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Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
CHILDREN'S DAY EXERCISES.

The Children's Day Exercises at the Presbyterian church will be held Sum day morning at eleven o'clock instead of at night on account of the Bac- calaureate sermon at the Methodist church.
 The following program has been ar ranged and the young people drilled for the exercises in which they have parts:
 Opening Prayer.
 Hymn-Scatter Sunshine.
 Responsive Reading.
 Hymn Stand Up For Jesus.
 Responsive Reading. II
 Recitation, Gifts For the King Bailey, Roy Dutton, Elwood Neal, Woodruff Richardson.
 Cbildren's Exercise By Twenty Children.
 Recitation -Rina Wallace.
 Hymn Count Your Blessings. Responsive Reading. III
 Recitation, Is It Nothing To You Ida Parish, Rina Price, Annie Dutton. Hymn Rescue The Perishing.
 Address By the Pastor.
 Collection.
 Prayer.
 Hymn-Joy To The World.
 Benediction.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
NEWPORT CLUB FUNCTION.

The members of the Newport Club, who have by past successes, estab- hshed a most eDviable reputation as entertainers, threw open the club rooms Thursday evening to their wives and young lady friends.
 Dancing and card playing were the features of the entertainment, both being very heartily enjoyed. The music furnished by the negro quar- tette contributed to the pleasure of all.
 Refreshments of ice cream and cake, strawberries and whipped cream, coffee and almonds, proved very dainty repast and was nicely served.
 Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames F, Price, Gus Martin, 0. R. Hite, J. l.. Sells, T. D. Kinman, Jr., s. R. Phillips, w. M. Gregg; Mrs. w. A. Billingsley; Misses Lou Minor, Mary Laird, Gertie BillingsleY, Marille Dill lard, Mary Bailey, Noreene Kinman, Della Bernstein; Messrs. E. L. Boyce F. P. Skipwith, Alcorn Ferguson, O. J. saenger and Wm. Parrish.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
SELF DEFENSE PLEA ADVANCED
Hearing of Rufus Johnson Before Judge Fulkerson Proceeds An other Eye Witness Bobs Up
 Whose Story 3ubstantiates
 Self Defense Theory.

l The preliminary examination of Rufus Johnson, charged with the murder of James Cole upon May 10, was begun before Judge F. D. Full kerson Friday morning. Upon this reviewal of the case will depend whether or not the defendant is ad- mitted to bail, for should the facts brought forth in this examination prove reasonable grounds for holding the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree, the offense becomes not bailable and the defendant must await the action of the next grand jury in the custody of the sheriff. The examination of witnesses for the defense occupied the morning session of court, and of this time, the defendant Rufus Johnson occupied about half an hour in telling his story. He claims that he did not wait in am- bush for James Cole, but had his gun and was going out to his farm when he saw Cole with Constable Ball, leav- ing Ben Thomas gate. He said he stepped into the brush to let them pass, when Cole saw him and made an effort to get his gun from Ball. Then he (Johnson) shot in self de- fense with the we'll known result, Coles death.
 To corroborate this testimony of the defendant, another eye witness to the tragedy was put forward by the de- fense, Floyd Thomas, who claims to have seen Coie make an attempt to get his gun, just before he was shot down by Johnson. This evidence in support of the self defense theory, contradicts directly with that of witnesses for the state as brought out in both examinations. Floyd Thomas | is the party, whom Ball testified that Johnson said had told him (Johnson) that Jim Coles wife was at Ben Thomas and that that would be the place to find him (Cole).
 The defendant listened attentively l UO UllO ONlQOIOO O1 W1tuOoOOo Oh OOOlA sides, but gave no indication by rest lessness that he was the most inter ested party of all. He wore a blue working shirt in court, is rather tall, perhaps feet in stature, but rather slender and has keen, piercing eyes. His attorneys are Gustave Jones and Stayton & Stayton, while the pros- ecuting attorney, s. D. Campbell, is assisted by Judge M. M. Stuckey.
 LATER-Judge Fulkerson after hearing the case, refused the defend ant Rufus Johnson, bail, and he will remain in the custody of the sheriff to await the action of the grand jury for the July term of court.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
HELENA SEWER SYSTEM.

