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The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
ESCAPE OF A COUNTY CONVICT
Three Make Break and Two Are
Captured -One of Them Poli,a,v
Bows His Ad;eux to the Guards.


Bows His Adieux to the Guards.
Yesterday afternoon, while force of
hands under the supervision of Mr.. u
&. McMackin, were at work on the nnb
lie road Just at the foot of Fayetteville
street, near the water-works, thera was
a break for liberty made by three of the
convicts. They got In the bushes
quickly, but the guards were on the
alert and began a rattling fire on them
Either their aim was bad or they got ont
of range for none of the shots apparent.
" took effect. Two negroes and a white
man got the start. Two were can.
tured the other Sion Blake white
made his escape.
One of the negroes was captured by
Mr. Bryant Smith an over seer on Mr..
W. G. Upchurch's place. Sion Blake
the white convict is said to be hard case
who has had many indictments against
him.
The negro Lewis was one He was
caught in the act of stealing a lot of
dry goods, shoes, Sc, from Norris &
| Carter several years ago. When
Blake got a good way eff and was
just turning the brow of hill he
stopped, took off his hat, made pro-
found bow TO the guards in pursuit
and disappeared in the woods.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
COLUMBIA NOT IN IT.
THE WINSTON CHAMPIONS SNOW
THEM UNDER IN CAROLINA,S
NAME.
Great Pitching by McGaum and fine
Work of Kelley, Jones, Sands and
Bennett.- A Team of " hich the State
Should Boast.

Should Boast.
Especial to STATE CHRoNICLE.1
CHARLOTTE, N. c., May 90 This city
is all in enthusiasm to day and the tre-
mendous crowds from all quarters are
making things lively around the city Of
Dilworth. After the great lot sale,
fuller account of which will
be sent by letter, five thousand
people gathered at the baseball ground
to witness the first Of the series of games
between Winston and Columbia for the
championship of the South. 1t opened
for Columbia in bad way. McGaum.
the little wizard Winstonian, puzzled
three Of their best batters, who found
holes In their bats, and the jig was up.
Winston hit some balls but made moth
ing The crowd made the air groan
with huzz ahs with high expectations of
great and close game but Columbia was
like the person who fell from the balloon
she "was not in it, Charlie Jones
slugged for Winston in the second in
Mug and was followed by the other boys
who pranced lively around the bases and
mid the wild cheers Of the crowd.
mingled with the sighs Of South Caro-
linians, scored six runs before being re-
tired. This racket they kept up and at
, the opening Of the Ssh inning the game
stood: Winston II, Columbia O.
McGaum, who had heretofore pitched
greatly simply for amusement, allowed
Columbia to hit the ball, off Of whiI b
they made two runs, but Winston
pushed the bali for four more and the
game closed. Winston 16, Columbia 2.
The great crowd made the air resonant
with yells, and Winston's champion
blues were on every tongue. McGaun
pitched great lis for Winston, only
allowing Columbia three hits, while
Keeley's catching was snperfne. His
battery work resulted in the striking
out of fourteen, while that Of Columbia
was no good. Ia truthful
word Pittman, the Columbia pitcher
could not handle the little North Car
olina boys in blue and they pounded
him for eleven nits. Tom Dunn did th,
batting for Columbia. This Winston
team is great and North Carolina shoul<
} be proud Of it. A challenge they hav
issued goes out to the whole South
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
Marriage in Durham.
ISps cial Cor. STATE CHRoNICLE.I ]

[Sps cial Cor. STATE CHRONICLE.l
Miss Lrlu Smith, who is well known
in Raleigh, and Mr.. S. Linton Leary, a
promising young architect. of Durham,
were married Wednesday morning at
nine o'clock, at the brides residence in
East Durham The wedding was private,
the only ones present besides the i'm
mediate ia nly were: Messrs Kirkman
and Connolly, of Durham, and Mrs.
A p Mitchell aud Mr.. J. R. Brown, of
Raleigh
The happy couple left on their we'd
ding tour to be gone three weeks, visit
ing Baltimore, Philadelphia and the
North.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
Peace Institute Commencement.

