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New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
BEAT sTEPcHILD TO DEATH.
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[By Telegraph 20 The TFibuneI
Youngstown, Ohio. July 2.-The body OF Elsie An
dersOn, six years Old found at her parents
home to-day, with the flesh torn IN many places
a great ring about her neck. and the hands lacerat-
ed as though hurt in trying to ward off the thrusts
OF a knife or strokes OF some sharp instrument.
The stepmother, Mrs. Jennie Anderson Is under ar
rest. and she has admitted that she had beaten
the child with a lath in which there was nail
she broke the dishes and did other things, and I
best her for Il. / am sorry now" said the woman.
after she was arrested.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
sRITAIN's POLICY TOWARD RUSSIA.

London. July 2.-Asked to-day 20 follow the eN-
ample OF the Congress Of the United States and
give the House Of Commons an opportunity OF re-
cOrding it's opinion regarding the massacre OF Jews
in Russia. the Premier. Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman. said:
The recent events in Russia to which the hon
orable gentleman who put the question drew at
tentOn have aroused the strongest feelings In the
House, but am not at all sure that 70 adopt the
unusual course suggested would serve any useful
purpose. or that IL might not add 20 the difficulties
In Russia.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
TO FOLLOW sHERMAN's ROUTE TO SEA
Members of Kansas Military School Will
Study Plan of Campaign.
JBy The associated Press. I

Leavenworth. Kan. July 2-The graduating ex-
ercises OF the infantry and cavalry school, the sig
nal school and the staff college classes were held
at Fort Leavenworth to-day.
Fourteen members Of the staff college class, with
Major Eben Swift, assistant commandant and
Captain p. r. Stuart, instructor in engineering will
start tomorrow for trip through the South from
Chattanooga to Atlanta, and to the sea. The
purpose is to traverse the route taken by General
TO study the line of march, battlefields and gem
eral plan of campaign
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
ELLIOTT DENIES HE'S RESIGNED
10y Telegraph to The :

[By Telegraph 20 The Trihunel
Minneapolis, July 2-5oward Elliott. president OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, returned
to-day from New York, where he attended
meeting az The board OF directors of the railroad.
I9 denied that he had resigned president OF the
Company that he intended such action.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
'oUke AND THE oANcgRH AT HARTFoao'

[By TelesraqA 20 Thc srrlocaef
Hartford. Conn., Tuly 2s-Nfss Cha.I0t1s Taonr-
sons "Ths Duke and the Dancer" with Afss Juls
Dean as leading woman. was produced 81 ts
Hunter Bradford company az PaFsoas's Thesds
here tonight. Among the New Workers. ta the
audience was Miss Florence Roberts. leading plors5
In Miss ThOmpsOn's The Strength az the Weak
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
KocH HAp PREMoNIrIoN oF pEArH.

by Telegraph The Tribunel
Allentown, Penn. July 2.-The brothers here OF
Frank w Koch, the wealthy clothing man killed
in the Salisbury wreck. say that he mad a pre-
rlonition Of death. After making his viii he gave
instructions 10 the disposition Of his estate in
insurance.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
INVITE BRYAN TO CHICAGO.

LST LtL.grePA o ms [rtbuceN
Chicago, July 2-Willisrn Jennings B-7zn VIII -
met In London or Paris tlls weak Or ESsar L
Masters. president Of the Jefferson C7no q, CN.-
casO. and invited 90 attend a banquet IN chicago
Immediately following HIS return 60 this eourTS
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
COMMISSIONER LANE SWORN IN.

Washington. July Franklin Lane Of Cali
fornia, VINO appointed as a member OF the In
tersfate Commerce Commission to succeed Joseph
~. Fifer. to-day in 10y Secretary Moody
a member of the commission
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
PASSENGERS ON THs OCEANIC.

