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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
THE ASIATIC SQUADRON
VIII Not be Made Small err at This
Time.

| Washington, April 9.-The difficulty in
securing a sufficient number of sailors to
| man the new battleships and other naval
| craft which are being turned out by our
ship builders has led to the renewal in
some quarters of the suggestion that some
of the larger vessels of Admiral Watson's
squadron be withdrawn from The Philip
pines to make up the compliments Of the
new ships at nome.
1t is stated at the Navy Department,
however, that flo action in that direction
has been determined upon, and in view
of the expected arrival on the Asiatfc
station within a fortnight of Admirals
Remey and kempff, aud the ensuing di-
vision of the naval force on the station
into two squadrons, 1t is not contemplated
that any change will be made.
The Navy Department officials realize
that for the purposes for which the navy
is now employed in the Philippines small
light draft gunboats are more valuable
than big battieships and monitors, with
their numerous crews. Still conditions in
the East are so unsettled as to make a
withdrawal of any portion of the large
United States force doubtful at this time,
In view of the possibility of wholesale de-
mands for protection of American inter-
ests from points on the mainland of Asia
This possibly has Influenced the Navy De-
partment in the disposition of the ships in
the East, though it is also possible that
Admiral Watson himself has seen fit to
give the necessary orders without instruc-
tions from Washington. It has been ar
ranged that an American warship will
be at hand for some time to come at no
less than three properly distributed points
the mainland. which will serve as
stations of refuge in case they are need
ed. Thus, at Hong Kong. there are now
two vessels, and they will be from time
to time relieved by others needing repairs.
At Foo Chow, opposite Formosa, and
about half way up the coast of China, the
Yorktown will spend some time in dry
dock. The Castine is undergoing repairs
further north at Shanghai, and the
Wheeling is lying in the mouth of the
river at Taku, as sentinel for the North
ern DroyinceS
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13

Washington, April lin regard TO
the revolutionary expedition under
command Of General Herrara, which
issued from Nicaragua, sailed down the
western coast Of Costa Rica and landed
at David, a point on the Pacific side Of
the strip Of Colombian territory which
forms the Isthmus Of Panama, both
Senior Calderon, the Colombian Minis
ter. and Senor Calvo, the Costa Rican
Minister, agree upon the fact that the
movement was not made as a means OF
was assumed, but rather that the inva-
sion is directed against Colombia
The fact that the invading band SAIL
ed down to David in a boat loaned by
the government Of Nicaragua, the Mo-
motombo, is regarded as significant
particularly as the boat was returned
to that government after the landing Of
the expedition. Senior Calderon has
heard nothing of the invaders since
their appearance on Colombian soil. but
believes that they contemplate the ac-
quirement of the entire Isthmus.
General Herrara, the leader Of the in
vading force, according to Senor Cal
deron was formerly musician in one of
Colombia's military bands, who left that
country for Venezuela and afterwards
went to Nicaragua, where his rise in
military affairs evidently has been very
rapid.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
MR.. MACRUM HURLS THE LIE.

East Liverpool, Ohio, April 11.-Hon.
Charles E. Macrum, ex-consul to Preto-
ria, S. A. r., said to-day, regarding the
statement that Consul-General AdelDert
Hay had failed to find any evidence Of
the consular mail being tampered with
during Mr.. Macrum's stay at Pretoria
said: This is such a palpable perversion
of the truth that it is impossible to allow
the matter to pass unnoticed, as 1t seems
to have come from the State D\ artmert t.
This statement is on a parallel with the
malicious representations which came
from the same department before reach
ed this country. If proofs OF all my
charges are not on file at the consulate In
Pretoria it is because they have been Will
fully abstracted therefrom. In short, /
want to say that the statement published
to-day is a lie. nothing more or less.
have been slandered and maligned until /
have become tired Of it,"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
THE CARTER CONSPIRATORS

