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Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
REASON FOR REFUSAL.

Since the refusal of Gov. Davis to pardon R. S. Deener, the former min .ster, the prisoner has apparently settled down to his lot as state con vet. He is now at Houston with 6 gang of convicts. Deener, it will be remembered, was convicted at Bates vile of forgery and sentenced to foul years in the penitentiary. Some num- erously signed petitions were pre- sented to the governor for clemency Jo the prisoner. The governor sac hat he investigated the case. thor ,ughly and that, according to the
 acts as adduced, Deener forged about $12,00O Of paper on which he obtained about $6 ,0OO, of which some thing like $2,O0O he failed to make good.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
SECRETARY TO MACON.

Paragould, Nov. 3.-The elder son of Editor J. R. Taylor of the Soli- phone has been selected by Hon. R. B. Macon his private secretary in the next congress. Tbe position pays $1, 200 year and gives the young man advantages at the national capital that can not be had elsewhere. It is an honor Greene county appreciates, especially since it comes to a youth and not politician. The young man is well equipped.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
Y. M. c. A. MEETING.

The services at the opera house Sunday afternoon were well attended and the program as published in a prev ious issue, embraced many ex- cellent musical numbers.
 MT. J. L. Scofield of Little Rock was introduced by Rev. L. H. Richardson and spoke of the advantages offered to young men through the organiza- tion he represented.
 In a collection taken, there was a liberal reronse upon the part of our people, which goes to the benefit of the state work of the Young Mems Christian Association.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY COTTON

Allen Babcock, who was recently appointed an agent of the Census Bureau to gather the cotton statistics for Independence county, says the Guard, has just finished his first round oi the county. He devoted eight days to the work, and took the statistics up to and including Satur day, the 18th. There are 72 gins i'll the county, seven of which were idle up to the daye named. The twenty
 three gins south of the river had ginned 26O5 bales on the 18th, while the forty-two gins north of the river had put up 3190 bales. The total mum Der of bales handled was 5795. Mr Babcock will make another round of the county in about eight weeks. and collect the statistics up to and in cluding December 18th. A final round will be made later in the winter.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
GIVE NUTTING PARTY.

The usual program of the Smart Set club was varied last week by the introduction of a nutting party, given by Misses Ray and Lucy Branden burg. The givers of this little outing Saturday afternoon could hardly have dreamed of the pleasure and fun such jaunt would have afforded their in vited guests, which however became evident in the interest and enthusiastic enjoyment manifested by all.
 The party met at the home of Mrs. J. Brandenburg and were driven to the Morris field, where they witnessed the chOpping and fall of the pecan trees, heavily laden with the desired nuts. Late in the afternoon, picnic lunch of sandwiches, hot coffee and fruits was enjoyed, completing a most delightful afternoon, the remem- brance of which will ever remain a compliment to the Misses Branden- burg for so pleasant diversion from the regular order of entertaining.
 The party was composed of Misses Lula Empie, Maggie Burdick, Nelle Pence, Carrie Stevens, Dot Thorn burg, Ray and Lucy Brandenburg, Marille billiard, Mabel Stayton, Mabel Padgett, Hal Phillips, Mary Laird, Elise Hooker, MeSdames R. M. John son, Wm. Bailey, J. VanDyke, T. E, Allen, Gus Graham, R. B. Hooker, Narcie Minor, R. D. Wilmans, Gustave Jones, Ii. E. Cobb, A. D. Holland, W, 4. O'Neal and Arthur LeSturgeon.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
ELEGANT COURSE DINNER.

Mr. and Mrs. s. M Adler enter tained 8 small party of friends to an elegant course dinner Sunday evening, at their home on Hazel Street in hon or of Misses Florence Selig of Darda- nelle and Gertie Cohn.
 The menu was as follows: olives turkey with cranberry sauce, potato salad, lettuce with mayoaise dressing; cake and coffee; fruits.
 The guests were Misses Florence Selg, Bertha and Gertie Cohn, Han nah Meyer, MT. and Mrs. c. J. Saen- ger, Messrs. Charles Meyer, Ike Bot tenstein, A. Arndt, J. M. Berger, Jr and Max Mendel.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
A MONKEY WRENCH STORY

