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Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-20

be raised annually to pay the city's
employees aggregates more than s6o,o00,-
600. The increase in salaries ordered
during the past six months will eat up
fully s1,0Oo.oo a year, but most Of the
increases are for automatic raises in
the police, fre, health and street clean
ing departments, the salaries Of school
teachers, and the pay Of civil engineers.
They got good action" at the morgue
few nights ago. AS q result there is
vacancy on the official star Of that
time-honored institution. Gus Hamil-
ton, an 1rishman, who was helper to the
keeper, has left the service.
One evening Hamilton was DRESS
ing" a body when the charity depart
ment steamboat Fidelity hit the pier
on which the morgue is located. From
shelf a bundle OF old clothes fell
down. hit Hamilton on the neck and
knocked him across the body. The
shock moved the body and opened the
eyes. Just then a pile of collins top
pied over and covered the scared
helper. At the same time the lights
went out and a newly installed venti-
lating funnel caused sounds like pro-
longed groans.
Run for your lives; the Day Of
Judgment is herei" shrieked the thor
oughly frightened man to the others
Acting on his own advice he ran four
blocks before he stopped and then he
declined to return to work.
Safe cracking as fine art and on
an entirely new plan is being exhib-
tied almost nightly by an expert gang
working among the small merchants
in the lower sections of the city, es-
pecially in the tenement house dis
tricts. So far, however, their opera
tions have not been viewed by the po-
lice.
The new style operators have aban-
doned the system, once in vogue, Of
drilling holes in safes and then blow
ing them open. The innovation opera
tors back truck to store during the
late evening hours, open the door with
skeleton keys or else cut out some
glass and reach inside and then calmly
and deliberately move the entire safe
on the truck. Small safes are spot
ted" in each instance.
AS the covered truck drives off the
members of the gang demolish the
safe with crowbars and pick-axes,
empty 1t of it's contents and then drop
the shattered safe" at some conven-
lent street corner. The plan has sue
ceeded in about dozen cases. with 10
failures reported.
President Fornes of the board of
aldermen has returned from European
trip with a creditable determination of
reforming the public cab service in the
metropolis. 1t certainly needs 1t, and
If the livery keepers and street cabbies
only appreciated the situation they
would turn reformers themselves and
make money by it.
In London, Paris and other European
cities cabs are used to an extent which
is prohibited in New York by the rates
charged here. No New York cabby can
be induced to leave his "stand" for
charge of less than dollar, even If the
call is only four or five blocks. Oc-
casionally a street cab can be had for
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-20
Beat and Rob Japanese

Harry Hashimoto, a Japanese cook.
was beaten and robbed on San Pedro
street, near Second street. While going
to his home. 1S9 South Hill street, last
evening. When he regained conscious
ness he reported the affair to the police.
He was sent to the receiving hospital
to have severe cash in his scalp at
tended.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-20
POLICE MAKE RAID ON
CLUB MEMBERS GAME
Squad Of PatroImen Under Captain
Auble Arrest Six Participants
In Private "Slttlnar

Capt. Auble and a small squad of
policemen disturbed a quiet sitting
in a private" club located on the
second floor Of the building at the
southwest corner of Main and Second
streets shortly after midnight last
night.
F. ". Bennett, James Brown, A. c.
Carter, C. Flint, A. w. Wilson and
Burt Stevens were arrested on charges
of gambling. At the station Benefits
bail was fixed at $100. while that of
his companions was made $50. which
was furnished.
Capt. Aubles force consisted of Of
ficers Allen. Boyd. ingram and Moore.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-20

no nearer solution OF the mystery
than they were one week ago. one
week has been wasted in needing the
confession Of Mrs. Hurley and the only
hope of further arrests with any pos
sibllity Of apprehending the guilty per-
sons is placed in the Pinkerton de-
tectives.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-20
Sad for the Editor

tried to refer 10 a pink faeeS bride.
but the compositor made It ''pickle
face" and the editor Is now In a dis
tant city trying to square the matter
over long distance telephone.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-20
Personal

j. II. Brown. chief clerk in the freight
claim department of the Salt Lake rail-
road, has been transferred to the traffic
department and has been succeeded by
r. " Wilson OF the Missouri Pacific
road.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
CONTRACTOR KILLED
 AT FORT SMITH.

