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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-15
a Few
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Yellow Cottons for S cents a yard. Extr'
good Yellow Cottons for 6 cents yard.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-15

Bleached; all Linen Damask, Tied Fringe,
Beautiful Borders, AZ inches long, 70 inches
wide worth 80 cents cur price, while this lot
lasts, 20 cents each, or $2.25 dozen.
The best to be had, a beauty in the weaver's
art, the handsomest Towel to be had. so
dozen only to sell-had time to get them.
Extra large for the company room, size AZ
inches long, "a inches wide, fully worth &c
cents each, our price, IS cents each, no less by
the dOzen
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-15
WANTED.

w AN Ell.
A white woman to cook and, do
general house work. No one
need apply except a smart
woman with good character.
J. w. SHARPER.
The Fair has been thorough =
ly worked up, and the people
are ripe for it, There is no re-
sisting it it is approaching
with attractions that will long
be remembered by the large
concourse of people that will
commence to flow into the en-
frances to the Fair grounds
next Tuesday. Every day will
be big day. The animating
races to come off on "Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday, will sure>
ly draw large crowds to witness
them. The track is in sp)en-
did order and everythingis pres
piteous for everybody having a
good time. = ::
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-15

mings, often than to buy your dress;
really correct trimmings are the excep-
ton rather than the rule in many stores.
We boast of our trimming stock, and
we speak truthfully when we say that
YOU can find the latest fancies in trim
mings here in variety that you can get
nowhere else. g..
Corduroy in all shades, best import
ed English make, at money saving
prices-the latest out'for Shirt Waists,
Blouse and Cycling Costumes. 49,.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

House and lot northwest cor
ner Road Street and Burgess ave
,pne. ...-.... ,
Vacant lot >est side Road
street, $50 feet south of Burgess
avenue size of lot 53x122 with
II foot lane on back.
Apply to "a, -.
+. S. VAUGHAN.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-10-15

OF the very latest styles
Dress and designs, all wool
Goods. and Silk mixed, SO to 80
inches wide, fully worth
IS cts, our price, IS cts: the yard, 9TH
ers at higher or lower prices, fine value
for the price charged. = 49,.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
A0uoS Mutual AeIeementk

There Is a common agreement n
the inviolability of mutual engage
nents, bat there seems to be a pecu-
liar breach Of honor when two people
have agreed to die together in one
failing to keep his appointment. This
not infrequently happens, and it has
been remarked, as In the case OF Mrs.
Brundage and Mr.. Clute, that 1t Is
the man who manages to keep his
footing in this world The question
has arisen If on the mans part this
is prompted in the spirit in which a
man tells woman he is going to the
lodge, or to neighboring town, or
whether his failure to meet her or 60
company her is due to lack Of cour-
age. This seems not only the most
plausible but the most creditable
answer,
It is not human to run to embrace
death, but circumstances may mako
It familiar presence. Every won.
an who has filed her allotted place
In life has had at times to look death
deliberately In the face. Familiarity
with any situation divests it Of its
terrors. This is the reason why woln-
en- meet death with more composlue
than do men. This by no means ex-
cuses men from fulfilling such en-
gagements as that Of Mrs Brundage
and Mr.. Clute, In which the honor lie
especially involved, but 1t explains
the detection of MIR. Clute and men
of his kind.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Burial AI1nor and ShroudA

The custom which still prevails Of
sewing up corpse In flannel origt
mated doubtless in tho act OF parlia-
ment, IS and 10 Charles II which was
passed for the encouragement OF the
wooden trade and required all bodies
10 be buried in wooden shrouds, Two
amending statutes were passed-167e
aud 16s0--reqlir1ng at the funeral an
affidavit to be delivered to the priest
stating that the requirements Of the
law had been carried out; otherwise
penalties We're incurred. These acts
were repealed by 81 George III, al
though long before that time the
penalties for noncompliance with
the law had ceased to DO enforced
During the operation Of the acts for
burying In wooden the law was some-
times evaded by covering the corpse
with hay or flowers, notification Of
which Is sometimes met with In the
parish registers.
Burial In armor was not at oil un-
common in the middle ages and was
considered most honorable form Of
burial. Sir Walter Scott in "The Lay
of the Last Minstrel thus refers to 1t,
Seemd all on fire that chapel proud,
Where Roslins chiefs uncoflnu lie,
Each baron for a sable ehroud
Sheathed 10 his iron panoply.
Westminster Gazetta
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Why Copernicus Never Saw Mercury.

