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Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16
NEWS OF ARKANSAS.
Reunited Excessive Fines.

Governor Davis reunited $490 of the $500 fine assessed against James Wright and Henry Weaver, by Little Rock justice for violating the Wilson anti-gambling law. In ex- planation of his action in these cases, Governor Davis made the following statement: 'These negroes, the proof showed, were simply engaged in what is called craps, and were not exhibiting any gambling devices or running any gambling houses, and the fine imposed in this case was out rageous and, therefore, l have taken the liberty to remit all of said fine except $1O, the usual fine assessed in such cases under the old law prior to the Wilson act. Some criticism having been made as to my action in this matter, l take this method of giving to the public my reason for the same. l do not intend to see the Wilson act made odious and ridicu- lous by the officials of this county by having them permit the gambling houses to run wide open in this city and jury of their peers acquit them and see the severe penalty of this law inflicted on the ignorant negroes for shooting craps. It is not the in- tention of the Wilson gambling act to punish any such cases, but they are left under the old law regulating gambling which existed prior to the passage of this act. The Wilson gambling act, in my judgment, was only intended to reach those who ex- hibited gambling devices and ran gambling houses. The conviction of these two negroes, in my opinion is travesty and mocllery of justice They are now on the farm under the lash of taskmaster, in my judg- ment only to make this law odious and l am determined to see justice done and do not intend to see the penalties of this act imposed upo1 them"
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16
To Worlds Fair Workers.

The following circular letter is being sent out by Charles Watkins, clerk of the Arkansas worlds fair directory, to the various county vice presidents:
 '"The executive committee of the Louisiana Purchase exposition, in session Thursday evening, the 1st instant, at Little Rock, passed a resolution that the vice president of each county, who was elected in ac- cordance with section of the report of the comittee on permanent or ganization, should proceed at once to organize by selecting suitable man from each township in his coun- ty, and where there is a city then such number as in his judgment is deemed proper, that he send to me the names to be submitted to the governor for appointment, and that they then be notified so they may commence work at once. The com mittee recommends that this work be non-partisan in it's nature, and that democrats and republicans alike be selected, but where an appoint ment has been made in a township by either the governor or MT. Whit taker it shall be confirmed in lieu of an appointment by the vice presi- dent for that township"
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16
Sudden Death of Three Children.

Three children of James Malone, of Crawford county, met a violent death one day recently within an hour of each other. The two oldest sons, 3 and 4 years of age, respect ively, were left at home, while the mother, with her 9-months old babe, was at creek doing the family washing. Hearing her older chil- dren's screams, the mother rushed to the house to find that they had been bitten by a rattlesnake. The children died one hour later. Re- membering the babe she had left crawling about the banks of the stream, Mrs. Malone hurried back, only to find it had fallen in and drowned, the body having lodged in some driftwood a hundred yards be- low. The shock was too much for the mother, and it is feared she will lose her mind.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16
Not Against the Law
Attorney General George !

Attorney General George " phy addressed the folloWingl munication to Secretary {. F. Cao ley, of the Hot Springs Bushes Mems League: ~The auditor hal referred to me your communlcatlonY of the Sd instant, stating that your league is considering proposltlon to employ an expert rate-maker readjust the rates on all fire risks your city, basing such rates Gn tft rates accorded a city of the Nfrst- class under the old Arkansas ( ciation, to be used as a guideJby ! citizens to ascertain whether oE 4J( any given risk is paying to1 Ggh aN rate, etc., and asking whether yourN doing so will be a violation of the antitrust law. You also say that this course is an effort of the busi- ness men of Hot Springs to relieve themselves from unjust rates of in, surance.
 'It will not be violation of the law to do the act suggested in your letter. The object of the law was to prevent combinations and rating in furtherance of them by the con- panies issuing insurance, a raising of rates, etc. It does not prohibit the inhabitants of cities and towns from getting up a guide for their own protection"
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16
1899. 1900.
 Tons. Tons.

