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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-31
A CURIOUS BOOK
Volume Which Is Worth More Thar
Its Weight in Gold.

A Volume Which Is Worth More Than
Its Weight in Gold.
A very curious and interesting as
well as extremely rare book, in Bos-
ton Public Library, is that inscribed
johannes Latinus. Garnat1 1873"
1t is so rare that the British Museum
has not copy. Some years ago an
old gentleman from Philadelphia
asked Mr.. Knapp. tie curator of
periodicals and pamphlets in Bates
Hall, if this book was in the library.
and he was much surprised to Learn
that it was. He spent a long time
reading it. and about three years later
he returned and asked Mr.. Knapp if
he remembered him. When answered
in the affirmative the Old gentleman
again expressed desire to see the
book, and he took it and read it very
carefully. Nothing else in the library
seemed to interest him II the least.
Some two years ago there appeared in
one of the public prints an article en-
titled, Latin John, the Negro
Scholar, Critic and Poet" in which,
among many other interesting facts,
it was stated that 1.-the name of this
singular historical parsonage was
Juan Latino. His name was first
made familiar to a world of readers
by Cervantes in the Sonnet of
Urganda, to the Book of Don Quixote
de la Mancha, which. when translated,
runs thus:
Since Heavens will hath kept thee back
From turning out classic Don,
Like Juan Latino, he, the black.
Leave thou Latinity alone.
Unlike Urganda, however, Latin
John was a real man and negro, not
a tinted Moor, as Diego Ximenes de
Encisco would make US believe ia his
drama, but genuine blackamoor, an
Ethiopian" Latin John is mentioned
by all the great photographers in the
highest terms. His Latin poems were
printed in Grenada in 1873, and not
long afterward he appears to have
died and was buried in the famous
church of Santa Ana of that city. The
inscription on his monument calls him.
..Fillus Athiopum. prolesque niger
rima patrum-"
His book nas been long out of
print, and is one of the rarest In the
world. Latin John was not only q
famous professor Of Greek and Latin
in the Cathedral School of Grenada,
but an accomplished swordsman. q
lover, wit and a musician. He fell
in love with one of the beauties Of
Grenada, and they were married by
the Bishop of the cathedral in the
presence of no less parsonage than
Don John of Austria "-& Louis
Globo-Democrak
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-31

"A Dressing for Ducks and Geese.
Soak sufficient white bread In cold
water. When thoroughly soaked press
out firmly with the hand. removing al
superflous water. Add salt, . little
grated nutmeg, two eggs and the liver
scraped or chopped very fine. 1hea
add tho chesnuts. which have previous
" been peeled, boiled and cut in halves
or yfecea. Nix thoroughly. Ill the
fowl with the dressing and roast -
usual-Ruyal Nee Yorker.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-31

NO Chinese bank has failed in 500
years. They don't have banks h
China. you sea
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-31

Sente0 MS sister In the DlOOm Ol
youth. Then. hastily undressing, he
blew out the light, jumped into a
plump, old-fashioned bed. and soon
afterward was sound asleep.
His first thoughts in the morning
were, of course, about the school. He
could see the drab-colored old building
on a small hill q short distance away.
The smoke was beginning to curl up
from its chimney when he sat down 20
breakfast, signifying that one pupil
at least, was already on hand. With
some anxiety Mark watched the clock
until it was quarter of nine, and then
he started to begin his work. While
he walked leisurely up the hill toward
the school-house. he saw the boys and
girls crowd around the door to look at
him; and as he drew near them they
giggled SO much he became confused.
But his embarrassment soon passed OF
when he had gone among them and
called them to order They numbered
thirty-nine-big and little. short and
stout, and they all watched him the
most of the forenoon. Three of the
larger boys in the back row were the
pupils. Mark decided. who would
probably cause him the most annoy
ance.
No indication Of trouble appeared.
however. during the day. Every
thing glided on very smoothly; and
Mark. sitting near one Of the windows.
watched the ships In the distance
dreamily while no heard the big and
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-31

