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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17
An Uncertain Disease.

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe, or under
what disguise dyspepsia attacks you, Browns
Iron Bitters will cure it. Invaluable in all
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17

The Spanish cruiser Cgazpi
ard three small guuboats are in
Manzanilla harbor, which is de-
Tended by a small fort and four
thousand Spanish soldiers.
The Cubans say that Manza>
nilla should be taken quickly
in order to prevent the landing
of provisions.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17
Excitement Quieted.

Newport News. Va, June II.
A dispatch received from Wash
ington served to quiet the ex
element at Fort Munroe caused
by the report that several Span,
ish warships had been sighted
off the Capes. The despatch
said that one Of the vessels was
probably a German freighter;
put the officers however, COntln-
Ell vigilant.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17
VaInnhIR To amen.

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weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this won.
derful remedy is taken. For siekly children
or overworked men it has no equal. No home
should be without this famous remedy,
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17

DaEE : l.'.@' 1---
Liver troubles yc:a.,i 80. J.. serious
cagplications, ami ;he nan 'vi.o seelects his
liver has liyle regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns Iron Btters taken now and then
viii keep the liver in perfect order. # the
disease hss developed, Browns Iron Listers
will cure 1t permanently. Strength and
vitality wiz always follow Ns use.
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17
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Bears the p The Kind You Have Always Bouq
Signature sf &xHzZEzx
Predicts Fall of Government.

Madrid, June LITTLE Nac~
cionale predicts the fall of the
Government and the formation
of Cabinet by either General
Campos Or Senior Silvela.
1t is reported that General
Campos has advised the concern
tration OF eight more regiments
at Madrid.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17
The Wet Season Begins

The Wet Season Begins.
Key West June II. The wet
season began last night and the
showers refreslened everything
and everybody.
This morning advices say that
the health OF the fleet remains
satisfactory. Only. forty eight
cases Of sickness, only one being
serious.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17
MILLINERY.

We have some prime bargains in our Mill
merry Department. Come and see before they arr
all sold.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-06-17

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strong. All druggists 500 or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. CAsage or New York
The herald., 1898-03-06
Death of a Great Sportsman

Horace Waldo, who died at Tuxedo
last week had the well-earned reputa-
tion of being one of the best amateur
shots in this country. and he was not
only a good shot, but thorough sports
man. He inherited a competency and
devoted much of his time. until within
the last few years. to hunting and fish
ing. 1t was said several years ago that
Mr.. Waldo had shot over every we'll
known preserve in this country. Mr..
Waldo was not only good story-teller
himself. but he was the hero of one
which his friends told against him. Mr..
Waldo did not deny it. He was men,
ber of the reception committee of the
New York club which entertained Thack-
cray when he first came to this country.
Mr.. Waldo entered the club late on the
evening of the reception, and he found
strongly-built, baldheaded man stand
Ing at one end of the room, surrounded
by lot of club members. Being dared
by a friend, Mr. Waldo walked over to
the stranger, and slapping him on the
back said: Il love a man with bald
head" The man in this instance proved
to be Thackeray. The joke was explained
to him and he accepted Mr.. Waldo's
apology in good part.-New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-06

