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Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
BATTLING WITH AN ANCHOR.
Mammoth Mudhook Was Difficult to Handle When the Waves
 Were Tossing 1t.

To hoist to the cat-head an anchor weighing 5000 pounds, with a gale of wind blowing and a tremendous sea rising, is a difficult task. The New York Sun tells how this work was under taken on war-ship in Hampton Roads. In order to raise the anchor to the deck of the ship the hundred-pound cat-block had to be fastened by the huge hook which depended from 1t to the ring ID the balancing band on the anchor shank so that the power of the winch could be utilized.
 The great anchor hung so that when the wave receded it was clear of the water, but each incoming crest sub merged it several feet. As the ship tossed on the waves there was great danger that the enormous weight of the anchor would send the anchor through her thin plating. But with seas big enough to toss the ship about as easily as if she were but fishing float, and to swing that anchor back and forth like the pendulum of toy clock, 1t was no child's game to hook the cat block.
 Two men were chosen, each fine specimen os the American sailor Just under the arms of each line was made fast, and men on deck stood ready to haul away in case of need.
 The two sailors watched their chance, and when the ships head was we'll out of water, over they went. They had hardly reached the anchor when wave rolled in that surged four feet above their heads. When it passed both were clinging, almost breathless, to the shank of the anchor.
 But the instant they were clear of wa ter they jumped to their work and strove to get the block in place. With the ship hauling one way and the wind blowing another there was small chance for them to drag that hundred-pound block in still third way. Again and again they had 1t almost fastened when a great wave knocked 1t away and bur led them far out of sight Still the two men struggled at their task.
 Then the inevitable happened. The great cat-block swung far out as the ship plunged forward, hung poised an instant, as If taking deliberate aim, and came sweeping back straight at the head of one of the two men. It struck him on the back of the head and knocked him ten feet from the anchor into the sea.
 The rush of an incoming wave swept him away from the ship and for a mo- ment 1t seemed as if he would surely be lost. Then was justified the wis dom which had placed the line about his shoulders. The men on deck drew him in, unconscious but safe, and in ten minutes he was declaring to the of ncer in charge that he could surely hook that block the next time.
 But the captain had formed another plan. He determined to haul up the anchor as far as was possible, so that 1t should have the smallest room for play, and to make harbor Just at nightfall she reached quiet waters, and once more the unruly anchor was let go again.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
DAMAGE SUITS CONTINUED

Circuit court reconvened Mon- day, but little was accom- plished during the day, all but one of the damage suits filed against the Iron Mountain Rail- way Company being continued until the next term of court and set for the second Monday.
 The plaintiffs in these several cases are c. w. Hurley, W. A. Billingsley, administrator of the estate of the late Mrs. Mary l.. Hurley, Jno. P. Johnson, J. M. Robinson and w. E. Blanchard.
 J. E. Wilmans ct al versus J. M. Jones ct al, Henry Bordwell, J. E. Doherty, L. L. Bowen & Company, mandamus; both cases continued by consent.
 Martin Dye versus St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Rail- way Company, damages; dis missed at defendants cost.
 J. M. Robinson versus Joe Hockett and St. Louis, Iron Mountain 6 Southern Railway Company, damages; continued by consent as to latter defend ant.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
catbirds Defeat BIacksnake.

A writer in the Scientific American says: "I witnessed pair of catbirds making bold defense against a black snake bent on devouring the contents of their nest. At first the snake was in- clined to disregard the distressed birds as they fought to drive it away, but the blows of their wings and bills became so annoying that the thief had to seek refuge in flight. On reaching the roots of a tree from which the river had washed the dirt the snake started to climb, only to be driven beneath them and then out to an old stump. under which the bafled and beaten reptile took refuge"
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08

We are authorized to announce J. U. Ard candidate for the office of representative of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
Here and There.

The friends of Mrs. o. s. Law renee will be sorry to learn that her case has been pronounced diptheria, which is a trouble not prevalent in this section.
 Gray Carroll, the Iron Noun tain's Little Rock attorney, came up Sunday night to represent the company in the damage suits to come up at this term of court.
 Jno, T. House, a prominent citizen of Augusta, representing Boroder Bros. < Co.,, cotton buy CTS, was here Monday morning on business and made the editor a pleasant call.
 Don't forget that l. D. Price has on hand at all times a full supply of the famous Water man Ideal" fountain pens. This pen is sold under an absolute guarantee and is without doubt the most practical fountain pen on the market. 29btf
 Black Rock suffered a bad fire Friday night, several business houses being destroyed. Among them was the drug store of Dr. J. H. Myers, the pearl buyer ano author of the famous mussel bill. He carried insurance to the
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
FOR TREASURER.

