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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
4 Net Decrease Daring February. lie IS
Treasury Cash, of ss34,O33,327.


The public statement shows net decrease
in the public debt, less cash In the United
States Treasury, during February of S34,-
033.327. The interest-bearing debt increased
$720, 150 the non Notwithstanding debt de-
creased ST. 159, 1856 aud cash in the Treasury
increased ga, 594 PSI: The balances Of the
several classes of de5t at the close of business
February d were: Int 9rast-5earing debt.
1865, DAB, 500; debt on wnica interest ha,
ceased since maturity. 81, IT'S, 800; debt bear-
ing no interest, 1881, 1877 1856. Total. 81 .O6S.-
CO. The certificates and Treasury notes
Offset by an equal amount of cash in the
Treasury outstanding at the end Of the month
were 1912, 755, 539, Il decrease of 36,O22 .3S4
The total cash in the Treasury was s79j, 900,
901. The gold reserve was 567, OS5. 51t. Net
cash balance; s9l .112.O75. In the month
there was an increase in gold coin and bars
Of 81 ,239, SOB, the total at the close being
1886, 593. $50 OF silver there was an increase
of Si,772, 523 OF the surplus there was in
National Bank repositories SIG, 534 OF,
against $40, l56, us at the end Of the preced
ing month.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
The Peabody Centenary.

The centenary of George Peabody, who
was born at Danvers, Mass, February 18
1876, was celebrated at various places in this
country and in England. The public gifts
bestowed with such a generous hand and
wise discrimination amounted in all to So
AGO. 900, including large sums to libraries,
colleges, education in the Southern States
and model lodging houses in London.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
SMOTHERED TO DEATH.
Alabama Convicts Entrapped in Mil
Fired by 1ncendiaries.

Alabama IOnvlCGS EntTapDeu III u V1lAo
Fired by Incendiaries.
Two convicts and twenty-three mules were
smothered to death in Rock Slope Shaft No.
/, at Pratt Mines, Birmingham, Ala. Shortly
after 2 o'clock the engine room in the slope
was discovered on fire, and a general alarm
was given on the outside, for it was known
that twenty convicts aud twenty-three head
Of mules were cut off from the outside by the
fire. After three hours hard work the fire
was extinguished. and the men pushed on.
The body of John Patton was found lying
across the track, his head badly battered. APP
parently he tried to kill himself before being
smothered. short distance away the Sec
ond body was found. 1t was that of Louis
Stevens. The twenty-three mules werefound
all in heap. dead. They had kicked one
another fearfully while maddened by the thick
smoke.
The other eighteen conv!cts were found in
bunch near the airshaft, where they had
gathered in hope of keeping alive. Several
of them were on the ground. They were hast
lily carried out on terra tlrma and all brought
around all right.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Cuban Rebels CAPTURED,

The Government troops in Cuba have cap.
tured the whole insurgent band under the
command of Antonio Lopez Coloma. who
headed the uprising at Ibarra in the Matan-
zas district. The prisoners have been convened
to Matanzas Antonio Carbelo, a Havana tai
lor. was overtaken by troops at Yaguaramas.
near 1aguey-Grande. He was carrying arms
and displayed revolutionary emblems. A
he refused to surrender, he was shot dead.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
WOMEN'S NATIONAL COUNCIL
Topics Discussed at the Triennial Sessio
by the Leading Delegates.

Topics Discussed at the Triennial Session
by the Leading Delegates.
The second week of the trienna! session OF
the National Council of Women opened at
Washington with prolonged discussion on
the topic of equal pay for equal work. The
discussion was led by Miss Harriet A. Shinn,
of Illinois, a delegate to tho National Asso-
citation of Women StenoSraphers: Miss Mary
Desha, of Washington, and Harriet A. Keyser,
ofthe Organization of working women ofNew
York. A plea for the creation of Secretary
for foreign women in the Council was made
by Madame Josefa IIumpal Zeman, OF Chi
vania, a colored woman, characterized the
present sentiment as to the true position of
colored women as unjust, and chained that
the avenues of usefulness open to them are
too few.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
AYoune Queens Heroisrn.

With the object of removing the prejudice
that exists among the Portuguese people
against the newly discovered serum of diph-
iberia, malady that commits terrible raw
ages in Portugal, young Queen Marie Amelie
has Just submitted to incubation, being the
first crowned head or royal parsonage to IN
dergo the treatment.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
State Elections in 1895.