Little Rock, Ark, May 15.-Col Theodore Hartman of this city has been employed by the Sewer Com mission of Helena, to superintend the rebuilding of the sewers in that city. MT. Hartman is now at home here, and will return to Helena in the course of the next week or so. He says that the entire system must be uncovered and large part of it re- built, as it is defective in many re- spects. It was built by Guild & Go. of Chattanooga the contract price being $51 ,O00, and bond being given for $103, 1000 to insure the character of the work.
 There are 13 miles of sewers, rang ing from g to 20-inch pipes, and an examination made by MT. Hartman, he states, has shown that in many in- stances, the pipes are found half filled with mud. One of the principal de- fleets, it is said, is the excessive ground leakage, there being some thing like half million gallons daily whereas the contract calls for max imum of only 65,0O0. The people of Helena are very much wrought up over the matter, and there is a promise of long and complicated litigation.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
WILLIAMS HELD AT VAN BUREN.

Van Buren, May 15.-John Will Hams, the negro burglar who stabbed P. R. Davis, a wholesale merchant at Fort Smith, was captured here last night and is being held for safe keep ing. It is believed he would be mobbed if taken to Fort Smith before the excitement subsidies. The pris- oner is 58 years old and a professional gambler. He admits the burglary but says he did not stab Davis. He claims he has run gambling houses in Mem phis and Little Rock.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
RAILROAD RUMBLINGS.

The Monte Ne Railway Company was Thursday granted charter by the state board of railway incorpo- rators, and filed it's articles of incor- poration with the secretary of state. The capital stock is $25,OOO, all of which has been subscribed. The cor porators are: w. H. CtCoin') Har- vey, Carl A. Starck, John E. Felker, Joseph w. Kimmons, F. F. Freeman, Robert H. Harvey and Thos. w. Har- vey, directors; B. F. Davidson, A. l.. Williams, J. H. McIlroy. It proposes to build line of railway from Monte Ne to Lowell, on the Frisco, distance of four miles.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
MASONIC BANQUET
AT BRINKLEY.

Brinkley, May 15.-The Masonic banquet given here tonight was att tended by large crowd. Prominent Masons from all over the district are in attendance, and the meeting will adjourn Friday evening. Several prominent Masons are here from Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Newport, Forrest City, Clarendon and other points. They are being royalty en- tertained by the Masons and citizens of Brinkley.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
TO ATTEND INAUGURATION.

Washington, May Senator Mon ey and his secretary, Senator Mason, Senator Jones of Arkansas, ex-Sena- tor Thurston and Representative De Armond left here yesterday for Hav- ana to attend the inauguration of President elect Estrada Palma.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16

The steamer Liberty, is to be re- sold, the court having granted such decree, though the date has net yet been set. The stockholders of the Memphis Newport Packet Company asked for such a decree on the grounds that the boat did not bring it's value at the sale under the ham, mer.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16

The fight between the Cape Girar- deau and Thebes Bridge Terminal Railroad Company and the Southern Illinois and Missouri Bridge Company for the approach and terminals on the Missouri side of the Thebes bridge has broken out again with more vigor than ever, since the Illinois company presented it's application to the pro- bate judge at Cape Girardeau for temporary injunction against the Cape Girardeau Company
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16

Ed L. Westbrooke will start to Bos- ton, in a few days to complete the arrangements for the money to build the Jonesboro and Newport railroad with which he is identified. MT. Westbrooke says the road will cer- tainly be built -Jonesboro Times.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-16
DIRECTORS vs CONTRACTORS.

J. M. Malang Confers With Directors Of Newport Oil Prospecting O., Relative to Proceeding With Work-If Drill Cannot Be Extracted Work Will
 Cease.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

LIE summer vacation and absence from
nome IS not only fashion; it has come 70 he
with many necessity in the full and strenuous
lives they are living. Change of air, and view
and social surrounding, are the medicines we
need. Rest OF body, change of occupation
diversion of thought are wholesome thinoe 70
mutitudes of busy men and women. We hone
to come back stronger and better TO do better
work. and perhaps to live longer. For the
reason that the vacatonst in his summertime
goes tor rest, he does not want any work that
calls for effort of body or mind. But to fine
christian man and woman duty never ceases
he new surrounding brings new opportunity
There is the example of unselfsh and kindly,
department. There is the attendance 70 re-
hgious duty, where others are looking on and
forming Judgment. There is the observance
OF the Sabbath. There is the devout presence
III the village or country church. There is the
help given as one is able and the word of on
enlargement to the pastor and his people And
we are better and happier for the good we have
done, as the days are passing by"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

