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Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
To Amend Election Law.

Section l. That section 26O1 of Sandels X Hills Digest be amended so as to read as follows: ''Thcy shall after their organization as aforesaid, not less than five days before any general election, appoint three judges of election for each voting precinct in the county, which ap- FontmentS shall be served on or de- livcred to the persons appointed by the sheriff of the county and' the clerk of the board shall make rec ord of such appointments, and shall file the same, attcsted by the chair man and the clerk of the board, with the county clerk. If any judge so appointed shall die or resign before the election, said board shall fill the vacancy. All of said county commits Sioners shall not be members of the same political party.'
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Uniform Log Measurement.

Section 1. That the Doyle stick or standard of log measurement be-, and the same is hereby declared to be the standard by which all saw logs bought, sold, cut or hauled in this state shall be sealed or cstimat- ed.
 Sec. ?. That any person buying, selling, cutting or hauling saw logs within the limit of this state, who shall use or attempt to use any com bination stick, or any other stick or standard than that mentioned in section 1 of this act, for the purpose of sealing or estimating the number of feet in such logs sold, bought, cut or hauled, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two hundred dollars ($2OO) for each offensc, to be assessed by the jury trying the case, and to be collected and appropriated as other public fines; provided, that in sell ing logs under this act the average diameter inside the bark shall be taken.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Killed by His Brother.

Hardy Sheffield was shot and kill cd in a saloon at Hot Springs by George Kilgore, barl1eeper. Sher- field was drinking and it is claimed sent word to Kilgore that he was coming around to 'Eclean him out , Kilgore was behind the bar when Sherfeld entered, and only a few words passed between the two. Sher- field was shot three times and died within a few minutes. The dead man gained considerable notoriety in the famous case of Mrs. Horne-My- CTS few years ago, The woman dis appeared and has never been heard from since. Sherfield was indicted for murder, it being alleged that he made away with the woman in or der to get possession of her property The evidence against him was all cir cumstantial, and he was acquitted by the jury.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
To Prevent Destruction of Fish.

Section 1. That hereafter 1t shall be unlawful for any person, persons or corporation to own, control, use or construct, il any river or creek of this state, any fsh-trap for the purpose of catching fish herewith.
 Sec. ,. Every person or corpora tion violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of mis- demeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than $25 nor more than $50, and that each violation of this act shall constitute a separate ollense : provided, this act do not apply to the counties of Conway, Arkansas, Saline, Clay, Madison, Little River, Yell, Poinsctt, Lincoln, Cleveland, Lawrence, Union, Carroll, Grant, Pike, Izard, White. Randolph, Cal houn, Bradley, Fulton, Marion, Phillips, Dallas, Baxter, Chicot, Lo- noIlc, Johnson, Ouachita, lndepcnd- ence, Van Burcn, Searcy, Hot Springs and Stone.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
To Amend Fencing Law.

An act supplemental to an act of the general assembly, approved April 10, 1899, and entitled ''An act to amend section 1176 of Sandels & Hills Digest, and for other pur- poses"
 Section 1. That whenever a fenc- ing district is established under the provisions of the act of the general assembly, approved April 10, 1899, entitled An act to amend section 1176 of Sandels & Hills Digest, and for other purposes" t shall be un- lawful for any person owning or
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
To Amend Constitution.

The following amendment is to be submitted to the electors for rcjcc- ton or approved at the next general election:
 Article ,, section 16--Pay and Mileage-The members of the gen. eral assembly shall receive such pay and mileage for their services as shall be fixed by law. No member of either house shall, during the term for which he has been elected, receive any increase of pay for his services under any law passed dur ing such term. The term of all members of the general assembly shall begin on the day of their cleo ton.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Summary of Crop Conditions.

The government crop report, is- sued by the Little Rock weather bu- reau for the week ending May 2S, shows that light rainfall was fairly well distributed throughout the state. The temperature was decid- cdly lower and greatly retarded the growth of corn and cotton. Corn is being worked out and the stands are generally fair to good. Cotton chopping progress rapidly. In many sections the stand is poor, while in others the stands are fair to good. Wheat and oats have been damaged to great extent by the recent dry weather Irish potatoes are gener- ally fair to good, but some injury is being done by bugs in many locali- ties, The prospects for fruit con- tinue good in most sections.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Tc Finnish Train Robbers.

