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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

How are you getting on with your
invention27
Beautifully answered the enthu-
EiAst The advertisements are an
completed and IN hne working or
dsE.--Washington Star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16
ne Banquet.

The moth he II an epicura
Who eats full OF with dainty Hsal.
He eats his MI
You foot the bin
For his nice hfty-dollar neal
-Washington Star.
IN REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

Dix-IS your income sufficient 70 sup
ply all your needs2
Hix-Yes; but it isn't sufficient 70
supply half of my wants.-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

Weary WiIlie-YOu'd hardly fink Il
nam, but 1 was Oneet grand Vizier 20
de sultan of Toikey.
Mrs. Farmer-And what reduced you
20 this2
Weary WiIhe-Buyin' bonnsts fer me
harem- nam - Louisville Courier
Journal.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

BroWuinEky-That fellow Blank d
Eather dense, Isn't he7
smithOFieh-Wen, I guess yea. he
only tine he ever gets next Il in q bar
her ahOp.-Cneinnat Enquirer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

Jones-So y0u think smoking Is good
Cor headaehe7
Smith-Tes. Ny mOtherin4aW al
Ways leaves the room when I smoke.
-InaEA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

Applicant-Fm . graduate Of cor
EeEp0ndenee school, sir.
Nerehant-Wen. I won't count thGt
oEainst you. IN give you q trial.
Toung ma1.-Puek-
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16
ne charisabIs SEX.

He-What an exceptionally good
complexion Mrs. FortyOdd haSl
She-Yes; it's too good to Be tFuA.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

POmPOus Customer-That insect
powder you sold me the other day il
no good. The eOeEroaehes fatten on
Ahable Salesman-Yes, sir. That's
the frst stage. They get fat on II and
then die Of aPOplexy. Come round next
week and report again. Anything
can do for you, ma'am2-Tit-Bits.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

Ars. NeWlyWed-But even e my hat
did cost 500. don't you think It &
perfectly EIling2
EE.EeWlyWed-YOE killing the goose
that laid the golden egg that bought
IN. 7. Tines.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

aEEs-H0u did casey lose his Job Is
Pat-He stopped Wurrk the FIRST
tolms h blsG lis Whistia-E. =
@s Bog Guazsea 3zEha.
New. Johuzy. can Jon ten ne whs
huilt tie arkGe
sNoss
Ehat's right. Johnny-it Was NoIh-
Ella. give Johnny tie prize picture
sar1. s-Baltinors News
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-05-16

ne weather nan doth prOpheGg,
Because cur minds Il pleases:
But ncue TIE Les. q cloud Gaill b,
And does tust what e pleaso8.
-TashinEtnn star.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
EUCHRE CLUB
 ENTERTAINED.

The Euchre Club was enter tained in a very charming man. her by Mrs. A. Fels at her pretty home on Hazel street Tuesday evening.
 Those present besides the club members were: Mesdames Robt. Hooker and Joe Kennedy; Misses Mabel Stayton, Lucy Branden- burg, Roberta Morrison, Ladye Pagan, Lula Wolf, Mary Laird, Aubrey Arnold and MT. c. E.. Erwin.
 The hostess was assisted in serving dainty refreshments of nut salad, chicken croquettes, olives and coffee by Mrs. A. G. Anderson and Miss Lula Wolf.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
PASSENGER WRECKED.

Fast south bound passenger No. 3 on the Iron Mountain, due here at 4:47 p. m. was wrecked between Delaplaine and Peach Orchard above Hoxie on the Mis- souri division, Tuesday after noon, caused by an axle on the engine breaking.
 Every coach was overturned and a number of people badly bruised and injured, though mir aculously none were killed.
 The night trains were sent around via Knobel, Wynne & Bald Knob and the wreck was cleared Wednesday morning, Nos. 5 and il coming through several hours late.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
BARONESS BUYS
 ARKANSAS RESORT.
Potash Sulphur Springs Sold to English Woman for
 $65,0 ,0O0.

