davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
JUSTICE BREWER HONoRED,

London, Jan. 81. Henry White, the
American charge d'affaires gave dinner
this evening at the Princess restaurant in
honor of Associate Justice David Brewer
of the United States supreme court, who
is now in London on his way to Paris to
attend a meeting of the Venezuelan
boundary commission, and Malet Provost
secretary of the commission. The guests
chancellor; Sir Richard Webster attor-
ney general; Sir Robert b F'inay, solicit
tor general; Baron Russell of Killowen
iord chiel Justice Of England; Rt. Hon.
Sir Richard HEM Collins. one Of the ar
btrators on the boundary question, and
George M. Buchanan, who was appointed
BRUSH agent to the Venezuelan arbitra-
tion tribunal in 1885
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
LANDS TROOPS.
Gen. MilIer's Expedition is Now on Land
Within Three Miles of loiIo.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Gen. MilIer's
expedition has landed on Guimares Is
land three miles from Iloilo, without
opposition, Gen. Otis cables from Ma
Mia
Landing was necessary because of the
crowded condition Of the troops on the
transports. Experience has proved that
soldiers lose spirit and fighting qualities
when confined long on board ship, 50
the department asked Gen. Otis to as
certain if it were possible for Gen. MIL
Ter to land his expedition near Iloilo.
He cabled that it was, and was then in
structed to order a landing.
The presidents policy of pacifcation
will be continued, and no attempt to
land at Iloilo will be made at present.
The war department has cabled Gen.
Otis asking if the Spanish prisoners
held by the insurgents have been re-
leased. 1t is evident from this that the
government is moving toward the exc
cution of article of the peace treaty
by which the United States undertook
ito obtain the release of all Spanish
prisoners in the hands of the insurgents
in the Philippines" and at its own cost
to return these prisoners to their
homes. There were unconfirned reports
during the day that the release Of pris-
oners had actually begun. The number
of these Spanish prisoners runs into the
thousands. One of the witnesses before
the Paris commission testified that be-
tween 1000 and 5000 armed Spaniards
had surrendered to the insurgents.
Quite number of the prisoners are
monks and friars.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
RADICAL LEGISLATION.

New Haven. Jan. 21.-New measures
either intro duced already or soon to APP
pear before the state legislature pro-
vide for the absolute prohibition for an
indefinite time of the marketing Of land
game BIRDS repeal the ferret
law for rabbit hunting, but re-
strict the rabbit-hunting season to the
period from Oct. Is to Dec 10; and fix
state bounty of not less than 81 for
each fox killed.
The first of these measures, against
sale Of game birds, is the most radical
piece of game Legislation ever proposed
in the state. and will cause sharp
contest. II will be supported solidly
and vigorously by the sportsmen, who
say that, in view of the failure Of the
new laws Of two years ago, only radi-
cal.measures viii save the game. The
pot-hunters are not expected to set up
much direct opposition. which will
come from the marketmen and espe-
cially from the farmers, who mako
profit from sharing game under the
present law. The prospects Of the
measure are very doubtful.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
BY HIS OWN HAND.
A Newton Man Found Dead in a Freight
Car.

Newton. Jan. 21.-After a long
search. the Newton police this after
noon found the body Of William H.
Mardon, who mysteriously disappeared
from West Newton last evening. The
body was found in an empty car on a
siding of the Boston and Albany Rail
road at Waban. 1t was lying the face
down on the floor of the car, and in
the right hand was clutched revolt
yer. Examination proved that Mardon
had committed suicide by shooting
twice through the head The deed
was premeditated. Mardon had re-
turned yesterday from the Newton hos
pital. At night he told his wife that
he was about to return to the institu-
ton for further treatment. She and a
friend accompanied him part of the
way, when he indu ced them to let him
proceed alone. He was seen to alight
in front of the hospital, and walk
through the grounds, but he never put
in an appearance at that institution.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
MURDERER WANTED.
Description Given of the Man Supposed
to Have Committed the Deed.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Last June the
most atroclous murder in the history of
crime in this city occurred in the vicin-
ity of the fashionable Northwest, when
an old man, named William II. Brooks.
and his wife were found in their home,
the former dead and the latter dying.
The aged couple had been overpowered
after terrific struggle.
Investigation revealed robbery as the
motive for the crime, $1,000 in money
having been taken by the perpetrators
of the horrible act. The police were
not slow in determining the party gull
ty Of the crime, and have exhausted ev-
cry effort since that time to apprehend
him, but as yet have not been success
full.
Frank William Funk, alias Fink, 9th
erWlse known as Edward Bald, was a
carpenter, who knew the people and the
premises, and he it was who, the police
authorities believe, committed the aW-
full deed. Since then a person answer
ing his description has ben heard from
in New York and Pennsylvania He il
conspicuously marked and easily iden-
titled, having 25 distinct marks, mostly
moles, on his body, as shown by the
war department, where these marks
were noted at .he time he enlisted in
the service some years ago.
A mole on his face to the left of his
nose is the principal distinctive mark
There is a seven-pointed star on his
left wrist, and the letters IF. w. F
on the left arm. He shows his teeth
when his mouth is in repose He has
a smooth face, large prolcuding ears, a
long Looping walk, and swings his arms
when walking. He represents himself
as a professional bicycle rider, boasts
of his muscles, speaks of the large sums
of money he has squandered and won
at horse racing. He is now known to
be without means, and tells story Of
murder he knows to have been COM
mitted in Washington. The Washing
ton authorities will pay 5000 for his APP
DrehenSiOn
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
PRESUMING NATIVE,
He Thought His Men Had
Been Insulted.

