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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19
Interesting
Notes From Various Points
Around and About us.
Ola Personal and
Newsy Character.
Pencilings Reproduced From
The Notebooks O. Fi5.i-
errlan s. Farmer Re
porters.
EDENTON. n. &.

Hail fell here Saturday.
Supt. Pretlow, of the A. S. N
Co., is in town.
Mrs. c. S. Nann is some better,
but still very sick.
Judge Eure. of Norfolk, was
in the city Thursday
Mr.. E. H. Wake, of Avoca,
was in town Thursday.
Mr.. Edgar Rea hurt his hand
at the scroll mill Monday.
There have been a good many
drumners i'll town this week.
Mrs. d. G. Bond has gone to
BERTHE county on a visit to rela>
tivcs.
Miss Luta Burton has returned
from Washington City and Nor
! folk.
The ice factory is quite busy
supplying the wants of the fish
| ermen.
Mis-. c. X. Skinner returned
home Wednesday from Elizabeth
City.
The fishermen down this way
are not doing very much this
season
Mr. Corwin, Secretary of the
Branning Mfg Co., is off on a
business trip.
Paul Warren has accepted a
position with r. L. Haste on
Broad street.
Miss Annie Wozelka returned
home "Wednesday from Wash~
ington, D. c.
Messrs. Thos. Old and J. D.
Batelnan will leave next week
tor Baltimore.
Mrs. Webb, of Scotland Neck,
is here on a visit to her sick Sis
ter, Mrs. Tillery..
A. Il. Bush is having an awn~
ing erected in front of his store
on Broad street.
II. d. Summerell and family
have moved from this place to
Greenville. N. c.
Mr.. John II. Stephenson has
accepted a position with the
Branning Mfg. Co.
Glad to announce that Col. r.
G. Mitchell is out again after
seve. al weeks illness.
Miss Barber, stenographer OF
Norfolk, has accepted a position
with the Branning CO.
A boat loaded with salt for
the fisher men is at the wharf
dlscha1ging her cargo.
Miss Mary Wynn, of Wash
ington county, has been visiting
Miss Pattie Warren at this place.
Mr.. Will Davenport died at
his home on Broad street at 4
o clock yesterday morning. the
18th.
Mr.. Walter Hughes went to
Washington county yesterday to
bring home a bride. He will
return today.
An entertainment for the ben>
eft of the new Baptist church |
was given last Friday night and |
was an enjoyable occasion.
The Norfolk & Southern Co. |
put on an extra boat this week,
the freights having increased.
Mr.. Joe Williams went as purser.
Winborne & Rea, manufac> .
turers of scroll and bracket work,
loaded a car this week for New !
York. Their mill is turning
out some fine building material.
The continued bad weather is
dis .ouraging to the farmers who
ale already behind with their
work; still we should look on
the bright side and hope for the
future.
Sheriff A. Q. Elliott was ex-
pistol at his home
Sunday night; it accidentally
went off, the ball striking his
son in the jaw, inficting a pain
full wound.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

The State Treasurer finds
that the Legislatures appropri>
atoms aggregate S95o,ooo, which
far exceeds any previous appro>
rriations. 1t is said that the
special appropriations amounted
to $4,000.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19
The Fifty>hftl1 Congress c,

The Fifty>hfth Congress con-
vened III extra session on Mon
day last. President Mckinley s
message emphasized the neces-
sity Of an increased revenue to
meet the expenditures of the
government. His remedy is a
tariff law, and he expresses the
hope that one will be promptly
enacted which will provide suf
fcient revenue for all public X
penditures.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

For the first time i'll twenty
eight years Ohio has two Re-
publican representatives N the
United States Senate.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

The sooner you begin to fight the
fire, the more easily it may be exiting
uished. The sooner you begin taking
Ayers Sarsaparil1r for your blood dis
ease, the easier will be the cure. In
both cases, delay is dangerous, if not
fatal. Be sure you get Ayers and no
other.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

1t is estimated that there are
p acres Of land to every lnhab-
liant of the globe.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

