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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
NAVAL CADETS PREPARING TO MEET VEST POINT.
crc York annapolis the Selection of the Eeven That Viii
7ch the Army

Interest in football at the United States Naval
Academy, at Annapolis, is just at its height.
The players organized into a separate squad
for the time being, messing together in of
the smaller mess halls and enjoying all the
favors with regard to diet requisite for their
severe course Of training. The marks of prepa
ration already visible on the countenances
Of some of the more enthusiastic candidates for
the honor OF playing in the great event of the
season-the game with the army cadets at
Franklin Field. Philadelphia this month In or
Ger to get the benefit of proper discipline and
practice, Manager Arthur q. Caffee of the naval
team is arranging for as many advance games
with minor teams the time and means at his
command will permit There are some teams
with which he would like to measure the
strength Of the navy eleven, however whose in
vitations he cannot accept because of the pro-
songed absence from duty at the Academy or the
heavy expense which acceptance would i'm
pose upon the players.
The four coaches from Yale University who
are directing the training at Annapolis are Civ
Ing the men plenty of hard work and careful in
struction. The players are excused frcm much
of their parade and drill duty, and while the
nlidshipmen and lower class men not on the
team are undergoing severe training from the
drill masters those parts of the parade
not occupied the football held, the
candidates for places the team that will con-
test football honors with the chosen men of the
Military Academy at West Point are equally
busy picking up the fine points of their spe-
cialty in athletics.
Every fair evening finds the benches along the
west side OF the football field at the Academy
well filed The people of Annapolis are almost
as keenly interested In the work as the coaches
the manager and the players. There are
goodly number Of comely matrons and pretty
maids among the spectators, and every COM
mendable play Is rewarded with appreciative
handkerchief applause.
or course. the players have not yet been Sc
lected for the various positions on the eleven
They will not be chosen definitely until the last
moment Every man who shows aptness In any
place Is being trained to get all that can be Sc
cured out Of his practice. When the important
moment for choosing between the candidates
for each place arrives the best will be selected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
"BISH" POTTER.

Bishop Potter has fund of humOr that makes
mis- stories extremely entertaining. Not long ago
he told the following:
When one has lived for years in America
without any special title in ordinary CONVERSE
ton. it is not easy to become accustomed to be
ing hailed my lord whenever any service is
rendered. During my various trips to Europe
found it impossible to go anywhere or do any
thing without being 1orded' right and left. At
last L in fair way of becoming spoiled
when little occurrence mercifulIy delivered me.
1 had reached home after a run abroad, and
while descending the gansplank met friend, an
old vestrymar of mine. He was hurrying on
board to receive his wife and daughters. PaUs-
ing midway up the PLANK, he grasped my hand
and shouted:
why. helIow. Bish. How you?' "-(Har-
per's Weekly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
IN ExlMPLE OF THE RULE.

Senator Bacon, of Georgia. has for his hobby
the natural sciences, in which be Is unusually
well versed.
He was talking one day about the effect OK
heat and cold explaining with great thorough
ness the rule that heat expands and cold con-
tracts"
Suddenly he smiled. Il am reminded OF a
story he said. There was a boys class in
physics before which this rule came. The rule
was discussed in its various aspects and bear
ings. and finally the teacher said.
" Brown. suppose you give me q good exam
pie OF the rule. Can You 90 it,
e Yes. sir. said Brown. In summer. when Il
is hot. the days are longer; and II winter, When
it is cold. the days are short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

