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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
Mrs. BONNIE Is Acquitted.

Mrs. Lola Ida BONNIE, who was
charged and tried by the government
for the murder of James Seymour
Ayres, has been acquitted at Washing
ton, ID. c. The verdict was not a sur
prise to any one for the reason that the
prosecution failed to show any motive
for the alleged murder. The jury was
ont nearly five hours.
Mrs. BONNIE was at once surrounded
by her relatives and few friends who
warmly congratulated her upon her &C
uuittal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
FLOODS Rage ia Eastern states.

Millions OF dollars in damage, heavy
loss in live stock, and some destruc-
ton Of human life resulted from tn
storm which swept over Pennsylvania
New York. New Jersey. West Virginia
Maryland and Delaware Saturday. The
storm, coming as a climax of heavy
rains that had melted the snow in the
mountains. caused floods through the
entire district. The Allegheny. Monon-
gahela Ohio. Susquehanna. Delaware
Mohawk, Lehigh. Schuylkill and Ju-
niata rivers and their tributaries We're
in full food and rising Trains were
blockaded on every road through the
flooded district. Entire towns were
submerged, and parts of cities are un-
der water. Bridges were swept away
entire valleys filed with water. carry
ing running ice. Landslides occurred
at many points. and bridges and cul-
verts were washed away on dozens of
railways. The storm greatly ham
pered telegraph and telephone service.
While the Western Central states were
freezing the Eastern states were sub
merged.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
Whitecaps Whip Men and Girl

The Whitecaps of Crawford county.
near English, Ind, are terrorizing the
citizens. William Cunningham. for
mer Justice of the peace; Jesse Tyre.
and Miss Alice Haycork, all OF Sterling
township. have been taken from their
beds by mob of masked men and
whipped with hickory switches. The
better citizens of the community are
indignant. This is the first outbreak
of Whitecaps in Crawford county in
several years.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
TREATY WITH NICARAG VA.
United States Assumes Virtual Protec-
tOrate Over the Country.

Managua, Nicaragua, dispatch: By
the protocol signed by Minister Merry
for the United States and DR.. Sanchez.
Nicaraguan Secretary of Foreign At
fairs. the United States assumes a
virtual prOtector2te over Nicaragua.
Nicaragua will have full sovereignty
over the canal route, but the United
States will have control over it. can
maintain a permanent police viligance
and can land troops when it is neces
sary.
In return the United States guaran-
tees the sovereign integrity and indie
pendence of Nicaragua.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20

The woman who was reported lost
on the prairie four miles from Chey-
enne. Wyo., was found frozen to death
a quarter of a mile from where she was
left by the linemen who tried to save
her life. She has not been identified
and was about 60 years cid.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20

Madrid dispatch: There is a general
strike of the iron workers at BARGE
Iona. Nine thousand men are affected.
1t has been proved that the recent
bakers riots at Cadiz were fomented
by anarchists.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
Fighting Continues in Panama.

Kingston. Jamaica. dispatch: The
Antillian. which has arrived from Co
Ion, reports that in the Department of
Panama there is continued fighting
The revolution is not ended yet, &C
cording to Captain Hunter. His boat
brought more than 100 people, who left
Colon Disguised with the situation
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
Death in Burning Hotel.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel, Ford City,
Pa, was destroyed by fire between 1
and o'clock Thursday morning. John
Drumont, a laborer, was burned to
death. Several employees and guests
were injured by jumping from the Sec
.ond and third stories to the ground.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
SchOOlhOuse at Arthur, ILL.,. Burns.

At midnight Wednesday the school
house at Arthur, ILL.,. burned to the
ground. 1t was completed only fifteen
months ago at cost of $4,000. 1t was
insured for $4,000 The fire is sup
posed to have been of incendiary
origin
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
Missouri Coal Strike Settled.

Jefferson City, Mo-, dispatch: Cover
Rich Hill that the strike of the coal
miners there had been settled by the
state board of arbitration.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
Two Men Killed nv "A Car.

