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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23

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Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
MURPHY SCORES DAVIS.

Little Rock, Feb. 13.-Eighteen hun dred people crowded into the Capital Theater last night to hear Attorney General George w. Murphy address the members of the legislature on Gov. Davis and his administration. Fully 600 people were denied admis- sion for want of chairs to accomodate them. Delegations from adjoining counties composed of prominent Democrats, occupied seats in the bal cony and dress circle. Col. Murphy reviewed Gov. Davis' official career from the time he entered the attOr- ney- generals office four year ago up to the present time, laying particular stress upon his conduct as governor. He charged the governor with cor ruption in office and specified num- Der of acts where the governor had misappropriated funds entrusted to his care by the State. He read from the records in the auditors office showing that the governor had used large portion of his contingent fund for private purposes and referred to the fact that the ways and means committee had discovered the same irregularities and would so report to the house. He closed with a strong appeal to the legislature to make a thorough investigation and if what he said was not true to impeach him (Murphy) and if what he did say was true to impeach Gov. Davis. The speech made strong impression up on every one in the large audience and talk of impeachment proceedings can be heard on all sides tonight.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
SMART SET ENTERTAINED.

The members of the Smart Set, to- gether with number of invited guests, were very delightfully."- enter tained upon Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Clyde Woods at her home on Laurel Street.
 Progressive euchre afforded abun- dant pleasure for the afternoon, the first and second prizes, dainty hand kerchiefs, being won respectively by Mrs. B. B. Wilmans and Mrs. T. E. Allen.
 Refreshments of salad, sandwiches, pickles, crackers and coffee were nicely served.
 Those present were Mesdames E.. B. Wilmans, A. c. Anderson, T. E. Allen, w. A. O'Neal, w. w. button, H. B. Cobb, Narcie Minor, T. D. Kinman, Jr., J. L. Jones, H. G. Drum mond, Frank Lynn, o. E. Jones, Misses Lizzie Gullett, Marille billiard, Lula Empie and Emma Walker.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
RAIDED A TIGER.

In making the arrest of Billy Glenn ans, who was charged with robbing a countryman in a crap game, Of ficers Laird and Stephens ran across blind tiger at POP Front street and confiscated half barrel of whiskey in pint bottles.
 Clemans was fined $50 and skipped Doctor w. P. Shelley, who is running the corner restaurant, now has charge of the whole of the adjoining building, Clemans having previously operated a gambling den and tiger in the rear end of the second building from the corner.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
BRACY CONFECTIONERY
 COMPANY

Articles of incorporation have been prepared and made ready for filing by the Bracy Confectionery Company of Newport, with paid up capital stock of $3000. The officers of the new company are E. D. Bracy, president; A. T. Hubby, president and man. ager; Alcorn Ferguson, secretary and treasurer. These officers together with ParkiDeaderick and w. 4. O'Neal comprise the directorate. The other incorporators are Ernest Mcdonald John w. Stayton and s R. Phillips, all being prominent young business men of this city.
 A contract has been signed with H. L. Remmel for a building on the old site, which is to be 22 feet wide by 80 feet long, not including the kitchen and bakery, and the new quarters, which are to be very handsomely appointed will be ready for occupancy by May 1, 1903.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
RIVER STILL RISING.

White River registered 22.8 feet on the Newport guage Tuesday morning at eight o'clock, rise of 3.7 feet the preceding 24 hours.
 At Mt. Olive, 62 miles above Bates vile, by the river channel, White rose IS inches Monday night, which indi- cates that not much further rise from that stream need be expected unless the snow is melted by warmer tenn perature than now prevails.
 All points on Black River however, promise heavy rise and many river men refuse to modify their first fore bodings and still declare that White will reach 30 feet on the Newport guage.
 Should the cold weather continue, these calculations are probably too high, but few doubt that the danger line of 26 feet will be passed and even the high bottom land overf1owed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
ENDORSE LARGE
 APPROPRIATION

Whereas, an International Exhibi- tion is to be held in the city of St. Louis in the year 1904 which will bring together people from all parts of our own and Foreign countries, and
 Whereas, it is of the utmost impor- tance that Arkansas be suitably rep resented there to the end that it's large and varied natural resources may become properly advertised, therefore,
 Be it resolved that we respectfully urge upon our Senator and Represent tative the necessity of sufficient ap- propriation and ask their favorable action on the bill now pending in the Legislature to appropriate in the aggregate $100000.00 for this purpose.
 The above resolution was passed at a meeting of the Business Mems League Feb. 11th and copies ordered sent to our representatives at Little Rock.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
CLOVER CLUB MEETING.