The American Machinist IS respOn- sible for the publication of the fol lowing story, reporting it as received from Canadian friend. The source of the story is unknown, but the oc- currence is credited to the Pincher Creek district Two travellers were driving through that section and met with an accident to their buggy. One of the two went to a nearby shanty. the occupant of which happened tx be a Swede, and asked if he had q monkey wrench. The traveller wa astonished to receive the following reply:
 No fly got cattle ranch; ma! brother, Ole, haf a horse ranch; Nel@ Nelson haf hog ranch ba de crick ofer; and a Yankee Teller haf sheep ranch but five mile down de road; but Ay bet DO feller fool enough tC start monkey ranch in dose coun try"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
MAJOR MINOR BANQUETED.

Hot Springs, Oct. 31 District or ganizer of the Benevolent and Pro tective Order of Elks for the Philip. pines, Maj. J. c. Minor, who was formerly exalted ruler of the local lodge, was entertained last evening by the Elks of this city and severa. hundred visiting members by a socia and smoker in his honor. He in stituted Manila lodge, the first of the order in Uncle Sam's new possessions Maj. Minor has rendered his resigna- ton in the service and will remain il this city, engaging in the practice o medicine as heretofore.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
From Tuesdays Daily.

Wallace is here and with him is his mammoth circus. It arrived this morning about six o'clock over the St. Louis, Iron Mountain x Southern from Batesville where it showed yes terday. Notwithstanding the eari- ness of the hour, many were on hand to witness the unloading and to give advice, unmindful of the fact that it was not needed. In an incredibly short space of time the big wagons and dens were unloaded and hauled to the lot in Chastajn's Addition. Soon the big canvas houses rose ma iestically in the air and the big white city was a thing ot reality
 Promptly as advertised the nam moth parade left the grounds and traversed the principal streets of the city. Thousands were in the points of vantage and many were the ex- clamations of wonder and delight as the monstrous pageant slowly wended it's way along. The horses and dens, and the appearance of the people in the parade, went to make up the prettiest and finest parade ever wit
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
BAPTISTS DESIRE HARMONY.

Searcy, Nov. 3.-The feature of the Baptist state assoclation's meeting to- day was the appointment of a com mittee of ten to confer with a like committee from the Baptist state con- yesntion on the differences between tho t1U Baptist factions in this state The Baptist state convention meets in Conway November II. On the com mittee appointed today on behalf Of the association are included sucb leaders as Drs. w. A. Clark, Ben M. Bogard and w. T. Box.
 The proposition to appoint har- mony committees originated in the meeting of Caroline association re- gently at Austin. That association adopted a resolution offered by Mod orator w. P. Fletcher of Lonoke, urging both the Baptist state con vention and the state association to each appoint committee for the purpose of conferring and, if possi- ble, to bring about harmony. If the state convention at Conway acts simi- larly and appoints committee long step will have been taken in the di- rection of harmony and a restored anion of the Baptist forces in Arkan- SaS.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
FAUBUSH CAPTURED.

w. E. Faubush has been arrested near Jonesboro, charged with seduc- ton, carnal abuse and abduction, having stolen the twelve year old daughter of man named Bevil, living near Kenyon, one and a half years ago.
 He was indicted by the grand jury in July 1901 and Sheriff Randy has been upon his trail ever since, for he has eluded capture several times.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
LUMBER MEN DROWNED.

Little Rock, Nov. 1.-lnformation reached Little Rock today of the drowning of two men at the mill of the Rose City Lumber Company at Fourche, station on the Choctaw, ;hirtY-one miles west of Little Rock, last evening. The men who lost their lives were John Fahrener and Carl Wurtz, brothers nlaw of B. Faisst, president of the Rose City Lumber Company, and were employed in the mill on Fourche Lafave in Perry coun- ty. It appears that they were at tempting to cross Foul che --'h@n one of them fell off the ferryboat, and the other jumped into the water in an at tempt to save him. Both were unable, however, to regain the shore or the boat and went down before aid could reach them.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
NUTTING PARTY.

