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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
DR.. BAKER IS FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER,
The Lover of Mrs. Gil
mer to Hang for
Poisoning His Wife.
EXCITING SCENE IN COURT
The J1ry Decided Quicker Than acas
Thought, and the Verdict IS Some
aohot of q Surprise.
(By the United Press.

ABINGDON, Va, 14.-The jury
in the case of Baker charged with
the murder of his wife by poison,
brought in a verdict this morning
of guilty of murder in the first de-
gree. The conviction, it is believed
was based largely upon testimony
Of Mrs. Gilmer, who confessed her
criminal intimacy with the ac-
cused and declared he had ad-
mitted killing his wife. When
told to stand up. the prison
oner arose with his usual readi-
ness, composure and dignity and
heard the sentence without visible
change Of countenance, sat down
and whispered to his counsel. After
wards his countenance appeared
flushed, but soon assumed its usual
appearance. Defendants counsel
moved to set aside the verdict fol
l 4 reasons. all Of which were over.
ruled and the court adjourned til
9 a. m. tomorrow to allow defens,
to prepare affidavit On which tt
base a motion in arrest of iude
ment. One Of the grounds fo
this latter motion is the claim tha
certain letters from Baker had beer
suppressed by the commonwealth.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
Germany looking Toward Us sfor
Relief.
by Cable.

LONDON, Ang. 13.-There has
been a sudden change in the tone of
certain German papers toward the
United States since the Russian
prohibition Of corn expectation.
The writer's now generally look to
the UNITED States for relief, not
only for the present, but in the
future, and it is confidently antici-
pated that the supply from America
will offset tho poor harvest and
prevent tie prolonged distress.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
LEADER OF WASHINGTON
SOCIETY,"
She Has Brilliant and Much Ad-
mired IN Her Long Social Ca
recr at the National Cap
ltdl.
(By United Press.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. IA
Mrs. Sarah Polk, widow Of Presi-
dent James K. Polk, died at the
Polk mansion in this city at 1880
o'clock this morning. Her death
was that of Christian. She sank
gently to rest without a struggle.
She was surrounded by the members
Of the immediate family, and just
before her death she called them up
and placing her hand upon their
heads offered prayer and blessing.
Her remains will be laid in the
vault beside those of her dlstin-
guished husband. Mrs. Polk was
80 years of age.
Mrs. Polk had been in her usual
good health until last Wednesday
evening when she was taken i'll on
returning from drive, and never
rallied. Exhaustion due to old age
was the only cause Of death. The
funeral arrangements have not yet
been announced. Mrs. Polk's mai.
den name was Sarah Chaluress
She was born near Murfressboro
Tenn, September IA, 1903. Hel
father, Joel Chaldress. was a pros
porous farmer. He gave his daugh-
ter an excellent education, upon the
completion of which, she met ano
married Mr.. Polk, then a member
Of the Tennessee Legislature. The
next year Mr.. Polk was sent tc
Congress, end during his Ions
career at the National Capital
Mrs. Polk was prominent in Wash
ington society, winning much admira
ton. In old age she returned th'
admiration and esteem of her hos
of friends.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
HFEgp IN A SEWER.
Five Ian Euried a live hv the Cav.
iugsn of Sewer Wallis.
(By United Press.)

Dy Cnited IreSS.
DANvILLE, Va, August 14.-A
frigh tful accident occurred here to-
day. A force of hands was at work
in sewer ditch when, without
warning, the walls caved in and five
men were buried under the fallen
earth. Their groans could be heard
from under the dirt and the situa-
ton was simply awful. The work
of rescue was soon begun and as
rapidly as possible the men were
dug out. Sam Perkins was killed
outright and Spencer Ewell receiv-
ed fatal injuries. The other men
were seriously hurt but will recov-
er. The accident caused great ex-
citement throughout the city as the
reports were greatly exaggerated
and hundreds of people rushed to
the scene of the accident. The en-
tire police force was necessary to
keep the crowd back. The accident
was not due to carelessness and nc.
| body was to blame. All the men,
both killed and injured, were col.
ored.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
A Close Call.
(By United Press. }

COLUMBIA, S. c., August IA
David Jacobs and Mrs. Johnson,
who were sentenced to be hanged
at Chesterfield to-day for the mur-
der of William johnson, the woman's
husband, have been reprieved by
the Governor until Friday, Septem-
ber 4th. The reprieve reached the
Sheriff after he had placed the pris-
oners on the scaffold, adjusted the
ropes around their necks, and was
ready to spring the fatal trigger.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
Nine Persons Injured in a Railroad
Wreck.
(By nited Press.)