The commencement exercises Of Peace
Institute begin with "Class Night on
Friday night at so'clock p. NJ, May 2Sth
On Saturday at p. M +, May Goth, there
viii be meeting Of the Alumnai. Let
them all come and receive a hearty well
come.
On Sabbath morning May 81, Rev. T.
P. Barclay, D. D., of Fayetteville, N.
G., will preach the commencement SER
mon.
On June 1st, Monday, at o'clock p.
~ (, the regular commencement exer
cises, music, delivery of deplomas, &c.
On Tuesday, June End, at s O'Clock p.
m, the regular annual concert.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
w Wyatt..BishOp.

Mr., V. ". Wyatt, Of Portsmouth, Va,
was yesterday married to Miss Myrtle
g. the handsome and accomplished
daughter of Mr.. R. T. Bishop at the home
at the brides parents on North Salisbury
street Rev. DR.. J. 81. Gordon of Eden
ton street Methodist church officiating.
After the ceremony the happy couple
left on the r. & e. railroad for an ex
tended Northern tour.
The CHRONICLE extends its congratu
lations.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
/. o. o. F.

Regular meeting of Seaton Gales Lodge
tonight at s o'clock sharp. The second
degree viii be conferred upon candi
dates who present themselves. and other
matters OF importance will be brought
before the lodge. Every member is ear
nestly requested to participate. Visit
ing brethren cordially invited.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
The Railroad Commission.

Yesterday, ia accordance with pre-
vious appointment, the following rail
roads made statements before the Com
mission: The Richmond & Danville by
Aessrs. Andrews, Haas, Taylor, Drake
and Turk The Atlantic s. North Caro-
lima by Mr.. S. T. Dill, and the Norfolk
& Southern by MesSrs. King and Hud-
gins,
1t is understood that the main lines
do not object to the rates fixed by the
Commission, but these statements have
been made 10 "a q1alize the tariff on tho
short lines or feeders, which do not de
business sufficient to justify such rates
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
A Call To The FranklintOn Baptist
Church.

The Baptist church of Franklinton,
n. c., has extended unanimous call to
the Rev @. J. Tucker, who is at present
in this city, to become their pastor Mr..
fucker expects to spend next Sabbath,
May 24ch, with the church, and further
look the field over with view to such
settlement. We hope in the near future
We may be able to announce his decision
in accordance with the desire and action
Of the F.anklintOn church.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
PHO FLASHES.
(By the United preSs.l

NEW YORK, May 2O-Anthony NJ.
Natl. one Of the victims Of the
Tarrytown explosion died in the
hospital to-day. His cousin, Joseph
Matt, who was hurt at the same time, IS
dying.
BosroN, Mass. May 90. Private dis
patches received in this city to-day say
that a revolution has broken out ID
Portugal.
CALcUrrA, MAJ 20 "A dispatch from
Sirnla says that tee Manipuris, who
killed Chief Commissioner Qainton, have
confessed and been sentenced to death.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
NO THIRD PARTY IN OURS.

In the Convention in session at Gin.
cinnati there is no representative from
North Carolina. The members of the
Alliance in North Carolina know full well
that the place to secure the needed re-
forms is in the Democratic party. They
will stay in the Democratic party and
under the banner of Democracy win the
battle against plutocrasy and trusts.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
w. c. T. Z.

The annual meeting OF the W. c. 7.
Z. viii be beld this afternoon IN their
room over Briggs's hardware store at
o'clock. rhe reports from the officers
will b3 read ana officers elected for the
ensuing year. All the mambers are
earnestly requested to be present as the
meeting will be an interesting and I'M
pOrtant one.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
The Society of the Sons OF the Reyolu-
ton.
IBv the United PrGss.l

WAsH1NGToN, D. c., May 2O-The
Society OF the Sons OF the Revolution to-
day celebrated the 10th anniversary of
the unification of the American colonies
by an excursion to Nj. Vernon, where
the exercises took place Upon arrival
at the tomb of Washington, Rev. DE-.
Douglass offered prayer, and ex,Goy-
eruor John Lee Carroll, Of Mary land,
president of the national organiz alton OF
the society; made a brief address from
the porch Of the mansion. He was fol
lowed by Justice Brewer, Of the United
States Supreme Court, the orator OF the
day. Appropriate music was furnished
by the Marine Band. The members OF
the French legation were the only rep
resentatives of the diplomatic corps. IN
| yited.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
70 Contest the Confirmation of II Bish
Op Elect.
(By the United PreSs.)

