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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
SOMEWHAT REMARKABLE.
THINGS SET ON FIRE BY THE RAYS
OF THE SUN.

People passing on Main street
about 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon
witnessed an unusual occurrence.
About two weeks ago Mir. D. B..
Overton left a silk umbrella ly-
ing across a pile of tin pans in
the front window of S. +. Pend
er & Cos. hardware store. Sun
day the warm rays of the sun
shining full through this window
and reflected on the tin pans, set
the umbrella on fire and burned
every vestige of cloth off of it,
the burning umbrella filled the
store room full of smoke. Hun
dreds of people stopped to look at
it. In this case there was noth~
ing else to come in contact with
the burning umbrella and bee
come ignited, but We wonder if
buildings have not sometime
been set on fire IN this way and
the cause never known
Speaking of this occurrence
later, Maj. Ii. Harding said it re-
called a little incident he met
with q few days ago. While sit
ting i'll front of his place of bust
ness talking with a gentleman
he took off his spectacles and
was holding them il his hand
A few minutes later he felt a
singing sensation on his Lex just
above the knee, and looking
down saw that a round hole
about the size of a dime was
burned through his pants. He
had been holding his spectacles
SO that the SUR shining through
one of the glasses had focused
on his pants and burned the hole
in them .-Greenvil1e Reflector.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
a CREDIT TO THE TOWN:

We have received the Trade
Edition of the FISHERMAN &
FARMER, published at 2denton,
N. c., by Mr.. A. H. MITCHELL 1t
contains twenty pages. ItshoWs
enterprise on the part of Bro.
Mitchell and is a credit to the
town and section it represents. It
contains full and reliable infor-
nation and will 10 doubt be of
vast benefit, This benefit may
not come in a day, but it will
surely come. 1t is we'll illustra-
ted. 1t is a good historical and
descriptive review of Edenton
and the section adjacent.-Wash-
ington Daily Progress.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
A "Fresh" Newspaper Proprie-
tor.

A department of newspaper
work that is too little apprecia,
ted by outsiders gets the follow
ing appreciative notice from Maj
Moses P. Handy. A man whose
proprietorship Of a newspaper
was acquired through the fore
closure of a mortgage began his
new career by looking around
the newspaper Office to find out
where he could save a few dol
lars in the running expenses
Said he to the manager: "Dc
you know that fellow in the lit
tie room upstairs-the fellow
works with a pair of shears and a
paste poto'
"Why, yes; t at is the ex-
change editor, said the manager.
well, you want to keep your
eyes on him. In fact, ifyou take
my advice you'll give him the
bounce 1iext pay day"
"Why? He is one of the best
men on the force"
Don't you believe it. l have
been watchin' him, and he does
nothing but sit there with his
feet cooked up aud read news
papers. Fire him! He is soils
diering, an you CAN bet Oh it.
1t was with difficulty the man.
ager made the proprietor under
stand that it was the business of
the exchange editor to read
newspapers, and that the more
he read the better his work was
likely to be.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
Opinions oil the Press
WILL CERTAINLY ATTRACT ATTENTI
WHEREVER IT GOES:

WILL CERTAINLY ATTRACT ATTENTION
WHEREVER IT GOES:
The trade edition of the FISTS
ERMAN & FARMER, published at
EdentOn, North Carolina, has
found its way thus far North
and will certainly attract atten-
ton wherever it goes. 1t is hand
sornely illustrated ard full of his
torical and other facts regarding
that interesting and at present
1our1shing old town. The first
settlement of that vicinity was
about 1858, and the courthouse
still standing was built in 1881.
To Ohioans an interesting point
i'll the history of the place is that
Gov. William Allen of the Buck
eye State was born there. Mr..
A. H. Mitchell is the editor of
the sprightly FISHERMAN AND
FARMER Cincinnati[O.) Times
Star.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06

ONE OF THE HANDSOMEST rI.HII,,rr,.,
EVER ISSUED IN EASTERN CAkoIr,,
The current issue OF the l;,~Y-
ERMAN & FARMER, published a,
Edenton, is one of the hand,om
est publications ever issued N
Eastern North Carolina. LISA
trade edition and is copiou>,y II
Illustrated with views of the
churches, schools, and objects Of
interest, together with pictul>
or the leading citizens. BESIDES.
it is brin full of facts showing
the progress and prosperity OF
Edenton--a showing that puts
that town among the most pros>
porous large towns of the East
The editor of the F1SHEKMAN X
FARMER has done his town and
section a service which will
doubtless be fully apprcciatcd.-
Raleigh Meas and ObyD1D.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH.

