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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29
JEFFERSON DAViS'S FINANCIAL
TROUB BLES.
An Effort to Relieve Him of Embarrass-
ment in His Old Age.

An Effort to Relieve Him of En- barrass-
ment in His Old Age.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 23.-Col. D. P.
Porter, President of the Davis Land Com
pany, is iii town and reports the enter
prise progressing satisfactorily Its OBJ
ject is to develop and market a large tract
of wild land in Arkansas, owned by Jetfer-
son Davis, and with the proceeds pay off
a $40, 900 debt that is expressing Mr.. Davis
in his old age. The projectors are well
to do friends of the aged statesman. Mr.
Davis would not accept a money gift, and
they have taken this means of relieving
him from his financial troubles.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

AT THEIR MEETING in Atlanta the Knights
of Labor passed resolution asking that
DAYS Of National elections be made legal
holidays with penalty for employers vio-
lating the law. There has been 50 much
coercion of voters by employers, especially
where they are employed in large num-
bers, that there IS good reason for the en-
actment of this suggestion into law. No
business ought to be carried on when the
great duty of electing a President is i'm
posed upon the people.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

THE Chicago Tribune head lines the an
nouncement OF the illness of ex-President
JEFFERSON DAVIS thus: In the Last
Ditcn-The Arch Rebel at the Point of
Death When the fellow that wrote that
passes in his chips and crosses the Styx
ana the devil sees him coming, he viii
slam the door aud tell the porter to chuck
him into the ditch, as too mean to asso-
ciate with his people down there. vii
mingtOn star
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

TIE Fayetteville Observer will print d
Centennial edition this week 1t will con-
tam portraits of prominent men, including
the marshals; it will print the address of
SENATOR RANSOM, SENATOR VANCE, Col.
GREEN, ana the letters read, and much
o. her valuable information. The price
VIII be ten cents. We advise every reader
OF the CHRONICLE to send for copy.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

Ben Butler has done great good in the
Te"kesbury Almshouse, but his work will
not be complete till he orders a good sup
remedy.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

The STATE CHRONICLE has entered upon
the 5th year Of its publication. The Edi-
tor, Mr.. JosEPHUs DANIELS, has already
won for himself national reputation and
We extend to our brother Quill driver, our
most hearty congratulations upon his sue
and Scottish Chief
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

Hon GEO. H. PENDLEToS, late I. S.
Minister at Berlin, died in Brussels, Nov.
24th He was bora in 1925 and was na-
tive of Cincinnati. He had not returned
to his home in Ohio since bis term as Min
lister expired. He had been a prominent
Democrat many years, having represented
Ohio in the e. S Senate. He was the
author of the present Civil Service Reform
law He was an able and an honorable
man. He was a candidate on the Demo
cratic ticket for Vie. President in 1861
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

WE WISH TO SAY what We intended to
say some weeks ago, that the CHRONICLE
is a paper that is more popular through
out the State than any other in it, and
that it IS edited at all times with vigor.
with ability, vi fairness, and with
''malice toward none The editor is
quite youag, bat is one Of the prominent
men of the State already. We rejoice in
anything that brings honor or good for
tune to JOE DANIELS Concord Times.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

CONGRESSMAN r. ?. FLOWER will offer to
the next Congress a bill for constitu-
tional amendment providing for election
by the people of postmasters, collectors of
internal revenue, custom house officials
and other federal officers; the President
only to retain the power of removal for
cause.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29
ECHOES. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The pick pocket was here, was very fly,
and made himself felt. DR.. HINsDALE's
father Of Col JNo. W. HINsDALE) pocke
was picked Of $40. The Sanford Express
says: ''Among those of Moore county who
attended the Centennial, were MAI. J. W.
SCOTT who had stolen from him his pocket
book containing $40 and valuable notes.
J. NJ BERRYMAN and GEO. BAKER of Jones'
boro, are reported tc have lost their watch
es. ROBERT MCIvER, of Spout Springs,
lost $40" Mr.. ASHLEY HORNE, of Clay
ton, was robbed of S15. There were other
robberies, the particulars of which we did
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29
THE EDITORS DESK.
COMMENTS ON TOPICS THAT ARE
INTERESTING THE PEOPLE.
The Chronicle Expresses Its Opinion on
Passing Public Events and Questions
of Interest Now Before the People.

