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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Cartwright Tell. About Louis Riel.

TORONTO, Feb. 26.-Sir Richard Cart
wright has written letter in which he
Indignantly denies the assertion that he
is conspiring to force Canada into an
nexation. He says: "The assertion
should be accorded only the same belief
as that of any other utterance of the
man (Sir John Macdonald) who publicly
declared that he wished to God he could
catch Louis R1el,' having six months
previously supplied the same Riel with
funds, through Archbishop Tache, to
enable him to live in comfort in the
United States"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Tho Case Of Miss Gardner Postponed.

ORANGE, N. j., Feb. 26.-The case of
Miss Gardiner, the yoag woman who was
indicted in December last on a charge of
grand larceny by Stem Brothers of New
York, and whose trial was to have begun
in the District Court at Newark to-day,
has been postponed until the next term
of court, owing to the illness of Judge
FitZDatrieK
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
1n,erna, Revenue Collections.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ga statement
prepared by Internal Revenue Commits
sioner Mason shows that for the first seven
months of current fiscal year the collec-
tions for internal revenue amounted to
$S7, 600, 9S4, an increase over the same
months last year of $7,4S7, 412. The
principal items of increase were: Spirits,
liquors, $3.50, 060; oleomargarine, ST.
600, 900. The collections for January,
1891, were 1857, 759 greater than for Jan,
uary 1870
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
The P. oci nrnrdsr.rs Arrssrsd.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 20 Tho MIR
derers of Sebastino Pecci have been ar
rested in Chicago. They are three
brothers, Dominica, Febenano and Car
mine Dire. They resisted arrest and this
officers were forced to draw their reveiv-
ers before they were secured. They Will
be brought back here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
WANTS, FOR SALE, TO RENT

and other advertisements of a similar
character inserted under this head for
cent word.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Mrs. LYONS, Assailants.

NEWARK, N. j., Feb. 26.-Mrs. Mary
Lyons, who was outrageously assaulted
at her home, No. 81 Suffolk street, this
city, by John Bradley, of New Bruins
wick, went to New York and identified
Bradley. He had been arrested by one
of Captain Slevin's men. Bradley will
be brought here for trial. He was a
Ipecial officer at the Clark thread mills
1t Kearney, and is charged with several
lther crimes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Sixteen Thousand Men Out.

PITTsBURG. Feb 26.-Fifteen hundred
men of the Hostetter Coke Company have
joined the strikers, making the total
number out in the Connellsville region
10000. Both aides are very firm, and
there are no prospects of settlement
until there is improvement in the iron
trade and a renewal of the demand foS
Ito
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
unsoatsS aRnnnhlican.

ALBANY, N. V. Feb. CIV. Barlow
Dunlap, Republican, was ousted in the
Assembly and John F. Dwyer, Democrat,
was seated in his place by a vote of So to
81. This was the contested case from
Montgomery County. 1t leaves the As.
sembly with go Democrats and SO Re.
publican members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Lost nisLifs In the FIRE.

ALTOONA, Pa, Feb. 26.-Early in the
day the brick stable of Kimmel e.
Werner, brewers, of this city, was burn
ed, and the charred remains of Max
Siegel were found in the ruins. The
superstition is that he set the place afire
while intoxicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
DR.. LA FONZO,
Who is located at
2O1 Bank Street,
Corner Meadow Street,
Corner Meadow Street,

