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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
Violence

ADOEo is the SerufcL OF the zorro
ner's jury which investigated into the
circumstances surrounding the death
OF James Llewcllyn, q we'll known
farmer Of Warwick county. who died
yesterday morning at the st. James
hospital.
Elcwilyn was carried to tho hospital
two weeks ago last night, suffering
with paralysis in his left side. He
came 20 this city ftom his home that
day and, it is said, spent tile afternoon
and evening drinking III various So
| looms, being with his brother, Thomas
! Llawellyn, most Of the time. About
d'ktn7, Utfthotttttttstguhttt gtc h
1850 O'Clock Saturday night no was
found in Laechs livery stable, at
Twentty-ninth street and Huntington
| avenue. III 4 semi-conscious condition.
| Mr.. Leach notified Thomas Llewellyn
who summoned DIR. Cooper. DR.. Coop
ed had the man removed to the hos
pital for treatment
| al tONo piAloSo lOhANS VII liAc bOOg
and report that Llewellyn carried
about $1,000 in cash from his home.
gave rise to the report that he lad
been assaulted and robbed.
There was no evidenc eof foul play
before the Jury, however and there
seems TO be every reason to believe
that the deceased received the bruises
by falling from his buggy 1t seems
that there was no truth III the rumor
htat lie had large SUN CO money
about him.
When death came yesterday morn
ing, DR.. Cooper notified Cr. j. r. Gary,
| the coroner. and conducted an autopsy.
Is tdeveloped ,'thatp the .deceasedbs
brain was III bad condition and that
death had not been caused by the
| bruises found on his body.
DR.. Gary cmpaneled q jury yester-
day afternoon and conducted all in
quest. After number Of witnesses,
til ejury returned the above verdict.
| The police authorities were prepar-
ing to investigate the case. but the
result of the inquest left them nothing
to do.
Funeral services will lie conducted
at eBthel church this afternoon and
Mr.. Llewellyns body will be Inferred
in the church yard.
The deceased was so years old. lie
is survived by widow anu several
children, besides several sisters and
brothers who live ON the Peninsula.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
A "chiIdrsnrs Party"

a "chlldren's party" given last
night by the Misses O'Donnell. was
4 most unique and delightful social
event. The affair was called L "chil
dren%; party" because every one pres
ent was dressed in costumes sugges-
tive of siX-year-old tot. The party
was entertained with appropriate toys
such as dolls. tin soldiers and wood.
en- houses.
AT II O'clock the company repaired
to the dining room to partake of deli.
cacies that are most pleasing to chill.
dren. Sticks OF red candy were pass
ed around al last course.
Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. James Mackin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vernon Payne, Mrs. Margaret Baxter
and Misses Rose. Derndette. Annie
anu Bertha Herman, Catherine Rem.
mingtcn. Blanche Morolowe. Sadie
Adele Yost, and Marie Eaken and
Messrs. jenkins. Lyon, Brinton.
White, O'Connell. Grife, Williams
l0hinann and Atkins a half dozen
chaperones saw to it that the chill
drcn" retired at an early hour.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
ROLLED INTO THE RIVER
Captain sodefstPon's Way Of
Avoiding Pistol Ball.
WAS SHOT At BY unknown NEGRO
Ore Bullet Took Effect and Assailant
Was Still Shooting When Skipper
Plunged ovcrboard-Polcc Are In.
vestisating Case.