An act fo be entitled An act to prevent tfain robbing and train wrcckmg."
 Be it enacted by the general as- scmbly of the state of Arkansas:
 Section 1. That any person who shall be guilty of train robbing, or holding up a railway train for the purpose of robbing, though no act ual robbing be done, shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to hard la Dor in the penitentiary for a term of not more than twenty-one nor less than five years.
 See. 3. That any person who shall be guilty of train wrecking, or attempted train wrecking, shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to hard labor in the penitentiary for a term of not more than twenty-one years nor less than five years.
 See. 3. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed, and that this act take effect from and after its pass age.
 An,,rovod NIo1, 90 10Of
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Personal Foreclosure.

An act permitting the defendant in foreclosure proceeding of person. al property to prove payment or sct-ofls.
 Section 1. In any action in a justice court or circuit court of this state, where it is attempted to fore close, any mortgage, deed of trust, or to replevy, under such mortgage or deed of trust, or other instrument, any personal property, the defend ant or defendants in said action shall have the right to prove or show any payment or payments, or set-off under said mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument, and judgment shall be rendered for the property, or the balance due there on, and the defendant may pay the judgment for the absence due and costs within ten days and satisfy the judgment and retain the property.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Levying Road Tax.

That it is the duty of the election commissioners in the several coun- ties of the state of Arkansas to place on the ticket to be voted at the elec- tion held for county officers "for road tax" and against road tax" and said commissioners shall canvass said vote and declare the same as they do other elections.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Fer Services in Overdue Tax Suits.

The following act of the last lcgis- lature provides for payment of serv- ice rendered in overdue tax suit: :
 Section l. That the sum of $1,- 933 76 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay registered auditors certifi- cates of indebtedness for services rendered in overdue tax suits, regis tered under act of general assembly, approved May s, 1899.
 Section ?. The auditor is hereby authorized upon presentation of audi tors certificates of indebtedness, reg lstered under act approved May s, 1899, to issue warrant upon the treasurer for amount of such audi tors certificates of Indebtedness to be paid out of the appropriation herein made.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07

There will be competitive exami- nation at Fort Smith June 25th for the purpose of selecting one cadet and one alternate to West Point from the Second district.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Purchase Confirmed.

The purchase of the Hot Springs railroad, twenty-two miles in length from Malvern to Hot Springs, by the Choctaw company, has been confirm ed. It is understood the Choctaw will build a line from Little Rock to Malvern to connect with its new purchase.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07

John Etu was convicted of being an accomplice of c. G. James in robbing J. T. Wilson at Hot Springs and then attempting to murder him, being sentenced to 21 years in the penitcntiary.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
BATCH OF NEW LAWS.

The following are among some of the most important acts passed by the thirty-third general assembly,:
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07

Total :. :. ...$1,179 ,093 The above list does not include 1e1e $, 100000 item appropriated for the new statc capitol, as that sum will be raised by taxation.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
Appropriations by the Legislature.

Auditor Munroe has given out the
 0wing st9tement- showing ap- .'-propriatlens made by the last legis-
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comprising ->-'ch fenfIlg district.
 See. J, Any pcrsfh violating the provisions of this act shall be deem- ed guilty of misdemcanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than $1O nor more than $25.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-07
ANSAS.
hy's Opinion.

utiEg attorneys
 on an opinion b.
 Ell Murphy, all class
 may be suspended on
 citizen of Berryville
 opinion from Gen.
 Sunday closing law,
 lg is his reply: '"Thc
 ing open on Sunday
 A drug store is a
 Tit prohibits retailing
 Bananas, ice cream DeSen6ns'sre goods. The ex- Non is selIing through charity necessity on the part of the GUS toner. If one is sick, the druggist may sell him needed medicine. The dry goods merchant may sell mate rlal to enshroud the dead. The con- tectloner or rcstauranter may sell e>o11e suffering for meal, or per hps Aedng it. The charity or ne- |esslty 7s'ofr, he part of the custo- her. The exception is for the GUS |tomer, and not for the seller. The owner of bananas and perishable things cannot lawfully sell them on Sunday to avoid their loss"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01
The LITERARY OUTLOOK
UNPLEASANT TRUTH ABOUT REPORT
ED ARG BOOK SALES.
An Author Who Has Never Published
n Line of What He HES Written
scientific NOyeIists.

