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Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
BUTTON FACTORY
 SEEKS LOCATION:

W. s. Clark and E. B. Becker of the Standard Button Company of Erie, Pa, were ill Little Rock Sunday, stop ping over for thepurpose of inquiring if the Board of Trade would offer in ducements for the location of button factory in that city. The proposed plant would operate forty eight saws and desires site and frame building donated
 Geo. k. Brown, secretary of the Little Rock board of trade, in speak ing of the request for bonus, gives expression to the following sensible views: ''In my opinion the giving of bonus to small plants of this kind, especially when owned by wealthy concerns such as the Standard Button Company, should not be entertained. It would be different if the Standard would move it's Erie plant here and turn out the finished button, and it would find it's market at St. Louss, for the gentlemen stated that St. V.ouis was better customer for it's product than New York City And besides all this they are to get their shells from the Arkansas river There. is no truth in the report that the Arkansas river shells are not suitable. On the con trary, this very company had sack full gathered near the end of the free bridge, shipped them to the Erie fac tory and found them all that could be desired. This plant, if it locates here, would employ men at the saws and women and girls in the other depart ments. All industrial people will find hearty welcome in Little Rock, but particularly those that will turn out raw materials into the finished pro- duct. We want button factories, and not factories to make the blanks from which buttons are made; we want wagon factories and not plants that make wagon material to be shipped north, and so on down the line"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
APPLICATION FOR CHARTER.
Taylor Burns of Black Rock Seeks Charter For Arkansas And North ern Railroad An Independent
 Line

The state railroad board was to hold a meeting Tuesday morning to pass upon the application for charter of the Arkansas and Northern Railroad, to run from Pocahontas to Newport by way of Powhatan and Black Rock. C. T. Burns, a welI-known attorney of the latter place, who is secretary and treasurer of the road, was in Little Rock Monday, says the Gazette, to present the papers at the secretary of state's office for filing The new road will be seventy five miles in length. The capitalization is $1,0O0,OOO. At present the road is entirely independ- ent, according to Mr. Burns. St. Louis and Chicago capital are interested in it, however. The officers will be Dr. J. H. Myers, president, of Black Rock, well known as a pearl buyer; R. R. McCreery, vice president, and MT Burns, secretary and treasurer. M. D. Wilson of Missouri is also interest ed in the road as one of the incOrpO- ratOrs. The road is to run west ot the Black river, in a country which now has no railroad It will skirt the foothills along the river valley, one of the finest in agricultural develop ment in the state, and then run through the mining country, which begins two miles on this side of Black Rock. It will come very close to the southeastern corner of Sharp county to Newark, crossing the Black river at Jacksonport, and thence to New port. This is the route taken by the preliminary survey, which is subject to change. Besides opening up val uable tributary territory the line will form connection with the Frisco and the Rock Island, and it is deemed probable that at some dime, before or after it's completion, it will be pur- chased by one of these systems.
 According to Mr. Burns it is entire ly probable that the Frisco, which now owns the Memphis, Kansas City and Fort Scott, may come down four teen miles from Pocahontas with it's newly purchased Erb road and cross the Black river at Black Rock. The bridge at Pocahontas is not strong enough to accommodate large engines and it would require $5O,OOO expendi- ture to put it in proper condition. By the construction of the fourteen mile branch new and valuable territory on the west side of the river would be acquired. The bridge at Black Rock would cost about $75, 1000.
 Mr. Burns says that at present it is not the intention of his company to enter Missouri, though they have an eye on that territory, and may go there at some time in the future.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
THANKSGIVING DANCE.

