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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01
WANTED.

Agents i'll every County, in
North Carolina, for the sale of
the Braham Pen, fully protected
by Patent. A great convenience
for all who write. Saves Dip
ping of pen SO frequently as is
the case with all other pens now
in use. Write for particulars
now. Address, S. P. WIXON,
Agent for State of North Carroll
ma, Edenton, N. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

week, owing to the departure of
a most charming young lady,
who spends some months OF
each year in our midst. Gossip
still Joins their names as the
couple OF the season. he that
true or false, we know that after
a lengthy drive in the afternoon,
she left a heavy heart, and it is
supposed to have carried one as
the steamer moved away. Our
people are generous-evsr ready
to congratulate.
L
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

The dynamite cruiser Vesu-
yius has been doing some very
ring work at Santiago in adj
'ltion to shaking up that neigh
1Drhood with her discharges of
IN cotton. She has passed
Entirely around the sunken coll
}ier Merrimac and ascertained
the exact situation at the en-
trance of the harbor. 1t seems
that the wreck does not stop the
channel, but that a battleship
could pass on either side of the
submerged vessel.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

E. c. Blanks, of Lewlsville, Texas,
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve was worth Sso.o to him.
II cured his piles Of ten years standing.
He advises others to try it. It also
cures eczema, skin diseases and obsti-
nate sO-es. Griggs & son.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01
0. E. WARD IN THE FIELD.

re tile Voters Of Ch070au Comfy:
Greeting, Please remember
me III your Township and Coun-
ty Convention for the nominal
ton of Register Of Deeds for
Chowan County.
Respectfully,
Q. E. WARD.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

Mr.. J. G. Wood, spent yester-
terday at Elizabeth City.
Miss V1enie Whit estone is vis>
iting friends at Hartford.
Mr., 7. D. Bateman left Tues
day on commercial trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. P. Folk
have returned from their bridal
tour.
Rape1's mill is at work again,
repairs on same having been
completed.
Mr.. Thos. Avery returned
yesterday from a visit to his
mother at Elizabeth City.
Mr.. w. D. Pruden, returned
yesterday from Newbern, hav>
ing been there on business.
Miss Carrie Jewell, of Eliza
beth City, is the guest OF her
uncle, Jas r. Elliott.
Misses Clara Bond aud Eliz>
abeth Drane, have returned
from a visit to friends in T.. City,
Tonight the steamer Olive
will take an excursion party on
a moonlight trip to Laurel Point
Light,
Improvements in the way of
I 'inting, white washing, &c,
are noticeable in all parts of
the city.
Miss Bessie Wood returned
this week from Smithfeld, Va,
after delightful visit of about
two weeks.
Frskine and Butcher Ehring
aus, of Elizabeth City, are the
&uests Of Mrs Ellen Woodland
Q, the Woodland House.
Miss Leila Hood returned to
her home at Elizabeth City
Tuesday. having spent several
days with friends at this place.
Mr. and Mrs H. E. Williams
returned yesterday from Cam
den county, where they spent
several days with relatives and
friends.
The telephone system recent
ly put in operation in this city
is working nicely and giving
general satisfaction. Electric
lights next.
Mrs. Winston and family, P.
L. Rea and family, J. A. Wood
ard and family Mr.. and Mrs. J.
N. Pruden. Miss Julia Jones,
Jno. c. Bond and L. D. Bond
left this week for Mays head.
The District NJ E. Conference
held here last week was largely
attended and the session both
instructive and pleasant. The
Conference will hold its next
session with the church at
Manteo.
St. AIMS Catholic Church
was dedicated Sunday at II
o'clock by Bishop Haid of Bell
mount, N. c., assisted by Father
Hannah, of Washington, D. c.;
Father Quinn, of Tarboro, NC.
Father Edwards, of NeWberne
NC.
The concert given in Rea's
Opera House Monday night fer
the benefit OF St. AIMS Catholic
Church was we'll patronized and
those who were fortunate enough
to be there enjoyed a musical
treat long to be remem bered
Miss Hogan, who is pianist of
marked ability, in her rendition
of the difficult selection, Schu>
bert>Liszt Spring Night" and
"Polonaise," by Moszkowski,
showed wonderful skill and
technique.
Miss Schubert, OF Pennsylva
MIA, completely captivated the
audience by her sweet singing
and pleasant manners. Miss Seu-
bert is the fortunate possessor
of rich, flexible soprano voice,
and has made reputation as
vocalist in North Carolina.
Mr. Charles Youtz, of Renoro,
Pa, played Home, Sweet
Home and blue Bells OF
Scotland" in a charming and
effective mannar.
Prof. Urso, the well>known
baritone of Norfolk, Va, and
Miss Schubert gave the audience
surprise with their delightful
singing in | Pescatori.
Mr.. Makely, in his coon song.
and Mr. Matthews, in his female
inpersonation, were inimitab1e
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

