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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11
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OLD onai1lion I,iT~

The steamer Mouse leaves Eli.lh,r,
City Tuesday, Thursday aud Saurll..
at 3; p. MS for Newborn Connective,
with the y. & NC. r. X. for GoIdshuro
kinston, and Morchead City, and with
the w. N. x n. r. X. for Jacksonville
Wilmington, N. c, etc. Rcturnlua
leave Newborn Monday, WcLuv,da,
and Friday.
The Steamer Ncwberuc leaves Eli,
beth City, Monday noon and Wcduc>-
day p. m, for Roanoke Island. &c.
racoke, Oriental and Ncwbcrnc.
Tickets on sale at Elizabeth CIT,
Station TO all landings, Ncwhcrnc
klnston, Goldsboro, Morclicad CT,
and Wilmington, n. {.
DAILY all rail service between Eli.
beth City and New York, Philudclnhi.
Baltimore and Norfolk.
Through cars and as " rates ana
quicker time than by al other route.
Direct all goods to b shipped vi?
Eastern Carolina Dispat- a. follow.
From Norfolk by Mort * Southern.
Railroad; Baltimore by NV. * b Il
r., President Street Staten; phiIadrl.
phla, Philadelphia X. r., Dock Street
Station; New York, by PENNSYLVANIA
X. r., Pier 27 North River, and Old
Dominion Line
For further information apply TO NJ
II. Snowdcn, Agent. Elizabeth CITY. OF.
to the General Office Of the NoEolk &
Southern X. r. Company, Norfolk, VA.
Nj. X. KING, General Manager.
II. {. HUDGINS, G. i. * =. Az.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11
Lock the Door.

Before the horse is stolen. rurifv
enrich and vitalize your blood and
build up your physical system before
disease attacks you and serious sick
ness comes. Hoods Sarsaparilla will
make you strong and vigorous and
will eXpel from your blood all impur-
tiles and germs of disease. Take
Hoods Sarsaparilla now.
HOODS PILLS are the favorite family
cathartic. Easy to take, gentle, mild.
so cent.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

The North Carolina State
Funeral Directors Association
meets in Raleigh on the 18th
inst. Mr.. ]. NJ. Harry, Charlotte,
is the president.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

Former Minister Matt w.
Ransom is said to be one of the
wealthiest men in the State, and
probably is, next to Vanderbilt,
the largest land holder.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

The first criminal insane CON
Vict ever sent direct to the pen
itentiary arrived in Raleigh last
week. He is a white man from
Jackson county, sent for man
slaughter. He is to remain until
pronounced cured, when he will
be taken back to Jackson and
sentenced for his crime.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

There IS to be a new featu1e
at the State Teachers Assembly
at Moreheat City. There is to be
a "political day." at which pol
itics will be broadly discussed.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11
MANY Think!

when the Creator said to woman,
Tn 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??, 1897-06-11

1t is said that Salem is the
only town in this State in which
spirituons liquors aud beer were
never sold.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

Memory is a little teacherous
now and then, and causes one to
forget some things worth re-
membering, unless one has an
experience like that which came
to Mr.. D. E. East, Mofatt's
Creek, Va, who says 81 had
been suffering tor years with a
torpid liver and found no relief
until | took Simmons Liver
Regulator when l was entirely
relieved Of my troubles. l never
intend being without Simmo
Liver Regulator"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

A furnished cottage On the
beach at Mays Head, also a va
cant lot on the beach for sale
Apply to
MRS. F. L. GRANDY,
MyI4 at Eliz. CITY, N. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

Quite batch of United States
prisoners were taken from
Raleigh last week to the penis
tertiary at Columbus, Ohio,
among them one who has six
wives and thirty-nine children,
and Charles Lainer, who gets
four years fer forging a Sigma
ture to money order at Wash
ington.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life AWAY

To quit tobacco easily and forever he mac,
nctlc. full of life nerve and vigor, take No-To
BAG, the wonder worker that makes weak ucr
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure cuar;.n.
teea booklet and sample free. Address
oteflng Kennedy Co, Chicago or New York
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

