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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

One Monday afternoon as the
Norfolk and Southern engine
and baggage car was backing up
the Norfolk and Western railroad
to the crossing, near Norfolk .the
lookout discovered a colorcd
woman on the track picking Up
coal. He ilallo0ed to her t. get
of, the track, and as she did ..0t
pay any attention 20 him he sig
nailed to the engineer t0stop, but
before q stop could be made the
step Of the car knocked her down
and the train passed over ller,
mangling her head almost be-
You'd recognition. DR.. Morgan
was notified and held al inquest
over the body, which proved to
be Mary Bray. After hearing
the evidence, which was to the
effect that she was deaf, the jury
returned verdict that the de
CEASED came to her death bv be
ing accidently run over by q
Norfolk and Southern train on
the Norfolk and Western railroad
and exonerated the railroad COM
plny from all blame.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

So 1t appears from the above
figures which cannot be disputed,
that the average cost Of every
Democratic Legislature for near
ly twenty years was S5o,75S.55,
and the cost of the late reform
Legislature was So ,oo4,77. Yes
according to the official figures
of the State Auditor our "reform "
Legislature has cost exactly SI2
S40,II more than the average
cost Of our much abused Demo
cratic Legislature!
Now, what have our tax pay
ers-whether they be Populists
or Democrats got to say about
such a "reforln" as thiso
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
MURDER.
A NEGRO BEATS 4 WHITE MAN
TO DEATH NEAR TAR
BORO AND ESCAPES.

On last Thursday, Mr.. Joseph
c. Ruhn, a justice Of the peace
in Edgecombe county, who re
sides near Tarboro, had quarrel
with a negro woman on his
farm, the wife Of Moses Fender.
The husband of the woman be-
came violently incensed when he
heard of it and went in search Of
Mr Ruf6n with club He
found his victim ii the field some
distance from his home IL the
afternoon and brutally dubbed
him until he was sensible.
Surprising Mr. Rufin to be dead,
the murderer fed and since then
nothing has been heard of him.
After being prostrated SOME
time Mr.. Ruf1u revived and Sue
ceeded i'll getting home and give
al account OF the brutal assault
upon him. Everything that was
possible was done for the injured
man, bat lie was 50 badly injured
that he died soon after reaching
home He leaves q wife and
several children. His life vas
insured for $1,000.
\ dispatch describes Moses
Fender, the murderer, as black,
six feet high, weight about 100
pounds, and aged apparently
about 20 years, His arrest is
desired. Any information con-
cerning the matter can be ad-
dressed t. Mr. James H. Ruffin,
Whitakers, n. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
GUARANTEED CURE

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell Dir. 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 a 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. LcaEy's Drugstore. Large size soc
and 81. 90.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
WOULD MARRY ON THE
CAPITOL STEPS.

Carrie Brown, who gained some
noteriety while leading Coxey's
Army Oh their march to Wash
1ngton, last y'ear, declares it his
present intention to marry On
May I, providing some lonesome
female will consent to become
his on the steps of the capitol.
He is not particular as to the
woman, but firm as to the place.
The President has appointed
Julius G. Tucker of Texas, consul
at Martinique, West Indias.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
CURE FOR HEADACHE.

AS remedy for all forms of Head
ache Electric Filters has proved to be
the very best. 1t effects a permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy a fair trial.
tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use of this medicine. Try it
once Large bottles only Fifty cents at
w. I. Leary'S Drugstore. 2
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
THE NEW OYSTERLAW