Until that time one mans guess is about as good
anOther's. This fact however, does not deter
the friends of the players from making states.
all of which good until broken, and few, if
any, of which are likely to escape that fate. OF
the nearly thirty brawny young fellows who run
half a dozen times around the field every prac-
tice afternoon to warm up and improve their
wind. only third Will play against the
doughty West Pointers. and at present even the
coaches and the captain have only tentative
IDEAS as to who they will be.
Captain Soule's snappy work on the end of
the line if the selection was made to-day,
would make him almost certain of of the
two end positions. He is not in the best phys
icaI condition. however, as an unmistakabe limp
shows. This is said to be due to a cause so I'M
important that a week hence he may be in
prime condition for the severest work that is
likely to be offered.
Strassburger and Root are among the most
promising candidates for halfback Both are it
is said, showing strong claims for the position
even at this admittedly long distance from the
principal contest. Their admirers assert that
only an accident can preclude one or both from
playing in the West Point-Annapolis game
Oaks claims centre are said to be very
strong. and there are among the Academy en-
thusiasts many who seem to regard him as a
certainty for that place the team His
stanchest friends, however, reluctantly admit
that bad sprain or bruise may put him out of
commission. as it has hundreds of other sure
things" in football.
Farley is regarded at this time as one of the
strongest candidates for tackle on the list of
players. His work is peculiarly full of energy
and alertness. and the favor shown him in all
quarters is marked.
For fullback Halsey is looked upon with I'M
toto lob 10
commended, and he seems to be in excellent
form.
A week, or even a day, at this stage of prac-
tice may result In marked changes in the view
of those who are striving to create for the navy
a team that will emerge from the Philadelphia
game with the honor OF victory, for development
under such training the Annapolis players
are now receiving almost daily is sometimes
startlingly rapid 1t Is not impossible that some
Of the men who are now scarcely considered as
candidates for responsible positions on the team
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
MICROBES ON BANK BILLS.

Private" John Allen says that recently, whhe
awaiting his turn To do business with teller
in a Washington Jdnk, he overheard an amusing
conversation between two darkies ahead OK
him in the line.
The teller had Just finished counting some
very dilapidated ami dirty looking DIS
Did you know dat sometimes deFe 5 d lo' OK
dem nixon microbes in money asked one *
the darkies. -
"Yaas," replied the other negro. but 20 caint
make me believe it. De idear OF pusSOn Eit-
tfn' disease dat way. Look az Mistah Russell
Sage-hes eighty years old!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

may a week hence show a fitness which will
raise them TO the head of the list
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
ENTERTAINS AT CARDS.

Miss Roberta Morrison entertained very delightfully."- the Smart Set and a number of invited guests, at cards Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. H. McHugh, the affair being i'll compliment to Miss Mamie Nor rison, who is attending Hosmer Hall this year and has been spending the holidays at home.
 Dainty refreshments of sandwiches, salad, pickles and coffee were served, the winner of the prize, a box of writing paper, being Mrs. w. w. Me- Minn.
 Those present were Mesdames w.. A. O'Neal, E. D. Bracy, Wm. Bailey, J. L. Sells, J. H. McHugh, T. E. Mor- rison, J. L. Jones, Gus Martin, o. D.. Watson, Clyde Wood, T. E. Allen, Arthur Fels, w. w. McMinn, T. D.. Kinman, Jr., Robt. Cox of Little Rock; Misses Mabel Stayton, Hester Phillips, Mary Laird, Roberta and Mamie Mor rison and Mayme Palmer of Brinkley.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
MORNING STAR
 COMPANIES INTENTION.

When questioned about the Morn- ing Star line by reporter, Edwin Chadick, known as the father of the Choctaw, said:
 "Oh, l have nothing to do with that. l made survey of that line for some English parties. I made re- port of it. Col. Shalenberger made the survey for me and we located a 1 per cent grade from Newport to Yell vile. If built, that road will traverse a country rich in zinc, marble and tim Der. 1 never saw finer white oak than along that line. The marble appears to be in inexhaustive quantities. There is a fine quarry of gray marble, and I think there is whole mountain of it.
 "That line will always be an inde- pendent one. It will never become part of any great system, for the reason that the parties for whom we made the survey are largely interested in the zinc fields. English zinc is get ing scarce and the question of getting American mineral to England at the lowest cost is one that is attracting a great deal of attention now. The heaviest purchases, of course, will be made from those mines the product of which can be delivered cheapest"
 The intention of the promoters of the Morning Star road is to build line long enough to bring the product of the richest mines of North Arkan- sas to Newport, and there connect with barge line, which will be run in connection with a line of steamers plying between New Orleans and Eu- rope.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
AN ELABORATE DINNER.