AttttF, SitIt-hneuIn and ECZema.
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

The University Of North
Carolina did not confer any hon
orary degrees this year.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

For three years we have never
been without Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy i'll the house" says A.
II. Patter, with E. c. Atkins &
Co., indianapolis, Ind, and my
wife would as soon think of be
ing without -four as bottle of
this Remedy in the summer sea
son. We have used it with all
three of our children and it has
never failed to cure-not simply
stop pain, but cure absolutely.
1t is all right, and anyone who
tries it will find it So" For
sale by w. w. Griggs & Son.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

The summer law school of
Wake Forest College, begins
June 2Ist, and will continue ten
weeks. The school is divided
into two classes, the Junior aud
senior. "Students will study
subjects rather than any parti-
cular book" says the announces
ment. Fifty lectures are given
in each course.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
Vernifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes va,,,
men strong. blood pure. SOC, ST. All druggists
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11
Norfolk & Southern kH

Schedule in effect April r., -
Norfolk & Southern X. r. Mail md
Express trains, Southbouud, daily Tex
cept Sundays,) leave Elizabeth City -,
I1:4o a. m, North bound, daily, lcxrc,,
Sundays leave Elizabeth C;tv
p. III. Trains No. ; and j leave Elm
beth City Southhound 8 p. M, Nur,n
bound $40 n. III. The trains arrive ~.
and depart from Norfolk & Western a..
pot, Norfolk; connect at Norfolk with
all Rail and Steamer lines, and n,
Edentou with Steamer for Roanc...
Oashie, Chowan and SCuppcirun .
rivers; transfer steamers to Matkc,.
Ferry, thence by Norfolk < Souihr,.
X. X. to Pantego and Bclhavcn, cor
Meeting with steamer Virginia Dare { ..
Makeleyvillc. Aurora, Washina,o,
and all intermediate landings
Eastern Carolina DlspafrI
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

DR.. A. l.. Pendleton will be
the Physician at the Hotel dur
ing the season.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-06-11

mother; Keep your child's stomach and bow
Ms Ms nssaltny with DR.. Fenner's Sennatoria
Ine pest laxative and corrective known
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
FAST AND SLOW MAILS.
How Charleston, Savannah and s..
Augustine Got Their Mail Over a
Century Ago.

How Charleston, Savannah and s..
Augustine Got Their Mail Over a
Century Ago.
Postmaster General Wilson has done
the country good service in his historical
sketch of early Days of the American
Postoffice," published in the Feb. 10 Issue
of the Youths Companion of Boston. The
past and present of our mail routes, post
Offices, etc, form most interesting study
for the youth of our grand republic, as
they show with what mighty strides it
has come to the front rank of the great
nations of the earth.
President Washington's first full year OF
service found only seventy-hve postofiices
in operation, with mail routes covering
less than 1880 miles. While the gross in
come was but $35, 933. a wise economy en-
abled the government to pay all postal ex-
penses and still have 1878 left over from
the regular receipts.
What contrast to 1896 when there were
70.O64 postoffices, with nearly 100000 miles
of mail routes. and the income, in round
numbers, ST. 100000, while the expenses
were nearly 100000 in excess of the re-
ceipts.
Postmasters in the early days were paid
almost nothing In the way of salaries.
For instance, Worcester, Mass, now a big
city, in 1871. paid its postmaster only $l3
a year, with 81 for incidental expenses.
Still. az the receipts were $5S, the sum of
$44 dollars were paid over to the govern
ment above expenses. The past year saw
about $17 100000 paid out for postmasters'
salaries alone in this country.
OF this marvellous growth Postmaster
General Wilson SAYS: while the popula-
ton of the country has increased less than
twenty fold, the number Of postofiices has
increased nearly a thousand fold, and re-
ceipts and expenditures have increased
more than two thousand fold" The gross
revenues of the postoffice at Fitchburg
Mass, are now larger than the postal rev.
enues Of the entire country for the first
year of Washington's administration.
The earliest matter Of interest to the
Morning News readers Is the journal kept
by Hugh Finlay, surveyor of post roads
on the continent of North America during
his survey Of the postofiices between Fall
mouth IN Casco Bay In the province of
Massachusetts,. and Savannah In Georgia;
begun the 18th September, 1913 and ended
26th June, 1774."
This Einlay came to Charles Town" in
South Carolina, on his inspection tour,
Dec IA, 1773, from that point he proceeded
by land and water TO Savannah. Wherever
he went, it appears, complaints were made
of the mail riders. the same as I'm the
north. Some carried letters outside the
mails for their own private gain, as well
as parcels and packages. Here is his re-
port Of a local case:
zone Mackenfuss rides between Charles
Town and st. Augustine In East Florida;
after the arrival Of the packet boats IN
Charles Town he sets out with the mail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
TAMPA'S FACTORIES.
A Statement of the Output of Cigars
for the Past Week.