HERE are three or more old churches in
Pennsylvania in the original title deeds of
which there is the singular provision that each
year red rose was to be paid as an annual
rent. The German Reformed Church at Tu1-
pekochen village near Reading, Pa. paid to
the Wistar family, of Philadelphia. on Sunday.
June 9th, the rental in roses due for one hun
dred and fifty years. The flowers, one hun
dred and fifty-One splendid roses, made I'D in
huge bouquet of crimson blooms. were pre-
scented to chosen representative of the Wis
tars by the fourteen-year-old daughter of the
pastor, who accompanied the gift with LITTLE
speech as sweet and pretty in its wav as the
roses themselves The ceremony was wit
messed by great throng of people, nearly all
OF whom wore red roses in honor of the occa-
sion The church itself was also profuselv
decorated with bouquets and garlands of the
same flower.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

men at Hampton and Newport News Scarcely
SIX months ago the Rev Robert +. Steele. 2
Presbyterian minister began this work in the
waters OF Hampton Roads, and the cities about
them, and he has been greatly blessed and en-
couraged. Mr. Steele was for some wears in
charge of the Seamen's Bethel. at New Or
leans, and then became chaplain of the United
States navy. At Hampton he has a Naval Sail
ors Rest, with Charles H. Moslev as s,Derin
tendent and at Newport News, the Merchant
Sailors Rest, with Capt James Nutchev as
superintendent both of them experienced sea-
gong men, and earnest Christian workers
Frovldentlally buildings have been provided.
at least tor the present. A neat and attractive
paper, Al050 and Afoat is published, with
the and OF the printing department of the
Hampton Normal Institute, copy of which
is sent for one year for IS cents Mr.. T. A
cooke is the treasurer of the Hampton Roads
Harbor Mission, and the work will be he1ned
by any contributions sent to him A great
opportunity Tor work among the sea-goinp
men is opened, and it is at our DOORS"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

HE Randolph-Macon Womans College, to
which our first page is given, is an institution
in which all the people in Virginia and the
South feel a just pride 1t is an attempt to
provide for the young women of the South
higher education, which shall compare favor
ably with the education afforded to young men
in the best universities. of the land. 1t was
built equipped and endowed by generous
philanthropists of Virginia for the public good.
In the best sense, it is Southern, and we be-
lleve it is earnestly Christian The administra-
ton has been most catholic in spirit toward
all Christian denominations Aid is given to
the worthy and promising who have need of
It, and the daughters of all evangelical minis
tiers are accepted without charge for tuition.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

WOULD it not be well for the Legislature of
Virginia to institute an inquiry as to the work
ing OF the present divorce laws of the State?
"A lew years ago, it seems, an important change
was, made, under which the courts are grant
ing divorces to an extent never known here
before The danger is great, not only in the
individual cases that come to the courts h,,4
III the multiplication of those invited, and in
!he lowering OF the respect for marriage and
Its lifelong obligation and sanctty. Is there
danger that Virginia may become the resort
OF those who seek divorce? The law must
stand hrm behind the courts, or the courts must
yield and the flood-gates be opened
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16
This Week

AT THE TENT Door IN THE Cool OF THE EVENING.
DR. KERRs LETTER FROM LONDON
A Mission FIELD IN WEST VIRGINIA
The SUNDAY-ScHooL SUPERINTENDENT.
DR. DUBosE ON CONDITIONS IN CHINA
The DAVIDSON INSTITUTE
THE GOLDEN CALF
The PAST AND THE FUTURE
The TRUE AND THE FALSE
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

