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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-05-23

The war whoop Of the Indian is
hushed; the Tony Hawk and scalp
ing knife are rust. but each day
he 81 ent advertisements that are
haRded over our counters IN the shape
81 FULL VALuI-oEE HUNDRED CENTS
worth for me D'LlkI.->au,-7 the
faces 81 our customer, 10 be u. nina
ted and tt Bee tive to be acknoF-
lodged as the Creates. Bargain Sore
il Eleutou.
l'es, reader, eur match SIS bargains
are sought by IeTchaots, III our
town, Only few days ago one oI
our Gus omers came in and bought
in such unusual large quantities that
we ask d what use he COZ q pUtthem
to. Imagine orr surprise when We
toDn be wi~ buviug for one OF the
Merchants in Edenton. But why
this sly. indirect manner Of bun my
through another? Our front doors
are open 10 all. both merchaut auo
customers, and we Shall CO, tinue a.
in The past to use that most powerful
Of levers. the h I'd 50 id musical cash,
and propose to continue to hull prices
from that high pedestal that has
been reyo. wing before these people
50 long that the bee Hive Store.
will ever be regarded as The bargain
House Of Edcnt0n.
The Question is often ASKED. ho r
can Little Bob Mitchell SCI.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-05-23
Eu81D oss Lo-a1a.

Three Cents per tine for al locals under
this mead. Elsewhere i've cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
THE AUTUMN CAPITAL.
The President Today Makes His First
Appointment From Cresson.

CREssoN SPRINGS. Pa, Sept. S.-The Presi-
dent started in to work early this morning and
sent budget to Washington in the first mail
1t contained the nomination of Charles Scoville
OF indiana as surveyor Of customs for the port
of Evansville. Ind, being the first appointment
made by the President since his arrival here.
PACIFIC COAST DRY DOCK COMMISSION.
He also issued an executive order in pursu-
ance of a section Of the naval appropriation
bill providing for the appointment of a COM
mission to select a suitable site for a dry dock
on the Pacific coast north of the northern
boundary of California. The members of the
commission are: Capt 7. o. Selfrdge, USN..
president; Col George ii. Mendell. corps of
engineers C.S.A.: Hon. Thomas c. Platt OF New
York; Hon. Richard W. Thompson OF Indiana
and Lieut. Andrew b. Wickof, U.SN.
FEELING BETTER
The Presidents system was somewhat run
down when he reached here, but he is feeling
much better now, and speaks in the highest
terms of the healthfulness of the place His
appetite is good and his spirits are bright. and
the languid feeling which oppressed him in
Washington has almost entirely disappe ared.
A MORNING DRIVE.
He and Mrs. Dimmick were the guests of ex-
Congressman Ward and wife of Chester, Pa.
spot in the mountains about five miles distant
where is located a famous Catholic convent
The party spent some time there and enjoyed
their visit very much.
GETTING ALONG ALONE.
Private Secretary Halford has established an
Office in the Mountain House. where all execu-
tive business will be transacted and where an
pouncements will be made of all official acts.
He said this morning that so far he has not
been compelled to call for any clerical assist
ance from Washington and that he did not
think it would be necessary
EXCURSIONS PLANNED FOR THIS WEEK.
The latter part of this week will be given up
to short excursions to points of interest in this
section. Mr.. George W. Boyd has made ar
rangements to show the executive all there is
to be seen here, and it is likely that Johnstown
and khododendrin Park will be among the
places visited.
Mr. Russell Harrison will probably return to
Cresson in time to participate in these out
ings."
Mr. Boyd has fixed his return fo- Thursday
and the official family are looking forward to
that date with much interest The scenery at
Rhododendrin Park, which is located upward
OF 1000 feet above the sea. is almost as wild
and picturesque as II Is in the Yellowstone
Park. private car will doubtless be supplied
for the use OF the executive during these trips.
The President expects to remain at Cresson
until October /, but his stay Will be governed
by tine proceedings of Congress. as it is his
purpose to be back in Washington at least ten
days before the adjournment He has accepted
an invitation TO attend the reunion of the
Army of the Cumberland at Toledo, Ohio on
the 18th instant, but does not expect to be alb
sent from Cresson on that occasion more than
two or three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Speaker Tom is on the Ground and
Predicts Victory in Maine.
THE PRESIDENT AT CRESSON
Two More Serious Accidents on
the New York Central.
sMAsH.UP ON THE BALTIMORE & OHIO
IN MAINE TODAY.
Speaker Reed Confident He VIII Carry
His District.