10 most people, says Mr.. Percival
Lowell in The Atlantic, Mercury is
known chiefly as being very difficult to
SEQ, and to be seen at all it must be
looked for low down in the twilight
sky at certain specified times during
certain equally specified seasons Of the
year. Seeing him is enhanced by the
rumor that the great Copernicus died
without ever having done so.
He is, however, not SO difficult to de-
teot as this probably true fable about
Copernicus has led many to suppose.
Two impediments to Mercury's observa-
ton stood in Copernicus' way-the one
that Oopernious lived veyy far north,
the other that the mists at the mouth Of
the Vistula rose nightly to obscure the
twilight sky. The latter obstacle Is
evident, as 1t made Mercury the reverse;
the former will be none the less sppar-
ent when we reflect that tho path in
which all the major planets travel Is in
northern latitudes greatly bowed to tho
horizon. In consequence, that path is
subject for long distance from tho sun
to all those atmospheric disturbances
peculiar to the horizon, disturbances
which make observations near it prao-
tically impossible, and the farther north
tho greater the difficulty.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
PATHS Fairyland.

Craig-y-nos castle, situated at the
base Of 1.-THE Rock Of Night, one Of
the many high hills which stretch
away from the Brecon Beacons to-
ward Swansea bay, from which the
diva's homo takes it's name, appears
to the weary and footsore traveller
Ito whom q hearty meal and ample
rest is never denied) to be as an oasis
amid the desert plains. Built in the
center of wildly romantic expanse
Of scenery and traversed by the
Tawe, q bright little river which
hurries seward, babbling and rip
ping as it flows, the castle stands re-
splendent, with an almost regal air,
commanding an impressive view OF
the broad valley and its picturesque
surroundings.
To the left Of the chateau are sit.
uated the Conservatives, wineries,
peachhouses, etc., and last, but not
least, the magnificent winter garden,
which has lately been erected and
stocked with rare palms and Australi.
an ferns. Here the diva takes her daily
walk when fierce gales and drench-
ing showers deter her from Drawing
the elements. The castle and winter
garden are brilliantly illuminated by
electric light, SO that the effect Of the
cattle at night, when viewed from
the somber valley, Is that Of an en-
ohanted palace situated in Fairyland.
Woman at Home.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Mixed Metaphors.

A very amusing collection Of mixed
metaphors by we'll known French au-
thors has been brought together by LIE
Revue DIES Revues The following are q
few specimens:
Francisque Sarcey.-You recognize
her mother hand in Mile. Marguerite
Ugalde's voice.
p de Saint Victor. - Ezekiel tran
scribes and comments Oh sacred verse.
He reads with one eye; he writes with
the other.
P. du Torrail. He seized him with
one hand by the throat, and with the
other he spat in his face.
Flaubert. His birthday present was
fine chronological head, all painted IN
blue and marked with letters down to
the thorax.
j. J. A,npere describing Egyptian
giants). Their feet are as large az five
Of mine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Aluminium Paint,

It Is stated that aluminium, when
reduced to powder and mixed with q
solution in water Of gum lac, gives
metallic paint which covers we'll and
may be shaded with aniline colors
dissolved in water. The solution Of
gum lac Is made by bringing to boil-
Ing point a mixture Of gum lac and
borax and an alkah such us soda or
ammoniac, The solution must con.
tain at least from Is to 20 per cent
Of gum lac Aniline colors are add
ed to produce the shade desired, and
aluminium Is added in sufficient
quantity to produce paint suffi.
GENTLY fluid for application with a
brush. The color is brilliant, very
durable and impermeable and may
be applied to metals, paper, wood
and wooden materials. 1t may be
rendered supple by the addition Of q
small quantity Of glycerin. ST
Louis obe,Democrat
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Got Rich on TroRs,

Though there may be no frog farms
in Maine there was at least one Maine
man who got rich by selling frogs legs
to Boston and New York hotels. His
name was Weld, and he lived in the
town Of Greenbush, on the east bank Of
tho Penobsoot river. some 2G miles
north Of Bangor. Though blacksmith
and an axmaker by trade, he made his
fortune out Of frogs. His custom was to
provide the boys in his neighborhood
with small dip nets and send them out
to the boys and swamps Of Greenbush,
Milford, Greenfield and Olamon. For
graybellies and greenbellies he paid tho
boys cents a dozen, and when they
brought in dozen Of golden throated
bullfroes he gave them a cent for every
frog. In this way he paid out money to
the boys and made money for himself
for about 30 years, and when he died,
about 1880, his estate was appraised Mt
$4,000. After the death Of Weld his
nophews and niecos proceeded to divide
the property, and as they were we'll off
and did not need to work the frog catch
ing industry was abandoned 49, New
York Sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Value Of the Atm osphere.

