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Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
SUPPLY SUFFICIENT FOR THE WORLD.

Charles A. Pfeiffer, president of the Pfeiffer Stone Company, producers of the Batesville marble, which will be used for the superstructure of Ark ansas' new million-do capitol, was in Little Rock Friday, says the Ga Zette, and states that the company will be able to supply promptly the marble needed for the new capitol. The company ownes TAO acres seven miles from Batesville, and il IS iron. this tract the marble is taken. There IS being put in at the quarries the largest plant west of Bedford, Ind.
 Mir. Pfeiffer says that the best ma chinery will be used and that there will be no hitch in getting out and shipping the stone. The Iron Noun tain railroad has spur running out to the quarries and the shipments can be made with reasonable promptness. Otto Pfeiffer, uperintendent of the company, resides at Batesville with his family and gives constant atten- tion to the quarries.
 President Pfeiffer says there is enough of the BatesVille marble to supply the world. For many years the stone has been in use in Batesville for trimmings and for cemetery mon uments, and one or two buildings in Batesville have been constructed of the material. As an evidence of it's durability he says there is a Bates vile marble monument at Batesville over the grave of General Porter, who was killed in the Mexican war, which has been standing since 1849, and which shows no signs of the ravages of time, fifty three years after it's erection.
 The stone has attracted attention all over the country, but it is only of late that facilities have been provided for bringing it into general use. Tech nically, it is a gray oolitic limestone, and is said to be equal, if not superior,
 
 was given much prominence in the official reports of Dr. J. c. Branner, former state geologist of Arkansas, who is now member of the faculty of Leland Stanford university. Pres ident Pfeiffer's attention was called to it by specimens exhibited in St. Louis several years ago. He made per sonal investigation and the absorption of the quarries by his company fol- lowed. MT. Pfeiffer predicts that Ar kansas will have one of the handsom- est capitols in the Union by reason of using this marble in the superstructure and declares it will do more to adver- tise Arkansas than anything of recent occurrence. It is the purpose of the company to make a display of the marble at the worlds fair.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
EXTRA SESSION
 BECOMES IMPERATIVE.

Little Rock, Aug. 16.-The governor has borrowed no money to run the deaf mute institute. The patriotic banker who offered to lend him $140,- 900 remains discreetly in the limbus of the uncertain, the auditor and treasurer stand pat on their negative proposition not to act until the courts have passed upon the law, the gov ernor persists in declaring that he ad- journed the Arkansas legislature May 23 'forever and ever" and the deaf mute situation daily becomes more acute.
 It is probable that mandamus pro- ceeding against the auditor will be re- sorted to in few days, but capable legal talent think this can result in no relief, in view of the supreme courts decision in the Confederate roster case.
 Daily it becomes more and more im- perative that an extra session of the legislature be called to straighten out this nprecedented tangle.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
ASSESSORS APPOINTED.

At the meeting of the council Mon day evening with the mayor and all members present except Alderman Wishon, the following board of assess ment for Improvement District No. 5 was elected by unanimous vote: T. J. Watson, N. B. Wishon and o. R. lite. The taxes under an improve ment district are assessed according to the benefits derived by each lot, block and subdivision, and it is this work to which the above electors were appointed.
 The report of the Front Street Com missioners, as already published in brief by the Independent, was read by J. M. Stayton and was ordered filed of record.
 No further business was transacted except the allowance of approved ac- counts, after which the council ad- journed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
CRUSHED TO DEATH
 IN GAMING TUNNEL.

W. L. Riley, who has been employed by Tom Hogan at the railroad camp at Cotter as a baker, was here Friday on his return to St. Louis.
 According to Riley, an Irish laborer was crushed to death by the caving in of the tunnel across the river from Cotter about noon Tuesday. This tunnel on the White River branch is to be about 12000 feet long and as there are clay streaks running up and down, the work is made both difficult and dangerous. Only last week party of 14 laborers were cut off from es- cape by caving in of the walls, but a rescuing party ucceeded in digging through and saving their lives. Riley says that the Austrians cannot be in- duced to work in the tunnels and the only ones foolhardy enough to do so, are the Irish imported labor.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
PAID s1,0OO CASH.

