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Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-01
SOME PECULIAR SIGNS.
Many Errors Made While Arranging Them
 for Public Notice.

"The old story about the sign at the country blacksmith shop which said: If you can't read apply next door, is not so much of jest" said a man who lives downtown, E'for we often run across just such signs as this. Somehow men are always in- clined to be reckless when it comes to arranging signs, and they are not only reckless bout the grammar they use, but frequently construct the sign so that the literal meaning of the sentence used is fearfully con- fusing. 1 saw a sign the other day in a rather questionable quarter of New Orleans, which read: Bibles For Sale Here; Also Firearms Here was vendor who offered at one and the same time the message of peace, and the weapon of war and bloodshed. The contrast of course never struck the man who arranged the sign. It was simply 6. matter of advertising his wares. He had a few Bibles and few pistols to dispose of. That was all the sign meant to him. 1 have noticed,' said he to writer for the New Orleans Times Democrat, "that the street car com- panies of the country made a very peculiar mistake, and 1t is one con- mon to all sections of the country. Here in New Orleans we may read the same sign which we find in cars in other parts of the country. It reads this way: Do not get on or off the car while in motion.' How can person get either on or off street car without motion? Can a man keep still while he is moving, or move while he is keeping still? If a man doesn't get on or off the car while in motion he will simply be doomed to remain in his seat for ever. But of course everybody un- derstands what Is meant by the sign. It means that you must not get on or off the car while the car is in mo- tion. One of the most amusing signs l have seen lately was in deep win dow in Canal street. Some mischiev- ous person had smashed the window in with a rock few nights before, and the merchant felt that he should offer some explanation to his patrons and the public because of the ugly condition in the front of his place. So he put sign in the broken win dow, and it read as follows: This window was broken by Soandso, of Chicago, and is now in jail.' The window? Nope. He meant theman who had broken the window. But th;s is one of the curious things about signs, and might say as much for advertisements generally. I guess it is all due to business haste"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-01
Six Murderers Haa ged.

liudy, o tIy 60, Hao idLSh hlah day in this state.
 Dave McWhorter, who was exc cuted at Van Buren, spoke for ten minutes from the gallows, advising his hearers to profit by his fate. Ou the 18th day of November, 1901, McWhorter shot and killed his wife, Mary McWhorter. to whom he had been married about one year. They lived near Mulberry, and some three weeks before the killing the couple separated, McWhorter leaving the place. On the day of the killing McWhorter went to his wife's house and tried to get her to allow him to come back and live with her, but she refused, telling him that she was done with him. She and her two children, George and Ester Snodgrass, aged respectively 8 and 10 years, were starting to the field to pick cotton, McWhorter accom- panying them and still begging his wife to make up with him. He was heard to say to his wife that if she would not allow him to come back that he would kill himself. She re- piled that she hoped he would not do so, but that she could not help it. They were at this time crossing a ravine, and McWhorter stepped back to allow his wife to go ahead, and when a few feet ahead of him he pulled pistol from his pocket and fired, the first shot missing her, the second striking her in the back of the head and passing through, coming out of her mouth.
 At Arkansas City, James Kits, colored, forfeited his life on the gall lows for the murder of Jim Come lately, also colored. The killing oc cured November 13 last, in a crap dive run by the murdered man.
 Cy Tanner, executed at Forrest City, confessed his guilt on the scaf- fold. Tanner was convicted of the murder of another negro, Robert Black, in St. Francis county. The tragedy ensued over a debt of 25 cents, claimed to have been due Tan ner from Black. The latter offered to pay it when he could, but Tanner answered him by firing fatal bullet into his body.
 Dee Noland and Tom Sims, both colored, were hanged at Washing ton. Tom Sims shot and killed Nancy Seton and Tabitha Seton, mother and daughter, both colored, in November, 1901, near Spring Hill, Hampstead county. He claim ed he was paid $6 to commit the murder by negroes who was jeal- ous of the daughter. Dee Noland killed his wife near Wallaceburg, Hampstead county, by choking her to death. The evidence was circum- stantial until he confessed, but he claimed the killing was accidental.
 Lathe Hembree was executed at Center Point for the murder of ". M. Willis, in Polk county. The'exe- cution was private. Lathe Hem- bree was convicted on circumstan- tial evidence for the murder of Col. w. M. Willis, a tie inspector, in Polk county, March 3, 1900 Rob- bery was the supposed motive. Hem bree had several trials, the last be- ing in. Howard county on a change of venue. Every legal recourse was exhausted in his behalf.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-01
MRS. PAULINE HUDSON.

