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The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
Stories Of John Mackay.

"Once I went to Mackay," said Sam
Davis, of Carson City, 'and said, John,
old LATE Peters died last night, and his
widoV hasn't got d-n cent left
GLOW much had we better Go for
her. Mackay asked.
"I guess we can stand $780, said
"sAll right. How'll we divide it up?
Even between us?'
"'No,' 1 said. Let's divide it in pro-
portion to our incomes. You write a
check for the $500 and Ill furnish the
postage stamp to mail it with
"'All right, said NIackay, as he sat
down to write the check, but don't you
ever let that woman know where this
money came from. I'll make out the
check to you. and you send her your
check
john, l answered, that wouldn't
fool Il sheep. Old Lady Peters knows
mighty we'll 1 ain't throwing tive-hun-
dred-dollar checks around as if they
were parlor Matches
"'Well, III tell you what Ill do said
Mackay, with chucllle, I II pretend
that old Crooks sent the money, and
when the blankety blank, old skintlint
gets the letter of thanks the womam'll
write him he'll drop dead with sur
prise
Crooks was one of Mackay's part
ners, and was even more noted for
his stinginess than Mackay for his
generosity.
Anyway, took Mackay's check and
sent it to old lady Peters. And I told
her that the money came from John
NIackay. The next morning l was
walking down the street in Carson City
when saw old John standing on the
sidewalk in front of his Office. He was
holding sheet of paper in his hand
and tears were running down his
cheeks.
"'Here, Sam,' he called to ME, you
blankety' blank old blabber, you went
and blabbed to old lady Peters, gol
blame you. And she's written me a
letter that makes me cry, gol hang it
and l don't like to cry. Here, you
stufiing the letter into my hand-.read
this letter and cry yourself
II read the letter, and then l cried
John Mackay grabbed it away from mt
and Went into his office.
"A man Mackay had known Slightly
Went wrong. He was charged will
embezzling $3.50. Mackay saw the
news in the morning papers, and rush
ed straight up to the mans house
Only the embezzler's wife was at home
and she was in Mysteries.
| Now, here, Mrs. Jenkins sale
Mackay, don't you believe a blamed
word you see in these newspapers
don't you take bit of stock in it.
know your husband mighty well, AMI
Ill take an oath he never stole cent
Amt that kind of man. But he is
the most Ornery, careless cuss l ever
knew in my life. If there's 81 900 miss.
ing, why, III bet that miserable, care
less husband of yours has left thu
money sticking around in the pocket o.
some of his old clothes. Go upstair!
and look, Mrs. Jenkins. I'm bettin.
| vo,,'l1 find tho coc1, coooxrhoro,
1.-THE poor woman went upstairs ant
made search through her husband
old clothes. OF course, she didn't fin,
anything. Downstairs she came, wher
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

The first volume of "A History of
Ireland" price ten shillings, by Rev.
e. a. Dalton, of Belcarra, Castelar,,
Ireland, is being published by Messrs.
Sealy, Buyers u Walker, of Dublin. 1t
contains more than 500 pages and be-
gins with the earliest inhabitants of
Ireland and ends with the Reforma-
tion in that country.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Says Lord Charles Beresford, the
British vice-admiral: "As Il British
subject do not want to see an acre
more added to the British Empire, as
our imperial responsibilities are enor-
mously in excess of our organization
for defence"
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

In Boston the birth rate among peo-
pie of foreign parentage is 80 per 1000;
among people of native parentage it Is
only 8 per 1000. In New York the
corresponding figures are 42.5 and II.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
Gabriel in the Belfry.