Tampa, Fla. Feb. 27.-The rumor of
Gen. Lees assassination in Havana
threw the Cuban population here into the
widest excitement, and all through the
evening the dingy little cafes and coffee
shops, with which Ybor City and West
Tampa are generously supplied, were lit
orally packed with eager. gesticulating
throngs. The town is full of men who are
ripe for anything in the way of war
with Spain, and, should the new admin
istration take a f1rmer tone with Madrid,
few here would regret It.
Some notable engagements OF force in
the local cigar factories have taken place.
Ybor & Maurara are now working $50
hands, and three smaller firms have re-
Gently increased their force to one hun
bred men and over.
Sixteen of the leading factories give the
following data of the output for last week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28


Kidney disease is probably the most
fatal of all human ailments" says Prof.
Munyon. There is no disease that re-
quires more careful attention. The fol-
lowing are the principal symptoms: Pain
in the back, loins or groins, drowsiness,
dark circles around the eyes, swelling of
the feet and limbs. puffy, fabby face,
headache, blurred eyesight, swelling under
the eyes, bad taste in the mouth, rough,
dry skin, nervousness, sleeplessness, Ian
guild, wonr out feeling. loss of flesh and
strength, scanty urine, dark colored
milky or bloody urine, deposits of red
sand, gravel or mucous in the urine, FREE
quent desre to pass water and too great
a flow. l will guarantee that my Kidney
Cure will cure IS per cent. of all forms of
kidney disease. When the disease is far
advanced and there are other complica-
tons, the patient had better send a four
ounce vial of their urine, with full symp-
toms. We will then make a careful ana
lysis of the water, and advise the best
course to pursue to get well, absolutely
free of charge Prof. Munyon puts up
a separate cure for each disease. At all
druggists, mostly % cents a vial.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1906
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

dentally been broken off some time peIore'
and Merlkle gave 1t to one of his guests as
a souvenir of the visit.
Merkle was a cowboy In the days when
the cowboy was in the hight OF his glory.
He has lived in the hills for twenty live
years. 1t was about 1876 that the accident
befeIl him which caused him to be the ul-
innate possessor Of the only stone foot
in the world which IS attached TO hVe
leg.
He was rounding up big lot of cattle,
when they stampeded. In trying 10 get
out of the way his horse slipped ana ne
was thrown to the ground, directly in the
track of the maddened cattle. How he
escaped being trampled into shapeless
mass in a mystery. The probable reason
Is that his body was partly sheltered by
a very slight rise IN the ground, and most
of the cattle went over without touching
him.
After the herd had passed his compan-
ions hastened tc him, expecting TO md MS
mangled corpse. They were surprised 70
find him unhurt, except for a compound
fracture OF the left leg, below the knee
both bones being broken. They were far
away from town or surgical aid, ana so
the cowboys carried him to camp and did
the best they knew how by him In the
way of splnts and bandages.
Apparently the bones knit very rapidly.
hut below the fracture the flesh seemed
10 be undergoing a remarkable change In
color and texture. In few weeks the
HANDBAGS were removed. The bones had
knit firmly but the lower part OF the leg
showed unmistakable symptoms of hav-
ing undergone hardening process which
could not be explained. As time went on
the foot continued TO harden, until the
entire foot and the leg below the frac-
ture became completely petrihed although
remaining Joined to the live flesh.
Merkle declares there Is no pain any
where In the region OF the old fracture,
and. while the length of the petrifled limb
necessarily retards his progress, he can
stand upon II and even take a few steps,
ana his general health is excellent OF
course. there is no sensation in the petri-
ned member; It may be struck, scratched
or prlcked with impunity, and, lifting
the foot across the right knee, Merkle
uses Il as a milestone, sharpening knives
against the hardened sole. However, n
the foot be placed I'm the fire a sensation
OF heat is transmitted throughout the
entire body becoming painful In the i'm
mediate neighborhood OF the old fracture.
The gentlemen say that Merkle Is as
folly as the average mortal, ana hoots
at the idea Of placing himself on exhibit
ton In a museum.
''But you could make your fortune
they demonstrated with him.
'ShuclSs" was his characteristic re-
jolnder What 'ud life be wuth 10 feller
Of no Jess had 20 set us an have his Of
rock foot stared at by gang er tender
foot gawks frum mornin' till night"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

