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The Washington times., 1902-08-06
Pride in Old England.

Your pride in Old England, with Its
splendid history, is most natural. But
even more admirable is your determira-
tion TO be thorough Americans. Your
order encourages its members, who are
not already American citizens, to become
naturalized as soon as possible, and in so
doing establishes a claim 10 the appre-
citation of all patriotic Americans"
Mr.. j. Henry Williams. grand secre-
tary, replied to the Commissioner in part
a. follows:
I'VE are told that years ago the Brit
ish made descent upon Washington 10
capture it. with the thirst of war upon
them. That is not the purpose OF the
Sons OF ST. George, in coming here to
day.
Wherever an Englishman goes he
makes his home. And home is the
dearest word in the English language
to Englishmen. They are always loyal
TO their home. no matter Where they
may take H."
Following il the list of delegates:
George Z. Parsons. Scranton; Samuel
". Fear. Pittston; Charles H. Mines,
Beaver Falls: Thomas Rule, Wanamie;
william Edwards. Brownsville; Frank
W. Evans. Philadelphia; James II. Pri-
deaux. Parsons; Albert L. 3. Harker
Philadelphia; John W. Bradley, Phlla-
The Washington times., 1902-08-06
LOCAL HUMANE SOCIETY.
Excellent Report CT Work Done During
Month of IulY.

On Monday the executive committee
of the Washington Humane Society held
its monthly meeting at the office, room
a. Warder Building Miss Z. II. Smith
and Mr.. r. A. Boglcy were elected regu-
lar members of the society.
The agent for children's cases made
the following report for July:
Number OF cases Investigated. 90
Number Of children involved. ................ 10
Seat to Washington Asylum. m................
Ilitu loi whipping. .....-----....-..-....- /
Amicably adjusted and warned ............. 81
Under Investigation or observation.
Report OF collector for small animals
for July:
Number OF cats lr,imanely put to death... l35
Number of kittens hunianelr put to death. 1866
Number Of dogs hunanely put to death. 5
The following is report of agents dur
ing July:
The Washington times., 1902-08-06
Increase in Ovens.

Another cause for the decline in value
in 1901 was the fact that the number of
completed ovens increased from S.4S4 in
1900 to 64.001 in 1901; the producers
were better able also to supply the de-
mand. and the increased facilities for
transportation furnished by the rail-
roads enabled them TO market the prod
uct moro readily.
At the close cf 1900 there were 5,s04
new ovens in course OF construction, OF
which 1.096 were by-product ovens; of
the latter. however, only eighty were
completed during 1991 and the increased
production last year was almost entire
ly from beehive ovens.
In Course of Const-at t;on.
At the close OF 1901 there were 5,155
ovens In course of construction. of which
1 1,503, or 80 per cent. were by-product
ovens. The production of by-product
coke increased from LOIS. 727 short tons
in 1900 to 1,1799O0 short tons in 1901.
The number of coke making establish
ments, as shown b. returns. was 423 in
1901, as compared with 1856 in 1900
The Washington times., 1902-08-06
Welcomed by NJ. Macfarland.

Commissioner Henry B. T. MacfaTland
welcomed the delegates to Washington
at the opening of the morning session.
He was introduced 10 the members of
the lodge by Past Grand President Will
liam Griffin. Mr.. Macfarland said:
Il am very glad to welcome the Grand
Lodge OF Pennsylvania OF the Order OF
Sons OF st. George. 1t is fortunate IN
having a National Capital within its
Jurisdiction, ana the National Capital
is fortunate today in having the grand
lodge within its territory. ~ hington
is just now an excellent suiAMer re-
sort, and it is all the year round the
most attractive city in the country, to
say nothing of its surroundings in tho
District of Columbia and over in Vir-
ginia. its hospitality, represented in
your case by the arrangements OF 80
many of its admirable citizens. is pro-
verbal, and doubtless you Will fully ne
joy it.
THE order which you represent merits
our respect for its benevolent purposes
up as it is of sons of England, who have
adopted the United States as their coun-
try, or whose forefathers did so, il sug-
gests that wonderful stream of intel
lectual and spiritual forces which has
brought so much of real wealth to this
country and the illial ties which bind
the United States 10 the Old World and
especially TO the country OF the Puritan
and Cavalier. the land of Shakespeare
and Cromwell.
The Washington times., 1902-08-06
Committees Appointed to
Arrange All the
Details.
FOR G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT
Arrangements Under Way for Monster
Entertainment in Convention Hall
Opening Night of Meeting Commit
tees Actively Engaged.

