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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22

Time seheduls-waIia WaIla:
No. Arrives from Spo-
kane and departs for
PendletOn -. ....... $3.50 p m
No. s Arrives from Pendle-
ton and the East, and
departs ..... ........11: IL a m
No. 43 Leaves for Portland
and Spokane, via WAL
lula ........ $500. 10: 50 p m
No. A Arrives from Portland
and Spokane via Wal
lula ......... ........ Sis m
No. Al Leaves daily, except Z
Sunday for Pendleton
and East -. ..... 10: Is a m
No. AZ Arrives from Pendle-
ton. except Sunday. $3.50 p m
No. IS Arrives from Dayton. $50 p m
No. IS Leaves for Dayton. 30. 8:46 a n
Through Pullman Standard and
Tourist Sleeping cars daily to Omaha.
Chicago, Spokane; Tourist sleeping
car daily to Kansas City; through
Pullman tourist sleeping cars (per-
sonally conducted weekly to Chicagt
and Kansas City; reclining chair cars
(seats free) to the East daily.
STEAMER LINES.
San Francisco-Portland route
Steamer sails from Portland 8 p. m
every days.,
Daily Boat Service between Port
land, Astorin Oregon City, Dayton
Salem, independence, Corvallis and all
Columbia and Willamette River points
SNAKE RIVER BOATS
Leave Riparia daily except Satur.
day.
Leave Lewiston daily except Friday
r. BURNS Gen. Agent,
Walia Walla, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22
MAY INCORPORATE sTARBUcK
Mass Netting to Nominate Officers Viii
be Held This Week.

STARBUCK, Dec. 22.-Considerable
interest is manifested in the forth
coming election recently ordered by the
county commissioners to determine
whether or not the town Of Starbuck
with its 400 inhabitants, shall be in
corporated into a town Of the fourth
class. A mass meeting will be hid al
the public hall Wednesday evening
December %, to nominate officers who
win start the ball rolling should the
proposition carry. Among those spolk-
en- Of for the various Offices are: For
mayor, A. NJ. Baker and II. A.. John
son: for councilmen, five to be elected,
w. E. Sprout, l. w. Mckinney. C.. A.
Biockman, L. 8. Stevens, Ed Peterson
Henry Henten. J. H. Wright L. v.
McCool, ]. G.. Woodbine and Wilbur
Critchheld; for treasurer, Frank Barr
and A. l. O'NeaL
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22

Offers choice Of I a1s2Ae gateways,
KANSAS CITY, ST. JOSEPH OF
OMAHA, to Chicago and points East.
Through Standard and Tourist
sleeping cars daily between San Fran
cisco and Chicago via LOS Angeles
and Ell Paso.
Through Tourist Sleeper each
TUESDAY from Portland to Chicago
via Salt Lake and Colorado Springs.
Through Standard Sleeping cars
daily between Ogden and Chicago.
Lowest rates In effect always avail
able via "Rock Island System"
Reduced ROUND TRIP RATES In
effect on July Is and is and August
Is and 26; 90 days return limit.
Be sure to zee that your ticket reads
via the
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
The best and most reasonable Din
ing Car service.
For rates, folders. ETC.. writs 10 Or
call on.
GEO. W. BANTER.
L B. GORMAN, Tray. Pass. Agt,
Genl. Agt..
$50 Alder St. Portland Ora
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22

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MAY BE BURIED TN OLD TUNNEL

Mysterious Disappearance Of Four
Firms Probably Accounted For.
WHATCOM, WASH, Dec. 1S.-The
mysterious disappearance in July last
of four Firms who were cutting shingle
bolts for the United Single company
near Kendall seems to have been ac-
counted for beyond peradventure by
the discovery made a few days ago
that the abandoned tunnel Of the old
Paine or Eagle coal mine, two miles
from Kendall, has been almost closed
by an explosion, which it is now be-
lieved was caused by the Firms, who,
ignorant of the danger, and unable to
read the warning sign displayed on its
mouth, entered the tunnel with a light
to explore it.
People living in the vicinity now
recall what they thought an earthquake
shock at that time, which, however
was not felt elsewhere, and as the men
left valuable stores and provisions, the
theory advanced for their disappear
ance seems entirely plausible. A
search will be made Sunday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22
BICYCLES AND REPAIRS.
N. SHANK

