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Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
RAILROAD FROM
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Asks Entrance to Little Rock-Letter to Secretary of Little Rock Board of Trade Seeking Information Authors Name With
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From letter received by Secre- tary George R. Brown of the board of trade, it is probable that Little Rock will have another railroad in the near future, entering the northeast side of the city, which is in the direction of Batesville, and leaving at the south east, in the direction of Altheimer Nothing can be authoritatively an- nounced in regard to the matter for some time yet, since she plans for the road are still in the embryo state. In publishing the letter Secretary Brown declines to make public the name of the writer, the letter having been private. It is as follows:
 "Myself and associates have in con- temptation, the building of quite an important railroad through your county, entering it.at the northeast, passing through Little Rock and leaving it at the southeast. But be- fore locating it definitely we would like to be fully advised as to the re- sources of the section indicated; the lay of the land; whether rocky or soft dirt; what the probabilities would be for securing concessions in the shape of right of way, bonuses or other financial aid. If you can fur nish me the above information at an early date you will greatly oblige,' D etc.-Little Rock Gazette.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
IN HONOR OF GUEST.

Miss Katie Price on Monday even- ing entertained with her usual success and accustomed grace in honor of her visiting cousin, Miss Arie Rottman of Augusta. This gathering of her friends embraced the younger crowd in Newport society, whom it seems have usurped the places of older brothers and sisters and now lead the way in social activity.
 A guessing contest was instituted upon this occasion, the answers to be a word ending in ''ty," but so many of those present were succefsful in filling in the proper word compelling a final decision by lot, in which luck was with Miss Mary Bailey, who re- ceived as a prize box of candy and immediately became the most popular parsonage present. MT. Tom billiard, who also contested, received bit of consolation in a whistle.
 The refreshments consisted of orange ice, served in the peel, and very choice cake, being greatly en- joyed by the company.
 Those present were Misses May Whitaker, Mayme Chunn, Noreene Kinman, Mary Bailey, Gene Randy, Jessie and Johnnie Lindley, Dovie Erwin, Lula Wolf, Orbie Arnold, Katie Bishop, Della Bernstein, Ruth Wallace, Rina Price; Messrs. Chas. Holmes, Eugene Hirsch, Jacob Hare, James Blackwood, Sam Meyer, w. B. Egan, T. w. billiard, Sprigg Foushee, Wm. Parrish, Homer Buford, Dr. Ira Erwin, of Little Rock, Conner Stacy, of Au gusta, and Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Sells.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
DANCE AT DILLARD HOME.

The young people were not fright ened into giving up the dance planned for Friday evening on account of 8 few scattering raindrops, but a very congenial company met at the billiard home in Chastain's Addition, where the pavilion platform had been re- constructed.
 Miss Marille billiard served refresh ments to those present, who were Misses Noreene Kinman, Orbie Ar hold, Elizabeth Taylor, Emma Walker, Arie Rottman, Maurille billiard, Ro- berta and Mamie Morrison; Messrs. Homer Buford, Wm. Parrish, Tom billiard, Bennett Egan, Ernest Me Donald, Eugene Hirsch, Harry Bran denburg, John Prewitt and Dr. Owen Walker.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
REWARD FOR CONVICTIONS.

" Blind tigers formed the subject of an animated discussion" at meet ing of the city fathers of Jonesboro recently, says the Enterprise of that city, Gin which Councilmen Mathes, Copeland and Robertson and the Mayor and Marshal participated. That Jonesboro had tigers seemed to be admitted, and that it would continue to have seems inevitable. During the month of June alone when every ef- fort was being made to suppress the evil, the docket shows that the city attorney was forced to dismiss forty five cases for want of evidence. After some discussion Councilman Mathes, moved to give the $1O0 fines in tiger cases to the marshal for ap- pretending and correcting illegal whiskey sellers. Councilman Cope land moved to amend that motion by giving the $100 to any person who would furnish the convicting evi
 dence. The motion was passed as amended and the resolution will be put in legal form at the next meeting of the council, after which amateur detectives will spring up in Jonesboro like lightning bugs in a swamp fog"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
PASSENGER DISCONTINUED,

