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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
MRS WILLIAMS ACQUITTED
Jury in Philadelphia Poisoning Case
Returns Verdict Of Not Guilty.

Philadelphia, Oct. l0.-The jury late
last night returned verdict of not
guilty in the case of Mrs. Emma Will
liams. whose trial for the murder OF
her two children has been in progrcss +
here for ths past four weeks. T.'
woman was accused of administering,
arsenic to her little daughters in ORDER
to secure the insurance on their lives.
John Williams. her husband. was also
indicted for the crime. and his trial
will follow. Both vehemently denied
any knowledge whatever OF the cause
Of the childrens death. The defense
in Mrs. Williams trial contended that
no motive had been proved, as 1t was
shown that after the funeral expenses
nd been paid only a trifling sum re-
mained.
Upon conclusion OF the trial, Will
liams, the husband. was also discharg-
ed from custody, the district attorney
stating to the court that he would he
unable to present any testimony in his
case different from that on which the
jury had acquitted Mrs. Williams.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
Midshipman Accidentally Killed.

New York. Oct 12.-Midshipman Jo-
seph Paul Ferriera was shot and killed
by Midshipman Mario Hechsher on
board the Brizil!an manof.war Ben.
jamin Constant, lying in the North
river. The middies were in their
quarters, when in examining his pis.
tol, Hecksher accidentally discharged
1t. TIE ball struck Ferreira in the left
temple, killing him instantly The
youths were chums, and Hecksher was
frantic with grief at the tragedy.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

Dr. Monnier has just reported to the
Paris Academy Of Medicine case Of
a young man with an extraordinary
stomach. He entered st. Joseph's hos
pital May 10, suffering from severe
pains. A hard body was felt in the
stomach. He was operated on on June
25, when the doctor extracted eight tea
spoons, three-pronged fork. a sharp
pointed four-inch knife blade. a key, a
long tooth comb. and other articles,
numbering altogether 25 and Weighing
half a pound. The man now is recover
ing and states that he tried suicide In
this way.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
Has Reached a Crisis.

Berlin, Oct. 13.-A dispatch from
Shanghai to the Frankfurter Zeitung
states that news has reached there
from Chefoo to the effect that the Jap
anese have occupied Masampho, and
that an official declaration of war is
expected.
The relations between Japan and
Russia have reached crisis, according
TO the official news here. The exact
nature of the diplomatic exchanges be-
tween the two governments that
brought out the present tensity appear
to be unknown at the legations OF the
two countries here or at the German
legations at st. Petersburg and Toxic,
although it is understood that Great
Britain is priyy to Japan's movements.
Dispatches from Che-Fo report that
a Russian warship and a transport
with 500 troops left Port Arthur Octo-
Der 4 for Corea. The Russian forces
at New Chwang are reported to have
been increased.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
oiRi. AssL

From the fact that she had brru 7
sistins sick neighbor her ps."n
supposed she was spending the n.,~.
there. and made no inquiry when she
failed to return home.
A Polish christening at which much
beer was drank, took place in the
neighborhood. and the police think
there is a connection between this af-
fair and the crime although they are
as yet without clue.
DR.. Bastian conducted thorough
examination Of the girls body. which
revealed that sne had been first as
saulted and then drowned. The police
are being assisted in their investiga-
ton by Officer J. Abokwiski, who is
a native Pole.
A sailor. giving his name as John
Smith was arrested at his home in
this city with the hope that he can
throw some light on the murder. The
prisoner is a Pole, and it is said that
he recently came from Philadelphia.
He is said to have served an appren-
ticeship in the navy.
He was put through the sweating
process. after which Chief of Police
Black declined to give any informa-
ton, saying he had not completed his
investigation. The man is still held.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
N Chapters from My Diplomatic
Life" written by Hon. Andrew d.
White for the Century Magazine,

tells many interesting stories.
1t has sometimes seemed to me, he
writes among other things. while doing
duty at the German capital in those days
as minister, and at a more recent period
as ambassador, that | could not enter
my Office without meeting some vex-
atious case. One day it was an Ameri-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
He HeIped Capture Jeff p.vl..

Hutchinson Kan, Oct 13.-Captain
S. |. Stauber, who was first Iieuten.
ant in charge Of the troop Of Michigan
cavalry that captured Jefferson Davis.
10 dead at his home here.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustw orthy lady tr gentleman to mls
business In this County and adjoining te,I
for well and favorably known House o.
and expenses, paid each Monday by ehsa
rect from headquarters. Expense mono
vsnced position permanent. Address
masaEss. s1EE.,. oio nonon Bids.' eh's's'
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
CLEVELAND IS HAPPY.
StOrk Has Again visited Ex-Presiden-
tinl Household md Left An
other Lusty Boy.