Fort Smith, April 4.-Sam Spencer, a prominent contractor of this city, was murdered last night on his way home from the democratic rally. He left a sa- loon on Texas corner with an un- known man. About an hour af- terward he was found dead on a vacant lot, his coat cut in a num- Der of places and shot through the heart.
 Near his left hand was a pis- tol of thirty-eight calibre,. but he was shot with a pistol of forty one. He is supposed to have been set upon by a highwayman and attempted to defend himself. The family say he was never known to carryra revolver.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
TAX THE "DRUMMER" PAYS
q Considerable Item in Commercial Travellers Expense Account in
 Nest European Countries.

Three or four drummers, says Comfort, had engaged in a warm discussion over the bane of the drummer's existence on the road, the "drummer's tax"-not so bad as it used to be, however, when small towns all over the country levied tribute on every travelling man who visited them.
 . By love-" said a man from . New York silk firm, "you ought to try it over on the other side. What they do here isn't to bs spoken of in comparison. Here it is merely a small local matter. Over there it is national. At tleast it is for any of us who come from foreign countries. In Denmark, for instance, there is an annual tax of $42.83 if a man represents one house and half that for each other house represented. In Nor. way you have to have a trade pass good for 30 days, costing $26.Sn. France is easier and you don't have anything hut a business passport, which costs no moro than you want to pay. In Hol. land you have to have an indus. trial tax receipt, which costs six dollars. In Sweden the price is the same as in Norway, $26.S0, and if you try to get out of it you will catch fine of from the price of the trade pass up to $1s4, and they are strict about it, too.
 "In Austria you have only to show a proper trade license and in Switzerland . business pass port. They don't cost any more than you want to give up to the chaps who let you have them. In Russia the price is $25.75 as trade tax and $5.15 extra as communal tax. And if you are a Jew you don't want to go to Russia to seN goods. You may be all right, but Russia doesn't like that kind and shows it by pushing the 'drummes tax on Jews up to $275.5O, be- sides the communal tax of $5.11 England's the place, though, where you want to go. That's tho great free trade land and you can 90 anywhere and everywhere and seli to anybody and everybody and never pay 8 penny. They are 70 free over there that, by love, you almost feel like asking the coun- try to pay you a few hundred . year inst because you are uAers.s
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
WARM ELECTION
 IN JACKSONPORT.

Municipal politics waxed warm in Jacksonport in Tuesdays cleo tion, two opposing tickets being in the field. J. M. Gibson won out in the mayoralty contest; D.. w. Saylor was chosen recorder, and the following aldermen elected: w. B. Verdell, w. C.. Witcham, Frank Mason and J.. M. Grubbs. Joe Massey and Joe Albright tied for the fifth coun- cilman and the result will proba- bly, be determined by the new board.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
How Is YOurHeart?

Is your pulse weak, too slow, too fast, or does it skip a beat?
 Do you have shortness of breath, weak or hungry spells, fainting, smothering or choking spells, palpitation, f1uttering, pains around the heart, in side and shoulder; or hurt when lying on left side?
 If you have any of these symptoms your heart is weak or diseased, and cannot get better without assistance.
 Dr. Miles Heart Cure strengthens weak hearts, and rarely ever fails to cure heart . disease. Try it, and see how quickly you will find relief.
 About January 1st, 1902, I took and gradually grew worse. I was told was hopeless My neighbors and fam limbs and body were swollen to one, third larger than normal size, and water had collected around my heart. For at least three months I had to sit propped up in bed to keep from smoth- ering. I sent for five bottles of pr. had taken them all I was entirely cured I feel better than I have for twenty years, and I am able to do any kind of work on my farm. My attending physician told me that if it hadn't been for Dr. Miles Heart Cure 1 would now be in my grave
 l.. T. CURD, Wilmore, Ky.
 pr. Miles, Heart Cure Is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If 1t fails he will refund your money.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
$500 FOR LETTERS
 ABOUT THE SOUTHWEST.

