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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
The Funeral Month or March.

| An observant metropolitan barber says that
he can tell ones physical condition by the
! state of his hair,
The Bible tells US that with his hair gone
Samson lost his strength. The Romans con
sldered badness serious atfiiction and Julius
Caesar was never quite satisfied with himseh
because his poll was bare.
The face however, is the open book, and
one can readily trace in its various expires
sions, lines changes and complexion the stats
OF the system.
The eve that is unusually bright and yel
has pallid brightness, the face upon WHOSE
cheeks nature paints a rose of singular beauty
and flush, more marked in contrast with the
alabaSter appearance OF the forehead and
nose and lower part of the face, Is one OF
those whom the skilled physician will tell YOU
viii some day dread the funeral month OF
March, because it is then that consumption
reapS its richest harvest. Consumption they
tell us is caused by this, that and the other
thing. by microbes IN the air, by micro-organ-
ismS in the blood, by deficient nutrition. by a
thousand and one things, but whatever the
cause, decay begins with cough and the
remedy that will effectually stop the cause of
that cough cures the disease OF the lungs
That is all there is of it.
The cough is an evidence of a wasting. To
stop 1t etfeCtually, a remedy must be used
that will search out the cause, remove that
and then heal the lung and do away with the
cough. This is the power, special to itself.
possessed alone by Warmers Log Cabin Cough
and Consumption remedy. This is no new
tangled notion of narcotics and poisons. but
an old-fashioned preparation of balsams,
roots and herbs, such was used by
ancestors many years ago, the formula of
which has been secured exclusively by the
present manufacturers at great trouble and
expense. 1t is not mere cold dryer. 1t is a
system searcher and upbuilder and a con-
sumption expellant. Where others fail, 1t
wins, because it gets at the constitutional
cause and removes it from the system.
j. w. II ensaw, of Greensboro, Pa, on Jan.
Is, 1888, rep orted that . he had derived more
real benefit for the length of time, from
Warmers Log Cabin Cough and Consump-
ton remedy than he had for years from the
best state physicians"
If you have a cough, night sweats, "poSi-
tive assurance in your own mind that you,
oh-you, have no consumption" and yet lose
flesh, appetite, courage, as your lungs waste
away. you may know that soon the funereal
month of March will claim you, unless
promptly and faithfully you use the article
named. If other remedies have failed try
this one thoroughly. If others are offered,
insist the more on trying this unequaled
Some persons are prone to consumption,
and they should never allow the disease to be-
seated
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

relic of a conquest of which the
cOnquerOr is naturally proud, measuring
three feet eight inches, and made by the
art Of the taXidermist almost as natural as
life, suspended on the wall of the library,
is the counterfeit presentment of that
king of all the inland fresh water fish of
North America, the muskallOnge. This
specimen was captured with an eight
ounce split bamboo rod, after a play of
fOrty-tiv minutes. He weighed thirty
two ponds. OF course there are on rec
ord more remarkable catches than this,
so far as weight is concerned. For in
stance, one mans experience ranges all
the way from three to forty two pounds;
another vOuchcs for tifty-one and three
quarter pounds, measuring five feet seven
inches. The majority of muSkallonge
taken are between five and about twenty
pounds.
The habits of the muskallonge are
described by an expert angler as ''shy,
crafty, and somewhat mysterious in all
his movements. Seldom, and then only
IN the days of early spring, does he show
himself above the surface. Sometimes
in March or April, when the stream
which ne haunts is in high food, he NAV
be seen disporting himself over the sub
merged low lands Or basking in the sun.
At such times MS usual cunning seems
to desert him to some extent The
habits of the fish are predaciOus and
solitary. Except in the pairing season
he knows no ties of kindred, and seems
to disregard any other than a gustatorv
liking for his own. His opinion as to
the edible qualities of his kind agrees
with that Of most fishermen. During
the day the mushalionge lies well hidden
In deep water, motionle.s, with his head
and partlyOpened mouth streamward.
He appears to be asleep inert and harm
less, but If some unwary fish or other
suitable prey approach, swift as lightning
he darts forward to receive the intruder
within. The habitat of the muskallonge
is of great extent. From the head of
Underwater above Quebec to Lake St.
Clair on an east and west line, and from
OHIO south to Georgian Bay north, he oc-
cuples all waters congenial to his tastes
and habits Yet it cannot be said that
he IS anywhere now very plentiful,
which Is one of the mysteries of his ex-
1stence, considering that he is hardy.
long lived, and very prolific in spawn.
l he probable reason is that millions of
the eggs are devoured before Matching
by frogs and water-kelpies, which usual |
ly abound in places where the fish
spawn" SIN the summer this fish is not
generally found in very deep and clear
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
A New Test.