Secretary of Schermerhorn Golf Club,
 Brooklyn, New York.
 four months, when my husband became impatient because grew worse instead of better, and in speaking to the drug gist he advised him to get Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. How wish [ had taken that at first it would have saved me weeks of suffering It took three long months to restore me, but it is happy relief. and we are both most grateful to you. Your Compound has brought joy to our home and health to me. "- MRS. PAULINE HUDSON, 47 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.- $50Oo forfeit # aboUe testimonial fe not genuine.
 1t would seem by this state- ment that women would save time and much sickness if they would get Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once, and also write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, for special ad- V1ces lG is free and always helps.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-01
Number of Wild Elephants.

It is stated that there are under 10000 wild elephants now in all the countries in the world
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-01
WHERE DOCTORS FAIL
To Cure Woman's Ills, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound Succeeds. Mrs. Pauline JudSOn Writes:

"DEAR MHs. PINKHAM: Soon after my marriage two years ago l found myself in constant pain. The doctor said my womb was turned, and this caused the pain with considerable in- HammatiOn. He prescribed for me for
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-01
NEWS OF ARKANSAS.
Staf Officers State Guard.

AN the two regiments of the Arkansas state guard has been completed. 1t IS as follows:
 FIRST REGIMENT.
 (North of Arkansas river. Colonel-John l.. Horner, Hell ena.
 Lieutenant Colonel-J. R. New man, Harrison.
 Major First Battalion - w.. F. Harrison, Osceola.
 Major Second Battalion-John R. Frazer, Denning.
 Major Third Battalion - w. K. Surridge, Walnut Ridge,
 Surgeon - W. H. Abbington, Beebe.
 Adjutant-J. D. Mays, Helena. Company A, Morrilton-Captain, Sig Hecht.
 Company B, Denning-Captain, W. l.. Godsey.
 Company c, Siloam Springs Captain, Leon $. Brown.
 Company D, Eureka Springs Captain c. D. James.
 Company E, Beebe-Captain, R. B. Andrews.
 Company F, Harrison Captain, Robt $. Murray.
 Company H, Walnut Ridge Captain J. B. Heister.
 Company I, Paragould-Captain, A. H. GIasscock.
 Company K, Jonesboro-Captain, W. M. Stoddard.
 Company l., Black Rock-Cap- tain, w. A. Beakley
 Company M, Newark-Captain, l.. $. Arnold.
 SECOND REGIMENT.
 {South of Arkansas river. Colonel - Claude Sayle, Little Rock.
 Lieutenant Colonel-Charles T. Duke, Monticello.
 Major First Battalion-John G. \Lonsdale, Hot Springs.
 Major Second Battalion-Henry Stroup, Paris.
 Major Third Battalion-George Webber, Texarkana.
 Surgeon - c. M. Hay, Hot Springs.
 Adjutant-James B. Dickinson, Little Rock.
 Company A, Booneville-Captain, c. H. Carmichael.
 Company B, Hot Springs-Cap- tain, James P. Randolph.
 Company c, Little Rock-Cap- tain, Leslie F. Hawkins.
 Company D, Ola-Captain, Ed. l.. Lucas.
 Company F, Dardanelle - Cap tain, G. l.. Wirt.
 Company F, Magazine-Captain, Chas. k. Scott.
 Company c, Fl Dorado-Cap- tain, R. E. l.. Giles.
 Company H, DeQueen-Captain, Jacob H. Sanders.
 Company l, Arkadelphia-Cap- tain, c. M. Clark.
 Company K, Prescott-Captain, B. H. Rlakely.
 Company L, Cabot-Captain, B. F. Cranberry.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

Russian Omesr Condemned "a Death fss
Teiiing 81 Gosernm.at Plans.

