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Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
TRIPLETS BEFORE THE CAMERA

Alonzo, Lennie and Winnie Watson triplets of MT. and Mrs. Ebert Etney Watson, living at the lower ferry near the bridge, spent Saturday in New port, the special purpose of their visit being to sit before the camera of the photographer and have their like nesses struck.
 These wee babies, we'll shaped and of healthy vigorous looks, are but nine months old and judging from their most model behavior before the crowds of curious gazers, who dogged the steps of the ladies who carried them, (for the mother had been com pelled to call in her neighbors for this trip to town), they must be good children, which is all very we'll, when the mother has three of the same age to look after.
 The party visited the gallery of A H. Mize, where the triplets, gowned in snowy linen, made a very pretty picture for the artists skill.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
COMPRESS TO BE REMOVED.

The machinery of the old Union compress, which was burned two years ago, is being removed to cars on the Iron Mountain and will be shipped to East St. Louis, there to be used in the plant of the St. Louis Compress Company, which recently acquired all the congresses in this city.
 The work of taking down and ship ping this machinery will probably consume several weeks and is being directed by J. G. Walker, manager of the St. Louis Compress Company's plant in this city
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
PRESIDENT JACKSON
 VISITS NEWPORT

o. H. Jackson, president of the Morning Star Railroad, and Joseph Herrin of Carthage, Mo-, arrived late Friday afternoon from trip down the surveyed line from Rush. H. G. McBurney was also a member of the party. MT. Jackson, spent Saturday in this city and expressed himself as Wellspleased with the surveyed route and the terminals as laid out here.
 At the annual meeting of the stock holders at Rush, the general offices of the company were moved to Newport and call meeting was made for June IS at Newport. In about two weeks it is expected that more definite and encouraging news may be announced.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
RECITAL ANNOUNCED.

The music pupils of Mrs. G. B. Johnson will give their closing exer- cises at the opera house on May 27, at 7:30 o'clock. The program will con- sist of duets, solos and studies in technic. Miss Noreene Hess and Master John Perdue will give an ex- ercise in practicing scales, showing how to get the best results.
 The pupils taking part are Misses Mae Whitaker, Lucille Taylor, Noreene Kinman, Rina Price, Minnie Ross, Mary Younger, Noreene Hess, Nellie Terry, Della Bernstein, Bessie Buford, Beatrice McHugh, Laura Mosby, Minnie Minor, Jennie Stuckey, Mill dred Bernstein, Margaret Gregg, Ethel Johnson; Masters John Perdue, Clyde Croft and Horace Johnson.
 The admission price will be 15 and 10 cents. Asss..
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
MILITARY HONORS
 FOR THE DECEASED.

Mrs. M. F. Johnson has just received information from c. P. Miller, Major and Quartermaster in the United States army, stating that the remains of her. son Henry Scott Johnson, who was buried at Vigan, Northern Luzon, Nov. 2, 1900, have been removed and inferred with military honors at 2 p. m. Friday, May g, in the San Fran cisco National Cemetery, Grave No. 891.
 The removal was made at the mothers request. The deceased was corporal in Company H, B U. s. Volunteers, who lost his life in his country's service and won patriots grave under the "Stars and Stripes. D
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
SELF DEFENSE PLEA ADVANCED
Hearing of Rufus Johnson Before Judge Fulkerson Proceeds-An- other Eye Witness Bobs Up Whose Story Substantiates
 Self Defense Theory.

