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Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
BIG LAND DEAL.

Messrs. Bird and Smith, of Sioux City, Iowa, recently purchased from the Pond Decker Manufacturing Company 13,OO0 acres of land, situ- ated in the southwestern part of the county, and most of it is cut over land which can easily be put in cultivation. The price paid by the purchasers amounted to nearly $1O0,O0O MT. w.. J. Lamb, our enterprising real estate agent, had finger in the pie, in the matter of looking up abstracts to title, and he is also retained as agent for the sale or disposition of this property to home seekers and people who want to purchase small farms Osceola Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
LYNCHING VERDICT.

Wynne, Ark. Nov. 23.-The coroner did not come from some cause to hold the inquest on the negro hanged here Thursday night, and R. c. Castleman, justice of the peace, empaneled a. jury Saturday morning and 3 verdict was returned as follows:
 Good and lawful jurors of said Cross county, who, being sworn in due form, say that the said Elias Wells came to his death at the hands of un- known parties by hanging him by the neck and a blow in the back of his head. c. NJ, Grain, foreman of the jury"
 The remains were taken charge of by MT J, L. Catlett for burial.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
TRAIN SERVICE DERANGED.
(From Fridays Daily.


 The Iron Mountain yards have been | crowded with freights all day and the situation about noon appeared to be approaching a blockade No ar I riVed'at TAO p. m. and No. was over
 three hours late, owing to a small
 wreck at Delaplaine, between Knobel and Walnut Ridge. The track was reported cleared about 30 D. m. and though information relative to the wreck is meager, if it had been ser iOus, the facts would have been forth coming.
 An extra freight was made up here in the afternoon and left for St Louis with 71 loaded cars, which is consid- cred very heavy load. Thursday night, four cars were
 ditched at Diaz on the Y, delay ng the
 arrival of the branch passenger until
 10;30 o'clock that evening At noop there were four or five
 hundred cars in the local yards and
 as uperintendent Hartigan is here in his private car, he has had an ex-
 cellent opportunity to observe the
 need for additional switch track
 Sand is being unloaded here for the new passing track and work is pro-
 gressing with d celerity that must be pleasing to the officials.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28

MT. and Mrs o. l.. Fox left Satur- day morning for St. Louis, where they will visit q couple of weeks. T. T. Laird is filling Mir. Fox's place at the Iron Mountain depot during the latter's absence.
 The cotton yards of Batesville have handled 64S6 bales.of cotton to yester- day, the 20th. The Perrin yard has received 3225 bales and the Weaver yard 3260. On the same day last year their combined receipts were only 3699 bales. The Perrin yard has ship ped 2500 bales, and on this date, 1900, had received 3657 bales Guard.
 We came near having a fire Monday evening. After the family of c. M. Finn had retired to their rooms up stairs, smoke began to creep in and they rushed down stairs, to find the entire kitchen ablaze. By the prompt handling of a fire extinguisher Mr. Finn soon succeeded in quening the flames. Had it not been for the ex- tinguisher the house would have burned. Jamestown Correspondence Batesville Guard
 That organization of Newport busi- ness men known as the Ananias Club left over the Choetaw Saturday after noon for their happy hunting grounds in the St. Francis river bottoms. The members of the party were c. A. Hillhouse, c. R. Hite, Alcorn Fergu- son and $. M. Stuckey and they ex- pected fifth member in Rufus Fitz hugh of Augusta who was to join them at Tupelo. They will be gone ten days and as the mosquitoes are not so bad this time of the year as during their last outing, there will probably be more hunting and less poker play ing.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
RECEPTION TO MERCHANTS.

The St. Louis merchants, manu- factures and bankers were enthusias- tically and cordially received by the business men Of this city. After the drive over the residence portions of the city and through the business section, they were taken to the rooms of the Newport Club,
 The address of welcome delivered by Hon. J. M Stayton was responded to by H. S. Futile, president of the St, Louis Merchants S; Manufacturers Excursion Association, who is also manager of the St. Louis Furniture Building Trade His remarks we timely, and happily expressed, thf}uK ing the business men of Newport for their hospitality and evidence of good will and assuring them of good credit
 In one corner of the club rooms, a beverage of sufficient age to tickle the palate of an Epicurean was served and the health of guests and hosts We're here toasted.
 After this informal reception, the visitors were taken to the business houses of the merchants, that they might have an idea of the stocks car ried by Newport houses and form the acquaintance of members of the firm, who could not be present owing to Che ruSh of bOsinass
 The special train left at 4:l5 D. m. after stay of hour and 45 minutes for Walnut Ridge Only one other stop was to be made, Corning, and tue St. Louis representatives expected to reach home Sunday morning after their two weeks excursion through Louisiana and Arkansas.
 They were very pleasant gentlemen, who made 6 most favorable impress sion with Newport and we hope that these excursions into their trade territory may become annual visits.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
LIAR AND RASCAL"