The newly remodeled and beautiful home of MT. and Mrs. A D. Bailey at the corner of Second and Pine Streets was the scene of quite a social gather ing of Newport young people Thanks giving evening.
 Dancing was the diversion of the hour, music being furnished by a white quartette of local talent upon violin, banjos and guitar. Refresh ments were served during the even- ing, consisting of sandwiches, pickles and coffee.
 The affair was given in compliment to the guest of Miss Mary Bailey, her school friend Miss Mayme McGregor of Cotton Plant and the evening passed off so pleasantly, that the occasion will be long remembered by those present.
 They were Mir and Mrs. w. A, O'Neal, A. D. Bailey, Mesdames Wm. Bailey, Narcie Minor, H. E. Cobb, J. Brandenburg, Misses Mary Bailey, Mayme McGregor, Ray and Lucy Brandenburg, Marille billiard, Mary Laird, Roberta Morrison, Claire John son, Hilda Bailey, Aubre Arnold, Noreene Kinman, TilHe Sprig, Gene Randy, Josephine Philips, Katie Bishop, Messrs Fred Parrish, Ernest Mcdonald, w. B. Egan, Eugene Hirsch, Chaa. Holmes, Robt. Laird, E. P. Skipwith, Harry Brandenburg, John Prewitt, Arthur Bailey, Frank GuIlett, Wm, Parrish, Geo. Stuckey, Robt. Neill of Ba,esvjile; Drs. Owen Walker and Geo. Stephens.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
DOCTOR THOMPSON
 TWICE EXONERATED.
Investigating Committees Report to Benton Conference on Charges Made Against Certain Clergy
 Of Methodist Church.

Benton, Ark, Nov. 29.-Dr. w. E Thompson was twice eXonerated by the Little Rock conference today, anC will be given clean bill of spiritua health for his transfer to the First Methodist Church of Memphis.
 The committee appointed to heal statements in the case against Rev James Thomas is still in session.
 The fourth days session was opened at g o'clock by Bishop E. E. Hoss Scripture lesson, first and seconc chapters of St. Paups letter to the Ephesians. Prayer by Rev. MT Sanders. Bishop Hoss asked if the committees appointed were ready tc report. They were reported at work After some routine business, the committee appointed to investigate the complaints against Dr. William E Thompson made the following report: "We, your committee appointed to investigate the complaints against Rev, ". E. Thompson, after hearing all the parties and all the evidence ir connection with the case, beg leave tC report trial unnecessary.
 ''T. H. Jewell
 CT. w. Ramsey.
 R. R. Moore" A motion was made for the adoption of the report, and by a vote of 34 tC B the report was voted down, and by request of Presiding Elder J. H. Rig gin a new committee was appointed to investigate the matter, as under the rules when committee report is not satisfactory to majority of the conference a new committee shall be appointed. The following composed the new committee: W. M. Hayes, T. o. Rorie, J. A. Sage.
 The committee reported on the in- vestigation of the complaint against John R. Cason that trial was un necessary. The committee was com posed of T. H. Ware, R, c. Moore and E. M. Pipkin.
 The second committee appointed to investigate the complaint against Rev. Wm. E, Thompson's character re- ported they deemed a trial un- necessary, and this is the end of the matter, i'll so far as complaints are concerned against Rev. Wm. E Thompson, and his character will now pass.
 The case against James Thomas is now progressing, and an early report is eagerly looked for by ministers and citizens alike.
 The committee on complaints against Dr. J. F. Godbey has not reported
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
RIVER CHANNEL CHANGES.

E. R. Butler, while in Newport Mon day, confirmed the reports which had reached here, of the channel of White River changing above Batesville. The river is now running around the lock and dam just completed, having cut through on the opposite side from the city of Batesville.
 What the cost of keeping the river to it's former banks and of remedying this outbreak upon the part of White River, will be, is not known, but the government is evidently spending millions upon the improvement of such waterways, where no practical or valuable results are ever accom- plished.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
HAND ON THROTTLE
 WHEN DEATH CAME.
Engineer Archibald On Passenger No. Met Death Bravely In Wreck North Of Prescott Thursday
 Fireman's Close Call.

