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Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
AN EVIL IN FOOD THE LAW
 SHOULD REACH.

reference to the use of alum bak- Sssg powders Prof. Schweitzer, of the Ste University of Missouri, says: The deleterfpus effects of alum and the soluble salts of alumina upon the human system, e1en when used in small quantities, are too well known to need relating; t9 9aiSs use in baking Nowder is dangerous, aid should be re- stkicted"
 The effects of the continuous use of alum baking powders are thus summed up in a medical publications
 Alum taken into the stomach re- tards the digestion of the food.
 It is an irritant which infiames and irritates the stomach and intestinal ca Mal.
 Tt is an astringent and tends to con- sfipate the bowels, which interferes with digestion.
 1T renders the albumen of the food paf ally insoluble, and therefore takes way from it's nutritive value.
 Tt is absorbed into the blood, which sS scnds to thicken and coagulate. The free flow of the blood through the or gans of the heart is thus retarded.
 Its continued absorption into the system causes some forms of nervous prostrations and many of those affec- tions of the nerves from which both women and men suffer.
 .sFourteen grains of alum have caused the>death of child. Larger doses have frequently resulted fatally in the case of adults.
 No drug so powerful and deadly, nc matter in what proportions it may be employed, can safely be used in any article of food''
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
GIVEN TIME TO FILE BRIEFS.
No Final Decision i'm the ZiegIer Ex- tradition Case Until Briefs Are
 Filed and Examined.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 9.-At the con- clusion of the hearing Monday night in the Ziegler extradition case, Gov Odell told Atty. Gen. Crow and Judge Harvey, of Missouri, that he would give them two weeks in which to file briefs on the contested parts of the law. Another week will be given to MT. Ziegler's attorneys to examine and answer these briefs.
 It will therefore be at least three weeks before Gov. OdelPs decision will be given, but even the Missouri off cials are satisfied that the governor will decide against them
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
FIFTY-ElGHTH CONGRESS.
Resolution For investigation of Post Office Frauds Gives Way to
 Cuban Bill in Senate.

Washington, Dec 9.-When the res olution for the investigation of the post office frauds came up, Mr Cor man took the floor and strongly op- posed the reference to a committee of the resolution. He declared that the majority should not shrink from an in yestigation. He said there had been positive assertions that men who had unlawfully placed employees on the fraud and corruption were admitted, and communicated to the senate by the president He said the country was not satisfied with the investigation, nor was the senate Those who had been lccused had said others higher up were as guilty as they, while they have been made scapegoats. Let us have all the facts" said MT. German, and see if the president will turn the rascals out"
 MT. Lodge, who made a motion to refer the resolution, stated that what MT. German said only further con vinced him that the resolution should be referred. The investigation made under order of the president, he be- lieved, had brought out all the facts. There was a mass of evidence in the department awaiting an order of the senate for printing.
 MT. Cullom cut short the discussion on the resolution by insisting that the Cuban bill had the right of way. The resolution went over. and MT. Teller began a speech in opposition to the Cuban measure
 When the house convened MT. Over street, chairman of the committee on post offices and post roads, reported the resolution authorizing the commit tee to request the postmaster-gene to furnish the committee with all pa pers in connection with the recent in yestigation of the post office depart ment, and announced that the com mittee was unanimous in recommend ing adoption.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
A FORMIDABLE RIFLE.
With u Charge of Cordite This Wea- pOn Will Send a Bullet
 Ten Miles.

