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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
In the Senate

163D Consideration of the Indian
Appropriation bill was resumed. Mr. &.
Hampton proposed as an amendment to the
pending Indian Appropriation bill section
providing for the payment OF the French
spoliation claims, upon findings of the Court
of Claims amounting TO 81, 65l, 4S9.
164TH DAY.-The Indian Appropriation
bill was passed. =. Mr.. Sherman introduced
a bill to incorporate the Red Cross Society,
with Clara Barton George Kennan, j. :.
Hubbeli, II. D., ami others as its incorpora-
tors. Mr.. Morgan introduced bill to fix
the limit Of value and to provide for the free
coinage of silver.
165TH DAY-Mr. Sherman offered a reso-
luton inStructing the Committee Print
ing 10 report whether any abuses exist in
printing matter in the Congressional Record
that ought not to printed therein Shortly
after O'Clock the Senate took up the Tariff
bill, and Mr.. Vance addressed the Senate.
He was followed by Messrs. Plumb, Aldrich,
Mcpherson. Morgan, Sherman and George.
10TH DAY-The Senate resumed con-
sideration of the Tariff bill and was ad-
dressed by Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Colquitt,
who spoke against the bill =. The House bill
was passed, allowing Mrs, General Crook
5000 a year; Senate bills were also
passed giving a Ike pension to Mrs.
Fremont and to Mrs Mcclellan. =. e.
An amendment to the bill ''to reduce the
amount of bonds to be required of national
banks and to restore to the channels of trade
in the Treasury" was proposed by Mr.. Plumb
The House amendments to the Original
Package bill were non-concurred in by the
Senate, and a conference was ordered.
Messrs Wilson, of Iowa: Mr. Edmunds and
Mr.. George were appointed conferees.
10TH DAY.-MeSsrs. Vest and Turpie
spoke on the Tariff bill; Mr.. McPhersons
resolution to recommt the measure to the
Finance Committee was defeated. The read
ing of the bill by paragraphs for amend
ments was then begun-the first schedule
being that as to chemicals, oils and paints.
The Revenue Marine Transfer bill was dis
cuSsed.
168TH DAY-Messrs Hiscock, Jones' Of
Arkansas; German Mcpherson voorhees,
and others spoke on the Tariff bill; three
amendments were defeated. Mr.. ingalls,
introduced bill to establish an executive
department Of communication for the pur-
pose of transmitting telegraphic and tele-
phonic communications for the people at
cost.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08
The Joyous News Was Life to Hin.

The Russian sculptor and Socialist,
Aamenski, who, for sixteen years, has
| found a refuge in the United States, at
tracts attention by the depth of a scar
over his right eyebrow. The scar is not
connected with some romantic tale of
Siberian horror. Ii is the result OF a
kick of Kansas mule. No little sur
prise was created at the time that il did
not cause instant death. 1t came, how
ever, very near doing so. The sculptor
was taken up unconscious, and when his
reason returned he was told he was about
to die, In a semi-comatose state he made
his last will and awaited the end. Mean
while over the wires flashed the news of
the assassination of Car Alexander. A
friend who knew kamenskis principles
vowed he should not die without hearing
the news, and, evading the doctor in at
tendance, she cautiously stole to his bed
side and whispered in his ear the fate of
the autocrat. The fast chilling blood
became warmed and pulsed gleefuily
through the feeble heart, life was re-
newed and Kamenski recovered.-The
Epoch
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08
Modest Salaries in the Old Days

There was not postoffice in the
United States in 1889 that paid better
salary than $4,000. That was the salary
at New York, and there were twenty
other offices with the same salary.
Pennsylvania had four of them. James
Page was Postmaster at Philadelphia,
James Peacock at Harrisburg, Robert
Cochran at Erie and Robert Lynch at
Pittsburg, all drawing $4,000. A
notable thing in connection with the
postoffice at Lancaster, which then paid
S14S3, was the fact that Mary Dickson
was postmistress, almost the only instance
of the blue book of 1889 of q woman
holding a profitable Government Office.
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08
SAN SALVADOR'S REVOLT.
The Rebel Army Said TO Have Fought
Six Successful Battles.