New York, April 10.-Contrary to the
opinion which has prevailed that Ben
jamin D. Greene, Colonel John F. Gay
nor, E. H. GaynOr and w. T. Gaynor,
indicted for conspiracy and embeZzle-
ment in the Carter case, would be dis
charged from custody on account of the
refusal of Judge Brown in the United
States Court to grant an order remov-
ing them to Georgia for trial, it was
said to-day that Judge Brown may hold
the indicted men until additional evl-
dence is taken before a United States
commissioner. Judge Brown refused to
grant the order last Wednesday on the
ground that there was lack of evil
dence to prove the indictment.
The authority for this statement as
to the future conduct of the case said
that the outcome depended entirely
upon the action of the Georgia District
Attorney, who is directing the proceed
ings. He is empowered to request the
court to hold those indicted until ad-
ditional evidence be taken or he may
secure a new indictment, have the pr1s-
oners discharged, re-arrested and tried
on the new bill.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
TO UNSEAT CLARK.
THE MONTANA SENATOR NOT EN-
TITLED TO HIS SEAT
Committee ON Privileges and Elec-
Against Him-The Outlay or Money
In Past Elections i'm Montana.

Washington, April 10-The Senate Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections to-day
decided by a unanimous vote to recon-
mend the adoption of resolution declar-
ing that the Hon. W. A. Clark, of Mon
tana, is not entitled to occupy his seat as
a Senator from Montana.
This decision followed two hours ses-
sion, at which the members spoke at
length on the question. Senator Harris,
of Kansas, said that whatever Mr..
Clark's offenses, they were but little
worse than the methods pursued by Con-
gressman Campbell and ex-State Senator
Whiteside in their efforts to expose the
Senator, and he insisted that If the re-
port was to be antagonistic to Mr.. Clark,
1t should at the same time relate in full
detail the course pursued by the two
principal witnesses against him.
Senator Pettus practically agreed with
Mr.. Harris. The consensus of opinion of
the committee was that the cumulative
character of the testimony should be con-
sidered rather than any one especial fea-
ture.
Senators Chandler and Turley were d.
rected to prepare the report. 1t Is expected
to be presented at an early day.
There were many expressions in the
committee favorable to Senator Clark
from a personal point of view and more
than one Senator gave utterances to
doubts as to whether he had actual per-
sonal part in knowledge of the expendi-
ture. Others expressed the opinion that
the Senator was in a certain sense the
victim of environment and of habit. The
outlay Of money in past elections in Mon
tany was dwelt upon as one of the ex-
plantations of the liberal expenditure in
: this case.
Senator Turley was among the Senators
who vigorously dissented from the view
that Mr.. Clark could have been uninform-
ed of the use of money to promote his
election.
Senator Clark was at the Capitol when
the announcement of the action Of the
committee became known. He was sur
prised at the result, but refused to make
statement until after consultation with
his friends and attorneys. He bore him
SELF with his usual composure
Minneapolis, MINI. April 1O-A Butte
(Montana) special says: The report of
the Senate committee against Clark
did not create much surprise in Butte,
his home. His son, who was his chief
representative in his Senatorial cam
paign, received the following to-day:
washington, D. C.-To w. c. Clark:
Report of committee will be adverse.
Don't let this worry you. I will be
Vlndlcated either here or in Montana
wv. A. CLARK"
Some of Mr. Clark's friends here pre-
dict that he will resign and return to
Montana for Vindica ton
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
THE STORAGE OF CONTRABAND
LIQUOR.

Washington. April 1.-THE Secretary OF
the Treasury has received a report from
the special agent who has conducted the
investigation of the reported use OF the
custom house st Charleston, s. c., for the
storage of contra bar nd liquors for Illicit
sales. The search of the building by the
inspector and a number Of assistants re-
suited in the finding Of cask containing
about fifteen gallons Of rum, and thirty
nine ten-gallon kegs. from which the IL
quor had recently been taken. The rum
was found in the basement and the empty
kegs in the attic. 4 number of officers ana
employees of the custom house were asked
for an explanation Of the finding OF the
liquor. but all dieclaimed having any
knowledge concerning it except one OF the
night watchmen who admitted having al
lowed some of lis friends to keep the
LIQUOR there Other testimony disclosed in
formation which lca ds the officers making
the investiga ton TO believe that the liquor
belonged to certain individual In
Charleston who has a wholesale liquor
dealers license. Tie conclusion Of the Of
fcials is that certain deputy collector
is responsible for The storing of liquors
in the custom hoU~e. and that several en-
ployes had full = Wedge Of ii. The re-
port is accompani' q by copies Of the tes-
timony taken. tn Treasury officials have
taken no action H. regard TO the matter.
but there seems u be no doubt that the
guilty parties will 80 Immediately brought
to justice.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
TROUBLE THREATENED.