The meeting of the Clover Club at the home of Mrs. Narcie Minor upon Thursday afternoon was too pleasant an affair to escape mention though inadvertently neglected in Fridays issue. The refreshments served upon that occasion were very dainty, con- sisting of ice cream, cake, coffee and cheese straws.
 The resignation of Mrs. Cora Me- Donald, who has long been one of the most popular members of that organ ization, was rendered and accepted with much regret. To the vacancy thus created, Mrs. H. E. Cobb was elected.
 Those present aside from club mem- bers were Mesdames O. D. Watson, L. Minor, H. E. Cobb and B. M. Crow
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
ACTION AGAIN DEFERRED.

After night session of county court Saturday, when Gary Davidson was again the principal witness, court adjourned over until Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Doctor J. M. Jones took this action in response to request of the prohi attorneys, but served notice on them that after that time he proposed to hold night and day sessions until the matter was finally disposed of.
 The license advocates expect some action tonight and assert that by according every point asked for by the other side, they still have a clear majority of 164 names.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
HEARING POSTPONED.

Owing to the fact that two of the attorneys in the license fight before the county court, were occupied with the pearl suit of John and Frank Mays versus R. D. Wilmans and R. w. Randy, sheriff, which was being tried in the circuit court Friday afternoon, Dr.J.M Jones postponed the hearing of the petition to revoke the prohibition order of two years ago, set for Friday afternoon, until Saturday morning at eight o'clock, this action being taken by agreement of the attorneys.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
FOUR YEARS SENTENCE.
Judge Moose Sentences Defendant, Rufus Johnson, To Four Years In Penitentiary-Prisenor Releas- ed On Bail Pending Ap-
 peal.

At o'clock Friday morning, Rufus Johnson, who had been found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Jas. Cole, by jury of his peers, was sen fenced by Judge Wm. L. Moose, to four years in the penitentiary.
 The motion of his attorneys for new trial was refused, whereupon an appeal was taken to the state supreme court. Pending a decision in that court, the defendants bail was fixed at 2,500, which he had no trouble in making and now enjoys personal liberty.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
IRON MOUNTAINS
NEW DIVISION.
Not ice Given In Official Circles of New nDivision to Become
 Effective March First.

Effective March 1, another division will de added to the Iron Mountain Railroad between St. Louis and Little Rock for freight runs, Hoxie being the headquarters of the newly formed division. The new division will be from Hoxie, Ark, to Piedmont, Mo-, a distance of 99 miles. It will have 240 miles of track. A number of men will go from the Arkansas division to HoXie to take runs on the new divi- sion.
 Trainmaster w. s. Hobbs of the Arkansas division has posted a notice to trainmen and conductors wishing to work in the new division to file applications with him. Under the orders thirds of the men will be taken from the Missouri division and one third from the Arkansas division. The mileage taken from them is eighty miles from the Arkansas divi- sion and 160 miles from the Missouri.
 The new freight division will be added to the Missouri division, which jurisdiction will be extended to Hoxie, giving 226 miles on the main line. The new Hoxie division will be as follows:
 Main line, Piedmont to Hoxie, 99 miles.
 Doniphan branch, Neelyville, Mo, to Doniphan, 20 miles.
 Cairo branch, Poplar Bluff to Cairo, "A miles.
 Dexter branch, Dexter to Grays Point, 37 miles.
 Total, 24O miles.
 After March 1, trainmen and con- ductors on freight trains will run from Little Rock to Hoxie on the north end instead of to Poplar Bluff, which has for many years been the stopping point. At Hoxie new crew will carry the train to Piedmont, where another crew will take it into St. Louis. This cuts the main line mile age on the north end from 179 to 119 miles. Now the north end run is the longest on the Iron Mountain system.
 AS one-third of the freight conduc- tors and brakeman for the new divi- sion will come from this division, there will probably be a good many move from Little Rock to Hoxie dur ing the next two weeks.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
NEWS OF THE RIVERS.

Black and White rivers are falling slowly but there is a fine stage of water in both rivers for steamboats.
 The Current View, the pet of the shippers, has gone to Augusta this week with 100 cords of ash bolts for the Cooperage Company. She will return Saturday with cars of lumber for Houston & Curtis, Chicago and will then go up Black river Monday for load of lumber for Taylor & Gibson and Houston & Curtis.
 The Krata of the Inman Decker Packet Company sunk a barge loaded with cotton on her way down Current River, loss not obtained.
 We hear they are trying to fix the old A. R. Bragg again; the thicker contemplates flying between Newport and Johnson landing on Current river.
 The Riddell Barge line will place 8 nice big boat and two more barges in White and Black rivers when the season opens up.
 The merchants will be overjoyed to hear the old Captain will once more land his boat at the Newport wharf. For he is one of the most obliging and accommodating steamboat masters we ever had.
 The George Pope is boating logs into Augusta and DeValls Bluff.
 The Peoria City came to DeValls Bluff and returned to Memphis. Why don't Captain Billy Joyce induce h CT to come to Newport. If that Orlando trade don't do something soon, we will wake up some morning and hear big steamboat of the Riddell Barge line whistle below for our landing loaded from Memphis Stan Bar.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
HEAVY RAINS
 PROMISE OVERFLOW.

