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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
ELIZABETH CITY.
Appointment of List Taker and
Assessors.
A Small Fire soon. Extinguishcd-
Norfolk People I'm Town Fishers
men Have Not Been Realizing Snn.
quine Expectations THIS Scuson.
Especial to virgInian-pilot.)

Elizabeth City, N. c.. April 4.-This
being the year, according to law, for a
re-assessment of property. the Board
ular session yesterday appointed for
Elizabeth City Township the following
ist-takers and assessors.
List Taker-Mr. Frank Vaughan.
Assessors: First Ward--M. N. Saw
yer.
Second Ward-John Cartwright.
Third Ward-Robert Williams.
Fourth Ward-Charles Reid.
Fifth Ward-J. j. Flora.
Sixth Ward-H. c.. Godfrey.
Seventh Ward-J. W. Sharber
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Mr.. c. w. Grice. who left here two
weeks ago in the interest of the North
Carolina New Light Co., reports from
Washington, n. c., that he has sold
two county rights. one for Beaufort
county and one for Pitt county. Mr.
Grice is hustler and has n good ching,
hence success is bound to attend his
efforts.
Last evening about 1880 the fire bell
struck. The fire was located in the
Leigh barber shop on Road street. In
two and half minutes from the first
stroke of the bell, the Albcmarle Fire
Company was on the spot and ready
for action. The flames We're soon eX-
tinguished with but little damage. They
started in the roof from a spark.
DR.. +. Fl. Johnson left yesterday to
attend the Albemarle Presbytery,
which convenes in Goldsboro this even>
ing. He will be absent several days
aftea the Presbytery adjourns. looking
after matters pertaining to his church
Mr.. Herman Clark. of Norfolk, spent
few days in our town on business, go
ing down to Roanoke Island SATURDAY.
and returning yesterday.
Mr.. A. II. Davis left yesterday for
Sandy Point to look after his fishing in
terests there, Mr.. Davis sustained con-
siderable loss in his oyster business,
which he hopes to repair out of success
in fishing. Our fishermen are not real
izing their sanguine expectations, how
ever, at the beginning of the season.
The fish have been somewhat scarce.
and the prices have not been up well.
MISS Minnie Cooper, of Norfolk coun-
~, va, has been on 4 short visit TO her
friend, Mrs. w. S. Whitson, on Factory
avenue.
Captain Rhodes. of the steamer New
Bern. had the pleasure of n visit from
his wife and children, OF Norfolk. sat
urday and Sunday. They returned yes
terday.
Mr.. J. F. T. steger. proprietor o. the
Eiizaoeth CITY Bottling establishment,
ieit Yesterday on his regular spring
trip. He has very large trade i'm aii
the Eastern counties of the State.
Mfs l. NJ. Meekins returned to her
home on West Main street Yesterday
after visit of several months 70
friends at Wake Forest
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
A Decision in the Public Printing
Case.
AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF
Appeal From Judge Browns Decis-
ION to tho Supreme Court Noted :
Rival salary Claims 80 He Adjudi-
Sending out tho Revenue
aud Machinery Acis-Fire at snow
lIui-sandford All Hight.

