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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-02

Next year" the farmer SAID with CLEO,
"When veriant fields J scan,
I'll organize a trust l. be
The champion green GGcds man.
Washington Star.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY
 SELECT SECOND SITE

Fort Smith, Jan. 5.The Daughters of the Confectionery, at a meeting this afternoon, decided to abandon the idea of placing the Confederate monu- ment i'll the National cemetery and voted to erect it ill the county court house yard. The war department re- gently, in response to a protest made by Sam Peters and other federal veterans, decided that a monument to the Confederate dead could be erected in the National cemetery, where so many Southern soldiers are buried, but that the monument must be with out the figure of a Confederate soldier surmounting it, and must be without the reproduction of a Confederate flag, with the words, "Lest We For get, which are distinguishing features of the design chosen by the Daughters of the Confectionery. The c. A. R. post here is in full sympathy with the ladies.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
WATCH ST. LOUIS.

The greatest Worlds Fair the world has ever seen will be held at St. Louis in 1904. To keep in touch with the work of preparation for this great Worlds Fair and to get all the news of all the earth, every reading person should at once subscribe for the $ eat newspaper of St. Louis, the GLOBE DEMOCRAT. It stands pre- eminent and alone among American newspa- pers, and acknowledges no equal or rival. It's circulation extends to every state. and territory of the Union, to Canada and Mexico, and to every part of the World where there are readers of the English language. It ought to be in your home during the coming year. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue. b9t
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
FUNERAL SERVICES,

The funeral services of the late Mrs. Hattie Stayton Waterman were held at. St. Paul's Episcopal church Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, conducted in most impressive way by the rector, Rev. N. B. Norton.
 The vested choir entered the church followed by the rector next the casket fairly hidden beneath the floral offerings of friends, then the family. The service was beautiful, including the favorite hymns of the deceased as told by the turned down leaves of her hymnal.
 "Lead Kindly Light" was one of these and was very sweetly sung by the choir.
 The flowers, tributes to and em- blems of the purity of the departed life, were of that rich profusion, which marked the number of her friends. Services were also held at the grave in Walnut Grove cemetary, conducted by Rev. Mir Norton.
 The pall-bearers were Messrs. 5. R. Phillips, Alcorn Ferguson, Robert Harder, John Wallace, w. R. Thomp- son and Gustave Jones.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
WILL ALSO INCORPORATE.
lContrihuted.


 The Articles of Association and In- corporation of the American COnfec- tionary Company, with headquarters at Newport, Ark, will be filed with the secretary of the state sometime this week A most enthusiastic meet ing of the corporators was held at the office of Riley Mayhan, in this city Saturday evening. The capital stock is to be S5O.00, divided into five hum dred shares of ten cents each, all of which stock is subscribed. One half of the stock to be paid up at once. The following named gentlemen were elected to serve as officers and direc- tors for the first year:
 Riley Mayhan, president, Y s. Stephens, 1st vice. president; T. J. Watson, 2nd vice. president; Wesley Beard, secretary, J. W. Grubbs, treasurer; and the directors, as fol- lows: Riley Mayhan, T. s. Stephens, T. J. Watson, Wesley Beard, J. w, Grubbs, H. A. Ridley, w. R. Stewart, J. w. Phillips, Milt Stuckey, T. T. Ward, N. B. Wishon, A, D. Bailey, John w. Wallace and L. Minor. Judge J. w Phillips and Milt Stuckey were chosen s attorneys to represent the corporation for the ensuing year. The place of business of the corpora tion will be in the city of Newport, in the building now occupied by Riley Mayhan, and at such other places in Arkansas and elsewhere as the board of directors may deem expedient The business proposed to be carried on is the wholesale and retail of pea nuts and other confectionaries. O.W Scarborough and o. H Wilmans will be the travelling salesmen.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
LUCIEN c. CAUSE
Paper Prepared and Read by Mrs. Peyton Ferguson, Nee Allie Ward at Meeting of L. c. Cause
 Chapter of U. D. o.
lBy Request of Chapter. )