| The Rev. George \. Cox. n reyiyolist
OF some note i'll northern Indiana and
southern Michigan, resorted to an nm
usual eXpedient last week to turn Sin
ners from their evil ways, says the
Minneapolis Times.
He had been preaching night after
night to Il village congregation, but had
utterly failed to awaken interest. The
usual special prayers for the CONVEX
sion Of sinners had been offered and
meetings FOR women only" had been
held, but nothing seemed able to bring
the sinners to the anxious seat.
One night he secreted Il negro boy in
the belfry of the little church. The lad
was provided With Il large horn, and at
a certain juncture in the minister's
closing prayer he was to blow it with
all his might
The sermon that evening was from
the text, Many are called, but few
are chosen" and Mr.. Cox elouuently
dwelt upon the delights of the saved
anu the sut1erings OF the lost. Then
he llnelt i'll prayer and begged the Lord
to hasten the Gay Of his coming and to
turn the hearts Of the wicked toward
Him before it was forever too late.
Gabriel, come blow thy trumpet"
he shouted. Come and sound thy
mighty warming OF approaching woe to
a stitt-necked people,"
This was the signal for the negro boy
in the belfry, and he sounded blast
after: blast i'll answer to the minister's
prayer.
There was IL commotion in the con-
gregation. Many pious men and wom-
ell fell ON their knees and began to
pray. Sinners sat with blanched
faces and trembling forms expecting
every moment the world to come to
an end.
"Ah, brethren" exclaimed the minis
ter, 'Our petitions are at last answered.
Down upon your knees, brethren, that
you may receive the Lord in contrite-
ness of heart and humility of spirit, for
this is surely the day of the resurrec-
tiOn.'
So well had the program been car
ried out that saints and sinners alike
dropped on their knees, and hundred
voices were raised in supplication for
forgiveness, many of the Oldest and
most hardened sinners in the village
praying Justify for mercy. n call for
penitents was followed by rush to
the mourners' bench, and by hallelu-
jahs from members who saw their
sons and daughters taking the first
steps toward better life.
After quiet had been restored, and
while the congregation sat in breath
less silence for something supernatural
to happen, Mr.. Cox called the negro
down from the belfry, and the lad
4 >eiAAS WV AiS AloAlI III llttIlU. anu IL DI(0u
grin upon his face. AS he came down
through the little scuttle hole in the
ceiling and dropped to the floor, Mr.,
Cox pointed him out as the suppose,
Gabriel, and then began to shame the
sinners for the cowardice they had dis
played.
IF thus you are frightened at the
horn Of Gabriel said the minister.
) "what will you do when you come to
stand before the judgment seat of the
God whose mercies you have tramplcl
!; upon, and whose grace you have SO
long abused? Shame upon you. Come
to God, confess the evil of your lives.
) and ask forgiveness before Gabriel's
trumpet shall sound in reality for
, you.''
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Reynolds's Newspaper calls England
a nation of gamblers and quotes Null
hall, the eminent statistician, to the
effect that during the last hundred
years no less sum than $4,000, O0OO 900
has been won and lost OH the turf and
at the card tables.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

The Duluth News Tribune is full of
enterprise under the present manage
ment. The Sunday edition is now sent
by special train to the towns along the
iron range, and the people in the
mining regions no longer wait till
Monday for the news of the world
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

1t is said that Venezuela has had
1O4 civil wars in seventy years. 1t
is about time for the Latin people to
discontinue quarreling among them
selves and unite against the invaders
from Europe.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Rudyard Kipling. the poet of i'm
perialism, is again heard from. His
muse is indignant at the alliance be-
tween Germany and England, and his
latest poetical effort will not be appre-
ciated at Berlin.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

DIR. Lorenz, the bloodless surgeon
of Vienna, says that the American
women are the loveliest in the world,
but that the American men are in
significant looking. He did not visit
the Northwest where he would see
splendid specimens of manhood.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

The London Times says that the late
DIR. Joseph Parker, the noted English
divine, was Il money grabber all his
life. 1t may say the same of Bal
lington Booth when he passes away.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

And now Alaska comes to the front
with anthracite coal deposits. Keep
your eye on Alaska if you are inter-
ested in the growth of new countries,
says. the Minneapolis Journal. Yes.
and keep your eye on John Hay or he
will give the coal fields to his dear
Mother Country" if she claims they
belong to her.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

The Minneapolis Times, which is
edited by self conceited .Anglo-SaXon
eans Marconi of wireless telegraphy"
fame an Anglo-Italian. Where does
tabe .as1Anglo" come in? Marconi was
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Says The Chicago KecOrl-lIcrald:
Uncle Sam has millions for the up
holding of the Monroe doctrine, but
not one cent for paying other peoples
debts.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

The Mad Mullah of Solnnliland is
said to have been aSS:lSslmted while
he was praying. He should have
watched as we'll as prayed while the
English We're around
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Maryland is represented in Statuary
Hall at the National Capitol by Il
statue of Charles Carroll, of Carroll
ton, the last surviving signer of the
Declarat ton of Independence.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Henri Watterson does not think
much of the Monroe Doctrine and
wants it abandoned OF modified to
meet altered conditions And yet
Henri calls himself a Democrat.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Without tinkering with either the
tariff or the trusts, Congress adjourned
last Saturday until Monday, Jan. s,
1903.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

born in Italy and is the offspring of an
Italian father and an Irish mother. If
of hyphenated pedigree at all, he is a
Celto- Italian.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

President j. j. Hill Of the Great
Northern candidly admits that he is
not opposed to the shipsubsidy. Mel
Their is Mark Hanna.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