Announcement was made Monday by the Choctaw officials that the pas senger train running between New port and Brinkley on the White and Black River branch of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway would be discontinued, effective Wednesday August 18th.
 The reason assigned for this retro grade step was that the passenger business did not meet the expense of such @ service, and while it came from subordinate officials, General Superin- tendent Wentz is no doubt responsible for the change.
 The only train on the branch now will be mixed train, leaving Brinkley about 5:30 a. m., arriving here between 10 and II a. m. and de- parting about p. m.
 The action of the new management is surprising in view of the fact that the passenger business has shown a steady increase. At Newport alone the receipts for the month of July showed an increase of 120 per cent. over the same month of last year. Without passenger service the Choc- taw can hope for nothing but local business from here, and the branch will no longer prove the feeder it has in the past.
 It is to be hoped and many believe that the discontinuance of such service will last but short while, as the de- crease in receipts must become appar- ent at once to the road officials.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
TO BRIDGE WHITE
 AT BUFFALO CITY.

Yellville, Aug. 11.-It is said the railroad will not make a switch at Buff falo City. This seems to prove that they are going to cross the river at Buffalo City and come up on this side. There are two corps of surveyors in the field on this side of the river just west of the crossing at Lakes Ferry. One is coming up on the south side of Falling Ash creek and the other on the north side. These are preliminary surveys and it is thought that if they should build on either one that the one on the south side of Falling Ash will be taken. Should they do this, Yell vile will be within less than one mile of the main line. They VII pass along the base of Lees mountain, just north of town. It is said that the road will, without doubt, be built Up Crooked creek from White river by way of Melville, or it will be built either on the south or north side of Ealing Ash creek. In either case the road will pass within three miles of Yellville.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15

$7,000 and promised the right of way through the city to the company that would build the proposed railroad from Memphis to this point. This proposi- tion to remain open for acceptance for sixty days only. The limit expired last Tuesday, but the day previous the Missouri Pacific railway system tele- graphed Hon. E. A. McCulloch, who represented the citizens in the dicker, that the proposition was accepted on their part. This, we presume, assures the building, by way of Marianne, of the road, which has been in contem- plation for some time by that compa- ny, from Memphis to Trippe, Ark, giving the shortest and most direct route from Memphis to New Orleans. The building of this road will rebound much to the general interest and pro- gress of our little city, and it is to be congratulated on having secured it mainly through the instrumentality and liberality of it's worthy citizens Marianna Courier.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
FINE FINANCIAL SHOWING.

For the year ending July 1, County Judge O. W. Scarborough has con- piled some figures which make a very creditable showing for the county and sum up a record in the careful and wise administration of the county finances, of which he has right to be proud.
 During the year $5404.30 was ex- pended for internal improvements, which does not include the mainten- ance and opening of public roads, nearly the entire sum being used in the construction of several new and badly needed bridges and the repair ing and improving of the county jail. Aside from these Improvements $3,- 44S.75 was set aside for the redemp tion of the county's outstanding scrip, which now amounts to between $21 1000 and $22,000.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15

Judge o. w. Scarborough has given an order to the sheriff for the work ing of the public roads of Jackson county, by the county's convicts, which is decided innovation on the past order of maintaining such prison CTS.
 The order of the county judge re- cites the fact that the court having duly advertised for bids for the main tenance, safe-keeping and working of the prisoners committed to the county jail, none were submitted, whereby satisfactory contract might be concluded. Wherefore, it appear ing to the best interest of the county for such prisoners to be worked on the public roads, bridges, levees and other Improvements for the county, the court orders that all convicted prisoners committed for contempt of court, except those sentenced to the penitentiary, shall be worked on such works of public improvement as ar named above.
 John H. Dye, Jr., has been ap- pointed to act as superintendent of such county convicts, being author ized to employ such guards and adopt such rules to prevent escape of the prisoners as are necessary, and the sheriff is ordered to deliver to said superintendent, all prisoners in his custody, and receive them back at any time the superintendent shall so desire. The term of such manual labor of each convict shall be as many days as $.75 is contained times in the total amount of such prisoners fine and costs including Sundays, in ex- cess of any liability for care and sick ness of such prisoner.
 Four negro prisoners were taken out Monday morning under the terms of the above court order and are being worked on the Newport Angus ta road near McLain's mill about five miles from town. They were Broom Couch, Nathan Allen, Joe Westbrook and Big Boy"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
NOTICE OF INSTITUTE.

