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Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10

"Well, 1 never!" Whats the matter, my dear" Why, cook says that those people who live in that insignificant little house opposite came over Eerc while we were away, and were photographed sit Ing on our veranda. ."-Ihe House Beau
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10

The Four Track News for July, best vet. Sold by newsdealers. Five cents a copy.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10

Worry is a good friend of the under. taker.-Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10

Five hundred pounds worth of feathers have been taken from sin gle ostrich during its lifetime.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10

An honest man nearly always thinks justly-Rousseau.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
To Cure a Cold in Onep,v

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. AM druggists refund moneyif it fails to cure. 25c.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10

slowly drew the five-dollar greer- back from my pocket and stared at it feebly. Then solemnly striking match, I watched it vanish in phantom plumes of greenish smoke.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
IS IT BLACK DEATH?

Madame Barbette, Hopeless Victim of Leprosy and Fever, Banished by Decree of France. Believed to
 Have Escaped to Our Shores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12

and that perhaps her proper sphere OF
human endeavor had been discovered.
Miss Johnson has had hard struggle
with her father to be allowed to follow
the natural bent of her talents. "My
daughter will not become an actress"
said Mr. johnson. "She hoe made her
mother and myself that promise and she
will stick by it. She is going to Cleve,
land" Miss johnson is well equipped
physically and mentally for success on
the stage. She is tall, beautiful girl
with natural charm Of manner and sayoir
faire that has made her leader in all
social as we'll as intellectual occupations.
She is % years ofage. In Cleveland her
home, Miss Johnson has interested her
self in charitable affairs, and is general
ly beloved by the poor as we'll as in her
own circle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
THE NEW TAX BILL.

AS heretofore stated, bill has been
passed by the legislature and signed by
the Governor extending the time for the
enforcement of the per centum penalty
for payment Of taxes from Dec. ]
to Jan. l., 1904.
The law provides that all persons who
fail to paw their taxes by December J.,
of each year, shall incur penalty OF .
per centnm. The bill recently passed
extends the time for the enforcement OF
the penalty one month. The necessity
for the measure was manifested by
reason of the delay attendant upon get
ting out the books, completing the as
sessments and the payment OF taxes,
leaving taxpayers with comparatively
short time in which to pay up. Ihe
bill is as follows:
Be it enacted by the general assembly
of Virginia. That in each city, county
and district the penalty of . per centnm
for the year 1908, provided in said sec
ton 6OS, shall not be added by the
treasurer to the taxes on any property
or land listed in such city, county or
district until January /, 1904, and the
treasurer shall not be required to report
to the auditor of public accounts the
taxes received by him for the year 1903,
until the said January /, 1904.
This bill does not apply to the capita
ton tax, although no person who,
during the late war between the
States, served in the army or navy
of the United States or of the Con
federate States, or any STATE OF the
United States or of the Confederate
States, shall at any time be re-
quired to pay a poll tax as prerequisite
to the right to register or vote All
other citizens have 10 pay poll tax as a
prerequisite to the right to vote. No
person who served in the Spanish-Amer-
lean war is exempted by the above. In
order to vote at the election next June
the pool tax must be paid not later than
December IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
Good For Children

The pleasant ~ take and harmless one
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief IN
all cases of Cough, Group and LaGnppe be-
cause IL does not pass Immediately, into the
stomach, but takes effect right at the seat OF
the trouble. II draws out the inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures permanently 10y
enabling the lungs to contribute pure me-
giving and life-sustaining oxygyn to the
blood and tissues. DR.. Armstrong, OF Della,
Tex, prescribes it daily and says there IS no
better cough remedy made. Sold ny all drug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
alexandria Gazefte.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRl-"hhhhi ~
GAZETTE BUILDING. 80 & Sl2 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: Daily-l year, $500; months,
$3.50; months, sl:25; month, So;4o; l
week, 1910. A,..o.
Tri,weekiy-l year, $500 months, Si:5O :;
8 months, $6:75 / month, 1925.
All transient advertisements must be palo 10
in advance.
Contract advertisers win not be allowed 70 ex- e
ceed theirspaee unless the excess IS PAID Tor
at transient rates, and under no ;Sircuim-
stances will they be allowed to adyernse
other than their legitimate business III the
space contracted for.
Resolutions in memouam, Of thanks, tributes
of respect resolutions adopted by societies
ar persons, unless of public concern, VIII
only be printed in the paper as advertise
ments. -
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
IN advance.
The Gazette Office is connected with the Tele-
phone Exchanges. Advertisements, orders
for the paper, news Of any information or
business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice Of Alexandria, Nir'
ginia, as second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12

