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The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
Captain W. (. Sloan.

Walnut Ridge, July 11.-Capt, W. c. Sloan of Smithyille, Law renee county, died today at Potosi, Mo-, aged 69 years. The deceas- ed left home, Saturday, July 9th, to consult d specialist in St. Louis. He was president of the Bank of Imboden and the wealthiest resi- dent of the county, and probably the largest land owner, He was born in Lawrence county and re- sided there all his life. He was 8 Confederate soldier and was state senator from this district in the session of 1867. No man in Law renee will bel more missed than he, He has assisted more men to make a living than any man who ever lived in the county.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
Why lien Marry.

An editor sent out circular iet- teIs to large number of married men subscribers and asked them why they married Here are some of the answers ;
 1 didn't intend to do 1t.
 Because l did not have the ex- peiienee l have now.
 Married to get even with her mother, but never have,
 That's what I've been trying for eleven years to find out.
 l yearned for company, Now we have 1t all the time.
 1 thought 1t would be cheaper than breach of promise suit.
 Because Sarah told me that five other men had proposed to her.
 That's the same fool question my friends ask me.
 The old man was going 10 give me hls foot, so took his daueh- ter's hand.
 Because l asked her to have me she said sE.e wouldi l think she s got nie.
 Because 1 thought she was one among ] thousand :; now l think she is a thousand among one.
 1 was lonesome and melancho- iy anu wanted some one 10 make me lively. She makes me very lively. FIX.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
Why the Editor Swore.

With terrible cold in his head,
 And eyelids heavy and sore, An editor sat in his broken chair
 And bitterly, earnestly swore. A youth had dropped in with a poem,
 A man was there with 8 dun, And another had dropped in to tell him
 How the paper had ought to be run, An irate subscriber had told him
 His sheet wasn't it to be read; While another carefully promises
 He will punch the editors head. The foreman was yelling for copy,
 And the wind whistled in at the door And these, with few other reasons,
 Is why the editor swore. But the angel that took it to heaven
 Recorded this verdict there: eThe jury finds in the present case
 Twas iuStifiable swear
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
Walked rlany Miles to Wed.

Columbus, Ga. July 14.-De- termined to be married, Leonard Patterson and Miss Rosa Foshee, q young couple from Coosa co un> ty, Alabama, walked 70 miles to Columbus and had the knot tied,
 The groom had been cores bonding with ono of the mills here and had accepted position with them. He dld not have the money to bring his intended bride here on the train and SC he and the young lady trudged most of the way through the country,
 They had barely enough money to buy the license, and the justice of the peace who performed the ceremony credited them for his fee.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18

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The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
icfal Directory.

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS Mayor, Geo. F. Crosser, Recorder, |. il. Williamson. Marshal, W. D. Jackson. Treaeurer J l. s tprdiyant Aldermen, s. c. Beane, R. B. Adams, J. A. Williamson, T. H. Dearing, w, T. Magness.
 FR4TBRNITlEs Newark Lodge No. 248 meets second Saturday night in each month
 J T HARP W NJ
 EM EDGAR Secretary Donnelly Chapter R A NJ meets third Saturday night ill each month
 T J RANEY E H P
 T H nEARING Secretary
 CHURCHES Methodist church services at II n and ? m fourth Sunday in each mouth
 Rev c L Castleoerry Pastor Baptist church services at II a m Satur- day before second Sunday and ard I p m seconG Sunday in each month
 Aev J l. Brown Pastor Chaistian church services first and third Sundays in each month at I m and 7:SQ p m Rev J Il McDonald Pastor
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
Killed by the Cars.

Van Buren, July 12.-B. F.
 Wofford, known as the ''Water- melon king" llsiDg at Rudy in this county, was killed at Monett,
 Mo-, this morning. He was en route to St. Louis with a ear of melons when he was run down in the Monett yards and both legs cut off, death ensuing in Q few hours. Wofford's daughter was killed a few weeks since by being accidentally shot by d playmate.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
His Abiding Faith.

