Newport daily independent., 1902-12-03

Railway Though pleading unpre- paration, he spoke of the part played by this great system of road i'll the development of our state, praised Newport's enterprise, chasing her as "the biggest little city in the state" expressed his confidence in her future and thanked his hosts for their hos- pitality.
 The best prepared response of the evening was made by Judge M. M. Stuckey, to whom had been assigned the subject Progress of our County (Jackson) and it's cause.' He told of the swamps and overhows, when dis ease cut so short the threads of life that tadpoles hardly had time to shed their tails and after each retrospective narration, remarked: "But it's diff I-ferent nown Thus did he show sim ply, yet effectively our wonderful de- velopment. He spoke appreciatively of the part the Iron Mountain had played in this development and as sured the officials present of the con- sefvatism of our people, their friend liness toward foreign capital and our progressive attitude in being willing to encourage new enterprises and further railroad building.
 ssThe future of Newport and it's prospective transportation facilitiesp furnished theme for the remarks of ] MT. w. c. Stith, traffic manager of St. Louis, who referred to the pleasant relations that have always existed be- tween the Iron Mountain and this city, of the latter's uniformily fair treat ment of their interests and the com pany's consequent friendliness toward this city.
 Tn the absence of Mr G. A. A. Deane, MT. J O. Nichols, general bag gage agent of St. Louis responded to the toast 'World's Fair in 1904. His I remarks were well received. l "Our Commercial League and it's hopes'' was the toast offered by Mr. F. Price.
 Mir. J. M Stayton read a paper pre- pared by a League committee, pray ing considerations for Newport's claims for the extension to Fair Oaks on the Memphis branch, when the White River line is completed and it is de- cided to breach the gap in the Kansas City Memphis line. MT. Stith prom ised to present this paper to Mir. Harding.
 The hito the evening was made by Mir. H. D. Wilson, passenger agent at Memphis, who told funny story of course to make such hit. It was of the Newport citizen who died and went to heaven, where he had to be chained to prevent his return. MT. Wilson promised he would not have to be chained in Newport for he liked the town too we'll and in order to get here in time, had started the day be- fore. He demonstrated himself to be quite an after dinner talker and took his seat amid applause.
 Senator w. E. Ferguson of Wood
 
 brief history of railroad building and expressed the friendly feeling of his home county, for both Newport and the Iron Mountain.
 MT. A. V. Brigham of St, Louis was called upon and expressed his ap- preciation of this evidence of New port hospitality and goodwill He wanted to know if the building of new depot would not work hard ship upon the local press, in not. be- ing able to blow up the told shell, 7 as it had so often been turned in marked copies that were sent to his office. The loss of such excellent subject matter for a roast, we might say right here, has been keenly felt, but we are willing to sacrifice selfish interests upon the altar of public welfare and improvement.
 MT. A. R. Bragg, division freight agent, of Little Rock, but formerly of Jacksonport spoke with feeling of his love for his old home and of Newport's remarkable growth, picturing bright future for our city.
 Other short responses were made y Messrs. s. 0. Dowell, Alcorn Ferguson, and c. A. Hillhouse, when the band struck up "Home Sweet Home" at 1:30 a. m. and the banquet, which will always be a pleasant memory to those in attendance, was ended
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