Prescott, Nov. 27.-Trajn No. on the Iron Mountain Railroad, north bound, passing this place this morning at 9:45, four hours late, was wrecked one mile north of here, and Engineer A. R. Archibald of Little Rock was in stantly killed and several other people slightly injured.
 ~The wreck was caused by the track spreading from the incessant rains of the past week. The euEJIe was turned completely over into the ditch, some ten feet deep, and the engineer was buried beneath it in the gcoQnd.
 The fireman, George Hays, by some means, was thrown some thirty feet into an open field and escaped injury. The mail car was turned on it's side, and only one of the six messengers was injured. He refused to give his name, and is suffering from an injured hip. The baggage and express car was also thrown into tie ditch, but no one was hurt and the contents of the car were not damaged. Three coaches were derailed and considerably brok- en up, but the passengers were only slightly injured. Several negro wo- men in the front car claim to be bruised.
 The dining car, four sleepers and rear coach remained on the track.
 Fireman George Hays states that when the engineer felt the engine leave the track he reversed his epgine, applied the air, and as he made ready to jump was caught by lever and pinioned so that he was unable to move. When found, Engineer Archi- baldis hand was on the throttle, and he died at his pest of duty, Under taker P H. Reubol Of Little Rock ar rived about o'clock and took charge of the remains, which were shipped to Little Rock tonight.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Master Raymond BoWen's sixth birthday was very happily celebrated in a party given Wednesday afternoon from two to four o'clock to bis young friends. Refreshments were served and the little folks crowded the after noon with fun, derived in numerous games.
 Those present were Misses Norinne Ridley, Alline and CCrinne Mosby, Geraldine Gravett, Emma Brooks, Jewell Nj. Daniel, Daisy Bayles, Ray, Jessie and Irene Kimberlin, Masters Nell and Terrell Brooks, Walter and Walker Stallings, Lockwood Burkett, Vernon Ridley, Mesdames r. c. Kimberlin, J. V. Ridley.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
MINISTRIES WERE FAIR.


 Richards & Pimgle's Georgia Min strels drew a well packed house Mon day night, the whole gallery being reserved for the negroes. The show given is accorded praise by most of those present and was decidedly bet ter than when here before.
 Billy Kersands is quite like the band with which he is travelling wind and doesn't stack up very high with a Newport audience. The band was composed of about twenty pieces and if the members could be satisfied with little less volume, they would get far more music out of theil selections.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
TO OCCUPY NEW PURCHASE.

The new convict farm in Lincoln county will be occupied by the con victs about January 1. It was under stood at the time of the purchase by the penitentiary board that the pres ent tenants should vacate on the first of the year. Definite details will be arranged at the next meeting of the penitentiary board early this month. Superintendent Reese Hogins will have entire charge of the arrange ments and execution of the directions of the board. The convicts will be cared for just as they are on the state farms over the state at present. One or two of these camps, and probably all, may be given up, and the entire convict force of the state outside the Dickinson contract, moved there. Prisoners may also be sent from the penitentiary in Little Rock. Active preparations will begin immediately after the occupation of the farm for next years crop.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
WASHBURN MINISTRIES.

Drs B. A. and w. R. Washburn, who came to Newport last Spring from Clinton, Kentucky, have organ ized and during the past week, put forth medicine show known as the Kentucky Minstrels.".
 They have secured an aggregation of Jackson county colored talent and the first weeks engagements were at Auvergne and Weldon. It is reported that they are now playing a weeks stand at Augusta. Billy Kersands should look well after his laurels with Jackson county competition.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
ARKANSAS NORTHERN ROUTE.

C. I. Burns, promising young at torney of Black Rock, was here Fri day afternoon on business and left that night for Little Rock. MT. Burns "Arkansas Northern" railroad, which will probably be incorporated in the near future. The line will be extend ed from POcahontas to Black Rock there crossing Black river on the new Frisco bridge, running down the west bank of that river to point near it's mouth, to Jacksonport, thence to Newport.
 The town of Black Rock in order to secure an extension of the Frisco from Pocahontas secured right of way for such route and now an effort will be made to buy up the right of way from Black Rock to Newport as soon as line can be surveyed.
 With this completed, the Frisco could probably be induced to under take the construction of the road Even without such backing, Mir Burns IS confident that enough capital can be enlisted to construct and main tine the line as an independent road and that the resources of the country, through which it would pass, could be relied upon to make it dividend de- claring investment.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
LOUIN MARTIN.

Jno, w. Wallace on Friday evening received telephone message from Batesville, announcing the death at 6 p. m. of Louin Martin, step-son of John M. Cook, aged about g years.
 The deceased had been an invalid for the past two years from consump- tion, and had been in Colorado until recently, when brought home in a private car. He was the owner of considerable land in Richwoods town ship of this county, which was held in trust by John M. Cook, his guardian.
 The burial was to have been held at Batesville.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
FRISCO TO EXTEND
 FROM POCAHONTAS

Pocahontas, Nov. 27.-It is more than probable that the Southeastern or better known as the Erb Railroad, will extend from Pocahontas to New port at an early date and that the proposed road from Hoxie to Little Rock will be abandoned for few years; but it is authoritatively stated that the Pocahontas Little Rock line will be completed by January l, 1904. The r0undhouses and shops will be located at this point, and the road will run on this side of the river to Black Rock, where it will cross on the Frisco bridge. The bridge across Black river at this point, Pocahontas, is too light for engines of more than fifty five tons. Superintendent c. M. Hunt aud party of Frisco officials were i'll Pocahontas last Sunday, looking over the grounds.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
MAD DOG SCARE.