In his New York speech, Mir. Cleveland said: ''I have a com forting and abiding faith in the indestructabillty of the party" Perhaps MT. Cleveland's faith has increased materially slnee he discovered that the party was strong enough to survive hls de- sertion of it, and to live even while being required to hear the responsibility tor Mir. Cleveland's $ second administration. Com muner.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
s'pose the Fish Don't Bite at Fust

S'pose the fish don't bite at fpst; What be you goin to do? Chuck down your pole, throw cut vel
 bait,
 An say yer fishin's through? UY course you haint; yer goin to fish, An fish, an fish, an wait, Untel you've ketched yer basket full An used pp all yer bait, S'pose success don't cum al fust;
 What be ye goin' to do? Throw up the sponge an kick yerSelf, An go to feelin blue2 py course yer haint; yer goip' to fish, An bait, an bait ag'in, By an by success will bite yer hook, An you will pull him in.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
THE NEWARK JOURNAL
Q. F. CRAIG, Editor and publisher.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For United States Senator,
 JAMES P CLARKE. For Governor
 JEFFERSON DAVIS. For Secretary of State
 J. W. CROCKETT. For State Auditor
 THOMAS c. MONROE. TOT State Treasurer
 II. c. TIPToN. For Attorney General
 GEORGE ". MURPHY. For Commissioner of State Lands F. E. CONWAY. For Commissioner of Mines, NJ. and 1. H. T. BRADFORD, For Supt. of Public Instruction J. II. HINEMoN. For Associate Justice
 B. B. Battle. For Railroad Commissioner
 JOSEPH W. PHILLIPS, For Congressman
 $. BRUNDfDGE, JR. For Circuit Judge
 F. D. FULKERsoN. For Prosecuting Attorney
 ". A. OLDFIELD, For State Senator
 JOHN A. HINKLE. For Representatives
 c. H. HOGAN,
 M. L. ARNOLD. For County Judge
 c. J. LINDSEY. For Circuit Clerk
 S. B. WYcoueH. For County Clerk
 BURT ARNOLD. For Sheriff
 JEFF D. MORGAN. For Tax Collector
 W. A. MONTGOMERY. For Treasurer
 T. NJ. WALDRIP. For Assessor
 JAKE MAeNEss. For Coroner
 W. NJ. STEWART.
  For Surveyor
 A. A. HENDERSON, For Justice of the Peace
 II. DRENEN,
 J. T. THARP. For Constable
 S. ". CLARK, For Road Overseer
 N NJ. WILSON.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18

raise fowls, for the pleasure of eating eggs they are at liberty to do SO. But it will always remain for farmers to supply fowls and eggs for the market. Others can- not do it on account of the cost. Farmers can do it at almost no cost.
The Newark journal., 1902-07-18
OLD WALLER.

This happened way out in the digginS An Bill run a bar room out thar;
 He was sort of an anery cuSs,
 With squint an shock O red hair; He had an old dog he called Yaller, Bill said he was great on the tite, But lordy, we thought he was lyin, Or braggin' because he was tight.
 But 1t seems that Bill lover in Englan) Was dorg-titen man, so they say, An this ere mean lookin' old Yaller Had licked every dorg in his way.
 He was meek looin' old creeter, He'd make up with all, old or young, But a reg lar rip tearer when started, As you'll see when my story is done. One day a feller struck the diggins; He was trayein on to New York With bull purp, could lick 2 hyena, To believe all his long-winded talk. Durn my eyes! but he was sumner, Trim an short, bow-legged an red. eyed An none on us doubted the crtter Could make g game tite ef he tried. We'll yer see this chap was one mornin Kinder leanin' down onto Bills bar; Old Yaller cum trotin' in, meek like He allus was loafin round thar; The bull purp he started fer Yaller, But the NewYork chap collared his pup An says Now you put up that dog thar If you don't want him chawed clean up Yer see my dogs trained fer fiter, An when he sees dog, black or white, He'll pitch in of haint a lookin' An ehaw that same dog out O site. Now l d hate like the devil to hay i'm Kill that good natpred dog O yourn, But keep i'm up while Pm here, Bill, Or he's gone dog sure as you're born" Bill grinned, and said, Why Ole Yaller He's no good, all the time in the way; S'pose We have dog lite in the room, Come, stranger, now what do you say? An to make the thing sorter excjtln', AS Yaller'S my dorg, I'll jest bet A hundred that he lin ten minuteS) Can clean out yer prize ftein' pet. 'Sioor Yaller" says Bill, kinder meek, "Yer times almost cum to die.'
 An 4aller looked up tail a waggin, With kind O sly wink in his eye.
 An Bill hollered out, Come in boys, Come an see this ere prize fiten pup; We must have sum little excitement, So he's goin to ehaw ole Yaller up.
 They came in; each man held his dog, Old Taller was snarlin like mad,
 An you bet the bull pup was grinnin
 And lookin most all-hred bad
 At word the dogs met, in a minute
 waller had the prize dog by the throat An he chawed an chaWed, never givin
 The bull pup q chance for holt.
 He chawed til the bull pup was a goner Then trotted, quite meek-ljke, away,
 AS if he'd done nothin uncommon
 But chaw up bull pups every day.
 An Bill gobbled up the bet money,
 Smilin like at the defunet bull pup,
 An says"Who else has get dog here
 That wants to chaw ole Yaller up?"
 The city chap snealled of very quiet
 An went to New york next day, ] Old Yaller is trottin around yet,
 Kinder inherent like in his way. l Bills jolly as ever, an boastin
 All brasgin about his ole pup; i An he never gifts tired Of tellin
 How the prize dog chawed ole Yaller up
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
PIG IRON BRINGS
 HIGHER PRICES
WHILE BIG COMPANIES HAVE BEEN QUOTING IT AT SIP IT HAS BEEN BRINGING $1e FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.