Liverpool. July 2.-The White star Line steamer
Oceanic. which will sail from this port for New
York on July a. will take among her passengers
Melville E. Ingalls,. president Of the public owner
ship commission OF the National Civic Federation
OF the United States. and Mrs ingalls, and ".
Eutiar
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03

G As an Executor or Irus-
tee a trust company is pret-
erable TO an Individual,
because ii has many qualities
of desirability that the indi-
vidual lacks, Ia addition to
the rights and powers be-
slowed upon him.
THIS Company will
4 undertake the en-.
tire manae ement OF
estates, look after the
rents, insurance. re-
pairs and taxes as
well as the reinvest-
ment of surplus in
come.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
CIRcAsSIANS ATTACK TROOPS.

vladikavkaz July IA patrol OF dragons escort
ing political prisoners fired yesterday BY the
inhabitants of a Circassan village One soldier
and of the prisoners were killed and several
yynNlnde1
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
spA,ws COMMERCIAL RUPTURE

Hadrgd July premier Moret to-day confirmed
abe report Of the rupture Of Spanish commercial
FsIst.cns Wisf Switzerland and France Jules Cam
I,cis the French Ambassador at Madrid Is confer
rsng with Prealisr MOret the matter.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03
THE KAISER RETURNS TO KEEL.

Berlin. July s-Emperor William has again re-
turned 20 Fiel. The report that he went 20 Pots
dam on account OF the condition OF Crown Prioca,s
Frederick William incorrect.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-03

thot Louis Gcepplnger WIS a German CONNER
cial traveller. ans that Jules Keeler was nnl:sc
hsn entertainer, whose address was Morgan
avenue. Brooklyn
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Voting machines, on the principle Of
the cash register, have worked well
where they have been tried. The re-
suit is ready as soon as the voting
ceases. None Of the troubles of a re-
count can arise. Considering the rapid
ity with which the Australian ballot
came into use, it would not be surpris-
ing, after the complications in New
York City, IL voting by machine now
made some headway. Like many other
things in the world, 1t is simple enough
to those who get used to it.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

after her conviction she was sentenced
TO be executed in January. 1905. The
Legislature was appealed to to inter
fere but refused. After that no less
than three reprieves were granted, the
woman coming on two occasions with,
in few hours OF the sallows, Even
the Supreme Court OF the United
States was appealed TO on question
OF constttutionality. Up to the day
before the actual execution the woman
had not lost hope. but the Governor
refused to interfere for fourth time
A petition signed by 10000 women
asking for clemency was ignored by
the chief executive. who felt that he
was not called on TO interfere after
the case had been 80 thoroughly ven
tilated in the courte. The woman was
cool and kept up her courage to the
last
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Women are savers rather than spend
ers. And when they spend they spend to
good advantage. A dollar in womans
hands goes twice as far as dollar in
the hands of man. If you want to
save money let your wife be the bank
er This Is for the man who gets
wages out of job and for the man
who gets a salary out of position
This is for the workingman, whether
he labors with his hands or tolls with
his brain. This is for the married man
and for the man about to be married
1t is for men in every class of life and
every walk of life. 1t is the best ad-
vice for the average man everywhere.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
Msrciful nahh,, rrsrrlnr.

II Is confidently stated that the
Ihocking erueltles OF the steel trap In
common use for catching rabbits can
readily and cheaply be prevented by
twisting few turns OF copper or brass
wire closely around each jaw. below
the teeth, where the spring nloa up. 80
as to insure the teeth being always
tixed a full quarter OF an Inch open
when the trap is sprung, Rabbits are
thus caught with equal ease. and
when taken out Of the traps are found
unlnjured. To complete their purpose,
the traps must be placed far down IN
the holes and be regularly visited early
and late. These modified traps are
most successful, with advantages rela.
tive 10 food. while dogs, eats and
birds derive proportlonate freedom
from suffering when trapped by mis-.
take.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Reform of the prisoner was the aim
OF those who first advocated the indie.
terminate sentence. The plan has
been supposed to be satisfactory, but
the recent National Prison Congress
pointed out some flaws, The chief
trouble comes from the fact that some
States which have adopted the indeter-
inmate sentence have complicated II
with maximum and minimum term,
so that It Is indetermln0te only within
fixed limits. The effect OF this Is that
many prisoners. knowing they can be
held only the maximum time, obey the
rules well enough TO secure the rebate,
but upon their release revert to lives
OF crime The Recommendation OF the
congress were; weltguarded laws per
mltting the suspension OF sentences be
fore Imprisonment In cases OF minor
oifenses: provisions for lndotermlnatc
sentences In the penal system of every
State: and the creation OF non.partizan
boards to handle tho cases OF paroled
prisoners,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
RAILROAD RUNS A LOTTERY.
sehsms TRIED In MeKiss 60 Keep osa-
aaetoFs Iteaest,