I know married couple who have a
bright child, who presume has heard
her father pitch into her mother about
those buttons or socks or something, and
l supposed she stored UP the knowled ge
to make point on her mother. Any
way, they were at breakfast and the little
girl was rather quiet Suddenly she
spoke up in a very severe tone:
mamma. Are you moral woman?"
''What do you ask such an extraordi-
nary question for: hope | am
well, You didn't darn my socks last
week. San Francisco Chronicle.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
Secret of the sphinx

An undertaking has been begun which
ought to yield results or special interest.
This Is the removal of sand from round
the sphinx. The sphinx occupies a po-
sition where the encrOachment of the
desert is most conspicuous. At the
present day nothing is to be seen of the
animal except its head and neck; but the
old Egyptian monuments on which it is
figured show not only the entire body
down to the paws, but also a large
square plinth beneath, covered with orna-
ments. Since the time of the Greeks,
pc haps, even since the reign of George
", this plinth has disappeared beneath
the sand and its very existence had been
forgotten.
1t is generally supposed that the sphinx
is hewn out of a large, isolated rock
which overlooked the p ain; but VI.
Maspero's researches suggest that it is a
work still more stupendOus. He has
proved that the sphinx occupies the CEN
ter of an amphitheatre, forming a kind
of rocky basin, the upper rim of which is
about on a level with the head Of the ami
NAL. The walls of this amphitheatre,
whenever visible, are cut by the hand of
man. 1t seems probable, therefore, that
in the beginning there was a uniform
surface of rock in which an artificial val
ley has been excavated, so as to leave in
the middle a block out of which the
sphinx was finally hewn. The excava-
tions now being carried on will doubtless
verify the existence of the plinth shown
on the old paintings, and also furnish
evidence, by the ornamentation of the
plinth, of the true age of the monument.
NJ. Maspero is inclined to assign it to
very great tiquity-possibly higher
than the early dynasties-that is, than
the first period of Egypt an history. As
the result of last winters work, the sand
round the sphinx has already been
lowered by about thirty meters. -L0ud0n
Acaden1y.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

BLACK BASS (SMAIL MOUTH SPECIES).
lection. In taking the bait the black
bass is very capric;ous. Although any
bait to- be successful must be one the
bass is acquainted with, yet bait that
is acceptable at one time will be de-
clined at another, so that if the angler
desires to catch without being caught
IN the lurch, and if he considers the rep
utatlOn of diplomat preferable to the
fate Of the philosopher, he will provide
himself with a repertory of bats with
which he may amuse himself and the fish
until he has caught onto the popular
taste. But let no bass deceive You.
They may t1irt with the bait, and give
all the evidence of being hooked, when
suddenly it is thrown aside in disdain,
and-yOu must try again.
The large mouth species is not so fas-
tidious Although there is a difference
Of opinion about his game qualities, his
record as an entertaining companion
does not appear as favorable as his more
dimunltive featured relative. 1t is also
said that he receives fewer invitations to
dinner. However cautious he may be
about being entertained himself, he is
ever ready to entertain unawares He
appears to be without appreciation of all
the bOunties of nature. In the cleaning
he and his companions assemble APP
parently to bask in the mellow light
which is reflected from the pebbles.
Often does man do likewise. So the
habit shows some intelligence on the
part of the bass. But if the man who is
doing likewise at the same time has his
rod within reach he may take advantage
of this habit.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

