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Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
 of the Worlds Commerce.
Knowledge of What Is Best More Im- portant Than Wealth With
 out 1t.

It must be apparent to every one that qualities of the highest order are neces- sary to enable the best of the products of modern commerce to attain permanently to universal acceptance. However loudly heralded, they may not hope for worldwide preeminence unless they meet with the general approval, not of individuals only. but of the many who have the happy faculty of selecting, enjoying and learn ing the real worth of the choicest prod ucts. Their commendation. consequently. becomes important to others, since to meet the requirements of the well in formed of all countries the method of manufacture must be of the most per- feet order and the combination the most
 excellent of its kind. The above Is true
 not of food products only, but is espe- cially applicable to medicinal agents and after nearly quarter of century of growth and general use the excellent
 remedy. Syrup of Figs, is everywhere accepted, throughout the world, as the best of family laxatives. Its quality Is due not only to the excellence of the combination of the laxative and carmin- ative principles of plants known to act
 most beneficially on the system and pre- sented in the form of a pleasant and re- freshing liquid, but also to the method of manufacture of the California Fig
 
 ty and purity essential in a remedy in
 tended for family use. Ask any physi- clan who is well informed and he will
 answer at once that it is an excellent
 laxative. If at all eminent in his pro-
 fession and has made a special study of
 laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
 tenn he will tell you that it is the best
 of family laxatives, because 1t is sim
 pie and wholesome and cleanses and
 sweetens the system effectually, when
 laxative is needed, without any un- pleasant aftcr-effccts. Every well-in- formed druggist of reputable standing
 knows that Syrup of Figs is an excel
 lent laxative and is glad to sell it, at the regular price of fifty cents per bot
 tie, because it gives general satisfac- tion, but one should remember that in order to get the beneficial effects of Syrup of Figs it is necessary to buy the | genuine, which is sold in original pack | ages only; the name of the remedy | Syrup of Figs and also the full name of | the Company-California Fig Syrup Co. printed on the front of every package.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

colored and showing "brick-dust-like deposit. Urination is infrequent, too frequent or excessive. You should heed these danger signals before chronic complications set in-Dia- betes, Dropsy, Bright's disease. Take Doan's Kidney Pills in time and the cure is simple.
 J. F. Wainwright, of the firm of Bones & Wainwright, painters and contractors, Pulaski, Va, says: -Four or five times year for the past few years I have suffered with severe attacks of pain in my back, caused from kidney trouble. During these spells l was in such misery from the constant pain and aching that it was almost impossible for me to stoop or straighten, and it really seemed as if the whole small of my back had given away. At times l also had difficulty with the kidney secretions which were dis colored, irregular and scalding, and l was also greatly distressed with headaches and dizziness. I used number of recommended reme- dies but l never found anything so successful as Doan's Kidney Pills, When I heard of item I had an at tack and procured box of them. In few days the pain and lameness dis appeared the trouble with the kid Eey secretlons was corrected and my system was improved generally. I have every confidence in Doan's Kid ney Pills"
 A FREE TRIAL of this great kid ney medicine which cured Mir. Vain wright will be mailed to any part of the United States on application. Address Foster-Mlburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
THE INVESTIGATION ERA.
iac Manhattan Post Office Investi- sation Likely to Result in Ar
 rests at Any Moment.

New York, April 14.-Investigation made against the Manhattan post of flee department is said to have ad- vanced to the point that arrests will come. Secret service men have ar rived here from Washington, and joined the detectives who have been secretly pushing the inquiry for the past five days. The newcomers are under orders from First Assistant Postmaster-General Wynne, and a Washington dispatch says they were to hold themselves in readiness to make one or more arrests under quick advice.
 It is impossible to get any eNpres- sion of opinion from prominent pres ent or former officials. Postmaster Vancott could not be seen, and As sistant Morgan simply said:
 Nothing new"
 It is estimated that if promotions were made in many instances at from $25 to $50 a head, the ''rake off, in New York alone amounted to $50,OO0 a fiscal year.
 The investigation started here is expected to spread to other cities
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
ned Been to Market.

