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Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
BUBONIC PLAGUE GERM.
Was Discovered Seven Years Ago


 The plague of to-day is the linea1 descendant of that which was cleared away from London by the great fire. It represents one of many epidemics which history teaches us devastated Europe during the past ages-pests, these, abolished by the disappear ance of dirt which forms their soil and breeding place. We know the germ of the plague. It was aiscov- cred by Kitasato fn 1894, and inde- pendently in the same year by Yer sin, whose protective serum is used as preventive, says the London Chronicle.
 The germ is a somewhat shortened and rounded bacillus, that hourishcs at a temperature approaching that of the blood. Apparently the germ does not multiply by giving off spores or seedlike bodies, but by simple division of the parent germs into others. It is easily killed. A temperature of 212 degrees Fahren- heit destroys it quickly, and acids also act efficiently in this direction. Yersin found the plague germ living in the soil in affected places. In the earth it appears to be non-virulent. but placed in another environment. say the animal body it speedily de- velops it's disease-producing powers. Cows, sheep, pigs, eats, and. of course, rats, are affected by it, but the dog is said to enjoy an immunity from the attentions of this bacillus. Gaining access to the body, through the skin for the most part, and prob ably through some abrasion or wound, the bacilli make for the glands, and as these swell and en- large, constituting what doctor call "buboes," the disease has become known as the "bubonic plague"
 The fieas which infect the rat are also credited with a share in the diff fusion of the ailment, for, charged with the microbes, these parasites will infect other rats. or may pos sibly inoculate man. Hence the cru sade against rats which has been or dered and advised. It may be added that in one form of the plague the lungs are liable to be specially in- volved, and the coughed-up matter in that case is highly infectious.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
CAR BIRTHS ARE SHORTER.
Governed by Personal Conditions.


 ''I don't see why Mir Pullman didn't make his berths a little longer,' said the tall man, wearily, as he brushed his hair before the glass in the toilet room of the sleeper, relates the Chi cago Inter Ocean. II can never sleep we'll when l am cramped for room, and l feel this morning as if I had sat up all night
 ''The berths always seem long long enough to me- said the small man. cheerily, as he rubbed his neck with a towel.
 The tall man glanced down at him scornfully and muttered: ''Of course."
 "The shortness of the berths is due to the fact that MT. Pullman was him. self a short man." said the medium sized man, as he tied his cravat ''I have noticed" he continued that men are governed largely by personal conditions. No doubt Mir. Pullman, who was five feet six, having made model to fit himself, though that six inches more ought to be enough for any man, never stopping to think that great many men are over six feet tall"
 "It was spite," said the tall man, surlily. q never knew little man who did not have it in for the six footers."
 The short man grinned sarcastic ally.
 'No," said the medium-sized man. "I think not. for the weakness l have mentioned belongs to tall men as well as short. l once employed plumber to fit up my house with gas fixtures. He elevated the chandeliers so much that I had to climb on chair to light the gas. I was sur prised until I remembered that the plumber was six feet four inches in height. That explained the matter. He could not imagine anyone too short to light the gas which was in such easy reach of his long arm. Had he been five feet four I would have struck my head against the chandeliers"
 "A man ought to have some sense," muttered the tall man.
 "Of course" said the medium-sized Iudll, put there are lew peOple WnO can get rid of their personality in providing for others. The hearty eater makes a good steward, though if his tastes are not delicate he may not satisfy all appetites. A fireman who is warm of blood will freeze the occupants of a building, and dry goods man with fixed tastes will never satisfy large number of GUS toners. Even our wives, God bless them, will frequently give us for birthday presents the trifing toilet articles which women adore and men abhor in place of the substantial box of cigars which must delight the heart of any man."
 "If he smoles." said the clerical looking gentleman in the corner.
 The medium-sized man colored and replied: "Yes, if he smokes, and most men do. I do, and of course cigars were the first thing I thought of as an acceptable present for a man, which further proves the truth of my theory that a man cannot rid himself of his own personality"
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
China,s Fleet for snle