Washington, April lot would be
not surprising in the view of some of
the officials here if the recent action of
Nicaraguan filibusters in landing on
the Isthmus should result in involving
at least three of the Central American
republics in difficulties. Reports re-
ceiVed here have indicated that trOu-
BILE was brewing in Colombia for some
time past, and there have been frequent
rumors of the intention OF Nicaragua to
attack Costa Rica. 1t appears that the
Nicaraguans have now actually made a
landing, though it is not clear whether
their movement is directed against
Nicaragua or Costa Rica. The point
where the party landed is on the Pa
cific side of the Isthmus, and the party
made it's way to a place named David,
near the boundary line between Costa
Rica and Colombia, but within the
lines of the tract of territory claimed
by both nations. The Government of
Colombia has taken steps to send a
force against the filibusters, assuming
that they are on Colombian soil, and it
is possible that the Government of
Costa Rica will do likewise. In that
case there may be complications.
Meanwhile to look after American in
terests in case of trouble, the cruiser
Detroit has gone into the Gulf of Chiri-
qui, which is on the Gulf side, but is
the nearest port of access to David.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
DEWEY WILL WITHDRAW.
The Admiral May Net be n Candidate
for the Presidency.

New York, April 10.-A Washington
special to the Evening World says: "It
is asserted this afternoon on what
seems to be good authority that Ad
miral Dewey has decided to withdraw
as a candidate for the Presidency, and
that within few days ne will formal
ly announce his decision.
His brother-in-law, John r. Nc
Lean, is alleged to be responsible for
this latest move.
within forty-eight hours Admiral
Dewey has been in consultation with
Democratic leaders and others antago-
nistic to President Mckinley and the
opinions then expressed, together with
unfaVOrable or nOn-cOmmittdl views
voiced by the newspapers decided him,
it is asserted, to withdraw from the
contest"
Washington, April 10.-Admiral Dewey
said tonight that the report published in
New York afternoon newspaper, to the
effect that he intended to withdraw his
candidacy for the Presidency, was all a
mistake, that he had never given any one
whatever any such information.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
Richmond Primary Election.
Special to The Landmark.

Richmond, Va, April 10.-The mu-
nicipal primary here to-day was one Of
the largest in recent years. There
were probably 10000 votes polled. Up
to midnight the returns from only
about half a dozen precincts out Of
tWenty-fOur had been received at head
quarters. The count will hardly be
completed before tomorrow evening.
The indications are that all of the in
cumbents of the general offices have
been renOminated. The only contest
regarded as in serious doubt is that for
City Sergeant, in which H. Claiborne
Eppes was opposed by ex-Sergeant J.
c. Smith. The vote seems very close.
Precincts thus far heard from are fa-
vorable to him, but it is believed the
larger wards up town will pull Eppes
through safely. Auditor Warren, Clerk
Saville, of the Chancery Court; Clerk
Christian, Of the Hastings Court, and
High Constable Garrison seem practi-
cally certain of nomination.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
THE BOER PEACE COMMISSION
ERS.

Naples, April 10.-The Boer peace
commissioners, Messrs. Fischer, Well
maraans and Vessels, arrived here to-
day and were welcomed by Mr.. Muller,
the representa- tive of the Orange Free
State, and Mr.. Van BOeschoten, the
secretary of the Transvaal legation at
Brussels. They will remain here for
some days. MeSSrs. Muller and Van
Boeschoten went on board the Kaiser
and had long conference with the en-
vOys. 1t is asserted by passengers that
the peace commissioners are empower
ed to open negotiations for an accepta-
BILE peace or for truce. with a view to
subsequent negotiations.
The COrriere d'Italia this evening
publishes an in view wiz" aAr. Fischer
representing him as having said: Lord
Roberts will never reach Pretoria, as
he would have to pass through an i'm
practicable desert"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
GENERA LEE TO COMMAND.