Alot on Remmel avenue changed hands on Monday in which the public might be a bit interested. Mart Dye, tle husband of Aunt Caroline Dye, the renowned fortue teller, purchased of 5. A. Mosely his residence on the above named street. The considera ton named in the deed is 1000, and we have it from a reliable source that the affair was a cash transaction.
 This money represents tribute from the gullible people of Newport and other points far and wide, where stories of the alleged forensic powers of Martha Dye have been told. It is said that she receives as much mail as most any business house of New port.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
CAMDEN COMPRESS
 DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Camden, Ark, Aug. 17.-The Cam den compress, Ritchie & Company's warehouse and three dwellings were completely destroyed by fire yester- day morning at o'clock. In tho com press were stored wagons, buggies, machinery and few bales of cotton, and none of these were saved from the fury of the flames. The loss will be in the neighborhood of $100,000, and there was not cent of insurance on the compress or it's contents. A Cotton Belt box car was also burned.
 The compress was the property of MT. Jay of Terrell, Texas, and the three residences belonged to w. NJ. Mccall of this city. The machinery and vehicles in the destroyed com press were owned by McCray & Co.,, Brown Bros, and the Camden Machi- nery x Supply Company. The oil house nearby and Ritchie & Co.'s wholesale house had d narrow escape from destruction.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
A NEEDED REBUKE.

w. E. Barclay, the Immigration Agent of the Missouri Pacific Railway, is lying when he says he has seen 500,000 tons of ore and 50,000 tons of concentrates along the line of the new Missouri Pacific Railway. He lies when he says people are coming in here over the Mo. Pacific, or over all the railways. at the rate of 5000 per week. The fact is, all bis statements should De divided by four or five then it will leave us in the most prosperous condition of any mining district on earth. The Mo. Pacific railway should either moderate MT. Barclay or fur nish him less excitable booze. The truth is good enough and makes the five mineral counties of Arkansas rich enough for all intents and purposes Marion Herald.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
POCAHONTAS PEARL NOTES.
(Pocahontas News-Herald.l )

(Pocahontas News-Herald)
 One of the best finds made lately was that of Gail Lomax, who found a 45-grain pearl at the ferry just above the railroad bridge Tuesday of this week. He sold the pearl to Dr. Pep per of Black Rock for $350. The gem was beauty and several thought it ought to have sold for $500 or $700.
 George SIayton of Noland found 6 pearl last week in Black river which he sold for $500. The pearl weighed 67 grains.
 A Poplar Bluff paper states that a boy from Biggers sold pearl at that place one day last week for $220. The boy said his name was Hamilton.
 George Slayton, the man mentioned above as finding the $500 pearl, is in town today with another fine pearl for which he asks $1,O0O. Slayton is a one-armed man and seems to be one of the luckiest pearlers on the river,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
FAUBUSH RELEASED
 ON REDUCED BOND.

w. E. Faubush, charged with carnal abuse, kidnapping and abduction, was on Tuesday morning released from jail upon bond of $1100 signed by s. M. and w. B. Roberts of Texar- kama.
 The prisoners attorneys made peti- tiol to Judge F. D. Fulkerson, reciting the, alleged facts of the felony oi which Faubush was charged and se- cured reduction of the bond to $1,- 100 from $3Ooo as originally fixed.
 Faubush was arrested last Spring in Woodruff county and has been in jail here since that time. The crimes oi which he is charged are supposed to have been committed hear Tucker man.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
DAVIS WILL BE URGED
 TO MEET MURPHY

Little Rock, Aug. Ex-Governor Davis is booked for speech tomor- row at Bonneville and one of the other gubernatorial candidates may meet him there, though this has not yet been decided on.
 Col. Murphy will speak next Mon- day at Magazine, and he will some time this week address a letter to the governor inviting him to be present and meet him on the stump. The in- vitation will bs made as urgeLt as possible.
 Col. Murphy last spoke on politics at Lake Village, last month, and the governor, who had been advertised to speak at the same time, and who, in a letter to Jud se Wood, had stated that he would speak at Lake Village, was not present. The state university board met in this city on that date and the governor remained here to attend that meeting.
 There will be large and repre- sentative crowd at Magazine when Col. Murphy speaks there, as court will be in session there that day, and as is usual on such days, many or the farmers from the surrounding terri tory will be present.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
YELLVILLE WANTS A GAME.

The Melville base ball team, who are said to be "crack- a jacks," will play Batesville August 24 and 25 and Melbourne upon the 18th at Bates vile. They have also written here fol an engagement on the 27th, provided their expenses from Batesville, while here and return are paid.
 R. T. Simmons, who is base bal enthusiast, is working up the affair and hopes to meet with enough en- couragement to insure game Grounds and funds are the necessary articles, as we have the talent.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
SUMMER TOURIST TICKETS.

