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Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
APRIL FOOLS PARTY.

The date of the party was April first, which has been very commonly called ''all fools day' since the mem- Ory of man runneth not to the con- trary. Invitations had been quietly and informally issued to this little affair, and. though the invited came prepared for surprises and practical jokes, they were taken unawares at every turn by some scheme which brought to mind the day, but not until after they had bitten and recog- nized themselves among the number for whom the day is set apart. The party was in honor of MT. Edwin Carter, who was inveigled away while the guests were arriving and was a "know nothing" until he turned on the lights and twenty voices from about shouted "April Fool" A pea nut hunt was instituted, prize being awarded; but when it was all over, Mrs. Sells sprang surprise by an nouncing that it was unpraiseWorthy to be piggish and awarded the same to Miss Orbie Arnold, who had found the smallest number.
 The rugs were Tapped over and tackled down, everybody tried to straighten them out only to find his mistake; coins were lying about, but no one is the richer for they were glued down with "Page's Warranted To Stick"
 Miss Blanche Stallings pinned the tail on the donkey nearest the proper place and won handsome box, but it contained only cotton batting. The refreshments of cake and cream were very toothsome but the cream puffs which looked so delicious, were awful frauds, for though they had a goodly outside, it was another case of cotton batting.
 MT. and Mrs. Sells were assisted in entertaining by Mesdames Charles Lafferty and W. A. B;llingsley, who spared no effort I5o make the evening enjoyable.
 The party was unique and Imaginable and everything that is constituted to make young people have a good time. They could not express adequately their fun and thanks to the host and hostess, who contrived this original function and carried it through in every detail with such success and pleasure to the entertained.
 Those present were Misses Jennie McCauley, Nellie Terry, Neill and Gene Randy, Noreene Kinman, Blance Stallings, Mary Bailey, Bennie Humble, Kate Bishop, Maude Rich ardson, Hilda Bailey, Orbie Arnold Della Bernstein; Messrs. Edwin Car ter, W. Bennett Egan, Charles Holmes, Tom w. DilIard, Homer Buford, Ern est Mcdonald, Robt. Laird, Jr, Ed Sprigg and Wm. Parrish.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
APPEAL FOR AID.
Representative of Drouth Sufferers Visits Newport and Asks the Peo- pie for Assistance to Alleviate
 Destitution.

W. c. Sims, of Sharp county, was in Newport Tuesday soliciting aid for the drouth sufferers of North Arkan- sas, whose condition he depicts as most miserable. He is an accredited solicitor in the movement to help this people in distress, and the pocket I books of those who have prospered, , should be opened to their neighbors of the hills in this hour of their calamity. By request, the following testimo- nial is reprinted, showing MT. Sims authority and mission:
 HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP,
 SHARP COUNTY, Ark.
 Highland township organized for the purpose of soliciting and distributing supplies to the needy in said township on March 18th, 1902, by electing I. M. Gray chairman, and s. T. SherriIl sec retary, and I. M. Gray, H. E. Dark and A. J. Tucker relief committee.
 At it's regular meeting on March 22nd, w. c. Sims was elected as it's agent to go abroad to solicit aid for the destitute of said township, and we heartily recommend him to the people among whom he may go, as honora- ble and trustworthy, knowing any donation given him will be fully ac- counted for to the committee and used solely for the benefit of those in our midst who are destitute by reason of the unprecedented drouth of last year.
 Our people are industrious, frugal and honest, and until now have been self-sustaining, but most of them must have aid from the more fortunate as they will not be enabled to make a crop for the coming season, or main tain their families or their farms.
 1. M. GRAY, Chairman,
 $. F. SHERRILL, Secretary. hereby recommend the bearer, Mr w. c. Sims as a trustworthy and re- sponslble citizen. H. B. HILL,
 SEAL. Clerk Sharpe Co.,, Ark.
 HARDY, Ark, March 2S, 1902
 This is to certify that w. c. Sims is a member in good standing of Hardy Lodge No. 109, l. o. o. F., and is a worthy brother in every respect, com manding the esteem of not only the brotherhood but of the entire com munity. c. V. MORGAN, Fl. G. SEAL. c. H. MORGAN. Sec'y.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
SENATOR JONES' COUNTY.

