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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
Having in the Water

Haymakers are at work in, not on. the
chesapeake and Ohio Canal, between Han
cock and Williamsport. They are cutting
the grass from the bottom and sides of the
canal, where, under water the growth is 80
heavy that it not only impedes the boats,
but keeps the water back from the levels.
An ordinary moving machine, with its
gearing inclosed to prevent its getting
clogged by the floating grass, is rigged to
the rear OF a scow, drawn by a strong team,
and managed by two men, who ride on the
scow. 1t is raised and lowered by means of
wheels are made long and sharp, to give
them a good grip on the muddy bottom,
and the machine cuts wide swathe, send
ing great quantities Of the long grass float
ing to the surface, where 1t is gathered out
on the bank by rakes.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
THE WORLDS CROPS.
Opening of the Annual international
Grain Fair.

The annual international grain fair at
Vienna, Austria, has openel. The official
crop estimates for 1894, as compared with
1893, are given by percentages, ani are not
so complete as last year, none being received
from Bulgaria and several divisions 0! Rus
sia. In some instances merely the combine !
percentages are given, instead OF separ ate
estimates Of summer an winter grain.
The figures for the countries outside Eu-
rope are india, G,923, 900 tons Of wheat,
against 7.74g,O0O last year United States,
$50 900 900 tusheIs OF wheat, against 3S2,-
OOO 900 last year g, 900. Goa OF rye, against
"a. .OOO. 900 last yrar 800, 900, ,0G) Of corn,
against l. .809 OO0, 900 last year Cana Ia. So
900 900 bushels OF wheat, against 5),OD0,OOJ
last year.
The crop report for 1891, by percentages,
wit 100 as the STANDARD for 1893, is rs TO-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07

Count Hirobumi Ito Is the Premier o. tho
Japanese Cabinet, which consists OF eight
Ministers of State. From HIS youth Ito has
had the reputation OF being clever AMI
bright After General T. Sago disappeared
from the arena of politics at the close OF tho
rebellion ot1677, and after tho sudden death
ofOkubo III the following year, Count Ito AMI
other younger men came to the front. ItoS
most important work before this was tho
building of the first railroad in Japan, in
1874, when he was Under Secretary of tho
Department of Public Works,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
A HERO'S DEATH.
He Gave His Life for Two Children at
indianapolis, Ind.

Henry Bowman, an old, gray-haired watch
man at tho Union Railway tracks, Indian
apolis, Ind, lost his life In saving couple
Of children from death. A freight engine
was approaching and several children were
playing on the tracks. Bowman called
to them, but they did not hear
him, and the engine was within
a few feet OF them when he rushed upon the
track, gathered the two smallest in his arms
and leaped out OF the way OF the engine.
Just a that moment a Lake Erie and West-
ern engine, going in an opposite direction,
came upon him, knocking him down and
mutilating both legs horribly As the engine
struck him he threw the two children IRON
him, and both fell beyond the track aad
wore unhurt. R0wman died oI bis iaiur!cs
On hevF later,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
CELIA THAXTER DEAD.
The Poetess Expires Suddenly at Her
Home in New Hampshire.

Mrs. Celia Thaxter, the poetc3s, died sud-
denly at her homo, Isle Of Shoals, n H.
Sho was born in Portsmouth, N. H., on
Juno 29, 1885, and was recognized as a
writer of more than usual merit, her Isle
Of Shoals Poems," "Driftwood," "Posms
for Children" and "The Cruise of the Myz-
terry being very popular.
After her first poem had been published
John G. Whittier wrote to her: write, thee
must it is thy kisnet" Mrs Thaxte. was
married at the age of sixteen and spent most
OF her life by the SEA. She was tall, dark,
handsome woman, With beautiful sneW.waits
hair, -
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
Revival In q Mine.

The evangelists who are at present work
ing in the coal regions near Scranton,
Penn.,-B. f. Armstrong. Thomas Thorn
burn and J. g. Tenant - recently held
a revival meeting for the miners of
the Ontario nine under uncommon cir
cumstances. 1t was at the bottom of the
shaft. Slips of paper with the words OF
hymns printed upon them were handed
around, and the miners. gathered in the
gloom of the miae, joiDted heartily 10 the
service OF sone.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
ROASTED TO DEATH.
liners Imprisoned In a Red-Hot IroA
Cage.