INST FREIGHT LINE,
AND PASSENGER ROUTE.
Regular line of steamers between
New i}erne, and Elizabeth city, A. &
n. &. E R., aud W. N. & N. r. z.
Daily all rail service between Edenton
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore aud
Norfolk.
Through cars, as low rates and quicker
time than by any o:herroute.
Direct all goods to be shipped by East
ern Carolina Dispatch, as follows: From
Norfolk by n. & S. R. R; Baltimore by ?
W. & B. R. R.; President St. Station.
Philadelphia by Pennsylvania r. R.
Dock st. Station. New York by Penn
svlvania r. R.. Pier q North River, or
Old Dominion Line Pier IS.
For further information apply to
Z. MOOD, Agent, Edenton. N. g., or
to the General Office of the N. & S. r.
r. Co., Norfolk, Va.
NJ. K. KING, General Manager.
Fl. G. HUDGINS, G. F. & P. Agt.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
AIbemarIe Steam Navigation Co.
SCHEDULES
STEANER OLIVE,
GEO Fl WTTJIIV NJ .c,rY,D
GEO, H. WHITLEY, MASTER.

Leaves Edenton every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday at
4 a. H., connecting at Tunis with
rains 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
1Zlng the cold Reliable"
r. A. PRETLOW,
Sup't.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
BUCKLEN IS ARNICA SALVE

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter. Chappe Hands
'Cailblains CorGs, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfectsatisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box.
For saleby W. I. Leary. Druggist.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06

The coming Edenton Fair will
be hummer. Talk it up.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
SOMETHING NEW FOR
EDENTON.

J. w. Spruell has just opened
first class Feed Store on the
corner of Broad and Water Sts.,
where the public can besuppried
with Hay, Corn, Meal, Oats, Ship
stuff, Bran, Cotton seed meal, &c,
at the very lowest market prices.
Also keeps on hand Lime, Bricks,
Shingles, Posts, Sealing, Floor
ing, &c. Wood will be furnish
ed at low prices.
have also built good lot of
stables for the convenience of the
public, where their horses can
taken care of at a small cost, and
be safe and protected from the
bad weather.
Lu1nbermen will find it to
their interest to call and get my
prices. Goods delivered free to
any steamer, train or anywhere
in town.
have also chicken depart
nlent where a nice lot of fat
chickens are daily kept at market
prices.
Give me a call when in need Of
my goods and accommodations.
Ii-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06
Training for Business
in the Commercial School,
Washington, N. C.

Thorough and practical course
of Bust NESS EDUCATION. SEVEN
YEARS of successful operation
teaching the BEST SYSTEM Ex.
TANT. No vacation. Students
can enter al any time. $4,000
pays the Tuition for full course
time unli1nitee. Graduates oc-
cupying good positions.
For Circulars address
A. II. WILKINSON, Prin.,
WASHINGTON, N. G.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06

Mail Orders given prompt atten-
ton. Repairing of fine Watches,
Clocks and Jewelry speciality.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-09-06

ONE OF THE HANnSOMEST Il.HII,trrn
EVER ISSUED IN EASTERN CAkorr,.,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
House of representatives.