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept S-Spesker Reed said
this morning that he would carry this distric,
by 1000 He is kept constantly informed OF
the work and indications at the polls.
BrDDrroRD, Me-, Sept s.-The election
opened very quietly here today. In the first
hour large vote was polled and no disturb
ance owing to naturalization troubles had oc-
Cured. No special police officers, deputy
sheriffs or federal officers arc stationed at the
polls. 'wardens acting for democratic leaders
are keeping private record Of all who presen,
themselves at the polls and who find the
names have been stricken off the list
PORTLAND. Me-, Sept. Sat noon the re-
publican ticket was ahead in six wards out of
seven in this city, with the indication that il
Will have abont 900 majority. Reed will have
fully that and perhaps moro in Portland
LEWISTON. Me-. Sept s.-The election is
passing of very quietly in Lewiston. There is
a good deal Of scratching and n Smaller vote
than usual is being polled. At noon the vote
is very evenly divided. At Auburn a good vote
Is coming out, the republicans leading we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
kcntucky's Constitutional Convention.

LOUISVILLE, Sept Sat noon today Gov.
Buckner will call TO order the Kentucky con-
stitutional convention. the first since 1852. and
viii name George Washington OF Newport q
relative OF President Washington, temporary
chairman. and the election is expected TO be-
unanimous. The delegates, one hundred in
number, viii then be sworn m and a permanent
organization begun. The candidates for pres
ident are ex-Gov. Knott of Lebanon, Col. Ben
nett II. Young OF Louisville, Henry ID. McHenry
OF Hartford, member OF the national demo-
cratic committee. and Brutus L. Clay of Paris.
by agreement they will be named without nom-
mating speeches and there will be no effort 10
solicit votes. The men composing the conven-
ton arc among the ablest OF the state and the
proceedings will be digniiied throughout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
A GREEN swITCHMAN.
Today's Accidents on the New York
Central Road.

TRor, NY, Sept. s-At $50 O'Clock this
morning a green swtehman, who took The
place OF striker at the State street crossing N
this city, threw q switch before the rear truck
af an Albany local had passed The end Of the
car was carried over against o locomotive
standing on the other track and was partially
turned over against the stone wall at the north
end of the Congress street tunnel
The last ear was completely wrecked aud tho
next one ahead badly damaged OF the twelve
passengers IN the rear car 20 the time all es-
cased bus one-E. J. Bliss Of Boston. who vss
cut on the face and head by broken glass and
his elbow and hand eashed His injuries are
only slight. Conductor Henceu was also
slightly mi jured Tho locomotive into which
the car crashed was considerably damaged and
vas taken TO the round house. Travel on the
road was resumed in two hours.
RoCHEsrER.sN. u, Sept "A collision be-
tween passenger trains 10 and 20 occurred near
Iockport at i:l0 this morning on the Central
railroad. in which BaggRgeman Fiddler Of
New York was k,llcd and Engineer Bradley and
Fireman Houston. both OF Syracuse were badly
hurt, Bradley's legs being broken. No passen-
gers were hurt The accident IL attributed 20
a semaphore light going out The trains met
ON single track, and when stopped the rear
OF train 20 was on the high bridge over the
Erie canal. When taken from the wreck En-
glneer Bradley Was unconscious. hut Ind a
cigar IN his mouth. Train 20 was moving slou
at the time, and ~ cannot have been at a h,gh
speed, as the cars did not leave the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Chicago's Usual Sunday Murder.

CHICAGO, Sept ga mysterious murder 90
Cured yesterday in front Of No. 462s Latin
street. Tho body Of John Riley was found by
a policeman in the rear OF that number
Death had been caused by knife wound. The
people in the house, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. Bamister,
AIRS. Bamister's sister, Kate Ford. Mary Booler
aud Michael Cusick at first claimed they knew
nothing about the affair. but afterward
Michael Cusick stated that he, in company with
Riley, the murdered man, and VIM. DriscoIl,
was standing in front of the house, when
it was suggested they get a can OF beer. Cusick
said he went into the house 20 get the can and
some trouble occurred between Driscoll and
Riley which resulted in the stabbing Of Riley
But by whom the stabbing was done Cusick and
the inmates of the house claim they don't
know. The murder - supposed 70 have grown
out of trouble about a woman and the police
are looking for Driscoll, who is believed 20 bs
concerned in the killing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
A Suspicious Accident.

