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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
COINJOCK.

Miss Minnie Hall lett Wednes>
day for Great Bridge, Va.
Maud Griggs of this place and
Miss Fanny Jarvis of Waterlily
returned from Z. City.
Mrs. Johnson Overton OF Berk>
ley Va. is spending few week s
with her mother Mrs. +. O. Neal
of this place.
Among the visitors of our
town Sunday were Messrs Jim
Halstead, Bill McClenlan and
Thos. Taylor.
Mrs. John Everton and chill
dres returned home from Nor
folk Va. where she has been
visiting her sisters.
Miss Susie Hall of this town
left Sunday for Great Bridge Va.
where she will attend the mar
riage of Miss LESSEE Hall to Mr..
Y. X. Walton.
The Y. P. S. Club met at Mr.,
Y. P. Halls Saturday night, all
the members were present, and
spent a very Enjoyable evening
The Gentlemen pay the dues,
the ladies hold Offices, Misses
Susie Hall President, Minnie
Hall secretary, Lizzie Clark Vice
President Bulah Jarvis, treasurer.
The club will meet again next
Saturday night at Miss Annie
Barcos, Waterlily N. c.
KID.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
GUNS AND sHELLsFoR NAVY
Largest Contract for War Mate
rial Since the Civil War.

H tiohSpliSu ySSsSidaS that.
notwithstanding the peaceful
diplomatic attitude of the ad-
miuistration toward Spain, every
effort S being strained to put
the country on war footing.
Last week the largest contract
for war meterial ever given out
since the war was let.
The contract was given to the
American Ordnance Company,
of Washington, d. c., and in de-
tail IS as follows: Ten thousand,
6-inch shells, at a cost of SIS
each IS. 900 rounds of a o-pound-
er shell. for use against torpedo
boats, at a cost of s. each F.; IS 900
soft steel points" for armor
piercing projectiles OF all cali
ders. These points are caps of
soft steel, which are attachahle
and adjustable to hard steel
points of the armor piercing
she'll or shot. The purpose is
that if a shell or shot should hit
the inclined or curved face of all
armor at all angle that naturally
would richochet the bolt, this
soft steel will muchroo,n and
fuse against the object, SO that
the hard point Of the shell will
always strike in a way to pierce.
Besides this order the ordnance
company have been commission
ed to furnish seventy five guns
of all light calibers and Of the
latest design. The majority of
these are intended for use upon
auxiliary cruisers. The money
value of this contract is about
$4,000. Naval officers are very
reticent regarding the matter.
They say that the contract of
course, is unusual for the navy
upon a peace footing, but that
it has no Warlike significance.
Another notable fact is that the
order is urgent The works of
the American Ordnance Com
pany, at Bridgeport, Conn will
be pushed to their utmost to
furnish this material to the
different naval depots at the
earliest possible moment, and
their capacity for the quick full
hllment of this contract was con,
sidered in awarding the bid.
upon the delivery OF TINS
material. every gun in the navy
will have ready about 500 rounds
Of ammunition. Not even the
ships of the European navy are
SO we'll equipped. Contracts for
heavy armorpiercing shells and
shot were let some months ago,
and are now in process of rapid
delivery to the Ordnance Corps
of the navy. With its completion
the navy will be in the most
fitting condition possible for
any emergency.-Washington
Post, 27th.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03

Having qualified as Executor of the
estate of II. Bright, deceased, late of
Pasquotank county, and the State of
North Carolina, notice is hereby given
to all persons having claims against
said estate TO present them duly au
thenticated on or before the 10th day
OF November, 1898, or this notice will
be plead in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate paw
ment TO me.
JAS. R. BRIGHT,
November 26, 81. Executor.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
How to Prevent PneumO-
AZ
mia.


At this time of the year a cold
is very easily contracted. and if
let 20 run its course without the
aid of some reliable cough medi-
cine is liable to result in that
dread disease, pneumonia. We
know of no better remedy to
cure corgh or cold than Cham>
berlains Cough Remedy. We
have used it quite extensively
and it has always given entire
satisfaction. -Oolagah, Iud. Ter.
Chit.
This is the only remedy that
is known to be a certain pre-
ventive of pneumonia. Among
the many thousands who have
used it tor colds and la grippe
we have never yet learned of a
single case having resulted i'll
peumonia Persons who have
weak lungs or have reason to
fear an attack of pneumonia
should keep the remedya at hand
The IS and 50 cent sizes for
sale by W. w. Griggs & Son.
?
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
Eastern Carolina Dispatch
....--- AMI
OLD Ltro

