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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-05-01

We received a very pleasan
call Wednesday from Capt. ]. S
| Jones, of Edenton, who was herr
On business for the Roper Lum
Der Company.
A musical entertainment anc
supper was given at Berea Bap'
fist chu1 CHI, in the upper end Of
this county, Wednesday night
and attended by large mum Der
of Elizabeth City ladies and gen
tlemen who greatly enjoyed it,
and speak highly OF the courte-
sizes shown them. During the
evening a short and spicy address
was made by DR.. Blackwell of
this city.
Everybody whom the writer
met on the streets Tuesday look
ed pleased. Enquiring into the
cause of their happiness the fact
was developed that work on the
old Dismal Swamp Canal had
actually begun. People of Eliz-
abeth City look upon this move
with great degree of satisfac>
ton and begin to feel that their
daily prayer will soon be answer
ed.
4 rather remarkable affair is
reliably reported to the FISHER
MAN & FARMER from Gum Neck,
county, where Mrs.
Aaron Bate1nan gave birth on
Wednesday of last week to tir e
healthy, hearty children. Two
are girls and the other a boy,
and all bid fair to reach the age
of maturity. Our reporter was
unable to gain a satisfactory &C
count of this family monstrosity, |
but learned enough to be con-
WINGED that Mrs. Batenan cher
lshes the gift of the angel of
The Republicans held their
county convention at the Court
House in this city yesterday af>
ternoon. The purpose of the
was to select dele
gates for the State and District
conventions, and DR.. P. John
and Geo. w. Cobb were selected |
for both. Though the colven-
ion was not called to order I'M
ii o'clock, negroes were at
he Court House in large num-
oers all day aud seemed to enjoy
his privilege their party give
hem.
Property was never Won by
he hand Or tongue of pessiln-
st; look aloft and keep the
cheerful side of life in view.
1rumble seldom; sing and
often. Who said: "God
bless the man that whistles at
lis work?" A man who goes
bout with his head cast down
md eyes on the ground may
Dick up many nickel, now and
hen gold piece, and perhaps
ome day bank note; but he
misses the great blue sky above,
he great green beauteous earth
bout him and the sunlight in
he air. .... .'..:.l
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-05-01
MARRIED..

About 9 o'clock last night Mr..
Edgar Shannon and Miss Sue
Kate Overman, both Of this city,
walked around to the Rectory of
Christ church and were quietly
married by Rev. l. l.. Williams.
Only the necessary witnesses
were present.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-05-01

On Wednesday noon Mr.. Wal
ter T. Godfrey and Miss Florence
L. Roberts, both of Norfolk, Va,
were married in this city by
Justice Culpepper. They re-
turned to Norfolk on the even
ing train.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-05-01
Perhaps You 7,hink N

that because you buy only few packets of seed each
Spring it is not worth While to buy them as carefully
but there isn't any logic in such reasoning You have the
right expect and you onght that your
your dollar get good seed the largest
buy We have objection whose bills
in the hundreds but not writing this advertisement
for thenthey don't need this kind argument We
every packet and that especially glad have
such ordcrs if you begin buying i'll that way, you will
stick io-why not beg with the seed you need
Geo. TAFT ~ Son. "a Commercial Place,
Seed Growers, Norfolk, Va
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-05-01

Farmers are we'll uheirp with
work, and say they never had 6
better season.
The evening times., 1896-03-06

While the Commissioners are wrestling
with the matter of collecting and burning
street refuse, they should also devote some
attention to the subject OF the collection
OF ashes. 1t is properly as much part OF
the scheme OF public sanitation as is the
collection of garbage and other refuse.
Not infrequently 1t happens that house.
holders permit immense piles of ashes to
accumulate in their back yards, I'm order
TO save the expense of having 1t taken
away by the .'asi, man. once every week or
two weeks. The slightest gust of wind
sends clouds of ashes whirling all OVER
the neighborhood, greatly to the annoy
ance of the residents and to the detriment
of wearing apparel that may be changing
on the line" II ashes were collected by
the city free OF charge, us garbage Is now,
the nuisance here described would disap-
pear at once.
1t may be contendcd. perhaps, that ashes
are not detrimental to health. like ac-
cumulated garbage. For that matter
neither is The dust and dirt of the streets. but
nobody will deny that it is both annoying
The evening times., 1896-03-06