The committee on camp fires met last
night in the red parlor OF the Ebbitt
House and discussed the proposition for
a grand camp fire at Convention Hall
on the evening OF October 6. MIR. S. z.
Faunce is chairman of the committee,
Mr.. Alva S. Taber, vice chairman, and
Mr.. John NJ Keogh, secretary.
The details of the camp fire viii be
in the hands CT nine subccmmittees, and
it is their purpose TO make the event
as effective and entertaining as posi-
BILE. The members Of the committee
are enthusiastic at the prospect of
bringing their comrades together in this
manner. and are bound to make the en-
tertainment a distinct success.
The subcommittee appointed last
night and their members are as follows:
Executive committees E. Faunce
chairman; Alva S. Taber, vice chairman;
John NJ. Keogh, secretary; Calvin Farms
worth. George P Davis. Robert Armour,
Edward Webster, James l.. Thornton.
James w Butcher.
Committee on invitations-N. w.
Brooks. chairman George H. French.
James H. Bradford, William II. Mar
tin. William H. Proctor, J. H. Jennings,
A. H. Frear. Peter C. George, and Mil
ton J. Hull.
Committee on speakers-S. E. Faunce.
chairman; Alva s. Taber William II.
Doolittle. Walter ]. Duckett, c. j. Brad
shaw, George w. Fletcher, c. A. Fleet
wood, Thomas Calver, and C. II. Pres
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John Kenworthy. of Pittsburg. grand
treasurer; Culbert Smiles. of Pittston,
assistant grand messenger; Charles Par
Eer, of McKecsport. grand chaplain;
George Townsend, of Philadelphia, grand
inside sentinel; John T Hunt, of Wash
ington, D. c., grand outside sentinel.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
GUESTS PRESENT.

The following guests were present
 at the wedding celebrations: MT. and Mrs. w. D. Burd, Mrs. J. J. Bryan and daughter and Mir. Ferd Coffman oi Black Rock; Messrs and Mesdames I D. Price, John Wallace, Vim. Mosby, Ike Goldman, s. D. Campbell, w. A. Joyce, James Maughn, J. o. Taylor, James Hobgood, w. A. Billingsley Q. w. Scarborough, F. s. Hess, T. T. Ward, H. R. Palmer, L. H. Richard son, Homer Coffman, 0. E. Crook, F. H. Heinrich; Mesdames T. s. Ste- phens, l.. Hirsch, Ike Stephens, J. w. Phillips, Ed Phillips, J. L. Bishop, Estelle Claridge, T. J. Wat son; Misses Lacy Taylor, Lou Minor, Bessie Watson, Allie and May Ward. Hal and Hester Phillips, Lib Chavey,
 Lutie May Stephens; Messrs. Arthur Bailey, Lab Gillian, Jas. L. Jones, E.
 L. Boyce, Alcorn Ferauson and Geo. Irby.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
HUFFMAN -WOLDRIDGE.

Mir. Ira P. Huffman, of this city, was married in St. Louis at high noon Sun day to Miss w. Grace Woldridge, of SPA South Fourteenth street, at the residence of the brides parents.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. B. Webb, of Pinckneyville, Illinois, in the presence of a small cir cle of close friends and relatives. Mir. Henry Owen acted as best man and Miss Iva Huffman as bridesmaid.
 The happy married couple arrived in Newport Monday morning and are making their home with the groom's father and mother. MT. Huffman is an energetic, hard working young man, whose friends will all be glad tc come forward at this hour and ten der congratulations. The INDEPEND- ENT wishes for them a bright future in which may their troubles be few anc those small ones.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28

 sense of dpty gained the respect ana adn,;not;osG all who knew him. In tha+ ne,,ss6 of all professions he ex- altaa tns deal practitioner and faced tha s,erss of the storm, the dangers of tbs ndigrSin the performance of what ne regarded his duty. Raise duty to that level among men, and you find benevolence, throbbing from honest and brave hearts to support such a high minded conception of what one really lives for.
 The deceased leaves behind broth CT, pr. L. E. Will1s,N one sister, Mrs H. M. Sydenstricker, his mother, Mrs Lucy J. Willis, and a devoted ant grief stricken widow. To all of then in their sorrow the sympathy of thi, community is extended to help bea1 the burden of their grief and in tende. memory of the departed.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
WOUNDED MAN ARRESTED.