The steamer Neuse leaves Ellz,I,.,.
City Tuesday. Thursday aud SalLr.r.,
at 6; p. M, for Ncwbern Coauc,,l,...
| with the A. & NC. R.R. for Gold>hpr.S
| Kinston, and Morehead City, and v,r,
the w. n. & n. r. r. for Jacksou,-,
Wilmington, N. c, etc. Return,
leave Newborn Monday. Wcdnc>a.,,
| and Friday. Stops ut Roanoke Island
going South, Tuesdays and SATURDAY,
and Northbouud Tuesday morning
/ The Steamer Ncwberue leaves Eli.
beth City, at noon Monday, and q -
III. Wednesday tor Roanoke Island
Ocracoke, Oriental aud New Bcrnc.
Tickets on. sale at Elizabeth Cl,.
| Station to all landings. Ncwncru,
| Kinstou, Goldsboro, Morchcad &, .
and Wilmington, N. {.
| Daily all rail service between Fipl
beth City and New York, PHILADELPHIA.
| Baltimore ard Norfolk.
Through cars and as W rates and
| quicker time than by an ether route
Direct all goods to be shipped A.,
Eastern Carolina Dispati. a. follows:
From Norfolk by Mort * SouthrrL
Railroad; baltimore by w. &B. Il.
! r., President Street Stat IN; Philadcl-
phia, Philadelphia r. r., Dock Street
Station; New York, by Pcuus wanna
| r. r.. Pier 27 North River, AID O..
| Dominion Line
For further information apply to "
H. Suowdeu, Agent, Elizabeth CITY. or
to the General Office of the Norfolk &.
Souhern X. r. Company, Norfolk, '.
NJ. X. KING, General Manager.
II. c. HUDGINS. G. +. K p. A,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
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- AFTERNOON COSTUME OF
90 BROWN POPLIN AND KNIFE
u PLATED SILK. WITH STYLISH
RIBBON DECORATION

Costumes for young girls are frequently
made of popiin, and wisely, as that material
has excellent wearing qualities and withal
looks dressy. Poplin in green, brown, red
and other solid eolors fashionable this year
make neat and attractive dresses and paid
poplins are exceedingly stylish and becoming
to girls of all ages. A pleasing costume re-
produced from q recent issue Of The D>tiaeato5
is shown made of brown poplin, with frill-caps
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
Norfolk & Southern Rp
Schedule in effect Sent e d,

Schedule in effect Sept. IS, ',-
Norfolk & Southern R.R. MAJ
Express trains, Southbound, daiI,. N'o
cept Sundays leave Elizabeth Cn, l,
1870 a. m, North bound daily. Ie,co,',
Sundaysl leave Elizabeth CIV \, ,.i'
p. IN. Trains No. ) and leave FL,
beth City Southbouud 8 p. m Nn,,
bound 9:2o a. III. The trains arr, -,
and depart from Norfolk & Western q, "'
pot, Norfolk; connect at Norfolk a'.,
all Rail and Steamer lines. AMI -, -.
Edeuton with Steamer for RoaT".'' al
0ashie, Chowan and Scuppe,r,,
rivers: transfer steamers to acLc,..-.'
Ferry, thence by Norfolk & Soutbe,,
X. K. to Roper, Pantego, and r.
haven, connecting with steamer ",
giuia Dare for Makeleyvillc, Aur,,,
Washington and all intermediate IarI
ings.
Eastern Carolina Dispatch
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
THE BURNING MAN
ONTHE LOG. |

Have YOU ever heard the story
or Jacob and his friend
Who gambled for their living
Who gambled till the end!
Oh, gamblers take warning
OF the man who cursed the LORD,
Oh take warning,
He is burning on the log
What thought had they of Bibles
What fear had they of God,
While they sat in outer darkness
And gambled on the log'
Now. Jacob lost six dollars
, Seven was all he had
He stamped his foot upon :: 80.
Aud turdeG .....,s.. lad.
Jacob told his rival,
To make the matter worse,
''If 1 lose my last seven dollars here
God, I'll surely curse.
At length lie lost his seven,
With might, and power and skill,
| He ope'd his mouth, threw back his
he I'd, N't.k
To curse the Lord with VIII.
whc. fire burst out hia nostrils---
| Rolled out his month and eyes
The wicked sinner, Jacob,
| He would, but cannot die
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
Yellow Jack Preventative.