Toledo. o.. dispatch: Charles 4. Will
son and August Ra5h were killed in
the Lake Shore yards at Air Line
Junction BY being run down by a
freight car.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20

Senate committee on lstamian canal
authorized Favorable report on Senator
Morgan's Dill for acquiring Nicaragua
right OF way.
Senator Mason. in reporting a pure
food bill, took occasion to explain how
his posta! frauk was used by wine
manufacturer.
Colonels c G Hood, sixteenth In
fantry. ard Theodore J Whit. slsth
Cavalry, likely to be made brieadier
generals
President and Mrs. Roosevelt enter
tanned British ambassador and others
at the White House.
Opponents OF canal treaty routed in
the senate Hay-Pauncefote agreement
to be ratified next Monday with votes
to spare. Democratic arguments against
it fully met.
President reappOnted Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Charles A.
Prouty of Vermont
Washington, ID. c., dispatch: The
President sent the following nomina-
lions to the senate: Francis E. Baker.
Indiana, to be United States circuit
Judge for the Seventh Judicial District;
John c. Ames, United States marshal
for the northern district OF Illinois. a
reappointment; Lieutenant J. ]. Knapp
of the navy to be a lieutenant COM
mander Also, among western states.
the following postmasters:
Ohio-Cornelius d. Gist, Athens;
Jefferson C. Glover. Cadiz; James R.
Barr, Cambridge; George T. Drake.
Corning.
ron; William F. Bishop. Peshtigo;
Frank E. Parker, Rhinelander; Henry
Curran, Stevens Point
The following nominations were con-
firmed by the senate:
William B. Ridgely, Illinois, to be
controller of the currency; r. S. Per
son, South Dakota, auditor for the in
terror department.: Harrison Allen.
North Dakota, deputy auditor for the
postoffice department; H. C.. Petit
United States marshal, district of In
diana: J. b. Healing, United States at
torney, district OF Indiana. To be Col
lectors of Customs William II. Devos,
district Of Milwaukee, Wis; L. NJ.
Willcuts, district of Duluth. Mimi. To
be Collectors of Internal Revenue-H.
Ellerman, district of North and South
Dakota; J. r. Bonnell, seventh district
of Indiana; E. b. Stephenson, district
of Nebraska; II. L. Hertz, first district
of Illinois; |. R. Mills, eighth district
OF Illinois; p. G. Rennick, fifth district
Of Illinois To be Consul Generals
John Jenkins, Nebraska, at San Sal
vador; William r. Bingham, Kansas,
at Cape Town; George Heimrod. Ne
braska. at Apia, Samoa. To be Con-
suls-Joseph ]. LANCER Nebraska, at
Solingen, Germany; H. d. Saylor,
Pennsylvania. at Dawson City. Medi-
cal Director W. X. Van Reypen, U. S.
N, to be surgeon general of the navy;
Captain r. 3. Bradford. U. S. N, to be
chief of the bureau of equipment; and
Captain Charles O'Neil. L. S. ~. to be
chief of the bureau of ordnance.
Friday, December 13.
House adjourned Friday until Tues
ay, when Mr. Payne's bill to tempo
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
ROunties for French YessaIa

Paris dispatch: After adopting sew
eral unimportant amendments the
chamber of deputies to-day passed the
bill granting bounties to merchant yes
sells. The vote was 434 to 12
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20

ST. Johns, N. F., dispatch: Marconi
and several assistants are erecting
wireless telegraph station on Signal
Hill. He expects to communicate with
the next homeward bound Cunarder.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20

rarily provide revenue for the Philip
pine Islands will be taken up. The
measure is to be put upon its passage
Wednesday afternoon.
Senator Aldrich introduces bill to
lessen Inconvenience Of extension of
bank charters.
House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce unanimously rec
commended the Hepburn Nicaragua
Canal Dill
Congressman Foss introduced bill for
organization OF national naval re
serve
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-12-20
Friday, December 13

House adjourned Friday until Tues
ay, when Mr. Payne's bill to tempo
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
CITY COUNCIL.

