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, 1891-08-04


CATLETTsBURG, XIV, Aug. "a Nor
folk Il Western railroad contractor ar
rived here today from Pocahontas county.
W. Va, and tells your correspondent OF
a most CHASTITY and horrible discovery
which was made neal the line of that road
some days since. He says that one night
in the early part OF last week three mules
belonging to the contractor broke loose
from the stable men and ran away. The
next morning two negroes were started in
search of the After trailing
the mules over the hills until late IN the
day the men found themselves in a very
desolate portion of the mountains, and far
from human h%abitaton. In following the
mules the trail led up a deep gorge,
bounded on both sides by huge rocks, and
backing into the very depths of the noun
talns Alter following the gorge several
miles they came to where it forked.
Something like a half mile of the
right hand gorge rises in an overhang-
ing precipice upward OF $50 feet in height.
From the top OF this ledge, through
thick curtains OF moss. trickles a small
stream of water. AT the base OF this
ridge lies great masses of broken and
jagged rocks, concealed by a thick growth
of %shrubbery and nettles. 1t was at the
base OF this precipice that the negroes
made a most awful discovery. A heap of
human bones, grinning skulls, as if frac-
tured by heavy blows, broken thigh and
arm bones, and skeletons of feet and
hands were strewD over the rough ground.
The bones were in different stages of de-
composition. and represented not less than
a bakers dozen of human beings when in
life. One body which time had not as
yet caused TO lose all semblauce to a hui
man being was discovered. Shreds of
flesh were yet clinging to the grinning
skeleton, which showed signs of having
served as a feast for a wild beast, possibly
a bear, as they are known to be quite
plentiful in that vicinity. The negroes
were so mortified over their discovery as
to forget the original purpose o.
their journey and fled toward
camp. They we're so frightened on
reaching camp as to be unable to give in
telligent answers to questions. Many
theories are rife as to the origin of the
bones. How they came there is a ques-
ton which now bothers the brains of resi-
dents Whereabouts, and no one seems to
know or can give a plausible theory. That
they are bones of murdered human beings
no ono doubts; but who are the murderers
and who the victims is as vet a mystery
which will try the skill of the best detec
tives. Every effort is now being made
by the county authorities to unravel the
darkness surrounding the find, and which
promises to equal, if not surpass, any
thing in the history of West Virginia.
Since the find many theories are rife CON
corning the locality. The bones were
buried where found, one grave serving as
a last resting place for the murdered
dead
, 1891-08-04

ROME, Aug. 3.-The recent interview
between President Harrison and Cardinal
Gibbons has created interest here as an
indication of the Importance attached in
America to tie Cahensly question. The
pope, Cardinal Simeoni, and the chiefs of
the propaganda have been much i'm
pressed with the declarations of the presi-
dent. The tributes of the American
press to the wisdom of the pope's deci-
siQns ARD also greatly appreciated. The
Holy See sincerely regrets that the friends
of Cahensly have spread the report that
Rome placed obstacles in the way of bis
scheme. From the first the propaganda
declared to Cahensly that the Holy See
would never accede to the demands for
national bishops. Cardinal Simeoni and
Monsignor Persico both assert that the
Cahensly scheme will never b accepted
by the propaganda. Never" they de-
clare, will it accord such prerogatives to
immigrants. Cahensly committed a grave
imprudence. We can never enter upon
such a course
, 1891-08-04

Prescott, A. T., Aug. 3.-Just after
services commenced last night in the
Methodist church here, a large coal.oil
lamp upset on the carpet, causing a con-
fiagration which destroyed the chuich
building. The burning oil SPILLED on the
clothing of a man named Chsrp. who
was seated Immediately under it. He
rushed through the congregation with the
flames running up his back. Severai
ladies had a narrow escape from having
their clothes ipniteG. Henry Evans was
considerably burned in assisting Charp to
get his burning cost off. The %latter's
back and head were seriously burned
Several persons made their escape through
windows. There we're no other casual
ties. although n panic occurred.
, 1891-08-04

