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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10
SECRET AND BENEFICIAL ASSOCI-
ATOMS.

The object of secret societies is not
less worthy than the result of their
formation is beneficial to mankind
They are generally formed for the dis
semination of good feeling between
man and man, bringing together of it's
members as one large family for the
protection and assistance of its mem
bers in time of need, afHiction. distress
and sickness
The secret organizations are well rep
sented in EdentOn, and are more gen
orally sustained than is usually done
in cities of equal size Among the prin-
Opal may be mentioned:
"Unanimity LODGE" A. F. & A. M.
occupies a room in the Court House, in
which they have met since the building
was erected awav back in the earliest
day of the country 8 history. The Lodge
is one of the Oldest in the State and
the history of its membership has
been, from the beginning, as remarka-
BILE as that Of any organization the coun-
try has ever Known. Its record is a
good one and we hope the institution
ness.
The "Edepton Lodge" No. 18, I. o.
of Odd Fellows, recently organized is in
an excellent condition. It was organ
lied with about fifty members and to-
day has a membership of nearly
sixty, of some of the best materi
al in Edenton. The lodge room is To-
Gated on Main street, over Hooper &
Co.'S. brick store, and is neat, cosy, and
attractive.
The "Edenton Farmers Alliance
IN another young but growing institu'
tion. It has fair membership and is
doing some good work.
The "Knights of Honor" has q record
unsurpassed and some of the best peo
pie are members.
LODGES FOR COLoRED PEOPLE.
The pride of South Lodge" G. U
o. of Odd Fellows, No. 1891. has mem
bership Of rs, and was established about
Gfteen years since.
The John R. Page Lodge" F. & A
n. Y. Masons, No. 13, was established
about 30 years ago, and has a large
membership.
The Love and Charity" Lodge is
composed of excellent members and
is in flourisbing condition.
The Sons aud daughters of Levi, >
is a society for the children, with a
large membership.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10

Come from the hill sides, and come
from the plain,
Come in your wagons and come on the
train,
Come upon foot or the bach of a steed
Reach the fair grounds is all that you
need.
Come as you can and come right along,
Swell the attendance to mighty big
throng,
Come great and small for miles and
miles round,
Nere' 8 room for you all when you get
on the ground
Where so much can be seen, miss it, no
never,
For sure as you do you'll regret it for
ever.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10
THE FAIR PROGRAMME ME.

The Program for che coming fair
will be unusually elaborate and inter
esting. Each year we aim TO produce
multiplied attractions fresh, bright,
dazzling, and engage as many eleva-
ting and instructive Exhibitions. Gam es
and amusements. as can be secured,
and all of the rare and striking novel
ties that the genius Of the times has
been able to invent TO enliven and en-
rich these occasions. and have power to
educate, amuse and enIighten the peo-
pie, so far as they are available and
consistent with the character of the
Fair. will be exhibited, thus assuring
an unusual y attractive and elaborA te
program of everything that can lend a
charm or fascination to the great fair,
or that will appear conspicuousIy
grand, attractive, Instructive and
amusing The amb tious aim of the
managers is to strive to make every
day banner day.
TUESDAY, OCr. 2Sth.
At 10 O'Clock the Fair will be for
maIlv opened by Hon. T. G.. Skinner
and w. R. Capehart, President of the
society, assisted by Vice Presidents,
Ex-Presidents and other distinguished
citizens, and attended by the Chief
Marshal and his staff.
Officers will be present to receive
all articles and stock. This will be
known as children's day. Donkey.
goat. bag and other races, and many
sports and games, especially designed
for the young folks, will be the order
of the day.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10
Exhibition. Gambling
FAIR TALK.

