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The Newark journal., 1903-06-12
Forest Fires Raging

While the flood-gates of heaven are deluging the West, causing untold damage to property, the Eastern section of the country is suffering from an unprecedented drought, forest fires, the direct result of the suns rays, have cast pail of smoke over New York and neighboring states, and q glance at the leaden skies would lead one to believe that rain must be coming soon; but the only
The Newark journal., 1903-06-12

The Indiana man who has lived for ten weeks without eating, ought to be running a country newspaper. He certainly posses ses the most important qualiiica- tion for the business.
The Newark journal., 1903-06-12

life a sudden thought flashed through his mind that he had not paid the editor for several years. He felt so confoundedly small that he slipped right out of the log.
 The local Camp of Woodmen of the World observed their annual decoration day last Sunday by marching to the cemetery in body where the cermony of the order was performed and floral of ferlngs placed upon the graves of the deceased members. Quite a large crowd witnessed the cere- mony at the graveyard.
 It is reported that a bashful country lass brought couple of young chickens to town the other l day and carried them in at Charley Edwards store. She laid them on the counter and asked Boss Allen what they were worth. Boss didn't notice that the chickens feet were tied and he asked if they would lay there. The girl blushed, bit her lip and said, No, sir; they are roosters.
 What about our Fourth of July celebration! Newark must not let the nations birthday pass without some sort of a celebration and we hope somebody will take the mat ter up and see what can be done. Me might have q picnic, have the Declaration of Independence read, a speech by some good speaker and q game of ball between the local team and the Sulphur Rock team. Get things in readines. wave Old Glory and let the eagle scream,
 The scarcity of labor is keenly felt among the cotton farmers just now. The wet weather has greatly delayed the crop and the impress sion is growing that it will be short on account of the inability of the planters to properly culti- yate it. This condition k having its effect on tie cotton market, and the chances are prices will go even higher than at atpresent. Those who can cultivate their cotton properly will likely profit exceed- ingiy by their enterprise.
 Some newspaper subscribers often wonder why q publisher keeps on sending the paper when the subscription has expired. An exchange says the reason is this: When a subscription Is paid to q certain time expires and the paper is stopped, it looks as if the editor doubted the integrity of the sub scriber, and in nine cases out of ten the subscriber will give the published a calling down for insin- uatiag that his credit is not good. Rather than cast any reflection against a neighbours honesty to pay q small debt it has become cus- tomary for country newspapers to continue sending the paper after the time has expired. The large weeklies and dailies do not gener- ally follow this rule, as their sub scribers are at a distance, and be- sides, they are not acquainted with them, and do not know their f- nancial standing. One should deem it an honor to know that his credit is not doubted when the publisher continues to send the paper.
The Newark journal., 1903-06-12
Beats Dakota Divorce Courts

A Kansas man sent the follow ing testimonial to patent med icine company: Dear Sir-My wife took q bottle of your modi- cine and died. I am married again; please send me Another bottle. ]"
The Newark journal., 1903-06-12
The System Must Especially Bo For. tIGcd Co Resist Mslarisi Attacks.

A trial of fifty years has demonstrate ed that for this emergency, Dr. Har- ter's Iron Tonic has no equal. Iron is the fighting element in the blood, and the kind of iron supplied by Dr. liar ter's Iron Tonic is just the kind the system requires to successfully combat malarial conditions Don't wait until you are attacked. Take it now and for tify yourself; it is an absolute safeguard and, at the same time, it is the best tonic and invigorant for the entire sys- tenn. On the other hand, quinine dis turbs the system and its cumulative poison begets greater physical troubles than those it is employed to remedy
 Where a bad case of chronic Malaria already exists, take DR HAMPERS FEVER and AGUE SPECIFIC. It is guaranteed to cure. Price 50 cents. BUT IF YOU WILL
The Newark journal., 1903-06-12
AeD(DK OgjT
 FOR MAEaRgH.

An epidemic of Malaria is sure to fol- low the wet season and the high waters which have prevailed all over the South. Nlalarial and kindred fevers will develope to an alarming extent. General health conditions will be bad; every precaution should be taken.
The Newark journal., 1903-06-12

Teddy has arrived at the nation al capital after having travelled oyer 15,000 miles through the West and says he saw no man during the entire trip who would be suitable running mate for him. It will be q slam on the republican party if it can't pro- duce man big enough to hold down the tail end of the ticket with Ted.
The Newark journal., 1903-06-12
TELEPHONE NUMBER 5o.
FRIDAY, JUNE l2, 1903.

Isn't it getting about time for Uncle Grover to break out in a new placel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
FOREIGN NEWS.