4IlC VCoCCIIl all IIldS dLIllC offers six prizes aggregating in value $500 in railroad transporta- tion for letters from residents of Arkansas, East Colorado, Mis- souri, Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mex leo.
 It wants letters that will in- duce energetic and ambitious men and women to settle in the great and growing Southwest and there engage in farming, cattle raising, dairying, fruit growing and similar pursuits.
 To accomplish the purpose which it has in view, the Vest ern Trail offers the following prizes in railroad transportation for the six letters which, in the opinion of a competent judge, shall be deemed best suited to it's requirements:
 First prize, $100 in railroad transportation.
 Second prize, $75 in railroad transportation.
 Third prize, $50 in railroad transportation.
 Fourth prize, $25 in railroad transportation.
 Fifth prize, 1925 in railroad transportation.
 Sixth prize, $25 in railroad transportation.
 THE CONDITIONS ARE EASY.
 Letters should deal with tn writer's experiences since he set- tied in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he rived, what he did when he first came. what measure of success has since crowned his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of country in which he is located.
 Letters should not be less than 300 nor more than 1, 800 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the South west. Letters are desired not only from farmers and farmers wives, but also from merchants, school teachers. clergymen; from everyone who has a story to tell and who knows how to tell it. Poetical contributions are not wanted.
 All cannot win prizes, but by their contributions they can as- sist the Western Trail in it's eff forts to colonize and upbuild the Southwest.
 Contest closes June 30, 1905. Prizes will be awarded as soon thereafter as results can be de- termined. Address the Western Trail, 736-744 Van Buren street, Chicago, III.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
JUSTICE COURT GRIND.

In the justice court of Esquire Guy Smith Saturday Henry Cun- ningham and Scott Edwards, both negroes, were fined $50 each and the trimmings for as- sault and battery.
 Henry Spalding, a white boy, was touched up for $20 and costs on the charge of disturbing the peace, for having abused a Mrs. Rogers.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
JACKSON COUNTY
 MEDICAL SOCIETY.

At a regular meeting of the Jackson county Medical Society Tuesday evening. many interest ing cases were reported and dis cussed.
 The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month and are not only instructive, but strengthen the fraternity of the members of the profession.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
WRECK ON BRANCH.

The Ba, ,esville-Cotter local freight engine, No. 424, was overturned at Pfeiffer's spur Tuesday morning about II o'clock and eight hours were consumed in clearing the track, delaying the Newport local and passenger. The wrecker from Hoxie was sent to the scene.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05

$20 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
 S20 to Butte, Anaconda and Helena.
 $22.50 to Spokane and Wenat- chee, Wash.
 $25 to Everett, Fairhaven, Whatcom, Vancouver and Vic toria, via Huntington and Spo- kane.
 S25 to Portland and Astoria, or to Tacoma and Seattle via Huntington and Portlund, or via
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
ONE WAY RATES,

Every day from March 1 to May 15 the Union Pacific will sell one way colonist tickets at the following rates from Mis- souri river terminals, Council Bluffs to Kansas City inclusive:
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05

Huntington and Spokane.
 S25 to Ashland. Roseburg, Eu- gene, Albany and Salem via Portland.
 S25 to San Francisco, Los An geles, San Diego and many othet California points.
 Correspondingly low rates t many other California, Orego1I Washington, Montana, Utah aJ Idaho points.
 For full information call oI address "
 J. H. LoTHRoP, G. A.,
 903 Olive Street, 669 St. Louis, N
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
SAW MILL FOR SALE.

Saw mill and 1000 acres of oak for sale cheap. Party de- sires to look after other business.
 Apply at this office. This mill is a bargain and can be secured for $450.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
BAD HEALTH. Worry, 0verwork, Nasty Eating, Ex- cessive Use of Liquors, Loss of Sleep, Neglect of Natures
 Calls. These Bring on the
 Deadly Bright's Disease.
Thousands Die of it Every Year.

