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Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30

The first step toward securing sewerage system for the city of New port was accomplished at the session of the council Monday evening, when 8 petition from owners of real estate within the corporate limits of the city of Newport was presented, asking that the necessary steps be taken toward the making of a localimproye- tnent district in said city, that sew craze system may be constructed, maintained and operated. The coun- cil at once proceeded to take favor able action upon this request, and after suspending the rules, an ordi- nance to this effect was given final reading and unanimously adopted
 Under such an improvement district, the laws of this state allow the issuing of bonds and the lowing of taxes upon the real property included in such district The levee around Newport was built in this way and through the business like methods in which it's affairs and finances have been managed, the bonds will be paid for in full in four years instead of five as originally thought necessary.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
OTHER PROCEEDINGS.

The four members of the council were present, together with Mayor Grubbs. After approving minutes of preceding meeting and allowing the usual accounts, contracts were let to scavengers in First and Second wards, in the former to J. A. Friar at 22 1-2 cents and in the latter to J. E. King at same price.
 The auditing committee made it's report on the cancelled coupons which had been listed, aggregating $7 200. The report was ordered spread on the record and coupons destroyed.
 The city recorder was instructed t) advertise for bids for the city printing.
 After statement by the city attor- ney, Gustave Jones, relative to the water works scrip, @ motion offered by Walker and seconded by Bailey was adopted, that the three warrants for $139O each, rendered the Newport Water Company in payment of service rendered, but refused by said com pany, be turned over by the chairman of the finance committee to the city treasurer with instructions to forward same by express to the Farmers Loan & Trust Company, of New York City, holders of the bonds Of the Newport Water Company.
 The council then adjourned.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
THROUGH TO PRINTERS BLUFF.

The first regular run over the newly constructed extension of the White River branch of the Iron Mountain was made by Conductor Boyle, on the passenger leaving here at 7:15 a. m. Monday.
 The passenger will now run regularly between Newport and Penter's Bluff, which is 17.30 miles beyond White River Junction, maintaining the same hours of departure and arrival, while the local freight which has previously been run but to Batesville, will now make the Cushman Branch, arriving at Newport at 1O:15 and leaving at 11:45 a. m.
 The stations upon the new exten- sion are White River Junction, Earn harts, Walls Ferry, Phosphate Junc- tion and Penter's Bluff.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
RECOVERED FROM RIVER.

The body of Robert P. Fry, who was drowned in White River Thurs . day afternoon, was recovered early Saturday morning about two miles below the point where he was drowned and near Grand Glaize.
 R. M. Laird and R. F. Drummond went to Auvergne Saturday morning with hearse and coffin, the funeral being expected so take place that afternoon or early Sunday morning.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
NOT FIRST FATALITY.

The river at this point must be a treacherous one, for two prior fatah- ties by drowning have been recorded there. Only last summer, Walter Harriso1 was carried under the water by an uDder current, when within only a few feet of the bank. He toe was in swimming, and for three days the river bottom was dragged for miles below, the body being found at last eight miles down stream upon a sand bar.
 About ten years ago, George Cooper, another young fellow, met death under similar circumstances.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30