The heaviest rainfall in recent years was recorded for this section Satur day night and Sunday. During the first night an even two inches fell, which Sundays increase almost doubled, making total of 3.95 inches. The rain Sunday evening changed first into sleet, that later became snow, the latter reaching depth of four inches.
 From Fayetteville, Director Rich ards wires that the rainfall upon Sat urday night there was 1.46 inches. The rain of Sunday is also believed to have been general over that section of country, drained by White, Black and Current rivers. That an over flow is imminent, in fact altogether probable, cannot be doubted.
 From register Of 13.2 feet Sunday on the local guage, White river has already reached the 20 foot mark, the rise continuing with unabated speed.
 Black Rock reports Black river bank full and rising rapidly. Elgin confirms this report of Blacks rise. Batesville is expecting the highest water of the year. Capt. J. H. Me- Hugh on the branch passenger says that gravel cars have been lifted from the trucks and carried down the river.
 The highest point reached on the local guage this winter was 24.4 feet or 1.6 feet below the danger line, but the danger point is certain to be pass ed this time. With the ground water soaked prior to these rains, the rivers are certain to receive the larger part of the recent rainfall. Again has the temperature dropped below freezing to hold in check the river torrents and prevent a disastrous overflow, but even with this favorable circumstance, we'll informed river men assert that the Newport guage will measure 30 feet of water, which means the over flow of much bottom land and the necessity of levee protection for our own city.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
INDEPENDENCE COUNTIES
 NEW TOWNSHIP

At the February term of county court Christian township was divided into two new townships, the upper part, above a line running east and west just below Oil Trough Landing and post office to retain the old name, Christian township, and the lower part to be known as Oil Trough. There is some dissatisfaction in both town ships with the division and new ar engagement t.-Batesville Bee.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
DANGER POINT REACHED.
Hot Words From Bush of Helena To Editor Mitchell of Arkansas Democrat-Lie is Freely Passed-Bush Promis-
 ed to Be in Little
 Rock.

Helena, Ark, Feb. 14.-The war be- ing waged upon Gov. Davis and his administration had sensational con- tribution from this city Saturday, when James R. Bush, of Helena, a member of the State charitable board under the Davis administration, sent to the Arkansas Democrats manager, William s. Mitchell, some of the salt lest correspondence imaginable. Two telegrams and letter Were sent by MT. Bush, the first wire asking MT. Mitchell if the editorial of the 18th in Democrat alleging rascality in the State institutions referred to the char ltable board, and if so, who was per sonally responsible. Mitchell answer ed in lengthy telegram, when the Helena member of the board sent an- other message to Mitchell saying the reply was unsatisfactory, and again demanding to know if the charitable board was included.
 WARM LETTER
 Not receiving an answer to the second telegram, MT. Bush sent the following letter:
 ''Inasmuch as your editorial of the 18th instant makes a charge of rascal ity against persons connected with the administration and in charge of certain State institutions, and as I am on the board of charities, body that since my connection with it, and be- fore that time as l believe, has been moved by the highest integrity in the discharge of it's duties, and as your reply to my wire of this date, sent with the design of ascertaining wheth- CT your insinuation was aimed at this board or otherwise, is evasive and unsatisfactory and a reflection on my personal and official integrity, unless specific denial is made by you that my character is in no way involved, I hereby and by this means brand the in- situation in the aforesaid editorial as cowardly and malicious attack upon gentlemen who in all that pertains to devotion to duty are your equals if not your superiors. So far as the charge may affect the State board of charities it is cowardly lie, and I so brand it, and I declare the author of the article in the Democrat of the 18th instant, insofar as it may refer to the State board of charities, as a malicious liar, coward and a puppy. I will be in Little Rock Monday, the 18th, at the Merchants Hotel and on the streets until p. m.
 JAS. R. BUSH"
 INDORSED BY GREENLEE.
 The Commercial Appeal correspond ent, in conversation over long dis tance telephone with 0. F. Greenlee, a prominent attorney and also mem Der of the board of charities at Brink ley, was informed by the gentlemen that he fully and unequivocally in- dorsed the above correspondence, which had been read to him. Mir. Bush will leave Helena tomorrow afternoon and spend Monday in Little Rock. The Democrat editorial, which caused the salty correspondence, al- legged that there was rascality in some of the state institutions, and it has stirred up hornets nest that will not be quieted until it is thoroughly sifted. The Commercial Appeal cor respondent is authorized by MT. Bush to say that the board of charities courts and demands an investigation of the whole matter.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20
MRS. MARY K. EAGLE.
Wife of Governor And One of Arkansas Best Known Women Passes Away-Bids Her
 Husband a Touching
 Goodbye.