Governor Russell is manifest
Ing much interest in having
North Carolina make a highly
creditablc display at the Ten
nessee Centennial Exposition,
opening III April.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

If the hair is falling out and turning
gray, the glands of the skin need stimu-
latlng and color-food, and the best re-
medy and stimulant is Halls Hair Re
newer
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

The columns of the FISHER
MAN & FARMER are open t. any
suggestion that might he made
for the building up of Elizabeth
City or the good Of our people.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

Canton, Ohio, is now trying
to secure a boiler factory, says
the Cincinnati Tribune. The
town has become SO accustomed
to noise that it feels the need of
something to supply the present
deficiency i'll that product
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

Thousands Of cattle are dying
III the deep snow which has
fallen in South Dakotr.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

The Alexandria Gazette rises
to remark that the Yale students,
who insulted Mr.. Bryan last
year and prevented him from
speaking at New Haven, recent>
" sent the flag of that college
and their best wishes to Corbett,
the prize fighter. Comment is UNI
necessary.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19


General Neyler may give
his whole attention to the inter
csts of Spain in Cuba but he has
nevertheless failed to capture
that plucky little island. May
Cuba fight as she never did be
fore, with the battle cry, "Cuba
Libre,' ringing throughout the
island and at last be awarded
her freedom for her gallantry
in defending her rights.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

ELIZABETH CITY, March I9, 1897.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

Merchants should advertise
their spring purchases as soon
as possible That it will pay
there can be no doubt. The rx-
perence Of business men through
out the world attest the fact that
there is virture i'll printers ink.
Try the columns Of the FISHER
MAN & FARMER, which has the
largest circulation of any paper
published i'll Elizabeth City.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

On the morning of Feb. 20.
1896. | was sick with rheuma~
t;a.:l and lay in bed until May u,
when | got bottle of Cham Der
lain Pain Balm. The first apps
plication of it relieved me almost
entirely from the pain aud the
second afforded complete relief.
In a short time | was able to be
up and about again. 7.
Moreaux. Luverne, Mimi. Sold
by w w. Griggs& Son.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19
A Cure For Love,

Take twelve ounces of dis
like, one pound of resolution
two grains Of common sense
two ounces Of experience, q
large spring time and three
quarts of the cooling water OF
considerations set them over the
gentle lire vi love, sWeeteti it
with the sugar OF torgetfulness,
skim with the spoon of melan>
choiy, put it III the bottom Of
your heart, cork it with cork OF
clear conscience, let it remain
and you will quickly find ease
and be restored to your senses
Again, these things can be had
Of the apothecary, at the House
Of Understanding, next door to
Reason, on Prudence street, in
the village Of Contentnent.
Love has no middle term; it will
either save or destroy. This
prescription can be easily filled
by any one whose love is great.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

When President Mckinley
kissed the Bible when inaugural
ed, his lips touched these APP
propriote words: Give me
now wisdom and knowledge that
I may go cut and come i'll before
this people, for who can judge
this thy people that is so great. "
The Bible was opened as is all
WaVs the custom at random.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-03-19

The fact that the new admin
istration being in no great hurry
in making appointments is caus-
ing decided feeling of unrest
among the army of office seek
crs who are waiting around
Washington with an ever in
creasing expense account and
constantly diminishing cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-13
HOPES TO END THE WAR.
SPANS REPLY TO THE NOTE OF THE
UNITED STATES DRAFTED.
NO DATE FIXED FOR THE PACIFICATION OF CUBA
MINISTER wOoDToRD HAS AN AUDIENCE