St Petersburg. March 22.-Semi-ofi'
cial Russky Invalid announces that
Colonel Grimm. the Russian officer re-
Gently condemned to death by court
martial at Warsaw after having beer
convicted OF systematic revelations Of
military secrets to foreign power has
confessed to high treason.
About 60 arrests have been made al
Warsaw in connection with the trial
OF Grimm. who. II has been asserted
had during ten years, revealed 10 Ger.
many every plan prepared by Russia
In the eventuality OF war between the
two countries. The discovery OF the
colOnels treason was due 20 his wife,
who denounced her husband in re-
venge for his having paid attention 10
another woman.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
An Endorsement.

In the coming Of Gov. Bob Taylor
the people OF Bryan have reason to
anticipate n great treat. The under
signed heard him deliver bis new
lecture, 1.-THE Old Plantation" in
Corsicana last month and we cal.
unreservedly say that the lecture to-
gether with the old plantation melo-
dies, sung by his quartette, was a
delight to all who heard, in that
large audience.
The lecture is chaste and refined
and we recommend every man, wo-
man, boy and girl to take advantage
Of the opportunity TO hear this gifted
man. II. 5. Webb,
w. f.. Saunders.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

The case of Rosa Schittino, con-
victed OF manslaughter for the kill
ing OF Tony Todaro, went TO trial on
new hearing yesterday afternoon,
Considerable difficulty was expert
enced In securing jury. Following
is the jury in the case: l.. f. Battle,
w. II. Edge, Joe Gralen, j. l.. Rob-
ertson, II. Schramm, Waiter Foster
Henry Benbow, j. +. Holden, G.. NJ.
Crow, Jim Kelley, J. II. Pate, Ben
Foster.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
Hard on Chamberlain.

Londcn. March 22.-The sensational
exit Of John Dillon. the Irish National
ist. from the house OF commons. on
Thursday last, as the result OF his call
ing Chamberlain. colonial secretary. "a
damned llar." continues TO be the topic
OF The hour. Irish Nationalist papers
back up Dillon regarding Chamber
lain's lack OF veracity with cheerful
frankness. Though the Dublin Even.
leg Telegraph remarks that Dillon was
guilty OF slight anticipation regarding
Chamberlaln's damnatlon. which. Z,
says. 10 only coming. though. already
IN sigth adding: AS TO his being q
liar, that goes without saying"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
Tobacco comn.nl.. Fighting.

London. March 22-In response ID
an explanatory manifesto issued Fri
day night by the Imperial Tobacco
company. ogdens (llmited). represents
ing the American Tobacco company
will on Monday telegraph IT'S custom.
ers that traders signing the modified
agreement OF the Imperial company
cannot participate IN the American Of.
fer OF a bonus
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
Coal comhln. In Indians.

Terre Haute. March 23.-The btu.
minous coal operators OF the field In
Indiana north OF the National road,
and having an output OF one-third the
bituminous coal produced In the state,
have perfected a pooling arrangement
for the sale OF the product. about
1000. 900 tons annually. II is believed
this particular pool will be followed by
others covering the southern field OF
the state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
A Card.

II was my pleasure few nights
ago 10 hear Gov. Bob Taylor deliver
his new lecture, "The Old Planta-
tion, in the city of Waco.
have heard Gov. Taylor before
but this season he Is, II possible,
more magnificent than ever.
Words fail TO describe the intense
pleasure and enthusiasm with which
his lecture was heard by that vast
audience comp ,sed Of the best peo-
pie OF Waco. He completely cap
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

A little girl who is stopping at
the Arlington with her parents
wrote to her friend in Cleveland,
Ohio, something like this: "Dear
- am here in Marlin. This
is in Texas. This is a Southern
town. The horses and COWS run on
the streets here without any brides
on. Marlin Democrat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
shnn,,nr a, /. sn.IIInr Ice.

