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WITNESS TELLS OF NAPOLEON’S BURIAL HR*. r.% r* (5t Helena Rites Described ini'Letter to Mother. Londog.—Among the 1,600 British jkroops who assisted at the burial of jNapoleod at St Helena, May 9, 1821, I was Lieut Duncan Darroch, of the I Twentieth Foot The day after the ceremony be wrote his mother an ac count of It Napoleon bad died May 5, | and his <body remained In Its Island tomb until 1810, when, by direction | of. King; Louis Phlllippe, It was con iveyed to; Baris and placed In a magnl iflcent sarcophagus under the dome of the Hotel- idea J«vaUUos. • ;r - - Lieutenant Darroch’s letter has been ;publlsh«l for the first time In The | Sunday 5 limes, of London. The' Sir 1 Hudson- mentioned In the letter, which ils reprinted here, was Sir Hudson jLowe, who had been governor of St. [Helena since 1816, shortly after Na jpoleon was Interned there. The letter read: “We yesterday Interred the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte with military honors. The funeral I will describe as best I can. “In the first place, you must under stand the figure of the ground near Longwood. The island (generally speaking) Is composed of high and narrow diverging ridges of hills run ning, or rather diverging from Diana’s Peak toward the coast, where they i terminate abruptly In tremendous prec ipices; the valleys between these are grvery deep. v Chosen by Napoleon. "Longwood Is situated on one of ;these ridges, and the place Nap chose Ifor his body to He In was In the val ley between that and James’ valley, ' where-.jhetpwn is. and which, from 'its'circular form. Is called (at least, near the head of It) the Devil’l Punch | Bowl, the part near the sea Is called Rupert's valley. “Thg troops, of which there were about 1,600, were formed from Long ] wood Guard bouse on the bank above idle road in succession, by seniority— j Twentieth Marines, Sixty-sixth St. Helena Artillery Regiment and Volun teers; on the left eleven guns of the artillery as the firing party. We were In open order, resting on our arms reversed. Bands playing the - dirgp. “After a little while the procession appeared through the gate. First came * the priest and Henry Bertrand, carry ing the censer, after these. Doctor Ar nott and the French doctor, next the undertakers, and then the. body. ~ - “The body of his own carriage had Bi taken off, and something like an i "hearse put In its place. He was rri by four of his own horses with ! illlons In his Imperial livery. There a plain mahogany coffin, and in stead of a pall his cloak was thrown over it. On the top was a large book with his sword lying on It .. “Napoleon Bertrand and the head valet walked one on each side of the heirt|b; six of our grenadiers, without r 'arms, marched on each side. French Wear Black. “After the body came the lead horse, jp)>eautlfully caparisoned; on either side rode Counts Bertrand and Montholon; after them, a small carriage with the countess and two of her children In It (All the French were In black). The naval and staff military officers followed, and as soon as the whole had .gassed the left of the rear, we round ed arms and followed. “The troops did not go down Into the Valley, but formed In the road Im mediately over the grave, In the same order, resting on our arms while the ceremony went on. “1 must now* describe the grave or tomb that w<§ prepared for him. The spot that be chose Is in the highest extremity of a small garden belonging to a Mr. Torbett; It Is completely over hung for a space of about thirty square yards or more with five or six weeping willows, and a little on one side was jßdßjdßg of the best water in the is- which he used every day to ■Bis runs down the valley; there SSSHi stream perceptible; near the the moisture is just sufficient BHHeep the tars completely green and NM place cool—-here the grave was HH;.: Interior oapaclt.v was 12 feet 8 feet long and 0 feet wide, sur- by a wall about 3 feet thick HHthe way down and plastered witli ■Hmn cement to about 2 feet from the iHora and resting on blocks of stone. BHB Stone eoflln was constructed like stone box with the lid open ■MAbe Md resting on one of its edges.” HP *"• Bice Are Told Whisky Bp Will Counteract Poison lißansas City.