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Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
DRUNKEN HUSBAND
 SHOT BY WIFE
Texarkana Painter Shot In Self Defense Had Attempted
 Life of His Wife.

Texarkana, Feb. 29. Ben H
 Dresser, a painter, was shot anc
 instantly killed by his wife al
 their home or North Olive street
 at 5 o'clock this afternoon, the
 weapon used being a shotgun.
 Dresser, it is alleged, went home intoxicated and carrying the gun, with the avowed pur- pose of killing his wife. When he attempted to shoot Mrs. Dresser she grappled with him and succeeded in wrenching the weapon from his grasp. She then pushed him out of the door and 'phoned for an officer, but before the latter arrived Dresser broke in at another door. The wife warned him to stay out and presented the gun. As he con- tlnued to advance the weapon was discharged, the full charge taking effect in the region of the heart.
 After a full investigation by the officers, including the coro- nor, thle case was pronounced oae of self-defense, and Mrs. Dresser was discharged from custody.
 Ine| couple have three chil- tren, ranging in age from 6 to II 7earsI
 Mrs. Dresser insists that she Id not mean to shoot, and that ne gun was discharged by acci- ] ent. j
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
WEDDING CELEBRATION.

MT. and Mrs. Max Meyer cele-
 prated the fifteenth anniversary
 of thelr marriage Sunday night
 aS thelr home in Jonesboro. -
 About 75 guests were present and
 the occasion was thoroughly
 enjoyed by all. Among those present from out of town were Mrs. Louise Weinberg. of New York, Mr. Herbert Veil, of St. Louis, and Mir. Ike Botten- stem, of Newport. A sumptuous repast was prepared by MT. Ralph Frapart, and covers were lad tor the 75 guests present. A number of eloquent toasts were proposed. Rabbi Seller made the 1lrst, and he was followed bv many of the other guests: MT. Fred Neustadter acted as toast This being their crystal wedding Mr. and Mrs. Meyer were the recipients of many pieces 2f cut glass regal in their beauty. MT. Meyer presented Yrs. Meyer with a very appro- oriate gift a brooch in which here were fifteen diamonds in haufn,,,a, lss;sse,s sf .. oc luded years and hAppincss 4SE Mr. and Mrs. Meyer. Jonesboro Sun.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04

that the president would no
 build a canal on the Nicalhgu;
 route. In concluding his remArks
 the venerable and popular Arlen
 san said: "T'he people of tht
 south want the canal, therefCEe, 1 think 1t is the duty of south4rr representatives to vote for yhe treaty. What the people of fhe south want 1 want. The differ ence between the positionl of Senator Berry and his colleadue. Senator Clarke, was very nottce- able to those who heard the re- marks of both; there was mo praise or defense of the president or his policy in the address de- livered by the senior senator, hs was the case when Senator Clarke took the floor to explain his views and reason for SUD- porting the treaty.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
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Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST.

Haywood Ellis, the negro shot Saturday night on the Branden- burg farm, died Monday noon. There are two theories as to the shooting, suicide and murder.
 Coroner Harrison had been summoned and immediately after his death began the work of se- curing a jury for the inquest.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
FOR ASSESSOR.
FOR CONSTABLE.

FOR CONSTABLE. We are authorized to announce Robt M Laird candidate for recollection to the office of con stable of Union township, subject to the Demo cratic primary election.
 We arg authorized to announce w F. Carouth- CTS as a candidate for the office of constable of Union township. subject to the Democratic pri- mary election.
 FOR MAYOR. We are authorized to announce James w. Grubbs as candidate for reelection to the office of Mayor of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 FOR CITY MARSHAL. We are authorized to announce Abe Ballew as \ andidate for Marshal of the city of Newport, { the ensuing April election.
 We are authorized to announce T. s. Stephens shal of the city of Newport at the coming April election.
 FOR CITY RECORDER. We are authorized to announce Riley May han as candidate for reelection to the office of Recorder of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 We are authorized to announce Will Whit taker as candidate for Recorder of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 FOR CITY TREASURER. We arc authorized to announce Will Hurley as a candidate for treasurer of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
FOR CONGRESS.

