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The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

all, in case of war, Russia will need
all the ships on her Baltic coast
which she now has there. Russia's
Black sea fleet would be locked up in
that body of water if Turkey stuck
by her treaty and prevented the pas
sage Of the Bosporus and Darda-
nelles, as in all probability she would.
To force those straits, even If it were
possible, would bring down the
wrath of all Europe on Russia. If by
any chance the Black sea fleet should
get through, or a part if 1t, the Brit
ish Mediterranean fleet would easily
take care of it. So Russia's naval
force in the East in case of war must
fight at it's present strength, with no
hope of reinforcement.
The information possessed by Japan
relating to the strength and DISPOSE
ton of Russian fleets and troops in
the Pacific and on Asian soil is most
thorough and extensive. She has
been carefully collecting this infor-
nation by small army of spies in
preparation for just such contingen-
cy as the present. All this valuable
information is. of course, at the SER
vice of her allies. Japan has we'll
equipped dock-yards handy for the
use of the allies and stores OF all
kinds for the use of the fleet.
Russia has only one well-equipped
naval station on the coast, that or
Vladivostock but Port Arthur is
strongly fortified port in which her
fleet might take refuge, and OF late
she has been storing naval supplies
there and starting the equipment OF
a dock-yard. New Chwang is also
fortified. But in order to get from
the naval station of Nladivostock
around to the scene of the gathering
of the fleets of the allies in the Gulf
of Pe-chi-li the Russian ships would
have TO traverse the entire length or
the japan sea and round the lower
end of Corea being all the while
within striking distance from the
coast of Japan. and then cross the
Yellow Sea to the entrance OF the
gulf
France has in the disturbed waters
n feet consisting of two battfeships,
three armcred cruisers, twelve gum
boats and seven torpedo boats. This
fleet no doubt would be passlveiy
frienGy to Russia, but no one expects
France to fight in the quarrel. There
is an alliance between Russia ant
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

other of the Russian Baltic ports may
be bombarded and blockaded, but In
Western Europe it will be just case
of belligerent nations sitting down
oppisite to each other and making
faces while the real contest IS being
fought out in Asia and in Asian
waters. Should the United States be-
come involved the American Euro
pean squadron might effect junction
with the British fleet in the Baltic
and help inveigle the Russian Baltic
fleet into a fight.
The voice of Japan is for immediate
war. The struggle with Russia is to
the Japanese the 'irrepressible con-
flict." 1t is an axiom of Japan's poll
cy that Corea must be either under
japanese influence or japanese, and
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
no" the Orient Gets Its Meal.

l"o women shall be grinding at
u. mill In the East the days sup,
pIE oi meal is ground each morning
b' '"r women who sit opposite each
o'."r on large. clean cloth with the
81 .- nillStUnes between them. They
J. ~A The upper stone around and
al nd by means of stick standing
uU.-.l in a hole in one side both
".mna holding il. They usually sing
a lrg grind
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Disease Decreases in Cuba.

There has been no smallpox in Cuba
since July, 1900. nor yellow fever since
September, 1901. and the progressive c
decrease of malaria has continued
without interruption. The condition
regarding tuberculosis is not so salts.
factory There has been an increase
OF per cent to G per cent in deaths
from that disease in each of the years
1901 and 1902
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
a New Endless Chain.

i.. aa'in" County CKanD Index
Il aH DO has discovered new end
IL balm Every farmers boy" it
o. -'.z, wants to be a school teach
e. "ry school teacher hopes to be
az ".'uT every editor would like to
D 81 banker every banker would like
I" Do. trust masnate.. and every
u-- ma2uate hopes some day to own
tm and have chickens and cows
a pigs and horses to look after. We
ei. Where We begin"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Heavy Life Insurance.

.0n largest payments of insurance
pumIos of recent years were sl.25O.-
"'' hF twenty or more companies upon
the death of +. II. Peavey. an elevator
nau and grain dealer. of Duluth, who
d. IN 1902. Hamilton Disston. the
81" manufacturer, of Philadelphia,
"No died last year. also had more than
, "V'0oo in thirty companies, every
cout ot which was promptly paid.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Venomous Snakes in Natal.

