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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

LEBANON, N. H., May 5.-Sherif Hurl-
butt authorizes the following statement
concerning the hanging of Almy and his
recent call upon the latter in prison
My visit TO tin, State prison on Wednes
day was for the purpose of making preim-
mary arrangements with the prison officials
for Almy'. execution. Ex-Sheriff Brigham
accompanied me at my personal invitation.
The death warrant WINS not read, it being
at my homo in Lebanon.
As for Mr.. Brigham being present at the
execution to assist me under orders Of the
court, [ know nothing of 1T, save as the
newspapers inform mo. | am sheriff Of
Grafton county aud shall, to the best of
my ability perform the duties of that of
flee until ordered otherwise by the Supreme
Court which declared me elected and IL
sheriff May 10Th, shall hang Almy
with such assistants of my own selecting as
the unpleasant duty requires
Mr. brigham will not assist, but of course
will 10 invited to be present as a witness to
the last chapter of tho crime with which he
was officially connected during his term of
| Office.
! should refuse to make this statement
but for the warranted assertions made
! by Il Manchester paper, from which other
| papers have seemingly made extracts.
! No Stay Yst Asked For.
| CONCoRD n. H., May "a Boston pa
! per printed rumor this morning to the
! effect that Almy's counsel would ask for q
stay in the proceedings on account OF the
sheriff difficulty. In reply to telegram to
Hon. Alvin Burleigh of Plymouth this AT
ternoon, asking il such proceedings would
be instituted, a despatch was received from
! Mr.. Burleigh's partner that that gentleman
was out of town, but that nothing had yet
| been one in this direction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
DANGEROUS RAlLROADlNG.
Numerous lyashouts aud Land Slides on
tho Iitchburg.

GREENFIELD Mass, May 4.-Four bad
washouts and elsven land slides are reported
on the Fitchburg railroad, between Bard
wells and rihelburne Fails. some of the
slices ore said to be 80 feet long and toe
mul on the tracks Is 10 feet deep in some
places.
A,bad break is also reported at Xoar,
which has greatly crippled the running of
cars The water in tho Connecticut river
has risen three feet in three hours
At Shelburne Falls psople arc apprehen-
sivs OF break in the Reslsboro dam, Is
miles above. A bad break is also reported
at Conway on the New Haven and North
ampton branch road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
worst storm in 81 Years.

KEENE, N. H., May A terrific rain,
accompanied by the hardest wind storm
since the blizzard of March, 1888, play ed
havoc in this city early this morning. 1t
was the most disastrous in It's results OF any
storm for 80 years dwelling humorous trees,
fences and chimueys The roofs at Elliott
CITY hospital and the Union depot were
somewhat damaged. a landslide on the
Fitchhurg railroad between Keene and
Westmoreaud delayed trains about three
hours
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
BISHOP BROOKS SUCCESSOR.


BosToN, Lay AT the Up scopal do
cesar convention to-day, Dean William
Lawrence OF Cambridge BROAD church mem S
candidatc) was chosen bishop OF the diocese
Of Massachusetts on tde second ballot.
In the afternoon tho secretary read can .
ouical testimonials recommending William
Lawrence for consecration, VIII ca were
signed by the members of the convention
DR.. Lindsay, for the committee appoint. ID
to wait on Dean Lawrence, reported that
the committee had informed the now bishop
OF his election and that he had promised to
take the matter under consideration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Its Reassembling Will BE Postponed
Until November

Until November
WASHINGTON, May 5.-The incarnation al
monetary conference, which adjoured to re
assemble in Brussels on the Both inst, will
not reasonable on that date. a general
feeling was expressed by the relre
sentatives of the leading powers that
the end of May not a suitable
time for recommending the labors of the
conference and as the result of a consulta
ton be ween the president, Secretary Grssh-
am and some of the de egates OF the United
States to-day, it was determined to cable
the aunouncemcn. thut the Resembling of
the conference be postponed until some time
next November.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
Damage to building rropartv.

kEENE, y. H, May A terrific gale
with heavy rain began early this morning,
continuing several hours Many trees, sheds,
chimnsys and fences We're Frustrated and
the tin roofing was stripped from the Elliot
City hospital. No large disasters are re-
ported near here but nearly every building
owner suffered some damage. Several land
slides occurred on both the Boston and
Maine and Fitchburg railroads within THE
county, delaying trains.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

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we guarantee DR.. Kennciy's Favorite
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It's u food for the brain, nerve and
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

We authorize our ADVERTISED dr g9ists to
sell you DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this eondt;
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

