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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-07-20
Master Of State Grange, p. of i
Send Him TO school Til: I!~ Learns How
10 w rite.

Extract from letter of acceptance of J. b.
Mason Radical candidate for Superin-
tendent of Schools.
'.In furtherance Of this great end by
many good men, heartily endorse the
Blair Educational bill, not only to re-
lieye their distress and "hard tines from
additional taxation on property and poll
for educational purposes, but enable them
to advance the cause of education that in
the rank and file has been so long and so
much needed in great and Ienown State. :
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-07-20
Negroes Not Fit to Govern.


The negroes of the South are largely
sayages. We with Northern aid and sane
ton kidnapped them, enalaved them, aud
bv most nl0nstrOus wrong degraded them
so that they are no more 1T to govern
than are their brethren in African sWamps
or so many Monongolians dumped down
from pagan Asia.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-07-20
COnneIly's Springs.

\ CHRONICLE reporter, Worn and weary
with travelling, made it convenient to
stop over az Connelly's Springs few hours
last week. These Springs are becoming
celebrated, and deservedly 50. The seen
cry is beaut iful. the climate and water as
fine as can be found and the hotel large
aud with convenences and amuSemcnts.
| noticed among the guests Judge Thomas
Ruiiin and DR. McAden. Both Of these
gentlemen are delighted with the Springs
rs a lcaltl laSort.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-07-20
NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.
NITED OR DIVIDED 1T WILL WIN
THIS YEAR.
The Preparations for Il Vigorous Nation-
al Campai9n-- Il ortom'> Barrel to be
Opened III New Y ork.

ton of local Democratic unity is lust now
/ the oTershadowing political topic.
/ Mayor, Board OF Aldermen and county
| officers are the bone Of contention Tam
many Hall, which has not had Mayor Of
/ its own for these many years, insists that
this is 4 good year 70" the wigwam to
name the candidate The aspect is entire
i il different through County Democracy
spectacles. That organization declares that
| it is stron-- enough to elect its individual
candidate with both Tammany and Re
publican tickets in the field The leaders
complain that Tammany with the $50, 000
a year shrievalty county clerkship worth
nearly as muchl Presidency Of the Board
of Aldermen and various other local Offices
already has more that its due share of the
official pluIlS. NJ, these they are willing
to concede to Tammany in this years par
titIon but when it comes TO the majority
they emphatically draw the line.
The Star has been industriously sound
ing the opinions of the leaders in both
organizations on this matter particularly
with reference to its possible effect on the
city vote To- the National ticket Various
views have been advanced
Some OF the best known Of the local
politicians, of both Tammany and the
counties warmly advocate local unity, no
matter to whom the prizes may so. Two
Deiseeratic tickets in the .ield. they say,
would have jeeUrllnE tHect on the
outside hen nacraey, aud would end ~
Jrade- amt tieNsis "4lea coH'd 90 the
Natlonal fleAtl III 2'oa- n.s seems 5t'5o
- = 'ae 800 il,'H aeet''''' II" y Sio'G
q Ne" lofN Nh'iG l,'e'e IllIle l,c''".t@'
differences are watched with the same in
fereSt rs here and ior ohlloGa reasons.
Yet there aEe not wanting astute politi-
eal nauassrs Uao t"Ne 4 ra.hcalty diiIer-
eat Y.ew q SIC matter "-d are 5ust -
Ihade ~ lheiF a1Noc'et OF eF'fate
tickets 10 oe-l4 Win tAey assert ana
VITA entire lLat', lh11 tocI democratic
success Mi l9l 3e !mFcf4Ita by separate
tickets, ts Inc Young H'iehSIn Oh eil1'r
9l1dh 1't'l3I Il -, Lay ~ excess oI '"at o. me
hsi5t't.et's. i4eF ai@-',hthl, ~ '.,.5H'
fesie 1ilol4il On ihe Gam 'utI !lF'ii Demo
craft -.ehe's Wo"to pun me Two tI1u'l
hi,i3iee4 o.ztitl1 t1l"ii5 on li'CF iiielt'e 5'N
aol-ih5 5.9e e.,l.,', an. o.-'i- 20 M POI
-. TL.,.,l,,+ 49,, ,,,.
Presidential ticket, but insist that IL would
vote In support Of their claim, they
refer 6 ae 95"te e.eclIoA q t,l'c+ EetfS
ago Aaeh Ct us fac'' E&d iuH ioCai
tickets ~ he Il'td at iAat time ana the
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-07-20

