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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

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$1-9s Set of Sheffield Knives and Forks,
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

IT IS, therefore, of the best advertising
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Address
'"WANT AID CARTOON COMPETITION"
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Washington, d. C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

1.400 pieces of the finest
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

Thousands of yards of EN-
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to inches wide, in Cambria
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at 434c a yard.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
MRS. LIMA FINLEY.

Mrs. Lima Finley, the wife of Will liam Finley, died Saturday morning at 7 o'clock at her home on Walnut street, after five days sickness from complication of troubles.
 The funeral was held Monday morn ing at g o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. 0. c. Cline at the grave in Walnut Grove cemetery.
 The deceased's maiden name was Lima Patterson. She was born in Washington county, Indiana, October 27, 1S47, whicL made her age nearly 56 years. Her marriage to William Finley occurred twenty-four years ago, the family having moved to Arkansas in November, 1890, and have since that time made Newport their home.
 A devoted husband and three chill dren by former husband, Mrs. M. W. Burkett and Isaac Lockwood, of Mound City, Kansas, and Chas. Lock- wood of Kossuth, Indiana, are left to mourn her demise.
 Mrs. Finley was member of the Christian church and very devout believer, whose sweet and unselfish character was ever an inspiration for those about her to better and more useful lives.
 "There is no deathl The stars go down To rise upon some fairer shore, And bright i'll heavens jeweled crown
 They shine forevermore. 'There is no deathl An angel form
 Walks oer the earth in silent tread He bears our best loved things away
 And then we call them dead And ever near us, though unseen
 The dear immortal spirits tread, For all the boundless universe
 Is life-there are no dead.'
 -BULwER LYTroN
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
ACCUSED OF CAUSING
 MISS PEETE'S DEATH.
Warrant Charging Manslaughter Is- sued Against Mrs. Nevada Cost ley and Doctor Edward
 Morrish.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dal- ton Thursday afternoon issued war rant charging Mrs. Nevada CostIey and Dr. Edward Morrish with man. slaughter in the second degree, says the St. Louis Republic.
 The warrant charges that Mrs. Oostley, who is physician of No. 2841 Franklin avenue, and Dr. Morrish of No. 1903 Morgan street, are responsi- ble for the death of Nancy Lee Peete.
 Deputy Coroner Boogher com pleted the inquest about noon Thurs day. The only witnesses examined were Dr. Morrish, who was recalled, and Miss Mabel Costley, daughter of Mrs. Nevada Costley.
 The dying statement of Miss Peete is regarded as the strongest evidence against the accused parties. Miss Peete declared that she had paid Mrs. Costley $25 to perform the operation, and that Dr. Morrish was present when the operation was performed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
ARKANSAS RAILROADS
 TWENTY YEARS AGO.

Ut IS just twenty years since I last set foot in Arkansas,' said Winstead Armitage of Cleveland to a Little Rock reporter the other day. q came down on the Iron Mountain and had nice trip, which reminded me of some of my railroad experiences quarter of century ago-they were so different.
 'The Batesville and Brinkley road then ran only from Brinkley to Cot ton Plant. It was a peach. It was built only for lumber road and was owned by Gum & Black, lumber and general merchants of Brinkley They used to run caboose for passengers to Cotton Plant. Just one train day. 1t was nothing unusual for the cahoose to leave the track and turn over, but no one was ever hurt, as it never ran fast enough to cause much of a wreck. They just used to up-end it and con- tinue the trip. Rough? We'll it was rough enough to make applicable the old joke of the train on rough track, which, all at once running smoothly, caused passenger to ask if the train was on the track again. 'No,' said the conductor, we were on the track before; we are running on the ties now'
 "One very cold day, going from Cotton Plant to Brinkley, the stove wood gave out and we nearly froze. We got off, ran alongside gathering chunks of wood and throwing them in the caboose door. Then we got aboard and made a fire. The train did not slacken speed while we did this stunt. This is not joke nor an exaggeration. think Capt. Day of Memphis was with me on that trip.
 "From Kensett to Searcy-four miles-the only way of travel was by street car drawn by sorry mule. It was queer sight to see a street car in the thick woods."
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
COUNCIL DIVIDED
 ON PAYMENT OF DEBT.