Van Buren, Feb. 24. Word was re- ceived here today that George, alias Jersey Durham and companion had been arrested in Wichita, Kan, charg- ed with the murder of Sheriff Powers and the robbery of the Clarksville bank. Durham's companion was suf- fering from gunshot wound and was in hospital at the time of his arrest. Durham is quite we'll known here, having lived in this city few years ago, and has long been regarded as a eracksman by our officers, he having at one time been arrested for the blowing of the Mulberry postotfice safe.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
YELLVILLE ALARMED.

For the past few weeks since the submission of the proposition by the people of this county to the Missouri Pacific officials, many of the faint hearted citizens of this section have
 given up the idea of getting the main line through Melville. The visit of Devereaux, Powell and Quigley dur ing the current week, however, de- monstrates the fallacy of that suppo- sition. These gentlemen went over the old Van Frank survey from this city to Lead Hill Tuesday, and are ap- parently highly pleased with the route. While the right of way the road will
 cover through this city is still matter
 of conjecture, the general impression among those who stand closest to 1.-the powers that ben is that it will be up Crooked creek via the Collins survey to Melville, then over the Van Frank survey to Lead Hill and beyond. The construction work on the White
 River Branch of this road is under the direct supervision of MT. Quigley who states that twenty miles of steel have now been laid covering the first section out of Batesville, that the grading of the second twenty mile section has been about one-half com
 pleted and the right of way has been cleared up White river to the mouth of Buffalo.
 While the company has not as yet taken official action on the proposition
 submitted by our people, it is under
 stood that based on the report of the
 above committee now in the field, a counter proposition will be submitted
 by the railroad officials embodying the
 same terms as the former, with few
 minor alterations. This will without
 doubt be acceptable to our citizens
 and the building of the road through
 this county will promptly follow
 Yellville Echo.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
SUFFERS SERIOUS INJURIES.

About five o'clock Sunday morning, an extra north bound freight, drawn by engine No. 1723, stopped at New port for water. Fireman w. 0. Pip pet filled the tender to it's capacity and pushed back the automatic shut off pipe. He did not notice that his effort was not sufficient to carry it back and the pipe, reacting, struck him squarely on the back of the head knocking him from the tender of the engine upon the track, where he fell with his back down, the spinal column sustaining injuries that were thought to be fatal.
 Pippet did not regain consciousness while here, being taken to the Mis- souri Pacific Hospital at St. Louis, on the north bound noon train, Guy Maris and Lee Wright had him in charge, and from the former, who re- turned Monday noon, the INDEPEN- DENT is informed that Pippet stood the trip well and is expected to re- cover.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
BLACK-STEFFEY NUPTIALS.

Calvary Baptist church was the scene, last night, of a quiet but very happy wedding, the participants being MT. J. Palmer Black, and Miss Hattie May Steffey.
 Rev. c. c. Pugh, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony, pre- ceeding it with some beautiful and appropriate remarks regarding the Divine origin and sanctity of marriage, and following it with an earnest and fervent prayer that the blessings of the Almighty would rest upon the bride and groom.
 Although MT. Black has resided in Vicksburg hardly more than a year, his many excellent qualities have won for him many friends, and his true worth and splendid principles have been tested and appreciated by all with whom he has come in contact As an employe of the Post, he has won the esteem and respect of his fell low workers, and they more than
 
 others, have the opportunity of really knowing his nobility of character.
 Miss Steffey, the sweet and win some bride, is young lady to be loved, irresistible, kind and unselfish, patient and gentle, she will indeed prove a treasure, and the bright and central figure of their happy home.
 The wedding last night is the first one that has occurred in the hand some little church. No doubt it will be the forerunner of many similar happy events.
 The Post joins with their other friends in wishing them every joy this life can give; that they may see only the brightest and best of all things and that their perfect love will safely guide them through the many and un- tried paths of life. Vicksburg Post of February 20.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28

