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Newport daily independent., 1903-04-07
AN OLD-FASHIONED MOTHER.
A Much-LOved Familiar Figure That WILL Abide in History
 Forever.

Where is the old-fashioned mother who, with her innumerable duties. found time to devote to her children: who felt that they were intrusted to her for brief time only; that they. Tn turn, were to be history-makers and that she was responsible for their early training; who was mother. sister. friend? Thus walls Jeremiah of the press, bemoaning the substitution of hired nurses for maternal care and attention, and continues: "Whence will come the strong men and women of our nation if the mothers are to fritter away the futures of their chil- dren at clubs and bridge whist and so- cial aspirations? The queen-mother has abdicated the mightiest throne in the world, that of the nursery, for a kingdom for other than that where righteousness rules"
 To the old-fashioned mother the mighty manhood of America doffs it's hat. For the oldfashioned mother is still with us, and to stay. declares Rob ert Webster Jones in the Housekeeper. Modern science has brought many i'm provements that would make our an- cestors stare could they return to earth, but one familiar figure they would still find here; that of the old fashioned mother. For she cannot be improved upon. Before the mighty mystery of motherhood man stands hushed in awe; this silken cord of sis terhood that binds the mothers of to- day to those of all the ages. What has been the mightiest power since the world began? The mothers infu- ence. And is it likely that at this late hour the queens of America would willingly relinquish the ieweled seep- ter for a torch wherewith to chase the will-o'-the-wisp of social delights?
 But there are no fashions in mother hood, so why speak of the old-fash- toned motherhood? The dictators of women's wardrobes who send forth their royal commands from season to season issue no such bulletins of ad- vance stylesa these: "The correct thing for mothers this winter is to be seen frequently with their children in pub lie. The latest fashionable fad is for mothers to kiss their children on bid- ding them goodnight" Or: "The new est wrinkle indulged in by fashionable mothers is telling them stories on Sun day afternoons, gathered together about the fireside. Even ultra-fashion- able mothers now permit their chil- dren to chamber upon their laps" No, the duties and the privileges of moth erhood are dependent upon neither time nor the whims of fashion. Moth CTS faithless to their sacred trust there may be, but how happily few they are in comparison with the millions of mo- ble mothers who to-day share the mag niicent honor of training up the com ing generation of American men and women.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-07
THE OLD FIDDLER.

Guess I must ben asleep some-s'pose the way you're laughin' now. I said somethin in my dreamin some thin silly I suppose; But go on and have your laugh; l ain't carin' anyhow
 I've been back, away back wonder in among the cotton rows. An been settin by fire in another time an place
 By big ol fashion hearthstone in an or time chimnes' nook An I seen the light a-ficker on dear ol' fashion face,
 An blue eyes a-lookin' at me jest the rames they useter look. Wisht you'd hand mo down my fiddle. for my longin' sort O moves Down or ways with her besides me to the tunes 1 played fer her, An my heartstrIngs are a-throbbin in Inc ol' remembered grooves. An were Walkin in the medders that the breezes useter stir. An I wish yeh alrd leave me when yeh see my eyes shut tight, An the fiddle's softly croonin, jest sneak out an shet the door; Don't yeh stop ter whisper nothin'; don't yeh even say goodnight: Jest go softly, softly, softly, leavin me in fields O yore. There's somethin' comes ter soothe me, dreams O half forgotten things; There's a presence sets besides me an a hand is my knee, When the bow is softly strayin' up an down the throhbn' strings, An a voice comes down the distance an it whispers things ter me An I'm settin' like I useter in the oP time ingle-nook. An the fireight th'ow shadders an it's gleams across her face, Where it beams i'm out the darkness with the aforementioned look, An I hear the logs a-crackin' in the wide ol fireplace Go an leave me here with Mother settin' like we used ter do When we started out tergether, fore she weared by the way; Let me wake the ol' time melody she liked ter listen to;
 Let me coax her back beside me with the tunes I useter play. U. Nj. Lewis, in Houston Post.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-07
STEAMBOAT AUTHORITY.
Engaging PhraseoIogy of the Cap- tain in Communicating His
 Wishes to Interiors