waters, devoid of vegetable matter, nor
In swift current; although there are
exceptional instances on record He
must generally be looked for in lakes and
rivers furnishing abundance of aqueous
plants"
when trolling at an ordinary speed
and striking large muskallonge, the
feeling is as if you had struck into log.
In such cases the line must be let to run
lie surely until the inertia Of the fish is
overcome, and he IS fairly in tow, being
careful not TO let him turn tail or get a
slack line. When started he will gener-
ally come easy for few yards. but upon
realizing his position will strike for the
bottom. Finding himself checked he
will perhaps submit to lie lowed until he
begins to choke, at this jUcture he will
probably Try to Overrun the line The
angler must then take in slack quickly,
for sometimes the fish viii get the line
across his mouth, entangling it among
his teeth, where it IS speedily so abraded
that 1t breaks. As soon as the heavy
surges of the fish have ceased he NAV be
hauled close to the boat and a def blow
on the back of the head with musk l.
longe club viii finish the battle"
Most of these fish taken by trolling
are secured from the first of July to the
end Of September, as that is the season
of greatest growth for the sub aqueous
plants, in which they make their lair.
In fine open fall they may be taken up to
the end Of October"
An angler states as his experience that
it is Of little use to troll for mustaIlOnge |
during raw north or east wind, but |
when gentle south or southwest breezes |
prevail is the best time Warm foggy |
have been found good for all !
kinds of fishing
He who bats his hook for sport will
not fail to bait it for the black bass, and, |
if he is fortunate enough to allure the
small mouth species to play with him, he
may enjoy an experience not soon to be
forgotten certainly not SO long as the
fish is holding an animated conversation
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
A Prohibition Bride Wanted

There was a small riot in Bolton 70
Gently, because a marriage, which had
been anticipated with much interest. jj
not come off. The bridegroom, We'll
known tradesman, who is an ardent al
vocate of temperance principles. Wen, a
the brides house before proceeding ~
the church, and, placing a pledge car5
before her. insisted on her at once signin.
il. She refused, whereupon he announced
that there should be no wedding. The
clergymen and a number of friends we,s
at the church. but the parties did not an.
pear, and when the cause transpirei,
number of women assembled outside ~
the brldegroom's house and pelted linn
with rotten eggs and other pleasant
missiles, and so much resentment va,
manifested that he found it expedient 70
leave home for a time.-L0Hd0a Trt.E
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

The church is cruciform in plan. with
a dome over the crossing, is vaulted in
stone throughout and has a crypt under
the chancel. 1t is described by an Eng
lish paper as being favorable specimen
of the transition between the fam boyant
and Renaissance styles. which is so popu-
lar in rural France. 1t is built of white
Portland and Bath stone, las neither
spire nor tower, and is very rich in detail.
Behind the altar there is a semi-circular
passage, to be used as a sacristy, with an
entrance to the vaulted chamber under
the church, in which the bodies have
been placed Chicago Herald.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
ANGLERS VICTIMS.
SOME FISH THAT ARE FOUND
IN LAKE AND STREAM.
The Haunts and Habits and Ways
of Catching the Muskal-
lonSe - Varieties of
the Bass Family

There are many kinds Of fish. and there
are many kinds of fishers. But, for the
present, we consider only those of the
former which give support to the latter.
The experience of many men is-at least
in matters Of sport-better than the ex-
perieDce of one man; so l called upon
some Of those who have ''been there
among them a very reverend gentleman
and from their interesting converse
tiOns, as well as from scientific and sport
ing authorities, | have caught much that
trust may interest the devOtees of the
rod.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

with him. And when the angler has
taken him home-if he is fortunate
enough to get him that far-he will have
a delicate reminder that next to a worthy
conquest is a valiant ti9ht and that in
ward satisfaction that cultivated
acquain lance alone can give.
1t is matter of interest to note that
the small mouth species varies to a con-
siderable extent in color, so much so that
individual fish have been known to as
sumo different shade, in harmony with
their surroundings, evidently at will,
and for the purpose of their own pro-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