A great advance has been made ir small arms by George F. Rounds, oi Plymouth, Mass, which may have a wonderful important bearing on the xrmaments of the world and the battles of the future, for through his sugges- , tion the range of the modern rife has been greatly increased and its penetra- sion more than doubled.
 The result is a finished rifle of the
 Schester model of 1895, short, like
 l civil war carbine, but unlike sdem it has a tapering barrel which ap- breaches one-half inch in thickness at she rear end and is formed of fine piece of nickel steel which gives a maximum of strength. The gun is of -405 bore, and the cartridge looks like any other except perhaps the shell is not choked on the end where the bull let fits in. Inside the bright brass shell is a charge of 52 grains of cordite, a smokeless powder which has long been in favor by the users of the big British naval guns, and as used in them re- sembling the long black flexible strings : of iieorice found in the confectionery stores, the strips being bundled into fagots for the big cannon. which, of course, is not done Mir. Rounds gun. Fifty-two grains of cordite, it is as serted has the explosive power of near Iy a pound of common black rifle pow der, and it will drive the 300-grain soft nose, tin-coated, bullet out with mug xle velocity of 2,204 feet per second, while at 100 yards range the striking energy is represented by 3,235 foot pounds.
 From tests made by the Winchester company, it is calculated the gun fired at an elevation of 45 degrees will throw it's projectile distance of ten miles, while at shorter ranges its enormous .n1llzzle velocity gives it very flat trajectory, amounting at ordinary ranges to almost point blank shooting. In the matter of pentration the cordite leaves the others completely out of sight. A high power 30-30 sporting cartridge at 100 yards will penetrate 50 inches of pine, and a United States government high velocity ten inches deeper, but this new one at the same range will bore through 100 inches of pine wood.-St. Louis Republic.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Good-Bys at s1 a Time.

The great ship was just about to sail away, when the worried-looking busi- ness man hurried down the gang plank and approached man who looked as if he had considerable more time than money to spare.
 Like to earn half dollar?" he said.
 Can the moon shine?" was the orac- ular reply. How is it to be done?"
 You see that lady dressed in black, standing at the ships side. We'll, that is my wife. She will expect me to stand for 20 minutes and wave my handkerchief at her until the ship is out of sight. I have no time to waste; my wafe is very short-sighted, so it will do just as well if you take my place"
 "S'post she looks through an opera glass?"
 Bury your face in your handker- chief, as if overcome by emotion"
 That will cost half a dollar extra"
 "All right! Time is more valuable to me than money. Throw in few hand-kisses."
 The money changed hands. The mer- chants business was attended to, and his wife got her farewell What won ders are worked by strategy.-N. Y. News
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
SECRETARY SHAW.
Estimated Appropriations
Shaw:

Grand totals ... $624, ,502, ,146 $6l5, ,2S6, 990
 Following are some of the principal items in the several departments in which there are important increases or decreases, as compared with the appro- priations of 1904, which appropriations, however, do not include deficiency and those for miscellaneous objects:
 Treasury Department-Public works, increase, s4,700,000; miscellaneous, in- crease, $1,000,000.
 District of Columbia-Increase $4,- 148,000
 War Department-Military establish ment, increase, $2, ,596,0 900; public works. increase, 5,00o,000
 Navy epartment-Salaries and ex- penses, increase, $3OO,O0O; naval estab- lishment increase, $16,000,000; public works, increase, $4,000.
 Interior partment-Pensions, de- crease, $1 ,695 ,000; public works, in- crease, $284 ,000; permanent annual ap- propriations, increase, $2,000,000
 Agricultural Salaries and expenses, increase, $751 ,000.
 Department of Commerce and Labor Salaries and expenses, increase, ST. 123, ,000; public works, increase, $3,675,- : GOO; miscellaneous, increase, $1 ,295, ,000
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Dur Representative at Alexandretta, Asiatic Turkey, Insulted
 and Assaulted.
FORCED TO ABANDON HIS POST
 BY THE ACTS OF \ TURKISH MOB.
The Affair Grew Out of the Rearrest of an Armenian Citizen of the United States Who Had Been Re- leased From Prison at AIeppo Through American Intervention.