Conquers All Things" was delivered in good voice and had been conceived along strong lines of argument. It shows an appreciation of the true run of life in observing that labor counts most of all, and that ambition with in domitable energy, whose fruitage is labor supporting it, is ever successful.
 The thought advanced by the speaker was regular in it's chain and evincad ability 10 study out and con- ceive.
 Miss Jennie McCaa'ey's essay "Our- selves aa Offers See Us". vas very intereeJa.g ;.Ud certainly @o.i :, titten. It was quite a study of our national characteristics, from the viewpoint of other nationalities. In many in stances these foreign critics have only vented their spleen. They carry their daggers of envy unconcealed and stab at virtues they themselves have not, as we'll as faults and weaknesses. But the American to be frank, must recognize the justice of much of this criticism, and Miss McCauley's essay afforded the audience fine chance to see for @ few moments ourselves as others do. The style of the essay was free and easy and the diction of a character to win admiration for its beauty.
 Miss Hazel Jones, who gives prom ise of most excellent voice, sang My Whip Poor Will"
 Watson L. Hawk, in his address, "Every Man His Own Architect" gave evidence of much natural ora torical ability. His voice is vel suited to public speaking, is clear anc resonant and with the personal mag netism which he possesses, training should make of him veritable orator The subject matter of his oration had stamp of originality and personality about it that is always refreshing and captivating.
 "Elements of Success" was the sub. ject of Miss Bennie Carolyn Humble's essay. Her enunciation was clear ant distinct and the manner in which she treated her subject, proved her care full study of the necessary elements which combine to bring about success Ambition, ability and character were found to be prime requisites and the points of her argument were nicely impressed through this essay.
 "A Bunch of Wild Roseso by Mis- Hester Phillips, sweetly sung in he1 highly cultivated voice, was we'll re ceived, as was also a vocal solo by Mrs. Maude Marshall, whose voice il ever popular with Newport audiences
 Lonnie L. Campbell has a free ant easy stage presence and his oratiol entitled "Manliness the Safeguard o All Nations" was given heavy rounC of applause. He does not show em barrassment before an audience ant throws himself into his speaking witt a hole-heartedness that is essentia to hold peoples attention. He seem to have mastered Demosthenes' idei of oratory, when he declared the thre first requirements were "action'' His address was distinctive in it's styl and the thought advanced was good
 "Our Unconquered Flag" was pail many glowing tribute by Home Buford. The language of his oratiol was of that stirring kind which make us all patriots, causes the blood t.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30

Tn every city and village of our land there is one event each year, which surpasses all others in the good &C., complished by uniting with bonds of common interest and loyal pride, the different classes of our people, often- times strained by reason of antagon- istic lines of self interest. The com mencement of our public schools; not only in signalizing the advent into the world of business, professions and trades, of young men and women ed ucated to that degree, where capa- bility of thought and liberality Of opinion make them good citizens, proves most benefcent factor in the strengthening of our enlightened government, but back of and antece- 1ent to these results, should be first noted the earnest and enthusiastic support and pride, which the Ameri- can people, one and all, regardless of degree in life, manifest toward that bulwark of our republic, her public schools.
 On the evening of Friday, May 23, the opera house of this city was packed and jammed from balcony to pit with standing room hard to secure, mammoth outpouring of the people, such as characterizes no other event, in honor of the class of 1902 and as a testimonial of loyalty and devotion to the Newport Public School. We are informed by Manager J. B.. Doherty that 472 tickets were taken In at the door, which is probably a record breaker for any pay attraction in this opera house.
 Commencement is never chosen by consulting the almanacs and fore- casters for cool day. So the fact that the evening was @ sWeltering one, the high temperature being fur ther augmented by the crowd, was re- garded as inevitable and the house endured the heat with remarkable equanimity and good humor.
 The stage was beautifully decorated and artistically arranged. Across in front and about the footlights, bunting of blue and white told the class colors and the flower decorations which en- braced potted plants and ferns, as we'll as cut flowers, were so arranged as to embellish and make beautiful this picture of real life viewed from the audience.
 The young lady or rather ''sweet girl graduatesn as is the most popular cognomen, were handsomely goWned in white, while the young men wore black, fitting for the occasion. To the right of the graduates as they looked into the familiar faces of hun dreds of friends, sat the school board, while upon the other side of the stage were Superintendent Woods and his corps of teachers.
 Upon this scene of beauty and chiv- airy, enhanced by the floral settings and animated by intelligent and cul- tured faces, the curtain rose about 8:30 o'clock, the exercises opening with vocal solo by Mrs. G. A. Hill house, the sweetness and popularity of whose voice is ever we'll attested ir the applause she receives. Rev. H E. Gabby delivered a fervent invo- cation which was followed by piano solo by Miss Mae Whitaker.
 The first oration of the evening by Harmon w. Younger, entitled ''Labol
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30