Mark found each day difficult to
manage, though. Notwithstanding the
apparent tranquility, and he knew
that the dreaded spelling-school must
take place sooner or later. The best
he could do was to keep Jake on his
side and put it off as long as possible.
The anxiety he suffered from day to
day was more than he had even
imagined before; but he was beginning
to have confidence in himself. and he
meant now to continue the school to
the close. happen what might
The struggle terminated at the end
of the seventh week, one snowy Friday
night Every body, it seemed to
Mark. had turned and crowded into
the school-house. The spelling school
was at last about to take place. Lam
terms were hung from the ceiling to
light up the odd assembly. the stove
was got into red-hot condition to
drive out the cold. sides for the
spelling-match were chosen. and the
undertaking began under Marks di-
rection. But it was evident to him b.
fore he had proceeded very far that
the attention of the majority Of those
present was not fixed ON the words in
the spelling book. Outdoors some
body was heaping up snow against the
window nearest him and IN uneasy
feeling appeared to prevail within.
When = halt hour had passed and he
had become so nervous that Il vas
difficult for him to prouounce the
words he was giving out The climax
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-12-13

* The people OF Halifax assem-
bled in mass meeting on the grid
inst: to consult together for the COM
mon good of the county. Resolutions
we're passed requesting the Cover
nor of North Carolina to call a
special session of the General AS
eembly to meet at an early day to
enable the Commissioners of the
several counties to issue bonds in
order to raise money to be applied
to the relief of the people, and take
such other action as the Legislature
may deem best.
The Scotland Neck Democrat
thinks this course unwise, first. be-
cause it would cost, at the lowest
estimate, twenty-five thousand dol
lars to convene the legislature, and
second. it would require about three
months to accomplish the end desir-
ed, 1t says;
We need immediate relief for the
laboring classes, and by the time we
could raise money for our bonds, all
the farmers who could give security
to the county for support, can do
the same elsewhere. 1t is unWise
again, because it is a very
dangerous PRECEDENT. And still
further, it would be impossible to
sell such bonds for anything like their
value To issue bonds under such
circumstances is to declare to the
world that the county is bankrupt.
This in itself would cause them to
greatly depreciate, and would also
have tendency to injure the credit
of its individual citizens.
We entreat the committee who
have this matter under Amusement
to devise some other plan than the
one suggested. Let US move slow
in paths that Lead to danger"
While we appreciate the motive
which prompted the action of the
citizens still, we think the position
of the Democrat well taken. The
precedent is dangerous and we'll
calculated to lead to unhappy re-
suits. Let the distressed pledge
their individual property or, what
is better, let the people in the other
counties of the State who are free
from trouble, comparatively, come
up to the help Of their unfortunate
fellow citizens in Halifax. A small
contribution, quickly sent, from
every citizen, able to give, to the
Treasurer of that county or, some
other appointed custodian would
carry relief to the homes of the bur
dened and obviate all future troubles.
In times of calmity in other states Of
the Union our people have never
failed to give and give literally to
help and to relieve, and why not
give to our own? They will do it if,
but, an opportunity is properly pre-
scented to them
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-12-13
kWhat Gov. Fowle Says.

Gov. Gowle received the follwing
telegram
To Gov. D. O.. FOwLE:
Please wire the World briefly your
estimate of the character of Jefferson
Davis, the dead leader of the Lost
Cause. The WORLD.
Gov. Fowle replied as follows:
To THE WORLD. NEW YORK:
Jefferson Davis was loved BY
Stonewall Jackson and Robert E..
Lee. This is proof that he was brave,
just, honest, faithful and competent.
In my opinion, no other man could
have discharged the duties Of Presi-
dent of the Confederacy as success
fully as he did. He dies with the
esteem, respect and affection of the
entire South.
DAN'L. G. FowLE.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-12-13
OUR OUT DOOR SALESMAN