Miss Carrie Garrison rendered her girl friends nutting party Saturday. They met at her home early in the morning and drove to the Morris field, where they spent the day and en- joyed fine picnic spread.
 Those present were Misses Bertie Darling, Rina Price, Ruth Wallace, Minnie Lee.Jagos Emma Drummond, pearla Best and Jetta Ross.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
STATE CONGRESSIONAL
ELECTION

 Little Rock, Nov. 3, Secretary Gray Carroll estimates Democratic majori- ties in each of the congressional dis tricts at from 5000 to 10000 Hon. R. B. Macon, the Democratic nominee in the First district Eastern Arkansas) has no opposition. The other momi- nations are as follows:
 Second District S. Brundidge, Jr., Democrat; R. s. Coffman, Republi- can.
 Third District Hugh A. Dinsmore, Democrat; w. L. McPherson, Re publican.
 Fourth District John S. Little, Democrat; r. A. Youmans, Republi- can.
 Fifth District-Cha s. Reid, Demo crat; Henry M. Sugg, Republican. Sixth District Joe T. Robinson Democrat; w. N. Carpenter, Re publican.
 Seventh District R Minor Wallace Democrat; R. L. Floyd, Republican. The election of seven congressman will be the extent of the voting in Arkansas Tuesday as all state, district. legislative, county and township officers were elected at the general election held in September. The ap- portionment made by the last les g. lature gave Arkansas seven congress men, which is an increase of over the apportionment made in 1890.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
PROMINENT CAPITALISTS.

Eureka Springs, Nov. 1,-The pri- vate car, "San Juan," bearing Presi- dent Otto Mears of the Baltimore Beach Railroad, and party of capita lists, passed through today en route to the mineral fields along the line of the St., Louis, and Northern Arkansas Raiaha m They were accompanied by s'rr S22ok, of the Lead and zifio
 sya as guide.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07

iiC'oCN III ANCN " E'OA Nf
 Long before 1 o'clock, the time set for the opening of the circus doors, people began to gather in front. Some went in the side show, others stood around in groups discussing "elec- tion." When the doors did open it was estimated that as many as eight thousand people were in line for ad- mittance. After one hour spent in, viewing the menagerie and listening to splendid concert by Bronson's band the performance commenced. Everything moved with dash that kept one on the jump to keep track and feature after feature followed in such quick succession as to make one catch their breath.
 To attempt to enumerate or de- scribe any one thing would be too much of an undertaking, but it can be said that Wallace's is the best show ever seen in Newport and that when ever he may see fit to return, people will be ready to again crowd his tents.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
NEGRO SUSPECT RELEASED.

The negro arrested and held in jail at Clarksville, suspected of the killing of Miss Florence Shillcutt on the out skirts of the North Side of Little Rock Wednesday, and the subsequent shoot ing of Deputy Constable Henry Now lin near Falarm Thursday, while the officer was trying to effect his arrest, has not proven to be the one wanted. and has been released from prison..
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07

OdhC U. bOlIiblCbIA OI DU. LOulS5 WCll known in this county his former home, where he still has large property in- terests, spent Sunday in Newport.
 Shem M. Key of Searcy spent, Thursday night here on his way to. Weldon, where he has accepted as position in the store of B. B. Bond.
 Dr. J. c. Minor came up from Hot Springs Saturday night and as he has found that his furlough extends to Nov. 21st. will make a longer visit to his brother Col. L. Minor and family.
 Clarence Becker left on the noon train Monday for his home at Musca tine, Iowa, but will return in a few weeks. He had just received ,tele- gram stating that his home in sWNa- , tine had been destroyed by fire.
 Four bales sf cotton were sold N. Pine Bluff Monday which brought the highest price of the season, the first bale of the season excluded The price paid was 13 34 cents. It was SLOWh by G' NyQdlUlSDduD1 OH river bottom plantation near Pine Bluff.
 The proposed changes in the arr engagement of the local post offical have been made and a large number of boxes added sufficient to accomo- date the needs of the public. Those having lock boxes will now be able to secure access at most any hour to- their mail.
 The case of Ward vs. Magness, on trial last week here in Circuit Court was decided by Judge Fulkerson in favor of the defendant, which sus-x tains the validity of the adoption of Mrs. Jake Magness as the child and heir of the late J. J. Johnson. The. case will be taken to the Supreme| Court. -Batesville Guard.
 Robt. Sharp, of Swifton, came ova3 Sunday to visit his brother in -la w3 Clay Davis, who has been very sick af the Catholic hospital. He left yester< i day at noon on his return home. Mra8 Sharp, who has been here ten of twelve days will remain till hax brother is able to be up. He is im4 proving. .-Jonesboro Times.
 The beautiful team of blacks, owned. by R. F. Drummond, became fright-' ened at an engine when crossing the Iron Mountain track on Pine Street. about two o'clock Friday afternoou3 They were being driven by Mrs
 Drummond, but line broke and he| was compelled to jump, suffering sa slightly strained ankle. The team broke away from the buggy and vera finally stopped on Remmel Avenue. The vehicle was broken in several places.
 William Cotter, manager and Willianj Tyler, general superintendent of the Iron Mountain system passed through here on No. 3 Monday noon. Mr. l Cotter in an interview with the rel porter for the INDEPENDENT, stated that it would probably be impossibl4| for either him or Mir. Harding to attend! the talked-of depot celebration ban-s quet, much as they regretted missing such an event. MT. Cotter proposed to make the surroundings of the new |, depot as attractive as the building it-1 self and said that he would have onysl Of the big shovels used in railroa : construction work here next week i'd the purpose of filling in around thA depot building even on the south sids| toward the street as far as the city< authorities thought advisables \ He| said that he would probably havas & cinder platforms temporarily, and aa soon as this settled, a cover2ng of.. }concrete would De laid.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
RECOMMENDS HILIHOUSE.