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 3.-Jimmie
Carroll, the trainer of Robert Fiizsim.
mons, it seems did not train Mr. Fitzsim-
mons after all, at least that is what a St.
Paul jury decided at 6 o'clock this even.
ing after a trial which lasted all day.
Carroll was charged with preparing Fitz-
simmons for a fight July -, and if con-
yicted would have been sent to prison for
three months. The testimony places 10 n
ludicrous position the managing editors of
the two morning newspapers who testified
that they did not know Fitzsimmons and
Hall, and were not aware that they had
designs to punch each others heads.
Fitzsimmons said he had been at White
Bear lake for his health, that he was en-
gagged in the blacksmithing business in
Australia; that Jim Hall was a plasterer,
and that CAROLS business was that Of
laying brick. Several preachers were
called and asserted with emphasis that
Carroll was putting Fitzsimmons in trim
Tor an exhibition of brutal smuggling In the
ring. but the jury found that he was
merely at White Bear lake on a fishing
excursion. 1t is stated that the ca es
against Fitzsimmons and Baney Smith
will be dismissed at once.
, 1891-08-04

LONDON, Aug. 3.-What promised to
be one of the most complex murder mys-
teries of Paris has been simply solved this
week. At 10 o'clock on Monday morning
a lady living in the Rue Gaudot de Maui
roy, a street which runs into the boulevard
near the Madeleine, was startled to hear a
loud shrek in the concierge's lodge. Rush
ing into the room she found the concierge,
Nine. Receyalt, PROSTATE on the floor.
the blood pouring from a fearful, clesn
cut cash hat reached from the right ear
to the chin. She died IN a few minutes
without being able to articulate a word as
to the cause OF her injuries. The police
who were called in could find absolutely
nc clue to the perpetrator OF the deed.
The young and pretty woman, Nine.
Recevalt. had never given cause for the
slightest breath OF scandal, and was de-
voted to her husband, who, at the hour of
the tragedy, was away at his work. There
had been no chance for any one
who might have committed the crime to
leave the room, for the lady who first
discovered the dying concierge rushed
into the apartment through the
only door and met no one, while the only
chance Tor the murderer to have effected
an escape would have been through this
same door. This he could not have done
without observation. for the discoyerer of
the tragedy reached the room only a few
seconds after the dying womau's scream
was heard. There was a ladder up to a
window. but the window vas closed and
only one pane of glass was broken, the
aperture thus made not being more than
large enough for the egrcss of a cat. The
theory Of suicide was disposed of by the
circumstance that there was no weapon
in the room with which the deed could
have been committed. The police were
completely puzzled until q physician
made an autopsy on the body. He found
several bits of glass in the wound IN the
throat, and then the tragedy was ex-
planned. Nine. Recevault had been
cleaning a window on top of the ladder.
She had obviously fallen aud struck her
neck against the window, which had
broken and the glass cut her throat.
, 1891-08-04

LAKE CHARLES, La, Aug. 3.-Yes-
terday at Lock. Moore K Co. s steam road
an alteration between the employees took
place in which ten men were shot, six Of
whom we're killed outright and one NOR
tally wounded. Three others are seri-
difficulty took place about twenty miles
from here. and as the means of communi-
cation is very poor the full particulars are
not learned, but it is known to be the re-
suit OF an old feud.
, 1891-08-04

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3.-Poor field
ing caused ChIcago's defeat today. Score
Philadelphia I, Chicago 5. Batteries
Thornton and Clements, Hutchinson and
Clements.
NEW York, Aug. BY a rally
in the ninth inning, SO that six runs were
secured, New York won today's game.
Score-New York 9, Cleveland 4. Bat
teries-Rusie and Buckley, Sharon and
thinner.
BosToN. Aug. 3.-The home club
could not hit the ball today. Score-Bos-
ton 0, Cincinnati I. Batteries-Nichols
and Camel, Rhines and Keenan,.
BROOKLYN. Aug. 3.-Brooklyn won
today by punched hits. Score-Brooklyn
a.. Pittsburg /. Batterles-Terry and
Kinslow, Baldwin and Mack.
, 1891-08-04

