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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
Will Add Another Star.

Another star is to be added &c
the American flag, which will be
the forty-ffth. The new star
will represent Utah. 1t will be
placed to the right of the fourth
row from the top. The order
for the addition of the star is ac>
companied by one charge in the
size Of colors. Heretofore the
standard has been six feet by
FIVE. The new order makes the
regulation size five feet six inches
by four feet FIVE inches. The
new flags are to be made of the
finest American silk, and will be
very handsome.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
HORSELESS CARRIAGE.

A French horseless carriage
has been imported into New
York and a successful test was
made. The new vehicle will be
used by a large retail house as a
delivery wagon, and is run by a
petroleum motor, and can be
started, stopped and turned as
we'll as a wag on drawn by horses.
There is some noise and odor.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
Lieutenant Gooding.

Lieut.. Geo. II. Gooding, who
has been stationed at Elizabeth
City, N. c., for the past three
years, is to take charge OF the
harbor boat Hudson at New
York. The Hudson was built
in 1898, and is considered the
finest boat in the service.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
POSTED.

All persons are hereby notified
that the grounds of the Edcnton
Agl. and Fish Fair have been
posted, and that any one tres>
passing thereon for any purpose
whatever will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
JNo. {. ROND, Sec'ty.
Clubs for ball practice may get
special permit from the Sec'ty.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
ALL HAIL DEFENDER.
The Yankee Boat Proves
Her Ability 30 Defend
The Cap.
WIN> ::::'L FIRST TWO
THE AMERICAN BOAT WELL
HAEDLED By HER GALS
i.hH'r- YANKEE CREW.

defender Won the ..:St on thl
International Yacht races OIL
Saturday last, i'll truly American
fashion by finishing far ahead OF
the English challenger, Nalky
rie III, and giving evidence OF
outclassing Lord Dunraven' s
boat in almost any kind OF
weather.
There were strange features
connected with the race for the
Americas cup, not the least be
ing the general doubt expressed
during the first fourteen miles of
the course as to which boat was
in the lead. 1t was nip and tuck
from the first gun signal until
within a short distance of the
mark and then defender caught
the breeze, and to the delight of
thousands simply sailed away
from her rival. From that mo-
ment she went out, increasing
her lead to the end and winning
by the surprising margin of
EIGHT MINUTES AND FoRTy-NINE
SECONDS.
Such work as this in what
was denominated Valkyrie
weather is calculated to satisfy
the yacht sharps on this side of
the water to their hearts content
and lend fear to the minds OF
those who had hoped for a re-
versal of the American form and
the winning OF the cup by the
Britans.
SECOND RACE.
The second race which was
a thirty mile spin over a triang-
ular course, and perhaps the
best test of the relative merits of
the yachts, was ruined just as the
boats crossed the starting line by
the Valkyrie fouling the Deten-
der.
Had both held their course in
the start there would have been
no trouble, but the anxiety of the
British skipper to get his boat
over the line first and to the
windward OF the enemy made it a
question if he would not cross be-
fore the starting gun sounded.
To prevent such p1edicament
the Valkyr1e bore away a trifle,
and eased out her sheets. The
main boom of the Britisher
over the deck of the De
fend>r, carrying away the top
mast shroud Of the starboard side
and tearing out the jaws of the
spreader. The topmast cracked
and was badly sprung.
Just as the crash came the
starting signal was given and
Valkyrie sped away like a rock
ct. Defender was luffed in the
wind. the jib topsail lowered, the
removed and Mr.. Iselin
decided to continue the race.
Probably couple of minutes
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
Broke a Needle off in her Breast.

Last Saturday night a negro
man who pulls a footboat be-
tween Norfolk and Portsmouth,
went home and beat his wife IN a
shameful manner, cutting her
head badly and then broke a
large needle off in her breastand
left her. Sunday the woman
suffered untold misery. The
scoundrel, after seeing what he
had done, made his escape.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
Threw an Open Knife.

