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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
The Wires of a Cincinnati EIec-
trio Road Catch Fire
and Melt.
The Sight Was One Of AppaII-
ing BriIIiancy and Daz-
cling Flashes.
1t Caused a Panic on the Streets
Horses Attached TO Vehicles and
Pedestrians Fled i'm Wild
Confusion.
Electric Wires Burn.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 31.-Shortly before
~ o'clock yesterday a series of dazzling
flashes of light of appalling brilliancy
came from the wires of the Mt. Auburn
electric road that passes along Walnut
street. The whole square was illum-
mated by the peculiar light, which
burned with q strange, unearthly glare.
The current sent q thrill through the
muscles and produced a creepy sensa-
| ton that cannot we'll be described, and
in their alarm many on the streets fed
from the scene. The horses that were
on the street at the time reared and
their fright, needless Of all restraint.
Wagons and street cars collided, men
shouted, women screamed and thou
sands rushed to the spot, attracted by
the dazzling flashes Of light and con
fusion. The wires fell into the cable
slot and scared it as though it were
wood instead of iron, and lying in a
heap on the cartracks burned them in the
same way. A cable car came flying down
Sixth street before the work began
and just as the car turned into Walnut
street the wire fell to the ground. The
gripnlan reached out to throw it aside.
His hand had almost reached the wire,
when with a hiss it blazed into a fright
full flame, writhing and turning as the
current Of electricity consumed it, then
dropped TO the ground. A look Of
horror came over the gripman's face as
no hastily released the cable and put on
the brake of his car. lie then rushed
inside Of the car, through it and out on
the street. The passengers screaming
as though death itself had appeared,
followed him and in less time than 1t
takes TO tell it the car was empty.
There seemed to be no cessation from
the binding flashes. It was wonderful
that these wires with their death deal
ing currents should come down on a
crowded street at MONDAY without kill
ing or injuring man or beast, but so far
as is known no one was hurt. Charles
D0ugherty, n of the smartest young
electricians in the city, however, said
there was no danger of life. The volt
age of this road is 240, while it takes at
least 200 volts to kill.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

NJ. de Q~uartrefage, the leading French
ethnoiogist in presenting the second
part Of his Introduction to the Study
of the Human Races" to the Academy OF
Sciences, has given an interesting sum.
mary of his general conclusions with
regard TO the origin and distribution OF
mankind. Eeglecting the minor differ
ences, he estimates that there are no
fewer than seventy-two distinct races in
the human species. All these descend
or branch of from three fundamental
~types-the black, the yellow and the
white-which had their origin at the
great central mass OF northern Asia,
which is thus the cradle Of mankind.
Representatives of these different types
and the races which sprung from them
are still TO be found there.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
Base Ball Matters.

BosroS, Oct. 3i.-The Globe says
that 1t has been definitely settled that
Brooklyn and Buffalo viii take the
places OF Indianapolis and Washington
in the brotherhood combination of clubs.
The governing board win consist Of six
teen members, one player from each
club and one OF the stockholders Of each
club. Co~miskey, of the St Louis
Browns, will captain the Chicago team,
Johnnie WAxd Win manage the
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

A big brown horse got out Of a stable
in Jackson, Mich, Sunday evening, and
walked across the long Lake Shore rail-
road bridge over the mill pond, crossed
several culverts and was found quietly
grazing near the Fort Wayne track be-
yond the crossing, TIE target tender
saw the strange performance, and says
that the herse crossed the bridge like a
tight rope walker, never once missing
his footing.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

That man was not without personal
vanity who, obliged to wear an artificial
eye, wore three different eyes every
day-an eye for morning. when the
pupil was not very large; an eye for the
afternoon when the pupil was smaller
and an eye for evening, when the pupil
had expanded TO its full size.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
Rioters Sentenced.