Raleigh, N. c., April 4.-Judge Brown
yesterday rendered his decision in the
public printing case.
After considering the pleadlngs, af-
fidavits and arguments Of counsel the
court considers:
!. That there Is no cause of action
stated in the pleadings against Ed
wards e Broughton and Uzzell
2. That plaintiff is not entitled to a
mandamus against Clyde r. Hoey and
his associates, former members of joint
Committee on Printing.
3. That, IL plaintiff has any remedy
for the alleged breach of contract it is
by act, or against State for damage to
be prosecuted in the court appointed by
law.
4. That this proceeding cannot be
maintained 7
Wherefore 1t is adjudged that the
proceeding be dismissed and that plain
tiff and it's prosecution bond be taxed
with costs by the clerk.
The suit was brought, it will be re-
-membered- by heEapital Printing Co
(Barnes Bros.) against the members
of the Joint Legislative Committee on
Printing, the Secretary of state, Ed
wards II Broughton and against T.. NJ.
Uzzell, to test the validity of the con-
tract made by the Printing Committee
with Edwards * Broughton and j.. NJ.
Uzzell.
The Capital Printing Company claim
ed that the Committee round as fact
that it's bid was the lowest and that
1t was responsible and its bond APPROX
cd and the contract was awarded TO IL
by a vote of the committee; that the
MOI .,nd n
then made and that it had n vested
right in said contract which neither the
committee nor the General Assembly
could take away. 1t was further claim
ed that the joint resolution SUBSEQUENT
ly passed by the General Assembly In
SO far as il imposed the obligation
heretofore existing between 1t and the
State impaired the obligation of the
contract and was therefore contrary TO
the provision of the Constitution of the
United States and of the State of North
Carolina. and therefore null and void.
Judge Brown having decided all these
points against the plaintiff an appeal
has been taken to the Supreme Court
RIVAL SALARY CLAIMS.
There is or rather will be, n contest
in the courts over the Office of State
agent of swamp lands.
Cen W. c.. Lewis, CDem.) OF Colds
boro. was elected 10 the position a
month ago by the Board of Internal I'M
prOvCmcnts.
A short while before that John a.
Ramsey, CRepD, of Salisbury. had been
reelected by the State Board OF Edu-
catiCp.
Both have sent in bills this month,
ana neither have received any money.
nor will receive Superintendent Mebane
yays, until he receives instructions from
the hoard or the courts decide the mat
icg.
Gen. Lewis bill is for s9i.ll. from
February - 10 April !.
Mr. Eamsey's bill is for sS3"3. from
March LIST 10 April lst. He has already
received pay for February
Bo:h are for "sereices rendered"
Iir. Ramsey announces in letter
that ne will not give up the office vol
urtarN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
81 WI A.,

Selma, n. c.. April 4-Miss Nora Pool
-and AH-t-nnlaia- 1nrleX- Of Pine Level,
were married here today. the Pew. j.
II. Parker officiating. II was run
away match. After the ceremony the
parties returned 10 Pine Level which
will be their home.
Mr.. John Massey one OF the oldest
citizens Of Johnston county, died yes
ierddy afternoon. He was 81 years of
age and resided about three miles from
THIS place. y
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

was discovered in the Potter building,
situated in the center of the business
part of the town. Though the people
responded quickly to the alarm, the fire
had gained too much Roadway to be
checked, and it required every exertion
to save the stores across the street. The
entire building. togther with a small
frame house adjacent was quickly con-
sumed. Nothing was saved. For a
while great anxiety was felt for the
whole business section of the town.
burning shingles were carried half q
mile. The loss is estimated as follows:
Joshua Potter. barroom, $4,000. insur-
ance, $1,000; ]. f. Harper, $1,000, insur-
ance, $500; Geo. NJ. Lindsay, lawyer,
loss, 5000; l.. V. Morrill,. lawyer, $500;
j. Il. MCGOWAN, merchant. loss I'M
known. The fire originated from a CT
gar stump thrown into a pile of rub
biSh -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
WINSTON.
THE KESTER MACHINE WORKS
BURNED DOWN

Winston. ". c., April 4.-The ma
chine shops and foundry OF the Hester
manufacturing Company, situated two
miles northeast of this city. were de-
s'royed by fire at IL o'clock Saturday
night. The fire Is thought to have been
the work of incendar.es. \ wooden
storage building belonging to Mr.. C!ce-
70 llSe was also burned. Both buildings
were discovered 10 be on fire about the
same time. The Kester Manufacturing
company had $500 insuran nee on its
plant. The loss is several thousand dol
lars in excess of this amount
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

Maj. Hugh Mcdonald, poet of loca
celebrity at Staiesvi.le. has written {
companion piece 10 Kipl;ng's "IhC
White Mans Burden" which he call:
THE Black Mans Burden"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

Mining operations around Lexington
are on boom. a Rhode Island COM
pauy has bought a gold mine % miles
from there for $4,000 and begin work al
once. The Silver Hill Gold Mine. 10
miles from Lexington, is being devel-
oped by an English company. The pay
roll is. $4,000 a month.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

Revenue Collector Duncan Is credited
with saying that there are n greater
number Of Illicit distilleries in Johnston
county than in any county in Eastern
Carolina. We have reasons to believe
that the gentleman is mistaken.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
SANFORD SET RIGHT.