In Smythe county, Va, Peter
Pickle and John Billings en>
gagged in fight this week, over
a ?, cent debt. When the two
were separated Pickle threw an
open knife at Billings, which
struck between the ribs, pene-
trating the heart and killing him
instantly.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
AuctiOneer.

Having been appointed County
Auctioncer and given bond
therefor, all persons are forbid
den to exercise the virtues of
that office under penalty of law.
A. J. BATEMAN,
Broad Street, Edenton, N. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
WONGO GIVES UP.

In fight before the Eureka
Athletic Club of Washington, D.
c., between Jack Handley, OF
Philadelphia, and Frank Wongo,
the Indian of Norfolk, on We'd
nesday night, Wongo was forced
to throw up the sponge after %
rounds Of fierce fighting on ac>
count Of a broken wrist. Until
he broke his wrist, Wongo had
rather the best of the "go."
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
Will Build a Tabernacle.

The Christian Workers Asso-
ciation, of New Haven, Conn,
has bought 5000 acres Of land in
the mountains in Mcdowell
comfy, North Carolina and will
huild a settlement there on the
n1au of Ocean Grove, N. j., with
An immense tabernacle for meet
ing.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
LAND FOR SALE.

That valuable tract of land at
the head of Main street, known
as "IIolmes," containing about
IT'S acres. Also the "Quarter
tract recently owned by Mr.. T.
D. Warren, containing about 3 5
acres, which | will sell in sections
Of 3 and 50 acres. Terms easy.
RICHARD DILLARD.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
THE NEGRO PROBLEM.
EXTRACT FROM AN ADDRESS DE>
LIVERED AT THE NEW BERNIE
COLORED FAIR-THE SOUTH
HAS DONE MORE FOR THE NE
GRO THAN THE NORTH-EDUS
eating THEN BY TAXATION.

Assistant PrlnClpal w. Mc.>
Donald, of the Plymouth Colored
State Normal School, delivered
an address at the Newbern Col
ored Fair, from which the fol-
lowing extract was published by
the New Berne JouruaI:
I firmly believe that what we
now enjoy, we enjoy it through
the marvellous providence of God
and there is much expected of us
that must be accomplished be-
fore we become a mighty people.
We must act our part i'll the
future development of America.
North and South alike feel this.
They are now one, and I hope
one and inseparable forever.
In sixteen years the North do
mated sixteen million dollars for
the uplifting and elevation OF the
negro.
But look at the South. The
South in sixteen years have tax
ed themselves more than twice
that. or thirty-seven million dol
lars for the education of the he
gro.
Now that is right and want
you with me to cheer and feel
that our strongest friends are in
the South.
Some Southern States support
asylums for the deaf, dumb,
blind, aud insane Some have
Normal schools, Universities,
and Training schools. North
Carolina supports seven Normal
schools, at an outlay of nearly
twelve thousand dollars, Vir-
ginia has given her ten thousand
dollars to Hampton. and Alaba-
ma gives her ten thousand to
Tuskegee.
When we consider the pros
trate condition of the whites in
the South at the surrender of
Lee, and i'll the light of what they
have done towards our education,
we are forced to exclaim, great
and magnanimous is the South!
Yet there are many who op-
pose negro education on the
ground that the whites pay two
thirds OF the taxes We are conf
PEELED to acknowledge that the
whites own the property of the
South, but x the South
must acknowledge that the negro
is the laborer of the South and q
large producer as we'll as con-
sumner.
He produces more than one
billion dollars worth of farm
products annually, not estimat-
ing other products. Then it is
the negro's labor, his muscle that
create. the school fund.
believe that the honest white
men of the South such as Hon.
Thos. J. Jarvis, Supt. S. NJ.
Finger, Col. J. S. Carr, Of Dur
ham, Bishop Haygood, of Geor-
gia, and many others will see
that every child of this beautiful
Southland shall be trained for
manhood and to bring blessings
to her proud and magnanimous
people.
Besides what the white man,
North AID South. has done in
educating our race, we have
nearly two hundred high schools,
seninaries, colleges and profe.
sional schools, seminaries, of
colleges and professional schools
supported and controlled entirely
by negro skill, industry and
money.-New Berne .1ouyuaI.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13

There is nothing to prevent anyone
concoctlng a mixture and calling il
'sarsaparilla, and there is nothing to
prevent anyone spending good money
testing the stuff; but prudent people,
who wish to be sure of their remedy
take only Ayers Sarsaparilla, and gel
cured.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
FOrSale.