At the regular meeting of the coun- cil Monday evening, at which all the members were present, quite a lively discussion resulted upon a motion of- fered by 0. H. Wilmans and seconded by A. D. Bailey, proposing to accept the offer of compromise made by the Newport Water Company for back hydrant rentals, and ;ppropriating the scrip necessary to liquidate this debt.
 The offer of the water company, which was set forth in our issue of June 30, was for a settlement of the hydrant rentals due from January 15, 1900 to January 15, 1903, amounting to $8,394.45. Ordinance No. 66, in which the company's franchise is given, provides for the payment of $50 cash per annum for fifty hydrants and fixes the rate to be charged for additional hydrants at $35 each per annum to be paid in cash.
 For the two years preceding Janu- ary, 1903, scrip worth but 50 cents on the dollar, was rendered in payment of these debts, but was refused by the water company, which now offers to compromise it's right of cash pay ments for the total back rentals and interest on same, amounting to $806.- 93, or sum total of $9, POI. .38 in scrip, which is now selling at 75 cents on the dollar.
 Aldermen Wilmans, Bailey and Wishon are understood to be in favor of the compromise settlement and Alderman Thompson and Mayor Grubbs to the contrary. No vote was taken upon the matter, which was made special order for an adjourned session Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock.
 No other business was transacted aside from the approval of the min utes of the preceding meeting.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
ASSASSINATION RESULTS
 FROM ARK ANSAS FEUD.
Prominent Citizen of Union County Shot by Unknown Man Blood hounds Sent For-Reward to
 be eOffered.

Fl Dorado, July 6.-The news reached here this morning about 9:3O of the assassination of w. H. Lee by an unknown party, at his home near Lisbon, twelve miles west of here, about sunrise. Mir. Holbert, his near neighbor, heard the report of a rifle and then the screams of Mrs. Lee, and rushed to the scene at once. He found Lee where he had fallen on his hands and knees, dead. He immedi- ately started for Fl Dorado and noti- fled the sheriff of the assassination.
 AS soon as the news reached here the sheriff got in communication with the sheriff of Jefferson county, at Pine Bluff, and special train was se- cured, leaving Pine Bluff at 12 o'clock, bearing the sheriff and his posse, in charge of bloodhounds.
 It is thought that a large reward will be offered by the citizens of the county, and the governor will be asked to offer reward for the cap- ture of the assassin who committed the deed
 Mir. Lee leaves a wife and several children, as we'll as a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn his untimely end. He was a good man, and by his death Union county loses one of her best citizens, one who has always been identified with the best interests of the county.
 It is believed the assassination was caused by the feud which has existed in this county for years and which has caused the death of many people.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
CLAIMS TO BE MRS. IMBODEN.

Action has been begun in the pro bate court of St. Louis by Lillie B. Pierce Imboden, as she styles herself, well known in St. Louis as an elocu- tionist, to establish her claim as the widow of the late Col. Luther E. Im- boden, who died recently, leaving an estate valued at about $5O0,O0O to his only daughter, Miss Etelka Impoden.
 The plaintiff alleges that she and MT. Imboden were married July 27, 1898, but without ceremony, it being her husbands wish that the public ceremony and announcement be de- ferred until after the wedding of the daughter, Miss Etelka Imboden, to Dr. John G. Parrish, Jr., of 1905 North Taylor avenue, St. Louis, which had been announced.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
VANDEVENTER REFUSED
 PRIVILEGE OF SPEAKING.
Governor Davis Makes Political Ad- dress at Jonesboro Fourth of July Celebration Band Played to
 Stop Vandeventer.