Augusta, Ark, Nov. 28.-Augusta and vicinity is greatly excited over depredations of mad dogs Some week or so since Miss Bessie Lun narrowly escaped being bitten while on the streets by a rabid dog The dog was killed just as it attacked her. A hog and chicken that the dog bit went mad and had to be killed. Last Friday MT. Wheeler, who lives just east of Augusta on the Carl Lee place, noticed his dog was acting strangely and went to fasten him up when the dog snapped his little son in the face, but only slightly abrased the skin. However, the child was taken to a doctor, who thought the injury was not dangerous. The dog made his escape, bit a number of cattle and hogs belonging to Judge Carl Lee, at tackled two negro women south of town and committed other depreda- tiOns. The town has ordered all dogs killed found upon the streets without tags.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
STONE FOR FRONT STREET

Chas. Newton has been up for sev- eral days from Russell, where he is now in the employ of E. R, Beane Their next shipment, he says, will be twenty car loads of stone to the city of Newport, recently contracted for by Aldermen Bailey and Wishon of the Street and Alley committee.
 This stone will be used for eight crossings on Front Street and street paving in front of the new depot on the same street.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
SERMON TO PYTHIANS.

The Knights of Pythias, about forty in number, attended in a body, the Sunday evening service at the Metho- dist church. Rev. J. W. Smith de- livered well prepared and eloquent address upon Pythianism, that was highly appreciated by the outside congregation as well as brother lodge men.
 Mrs. Maude Marshall rendered a very beautiful solo, large congre- gation being in attendance upon the services
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
PARTICULARS OF MURTA WRECK

Hoxie, Ark, Nov 27.--An extra freight northbound on the Iron Mountain ran into an open switch near Murta, flag station, Wednesday noon ditching eleven cars and injuring several head of stock belonging to an emigrant outfit.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
FAVOR A GAME LAW.

The farmers of Lonoke and Prairie counties are in favor of game law being passed. prohibiting any game from being shipped out of the state. It is felt that law of this kind must be passed to prevent the extermina- tion of game.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
NOTICE TO PATRONS.

M. K. Upshaw has leased the property of the Newport Laundry Company, which will be shut down for the next week for few repairs and the importation of expert labor.
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Newport weekly independent., 1902-12-05
NOTICE OF EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teach CTS at Newport on Thursday and Fri day the 18th and 18th days of Decem- Der, 1902, to ascertain the professional qualifications of all persons desiring to teach in the public schools of Jack son county.
 I D Neal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-18

FOR SALE ORIENT TANDEM.
special make, ridden less than l0e- miles:
sell less than one7third n sold az once.
Address Box FL. lProvidepce News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-18
TUBERCULOSIS
Worcester VIII Have Inspector
Who viii Report All Cases.

Worcester, Mass. Sept. 1s.-worcester
Is TO have a tuberculosis inspector Oct.
l, whose duty IL will be TO detect and re-
port to the board OF health every such
case in the city and to take steps against
danger OF contagion.
THE rapid increase OF tuberculosis in
Worcester is fast becoming a grave dam
ger" says Mayor Fletcher. THE per-
centage of deaths from this disease in
Worcester is nearly 20. in the last year
24O died OF It and IS OF diphtheria I have
had a conference with James c. Coffey,
OF the board of health.
I'VE talked the matter over in all its
details and decided II best to have APP
pointed and ready for duty the first OF
next month. All inspector for all cases
OF consumption.
The duty of such an inspector Is to
thoroughly inspect, disinfect and at the
proper time TO fumigate the rooms where
such patients are found to be living. In
addition to this. each case Is TO be re-
ported at once 10 the board Of health.
Modern cups for sputum will be pro-
vided by thee ity. They will have COW
ers. will contain powerful disinfectant
and the sputum will never be allowed to
dry, as then then comes the danger OF
l am determined TO strike out
the disease I'm Worcester as far as possi-
BILE by using all precautions and preven-
tiyes"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-18
BANK S
DOORS
CLOSED
New York State Banking Com
pany Of Syracuse Is In
Financial Straits.