Captain John Soderstrom, master oi
the Scululy Line barge Felix. now
loading cCal at Pier No. 2. was shot
and painfully. though not seriously
wounded by an unknown negro Man
near the end Of the grain pier, No
S about 1890 o'clock last night. The
assailant fired twice, but only one bull
let took effect, it making bad flesh
wound on the left side Of his head.
The first shot fired by the negro
struck the ground q short distance in
front of the captain. ana expecting
another shot to be fired Captain Sod
erstrom fell to the ground to avoid it
While the captain was falling the
negro fired second time, the bal
passing through the flesh on the left
side Of the head
To avoid another bail the skipper
rolled over the edge of the breakwatel
adjoining the pier into the water be
low. Thinking that he had either kill
cd or seriously wounded the skipper
the negro made his escape.
After striking the water Captain
Soderstrom came to the surface and
sent up a cry for help. Edward Brown
and Walter Boyd, two members Of the
crew of the British steamer Malakand
which is loading grain on the south
side OF pier 8. heard the cries from
the wounded skipper and went to his
assistance.
The two seamen threw q rope &c
Captain Soderstrom and hauled hin
around the END of the bulkhead and III
on the beach. After being pulled
ashore the captain was able to walk
and he went to the local police station
where he made report of the shoot
ing and had his wounds dressed by DR.
Y. j. Kagey.
After his wounds were dressed
Captain Soderstrcm was taken back tc
his vessel i'll the patarol wagon.
The Felix's master stated last night
he was returning from Pier 10. where
he had been to visit a friend of his
aboard another vessel which is load
ing coal there.
While was returning from pier
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
Five Young Men Caught IN Princi.
pal Aliens Office Last
Night.
Besides Appearing Before Justice
Brown In Police Court, Four OF TIE
Boys Must Explain Their Aotionc
90 Facul,y-Honor Man AMI Grad
uste Among Them.

Robert Perkins, Martin D. Hiden
and Lawrence A. Bouchard, members
Of the graduating class Of 1906; a.
5. Walden, OF the class OF 1907 and
Allen A. Davis. a graduate with
the class Of 1906 Of the local High
school. were arrested in the princi-
pals Office in the High school build
ing on Thirty-1irst street by Officer
Pearson about 10 o'clock last night
on the charge Of trespass. All of the
young men were bailed on their own
recognizance by Justice Floyd Smith
in the sum Of 800 for their appear
auce before Justice Brown in the
police court tomorrow morning At 9
o'clock
Professor James e. Allen, princi.
pal Of the High school is the COM
plainant against the school boys and
he will appear against them in court.
According to the statements made
by Professor Allen to the local po-
lice, some person or persons entered
his office sometime Friday night and
rummaged through Il number Of cx-
animation papers which were In his
desk. Suspecting some Of the menu
bers Of the High schol classes, the
principal lay in watch for them last
night, standing on Huntington avenue
between Thirty-frst and Thirty-sec-
ond streets so rs to have u full
view CT the outside window to his
Office.
About O'clock Professor Alien saw
I'VE boys enter the building and later
appear in his Office on the first floor
He, fastened to q telephone and ask
ed Police Sergeant Mitchell to send
en- officer to the school.
Officer Pearson was sent to the
High school building and when he
arrived at Huntington avenue and
,Thirty-first street he was joined by
Mr.. Allen, vino gave him q key to
the building. They then cautiously
approached the building and unlock
lug the front door tho officer passed
on to the principals office, where the
five boys were.
The youngsters discovered the OIL.
GERS presence just before he reach.
ed the door to the principals Office
and, as they did not have time to
escape. they attempted TO hold the
door and prevent officer Pearson
from arresting them.
The officer soon forced the door
open, however, and placed the boys
under arrest. taking them to the
police station.
While the boys would not give
any reason for their appearance In
the school building last night the
authorities believe that the boys
entered the building for the purpose
OF looking over or securing copies
on the questions to the examina-
tions, which will be given in the
High school this week.
Robert Perkins. one of the boys
arrested. has been selected to deliver
the valedictorian address for his
class when 1t graduates next June
He won the highest honors in his
class this session. He with Martin
dtiden and Lawrence Bouchard will
graduate with the class OF 1906
which completes the High school,
course one week from tomorrow. Mr.
Allen Davis graduated from the 10
cal High school with the class o.
1905 last June.
The school authorities will take
immediate action in the matter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
FROM NATURAL CAUSES
James LIgWel|yn's Death Not
ResuIt Of Violence.
VERDICT Of The CoROAER's JURY
Regard to Foul Play and Robbery
Found TO Be Without Foundation
Funeral viii De Conducted at Bethel
Church Today.

1--WE the Coroners jury, find that
James Llewellyn died on the goth day
of January. 1906. Although we found
various bruises on his body and
marked congesthn. he NelEe:yo 80
died from the diseased condition Of
the brain, causeed otherwise than by
violence"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
For Liberty Lovers.