SNAKES are pest in Natal, and
many OF the varieties are highly ven.
omous. There is green whip snake,
that irequents the trees; puff adders
$40" but deadly, and many other
kinds. Along the, Zambesi river coun.
try there are pythons of huge size.
often as much as twenty-five feet in
length, and of proportonate bulk.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Church Paws Taxes.

Toronto, Canada's city of churches,
possesses one church which is prob
ably unique throughout all the realms
OF the King. The Jarvis-street Bap
'ist church, although legally exemp,
from civic taxation. like all the tt Ell
churches of the city and province, in
sists upon paying its taxes.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Ready for Another Turn.

It is not surprising that a plot has
been discovered in Servia for ''avcug,
tng" King Alexander 1t is seldom
hat the tendency towards conspirac,
and assassination is cradiCa ed by
conspiracy and assassination.--lndi
anapols Sentinel.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

France, but it does not go so far as
that. France does not want a war
with England just now and, in fact.
is trying to be especially friendly with
her.
If war comes it will in all human
probability be confined entirely to the
East. A British fleet will sail into
the Baltic and blockade Cronstadt just
as it did in the Crimean war. Some
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Insane Mans Good Luck.

A German merchant of Frankfurt
suddenly became insane the other
ay as he was walking along the
rect and threw away $4,000 he had
II his pockets. A policeman luckily
as at hand and saved it.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
University 5000 Years Old.

The College of Confucius the old
university Of China. has for 1000 years
borne the name of kwotsekier Its
Confucius in China, has 300 volumes
in its court. on which are engraved
the names of its 10000 graduates.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
HOW PEARLS AhE MADE.
Their Humility of Origin Is Similar
To Diamonds.

As in the case of the diamond, which
is only crystallized carbon or black
lead, pearls exhibit humility of ori-
gin which stands out in striking con-!
trast to their INTRINSIC worth. For the
pearl is an unnatural, or one might al
most call it a diseased, product Each
pearl has for its nucleus, or starting
point of formation, parasitic worm.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Valuable South Dakota Mines.

The mines of the Black Hills dis
rict South Dakota. for the year jus,
closed produced SIS, 1863 1872, which is
nearly 81 1000 900 increase over the pre-
ious year. The average value OF the
ore handled in the district per ton
vas $4.i4
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Poorly Paid Dressmakers.

There are lO7,SiS dressmakers en-
lloyed by firms in London. The high
st wages obtainable-eXcept IN the
ase of about dozen heads of depart
nents-are eighteen shiliinSs a week.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Don't Go II Blind.

To view love properly a man should
he farsighted in one eye. to overlook
cnfects, and ncarsighted in the other
tc appreciate virtues.-Town Topics.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
etatesmen Eond of AnalInQ.

Secretary of State John Hay spends
good part of his vacation each yeal
30 fishing trips near his New England
ONE. Attorney General Knox IS
ute an angler, too.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Rich Treasure Trove.

In pulling down the old cathedral
Metz strong box has been found
yntaining coins and watches valued
,L G120,000.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Revel in It.

Some men are regular remorse fac
'nries, and sin for the mere purpose OF
nioying the luxury OF repentance
<ew Orleans TimeS-DcmOcrat.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
SpjrituaIjsm in China

Planchette Is in use in China. and
pritualism fourishes there, although
,uly evil spirits are summoned.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

First Monkey-It seems to be tuss-up
whether man is descended from us. Sec
Dud MONKEY Yes. it's head they win.
tails win.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Holds Two Jobs.

James Buchanan Duke is president
,l two tobacco companies and receives
salary of $4,000 from each of them.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

"Braggville lost most of It's iuhah
tauts thre. years ago" what was tn,
matter? Epidemic? NO. United State
census
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Dan-liow that man stared at YOU
GuSsic-Gcs, seems to me | was engaged
TO him last summer.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Hicks-Do you get a vacation this sum
mer? Wicks-les. my wife is going away
for three weeks.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Suicidal Ace.