 pulsate faster, just as martial music rouses us from the Iethargy of peace. The history of such country as is our heritage is a glorious theme and as traced down by MT. Buford, con cluding with our intervention in Cuba and the fulfllment of national promise and obligation to make the island free, which has but few days ago been discharged, proved rhap- sody of feeling and splendid climaxes.
 Miss Amanda Laird closed the pro- gram as far as the graduates were concerned with an essay, entitled "It Might Have Been," concluding her remarks with beautiful valedictory. Miss Laird has a wonderfully rich, mellow voice, capable of melting sen- timent into sound, and words into ex- pression. Her elocutionary ability can hardly be praised too highly. It held her audience with ease, though last on the program. Her acquain- tarco with books is wonderful and the manner in which references and beautiful quotations were made a part of her essay, certainly evinced remarkable talent. They fitted in so nicely and the transitions were made so smoothly that her own thought was richly embellished and made doubly attractive by these borrowings from noted authors. Her closing farewell to the graduates, now upon diverging paths was both sweet and pathetic.
 The presentation of diplomas was made by pr. J. M. Jones, president of the school board, in a few appro- priate words, followed by pretty violin and mandolin duet by Misses Imogene Randy and Della Bernstein. The address to the class was made by Hon. J. M. Stayton, and was rich in thought, couched in elegant and striking language. The advice and timely cautions given were words of wisdom which impressed both grad uates and audience.
 Upon the conclusion of this address Mir. Gustave Jones in behalf of the graduates sprang a surprise number and called for a recitation from Pr ot A. Woods, which was given with such pleasing results that he was com pelled to respond again. '"Hhe Schoo Masters Guest" was his first recita- 5ion and "The Categorical Courtship' his second.
 Miss Jennie McCauley rendered z pretty violin solo, being accompanied by Mrs. R. M. Johnson.
 Prof. A. Woods took this occa. sion to thank the patrons of the school, the board and his teachers paying high compliment to the lat. ter for their efficient work. He is { man devoted to children and his man. agement of the schools, has won gen eral cOmm0ndation. It is safe pol icy to trust man who loves music flowers and children, for he is not fl for treasOns and strategems. In clos ing his remarks, Prof. Woods gave words to sentiment that is worthy of repetition and which is itself ; high tribute to him. The though was beautifully expressed and was il substance, that he would rather havt the tears of children at his death thai the half masting of flags and boomin! of cannon.
 l MPS VET"Tk I OPNH
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
ATTACH CONTRACTORS
PROPERTY.

The Newport Oil Prospecting Com pany on Monday morning levied an attachment upon the property of Malang & Cowan, the Joplin contract ors, alleging breach of contract. The boring apparatus of the contractors consists of engine, boiler, derrick, drills and etc., probably valued at $1C0O.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
BARGE SUNK AT ELGIN.

John M. Gibson of Elgin telephoned Capt. w. A. Joyce Monday afternoon that barge loaded with shells and owed by the steamer Lotus had been sunk at Elgin. The particulars of the accident or cause of the sinking are not known.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
SUMMER HOMES
 FOR SUMMER DAYS.

I have full supply of the beautiful "Resorts of the South" Also many other booklets of Summer resort literature sent free to any address. Write or call for particulars.
 c. A. DESAVssURE, D. P. A. Southern Ry., Memphis.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
DEATH BY DROWNING.

Robert P. Fry of Auvergne Is Drowned Late Thursday Afternoon Above Grand Glaize On White River Was Diving From One Boat To Another
 Body Has Not
 Been Re-
 covered.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
FIRST STEP FOR

SEWERAGE SYSTEM. Council Suspends Rules And Adopts Ordinance Creating Improvement District Covering Corporated City. Warrants Refused By Water Company Ordered Rendered
 Farmers Loan
 and Trust Go.
 Of New
 York
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-30
Browning Commencement.
 - Graduating Exercises of Newport Public School a Perfect Success Before a Crowded Opera
 House.
 
CLASS ADDRESS BY HON. J, Dl. STATION.