Careful experiments have shown
that the rate per second at which
bodies acquire velocity in falling
through the air is 80 feet per second
at the end Of the first second from
starting. AT the end of the next
second it is going at the rate of 6!
feet per second, and 80 on through
tho whole time Of falling. Where
tie velocity is known the space
through which tho body has fallen
may be ascertained by multiplying
the velocity at that period by the
number of seconds during which 1t
has been falling and dividing the
result by two. This rule applies.
however, only to bodies falling
through a vacuum.
The resistance of our atmosphere
materially retards raindrops, hail,
stones, aerolites and all other bodies
which fall through it, and were it not
for the resistance it presents every
rainstorm would be disastrous to the
human race, as each drop would fall
with velocity great enough to pene-
trate the full length Of full grown
mans body.-London Nature.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Unrealized AuticipatiOns.

That Long Islanders are not wholly
devoid of hunlor, which has been
charged against them, is clearly
demonstrated by recent occurrence
at Riverhead, the Suffolk county
seat.
It seems that the local debating so
ciety had under Consideration the
old topic, "Whether there Is greater
pleasure derived from anticipation
than from realizationG" This weighty
subject was discussed at length dnd
was finally carried in favor Of antici-
patton by o heavy majority.
Now, 1t happens that a favortte
dish Of Riverheaders Is rabbit stew,
and that one Of the losing faction,
Nate Downs Is esteemed as the best
concocter Of rabbit stew ON the cast
ern end Of Long Island.
Not long after the famous debate
Nate invited the whole company to
visit his house and partake Of the far
vorite dish. Anticipation ran high,
and at the appointed hour tho club
assembled en- masse, but elias for re-
alizationl there was no rabbit stew,
only the usual paraphernalia OF
serving 1t-dishes, knives, etc
Nate had sought by this practical
method to force the society to recon
slider its hasty decision and was en-
inently successful The company
left, very angry, but with the settled
conviction that so far as rabbit stew
was concerned realization would be
more satisfactory than anticipation
New York Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
How to Got Warm,

1t may not be generally known
that when exposed to severe cold o
feeling of warmth is readily created
by repeatedly filing the lungs to
their utmost extent in the following
manner: Throw tho shoulders we'll
back and hold head well up. In
fate the lungs slowly, the air en-
te1ing entirely through the nose
When the lungs arc completely
filled, hold the breath for 10 seconds
or longer and then expel it quickly
through the mouth. After repeat
ing the exercise while one Is chilly o
feeling of warmth will be felt over
the entire body, even In the feet and
hands. 1t is worth while practieing
this exercise many times each day
and especially when In the opeu ain
Medical Journal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
The Sea Horse

One little animal q suppose It Is a
fish, figures q good deal in my work
the sea horse. Dried specimens
give you a poor idea Of the things
alive. I went into ecstacies over
them. The first I saw at our old
aquarium, where they could be seen
and watched to great advantage.
They move their little tails like an
elephants trunk, and their inquiring
eyes, each moving Independently Of
the other, suggest that they know an
awful lot about the mystery Of the
sea- They have formed basis on
which I have constructed several
marine animals suitable for mer.
maid and sea nymphs to ride and
play with.-Scrtbner's Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Busy Mr.. Bliss.

''Mr Bliss, the secretary Of the inte-
rior," says the Washington Capital, sis
a very busy man. All New York men
are busy-they have to be-and Mr.. Bliss
has the New York habit. He was al
most too busy to take this position at
all, but he has been buster than ever
since he took It, 1t Is rumored that II
Attorney General McKenna succeeds
Associate Justice Field on the bench
Mr.. Bliss will 60 out Of tho cabinet in
the consequent shifting about and re-
sumo his urgent private affairs. At pres
ent, however, he is In the cabinet. Mr..
Bliss has fine private secretary, who
knows how to turn the tide Of too per-
sistent visitors away from his chief
when occasion requires. All private SEQ
retaries are obliged to learn this art,
but some learn it loss perfectly than
others. Mr.. Bliss secretary has nice
little way with him. When the trouble
some caller does get into the office, how
ever, he is confronted by huge boar's
head, fastened up on the wall. "
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26

