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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Killed in Wreck.

Baltimore, Specialize special from
Parkersburg, w Va, to The Morning
Herald, says: Five persons dead and
ono severely wounded, two engines and
ten loaded cars wrecked, is the result
of the mistake of a train crew Monday
afternoon between Petroleum and Vol
cano Junction, on the the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad. It was the old story OF
the engineer being asleep at his post,
and mistaking tn first section of a pass
ing train for the second. Thinking
both had passed he pulled his train
into the main track and sped onward
to what would seem to have necessari-
ly been his death. The dead are: J. B.
Watkins, engineer of train No. SO, from
Grafton; w. w. Cunningham, fireman
on No. SO; M. Courtney, of Parkers-
burg, brakeman on No. SO; J. T. Bal
ley, of Petersburg, fireman on No. 81:
J. G.. Bailey, Of Kanawha, brakeman on
No. 81. Ike Davidson, of Grafton. en-
gineer on No. 81, burned, cut and
bruised.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Re Organizations Cost Money.

The interstate Commerce Commits
sion in announcing a decision last
week with reference to certain rates
charged 20 Lynchburg, DanVille ana
other cities, made a statement which
must have narrowed the feelings or
the stockholders OF the old roads be-
longing TO the Southern Railway sys7
tenn The Commission in it's decision.
which was against the Southern Rail-
way. asserted that the $120 100000 OF
common stock in that road had never
had anything paid upon it, and
finally, that it does not rest in the
whim of a Reorganization Committee
in Wall Street to impose a tax upon
the whole Southern country"
AS the Southern Railways COM
mon stock was issued in exchange for
the stocks OF the old Richmond Ter
minal system, the shares were paid for
and very dearly at that, as any OF the
old stockholders would bear witness.
When the reorganization was effected
il was in the darkest period of railroad
depression and the most that was ex-
pected in the new company was to
save the charges on the old bonds.
Most of these bonds were assessed and
Richmond Terminal shareholders hao
to pay $40 a share and the East Ten
nessee common stockholders S720 per
share, and give up 40 per cent. Of their
stockholdings. The burden was so
heavy and the Southern Hallway COM
mon stock offered in exchange ap-
peared so valueless that many holders
would not pay the assessments and
threw the burden on the reorganiza-
ton committee.
The rates complained CT by the citi-
zens of Danville may have been too
high, but any man who has owned
stock in a reorganized corporation
will bear testimony that the process is
a costly one. The common stock of
big Industrial syndicates whose con-
stituent companies were bought out
at high prices is frequently given away
to the promoters, but in the case of
bankrupt railroads the reorganiZed
shares, however worthless they may
be, have cost the original stockholders
o great deal of money.-LouisVilla
Courier Journal
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Reports Exaggerated.

Omaha, Neb., Special-General Lee
has received a telegraphic report from
Lieutenant Dixon, commanding the
troops OF cavalry sent to the scene OF
that he has not yet made a full inves-
tigation, but has learned enough to
warrant his saying that the reports
Of an uprising have been greatly ex-
aggerated. Thus far he has encoun-
tered NO Indians and from civilians
he learns that there has been no vio-
lenc ON the part Of the Indians, and
he anticipates none. The report from
Lieutenant Dixon comes from Hen
rietta, which place he reached during
the forenoon.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
1850 Swear Allegiance.

Manila, By Cable.-Reports from
southern aLuzon say there is much dis
affection in the insurgent camps. A
thousand persons swore allegiance to
the United States in a church at Mala-
bon Monday. Cables camp, near San
Antonio, was surprised and attacked
Friday by a detachment of the Fiji
teenth Infantry. The insurgents es-
capped, but score Of houses were de-
stroyed. Detachments Of the Fourth
infantry and Fourth and Sixth Cavalry.
with platoon of marines, have CAP
tured $50 identified insurgents and
Ladrones in Ca1 tie province.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Three Killed in Collision.

Montgomery, Ala, Special.-A head
On collision between two freight trains
on the Midland Railway Friday morn
ing at 4 o'clock caused the death of
Engineer E. O. Adams, on the west
bound train; Phillip Morris, a negro
fireman and an unknown brakeman.
The scene Of the accident was Diniek
junction. both engines and % cars
went through the bridge ano several
s~ans o. the bridge with a few cars
we're burned. The cause Of the acct
mt is not Known.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
THE DEAD QUEEN.
Preparations Going en- for Fer Najcs-
tvs Funeral
ALL EUROPE WILL PARTICIPATE.
Saturday Set Apart as a Day OF
nourning Throughout the british
Nation.