Come to the Edenton Fair.
Each day a banner day.
A hearty welcome awaits all.
No gambling allowed this year.
Four days of close, exciting races.
1000 premiums worth over 5000.
Fine bands Of music present every
day
Excursions from all points during
the fair.
The exhibit will excell any of the
season.
Every day there will be running,
trotting and pacing races.
Are you coming to the great fair
this year? Flow can you miss itl
The gates will De open for admission
of visitors at 0 clock a. IN. each day,
and close at p. m.
Farmers! Commence preparing your
stock at once for the Fair, if you have
not already done SO.
The Railroad will issue round trip
tickets from all points, and the steam
boats will do lhe same.
A large show will exhibit. during
the Fair upon the grounds, having rem
ted the privilege from the directors.
Plenty of house room and stable room,
shelters, cribbs pens &c. at the fan
grounds to supply all who may desire
to make entries.
The speed department will be enjov-
able beyond example. Regarding good
races as the magnet of fair the mana
gers will aim to secure a large field of
the feetest footed horses and So regu-
late the conduct of the drivers that the
contests will be hot and honest.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10

The fellow, who a book can write,
Feels full of pleasure and delight;
And he, who draws and paints with ease,
Your commendation g sure to please:
And those proficient ia some rt,
Your praise will make happy heart;
But none of these things can compare,
With farmers at their county fair;
For they to topmost Joy will rise.
If their big pumpkins get the prize.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10

You cannot accomplish any work or
business unless you feel we. If you
fell used up-tired out-take DR.. j.
H. NcLean's Sarsaparilla 1t wi give
you health. strength and vitality. Sold
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or alloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins.
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney. Ring bone
Stiles. Sprains, all Swollen Throats,
Coughs, Etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by
w. J. Leary, Druggist Edenton.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10
THURSDAY, OcT. 30th.

Trap shooting at IL A. N. At IL
O'Clock grand parade, of horses and
cattle, with ribbons attached to brides
or halters, under the management of
the directors of these two departments.
Trials of speed at O'Clock. Base
Ball game in evening.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10
FRIDAY, OcT. 51st.

At IL o'clock there will be a match
trap shooting, open to all. At p. m
match trottlng race; 2 p. m. match
running race; 3 p. m Mule race and
other amusements
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10
~ shall send to the fair"

Said Farmer Adair,
"a cabbage head large and round,
Twill be biggest and best,
And this ia no jest,
4 bigger one ne 'er can be found"
But why do you send?
Said certain wise friend,
think that his name was Jim Bowlders
why not take it yourself:
And 80 save your pelf.
And carry the head on your shoulders y
IF you suffer prieking pains on NOV
ing the eyes, or cannot bear bright
light. and find your sight weak and
falling. You should promptly use DR..
j. H. McLean's Strengthening Eye
Salve 25c box. For sale by H. A.
Bond.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10
WEDNESDAY, Ocr. 2oth.

At II o'clock an address will be
delivered By the Hon Mann Page.
At P. M. parade of cattle, under the
management of the directors of this de-
partment. Trials of speed begin at 2
o'clock.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-10-10

A large number OF side shows will
be at the fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Correspondence Of the Als1s. GAZETTE
ND .axzxzx<- uoxz n o.

Special Correspondents Of the AlsIs. GAzHTTs
WASHING TON. D. O., Feb. 10. 1890.
Notwithstanding the fact that the charge
that certain Virginia federal office holders
here, during the last political campaign In
their State, tried to collect political assess
ments from other Virginians holding feder
al Office In this city is not denied, the repub-
lioan Q. 3. district attorney here Ia still en-
gagged in examining witnesses to substsnti-
ate that fact. 1n the meantime the accused,
though guilty of plain and palpsble In.
fraction of the civil service Law, continue to
hold Office.
A conference at which Secretary Blaine.
Vice President Morton, Congressman Bsyne
of Pennsylvania and Mckinley of Ohio.
and half dozsn ether prominent republi-
cans was held ct the Ebbitt Eonse this
morning, with reference to the wool sched-
ule in the proposed new tariff bill. on which
the republican, are by no means ss one.
The nomination of Mr.. McCabe to be
postmaster at Leesburg, Va, is one of the
few recess appointments that have not yet
been sent to the Senate. The nomination
OF Mr. Watts to be marshal OF the western
district of Virginia has been reported favor.
ably by the judiciary committee OF the Sen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10

HIGH LICENSE FOR LYNCHBURG.-The
City Council Of Lynchburg on Saturday
night formulated it's tax bill for the year,
but its consideration was postponed until
tonight. 1t raises general city taxes from
81 SO to 81 60 per hundred. and crowds the
tax on liquor license to figure never before
known In that city. The retail liquor deal.
er's license ia fixed at $500 and when the
liquor Ia drunk where sold, an additional
bar room license of $500 is required whole
sale liquor dealers $500; distilleries, recti.
6ers or manufacturers 5000; retail dealers
in malt liquors 5000; manufacturers of pop
and ginger ale $500; sample liquor
merchant $500; commission merchant or
merchant other than liquor dealers selling
lime juice and ginger or any concoction or
mixture containing 80 per centum of alco.
hol $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
Fight with a Wildcat.