A son was born to eX-President and
Mrs. Grover Cleveland at their summer
home, Buzzard's Bay, Mass, on July
18.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
SHYLOCK

Shylock was the man who
wanted a pound Of hunn
flesh. There are many
Shylocks now, the conyae'
cent, the consumptive, hd|
sickly child, the pale young
woman, all want human fei
and they can get it-taSi
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is asi|
and blood, bone and muscle
Itfeeds the nerves, strengthen|
the digestive organs and th'
feed the whole body.
For nearly thirty ysa
SCOTS Emulsion has been y
great giver of human flesh.
We will send you a couple d
ounces free.
SCOTT q BOVINE, ChemlstA
4O0-4l5 Pearl Street. Newf'
soc. and $500: all druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

Wishing people Ill luck 10 q useless
waste Of time; 1t will come Of itself II
let alone.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

the Peace OF Europe)
for long time to come upon a throne
which he has now occupied for 16 years.
A new cabinet came into power in Bull
garia the latter part of May. The new
prime minister is Gen. Petroff, who is
recognized as very strong and com.
petent Bulgarian leader. The retiring
cabinet Of NJ. Daneff had come to be re-
garded in Bulgaria as altogether sub
servient to instructions from St. Pc
tersburg.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

Humor is often more Of q disease
than II y an scoui,ement
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF vi
Yer and good reputation In each state 70 "
his county required) 10 represent and ~
Use old established wealthy business hous]
solid financial standing Salary $2l.O W.
with expenses additional, oil payable
iirect every Wednesday from head o.
Horse and carriage furnished when neces
Refer cnces. Enclose self addressed eh'''1
Colonial. 332 Dearborn ST.. Chicago.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

Telephone In Every Suite.
In New York city there are IL hotels,
each of which has more than 300 tele-
phones. ............ 49,.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Notice for Publication.

(Homestead Entry No. $3.50
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan.
&c, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
or receiver at Santa Fe, n. NJ, on
March 10, 1903, viz: Joseph Davis, for
the SEA NEA, NEA SEA Sec. 80
SWA NWh, NWH S n Sec. 80, T
8 N. r. 8 Z.
He names the following witnesses tc
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
William Tucker, Of Galisteo, n. NJ
Mauricio Gomez, of Galisteo, n. M
Anastacio Sandoval, of Galisteo, n. NJ.
Nicolas Tenorio, of Santa Fe, n. NJ.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Notice for Publication.

(Homestead Entry No. 5343.)
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, Feb
ruary 90, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Probate
Clerk of Valencia county, at Los
Lunas, N. NJ, on April l, 1908, viz;
Juan Antonio Alderete for the ER
SEh, Sec. IA, T. s N, r. 5 +.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
Jesus Alderete, of Peralta, N. M;
Seferino Ai6erete, of Peralta, N. NJ;
Lssus Torres, of Peralta, N. M; Tran
q~uilino Otero, of Peralta, n. M.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Chicken Thief Cauuht.

About II O'Clock last night, David
Flint. of the Central hotel, went out
into the back yard, and noticed a col
ored man chasing a chicken around
the premises. Dave waited until he
had captured the chicken and then he
collared the chicken thief and maze
him give up his ill-gotten spoils' after
which he turned him loose, n the
thief lost no time in getting out oil
sight. Upon investigation. it was dis
covered that four other chickens were
missing. but on arising this morning
Dave found that the missing pullets
had been returned to theirgwn back
yard. much to his joy. The chicken
purloiner evidently weakened after be
ing caught, so returned the stoler
property.
A good description was obtained OF
the gentleman of color with a fondnes'
for chicken, and unless he has left
town he will very likely be placed
where chicken pot-pie will not worry
him much.-Las Vegas Record.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 4tO

Homestead Entry No. 4603.)
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan.
20, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
Of her intention to make final proof in
support of her claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Probate
Clerk of Bernalillo County, at Albu-
querque, N. NJ, or March 40, 1903, viz:
Jane Hall, for the NEA Sec. ~, T. 10
N, r. 8 f.
She m the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
James e. Elder, of Albuquerque, N.
NJ; Mrs. Leila A. Brown, of Albuquer-
que, n. NJ; David Stewart, of Albu-
querque, N. NJ; Watson II. Downs, of
Albuquerque, N. NJ.
MANUEL II. OTERO, Register.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION.