London, By CabIe.-It was officially
announced late Monday evening that
King Edward had ordered Saturday
to be observed as a day o. general
mourning All the banks viii be closed
and business suspended.
Almost all the arrangements for the
funeral thus far are provisional and
subject to the approval OF the King,
who came to London Tuesday. By or
der Of the King the Office Of Works
directs that all draperies displayed by
citizens shall be of purple. The pro-
cession from ST. Georges chapel royal
at Windsor to Frogmore has been
abandoned and the coffin will remain
in the chapel until the day OF inter-
ment, which will probably be Monday.
Emperor William has commanded
Count Won Wedel, Master of Horse, to
bring six of His Majesty's charges
from Berlin, and the Kaiser the Crown
Prince and the other Germans in Off
cial attendance at the funeral will ride
in the procession. The gun carriages
to be used at Cowes and Windsor and
in London will be painted the color
Of khaki and fitted with rubber tires.
King Edward has commanded Mr..
A. Forester, the well-known artist Of
Black and White, to draw the Queen
lying in state for lim.
The ceremony OF proclaiming King
Edward VII as King Of the, United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
and Emperor Of India continues in all
the centres OF the kingdom. Al i'm
pressive function took place in the
royal borough of Windsor at noon.
Thousands witnessed the historic
proceedings. The mayor read the
proclamation from the base Of the
Queens statute on Castle Hill, and
the recorder read it at Henry Wis
gate. Fanfares of trumpets and cheers
for His Majesty, in which the Elton
Boys took a prominent part, closed the
ceremony.
According to the present arrange
ments the United States is the only
country which will not be specially
represented at the funeral Of Queen
Victoria.
The funeral procession will leave
Osborne House Friday at , p. m. The
route 70 the pier VIII be lined with
troops and the royal personages will
follow the coffin on foot. An order
issued by Admiral Sir Charles Fred
erick Hcthan shows that 80 British
vessels will take part in the naval dis
play.
Savannah Ga, Special--Subjects OF
King Edward of England, who reside
in Savannah, have forwarded by ex-
press a handsome and massive me-
mortal wreath of sweet laurel to rest
on the Queens casket.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31

solves a difference in the past they
represent in themselves a unity in the
present
Thirty-eighth Day-The House de-
voted the day TO the Fostoffice Appro-
,riat.on Bill An amendment restrict
ing star route hidden to those a1cnG
the route was defeated, SO TO Il.
Messrs. Bartlett. of Georgia, and Tai
bert. Of South Carolina, were among
those supporting the amendment. An
amendment re-classifying railway NAL
clerks also was defeated, IS to 10. The
rest of the day was devoted TO enlcgies
70 the memory Of the late Senator
Gear Of Iowa
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Postal APPROXIMATIONS.

Washington, 7. c.. Specialists G
house devoted the day to the pcstoffice
appropriation bill An amendment
restricting star route bidders to those
along the route was decen2ted-33 TO
A. MessIs. Bartlett & Georgia and
Talbe-t of South C3rolira were among
those supporting the amendment. An
amendment reclassifying railway mail
clerks also was defeated-4S to ~.
The rest of the day was gwen to
eulogies to the memory Of the late
Senator Gear of Iowa
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Great Fire at Montreal.

A special from Montreal Wednesday
hight says: A big fire is raging in the
heart Of the business district. Twenty
firms have already been burned out and
the fire is still spreading. The board of
trade building is now burning. The 10 s
is estimated in the millions. The fire.
men are utterly unable to check the
flames. The board of trade building is
in ruins and the flames have snread
across St Paul street.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
China r1ust ACtPrOmptiy.

Paris, By Cable-A HaNas agency
dispatch from Shanghai says that
diplomats have decided unanimously
to notify the Chinese plenipotentiaries
that the military arrangements of the
powers depend On the promptitude
with which China executes her en-
gagements. They will also demand
that the death penalty be imposed On
four Chinese tunctionaries, including
Chouang Wing Men.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
AN EXTRA SESSION
Likely That Congress VIII Meet in
April.
NOTHING DEFINITE IS KNOWN,
But it is Thought That an Extra SeS-
sion VIII be Called for Special
Philippine Legislation.