Discovers few mistakes in History
and endeavors to correct them.
The battle of Bull Run was fought
at Rocky Hook.
R. J. Mitchell has 200 suits of
mems fine clothing, ranging in price
from 1897 to 1920 per suit.
The battle of Bunker Hill was
fought miles from Edenton on the
ground now known as Parad Sc.
There is the most COMPLETE stock of
youths and children's clothing at the
Bee Hive Store ever offered before in
Edenton.
The great Naval Battle, between the
Merrymack and the Monitor was
fought on the waters Of the AlbemarIe
Sound.
There is to be SPECIAL SALE during
the month of December, at the Bee
Hive Store, in EVERY DEPARTMENT.
Mems all wool suits, formerly sold
for $40 90, reduced to 500.
Mems Plaid Cashmere Sack Suits,
formerly sold for 81 and s. so, now
reduced to IS 81 and 81 rs
Mems Imported shiviot Cutawav
suits reduced from $l4 to ST. 80 per
suit
The battle of Seven Pines was
fought at East Edenton in the field of
Rope Work.
r. J. Mitchell has received another
large stock of ladies dress goods of
every description
The great battle Of Maj ASA was
fought at Terrapin Hill.
Just received at r. j. Mitcheli's
Bee Hive Store IL different shades of
Silk Plush which will be sold at SOC
per yard.
During the Winter Of 1886 of which
no doubt, everyone remembers the Sc
verify His ExceIIency Grover
Cleveland of the u ). a. sentenced a
man for violation of the riot law to
freeze to death on Johns Island, but
the poor unfortunate life was saved by
one of r. j. Mitchels ALL WOOL 81
suits which was furnished bin by his
mother III LAW.
Remember the Wooden and Blanket
departments are inc uded in the SPECIAL
sale this month and being complete in
quantity and staple, many of these
goods we bought from LARGE Auction
sales in the city of New York, and for
one half their real value consequently
we CAN AND WILL SELL them for less
than regular whole sale price
A good white Bed Blanket 10 quart
ers worth So 50 for 1.48'
White and Red Flannels from 15c
per yard to 60c
On and after December the 9th, 1889
There will be exhibited in one of the
large show windows Of The Bee Hive
Store, the Great Weapon with which
r. J. Mitchell CUTS ~ HALF THE
PRICES OF ALL COMPETITION.
The largest stock Of Furniture ever
brough. to Edenton is now at the Bee
Hive, and for sale cheap for cash or on
the Installment plan.
Don't forget to ask the salesman, who
waites on you, to show you through
the Hat department.
There are also full line of Boots,
Shoes, Trunks, Valises ETC., in fact
every thing kept in large and first
class store will be found at the Bee
Hive.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-12-13
Price ST.. so Per Year.

Delivered at doors Of city subscribers, as
soon as FROM press, by carriers, without extra
charge.
No name entered without payment. and no
paper sent after the expiration of time paid for
The Editor disclaims all responsibility for the
views or statements of correspondents--and re-
serves the right at all times to revise or reject
any article he may think proper
Best Advertising Medium in the District.
Rates very moderate--Special Rates on Long
Contracts
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-12-13
EDENTON, DEC. 10, 1889.

x*x Col. l.. L. Polk has been
elected President of the Farmers
and Laborer's Union Of America
in session at St. Louis. A deserved
compliment.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-12-13
OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN !


On the wing again this week look
ing for the good, the true and the
beautiful in any shape and in any
condition Of righteous existence
among men, beasts or, things. And
how plentifully do all these virtues,
cordinal, parental in their character,
exist if only we wash out our eyes with
the soap of charity genuine article
We mean that we may see clearly
and discern well the benefcent,
bright things in life rather than the
dark and damaging clements, dana
ging to life, hope and material being,
by which we are surrounded. Our
Man occasionally strikes fellow
who is brimful of complaint and
swelled, all out of proportion,
b ecause, the town, the town
people, business, and society are
not all run on his plan and according
to his notion Of things generally, and
when he meets him he finds, upon
careless examination, that if you'd
shake him the least violently you'd
hear his brains lattle like peas in an
inflated paper bag. The most disa-
greeable croaker, generally speaking.
is the smallest frog of the ditch.
By the by, speaking of frogs reminds
Us that our worthy tOwnsman and
most honoured Mayor, Mr.. j. r. B.
Hathaway. is setting a good exam
pie to owners Of such places in our
midst as are, naturally, the home of
these swampy reptiles. just below
his residence there has been a low
marshy place for many years, place
SO miry as to be utterly without value,
Recently, a saw-mill having been
erected hard by, he has filed the
whole place with saw-dust and in
tends covering this saw-dust with
earth, thus making good land where,
aside from frogs, nothing but mud
and water and consequent desease
and death could possibly have exis-
tence, A large portion Of the earth
which he is now using as a top
covering for this place, is composed
of brick. stone, old p!astering and
such like material gathered for the
purpose. Ia q very short time we
shall see that whole space entirely
reclaimed and where nothing Of
benefit has ever existed, shall behold
two desirable lots, with comfortable
houses suitable for family residences,
thereat, We would be glad to see
all the low muddy places of our town
reclaimed and utilized. It would not
only add to the public wealth of the
but. it would conduce
largely to improve the sanitary con-
dition Of our town.
Among the improvements, found
this week by Our Man in his peram-
bulations, is the bridge newly con-
structed over the creek to the Gem
etery. It is a good solid structure
and affords ample means for all pas
sengers, crossing the same, enroute
to earthly rest.
One of our worthy colored men,
John Capehart, is erecting
very desirable dwelling on East Gale
The sober, industrious color
ed man. in this country, is bound to
succeed. There is nothing to pre-
vent it, if only his health is spared
him and he is content to be an hon
est, respectful and obedient citizen
law and order.
On West Queen street a new store
is being erected by Mr.. 0. H. Darden,
one Of our successful merchants
The business Of our town seems to
be spreading. It is no longer con
fined to Main and Water streets as in
former years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
A number from this city are in attend ance at the state fair in Meriden to-day.

