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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05
PERSONAL.

Mr.. R. F. Cheshire has accepted a
position at the Bee Hive store.
Miss Bessie Leigh, of Norfolk, is the
guest of the Misses Harrell.
The family of Mr.. w. j. Leary
returned home Monday from Mays
Head.
Rev. R. T. Vanu will return to-day
and will fill his pulpit at the Baptist
church on Sunday next.
Mrs. Macarthur (nee Miss Cleve Saw
yer) and children, of Winston, are Wis
iting friends and relatives in this city.
Col. R. G. Mitchell and son, Cheshire,
left Tuesday for New York to purchase
large stock OF fall and winter
goods.
Look out for bargains. Mr.. r. J.
Mitchell little Bob is now North
purchasing fall and winter goods, He
left Monday.
Mr.. j. W. Towe. late with Mr.. R. j.
Mitchell, has accepted a position in
Washington, n. G. Edenton's loss is
westinghouse gain.
Mr.. L. S. Landing. the excellent
& Co, Plymouth, made flying trip to
this city on Wednesday. He gave us a
call while here.
Mr.. II. A. Bond, ST., has returned
home after an absence of near weeks,
visiting relatives and friends in War
renton, Henderson, Durham and Chap
ell Hill. His health is much improved.
Miss Mamie Merriam, of Washing
tor, N. c., accompanied by here father,
passed tn 'ough Edenton Tuesday en-
route for Connecticut. From the at
tention given Miss Mamie while here
by one of our young men we would
Judge her short stay most pleasant.
We acknowledge pleasant call this
week from that Cody man. Rev. Josiah
Elliott He tells us that the dedication
of the Baptist church at Chapel Hill.
this county, will take place on the 21st
inst. Rev. r. 7. Vann has been inyit-
ed to preach and large attendance is
expected Chapel Hill is three miles
this side of Belvidere and the House of
Worship to be dedicated is 4S x "a feet.
neat and attractive. He says some good
things about the people there and the
GOOD work that is being done. =
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05
ADA1RvILLE. KY, Dec. 90, 1889.

ADAIRvILLE. KY, Dec. %, 1889.
Radam's Microbe Killer Co..
Nashville, Tenn:
conference.-the certities thar | have
been suffer er'from asthma and catdrI Il
for more than two years past, getting
most Of my sleep sitting up IN bed Oh
reclining in a. chair. / have used ont
Jug of Rldam s Microbe Killer, and fol
the last three weeks have been sleeping
naturally, soundly and sweetly DIS d
child. I attributed my relief to the
remedy, and heartily recommend it t.
any one suffering from asthmatic or ca
tarrhal trouble. Respectfully,
EDWIN r. MOOR,
Cashier in Bank Of Adairviile.
For sale by Hooper & Co.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05

The FISHERMAN & FARMER wants
good, trustworthy and reliable agent
in all the surrounding localities. Lib.
eral commission will be given right
parties. Apply at once, by letter or
ct the Office.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05
NOTICE TOTAX PAYERS.

The Councilmen have ord-.red me
to collect all taxes due the town a:
once and close the books. Delinquents
will please note this as I shall en-
force the law if not paid Immediate
~.
J. w. SPRU1LL, Collector.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05
ALWAYS AHEAD.

E. L. Brinkley has just opened a
large lot of new Fall Dress Goods.
The ladies are invited to call and ex-
anime.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05

Rev. d. P. Meacham has announ =
ed himself as All independent Dem-
ocratic candidate for Congress from
the Fourth Congressional District,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05
8uSin es9 Locals.
Three Cents per line for all locals under
this head. Elsewhere five cents.

Bromo Settler, for Headache, at
Leary's for lOc.
Wampools Cod Liver oil at Lea
rvs
SCOTS Cod Liver oil at Leary's.
Do you wish to enjoy a real good
smoke, get some Of the choice cigars,
at Leary's
ANY PRESCRIPTIONS, careful
ly and promptly f. Led at Leary's.
Get everything in the Drug line
at Lenry's. So come and see for your
self.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-05
Edenton Fair
OCTOBER %, 90. 80 & 81, 1890.
SAY !!