The Southern Railway has on sale cheap summer tourist tickets to some 215 mountain and seashore summer resorts in Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia and other states. Good for return until October 3l with liberal stop-over privileges both going and returning. Three daily trains carry sleepers through without change into the heart of the resortsection. Dining cars and good meal stations add to the comfort of the tourist. Maps, guides, time tables and lists of hotels and board ing houses, rates of board and names of proprietors sent on request, and all inquiries answered promptly Berths reserved any time in advance. City ticket office under Peabody Hotel. Both phones No. 40.
 l.. M. DESAUssURE,
 c. P. and T. A.
 0. A. DESAUssURE,
 D. F. A.
 c. A. BENsCoTER, 82ts15 A. G. F. A.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
WILLIAM THOMPSON.

William Thompson, a well known farmer living near Hickory Grove, about fifty five years of age, died Fri day morning after four days sick ness.
 The deceased leaves several chil- dren and was prominent Woodman, under the charge of which lodge bis remains were laid to rest at Hickory Grove cemetery.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
ERNEST wHITED.
THE TIDE IS TURNIN G.

Helena World: There is no doubt that the tide is turning; the World has met many farmers the past few weeks who have heretofore supported Jeff Davis and who have now washed their hands of him. They believed in him for awhile, but they now see they were mistaken. There is healing and strength in the second thought of the honest man.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
GRANTED CAANGE OF VENUE.

Bud Dunavant and Leslie Allen, charged with bootlegging whisky, were arraigned before Justice Guy Smith Monday afternoon, but owing to failure of the state to secure witt nesses who had skipped to Independ- ence county, the cases were contin- ued to August 29.
 In the replevin suit of John Mel vile before Esquire Guy Smith Tues day morning, a change of venue was granted to the court of M. s. Littleton of Village township.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
WRECK DELAYED TRAINS.

A large freight engine was derailed about Il o'clock Saturday night twentytwo miles this side of St. Louis and wrecker did not reach the scene until 9 o'clock next morning.
 As consequence No. reached Newport nearly eight hours late, and the excursion train to St. Louis did not arrive in that city until nearly 1 p. m.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
WHY CHANGE? 

Why make any change of sleeper on your trip to the East? Southern rail- way train leaving Memphis union sta ton II p. m. carries sleeper (open at g p. m.) to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York without any change, with fine dining car ser vice beyond Chattanooga next morn ing, and with no change of coach to Washington. S2ts15
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
IN HONOR OF HER NIECE.

Mrs. R. P. Morrison entertained very pleasantly small party of young people Friday evening in honor of her niece, Miss Ida Soles. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served during the evening.
 Those present were Misses Myrla Gravett, Maggie Barker, May Byrum, Ida Mcfarland, Allie Hicks; Messrs. John Mcfarland, Ray Pace, Curry Stephens, Thos. Chastain and Arthur Bouie.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
CAMPAIGN COMMENT.
ANENr DAVIS BEEBn BANNER.

h. The campaign banner displayed at He Davis-V -Vandeventer meeting last fveek must have been an atrocious fhing. One can imagine the standard pf artistic excellence to which the &erpetrator of such an ill-conceived SElsgeje z Ssseje of work would attain. Davis
 resented as being "Hell on Carpet Nggers'' is originality indeed. The Acarpet- baggers" referred to is MT. Nandeventer, whose Virginia parents Ipoved to Illinois. Already in this Aampaign Governor Davis has referred Eo Vandeventer as carpet bagger, Ehlch is about as near as Davis gets & the truth of anything. It is nar- Eow, hears sighted, picayunish policy tGat urges against a candidate the fact that he was born in another state. Is constitution defines the qualifi- cHlons of candidates, and does not ber them because they are natives of ofher states. Arkansas would be a hwling wilderness today if people hfd not immigrated here from other sfates.-Jonesboro Sun.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21

Mrs. R. B. Hooker and daughter Elise came down from St. Louis Sun day night for six weeks visit. The latter has been materially benefited by this last course of treatment and is now able to walk many blocks with out tiring herself
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21

Sprigg Foushee returned Sunday noon over the Choctaw from Mount Magazine, where he spent his two weeks vacation. Robt. Laird and Ed Sprigg could not be induced to return at this time.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
FINED FIVE FOR FIGHTING.

w. L. Riley and Louis Burley were each fined S5 and costs Saturday noon before Acting Mayor J. K. Mayhan for fighting and disturbing the peace.
 Riley is alleged to have insulted Burley, with the result that they came to blows. The former plead guilty, but the latter was given hear ing.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21

