S ht g&tittmn d -gpxtaxt. A.H.MITCHELL,, Editor and Manager. Price $1.50 Per Year, Delivered at doors of city subscribers, as soon as from press, by carriers, without extra o name entered without payment, and no raper sent attor the expiration of time paid for. The Editor disclaims all responsibility for the views or statements of correspondents and re serves the right at all times to revis or reject any article he may think proper Best Advertising Medium In the District. Kates very moderate Special Hates on long Contracts. EDENTON, March 16. The aged ruler of Germany, Emperor William, is dead. He passed quietly away in Berlin at 8:30. a. m., on Friday the 9th. The last scent s at his bedside and sketch of his long career will be in our next. mtm The new arrangement of a double dily mail between Edenton and Norfolk is a dee ded benefit and a great convenience to our people. The saving of 24 hours time with correspondents is a matter of incal culable importance to men of every bus:ness. All praise to Mr. Glennan, Norfolk's popular Post Master, for his efforts in this behalf, and may success crown a'l his efforts. Why don't the Suffolk & Carolina Company extend their road to Eden ton? We know of one firm that will pay it an annual freight of $12,000. If this was the terminus they would divide freights with the Norfolk Southern, with the Albemarle Steam Navigation .Co., and build up a country which would perpetually contribute to the wealth and strength of the road. Our people, with one iitcuiu, win wcit-uuic any luau . ' "11 . 1 . through . the center of the county and any opposition to present transporta- tion- compunvs that will cheapen freights a nd increase accommodation, On our 8th page we publish , the proceedings of the meetings . and . organizations of the Edenton and Rocky Hock Township Farmers' Clubs. These two are the only ones , yet reported, and we are sincerely glad to see the interests manifested by our farmers in these two meetings It is certainly encourageing; but. we want to hear from the other Town ships which have not yet reported. Remember, farmers, the first Satur day in April is the day the Farmers' County Convention will meet in Edenton, and we think it now neces sary to organize your Township Clubs at once, and come here on that day well represented with the deter mination of pushing this work to success. It is a work that every farmer in North Carolina should feel himself interested; it is a work that should be encouiaged more than it is, and we again urge you, farmers, to hld in memory the ist of April and come with your sleeves rolied up to enter into this work. It is probable that the fisheries treaty will be defeated in open ses sion in the U. S. Senate. Fishing Gazette says: The It is generally conceded that the Senate will not surrender to the State Department ai lgnemmously as the ?tC. Ptmeni capitulated to not delay but at once stamp with disapproval this convetion. Our na- tional honor is at stake and it should at once be vindicated by the Senate. Historic rights and commercial lib- ertiesof Americans are involved. The treaty should be voted upon and toa and ,eft late 111 the afternoon, rejected. " Then let the Retaliation accompanied by F. Byran Satter Act be inforced. If the Senate defers waite. then n vears old When action until another session the modus vivendi can be accepted and carried into effect for two years. Whether the license be large or small the precedent is dangerous. We should not pay a dollar for the enjoy- m P n t. nf Pnmmerciil rirrVita I 7. ... fe dian water which are not denied British subjects in American waters. The fishing season will open in a few days. American fishermen have a right to know where thev stand. what meamirpg of nrntentifin will Via afford lie "in thxerc e o7 the commercial rights. JUDGE LYNCH. PARKER SWINGS UNDER THE RIVER J3RIDGE. . THE PLACARD, "JUSTICE AT LAST. 11 THE "VIGILANTES," DO THEIR WORK SATURDAY NIGHT BETWKEN 2 AND 3 O'CLOCK. Gazette Extra. Sunday morning was drizzly and j drear, but like an e'ectric spark, the - r a intelligence was flashed from house to house, at an early hour, that Parker was hanged under the bridge. By 9 o'c'ock hundreds of people h id assembled at tne scene 01 tnetraayj moved by curiosity and a desire to K atifid u; tn uhethpr the rcnort could be real. The rumor was correct. There, dangling between the blue heavens ate has released all the papers sub and the blue waters hanged the body jmitted by the President in relation r -xt aol , 11 'to the fisherr interests between of Wm. A. Parker, stark and coll, j , , TTr4 u.A. ti, ' . ! Canada and the United States. 