If you owe us any,
thing on your Sub
scrlption, please pay
it NOW.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27

IN overcrowded. k1ng-ridden and poverty
cursed Europe the starving toilers are crying
for bread or work. In broad-acred, people
ruled, prosperous America the employer is
short-hauded and the toiler wellfed. The Re-
public is not a failure. by any means.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
RELIEVING FINANCIAL DISTRESS.

Those Italians who are in custody of the
United States Court for counter.eiting can
hardly set up the claim that they have been
hypnetized. But they may put in an equally
reasonable plea, and one that will be as ef-
fcacious as that of Gabrielle Bompard.
Have we not all been informed
of the financial stringency? Have not
capitalists from all over the country
been going to New York to seek
measures of relief and means to tide over
the depression? Well, one of the alleged
counterfeitersdId the same thing, according
to the story told in court. To be sure, he
went down to the metropolis originally on a
love matter. but finding more financial
stringency than love, he loaded up with sill
yer dollars and set out to ease the money
market. At least this seems to be about the
best plea the prisoners can make under the
circumstances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
No Wonder the Piano Lost Tone


For some time past grand piano in an East
End house has shown signs of indisposition-
Certain chords invariably sounded dull when
struck, and the brilliancy of tone which had
been sold at a very high figure with the makers s
name had disappeared But nobody attributed
the decadenee of the instrument to anything
but little too much use perhaps. A surprise
was in store for them.
The other night the household and fe"
guests were assembled in the music room. One
of them. a lady of great ability as pianist, sat
down at the instrument and began to play.
The mutfied effect was more noticeable than
ever. Somebody suggested that an inquest be
held on the piano. Then one of the ladies
without more ado lifted the cover Of the piano
-and-well, there was a panic.
A big rat jumped out from among the strings
and galloped across the room. 1t escaped, OF
course, for everybody was too much astonished
to attack it; there were screams and great
leaping upon chairs. When everybody
cooled down the inquest proceeded. IL was
found that the rat had made a comfortable
nest of paper among the wires. The rat eVi-
IDENTIFY had keen sense Of the fitness Of things
as well as love for music, for its nest was
found to be made of selections from Beeth-
ovens sonatas. with a few scraps of Chopin.
There was not trace of "Annie Rooney" or
comic opera in the nest How the rat got
there, why it stayed there and what the effect
of a musical training upon the rat is likely to
be, are still unanswered questions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL is Ill at Mel
ton. She is confined to her bed.
RIDER HAGGARD is at present in Mexico,
securing material for a new novel.
JOHN l. SULLIVAN is now making $500 a
week by playing, and his personal expenses
average nearly half that sum.
BISHOP KAISER. of Green Bay, Wis, has
been appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee to
succeed the late Archbishop Heiss.
JULES VERNE is now a handsome man of go.
with head and beard quite gray, and with eyes
which sparkle with all the fire of 20.
GEORGE NJ. PULLMAN says that he is no
happier than when he did not have dollar to
his name, land yet it is a comfortable feeling to
be rich"
MRS. ELIZABETH c. CUSTER, the widow of
the great cavalryman, says that she is not q
candidate for the office of State Librarian in
Michigan.
SENATOR WARREN, of Wyoming, is six feet
tall, and his form is as straight as Rocky
Mountain pine. He is blonde, rather good
looking, and talks and dresses well. He is 46
years old.
QUEEN AMELIE, of Portugal is now almost
restored to health. She is the prettiest and
most fascinating of the sovereign ladies of
Europe. She is tall and has q graceful figure
and a charmingly expressive face.
FREDERICK IVES. the former young Ma
poleon of Finance, is living quietly in New
York devoting his attention to acquiring an
other foftune. He is the same well-dressed,
suave and self-confident character as he was
before his fall.
MRS. STANLEY expected to find only shanty
cities outside of New York, but is quite
charmed with what she has seen of the interior.
She says: Nothing can be exaggerated about
America. 1 have already learned to so much
admire America and the Americans"
MISS CONSTANCE FENIMoRE WooLsoN has
settled for the winter at Cheltenham, England,
where she is said to be engaged in writing a
novel. Her winter of travel In the East fur
nished her with material which she has worked
up into sketches and short stories, which will
appear during the coming months.
NINE. ANNE MARIE MozzoNI will stand for
election to the italian Parliament. and is ask
ing for subscriptions to assist in meeting her
expenses. Nine. Mozzoni is an accomplished
authoress. and her agreeable manners have
made her generally liked among her large circle
of acquaintance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
MONEY IN CIRCULATION,