New YORK, May 2). The Herald this
morning says: Statements made last
night by Rev DR.. b. +. Decosta indicate
'hat general movement will be made
Dy Episcopal clcrgymen through the
country to prevent the confirmation OF
blSaop elect Brooks, on the same
Brou IDS that Rev DR.. r Hebtr Newton's s
trial has been asked for.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
vi ARRlED.

In Little River Township at the home
Of the grooms father, Mr. J. W. Strick-
land to Miss Mary G.. Chalmers. Squire
B, T. Strickland officiating.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
A FATAL FIGHT.
A Madison County Girl the Prime
Cause.
CBy the United Press. J

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 20.-Informa-
tion has been received CT fight which
took place near Stackhouse, Madison
county, N. c., on Monday afternoon
last between six young men. The tight
came up about girl, but full paltieu-
lars are not as yet known. Monday
afternoon two Stanley brothers and an
othar whose name was not learned, met
SHELTON a rival of one of the Stanleys,
and, without any words, opened ire on
him The cousins OF Shelton went to
his house and the battle began. Pistols,
shot M .onns and razors were used. Shell
ton and two of the Stanleys were NOR
tally wounded.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
DEATH OF A BAPTIST MINIST Err.
He was Accidentally Killed by a Fall

He was Accidentally Killed by Fall
ing Stone.
(By the United Press.)
CINCINNATI, O., May 20.-Rev. H. J.
Hamilton, of Homestead, Pa, a delegate
to the Baptist Convention which is being
held in this city, was fatally injured
about o'clock this morning while walk
ing along 4th st. Iu passing a
building in course Of erection near the
corner Of Walnut st. a large stone fell
from the third story striking him
squarely on the head. He was removed
to the city hospital whore he died few
hours later
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
ATTENTION, ODD FELLOWS.

Special Meeting OF SeatOn Gales Lodge,
No 6i, /. o. o. f.
Memb Of Seaton Gales and Manteo
Lodges and visiting brethren in the city
are requested to meet promptly al three
o'clock at their hall, to attend the
funeral Of their deceased brother, a. n
Pool. Those who have funeral badges
will not omit to bring them.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
(By the United Press

IHAyE been troubled with chronic
catarrh for years. Ely's Cream Balm IS
the only remedy among the many tha1 :, w 1
I have used that off sred me relief. - T. w.
f;illard, Druggist, Joliet, LII.
IHAyE been troubled with cataIrh for
..n vaarsand have tried number OF
romsdiey but found no relief until
nurchased bottle of Ely,s cream Dahl nia
consider it the most reliable Prepara-
ton for catarrh and cold in the head. -
Geo. P. Crandall, P. NJ, Quonochawn'
taug, X. /.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
A. T. Rector, Express Messenger, On
the Western North Carolina Railroad
Killed-.-Other Passengers injured in
A Wreck Near JarratI's.
Especial to STATE CHRONICLE.l

Especial to STATE CHRONICLE.l
AsHEvI1LE, N. c., May 20 An acci-
dent occurred on the Murphy Branch Of
the Western North Carolina Railroad
this morning, caused by defective rail.
The combination Express and Accom- mo
dation car cf train No 81, left the track
when near Jarratt's, the car ucning bot
tom side up Express Messenger A. / Rec
tor was caught under one corner Of the
overturned car ana crushed in such 3
horrible manner that be died before
the train reached Jarratts Two other
passengers were slightly injured The
body of the unfortunate man will be
taken on the midnight train to his home
in Morganton.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
THE DURHAM BULL TOBACCO
COMPANY.

