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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
SETBACK FOR WE4TER.
Common Council Declines to Authorize
 Employment of Special Counsel.

Philadelphia, July 1s,--For the first time since. he began his campaign for municipal reform Mayor Weaver re- eeived a setback at the hands of the common council to-day when that body did not comply with his request au- thorize him to employ special counsel to. represent the city In the matter of certain contracts that are to be brought before the courts. The ordinance au- thorizing the mayor to employ special counsel was introduced last week and referred to the finance committee. The mayor sent communication to com mon councils to-day asking that body to take immediate action and giving. as a reason that it would b enecessary within a short time to have the courts pass on contracts involving millions of dollars. The mayors communications was read and without debate referred ito the same committee to which the ordinance was sent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
FRENCH PARLIAMENT THROUGH
General Andre Violently Attacked by
 Anti-semite Member.

Paris, July 13.-Parliament adjourned for the summer recess tonight after an exciting scene in the Chamber of Deputies over the clause in the ann nesty bill (passed by the Senate We'd nesday) reinstating those convicted of drawing up secret reports concerning the conduct of army officers, during which M. Lasies (Anti-sen1ite) violent ly attacked General Andra, former nlin- ister of war, calling him reptile"
 M. Berteaux, the minister of war, vigorously defended his predecessor and stated that he declined to continue his support of the governments ann nesty bill in consequence of the charges made. The minister then left the chamber.
 M. Berteaux's action aroused such confusion that the sitting was suspend ed, and at an impromptu ministerial council it was decided to withdraw the bill.
 On the resumption of the sitting, Premier Rouvier announced the proro- gation of the chamber, thus annulling the amnesty bill.
 In order, however, not to disappoint the public on the occasion of the na- tional holiday tomorrow it has been arranged that the amnesties will be granted by presidential decree.
 There was some gossip in the Hobbies tonight regarding the probable resig- nation of M. Berteaux, but it is thought that such resignation is unlikely.
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~. f. c- ...~.4 MURDER NEAR. GOLF LINKS
Young WOnan's Body Found Close to
 Grounds at Belmont, Mass,

Young WOnian's Body Found Close to
 Grounds at Belmont, Mass.
 Belmont, Mass, July 13.-The Massa- chusetts district police and the police of Belmont tonight devoted several hours to the investigation of the death of ;al young woman whose body was found this afternoon near the links of the Ar lington Golf club. over the Belmont town line. The throat had been cut, g. deep, jagged wound having almost sev- cred the head from the trunk and as soon as the authorities saw the bodu they declared that murder had been committed. The identity of the victim has not been learned, although large number of towns people have seen the remains. .,
 The body was found behind a stona wall and from the general appearance of the spot it was judged that the body had been dragged to the place where it was found some time last night.
 The victim was about thirty years of age, weighed 100 pounds, was of darls complexion and had dark hair.
 She was dressed in white waist, a dark skirt and wore a black picture hat. % -@s >s--s..s-*s: -s.s-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Little Nexy II, Y.

alpany, July Bearing in ri,ind governor 1S''3 Higgins statement that t,,s
 testlnlony taken by the state irlsura,,cs, ,,a
 spa. x ei,eht n its investigation of the assl luieaple Life Assurance society was K puoilo document, Attorney General
 4nayer to-dfay gave access to the tvDe- =5Mll'een copy which he received wael5
 aso. The main portions Of the testf-
 liohy non have already been published sss,dE
 ulscussed. The remainder adds litfle or l'sli io1nillg to what is already known of the company's affairs. 1s' < o1
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Shipping News.

CTS Pennsylvania, Hamburg, Dover and Bou1ogne; CittaSli Torino, Genoa. Na- pies and Palermo; Louisiana, Havre:
 New York, July 13.Sailed. Steamers La Sayoie, Havre; Barharossa, Ply- mouth, Cherbourg and Bremen. < Queenstown, July 13-12:55 D. rfl..- Sailed: Steamer Baltic (from Ltver- pool), New York. sCitta di Miiano, New York Via Naples, ,Issss.sA
 Genoa, July IS Arrived: Steamer Prinz Oscar, New York via Naples.
 Genoa, July Ill., Sailed Steamer Lomhardias New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Mrs. wilson Leaves winsted.