Authority on board of a steamboat is an interesting study. 1t runs on sliding scale, but unlike the gamut, it slides only one way. This is bad for the lower "C'' on the steamboat, but he has to stand it. A good Illustration of how the thing works was given not long ago in boat on the Delaware, says London Tit-Bits.
 The captain of a steamboat was try ing | o make landing at the dock, but the operation was attended with some difficulty. A line from the bow had been run out and made fast to post, but the vessels sterr was swinging off into the stream. The skipper, with a scowl on his brow, stood on the bridge, abaft the wheelhouse, and stared at the firsS- mate, who was hustling around on the hurricane-roof amid ships Down below on the quarter deck the second mate was helping the third mate and a deck-hand to take the turns out of the stern line, which was snarled up on deck instead of being fast on the dock.
 MT Olsen," said the captain, in a gentlemanly tone of voice, to the first mate, "why in thunder don't you get that line out, you long, lean, lank, knock-kneed, tar-stained wreck of re- turning reason? Don't you see we're swinging off"
 Aye, aye, sir," MT. Olsen replied, respectfully, touching his cap to the skipper.
 Then MT. Olsen leaned far over the rail- and, raising his voice, he called the second mates attention to mat ter of very great importance.
 "Mr. Peterson!" he yelled, whats eating you, you tow-headed, block eyed lubber? Do you want to choke the stream? Get a move on you, and be quick about it!"
 Aye, aye, sir" was Mir. Peterson's response to the delicate attention re- ceived from his superior. He then gave the third mate some instructions.
 Swanson" he gently but firmly re- marked, "I'll crack your blooming skull if you don't move yourself, you gaunt-eyed, bow-legged, stock-fish 1eeder. Scar hand there. Lively now, and get that line out.''
 Aye, aye, sir,' said Swanson, in a humble voice.
 Then Swanson give the deck-hand who gets e3 a month, clout on the side of the head that knocked him spinning. Then he shouted: "Why in the name of the other place don't you pay out that stern line, you low-lived, white-livered. mule-eared hog-backed, slab-sided, bench-legged, Predetermined chicken robber? What are we paying you for?' And he finished the unfortunate man with a kick in the ribs.
 The deck-hand ran the line out and made the boat fast. Then he went down in the hold where he anointed his person and clubbed himself with handspike.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-07

hIHEN man has passed his if NY ueth year, is unmarried, has no near and dear relatives or friends to whom he is especially attached, when his life, whether in business or in leisure, is methodical and un- changing, and when things that divert and give pleasure to others have be- -epme 2 burden then let let kim bseaare of his 0--sas ssfr4s1id, for he knows hot what trick it may be making ready to play upon him.
 It is with souls as with animals starvation and ill-treatment will rem der even the most gentle of them un- manageable, eccentric and danger ous.
 l am moved to set down these re- factions by the peculiar fate that re- gently overlook Andrew Dawley-a man whom 1 had known for ten years or more with some degree of inti- macy, but whom l hesitate to de- scribe as friend of mine. for the reason that I have once or twice heard him say--coolly and without bitterness-that he had no friends.
 There were 20 years between our ages, an interval that would be likely to forbid close relations between two men who were without common tastes and interests. Propinquity gave us acquaintance, for l occupied at that time the room next but one to his, on the fourth floor, in the east wing of the Hotel MacMahon; but it was an acquaintance that was as ; slew of growth and almost as frigid as a glacier.
 The first year, l think, we merely nodded when we met in the hall During the second and third years we exchanged an occasional word. About that time, 1 remember, he cap tured sneall-thief on the stairway, overcame his fierce resistance and held him until the police came, and l, hearing of it, went to his room to talk it over.
 Then I left the hotel for matter of five or six years, and on my re- turn found Dawley the only one l knew in the place-still occupying the same room, and living the same un- varying life. And now, at rare inter vals, we spent an evening together, usually on his invitation, and in his room. He seemed to be ill at ease elsewhere.
 Up to the time that he explained to me his peculiar theory on the sub- ieet of fear, I had regarded him as n dull and commonplace character. Conversati0n with him was difficult by reason of my apparent inability to discover a topic in which he was genuinely interested There were in terminable pauses, during which he drew slowly and regularly at his pipe, and stared into the fire.
 Our discussion on the subject of fear began with my commenting on the fact that light was burning in his room the night before at one o'clock, which l had noticed, coming in at that hour. after a dance.
 T keep light in my room all night said ne; T hate the dark"
 Now this had not been his custom when 1 was neighbor of his some years before, and I commented upon the change.
 II suppose 1t is an evidence of the weight of years said he; "but l am troubled of late with peculiar fancies and dreams. sitting alone here in the
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-07
This Bank has an authorized
 CAPITAL of $IOo, 1000. .oo.
THos. J. GRAHAM, J. W. GRUBBs,