The annual report of Major Gen. eral Macarthur, dated July 4, 1901, the day that he relinquished com- mand of the division of the Philip pines, has been received at the war department. The period covered by the report is from October 1, 1900. General MacArthur gives the follow ing statistics from May 5, 1900, to June 30, 1901 (during which time ther were 1,026 conflicts between American troops and insurgents) :, which show the casualties on both sides: Americans-Killed, 245 :; wounded, 490; captured, 11S :; missing, 20. Insurgents-Killed, 2,S54; wounded, 1,193; cap- tured, 6,572; surrendered, 23,- o95. During the same pe- riod the following material was cap- tured or surrendered from the insur- gents: Rifles, 15,693; rifle ammu- milton, 296,365 rounds; revolvers, s6S; bolos, 3,516; cannon, 122; can- non ammunition, 10,270 rounds.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16
BRIEF MENTION.

A big Confederate reunion will be held at Batesville September 12. >The shipment of the famous AL berta peach from this state is now in full blast.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16

Peter Jackson, the negro pugilist, died at Victoria, B. C., on the 9th.
 The importations of munitions of war into China is to be stopped.
 The Alabama constitutional con- vention adopted a clause permitting women who own property to vote in all bond elections.
 General Corbin has sailed from Manila for home. The general says the military problem in the Philippines has been practically solved, and the era of civil govern ment will follow in due time.
 The greatest strike in the history of the United States, involving the heaviest loss both to men and manu- lecturers, is that between the steel workers and the great steel trust. While the parties directly involved will be first to feel its effects, the general public will be the greatest sufferers.
 The announcement of the gov ernment's determination to establish a Cuban army, has caused great de- pression among the Spanish resi- dents of the island, as they fear their interests will be jeopardized by such an organization. The enlisting of recruits for the army will begin inn mediately. The organization will be under the charge of Major Roberts of the Second Artillery.
 Citizens of Tampa, Fla, took an unusual course to end a strike by kidnapping the strike leaders and de- porting them from the city. For several weeks the cigarmakers, most ly Cubans and Spaniards, had been out, and all efforts to settle the trouble failed. It was then the bus mess men determined on putting an end to the strike by forcibly expell- ing the leaders from the com munity.
 For the first time since the Span ish war, President Mckinley has ap- proved the death sentence in the case of an enlisted man. The case is that of Private Phineas Foutz, Company K, Nineteenth Infantry. This sol dier was convicted by general court martial at Cebu, Philippine Islands of the murder of Geneviva Torres, g native Filipino girl, by stabbing he1 to death with a sword cane in he1 home at Mandate, Cebu, November 15, 1900.
 During the sixteen months since the passage of the national banking act there have been organized in th' United States 665 national banking associations, with an aggregate capi tai of $34,26T, T,00O, accompanied b, bond deposit aggregating $1o,o06, 200. Of these banks 457 were or ganized with a capital of less thar fifty thousand dollars, the tota amounting to $11, ,S82, 1000, and 20' with capital of fifty thousand dol lars or over, the aggregate amount ing to $22,3S5,000.
 The following ststement show the amount of coal mined in the va rious states for the years 1899 an' 1890:
 1899. 1900. Tons. Tons. Illinois. .. .24,439,019 25,575,36 | Jou,o s 1rr drQ < 0OO %
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16