Correspondence Of the indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK. Nov. 29.-Now that so many
best selling novels are being published and
pushed upon the market it is a pertinent
inquiry TO ask how the 10000 sales are eff
fected. Publicity, many will say, and pub
licity is a good word TO mouth. Advertising
is a much grosser term-too commercial for
the polite maker of books. But publicity
or advertising is not entirely to blame,
though it has much to answer for.
Not long ago one of the reputable pub
fishing houses announced with a great
beating of tom-toms and accompaniment
Of trumpet blasts that the first edition of
Slash Bosh,' the great historical romance,
would be 1Oc, 200 copies. The 100, 900 copies
were, so far as can be learned, actually
published. but only 10000 copies were bound
up. OF these, 10000 were distributed among
the book sellers of the country after great
effort. the publishers promising to adver-
tise heavily in order to move the stock of
congested book shelves which these copies
filled. Up to the present time only 10000
copies of this great historical romance have
been sold, and. as the book is now rarely
called for, the booksellers will. doubtless,
take advantage of the return privileges
hAAiNAe ~ AZ ~ NAAN lfthAA1AANAEs a.
a result it is beyond doubt a certain con-
clusion that the only one to profit from the
publication of the novel is the author. who.
of course. received a royalty on all copies
actually sold. These royalty accounts with
authors. by the way. are the only sure
guides TO exact results in book circulation.
Another publisher spent last year $4,000 in
advertising one book. Actually, it cost him
over 81 to sell each copy, as. with the ut
most effort. the sale did not reach 10000.
The profit in this case is a little difficult to
figure.
One day last week one of the members
OF a publishing house called on a large book
seller and was greeted with:
II want TO shake hands with the pub
Usher who has six novels. each exceeding
a hundred thousand in sale"
The publisher pulled a long face and re-
piled. rather sheepishly: II don't know
about the honor of such a reputation. II
Is a rather expensive business. this pub
fishing OF best selling books. 1t costs too
much
There are. Of course. some large selling
books which are exceedingly profitable 10
the publishers. but the best and steadiest
income in the publishing business is derived
from the books which are not widely popu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01
REV. BURRIS A. X
Strenuous Life of a Man Well known
in Indianapolis.

Leslie's Weekly.
Burris A. Jenkins, the newly ~inaugurated
president of Kentucky University, is a
striking example of the strenuous life"
AT the age of thirty-two he is president of
the Oldest institution of learning west of
the Allegheny mountains, for the Kentucky
University of to-day is the famous old
Pennsylvania University of pioneer times,
with nothing but a change in name. Presi-
dent Jenkins is the youngest president in
the history of the venerable institution,
which a few years ago celebrated its CEN
t~ennial, and is perhaps the youngest presi-
dent of a university in the United States.
He is certainly the youngest man who has
ever been at the head Of the two institu-
tons of learning which have attained the
dignity of universities. President Jenkins
was born in Kansas City, Mo-, in 1869, and
at the age Of twenty-five was graduated
from Bethany College. West Virginia. with
the degree of A. Il. and the highest honors
of his class. Four years of the ten which
have elapsed from the time when he left
Bethany until inaugurated president OF
Kentucky University were spent at Yale
and Harvard doing postgraduate work,
yet during that time he has been reporter,
pastor, professor and president of a uni
versity. During that period of time 'he
has served as pastor OF two large city
churches in indianapolis and Buffalo. was
professor of the New Testament in Butler
Bible College and later the first president
of the University of Indianapolis. has
preached from Honolulu TO Cambridge, has
ranched in Colorado, cycled in Europe.
canOed on the Ohio and sailed on the Gulf
of Mexico" After graduating at Bethany
he spent a year in reporting on the Kansas
City Times, in travelling and in preaching
in California and the Hawaiian islands.
Entering Yale in the autumn of 1892, he en-
gagged for two years in graduate study.
In 1894 he was married TO Miss Matte Nor
riSon Hooker, of Lexington, KY, and the
two years after his marriage were spent at
Harvard. He received his b. i. in 1895
and his NJ. A. NJ. in 1896. He was then
called to the Third Christian Church at In
dianapolis, where he remained for two
years. Then came the professorship in
Butler College and the election TO the presi-
dency of the University of indianapolis
Church at Buffalo, y. ", for about a year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01
influence of women i'm Politics.