The preliminary examination of Rufus Johnson, charged with the murder of James Cole upon May 10, was begun before Judge F. D. Full kerson Friday morning. Upon this reviewal of the case will depend whether or not the defendant is ad- mitted to bail, for should the facts brought forth in this examination prove reasonable grounds for holding the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree, the offense becomes not bailable and the defendant must await the action of the next grand jury in the custody of the sheriff.
 The examination of witnesses for the defense occupied the morning session of court, and of this time, the defendant Rufus Johnson occupied about half an hour in telling his story. He claims that he did not wait in am- bush for James Cole, but had his gun and was going out to his farm when he saw Cole with Constable Ball, leav- ing Ben Thomas' gate. He said he stepped into the brush to let them pass, when Cole saw him and made an effort to get his gun from Ball. Then he (Johnson) shot in self de- fense with the we'll known result, Coles death.
 To corroborate this testimony of the defendant, another eye witness to the tragedy was put forward by the de- fense, Floyd Thomas, who claims to have seen Cole make an attempt to get his gun, just before he was shot down by Johnson. This evidence in support of the self defense theory, contradicts directly with that Of witnesses for the state as brought out in both examinations. Floyd Thomas is the party, whom Ball testified that Johnson said had told him (Johnson) that Jim Coles wife was at Ben Thomas and that that would be the place to find him (Cole).
 The defendant listened attentively to the evidence of witnesses on both sides, but gave no indication by rest lessness that he was the most inter- ested party of all. He wore a blue working shirt in court, is rather tall, perhaps feet in stature, but rather slender and has keen, piercing eyes. His attorneys are Gustave Jones and Stayton & Stayton, while the pros ecuting attorney, s. D. Campbell, is assisted by Judge M. M. Stuckey
 LATER-Judge Fulkerson after hearing the case, refused the defend- ant Rufus Johnson, bail, and he will remain in the custody of the sheriff to await the action of the grand jury for the July term of court
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
ELECTION CONTEST
 AGAIN APPEALED.

Osceola, May 1.-The celebrated Mississippi contest case has again been appealed to the Supreme Court. Judge Taylor of the Circuit Court has rendered his dicision in the trial just ended, deciding in favor of Driver for circuit clerk, and Bowen for sheriff and against Rhodes and Lovewel. Over 900 witnesses and deposi tions were used in the last trial and the costs already amount to over $1O, ,OOO.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
STATE LOSES SUIT.

Injunction Made Permanent Against Penitentiary Authorities Restrain ing Them From Withholding Convicts Contracted For
 By Arkansas Brick
 Manufacturing
 Company.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
MRS. MATTE CLARK.

Mrs. Hattie Clark, wife of J. w.. Clark pearl hunter on White river between the railroad bridge and Grand Glaize, died Friday, May Is 1902, burial Saturday.
 MRS. ELLEN KEY.
 Mrs. Ellen Key, nee Quartemas, died Friday morning, May Is, 1902.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-05-23
DIRECTORS VS CONTRACTORS.

J. M. Malang Confers With Directors Of Newport Oil Prospecting Co.,, Relative to Proceeding With Work-If Drill Cannot Be Extracted Work Will
 Cease.
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
BOY FALLS FROM TREE
AND is BADLY INJURED
William Koehler, While Out Gathering
Persimmons, Meets With a
Serious Accident.

While out after persimmons near
Mount Olivet Cemetery, on Trinidad
Avenue northeast, yesterday afternoon,
William Koehler. sixteen-year old
boy, who resides with his mother ar
215 Fourteenth Street northeast, fell
from q tree and was seriously inlur-
ed Both his wrists we're broken. his
head was badly bruised, ana 1t is fear
ed he was internally injured He is
under treatment at the Casually Hos
pital. and Notwithstanding his numer-
GUS wounds. 1t is thought by the Dhysi-
clans he can be pulled through
The boy started out with his elder
brother and other boys of the neighhor-
hood to gather some fruit. To him was
left the part of climbing lhe trees. and
shaking the fruit, while the Others re-
mained below to gather up the harvest.
He was. up in one of the trees a dis
tance of about twenty-five feet when a
limb broke, and he was thrown to th,
ground. His arms were broken in tho
attempt to present his head from strik-
ing.
The lad was removed to the Casualty
Hospital, where his injuries We're dress
ed. II is thought by the hospital au-
thorities that he will recover, although
it will be some time before he will be
able to return home, The boy helps
widowed mother by working
In one OF the downtown, department
stores.
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
CHICAGO AUTHORITIES
LOOKING FOR ANDERSON
Former Citizen of Washington Last
Heard From at Dawson City-His
Family in Need.

