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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
RECIPR OCTTY OPPOSED,
louisiana Sugar Men Appear Against
Concessions to Cuba.
THE SUGAR TRUST ATTACKED
J. ID. Hill of New Orleans Says That
II Is Scheming to Become
Colossal Monopoly ON
the Island.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The Cuban rec
iprOcity hearing before the ways and
means committee was devoted chiefly
to the cane sugar interests of Louisi-
ana. which are opposing the proposed
concessions to Cuba on the ground that
it will cripple the sugar production OF
that state. A number of the large
planters and manufacturers of the
state We're present, and the allied in
terests of beet sugar and tobacco
which are similarly opposed to conces-
sions to Cuba also were numerously
represented.
A statement in behalf of the Loulsi-
ana interests was made by j. ID. Hill or
New Orleans, an extensive planter. lie
pointed out that there was no need OF
making an appeal In behalf of CUBA
for the island was gifted by nature so
as to produce sugar at exceedingly low
rates, which could enter into fair com
petition with the rest OF the world.
He compared the status of Cuba with
that of the south after the civil wal
and showed that the south had worked
out its own salvation without making
appeals for special favors. Already
hundreds of millions of dollars had
been invested in sugar production IN
Louisiana, and the industry was still
far short of it's full capacity. He urged
that this industry should not be sub
jected to foreign competition, which
xx-n,,i1 inf If IpsfrnV if
AssaiIs Sugar Trust.
Mr.. Hill asserted that the sugar trust
was behind the Cuban movement ano
presented statistics to show that the
/ result of concessions to Cuba wOulC
make the sugar trust the real benehcl
I airy, constituting that organization 4
colossal monopoly in Cuba.
Mr.. Hill said it was matter OF
amaZement that at time when Ger
many was using the utmost effort to
4 represent the American people should
| consider proposition which would
have the effect of destroying the Amer
lean industry and of placing the pro
ductiOn of sugar under foreign con
troll. If the lands of Louisiana were
no longer used for sugar, Mr.. Hill said
there was no other line of production
to which they could be probably turn
ed.
In answer to questions. by Repre-
sentative Long of Kansas. Mr.. Hill
said a 80 per cent reduction would re
duce the price on raw sugar, but not OIL
refined, the price on the latter being
fixed in Hamburg. This reduction OF
. duty would not inure to the Cuban
planter, but to the foreign purchaser.
Mr.. Hill opposed any reduction Oh
raw or refined, but If such reduction
became a necessity he did not favor Il
reduction on the refined article
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
MITCHELL EX0vERATED.
Report on Charges Against the Mine
Workers. President.

Indianapolis Ind. Jan. 24.-The ~
vestgation by Il committee Of the
United Mine Workers of America Of
the charges brought by Miss Mile
Meredith against President Mitchell
and Secretary-Treasure Wilson in con
nection with the Pearce case has re-
suited in the eXoneration OF the oil
Gals. The committee says the STAGE
ments Of Miss Meredith do irreparable
damage to the miners organization.
A resolution was adopted indOrsing
the action of the officers in the Pearce
matter.
The United Mine Workers conven
ton during the day considered item by
item partial report of the committee
on resolutions.
All resolutions asking for the print
ing of documents in any language but
the English language were voted down.
although the Polish delegation made q
strong plea to have the papers printed
in their tongue.
A resolution that every local union OF
mine workers organization be supplied
with copy of the verbatim reports OF
all the proceedings OF the national con
vention brought up a discussion. The
committee recommended against The
resolution. which failed of adoption.
The committee refused to concur il
a resolution providing that all men do
ing guard duty. taking part in pri
A.
corporation should be eternally debar
red from becoming members of the L
NJ. w. organization
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24

Prairie du Chen, Wis., Jan. a.
The report that ore taken from the
bluffs north of this city includes gold
and silver in paying quantities is con-
tirmed by assays made by chemists and
metallurgists whose standing places
their reports beyond question The as
says show bullion running from $3.50
to. $11.30 per ton on samples taken
from the ledge. The average per ton
is about SS
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
Sues n Board of Trade,

Chicago, Jan. 24.-As q sequence tc
his expulsion from the Chicago board
of trade Feb ), 1901, on a charge OF
having violated the rules of the or
ganization, John Dickinson has an
nounced suit against the officers of that
institution for 100000. He also filed a
petition for writ of mandamus to
compel the officers to reinstate him.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
Hone For Condor Abandoned.