Kidney disease is the enemy we have most to fear as a result of the feverish rest1essness of modern civilization. It is treacherous enemy, working out its deadly effect under cover of the most triaing symptoms. The first indication of changes in the urine, frequent head aches, digestive troubles, should be the signal for prompt remedial measures. Prickly Ash Bitters is kidney remedy of the greatest merit; it is soothing, healing and strengthening, quickly re- lieves the aching or soreness that always appears in advanced stages, checks the progress of the disease and through its excellent cleansing and regulating effect in the stomach, liver and bowels, it brings back the strength and ruddy glow of vigorous health.
 Accept no substitute. Insist on having
 the genuine Prickly Ash Bitters with the
 large figure in red on the front label.
 Sold Everywhere. Price Sl.OO per bottle.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
rs Improve Flavor of DusnE.

To Improve Flavor of Dueh.
 Tho flavor of . duck is much i'm proved by roasting with an orange and an onion in the body. An exceI- lent accompaniment for duck is . brown sauce. with half jar of orange marmalade sdded.-0ood Houssksep- !AG
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-05
NOTICE.

On account of the salary bill the tax books will positively close April 10.
 H. s. SIMMONS, 64btd Collector.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
The Father Of Dogwood Trees,

In Bucks county, Pa. In field Dor
dering on the highway between New
portvile and Morrisville. stands the
father Of dogwOod trees" Six feet
three inches in circumference one foot
above the ground. its branches have q
spread Of thirty-six feet In diameter.
Its exact age Is not known. but people
whose memories reach back forty and
fifty years say they see little change In
Its appearance since their first knOwl.
edge. 1t must be well over hundred
years old. In bloom 1t is IA gigantic
bouquet: Mt other times 1t looks like an
ancient apple tree. Some years ago the
present owner thought of cutting IL
down. esteeming it a waste Of land to
have so large tree standing In the
middle Of cultivated field. but the In.
Their Of the owner had become attached
to it, and it was spared In Difference to
his desires. The present owner DOW 50
thoroughly appreciates 1t that It Is to
be hoped he will inspire his children
with the same feeling and thus insure
its longer life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

tor of those restless AMI penetrating
eyes. His voice was as smooth ans,
suavc as his countcnancc as hc nd
vanccd with Il plump little hand OK.
tended. murAuring his regret for hav.
ing missed IL at his first visit. Holmes
dsrcgarici tie outstrplchcd hand and
looked III him with n face of granite
Milvcrton's smile broadcned: he shrug
god his shoulders. removed his over.
coat. folded il with great dcliberation
over the back of chair and then took
q scat.
This gcntlcman?" said he, with Il
wave in my direction. rs it discreet
Is it right"
"Dr. Watson is my friend and part,
nor"
Every good Mr.. Holmes. IT is only
in you" clients interests that | protest
ed. The matter is 50 very dclicatc"--
"nr. Watson has already heard Of IT,"
"Th"n we can proceed to business.
You say that you r"r acting for Lady
Eva. Has she cn Wcrcd YOU to ac.
cept my tcrms!'
"What are your ,"rms?"
"Srvcn thousand pounds"
And tho alternatives"
"My dear sir. II is painful for me to
discuss it, but If the money is not paid
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

and we had become felons in the eyes
Of the law The thick, warm air of the
conservatory and the rich, choking fra
GRANGE OF exotic plants took US by the
throat. He seized my hand In the dark
ness and led me swiftly past banks Of
shrubs which brushed against our
faces. Holmes had remarkable powers,
carefully cultivated. Of seeing In the
dark. Still holding my hand In one Of
bis. he opened a door. and I was
vaguely conscious that we had entered
a large room In which cigar had been
smoked not long before. He felt his
way among the furniture. opened an.
other door and closed 1t behind us. Put.
ting out my hand. l felt several coats
hanging from the wall. and under
stood that ! was In a passage. We
passed along It, and Holmes very gen.
tly opened door upon the right hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
Chicaso's Drainage Canal.