The following is a summary
of the provisions of the new oys
ter law, which is now in effect:
"All persons taking oysters
must procure licenses from the
clerk of the court of Hyde, Dare,
Carteret or PamliCo counties and
must make oath that they are
citizens and residents of twelve
months standing. Clerks fee
twenty-five cents.
Dredging licenses require the
payment of a tax of three dollars
Der ton Of vessels Of six tons and
over, and of one dollar per vessel
for those less than six tons.
Dredging is allowed only dur
ing the months Of February,
March and April and within the
following limits where the depth
of water is more than ten feet.
First Area.-From Parnlico
Light House to Rue's Marsh,
thence to Shell Point, thence to
South East Point of Great Is
land, thence 70 Brant Island
Light House, thence to the be
ginning.
Second Area.-From Gulf
Shoal Light House, thence to
Gibbs Shoal Buoy, thence to
Long Shoal Light House, thence
to Gull Island, thence to Oliver
Reaf Light House, thence to the
beginning.
The penalty for dredging con-
trary to law IS from $1,000 to
S. 900 fine, and from one to five
years imprisonment i'll the penl-
tertiary, and forfeiture Of the
boat.
The law known as the Lucas
law is repealed A chief inspec-
tor Of oysters is provided, who
has been elected by the Legisla-
ture. Senator Theophilus White,
of Pcrquimans county, who was
a candidate when Mr.. Lucas was
appointed, secured the position.
His pay is 500 per month. He
has the appointment Of deputy
inspectors as may be necessary,
at $50 per month. All salaries
are to be paid out Of the oyster
fund.
Inspectors have about the same
duties as are now prescribed for
inspectors and patrolmen, except
that they do not handle money.
All purchasers Of oysters for
packing, shocking, shipping or
for sale are required to make a
sworn statement at the end Of
each month Of bushels purchased
and from whom purchased and to
file same with the clerk of the
court wherein they reside and
pay to the clerk the tax of two
cents per bushel. The clerk
transmits the tax, less one per
cent, which is his fee, to the
State Treasurer. Oysters u9ht
with tongs during the months of
February, March and April are
not subject to tax upon the pro-
duction by the purchaser to the
clerk of the court of a statement
sworn to before a deputy inspec
tor that the oysters were SO
caught
Upon application by the coun-
ty commissioners of any county
the Governor has power to sus-
| pend dredging by proclamation
for a period not exceeding one
year. Violations of the law are
punished by fine and imprison-
1nent.
The act applies to the public
grounds of the State only, and
not to private grounds. "-Neac
BeyVe 10uJN0L
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
THE STATE FAIR.

1t is rumered that owing to the
State Fair being badly in debt,
the management have aband-
oned the idea of continuing it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

Oxford Ledger: y rank Third
ite Of Northern Granville says:
"Sirce the fool Legislature ell
dorsed 1niscegenation Douglass,
their party has also become cor
rupt, and new party must lie
fOr1nci.'
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
AIbemarIe Steam Navigation Co.
SCHEDULE
STEAp(ER OLINE,
GEO. H. WHITLEY, MASTER.

Leaves Edenton every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday at
4 a. m, connecting at Tunis with
trains for Norfolk and RALEIGH.
Connecting at Franklin with
trains for Norfolk, Raleigh and
Atlanta.
These are sure connections and
we hope the public will show
their appreciation by patron
izing the "Old Reliable"
r. A. PRETLOw,
Sup't.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

The Missouri State Guard IS
going to pieces because the Leg
islature will make no approprla-
for its maintenance
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

Delivered at doors of city subscribers
by carriers, as soon as from press
without extra charge.
The Editor disclaims all responsible
ity for the views or statements OF cor
respondents, and reserves the right al
all times to revise or reject any article
he may think proper.
Always sign your name to news,
paper communication SIMPLY aS
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published unless you desire IL.
Best advertising medium III the DIS
trict. Rates very moderate oPccial
rates ON long contracts.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

Conductor Goodman, who
murdered Col. Parsons last sum-
mer in Virginia, has been acqu1t-
ted.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

Kinston has had another IN
cendiary frc-the third one with
in twenty days.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29
EDENToN. NC, March z t., 1895

Twelve men are indicted III
New York for violating the cleo
ton law.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

