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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
ANOTHER ON VANCE.
The Sequel to the Connecticut Congress
 mans Swel1ed Head.

The Sequel to the Connecticut Congress
 mans Swel1ed Head.
 Congressman Vance and his long haired friend, Martin of Texas, have had falling out, and it is funny story. The cause of the arrangement (which isn't likely to 1ast) of these two inseparables, is peculiar, and has caused considerable -merriment. With the first days of spring MT Vance came out in dapper suit and white tile. From that day on he took to walking to the capitol by way of the avenue, with coat, at his side. Now Congressman Cum mings of New York, one of the many wags of the house, came to the conclusion that the gentleman from Connecticut was en- tirely too proud of his looks, and he de- termined to put a stop to it. Each day, therefore, for the past two weeks, Cum mings has called and placed thin piece of paper under the lining of Vance's new tile. Each day the tile got smaller, until fin ally the Connecticut politician was wearing it on the side of his head. Vance com plained several times about the thing, but his friends all assured him it was not the hat which was smaller, but his head which was growing larger each morning. Vance, who knows how to take such chaff, started out on Wednesday to see some friends in the lobby, and found he couldn't get the tile on at all Martin happened to be near by, and in sheer desperation Vance bor- rowed his slouch hat and went out. When he returned he found the long-haired Texan admiring himself in one of the cloak room looking glasses Vance immediately sug- gested trade, to which Martin not only agreed but threw in almost all outdoors ''ter boot.p To-day, however, the jokers say, Martin came to the house with blood in his eye. and, seeking out MT Vance, accused him openly of having tricked him into taking the hat which would fit him only with wads of paper under the lining. This Vance indignantly denied; and they parted in anything but @ friendly way: Cummings, sly joker says he will wait until next week, and then write Vance that it was he who put up the job.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
CONDENSED NEWS.

Mrs. Claire Hoyt, of Danbury, Conn.,, cele- brated her 9Sth birthday, having walked two miles to church the day before
 The general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church has began it's sessions at Newborn, N. c. Three hun dred delegates are present.
 The New York state canals will be officially opened May TO- Repairs on the damaged schoharie aqueduct and work on the length ened locks will be finished by Saturday night.
 wG Duttenhoffer, tax collector of Colum- bia. Pa. having defaulted to the amount of s6 ooO' now turns out to be forger as well, his bonds having no genuine signatures upon them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
The Brewers' Fight in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, May 1.-The coopers having refused to withdraw their resolution to ab- stain from drinking pool beer, as demanded by the Boss Coopers' association, lockout was declared against them by eleven firms, employing about 150 men A movement has been inaugurated by 100 saloon keepers to purchase a controlling interest in one of the largest breweries in the city, to be run on strictly union principles Eight hours will constitute @ days work, and three sets of hands will be employed The establishment will be opened night and day, and will give work to nearly ell the locked out brewers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
THE TORPEDO CLASS.

Twenty-two Commissioned Officers Who
 Will Study the Science of Torpedo Man
 ufacture.
 NEWPORT, R. l., May 1.-The torpedo class appointed by secretary of the navy for this year, comprising % commissioned off cers, arrived this morning and reported to Capt Goodrich of the navy, commanding torpedo stations, for duty. For three months they will be instruc ed in torpedo manufacture and science of submarine tor pedo warfare and then have four months more with naval war college here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
They Wan. to Back the Boston Boy.

BOSTON, May 1.-The Herald yesterday re- ceived from two wealthy gentlemen separate offers to back Sullivan for S5, 900 against Kilrain. Both offers were made without con- sultation with either Sullivan or Phillips, his manager. One of the gentlemen announced that as Sullivan declines to recognize Kilrain,s title to the championship, or the value of the Richard K. Fox belt as token thereof, hs would be backed against Kilrain for any amount from 5000 to SIG, 1000 for a fight to decide the relative merits of the men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
IGNORANT MIR. ROCKEFELLER.
He Would be Glad to Enlighten the Trus
 Investigators, But Can't.