Very fattering reports come from all
sides of the holiday trade, and merchants
argue logically that, however it may be
elsewhere, money is not scarce or tight here.
1t may be remarked in passing that this is
one of the best evidences that the recent
furry in stocks and financial circles was not
deeply rooted, aud has not materi-
ally affected real business interests.
Further, this evidence of general prosperity
will have reactionary effect on commercial
channels that cannot but help to relieve the
strained condition of the money market. A
brisk holiday trade sets vast amount OF
money in circulation. And what is needed
now is quicker circulation. Depression is less
frequently result of too little circulating
medium than of stagnation in ths move
ment. The signs are hopeful, to say the
least
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27

settled. The sand penetrated may be simply
a spur of the real gas-bearing body which
lies lower. There may be an inexhaustible
reservoir of gas or oil to be tapped
If the drill goes deep enough. The informa-
tion to be obtained by exploring the deepest
strata may be of the greatest Importance to
the community, even If it should not include
a strike of gas.
1t happens to be the case here that this
information can be obtained at minimum
of cost. The tools and machinery are on the
ground, and we are informed that no charge
will be made for their use if the hole is to be
drilled deeper as public enterprise. The
only cost in pursuing the work will be that
of actual labor; and that is stated to be
about dollar per foot. If ten men in this
city would contribute fifty dollars each, the
we'll could be drilled to below 2, 800 feet. If
twenty more gave SIS each the depth OF 8, 900
feet could be reached. If 100 more gave $40
each 1000 feet hole could be completed.
With the chance that in the first hundred
feet or so. the presence of large supply of
gas might be established, the slight sums
necessary to keep the drill going ought to be
promptly forthcoming. Any person wish
ing to pay for drilling, ten, twenty-five or
fifty feet deeper can do so by sending his
check for the corresponding number OF
dollars to the Exposition Society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
TALKING OUT IN MEETING.

The St. Louis Globe Democrat, although
a regulation Republican organ. has reached
the point of speaking right out in meeting
concerning two leading public questions.
On the Behring's Sea controversy it de-
clared: "All the. seals in that quarter of the
globe would not, if turned into cash. pay
for the losses of single month of wal"
With reference to the federal elections bill
it also makes the outspoken assertion that
'the fact is the masses of the Republicans
in Pennsylvania, as we'll as in the other
States controlled by the party, are steadily
growing more and more convinced of the
folly of that measure" When a few more
Republican newspapers exercise the right
ofthlnking for themselves, as the Globe
Democrat does, the Republican statesmen
may obtain some valuable instruction:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. SATURDAY. DEC. q, 1890
A COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT.

The fifth in The DISPATCH series oi
articles on river improvement treats of the
problem which has puzzled engineers and
formed a national subject of dispute for two
Cenerations-the drainage of the Mississippi
Valley from Cairo to Baton Rouge. On this
the writer presents some ideas that are
certainly worthy of public consideration.
Briefly stated, the argument of this paper
is that there are some thirty million acres of
bottom lands along the Mississippi in this
section-which is treated separately from
The swamp lands of the Gulf States-that
are capable of the greatest improvement
They possess the richest soil in the world,
but at present they are deprecated in value,
rendered dangerous in seasons OF food and
unhealthy ali of the year, by their liability
to floods and the resulting malaria. All
this trouble, together with the forming of
shoals, bends and finally cut-offs from the
eating away of the banks at certain places,
is shown TO be due to the fact that the river
bed is too high in relation to the surround
ing lands. The solution of the problem,
therefore, lies in the direction of lowering
the rivers bed.
This our contributor proposes to do by the
system of movable jetties, described in a
previous paper. By these appliances, it is
held, that the bans can be cut through, the
river straightened or reduced to very grad
ual bends, the channel brought to uniform
depth, and the current given steady move
nent. These vast provements, all finally
tending to the same end of lowering the bed
Of the river and providing thorough drain
age for the fertile bottom lands, can be ac-
complished at a cost of from three to five
dollars per acre. As the increase in the
value of the land would be five times that
cost, without including the immense benefit
to navigation embraced ia the improvement,
the great results held out by this scheme OF
making the current of the river do its own
work, can easily be recognized as far ex-
ceeding the estimated cost.
As to the engineering practicability and
cost Of the work proposed. that question can
only be determined, outside of the crucial
test of actual work, by the opinion of ex-
perts. Many of that class have already per-
ceived in the DEVELOPMENT of the system, in
these DISPATCH articles, engineering sug-
gestons of the greatest and most original
value. Apart from that, the entire public
can see that the project comprises the widest
scope and most thorough attainment of all
the objects of river improvement in a uni
form flow of water. deep and permanent
channel, and a complete drainage OF the
lands Low subject to over-fows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
BITS OF HUMOR.
"what did your girl give you for Christ