FOR CONGRESS, \authorized to announce the candidacy iidge. Jr., for reelection to congress Dcond district, subject to the Demo- Rry election.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
CREEKS SUCCEED ITALIANS

Fl Dorado, Feb. 29. Seventy seven Greeks from St. Louis came in this evening and wee taken to Bolding to complete tie work on the E. & B. railway, h the place of the Italians that lft on Saturday last.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04

R STATE SEN, oR.
 ized to announcNrv. F. Harrison Rndidate for the State Senate nth senatorial district, sub pf the Democratic primary
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
MISS MERLE HARDY
 MARRIED AT BATESVILLE

( Batesville, Feb. 29. A. F.
 Nash and Miss Merle Hardy,
 both of Batesville, were married yesterday evening at the home Off. ff.sthasa@hnialan. vTlaa-.,a.,aa.aa ;s salesman and the bride is one 9sa' .Rnx~svszse, nest a<noSSn y<slas4 ladies.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
RAILROAD TIME CARD. ST. |. | r. $ s. RAILWAY.
 NrnkTH ROITND
NORTH BOUND.
BATESvILLE'

assenger Leaves. es............,.. 70 Mixed z 1, .a
 Passenger Arrives .................. ss3l Mixed !" .... 1o.1l
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04

"a to announce Shell Simmons
 Election to the office of Sheriff 1, subject to the action--of the
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
bTING ATTORNE'

f0rized to announce the candidacy of Gid for reelection to the office of Ing attorney, subject to the Democratic kelection s'N
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
FOR SALE.

Residence corner Sixt Hazel streets. Eight roo ception hall, electric I bath room, hot and cold W Inquire of
 55d20 J. EoLK
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-04
Y AND PROBATE JUDGE.

are arShorized to announce E. L. Boyce as q
 late for the office of county and probate of Jackson county, subject to the Demo- Ec primary election.
 Ve are authorized to announce Otis w. Scar pugh as candidate for the office of county probate judge of Jackson county, subject to Democratic primary election
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK We are authorized to announce John D. Neal as 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 Hndidate for reelection to the office of cir
 K of Jackson county, subject to the Dem
 ,imary election.
 FOR TREASURER.
 authorized to announce Dr. F. G. Smith
 ldidate for the office of treasurer of Jack tnty, subject to the Democratic primary bn.
 are authorized to announce Capt. w. A. as candidate for reelection to the office easurer of Jackson county. subject to the hocratc primary election.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK. We are al ssized to announce E. 2. Water Clerk. subject khe- action of the Democratic primary election. M We are authorized to announce c. A.. Lockard s candidate for the office of county clerk sub Elect to the action of the Democratic primary fFelection-
 We are authorized to announce George L. Rob- inson candidate for the office of county clerk. subject to the action of the Democratic primary election
 We are authorized to announce George W. Yeast candidate for the office of County Clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 FOR ASSESSOR. We are authorized to announce Passnore White as q candidate for reelection to the office of assessor of Jackson county subject to the Democratic primary election " We are authorized to announce R. L. Conditt as a candidate for the office of assessor of Jackson county. subject to the Democratic primary cleo tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
LARGEST STEAMBOAT CARGO
It Consists of 46, 900 Tons of Coal Loaded on Flatboats and
 Lashed to Vessel.

One of the largest cargoes ever handled by a single steamboat was successfully maneuvered down the Ohio and Missis- sippi rivers from Louisville, and dis tributed below Vicksburg by the towboat Sprague. It consisted of 46,000 tons of coal, loaded in 46 huge wooden Hat boats, all lashed tightly together and to the steamer. The tow covered an area of five acres, and was as large as half a dozen Atlantic liners, side by side.
 Few persons who have not actually seen the massive tows which descend the rivers from Pittsburg to New Orleans have an adequate idea of the magnitude of the steadily increasing commerce which is there carried on, or of the car goes which are handled by the shallow draft stern-wheel steamers.
 Along the rivers of western Pennsyl- vania and West Virginia the 1.00o-ton wooden barges are loaded and made up into rafts. When the river is high enough to give good "coal-boat water"-a clear channel of Il feet or more-these are rushed out of the shallower part of the Ohio and gathered along the bank either above, or, preferably, below, the falls at Louisville If the river is very high the tows are made up at Pittsburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
RETREAT TO HAIcHENe.
Russians Defeated In Fourteen Hour
 Fight at TatcheIxiao.

Russians Defeated In Fourteen Hour
 Fight at Tatchelxiao.
 LONDON, July .26.-A Newchwang report describes a fourteen hours des- perate battle with heavy losses on both sides and which resulted in the Russian position at Tatchekiao being rendered untenable by reason of which they will be compelled to retreat toward Haicheng.
 "The battle began at 6 o'clock in the morning the Russians resuming the at tack on the Japanese position on the heights east of Tatchekiao After a few hours the Japanese left flank from Taping mountain captured the village of Tanghudituen, compelling the Rus sians to retreat to Tienghuaituen, six miles from their base.
 t"The Russians, now re-enforced, maintained the position until o'clock in the afternoon, when the Japanese right flank made a sudden appearance on the hills south of Tatchekiao and by a tremendous fire forced the Rus siahs to retreat.
 ''The Japanese firing line extended fifteen miles.
 After two more hours of incessant storm of shot and shell they swept the last hill and the plain clear of Rus sians.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