Sick headache, billousress, consti-
patton and all liver and stomach trou-
bles can be quickly cured by us1 &
those famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers. They are
pleasant to take and never grippe.
GrIggS j son.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

In view of the bushWhacking
method of Spanish warfare it is
about time the Government of
Madrid stopped whining about
war being carried on according
to civilized standards The
United States will do its full
share by all rules Of honor, and
in addition will see to it that
Spain either does the same or
meets the fate for violation Of
decencics or any irregularities.
We may misjudge Spain, but
.ler continual effort to cry "Stop
heif!" at the United States is
>nough to rouse suspicion.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01
Given Permissio
Port Said June 80.

Port SAID June 80.
The Egyptian government
has given permission to the
Spanish feet to coal theis trans
ports.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

Cape Haytien, June go
Furious cannonading to the
northward has been heard all
the morning.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

A Cottage on the beach a
Mays Head, N. c.
Apply to
Mrs. F. L GRANDY,
Elizabeth City, n. c,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01
For S ale =!

One Second Handed Camera
and Lense, and a Burnisher,
also a whole outfit, everything
good as new. Will sell in the
next few days for less than half
cost. Write me for all particu-
lars,
w H. BAKER,
Box 3. Edenton, N. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

If the present transatlantic
policy of our stragetic Board is
c4rried out-an attack on the
spanish coast-It is likely to
-ause a stir at Madrid. We
ont think, however, that Com
.odore Watson will find the
hole Spanish coast deserted.
e have an idea that Admiral
lmara left some of the Cadiz
feet behind him when he sailed
Ito the Mediterranean. The
only formidable vessels he seems
10 have with him ON the Manila
expedition are the battleship
'elayo and the cruiser Carlos Y.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01
Gents Furnishing Dept.

Mems pants, assorted col !
ors, good wearers, 49c. Better
quality ooc.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

Mems working shirts, we'll
made, assorted colors and sizes
nc. Mems Balbriggan shirts
I0C.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

Hon. Carl Schurz has recently
written a letter, which he has
published in a German paper,
n which he expresses, in admir-
able language, the pain that
German$American citizens Of
tlis country experience In wit
lessing the intense hostility that
!, being manifested against the
United States by the German
press and people at the present
ime, he says;
COMMUNICATIONS are proud
# their new fatherland, and
NOW how to appreciate its ad
vantages and great qualities.
Now that wat is going on, they
stand with their new country.
is friends are their friends, and
its enemies are their enemies.
Shafter has two very serious
difficulties to contend with, in
his operations against Santiago:
The country is billy and cover
Cd by thick chapparal and high
grass, providing perfect ambrs,
cades for his enemies. Secondly
he has no considerable siege
artillery, and it's doubtful if he
could use it if it had been un>
loaded. The hills are high and
steep and the country is all hills
There are no roads, not even
many paths: This brief states
,nent makes it imperative that
the Spanish positions shall be
taken by storm; and they are
nearly all covered BY the guns
on Cervera's ships. But it IS
expected that Sampson will find
a way to get his fleet into the
harbor, when he will make
short work of the Spanish
squadron. The situation Is one
of intense interest; and if the
Spaniards do any real fighting,
stand up like men, the sequel
will be bloody one. The au-
thorities do we'll to hurry rein
forcemeuts forward to General
Shafter.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

