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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
Vengence of a Divorced
Wife.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 7.-August
Wischman, a well-known saloon
keeper, and his wife, Rose, who
were married a week ago. were
dangerously shot and wounded
early to-day by Mrs. Leona ].
Lay from whom Wischman was
divorced f. e years ago.
AS the Wischmans passed a
street corner, their assailant step
ped from the shadow of a builds
ing and fred two shots, one of
the bullets entering Wischman's
left breast above the heart and
the other penetrating the right
breast of his wife. AS her two
victims fell the would>be mur>
deress fed, but she was captur-
ed later by the police.
At the hospital it was found
that Wischman was fatally ill.,
jured. Mrs. Lay declares that she
was prompted to the act by jeal>
ouSy.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10

All headaches are cured by NO
HED-AKE Tablets.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
The Lake Drummond Canal
Opened.

The Lake Drummond Cana
and Water Company wish t.
give notice that the Old Disma
Swamp Canal route between
Norf ,lk and Elizabeth City i.
now open tor business-and the
tug boat will leave every Other
day except Sunday. commen
cling August 2Sth, making trips
as follows: Leaves Norfolk
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days. Returning, leayes Eliza.
beth City, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
The Canal Company insures
nine feet of water at present
time between the locks, and in
few weeks they will have ten
feet of water in the canal. The
Company has dredged fifteen
feet in depth for a distance OF
three thousand feet below the
locks in Deep Creek. They
have also made deep water be-
tween South Mills locks, in the
waters of the Pasquotank river.
The Canal Company has dredg-
ed the Old Turner Cut to the
depth of ten feet at low water.
Thus far the Canal Company
can insure a sufh hcient depth of
water.
The Canal Company would
+ OF at present guarantee a safe
passage between Norfolk and
Elizabeth City for boats draws
ing more than seven and a half
feet Of water-as the Pasquotank
has one shoal place, and Deep
Creek at low water has not more
than seven and a half feet at the
present time.
The government has appro>
priated money to deepen and
widen Deep Creek and also to
deepen and straighten the wat
ers of the Pasquotank river.
This work is to commecc at
once. The Company in the
meantime intend to improve
and widen the canal, and in the
near future the Canal Company
believe that they will have a
canal and waterway between the
points named that cannot be ex
celled in this country.
J.B. SANFORD, V. P.
Information as to where to
leave and receive freight and Of
the boats landing can be had at
Hathaway Bros, corner Main
aid Water streets, Elizabeth
City. N. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
TUESDAYS
ELECTION,
Election Held In Twelve
States.

| New YORK, Nov 7.-Tam
many Hall has swept New Yorl
City by an o.d time majority
varying from 10000 to 10000
Richard Croker achieved the OBJ.
ject nearest his heart and sue.
ceeded in defeating Assem- bly,
man Mazet for re election by
3o7 votes. The Assembly is
safely Republican, and will
probably stand IS to 65. The
Democrats carried Kings county
the only contest in doubt being
that for register. The vote is
close, Republicans carried AL
bany for the first time in many
years.
The Democrats have swept
the State Of Mississippi by 4o,-
900, with little opposition.
Maryland gives the Demo-
Gratis about $1,000 majority.
Massachusetts, gees Republi-
can as usual.
Democrats gain in Ohio, but
Republicans appear to have
carried the State.
Kentucky returns show DEM
ocratic losses without indicat>
ing the result.
Nebraska seems to be so close
nobody ku ows how it is gone.
Iowa goes Republican with a
great decrease of majorities.
Republicans carry the State
of New Jersey, with a majority
tn Senate aud Assembly.
In Pennsylvania the vote was
light. Republicans carry the
State by reduced 1najorities.
Democrats have swept the
state of Virginia.
South Dakota is given to the
R Republicans.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
CONFESSES ARSON, PAYS
UP.
Adam Keener, Converted at Re-
vival, Restores Money.