We are authorized to announce Dr. F. c. Smith as a candidate for the office of treasurer of Jack son county. subject to the Democratic primary election
 We are authorized to announce Capt w. A. Joyce as a candidate for reelection to the office of treasurer of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK. We are authorized to announce E. c. Water man as a candidate for the office of County Clerk. subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce c. A. Lockard as a candidate for the office of county clerk, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 FOR ASSESSOR. We are authorized to announce Passmore White as 8 candidate for reelection to the office of assessor of Jackson county. subject to the Democratic primary election.
 FOR CITY MARSHAL We are authorized to announce Abe Ballew as 9 candidate for Marshal of the city of Newport. at the ensuing April election
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08

amount of S2, 800, which was at tached by his creditors.
 Mrs. E. c. Terrell, who has been local reporter for the Inde- pendent, left Sunday afternoon for Memphis, where she will take a business course in stenography and other studies.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR.

We are authorized to announce w. F. Harrison of Osceola as a candidate for the State Senate from the Twenty-ninth senatorial district, sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
TOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce the candidacy of w A Oidfield for reelection to the office of prosecuting attorney, subject to the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

We are authorized to announce John D. Neal as a candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jack son county. subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce James s. Jones as candidate for reelection to the office of cir cult clerk of Jackson county. subject to the Dem ocratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce k. L. Boyce as a candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county, subject to the Demo- cratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Otis w. Scar borough as a candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county. subject to the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
Scrofula ]?

oCIU1ua aIS5S lUin poor Inl Watery blood. It can- not exist with pure rch red blood coursing through the veins and arteries In order to enrich and cleanse the blood the digestive organs must be stimulated and toned up so that they take the best from fod and the liver and kidneys must be stimulated to carry away blood impurities
 Johnston's Tonic Capsules scroua by purifying tissues o the body are fed maintained and eansd the blood The blood cona at one time or another everything which of the tissue everything has served its purpose been discarded and ceased belong both the and the food-provider of every cell of the body
 important
 
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 we have great confidence in this medicine experience with nd us dollar for aage box of onston of snd mail the balance to will our ana oeS0ur own judge Michigan Drug Co., Detroit Mich
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-08
FOR REPRESENTATIVE. !

We are authorized to announce T T. Ward as a candidate for the office of representative of Jack son county. subject to the Democratic primary election.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
Members of Orchestras of
the Washington Theaters
Threaten to Go on Strike
REFUSAL is EXPECTED
Managers of Playhouses Are
Not Inclined to Grant
the Demands of the Men
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

CALL BUREAU, HOTEL BARTON,
WASHINGTON, Aug. although a
strike of the union orchestra at Ker-
mans Lyceum Theater. the first Wash
ington playhouse to open this season,
was averted yesterday, there promises
to be a strike all along the line on Sep
TENDER l. The union musicians demand
an increase from SIS to SIS per week
from theaters which have the usual
evening and two matinee performances,
and from $1S to 500 from those which
have two performances every week day.
The threatened strike at Kernan's
Theater was ordered delayed until Sep
TENDER. The prevalent sentiment among
the managers is to refuse the demanded
increase. The manager of Chase's The
alter. the leading vaudeville house, has
set about employing musicians at the
demanded rates, with the proviso that
the Theater Managers Association as
sentS to the advance.
Manager Rapley of the New Nation
al Theater is said to be ready to stand
firm against the demands of the union.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
SEISMIC DISTURBANCE
OPENS CRACKS IN LAND
HiIo and Vicinity Visited by an Earth
quake That Damages Con-
siderable Property.