Guard against Yellow Jack by keep
ing the system thoroughly clean free
from germ breeding matter. Cascarets
Candy Cathartic will cleanse the
system and kill all contagious disease
germs.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
MANY Think!

when the Creator said 70 WomalI,
"In sorrow shalt thou bring forth
children" that a curse was pro-
nounced against the human race.
but the joy felt by every Mother
when she first presses to her heart
her babe. proves the contrary.
Danger and suffering Turk IN
the pathway of the Expectant
Mother, and should be avoided,
that she may reach the hour when
the hope of her heart is TO be real
lied, in full vigor and strength.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03
PETTIT'S
North Carolina Line.
c. L. PETIT, Manager.

Steamer NEWTON will leave Nul
folk for Elizabeth City, Creswcll and
way landings on Wednesdays and 81,
urdays at 4 p. M, Elizabeth City in
Creswell on Thursdays and MouGa> .
at $3.50 a. Ill. Returning, will I,u.,
Creswell 70. Norfolk on TUESDAY .rG
Fridays at a a. m, and Elizabeth IlN
same day at 2:3o p. IN, arriving s..
Norfolk ne xt day.
Steamer Harbinger will leave Nor
folk for Elizabeth City, Hcrtfold auu
way landings, on Tuesdays and ~
days at p. M, Elizabeth CITY ton
Hertford Wednesdays and Saturday. a.
$50 a. III Returning, will leave licIt
ford for Norfolk Mondays, and Thur
days at 7 4. III. and Elizabeth City sam,
day at 2:3o p. M. arriving i'll NOTiol,
next day.
W w. MORRISETT. AGENT.
Eiizabe ola City, n {
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03

The blessed frost has descen>
ded upon the fever stricken sec
tons of the South, and we may
now confidently look for speedy
ending of the plague.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-03

Nearly all women have good hair,
though many are gray, and few are
bald. Halls Hair Remover restores
the natural color. and thiCkens the
growth of the hair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
The First Polar Explorer,

from darper's weekly.
The hardy mariners who were the pio-
neers in poiar discovery achieved wonders,
considering that they had everything to
learn about methods of arctic work, and
their vessels and equipment were very in
adequate. One Of the greatest of all active
voyagers was the man who commanded the
first true polar expedition, William Barentz,
He sailed from Holland in 1894 on the lit
tie fishing smack Mercurius. and the object
of his voyage shows how ignorant the mer-
chants and seamen of those days were as
to the navigability of arctic seas. Barentz
pushed into the unknown for the purpose
Of sailing around the north end of Nova
Zembla and finding a northeast passage to
China, and SO for a month he skirted the
wall of ice that barred his way, seeking in
every direction for a lane by which he
might travel through the pack, putting his
vessel about eighty-one times and travelling
back and forth along the ice edge for LOO
miles. The highest north he attained dur
ing this careful examination of the ice edge
was GA statute miles south of the highest
point reached by Nansen, or S74 miles from
the pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
Dinner 10 Coach Lehman,

complimentary dirner Is to be given
he re this evening to Mr.. r. c. Lehman,
the famous Oxford coach. Robert ]. Cook.
the heal of affairs Of Boating at Yale. will
be among those present.
John Addison Porter. secretary to Presi-
dent Mckinley, has had charge Of Yale's
end of the banquet and has been hard at
work to get together a distinguished gath
ering of Yale alumni. Among Yale men to
be present are Representative Russell of
Connecticut, Justice Brewer, Senator VOL
colt. Representative Dalzell Of Pennsyl-
vania and Representative Fowler Of New
JIG rsey.
1t is said that a move will be made at
the banquet to start an American Henley
at New London. although 1t will be OPP
posed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
Hatchet . Boomerang.

From the New York Herald.
Mrs. John Reedy CT Bound Brook not
only failed to catch a turkey yesterday
which she wanted for Thanksgiving day
dinner, but missed her aim when she threw
q Ratchet at the bird, and as result al
most had her right hand severed by the
weapon.
The turkey had been living high for sew
eral months. his caretaker anticipating a
more intimate acquaintance with it today.
Mrs. Reedy chased 1t yesterday until she
was almost out Of breath, then rested
Needing some kindling wood, she seized a
hatcEet and cut 1t.
SHE was still at this work when the tur-
key strutted up within easy range.
Apn get you now or we'll have roast beef
for dinner tomorrow" muttered Mrs. Rec
dy.
Being partial to her left hand, Mrs Rec
dy hurled the Ratchet with It. The weapon
acted like a boomerang, and Mrs. Reedy
ran to the house. holding her bleeding
wrist. A doctor. summoned by telephone,
dressed the wound.
Mr.. Reedy returned home later. and the
turkey lost its head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
Never Heard Of Napoleon.