. Winsted, July 13.-Mrs. Janet L. Will son, Who has been here since her es- cape from the. Hudson River hospital July 2, left late to-day for Bridgeport on a Naugatuck division train. Mrs. Wilson took the train at Burrville, four miles from here, being driven there in a carriage. Walter Langlon, who came here with Mrs. Wilson, took the $40 train at Burrville, saying that he was going to Bridgeport, not to return here. Each took baggage with them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Fatal Labor Riot in Nav v,,,,-

New, York, July 1s,-one man was probably fatally injured, more than ;s score were slightly hurt and hundreds were Involved in a riot of striking tall ors and their sympathizers to-day in .Wallaabout street, Williams burg
 fore the police could disperse the crowd it had wrecked the clothing factory os Isaac Newman. Two arrest ' We're made. s4
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Criminals Plea for Death.

New York, July 1S.-"I want yaur horror to kill me with the same axe I used in killing my wife," was the state ment made to-day by Nichols Mavdfcs, convicted of wife murder, as Judge Blair in Jersey City sentenced hin to be hanged. Marbles killed his wife dur ing a jealous quarrel last May. T don't remember doing it. he told Judge Blair; T don't remember seeing her. Use the same axe, and do 1t soon."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Roger Connor,s Mother ns.a

Waterbury July Mrs. Catherine Connor, mother of Roger Connor, for meriy manager of the. Springfield base ball team, and Joe Connor, at present explaining the Newark team (Eastern league), died at the latter's home in this city to-day. She had been i'll on1v two weeks. Roger Connor, who has been in Europe, Is on his way to this country, having been notified of his mothers illness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Russlan Grenndters Mutinr.

St. Petersburg, July 1s.-S:4o D. r11.-, Rumors are current in this city that four grenadier regiments at Moscow nave mutinied and that at Warsaw yes- terday certain officers refused to give the command to their men to fire on people who were making demonstra- tion. Not the slightest confirmation, however, is obtainable of these rumors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Alexander i'm Serious Condition.

New York, July 13.-James W. Alex ander, torrner president of the Equit- able Assurance society, continues very i'll. He is undergoing treatment in a secluded place in Long Island and it was said to-day that he was in such a condition that all Knowledge of the recent developments i'll the society had been kept from hims
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Negro Waiter Drowned Near New
 London.

New London, July 13.-John Lucas. negro waiter, whose home Is in New York, was drowned at Ocean Beach, near this city, this morning. He was attempting a distance swim for which he did not possess the ability on, strength. The body was recovered and will be sent to New York, where he was a member of Boyer lodge of Masons with headquarters at 99 Sixth avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
G. Fred Williams Arrives from Tyov.n. ,,

New York, July 13.-George Fred Will Hams of Boston arrived from Havana to-day on the steamer Monterey. Mir
 Williams in on his way back from Mex ieo, but was compelled to spend three weeks in a Havana hospital, suffering from erysipelas. His health Is now fairly good. s
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
NO ARMT CONSOLATION.
Premier BaIfour Convinced It will Not
 Do for England,

London, July 1S.-In the house of commons tonight Premier Balfour re- ferred to the speech of Field Marshal Lord Roberts in the house of lords Mon day last in which the latter said that the armed forces of Great Britain as al body were absolutely unf1tted and un- prepared for war and declared emphat- 1cally that the choice lay between con- scriptton or some practical system of universal training The premier said he could never be led to believe that conscription could be successfully adopted in England. He maintained that the governments scheme of army reform was the best solution of the problem.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Scotland Wins,

Bisley. Eng, July 13.-In the National Rifle association tournament here to- day Scotland won the Mackinnon chal- lenge cup with a score of 1,469. Canada was second with a score of 1,447s @
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
Morning SessioI,.

