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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
Willow Camp Of Woodmen Had I'm
portant Meeting Last Night.
A Peculiar Break on Mant0n Avenue.
Other Items Of Interest.
Cnevve Providence News Hefernans News
Store 1s Hartford Avenue. Telephone 4o-West

that the missing man is slightly de-
mented
The wife OF Patroman John II. Dyer Of
the Chaffee street police station died at
her home, 124 Wallace street this morn
ing. Mrs. Dyer had been an invalid for
a number Of years.
About 800 worth of old junk was stolen
from the push cart of Myra Lcvena near
the corner OF Atwelrs avenue and VAL
ley street, yesterday afternoon.
The clerks OF San Souci's store Will
hold their sixth annual outing at Haute-
rive. Sunday. They will leave the city
hall at 1890
f. F. Sibley. editor OF the Olneyville
Times, left last evening for Atlantic
City as a delegate TO the 1nterna tional
League OF Press clubs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Garland have
returned from their wedding tour. and
have gone TO housekeeping on Union ai;e-
nue..
Mrs. Ann Conway went TO Middletown,
Conn, last evening, for the purpose or
attending the funeral of n relative.
During the absence of Patrolman Dyer.
whose wife passed away this morning.
his beat will be covered by John Holland
The funeral services OF Michael McGov-
ern were held at ST. Theresa's church this
morning.
There are no less than ive bad wash
outs In this district.
Fred Bishop OF this place has gone to
England for a few months.
Manton avenue has a new barhe/ shop.
Piano tickets for ST Asthony's fair.
for sale at San Souci's and hSrlow's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23

Tomorrow night an adjourned mee'iss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
WARREN.

The Warren artillery held their regu-
lar weekly drill meeting In Armory hail
last night. competitive drill among
the private, for the position of corporal
was held. which resulted In the choosing
OF John nickerson. Col. Barrett Of the
Bristol Train OF artillery was the judge
The first OF the series of band concerts
by the Warren National band will be held
on the common tonight weather permit
ting. The band stand VIII be erected
TODAY. Rehearsal of. the band was held
I'm Institute hall last night under the di-
rection Of leader s. J. O'Keefe. large
amount OF new music Is being pracdced
NJ present.
The funeral services Of the late Arthur
Parker. the 10 year old son OF Leonard
Parker were held from the fnmily resi-
dence on Franklin street at $50 y. m.
this afternoon. The pail bearers were
William r. Martin, Clarence s. Martin,
Irving N Cole and Charles N. Maxneid.
Jr. Interment was In the South ceme-
terry.
The Warren high school baseball team
disbanded last week after a very sue
ce-seful season. A review shows re-
ma rkably good playing by all OF the
members The financial support given
by local business men, especially In the
purchasing OF uniforms ie deserving OF
mention. game was scheduled last
week with the business men but the url-
timely death Of catcher German caused
a postponement
The invitations 10 the graduation exer-
cises. are bein gdietributcd by the
members OF the graduating class
Mr.. sylvanus Bowen. who recently
graduated from the Maessa achusette high
school. has arrived IN Warren to spend
the summer months.
The factory OF the Rowland and Wheel
on company is running overtime evenings
to fll orders OF back standing.
II am seif-made man. said the proud
individual.
"well. YOU are all right except as 10
your head" commented the other part
of the conversation
"Hows that
The part you talk with is out Of pro-
portion 10 the part you think with
San Francisco Wasp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
RIVERSIDE.
n. B. S. Club Holds a Sue
c0ssfuI Entertainment. Friends
Surprise Nj. Hudson.