These are the States which elect Governors
In 1895: Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massa-
chusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio and
Rhode Island. These are the States which
hold election in 1895 for other State officers
than Governor: Kansas, Minnesota, New
York and Virginia. Utah will vote on No
vember on the proposed new Constitution
under which it will be admitted to State
hood.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Chinese Officers Suicides,

admiral Ting.
Commodore Liu.
General Chang.
General Fong.
General Taio.
The above is a list of the high officials IN
the Chinese army and navy who have con-
mltted suicide because of defeats during the
present war with Japan. This list Is not com
plete. and perfect record would probably
include the names of several other otficers
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
&1O,85O,OOO for Pensions.

The Secretary of the Interior has made
requisit1on on the Secretary of the Treasury
for $40, $50 900 for the quarterly payments Of
pensions to be distributed to the pension
agencies as follows: Boston, 81, 00,0OO; San
Francisco, $4,000 Washington, 1880, 900;
as5sst &C., bet pe{ro Ssy Meh no ooo ~
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Chicago's Incofn Detent Police.

Chief Brennan issued al order dlsohargsnc
211 patrolmen from Chicago's police force
This wholesale dismissal was the result of
the finding of Messrs. John w. Ella, Harry
Rubens and John W. Ha'nline, who compose
Mayor Hopkins Police Commission and who
conducted civil service examination.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Ea ting Horse Flesh in Kansas,

B. W. Hyatt, of Western Kansas. who is
soliciting aid for sufferers in that section,
says the people of Montgomery and neigh
boring counties are eating horse flesh. not
being able to get other food
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
CHINESE DEFEATED AGAIN.
Beaten by the Japs With Heavy Loss


Beaten by the Japs With Heavy Loss at
Ta-Pins-Shsn.
A despatch from Toxic, Japan, says:
"FieId Marshal Oyan1 reports that the
First Division of the japanese army about
haiping, China. defeated the enemy nea- tn
Ping-Shan. IN the aItern JON OF tho san5
day force of about 1900 of tbs enemy,
with twenty guns, began al attack from Pc
maitaz. Tonchaotz, AMI Faoyma naim. After.
heavy cannonaie We attacked their centre
at 3 o clock In the afternoon and repulse,l
them: driving them toward Kingc9w. Our
loss Was twenty killed and $50 wounded, in
Guiding seven officers. The enemy lost 2OJ
killed. The number of their wounded is I'M
known. The natives state that the Chimes,
came III full force. 20 900 strong
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Named for Collector.

The President decided the fight in the
Democratic ranks in the western part OF
Pennsylvania by nominating new Collector
of Internal Revenue for the Pittsburg Dis
trict. The man named is Edmund A. Bigler,
the Collector during Mr.. Cleveland's first
term.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
A Cure for Insanify.

Professor Wagner, of Vienna University,
mas expounded cure for insanity to the
Medical Society. He iniects koch's tuber-
cuilne, causing fever. after which the in
sanity diminished. He repeated the treat
ment few times, each injection lessening
TIE insanity until eventually il vanished
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Two More Warships Nearly Ready.

Norfolk (va.) Navy Yard, reports to the Navy
Department that the work at the yard is
progressing rapidly. The An,phitrite is now
practically ready for sea and only awaits q
crew. The Texas is also we'll advanced. All
of her gun mounts are in place and all
of the armor save some shutters.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
FRANCE BARS OUR CATTLE.

French Council Has Issued a Decree Pro-
hibiting the Importation.
Secretary Gresham has received from the
United States Charge at Paris q cablegram
stating that the Council has entered decree
prohibiting the importation until further Or
ders Of American cattle into France.
Secretary Gresham has furnished copy
OF the cablegram to the Department OF Agri-
culture, and has given In publicity in view OF
che great importance Of this action to the
great American cattle interests.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Now Rules of the Road,

The President issued proclamation post
poning the effect of the new rules Of the road
at sea until some future date, in accordance
with the act of Congress. In the proclama-
ton 1t Is stated that this action is taken at
the request Of Great Britain.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
A Consul Resigns.

The Secretary of State has received the
resignation of Charles s. Hazeltine. of Michi-
gan, as United States Consul at Milan, to
take effect on the appointment of his sue
cessor.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Infected Postage Stamps DESTROYED.