Arthur was one of the little unfortunate army of fve-year-ods that lives on Fifth avenue, where he has everything to his hearts content except mud pies and things boys heart really craves Not long ago one of Arthur's uncles bought country seat on Long lSland-barns, horses, cows, chickens, and other rural conveniences in- cluded Recently Arthur was allowed to visit the farm" and to inspect the same at his leisure. One of the first things he saw was strange creature on two legs, with wings and mania for scratching gravel.
 What's that thing?' he asked
 "Oh, no," he said increduiously, "you cant foo! me; that things got feathers oa t"-N. Y. Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
THE AMERICANS DELAYED.
Opening of the International Agri- cultural Congress Before the
 King and Queen at Rome.

Rome, April 1.-The International Agricultural congress was inaugural ed at the capital, Monday, before King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena. About 1900 delegates were present. The American representa- tives, Dr. Daniel E. Calmon, chief of the United States bureau of animal industry, and Henry E. Alvord, chief of the dairy division of the United States department of agriculture, have not yet arrived. The marquis di Capelli, president of the congress, in his opening speech criticized the ''ul- ra-protectionism of certain Ameri- can countries" and said he foresaw that their attitude would change with increase of their popula ton to the average of those of European coun- tries
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
HATS AND HAT TRIMMINGS.

Pink roses and tiny blue forget-me- nots are seen combined in one hat.
 Red is much used in the new hats and iG seen also in dresses and trimmings.
 Plaid ribbons are to be seen in great quantities and will, so it is said, be much used on children's hats this sea- son.
 Flower toques are much liked for re- captions and evening wear, and these can now be worn upon the street. Vio- lets are the favorite flowers used in the construction of these round hats.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
Effect of n Rural Library.

Public School No. ?, Locke town ship, Rowan county, North Carolina, closed four months term on March 10. During the term the pupils and patrons of that small school read 5S0 books. Children who were indifferent and not heretofore interested in the school made rapid progress this year, owing to the influence of the rural library established there last fall un- der the provisions of the North Caro- lima rural library law.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
MORGAN AND HILL CONFER.
The Parties to the Conference, How. ever. Refused to Talk for
 Publication.

New York, April 14.-J. P. Morgan was in conference, Monday, at his of flee with President J. J. Hill of the Northern Securities Go. and E. H. Hartman of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific roads. The ceSnfer- ence was reported to have some bearing on the decision in the North ern Securities case, but no coufrma- ton was obtainable, as those present at the conference declined to talk for publication.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
Cold Weather i'm En~Iand

London, April 14.-Severe weather to-day spoiled the Easter bank holi- day. It was bitterly cold, four de gres of frost being registered in many parts of the country early in the morning. followed by heavy snow storms.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
Little, Hut Terrible.

It will astonish the victims of the grip to learn that the bacillus of that dread disease Is only one-sixteen- -thousandth of an inch in length and about one-eighty- thousandth of an inch in width. The. gen. eral impression during the prevailing epi. demic has been that the bacillus must bs oi at least the size of sea serpent.-St. Louis Renu5lic
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
Precious Girls.

Beryl-Yes, l know the count is very sincere in his attentions to me. How can you say he is trtler?
 Sibyl-l know that he loves you, dear ard that is why l say he pays undue att tention to Baltimore Herald
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
Economy, Not Oddity,

Friend-Why do you wear those fearful!l old fashioned collars?
 Winkers Ca man of affairs)-Because when tho washerwoDan sends them to anybody elss they always return them.-Stray Sto ries.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

Always look for this Trade Mark: "The Klean, Kool Kitchen Kind" The Stoves without smoke, ashes or heat. Make com fortable cooking.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as cough cure.-J: w. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave, N, Minneapolis, Minn, Jan. 6, 1900.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
A eDOrt.

Friend much progress in the south Returned touri$t-Oh, yes. Why, in Georgia, for instance, the crackers are be- coming crackerjacks Judge.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
TWO SIGNALS.