because, it is said, of its having been
cleared of its timber for cultivation. The
island gone, the opening enlarged until
the Colorado became the main mouth
carrying to the sea nine-tenths of the
water, through Costa Rican territory.
From here the San Juan may be said
to change its course to the northward
toward the blight at Greytown. but be-
fore reaching the lagoon there it throws
off the Toro branch to the right. Near
Greytown it subdivides once more, one
mouth emptying at Harbor Head, which
is the eastern end of the blight, the other
forming the lagoon that used to be Grey
town harbor, and then empties into the
sea a couple of miles west of the Harbor
Head mouth.
RESEMBLANCE TO NEW YORK BAY
The history of Greytown harbor is the
history of lots of others that have ex-
listed in that vicinity and are now en-
closed lagoons, and this history will be
repeated over and over again for many
years. Its general shape might be liken-
ed to the lower bay at New York. Sup
pose that the Narrows were closed from
Fort Hamilton to Fort Wadsworth, and
that Staten Island Kills were the out
let of the waters of the Hudson. Then
Greytown's location would correspond to
that of the Great Kills on the Staten
Island shore. Suppose again that in 1882
Sandy Hook did not exist, but began
building that year and had under the
action of some continuous force built
ever northward until in 1862 Cor therea-
bout, it had reached the iron pier at
Coney Island, and you would have
counterpart of what has happened at
Greytown.
TWENTY-FIVE FEET OF RAIN
In climate the two parts separated by
our imaginary line differ quite as much
as in topography. In the western sec
ton there is the usual tropical arrange
ment of a wet and a dry season. In the
northern part of the eastern section
these are not so marked, there being
much rain throughout the year; but
in section of about forty miles in radius
around Greytown as the center they
have the "rainy" season and the
damned rainy" season. Imagine, if
possible. place where 300 inches (25 fee)
of water falls in twelve months 1t is
said that there is a part of India that eX
ceeds Greytown in rainfall, but such a
statement requires good proof.
Against the Caribbean shore and
across to the Pacific blow continuously
the northeast trade winds. bringing ever
the fresh pure air from the ocean. To-
these, in combination with the heavy
rains and sandy SOIL is due the health
fulness of the San Juan river delta.
The people of Greytown declare that
they never have yellow fever and are
free from all the ills that
one associates with the tropics, and their
claim seems well founded.-New York
Times.
The herald., 1898-03-06

| tions involve further surrender OF land
| by the Lower Brules to reimburse the
government for land occupied by por-
| tion of this tribe who abandoned their
brethren and cast their fortunes south
Of White river on the Rosebud reserva-
tion. The Rosebud Indians demanded
pay for the land which the newcomers
occupy, and the government recently
consented to pay them at the rate of 81
per acre for it.
To reimburse it for the expenditure
the government wishes to secure the sur
render of about 100000 acres of the reg
ular Lower Brule reservation. and to
accomplish this must secure the sigma
lures of three -fourths of all the Lower
Brule tribe, those who wish to remain
permanently on the Rosebud reserva-
ton, as we'll as those who are satisfied
to remain on the reservation set apart
expressly for the Lower Brules, and who
have always opposed the removal of their
brethren to another reservation. When
the negotiations are commenced with the
latter some difficulties may be encoun-
tered.
The permanent removal Of part of
the Lower Brules to the Rosebud reser-
walton, in the event that the negotia-
tions are successful, will partially unite
the two tribes after separation of about
sixty years. The faction which desires
to remain on the Rosebud reservation
has caused the agency authorities con-
siderable trouble in the past.
The herald., 1898-03-06
Ate the Card in Ham Sandwich

On Sunday evening party of poker
experts were seated in a prominent up
town hotel lobby. and some good stories
were the outcome. One of the veterans
at thumbing the pasteboards related an
Incident in his own career, where he had
been dealt six cards.
1T was at critical stage of tho
game" said the old sport. "and when
looked at the cards they were of the
most needful variety"
what did you do with the sixth
card?" queried an attentive listener.
II ordered ham sandwich" was the
reply, land, concealing the card between
the bread and meat, ate the whole OUT
fit"
When the laugh over this story was
ended another member of the party told
of jack pot which was opened on pair
of mines. In the draw the holder Of this
pair took in another nine spot, and
cleaned up the table pretty thoroughly
with three mines. When it came to a
show down the query was made, What
did you open With"
Innocently enough the holder of the
big hand acknowledged a pair of mines.
His hand was claimed to be a foul one,
and the pot was divided among the play
ers according to their bets. This proceed
ure did not suit the jack pot opener, and
he left the table. denouncing all present
as sharpers and swindlers.-New York
Dispatch.
The herald., 1898-03-06