Manila, Jan. 10, via Hong Kong, Jan.
21.-The Americans and Filipinos were
probably nearer a conflict this after
noon than at any time since the 90
cupation.
Fortunately the matter was AMIGA
bly, adjusted. A Filipino lieutenant,
imagining that his men had been in
suited by some American sentries,
marched company of 40 armed natives
to the lines of the Americans. and the
sentries, six in number, of the Mon
tana regiment, in obedience to orders,
were compelled to retire to the outpost
in order to avoid trouble.
But, as the Filipinos disobeyed the
command to halt, deployed in the cane
brake and assumed determined
threatening attitude. Lieut. Jansen,
who was in command of the post, tel
egraphed to the brigade headquarters
and Gen. Otis personally investigated
the matter.
The Filipino lieutenant was most ex-
cited, and Gen. Otis insisted upon in
terviewing his superior officer Con-
sequently, the Filipino captain was
summoned, and he was also found to
be excited. But, as a result of the con-
ference, he admitted that the Filipino
lieutenant had exceeded his authority
his men We're drawn up in line, salu-
ted, courtesies were exchanged and the
Filipinos retired.
The incident is significant, as il
shows the tendency Of the Filipinos tc
disregard pickets, knowing that the
Americans are not willing to commence
hostilities, and it also demonstrates the
danger of irresponsible junior officers
of the Filipino army precipitating trou-
Bile at any moment.
Advices received here from Iloilc
differ materially from the official re-
ports. They say the rebels have com.
pleted their Notifications there and thai
they are now fortifying Guimaras ISL
and.
President Lopez of the Visayan fede-
ration has replied to President McKin-
ley's proclamation of the 9th. He
claims that the revolutionary govern
ment antedates the Paris treaty by
over two years. He also says that he
has never been officially notified of the
existence of the treaty, and that there
fore he declined to recognize Ameri-
can authority and refuses to allow
Americans to disembark in force with
out express orders from the govern
ment at Malos Gen. Miller, the COM
mander of the American expedition, re-
piled that the Americans cannot rec
ognize the presidents authority, be-
cause the Filipino republic is not rec
ognized by the powers. He also ex-
pressed regret at the determination of
the Filipinos to resist just claims.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
THE DEAD IN CUBA.
Transport Roumania to be Equipped to
Bring Them to United States.

Savannah, Jan. 2l.-Word was re-
ceived by Col. Bellinger, yesterday
that the transport Roumania would not
come back to Savannah from her pres
ent trip to Matanzas Instead she Is
to go to New York. There she will be
equipped as a transport for the dead.
Taking with her a large force Of under
takers and helpers and large supply
of collins and other supplies for that
purpose, the Roumanlan will go to San
tiago. There the bodies of the Amer
lean soldiers who died from fever or
who fell in the battles that preceded
the capitulation of the city, will be
disinterred and prepared for removal
on the transport to this country. The
Roumanian, it is understood, will go to
New York from Santiago, the bodies
being distributed from there to the rel
atives and friends throughout the coun-
try.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
THE QUAY FIGHT

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 21.-The fourth
ballot in joint session for United
States senator was taken today and re.
suited as follows: Quay, SIS; Janks, Al
Dalzell. II; Irving, 81 Stewart, 8; Huff
3; G. w. Stone, s; Tubbs 3; Grow, /;
Markie, 1.
Necessary to choice, 81; paired, 112;
absent without pairs, Z. No election.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
TROOPS FOR MANILA.

Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. 2l.-The
Twentieth United States infantry left
Fort Leavenworth today for San Fran
cisco, whence they are booked to sail
on the Scandal for Manila, January 26.
Large crowds OF people were at the
depot to bid the soldiers goodbye, bells
were rung in town and flags were flying
on the public buildings.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
GEN. BRECKENRIDGE.
lie Leayei TO Examine Camps and CARR
sons in Cuba and Porto Rico.

He Leavei TO Examine Camps and CARR
sons in Cuba and Porto Rico.
Washington, Jan. 21.-Inspector Gen.
Breckenridge left here today in exc
cution Of his orders to make a thor
ough inspection of the military camps
and garrisons in Cuba and Porto Rico.
He goes to Miami, Fla, where he will
take the steamer for Havana 1t is
expected that the work mapped out
for him will keep him busily employed
outside of Washington for the next two
months. The work Of improving the
character Of the beef supplied to the
army during the Spanish war entrust-
ed by Gen. Miles to Zen. Breckenridge,
will be continued from now on by Col.
Darlington, who will have charge of
the inspector generals office during the
absence of Gen. Breckenridge.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
THEY ELECT THIS WEEK.
The Wire Trust Will select Its Officials
on Wednesday.

The following dispatch was received
from Chicago by the Boston Financial
News. yesterday:
Directors of the old American Steel
and Wire Company and others inter-
ested in the new company of the same
name, will meet in New York next
Wednesday, to hear reports on the
properties recently acquired, elect Off
GERS and directors Of the new corpora
ton. and distribute it's stock. John
w. Gates win probably be chairman
Of the board, and President Lambert
will be the new president. Stock GER
tificates will be ready by Wednesday.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13
Another Good Play Coming.

Friday night of next week at
the Academy Messrs. Bertram
and Wizards play THE Mid,
night Fire" will be presented.
This play has been just as great
a success all through the State
as Captain Dick. 1t will be
given under the same auspices
and by practically the same cast
as was captain Dick" If you
like good laugh, you will have
an opportunity to get you
moneys worth in THE Midnight
Fire. The climax Of the 3rd
act, is one of the most preten>
tious, of any realistic scene ever
seen upon the Academy stage.
The hero rescues the heroine
from her burning home, aided
by a detail from the FIRE company
with reel, hose, ladder and par
aphernalia in full view of the
guidance. The "Rube Road
Whandoodler's Clever speci-
alties and other features will
lend interest to the entertain>
ment. Seats will be on sale at
Selig's Thursday Oct. 10Th
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13
Sparks Show.

John H. Sparks New Rail
read Shows AID Trained Animal
Exposition will exhibit in Eliz
abeth City on Wednesday AFTER
noon and night, Oct. IS. Adj
mission only 10 and IS cents.
This show is known the world
over as the largest, grandest and
best Is cent show on the road,
with all new, startling, original
and up to date features. The
finest performing lions. wolves
and elephants on earth are to be
seen with Sparks big one ring
shows, together with a troupe of
highly educated horses, ponies,
mules, dogs. goats and monkeys,
also a fine acrobatic and gym
nastic performance and six fun
ny clowns. Grand tree balloon
ascension, with parachute jump
also free thrilling high tower
dive from ladder 80 feet high
into a net. This is given free
to all from the show ground at
1 and 7 p. m, rain or shine.
Don't miss it. It alone is worth
going many miles to see and it
costs you nothing. Mr.. Sparks
offers a handsome bedroom suite
to any couple that will take a
trip in his big bridal balloon
and get married. Now is your
chancellor big novel wedding
and a handsome present, and no
danger Of any accident at all.
There have been hundreds of
successful marriages in this big
balloon and not a single acct
dent. Don't miss it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13