THE FACT is, the prevailing feature of
the STATE CHRONICLE Is its thoroughness.
Charlotte Democrat.
The Charlotte Chronicle has reduced the
subscription price Of is daiy to s. year
IF PAID CASH II ADVANCE It is a bright
clean, and newsy paper and ought to
double its circulation in the next ten days.
The STATE CHRONICLE is, perhaps, the
ablest weekly in the State. DANIELS is
one of the most brilliant writers in the
Slate-a man of great and increasing pop
ularity based upon qualifications possessed
by ew.-POlkton News.
CONGRESS MEETS next Monday. The Re
publicans are having big fight over the
Speakership. MCKINLEY. REED, BURROWS,
and 10. CANNON are the leading candi-
dates. CANNON is 8 native Of North Caro-
lima, and we hope he will win.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

w n"t * "a iItPHtHesi IN the Good old
state Since the Chronicle Last Greeted
Its Readers.
POSTAL CARD NEwS.-The friends of the
CHRONICLE in every section OF the State
are requested to aid us in making this de
partment an accurate record. in brief, of
the news from Murphy to Manteo Send
Us . postal card whenever anything of
public interest transpires in your neigh
borhood or section Of country. You win
ald us and give prominence TO your sec
ton. Send on the postal cards. EDITOR. /
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-11-29

Mr. F. A Armdeld, leading mer-
chant of Monroe, has made an assignment.
Town Diary" ia the Raidsyllle Re
view is bright and spicy, aad adds TO the
brightness OF that I've nanar
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
How an Angry Father Got Rid Of an
Objectionable SuitOr.
JIMMY HOPE, THE BANK ROBBER.
Indians Committing Depredations
in Colorado-Farmer Call
ing for Protection.
lsrraAI DISPATCHES TO TIE sBooRD-Uaos.l i
PRESIDENT HARRISON.
His Visit to Indiana and ohio-Back to
Deer Park.

Deer Park.
CINCINNATI, August 23d-The Presi-
dents party left the New Denison
Hotel at 2:40 in carriages. The Presi-
dent was everywhere recognized by
citizens and uniformed veterans along
the route to the depot. At the depot
again was enacted the scene of Wednesday
night. The crowd was dense and many
would-be passengers were unable to get
through 10 catch the regular trains. The
crowd was held outside by an iron railing,
and as the train started the feeling was sub
dued, but futter of handkerchiefs and
throwing up of hats, together with the
parting shout, meant 'God-speed."
The party consists of the President, his
son-in.law, E. s. Mckee and Miss Mckee,
Attorney General Miller, Secretary Hal
ford and Daniel Ramsdell, Marshal of the
District of Columbia.
At Greensburg the crowd struggled for
a shake and the Presidential hand did it's
duty as usual, giving the children and
ladies the preference.
The train arrived at Cincinnati at $40,
and a private car was attached to the
regular Baltimore and Ohio Eastern ex-
press, which left Cincinnati at quarter of
s, being fifteen minutes late, and arrives at
Deer Park at o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
President Harrison looks bright and
cheerful tonight, and does not seem to
have suffered from fatigue on his Western
trip.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
BUTTE CITY HANGING.
A Dramatic Scene at the Funeral of the
Murdered Man.

A Dramatic Scene at the Funeral of the
Murdered Man.
ST. LOUIS, August 23d.-A special to the
Republican from Butte, Mont, says: Harry
Roberts was hanged to-day for the murder
of j. w. Crawford. The drop fell at 1:12,
and Roberts neck was broken by the fall.
Strong pressure was brought to bear by
the Grand Army men and a number of
citizens to have the sentence commuted TO
life imprisonment, and it was not until
$40 this morning that the con-
demned man abandoned all hope of pardon
when the Sheriff read the message from
Governor White refusing to interfere with
the laws de zee. Roberts did not weaken
to the las died as he + ad lived, q cool
and det all4es man.
Rob 8 orir was the unprovaked kill
ing OF Fawfor Crawl .rd was teamster
under .ioberts. They af, a quarrel, and
Robe shot him while } j king.
4 somewhat dramatic incident was con-
nected with the burial of Crawford He
was good-natufed man and had many
friends. His relatives all lived at Butler.
(Mo.), and telegra a. were sent asking them
what disposition should be made of his
remains. No an, Wer was received for two
days, and the funeral procession with
Crawford's remains was en- route to the
cemetery, Wnen Ine coroner came ruShlng
from the street with telegram from rela-
tiVes. This stated that they would like to
have the remains, but were too poor TO pay
the expenses of embalming and
shipping them. A collection was
taken up on the spot, and the
body brought back to town, embalmed
and shipped and all expenses paid. 1t was
then discovered that 5000 too much had
been subscribed. This amount was accord
ingly sent with the remains to the rela-
tiVaS
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24