Four mines in the Amethyst mine,
(reede, Col. were literally, roasted to
death. They were "Toru" Eversole and
Hugh Fay, of Colorado "Archie" Mcdowell,
of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Charles Proc
single men. The shafthouse caught fire
from n candle at o'clock a. m, and SO
great was the heat that the wire cable hold
ing the skip was melted and the huge iron
cage, heated to red heat, fell tothe bottom
OF the shaft, carrying vita 1t the four men
above named, who were on the ladders. The
loss on the mills and machines will be about
10000.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
A FRENCH REVERSE.
Report That the Tuaregs Have De-
feated Them.

A despatch from st. Louis, capital ofthe
French possessions in Senegambia, Africa,
saws that the Tuaregs recently su--
prised the French and, after three
days fighting, pursued them to Timbuc-
too. where another fight took place, re-
shifting. as before. in favor OF the TuiregS.
The French sailed out of Timbuctoo. but
were overwhelmed with numbers and iorce
to retire. In the later light three companies
of the French soldiers werS completely cur
20 pieces,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07

BhocKPoRr, n T., is ono OF the great beaa
markets OF the United STATS. All sorts of
beans are shipped thence La every sort OF
eondition-green, dried a1d camel. Many
hundreds otacres about ths place are HlaRted
In beans, an l :hers Is a strong tendency to
revert to beans as Q teplo ig conversation
kh4Fesbouts,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
RECORD OF THE LEAGUE CLUBS

an unprecedented demand is likely TO
occur this fall and winter for American fruit
from English and other European buyers.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
GOVERNOR WAITE ARRESTED

Taken Into Custody for Retaining a
Police Matron's Letter.
A warrant was issued at Denver, Col, for
tho arrest OF Governor David II. Waite on
the serious charge Of opening and retaining
q letter addressed to Mrs. LIkons, formerly
matron at Police Headquarters.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07
THE TARIFF BILL A LAW.
THE PRESIDENT NEITHER
SIGNED NOR VETOED TT,

In Private Letter to Representative
Catchings. OF Mississippi, He Ex-
planned Why He Did Not Approve
the German Compromise Measure,
Substituted for the Wilson Bill.
At IL o'clock, midnight, the German Tariff
bill passed by the House OF Representatives
on February l and by the Senate on July 3,
became law without the signature of Presi-
dent Cleveland and with only his quail
fed approval, expressed in a private
letter to Representative Catchincs.
of Mississippi. AS intimated in
that letter, the President was disposed to let
the bill become the law without any COM
ment whatever from him. The Speaker Mr..
Catchings, Mr.. Clarke of Alabama, and other
tariff reformers of the House urged the
President to sign, in the belief that his ap-
proval, even If 1t were qualified by a memoir
andum setting forth his views of the
bills imperfections, would have salutarv
effect in modifying prejudice against it, and
in stimulating the Democrats OF the country
20 renewed efforts to advance the work be-
gun by the present session of Congress. The
letter to Mr.. Catchings was the outcome OF
the conversations the President had with
the men Of the House who had advocated
the Wilson bill.
II H. -
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-09-07

The Closing Scenes In Both tho Sem
ate and the House OF Representa-
dves Were UnevcutfuI and Brlef
No Quorum Was Present Iu
Elfhar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
RAILROADs IN ELECTIONs
Their AIlesed Attempts to Capture Fiori-
da'. IerI.Inturn PrecInitnfc. a Eight

"
JACKS SONVILLE. FLA, Oct. 2.-The
State and county election held In this
city to-day resulted in a muddle and
tangle, which 1t will probably take the
courts to stralghten out. The fight was
between two factions OF the Democratic
party and bid fair to be close one.
Early this morning. fraud having been
threatened by the faction holding the
inspector appointing power, the three
deputy sheriffs walked into each polling
place and slgnihed their intention of
remaining. The inspectors all over the
city thereupon closed the voting booths,
awaiting instructions from the leaders. \
compromise was effected in several or
the outlying wards in a short time, and
voting was resumed. but I'm the Fourth,
Fifth and Sixth. three of the most popu-
lous wards in the city, not a vote was
cast. owing 10 a failure to agree upon
any arrangement In consequence OF
this tangle out OF a qualified vote of
5000 in Duval county, only small pro-
portion was polled.
Adiutant- General Houston 10 this city,
and all day the State troops were held
under arms at their quarters. but were
not needed.
The main issues OF the factional fight
were a railroad commission and the
alleged attempt of railroad corporations
TO capture the next Legislature and no.
whore has the bitterness grown to such
intensity as in Duyal county. Through
out the State Liddon, for Supreme Court
Justice. has mat with practically no
opposition The Popullsts cast very
small vote for their ticket
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
Il sAFE BLOWN 40 AgOMs.
Bank Burglars Use = Heavy Charge Of
Nitro Glycerine.

