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The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
The Duty on Tobacco.
By Southern Associated Press

WASHINGTON. June 13.-Assistant
Secretary Hamlin has instructed
the Collector of Customs at New
York to refund the duties paid
under the conditions involved in
the suit of Blumlein & Co. against
the United States, recently decided
against the United States. The
question raised in this suit wss as to
the proper construction of the tariff
act of March 3rd, 1883, relating to
the proper classification of leaf to-
bacco. The law provided that
whenever IS per cent Of leaf tobacco
was suitable for wrappers the duty
should be 75c per pound, other wise
35c per pound, but no uni. for COM
putting the percentage was named
IN the law. The collectors under
the instructions, fixed upon "the
hand" as minimum unit whereas
the court decides "the bale" 30 con-
stitute the unit in question. ALI
entries Of tobacco therefore await
ing the detsrr.l nation Of this CUES
ton will be rsliouidated in accord
ance with the court decision and it
Is estimated that at least two mil
lion dollars will have to be refunded
to the importers.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
ASK Further Time.

New BERNE. N. G., June 3-Spe
cial.-Maj. ". S. Stanton, of tho
corps of engineers of the United
States army, was here today by or
der OF the War Department 10 look
into the complaint against the At
lantic and North Carolina Railroad
Company with reference to tbs
draw in the railroad bridge over the
Trent river. st the hearing this
morning the company filed an sfi-
davit asking further time to answer
the complaint, and the matter was
postponed until the first of August.
The complaint is that the bridge is
not high enough for shipping to
pass it. and the draw is SO placed
that it is serious obstruction to the
navigation of the river when
opened, being situated on the side
OF the channel and at an angle with
the current that renders the passage
through difficult and dangerous.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
LEAPED TO DEATH.
PEOPLE DEMORALlZEDI NEW
YORK FIRE.
Two Hundred and Fifty People Rush
for the Fire Escapes, and Fight Like
Demons for Freedom Some Jump
and are Killed.
BY Southern Associated Press.

By Southern Associated Press.
New YORK, June 13.-Tha six
story building filed with Sweater
shops" Nos. 10 and II Montgom-
cry street caught fire at $50
o'clock this morning, aud in the mad
rush to the street OF $50 souls
working there st the time, three
were killed and several injured.
The blaze started on tie first
floor and in few minutes the flames
shot up as far as the third and
fourth floors. Then the panic fol-
lowed The inmates were all Polish
Hebrews, excitabie under any cir
cumstances, were maddened. Two
hundred and ffty people rushed to
the fire escapes in front of the
building and fought like demons.
All we're fighting for good places
on the fire escapes. Suddenly the
flames burst like rocket from the
second and third floors and leaped
out nearly across the street There
was no longer any fighting on the
fire escapes. People poured through
the manholes like wax. They fell
on each others heads as they came
down end were piled three tiers
deep. The ladder from the first
fire escape was not yet lowered and
the people began to jump from the
balcony to the pavement The
first was q large woman. She
fell on the iron railing and
rolled over dead. 4 man
jumped further into the street. His
hea struck the pavement. His skull
was crushed and he never moved
The second man who followed struck
on his head, but did not die imme
diately. A young girl was the fourth
to leap out She fell On her side
Several jumped into police officers
arms and were not hurt.
At the near by hospitals twelve
people were treated for Injuries re.
ceived at the fire. 1t ia said two Of
the injured will die. It is reported
at II o'clock that two more bodies
have been found.
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WHAT CAN 4 NICKLE DO!
JUST CARRY ONE TO
". II. KING & co.'s
AND GIT
The Most Refreshing Drink Of
Your Life. Try 1t.
CHESAPEAKE n Quo RAILWAY
Worlds Fair Scenic Eoute

