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The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

bound, and never did behold surh a
territically hideous object. My whole
soul was bound with feeling of un.
utterable horror. 1t turned suddenly
towards where Hoffman and myself
We're sitting and convulsively point.
ed its fingers in that direction, while
every fibre in it's face seemed distorted
by "A CHASTITY, diabolical, gibbering
grin. swooned. The hall seemed to
swim around me; but still my ears
seemed pierced by the most agonizing
cry | ever heard, and / distinctly
caught "My father!''
could not think, at once, whence
it proceeded but before | had any
time for reflection Il heavy body fell
against me. 1t was poor Hoffman,
He had sprung up into the air, like a
stag when the hunters bullet enters
his heart, when he met that gaze. 1t
was his father!
The gentlemen went on with their
experiments, but with no success.
Hoffman never recovered from the
shock that he received that day, but
for several months was Il raving
maniac. About three days before he
died he asked for his father and
mother and sister; his mother and
sister came, but they told him his
father was i'll. He fortunately had
no recollection OF it until II few days
before he died, when all seemed to
come back like the recollections OF
some horrid dream. His last words
to me We're: "My dear friend, there
is an avenging God, instead of a sys-
TEN OF nature"
| made inquiries and discovered
that his father was a notorious high
wayman, and moreover. the robbery
and murder tor which he was SEN
fenced were the crimes which enabled
him to furnish his son the necessary
means to complete his electric ap
paratus.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
Some English Traits.

John Bull goes through the world
with his shoulders thrust out, ready
to make it tuncomfortabl for any one
who jostles against him. lie has
rough points, as whoever trespasses
upon what he fancies to be his rights
will discover, for he is apt to make
his annoyance known.
Twenty-Five years ago an American
doctor of divinity, being about to
visit London and not knowing any
one there, directed his family to write
to him to the care of a distinguished
clergyman of the city.
Though the American was not per-
sonally acquainted with the English
man, he thought he might take that
liberty with a brother clergyman
who belonged to the church of which
he was a member. An interview sent
him away "a sadder and a wiser
mani"
81 am the Rev. DR.. G., of New
York" said he, on calling on the
Englishmans's house. ''Being a
stranger in London, 1 took the
liberty of having my letters from
home sent to your care. May / ask
if you have received any?"
"Sir," replied the Englishman,
"you took an unwarrantable liberty.
Letters cameto me addressed to you,
and l sent them to the dead letter
office. Good morning, Sir!"
But John Bull, though quick to re-
sent the slightest social Infringement
on his rights, is given to hospitality
if he likes the guest.
An American gentleman once gave
a distinguished countryman "a letter
of introduction to an Englishman
who had Hospitality received him
when in London. The bearer of the
letter, upon calling, met the English
man on his own door-steps, and
handed him the missive.
The Englishman read it, and tore
it up before the Americans face, with
the remark: "This man has no right
to send letters of introduction to
mer'
Having vindicated his social rights,
he turned to the bearer and said
that he was glad to make his ac-
quaintance for his own sake, and
thereafter treated him with as much
courtesy as if he had brought letter
from an old friend.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
The Murphys and Milk Snakes.

The Murphy's, father and son, who have
been preaching temperance in Pittsburc are
being rouDdly abused by some OF the Pitts
burg ministers because they advocate the sale
OF milk on Sunday, believing that the sohrI"-
ty as well as the comfort of worlliDgmen ~
promoted by such sale. Those who tried
sell milk were arrested and fined and h
been obliged to give 1t up. So the thir
P.ttsburgers who have not something bet.it
or stronger at home viii have to satisfy their
thirst on Sundays as well as they can with
warm hydrant water, strongly favored with
the crude petroleum that the Allegheny River
brings down from the oil country and the re-
iineries above Pittsburg. The ministers and
others who offended Mt the Sunday sale OF
milk under such circumstances. II they had
lived in Judea eighteen centuries ago would
have been among the number of those
who rebuSed our Lord for allowing his d4-
ciples to satisfy their hunger by piuckng
the ears Of growing corn as they passed
through the fields. The Christian Sabbath
is very lax institution in the ewes Of those
who prefer the ancient Sabbath which it sup
planted and which they are determined 10
pcrpetuate in accordance with the scycrcst
construction of the Old Testament dispeusa-
tion -Ihtddeiphta Pres.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
Another of Fortunes Favorites