MONTICELLO. N. Y, Feb. 1O.-A your 8
man named Blakesley and a companion,
while hunting in the woods near Eldred.
town of Highland, Sullivan county, had an
encounter with large oatamount day or
two ago. They came suddenly upon the anil
NAL, which was devouring good sized
bird. The big CAT. with an ugly snarl,
sprang at the foremost of the hunters.
II was beat off, but Immediately resumed
the attack upon Blakesley, scratching
and biting vlciouely. The hunters coat
was torn nearly eff him and his left shoulder
wac badly lacerated by the sharp claws of
the infurlated beast. The animal was again
beaten off with the butt end of one of the
guns and was faslly Knocked lifeless. It
measured four feet two inches In length and
stood two feet high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
Duel Between Brothers-in Law

New ORLEANS. La, Feb. 10.-A desper-
ate shooting atiray occurred Saturday night
at Pearl River Station. The principals
were Capt. 8. r. Portevsnt. aud Thomas R
McE7oy brothers in law, and the meeting
was the result OF family and financial differ
ences. McEvoy WAS in a saloon when he
was approached by Portevent, who struck
him On the head with the butt OF revolver
McEvoy instantly drew his pistol snd fred,
the bullet striking Portevent in the elbow CT
the right arm and SCATTERING the bone. Por.
teveut dropped his pistol, but picked 1t up
with his left hand and fred as he was rising
The bullet struck McEgoy In the abdomen.
Portevent then emptied his revolver, an.
other bullet taking effect 10 McEvoy's
shoulder and third 10 the breast. Nc.
Evoy empted his weapon, but failed to do
further damage. Both men were brought
to this city yesterday and 1t was found ne
cessary to amputate Portevent's arm. Nc.
EVoy's condition is serious, the wound In
the abdomen being grave one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
The Utah Elaction

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 10.-The munich.
pal election to day ia for mayor and city
officers. 1t Is not unlikely that litigation
will follow, owing to different interpreta.
tions of the election law, no matter which
ticket wins. Only monogamista can vote
and they must subscribe to an oath that
they will not violate the anti poIygamy laws
OF Congress. The Peoples" party, COM
posed of Mormons, declare they have the
msjority of the legal votes, and that they
will contest the matter to the last.
Returns up to 1890 o'clock give the vote as
folloBs: Gentiles, 965; Mormons LAG. Every
thing is qaiet and no trouble is anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
Letter from Richmond.

Correspondence of the ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE j
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 9.-The democratic
members OF the joint Committee on Finance
have held several meetings during the past
week. These meetings were held with
closed doors aud the sentiment Of the com
mitteemen was always adverse to any debt
settlement that goes beyond the Riddleber.
ger bill. The views which Colonel F. G.
Rufin, second auditor, has repeatedly ex-
pressed in the newspapers seems to be very
popular with the democratic members of the
Joint Committee on Finance. | asked At
torDey General Scott If be knew just when
the United States Supreme Court would rem
der decision in the Virginia debt case, but
be could give no satisfactory answer. l have
it from very good authority that the bill au-
thor:z ID by Mr.. Tyler, Of Prince William, to
limit funding, is also very popular with
members of the Finance Committee. 10
nut shell the debt question can be de.
scribed as follows The majority party in
the General Assembly are like Micawber,
waiting for something to turn up. That
that something will be of such character
as will bring about final settlement of the
debt is earnestly hoped for. The idea of
having conference with the bondholders
seems to be entirely out of the question.
When Edison, the celebrated inventor
| and electrician, appears before the Senate
committee on General Laws next Tuesday
there will be full meeting of that commit
tee to hear what the Wizard of Menlo Park"
will have to say upon the bill to prevent
danger from electric currents.
A well.known Richmond newspaper cor
| Ill 49, f..
ties has been looking around among men,
bers of the Legislature to see il there is a
single legislator who has similar hobby.
| He has come to the conclusion that Dele.
gate Peters, of Campbell, lie unusually fond
of pretty neckties and says that he Is con.
| tlnually alternating from beautiful red tie
to an exquisite sky blue, and that every
body is struck with the attractiveness of the
neck geer of the delegate from Campbell.
III day or two there will not be single
local bill on either the House or Senate
calendar in which Alexandria ia interested.
On yesterday the Senate passed House bill
to amend the charter of the Mount Vernon
Avenue Association and the day before the
Senate passed House bill authorizing the
government to build and maintain the Mt.
Vernon Avenue. The only measures now
pending that recall are House resolutions
In regard to working the roads in the couu
ties of Fairfax and Alexandria; House bill
TO amend the resolution by which the claim
of the Slate of Virginia was transferred to
the Mount Vernon Avenue Association.
Considerable legislation Of special interest
to Alexandria has been enacted thus far
ana Alexandria Is considered fortunate 10
having secured the passage of so many local
bills. 3. P. 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
A Terrible Affair.