From the London News.
Jules Claretie has been paying visit
to the tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau at
Ermenouville, where his very name seems
to be forgotten. A peasant, on being asked
where the tomb was TO found, said:
Rousseau? Oh, yes. know who you mean
I went to school with him. He was the best
cabinet maker IN this part of the country"
Such Is fame. Even Guy de Maupassant,
who only died the other day, is so little re-
membered, declares Mr.. Claretie, that he
heard a lady the other day in the Pare
Monceau inform companion that the
statue of that author was that of IAN
officer killed in Tonquin." Further, he
vouches for the fact that the late Prince
Napoleon once met a woman who had new
er heard of Napoleon Bonaparte. The
prince, as is well known, was very proud
of his resemblance to his uncle One day
he saw poor woman In the street. and
took out 5-franc piece of Napoleon L.
He showed the effigy to the woman and
asked her who it was. 81 do not know"
was the answer. Don't you think 1t is
like meT' asked the prince. YES" said
the woman. lit is" ut is Napoleon" she
was told. "And who was Napoleon she
asked. Prince Napoleon, adds Mr.. Clar-
etie loved to tell the story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
A Learned and Famous Lace Darner
From the Kansas City Star

IA ASAHhSu dAu umOuS Auce OArneFs
From the Kansas City Star.
Mrs. Mary Somerville was one Of the
most learned women of the nineteenth CEN
fury, and she did an untold amount of good
for other women by being a charming lady.
an excellent housekeeper and an accom-
plished needlewoman, as we'll as a remark
able astronomer and mathematician. She
did her work when our grandmothers were
young and when there was a great preju-
dice against blue stockings" but Mrs
Somerville changed great many peoples
views about the blue stockings. She liked
pretty clothes, and was especially fond of
fine lace. AS she Was never rich, she took
the best Of care Of her laces, and could mend
them SO well 1t was as If a witch had done
ft-you could not find the darn Once her
daughters had a young lady visiting them
who had the bad luclb to tear some very
fine old point, her most valuable possess
sion. She was foundbWeeping over 1t by
the Misses Somerville and they said:
why, don't mind about that; when NAM
ma is done what she Is about she'll mend
it for you so no one will ever know it has
been torn ,df4r5
The visitor was amazed and incredulous,
for she knew her hostess chiefly as the
world knew her, as al student Of the skies
and reader OF natures big mysteries; but,
sure enough, when mamma had finished a
calculation she was making and had writ
ten letter to the EmpEtor of Russia.
thanking him for some honor he had paid
ruined lace and seemed tor find a rea. tri-
umphant Joy in mendfng It so exquisitely
that her guest felt 1t to be,a greater treas
ure than it was BEFORE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Transfers Of Real Estate-Attempted
Robbery and Assault-Brevlties.

Robbery and Aasault-Brevlties.
A deed was placed on record yesterday
from Edith A., Josephine A., Helen and
Mary Patten to the Potomac Electric Light
Company. to correct the title of the latter
corporation to the property occupied as its
power plant. The sale was made some
time ago. and the placing of the second
deed on file was made to correct an error
in the original transfer
David D. Stone and John d. Croissant.
trustees. have sold to Anna X. Simington
lot q, of block %. of the American Uni
versity Park. The consideration is placed
at $500.
There was a daring attempt at theft by
diminusiye individual this morning short
ly after IL o'clock at Beck's bakery, 29o3 NJ
street. Albert Cutlett. aged sixteen, coIored,
entered the store, reached over the coun-
ter and made a grab at the cash box He
caught hold of 1t. but at the same moment
MISS GuSsie Beck. a daughter of Mrs. Beck
the proprietress, caught hold of him. She
held to him, and when he became convinced
he could not escape he pulled out a small
knife and stabbed the young lady, making
nasty wound. The money was scattered
all over the floor. Policeman Hewlett
reached the scene in time and took the
youthful prisoner to the station. Only 80
cents in cash was found on him. Charges
Of petit larceny and assault were placed
against his name.
The Kings Daughters and the Minister
ing Children's League of Grace p. E.
Church will hold a bazaar Thursday and
Friday, from until pm, at the church,
the proceeds being for charitable purposes
The crossings at 31th and Prospect
streets have never been relaid since they
were taken up in the laying of the tracks
of the Great Falls electric railroad, though
the company is said to have been under
obligations to do the work. The result is
an abundance of mud at the place.
The funeral of Miss sJeliie Sullivan was
held this morning from her late residence,
1881 35th street, and was largely attended.
Solemn mass of requiem was read at Trim
ity Church at o'clock.
A stated conclave of Potomac Command
cry. No. 3. Knights Templar. will be held
at it's asylum, Masonic Hail. on 32d street,
this evening at 7:30 O'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
SECRET OF HAPPINESS.
In What Does It Consist
and How Few Women
Ever Find It.