schsas Tried In Mckee 60 Keep cen-
aastors ISeasst,
George w. IIlbhard, who recently
resigned as general passenger agent OF
the Duluth, South Shore 4 Atlantic
Railroad TO take similar position
with the national lines OF Mexico.
writes OF novel method adopted by
one OF the street car companies In the
City OF Mexico TO protect itself from
loss through the dishonesty OF its en-
ployes, says dispatch to the Chicago
Chronicle. Mr.. Hibhard says that II
Is estimated the company has been
losing $1,000 q day by reason OF the
failure OF the conductors to turn in
all the money collected, The plan now
to be experimental with TO stop the
practice is a lottery ticket scheme.
The feature which Il OF greatest In.
terest 70 the public is that duplicate
numbers OF the ticket or checks Issued
by tho conductors 10 passengers are
TO be placed Ia lottery 20 be drawn
under government supervision at the
end OF each month. The holders Of
the fortunate numbers are awarded
cash prizes which range in value from
S2.50 to 500 Tickets In the draw.
Ing are given free TO passengers, the
only stipulation being that they shalt
preserve them until the end Of the
month. Notices TO this effect have been
posted In the cara and in addition tho
company Ia distributing n pamphlet
printed In spanish. French and ENG
llsh, describing the operation OF the
scheme.
Mr.. Hlbbard says that II Ia quite
certain all passengers will insist upon
getting from the conductors ticket
representing the amount Of the fare
paid, Many patrons Of the tramways
are providing themselves with small
card cases in which to preserve their
tickets, and II Ia expected that the
business OF the company win show
considerable Increase az a result OF
the general desire TO secure ali the
chances possible.
The greater part Of the patronage OF
the cars comes from people OF the
poorer classes and those OF moderate
means, II is, therefore, quite probable
that the larger number OF prizes.
which are 200 In number, will be dis
tributcd each month among people to-
whom the money will come as n real,
benefactlon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
LooLinw In the ruture.

Mrs. Baeon--l see by this paper that
Alexander wilkinshaw Of LoDdon uses
his arm az genealogical tree. II has
been tattooed with dates, In addition
20 his own aud his wife's birth dates
aud the record OF their marriage he has
the name and date Of the birth Of each
OF his children.
Mr.. Baeon-~It Alexander should hap
pen to lose his wife and 30 courtlnE
again II nigh. be embarrassing for him
10 have his family around the girl 80
much Of the thnc.-Yonkers Statesman,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
ol,.n naa Sam. Do Eurepe.

1t Is impossible 10 carry through
American deals In Europe because
OF the disclosures reported from life
insurance investigating bodies, accord
Ing TO Fred w. Upham, president OF
the board OF review. who has returned
TO Chicago from six weeks trip
abroad, The mere mention OF an
American project causes European
capitalists TO hold up their hands In
horror, according 10 Mr.. upham.
I'VE here at home can scarcely real.
lxe the black eye the American eom-
niercial and financial name has re
celved In Europe through the life In
surance scandals In the last SIX
months" he said. practically all the
American news printed In London and
Paris papers relates TO the insurance
scandals. was told by European men
of affairs that American enterprise
would require years to recover from
the damage.
president Rooseveit's name Is g
household word In all parts Of Europe
and over there they wonder II he will
be permitted to return TO private life. p
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
HANGING OF A WOMAN.
IL May Result IN the Abolition Of
Capital Punishment.