BURLINGTON. IOWA, oct. "A guar
anteed burglar proof safe, In the fire
proof vaults of the State Bank, at Me-
diapolis, this county, was blown almost
10 atoms yesterday morning 10y = tre-
mendous charge OF nitro-sly lyetrine.
The cracksmen forced the vault locks
without difficulty. The safe contained
1910 in gold coin, $500 in paper currency,
$40 In SILVER CON- ana $50 IN school dis
trict bonds, payable to bearer The paper
money was torn into bits, and the coin
was battered and bent, and scattered to
the four winds. Nineteen OF the bonds
have been recovered intact, the rest be-
ing destroyed or stolen. Fifteen hundred
dollars In the battered coin was recovered.
IL is presumed the burglars got the rest.
The interior of the vault looks as tho,Ieh
II had passed through a bombardment
ton or scrap metal lies upon the floor
and is imbedded In the walls and ceiling
The boxes were riddled by flying pieces OF
metal, and $4,000 worth of MORTGAGE
deeds are almost DESTROYED
The bank estimated It's loss at $4,000 At
a meeting of the directors, II was voted
10 make this good out of the surplus
Three hours after the discovery of the
robbery the bank was transacting regular
business. The robbers made their escape
on a stolen handcar. which was aban-
dohed IN the ditch, two miles north of
Burlington.
The robbed bank Is chartered by the
state, and has a capital OF S5, 900 1t Is
the impression that local desperadoes, un-
der the Leadership OF some more expert
enced person. had the job in hand Part
or band Of amateur crooks are in jail
Tor store-breaking, and II Is believed that
those at liberty assisted in the safe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
FlOOd and Nnsf In Cmmhnrlnnd

BROWNS CHURCH, VA. Sept. %
Speculation. II. ID. Flood. OF Appomat-
tox, and Hon. Jacob Yost, of StauntOn.
spoke here to-day II was Yosts ap-
pointment, but, az 1t was understood that
there would be a Joint discussion between
Flood and himself there was a large
crowd Of Democrats out. Yost, as ne has
done since he has been In this county,
declined joint discussion. putting II on
the grounds of lack of time. The under
standing was arrived at that Yost should
speak an hour and a quarter and then
Flood should speak. Mr.. Yost explained
in his opening that he would have to
leave when he got through, but that no
discourtesy was intended TO NJ. Flood by
IL, Mr. Gost was introduced by Mr. Bel.
F'lippen, and he made a very ingenious
speech from his standpoint, but IL made
little impression on his audience. who
could see the sophistry of his arguments
Colonel II. w l.. Blanton introduced
Mr.. Flood in graceful speech. The gen
tleman arose and was received with
enthusiasm by the audience He spoke
for an hour, and completely answered
the arguments OF the Republican candi-
date He had to hurry through his
speech in order to catch the train. His
speech thoroughly aroused the Demo
Gratis OF the district. and you may look
for good accounts from this precinct on
election day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
MR.. CARLISLE'S ANSWER
HIS REASONS FOR NOT PAYING
THE SUGAR BOUNTY,
He Pleads that thsre Arc no Funds in the
Treasury Available for any such
Purpose.