At Monday nights meeting of the city council, all the members were present, including the mayor.
 The reading of minutes of the pre- vious meeting was dispensed with and regular monthly accounts allowed.
 A petition was presented by w. R. Thompson, asking that the Choctaw be permitted to construct and main tain switch track on Plum street. Referred to street and alley commit = tee, authorizing and empowering that body to take action in the premises.
 Copy of proposed ordinance was submitted by Gustave Jones, granting to him right of way through certain streets and alleys, which was referred to the ordinance committee.
 The Recorder reported that he had drawn warrant No. A 393o, favor of Newport Water Company on city treasurer in sum of $1390 as per bill rendered by said company, approved and allowed by the council, that he rendered said warrapt to R. M. John son of said water company, who had refused to accept same on the ground that the scrip was depreciated to 8 value below 50 cents on the dollar.
 By motion of Alderman West, the Recorder was instructed to preserve warrant and spread account of the transaction upon the record.
 Council then adjourned.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
CROP REPORTS.

The weather and crop bulletin issu- ed by the department of agriculture for the Arkansas section, shows that there is much complaint from the dry weather, though the condition of cot ton is fair to good in many localities. Picking has begun and in many places the cotton is opening prematWeIy.
 Hot days and cool nights were char acteristic of the weather over the en- tire state. The mean temperature at Newport was so degrees.
 Corning, Clay Co.,; Jacob Brobst- Vegetation generally is making rapid growth, except in some sections, where showers would be beneficial to meadows, gardens and late corn. Picking has commenced and cotton is being marketed as rapidly as picked, Ground is being prepared for wheat
 Cherry Valley, Cross Co.,; George Misner-Bain on the 26th. Some cot ton being picked. Considerable fod- der has been saved. Apples and peaches are plentiful and of good quality. Potatoes coming up slowly.
 Paragould, Greene Co.,; R. H. Gard ner-Weather continues dry and warm. No rain during the week. Fall blowing progressing slowly. Cotton on low lands going to weed Peaches fine. Turnips coming up.
 Batesville, Independence Co.,; R. Wells-Weather continues dry and hot. Second crop of potatoes and turnips coming up slowly. Cotton is opening rapidly, and picking has commenced in some localities.
 Osceola, Mississippi Go; Alex Good rich-The weather has been favorable Cotton has opened rapidly. Picking has commenced; some has been ginned and marketed. Late potatoes are coming up well, but the Colorado beetle is doing considerable damage.
 Hunter, Woodruff Co., J. R. High Late corn has been improved by the recent rains. Early corn total fail ure. Cotton is opening rapidly.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
ONE DAY FOR VOTING.

Ex-Governor James P. Clark and Senator James K. Jones have address, ed the following open letter to Car roll Armstrong, chairman of the Dem ocratic state central committee, ad- vocating one day for the primary elections or conventions, and that this vote shall instruct the representatives of the counties in the legislature:
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK, SEPT. 2. Hon. Carroll Armstrong, Chairman
 Democratic State Central Commit
 tee:
 Dear Sir-We take the liberty of calling to your attention the fact that we are rival candidates for the United States senatorship, to be chosen at next session of the general assembly.
 In connection with this announce ment we desire to say we have agreed that the method of selection that will be most satisfactory to us is that which will afford the entire body of Democratic electors in each county and state senatorial district an oppOr- tunity of voting directly upon the question as to which one of us shall be preferred, and that the represen- tatives and senators who are finally to make the choice shall regard as a binding instruction from their respec- tive constituencies the vote as cast in each county and district, and shall vote in the general assembly accord- ingly. As a means of inducing as many Democratic electors as possible to participate in this method of in structing the state senators and rep resentatives, we advise you that we favor strict compliance, in letter and spirit, with the resolution adopted by the last Democratic state cOnven- tion, directing the primary elections or conventions to be held uniformly throughout the several counties of the state, on the last Saturday in March, 1902.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
GREAT PEACH CROP.

The peach harvest south of Cedar Gap is still a wonder to all the pas sengers who travel over that line of the Frisco system. The big crop of fruit will soon be gathered and some of the orchards near the state line are already pretty we'll stripped.
 At the McNair farm, near Thayer, a few days ago, over 8,0OO,O ,OO0 peaches were handled three times before they left the station for distant markets. This seems like an incredible amount of work but 750 pickers can gather and pack a large quantity of fruit.
 On that day McNair loaded 20 cars with peaches. The fruit is so large that only 25 peaches are put into each basket. et.-West Plains Gazette.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
THE RAILROAD EXTENSION.