He Would be Glad to EnligIten the Trust
 Investigators, But Can't.
 WASHINGTON, May 1.-In the continuation of the investigation of trusts by the manufac- turers committee of the house, Mr. John D. Rockefeller, president of the Standard Oil trust, was examined. He seemed to know very little about the facts sought to be dis covered by Counsel Gowen, but agreed to furnish the information when he returned to New York. The questions asked were the number of barrels of oil refined by the Stand ard Oil company in 1887; the capacity of the refineries merged in the trust since the begin ming of 1888, and the character of the natural gas interests of the company in Indiana
 He said the only oil product that competed with American petroleum was the Russian; that his company had no agents abroad; that it Shad never tried to secure an interest in the Russian oil fields or products. He denied that the Standard trust was interested in any other forms of business, save pertaining to that of oil industry.
 Mr. Smith-Are you connected with the ron business?
 Mr. Rockefeller, with a smile)-No.
 Mr. Snith-Are you in the soap businessa
 Mr. Rockefeller-No
 MT, Smith-Mr Rockefeller, the Standard oil witnesses that this committee has tried to examine. have shown a marvellous shortness of memory about their own business, and lex citedly) we all know that you are engaged in an immense business, and none of you seem to know anything about it.
 Mr. Rockefeller would be glad, Mr. Smith, to tell you anything that I know about my business.
 In answer to questions by MT. Buchanan, MT. Rockefeller said the trust has been formed since January, 1882; he had never seen its books; trustees meet once quarter in New York; the record of money received from the various reflneries and paid to the trustees is kept by Secretary Flagler; these records are now at No. 26 Broadway, New York
 In conclusion, MT. Rockefeller agreed, at the request of Counsel Gowen, to furnish the amount of trust certificates issued against the stock of the merged refinery companies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
The Tunnel Has Not coIlap.ed.

TACOMA, w. T., May Assistant General Manager J. NJ. Buckley, of the Northern Pacific company, says that the story emanat- ing from Helena, M. T., that the Mullan tunnel, in the Rocky mountains, had caved in and was complete wreck is absolutely untrue. The snow shed, he says, at the west end of the tunnel was burned and the en- trance for while blocked. In the meantime trains are running over the overhead line until the debris is cleared away. The damage will amount to a few thousand dollars only.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
A DRUNKEN HUSBANDS CRIME.
Commits a MurderOus Assault Upon His
 Wife With Hammer.

Commits a Murderous Assault Upon His
 Wife With Hammer.
 CHICAGO, May William Wellner, a German mechanic, stole up to his wife's bedside, where she was sleeping with niece at midnight and struck her a murderous blow with hammer. He then staggered into an adjoining room and fell upon the bed in drunken sleep. Mrs Wellner's moans aroused her niece who called in neighbors. Wellner confessed having committed the assault when in formed that his wife would certainly die. He ran to back room and procuring a razor disemboweled himself before any one could interfere. Both were taken to the hospital where Wellner died this morning. His wife can survive but few hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
ARRESTED IN NEW YORK.

A Bridgeport Man Held in New York for
 Robbery.
 NEW YORK, May 1.-Thomas Kennedy of Bridgeport, Conn, was arrested yester- day on a charge of robbing his sister, Mary Read, of proceeds of the sale of property. He protested his innocence, but a canvas bag was found in his possession containing over $1 1000. This morning he was re- thOritieS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
An Earthquake at Glens Falls.

TROY, N. Y., May 1.-An earthquake shock was felt at Glens Falls yesterday. The shock was slight and no damage is reported. The recent hot weather has melted the snow in the Adirondack region so rapidly that a freshet has resulted. The water has risen more than four feet since Sunday morning, and is now above many of the docks in the city. The ater is still rising
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Chaska and Wife to Pose as Freaks.

ABERDEEN, D. T., May 1.-C. H. Mckee, a St Paul travelling man, left here for Gettys- burg Saturday morning bound for Swift Birds camp, in the Sioux reservation. Mckee is commissioned by the proprietors of St. Paul dime museum to offer MT. and Mrs Chaska- Campbell $5, 900 for an engagement of ten weeks. A telegram from the inter- preter stated that the arrangement can be made, and the Indian and his bride are ex- pected to pass through Aberdeen Monday en route to St. Paul.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Rewards for Good Tariff Articles.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The Reform club offers s25O prize for the best practical paper on ''Our Local Interest in Tariff Reform, !" printed in newspaper anywhere in the United States before Sept. 1 also a further award of $1OO to the newspaper printing said best article; the prize to be awarded by three judges appointed by the club. The articles must treat of the actual workings of the present tariff in the neighborhood of the writer. The club supports President Cleve- lands tariff policy, but the articles are to judged according to their correctness of ex- position without reference to the side they take.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Needing Out Philadelphi. Saloons.