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14.-An
express train from this city on the
Philadelphia and Reading railway
ran into a freight train near Egg
Harbor, n. j., this evening with dis
aStrOus results.
Both trains were badly wrecked,
and dozen or more passengers on
the express were fatally injured
The wounded have been removed tC
neighboring houses and physicians
are in attendance upon them. Tbs
railroad officials in this city state
that but nire persons were injured
none of them fatally.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
Struck a Fortune in Silver.
By the United Press.

LEADvnLE, Col, Aug. IA
The richest strike that has been
made in this mining district for
years has just been made in the
Bohn shaft, located within one
block of Harrison avenue, Lead
ville's main thoroughfare. Last
week it was determined to sink this
shaft and diamond drills were
brought into use and went down
321 feet and struck a thick vein of
extremely high grade silver ore
which essays from 200 to 500
ounces of silver to the ton.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

THE WEDDING DIDNTCOME
OFF.
II affair IN Which Prominen,
Parties IN Washington and T;r-
ginia are Connected.
By the Uni 'el Pres.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. IA
The details have Just leaked out of
an affair here with which is connec-
ted the names of several prominent
people and which nearly resulted
in a tragedy. Count Mitkiewitz
who became widely known through
his connection with the Wharton
Barker Chinese International
Bank scheme, resides in this city
with his wife. About six months
ago a man named Miller came to
Washington bringing letters of
introduction to Count Mitkiewitz
from Pittsburg capitalists and the
two became fast friends. At the
Counts house, Miller. met Miss Vir-
Gnia Stuart Mosby, a daughter of
Gen. Mosby the confederate cavalry
leader, who had been a life long
friend of Countess Mitkiewitz. Mil
ler and Miss Mosby became engag-
ed and the day for the wedding was
set, but Beverly G. Mosby of War
renton Va, her brother, succeeded
in having the date postponed until
he could investigate Miller's charac-
ter. He went to Pittsburg for this
purpose and there he learned
that Miller had served six years in
the Riverside (Pa.) penitentiary
for being implicated in robbery at
Brady's Bend, Pa. 1t was also re-
ported that he had three wives liv-
ing. Paying no attention to state
ments that Miller had reformed and
occupied a good position in business,
young Mosby telegraphed his sister
as follows: MILLER is noted
crook, bigamist and scoundrel" and
started for Washington. He met
Miller and his sister walking to-
gether and struck the man in the
face. Miller fled and Mosby, after
taking counsel with friends went to
Miller's room to chastise him. But
Miller had left the city. Coming
from Miller's place of residence
Mosby met Count and Mrs. Nit.
kiewitz and walked to their house.
lie went in with them ant
iuriously upbraided the Count
Tor encouraging the intimacy
between his sister and Miller
Hot words passed and Mosby, step
ping back, fired a revolver poin
blank at the Counts breast. Hi
ann was poor and the bullet lodge'
IN the wall. The Counts brother
in-law prevented Mosby from firinI
again. The matter has been set
,gd ,, by an apology from youn
.Mosby. Count and Countess Nit
Newitz have left the city for tn
summer. Miss Mosby is still tru
to Miller.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
Bicycle Record Broken.
By the United Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Aug. IA
A. A. Zimmerman, of the New
York Athletic Club, this afternoon
lowered the half mile ordinary bicy-
Gle record to l minute and 1O4 sec
onds in a trial against time, on
Hampden Park. The best previous
record was made by w. w. Windle
at Peoria last fall and was l min.
ute 10 40 seconds.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
A Horrible Death.
(By United Press.)