Last evening the N. r. s. club held
very successful entertainment in Library
hall. The program was a short but well
rendered one. At the conclusion OF the
entertainment the floor was cleared for
dancing and a general good time was en-
joyed. The attendance was very good
and the affair was decided success. Miss
Huldah Sealander acted as pianist. Re-
freshments were served. 1t was nearly
midnight when the entertainment was
concluded.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.
Last evening about 80 OF the friends Of
Mr.. j. c. Hudson came down from Provi-
dence and paid him a surprise visit at his
home on Crescent avenue The visitors
were cordially received by Mr. Hudson.
who was taken wholly by surprise.
Games and indoor amusements were
enjoyed Mr.. Hudson treated the party
to some choice musical selections during
the evening After the amusements re-
freshments were served. The party broke
UP In time to take the last car for the
city.
REPAIRING TRACK.
A gang OF section hands under Section
Foreman Charles Dawley are repairing
the tOnSouudltu trdChS near tue curve
this side OF Silver Spring. New ties are
being put In and the track tamped UP.
Most OF the repair work on the section
has been done and this part OF the road
Is In excellent condition.
HE CAME FROM PROVIDENCE.
| Last night on one of the late cars a
man who was evidently under the in
| fluence OF liquor created no little amuse-
nnent He fell asleep and frequently
rolled over against other passengers. oc-
casionally muttering something about
double headers" and two for one.
He came from the city and as the pass
| engers made no objection was allowed
| to ride on the car.
CALNHAPPENINGS
A dog was struck and killed by train
near Silver Spring this morning.
Gen. A. r. Burnside Council No. g.,
o. Y. A. M. will meet in Mechanics hall
! tonight.
Town Clerk Smythe will not make a
second visit TO Riverside for registra ton
| purposes this year Those who wish to
register can do so at his office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23

JOHN oCONNELL,
Hats. Caps, Furnishings. Trunk Store and
Laupdr- is just above the postoffice.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
WHITE RIVER ROUTE
 TO BE TRUNK LINE.
Iron Mountain Rushing Work or White River Route-Trains Run ming Through In Six Months Development of Rich Min
 ing and Agricultural
 Sections.

Pittsburg, Kans., June 22.-In less than six months, it is believed by those who seem to be next, that the Missouri Pacific railway company will have trains running on new line now being constructed between Memphis and Topeka. It is estimated that over 5000 men are now at work upon the construction between the two points upon gaps between the terminus of roads owned by the Goulds.
 The White River line will have two large steel bridges each costing in ex cess of $2O0,O ,OO0. One will be over the White river at Cotter. The other will span the North Fork of the White river at Devero, about thirty miles south of Cotter. Work is in progress on both at this time. The Devero bridge is nearing completion. A temporary tresUle now spans the north fork, and is used by construc- tion trains that are running as far as Buffalo City.
 Trains will probably be running into this city from Carthage by September 18th and from here they will run to Fort Scott by the way of Cornell, Yale and Englevale, and from Fort Scott the road will go to Topeka over the K, N. and D. division of the Mis- souri Pacific. The White River line, which is we'll on towards completion into Carthage, connects with another new line into Memphis. When the entire line is completed it will become naturally one of the best main lines in the country and the highways con- meeting Kansas, it's farms and coal fields, with the mining, timber and cotton lands in Southwest Missouri and Arkansas. No other railroad in the country will be able to boast of more diversified resources from which a big freight business can be ob- tained. Such line will be the direct outlet for the south to the great north and west and will be of untold benefit to the countries through which it passes.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
ADVANTAGE OF
 KNOXVILLE SCHOOL.

The teachers of Arkansas who are thinking of attending summer school this summer can find no place more desirable than the Summer School of the South to be held at Knoxville. Those in charge have provided for faculty of the most distinguished edu- cators of the country, 93 in number. The location of the school is desirable as Knoxville is one of the healthiest and most picturesquely situated cities in the South. 2,000 from the South attended this school last summer, and fully as large an attendance is ex- pected this year. On account of the cheap railroad rates, am sure Ar kansas will be well represented in this school this summer b til
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
FRED UNDERWOOD
 MAKES CONFESSION.
Tries to Exonerate Durham Says Dunn Shot Sheriff He
 Himself Should Hang.

Fred Underwood has made a con- fession at Clarksville concerning the robbery of the Bank of Clarksville and the murder of Sheriff Powers, in which he attempts to exonerate Durham and James Wallace claiming that he has been in the safe- blowing business all his life and persuaded Durham to en- ter his plots.
 Underwood says that John P Dunn shot Sheriff Powers in the front of the bank while he was blowing the inner safe of the vault, and that Durham and Smiling Joe Clarke, who is in the penitentiary at Little Rock with Wal lace, opened fire on Powers as he came down the stairs from his room, but did not wound him. He says that Durham then ran around to the bank door ahead of Powers and begged Underwood to leave, as there was a fight on, but he refused to go.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
DIES ARC TO DEvALL'S BLUFF.
Work Will Commence This Week on Choctaw Branch Which Will Ulti- mately be Extended Through
 Heber to Leslie.