— Members of the homi- BHm squad exchanged pleased grins BHKtisloned future orders command ■Hhtfß te add whisky, or some other HfHHf; beverage, to their usual HRinfient, following a session at a Keen* (police school here. W Tbejf A*ere advised by a city lab "watorj bead that such might be a "Whlisky, gin, or any other alcoholic told them, “is the best gMM§|p|aner for any poison contaMi ing carboßc acid.” ■' ICM Oaken Ship Found Sorefl, Qoe. —Workmen digging a trendy far a sewer system In the Do minion government shipyard here an* cover*# the keelson and stern of an old yefceelTiuiit of oak. Imbedded deep ly tn/he sabd. No trace of the craft's be found. wi\ M andj|M# REAL ENJOYMENT “Yes, sir, It was Jqst about the Ideal vacation. Nothing to do but 101 l around all day In comfortable chairs. No mosquitoes, no insects of any kind. ’ Pleasant, smiling people on all aides. No big bills running up, no relatives, no sunburn. ■ “Just peace and quiet all day long. A thorough rest for the mind and body —the kind of vacation you’ve always dreamed about. “Yes, sir, It was ideal. We certain ly enjoyed that vacation the boss took.” —Judge. Highly Entertaining “What time did you say the next train comes in?” asked a small boy of the family waiting in the little depot. “I’ve told you it comes at 4:44, half a dozen times," the elderly station agent answered Impatiently. “Can’t you remember that?” “Oh, I can remember the time all right," said the little rascal, "I Just like to see your whiskers wobble when you say ‘4:44’." Heavy Competition Jlggs—What happy people you must be to have elgkt nice daughters! What resources for your old age! Jaggs (very sadly)—Yes. Resources enoughs But the difficulty nowadays consists in husbanding ape’s resources. —Everybody's Weekly. Technical Education First Father—Has your son’s col lege education proved helpful since you took him Into the firm? Second Father —Oh, yes; whenever we have a conference we let him mix the cocktails. —Stray Stories Magazine. AH, HA! Butcher —This pound of butter you sent me is three ounces short. Grocer —1 mislaid the pound weight, so I weighed it by the pound of chops you sent me yesterday. Explained “It has been discovered,” said the professor ponderously, “that the human body contains sulphur.” "Sulphur?” exclaimed a girl wuilent wonderingly. “How much sulphur Is there In a girl’s body, professor?" Up to Style Judge—Have you ever appeared as a witness in this suit before Madam? Witness —No, your honor, I think the last time 1 wore a brown after noon gown. How do you like this new one? —Capper’s Weekly. Shadow Shooting “Are there any professional bad men left In Crimson Gulch?” “No,” answered Mesa Bill. “There’s nothin' left for the boys to shoot at except the motion pictures showin’ that crime doesn’t pay.” Hooked “Why won’t you accept me?” said Willie Wibbles. “Because,” replied Miss Cayenne, with a critical and coercive glance, “I already have you.” Strictly Cash Merchant —No sir, no checks cashed here. I wouldn’t even cash a check for aiy own brother. Costumer —Well, of coarse, y#u know your family best. Overlooked Realtor—Now here’s a beautifn) home overlooking the lake. Buyer—Where’s the lake? Realtor —That’g' what’s overlooked. GRAND FINALE "Well, I bad the last word In an argument with my wife last night” “That so? How did yon get it?” H I mild, I am entirely to blame,” Ways and Means Committee ■ Bellq-sYopr Mr. Robinson is good looking, but I don’t care for his ways. Phyllis—Never mind his ways, my dear—think of his means 1 THE CHOWAN HERALD. EDENTON, N. C-, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1935. ARMORY PROJET AGAIN CROPS UP Grand Jury Report Brings Out Fact That Building Is Condemned; Telegrams Sent The report of the grand jury for j the December term of Chowan Su- , perior Cqurt was read in open court Wednesday. The report contained \ little of importance, referring