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To1,,a rne,, are indicted in
Nov vor1, for violating the cleo
4io,, law
1o4o, hoe had another in
,d;o6re fine third one with
- twenty DAVIS
Conductor Goodman, who
murdered Col. Parsons last suln-
mer in Virginia, has been acquit-
THE Missouri State Guard is
going to pieces because the Leg
islature will make no appropria-
for its maintenance.
There has bccna Dig ma ol
gold III otanlcy county, ~ ~ a.
owned principally by Northern
CAPITALISTS.
The AsheVille Citizen says that
Senator Jeter I. Prltchard has
the vice presidential bee buzzlng
i'll his bonnet and lnt1mateS that
he wants to sea Mckinney 10 run
"How we aDDlcs do swim"
John l.. Walker, former con-
sui of the United States III Mad
agascar, has been sentenced to
twenty years imprisonment by
a French court-martlal; Walker
is a negro from Kansas who was
son
The Biblical Rcc0TdET III last
weeks issue has long and able
editorial on the late Douglass
Legislature, exposing the hypoc-
risy and extravaganza of the ore
form" members, and closes by
have 70 trv aoain"
The fact that cotton is nearly
a cent higher than it was a week
ago ought not to encourage the
farmers to plant a big crop
There is OFTEN a squirt Ill the
price about planting time, but 1t
seldom lasts until the cotton is
When expenses were cut down
bv the LEGISLATURE in one place
thew were increased in two. The
salary Of the snnerintendcnt Of
a., ;.a,,+;o wac redrced
~ P'' y
$780, TWO courts were created
that Will cost more than $4,000
Biblical Rec0rdcr,
The ladies constituting the
oo,+1er, Memorial aud 7 iterarv
1:11 a,a,1
ooCie'S nav ucoi0e" ~ 'i'on0
$4,000 III making hreprool the
Jefferson Davis mansion, former
w the White House of the Con-
federacv andto convert if at once
.. , G.. Ca.f.o.o
la1;o ~ 40 '''''
,u pa oe,1o,oo.o.. sc .,,o
llO 'o''i,' "a -i ''n'' "a 'l'~
Llndley framing SCHOOL, noth-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

There has been big find OF
gold in Stanley county, N. G., at
the Ingram mine. This mine IS
owned principally by Northern
capitalists.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

The Asheville Citizen says that
Senator Jeter c. Pritchard has
the vice presidential bee buzzlng
in his bonnet and intimates that
he wants to sea Mckinley to run
on the ticket with Mckinley.
GLOW we apples do swim"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

Tohn L. Walker, former con-
sui of the United States III Mad
agascar, has been sentenced to
twenty years imprisonment by
a French court-1nartial; Walker
is negro from Kansas who was
appointed by President Harrl-
SON
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

The Rocky Mount Argonoul
give farmers this advice: "NoW
that cotton is about 5H cents we
think it a good time for those
holding it for better prices to let
it go. There is no question but
that Liverpool has put the price
up on purpose to fool the farmers
of the South into planting a big
crop again this year. If they do
we may lookout for 5 cent cotton
next fall.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-29

The Biblical Recorder III last
weeks issue has long and able
editorial on the late Douglass
Legislature, exposing the hypoc-
risy and extravaganza of the ore
form" members, and closes by
declaring that "the people will
have to Try again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-31

several years, having succeeded the itcnen
ferry skipper, ToIp Draper, In the valkyrie
1 In her second season. Cranfields sail
ing OF the May for Mr.. John Duncrsft In
1885 brought him prominently into notice
and made It plain that II his brothers. BEST
racing deeds wero To be equaled by ono Of
the family he was the man to accomplish
the task. He did SO fairly, ~ the winning
OF 2s prizes worth about 81, 100, In the
May; rs psizesv valued at SO, $40, In three
years, In the Yarana, and 10 prizes, repre-
senting about f900, In the Valkyrie /, were
quite up to anything ever done up to
that time. Cranfield has many friends in
this country, all of whom are familiar with
the one great hope OF his life, which Is TO
be In charge of British yacht that shall
win the Americas cup.
Captain Henry c. Half, OF Hank Haff,
as he Is better known, will sail the Defend
er In her races against Valkyrie III on
sept. and ensuing dates. He is veteran
skipper and has twice successfully defended
the old cup against English challengers.
Captain Hank was born In Islip, N. Y,
In 1887 and consequently Is 58 years of
age: When no was yet an infant, his father
was drowned at sea At 10 he was COM
PEELED TO work on a farm and stuck ac that
particularly exhausting labor for a boy
until he was IL years OF age Then he quit
farming, and obtaining position with the
Long Island Railroad company remained
with IL three years. In 1857 he had his
first experience on the water, fishing In
Great South bay during the summer and
being before the mast an ooasting vessels
during the winter
Hank accepted the position of mate In
the working schooner J. q. Roche, owned
and sailed by Captain Henry Clock. She
was In the employ OF the United States and
In the Burnside fleet that went to Roanoke
island and Newbern N. G. This was In
1861 and years following. In 1867 he be-
gan yachting In the sloop Evelyn, owned
by Mr.. k. K. Holly, which boat won her
class prize that season In the New York
Yacht club regatta. After sailing numer-
Gus other yachts Skipper Half was final
ly placed In command Of the famous May
flower in 1886 and sailed her to victory
against the English challenger, Galatea.
Ho was placed In command OF the Volun-
teer the following year and again success
fully defended tho cup against the chal-
lenger. the Scotch yacht Thistle. He was
also skipper of the Colonia, one of the
yachts built to defend the cup against
Valkyrie II, but she was beaten BY the
Nfgilant in the trial races and did not
meet the Valkyrie.
Last year Capeain Half sailed the Wig
liant acress the Atlantic and tackled the
English yachtsmen in their own waters.
He did the best he could but the Vigilant
was beaten In IL out of II races against
the Prince Of Wales Britannia, and tho
fact was made quito apparent that while
American yachts are practically invinci-
Bile In their own waters Britannia still |
rules the wavc at home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-31
FOR The CUP.
Defender and Valkyrie First to
Meet on Sept. 2.
OLD SALTS WHO SAIL THE YACHTS.