HE Cincinnati Post is helping Mr.. Joe r.
Sewer, one of our Seminary students, in the
gathering of fund for building a church at
Jaeger, the West Virginia mountain town in
which he is laboring this summer After all
the contributions were gathered that could be
made by the people Mr.. Sewer and his faithful
people are shipping to a Cincinnati florist
crates of the splendid blossoms of the rhodo
dendron, that covers the mountain sides
around them, and the church building fund is
enjoying a'heathy growth. The money seems
TO be growing on the bushes around Jaeger,
and the mountains are coming down to build
the church. That church might be called the
RhOdodendron Church.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

communed with them their hearts burned
within Them strange and happy experience of
amazement and delight, until their eyes were
opened and they knew him. Surely the best
things may come to us "in the cool of the dav."
for each man at the door of his tent
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

A WORK in which all the ministers and
churches of the Synod of Virginia might well
be interested is the prosperous mission for sea-
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

! ne two disciples that walked to the village
called hmmaus had marvellous and happy
experience when Jesus himself drew near
and went with them And when it was.
toward evening" and the day was ear
spent they besought him, abide with us.
and he went in to tarry with them" Happy
evening Happy disciplesl AS he talked and
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

lHE cool of the day is the evening" when the
sun has run his ardent course, and goes down
behind the western hills. The shadows have
grown long toward the east and there lost
themselves in the shadow of coming night.
The breeze from the south comes across the
fields The night breathes softly The stars
come out in the quiet sky Men are resting
from their toll in the cool of the evening before
their doors. The children gather round the
father for an evening hour on the porch. or on
the grass And then the mother comes from
her indoor cares, and the circle is complete
and happy. Rest and restoration love and
happiness, come to the door in the cool of the
day.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

AS Abraham sat at the door of his tent in the
evening" strange visitors came, angels in the
forms OF men. Angels unawares" were the
patriarch guests. How pr npt and full was
his hospitality! How glad he was to entertain
them, as if they were travellers resting from,
their Journey and needing food and shelter.
lhey were visitors from beyond the stars and
had messages Of good tidngs, promises and
hopes that brought unspeakable JOY to the
heart OF the Friend of God If in the evening
we recall ourselves, and look up in expectations
we too, shall have messengers from God. and
be inspired with faith and patience. with cour-
age and hope
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1902-07-16

In the cool of the day, the Lord God walked
IN the garden. 1t is fit season to come
alter toll and care, when the hands rest and
the world withdraws When quiet and peace
come with the twilight and home and love
nave called in the busy thought and tranquil
lized the heart, then may we hear the voice of
the guest from above 1t was in the evening
that the dove came in from world swept and
destroyed, and to the anxious souls in the ark
brought the olive branch. 1t was an r1nspoIen
message from God. In the midst of judgment,
he remembered mercy. 1t was the silent bid
ding to rest in the Lord, and wait patiently
for him"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29
Coming Along.

George Stickney, who lives in Lam
caster, n. H., is well known in Lewis
ton. He has boy who is coming along
like three-year-old trotter under
training. Mr.. Stickney asked the SUI
perntcndent of schools when it would
be advisable to send the boy to school.
The superintendent said that the fall
term would be a good time, but ad-
yised Mr.. Stickney to teach the lad
that two and two make four and how
the letters Of the alphabet run before
he let him out.
A short time afterward the superin-
tendcnt met the boy and asked him if
he knew his letters.
Sure" said the boy.
"Well, sir, what is the first letter."
ga" was the answer.
Correct" said the superintendent.
"Now, what comes after Az"
"All the rest Of the push" said the
boy.-Lewiston (Me) Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29
LAUNDRY BAG.

LAINphi hA"' Cnnaman on one
side of the bag is stamped on the duck.
4 casing Is run along the upper part
of the bag, and through this passes
an ornamental cord for drawstrng.
The open top is neatly hemmed. The
most convenient dimensions for such
n bag are p by Is inches.
A shoe bag can be made of duck or
OF brown holland or blue drill. cut in
strip % inches long by 8 wide. Fold
over to make the bag and leave five
inches mt one end to form the flap.
Bind the edges with ribbon or turn
them in and finish with a border Of
buttonholing or Misunderstanding. Work
the initials of the recipient on the lid
nd make two buttOnholes, which are
TO fasten to two buttons sewed In po-
sitOn to meet them on the bag. Then
work the word SHOES" in large letters
;lrill, embroider in white; If Of holland,
cmbroidcr in blue or pink. If you bind
the edges with ribbon. choose the rib
bon to match the embroidery cotton
This size of bag holds only one pair Of
shoes For a larger size cut the same
length. % inches. and make the width
III or "a inches Make up with divi-
sions of Misunderstanding at intervals
OF eight inches, so that each pair Of
shoes is kept In n separate compart-
ment. The flap falls over the entire
width. with buttonhole to fasten in
the center of each compartment.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29
SCREEN PHOTOGRAPH HOLDER.