Mr.. Thresher offered resolution to pay
the bills of the commissioners appointed
tc appraise land values and condemn
property on the proposed site Of the new
State House. 1t was referred to the COM
mitteo on finance and imme-
diateiy reported back with recon-
mendation OF its passage and 1t was
passed. The itemized account of the bill
is as follows: Gardiner {. Sims, $500; j.
Edward Studiey, $500; Addison @.
Fisher, $500; George Farrell,
stenographer, s727.22; Providence NEWS
Company, S29.26, for advertising; A. q.
Fisher $3.50 for sundries; Providence
Board of Trade, $50 for room rental !;
Providence Journal Company, $3.50;
What Cheer Stable, s1O.S6; Providence
Telegram, s27.75; total, ss39i.39.
Mr.. Cole presented a bill for an act
authorizing the City Council of Pawtucket
to expend $4,000 in behalf of Tower Post,
No. IL, q. A. II. and moved its passage
without reference. Passed.
Mr.. Cole also presented bill for an act
to incorporate the Aetna Association of
Pawtucket; referred to the committee on
education.
Mr.. Potter presented a bill for an act to
amend the Charter OF the Auburn Free
Baptist Church; referred to the commit
tee on education.
Mr.. Kenyon offered a resolution that
the commission appointed to define the
boundary lines between Charlestown and
Westerly be instructed to report fort b.
with and moved its passage
In support of his resolution Mr.. Kenyon
said that the commission had been APP
pointed at the January session of 1890
with instructions to report to the next
Assembly and nothing further had ever
been heard from it. A report is wanted
or else a new commission. The resolution
was passed.
Mr.. Brown for the committee on ac-
counts and claims reported favorably on
the claims against the State of George
Carmichael and Nathan ID. Pierce, and they
were allowed.
For the committee on engrossed acts
Mr.. Stanton recommended the passage Of
the bill to incorporate the Bethsaida
Circle, Kings Daughters. 1t was passed
in concurrence.
Mr.. Race presented a bill for an act to
incorporate the Relief Indemnity Associa-
tion of Providence; referred to the COM
mittee on education.
Mr.. Barstow presented bill for an act
authorizing the city of Providence to is
sue bonds for 100000 for school purposes !;
referred to committee on judiciary.
Mr.. EBarnes, for the committee on en-
crossed acts, reported as truly engrossed
the bill to amend the charter of the Prov
idence Gas Company, and it was passed
in concurrence.
For the committee on engrossed acts
Mr.. Smart reported back the bills to
incorporate the Cranston Mutual Fire In
surance Company and the Dry Goods
Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The
bills were passed In concurrence.
The House then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS.
Rev. J. ". Osterhout,s Opinion.

Concerning Professor Colby's Five Weeks
Course in German, Rev. j. V. osterhout,
pastor OF Broadway Baptist Church. Pro-
vidence says: "President Garfield said that
n student sitting on one end of log and Mark
Hopkins on the other, made a university
The same is true Of Professor Colby. With
him as teacher. not only are all things made
possible. but easy and delightful in the study
of erman. In fact. one cannot help learn
ing. / attended preliminary exercise
out of curiosity; was not only convinced, but
delighted. and have not missed lesson for
five weeks. The eye, ear and tongue are edu-
Gated together. progress is rapid and sure, en-
thuslasm abounds in the class. and desire TO
assure the public that In five weeks under
Prof. Colby one can learn TO speak, read and
understand German sufficiently for ordinary
purposes, and earnestly advise others to
embrace the earliest opportunity"
Prof. Colby gives free lectures in Y. VI. G. a.
Hall on Saturday, st and y. IN. The next
term begins on Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08

ness, establishing a clothing store on
Westminster street in the year 1855. Here
and at other locations he carried on
most successful business until about ten
years ago when he retired.
His public career dates from 1853. when
he was appointed high sheriff of Provi-
vidence, position that he held for two
years
In 1870 President Grant appointed him
appraiser of the Port OF Providence and
he retained that office for II years, being
succeeded in 1887 by Ex-Governor Davis.
In that same year he was elected to repre-
sent the Sixth Ward in the Common
Council and in 1883 when the ward line
was changed he was elected TO the Board
of Aldermen by the Republicans of the
Fifth Ward and he has represented that
section OF the city in the upper branch OF
the city government ever since.
Mr.. Burrows was of the conservative
class of city law makers, and one of the
most reliable that ever sat in the council
chamber. His record for public integrity
and unflinching adherence 10 the princi-
pies he believed in is without flaw.
He was a member of the Central Baptist
Church. The deceased leaves a widow,
two sons, Charles ID. and William, and q
daughter, Anna G. Burrows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
LIVELY RUNAWAY.
Remarkable Exhibition on the North
Side of Westminster Street.

