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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
POISONED HER HUSBAND
Mrs Carrie Joslyn, Of Mason, Mich.
Accused Of Murder
Gave Her Former spouse Arsenic For 1--WE
Weeks Until death Claimed HIM
Arrested with Her Children.

49, -, $780,, LA
'To'' = ilusi Solu7
piooued tnat II TOOK woman TWO
weeks to kill her husband was adj
\ mitted. saw the police. ia a confession
poodo ~ 1fvs csrr,o roslvn VIC 80
- -
DAousne niei'ei lfoAi N''ie'''iieiu ao"nT
snip ana placed IN the County jail
! Drop by drop. the alleged confession
set forth fine wife oave arsenic "a
William .Ioslvn whom she slew that
she might become the bride Of his
farm assistant. Isaac Swan. a large
luantity of the poison was found in
his stomach. she nut the powder first
IN his coffee. and when II sent him TO
bed. day bv day she lowered about
MIN on the pretense Of tending him.
! onlv to Dour more and more ar the
deadly drug into his pain-racked body.
Through that whole fortnight she
watched him as a cat mouse. not
ing the progress of the poison's work.
with no pity for his hourly agony.
She reckoned. only on the length of
time necessary to cause his death
without detection and when at last
the end arrived she turned to the man
| for whom she had committed the crime
and her heart had room only for
dreams of him and her future with
him.
Mrs. Joslyn told the police. they as
sert. Swan had conspired with her to
murder her husband The two long
had been attached 10 each other. and
at first apparently. thew thought of
waiting Till chance should break down
the barrier between them. But Joslyn
was too robust and the prospect of
his natural death too remote for their
patience. So they calmly. coldJy
Manned his violent faking-off and lost
40 time in carving ont their resolve.
Marry they must they felt Flight
together did NOT occur II them Mur.
/ der was easier of ACCOMPLISHMENT and
/ seemingly there was nothing in the
idea Ia give eitherea shock From the
moment The twain agreed on death
1 Joslyn's doom was sealed as irrevoc.
/ ably as if his neck was stretched nm.
| der the cuilIotine,s falling blade.
Swan bought the arsenic and gave
1t to the woman. 1t was tied in fair
| white nane1 with neat string. Not
a shudder passed over her as she took
the racket of death from tho hands Of
her clandestine admirer. Josivn,s
coffee. next morning contained the first
dose. He became iii in the forenoon.
but rallied at dinner There was d
brief respite. for it was not until sun.
per that she gave him the second ID.
stallment. He groaned through the
/ night. bur arose n the morning and
went about his work. The mans
sturdy spirit would not Weld TO what
he regarded as slight illness. More
of the arsenic was given to him at the
noon meal. By dusk his strength was,
gone. He took to his bed. from which
he never was to rise. Then an inner
smile of satisfaction underspread the
one she wore for him. He was at her
mercy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

The second division of the Russian
Baltic feet reached Madagascar.
A letter from a man on board the
Scvastopol fell into the hands of the
Japanese.
Some OF Kuropatkin's outposts were
driven in. but afterward recovered
their ground
Admiral Togo and Nlce-Admigal
Kamimnra were enthusiastically wei.
coined iii Toxic.
The war budget as originally sub
nitted was passed BY the japanese
House ot Peers
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
JAPs AT cHEFoo.

Watching to See That Neutrality Laws
Are Observed.
Washington, D. Consul General
Fowler, at Chefoo, said il cable to
the State Department
THE japanese. cruisers are now de-
parting. Inside Of the harbor there
are now seven japanese destroyers..
The Japanese were evidently re-
naming in the harbor to see that neu-
trality was preserved regarding the
seven Russian destroyers which had
found refuge there. There We're also
three Russian launches at Chefoo.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

70 enjoy a green old age it is wise
sever to quite reach the gold brick or
The girl wife stage Of greenness.
The law Of the conservation Of en-
srgy assumes nothing is really lost in
the universe except, at times. good
joke.
70 deceive your wife tell her the
eold, unvarnished truth. She'll never
believe it Of you in the world.
Next to the Joy of perfect happiness,
In woman's case, comes that of being
perfectly miserable. New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