Miss Lena Weatherford and her cousin Miss Barbara Weatherford, who is visiting her from Clinton, Ky, came mp Sunday night on visit to Mesdames J. D. Neal and E. P. let wiler.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21

I3andeventer may not be popular at home, as Gov. Davis' friends claim, bhsa few figures. may not be out of pldce. The last race in this county in which Mir. Vandeventer was candi- date he received total vote of 1319 out ot a total vote cast of less than 190a, his running mate, Hon. U. w. Griffin, receiving 1280 and Gov. Jones only 1290. In his home township he received 430 votes and Jones only 417. If Vandeventer is not popular at home and cannot carry his county then fig ures lie.-Morrilton Democrat.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
MRS. NEvA BLANToN.

MRS. NEvA BLANToN.
 Mrs. Neva Blanton, the wife of John T. Blanton died about eight o'clock Monday night at her home in the country and was buried Tuesday.
 ERNEST wHITED.
 Ernest, the fourteen months old son of Mir. and Mrs. James Whited died at the home of the parents at midnight Monday and the remains were inferred at Hickory Grove cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-21

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-08
An Extra Good Value in Corset Covers, Each, l5c

Certain marine turtles have loug-fringet
appendages on the head ard neck. which
they wave about and thus make 10 serve
a similar purpose.
The edible teTrapia has become very
scarce N places. 30 tia; thousands OF
them are kept ard bred in enclosed areas
or -.cravls' as they are called This
sx.soz>a haz . ExaAf dAsl ok curiosity so
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-08

Is often captured by being attracted b.
sore unusual sound
The tortoise shell Of commerce s. ct'-
rasrea fro-r the shell OF TIE hawSsssu
turtle. the plates q which being TerJ
thir. are heated ard welded together u
al OF Tire required th;ekness- The age
90 which turtles attain has ostea beer
sxzSxsxaxSA ~ thnS - sngSakniS -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-08

sticking UP at one end. From the tip 81
the tongue. the creatures eStrudes two
small ailments OF pinkinsh color, which
wriggie about and bear a perfect reser,-
blance to the very small and
round worms OF which fishes are 50 found
Fishes are attracted by these. swim up
to grasp the squirting objects and are
enEsalSsd in the cruel mouth a{ tbs SnGlsx.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-08

feed on almost anything. but when In
captivity they sometimes refuse 20 eat.
and have been known 10 so. p year with
out food. showing no apparent III effects.
One method which they employ in captur-
ing food is interesting. \ Swapping turtle
will lie quietly at the bottom OF pond
or lake. looking ike an old water soaked
log viAh q branch-its head and Gsck-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-08

longest lived q as lssfnx e-rsfsres. In
eirs1Dzis from the Galapagos isiarcs ars
estimated 70 - over fosr Azas3seo years
q sge-Se~ Tsrk Eyszizx Pos-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-08

8 h-f<ht rasdcJe-s-sd ro-aaa visits 81
See bsilesaxs ssozx Tsros6Esy. - S<~
YORK CITY. soliciting critters 20 shEr5~c
pS.k.sT<x N<-~<<A ssa- 49, k.Ss 49,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-17
PosrorFIcE NOTICE.


daily at $50 y. m. up TO June Ss9th. in
elusive, for despatch per S. g. Alameda
CHINA and JAPAN, via Vancouver and
Victoria. H. c. close here daily at $50
y. m. up to June s30th. inclusive for dos-
patch per 3. g. Empress Of China tNTsr.
chandse FOR L. s Postal Agency AZ
Shanghai cannot be forwarded via Can.
ada)
TAHITI and MARQUEsAs ISLANDS. vi,
San Francisco, close here daily nj s.sO
.. m, up 10 July s5th, inclusive for dess
patch per 8. g. Mariposa.
Note-Cnless otherwise addressed wcst
Australia Is forwarded via Europe: and
New Zealand and Philippines via San Fran
cisco-the quickest routes. Philippines spe-
cially addressed via Canada" or via EO-
rope" must be fully prepaid at the foreign
rates. Hawaii Is forwarded VIA San FraIl.
cisco exclusively.
Transpacifc mails are forwarded 10 port
Of sailing daily and the schedule OF closing
Is arranged on the presumption Of their
uninterrupted overland transit.
5 Registered mail closes at 6 p. m previ-
Gus day.
CORNELIUS VAN CoTT.
Postmaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-17