DUBLIN, Oct. 3l.-At Marlborough the
fourteen persons convicted for compile
ity In the murder Of Police Inspector
Martin at Gweedore February last
were sentenced. William Coll, con-
victed OF ~manslaughtc. was sentenced
TO ten years penal seryitude. Two
other prisoners were sentenced to seven
years penal seryitude each, one 70 Ave
years penal servitude and ten to terms
ranging from two to six years eondne-
ment in jail
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
stole Fineen Hundred.

KANSAS CITY, Oct 3l.-Last Friday
James Ma,r, the colored janitor of the
Mercantile bank, was sent to the vault
after q set OF books. Since that time
the banks cash account has shown . de-
felt Of 81, 500. Today the j~anitor was
arrested on suspicion OF having stolen
the amount. He confessed the crime
and took the detectivec to Q Main street
jewelrv store where he had left the
money. Tho entire amount was recov-
cred. excepting Is, which the thief had
spent
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
Blindness Cured by Prayer.

New YORK, Oct. 3l.-Miss Annie
Ryder, who lives with her mother and
stepfather at ls9 Mercer street, Jersey
City, says she has been cured by prayer
OF blindness. She is 20 years old.
Eighteen years ago she had small pox,
which left her almost totally blind. Her
eyes remained in the same condition for
sixteen years, and during hat time she
had to be led by a companion when she
went out doors. Two years ago a friend
OF the family advised her to visit the
Mt. Zion sanctuary in Greenyille, where
faith curists are conducting services. A
friend led her TO the church, and she
asked the prayers OF the congregation
that her sight might be restored. From
the time Of her visit the darkness grad
ually disappeared as she continued to
pray for more light. Last Thursday she
began to see, and last evening, when
callen upon by a reporter, was prepar-
ing to go unattended to church.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l.-Upon the pre-
sentation Of facts by Congressman-El Elect
Hansbrough as to the suffering c0ndi-
ton OF settlers, Secretary Proctor has
granted permission for the settlers to
ecu wood from the Fort Totem
reservation upon such conditions as may
be agreed upon by the post commander
and board of commissioners to be APP
pointed from the counties.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

Talmage Starts for tho Holy Land.
New York, Oct. a0.-Rev. DIR. Tai
mage sails for Liverpool ON route to the
Holy Land today. When the tabernacle
was destroyed by fire he had purposcd
abandoning the "trip for which he had
been making arrangements for months,
but he Is now satisfied that the amount
for which he haq tssued . call, $3.50. 600,
a be raised during bis absence. He
will not return until next spring.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

A recept clever invention Is the tax
anum, a little lantern-liks apparatus
which, ingenicusly placed at the back
Of a cab, measures the exact distance
traversed by it. 1t is now being tried
at Berlin under police inspection, and is
said to answer exceedingly we'll.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

The city Of Cologne is to hold next
year an international war exhibition,
consisting Of all articles appertaining to
Val or necessary for the use Of an army.
1t is the intention Of the promoters to
make the show Of an international
character as far as possible.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
A Divine I'm Disgrace.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. SID Matthews,
who claims to BE- : baptist prsachsr.
and who has been the assistant tax col
lector OF Pike county, has been arrested,
charged with stealing 81, 100 Of the
county's money. He claims that the
money was stolen from him.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
The Resule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct 3l.-The net
result of the chase after Outlaw Bur.
rows and his partners Is two dead depu.
ties and q dead bloodhound. The out
laws have escaped. The pursuit has
been abandoned and the pursuers have
returned home.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
WIN Be Ask cd to Prosecute.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l.-The Star says:
Thecivil service commission has decided
to ask the district attorney to prosecute
all parsons concerned In the preparation
and distribution Of the political assess
ment circular recently sent by the Old
Dominion Republican league 70 Virgin
ians In the government service.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
Home for Conrederete ye,crans.