The discovery Of alluvial gold in the
Victoria district Of southern Rhodesia
has caused no rush from Cape Colony,
in spite Of glowing accounts by tele-
graph. The discovery is regarded with
skepticism.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

and phable materials Of fashion. This
one includes also waistcoat effect
and sleeves of the latest style. AS il
Illustrated the material is champagne
eolored chiffon yelling combined with
chiffon velvet and ecru lace, but there
are many others that can be substitute
ed. The little frill that falls below
the suspenders is peculiarly graceful
and is made Of lace Of finer. softer
sort than is used for the chemisette
and waistcoat.
The waist consists Of the fitted lin
ing, chemisette, waistcoat, full por-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

The Japanese found 10000 sick and
5000 able soldiers in Port Arthur, with
large stores Of common provisions. It
was declared that the Japanese had
expected resistance to be prolonged
for another month.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

A charming black chiffon velvet cos
tune shows a narrow cmpieccment Of
sapphire blue velvet around the shout
ders just below the yoke of point lace,
which is not over two inches in depth.
The stock is Of this same exquisite
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
Doctor Sued For Error.

DR. Frederick C. Jones, Of Bernards
vile. N IT, was sued for causing the
death OF an infant BY administering
morphine tablets in mistake for Taxa
tives.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
Kid walking Boots.

Dull kid walking boots this season
are very low cut. Large buttons and
medium Cnban heels are seen on those
Of the best make. Beaded slippers are
pretty for house wear.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

Baron Hayaslsai, at London, Eng,
declared that 0yertures for peace must
come from Russia, as Japan would
make no advances
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
BRoKE HIS NECK IN SCHOOL.

Fatal Accident to Boy Expert, 400
Playmates Looking On
New York City.-While performing
before 400 children in the gymnasium
Of Public School 72, in 10Sth street
near Second avenue, at 8 O'clock al
night, Henry Talbot, 1G years old, fell
from a set of ring trapezes aud broke
his neck He died i'll a few minutes
The children who witnessed the acct
dent became excited, but were Gained
BY their teachers. They were marched
or Of the building afterWard
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
TRAIN BURIED IN SNOW.
New Haven Road Employees Unable Il
Dig 1t Out.

Dig 1t Out.
Winsted, Conn. The train on the
Central New England road from
Goshen, n. Y, due here at 3.24 O'Clock.
became buried in snow at Copake. N
Y, and for many hours the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
employees did not succeed in digging the
train out.
The snow had been falling steadily
for many hours, being one of the heav-
lest falls in years in this region All
trains on the western end of the Cen
tral New England branch were held
uD by the storm.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
Fire in EmperorFg Palace

A fire which broke out in the music
room Of the Kaiser's palace at Berlin
while the Empress was in the room
was extinguished without difficulty.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
RUSSIA PROTESTS.


Paris, France.-The Russian EN-
bassy filed with the French Foreign
Office a protest against The violation
OF The Hague convention by the Jap
anese In firing upon the Russian hospi-
tai ships at Port Arthur.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

Secretary Taft decided to employ
Porto Rican laborers on the Panama
Canal as an experiment.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
BIG FINE no TIP a WAITER.

Bill TO That Effect in the Missouri
Legislature.
Jefferson City, Mo- Representative
Tubbs introduced bill in the. Missouri
House of Representative making it o
misdemeanor punishable by fine Of moi
more than $500 to tip a waiter, chef
or steward at any hotel, cafe OF res
taurant.
Mr.. Tubbs, in discussing his bill
later, said that he believed it would
pass both houses and receive the Gov.
eruor's signature.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

A mysterious bomb explosion oc-
Cured in shoe shop in a New York
City tenement house.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure.
t. W. Groves signature is on box. 25e.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
----7F
MANY EARTHQUAKES SHOCKS.
Nearly Forty Miles Of Railroad Dam
aged in Costa Rica.