Mrs. Peters had ills.
Mrs. Peters had chiils
Mrs. Peters was sure she was going 70 die;
They dosed her with pills,
With powders and squillS
With remedies wet, and with remedies dr.
Many medicines lured h-r
But none of them cured her
Their names and their number nobody cou'd
tell;
And she soon might have Il ed
But some Pellets were tried
That acted like magic. and then she got we'll
The magic pellets" were DIR. Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets Uhe original IirfIa
Liver Pills. They cured Mrs. Peters, and now
she wouldn't be without them.
THERE is a flourishing grove Of - 90 Cocoon.
nut Il ees at Cape Sablt, the sout ernmost
point OF Florida
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
Woke Up the Wrong Customer.

A timid youth had business with a
firm consisting of two brothers. Find
ing one of them alone in the counting
room he stammered out:
opp please, sir, h-h-h- have I the h
h-honor of ad-d-d-dressing you or wy
your b. D. b. brother!|
My brother sir, was the uncom-
promising epiy.-Judge.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
A Square Statement by n Carpenter.

For years 1 have had "A chest troubls
amounting o nothing short OF CONSUMPTION I
sdIC how others in like condition had been
cured by the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi.
in my own case. The results are so plane "a
hardly to require bitStOcb or any dUgcy-ment
in favor of this crate remedy. 1t does 0nl il
claims. 1t builds up the system, support, and
strengthens where others fail" He ADJ: NV
recovery, viii h is now on sure foundation
hinges entirely on the compass of this wonder.
full Restorative, having tried other remedies
without bit of relief"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
"Consumption Can be Cured"

DR.. J. :. COMBS, OwensviIIe, Ohio, says: II
nave given SCOTS EMULSION of Cod Liver oil
with HypophOsphites to four patients with
better results than seemed possible with any
remedy. All were hereditary cases of Lung
disease, and advanced to that 5 age when
frequent pulse, fever and Emaciation All
these cases have increased in weight from Is
to % lbs, and are not now needing any medi-
cir
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
TIE ROCK BASS.

For comparatively quiet sport you
might tackle rock bass. The color is
handsome, being olive, with a brassy
tinge, and markings of yellow and green.
A species said to be peculiar to the
Roanoke River, Virginia, is lighter in
color. being described as ',siIvery, busted
with dark points" This is a fish that
sometimes ladies are interested in catch
ing and -disposing of.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
The Handsomest Lady In Tow,

Remarked to friend the other day tha. .s,
knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat ana
Lungs was a superior remedy, as it stopped ba,
cough instantly when other remedies had ri,
effect whatever. So to prove this and CON.
vince you of its merit, any druggist will -.v.
you a Sample Bottle Free. Large bottle, =
cents and 81
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

suffer dizziness, indigestion, Inflammation Of
the eyes, headache, lassitude, inability TO per.
form mental work and indisposition for bodily
labor. and annoy and disgust your friends and
acquaintances with your nasal twang and Of
fensive breath and constant efforts 10 clean
your nose and throat, when DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy" will promptly rel eve You Of
discomfort and suffering, and your friends Of
the disgusting and needless infections Of your
lOathSome disease
OVER 1,OOO. OOO,OOO cans are used annually by
.he Gamers OF this G untrY.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
Consumption surely Cured.

To the Editor:-Please inform your readers
that ] have positive remedy for the above
named disease: BY its timely use thousands q
hopeless cases have been permanently cured. |
shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedy
FREE to any of your readers who have con-
sumption if they will send me their Express
and =. o. address. Respectfully,
Z. A. SLOCUM, NC, ISL Pearl St., y. 7.
If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac ThOmp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell &c. per bottle.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

Look at the strawberry bass. His ap-
pearance suggests, as his name implies
a lusciousness that you may verify by
putting TO the test.-E ". Milan, IN
L1ter-Ocedn.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

MEMORIAL CHAPEL, FARNRoROUGH.
should be erected at Chiselhurst, but an
Englishman who owned the only suitable
ground, treasuring hereditary hate for
Frenchmen, and especially for Roman
Catholics, despite the intercession of the
Queen and the Prince of Wales, refused
to sell, and it was necessary to select
another site.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
The Experience of Mrs. Peters.