New York Evening Post.
THE women wOuld be against it." re-
marked one of the shrewdest politicians
in the State of New York not long ago in
discussing a question for the popular vote:
and" he added. after a moments pause,
II am fast coming TO the conclusion that
the influence of the women counts for more
in our politics now than any other single
element Certain ii is that the time has
forever passed for the cid sneers over the
idea that women should help i'm the solu-
ton of our problems, and nobody except
the hopeless Bourbon longer ridicules any
suggestion fer utilizing the services which
they may render the community. The re-
vised city charter provides for the estab-
lishment OF fOrty-siX local school boards
Of five members each. and there
Will be general approval among thoughtful
people OF the policy advocated by Superin-
tendent Maxwell in an address yesterday,
when he said: Il need not emphasize the
importance OF inducing men and women
of Intelligence, public spirit and interest in
educational work to become members of
tie local school boards. 1 sincerely hope
that the borough presidents will appoint
two. IL not three, women on each board
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01
Fasting and Loss of Weight.
New York Press.

During a prolonged fast the loss Of
weight is usually rapid at first. and de-
creases as time goes on; death ensues
when a certain percentage of the loss has
been reached. and this percentage varies
according to the loss Of weight. Fat ami
mails may lose half their weight, thinner
ones perhaps two-ffths; a man or woman
of rather spare build. weighing 142 pounds,
might therefore lose about ffty-ive pounds
before ~succumbing. Children die after a
fast of from three TO five days, during
which they have lost a quarter of their
weight. Healthy adults, however. have
tasted fifty days when water has been
taken. A German physician reports the
case OF a woman. aged forty-seven years.
who tasted for ~forty-three days. taking
water freely. She lost forty-four pounds
out Of 143 pounds. and died from exhaus-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01
Deserving of sympathy.
philadelphia Record.

IHIIdUtIpIId INttUIu.
The young man who gladly allowed him
self TO be married TO the charming young
Queen Of Holland is entitled TO some meas
ure OF sympathy. No doubt he was a high
roller and a spendthrift in his bachelor
days, and probably the debts which he
expected the thrifty Dutch TO pay amount
TO a great deal, even for a prince: and no
doubt he should consider himself lucky TO
be the husband of so excellent and ac-
complished a sovereign. Stiil. he has all
Holland for a mother-in-law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01

lar. One great reason why the selling and
advertising of books will not soon become
Identical with the pushing OF an ordinary
commercial article is that the margin of
profit in book publishing is not large
enough TO allow the same methods. The
sensational publishers are realizing this
more and more. 1t doesn't pay them in the
long run to advertise more than the merit
Of the book calls for. and, while much of
the novel advertising is experimental, it is
bound TO become more d~ignifed and less
sensational.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01