In an explosion in the imperial palace
in Vienna today, two workmen were in
jured. The explosion was caused by
their lamp igniting power cartridges ly-
ing about forgotten.
1t is stated that the French minister
of finance in the next budget, will make
general increase of customs, duties
amounting TO ten per cent. This, it is
estimated will cause an increase in reye-
nue. OF from SO, 900, 900 to a, 900, 900.
According to a dispatch received at Port au
Prince, Hayti, today from Gros Morne, the
town Of Port de PAX, Hayti, was destroyed
by fire last night. Only the vessels belong
ing to the Haytien company, 1t was added,
were saved. Port de Paix, according 10 the
last census had population of about 1900.
II is situated on strait between Hayti and
the Tornuga Island, about 100 miles north by
west Of Port au Prince.
Considerable anxiety is felt at the Vatican
regarding the health Of the Pope. He was
abed all day yesterday and today he Is no
better. Unless he is soon better the reception
to the foreign cardinals will be postponed.
Gold fever has been started in Leipzig by
report that the precious dust in large quanti-
ties can be found In the mud OF the river
Mode. A company has been formed to in,
yesugate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIEs.

Assured that their pictures would be printed
in all the daily papers, or, if they won
prize, hung in the gallery Of arts at the st.
Louis Exposition, over one hundred victims In
Chicago were swindled out of money advanced
to Frank Panteman for the enlargement Oh
photographs. Panteman promised that the
pictures would be printed in all newspapers.
Trade picked up so rapidly that he gradually
enlarged upon his first design and told stories
of imaginary prizes he was distributing and
later branched out upon the exposition idea.
No penalty is to be visited upon III. b.
Blackstone, alleged Chicago manager for f..
]. Arnold & Co., the turf investment COM
pany whose failure at st. Louis was followed
by wholesale raids upon Chicago turf specu:.
lation companies. Blackstone was arraigned
for obtaing money under false pretences and
was acquitted.
"Young Corbett," the feather weight
champion, last night battled with Eddie
Hanlon at San Francisco, for twenty rounds,
and left the ring a practically beaten man:
The decision was draw, but Corbett had all
he could do TO keep from being knocked out
Edwin l.. Burdick, owner and publisher OF
The Roller Mill, was murdered last night in
his home at Buffalo, n. T., by an unknown
assassin.
Hon. Rodney Wallace, member Of Congress
from the eleventh Massachusetts district, died
this morning, at Fitchburg, from general de-
bility.
Five regulars Joined the democrats in the
Delaware legislature today and passed the
bill repeating the voters assistant law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
important Railroad Merger.

New York, Feb. 27.-Announcement
was made in Wall street this morning
that the coal by which the ST. Louis &
San Francisco Railway Company is to
be taken by the Rock Island has been
practically consummated.
Chicago, Feb. 27.-The Record Her
aid says this morning: ''There is every
reason to believe that the Rock Island
purchase of the Frisco system, is the
forerunner of some of the most i'm
portant railroad mergers in history.
It is understood that the Mexican Cen
trail Railroad is included in the scheme.
When these amalgamations are con-
cluded the new system will be more COM
prehensive than anything dreamed of in
railroad history. A majority of the inn
portant ports from San Francisco to
Savannah would be tapped by the
system
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A petition is being circulated in
Orange county, praying for a local
option election throughout the county.
Angered by a whipping given her
by her adopted parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Buck Moles, Estelle, l2-year-old girl,
attempted to end her life in Richmond
yesterday by swallowing the contents of
a bottle of laudanum.
At meeting of the stockholders Of
the Horse and Colt Show Association of
LOudoun county this week the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year;
Col. Robert n. Harper, president; w.
G. Eustis, vice-president; S. T. Hick-
man secretary; Z. E. Garrett, treasurer.
BY the unanimous vote OF represent
alive meeting Of business men of Rich
mond, Senator Thos. S. Martin was last
night rendered a vote of thanks for get
ting through the Senate the bill to buy
the Shafer building as part of the site
for an enlarged postoffice. The resolu-
tons urged Congressman Lamb to
support the measure in the House.
Frank Raines and Harry Steber, two
alleged moonshiners in wild and unin-
habited section of Giles county, we're
yesterday raided by U. S. Deputy Col
lector Wayne Ferguson and deputy
marshals, who succeeded in corraling
the two men after desperate struggle.
The officers destroyed the entire plant
and large quantity of new whisky and
lodged their prisoners in Jail at Pearls
hur0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