Hot Springs, Dec. 22. -E. E. Woodcock today confirmed the sale of Potash Sulphur Springs to Baroness M. De Palindt of London, England. The consid- eration was $65, 900. Mr. Wood cock reserved a piece of ground upon which he will erect an ele- gant country residence. With this exception he disposed of the entire property. Mr. Woodcock will manage the hotel and springs until the return of the baroness to this country in a couple or three months, when she will take possession. MT. Woodcock declined to state whether he would continue in this capacity longer than agreed upon at pres ent.
 The new owners contemplate making very extensive improve ments in the property. The baroness will probably spend S20, GOO or $50, 900, it is thought, when she is finally settled in her new American home in erecting a new hotel, beautifying the grounds, and perhaps may finance long projected electric car line to this famous resort, which, 1t is thought, would be a fine investment.
 The site of Potash Sulphur Springs was located upon by Mr. Fairchild, one of the first settlers in this section, and father of MT. Woodcock's first wife. He dis covered the valuable properties .of the springs and with great foresight and judgment home steaded the place and acquired by purchase adjacent property.
 There are over 500 acres in the tract deeded to the Baroness Palindt and it is one of the most desirable and best paying hotels and watering places in this coun- try.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23

No. 42, K. of P, for two terms and was also elected chancellor commander of the E. E. Fluker at the time of organization of the above named lodge was re- elected; Allen Broyles, V. C.; J. R. Currie, M. of E.; J. B. Brown lee, M. of F.; Albert Harrel, K. of R. 6 S.: John Williams, M. at A.; D. J. Jackson, l. G.: Thos. Wright, o. G.; Harvey Warren, marshal; s. D. McNiel, adminis- trator; w. H. Reed, past chan celor; w. M. Smith, M. of w.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
NOTICE.

Parties desiring to take advan- tage of the reduced rates to points North and to the South east during the holidays will oblige us if they will notify us a day or two before they intend leaving, so that in case we do not have the ticket on hand that we can procure them. 98btd
 THOs. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
LIVERYME FARMERS DRAYMEN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize a good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS-PIERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
COLORED LODGE
 ELECTS OFFICERS.

E. E. Fluker Lodge No. 120, K. of F., colored, met in regular session last evening and elected the following officers: ". l.. Farmer who served as chancellor commander of Sun Set Lodge
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
TO REDUCE TOLL.
Congressman Macon of Helena Introduces Bill to Lower Toll Charges on Big Mem
 phis Bridge.

Congressman R. B. Macon of Helena has written a letter to an Arkansas friend explanatory of his bill limiting the toll over the Memphis bridge to 25 cents. He says in the letter:
 r> Upon reading the existing bridge law I found that the com- pany was allowed to collect such rates of toll for crossing it's bridge at Memphis as might be approved from time to time by the secretary of war. l then found that under the authority given him he had seen fit to ap- . prove a 50-cent toll as the charge for each passenger crossing it. l knew the charge was an unrea- sonable one and therefore set about to get such relief as 1 could for the people that l had the honor to represent. The ques- tion with me then was what kind of bill could l get through congress reducing the toll to something like a reasonable fig ure. So after mature considera- tion and investigation of the mat ter concluded that the surest way to get the relief sought was to introduce a bill amending the existing law so the secretary of war could not approve a higher rate of toll than g cents for each passage over the bridge. My amendment to the law begins with the words provided and continues to the end of the bill.
 All of the bill down to the proviso is the language of the law as it exists now. Thus, you see, my amendment does not give additional power or force to the existing law, nor does it in any wise add to it's lease of life. in word, the only change that it seeks to make in the law as it now stands is to say to the sec retary of war that he shall not approve a greater toll than the sum of 25 cents for each passen- ger that sees fit to cross it, or who is forced to cross it to mar ket his produce or reach the bed side of a dying mother whom he left behind when he went to cast his fortune with the people of Arkansas.
 If that be treason to my peo- pie, then I am a traitor, and l am proud of it. If it be thing for which I ought to be damned, I am ready to take my medicine. I felt when introduced the bill, and I feel now, that any at tempt to enact a law prohibiting the bridge company from collect ing any toll whatever from pas sengers crossing the bridge would meet certain death in congress, It would be too drastic and would furnish it's enemies with toe much argument against it. We must at least present a reason able front here and elsewhere if we accomplish anything.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
l 'tt''i $ s aptI sI.,,

Dear Santa Claus: I am a lit tie girl 8 years old and I want you to please bring me new cloak, a big doll and go-cart for my doll, some candy and nuts, etc. Your friend,
 Maud Sconyers.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23
Maud Sconyers.