An effort is being made by the Chicago,
ILL.,, authorities to locate John P. Ander-
scu, lawyer, who has family in the
West, and who is member of John F.
Reynolds Post, No. s. G. A. r., of this
city A reward of $3.50 has been offered
for Information Of Mr.. Anderson. and az
he formerly resided In Washington, it
is thought that he may have come here
to attend the Grand Army encampment
next month.
Anderson left Chicago for Alaska early
in August, 1897. and was last heard
from in letter from Dawson City. under
date Of January %, 1899. At that time
he was stopping near Dawson with q
man named Coon. 1t is believed by his
friends that he is dead. but proof of this
is needed to enable his wife and two
daughters. who reside az Elsden, .
suburb OF Chicago, TO secure benefits
from an insurance association of which
Anderson was q member. His family il
in need.
The missing man. II alive. would be
fifty-six years. of age, five feet eight
inches IN height and weigh about 1873
pounds. He was of sandy complexion,
had small. receding chin and thick
lips. He wore brown mustache and
side whiskers. Anderson was good pen
man and accountant. and practiced law
in the West. Besides being a member
of Reynolds Post, G. A. R., of this city.
he was a charter member of the Masonic
lodge at Cleveland. Ohio. and a member
Of the Masonic lodge at Mansfield, Ohio.
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
COAL TO ADVANCE TO
SIS PER TON TODAY
Continued from First Page)

cities before ccal comes to Washington,
Baltimore, and points South.
In view OF the certain famine in hard
coal, the soft coal situation is interest
ing The demand for bituminous coal is
daily increasing. Already the price has
been increased from 80 cents to $1.25
ton. according to the grade. and is now
from IS to $6 ton. There are indica-
ti,ns that it may be advanced still more
for two reasons-first, the increased CON
sumption, and second. because OF low
water in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.
A large portion of the bituminous coal
which comes into Washington is shipped
b, canalboats from Cumberland. Owing
The low water in the canal the, boats
az dstomed to carrying 120 tons are now
bringing in but so tons. While the tolls
on the small loads are less than on the
large loads the cost otherwise Is as
great to ship so tons as 100 tons. This
will have a tendency to increase the cost
of soft COAL
The State. War and Navy Building will
begin the use of soft coal today. The
Library Building has been using soft
coal for several weeks. and the Monu-
ment elevator has been shut down be-
cause there is no coal with which to
operate it. The Government Printing
Office. the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, the Postoffice Department and
the Treasury used soft coal before the
strike, SO that no special inconvenience
is being experienced at these buildings.
Some Pertinent "Don'ts."
Coal dealers report that there is a
large and increasing demand for soft
coal and in this connection and because
people are inexperienced in its use. one
dealer has issued the following direc-
tions for the use of bituminous coal:
Don't forget to have all pipes, CRATES,
SCOT boxes, ash pans, and chimneys
clean.
Don't fill the firebox over one third |
full. but put little coal on at time.
Don't shake the CRATE too vigorously |
or too often.
Don't fail to break up the fire with a
poker frequently.
Don't forget that the fire can be Kept
over night by putting on fine coal and
cutting the draft down.
Don't forget that. II your draft is
heavy, the coal may be improved by
wetting it.
Don't forget that you cannot get good
if you fill up the self-feeding
,hutes with fuel.
Don't forget that soft coal makes more
SCOT than anthracite and, therefore, the
apparatus will require more frequent
cleaning.
Don't forget that soft coal cakes, or
'okes. and must be broken up frequent
yin order to get good results.
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
Gravesend Entries for Today.

First race-About three-quarters of a
mile. Durazzo. 1o7; Athelroy. Blue
Ribbon, Boutonniere, Blue Peter, 115;
Intervention, 1o7; Gimcrack. 110: Red
Knight. lis; Florite, SO; Cincinnatus,
119: Incubator, Mackey Dwyer, lis:
Mart Mullen, 107; Kim, 100; Conspicu-
GUS, 81: Chickle, 100; Kensington Girl,
81; Benefit. Jack O'Lantern. Sir Trouba-
dour, 100; Sinner Simon. 11O.
Second race-One and one-efghth
miles. Bonnibert, 1913; Carbuncle, 112;
Belle of Troy. Ill: Zoroaster. 10S;
Merito. 104; Potente, 81; Daily, 92.
Third race-Five and one-half fur
longs. Isle of Wight, 80; Ink, Princelet.
l02; Meddling Mary, 80; Mayor Graham,
los: Gallant Smith. 1o2; Witful. SO;
Hackensack, 102: Glenevis. 107; The
Guardsman, "a; Sweet Alice, 80; Jake
Greenberg, i06: Latrobe. 104; Dan Luce.
"a; Bondage. los; Unterock, 106; Knight
of Gold, 1O2: Illyria. los; Earl of War
The Washington times., 1902-09-22