Jonesboro, July 5.-The firemen's Fourth of July picnic here yesterday was attended by 5000 people. Gov. Davis was present by invitation and was introduced by Mayor Applegate. About 1900 people heard the address.
 The governors speech was practi- eally the same as the one he made on Friday at Brink y. He thanked the people for their support in the last campaigns in this county. He said he did not come from the stock that quit and he wanted a third term. He took up in order the anti trust bill, the impeachment proceedings and the charge of abuse of the pardoning power. He told, as he had done be- fore, of mothers asking and pleading for mercy for wayward sons, but had new one for his Jonesboro audience. The hero of the one told about here on the occasion of the governors last visit returned after he was pardoned and stole another horse, for which he was again sent up for seven years.
 The governor made strong appeal to the fellows who wear wool hats, one gallus and patched pants, but he didn't want to be governor if they elected the same crowd to the legis- laUure. He referred to the omnibus veto and to local bill separating the assessors from the sheriff's office, and said that he would have approved it if he had had time.
 fhe speech was political from be- ginning to end. He made little or no reference to the day or the occasion. On finishing his.speech the governor immediately left the grounds, shaking hands with those he met.
 Hon. A. F. Vandeventer was pres- ent and mounted the platform as the governor left. He called on the gov ernor to remain. He spoke for short time in the vein he used in the speech at Brinkley. There was oppo sition to his making an address on the part of some members of the fire- mems committee, who desired the stand for the use of the band. After he had spoken some time an aseort was made to induce him to desist and the band was started playing. The desire to hear him was very evident, and he met with an enthusiastic greeting, but he soon gave way to the band.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
DANCE AT SPRIGG HOME.

The young people enjoyed a well attended dance at the home of I. Sprigg Monday evening, good music being furnished by a colored string band.
 Those present were Misses Noreene Kinman, Mary Bailey, Lucille Taylor, Hilda Bailey, Aubrey Hill, Jamie Stephens, Susie Jones, Tillie Sprigg, Claire Johnson, Amanda Laird, Jen- nie McCauley, Louise and Jamie Irby, Blanch Stallings, May Tillman and Lou Lawrence, Batesville, Laura Ran dolph, Austin, Texas and Messrs. Adam Lockard, George Stuckey, w. B. Egan, Roy Dutton, Homer Buford, Eugene Hirsch, Chas. Holmes, Sprigg Foushee, Ed Sprigg, Ralph Richard son and Walter Heard, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
INVITE GOVERNOR DAVIS.

A petition to Governor Davis is being circulated for signatures asking his excellency to visit Newport in the very near future and deliver an ad- dress to the voters.
 The petition recites that the news papers of the state have given but one side of the legislative proceed ings and that the signers have noted the way in which the dear governor has been dealt with by the legislature, as well as by the attorney general and newspaper delegation.
 It is reflection upon the intelli- gence of the people to assert that but one side of the controversy has been printed and tends to create an unjust prejudice upon the part of the people toward the newspapers. The papers of the state have right to the ex- pression of their views just as the in- dividual does and the acts of any public official are very properly the otlOJCCp OI OlUL1OL obuNCIbC UT ldVOTdD1G criticism.
 Seldom, however, does it fall to the province of newspaper to publish the facts of an investigation which shows up the character of one who has been honored with the governors chair of great state. And because such duty calls for the making pub lie of facts under which this high official winces, his heutenants, not being able to throttle a free press, seek to make it appear that the pa pers are one sided.
 It is the truth which has hurt and because the facts as published cannot be controverted, the friends of Jeff seek to discredit the means through which the facts have been transmit ted to the people.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
SENATOR CLARKE CRITICISED.

Forrest City, Ark, July 2.-The St. Francis County Gun and Rod Club has been reorganized at this place. Hon. F. w. DeRossitt, of game law fame, was chosen president; A. D. McDaniel, vice president; M. N. Gaines, secretary; s. P. McDaniel, treasurer.
 The object of the club is the further protection of the fish ana game of the county and creating game warden of each member of the club. Fifteen names were enrolled and there will be weekly meetings until the club is we'll organized and in good running order.
 President DeRossitt donated bis beautiful and famed fishing lake to the club and also his one fourth inter- est in Mud lake.
 Those present expressed great sur prise and regret over the course taken by their United States senator, Hon. J. P. Clarke, in accepting fee from certain non-residents in their attack upon the game law of the state.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
SUMMER SCHOOL,
Tennessee, June 23 to July
 31, 1903.