Washington, March 31.-With two townships yet to hear from the vote in this county is as follows: James K. Jones 1,197, J. P. Clarke 656; E. w.. Rector 859, Jeff Davis 1,031; Tompkins 3 to 1 over Wallace; the indications are lobe is elected state senator; Bri- ant and Ellis for representatives; Gib son, county judge; White, sheriff; :; Black, county clerk; Monroe, circuit clerk; Phillips, treasurer; Boyett, as- sessor; Barrow, coroner; J, E. Hamp ton, railroad commissioner; Green, prosecuting attorney.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
CAMDEN WOMAN CREMATED.

New Orleans, March 28.-Mrs. Dora c. Haley, formerly of Camden, Ark, was burned to death and her daughter painfully injured in a fire which de- stroyed their home on Audubon park today. An explosion of gasoline, fol- lowing the breaking out of fire, was responsible for the fatality.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
BRINKLEY'S CITY ELECTION.

Brinkley, April 1.-The following officers were elected here today: H. c. Strong, mayor; Jim Schultz, re- corder; P. J. Brickell, treasurer; O.. A. Gillespie, marshal Aldermen: w. F. Forbes, E. T. McCreight, First ward; :; A. J. Voccaro, T. H. Jackson, Second ward; D. H. Smith, Gus Rusher, Third ward.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
JOHN LAMBKIN.

John Lambkin died Wednesday night at the home of his brother, the Cottage hotel, from the dropsy. He lived in the country and was brought to town but recently for treatment, as his condition had become serious.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04

Washington, April 1.-Representa- tive Dinsmore, of Arkansas, today re- ceived telegram from Arkansas an nouncing that his renomination was assured. The first reports from Ar kansas indicated that he had been de- feated
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
DINSMORE NOT DEFEATED.

Harrison, April 1.-Dinsmore has about 400 majority in this district, with Van Buren to hear from. Indications are that he is elected by about 200 ma jority.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04

The business of advertising deserves to be counted among the many mod ern ders.-Overland Monthly.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
DEMOCRAT CONCEDES DEFEAT.
Clarke Will Have Around Seventy Five Votes-Chicot County Ties Returns on Other State
 Officers

up to Tuesday night Clarke has 72 and Jones 53. The governor has four more than necessary to elect by these fig ures. The doubtful counties will, it is declared, give Clarke at least five more, which gives Clarke v on joint ballot. Gov. Clarke himself placed his vote at that figure. Senator Jones' friends concede the election of ex- Gov. Clarke.
 The Arkansas Democrat, which was Senator Jones' organ, printed the fol- lowing editorial paragraph Tuesday afternoon: "The Democrat went to victory with Senator Jones. It goes down with him in 1902"
 Chicot county tied on United States senator, but the representative elect, it is stated, will vote for the ex-gov- ernor.
 Reports to date show that Gov. Jeff Davis carried seventy counties and that Col. E. w. Rector carried only Arkansas, Miller, Garland, Sebastian and Lee.
 The following other candidates have a sufficient lead to insure their elec- tion:
 Minor Wallace, for congress in Sev- enth district; F. E. Conway, for state land commissioner; H. T. Bradford, agricultural commissioner.
 The claims of Battle, Martin and Wallace will be settled in the state convention.
 PHILLIPS DEFEATS HANLEY.
 F. M. Hanley has been badly beaten for railroad commissioner by Judge J.. w. Phillips, of this city, who has car ried eighteen out of the twenty seven counties in the district, with several yet to hear from. Greene supporting Hanley before, this time gave Phillips 1903 to Hanley's S7. He has carried Greene, Craighead, Randolph, Baxter, Fulton, Sharpe, Independence, Law renee, Jackson, White, Lonoke, Prairie, Arkansas, Monroe, Woodruff, Missis- sippi, Cross and Lee, with 123 votes in the state convention, necessary to elect SS
 FIVE TO ONE FOR DAVIS.
 Paragould, March 31.-Complete officials returns from Greene county show the following: Commissioner of mines, McHenry 1,206, Bradford 1,021; land commissioner, Padgett TIA, Con- way 1,426; associate justice, Battle 1,- O67, Martin 75O, Wallace 356; railroad commissioner, Phillips 1903, Hanley S7; senator, Jones 645, Clarke 1856; governor, Davis 1894, Rector 380; congress, Taylor 1,O39, Parrish l, ,141, Macon 259; circuit judge, Hughes 1,- 240, McGovern 1,O95. The county off, cers heretofore indicated in these dis patches as being in the lead have all carried the county except Bentley for clerk. Hon. G. O. Light, former clerk of county and former representative from Greene, is nominated by nar row margin. The congressional race has been the warmest ever seen in the county. It is apparent that Judge Taylor will have 16 votes, Parrish 21 and Macon 34, necessary to choice, 36. Our biennial city election will be held tomorrow.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-04
THE VOTE OF LAWRENCE.