 PHILADELPHIA, May 1-Decisions have been handed down by the liquor license court upon the applications from the Seventeenth, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty-first wards. In these wards, where there are now tolerated 1,056 saloons, there will be but 197 after June 1. Out of 633 appli- cations 197 were granted, 3S9 refused, 42 withdrawn and held open.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Killed in a Saloon Brawl.

CINCINNATI, May Frank Hart, aged 2s, mechanic fighting drunk, went into Pat Mitchell's saloon at No. 211 East Front street, and locked the door after him. He then de- clared his intention to whip the whole crowd. Mitchell ordered him out, but Hart became SO belligerent that Mitchell drew his revolver and fired twice with fatal effect. The wounded man expired while being taken to the hospital Mitchell was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
THE DYING EMPEROR

Passes Another UnfavOrable Night, With
 Increased Fever.
 BERLIN, May 1.-The morning bulletin issued by the emperor's physicians in at tendance at Charlottenburg is somewhat less favorable than usual. They report that the patient passed less satisfactory night, with increased fever; otherwise his condition is unchanged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Pleaded Guilty of Murder.

NEW YORK, May 1.-Frederick Carolin, who murdered his wife Bridget last month, with an axe, was arraigned to-day and astonished the court by pleading guilty. The judge declined the plea and assigned him counsel The prisoner will be ex- amined to determine his sanity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
H. Has stolen tn ,rany P1aces.

PROVIDENCE, May L-F. J. Wright, alias Adelbert Brewster, alias c. H. Gladding, the boarding house and sneak thief, who was ar rested for working several places in this city, proves to be an important capture. The police are in receipt of telegrams from all the principal New England cities saying that he IS wanted for various ofenses. He has been identified as the man who recently stole a $500 sealskin sacque from Springer Brothers, Poefor,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Frozen to Death.

ANDES, Chili, May L-Travelers who ar rived here Sunday report that two or three three laborers who had been working on the Trans-Andine railway have been frozen to death at the foot of the Cordilleraa 1t has hssn moving for the last thres dAyA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Furious Gale at oueenstown.

QUEENSTOWN, May IA furious gale pre- vails here The wind blows with such severity that the Inman line steamer City of Chicago, which has arrived here from New York, has been compelled to seek shelter in the inner harbor and transfer her mails and passengers. Several ships are lying wind bound in the harbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Heavy Sentences.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The heaviest sen. tences for burglary pronounced i1 several years were passed by Judge Maritime upon two comparatively young men, Michael Fee han, aged 19, and Michael O'Donnell, aged o0 O'Donnell was convicted and Faehan pleaded guilty. They were each sentenced to hard labor at Sing Sing for thirty yaara
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
They Sold Liquor on Sunday.

. CINCINNATI, May 1.-Quite number of saloon keepers appeared at police headquar- ters and surrendered without waiting for the warrants to be served on them for violating the Sunday closing law. The bond in each case of those arrested was fixed at S100, and all will appear in the police court These who were arrested Sunday had their cases continued until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
A prominent Jersey City Man Dead.

A Prominent Jersey City Man Dead.
 JERSEY CITY, May Peter Bently, one Of the best known men in this city, counsel for the Lehigh Valley railroad, died yesterday at his home in Bently avenue, of rheumatism of the heart He was 45 years of age, and worth over S2000,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Solid for Cleveland.

CONCORD, N. H., May 1.-The state dem ocratic convention assembled this morning. Proceedings were harmonious and the con- vention will probably send strait Cleve- land delegation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Opening of the Methodist Conference.

Open1ng or LHe NIeCHou1sC CoH1efeHce'
 NEW YORK. May 1.-General conference of the Methodist church opened this morn ing in Metropolitan opera house with a vast attendance. Bishop Rowan presided and conducted the exercises. Bishop Foss, Foster, Walden and Warren, Dr Quinn and Chaplain McCabe assisted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Killed His Wife.

RocKLAND, Me, May l.L6etnel Daniels, epileptic, killed and mutlia'eu LIS "ne "i'n an axe at Liberty village
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
Thirteen Salvation. Soldiers in TroubIe.s

CHICAGO, May I-Thirteen Salvation Army soldiers, who were arrested yesterday for parading and singing on the North side, were fined $25 each in Justice Kerstee n court. Capt Trotter. the leader of the Sal- vationists, appealed, but his twelve followers, six men and six women, were taken to the p,-ida
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01

They Didn't Have to Strike For It.
 WooNsocKET, R. l., May 1.-J. P. & J. G. Ray and Ray, Rathbun & Co. have volun- tarily adopted in their five cotton mills the system of weekly payments and Saturday half holidays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
A Des proines Newspaper Burned Out.