Mrs. Mary Kavanaugh Oldham Eagle, wife of Ex-Gov. James P. Eagle, died Sunday morning at the family residence, 219 East Seventh street, after an extended illness. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock this morning from the residence, and the interment will be in Mount Holly cemetery. During yesterday hun dreds of friends called at the residence to take last look at the features of one whom they had known so we'll in life. A large number of telegrams of sympathy were received from all parts of the United States, the news of the death having gone out Sunday night.
 "You have always been a good, kind husband, and have had a happy home here. I am sorry to have to leave you alone, and sorry to leave our happy home, but you yet have a great work to do, and have better and happier home up wonder, and am glad to get to it. Goodbye, dear"
 With those words upon her lips the spirit of one of the most distinguished women in Arkansas took it's flight to the great beyond, and there was sor- row, not only in the stately mansion over which she had for years reigned beloved queen, but in many homes  in the city of Little Rock and the state of Arkansas. Mrs. Eagle has, for the past fifteen years, become known throughout the state and na- tion, and numbered among her per- sonal friends the foremost women of America.-Gazette.
 GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.
 Executive Chamber,
 Little Rock, Feb. 16, 1903.
 Death having claimed one of the purest, noblest and grandest women of Arkansas, Mrs. James P. Eagle, wife of our former chief executive, it is with deep regret and sad hearts that we bow to this great aff1iction; and in honor of her memory, l, Jefferson Davis, chief executive of the state of Arkansas, do hereby order and direct that all business be suspended at the state capitol until high noon on the 17th inst. in honor and commemora- tion of the obsequies of this noble woman.
 Given under my hand and official seal, this 18th day of February, 1903.
 JEFFERSON DAVIS,
 Governor of Arkansas.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-20

w. M. Gregg, formerly agent of the Iron Mountain in this city, came up Saturday night from Philadelphia re- turning on No next day. His visits are always welcomed by his old friends.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-20

THANKSGIVING time is the busiest sea
son for the manufacturers Of and dealers
IN masks and false faces. The fantas-
teal costume Darsdss and the old GUS
tom of masking and dressing for amuse-
ment on Thanksgiving day keep up from
year to year in many parts Of the coun-
try, so that the quantity Of false faces
sold Mt this season Is enormous. The
manufacturers make 1t point to get up
new styles, and thls year brownies, "yal-
ler kids" parrot visagss and many other
novelties will be on sale. Masks Of prn-
incnt men and the foremost political lead.
ers are made by some manufacturers,
and large sized false hands, noses, ears
lected.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-20

The Boy Is Comm Home.
I tell you 1t is busy times Jest now for me
The boy is comm home to spend Thanks
I'll, ten long years since he went West to
mingle In its strife,
He's done frst rate, and. furthermore, he's
got Western wife.
We got the letter yesterday, ana marin sns
laidk awake
Full half the night to praise the Lord and
think what she must bake.
If I should feed the turkey now as she de-
why, long before Thanksgiv,n' he would
swell all up and bust;
I've had to grind the chopin knife and 60
And tS Il aH'p pre- brewin' rich and hne and
The boy, he writ for chicke. pie. with
double crust" says he,
"And mixed with cream, that Lively pie you
used to make for me-"
He wants q big red apple from the hillside
And b" Ht.afan epf, got EN- round the
stovepipe, brown and dry;
He wants to lay the fire himself with maple
And pop some corn upon the hearth when
all are gathered round.
He wants the things he used to have when
he was but a lad,
IT'S somewhat strange, It may bs, but 1t
makes rs mighty glad:
We're both little whittier, but sus 1--we,
depend upsn't,
old Vermont.
II fustered marin q bit at hrst absut the
Western wife,
what she should de for enc 70 1nS and
used to city life;
But tucked between the Bey's big EAeets
she found a little slip,
she read it with a happy tear, . stntly
quivering lip: -.
"Dear mother them's her very wssdA. ~
write this on the sly.
b don't tell John, but make fer hin big
big pumpkin pie;
know It will delight hin. fer h still II
but q hey
His mothers boy-and 80 - hlls his wifs'i
glad heart with Joy"
And %. you see, tits busy tines 5eyt new
fer me and marin,
TIE Boy 10 comm home to spend Thanks
givin' on the farm.
-JehA Mervin Hull In LipDiAsstts.