Girard, Illinois. Newport Relief Society:
 It will be utterly impossible for me to be with you Nov. 11th. am in a sanitarium resting my hands and face, sprained my mouth at Peoria and am in bad way, get Geo. Hill house in my place. Ia ta,
 Billy Kersands.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
HALLOWEEN EVENTS.

That traces of mysticism and sup erstition of the medieval ages are still to be found in our present civil ization, the most suggestive evidence is afforded in Halloween, the night of uncanny spirits, when forensic gifts are bestowed upon mortals and the future is pryed into With an accuracy and certainty beyond the natural vision of finite creatures.
 Upon such night, with these tra- ditions in memory, many are the ingenious ways of whiting away the hours in social gatherings.
 MISS RUTH WALLACE.
 At the home of Miss Ruth Wallace many of these Halloween pastimes were enjoyed by a large crowd of young people. Upon the gate posts were pumpkin faced sentries with flaming countenances and the interior of the home too was werdly and ar tistlcally decorated, the pumpkins be- ing hung over the electric lights. Autumn leaves and red berries adorned the aiming room table and in fact the whole home.
 The refreshments were of an appropriate character, consisting of bananas, apples, popcorn, pumpkin pie, and chocolate candy.
 The following guests were present: Misses Bessie Bdford, Lula Anschutz, Minnie Lee Jago, Beryie Darling, An n!e Gullett, Annie Dutton, Ruth Arnold, Pearla Best, Willie Howell, Lura Hawk, Rina Price, Rina Wallace, Emma Drummond, Carrie Garrison, Lille Randy, Marie Upshaw, Lizzie Irby, Messrs. Jas. Blackwood, Law +rence Bailey, Clyde and Lyle Croft, Harry Pettet, Garland Hurt, Robt., Geo, Roy and Willie Wallace, Carl Hawk, Tom Lee, Clee Campbell, Ney Brewer, Joe Younger, Anschutz, Lock ard, Earl Wishon and Jesse Mcdonald.
 MISS DELLA BERNSTEIN.
 At the Hazel Hotel, Miss Della Bernstein entertained q congeniat party, wEo tfi d their fortunes in tie mirror, attempted the biting of the apple in tub of water and many other such Halloween practices.
 Nice refreshments of ice cream, cake and fruit were served, the fol- lowing guests being present: Misses Gene Randy, Bonnie Rumble, Aubre Arnold, Tommie Thornton, Tillie Sprigg, Mes3rs. Ernest Mcdonald, Chas. Holmes, Willie Egan, Geo. Stuckey, Rufus Kirkpatrick and Tom Lee
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
MAKING FOR THE STATE LINE.
Eleven Points, Ark

Eleven Points, Ark. Newport Relief Society:
 I must decline your invitation to be present on Nov. 11th, as it is against my best interest to play engagements in dry town, my week at Pine Bluff in your state was enough for life time, besides $3.25 is not enough, my hatchets cost more than that.
 Hurridly,
 Carrie Nation.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS

The newly elected officers of the Lucien 0. Cause chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy are as follows: president, Mrs. A. D. Hol- land; first vice. president, Miss Allie Ward; second vice. president Miss Lou Minor; secretary, Miss Susie Jones' treasurer, Mrs. R. M. Johnson; Historian, Mrs. W. A. Billingsley
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
MRS. o. NJ. BOWEN.