The Grand council, Royal Arcanuna. of the state of Connecticut, convened in special session at Grand Army hall here yesterday morning at il o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
TAINTED MONET.
Conscience Fund of U. S. Treasury
 Over S4OO.OOO.

Washington, July 13-A contribution to the United States treasury con- science fund received to-day carries the total amount beyond the $4O0,OOO mark. The conscience fund was established in 1911.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-14
VETO NOT SUSTAINED,
House Votes Agains tGovernor's Action
 on Judges Salary Bill.

Hartford. July 13.--By a vote in the ratio of three to one the House refused to sustain this afternoon the veto of Governor Roberts on, the bill increas- ing the salaries of judges of the Su. preme and Superior courts,
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17
TOURIST CARS POPULAR.

The idea that an inferior class of people patronize the tourist sleepers is an error. On many trips only the best class of trav- elers are found. They are merely men and women of good sense who would rather travel to Cali fornia in this manner and save a snug sum of money to be used elsewhere. It is beginning to be understood that it is by no means necessary for the traveller to spend a large sum of money in order to enjoy a trip to the Pa cific coast.
 If you cross the continent in one of the tourist sleepers of the Union Pacific you will enjoy your trip and save considerable money. Inquire of J. H. Lothrop, G. A., 9O3 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo.
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Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17
 DAVIS vEToEs
 BUNCH v.stILLs. Many Important Measures of Last Session Killed By Ex- ecutive Veto.

Little Rock, May IS. Gov. Davis tonight announced that he had vetoed eleven legislative acts and two joint resolutions propos- ing amendments to the state con- stitution as follows:
 House joint resolution propos- ing a poll tax constitutional amendment; house joint resolu- tion for constitutional amend ment for a 3-mill road tax; house bill creating Cache river levee district; senate bill authorizing incorporation of associations to do life, health and accident in- surance business on mutual or assessment plans; senate bill pro- viding for payment of mileage to jurors; senate bill amending sec tion 1872 of the digest and pro- viding for distribution of state geological reports; senate bill in- creasing salary of circuit judge of 24th circuit; senate bill for construction of county buildings in Chicot county; house bill for remission and release of penal ties against railroads for failure to stop trains, building depots, etc.; house bill appropriating $5, ,OOO for compiling a confeder- ate roster; house bill appropriat- ing $4,OOO for the use of Arkan- sas division Southern Cotton As sociation; senate bill granting certain privileges to companies organized for the purpose of gen. erating and supplying electricity for public use.
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17
Dr.. A. }. FRANK,
 Expert Optician.

Office, 3O6 [. Front street, up stairs, next Dr. A. kellett.
 OFFICE HOURS -11 to 12 a. m. :, , to 6 D. m., except Saturday.
 Gall Central 6 rings) for Dr.. A. J. Frank. If inconvenient to come, kindly let him know and he will call on you.
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17
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., 1905-05-17
LIVERY MEN FARMERS DRAYMEN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize a good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS-PlERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17
Ordinance No. 129.

An Ordinance to Establish an Im- provement District Comprising the Following Territory To-wit: Commencing at a Point Where the Center Line of East Second Street Intersects the North east Line of Walnut Street in Said City for a Point of Be- ginning, Run Thence 150 Feet in North-easterly Direction Along the Center Line of Said East Second Street to the Gen. ter of an Alley, Run Thence in aSoutheasterly Direction Along a Line 15O Feet Northeast of and Parallel With the North east Line of Said Walnut Street to the Center of Newport Ave- nue, Run Thence Along the Center of Said Newport Ave- nue in a Southerly Direc- tion to the Center of it's Inter- section With Remmel Avenue, Run Thence in a Westerly Di- rection Along the Center Line of Said Remmel Avenue to the Center of the First Alley South west of Walnut Street, Run Thence in a NorthWesterly Di- rection Along the Center of Said Alley to a Point in the Center of Said East Second Street Where Said Alley if Ex- tended Would Intersect Said East Second Street, Thence in a Northeasterly Direction Along the Center of Said East Second Street to the Point of Beginning, for the Purpose of Constructing Cement Side walks and Stone Street Cross ings and all Appurtenances Necessary Thereto.
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17