LITTLE Rock, Oct. 3l.-Tne trustees
OF the Ex-Confederate Home associa-
ton today decided to locate the home
nea this city and will at ono purchase
a body OF land, erect buildings and
gather the disabled and unfortunate old
confederate soldiers together and take
care of them in their declining years.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

Among the many curious sights the
traveller witnesses in the lower Colum-
bia is men on horseback, wading about
in what appears to be an almost aimless
manner They are in reality fishing
Tor salmon with huge seins, which are
SO heavy as to make the assistance Of
the horses imperative.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
Custer Chronicle.
JOSEPH KUBLER, /: PUBLISHER

A Lancaster county, Pennsylvania,
pensioner drawing Sl4 a month recently
boosted to a stranger that he could set
more fence han any man in the county
When his pension was stopped he
learned that the stranger was a govern
ment detective sent to investigate his
case.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
One Cent for His Character.

LITTLE ROCK, Oct. 31.-A libel suit
for $40, 900, brought by Perry HUFF, OF
Hot Springs, which has been pending in
court here for two years or more, was
decided today by the jury awarding q
verdict Of / CEN to plaintiff.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

WHEELING, w. Va, Oct 3l.-Edward
S. Gilbert. aged 80, fell in an open fire
at his home Ia Shinnaton, Harrison
county, last night and was fatally
burned. Mr.. Ebbert is declared to DO
the man who built the first house on
the site of Chicago. In 1919, when 10
years old he ran away from home and
went into the employ of a British fur
trading company. In 1919 he built q
small leg dwelling where Chic.,~ 20 now
stands, and lived there until 1925, when
he became disgusted with repeated
Indian invasions and severe winters
and, throwing up his position, aban-
doned his claim and returned home,
where he has remained ever since. He
was moderately well to do, bot has
never visited Chicago since.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
A DfiIIiou DOLLAR Monument.

BERLIN, Oct. 3i.-Emperor William
has offered the municipality the sum Of
5000, 600 marks for . monument in
honor Of his grandfather. Emperor
William l., provided 1t be erected near
the castle.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

LONDON, Oct sl.-Advices received
here from Scutari state Thai 200 houses
in that place have been destroyed by
Ire.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09
The Migbty Have Fauen.

BELGRADE, Oct 3i.-It il stated ex
King Milan will contest the 0 seat
for Belgrade In the s~kuptschins.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

We viii give 800 reward for any case of
.-atarrh that cannot be cured. with HANS
Eatarrh Cure, Taken internally.
FL CHENEY 81 CO., Proprs,
Toledo. o.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-11-09

HADxD. oct sl.--The cortes opened
tsday. There was 10 speech from the
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
The Jurisdiction of J. P's.

The last Legislature extended the
jurisdiction Of magistrates to cover
the following cases only :-Section
$40, abandonment of wife and chill
dren; 972, failure to provide for fam
lily; 1854, neglect of duty by over
seers; 1881, peddling without license !;
1115, hunting on Sunday; 2S11 miss
appropriation of money by impoun-
der of live stock; 2S1O receiving or
releasing live stock; 1920, injureing
fences or leaving gates open in live
stock districts; 1927 live stock at large
1928, trespassing; 1928, wilfull driv-
ing or riding stock over cultivated
lands. tits important for magistrates
to be informed on these matters.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
Gov. Lee Predicts Success,

RICHMOND, Va, July 25.-In con,
versation with newspaper reporter to
day Governor Fitzhugh Lee expressed
perfect confidence in the ability of the
Democrats to carry the State this year.
Indeed, the Governor does not entertain
the slightest doubt that the Democrats
will elect the whole State ticket and OBJ.
tain controll of both branches of the
Legislature as usual.
He considers ii highly important that
the Democrats shall make a wise selee-
tion in it's choice for chairman of the
State Committee to succeed Hon. John
5. Barbour, who has filled that place
since 1888. Alluding to the President
contest of 1892, Governor Lee said he
thought the Democrats should give
Don Dickerson a place on their ticket.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
FIRE COMPANY NEEDED IN EDENroN.