York, Pa, November g.
Adam Keener, of this city, paio
to-day to a local insurance COM
pany $7o5,I1 as "conscience
money"
/ Keener, who is 81 years old
fessed at a revival in Ep
worth Methodist Episcopal
Church last night that he had
set fire to a cigar box factory
which he owned in order that he
might collect the amount of the
insurance. This sum, which was
sos II, he afterward got from
the insurance company. Keener
professed conversion at the re-
viva1 and his confession follows
ed.
When he made his confession
he stood in the church sWaying
from side to side. He described
how he fired the building and
how afterward, seized with re-
morse, he went out into a field
and prayed and sang, seeking re-
lief. Not finding it, he thought
of suicide and actually made an
attempt to end his life by hang
ing, but his courage oozed out as
the rope began to choke, and
then he returned to the solace of
reper tence and ultimate confess
ion.
"If there are any of my friends
here" he cried, "they will do
me a favor by going to Mr..
Spangler. the insurance agent,
and telling him I did this and
will pay back the money. And
if there are any hremen here
who served at the fire and did
not get paid tor it l will pay
them if my means hold out"
Keener told also how he
bought three candles while on
an excursion to COLCHESTER, Nd,
and experimental with them up
on his return home in order to
carry out his subsequent effect
ual attempt to burn the builds
ing, He confessed to saturating
the walls and lumber with oil |
and to placing a gallon of gaso
line in each of the rooms.
After the services he went to
George Spangler, the agent with
whom he had insured, and call
ing him to the door made a ver>
bal confession, which was after
ward put in writing. Mr.. Spang>
ler made a report to his compan-
les, and as Keener made full |
financial reparation to day they
waived the privilege of prosecut-
ing him.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
A HUMAN HOUND.

About a year ago young
lady in the eastern part of the
county put a mortgage on her
land to furnish a young man
she was engaged to marry $I25
to 60 to school on. A short
time afterwards he wrote to her
for more money. She did net
send it, and the fellow notified
her that their contract was off.
Yesterday the land was sold by
the mortgage to collect his
note. Newton Enterprise.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
TREASURE TROVE IN A
SWAMP.
A Hunter Finds $4,000 in Gold
in an Iron Box.

Hunter Johnson, a white citi~
zen of Jackson, Miss, while
hunting in Pearl river Swamp
east of the city several days ago
discovered a box containing near
ly $4,000. The money was en-
cased in an iron case and was in
gold pieces, nearly all of them
$50 in denomination. It is
thought the money was a war
treasure. All of the coins bear
a date prior to 1850.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
DIR. SANDERLIN
Is DEAD,
Distinguished North Caro-.
linian Died in Baltimore.
BURIED IN RALEIGH,
Deceased Formerly State Au-
ditor and Came Near Be-
ing Governor.

ing Governor.
DR.. George w. Sanderlin, 70,
many years prominent figure
in the religious and public life
of North Carolina, died Monday
morning at 5 o'clock at a sani,
tarium in Baltimore, where be
has been under treatment fo1
more than year.
His remains were taken to
Raleigh, N. c., and inferred in
Oakwood cemetery.
Dursng his early lite he de-
voted himself to the ministry,
and he Was among the foremost
pulpit orators in the Baptist de-
nomination. Declining health
forced him to give up his chosen
labor After returning TO his
farm in Wayne county he was
honored by the people of his
State, who elected him Auditor
of the State in 1888. In 1892
he came near receiving the nom
ination for Governor on the
Democratic ticket. He made a
brilliant campaign, and was af>
te-wards appointed auditor in
the department of the interior
by President Cleveland. After
his retirement in 1896 from this
position DR.. Sanderlin's health
began to tail. He continued
his residence in Washington un
til the time of his death.
The deceased was one of the
States most honored citizens.
He was brilliant in intellect,
cultured, modest and brave. He
was held in warm affection by
the people of his State.
George W. Sanderlln, LII. D.,
was born in Camden county,
February, 1S43. His father was
Maxey Sanderlin, Esq, of Scot
tish descent, highly respected
and honored planter. DR.. San
derlin was one OF thirteen chill
dren, his mother being Martha
Sanderson, of Currituck county.
After attending the schools in
Elizabeth City DR.. Sanderlin
entered Wake Forest College,
which he left in August, 1861,
to enter the Confederate army.
However, after the war he was
recognized as a graduate Of the
college and given a diploma
crediting him in the class of
1862. DR.. Sanderlin enlisted as
private in Company E, Thirty
third Regiment, North Carolina
Volunteers, under Col. c. M.
Avery. He was rapidly pro-.
NOTED and soon became caps
tain. On several occasions he
commanded the regiment. For
gallantry at New Berne he was
promoted to third lieutenant
On the third day of the battle of
Gettysburg Lieutenant Sander
lin led his company in a charge
on the eneny's breastworks.
For this Re was made captain.
Captain Sanderlin participated
in many important battles.
Among others were New Berne,
Hanover Court House. Seven>
Days Fight around Richmond,
Cedar Run, Warrenton Springs,
Second Bull Run, Second Manas~
sas, Chanti!ly, Harper's Ferry,
Sharpsburg, Antietam, Freder>
icksburg, Wilderness, Chancell~
orsville, Gettysburg, Hagers>
town. Falling Waters, Smokers
Gap, Mine Run, Spottsylvania
Court House, Petersburg, Fus>
sells Mill, Burgess Mill, Bed
field and Hare's Hill. He COM
manded 800 sharpshooters at
Petersburg, repelling with this
force 5000 Federal troops at
49, A. A~~@s,o tfN~
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
Norfolk 81 South
el.n II. r..