NeNN4 y NlN17ttt 1t1NSE'
New Orleans, lathe steamer Pres
ton, from Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
brings the news that nearly forty miles
of the Costa Rica Railroad, running
between Puerto Limon and the capital
San Jose, had been so seriously damaged
by a succession of twenty-five earth.
quake shocks, which began in the latter
part Of December, as TO seriously inter
fere with business.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10
JAPs OFF sUMATRA.

-Four Warships Sighted East CT the
Island.
Batavia, Java.-A Dutch merchant
man which arrived here reports that
she met four Japanese warshirs east
of tie island Of Sumatra,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

The Korean coolie is as lazy as the Chi
nese is Industrious.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-10

A small, fat sheep win always bring I
better price than a large, poor one.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
MANY IN AT PEACE
Passengers Arrive at White
 horse From Dawson

Whitehorse, Feb. 9-A White Pass stage arrived at 1O:3O a. m. with the following passengers for Skagway:
 W. H. Vass, J. A. Wallace, c. Syl- vester, Miss L. Sugrue, J. S. McDon- aid, Major D. Orsonns and Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Walker.
 The stage had 10 sacks of mail for Skagway,
 A stage left for Dawson yesterday with the following passengers:
 c. D. Crookham, M. Bandixon, Jen- nie Doglaim, Pauline Rouchetto, P. H. Carr, G. E. Yatt, E, A. Leake, MT. and Mrs A. H. Roberts, Henry Elleson.
 There were 700 pounds of mail and 400 pounds of express.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
OUT AFTER
 THE BUSINESS

The United States government is out after the telegraphic business of the north, and in the effort to secure it there has been issued and posted in conspicuous places maps of Alaska showing the government cables and telegraph lines. The map was pre- pared at Washington aud it contains a description of the work and cost of in- stalliug the cables and land wires of the district. To the map as it is being posted there has been added a lot of statistical matter showing the growth of Alaskan trade and expatiating upon the resources of the district.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
ANOTHER ONE IT FALLS
Arizona Will Not Be a
 State

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan,
 Washington, Feb. 9-The bill for the admission of Arizona into the union as a state was defeated in the United States senate. It eceived the support of the democrats and most of the far western republicans.
 The bill uniting Oklahoma and Indi' an territories and admitting them as the state of Oklahoma passed the sen- ate. The bill gives the new state five representatives in congress.
 It is believed the house will pass the bills for the admission of Oklahoma and New Mexico as they passed the senate.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
DEDICATION AT
 HAYNES TONIGHT

The Arctic Brotherhood hall at Haines. will be dedicated tonightS There will be grand ball and other exercises. Arrangements are being made for delegation of SkagwByans to go down there if the wind shall not be blowing too hard for them.
 A committee consisting of H. B. Le- Fevre. F. Wollsnd and Carl Ask was named at a meeting of the order on transportation and the committee se- cured the Union for ihe pursose.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
LfARY DIES
Seattle Pioneer Millionaire
 Passes Away

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Seattle, Feb. 9--John Leary, one of wealthiest citizens of this city and a pioneer, died of heart desease at River side, Cal, yesterday. Leary was a mill lionaire and owned much business pro- perty in Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
ADMINISTRATION RATE BILL PASSES HOUSE
Esch-Townsend Freight Regulation Bill Granting Further Powers to Interstate
 Commerce Commission Goes Through

IT. The bill is the administration measure and received it's support from both political parties. It takes it's name from Representatives John J. Esch, of wisconsin. and Charles F.. Townsend, of Michigan,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
What win Bs AI1ska's Pate? ?