-. The STATE CHRONICLE brags about
a man that walks and carries the mail on
his back distance Of 2G miles every day.
That's nothing. Old Mr.. Grigory, ii one
armed Confederate soldier, carries a heavy
mail on his back from Franklin to HAYES
vile, a distance of 50 miles, and back next
day. But we do not brag about it, We
are sorry he has it to do Franklin Press.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-07-20
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
W HAT "TUEN say tROiJT POLL
TICS IN NORTH CAROLINA

The Political Ealdron j. Bcsinniu- to
HOii--SoiHe IN prc>>ions ot Opinion ia
the Newspapers.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-07-20

the reign of each of the old English kings
which will be arranged i'll book form
This volume has been illustrated by Miss
Mary Mitchell, a talented young grand
daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Mason, of
Christ Church. Raleigh.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-08
LOW EXCURSION: RATES;

WHICH INCLUDE. MEALS AND, BERTHS
ON STEAMERS
Are made via Duluth to all points, East
reached by lake lines and their rail
connections. Tickets can be procured
going by lake, or lake and rail, and re.
turning all rail if desired. Tickets.
can be purchased, Sleeping Car Ac-
commodations and berths on steamers.
secured, and further information had.
by calling on. or addressing the fol-
lowing Ticket Agents:
B. N. AUSTIN, City Ticket Agent.
10 Nicollet House Block, Minneapolis
G. r. STONE, City Ticket Agent, 1a3
East Third Street. St. Paul
W. H. FISHER, q. F. COPELAND.
General Sup't. Asst. Suppl.
E. F, DODGE, P, A. ROCKWELL.
Gen. Tk't.Ag't. Asst. Gen. Tk't. Agt.
GENERAL OPTICS ST.PAUL, MINI.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-08
NO OTHER RAILWAY IN THE NORTH
WEST

las in so short period gained the repu-
tation and popularity enjoyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL
LINE. From comparatively un-
t has been cent? transformer to an indep o.
ent, influential, grand Throuass
Route, with magnificent depots, sup
erb equipment and unsurpassed termi.
nal facilities. Through careful catering
to details, it has won for itself reputa,,
ton for solidjty, safety, convenience and
attention to it's patrons, second to no rail-
road in the country. Pullman sleep
ers, model of palatia1 comfort, dining
cars in which the cuisine and general APP
pointments are up to the highest stand
ard, and coaches especially built for this
route, are among the chief elements
which have contributed towards catering
successfully to discriminating public.
Located directly OH its line, between
Minneapolis and St. Paul and
Milwaukee and Chicago and
Duluth and Milwaukee and
Chicago, are the following thriving
cities Of Wisconsin, and Michigan:
New Richmond, Chippewa
Falls, Eau Claire, Ashland,
Hurley, Wis, Ironwood,
Mich, Ressemef, Mich,
Stevens Point, Neenah,
Menasha, Oshkosh. Fond
du Lac, WaukeSha and Bur.
lington. Wis.
For detailed information, lowest
current rates, berths, etc. via this route,
to any point in the South or East,
apply to nearest Ticket Agent. or address
VIM S. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
Genl. Man. Gen Pass & Tk't A'gt.
7 #.....-.- ..e. MILWAUKEE,. -"
EF.H, ANSON, Northwestern Pas
senger Agent, No. 10 Nicollet House
Block, Minneapolis, Mimi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
Escape of n Murderer.