CHARGES AND COUNTER CHARGES
DIR. Jas. S. Strickland, of Roanoke, Va,
told sensational story before Judge
Martin in Philadelphia yesterday i'll
connection with his effort to recover
two children, who, he claims, were KID
mapped by his divorced wife. lie says
that following his separation from his
wife the children we're placed in Baltl-
more school. His wife had, he claimed,
signed a contract not to disturb them,
but afterward she carried them away
from the school to her fathers home IN
Philadelphia. This occurred on March
70. 1902, and it was not until two weeks
ago that he discovered their whereabouts.
He went directly to the residence OF his
former iather-in-law, S. t. Muffty, IN
PHILADELPHIA. "When arrived at the
house." said DR.. Strickland, 81 found
my daughter, Jeanette, playing out
side. | placed my arm about her and
she took me into the house. 1t was
dark in the hallway and | had to
prope my way. Suddenly, from
an adjoining room | heard the voice
of my other little girl, Dorothy,
say, 'Oh, don't shoot him. This
put me on my guard and as a door
opened in front of me dashed forward
with both arms extended. ] was just in
time to save myself for Mr.. Mufity wa
there with a cooked revolver pointed
straight at my head. With my out
stretched arms | managed to grasp the
wrist of his hand holding the revolver.
am much stronger than he is and wrench
ed the revolver away. After had done
so. however, he kept attacking me and
| told me he would kill me then or some
other time.y DR.. Strickland claimed
that while in Roanoke he kept large
house and servants, but his wife per
sisted in leaving him. Once he says she
was away nine months, and when she
returned, at his request, put heavy bolt
ON the door of her room and regularly
locked him out. DR.. Strickland wa'
asked if woman stenographer that he
had EMPLOYED had anything to do will
his wife leaving him. He declared tina
he had never heard any complaint OF
that subject until it appeared in tn
cross suit for divorce filed by Mrs
Strickland. Mrs. Strickland replied t
the husbands charges yesterday, aileg
ing that he was addicted to the use o
drugs and liquors and was cruel. Ihl
he denied. The case is still on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12

Ton JoHNsoN's DAUGHTER on STAGE.
Miss Bessie johnson, daughter of Tom
T. johnson, lately defeated as the dem
ocratic candidate for Governor OF Ohio,
is now a real actress. Her DEBUT was
made in the epresence OF her iatneT II, lhuls- l
dav afternoon at the Empire fheater'
New York but the politician declares
that he has not given his sanction to the
histrionic ambitions of his daughter.
Miss johnson on the boards was known
as Elizabeth Flournoy. She was Countess
Beatrice in a one act play. "gePtha
Daughter, an adaptation of Feliee Cay
alotti. Her Characterization ofthe OouA'
tess won great applause, and the audience
was ignorant of the identity of the GIRL
Tom johnson. occupying chair ~
box, had to admit that his daughter &c
lend great deal of grace to the stag'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
FOR ROVER Sixty YEARS

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED Rem EDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions oil
mothers for their children while teethiInlg,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child
,oftens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Diarrh9a. Is
pleasant 10 the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. It's value is incalculable.. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
aud take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
Better than a Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than plaster
for a lame back and tor pains in the side
or chest. Pain Balm has no superior as
a liniment for the relief Of deep seated,
muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale
by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
The Lone Star State.

Down in Texas at Yoakum, is a big dry
goods firm Of which Mr.. J. NJ. Haller is the
head. Mr.. Haller on one Of his trips East to
buy goods said TO friend who was with him
in the palace car, Here, take one of these
Little Early Risers upon retiring and yon
will be up early in the morning fe ing, good. =
For the dark brown taste, headache and
the logy feeling DeWitts Little Early Risers
are the best pills to use. Sold by all drug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
ACnsfIY Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionally life itself is the price of mis-
take, but you'll never be wrong if you take
Dr. Kings New Life Pills for Dyspepsia,
Dizziness. Headache, Liver or Bowel troubles.
They are gentle, yet thorough. 25c, at Z. s.
Leadbeater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
Avoid all driving inhalants and use that

Avoid all drying inhalants and use that
which cleanses and heals the membrane.
Eiy's Cream Balm is such remedy and cures
Catarrh easily and pleasantly. Cold in the
head vanishes quickly. Price so cents at
druggists or by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking and
10 a great extent loss Of hearing. BY the use
Of Ely's Cream Balm dropping Of mucus has
ceased, voice and hearing have greatly, I'M
proyed.-J. w. Davidson, Attorney at Law,
Monmouth III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
Fine Groceries.