Constantinople, Dec. 9.-The U. S. flag over the consulate at Alexandretta, Asiatic Turkey, has been hauled down, and Consul Davis has left his post at Beirut in consequence of a serious diplomatic incident during which MT. Davis was insulted and assailed by the local police
 The affair grew out of the arrest of an American-Channes Attarian, naturalized American citizen.
 Assaulted and InsuIted.
 Attarian had been in prison in Alep- DO during the past two months and had just been liberated through the inter- vention of the American consular agent, on condition of his leaving the country forthwith. MT. Davis was ac- companying Attarian on board a de- parting steamer, when the police inter- cepted the party, assaulted and insult ed MT. Davis, and, despite the resist ance of the consul and his attendant guards, rearrested Attarian and took him back to prison. MT. Davis imme- diately lowered the flag over the con- sulate and formally broke off relations with the Turkish authorities by quit ting Alexandretta. leaving the consul ate in charge of the vice-consul A mob of Moslems seized on the occasion to make hostile demonstration against the consulate and against the Christians generally.
 Local Authorities' Story.
 The local authorities assert that MT. Davis struck the police with cane and that after the rearrest of Attarian the consular canyasses (military couriers) attempted to rescue him, and that in the fracas which ensued the cavasses broke the windows of the prison. The Turkish authorities fur ther claim that Attarian, who is na- tive of Diarbekir, Asiatic Turkey, has been travelling about the country with an illegal passport. They also point out that the question of Armenians naturalized in America, returning to l Turkey has always been source of | trouble, since the porte invariably re- | fuses to recognize naturalization. Attarian Had Money. | When Attarian was arrested $2,500 was found in his pocket. This, it is | believed may have contributed to his arrest, the Turks suspecting him of being a revolutionist
 I The matter is engaging the energetic | attention of the U. s. legation here. 1 Minister Leishman has made urgent representations to the porte, and is now awaiting fuller report before talk ing further steps. The outrage,it it an ticipated here, will lead to strong ac- tion on the part of the United States to obtain full reparation, especially as full satisfaction for the Beirut affair has not yet been given.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Three Women.

T will grant each of you one wish" gssented fate to three women.
 t'I choose beauty" exclaimed the youngest.
 -'Give me power" said another.
 And to me a tow, persuasive voice." fhe last murmured.
 Each had her will. The beauty of the first was ruined by an accident The power of the second lasted but one season. But the third woman kept her talisman through long life, and from 1t came many things, among ahem power -Msnna Thomas Antrim. sn Lippincott's.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Counsel Throw Up Their Briefs Be- cause Authorities Don't Want
 to Find Real CuIprits.

Vienna, Dec. S.-It is reported here that counsel for the defense in the trial at Kishineff of the persons charged with being concerned in the massacre of Jews there in April last, have thrown up their briefs and that prosecuting counsel are expected to fol- low their example, having the refusal of the court to interrupt the trial and undertake a fresh, preliminary inves- tigation in order to discover the real culprits.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
TRAGEDY AT PITTSBURG, PA.
Mrs. Joseph Hindman Killed Fly Her Husband, Who Attempts
 Suicide.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Joseph Hindman was shot in the head and al- most instantly killed by her husband at their home at Coraopolis, Pa, Tues day. After killing his wife, Hindman walked into the kitchen and placing the revolver to the back of his head, sent bullet into his brain. He is still living, but the physicians say he can not recover
 The cause of the shooting has not yet been determined.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Matter of Opinon.

''So Bilkins is in the penitentiary, eh?' said the old bachelor who had just returned from trip abroad and had asked concerning the whereabouts of the party aforesaid "How did it uappen?"
 "Oh, it's the old, old story-a woman at the bottom of it." replied the dis penser of information. "He stole lot of money in order to be able to mar ry."
 Well, I'm sorry for the poor fellow" reJoined the o. B., "but they did wrong in sending him to the penitenti- ary. They should have placed him in an asylum for feeble-minded persons" Chicago News.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Fire at SedaItn. Mo.

Sedalia, Mo, Dec. 9.-The Mackey residence on East Fourth street was de- stroyed by fire, Monday night. The to- tai loss including valuable paintings, B rare collection of bric-a-brac, etc, is estimated at $70OO, covered partially by insurance.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
THE NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
Minister Leishman, at Constantine
 pie, Ordered to Investigate.

DIG, Ordered to investigate.
 Washington, Dec. 9.-The state de. partment has received a brief cable gram from Consul Davis at Alexan. dretta, Asiatic Turkey, saying that he had had trouble with the local police at Alexandretta and had left for Bel rut in consequence. The state depart ment promptly cabled Minister Leish- man, at Constantinople, to institute thorough investigation of the whole affair. It is expected that Miniser Leishman will call at the foreign office to inquire of the Turkish officials re- garding the affair,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
AwoIxe From Her Trance.

Medora, IL, Dec. 9-Miss Gertrude Duckels, daughter of Henry Duckels. wealthy farmer living near Chester field, awoke, Monday, from trance of four days duration, following fright which she had last Thursday evening.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Trustee of J. James g. Watson.