News has just been received confirming
the reports of the success of the Salvadorian
forces beyond the frontier in Guatemalan
territory. The Salvador army has now
gained six battles and has captured quanti-
ties of arms and ammunition. Many have
been killed and wounded on both sides.
The Salvadorian forces are now pushing
their way into the interior of Guatemala and
are meeting with success at every step. Great
enthusiasm prevails. The intention is to
overthrow the Government of President
Barillas before coming to any agreement
with Guatemala.
San Salvador is determined to free herself
from the yoke of Guatemala and assure her
own liberty and independence.
Advices from Guatemala are to the effect
that Ezeta's army attacked the Guatemalans
near the frontier in GuatemaIan territory,
that the Salvadorians were defeated and
routed, and that they fed back to San Sal
vador territory, leaving on the field many
dead and wounded and three cannons, which
the Guatemaians captured. The Guatema-
lans were under command of General San
chez.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08
A Fact Worth Knowing.

No horse need die of collie if DR.. Tobias
Venetian Liniment is on hand when first the
animal is attacked; single dose revives an
overheated horse, and puts new life into him
1t quite cures gals, sprains, old sores
scratches, sore throat, etc.
The Derby Condition Powders are used also
by the best horsemen in the country. They are
no cheap article, but manufactured from tho
best ingredients that can be purchased, and
are perfectly innocent. No one has ever used
them but continues their use and recon-
mends them to his friends.
All druggists and saddlers.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08

boundaries Set Fire to the Rev.
David Plumb's House at Coles, Ind.
Incendiaries set fire to the residence of the
Rev David Plumb, at Coles, Ind. short
distance across the river from Louisville,
BF., at an early hour in the morning.
= Mrs Plumb and three children were buried
TO death, and Mr. Plumb was so badly burned
that he soon died.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08

If afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
sons kYe-water. druggists sell at 6c. per bottle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08

z. B. Walthall & Co., Druggists Horse Cave,
KY, say: Halls Catar:h Cure cures every
one that takes it" Sold b Druggists, I5c.
A MUNICH Bavaria) carriage is propelled by
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-08

for intoxicating liquors that he cut off his
hand at the wrist called for bowl of brandy
in order to stop the bleeding, thrust his
wrist into the bowl, and then drank the con-
tents.
Stand not when the thirst is on him be-
tween man and his cups. Clear the track
for him. Away with the children he would
tread their life out. Away with the wife;
ne would dash her to death. Away with the
cross; he would run it down. Away with the
Bible; he would tear it up for the winds.
Away with heaven: he considers it worth
less as a straw. 'Give me the drink! Give
it to me! Though the hands Of blood pass up
the bowl and tie soul trembles over the pit
the drink give it to mel Though it be
pale with tears; though the froth Of everlast-
ing anguish float On the foam-give it to me-
rags, to my eternal Punishment from Goo
and hope and heaven! Give it to me! the
drinkr'
by trying to persuade the respectable classes
Of society to the Punishment Of alcoholic
beverages. You who move in elegant and
refined associations; you who drink the best
liquors; you who never drink until you loss
your balance let us look each other in the
face on this subject. You have under Goo
in your power the redemption of this lane
from drunkenness. Empty your cellars and
wine closets of the beverage and then come on
ers, your sympathies. Do that and viii prom
Use three things: First That you will find uH
speakable happiness in having done your
duty; second, you will probably save some
body-perhapS your own child; third you
will not In your last hour regret chat y0C
made the sacrifice, If sacrifice it be-
AS long o" you make drinking respectable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
AL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Neat Touches in Finishing or and Mount
ing Ornamental Teedlework.