The Chicago Tribune of last Sunday
Of the new archbishop from Buffalo.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Il went to Mackay to get check for
a poor widow. 1t was not long after
his experience with Old Mrs. Peters
and her letter of thanks
"'Sam,' he said, Tn going to fine
you for blabbing OH me to Mrs. Peters.
I'll fine you 5000, and a check for $500
is the best you cam have for this other
woman. And il you let her know
where the money comes from don't you
ever dare to ask me for another cent.
for you won't get it,
II agreed not to give him away, and
accordingly 1 had his check cashed
and took the roll of bills down and
personally handed it to the widow.
"'Where did this money come FROM
Mr.. Davis:' she asked.
"'Oh,' l answered carelessly, "A
bunch of your friends here in Carson
made up ii little purse for YOU
"'Well,' she said, looking at me earn
estly for a minute. you go back and
tell Mr.. Alackay that l shall thank
him to my dying day
'Once when the press in the Carson
City Appeal had just started to run he
came rushing in and called 10 me in
an excited tone of voice:
SAM he said, stop the press,
Stop the press!'
"What's the matter, John?' 1 asked
in alarm.
"'Why, old man Crooks'-I have ex,
planned that Crooks was one of his
partners, famous for his stinginess-
old man Crooks has just presented a
peck Of apples to the orphans home,
and he'll be broken-hearted if you don't
have a column and half about it in
the paper this afternoon'
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
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Senator Teller says that Cuba eX-
ports more in proportion to population
than any other country in the world.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
CROP REPORT BULLETIN.

Very high temperatures, with an almost entire absence of precipitation prevailed during the week ending June Is. While crops apparently have not been seriously injured they are beginning to feel the effects of the droughty conditions and rain is badly needed in some localities, especially throughout the northwest section, where wells are drying up and stock water is becoming scarce. Cotton is clean, we'll cultivated and continues to make good growth; it is beginning to bloom in some few localities. Corn has suffered to some extent from the hot dry weather which has caused it to wilt and turn yellow; the late planted is being laid by. Wheat har- vesting has progressed rapidly during the week; the yield is not uniform, some sections reporting an average crop, while in others the yield is from poor to fair. Oat harvesting contin- ues with generally light yield. Gar den truck is suffering from lack of moisture. The prospects for fruit are not uniformly good; peaches are dry ing up and dropping in some To- ealities; apples continue to drop and the prospects for full crop are not promising.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
IRBY-TAYLOR.
MT. George R. Irby Married To Miss Lucy A. Taylor Wednesday Morn ing At Home of Brides Brother Take Noon Train For Trip
 To Hot Springs.

A very pretty home wedding was that of Mir. George R. Irby and Miss Lucy A. Taylor at the home of the brides brother, MT J. o. Taylor at the corner of Elm and Second streets, Wednesday morning. The popularity enjoyed by the contracting parties among Newport's best people has made the event one of interest to so ciety, but the solemnizing of the rite was witnessed by only the immediate relatives and few invited friends.
 The parlor was tastily decorated in roses, lilies and sweet peas. At ten o'clock to the sweet rendering of Mendlessohn's march by Miss Clara Johnson, the bride entered the parlor from the hallway upon the arm of her brother MT. J. o. Taylor, meeting the groom accompanied by Miss Leila Moore of Memphis. Rev. J. w. Smith said the ceremony, which was very impressive.
 After the bride and groom had re- ceived the congratulations and good wishes of all present, the party re- paired to the dining room, where a dainty and elegant eleven o'clock lunch was enjoyed.
 MT. and Mrs. Irby left on the noon train for Hot Springs, where they will spend week before returning to Newport, which they will continue to make their home. A number of friends were at the depot to bid them goodbye and incidentally to see that they were we'll showered with rice and that an old shoe attached to their trunks might bear with them good luck and pleasure.
 The friends of the contracting par ties remembered them with a num- Der of beautiful presents and all join in best wishes for their future happi- ness.
 The bride wore a andsome travel, ing suit of blue enuemine trimmed with white medallions, while the groom was dressed in conventional black.
 Those present at the wedding were Messrs. and Mesdames J. w. Smith, | J. s. Wilmans, J. M. Hobgood, Mes danes o. w. Scarborough, w. A. L. 0. Boswell, Misses Leila Moore, Clara Johnson, Mary | Laird and Messrs. J. E. Wilmans, J. w. Coffman, R. M. Laird and E. L. Boyce.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
SURVEYS FOR EXTENSION.

Speaking of the Missouri Pacific ex- tensions, the Springfield Record says;
 About six hundred men are now at work on the new road and the sur veyors are in Fancy county pushing their part of the work with all speed to keep ahead of the construction gangs.
 What the route of the line from Fancy county will be cannot be known for the red line on the map referred to is direct line to Carthage rom Batesville; and it is not likely that 1t was intended as an accurate descrlp- ton of the course for the reason that it does not accurately describe that part of the road which is already com pleted in Arkansas and on which trains are now running.
 The map seems to indicate that tne new road will probably hit Aurora on it's way to Carthage and from the the former point pass between the Frisco and the old Memphis lines.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
A RED LETTER NIGHT.
WELDON, ARK, JUNE 16, 1902.