Information comes from DeVall's Bluff that work will commence this week on the extension of the Searcy & Des Arc road, Choctaw branch, from Des Arc to DeVall's Bluff, distance of eighteen miles: to a connection with the main line of the Choctaw. This will give through connection to the Dorth with the Iron Mountain. It is believed that the purpose of the Rock Island is to connect by way of Heber with the St. Louis & North Ar kansas road, Frisco project, now being extended to Leslie. The curve on the Choctaw main line between mile SS and the bridge over White river is to be strengthened, which will throw the depot at DeVall's Bluff half mile north of the present site. It will also reduce the grade so that from five to seven more cars of freight can be hauled between Little Rock and Memphis.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
OLDFIELD-C NUPTIALs.

MT. Albert M. Casey and Miss Fan nie Oldfield surprised their friends and acquaintances by calling in Coun- ty Clerk Burton Arnold, Rev. s. B. Galloway and one or two friends and repairing to the clerks office and get ting married Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock. They took the afternoon train for Newport to spend a few days.
 MT. Casey is bookkeeper for Bar nett Bros. Mercantile Co.,, a position which he has filled efficiently for a number of years. The bride is a popular and handsome young lady of the brunette type. She has been em- ployed for some time as stenographer for Barnett Bros. Mercantile Co., Batesvllle Bee.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
STROKE OF LIGHTNING
 INJURED FIVE PEOPLE.
Large Elm Tree in Reeder Yard Was Struck by Lightning and Five Per sons Sitting Upon Porch Were
 Severely Injured by Flying
 Splinters Sunday Aft
ernoon.

This town was visited by an elec- trical storm Sunday afternoon, one sharp stroke of lightning that was felt throughout the town having splintered massive elm tree in the Reeder yard on Remmel Avenue at the foot of Elm Street, and seriously injured five people who were sitting upon the porch hardly five feet away. Their escape from death would seem miracu- lous, considering their proximity to the stroke and the wreck made of the porch by the splintered tree.
 Mrs. l.. v. Reeder, daughter Miss May, aged 19 years, son Fred, IF years old, together with Miss Jamie Jones and Andy Darrow, were sitting upon the back porch when the storm came up and did not realize their dangerous position, beneath the large elm tree, when about o'clock a stroke of lightning, accompanied by heavy peal of thunder, struck the old land- mark of nature, splintering it's body and hurling flying timbers in every direction.
 Darrow was the most seriously in- jured, one limo being paralyzed from the hip down, aside from other bruises. He was reported little bet ter Monday.
 Miss May Reeder sustained an in jured hip and other bad bruises from flying splinters.
 Fred Reeder is disabled from work owing to injuries, having been struck a oad blow on tue back of the head.
 The balustrade. of the porch was totally wrecked and great holes were made in the roof of the house by the splintered pieces of elm.
 Ulysses Reeder and friend, Oscar Haynes, were sitting upon the front porch and were severely shocked, but otherwise uninjured.
 After the storm news of the work of the lightning stroke brought large crowds to the scene to view the old disfgured elm, which still stands, though parked upon either side to the ground.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
IN HONOR OF GUESTS.

Mir. and Mrs. Linville w. Pool of Pine Bluff were the guests of honor at very delightful dance Monday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Peyton V. Ferguson on Third Street.
 Good music was furnished by a colored orchestra and the evening was very pleasant one for all pres ent, who were Misses Claire Johnson. Lucy Brandenburg, Bessie E. L. Wat son, Mary Bailey, Hester Phillips, Mae Ward, Laura Nunnally of Marian na; Messrs. and Mesdames P. V. Fer guson and L. W. Pool of Pine Bluff; Messrs. c. D. Jones, o. D. Hawn, w. T. Parish, Tom Dillard, George Stuck ey, Sprigg Foushee, Claude Erwin and Dr. G. K. Stephens.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
 PARTIALLY AWARDED.
Missouri 6S Kansas Railroad Lets Contract for First Twenty
 Five Miles of New Railroad.