LEBANON, Pa, May S-Wm Showers, uo-
der sentenced of death for the murder of
his two grandchildren, escaped from The Jail
here some time during last night. His cell
was discovered empty between five and six
o'clock this morning. He dug n holethroueh
the solid stone wall and lowered himself
from the opening with rope inside from
pieces of blanket Showers is seventy
years old, and how he escaped detection in
The town, after his escape from prison, is a
great mystery. as the Jail is situated in the
very heart of the city. The aged prisoner
must have been digging a. The wall for some
time past. He left behind him two letters,
one addressed to his counsel and the other
bidding defiance to the people who had
threatened to lynch him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Crickets are devastating Algeria, entirely
destroying vegetables.
The Emperor of Brazil is suffering from
Inflammation of the kidneys.
The delegates elected by the Baltimore
county convention are in favor of the nomi-
nation Of Blaine.
Mrs. Annie Schick, of Philadelphia, tho
subject of the recent wonderful surgical
operation of trsnsplanting piece of rabbits
eye to her owD, has partly recovered her
sight.
Gen. Bcuiapger has been elected munich
pal councillor for Tolle by the spontaneous
action Of the workmen in the arms fac
ory there, ell of whom voted for the Gen
eral, independent OF thu electoral com
mitteee.
II is said that the river and harbor hill
that has just passed the House of Repre-
sentelivcs is IN many features the worst ever
framed in that body. There are many in
stances where considerable snms arc appro-
prated for schemes of the most chimerical
description.
The United States Fish Commission car
reached Atlanta, Ga, yesterday, when sin
gular incident occurred. Change OF water
was found necessary and artesan water was
supplied. Inside of an hour $1,000 young
Ash were dead and nearly 100000 eggs are
supposed &c be killed.
As sic ell in yesterdays GAZETTE, the
Methodist General Conference adopted by a
vote of 249 TO 173, the adverse report ex-
Guiding the women delegates from the con
ference, with an amendment submitting the
question Of the eligibility OF women as dele
gates io future to the annual conferences.
TIE result of the League games. played
Yesterday, was that Chicago took first place.
Thay failed to play, because of rain, while
Detroit defeated Boston by score of to 3
Philadelphia, by defeating Pittsburg to l,
passes them for fifth place. indianapolis
,iefsated New York By 5 to l.
'sho steamer Eureka, which Was run into
Yesterday by the steamer Benson when
about 100 miles southeast Of Caps Hen.o-
pen, went down but oil on board wee
amidships aud with such force that
| the bow of the former was cut clean off down
| to her bulkheaG The dense fog prevented
the Eureka being located. Not IL word was
| passed between persons on either steamer
du,iog the collision.
Mrs Christian, who committed suicide by
| jumping from the steamer Luray into Hamp-
| ton Roads on Saturday afternoon, was mar
| lied in 1880, at Macon, Ga to man named
Small He was worthless gambler and
deserted her three weeks afterwards Short
~ after she heard that he WAS dead. While
| living in Washington she became acquant-
cd with Mr. Christian and soon after they
were married, but not long sinca she WAS
startled md Mortified to learn that Small
was still alive aud that, innocenty, she had
been guilty of bigamy. The effect of such
Il thought on T. sensitive mind was more
than she could endure, and she was driven
to suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
The Emperor Frederick.

BERLIN, May S.-The North German Ga
zettc says: 1.-The languor which the Emperor
fot yesterday morning almost entirely dis
appeared in the afternoon. The Emperor
is able to work without effort. Crown
Prince William has requested Mr.. Carl
Schurz to thank the Americans and the Ger
mans in America for their expressions OF
sympathy on the occasion of the daath OF
Emperor William and also for the sympathy
manifested by them for Emperor Frederick
in his suffsrings"
The Emperor passed better night and
slept fairly well. The discharge of pus is
decreasing and his fever is low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A beautiful shield of bronze, with the Yir-
pinia coat of.arms inscribed thereon, has
been placed over the grave of Ex-Governor
VIM. Smith, at Hollywood.
A dispatch from Richmond says it was
announced last night in n republican meet
ing that the present mayor, w. c. Caring
tor, would run 70: 10 election against the
primary nominee.
Lee, the eight,year-old son of. L. Tin
der. of Spotsylvania couniy, was dragged to
death by horse last Friday. He was g,az
ing the colt at the time with the halter tied
around his wrist, when the animal took
fright and ran off, dragging him along. He
was horribly mangltd.
News reached Richmond yesterday morn
ing that ex Senator Malone was extremely
i'll and that his physicians had refused to al
low any one to see him. This was true as
TO Saturday and yesterday, but private in
formation yesterday evening says that he Is
much improved, and DO doubt IS felt about
hil early recovery.
The property ofthe University Of Virginia
ia as follows Realty, SIP, SIC 80 bonds
1920 600; personally, 20,7l4 SIS; aggre
gate, 81 222 300. Donations for scholarships
SIS 600 Request Of Arthur NJ. Austin, Of
Dedham, Mass, contingent.remainder in al
estate of $3.50. 600, not estimated. Virgins
Military Institute: Realty. sos 800 per
sonalty. $50, $50; State securities. so QUO
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege Realty, estimated, $56 400; personal
~. SIS 9i5 bonds, ETC., SSH 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
REV. DIR. DIX of New Y,rk says :