Washington, D. c., special.-That
senators regard seriously the prospect
of an extra session of congress in view
of the presidents urgent reconmenca-
tion of legislation concerning the PHI
ippine islands, was evidenced by the
activity OF those who wish to avoid an
extra session. The speculation con-
corning the probability Of a called ses-
sion was rendered more definite by the
tact that senators known to be gen
orally we'll informed concerning the
presidents plans, Joined IN the discus
sion Of the outlook.
Careful inquiry also developed the
fact that the president has canvassed
the subject with few senators. He
does not appear to have indicated any
fixed determination Of issuing a call,
but rather to have consulted them as
to the ACCESSIBILITY Of such proceed
ing. In all such instances he seems
to have had the necessity Of Philippine
legislation in view, and senators gen
orally express tho opinion that in
case a meeting is called the Philippine
question will receive the lions share
OF attention. The urgency of the ad.
ministration on this point is due to the
Importantly OF the Taft commission.
Senators are divided upon the que3-
ton Of the necessity OF congressional
a,ction upon the Cuban constitution
Some of them contend that cOngre<E
will not be called upon to act IN any
way upon the constitution. Others adj
init the correctness of this vi5W to the
extent OF saying that congressional
action will net be compulsory, but they
advance the idea that the president
will desire to have congress share the
responsibility of whatever step may
be taken with reference to the Cuban
government.
The senators who oppose the shi1
subsidy bill are especially opposed to
an extraordinary session, and will do
all they can to prevent the calling Of
one. Upon the whole, the most that
can be said is that both the executive
and the congress are discussing the
wisdom of an extra session, and that
no conclusion has been reached on tile
point. They admit the urgency Of a
number of questions which they know
cannot be disposed Of at this session
At the same time they hesitate seri-
cusly before the responsibility Of a
called session, which it is generally be-
lieved would, If called at all, continue
until will into the summer
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
A Novel Idea.

An undertaken in Butte offered de-
Gently to bury the citys pauper dead
being SIS. The one-cent man explain
ed, on being awarded the contract.
that most destitute people who die in
Butte have friends or relatives else
where who are nearly always ready to
pay the expenses Of a good funeral
rather than have a relative laid in a
pauper's grave. In this way he expects
to come out ahead.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Boat Goes Ashore.

Washington, D. c., Special
steamer Harry Randall reached the
city Friday night with II passengers
and freight taken from the steamer
Washington, of the Norfolk and Wash
instoa Steamboat Company, which
ran aground hard and fast on a sand
bar near Colonial Beach, this morning
Il Is expected the vessel will be saved.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Bank Hay Reopen.

montgomery, Ala. Specialist 8
meeting ofdeposIorSof the Josiah Nor
rls Ban!> which suspended Saturday,
a committee was appointed f., ex,n,io.
into the condition of the bank and 70
port. The opinion seems to nrevail
tna1 the bank will be allowed to open
ana continue business under a new
management. 1t is now believed the
asse1s are about $4,000 900 with liabiI.
tiles, between $500, 900 and 5000 600.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
How Chinese Coolies Get Free 81

You see, 10 Chinaman{ would "
foot on a vessel unlessJhn had every
assurance that in caseJ he died he
would be put away ind frst-c!ass cOf-
fin and brought into POI # we didn't
all contract to do that none Of us
would carry a coolie, mi ~ if We offered
them free passage, SCI ve Dr0nisc TO
supply q chop dollar" cofin in case
Of death. and to carrB the coolfe back
to the port from which he sailed and
that costs money. This business
hadn't gone on a month before u
coolie saw his chance to beat the COZ. ,
pany, and began to do it. You see
coolie who is about to die, or wants ,
pass IN his checks, and they can 90 "
just whenever and wherever th@
want to, steps on steamer, say 10.
Hongkong. and he only pays aoo"
Two dollars for 4 deck passage. Ths0 .
when he gets good and ready he JUS
stops breathing, and the company ~
10 provide coffin, and pay the freig5 If
back hOne.-Stephen Dorsal, il Scrly
ue~'"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
APPROPRIATION BILL.
The Senate and House Still Working
Il On 1t.
SENATE.

