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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22
EIGHTH STREET WIDENING.
Board of Works Wants Authority tc
Open Thoroughfare to Traffic.

Open Thorougn1are TO IraInc.
The Board of Public Works yesterday
recommended to the Board of Supervisors
that Eighth street, from Sixteenth to
Denison, be opened and widened. The
nresent width of Eighth street is S2:6 feet
and the Board of Works desires authority
to proceed with the work of making the
street 100 feet wide. The following com
munication on the subject, together with
a map outlining the scheme to be fol-
lowed, was sent to the Supervisors:
The developments incident to the concentra-
.io, of traffic on Sixteenth street will neces-
s,.+a the opening and widening of Eighth
street from sixteenth to Division
.bis hoard he authorized to take the necessary
steps to accomplish the extension and widening
OF this street.
~ cl,++inp through of two blocks bounded by
Carolina and Rhode Island streets
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22
ASSESSORS VALUATION.

Inasmuch as the valuation of the Assessor,
if this is a county, is subject to equalization
by the State Board. there is some foundation,
under the decisions of our Supreme Court. as
to the nature Of the city and county OF san
Francisco for the contention that the valuation
as fixed by the State Board of Equalization
must be accepted by the city and county OF
San Francisco for all purposes. 1 do not my
self hold to this theory. / believe that IL Is
possible to entirely disassoclate the Valua-
ton as fixed by the Assessor and the Board
of Supervisors for municipal purposes from
that which is eventually fixed by the state
Board of Equalization for State purposes. IL
may be the ultimate conclusion of our courts
that we have power within our charter to
adont an assessment made by a cednty ofhcer
as the basis for a municipal tx levy.
I give little weight to the language that Is
found in the decision of the Supreme Court
(RaldNin VS. Ellis IS Cal 495) upholding the
Contention that there can be but one valua-
tion of the property within the state Inc
facts there presented do not raise that ques-
tion as to separate and different valuation
within a municipality for municipal purposes
and the language of the commissioner Is so
general and loose as to be of little authority.
II is a matter of common knowledge that IN
many of the cities in this State there is one
valuation fixed for municipal purposes ana
another valuation hxed by the County Asses
sor for county and State purposes. The the
orv of our constitution is that the muhicl-
naIity shall be independent OF the state SO
far as purely local revenues are concerneu.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22
Interegted in Framed Pictures?

II so. look through our Framed Picture
r1ena rtuncnt and see how beautiful and
affractive the new pictures are and at
sllcii moderate prices. Sanborn, Vail e
Co. 7sl Market street
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22

DIR CHARLES FLESH FOOD is positively
the only preparation known to medical science
thar will round out hollows in the neck and
produce firm healthy flesh on thin cheeks.
arms and hands.
FOE DEVELOPING THE BUST
Or breasts shrunken from nursing 1t has the
bighest Endorsement of physicians. Two boxes
are often sufficient to make the bust firm,
large and beautiful.
S0I n by THE EMPORIUM AND OTHER
rE0ARTMF.NT STORES AND DRUGGISTS
Regular price. s1,oO bog, but to all who
take advantage of this SPECIAL OFFER and
in plain wrapper
EE-A sample box and our book,
r X LID ''ART OF MASSAGE fully illus
trated will be sent free to any lady sending
10 cents to pay for cost OF mailing. Address
DIR. CHARLES CO.. 10 Park Plscs. New Ysrk.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22
RRANDENsTEIN REPLIES.