My Dear Santa: Please bring me doll and doll bed and a mu- sic box, some candy, nuts and oranges. I am 9 years old. Your little friend, Jennie Sconyers.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-23

Dear Old Santa: am 13 years old and I thought you would bring me anything 1 want. 1 would like to have a pair of skates and sled, some candy and oranges and nuts and that's all. Your friend,
 Johnnie J. Sconyers.
 Dear Old Santa: I am a little boy 8 years old and have to get my little sister to write for me. I want you to bring me a little pony, a little boy doll and a horn and a little bucking mule, candy, nuts and oranges. Your little friend, Fred Hall.
 Dear Santa. I will tell you that I want you to put in my stocking doll, work basket, pencil box, candy, nuts, apples, and oranges. Please put scis- sors, thimble, needles and thread in the work basket. Please Santa, bring my little sister Irene the same you bring me. Your little friend,
 Jessie B. Kimberlin.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
The Pos: of:icr Charges.

Washington. Speciality directions
OF President Roosevelt. thorough in
vostigation has been made into the
charges preferred by Seymour w. Tai
loch against the management Cf af-
fairs OF the Washington, ID. {. post
Office This Investigation has bCcn
made by Charles j. Bonaparte and
Holmes Conrad, special counsel of
the government in the prosccution O;
the Postofiiccs fraud oaa"s. and u is
independent CT and entirely supple
mentary to the report made ~
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Brstow on the charges preferred by
Mr. Tulloch. Mr. Bristow's roporI-
Mr.. Conrad said. was simply n collcc-
tion of the facts in the case as re
ported by poStoncc inspectors, anG
contained no opinions as to the
merits Of the charges. The inVestga-
tion made by Messrs. Bonapartc and
Conrad will go into the merits of the
charges. and will express an opinion
a. to whether or not the accused per-
sons are Vindicated or are guilty Of
the offenses charged against then
The conclusions drawn from their
inquiry will be embodied in report
which will be submitted to The At
torney General the latter part of thig
week. No prosecutions will follow
from any conclusions the report may
draw, as the offenscs, if any have
been committed, are barred by the
statute OF limitations.
The President. says Mr.. Conrad.
was very anxious that the whole mat
ter should be gone over very caro-
fully so that if persons named in the
charges of Mr.. Tulloch were net
guilty they should be vindicatcd. and
if they were that this fact might 20
on record. Their duty had been 10
act in the capacity of n master in
chancery and report on the facts as
they found them. it was not q party
affair with the President. Mr.. Conrad
declared, hut an honest desire To get
at the facts in the case. both Demo
Gratis and Republicans being involved
in tho charges.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
EXPRESS AGENT SHOT.
Trugedy of n Man Supposed to Be
CraZv ut Jacksonville.

Jacksonville. Special-J. L. Stark
shot and fatally wounded John f. An
gel Thursday afternoon in the Office OF
the Southern Express Company. in
this city, while the latter was protect
ing the life of his sister, the wife of
the man who fired the shot.
Stark had been in Jacksonville sew
eral days and Thursday morning wired
for his wife to join him. She came al
about noon and at , o'clock they met
in the Office OF the express company.
where her brother was employed. The
wife suspected that her husband
meant to do her bodily injury when
he endeavored to get her to go to
his hotel. She desired to remain near
her brother and declined to go.
II have brought you here to kill
you" Stark said. Quick as a flash his
wife seized him. as he was endeavoring
to draw a pistol. She pinioned his
aims and her cries brought her broth
er. The pistol was then taken from
Stark before it was drawn. Words
between the two men followed and
blows were exchanged Stark went
to pawn shop. where he procured an
other pistol and returned. He entered
the office and walked to the cage
where Angel was at work with his
back turned. Resting the pistol in one
CT the small steel holes OF the cage he
fired. the ball striking Angel in the
back Of the head and lodging near
the brain. Angel fell. Stark looked
about him and started to leave. when
brother Of Angel appeared and
seized him. The brother made an ef-
fort to kill Stark with knife, but 9TH
ers intcrfcred and the police placed
Stark under arrest. Angel is at St.
Luke's Hospital. No hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery.
The defense that Starks lawycrs
will make is that he was insane. a
theory which is generally accepted by
those who know him and who have
been with him during the past few
days
Stark was formerly auditor OF the
Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West road.
Angel was cashier OF the Southern
Express Company.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
SENATOR SIMMONS FATHER KILLED
Aged and Respected Citizen Murder
ed on His Own Premises.