Schedule in effect Aug. 2S, 80
Norfolk & Southern r. R. Nail and
Express trains, SOuthbonnd, daily lex.
sept Suniays,) leave Elizabeth City al
II:4o a. NJ, Northbound. daily, (exCepa
Sundays leave Elizabeth City at PAS
p. III. Trains Nos. 3 and leave Eliza
beth City Southbound 6p. M, North
bound o:3o a. m. Tuesday, Thur sd ay
and Saturday. The trains arrive at
and depart from Norfolk & Western de-
pot, Norfolk: connect at Norfolk with
all Rail and Steamer lines, and at
Edenton with Steamer for Roanoke,
Cashie, Chowan and Scuppernong
rivers; Transfer steamers to Wackey; S
Ferry, thence by Norfolk & Southern
R. R. to Roper, Pantego, and Bell
haven, connecting with Old Dominion
steamer for Mklcyville, Aurora,
Washington and all intermediate land,
ings.
Eastern Carolina Dispatch
Ola ID :. @.
The steamer Newberne leaves
Elizabet til City Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday at p. NJ for New
Berne. Oriental, Roanoke Island con-
Meeting with the A. & n. c. Z r. for
Goldsboro, Kinston, MorehGad City,
and with thew. .&W. R. R. forJ jacksonville
Wilmington, N. c, etc. Returning
leave New Bern 7 ue Z ay and
Friday.
Tickets on sale at Eliza Cit5
station to all landings, Newberne
Kinston, Goldsboro, Morehead C1tv
and Wilmington, N. c.
Daily all rail service l'e.v ,er Eliza
beth City and New YorF P:l''. delph1'
Baltimore and Norfolk.
Through cars and as 10" ates and
quicker time than by any ote.,': route.
Direct all goods to b shipped via
Eastern Carolina Dispa' ch as follows
From Norfolk by Nortol & Southern
Railroad; Baltimore by w. & B. 4.
R., President Street Stat IN, oh1!adel.
phia, Philadelphia R. R., Do>k Street
Station; New York, by Pcnusylvan1a
R. R., Pier II North River, and OLD
Dominion Line.
For further information apply to M
H. Snowden, Agent, Elizabeth City, OF
to the General Office of the Norfolk q
Southern R. R. Company, Norfolk, Va
NJ. K. KING, General Manager.
nc. HUDGINS, c. F. & P. Agt.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10