A special telegram to the Memphis Commercial Appeal with reference to the action of the state penitentiary board in the purchase of convict farm says that after the purchase had been ordered Gov. Davis made several insinuating remarks, when Attorney General Murphy suddenly arose and called the governor liar and rascal. Gov. Davis replied by saying that he did not address his remarks to Col. Murphy.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
BIG WASHOUTS REPORTED.


 Texarkana, Ark, Nov. 22. The heavy rains which have fallen throughout this section the past three days have seriously affected railway travel and traffic. Big washouts are reported on the Cotton Belt and Texas & Pacific lines west of here. No train over the latter road has come in or gone out since o'clock last night and traffic will not be renewed over it be- fore tomorrow or possibly later. Trains on the roads, except the Iron Mountain, have been late today. Parties coming in on the various trains today report worlds of water at points west of here.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
WORD CONTEST INSTITUTED.

The neat and complete baby range, which has been on display in the window of the Newport Builders Supply x Hardware Company, will be given away by that firm on Christmas day to the girl under fifteen years of age, who furnishes the longest list of words given by Webster's dictionary from the letters to be found in the words "Quick Meal Range"
 The range will cook, bake and roast and is perfect in all it's arrangements and well worth an effort upon the part of the girls under the prescribed age. Contest closes Dec. 24 1855 b7t
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
FEDERAL JURY SELECTED.

Jas. P. Coffin, jury commissioner for the federal court of this division has announced a list of the grand and petit jurors, selected to serve during the approaching term of United States Court, which convenes in Batesville, on Monday, December 8th.
 R. L. Henley of Tuckerman is the only representative from this county on the grand jury and the petit jurors from Jackson are James Davis, Au- vergne; Rufus Jones, Swifton; Robert Pierce, George Sconyers and James Nickelson, Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
STREET FAIR
 FINANCIAL SUCCESS.

There can no longer be a doubt re- maining in the mind of any one in re- gard to the financial success of our street fair says the Poplar Bluff Sentinel, That it was 8 howlng success every other way, has never been disputed. The financial com mittee has finished settling all aC- counts, and check for 30 per cent of the original donation has been pre- scented to all who contributed. It is certainly encouraging and the pros poets for another one next year are very good. The managers who took such an interest and worked so un- ceasingly for the success of the fair, certainly deserve great credit and the thanks of the community.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
DEATH OF IKE SCOTT.

Henry Schott on Monday morning received letter from the widow of Ike Scott, announcing his death at Okmulgee, Indian Territory on Thurs day, November 2oth, oftyphoid fever
 The deceased was an industrious and progressive farmer, who owned a farm near CampbelPs Station. He was about B years of age and leaves a widow and two children. A
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
SERMON FOR PYTHIANS.

All Knights of Pythias are requested to meet at the lodge rooms at seven p. m. Sunday, Nov. 3Oth, that they may march in a body to the Metho- dist church, where Sir Knight Rev. J. w, Smith will deliver an address upon Pythianism, to which all are invited
 w2feod
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28

A special train of six coaches bearing about fifty epresentatives o1 the leading wholesale. manufacturing and banking interests of St. Louis, after a swing around the circle in Arkansas, arrived from Bald Knob over the Iron Mountain Saturday afternoon at Z;30 o'clock.
 They were met at the depot by a committee of twenty five appointed by the Business Mems League. The visitors were then treated to drive over the city in carriages and other equipages, which had awaited their arrival for an hour al the depot.
 Upon the conclusion of this drive, very cordial three minute address of welcome was made to the visitors st the rooms of the Newport Club by Hon. Joseph M. Stayton. Here the St. Louis representatives were afford ed an excellent chance of meeting the Newport business men and the short reception was not only enjoyed by all but will prove advantageous to both hosts and guests ill Q closer and more friendly acquaintance with each other
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
PERSONEL OF PARTY.