Youths suits IS to 10, as
sorted colors, good quality, from
1913 and along up according to
value.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-01

One lot of mems shoes, 8 to
II, 93c. Boys tans and patent
leather 3 to $3.50.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07

''Let parents not live for their children
but with them" The mother should al
low no false nodes,y to stand in the way
of her daughters knowledge of herself, OF
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thirty years DR.. Pierce has used his GA
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upon the delicate, distinctly feminine or
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searches out the weak spots and builds
them up. A woman who would under
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Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, n. Y, for
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser, book of
zoos pages.
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and you know it! Oh, SIR she pleaded.
there's yet time to catch them up! For
Gods sake, whose word you preach, try
and save my boy! Will no one help a poor
mother?" She wept bitterly, while the
parson in imagination felt himself deiying
the mob, and also in imagination saw the
CHASTITY tragedy that would ensue on his
interference.
"Come, Mrs. Mace, let us go and hurry,
and perhaps we may do some good Seiz-
ing his hat, he ran from the room and fol-
lowed the crowd OF miners whom no saw
were making for some trees about half %
mile out of town. When he finally caught
up to them, all the grim preparations, were
made for the execution. The rope was
around the shivering youths neck. Six
stalwart men held the loose end, ready at a
signal to launch the crimiua! into eternity.
With his boyish face flushed with excite
inent, the parson pressed to the front and
stood side by size with the nan about to
die. A silence fell on the throng, broken
by Texas Joe, who said: "Now, parson,
this amt no place for you. Judge Lynch
has had his, and Jim Mace is going TO be
hanged, and that's so.
'And who are you to take upon yourself
to Judge and to execute? Don't scowl at
me and finger your gun, for Pm al I'M
armed man, and you know it. Have not
you enough blood on your hands already
without killing this boy who has broken
your laws? Give him one more chance,
and you may be glad yourself q it one
day"
The fury that occasionally comes over
men Of quite meek dispositions was on the
little man who stood defyng the wh0le
mob. His look seemed to daunt even the
men who held the rope, and it hung loose
about SIace's neck.
Joe saw his authority trembling in the
balance, and with pistol raised said, Clear
him out of the way, hoys, or IN shoot him
where he stands
"No, you wont, Joe," said the parson
undauntedly. "You know that would be
murder, and they don't love you too much
even here, to stand that"
No one spoke for a moment; then the
Curnishman, Treleavan, shouted out: "a
life for life! If the parson wants Mace
to live, les him be hanged instead"
The mob shrank from this cold blooded
proposal, and, Selling the psychological
moment, the parson slipped the halter
from Maces neck, placed it around his own
and said: $50, my lad, turn over new
leaf and leave this town. Co. and God
bless YOU
The crowd opened, and Mace stumbled
away, looking neither to the right nor LETT,
leaving the rescuer standing with moving
lips in his place.
Then Texas Joe said, with an odd break
in his voice for which he could not account
account: Say, boys-there amt going tC
be no funeral to-day, you bet, Take of
that necktie, parson, and calculate South
City will have TO do without you in The
future. We wrote to Frisco for strong
parson, and may the Almighty strike me
dead if you amt a bit too strong for us
Give us yer fist parson, and'-signii.
'goodby.'
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Who can fail to take advantage Of this
offer. Send 10 cents to us for a generous
trial size or ask your druggists. ask for
Ely's Cream Balm, the most positive
catarrh cure. Full size 80 cents.
ELY BROS 56 Warren ST., N Y. City.
! suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since boy, and | never hoped for
cure, hut Ely's Cream Balm seems to do
even that. Many acquaintances have used
it with excellent results. Oscar Oslrum,
10 Warren Ave-, Chicago, III.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07