The prompt and emphatic Endorsement
of the yenezuelanmessage and the adoption
of the Cuban resolutions indicate that Con
grcss is better qualified to care for the
interests OF other nations than 1t is to
look after the welfare OF the American
people. For the past six years the coun-
try has languished for the want OF ener-
g.tic legislative action on the financial
question, and even now while our ia
tional debt is piling up at the rate of nearly
5000, 900, 900 a year, Congress keeps
fiddling away at issues of comparatively
little Importance.
1t is admitted by both branches OF Con
greSs that more revenues are needed
to meet the ordinary expenditures "f
government. For the first six months
OF the present fiscal year the output
exceeded the receipts by Sl5,32T ,722.
Unless change is made in our revenue
policy there is reason to believe the
end OF the year will double the amount.
There is also a strong probability that
nearly SlOO, 100000, Will be appropri-
ated for coast defenses. and unless a
special issue of bonds is ordered. to meet
this extraordinary expenditure, there is
The evening times., 1896-03-06
Merit System in the Navy Yards:

1t is quite probable that civil service
reform will soon have another ''go" ut
the navy yards. The President and Sec
retary Herbert have about come to the con-
clusion that number of employees not now
embraced by the civil service rules ought
TO be protected by them. Chief among these
are the draughtsmen, and another class is
the clerks, as well as some other employees
not in the laborers' grade. In the case OF
the draughtsmen especially 1t is repre-
sented that their tenure OF office depends
too much upon the chances of work in the
yards, and that their duties require such
a high order of skill and experience that
they should not be subjected to the vicissi-
tudes of changes OF administration.
The government would be the bcnefi-
ciary if the request of these employees. which
is indorsed by Chief Constructor Hichbom.
We're <avorably acted upon. Appointments
in the navy yards, it is true. are almost all
regulated now by the ascertained fitness
The evening times., 1896-03-06
Italy In Africa.

Premier Crispis colonial policy has re-
ceived q terrible setback by the tragic
fate that has befallen the Italian armies
in Abyssinia. General Baraticris cam
paiGn has been a succession OF failures of
which his crushing defeat. last Sunday,
near King Menciek's capital, was the
dramatic climax. The unfortunate com
mander, who appears to have been, in a
great measure. the victim of his own fool
hardness. has been Officially disgraced
and another sent TO take his place, but
whether he will succeed where the other
has failed remains TO be seen.
The Italian government does not deserve
any sympathy for the rcvcrses it has ex-
pericnced. and it will get little from its
own people with whom the Abyssinian
campaign has never been popular. Those
only are to be pitied who had to give
up their lives in a wildgoosc chase, and
The evening times., 1896-03-06
A Leap Year Proposal.

WOman-Life is q beautiful thing.
Man-Yes. indeed; especially in Paris.
Woman-What's that?
Man-Er-um, said-"Yes, especially
in pairs"
Woman-Oh, Henry! This is so alb
ruptl But II am willing.
Mani was about to say that espe-
cially impartial observation has justified
me in agreeing with you, to live
Woman-Oh. Henry! You surprise me
SO, but-I-I accept.
as it exists. 1 was saying to live nobly
is a beautiful thing. By the way, what
if Uncle Sam should annex Cuba?
Woman-Oh. Henryi How metaphoric!
Calling yourself Uncle Sam. and NC
Mani believe annexation would be dis
astrous to all concerned.
woman-Ohl
Man-But the whole political situation
in our country is bad at present. These
domestic broils Will ruin US.
Woman--But, Henry, we haven't quar-
relied.
Man-Eh? What's that?
woman-Isaid wehadn' quarreied. You
said
Man--I said nothing about ourselves.
/ regret that I have not succeeded in max
ing you understand.
weman-But you have, you have, in
deed I sdoQst kpow what to say to sou,
you have sturtled me sol But. of course.
If you insist. I euppose I shall have to
The evening times., 1896-03-06
~HE legislature. which has just ad-
journed, has done the Democratic

