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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-04

lionaire hurried out upon the steps. He opened the umbrella over his head.
 About a quart of some dark sub stance, which took to be ink, fell out of the umbrella upon Rhodes head.
 We went to the clubs smoking-room, where our host insisted upon opening a bottle of champagne. The mystery ip the affair which I had just witnessed weighed heavily upon me, and I could not resist the temptation to ask Holtnes for an explanation.
 "How is 1t possible" said I, "that you were able to predict with certainty that MT. Rhodes would steal ah umbrella, and not only that, but that he would take yours9"
 Ut was perfectly simple," said Holmes. II had bribed the attendant not to let anybody else have 1t. As for Rhodes desiring to take 1t, have only to say that 1t was the best looking ufn- brella in the rack.
 ''So you see had laid out the whole thing fin advance, and that iA the whoie secret of this detective fiction"
 HOWARD FIELDING.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-04

manly fellows who are always waiting there to welcome the coming and speed the parting jay, would grab it and at- tempt to hurry away. The chances were that he would catch the handles lon the fly" as they say in America, and that the unexpected resistance would cause him to turn over as neatly as if he had been brought up in cir GUS.
 '"This device" Holmes said on the first occasion of it's use, "has enabled me to discourage two thieves at once"
 My dear Holmcs," I replied, "how do you make that out? only observed 'one."
 "Ah, my dear Watson," he rejoined, "how often must I tell you that your observation is defective. Did you not see that pretended to buy ticket2"
 "Yes."
 And didn't do itP"
 Certainly not"
 "Well, such conduct as that discour- ages the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford railroad company"
 "Just like my stupidity" exclaimed. 'I saw only the thief who attempted to steal your bag"
 think the neatest of his games, and the one which will be the most gen. erally appreciated since 1t deals with the oldest of crimes, was played while we were at a millionaires' luncheon club downtown.
 As we sat at the table Holmes di- rected my attention to gentleman of f,pr0s;por REORGANIZATION xx1bn xyoc l,,nob- ing near us
 "You would not suppose" said Holmes to me, "that that man, so eminently respectable in appearance, was to be the next victim of the so- ciety."
 q will bet you five to one," said the gentleman who had invited us to the club, that he will not be the victim of anybody or of anything That's old Sam Rhodes, and he's been in Wall street forty years. He's been the con- trolling spirit In more than a thou sand railroad deals, and it is estimated that If all the rope with which despair ing stockholders have hanged them selves on account of Sam Rhodes were joined In one piece it would reach around the world twice and tie double bowknot."
 We watched MT. Rhodes while he finished his lunch. When he rose, we followed him, obeying sign from Holmes. The millionaire went out into the vestibule of the club where the hats, coats and umbrellas of the mem- bers were left while they were Ut luncheon.
 MT. Rhodes selected his hat and coat
 ''Did you have an umbrella, sir?" asked one of the attendants. Its raining outside, sir"
 "Eh? Umbrella? Certainly, certain ly," said Rhodes.
 He hastily selected one from the rack. Holmes clutched my arm. The mill
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-04

for the shock, and received the thief in his arms on the recoil Some of his brief homilies on such occasions were models in their way.
 When he tired of the pocketbook trick, he would frequently stroll into the Grand Central railroad station with a large carpet bag. This he would place upon tho floor while he went to the window and made a pretense of purchasing a ticket The bag con- tained self-acting machinery which drove two strong screws into the floor the instant it was set down. 1t never could remain upon the floor more than two minutes before one of the gentle
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-04