"what did your girl give you for Christ
mas?''
"a hint"
sand what did you give her?''
.sThe shake. ''-PhiLddslpht Times.
The Visitor (viewing the new baby)-Do
YOU think he is going to resemble his hather3
The Mother-I shouldn't be surprised. He keeps
me up all night.-Net0 York Sun.
81 think Mary Pinkins is a real mean
thing, >, said one young woman 10 another.
IL don't see why?''
.,Because, if she wasn't she'd come ont from
under the mistetoe and give some OF the other
girls a chance ~ Washington Post.
A Congressman fired with industrious vim,
Has quilted Columbia's CLINE,
To find Dr. Koch and discover from him,
fits good for consumption of time.
-WGshtHgt0n Star.
I'm in a quandary for an appropriate
character in which to go to the New Years ball."
You might go as good resolution. "-Puek.
An Eastern Kentucky man calls his wife
''Old Lace, - because she has ruined her health
with tig ht corset.-Neto York Herald.
Hojack-An italian astronomer reports
that Venus turns round but once year.
siTs. Hojack-- W ell dressed women must be very
scarce where she Hyes.-Chicdgo Iatsr-0cedH.
Teaeher-Whlt are the agricultural
products OF lrelandY
Tommy-Potatoes and Irish bulls. .-BEfato -.
press.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
KEEP UP THE DRILL.

The drilling at the Exposition gas we'll
has progressed about hundred feet beyond
the point at which the first flow of gas was
observed, without noticeably increasing or
diminishing the pressure. Of the hundred
feet twenty-five or thirty feet were in the
strip of sand which yields the gas and the
remainder has been slate. We are informed
that if the drilling does not develop decided
results within the next three or four days,
the Exposition Society will not feel justified
in using its funds to push the work further.
If the drilling should stop now the EXPO
sition Society would have gained a moderate
supply of gas and the public would have
some interesting information concerning the
geological state under our city. But there
are somspOints of interest and importance
to the Whole city that would be left un-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
PRoGREss IN ARTISTIC TASTE.

1t is with pleasure The DISPATCH notes
the progress of this community in art and
artistic taste. The exhibition of the Vassili
Verestchagin collection which will be made
in the Carnegie Art Gallery marks a dis
tinct era in this line. 1t is the first large
and famous collection ever brought here,
and it means the establishment of reputa-
tien for the community in art matters,
as well as denoting growing artistic taste.
The collection has only been seen in the
largest cities in this country, Boston, New
York, Philadelphia and Chicago, and it is
worthy of note that we are ranked with
those cities. The exhibition will be a rare
treat, as the pictures cover a wide range
and are really history of the travels and
studies of their wonderful creator. The ex-
hibition has been brought about through
the efforts of some OF our best citizens, who
are deserving Of credit for their activity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
CONTRASTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

The difference between the methods pur-
sued in FrenLh criminal trials and the rules
which govern the similar system under
Anglo-Saxon law, as illustrated by the trial
of Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard, has at
tracted wide comment in this country. The
features of that trial, which consisted of the
Judge examining the defendant like pros
ecuting attorney, and exploring all the
deeds of his past life in the effort to make
him acknowledge criminality; the spectacle,
like a scene from a cheap melodrama, OF
Judge, counsel, witnesses, and defendants
joining in a heated colloquy over disputed
points, united in this case with the accusa-
tions of each prisoner against the other, all
of which is taken as bearing on the question
of guilt or innocence, is a sufficiently re-
markable one from the standpoint of Anglo
Saxon Jurisprudence.
But there is more radical contrast be-
tween the two systems. The English sys-
TEN declares that man need not testify
against himself and warns him on
his arrest against making any Grim
mating admissions. The French system
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
Richelieu at the Duquesne.