Newhern. N. c.. Special.-Jones
county Sunday was the scene of ex-
citement from one end to the other,
over the murder of Furniforl C. Sim
mons. father of United States Sena-
tor F. NJ. Simmons. who was brutally
shot and dubbed to death Saturday
afternoon by n negro whose name is
said to be Daniels.
Mr. Simmons. who lived about eight
miles from Pollocksville, Jones coun-
ty. went there to sell has cotton. and
as he did not retIin Saturday night
his family became uneasy as to his
whereabouts. as it was known that he
had good sum of money on his per
son. His grandson. Jas. H. Simmons.
who is merchant Of this place. was
notified Saturday night that his grand
rather was missing. and he left inn
mediately to help in the search. Sena-
tor Simmons was also notified. and
he arrived here Sunday and was i'm
mediately driven out to his old home
stead, and when he reached there he
found that the body OF his aged
father had been found down on the
banks of Trent river, about one mile
from his home, with three gun shot
wounds in the body. and club
wound on his head
report reaches here that the man
who committed the crime was caught
n ID.1I
Sunday afternoon. and there were ev-
cry indication that the citizens were
very much wrought up over the mat
ter.
Mr.. Simmons. the murdered man.
was quiet. peaceful old gentleman.
and the affair has cast gloom over
This entire city. where he was well
and favcrably known. MIR. Simmons
was 76 years OF age.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
SWEPT BY CYCLONE
Florida Towns Catch the Force OF
West India Gales
HIGH SPEED GALES STRIKE HARD
The Annual Gulf Storm Strikes the
South Coast of Florida and Heavy
Damages Re suit.

Jacksonville. Fla. Special-Begin-
ming Friday morning on the east coast,
and Saturday morning on the west.
and lasting "a hours at each. South
FLORIDA has been swept by the strong
est cyclone ever known in the history
OF that part of the State. The wires
went down at the beginning and rail
road service was delayed On that ac-
count no details reached this place un-
Til Sunday. Even now they are not full,
foI many places that were in the CEN
tel of the path of the storm have not
yet been heard from, as the wires in
the storm-swept district are not yet
working. At Miami the wind attained
velocity Of Go miles per hour. The
car shed of the East Coast Railroad
was lifted from it's foundations clear OF
the cars that were under il and de-
molished, not even scratching the cars
The tin roofing OF the Belcher block
was torn Off and blown across the
street, completely demolishing the
front OF the building on that side.
Great damage was done to plate glass
windows. Large trees were uprooted
and several small houses were blown
down, but no one was hurt Several
small boats were sunk in the bay. Pas
sengers on the East Coast train which
arrived in the city Sunday night re-
ported many wrecks along the shore
between Miami and Hobes Sound
Among them is one three-masted and
one four-masted schooner and several
smaller vessels. None of their names
IL known. One of the Standard Oil
Companys large steamers with two
barges. is beached near Boynton. The
crew OF fifteen men were saved Bod
les of two unknown white men drifted
on the beach near bUynton.
The storm did not extend as far
south as Key West. and did no damage
as far north as st. Augustine Trees
ana small houses were blown down at
Cutler. AT Stuart Is acres of pineap-
pie sheds were blown down. as we'll
as the saw mill and sheds across the
river and the building occupied by the
postoffice at Wa Wa. The racing
yacht No. %, was bolwn up into the
woods. where she now lies high and
dry. The residence of Capt Mcneil
was blown from its foundations at
Stuart. At Jupiter the wind blew rs
miles per hour. with the rain falling
in torrents.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
AnnullP.nsion Rrnnrf

Washington. Special.-The annual
report Of Commissioner Ware places
the number of pensioners now on the
rolls at 996.454. of which 729.35G are
soldiers, AMI 267.1S9 are widow and
dependents. Mr.. Ware announces that
ii is not probable that the pension roll
will again cross the million line. the
hiGhw2tCr mark having been reached
year ago. The roll shows net loss
of 1901 pensioners during the year.
Our Of total Of 304.S09 applications
on hand during the ar, 13O.iO9 We're
admitted. and 1873 rejected The
average annual value of each pension
is now $l33. The annual value OF the
Spanish war pension roll has reached
$l,765.3l0. The total pam nts in
pensions for all wars is S. ,0SS .623,-
59O: on account of the civil war. So
S62.240,i00. The cost of the pension
system per capita OF population for
1908 is given as Sl.75. The system.
according TO Commissioner WarC. was
about the greatest as a burden to the
peonle of the United States in 1899
since which time it has shrurk FROM
S2.2i to $l.32 per 81 900 Of taxable
wealth, and in ten years. he says, the
burden will cease to be noticed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
Powers rlak !jmcnd