Washingtons defeated the Bostons to-day.
The latter had the game well in hand till
the sixth inning, when Knight gave them
terrible roasting. Boston tied the game
in the ninth, and went one ahead in the
tenth, but in their half of the tenth Wash
ington made two runs.
Washington. ..........0 0 0 0 2-S
Boston ..................2 / 6 0 0 0 l IL
Base hits-wsshington, S; Boston, IS Errors
Washington l; Boston, l. Batteries Washing
ton, keefe, Ferson and Mack; Boston, DAILY and
Cancel. Umpire-Knight,
NEw York, August 23d.-The New York
and Philadelphia teams played two games
at the Polo Grounds to-day. The Giants
won the first game and the Quakers the
second. 1t was the first victory the Phils-
delphia team has won in New York this
year.
FIRST GAME.
New York k,..,..............0 > 0 0 0 0 81
Philadelp lphla,............,0 0 0 0-S
Base hits-New York. Il: Philadelphia. 6.
Errors-New York, 5; Philadelphia p Batteries
New York, Welch and Ewing: PHILADELPHIA
Gleason and Clements. Umpire-McQuaId.
SECOND GAME.
New York-...............0 0 0 0 0 o.
Philadelphia...........1 0 al
Base hits-New York, 6; Philadelphia, 10.
ErrorS-New York, l; Philadelphia, . Batteries
New York, Crane and Brown; Philadelphia
Burlington and Clements. Umpire-McQuaid
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24

between Nelmonr and Magi. Nelmont won
the first heat. Time, 4:25. The judges not
beingIsatisied with Nelmont's driver, took
him down, and put the horse in the hands
of Charles Fourier, of Red Bluff. Mr..
Shanahan, the owner of Nelmont, OBJ
jected, whereupon the judges told him that
as long as the horse was on the track he
was in possession of the Association, and
the change must be made. The second
heat was won by Nelmont Time, $3.50.
The bicycle race, one quarter mile and
repeat. had three entries-J. S. Thompson,
F. G. Gilbert and G. H. Miller Miller won
the first heat. Time, Ill. Thompson won
the next two heats. Time, Ill and l:09.
In the novelty race the entries were
Johnny Allen, Catisha and Menlo. Ca
tisha was first at the quarter time, 25
Catisha first at the half; time, 81 Menlo
first at the three-quarters; time, 100
Menlo first at the mile; time, 1:49.
A foot-race of 100 yards was run by
Wash. Harding and Indian jim, Harding
won. Time, :124.
The management of the fair and races
has been such that many say they will
have much better one next year.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
The Arid Land Committee VIII Arrive
in California To-day.

The Arid Land Committee VIII Arrive
in California To-day.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 23d-The Arid
Land Committee will arrive overland to-
morrow, and last night committee of the
State Board of Trade went up the road to
meet it. The members of this important
Government Commission are William NJ
Stewart, of Nevada. Chairman; P. B.
Plumb, of Kansas William B. Allison, of
Iowa Frank Hiscock of New York Ar
thur Z. German, OF Maryland John H.
Reagan, of Texas, ard James K. Jones, of
Arkansas.
The object of the committee is to make
an examination of the so-called arid lands
of the countIy-fertile lands which require
only the presence of water to make them
surprisingly fruitful-with a view of re-
porting to Congress upon the advisability
OF continuing surveys which shall gather
all necessary information as to the water
supply of natural irrigation districts and
the best method OF bringing the water to
the irrigable land. A great amount of work
has already been done by Major Rowell,
and in consequence sites for important
storage basins have been withdrawn from
settlement, and will be kept for the benefit
OF the people who reside, or shall reside,
within the reach of their waters. That
this work will be continued, and all of the
basins that can be made use of for irrigating
purposes saved to the people, will undoubt-
edly be the result of the examinations
made by the Arid Land Committee.
The committee began its labors on August
lst, and all of the subsequent investigations
made seem only to have strengthened the
convictions of its members, if one can
Judge from the reports received, as to the
vast benefits TO be derived from carving
out the ideas of irrigation which caused its
appointment. 1t has visited North and
South Dakota, the Yellowstone Valley,
Idaho, Washington Territory, Utah and
Nevada. a few points in the Sierra in
California were visited during the past few
days.
The work of the Geological Survey.
which will probably be Continued and per-
haps extended on the recommendation of
the committee, is briefly set forth by Sena-
tor Stewart, as follows:
Prlyate persons could not make these
surveys. Aside from the expense there
would De no way to reeoup the surveyors
for their work. A man who has land NAV
go to the mountains TO bring water to it.
He is only working for himself and does
the job in such way that it interferes
with the possible irrigation of a thousand
other farms: The Government surveys
will correct this. They will point out how
to use the water to the best advantage, and
Will reserve from private control the reser-
yolr sites and catchment basins. All that
the Geological Survey will do is to find out
how the land can be irrigated save the
stes and leave the rest to private enter
prise. The work of this committee has
been confined to the preparation of data
for report on the subject. We have in
spected lands and watersheds, taken testi-
mony and received reports that were pre-
pared in anticipation OF our visit"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
GLUr OF MELONS.
The Cons. at San Quentin Treated to
Cantaloupes-rouS Thrown Away