WASHINGTON. Oct. Edward b.
whitney, Associate Attorney General OF
the United States, to-day filed the answer
of John G.. Carlisle, Secretary of the
Treasury, and Joseph 5. Miller. Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue TO the aDpli-
cation OF the Niles Planning and Manu-
featuring Company for an injunction to
compel them TO show cause why the
Treasury Department should not pay the
bounty on sugar production, provided by
1894.
some OF the points made in the
answer are as follows:
'"They aver that as they are advised
and believe there Is no law of the United
states requiring or authorizing them 10
perform any Of the acts asked for IN tne
prayer OF said petition, and no appllca-
tiOn under Whicn they are authorized 70
incur expenses therefor. and no funds In
the Treasury available for any such pur-
pose. They aver that the acts asked for
In the prayer OF the petition are execu-
tive and not ministerial in character;
that these respondents are charged as
part OF their official duty with the con-
struction Of the revenue acts OF Con-
gress, and that the construction 50 given
by them is not reviewable by any court
upon application for writ of manda-
mus: tnat the respondent, Carlisle, as
Secretary OF the Treasury. Is also
charged as part of his official duty. with
the responsibility OF constituting the ap-
preparation acts of Congress, and so mar
shaling the moneys appropriated that the
Government Of the United States may be
properly carried on, and that the con-
structon so given and monetary arrange
nents SO made by him are not review
able by any court upon application for q
writ OF manddmus, that In pursuance OF
his official duty he has carefully con-
sidered, both by itself and in comparison
with the appropriation acts for the pre-
ViOus fiscal year and with the present
needs Of the Government the provision
of the executive, legislative and judicial
to necessary expenses respecting bounty
on sugar which is the only provision
of law now authorizing or purpOrting To
authorize expenses in that regard: that
the moneys thereby appropriated are also
by It's terms applicable. and are re-
quired, for salaries and expenses of the
various collectors and deputy collectors
Of Internal revenue and their clerks. the
protection OF public funds. enforcement
OF the tax upon Oleomargarinc. and other
purposes aside from inspection OF sugar
that In his opinion so
reached, even without any payments for |
such inspection, there viii be "A deficiency |
under this provision during the present |
fiscal year, and that to eXpeud moneys |
upon such inspection would in his opin- |
ION so reached, violate the intent OF Con- |
greSs disarrangc the fiscal arrangements |
OF the Treasury of the United States. and |
Do to the detriment OF the United States |
Government Wherefore these respon- |
dents pray that the proceedings may be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
srKIx sRs, FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Their Excsllent Shape Causes an Agreeable
surprise 20 tho Union.

FALL RIVER. MASS, oct. 2.-Another
large meeting of mule spinners was held
here this morning, In hall adjoining the
one they occupy regularly. In the course
of routine business a full statement Of the
financial condition of the union was read,
and il was received with great applause.
The union funds are in excellent condi-
tiOn. and the statement surprised a great
many members.
The report of Saturdays conference with
the manufacturers was received and was
not commented on. \ report was made on
certain negotiations that have been go
ing on between the Sanford and Globe
yarn mill authorities and the authori-
lies Of the union, and the situation at
tho Globe warn mills was discussed. There
are two mills running, with full compile
ment Of cardng and ring spinning help.
hut the authorities cannot induce the
spinners TO start on compromise reduc-
tion.
The spinncrs have voted to make prep
arations for calling on the Federation of
Trades for assstanfe. Thus far the spin
ners have made no other move to get
money from outsida sources
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
CONVICT vFGFTABLB RIOT.
Ihey Say that the Lack or This Food was
the Csuse Of Their MWtiny.

SAVANNAH, GA. Oct. "A special
from Naycross, Ga, says: Colonel James
returned tonight from Waltertown.
where he held an investigation of the
convicts mutiny. This morning he had
the cOnvictS, one by one, brought without
the camp to him, and to them all he put
many questions as to the cause which
led to he mutlny Each OF the forty con-
victs told him their tale of woe, ana
only one OF them complained OF cruelty.
This one said he had been severely
fogged. The general complaint made by
the cOnvicts was that they had been get
ting very little food except bread and
bacon. They wanted vegetables, and
complained that none had been given
them. When they had been examined
Colonel Jones had them come where he
could talk TO them. He told them that
they had forfeited their lives. according
10 law that when convcts are guilty OF
mutiny the law says that they shall be
shot; but" said he, 81 shall not enforce
the law TO the full extent. | shall how
ever, punish each OF you"
tie then ordered one OF the convlcts
Before this order was executed the con-
Victs began to plead for mercy. and
promised to go 10 work and never be
guilty OF mutiny again. Colonel Jones
then told them that IL they would apollo
glze To their new boss and promise 10 be
obedient and faithful TO him hereafter he
would pardon them and not have them
punished. The convicts did so, very hum
bly,, to both Colonel Jones and their boss
and at ] o'clock they went to work.
thus ends the convict strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
THE CYCLONE sTBIKEs MYaPuIs.
The Leaders, However, are f"r's Thi
State Tirkef In New York.