Chicago is just congratulating itself
that dividends in the shape of i'm.
proved health are beginning to come In
from its millions invested in the drain.
age canal. During the week endina
May 90 there was only one death In
the city from typhoid fever, a record
without a parallel In that city In re-
cent years and probably without a du.
plicate In any other large city Of the
world. This excellent showing, more
over. was made before the full compile
ton Of ita intercepting sewer system.
BY means Of which all the sewage Of
the city will be diverted from the lake.
and the city's water supply will thon
be 40 pure as the authorities can make
It. To eliminate the scourge Of typhoid
% Tar a. the water supply is concerned
10 an achievement any city may we'll
be proud Of. as in the United States
more deaths are annually caused BY 1t
than by diphtheria, scarlet fever aud
appendicitis combined.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

There 1rdS something Of Mr.. Pickuick's
benerolencc in his appearance.
on the nth there certainly will be no
marriage on the 18th" His insuffcra-
ever
Holmes Thought for n little
You appear TO me-" he said Mt last,
"to lie takin" matters too much for
granted. am. of course familiar with
the contents of these letters. NV client
will certainly do what | may advise.
! shall counsel her to tell her future
husband til" whole story and to trust to
his generosity"
MilvcrtOn cliuckled.
'YOu evidently do not know the
earl" said he.
From the batl'cd look upon Holmes
face could see clearly that he did.
What harm is there in the lettcrs?"
he asked.
They are sprightly-very sprightly,"
MilvertOn answered. THE lady was a
charming correspondent. But can as
sure you that the Earl Of Doverconrt
would fai! to appreciate them. How
ever, since you think otherwise, we will
lot ii rest al 'l,.'. 1t is purely IA matter
Of business. If you think that it is In
the best interests Of your client that
these letters should he placed in the
hands of III" earl. then you would in
deed be foolish to pay so large sum
of money to regain them" lie rose and
seized his astrakhan coat.
Holmes was gray with anger and
mortiicatiOn
wait u little" he said. You go too
fast. We should certainly make every
effort TO avoid scandal in so delicate
Il matter"
Milvcrton rclapsed into his chair.
Il was sure that you would see it in
that light" he purre,l.
AT the same time Holmes con
tinurd. Lady Eva is not "a wealthy
woman. assure you that $1,000
would be drain upon her resources
ana that the sum you name is utterly
beyond her power. beg, therefore,
that you will moderate your demands
and that you will return the letters at
the price ! Indicate. which is. assure
you. the highest that you can get"
Milverton's smile broadened and his
eyes twinEled humorously.
Il am aware that what you say is
true about the lady's resources" said
he. AT the same time you must ad-
nit that the occasion Of II lady's mar
rage is very suitable time for her
friends and relatives to make some lit
tie effort upon her behalf They may
hesitate as to an acceptable wedding
present. Let me assure them that this
little bundle of letters would give more
Joy than all the candelabra and butter
dishes In London"
1T Is impossible" said Holmes.
Dear me, dear me. how unfortu-
nate" cried Milverton. taking out q
bulky pocketbOok. II cannot help
thinking that ladies are III advised In
not making an effort Look at this"
He held up little note with coat Of
arms upon the envelope. THAT be
longs towel, perhaps it is hardly fair
to tell the name until tomorrow morn
Ing. But at that time 1t will be In the
hands of the .lady's husband. And all
because she will not find beggarly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
TIE REASON.

"He says no looks down on actors."
"Hes; he always sits in the gall
Leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
The Adventure OF
Charles Augustus
milverton
No. Z Of the Series

(cs,yvi.bt. 1904, BY n Conan Doyle and co''h-'s
Wtskh.)
(cofuisht. 1908. b. MtCIntt. PHILLIP = CD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

: Is years since the Incl
dents of which ] speak
took place, and yet it is
with difndencc that ! al.
ludc to them. For a long
time, even with the ut
most discretion and rcti-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

cencc it would have been impossible to
make the facts public, but now the
principal person concerned is beyond
the reach of human law. and with due
suppression the story may be told in
such fashion as to iniure no one 1t
records an absolutely unique expert
cucc in the career both Of Mr.. Sherlock
Holmes and of myself. The reader will
excuse me If | conceal the date or any
other fact by which he might trace the
actual occurrence.
We had been out for one Of our even
ing rambles. Holmes and l. and had re-
turned about Il o'clock on cold. frosty
winters evening. As Holmes turned
up the lamp the light fell upon card
on the table. He glanced at it and then.
with an ejaculation of disgust. threw
1t on the floor. l picked it up and read