Replying to the Mayors statement
Brandenstein said that the vetoes of the
Mavor did not affect the action of the
Health Board and Board of Works in
raising salaries. The two boards, he con-
tinued. had used moneys specifically ap-
propriated for new positions and for 9TH
er purposes for the sole purposes of in
creasing salaries, to which the committee
had taken exception.
Tha resolution authorizing the Hassell
Audit Company to complete the expert
ing of the books in the County Clerks Of
flee and appropriating $25OO out Of the ur-
gent necessity fund for the purpose was
finally passed.
Grades were ordered changed on Mason
ic and fremont avenues and on Java
street.
The report of the Board Of Works that
r I.antry & Sons are conducting blasting
operatfons in the Potrero in a manner
dangerous to life and property and re-
ouesting that the firm be cited to show
cause why it's permit should not be re-
scinded was referred to the Street Com
mittee.
The petition Of the North Side Athletic
Club for special permission to give one
professional boxing exhibition during
each of the months Of October, November
and December 1908, was referred to the
Police Committee.
Ordinances were passed to print provid-
ing for the acceptance of Cough street,
between Golden Gate avenue and Turk
street, and of Waller street, between De-
visadero and Broderick streets.
The Olympic Club was granted permit
to give an amateur boxing tournament at
its clubrooms on Thursday evening, Sep
tember "A.
The ordinance designed to suppress
housekeeping machines operating by com
pressed air on the public streets was
made a special order for next Monday
The demands of NJ. ]. McGrath and J..
F. Collins. aggregating Ss72 O5, for SER
vices as deputy Justices clerks during
April, May, June, July and August, 1903,
were ordered paid.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22
ADVERTISEMENTS
DR.. CHARLES FLESH FOOD
For the Form and Complexion.

Has been success
fully used by lead
ing actresses, sing
ers and women of
fashion for more
than 25 years.
Wherever applied
1t is Instantly alb
sorbed through the
pores of the skin,
and its wonderful
nutrition feeds the
wasting tissues.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22
REMOVING
PIMPLES

AS II by magic. one
application often
showing a remark
ahlA imnroYement
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-22
SALARIES ARE JUGGLED.

Your committee further reports that its in
vestigation developed the fact that certain
salaries that were set aside for additional
employees of the Health Department. upon the
Recommendation of that department at the
time Of the consideration of the budget, had
not been devoted to that purpose by the Board
of Health but had been applied by IL to the
payment Of the increased salaries before men
toned
Your committee regrets that this board has
NOT the power to repeal the acts of these two
dep irtments. which are in defiance Of the rec
concentrations of the budget and that this
hoard should be confined to a recommendation
and request to those departments to rescnd
their action and abide by the provisions of
tbe budget and to make such increases and
only such increases in salaries and wages as
arr ApeciicalIy authorized and provided for in
the budget.
Mayor Schmitz expressed his pleasure
at the presentation of the report, and said
that he was sorry the Supervisors were
not of the same opinion when he had by
veto reduced the appropriation of the two
boards named, which, however, the board
had oyerruled.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
EXTENSION COMPLETED
 NEARLY TO BUFFALO.

Track laying on the White river road is completed up to the mouth of Barren creek, five miles below Buffa- To, where the work is temporarily de- layed for the completion of the bridge there, which is only matter of very few days. With favorable weather for work, the rails will be laid to Buff alo by the 20th. The whistle of the locomotive has already been heard there, which has awakened the inhabi- tants to realization of the importance of that point and the preliminary arr engagements are underway for the or ganization of a company to build a steel bridge across the river there, which is almost necessity for the town, and which will greatly enhance it's growth and importance as ship ping point. Yellville Echo.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
COURT RESERVED DECISION.

Upon the conclusion of the hearing of the appeal case from Judge J. M. Jones' court, contesting the order granted to revoke the prohibition de- cree of 1901, affecting the Newport and Jacksonport districts, Judge Fulkerson took an adjournment of court until July 3, 1903, reserving his decision until that date.
 The court promised however to write the attorneys in the case several days beforehand, that they might be prepared for the decision awaiting them.
 Licenses for the year were granted the saloons of Newport by the county court and city council, but the latter body made their fee payable quarter ly, which would make July first the date of a third payment and the state license also falls due upon that date.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
LIFE'S PATHWAY.