SILVER CITY, NM, Sept a-Two boys were
blown to atoms at Piners Altos saturday night
under very suspicious circumstances. They
were the sons of John Murray. Murray and
his wife parted several years ago. Ihe eldest
boy was crippled by the cars at Deminv six
years ago. recovering damages from the rsiI-
road company. The money received from the
railroad company was held In trust for the
crippled boy. Yesterday afternoon word was
received that the eldest and youngest OF the
boys had been blown up in a room adjoining
that IN which the father and other brother
slept Murray has been arrested on suspicion
OF having killed his children tha. he might get
possession OF botrust funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
What Canada Owes.

OTTAWA. ONT, Sept S-The total net debt
OF the dominion Of Canada on August 81, 1890,
was S2S6. 559.93e at the close of the fiscal
year, June 80, last, 1t $685.. cas-. .63s, being
decrease during July and August OF 81. as. 70s.
The total expenditure account OF confoll-
dated fund tor these two months was S4,274-
e3L The revenue for the same period Was
So,525.69l. showing net surplus Of revenue
over expenditure of S2,25l 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
In the Farm Hill Mine.

DUNBAR, Pa, sept. Sire has again been
found in the mine. but not the outer air and
where the twenty-nine miners bodies Law
Miners have entered |, 500 feet but black damn
As gathering 30 densely that II can be seen
ooZihg through pores 10 the surface. They
have been obIIged to stop the fan IN order to
smother the fire. and the Accumulation
threatens another explosion,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Drowned I'm n Ford.

WHEELING, W. VA, Sept s.-saturdAy after
noon Abel Hughes aud Andy Conway, both Of
Fairview, Marion county, with their families,
attempted TO cross Buffalo creek. which had
become swollen by heavy rains. They were in
aspiring wagon. Becoming frightened at the
hlSh stage OF the creek ;hey attempted TO turn
back and got caught IN the current The wagon
overturned. throwing them all in the water
All we're rescued except Hughes wife and
child. The bodies were found Yesterday lodged
ia come willows a half mile below the scene OF
the accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
HOUSE..

Prior to the reading Of the journal Mr. An.
derson (Kan.) raised the point that there was
no quorum present. The effort of the Speaker
pro tenn. to count n quorum proving unavail-
ing q call of the House was -dered. The call
disclosed the presence of 156 members. and
the sergeant-at-arms was dispatched after the
absentees.
THE MAINE DELEGATION.
Mr.. Cummings (N.Y.) raised a laugh by the
request that the Maine delegation be excused
on account of political illness.
EVERY member Of this delegation is absent
A quorum having appeared further proceed
ings under the call were dispensed with and
the journal of Saturdays proceedings was read
and approved.
BILLS PASSED.
On motion of Mr.. Grain (Tex.) bill was
passed to create port of entry at Eagle Pass,
Tex. instead of at Indianda, Tex.
On motion of Mr.. Evans (Tenn.) Joint reso-
luton was passed granting the use of a portion
of the United States military reservation a,
Chattanooga, Tenn, for public park.
DISTRICT DAY.
Tho floor was then accorded to the CON-
mittee on the District of Columbia, the pend
ing question being one to recommit the Atkin-
son bill with instructions to report it back
with an amendment requiring the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Company to remove its
depot in Washington to the intersection of
Maryland and Virginia avenues
The subsequent proceedings are reported
elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Suicide tor Being Late

CHICAGO, Sept s.-Miss Nellie Mcmahon,
twenty-ihree years old, committed suicide by
jumping into the lake yesterday because her
mother scolded her for being half an hour late
IN returning home one night last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Locomotive Firemen i'm Convention

San FRAScIsco. CAL, Sept a-A special
train carrying two hundred delegates TO the
second biennial convention Of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen arrived here YESTERDAY
afternoon from Chicago. The delegates were
met at Oakland by the local committee Eiab-
crate preparations have been made for the en-
tertainment Of the visitors during the week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
United Athletic Societies.