Vienna. H., March 22.-At spelling
match given at the school Louse at
Double Bridges. Simpson township. o
shooting ARRAY occurred. Frank Rush.
ing and John Adams. two young men
Of the neighborhood. had been paying
their respects TO the same young wom-
and. and In dispute Adams shot
Rushing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

The ten largest universities in
the country in order of their atten-
dance are: Harvard, Columbia
Michigan, Chicago, CALIFORNIA,
Minnesota, Cornell, Wisconsin,
Yale and Pennsylvania.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

Senator Gallinger recently sent
to the Congressional library for
the Bible. The Librarian says
this is the second time in AZ years
that this book has been called for
by a member of either house Of
Congress.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
Torpedo Iioat Launched

Philadelphia. March 22.-The Barry,
the third Of the series OF torpedo boat
destroyers which have been built for
the United States government by Nea.
fe and Levy here has been launched
Miss Charlotte Barnes. a descendant Of
Commodore Barry after whom the
craft Is named. christened ths -
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

To Cure chills or Malaria In 4 Days
To anyone suffering with Dyspepsia
indigestion. Sour Stomach, Heart.
burn. take Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. Ali
druggists are authorized by the manu-.
facturers TO refund the money In any
case they fail 10 cure. Price 20 cents
pc, package. Remember the name
Rex Dyspepsia Tate ~ u. James
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

tured every man, woman and child
who heard him.
am not interested financially In
his appearance in Bryan, but | re-
joice that our people have this great
treat In store for them.
j. II. Mike.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
TUCKER HOUSE.
The FaIrsst OFFER Ever Made

Take ouinoris. All druggists are au-
thorized 10 refund the money in any
case OF chllls, fever or malaria II falls
TO cure. Price soc per package. NJ.
II. James. the leading druggist. Bryan,
the leading druggist. Bryan. Texas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

70 Cure dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Sour Stomach or Heartburn. take Rex
Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are
authorized TO refund money II they
tail TO cure. Price 90 cents. NJ. II
James. the lending druggist. Bryan.
TeXsa
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23

To Cure Malaria In -Four Days,
Take ouinorls. All druggists are Au
thorized to refund the money In any
Sase Of chllls. fever or malaria II falls
cure. Price soc per package. N.
n James. the leading druggist, Bryan.
Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
CHOLERA AT MANILA.
sixteen Case. Have Developed aud Fif
teen Of Them Died.

Manila. March 22.--The board OF
health Is making strong endeayors 20
prevent the spread OF cholera. There
has been i6 cases and Is deaths among
the natives. In two days other natives
are suspected Of having contracted the
disease
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
Hotel Arrivals.
EXCHANGE.


w. G.. Selluk, New York; j. It
Bowen. Navasota; +. w. Hopkins,
Galveston; j. /. league, Chicago; Il.
II. Heard, New York; J. j. HAYES,
ST. Louis; VIM. Moore, Chicago; Joe
Nicklass, Houston; ID q Robertson,
Detroit; = Wilson, Dallas; + ii Sig
nor, x G n.
TUCKER HOUSE.
L Candy, Wellborn; G B Hensar-
ling, Harvey; NJ ID Raley, Louisiana
@ A Strieber, Walter Foster, n
Schramm, w II Benbow, Tabor; w
/ Vader, Atchison; J T Kelly, w ii
Edge, J l. Robertson.
CENTRAL.
Ell Speer, NJ George, Waco; w
l. Murdoch; o f. Kimsey, Jacksboro
l. Lowrie, Navasota; Il III Knowles.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-03-23
SUNDAY, MARCH %, 1902.
FOR MAYOR.

We are authorized TO announce
Il. A. SEARCY
as n candidate for Alderman Of the
city Of Bryan at the ensuing April
election.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
THE PANAMA CANAL.