This village will again have a shoe maker. Joseph Leslie of New Haven is establishing a repair shop in the small building on the corner of Da- wis and Main streets owned by Mir McNamara, the barber.
 MT and Mrs Luther Plumb and daughter went to Walnut Beach to- day to join the numerous company that went there Saturday for n few weeks sojourn.
 Miss Dorothy Dains of Falls avenue spent Sunday with friends in Hart ford
 Saturday night some one entered the drug store by taking out q pane Of glass and stole few packages of candy.
 Orestes Hubbell of the Row resuln- ed his duties to-day at the factory of Smith & Son, after having been laid up a week by strained arm.
 This evening the peopie of All Saints will give a lawn festivai on the chapel grounds. Admission 10c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
ENJOYED BY THE SERVANTS
Newly Rich Mistress Gets Left on En- tertainment Intended
 for Guests.

An English woman socially in trenched behind great and new riches once engaged well-known entertain CT to give an entertainment at her country house. She left instructions that when the entertainer arrived he was to dine with the servants The butler, who knew better, apologized. but the entertainer was not a man easily disconcerted. He dined well and after dinner arose and adreased the assembled company in the serv- ants hall, relates the Chicago Chroni- cle.
 Well, now, my good friends" said he, if we are all finished and if you are all agreeable, shall be pleased to present to you my little show"
 The servants cheered. The piano was dispensed with, and he amused them for half an hour without 1t ss s
 At ten o'clock a message was sent to him. Would MT. kindly come up into the drawing room?" He went. The company in the drawing room were waiting, seated.
 We are quite ready, MT. - re- marked the hostess.
 Ready for what?" he inquired, pleasantly.
 For your entertainment."
 'But I've given 1t already" he ex- plained. "and my engagement was for one performance only.''ss "Given it! Where? When ?' s2
 tAn hour ago-downstairs.
 "But this is Snonsense!" she ex- claimed.
 "It seemed to me somewhat extra ordinary" he assented, "but it has been my privilege to dine with the company that I am asked to entertain. took it you had arranged a little treat for the servants"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Eleven Deaths in This Borough in One
 Day Recently

Day Recently.
 There were eleven deaths in this borough Sunday. The majority of them were little children.
 Miss Catherine Chuck of Meriden is visiting relatives in this borough.
 The American band of Waterbury intend giving promenade at the opera house Saturday night.
 The Rev Father Cunningham of South Meriden was the guest of the Rev Father Sheridan yesterday.
 Huckleberries are being brought in in large quantities now by the small boys, who report the crop an excellent one. Blackberries are not ripe yet, but indications point to large crop or this luscious berry also.
 The Edgewoods of New Haven Will cross bats with the local fire fighters on Hotchkiss field Saturday afuernooh' Miss Amelia Alderman has gone to Norfolk to spend her vacation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Two French Families Move to Former
 Home in Ontario.

Two French Families Move to Former
 Home in Ontario.
 Two families of French Canadians who for the past two years have been occupying one of the houses belonging to Homer Heminway, on the east side, left town yesterday They will go to their former home in the Canadian province of Ontario, where they ex- pect to make a better living than they did in the local factories. One male member of the band speaking of the opportunities Of obtaining labor in the Canadian province said that the ma iority Of the families made their liv- ing by sap gathering in the spring sea- son. It would hardly seem, however, that this occupation for a few months would be sufficient to provide for fam flies the year around. 1t is said that "a great many more Frenchmen will go to Canada in the near future as none of them take a liking to this part of the country
 The regular meeting of De Forest commandery. U. o. c. O., took place at Pythian hall last evening.
 George Fox and Miss Edith Gray have taken positions with the Hitch cock Hardware Go. the former as clerk and the latter as stenographer.
 A certificate of incorporation has been filed by the John H. Taylor Go of Watertown. which will do a feed and grain business. The incorpora- tors are John H. Taylor of Watertown and Abner Hendee and John B. Lynch of New Haven. The capital stock is $1O.OOO.
 Some of the members of Water. towns smart set who each evening make it point to gather near Sulli, vans drug store, became so boisterous that. it became necessary for MT Sulli, van to order them away It is high time that a stop was put to such non sensica1 performances that are enacted by young men who should know enough to behave themselves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Dutch Bee Superstition.

Among the Dutch it is supposed to bring i'll luck to sell bees. If neighbor wants to get hold of some of a friends bees, he must go like thief in the night and steal them, leaving the money for them in some handy place. Malays al- ways revere the bee; and whenever a swarm visits their abode they make room for them. The coming of the bees Is con- sidered good omen and signifies that the inmates will be prosperous.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Washington May rake Action.