BOWLING GREEN, KY, Aug. 4.
Clyde Ragland, the 19-year-old
daughter of Squire J. P. Ragland,
wealthy farmer living below town,
met death in horrible manner yes
terday. She was riding a spirited
horse, when it became frightened
and ran away throwing her from
the saddle. Her foot hung in the
stirrup and she was dragged and
kicked to death.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
The French Wheat Crop.
BY United Press.)

rAFTs, July lathe Bulletin
rs ilalles publishes the result of
I,a'lSileS it has gathered of the
french wheat crop. The replies
" correspondents indicate total
.'op OF not over 35,OOO,O0G hectoli-
"leS' This would make it neces-
'cry cy TO import S2,500,OOO bushels
"heat to meet the normal de-
mand of the country.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
The Total Dead is Sixteen
By The United Press.

COLD SPRING HARBoR, Aug. 13.
The Brooklyn police reported to
the authorities here tonight that,
besides the thin teen persons who
were killed in the accident to Hay
ser's excursion party yesterday and
accounted for, three others were
missing. This brings the total list
of the dead up to sixteen.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

When | began using Ely's Cream
Balm my catarrh was SO bad l had
headache the whole time and dis
charged a large among of filthy
matter. That has almost entirely
disappeared and l have not had
headache since.-J. II. Sommers,
Stephney, Conn.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
Another Ship Nearly Completed.
By The United Press. !

WASHINGTON. D. g., Aug. a.
The e. S. S. Bennington now at
New York will receive its last in
spection in a few days preparatory
to its final acceptance by the navy
department.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

P. P. P. is the greatest blood
purifier of the age, the best of hui
NOR remedies, cures every disease
add humor of the skin, scalp and
blood, whether itching, burning,
scaly, pimples, scrofula or heredi-
tary, when all other remedies fail.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

Bowels irregular and constipated,
resulting in piles, avoided by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
Baker Found Guilty.
(By United Press. J

ABINGDON, Va, Aug. 14.-The
jury this morning brought in a ver-
dict Of guilty against DR.. Be ker'
This is one of the most celebrated
cases ever tried in Virginia.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

Unfailing in effects, always re-
liable, pure and harmless, is Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

Simmons Liver Regulator always
cures and prevents Indigestion or
dyspespia.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
DIAMOND AND TURF.
On the Bali Field and Race Course
(BY United PresS.l

NATIONAL LEAGUE.-At New
York: New York 2; Cincinnati l.
Batteries, John Ewing and Burrill;
Mullane and keenan,. Umpire,
Powers.
At Brooklyn: Chicago 6; Brook
lyn 10. Batteries, Luby, Nichol
and Kittredge; Hemming and Kins-
low. Umpire, Lynch.
At Boston: Boston 5; Cleve-
land 2. Batteries, Clarkson and
Bennett; Gruber and thinner. Um-,
pires, McQuade and Battin.
At Philadelphia: Philadelphia
IA; Pittsburg 2. Batteries for
Philadelphia Gleason and Glenn
ents; for Pittsburg King and Miller
and Calvin and Berger. Umpire,
Hurst.
There were no games in the
| American Association to-day.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

For COTns, Warts and Bunions.
Use only Abbott's East Indian
Corn Paint.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15
FLYERS OF THE TURF.

OAnAlOdA.
SARATOGA, Aug. l4.-Weather
threatening, but pleasant. Track
good.
7irst race, 81 furlongs: Princess
Bowling l, Ocypete 2, Fearless 3.
Time, l.0S4.
Second race one mile and fur
long: Bermuda 1, Uncle Bob 2,
Palestine 3. Time, 1.554.
Third race, 7 furlongs: Ballyhoo
first, Lord Harry second, Belle of
Orange third. Time 1.29.
Fourth race, one mile: Red Eel
low first, Castaway second, Bur-
lington third. Time LAB.
Fifth race, 6 furlongs: Busteed
first, Josie Well second, Longleaf
third. Time 1.1S.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-15

The State Chronicle has the
Largest Circulation of any
Daily Paper published in
North Carolina.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-04-15
Letter Prom Colonel Mcclure.