Worlds Fair Scenic Route.
From the Carolinas and from Vir.
ginia points the Chesapeake 4 Ohio
Railway and it's connections-the
Atlantic Coast Line and the Rich
mond x Danville Syssem-form a
direct and in al respects the best
route TO the Worlds Fair At Chi.
eago.
The entire line from tbs points
named through to Chicago is under
one general head and manaremant
The Chicago connection ot Inc
chesapeake & Ohio route is he
only route from the South runrinr
past tie Worlds Fair grounds. It's
trains land passengers directly a.
the Exposition grounds, in the
midst o. the vast number Of hotels
and boarding houses erected around
the station.
1t also has stations at Thirty
ninth street and q, Twoa.y-second
street, which stations are in tho
proximity of the grounds, aad are
within easy reecn Of hundreds Of
hotels and boarding houses.
Its main, or Contra 81 Station. is on
the Lake Front, and sll passen gers
via the Z. d o. route, even though
they go into the main station a-e
carried along the Lake Shore Front
IN full view Of the grounds, which
privilege Is accorded by 10 other
line from this territory.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
10 Increase Tobacco Insurance.

WINSTON, N. c., June 13-Special.
At a special meeting of the Win
ston Salem Chamber of Commerce,
Special Agent Cbatterly made a
short address, saying that the in
surance companies have decided to
increase tobacco rates all over the
South; also to put the three-quar-
ter clause in almost alI Southern
cities, and the iron clad clause
where mercG ntiie stcn1., are written
The Chamber unanimously passed
a resolution requesting the North
Carolina Senator's end Representa-
tives IN Congress to vote for re-
peal of the Sherman law.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
The Borden Case.
n a-~ A


NEW BEDFORD, Macs, June 13-
Another big crowd was present this
morning, and seats in the court
room were all occupied some time
before the court opened. Miss Bor
den made her appearance ten min
utes bsfore the Justices took their
seats. The counsel held a short
consultation with the justices in
their room prior to the latter's TAX
ing their seats.
Mr.. Adams continued the cross
examination Of DR.. Dolan, who de-
scrlbed the position Of the bodies
and blood spots, and said the blows
came from left to right, and we're of
moderate force. The prisoner sat
with closed eyes, end fen over her
face,
Continuing, Dr.. Dolan said that
the blows were made by q sharp in
strument, and some on Mrs. Borden
by an assailant astride of the BODY.
A Juryman was taken sick and g
recess of five minutes was ta.5en.
The prisoner was affected and was
led from the room.
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THE INVESTIGATION.
SEKONG EVIDENCE THAT FORD,S
THEATRE WAS UNSAFE.
"A PETITION Was Prepared Asking a
Furiou2h for the Clerks While the
Excavation Was Going on, But They
Were afraid to signI 1t.
BY Southern Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, June 13.-Chief JUS
tice Bingham, of the Supreme Court
Of the District, has Issued an order
requiring the acting coroner to show
cause ct 3 o'clock this afternoon why
Col Ainsworth should not be al
lowed to be represented by counsel
at the inqueat.
Juror Warner, who stopped the
outbreak against Col. Ainsworth
yesterday. said thst after a confer.
ence with his colleagues he desired,
in the interest Of getting at the
facts quickly, to request that the
questions be confined to several
points, as follows:
l. To prove tha death Of the
party IN regard to which the iary
wac sitting
z. Testimony as 80 the condition
Ct The building before the recent
; work was begun.
j. Whether the recent work added
TO tbs unsafe condition Of the build
ing
1 Who Is responsihle for the dis
| aster and the death of the party We
! are now inquiring into.
5 Whether such condition of
feeling exists between the employ
aes OF the building and their supe-
rior officers. or between any other
parties ss results in the suppress
sion of the testimony.
We CHE jury think this about
covers the material points in the
csse.
The Deputy Coroner decided that,
| although there were eighty persons
desirous Of being heard, the only
witnesses who could testify directly
| as to the points named should be
| questioned.
Examination of other clerks en-
| ployed IN the wrecked buildin g
then proceeded. Their evidence
was cumulative on the points
brought out most strongly, that it
+. TtsS q IideGS1 vi COuuCu t6sk auOu
the clerks that the building
was unsafe; that this talk had
increased since the excavation in
the basement begun; that the
CLERKS had not uttered complaints
through fear Of consequences to
themselves, and that there was a
general fear and dislike Of Aims
worth and his two principal subor-
dinates. For the first time today
it appeared that petition had been
prepared asking that the clerks be
furloughed while the excavation
was in progress, but that the clerks
refused to sign it through fear.
The session was short, and was
interrupted by the service upon the
deputy coroner of a summons to
appear before Judge Bingham to
answer Ainsworth's petition to show
cause why Ainsworth should not be
represented by counsel.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
4 spot Beautiful and Historic.