wick. 102: Pearl Diver, 90; Bernard,
Barklemore. 102; Erda, 80; Sir Preston,
1o1; Burning Glass. 109; War Cry, 1e2;
Sontag. 80; Bride Card, 102; Capdareen.
SO.
Fourth race-one and one-sixteenth
miles. Andy Williams, ia; South
Trimble. 106: Martin Burke. 1Os; Nu-
neral, 1903; Honolulu, 9s; Rossignol.
104; Grand Opera, lis; Pearl Finder.
104; Courtenay, 106
Fifth race-About three-quarters of a
mile. Conundrum. 105; Templeton. 103;
The Musketeer. Ill; Oclawaha, 80;
Mabel Winn, Captain CASTOR. 113; Sad
ducee, lis; Clorita. los; Labor. Duckey,
io3; Ascension. 102; Femesole. 80:
Stuyve. 1O6; Stevedore, 1oS; Maiden,
107; Carroll D.. 102; Neither One, 107;
Morokanta, LOG.
Sixth race-One and one-sixteenth
miles. Grail 104 Runnels, Slipthrift.
107; Zoroaster, 113; Huntressa, 104; Jim
Clark. Carbuncle. Belle of Troy, lib.
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
JOHN LYNCH TRIES
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Despondent Over Death of
Wife and Infant Child.
Swallowed an Ounce OF Aconite-Only
Timely Arrival of Physician
Saves Mans Life.

Having become Respondent and driver
to distraction by the death of his wife
and infant. the latter only few hours
|old. John Lynch. of 900 Grant Avenue
northwest, attempted to end his life
shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon. by drinking an ounce of aconite
Only the prompt action of DR.. F. r.
karples. of the Garfield Hospital, saved
the mans life
Lynch told the doctor that he had
more trouble than he could bear, and
was driven to make the attempt at sui
eide by his sorrow over the loss OF his
loved ones early yesterday morning. He
said he kept the aconite in the house
to give to his horse when it was sick.
and that when he saw the bottle on the
shelf ii suddenly dawned upon him that
a small dose Of the drug would end all
of his troubles. He was discovered be-
fore the drug had completed it's work,
and the doctors say he will recover.
Troubles did not come singly to
Lynch. At an early hour yesterday
morning his wife. who had been i'll for
some time, passed away. and shortly
afterward her infant breathed its last.
Lynch was grief-stricken, and could not
bear his troubles. He sent for his rela-
tives, who endeavored to console him.
Nephew at His Home.
During the afternoon his nephew,
John Lynch. living at 953 Florida Ave-
nue. northwest, was with him, and
cheered him up somewhat They re-
mained upstairs in the bedroom for
some time, and after while the young
nephew left and went to room on the
ground floor. When he returned he
found hts uncle moving around the
room in semi conscious condition.
The young man, becoming alarmed,
hurried to Garfield Hospital and sum
Dr. Karples, who responded i'm
He found Lynch in a Sc
rious condition. and gave him an
ametic. The stomach pump was used.
and within a few moments Lynch had
been relieved of 1.-The poison he had
taken. DR.. MCGEE, living at 1855 Cor
;oran Street northwest, was also called
n.I
Lynch was. very much excited, and it
was with great difficulty that the ply
sician Quieted him. Later he informed
he doctors that he had taken a sriall
lfter-dinner coffee cup of the drug. The
,up held about an ounce.
Near to Death.
Aconite has powerful action upon
he heart. and an ounce is more than !
nough to cause death. Had DR.. Karples |
lrrived at the house sfew minutes |
ater Lynch would in all probability
ave died before he reached him. After
aboring over the man for some time
he doctors finally succeeded in placing
i'm out of danger. DR.. Karples called |
0 see him later in the afternoon and
tated last night that he was doing
'ell and that there was no doubt what
yer about his entire recovery
Lynch is forty-fl years of age and
Or several years has conducted a dairy
t his home on Grant Avenue north
'est He has been in i'll health for
ONE time. The loss of a number of
is customers and other troubles. 1t is
aid, caused Lynch much worry and i'm
aired his health.
The funeral OF Mrs. Lynch will be
eld tomorrow afternoon. The doctors
iy that Lynch will have recovered suf- {
to be able TO attend the serv- !
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
USE OF dope" A
GROWING TURF EVIL