r. J. Calling, inventor of the Calling
gun, died in New York Yesterday.
Mabini, former Filipino Judge and
insurgent minister of foreign affairs,
yesterday took the oath of allegiance to
the United States at Manila on his ar
rival from Guam, his companion Ricarts
refusing.
The revolutionists in Santo Domingo
are marching on the capital and the is
land is seething with revolution.
President Roosevelt last night made
an address to the Methodists at Carnegie
Hall. New York, the occasion being
the bicentennial celebration of the birth
of John Wesley.
The deputy marshaPs posse yesterday
brought 10 of the Stanisford mob of
miners, who had a fight with the officers,
to Jail in Charleston, w. Va. Five are
dead, 16 are wounded and 81 are prisoners
in Beckley.
After stormy session yesterday the
regular republicans and democrats in
the Delaware Legislature combined and
voted to reconsider the House bill re-
pealing the ''voters' assistance law"
The Addicks republicans made every
parliamentary move possible to prevent
the reconsideration of the bill, but were
defeated, and the repeal bill was passed
by vote of 10 to Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint. More than
seventy-fve per cent. Of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effects: such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart,
Heart burn, Water-brash, Gnawing and
Burning Parns at the Pitof the Stomach,
Yellow Skin, Coated Tangue and Dis
agreeable Taste in the Mouth, Coming
up of Food after Eating, Low Spirits,
etc. Go to your Druggist and get a
bottle of August Flower for 20 or 10
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
Try it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
CONGRESSIONAL.

The ACCESSIBILITY and LEGALITY of the ap-
pointment by the President of Senators
and members on commissions formed the
subject of considerable discussion in the
Senate yesterday. The sundry civil bill
was under consideration, and Mr.. Hale,
having in mind the amendment which
was adopted the previous day, authoriz.
ing the appointment of an international
monetary commission, started the de-
bate by calling attention to the fact that
the Senate had reprobated the policy Of
appointments of Senator'S on commits
sions, and on one occasion had refused
to confirm two Senators nominated by
the President for such service. During
the discussion it was made clear that no
reflection was intended on Mr.. Lodge
and Mr.. Turner, who have been selected
as members of the Alaskan Boundary
Commission. The bill was passed after
a number of amendments had been add
ed to it.
The Senate went into executive SEES
sion at 40 p. M, and spent the re-
mainder of the day in discussing the
Panama canal treaty.
After day of excitement, and amid
closing scenes of the utmost disorder and
bitterness, the House unseated James j.
Butler, the democratic sitting member
from the Twelfth Missouri district, and
seated George c. Il. Wagner, the re-
publican contestant for his seat. A
democratic filbuster, agreed upon at
caucus in the morning, prevented the
consummation of the republican pro-
gramme for more than seven hours, the
day being spent in a succession OF roll
calls demanded by Mr.. Richardson, the
minority leader.
1t was nearly 3 o'clock before the
journal of Wednesdays proceedings was
approved. To shut off possibility OF
further democratic filbustering against
the approval of the journal, the legislative
day of yesterday will be continued until
March 4, and, in accordance with this
programme, the House, at 7:l5 last
evening, recessed until II o'clock this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
THE Norfolk Landmark says

"Virginia's General Assembly could
do nothing better than to pass resolu-
tons calling upon the congressional dele
cation of the State to exert its influence
for the steady upbuilding of the navy, at
a rate sufficient to put us abreast of the
nations of Continental Europe and keep
MS there. Resolutions of the sort men
toned would come with excellent grace
from any of the Tidewater members"
Did it ever occur to the Landmark
that Congressman are as we'll posted as to
their duties as are members of the legis-
lature and that resolutions from legisla-
lures sent to State delegations in Con-
gress are regarded by the latter as pre-
sumptuous?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27

THE PROPHECY made recently that nc
more antitrust legislation would be en-
acted by this Congress will more than
likely be fulfilled. The democratic Sen
atorial caucus held yesterday instructed
Senator Blackburn, as a member OF the
judiciary committee, to bring the Little
field antitrust bill before the Senate,
with view to securing vote upon it.
Mr.. Blackburn called the bill up early
in the days session, but in order to
head off debate the republicans moved
an executive session, which motion pre-
vailed. The democrats charged the re-
publicans with having failed to pass
effective antitrust legislation, and the
republicans declared they had not ''gone
as far as prudence seemed to warrant in
a first step toward federal control Of cor
porations" Simply this and nothing
more. Today the republicans voted out
right against taking up the antitrust
hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Fifty-Seventh Congress-
Washington, d. c., Feb. q.
SENATE.