Galveston. Texas, News. July7.
Each of the last two drawings OF the
Louisiana State Lottery has left Il large
slice OF the capital prize in this CITY
viz, $4,000 in May and $4,000 ia
June. The fortunate winner Of the
last $15 900 was Mr.. George w. Sell
bert, a resident Of Galveston and cn-
ployed as book-keeps- in the auditors
office of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe railway. Mr.. Seibert held one-twen-
tieth of ticket No. 90,44 which won
the capital prize of 100000. A News
reporter encountered MIR. Seibert yes
terday, and asked him how he was en-
joylng his recently acquired fortune.
al admit remarked he, 'fhat the sud-
denness with which tho unexpected
good luck came somewhat unnerycd
me, but think have now fully recov-
cred from the shock. which. by the
way, is a very pleasant sort of exper-
ience, which has TO be felt TO be appre-
ciated, as it cannot be properly des-
cribed."
"Oh, yes; got the money immed
lately by depositing my ticket with
Ball, Hutchings g. Co., without even
having to pay any discount or ex-
change.
at was not my first adventure and
doubtless will not be my last with the
Louisiana Lottery. Ihaye been buying
tickets for some time, and while never
regarded it as an Improbable invest
ment, was not sanguine enough TO
expect such good luck as the winning
of capital prize.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
Seven Tickets in the Field.

INDUSTRIAL REFORM PARTY.
For Presidents:
Albert T. Redstone, o. California
For Vice President:
John Colyln. of Kansas.
Nominated at Washington, February 81
WOMAN suFFRAGIsTs.
For President:
Belya A. lockwood, of Washington.
For Vice Presidents:
Alfred Ii. Love, of Pennsylvania.
Nominated at Des Moines, May 10.
UNION LABOR PARTY.
For President:
a. j. Strealor, of Illinois.
For Vice President:
Charles L. Cunningham, OF Arki-~
Nominated at Clnclnuati, May III
UNITED LABOR PARTY.
For Pres idept:
Robert II. Cogdry, Of Illinois.
For Vice President:
w. II, 7. Wakefield, OF Ksnsas.
Nominated ut CiDclnuati, Mag H.
PROHIBITION PA,Tr.
For President:
Clinton B. Fisk, OF New Jersey.
fu Wee President:
,;1nu A. Brooks, OF Missouri.
Nominated at indianapolis, MAY IL
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
For President:
Grover Cleveland, OF New York.
For Vice Presidents:
Allen G. Thurman, OF Ohio.
Nominated at st. Louis, JuneS.
PEPUDLIcAg PARTY.
For President:
Benjamin Harrison, OF Indiana.
For Vice Presidents:
Levi Z. Morton, of New York.
Nominated at Chicago, June IS.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
A Horse who Can Talk

Everybody has heard of "hOrse laugh,
out who has ever seen an equine gifted with
the power of speech? Such an animal would
be pronounced Il miracle; but so would the
telegraph and the telephone have been q
ly a cure for consumption would have been
looked upon as miraculous. but now peo.
pie are beginning to realize that the disease
is not incurable. DIR. Pierce's Golden Medl-
cal Discovery will cure It, II taken In time
This world-renowned remedy will not make
new lungs, but 1t will restore diseased ones
to healthy state when all other means
have failed. Thousands can gratefully te5-
tify to this. All druggists.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
Swallowed d Hairpin.

A young girl, who is employed as an ovcf
seer by the Chicopec Manufacturing Com,
pany, recently swallowed large shawl pin,
which the physicians have, as yet, been un.
able to remove. She was unconsclously play
ing with the pin. which was steel aud about
four inches long. She felt sharp pain, as II
person does when choked, as the plu left her
mouth, but in a few moments the instrument
seemed to pass through he throaS, ana 1t has
not distressed her In the least since. The
llIyslciaus at once concluded that The pin linh
pissed into the stomach. aud a few ineffeci-
nal remedies were restored to- The doctors
ere completely baillcd by The case. The pin
is said to be 100 largo to find It's way to The
surface, as often happens.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
The Old Lady Not Forgotten.