While the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company, the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, the Republic Iron and Steel Company and the Alabama Consolidated have been quoting iron on a SIP basis for some time past, the com panies outside of the big combination have been selling for much higher prices. No. 2 foundry has been bringing $16 for two or three weeks past It has been months since the smaller concerns sold iron below SIS.
 The Tennessee Company has sold about all of Its make for this year on the SIP basis. The Republic has sold practically all of it's make. The Sloss-Sheffield has sold the bulk of its output for the sum- mer and fall months. On small spot orders it is now taking $16 for No. foundry December Is unsold and President J. c. Maben says he will get s16 for that months iron.
 Prices for 1903 will depend upon the general business of the country, which in turn will hinge upon the crops. With full crops this year iron will not sell fo1 less, it Is thought, than $16 next year Some iron makers are talking about $1, and $2O.
 The iron market is very active now anc there are no signs of Tagging.
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
CAPT. LEE HALL
 ON WATER CURE
SAYS IT IS NO MORE THAN THE NATIVE TREATMENT -FiliPl- NOS NOT READY FOR SELF GOVERNMENT.

Washington, May 15.-Capt. Lee Hall, form erly of the Thirty-third volunteer infantry, was the witness before the Sem ate Philippines committee today. He
 was in command of a company of Mac
 cable scouts. He said these were deadly
 enemies of the Tagolas. He had heard of instances of water-cure but saw none. The water-cure he thought, was no worse
 in it's effect than the native vino. The
 Filipino prisoners were treated as well as American soldiers exceps that they were
 made to work.
 Senator Deitrich called attention to a picture in Bryan's Commoner showing the Maccabbe as a naked negro with Aguinaldo standing behind him. Captain Hall said the Maccabe was Malay and not a negro, and that when he was a soldier he was clothed. He said the Fil- ipinos were not ready for self-goVern- ment.
 The witness said that one Maccabbe sergeant who had been sent in search
 of guns, told him that he procured them by the use of the cure. The witness was quite sure that this was a native and not an American 1nven- tion in securing confessions.
 Prisoners generally were paroled after dressing the wounds of the wounded and caring for the sick. The native prisoners were treated much as our own soldiers are. Paid for everything we got" he said.
 Replying to questions by Senator Du-
 bois, Captain Hall said he considered that there was no immediate chance for
 an independent government; mot until
 they learn what government is" He pro- ceeded. however, to say that there is
 much good in the native Filipino and
 that in time they would come to be good people.
 He, considered them much like the | Mexicans of twenty-five or thirty years ago and felt that for the present at
 least, they would require a strong gov- ernment
 Senator Culberson presented a copy of | petition from Miss Clemenca Lopez concerning the interests of the Lopez family in the province of Batangas which
 had, he said, been presented to the Presi- dent asking him to have 1t printed as a part of the days proceedings. Senator Beveridge expressed a desire to read the | document and action upon the request was postponed.
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
DR. CURRY SEES
 THE QUEEN REGENT
ALSO PRESENTS PRESIDENT ROoSEVELT'S LETTER ITO THE YOUNG KING OF SPAIN-EX- TREMELY CORDIAL WELCOME.