The following is a correct list of those composing the visiting party; Allan Pfeiffer Chemical Co.,, Chas. E. Lane, V. P.
 Banner Buggy Co.,, T. Edward Root. Banneutiue Galv. Iron Mig. Co, Geo. Bannentine, V. r.
 Blackwell & Weilandy Book Co, A. NJ. Blackwell, Pres.
 c. F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Co.,, R. Blanke, V. P.
 II. M. Blossom & Co.,, Howard Blos- som.
 Brown Shoe Co., T. W. Bennett, Peeas.
 Buck Stove x Range Co.,, H. c. Thompson, Sec'y.
 Campbell Paint & Glass Co.,, Jos. w. Bray, V. P.
 Central Telephone & Electric Co.,, c. H. Wallis, V. P
 Coyle & Sargent, Chas, w Sargent. Jas. Clark Leather Co.,, Walter Bat tie, Sec'y.
 Diedrich Fur. Co.,, G. H Diederich, Pres.
 Ferguson & Mckinney D. G Co.,, E. J. McCurdy.
 Francis & Bro, Commission Co., T. B. Francis, V. p.
 Friedman Bros. Shoe O., Isaac Friedman, V. P.
 Aug. Cast Bank Note and Litho. Co.,, L. J. w. Wall, Pres.
 Giesecke D'Oench- Hays Shoe Co.,, J. NJ Hays, Treas.
 Cans. Langenberg Hat Co, F. j., Langenberg, Sec'y.
 Hall & Brown Wood Working Ma chine Co, Chas. s. Brown, Pres. Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.,, H, L.. Brady.
 Hargadine- McKittrick Dry Goods Co.,, E, s. Purdy.
 Kingman St. Louis Implement Co.,, E. NJ Warren.
 Kregel Casket Co.,, L. q. Kregel, Pres
 Lincoln Trust Co.,, Cnas. Hamilton Sec'y.
 .Luedinghaus Espenschied Wagon Co.,, A. E. Leudinghaus, Sec'y. National Bank of Commerce, J. A.. Lewis, Cashier.
 Mayfield Woolen Mills, c. H. Dun can, J. D. Simpson, Sec'y.
 Mercantile Trust Co.,, R. J. Parvin. Merchants Brokerage X Commis- sion Co.,, s. A. Singer.
 Missouri Moline Flow Co.,, Geo. J. Cram, Mgr:
 J. s. Merrill Drug Co.,, Geo. R. Mer- rell, V. P.
 Meyer Bros Drug Co.,, c. E. Coch- ran, J. G. Algea.
 New Home Sewing Machine Co.,, ,gB Carpenter. 5Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co.,, E. Shapleigh, V. P.
 Parlin X Orendorf Co.,, w. P Shell by, Mgr.
 Peters Furniture Co.,, J. A. Stein- meyer, Sec'y.
 Piper Carriage Co.,, S. M. Piper, Pres.
 Prufrock Furniture Co.,, Harry Prufrock.
 Rice styx Dry Goods Co.,, E. w. Styx
 Roberts, Johnson X Rand Shoe Co.,, E. E. Rahd, Sec'y.
 Rosenthal- Sloan Millinery Co.,, Wm. G. Sloan, V. P.
 Siekles Saddlery Co.,, Louis Ploes- ser, Pres.
 Strauss & samish, James E. Black, Sec'y.
 Tonnent Shoe Co.,, J. H. Tennent, Jr.
 Dr. Q. A. Wall, Physician and Surg con.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
SUNDAY WEDDING.

On Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at the residence of Esquire l.. B. Harris, the marriage of MT. 0. w. White to Miss Cathy Earl Kyles, both of Diaz was performed by Justice Harris
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
PRAISES PARAGOULD PASTOR.

As the annual conference of the Methodist church draws near, and the moving time for the pastors of that denomination is close at hand, in terest in the pastoral fate of Rev. M. B. Umsted the popular minister of the Paragould church, becomes a matter of public concern says the Soliphone.
 From his entrance on the ministerial work here, Rev. Umsted has grown in popular favor and has ably maintained the high standard set by his pre- decessoc, Dr. Jeffett. While his style in the pulpit, and his manner in ming ling with the people differ from that of Bro. Jeffett, the church and cause of christianity at large have lost noth- ing under the ministery of Rev Um- sted. His sermons make up in prac- tical, consecrated power, for the fervid eloquence of his predecessor, and all have been made better by coming in contact With him and his truly pious wife.
 It is the well-nigh unanimous wish of the people of Paragould that the conference return Rev. Umsted and his good lady to this charge again. And IS it would be contrary to the customs of the church and to the wishes of the people in general to re move him after the first year's work here, it is confidently expected that there will be no change made in the Paragould pastorate by the Bishop.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
ENTERTAIN
ST. LOUIS MERCHANTS.