Washington, Special - Minister
Leishman cab!ed the State Depart
ment from Constantinopie that the
French ambassador has demanded the
removal of the Governor of Beirut and
that other forign representatives prob
ably will do the same Mr.. Leishm:n
is vigorously urging the sublime Porte
to replace the Governor by some one
more capable Of preserving order and
OF giving more efficient protection to
American citizens and interests. In
this course he has the approval Of
the State Department. Nothing is
said in his cablegram Of further dis
orders at Beirut
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
Oiynpia Injured

Norfolk. Special.-The explosion OF a
barrel Of alcohol on the superstructure
deck OF the cruiser Olympia. in dry
dock at the Norfolk navy yard, Satur-
day night killed two men. severely in
jured several others. and set fire to
the ship. The master-at-arms of the
vessel is missing. The dead: Corporal
Yerkes, United States marine corps;
white seaman, unknown. The damage
by fire was confined TO the deck of the
vessel and embraced only the canvas
awnings and their fixtures. The decks,
however. were slightly injured
Immediately after the explosion fire
quarters were sounded and the crew.
navy yard fire department and a des
tachment OF marines under Capt.
Bools soon Quollcd what looked like
a very dangerous blaze. The explos-
lon was. according to reports from eye
witnesses. the direct result of the
theft of barrel OF grain alcohol. con-
tanning 56 gallons. by party Of sail
ors. This barrel was it is said, taken
from one OF the. storehouses of the
yard and removed to TIE deck near the
Olympia.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
At The North.

President Roosevelt returned to
Sycamore Hill Tuesday utter making
his labor day speech.
II is expected that Seth Low. fus
ionist. and George b. Mcclellan. Dem
ocrat. will he the opposing nominees
In the coming New York Mayoralty
contest.
big Joe" Grimes, who is said to
have weighed 754 pounds. is dead at
Cincinnati
1t is rumcred that the life of Gov.
j. II. Peabody. of Colorado. has been
ANONYMOUSLY threatened because he
ordered troops to Cripple Creek.
The Chicago Chronicle urged the
nomination Of Grover Cleveland for
the Presidency by the Democrats.
The International Congress of
ActuaricS in New York chose Berlin
Tor the place of meeting in 1906 and
adjourned.
y Baltimore and Ohio passenger
train broke the worlds long-distance
speed record. running from Chicago
Jgncticn. Ohio. to Garrett. Ind. l2S
lhsS5 ia i25 minutes
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-09-16
From Across The Sea

The situation in the Balkins is fast
approaching open war between Turkey
and Bulgaria
Tho British Government appointed
a commission TO inquire into the
statements that the English people. as
whole. are deterioyating physically.
Lionel Garden. British Minister 10
Cuba. warns English manufacturers
that they are in danger of losing Gu
ban trade to the Americans.
Theodore w Myers. ex-Comptrollor
OF New York city. was quoted in Pcris
as saying tha; Richard Croker desires
the nomination Of Senator A. p. Cor
man for the Presidency by the Demo-
Gratis.
DR. I.adislaus de I.ukacs declined tho
Invitation Of Emperor Francis joseph
10 form a Hungarian Cabinet
fhe Chinese authorities agreed to
the trial of the rcformers on the news
paper Supao by the mixed court.
Bishop Hondrick. Of Cebu. u. l.. who
will leave Rome today. expressed his
satisfaction ut his reception by the
Pope and confirmed Mgr. Pablo Sing
zon "A Philippine priest. as Vicar
General Of the Diocese of Cebu.
rope Plus y represented to Emperor
Francis Joseph the advisability OF an
agreement among the pow2rs to end
the massacres in Macedonia
Lawlessness. according to the latest
advices. prevails at Beirut, Syria. and
the lives of foreigners are considered
unsafe.
The Bank of England's reserve is be
ing drained to supply foreign demands
for coin.
1t is expected that an official investi-
cation will he made Of charges against
the Italian navy.
Yellow fever is raging at Linares,
Mex.
"Tsncis NJ. Bengue. who sent a
or Of annoving letters TO Secre-
of State John Hay, was arrested
ew York