((~ VIE legislature. which has Just adj
jourDed, has done the Democratic
party in Virginia more harm than
can be estimated" remarked Il member OF
that body atithe Metropolitan last night.
I'VE had a chance to distinguish our
selves and make the party solid for the
next quarter of century, but. am sorry
to say, the opportunity was not embraced.
When We failed to give the people de-
cent election law we cut away one OF the
strongest props of our party's orgauiza-
ton. As Is Well known. this question " as
made the principal Issue at the election
last fall, and the voters spoke with no I'M
certain voice. When the legislature as
sembled there was strong disposit ion
to pass such measure as was wanted.
but Gov. O'Ferrall's message iBdorsing the
Walton bill turned the tide against it.
"Stiil the Legislature did some good
work. We opened the way for a consti-
tutional convention. and any one familiar
with the affairs Of the State knows that
our cOnstitut ton needs revising. The
passage of-tAe Maupin bin was also pop
ular move. although the opposition against
it was strong in CERTAIN quarters. But the
election bill Oversliadows all OF these, and
the Lord knows what explanation some
OF the members will make to their constitu-
ents i think they viii find it about as
difficult "A job as they ever tackled"
The evening times., 1896-03-06

considerable uncertainty as to where
the money is to be raised.
1t would seem that under such circum-
stances the politicians OF Congress would
drop their controversies and unite on a
plan OF action TO increase our revenues,
but they continue to quarrel as to the
cause OF the deficit without attempting
to supply a remedy.
As "A means OF restoring prosperity and
to stop further bond sales, Congress should
slightly increase the tariff schedule and
provide means TO cancel greenbacks as
fast as they are redeemed. Past expert
ences have demonstrated the necessity
of these two mca sures. They are es-
sentiai TO public good, and their enact
ment should not be delayed or prevented
10y partizan feeling. 1t is essentially
Democratic 10 hc patriotic enough to com
promise on the tariff question with the
Republicans when occasion demands, and
IL is good sense for all parties in Congress
to put aside their convictions to promote
public interests.
Come. gentlemen of Congressional fame,
you can yet make this a business Congress
10y giving the country some business legis-
lation.
The evening times., 1896-03-06
A Good Feature Of Public Sanitation.

and detrimental to all who have to make use
OF the streets, either ON foot or in vehicles.
1t is no more pleasant to have ashes blown
into ones eyes and all over rone'sciothes than
DUST. and that Is Just what is of almost daily
occurrence under the present primitive
methods of carting away ashes by private
arrangement and In the day time.
Col. waring. that prince of street clean
ing commissioners, who has given New
York the best system of street cleaning
it or any other city ever had, and whose
praises are sung by all the people of
the metropolis, has solved the ash-gathering
problem with great ease. He has abolished
the lash man." IL that Individual was not
already abolished, and has all ashes col
,ecicd AT night and in receptacles as tight
as they can he made. Thus nobody is an
noyed, no big ash heaps are permitted
10 accumulate on any premises, the clcanly
housewife is happy, and municipal SANTA
tion has taken another important step for
ward. Why not give Washingtonians the
benefit of such progressive methods?
The evening times., 1896-03-06

still more those others whom they left
behind TO mourn them. The ministry has
resigned and new one will come in, but
the question is if it Will have the courage
to counsel a complete reversal of the pres
ent policy, withdraw the troops from
Africa. permit the Abyssinians to live in
undisturbed possession OF their land, and
let Italy stay at home and attend to its
business there, which Will give it plenty
to do.
Such sequel is hardly to be expected.
II is much more likely that more troops
will be sent 10 Africa and that more
lives will he sacrificed and the Italian
treasury still further Impoverished in what
will in the end prove most probably an
abOrtive attempt. to acquire colonial
possessions. As for Crispi, his star is
set, for he will not again be called to
guide the ship of state.
The evening times., 1896-03-06