When the sick visit him no examina-
the patient No previous knowledge of
the case.
Every ache, pain and disagreeable feel
ing is pointed out and described better than
the patients can themselves.
A wonder of scientific accuracy in di-
agnosing disease. He give an intelligent
opinion whether the disease is durable or
not, and if durable, how to cure it.
No person should take any more medi-
cine, nor doctor any further before con-
sulting him.
Not only will they be surprised at his
most remarkable knowledge of disease,
| the rapidity of his diagnosis and his plain,
| concise explanation of its every cause and
effect, but also at the amount of money
I and months of suffering he saves the pa
| tent. He treats chronic diseases exclus-
lively. His comedies are specially prepared
for the 81 treatment he pursues and
are the res. of many years special study
and research. Being Higienic, Sanative
and Restorative in their action, they are
specially adapted to meet the special re-
| quirements indicated in Chronic Diseases.
| The Doctor does not ask for those simple
cases that any old lady or intelligent nurse
can treat, but solicits cases that require
special skill, special experience, special
treatment. Sufferers from any Chronic
Diseases are invited to call. A careful di-
agnosis will be made and frank, candid
opinion given.
Consultation, examination, advice and
services Free.
Polite ushers in attendance, and all are
made to feel welcome.
US Hours 8 to 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Guarding shermau'a Grave.

81. LeS1s, NO., Feb. 26.-The military
guard G honor at Gen. Sherman's grave
VIII Do 1Apt on duty six months. The
temporary guard will be replaced by a
troop of cavalry in a few days. A senti-
mel will be kept over the grave until the
troop is finally relieved, when the grave
will be left in the guardianship of the
cemetery authorities. The present guard
belongs to the Second Cavalry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Babcock to b. MArrled at Last.

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Feb. 26-James
I. Babcock, the young man whose uncle
in 1883 left him a fortune of 100000 on
condition that he marry within five
years, is about to take a wife. The
bride-elect is Miss James, sister of c.
s. James, prominent merchant of
Waukesha, Wis Mr. Babcock has been
the recipient of more love letters and
proposals, probably, than any other
Young man or woman of his time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
The Dsad PuRilist.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 26.-It is now
learned that the dead pugilist, who
fought under the name of ''Tom Tracey"
at Jacksonville last night, was in reality
Arthur Majesty, q we'll known teacher OF
athletics and amateurs of Toledo, o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Meeting of Boulansis.s.

PARIS, Feb. 26-General Boulanger,
DeWoulde and others of Boulanger's cir
Gle have gone to Brussels secretly, and
others are expected. 1t is believed to
be their object to discuss some method
of turning to party advantage the feel
ing aroused by the visit Of the Empress
Frederick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
ANOTHER MURDER CHARGED.
20 be Arrested at the Close of q Long Inn
prisonmsnt.

PITrsBURe, Pa, Feb. 26.--James
Ward, WHO on Saturday will end an H.
year term at the Western Penitentiary
for the murder of Jane Means, in West
moreland County, will be arrested as he
steps from the door for the murder of
Ellen Means, sister of his previous vic
tim.
On the night of Nov. 10, 1881, Ward
attempted to rob the resi- dence of these
two aged sisters. Ellen was So years old
and Jane somewhat younger. They re-
sisted and were so desperately beaten that
Jane died a few months afterwsrd. FL
len fingered until 1881, when she died at
the residence of Mrs. Mclean, $50 Tag
CART street, Allegheny. The warrant has
been prepared for the arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
win Abolish Car Stoves.

NEW York, Feb. 26-,The New York,
New Haven s. Hartford Railroad Com
pany has arranged for the equipment
of its passenger cars with steam heating
appliances. Col. w. G. Rice, president
of the company which will equip the
cars, says that the road has been making
these arrangements for some time, and
had not begun simply on account of the
kunnel disaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
$40, 900 for IN educational Fund.

SALEM, Mass, Feb. 20. AT a meeting
of the Common Council last night it was
announced that Hon. Abiel A. Low of
Brooklyn, N. Y, had presented to the
city 5000 to be added to the Low edu-
cational fund established by him in 1878,
making the total $50, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
HORSEWHIPPED BY A GIRL,
Young Woman Takes Revenge on n
Connecticut Butcher.