Notice is hereby given that there will be held a Teachers Institute at Newport on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the 2Oth, 21st, and 22nd days of August 1902.
 Section 7O73 as amended, of the school law requires the teachers to attend.
 The license of those who fail to at tend the Institute will be revoked un- less satisfactory excuse be given and no frivolous excuse will be ac- cepted. You are also required to be on hand at o'clock the first day Respectfully,
 J. D. NEAL,
 County Examiner. Newport, Aug. 1, 1902.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
COUPLING PINS.

The Frisco road has orders from J. G. McNair, the peach king at St. Elmo for thirty cars day for several days to be used in shipping his immense peach crop.
 The Western Tie and Timber Co.,, one of the largest concerns in South Missouri, is preparing to raft 100000 ties from Doniphan to Black Rock, where they will be loaded by the Frisco and transported to the Vest ern States. It will take three months to get the ties down Black River and it will cost $15,OOO to get them to Black Rock.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
HAS NOT ORGANIZED.

The minority member of the elec- tion commissioners of Jackson Coun- ty, Milt A. Russell of Cache township, has declined to serve, so it is reported, though whether he has thus acquaint- ed the state commission, to whom he owes his appointment, is not known.
 Consequently, the county board has never organized, the other two mem bers, c. H. Wilmans and Walter Davis, awaiting the appointment of a Republican representative.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
ARKANSAS SPEED TRIAL.

Newport News, Va, August 8.-The United States Monitor Arkansas re- turned from very successful trial trip Thursday night. During the trial the Arkansas maintained a speed for two hours of 1922 knots, or just 7 knots greater speed than required by the government, the vessels contract speed being Il 1-2 knots. On the progressive screw standardizing trial on Barren Island course Tuesday, the monitor ran over measured knot at the rate of 1295 knots an hour.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
PRESIDENT ERB'S LETTER.

President Newman Erb, of the St. Louis, Memphis and Southeastern has written Secretary George R. Brown of the Little Rock board of trade, the following letter:
 "As you are doubtless aware, the St. Louis, Memphis and Little Rock Railroad Company has been organized under the Arkansas law in the in- terest of the St. Louis, Memphis and Southeastern Railroad Company, for the purpose of authorizing the con- struction of our proposed extension from Hoxie to Little Rock. In order to preclude the possibility of your being misled, it is proper that l should say to you that the organiza- tion of the new company does not necessarily imply that the extension will internationally be entered upon. It is intended to give us a status for the purpose of completing the neces- sary engineering work incident to as- certaining the probable cost of con- struction and to enable us to deal with matters incident to the construction. AS I pointed out to you while in Little Rock, we have been so favorably im- pressed with the conditions prevail ing in your city, which you brought to our attention, as to induce us to be- lieve that an extension of our road to Little Rock might be made to serve important interests in your state, and at the same time be made profitable investment. The roads that we now have under construction will all be low grades, not exceeding ten and one-half feet to the mile, and if we can build this extension with these grades and within reasonable limits ot cost, and your people will treat us fairly and literally, as they did the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf, we shall be prepared to enter upon the work immediately. It will perhaps be another thirty days before the re- ports of our engineers will be before us.o
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
RANEY SUFFERS RUNAWAY.

T. J. Raney, the young insurance man of Newark, was hitching his horse to new buggy at the ware house of Stewart Bros. on Lower Front Street shortly after twelve o'clock Saturday when the horse be- came frightened and managed to get away.
 Running to the railroad embank- ment, he started down the track, breaking up the buggy quite badly and finally cut the leader in one of his back legs. Whether the animal will recover or not it is impossible to state at this time.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
NEWLY DISCOVERED TIGER.