"Oh, but It Is! You just got to know
me through my brother"
"Having made his acquaintance with
that object and schemed to get in his
good graces."
'T don't call that romantic"
"But was smitten the first time saw
you. That's where the romance comes
in"
She shook her head.
"Then you just played tennis with me
and teased me-and came to our place
with Jim
ITO see more of you."
"Then you took me home in the even
ing-and-and-"
"Stole kisses?"
(which was very wrong"
"Why didn't you stop me?"
Because I didn't want to. Oh, Harry,
you will crush my sleeves!"
'"Then you felt romantic?"
"Ye-es, q little. You don't know how
used to wonder IL you really liked
me?"
"And hoped that did?" She nodded.
but don't believe you felt romantic
a Bit"
by Jove, did, Loo! Why, couldn't
get you out of my head for a minute"
But" she protested, you do not say
romantic things"
II think them"
Tell me-" said she, nesting close to
me.
my bonny little girl" said, 'it's
been all smooth sailing for us, luckily.
Wait till we come to rough water"
"Oh, yes; know" She brushed her
cheek against my shoulder.
And II you want me to expose the
element or romance in me, look here"
produced the verses which had written
the night before, and she snatched them
eagerly.
They weren't much of verses, but
when she had finished she kissed the
paper and put it away in her bosom.
1t Is dear way Of love-" she whis-
pered; your way."--St. Paurs.
The herald., 1898-03-06

went, the men about the table might
have gathered there for college or any
secular dinner. The clergyman rose to
make the opening speech. and the rest
sat smoking about the table. After he
had spoken for awhile, he reached the
important part of his speech.
And I now come" he said. "to one
Of the urgent questions of the church."
He stopped for a second to emphasize
the point, and as soon as the words
died on his lips there was the sudden ex-
plosion of champagne bottle. The cork
popped out with loud report. 1t was
church dinner, but the clergyman could
not keep from smiling. The result was
that the other diners roared with laugh
ter and when 1t had subsidized the clergy
man was again on the point of resuming
his speech. But voice from the other
sled of the table interrupted him again.
Don't you think that question was
popped few minutes ago?" 1t asked.
The clergyman skipped that urgent
question and went on to another matter.
New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-06
GLIMPsEs OF NICARAGUA
LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED
CANAL VISITED
The Annual Rainfall There Is Twenty
Five Feet or Just Three Hundred
Wet Inches

GREYTOWN, Nicaragua, Feb. Ill
a northwest and southeast line is drawn
through Nicaragua about tangent to the
eastern shore of the lake of that name II
will divide the country into two nearly
equal parts, which parts are very dis
similar To the south and west there lies
at an elevation of about ITO feet fine
body of water, 40 miles long by some A.
miles in extreme breadth, and With ar
area of 2700 square miles. or little
more than one-third the size of Lake On
tario. To the north and west of this lie:
another good-sized lake, Managua, 81
miles long and IA miles wide. On boil
sides Of these lakes the land rises II
beautiful high hills and mountains
whose sides are wooded and fertile, pro-
ducing all the tropical fruits and splen-
did coffee. In this section lies all the
small population and wealth of the
country, and most of both are largely
concentrated in few towns
In the northern part of the other Sec
tion there is little to describe. Around
the Bluefields river, which is navigable
some sixty miles, to Rama. is the banana
growing country lately developed by peo-
pie from the United States, and in the
hills that branch off from the range OF
mountains, east of the lake, are gold
mines, worked in a small way, and profit
ably, while to the northward are the
great forests from which mahogany is
taken. In the southern part, and sep
arated by a range of hills that termi-
mates in Monkey point, lies the basin of
the San Juan river, which takes its origin
in, and is the only outlet, of Lake Mic
aragua.
Although the banks of Lake Nicaragua
elsewhere rise boldly, the southern end.
whence the river flows, is shoal and the
banks low and swampy. Possibly it is
this beginning that accounts for it, but
certain it is, that the San Juan never
abandons a swamp throughout its whole
course of 120 miles to the Caribbean sea-
On the northern side the swamp is cut
fnto by number of little spurs from
the mountains east of the lake and as
we get nearer the sea, from the ridge that
runs to Monkey point. These form little
valleys, short on account of the nearness
of the divide and out of them flow
small tributaries which are, in their or
der from the lake, the Savalos, Danta,
San Francisco, Nicholson and Chanchos.
On the south side there are two good
sized tributaries, the Toro, that enters
at it's very head, and the San Carlos,
at point siXty-five miles from the lake.
A little further down, at Ochoa, sixty
nine miles from the lake, the river passes
the end of the San Carlos ridge, that,
running in from the south, is the eastern
watershed of the Rio San Carlos. An
other twenty miles and it is Joined from
the south by the Serapaqui. and again
a twenty miles and it begins to divide
its waters between it's different mouths
THE SAN JUAN DELTA
The first of these the Rio Colorado,
was until the winter of 1878 a small
stream, the breach in the southern bank
through which it flowed away being pro-
tected from the current by an island.
In that winter the island washed away
The herald., 1898-03-06
JAPAN's GOVERNMENT
The Basis of Civic Reorganization.
Constitutional Provisions