Editor of the Wdtchmdn:- Allow me to
correct false Impression which prevails in
the community in regard to the position
taken by his excellency, Governor Dilling-
ham, in assisting me in having my COM
plant investigated by the court. After en-
tering the complaint to States Attorney
Bisbee went to my home in New Hamp-
shire. He assured me he would act in the
matter in two weeks. Six weeks passed and
not a word from him. l wrote him and we
correspondent at some length and he
finally informed me that there was no case
against the respondents that would justify
the state to act in the matter. Mr.. Bisbee
seemed to be very sensitive in regard to
acting in the matter and informed me that
che was the states attorney" and gave me
to understand that he would not be sad
died and rode by anybody" But it was
easy to ride him without saddle or bride, as
his ears are long enough to hold on to.
returned to Montpelier the following March
and was informed of the fact that Mr.. Bis
bee and Mr.. Dyer had met in consultation.
Up to that time l was ignorant of the fact
that it was the duty of the attorney for the
state to counsel with the leader of the parties
charged with the crime AS it appeared to me
Mr.. Bisbee had taken sides against the state
and l was completely frozen out. However,
before left New Hampshire / took the adj
vice OF Henry b. Anterior, who was a fed
eral officer in the late war, native of Yer
mont and one of the ablest attorneys in the
state of New Hampshire. 1 showed him
Mr.. Bisbee's letters and he advised me to
return to Vermont and go to Governor
Dillingham; and ask his assistance in
having the case brought before the
court. L did just as advised by my friend,
Captain Anterior. What passed between
Governor Dillingham; and States Attorney
Bisbee Is unknown to myself, but do know
the fact that in a very few hours Mr.. Bisbee
informed my counsel that he should take up
the case, and at the same time informed the
counsel that l had laid the matter before
the governor. / have always considered
Governor Dillingham's action to be the most
honorable, and am sure only for the timely
aid received from him in having my case
brought before the court, the community
and the state of Vermont would not have
had the decision rendered on Friday, April
TO- by twelve of it's law abiding, liberty
loving and patriotic citizens. All honor to
Vermont. All honor to Governor Dilling-
ham. 1 owe the governor and the state my
everlasting gratitude, for which 1 am only
able to return my good will and my sim
cere thanks. JACOB MCCLURE.
Montpelier, April II, 1891
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-04-15
A Voice from Essex County.

Editor Of the Watchmdn:-Th recent &C.
ton OF the governor and board of agricul-
ture, looking to the investigation and state
ment of the resources of the state is receiv-
ing the hearty approval Of every thinking
man. The character of the men who have
charge OF the movement is sufficient
guaranty that it will be carried forward to
success. The signs of the times unerringIy
point to the dawning of an era of greater
agricultural prosperity for Vermont. 1t is
to be hoped and expected that the initiative
80 auspiciously taken under official sanction
and support will be actively followed out
by private enterprise. The state has su-
perior and exceptional advantages over any
other section and it is time these advantages
were fully recognized and improved.
The maple sugar industry affording, as it
does, profitable employment during an
otherwise leisure time, and adding home
made luxury to the farmers table, is being
constantly extended and the methods of
making improved.
The business of hsrse- breeding is receiy-
ing greater attention and meeting with
better rewards. Recent legislation is hav-
ing the desired effect in making horsemen
responsible for their statements and in
raising the standard. There are so many
fine and well-bred colts that some are APP
prehensive of over-production.
There is no branch of Vermont farming
that has fairer outlook for the future than
sheep husbandry, and there can be no pos
sible danger from over-production. The in
creased duty on wool, which has come to
stay, Will insure good price, and the adop-
ton of the practice Of April sbearing and a
little Judgment and care in breeding and
feeding should make the feeces average
eight pounds. The raising of fine early
lambs is the most directly profitable feature
Of the business. There are certain indirect
advantages which are very important in the
present condition OF our agriculture. The
utilization OF so-called abandoned back
lands and their redemption from weeds can
best be effected by sheep pasturage. This
is matter of practical experience with me
as | have fifty-acre pasture, formerly
covered with daisy, that in ten years has
been entirely reclaimed by the sheep, and
June grass now takes the place of the weed
The coarser brier and brush require the
bush scythe and fire, and the sheep will fol
low up the advantage gained. AS first
choice of hay the sheep always prefer the
clover. There are thousands of acres de
nuded of wood and timber, and growing
up TO cherry bushes and briers, which /
properly seeded with clover on late snow
like the present, would make valuable pas
ture for sheep. j. III. WALBRIDGE.
West Concord, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-04-15