Negotiations Said To Be Pending For
A Sale 10 The Great Tobacco
Trust.
1t is rumored that negotiations are
pending for sale Of the Durham Bull
Tobacco Co. to the American Tobacco
Co. The trust has already bought up
most Of the leading tobacco concerns in
the United States.
Mr.. Carr Says Nothing.
1t is runor; but that negotiations
are pending seems to be certain. Mr..
CARR refuses to be interviewed tie de-
cli4es to say whether Or not negotiations
are pending. II Durham yesterday it
was generali; believed that the big Trust
was determined to buy the Bull and
would pay q big price for it. And that
is ali there is Of it that can be stated to-
day.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
WHOSE BABY Is Z!
= RED-H AIRED, BLUE-EY ED
BABY FOUND INA VA
CANT LOT

In Basket W ith a Shawl Thrown Over
it--The Police on ii Traii..Further
Developments Expected To-day.
Yesterday morning at very early hour
basket was seen in the yard of W. H.
Mathews, colored brickmason, who |
lives on ". South ST. There was moth
ing peculiar noticed about the basket at
first except that it vas covered over with
a red shawl. On lifting the shawl great
was the astonishm9nt of Mathews to
find III i a bGight-eyed, laughing red
headed b.by, appareutly about one
month old. 1t was well dressed, and
underneath it IN the basket was an
assortment OF infants clothing of very
superior quality. Upon furt her investi-
CATION it was found that the child was
white female with blue eyes and it was
kicking with all its might as if not salts
fed with its close quarters.
The child was put in the hands of
nurse until the mystery could be fully
investigated-and every effort is being
made to find the mother.
The matter was placed in the
hands Of the authorities and Chief Htartt
at once began to look into the case
Later dev, lopments, began to appear
in consequence Of the police vigilance
and suspicion was fastened upon wo-
man who was a PASSENGER on the late
freight train from Goldsboro last night
This woman was noticed on the train
she had basket and red shawl, she
got off the traln, and was met by man
| who had been noticed hanging around
| the depot.
They went off together and some time
afterwards came up into the city and
| registered at the Yatboro House as
brother and sister by the name Of &C.
Edwards, Va.," s'and Miss Edwards,
Va They left on the morning train,
going north on the g. & G. railroad.
Selma.
The couple were arrested at Hender.
son and taken in charge by the police.
but employing counsel they had writ
Of ha5eas corpus sued out and the mat
ter vas delayed.
Chief Heartt sent down On the after
noon or ''ahoo Fly train Officer Beas
ley to take charge of the case.
The City Attorney being cut Of the
city, the Mayor and Chief Heartt EN-
ployed Messrs. E. Chambers Smith
W. n. Jones to represent the city a
Henderson il there was any furthe
hitch III the matter. At the hour ol
going to press no further Development
were made in the case, and no news
from Henderson had been received
at police headq uarters, but probably
to day the matter Will be cleared up.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
lion

treasury Decision on a Tobacco Cues.
ton.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21

Asheyille is perhaps the only town in
the State that pays its aldermen for their
services. The old board which has Just
retired received each for services render
ed $3.50. The Mayor receives twelve
hundred dollars annually.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21

On May the 25 the voters Of Asheville
Ream's creek, Flat creek and Ivy town.
ship will vote on the proposition to sub
scribe to the Atlantic, ,Asheville, and Bal
timore Railroad company the sum of
two hundred thousand dollars to aid in
the construction Of that road from Ashe
vile through the above named town
ships to the Madison county line.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-21
To.DaY's Session.

The Commissioners will meet again
this morning at 1920 O'Clock at their
rooms. A hearing vii! be given to Maj.
John Q, Winder and other officers Of the
Ssaboard Air Line Railroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-19
THE CHANGERS RAN The TOWN
How the Farmers Speculated-Pointi
for Jaw Gould

How the Farmers Speculated-Points
for jay Gould.
The man who says that the agricultural
vision is obscured by hayssed and rural sim
plicity knows not whereof he speaks.
The alliancemen ran the town last week.
There seems to be doubt as to whether the
agricultural convention held its sessions in
public hall or at B. H Levy & Bro. Is.
The latter place saw a good deal of them,
and the low prices of fine Clothing. Over
coats, Hats, Neckwear and Underwear
caught them. They admitted that it was
the best speculation they had struck in a
long time. and every man of them invested
heavily at
sENENTY-FIvE CENTS ON THE DOLLAR.
How could things be otherwisei The
man who doesn't know good thing when
he sees it oughtn't to see anything. Our
trade has held up acknowledgements
anxious buying crowds all the time-all
pleased, all satisfied, all telling their
friends and hurryiug them to Levy's before
all the good things are gone.
CHILDREN's SHIRT WAISTS
are the lively little leaders this week. We
have too many Boys and Childrea's Shirt
Waists, and must reduce the stock. Low
prices will do it, and now is the opportunity
Tor mothers.
Did you know that we sell boys' long
stockings much less than you've been pay
ing in dry goods stores for inferior quaiity9
Gentlemen-old men, young men-your
chance to buy really Fine Clothing at un-
heardof prices is noiU. We don't want to
carry over single garment-our prices
preaoh that. Come and look over our stock,
and il you find no inducement don't bun
Como on Monday,
Come on Tuesday,
Or W Wednesday,
Or Thursday,
Or Friday,
Or Saturday
Any day and every day is bargain ddv
at Levy's. II you buy anything and it
Doesn't fit,
or you don't like it,
or it doesn't please
in some way or any way,
bring 1t back intact and get your money.
We don't toant Gnybody's money unless
tOe'Ue earned ii.
B. 81. LEVY g. Bro,
I'D. 161 Congress
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-19