for the i most part to the report and action taken relative to the last report. The, jury did, however, recommend a cow* for the County Home and re ferred to the armory which has been condemned. Major M. P. Whichard, commander of the National Guard outfit* questioned regarding ;the . matter, telling the Court that he put forth efforts to have the Federal Government include Edenton in the list of armories to be erected, but as yet has not been successful. Mayor E. W. Spires, who has CO* I i operated with Major Whichard in urging the Government to erect r new armory here, got in touch with WPA officials in Elizabeth City rela tive to the project, and sent the fol lowing telegram to John D. Spinks. State director ,of projects and plan ning; E . S~"Askew, district director at Raleigh, and Van B. Metts, adju tant general ,Raleigh: “The Grand Jury of the September - term of Superior Court condemned armory building as unsafe for use by . 115th Ambulance Company, North Carolina National Guards. The Grand Jury of the present term summoned Major M. P. Whichard, commanding officer, before them today. The build ing, a frame structure, is in the fire zone and cannot be repaired. The project providing for a new building only, awaits allotment of funds by Allotment Board in Washington. The town has tendered excellent site for a building and drill ground and would be willing to supplement salaries for skilled labor wherever necessary. Wr urge your influence upon Washington for snecial allotment. This is the only National-Guards unit within en tire Albemkrle section. Mayor Spires recejved an answe to his telegram to Mr. Spinks late Wednesday afternoon to "the effect that he would visit Edenton imme diately to talk over the matter. Y. D. Jones Store Gutted By Fire On Wednesday The Edenton Fire Department wa<' called out Wednesday afternoon when the store of V. D. Jones on the corner of Oakum and Albemarle Streets caught fire. The fire started on the second floor as the result of a de fective flue, the building being pretty well gutted. Aside from the dam age to the building right much o f Jones’ stock was damaged by fire and water. The damage could not be figure-’ Wednesday night, but it is estimated to be considerably over SSOO. SIGN AT HOTEL CHANGED TO READ “JOSEPH HEWES HOTEL” The sign in front of the local hotel, which since the building was remod eled several years ago, read “Hintor Hotel” was changed this week to “Joseph Hewes Hotel.” The new name was recently select ed by W. R. Horton, the new mana ger of the hotel, when he offered r prize for the name chosen. Ml " / H ■ iTiTI Ifj 11 iTH ■ ihTTimniTlj iuWm - 'w ! VI U hen Old Man Winter climbs on his elevator and says going down, “'it’s time to get up to your neck in Hanes! There’s a wealth of warmth in the Heavyweight Champion. You’ll know that —the min ute you button up, and those downy, close-knit ribs softly hug your skin. Why, man you’ll be tteamlined in Hanes 1 But here’s a Winter union-suit that does more than ehase your chills. You get full, honest measure in Hanes ... no cheating at the chest or trimming pt the trank. You can bend and reach as much as you want, and you’ll never be pinched or held in check. Here are buttonholes that won’t go wide-eyed with wear A ... buttons that know their place, and keep it... and seams YS that never need another stitch of work! See your Hanes Dealer today. | A/J Y P. H. HANES KNITTING COMPANY, Winston-Salem, N. C. nL-A. jy * rnl ff IfflM 1 w rra W A iJlili W Jsc::: \ i lllßli lnF Wmtsr-Welgti* Shirts and KnM \ 1 1>( AUUiLSSn Sheets (.illustrated at ri<Al).soc M \ ff and S9c mcA. THE ANTI-FREEtE UNDERWEAR FOR MEN AND BOYS n “THAT'S WHAT KEEPS US WARM!” HANBS MCRRICHIiu WAKT-SUtTS FOR ROYS AMO GIRLS, AUCS 2 TO U . Ahs Sim's md SrY Unton-Badts. Ptfdar Pricm en aR HARES Oa- YhfW /WS dsnrsar. Paris* Fttl J* Zj . g^/llkA J. H. Holmes Co. Stl EDENTON, N. 0. ... sLum l 197 In County Enroll In Red Cross Drive The annual Red Cross Roll Call in Chowan County fell short of its ] quota of 260 members this year, 197 1 signing for the year 1936. Os this