NoRwALK, Conn, Feb. s6.-Miss Kit
tie Moore, accompanied by her fiance,
Alonzo w. Smith, walked into David R.
Swords's meat market last evening and
gave him a severe whipping with a
heavy rawhide whip.
The cause of Swords's chastisement
was that he was supposed to be the au-
thor of an article which appeared in a
local paper rejecting upon the character
of Miss Moore.
The only resistance made by Swords
was to seize a clever and threaten to
strike Smith if he should interfere. Miss
Moore is employed in Roth s. Goldsmith's
corset factory and Smith is we'll
known halter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 26.-The eleven
sower contractors, convicted of conspir-
ing to defraud the city, were arraigned
for sentence during the morning, but on
the request of their counsel, who stated
they would probably appeal to the Gem
eral Term, sentence was deferred until
Monday next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
An Alleged Murderer Arrested.

PUTNAM, Conn.,, Feb. 26.-Of1cer Rob-
erts, of Inspector Byrnes' staff, arrested
in ironston, Mass, William Lloyd, who
is alleged to be wanted in New York for
the murder of a companion in saloon
Loot month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Actor Webster Out of Prison.

New York, Feb 28--Charles Webster,
the actor, who killed Robert McNiel and
whose conviction of manslaughter was
reversed by the Court of Appeals, has
been admitted to $1,000 bail by Judge
Rradv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Sir Charles Dixie for Parliament.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-Sir Charles Dixie
has been asked to stand for Parliament
as the Liberal candidate of the Forest of
Dean division of Worcestershire. He
has assented, provided assurances given
that a majority of the Liberal electors
will support the nomination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26

+ INHE board OF sewer commissioners Of
l the city of Waterbury, at meeting
held February Is, 1891, laid assessments
for sewer purposes rs follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26

LONDON, Feb. 90. Mrs. Jameson claims
to have discovered evidence in Zan4ibar
throwing an entirely new light on the
quarrel between JamesoR and Sta alley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
A General election Not Imminent.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-Lord Randolph
Churchill is going on a nine-months'
shooting and prospecting tour of South
Africa. This is taken to show that a
general election is not imminent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Foster in Charge To-Day.

WASHINGTON, Feb. &c. Secretary
Charles Foster arrived in Washington
last night. He assumed his duties as
Secretary of the Treasury to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26

WANT a purchaser for 80 acre farm in
| Watertown. You can buy the equity
for $500. Csll and see me.
CHRIS E. DowNEY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
DTOphs. sIru, won the Leauue.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 28-John A. McPhee
has signed contract to play second base
in some League club. 1t is expected that
Halliday and Mullane will also sign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
Services over Senator wilson's Remains.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Services over
the body of Senator Wilson were held at
the Hamilton House at 10 o'clock this
morning Rev. D. Bartlett, of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, was
the officia ting clergyman, assisted by
DR.. Butler, the chaplain of the Senate.
The services were brief, and at their con-
clusion the body was taken under an es-
cort of Capitol police to the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad station, whence the tu
neral train left at II o'clock and will ar
rive at Snow Hill, the late Senator's
home, this evening. The interment will
take place at Snow Hill tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-It is reported
that United States Treasurer Huston haE
again rendered his resignation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26

LONDON, Feb pa cable dispatch re-
ceived here says that at the election In
Brazil Deodoro was chosen President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26
NOW OPEN.
c. K, KILBRIDE B CO.,

IS East Main Street, Cor. Spring,
Have opened one of the finest drug stores
in the state and are now prepared to offer
to the public pure, fresh stock of medi-
eines, select toilet articles, perfumery, etc.
Special attention given to compromising
prescriptions. Accuracy and absolute pur-
ity guaranteed. A fine assortment and
reasonable prices worthy of your atten-
ton and inspection. Please call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-26

THE property owned by P. j Moore, No.
l 66 River street, for sale. Inquire
within.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
A Big RAILROAD WRECK.
OVER FORTY PEOPLE KILLED

Last Thursday morning Aug. 2'th'
a fast passenger train went through
q hridoa over Third Creek on the
Western Nsrth Carolina Railway
..ar Ssatesville, this State, Causing
the most disastrious wreck that ever
occurred ON any railroad in North
Carolina, The train was filed Will
people. many of whom were ISnneS
seeans returning from CO: at resorts
Ont of eighty five passengers OF
hoard. bat few were taken ont alive
The entire train went down etght
feet crushing to death over tort
neople, and drowning a number
others.
f. snow known that design'n
parties misplaced the rails an
Icaased the wreck.
Several Nerih Carolinians WEI
among those killed and wounded
A car load Of convicts arrive
from Newton early in the morn't
and the wreck is being cl"ared ava
The bridge is not damaged IN
least and trains will soon be ru
Ming over it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
THE WORK OF A WATER-sPoUT.