The greatest number of suicides
n"cur in those between thirty and
fOrty years of age.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

The Peddlcr-I want to see the mis-
tress of the house. The Master-Do you?
Then step around to the kitchen door and
ask for the cook.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
rrLtnKArm orEKAr0Ks N pEMAND

Amy-Is she renlIy old? Aun-Shes SO
old she br1ES about 1t.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Defiance Starch is put up l6 ounces
in a package, 10 cents. One-third
mere starch for the same money.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

II YOU have smoked a Bullhead scent
cigar you know how good they are. II
you have not better try one.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

II is easy to tell the first lie, but hard
to make the next one match with 1t.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

ST Pctcr-And this. YOU see, IS tho
Judgment book. Spirit-Did Carnegie pre-
sent this. toO2
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Ptso's Cure cannot be TOO highly spoken o. -
4 cough cure. W. o BRIES, 81 IhIro Ave.
N. Minneapolis MINI. Jan. D. lvVu
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

The secret OF the popularity Of Baxter .
''Bul head" 5-cent cigar is revealed in ono
word-"Quality.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

First we teach the baby TO talk and
then to hold its tongue.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

The mildest tobacco that grows |. used
in the makeup OF BaNters BulIhead ,
cent cigar Try one and see.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is the best teach
ing her salary?
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Defiance Starch Is guaranteed big
sest and best or money refunded. l6
ounces, 10 cents. Try it now.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Try me just once and I am sure
to come again. Defiance Starch.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrup.
For ch!drcn tccthing. sofcns the gums reduces In
nx:ust allsys pain, cures wind collie 2ac abota
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Fidelity Savings Assn IA, ae8ssrs. sssi IN
hEND FOX PER GENE DEPOSIT PAss BOOK

STON T. hErAihs t, or orsry En2'n max !nss' of
kULlLh. 1881 l1~renco ST.. Denver. fnoHo ~.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

the Shell lining. secreted b. the man
tie Presumably this is an attempt
on the part of the animal to lessen or
abolish the irritation which a foreign
particle must set up within the n.lrg
tissues.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

I-l-.rHIAy thoroughly Taught IN tn" tEN ilhL
BUSINESS OOLLEuk. Denver. VIII. for journal
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

under European drill masters. Japan
has an army of 100000 men ready to
throw into Corea or to land in Man
churia England and the United
States could draw smaller bodies of
troops from Hong Kong and the Phil
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Price &c.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03
One Answer for All.

Lancaster, N. r., Mar. 3oth. Postmaster Remers is still in receipt of many letters asking if his cure has held good.
 It will be remembered that some time ago the particulars of MT. Remers case were published in these columns. He had been very low with Diabetes. Physicians could do nothing to save him and he grew worse and worse till some one recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills. A treatment of this emedy was begun and when eight boxes had been taken MT. kemers began to see an improvement which continued as the treat ment proceeded till he was completely re stored.
 He has since enjoyed perfect health and is as robust and able man as any in Lancas- ter. Interviewed the other day he said:
 Many people wrote to me when the story of my case was first printed and some write to me yet asking if the cure was only tenn porary and if the diabetes has returned. 1 have only one answer to everybody. Three years ago 1 was very low with Diabetes. The best physicians failed to help me and Dodd $ Kidney Pills cured me. lam well and strong and have not had the slightest return of the old trouble"
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03
A TRULY GREAT IDEA.
Brilliant Suggestion for the Inprove- ment of the FbngginE Game
 of Football.

The supporters of football are assem- bled in convention, says the Baltimore American.
 "Gentlemen," says the spokesman, something must be done to add inter- est to the game. 1 regret to acknowledge that in recent years, despite our efforts to wound maim and kill, the sport has dwindled in public favor. No doubt this Is because of the increase in the number ot wars, and the familiarity of the public with injuries from that cause; also be- cause of the growth of the automobile fad. Hence, as l say, we must do some thing to put more ginger in the game. The point is, what snail We do?"
 Here, shaggy haired man arose in the rear of the hall and begged for hear ing.
 Gen tlemen," he said, q represent the Russo-American society of anarchy, and am also an enthusiastic football player. It occurs to me that if the ball were filled with dynamite instead of air it would"
 But the rest of his remarks were sim ply drowned in a furious explosion of mad applause.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03