| resolved as information. although Alderman
| Mcclure thought II should 60 to some COM
mittee to draw up an ordinance in accord
ance with the petition he will probably
| Introduce al ordinance covering the matter
at the next meeting.
An ordinance was offered by the market
committse and was read the first time, pro-
viding for the Office OF assistant clerk OF
the market.
rive BOXES FOR GARBAGE.
Alderman Harris offered an ordinance,
which was read the first and second time
aud passed. requiring persons to keep two
barrels or boxes for the division OF COM
bustible and non-combustible refuse matter
This ordinance was offered on accouKt Of
the great work ct the cremetories in sepa-
rating the garbage.
Alderman Myers made a motion that
section $50 Of the code be published IN con-
which was adopted. Another motion was
made to publish it in the MORNING NEWS
also. but this was defeated.
Alderman Bailey wanted 20 publish the
section Of the code relative 20 the defacing
Of walls by writings, etc. This sort OF
thing, he said. is becoming very noticeable
and is a nuisance.
Alderman Haines humorously suggested
that maybe it would suit his brother alder
man better to publish the entire code.
Nothing was done about it.
TO PAVE BULL STREET.
The street and lane committee introduced
an ordinance, which was read for the first
time, providing for the paving Of Bull
street from State 10 Liberty with asphalt,
and East Broad from Liberty to Jones with
granite blocks. The committee also offered
an ordinance, which goes over for action
until next meeting, for che Smelling Of por-
lions Of Henry, Bolton, Hall, CASTOR and
Jones streets.
When Mayor McDonough's veto Of the
hotel cigar amendment was read by Clerk
Rebarer Alderman Myers, who fathered the
amendment, informed the mayor that he
would not oppose the veto, as the matter
would probably como up for discussion
with the new ordinance. However, he dis
agreed with the mayor that the amendment
was discriminative.
Alderman Bailey's ordinance withdraw
drawing restrictions in regard 70 hight and
area of wooden buildings repaired under the
fire ordinance was laid on the table at his
request
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-19
NEXT MONDAYS RACES.
susong and Optimist Matched for
500 q Side.

susonR and Optimist Matched for
500 Side.
E. c. Gleason and E. Muhlberg have
matched their noted trotting geldings Su-
song and OptImist for next Mondays races
The race is for 500 a side, mile heats,
best three In i've to harness, and is to take
place over the Thynderbolt driving park.
Muhlberg TO drive Optimist This race has
and since the match was made the merits
Of both horses have been pretty well dis
cussed by horsemen and friends OF the
owners
Both horses have large circle Of friends,
and it ia likely that large amounts will ex-
change hands on the result. Knowing ones
have expressed themselves freely, and all
believe that the race will be spirited bat-
tie from start to finish.
w. I. Birob is rather heavy man for
Susong to carry over the Thunderbolt
track, but he Is a reinsrnan that understands
his business and drives with excellent judg-
ment
Mr.. Muhlberg, although he has never
driven IN a public race, will astonish bis
friends when they see him in the sulky.
IL Is Acknowledged by horsemen that he
can drive Optimist several seconds faster
than any man that has yet sat behind him.
The race will be prominent feature in
the excellent programme already prepared
by Messrs. A P. Doyle and John e. Dowl-
ing. 1t will be saRdwiched between the
free-for-al swesp-stake colt race and run
ming race on their regular progra mme Of
races for Washington's birthday.