Port Townshend, Wash, Jan. a.
The British admiralty has about given
up hope for the safety Of the British
warship Condor. Collector Of Customs
Heustis has received orders from the
treasury department at Washington to
report whether there have been any
signs on this coast of a British war
ship in distress or any wreckage there
from
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24

London, Jan. "a. - Two cattlemen
suffering from smallpox have been
landed here from the British steamer
Tacoma, which arrived at London Jan,
10 from Portland. Me. Another man
on the steamer, who contracted the
disease. was sent ashore at Blyth.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
Great GINS Well Struck.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Jan. 24.-The
largest gas well In the state has been
struck in Peasants county. 1t is flow.
ing about $4,000. 900 feet of gas day
and is also producing over 25O barrels
of oil
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24

Lynn, Mass, Jan. c4.-The morocco
workers atrike at the factory of I. A
weeks ago when over 800 men stopped
work, has been amicably adjusted, q
compromise on wages. the question al
ISSUE having been reached. The strik
ers will return 10 work Saturday morn
ing
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24

Denver, Jan. 24.-The News says
Work on the construction of mon
ster packing plant, to be erected in this
city by local capitalists, will be com
menced within the next forty days
The company is to be Incorporated
with capital stock Of $1,00O,00O.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
The Plague In China.

Washington. Jan. "a. - Consul Nc
Wade, at Canton, has cabled the state
department that there have been over
hundred deaths from the plague at
Shutting about 80 miles south of Can
ton
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24

Washington. Jan. 24.-The followin.
fourth class postmasters have been ap
pointed;
Pennsylvaiiia-Che !. l.. Ne
haffey.
New York Lackawack, G. e. Leid
ne.
Vermont Post Mills. c. A. Adams
Hodges Ferry. G. L. Taylor,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
Accused of swindling Toledo Men.

Toledo. Jan. 24.-Detectives have ar
with passing fourteen forged checks
upon business Alen in this city. The
checks were all Tor small sums.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
G. Herbert Pape
Successor to Wilmarth A. Drew
General Insurance Agent.
The following Companies represented:

The following Companies represented:
Of New York Fire Association oPhiladepha. Hartford Of
Connecticut Home New York, Insurance Co. OF North
America National of Connecticut Niagara OF New YORK.
Norhsra Of London Orient Of Harttord Phosnx 81 a.>
burgh City, Of New ork State Mutual Of Rutl:nd, w.
Maryland Casualty Co., Of Baltimore i 1t 4 i =
Office over Granite Savings Bank and Trust Go
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-24
Crowley g. Wilkinson,

Sign Painting, Carriage Painting,
House Painting, Decorating, etc.
First class york guaranteed. Shops
near Souvu AiAin Street Bridge aud on
South Seminary Street. Telephone
connections. JOHN c. CROWLEY,
G. A. WILKINSON,
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25

Swiss and cream cheese at Huff mans. 53 dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
MALONE -NUGENT.
MT. Thomas J. Malone And Miss Josie Nugent Married Tuesday Evening
 At Home Of Bride.

Laurel Street contributed two we'd dings Tuesday to the list of June mar riages, the second being that evening at 8 o'clock, when Mir. Thomas J. Malone of Hale and Miss Josie Nu- gent were quietly married at the home of the bride, by Rev. J. W. Smith.
 The parlor in which their VOWS were said, was tastily decorated in roses and geraniums. The bride, who is of the blonde type of beauty, was very prettily gowned in white organdie creation, trimmed with Valenciennes lace and ribbon. The groom is a handsome young man and wore sack suit upon this occasion.
 Only few close friends and rela- tives were present, but numerous presents were received from their friends, consisting of table service, furniture and bric brac.
 The happy couple left Wednesday afternoon for Hale, where the groom had fitted up an elegant home for his fair helpmeet The bride is much be- loved by her friends, of which she has host. The groom is a son of Mrs. J.. H. Hale and is the owner of mer- cantile establishment at Hale, young man of good habits and sterling character. We wish him realiza- tion of his crimson hued future but most of all, that happiness may at tend the united fortunes of husband and wife.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
CROP PROSPECTS
 CONTINUE FAVORABLE.