LOWELL, Mass, May 1T is stated that
a large number of rooms have been en-
gagged at the hotels in this city for the en-
tire month Of June for judges, jury, wit
nestes and counsel, and this is taken a, ad-
dltional proof that the Borden murder trial
viii be he'd in this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

ENosBrRGH FALLS, May "a woman
named Lovsrin, living with Alonzo Aust in
in the east part OF the town, committed
suicide this morning by hanging in the
chamber OF tine house. No cause is given
for the act
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

BENNINGTON May 7. Rev. A. c. Fer
rim has resigned as principal of Burr and
/ Barton Seminary, Manchester retiring at
| the close of the present term. His sue
ces,or IS 10 be Prof, Graves of Swantou,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

chaplain took the statement to Warden Dur
ston at 4:30 y. M. A few minutes later
Mrs Harris ssnt her son A lon to the prison
to ask for tho statement. To Allan the
warden said sharply al haven't got it; |
eau be bothered attending to the requests
OF Mrs. Harris; I've got this prison to run.
Tell your mother that rs soon az | get the
statement ! will send it to her.
Young Harris went away much broken
up. At O'Clock Mrs. Harris with another
lady and Allan, drove TO the prison. They
took With them n wreath of flo Ners to place
upon the coliiu. The wreath bore the in
scriptions: cat rest, and Innocence.
Warden Durston refused to allow them
to take the flowers to the coffin. Then
Alrs Harris asked for the statement made
by her son. The warden, who remained
seated with his hat on, replied that he had
not got the statement and had not seen it,
Mrs. Harris protested that he must have
seen the statement for she had been told
that tho chaplain
Had Left it with the Warden.
Warden Durston finally said he had mail
cd Harris statement to Superintendent of
Prisons Lathrop at Albany.
"But, - said Mrs. Harris, 'you promised
my son that you would han! it to me, "
81 can't help that" replied the warden.
"And can | get it at Albany"
81 don't know"
son. this is terrible, - said the agonize(
woman and she seemed nearer to breaking
down than when the news of her son''
death reached her. Supported by Altar
she Withdrew to the carriage. Before en-
tering the carriage she declared that War
den Durston had disregarded his own prom
ises and the dying request of her son, ant
was now endsavcring to prevent the state
ment from ever being published.
Warden Durston sod afteward that h
could use his own discretion about Civin.
out the statement, and he thought it tn
best policy to send it to Albany. Ito sal,
it was mailed this evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
LIFE FOR LIFE.
CARLYLE w. HARRIS EXPlATES HIS
CRIME OF WlFs MURDER.

Meets Death in the Fatal Chair with
FOrtitufc, Protesting to the Last HIS
Iunocsnce-His Mother Declares Her
Soy Guiltless.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11


cripple with a sore
leg, writes Nr. James
Cook, of Catskill
New York, and after
pending &ATG
with doctors ! found
myself no betfsr. ! then
determined to try DR..
David cniIedy
l'avoritc Remedy.
made at Rondout, y.
v, and after usiua
!, three bottles whirt
costs me Just 9S / ,cdy
cuiirtiy cured. ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
INTERESTING STUDY

You can look all through tho
papers and you won't find bet
ter place to buy than right here.
In underwear we have the Am.
erican Hosiery Cos Underwear.
We have regular sizes and sizes
to fit short stout men. The Ben
nington Shirts and Drawers for
sum mer wear and many other
makes, prices CSC to $Ga5. Warm
weather will soon be here; it is
a good plan to be ready. If you
want a pair of pants don't forget
our perfect fitting King Trous-
ers. Stein Block Cos wholesale
tailors suits for Boys and Young
Men, they have the reputation
of being the best made, ready to
wear Clothing, in the market.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
HE WILL HANG ALMY,
SHERIFF HURLBUTT SETS ALL
SPECULATION AT REST.

Says He Shall Invite ox-SheriG Brig
ham to the Execution on the 10th,
But the Latter VIII Not Assist Him.
No Stay in the Proceedings Iusti-
tutod.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
So COULD HAVE Saved S471
"lt's Our Family DooEer Now"


Mr.. Cook found health, happiness anG
economy in the use Of simple remedy.
8" s,0tred Cor prar, with DYSPEPSIA and
LlNJR COMPLAINT. md WIS nnnrlN q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

The essential lung Eeaun. prlciule OF the pine
tree has final been successfully aeparatr "a
and refined mo perfect cough medicine. Dr
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup, sod By all deal
ers ON guarantee OF satisfaction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

WCoslEE, Ohio, May 2 Rev. David
Kammeter, the oldest active minister in the
L nited States, died hsre yesterday. MIR.
Kammerer was in his 9lst ysar and had
been lor y years a minister OF the German
Lutheran church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