''Btbel," asked Lewiston mother of her
daughter as the fair young girl sat down st
a late breakfast In her morning gown, "did
George leave any package for me last eve
nlngI" Ethel blushcd and said falteringy.
"Why, no, mammal What made you asl1l"
'Oh, nothing, 1 only heard him say a. the
door as he said god-by, Now, here is one
more for your mother,' and / didn't know
but 1t was that pattern for lace lambrequips
That bis mother promised me-" Ethel said
nothing - Lcpistoi. Journal.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

We would be pleased to know OF a mar
or woman who has never had headache oi
been subject to constipation. As these
seem to be universal troubles n little advice
may be in order. Why should persons Gran
pills. etc., which sicken and debilitate wher
such a pleasant and sterling remedy M
Prickly,Ash Bitters will act mildly and Of
fectively on the liver, kidney, stomach and
bowels, and at the same time tone no and
strengthen the whole system, causing head
ache, constipation and all such distressing
evils to quickly disappear.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
Anxiuus to Do Riellt.

well, there's the pic" said the woman to
tho Tramp. 'If you're ms hungry you snv
You are why don't you cat IN What are you
Thinking OFF, madam he replied thought
lriir. ~ hare an aged mother IN the ponr-
house and Pm her only hope. | was thinking
II osSht to take any chsnces. ."--1.n,1
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
Cocoa-Pho.phntcs "Acid.-

The Ideal Nerve and Brain food. rs.
pecially recommended for Dyspepsia, Men
tal and Physical Exhaustion, Headache,
Nervousness, Wakefulnsss and IMPAIRED
Vitality. Invigorating and Strengthening
the nervous system, building up the wasted
nerve tissues, following excesses OF all
kinds, STRENGTHENING the brain and en-.
abling one to undergo severe strain OF both
body and mind. 1t makes delicious drink
with water and sugar only. 80 C at nll drug.
gists. ". S. Haswell, General Agent. ben.
yer, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

w. c. Boner is now reaping the ben.
eft OF course at Elliott's Business
College, Burlington, Ia, as book.
keeper for Il large Lumber Co. at Buf.
falo Gap, Dakota.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

England has one COW to eight and
half persons; France one cow to
three and one-third, and America one
COW to one and two-thirds persons.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
,lares the tiger at his foes.

AS glares tne Tiger AZ MS Toes,
Hemmed In by hunters, spears and bows
And, ere he bounds upon the ring,
Selects the object of his spring.
So disease, in myriad forms, fsstens "
fangs upon the human race. Ladies who
suffer from distressing ailments peculiar e
their sex, should use DIR. Pierce's Favofit
Prescription. II is a positive cure for ths
most complicated and obstinate cases oi
leucOrrhea, excessive flowing, painful men
situation, unnatural suppresslons, pr1lap
sus, or falling OF the womb, weak back
"female weakness" anteversion, ratrover
sion, bearing-down sensations, chronic
congestion, Inflammation and liberation oi
the womb, Inflammation, pain and tender.
ness in ovaries, accompanied with 'interna
heptv
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
sure Cure for PiIes-

ed Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles when
all other ointments have failed. It absorbs
the tumors, aIlays the itching at once, acts
aa q poultice, gives instant relief DIR.
Kinks German Pile Ointment is prepared
only for Piles and Itching Of the private
parts and nothing else. Every box is war
ranted. Sold by druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price, so cents and 81 90 per box.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

Don't disgust everybody by hawking,
blowing and splitting, but use DR.. Sage's
Cstsrrh Remedy and be cured, I.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
When grocer retires from business be
weighs less than he did before.
wtibelyn,s Na,aline.

have used little over one bottle OF VIII
beim's Sasaline on my little boy. He ba
been afflicted with catarrh and snifiles sine q
his birth and Mt times he would snore and
choke up so much In his sleeD that W.
thought he would smother. He Is now all
raht and sleeps easily, and the catarrh and
without Wilhelm's NasaIine II It cost ten
doiinIs bottle instead Of fifty cents.
CHAs r. DEHN, 1856 18th ST., Denver.
Wilhelm's Nasaline is sold by druggists.
Price 5Oc
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her castorin,.
When she was . Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became hbs, she clung to c~,orfs
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

People who have seen two lovers say
good-by never have any trouble afterward
in believing in eternity.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

He-"Isn't' Mrs. Mavdupp's black haiI
pretty?" She-"I don't think 1t half as be
coming as her light brown"
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

When a watch manufacturing company
fails, of course somebody must be ap-
pointed TO wind up the affairs OF the con
cern."
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

The St. James hotel of Denver is highly
PRAISED by all who have been It's patrons.
The location is most central, appointments
elegant, and the table exceptionally fine.
The house is very popular with people
from this district.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

Bachelors and old maids are naturally
quite self-possessed.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

Constant Reader-Trere are several large
coin collectors in the United States. Jay
Gould Is probably the Isrges..
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

.Is that friend OF yours, Johnson
Certainly he Is. Didn't you Just see him
ask me to lend him do.lat?'
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

Whether or not this will be clean cam
paigh depends upon the activity OF tns
campaign lye and the amount OF soap
brought into service.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
Denver, Colorado.