BALTIMORE, Sept S-rrogressiye members
OF amateur athletic clubs hereabOuts propose
union Of all existing associations and a de-
yelopment in physical culture that would
bring together class OF AZ teur athletes
capable Of holding their own IL all contests
IL the clubs IN ihIs city should agree 10 form q
union the organization would be started with
a membership OF not less than co., Delegates
viii come together in October 10 consider the
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
A Great Loss.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. sept s.-The Roach grain
distillery at Unionton, KY, was burned yester-
day with several thousand gallons Of whisky.
Loss, $4,000; insured for S43OOO The fire. it
is believed, WAS incendiary. The disullery
plant was recently purchased by the Mutual
i'istillery Company, an eastern concern. from
John Roach Tor SlOA0O0. The government
ware house was saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08

solemnly swear that the above is true
and correct statement Of the circulation of
THE EVENING STAR for the week ending September
O. 1890. FRANK b. MOVES
Treasurer EVENING STAR Newspaper CO.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
eighth day Of September, A.D 1890
JOHN r. c. CLARK,
Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
a Cardinal Urges the Eight Hour DAY

LONDON, Sept s.-Cardiual Manning has
written letter to the social science congress
now being held at Liege, Belgium, urging the
necessity for eight hours as a working day for
miners; that no women be employed in mines;
that the observance of Sunday be enforced and
also advocating sliding scale OF wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Storm in Illinois.

PAXTON, ILL, Sept s.-A heavy wind storm,
accompanied by rain, occurred here yesterday
afternoon. Chimneys were blown down, houses
moved from their foundations and buildings
badly wrecked. The principal damage was
done to the Congregational Church, the stecple
of which was biown of ana driven into the
roof, the point almost touching the floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Deadly Horse PLAY.

DETROIT, Sept. s.-Chas. Steinke, seventeen
years Odd. and Ebert Hutchins aged fifteen,
qEarreled yesterday, SteInke firing at Hutchins
with an air guo and striking him in the hip.
Hutchins returned the lire with a Flobert rifle
Sieinke received the charge in the left eve and
aled at o clock. Hutchlns was arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Southampton's Strike.

LosDox. Sept e-The dock laborers, coal
porters, sailors and firemen at Southsmpton
have stvuck against the employment Of nop-
union men. The strikers have placed pickcts
at the railway stations, who menace non-uuiop-
ists who are going from thus city 10 tske shsis
placea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Not Offered the spanish Mission.

In relation to the statement that he had been
offered the Spanish mission, Hon. John W.
Foster said to STAR reporter that the mission
had not been offered him. II regard mysei.
as permanently retired from the diplomatic
service. served as long as I can afford to
OF course j take an interest in the discussion
OF reciprocity that is now going on. think
that IL what President Arthur dad in this mat
ter had been accepted We would now be enioy-
ing the trade with Cuba and tine Spanish-Amer-
lean republics which Mr.. Blaine is now seek
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08

An ARMY RETIRING BoARD has been ap-
pointed to meet from time to time at the call of
its President at San Francisco for the examna-
tion of such officers as may be ordered before
it The following is the detail for the board:
Brig. Gen. John Gibbon. Col. Basil Norris.
surgeon; Lieut.. Col. John p. Hawkins assistant
commissary general Of subsistence; Lieut.. Col.
Anson Mills, fourth cavalry; Mai. John H.
Janeway. surgeon. The commanding general
division Of the Pacific will detail recorder for
the hoard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08

The ISSUE OF STANDARD SILVER DOLLARS
from the mints during the week ending Sep
tember was s9s9, ,26s The issue during the
corresponding period last year was s794 1877
The shipment of fractional silver coin since
September / amounted to 1920, O,6O9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licensed have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to Nicholas Klein and Fred
ericka Sellner; Henry Murray and Carrie Sylas;
Edward F. Ahrens and Elizabeth Lark. both Of
York. Pa; Nicholas Schneider and Nellie T..
Boswell: T. Edward Kibbey and Lillian I.
Berkeley; Robert E Carroll and Mary < Hum
phries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
TERRIFIC WRECK.
Two Baltimore and Ohio Trains Smashed
and Several Lives Lost.