For the occasion of the Summer School, Knoxville, Tenn, June 23 to July 31, 1903, the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points on it's line to Knoxville and return June 21, 22, 23, 28, 29. July 5, 6, 13 and 20, 1903 with limit for return passage fifteen days from date of sale at rate of one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip. An extension of final limit may be obtained until September 30, 1903 by depositing ticket with special agent at Knoxville not earlier than June 21, 1903 nor later than fifteen days from purchase, and upon payment of fee of 50 cents per ticket at time of deposit. For further information, call on any ticket agent of the Southern Rail- way. 37 t July 20.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
SPECIAL RATES.
way

Via the Iron Mountain Route.
 Atlanta, Ga.-$15.90 round trip. Tickets on sale July 6 to g, final re- turn limit August 15.
 Boston, Mass.-$35.46 round trip. Tickets on sale June 30 to July 4, re- turn limit July 12.
 Saratoga Springs, N. Y.-$32.76. Tickets on sale July and 5, return limit July 31.
 Baltimore, Md.-$29.o6. Tickets on sale July r and IS, return limit July 31.
 Detroit, Mich.-$22.96. Tickets on sale July IA and 15, return limit Au- gust 15.
 San Francisco, Cal. $47.5O. Tickets on sale August to IA, return limit October Is. 46 btf
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
MARRIED IN ST. LOUIS.

Miss Maurie Bach and Mir. Harry Mansfield were married Wednesday evening at g o'clock at the First Pres byterian church in St. Louis by Rev. Mir. McKittrick, in the presence of five witnesses, Miss Alice Brown, Mrs. Maude Marshall, MT. Conrad Bach, Mir. 0. M. Kirkland and Dr. Sylvester Wyfong, the ceremony being per- formed immediately upon the con- clusion of the regular prayer meeting services.
 The bride was lovely in white organdie with orange blossoms.
 After the VOWS had been taken, the bride and groom were rendered re- ception at the residence of the latter, 3431 Morgan street, which will be their home in the future.
 The now Mrs. Mansfield is a very sweet and charming young lady of a sunny temperament, who will no doubt grace and make happy the home she has become partner in for life and her host of Newport friends join with the INDEPENDENT in the extension of congratulations and best wishes.
 MT. Mansfield is employed at the Merchants Exchange and is reported to be fine young gentleman, worthy of the fair prize he has won.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
RED RIVER ON A RAMPAGE.

Texarkana, July 6.-Red river at points near here ison big rampage and it is feared that great damage may result to the growing crops, as well as heavy loss of cattle and horses that are running at large in the bot toms.
 The rise came in the early hours of Sunday morning in the form of a huge wall of water several feet high and with the sound of a cataract. It is thought there was cloudburst, which caused the sudden and phe- nomenal rise.
 Portions of several plantations are already under water and the river is reported as still rising.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
INJUNCTION NOT SWEEPING.
Judge Fulkerson Refuses to Grant Sweeping Injunction Prayed for by Prohi Attorneys County Court May Consider Another
 Petition but Cannot
 Grant License.

Judge F. D. Fulkerson's finding in the Newport and Jacksonport dis tricts, in favor of the petitioners for license in the former and against them in the latter, which had been prev iously announced through letters from his honor, was made of record Friday morning at special term of the circuit court of Jackson county.
 The prohi attorneys filed an amend ed complaint, reciting the judgment of the court in the Jacksonport dis trict and stating that petitions were again being circulated in that district, which would soon be acted upon by the county court, for which reasons, an injunction was asked against the county court, forbidding during the two years commencing February 1903, the consideration of any petition from said district or the licensing of any saloon within it's bounds.
 T. D. Kinman, Jr. was called and testified that such petitions were be- ing circulated, point which the li- cense attorneys admitted together with their intentions of having same submitted to the county court.
 After lengthy argument by the attorneys upon either side, Judge Fulkerson granted temporary in- junction until the regular term of court in September against the is- suance of further license in the Jack sonport district by the county court but refused to include that courts right to consider further petitions for the revocation of the prohibition or der of 1901 from the citizens of that district.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-07-10
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ARGUMENT HEARD
 IN LITTLE ROCK.

The case of Octavia Scofield vs. Sallie Spott Rankin, from Woodruff county, came up Monday before Judge T. B. Martin as special chancellor in the supreme court room at Little Rock. H. F. Roleson of Forrest City, P. R. Andrews of Augusta, Gustave Jones of Newport, and Judge U. M. Rose of Little Rock, represent the de- fendant, and Moore & Smith of Little Rock and Judge o. w. Scarborough the plaintiff. It has been in the courts since 1886.