THE entire police force Il Kansas Citva-.
church members. Two are elders, ana aav
number deacs rs ~'
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
Tom b of the NaDOIeOnS.

The accompanying illustrations give a
very correct idea of the tomb of Napo-
leon III, and son. The widow and
mother desired that the mausoleum
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
Don't Hawk, Spit, Cough,

IT is seven hours and a quarter now from
tn
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06

medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla t expcl the In
purities which have accumulated in the blood aur
ing the winter, to keep up strength as the warm
weather comes on, create appetite and promote
healthy digestion. Try Hoods Sarsapariila this
spring and you will be convinced that It 90 possess
superior and peculiar merit.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-04-06
HOOd's SarsaDariIIa

Sold by all druggists 81 six for s.. Prepared only
by c. l. HOOD & co, Apothecaries. Lowell. Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-04-12
A Bull Fight Horror.

At bull fight at Celaya, Mexico,
two weeks ago Sunday, the bull-ring
was crowded with spectators of the
bull fighters from Leon was still play
ing with the first bull when fire sud
denly broke out on the sunny side of
the plaza. A panic seized upon the
vast assemblage and frightful spec
tacle was the result. The plaza was
constructed of wooden masts, reeds,
etc., and the amphitheatre was in a
blaze in a few seconds. Nine dead
bodies, in some cases so charred as to
be unrecognizable, were taken from
the smoking ruins. Nine persons were
so badly burned that they died. Six
ty weight persons were very badly burn
ed, and though they still live, at least
ten of them will die. Many persons,
in escaping, were knocked down and
trampled upon by the panic-stricken
throng, and seriously, but not fatally
injured.
The bulls, maddened by the roaring
of the flames, broke loose from their
stalls and rushed wildly through the
surging mass of humanity, tossing
alOft and knocking over all who stood
in their way.
The fire was incendiary. In the
Celaya Jail were a number of prisoners,
army deserters, etc, who had obtained
permission from the authorities to at
tend the bull fight. One of the desert
ers struck a match and lighted one of
the dry petates (matts) and in an in
slant the "sOl' side of the ring was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-04-12
Horace Greeley's Penmanship.

Thirty years ago Mr.. Greeley's exc
cradle handwriting was standing
joke and many are the stories told of
it. The following seems to be a new
one, as it is one of the best. NJ. B..
Castle of Sandwich, ILL.,, had invited
Mr.. Greeley to lecture. To this the
following reply was sent:
Dear Sir-I am Overworked and
growing old. | shall be sixty next
February third. On the whole it seems
L must decline to lecture henceforth,
except in this immediate vicinity, if |
do at all. l cannot promise to visit
Illinois on that errand-certainly not
now. HORACE GREELEY.
We can partly imagine the great eff
forts made by the lecture committee
and others to decipher Horace's pot
hooks, and the delight which they
must have felt at their success in ex-
tracing their general meaning. That
they did so will be seen in the follow
ing epistle forwarded in due time to
Mr.. Greeley:
SANDWICH, ILL, May 18th.
Horace Greeley, New York Tribune:
Dear Sir-Your acceptance to lecture
before our association next winter came
to hand this morning. Your penman-
ship not being the plainest it took
some time to translate it, but we sue
ceeded, and would say your time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-04-12
A New War Story.

General Alexander tells this story
At the battle of Manassas he was fight
ing near farm house, which he dis
covered to be the house of Mr.. Lewis
McCabe, relative of his wife. Before
the battle was over the house was lit
orally riddled and the farm ruined.
General Alexander never saw McCabe
again until at Appomattox. While
fighting there his artillery was near a
farm house, which he found out to be
the house of Mr.. McCabe. He met that
gentleman few moments later and he
said: "My home at Manassas was ruin
ed by battle and l left it and came two
hundred miles away. L thought | was
clear out of reach, but now this home
is ruined" 1t is curious that the first
and last battles of the war should be
fought on Mr.. McCabe's farm.-[Atlan-
ia Constitution.