\ fine lot South east corner of King
and Oakum strccts-well adapted to
any good business entcrprise-having
1 large water front. Said lot is about
40 feet wide and IT'S feet deep; can be
sold . Il good terms. Apply to Mrs. B.
M Parish or i'll her absence to her
agent Mr. l.. F. Iiegler,
I>denton, n. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
NOTICE

The hrm of Bond & Makely, existing
heretofore between D. G.. Bond and Nj.
Makciy, is hereby dissolved, by the
withdrawal of the undersigned.
Parties interested will please take
notice
NJ. MAKELY,
IuuP 1Jth JS0S
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
Lame Back.

Dr.. NJ. NJ FESxER
OsSr Str:-For many years was 60 afti-
icted with kidney and bladder disease,
lame back and rheumatism Of the heart
that life was burden 30 me.
could do little or no manual iabcs.
doctored a great deal without much
benefit Finally began tho use OF your
Kidney and Backache Cure. and the tirss
bottle restored me to such degree Of
health that thought ror the first time In
years that should get well.
Two more bottles completed the cure,
and am q well man to-day"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13

The following is reported as
guaranteed to be accurate. 1t is
from the Detroit Free Press:
"a kiss
Unuttered
Is bread
Unbuttered "
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
ARE IMMENSE.

This means dollars to the
farmers and people gener-
alfs.
This money will go into all
channels of business and
Will be a rich harvest for
advertisers.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13

The man who is out of debt
will live longer than the man
who is not. If possible try to
outlive the mortgage.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13

What are you doing for the
coming fair?
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13
% 8 Rishennan ana ~
~ y faruer O 0 o

Is carefully read by the
farmers and laboriug
men of this section and
II you want a goodly
portion of the Fall trade
you should insert your
advertisement at once.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-13

Continued on Second Page. !
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
WITH ONE PEN.

Byron wrote his celebrated poem,
"The Bride of Abydos,o in one night
and without once mending his pen.
The pen is yet preserved in the Brit
ish Museum.
Andrew Boode, M. D.. Grst ply
stefan to Henry VIII, and the or
lginal Merry Andrew, wrote book
OF near 800 pages, IL mo-, with a
pen without mending it. The book
was printed in London in l54l, and
entitled, "The Principles Of Astro-
nomical Representation"
In the year 1910 an English YER
sion OF Camden's Britannia appear
ed, which was the work of tue indus
trious Philemon Holland, a physician
and schoolmaster, who boosted OF
having written large folio volume
with one zen, on which Circumstance
he composed the following appro-
pirate lines:
swith one sole pen wrote this book,
Made OF gray goose quill;
A pen ii was when i il took,
And pen | leave il STILL
Among many other important lit
erary services rendered to the church
by the excellent John Eliot, not the
least was his trans alton Of the en-
tire Bible into the Indian language,
The whole OF which, it is said, was
written out with one pen.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
AN EXTENSIVE LIBRARY.

An old record (whether true or
not) states there was once in Ger.
tain part Of India such voluminous
library that thousand camels were
requisite fer its transportation aud a
hundred Bfahmins were employed
for its care. The king felt no incli-
nation to wade through all this heap
of learning himself, and ordered his
well fed librarians to furnish him
with an extract for his private use.
They set to work, and in about
twenty years time produced nice
little encyclopedia which might have
been easily carried by thirty camels.
But the monarch found it still too
large and ordered another curtaillng.
The indefatigable Brahmins there
fore began afresh and reduced the
thirty cargoes into so small sub
stance that single ass marched
away with it in comfort. But the
kings dislike for reading had in
creased with his age, and his SER
wants wrote at last on palm leaf,
aThe quiutessence of all science con,
sists in the little word perhaps.
Three expressions contain the histo-
ry of mankind. They were born.
They suffered. They died. Love
only what is good. Practice that
which you love. Believe only what
is true, bat do not mention all that
you believe
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
Financially Embarrassed.