An authorized and subscribed Capital is convenient thing good thing for advertising purposes but to be perfectly honest and tell patrons the truth really counts for little We could have had just easily, Subscribed Capital of $5O0000 It would not have cost us one cent more.
 What patrons really interested in knowing R this Bank has invested sin it's .busness of ITS OWN MONEY S5S GOO OO OF CASH PAID IN CAPITAL and undivided profits That is the this Bank is prepared to take good of your business And you that MORE CAPT. WILL BE PAID IN believe it be safely and profaby invested.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-07
Eupion Oil

When buying Illuminating oil insist on having EUPIoN, the family safety. This is double distilled process oil that is oDoRLEss and absolutely safe. If you will use clean burners and wicks and EUPIoN OIL you will have best light obtainabfe. The only merchants in Newport that sell this high-grade oil are Wolff Goldman Mere. Co, w. B. Chastain, Wilmans Bros, R. D. Wilmans, Heiliger's Union Market Co, Martin Bros, liar ris & Daugherty L. G. DaVaul and o. M. Bowen.
 Waters-Pierce Oil Comply
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-07
THE BANK OF NEWPORT
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.

G. W. DECKER, President. R. M. JOHNSON, Cashier. V. Y COOK, JNo. T. FLYNN,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
FoREleN.

King Leopold Of Belgium hinted to his
parliament that there would be big things
doing shortly and asked for blind con
idence In the moves he intends to make.
Max Nordau deplores the growth Of mill
tarism In the United states. He believes
that the Panama canal will mark new
epoch In the history Of the world
The Filipino who aided Funston in cap
turing Aguinaido has been convicted AZ
murder and given life term at hard labor
Many Americans attended tire reception
given by President DiaE at Mexico City
Cuban senator shot and killed an edi
tor with whom he had political argument
at Santiago.
Marcpni will establish q system Of wire
less telegraphy IN Canada, It is announced
The announcement Of the accession Of
Edward as emperor OF india was made al
Delhi, the occasion being very gorgeous
display.
Emperor William will detail 70 bring the
statue Of Frederick. the Great, to the
United states the descendants of those
German officers who fought with Wash
lngton.
There is no longer doubt that the plague
exists at MaEatlan and the people are
feeling.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
CITY MARSHAL KILLED
AND HALF OF THE TOWN OF OLA
DESTROYED.
Officer Was Fired Upon in Saloon.
Murderers Spotted and Arrests
viii Be Made.

Alexandria, La, January About half
Of the town of Ola, on the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern railroad, forty
miles north OF this place. was destroyed
by hre this morning and Town Marshal
Everett Smith was brutality murdered by
unknown persons About 6 o'clock, when
the excitement over the fire was subsid.
ing, Marshal Smith had gone 10 saloon
to order II closed, as the license expired
at midnight Several persons were In the
saloon, drinking. Shortly after be entered
the place shots we're heard, aud when
outsiders rushed in they found Smith lying
on the floor dead, With six bullet wounds
around his heart, any one OF which would
have caused death. So far the authorities
have been unable to fix the killing upon
any one.
Seven business buildings. including the
postofhce, were destroyed by Ere.
It is alleged that the ire was the work
Of iucendiaries.
Smith was 30 years of age, and leaves a
family. The officers believe they have the
murderers spotted aud their arrest is e1.
pected tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
A PLUcKY WOMAN.
Shot at by Negro, She Returned the Fire
With Deadly Effect.

Shot at by Negro, She Returned tho Fire,
With Deadly Effect.
Birmingham, Ala, January la special
TO the Age-Herald from Dealsvile. Ala.
says; This morning at 1880 O'Clock Mrs
h. Lane of this place shot and killed Johu
Watkins, a negro.
This morning Watkins, who was employed
on the place. thinking that all had left
homo, proceeded to ransack the house
Mrs. Lane caught him In the act Of robbery
and made the negro angry, Mrs, Lane be-
ing the only one on the place ut the time,
became alarmed, left the house and came
to her fathers house here. The negro took
a mule, a single-barreled shotgun and start
ed after Mrs. Lane. Mrs. Lane beat him
10 her fathers house, but when she got to
the door the negro rode up TO the gate
and opened tre upon her. Fortunately he
missed his mark, but broke the glass In
the door Mrs, Lane stepped inside and
securing a shotgun returned the fire Tn
hrdshot had no effect. Then she reloaded
the gun with buckshot and killed him.
The remains Of the negro laid where
they had fallen until this afternoon, wait
Ing for the coroner
Watkins was an ex-convict, having served
three years In the penitentiary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE.
Orane Outing Should Rank Next tc
Man