1 tie a gag in his mouth, and a rop tight . letter of Secretary Bayard transmit about his neck and fast to the iron iting the documents states that the rod supporting the bridge draw ! accompanying papers embrace all the h.ve. His feet were both a short distance from the water below, and above his head on a placa'd were written, in a clear, determin d hand, these fat d wo ds, ' Tustice at Last." As the crowd stood there looking . , ... .. upon the horrible spectac e, all se m ed to cone de thd immensity of the deed, but few reerets were said for Parker, and the hope was expressed that this deed, though awful in itself, might strike terror to the he rts of evil doers and check their mad career. It seems that Parker was in town Saturday attending to business in the morning, but later was drinking and boisterous. It is said that he boasted, as he had done several t,m hifnr th.it- it was he who killed Gen. Grimes. About 7 o'clock he became so drunk that he was placed in the lock-up, in the rear of fire companies' engine room-', under neath Town Hall, and Rafe Long, the colored night watch, left in charge. At ten minutes past 2 the street lamps near by were sudd nly extinguished, and immediately a doz en or fifteen men, some of them masked, filed in, ordered the. keeper to get into a cell and closed the door on him, then broke the lock on Park er's cell and brought him forth to his doom. Intoxicated as he was. or supposing that friends had come to his rescue, he seems to have made no resistance, until he reached the street, when he cried "Murder !" two or three times. Doubtless he was then gaged and carried forward to the place of execution. About 3 o'c ock the hanging man was discovered by the bridge keeper who had come 10 open the draw for Str. Beta. The Sheriff was informed, and Mr. Arthur Mayo appoin'ed as coroner, ai d about 9:30 held the inquest with Messrs S. F. Burbank, W. J. Crump'er, D. S. Simmons, J. L. Gardner, Chestine Woulard and T. Bailey as jury. They rendered a verdict "That the decease i, Wm. A. .Parker, came to his death by hanging at the hands of nersons unknown to the iurr." Friends and relatives of deceased, removed body to-day for interment. In this connection we are reminded that it was on Saturday, 14th August, l8So, th it General Grimes was assas' j u t j u wt u- slDated . .e. heen to Washmg- crossing Bear Creek, five or six miles from Washingfon, a gun was fired from the road side and the leaden messenger struck its mark, and the General breathed his last in a few . minutes, louns: Satterwaite earned . XT j him to Mr" "kney's, and then Mr- Stickney took his place and conveyed the body to the home of the grief- triMrn family . , . P"ker WaS rreSted nd Dtd ! at November court, but owing to severe illne.s of one juror, the case was postponed and removed to Martin countv, where Parker wa. cleared. He did not return to his old home to live until two or .three rears ago. Since then he has visited Washington frequently, getting drunk nearly every time, and often growing bois terous and insolent. Gen. Hryan Grimes lived in Pitt county, near the line of Beaufort. He was a very extensive land owner and successful agriculturist. In the Into wit ha woe XTnior I.if)nttnint.. Coionel ami Coionel of the 4th N. C. Troops in Confederate States Army, and Brigadier General and Major General in 1865. He fought gal lantly in nearly all the battles under Generals Lee, Jackson and Early, until the surrender at Appomattox. He was born in lbzb ana was years o!d when he was assassinated. Washington, March 5. The Sen- . corresponueucc mat nae vu F" between the State Department and the British Government since Novem ber. 1886, to the present time; also the protocols of the conference pre ceding the conclusion of the treaty. Alter reiernn to tue -vexatious course pursued bv Canada toward pun American fishermen, the Secretary concludes: "It is believed that a remedy is practically and fully sup !pl'I hJ the treaty now pending and mat dv me terms now. anu ur inc first time since 1818. a just and joint interpretation is agreed to by both governments and placed upon the treaty of 1818, which will. secure just and hospitable treatment to the United States fishermen." TIME OF HOLDING COURTS FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT. Spring Judge Montgdmery. Fall