davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
VIEW WHIsKHr COMBINE.
Being Formed in Kentucky to Oppose tn
Present Organization.


Present Org alton.
LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. SIT was learned on
good authority to-day that a movement ia on
foot to form another whiskey combine to OPP
pose the Kentucky Distillers and Warehouse
Company and take in all the plants which that
company failed to acquire or about 80 per
cent. Of the entire number in the state. John
b. Thompson has been securing options on
independent plants for month 1t was
thought and reported that he was doing this
for the Kentucky Distil'erS and Warehouse
Company. but II turns out that he is in the en-
pIoy OF the new combination. 1t comes from
the same authority that the present scheme will
he backed 10y more capital than the combine
now in existence. The amount is estimated at
Sl5.OOO,O 600.
Ahon' thirty-nve Of the fifty independent dis
tilicres in III" state were represented at n
meeting here to-day. A committee was APP
pointed to confer with President Rice Of the
DistiIing Company ~ America with regard To-
limiting the production in Kentucky to 10000
600 gallons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
PRAISES THE PRESIDENT.
sENlTOR BURROWS SdTS HE HAS
BEEN MIsREPREsESTED.

| He 10 q Supporter of tho Administration
and 10 In Favor OF . Vigorous Campaign
in the PhiIippines-His Utternncas in n
Recent Interview were Much Distorted.
DETROIT, Aug. S.-United States Senator
Julius c. Burroughs says In letter to William
Livingstone. OF the Detroit Journa !. which wa
made public to-day, that he does not recall n
more deliberate and persistent effort to misrep-
resent man than has been made In some
quarters In regard to his recently pub
lished interview in a Washington Newspaper.
Tho attempt to make It appear from that
interview" writes the Senator. that I was
hostile to the administration will. am per-
suaded. be as futile as II IL fallacious. There
is nothing In the interview justifyinG that
conclusion and nothing In fact is further from
the truth"
He reiterates his belief that II the end OF the
war in the Philippines is not in sight when the
next campaign comes. the fact will be used TO
the disadvantage OF tho Republican party. He
goes over his statements In the interview one
by one and shows that he lauded the admins
tration for what il had DONE is doing and pro-
poses to do.
He writes that he is glad to see that the
President il contemplating the pushing OF all
army OF 100000 men into the islands. even be-
fore the assembling OF Congress and under the
leadership OF able and experienced Generals.
crushing the last vestige Of Aguinaldo. IL this
is done it will advance sur standing among the
nations OF the world. destrop the last hope Of
the opposition and insure the triumphal re-
election Of William Mckinley
When peace Is established it will be for
Congress to determine what disposition shall
lie made of the islands. Whatever shall be the
final disposition Of the Philippines, expect TO
see grow up In the not distant future as the re-
suit Of our occupancy of these islands a volume
OF trade which will be the marvel Of the coun-
try. giving Us commercial supremacy IN the
Pacific"
Beyond and above all this we will give 10
the inhabitants Of the Philippines a staple
government. wholesome laws. a higher civill-
cation and so promote their peace and happi
ness have said this much to you in conrma
ton Of the interview as t" the necessity II a
vigorous and successful campaign in the
Philippines. but In utter ami total reputation
OF the differences sought t. lie drawn there
from"
He closes by adding that the administration
Of President Mckinley has no more ardent sup
porter than himself.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn Aug. S.-The Stree
Hallway employees struck at six O'Clock last
night The strike did not assume tho propor
ton expected, as many OF the men repudated
the union and returned to the employ OF the
company. All who remained mem bers OF the
union on the lines OF the CHATTANOOGA Electric
Railway Company were discharged and their
places filled with non-union men. All other
labor organizations have declared a boycott
upon the non union lines.
All merchants were ask ed to boycott the n on.
union lines. President Mcmahon Of the Ma
tonal Street Railway Employees Association
has been asked to come to Chattanooga and
take charge OF the strike.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09

CHICAGO. Aug. S.-The Brickmakers strike
was settled this evening at a conference be-
tween representatives Of the manufacturers.
the Building Trades Council and the Brick
makers Alliance. Both sides claim victory.
though it would he difficult to say wherein
the victory lies. The brickmakers say
they have broken up the brick trust" and the
manufacturers insist that no such com bina-
tion existed and declare that the strike was a
failure Tho South Side manufacturers agreed
TO deliver brick in any part OF the city and it
was understood that no union made brick
should he sold to firms employing non-union
labor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
4 CAMEO THAT COST $4,000.