the air. Now, as happen to know that you and Mrs. Watson are the only per sons In the house, what follows? It is true that your stove smokes, but 1t does not smoke tobacco. So you see that, though seemingly complex, the problem is easy"
 ''To be sure 1t is," rejoined,. quite vexed at my own stupidity.
 "Ah, my boy" he said, 1T fear that I make mistake in giving explana- tions. They destroy the magic of the thing. But they fill space, and, at guinea word, thatis worth consider ing And now to the point. Can you Igo to New York with me?"
 "Why certainly" hastened to say. "My neighbor, the doctor, is as accom- modating as ever. He will take my prac- ltice for few months, and my patients will not be much worse off than they are now. When shall we sail? And what Is the case?"
 "We shall sail at once," he said, ''and as for the case, it concerns the Society for the Encouragement of Thieves" "I never heard of It."
 Perhaps not. I am Its president, and, in fact, its only member at pres ent. I have been unable to find any body else who could be admitted with out decreasing by one the number of persons whom the society is organized to discourage. That, of course, would not be desirable"
 . Our voyage across the Atlantic was uneventful, except that it served to in- Iitiate me into the workings of the Isociety. Its purpose, as Holmes admit ted, was almost purely amusement. He had amassed an enofmous fortune by his profession, and was no longer compelled to do detective work for pay. His services to the prince of Wales7- chronicled in "The Adventures of the Thin-Edged Deal-Dox"-put him In position of independence before the close of the last century. He now turns his vast talent to the beneAcept task of making life uncomfortable for thieves through the medium of simple tricks devised by his powerful imagifa- tion. Holmes handles pack of cards in way to make the lring of diamonds wink his other eye, and he discouraged a large number of thieves around the card tables ip the smozing-room before we reached New York.
 It may we'll be imagined that I kept close to Holmes during all his ramblea through the city. We were frequently disguised as visitors from the rural dis tricts. On such occasions Holmes was always provided with large, black leather pocketbook, which protruded conspicuously from the side pocket of khis coat A stout elastic band was listened to 1t, and the other end of the M was secured to 8 strong belt
 pd Holmes waist Nothing could
 pre- amusing than to see mem-
 ulhsr lght-fngered fraternity
 ||'| ]; < E |'|| |||I , ,
 the pocket
 raced himsel4
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Not What shs Expected.

Mrs. de Vere-They say my daughter took her beauty from hsf mother. The Count -H How shameful zat she should haf SO deprived youl-Judge.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-04

CoNsUMPTIvEs are not admitted as puests to some of the hotels in the Adirondacls.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-04

Knoxville is reminiscent of General Henry Knox of Massachusetts. It Woo first called Fort KnnA
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
THANKSGIVING.

Thursday, Nov. 29th, is the
time set apart by the President
of the United States, and our
Governor, as a day of Thanks
giving for the many blessings
we have received during the
year.
Looking backward over the
past twelve months we find that
the citizens of Edenton and sur
rounding country have indeed
much to be thankful for.
Thankful that we have been
spared to again enjoy a special
day of thanksgiving.
Thankful for the abundant
harvest.
Thankful that we have had nc
serious fires, no famine, and nc
great labor troubles.
And on this joyous day let us
go to our various places of wor'
ship, and with true spirit, return
our sincere thanks to a JUS
God.
Let us remember the Orphan
and prove our sincerity by care
ing for those who are so loved
by our Master,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
A FATAL SHOOTING.
A WITNESS SHOOTS A LAWYER IN
THE COURT ROOM.

On the 18th, inst, in all argu-
ment before a jury i'll Lenoir
county Superior Court, at Kins-
ton, Chas. H. Brown, a lawyer,
used language rejecting upon
the veracity of Geo. Walters, who
was witness. After court had
adjourned the two men had some
words about the occurrence, and
finally came to blows. Brown
struck Waters with a chair, and
Watera pulled out his pistol and
shot him through the throat, the
ball piercing the windpipe, from
the effect of which Brown died
the next day, The slayer has
been arrested and will plead self
defence.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
STAYED AT HOME.