Night Officer Huffman recently se- cured information leading him to be- lieve the house of Bell Rogers, in the tough district north of the railroad track, was the lair of blind tiger and in company with Sheriff Randy, the place under suspicion was raided and many evidences of the sale of liquor were found.
 The proprietress of the joint flew her kite Sunday night and will save the officers further trouble in the matter.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Henry Odem and Miss Mary Butsher off both of Eight Mile.
 John Hunter and Mrs. Lillie Thomas both of Remmel.
 Marvin Atkinson and Laura Vance both of Grubbs
 J. A. Perry and Nora Parmley, both of Swifton.
 Nick Rushing and Martha E. Hirt- son both of Eight Mile.
 J. R. Mullen and Belle Layton both of Newport.
 Buford Jones and Melvina Roberts both of Newport.
 Oscar E. Jones and Fannie Redman both of Newport
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
DISTURBED THE PEACE.

John Thomson and Albert Russom were arraigned in the mayors court Monday morning, charged with hav- ing disturbed the peace early Sunday morning by the firing of revolvers and other acts.- Five dollars and costs was the amount assessed against each of them by the mayor.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
FLETCHER JUDGE ACQUITTED

Searcy, August. s.-The trial of Fletcher Judge for the killing of Sid- ney Sowell, near Searcy, June 25 last, began last Monday in the White cir cult court and resulted Thursday in a verdict of acquittal.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
BLACK ROCK BEATS ALICIA.

Alicia, Aug. 9.-Black Rock beat the locals in one e-sided game of ball to- day. Score 19 to 4; attendance 500. Batteries, Mitchell and Angle, McAfee and Huggins.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY
 CANVASS.

The candidates for the various county offices begin the joint canvass at Salado next Monday. Except in the case of representative and county treasurer, there is no opposition to the democratic ticket as nominated in the March primary. The contest for representative will doubtless be hot one as there are good campaigners in the race for this position. The fight between M. l.. Arnold and l. J. Matheny the disputant democrats will be fight to a finish and both sides seem confident.-Newark Jour- nal
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
FIRST BALES OF SEASON.

Fort Smith, August 9.-The first bale of cotton brought to Fort Smith this season was raised by w. J. Falk- ner of Crawford county. It was sold for 7 IA cents. The Business Mems League voted premium of $25, and contributions were made to bring the value of the first bale up to $100 for the grower.
 Pine Bluff, Aug. 9.-Arkansas' first cotton bale of the season was brought here today to the Hammett Grocery Company, from Ashley county, where it was raised It will be sold at pub lie auction Monday.
 Helena, August 9.-The first bale of cotton of the present years crop was received in Helena today. It was shipped to 0. L. Moore & Bros. by Jeffries & North, whose plantation is just across the river in COahoma county, Miss. The bale was auctioned to the highest bidder, the Wooten- Agee Company being successful, with a bid of 16 3 4 cents. The bale weighed $40 pounds, and was, therefore worth to the shippers $9045. The bale is seventeen days earlier than last year, and from ten days to two weeks ahead of the average first bale, being earlier than that of any other year, so far as records show.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
CONNECTS
 TO WORK ROADS.

Judge Scarborough Makes an Innova- tion In Requiring County Con-
 victs to Serve Sentences
 Working Public Roads.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15
MARIANNA SECURES RAILROAD

Sixty days ago the leading citizens of Marianna raised bonus of about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
COLD INCREASES COAL DEMAND.
Steamer Manchester Forced to Abandon
Trips to Mt Vernon.