ST. Louis, Aug. 3-Antonis Jentles
and Marento Kieto fought a duel with
knives in East st. Louis today. Jentles
body now lies in the morgue. Both
killed and slayer aie Italians. They are
brothers in law and both lived in st.
Louis. They went to East st. Louis this
morning, each with a basket of lemons,
and during the day quarreled over sales.
After a few words the men went to n
vacant lot and fought it out with knives,
a little son OF the dead man, who accom-
panied his father, being the only witness
Of the duel. kieto escaped.
, 1891-08-04
CaIiiornIa,s Wheat.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 3.-The Jour
a Of Commerce in its review of the
probable wheat yield says: THIS year the
wheat crop Of California will equal 80,
ocoo,ooo c%entals, which at an average SELL
ing price OF SLIGO per GENITAL would give
S4S,0 10000 Tor cereal yield or exactly
double the value Of last years yield.
This would bring up the cash value of the
output of wheat, gold and silver in Cali
tornia and Nevada to $50, O0O, 600. or close
to the bonanza year, 1881.
, 1891-08-04

The facilities of the present day for liz
production of everything that will con
duec to the material welfare and comfort
of mankind are almost unlimited and
when Syrup of Figs was first produced
he world was enriched with the o ny
perfect laxative known, as it is the only
remedy which is truly pleasing and re
freshing to the taste and prompt and
effectuai to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and the better it is known the more pop
u1ar il becomes.
, 1891-08-04

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Leslie
Carter was examined today in supple,
mentary growing out of the claim of G.
w. Phelps of Sl57 for painting her por,
trait She testified that she has no prop
erty but her wearing apparel and that she
was taken care of by her mother, with
whom she has been living on Madison
avenue. The extent and value of her
wearing apparel was then made the sub
ject OF a long cross examination. Mrs.
Carter did not know she was a star. She
was hoping to be an actress. She has
never asked her manager for money She
simply wanted to get a start in her pro-
f%ession. She hopes sometime to pay her
debts. but does not know within 800. 0OO
how much they are. The examination
was adjourned until Nov. 20.
, 1891-08-04
A big Failure.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3. Abraham
Backer, a dealer in commercial paper at
2S5 Broadway, made an assignment today
without preference to Benjamin f. Elm
stein of Townsend, Dyett & Einstein, law
yers. Backer was a heavy dealer in com
mercial paper and also the capitalist of
the firm Of A. Backer & Co., dry goods
commission merchants at 2S5 Broadway.
He also manufactured goods at Glaston-
bury, Conn, where he has a fine mill.
These goods were principally for the
Southern trade, Backer having been a
merchant in the South for many years,
coming to New York twenty seven years
ago. His original business in the South
was principally in groceries and liquors.
Then he got into the collar bust
ness, later with collar goods, and then
into commercial paper. For some years
Backer also manufactured collar goods in
Philadelphia, but sold out there about five
years ago and went to Glastonbury, Conn,
where he purchased a mill cheap and i'm
proved it. He sold the goods which he
manufactured through his W firm, A.
Backer & Co, His assignment, 1t Is said,
does not affect the firm, although he was
the principal partner and capitalist, his
son, n. T.. Backer, being the COMPANY
Backers principal business was dealing
in commercial paper. His large con
n%ections in the South and Southwest en-
abled him to handle a great deal of com
mercial paper, either as broker or pur-
chaser. He was very popular in fl
nancial and commercial circles, had the
confidence OF the banks and bankers in
this city and elsewhere, was director in
city banks and in several Southern banks.
He had a number of bank accounts where
he got his paper discounted. The as
slgnment. 1t is said, Is principally due TO
the condition OF the money market, which
made it very difficult for HIM to float the
quantity of commercial which he gener-
ally handled and also to the decline IN
certain Southern railroad bonds in which
he was a large holder. HIS trouble, it is
SAID, in relation to Southern railroad
bonds was the result of his connection
with the Macon Construction company, OF
Macon, Ga.
His liabilities are said to be about 81
900, 600. OF which 81, 500. 600 is direct and
81. 100000 contingent The latter is said
to be all right aud no loss is anticipated.
The contingent liabilities are mainly
endorsements on commercial paper
discounted by banks. The Ii
abilities are principally to banks
in this city and some elsewhere
to individuals. 1t is generally understood
that Backer will not be called upon to pay
the full amount of the liabilities, as over
one-third are notes which he had endorsed
but which will be taken care of by the
makers. The assets if properly taken
care OF will, 1t is said, more than cover
the liabilities, and all creditors will proba-
bly, be eventually paid in full. Among
other entries the real estate records show
that in January Backer took title to prop
erty in One Hundred and Twenty-first
street near Manhattan avenue. the con-
sideration being 800, 900. and two weeks
later he sold it to Abraham Schneider,
the consideration being $4,000. The
assets are to a large extent the bonds of
southern railroads and other corporations.
, 1891-08-04
The Best External Remedy.