A called meeting of the bureau of
immigration was held Thursday at the
Office of the secretary in Santa Fe.
There were present: w. b. Bunker,
East Las Vegas, president; Granville
Pendleton. Aztec, vice president; Al
fred Grunsfeld, Albuquerque, treasur-
er: j. w. Bible, Hanover; Jose e. Tor
res. Socorro, members; Max Frost,
secretary.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The report of the secretary of the
business of the bureau for the past
year was read and approved.
Resolutions were adopted asking the
legislative assembly to keep the appro-
priations for the maintenance of the
bureau intact for the years 1903 and
1904 and at the same amoun as for
the year 1902; also complimentary TO
the secretary for the efficient and sue
cessful management of the work oil the
bureau.
The members expressed themselves
as greatly gratifed with the success
h a had attended the labors OF the
bureau during the past four years and
plans for future work were discussed
No definite action on the plans were
taken. it being thought best to deter
the same until the annual meeting in
April next.
The bureau was in session several
hours and adjourned to meet again in
Santa Fe at the time of the annual
meeting as prescribed by law.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
The Easy PHI.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers do not
grippe nor weaken the system. They
cure biliousness, ~jaundice, constipation
and inactive llvers, by arousing the Sc
c%retions, moving the bowels gently. yet
effectively, and giving such tone and
strength to the glands of the stomach,
YER and bowels that the cause OF the
trouble is removed entirely. These
famous little pills exert a decided tonic
effect upon the organs involved, and ii
their use is continued for a few days
there will be no return of the trouble.
B. II. Briggs & Co.. and S. Vann e Son
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Here March q.

In the second act of Barbara Freit-
chic" the greatest of all war dramas,
that is to be presented here next Wed
nesday at the Colombo hall, with that
beautiful American actress, Mary Eli
abeth Forbes, is shown the interior of
a minister's house in Hagerstown,
Maryland. with Barbara waiting the ar
rival of her northern lover. Captain
Trumbull. who she expects to marry
secretly there. Some one is heard
coming. Barbara takes her lovers arm
and they arrange for the ceremony
that is about 10 be performed. Instead
of the minister an orderly breaks into
the room: Captain Trumbull. sent by
General Rene TO tell you to join your
company with ali possible speed. The
enemy is only a few yards off and we
are to leave this end of the town
open" The fearful love-making that
follows between the pair, who a few
minutes later would have been nan
and Wife, is one of the most pathetic
parts of the famous play. Seats will
be on sale for Barbara Frietchie" a
Matson's next Monday morning.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28

w. c. Sharon, of Chattanooga, Ten
nessee. president of Joyce Chapter Ep-
worth League. says: The entertain
ment given by the Schubert Sympho-
ny club and Lady Quartet at the First
Methodist church last night was a
splendid success and highly satisfac.
tory to the committee in charge" Our
readers are looking forward with much
pleasure to the appearance of this fav
orite organization in our city on Marcel
2 at Colombo hall.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Notice for Publication.
(Homestead Entry No. 4499

OHomestcad Entry No. 4499.)
Land Office ct Santa Fe, N. M, Jan.
20, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed notice
Of her intention to make final proof in
support of her claim, and that said
proof Will be made before the Probate
Clerk of Bernalillo County, at Albu.
querque, N. NJ, on March 10, 1903, viz:
Hannah e. Downs, for the SEA Sec.
~, T. 10 N, r. 3 E.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
James E. Elder, of Albuquerque, N
NJ; Mrs. Leila A. Brown, of Albuquer
que, n. NJ; David Stewart, of Albu
querque, N. M; Thomas Hall, of Albu
querque, n. M.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
THE SURE WAY

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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
An Education
Without Strain

upon the family purse. There
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family to prepare for the edu.
cation of the children, and at
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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28

The Santa Fe will run personally
conducted excursions to California tri-
weekly during colonist period, April l
to June IS, 1CO3.-F. i. Myers, agent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-18
STICKS TO DEADLY RAIL.
norman .Slo5cly Burning to Death
When Rescued.

with the fuu voltage Of the electric current
which operates the cars on the West Thirty
fourth-st. line passing through his body, Car
mel Salamo OF No. $50 Elizabeth-st- was held
90 the channel ran OF the trolley system for
several minutes yesterday. The was not
rescued until he had been badly burned by
the current that IL was at first thought he
would die
Salarno was one OF number Of workrnen en-
ployed by THE Interurban Street Railway Com
pany in introducing the underground trolley
system. He working in excavation
about ten feet deep. Owing 10 the heavy rain
fan Of yesterday and Wednesday. the trench
was partly filled with water. and Salamo was
ordered to bail 81 out. He was at this work.
and standing directly beneath the channel rail.
when in strengthening himself up from stoop-
ing position. his hack touched the highly
charged channel rail. and he was instantly
transfxed b. the current.
Screaming with pain. the unfortunate man
made vain efforts TO free himself. Ills fellow
workmen. who well knew the penalty for touch
ing him. were powerless TO help. To add to the
unfortunate laborer's sufferings. his clothing
caught fire and he was in danger OF burning
20 death.
large crowd soon gathered to watch the
mans struggles yet none were able to help him.
At the junction of Sixth-ave.. Broadway and
Thirty fourth-st. Policemen Bosard and Walter,
OF the West Thirtieth-st. station. were stationed
TO regulate the traffic. Seeing the crowd col
lect and hearing the frantic shouts of Salamo's
fellow wOrknen. who were rushing about wiring
ing their hands in impotcnt fear. the two police
men hurried TO the scene of the accident. They
inquired if any one had pair OF rubber gloves.
None could be found. Then Walter removed his
rubber rancoat and threw IL down to the work
men in the trench. who were standing by. help
less 10 assist Saamo. The coat was thrown over
the man. and willing hands seized his body and
by main strength drew him away from the hold
ing rail. When Salamo was placed on the side
walk he was unconscious. He as taken to the
New-York Hospital where il was said his con-
dition was faVora5 Die in the circumstances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-18
TAKE BLACK CHILD BACK.
White Foster Parents Who Adopted Her by
Mistake Relent.