Soy Guiitless.
SING SING, N. Y, May 3. Carlyle w.
Harris the murderer of Helen Potts, passed
his last night on earth without unusual
agitation His self control was remarkable.
He rested well during the night, arose early
and cts light breakfast. The death
warrant was read to him at $3.50. He dis
played Indifference and the reading did not
noticeably affect him.
Harris WIS shaved and his hair cut at
1850. lie then put a new suit OF clothes
furnished by the STATE.
1t was 1890 when the witnesses entered |
the execution chamber. Keeper Connaugh- |
ton ann two assistants then went for Harris.
He was awaiting the final summons in his
coll wish Lim was Chaplain Wells, The |
condemned n;S1 wasraa1y Ill moment aud
the little procession was quickly formed.
Screens had been placed IN front OF the
other cells 60 that the men who will soon
meet Harris'a fate, did not sec him as he
passed with guard on each Bide and the
Chanlain following him.
He locked pale as he stepped into the
room. Keeper Connau.hton pointed to tho
chair and without even It look OF curiosity
at the thing which was to ETH his career
Harris dropped in the seat As he did so
he ssid in n low voice ~ have word to
saw, il the warden will permit" Warden
sT - ,,,,ic, soid uI
desire to say that
1 am Absolutely Innocent"
Those we're his last words. After utter
Jug them he seemed relieved and settled
back in the chair, to which his legs aud
arms had already been strapped. The cleo
1rode was attached to Harris right leg,
which was bare to the knee. Tine helmet
containing the other eectrode was placed
on the head
Electrician Davis attached wires to the
two electrodes and, going to the switch
board, said: "Au ready" Then DR..
Daniels raised his land and at u 40, as tue
sharp click from the lever sounded. the
form in the chair Strengthened up till the
straps crenked. a current Of 1860 volts
passed. through Jus oouE Vi ileil'o -
haal. ao n,t,. ~ vo,t, ,,ero on In inst
E5S aono,,d, tIs cnrre,t ,yoo sbnt oW ,rd
~ k,,I,, eot+Iod bool, lin, in t,a ob,i.
1ifo u.a, o~t,rct o,d oil tba ,,hrsicia,s
rra.e,f ,vnro.sed thanssIvas satisf,I tbot
daotn md haen instantaneous
IVY 10y was Innoocnt
SING SING, May Sat the Amber
House, soon after . O'Clock this afternoon
Mrs Harris saw the reporters. Facing
them. with dry eyes and firm voice sue
said:
eft has been said that CARLYLE Harris was
guilty because ne shed no tears when Helen
Potts died. | shed no tears now, and God
knows [ loved Carlvle Harris. Nv bow was
innocent You men who saw him die know
that he went TO the chair an innocent man.
With his last words he declared his lnno-
csnce and yet he has been killed; he has
been judlcally murdered
His last statement was to have been given
to me as soon as he was dead and have
not received it yet | do not think shall
ever see it, at least NOT as my boy wrote it,
1t was my boys laSt wish that it be given
out to-day, but am powerless to carry
n ou+
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

NEW YORK, May S.--tather Van Rens
seaer OF ST Francis NavIer college, this
city, is le authority for the statement that
Carlyle Harris became Roman Catholic
before he died in the electric chair. Harris
had previously been baptised as an Epis
copalisu. The priest declared today that
be did not believe that Harris was guilty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
A man

without conscience is hardly
worse off than without watch
No excuse for lacking either.
A handsome i4-karat gold, filled,
or COin-Silver watch; jeweled
movement; a perfect time keeper :;
stem-set and winding Gin
about five SecondS) may he bought
for ten dOllarS-eVen less. 1t is far
superior to any Swiss watch at the
price The new, perfected, quick
winding "Waterbury.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17

there expressly acknowledged to be
worth freedom itself. And SO, indeed,
it has come to be. No employment, no
bread; hence, no bread, no life. For the
sake of bare life everything is now sac
rifced.
That is the condition of the workers
in the land to-day, thanks to the capital
ist system of production whereby a few
individuals are allowed to seize upon the
avenues of life, and by virtue Of the
ownership Of these avenues to lead the
life Of idlers themselves and subject the
people to slavery.-The People, April 30.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17
l5-JEwEILED.

Every lover Of a fine
watch should see this one.
The movement is one that
any expert would be
proud of. Gold and steel
works the finest made.
Every bearing set with a
ruby; cut and polished in
shape of oil cup, which
holds the oil for three
years, with one cleaning.
The most economical
watch a person can buy.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17
GOLD FILLED.