The idea of object teaching, the founda- tion of the Froebel system of instruction, has in recent years met with general accept ance and adoption in almost every branch of education, high and low, with resultant ben efits which are beyond question. Even such subjects as grammer and arithmetic are now taught in this way so far as practicable, and with marked advantage over the old dry and abstract method The practice of teaching history by making pilgrimages to the very scenes where great historical events have occurred is an application of the same principle and much more valuable in the way of impressing the reality of history upon the minds of the young than any amount of mere textbook instruction could be- A re cent issue of the "Four-Track Series," pub lished by the New York Central manage ment, gives a description of the historical sites in the immediate vicinity of New York. which will be of exceeding value for the guidance of teachers and others who desire to adopt this method of historical study One of the best ways to develop civic pride and promote good citizenship lies in this very direction, an increase of knowledge of local history being accompanied with an in crease of interest in matters of local govern ment and higher concern for what affects the welfare and good name of the commu. nity.-From Lesle's Weekly.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03

messages: For 100 miles. or 1ess 25 cents and cents additional for every 25 miles over 100 or fraction thereof more than 13 miles, For messages of more than five minutes an additional charge of 50 per cent may be made for each five minutes or fraction thereof
 The bill passed with only two nega- tive votes.
 MT. Cook of Chicot introduced con- current resolution authorizing the special joint committee to confer with w. H. Miller, to ascertain what dis count can be secured on notes held against the state for S105,00 as part of the purchase price of the convict farm. and declaring as the sense of the house that if reasonable discount can be secured. it would conserve the interests of the state to appropriate a sufficient amount to pay off the in debtedness.
 Mir Cook introduced a bill making the salary of the secretary and pur- chasing agent of the state board of charities $2,000 per annum.
 Gov. Davis sent message to the house announcing that he had vetoed house joint resolution No. 12, which proposed the submission of a constitu- tional amendment authorizing cities to issue bonds.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03
Report of Special Committee on Con-
 vict Farm Purchase.

The reports of the special committee appointed to visit the Cummins place and investigate the purchase of the same for a convict farm were pre- sented to the general assembly and both branches adopted the majority re- port, which. in substance endorses the action of the penitentiary board in pur- chasing the plantation, and recommends it's retention by the state. In the ma jority report the committee places q valuation of $134,326 upon the farm, exclusive of a gin house, said to have cost $9000 225 tenant houses, one large storehouse, one farmhouse with necessary barns, windmill and servants house It also finds that there are 14,422,177 feet of merchantable timber on the plantation. It places the total acreage fo the farm at 10,500, including 1000 acres of waste land. Represen- tative Cook of Chicot county presented a minority report signed by himself in which he concurred in all the find lngs of the committee except as to the value of the land. In an itemized state ment, MT. Cook estimated the value of the plantation at $90,70O, with a total acreage of 10,400. He found that the penitentiary board had acted injudici- ously in purchasing the land without having a map or plat of the same He concurred with the remainder of the committee in the recommendation that the property be retained by the state, stating that he thought it better to develop this property than to lease and develop prope, ty for others.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25.

The house passed the Merriman bill providing for the completion of the state capitol building on the site of the old penitentiary at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.
 MT. Cook introduced a resolution providing for the diScountinG of notes for $105,000 held against the state as part consideration for the state convict farm.
 The senate passed the bill authoriz- ing circuit judges to parole a certain class of criminals.
 The Senate.
 The first regular order was H. B. 239. reducing the fees of sheriffs and clerks in Fulton. Greene and several other northern counties. The bill passed
 Senator Adams introduced a bill to compel the closing of saloons and gambling houses at o'clock in the evening"
 s. B. 115. to authorize circuit courts to parole criminals, was read third time.
 Senator Rison opposed the measure on the ground that it was unconstitu- tional.
 Senators Covington, Norwood and Wilson supported the bill, which was passed
 Senator Sengel presented an amend
 