Piedmont North Carolina has
many charming spots, but none
more beautiful or more accessible
than the Giilford Battle Ground.
The Cape Fear and Ysdkin Valley
road runs night through this his
toric location. The trees are now
in full foliage and form dense
shade III the magnificent grove. The
grass ia some portions is ike the
turfod growth of lawn.
Many thirgs there are 10 interest
a visitor, besides the beautiful
scenery. There il the museum-a
little room in wnich is gathered a
splendid collection of Revolution
ary relics, rifles, swords, caEteens,
knee buckles, and hundred nee
mentoes of tho struggle for indie
pendence. Gen. Jethro Summers
bones find IL resting place on this
field. The grave is neatly soided
and covered by monument. while
neat railing SUI, ounds the whole.
Tie Maryland monument, erected
by the Maryland Historical Society
to the memory o; the soldier from
that State who fought in tLis Dat
tie, Is probably the Landsomess On
the ground; it is a square block Of
superb granite. in the front ana back
O. which are set of handsome brcnz
plates, enc bearing suitable H.
scripion, and the other tie Nary
land coat OF arms. There ara a
number Of neat commemorative
stones a. different spots.
This year tie CUSTOMARY cel.L-a-
ton there Of the glorious Fourth
possesses s4 added inte.cs. in tie
fact that the beautiful monument
just erected by Gov. Holt will then
be unveiled. The exercises, instead
of being held IL the centre OF the
grounds as usual, will ue held Mt
the new monument, suitable stands
having been erected. Ire Fourth
of Juiy celebrations a. tie GuilforI
Battle Groand are historical ;reGts,
as well as occasicIs Of social er ioy-
ment. You cannot walk upon it's
corsecrated soil without imulbing
some Of the patriotic foryUr cf the
nen who there fought ard bled for
Independence. What more fitting
place for a North Carolin:aa to eel
ebrate the anniversary Of Liberty's
birth? JoHS w. JEHKISs.
June II, 1893.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars.

New Berne Journal.
Two hundred thousand dollars ;s
q pretty good sized pile of money,
but it is approximately the value OF
truck that went from this section
during the week.
The n. n. & ". steamer line
gives us information of their taking
1000 packages, the E. G. D. line
$4,000 and the railroad has not
taken less than 10000. By far the
greater portion was potatoes. Ev-
cry steamer that has been limited
as to its cargo by naught except It's
holding capacity and the railroad
has run three heavily loaded truck
trains daily. Yesterdays trains con-
sisted Of ffty-two cars.
This money will be credited TO
our farms. Though they have
brought in this princely sum not a
foot OF land has been parted from
in order to obtain it. This beats
town lot booms and average real es-
tate speculations badly.
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Appointed by the President.
Southern Associated Press.