The extremely cold weather of last night
and today has augmented the need and the
demand for fuel of all kinds. The closing
down of a number of the collieries in the
anthracite regions because of the Christ
mas holiday has had its effect here.
Fewer cars Of coal have been received in
the last thirty-siX hours than heretofore Of
late. The price Of the best grade of hard
coal remains at $12. dealers, as rule, de-
claring that they have no coal from the
Philadelphia and Reading and the Penn
sylvania railroads at the contract stipula-
ton. respectively. Of 1925 and $3.50 a ton.
Many applicants for fuel were turned
down by local coal merchants today
Failure to receive the usual daily sup
ply of hard coal caused the steamer Charles
Macalister to abandon her trips to Mt Yer
non yesterday, and she remained tied I'D at
her wharf all day. This is the first of the
steamboats, to lose trip during the pres
ent coal famine, though they have all been
very near it several times, and a failure to
receive their daily supply would tie them
up.
The tug Camilla. Capt Davis, which ar
rived Monday. with a tow of small boats
had to remain in port until today, as she
was unable to get bunker coal.
The dealers at Alexandria are receiving
hard coal over the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
way by way OF the transfer barge from
Shepherds Landing, several cars having
been transferred yesterday.
Two barges laden with hard coal are re-
ported as having sailed from PHILADELPHIA
for this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Porto Rico Smuggling Case.

A dispatch from San Juan, Porto Rico,
yesterday says: The hearing before United
States Commissioner Anderson of the cases
against Robert Giles, a government road
contractor, and Commander George w.
Mentz, who, with others, are charged with
smuggling wines and liquors from St.
Thomas on board government vessels, was
continued here today.
Collector CruZen testified that Mr.. Giles
wanted to pay duty on the cases Of liquors
in question. and that he refused to accept
duty, and there is no law permitting the
entry of merchandise on government YES
sells. The collector said he boarded the
lighthouse tender Laurel, where he saw
three cases of liquors addressed to the cap
tain Of the Laurel; six cases were marked
Robert Giles. One case was opened and
contained brandy. Collector Cruzen de-
manded three times that these goods be de-
livered him; upon failing to secure them he
allowed thirty minutes for the cases to be
delivered; they were then turned over. He
said that Mr.. Giles and Commander MentZ
wanted to return the cases to st. Thomas.
Officer Cosgrove Of the Laurel was then
recalled. He said the quartermaster of the
tender had not reported the removal Of any
cases Of liquor at Culebra. Quartermaster
Schultz and Chipchase testified that moth
ing had been landed at Culebra, and the
prosecution closed. The defense will sub
nit it's brief on Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
THE osAKI EXHIBITION.
Consul Lyon at Kobe Sends Details of
the Proposed Exposition.

Interesting details regarding the, Osak
exhibition are contained in report re-
ccived at the State Department from Con-
sui Lyon at Kobe.
This exhibition will be by far the largest
in scope and plan of any ever undertaken
by the government, and under the roofs of
the fine buildings which are being erected
will be amassed the most extensive collec-
ton Of manufactures and products of the
empire ever yet seen. A special feature is
the admission Of foreign exhibits, it being
the desire of the government to do every
thing possible in order to strengthen the
commercial interests and relationship of
Japan with other countries
Bazaars. stalls and kiosks are to be erect
ed by the several procedures for the sale
Of goods produced therein. Foreigners who
visit the exhibition will therefore be en-
abled to make purchases from all parts of
Japan and choose innumerable souvenirs
which might otherwise necessitate long and
expensive railway journeys. The Formosan
government will occupy a separate build
ing, in which will be exhibited the products
Of that island. There will also be a spe-
cial haH-of Formosan architecture-in
which will be given musical entertainments
entirely under the direction and manage
ment Of Formosans. =
Japanese restaurants and tea houses will
be placed in various convenient positions.
There will be an athletic and recreation
ground where JapeneSe sports In old and
present style will be performed daily, with
many other entertainments. Dances and
music as performed in various centers
throughout Japan will be provided. A big
tower is being erected from which visitors
will be enabled to obtain a fine view of
the city of Osaka. and military and other
bands will perform daily and nightly. The
exhibition itself will be closed during the
evenings. but the grounds are to be bril-
liantly Illuminated by means of electricity,
and here most Of the entertainments will
take place.
Foreign visitors will be well looked after
in every way. A hundred and fifty stu
dents from the Foreign Language School
are to act as guides.
The expense of the exhibition. apart from
the cost which is being betrayed by the
forty-seven procedures for their respective
exhibits is estimated at 1093.973 yen
($54O, 300. Three million Japanese visitors
and a verylarge number Of foreign visitors
are exnected.