Temperature conditions were more favorable the first part of the week, but during the close were too low for the proper growth of vegetation. Abundant rains have fallen in some sections, and the droughty conditions have been very materially relieved, while in other sections very little rain has fallen and the drouth remains practically unbroken; while crops are not yet seriously affected rain would be beneficial, especially in the north west and portions of the southeast sections. Cotton has experienced generally favorable conditions, and the crop, as rule, is clean and well cultivated, the plant is making good growth, looks well and healthy, and is blooming nicely. Corn has been greatly benefited by the recent rains, and is in all stages of advancement Tn some localities it is just beginning to silk and tassel; in others it is in roasting ears, while in others, partic- ularly the southern tier of counties, the crop is practically made, although in few localities in the southern por- tion it needs an early rain to insure a crop. Wheat harvesting is generally completed, The yield on the whole will be about the average. Oats have been cut and garnered in some sec tions, while in others harvesting is still progressing, the yield is from poor to fair, only very few reports indicating an average or good yield.
 Garden truck and pastures were benefited by the rain. The condition of fruits has improved slightly, there continues some drying up and drop ping of apples and peaches.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
LOCOMOTIVES PURCHASED.
Gould Lines After More Economical Transportation Harding Says There Will Be No New Ex-
 tensions Next Year.

Vice President and General Man ager Russell Harding of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain, has awarded contract to the American Locomo- tive Company of Dunkirk, for fifty freight locomotives for service on the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain lines. These locomotives will be delivered at the close of the year. The i'm provements which the road has been making the past year, chiefly in the reduction of grades and changes in alignment, are bringing about re- markable results in the way of more economical transportation. The road is obtaining, it is said, on some of it's principal divisions, trainloads 20 per cent larger than those of year ago, without any very material gain in ton mileage. Thus it is figured out that the improvements made by the com pany are resulting in economies of from 15 to 30 per cent.
 AS touching upon future earnings and the improvements that are being carried out, Vice President Harding says:
 "The rate of net earnings to gross next year will certainly be larger than it has been this year "The cost of operating per ton mile will be con
  siderably less, and also appropriations for betterments under operating ex- penses' will be greatly decreased. grading and relaying the main line of the Iron Mountain is now practically completed, and work on the small branches will be finished before very long.
 "For next year we have no new ex- tensions planned. We shall carry on the White river branch and the line on the west shore of the Mississippi. Those are the only undertakings that will cut into net revenue next year. Of course net earnings depend on gross earnings and they are directly dependent upon crops. At present, prospects are good n
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
SENATOR JONES' REWARD.

Washington, June 24. Senator Jas. K. Jones, of Arkansas, chairman of the democratic national committee, will be selected as one of the seven commissioners who are to superin- tend the work of constructing the isthmian canal, if authorized by con- gress. MT. Jones retires March 3 next. MT. Jones voted for the Pan anna route and wa therefore entirely friendly in his attitude towards those who advocated the Spooner substitute. It is calculated that it will require fifteen years time to complete the construction of the canal.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25

"The recent visit of First Vice Pres ident Harry A. Parker of the Rock Island to north Arkansas continues to afford a fruitful theme," says the Ar kansas Gazette. Cit seems to be a probability that the Rock Island will extend the St. Louis and Colorado from Belle, Maries county, Missouri, to Little Rock, and that there is some thing more ill it than bluff to force or persuade the Frisco to sell out.
 'sWe are looking out for the most practical route for a direct line, says Vice President Parker, and we will be surveying for six months, perhaps a year.
 Assistant Chief Engineer George w. Horton of the Frisco recently met MT. Parker and his party of Rock Island surveyors at Forsyth, Mo. The Rock Island man was very much interested in what MT. Horton told him about the country south of Springfield, and talked freely of the new railroad route.
 'tHe said his company would cer- tainly build a road from Maries coun- ty into central Arkansas. He had six surveying parties at work, two at Rolla, two at Seymour and two in Arkansas. The route that seemed most practical runs up the Gasconade river to it's head at Seymour, then over the watershed at Swan creek and down that stream to White river The aim was to get the shortest possi- ble line from the Osage country into the cotton belt of Arkansas. The most direct route from the point in Maries county selected as the begin ming of the road to Little Rock runs near the line of Fancy and Stone counties and would not miss Spring field very far"
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT.