Representative Of St. Louis Whole sale Manufacturing and Banking Interests Cordially Welcomed By Business Mems League
 Drive Over City Recep
 tion At Club Rooms.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
RAILROAD REPRESENTATIVES.

Warner, c. G, 2d Vice President, Iron Mountain Railroad; Harding, Russell, 3rd Vice President, Iron Mountain Railroad; Stith, c. C., Traf- fc Manager, Iron Mountain Railroad; McAdam, C. D. General Agent, Iron Mountain Railroad; Britton. F. H. Vice President and Gen. Mgr, Cotton Belt Railroad; Farrell, II. E. Freight and Traffic Manager, Cotton Belt Railroad Abadie, E. s. General Agent, Cotton Belt Railroad; Light her, H. D., General Agent, Frisco System
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
DO IT NOW.

Buy your winter wearing apparel at Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. 179 btf.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28

Third National Bank, J. H. Arnold. Wertheimer, Swartz Shoe Co.,, Geo. w. Milljus, V. P.
 The Dry Goodsman, Chas. V. And erson, V. P.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-28
APPEALS FOR AID.
Legislature Asked To Support Or ganization Of State Militia By
 Liberal Appropriation.

Little Rock, Nov, 23.--Adit. Gen. Charles Jacobson Saturday addressed letter to each member of the com ing legislature asking for a liberal ap- propriation for the State Guard. Among other things he says; 'I ad- dress you because the State Guard has risen to a dignity and assumed such proportions as to challenge the favor of the people of Arkansas. It has attained its present standing without any legislative aid, by appropriation or otherwise from the State, and has now two fully organized and equipped regiments, containing twenty-four companies; also a third regiment in process of organization. which we are not actively encouraging for the req son of our inability to equip them as they should be, the State necessarily depending upon the national govern ment for everything.
 '"The State Guard cannot maintain it's standing without some financial assistance from the State, and to this end l enlist your sympathy and CO., operation. The office of adiutant- general, as well as all other military positions connected with the Guard being without an allowance, the period has now arrived, it is believed, when the State should supplement the act of the Federal government by making a reasonable appropriation for it's military establishment. The national government contributes one million dollars annually, apportioned accord ing to presentation in congress to the several States, this sum, however, being solely available in arms and equipments. No money allowance is granted, therefore the need of Arkan- sas lining up with her sister States by making suitable appropriation for handling the supplies annually fur nished by the government at Wash ington, also for the general conduct of concerns relating to the State Guard. Arkansas alone of the States has not in many years assisted with funds the organization of it's active military es- adjustments, it's only direct support having been the commissioning of of ficers, whose efforts have brought to it's present efficiency force aggre- gating twenty two well organized and well appointed guardsmen."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
MINERS SEEMED DETERMINED.
Leaders say Strikers Are Not in Wan,
and the Struggle VIII Con.
tinue Indefinitely.

The local operators at Wllkesbarre
and other points seem to be a unit In
saying that break In the strikers
ranks may come any time. This be.
lief is based on reports which the
operators claim to have received from
many sources that the families OF the
strikers are In want. The beginning
OF the eighth week Of the miners
strike shows no change In the sltua.
ton. John Fallon, In charge while
President Mitchell is absent In tho
West. said that the miners were lust
az determined as ever, and unless
there was arbitration the strike was
destined to go on. The National
board members also denied that there
was any suffering among the strk.
ers. He said so far there was no pri.
vatlon, and not likely TO be any for
a long time to come. The losses dur.
ing the seven weeks OF the coal strike
ending June 2S reach the enormous
sum of over si0,000,O00. AS estimated
the principal losses are: Loss 10
operators In prices OF coal (normal),
S1I73O,000; loss to mine workers In
wages, $500, 900; loss to employees
other than miners, made idle by the
strike. S2,lg5,OOO; loss to business
men in coal region, s5.5OO.OOO; loss
to business men outside region, 49,.
100000; cost of maintaining coal and
iron police, siS0,000; cost OF main.
tanning non.unlon workers, $4,000;
estimated damages to mines and ma,
chinery. si,S00,000; total, $40. 900
President Mltchell's Chicago visit
may mean that that officer is In the
West to confer with the five broth.
crhoods of trainmen in an endeavor
10 enlist their cooperation In the
strike.
Five of the men employed az the
Glenwood colllery of the Erie Com.
pany at Mayfield. near Scranton, were
taken into custody by Sheriff Schadt
On the charge of shooting Joseph
Quinn during the strike melee. The
prisoners gave their names as Edward
and Charles Kane. Edward Shopland,
Frank Dohrer and Michael Kearney.
At a hearing before Squire McGov.
ern they were each held in $500. Gen.
eral Manager May. of the Erie com.
psny. became their bondsman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Bills Returned 10 Conference.

