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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-08
Wills
Mountain Sanatorium.
GENERAL GEO. II. gTERNBERG. DIRECTOR.
je20-G0t-7 CUMBERLAND. ND.
Father and Son Reported Poisoned.

Louis Neuman German. aged thirty
eight. and his ten-year-old son Fred. the
eldest of three children, are at Vassar Hos
pital at Poughkeepsie. N. Y, In critical
condition from poisoning. The case Is a
mysterious one. The senior Neuman Is a
widower. Recently Re advertised for a
housekeeper and received a reply from
Clara Koch of New York. He married her
after brief courtship. and two weeks ago
brought his bride TO his Poughkeepsie
home. The two have not got along we'll to-
gether Sunday night Neuman and his son
were taken Ill. and the doctor called to at
tend them found symptoms Of belladonna
poisoning No other members of the family
were affected Neuman recovered con-
seriousness for an interval last night and
stated to DR.. Ackert that he had not taken
poison and that he could not explain the
cause of his illness and that Of his son.
His bride OF two weeks told the police that
he was Respondent and had referred to his
marriage as a failure. and prayed heaven
to be relieved of his burden.
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for, phosphorus, either for warm or for
generally humid countries?' These oppo-
nents found additional argument in their
favor in the competition of the extra Eu-
ropean nations which had not been asked 10
the conference. notably Japan. In spite of
all resolution came TO the vote. The pro-
hibtion. In any case. was not to come into
force until January l. 1911. Japan to
be invited before December 81, 1907, to join
in the agreement. The enforcement Of the
convention is dependent on its acceptation
not only by Japan, but by all the nations
represented at the conference. NotwIth
standing the character Of this measure, so
palpably platonlc. four powers declined TO
adopt H-Norway Denmark, Sweden and
Great Britain.
Against Night Work for Women.
The basis of the agreement on the pro-
hibition of night work for women. proposed
at the conference by the Swiss federal
council (Which had adopted the resolutions
passed by the association at Basle). en-
braced the following points Uninterrupted
rest for ten hours from night till morning.
with relaxation in case of absolute neceS
sity such as exceptions in the case of in
dustries dealing with perishable goods, sup
Elementary hours being granted as tenn
porary means to those industries where the
length of the working day varies according
to the rush of the season. Having intimat-
ed that 1t would be difficult for her to &C
cept. even in principle the prohibition of
night work TOT women Beisiuin whose
opinion had been awaited with curiosity,
for reasons / have already mentioned, took
a decisive step in declaring that she could
go no further than a period OF ten hours
rest After this the conference was sure of
success. as all were agreed, in principle at
least, with regard to the prohibition OF
night work for women Fortunately, how
ever, carried away by her first concession,
Belgium soon proceeded to grant a second.
and accepted the proposal for eleven hours
rest, which was carried almost uuani-
mously.
There remained only questions of second
airy Importance which could be easily set
tied. The goal aimed at had been reached.
At the foot of the agreement were affixed
the signatures of all the industrial powers
France, Germany, Austro-HunSary, Swift
Zerland, Italy. Belgium, etc. Doubtless, the
agreement is not officially guaranteed. The
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BIG FIRE IN HOBoKEN.
Lackawanna Depot and Ferry Boats
Burned-Loss q Half Million

The ferry house OF the Delaware I,acka.
wanna and Western railway, In Hoboken.
N. j., was burned last night 1t was an
old-fashfoned wooden structure, and in q
few minutes 1t was wrapped in flames. The
ferry boat Bergen. which was In her sin
caught fire In instant and was lowed
up the river a mass of flames. The adj
Joining station and train shed of the Lack
awanna railroad were buildings Of light
structure. The flames spread to them In
a few minutes, and they were entirely de-
stroyed. AS the tower caught the entire
heavens were illuminated. and great crowds
fiocked to the New York river front ~
watch the gorgeous and terrible spectacle
In addition. the new immigrant station
south of the depot. which had been built al
cost of $4,000. and which was opened
only last week. was absolutely DESTROYED
The old Duke House, a nearby hotel was
ruined.
the police believe that the fire originated
On board the Hopatccng. This boat and
the Mont Clair. which also caught fire
reached the slips of the company, at the
foot Of 22d street. with the fire on board
extinguished. The Binghamton, the third
boat afire, was a new boat. and one Of the
swtftest On the river
The loss Is estimated at between S4O0, OOC
and 100000
The flames started from an unknown
cause on the old wooden ferry boat Hop
aticong. which had been tied up In the
open slip between the Hamburg docks and
the Christopher street ferry slips The fire
was discovered about II o'clock last night
The ferry boat Musiconetcong loaded with
several hundred passengers, was reported
to have had a narrow escape, just backing
out and missing the burning Hopaticong.
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INTERNATIONAL LABOR
Congress for the Protection
of Workmen.
A MODEST PROGRAM
TWO QUESTIONS ONLY CONSIDER
ED FOR DISCUSSION.
Millerand MiniSkor ~
M. Millerand, Ex-French Minister Of
Commerce, Tells of the Results
of the Deliberations.