Black Rock, April 1.-The official count of the Lawrence county primary held today resulted as follows: For governor, Jeff Davis 1,277, Rector 621; senator, J. P. Clarke 677, J. K. Jones LIP; congress, Brundidge 699, Me- Caleb S48, Gray 1855; commissioner of lands, Padgett 1, ,168, Conway 478; rail road commissioner, Phillips 904, Fan ley 566; associate justice, Wallace 459, Battle SIP, Martin 523; commissioner of mines, Bradford 1850, McHenry 571; prosecuting attorney of Third district, Oldield 7S2, Ponder 1,211. The Democratic county convention today elected the following delegates to the state convention: R. B. Jones, H. L. Ponder, J. c. Riley, w. A. Town send, c. c. Childers, c. c. Bacon, w. A. Scott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
Fleetwood Speaks at LyndOnylIIe.

F. G. Fleetwood spoke at big Re-
publican rally over at Lyndonville
last week. In speaking of the event,
the Journal of that place says -
The first speaker was Fred G. Fleet
wood of Morrisville. Mr.. Fleetwood
outlined the present situation in
State politics and discussed the rea-
SONS, real and fancied, which prompt
ed the bolt of the Clement faction at
the convention at Montpelier.
He said: "That convention was
representation of the people through.
out the borders of Vermont. Every
candidate there did all in his power
to win the nomination, and every
candidate, had he been successful,
would have gone home perfectly sat
listed with the outcome of that con-
vention. The choice fell on Mr.. Nc
CulIough and then followed the bolt
and that bolt was prompted by
voices from Rutland city alone.
Mr.. Fleetwood referred at length to
the adoption of the plank guarantee.
ing to the voters of high license local
option measure with a referendum
and contended that by that recogni-
tion of Mr.. Clements own issue bis
aim and end should have been achiev-
ed and he should have recognized the
will of a majority of the delegates in
their choice of a candidate for a Gov
ernor.
The speaker eulogiz,d the party,
made very eloquent and forcible
plea for unity in the party at this
time. La closing Mr.. Fleetwood said,
"The coming election demands the
best effort of every citizAn. 1t also
demands an expenditure of time.
These issues should be thoughtfully
discussed and acted upon with mature
deliberation. Throughout the State,
in the counties and towns there are
men who ably represent the party
and it is upon these men that We rely
at Montpelier to represent us and we
do not think that they will vote on
any question at any time save upon
the dictates of their own conscience.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
Gold Dollars.

A st. Louis dispatch states that
orders are being received there for
the gold dollars to be issued by the
United States Government in COM
memoration of Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, and gives this account of
the memorial coins:
THE issue will be limited to $50 900
coins, according to the instruction
of the act of Congress authorizing
them. The committee in charge of
the matter, under the direction of the
Secretary of the Treasury, has about
decided upon two designs, oneinclud-
ing the bust of JEFF rsoD, the other
the bust of Mckinley. The coins will
be sold at $2 each by the Worlds
Fair, and the amount derived from
the premium will be used in the
construction of monuments of Jeff9r-
son and Mckinley.
"The first hundred issued of each
design will be numbered as minted
and a certificate issued by the Direct
or of the Mint for each coin stating
that it was minted in his presence
and numbered in consecutive order.
These 200 coins will be sold to the
highest bidders"
The rampant silverite may see in
this a reminder of the crime of rs, "
when he notes that gold dollars are
to be sold for ~ 90, while the
bullion in the silver dollar is worth
less than fifty cents. However, a
small grain OF comfort may come to
him from the fact that the price of
silver is expected to appreciate as the
result of the sale of many million
ounces of the metal to the Mexican
Government, whose silver dollar
weighing more than the American
coin of the white metal, is worth less
than half as much.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
The Golden Key.

st. Peter went abroad, and lost the key
That opens wide the peary gates afar,
No clue he found unto the mystery,
Although he telephoned from star to star.
Two lovers fingered by country way
And by the blessed love light saw the shine
of something golden in their path that lay.
Cleaning with dazzling light-'twas half
divine.
They grasped the golden key. Uuto their ears
Sweet songs came floating on the fragrant
air,
And heedng not all warning doubts and
fears,
Unlocked Heaven's gates and boldly entered
there.
Since then they walk within forevermore-
Tis love, tbs only love that gives the key
To all earth's music, opens wide the door
To Heaven-or hell-whiche'er the case
may be.
But while they wander up and down it's fields
Unconscious other voices Heaven may WOO
st. Peter vainly knocks, the door ne'er yelds-
A lovers Heaven has only room for two!
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
Injurious EmpIoyments.