There a r e t w O serious S i g n q 1 s of kidney ill s. The first sig nal c O m e s from the back with numer- ous aches and p a i Il s. The second signal comes in the kidney secre- t i o n S, t h e urine is thin
 and pale or too h 2 h l V
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17
Preferred to Be Alive.

Cholly-Charming widow, isn't she? They say she is to marry again.
 Algy-I wouldn't want to be a widows second husband.
 Well, I'd rather be . widows second husband than her first, doncherknow."- London Tit-Bits.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

Thin people who want to appear stouter have been known to lie in wait.-Philadel- phia Evening Bulletin
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

Responsibility is not conferred by wealth alone.-Chicago Journal.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

It's a poor poster girl that isn't stuck up.-Chcago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

Liberality consists rather in giving sea. sonaby than much.-Ccero.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

To Cure n Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AM druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-04-17

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color Silk, Wool and Cotton at one boiling.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
A BACK NUMBER
The MIX and Egg Diet.

Starving the patient who has a sick
stomach. is an out Of date trea tment and
no longer necessary with the predigested
and nourishing food Grape Nuts that the
weakest stomach can handle and grow
strong upon. -..
There is plenty OF proof Of this: IT had
suffered from stomach trouble for six
years and for most of the last two years
had been confined to my bed, the trouble
having become chronic in spite of the very
best medical attention. I had always been
q coffee drinker but for the past year I
could not drink it at all because it made
me SO nervous could not sleep and my
appetite was almost entirely gone.
Then some friend advised me to- try
the predigested food Grape-Nuts and
about three months ago did so and since
that time my Improvement has been SO
rapid that my customers and friends are
astonished and every day someone re-
marks upon my changed condition. have
gained Is pounds, sleep well, my appetite
is good and my digestion is perfect.
Where I have lived on milk and light diet
for years now eat most anything want
and don't suffer any inconvenience either.
They way Grape-Nuts food has built UP
my stomach and strengthened my nervous
system particularly is just wonderful
Il drink your food drink Postum too and
no longer feel the want Of coffee. There
is absolutely no doubt that leaving off
coffee and using Grape-Nuts and Postum
has brought ME out of my bed from an in
valid back to fine health" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason and that reason is
planin to anyone who Will spend a few
minutes Investigating in the interest of
health.
Send to the Co. for particulars by mail
Of extension of time on the $1,000. 90
cooks contest for 7s5 money prizes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
CROSS COUNTRY In AUTO
Dr.. H. N. Jackson Goes From Frisco
to New York in Sixty
three Days.