Lucien Courteworth Cause was born in Brunswick county, Mort Carolina on December 25, 1888. When quite young he removed, with his family to Lauderdale county, Tennessee. He received his early education in the private school there.
 He then took the Academic course in the University of Virginia; subse- quently graduating in the law school of Cumberland University located at Lebanon, Tennessee, and better known as the Lebanon Law School. In company with young friend, i'm mediately after graduation, he came to Arkansas in 1859 locating at Jack sonport, where he began the practice of his profession.
 l When the Civil war broke out he entered the volunteer service, serv- l ing throughout the four years con hict, during which time he rose to the rank of Colonel Tn 1865 he again commenced the practice of law at JacEsonport, and in 1866 was elected a member of the state legislature. During the troublous times in Arkan- sas he was selected as one of the commissioners to represent the state government at Washington. In 1872 he was candidate for congress from this district; was elected by several thousand majority, but notwithstand- l ing this fact his opponent, Asa Hodges, was given the seat. He was nominated for the filth and 10th congresses, and elected both times by large majorities This is the record, and this the career in brief of the 1 gentleman for whom this chapter IS named. To say that he was a man and a gentleman would sum up the full measure of his qualities, but we think we would be recreant to ou4 I high regard and esteem for him if we did not use our pen in giving a just estimate of him in the various rela- tions as sustained by him to his fam 1 ily. his country and his profession. As a husband and father, no one ever M such relations more worthily ]; in no place did he show his genial at tributes of mind and heart to more advantage than in the family circle. To his friends he was an ever welcome I visitor. To his country he did his duty, both as citizen and in rep resentative capacity. Also as mem Der of the profession he adopted early in life, he was one most es- teemed throughout the State. If he erred, it was mistake of the head, and not of the heart.
 All honor to the memory of the Honorable Lucien c. Cause.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
NEW THROUGH CAR LINES FROM TO THE PACIFIC COAST.

The Rock Island System" Choc- taw, Oklahoma x Gulf R. R., have established through personally con ducted tourist sleeping car lines to California and Portland, Oregon.
 The California car leaves Memphis every Tuesday at 800 q. m., Little Rock 1:15 p. m., South McAlester, I. T., 10:5O D. n. same day, Oklahoma City 2:40 a. m. Wednesday, Fl Reno $40 a. m. arriving Fl Paso, Tex, Thursday morning, Los Angeles Fri day morning and San Francisco Sat urday morning.
 The Portland, Oregon, car leaves Memphis every Thursday on the same schedule arriving Denver 7:30 Satur day morning, Ogden Sunday morning and Portland Monday morning.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
LICENSE CONTEST WARM.

DeVall's Bluff, Jan. 5.-A warm contest is being waged over the ques- tion of issuing liquor license at this place to w. R. Brown & Go. The opp ponents of license presented to the court petition, signed by over 300 Brown & Go. presented one signed by more than goo. The antis asked time to purge and amend This was granted, and the hearing will be to- morrow at Des Arc.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
PUBLIC INSTALLATION
EXERCISES


 Though only small number of vis- itors were present Monday evening al the Odd Fellows installation exer- cises, the program proved quite in teresting. Noble Grand Elect Gustave Jones delivered an address and thanked the lodge for the honor con ferred upon him.
 Judge M. M. Stuckey made an in- structive exposition of Odd Fellow ship and short talks were also made by Judge J. w. Phillips, Capt. c. w Hurley and Alcorn Ferguson. Rev J. w. Smith made an extemporaneoui address upon Fraternity"
 After these exercises had been con cluded lunch was served, completing the evenings program
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
SURVEY ALMOST COMPLETED

DeVall's Bluff, Jan. 5. The survey and estimate for the extension of the Rock Island from Des Arc to this place will be completed this week. The ex- tension will connect with the main line at sSS," one and one half miles west of here. But the trains will run into this station. The people here are united on the proposition for the road to come to this point.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
POPLAR BLUFF IS
 SMALL POX STRICKEN

The smallpox situation at Poplar Bluff continues to prove interesting and does not lack for developments, says the Citizen. Health Officer pr. Johnson reports eight cases released today, three cases placed in the pest house, and total of eighty cases un- der his charge.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
IN HONOR OF HER GUEST

Miss Carrie Garrison entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Alice Mills of Little Rock, those present being Misses Mae Whit taker, Blanche Stallings, Minnie Lee Jago, Cora West, Bessie Buford, Ruth Wallace, Lillie Randy, Willie Howell, Annie GuIlett and Rina Price.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-06
TO CITIZENS OF NEWPORT
 AND VICINITY.