WASHINGTON, July 26-Diplomats and authorities on International law in Washington regard the issue raised by the sinking of the Knight Commander as very grave. The action of the cruis- CTS is declared to be violation of the law of nations. The destruction of q neutral vessel carrying neutral goods on the high seas is without recent precedent, and the state department is expected to take action as soon as the owners of the cargo file complaint.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
FLEET NEAR TOKYOI
Vladivostok Squadron to Seal
 Up Japan's Capital
NO PRETEXT FOR SINKING OF TRADER
Details of Outrage on the Steamer Knight Commander, From New
 York, Show She Had No C0m- trabnnd of War on Board.

hm1&hI SOmmand6r, From New
 York, Show She Had No COn- ..# trabnnd of War on Board.
 LONDON. July 26. - Advices from Tokyo say that the cruisers of the Russian Vladivostok squadron were sighted at 7 o'clock in the morning twenty miles off Katsugura, which is in the prefecture of Shimosa, east of Tokyo. They were steaming slowly to the eastward.
 The British steamer Gilman has ar rived at Yokohama with the crew of the British steamer Knight Command CT, which was. sunk by the Russian Vladivostok squadron off Izu.
 The Knight Commanders cargo was general one, and she had no contra band of war on board Her European passengers were detained by the Rus sians and her crew of twenty-one was transferred to the Gilman, which also reports that the Russians sank two Japanese schooners.
 A Japanese consignment on the Knight Commander included 750 steel plates, 400 steel rails and quantities of ironwork for railroad bridge construc- ton. The Russians, upon overhauling the ship, evidently considered her car go, or at least a portion of It. as con- traband and seized her with the inten- tfon of taking her to Russian port. Then, finding her too slow to accom- pany their fleet, they decided to destroy her.
 A brief cablegram has been received from Captain Durant, the commander of the steamer, saying: Steamer de stroyed. Crew saved"
 The Knight Commander was valued at about $I05,O00, and the value of her cargo is estimated at $120,0Oh. She was owned by Greenshields & Go. of Liverpool
 According to the firm, the Knight Commander carried general cargo, valued at $25O,oO0 and comprising no contraband of war. She sailed from here on May for Singapore.
 The Knight Commander was a steamer of 2,716 tons burden. On June B she was at Manila and last week was. reported as having arrived at Shanghai.
 Vessels arriving at Constantinople re- port that a British warship is patrol k ling off Cape Helas, fifteen miles south of the Dardanelles. She is using her searchlight with the supposed view of intercepting any British ships which l might have been captured by the Rus sian volunteer fleet steamers if they attempt to pass the Dardanelles
 A S1iez report says that the British steamer Ardova and the German ship Scandia, which were seized by the Russian volunteer fleet, have been re leased and their prize crew taken out. They have resumed their voyages.
 The Times declares editorially that l the sinking of the Knight CommandeI is wholly unjustifable.a While admit ting that Great Britain is the last coun. try in the world to restrict the rights l of belligerents at sea, it holds that neg. l tral rights have been outraged by the VladivostoE squadron in sinking the Knight Commander.
 Urgent representations are being made by the owners of the Allanton ir the hope of inducing the government l to demand the release of that vessel which was recently confscated by the Vladivostok prize court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
LIN 0 NJ NE

is the best medicine for coughs, colds and bronchitis and all voice and lung difficulties. I have used it personally and recommend it highly. It is doing wonderfully good work for smy customers who say many nice things of it to their friends. Thomas H. Shanahan, proprietor of the Migeon avenue Pharmacy, Torrington, Conn.
 At all Drug Stores, 9, 50. $1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Britain Does the square Thing.

LONDON, July 26.-It is stated that the British government has detained the British steamer Mascotte at Hong kong on the suspicion that she has been purchased by the Japanese gov ornment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Electrical Pumps.

Electricity carried overland by wire some distance is being used in Ore gon to pump water in irrfgating farms. If the experiment. proves suc- cessful, the system will be developed further.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Japanese Fare.

The Japanese cuisine does not include butchers meat, bread, butter and pota- soes. Riceis not, as commonly supposed. the daily food of the poor, but can be af- esszded by the well-to-do onlyo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Fate.

Ethel (ecstatically)-Oh, Charlie, would you just propose all over again, and do it into this photograph?
 Cholly--Why?
 T want to have something to re- member you by after you have gone in and spoken to papa about it:-N. Y. News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
As It Is in Misso,1ri.

Newly Affianced One-Willie, how would you like to have me for your new mamma?
 Little Wi1lie-T don't know about that; just show me the size of your slip per.-Chicago Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
School Children in Syria.

According to a recent Russian con- sular report, six years ago 5000 chil- dren attended the Russian schools in Syria The number is now 10000.