IL May Result In the Abolition Of
Capital Punishment.
With the execution OF Mrs. Mary
Mabel Rogers at Windsor II Ia not I'M
possible that the last hanging has
taken place IN Vermont.
There has for many years been n
strong feeling In the Green Mountain
State that capital punishment should
be abolished and ON several occasions
the Legislature has come close to do.
ing away with the supreme penalty,
The eold.hlooded manner In which
Mrs, Rogers killed her husbsnd--en.
ticlng him to river bank. binding
him In the course OF pretended play,
chloroforming him and throwing him
Into the river at Remington created
u demand for her execution which out
weighed both the sentiment against
capital punishment and the natural re-
pugnapce against hanging woman,
But now that the woman ls dead. es'
peclally as the execution was not en-
tirely devoid OF mistakes IN calcula.
tlon--the old feeling against the State
taking human lift Is gaining In force
The anti.hanging forces in the LegIs'
lature win now be stronger than ever,
The case OF Mrs, Rogers was the
most sensational that ever figured In
the annals OF Vermont. The murder
was committed In August. 1909. and
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
EDISON PREDICTS NEW
WONDERS OF SCIENCE

Electrical maryels which will aston
ish the world are predicted by Thomas
A. Edison, the inventor, who declared
in an interview In New York that the
problems OF aerial navigation and
rapid transit acros the seas would soon
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
sleeplnw ca.,om. In New Guinea.

In New Guinea parents send their
daughters TO bed In little house AT
the top OF tres every night, and.
when the girls have gone up. the lad.
der is removed. so that there IL no
coming down TIL the parents allow II.
Elopements under these circumstances
must be difficult. and parents no doubt
sleep the sounder for knowing that
their girls are unable 20 take their
walks abroad until their elders see a.
for them TO do so.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Wise men sit in the learners seat all
their lives, and no one is too old or too
well informed to go to school. In a
Pennsylvania Sunday school is class
OF six men and women whose ages run
from IS to 81. The teacher is a mere
infant, 65 years old. His pupils are
obedient to their teacher and he is
modestly respectful TO his elders.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
Every move that has been made dur.

Every move that has been made dur
ing the insurance investigation has
been for the benefit of the policy
holder. Every damaging revelation
that has been made strengthens
their interests. The policy-holders
who remain are the policy-holders
that will win. Those who go out
will regret it. In spite of all the sins
of omission and commission that have
been brought to the doors Of the OFF,
GERS of these companies there is moth
ing yet brought to the surface lndicat-
ing financial weakness. On the con-
trary, their very strength has furnished
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
Men Useful In Some Ways.

Life to women, especially to young
women, means love, and little else but
love. Man exists to be run after, or to
be run away from; to be attracted,
married, deceived, divorced. In the
world he serves other purposes; but
In the ordinary wOman's ordinary
novel he lives for these alone.-Book-
man.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
Degree. Of Kleks.

"Iet me tell you something, Ram,"
said the overseer; 'the blow Of a whales
tale IL the strongest animal force In the
world; the kick OF giraffe Is second.
and the stroke Of lions paw tho third"
"oh. well, s'pose. boss. by lie time
dey gets down TO de kick Of mule dey'd
have Us believe II Is just q gentle lub
tap"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

"Yes," said the astronomer, 1--WE can
easily distinguish signs of canals on
Mars"
"That soT" inquired the languld cltl-
zen. II wonder If the Martians can
see any sign of the Panama CanalT'-
louisville Courier-Journal.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

With a score Of twenty-five killed
and fifty-lve wounded to their credit,
why not arrange a match between the
hunters OF Michigan and Wisconsin
and an all-star gridiron teami
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Professor f. Benjamin Andrews de-
eIares that football breeds kindness
and restraint This opinion Is start.
ling enough to make pretty good ad.
for the professor.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

One Of the railroad magnates gave
his son for a wedding present the other
day a check for $250.O00. Well. 1t
wasn't at the expense of policy hold
ers, anyway.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

There is one good thing about a
man being so old-fashloned that he
clings to the Letter Writer'S Friend:
He never writes anything good
enough or bad enough to make him
trouble.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

When Perkins was boy, just enter
ing the life insurance business, he re-
ceived a beautiful letter that was full
of good advice from his father. This
only goes to show the uselessness Of
writing
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
African salt Mnrrher.