The steel trust is negotiating for the purchase of all the principal iron mills in the south.
 Stock of the steel trust fell sev- eral points on account of President Shaffer's strike order.
 Senator Cullom expresses the opinion that the next congress will partially revise the tariff.
 The entire business portion of Rantoul, H., consisting of five blocks, was wiped out by fire on the 10th.
 A company with $100,Ooo,0oo capital is securing options on coal mining properties throughout the country.
 Lord Kitchener has issued an or der that all Boers who fail to sur render by September 15 will be ban ished from South Africa.
 Walter Dimmick, former chief clerk of the San Francisco mint, has been arrested, charged with the theft of $20,0OO in gold bullion,
 The husband of Mrs. Carrie Ma tion, of saloon smashing fame, has brought suit for divorce, alleging neglect of family duties and aban- donment.
 The Parkhurst Society of New York city claim to have procured positive evidence that the police of the big metropolis are in league with owners of gambling houses, and that when a raid is forced by citizens, secret warning is given the dive keeper.
 Joe Washington, colored, met the horrible fate of death by burning at the stake eighteen miles from Savannah, Ga., for the usual crime. The negro met his fate without a word of appeal for mercy. The husband of the victim applied the match to the timbers piled about the doomed man.
 Jack Winters, a former employe, has confessed that he robbed the Sel- by smelting works near San Fran cisco of $2S0,00O worth of gold bull lion. He told where the gold was, and it has all been recovered. Win ters did the job alone, and it is said the superintendent of the works promised him immunity if he would assist in recovering the bullion.
 Bradstreet's commercial report says: Despite some irregularlty; due to the recurrence of corn dam age reports from the eastern surplus producing states and the formal launching of the much-heralded gen. eral steel workers strike, the aggre- P gate business the country over seems to be of a good and, in most sections unprecedented volume for this sea- , son of the year.
 The steel workers at Chicago Joliet and several other points re.
 fused to obey the strike order o1 f President Shaffer. Officials of the Amalgamated Association claim a they will have the backing of eighty four national organizations, with { ] membership of two million men, an( Q that if needed the sum of $5O,00( a per day can be raised to sustain thu Q strikers.
 t A cablegram received from MT ,, Rockhill reports that the delay il
 signing the final protocol of agree t ment between the powers and Chin; s is due to objections raised by Grea o Britain against the internationa n commission for the revision of tn l. tariff. The nature of the Britisl f objections is not stated. It also ap : pears that the British governmen F asks the reconsideration of som F clauses as to which no agrccmen o has yet been reached, owing to tn l. objections of some of the powers.
 The census bureau has complete ), the compilation of statistics as t T. sex, general nativity, and color i n NT L. ,o
Newport weekly independent., 1901-08-16
Colored Odd Fellows.

After a four days session the col ored grand lodge of Odd Fellows of Arkansas and Household of Ruth ad- journed at Pine Bluff on the 9th. Fort Smith will be the next place of meeting. About 330 visitors were in attendance, including 200 delegates to the two orders. There are now 170 lodges in the state, embracing a, membership of 5,183 Odd Fellows and 1900 of Household of Ruth. The report of the treasurer indicates cash on hand $3,000.
 Two men working on building at Jonesboro were seriously injured by the collapse of pillars to the struc- ture. The building was valued at $10,00O, asd was nearing comple- ton.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
BROWNS BUSINESS COLLEGE
 WINS WITHOUT WAITING.

Howsuccess brightens and cheers. To organize and equip school in New England and secure at once large pa t. ronage of excellent people is a victory for the Brown method of doing buSi- ness. The success that attended the opening is attributed partly to the fact that the original Brown college in South Norwalk is so widely and favor ably known among business men. The Brown colleges now cover the entire territory between New Haven and New York and are in touch with over one hundred thousand business men who employ clerical help. Young people cannot be taught quickly enough to fill the demands for stenographers and bookkeepers. At the present time the Bridgeport. college has two calls for stenographers and has no one far enough advanced to fill either. Miss Alice O'Connell was placed, last week, with the American Ordnance Co. All students upon completion of the course are placed in positions free of charge. Particulars for the asking.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
THE HOTELS.

H. M. Knapp, of the reliable firm of Burr & Knapp, with Mrs Knapp, is stopping at the Newtown Inn.
 w. H. Gardner, Bridgeport drug gist, and Mrs Gardner, are enjoying a sOjourn at the Inn.
 Leonard K. Hotchkiss and family of New Haven, who have occupied the Beardsley cottage, return next week to New Haven.
 Mrs Bloom of Brooklyn, who has been at the Inn for six weeks, return ed to the city on Monday.
 Dr and Mrs Halsey and son of New York returned to the city, Tuesday, after an enjoyable stay of six weeks at the Inn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
purple and white flowers, was beauti-

l Miss Minnie Somers has returned home after month spent at the shore, and it was good to see her in her place at the organ on Sunday, although Mrs Francis filled the vacancy very satis- factorily to all. MT Curtis went to New York, Tues day, in the interests of his school, re- turning Wednesday night The school opened Thursday with full number of boys.
 Mrs Sophia Kellogg returned on Tuesday from a week $ trip to the Pan- American.
 Frederick Foster has been quite poorly since his sisters death, his con- dition being such as to give his friends great anxiety.
 Charles Veshlage of Brooklyn has been the guest of MT and Mrs H. Lake.
 Mir and Mrs James Lee returned from their summer outing at the shore, last week.
 Mrs Howard Andrews at the last re- port was not as well.
 Mrs Mary Cornwall is visiting her son in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
AN ENERGETIC MINISTER.