Syracuse n. Y. Sept. 1s-Chief Bank
Examiner George 8. Leonard this morn
ing under direction from Superintendent
Of Banks Kilburn took charge OF the
New York State Banking company and
closed its doors.
The bank is in trouble owing 10 notes
OF the Onondaga Dynamo Co. OF this
city, which failed last week.
President r. A. Bonita said 1T Is i'm
possible for me 10 make a statement to
the public al this time. The bank has ex-
perienced large and unexpected losses
but the action OF supt. Kilburn is a sur
prise TO me-"
Examiner Leonard said he thought II
would be possible within IS hours TO is
sue a statement which would show the
banks condition. He expects TO be able
10 have another bank take up the bust
ness rather than put the bank in re-
ceivers' hands.
The last statement Of the bank. issued
on Sept. 8. showed resources s676. .7el liza
bilities ss2o. .6ss. surplus OF 10000 and un-
divided profits OF $4,000. The capital is
5000 The bank was founded In 1862.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-18
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Refined grades OF sugar Nos. s. and 10
have been advanced points.
A slight earthquake shock was felt I'm
San Francisco at 1851 o'clock this morn
ing. No damage was done.
United States Senator Thomas II. Bard's
condition this morning IL more favorable
than at any time since Monday. a dis
patch from Los Angeles says.
dispatch 10 the Central Cable com
pany announces that the Peary Arctic
expedition steamer windward was sight
ed entering the harbor at Sydney. ~ s.
az s:l5 O'Clock this morning
Much interest has been aroused In India
by the announcement that the Crown
Prince Of Germany. Frederick William. X
likely To accompany the Duke and
Duchess Of Connsught. who are 20 repre-
sent King Edward and Queen Alexandra
at the Coronation Durbar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-18
STILL ACTIVE
ReVoIutIonists Interfering With
Trains on the IsthmuS.

Washington. Sept ls-secretary Of
the Navy Moody received the following
dispatch today from Commander Nc
Lean Of the Clncinnsti:
"Colon-~Train for Panama went through
with Cincinnatfs guard Of rifemen and
rapid-fire gun. Freight train coming to-
ward Colon stopped by soldiers AT sides
Of track. continuously pointing loaded
muskets at engineer and train hands. de.
mandins opening Of locked box cars for
Inspection: conductor no key: could not.
Went 20 IND sone responsible officer; also
sent man 10 nag following passenger
train; menace removed: freight came in
with passenger train. Will vigorously
protect life. liberty; Americans and other
peaceable employees and maintain unob-
structed transit Have Instructed Ranger
assist this duty"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-18
FALLING
BOOM
KILLS TWO
Unfortunate Double Fatality at
Works Of the Hope Webbing
Company in Pawtueket.

Two men were crushed TO death beneath
the boom OF derrick, which fell this
forenoon on tho site where the mill or
the Hope webbing company is being
erected in Pawtucket.
The names OF the victims are Bartholo-
NEW Elliott. IS years of age, the superin-
tendent OF a gang Of men. and Louis
Paulus. Ss years of age. Both men were
married and residents of this city.
The accident was caused by the giving
way of the splicing OF guy rope while
the derrick was moving a great weight.
The men fed from the failing load OF sand
above their heads, but. becoming con-
boom which had been torn from its fas-
Jennings. The bodies were mangled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-18

SUES AN
EMPLOYE
Silver Spring Blsachsry Co.
Brings Action Against Its
Former Assistant Chemist.

IL Is the general rule that in disputes be-
tween corporations and former employees
the latter brings the SUITS. The Silver
Spring Bleachery & Dyeing company has
varied this, however. for II has brought
suit against Robert Macfarlane. a chem
list. whom II claims agreed on January
lst. 1902. TO work three years as assistant
chemist In Its printing department.
The company claims that after working
a few months Macfaflane broke his
agreement and refused TO do his work.
The company asserts that IL was put to
great expense In securing another chem
tst and It's business was also greatly de-
layed. Edwards a. Angel are attorneys
for the plaintiff