WALlA WALCA JUNK SHoP::::
Wholesale and retail dealers
In all kinds Of hides, wool, scrap
Iron, brass, copper, rubber, lead
zinc, bottles, old rubbers and Sec
ond hand sacks, and second
hand furniture, stoves and car.
pets. -
EPSTEIN q YOUDovlTcH
Phone Black 651. 121 East Main o.
WAIlA WAlIA .. WASH,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22
Alderman Voted Dead Men.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 22.-Alderman
Brennan and two other ward politi-
clans have been sentenced for voting
f1oaters and using the names of dead
men at the recent city elections. Bren-
nan was given one years imprison-
ment and the others six months each
Notices of appeal were Immediately
filed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22
Mr.. STONE is A PAPER KNIGHT
King of Italy Confers Royal Decoration
On American Newspaper Man.

CHICAGO.-William E. Curtis in
Rome letter to the Record-Herald,
says:
The king of Italy has recognized
and honored American journalism by
making Melville E. Stone of Glencoe,
ILL.,, grand commander of the Order
of ST Maurice and Lazarus. This ele-
Yates Mr. Stone to the rank of knight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22

ELM1RA, N. T., Dec. zz.@Tne Elm.
pire State Implement Mems association
began its annual convention today at
the Hotel Rathbun. Those present
includes about $50 leading implement
dealers, coming from all over New
York and from a part Of Pennsylvania.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22
ATTORNEY.

Z. p. AND c. G, o0sE. Lawyer&
Rooms 8 and Barrett building.
Telephone Red 1885,.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-22

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Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
The States Unfortunates.

On September 1 there were 664 patients in the state asylum at Lit tie Rock. Of the number 285 are white males, 271 white females, 40 colored males and 66 colored fe- males. During August thirteen were admitted, two discharged as recovered, four discharged as i'm proved and seven died. There were 158 cases of sickness in August, including all chronic cases in the infrmary, of which there were for ty. At present the asylum is crowded to its utmost capacity. It is believed that within a year from now the two annexes provided for by the last legislature will have been completed, thus affording accom- modation for three hundred and fifty more patients.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Meeting of National Masonic Bodies.

Two national Masonic meetings will be held in Little Rock October , to s. The General Grand Coun- cil of Royal and Select Masters of the United States meet on the 9th, 7th and 8th and the General Grand Chapter will meet on the 9th. An executive committee by the Grand Chapter of Arkansas has in hand the making of arrangements for the notable meetings. This committee consists of Charles N. Rix of Hot Springs, chairman; Charles E. Ro- senbaum, vice chairman; John Brodie, treasurer; Fay Hampstead, secretary; T. H. Jones, John T.. Hicks and George Thornburgh.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Arkansas State News
Given Damages for Killing of Husband.

The United States court of ap- peals, sitting in Denver, has affirm ed case of general interest that was appealed from this state. It Is the case of George and Neal Ruth erford, father and son, against El- len, James, William c. and Russell Foster. The suit was begun by Mrs. Foster, widow, and her minor chil- dren to recover damages from the Rutherfords for the alleged killing of Mrs. Fosters husband in Inde- pendence county in February, 1901, and was tried in the United States circuit court for the Eastern dis trict of Arkansas at Batesville. The suit was based upon Lord Camp bells act, which was enacted in the state of Arkansas early in the his- tory of the state, and is one of the statutes of the state. It provided that when one man wrongfully kills another he shall be held responsible to damages by the relatives of the deceased. The defense sought to escape the responsibility by show ing that some time previous to the fatal assault George Rutherford had declined to have any further contest with the deceased, but the trouble was taken up by the son, who is said to have killed Foster. The lower court rendered a verdict in favor of the widow and children, and this was affirmed by the court of appeals.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Will Take Up Passenger Rates.