S. j. Tidwell. Haley's, Marion county,
Ala. writes:
'Allcock's Porus Plasters are a most in
valuable household remedy. They do all
that is claimed for them. L sell many
hundreds every year.. and every day l
hear of their curing coughs and colds, DIS
eases ofthe spine. liver, and ague cake.
In fact, there IS no disease hat can be
reached by an external application that
they do not cure"
Beware OF limitations, and do not be de-
ceived by misrepresentation. Ask for
Allcock's, and let no solicitation or ex
PLANTATION induce you to accept a substi-
tute.
Allcock's Corn and Bunion Shields et-
feet quick and certain relief.
, 1891-08-04
UTAH AND KENTUCKY.
Democrats Carry Both State
and Territory.
Ogden Wild Over the Victory
of American Politics.
Farmers Will Control Ken
tucky's Legislature.

OGDEN, Aug. 3.-The first election in
Utah on national party lines came of to-
day. There we're three tickets in the
field, however, a remnant of the Liberal
party, and made up mostly of Republi-
cans. nominating a full ticket. The Nor
tween the Democrats and Republicans.
The former wCn by a small plurality over
the Liberals, who were slightly ahead of
the Republicans. The town is wild with
excitement tonight over the first victory
in Utah of American politics over the
church and anti-church parties.
, 1891-08-04

BUFFALO, Aug. 3.-The employees OF
the American Glucose works have been
notified OF a reduction of 10 per cent in
salaries. Treasurer Hamlin says the con-
ditions which rendered such a move nec-
essary were over-production, active com
petition and the higher price OF corn.
, 1891-08-04

st. Louis-St. Louis s, Boston 3.
Columbus-Columbus 5. Baltimore I.
Louisville-Louisville O. Athletics O..
Cincinnati Washington game post
Doned; wet grounds.
, 1891-08-04

immigration commissioners Report.
WASHINGTON. Aug. B. Dispatches
from the United States immigration com
mission now in Europe to the treasury
department state that the chairman, Col.
Weber, and Dempster have gone to
Russia by way of Germany, where they
are now prosecuting inquiries. Commits
sioners Cross. Powderly and Schulties will
carry on inquiries in Great Britain and
the southern portion of the continent
The dispatches indicate that a large
amount of valuable information is being
collected, no obstacles being luterpOsed
officially or otherwise to the investigations
which are being made. In an interview
between the commissioner and a Mormon
elder in charge Of Mormon emigrauts at
Liverpool that official, who Is acting in
place OF Brigham Young, ir, stated that
while he aud all Mormons believed polYg-
amy to be right. yet rs the United States
supreme court had decided the anti
polygamv law to be constitutional. the
Mormon church has adopted a rule against
Its practice in the United States and that
all Mormon converts abroad are so in
formed before embarkatinn for America.
lie further stated that whenever the
question was asked converts were assured
of the rightfulness of polYgamy, but OF the
legal impossibility of its being practiced at
present in the United States or Great
Britain: also, that they must not 20 to
America If they don't intend to obey the
law and abstain from ~polygamous mar
rinpfs
, 1891-08-04

Wisdom's Robertine Is the only thing
now used by fashionable women to per
petuate a beautiful complexion.
, 1891-08-04

Go to Germania Hall if you want a
good. pure and undulterated 5-year-old
Stonewall whiskey. BLOC per quart.
, 1891-08-04

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Morley, speaking at
bennington today, said If the Liberals
dropped home rule as their foremost
plank it would lead to the greatest split
the party had ever known. He predicted
that the Balfour local government bill
would be an irretrievable step toward
home rule and would mean the suicide of
,n,or;a~
, 1891-08-04

VISIONS Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects Of severe
weather.
, 1891-08-04

Wisdom's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects of severe
weather.
, 1891-08-04