EUREKA, CAL. Feb. 10.-Mrs. J. a. Pfice
who was married last August was shot dead
Saturday evening at her home By Charles
q. Bowdoin, of San Francisco. B,wdoiu
went to Mrs PIECES house and wheu shs
opened the door, seized her and after firing
8 shots lodged fourth in her heart. Just
80 the last shot was fired her husband az.
peared and caught her as she fell. He then
dubbed Bowdoin with the pistol after the
latter had put bullet into bis own neck.
Bowdoin will probably die. He wrote a
statement before the shooting, claiming that
Mrs. Price was his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10

RAILROAD RUMoRs.-A dispatch from Ra
leigh, N. c., says there is rumor current
there that there is deal In progress betwet n
the Richmond and Danville and the Allan
tic-Coast Line railways which may effect the
most important results. Further news is
awaited with particular interest, as 1t is only
a few days since the Terminal Company se.
cured the Queen and Crescent Line.
Mr. Sol Haas ssys that Msj. Peytou Ran
dolph has no idea of resigniDg his position
as general manager of the Richmond and
Danville railroad. Mr.. Haas further states
that be would not accept the general man.
agement of the Richmond and Danville or
any other railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
The Drowned Children.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Feb. 10.-I. is nos
learned that the children drowned yester
day were not all of one family Two were
sons of Slater aged II and IA years. third
was grandchid name Terwiliger, aged 9
years, and fourth was girl namsd BUSH,
aged a. The body of Mrs. Slater was re.
covered about 9 o'clock last night. Difficult
ty is experienced in graphing for the bod
lea as the Ice Ia continually giving away
being but An inch thick in the vicinity o
the hole through which the elk persons dis
appeared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
The Late John Bernard Harlo ".

The funeral of young JOHN B. HARLOW took
place Sunday afternoon from the house. There
stood in the cold rain around the handsome Har-
low residence, on upper Cameron street, great
throng of people, mostly youths and gentlemen,
friends of the family of Aexandriss popular city
treasurer and popular merchant. After short
service in the house the casket, covered with
white cloth with silver trimmings, and nearly
covered by flowers, consisting OF q pillow, a
wreath and bunch of roses was borne ont to the
hearse by half dozen youthful associates-Allen
Warfeld, David Lannon, Harry Robinson, Tom
Cochran, ]. Harlow and william Lyon Hoy-snd
the corte e moved toward the church-St Mary's.
Here, along the sidewalks and on the corners be-
yond was another great throng, and the edifce
could hold but few more. Reserved seats vera
taken by the family and intimate friends and
Colonel Ficklen's division of Washington's school,
of which the deceased was a member, at
tended in body, On getting out of the carri-
ages scores carried floral offerings, some of which
were magnificent and of nearly every conceivable
design, The school boys carrying handsome
piece surmounted by dove. When the cortege
entered the church the bell ceased tollng, and
the choir chsnted piece Of rare sweetness, and
doubtless more impre:svely than ever before.
The usual rites of the church were then in order,
and in his remarks, the priest, Rev. Father
O'Kane, spoke most feelingly as well as BETTING
y Of the deceased, his quiet life and his suferings
and patient bearing before bis death, and drew,
eloquently, lessons beneficial to all. This sad oc-
casion and large funeral WAS one that could but
show tho grief stricken and justly estim sbie pa.
rents Of this bright, manly, promising boy, how
their town-people regretted this untimely death,
and felt for them in these times of their beresve.
ment. The interment was in vault in the Cath
Ole Cemetery. several hundred walking thither
despite thu ugliness overhead, and muddiness
underfoot.-Richmend Times Feb 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10

