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CUSTER POST NO. l G. A R
Meets second and fourth Monday ey
enings in G. A. R. hall.
Jabez Cook, P. c.
J.. A. Cokefair, Adit.
, 1901-01-24

LARAMIE LODGE NC. 4. A. o. o. ".
Meets every Monday evening in 4. o.
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G. W. Bussard. Recorder.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Henderson Parrott and wife to Wm. Parrott, one acre in 2113. ?, $50.
 State of Arkansas to Nathan Gra- ham, 80 acrSs 16-14-2.
 United States to Thomas H. Stewart, 159 acres 29 1O-3, by homestead.
 United States to heirs of Amanda F. Stewart, 41.2O acres 291O3, by home stead.
 w. A. Joyce and wife to w. F. Bishop, 200 acres, 14-11-2, $1200.
 Wm. B. Chastain to J. w. Reed, lot 3, block "K," Chastain's addition to Newport, $50.
 J. H. Balch and wife to Dr. G. A. Causey, 20 acres 35-11-1, $25.
 State of Arkansas to James McAfee, 40 acres 23-12-2.
 c. A. Tucker and wife to Wm. G. Estes, 380.66 acres of 31-10-3, $640.
 c. A. Tucker and wife to Wm. G. Estes, interest in 80 acres 31-1O-3, $160.
 John Arnold, ct al. to c. c. Russell, 320 acres 11-14-1, $1920.
 T. s. Stephens and wife to John H. Keel, 268.52 acres 18-1O-3, 5000. '"
 T. s. Stephens and wife to John H. Keel, 6961 acres 18-1O-3 and 13-10-4, $2O0.
 State of Arkansas to Albert Lashlee, 160 acres 1-10-1.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
BETTER POLITICS.

It is encouraging to observe the changed tone of the yellow journals since the death of Mckinley. They seem to have come to a realizing sense of theI duty to the public and no longer pursue firgititious course. Public men, likewise, have assumed a more moderate tone and no longer talk in the language of anarchy.
 This is as it should be. Violent publications and violent speeches have done their worst. Political discussion will henceforward be moved to and maintained on a higher plane. Vociferousness will not be accepted as authority nor blackguard ism as wisdom. Political discussion will be calmer and more rational. Invective will be less dealt in. Pat riotism will rise above partisanism and the country will be educated rather than bulldozed.-Co Appeal.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

The large frame house occupied by John Taylor, upon the farm of T. s. Stephens down on the Island, was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday night between twelve and one o'clock
 The fire caught from a defective fue and the house was so soon wrap ped in flames, that the occupants had to escape in their night clothes, all the contents being lost.
 Two thousand pounds of seed cot ton, stored on one porch was burned and the loss on household goods was probably $250. The house was valued at S750 and no insurance was carried either upon residence or contents.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
NEWPORT THE OBJECTIVE POINT

President Newman Erb, Of the South Missouri and Arkansas Rail road, while in conversation with Mayor Jas. w. Grubbs en route from Cape Girardeau to Poplar Bluff, as sured him that the intention of this road was still to come to Newport.
 He said that there could be no doubt that they would soon be run ming into Pocahontas, as the contract for the construction thus far had been let and was to be completed by Jan uary 1st.
 Newport was named as one of the objective points in t1e charter of the s. M. & A. and from the encourage ment given MT. Grubbs by the high est official of the road, there is every reason to believe the construction work will next year be taken up from Pocahontas to this city.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
COTTON CROP REPORT.

The government weather bureau crop report for week ending Tuesday October 1st, announces that higher temperatures were general, with an almost total absence of rain. There was no frost and no damage to the crops is reported from that of the previous week.
 The mean temperature at Newport was 72 and the total precipitation zero.
 Cotton has opened rapidly and pick ing has been pushed under the favor able weather conditions. In some To- calities, the entire crop is reported as being open, and will all be gathered in the first picking. In other localities the crop will be gathered by the last of October; in some few places by the middle of that month. The crop is sufficiently far enough advanced to indicate that the yield will be shorter than was at first expected.
 NORTHEAST SECTION.
 Cherry Valley, Cross County-Geo. Misner-The weather has been hot and dry; good weather to make cot ton open, and favorable for picking cotton and harvesting hay, which has progressed rapidly. An unusual amount of wheat and rye being sown this year.
 Gregory, Woodruff county-G. S. Fowler-Heavy dews; cool nights. Cotton picking general and progress ing; yield light. Corn gathering gen. eral.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
GOVERNMENT REPORT.
Shows General Impairment of Cot ton Crop Conditions-Averages
 of Various States.
By COtter Wire.