Washington, March 81. : Senor
Concha, the Colombian minister, de-
livered to Secretary Hay today a
definite protocol between the United
States and Colombia, embodying the
terms under which Colombia will
agree to concede the rights necessary
for the construction of Panama
canal. It is understood that Colombia
gives unqualified consent to the sale
of the rights of the new Panama Canal
Company to the United States Govern
ment and the consummation of its
offer of $40, 100000. It is stated that
the protocol embodies adequate and
satisfactory provisions for the compile
tion, maintenance, control and opera
tion of a Panama canal by this Govern
ment. It was stated most positively
today that, beyond the 5000, 600 francs
(about 81, 0Oo, 0o0)) in stock, which the
Colombian Government holds in the
canal company, no portion of the s4O,-
600, COO will revert to Colombia.
It has been made clear that the
protocol delivered today withholds
the city of Panama from United States
sovereignty. Panama city is prac-
tically the State OF Panama, for there
is no other town of Importance within
the State. The administration of
Justice within the canal belt
is provided for in the shape Of
mixed tribunals, and the right to pur-
sue criminals charged with crimes
committed within the limits of the
belt to any part of Colombia is be-
slowed. Compensation for tie canal
rights is desired to be in the shape of
an annual rental of about $3.50, 600.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
MILLIONAIRES VISIT
The GATAHBA FALLS.
Development of Great Water
Power Seems certain---Dukes
and Others Interested.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Chester, April IA party of bust
ness men from Winnsboro in register
ing at one of the hotels here Wednes-
day afternoon engaged several rooms
for parties that were to come in that
night on one of the trains from the
north. This incident as trivial as
it may seem, may prove one of the
very greatest significance to this Sec
tion, in fact to this State and to the
whole south. The Winnsboro party
consisted of Messrs. J. @. Davis, T.
K. Elliott and J. E. Mcdonald.
These gentlemen, as is well known,
have for several months been interest
ed in the development of the Catawba
falls power, and the supposition was
soon made that they were here on
business of this nature. This sup
position was provedacorrect when early
the next morning the Winnsboro gen
tlemen and those who had joined them,
who as was afterwards learned were
none other thanssthe multi-millionaire,
j. B. Duke, president of the Ameri
can Tobacco company, and his asso-
ciates, B. N. Duke, treasurer of
American Tobacco company; George
a. Watt, capitalist; and w A.
Erwin, president of a number of cot
ton mills in North Carolina; took an
early train for Fort Lawn, the nearest
railroad station to the falls. The
party at once proceeded to the falls,
which is one of the most magnificent
water powers in the whole world.
Through the Winnsboro gentlemen as
agents all the lands surrounding these
falls have been quietly bought up, and
they now have all the property in that
vicinity necessary to the accomplish
ment of their plans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
eHaRLEsT0N'S BID FOR FIGHT
Was Only One Made---jeff is Shy
---Fifz. insists.

New York, April l.-Oniy one bid
was received in this city today for the
JefTries-Fitzsimmons fight. 1t was
that of the Charleston Athletic club,
which offered the fighters 10 per cent.
of the gross receipts or a guarantee of
500, coo. The club agreed to hold the
contest between May 10 and June l
and offered to give the contestants the
entire proceeds from the picture priyi-
leges. After the bid had been receiv-
ed a telegram was sent to San
Francisco to ascertain if any bids for
the fight had been received there, and
the matter was deferred until reply
colud be received.
Late tonight reply was received
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

from Jefr,es. He said he did not
think the contest could be held at
Charleston and he wanted the Charles
ton men to post the full $4,000 as
forfeit.
Fitzsimmons Immediately sent back
the following reply to Jeffries:
Charleston is the best bid and by
articles of agreement we are both
bound to accept it. Have every assur-
ance of no Interference. If you really
want to fight accept or think up some
better excuse than you have given.
Your demand for $4,000 forfeit is
ridiculously unreasonable. I am ready
to sign and post forfeit now.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

house and four hours later was cap
tured by Philadelphia detectives while
waiting in Camden, N. j.. to board
a train for Bridgeton, n. J. He was
Immediately brought to this city, was
identified by little Eloise, and con-
fessed his crime.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
Brutal Murder in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, April Fearing
that he would be arrested for theft,
William II. Lane, colored butler,
shot and killed his employer, Mrs.
Ella ]. Furbush, her IL year old
daughter Madeline, and probably
mortally wounded another daughter,
Eloise, aged seven years, at their
home, 652 north Fifteenth street,
shortly before noon today. Lane, who
is 25 years of age, escaped from tn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
april 2-4t&

BY Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas. Mrs. Sarah l.. Lacey, widow,
made suit to NE to grant her Letters Of
Administration of the estate Of and effects
OF Thos. E. Lacey, deceased,
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and cred
itors of the said Thomas L. Lacey, late
of said County and State, deceased that
they be and appear before me IN the
Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter 9.
H.. on April 18th. 1902, next, after publlca-
ton thereof. at / l o'clock in the forenoon,
to show cause, if any they have, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 1st day of
April, A. D., 1902
April Ii (? Judge of Probate.