The News and Observer has received
the following statement from Sanford {:
AS several travelling men stopping
mere within the past few days report
that the idea is prevalent that there
Is Il case of smallpox at one of the no.
tells here. our people desire to state
through the News and Observer that
this report is totally without founda-
ton. The health of the place has new
er been better, there has not been the
slightest cause for such rumor. and,
as our wide-awake board of Aldermen
e-takon-eve precaution, it is not
anticipated that we shall be troubled
by the dread disease
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

Evangelist w. p. Fife is reported to
be seriously i'll a Eldorado. Ark, where
he went recently 10 conduct a meet
ing. Mrs. Fife left Thomasville a few
rights ago for the bedside OF her hus-
band.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
THE NEWS FROM THE STATFS AND IT'S CAPIIAI
MUNYON'S GUARANTEE.
Strong Assertions as TO Just What
tho Remedies VIII Do:

Mupyon guarantees
that bis rheumatism
Cure will euro nearly
oil cases OF rheulna-
tism in d few hours;
that his Dyspepsia Cure
will cure indigestion and
all stomach troubles;
that bis Kidney Cure
Will cure 90 per cent.
OF oil cases OF kidney
trouble; that hiu Gu
tarth Cure will cure
catarrh no matter how
long standing; that his
Headache Cure will cure
any Kind OF headache in
a few minutes: that
his Cold euro will
nttfrfrlr hrn.fr -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

Smithfleld is in need of more houses
for people who want to locate there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
SENDING OUT REVENUE ACT.

sENDEGG OUT REVENUE ACT.
The Secretary Of state was yesterday
busy sending out the revenue and Ma
chinery Acts 10 the registers OF deeds
of the various counties. one copy is
sent for each list-taker, one for each
county commissioner and one for each
county officer. This takes about 1000
cop!cs. Then each member of the Leg
isllturc gets five copies. which makes
another LOCO. This will leave about
1000 for next year. as there have been
5000 printed,
FIRE AT SNOW HILL.
y special from Snow Hill says:
Monday morning at $3.50 o'clock fire
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

The Branning Manufacturing Com
pany having enlarged the bridge draw
at Columbia so as to permit the pass
ing of their large barges, are now
on the eve OF erecting saw mill OF a
daily capacity of 10000 feet. The same
company will construct railroad
through its extensive timber holdings
to the southern end of Tyrrell county,
and perhaps to Hyde county. also, and
soon 1t Will not be said of Tyrrell tina
1t hasn't a railroad.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

Charlotte has an organiza ton of chill.
dren known as The Children of the
ConfeGcracy."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05
STATE new. NorEs.

The recent cyclone tore off the ROOF
OF the opera house in Fayetteville.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-05

form Of cold and 60 on through the entire n.t OF
remedies. At all druggists. rs cents n vial.
IL yon need medical advice write Prof Mupyon
1908 Arch ST.. Ph!'n. 1t is absolutely free.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
Preserved soap nubbIe,.

If one wishes to make soap bubbles
which will last several days, prepare
the following mixture in room where
the temperature is not lower than 90
degrees: Dissolve at 4 gentle heat one
part Of CASTLE soap, previously cut into
thin shavings, in 40 parts Of water, dis
titled, if possible, and. whea the solu-
ton is cold, filter it.
Having done this carefully, mix in
a bottle by violent and persistent shak-
ing, q little at a time, two parts Of
glycerin with three parts Of the above
mentioned solution of soap and allow
it then to stand where it will not be in
the way of dust. The liquid, which is
at first clear, soon becomes turbid. Aft
er few days white precipitate will
have risen to the top of the liquid, leav-
ing the remainder clear. Draw off the
clear portion with siphon "a bent tube)
and keep it for use. To use siphon
it is necessary first to fill it and then
to plunge the shorter arm into the
liquid to be drawn off.
This mixture is called glycerin liquid.
The film it forms is Of such strength
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
Why CannibaIs Eat Men.

Some grewsome information has
been collected by a member of the
European medical fraternity in rela-
ton to tribes that eat men. A French
man figures that 20 per cent Of all
cannibals eat the dead in order to
glorify them; 10 per cent eat great
warriors in order that they may in
herit their courage and eat dead chill
dren in order to renew their youth; 10
per cent partake of their near relatives
from religious motives, either in con-
nection with initiatory rites or to glori.
fly deities, and 5 per cent feast in order
to avenge themselves upon their enc
mics. Those who devour human flesh
because of famine are reckoned as 1S
per cent.
In short, deducting all these there re-
mains only a portion of "a per cent
who partake of human flesh because
they prefer it to other means of ali.
mentation.
In the heart of Africa man eating Is
continued to this day, and to such an
extent that in certain villages ribs and
quarters of man meat can be bought.
1t is easier for the native there to kill
men when they desire flesh than to go
to the exertion of hunting game.-St.
Louis POst-Dispatch.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24