A large part of the heavy work on the cuts and fills of the White river railroad extension has been done, though very little of the grade has been finished. That will be done at the last. MT. J. M. Wolf, another sub-contractor, arrived this week from Bonneville, Mo-, and fifty teams from that place are expected here in few days to go on the work. MT. J. H. Reynolds, the principal of the firm of contractors, and Mr. Rohwer, the chief engineer of the Missouri Pacific system, were here for couple of days this week, and inspected the work being done along the line. More teams are wanted -Batesville Guard.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
ACQUITTED OF THE CHARGE.

George Brabbson was brought be- fore Justice Martin Friday afternoon on the charge of stealing hogs from Charles s. zeek, neighbor, who ap- peared as the prosecuting witness.
 The parties live in Grubbs township and about 30 witnesses were in attend ance, though only a small part of these were examined. The defendant claim ed that Zeek's fences were poor and that he was continually disturbed by his neighbours hogs. After repeated warnings, Brabbson hauled the hogs away, to which fact he himself estifed. Furthermore, three of the defendants witnesses had seen Zeek's hogs after this about his place, to which they had returned.
 After arguments by the attorneys, Justice Martin acquitted Brabbson of.the charge.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
SPEAK SEPTEMBER 18TH.
Jones and Clarke to Speak at Newport. Forty Three Appointments Made By the Sona-
 torial Candi-
 dates.

Senator James K. Jones and ex- Governor James P. Clarke, in ar ranging series of forty-three joint discussions, have set September, 18th, as the date of their coming to New port, announcing that 10 d. m. will be the hour of speaking, unless there are special reasons to the contrary.
 Following is a list of their appoint ments for this section of Arkansas:
 9earcy, Tuesday, September r.
 Newport, Wednesday, September IS BatesviIie, Thursday, September 19. Walnut Ridge, Friday, September 20 Pocahontas, Saturday, September 21 Jonesboro, Monday, September 23. Paragculd, Tuesday, September 24. Wynne, Wednesday, September 25
 Augusta, Thursday, September 2G. Lonoke, Saturday, September 28. Des Arc, Monday, September 30.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
SOLD FOR S13OO.

Ebert Reeves and Ed WiIkerson, living in Oil Trough, were the lucky finders of a Ill 1-4 grain pearl at Lanes Ferry on White river Thursday, which they sold to Dr, J. H. Meyers Friday morning at Newark for $500. The pearl was perfectly round but had little lustre. Reeves, who had been hunting pearls for about two weeks, had just taken Wilkerson into his partnership two hours before the find was made.
 Mir, Reeves made this oflfcea pleas ant call Friday afternoon and vouched for the selling price of the pearl. While here, he subscribed for the IN- DEPENDENT, which he says is the most popular paper coming to the Oil Trough post office.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
DENIES HANNA'S INTEREST.

A. Brady, of Pine Bluff, upon his re- turn to Arkansas from a trip east, at which time he met and conversed with Senator Marcus TEanna of Ohio, "the maker of presidents" " gave out an interview to the Paragould SoliphOne, in which he said, that Hanna in re- ferring to the Jones' Clarke contest had declared:
 ''I want to see him back here. want to see Jones elected.n
 The interview was used broadcast over the state by Clarke's friends to show that Jones and Hanna were on too intimate terms to have served as national chairmen of opposing politi- cal parties, if the latter had any re- spedt for either the formers ability or sincerity. The argument proved | effective in turning the attention of the press and people from the claim that the State Republican and other organs of that party were working for Clarke, which the Jones following had been using.
 That Senator Jones does not desire to carry any mill stone about his neck, such as the support of Hanna would mean to his Democratic constituency, is evident from the following letter of Brady, in which he attempts to min imize the importance of the Hanna greeting, but makes no denial of its truthfulness:
 PINE BLUFF, ARK, AUG. %, 1901. EDITOR "SoL1PHoNE,"
 Paragould, Ark:
 DEAR SIR:-My attention has been called to an article in your weekly edition of Aug. 23d.
 desire to say that warped inter- pretation has been put on the little talk recently had with Senator Han ma.
 Two great lawyers, representing opposing interests in court room, do the best they can for their respective clients. Both cannot win, one must lose. The attorney for the defeated side loses none of his manhood or in tegrity by possessing the personal friendship of the successful one.
 The personal greeting which Senator Hanna asked me to deliver to Senator Jones was simply the courtesy that exists between the two men high in the councils of their respective par ties, only this and nothing more.
 Senator Hanna has no personal in terest in the contest now beginning between Messrs. Jones and Clarke and is taking no hand in it.
 regret that attempst are being made to build upon this little harm less conversation a most terrible bugaboo. Yours respectfully, A. BRADY.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
OPEN THEIR DOORS.