Madrid, May 15.-The United States spe cial envoy to the coronation of King Al. fonso, Dr. J. M. Curry, presented this morning President Roosevelt's letter tc his majesty, as follows:
 Great and Good Friend: In the name and on behalf of the people of the United States I desire to present their sincere felicitations on the occasion of your ma jesty's majority, and to assure you oi their friendship and good wishes for the welfare of your majesty and your ma jesty's people. I trust your life will be long and happy and that your reign will live in the affections of your people and bless them with peace, prosperity and happiness, and I pray God to have you in His safe and holy keeping. Your good friend,
 (Signed) ROOSEVELT" Tho Marquis of Villalobar, a former secretary of the Spanish legation at Washington and an old friend of Dr. Curry, who has been appointed to attend the coronation as the United States en- voy while in Madrid. called for the doc | tor at 10:15 a. m and drove with him to the palace in royal landau, where the envoy was accorded honors by the guard drawn up in the court yard. Dr. Curry and MT. Simpkins, the sec retary of the special embassy of the United States were ushered into the royal reception hall Immediately after the pa- pal nuncio and before all the other en- voys.
 The Queen Regent gave Dr. Curry an extremely cordial welcome.
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
ROOSEVELT USES
 POWER OF THE VETO
WILL NOT APPROVE BILL FOR RELIEF OF HARRY c. MIX AS IT WOULD SET A BAD PRICE. DENT.

Washington, May 15.-The President to- day sent a message to the House saying in part:
 "I return without approval herewith bill No. 4446, entitled 'an act for the re- lief of Harry c. Mix
 ''The Attorney General writes me as follows concerning the bill:
 "A. F. Holt was postmaster at Val dosta, Ga, and as such became a default CT to the government, Suit was brought on his official bond and the amount was finally recovered. Criminal proceedings were also commenced against him and he gave a bond for his appearance at court, with Harry c. Mix surety thereon. The defendant failed to appear and forfeiture was taken.
 MT. Strohecker. who was attorney for the defendant. Holt. and also for MT. Mix, in a letter dated March 21, 1899, to the assistant attorney said:
 "'Please find out as soon as possible whether or not the nolle prosse can be obtained in the Holt case. If it can be. I am pretty sure the money due the gov ernment on the dedication can be ob- tained and we can produce the man; we will have him present anyway, but no
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
Will File Suit.
PERSNOAL
Mrs. c. F. Douthit and family are going to Fulton Springs to spend the summer.

Mrs c. F. Douthit and family are going to Fulton Springs to spend the summer.
 Among the arrivals at the Florence: E. ", Wilkins, South Carolina; Sid Har- rigan, J. B. Gibson, F. J. Keith, Nash vile; A. F. Whitfield, w. Edward, Ma con; L. c. Batten, Danville; Mrs. Barton and son, Chicago; o. E. Latham, Clark ton; Sam Latham, Clarkton; J. J. Amer son, Toledo; s. H. Wilson, Florence; J. M Venable, Talladega; T. F. Conway, Huntsville; c. G. Winstead, Winstead; w. o. King. Nashville; R. M. Jamison. Talla- deea. Tom Smith, Washington. D. C.i Atlanta baseball team Pabst, Krug, Winter Bailey, From, Baker, Leidy Hoff- meister, Henley, Frank, Stouch, Busch, Lattimer; J. P. Paschall. A. E. Herring, Atlanta: D. B. Lillard, J. l.. Wyatt, G. H. Smith, Huntsville; J. c. Le Grande, R. R. Robinson, New York; Miss B. Dvver. M. A. Hall, R. Dwyer, Spring field; A. J. Bowie, Talladega; A. o. Ed wards. Alexander Ray New Orleans; & IT. Watts, A. N. Moses, M A. Walker, D. H. Dunlxlin, H. L. Linden, w. E. Cal len, Selma; c. Pearce Mobile; D. Krans, Chica '. G. Kincaid, Knoxville; J. F. Risb w. West, St. Louis; T. E. Cottr, lilman; R. L. Hickman, Vir- einia p d Cruikshank, Chicago; A. c. simmons. Rome; c. B. Willis, Chicago J. T. Davis, Atlanta, Ga.; J. J. Wiley Atlanta, Ga E. L. Parker, New York; s. S. Silheastein, New York; A. F. Me- Gehee. J. H. Allen, Anniston; M. Gentle, Little Rock; c. E. Sears, Atlanta; M S. Finch. Montgon "; A. s. Lidel, Read ing Pa: J. B. Humphries, Reading, Pa. :; F q. Barton, Atlanta; R. c. Terry, Lou isville; D. S. Walraven, Atlanta
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
GENERAL FIGHT IN RING.
Boxing Contest in St. Louis Ends i
 a Great WrangIe.