There will be mass meeting Of
elderly lovers" at Rosenbaum's hall
this afternoon for the purpose of dis
GUESSING the recent disturbances in
Russia. Mr.. Downey. prominent So
cialist Labor leader. and several we'll
known local speakers will address the
meeting. Mr.. Gaff will preside.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
Southern Railway.

The only line from Norfolk With
Pullman service to Florida without
change Of trains.
The quickest through Pullman ser.
vice to Charlotte and best connections
to all points south and southwest.
Winter tourist tickets on sale to
all resorts.
STANTON CURTIS, Passenger
Agent. 95 CRANKY street. Norfolk Va.
(Monticello Hotel.) j-19.2I-24.2G.28.3O
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
Mrs. Duke Denies immortality

TRENTON, N. j.. Jan. 2O.-Mrs.
Lillian M. Duke today filed In the
Court OF Chancery her answer to the
bill Of her husband, James B. Duke,
for divorce. Mrs. Duke denies her
husbands charges of improper con-
duct with Frank r. Huntoon and
makes counter charges of improper
conduct against her husband.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21
FLASHES FROM THE WIRE
Brief Items That Are Condensed
for Quick Reading.
The WHOLE WORLD AT 4 GLANCE
Life-Savers Go TO Rescue of Tug
Which Sunk--Two People Injured
and Thousands of Suburbanites De.
layed From Business.

EAST RADFORD. va.-Frank How
ard, the young man fatally scalded
yesterday afternoon by falling into a
vat of boiling water at the Veneer
plant, where he was employed, died
today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

No 10 and was near pier No. 8 1 saw
a light colored negro approaching me
and just before l was abreast the
grain pier the negro opened fire.
stated Captain Soderstrom last night.
II have no idea who he was or why
he should hayo fired at me. | am q
lucky man, however, for he came near
hauling me down with that second
shot"
Captain soderstrom was unable TO
give a very good description of the
negro and the police have practically
no clue upon which to begin a search
for the man.
1t Is probable that the Felix will
get out OF port today If her skipper is
we'll enough to take her to sea.
Captain Soderstrom's home Is in
Providence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

STAUNTON, VA-Henry G. Love
grove and Miss Alma May Brown
drove from Stuart's Draft. sixteen
miles, arriving here at 3 a. M. and
after difficulty in arousing the clerk,
obtained q marriage license and were
married by Rev. Dr. A. M. Frazer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

NEW YORK.-Charles Menter. of
Cincinnati, reported today that $3.50
worth Of jewelry had been stolen from
his wife. Mrs. Nfenter left the jewels
in the Hotel Breslin whilo she and
her husband went for walk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

IvORYTON, CONN.-Harold Morris
and Ernest Davidson, both aged IL
years, were drowned yesterday. The
boys broke through the ice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

YARD-WIDE CANTBRICS; EXCEL
lent quality; soft, up-to-date fin
ish, for underwear and babies
Clothes; IL lie quail @1e
ity; for .W2G
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

THIS Is tIe time to prepare for
later needs. When the rise II,
cotton makes Itself felt, don't be
among those who have lost the op.
portunity to buy at January prices.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

a small "Ad" read by large num-
Der CT people is better than Il large
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-21

A small "Ad" read by large num-
Der OF people is better than large
one read by few. Press want ads.
are read by most ali the people.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08
Harbiflgers of Spring

~
A veracions and conscientious report
ON tho weather conditions Friday left
the question 81 a late or early spring
undecided. The gsonnd hog might
seen his shadow md then again he
mightnt. II MI depends upon his
habits. II he was up and out like q
faithful laborer In the cool Of the
morning he must have found himself
under cloud and could cast no shad-
-ow. If he fingered in his apartment
like some sIuggards aad put of his ap.
roarancr till afternoon; thorc was Gun
enc ugh forthe shadow trick which
means six weeks more winter.
In the distressing doubt that is
caused by this unsatisfactory condi-
ton OF affairs we naturally revert to
ramors concerning the first robin, but
that misguided bird mas hoped up
against q cold proposition, aud il would
be idle to attempt forecasts on his ac-
count, The truth is all the profession
al harbiDgers are fairly regular from
year to year. Not that we can hold
them down to day or week, but they
n
are hardly likely to vary b, months, a.
the records show. Among the carly
birds are the robins, sparrows, wood
peckers and blucbirds, aud from a table
for seven years which is printed in Mr..
Waters book on the birds in our parks
Is would appear That the first week in
March was early for them. For robins,
bluebirds and sparrows the earliest
date mentioned is March land for the
woodpeckers March g.. In other years
the first appearances we're at the close
Of the month, and II the season we're
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08
start,,.,r But True