Man.
WashiI gton, January lat todny's ses-
sion Of tho American Association for the
Advancement Of Science. 1t was decided
that, hereafter, any section OF the assocla-
ton may hold summer session independ-
entity of the association. the latter to de
fray the expenses up to $50. Resolutions
Of regret on the death of Major Waiter
Reed, surgeon L. S. a, were adopted, and
a committee OF nine authorized TO select
u permanent memorial to Major Reed, In
recognition of his DenCfaCtion 10 the race
In solving the problem Of the spread or
yellow fever. About thirty prominent
scientists Of the country were elected Eel
lows. constitutional amendment was
adopted, allowing tue annual meetings Of
the association 10 be extended beyond a
week A large number Of papers on tech
meal subjects were read at the various
meetings Of the sessions during the Jay.
was by Prof. Burt G. Wilder Of Cornell
university, before the section of zoology on
Some Questions As TO the Arrangement of
the Paramites." According 10 the vi, Nvs
advanced by Prof. Wilder, there should
be a Encouragement in the present cassih-
cation Of apes and man. The brain, he
considers, affords the best criterion on
which 10 determine their affuities and IL
vergeuces. incidentally, he showed that
the brain Of the o,ang outang approach I'd
more nearly that Of man, and that Judged
by this character, the orang outaug should
rank next after man, instead Of toe
gorilla
Another interesting paper read today was
by Prof. W, j. McGee, on "IndiJan Aglow
Poison" He explained, In some instances.
that poison was often applied to the bow
and certain spells uttered, which were be-
heyed to cause death of the victim.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
DOMESTIC.


John +. Jones Of Greenville, Texas. was
murdered while looking on at the festivities
at Los Angeles, Cal.
Creeping Bear, an Indian. tomnhawked an
er-policeman at Memphis, alleging bad Ian
euage.
The wife Of Governor Dockery of Missouri
ID dead.
At Dealsyllle, Ala, Mrs. Lane shot and
killed a negro who had fred at her.
A majority Of the conl miners refused to
work because It was holiday.
There Is serious trouble over oil lands In
Wyoming and some of those whose claims
are threatened are using Winchester rides
as arguments.
-Four million people are said TO be suf-
fering in three States because OF the
shortage In coal.
City Marshal Smith Of Ola. La, was
murdered VIXEN he endeavored to close an
unlicensed saloon.
schurmann alleges the Fnipinos do not
want trial by jury.
Governor Dole OF Hawaii sent a MESA &c
to President Roosevelt over the Pacific
cable
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
MOVEMENT OF OCEAN VESSELS.

Port Eads, La.--Arrlved: Federicn tAus.l.
from New York; Cromarty (Brl; from Vera
Cruz; Duncan lNor.l. from Ceiba ting r. c.
Neit (Am), from Sabine Pass. with barge
Providence; Comus lAm), from New York;
Columbian (Brl, from London; Rathlin
Head CBr), from Doublin. Via Barry Sailed
Brisgayia (Gerl, for Hamburg; George Du.
mols lNor.), for Livingston, via Belize and
Port Barrios; John Wilson (Nor), for Bocas
D..el Tore; Anseima (Br9 for Puerto Cortes
Via Port Barrios; Lady Joicey (BrD, for
GGopenhnalgen; ,Ayalborg; San Juan (AmG. Tor
Via Newport News; Clmbria (BrJ, for
Copenhagen; Pic TX (Span0. for Barcelona,
Llmon.
Venice. Arrived: Jenny tAus), from Gal.
weston, Via Algiers. for Trieste.
Galveston.
Dublin.-Arrived: Bray Head CBrA. from
Galveston and New Orleans
= Lizard Passed: Strombus (Br), from
Sabine Pass, for Plymouth
London. --Arrlyed: Cayo largo (BrA. fror,
New Orleans and Galveston,
New Iork.-Arrived: III Norte, from CAL
weston. sailed: III Sud, for Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
reAoHEas ENpoRse scHuRMAN.
Makes Statement That Fillpines DO MOI
Want Trial bv Jlirv