Everything goes by contraries, of course, out here. The European of proyerbial experience buys a grand piano, which being bought necessitates spending alterations and i'm provements in the drawing-room, and so to the house in general the result being q removal from the villa to a mansion. China knows better. She buys an expensive fleet, and then, fore seeing the trouble and expense it is go- ing to be to her in thousand differ ent ways, gets into quarrel with Japan so that she may rid herself of a considerable portion. That done, the second step is taken. So that all temp tation may be removed she gives away her naval ports. Now she puts up to auction the few remaining vessels. Going, going"-not yet gone" the troubles and anxieties of fleet. Hans in Luck" was nothing to it. Wonder ful China! Shanghai Mercury.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
Regard Peruna as Their Shield Against Catarrl
 Coughs, Colds and Catarrhal Diseases.

Catarrh is an old cold. Even the strongest and most robust are liable to colds during the winter months. A cold, if neglected, is almost certain to cause catarrh of the head, which rapidly spreads through the system, setting up catarrh of the throat, lungs, host of winter ailments would be pre- vented by preventive as we'll as cure
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
The Grcnt ounliticntion.

The animals were preparing for anna teur theatricals.
 q want to be the heavy villain, said the sheep.
 "You?" snorted the intelligent horse. You'd make a fierce-looking villain, wouldn't you?"
 Maybe not" retorted the sheep, 'but I'll bet none of you can beat me saying 'Bah!' "-Catholic Standard and Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
Protecting President of France.

President Loubet is well protected. His secret guard consists of 12 men, under the orders of police com missioner. When he receives sthey mingle with the guests close by him, and when he goes out they follow him and have orders never to lose him an instant from view.-N. Y. Herald.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

for colds.
 Peruna is such a remedy. If taken at the first symptom of catching cold it heals the catarrhal condition before it becomes established and makes im- possible spread of the disease. Should the cold be neglected and re- suit in catarrh, Peruna will cure, but it will take much longer and willresult in much unnecessary suffering.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
Best for the nnweIs-

No matter what ails you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce 9asy, natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. c. C. stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
His Mistake.

goods store, but fate placed him behind the counter in a coal office, and that was the cause of his undoing. A lady entered the coal office, one day, and said she needed tive tons of coal at once
 ''All right" said the clerk, tipping the ashes from a cigarette in dreamy fashion; will you take it with you or have it sent, madam w-Yonkers Statesman.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman. giving full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

Miss Lizzie Brady, No. AZ Hoyt st., Brooklyn, N. Y, writes:-'I desire to speak in the highest terms of PERU NA, the medicine which I believe is entitled to more praise than any other and to the confidence and good will of every woman in America. Last win ter Icaught severe cold, which set tied all over me, and as I at first paid but little attention to it I soon found that it had strong grip on me which no medicine could cast off. I became weak and irritable. I felt nervous and mentally and physically exhaust ed. I relished nothing I ate, and med icine only nauseated me. In my trou- ble I read in the paper of PERUNA. I sent for a bottle, and it proved god- send to me. I improved slowly but surely, and in less than two months perfect health was restored to me"
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
My LOZI L1E77ZHZIY:

Miss Lou Cetchum, No. 1,155 Bass av., brought me relief and health, and I firmly believe in it's efficacy. I had Ia grippe last winter and suffered for
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
The E~ndsomest Calendar

of the season Gin ten colors) six beautiful heads ton six sheets, l0xl2 inches), repro auctions of paintings by Moran, issued by General Passenger Department, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt of twenty-five cents. Address r. A. Miller, General Passenger, agent, Chi cago.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
Haxnrding n Guess.

Delia-Phwat is this copper company that the man O the house does be talkin' about so much!
 Bridget-Shure, Oi suppose tis poliss- mans union, no Philadelphia Press.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
She Breaks IL.

Freeman-They say that Ketcham has an iron will.
 Mohrman-Then his wife must be black smith.-Puck.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
When He Forgets.

When young lover figures on whethe he can support a wife, he counts in every thing except the rent, butcher and grocer clothes, and ineidentals.-N. Y Press.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

Very few people talk we'll; Very few peo- pie are graceful. We wondeJ they do not cultivate these accomplishments instead ot studying German and /art.-Atch.soD
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30
4 Cannon to Protect Treasury.