+: Dr. II. n. jackson enjoys the distinc-
ton Of being the first man to drive an
automobile from San Francisco to New
York. He covered the distance, $500
miles, in sixty-three days: He used UP
but forty-four days in actual riding, how
ever. A broken intake valve, broken hub
nut and bearings Of the front axle and
broken stud bolts on the connecting rod
were the only damages sustained in the
long and arduous trip.
Only seven new tires had to be obtained
which fact bespeaks well for the perfec-
ton Of the art Of tire making in this
country.
These are the bare facts of the Journey.
It can well be imagined, however, that #
required a great deal of pluck and endur-
ance to make the trip. Several times DR..
Jackson had doubts whether he could
possibly accomplish the task, SO difficult
was the travelling in the southwest He
had many adventures while en- route, but
none was Of a serious nature
The doctor made a careful study Of the
land as he plodded along, and believes
that it is entirely feasible to build an au-
tornobile road from Maine to the Golden
Gate. With such a road he believes that
the journey could be easily made in fif-
teen days.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
JOKE PROVED SERIOUS
It Results in Two Attempts at Sui
eide and Much Suffering to
& Married Pair.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. BE. S. Lopez
Of Chicago and Gertrude Anthony Of
Sloan Springs, were married at the lat
ter place on July % and left the following
day for Springfield, Mo.
A few days later Mrs. Lopez received a
letter from friend, In which some UNI
complimentary remarks were made about
her husband, but she refused to divulEe
more than to say that he had disgraced
himself and her. She told him that. she
proposed to leave him and return horne,
and he threatened to commit suicide If
she did SO. When she showed that she
was determined to leave, Lopez took sew
eral morphine tablets, but his wife sum-
moned physicians and by dint Of much
effort and the use OF q stomach pump
his life was saved.
Then she repeated her determination to
leave him and he went into his room,
locked the door. turned on the gas and
retired A porter detected the gas escap-
ing. He opened the door and summoned
q physician and once more Loper's life
was saved.
About this time Mrs. Lopez received q
telegram from her friend who had caused
all the trouble, saying: "Oh, my; can't
you take joker" Then all was ex-
planned. There was a reconciliation and
the wedding Journey was resumed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
.MURDERER's BONES FOUND
His Name and the Motive for Shoot
ing Mclaughlin Are Buried
in Oblivion.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Virginia City, Mont, Aug. ia muir
der mystery Of nearly forty years stand
Ing was cleared up when two small boys,
playing In tract Of wild ground known
as the Raspberry patch a mile and a
half northeast of the CITY,. found the
skeleton or the murderer Of James Nc
Laughlin, whose death here in 1868. in the
Alder gulch days Of the gold excitement,
was one Of the sensations Of the time.
The name of the man who shot Nc
Laughl1n or the cause for the shooting
has never been learned. Mclaughlin kept
a. dive in what was then the negro quarter
OF the city, but Is now upper Jackson
street. One night "a stranger came to
town and without apparent cause went
straight to McLaughlin's place and killed
MIN He then threw the body over his
saddle and rode out Of town with it.
A posse gave chase and recovered the
body on what Is now known as Masonic
cemetery hill, but no trace of the muir
derer was ever seen. Now his skeleton
is In the possession Of the sheriff.
The body lay in an old prospect hole and
the clothes had all rotted away, but by
the side Of the bones lay revolver, from
which the wooden handle had rotted. The
man had evidently shot himself The
weapon Identifies the remains. 1t was OF
curious make and was described by wit
nesses of the murder The remains will
be buried to-day. ,;l
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
BIG CROWD AT FRISCO
Advance Guard, Awaiting the G.. A.
R. Encampment Already Num-
bers More Than 1000. ~ !

San Francisco, Call, Aug. 13.-several
hundred members OF the g. A. r. who ar
rived to-day added to the advance guard
already in the city awaiting the opening
next Monday Of the thirty-seventh ma
tional encampment. The majority of
these arrivals recorded their names at
the bureau Of registration and tinforma-
ton. The lists sho wthat they came
from twenty eight states and territories,
accompanying them were probably three
times as many touccfs, relatives Of the
Grand Army men l$members of allied
state. Il 4 s.t.... -..
travelling thru Ogdesz westward up to date,
Is reported by the railway officials at 1000,
a corps Of clerks and assistants will be
constantly in attendance at the bureau of
information and every convenience has
been provided for visitors. including
postoff1ce and medical headquarters. =
The work of the executive committee
and several subcommittee having the
preparations in charge has been COM
pleted. -, ri
The parade will be the most imposing
ever seen in this city, -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
MANY KILLED BY STORM
List Of Fatalities Resulting From
Herricane Which Devastated ia
maica Will Be Large.

Kingston, Jamaica Aug. 18.-It is feared
that the loss Of life from the hurricane
has been heavy. Thirty fatalities have
been reported principally among seamen.
The death list probably will reach fifty,
and hundreds of persons were injured.
The entire eastern end of the island has
been devastated. Villages have been
wiped out and public buildings and
churches were demolished. Thousands of
the peasantry, rendered homeless and
destitute, are wandering about, seeking
food and shelter. The destruction Of the
banana plantations has been complete
and the fruit trade Is paralyzed for the
next twelve months. Hundreds Of pros
porous fruit growers have been brought
to bankruptcy and ruin. '..z..S-
The western end Of, the island, which
it was at first supposed had escaped, also
suffered considerably, tho not to the ex-
tent which the eastern part did. New
banana plantations planted there were
partly destroyed and the orange and cof-
fee crops were also injured.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
SOUTH DAKOTA
Gable Of the North Western Road VIII
Attempt to Arrange 1t.
EXCURSION TO BONESTEEL