A large manufacturer, whose af-
fairs were very much embarrassed,
and who was overworked and broken
down with nervous exhaustion, went
to celebrated specialist. He was
told that the only thing needed was
to be relieved of care and worry, and
have change of thought. This doc
tor was more considerate of his pa
TENTS health than of his financial
circumstances. He ought to have
advised him to use DR.. Miles Res
torative Nervine, the best remedy for
nervous prostration, sleeplessness,
dizziness, headache, i'll effects otspir-
its, tobacco, coffee, opium, etc.
Thousands testify to cures. Book
and trial bottle free at A. M. Gill
belts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
The Land Of Pretty Soon.

know land where the streets are paved
With the things which we meant to
achieve.
1t is walled with the money we meant to
Lave saved,
And the Measures for which we grieye,
The kind words unspoken, the promises
broken
And many coveted boon
Are slowed away there in that land some.
where
The land of pretty Soon.'
There are uncut jewels of possible fame
Lying about in the dust,
And many noble and lofty aim
Covered with mold and rust,
And o! this place, while 1t seems SO near,
Is farther away than the moon,
Though our purpose is fair, yet we meyer
get there
The land of ssPretty soon.s
The road that leads to that mystic land
Is strewn with pitiful wrecks,
And the ships that have sailed for its shin.
ing strand
Bear skeletons on their decks.
1t is faI Their at noon than it was at dawn,
And farther at night than at noon;
.! let us beware of that land down there
The land of ssPretty Soon.''
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
Deserving Praise.

We desire to say 10 our citizens
that for years we have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Cor
sumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salye and Electric
Bittcrs, and have never handled
remedies that sell as we'll, or that
have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitatesio guar
antee them every time, and ne stand
ready TO refund the purchase price,
if satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies haye.won
their great popularity purely on
their merits. L. G. Maithaei Drug
gist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
What saws our oath ~

What says our oath ~
g Death to the trap who bowls us
outln answered burly, yillianous-
looking fellow. Surrounded We
may be, but what of that? Haven't
we means of getting away through
the burrow at the first alarm 7"
"Aye, but not if NE stand chuck
ling precious minutes away in emp
ty talk interrupted another of the
gang. "Quick, pals Here's an end
to our snug little business, aud so
lets make an end OF this interfering
sneak before we cut. Thetraps out
side may smell rat # he doesn't
soon give 'em the cue."
Without another word one of the
corners stepped up to the PROSTATE
officer, and, with savage exclama-
ton. slipped the moose of a rope over
Bonds head and drew it uncomforta-
bly, tight about his neck.
Another Of the desperate crew at
once threw the other end of the rope
over one of the beams which support
en- the flooring above.
leave him to me, lads, and get
you along while you may. There's
| not jiffy to loose. Harkl hear the
traps. They're breaking in al
ready
1--WE don't go until we've choked
the life out of the rat. Who's put
'em on our trail? Run him up sharp
and leave him pleasant surprise to
his friends" replied one Of the ruf-
fans.
With these words the unfortunate
detective was jerked off his feet, but
at the same moment Vaughn snatch
ed formidable knife and at single
stroke severed the rope above his
| head.
"I'm with you, Mr.. Bond" ejacu-
lated Vaughn, with grim determine
ton stamped upon his white face.
"Aha! see how my mutinous crew
sink back from your bulldog! And
by all that's lucky for US both, here
come your men. Another minutes
delay, and l reckon it would have
gone bit hard for us both."
Almost before he had finished
speaking the long cellar-like room
became for short space a scene of
desperate struggling, the walls echo
| ing a chorus of savage cries and
| shouts.
OF all the members OF the gang
their leader alone offered no resist
ance, but iapsed into moody silence.
Only when the opportunity offered
did he whisper in the detectives
ear:
"You see, Haven't forgotten what
/ once promised, sir, although you
only had a smasher's word for it.
Perhaps you didn't know, but I
reckon you had the life of my little
Jess in your hands that night year
ago, and maybe you'll agree now that
I've paid fair price for it. As for
me-but there, we're on even terms
once more.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
General Washington Other
Name.