Along the central part of the Kongo
River there are number of salt
marshes. The Africans dig shallow
holes in these, whence issue streams
Of hot water which, on being evapor-
ated, leaves residue Of salt.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Francis Wilson has become a father
in-law. This entities him to congratu'
lations from Lillian RUSSELL
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

A Boston paper refers to him as "Al-
bert Austin, the poet laureate" But
matter He says he never reads press
clippings.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Recent dispatches from the Isle OF
Pines say all is quiet there, the army
having put its gun behind the door
and gone out to hoe the pineapples.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

A mob hooted at the oldest daughter
OF King Edward In the streets OF Lon
don the other day. The outlook for the
royalty business is anything but prom.
Using.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

A young man in Maryland lies so
continuously and unwarrantably that
his lparents think that he will some
day become famous as a witness be-
fore some investigating committee.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

When the Russian soldiers begin to
make demands the Czar realizes how
uneasy lies the head that wears a
CROWN
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

BY. the way, is that woman who had
a needle removed from her tongue the
only one Of the sex to need the opera.
ton?
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

Cuba seems to be overly sensitive 70,
ward the United States. to whom she
owes her very existence as nation,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

1t win be hard task. even for the
President. TO reform both football and
the life Insurance game.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

'one can buy modest little even
ing hat for $50" says fashion writer,
Possibly one can, but more Of us can't.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22
Topics of
the Times

It appears that even Morgan Is likely
to howl when his fingers are plnched.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

The average man thinks about the
worst thing in the world is Doctors
bill until he meets an undertaker'G
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

be solved. Electricity, he says will
soon be generated by direct process,
without the intervention of steam, and
with this discovery will come practl-
cal revolution Of human affairs.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

SarsapariIla Is unquestiona-
bly, the greatest blood and
liver medicine known. u
positively and permanently
cures every humor, from
Pimples TO Scrofula. IL Is
the Best
Blood Medicine.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-22

the temptation for that exhibition of
ethical weakness which has been 80
sensational,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-29
What is 60 Seconds Worth?

One OF the commonest excuses for the
lack OF self-culture and attention to other
duties is the lack OF time. Hundreds OF
men. young and old, cheat themselves
with the notion that they would DO this
or that desirable thing II they ''only had
time" But the truth generally Is that
the busiest of them could find leisure for
the extra things by utilizing odd chinks
and crevtces. Of time, ard properly Arrang-
Ing their regular employments. An earn
est purpose fnds time or makes It. II
seizes on spare moments, and turns larger
fragments of leisure to golden account.
How many men are there IN the busiest
classe- who do not waste time In bed. IN
lettering or In idle talk 10 to 20 minutcsl
Yet even this petty fraction of time, II de-
voted steadily to self-imprOvement. would
make an ignorant man wise IN a few
years, or II spent in works Of benevolence
would make life fruitful IN good deeds.
Even 10 minutes a day spent In thoughtfui
study would be felt at the years end. To
ask for leisure to do any ordinary thing Is
simply to confess that we do not care to
60 1t. On the other hand. who but him
who has experienced 1t can tell the rap
t~re with which knowledge is gathered IN
those hurried but precious moments By
the reader who has instead Of whole days
only snatches Of time at his commaDd7
While the owner Of a large library lounges
a whole afternoon on his sofa, unable to
decide what book he will read, the poor
fellow who hangs over a bookstnll or
snatches 10 minutes Of his work to dip
into a priced volume revels Ia an intel
lectual paradise.
Two great English writers have made
calculations regarding the amount OF time
Of which a man. who lives threescOrs and
ten can consider himself master or spend
rs be wishes. DR.. johnson estimates that
after deducting from our allowance OF
time all that is required for sleep and
meals or engrossed by the tyranny OF
custom, all that is spent In the exchange
of ciyilties. all that is torn from US by
disease or stolen away by assitude ana
Ianguor, the portion or time which 10
left for US to spend wholly as we choose
is very small.
Thomas de Quincy, estimating the time
a man can give to self-culture. reaches
conclusion hardly less dispiritng. He con-
cludes, after similar deductions, that out
of the "a, $50 days between the nges OF q
and 20 a man will find not so mach as
1000 days left at his disposal for direct
intellectual improvement.