MT. and Mrs o. D. Watson enter talned very charmingly a number of young gentlemen friends at six thirty o'clock dinner Tuesday evening. Their hospitality would hardly have been more gracious and refreshing and the well-appointed dinner would have won extravagant compliment even from connoisseur in the cui- sine art.
 The round table about which the guests were seated was beautiful in deed with it's Christmas tree agleam With the light of tiny candles and tinsel that reflected their light. The menu was elaborate and the manner Tn which it was served completed most elegant affair. At each plate was hand painted calendar, the work otMrs. k. L. Bennett, the subject there on being flowers and a bit of verse, which was read in turn by the favored individuals seated there. The menu was as follows: blue points; bouillon With toasted squares; baked turkey, potatoes, macaroni, asparagus on toast, brown bread, olives, cranberry punch; shrimp salad with mayonaise dressing; salted almonds; mince pie; ice cream and assorted cake; coffee < assorted nuts and raisins; cigars.
 The young gentlemen present were Messrs. Claude Erwin, F. P. Skip with, Alcorn Ferguson, John Stayton, Percy Van Dyke, Drs. Owen Walker and George Stephens, all of whom en- joyed the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson and will always re- member how delightfully."- they were entertained upon this occasion.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
MARRIED IN BATESVILLE.
MT. Peyton V. Ferguson of Gates, Tennessee and Miss Allie Ward Were Wed in Batesville Mon
 day Evening.

Saturday, December 27th, Miss Allie Ward and Mir. Peyton V. Ferguson of Gates, Tenn, who has been the guest of T. T. Ward and family, went to Bates vile on visit to the Puddle family and just before returning Monday af- ternoon, repaired to the Methodist parsonage, where they were united in marriage at 5 p. m. by Rev. z. T. Bennett, pastor of that church, li- cense having been previously pro- cured of the county clerk of that county.
 Returning on the evening passen- ger, they brought the first news of the plighting of their troth, which came as surprise to both relatives and friends, who were unaware that between these distant cousins an at tachment had sprung up that should lead them to the altar.
 They are guests for the present of the brides parents and are the recip- lents of the congratulations of many friends, who with the INDEPENDENT wish for them a bountiful portion of the riches, pleasures and happiness of life.
 MT. Ferguson is a pleasant young gentleman, whose occupation is farm ing and halls from our neighbor state of Tennessee. The bride is the oldest daughter of our fellow editor, Mir. T. T. Ward of the Herald, and possesses those graces of disposition and char acter that should make happy the home of the newly married.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
DANCE AT MINOR HOME.

The home of Col. L. Minor was the scene of gathering of young people Tuesday evening, who were assembled for the enjoyment of the waltz and two step.
 Light refreshments were served during the evening, of cake and coffee and the music upon this occasion by CriswelPs orchestra was unusually good.
 Those present were Misses Mary Laird, Mary and Hilda Bailey, Nor eene Kinman, Marille Dillard, Roberta and Mamie Morrison, Lou Minor, Claire Johnson, Gene Randy, Aubre Arnold, Della Bernstein, Jennie Me Cauley, Tillie Sprigg, Hester Phillips, Jamie Stephens, Emily Handford of Batesville, Messrs. F. P. Skipwith, Claud Erwin, w. E. and Alcorn Err guson, Jno. Prewitt, Frank Gullett, c. D. Jones, - Daniels, Wm. Par rish, Roy Dutton, Eugene Hirsch w. B. Egan, Tom billiard, Charles Holmes, Ed Sprigg, Sprigg Foushee, Mesdames Sam Taggart, Wm. and A. D. Bailey, T. D. Kinman, Jr., Narcie Minor; Messrs. and Mesdames c. w. True and w. A. O'Neal.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
APPEAL FOR FUNDS.