One Sultry afternoon the parsOn of South
City was sitting in his room, prey to the
deepest depression. With all the eagerness
that youth and zeal could supply he had
done his best to raise his people, and he
had failed and he knew il lie saw his
miners, at first shamelessly aud then openly
stay away from his little church, and his
heart was sick within him. He was won
dering if it were worth while staying on
when his door was suddenly opened and
woman, dishcyeled and wild eyed, rushed
in.
"Oh, parson, save my boy!" she gasped,
ard sank On 20 a chair, breathless with her
has5e.
why, Mrs Mace, what on earth is the
matter? Is your son ill?" he asked
eagerly.
, NO, sir, he amt i'll, but he's worse nor
tha'-tho mea are going to hang him"
What for? Surely he hasn't been tried.
What has he done ?"
well, sir" walled the woman, "he's
So' INTO had company lately and man
accused him of horse stealing, and-and -
'ooE'hS ieaituly around, its tue sir. -
Aouhg and inexperienced as he was in
the way OF a frontier camp the parson knew
that horse stealing was one of the deadly
SINS aud his face grew pale as death.
Il IN afraid, Mrs Mace, that if the men
have decided to hangyour son no word Of
mine would stay them"
"And you, minister, to say that to me.
a mother! Why, it's none the less murder
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07

The weekly coach Was due at South
City, and all the Inhabitants were eagerly
awaiting It's arrival. The Dggers' Arms
was, as usual, crowded, and against its
hospitable walls lounged those unable TO
get in. Suddenly a crack, loud and rever-
berating, sounded in the clear mountain
air, and with a whoop and IA rattle the
great coach numbered ups
The driver, CHEEKY Yankee, who knew
his men as we'll as he did his horses,
shouted: Have you heard the news,
boys? No! Well, I'll tell you-North
City has imported paraonu'
"a what" shouted the miners, jealous
of their own town.
"a real live parson, and, what's more,
they've turned the Old saloon into meet
ing house"
There was long standing feud between
North City and South City, which dated
from the first gold rush, and many and
useless were the buildings that the rival
towns had erected to ego one better" than
she other.
All looked toward Texas Joe, an old and
tough miner, who by brevity of speech
and quick use of his gun had long held
the periious position of dictator to the
neighborhood.
No one spoke-indeed no one quite cared
TO. At length the oracle, shifting his plug
from one cheek to the other, said "Pass
the word that there'll be meeting here of
all the boys at 6 sharp 1t amt to be
allowed that a young shove ahead village
like North City is to take the shine out of
u.s. No. sir, it amt likely"
Long before the whole adult popula-
&ion was collected near the saloon, and it
was clear that no room would hold the
crowd. Finally an open air meeting was
proposed and carried--motions moved by
Texas Toe generally were--and the dicta-
tor took the 'harrel."
Men Of South City" he began, ''you all
know why this here meeting is called. We
have been made fools Of by the people away
FOUNDER waving his hand northward,
"and it amt TO he. They have been pre-
sumptuous enough to get parson, as if
She inhG bitants Of these parts want either
doctors 0r parsons, and are cracking on
abous it no end. Now, | amt more reli-
gious than most, still say," kicking his
heel in the barrel to emphasize his words,
chat it's i real disgrace to us that we
amt got parson too. Now, what FAY is
tA.s. North City have got parson; South
City viii have one too. They have got q
travelinp cuss; We will have man of our
own, 4 chap wot's got come education.
That'll liz tn up, you bet"
A reGhaired Cornishman who hated Joe,
ventured 70 say: Il vote we have a good
chapel man; he'll be sight cheaper and
will he more Of our own way of thinking"
"Now, TreleaYen, you dry up. Pig
copals | know, Catholics | know, but |
know nothing and care less about fancy
religions, and Wen have one from the
bishop OF wen have none at all" A
chorus Of approving voices showed that
Joe had the ear Of the meeting, and the
Cornishmap sul;ily drew back.
Now, it carn't be done without money.
amt got ,luch, still III give 500" said
The earilava. "I'll give $5!' "IU give
$low "ilerc, take my dust' "Iere's
ior the @ysclaper" were heard on all
cides, AMI amid scene Of wild excitement
Texas Igr. after counting the collection on
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07