 Our surest prospect in life is death. Mans riches are to be estimated rath- CT by the fewness of his wants, than the greatness of his possessions. When you fret and fume at the petty ills of life remember that the wheels which go round without creaking last the longest.
 Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. No great characters are formed in this world without suffering and self de- nial. We attract hearts by the quan- titles we display; we retain them by the qualities we possess. Kind words are the brightest flowers of eartb's s existence; they make a very paradise of the humblest home that the world can show. He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. The thought of helpless old age gives ali of us moments of anxiety. The worlds marching orders are: son to the graye," but watch your track and dodge the stumps. The. last day lies hid; therefore watch every day. Marshall Mo- Citizen.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
BOTTOM LAND UNDER WATER
Cotton and Corn Submerged by White River In Bottoms Above Newport
 Outlook Threatening.


 The danger threatened by rising river has been partially realized in the overfiowing of considerable bot tom land above Newport, and the flood tide has not yet been reached, though telegraphic reports from Bates vile state that White river had reach ed a stand there at four o'clock Satur- day morning. But this section has also Black river to reckon with and though the worst fromssW White will soon be passed, wc7d has been received from Black Rock of big rise coming down Black river from the head waters and tributaries.
 The guage register at Newport Sat- urday morning was 20.3 feet, and at Jacksonport p feet and still rising at both points. The river is running across what is known as Mason's bend below Jacksonport and the Dean farm opposite this city is practically under water. The Norris farm west of the Choctaw tracks is nearly all under water and the Kinman lands opposite the mouth of Black are partially sub merged. Much of this land has been planted in corn and unless the rise soon ends large areas of planted cot ton will be also destroyed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
CLOSING AGREEMENT
 REMAINS IN FORGE.
y respectfully,
 JEFF DAVIS.

At meeting of the Clerks Pro- tective Association Thursday evening at the city hall, which was we'll at- tended, for the clerks are deeply in- terested in maintaining the present closing hours, the agreement of all the merchants, with one exception w. B. Chastain, to close regardless of his action, was reported by the com mittee named for that work.
 The clerks propose to see that their employers are not losers through this agreement and intend to bring what ever influence they can to get the people of Newport to trade with those merchants, who would allow them shorter hours during the dull hot weather season.
 A committee for such a campaign was appointed and by vote of the as- sociation the editors of the city papers were made honorary members of the <rgan' -ation.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Miss Hattie Bernstein returned Monday night from very delightful visit of several months with relatives and friends in St. Louis and is receiv- ing the congratulations and good wishes of Newport friends upon her engagement to Mr. Max Weisl of St. Louis, which was formally announced at very elegant and elaborate dim ner Sunday evening at the home of the prospective groom's parents.
 Mir. Weisl is expected here the lat ter part of June on a visit, the we'd ding having been announced for some time in August MT. Weisl is not un- known to our people, who favorably impressed upon first acquaintance, now hold even better opinion of him, through the conquest he has made in the winning of very Iowa. bic and charming young lady.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL.

At meeting of the members of t5e city council Monday evening very little business was accomplished other than of routine character. The resignation of W. R. Thompson was received as member of the board of health and c. E. Crook appointed by the mayor to fill the vacancy.
 The bids for the city printing Were opened and read, the city reqbrder being instructed to notify E. c. Water man that he must file mord com plete bid.
 A kick registered in regard Nto de- fective sidewalks was referred 70 the street and alley committee.
 A resolution offered by w.. K. Thompson was carried, instructiqg the city treasurer to make request of. Auditor Monroe for $500 due the city.
 The report of the auditing com mittee was received and those of mayor, marshal and recorder were referred to that committee.
 The report of the board of health wasreceived and ordered filed relative to the recent outbreak of smallpox. The communication states that Jim Rivers, a negro, living on Elm street, between First and Second streets, suf fering from smallpox, was quaran- tined on May 7th. On the same date, Mack Roberson, negro, living at 136 Harland Row was also found to have smallpox, but the quar- ntine declared has been raised, all danger being past. Both of the above cases were found by the board to have been contracted in Jonesboro. The board luther ex pressed confidence that the outbreak of this disease has been completely suppressed, as the period of contagion in the two eases is safely passed.
 The council adjourned to meet at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, when some further steps will be considered toward the paving of Front street.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
BOLD RdBBER
 RELIEVES BARTENDER
Saloon Till Robbed Thursday Night At Jonesboro By Unknown Bandit Who Covered Frightened Bar
 tender With Six Shooter.