The Post office Department has ordered
that 1866 worth of stamps be burned at Ris-
ing Sun, Ind. They were exposed in a room
where diphtheria patient was lying
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

To cleanse the system in II gcatl" and truly
use the true and perfect remedy Syrup of Figs.
One bottle will answer for all the family onl
costs only - cents. the large size ST. Iryt
and be pleased. Manufactured by TIE l'.to'-
MIA FIJI Syrup Go. on!N.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Earthuuake in ST. Louis,

There were two distinct shocks of earth
quake in West St. Louis, Mo-, few nights
ago, occurring about half an hour apart
Each shock lasted about ten seconds.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
The Wrong WAY.

There is way of looking at thing that
Is curious and wrong. The old adage, "proof
of the pudding is in eating it, is sound
sense. And another "never condemn before
trial" In the treatment of anything, treat
it In good faith. so when infirmities beset us,
beset them with good will end force. Thou
sands have in this way overcome the worst
forms of rheumatism by using St. Jacobs Oil.
Never shrink from what is known to be by
thousands positive cure for this dread COM
plant and that is the thing to remove the
trouble and solve the doubt.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Mosquito Reservation Has a New Name

The Nlcaraguan Government newspa pers
are printing rosy accounts of the condition
Of the Mosquito coast. now officially called
DEPARTMENT. Celaya
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Car Fender Problem Solved.

Baltimore, in January, obliged its surface
transit companies to adopt a car fender
which has already been instrumental In saw
ing the lives Of ten pedestrians
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
The Meaning of a Word.

The word advertising" means to
turn to. 1t is turning or convinc-
ing process. It is mental muscle in
olack and white.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
1000 GalIas Killed.

The Rome Qtaly) Tribuna says: "The
recent expedition which King Maaelek sent
against the Gala tribes in South Abyssinia
killed 1000 tribesmen and captured 5,0oo."
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Farmer and Wife Perish,

George Weaver and his wife, an old couple
living alone on a farm seven miles west OF
Dayton. Ohio, were burned to death in their
dwelling.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

Theoficial returns of the produc
ton OF sugar in Queensland for the
year 1894 show that the output eX-
ceeded that of 1898 by ten thousand
tons
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Revival in All Lines of Trade

Dun's review of trade says the new gold
loan encourages business men to hope for a
revival in all lines
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Horses Sell for a Few Cent

At q Sheriff's sale in Newcastle. Per.
horses were sold at from five to twenty-five,
cents head
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

by local applications, as theycannot reach the
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an IN
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when it IS entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the infialn-
stored to it's normal condition, hearing wiz lie
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused by catarrh, when IS nothlng out an IN
We will give One Hundred Dollars for am
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
f1H-Snld hY DrnrfriStS 1Sc.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

Trains were first run on the Third avenue
elevated road, New York City, in 1873.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

karl'S Glover loot, the .'rcut hlpni purifier,
gives freshness ana Cicaruns, 10 the complex
ion and cures constipation. - Ct~.. - Cts, ~
lfahlicted with sore e. cs use DR.. Isaac Ih"np
sons Eyc-wGtcr. Druggists sell at BE per bottle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

use Piso's Cure for COnsump tion both in
my family and practice.-Dr. G. w. PATTEi,-
son, Inkster, Mich, November 5, 1894.
PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
is Hale's Honey of HorchOund and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

Croton, Conn, which separated 1t.
self from New London nearly 20
years ago, wants to come back now.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

tried one OF the
best doctors in the
city for about a
year but her eyes
seemed to grow
worse. l had her
treated by an Oc-
uliSt but his treat
lncnt did not ben
eft them. | then
com III &C Il to
give the little ono
Hoods Sarsapar-
lila and after the
first bottle | could
see that there was
great improve
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Weak and Sore Eyes
Eyesight Became Afected---
Unable to Go to School
Hoods Sarsaparilla Wrought Cure
and Built Uo System.

1.-TWO years ago my little daughter Elsie
was afflicted with liberated soro eyes. L
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP Root cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, N Y.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

remedy for all stomach and liver complaints
is Ripans Tabules. One tabule gives relief.
but in severe cases one should be taken aftc"
each meal until the trouble has disappeared:
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces in1amma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. a bottle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08
Deafness Cannot he Cured

The worlds output OF gold in 1879;
amounted to S155, 522 900.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-01-10
HUMANE NOTES.