Thirty-fourth Day-The Senate by
cote of SO to 10 ratified the treaty with
Spain for the acquisition Of the islands
of Sibutu and Cagoyan Sulu, Of the
Philippine group. These islands are
outside the lines described in the Paris
treaty and the treaty provides for the
payment OF S100,Go0 for them After
the adoption of suitable resolutions on
the death Of Queen Victoria. the Senate
adjourned.
Thirty-ffth Day-Consideration OF
the shipping bill was resumed by the
Senate. 1t was made the unfinished
business, thus restoring it to It's priv
LEGGED position.
Mr.. Vest, of Missouri, took the floor
Immediately. In a Enthusiastically
brilliant, fcrceful and interesting
speech, lasting nearly three hours, he
vigorously attacked the navl CATION
laws Of the United States, holding that
they were responsible for the decadeacc
If the merchant marine of America.
Thirty-sixuh Day.-The Senate de-
voted the day to the discussion Of the
Indian appropriation bill, making only
fair progress.
After the reading Of the bill had pro-
ton moved to adjourn, which being de-
feated, he suggested the absence OF d
quorum, and the roll call showing only
35 Senators, the Senate, on motion OF
Mr. Teller, at SO p. m, adjourned.
Thirty-seventh Day-Senator Towne
introduced a resolution in the Senate
for the independence of the Philip
pines and will take it as a text for a
y W r.
will be the last chance he will have be-
fore he leaves the Senate, his successor,
Mr.. Clapp being now on his way to
Washington.
The resolution is as follows:
THAT justice, the public welfare and
the national honor demand the imme-
date cessation Of hostilities in the
Philippine Islands upon terms recog-
nizing the independence Of the Philip
pine people, and conserving and guar
anteeing the interests as to the United
States
Thirty-eighth Day-The first bust
ness in the Senate was the presenta-
ton of the credentials of Fred T. Du-
Bots as Senator elect of Idaho, and Of
Shelby M. Cullom, as Senator-elect
from Illinois.
MT. HOdF (EIdSS.,J IutiOuuceu, dllu
the Senate passed, a resolution asking
for all information at the command Of
the President or any executive officer
of the government as to the extent OF
lands in the Philippine Islands held fo~
ecclesiastical purposes, the character
and value Of such lands, and whether
any official had on behalf Of the gov
eminent entered into any obligation as
to the titles to such lands.
The rest of the day was given to the
Indian Appropriation Bill, the discus
sion being IN irrigation in the West.
and little progress was made.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31

Pennsylvania has moe national lag.
within her borders than any other StS.
The number is $50 New IorF has y"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
HOUSE..


Thirty-second Day.-The session Of
the house was devoted chiefly to the
postal codifcation bill, which was
about half completed. The discussion
turned mainly on the proposition to
compel star route contracts to be let
to persons living contiguous to the
route, but the proposition was de-
reated after extended deba-e. Among
the bills passed was the granting OF
Is days annual leave to employees OF
navy yards, arsenals, etc.
Thirty third Day.-The house af-
ter devoting some time On District Of
Columbia business, passed number
of bills under suspension OF the rules.
They were to provide home in Wash
ington for aged and infirm colored
people, out of the fund now in the
Treasury to the credit of the deceased
colored soldiers; to establish a branch
Soldiers Home at Johnson City,
Tenn. and to increase the salary of the
Commissioner of Education Of PORTO
Rico from $4,000 to $4,000. The SEN
ate amendments to the army re-Or-
ganization bill were disagreed to, and
Mr.. Hull, Of Iowa, Mr.. Brownlow, of
were appointed copferes.
Thirty-fourth Day.-The house adop-
ted a resolution expressing profound
regret and sympathy for the English
people on account of Queen Eicto? ia S
death. The resolution was adopted
without a word of dissent or debate
The resolution was in almost the idetn-
teal language adopted upon the occa-
sion of the death of the president Of
the French republic and the car Of
Russia.
The House passed by a vote of 112 to
So the bills to send to the court OF
claims OF Cramp & Sons, amounting to
something over 1890 900, for alleged
damages due the company on account
of the failure of the government to
promptly furnish armour plate and
other material used in the construction
Of the New York, Columbia, Massa-
chusetts and Indiana. The claim has
been prominently before congress for
several years.
Thirty-fifth Day.-The House passed
the District of Columbia appropriation
bill and disposed of five out Of the 65
pages OF the naval appropriation bill.
Mr.. Wheeler, Democrat from Ken
lucky and member of the commit
tee, declared himself in favor of a navy
large enough to meet "all corners. !"
and Mr.. Richardson the minority lead
er, criticised the rapid growth of naval
expenditures.
Thirty sixth Day.-The House con-
tinued the consideration of the naval
appropriation bill, and practically
completed it before adjournment
Thirty-seventh Day.-In urging the
adoption Of the provision for the retire
ment as Brigadier Generals of Lee and
General Wilson, in the House. Mr..
Hull said: They represent in them
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-02-07
Circuit Court DOingS.