Uy SUuJnGrn AsSOClAted TreSS.
WASHINGTON, June 13.-The Pres
ident today appointed D. Price
postmaster at Jackson, Miss, vice
W. H. Gibbs removed; Thomas r.
Robertson, OF Charlotte, N. c., vice
A. Brady removed; Bennett Dunn
at Rocky Mount, N. G., vice W. L.
Person removed; VIM. A. Gillian,
OF Covington, Va, vice e. T.. Nc
Glintie; Frank ". Shield, of Hamp-
ton, Va, vice r. r. Wood resigned.
Holmes Conrad, of Virginia, AS
sistant Attorney General, vice John
B. Cotton resigned. R. Bedler, of
New Jersey, consul at Sheffield, Eng.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Fire In Ohio.
By Southern Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, O., June 13.-The
works of the Merriam & Morgan
Paraffine Co., corner of Seneca and
Ohio streets, was partially destroyed
by fire last night. The plant con-
sisted of a three-story brick build
ing used in making paraffine wax,
three-story frame cooper shop q
four-story brick candle factory. The
first two buildings we're completely
destroyed, the other slightly dam
aged. The loss is about 100000,
partially insured.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
a Cool Burglar.
Wilmington Messenger.

~ AAA.iA {, ooA 4'CSoCHSCI'
On Saturday night burglar en-
tered DR.. Pritchard's residence at
Wrightsville Sound and boldly en-
tered q room where two young gen
tlemen were sleeping, robbing one
Of valise containing some valua-
bic clothing. he. however, left the
wearing suits of the young gentle
men. containing over 5000 in cash.
After taking the valise the burglar
went into the dining room, lighted
a lamp and coolly took out what the
sideboasd contained and helped
himself to substantial supper, even
putting the butter on the table.
When he left ne wrapped a large
roast OF beef il newspaper and
carried that along with his valise.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Taken From the Train ahd Hanged,
By Southern Associated Press.

Taken From the Train ahd Hanged.
By Southern Associated Press.
R1cHNoND, Va. June ia Times
special from Staunton says: Will
liam Shorter colored, who has
been confined in Jail here since May
7th, for security, charged with at
tempted rape upon the person Of
Mrs. Clevenger at Winchester, Va,
was this morning delivered by
Sheriff Watts to Sheriff Adam Fer
ney and his guard to be taken
to Winchester for trial. When
Shorter left the jail his fell
low prisoners said to him lookout
for Winchester, you will never get
there alive" This prediction was
verified in few hours. When the
train reached Kernstown, four miles
this side of Winchester, body of
armed men boarded the train, took
Shorter from the sheriff, and takir q
him TO the woods hanged him up
and riddled his body with bullets.
Shorter was 19 years old.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Net Stolen.
Ry Southern 4 Associated Press

By Southern Associated Press.
New YORK, June ia dispatch
to the World from Chicago says the
report that thirty pieces of lace
sent by Queen Margherita had been
stolen is untrue. Countess de Bron-
sea said the pieces supposed to be
stolen were held in Italy to be pho
tographed.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
OSMOND PAYS THE DEATH PEN.
Atty.
A Successful EIectrccut,on.