By Cotter Wire.
 The monthly report of the statistician for the department of agriculture shows the average condition of cotton on September 25th to have been 61 4 as compared with 71.4 on the 24th day of the preceding month, 67 on Octo- Der 1, 1900, 62.4 at the corresponding date in 1899 and 70.3 the monthly Oct ober average for the last ten years.
 Rarely has so general an impair ment of conditions been reported as the departments various crop report ing agencies make in this report. Bearing witness to this, there is a de- cline of g points in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee; in Georgia and Louis jana; 10 in Louisiana and Arkansas: P i'll Mississippi; 10 in Texas; 15 in Indian Territory and 12 in Missouri. While the condition in Georgia and Louisiana is still one point above the 10 year average of those states, the reports from every other cotton growing state compares unfavorably with the average October condition.
 Following is the average condition of the different states:
 South Carolina, 67. Georgia, 73. Florida, 65. Alabama, 65. Mis8is- sippi, 66. Louisiana, 52. Texas, 51. Arkansas, 51. Missouri, 61. Indian Territory, 61
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04

Three Cornered Fight for Arkansas
 Senatorship Seems Probable.

Little Rock, Ark, October 1.-The rumors circulating in several sections of the state relative to the prospect i've candidacy of eX-Governor James P. Eagle, for the United States Senate, were partially confirmed by that gen tleman late this evening. Governor Eagle has been absent several days holding a revival in Lonoke county, and returned to Little Rock last night When seen today and asked regarding the rumors, he said:
 "Well, I hardly know what to say. l did tell you some weeks ago that I was not candidate, nor would make scramble for the high place, but you will remember I told you also that I was not afraid to run, if the people would have a chance to settle the matter. Now, understand the sen atorship will be left to the people at a uniform Democratic primary, and, while l do not say positively that 1 will be candidate, you can state that I may enter the field later on. I am considering the matter carefully, and will let the people know in due time what I will do. I have plenty of sub stantial encouragement, especially since the present personal campaign started between the two distinguished gentlemen now appearing in joint discussion over the state.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
MISTAKEN FOR A DEER.
Chuck Miller in Critical Condition As Result of Shot Made By James Earls Near Remmel
 Friday.

Chuck Miller, eighteen years of age, while out hunting two and a half miles east of Remmel Friday afternoon, September 27th, was shot in the thigh by James Earls, another hunter, who mistook Miller, moving among the trees and thick underbrush, for deer and fired.
 The hounds had been upon the trail of deer and young Earls knew nothing of the fact that his own father and Miller were in the same woods, hay ing joined the chase.
 Earls carried a 38 winchester and the ball entered Miller's hip and has not been located. The wound is evi- dently very serious one owing to the part of the body affected and at last reports, Miller was in a very critical condition.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

s. H. Jackson, Lynn and Louella Nugent, Newport.
 G. T. Henry, Paroquet, and Lizzie Kelley, Paroquet.
 Jas. Montamat, Remmel and Rette Burton, Layton.
 Frank w. Lynn, Newport and Hen rietta Petit, Newport.
 Albert Story, Tuckerman and Mrs. Alice Young, Hazel Grove.
 J. T. Nicholson, Swifton, and Err nest Maxwell, Swifton.
 Thurlow- Bacon, Newport and Sallie Humes, Newport.
 Griffin Johnson Auvergne and Mrs. Annie Holladay, Auvergne.
 James Smith, Newport and So- pronia Bolurngrath, Newport.
 Robt. R. Scantlin, Bradford and Abbie Bright, Grand Glaize.
 D. H. Busby, Kenyon and Maggie Dunavan, Kenyon.
 Jno D. Davis, Newport and Mary B. Fletcher, Newport.
 Edgar Thomson, Tupelo and Mrs Kate Henson, Tupelo.
 Riley McMillon, Newport and Lizzie Gibbons, Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
RUTHERFORD-G GLENN.