Jackson sells house paint for $1. 15 a gallon .ilgl. graae. 78
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17

Be it ordained by the council of
 the city of Newport, Arkansas
 Section 1. That the following described territory within the city of Newport, Arkansas, to- wit: Commencing at a point where the center line of East Second street intersects the northeast line of Walnut street in said city for a point of begin ming, run thence 150 feet in a northeasterly direction along the center line of said East Second street to the center of an alley, run thence in a southeasterly di- rection along a line 150 feet northeast of and parallel with the northeast line of said Walnut street to the center of Newport avenue, run thence along the center of said Newport avenue in a southerly direction to the center of it's intersection with Remmel avenue, run thence in a westerly direction along the cen- ter line of said Remmel avenue to the center of the first alley southwest of Walnut street, run thence in a northwesterly direc- tion along the center of said alley to a point in the center of said East Second street where said alley if extended would in- tersect said East Second street, thence in a northeasterly direc- tion along the center of said East Second street to the point of be- ginning, be and it is hereby laid off and designated as Improve ment District No. 2 for the pur- pose of constructing cement side walks and stone street crossings and all appurtenances necessary thereto on both sides of Walnut street from East Second street to the intersection of said Wal nut street with Newport and Remmel avenues.
 Sec. ?. That this ordinance be in force and take effect from and after it's passage.
 Approved May l6, 1905.
 J. w. GRUBBS, Mayor. [Attestl J. R. NATHAN,
 City Recorder.
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17

and you profit by our study skill and experience when you have us examine your eyes. Re- member that costs nothing that is, costs you nothing. If you really need no glasses or spec tacles there's no charge at all. If you do need either, they're pur- -ehasable from us at only a fair price for the lenses and their mounting, the latter left to your salnctiOn
Newport daily independent., 1905-05-17

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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-09-01
Lese Majestic.


Three Berliners, respectable men of
business, were promenading their
Broadway, "Unter den Linden" and
talking rather excitedly, when one OF
them, raising his voice, said, THAT
fool, the Kaiserv Instantly he was
touched on the shoulder by the omn1-
present policeman, who told him that
he was under arrest
Arrested! What fcr?" asked the
citizen.
For lese majestic. Did you not, just
enow, say, That fool the Kaiser?'
The gentleman under arrest and his
friends argued with the conscientious
defender Of his Kaiser's name, and
turned the matter off as a joke, saying:
But there are other kaisers; there is
the Kaiser of Austria, the Kaiser of
Russia, and the Kaiser Menelik, of
Ably ssinia.' But it was of no avail.
With wise and deprecating shake of
his head, the policeman answered:
"Yes, yes! There are other kaisers,
but you could have meant no other,
for no other kaiser is such fool as
our kaiserv'-Success Magazine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-09-01

BRIG. GEN. HULL. with Shotted mus
kets. After Perry's victory, at Putin
bay swept British power off the face
Of the great lakes, Hull was brought
to trial at Albany. For eighty days
his conduct was thrashed over. FL
nally, Hull was found guilty and or
dered to be shot The sentence was
deferred. A president pardoned HUI
on condition that his name be taken
off the army roll.
General wheeler has issued pam
phlet, and it will be used in Washing
ton this winter. While avoW1ng no
blame should be laid on other men OF
the period, Michigan's idol, General
Lewis Cass, is deprecated. Cass, a
captain then on Hulls staff, was not
at Detroit on the day Of surrender.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-09-01
HER GARDEN FOR THE POOR.
Rich Woman Lets the Children Play
There While She's Away.