In the Senate and House Wednes
day the chaplains prayed for the re.
covery of King Edward. Mr.. Gal
l!nger New Hampshire. addressed the
Senate upon It's resolution declaring
that the phenomenal prosperity of
this country is largely due to the
tariff laws.
In the House Wednesday the Philip.
pine civil government bill was read
Tor amendment, and amendments
we're adopted prohibiting one corpo
ration in the islands from holding
stock in another. The sundry civil
appropriation bill, carrying s60.125..
359, was finally agreed to. The House
insisted on It's rejection OF two Sen
ate amendments to the army appro.
priation bill and 1t was sent back to
conference. The House also dis
agreed to the Senate amendments to
the naval appropriation bill providing
for building warships In the govern.
ment navy yards. and 1t was returned
To conference.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
HArHAMITE SUCCESSFUL.
Experiments With New Safety Ex.
plosives Show Good Results.

A test was made near Cleveland of
new explosive known as "Hatha.
mite" the invention of Prof. II. NJ.
Hathaway. The safety features were
demonstrated by pounding the eX.
plosive upon an anvil until the sparks
few, throwing II upon burning fire.
placing II in n tin box and firing rifle
bullets through 1t. The explosion can
only take place when a dynamite per.
cussion cap Is used. Some OF the ex.
plosive was next frozen into cake
of ice and exploded. Circular pieces
two inches in diameter were blown
from 3-1Gth boiler plate. cutting the
plate clean. one and one.half ounces
of the explosive being simply placed
upon the plate and detonated In the
open air. A one-pound regulation
army shell was exploded within a
receptacle and the shell blown into a
thousand pieces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
GREAT SHOCK 70 BRITISH PUBLIC |
KING STRICKEN DOWN.
Operation Performed Upon Monarch
Saves His Life for Tlme--Grav-
est Fears Entertained.

King Edward Is not expected to
survive. All preparations for the cor
onation festivities In London were
abandoned Tuesday for an indefinite
time. The serious condition of the
King is the result of an operation per
formed upon him Tuesday afternoon
Tor appendicitis. A large abcess was
evacuated. His majesty bore the oper.
alton well. The chances for his ultl.
mate recovery are not hopeless. The
news fell upon London with the force
ana suddenness of n lightning stroke.
Nothing in the history of the empire
has ever equaled the dramatic force
of It. Everybody with flag had flung
IL out from window or doorway. Now
everybody Is praying that the life OF
the king may be spared. There Is no
further talk of festivities. All pro-
grams have been abandoned. Sunday
week, when the king was suffering
from the first acute seizure at Alder
shot, Sir Francis Laking, the kings
physician, diagnosed 1t as intestinal
trouble. Doctors Treves and Barlow
were Immediately summoned and con
Ermed Sir Francis l.aklng's diagnosis.
Doctors Treves and Barlow advised
the abandonment OF the coronation
but the king was obdurate. and in
sisted on removal TO Windsor, taking
all responsibility on himself II they
could tide him over the coronation,
and promising to submit to an opera.
ton as soon after as required On this
understanding a weeks rest at Wind
sor was arranged. but the king has
been suffering eXcruclating agony. and
had to be freely drugged. Monday
morning Queen Alexandra and the
Prince of Wales implored him to re-
Train from venturing to London. but
the king would not be denied, believ.
ing the postponement of the corona.
ton a national calamity. He virtu.
ally sacrificed himself in an effort to
save his subjects from loss and dis
appointment. Soon after the opera
tion the physicians bulletin was is
sued and the following announcement
was made public The earl marshal
Las received the kings command to
express his majesty's deep sorrow that.
owing to his serious illness the cor
cnation ceremony must be postponed.
All celebrations in London will. In
consequence, be likewise postponed,
but 1t Is the kings earnest hope that
the celebrations in the country be held
as already arranged" The king ex-
pressed the desire that the lord mayor
see that the coronation dinner to Lon
don's poor should be given. The physl.
clans say 1t will be some days before
1t is possible to say that King Edward
is out of danger
The following bulletin was issued
from Buckingham palace, London,
Friday midnight: His majesty's 8
condition Is in all respects satisfac-
tory. The king has had comfortable
cay. and has made substantial i'm.
provement. 1t is believed that the
kings condition is so much improved
that the worst danger is past.