A number from this city are in attend ance at the state fair in Meriden to-day.
 The railroad commissioners will make their fall inspection of the Naugatuck division on Friday of this week.
 Peter F. Snagg, the we'll known cut ter, will associate himself with his brother R. G. Snagg, the Bank street tailor.
 John P. McGuerty, United Press operator, late of New York, has resumed his old position in the office of the Republican.
 The second annual sociable of Court Stephen J. Meany, A. O. F., will be held at City hall Friday evening. Mo- vember s.
 Eunice S. Bradley, aged S4, died at his home in Oakville this morning. The remains will be taken to Seymour for burial Friday.
 Owing to the overcrowded condition of the Bishop and Elm street schools, the board has temporarily appointed the teachers.
 | The September meeting of the Con- necticut Congregational club was held yesterday afternoon at Hosmer hall Hartford. About 100 attended. Moth ing of importance was done. l A Meriden Journal correspondent speaking about the performances o1 Lena Loeb, the electric girl, says she is g strong girl, full of cunning devices tc increase her strength, and as for hel alleged mind reading it is simply the TO suit of the actions of the muscles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
TWENTY DOLLARS FOR COLLEH.

Jerry McKenna Fined for Allowing Minors to Loiter in His Saloon. The first liquor case under the new rule, requiring the chief of police to re- port the testimony of the officers to the city attorney instead of Agent Colley, was tried before Judge Cowell to-day. Tuesday night of last week Sergeant Bannon and Officer Moore heard a loud
 and profane discussion going on in
 Jerry McKenna's saloon on Bank street, and upon investigation found a 2O-year- old lad named Hayes lettering in the l barroom. The officers reported to Chief Egan, who in turn presented the facts to Assistant City Attorney Burpee. l The evidence being conclusive Attorney Burpee notified Agent Colley and the latter this morning secured the convic-
 ton of McKenna. McKenna conducted
 his own defense and claimed that Hayes
 told him repeatedly that he was a1 years
 of age. John s. Hayes, the boy y's
 father, said his son was only 20 years of
 age. Mir Hayes also said that three
 months ago he also saw his boy lettering in the same saloon. In his argument Agent Colley said that while McKenna 1 might have honestly believed that Hayes
 was 21 years old, yet that was no excuse
 in law. It was one of the perils of the
 business and the dealer should be punish ed. Judge Cowell imposed a fine of Sa
 and costs in each of two cases. An ap-
 peal was taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
How to Feel Your Purse Growing,

Everybody is striving to make money and everybody who buys his clothing at Hirsh's is sure of saving money. Money is useful only for the comforts it secures, and there is comfort in buying at Hirshs because you get the best clothing in Waterbury and pay the lowest prices for it. The temperature demands a fall overcoat or a suit and Hirsh's is the place to turn to. Buy of the manufac- turer and save the. middlemen's profit and you are sure to be the gainer. We manufacture good Philadelphia made clothing thirty per cent under others.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing com pany, Waterbury's New Lively Progress sive Low Price Clothing House, who manufacture their clothing. 72 Bank street, opposite the postoffice. Look for the White Front.
 W Our factories are located al 43 North Third street and 306 Market street, Philadelphia, Penna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
MILITARY MATTERS.
Second Regiment Officers Complete
 Arrangements for a Shoot.