thegreenery of the fern, and was also
 bordered by fern decorations. Smi-
 lax too, enhanced the beauty of this
 lovely room and made the surround ings complete.
 Dr. and Mrs. Coffman were recipi-
 ents of many costly and handsome presents, testimonials of the esteem and love in which they are held by a large circle of friends, and which will ever remain keep sakes of this happy moment of their lives, when friends were gathered about to congratulate upon twenty fifth anniversary and extend sincerest wishes for the adding of another quarter century to their welded life of usefulness and happi- ness.
 TO the newly married, are extended this same feeling of good will and af- fectlon. The bride is a noble young woman and the sunshine of her dis position and sweetness of her charafs ter will grace and make happy the home of her chosen husband, who is young man of whom we hee5itate not to speak highly. Industrlous, ambi- tlous and gentlema,n, in that he places honor above everything. THE ipxcludes itself among bis friends<whe6 offer congratulations May theGronves be richly blessed in the jahatand contentment of happy ssas,. sa, h'
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
NEWARK BANK ORGANIZED

At meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Newark held Wednesday night, the following officers and direc- tors were elected: Dr. J. A. William son, president; Dr. V. L. Pasco, vice president. The directors are Dr. J. A. Williamson, Dr. V. L. Pasco, O. M. Edwards, T. H. Dearing, J. P. Mag ness,M. s. Fisher, S. c. Beane. Jour- nal.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
COMMERCIAL LEAGUE MEETS.
Reports of Committees at Second Meeting of Business Men Thurs
 day Afternoon.

The second meeting of the re- or ganized Commercial League was held at the city hall, Thursday afternoon, being fairly attended by the business and professional men of the city Chairman L.. Minor called the meeting to order, and the minutes of the pre- ceding meeting were read by Secre- tary Farley Price, and approved with out correction.
 The next order of business was the reports of the several committees, which were called for by the chair man.
 J. W. Grubbs reported for the com mittee on membership, presenting the names of forty three citizens, who had volunteered membership in this or ganization, which has for it's object the upbuilding of Newport. This was regarded as a very satisfactory show ing for the movement just begun and the committee was continued in the work.
 T. B. Stewart, of the committee on constitution and bylaws, asked that further time be accorded this most important committee, and promised report at the next meeting, two weeks hence, which was by vote of the league accorded.
 P. H. Van Dyke made report on behalf of the committee on circular letter, which was by request of the chairman read to the league. Motion was then carried that this letter, spec ially addressed to the cotton mills of New England, be printed and mailed out, the number of copies being left to the discretion of the committee, who were also authorized to secure an electrotyped map of Newport, howing her railroad facilities, to be used upon all the league circulars and stationery, the business men also be- ing urged to have the same printed upon the backs of their envelopes.
 Numerous suggestions were made by those present of lines of work for the league and the general discussion brought forth many good ideas, which will be used in pushing the league work, and promoting the interests of Newport.
 Colonel Minor related an interest ing conversation he had with Little Rock officials of the Iron Mountain, showing how we might secure a new depot and thrust forward our claims for the division point.
 Several manufacturing interests were reported as seeking a location in this territory and it was the con- sensus of opinion, that as soon as a permanent organization has been completed, committees shall be app pointed to look after the several in terests named.
 o. M. Bowen suggested that a com mittee be appointed to look after visitor now in our city, who desired to establish a button factory here, and the following were named, O. M. Bow en, J. w. Grubbs and J. l.. Sells. Adjournment was then taken to Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, March 9th, when all the business men of Newport are urged to turn out and give their active encouragement to united effort in the promotion of this city's welfare and growth.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
 OCCASIONS A SURPRISE.

l Fenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Reception of Dr. and Mrs. J. w. \ coffman Graced by Surprise N Wedding Miss Mayme Gill; jam and F. H. Heinrich, the
 Parties to the yows--A I Brilliant Society
 Event.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-28

Corn, c. and O. chops, oats and hay at The Cash Grocery. btf
The Forrest City times., 1902-03-14
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTY-SEvENTH CONGRESS.