II 10 One of the Marlborough Gems Pur-
chased for tho Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
BosToN. Aug. S-The famous Marlborough
Canoes purchased in London tor the museum
OF fine arts OF this city. have arrived. The
rarest cameo Of the collection Is the work OF
an engraver before the time OF Alexander the
Great. and for this one gem. measuring, q by
o, inches. the sum OF $40. 900 was paid Con-
noisseurs say It is the finest cameo In the
world. This cameo humorousIy represents
the hymeneal procession Of Cupid and Psyche.
The relief is in flesh color upon a background
OF black. The designer Triphion. lived and
died in Macedonia long before Alexander the
Great was born. case is being made Of stoel
and plate glass In which the collection will be
exhibited
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
MR. HADDoN'S BUTLKR 4CCUsED.


Pawn Tickets for Many Naluabies Found
In Hia Trunk.
STARLIGHT \. j.. Aug. S.-William Allen. a
butler. in the employ 81 II I. Haddon, OF New
York. u summer resident here. was arrested on
search warrant this afternoon. lie had
been missing from til" Haddon cottage
several days. and prior TO his DEPART
ure had borrowed $40 from the cook
Allen was arragned leforc Squire L.
Hall Packer. He refused to 90 with the officer
to the Haddon Cottage whore his trunk was to
he searched. While Officer Brown was absent
getting the trunk. Alien skipped. A search OF
his trunk revealed pawn tickets for overcoats
shirts and Jewery valued at several thousand
dollars. Allen 1t is said. was once in the en-
ploy of Whiteaw Reid.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
SENATOR JONES STILL SICK.
Notifies Acting hartman stone That lie
win Not start Home Before Oct. I.


viii Not start Home Before Oct. I.
ST LOUIS. Aug. S.-EX Gov. W. j. Stone has
received a letter from Senator Jones. in which
the Chairman OF the National Democratic
Committee states that he has suffered another
return Of ILL health and will not sail for home
before Oct |. and possibly later. At the tins
of writing Senator Jones had not received Gov
Stones letter detailing the work OF the Ma
tional Committee at the Chicago &c Inference.
IL is believed that Gov. Stone will receive
reply To his communication within the next
few days. ami that il will instruct him to ap-
point the committees and assume command
The question Of the removal ofthe headuuar-
ters OF the National Committee t. this city has
been revived bv the advices from Switzerland
showing that the Senator is even more serious
" i'll thnn was generally supposed Gov. Stone
will at once assume general direction OF the AZ
fairs Of the National Committee. as 1t IL not
thought the Senator will he physically able to
assume his duties until after most Of the cam
paign work has been mapped out
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
SHOT AND KILLED HIS BROTHER
Missouri Farmers Quarrel Over Missing
Chickens Had Fatal Ending.

INDEPENDENCE. Mo. Aug. SThomas and
David Elliott well known farmers OF Jackson
County. residing near Sibley. became engaged
IN Il quarrel this morning over the disappear
an"e Of some chickens. each accusing The other
"f having appropriated them. The men finally
clinched and wrested around the room.
Thomas succeeded in breaking his brothers
grasp. and running to the corner OF the room
picked NJ $ shotgun that had been left lean
ing aga inst the " all. raised it to his shoulder
took deliberate aim at David and pulled the
trigger. The entire contents Of both barrels
lodged in Davids body. making fatal wound
He lived less than five minutes.
Thomas Elliott hunted up peace officer and
surrendered. He is now in Jail in this city
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
sURFMEN e6NNrSo FOR SEA TURTLE
Tho Chelonisns sank whom hit-Harposns
now in Demand mt Center Moriches.

NO" IN Demhnu nj Ceuter "orichoH'
CENTER MoRIcHEs. L. l.. Aug. 8.-what was
thought to be sea serpent was seen by crowd
OF bathers of shorethis morning. Fetch Ray
nor and Purse Ravens. life savers at the bath
ing station, got fowlinR piece in the nah house
and. jumping into dory went away In chase
OF the supposed sea SERPENT. They came upon
three leather backed Turtles. Fletch and Purse
say that the leagdln one was twelve feet long
and that the two following him weren't very
big. only five feet long. As the dory drew near.
Fletch called out.
Let him have a gun. Purse"
Purse let go. but the shot glanced of the big
fellows back.
Give him one In the neck"
Again the fowlng piece belched forth. and
the turtle rolled over on his back before line
could be made fast to him he SAM. The men
then gave chase to the youngsters. Shot after
shot was fired after them. First one and then
the other sank and the surfmen returned TO
shore.
II We only had harpoons!" they said, de-
jectedy
All the blacksmiths are now making har-
poons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
BOY DROWNED THILE CR4BBING.
Tried to Capture His Small Brothers.
sail Boat and Fell Overheard.