Written for The Star by NJ. MIlIerand.
The first chapter of Internal onal labor
legislation has just been written. The IN
trnational conference has arrived at n
practical and tangible result. We may now
gauge the immediate consequences of its
success. 1t would be superfluous to dwell
upon the Importance of the matter for the
industrial world. What an important re-
form. for example. from the point of view
of the everyday life of the proletariat it is
that the wife should remain by her fire.
side at night. Nor is the value of the res
olutions passed any less interesting from
the employers point of view. A first step
has been taken toward maintaining equll-
brium between the various producing coun-
tries.
May | add that the Importance of the re-
suits passes beyond the domain of eco
nomic and social legislation? Far be 1t
from me TO belittle the import or to ques
ton the advantage of peace movements
| do not think | am discredting them when
/ say that, taken by themselves they in
volve a long wait for practical results,
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Unknown Plunged to His Death.

In sight of hundreds of elevated and sur
face car passengers on the Brooklyn bridge,
a weIl-dressed man, whose identity Is I'M
known. leaped from surface car bound for
Brooklyn last night and, running to the
center of the bridge between the towers.
hesltated a second and then leaped through
the railing to the river below. The man 5
body was seen to turn three times In the
air then strike the water head foremost.
The car upon which the man was riding
was stopped soon he left 1t and the
motorman and number OF passengers gave
chase, but reached the edge OF the bridge
only in time to witness the plunge into the
river. Policemen in rowboat searched
in vain for the body.
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M. Millerand.

NJ Millerand born in the year 1852
and is therefore now forty-six years old
From an early age he has taken part in
political struggles. He had scarcely been
called to the bar when the electors OF
Passy, mfddle-class quarter OF Paris re-
turned him in May, 1884. as municipal coun-
cillor to the Hotel de Vile. His presence
there was of short duration. In December,
1885, the electors OF the department of the
Seine chose him their deputy, and since
then he has never ceased to take active
part in parliament
He succeeded NJ. Rene Goblet. ex-presi-
dent of the council, as the political director
of La Petite Republique- Under his
spices this journal assisted the return to
parliament, in the 1893 elections, OF a
talented group OF men who were his col
laborators. The crisis of the Dreyfus af-
fair found him at the head of the journal
La LAnterne. He of the first to
forward the candidature OF M Loubet for
the presidency of the republic. At this time
Nj. Waldeck- Rousseau offered him the port
folio of the ministry of commerce. The
,hree years that he was In power made him
q true statesman. His presence in the min
istry. which was at first a matter OF sur
prise to leading trade and financial circles.
became eventually appreciated, even by
those who had felt reservations with regard
10 him.
NJ. Milerand belongs to the same types
Gambettas, Ferrys and Waldeck- Rousseaus.
The last-named some months before his
DEATH designated him the man to con-
tinue his policy.
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"WeII, then, It's 1even.
hitched the horse and went over 70 MIN
and asked:
.sWill you kindly tell me how far it is to
Painsville?''
Have you asked any one else?" queried
the farmer as he leaned on his hoe.
Eyes, 1 asked a man back here about a
mile
was his name Bill Scovel?'
Eyes, think 1T was
"What'd he say?
ST understood him to say that 1t was nine
miles,"
WELL then, It's leven."
81 took his word for 1t and went on. put
found the distance only seven miles. Re-
turning that way next day encountered
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BOUND TO BEAT.

the farmer moving weeds along the high
way and said:
why did you tell me yesterday that II
was eleven miles to Painsville? You must
have known that 1t was only seven"
''Bill Scovel told you nine, didn't he?"
Yes"
wall, Bill Scovel thinks he's the biggest
liar around here. and 1 told you 'leven to
show him that he'd got hard man to beat
when he set out to git the best of Jim Wat
SON"
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Want Jerome to Probe Trust Affairs