Weldon. N. c., August s1st.-A
water-spout carried away trest'e on
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Yesterday morning near Goshen south
of Goldsboro. Trains were tied up ten
hours. A large force of hands were
mt to work and trains are now run
,,;rc y, schedule time. The last train
to cross the trestle before the CRASH
came was heavy freight, Mr.. Wm'
vcSwein. engineer. The engineer sa'c
in con ~ersatien that he was warned o.
the dangerous condition of the trestl'
and went over at a snaiI's gait, yet n
could feel the earth giving ava.
beneath his ponderous engine, ana oAl
breathed freely when safe across
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
THE FIRST STEP

PERHAPS YOU are run down. can't eat:
can't sleep. can't think, cant do any
thing to your satisfaction and you
wonder what ails you. You should
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remedy for restoring your nervous
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use of his great Nerve Tonic anu
Alternative. Your appetite returns
good digestion is restored, and the
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
end nersuade them to do likewise

nd nersuade them to do likewise.
To our county people and the puo,
;c generally, to whom we are lndeOtca
far what of success we have enjoyed
IN tho mast, and for which we desire TO
tender our thanks, we again ask your
assistance. let US all pat forth our
host endeavours and make this the
verv hest Fair of the District. One
or two cannot do all, where the sue
co.s of such an undertaking is depen-
dent on the efforts Of the many-We
have now reference especially to e1
b;bits-so do not sit suplnety down
and camly say that some one else
will do THIS or THAT but do 1T your
self and persuade your neighbor O
friend to do something else. Tax
an active. lively interest-ezert you
influence with others, and shurely o
the 10th day of November 1891 "
will present the grandest exhlbi'lo
ever held in this Se"tlon.
Jno. G. Bond
Seety Of Fair.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
DUEL EN- MINENT.

Raleigh, n. c., August 26.-lhe
attempt Of President Polk, ut tue
Alliance Stale Convention last week
10 have q resolution adopted boycott
ting the News and Observer" of this
city, SO apgered It's editors that they
have denounced Polk during The last
week in the most insulting terms
Polk has been advised by his friends
that the action Of the editors has
reached point which ne must nSht
and he will probably issue chai-
llenoe on his return to the city.
il. Ramsey. Polk's asslstan
G ,;tor, has also been denounced. |
is said that he will send a chai'eng'
as soon as he returns from States
vile.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
GOOD ADVICE.

Husk your corns.
Cut your hay fever.
Thrash your seed pearls.
Attend the fair every day.
Take in your machinery plants at
night for fear of frost
To prevent damage from the sud
den frosts: Keep out of the wheat
pit.
recover from the effect Of sher'
crops: Keep away from the barber
How to find nat whether this Is tt
be an open winter: Wait and see
How to find out the truth OF en-
assertions about the fair: 90 an'
see.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
the sCUPpERN0NG UNION.