It is with pleasure that thank you for your generous patronage for the past few months, and if can secure a location I will endeavor to merit your patronage in future.
 219 d6t R. l.. WILSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Army Orders.

Captains Hugh L. Scott, 7th Cavalry, and
Lewis H. Strother, 22d Infantry, have been
ordered before army examining board
at Fort Myer, Va, for examination for pro-
motion
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Contract Surgeon c. r. Byars. one
month; Captain John H. Wholley, I'd In
fantry, two months extension on account
of sickness: Major Frederick G. Hodgson,
quartermaster. four months with permis-
sion to go abroad.
Captain William r. Smith, Artillery
Corps, has been ordered to West Point,
N. Y, for duty at the Military Academy.
Captain William NJ. Wright. ID Infantry,
aid-de-camp, has been ordered to Hot
Springs Ark, for treatment at the army
and navy general hospital at that place.
Major Louis B. Lawton, retired, has been
detailed as professor of military science
and tactics at Shattuck School, Faribault,
MINI.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward A. Goodwin,
recently promoted from major, 10th Cav
airy has been assigned to the 9th Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
CAPT. CONVERSE REPORTS.
Trying to Account for the Disaster on
the Massachusetts,,

the Massachusetts.
The Secretary of the Navy has received
a report from Capt. G. A. Converse, COM
manding the battle ship Illinois, president Of
the board appointed to investigate the re-
cent explosion in the twelve-inch gun tur-
ret OF the battle ship Massachusetts three
weeks ago. in which nine seamen lost their
lives. Captain Converse says, in part:
1t appears that the gun was loaded, the
breech locked, primed and ready for elec-
trio firing. One of the gums crew cooked
the firing locks, which broke the electric
current. Consequently the gun could not
be fired electrically. as ordered. 1t then be-
came necessary to restore the electric con-
nect1on by lowering the hammer of the fire
lock- is supposed. that fearing that the
lock might slip while being lowered and
thus fire the gun prematurey-the primer
In use discharged by electricity and per-
cuss1on-an order was given to open the
breech in order that the plug might be
turned away from the gun before letting
the hammer of the firing lock down It
appears probable that in so doing the lam
yard which fires the lock must have been
caught or pulled accidentally, thus dis
charging the primer. A sheet of flame shot
from the primer into the gun, where lay
the powder charge, and the explosion oc-
Cured. The primer was removed from the
gun after the explosion, and found to have
been fired by percussion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Blu HAMARA DEFEATED.
Pretender to Moorish Throne Utterly
Routed bv Sultan's Forces.

TANGIER. Morocco, February 2.-The de-
tails of the sultan's victory Thursday over
the forces Of the pretender Blu Hamara,
show that the battle was stubbornly con-
tested, and that the formers success was
largely due to the cooperation at a criti-
cal moment of the Benz Ourin tribe, whose
detection from the rebels the sultan had
previously purchased.
The artillery Of the imperial forces, which
were commanded by the minister Of war,
Ell Menebhi, consisted Of eight Maxims and
four krupps. The sultan's troops opened
the attack early in the morning and short
ly afterward the pretender's camp was as
sailed in the rear by the Benz Ourins. In
spite Of the surprise and disadvantages Of
position the rebels stubbornly maintained
their ground and desperate fighting con-
tinued for three hours. The slaughter was
then broke. abandoned their camp and fed
in the direction Of Taxa.
The imperial troops are pursuing the
fugitives. and if Bu Hamara Is not among
the slain his capture is confidently expect
ed. Ell Menebhi is pushing on toward Taxa
with the object Of entirely crushing the re-
bellion and Furnishing the disloyal tribes.
He reports that he found the rebels much
more numerous than expected, but that he
captured all their war munitions.
There is great rejoicing at Fee as result
Of the victory Of the sultan's forces.
A dispatch from Tangier yesterday says:
The sultan's troops have utterly routed the
forces of the Moorish pretender and cap
tured Bu Hamara himself.
A special courier who arrived today, after
making record journey from Fez, brought
this news He reports that at daybreak
last Thursday the army of the sultan, COM
manded by the war minister, El Menebhi,
attacked the pretender's position, and in
flicted a complete defeat on his following,
at the same time capturing Bu Hamara.
Another runner who has reached here
from Fee confirms the news of the defeat
of the rebels, but says that the report of
the capture of the pretender is incorrect
He adds that it is uncertain whether Blu
Hamara's body was among the great num-
Der slain. The sultan's victory was abso-
Lutte. almost the entire following of the pre-
tender being either slain captured. His
camp, provisions and ammunition were
taken, and the artillery which was lost by
the sultan's army in the battle of Decem-
Der % was recaptured. Even If Blu Ha-
mara escaped, it is hopeless for him to seek
TO retrieve his defeat. as his claim that he
is saint is exploded. The details regard
ing the battle are rheager, but 1t Is known
that the pretender's camp was surprised
and rushed at dawn.
There are great rejoicings here at the
sultan's victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
STATISTICS ON MINING
FURNISHED TO THE STRIKE COM
MISSION TODAY. . a
w. w. Ruley, Who Complies Facts and
Figures for the Government,
on Stand.