Following charges of fraud In connection
with the affairs of the Merchants Trust
Company, the depositors of the institution
at New York last night appointed COM
mittee of three to meet and confer with
District Attorney Jerome. This committee.
II is understood. will lay before Mr.. Je-
rome evidence of alleged wrong-doing in its
possession. Charges were made at the
meeting that the receivers of the trust
company had refused bids for the assets
of the corporation. which would have en-
abled the depositors to have received their
money In full A committee appointed at
the last meeting of the depostors reported
President Haynes Of the New York Trust
Company and Edward Lauterbach. the re-
ceiyers attorney. Mr.. King. 1t was said
at this meeting, denied that the receivers
had received bona fide bid OF 1850. 600
for the entire assets Of the Nerchants'
Trust Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-08

The man who ran amuck on Chicago
and Alton train Saturday. killing Marion
Warner of Secor, ILL.,. and inturing Miss
Fife Mcdonald of Galesburg H.. has been
identified as Eugene Pikeman OF Hopedale,
Tazewell county. Ill. His trial will take
place in Pike county, IN.
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La Toilette to Accept Senatorship.

1t was announced at Madison, Wis. yes
terday unofficially. but from an authorita-
;iv,. source that Gov. La Toilette will re-
linquish the office of governor early In Sep
TENDER and come to Washington as United
States senator in October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-08

At the junction of two highways IN
certain county in Iowa l found the direc-
tons on the guideboard all faded out. and
noticing a farmer at work In his field L
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MARYLAND.

POTOMAC BEACH HOrEI-OPENS JULY Il;
boating bathing. fishing, etc; music and dane
Ing; good table; rates moderate. For terms, sp-
ply to MRS. NJ. A. GRAVES. Proprietor. Piney
Point. Nd. euS-l4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-08

resolutions passed by the delegates repre-
senting the various governments at Bernie
have yet to be put into diplomatic form,
and the last act of the conference WAS TO
provide for this. But this formality can
delay only temporarily the presentation 10
the various parliaments of bills embodying
the resolutions of the Berne conference
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
DEATH PROVES
 THE AVENGER.
Doctor R. c. Lightle Passes to His Reward at Home of His Mother in Searcy Tues
 day Morning.

Searcy, Feb. 7.-Dr. Richard c. Lightle died at the home of his mother in this city at 10 a. m. today, after an illness of sev- eral days.
 His death was due to pneumo- nia, with which disease he was stricken last Friday.
 Dr. Lightle was one of the principals in the sensational in- surance swindle which stirred Searcy to it's circumference last summer, and his cases were still pending in court, a change of venue having been taken to Lee county at Marianna, where the case would have been called at the next term of court.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
MYSTERIOTSLY SHOT
 AT HOT SPRINGS.
Dan Murtha Plugged By Un. known as He Emerged From Populcr Thirst Parlor
 Saturday Night.

Hot Springs, Feb. T. Dan Murtha, a plumber from Detroit, Mich., was mysteriously shot Saturday night about midnight as he was leaving the Merchants Exchange saloon from the Val ley street entrance.
 As he stepped out of the door he was fired at by a stranger, the ball striking Murtha in the chest, causing a serious but not necessarily dangerous wound. Murtha fell to the sidewalk and his assailant fled. He was able to walk a couple of blocks to a drug store, where his wound re- ceived attention.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
GUSTAVE JONES
 ELECTED MEMBER

At a meeting of the school board of Newport held Tuesday night Hon. Gustave Jones was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late T. J. Watson.
 It is most commendable choice, as MT. Jones was a work ing member of the board several years ago. He gave much of his time to it's duties and manifested an interest in the schools and their upbuilding that is appre- ciated and remembered by the people of Newport, who know that both the honor and the re- sponsibility are we'll entrusted in his election.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
COWS OCCUPY THE
 COURTS ATTENTION.
Small Jury Cases Under Trial Kidd Gets Damages-E. c.
 Toler Wins Suit.