Pine Bluff, Ark, December 30.- Mrs. B. E. Benton, president of Ar kansas division of U. D. o., has is sued the following address:
 To All Chapters, U. D. O., Arkansas
 Division:
 The Confederate Monument com mittee intend to ask the next legisla- ture for an appropriation for the state monument. And to arouse their in terest it is desired to show them how much has already been acquired for that purpose. This is, therefore to request that without delay you inform Col. John G. Fletcher, Little Rock, treasurer of the committee, how much money you have raised for the monu- ment, and where that money is, whether in your possession or depos- ited elsewhere. This is desired so credit may be given where it proper ly belongs, and that the same money may not be twice counted.
 The committee do not design to assume control of the money in any way until properly turned over to them at the proper time, and when that proper time arrives you will doubtless add further sum to your contribution, as it is one of the chief objects of our association "to erect monuments to the heroes of the Con- federacy." And while we concede to the veterans the right to direct and execute, we, the Daughters, claim the privilege to aid in and contribute to this glorious work.
 MRS. |. B. BENTON. Pres ident Arkansas Division, U. D. c,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
AUDITOR AUSTIN DISAPPEARS.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 29.-On De cember 17 G. F. Austin, of Pittsburg Pa, auditor of the Home Water Com pany of this city, disappeared very suddenly, and, although search was immediately instituted for him and has been maintained from that date until now, no trace of him has been discovered.
 He was sick at the room over the German Bank, and has been sick sev- eral days. These rooms are in charge of the Metropolitan hotel, just across the street.
 Today the residence where Cora Garrison, colored, lives was searched, and the detective found a gold watch and chain belonging to the missing man. In the watch case was an in scription, showing that it had been given MT. Austin by his mother on his Fist birthday. A silver mounted hai1 brush, also the property of Mir. Austin was found in the room occupied bv the negress, who is one of the cham bermaids of the hotel.
 She was placed under arrest under suspicion of knowing something of the disappearance of Austin, and locked up pending further investigation. She claims the articles were given her bv the sick man, and stoutly asserts that she knows nothing about his disap- pearance.
 MT. Austin's brother came down from Philadelphia, and has, been probing into the affair in the hope of solving the mystery. The Garrison woman was seen in the sick mans room at o'clock on the evening of his supposed disappearance.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
COWBOY SMITH
 WON SECOND RACE.

The local walkers, selected by the Fire department proved to be slow in comparison with Cowboy w. A. Smith in the race at the opera house Tues day evening, the last named winning the ten mile walk by ? 21-2 laps over his contestants.
 s. H. Jackson won the first prize silver cup and the second was award ed Walter Branch, with whom Will Chavey had tied. These two had each walked their mile of the race in the same time and had to walk again to determine the rightful winner of sec Ond honors.
 Only fair house was present and the Fire department were rather dis appointed in the receipts.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
Eupion Oil

When buying Illuminating oil insist on having EUPIoN, the family safety. This is a 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 obtainable. The only merchants in Newporu that sell this igh-grade oil are Wolf-Goldman Mere. Co.,, w. 5. Chastain, Wilmans Bros, R. D. Wilmans, Heiliger's Union Market Co.,, Martin Bros, Har- ris < Daugherty L. G. DaVaul and 0. M. Bowen.
 Waters=PierCe Oil Comply
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
DRIVE TO ELMO.

Owing to the illness of Col. WY. Cook, the directors of the Morning Star Railroad were compelled to hold their meeting at Elmo Wednesday Colonel Cooks presence was neces- sary in order to secure a quorum of the members with which to do busi- ness.
 The local members of the board, J. M. and J. w. Stayton, and L. Minor left Wednesday noon in hack for the country home of Colonel Cook, where the meeting will be held.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
IN HONOR OF MRS. CLARK.

Mrs. J. c. Walker entertained in- formally Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Henry w. Clark of Chicago Light refreshments were served and the afternoon greatly enjoyed.
 Those present were Mesdames M. A Dorsey, l. Sprigg, DuVall, J. J. Webster, Sam Taggart, L. J. bills R. B. Willis, A. D. Bailey, 0. H. and R. D. Wilmans.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
SHOT WHILE HUNTING.