We are q ashamed to annOuce it
because, hardly half the people in
the State would believe that the old
town of EdentOn was so unmindful
Of its interest, so absolutely neglect
ful as to be entirely without any
means of FIRE eXtinguishment save
that which nature alone has prOvi-
ded. But it is true, and has been
true for many years. Not since the
war have we had an engine or, any
organized company for the purpose
of protection against cOnfagration.
Time aud time again has the town
been threatened and, once, more
than twenty-five houses were des-
troyed by flames which, Tor the
most time during their rage, serious
ly threatened the safety OF the
entire central portion OF the town.
Since then, we have had alarm
after alarm to remind us of our
need and yet, we content ourselves
with our present -detenseless situa
tion not doubtiug but that the
Providence, which has heretofore
blessed us, will continue to encour-
age our negligence
There is nothing. ordinarially,
from which it is harder to recover
than fire, especially in a country
town. We have seen chimneys
standing on burnt districts, in small
towns, until their presence became
dangerous yet, there they stood, as
lone monuments of the sad vista
ton which took from the people
their houses and their homes, for
months and for years. A fire in
EdentOn would be a disaster much
beyond our present powers Of endur.
ance and we should at once, appre-
ciating this truth, devise some ways
and means to avert, if possible, the
calamity. Who will take the inita-
tive in this most important matter?
We stand ready to help, all we can,
and pledge the force of our Office to
swell the numerical strength of any
company that may be organized.
Let the property holders, who have
most at stake, move first and give
shape to effort.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
County Institute.

Prof: J. Y. Joyner. held the Insti-
tute in Edenton as heretofore an
nounced. A fair number of the
teachers of the county were present
and most excellent service was rem
dered them in a most simple and
mastery way. Mr.. Joyner has theo-
ries of his own and he presents them
in such a way as to readily excite
willing and perfect endorsement.
He is doing good work and we would
advise the County Superintendents,
of all the counties which he is still to
visit, to use their very utmost en-
deavor to secure a full and contin-
uous attendance of the teachers in
ordor that they may not miss the
least part Of his most valuable per-
sonal instruction.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case OF
failure return of purchase price. On
this safe plan yon buy from our ad-
vertised Druggist a bottle Of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consum-
ton. 1t is guaranteed to bring relief
in every case, when used for any af.
fection of Throat, Lungs or Chest
such as Consumtion Inflammation of
Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma. Whoop.
ing Cough, Group, etc, etc. 1t is
pleasant and Agreeable to taste per
fectly safe, and can always be depen.
ded upon. Ira bottles free at DR..
w. j. Lesry's DrLs store.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
We Must Cooperate.

The Argonaut, in recent issue,
truthfully makes the following timely
declaration "There are fifteen Agricul-
tural fairs advertised to take place in
the State this fall. If the people inter
ested in these respective exhibitions
will take the trouble to make them
what they ought to be, great good can
be accomplished, but.as they are often,
and we ought to say, as they are usually
gotten up, they do no good and we be-
lieve actually harm results. They
should be correct illustration of the
resources and capabilities of the county
in which they are held, and to make
them such. requires the hearty cooper
alton of all the citizens. To organize
a fair, appoint Secretary and expect
him to getup a creditable show is re-
quiring what no Secretary can do un-
less the people help him.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
REV. F. N. SATTERWHITE.