"Once, when / was in New York
some years ago." said A. ". Whelpley,
81 found myself one afternoon stand
ing before a counter in one of that
city's largest dry goods houses select
ing some collars.
"a good many men sailed up while
l was there and ordered collars Of
various sizes, from 13 to 1S.
81 heard a full, rather hoarse voice,
ask for turn down, 90
81 turned to note the man with the
thick neck and heheld Grover Cleve-
land beside me- I knew him by his
resemblance to the fellow on the cigar
boxes.
Il had been given my change and a
small packet of wares by the auburn
haired goddess of the counter, and with
one more glance at the generous pro-
portions of the man of destiny l was
moving away when, strangely enough,
the autocrat of the house of congress,
Tom Reed, came steaming up to the
counter.
There they stood, neither evidently
knowing the proximity of the other.
"And bless me if he didn't ask for
collars, second medium, welt band,
turned front, 81!
81 wondered if he thought the store
provided a surveyor for such mon
strous measures, but the goddess was
equal to the occasion and handed out
the desired size" Cincinnati Enquirer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
THEODORE TlLToN.
As Seen In Paris Recently by q Wo.
man Whom He Had BefriendeG.


man Whom He Had BefriendeG.
Many years ago | was frightened,
bitter, angry little rebel, one Of the
only two southern girls in q large
school far up the Hudson river. 1t
was not very long after the close Of
our terrible civil war; and the twa
angry but helpless little creatures
were the Victims of the bitter spiriy
which at that time was still so strong.
Suddenly she crowd Of tormentors
was dispen.ed by a tail, beautiful
girl, the acknowledged queen of the
school. Ss.e gathered US both into
her tender clasp. and her voice sang
like a clarion as she said: .'Cowardsi
Don't you ice their black dresses?' 1t
was enough, and in a moment. the tide
turned. and our prosecutors became
our CONSIDERS.
Our rescuer, our guardian angel. as
she became henceforth, was sister of
Theodore Tilton and was about to
graduate. while we had just entered
school.
The day OF her graduation came. and
among the judges was Mr.. Tilton. then
in the zenith Of his fame. brilliant.
handsome. debonair. with gracious
words for every one. but many kind
and gentle ones for the sisters. two de-
voted little worshipers. whose story be
had been icld..
l was the Junior winner Of the first
prize for spelling. and never will for
get my thrill of conscious self respect
when he said, THE tables are turned,
and the little rebel has conquered you"
Last spring I was at an afternoon tea
in Paris and was attracted by the gran
deur of an old man. who lowered above
all present like giant among pygmies.
Some vagrant memory was stirred. so
1 asked the name of this grand old
man" and was told that he was Theo-
dore Tilton and that he never permit
ted himself to be presented to stran-
gers unless. knowing who he was. they
themselves requested presentation.
Doing homage to the spirit which
prompted such a course. l asked that
'" EC ddO tucu iOi-
lowed such an hour of pleasant remi-
niscences as will not soon be forgotten.
From the beautiful spot upon the
banks of the Hudson where we first
met we wandered through many lands
and many scenes. l had known him
first when he was like giant tree of
the forest in the pride and pomp of it's
full new growth. l saw him again,
like that same giant tree, which. hav-
ing withstood the warning and the
buffeting of the elements. stood COW
cred with heavy moss, still straight
and strong, above the petty things Of
life, but-alone.
Today he is the center Of a circle Of
loving friends, who, amid brilliancy of
intellect and height of social position,
still feel that his presence gives them
honor. His face shows the impress of
such agony as few souls have battled
with and have lived, but it also shows
the courage Of the vanquisher of him.
self. So today Theodore Tilton stands,
ever lonely. ever aloof. but to the last
with naughty head unbent.-Indian-
apolis Sentinel.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
A MODERN FABLE.
The Story of the Elephant who Was
Very Ignorant.