is seriously ill in London with pneumonia.
Mr.. Rose has been writing a play for
Daniel Frohman of the Lyceum theater.
Leon Hermann, successor to Hermann
the Great. is still wondering over the in
comprehensive ways of Americans. He
was travelling in Massachusetts when he
was startled from his contemplation of the
scenery by the train boy. The wizard did
not understand what he said. but he ac-
cepted a package OF bonbons that he found
on his knee and found them very appe-
tizing. He passed them to Nine. Herr
mann and the rest of the company, and
when the train boy returned an empty
box lay on the seat, and the magician was
again wrapped in contemplation of the
hills The boy reminded him gently of his
presence. Hermann Ill looked up, smil-
ed politely and thanked him for the bon
bons in his very best English. The train
boy looked puzzled and asked him
for his money The wizard
continued to look out of the
window, and the train boy spoke again.
What he want?" asked the magician of
Nine Hermann finally. You have not
paid him. He wants his money for the
bonbons." But L thought he make me
present" said the young Frenchman, be-
wildered. "Fhat not right, eh?' And he
hastily drew out his wallet and paid the
price of his sweetmeats.
Prof. Gentry and his company of famous
dogs and ponies. one hundred in number,
will exhibit in this city under canvass at
Bolton and Price streets, three nights, be-
ginning Thursday, March 4, with matinees
Friday and Saturday at p. m. Prof. Cen
trys exhibition is we'll known in this city.
The simple announcement that his talent
ed dogs and ponies are soon to exhibit here
is sufficient to enthuse the little folks, as
well as the older ones, and as usual Prof.
Gentry will enjoy the liberal patronage
always given him here. The street parade
takes place Thursday at noon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

Edward Rose, the adapter Of The Pris-
oner of Zenda and Under the Red Robe,
is seriously ill in London with pneumonia
Mr. Rose has been writing a play for
Daniel Frohman of the Lyceum theater
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
HE HAS A PETRIFIED root.
IT Gives It's owner No Pain ana Comes
In Handy ns a MILESTONE.

From the ST. Louis POST Dispatch.
A man with petrfed foot! Talk about
cold feetl Ugh! 1t gives one the shlvers
to think Of that perennially cold pedal ex-
tremity nesting against the small OF his
back when snow * on the groundi His
wife would have kick coming, u not
good grounds for divorce. only he has no
wife.
Ills name is Bill Merlxle, and he lives In
the mountains OF Texas. party OF hun
ters from lei Paso discovered him. When
they got back TO town they told the story
IL might not have been believed,b but one
Of the party backed II up by showing the
little toe OF the stone foot. IL had acci-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
GEN. HARRIsoN;s DAUGHTER.
She Is 10 BE Called Mary Elizabeth
AID Not Ruth, ms Reported.
From the New York Times.