 bill providing that the commissioner of mines, manufactures and agricul- ture. who had been added to the fair board by house amendment, should act as manager of the state exhibit without additional salary from that of his state office
 Senator Covington read a letter which alleged that Judge Bradford had ap- propriated money to his own use while clerk of Lonoke county in collecting fees not provided by law.
 Senator Fletcher spoke at length in defense of Judge Bradford. He said that the fees collected by the latter had been collected by previous clerks. The debate became so heated that the sergeant at arms was called upon to restore order D A motion to postpone the bill failed and motion to reconsider the meas ure so that the amendment might be voted upon was carried.
 Without taking further action on the bill the senate adjourned.
 The House.
 The special order, H. B. 400, pro- fFiding for the completion of the state capitol building. was taken up.
 The measure as amended provides for the completion of the building at cast of not over $1,000,000, also for commission composed of five mem- bers, and for continuance of a tax of one-half mill for the purpose of rais- ing funds. The bill also provides that the architect shall not receive more than per cent of the total cost of the building. 0 A motion that the bill be placed back on second reading was lost and on roll call it passed with only four votes in the negative.
 MT. Pindall called up his bill to de- tach certain territory from/Drew coun- nyld af oh ty, which was passed.
 H. B. 167 (Briant), was called up. This bill provides the following scale of charges for long distance telephone
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03
FRIDAY, MARCH o7,

The senate proceeded with the inn peachmert trial of Chancellor Leather man. Eight witnesses were introduced by the prosecution.
 The house passed Senator Kings bill enlarging the powers of the railroad commission.
 Sentor Pinnix's bill creating the office of county school superintendent, was defeated in the house.
 The house passed a bill authorizing cities of the first and second class to levy tax for maintenance of public li- braries-
 The Senate.
 H. B. 261 (Whitthorne), and s. B. 253 Hogan), both providing for the better protection of fish, were passed without opposition.
 At 10 o'clock the senate set as an impeachment court to proceed with the trial of Chancellor Leatherman.
 The first witness called was l.. D. Cooper of Hot Springs. who stated that he was interested in the operation of slot machines. He testified that in a conversation with the defendant, the latter had said that inasmuch as the pool rooms and slot machines were con- ducted under cover, he thought those institutions should set aside a fund for campaign purposes.
 He had seen defendant in pool rooms
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03

ing that public printing contracts shall be let only to residents of the state.
 MT. Matheny introduced a bill pro- viding for the establishment of a re- form school for youthful criminals and an asylum for dipsomanacs under the direction of the state board of chari- ties.
 The house adjourned at 2:45 until Monday morning.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03
Profitable Surgery.

sraeon who bas been called f the enb Sstas of the plutocratic sufferer.
 What is your diagnosis, doetor?" asks the man of money.
 "You are threatened with billicmousness," says the surgeon.
 The case requiring immediate action, he proceeds to cut the patient loose from about half his money.-Judge.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03

bill has been passed by the legis- lature and approved by the governor, amending the collateral inheritance tax law passed by the last legislature. The act as amended provides that all property within the Jurisdiction of this state, and any interest therein, whether belonging to inhabitants of this state or not, and whether tangible or intang- ible, which shall pass by will or by the intestate laws of this state or by deed, grant, sale or gift made or in tended to take effect in possession after the death of the grantor, to any per son or corporation in trust, or other wise other than to or for the use of grandmother, grandfather, mother, husband, wife, lineal descendants. brother, sister, or any child thereof, or adopted child or any heir of an adopted child of decedent shall be lia- ble to tax of five (5) per centum of it's value for the use of the state.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03

Did you give that woman two good eggs for her five ,cents?'' asked the corn TT grocer of the new boy. "I did, slr." ''You're dis charged You should have sold her two bum eggs, so that she'd come back to kicl. and give me chance to sell he" a porter house steak "-Baltimore News
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03
Keeping the Average.

Miss Jones-Did you shoot anything, Mir. Bates? MT. Bates .(hesitatingl )-Yes-er-er-a brace of ducks.
 "Wild?"
 "i3r-er-no, but the farmer was."-Stray Stories
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-03

Timely Advice-Mrs. Tellem Wright "Have you any more butter Like you soldme this morning" Dealer-"Sure." Mrs Tell em Wright-''Then you'd better hide it right quick; here comes member of the board of health up the street. ."-Baltimore World.