A grea1 many appropriation bills will march up to the Cannon's mouth this winter, says the Chicago Tribupe, and then march back again.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

l do not believe Pso's Cure for Consump- tlon has an equal for coughs and colds John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. l5. 1900.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

To Cure Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund moneyifitf fails to cure. 25c.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

The greatest problem we know of is how Co get your back and front warm at the dame time.-Atehison Globe.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

Sweat or fruit acids will not discolor goods dyed with PUTNAM FADEIESS DYES. Sold by drdggists, lOc package.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

Miss Beatrice Brown, No. 596 Walnut st., Memphis, Tenn, writes: ''This fall became very much run down, be- ing oyertaxed with social and domes- tic duties. ! caught a hard cold, and, my system being in weakened condi- tion, I found it impossible to shake off the cold. I was advised by neigh Dor to try PERUNA and bought bot tie, and am only sorry now that Isd;d not know of it before, as it would have saved me so much suffering. I shall not be without it again, as it effected speedy cure.''
Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-30

several weeks without obtaining relief until I took PERUNA. Three bottles not only cured me completely, but it left my system in q fine condition, and feel better than I have for years. You have host of friends in Memphis Miss Lou Cetchum."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
INHALED DEADLY FUMES
Walter Newton, of LineOlnia, Va,
Found Dead in Bed.
The Body Discovered in His Room,
432 Tenth street, Late Yesterday
Afternoon Police Unable to De-
termine whether Death Was Acct
dental or "A Case of Suicide.

Walter C. Newton, thirty-fve years OF
aee was found dead in bed with the gas
turned on at his boarding house, 49, Tenth
Street northwest, late yesterday after
noon. His remains were taken TO the
morgue and friends at Lincolnia, Va. the
home of Newton, have been notified by the
police OF his death.
Newton came to Washington Thursday
afternoon, and went to the boarding house
on Tenth Street, where he had before
stopped After engaging room he left
the house for a couple of hours, telling
the landlord, John Hahne. that he would
return early in the night Shortly before
10 o'clock he rang the bell and was ad-
mitted by Hahne, 10 whom he expressed a
desire to sleep late in the morning. Hahne
saId he should rot be disturbed, and New
Ion went TO his room and YVES not again
seen alive.
Yesterday morning Hahne went to New
Ions room about 9 o'clock and knocked
once, but got 10 response. He then con-
cluded to let bis lodger sleep and paid
no attention to the room or occupant until
late IN the afternoon. Hahne was out a
portion Of the day, and when he returned
home about O'Clock he remembered his
boarder. With his wife, he went to New
Ions room on the second floor and knocked
repeatedly, without receiving any response.
Through the keyhole Hahne saw Newton,
apparently asleep. in bed, but becoming
alarmed al the failure OF the sleeper to
awaken, he fastened from the house and
summoned Policeman Doyle who was
passing along at the time. Doyle accom-
panied Hahne back to the house. and broke
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
PETERS GIVES MUCH TROUBLE,
The Eccentric Patient Sets Fire to
st. EIizabeth's Asylum.

Eugene Peters made an attempt yes
terday morning to set fire to St Eliza
beths Asylum for the Insane by placing
paper through the. register and into the
flue. The attempt was discovered by
Supervisor Combs. while making his
rounds of various wards and the blazing
paper was quickly put out by pouring
water down the fiue.
II is said that Peters has given the asy-
lum authorities much trouble since his
Incarceration, for he appears TO have de-
yeloped a mania to destroy furniture,
bedding. pictures, and everything on
which he can lay his hands. Because of
this fact an attendant is always near
him and a close watch is kept upon his
movements. Just how he secured suffi-
cient paper to cause a blaze in the tlue
yesterday is not known. After the fire
had been extinguished. Peters was III r
oughly searched, but nothing coubustible
was found On his person.
Prior to his transfer to the asylum
Peters made an attempt to start a Are
in the First precinct station, and, but
fer the prompt discovery. a costly fire
might have resulted. He set fire to the
bedding at the station.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
A CHILD CHoKED TO DEATH.
The Infant Son of DIR. Beach Meets n
Terrible Fate.