There was scarcely vacant seat in the Du-
quesne Theater last night for the production
of "Richelieu'' by Mr.. Barrett and his compe-
tent company. That 1t was a finished perform
ance goes without the saying, and the audience
was appreeiative Mr.. Barrett was in good
voice and his rendition of the more powerful
passages were most warmly applauded. Miss
Gale, in the role of Julie de Mortemar, again
gave evidence of the rare talent that is fast
winning fame for her. Mr.. Lanes Count de
Baradds was fully mp to the expectations his
previous work warranted, and Mr.. Hanley's
de Mduprdt was very meritorious. Mr.. Duval
and Mr.. Rogers must also be included in the
honor list of the evening. A better rendition
of Bulwer's great play in all its parts Mr.. Bar
rett can hardly expect to give.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
Lost in Allegheny.

Two broken-spirited mules were dragging a
Troy Hill car up the Sixth street approach to
the Suspension bridge through the snow storm
which made the close of Christmas day too old
fashioned if ANYTHING for those who had to go
out. At the dollhouse little gray-haired
pinched-uD man with a weak mouth and .
strong breath entered the car Perhaps it
would be more accurate to say that he fell into
the Car. He got seat and snored and hic-
coughed all the way across the bridge. As the
car jolted down Federal street the little old man
said to stout and cheerful man opposite:
'Scuse me, sir. does this e-e-car go to Pitts
burg?'
mo, sir-this car is going the other way and
it's in Allegheny now."
Iwan'-t' go-t-Pittsburg" said the little old
man.
"Then you'd better get off the car" said a
young fellow with fierce mustache, and the little
old man arose and fell off the car. The last that
was seen Of him he was pursuing the car with
uneven footsteps. If an old man with gray hair
and weak mouth is missing from his home in
Pittsburg to-day the probabilities are that he
may be found on Observatory or Troy Hill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
A Convenient Custom.

Very few clerks in the Pittsburg banks go
out to dinner or lunch at midday now. 1t is
not that they are emulatIng Succi or praeticing
economy. They eat their noon meal within
the precincts of the bank, The custom Of
serving the meal In the bank building has long
been the GUST ON in certain Old World banks
notably at Childs' Bank and Coutts' in Lon
don-and it found favor in certain Eastern
houses as lone as quarter of a century ago.
The banks in Pittsburg have been falling into
line in this regard steadily during the past i've
years, and now. 1 believe. nearly all the banks
here serve their employees with a midday le-
past-usually exceedingly good. The saving IN
time and money whchin the retention Of the
clerks within the bank all through the business
day effects Is said to be quite considerable
Several manufacturing concerns have adopted
the same plan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrn. S. H. jackson.

The death of Mrs. S. H. Jackson, of Penn
avenue Williamsburg. has caused more sincere
grief in that community than any that has taken
place in the borough for a long time. Mrs. Jack
son was daughter of the late Edward THOMPSON,
ESQ., and had resided in Wilkinsbu re all her life
The wife of the burgess Of the borough, DR.. John
Sample is her mother. She has been a sufferer
from asthma for 20 years, but her death, at 5
O'Clock Christmas morning, came with the shock
of surprise as well as grief at last. Her husband
and two sons Edward and Howard, mourn an
aftectionate wife and mother. and their grief is
shared by hundreds of friends in Williamsburg
and elsewhere The funeral services will be held
at the family residence at O'Clock this afternoon.
Rev. III. S. Moore. pastor of the Williamsburg
PRESBYTERIAN Church, will oficiate. The remains
will be inferred in HomewoOd Cemetery.