i number there, were 157 white sign- 11 ers in Edenton, 34 colored, and seven | i white members in the County. Mrs. i J. N. Pruden, chairman for Chowan t County, is somewhat disappointed in not reaching 1 the goal, but is very 1 appreciative for the work of the canvassers and the cooperation of 1 those who sikned up. The campaign this year was handi capped due, jn the first place to be- , ing postponed on account of the ] United Charities drive, and secondly, j when Mrs. Pfuden was injured, again ] causing delaf of the drive. She con ducted the campaign from her bed side, and in "view of the many calls made at this time upon citizens for help, Mrs. Pruden ' feels that the drive was stafcessful: Signers wpo have not previously been reported are as follows: In the Cobnty: Mrs. J. D. Twine L. W. Belch/'ldfs. Thomas W. Elliott, Mrs. W. Hj Mrs. E. N Elliott, Chotvan Woman’s Club, and Miss Lois Sliearin. The colored members, secured b" Mrs. Julia Hines, Mrs. Annie Holley Miss Madeline Holley, Mrs. C- C. Cox Mrs, Janey McClenny, and Mrs. Ag gie* Holley, tire as follows: Mrs. Annie F. Holley, Mrs. Dinah Robins, Mrs. E. T. Marire, Dr. O. 'B Hines, Mrs.iJulia Hines, Miss Bernice Brandon, Mrs. Delilah Holley, Mrs O. A. Smitlj, Willie Charltqi£, Walter B. White, Rev. E. S. Parker, Edentor Colored "High School—2pd Year Class, Mrs. Madeline Griffin, Mrs. Alexan der Blaine, V. D. Mrs, Emma Wyiufy Mrb. Eva 6. . Cope, Edward Holley, Herman Worrefi?fl(js. James Blouitt, Mrs. sa<Ue Fay ton, Prof. D F. Walker, Mrs. Tamar R. MfClenny, Mrs. Rosa Bright, Sirs., Janey Mc- Clenny, Mrs. Lizzie Lowther, Mrs. Joanna Holley, Mrs. Ella Sharp, Rev. L. G. Nichols, Rev. Trotter, Stephen Welch, Tom Roberts, Mrs. Aggie Holley, Mrs. Sadie Hawkins. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Bill Harrell, a student at Fish burne Military Academy, is spending the holidays with his father, T. E Harrell, near Edenton. Shoes Repaired We make the oldest shoes look I like new. Expert workmen repair '“while you wait.” Only Best Grade Materials Used f Our Work Is Guaranteed WARD’S SHOE SHOP JULIAN E. WARD, Proprietor Mail orders promptly delivered. John Moore Loses Wrestling Match John Moore, of Edenton, last week participated in the inter-annual wrestling tournament at Chapel Hill, representing the 126-pound class for ,the D. K. E. fraternity. A total of |iP6 boys were entered in the mat tourney, it being the largest in the school’s history. Moore lost his match to John Hastie, of Charleston, S. C. HtfSBANDS AND FACULTY ARE GUESTS OF WOMAN’S CLUB The Woman’s Club of Cross Roads on Wednesday night entertained the husbands of the members and “the faculty of Chowan High School.'A .de lightful occasion is reported. |n i■■ iH 1 14,«T ji |■WiW3uTT|t| - v * / ; # mfe. FIND - • THAT SMOKING A ■ l Arctic Explorer CflMflrS COSTLIER TOBACCOS !BISEJBI3ISIBISIBIBrBISiSiEI3JfiI3ISIS(3IBJBIBISISEI3ISISI3f3I3I3I3iSIS/SEJ3®S®ffISi3IHiB!SISfSiSIe l [L,' I NOTICE I -1 1 Citv License Tags for all types of I i | Motor Vehicles are now on sale at I the Collector’s office. 1 | *o Miss Louise Do Coke | Collector 1 I G. A. HeStss 1- Chief of Police | ja ' r=i 1 Beautiful Full Fashion jj Hose | J 55c w P j I Twin Sweater Sets ' ttl QO I'Wf 11 sl-90 IfiiMj J i e Also H?ve a Beau- i tiful Line of Lingerie « j I:K\Sm\\Hl ) PRICED | j llslsll BLANKETS i | $2.75 to SS-SO as« so si.oo | IW of Other Ideal Gifts For Women and Men fs. HOBOWSKY | EDENTON, N. C. Designed for home use, an inex pensive clock has been invented in England that tells the time at all im portant cities of the world at once ; without the use of moving hands. : 1 " , *» Chicken Shooting Contest CHRISTMAS'DAY at S*; Elmo School Come and try your luck . . . and have plenty of fun. W. E. Forehand V—— >—————.____.mmtmmt ' ffyuPfe 4Sp“ AFTER SKIING. X mm HOW GOOD IT IS I \ TO ENJOY A CAMEL. I EXHAUSTION SLIPS I AWAY AS CAMELS I UNLOCK MY STORE I W W '■ OF ENERGY.ANOTHER 1 f c, NICE THING; CAMELS M oonr bother my iPTm A NERVES M || g —• GIRL UpF Mardee Hoff PAGE SEVEN
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