 Jonesboro, May 15. Bynum Link and Higginbotham's saloon was the scene of a bold hold up last night about Il o'clock.
 A rough looking fellow wearing a soft hat and pair of corduroy trous- CTS entered the saloon where Will Link was on watch and was all alone. The visitor asked for glass of beer and Link turned to wait on him when the customer flashed a big six shooter and demanded what money there was in the cash drawer, which was about SSO.
 It was immediately given to him.
 He then relieved Link of his $50 gold watch, his watch chain and $20O diamond shirt stud. Pushing him to the back door at the end of his pistol, he ordered him to turn his back. The thief then made his escape.
 The police were immediately noti- fled, but can find no trace of the rob- Der. It is reported here today that the same man, or one suiting his de- scription, held up three or four men on the depot platform at Hoxie yes terday evening while waiting for the train.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
MARRIED IN ST. LOUIS.

s. Heinemann, the proprietor of the Leader" who came here recently from Donaldsonville, Louisiana, left here Saturday night for St. Louis and on Sunday at high noon was married to Miss Thekla Sostheim of Westpha- lia, Germany at the home of the groom's cousin, M. Steiner on Broad way by Rabbi Spitz.
 A very elegant dinner in honor of the newly wed was served at two o'clock at the residence of Mir. Stei- ner and that evening, the happy couple left for their new home, reach ing here next morning.
 They expect to go to housekeeping soon land we extend congratulations, with the hope that their home may ever be q happy one. MT. Heinemann met his betrothed on visit to his old home in Germany last summer.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES.


 The auditorium of the Christian church was crowded to it's capacity Sunday evening at the baccalaureate services for the graduating class of the Newport Public School, who oc- cupied seats immediately in front of the pulpit, together with teachers and members of the board of education.
 Several beautiful and inspiring pieces of special music were rendered, including solos by Miss Hester Phil lips, Mrs. c. E. Crook and Mrs. G. A. Hillhouse, also an anthem by Mes danes Maude Marshall, E. D. Bracy, R. w. Randy and VanPelt and Messrs. c. E. Crook, w. 0. Wharton and c. c. Cline.
 Rev. T. c. Mahan gave scriptural reading and Rev. J. w. Smith de- livered fervent prayer.
 The sermon by Rev. 0. c. Cline was replete in practical advise. Plain in his methods of presentation, seeking power in the strength of simplicity and honest argument, rather than to stimulate passing interest by word paintings and rhetorical effects, the speaker adopted for his subject and maintained for his theme throughout, the motto of the class Life lies be- fore us.o
 Introducing his subject by compli- mentary reference to the good sense of the class in choosing for motto words so full of meaning, the speaker divided for separate treatment the word life, along the lines of the phy- sical, the social and the spiritual life. In the first named, his exhortation was to work, that nothing was de- serving to those who had not indus try Neither must their efforts be misguided to be successful and as the Latins had so fittingly expressed the truth ssto labor is to prayn he com mended to them such rule of con duct that in passing from the guid ance of teachers, they should consult in prayer the ruler of the universe.
 In the social life, for henceforth their study should be rather of men than of books, he urged upon bis young hearers that they deal justly ir all relations with their fellowmen and bear in mercy the injustice of others i To epitomize. let them observe in all their social relations, the golden rule
 The speaker closed his impressive discourse with treatment of the spiritual life which lay before them stamping upon their minds the inn portance of being ever guardful of the the welfare of the soul, concluding with an eloquent tribute to the Bible as guide in every perplexity of life that had withstood the tests of ages and criticisms of men.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
GOVERNOR PUSHES fun chorus
 HIS 6oMMPPss'ssYoN. 65io.SIiES MPPss'ssYoN