| NANh ouu OIOUcWdlI JdSkSO
when those gallant heroes fel
| Mr.. Sanderlin was three time
wounded. He served four year
participated in forty battles, wa
only once in the hospital, wa
never taken prisoner, was give
one brief furlough, and misse
scarcely a skirmish, fight O
march in which the Army Q
Northern Virginia participated
General Hoke has said of Cap
tain Sanderlin:: 81 know hi
war record thoroughly. Iknov
that he was always present fo
duty"
At the close Of the war Cap
tain Sanderlin settled in Eliza
beth City, but feeling called t.
the ministry be entered th'
Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary at Greenville, S. c.
and graduated with honor in 18,
81. During his academical ant
collegiate course he graduated il
seven languages, and as classi
cal and scientific scholar he hac
a wide reputation. After leaving
the seminary he did general
Sabbath School work for one
year in North Carolina. In 1868
he was ordained to preach in
Wake Forest chapel. Subse-
quently he assumed charge OF
the church at Goldsboro, but
resigned after three years to make
a tour Of Egypt and Palestine
with DR.. John A. Broadus, who
was waiting in Rome, but miss
ing the steamer DR.. Sanderlin
had to abandon the trip. About
this time, while in Baltimore,
he preached in Franklin Square
Baptist church with such power
that when Rev. DR.. J. b. Haw>
thorne resigned DR.. Sanderlin
was unanimously called. lie en-
tered upon his charge in 1871,
and resigned in 1876, his ardu~
Gus work having SO undermined
his health that he was compelled
to retire from the active minis
Try.
DR.. Sanderlin then settled at
Goldsboro and turned his atten>
ton to agriculture and writing
for various publications on agri-
cultural lines. He became v;ide~
ly known throughout the State,
and III 1888 he accepted the NOM
ination for State Auditor from
the Democratic party. He won
a great reputation as an able,
speaker and campaign
er, and iii January, 1880, entered
upon his duties as State Auditor.
The deceased was a prominent
for the nom ination
for Governor in 1892 when Gov
ernor Elias Carr was named. He
participated brilliantly in the
campaign, and in 1898 was ap>
pointed by President Cleveland
fourth Auditor of the Treasury.
DR.. Sanderlin then removed to
Washington, where he has since
resided. He resigned his posit~
ion in the Treasury Department
after the inauguration of Presi-
dent Mckinley, but he and his
family continued to make Wash
ington their home.
The deceased was a man of
the highest sense Of honor and
as sympathetic and tender as a
woman. He was always deeply
interested in church work and
in education. He was vice-presi-
dent Of the Baptist State Cons
vention and a trustee of Wake
Forest College. The degree of
LII. D. was conferred on him by
both Wake Forest and Judson
He was also an Odd
Fellow and a member Of the
Knights of Pythias.
DR.. Sander1in married Miss
Eliza w. Wooten, daughter of
Colonel Wooten of Lenoir
and they had six child
rem, four of whom are living.
He has numerous relatives
throughout the State. He leaves
4 wife aud four daughters, Misses
Eeulah, Georgia, Pattie and
Rosalie.
CASTORIA
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10
Hotel Keeper Whipped.

Liberty, Mo. Nov. 7.-Fifteen
or more masked regulators" en-
tered the Arthur Hotel, the lead
ing hostelry here, after midnight
last night, took John r, Robin
son, the landlord, out of bed, led
him in his night clothes to the
cemetery and whipped him. He
was allowed to return to the
hotel On his promise to leaye
Liberty within fifteen days. Com
plaiut had been made that the
hotel had become disreputable.
Beforeyou leave for the sea shore be
sure and take NO-HED-AKE Tablets
with you. No cure no pay. doses
for 10 cents.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-10

NO-HED-AKE Toblets are guaran-
teed. No cure no pay. 7doses for 10
cents. Cures all headaches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
THE CAKE-WALk ERs.
Those who VIII Cat the Fisco"
Wing mt Charity Benefit Friday.

The following prominent young men VIII
participate in the cake-walk, which VIII
be one of the features Of the charity ben
eft to be given at the Bijou Friday
night: Messrs. Herbert Curtis (who VIII
be the lesder). Joel Perrin Venable john
son, Gessner Harrison, James Pollard,
John Mcintyre, Charles Harra. "Corky
WlbCn, Henry Hotchkiss, Charles q. he
quembough, G. +. Higgins. and Messts'
Deltrick. Tower. Blanton, and FORBES
The Rag-Time Opera, 10 be gwen DJ
Messrs. John Mcintyre and Charles HaF-
IA. will be one Of the most clever black
face singing and dancing acts that has
ever been seen here in an amateur enter
tainment Little Miss Wilma Newman
who has made quite a local reputation
AS a singer. will also contribute an enjoy
able number TO the programme.
The sale Of seats is already quite large,
and entire rows are being reserved for
theatre parties. Both boxes will be occu-
pied by society folk. while the audience
i'm the orchestra viii. be a brilliant one
Manager Wells will have the theatre
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
A rehearsal will be held at the Bijou on
Friday afternoon at 4 O'Clock, and all
those who require orchestra accompani-
ment for their acts are requested 10 be on
hand at the hour mentioned. Mr.. Her
bert Curtis has been chosen as stage man
ager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08