A large company Of persons was
startled recently by the inquiry for
General Westinghouse other name.
A wag asked the question, but in a
manner that betrayed no humorous
intent. Ii was evident that the COM
pany bad never heard the Father Of
his county had ever assumed an
alias The wag was compelled to
tell his fellow guests that our first
Presidents other name was George
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dlscov-
cry is the name of the world re-
nowned remedy for all blood disor-
ders, liver complaints, and consump-
ton, (or lung scrofula) 10 its early
stages. It has no other name and
no rival, because It's the only medi-
cine for theee Dalsdies, sold by
druggists, That can be implicitly re-
lied Upon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
ANEoD0TAL LITERATURE.
Gathered and Compiled by W. G
VALUE OF A MANUSCRIPT.

VALUE OF A MANUSCRIPT.
The original manuscript Of Gray's
Elegy was sold some years ago in
London at auction. There was real
~ quite ascene' in the suction
room. Imagine stranger entering
in the midst of sale of some rusty.
looking old books. The auctioneer
produces two small half-sheets of
paper, written over, torn and multi
ated. He calls it "most interesting
ssstt;scie,' and apologies for its con.
dition. Pickering bids ten pounds,
Redo, Foss, Thorpe, Bonn, Holloway
and some few amateurs bid twelve,
fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty,
and so on until there is a pause at
sixty three pounds. The hammer
strikes. Hold! - says Foss. at is
mine,p says the amateur, 81 bid six
ty.five in time.n "Then 1 give sew
enty." Serenity live,' and flyes are
repeated again until the two bits of
paper are knocked down, amidst
general cheer. to Payne and Foss,
for one hundred pounds sterling !
On these bits OF paper are written
the first draughts of the Elegy in a
County Churchyard, by Thomas
Gray, including five verses which
were omitted in publication, and
with the poets interlinear correc-
tions and alterations,-certainly an
Undressing article"
A single volume with "W. Shakes
| peare" in the fly leaf a century ago,
produced hundred guineas /; prob
ably, with that exception, no mere
autograph and no single sheet of
paper ever before produced the sum
of five hundred dollars"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02

The lady was making some remarks
about the kind Of clothes some other
ladies at church had on. "The finest
garment a woman can wear" said her
husband, lis the mantle of charity"
ayes" she snapped "and it's about
the only one some husbands want
their wives to wear"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
A Word 10 the Wise Is Euffic
lent.

suffered terribly from roaring in
my head during an attack of catarrh
and because very deaf, used Ely's
Cream Balm and in three weeks
could hear as well az ever.-A. E.
Newman. Grazing, Mich.
One of my children had very
bad discharge from the nose. Ply
sicians prescribed without benefit.
After using Ely's Cream Balm q
short time the disease was cured
o. A. Cary. Corning, N. Y.
Price of Cream Balm is Sc cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02

"Oh, nsaid Mr.. Donegan, they've
been printing the funeral notices av
a man that wasn't dead yit. It's q
nice fix he'd be in if he had been wan
of these people that beleveiverything
10 the newspapsrs.',-Tit-BIts
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-02-02
n,al, Of Hon. 3. 2. Martin.

GRAFTON, WA, Jan. 20.--Hon.
b. f. Martin died at his homo here
of consumption a, 4.3O o'clock this
morning. He was born in 1928 in
Marion county, and be graduated at
Allegheny College, Pennsylvania, in
June, 1854, was admitted to the bar
in 1856. ard practiced law in Taylor
county. He was member OF the
constitutional convention In Is72and
was twice reelected. Mr.. Martin
was an able lawyer and beloved by
all who knew him.