Think of runaway horse with sleigh
attached madly galloping the length
of the sidewalk of Westminster
street, from Dean street to Exchange,
at O'Clock In tie afternoon, when the
street is crowded, and nobody hurt
That very thing happened today.
A black horse attached to a sleigh,
standing in front OF j. l.. Cory,s store, on
Westminster street, opposite Dean,
started on a run. At first the animal ran
in thc cenat of the street.
cut Soon shifted his course and
took the northern sidewalk. He held
1t until he reached Exchange street. He
slowed little TO the right and made his
way betwetA the many cars that were
on the gftnt bridge at that time
and then continued his mad flight
down South Main, Wickenden and Gov
ernor stEeets. The sleigh tipped over sew
eral times, and every now and then por-
tion OF IL marked the course of the
flying steed. AT the corner
the sleigh collided with heavy team, and
the horse vas nearly freed, only the shafts
being attached 10 him. This added con-
siderable 10 the nervous condition OF the
animal, and he seemed to run faster.
So far as could be learned
no one was injured, which is considered,
by the thousands OF persons that saw
the runaway. as being a miracle. On
Westminster street, near Dorrance, John
Carroll an attache of the Westminster
Theater was so badly frightened that he
tainted. He was taken into Thomas
Peirce a Sons shoe store where he was
cared for.
The horse was captured on Hope street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
A Severe Blizzard All Over
the Country.
Water Caused the Most Damage in
This City.
News of Trains and Vessels Wrecked
and Lives Lost.

IL was blizzard, sure enough, but Pro-
vidence was fortunate, compared with
some parts of the country. The greatest
damage done in this city was occasioned
by water instead OF snow, although the
travelling, especially for electrics, was
more or less delayed.
The same old story OF high tides was re-
peated last night with increased emph-
asis, the water, propelled by the wind,
rising higher than at any time since the
old September gale. Lower Dyer street
was inundated, the water creep
ing up as far as Friend
ship street. Cellars were everywhere
flooded, those on Dyer, South Water and
Canal streets suffering the most, although
Wey bosset and Westminster streets re-
ceived their share. In Marke. square the
water in he river almost rose 10 the plank
walk in front OF the waiting room and
boats down the river that were moored
alongside OF wharves were found on the
pier this morning.
The trains on the Warren a. Bristol
road were about an hour late this morn
ing on account OF a blockade at Bristol,
The Town bridge being completely COW
cred with ice, row boats, timbers and
other articles.
Pedestrians over Red Bridge stated that
a hurricone was blowing and two or three
efforts had TO be made in order TO get
across the bridge.
The weather was so cold that the lamp
chimneys in a number of the lighthouses
down the bay were broken.
There is tug with tow OF barges off
Bristol that Is completely frozen in, al
though every effort was made TO "break
away"
Old Steamer No. Z was called into acqui-
sition again and pumped out Hotel Dor
rance and adjacent buildings. The City
Hall basement was flooded more than
usual and the furnace fires were extin-
guished.
The electric light works was damaged
more han any other establishment. The
fires were put out and the lighting service
wrecked.
The no. school alarm was rung this
morning and noon, the weather being too
severe for pupils TO be out.
Steamer Maine Of the Stopington line
arrived in New York at IL o'clock this
forenoon without being damaged TO any
extent by the storm. She will start on
the return trip at the usual time this
evening.
The Narragansett Electric Light Com
pany's plant on Elm street was damaged
considerably by the high tide, every fire
being extinguishei and all belts ruined.
There were six feet of water in the
shop, ard two engines have been
pumping all day. New belts were
ordered from Concord, n. H., and
Will arrive here by special train tonight.
OF course there were 10 electric lights to-
day, and many firms who depended on the
company for power were obliged to
allow their machinery TO remain idle.
1t was stated at the office
that no pains or expense have been spared
to repair the damage, and it is thought
that one machine may possibly be started
by O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
TODAY. FEB. 8. 1905. TODAY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-For New England
Snow today and tonight; colder Saturday.
northwest gales; cold wave signals displayed
announce drop of IGOR more degrees by to-
morrow night.
Synopsis-The conditions prevailing over
| he eastern half OF the country this morning
ave probably never bscn ptralleled within
he history of the weather bureau.
A cold wave closely follows tue storm. and
as caused unprecedented temperatures in the
! touth. In the Allegheny Mountain region
ero temperatures are reported south To cen
ral Gsorgia, and Florida stations report tenn
Ieratures many degrees below the frecz-
ng point. the lowest at Jacksonville,
eing IA above. In the Ohio aud Cen
ral Mississippi Valleys. the lowest
temperatures during any Februa ~ month oc-
nrred last night, the report indicating II be-
w at Cincinnaii and -. Louis. The morning
smperature nj New Orleans Is 10 aboye, and
Galveston II above. The cold wave signal
ordered throughout New England In an
cipatlon OF fall IN the mercury OF 10 or
ore degrees tomorrow morning. Their Is
Dw no storm threatening. and several days
fair weather are probable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
Sixth District Court.