Last month showed, naturally, a great
increase in number of books issued over
October. and-not so naturally-a consid-
cradle increase over the correspondents
month of last year. Every publisher claims
that he is trying to limit his output. but at
the same time he feels that he must keep
up with the procession.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-10-04
FelISburg Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Baker, of Com
manche county, and Miss Maud York
were visiting at Ira Tam's Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Early sown wheat is making a fine
stand and if the weather remains fav-
orable will afford good pasturage.
George Fell and J. w. Young held
a secret conclave at Pretty Prairie on
Tuesday night.
John Sparks laid the foundation of
Rankin & Crabtree's new building this
week.
Terry, .Jenni ngs and Gibney sold a
a car of broom corr this week.
MIR. A abraham Fisher and Miss Lulu
Parker were married at six O'Clock ON
Tuesday evening at the residence Of
the brides parents. the Rev. Philand-
err Hins haw, officiating. The bride is
the eldest daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
VIM. Parker and one of the prettiest
and most popular young women in
this neighborhood. Mr.. Fisher is one
OF the sterling young men of this COM
muuity. He has II half section a mile
and a half east of Fells burg, we'll i'm
proved, the fruit of his energy and
economy. Honest and upright, he
possesses the respect and friend ship
of the entire community. Both these
young people grew to manhood and
womanhOOd among US, have u host of
friends, aud it is safe to say that all
our people join in wishing them a
happy and prosperous voyage down
LIES stream.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-10-04

COUNTY NEWS,
By Correspondents.
South Brown.

Down with all Anarchy-Let every
law be sacred-and compel every mar
to respect and obey the law or punish
him severely for it's violation-Let nc
guilty man escape.
Putting up feed is the special order
of the day.
About an inch and quarter of rain
Friday night.
Threshing all done and machines
have pulled in for the season.
J. w. Weaver was marketing some
fat cattle last Thursday.
Harry HixOn had an attack resem-
bling paralysis last Friday but under
the sklllful care of DR.. Pearson he is
recovering.
The team belonging to Ben and Rob
Wise, left to their own volition for a
short time last week. cut a pigeon
wing across the prairie, demolishing
disc, line of wire fence and ruin
ing one of the horses by nearly am
putating one leg.
J. G. Gibson was over at Wendell
Monday doing business.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-10-04
az Come in and PAIL GOODS.

We carry full line of Dress Goods
Notions, Ladies' and Children {
Hose that, we will be pleased &c
show you-no trouble to show
goods.
Below are some of our prcies on groc-
cries:
Sugar, IL lbs. for S1.00.
One Glib. pkg. Kankakee or Banner
Oats % cents.
All kinds of spices. per ID. 30 cents.
Three cans corn, % cent?. Case 81. 10.
,Arbuckles and Lion coffee pkgs. 25c.
Raspberries, strawberries and black
berries 3 cans for % cents.
Horseshoe and Star tobacco 40 cents
per 10.
Standard navy 80 cents per Id.
Battle AK b cents per Id.
Fairbanks famous Ark soap, l. bars
for % cents.
LenOx, bars % cents.
Also have fine line of toilet soaps
that we are selling as cheap as the
cheapest.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-10-04

We have q full line of DUCK COATS,
GLOVES, WORK SHIRTS and
UNDERWEAR for all. We have
big stock of Gents Furnishing
Goods that we will sell fright.
Say? Do you use FLOUR: We can
sell you Flour, Moses Best Grade,
for 81 IS per cwt., 500 10 lots 81 ~
per cwt. Cash.
We carry full line of School Sup
plies that we sell cheaper than any
place in Edwards and adjoining
counties.
Stop eating from broken plate and
let US sell you your Queensware.
We carry full line.
School Shoes? Yes, we have them
the Dist. No. 10 and the Village
School Shoe. We guarantee to
give satisfaction. For neat dress
shoe we handle the La Vista. man
ufactured by Il. p. Smith & Son.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-10-04

There was wreck at this place
Monday afternoon. Four freight cars
were dumped by spreading rails. No
one was hurt.
DIR. Latta. of Sumner county, was
called here to consult with DIR. Haynes
over Erwin Hardy. a brother-in-law
OF, Mr.. Hardy. He was quite low but
at this writing seems to be on the
mend.
Eugene Miller is much better, able
to be around the house.
Noah Wagner and wife returned
from their Wichita sojourn Monday.
Mrs. S. B. Weber took a trip to
Macksville Monday.
w. Dey and wife were in town
Wednesday.
Mr.. Kerstine shipped car load of
cattle and hogs to Kansas City Tues
day morning.
Mr.. Peterson shipped a car load of
cattle and hogs Wednesday.
Rev. Ira Pierce was calling on
friends in town Tuesday.
The new lumber yard of Windhorst
& Harrison is filing up fast with new
lumber.