The scupperncng Union met 1t
Creswell with Bro. Spruill In the
chair. The Unioa in the beg mug
was tolerably well attended CONSIDER,
ing the inclemency of the weather.
Tie theme of Dr.. Bogert VINO de-
| vered the Introductory sermon was
50 glorious church TIE discourse
was powerfully delivered and 'ndee"
very excellent sermon.
The afternoon session was taken
nm in appointing and hearing the
reports of committee 8. br" -
Tvnch was appointed to speak at the
nicht serviee bat the weather be
ino untavorable there was no meet
mo- A caucus was held at Bro.
B teman's :however. where 1t was
decided that Bro. J. lynch lie per
United to speak in heh"lt CT tue
Roper City church. after Sond"S
Schoul mass meeting the ensuing
taorning.
Sunday morning the mass NEE
,nr was largely attended, and "b'e
= -peeches were delivered ny Bretherel
'0 Tuttle, Bogert, Savage, Tyncn an'
L. ;r.fin. 1t being IN order the Ripe
matter was taken ap and after con
siderable discussion the Union res
Owed to pay at their earliest con
veniece their former promise o
~ $500, toward the building OF Rope
ad church. The Union was closed by
tn verv eloquent sermon delivered b
en- Bro. Savage who is TO take charS
re If Columbia and Creswell chnrct
ii, es.
oh These churches are quite fortu'
IA. ate in securing the services OF
aid competent a preacher. and bsve
of doubt that under his supervise
'tle they will soon be ornaments in Il
-a1 association.
49, On motion the Union ADJOURN
to meet on Friday before the 3
sunday in November at Roper.
Had [ the descriptive powers .
men and Of ANGELS" [ would I;
to do Justice to the hospitality
the people OF Creswell, in this tn
know no Epjscop"ls, Me:bodists
Baptists Suffice it to say, that I'll
5 at is Christian spirit in Cres"
which other towns may we'll aft
""- to copy.
heat In conclusion ! will not omit W
I should have taken up at first,
hert young ladies. l have visited ma
Der. towns but I have found none m
Is 10 fortunate than this. for beauty
see' intelligence. In truth, Washing
snr Co., is land of hospitality and p
ano ty girls.
w. L. GRIFFIN
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
AN OPEN LETTER.
a WORD OR TWO ABOUT THE FAIR '"o
BALLOON AscENsIoNs, ETC.

Mr.. ED1roe:-In your last issue
YOU commented on the fact that tAe .
+ Civ Fair was s'advertised on every
most fence and tree in Edenton,' and
ask "what is the Edenton Fair dong!
Not bill posted, not premium list
seat out"
Nov admit nae to remind you that
z. City Fair comes Off about two
WEEKS hence, while the EdeAton Fair
"a vet over TWO MONTHS off, and II the
bills were posted at this early date
+bev would be defaced. and torn and
scattered to the four winds ere the.
time for the Fair. The bills are here
and Will be posted en- every post
fence and tree in the DISTRICT IN
due time.
The premium lists are some behind
arr usual time-due altogether to the
Contractor for the job. Revised copy
WAS in his hands two months ago, with
nromise that we should have the lists
cor,nlete within one month. We have
been unable to leern the cause OF this
delav.
Nevertheless we expect to make
this the best exhibition we've ever had
The agricultural department under thu
p,auapment of Mr. W. B. FELTON, VII
be complete in every particular sur
passing all former displays. And W
have no fears for the ladies' depart
nent. They always do their part an
do it we'll. If ''ye printers do ha
as much, we can be assured of success
"Sling INK Brother.
The racing will be good every da.
The track is now in fine condition an
the gates are open to all who wish
exercise their horses.
On Wednesday and Thursday
the Fair there will be a Balloon A
cension and Parachute jump, each da
This. besides the si6o-tent shows al
other amusements, will furnish p!easa
out door past time.
Our stock display has never be
what it should, and it is earnestly
sired that every one should take
active interest in this, as we'll as ott
departments. Come out, farmers
show us what YOU CAN do. just h'
am reminded of the lukewarmness
our merchants, which should not
In our sister city it is quite the
verse; there they are all alive to
best interest of the Fair. adding to
exhibition, and exertiug an infue
tending to its success. Now. gent
men, come to the front; prepare an
hibition-talk Fair to your custom
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04
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Pens 2 for 1c. or sc dozen-all
kinds. at this office.
Writing tablets from &c up. SoHe'
thing good for only &c at this otice.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04

Large Press Board Monthly Time
Books, with SO leaves, for only IOc
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-09-04

Fine unrulea linen paper Tor
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Visiting cards printed free at this
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