Out In Morocco girl sits stillend grows
fat before marriage. In this country she
does all that work after marriage.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28
TlH StOCkgTOVGrS and FaTu1y SNDD]V C0nD2DV

Whoesnle ana Groccrr
we Colorado
The Delta independent., 1888-08-28

The New York World says "the hustle Is
on Its last legs" That, certainly, Is ver~
unconventional place for It.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-07-27
Everybo should go.

Every body should go.
The Str. Haven Belle has been
chartered to run an excursion to
Edenton from Roper City and
Mackey's Ferry on Saturday, Aug.
4th, for the pleasure of colored
people.
The elegant Str. S. A. Mccall.
commanded by that clever and jovial
Captain Thos. Phelps, will give
special excursion from Edenton to
Mays Head on Saturday night next,
leaving Edenton at II p. m. This
will be a splendid trip and will give
the excursionists all Of Sunday on
the beach.
Three days at Nays Head will be
given to all those who go on the
excursion given by the coy Str.
Haven Belle from Murfreesboro, all
landings on Chowan river and Eden
ton. The fare is very low and a
large crowd we bespeak for them.
The steamer will leave Murfreesboro
on Tuesday, July 3Ist. Two games
of Base Ball will be PLAYED at Nag S
Head on Thursday and Friday by
the Winton and Aulander clubs.
The Str. l. D. Coleman will make
an excursion from Creswell and
Columbia Saturday, july 28th, giving
all an opportunity to attend the
Scuppernong Union Meeting at
Roanoke Island and spend day at
the favorite resort, Nays Head.
The Str. Haven Belle will make
an excursion on Tuesday, August
9TH, from Roper City. Edenton and
plymouth to Windsor, for the benefit
Of Locust Grove church, (coored.)
This will be a grand trip.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-07-27
EXCURSIONS.

The Str. Haven Belle gave an
excursion, for colored people, on
Sunday last, to Montrose from
Edenton.
The grandest trip of the season
will be the excursion by Str. Lucy to
Nays Head to-day. The steamer
will leave Edenton on arrival of Str.
Roberts from up Chowan river, and
will stay at Mays Head two days
and three nights, returning Monday.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-07-27
A BOTTLING ESTABLISHMENT.
A CARD.

To our friends and patrons we extend
our heartfelt thanks for the unexpected
approval given our Lager Beer on last
Saturday, although we felt confident
that our abundant supply wG1 sufficient
for almost any demand, yet long before
night it had dwindled down, 50 that We
were compelled 10 start our bottliu2
force again. The success. that has
attended our enterprise, has been beyond
our most s@nGuine expectation. All
while 1t has not met the approval Of Il
few OF our intimate friends aud &C
Gulintancos, yet We feel Sratiiied 10
know that 1T is nevertheless a success.
We have ever been \ the foremost ranks
for public good. and in 20 cas- have we
ever let Our blind infatuatiOn for
foreign enterprises de5er US for one
moment from fostering ana encouraging
home industries. We will use our
utmost efforts 10 make it much larger
success than it now is, and we will be
pleased to have the cooperation Of the
citizens OF this community.
Respectfully Yours.
MOORE z WILSON.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-07-27
Scales ana PLANTS.