MINISTER wooDFoRD HAS AN AUDIENCE
WITH THE QUEEN REGENT.
AIadrid Oct 12.--It is semi-ofically announced
that the reply Of Spain TO the note presented Dy
the United States Minister. General Stewart l..
Uoodford has been drafted by the Minister for
Foreign Affairs. Sehor Gullon, and will be sub
r,itted 20 the Cabinet at its meeting tomorrow.
The reply. 1t is added. will announce that Spain
,s unable TO fix exactly the date when the wa:
uiu be over: but the Ministers are persuaded
that 1t will not continue long. because the sit
n.,on Of the rebels is critical and the efforts of
tho Spanish troops sure OF success. owing to
tho rebel situation: and with the concession or
autonomy administrative and economic. which
will he effective before January the Govern
mon, hopes that actual hostilies VIII end
shortly
snain. it is further said thinks that the re-
,orr,s and the activity Of the Spanish troops are
sunciont elements to secure the immediate pac-
,6cation of the island, and this, 1t is asserted.
would have been more rapid if the rebels mad
M, had the aid of filibusters who under the
shelter OF the mercan flag have contributed
TO maintain this state of affairs
Minister Woodford was received in audience
nv tho Queen Regent this afternoon the recep-
,ion being of the most cordial character.
nrivate cable message from Washington de-
clores that president Mckinley viii endeavor
20 induce the insurgents to accept autonomy
and 4 they refuse ne will do his utmost TO put
an end 70 agitation and to prevent hlibustering'
as no believes that now Captan-Generai "ey-
ler is recalled. Congress will support this pohcy.
4 semi-oficial statement issued ai'er the
Cabinet meeting Of yesterday says that by EN-
n,cving native volunteers in Cuba ins'eao Oh f'u'
rcnean troops the expenses of the caihpa's"
vould he decreased and the operations against
tho Insurgents conducted more rapidly
Sehor Gullon the Minister for Foreign Aiiairs'
has communicated to his colleagues the views
of the Eur3pean and American press IN regard
70 the new Ministry, pointing out that the lor-
ejpn newspapers are almost unanimously OF 'he
oninion that the programme OF Sehor Sagasta'
the new Premier, has caused an important
change in the attitude Of the Washington Caoi-
no, leading TO the belief that the discussion OF
tho Cuban question will now enter upon more
favorable. phase and demonstrating that the
s,ens taken by the Ministry have had an eN-
cellent effect in showing that the GoVerhiiieit
is choosing practical means TO solve the eNlst-
ing difficulties. os ,,oro,
Tha Minister for the Colonies Senor Moret
announced at the Cabinet meeting that. win d
view of proving the sincerity OF the HONei,i-
ment's promise to grant autonomy 10 Cupa, ne
bad telegraphed to Sehor Montoro the leader
of the Autonomist party. asking him 10 hoii,'-
nate candidates for appointment 10 some oI lhe
important posts under the Cuban admhisNa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-13
RIcHyrS9 or THr GoLD rJELDS.
oxE MAN ESTIMATES THAT TIE KIo>riKE Will.
YIELD s'Ocotooo.