The fnMhing touches, by which is meant
the bordering, the Cords the tassels, the
lining and mounting, are all important
items in decorative needlework. In finish.
ing off fancy work haudsome substitute
for cord or frills is found in three plat
composed of many strands Of silk. The ef.
feet is delightful. For the draw strings OF
opera, carriage or work bags the same plat
is chosen in place of strings of ribbon or
cords Then, again, the tasscls are not
sewn on to the draw string; they are formed
with the ends left of the silk plat; these
are tied round tightly until they assume
the shape OF tnssels. Sometimes silks CO
several different colors are used for tine
plat; they correspond always with the EN-.
broidery.
For instance, an opera bag is of terra
Gotta satin lined, with a pale shade of terra
Gotta cord. The embroidered pattern is
done in shades of gray, green and gold.
The plat and tassels are of the same shades
~ the embroidery, but fewer are used, ore
OF deep smoke, one of pale green and one
Of gold. About two-thirds of the plait is
of smoke gray, which is a charming con-
trast to the terra Gotta. The Innings are
shorter than the satin bags. They are
loose below the drawstring, but are just
sewn to the center of the bottom of the
satin. This pulls up the latter, and makes
It look full and soft. This plan would
not answer for sacks, but it is admirable
for round bottomed bags.
Narrow gold gimp is most useful to the
mounter. Embroidered book covers have
rows Of it across the back to represent the
gold lines on leather bindings. Some are
also edged with it. It is good, too, for hid
ing the sewing which is necessary when
covering caskets and boxes with embroid-
cred satin or velvet. Table covers of ORR
entail fabrics, serge or embroidered mate
rials often need but the simplest edgng
a reversed vandyl,ed finish is made OF
| crewels or silks-just an outlined yandyke,
say, of blue, with one line of gold up the
center. Another method of finishing of
the edge Of the material is to work five or
seven deep buttonhole stitches not very
close together, then TO leave "A space of hall
an inch or 50, then repeat the stitches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Canned Goods and Open Tins.

An expert" says that canned goods
should be turned out and eaten as soon as
possible, If kept at all the food should he
covered and put in a cool place-always
however, turned out Of the original tin.
The liquor around Holsters, salmon and all
vegetables, excepting tomatoes, it is de-
sirable to strain off and throw away. Lob
sters and prawns are improved by being
turned out into a sieve and rinsed with
clear cold water. Never on any account
add vinegar, sauces or any kind of condi-
ment to timed foods while they are in the
tins
All timed goods are put up as fresh as
it is possible for them to be, but unless
they are corned or sailed will not keep if
turned out as freshly cooked goods will,
and certainly not longer, as many thought
lessly suppose or expect they will. Sar-
dimes, if preserved In good oil and of good
quality, will be an exception; so long as
the oil is good the fish can be kept in tins
-Grocers' Chronicle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
The Study of Literature.

Cardinal Newman was one of the many
eminent men who have used abstracts as
an aid to study. He drew up a summary
of every book he read, together, in many
cases, with a statement of his own views
upon it. Mr.. Gladstone it may be added
does something of the same kind. He reads
book, pencil in hand, marking oil on the
margin those passages which he wishes to
remember, querying those about which he
is in doubt and putting cross opposite
those which he disputes. At the end Of the
volume he constructs kind OF index of his
own, which enables him to refer to what
he wishes to remember in the book.
Mr.. Gladstone is thus an advocate Of
marginal marking The great Sir William
Hamilton was in favor of understanding.
Intelligent undermining" he said, gave
a kind of abstract of an important work,
and 10y the Use of different colored inks to
mark difference of contents and discrim-
mate the doctrinal from the historical or
illustrative elements of an argument or
exposition the abstract becomes an analy-
sis very serviceasle for ready reference"
But this assumes, as Mr.. Morley remarked
in his lecture on The Study of Litera-
ture," that the book TO be operated on is
your own, and perhaps it is rather too
elaborate a counsel of perfection for most
of US. Even Cardinal Newman's plan is
probably moro than most people care to
adopt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