Chicago, Dec 9-Edwin A. Potter has been elected trustee of the estate of he defunct Potter Brothers Co. The trustees bond was fixed at $25 900. The trustees bond was fixed at $25,000. The petition against Watson was filed sev- eral weeks ago. His debts are said to be about $1 ,S50,O0O and his assets $50,- 000
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
A FIssURE VEIN OF LEAD.
The Compton Mining Co.'S Good Strike of Lead south of
 GoIconda, HI.

Golconda, H., Dec. 9.-The Compton Mining Co.,, which has been operating In this county nine miles south of this place for more than two years, struck recently at the depth of 1S3 feet an al- most solid vein of lead. They now have their perfect west wall of true Assure vein leading from northeast to the southwest.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Kussia's Reply to Japan Ready.

Tokio, Dec 9.-The Russian reply to the Japanese proposals is expected momentarily as 1t is announced here that Foreign Minister Lamsdorf has completed the answer and was in read mess to submit it to the czar Mon day.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11

young diplomat answered, in an access of virtue, T have no vices"
 "This," placidly answered the pom tiff, lis not vice; if it were you would have it."
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
Estimated Cost of Running the Gov ernment For the Next
 Fiscal Year.
SOME OF FIGURES CONTAINED
 IN SECRETARY SHAW'S REPORT.
They Show mn Aggregate of Six Hundred and Twenty-Four Mill Hons of Dollars, Which Is Nine teen Millions More Than For the Current Fiscal Year.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The following estimate of expenses for 1905, together with the appropriations for 1904, has been sent to congress by Secretary Shaw:
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-11
THE KISHINEFF MASSACRE

yet been determined.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-09-03
Topics OF Interest.

At the Congl church Thursday evening,
Aug. q, a very appreciatiye audience lis
tened to three excellent papers on topics
of interest.
The first was by Miss Daisy B. Miles on
Phillips Brooks. She said in part HE
had that power of persuasion without
which no man ever has or ever can become
a great preacher. He was a man OF the
Spirit. He felt respect for all men, high
and low, rich and poor He pressed home
the great truths he felt and wanted others
to feel.n
NJ. c. Weber, Esq, OF Rutland treated
the subject, 1.-THE Relation OF the Law to
Christianity" His subject naturally fell
into two divisions-the relation OF the
common law to Christianity and the rela-
tion of international law to Christianity.
In ancient times there was no such thing
as international law. When the Roman
empire fell there was a RELAPSE into bar
barism. Charlemagne introduced order
and propagated Christianity. Each Of the
great sources Of law-custom legislation.
and law evolved in the administration of
law-has aided in the dissemination Of
Christian principles. The system Of
equity and the canon law have also aided
in the process
Col Albert Clarke Of Boston, secretary
OF the Home Market club. spoke on ''The
Relation Of the State 10 Christianity He
diluueu 10 the TACT Ahdt originally all gov
ernments were theocratic. Theocracy did
not keep pace with the development Of So
ciety In the reconstruction OF socie-
ty Russia became the home OF the
Greek church; the other nations OF Eu-
rope entered into a concordat with the pa
pacy; England at length set up the Epis-
copal church; Ireland had dis-establish-
ed church; Scotland its Presbyterian
church. At the outset in this country
there was compulsory support of the
churches by taxation. This was gradually
discarded, Maryland and Rhode Island
being the first to adopt more liberal meas
ures. Now in America no one is taxed to
support belief which he does not hold
nor even to support one that he does hold
Each speaker was introduced by Rev.
Mr.. Hildreth with apt quotation and re-
mark. The meeting was regarded by all
as most interesting and instructive
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-09-03
LILLIEvILLE.