The bone of contention before circuit court Tuesday was that of a COW. The meat trust has run values of bovine stock so high that beef has become a standard of value. The jury had no sooner returned a verdict Tuesday after noon for damages in full, $25, against the Iron Mountain in favor of W. w. Kid1 for the kilhpg of COW than the cause of INV. Toler of Swifton ver- sus JNe Dunn of Bird td,wnship was called.
 ThisNsuit was over the owner ship of\a COW that had Vroamed the commons, was claimed by both parties, but had l9ng since died. The case was tarned over to the jul'y Wednesday morning about 10lo'clock,I ,Ibut no verdict had been Iretarned at press hour. Stayton Z Stayton were attorneys for t,,lvt slaintiff and Stuckey 6 Stuckey Cor the defendant.
 While this jury was out anoth- CT panel was made up and a hear ing of the cause of E. c. Toler versus the Iron Mountain was had. Hillhouse and Erwin and o. w. Scarborough represented the plaintiff, who was awarded full damages, S19.
 Ankbur Johnson, charged with agault with intent to kill, en- tered plea of guilty to aggra- vated assault and was fined $50 and given one>minute in jail.
 The case of the state versus Henry Starnes, for murder in the second degree, has been con- tinued and set for the. third day of the next term.
 The grand jury is said to have about concluded it's labors, bring ing in 15 further indictments "Wednesday morning.
 -E. The court has removed the general disabilities of John s. Hopkins.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
THROWN FROM SLEIGH.

Saturday night, says the Jones' boro Sun, MT. and Mrs. Boswell P. Brown and Miss Elsie Wright were out sleighing and in turn ing a corner the sleigh was over turned and each of the occu- pants thrown from the sleigh. Fortunately none of the party was hurt aside from some slight bruises received by Miss Wright. The sleigh was badly torn up, the horses becoming frightened when it overturned. The acci- dent occurred on South Main street in front of Rudy Cope lands residence.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
HON. GEO. w. MORRIS
 Present Grand Treasurer
 of the 1. 0. IF. of Kentucky. MAKES A STRONG STATEMENT.

From the position which MT. Morris holds, 1t is evident that he stands very high with the l. o. o. F. of Kentucky and any statement which lie makes car ries a great deal of weight. Mir. Morris says "Sometime ago, as the result of a fall down the stairs of my home, injured my arm and badly strained my back, side and hip. experienced intense pain and was unable to get any relief until l was advised 10 try Paracamph, First Aid to the Injured. After applying Para camph to the injured parts, within an exceedingly short time the pain was en- tirely free from the effects of the fall, which remarkable results I consider solely due to the use of Paracamph. l am fully persuaded that Paracamph pos sesses all the curative powers claimed for it. I freely recommend its use to all those whose sufferings you claim 1t will relieve or cure"
 Paracamph is a combination of cam phor and cooling, sothing, healing oils which allays pain almost instantly, heals and cures all hurts quickly. It is mod ern scientific remedy, indorsed by Amer ica's best people. Try it for Rheumatic Swellings, Neuralgia, Sore Joints, Skin Diseases, Old Sores, Gold in the Head, Sore Chest, Sore Feet and all forms of Swellings and Infamnations If it fails to give you satisfaction your money will be refunded 4 Trial size 25c family sizes, 6Oc and $1 O0. If you have never used Paracamph we will send you trial size free. Write to-day. The Paracamph Co.,, Louisville, Ky. U. s. A.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08

Call and see the up-to-date la dies bags at Palace Jewelry Store.>
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
NEGRO CHILD IS
 BURNED TO DEATH.

Ozark, Feb. "A 5-year-old negro girl of Ben Ellsworth at this place was so badly burned Friday that she died yesterday. The child was left alone in a room with a younger child and no doubt was playing close to the fire, from which it's clothes caught fire.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
LEGISLATURE MAKING
 A GOOD SHOWING.
A Livelier Gait Than Ever Has Been Struck-Both Oratory and Bills Are Largely on
 the Increase.