sketched on the Strawboard before il
is cut. On the inner side of each
panel is pasted sheet of white glazed
paper. The cover is of light material
on the inside and of some darker shade
of the same color on the outside. Three
edges of the back and front of each
panel are stitched together on the ma
chine The lower part is left open
that the silk, when turned right side
out, may he slipped over the straw
board When the cover is In place, the
lower edge is finished with narrow
hem. but is not sewed together. A
silk cord may he used as a frame for
the openings cut for the photographs.
The pictures are slipped into place
from below
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
he Ready.

he Ready.
When the train you wish to board comes
Roaring through,
BE ready;
Not a precious second will it wait while
you
Wish to hurry back to see
If perhaps there still may be
Some little thing which you forgot to do;
BE ready.
When she swcetly looks at you and signs
some day,
BE ready;
Some one else may hover near. prepared
TO say
The word that you In fear
Hesitate to let her hear;
Love Is often lost when it is turned away;
BE ready.
Opportunity will some day ring your bell;
BE ready;
She will not inquire If you are i'll or well;
She will not stand waiting there
While you hasten to prepare;
She must hurry to where anxious others
dwell;
Be ready.
A messenger will summon you some day;
BE ready.
lie will not withdraw, implore him as
ynu may;
lie Will not consent to wait
While you pray to God, too late,
To let you live 20 clear mistakes away;
Be ready.
Chicago Record Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29

rno,, r.hio,, 60. PINGPONG PINCUSHIoN
lures are drawn with india ink or
painted with water colors. His cue Is
made of horsehair, which is glued to
the top of his head. The head itself
is glued to the body. Pins and needles
are to be fastened In the robe.
Another fancy for pins is the doll
pincuShion. Choose an ordinary china
doll about five inches In height, with
movable arms and legs and a sweet
face and plenty Of pretty curly hair.
Dress the dainty little lady in her long
clothes. Four strips Of fine white fan
mel inches wide and s inches long
must be carefully buttonholed round
the edges. then firmly fastened round
the baby dolls waist. Into these are
placed needles, white pins. black pins
and safety pins. Then comes the
baby's dress. which is made of two
strips of dainty ribbon about inches
wide and 10 inches long-one strip for
the front and one for the back. held in
position by baby ribbon. 1t is hung
up by loop of ribbon.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29
Only a woman's Hair.

Only woman's hair-a common sight
Yet still with streaming eyes | gaze up
on ii.
My breakfast lies un:asted while write
This sonnet.
Only woman's hair. The time that was,
The years that were. the gay and glad
some days
OF my past youth rise up before me as
l gaze.
Only a womans hair. AS souvenir
l would have loved 1t dearly; who can
doubt it?
But as it is think there's something
About II.
Only a womans hair. 1t seems a sin
The plain, the bare. unvarnished truth
to utter:
] really cannot. cannot like II in
The butter.
-Lippincotts Magazine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29
SCREEN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS

An Excellent Gift For Those Who
Have n Large Stock of Pictures.
AS every one has on hand more pho
tographs than can be provided for. any
thing in the shape of frame Is GER
tain to be valued Christmas gift
The screen photograph holder is made
of stra wboard covered with silk or
satin, which is embroidered with floss
or gold or silver thread. The panels
nre cut large enough to accommodate
one cabinet photograph and one carte
de viSite The outline of each panel is
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29
Not Strictly Vegetarian

YES" said Krankley as he munched
n rosy apple; Pm n vegetarian, I'm
proud to say"
You mean you try to be one" said
Cooley.
What do you mean by that"
simply that there was a Worm in
that apple and you got it."-Philadel-
phia Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-11-29

mother. for the
instruction Is so
simple that it
needs no expert
cnced hand to cut
it out. stitch it
together or line
it with the linen
embroidery cot
ton. The lively