In tho seHate. on the 5th the [ eisla- tive executive and ludiclal appropi ti9n bill was passed. The 17th was ,acitly agreed te as the date for taking = vote on the ship subsidy bill. Mr. Cla: Ga made q forcefui speech iu op9osi' :nn ta the bill which he had not concluded when the senate adiourned ...... h the aoass P the debate on the bill 70 classify the ru- ral free delivery service was continued. but without action the house ad io trnsd out of respect to the memory of tepie- sentative Polk tPal. whose dcutf oe- cured suddenly on the 4th at PhiladSl- rhia \ committee of l5 Was appointed 70 attend the funeral
 In the senate on the 6th. before .on- siderati8u of the shipping bili was re- Sumed an extended debate occurred on the measure providing for the protection of the president of the United states. MT Hanna tOA made q notable speech on the ship subsidy bill. arguing the ques- ton from the point Of an American bCsi- ness man...---tn the house the day vas devoted fo further debate of the bill to classify the rural free delivery and 10 place the carriers under contract. But little interest was manifested in the lis cusstan.
 In the senate on the 7th. the diplomatic and consular bill was passed. and the measure for the protection ef the pr,si dent and vice president Of the United States was taken up. II was agreed 10 make the bill the unfinished business at the conclusion of consideration of the ship subsidy bill. ...-- In the hnuse the bill to classify the rural free devlivery service and fa place the carriers under the con- tract system occupied the days session.
 Tn the senate. on the 10th. after the passage of a number of unobiected bills on the calendar. the ship subsidy bill was taken up. and Mir Vest tMol spoke for two hours in opposition to the meas ure, commanding the most nattsTinEly close attention of the senate. Despite his evident feehlenesS he spoke with force and fire. and at times became brilliantly eloquent - In the house the bill 10 classify the rural free delivery service and place the carriers under the con tract system was passed but only after the adoption of amendments which com pletelv changed the purpose for which il was framed all the provisions placing carriers under the contract system being s:-Is ken sa.
The Forrest City times., 1902-03-14
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL FUND.
A Monster Dramatic Beneat For the Fund to Be Given In tiie
 Theater Comipue. Paris

Canton. O.. March f3.-On Apri' l6, in Paris. is to be given the gceateS. theatrical benefit ever seen iu the French capital. according to l8si-es received here. The proceeG~ arc to go to the fund for Mckinley u,m- orial at Canton.
 Secretary Frederic HartzeH. of fine Ohio Mckinley Memorial asoociatior. received from Judge Holmes. former ly of New York. but now af pari,. who is at the head of the Mckinley collection in Europe. deta.}, 1f -h. plans for the benefit. Judge Holmes writes that the French goserumer+ has broken precedent by permitting the use of the Theater Com.4#r for the benefit. Boxes will be rr,-rveI for President Loubet and A-nal,sa- dor Porter. Assurance has oaan r,. ceived from Sarah Bernhardt ,ha two Coquelins, Aine. Cadet N4'aa Rejane and others that they wiii giv. their services. Jean Nan Beers ,ha famous French artist has agreed to paint special illustration fer a >ou- venir programme. which will be Ssli But one American voice will ba heard, and that will be in The Star Spangled Banner"
 Judge Holmes says he expects 10 raise at least 25.o00 francs for the fund by means of the performance.
The Forrest City times., 1902-03-14
CI.re,ce barrow a lifelong friend

Clarence Darrow. a lifelong friend, and later a law partner of the former governor. reached here Wednesday morning He said that the governor died as he had lived. pleading the cause Of the loVly. Nr Aitgeld. iE the speech which was fated to be his last. declared that all friends oi humanity owed debt of gratitude to Gov. Yates for issuing a proclama- ton soliciting assistance for the Boel women and children in their coneen' tration camps which the British are maintaining in south Africa.
 His speech was typical of the old governor who had risen from he tow path to the chief office of the state Death was at hand. but his voice had all the old fire and all the old sym pathv which had won him the hearts of many people.
 II was Gov. Altgeld who pardoned the three Chicago anarchists. anJ whose views were frequently called anarehistic. vet his sincerity was questioned by few.
 Mir. Darrow. upon his arrival. tool charge of the body. and opened scores of telegrams from all parts of the country. Some. sent before death had come, asked for early in formation of the patients condition while those that came latcreNpreSseC the deepst regret at the former gov ernor'S demise
 No postmortem will be held on tn. body of John r. Nltsel1. The famii, does not wish it. being content witt the statement of the physician, tna' he died from cerebral h"norrhage The remains will be emialmed ant brought to Chicago late ,Eis after noon.