OXE MAN fsTIMATfs THAT TIE KipNuIkE Will
YIELD s'0corooo
Seattle. Wash. oct i2-'rho steamer CRY of To-
peka arrived mere last night from juneau. Alaska.
Among her pesscnrers was John r. Maloney. OF
Juneau who came ont from Dawson with tho
Calvin party. In an interview with the CORE
spondcnt of The Associated Press. Mr.. Maloney
SAID.
"Ilml;cr creek and Gold Bottom Creek. - .s
conceded viii equal II not rival ihc now famous
Ionanzl and Eldorado Creeks. More especially
is this tru, of IIunkcr creek. Location 80. 3} on
that creek is among tho richest IN The klondlke
district. Many OF the claims on this creek VIII
run e.1 to the box. on 40. 80 Eldorldo. Alex
andcr McDonalds claim. man in a shift and
a half (Which IS about twelve hoursi shovellcd IN
{.ooD. on SkookLm Gulch. which enters Eonhn|l
80 above Discovery. saw 5000" weighed out or
two box lengths"
Mr.. Maioney saw aixtecr-quart brass kettle
Allied with gold dust In the cabin Of i 7. Dins-
more Harry Spence Bill McFcc and others. NJ.
., Bonanza. owned by Oscar Ashley ana Biily
Irakc Will produce s.. mon Ten days after the
boat started down the river. taking tie gold the
North American TRADING and Transportation COM
rany had "a quarter OF million in IT, safe at
Dawson. This shows how rapidly the gold accr-
muiates. Mr. Maioncy Gays that over S-"""'
Will come out this fall.
There are stacks and stacks Of GOLD" Ac said
each with the owners name Oh =. Alexander
Mcdonald will produc" inc iafsei,1 nn'Irn6 tr,6 Is
That his various Interests will yield from S20p"N
to 100000 this winter These figures are stagg'r-
ing but true - l.
Malone offerod 5000 for a onc-haf interest In
claims No 81 and 2t on Eldorado. hut the oiier was
declined. Charles Anderson on claim No - , On
Eldorado. pauncd s'.j IN three hours on, Au-
gust iG James Tweed. In hours shoNeIhlis
on No 20 Eldorado. cleaned mp 2o2 ounces o r%1in; %
par" Calvin. who IS recognized as one oi the
bonanza kings Of the klonaike where he mas heen
engaged in mining for three years, says IN an
Interview: There are i5l claims which have bccn
cuff IN
airc eSo claims already st3kcd out but not dcyci-
oped. by reason OF their location near o,nep .,a
doubt they viii prove equal to the other itl Iak-
ing these claims and figuring out their CUBIC con,
tents and making "A conservative estimate 90
not see why the output from th"s" claims alone
will fall short Of sJ0.10.G0'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-13
4 BABY PRISONER.
~ oRDrRArr GERMAN INSISTS oN HIS ARREST
AND 4 POLICEMAN RELUCTANTLY COMPLIES

~ ORDl RATE GERMAN lN0i9lH W. hl' NNNr''' !
,>pA POLICEMAN RELUCTANTLY COMPLIES
One of the youngest prisoners over arrested by
the police OF this city stood before the desk In the
East Sxtv-seventh-st. station last night rom
r,io" REYNOLDS lust turned six years. of No. 2S5
East sixty -frst-st. was the prisoner. Henry
K,tbns fili-beardcd big, abe-bodied man. Of
No 2ss East sixty -irst-st.. was the complainant
"Tonmje" :, Il palefaced little chap. gentle ana
rather backward. \ week ago his parents moved
into tho block All the other boys az once began
~ buIlv the newcomer as he the smallest of
the lot.
About D. m. ;he boys began to throw stones
NJ tho child as he WAS sitting the stoop quietly
eating bread and Jam. ''Tommie' got up. ana III
stead of running into the house. ran down the
street toward kohns's mousse. Just as ne ran py
q stone whIzzed over his head and struck one ot
Keihns's windows. d"moHShnS 'he s'aSS' "o'' vi
about nifty cents.
r,r,,b,oned bv the unexpected result of their
work the other boys disappeared. The only one
I'm sight when Kchns rushed out. frantic win
rag, was 'rommie." In one hand the little fe-
low held his bread and jam. and in the other a
small stone. which he had instncuvey p'ched up
in his flight Keihns seized hold of him and yelled
Co. ,bo nolce His cries attracted large crowd.
but no policeman appeared.
Whom the crowd learned the mans story and saw
tho little boy who was obviously innocent they
turned on his captor. IL would nave iareu Ill
with hin, II Policeman hannah Hdu Hot 'He'
arrived Keihns demanded that he place the child
under arrest. 49,,
.'You don't want me to take mat papy no you
nrotested the big hearted policeman.
.I want YOU to do your duty, or I'll sec why
YOU don't" snapped keihns.
..yes Mister Policeman, ne broke our window"
pIpcn Iehnss thirteen-year-old son, who vas help
ing his fatnr, hail the prisoner.
That was too much for the crowd. and several men
made an attempt 10 get At Keihns. Policeman
Hannah had quite much he could do 10 pro-
tect the man from the angry crowd.
We'll | hate to do 1t. bur guess I'll have to.
said the policeman. Come on, sonny" and he
,enderly picked the little fellow up and carried him
10 the station
Hello Got a lost boy. have you?' asked Acting
no: he's under arrest replied the policeman, as
he explained what had happened keinns ana ms
,hrteen year old then appeared 10 press ther
charge. ,., .,, for ,ou to do Mr.
Keihns said Acting Sergeant Bauer. Is not 10
nress this matter. This boy s only papy.
RIt neither the policeman nor MS superior couIi
induce eihns 10 withdraw his complaint. sergeant
Rauer fJund some toys for the BABY prisoner 70
Ia u,ith until he could be taken 10 the rooms or
he Gerry society He will be arraigned TINS morn
M hai,eve" said Policeman Hannah. later IN the
evening that IL had to do II over again Ia take
chances and refuse to take that kld IL was oeao
wrong 10 carry that baby to prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-13
MURDERED BY BT RGLARS.
TWO WOMEN KILLED N CAMDEN, y. j. BY
MEN WHO HAD BROKEN INTO
THEIR HOUSE.