! sht,ll feel satsr to know that you arrive
there without any molestation."
She bowed but seemed too nervous 10
speak. As II distraught one little gloved
hand tluttered out toward him and grasp
ed his own, but It was instantly with
drawn, and she hastily entered the coupe
he had engaged.
She gathered her robes close to her, and
lsft place at her side for Henshall
Where shall tell the driver to go" no
said as he leaned toward her.
In mulIled aKitated tones the number Of
q west up town street was conveyed to
him. He hastily repeated it to the cabman
and then boldly entered the coupe and
seated himself 10y her side.
The cabmHn drove Off. Heushall's fair
companion kept her handkerchief to her
fate, and seemed to labor under an agita-
ton that she could with difficulty repress
lie made no attempt 10 converse with her
lie had said as he closed the door of the
coupe.
Dear Miss Neville, you will surely ac-
quit me of want of respect under the cir
cutustanccs You know my one desire is
TO be your most trusted guardian should
you need any DO not try to speak. My
only wish is to see you safely housed"
The agitated girl underwent some violent
throe Of feeling, but did not attempt TO
speak The carriage bowlcd rapidly along
over the pavements, and soon drew up at
the door Of a large fiat.
Heushall sprang out and rang the bell
The janitor opened the door, and then only
did the fair maiden spring lightly from tho
coupe and run up the steps into the hall
She turned, with her hand upon the
door, removed her veil, and with mock
ing smile called out; Thanks, awfullyl
Good night"
The next instant she had closed the door
in his face and was fitting up stairs Hen
shall, with muttered curse, turned, paid
the cabman, then, scowling, took down the
number of the house and strobe away.
The face he had seen was chat of the
young singer at Louise Neville's concert.
"They must have changed cloaks," he
muttered to himself Then, rs he walked
on, despite his chagrin, he had to laugh
10 be coucludcd in NorcmJer Supplement-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Do You Like Rnttcro

suppose ever since there were butter
cups children have held them under each
others chins to see if they liked butter,
says writer for Little Men and Women.
You all know how it Is. You hold the
pretty golden blossom just under Bessie )
or Johnnies chin, and Il the chin looks
yellow, why, then they love butter. And
never knew child that "a not like butter,
tried in this way; the chin always looks
yellow. And | wonder II there ever was a
little boy or girl who dbl not like butterY
But the pretty golden Uuttercups do not
grow everywhere. Aal what do children
do who have no buttSicups? Do they try
with the dandelion or nome other yellow
flower TO see if they love butter? Oh, no,
af course not; they can only try with the
butterCups.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

The following summary Of 70 paper by
Professor Kaufman in The Revue ~cieu
tGquc, describing his recent researches
and experiments regarding the bite, of
poisonous snakes, is given 10y Science:
Professor kaufnann advises that iu The
treatment of bite the injured limb should
be tightly bound above the bi5ca- cuickly
as possible with "a handkerchief or any
other available constructor. and that then
a one to two solution of chronic acid
should be injected deep into the wound,
making several similar injections i'm the
neighborhood of the wound Ii these direc-
tions are carefully followed the poison viii
be destroyed before being absorbed.
II there is already much swelling Of the
wound more injections should 5e made in
various parts of the swelling. which should
then be manipulated 90 bring the acid
thoroughly into coutact with the poison.
The swelling should then be freely lauced,
and as much As possible of the fluid
squeezed ont. The skin should be washed
with the chronic acid solution. followed by
the application of comprcsso saturated
with the solution. If the swelling returns
these procedures should he repeated. This
local treatmeut should be supplemented
by the internal administration OF alcoholic
stimulants and aqua ammonia. Professor
Kaufman, however, strongly condemns
the Use Of large qUau,tie, OF alcohol,
which, he thinks, parayze and dcpr,ss the
nervous system
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

found them night know where they belong
ed. Mr. Deliver had invited all these little
folk to spend the day on his farm.
Some of the boys had brought their fish
ing rods. There was a club of cricket play
eis, too made up of big boys. There were
plenty of flowers in the woods and meadows
cardinal flowers and golden rod and
daisies, late blooming clover and meadow
sweet, wild roses and pink bareback. Each
girl had a fine large bouquet that she had
picked herself when it came time 70 20
home. They had their dinner i'm big tent,
and never did day 20 byso swiftly as that
day. The Delivers and Cheueys all went
down to see them off "Good-by! good-by.'
they all shouted from the platform as the
train moved OIL. And Good by! good by
came from the children on board. "We've
had a splendid timen'-Little Men and
Women.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Tho Origin of the Names of Several Of
the states.