The state railroad commission has given notice that at a meeting to be held October 13 1t will take up the matter of regulating through pas sengcr rates in which short lines are concerned. The act of 1903 pro. vides that in all cases where there is by physical connection of railroads a continuous line of railway commu- nication between railroad stations within this state, whether such sta- tlons be on railroads operated by one and the same company or corpo- ration or on railroads operated by different and independent compa- nies or corporations, it shall be the duty of the railroad commission of the state to and from such stations to make just and reasonable rates of freight, express and passenger traf- fic, to be observed by all persons, companies or corporations, operat- ing any railroad or engaged in transporting persons or property as express or freight in this state.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
John III. Hin!
Conductor Killed.
struction.

W. R. Brandon, freight con- ductor, died at Little Rock from injuries sustained in being thrown underneath his train near Arkadel- phia. He was with his train and his crew was Tagging against an- other train. The train, which was composed of number of gravel cars, was backing up and Conductor Brandon was standing on the front end. He gave a signal to stop, and the engi- neer applied the emergency air, stopping the train so suddenly that Brandon was thrown to the ground. He fell on the track and two of the cars passed oyer his body, the wheels severing his left leg near the hip and the hip was also badly crushed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Monument Unveiled.

The monument erected by the of the Confederacy to the memory}of the Confederate dead whose remain lie in the national cemetery at Fort Smith, was un- yelled on the 10th inst. The monu- ment is made up of magnificent white marble shaft thirty-fve and a half feet in height, and surmounted by the figure of a Confederate sol dier eight and half feet high. The shaft rests upon pedestal of gran ite which bears the inscription: "Erected by the Verona Jefferson Davis Chapter, U. D. O. Half way up the shaft is the inscriptions
 'Lest we forget" The monument stands in the county courthouse yard instead of in the national cem- etery, in which are the unmarked graves of about 360 unknown Con- federate soldiers killed in the civil war, or who died from some one of the scourges of that war It was the original intention to place the monument in the national cemetery, but this idea had to be abandoned because the present secretary of war refused to give his consent unless the inscription "Lest we forget" be omitted. Both Federal and Con- federate veterans took part in the ceremonies at the unveiling.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Famous Murder Trial,

In the case of Mart Powell, charged with the killing of Will liam LovejQy, in Clay county, a jury at Paragould returned a yer dict of guilty of murder in the first degree and assessed the death penal ty. This trial was one of the most sensational in the criminal history of the state. A few weeks ago a grand jury in Clay county indicted Powell on a charge of murder in the second degree. Circuit Judge Allen Hughes required the jurors to reconsider their action. They re- turned to court with another indict- ment for the same degree. There upon Judge Hughes exercised his prerogative and dismissed the ju- TOTS. He ordered another grand jury summoned, and the second body, after examining into the kill ing of Lovejoy, returned an indict- ment on the charge of murder in the first degree.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
BRIEF MENTION.

A MT. Carter, from St. Louis, was arrested few days ago near Rog- CTS on the charge of violating the law prohibiting non-residents from fishing in this state.
 "Unele'' Tom Smith, the oldest citizen in Faulkner county, died last week at his home near Mount Vernon, where he had resided for sixty years.
 At a saw mill at Thornton, 6 man by the name of Rutherford met a horrible death He was working at an edger when a piece of timber flew from the machine and was driven in his body.
 The remains of a middle-aged man were found in corn field about seven miles from Helena by a colored woman. There was very little flesh left on the bones of the unfortunate man, and there was nothing to indicate his Identity.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Estimate Population of Cities.