At the n a!ional w. G. Il. U. con-
vention just held at Cleveland o..
the report of the Supt. of Mercy
Department, contains the following:
"The value of Band of Mercy cam
not be overestima,ed The matron
of the Indian school at Chewawa,
Oregon, told the state superinten-
dent of this department. recently,
that the Band of Mercy had been
a benediction there. There is al
ways like testimony where this
work is faithfully carried on. Most
superintendent complain of diff
ficulty in securing the cooperation
of ministers of the gospel. The
strange thing is that it should be
necessary to ask for it. The
National superintendent has this
year made some effort to gel
humane teaching into the Inter
national Lessons, but there Is
nothing definite to report yet. In
vestigation of the practices in some
schools aud colleges proves mere
and more how greatly effort.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-01-10

against vivis,cti ~ etden
The superintendent q "go
speaks Of IA pro>fe-- :,
OF that state VIII ch k
death bsfnre his students rlrf
TO let them see hnw il strugg 4 IN
dying. A large proportion If our
youth greatly need .ounteracting
influence on the side Of ln-rr>, not
teaching which will innure them to
sights Of cruelty The sub +
states reporting is ihirtpenQ3), aud
items Of interest from All c Il be
mentioned did space permit. The
total number of signatures to the
pledge not to wear the bodies and
pIumage Of bird, Is 1923 IL is sad
dening to see so many m mbers of
the w. G. 7. U. still wearing egret
plumes, which are an evidence
ruthless cruelty.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-01-10

of her teachers or at that OF her friends
who have supported her, the story
is the same, selfforgetfulness, sacrifice
| for others.
1t might be Of interest to some OF
youto know that you have chosen a
school, which, in endowment and
equipment stands third from the top
of the list of schools in this Southland
And what made us what we are
finaciallyl said a moment ago that
our history was one of unselhshness,
and this is what has made us. You
will be interested | thing to know
something of the unsel6shness of Mr..
Fayweather, one of our best friends.
He was poor boy in N. Y. City.
Too poor to educate himself. He
longed for an education but was never
able to secure it. He worked as a
poor boy in lanyard and after many
years of hard labor was known as the
great leather merchant. After he
had made fortune why did he not
lavish his wealth upon his home,
kindred and friends? He remember
ed his own condition as a boy, and
thinking that there might be thousand
of young men and woman throughout
the land in the same helpless
condition, determined, in his unset
fishes and generosity, to give his
money to them. He sent for DR..
Hitchcock Of Union Theological Sem.
mary and asked him to give the names
Of some good schools which apprcci-
ate and use we'll his money. DR..
Hitchcock named Maryville College
as one such school.
Continued next week.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-01-10
BLoUNT COUNTY HoNORED
BY the Excellent record made by
Graduate from the College.


a Graduate from the College.
1t is now twenty nine years since
l first came into the little town Of
Maryville, which indeed was sad
on account of the views of war.
My first business was to find a
temporary home. In house
built by Mr.. James Toole standing
on the ground where Mrs. MCGEE
now lives, Rev. Samuel Saweyers
resided. In his home [ found rest
ing place. Himself, wife and four
children, two daughters and two
sons, constituted the family. Only
few people in our town now were
here at that time: A few remem-
Der the son Hugh and will be glad
to learn about him. In 1869 when
I came to Maryville College, the
youth had progressed in study a4l
was a senior. He graduated in
June of that year, the first student
honored with deploma after l
came to the college. Those who
know the boy will be glad to hear
of his success in life. He has been
a teacher in Iowa, and is now
Superintend Of the city schools in
Council Bluffs having under him
twenty sci, ols, 1O2 teachers and
over 1900 school.
Mr.. Sawyer has occupied his
present position four years, and
has now salary of $4,000. From a
late report sent me, I'd judge
but few cities in Iowa has such
facilities for educating the children
as the citizens of Council Bluffs
have provided for their own. The
beautiful catalogue shows many
elegant school buildings. In my
travels many years in the West
it seemed to me, the towns were
more enterprizing in furnishing
superior advantages for an educa
ton as compared with the East.
The old friends of Rev. Samue
Sawyer will rejoice to. learn about
the young boy Hugh who is nowth,
honored Hugh w. Sawyer, super
intendent of one of the best sy stem
of schools in the West.-P. NJ. Bart
} lett.
: We also received a catalogue o
} the above schools.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-01-10
ucklen's Arnica Salve.

o., li--t Salvt III, ,urai for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rhe UNI, Fever Sores, letter, Chap,
ped Hand, Chilblains. Corn-, .ud
all Skin Eruption-, and positively
cures Plies, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
>tac'i0n or nichty u 'und' d.
Price rs cents per box. For sale
by George 4 Montgomery. 1l-4-yr