Mrs. o. M. Bowen gave her young friends d very pleasanC evening in a Halloween party, at which some twenty guests were present. An un- &nown gypsy maid told the fortunes oS all and her identity yet puzzles many of those to whom the mystic seorets Of the future were revealed.
 Light refreshments were served and the evening thoroughly enjoyed by 4Ll.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07
CIRCUS

Big Show Pleases Vast Crowd From Opening of Performance Till Splendid Program is Ended-Parade Proved Gorg- Pageant-One Of Largest Crowds
 Ever In City-Suoundng
 Counties Contribute
Newport weekly independent., 1902-11-07

Walter Woods of St. Louis sundayed
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-11-22
Department Of Commerce .

The bill for the creation. of a depart
ment Of commerce IS to be brought
before the house at the coming sess-
ion.
There is a diversity Of views in re-
gard to the bureaus an divisions that
should be discovered from the depart
lnents of which they now form a
part and transferred to the proposed
department Of commerce. Most of
the divisions which the bill proposes
to constitute into a new department
are taken from the departments Of
the treasury and the interior, 10 each
Of which there are a number Of divis-
ions which have no logical connection
with either.
There bas come a strong opposition
from those interested in the several
divisions proposed to be transferred,
with the result that the progress Of
the bill has been obstructed in the
house. Some time ago, it was sug-
gested to The president that the exis-
ting differences as 10 the propriety Of
transferring some Of the divisions in
cluded in the bill might be reconciled
by the detail Of a competent person
from each Of them to meet with the
house committee on commerce, and,
il possible, make selections Of the
bureaus aud divisions that ehoOld
properly constitute the new depart
ment.
Chairman Hepburn will take up the
matter with those who may be de-
tailed from the departments, but it
seems that none have been thus far
detailed. On the return Of the presi-
dent the matter will be called to bis
attention, but it Is hoped that some
thing viii be done before the Christ
mas holidays, which will enable the
COMMITTEES to act on the senate bill.
The bin provides for establishing Z
bureau Of manufactures, which is Il
have charge Of the manufacturing
interests OF the United States tC
gather, compile and publish informa.
tlon 10 relation to obtaining markets
abroad for products and to assist Ii
developing the manufacturing inter
ests Of the country.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-11-22
Winter Courses in Agriculture.

The State University, for the pur-
pose of extending its usefulness as
widely as possible, offers several short
winter courses in agriculture and
kindred subjects. There are thousands
of young farmers who could avail
themselves Of these opportunities If
they would. II one Of these three
months courses served no other pur-
pose than to increase the interest Of
farmers boys ia the work Of the farm
and to make them feel a greater pride
in their occupation, the money would
be we'll spent. Farmers generally have
very little respect for college taught
or experimental agriculture; but it is
difficult to conceive what argument
could be urged in support Of this
prejudice which might rot be adduced
with almost equal force against college
taught medicine, law, or pharmacy.
1t would be a very stupid young man
who would not get some inspiration
out Of three months study Of the
principles and methods Of a business
10 which he was engaged. He would
be associated with other ambitious
aud earnest young men bent upon i'm
proving their knowledge and their
condition. He would have the help
and advice Of experts 10. agriculture,
horticulture, stock breeding, stock.
feeding, farm carpentry, veterinary
science, sanitary management, farm
building, drainage, sc. One Of the
prime causes Of the dissatisfaction Of
young men with the profession o.
farming is that it is hard physical
labor without any intellectual side t.
it A little study Of the scientific
principles Of farming would inevitably
add to the interest OF any geuerout
spirited young man, Without IN tb'
least rendering him visionary ant
lmpractlcoble. This county is pre-
, eminently an agricultural county
! and II is especially desirable that
number Of its young farmers >houlI
avail themselves OF the advantage
offered by our state agriculture
s;hcol at Columbia.