The marriage of Miss sophia Ruth erford to MT. Edgar Glenn, as an- nounced last week, will take place at the Presbyterian church today at ? o'clock, Rev. J. B. Latham perform ing the ceremony. Messrs. Carter Fitzhugh, J. w. Butler, Jr., w. D. Watts and M. M. Rutherford will be the attendants. Messrs Reed Butler, Charles Metcalf, John Morrow and Wash Ball will act as ushers. The bride and groom will leave on the 2:40 train for St. Louis and other points. Soon after their return they will begin housekeeping in the hand some residence on Spring Street now occupied by Mr. c. B. Lewis.-Bates- vile Bee Wednesday,.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
CONSTRUCTION CERTAIN.
J. M. Stayton, Attorney for the Morn ing Star Returns With Assurances From the President of the Road that the Construc-
 tion Work Will Soon
 Commence.

The long looked for and much talk ed of Morning Star Railroad will soon be under process of construction, is the announcement of J. M. Stayton, attorney for the road, who returned Friday morning from New York City, where he received this assurance, di- rect from the lips of the president of the Morning Star Railroad, Mr. c. H. Jackson.
 MT. StaytOn made the trip to the Wall Street metropolis in the interest of the road, where with Colonel E. D. Chadick, he consulted President Jack son.
 In the building of any road, the most important step is the floating of the bonds, and those of the Morning Star, it can now be authoritatively an- nounced, will be accepted by capital ists of sufficient means to insure the construction of the proposed route. MT. Jackson is business man, plain spoken in regard to his purposes and conservative in all promises. He has been assured that the bonds of the road will be accepted and has no hesi tancy now in announcingthe good news.
 Colonel Chadick will return to this city in about fifteen or twenty days, as soon as the details looking toward the construction of the road, can be concluded and then the actual work of grading and laying the rails will be commenced i'll earnest.
 The advantages of the Morning Star Railroad to this city and to this sec tiOn of Arkansas as an outlet to the rich mineral deposits of the counties north, have many times been recount ed. It is with unanimity that these advantages are appreciated by the people, who will rejoice to know the road on paper is soon to be transform ed to one of steel rails on the good hard earth of Jackson county.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
GENTRY IS COMING.

The society editor will probably overlook the arrival in this city of MT. and Mrs. Snyder, but society itself will not be so careless. True, MT. Snyder does not pretend to be a gentleman, nor can Mrs. s. boast the proud title of lady. Notwithstanding this handicap the couple are very popular in Newport. They are charm ing entertainers, graceful dancers, elegant dressers, popular everywhere and never gossip about their "nabors." " Neither was ever known to speak harshly and their nature is at all times manifest. They have both travelled extensively, but never bore one by long drawn out descriptions of the many sights they have seen. The children 'ove them and they love the children. In fact, every fond mother wishes her little ones to spend an afternoon or evening with MT. and Mrs. Snyder. She knows they will enjoy themselves immensely because this pair are only two of the beautiful little animals among the 300 compris- ing Gentry Brothers famous trained animal exhibition which will make this city visit for one day, Friday Oct. Il, afternoon and evening.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
MCRAE DESERTS JONES.
Latter's Criticism of Clarke for Urg- ing Payment of Hudson Bank Bonds Brings McRae to Arms.-Clarke Offers
 To Buy Trust
 Stock.