What will be the fate of Alaska eventually, if the senatorial imperial ists have the final say about it? A amendment to Senator Nelson's bill providing for the election of delegate from the district of Alaska provides "that nothing in this act contained, shall, in any way, be taken or construed to imply or indicate that the territory embraced in the district of Alaska, or any portion thereof, shall at any time hereafter be admitted as state. ."- Ketchik1n Journal.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Closing O t Sale

l hereby give notice that my stock of goods and fixtures will be closed out at greatly reduced prices. have made arrangements to go into business else where, and not desiring to pay heavy freight bill I wi l sell out at sacrifice.
 Those desiring clothes should leave orders immediately.
 F. WOLLAND, Merchant Tailor Skagway, Feb. 3, 1905.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Senator Mitchpll's Partner
 in the Tolls

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Portland, Feb. 9-Albert H. Tanner, law partnerr of Senator Mitchell, was indicted yesterday for perjury alleged to have been committed in his testi- mouy before the grand jury in January during the investigation in the land fraud cases.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
IN TONIGHT
Valencia Will Arrive at 6
 O'clock

The Valencia (which arrived at Ju- neau yesterday afternoon will arrive at Skagway at six o'clock this evening ac' cording to dispatch received by E. A. Murphy, agent for the biz liner, this morning,
 The Valencia has several passengers for the interior and large freight car go. In the latter is 200 tons of coal for Shaw & Johnson. She has several days mail.
 The Valencia will sail some time to- night.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
He Wants to Go Rainbow Chasing

w. P. Benn offers for sale at bar gain his nice home, furnished or unfur- nished. One of the best houses in Skagway, 24x42 feet in size; ' rooms nicely furnished; well in kitchen; wood house, ? chickenhouses and yards with wire net fences. Good barn 20X22 feet, together with 10 lots, i being cleared and in the best shape for gardening oi anything in Skagway. Good fences. No reasonable offer refused. For par ticulars, see the old guy himself. Cor ner Fourteenth avenue and Alaska streets, two blocks from school house
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
GETSFIRED
Illinois Legislature Expels
 Chic4gOian

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Sprinfeld, Ill, Feb. 9-Frauk D. Comerfeld of Chicago, was expelled from the house of representatives today for making false charges of corruption against the legislature.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Washington, Feb. 9-The ESch- Townsend bill to fix railroad rates and granting more power to the interstate commerce commission for that purpose passed the house today by a vote of 326
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Elks' Meeting

There will be a regular meeting of Skagway Lodge No. 43l, Benevolent and Protective Order of ElkS, at their hall, Thursday, Febrary 9, atSP. m.
 All visiting ElkS are invited to at tend. E. A. MURPHY, Sec'y.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
CLOSING OUT SALE

Commencing February lst all my stock of books, stationery, bibles, blankbooks, offics supplies, juvenile books, and in fact everything in the book department goes at cost
 All smoking tobacco and pipes will 20 at greatly reduce prices. All two for a quarter cigars for 10 cents straight, all 10 cents cigars three for a quarter, all five cents cigars six for a quarter, and all chewing tobacco at 10 cents per cut.
 Also all slot machines, counters, show cases, scales, etc, for sale cheap.
 J. F. Fairbanks,
 PA and 2l6 Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
ARTIST DIES
AdOlph Von Menzere Is no
 More

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
 Berlin, Feb. 9-Adolph Von Men zere, the famous German artist, died this morning of old age. He was 90 years of age.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
All Quiet In Russia and Far
 East

Special Dispatch 10 Daily Alaskan.l
 St. Petersburg, Feb. 9-There is an absolute dearth of uews from the situa- tlon in the far east. The armies of both countries are at peace.
 The labor situation is causing no fur ther trouble to the Russian government.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Farallon to Garry Explosives

The Farallon, leaving Seattle on or about Feb. 15, will carry explosives People placing their orders before that time will have them cared for.
 Alaska Steamship Company. Skagway, Jan. 2S, 1905. 1w
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Good Tinr at Dancs

There was a pleasan. time at the In- formal dance given at the White Pass Athletic Club last night. About half hundred persons were present.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
OR for the TOna un

Passengers and baggage wanted for Fairbanks. Will leave Whitehorse on or about February l5. Apply to
 E. A. Adams, Haines, Alaska. Information given at this office. 4i
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
TURKEY SATISFIES FRENCH
 GOVERNMENT
Porte Gives France Portion ot Rearmament Contract and Two Countries Re-
 sume Diplomatic Intercourse
Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. !