Laura T.. Trammcll vs.. +. &.
Vaughn, Judgment against plain
tiff and Surctics.
+. ID. Alexander V. VIM. Clan.
ton. jury found for defendant,
plaintiff files motion for new trial.
Bette Glascock vs.. c. X \. Il.
r., defendant files plea for ahatc-
mcnt.
w. IL. Doss vs.. c. \ \. L. L..
defendant files plea for abatement.
Michael Jordon vs.. &. 4 A. Il.
r., defendant files plea for abatc-
mCnt.
RagSdalc vs. Ragsdalc, divorce
granted and $50 per month aIimo-
ny.
Jessie L. White, motion for new
trial
Monumental Bronze Co. ". Est.
Eliza Doty; 10y consent of plaintiff
appellant files additional appeal
bond with American Surety Co. of
y. Y. sum of 500
T.. T.. Jesse Us. q. W. Smith eft
al; defendants motion to shorten
time to take deposition ovrrrulcd.
W i Long ". 7. + German
ct al; defendant, Farmers y Mcr-
chants Bank. files motion for new
trial and files also motion in arrest
of Judgment
j. L. Frltts, respondent, ".
John Dyke, appellant; by consent
ease continued.
State of Missouri ". Bcssi,
Bright; defendant ar1nIgnrd and
| pleads not guilty.
State of Missouri vs. ChaS. Hutch.
ison; same rs above.
State of Missouri y>. Luther
Hamlet, defendant arraigncd and
/ pleads guilty.
Theodore Gro>rIaudc ct al ".
/ Chas. Grosrlaudc ct al; defendant
files motion to set aside Judgment
10y default.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-02-07
Eating Human Flesh.

Pekiu, February 3.-ReportS re-
ceived here from Simgau Flu all
agree that the famine in the Prov
inccs of ShanSi and Shcnsi is one
of the worst in the history of China.
All information on the subject is
necessarily from Chinese sources,
and is fragmentalY, but the stories
are all to the same effect, pictur-
ing state of affairs that is calcu-
lated to arouse the sympathy of
the world for the stricken people.
1t is estimated that two-thirds of
the people are without sufficient
food or means OF obtaining it. The
weather is bitterly cold and this
adds to the misery of starvation.
There is little ucl in either PROV
ince, and the people are tearing
out the woodwork of their houses
to obtain fuel TO keep themselves
warm. Oxen, horses, dogs and
other animals used by the farmers
to aid them in their work in ordi-
nary times have practically all been
sacrificed to satisfy hunger. FoI
three years the crops have been
failures in both provinces. There
was more or less famine in prcvi-
Gus seasons, and the people were
in poverty when the winter began,
Their condition has since been
growing steadily worse. Letters
state that cannihalism is plactircd
now to il considerable extent.
Iii Hung Chang, in conversation
with Mr.. Conger, the American
Minister, stated that the pcopl,
were reduced TO eating human
flesh. Many of them were selling
their women and children to oh,
tain money with which to buy food
for the remaining members OF
their families. lnfanticide is alarm
ingly common.
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Thompson.
Fine winter weather.

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No Saloon.

John Atkins, the Nandaia sa-
loon man, was in Mexico this week
and announced that he would not
ask for renewal of his license,
which expires the 18th of this
month. The temperance people
down there have been contesting
every inch of ground with him and
the matter was to have been
brought before the county court
today for final action, but Atkins
gives it up. He will rest on his
oars for while and take trip to
Oklahoma.
Later.-We understand that At
kins has reconsidered. The case
comes before the County Court to-
day,