Several attended the Adventist camp
meeting on Camp Brook Sunday.
Mrs. Hattie Hoisington visited at Aaron
Hoisington's on Camp Brook saturday
and sunday.
school began Monday, the Path, with
Blanche Durham e. teacher. She boards
at Cecil Washburn's.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy f. Baker and daugh-
ter. Jessie, also Mrs. Nellie X. rage Of
Springfield, returned home last week,
after visiting friends week. Mrs. Page
is in Boston with her husband now for a
few weeks
The picnic held ia win DARTS grove
hy the sunday school and W. c. r. T..
was well attended and all bad a good
time. The W. e. T. T., county president,
Mrs. Laura Kezer, made some excellent
remarks which were help 70 the union.
Mrs. G. W. Bryant and two sons, Max
and Gerald, who have been visiting
Mrs. Brvant's father, L. p. Billiard, and
her sister, Mrs. G. +. Noble, several weeks,
started on their journey home to Durham,
\. c., Monday. Mrs Bryant's many
friends enjoyed her beautiful singing and
all wish for her pleasant journey home
in safety.
Curtis Rogers Of Lowell, Mass. is
visiting his father. j. P. Rogers, and other
friends. While visiting his uncle, j. l..
Rogers, in Middlebury, he met with quite
a serious accident. He was in Rogers &
Wells saw mill watching them saw
boards on a rip saw. when a silver came
back and struck him in the eve. The
eyesight is still little impaired, but there
is hope OF recovery. He is well known
in town and has the sympathy OF all.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-09-03
Letter to Drew & Leonard,
Randolph, Vermont

Dear Sir; We suspect you'd like the
tale, how a woman beat two hardware
dealers in Girard. Pa.
We tried our best TO get those men TO
sell Devoe lead-and-Zinc in that bright
town; and failed. Reluctantly took Mrs.
+. r. Bowman, druggist.
They said they couldn't sell paint for
more than S1.25 gallon. Mrs. Bowman
can. She has sold about all the paint that
has been sold there since.
She knew Devoe; had sold our artists
materials. Had some sense and force.
besides; she easily learned that cheap is
dear in paint. and told the people.
Mr.. Burt Young bought a gallon Devoe
for rooms that had always taken a gallon;
had half left.
Mr.. f. H. Hiler, jeweler, painted Devos.
and says it goes further-no particulars.
Mr.. John Hanna. grocer, thought it ex-
pensiye before he bought it; brought back
nearly half of his paint, and said it was
the cheapest job he ever had.
Mrs. Bowman reports universal salts
faction. SO much for a cheap-paint town
with bright woman in it,
Yours truly.
f. W. DEvoE & Co.
P. 5. Upper d Graham. Bethel; +. o.
Tracy. Chelsea; c. ID. Coleman. Rochester,
ard E. F. Moody, So. Royalton, sell our
paint.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-09-03
HANCOCK.

Wesley Burke moved onto his job Mon
day.
Dan Durham returned from Boston Sat
urday.
Mrs. and Mss SWEET go to Passaic, n.
j., this week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Farr were in Ran
dolph Saturday.
l.. II. Robinson of Potsdam, n. Y, is
here on business.
Mrs. Libbie Baldwin is with Mrs. Rob-
ert Clatiin this season.
c. J. Vinton returned to his home in
Somerville. Mass, Tuesday.
Curtis Wilton and wife of STAFFORD are
with Mr.. and Mrs. a. p. George this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson and little Josie
left for their home in Newark, y. j., Tues
day.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Ross GOODYEAR
on Aug. 22d a daughter that weighed
q lbs.
Mrs. A. F. Page Of Colebrook. n. Y. IS
with her brother, w. +. Robinson. They
VIII 20 on q carriage drive to Woodstock
this week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-09-03
Ohituaru.

Died in Bethel, VT, Aug. %, Edwin H..
Sharp, aged % years.
Sorrowing hearts laid away in the beau
tiful cemetery in South STAFFORD the pre-
cious dust in which had lived the beloved
son and friend. Life was opening bright
~ before him. He had won the confidence
OF his employers as fireman and was soon
to be promoted to the position OF engine
driver, which is always a responsible one.
That he was transferred from st. Adams
TO New London. Conn, indicated that he
possessed a good degree Of skill for his
work. II is always blessed TO remember
the virtues of man. his energy, industry
and ambition. That the opportunity for
further unfolding OF the nobler character
istics of a man is never lost. cheers the
mourning heart.
The services at the cemetery, consisting 2
Of a scripture lesson, commital word and
prayer. were conducted by Rev. DIR. Geo.
W. Bicknell Of Cambridge, Mass. Friends
from the village assembled to express their
sympath ies with the afflicted ones.