appeared before Justice Crutchnein yes
terday morning he was quiet enough. ne
had said boastfully what he was goihs W
tell Richmonds great Justice Johh, pu.
when be was once In the presence vi uio
terror to evil-doers, and saw that unuei
lin 90 up. which usually happens when
his Honor begins to sniff battle, he quail
ed and became as peaceful as a chlid. he
said he was a deserter from ch''e.
States coal-barge at Noifolk. he go.
drunk, he said and as he mas the napie
OF raising the ruler OF the lower rssion'
when ne IL drunk, they put him In irons,
Thst explains why he had manacles anu
letters on him when he was arrested ne
eaid the chains were filed from the rings;
Justice John sent him down to JAN anu
the naval authorities Of Norfolk were ho-
titled OF his arrest.
lee Edwards (colored) was charged with
entering the cash-drawer OF Charles pun
ker ON west Broad street, with intent "
rob H. and was sent 10 JAN ior iou'
months. ~ ID
John Bowles gave beating 10 l. w.
Leiberger, and was fined $40.
Maggie Robinson stole a dress rom
Mary walker, and was given sixty Gays
In Jail. n
s Smith. the Spanish negro al
rested because he was alleged TO nave
threatened to kill prominent ci'i@en,
was also given hearing. He sald ne ciu
not have any idea or purpose OF kilins
any one. and that he had lived peaceaply
i'm Richmond for more than twenty years.
II was shown, however, that he had Haue
the threat. and Justice Crutchneio, hoI
choosing to take any chances, placed Diin
under a $500 bond for twelve months.
fillmore Bosher. charged with entering
the pawnbrokers shop Of Samuel stern
and stealing merchandise to the value Oh
$50. was sent on to the grand jury
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
Property Transfers.

Richmond: A. II. Robins and wife TO
Mrs. Margaret a. Shields, Is feet on south
side Marshall street. s2ls feet east OF
Gilmer, $500.
John and Daniel II. Mahony and their
wives to Bridget E., wife Of j. f. Nc
Sorley, 101 1-6 feet on alley between tloyd
and Grove avenues and Lornoardy ana
Plum streets, 500. 49,
John Mahoney and wife 10 same, N52
feet on north side Floyd avenue. lO0 feet
east Of Lombardy street, reserving VEN
doris lien for S2,74O, $1,000.
Old Dominion Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION, George H., Annie A., and Mary
II. Burgess to y. r. Savage, 60 feet on
Adams street, northeast corner Canal
1888.
Henry S. Smiths trustee and Tenant
and Casl1ie, special commissioners, TO q
r. Graham, half interest in 26412 feet on
north side Main street, extending from
Twenty-sixth street to Twenty-sevehth H.
subject TO the contingent right OF DOVER
of Mrs II. S. Smith, $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
Joe OFT mt the Academy Tonight.

Looking for Trouble" is the title Of
Joe OTIS new farce comedy which VIII
engage the attention of theatre-goers at
the Academy of Music tonight and TO-
morrow matinee and night, and it Is quite
needless TO remind the amusement pup
lie that Mr.. OFT and his admirable com
pany are fully equipped with all that
eoes towards making up a delightfully."-
funny entertainment. Mr.. OFT is a come
dian of rare talents, and his work alone
insures the kind of comedy which never
fails to cause thorough appreciation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
Enxrnrfh League RnIIy.

A grand rally of the Epworth League
Union of Richmond and Manchester VIII
he held at St. James Methodist Episcopal
church. Twenty-ninth and MarshaIl
streets, tomorrow night at Sl5 O'CLOCK
The annual election of ofhcers VIII take
place at this meeting and reports are eN-
,ected from each of the various leagues
in the union.
Rev. Mr.. Read, of Central church, Man
chester will deliver the address, and an
interesting hour is promised to all who
attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
American Home ID and l. Association.

The annual stockholders meeting OF the
American Home Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION was held yesterday at Z: NJ,
i'm the Office Of the association, No.
north Tenth street
The Board OF Directors were elected as
follows: Otis II. Russell. j. j. Hawkes.
+. E. Swain, b. c. Cook, and a. W.
CARRIER.
The following officers were elected Tor
the ensuing year: OTIS II. Russell presl'
dent: ]. j. Hawkes., vice-president; Is. -
Arnold. secretary and cashier, and >. D.
y Patteson, general attorney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
Supreme Court.

Jones VS.. Jones's Executor. Argued by
Robert Stiles for appellant, and submit
ted.
McComb VS.. McComb. Argued by John
Hunter, Jr., for appellant, and +. i. Cor
don. Jr., and Jackson Guy for appellees'
and submitted.
Bull VS.. Engleking. Continued.
Davis VS.. Hepperl. Argued by 5. ~ An
derson for appellant, and continued uhtli
TODAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-08
Pocket-Book Lost and Found.

Mrs. Hart who resides in Henrico, was
i'm the city for awhile yesterday, ana
while driving down Main street lost her
pocket-book, containing Sis in money.
The loss was reported 10 Policeman
Angle, who took the back track and saw
a young man pick the pocket-book up
near Ninth street. The book was re-
turned to Mrs. Hart, who gave the young
man 81