Successful EIectrccution.
SING SING, n. Y, June 12.-John
Lewis Osmond was legally killed in
State prison here today for the mur-
der OF his wife Mary and her friend,
John Q. Burchell, on October 3rd.
1881. The electrocution was the
most successful that has ever taken
place.
There was no burning of the
flesh, no steam, but noiseless and
instantaneous extinguishment of
life.
Osmond had been awake nearly
ali last night. He was physically
vigorous, but pale and hsggsrd.
The Rev. Father Creeden, pastor OF
st. Augustine's Church, prayed with
him for several hours in TIE even
ing.
i wish it was over" lie said a
score OF times during Tie night.
He would then attempt a joke,
while the death watch tried to con-
sole him. OsmoDd ate hearty
breakfast Z o'clock this mornin Q,
though he did not seem to enjoy
it. Father Cfeeden called SHORTLY
after, administered the last rites of
the Catholic Church, and the con-
denned man joined him in prayer.
He never ceased praying from that
tine while lie remained.
| ALL WAS READY.
Warden Durston led TIE wsy for
the nineteen witnesses TO to death
chamber. There everything was
in readiness. The electrical mach
lie had been thoroughly tested by
State Electrician Davis, and when
the lamp board was placed upon
the death chair, ss an experiment,
the wire flaments in the incandes-
cent globe glowed fiercely.
Warden Durston gave a silent
signal, the door OF toe death cell
was opened, and there entered
Principal Keeper Connsughton, the
prisoner, Father Creeden and the
death watch. Osmond, swarthy,
short and slightly built, was keyed
up to a high pitch of nervous
intensity His left hand clutched
q wooden crucihx. His lips moved
rapidly in prayer. He glanced fur.
lively about the room and hastily
seated himself in the chair. Father
| Creeden leaned over and whispered
some words of encouragement. c..
mond was oblivious to all about
him. He was in religious ecstasy
! His legs and arms were quickly
strapped and he prayed with fe
verish, fearful earnestneas pitiabl.
to see. The game wire piece
lined with saturated sponge, wal
adjusted, and tie leather mask tha
permitted the lips only to be seen
was drawn across his face. And still
he prayed inaudibly, but with in
tense ferver.
Father Creeden stepped back
The signal was givan. The body
st:ffened and rose SIS far as the fast
enings would permit Prison Ply
sician Irvine held his watch and 8
the end Of forty seconds signallet
to the electrician. Ths curren
was turned Off; the body relaxed
and sank limp and lifeless in th.
chair, the air relaxed from tht
lungs il whistling sigh and i
was ell over, but the left hant
never relaxed its clutch on th,
wooden crucitix.
PERFECrLY PAINLESS.
The physicians expressed them
selves as thoroughly convinced o
the painlessness of his death.
The current for the first fou
seconds when applied a. forty on,
minutes past eleven o'clock, meas
ured 1,760 volts. The intensity wa
abated gradually until il reachet
$50 volts.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Arrivals at the YarborO.

G. W. Stanford, North Carolina
". B. Meares, Jr., North Carolina;
j. r McLellend, Mooresville, T. ".
Jones, city; J. z. Payne, Alma; John
Tayloe, Baltimore; John F. Bron-
son, Irving E Schloss, New York
B 4 Richards, Jr., Philadelphia; P.
e Yant, Cincinnati; H E Fries, Salem;
j. E. Young, Henderson; O. J. Car
roll, City; q J. Parrish, Durham;
L. A. Potter, Beaufort; Jno. H.
White, Baltimore, Md; ". r.
Capehart, Avoca; G. A. Dixon, New
York; James, Graves, r. & D. R. r;
T. B. Clements, Boston.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Annual Session Of the Grand Lodge
Knights Templars at Greensboro.

For the above occasion the Sea-
board Airline will sell round-trip
tickets to Greensboro, n. O., at
greatly reduced rates. The follow
ing round-trip rates will govern
from competitive points:
Franklin, $50; Lincolnton, COS;
Norfolk and Portsmouth, 1890;
Ruthertordton, 1856; Suffolk, 10 80;
Wilmington, As; Henderson, IS;
Maxton, 3 O5; Raleigh, 05; Shelby,
6 Is; Weldon, $50.
Tickets will be sold June 10Th to
21st Inclusive; limit June Goth.
Continuous passage in each direc-
ton.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
A Bank Suspends.

By Southern Associated Press.
SALT LAKE, Utah, June 13.-The
Park City Bank suspended yester-
dsy. The liabilities are $l3O,OOO,
with assets as much. Claim is made
that the bank will shortly resume.
The assignee says that the deposi-
tors are to be paid 80 cents on the
dollar.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
The Antiquities Society.

The Antiquities Society meets
Thursday afternoon, and as con-
stitu.ion is to be adopted, and as
a resi- start is to be then made, it is
hoped that all who propose to be-
come members will attend. The
meeting will be in the Office of the
clerk Of the Supreme Court room.
Some donations have already been
made, and We suppose the articles
will be present and can be seen.
Let both ladies and gentlemen at
tend.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
- ~
The Ladies.

The pheasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may
use the California liquid lax
alive, Syrup of Figs, under all
conditions, makes it their favorlte
remedy. To get the true and gen.
uine article, look for the name OF
the California Fig Syrup Co., print
ed near the bottom of the package
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Senator Vance in Good Health.

The Charlotte Observer says:
Marshal Allison who arrived in the
city yesterday, was at Gombroon
last week. He reports Senator
Vance in improved health and as
enjoying the rest and quiet of the
mountains very greatly. He is
experimenting his farm work and,
the marshal says, his crops look
first rate. Senator and Mrs. Vance
and Mr.. Martin will remain at
Gombroon until the extra session
of Congress meets.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
A Collision Between Yachts.

LONDON, June 13.-The second
OF the series Of yacht races took
place today bat the sport was prac-
tically spoiled by collision in
which the Britannia, Vendetta and
Valkysie were mixed up in the most
confusing manner. The shock was
so violent that many of the hands
On the Britannia and Vendetta
were thrown overheard. So far S.
known all were rescued, but the
vessels hsd to withdraw from the
race. When the Valkysie finally
got started she was twenty minutes
behind, but rapidly overhauled the
opponents, finished the second.
The Celluna finished the first.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
BASEBALL Yesterday.

At New York-New York 13, Lou
isville 6
At tBaltimore-Baltimore 2, Cleve-
land s.
tPhiladelphia-Philade 10,
st. Louis 5.
At Washinston-Wa Washington 6,
Chicago 10.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn l., Gin
cinnati 9.
At Boston-Pittsbng 9, Boston 7.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
Another Bank Fails.
By Southern Associated Press.

OMAHA, Neb., June 13.-The
American National Bank is in the
hands of the Comptroller. J. L.
McCague is President and it is sup
posed that the American Nationals
connected With the McCague
Savings Bank which failed yester-
day caused it's downfall. There are
heavy runs On all Savings Banks
here this morning.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14

Secretary Herbert Goes to Alabama.
By Southern Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 13. Secretary
Herbert, accompanied by his dsugh'
ter, left Washington this afternoon
for his home in Montgomery, Ala
where he will probably remain about
q week.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
gain q Prisoner.

Bv Southern Associated Press.
V1sAL1A, Cal, June 13.-Chris.
Evans, Sontag's companion in crime,
is at last prisoner in the county
jail here. One of his eyes was shot
out, his right arm broken IN two
places and his left arm shot through
the fashy part.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14

The ssomeliest NIauin H.I.t-h

AS well as the hanGsomLst, and C,Eer
are invited to call On any druggist ard
get free trial bottle Of Kemp's Balsam
for the threat and lungs, a remedy that
IS selling entirely upon its merits and is
guaranteed to relieve and cure 81 chronic
and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis
and consumption. Large bottle 90 cts,
and LOO.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
The Treasury Department.
uthern Associated Press.

By Southern Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 13.-Since the
4th of March Secretary Carlisle has
made changes in the unclassi6ed
service of the Treasury Department,
including messengers, watchmen,
laborers, etc, to the number OF
nearly 200 people.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
The Governors Guard.

The Governors Guard ct their
annual election of officers chose the
following: Joseph Bernard, Cap
tain; Alfred Williams, Jr., First
Lieutenant; James F. Jordan, Sec
ond Lieutenant.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
A Test Of Love.

Little Effe-Do you love me very
much, ,mamma? Mamma a widow
Yes, my darling. Little Ehe-
Then why don't you marry the man
at the candy store?
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14
ElectrOpOiSeS

Are kept on hand by Miss S. A.
Tillinghast, Agent of the Atlantic
Electropoise Company. Write OF
call at 425 North Bloodworth street,
Raleigh.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14

Cases Of 40 years standing where
operations have failed, have been
cured by japanese Pile Cure. Guar
anteed by John Y. MacRae.
The state chronicle., 1893-06-14

The Infanta has seen so much in
this country that she does not miss
the excitement of bull fights.