Rich Woman Lets the Children Play
There While She's Away.
A playground for the children Of the
byways has been opened in Philadel-
phia. It is a bit Of hot weather phil
anthrophy Of the most practical kind,
encouraging evidence Of what one
woman can do If she has both the
money and the inclination, says the
New York Tribune.
Miss Rebecca Coke, while she is
away for the summer, has thrown
open to the children Of the poor the
garden Of her home in Spruce street,
near 18th street, in the heart Of the
aristocratic district of the city, yet
right on the edge of the slums
Tom, Dick and Harry and their sis
ters can romp and roll on the grass of
this play ground till there is no grass
to romp and roll upon. Such is the
order Of Miss Coke. The garden was
opened after she went to her summer
home in Drifton, Penn, and on the
second day the caretaker, seeing the
effect Of many feet upon the recently
planted sod, wired to know If he
should keep the children off the grass.
Miss Coxe's decision was prompt, and
since then the grass has been gradu-
ally disappearing.
There is box hedge lining the walk
that encircles the playground, plenty
of green foliage, and many flowers.
hollyhocks, fox-gloyes, marigolds; a
half dozen white benches, with arbor
backs, rising nearly to the top Of the
red brick wall, and at one end a little
pool and drinking fountain.
The caretaker's most strenuous duty
is to prevent hot and dusty urchins
from plunging into the pool, and MANY
a time when the guardian eyes have
been turned one of them, according to
his own defense, has been "just push
ed in, sir-so please don't put me out
for 'twasn't my fault sir!''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-09-01

Ava Willing, a beauty Of Philadelphia
She was married to Mr. Astor in Feb
ruary, 1891.
The first John Jacob Astor was a
financial success Of the first rank. In
1889 he was a merchant in New York,
who dealt in furs and pianos certainly
most singular combination. Five
years before that he was poor immi-
grant working for 81 week as de-
livery boy to q German baker. In the
course Of time, attaining success as a
merchant, he began to put his money
into land and, his prophesy Of the
growth Of New York having been veri-
fed, he became wealthy. He was the
richest man In the city and worth the
then fabulous sum Of 100000.
The two present heads Of the Astor
house are William Waldorf, who lives
in England, and john Jacob, Of New
York. To-day the combined Aston es-
tate is estimated at 100000, and
it is said will reach $1,000, 100000 be-
fore many years pass. William Waldorf
Astor is a keen-sighted business man,
prudent and energetic. John Jacob has
been interested in literature and scien-
tific subjects, but in real estate matters
he has been quite content to follow
the lead of his more progressive cou-
sin. The English Astor is worth about
three times as much as John Jacob,
but the latter manages to worry along
somehow on about $1OO,OOO,OOO. The
wealth of the Astors is in land, and
a writer, William S. Bridgman, says
their fortune does not depend, as most
Of the others do to greater Or less ex-
tent, upon the life of any individual
or individuals. Industries may change
and f1uctuate, railroads may be injured
by new competition or new inventions,
but nothing can stay the expansion OF
the American metropolis; and it can
not expand without paying an ever
greater tribute into the Astor Golfers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-09-01
QUEEN OF SOCIETY.
Mrs. John Jacob Astor, an American
Woman, the Rage of London.

Mrs. John Jacob Aston, an American
Woman, the Rage of London.
Many Americans, and especially
those who look with longing eyes to-
ward the top round Of the social lad
der, are fond of saying in a knowing
and rather convincing manner that
Mrs. So and So, wealthy leader In
society, has gained her place ''by sheer
charm of Manner" and that Mrs.
Blank, multi-millionaire's wife.
holds her envied position in the fash
ionable world simply through grace
of character" or sweetness of disposi-
ton" AS a matter of fact 1t often
seems to the everyday, common"
people that character" or personal
ity" has very, very, little to do with
the process of getting into society.
Unlimited wealth, the knowledge of
how to spend it and very ordinary
disposition make a much more popular
combination among smart people
than do a manner charming" "fas-
cinating," sweet" "lovable,' etc, etc,