People the world over were Mortified
on learning OF the burning Of Chicago
thsater in which neoriy Elk hundred
peopleJo their lives, yet more than
five times this number or over 5000
peaple died from pneumonia 10 Chica-
go during thd same year, with scarcely
a passing notice. Every one OF these
cases Of pneumonia resulted from cold
ond could have been prevented by the
timely use Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. A great many who had ev.
cry renson to fear pneumonia have
warded it of by the prompt use Of
this remedy. The following is IAN in
stance Of this sort: raToo much cannot
be said in favor Of Chamberlai0's cough
Remedy, aud especially for colds and
influenza. I know that it cured my
daughter, Laura, Of a severe cold, and ]
believe saved her life when she was
threatened with pneumonia" w. D.
wilcox, Logan, New York. Sold .by
Webb Bros.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Don't deceive yourself. II you have
indigestion take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
1t will relieve you. Rev W Hocutt,
South Mills, N. G., says: 81 was tr CUB
led with chronic indigestion for several
years; whatever ste seemed to cause
heartburn, SOUR stomach, tuttering OF
my qoart and general depression OF mind
and body, Ny druggist recommend
Kodol, aud it has relieved me. / can
now eat snythiog and sleep soundly at
night. Kodol Digests what you eat. j
K Schooier.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

advanced by saoh 80 interval the birds
might arise during the second week
|tn February, but this Is an unlikely
oontingency u & X
I William Hamilton Glbsons 4 keen &C.
cnrate and patisns observer kept dstes
on harbinsefs animal and yegets BILE,
and one Of the first sights he I. osssiis f.
the gathering q the bees early IN ~ arci,
where there u good "a r 70 plenty. Bet
he says aii'the bees 10 not stick 70 The
sap. You may go cns and theii smother
ny'ne on toward souae fayorita sfct, md
y you follow you VIII discover TIE hrst
hover q tho season. II y evident to
tne s'gnt being rather NASTY looking,
ana y you gss near enough = y also g,
es'oen''y g Inc smell oelng esen o.
% 'nes sense. Inis narplngef = zoe
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

The whole world seems to be
taking. an interest in the coming
marriage of Miss Roosevelt. The
value of the presents she will re.
ceive Is estimated at something
like million. Yet, we dare say
that any Jasper maiden with a
wedding in prospect would be
just as happy as Miss Roosevelt,
presents or no presents.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08
Beware of Ointn1ents for Ca
tarru that cont air, Mercury

y
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces, Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians,
as the damage the will do is ten Told
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
featured by F Cheney & Co., Toledo,
o., containsi no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and the mucous surfaces of the
system. In buping Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and mad in Toledo,
Ohio, by FL Cheney & Co. Testimon-
ials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price Tao per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Zone Of the most noteworthy
discussions which was contained
in the proceedings Of the annual
meeting of the Republican editors
Of Missouri last week. says the
Maryville Tribune, was The asso-
cations consideration OF the mat
ter of a newspapers unprejudicedi
criticism Of wrongdoing by pub.
lie officials. In the opinions exs
pressed On this subject there was
a unanimity of sentiment that the
n ewspaper Of today which is most
sincere in its desire to be true to
the best interets of the public
must not fear to call attention to
improper acts Of the the peoples
officials, regardless of the supposed
claims of partisan politics.
~ he editor must be above and
free from entangling alliances"
declared one, while another added
to the weight of this statement
the reminder that 'our feeling for
or against man should not gov.
ern eur criticism" These senti-
ments were the expressions of
men who are constantly being
called upon to review the official
acts of persons who as individuals
may possess strong claims on the
editors friendship.
"But the newspaper man rea-
Lies that there can be no ouch
consideration entering into the
matter Of whether that individual
has OF has not been guilty Of mis-
conduct in office. The former pri.
yes the sacred rights Of the public
more than the outraged claiuls
of personal friendship, and feel
ing thus. he can but act for the
good of those who have been
wronged by one in whom they
have trusted.
"That some sewspapers which
pursues this fearless policy may
not hope to be free from the en-
nifty of those who suffer from the
denunciation of wrongdoing. But
opposed to the feeling thus en-
gendered will be a sense of trust
awakene;. in the minds of. that
great mass of people in geaeral
who abhor betrayal Of trust in any
form, and who are ready to join
in repudiating those guilty OF
such breaches of honor"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