With the beginning of the fifth week of the session of the gen. eral assembly Monday, says the Gazette, the senate seemed to have struck a livelier gait in the way of both the introduction of bills and oratory than at any time since the present session be- gan.
 The base ball bill was disposed of in short order by a motion to postpone it's further considera- tion indefinitely, offered by Sen ator Mears, which was passed by a vote of IS to 9.
 The debate on the insurance bill arose over the fact that two bills almost identical in terms had been introduced in the sen- ate, one by Pennix and the other by McFerrin. The Pennix bill passed.
 The debate on the Butt bill to allow the use of two rooms in the new state capitol by the U. D. c. arose from the statements of several senators that they had been informed there was a differ ence of opinion among the ladies of the organization itself as to whether they wished these rooms in the new capitol or larger quar- ters in the old capitol building.
 There was another interesting occurrence later in the afternoon when, just before adjournment, Senator Goodwin introduced an anti-gambling bill. The bill was amended several times and then referred to the committee on judiciary.
 The threatened mandamus pro- ceedings against the state audi tor in the name of the clerk of the house did not materialize, nor will there be necessity for any such proceeding. The house yesterday passed a resolution in- troduced by MT. Miller of Jeffer- son instructing the clerk to fur nish the members with station cry and postage, provided the amount to be expended for the purpose shall not exceed $2O daily. Under this resolution it is said that the contingent fund of the general assembly can be drawn upon for the stamps, and the whole affair has been settled amicably.
 l MT. Arnold of Clark county i introduced in the house a bill tc suppress gambling, which is an exact copy of the famous Wilson anti-gambling law. The latter was declared to have been un- constitutionally passed and the new measure covers identically the same features as proposed in that hill
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08

Wanted-Capable men and women for census work and to act as representatives in this and adjoining territory for magazine and music business of old estab- lished house. Our catalogues list over 5000 magazines and 1000 selections of music at cut prices. Salary SIS per week. Experience unnecessary, but good references required. Ad- dress Sprague Wholesale Co. ], 270 Wabash ave-, Chicago, Ill.
 Call and see the up-to-date la- /lsor L Do1ooo Toxx,11x,xy Ctars%s
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08
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., 1905-02-08
IN SOCIETY,".
EUCHRE CLUB.

Mir. and Mrs. James l.. Jones
 artained the members of the
 le cVb at it's regular weekly meeti9g Tuesday evening, and Shad v yuesss a rfUInber of young ladA nd gentlemen, who added mrthA d merriment Nto this de-
 ehtfA occasion, which proved
 he ole of the most pleasant
 etings of this social club. /
 Ars. Gss Graham won the first
 ,2e' sss e iasaa teapot, and Mrs.
 D, yatson fell heir to a beau E;ful cup and saucer, while the d|sptlemen's prizes were awarded < to{R M. Johnson and W. W. McMinn, who received a china lsoap box and leather purse.
 The hostess. assisted by her mother, Mrs. T. E. Morrison, served a delightful course lunch con which brought to a conclu- sion a pleasant evenings enter tainment.
 Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames G. A. Hillhouse, W. w. McMinn, A. c. Anderson, w. w. Dutton, H. B. Cobb, R. M. Johnson, E. L. Maris, o. ID. Watson, B. w. Stainback, Mrs. w. A. Billingsley, Mrs. Gus Graham, Mrs. c. R. Hite, Misses Lula Wolf, Noreene Kinman, Jennie McCauley, Messrs. c. E. Carroll, w. T. Dunn and R. T. Reyburn.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-08

On account of the indictment weather there will be no meet ing of the Round Dozen club this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-28
WILL MAKE COUNT
 OF ALL PRISONERS
NEARLY FIFTY PRISONERS IN THE COUNTY JAIL WHO ARE CHARG. ED WITH CAPITAL OFFENSES. FORTY WOMEN PRISONERS.
Birmingham.

A count of all the prisoners in the county jail, the crimes with which they are charged the number released on bond and those bound over from other courts will be made on Monday.
 It Is stated by the wardens that over two hundred prisoners are now confied in the Jail, of which number nearly forty are women. At this season of the year the number of inmates is usually less than at any other time. This is account ed for by the fact that many prisoners are convicted during the session of tho criminal court and are sent to the mines after adjournment.
 Of the two hundred or more that are in the jail nearly fifty are charged with capital offenses. Three prisoners. all ne- groes, have been convicted of murder They are Wesley Hale, charged with the murder of Ed c. Almon; Will Miller. for the murder of Jay Dawkins: and Frank Adams for killing of convict The two latter will not be hanged in the near future as their cases have been car- ried to the supreme court Wesley Hale is sentenced to pay the death penalty on August A. but it is probable that respite will be granted by the governor in order to allow the convicted negro to testify against Andrew Shelton. charged with the same crime. Two prisoners, convict ed of murder in other counties are be- ing held here for safe keeping.