Little Rock, Dec. 29-Mort Moore, baker, who lives at B Bentonville, was accidently shot by companion Sat- urday while out hunting. He re- ceived load of shot from both bar rels of gun in his leg. The wound is a painful one, but not regarded as dangerous.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
SMALL POX PREVALENT
 AT POPLAR BLUFF

Health officer Dr. Johnson reported seventeen new cases of smallpox Tuesday, making total of sixty eight cases in all at Poplar Bluff says the Citizen. None of these seem to be of a dangerous nature. Several parties who have fully recovered from the disease will be given their freedom during the week
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02

boil after the heavy rains that visited this section The second growth of the staple was far beyond the expec- tation of the predictors. Some of the cotton fields in western Mississippi look as though it had never been picked this season, though in some places it has been twice picked
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02

season it was thought by the cotton
 kings that the best part of the crop would be out by the first of the new year, but it has developed that in many parts of the country nearly half, or at least third, of the crop is yet to be picked. It is remarkable the amount of cotton that remains in the
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Our stock of holiday goods is now complete and open for your inspec- tion. Don't fail to see the greatest assortment of Christmas presents ever shown in Newport. No trouble to show goods. Come early and often. l. D. Price. 197 btf
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
HOLIDAY
 EXCURSION RATES

The Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf R.. R. will sell holiday excursion tickets locally at one fare for the round trip. December 24, 25 and 31, 1902, and Jan uary 1, 1903, limited for the return un- til January 2, 1908. h43s v
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
AUGUSTA HOTEL BURNED.

Augusta, Dec. 30.-The Jones hotel, owned by Mrs. Octa Jones and run by Mrs. Bob Boles, burned Sunday morn ing. Mrs. Boles had $500 insurance on the furniture, and Mrs. Jones $500 in the Planters Insurance Company of Arkansas. The house was valued at $2,5O0.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02

Hon. H. L. Remmel, chairman of the Republican State Central Com mittee, came up from Little Rock Tuesday night and will be guest at the home of L. Hirsch for couple of days.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
HELENA'S HEAVY
 COTTON RECEIPTS.

Helena, Dec 29.-1n spite of the unsuitable weather for cotton gather ing, hauling and ginning, the receipts at this market continue to be record breakers. NAt the first of the cotton
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02
Warning Order.

Annie Newman, Plaintiff,
 In the Jackson Maurice Newman, Defendant, Circuit Court The defendant Maurice Newman is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and an swer the complaint of the plaintiff, Annie New man.
 J. $. JONES, Clerk December 31, 1902. 35 wit
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-02

December 31, 1902.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11

when camping. and that he was "a dab" az
cooking. too.
He had supper and stopped over night az thu
Welborns. and discussed my affairs with them
He was to dispose Of my ring for me. and came
for II with Mr. WelbOTn- AS I stood on the old
porch saying goodby to my visitors. I opened
the shabby leather case and looked once more at
Nemesis The moon had Just risen. flooding
meadow and sea with its light. The air was full
OF sweet spring scents From the distant pond
came the plaintive cry OF the whippoorvin II
was very lovely, but my heart ached- The circle
Of diamonds spanked brilliantly. but the en-
erald, translucent in the moonlight, gave forth
no ray.
CTo be continued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
CHILDREN AT CoNEY ISLAND.

Miss J. Olmstead. president Of Manhattan Branch
No. II. took twenty-five children from the vicinity
OF South Ferry a trolley outing to COnsy Island
last week An early start made n the morn
ing that they might have much time possible
the beach and yet return before the rush hours
Of travel It great treat to these little Ones
and Miss Olmstead made them all neat and comfort
able by supplying extra articles OF clothing.
One little girl was so scantily clad that 1t would
have been Impossible for her to go had not some
articles from the supply closet been given TO her
A substantial luncheon OF bread and butter, cheese
cake. etc. taken along with the party and the
milk was bought at the beach The ride on the
merry-go-rounds. the many curious and anusl1S
sights and two three hours on the sand made
day Of perfect happiness for these children OF the
tenement houses.
Miss Olmstead says: II am anxious TO take a
little lame girl for a sail a trolley ride She
walk with my assistance. and am planning
to get up a special trip ana invite a few older
girls who have not had even half day or recrea-
ton this summer. to go with Us. They can taxa
the babies they must for with them
zone Of members has interested those with
whom she works to raise sufficient money to send
one OF their comrades to the country for a few
weeks. The father is dead and the family Is not
able to make any provision for her She has been
i'll and needs the change. so have made arrange
ments for her to have this pleasure. which am
sure will prove Sunshine act