Gable Of the North Western Road VIII
Attempt to Arrange 1t. .
BONEsTEEL, s. D.-J. H. Gale, gen.
North Western road, met Commercial
club members for the purpose of ascer-'
tanning the wishes of the citizens of Bone
steel relative to a proposed excursion
from Omaha and Sioux City the later part
of this month. Mr.. Gable gave the club
assurance he would place the matter be-
fore the officials of the road in as favor
able light as possible, and hoped to be
able to have the excursion granted.
If the company acts favorably upon the
proposition, Ronesteel will provide Indian
war dances. ball games, broncho riding,
roping steers, horse races and other
sports. The company will no doubt grant
a one day excursion with a very low
charge which will give the people of Ne
braska and Iowa chance to look over the
famous Rosebud reservation lands soon
to be opened for settlement and also to
see Gregory county lands which this year
are producing crops in excess Of those in
any Of the northwestern states.
The fall shipment of range cattle to
eastern markets has begun and from one
to ten cars Of fat cattle leave this point
over the North Western almost every
day.
The first threshing of the season was
done to-day on a farm three miles south
east. A thirty acre field of oats
threshed out little over 10 bushels to
the acre.
RI Rev. John stariha. Catholic bishop
Of Lead, assisted by several priests and
sisters Of charity, dedicated the Church of
the Sacred Heart. twenty-five miles west
Of Bonesteel on the Rosebud reservation.
The singing Of the choir, composed of
Indians and mixed bloods was very fine.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-13
GUTTER FIRES ON
AMERICAN SHIP
Canadian Revenue Officials Get Very
Gay and May Have to Elk
plain Their Course.
Attack an American Fishing Boat
and Use Their Deck Cannon
Accurately.

Erie, Pa, Aug. 1S.-Silver Spray fish
ing boat owned here, came into port yes
terday in badly battered condition, due
to an encounter in midlake with the
Canadian revenue cutter Petrol
For years the Canadian authorities have
had trouble with American fishermen
who We're poaching on their side of the
lake, and the Petrol is kept constantly
on the lookout ror them. --.
At noon she came on the Silver Spray
on the Canadian side of the lake and
she at once ordered Captain Chris Chau
to stop. The Petrol Is a strong steel
craft, and it is said that she attempted to
ram the American boat before the latter
could comply with the Petrels order.
Captain Chau, remembering the fate Of
several other boats from this side, which
had been captured and confiscated-two
from Erie only last season-decided to try
to escape and started ahead at full speed.
Canadian opens Fire.
The captain Of the Petrel when he saw
that the Silver Spray was trying to es-
cape, opened fire with all the guns he had
on board and before he ceased firing some
twenty shots had struck her. One passed
thru the smoke stack into the pilot house.
In which Captain Chau stood at the wheel,
and two more struck the pilot house. one
Of which came within a few inches of
CHdu, scattering SpllnLerS AROUND MS
head.
Two shots entered the water closet, two
pierced the cabin, two split the roof and
three swept the after hurricane deck,
while others hit various parts Of the boat.
The chase was kept up for some time
and Captain Chau was nearly In despair,
as his cold water pump refused to work
and he feared that his boat might be
struck below the water line. He finally
crossed the international line and the
Petrol gave up the pursuit.
The Silver Spray Is double-decker and
for twelve years was In service at Buff
falo as a pleasure steamer.
vii! Inform Washington.
Captain Chau will report the affair to
the state department at Washington. as
he says he was only looking for some Of
his nets which had drifted from this side
toward the Canadian shore
The only man injured on the Silver
Spray was Frederick Culver who was hit
in the leg by shot. He Is now In the
hospital. The fishermen say the Petrol
used her small deck cannon.
Minister viii Investigate.
Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 13.-The minister Of
marine and fisheries Is without advice Of
the attack yesterday on American fish
ing steamer by Canadian revenue cut
ter Captain Dunn Of the Petril has been
asked by the minister to report at once on
the matter.