Using the annual school enumer- ation as basis, an estimate has been prepared in the office of the state superintendent of public in- struction of the present population of number of cities and towns in Arkansas. The estimate places the present population of Little Rock at 45,059 Other estimates are Fort Smith, 13,011; Hot Springs, 12,519; Pine Bluff, 11,485; Helena, 6,764; Texarkana (Arkansas side) /, 6,444; Fayetteville, 5,894; Jones' boro, 5,042; Eureka Springs, 3,631 ; Philadelphia, 3,512; Paragould, B. 5o2; Monticello, 3,298; Mena, B. 276; Van Buren, 3,O57; Camden, S,050; Prescott, 2,797; Hope, 2,721 ; Fl Dorado, 2,632; Russellville, B. 626; Newport, 2,58o; Malvern, B. 492; Conway, 2,444; Morrilton, B. t"t, hoSefs, @,oOf DalesVlIle, |,- 273; Marianna, 2,248; Forrest City, 2,198; Magnolia, 2,117; Brinkley, 2,091; Searcy, 1,982; Harrison, l. sos; Lonoke, 1898; Benton, l. S60; Bentonville, 1903; Darda- nelle, 1,726; Wynne, 1,562; sutt- nelle, 1,"26; Wynne, 1,562; Stutt- be, 1923; Nashville, 1,139.
 The ratio employed in arriving at the figures given was 2.8, it being ascertained by comparison of the federal census of 1900 with the school census of that year that the aggregate population is 2.8 times the school population.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Forgave His AssaiIant.

Jack Clifford, who was shot and seriously wounded at Little Rock two months ago by Joe Fitzpatrick, refused to prosecute his assailant when the case was called. Kilpat- rick, however, was fined and when he announced that he was unable to pay, Clifford volunteered to loan him the money. The shooting was about Cliford's divorced wife, and it was the second time he was shot by Fitzpatrick.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
State Capital Fund.

There is now in the new state capitol fund in the state treasury the sum of $398,67I56. The pres ent capitol commission, since it be- gan its duties in May, has expend- ed $29,61950. All the tax collect ors have settled with the state for the revenues under the assessments for 1902. The taxes for 1903 will be collected from January to April next, and the half-mill levy for the capitol will bring in over $10o,0O0 more for the capitol fund. With all the revenues in by the last of 1905 there will have been collected be- tween $6o0,o0O and $7O0,000, to- gether with the proceeds of the sale of certain state lands by the land commissioner.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Will Open on Time.

The state board of charities has arranged for the opening of the deaf-mute institute next month. Merchants of Little Rock have agreed to furnish the needed sup plies and await the convening of the next general assembly for their pay. Secretary Page says the con- tracts will be awarded on competi- tive bids as heretofore. The ac- tual cash needed to pay salaries, etc, will be borrowed by the board, to be paid back when the general assembly meets in regular session.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Two Women and Child Drowned

Mrs. Smiley and little child and MT. Hatchie, residents of Blythe vile, Mississippi county, were drowned few days ago. They were riding in dugout with Mir. Smi- ley, when the boat struck a snag and turned over, throwing the oc- cupants into the water. MT. Smi- ley tried to save the trio, but was unsuccessful, as their bodies never rose to the surface after sinking
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Two Killed By Lightning.

A bolt of lightning struck barn in which the five sons of H. M. Horne of Sulphur Springs, Benton county, were playing, killing two and stunning the other three. Blanchford, Sidney, Judson, Web- ster and Luther were storing hay in a corner when a sudden storm came up. Before they could run to the house lightning struck the barn, killing Blanchford and Webster.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Tired of Life.

Mrs. Mary E. Grinstead, residing near Atkins, suicided by taking Par is green. When her husband left for his days work she was appar- ently in the best of spirits, but when he returned in the evening he found her dead. In note she stated that she had grown tired of suffering, and had decided to take her life. The woman had been in poor health for several years.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
The Usual Result.

Bill Anderson, a well know negro, was accidentally shot and killed at Morrilton by John Dickson. The two men were cleaning up a sleep ing room when Dickson took a pis- tol from dresser drawer and began to flourish it around. The weapon was discharged, and the bullet struck Anderson just over the eye, killing him instantly.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Wallace Hill Killed.

Wallace Hill, a resident of Coal Hill, this state, was killed in a wreck on the Frisco near Sapulpa, l. T. The wreck was caused by the giving away of a bridge and the en- zine and fifteen cars were dropped a distance of forty feet into the creek beneath. The engineer and fremen of the train were instantly killed also, and Hill, being the head brake man of the train, was on the engine at the time of the accident.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Condition of Cotton.