Captain Han Of the Defender and His VIC
tories with Msyhowcr and Volunteer.
Lord Dunraven's Interesting Career and
Captain Cranneid. the Challenging
Yachts Talented Skipper.
For the ninth time In aquarter Of CEN
tury yacht flying the British flag is now
In New York harbor looking for the Amer
ica's cup, the famous old trophy won from
an entire fleet of English yachts of Cowes
England, Aug 22, 1861, by the yacht
America. The challenging yacht, valky-
ric III, is owned by syndicate Of wealthy
English yachtsmen, hut the fgurehead OF
the enterprise is Lord Dunraven, the
plucky Irish sportsman whose Valkyrie
III crossed the Atlantic in quest of the cup
In 1898 and was beaten by the vigilant.
His full namo and title is Sir Wyndham
Thomas Wyndham- -Quin, earl of Dunraven
and Mount Earl, and he is the representa-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-31
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.


The seven acting police sergeants and
patrolman Morse of the Knight Street
Station underwent an examination before
Chief Child, and police surgeon Palmer
this forenoon, the result of which will be
learned next Thursday, when His Honor
Mayor Olney will appoint one of the men
as sergeant To fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation OF Andrew r. Martin OF
the Oakland Street Station. During the
coming week Chief Child will ask to have
six more acting sergeants appointed,
And they will be obliged to undergo an
examination. The more important ques-
tions asked are in relation 10 the city or
dinances and laws OF the State.
Work done by the men in the past cuts
no figure in the examination as il is sup
posed that the men have done good work
as they, have been recommended by the
respective captains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-31
EXTRA!
sis O'CLOCK.
BRIDE SAID
Simply a Matter of
Business.
Strange Wedding Ceremony
Of an Aged Couple.
Young Women Who Will Fight the
Devil on Horseback.
The Only Mounted Salvation Army
Corps of Young Women.
Young Women Who Will Fight the
Devil on Horseback.
The Only Mounted Salvation Army
Corps of Young Women.

LYONS, Mich, Aug. s1.-Rev. William
Judd OF this place was called upon To
perform strange wedding ceremony,
he parties being John Mason and Mrs.
Julia Armour, aged IS and 66 respectively.
3efore the ceremony was performed, a
contract, already drawn up by the wo-
man, was signed by both Mason and Mrs.
Armour, to the effect that though they
We're TO live in the same house that they
We're TO occupy different apartments.
He Is TO defray all living expenses, and
she is to do the cooking, etc.
In case OF sickness the woman is TO go to
q hospital TO be taken care of, she is to
pay her own bills. and Mason 10 do the
same. Should death ennter the strange
household, neither is TO lay claim to the
others property According to the con.
tract II shall go TO the heirs of said par
ty. The venerable bride wishes it under
stood that "this is not love affair, sim
ply matter OF buinesss' ~
Both parties have some real and person
al property, and both have children.
A FEMALE CAVALRY CORPS
DENVER, Aug. 31.--The Salvation Ar
my Of Denver has organized a cavalry
corps OF young ladies. The new corps is
under the leadership of staff captain
Blanche Cox, and the other ladies In it
are Captain Herman, Lieutenant Dunton,
Lieutenant Anderson, Captain Blackledge
and Cadet Staunton. They present
striking spectacle in their uniformed
skirts, regulation red waist, with wide
rolling collars and regulation bonnet.
The corps enjoys the distinction OF being
the only mounted Salvation Army fighters
In the world. Ii starts out Immediately
for tour of the mountain towns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-31