The annual meeting of the
Atlantic Mission Conference OF
the M. E. Church closed Mon>
day night. after session of near
lily a week. 1t was held in the
new church on Pearl street.
Bishop Fowler, of New York,
preached Sunday to large con-
gregation.
Nice line Fancy Groceries at
J. H. Banks. Phone 81.
The steam tug Curtin, enroute
to Newberne and Washington,
N. c, passed through our har>
Dor yesterday towing seven large
barges: "Majestic," "J. B. Blades,
"Sirus," Jerks" wv. ]. Nc
Ilvane." Mars" and Saturn.
They came through the Lake
Drumnlond Canal.
Mr.. w. T. Love and family
have returned to Elizabeth City
from Washington. D. c.. where
he has been in business for sew
eral years. Mr.. Love will con-
duct a market business here in
an up to date manner, having
rented two stalls in t1e city
Market We welcome him ard
his family back, and we bespeak
fox him share of the meat trade.
Mr.. w. J. Smith, of Virginia,
is in the city supplying our peo-
pie with lightning rods. He
has Just finished rodding the
residences of w. M. Baxter, A.
| K. Kramer, G. F. Derrickson
and others. He is representing
reliable company and is sup>
plying rods at very reasonable
rate-furnishing the best ma
terial made. Parties in need OF
lightning rods should secure his
services while here.
Lovely women are admired
the world over, and 1.-THE Real
Widow Brown" is no exception
to the rule. This the popular
musical farce-comedy success of
London and New York, which
| played here last season to great
success. 1t is pure fun all til e
way through and the audience is
kept in roars of laughter from
beginning to end. The costumes
are exquisite, and the company
is one of the best merrymakers
on the road. Date of appearance
here is Oct. cath at the Academy
of M usic
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13
News Adrift
PICKED UP BY OUR REPORT
Frs WHO ARE ALWAYS
IN "THE SWIM"

Try J. H. Banks best Patent
Flour.
DR.. John Reid, of Norfolk, is
in the city.
An Italian string band is in
the city, discoursing some sweet
music.
We understand the Robinson
Oyster Factory will begin work
next week.
Mrs. S. L. Dosier, of Hatteras,
is spending the week in the city
visiting friends.
Mrs. John Ziegler, Jr.. and
Miss Mary Ziegler have returned
from Baltimore.
Oysters have made their ap-
pearance. Several boat loads ar
rived this week.
J. H. hanks has full line can.
ned fruits.
Messrs. Fred H. Ziegler and
Henry Raper have returned
from trip North.
The higher price of cotton Is
encouraging to farmers those
who have any to sell.
Mrs F. P. Sno WIDEN, Of Curri-
tuck, is the guest Of Mrs. M. H.
Snowden in this city.
Miss Machie Bell, of Harlow,
is in the city, the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hussey.
Mis-. w. N. Gregory and child
rem have returned from their
visit to friends at Norfolk.
Mr.. Lucullus Mcmillan, a
prominent citizen of Hartford,
died Sunday last; aged 81 years.
Just received a lot of pure
Vermont Maple Syrup. Try a
gallon. Robinson. Stevens &
Co.
J. H. Ba ks has opened a
grocery store at So Water street,
which is both attractive and in
viting.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Huch abee
returned yesterday from a trip
to Washington City and Balti>
more.
Mr.. Reuben Davis will leave
in a few days for West Virginia,
having accepted a position in
that State.
The w. c. II. U. will hold
their regular meeting on the
10th at the home Of Mrs. Mason,
No. 9 Broad street.
Heinz Pickles. Dressings and
Preserves at J. H. Banks, So
Water street.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13

Mr.. Will HolloWell, after an
absence of several years, has re>
turned to Elizabeth City with a
view of establishing a basket
factory. We hope he will receive
much encouragement and sue
coed in giving us another enter>
prise-one we believe would be
a winner.
Captain Dick" was presented
Tuesday night at the Opera
House in a most pleasing man.
ner; in fact, it proved to be the
best amateur performance ever
given in Elizabeth City. The
audience was large and highly
entertained.
The officials of the LAX e
Drummond Canal Company will
come through the canal Satur>
day TO Elizabeth City, arriving
in the forenoon and return by
special train in the evening.
They will be entertained while
here by our citizens.
Read the advertisement of
Sawyer & Jones. They are up
to-date, thoroughly wide-awake,
and sell goods as cheap as any
merchants in Elizabeth City.
They keep a nice stock of goods
to select from and an examina>
ton of same will suit the closest
buyer.
Lieut.. w. A. Failing, of the
Revenue Cutter Service, who has
been stationed here for some
time as Assistant Inspector of
the Life Saving Stations Of this
District, has been relieved and
ordered TO take command of the
u. S. Steamer Manhattan, at
New York.
A. Huckabee, the barber, has
just received an elegant supply
of toilet articles, such as face
salution, perfumery, powder,
Imported vasalines for the hair,
hair tonics, ETC., and is now pre-
pared to give his patrons first
class tonsorial work in every
particular.
Now with the beginning of
the fall season and the opening
of better business along all lines
as a community let us get a
move on. There is plenty in
sight for Elizabeth City if We
but go about getting 1.-THE
railroad, a Knitting mill, basket
factory, and other industries.
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 18TH,
at 2 O'Clock, a happy marriage
will be consummated in Eliza
beth City, by which prominent
gentleman will be welded to one
of the popular and attractive
young ladies of the city. The
intended bride is Miss Margaret
Mabel HILL, daughter of Mrs. M.
Hill, while the would-be groom
is Mr.. William J. Trafton. The
ceremony will be solemized at
the M. E. Church.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13