The reorganization of the whole fabric
of public administration was one of the
first cares of the imperial government
after the restoration. 1t may be said,
in general, that the aim was to establish
an administrative system based, as far
as practicable, upon western methods.
AS a necessary result, the feudal lords
surrendered their fiefdoms to the CEN
trail government, and all their admin
istrative powers and functions. which
bad hitherto been widely distributed
among subordinate dignitaries and Off
cials.
One of the most significant changes
was the abolition of hereditary office
and the elevation of men of comparative
ly low rank to offices of the highest dig
nifty and rank. Such other changes as
experience showed to be necessary We're
adopted from time to time, until in 1885,
the present executive departments, pre-
sided over by the prime minister, and of
the privy council, which acts in an ad
visory capacity. The empire is divided
into prefectures, under governors ap-
pointed by the central government.
Constitutional government was estab-
lished in Japan in 1890. 1t was the direct
result of promise made by his majesty
and recorded with a solemn oath, and
was a spontaneous gift of some of the
imperial powers and prerogatives to the
people. Steps had been taken previously
to pave the way for the adoption of par
liamentary institutions by extending the
rights and privileges of the people, most
notably by the creation of the prefec-
tural assemblies, which exercise certain
degree of control over local affairs.
Whether or not such measures were of
essential value it is not necessary to in
quire in this place. In any case, it can
now be truthfully stated that the par
liamentary government in Japan has
passed the experimental stage and is
established among the permanent insti-
tutions of the land. OF course, this has
The herald., 1898-03-06
The Elephants Neck

The reason the elephants neck is
short is that the head of the animal is
so heavy that were it placed at the
end of neck proportionate to the di-
mensions Of that member in other. ami
mails, an almost incalculable amount of
muscular force would be necessary to
elevate and sustain it. The almost to-
tai absence of a neck obviates the diff
Guilty and the trunk serves as a sub
stitute. The uses and advantages Of a
long neck, peculiarly exemplifled in the
giraffe, which contains only the same
number of vertebral articuations as in
the elephant. are in the latter supplied
by the trunk or proboscis. by which he
is enabled to drink by suction. This
curious organ contains a vast number
of muscles variously interlaced, is ex-
tremely flexible, endowed with the most
exquisite sensibility and the utmost d.
versity Of motion, and compensates am
ply for the absence of a long neck.
The herald., 1898-03-06

not been accomplished without friction
between executive and Legislative
branches of the government. Political
storms rage in Japan just as in other
countries, but the new institutions have
stood the strain of all conflicts. Every
such struggle has been carried on scru-
pulously within the limits defined by
the constitution, and every disputed
question has been settled in accordance
with It's provisions. The constitution is
revered by the people as the foundation
of the government graciously con-
ferred upon them by their sovereign,
and it's mandates are universally re-
garded as sacred and inviolable.-Toru
Hoshi, in Harper's Magazine.
The herald., 1898-03-06
A Vegetarian Church

There is a vegetarian church in Sal.
ford, of which for the past eighty years
no person could be a member unless hs
or she abstained from animal food ant
intoxicating drinks. Many of the mem
bers also belonged to the Peace society
The late Joseph Brotherton, who was
member of parliament for Stafford fol
about twenty years, was member OF
this Stafford church. and used to preach
when not in London. There was also q
vegetarian church in Manchester, con-
Quoted by DR.. Schofield for about forty
years, but at his death no successor
could be found and it was closed on that
account, and many of the members
Joined the church in Stafford. The first
member was Mr.. Coward, a member OF
the Church of England, and master OF
Selby grammar school.-London Even
ing News.
The herald., 1898-03-06
OUR WAY OF LOVE