The defendants dispensed cider aud drInt,
known as "B," and held United States
revenue license to protect then, In tbe,
sales, but claimed the beverages were No,
Intoxicating. The court holds that the lsw
makes the fact of a government license in
ones possession prima facie evidence ~
tent to violate the State law except 10 cssss
of pharmacists, and az the defendants a.
not come under that class the judgment n,
conviction Is affirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
To he Settled

NASHUA. N. H.. Feb. 10-A phase Of The
labor trouble at the Nashua corporation
mills developed this afternoon, aud opens
the way TO settlement of the big strike.
The agent has submitted a proposition to
the chairman of the strikers committee and
the same will be submitted to the employees
this afternoon when the question of the Old
or new schedule of wages shalt prevail will
be settled by board OF arbitration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
Foreign News

PARIS, Feb. 10.-The Countess of P.r.
mother OF the imprisoned young Duke Of
Orleans, has arrived in THE city. 1t ia sp.
nounced that the Count has abandoned bis
proposed tour of America and will return 10
England.
MADEIRA, Feb. 1O-The United States
steamer Enterprise, which has on board the
body OF Mr.. George II. Psndletou, sailed for
Bermuda on Saturday.
LONDON, Feb. 10.-The dock aborers at
Dundee struck this morning for an advance
OF Ii per hour In their wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. g., Feb. 10.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Among the petitions presented and refer.
red was one from the Indianapolis Board OF
Trade asking for the total repeal of the in.
terstate commerce act Also petitions from
Mississippi and Georgia praying for the pas
sage of national law to secure the right OF
suffrage, and for the enforcement of the 18th
amendment to the Constitution.
A bill was passed in relation to the arrest
of offenders against the Unlted States escap.
ing from one district or State to another.
Mr.. Sherman offered an amendment
(which was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee) appropriating SIS. 745 for the widow
Of Chief Justice Waite, being equal to the
balance Of his salary for one year.
Mr.. Evarts, from the Committee on Prlvi-
leges and Elections, reported resolution
(which was laid over that it is competent
for the Senate to elect president pro TEN.
pore who shall hold Office during the pleas
ure OF the Senate and until another is elect
ed, and who shall execute the duties thereof
when the Vice President is absent.
The Senate then resumed consideration of
the bill to provide temporary government
for the Territory of Oklahoma.
Without action on this bill the Senate
took up the Blair bill as the 'unhnished
business" Mr.. Blair resumed his argument
in favor OF the bill.
HOUSE.
The journal of Thursdays proceedings
was read, and although the democrats did
not demand detailed reading of that docu
ment. they insisted upon a yea and nay
vote upon its approval. Twas approved
yeas 149, nays 1-Mr. Buckslsw-(the
Speaker counting quorum).
The journal of Fridays proceedings, con-
tanning no ruling by the Speaker on the
point of counting quorum, was approved
without demur.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, from the commit.
tee on rules, reported back the new code Of
rules, and the House proceeded to consider
it. 1t was understood that for to-day the
debate should be carried on without limits-
ton, and no arrangement was arrived at as
to when the discussion would terminate
In explaining the provisions of the rules
Mr.. Cannon said the changes were such as
would enable the will of the majority to be
ascertained and expressed with accuracy
and with the utmost expediency.
Di cussiDg the rule permitting the Speak
or to count quorum, Mr. Cannon said that
as sure as the republicans remained in the
majority they would perform the functions
that the constitution and the people made
it their duty to perform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-10

ICEBERGs.-Reports from the steamers
that arrived from European ports yesterday
indicate that the field ice drifting down
from the north is spreading out, and the
peril to ocean liners is consequently lessen
iug. There are, however. more icebergs,
now glittering in the Atlantic steamship
lanes than ever before observed at this time
of the year. Some of these ara immense
and resemble dozea cathedrals oined into
one vast structure.