This lady is happy principally because she is
healthy. 1t is sad that all other women DO not
enjoy equally good health. All! weak, weary wo-
men. tired and broken down, whose lives are
Trde miserable through the blighting influence Of
female complaints. why do you suffer? Why allow
yourself to become blue" discouraged and de-
spondent? Why endure the torture Of backaches
he adaches, bearing down pains. nervousness and
other weaknesses caused by menstrual or womb
Troubles? There is help for you and for all other
women who suffer In this way. Read these words
which were recently written by one woman who
sorght and found relief
Mrs. H. p. G. Carncs, one of the best known
ladies' OF Butler, Pa. says: For nearly three
years 1 was under the doctors care. a constant
sufferer from female weaknesses in the most
aggravated form. Medicine did me no good and
my suffering was great that at times l felt
that death would be Il relief. At last, a discovery
Of which l had heard much but about which
knew little, recon- mended to me and 1 de-
cided to try 1t. Before had finished one bottle
1 was astonished at the marvellous change 1t made
in my health. 1t has completely cured me. 1
to all my duties and owe my restored health Who'll
ly to that grand discovery, Warmers Safe Cure
This is only among thousands in which
this great remedy has been the means of curing
the distressing ailments peculiar to women Time
and again 1t has proved to be uneQuaed for giving
quick and permanent relief. No who
wishes to escape misery and suffering afford
to be without it. 1t is remedy that be relied
upon. remedy that fails. and one that has
always proved to be woman's best friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
CONDEMNS HIGHWAY ACT.
Citizens' Association Wants 1t Re
pealed Absolutely.


pealed Absolutely.
The Citizens Northwest Suburban Asso-
citation, of which Charles C. Lancaster is
president and DR.. John w. Chappell, Sec
rotary, held a largely attended meeting in
the town hall at Tenleytown Monday even
ing when resolutions were unanimously
adopted, declaring That it is the opinion
of the Citizens Northwest Suburban AS
ISOLATION that the present highway legisla-
ton should be repealed a whole. not
modified or amended, and. in view Of the
verdicts Of the two juries in cases Nos.
41a, 400. 436 and 437, respectively, we. as
an association, appeal 10 the Commission
ers of the District, and through them to
Congress, to repeal the highway act, abb
solutely and wholly, and that all maps
filed in pursuance thereof be effaced from
the record
THAT we are in favor Of the immediate
condemnation. opening. Improvement and
completion of the main streets and avenues
from the boundary of the city TO the Dis
trict line, when the money is appropriated
to pay for the same. and not otherwise.
For the pay of the actual cost of the
condemnation, opening. improvement and
completion of the said streets and avenues.
one-half should be charged to the United
States and one-half to the revenues of the
District of Columbia.
mat DOnQS De issued, at the same time,
to pay the cost Of said condemnation and
Improvement"
These resolutions had been previously
acted upon and favorably reported by the
executive committee, composed of Louis P.
Shoemaker, chairman; Robert l. Fleming,
Horace Jones, Major George A Armes.
John Sherman. David B. May and T. l..
Holbrook. The executive committee was in
structed to send a copy of the resolutions
to the highway commission, the Commits
sioners of the District and the District
committees Of the two houses Of Congress,
respeC lively.
The executive committee also reported
favorably the report of the special COM
mittee on roads and police. which commit
tee is composed IF Major George A. Armes.
chairman: Samuel Wendell. Thos. T. Hur-
die, VIM Heider. Edward Buckley, Thos.
w. Buckley and Charles Morgan, and the
association directed a copy Of the report
to be forwarded to the Commissioners of
the District for their speedy action.
The executive committee was instructed
to confer with the executive committees of
other associations of property owners to
secure unity of action for the repeal of the
highway extension act.