We have a full line of FANCY and STA
PIE GROCERIES. These goods were care
fully selected and the prices are fixed in ae-
eordance with our determination TO give No
PREMIUMS and TO do a CASH business:
We are receiving weekly from the Valley OF
Virginia choice products. Real old Virginia
Buckwheat. Butter, Large Black Malnu's,
Eggs and some Of the incest Sweet Potatoes
Won ever saw are among recent receipts
.Indeing alone from the large increase IN the
SSles ofl late YOU would realize that the people
see see some advantage in using our Teas r and
Coaees. Try our zoe Coffee and and S. Soe Teas: Er:
Cod Crspberries. Choice Apples, DC; also
SOM extra nice Whole Whest stto Flour aoG We yses Gsr
| tabis. i NJ vii have in few days some
very ire ASPARAGUS TIPS at isc per can,
and extra-large cans at 25c. Malaga 0repes
4 Zoe lb. Heinz New Cucumber Pickles lus'
received. They are the best on the market
+. NJ. ANDERSON,
st. Asaph and DIXIE streets.
Home Phone 80. :: Bel Phone lOl0.
dpcIU lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-12
MEDICINAL.


4,ve of the individual volunteering the tes-
fiu,ouial below, and also Of every testimo-
mai among the thousands which they are
constantly publishing attesting the superior
curative properties of their several rnedi-
cines. and thus proving the genuineness
and reliability of all the multitude of testi-
rnonjals volunteered by grateful people, IN
their behalf 49,
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AsSo-
c1ATIoN, Proprietors, Buffalo, N. T.
THE REAsON.-There is no medicine
eo,,al 70 DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical DIS
covery. for purifying the blood. 1t carries
of the poisons which contaminate the ne
huid. II increases the activity. OF tne
blood making glands and gives the pooy
an increased supply Of pure, oody,ouiloing
healthy fesh instead Of habby fat pro.
motes the appetite, feeds the nerves, and
eo gives to weak, nervous people vitality
and vigor.
aAbout a year ago I had a very bad cough
and feared Il would run into consumption" ;"
writes Hon. Geo W. Lynch, OF AZ Mason sttestl
worcester Mass NWhen severe attack OF
coughing would come on vomiting "ou,o ,orsI: ~
Natter accumulated in nose and my tonslis
were irritated. After reading OF the wonoeII1i
cures resulting from DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
icai Discovery began TO use it, with some oouDts
az 10 the good it would do me, am frank 70
90. Rnt after had used one bottle ] noticed
saiite a change for the better. Ordered hye more
5otties and before had used them all the cure
Vas complete. There is not now trace OF
cough or cold in my system and my health Is
perfect"
To gain knowledge of your own body-in
sickness and health-send for the Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser. A book
of 1908 pages. Send 2I cents in stamps for
paper.covered, or, 81 stamps for cloth
bound copy. Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, oo3
Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10

tees inevitably portend. Surely all public
men. all writer's for the daily press, all
clergymen, all teachers, all who in any
way have right to address the public
should with energy unite to dsnouncs such
crimes and to support those engaged In
putting them down.
Effect on the Nation.
AS people we claim the right to speak
with peculiar emphasis for freedom and for
fair treatment Of all men without regard
to differences of race. fortune, creed or
color. We forfeit the right. so t. speak.
when we commit or condone such crimes as
these of which I speak.
The nation, like the individual, cannot
commit crime with impunity. II we are
guilty or lawlessness and brutal violence,
whether our guilt consists in active partici-
patton therein or in mere conniYance and
encouragement, we shall assuredly suffer
later on because Of what We have done The
corner stone of this republic, as of all tree
governments. is respect for and obedience
to the law. Where we permit the law to be
def1ed or evaded, whether by rich man or
poor man. black man or white. we are by
just so much weakening the bonds OF our
civilization and Increasing the chances Of
It's overthrow and OF the substitution there
Tor or system in which there shall be
violent alterations Of anarchy and tyran-
NY. Sincerely yours
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Hon. Winfield T., Durbin. Governor OF
Indiana. Indianapolis, Ind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10
FOUR OF LAUNCH PARTY DROWN.
Boat Caught Fire and Sank OF Rock
land. Maine.