The Cons. at San Quentin Treated to
Cantaloupes-ronsT Thrown Away.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 23d.-Another
glut of cantaloupes occurred yesterday, the
steamers Onward and Aurora landing
about 1,600 crates of the fruit on Jackson
street wharf, The commission merchants
tried hard to get fifty cents crate'for
them from the dealers, as at that figure
there is slight profit. 1t was impossible,
and nearly all that were sold went at
twenty-five cents crate. At o'clock, the
time agreed upon for closing sales, about
500 crates had been disposed Of The re-
mainder was then turned over to Keefe &
Co. As the latter firm could not dispose
OF them they placed 263 crates ON the
steamer for San Quentin and sent them up
as present TO the conyicts in the State
penitentiary, where they cannot fail to be
welcome addition to the bean table"
The contents Of the remaining 600 crates
were thrown overheard, and during the
rest of the day the small boys and the
vagrants and loungers along the docks
were engaged in feasting on melons which
they drew from the bay.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
SANTA ROSA.
Daisy d. Runs Mile in 1:43, Defeating
Wild Oats.

SANTA Rosa, August 23d.-A large crowd
attended the races this afternoon. The sun
shone warm and bright, but the tempera-
ture was modified by cool breeze from the
bay: Betting was heavy. and pools selling
lively.
First on the programme was running
race, mile dash, between Wild Oats and
Daisy D. Wild Oa's sold strong favorite
at first, but the odds shifted until Daisy
was selling ar S26 to S24 on Wild Oats.
Daisy seemed in bad condition. She is
just weaving a colt, and has to be MIXED
before starting in a race. Nevertheless she
took the lead at the start, and kept it all
the time, winning by two lengths. Official
time, 1:43. Outsiders caught the time at
1:421.
For the $50 class the entries were Wanda,
Alaretta, Flora Bell, Dingwood and Hazel
Wilks. Hazel Wilks was the favorite.
Wanda won the first heat in 2:2S. Flora
Bell a good second. Wanda won the Sec
ond heat in 2:24, Flora Belle second, Ding
wood distanced. Hazel Wilks took the
third heat in 2:25, Flora Bell length be-
hind. Hazel Wilks won the fourth heat
in 2:27, Alaretta second. Hazel Wilks won
the fifth heat in 2:30l, Alaretta second
Wilks won the first money, Wanda second
money, Alaretta and Flora Bell dividing
the third and fourth money.
Tamarack won the yearling colt race in
1881.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
GRASS VALLEY.
Painkiller Wins Race-The Sports Gu
of Luck.

Painkiller Wins Race-The Sports Out
of Luck.
GRASS VALLEY, August 23a.-To.day
races called out between three and four
thousand people. The first race was run
ming, mile and repeat, for purse of $400
Hello, Dave Douglas, Applause and Bessie
Shannon started. Applause took the first
heat, Douglas the second and third heats.
Time, l:434-1;453-1:4S. Douglas first
sold IN the field.
The second event was trotting race
mile heats, three in five, for a purse of
$500. Entries Sidney j.. St. Lucas and
Duroc. The latter was never in the race
Lucas won the first heat, Lucas the second
and third, Sidney the fourth and Lucas the
fifth. Time, 54-2:52-2:50-252
The five.eighths of a mile and repeat,
for purse of $500, brought out Painkiller,
Hubert, Earl, Hotspur and Barney G.
Painkiller was the fayorite and won easily
Time, 1:03!-1:034.
The last race was a trot between four
local horses for small purse. Ed Morgan
won. Best time, 2:52. The horsemen
and professional sports are heavy losers
so far.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
JIM MCCOY.
A Noted Texas Outlaw Ends His Career
on the Gallows.