Tried I" Capture His Small Brothers.
sail Boat and Fell Overheard.
TARRrTowN. Aug S-Eckwell. the ten year
old son OF John Fckwell. OF Howard street.
North larry own. was drowned in the Hudson
river near the Tarrytown light pouse about
noon to-day. Ernest. with his six-year-o old
brother John. went out in n row boat to catch
crabs. While Ernest was Grabbing John
played with toy sailboat. 1t got beyond his
reach and his brother in attempting to reach
1t. leaned over too far. fell into the water and
was drowned. Men who who we're grabbing
nearby took John ashore and then returned to
rake for Ernes.s body The parents came
down to the shore with their surviving son
and sat there all afternoon watching the men
searching for the body. The men gave up the
search tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09

CARLISLE, XIV, Aug. Sire quilted the bus
mess part Of Market street this morning The
flames swept over two squares. destroying six
large buildings, coal and lumber yards and
stock pens. and entniling loss estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000, The brick warehouse
OFFS. q, Rogers, containing 100000 pounds Of
tobacco belonging to Perry Jefferson, oi Mil
lersbu g, was burned. and the loss 10 $40, 600.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
Look Like the Beaver for the Defence OF
CRnadR's Gun.

ToRoNTo. Aug S-The Beaver looks like the
coming defender OF the Canada's cup but the
question will not be settled until tomorrow.
In tho trials to-day she won four-mile beat to
vindwnrl and return, in ten-milc breeze in
l:21;:;3, beating the Minola. next best .
minutes and 2l seconds The third event a
four mil" mud a half triangle. was negotiated in
12:2H by the Beaver, forty-six seconds faster
than 'he Minoln. The latter won the first trial
over the four.me and return course. in an
eiCht-ml" breeze. in l:5l Ol. 3 minutes and
n seconds faster than the Beaver
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
DELCISSE EXPLAINS ms TRIP.
visit to st. Petersburg Has Nothing to DO
with the Dreyfus Case.

fp,c,1i Cdbh DSspdtsh Il THr SuS.
PARIS. Aug. S-The st. Petersburg CORES
rondrut o! the T"mHS says that in an interview
NJ Delcasse. the French Foreign Minister who
is now in st Petersburg. declared that his visit
TO Russia was simuly return visit. His pres
encc showed that the alliance between France
and Russia was stronger than ever; indeed the
relations between the two countries inspired
by mutual confidence. were never moro cordial
or closer.
VI. nrlcasse authorized the corresp ondcnt to
c0ntradi": all the ti'to-tattlo in French and
foreign newspapers that his journey was made
in connection with the Dreyfus case. He de-
claled he could not think how anybody dared
10 suggest that the government had eyerted
pressure on the cour-martal at Rennes The
Ministry. he said. relied completely upon the
wisdom Of Dreyfus military Judges.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09

EAsTHAMPToS. l.. l., Aug. S.-The committee
having charge OF the arrangements for the cell
ebration OF the two hundred ard lftieth ami
versary Of the founding Of Easthnmpton. have
selected August -. as the date for the ceebra-
ton. There will no flag raising in the morn
ing and a parade illustrating tho old aud the
new, and in the afternoon there will he music
and historical addresses on the lawn in front
OF the church,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
DFFiI'L TER'S MIG R4NK iCCOUNT.
Over $1,000 Found to tho Credit Of bis.
honest Chicago Oficial.

CHICAGO, Aug S.-The discovery was made
today that William A. s. Graham. the default
ing secretary OF the Board Of Education. had a
balance OF $lO.6O0 on deposit in John r.
Walsh's Chicago National Bank when he fed
from the city last meath A writ OF attach
ment was sworn out and served late this after
noon. The money will be turned over to the
new secretary OF the School Eoard and will re-
duce the surety company's liabilities from
S3+ 300 10 S23NOn
The fact that Graham had no money to his
credit in the hank was communicated to the
Board ri Education 10y the ex-secretary's wife
Mrs, Graham had hopes until yesterday that
her husbands shortage would lie maze up by
his friends. but she became convinced that
there was no chance for success in that direc-
tinn-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
JAKE UORTH Called HOME.
Buttiing Meets Him At the Pier and start,
HIM For Saratoga.