Camden y. j. Oct. 12-'Two wonlen-an aged and
widowed mother and her daughter. also a widow
were murdered carry this morning at their nome
No 2i2 Line-st., by burglars. 7 he former was MIS-
Emma Zane sovonty-cight years old. widow ~
Captain Ell Zane. and tho daughter was Mrs
Sarah NJ Shaw. for:y-iive years old. \ superilcia
examination showed that Mrs Ianc's death re-
suited from what was probably stab wound be-
hind the ear while Mrs Shaw's death was Gu" 20
a pistol shot in the head The formers death was
instantaneous. while Mrs shaw died shortly after
ward without regaining consciousness
The only witness TO the shooting was III Shaw.
son Of Mrs Shaw. who has been suffering from
severe attack of typhoid fever. The shock was so
great that he was unable to defend the women. ana
he has thus FAR been unable TO assist the police IN
discovering the murderer. The tragedy occurred
between 4:Sc ard o'clock and was almost Ger
tanly the result of attempt at robbery
Young Shaw says that he was asleep In third
story back room. and was awakened by a noise on
the lower floor. He called his mother and started
downstairs 10 investigate. On the second hoor ms
mother Joined him, and went before him into
rear room. The next instant pistol shot rang out,
and Mrs. Shaw fell to the floor. The son saw 'he
forms of two men crouchinS In dark corner oil
the room. and ran the front room ana called for
the police Mrs. Zane was dead when iouhn ana
Mrs. Shaw was taken TO the Cooper Hospital
where she died few minutes later. Her son was
turned owe. to relatives. An eXamnaton oi uhe
premises indicated that the house had been entered
by forcing the window of kitchen in the rear. \
lot Of silverware had been gathered on the HrSt
floor and packed ready to ne taken away:
The police learned that Mrs. Zane had "" III hcr
possession yesterday. Shaw does not Know tna l
his mother and grandmother are dead. ana the
Is being kept from him for fear of serious re-
suits Mayor Westcott this evening offered re-
ward of $500 for the arrest and conviction OF the
mu-Ccrers .
The post mOrtem examination disclosed that botn
women had been killed 10y pistol shot wounds; ana
two bullets were extracted from the heads oi the
victims The police say that the glass of one OF
the kitchen windows which was supposed 10 nave
been smashed by the burglars whllr Edlhhs ~, ,m
trance to the house, was as matter OF fact broken
frnrn he sde
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-13

SOME INTERESTING HISTORY RECALLED
Hy THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE.