"Oh, I'm right out OF BREATH" said she,
letting me hold her up; but I'm not late
am I?'
Not second. Why did you run just
| to save a few minutes?"
Because you're going tomorrow. Oh
Harry. shall cry"
1--WE seen your father. Lucy" said
presently.
What did he say. dear?"
"Well- don't know exactly. But IT. S
all right"
"Of course he was bound to BIZ
pleased" said she, contentedly. Nov
tell me all about it. Where did you see
him and what did he say?"
WELL" said I, smiling a little, che
said, God bless you, my children!' in
effect-and in installments."
"Oh, Harry, don't make game of it,"
| She looked at me appealingly with her
big eyes wide open.
"You told me to tell you exactly how
it happened" I apologized. 1T was
rather peculiar, really. I was just rush.
ing off from the office to get some tea
before coming here, when ran up
against him."
I'm the street?" She looked rather
disappointed. What did you say?"
Good evening, SIR
"And what did he say?"
"'Hullo!' Then Greening came up"
"You never said anything before
| him?"
"Of course not. I waited till he had
| gone"
"And then?"
"Then the governor said: we shall
miss you awfully, old chap"
How nice of him!"
"'In the cricket team.'"
"Oh! AS If that mattered!"
"Then he told me that he should ex-
pect me round in the evening""
"Well?"
"Then," said I, with solemn counte-
nance, Mrs. Smithson same up to him
and talked for ten minutes about the
new curate's wife and her dresses"
Lucy shrugged her shoulders again.
when she had gone l thought I'd bet
ter get it over sharp, so 1 said, About
Lucy and me, sir-of course, haven't
known her long, and you'll be surprised
-and-and-' Well, then he laughed and
said it was well known that fathers and
mothers were stone blind!"
ooh. Harry! Why, that's just what
mother said"
Then DR.. Ridley came up and talked"
Lucy broke a glove fastening viciously.
But he didn't stop long. And I'd just
said, I'm awfully fond of her sir,
when"
"Yes?"
Thomas, the auctioneer, came up"
She stamped her foot angrily.
why, it was just like comedy" she
said.
well, I thought should be late, they
kept on talking about Bunsen's houses
going so cheap, so said, Will you let
me know tonight, sir?' And Thomas
laughed d''-she didn't-"and went off,"
What did dad say?"
"Oh, he was very nice. He said he
knew we were fond of each other, and
we ought to be very happy-and-and-
Maxted slapped me on the back and
wanted to say goodby."
Lucy looked half-inclined to cry. II
don't want to hear any more" she said,
tearfully. 1T seems so terribly unro-
mantle, Harry-our love affair."
"Well." said I, slowly, "it might seem
so, but"
The herald., 1898-03-06
Read This Before Retiring

The Countess of Munster told this
rather interesting ghost story recently
in an English paper: A person of her
own sex and age became infatuated
with her for a while and afterwards
died. At midnight, short time after
her decease, and while the countess was
lying awake in bed, the spirit Of her
dead friend appeared before her. dressed
as in life and with a smile on her face.
The countess carried on an interesting
monologue with her and asked various
questions about her changed conditions
Of life. but received no answer, though
the weird visitor continued to smile at
her. AS soon as the countess stopped
talking the apparition disappeared.
The herald., 1898-03-06
An Inopportune Pop

The dinner had reached a stage at
which speeches were in order, and the
clergyman looked about at the members
of the vestry. as we'll as others of the
congregation who had come in to the an
nual dinner. 1t Is customary for the
members Of the parish to meet once a
year and discuss. after dinner, the af-
fairs Of the congregation. Only men
were present, and the dinner had been
of the kind usually served under cir
cumstances which had not such a re-
ligious character. So far as it's quality
The herald., 1898-03-06
WANT LANDS FROM 10
Government Desires to Buy 100000
Acres From the Brules

Chamberlain, S. D.-The negotiations
about to be commenced by Inspector
Mclaughlin of the Indian bureau with
the Sioux at Rosebud and Lower Brule
agencies will be the most important since
the commission composed of Gen. Crook,
William Warner of Missouri and Gov.
Foster of Ohio visited the various Sioux
agencies in the summer of 1889 to obtain
the consent of three-fourths of the entire
Sioux nation to open to white settlement
about 5000, 900 acres of their reservation.
In the present instance the negotia-