Lester Tracy Beach, the twenty-month-
old child Of DR.. Charles II. Beach. dem
list. died suddenly late Thursday after
noon. and an autopsy will be performed
this morning 10 determine the cause OF
death. Parents Of the child believe it was
strangled to death. either from a particle
Of cracker or possibly tiny piece of pa
per, with which the little one had been
playing. Funeral services will be held
this afternoon at the home of DR. Beach.
40l First Street northeast, at which the
Rev. DR.. Bagby, Of the Christian Church.
viii ohiciate. Interment viii be at Glen
wood Cemetery.
The child was playing in a rear room
on the second floor Of the house Thursday
afternoon. while Mrs Beach was busy in
an adjoining room, and its father was en-
gagged in his laboratory, located on the
same floor Mrs. Beach had just finished
work and had entered the room in which
her son was PLAYING when she heard hin,
cough several times As she looked
around she saw her baby fan and ran to
his side, picked him up and placed him on
the bed. The child soon became uncon-
sciOus, and Dr. Beach, who ran from the
laboratory at the call Of his wife. FASTENED
out to summon a physician DR.. Storch
responded and went to the house. but
found the child la a dyihg condition. and
could do nothing. The infant died within
a few minutes. and owing to the singular
character of the case word was sent to
Coroner hewitt, that an investigation
might be made. The Coroner saw the
body yesterday, and withheld a certificate
pending the result OF the autopsy
DR.. Beach said last night that the child
was not at any time in the laboratory. so
that he could not have taken any poison
by mistake. The father welcomed an ati-
to1sy. he said. John i. Tracy, ex-Repro-
sentative Of the Seventh Missouri district
In Congress, is a grandfather OF the child
DR.. Beach and family came here five years
ago from Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
BONES OF GIANT LIZARDS.
The Remains of Two Monster Dino.
saurs Found by "a Party.

DEADWOoD. S. D., Feb. 22.-Scientists
have discovered the remains OF two mon
ster dinosaurs or lizards on Seven Pines
Bluff, near Sturgis. on the Fort Meade
reservation. The first discovery was
made last fall by member of the United
State Geological Survey, who called the
attention of the American Museum of Ma
tural History of New York to the big
bones that protruded from the Jura-trias-
sic clay.
An expedition was organized by the mu-
scum and Prof. G. r. Wieland. enc Of the
greatest authorities on such fossils, was
placed in charge Near the place where
the first large bones were discovered were
found bones which are supposed to have
been those of another lizard, smaller in
size Lhan the first one.
BY careful estimates made by Prof
Wieland. it is thought the larger animal
was fully eighty feet long and the smaller
one sixty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23

open the door Of the room which New
Ion occupied. There was a strong odor
Of gas in the room, and Newton was found
stiff and cold. He had evidently been dead
some hours. Gas was escaping from q
jet, so arranged that connection might be
made with small gas stove placed in the
room. Newton had neglected to turn off
this jet before retiring, but whether be-
cause Of desire to die or through a mis-
understanding Of the burner is not known
Word vas sent to CcODer hewitt, who
called at the house and saw the body.
Later the remains were removed to the
morgue, and are held pending instructions
from friends Of Newton. The police took
charge of the effects OF the unfortunate
man. Little money was found in his pos
session. Mr.. Hahne stated last night that
Newton had been his guest for a brief
time about a year ago. He said Newton
was travelling salesman. and a stranger
in this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
RECEIVE SERVICE MEDALS.
Masie During the Light
Infantry Smoker