to retire from the senate now the public can
have no concern, but his state can not at
once replace him, and the whole country
will suffer in losing him.-New York Times
HIS profound knowledge of abstruse ques--
tions, and the absolute and acknowledged
sincerity OF all his views, have made him
respected by both friends and opponents.
In times of stress and peril, as in the stormy
days of the electoral commission, Mr.. Ed
munds has been one of the statesmen 10
whom the country has always looked with
instructive and unbounded confidence. His
retirement will leave gap in the senate
and in the councils of the republican party
which it will be diffcult to fill heavy
responsibility devolves upon republican
Vermont to see that the very best and strong
man available in the whole state is selected
to succeed him.-BoSton Journal
Mr.. EDMUNDs never courted popularity,
in the broad or common sense, and was
more than once so unfortunate as to gain
the enthusiastic approval of those whose
fondness for any public man tends to make
the people distrust him. He never failed in
the end to teach these political Pharisees
that they had not taken into account his
sturdy and sincere republicanism or his
fidelity to the state which he represented.
Without great gifts of oratory, Mr.. Edmunds
was one of the most instructive speakers in
the senate, for his compact remarks were al
ways full OF keen reasoning, rare wit, and
SOnu sense, guided by great knowledge OF
the law and of public affairs. Few men
have been more richly endowed for the
place which he filled so long and so well as
leading member of the highest lawmaking
body of the nation.-Ne,o York Tribune.
WHO WILL SUCCEED HIM?
NIGHT mention several probable candi-
dates. AS his resignation does not take eff
feet till November 1, it is difficult to say at
this time who is the leading candidate. 1
have no hesitation in saying that no one
could fill Mr.. Edmunds place. His posi-
ton was unique. But there are many able
men who would be an honor to the state in
the senate. l believe Vermont has more
living ex-governors than any other state in
the Union. Ex- Governor Stewart is prob
able candidate. So is Ex-Governor Smith
Of st. Adams, who has large following.
Ex-Governor Proctor, now secretary Of war,
is said to be candidate, but am not sure
he would give up his secretaryship to enter
the senate. 1t is certain that we could
hardly spare him from the war department
He has brought about more reforms than
had been made in the previous twenty years.
Judge Powers, now congressman-elec is
mentioned as candidate. Another is Cen
eral Veazey, commander.in-chief of the
Grand Army Of the Republic-a strong man
in the state. Gov. Page himself is said to
have senatorial leaning.-Sendtor Morrill,.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-04-15

SENATOR EDMUNDs came into the
senate the year after the war ended.
E He was young man, compared with
many of the senators, and mostly I'M
known to them, even by reputation.
There was disposition on the part of
some of his republican associates rather
to patronize him. Mr.. Sumner, who
saw early his talent, differed from him
in condescending manner which Mr..
Edmunds never forgot. Senator Clark
of New Hampshire, who has recently
died, manifested the consciousness of
greater age and longer service, one day,
in a way which led Mr.. Edmunds to
feel that the time had come for him to
assert himself. He chose TO do this by
attacking bill that Senator Clark had
drafted, and had in charge. He riddled
the bill as no bill had been riddled in
the senate before within memory
When he had done with it, his own
quality was fully demonstrated. He
had established his power in the esti-
nation of everybody, and the practice
of patronizing him ceased forthwith
Boston Herald.