eve arraign those cumbrous forms of law
which delay the prompt execution of righteous
sentence. What we want is liked idea in the
minds of the general public that crime will be
punished. If you can plant III lufian's mind
the belief that murder will surely be followed by
swift and terrible punishment, and that he him
self will surely follow his victim into the mex
world within, saw. thirty days of his capture. then
and then only will you check this rapid growth
of crime.
The DR.. is right, and what he says Of
murderers would be equally as true of all
lesser grades of criminals. if corporal punish.
ment were added to Imprisonment, and they
were convinced that the infliction of such
punishment would be the inevitable result
of their crimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
Severe Storm i.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May S.-A dispatch
fom Jacksonville, in Cass county, states
that the storm at that place and in the soulh-
ern part of the county Sunday was the worst
ever known, the hail beating down the
growing grain to such al extent that in some
portions of the county it was destroyed. Ga
the farm of James Hoota, near Archie, the
water in Black creek rose so rapidly that a
cabin in which lived the family of James
Denton, a renter, was swept away, but the
inmates were rescued. Grand river over
flowed its banks, rising nine feet inside of
two hours. A flock of sheep belonging to
William Tobin was swept away, torty-two
ofthem being drowned. From Butler, Bates
county, much damage ia reported to the
growing grain The report that family
had been carried away into the Arkansas
river and drowned at Maize is false. TIE
storm did great damage to crops and killed
chickens and young animals.
very heavy storm prevailed in Kansas
City and vicinity yesterday. The streets
were flooded several inches. the sewers DO
ing hardly able to carry off the food. No
damage was done. however. The storm
seemed to gather fury as it went and it is
probable that reports Of much loss will come
from the northern part of the State.
Six houses in this city were struck by
lightning. The house of ]. Fl. Terwilliger
was burned and Mrs. Terwilliger and her lii
tie daughter were 30 badly shock ed thatthey
are still unconscious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
Political.

Senator Riddleberger took the stump al
Woodstock, Shenandoah county, yesterday
in opposition to Malone, and in reply TO ar
address made by r. ]. Walker, the newly
appointed Malone county chairman. AL
uding to the circular signsd by Malone de-
posing the regular chairman, he said it was
an autocratic Elimination by man WHOM
five wears before he would have defended
against any impu.alion. He had been tw rec
disrespectfully treated in State conventions
but had stuck TO the party, and had even
been said to have kissed Malone. Al
ludiug to the claim that Malone
should appoint the county chairman
on account of the black belt. be said he
was friend of the negro, but could not sac
riiice the white men in the party for them
Two republican conventions were held In
Shenandoah county yesterday. and each
snnt delegates To- Petersburg. That called
by Walker, the new chairman, Was small
hut unanimously passed resolutions APPROX
ing Mahone's course rs the head Of the State
republican executive committee, and de-
clafed in favor of the unit rule. The con
Qention called by Keller, the displaced
chairman, was largely attended, and pledged
itself to stand by the nominee Of the Chicago
convention, condemned the management
of Malone, and censured the arbitrary re
! movsl OF the county chairman. Every
mention of BIaiue's name was wildly
cheered.
A democratic convention held at Wood
stock yesterday sent delegates 10 the
State democratic convention at NolfJlk
| inGorsed President CIevcland's admins
tration, declared in favor of his can
didacy.e pronounced itself fully in &c
cord with the Presidents tariff reform views and
| instructed their congressional representative &c
! vote for all tariff reform measures.
Tho democrats of Spottsyvania county have
elected delegates to the State convention and
unanimously adopted resolution indorsing Pres
| dent Cleveland and the Mills tariff bill.
Tho Albcmarlo county democratic convention
yesterday elected delegation to the State con
vention favorable to tho Mills bill and pledged tC
vote for delegates to tho national convention IL
favor of -Clcvcand's nomination. Tho couse Of
| Hon. Charles r. O'Ferrall representative II
Congress was Endorsed.
democratic mass meeting at Roanoke l&s
night elected delegates to the Norfolk convention
and unanimously adopted resolutions indorsinf
Cleveland and declaring in favor Of his rcnomina
| ton.
| Mr.. John s. Wise claims to have n decided ma
| ority of tho members of the delegation to the re
| publican convention from tho Richmond district
| but Mahone's workers claim that changes have
recently taken pscc in the sentiments of some o
| thf 1nlapatec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
Two BOYS FEIGHrEN A NEGRO CRAZY