HONOLULU, July 27.-On Sunday,
July II, at p. m. quite a seismic
visitation came to Hilo and vicinity,
waking the inhabitants from their af-
ternoon siestas and tumbling pictures
and bric-a-brac in a needless manner.
The quaking was slow and steady,
vibrating about thirty-three seconds,
with a period in the middle of about
five seconds of genuine jolting. Houses
and trees could be seen swaying to and
fro and considerable damage was done
to property. The shock was felt at
the volcano house, which was rather
unusual. as most earthquakes that
strike Hilo are barely felt at the VOL
cano.
Evidently the shock caused several
cracks in the walls of the crater, for,
during the night, there were cave-ins
on the east and south sides Of the pit.
Walls heretofore of an angle of SO or
60 degrees are now perpendicular. The
lava flow and cones are covered by
about fifty or sixty feet of debris. The
hot cracks are much hotter and the
crater itself is perfectly clear, no
steam or sulphur fumes escaping at
ALL II this lack of smoke continue
there is apt to be an explosion and
outbreak shortly according to the old
natives, who profess to know.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
CALLS TAVERN
WORKERS CLUB
Bishop Potter Delivers Adj
dress at Opening of Model
Saloon in New York City
PLACE SUITS PRELATE
Speaker Says the Enterprise
Furnishes Keynote in At
tack Against IntOxication

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-Bishop Henry
c. Potter delivered the principal adj
dress to-day at the formal opening of
1.-THE Subway Tavern" model saloon
which was established by a number
of leaders in the reform movement
of the city The purpose Of the pro-
moters of the enterprise is to serve
pure liquor and food at low prices un-
der the best possible moral conditions
IN his address Bishop Potter said the
keynote had been struck by this at
tack on the liquor situation. He said
he believed in the old village tavern
as a meeting place, where long even
ing could be spent without the neces-
Sity of intoXicatiOn.
Il belong to dozen clubs" he said
IF / want to go out TO a dinner or a
social evening, l can do so in any one
of these clubs. But what of the man
who lives in two rooms with five small
children? He has no club. To get his
glass of beer with his luncheon he
must go to the saloon. This is the
greatest social movement New York
has ever known. 1T is movement
every one of you must take into &C
count If you would save the repub-
lie"
Bishop Potter concluded by wishing
every success to the movement.
The formal opening ended by sing
ing the DoXology.
MILWAUKEE,. Aug. Isaac Lee
Nicholson, Episcopal Bishop of Milwau-
kee, bitterly denounces Bishop Potter
for his action in dedicating the sub
way tavern" in New York. Bishop
Nicholson says it is something of which
every church will be a ehamed and feel
the deepest humiliation. He said: I'm
my opinion Bishop Potter's whole con-
nection with the affair has been dis
graceful. and l am personally deeply
! Inundated over his work. l have nc
regard whatever for this particular sa-
loon. 1t is a bad business all the way
through. 1t is not the first time Bishop
| Potter has offended. His attitude on
moral questions is never high"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
HOCC SCORES
JUDGE PARKER
Ex-Governor Of Texas Criti-
cizeS Democratic Leader
and EulOgizes Roosevelt
CREATES A SENSATION
Former Executive Of Lone
" Star State Speaks in a
Sneering Way of Harmony

: HOUSTON. Tex. Aug. Little was
accomplished by the Democratic State
Convention aside from perfecti2g lem
pOrary organization and the consider
alton Of credentials by the committee.
3 The White Mans Union delegate
from Grimes County was seated, which
gives the Congressional nomination in
. the Eighth District TO John ~. Pinck-
ney without further contest. Charles
s Bee OF san AnIgliO was made tenn
porsry chairman and 5. =. Cooper OF
Beaumont. has been selected for per
3, msnent chairman. Permanent organ
ization viii be perfected in the morn
. ing
. Ex~GoveTnor Hogg created q sensa-
ton when he made q speech referring
. sneeringly- TO harmony criticizing
Judge Parker and paying d tribute 10
. President Roosevelt. lie said thai Par
: ker would be elected and that II could
mot be TOLD that there had been any
change Of party in the administration
CONGRESSMAN T. II: Ball arralSt-
"A eds Ex-Governor HOgg and was given
% loud. applause. holding q sort Of recep-
zion as. the convention adjourned. After
a long session tonight 7. s. Schuyler
and W. Z TVeare decided to withdraw
from. the race for Attorney General.
This gives the nomination TO r. Y
Davidson. Of ca weston.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
Wife of General Nelson A.
Miles Suddenly Dies
at West Point.