Nitric acid is employed as sol
vent for tin in making dyes, by en-
gravers to etch copper, in the man
ufacture of guncotton, in the gid
ing trades and in preparing the felt
for hats. The fumes of it are more
irritating to human Threats and
lungs than is a red rag to a bull,
and they cause no end of bronchial
and catarrhal affections. The work
ers in various branches of trade suf-
fer from the fumes of ammonia.
They cause Inflammation of the eyes
and a peculiar skin. disease, which
it has been suggested may be due to
the formation of soap by the un-
ion Of the ammonia with the liquid
Of the lubricating skin glands. Ii
that be true, every man could be a
perambulating soap factory. Men
employed in guano works become
deaf, and the skin of their noses
and foreheads is peculiarly discol-
ored by the ammonia. Their
strength fails, and they suffer from
an9mla.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
When Monroe Came to Vermont.

In view of the fact that President
Roosevelt will visit Vermont during
his eastern tour, it is interesting to
note briefly the visit of the fifth presi.
dent OF the United States, James
Monroe, to this state eighty.five
years ago, an account of which ap-
pears in Spooner's Vermont Journal.
Windsor entertained this earlier
president with perhaps as much pomp
and dignity as it expects to show to
President Roosevelt when he reach
es there from Newport. N. II. 1t
seems from The Journal that Presi-
dent Monroe left Washington Nav
80, for his tour through "the north
ern and eastern states" From Balti-
more to Philadelphia he went by
boat and arrived in Boston by boat
July 2. On Tuesday, July 20, the
President reached Norwich, crossing
the Connecticut river at Hanover, N.
III. In the afternoon his arrival was
greeted by national salute and the
ringing of bells; he was escorted by
the Jefferson artillery commanded
by Captain Cochrane, an address of
welcome was delivered to which he
"made an eloquent and impressive
reply" In the evening, according to
The Journals report, "the President
visited large circle of ladies and
gentlemen at Colonel Dunham's to
pay him their respects" During the
evening Gan address was presented
him by the young ladies of Windsor
Female Academy to which he was
pleased to return very compliment
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
BEETLE JEWELRY.
Odd Ornaments Devised From the
Shells of Nicaraguan Insects.

Odd Ornaments Devised From the
Shells of Nicaraguan Insects.
Not alone Nicaragua but all of
the Central American republics are
wonderfully rich in insect life. Both
butterflies and beetles are marked
by the most magnificent "colorings
known to entomology. The aborig-
ines utilized many of the beetles for
decorative purposes, and their Span
ish conquerors adopted the beauti-
full ornaments.
The favorite beetles the writer
has found to be of three classes.
One is about the same shape and
size as the Egyptian scarab, though
trife f1atter and very much stron-
ger. 1t is coated with green enam-
ell of metallic luster, which looks
like a gem from some other planet.
The Indians cure the beetle by dry
ing and smoking and mount it with
golden legs. This is set upon
ulSh VI WlllGc oIOuC, Cdl1ClldI, h1lN
quartz or even porcelain, which in
turn is Eimmed with gold. This is
employed as a brocsh, cuff button
or breastpin. Sometimes the beetle
is mounted upon a thin plate Of
gold or silver and is used as an ear
ring.
The second class of beetles are
of the same general outline as the
tumble bug, but their wing cases
are of rich, changeable purple, blue
and green, with metallic luster. The
tint varies with the angle at which
light strikes the surface. They are
not as strong as the scarab and are
employed for making necklaces and
bracelets. Three or four are fas-
tened together so as to form bead,
and a number of these beads are
strung upon elastic cord or gold
wire. When around a snowy wrist
or neck, they make a wonderfully
striking display of color and light.
New York Post.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
Deaths PARTING.

With regard to the sharpest and
most melting sorrow, that which
arises from the loss of those whom
we have loved with tenderness, it
may be observed that friendship be-
tween mortals can be contracted
on no other terms than that one
must some time mourn for the 9th
er's death, and this grief will always
yield to the survivor one consola-
ton proportionate to his affection,
for the pain, whatever it be, that he
himself feels his friend has escaped.
johnson.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
Centennial OF Westford Church.