Des MOines Newspapef Burned Out.
 DEs MONIES. Ia., May Fire has de- stroyed The Leader building, causing loss of $45, coo; insurance, one-half. The Leader was published this morning from The Regis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-01
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
A CITY IN FLAMES.
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

Illinois Visited by a Destructive Fire
 Not yet Under Control.
 KErrHsBURG, Ill.,, May 1.-The city is in flames and property worth s7OO, 900 already consumed The fire is still raging.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30
Just Received.

H Maillard No. premium choice
Chocolate
Fine Cigars, Memorial. 80 in box,
choice, sc
Cox's refined sparkling Gelatine
Soap, Rooled Sulpher, Qui1iine, in
bottles 12Ic and 25c
Bixby's Royal Shoe Polish
The largest and best varieties Of
garden and flower seed in Edenton
Ladies, misses and children Button
and Lace Shoes, CHEAP
Mems L. 6 B, mems and boys
Brogans. and fresh stick candy
Call and See H. A. Bond.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30

Charges are made from date Of
entrance. Proper deductions for pro-
tracted illness. The next term Of this
School viii begin December 9th. 1851
a special feature OF the law incorpo-
rating our school is that every resident
patron is credited with the Public
funds apportiOned 20 his children uDder
the school law of the State.
Resident children who are dependent
upon the Public School funds for educa-
ton are received into the School 1t any
time without charge.
This school and system offers the best
advantages aCtaiuabie Il
Edenton. By dividing pupils ofseveral
grades of advancement. among teachers
for each grade. better and
more efficient instruction is obtained at
less cost than can be had otherwise.
Pupils from other districts are invited
to enter the School at above rates OF
instru ction and they can obtain good
board at moderate prices.
By order Of the board of Trustees of
the Edenton Graded School, Oct. 1887.
B. T. ELLIOTT, President
7. c. BADHAM, Sec. pro tenn.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30

DTHET y Re~ @-1 = 81
-CA - A-24 u are those who read this
and then act; thew will find honorable
employment that will not take them
from their homes and families. The pro-
fits are large and sure for every indus
trlous person. many have made and are
now making several hundred dollars d
a month. It is easv for any one to make
IS and upwards per day, who is willing
TO work. Either sex. young or old: capt.
tai not needed We start you. Everything
new. No special ability required: you,
reader, can do it as well as anv one:
write TO US st once for full particulars
which we mail free. Address, SCipsou
6 Co., Portland. Maine.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30
A GRAND TIME AHEAD

The ladies' OF the Edenten Gram
vile Street Baptist Church will give
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights next a grand supper &c,
in the West end Of Bay View Hotel,
for the purpose Of raising funds to
build Q parsonage. Remember this.
readers, and assist the ladies with a
liberal patronage. Everybody in
vited to attend.
We hear, also, they'll Old a Fair.
for the same purpose, at some early
date.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30

fN6I FXN1GNH LINE.
Atlantic x North Carolina Il. r., New
Berne, Washington and Elizabeth ity.
Daily all rail- service between EdeutDu,
New York, Philadelphia. Baltimore aud
Norfolk
Through cars, as low rates and quicker
time than by any ether route.
Direct all goods To De shipped iy East
ern arOliDa Dispatch, a. follows: Prom
Norfolk by y. 5. X. H.; Baltimore - 2.
~. & Z. Z. r.; President st. Station.
Philadelphia by Pennsylvania K Il.
Dock st. station: New York by Penn
sylvania r. r., Pier = North River.
t. WOOD, Agent, Edentou, y. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30

Lent ended yesterday.
Easter cards on the go.
To day is Good Friday.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30