Makes Statement That Filipines DO Not
Want Trial by Jury.
Lincoln, Neb January Jacob Could
schurman president of Cornell university,
spoke tonight 10 1900 members Of the Ne.
braska Teachers association on the sub
iect "our Philippine Policy" His adj
dress' IN part, was a relteratlon Of his
views heretofore expressed, but he was
probably more outspoken in his declaration
Tor the ultimate Independence OF the
Islands. At his request the teachers by a
rising vote expressed their opinions, ma.
lority Endorsing his views. He said the
problem In the islands was manifold one
OF military, political, economic and
ecclesiastical nature. on the political side
ne Endorsed the recommendations OF the
gNil service commission, and declared the
Fllplnos IN three years would be enjoying
30 much political liberty as Americans,
as all the rights Of the constitution have
neen extended except trial by jury and the
bearing OF arms. The nrst they did not
want and the latter would be Forthcoming.
IN regard TO the economic aspect. he
thOugnt the United States had slnned by
neglect He criticised congress for not
providing for a stable currency.
III, VIII be a burning shame" he said,
II the present. congress adiourns without
enactng currency law for the islands.
other shortcomings Of this government,
ne said are the keeping up OF trade bar
rleIs ana the sending of SO many teachers
from this country at the expense OF the
flilplnos, In spite Of protests,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
DEFENDED WITH WNoHEsTER8.

The Opening Of Lands for Refng
Creates Alarming Conditions.
Evanston, Wyo, January The coming
of the new year promises 20 bring 70
Unintah county scenes of excitement never
eqpaled IN the history Of Wyoming Plans
have been made TO goObie up every foot
Of oil land which has not been already pro-
tected by the required assessment work,
Up to a Few days ago it was believed that
practically all the land could be protected,
hut closer investigation shows that at least
oue-third OF the oil 6cid, or an area Of
1t Is evident that the intention Of the orig.
inal locators IS % protect their rights By
the use Of firearms, II occasion requires.
Evanston has been practically Invested OF
its male population and nearly all places
Of business have been closed, the men haV-
ing stationed themselves throughout the
oil belt for the purpose of driving their
claims stakes with the dawn OF the new
tiers and sbotguns, and bloodshcd may fol
low.
Colonel Aleljum, 1t the head Of twelve COW
boys, well armed aud mounted, carried
Aspen county by storm Al midnight they
rode forward down the section lines setting
stakes as they came to the corners. As
the first stakes were being driven they were
greeted by a yolleY OF guushots from on
posing locatoTs, but the bullets all went
wide Of their marks. Swinging To their
saddles, the party darted forward. nor Gld
they cease until they had located every
section open for cling, Then, rctraClng
I parties had IN many cases pulled their
! stakes and burned them Ia the fire. These
were replaced and the triumphant party re-
turned to dle their claims.
In the Spring valley country there were
fist fights on every side but the mon re.
/ trainod from the use OF firearms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
VENEZUELA.

castro's conditions to arbitration are not
considered as being important, The gov
ernments at Washington, Berlin and Rome
express satisfaction at the prospects for
an amicahle agreement in the near future,
The blockade is to be continued In order
to hasten the arbitration prellminarics
Nothing has been said as to it's being raised
during the time arbitration is under way.
The people Of La Guayra were much In
censed when the zumbador was sent iptc
that port dying the British nag.
President Castro says II settlement 1.
not reached it win be because none IS de
sired
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
STATISTICS FOR COMMISSION.

Delaware, Iaokawanna and Western
Company Sends Summary.
Scranton, Pa, January statistics on
hours aud wages Of employees for 1901 have
beca forwarded to the mine strike ,Rmnis-
sion by the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western company. Among the items of the
snmmery are these
Number of colleries, 10
Number of employees, IL 202
Average earnings Of mixers. $685. 3,
Average earnings Of llborels, 1858. ~.
Percentage Of cars locked, .
Average number Of ten Lours breakers
worked, 203
Average number Of days breakers start
ed, 26O
Average number Of hours breakers work.
ed Il day, rs
Average number of hours contract miners
worked each ten-hUur day. G.5
Number Of company hands, 1886.
S51493.
Average earnings OF boys, s204,1o.
Average earnings Of all employees, S452.-