The official returns from many
of the States, says the Norfolk
VUginian, show that on all aver
age of about 20 per cent. of the
Democratic vote of 1892 remain
ed at home during the recent
election. In Tennessee, where
the Republicans have elected a
Governor for the first time since
1881, the total vote was less by
about a. 900 than the total vote
of two years ago, while the sue
cessful Republican nominee re-
ceived some 5000 votes less than
were polled by the Republican
candidate of 1892, who was beat
Ell then by 10000 majority.
Under this condition of affairs 1t
is no wonder that the Democrats
were so badly defeated. Had
every Democrat done his duty,
even to the extent Of voting, the
result would not have been what
it now is. Some things have
been learned from the result OF
the recent election, and the stay
at-homes have enough to think
about for a season, at least.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
L. r. ZieSfer.
UNDERTAKEN, EMBALMER AM
FURNITURE DEALER.

On the West side of Broad street,
Just South of Brinkley's door,
Stands the large, cOmmodiOus building
Known as Ziegler's Furniture Store.
He carries a very choice stock,
Of everything, i'll the furniture line,
And also deals i'll Undertaker's ware,
In finish and style very fine.
And being a Cabinet-maker himself,
Having long served at the trade,
He's always prepared to do new work,
Orrepair the old ready-made.
He feels assured, your wishes to please,
And your every taste crafty.
That you'll no longer hesitate,
But make your selections and buy.
At his prices you'll neve- complain,
Or the terms he offers to sell
Fisher at q discount for CASH,
Or installmerts, if it suits as we'll.
A kind invitation he extends to all,
Especially every new married pair,
To call and examine his beautiful goods
Before making purchases elsewhere
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
What it Will Do.

If you will only be liberal,
spend twenty-five cents, you will
be within the pale of an absolute
security from the dread ravishes
of these Bowel complaints which
carry off more victims during
the thu ee hot months than any
other disease known. Baily's
Cholera Cure will cure. Will you
accept this? You can't afford to
run the risk. For sale by Wal
ter |. Leary, Edenton, n. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
What 1t Has Done.

About twenty years Mr.. James
Bailey originated and put on the
market the popular remedy,
Bailey's Cholera Cure, for Dyson
terry, Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus,
and all acute Stomach Troubles.
The reputation it has made,
the endorsement given it by
every one who has had occasion
to use it, has proven a source of
great satisfaction to its proprie-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

Vacant lots Nos. I, ,, ), !. ),
6, !, s, 9, 10 and II OH the West
side Of Okum street between AL
bemarle and Carteret Streets size
3oNII4 feet each.
Vacant lots Nos. -. IS. and
ii fronting respectively on Al
belnarle and Carteret Streets,
size 5oxI65 feet each.
3 House and lot adjoining No.
IL, size of lot 5oXI65 feet.
Six houses and lots Immediate
ly adjoining the above fronting
respectively on Albemarle and
Carteret Streets, each house has
two rooms and attic, size of lots
IS Of III GCre each.
Three five rooms nearly new
frame houses on Court Street,
lots ranging i'll frontage from 80
feet six inches to 40 feet six
inches.
Two vacant lots adjoining the
above with a frontage of SO feet
six inches each, all lots on this
street having a depth of so feet,
5 Vacant lots Nos. 6. 9, 10, II,
and II on Granville Street be-
tween Fremason and Carteret
Streets, size 3oXI5o feet each.
6 Vacant lots Nos. ii and IS,
house and lot No. 10, vacant lots
Nos u and IS all of which are
3oXI2o feet, also lot No. 10,
which is of triangular shape.
Vacant lots from No. 20 to 20,
inclusive facing Railroad of var
ious sizes.
7 A large number of vacant lots
to the west of the Railroad, plat
Of which will be exhibited.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

It is said that the fusionists in
repeating county government in
tend to let the people elect mag
istrates, commissioners and
school committeeman that they
propose to abolish the office of
county superintendent and the
school boards, and to place upon
the chairman of the county COM
missioners the duties of the pub
lie school superintendent. An
other new feature which is pro-
posed is to have i'll each county
Il board of audit and finance, to
be OF the opposite political party
to the commissioners, no draft
on the commissioners to be valid
until approved by the board of
audit and finance.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
THE CREDIT SYSTEM.