A subject of much local and county interest has been the opening of the new dry goods store by Messrs. A. D. and w. M. Bailey, well known citizens of Newport for many years, and a gen eral expectancy upon the part of the public to find a large, elegant and we'll assorted stock of goods has been manifested.
 Monday morning this firm opened it's doors for business and the stock for the inspection of shoppers. Upon the right as one enters the front door, may be seen shelves of dress goods. all modern and selected with great care by an experienced buyer, while above, the walls are beautifully deco rated with samples of some of the stock. To the left is the large stock of shoes, to which reference has here tOfore been made in these columns. From front to rear, the eye is delight ed with the effects of this beautiful display and the neat arrangement of the entire store.
 The store is equipped with the Air Line baskets and wires, which work with speed and little noise and are complete in every essential, yet very simple
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
WILLIE IRELAND.

Willie Ireland, the four year old son of Mrs. Ella Ireland, living on the corner of Pine and Second Streets died at the residence at five o'clock Tuesday morning.
 The little boy was taken sick just one week ago and though he had slow fever, his condition was not consid cred serious until Sunday, when a physician was first consulted.
 The burial took place at 3:3O o'clock Monday afternoon at Diaz, where the family lived before moving to this city.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
WAIVED EXAMINATION.
w. H. Shawler Arrested On Another Charge.-Bound Over in Sum of $500 to Await Action of
 January Court.

w. H. Shawler, living near Swifton, arrived on the Saturday afternoon To- cal and appeared before Justice J. J. Martin immediately thereafter, charg- ed with assault with intent to kill. He was also arrested upon the charge of assault with intent to rape the person of Mrs. Della Greer on the night of August 12th.
 Upon his appearance before Justice Martin, through his attorney Gustave Jones, he waived examination in both cases and his bond was fixed at S100O on the latter charge and allowed to remain at $500 on the charge of as- saulting Shell.
 The representative of this paper is informed that N. D. Moon, who went security upon this bond is also the contributor of the article to a contem- porary paper, which defended the character of the defendant in these two cases and proclaimed him an esti- mable citizen.
 A large number of the best citizens of Swifton, subscribers of this paper too, notwithstanding the aspersions of the writer referred to, have called at this office and endorsed the stand of this paper. The INDEPENDENT bears no malice toward any citizen of this county and would not distort facts to weave a sensational story. But when assured by the men of highest stand ing in community whose word is in violate that such are the facts in a case as told by them, this paper does not hesitate to publish the same from fear of offending the guilty man.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
EXTENSION COMMENCED.

Work on the grading of the South Missouri and Arkansas Railroad has commenced in earnest and is being rapidly pushed says the Poplar Bluff Sentinel.
 A large number of men and trains are at work in the vicinity of Harviell and already long embankment has been thrown up. The contract for this road has been let as far as Poca- hontas and when this is completed, the extension to Newport will be con- sidered.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-09-06
CAROUTHERS DISCHARGED.

The case of the city against William Carouthers for selling whiskey with out license came up in the Mayors court Wednesday afternoon. G. A. HiIlhouse appeared as attorney for the city, M M. Stuckey and G. L. Grant for the defendant.
 The latter asked for a bond to secure costs, upon the failure to secure which the mayor dismissed the case. Bud Tunstall of Swifton was the leading witness of the prosecution, to whom it was alleged Carouthers had sold a bottle.