At an annual meeting Of the American
Antiquarian society Mr.. IT, p. Staples
read paper in which he discussed the ori-
gin of the names Of several of the states.
lie said: New Hampshire gets its name
from Hampshire, England. Massachusetts
is derived from an Indian name, first given
to the bay, signifying near the great
hills" Rhode Island has an obscure ori-
gin; the island of Rhodes, the "Isnnd of
the Roads" and Dutch origin, Red Isl
and" were mentioned, the'0rst seeming to
have the best historical support Connect
cut is an Indian name, signifyiug "laud on
a long tidal river" Virginia, the Carroll
mas and Georgia have q royal origin
Maine was named from the fact that it
was supposed to contain "the maync por-
ton" Of New England Vermont has no
especial question except that 1t is claimed
to have been first IN alias-Ncw Connect
cut, alias Vermont.
Kentucky popularity signifies either a
dark and bloody ground" or "a bloody
river" but its origin signifies the head Of
a river or "the long river" Tennessee
comes from its river the name being de-
rived from the name Of an Indian village
on the -"Tanassee Ohio is named
after an Indian name, signifyinu "some-
thing great" with an accent of admiration.
Indiana comes from the name Of an early
/ land company. Illinois comes from tho
Indian-thc name Of a tribe. Michigan is
claimed to mean "lake country" it proba-
bly, came from the name of the lake, Great
Lake which bore this maine before the
land adjacent was named. Louisiana is
from the French. Arkansas and Missouri
are Indian, the former doubtful; the latter
is claimed to mean in its original muddy
water" which describes the river Iowa
is also Indian, with doubtful meaning.
Texas is popularity supposed to be In
dian, but may be Spanish. Florida is
Spanish, ga nowery land" Oregon has a
conjectural origin. 1t is probably Indian,
but a Spanish origin is claimed.
California comes from a Spanish ro-
nance Of 1910, Nevada takes its name
from the mountains, which get theirs from
a resemblance to the Nevadas of South
america. Minnesota is Indian, "sky tint
ed water" Nebraska is varously rendered
shallow water and fiat country"
Kansas is from an Indian root, Kaw
corrupted by the French. Mississippi is
great water or "whole river" Alabama
is Indian, the name of fortress and a
tribe siguifying, as is claimed "here we
| rest -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Curious Animalculp.

Plants have their lowest representatives,
called protOphytes. Animals which cor
respond to this class are termed protocol,
from the Greek proton, first, and zoon, ami
mai The protozoa are microscopic Great
ures consisting Of one or more cells and
are infinitely small, thousands existing in
drop Of water, They have no distinc-
ton Of sexes, and their generation takes
place by subdivision or blending of cells
The infusoria are the highest of the pro
tozoa. Their numbers are infinite, and in
a drop Of water some very interesting
specimens will be found. (See cut)
Thsee infdsoria are jelly like substance,
and some have hairy appendages with
which they agitate the water and cause a
kind of current that brings them food. 1t
is this partaking OF food that serves to di-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
street Etiquette.

Unless you have something Of impor-
lance to communicate, do not stop an ac-
Quaintance in The street during business
hours, or perhaps it would be better to
say at any time
If an acquaintance should stop You in
the street when your 'ine is limited you
may with perfect pr'auety courteously
excuse yourself and ha,usu forward.
When walking with an acquaintance,
do not leave him to speak to another nc
quaintance without a word OF apology.
Should You be walking with a lady, do not
leave her alone if you can well avoid it.
One salutation to person passing on q
promenade or drive is all that usage re-
qureS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
One Thing and Another.

Old Nankin china is in favor with CON
noisseurs. A valuable design in this is the
hawthorne spray"
Mauve is new shade in note papers,
both plain and ornamental. Another new
notepaper is the mignonette. This is in a
very pale shade of green.
"tea wagon" is an English invention
for transporting food 10 the tennis ground.
In bisque figures simprs rustic designs
seem TO be popular. Children playing on
logs and see-sawinR are favorite subjects.
The colors are all light and gay, cream and
gold predominating.
Clocks are set in cut glass plaques and
IN octagonal blockl OF ouFx TO hang on the
wall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Conee aud coffee Houses.

Coffee came to England from Persia and
Arabia, and to these countries from Ethi-
opia. 1t was used at first by the Moham-
medans as a means of preventing drowsi-
ness when they wished to remain all night
at their devotions IL reached France and
England about the same time rs tea. The
first man who seems to have used it in Eng
land was a Greek, student Of Ballot
college, Oxford. At the restoration Of
King Charles II coffee houses became COM
mon in London and were soon places of
great resort. The coffee fruit or berry is
something like haw, being red when
ripe Two seeds arc found imbedded in
its pulp.