SHILOH vITILIZER is what you need
for constipation, loss of appetite, dizzi-
ness and all symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price 10 anG 10 cents per bottle. Sold
by Hooper & CO.
The Editor returns his sincere
thanks to Mr. E. L. Woodland for an
elegant shad sent him this week; also
to his friend James Woodland, Jr, for
a delicious bunch of perch
The highest prices are paid by our
merchants and other buyers for all
kinds of country produce Bring
what you have to sell, farmers. to
Edenton; it will pay you to do so
The person who took from our of
fee this week the Norfolk Virginian
and News and Observer will please
not do SO again. We cannot afford
to be without such yoluable exchan-
ges
Quite number of our Methodists
friends attended service, held by Rev
j. VIA. Lee at the White House, this
county, on Sunday last. Mr. Lee
will preach twice a month at this
point,
God wasted mud when be made
him. is what Bob Burdette SAYS a
bout the man who owes subscrip-
ton to a newspaper, and will instruct
the postmaster to send in back ''re-
fused -Carolinian
DR.. w. @. Browne, optician. will
a NH OF = I
enton at the Bay View House Now
is the time. reader, to get your sight
in good shape. Give him a call or
send for him
r. B. Hayes gives notice that he is
now soliciting cOnsigDments of fish,
truck, &c, for some of the best and
most reliable firms in Baltimore, Phila
delphia and New York. Consult him
before making consignments through
other parties.
We deeply regret to cronicIe the
extreme illness Of aunt Emeline
Dempsy, one of the most highly
respected coIored women in Edenton.
Her many friends, both white and
colored, will doubtless read this
W tn sorrow.
Monday is the day for the children
TO picnic st the fisheries. For several
years they have celebrated Easter
Monday in this way. and we hope the
weather will be favorable. Mr. 4. j
Bateman loves the little ones and de
lights in making them happy. God
bless the children
Now is the time to have your pic
lures taken. Mr. II. Murphy. artist
from Elizabeth City, has bought out
the gallery Of the late j. T. Lee and
IS fitting it up in good style He is
prepared to make Photographs in all
styles at cheap prices. Cali and see
him.
The following is the Honor Roll
ofthe Edenton High school Misses
Gertrude Vennings and Maggie
Fletcher, Miss Bessie Warren. Miss
Vepie Boush, Miss Bessie Wood.
Master Skinner Pendleton, Master
Norfeet Pruden, Miss Jennie Levy
Miss Cleo Garrett, Miss Mary Brink,
ley, Miss Kate Cofield, Master
Solomon Levy, Mr.. a. B. Mccoy
Mr.. a St. Clair Banks, formerly
Mate Of Str Ranger but lately Pur-
ser of Str Roberts. is now in com
mand Of the former, Capt. Franklin
having resigned. Mr Banks Will
make a most excellent captain, hav-
ing travelled around the world and is
as good a sailor as ever trod the decks
of any ship. He is polite, accommo
dating and a most charming gentle
man.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-30


EDENTON, y. c., MARCH 30, 1893.
G. a. Salt, per sack, 79c.
Nails, per key, 100, $40:
White kerosene OIL, per gallon, Sc.
Red kerosene oil, per gallon, 16c.
Best apple vinegar, per gallon, 20c.
Bridal Family -four, per bb., So 9J.
Mapieton Family hour, per bbl., 81 80
Silver Queen Family flour, per bbl,S GO.
Clark s Cream -four, per b6l., 50 so.
Granulated sugar per pound, 74c.
Standard "A sugar per pound, Tic.
Light brown sugar per pound, SIC.
Rio coffee (nice and clean per lb.. 49,.
Laguayra coffee (superiorJ per ID, 2;}c.
Roasted and ground coffee lpurel 90.
Y. z. Gilt Edge butter per pound. $50
n. Y. Creamery Butter, - = So.
10y the key % per pound less
Cream cheese per pound, IS &c.
SC. Ha2.s (smail sizes per pound, 14c
Bacon Shoulders (oest quality SIC
Clear bnlk SIDES per pound, 81.
Fat back pieces per pound, 7.c.
Pure leaf lard per pound, O..
Tobacco (plug and twist per pound, 25c.
sold leaf twist tobacco per pound, csc.
SNUFF, / ounce cans per dozen, 40e..
Snuff, 1 ounce cans per gross. 30.
Cucumber pickles per dozen, SC.
2lb cans tomatoes per can, Sc.
3lb cans tomatoes per can, lie.
Bib cans corn per can, 12lc.
Eagle brand condensed milk, 1919.
2ib cans table peaches per can, 1Sc.
3lb cans table peaches, 22c
lib can lobster, per can, 1Sc.
Sardines / boxes, 81.
Plain candy per pound, 12lc.
81 The above prices viii hold good
until the next issue of this. paper. All
other goods at greatly reduced prices.
NJ. Il. DIXON.