Some men seem TO have been
born with no other hope and no
other thought but to establish
their credit. IF it is for a sum
not greater than nincty-nine
cents, they yearn for the privi-
lege of telling the merchant to
"charge" that to them. The
thirty days come around with
wings not leadcn. The collector
rem cmbers that the first of the
month has come and reminds
them oft. He insists that his
bills are due, and declares with a
longing look that he "needs
money" Doubtless he does. We
all need money. The medicant
in the streets thinks that he
needs money. The middle man
the man with a snug home
and all pleasantness around and
about him-he, too, needs mon
ey. The millionaire, with rent
roll that would reach from here
to Syracuse, is in sore distress, he
must have what is due him.
And so the world with its mill
lions and millions and millions
of Gil culating medium is in want
Of money, and why cannot all be
satisfied? Why was the miser-
able and suicidal system Of credit
ever established? Why should
the honest man be made to pay
the debts of the dishonest? Yet
he does. Every man i'll business
calculates on so much loss on &C
count of bad debts and the wares
that the honest poor man buys
are marked up to figure that
will cover that loss. Is it right
Is it just?
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
GUARANTEED CURE.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
Cough, Cold or any Lung, Throat or
Chest trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, giving it fair trial, and
experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money re-
funded. We conld not make this offer
did we not know that DR.. Kings New
Discovery could be relied on. It never
disappoints. Trial bottles free at w.
L. Leary's Drugstore. Large size soc
and SI.oo
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

GA newspaper must necessari-
ly publish a good many things
which do not reflect the senti-
ments of the editor. His bust
ness is to print the news, as news
goes, and to a certain extent he
must give both sides a hearing
that those holding opinions i'll
common with his own may know
the position of the opposing fac
ton, and be the better prepared
to meet it thereby
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
DIED FROM THE BLOW
CON" RIORDAN DIES
FROM BLOW RECEIVED WHILE
SPARRING WITH BOB FTrZIM-
MONS.

During the performance of
the Fitzimmons VaudevilleCom-
pany i'll the Opera House at
Syracuse, N. Y, last Saturday,
Bob Fitzilnmons, who is signed
to fight Corbett for the cham
pionship Of the world, struck his
spa.ring pardner Con" Riordan
a blow from the effect of which
he fell, became unconscious, and
died.
An autopsy shows that the
cause of death was "hemoirhage
within the cranial cavity, caus
ing compression of the BRAIN
Fitzimmons was arrested and
released on $4,000 bail.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
ALL GOING.

Men are coming and going
coming from the homes where
the night has been passed in
sleep and rest-going to the
dreary, weary, work -a-dav grind;
to toll and labor for the bread
which they may eat or which
their children may eat. Even i'll
a place as small as Edenton at
about $50 in the morning there
is quite a large procession to be
seen.
Men and women going to the
different places; fastening that
they may be at their usual place
by the time the 7 bell rings, or
the whistle blows, and then it is
business again until night. And
the next day, and the next day,
and the next day, and the next
day, still witness the same walk
the same tread.
And vet in all of this fierce
struggle; in this restless and ex-
hausting way-men live and men
say that they are happy.
Ambition fires them, and if the
recompense for which they toll
is scarce 50 cents day, they still
see visions just over yonder;
they know that on some bright
tomorrow their condition will
be bettered. This is the hope
and this the belief. To some
the tomorrow comes, freighted
with much which they have not
had. To some the delay is too
long; the other procession which
they only head carries them to
that last long rest-to that place
where no bells ring and no
whistles blow and where there is
no worry that some one at home
may need something which the
money they have will not buy.
Sometimes it seems cruel, this
style of government, this style of
existing which we have, but may
be lie is right. The gay and fes
tive Indian, who wore no clothes
to dwarf or annoy him, who nev
e. carried a tin bucket and who
smoked his pipe Of peace when
ever he felt like it, was perhaps
the cuss who introduced the ideal |
way Of living. But then as his
style was not adopted, people
who have laundry had better
have it done up; if they have jobs
they had better work and if they
have no jobs they had better Sc
cure one. Time is money and it
is said that time is feeting. |
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