HAWAII, CHINA. JAPAN and PHILIP
PINE ISLANDS, via San Francisco, close
here daily at 500 p. m. up TO June sl4th,
inclusive, for despatch per 8. 8. Korea.
VLALiNO5IOh, via Seattle, close here
daily at 6:3O p. M. up to June SlGth, in
elusive for despatch per S. s. Pleiades.
CHINA and JAPAN, via Tacoma, close
here daily at 6:S0 p, m. up to June S2Oth
inclusive, for despetch per 3; 5. Victoria
West, NEW CALEDONIA, FIJI, SAMOA
here daily at 80 p m. after May s9Oth
and up TO June saith. inclusive. for des-
patch per $. s. Sierra. lf the Cunard
steamer carrying the British mail for New
Zealand does not arrive IA time 10 con-
meet with this despatch, extra mails
closing at 80 a. m, $3.50 a. IN. and 6.3O
D. m; Sundays at 4:30 a. m, a. m and
$50 %. m.-Wil be made up ana forwarded
until the arrival CO tho Cunard steameTl,
AUSTRALIA Except WesD, FIJI ISL
ANDS and NEW CALEDONIA, (spe-
cially addressed only via Vancouver and
Victoria, B. C., close here daily al 6:30
>. m. up to June s2Oth. inclusive, for des-
patch per s. 3 Moana.
CHINA and JAPAN, via Seattle, close here
daily at 8 80 p. m. up TO June s21st, inclu-
sive for despatch per s. s. Iyo Maru
HAWAII, JAPAN and CHINA, and spe.
cially addressed mail for the PHILIP
PINE ISLANDS. via San Francisco close
here daily at $50 D. m. up 10 June s22d.
inclusive. for despatch per s. s. Gaelic
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. via san Fran
cisco. close here daily A. 6:39 D. m up 10
June s26th, inclusive. for despatch per U,
A1wAIL Via San Francisco. close hers
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-17
STORE TRIMMING MACHINES
Omaha Must he Trimmed
by Hand.

All wall paper put mp In Omaha will be
trimmed by hand hereafter. Upon request
OF the Wall Paperers and Decorators
union all Of the dealers in wall paper I'm
Omaha and South Omaha signed an agree
ment 20 this effect Monday night and the
trimming machines win be labeled and
placed in the Yetter Wall Paper company's
building for storage.
Many OF the dealers have long desired 20
be rid OF the machines, as they are
nuisance and effect little saving in time
but only an experienced paper hanger can
cut paper without a machine. Fully
third OF the paper sold in Omaha previously
was trimmed at the shops and hung at
home by the purchasers but now they viii
nave 10 hire a man 70 hang It n they can
not cut a.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-17
Mails Forwarded Overland, Etc, Ex-
cent TranapaciAc,

CUBA-By rail to Port Tampa, Fla. and
thence by steamer, closes at this ot1ce
daily. except Thursday at $3.50 a. m. (the
connecting mails close here on Mondays
Wednesdays and SaturdaYs).
MEXICO CITY-OVerland, unless specially
addressed for dispatch by steamer, closes
at this office daily, except Sunday, at 1870
y. IN. and II 80 p. m. Sundays at LOO p. m.
and l1:t0 y. m.
NEWFOU OUNDLAND-By rail to North sgd
ney, and thence by steamer, closes at this
office daily at $50 -. m (ccunecting mails
close here every Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday;
JAMAICh-By rail to boston, and thence
by steamer, closes at this ONCE at $50
d. m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
M1QUELON-By rail to Boston and thence
by steamer, closes at this otiice daily at
BELIZE, PUERTO CoRTEz and GUATE-
MALA-By rail to New Orleans, and
thence by steamer, closes at this once
daily, except Sunday, at $3.50 D. m. and
sll 80 p. m, Sundays at $500 D. m. and
sl1:3O p, m. Connecting mail closes here
Mondays at sl1 80 p. M
COSTA RICA-By mail to New Orleans
and thence by steamer, closes at this
office daily, except Sunday, al II 80 d. m.
end sli 80 p. m, Sundays at 81 100 D. M
and s1l:3O p. m. connecting mail closes
here Tuesdays at All 80 D. m.)
6 REGISTERED MAIL closes a. 500 D.
m. previous day.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-17
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE

NOTICE.
Sealed bids will be received at the office
OF Secretary of State up until 12 O'Clock
noon on the 22d day Of June, 1903. for the
erection Of two cyllendrick fire escapes at
the Hastings Asylum. as per plans and
specifications on file I'm the office OF SeCre-
tory OF State. The board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids
GEO w. MARSH,
J-lS-d-l0-t Secretary Of Board