Congressman Thomas c. McRae, the life long political friend of Senator Jones is now in arms against the sen ator and proposes to use his active in fiuence in bringing about his (Jones') defeat. To this end, he has contri- buted to ex-Governor Clarke's cam paign in furnishing him letter writ ten by Jones from this city, after at tacking Clarke's position as attorney for the Hudson Bank bond claimants, trying to square himself with McRae, who was also an attorney for these claimants.
 Congressman McRae did not satisfy himself with exposing this ideplay of the Senator's, who privately justi- fled the congressman's position while publicly attacking his opponents, the 'eX-Governor. He did more in an able defense of the justice of the demands of the Hudson Bank bond owners.
 In his speech at Lonoke Saturday, Clarke gave Jones a surprise in offer ing to pay $1OO for $100 worth of stock in the American Cotton Company, but the proposition was accepted. Clarke then said 'all I want is to get behind the scenes of this trust and then in stead of hitting it in the high places, I will tell you all about it from the standpoint of a stockholder. The senatorial fight is evidently waxing warm.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE.

Time table, No. 160 went into effect October 1st, making change in the time of four trains on the Iron Noun tain.
 Number 54 is put back on it's old time 11:22 a. m., while 6S is changed from 9:21 to 8:58 p. m.
 The South bound local freight is now due to leave at 700 a. m. instead of 500 a. m. and passenger 67, the St. Louis & Hot Springs Express, is now due at 6:01 a. m.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
INSPECT THE LINE.
Mayor Grubbs and Captain F. w. Tucker In the Party of Officials Looking Over the s.
 M. & A. Track.

A special train in charge of Con- ductor Charles D. Hays came in over the s. M. x A. road last night from Cape Girardeau, bringing President Newman Erb, of New York; Chief Engineer w. c. Combs, of Cape Gi- rardeau; General Manager E. F. Blomeyer, of Cape Girardeau, General Attorney F. E. Burroughs, of Cape Girardeau, I. M. Dillenhoefer and I. B. Henry, of New York; R. E. Rom- bauer, of St. Louis; J. w. Grubbs, of Newport, Ark; J. H. Mitchell, of Chicago, and F. w. Tucker, of Clover Bend, Ark, who stopped at the Quinn last night for supper. after which they took the south bound passenger for Pocahontas, Ark. The gentlemen, all of whom are officers or directly interested in the new road, will in- spect the line from the Arkansas town to this city.
 It is asserted that one object of the trip is to interest New York and Chicago capitalists in the road. The $. M. & A. is either the property of one of the main lines or will become such as soon as it is made valuable. In conversation recently with a gen. tleman who is on the inside of affairs, he stated decisively that the Illinois Central had no direct connection with the road, but that it was entirely in dependent. It was stated, however, that the road would be for sale as soon as it proved valuable to one of the larger systems. Poplar Bluff Sentinel
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
BITTEN BY A MAD DOG.

A small boy, while picking cotton i'll a field near Weldon Wednesday after noon about four o'clock twas bitten by a mad dog and in less than two hours was taken so sick as to be unable to walk.
 The facts as learned were very meagre and neither the name of the party nor the present condition of the boy could be learned.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
COLONEL MINOR IGNORED.

Col. L. Minor on Thursday morning rec eived his commission, bearing the signature of the governor, secretary of state and major general, to be bri- gadier general of Arkansas state guard and reserve militia, which makes Colonel Minor the third rank ing officer in the state. The appoint ment is a good one, which we heartily endorse.
 It is another instance of the good judgment of Major W. H. Haynes, ,who intends to subdivide the state for the present and until the several compan- ies have organized their military com panies into two military divisions, to be designated Division No. 1, all of that part of the state north of the Ar kansas river, and Division No. 2, that part of the state south of the Arkan- sas river. These two divisions are to be commanded respectively by Bri- gadier General Minor and Brigadier- General Green. Major Gen. Haynes says:
 "In nominating these officers for appointment, it was my opinion that the Well-knOWn zeal of these men warranted the conviction that in their respective fields of duty they would materially assist in the reorganization of the state guard. Moreover, I am satisfied each of chem possesses the necessary ability, energy and military experimentation being veterans-to do honor to our state."
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Furnished By Local Commission Office
 of Cotter & Go.
COTTON.