HuttIInG Meets Him At the Pier and Starts
HIM For Saratoga.
The Hon. jacob NJ. Worth. of Brooklyn. who
has been in Europe for several months in
search OF health. returned to this country yes
terday on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Mr.
Worth cut his stay inEurope short at the ear
nest solicitation OF some Of his political fris nd.
in BROOKLYN who desired him to come to this
country and give advice aud counsel on the
political situation in that borough. En-
sheriff Butting. who is attacking tho Alter
bury Dady organization. met Mr. Worth at the
pier and rode with him TO the Grand Central
Station whore Mr.. Worth took train for Sara
toga. He will stay there for some time. and
his Brooklyn friends expect to visit him occa-
sionally to learn what he thinks Of the situation
in BROOKLYN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
Says Her Servant Stole Four Rings, n Purs.
and n Watch.

Mrs. Emma L. Feeny. wife OF Sanitary Super
intendent Fceny OF Richmond borough, resld-
ing at 81 Beach Street. Stapleton, made A
complaint before Magistrate Croak at New
brighton Yesterday against Mary Hahn. l6
years old. her servant Mrs. Feeny charged
the girl with stealing money and jewelry to
the value OF 1892 She says the girl took a gold
ring. a purse containing $l2 an opal ring. g
diamond ring and a seal ring. all belonging to
Mrs. Feeny's daughter Marguerite The ORAL
diamond and seal rings have been recovered
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
JERRY THE BUG CUTS LOOSE
Got Angry at Mrs. Conn and Felled He
with His Cane.

Got Angry at Mrs. Conn and Feiied Her
With His Cane.
jeremiah DUANE known as Jerry the
Bug was locked up In tho West Thirtieth
street police station last night on charge Of
assault. Quianc is blind OF an eye
and bent with rheumatism. He sells lead
pencils in front OF tho Haymarket
dance hall. He lives at 155 West Thirty third
street. and Mrs. Sarah Conn, an old woman
who lives in the same house. has frequently
bandaged his swollen legs. and after she had
finished tho job yesterday Quune took offense
at some fancied wrong and felled her
with his cane. He cut deep cash in her
head, which an ambulance surgeon sewed UP.
The police arrested Quiaue when they learned
OF the assault
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09

The lohokru Tax Commissioners yesterday
rNrH the taA rate in that cty for the ensuing
wear at S2i 30 per Sl0DU valuation. TOR the old
portion of tn" city and S22 20 per 81 600 for
the Weehawk"n or annexed section. Last
year the rates were 81 81 and So. 40 respect
ivet> Tn" decrease is due 10 al Increase in
Valuations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
ORR WHEELS AND 4UrOMOBILEs
" i'll he Exhibited ut the Paris Exposition
space secured.

space secured.
MAJOR Bracket. Secretary OF the United
States Commission to the Paris Exposition.
says that the American bicycle and automobile
exhibits will be located in the building at the
Bots de Nincennes provided fort housing OF
the railway exhibits Of all coutr ies. space
Of $500 square feet has been secured for the
american bicycle building. 1t is located in
conjunction with u special bicycle track for
showing the bicycles in operation. American
builders are expected to make the largest and
most important bicycle exhibit of any country
A track some two miles in length. and running
around the Lake Daumesnil. in the Bots do
Niucenues has been provided for showing au-
t0mobiIes aud motor vehicles OF all kinds In
operation. space OF 400 square feet in the
automobile building has been secured for
American exhibitors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
NO rEsTIBULEs FOR YOyxERs CARS.
New Franchises All Amended to Suit the
Railway Company.

YoNKERs. n. Y. Aug. S.-The Union Trolley
Company succeeded tonight in getting the
local board of Aldermen to rescind in special
meeting clause inserted in the franchises
voted to the company last Week for the vesti-
buing OF its cars in winter Twenty miles OF
the city's most valuable thoroughfares were
given over to the use OF new lines without other
restrictions OF any account. but tho railway
company refused to accept franchises without
the withdrawal OF the vestibue clauses
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09

WORCESTER Mass, Aug. S,-The upheaval In
the Worcester Polytechnic Institute continues
following large number Of designations from
some Of the most important posts in the facul-
ty. Prof William Ames has resigned from the
chair OF machine designs and is succeeded by
Prof. Forest r. Jones OF Madison. Wis Prof
Albert Kingsbury of Durham. y. Y. takes the
professorshp OF Applied Mechanics
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
MIR. Van Pei, Left $40, oco for Missions.