Boil worms and sharp shooters are reported as doing some damage to cotton in this state. It is opening prematurely in some localities. In more favored sections, however, it is beginning to open nicely, and under normal conditions. Late corn lost ground during the week, owing to continued dry weather, and is much less promising than heretofore.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Walter Horton to Be Hanpsd-

Walter Horton, colored, was found guilty at Newport of murder in the first degree for the killing of Ed Clark, also colored. Horton had quarrel with Ed and Will Clark at dance near Newport. He went to his home, secured a shotgun and upon his return he opened fire, killing Ed Clark in- stantly and wounding his brother.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
commissioner.
Fatal Wreck.

An Iron Mountain freight train west bound from Van Buren was wrecked at Braggs Hill. The en- zine and twelve cars went into the ditch. Engineer Gipson was caught under the wreck and one leg crush ed between the hip and knee He was under the wreck about three hours before he was rescued. Brake man Parkhurst, who was riding on the engine, was badly scalded, but his condition is not considered se- rious. Brakeman Merritt jumped from the top of the train and re- ceived severe bruises.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Farmer and Team Killed.

J. NJ. Reynolds, a farmer of near Atkins, was killed by lightning while unloading hay at his barn. His team was also killed and the barn caught fire and was destroyed. His son, who was at the house about fifty yards from the barn, succeed ed in rescuing the body from the flames.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
School Fund Apportionment.

The annual apportionment of the school fund has been announced by the state superintendent of public instruction as follows:
 State of Arkansas, Department of Public Instruction. Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 2, 1903. Total enumeration of children in 1903, 502,808.
 Total amount apportioned, $538,- 004.56.
 Amount apportioned to each child, $1.07.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Agent.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

One fare plus 50 cents for the round trip, account Triennial Convocation. Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons. Tickets on sale October to 5, in- elusive, return limit October Il.
 T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.

Unusually low rates to Colorado, Yellowstone Park, California and great northwest. Descriptive matter and full particulars Union Pacific R. R. Co.,, 903 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. "
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
CANADA AND THE LAKES.

Special rates via the Iron Mountain Route to points in Canada, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin. Tickets on sale to September 3oth, return limit Oct. 31. 7btf THos. H. REAMEY, Agt,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
SPECIAL RATES.

Summer tourist rates Searcy, Ark, S2.00; Ravenden Springs, $2.65. Tick cts on sale to September 30, final re- turn limit October 31st on all trains.
 Fbtf T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
EXCURSION RATES

To Mount Magazine and return via. Choctaw, $500. Good to October lat. Leave Newport p. m., arrive a. m. Leave Magazine Il p. m., arrive New port 12:45 p. m. w. R. THOMPSON,
 Agent.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
Total. ...................5o2 5o2s so8 &53s. GOA 6o

l certify that the above is correct, and the auditor of state is hereby authorized to issue warrants in fa- vor of the treasurers of the several counties for the amount set opposite each upon authority from the coun- ty court of the several counties. Respectfully submitted.
 John H. Hinemon, State Superintendent of Public h. struction.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
LIVERYMENs FARMERS, DRAYr1EN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize q good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Gold en and Castor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in ] pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by ak up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
Daughters of the Coniederacy.

/. Answer roll-cail with names OF
important cities or places during
the Contederacy.
=. Each member is requested to
state her opinion regarding the indi-
vidual sovereignty of each state up
to the time of the adoption OF the
Constitution, and To give an srgu-
ment supporting such opinion; also
To state her idea OF the nature OF the
continental congress
3. What great naval combat oc-
CURED in March, 1862? Origin and
description of boats and effect on
naval warfare.
4. Song-"Flow Gently, Sweet
Alton"
8. What bloody battle was fought
in Arkansas in March, 1862?
q. Poem-"The Two Armies"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
Cleaning the Courthouse.

During the past few days, Dan
Godfrey, the courthouse janitor,
has given the temple of justice a
thorough cleaning from basement to
tower. Both the county and dis
trict court rooms have been given
an overhauling, the furniture pol
ished and the floor secured. All the
offices in the building have been
carefully cleaned and renovated.
The base-boards have been given a
scraping to remove dirt and tobacco
juice of several years accumulation.
When district court meets again
next Monday the interior OF the
building will present bright and
shiny appearance.
The next meeting will be held the
first Tuesday in March with Mrs.
A. It. Willis, on West Main street