New York-Oct. 7.91, 7.92; Novem Der 7.92, 7.93; Dec. 7.97, 799; January 7.98, 7.99; March 7.96, 7.97; May 7.9S, 500. Spots 8 5-16, steady; sales, con- tinental 50.
 New Orleans-Oct. 7.91, 9.92; Dec. 7.85, 7.86; Jan. 7.85, 7.86; March 7.S5, 7.86; May 7.85, 7.87.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04

It is currently reported and gener- ally understood that Major T. J. Wat son, fate of Minors army, will be ap- pointed quartermaster- general on the staff of the brigadier-general.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
FOR RENT.

Two story dwelling house number 218 Hazel Street. Apply to J. M. Stayton. dtf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Suburban Grade Crossings.

A woman was killed last night at Ken
sington, Md, by a Baltimore and Ohio
train because the crossing at that point is
not protected by any form Of barrier. The
victim was permitted to step upon the
track without the least warning Of the ap-
preach Of a train. The scene of the tragedy
Is beyond the jurisdiction of the District
Con missioners, but local sentiment Is
nevertheless seriously aroused by this and
similar grade crossing accidents of the past
Kensington lies within the range of su-
burban habitation. The crossings are used
almost as frequently as are those In some
sections of the city, and require as much
protection. The state Of Maryland ought
to act In this matter without delay The
railroads entering Washington and Balti-
more should be required to guard their
lines at all points Of danger. whether the
place is a city street or a country road or
the thoroughfare OF a village.
The pending grade crossing bills affect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
MIR. welItnEton's Democracy

The New York Sun says that Senate
Wellington seems to be the man without a
party" This Is a mistake. Mr.. Yelling
ton. for all practical purposes. is good
democrat. He went over to the democracy
last year on the issue of Imperialism. and
ne still holds that ground. Since Congress
reassembled he has voted with the demo-
Gratis on such questions are of moment
now in the political world He will prob
ably continue to do so. He Is by no means
a homeless politician. He keeps his seat
on the republican side of the chamber, but
when the Senate divides on any matter
bearing directly or indirectly on the ques-
ton which Mr.. Wellington believes over
shadows all other questions he takes his
place with the men who followed Mr.. Bryan
In the recent campaign.
The difference between the attitude of
Nc. Wellington and that of Mr.. Morgan or
Mr. Hoar is easily described. Mr.. Morgan
Ia an imperlalist, but voted for Mr. Bryan.
He did that because he did not believe his
party IL successful would be able or even
disposed to put the government on the
back track in the new possessions. He
considered the money Issue and the tariff
issue Of greater Importance. and on those
Issues he stood with his party. Mr.. Hoar
Is an antI-mperialist. but voted for Mr..
Mckinley. He did that because. great as
be considered the Issue Of Imperialism tc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

be, he regarded other issues as greater.
AS a sound money man and a protectionist
he would not give his vote to the party Of
free silver and free trade.
But Mr.. Wellington put imperialism above
all other issues. He could see no danger
to the country from any other source.
What was the money issue, what the tariff
issue, what any other ISSUE while free gov
eminent was imperiled? And so he rushed
to the succor of the government itself. His
idea seemed to be that the government was
in pretty bad way. and that even Mr.
Bryan. with all of his isms, would be a
saving influence i'm the White House at this
time. He spoke for him, voted for him,
and is still full of the fear that then pos
sessed his soul. Hence his cooperation
with the opponents of the army bill, whose
object was to cripple the government in its
dealings with the new possessions.
Maybe. however, the best comparison. as
democracy. is with Mr.. German, who is an
aspirant to succeed Mr.. Wellington in the
Senate. Mr.. German Is a sound money
man, and so is Mr.. Wellington. Mr.. Cor
man is a protectionist and so is Mr.. We'll
lington Mr.. German is an anti-imperialist.
and so is Mr. Wellington. Mr.. German
voted for Mr.. Bryan, free silver and all,
and so did Mr.. Wellington. If Mr.. German
Is democrat, may not Mr.. Wellington be
considered one also? If Mr.. German is not
q democrat, what standard will the democ-
racy of Maryland, If it controls the next
legislature, institute In choosing Mr.. Wei
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