of the appiica Dts, the tests having been es-
ta!.lished from time to time by the Sccrc-
tary OF the Navy. but, while these tests
are OF advantage to the government In the
selection OF its emplo yes, it does not bcne-
fit the latter as regards their retention in
office. which depends largely upon the
whims and caprices of their superior Off
GERS. In order to make them more secure
the extension OF the civil service rules is
necessary.
The government will get the best results
from the work of the people that are eni-
ployed to do the public work IL these are Sc
Iected upon business principles and their
retention in office, their promotion. or their
dismissal are regulated by the same rule.
The spoiisnen have their strongest hold In q
few of the navy yards. and in the appoint
ment of posimasters Of the fourth class.
When these props are taken from under
them they will collapse completely.
The evening times., 1896-03-06
ROYAL SPOOKS.
Dcnmark's Rulers Believe They Have
Seen and Felt Ghosts.

Seen and Felt Ghosts.
PearsOn's Weekly.
HRINCE CHARLES of Denmark. whose
IL engagement to Princess Maud OF
Wales is a matter of recent history,
l. Is a firm believer in supernatural
appearances and spiritualism.
His tendencies in this respect are shared
by every member OF his family. 1t is, in
fact, a firm belief of the crown prince and
Princess of Denmark and their children
that they were subjected to supernatural
visitations on the occasion of their last
visit to weden.
They were at one time residing in the
many other royal residences. enjoys the
reputation of being haunted.
The night folio wing the arrival of the
Danish royalties their chamberlain was
prccipitated from his bed on to the floor
of his room without being in any way ableto
account for the occurrence.
On the following morning Prince Chris
tian, who slept iu the neighbOring room,
complained OF having been awakened dur
ing the mig bit by the noise OF a scuffle at his
bedside,
A couple OF evenings later Princess Louise
was writing letters in her rawing room.
when she became conscious OF specter
facing her on the other side of the table.
The princess promptly shriekcd and flew
from the room.
The spook. however, appears to have
preceded her from the apartment and down
the length of the corridor, at the end of
which the princess was found in a faint
ing condition by the attendants. who had
been attracted to the place by her Outcry.
Some nights later Prince Charles. the
fiance of Princess Maud. who is tall and
soldieriy in appearance. chanced to enter
an unlighted room 10 fetch some article
forgotten there earlier in tue day, but re-
appeared n moment later pale and trem-
bling and declaring the room was full OF
madmen, who had used physical force in
compelling him to retire.
The evening times., 1896-03-06
eel Ill WAGER there are more pennies ii

SCI Ill WAGER there are more pennies IL
that bag than can be found in the
whole State OF Texas outside OF the
bank vaults" remarked Mr.. J. L. Robin
soa, of that State. at the National last
night, referring to the contents OF a small
canvas sack which the clerk was about to
DEPOSIT in the safe.
at is really surprising how few pennies
there are Out there he continued. IN
somr sections the little pieces OF copper
are almost unknown, and nowhere are
thry to be found in any great quantity.
Our people have no use for such small
noLey. and am afraid penny y-inihe-slot
machine concern would soon starve to
deai' Anything under a nickel is not
considered worth foOling with
The evening times., 1896-03-06
SOME NOTED BEAUTIES.
Resemblance and Difference Betweel
Modern and Ancient Types.