Superintendent Woods Announces Names of Pupils Successful In Examinations And Places Teachers For The
 Year.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

A 1OTICE is hereby given that the under
 signed, as assessor of Jackson county
 Arkansas will meet the people of the different townships at the following times and places, for the urpose sof listing the Personal Property and Per Capita Tax for the year 1902:
 Village township, Barnes Mill, Friday June 20.
 Jefferson township Jacksonport, Monday ana Tuesday, June 23 and M.
 Bird township, Elgin, Wednesday June 2o' Bird township, centerville, Thursday, June 20' Bird township, Tuckerman, Friday and Sat urday June 27 and 2s
 Glass township Swifon, Monday June So Tuesday and Wednesday, July and 2 Union township, Court House Newport, from July7 to August 20.
 Please bring along your deeds or last tax receipts.
 Given under my hand this 9th day oi May 1902
 B. F. SIMMONS
 Assessor of Jackson County. First Dublished May Daily Independent 6t
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
ROCK ISLANDS NEW SURVEY

prospects are good" :"
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
PROMOTIONS.

PROMOTIONS.
 From Ninth to Tenth grade Fife McCollum and Lettie McLain.
 From Eighth to Ninth grade-Della Bernstein, Lillie Randy, Blanche Stal- lings, Cora West, Hattie Kimberlin, Rina Price, Lizzie Irby, Imogene Randy, Grace Ross, Tommie Thorn ton, w. 0. Wallace, Jesse Mcdonald.
 From Seventh to Eighth grade Bessie Buford, Mary Sprigg, Ethel Doyle, Emma Drummond, Lulu An schutz, Minnie Lee Jago, Katie Har- der, Annie Bridger, Perla Best, Ruth Wallace, Hilda Bailey, John Younger, Clee Campbell, Clarence Crook, Clyde Croft, Harry Stephens, Anschutz Lockard, Tom Duffer.
 From Sixth to Seventh grade-Elvie McLain, Marie Younger, Ida HNicken, Laura Mosby, Ida Parrish, Carl Hawk, Billie Mcclure, Walton Brooks.
 From Fifth to Sixth Grade-Carrie Garrison, Lueien Daugherty, Jennie Jones, Leah Jones, Beatrice McHugh, Lillian Stallings, Willie Howell, Idella Johnson, Leelon Stewart, John War ner, Charles Sprigg, Charles Brewer, Philip Lockard, Willie Bandy,i Leo Volkmer, Bennie Brasch, Ellwood Neal.
 From Fourth to Fifth grade Clara Brooks, Blanche Ferguson, Lutie Mae Stephens, Hazel Jones, Ethel Dean, Arkie Dean, Madie Stephens, Jennie Stuckey, Rina Wallace, Ada West, Bertha Hirsch, Doris Carpenter, Bessie Harland, Pearl Byrum, Grace Ferguson, Mae York, Herschel Mo- Cauley, Harry Pettet, Robert Rob- inson, Leslie O'Neal, Bee Robinson, Henry Davidson, Harry Davis, Ed ward Doherty, Charles O'Neal, Eu- gene Wallace, Roy Wallace, Ike Stephens, Charles Ross.
 From Third to Fourth grade-Ruth Egan, Nora Randy, Pauline Davis, Leona Baker, Duke Kelly, Charley Randy, Dottis Joyce, Glen Maynard, Sam Taggart, Charley Hite, Willie Campbell, Eva Harland, Ethel John son, Meta Woodel, Hattie West, Ellen Jones, Daisy Bayles, Katchie Dean, Mary Kelly, Willie Huffman
 From Second to Third grade Ralph Hirsch, Preston Finley, Elise Hooker, Jennie Martin, Lola Boillotte, Pearl West, Corinne Mosby, Marguerite Gregg, Cleo Jackson, Wesley Bengel, George Yeast, Boyce Drummond, Luther White, Frank Humbert, Charles Snetzer, Russell Warner, Nell Brooks.
 From First to Second Grade-Louise Wallace, Charley Holder, Ignatius Sprigg, Gran Stephens.
 From Glass B of First grade to Glass A of First grade-Ursel Coffman, Clara White, Marguerite Morrison, Claude Foushee, Walker and Walter Stallings, Herbert Brune.
 All students holding promotion cards must file the same with their teachers upon entering school No student who failed to be examined can be enrolled in a higher grade without examination. It is matter of importance that each student en- ters school the first day and attends regularly, not even to be absent from any examination. All excuses for ab- sence from examinations will prove unavailing.
 Respectfully,
 A. WOODS,
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
FOURTH OF JULY RATES.

The Choctaw Route will sell excur- sion tickets to points within 200 miles of selling station, at rate of one fare for the round trip; except to Memphis rate will be one fare plus fifty cents Dates of sale July and 4, 1902. Re- turn limit July ', 1902.
 51btf. w. R. THOMPSON, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
TEACHERS PLACED.