 Rev R. II. Sherman recently harvest ed D bushels of potatoes from half an acre of ground.
 Miss B. A. Lewis is having her house remodeled inside and out. Carpenter James J. Ward is doing the work.
 James s. Tyler and family spent, last Thursday, in Norwalk attending the celebration of the 25Oth anniversary of the founding of the town.
 Mrs w A. Sherman and Mrs J. H. Wheeler spent Sunday with friends in Bethel. The severe shower of Sunday night did good deal of damage to crops in thls vicinity. Lightning struck one of the great ash trees near the ceme- tery gate in precisely the same place where the tree was struck before, thus giving us an exception to the rule that ''Lightning never st rikcS twice in the same place.'
 Mrs A. Sherman and children of Hartford are visiting at the Baptist parsonage.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
WEST REDDING.
CHURCH INTERESTS.

CHURCH INTERESTS.
 The Epworth League was held as usual on Tuesday evening with Miss Belle Carter as leader. A prayer meeting was held on Thurs day evening at the home of Charles Bronsons.
 Rev MT Veits of Bedding Center will occupy the Long Ridge pulpit, next Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Nelly of New Jersey spent Sun- day with Miss Bronson.
 Mrs Hattie Platt of Danbury is wis iting at Theodore Carter's for short time.
 MT .Amery is being entertained by MT Bankert, this week.
 Miss Lulu Stone has returned home after a short visit with friends in New Milford.
 Miss Essie Mead of Mill Plain is the guest of Miss Belle Carter.
 Miss Grace Barnum commenced her kindergarten school at 359 Main street Danbury, on Monday last.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
CURED OF CHRONIC DIARRHOEA AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF
 SUFFERING.

"I suffered for thirty years with diarrhoea and thought I was past being cured," says John s. Halloway, of French Camp, Miss. "I had spent so much time and money and suffered so much that l had given up all hopes Of recovery. I was so feeble from the effects of the diarrhoea that could do no kind of labor, could not even travel, but by accident I was permitted to find bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after taking several bottles I am en- tirely cured of that trouble. am so pleased with the result that I am anxious that it be in reach of all who suffer as I have" For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Cur tis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; WIN. Hurd, Long Hill; The B. c. Platt Co.,, Haw- leyville;A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
THE ACADEMY OPENS.
ON MONDAY WITH W. W. GARDNER AS
 PRINCIPAL.

The Newtown Academy opened, Monday, with p pupils enrolled and this number will be increased to about 30. William w. Gardner, the efficient and popular principal of last year, is in charge and he has secured Miss Jes- sic Taylor as his assistant. People in nearby towns can send their children here with confidence that good work will be done for them, if the students perform their part. Principal Gard ner is at present boarding at c. H. Gays, but later will return to the home of Selectman Morris. Miss Helen Blakeman of Botsford is among the new pupils enrolled.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

'Awful anxiety was felt for the wid- ow of the brave General Burnham of Machias, Me-, when the doctors said she would die from pnuemonia before morning." writes Mrs s. H. Lincoln, who attended her that fearful night, but she begged for Dr Kings New Discovery, which had more than once saved her life, and cured her of con sumption. After taking, she slept all night. Further use entirely cured her, This marvellous medicine is guaranteed to cure all throat, chest and lung diseases. Only soc and Sl. LOO. Trial bottles free at R. H. Beers & O.. Newtown; William J. Beehler, Brook field; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
TRUMBULL.
CHURCH INTERESTS.

| CHURCH INTERESTS. 1 No services were held in the Congre- gational church on Sunday last, Pastor Thomas being absent from home. Many of the young people of the con- gregation enjoyed delightful recep- tion on Friday evening at the home of of MT and Moulthrop of White Plains. A large company from Bridgeport were present. Itis hoped Mrand Mrs Moul- thrOp will remain in town but there is some likelihood that they will move to Stratford at the approach of cold wealth CT. They have made many friends here and will be greatly missed should they remove from Trumbull.l
 The monthly Endeavor sociable was held on Tuesday evening, fine pro- gram being rendered. The Epworth League of Nichols attended in body and were warmly welcomed.
 The services at the Congregational church, next Sunday, win be appropri- ate to the calamity which has befallen the Nation. The pastor will take spec ial note of the lessons to be drawn from the martyrdom of the late Presi- dent.
 The annual roll call, reunion and SUD- per of the church will be held Thurs day evening, September 26. If stormy the first fair night.
 No school sessions at White Plains, this week, owing to the illness of the teacher, Miss Hall, who is suffering from malarial fever.
 The Bridgeport Morning Telegram Union is now for sale at Plumb Broth | ers' store every morning upon arrival of the TIP train.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
REDDING.
NINETY-SIX YEARS OLD.