The KINstOU Free Press says:
Any Democrat that will go on
the bond of fusion official will
be untrue to his party. If a man
cannot give bond from among
his party associates, he should
not hold office. A party that is
not able to put up bonds for its
candidates does not deserve to
have its candidates i'll office. A
Democrat can no more consist
emily go on a fusionists bond than
he can vote for him.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

1t is predicted that notwith-
standing the low price of cotton
and the immense crop this year,
there will be no reduction of
acreage in Texas next year, the
reason assigned being that in
that State the use of commercial
fertilizers is not necessary, and
therefore cotton may be grown
and sold at profit at five cents a
pound.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

The quickest way to dig your
financial grave is to let up on adj
vertising. 1t will dig itself, then
simply sink out of sight
of everybody but Jour creditors
and a few old fossils who love
the dead smells of the past.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

In 1860 there were not more
than two or three millionaires in
the United States, and a tramp
was as much of a curiosity as a
millionaire. Now there are thou
sands of millionaires, and tramps
enough, if drilled into an army
under competent generalship, to
conquer empires. AS a million
aire and tramp creator the Re
publican party is a bowling sue
cess.-Star.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

Thank God the Democratic
party has principles founded on
bed rock, and it has gone to de-
feat fighting for right rather than
surrender one inch of its time
honored heritage Being built
on live principles it will go on to
victory again and again, if storm
swept or sweet breeze blown
Burlington NeqVS.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

The Western railroads that
called for Federal aid during the
Pullman strike are now claiming
pay for transporting the troops
sent to protect their property.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

In New York City on the Sun
day following the election many
ministers preached jubilee ser
mons on the downfall of Tam
many
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

The tital wave may prove a
great blessing to the Democrats.
They may learn that i'll union
there is strength and in organi-
cation there is victory.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

s That valuable Homestead on
Main Street known as the Judge
Moore Residence adjoining the
Woodland House, with a frontage
on Main Street of 1913 feet, run
ming back 532 feet 9 inches, i'm
provementS consists of residence
(partly frame and brick with ten
rooms and kitchen, law office on
three rooms, 10000 gallon Capa-
city of Cistern, barn, stable and
double tenement frame building
fronting on Queen Street.
In view of the last mentioned
property being Immediately in
the business portion of the town.
it will be sub-divided and sold in
separate lots.
A like chance to secure as
safe and desirable Investments
will never be offered, and we cs-
peCially recommend 4 careful
consideration of the property
mentioned
The necessary plats will be cN-
lnbited OH the day of sale, and
Mr.. p Matthew will stake off all
lots sold, at no expense to the
purchaser.
We shall also sell at same time
and place The Gum Pond and the
Dick Small Farms situated re-
spectively 81 and 8 miles from
EdentOn. Gum Pond is cstimat
ed to be one of the richest farms
Ill the county, and will be sold
as whole or i'll parcels.
The auCtioneers will in the
meantime be pleased to furnish
any additional information that
may be desired.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

The State Board to canvass the
vote for Treasurer, Judges, Sole
itors and Congressman will meet
on the goth at Raleigh.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

Two of Jay Gould's rich
daughters will read law. They
have 50 much money, perhaps,
they are preparing to keep it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23

The most earnest efforts are to
be made to secure a great reduc-
ton of the cotton acreage i'll this
State.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
EDENToN, n. C. Nov. 23rd, 1894

The daughter of Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson is critically Ill at
Asiieville.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-23
DR., SHADES DISCOVERY
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