Tho famous old salt who will sail the Defend
er against the Valkyrie
tive of a family of great antiquity in Ire
land. He traces his origin directly from
Connao Cas-, son of Gillium Olum, who
was king of Ireland about gao A. ID. He
Is "a years of age, was war correspondent
for the London Daily Telegraph during
tho Franco Prussian war, has been under
secretary for the colonies In two of Lord
Salisbury's administrations sinoe 1855. is
an author of note and an authority on
hunting, steeplechasing and yachting.
He. resides at Adare Manor, princely
mansion in the south of Ireland near Linn
erick, but he has spent large portion of
his time away from home as soldier, trav-
eler, hunter, war correspondent and politi-
clan. The one ambition of his life appar-
emily Is to win tho Americas cup and car.
ry II back In triumph to Great Britain.
He Is confident that Valkyrie III has an
excellent chance of winning tho trophy
and If she is beaten he will build another
yacht and make third attempt to secure
the coveted cup in 1896
Lord Dunravon and Designer Watson's
studies OF the races In America in 1898
convinced them that English yachts fare
best sailed in English waters and Amcri-
SeN' yN,hNs NdttTS. Inc CON-
tests between the Valkyrie III and Vigilant
In 1898, and between the Vigilant and
Britannia In 1894, conclusiyely demon
strated this and convinced Lord Dun
raven that to win the cup yacht must be
built especially for American water He
Is sure that Valkyrie III is better fitted
for racing In American waters than any
British yacht Of her class or any other
class that over sought the cup He does
not think that the close similarity In the
form of tho two yachts dctracts from the
international character of the contest.
Each country tries TO build boats that will
win. The great advance that has taken
place In yachting, Lord Dunraven holds,
Is due to choosing the best features of the
various designs.
AS an indication of the speedy character
OF the visiting yacht IL is only necessary
TO recall the fact that in her last race on
the other side she defeated the Prince OF
Wales crack yacht Britannia 1S minutes
30 seconds over 90 mile course. In the
same race she also worsted the Ailsa by
minutes 45 seconds She is thus without
doubt the most formidable yacht that over
came after the cup and while 10 is not |
believed that she will defeat the Defender |
would feel little surprise II such |
Nh event should occur.
The New York Herald says Valkyrie Il
IN improved Vigilant-nothing more,
lothing less. She is no more like the
Britannia and Valkyrie III than the vigi-
ant is She is fin keel out and out.
ionors are easy between Watson and Her
eshoff on the initiate and copy business,
or the Bristol designer has taken bodily
no shape Of the longitudinal section Of
'alkyrie III, while Watson has held TO tho
ore and aft profile of Valkyrie III and
daDted according to his notions an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-31
ENGLISH CRICKETERS.
Oxford and Cambridge Athletes Ar
rive on Steamer st. Louis.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3d. The American
line steamer st. Louis brought among her
cabin passengers today the teams of Ok
ford and Cambridge cricketers, who are
20 compete with American teams in the
United States and Canada. They were
met at the dock by committees represent
ing cricket clubs of Philadelphia and New
York. The program of the expert British
clubs include games on the Staten Island
cricket grounds Septembe 2. g and 4, and
at Toronto September and Z. The Uni
versity OF Penr sylavnis graduates and
undergraduates will play the visiting
team on the grounds OF the Philad lphis
Club September IL, IA and 16. This will
be the first inter-university cricket match
ever participated in by an English team.
On September 20, II and % the Britons
will play on the grounds of the German
town Cricket Club at Manhem, against
the gentlemen of Philadelphia. They
Will again play against the same team,
the final game of the series on September
"a, Is and 30, at Haverford, Pa, on the
grounds OF the Media Cricket Club. The
English circketers will return home on
the following Wednesday, October 2