Judge McRae. . Beaufort February 13th, Mar 28th, November 2Gth. . v Currituck MarcU' 5tb,'Sept. 3d. Camden March 12th, Sept. 10th. Pasquotank March 19th;1 June 11th, Sept. 17th; Deo. 10th:: ; v "' - Perquimans -March 26th, Sept. 24th. Chowan April 2d, Oct. '1st. Gates April 9th, Oct. 8th. Hertford April 15th. June"18th, Oct. 15th. Washington April 23d, Oct. 22nd. Tyrrel April SOtfi, Oct 29th. Dare May 7th, Nov. 5th 1 Hyde May 15th. Nov 12th. Pamlico May 21sf, Nov l9th; Season 1888. SHAD! SHAD! SHAD! Increased Domand! Increased Facilities! require Incre s d Consignments ! CALEB HALEY & 0., 14 Fulton Fish Market, JYEW YORK. Wholesale Commissions-Dealers in all kinds of From the Waters of North Carolina. "Stencils application. and stationery sent upop FRESSTmAN & STOKES. 211 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. Wholesale Commission Merchants, FRESH FISH, OYSTERS, Clams, Game. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Ample cold storage rooms. . R. S. Dashieix. References-National Union Bank, Md. Armstrong, Cator & Co., J. A. Dushane & Company, Baltimore. RICHLYafosewhoeadthU and then act; thev will find honorable employment that will not take them from their homes and families. The pro fits are large and sure for every indus trious person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars a a month. It is easv for any one to make $5 and upwards per day, who is willing: to work. Either sex, young or old; capi tal not needed; we start you. Everything new. No special abilitv required; you. reader, can do it as reader, can do it as well as anv one: ' .QAddresS, Stmson fif fn' 1M Clothing House. Desiring to clot outbalance of my winUrsoods, I shall offer remarkable and extraordinary Reductions in Dry G - J300 ts, xxats ana ueni s r umisniiig cruuus. All of the best quality, To be sold at any reasonable price for the Next 40 Days. I do this to make room fof a nice New Spring Stock. Below you'll find ;i ! few quotations showing how low I am going to sell goods now. Come earlv ! before the stock is picked over, as the low figures, which have been placed on every article will positively insure a speedy snle. I mean exactly what I bay at i and below cost, means that and nothing more. This will hold good only till the 1st of April. Men's and boys1 Overcoats at half price. Men's suit from $3.00 and upward. Men's Pants from SI. 00 up. Boys' knee pants 4 13 years, from 50c. Red flannel suit (shirt and drawers) 81.00, all wool. Heavy men's Undershirts, only 25c. Heavy ladies' Vests, only 30 cents. : Heavy brown cottons from 5 cents up,1 I H 1-1 l r r- i xit?uvy Dieacning ironi o cenis up. Shawls all wool ouly 81.50 worth 53.00. Profoundly thankful for the ffcneroun patronage given me in the past, and hoping in the future to merit the continued favor of that public whuee confidence and tide I have the honor to enjoy to auch a full extent. I promise that with the increased advantages I shall hereafter haro to better sorve my customers than ever before. Very Res pee tf ullj'. Perkins' Old- St id Cheap Side MAW ST BE El. CLOTHING J. H. SANNER & CO. (Formerly Sr. member of Sanner Bros.) Wholesale Commission Dealers in Soft Crabs, Barreled 03'8ters, &c, j 115 Hollingsworth Street, j BALTIMORE, MD. Consignments solicited and prompt j t-.- -i j returns made. Stencils and station- ery lurnished upon application Sanner Bros.. Wholesale Commission Dealers in 7 FRESH FISH, Terrapin, Game, Etc., BALTIMORE, : MD. Quick sales-good prie-prompt returns. Send Your Job work to this office. A HPresh Wish., ls-,, oods, Clothing, Shoes. Dress llanmd all wool only 40c a yard, worth 65 cents. Shoes ! shoes ! shoes ! at any price. Shoes from 25 cents up. Hoys' boots from 75 cents a pair. Rubber boots at S2 50. Rubber boots, very long, S3 50. Oil Suits. 82.00. Hats. Caps, Trunks, Valices, Harpp, Accordeons and many other things too numerous to mention. The best in the D vorld. Every J arment war ranted. Ask for he Fjsh Hranj nd take no ther. ! s. R. Scoggins & Sons, BAL 7 1 MO RE, Md., The Largest Commi&um $Urdtants tlio Soutlx. n . ;A i i , . B.'st prices obtained and quick returns ; KU4u-uuted. EstabliuLd 1M7. ita,l3lii ! Ship to the old reliable aJ). SESSIONS & CO j Fish. Dealers, Baltimore, Md. A1ILE GREASE BEST IX TOE WORLD. ru wearing qnAlitiet are acurpeI. metumZly oatlutinir tvro box ot any cHhr brn4. FY- Crom Anlm&l Oils. DTGET TUB . rOR SALZ BT DKkl.F.HS QEXgRAIJ.Y.

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