Orations By Four Young Hen and Essays By Three Young Ladies Were of a High Standard of Ex= cellence, Rich In Thought and Forcible In Delivery. Prof. A. Woods Receives an Encore on Recitation of 1.-The
 School Masters Guest'' rIGl=
 sic and Flowers PrOn7=
 irent Features.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09
X u 'S IS 4 ia
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THE COOK HE WANTED.
inexperienced But Willing Husband
Fails to Settle VexatiOus
Household Problem

When an inexperienced man under
takes to settle off hand the problems
of housekeeping, he is likely to meet
with difficulties. 1t is related in Will
Cartoons Magazine that a Boston man
determined to show his wife how very
easy it is to get good servants if one
goes about it properly.
So/one morning he cut number of
addresses from the ''situations want
ed' column of his favorite morning
paper and started out in a cab to find
the ideal cook
The first place mentioned in his lit,
tie lmpromptu scrapbook was mar
row little house in narrow little
street, from which cook had adver-
tised for position. He found the
woman, and, after few preliminary
remarks intended to convey an idea
of his broadmindednes and good un-
derstanding of the general situation,
remarked genially, though firmly:
"Now, am looking for good cook"
"Sure, an why didn't We keep the
wan that We had!" exclaimed the wom-
an, in irate tones. "Oi only lift yer
house yistherday!"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09
THE LAW,

IT'S truth as old as the soul of things
Whatever We sow We reap.
Ills the cosmic law that forever springs
FROM the unimagined deep
is shown in the manifold Borrowings
VI the race; in remorse with its secret
stings;
mat he who grief to his brother brings
In his turn some day shall weep.
To the man who hears his victims cries
And hardens his heart at the sound,
AT last a Nemesis dread shall rise
From out of the void profound.
Who sows in selfishness, greed, and nate
Shall gain his deserts in the years that wait
For the slow and remOrseleSS wheel OF Fate
Forever turns round and round.
If We give out of mercy and love and light,
The same shall return toyou;
For The standards of right are infinite
Ard the scales of the gods are true.
By its good or evil each life is weighed;
II motives and deeds is its record made:
II the coin We pay ye shall be repaid,
When your wages at last fall due.
-. A. Edgerton, in Denver News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09
Delicious Summer Dessert.

Fortunately it is not at all difficult
to prepare, as it is sure to prove
standing favorite. Mix in the double
boiler cupful and half of strong
coffee, half a cupful of milk, two
thirds of cupful of sugar, quarter
of teaspoonful of. salt and table
spoonful of graduated gelatin; re-
serve half the sugar, and while the
other ingredients are heating beat
this with the yolks of three eggs,
into which stir the boiling mixture,
return to the boiler and stir until it
begins to thicken. Remove from the
fire. Stir in the stiffened whites and
half a teaspoonful of vanilla. Turn
into mild first dipped in ice water,
put aside and serve when ice cold
with cream.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09

Thompson, medical missionary at the
Melsetter district station of the Amer
lean Board of Foreign Missions. The
first brick house in Gazaland was built
at this station within the last decade.
The mission lands, consisting of "a, 900
acres, high, fertile and picturesque,
were given to DR.. Thompson by Cecil
Rhodes. That the property produces
good corn is self-evident proposition
in this photograph, where a long row
Of ears are hung out for curing.
DR.. and Mrs. Thompson recently Wis
tied this country, bringing many curios
with them and a number of photo
graphs showing their African life.
Among the latter few interested their
friends here so much as this, which
shows how Mrs. Thompson, most Gull
tured, gentle and refined lady, accus-
toned to all soft graces of life and
up to date ways of journeying in this
country, goes calling in state on her
African neighbors.-N. Y. Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09
CHAPTER vi.