Margaret O'Brien and George Kelly
we're adjudged insane and were commit
ted to the institution for insane at Gram
ston.
Frank Smith was charged with stealing
a pair of gloves from Minnie +. Robinson.
He pleading not guilty and was held until
Feb II for trial.
Thomas Kenney, James Conley and
John j. Devlin were convicted of being
common drunkards. Kenney and Conley
were given six months and Devlin one
year, at the State farm.
The case OF Albert N. Nash, for
bastardy, was continued until Febru-
ary 12.
Pasquaie Giulnono was found guilty OF
maintaining a liquor nuisance, and was
bound over TO the Court OF Common Pleas.
The case OF Gorhsm Dennis has been con-
tinued TO March 8.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
PLUMBING PLANS.

The following named plans for plumb
ing were filed with Inspector Bemis this
week:
City of Providence, Eddy and Hender-
son streets; Phillips & Phillips.
=. Peckenham, 81 Lippitt street; John
s. Wright.
Diamond Machine Company. AtMells
avenue; Il. Richardson.
The Thomas Phillips Company, 81 South
Main street. The Thomas Phillips Com
pany.
Peter Sim onf % Brayton avenue; James
A. Donnelly.
Peter Peterson, 81 Glover street; John
It. McGann.
Franklin p. Rand, Adelaide avenue;
Charles X. Blackmar.
American Brewing Co., Harris avenue
and Eagle street; ID. Holmes " Co.
w. w. Kicker, Pacific avenue and Balch
street; T.. +. Carey & Co.
George M. Baker, SO Page street; John
j. Stanley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
AZ Bristol.

The most severe storm that has visited
Bristol for 20 years conn enced last even
ing with rain and continued during the
night with increased violence and at 5
O'Clock in the morning IL had assumed the
phase of terrific blizzard accom-.
panied with snow. The shores are COW
cred with debris OF broken boats and the
town at o'clock was shut of from outer
world. The railroad tracks which front
the bay are covered with ice blocked up TO
that extent that travel is stopped, and a
large gang OF railroad employees are at
work clearing the trccb Th- ---'-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
BUILDING PERMITS.
Inspector Hopkins Grants Several.
Some for Improvement.

The following building permits were
granted this week by Inspector Hopkins:
Hall & Lyon, leesees, 225 Weybosset
street, new store front; j. M. Battey,
builder.
F. M. BaiIou. 1873 Broad street, addition
TO dwelling.
f. M. BaIIou, Babcock street, addition
to dwelling.
James Makepeace, IL Pomona avenue,
IA STORY dwelling; Thomas Barstow,
q. II. Nichols, 327 Admiral street, 1-story
hen house.
Mrs. c. c. Cronin, rear 80 Harrison
street, history workshop; w. p. Cronin,
builder.
William Kelleher, rear of Balaklava
street, ~ STORY frame barn.
Maggie Simpson, rear 8 Long Cove
street, history frame barn.
Mary A. Sterling, 435 and 437 Potters
avenue, addition to house; K. f. Evans,
builder.
Henry strater, Congress avenue, IL
story frame house; Charles Brothers,
builders.
Henry Turner. East avenue, HISTORY
frame dwelling; K. j. Sawteile. builder.
Daniel p. Douglass, 254 Thayer street,
addition TO works hop.
William A. Sprague, Bellevue avenue
and Dexter street, 3-story frame dwell
ing.
William A. Sprague, Bellevue avenue
and Dexter street, history frame store
house.
Henry w. Cady, Sprsgue street, two 2h-
story frame storehouse buildings; L. L.
Evans. builder.
The Thomas Phillips Company, 81 to 95
South Main street, new store front.