FROM inc New YORK TTmee.
indianapolis, Ind, Feb. .25.-Mary Eliza
beth, and not Ruth, is the name which
has been chosen for little Miss Harrison,
who arrived at the home OF Gen. Benjamin
Harrison Sunday morning.
Mary Is the name OF the childs mother
and Elizabeth that OF Mrs. Harrison's sis
ter, wife Of Lieut.. Parker OF New York.
Had the child been boy, II would have
received the name OF William Henry Har-
rlson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

find anywhere. FAST BLACK and every
pair guaranteed. IL will surprise you to
see the EXCELLENT HOSE we are sell
ing at 10 CENTS a pair. FINER ones
equally CHEAP.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

LADIES' SUNDRIES.
Belts, Collars, Cuffs, I'M
derwear, Neckwear, BIZ
cycle Supplies, etc.
II All of the superior quality and stylish
tone that give Mems Furnishings
reputation and popularity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

--Teacher-"Give an example OF the use
OF the word contagious Pupil
street cars are not contagious. They are
hard 10 catch. "-Boston Transcript.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

mind to leave The Bostonians at the end
of the present season, and she is looking
for a manager who will place her at the
head of a comic opera company. This
ought to be an easy task for an artist
of Miss Davis splendid talents and great
popularity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

Thomas w. Keene contemplates an elab-
crate revival of King John next season,
in conjunction with a new play which
he has recently acquired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

Ellen Terry is to appear shortly in
one-act play written by the Princess Carl
of Denmark and the Princess Maud of
England.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-01
Tsde a Good Showing.

The State convention of Corgrega.
tionaI churches vas held at Saginaw last
week. IL was attended By DR.. Hunter,
pastor of the Calumet church. The dif.
ierent reports presented show that the
denomination II in healthy condition
In the State. The number Of churches in
the State IL now $50, and the member
ship has Increased during the year from
10000 TO III ,G22. Among the list re.
porting gain Of 40 or more, l. Calumet,
%; Red jacket. -; Hancock, Gs. The
Sunday school and Christian Endeayor
society have slso made large gains in
membership. DURING the year the home
expenditures were s270,7l4, and the
amount spent Tor beneyolences was sGI..
0s7' Altogether the showing II consid.
cred very satisfactory.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-01
WORK Commenced.

Ground has been broken at Hecla for
the foundation for the new Sac;ed Henri
church, Contractor Paul Roehm having
put force Of men NJ work on the iob
yesterday. The agreements Oi the con.
tract and all other arrangements were
settled last week and IL was announced
10 the congregation at the morning ser.
Vice last Sunday that the cost Of the
building on the contract would amount
10 something over s33, 900, but IL will
probably come higher by several thous.
ands before II In ready for occupancy as
the furniture, organ and many other re-
quisitlee are costly. The work on the
building will be pushed as much ~ pos.
eible during the summer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-01

The sscOnd annual reunion will take
-f y,.-s. =. Zee ansbl on The lss,sFTTJT7fb
u the present month OiJune. upon which
oeeasi9n Sleeping pronunciation viii
be provided free 70 all veterans Who may
wisb ~ 0yaii themselves 81 the same.
meaIs will BE- furnished members for 20
cen = cach meal. bot parties 1i.hiDg 20
obtain accommodation at the hotels,
prizes range from 81 10 81 per day, can
have rooms reserved for them by writing
% the secretarr. Mr. g. l.. Warn. The
railroad eompanies. vii upon request
made, Issus return tickets at reduced
rstes
During the nesting IN addition 10 bus-
in - matters the old boys end their
friends will be taken for boat ride. ten.
dered complimentary dance, have a pa
rade and The whole will wind up With
campfire, ~ which u il expected many
comrades will take part.
general invitation Ia extended 20 ali
veterans resident In the Upper Peninsula
and u IL hoped that ~ many oi them "a
possibly can will make a point II attend |
ing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-01

The News has no desire 70 poke fun at
the sheriff, but IL does seem rather
strange that he should go TO the trouble
oil bringing back, all the way from Onto.
nagon. two young girls who had OF their
own accord fitted from the county,
which with these girls IL generally what
the officers desire. What In to become
Of them after they have served their time
In the gaoI; II liz to be hoped that while
there some good sisters may visit them
and endcayor Co persuade them to
change their course Of life, will anyone do
this?