NEW BRl'NsWICK. y. j.. August S.-The will
ofthc lat" Gilbert s. Van Pelt who died at New
Brunswick two weeks ago. was filed for probate
in the MiddleseN County Surrogate's office this
morning The will makes the following be-
quests To his widow Cornclia b. Van Pelt in
lieu of dover 100000; to the Board OF Foreign
Missions Of the Reformed Church of America.
$4,000. All the residue OF the estate real and
personal is hCqueathcd to his widow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff Sees tho President,

PITTsBuRG. n. Y. Aug S.-Lieut. Gov. Wood.
RUIZ. who is President OF the state Agricultural
Society. arrived here this morning and invited
the President to attend the State Fair at syria.
cuse, which will be held Sept 4. The President
said that il he was in this part OF the State no
would attend. Lieut. Gov Woodruff left on tho
evening train for New York
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
An Eric Murderer Hnnreh-

ERIE. Pa, Aug. Sc. d. Heidler was hanged
in Erie Jai this forenoon. II was the first exc
cution since 1892 in Eric County. On May |,
1890, he killed Levi II, Krcider. his brother-in.
law with a revolver because Kreider was slow
to pay over some money Heidcr believed to DO
due him under the will OF relative
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
TROOPS An IE4VE CLEVEL4ND.
Police TO Guard Against Strike Disorder
Boycott Grows lrNsome.

CLEVELAND. Aug. S.-All of the troops on
strike duty here marched away today. leaving
the police in control.
Tn" boycott Is still in full force, but is being
so roundly denounced on al! sides 1t is i'm
probable that it can lac maintained much
longer
Mayor Jones, Of Toledo. is expected to speak
on Municipal Ownership the Final Remedy
for Strikers" at the Union street car mems
picnic, to be- held here tomorrow.
The union will appoint reception commit
tee to meet Mayor Jones upon his arrival here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
Sudden Death of A. @. smith.

New HAVEN. Conn. Aug s.-A. G. Smith,
treasurer of the Springfield Street Railway
Company. came to this city this evening with
former Mayor Winter. OF Springfield They
were on their way to Pine Orchard. whore Mrs
smith is spending the summer. just as Mr.
smith stepped on the platform Of Shore Line
ear. he was taken with Il hemorrhage OF the
lungs. II" died in few minutes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
BicycIst Runs Into Elevated pillar

Frederick W. Bachelor. Spectator. OF East
One Hundred and Thirty second street. riding
bicycI" in Fifty-ninth street last night.
turned out TO avoid Sixth avenue trolley car.
lie banged, head on, into a Sixth avenue ele-
waited pillar. His wheel was smashed and he
was taken to Roosevelt Hospital uncon scious
His head was badly cut. He recovered con-.
seriousness and was taken home
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
hNGINEER AND tIREMtN KILLED.
Til" Los Angeles Express Train Wrecked by
the Breaking of II Wheel TIange.

SAN FRANCIsCo, Aug. S.-rhe South bound
Los Angeles express train was wrecked last
night near Dos Palos in San joaquin Valley
and Engineer Ford and Fireman Wood were
Killed. They were fatally burned by the es-
Gaping steam.
Mrs. j. \. Nswonger. Of Fresno, and II Mo-
ser. OF San Diego. wer" severely hurt. The ac-
cident was due to the breaking OF the ilange OF
the mali car wheel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09
Lusk MOnnhan.

DR. Obed l.. l.usk. deputy sanitary superin-
tcndrnt of the Borough of Queens. was mar.
rcd on Monday night to Miss Margaret Graham
Monahan. Of Manhattan. Tho ceremony was
performed in the Marble Collegiate Church. at
Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth street by the
Rev. Alfred f.. Meyers Mrs. Lusk is n daughter
of Francis Monahan. DR.. Lusk was divorced
from his former wife few we ks ago by Justice
Wilmot NJ. Smith. Of the Supreme Court
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-09

lleEty reynolds, gutoman al the Third
street "rOSsUE 81 the Delaware, LackGwanun
4 Western Railroad in Newark, was killed yes
Ierday morning by the Eastrn mail trn duo
at Newark a. II o'clock. tie was doing
flag duty because one OF the gates
was broken and had Just stopped II
team from being hit by Moutclair train.
when Il" stepped upon the track in front of tho
fast train from westward He was ~ years
cid and had been in the employ OF the road for
thirty-threc years