PHILADELPHIA, February '2.-Statisti-
cal testimony was presented today by the
Reading company to the anthracite coal
strike commission. W. W. Ruley OF this
city. who conducts a bureau maintained Dy
the coal-carrying railroad companies ior
the purpose of collecting statistics concern
ing the hard coal production. said the
United States government utilizes the data
collected by his bureau. He said MS re-
ports were based on the statements 1ur-
nished monthly by the railroad companies.
A, C. Wilson of Pottsville, land agent
In the employ of the company, testiheo 10
the amount Of taxes paid by the corpora
ton on the mining region.
Statements were introduced showing the
average annual earnings Of employees other
than mine workers in number OF Penn
sylyania cities. The number of wage earn
ers affected by these statistics was 41S. $50,
the average individual earnings being given
as $462 annually.
Tables showing the comparative bank sta
tiSticS of the anthracite, bituminous and
agricultural sections of Pennsylvania were
also presented, the per capita deposits in
the hard coal region being given as Isl .50.
statement of the tax statistics showed
the value of taxable property In the an
thracite region to be $215 $50. 152.
Counsel for the mine workers today took
occasion to correct the statement published
recently that the union had Withdrawn its
demand for payment by weight in the
Schuylkill region. The demand had never
been made, he said, with regard to the
Schuylkin field, and consequently it could
not have been withdrawn.
Counsel for the Reading company. in a
statement to the commission, said Presi-
dent Mitchell Of the United Mine Workers
had said that President Baer of the Read
ing company had charged the mine work
ers with the responsibility for twenty-one
murders during the recent strike. Mr..
Baer, counsel said, desired to correct the
impression. He had never made the charge
that twenty-one murders had been COM
mitted by members of the union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Portrait of Chas. Emory Smith.

Chief Clerk Blaine w. Taylor Of the Post
Office Department received this morning a
life-sized, half-length painting of Mr..
Charles Emory Smith, ex-postmaster gen
eral, which is to be added to the collection
OF similar pictures now in the Post Office
Department. The picture is an excellent
likeness, and has been set up temporarily
IN the main corridor Of the Post Office De-
partment. The picture was painted at the
order OF the department in Philadelphia. It
was finished only few weeks ago and was
placed In a handsome frame. In transit to
this city the frame was damaged, and this
damage will have. to be repaired before the
picture can be hung in the Postmaster Cen
erals office with the pictures Of other for
mer heads of the department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
AMENDMENTS VOTED DOWN.
Mr.. Morgan's Propositions Defeated in
the Foreign Relations COMMITTEES.