WEST POINT, Aug. Mrs. Nelson
A. Miles died here last night of heart
disease. She and General Miles had
been visiting their son, Sherman. VINO
is a student at the military academy.
General Miles was not present at the
time Of his -wife's death, having gone
out of town yesterday. He returned
to-day.
Mrs. Miles was G. years old. She
was the daughter of Judge Charles
sherman and a niece of the late SEN
ator John Sherman of Ohio and Cen
eral William T. Sherman.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The news
of the death of Mrs. Miles was received
with profound sorrow in military cir
cIes. where she was held in high esteem,
and kilograms of coincidence were sent
TO General Miles from officers now
here.
President Roosevelt sent to Lieuten-
ant General Miles to-day telegram
expressive of sympathy of himself and
Mrs. Roosevelt in the Generals be-
reavement. Mrs. Miles was well known
TO the President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
who held her in cordial esteem.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
FAIR PROVES ATTRACTIVE
TO PEOPLE FROM WEST
Many Californians Visit the Exposition
and Register at the State.
Building

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2.-The following
visitors from California have regis.
tered at the California building:
San FranciscO-Dr. E. d. Cooley and wife.
G. j. z. Furlong. z. Rikert @. G. Guild and
wife. l. veteran. T. W. Winders II. Herm-
sen and wife. J. P Atkins, E. Mcconnell Z.
T. Potter. c. ". Brown. G. f. Aubertine. Mrs
l. II. Eckhart. d. Mayer. G. W. Solomon and
wife. F. A. Linforth. Mrs. c. Beam. 2. A.
Converse. w. Speck, L. J. Christopher and
wife. c. ". Tuner. Mrs. J. E. Kiefer and
family. c. Breis. Mrs. l.. K. Gruber and
daughter. A Chisam. T. L Holzhanssn and
wife. r W. Buck. J. A Mccullough, n
Ahrens.
Red BIun-Miss L. Nevins, Miss B. j.
kinned, Mrs D. ]. Nevins, Mrs s. Frank.
Miscellaneous-E. T.. Veteran. G. G.. Wet
teran. Grass Valley; Mrs ". Fl. Waite and
daughter. Folsom; c. j. Davis. 5. ". Dras-
cOvick. Stockton F. GTunther. Mrs. T.. Ogden
and family, II. X. Daniels, Bakersfield; Mrs.
n. Hamon, NJ. NJ. Allison. Hanf0rds Captain
9. e Adams and family. Sacramento; L $.
Hirsch and wife. J. w DaFN. Mrs n g
Arnold. San Jose: d. Swively. Santa Ana: F..
J.. Kearney. santa Cruz; c. ". Armes, II.
Tisch. ". p. Milliken and family. Mrs. W. $.
SChlueter. T. Leimert, DR.. L. Patery and wife.
Miss NJ. Tisch. Oakland: ". Schmidt, A. II.
COgsweu and wife. Alameda W. NJ. Sanger.
K. A Barron, Berkeley Mrs @. a Threl-
fall. Haywards: 9. G. Frund. Fresno; ID. w
Hasson. Buena Park; @. 2. Torman. Tehama
Yreka: Dr. ]. c. cambridge. Santa Barbara
r. Harmon, Ammonia; A. II. Mann and wife,
Hollywood: Mrs. j. Hicklin. Pomona: c. II.
Fuller, Jackson. ". A. Mugruge. Avalon. J.
NJ Davis. ColOna. Rev. f. s. Harper. Fern
dale: II. Gregory and wife, Ophir.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
COFFIN THIEF
IS THE LATEST
San Jose Undertaken Finds
That a Dozen CasketS We're
y Taken From the WarerOOm
VALUE OF GOODS $500
Police Are Notified and Dis
interments May Be Neces-
Sary to Trace the Boxes
Special Dispatch to me CAN.