A. Woods, Ninth and Tenth grades. Mrs. Jno. T. Box, Seventh and Eighth grades.
 Miss Mabel Padgett, Fifth and Sixth grades.
 Miss Cora Duke, Fourth grade. Miss Hall Phillips, Third grade. Mrs. Ella Whitaker, First and Sec ond grades.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25

G. w. Burkhart leaves Thursday morning for Memphis to look for a location and steady position. The Kelley mill closed down a week ago for the summer and MT. Burkhart, who is an expert sawyer, is compelled to leave Newport to secure steady work. We regret to see him go, but extend best wishes for his future.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
DRUMMER'S SAMPLES.

500 fans all in good condition, prices from 5c to S1.50 sold at less than soc on the dollar. Charles Meyers Great Bargain Store. 55 If
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
SUMMER TOURIST RATES.

Choctaw Route will sell excursion tickets daily Newport to Mt. Mag, azine, Ark, at rate of $7.50 for round trip, good returning Sep. 30, 1902
 51btf. W. K. THOMPSON, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25
SPECIAL FAN SALE.
A. WOODS, Superintendent.

500 drummer's samples of fans from sc to $1. 1.5O on sale at less than soc on the dollar at Charles Meyers Great Bargain Store. 55 dtf
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-25

M. E. Barten of Searcy, represent ing St. Louis hat firm, was here Wednesday.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-01-24

One and all are enjoying the nico
weather and are glad to see feed hold.
ing out so we'll. Stock is all looking
well.
Hugh Graham has been sick the past
few days with something like the grip.
Mr.. Stanley, a prominent young
farmer and stockman from.near Salem,
paid one of his semi.monthly visits To
some of his acquaintance and friend
here last Saturday and Sunday.
While we have considerable sickness
in our neighborhood at present, there
is no serious cases and all are reported
better.
Mrs. Collins and Irving's children
were on the sick list last week, but all
are better at this writing.
Frank Wolf had quite a severe attack
OF pneumonia but is better.
Mrs. w. II. Rosencrans had an attack
of pneumonia last week but is able to
be around again.
MIR. Dillon, the North Branch nursery
man was %transacting business on our
creek last Saturday and Monday.
Oscar Scrivner and wife of Spring
Creek were visiting on this creek las,
Sunday with relatives.
Will Rosencrans bought 100 bushels
OF corn in town last Saturday. Corn is
getting scarce as SD many are feeding
hogs. 1t is now sixty to seventy cents
per bushel.
Will Scrivner is heard from in Okla.
homa where he is at work carpenter.
ing.
Al Scrivner is going to Oklahoma on
a prospecting tour.
Max Fischer OF Indian Territory,
formerly OF this part, is visiting rela-
tives here. He and his uncle, Joseph
Fogel were on our creek Sunday.
The series Of meetings held at Penny
creek by Rev. Campbell and the lady
assistant, are we'll attended every
evening. They hold a prayer meeting
in the ~neighborhood every day,
The Chas. Stet1ins far m is about to be
sold to an Iowa man, a brother. in law
of Ed. Cooper.
+. Bond will soon leave for the west.
era mining country, and Jas. Beau.
champ will occupy his farm.
a. A. Davis, the North Branch insur.
ance agent, was doing business on our
creek recently,
Mr.. Rocher was recently heard from
at his old home in France. He will
sail for home in the near future.
OCCASIONAL.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-01-24
BRYAN.

A very pleasant party was gwen at
the home of Mint Garner northwest of
Red Cloud last Friday evening. The
young folks ~rehearscd all the old party
pastimes and kept up a merry lot Of
fun until about IL o'c ock when a de,
licious oyster stew las ready and they
all quoted down for supper. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Dat Garner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Julie Knight, Misses.
Daisy Hunter, Hattie Omstead, Hattie
Cloud, Jennie Wallin, Emma Hale,
Florence Sawyer, Mamie Cloud, Fanny
Reggie, May Renkel, Annie Renkel,
Emma Graves. and her niece Elsie
Messrs. Don Cloud, Alvie
Garner, Clay Orchard. Glenn Ohm.
stead, Ernest Atherton, Alex. Renkel,
Cecil Mccall, Charley Renkcl, Hugh
Reed, Porter Hale, Milt Michaels, Leigh
Copeland, Floyd Pitney and Il few
others that the writer is not able t o
think of Just now.