St. Louis, May 15.-The boxing contest at the West End Athletic Club between 'Kid' Abel of Chicago and Tommy Sullivan of New York ended in the four teenth round amid scenes seldom enacted in the squared arena Sullivan practical ly won the battle on foul blow delivered by Abel below the belt, but lost the deci sion because his manager temporarily lost his head, jumped into the ring at a time when his protege was almost help less from the punishment he had received.
 At the conclusion of the bout the police. managers and handlers of the boxers and several spectators jumped Into the ring and became mixed up in an indiscriminate mass, the officers trying to bring order out of chaos, the others wrangling. argu- ing and in some instances exchanging blows. It was with great difficulty that the guardians of the peace finally restor- ed order.
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
THOMPSON AND PARTY
 COMING TO BIRMINGHAM

at Dr. Massey's college. At the barbecue there will probably be 300 negroes for the Northern Congressman to study on their native heath. The concert at the college will be followed by reception at MT. J. O. Thompson's residence.
 On Wednesday there will be barbecue at the Normal school. The party will leave Tuskegee Wednesday afternoon at 4:55 o'clock and will reach Mobile Thurs day morning. A committee from the City Council and Board of Trade will take them down the shell road to Frederick s for breakfast and will then drive them over the city and show them the negro schools. They will later be carried down the bay, returning to banquet and re- ception at the Battle House. They will leave Mobile Thursday night.
The age-herald., 1902-05-16

Congressman Thompson has accepted the invitation of the city and the Com mercial Club to visit Birmingham Mayor Drennen yesterday received telegram from him that his party, including Sec retaries Shaw and Wilson, would be in Birmingham from noon of the 23d to the afternoon of the 24th. Arrangements for their reception will be made, and it is proposed to give the Congressman a view of the wonderful Birmingham district. A trip "around the horn will probably be arranged and a private car provided for the party.
 The party will arrive at Tuskegee Mon day night, the 18th, and will be given a barbecue at Colonel Thompson's planta- tion Tuesday night, followed by concert
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
SELMA.
Court of County Revenues Trying to
 Improve the Roads.

Selma, May 15.-(SpeciaD-The Court of County Revenues of Dallas county is giving much thought and attention at this time to the improvement of the roads of the county. At its meeting today a resolution was passed authorizing the county commissioners to visit other coun- ties of the state where road improvem ents had been made and investigate the cost, manner of improving the roads, material, etc., the county to pay the expenses in- cured by the visits but the commissioners not to receive any pay for services. A road-malxing machine wa. ordered pur- chased for the county, including tools and four fine mules and the proposition is to go to work grading and macadamizing roads in and out of Selma for about sev- en miles each way first. There Is being discussed the proposition of working the county convicts on the road.
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
TAKE

money will be paid on that claim unless a nolle prosse is entered.
 "I have found the man. He did not die as we thought, but recovered and I am in communication with him. Could 1t be arranged so that the nolle prosse could be entered at Macon during this term of courtT
 The attorney general then continues:
 ""The defendant Holt, it seems, went to Mexico and has never been tried.
 'Tt seems useless to require persons charged with crime to give bond for ap- pearance in Court if they can remain away and the sureties on their bonds be relieved from liability. To give relief in this particular case seems to be but to set bad example"
 The President adds
 'In view of the statements above set forth I am constrained to withhold my approval of the bill."
The age-herald., 1902-05-16
VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CO.
 BUYS ALABAMA PLANTS

Montgomery, May 15.-At midnight to- night c. E. Borden, superintendent of manufactories of the Yirginia-Carolina Chemical Company, announced that after a conference with representatives of the interested companies which had continued until Il 30 o'clock, his company had closed a deal for the purchase of the properties of the Montgomery Fertilizer Co. of Montgomery; the Alabama Fertilizer Go.