Pay 81 a week and get $50 worth of
furniture by joining Alex Turnbulls
Furniture club.
, 1891-08-04

re Sioux City--Sioux City /, Kansas
, 1891-08-04
Never stops walking

%traordinary case has lately been brought to
the poor farm in this county from the
vicinity of Ludlow, III. 1t is that ola
boy of about l6 years, the son OF German
parents, who. a few years ago, became a
so called walking insane. The attending
physician, DR.. White of Urbana, says the
only other case like 1t mentioned in the
books is that OF Snyder, the Indian, who
walked necessarily for years, till he died
of physical exhaustion. This boy has a
rather good looking face, but his powers
OF reasoning have wholly departed. In
his waking hours he has not been known
voluntarily to be still a haif-miuute
at a time in more than four
years. He runs or hops from end to
end OF the poor house grounds, pick
ing up pieces Of sticks and weeds as
he goes, aud nibbling at everything
he can find. His speech has entirely
failed, and he merely utters a harsh gut
tural sound. If the keeper stops him and
pets him kindly on the back he stands
still, with a pleased smile on his face, as
long as the batting continues. When
bedtime comes he has to be caught and
strapped in bed. and as soon as released
the next morning he resumes his walking
and keeps it mp all day. He looks strong
and physically well, but he has even for
gotten his own name and pays no atten-
ton to any remark addressed to him. lie
ever eats his food while standing on his
feet and keeping up his incessant motion.
Efforts have been made to %confine him on
a chair to eat, but his keepers are salts
fed mat he would starve to death before
he would eat if he were not permitted to
move round.
, 1891-08-04

Call at David's drug store for soda
Uatar D.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-06-06
HIS BODY FOUND.
The Stranger Who Jumped in
Amherst River is Not Known.
(Bv the United Press

LYNCHBURG, Va, June 8
About one O'Clock to-day the body
Of the unfortunate stranger who
committed suicide by drowning, on
the Amherst side of the river,
opposite the city, last Monday, was
found near Kelley's Stone Quarry,
by a party of men who were search
ing for it. There were no papers
about his person by which to estab-
lish his identity.
Benz. Morris, young white
brakeman on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, fell from a freight
train just above this city to-day and
was instantly killed. His body was
horribly mangled. He was a resi-
dent of this city.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-06-06
ELS ESMERALDA A SUCCESS.
The Raleigh Amateurs Covered
Themselves with GLORY

Quite large audience assembled
at Metropolitan Hall last evening
to witness "Esmeralda" which was
presented by Raleigh Amatuers for
the benefit of St. Johns Hospital.
Mr.. Walter H. Grimes imperson-
ated ''Old Man Rogers A North
Carolina Farmer, to perfection and
added fresh honor to his reputation
as an actor.
Mrs. t. c. Harris, as Lydia Ann
his wife, was ust splendid and
kept the house in roar Of laughter
though she had a very difficult part.
Esmeralda, her daughter was
delightfully."- sustained by Miss Mary
Miller, who never looked sweeter or
more charming.
The inmitable jim Anderson.
who is always a favorite with Raj
eigh audiences, took the part of
Dave Hardy, and it is needless to
say it was we'll sustained.
Mr.. Henry w. Miller, as Esta-
brook, established quite a reputa-
ton and appeared as much at home
on the stage as in his office, surpris.
ing his most sanguine friends.
Mr.. Frank Harper did double
duty as "Jack Desmond" ar
American Artist in Paris-and az
George Drew, an American Spec
ulator. He showed great powers a:
an actor, and his talents will bt
called into requisition in the future
Misses Maud Marshall and Att,
Gales were both at their best an,
looked bewitching as were Misse
Nora and Kate Desmond and thei
acting was superb.
Mr.. Geo. Hardin, as Maruui
E de Montessin, was very good an
was splendid Marquis.
Prof. PAUL. was in charge of tn
music, and the audience had tn
, pleasure of hearing some very fin
selections between the act.
, We should be proud of our anna
teurs.
Great credit is due Mrs. T. {
Harris and the other ladies an
g gentlemen who worked to make it
. success.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-06-06
Catarrh Can't be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it YOU
have to take internal renedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally; and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is no quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one OF the best
physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood puri-
fiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in cur
ing catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-06-06
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