The Leaders, However, are for'a Third
STATE Tickei In New York.
NEW YORK, Oct "A conference Of
the district leaders and leading lights
OF the State Democratic organization was
held, tonight at the Reform Club. State
and local third tickets were discussed In
all their aspects. No definite decision
was reached. William X. Grace made
this statement after the conference. In
answer to a question as to whether u
third State ticket would be nominated:
"It appears that the leading men In
our organization are for IA third state
ticket, but the rank and file are against
IT,"
TIE sHppARDlTls VIII NOT eurPoRT HiLLs
BROOKLYN, Oct. 2.-By a unanimous
vote at the meeting OF the general COM
mittee OF the Shepard Democracy, held IN
the Athenaum tonight, II vas decided
that the Democratic ticket which WAS
seleced at Saratoga, with David B. Hill
al the head OF H. should not be sup.
ported: also that Shepard forces would
not consolidate with the regulars of
Kings county. standing vote was
taken OH the resolution which was pre-
sented not TO support the Democratic
ticket The result was greeted WIN
cheers which could be heard for blocks
away. Edward NJ. Shepard presided at
the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
THE RICk CONTEST.
Major A'eSnndrr's Explanation of the
Recent Ei~ht-The Issues Involved

WINCHESTER VA, oct 1.-,Special-
Upon meeting Hon. William r. Alexan-
der, who managed the defeated forces
In last Saturday, convention. and show
ing nm a copy OF The Times, he sub
mltted 10 the Following MtcrVlrw IN re-
gard TO the causes of his defeat and the
issues I'm the contest.
Mr.. Alexander said: "'rhc contest was
greatly upon the issue OF the cx-Con-
federate soldiers by Colds friends Near
ly all ex-soldiers were Tor him. while
Carson's friends made II upon the Issue
that according 10 the pact entered
into years ago between Frederick and
Warren and Clarke TO rotate I'm the sem
atorship. that Warren was entitled 10
the next term.
There Is no ring in this city and coun-
~ but the parties TO a broken ring We're
all for Gold. Carson's friends had from
convention than God. Many OF Carson's
friends were called out OF the court
house. and when II came to balloung
they were outVoted by our friends. the
enemy.
Frederick county had nothing to do
with the city convention. and only In
the mind Of MIR Barton did the city con-
vent!on play any part in the contest in
The county convention OF Saturday as
not a single county man was ever heard
even 10 alude 10 the fact that there had
been held city convention. "a fairer
convention was never held than that in
the city, and only the defeated found
fault)
any one, and were left free To vote as
ihey please. on a motion that Warren
was entitled 10 the nomination, the vote
!fom the SOUND was clearly yea, al
though never announced by the chair
man. :
The United States senatorial contest |
played part IN the minds OF but few |
OF the voters, IL any"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
VOL. S-NEN SERIES NO l73.

Gratis. 1t has not yet been charged that
deal has been effected but this state OF
anairs smacks hard OF a coalition that
Will be hard TO justify.
The following delegates have been elect
ed TO the senatorial convention, which
meets in this city the 18th: BY the voters
oI Princess Anne county: Pungo dis
uict-Y. b. Miller. l.. w. Lull, W. H.
Croft; Seaboard district-T. IL. Gresham,
". Mex. Woodhouse. II. l.. Atwood;
kempsville district-A. Il. Herbert, o.
B. Mears F.. r. Ward
The candidates are John A. Ship.
prominent and wealthy farmer Of the
county, and a man Of considerable abHi-
~ and Mr.. @ w; Legget, who is now
member Of the House. Mr. Ship. II
IS said will have p walk-over Up to
ms Time no candidate has been men
toned from the city.
Mr.. c. p. Edwards, a popular dry
goods merchant OF this city who was
paralyzed last Saturda~ is much i'm
proved this morning.
II is reported that colored boy about
thirteen years Of age has been stolen
from his home In Hurchesville, near this
city. He was carried away by an un-
known white man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-03
O'FERRALL ON THE STUMP.
The Governor Makes His First Speech Of
the Campaign In GraySun.
DEPENDS The WALTON ELECTION Law
A Bic Demoerauc Rally at tRoanoke-Otsy,
Marshall and Daniel spenk-other
Political Msetipgs.

WYTHEvTLLE. VA. Oct 2-Special-
Goyernor O,Ferrall spoke at Independence
oGrayson county, to-day before char
ac,erIstic Democratic audience. which
was augmented by the yeomsnary Of
southern Wythe and the substantial peo-
pie of Carroll county. The first cam
paign speech OF the Governor was re-
ceived with an enthusiasm fully equal
10 The compliment IT paid to the county.
He. in an extended speech. fully and
conclusively defended the Walton election
law. dwelling at length on the provisions
OF the bin. and assured the voters OF cne
Tifth district that 10 sustain Democratic
supremacy In Virginia was paramount
duty. His speech was chiefly devoted
10 local Issues and the faithful service
Of Congressman Swanson. and the sue
ress of Democratic administration IN
y iTginia. Ii was received with greatest
applause and produced a profound i'm
PRESTON.