The Story of the Elephant who Was
Very Ignorant.
Once there was an elephant that
tired CT life in the jungle, so he decid-
ed to join a circus at the first opportu-
nifty. Shortly after making up his mind
on this point he was strolling through
the forest, cursing the flies high and
low, when he came upon the agent of
a great American circus who was en-
gaging African talent for the following
season. Although the agent saw him
coming, be paid no attention to the dis-
contented elephant, who naturally felt
sighted.
Hello" he trumpeted. Wouldn't
you like to have me grace your cir
eus?"
"Oh, 1 don't know!" carelessly re-
piled the agent. What stunts can you
do?"
what can I do?" asked the surpris-
ed elephant.
well, you're bright one. you are"
ssrcastically replied the agent. Can
you balance yourself ON the tip of your
trunk, or turn back somersault, or
play the intermezzo from 'Cavalleria
Rusticana' on a slide trombone, or do
high dive into three feet Of water, or
conduct an orchestra p
The poor, bewiidered elephant meek
ly acknowledged his inability TO per-
form any of the feats mentioned.
81 thought So" remarked the circus
man. Now. if you'll attend dramat-
ic school for five or six years and study
hard about 16 hours day I'll make
you an offer that'lr'-s But with loud
roar of despair the stagestruck animal
took to the woods. ta~
Moral.-The professions are over
crowded.-Brooklyn Life.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
TIMOTHY WOODRUFF.
An Anecdote which illustrates Hi
Gift at Repartee.

An Anecdote which illustrates His
Gift at Repartee.
Few men Of prominence in public af-
fairs can compare with Lieutenant
Governor Timothy L. Woodruff in
many sidedness. In his young man
hood he was an athletic light at Yale
and foremost in students pranks and
frolics. When his college days were
over, he went into commercial and
manufacturing life and by rare COM
bination of energy, industry and good
luck made himself millionaire. Dur
ing this period 1t is said that he never
violated his rule to live frugally and to
devote himself to business until his in
come was $4,000 year.
When he reached this point, he en-
tered political life and applied himself
to it as engrossingly as he had to man
ufacturing and, it may be added, as
successfully. He rose rapidly from the
ranks until he became one Of the lead
ers Of the state and in 1SDG was selected
as the running mate of Governor
Frank s. Black and in 1898 Of Theo-
dOre Roosevelt. He has very pleas
ing personality and looks far more like
q Yorkshire squire than typical
American. He is fastidious in dress to
such an extent IS to provoke the satire
of political opponents, who have dubbed
him "Tiln O. the Wescots" and meek
tie Timothy." He is fluent speaker
and writer and Is quick at repartee.
Once when In debating with q wealthy
politician the latter said:
Wealth gives you no advantage. I'm
MS rich as you are"
eyes,. replied Mr.. Woodruff. "but
you made your fortune out of politics,
and that's where I'm spending minc."-
Saturday Evening Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
A Man of Nerve.

The most curious feature in the case
Of a miner imprisoned for nearly 70
hours in the Gaylord coal mine at
Plymouth, Pa, was his peacefully fall
ing asleep in his tomb as soon as he
realized that he was likely to be res
cued. 1t would be difficult to imagine a
more serene nervous system. There
were plenty of chances, too, that the
miners might not get the poor fellow
out alive. When finally he did emerge,
ne behaved himself as hero ought to
behave-quietly, with less thought of
himself than Of his distracted mother,
who at the, moment was at home pray
ing for him.-Collier's Weekly.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
Joubert's Reply.

Those who met General Joubert
when he was in New York city few
years ago as the guest Of Henry
George recall him as plain faced old
man with a mass of black hair streak
ed with gray and full. grizzled beard.
He speaks English, but his wife, a
woman prematurely aged with domes-
tlc toll, spoke nothing save Dutch and
sat patient, though Enthusiastically bored,
at the affairs to which she and her hus-
band were invited. With the father
and the mother was n strapping son Of
16 or thereabout, who strongly resem-
bled Joubert.
The old general told with modesty Of
his negotiations with the British at
Majuba Hill, and his eyes sparkled
as he recited his reply to the British
commander in chief
at does not comport with these"
said the British general, pointing to the
decorations on his breast, "to accede to
your terms"
To which said Joubert. pointing to
his rifiemen. "And it does not comport
with those to offer any others. New
York Sun.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24
Creatures of Circumstance.

Once upon time there was a Boy
whose Neighbors were all very sordid
Those Neighbors would not suffer the
Boy to destroy their property, no mat
ter what the occasion
So the Boy grew up without ever
having achieved any Halloween pranks
to speak of.
"Alas!" cried the Boy. when he had
become an obscure and unimportant
Man. 1--WE are what circumstances
make US"
This fable teaches us to be kind to
childreu.--Detroit Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-24

DR.. c.. F. B. Burchmore.
House Physician of the Suffolk
'Dispensary, Boston, writes:
''There is no question regard
ing the remarkable curative
value of WARMERS SAFE CURE.
I have watched very carefully
the results of this great remedy
upon patients afflicted with any
of the many diseases of the kid
neys and urinary organs. From
the benefit derived, I feel it is
most assuredly a specific ofgreat
value