The committee on foreign relations Of the
Senate was again in session today, the en-
tire time being taken up in a discussion Of
amendments to the canal treaty offered by
Senator Morgan.
Every amendment that has SO far been
presented by Mr.. Morgan, and acted on has
been voted down. II is understood that
while some members Of abe committee
might be inclined to aceapt many OF these
amendments II they were framing a treaty
/. to be submitted for ratification. yet the fact
that great delay would be experienced II
the treaty Is not taken In its present FORM
and the further fact that in a general way
It is regarded as fairly well serving the pur-
pose of the United States. is sufficient to
cause the committee. with the exception Of
Mr.. Morgan to accept 1t just as 1t Is. There
Is little doubt that every amendment to be
offered by Mr.. Morgan will be voted down
for these reasons
How much time Is to be taken up by Mr.
Morgan in the discussion of the treaty in
the COMMITTEES IS an Interesting problem
that no one appears to be able to solve
Another meeting has been called for tomor-
row morning and meetings will be held
daily until the treaty is disposed Of The
committee has reached only the second sec
ton of the treaty.
Senator Morgan said In the cnurse OF his
discussion OF the. question that hts only pur-
pose was to perfect the treaty 50 that there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
SENT BACK FOR TRIAL.
Another Step in the Celebrated Hill
mon Insurance Case.

The celebrated Kansas insurance case
which grew out of the alleged death of John
w. l1ilmon in that state in 1879 was today
sent back to the trial court for the sixth
trial. Hillmon's life was insured in the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany for $35, 5,0OO and when his death was
reported the payment Of the policy was re-
sisted on the ground that he entered into a
conspiracy with others to disappear, have
the report circulated that he was dead, then
substitute the corpse of another man and
claim payment on the policy. Hillmon dis
appeared while travelling on the plains with
a man named Brown. who swore that he
had been killed by the accidental discharge
of gun.
The case has been In the courts ever since
The circuit court OF appeals for the eighth
circuit at the last nearing decided the case
in favor of the claim Of the widow Of the
insured man, but the Supreme Court re-
versed the opinion on the ground of errors
in the trial. The opinion was delivered by
Justice Brown. Justices Brewer and White
dissenting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
FOG RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOOTING
One Man Wounded and Another Prob
ably Fatally Shot.

CHICAGO. February "A dense fog
which settled down over Chicago last night
was the cause of the probably fatal shoot
ing of one man, the wounding of another
and number of accidents in different parts
of the city.
A collision of pedestrians, which, the VIC
tins say, was due to the fog, led TO the
shooting of Patrick Walsh. probably fatally
wounded, and his companion. Patrick No.
Ian, slightly wounded, by two Italians with
whom they collided at Fulton and North
Halsted streets. The assailants escaped In
the mist without pursuit
The fog seriously impeded all traffic.
Even in the downtown district the at
mosphere was so misty that motormen and
cab drivers experienced difficulty In avoid
ing accidents Farther out extraordinary
caution was necessary to avoid collisions
Street cars moved slower than usual and
elevated trains were also delayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
PLEASED WITH HIS VISIT.
Gen. Miles Tells of His Interview With
British King.

LONDON, February 2.-Lieutenant Cen
eral Miles who returned here from Wind
sor today. said to representative Of the
Associated Press:
THE king received me most cordially, re-
called pleasant memories of our visit here
at the time of the jubilee and spoke as
friendly as ever of America. He showed
keen interest in the far east. on which SUBJ
1ect was able to give him some informa-
ton. Altogether 1t was a most pleasant
visit.
The king said he hoped the Prince and
Princess of Wales would be able to visit
America Nothing, however. is definitely
settled.
Gen. Miles declined to discuss either the
Venezuelan or the Philippine questions.
By what the general terms "a mistake on
the part OF somebody here, Mrs. Miles was
not invited to Windsor castle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATION.
Increase for the Month Of January
$056, ,238.

The monthly circulation statement issued
by the controller Of the currency shows that
at the close of business January 81 the total
circulation Of national bank notes was
1888 ,546. an increase for the month of
1856, 6,23S.
The circulation based on United States
bonds amounted to $40, 5S7 93Y, an increase
for the year of SIS. 300, ,54s, and a decrease
for the month Of 81, ,539, ,9O5.
The circulation secured by lawful money
amounted to $43. 1856, COT, an increase for the
year OF 6.219, 1888, and an increase for the
month of $5S3 667.
The amount of United States registered
bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes
was $342 1903, $40. and to secure public de-
posits $153. .402O O7O, of which amount $19, 5O2, :
500 was in state and city bonds.
The monthly coinage statement shows
that the total coinage executed at the mints
Of the United States during January was
so. .563, ,0sS, follows: Gold. s.. 7.635. .17s; sill
yer, 81, III, 600; minor coins, $220,91O.