 MIR. EDIToR:-
 The most delightful social function ever gotten up in Jackson county, was the ice cream lawn supper Friday evening June 13, an entertainment given by Mir. and Mrs. Harry D. Her ring at their ideal home on the Fer Till farm near Pickett Lake.
 For the occasion the night was per- feet. The gentle breeze was silky and balmy. The friendly moon from her meridian height shown brightly down upon a soft rich carpet of grass be- heath towering, sturdy grand old oaks like protecting sentinels.
 This scene will be life remem- brance with everyone present. It was on historic ground, what has long been known as 'tthe old Picket farm, :" long deep narrow body of water fringed with tangled undergrowth, and overshadowed by giant cypress trees. Recalling the lakes of Swift zerland, curved and slender as the new moon and made familiar to us by tourists among the Alps, so often de- scribed by German, English, Italian and French poets, and recently re- ferred to in gems of expression and enthusiasm by Alice De Vilbiss, the literary enchaLtress of Harrison, and painter of the future of Arkansas.
 It was an up-to- date ice cream sup per, representative of the intelligence, refinement and wealth of Weldon and vicinity.
 There were present to mention tn e young ladies first, for iu all lands they are first. For without them there is no church, no ball, no party, no so- sciety- they are society from Well don: The Misses Kellie, Ethyl and Hal lie Tankersley, Bertha Jennings, Mae Glover, Lula Gillian, Laura Johnson,
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
promising

F. c. Smith ct al, trustees of Mis- sionary Baptist Church to w. B. Chastain, lots and 6, block "H" Chastain's addition to Newport, $1.O0.
 State of Arkansas to William D. Hodges, 32.77 acres 28-11-3, $16.
 Jos. M. Stayton, trustee to Nathan Graham, trustee, 40 acres 22-13-2, $575.
 Junius R. Cox and wife to Wm. c. McLain, lots 1 and 2, block B, town of Diaz, $S4.S4.
 Laura 0. Ewing to Union Compress Company, lots 1, 2, 8, i and 5, block 31 Daugherty's addition to Newport, 5000.
 Isaac N. Greenhaw and wife to John Greenhaw, IA interest in 160 acres 21-12-2, $500.
 Pond 6 Decker Mig. Co. to q. Elp S9. .94 acres 31-11-1, $130.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

R. Dorsey Wilmans, Newport and Cornelia Phillips, Newport.
 Floyd Thomas, Rufus and Eva Gray, Rufus.
 G. w Clark, Newport and Nettie Moody, Newport.
 George Dodson, Elmo and Florence Fletcher, Elmo.
 George l.. Dameron, Newport and Novella Vaulner, Newport.
 M. c. Bedlock, Bradford and Mattie Ritter, Bradford.
 William Clingham, Newport and Jennie Wiggs, Newport
 Afford J Cheatham, Potosl, Mo. and Loula 0. Christian, Little Rock.
 Geo. R. Irby, Newport and Lucy A. Taylor, Newport.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
TWO PLEAD GUILTY.

The trial of the fifteen negro crap shooters arrested by Sheriff Randy Monday night began before Justice J. J. Martin Wednesday morning. George Willis and J. S. White entered a plea of guilty to gaming and were fined S1O each and costs.
 A third negro was given trial by jury but a conviction could not be se- cured and he was released. The court then took a recess until two o'clock in the afternoon.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
CONVENTION DEADLOCK
CONTINUES,

Wynne, June 17.-The deadlock in the congressional convention contin- ues with no immediate prospects of being broken. A fraction of the del- egates of Woodruff county went to Parrish this morning making the vote stand: Macon, 32 2-5; Parrish, 23 35; Taylor 16 Later in the day three- fifths of one vote of Woodruff went back to Macon. The convention took a recess tonight until g o'clock to- morrow morning after the 525th bal lot. An effort will be made tomor- row to move the convention to Jones' boro or Paragould. The convention is goodhumored but determined and the friends of each candidate are standing firm. At present the final outcome is no nearer intelligent prophecy than when the first ballot was taken.
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
SHAVE FACTORY BURNED.

Camden, Ark, June 17.-The Eaell stave factory located one mile south of this place, caught fire Monday af- ternoon about 5:3O o'clock and at this hour, 6:45, is almost consumed. The fire caught in the dry kiln and afterward the mill caught. The loss will amount to at least s15,OOO or s2O, ,O0O and was not insured.