I fatter myself that am man
who is not easily disconnected, but
for the second time that day I was
completely taken aback. I had
watched that cab so closely, had fol-
lowed it's progress so carefully, that
it seemed impossible Hayle could
have escaped from it. Yet there was
the fact, apparent to all the world,
that he had got away. 1 looked from
the cab to the cabman and then at
my own driver, who had descended
from his perch and was standing be-
side me.
"Well, I wouldn't have believed it,
| said aloud, when I had recovered
somewhat from my establishment.
My own driver, who had doubtless
begun to think that tie sovereign I
had promised him was in danger,
was inclined to be somewhat belli-
cose. 1t appeared as if he were
anxious to make a personal matter
Of it. and in proof of this he stern
ly demanded of his rival what he had
done with his fare.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09
ITO Be Continued. I
DECORATION WITH A MORAL.
Its Recipient Breaks a Pledge Not to
Accept Such HOnOrs and
Is Sorry.

story illustrative Of an unfortu-
nate error of Judgment is told at the
expense of the late Baron Nordens-
jold, says Youths Companion. When
he was on his way home from the ST.
berian coast, he received tells gram
from the Russian, government, ask
Ing him if he would accept a decora-
ton from the car in recognition of
his services to the country.
Now the baron was a member of
the Anti-Decoration society, which
pledged it's supporters to receive no
decorations from anybody; and he
wrestled long and faithfully with
himself before finally he yielded to
the temptation, and telegraphed back
that he would gladly accept the
honor.
How great, then, was his chagrin
when, on reaching home, a frierd told
him that the car was fully aware of
his antipathy to honors of the ma
ture of decorations, and he had put
aside the sum of 100000 rubles, to be
given to him in case of his refusal
of the offer.
Russia" added the friend, blandly,
'is certainly grateful to you for your
failure to live up to your pledge"
A man does not lose 100000 rubles
every time he breaks a pledge, but
the moral is a good one for all that.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09
"You don't think I've ate him, do

"You don't think I've ate him, do
yer?' asked that worthy. whats
it got to do with me what a fare
does? [ set i'm down, same as
should do you, and now I am on my
way 'ome. Look arter your own
fare, and take him 'ome and put him
ter bed, but don't yer a'come aboth-
erin me. I've done the best DAYS
work I've ever 'ad in my lie, and if
so be the pair Of yer like to come
into the pub here, well, I don't know
as [ won't a stand yer both a two Of
Scotch cold. 1t looks as if 'twould
kind a chear the gunner up a bit,
SEEM as how he's Disappointed like.
Come on now!''
1t is one of my principles, and to it
[ feel that [ owe considera BILE por-
ton of my success, that I never al
low my pride to stand in the way Of
my business. The most valuable in
formation is not unfrequently picked
up in the most unlikely places, and
for this reason [ followed my own
Jehu and his rival into the public
house in question. The man was
visibly elated by the good stroke of
business he had done that night, and
was inclined to be convivial.
E was a proper sort of bloke,"
he said as we partook of our refresh.
ment. "'E give me flyer, e did, an
1 wishes as 'ow I could meet an
other like i'm every day.
'They do say as how one mans
mutton is another mans poison" re-
torted my driver, who, in spite of
the entertainment he was receiving,
visibly regarded the other with dis
favor. eff you'd give US the tip,
I'd ave 'ad my suvering. AS it is I
don't take it friendly like that you
should a. bill1ed u.s.
ITO Be Continued
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-09
of the offer.
Rosa's BONN eur's Lions.

Rosa Bonheur gave the freedom Of
her gardens to the lions of the me-
nagerie at By. Sometimes the passers-
by on the road would regard with stu
pefaction a tawny lion crouching on
the terrace of Mile. Rosa, and gazing
majesticaliy from the height of the
wall which formed his pedestal. How
ever, after awhile the artist grew tired
of entertaining such expensive guests,
which, moreover, in spite Of all as
surances. kept the neighborhood in 8
constant state of terror, and she gave
her last lion, so carefully tanned, 10 the
Jardin des Plantes. It was privilege
to hear the charming woman tell of
her visit to her imprisoned pet, of how
sad he was, revelling no longer in the
caresses of his mistress, while his name
looked dirty and uncombed. "The
poor animal" said she, ''rose up when
he saw me, and his glance, so eloquent
and pathetic, seemed to tell mel am
wrong; his look actually said: See
what they have done to me. I am
weary. l suffer. Save me! Take me
back!' "-Harper's Magazine.