Over 500 members and friends of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps attended
that organizations annual smoker last
night in the armory at Fifteenth and E
Streets northwest
1t has been the usual custom of this
well-known organization of late years to
hold a smoker insteadtof parading upon
upon the 22d of February, in honor OF the
birthday of Washington and also the
forma ton Of that organization.
The toastmasteF Of the evening was
Lieut.. Col Burton Ross, who at the open
ing of the exercises. delivered an address
upon the organization OF the corps. and
complimerted the men and officers upon
their good work in the past year. Colonel
Ross was presented with a service medal
by Major Jesse Lee for having been con-
nected with the organization for over
twenty years. Service medals were
also presented to Corporal ]. S. Miller
q years service: Capt. ]. T. Grant, q
years service: Lieut.. Howard Bell, q
years; Lieut.. Samuel Shreve, 6 years;
Capt. W. II. McCathran, 6 years; Sergt
F. W. Burnett, years, and Sergt, r. II
Lewis. for years service. Private Col
laday. a veteran in the service, was also
presented with a medal for being the best
marksman in the battalion.
The programme during the evening was
as follows: Madrid Quartette. in selec-
tions; Nelson. flute solo: Hayward, reel
ton; Madert, tUber solo: Bond and Gar
ner. rag time" Martin Dolan, musical
specialties and MIR. SwGrtz, comic songs
At 4 late hour the Howard Burlesque
Company now playing at the Bijou The
atre, appeared, with the theatres or
chestra, and they entertained the nom
bers and friends of the Light Infantry W
to a late hour this morning.
The hall was draped with American
flags. intertwined with the colors of the
regiment. Music was rendered by the
Washington Light Infantry Band.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
AGAINST RICHMOND SALOONS.
4 League BEING Formed 10 Enforce
sunday Closing.

RICHMOND. Va, Feb. 22.-The crusade
against the sale of liquor here on Sunday.
which was begun some weeks ago, mas re
ceived a fresh impetus by the action of
Gov. J. Hoge Tyler, who today came out
squarely in favor of the anti-saloon move
ment and agreed TO preside over great
mass meeting to be held on Sunday after
noon. at which n number of distinguished
ministers and iasmen- viii make ad-
dresses.
The object is to organize an anti-saloOn
league here, and an effort viii be made to
induce the Governor to assume the presi-
dency. a general desire seems 10 be
growing to purify the city, which the
ministers especially consider badly in need
of reformation.
An anti-vice League is also at work,
but has been hindeTed by disagreement
among its members as to the proper
method to pursue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
A TOBACCO TRUST DEAL.
The WeIIman-DUirc Factory in the
Combines Hands.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 22.-The Tobacco Trust
today completed a deal by which it OBJ
tains control OF the Wellman-Dwire To-
bacco Factory. The plant will be form
ally turned over to the purchaser next
Wednesday.
The Wellman-Dwire Company engaged
largely in the manufacture of twist to-
bacco, and it is understood to be the
intention of the Continental Company TO
continue to operate the plant in this way.
The factory has a daily capacity of about
q, 0O0 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
ACCUSATIONS IN CHINESE.
sam Wah KEGS Letters Said 10 I'm
pIicate Federal Officers

PORTLAND, Ne, Feb. 22-United States
District Attorney Dyer, Of this city has
in his possession forty-two letters found
on Sam Wah Kee New Englands richest
Chinaman. who recently forfeited his bail
here.
All of the letters are written in Chinese.
One of them. written by Sam Wah Kee,
but not mailed. contains a statement that
he assisted in bringing into the country
more than a thousand Cinnamon 1t is
said that in the letters there is evidence
which duplicates Federal officers.
The district attorney says that there is
no suspicion against the custom officials
stationed in Maine. but there are certain
investigate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-23
HANNA IN PHILADELPHIA.
A Consultation With c. A. GriscOm
on the Subsidy Bill.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 22.-Senator NJ.
A. Hanna spent three hours here today, in
conference with Clement A. Griscom, Of
the international Navigation Company.
The subject under discussion was the Ship
Subsidy bill. but neither, Mr.. Griscom nor
Senator Hanna would say anything about
the measure.
Dispatches from Washington stated that
Senator Hanna intended to go to Dover
for the purpose of taking some part in the
Senatorial battle. He left this city on the
4 o'clock train for Washington, and before
going, he said:
II am not going to Dover. ! am not in
terested in the Delaware Senatorial fight
except in a general way, and will take no
mart in il -