lated. IF can only save my people, /
shall desire nothing more" The prin-
cess moved toward him affectionately,
but he put her aside and retired into
the palace.
HE will at once communicate with
the people," remarked Bernardino
hopefully, and she turned her face
again toward the west. The red glare
was dying down and the dense clouds
in the sky were thinning. In IN hour
the face of the sun broke through tho
smoke, and the flying machines Of the
protectors began to return.
That night the king caused the pink
light of tho Ideal Dawn" to food the
eastern sky, and as before he appeared
In circle Of dazzling light and adj
dressed his subjects.
"All danger to life is over, but the
ultimate fate Of Alpha is sealed Prince
Marentel has effectually closed the en-
trance Of the ocean, but the internal
fires arc gradually burning through the
rocky bed of the ocean. In couple OF
years Alpha will be demolished. All
our wealth shall be equally distributed
among you, and MY ships shall trans
port you to whatever destination you
desire. Let there be no haste. Order
shall be preserved throughout.
That was all. The king bowed, aud
tho picture faded from view. A deep
silence was over everything, Tho only
light came from tho stars and from the
moon. Then there was sound like the
wind passing over vast forest Of dry
leaved trees The people were returning
to their homes.
II should have thought they would
greet the kings announcements with o
cheer of joy" said Thorndyke to the
princess as they returned to the palace
"They don't know whether to weep
or laugh" she replied They love
Alpha, and the other world will be
strange to most Of them. As for myself,
now that am to leave feel few mis-
givings
II shall sec that you are perfectly
happy, he said tendcrly. "You are
to be my wife shall always love You
and caro- for you. You need have no
fears"
And q moment later, with joyous
tesrs and face aglow, she assured him
she had none.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
A PLUCKY BRlrON.
The Hero OF His Own Story, but Brave
For All That.

For All That.
Poulett Weatherby, the only English
man Of any prominence who is now In
central Africa merely for the big game
and little incidental map making and
correcting, will evidently write an in
tercsting book as soon as no returns TO
civilization. Mr.. Weatherby is not the
man to spoil good story just because
he is himself its hero, and occasional
letters from him that reach his friends
In London show that he is having lot
of fun. One written in January from
Lake Bangweolo-wherever that may
be-details an exciting experience he
had with one Mewengo, chief Of the
Wausi tribe.
"On the day of our arrival" says the
traveller, "Mewenge rushed out mad
with anger and a drink which the ma
tives call pombe. He brandished an ak
and VISA surrounded by crowds Of fol-
lowers. We stood our ground and moth
ing happened. The next morning /
wished to see him, SO sent word to
say was coming and hoped to find him
sober. The duffer filled his walled vii
lage with armed men and closed it's en-
frances. We forced our way through
one of them, however, and leaving ten
men outside went in with six. Leav-
ing these also we'll in the rear, with
strict orders that they were not to come
near me, walked up to Mewenge (who
was dirty ash color and whose heart I
could see beating like sledge hammer)
amid dead silence and stood In the
crowd around him. Then said: 'Look,
Mewenge. Where am I standing? In
the middle of your men, and have no
gun. / don't want to fight you, but I
am not afraid Of you. If you want war
You can have IT. Well, proceedings
terminated peacefully, to cut the matter
short, and after that we became great
pals. -
Why an African monarch should be
forced to receive unwelcome visitors the
letter does not state, possibly because it
Is question which no British explorer
would ever think Of asking, much less
Of answering. New York Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Don't Stop Tobacco.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
A Sunday Cana.

Mother-You shouldn't play games
on Sunday.
Little Boy-This one Is all right.
''Do you mean that all that run
ming and jumping is right2"
"Yes' m, we are playing steeplechase
and pretendin they is regular church
steeples. Good News
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
A Cure for Lame Back.

"My daughter when recovering from an
attack of fever, was great sufferer from
pain in the back and hips" writes Louden
Grover, of Sardis, Ky. AFTER using quite
q number of remedies without any benefit
she tried one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and it has given entire relief Cham
berIain's Pain Balm is also certain cure for
rheumatism. Sold by DR.. JAS X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-26
Waiting.

Doctor-Excuse me. Which Of you
gentlemen has been waiting the
1ongera F!
Tailor-I believe I have. It ts
more than q year since you ordered
O suit Of clothes and got it, but you
haven't paid me yet.--Stockholms
Ti5pippau
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GOLDEN Hours.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1896.

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