WHEELING, WA, Sept 8-Aterribie freight
wreck occurred at Board Tree tunnel on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad early this morn
ing.
Two fast freights collided at the entrance to
the tunnel and both engines and ten cars were
wrecked and burned up.
1t is known that engineers Charles Lickberry
and Dominick Kelly, together with both fire.
mon whose names are not known. were killed.
The body of an unknown man has also been
found in the wreck.
Several other trainmen received serious but
not fatal injuries.
A special to the Pittsburg Chronicle 2ele-
graph from Wheeling says: "A wreckiny train
has been sent out, but the company refuses to
give any particulars of the disaster. 1t is
known that both engines and dozen cars were
entirely destroyed, and the wreck took fire.
Engineers Dominick Kelly and Chas Trlcktrey
and an unknown man, supposed to be tramp,
we're almost instantly killed. The fate of the
iremen are not known"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
The Richmond States Owners.

Special Dispatch to THE EyENrNo srAn.
RICHMOND, Sept a-The State newspaper
will this afternoon announce change Of owner
ship Of that property. Mr.. Richard F. Beirne,
the president Of the company and long con-
nected with the State, retires on account of pro.
trscted i'll health. At meeting of stockholders
of the Sate newspaper today the following of.
fcers were elected: VIM. Ryan, president; w.
secretary, and John NJ. Price, treasurer. These
gentlemen now own the entire paper They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE MEMBERS OF UNION LODGE, No.
- IL, LO.O.F., will attend the session Of the
Lodge THIS EVENING at O'Clock to make arrange
lnents for the funeral of i. q. Philip W. Aarbn.
1t KICHD EMMoNs, Sec'y.
I0OF-A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE
Grand Encampment will be held THIS
tMoNDAYl EVENING NJ = o'clock to make arrange
ents for the funeral of Philip Harbin PC p. BY
der. JOS. BURROUGHS. Grand Scribe 1t
~LOOF MAGENENU ENCAMPMENT NO
~ 4-Thc officers and members are respect
fully requested to meet THIS (Mondsy) EVENING at
O'Clock to make arrangements for the funeral of
late Patriarch, Philip W Harbin, HIP. WIN. p. AL
Ian, Scribe. HERMAN KAHLERT. C.P. It.
o-ARCHITECTS. CONTRACTORS BUILD
ers and Plasterers are invited to see the test
Of Nassau Plaster Fiber in Hot Lime the Builders
Exchange, TUESDAY. September 81, At / 80 pm
1t. EDWIN B. LOOMS.
@EyANGELIST CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX.
A. and A. Scottish Rite will hold its regular
DAY, 9th instant, at o'clock pm. Work, 10th de-
gree. ALEX II. HOLT, 32c, Secretary. sS-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
Possessed OF u Devil.

nExAnsvrILE, Kr., Sept a-Mr. c. F. Wake.
field, a farmer, presumably insane. set FIRE TO
his dwelling and fred a shot gun at his daugh-
ter while she was trying to save some OF her
clothing, the shot taking effect in her shoulder,
neck and back Of her head. He
would burn himself up, but his wife
after hard struggle dragged him out
Neighbors then arrived and took the man in
charge. The house was wholly destroyed
Miss Wakehslds' injuries are not necessarily
fatal Wakefield was taken 20 Newport, Ky..
where he was placed in jail He will be tried
on Wednesday for arson md shooting with
intent to kill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08

Government RECEIPTS TopAY.-Internal rev.
enue, S902, ,941; customs. s769,790
To PREPAY INTEREsr.-The Secretary Of tho
Treasury Saturday afternoon issued a circular
Offering to prepay interest on bonds of the 4
per cent consols OF 1907, maturing January /,
April 1 and July i, 1891.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08

ARMY ORpzus.-The retiring board convened
at San Francisco. October 27. 1888, has been
dissolved. First Lieut. Alfred Reynolds,
twentieth infantry, has been relieved at his own
request from duty at Columbus barracks Ohio,
by the superintendent of the recruiting service,
October l, 1890, and will then proceed to
join his regiment. Capt. Matthew Markland
first infantry. has been ordered to report in
person to Brig. Gen. Gibbon. president of the
army retiring board, at San Francisco, CAL,
for examination by the board