First-class Jewellers are
selling this watch for SIS
and S35. These are sam
Iples ofthe verybest make
of watch which is a life
long time keeper; every
body knows that a first
class 20-year filed watch
never wears out. These
ARE made in hand carved
designs, both Ladies' and
Gents sizes, with the Pa
tent Safety Pinion, and
the new Burglar-proot
lnon-pull-out bow.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17
GOLD PLATED,

Four plated and FURNISHED
by hand. The only watch of
its kind ever shown in this
country. You can sell it
for four times the price; ; re-
member you can return the
watch any time within one
year. and receive your
money back if you find II
otherwise thanrepresented
They are made in both La
dies and Gents sizes.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17
B u Y
-B u Y -
GROCERIES and FAMILY SUPPLIES
AT WHOLESALE PRICES.

In large or small quantities, to suit your wants.
We are the only Wholesale Grocery House
that sells direct to the consumer. We can save
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17

oOA4O NAGhLE
Finished. A watch that
is fully guaranteed to
stand the test of 5 years
wear. Stem wind, Stem
set. We have both La
dies and Gents sizes in
this style Of watch, The
works are made of the
very best material, Bal
ance, Jewelled, Tempered
and adjusted, and every
Improvement of q high
class watch, and a per-
feet time keeper.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17
SOLID GOLD

stiffened. Just think OF
the only watch in the
American market Of its
kind that will stand the
test Of 80 years. This is
the very finest watch we
sell; there is no other
watch made just like il;
i'm many respects it will
stand comparison with
watches sold for $50 and
$50. Money returned If
found other than repre-
.sented.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-17

FINE ADJUSTED.
This watch keeps time
in any kind of weather
and keeps time to a sec
ond in either heatorcold.
Such watches are never
sold at a low figure, as
they are to be found only
in high class jewelry
stores, where fabulous
prices are charged d .
These we sell with our
guarantee for 25 years.
Practically a life time
gold filed cases.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-05-26
CUR col0aED PEOPLE.
This column lie edited by w.H.Doggstl

from New I DIRK.
Mr. W. T. Gould, of Roper, spent
Sunday in Edenton.
Mr. n. w. Ryan is erecting new
fence around his home.
Miss Lizzie Lee, of Hertford, was
in the city last week.
Mr. C. f. Phelps. OF Roper, was in
our city last week.
Mr. w. H. Carried spent Sunday
very pleasant la Roper.
Big fire Monday night on Okum
street. FIVE buildings burned.
Mr. T. w Brinkley of Roper paid
our town short visit last week.
Mr. James Brown of E. City was in
Edenton this week. Come again.
Mrs. Hattie L. Terry of st. Paul,
Mimi, is in the city visiting relatives
Mrs Maggie g. Duggins is visiting
friends and relatives in Washington
county.
Great many Edenton people left
this week to attend the Association
at E. City.
Mr. Miles Badham left on the 23rd
for NeWhaven, Conn. We wish him
pleasant stay.
Mr. Thomas Bembery left on the
23rd to Washington. n. c., to attend
the Episcopal Convention.
Mr. John Lowther came home yes
terday from NeWberne in a very
critical condition, his back hlving
been broken.
The Service at ST Johns Church
last Sunday was exceptionally good.
The attendance was large and the
sermon preached by Rev W. j. Her.
ritage was very fine.
The entertainment at the Fair
ground on the 18th was in every way
a success. The program was well
arranged and properly carried out
The May pole was athing of beauty
Rev N. E. Collins is good manager
COLORED NEWS FROM E. CITY, WRITTEN
BY G. A. RICHARDSON.
To- lay is the first day Of the AS
ISOLATION.
Mr.. William Burden has returned
from the North afte: weeI-s tour.
This week is one that will be re-
menbered long after it has passed.
We have in the city this week
Pro-. EBrown of Walters College
We were proud to shake the hand of
Mrs. Martha Midget, recently Of n
Y. city.
Every incoming and outgoing train
was densely packed vest rday with
delegates and visitors for the Asso-
citation.
The Association, together with the
closing of the State Normal School
has made E. City the centre of at
traction for the week.
We were pleased to receive
Messrs Butler and Butts IS members
of the Y. M. G. A In them we have
two Jealous workers.
The Hesperian club gave a grand
musical entertainment last week. The
programme was in every way enter
tanning.
Now is your time to subscribe for
the FISHERMAN & FARMER and learn
what the colored people of Edenton
and Eliz. City are dong.
All that visited the Bible scenery
at the Court House last night, says
it was one of the grandest sceneries
exhibited here.
Mrs Williams is here agaiu with
her orphan children. All that de-
Smyrna times., 1893-01-18
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