 The new stat 'apitol commission sent delegation to call upon Gov Davis Thursday to find out his inten tions with regard to what has become known as the governors commis sion.''
 The governors answer was not def mite, except as to the fact that he in tended to push the claims of his com mission in the courts. Hesaid that he did not know when such action would be taken, but that it would come when he was ready. The governor intimat ed that the legal proceedings would begin first in the state treasurer's of fee, in an attempt to prevent the treasurer from paying the warrants of the legislature's commission. The visitors then informed the governor that they had already drawn warrants on the state treasurer in the hope that proceedings would begin to test the commissions authority, but no pro- ceedings had been instituted.
 The governor was courteous to the members of the commission through the interview. The committee was composed of Messrs. McFarlane, Mat thews and Alexander.
 The bonds of the governors com mission have not been approved.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
WHITE RIVERS RAPID RISE.

White River, swollen by the recent rains, which have been very heavy throughout the mountain section of Northern Arkansas, made phenom- enal rise of over four feet Thursday night. The gpcFarland It regis tered 16.4 far -.~ apI- Jack FOREMAN PRovIn rssorntos <.
 Paul IIRRR f isffsgo af.sH Joy...al4 4snu feet, much of the low bottom land would be placed under water and the planted crops of those sections ruin ed, for an overflow at this season is not to be compared with those of March, when little damage is done.
 Black river is reported clear at Hl- gin and shows no signs of rains upon the headwaters. Without luther rains, conservative river men say there is little danger.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
COMPROMISE PROPOSED
 BY OIL COMPANY.

Dr. Johannes Von Elderen of Jack sonville, Fla, who is suing the Waters Pierce Oil Company and others f ' $5O,o0O for injuries sustained in Il Hot Springs Turf Exchange explosi, of December 24, the case having re-' suited in mistrial in federal court last week, told DemocraC reporter. Friday that his attorneys are array ing to compromise the case for 900, which he will accept , aa. attorneys half ofit. esSYH east to get cork kzaGn
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
TO BE MARRIED WEDNESDAY.
Mondays Daily.)

Miss Nettie Elkins came up from Little Rock Monday to visit her cous- in, Miss Mary Johnson until Tuesday, when they leave for Cushman, there to attend the wedding of Miss Jeffie Johnson to Dr. A. A. Evans.
 The prospective groom is said to be a young gentleman of promising flu ture and this young lady he has won is refined and popular. Congratula tons to such lucky groom are cer- tainly ill order.
 Miss Mary Johnson and Miss Elkins will spend the week on visit to reIa- tives, after which the former will re- turn to her position at Wilmans Bros.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
SCHOOL BOARD
 ACCEPTS PRESCRIPTIONS


 The resignations of Professor A. Woods and wife as superintendent and teacher respectively in the New port Public School, were on Monday morning rendered the board of di- rectors at call meeting held at the office of Gustave Jones and accepted by unanimous vote of the members.
 Mrs. Ella Box was elected to suc- ceed Prof. Woods as superintendent and teacher of the higher grades, Prof. John D. Neal, having agreed to complete the work of Mrs. Box's grades. Miss Pearl Martin was elected to the vacancy created by Mrs. Woods resignation.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
HOSPHATE MAY
 BE QUARANTINED.

It is reported that there are one or two cases of smallpox at Phosphate, and citizens of Cushman are urging that the Phosphate community be quarantined. Drs. Case and Lawrence of the county board of health went up there Thursday morning to investi- gate the matter and take such steps as the situation may require. Bates vile Bee.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
WINoNA CITIZENS
RAISE PURSE.

The citizens of Winona, Miss, have interested themselves to a considera bic extent in the case of Miss Hadley, the Indianapolis young woman who refused to make up Booker T. Wash
 ington's bed while employed as a chambermaid at a hotel. They have raised large purse, which vii be forwarded to her at very yearly date z