Mrs Lucy Lee, who is 96 years old, wrote letter of four pages to one of her friends, few days ago, in a clear and legible hand. Truly remarkable feat for one of her great age.
 A young daughter has come to glad. den the home of Mr Mcconnell, who bought the Kelly place on Couch Hill. MT Mcconnell is great Christian worker andhas had a house full of boarders, mostly good Christian peo- pie, this summer.
 Frank Lee has traded his farm for a house in New York City and will take up his residence there. He has a job on the underground tunnel now being built for the Subterranean road.
 The contractors are busy getting their roads in order for inspection be- fore town meeting. They have had a hard time of it this summer, owing to the frequent washOuts.
 The schools of the town were closed on Thursday on account of the funer- al of the President.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
TOWN TOPICS.
POOTATUCk GRANGE ADOPTS
 RESOLUTIONS
ON THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT MIG KIN
 LEY.

The following resolutions were adopted by Pootatuck Grange at the regular meeting, Tuesday evening:
 Whereas, Our beloved President, William Mckinley, has been cruelty murdered by the treacherous hand of an assassin and his useful life and great and glorious career brought to an untimely end, and,
 Whereas, We as body wish to ex- press our adherence of the dastardly crime and our sympathy to the dis tressed relatives of our lamented President and the country at large.
 Be it resolved, That Pootatuck Grange, No. 129, P. of H., hereby ex- press it's heartfelt sorrow at the great loss we have sustained and that this expression be written upon the pages of the Grange Record, and published in THE VIEWPOINT BEE, and we recOm- mend to the proper authorities the immediate passage of a bill making it treason, and punishable with death, any attempt upon the lives of the President or Vice President, and as it seems that notoriety is the main ob- ject sought in thus seeking the lives of our rulers, we suggest that the trial and execution of these Wretched people be in as secret and private manner as possible.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
TWO RIBS BROKEN.

AS THE RESULT OF FOOLHARDY
 JUMP.
 Peter, Russian, in the employ of w. A. Leonard at the Inn, fractured two ribs by jumping from an upper window in the barn on to hay rig ging. He was to complete his labors for the season on Saturday, and the ac- cident will lay him up for 10 days. Dr A. L. Schuyler is attending him.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20

The Bridgeport freight, passing Newtown about 4.30 p. m., broke down on Sunday near Fairchild $ crossing at Long Hill. The conductor was oblig- ed to walk to Bridgeport where he se- cured'one of the yard engines. It was run up to Long Hill, coupled on to the disabled engine and the train pulled into Bridgeport. The passenger and milk trains were delayed for about an hour.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
HERMITAGE!

ter of Lyon's Plains, have visited. at E. B. SherwOOd's.
 Mrs N Leffert is soon to to have another operation. Dr White and trained nurse will be in attendance. Her many friends hope for her com plete restoration.
 Miss Elsie Sanford, the teacher in the Wilson's Mills school, was at her home in Bedding over Sunday.
 Mrs B. B. Sherwood and daughter are spending few days in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-20
STOOD DEATH OFF.

B. B. Munday, a lawyer of Henrietta, Tex, once, fooled a grave-digger. He says. My brother was very low with malarial fever and jaundice. I per suaded him to try Electric Bitters, and he was soon better, but continued their use 'unt1l he was wholly cured. l am sure Electric Bitters saved his life." Thisremedy expels malaria, kills disease germs and purifies the blood; aids digestion, regulates liver. kidneys and bowels, cures constipation. dyspepsia, nervous diseases, kidney troubles, female complaints; gives per feet health. Only soc at R. il. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; William J. Beehler, Brooktield; A. B. Fancher, Hawley- vile.