Tomatoes are in our market.
Drink beer and get fat. sc bottle
Miss Lizzie Bateman is visiting in
Petersburg.
Moore & Wilson knows well what
printers like.
Latest news-Dockery has accept
ed a joint canvass.
Ice cold Beer-5c per bottle at
Moore & Wilson's.
Get ready and 90 on the Str. Lucy
to-day to Nays Head.
We regres to hear of the illness of
Mr.. Jno. NJ. Wozelka.
The boys are now sporting the
white hat, cane and bandanna.
The "Anhauser Busch" Beer, sc
per bottle at Moore & Wilson's.
Pure Wines-Sherry, Port, Ca
tawba and Blackberry. Prices low.
Hooper & Co.
Miss Minnie Thompson and Miss
Mary Coke left this week for a sum-
mer visit North.
NoTIcE-AIl kind of Fresh Meats
at Central Market and Ice, cheap, by
w. III. Harrell.
French Polish for Ladies Shoes
ten cents-bottlcs reflled for less.
Hooper & Co.
The accomplished Miss Blanche
Boushel, Of Camden, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Bush, here.
Look how cheap V. D. Jones is
selling Tyler's Best family Flour, at
Sc per pound. At.
Moore & Wilson beats them all on
Beer-only &c per bottle or SOC per
dozen. Aint it cheap.
Some summer counting is being
done now which may doubtless even
tuate in winter weddings.
ga burnt child breads the fire.
watch developments-Beer always
cool at Moore & Wilson's.
Read the card in this issue of F. !
". NllGCuClI q DIO. ASH OCdG ali OIi
fresh fruits and vegetables.
IF the citizens take our advice
about the free use Of lime, the sick |
list this year will be quite small.
Do YOU want to do a rOusing big |
trade this fall? Then put an attract
i've advertisement in this paper.
Benton Shoe Polish. The very |
best for fine shoes. Bottles reflled |
at reduced price. Hooper & Co.
Nays Head is considered TO be
the finest and healthiest place in
North Carolina to raise children.
Sunshine Shoe Backing, best
made, improves and softens leather
and holds polish. Hooper & Co.
Mr.. H. A. Bond and daughter, Dr.
Capehart and family and several
others went to Nag's Head last Fri
day.
The time Of meeting of the Young
Mems Democratic Club has been
changed from Wednesday to Tuesday
nights.
Moore & Wilson are selling more
Beer than ever before-because they
have dropped the price from 1Oc to
sc per bottle.
Mr.. NJ. F. Bond is again at Nag's
Head prepared to accommodate his
friends that wish to board in a private
family. At.
Quite number of our citizens are
in attendance Of the District Confer
ence this week at Primers Church,
Northampton county.
Bandanna Handkerchiefs and !
Campaign Cravats, with the photo I
graphs Of the National Candidates, t
on sale at j. G. Sharp's. |
The Schooners, Janet and M. 2. |
King, both from Havre Delgrace,
this week cargos of coal
for Mr.. NJ. II. Dixon. They brought
some 250 tons.
The Dunn Signboard says the s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-08
FIFTIITE CONGRESS.
WAsHlNGToN, August Z, 1888,
Seuate.

The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr.. Joues, of Arkansas, instructing the
Committee OH Finance to make investi-
cation Of the cotton-baggng pool, was
taken mp and adopted
Senate blll to remove the political dis
abilities OF Julien Myers, OF Georgia, was
reported from the Judiciary Committee
andpassed.
Tho Senate at o'clock resumed the
consideration OF the fisheries treaty in
op0n executive session, and WAS adj
dressed by Mr.. Sherman in opposition
10 its ratification. lie said ne had made
up hls mind moi 70 engage in the debate.
bat the remarks of the Senators from
Alabama and from Delaware (Messrs.
Morgan and Saulsbury) referringto what
had occurred IN the committeeman on
foreign relations had made him change
his mind. He denied their assertions
tina; the course pursued by tho Repub-
lican senators Tin declining 10 ofier
Gmendments) was the result OF party
caucus. and assured those senators that so
far as he knew there had been no caucus
decree, no eancus order, and no pro-
eeejing Of a caucus 10 influence in the
slightest degree tho action of any SEN
aior as 10 Offering amendments. The
only subject OF the conference had re.
lated TO the question OF considering the
tresty Ia secret or in open session. Dis
cussing the details Of the pending treaty,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-08
Death of an Ola Printer.
Special telegram 70 mo Dispatch.l


STANTON, VA, August 7.-Mr. George
Harlan, an old and esteemed citizen Of
this city, died last night, in the sixty
seventh year of his age. He was q
printer and in early life lived in Rich
mond, where he was married. His wife
died some months since and her death
was noticed in the Diapatch. About
forty years ago he was part owner and
conducted the Fincastle Democrat. lie
was member of the Augusta company,
Mexican volunteers, had been deputy
sheriff, and at the time of his death was
justice of the peace and notary public.
The funeral this afternoon was from the
Methodist Episcopal church, South, of
which he was member and a steward.
He was buried with Masonic honors.