The Congregational church at West
ford, organized August Z, 1901, cele-
brated it's centennial anniversary
Thursday, Aug. IA. A devotional
service conducted by the Rev. Henry
LoehIin was the first act of commem-
grafton, followed by greetings from
the Rev. Henry Hopkinson, pastor
of the Baptist church, and the Rev.
A. Sturges of the Methodist church.
Letters of regret and coDgratulation
were read from former memb ers.
The morning sermon was preached
by the Rev. DR.. Merrill, subject, "Ol
Church Heritage" Dinner was serv-
ed in the town hall by the Ladies
Social Circle. 10 the afternoon the
devotional service was lead by the
Rev. G. II. Baker, recently returned
from Armour, South Dakota, the
Rev. G. 2. Byington, and the Rev.
IL. Loehlin gave historical address
es covering the period from the organ
ization of the church. Miss Anna
Partridge read a poem written in hon
or of the occasion, and the after
noon session closed with greetings OF
pastors from neighboring churches.
One of the pleasant features of the
afternoon session we're Remisincen-
ces" by the venerable Rev. DR.. Ed
win Wheelock, of Cambridge.
The evening session was opened
by song service followed by letter
written by Mrs Anna Ranslow Allen,
of Swanton. The Rev. E J. Ranslow
gave au address on 1.-The Country
Church"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS, The Grand Master of the Uni
verse has summoned to the Celestial Lodge
above, our worthy brother, Frank o. Burt
and
WHEREAS, We recognize his sterling worth
and upright character, his ndexibe fidelity
to his trust, and his devotion to his family
and his friends and
WHEREAS. We mourn his loss not only as a
member of Mystic, Lodge, No. So, F. & A. NJ.
but also as a citizen whose virtues in public
and private life we should earnestly emulate
Be it therefore
RESOLVED, That as token of our respect
to his memory and of our sincere sympathy
to his family in their bereavement that our
lodge room be draped in mourning for Ainet y
DAYS.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent TO his family and also be spread upon
the records of the lodge and a copy be sent
to the News AND CITIZEN for publication.
A. C. CAKES,
Fl. W .BARRows
F. E. STAFFORD,
Committee.
~
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
Mortified NeWs.l

The Hartford Courant is worried
about Vermont politics orsomething
else. 1t says cit don't quite know
how Secretary Shaw came to be med
ding in the politics of state, many
hundred miles from his own, whose
Republicans are at variance
among themselves, etc. The Cour-
ant is reminded that Mr.. Shaw is a
Vermonter by birth and his native
state is considerably proud of him,
so much 50 in fact that the Republi-
cans will try to secure him to speak
for the party, state and national,
just as many times as possible. Has
The Courant as good an excuse for
meddling with Vermont politics?
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20

The bolter-in- chief asserts that Yer
mont farms have deprecated $50,
100000 in the past twenty years,
while the expenses OF our state gov
eminent have more than doubled un.
necessarily and still he says he is not
fighting the Republican party. Does
the bolter hold McCullough's nomi-
nation to be responsible for these al
legged conditions, or does the bolter
seek to hold the party responsible
for things that are not so?
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20
The Governorship.
ISwanton Courier !

Fletcher D. Proctor's attitude in
the gubernatorial campaign does
not indicate that he is a believer to
any great extent in the charges of
bribery and corruption put ost by
Mr.. Clement. Mr.. Proctor is not the
kind of a man who would take off his
coat and support candidate who
had obtained the nomination by
fraud.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20

tary reply" The President was en-
tertained at PETERS hotel that night
and on the following day proceeded
northward. Thus it will be seen that
the old time entertainment of presi-
dents was not so much different in
fact from the present, although we
may fatter ourselves that it is done
on a little grander style in the pres
emit day.-NOrthfeh News.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20

A Continental currency bill, date
1916, denomination $8, has been
brought into this office, says The
Newport Express and Standard. 1t
is dated Philadelphia, and printed by
Hall & Sellers. Size of bill, 2a by
34 Whether a genuine bill or not
we do not know.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-08-20

What undoubtedly is the largest
known tree in the world has been dis
covered on the government reserva-
ton far upin the Sierras, near Fresno,
California. Six feet from the ground
it took line 154 feet, 8 inches long
to encircle the tree, making it over 81
feet in diameter.