ices. All he desired was the consent Of
the owner to use 1t and promise Of
secrecy. He would pick out horse that
once possessed speed. give him the
needle and then go into the ring and
back him. He made the bookmakers pay
his fee and grew rich.
Pills Versus Needle.
In recent years dope has been i'm
proved upon. II has changed its formula
and is made UP OF other drugs than
those used by Or. Ring at the New Jer-
sey track.
OF course. there came time when
the officials of the racetracks caught
on to the use OF the dope and action
was taken. When this time arrived tho
needle was necessarily discarded and the
BALI was substituted. The use OF .
syringe left telltale mark. Wherever
the needle entered the flesh puded up
and remained in that condition until the
effects of the drug had worn away. It
was this sign that the paddock judges
searched for when looking for horses
that had been s'doped."
The dope" is now given In the shaps
Of pill. and it is not so dangerous to
Tie duiudi, WHil6 IL lCdFcb uO tloCC W.
hind.
Effects of the Drug.
Dope" cannot make horse that:
never possessed speed run fast. What
1t can do. and what it does. is to re-
vive in an old horse that once had
speed some of his erstwhiIe ambition to
try his best For the time that he Is un-
der It's influence he forgets all his pain
and ailments completely. He is back to
his young, ambitious days. and has only
one desire-to run fast and far.
After horses have been doped several
times they, like pipe fends. become so
addicted to 1t that they will not run
without 1t. Their appetites become i'm
paired. and naturally in time they be-
come absolute physical wrecks. no long,
er able to respond to the effects Of the
drug.
Causes Horse to PerspiTe.
One OF the signs OF the use OF dope
In horse is profuse perspiration. Just
as soon as it begins to act he will break
into sweat. A little walking exercise
or a gallop through the stretch will
cause him to lather as ii he had been
fast on hot day. His eyes
look unnaturally brilliant ard he be-
comes restless and ill at ease. He II
anxious to run, and can scarcely be re-
strained from doing so while on his way
to the post. Naturally horses are af-
fected in differeht ways Some are slug
zish and will not respond to the stimu-
ant. II may make them stupid and dull
rather than exhilarate their spirits. This.
however. is rare, and the general effect
Is to renew the fire and courage of their
palmy days. Often the effect o. the
,timulant will wear OF while the animal
remains at the post. and 1t is lot always
,afe to bet on horse even when the
,ettor is sure that he has the pill.
Blueaway a Dope Fiend.
The horse Blueaway. who often ran at
3enning, was said to be dope fiend.
he got so much of it, indeed. that he
yould not race without it. Last year he
lropped dead after race. He syidensly
lied from too much stimulant.
The stewards thisoyear are keeping Z
harp lookout for dope horses, and
whenever an animal appears to be sus-
'icious ADMINISTRATION is made. 1t will
e a good thing for the turf when this
vii Is eradicated: but it will be hard
nd long fight to get rid of it.
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
Delnar Entries.

First race-Six furlongs; selling. San
Lucien, Dave Sommers. Rose of Red, Dr.
Lovejoy, Yana, Marie Eleanor. Kegel
Quixada. 104; Legation, 95; Gallantrie,
Prestonian, Messina, 107.
Second race-Five furlongs; purse.
Milky Wave. Honey Comb, vineland,
Brush By. Lupulin. Mathilde, Topsy
Over. 104; Hannah Lady, 100; Lazarre,
1O7.
Third race-Six and one-half furlongs
purse. Little Giant, valverde, Judge
Cantrill, Handspinner, Noweta, Chicka-
saw. 100; Floyd, 103; Pennant, Pourquois
Pas. LOG.
Fourth race-Six furlongs; purse. Miss
Golightly, 105; Zenaide. LOO; Peaceful,
lis; Lady Strathmore. 112; Frank Bell,
109.
Fifth race-One mile and seventy
yards; purse. ". B. Gates, 80; Sambo,
Jordan, 106; Felix Bard, los
Sixth race-One and three e-sixteenths
miles; selling. Oton Clay, 9S; Sister
Sarah, Maid of Hope, 60: Nettie Regent
Menace. Salinda. 81; Dodie S.. 90; Terra
1o2; Rochester, 103; Algie NJ,
los.
The Washington times., 1902-09-22
Flying Torpedo Ruling Amended.

The Hawthorne officials have made
the following announcements: After a
thorough examination OF the horse Fly :.
ing Torpedo the ruling of September i6
refusing his entry on the ground of in
consistent running is amended, and the
horses entries are refused by the Chi
cago Jockey Club only on hard track.
and his entry will be received for muddy
or deep tracks,"