Second Regiment Officers Complete
 Arrangements for a Shoot.
 The Second regiment officers met at the New Haven armory last night to make arrangements for the regimental shoot to be held at the Quinnipiac range October and the brigade tournament which will take place at the Quinnipiac range October 23. The first business done was the appointing of Major Welles, Captain Ford and Lieutenant Walker a committee of arrangements for the regimental shoot. There will be eight men in each team, and only Pea body rifles can be used. Eight of the | companies besides the field and staff l will enter teams and it is hoped that the other two companies will enter teams. A committee consisting of Captains Ford and La Barnes and Lieutenant Walker was appointed to select 20 men to practice for positions on the regimen tai team which will contest in the bri- gade tournament.
 From these 20 men 12 will be selected for the teams. Colonel Doherty was au thorized to use his own judgment about entering team in the brigade tourna ment. This discretionary power wa. given the colonel because of the dissatis faction which arose over the arrange ments of last years tournament. The Second regiment team, it is said, wal treated unfairly, and unless satisfactory arrangements are made this year the Second regiment will not be represented in the tournament.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
WORLD OF SPORTS

Hamilton of Kansas City leads the asso- citation in stolen bases with 74. He also leads in runs, having scored 119 times During the past two weeks the New Yorks have won nine and lost two. In the same period Boston has won eight and lost six.
 Herman has made 126 runs to date, leading the league in this respect. Ryan is second with 122 to his credit, followed by Duffy with 115.
 Umpire Curry received a letter from President Nick Young of the league yesterday morning intimating that his resignation would be accepted.
 Roger Connor has taken part in every championship game played by the Giants this season. He is the only member of the team to hold such record.
 The Films are waiting anxiouslv to hear from the Shippers, whether they play or not. The Films stand ready to play any time before the snow flies.
 The Atlantic base ball league will hold meeting i'll Worcester October 1. when the finances of the league will be settled up and the prospect for base ball in New England next year considered. The guarantees will be paid back at that meeting and other business appertaininp to the closing of the season transacted.
 Ever since MT Stern has been at the head of the Cincinnati club he has never laid player off without pay no matter how richly he may have merited it. Elmer Smith was laid off without nay some weeks ago by Manager schmelz fo1 poor work, but when pay day rolled around Mir Stern gave orders that he be paid his salary in full.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
GOLD AS WELL AS OIL.
To Reach Depth of 3 1000 Feet at al
 Hazards.

10 Neach DepCn OI o,OOO feeC aC a1l
 Hazards.
 And now it is said that the oil well is to be revived on a larger. scale than ever, says a Southbury correspondent New Haven capitalists, who are deeply interested in the scheme, have visited the well, examined the locality and put up several thousand dollars. The orders now are: Reach depth of 5000 feet. at all hazards" When abandoned, about month ago, the shaft had reached a depth of about 300 feet, with 1 300 feet of rope in the well. This will be remov- ed as soon as possible and the active work of sinking the shaft resumed with vigor. The pumps were started for the first time last week. Not only is oil to be sought, but the vein of gold which was found at a depth of 1,3OO feet is to be investigated. If necessary, more money will doubtless be advanced by the New Haven capitalists, who are apparently satisfied that oil exists in Southbury. It is also alleged that the gold vein will be developed if the oil crop prove failure. A new and cheaper system of refining the. gold is tG be used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
ssTom Rfcketts.,, :,

IOm Ricketts,
 M Ricketts, performances are remark able. The work that he accomplishes is enormous. He does everything he under takes with care and fidelity that is as- tonishing. He is not only good singer, but an accomplished actor, and attends to all the details of dress and makeup with that skill in which the English actor excels.-Peoria Journal. At the opera house Thursday, Friday and Satur- day.
 SsLaEardere.,
 lmre Kiralfys spectacular production of ''Lagardere" from the well-known favorite French melodrama 'sLe Bossu'' (the Hunchback) interested the vast audience last night at the Academy of Music. The acting was excellent throughout, and it is no doubt success. Philadelphia Record. At the opera house this evening.