dispatch from Rockland, Me-. yesterday
says: Four young men of this city lost
their lives last night by the sinking Of a
gasoline launch Off Ash Point, eight miles
from here. Two of the party were saved.
The dead are:
Henry K. Croker, twenty three. son Of
Superintendent Jonathan w. Croker of the
Rockland and Camden Water Company and
a graduate Of the University of Maine.
Frank F. Veazie, twenty-one. son Of Mrs.
Edward Veazie Of this city and student of
the University Of Maine.
Raymond G. Hall, son of Capt Hudson
Hall.
Charles w. Holmes, twenty-three, son of
Capt. John H. Holmes and a travelling
salesman.
Those saved are Oliver F. Hills Of this
city and Thomas Hodges of Bridgeton, a
student at the University of Maine, who
was on visit here.
The party started out in the launch for
Pleasant Beach. When off Ash Point at
9:4O O'Clock. the launch became entangled
IN a fish weir. An att lmpt was made to
turn back. when suddenly there was a flash
and the launch was enveloped in flames
The SIX occupants of the craft leaped over
board. They were within 1000 feet of the
shore, but Holmes and Croker were unable
to swim. The efforts of the others were
directed toward saving these two. and
Croker nearly drowned Hills by crashing
him about the shoulders. Both men sank.
but Hills finally succeeded in freeing him.
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10
WOMAN PRISONER dashed.
Governor Of Georgia Investigating ,
Scandal at State Prison.

A special to the New York World from
Atlanta, Ga. yesterday Says: Gov. ]. j.
M. Terrell vigorously denounced today the
officials of the state prison farm at Mil
ledgeville for applying ttHentyfour lashes
to the bare back of Maffiie De Christ, the
delicate cultured gtrf Inmate. whose suf-
ferings at the whipping post have just be-
come known. The governor says he will
do away entirely With ,the whipping of
women. and will order an investigation
of the inhuman affair ar
Capt R. R. Foster. Superintendent of the
prison, resigned today BECAUSE Of the wide
The punishment melted. out to Miss De
Christ, who is q prisoner for theft of jew
els. was even greater than that applied to
oei1e ore than ee R 0s and nsSsa fs
fragrant fnsubordfnatfo ton Anf the breaking
of prison rules. AS an evidence that the
officials knew Il that they were taking
chances with the girls life IN SO furnishing
her it is pointed out that the prison physi-
clan stood by, with a watch in hand closely
observing the effect of the cruel lash.
The terrible flashing given the young girl
Is made all the more pitiful BY the popular
belief IN Georgia that Miss De Christ is
not. a criminal but is insane and should
be in the asylum instead of in a prison with
the states conVicts. 80
The girls life in the aristocratic Old city
Of Savannah, her known culture and re-
finement, all tend to convince that the dia-
mond> thefts of which she was convicted
were the promptings of a disordered mind
rather than Of desire for gain.
THE indications are" said Gov. Terrell
tonight. that this whipping of Miss De
Christ was an outrage and one which
should not be allowed to pass unnoticed
1 shall on Monday morning direct the at
tention of the prison commissioner to this
affair. and l can promise the people of
Georgia the fullest investigation"
Capt Allgood, who supplied the LASH and
DR.. Adams. the prison physician, both say
that the girl took her whipping without the
least sign of humiliation. Her proud spirit
Is unbroken.
T. 1t was said that the beating was given
for writing notes to ladies of this city and
signing DR.. Adams name to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10
JAILoR AND coNvICTs FIGHT
Fierce Struggle for Liberty at Chey
enne Prison,