Washington, April 1.-THE President
to-day issued an order merging the De-
partment of Havana and Pinar del
Rio, Cuba. under the command Of Cen
eral Fitzhugh Lee, with headquarters
at QuemadOs The change will take
effect May 1st. At present General Lud-
low is in command Of the Department
of Havana, which is to De ama!gamated
with Pinar del Rio.
Quemados is the present headquar-
ters of the Department of Pinar del
Rio and is the site of the camp where
the major part of the American garri
son is quartered. The fact that General
Lee is to retain his headquarters there
is regarded as an evidence of the fact
that his duties are to be purely mill
tary and that he will have nothing to
do with the civil administration in Ha-
Vana
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
&TEA 1BOAT SERVICE.

Steamers leave Edcntou daily f x.
Cept ~untay) 100 p III. Tor Plymouth
GAINESVILLE, WilIiam-ton and Wind
So.
Leave Edcrton Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday 100 p. NJ. for Chowan
River landings; and Fyiday for Soup
pcrnung River.
Steamers leave Elizabeth City fol
Roanoke Island, Oriental and Ne W
Berne, Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day 500 p III connect with \ & NC.
K. r aud ". & w. r K. for GOldsbOrO
a d Wilmington, &c.
For Scupye1nong River Monday
200 noon.
For MOCK and North River Land
Jugs T1csdIy, Thursday and Saturday
800 p III.
For South Mills and landings on
Dlsm Il swamp route Monday, We'd
nesdaV AMI Friday 600 a. III.
Steamers leave Bella en- daily lex
cept Sunday for Washington, N. c.
For further information apply 10 NJ
II. Snowdeu, Agent, Eli sobeth City,
or II the 9 .neral Office of the & 5.
K r, Co., Norfolk, Va.
II X. KING, H. {. HUDGINS.
Gen. Mgr. Gen Ft & Pass. Agt
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
rheumatism Cured. :

My wife has used Chamber
aims Pain Balm for rheumatism
with great relief. and l can re-
commend it as a splendid lini>
ment for rheumatism and other
household use for which we
have found it valuable w. ].
-CUYLER, Red Creek, n. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the lead
ing merchants of this village
and one of the most prominent
men in this vicinity.-W. @
PHIPPIN, Editor Red Greek
Herald. For sale by w. w.
Griggs & Son Druggists.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
ENCOUNTERED A TERRIFIC GALE

Halifax, N. S., April 10.-The steamer
Cairncrag, Captain Gibson, from Da-
rien, Ga, via Norfolk, bound to the
Continent with a cargo of lumber, put
in here this afternoon for repairs. She
encountered a terrific gale on Friday
last, which continued up to Sunday
night, during which her deck was re-
peatedly swept, steering gear disabled,
rails on the starboard side carried
away, bulwarks broken and part of the
deck load washed off. The steamer
also had heavy starboard list and will
be detained several days repairing.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
GEN. WHEELER'S SEAT IN CON.
GRESS

Birmingham, Ala, April 1.-THE first
positive information to the probable
action of General Joe Wheeler, regarding
his seat in Congress, was made public to-
day in letter received by William Bunt-
ing, of the Florence, Ala, Herald. from
the General, dated at Washington on the
9th instant, which reads as follows:
William Bunting Florence Ala:
My Dear Sir:-When w. J. Wood was
here (about three weeks before the writ
ing of this letter. l asked him to tell the
Governor the situation, with the hope
that the Governor would Immediately or
der an election. / also stated to Judge
Wood, both personally and in writing.
that l would devote myself to the inter-
ests of the district until the arrival OF my
successor. I feel more deeply than l can
express the embarrassing position in
which l have been placed.
With high regards, truly your friend,
JOSEPH WHEELER.
Governor Johnston has taken no action
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.

Raleigh, N. c., April 10.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention will meet here
at noon tomorrow to nominate full
ticket. For all the offices except Gov
ernor there are a number of candi-
dates and it will take several ballots to
make a nomination. For Governor, how
ever, Hon. Charles B. Aycock,o of Wayne
county, is the only candidate, all the
others having withdrawn from the
race. The last of these was ex-Attor-
ney-General Theodore E. Davidson,
who decided tonight not to let his
name go before the convention. This
assures Aycock's nomination to-mor-
row by acclamation.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
NOT A CANDIDATE.