Almost all the white people
(church going) in Edenton, save
those by Providence hindered, were
at the Baptist church, Sunday night
last, to hear the farewell sermon OF
Rev. F. M. Satterwhite who leaves
our State to return, at least for a
while, to his native home in Virginia.
The presence of SO large all audience
but hIly attested the public esteem in
which this most excellent christian
gentleman was universally held. His
sermon was full of good council and
teemed with gratitude to one and all
of his friends who, in any wav, had
demonstrated personal interest
either in his family or, himself. We
reluctantly say to him farewell, and
We wish for him and his, better fields
and brighter pastures.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The Tug Albert, of Tunis, spent
Sunday and portion Of Monday last
in our harbor She left for E. City
for needed reairs.
Will the Suffolk and Carolina Rail
Road come to Edenton? This is a
business inquiry which much concerns
our interest as town and county. AS
for us and ours, we say, let them come
and, that too, quickly.
The handsomest dog cart in Edenton
is owned by our Brother Moore of the
Advocate We don't blame editors for
riding when they can for, ahead of the
most of them. walking has been a COM
mon thing in this country.
Mr.. E. S. Adams, formerly of Raleigh
but, recently of Portsmouth Va, con-
templates locating in Edenton to ingage
in the tin and stove business. Mr..
Adams comes highly recommended and
approved. We welcome all such.
So rare is genuine faithfulness to be
found, we regret its departure even in
the death of dog. Poor old "Wave"
SO long and SO favorably known to all
our people, the good dog and faithful
follower of his trusted friends, the pet
of Andrew Bateman. his master, is no
more. He died on Saturday and was
buried with care by his friends. We
shall miss poor Wave and not without
feelings of genuine regret.
Ofall the contemplate characters in
this life none excite a greater contempt
than the sycophant. AS rule, they
are devoid of anything commendable
in the way Of character Or birth and
rely upon the favor which money, per
haps questionably obtained, purchases
for them and for theirs. Such people
become the worshipers of Mammon
following in all the dubious paths of
His lead till, unconciously as it were,
they are at practical variance with all
that is christian and morally decent.
God keep US from all such. They are
too communicating to be permitted to
run at large.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
TUNIs, N.

Capt. J. NJ. Jewell, ship-carpenter,
of Tunis, N. c., gave US pleasant
call on Monday last. He tell US that
Tunis, Eccles 6 Co., are prepar-
ing to build four large barges, one of
which will be a steam barge. The
barges will be 164 feet long, Con deck)
% feet beam and s feet in depth. He
also reports the Norfolk & Carolina
Railroad work as progressing rapidly.
He says Tunis has bright future and
soon it will be town of no small
Importance. We congratulate our
Hertford county friends upon the
progress they are making.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
DIRECTORY
COUNTY GOVERNMENT {:

COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Sheriff-Jos. 81. Perry,
Superior Court Clerk-Jno. G: Bond,
Register of Deeds-T. NJ. Small,
Treasurer-K. r. Pendleton,
.Coroner-A. J. Bateman,
,Jailer-Joseph Spruill,
Commissioners-W. B. Shepard, A. j..
Ward, w. J. Webb, w. P. Jones,
w. II. Bonner,
Board of Education-Rev. r. B. Drane,
w. B. FELTON,, Miles w. Elliott.
Public School OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
J. Skinner.
Health Sup't.-Dr. R. H. Winborne.
CITY:
Mayor. R. B. Hathaway,
Clerk-A. T. Bush,
Treasurer-H. A. Bond. Sr.
Chief Police-Charles L.eary.
Councilmen-J. L. Rogerson, w. J.
Leary, Jr., M. Fl. Dixon, J. w. Bran
ming. Alfred King, Anderson Lewton.
CHURCHES
NETHODIsT-Rev. Ernest Stevens, Pas
tor. Services morning and evening
of every Sabbath. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday night. Sunday
school every Sabbath at p. m.
BAPT1sT-Rev. F. NJ. Satterwhite, Pastor.
Preaching every Sabbath, morning at
II O'Clock, evening at 8 o'clock.
Prayer meeting every Thursday night.
Sunday school every Sabbath, 4 p. m.
ST. PAUL L's-Rev. r. B. Drane, Rector.
Morning and evening services every
Sabbath. Evening Prayer every We'd
nesday. Morning prayer at $50 every
Friday. Sunday school every Sunday
= evening.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02
Too Cheap.

There is q bill before the Georgia
Legislature to sell between 100000
and 100000 acres of land known as
Okefenokee swamp at 121 cents per
acre to private parties. Better hold
for bigger price. 1t is only ques-
tion of a very short time when South
ern swamp lands will be worth big
money.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02

An exchange says a Buffalo woman
fell forty feet down an elevator shaft,
and lighting on her hustle bounced
like an india-rubber ball, and went
off dancing the highland fling. The
hustle is here-or thereto stay.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-08-02

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it is general debility. Try
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