n NOleu eSlS ouIla" BIS career
on the Gallows.
SAN ANTONIO Tex August 23d.-Jim
Mccoy, noted desperate, was hanged
here to-day. The crime for which he suf-
fered was the killing of Sheriff Mckinney.
Jim Mccoy has been one of the most no.
torious desperadoes of Southwestern Texas
during the last fifteen years. Nobody but
himself knows how many men he muir
dered. He has successfully combatted Eve
murder trials. Four years ago he lost his
right leg from wound received in street
fight at Cotoulla.
He was one of the most daring and
heartless members of the Alta Penn gang,
combination of the worst outlaws that
ever existed in that part of Texas. They
terrorized that section for years until Cap
tain Charles Mckinney came along and in
augurated war of determination against
them.
Mckinney as Sheriff of La Sale county.
thinned their ranks until Jim McCoy and
Bud Crenshaw were about the only men,
bers left
Fearing Mckinney, they decoyed Simon
Day after Christmas to Twohig station, a
few miles from Cotoulla, the county seat,
where they had plotted to murder him,
and say that a rape had been committed
there and the presence of the Sheriff was
needed. Mckinney, accompanied by a
deputy named Edwards, boarded the train
at Cotoulla, and on their arrival at Twohig
was met by Crenshaw and Mccoy, who
profered to them the use of their horses to
tide to the house where the alleged crime
had been committed.
Mckinney mounted a horse, and while
inquiring the direction, Crenshaw passed
the muzzle of his Winchester under his
chin and fred, the ball penetrating the
victims head. The Sheriff fell to the
ground dead
Meanwhile Mccoy, standing close by
Edwards, fred ct him and wounded the
deputy in the shoulder. Edwards horse,
however. was frightened by the shooting
and dashed off, otherwise its rider would
undoubtedly have shared the fate OF his
superior. Crenshaw and Mccoy made their
escape, the former being killed by State
ranger shortly afterwards while resisting
arrest.
Mccoy beat around in the bush for few
weeks and becoming sick and starved gave
himself up at Cotoulla. On change OF
venue, the case was brought to this county,
where there was a stubborn legal fight for
two days, and a verdict was rendered
against him.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-24
Red Cloud Faction.
SANTA ANA.
Strong Set of Resolutions Passed by the
Local Board of Trade.

Strong Set of Resolutions Passed by the
Local Board of Trade.
SANTA ANA, August 23d.-A telegram to
Thursdays Examiner in reference to
Morales was purely sensational. The EE-
Gntaer correspondent, regarding Juan Ruiz,
charged with horse stealing. enGeavored to
turn popular favor toward Ruiz and substi-
tute Morales as the guilty party,
AT meeting of the Directors of the
Santa Ana Board of Trade, held at the
office of the Secretary this afternoon, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of surprise and
deep regret that we have read the recent deeis-
ion OF the United States district Court in the
case OF Harrison against Ulrich, aunulling the
Santa Ana Rancho title to 1900 acres and con-
lrming the same to the Santa Ana Rancho dis
possessing $50 families, who are our friends and
neighbors, of their homes and earthly possess
slons, all OF which they have for many years
been improving and Identifying, with full
confidence that the decisions of the United
States Commissioner and the United States Sec
Tetary OF the Interior would be sustained by our
mghest TRIBUNALS, and giving the same to a
wealthy, constituencies corporation OF foreign
capitalists, whose headquarters seem to be in
any place that is most convenient for
insaa.d insm 10 ciaim nm: IL to be- and who,
selling for settlement, have been holding
them for sheep ranges, knowing that the ad.
JOluluB settlements were constantly enhancing
their value; and whereas, ina much as the Sec
retary OF the Interior, after careful inyestiga-
tion and sitting of the evidence bearing upon
the question, rendered his deliberate decision
to the effect that the land occupied by our
friends and neighbors was portion of Rancho
Santiago de Santa Ana Grant, and inasmuch as
the recent decision of the United States District
Court holds that the Santa Ana river had de-
fined channel over the elevated strip of land
over which there is no evidence that the stream
ever ran and where every settler of this section
knows full well that no river ever did run and
1nasmuch as we have uubounded faith in the
cause of our friends and neighbors and the ir-
tegrity and soundness of Judgment of the Su-
preme Court of the United States, to which tri-
bunal their case will soon be submitted for final
decision. now, therefore, be it
Resotued, That we extend our sincere SYM
pathy to our friends who have so recently iOined
with US in securing the patent to Santa Ana
Rancho, and promise them our every aid in the
further prosecution of their case.