That the democratic majority of the
Senate had not abandoned during the
night its announced intention to press for
the consideration of the Littefield anti
trust bill was made manifest immediate
ly after the opening of the Senate at
eleven O'Clock this morning. Upon a
request of Mr.. Hansbrough for unanimous
consent to consider a bill, Mr. Black
burn sprang to his feet and said,
"Until the Senate has had an opportu-
nifty say whether or not it desires or not
to take up for consideration the Little
field bill, will, until the close of the
session, if necessary, object to any unani-
nous consent. / deem thatmeasure one
of the most important before Congress. F"
At conclusion of the routine bust
ness the naval appropriation bill was
taken up.
The section providing for the con-
struction of new warships was so amend
ed as not to confne the type of battle
ships to that of the Oregon or the type
of the cruisers to that of the Brooklyn as
had been provided.
An amendment appropriating $50, 600
for a monument in Arlington Cemetery
to the memory of Captain Gridley, of
the Olympia, was agreed to.
The naval appropriation bill was then
passed, and the Military Academy ap-
preparation bill taken up.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Blackburn moved to take up the
Littlefield antitrust bill.
Mr.. Hoar interrupted to remark that
if he were permitted 10 take up con-
ference report he would make motion
himself to take up the trust measure.
Mr.. Aldrich raised the point that de-
bate was not in order and was sustained.
Mr.. Blackburn's motion was defeated
by vote of 9S to %, Mr.. Nelson, Mr..
McComas and Mr.. Wellington, repub-
licans, voting with the democrats for
consideration.
The Senate then, at AS O. clock, went
into executive session to consider the
Panama canal treaty.
hOOcEs
Promptly at IL o'clock this morning
Speaker Henderson took the chair and
called the House to order, there having
been a recess yesterday evening to that
hour Mr.. Richardson Immediately re-
sumed the filibuster tactics inaugurated
yesterday, making the point of no quo
rum. Only about so members were in
their seats. The Speaker ordered the
doors closed to prevent egress and in
structed the Sergeant-at-Arms to bring
in the absent members.
The roll call was concluded at l1:3O.
1t showed 247 members in attendance.
The Speaker declared quorum present
and the doors were opened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Perisbed in the Flames.

Lowell, Mass, Feb. 27.--Fire at :
o'clock this morning practically destroyed
the Burbank block in the business Sec
ton of the city. Six injured persons are
at St. Johns Hospital. The building
was five stories high and about rs room
ers occupied the second and third floors.
There was no fire escape aud many had
thrilling experiences. At5:15 the fire was
under control, and search began for
bodies. The loss to the building is over
1925, 900, besides big losses to occu-
pants who had to leave yaluables be-
hind. Ate o'clock this morning, the
first body was found and was identified
as that of Sarah Kittridge. She was
burned to a crisp. 1t is believed that
the body of Helen Ward, SS years old,
is in the ruins. 1t is thought all the
remaining occupants gre safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27

TORTURED BY ROBBERS. -Tenmasked
robbers went to the home of Christian
Joehl;n, two miles from Toledo, Ohio,
Wednesday night, battered down the
doors with clubs and entered the resi-
dence, leaving two men outside as
guards. In the house were Mr.. and
Mrs. Christian Joehlin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Joehlin, John Anderson, Joseph
Joehlin, also a 3-year-old boy and an
1S-months-old girl. All, including even
the baby boy and girl, were dubbed
into insensibility, bound and gagged
When the Joehlins recovered conscious
ness the robbers demanded $50, 900 which
they said they knew was secreted in the
house. When told that no snch amount
was there, the bandits applied burning
torches to the faces and feet of all their
victims, blistering even the infants little
feet. Christian Joehlin, an aged para
lytic, was beaten so frequently that there
is not spot ON his head that is not
bruised and raw. The marauders, leav-
ing their victims securely tied, searched
every corner of the house, securing $500
in cash and several articles of jewelry.
They drank several gallons Of wine
which they found in the cellar, prepared
a meal, including meats, potatoes, coffee,
wine and other edibles, and coolly de-
voured it. They were in the house five
hours, leaving at 4 o'clock in the morn
ing after notifying the family they would
return for the $50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
THE NAVAL BILL.

Senator Hale, from the committee on
naval affairs, yesterday reported the
naval appropriation bill. The most
important amendment recommended by
the committee relates to the increase of
the navy. The entire Honse provision
is stricken ont, and in its stead provision
is made for four first-class battleships OF
the type of the Oregon and two first
class armored, cruisers of the type of
the Brooklyn. The battleships are to
cost not exceeding 80, 200, 600 each and
the cruisers 50, $50, 900. The battle
ships are 10 be of ~, 900 tons displace-
ment and the cruisers of $500 tons.
There is provision that not more than
two of these vessels shall he built by one
establishment and for the building of
any or all of them in the government
yards in case of a combination to deprive
the government of the benefit of fair
competition. The House provision for
submarine boats is made to include
subsurface boats.
Inc total net lncredse feConiuienueu
over the appropriation as the bill passed
the House is 81, 937, Sol, making a
grand total of SSl, 277, PSI.
The bill also provides for two steel
sailing training ships for landsmen at a
cost of 1870, 900 each, and for wooden
brig for the same purpose at cost of
$780,
Another ameudmentlimits to 1909 the
time during which the House provision
for the increase OF midshipmen at
Annapolis shall be in effect. At that
time one midshipmen is to be allowed to
each senator and member of Congress
A midshipman is allowed to Porto Rico.
1t is required that candidates for the
place of midshipmen hereafter shall be
between II and 20 years of age.