BE SURE YOU ARE RIGHT and then
60 ahead. Be sure you get Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and you may confidently expect it
will purify your blood and give you appe-
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07

HOODS PILLS act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick head
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07


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<y5omc men will risk their
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? They sleep away entirely
4 obliVious Of the danger
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07
TIE INHABITANTs OF South CIT,

South City was en fete. The miners,
unusually clean We're waiting for the arri-
val of the man who was to fairly knock
North City. Their hopes had been raised
to high pitch by the receipt of letter
from San Francisco informing them that a
real strong man was coming up to put
them in the way they should go.
Joe had suggested a salvo of pistols as a
welcome, but it was felt that such recep-
ton was open to misconception, and the
subject dropped.
The empty saloon, which had been taken
rs a temporary church, was as clean as
whitewash and soap could make it and
only wanted the presence of the parson to
make it complete.
The excitement grew intense as the hour
drew near when the coach was due, Gull
minating in mighty cheer when the driver
finally pulled up opposite the saloon. Sew
eral passengers got down, but no one
answering to the description Of strong
man left the coach.
Finally Texas Joe said to the driver,
Say, where's your new parson 2"
''rhere, sitting on his trunk replied
the man, with grin on his face.
All eyes turned toward young, slender
looking man, who, with eyes twinkling
with amusement, was watching his new
congregation. Seeing that something was
expected of him, he came forward and held
out bis hand.
"Men of South City," he began, in
clear, musical voice, 81 have been sent up
here to act if you will have me, as your
new parson, Something tells me we are
going to be good friends, and it won't be
my fault if we aren't. There's lots for me
to learn from you and perhaps can do
little for you too"
His face was so boyish, his hair so curly
and such an air Of sincerity and truth
seemed to surround him that the miners,
although deeply disappointed felt their
hearts 90 out to him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07

For all the news of Cecil county read
the CECIL WING every week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-07

the barrel head, said, 'We'll have the hest
there is to be got-we've cot S4O0." He
beamed on the crowd and saw genuine sat
isfaction on every face in front of him.
Then, with queer smile on his face,
Treleavan pushed his way to the front and
said: 81 call that a good start and
now all we've got to do is to write to
Frisco, for there's sure to be boss there
who will send us up the man we want
vote that the chairman write and see to the
whole job" A dead pause followed this,
for almost every man knew that Joe could
neither read nor write. He rose slowly,
with bis pistol in his hand.
"Now, look here, mates there's a kind
er nasty twang about the last speaker 3
remarks that don't like. | amt push
Ing man, but OF course I'll write if Mr..
rreleaven wants me TO. Say, do you
now ~ he asked, looking intently at the
Cornishman as he did so
The crowd fell away on ali sides, for the
air seemed little heavy
''No. P'raps young Green, the last ten
derfoot, had better write it, We oughtn't
to put it all on you, Joe. No offense" he
muttered
"Ah," said Joe, ''just as you like. Now
Green, get paper and pen" The crowd
gathered again. GIVE the boy room.
Now just you write" With admiration
the miners listened while Joe dictated the
following letter:
SOUTH CITY, CAL, U. S. A.
HoNoRED SIR-North City have got a
chapel parson and South City felt that the
time has come to have a real college parson
| living in the town. A weak man amt no
use, cos we want strong man fit to run
the show proper. We send 800 for exes.
Yours truly,
TIE INHABITANTS OF SOUTH CITY.
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