Mr.. P. c. Cohoon, of Everitt
N. c., spent last week with rel.
atives in Elizabeth City.
The Durham, N. G. Daily Sun
says: There is nothing cheap
about Sparks Shows except the
price of admission"
The United States revenue
cutter Boutwell,, which has been
in port for several days, left
Sunday for New Bern.
The brick front of the J. w.
Sharber store, on Water street
is being torn down to gle place
to more modern front.
Sheriff Grandy has issued a
notice to tax payers which has a
sound about 1t that means bust
ness. Better see him and settle.
The October term of United
States Court will convene in
Elizabeth City next week. Judge
Thos. r. Pu1nell on the bench.
There will be a Temperance
meeting by children Sunday, the
18th, at 3 o'clock, in the M. E.
Church. All children are in
vited.
Mr.. John B Culpepper, who
has been at Washington, D. c ,
during the past eighteen months.
is in the city on a visit to his
father.
Louis Selig has an elegant
line of wedding presents. You
may need something of the kind
for a friend. Read what he says
in his advertise ment.
Don't fail to see the little
ponies and baby elephant with
Sparks big one ring shows at
Elizabeth City Wednesday after
noon and night Oct. 18th.
Mr.. H. F. Brown, of our city,
has gone to R chmond. Va,
with Mr.. c. w. Grice. where he
will put in lights tor the Virgin
ia New Light Company.
We had the pleasure of a visit
this week from Mr.. J. Wilton
Norma, business manager of the
Cornucopia of Norfolk, who is
spending several days in this
city.
Col. r. G.. Mitchell, who left
Edenton about two years ago
and located in Western North
Carolina, is in the city on visit
to his sons. R. ]. and A. 81.
Mitchell.
A bicycle stolen from Mr.. II.
G, Godfrey about two weeks ago
by a negro was found in Hertz
ford this week in the hands of a
party to whom the thief had sold
it. The thief escaped.
Mr.. R. w. Turner, having
passed the examination before
the Supreme court and received
his license to practice law, has
opened his office in the Sharber
& White building on Fearing
street.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13
A CARD.

There are two or three parties
claiming 70 be agents of mine.
[ wish to state I have no agents
or partner. Those wishing Pho
tographs, or charging and copy
ing done, will please communls
rate direct to me on Water street.
Very respectfully,
Oct II. 90. w. H. ZoELLER.
NO-HED-AKE Tablets cures all
besda ches, Price 10 cents. No cure
no pay.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-10-13
E'alI aI1Q winter Dress TOOlS
full line of Innings and trimmings
match> The prices which the following:

% pieces of fancy dress goods, worth 5oc yard,
Is pieces of fancy dress goods, worth &c., our
pieces of crepons worth o5c' no" PEI
pieces of crepons, worth CSC, our price nc"
per yard ...<''' ''' 4
pieces brov n and gray serge, worth ooc oui
price per yard ' 49,
pieces of Blue and Black Serge, worth 5oc.' our
price now per yard. ....''''' ''' o'
pieces Of blue and tan serge, worth o5c.' our
price now, per yard, ... ..'.--'- '''' 4NO
pieces of blue and black storm serge, 81 inches
inches wide, worth SOC, prize now per yaro $50
pieces of gray and brown serge, 81 inches "loe'
worth &c., price now per yard, .'' '.'''''' ooo
2e nieces of black and blue cashmere, worth o5c.,
our price per yard .....'4 oc'
4 pieces of pink and blue cashmere worth 5oc'
our price now per yard 49,
( pieces of green, brown and blue broad cloth,
" orth ooc., price pc, yard. .........7oc
piece of blue broad cloth, worth 75c., our price
per yard, ...... '''''' '''''' o0
( pieces of blue and black serge, worth 35c., our
price now per yard, ...... .@ &C.
20 pieces of blue, black, green and brown cash.
meres, worth 65c., price per yard, .:.4oc.
IA pieces of blue, black, green, brown and gar
net cashmeres worth Soc, our price now per vase
AZ pieces of blue, black, green, brown, garnet and
orav cashmeres worth e5c., per yard ,..... NC.
IS pieces of blue and black cashmere, worth 1 &C.
our price now per yard, ...... loC'
pieces of plain mobair, worth 4oc our price
now per yard, '''''''' ''''' oo>