Constantinople, Feb. 9-The Turkish government has satisfied France by giving to that country portion of the rearmament contract and diplomatic relations have been resumed.
 Turkey rearmng all the branches of her army and portions of the navy and the contract for all the had been let to Germans This angered the French.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
For Ssls n; q Bargain

l will sell at 8 bargain the Joy Truck Farm on the west side of Skagway river. More than five acres of Al soil all under cultivation. For terms apply to undersigned. Mrs. Ida Joy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Plano for Sale

LucaviSh has another fine piano for sale cheap for cash or on installments of SIS per month.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Wood and Coal For Sale

We have for sale and will deliver to any part of the city good dry wood. Sawed in any length. Alaska Transfer Co.,, Phone 10. s 20 If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either b K or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. 1O-l-tt.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09

Two nicely furnished Cottages for rent or sale cheap. Inquire at Skag- way laundry, lO-24 tt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09

Our bread is guaranteed to be free from all chemicals. Try loaf. The Boss Bakery. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Wood For sa 0

Best dry hemlock wood by the cord or car load, B. H. Young, Phone l4l,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09
Fresh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09

Harrisons' have the best selection of From comic to hand paint ed ones.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09

The best that the market affords at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09

Your best girl expects a valentine. Get 1t at Harrisons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-09

All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Restaurant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-16
HARVEY'S
The High Mountain Home

For eomfort health and pleasure
take . trip to this famous resort.
Carriage comes In Tuesdays end Frl.
days; goes out Wednesdays and Cat.
urdays.. Terms are $500 day or
5000 . week.. Fare each way, $500.
The trip, Including passage and
stay from Saturday 70 Friday o. from
Wednesday TO Tuesday 10 $1,000.
Leave orders at Murphey's drug
store or Judge Wooster's office In the
City Hall. Address n. A. Harvey,
City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-16

President a, A, Robinson, Of the
Mexican Central railroad, passed
through the city last night ON the
way from New York TO his %headquar-
tiers in the City Of Mexico, Mr., Rob
inson told The Optic that while his
"Trip was business strictly II had moth
Ing 10 do with any new features or
Looartures that would have interest
rs news. lie said the Central was
having the most prosperous year In
It's prosperous history,
The gentleman made Inquiries con
corning a number OF old friends IN
the city and expressed his gratifica'
ton at the manner In which Las We
gas Is being advertised throughout The
nation. II hear Of Las Vegas twenty
times where two years ago ] heard OF
II once" said the railway man, why,
even over in London last spring doz'
ems Of people asked me about Las
Vegas and the FMternal City. fou
have certainly been doing some adver
Using that counts high, Mr.. Robin.
son heard with every evidence Ut
qualification Of the rapid material
progress being made by the city. ~
The s'eady building growth ana of
the rapid influx Of new people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-16
VALE OF MESILLA AS IT
APPEARS TO LAS VEGAS EYES

DR.. J. NJ. Cunningham has returned
from his trip to the Mesilla valley
where he has important land inter-
ests. He says that almost all the
land owners In the valley have as
signed their lands to the government
In response to the requirement that
must be fulfilled before the big Ele.
phant Butte project Is undertaken.
The few who have not so assigned
their lands will be shut out from
participation in the benefits OF the
great enterprise. II they do not act
quickly, as Ell Paso interests are
ready TO take all the surplus waters.
Those who do not assign their lands
to the government will not share in
tic waters from the reservoir.
DR.. Cunningham says that the pso-
pie Of the Mesilla valley are entire
~ certain that the Elephant Butte
project will be carried through, and
consequently are In a most hopeful
frame Of mind. Substantial, though
not rapid, growth Is being made in
Las Cruces and Mesilla. The peo-
pie though are preparing for a large
increase in population and a revival