dispatch from Cheyenne, Wyo., yester-
day says: Tom Horn. murderer of Willie
Nackell, and Jim McCloud, murderer of
Ben Minnick. broke Jail this morning, but
were recaptured. Horn and McCloud over
powered Jailer Proctor at breakfast, bound
him hand and foot, carried him to the
sheriff's Office and compelled him to open
the safe for the keys.
After opening the outer door Of the safe
Proctor grabbed his gun and a struggle
ensued. Horn and McCloud grappled with
Proctor for possession Of the weapon, the
1aiier shooting at every opportunity He
succeeded in inflcting two flesh wounds on
Horn.
After fighting twenty minutes, Horn and
McCloud, hearing persons approaching in
the hall, made dash for liberty. A general
alarm was given and thousands of citizens
with guns turned out. Horn was captured
about 300 yards from the jail, while steal
ing along an alley McC1oud was caught
in a barn. Deputy Sheriff Proctor sus-
tanned several cuts and bruises. Horn is
not seriously wounded. There is strong
talk Of lynching. b..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
JAMES W. RATCLIFFE. AUCTIONEER.
Executors and trustees
sale of houses Nos. 1919,
1621,fo65, l669and 1871
32d street, Georgetown,
I'D. c..

BY virtue Of the powers and authority vested In
me under the last will Of Andreas, or Andrew,
Theurer, deceased, duly admitted to probate and
in the Supreme Court of the District Of Co
lumbia will sell at public auction in front Of the
premises on MONDAY, AUGUST TENTH, 1909.
lowing described real estate, to wit: Part Of lot
numbered twenty nine COZ in Beatty and HAWKINS
addition to Georgetown, beginning on the east line
of High now 32d) street 80 feet north from the
original point of beginning for said lot; thence
north n 81 degrees east 100 feet; thence N. N. W.
80 feet thence south 81 degrees west 100 feet and
thence south along the east line Of High street 30
feet TO the beginning improved By frame dwellings
Nos 1869 and 1871 32d street.
Also the north oneh half part OF lot numbered
twenty three C23) in Beatty and Hawking ADDITION
to Georgetown the same having a front Of about
40 feet on the east side Of High (nOw 32d) street,
and ha wing a depth of about 100 feet, and i'm
proved by brick dwellings Nos 1919 and 1871 SD
street.
Also part of lot numbered twenty-nne COY In
Beatty and Hawkins addition to Georgetown, be-
ginning "A feet south High NOW 32d) street
from the Invest corner Of said lot thence north
81 degrees east 100 feet; thence s. 8. E. with the
rear line of said entire lot II feet thence south 81
degrees west to High street. and thence with said
street IL feet to the beginning subject to an alley
right the northerly feet inches thereof BY
a depth of IS feet and improved by premises No.
1868 32d street NV.
Terms of sale One third cash, balance In equal
instalments at and two years, with interest Mt
So from day Of sale, secured by deed Of trust on
property sold, all cash. Deposit of $4,000 re-
Quired each piece Mt time of SALE and purchaser
is required to comply with terms of sale within 10
days. Conveyancng at cost of purchaser.
ERNEST L. SCHMIDT,
Executor and Trustee. ALP 5th st. NV.
ty29-d&ds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10
YOUNG BRIDE MURDERED.
Husband Then Took Morphine and
Cannot Recover.

SS1AAOL GeCCOt6Ts
A dispatch from Lancaster, Pa, last night
says: A bride of four months, Mrs. Ed
gar H. Frantz, aged nineteen years, is dead.
slain by her husband, well known young
drug clerk Of this city. Frantz is dying
from the effects of morphine. which he
swallowed after firing two bullets into his
wife.
The woman was murdered in her Sleep
FrantZ left note, in which he said they
had agreed to die together. but from the
note and other facts it is believed Mrs
Frantz was the unsuspecting victim of her
husbands jealousy.
The tragedy occurred about o'clock this
morning, but was not discovered until this
The life of the young couple had been made
unpleasant by quarrels ever since their mar
riage. Frantz being intensely jealous of his
wife. Several times, 1T is stated, he threat
ened to kill her.
She expected to leave for the west on
visit to her mother. Frantz opposed the
trip, and there was much pickering about
it. Last night, however, the couple were
on the best terms and in good spirits. On
retiring they requested that they be called
at noon today. When an attempt was made
to arouse them they failed to respond.
Forcing open their door, Frantz's father
found them lying on the bed. The woman
was dead, with bullet hole in her head
and another through her breast. Frantz
was still alive. but his recovery is regarded
as impossible.