MOOtTn ana Ancient Types.
MI are tall. Among those OF Eng
i lish birth there is the Duchess of
Wolvcrton, daughter of Georgi-
Portland. Then there is Lady
| ma, Countess OF Dudley. Both mother
and daughter are bnt a hairs breadth be-
| meath the siy-root measurement. Then
there is the Duchess OF Newca stle, Lady
Francis Hopes MAY Yohe's) sister in
| law. She is also a daughter OF Anak.
| And the daughters OF Lord Londesbor-
ough are more than common tall"
Then, OF course, the newest Duchess OF
Marlborough is taller than the average,
while the Lily Duchess OF Marlborough
is far beyond medium height. This ..ad-
vanccd' state OF things being the case in
feminine ranks, lOw-heeled shoes now
occupy recognized place in good society,
and have figured at several great wed
dings.
A very beautiful and most dvinely tall
woman is Miss Julian Nelson, the Eng
lish actress Miss Nelson measures about
five feet eight or nine inches, but SO per
feet is her figure and SO graceful her move.
ments that she seems not an inch too
tall. {.
sappho is said by the Greek writers
to have been "a blonde.
Jezebel, the queen OF Ahab, according
10 one of the rab,is. had black eyes that
were set on fire OF hel.'
The Empress Anna of Russia was very
portiy. and the fleshiness of her face
greatly detracted from its good looks.
Margaret OF AnjOu had the typical face
OF French beauty. She was black
haired. black-eyed, and vivaciOus. Her
features were Indicative of her strength
of character.
Pocahontas is described a 8 having features
as regular as those OF a European woman.
She is also said to have had lighter conl-
plexion than usual among Indian women.
Cleopatra was not an Egyptian, but
Greek beauty, with perfectly white skin,
tawny hair. and blue eyes. Her chief fasci-
nation was her voice, which is described
as low. well motlulated, and singuIarly
sweet in tone.
The Empress Catherine I had a coarse,
red face, generally broken out with pin,pIes
from the constant use of strong drink.
She was slav, TO brandy and died of a
disease brought on by intemperance. In
her youth she had been famous for her
beauty.
The evening times., 1896-03-06

IT REQUIRES but n short time for a
! man to be forgotten by the tickle
public. few adversities in the battle
OF politics. and he is ignored as completely
as though his name had never been a
household word but q short time before.
In no case is this truer than with Senator
Hill of New York. A few years ago he
was looked upon as being n probable sue
cessor to President Cleveland. and was
always tho center of attraction whenever
he appeared in public. Now it is different
As The EeA Yerker Entered the Senate
wing of the ckatSI yeSeesday forenoon and
passed into - S&aH&ef one of the old
employees of e Building gazed after him
longingiy. &fEt
There was 1S3e," he remarked. "when
Senator Hill baD Inot take a dozen steps
without, bein1 Bctb &ed by some one, either
an applicant II 15fice or a friend with a
new scheme Id Suggest. Now, however.
things are changs4 He can come and go,
and no more attention is paid to him
than would be to you or I. But for all that.
the Senator is mighty fine man. and I
hope to see him on top again some day"
ee~T> wENTY years ago today" said
jolly guardian at the police court,
II was wearing brass buttons, just as
am now. They were not stamped M. p
which stands for Metropolitan police, like
these are, but bore the letters u. s.
That meant thatI was a member of Uncle
Sans regular Army. i was stationed in
old Castle Williams, on Governors Island
New York harbor, just opposite Castle
Garden.
'This is the twentieth anniversary Of
my promotion from the ranks to be assist
ant company cook. 1 was proud of the raise
and as l was tiishing out coffee ana sand
witches TO several old veterans back in the
cage this morning It reminded me of my
DAYS in the kitchen OF the regular soldiers.
Little did dream then that twenty years
hence would be policeman on the Wash
ington force.
The evening times., 1896-03-06
New chiffoa..

The new chiffous for the summer girl
look like painted gauze. They are ex-
quisltcly embroidered In fine silk.thrcads,
and cost So yard. One of the most ef-
fective designs shows a careless vine of
maidenhair fern embroidered in green
silk threads, outlined with silver upon
white chiffon. This design. made up over
a green taffeta foundation, would make
an ideal summer daucings frock.
The evening times., 1896-03-06
tFIf0ME OF TIE NEWS
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ana as The Times never repeats
you'll have TO take both editions to
get all the news AS quick AS 1t hap
pens.
The evening times., 1896-03-06
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The remarkable success OF The Times
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