General BENJAMIN +. Tracy. while IN rei''i.
;scen, mood last evening recalled some mte'eS'
ing history He recounted the details or the cam
raiyn IN BROOKLYN when Seth Low was hrst eleV'''
Navor Of that city. The General went INTO 'ie
Fifth Avenue Hotel TO see Senator Pla'' an" o''e'
and in n conversation with Tribune reporter
said. abruptly DO you know that an ln'er',e =,
The Tribune nominated and probably elected Se'"
Low Mayor OF Brookyn?'
This was n query that called FOR iurther eNp'd
ra,ion and the General continued: 'lt was just
of,ar 7 had been nominated for Mayor, as yo"
may remcrnEcr 4 Tribune reporter came 10 my
house and said 10 me: What are you gong 10 no
7 repcd that I bent on union. ana was co"-
ei1srirg who was the available man Tor US
IN unite upon and for mo to withdraw In FAVOR o.
avaiia5le?' I said that was considering oe'n
Low He seemed surprised. and asked me II
,bo,ight Mr. Low would take II. } sald 10 hifp'
.you po and see Mr.. Low tonight. Get an inter-
view with him and publish ii. VIII read II IN Inc
Trihluo In the morning and then vii he aole ~
act integently.
'Tha reporter wont 10 Mr. Lows house, securec
the interview and published it. The next morning
7 SAW It I'm The Tribune. and reading between inc
lines became convinced that Mr.. Low would ac-
cont tho union nomination. We set to work, and
the result my withdrawal and Mr.. L'" nom
! nation and subsequent election.
"Hstorv repeats itself" said one Of the bystand
slyly.
Not this year" said the General good-naturedly
as he went upstairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-13
mnr. ATKINSON TELLS HEX NfORl.
CHARGES THAT SHE FORGED ~" roRMER HUs-
BANDs SIGNATURE DECLARED
To BIZ FALSE

,;lenvie. w. Va, oct 12-The examination OF
,,rs Atkinson who placed on the stand In
tor ovn behalf last night. was continued until "A
lat. hour This morning she again took up the
thread of her Mes story She was married TO
Tudge Camden In 1893, and up to tho time OF MS
doatb ne required her constant care ana atten-
lion She said that In all this time she had assisted
hin, I'm the transaction OF his business. ana espe-
c,.IIv had been OF efficient service TO him In
,o-,caI uay She had written letters. papers ana
recoin,s for him. and had signed his name TO them
.,,h bcr own underneath. but always with MS
,,horitv and at his dictation She denied In tot9
b material allegations OF the state. ana asscit teu
a,,e ,,h nttcaIIv that she had never signed Judge
Gnmdcu's name any papers nfter MS ded,n IN ~,
ronant. and papers produced by the prosecution
and iled as evidence In this case ana which @ ueai
,ha sivnature &c. d. Camden, per Mrs: u -. am
Ian were written and signed prior To the ueatn ~,
On of irdge Camden and with his consent. ny ms
authority and by his directions she pron9uJithh ith
the owens receipts. which she Is charge Sar WIN ,ba
forging genuine and written by her under the
direction of Judge Camden ,,,o,,, +, a Iow but
Mrs Atkinson gives her testimony @ III row %eard or
distinct voice and every word can be plainly heaIa
by the jury The strain OF the lrlsi rnr seems 70 she he
said: .T will tell all tnat Is necessary pui am
About noon the examination In chlef WAS com, ON
pio:ed and the cross-examination py II. N' A|h'
for the prosecution begun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-13
SrCTRED BY EASTERN CAPITALISTS.

Racine Wis oct. IA deal has Just been con-
summated transferring the big plant OF the j. l.
Case Threshing Machine Company TO syndicate
of Eastern capitalists. The purchase price IL
said TO b. s2O000o0. Several weeks ago an offer
yras made for th. plant and the stockholders had
until last night TO accept. Yesterday afternoon
a telegram came from Charles B Lee who Is on
his WAY home from Europe. and who represents
the j. l. Case estate and the estate Of NJ h.
Erskinc accepting the proposition. \ meeting was
held Ia = night The Eastern capitalists were
represented by John l.. Fish. OF Miiwaukee
Thomas ~ .sponcr represented Inc htochhoIuers,
and the transfer made For "a long time
there has been considerable diseord among the
stock holders and some changes nave Deen maze
recently I'm the management Stocknolders neld
their interest at 100000. but accepted the propo-
ssitInr knowing that something had 10 be done TO
snVe the pnnt from ruln.