Two BOYS BRIGHTEN A NEGRO CRAZY
A night or two ago practical joke, which
may result seriously, was played on a negro
named Tom Jackson, at saloon in Birm
inghsm. Ala. A few days ago negro who
lived in an alley near that saloon died. and
Was buried in a small lot just back of the
saloon. Jackson is very superstitious, es.
pecially about ghosts. Since the other me-
gro died he has expressed the fear of seeing
the mans ghost several times. Last night
two negro boys covered their faces, hands,
and heads with flour and hid near the grave
When jackson came along they rushed out,
and, after yelling time or two. ran at him.
The poor negro was completely paralyzed
with fright. He screamed and fell to the
ground. The other two negroes rushed up,
and Jackson sprang to his feet with his eyes
fairly starting from their sockets, and dash.
ed off like wild antelope He ran into
drug store and fell to the floor unconscious
and frothiDg at the mouth. Physicians
we're summoned and the man removed to
bis home, but he has not recovered from the
fright, and is a raving maniac The phys-
clans think there is no hope of his recovery.
The boys have been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
a Word Of Explanation.

To the editor Of The Alexandria Gazette:
paragraph that appeared in yesterdays Ga
zETlE's docs injustice to the two lady evangel-
lists, Miss Graves and Mrs Irwin, by assocating
them with Westerield, whom they never saw till
he appeared in their meetings here
/ was waited on to day in relation to this mat
ter by my friend. Rev. j. Z. Wright, OF Washing
ton, at Whose house Miss Graves is now stopping
Mr.. Wright has known this lady for many yeals,
and takes great interest in her career as devoted
ana successful evangelist. Mrs. Marga' ct Irwin,
her associate, is visiting tho family of Mr.. George
W. Slater, well-known citizen Of Pottsvillc, Pa.
As to Westerield, he is no stranger in this city.
More than two years ago he appear at tho Mid
land depot giving tho Odd Fellows signal of dis
tress, which was promptly responded to by Mr..
John J. Grady. Mr.. Grady did the part of Il true
Odd Fellow and trno Chrstan-to,k Westcr-
field to his own home, secured work for him, sup
piled him with clothing, &c. 1t is almost need
less to add that Mr.. Grady's rccompensc is
def rr1d probably till tho resurrection of the just.
Il. +. BISHOP,
Pastor Trinity NJ T. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08
The late Collision.

PHILADELPHIA. May S-Capt. Quick, o!
the steamer Eureka, which was 10 collision
with the steamer Benson on Sunday and who
with his crew of So men were supposed to
have been drowned, arrived here this morn
ing with the entire crew all eafe and unin
jnred. Their steamer sank afGer the coils.
ion. The Eureka's crew were brought here
by the steamer Dassoug, having been trans-
ferred TO that vessel fom the Brig Caroline
Gray. who picked up the shipwrecked crew
at six o'clock on Sunday evening after they
had been in their boats foT about five hours.
The captain Of the Eureka disclaims all re-
soonsitilily for the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08

Now THAT the members of the e. a. X.
in Philadelphia say that AS the judge adVo.
cate general Of their order once decided,
when an appeal was made to them for con-
tributions to assist some Southern people at
time of great distress, that they could not
contribute money to aid those who had re.
belled' against the Government, of course
they cannot receive contributors from ex-
Confederates," and as they are talking about
returning General Johpston's money and
adopting a regulation excluding all sex
rebels" from their order, possibly the Cen
eral, who is U. S. Commissioner OF Rail-
roads, may realze the facts that he was de-.
cidedly too previous in his voluntary and
remarkable request to become member of
the order referred to, aud that his contribu-
ton thereto, if it had been made to the in.
digent widow or daughter Of one of his old
soldiers, would have bsen not only more
worthlly bestowed. but more thankfully re.
cciyeG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-08

THOUGH THE day for the meeting OF the
national democratic convention is drawing
near. and the head Of the ticket TO be noni-
mated has already been selected. there i7, as
vet. no talk about nominating Southern
man for Vice President. Tbe South is ex.
pected to supply oHe hundred and hf'y'
tbree-more than three fourths-of the
votes that will be required to elect tho ma
tional democratic ticket. No man either
deserves. or is accorded, his rights who
doesn't stand up for them; ard what Is true
of one man in this respect is true of whole
party. The great fault of the Southern
democrats ever since the war has been that
thew have not stood up for their rights. If
the war be not over now, quarter OF
century after the last shot in it was fired, 1t
never will be, and the attempt to close 1t
NAV as we'll cease. No Northern man who
intends to vote the national democratic
ticket would be deferred from doing so by
the nomir alton of Southern man for Vice
President, and as the South will supply
nearly all the effective Yates that may elect
that ticket, it is but fair and reasonable that
at least the second place On il should be &C
corded to one of her people.