Washington, April 10.-Judge Henry
c. Caldwell, of Arkansas, who has been
extensively spoken of as a candidate
for Vice-President and who has recefv-
ed a great number Of letters urging
him to agree to accept that position in
case it should be rendered him, has
written a letter to Senator Jones, of Ar
kansas, who is his personal friend, in
which he says he cannot consent to
such use of his name and that his resO
luton in this matter is absolutely ir-
revoca bla
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
THE TELEGRAPHERs DISPUTE.

Atlanta, Ga, April 10.-President
Powell has wired the president Of the
Southern railroad system laying be-
fore him the position of the telegraph
ers in the pending controversy over
wages and asking his intervention with
the view of settling the differences
peaceably and without a strike.
Mr.. Powell, president of the Rail-
road Telegraphers, says he will be will
ing to leave the disputed points to w.
H. Baldwin, Jr., president of the Long
Island railway, and abide by his de-
cision or to three responsible and fair
minded citizens of Atlanta.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
ANOTHER VICE-PRESIDENT1 AS
PIRANT

Minneapolis, Mimi, April 9.-The Jour
nal says:
Former Congressman Charles A. Towne,
of Duluth is a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Vice-President.
Judge Caldwell, Of the United States Cir
cult Court, has declined to permit the use
of his name in this connection, and
Towneis candidacy Is predicted on the
Judges declination. The demand for
Towne's nomination is said to come from
the gold Democrats and Republican anti
imperialists of New England.
1t Is asserted that Bryan would be glad
to have Towne for a running mate.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
NINE & STRIKE.

Frostburg, Nd. April 11.-Five thou
sand miners Of the Georges Creek re-
gion struck tony e3t and began what
promises to be : 'otTacted struggle for
an increase Of wages, and incidentally
the recognition by the operators OF the
United Mine Workers Of America.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13

Better late than never" II
is best. however, to be never
late about taking Hoods Sarsap
arilla to purify your blood. Take
it now.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
ARRIVED AT ST. HELENA.

Island of ST. Helena, April 10.-The
Niobe and the Milwaukee have arrived
here with the BOer prisoners. Their
health is good, with the exception Of
four cases of measles, necessitating the
Milwaukee being Quarantined.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
INVADING COLOMBIA;
A REvOLUTIONARY FxPEDrTIoN
SAILS FOR THAT PURPOSE

The Movement f. Under the Leader.
ship OF General Herrara-The In.
vaders Contemplate the Acquire
ment OF the Entire Tsthn.us-The
Invading Band Sail In a Boat
Loaned by the Government or
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
MASTERS IN CHANcERY NAMED.

Atlanta, Ga, April 9.-1n the United
States Circuit Court here to-day, Judge
Don A. Pardese named masters in chan
Gerry for the three building and loan asso-
Citations, which, recently failed in this
city. q
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-04-13
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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-09
We see by the census that Bradford
village gains four over 1896.
Death of John w. Cramton.

John w. Cramton of Rutland died Oct.
Goth as result of second shock of pa
ralysis. Mr.. Cramton was well known
throughout the state and had held MANY
important offices of a public and private
nature. John Wiley Cramton was born
in TinmOuth, November 10, 1926. He
went to Rutland in 1888 and began the
manufacture of tinware. In the wear 1860
he began his career as hotel man by
purchasing the Central House, which was
a well-known hotel at that time. In 1864
he purchased the Bardwell House in
which he lived till the time of his death.
At the time of his death Mr.. Cramton
was president of the Baxter National
Bank, the True Blue Marble Company,
the Steam Stone Cutter Company, and
the Rutland Street Railway Company.
Mr.. Cramton was Republican in politics
but he never sought office. He was, how
ever, chosen senator from Rutland county
in 1888. He was prominent in Masonic
circles and was member of the Knights
of Pythlas. In 1886 he was chosen a di-
rector of the Howe Scale Company and
later vice-president, which position he
held until his death. Mr.. Cramton was
married Oct. 3, 1882, to Miss Florencs
Belle Gates, who survives him.