SAN JOSE, August 2.-This city has
a thief with a penchant for collins. In
the past month he has stolen more than
dozen, valued at about $500. The
caskets were taken from the ware
house of W. L. Woodrow
A short time ago a certain casket
was missed from the warehouse and
Woodrow decided to take in inventory
Of his stock. This revealed the start
ling discovery that many of the finest
collins and caskets were missing. Three
of the caskets were of oak and satin
lined, and retailed at 1925 each The
others were valued at more than 500
each. 1t is believed that the collins
were carted away at night. They were
in the original boxes and had never
been opened The warehouse is To-
Gated in the heart of the city. There
are stores adjoining the wareroom and
a family lives in the second story Of
the building.
Woodrow reported the matter to the
police and for several days Detectives
Pickering and Prindiville have been at
work on the case. AS yet they have
been unable to find where the collins
have been shipped. The San Francisco
police have also been called in on the
case and the records Of burials In that
city are being gone over to see whether
the stolen collins have been used. 1t is
said that the boxes are numbered. and
through this IT is hoped to find a clew
In this city an effort is being made
to ascertain the style of coffin used at
the funerals lately held, and the in
timation is made that a number OF
Disbursements may be made If the proof
is strong enough that one Of the stolen
caskets were used-s
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
TURNER NAMED
FOR GOVERNOR
Washington Conventional Goes
Wild When Former Sena-
tor Is Placed in Nomination
FIGHTS IN COMMITTEE
Democrats of Northwestern
State Make the Railroads
the Paramount Issue

BELLINGHAM Wash. Aug. 1.-The
State Democratic Convention assem-
bled here this afternoon to nominate
candidates for a complete State ticket.
Temporary organization was effected
without contest, STATE Senator William
G. Graves Of Spokane being made tenn
porary chairman. a sharp fight en-
sued over the report OF the committee
on order Of business, but il was adopt
Cd as soon as 1t came from the COM
mittee.
Judge Maurice Langhorn was made
permanent chairman at the opening
OF the evening session.
The platform adopted among many
other things pledges alliance TO Par
ker and Davis; declares the paramount
issue in the campaign in this State
TO be whether the people are to reg
-ulate the railroads or the railroads are
10 regulate the people declares for
a nom partisan railroad commission to
be appointed by the Governor; pledges
the party to pass legislation favored
by the Washing ton Federation of Labor
/ declares for direct primaries and favors
national system Of irrigation.
Ex-senator George Turner was placed
in. nomination for Governor by c. G.
/ Heifner Of King County at 9 o'clock.
1 The convention went wild with enthu-
Z 1-dc4L- " men MI IuLLEl : name Was
mentioned a huge portrait was unfurled
4 10 view. The delegates Immediately
( snatched the county standards and
commenced a march around the hall.
waving flags and handkerchiefs. The
demonstration lasted twelve minutes.
the nomination being finally effected by
rising vote.
] The ticket was completed as follows:
+ Treasurer, George Nudgett Of Spokane
Auditor, r. l. Purdin of Kittitas: Land
( Commissioner. Van r. Pierson of King:
1 Superintendent Of Public instruction.
/ ". D. Gerard of King; Secretary of
State. Patrick Hough of Clarke; SUI
/ preme Judge, Alfred Battle of King;
/ Attorney General, c. H. Neal of Lin
/ coin.
For ongressmen-Howard Hatha-
way Of SnOhOmish, w. T. Beck of Ferry
and J. J. Anderson of Pierce.
Presidential Etectors-Fred Thiel OF
I Adams. John Trumbull of Clallam. J.
/ 5. Darnell of Cowlitz S. P. Richardson
I of Mason and J. J. Carney of Chehalis
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
REMOVING AN ANCIENT
LANDMARK IN HONOLULU
Custom House Built of Coral in Days
of Kamehameha Ill Being
Torn Down.

HONOLULU, July 27.-Another
landmark of the days of the Hawaiian
monarchy will disappear, as the old
custom-house is being torn down to
make way for business Improvements.
1t was built in the period before the
lava rock came to be used as a build
ing material and is constructed Of
coral blocks cut from the reef and
carried with great labor by men to the
site. No steam cranes or electric
elevators were in use in the days of
Kamehameha III and every one of the
heavy coral blocks was lifted into
place by human hands, yet so well was
the building constructed that it is as
good to-day as the day 1T was built
and has taken much hard labor in its
establishment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-03
RAISIN GROWERS FACE
A SERIOUS SITUATION

FRESNO, Aug. Following the an
nOuncement last evening of the failure
Of the Raisin Growers Association the
directors to-day addressed a circular to
the packers announcing a big cut IN
prices on the holdover. It ranges from
lc to 111c- With all the raisins sold
al the new prices the proceeds will NOT
be sufficient TO pay off the Indebted
ness. About 100000 in growers notes
will become due to the banks on Sep
TENDER Is.
a heroic effort to save the association.
but there IS nothing to indicate that
any one is brave enough to essay such
a tasl,