If'you intend building investi-
gate the suitability of the con-
crete building blocks for the job.
l'beE ars said to by as good as
stone, cheaper than brick and
has the appearance of The finest
cut stone These facts coupled
With The additional fact that the
use Of this material will be the
meaps IF hailding up new Jas,
PEI 4nterpriss makes it desirable
That the people . least inyesti-
!. se|s & when g.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Another Count has proven to
be no account. Anna Gould, who
edeCount. somebody is seek.
ing a divorce and seems to be
even more anxious now to get rid
of him than she was to get him in
the first place. we would advise
the Jaspergirls never to marry
Count.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Judging from the letters being
written by Lincoln Steffens, who
is studying the United States
Senate at close range, the average
United States Senator has about
as poor opinion Of the common
people as the common people have
for the Senators.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Wanted Two men in each county t.
represent and advertise Hardware De
.partment, put out samples OF our goods
etc. Travelling Position or Office Man
ager. Salary 5000 per month oasf
weekly, with all expenses paid in nd
Vance. We furnish everything. THE
COLUMBIA HOUSE, Chicago, Iii:
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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

A Schell City man has compiled
facts and figures to prove the fact
that Methusalah, of long life
fame, died natural death instead
of being drowned. What relief
will this information be to the
world.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Those newspapers who never
did ike Gov. Folk much nohow,
now declare that Mr.. Folk has
committed political suicide. This
is news to great many Missop-
rians.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08
The Jasper News
Il its'.r --f f.---,--
LYNN MONROE.
Editor.
Telephone No. 81.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1906.

Issued every Thursday and devoted to
the interests of the people of Jasper and
vicinity. Our .politics-"T greatest
good to the greatest number"
Entered at the Postoffice at Jasper,
Mo-, as Second.class matter September
81, 1898.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08
Subscription Rates.

After all, southwest Missouri
winters arc very much alike from
ar,to year. We are sure to have
II certain amount oil cold at one
time or another.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

WANTED-District Managers to pos.
signs, advertise and distribute samples.
Salary s1S 90 weekly. $500 per day
for expenses. State age and present
employment. IDEAL SHEAR CO.,
80 Randolh ST., Chicago.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08
The Best Physlc

When you want a ph3sic that il mild
and gentle, easy to take and certain u
To act. always use ChAmberlain's Sto,
mach and Liver Tablets, For sale BY
Webb Bros.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Take part of your Eggs TO Crandal
Bros. aud get the cash or little more
in trade. Fresh Groceries, Fresh Meats
aud Produce. If
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08
Missouri Pacific Tirr,e Table.
SOUTH BOUND.

SOUTH BOUND.
No s09-Joplin&S w Kans Mail sos am
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No 2e3-Local Freight. ........ lO:46 am
No 252 Red Ball Stock ..........o DAD am
NORTH HOUND.
No 9OG-K G & st Louis Exp. POL am
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No 21O-St L, X G & Joplin Mail7:53 pm
NJ, ool- Tocal Freight $3.50 pm
Nh 953-K G Stock >. 4:03 pm
All trains have through chair cars.
Close connection in union depots.
Tickets sold and baggage checked
through to all principle points in the
country. A. ID. BAhhh' Agent
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Keep your eye on the Jasper Rock
ct Store for bargains. s.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1906-02-08

Get your fleece line hose at the
Jasper Racket Store.