Having adopted a child Of their own color as
they supposed. and learned to love it as their ovn
offspring a respectable and well-to-do white cou-
pe in Brooklyn learned finally that the rirl had a
strong strain Of negro blood In her veins With
the consent 81 Charities Commissioner Tesle the
child returned 10 the nursery in Flatbush
from which II adopted. nearly seven years ago.
Several DAYS ago. however, the good woman re-
turned 10 the Commissioner. with tears i'm her ewes
She said that the child had been brought M with
the idea her foster parents her right father
and mother: they had learned 10 love her. and
had come to the conclusion that il would he an
injustice 10 turn her out into THE world now So
the colored girl has returned the only home she
has ever known.
Seven wears ago. when the childess couple went
- the FTatbush nursery TO get a hsbv for adop-
ton the one they picked the prettiest and
healthiest among tho number. There not the
slightest indication that the blood in the bahy's
veins had trace ~ coloTed parentaEe. When the
child became three or four years old its dark but
clear complexion was much admired, and the
little girls winning ways made her a favorfte in
became darker. and other indications slowly re-
vealed 10 the foster parents that the child must
have negro blood I'm her veins An examination
by a physician and a searching inquiry irtO the
chd's parentage established beyond a doubt their
fears
In spite ~ this the child was kept until some
weeks ago when the color became marked and
The Deputy Commissioner will not make public
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-18
FIERCE HOTEL FIGHT.
One Shot IN the Ontario-Says He
Viii Kill Assailant.

In desperate fight in the rear room OF the
Hotel Ontario. at No. 22O6 Eighth-ave. last
night. one man was shot through the cheek and
another was severely cut about the head and
face. The wounded man was secretly removed
to his home His companion was attended by
an ambulance surgeon. and two rnen were
placed under arrest charged with assault
There were about fifty persons in the rear
room Of the hotel when the fight started and
great excitement prevailed. Several women fed
in terror from the hotel. while two tainted
Last night Peter Gallagher. Of No. 90 Lenox-
ave-, with a friend. sitting IN the rear roorn
drinking He had $50. which he displayed when
paying for drinks. and this. the police say,
started the trouble. While he was being beaten
George Battin. Of No. 513 Lenox-zve. an init
mate friend of Gala CHER. came in and tried 10
aid him. A number of shots were fred and one
hit Battin.
The two men arrested said they were Benja-
min Call. of No 3O1 West One hundred and
forty-fourth-st., and Andrew Phillips Of No.
2, 733 Eighth-ave.
Detectives went to his home His mother Saits
he couldn't be seen. Battin, half dressed,
shouted:
Its nobody's business who shot me. and you
can get out of here I've got the gun that was
used by the man who shot me. and when | am
able to get out there'H be dead one for you to
look after"
The detectives got the revolver from Battins
father Battin denies that Call shot him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-18
BURFEIND WILL DO NO WARNING.
His Work Will Be Making Arrests-Noted
Resorts Pointed Out by Walsh.

Captain Burfeind, of the West Thirtieth-st. sta
ton. made his first inspection of the new COM
rrand yesterday. when he went the rounds with
Inspector Walsh. The latter pointed out all the
resorts the old-time gambling houses. Ludlam's
Kelly's. Betts's, Farrelrs. and other places the
suspected houses and dens the captain ought to
know. No place entered. The captain after
ward said:
Il shall not do any warning of gamblers who try
TO run their houses. people who maintain dis
orderly resorts of any kind. I'm not that kind of
captain. I'll make arresIs. They know the law
ana do l. I'll have five detectives from the
East Eightyeighth-st. station transferred to this
precinct tomorrow and they will help. They are
trusty men, and we'll act on the conditions We
find"