Joplin, Mo-, June 21.-The contract has been let to build the first twenty five miles of railroad for the Arkan sas, Missouri & Kansas line to the Atlas construction company. Work of construction will begin at Joplin at once, and the road will be pushed to the Arkansas line by fall. The $13,- 000,000 bonds of the road have been purchased by an English syndicate and the money is now on deposit to 'LIild the line. The new road is said 70 be an independent line, and ex- tends from Memphis, Tenn, to Chan ute, Kan, a distance of 450 miles.
 The grade of the southwest Mis- souri electric line, between Joplin and Chitwood is finished, and rails are now being laid. The new branch to Duenweg is about half finished, and it is announced that both lines will be in operation by September l.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
STREETS AND ALLEYS
 NEED IMPROVEMENT

The ordinance introduced and en- acted June 15, requiring street service upon the part of all male citizens be- tween q and 45 years of age, is not to become shelf worn. The street and alley committee, of which A. D. Bailey is chairman, reported to the council Monday evening ''that in their opinion, it was necessary that work be done immediately upon the streets and alleys of the city," whereupon the council by unanimous vote, adopt ed resolution calling out all qualified male citizens to such service and in- structing the marshal to issue sum- mons under the direction of the street and alley committee.
 Upon motion of Thompson, seconded by Bailey, it was decided that all city ordinances should be compiled, print ed and attached to book of ordi- nances.
 A number of accounts were allowed, but nothing further accomplished. All members were present except 0. H. Wilmans, and the approving of the previous minutes was dispensed with.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
BRANDENBURGs REDMAN.
Mir Harry Brandenburg and Miss Minnie Redman Quietly Married at Hoxie Thursday Evening in
 Presence of a Few Friends.

Dame Rumor has for several weeks given the "wise heads" an inkling of coming events and the shadows were cast i'll the numerous preliminaries that must be arranged for keeping house, which prepared the friends of MT. Harry Brandenburg and Miss Minnie Redman for news of their marriage at some nearby date,
 The young couple contrived to keep their secret well, in spite of these nec- essarily open preparations and few knew the exact day, when upon Thursday evening with a small party of relatives and close friends, they betook themselves to Hoxie upon No. 12 and were quietly married at II D. m. in the Boas Hotel by Rev. J. w. Smith, whom, it had been previously arranged, should meet them there on his return from Jonesboro.
 The newly wed left Friday morning for Mammoth Spring, which is just now the scene of a large Chautauqua assembly, where they will spend a week before returning home, when they will begin housekeeping in a cottage on Elm Street, which has been nicely prepared and furnished for them.
 The groom is in the employ of the Bailey Mercantile Company and is re- garded as one of the best salesmen in the city. With marked business abil- ity, natural industry, genial disposi- tion and good character, he has a bright future and has chosen for his he1pmeet through life an accomplished and attractive young lady of unself- ish and admirable temperament, who will no doubt make their home a hap py oLe.
 The INDEPENDENT, together with a host of other friends, extends con gratulations and best wishes for long, prosperous, useful and happy lives.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
COLONEL MINORS
 PRESENTATION ADDRESS.

In the presentation of battle flag to Mrs. c. R. Cookie Saturday after iloon, Col. L. Minor voiced the senti- ment and purpose of the gathering in the following choice and eloquent language:
 s'As daughter of the First Arkan- sas Regiment, we do you but slight honor in this impromptu affair.
 "Your gallant father led this flag in many deadly battle, honored and loved it until the day of his death in Peace, but bowed ever with submis- sion to the inevitable when the condi- tion so required.
 "In behalf of the daughters of the Lucien o. Cause chapter I present you with this slight token of the re- newed love of those of the First Ar kansas who are left behind for the time being, and yet cherish the love that was close and sweet in the sixties, hoping that you have in no wise diminished in the faith you im- bibed in those days, but will hold to your children's children and their generations, the old love for the South and that the Confederacy will in the memory of all, live forever"
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
MISSOURI GIRLS
 STRANGE DISGUISE.

Carthage, Mo-, June 22.-Miss Maud Gage disappeared ten days ago from the farm of her father, ten miles northwest of here, and was discovered yesterday working on a farm a mile from town, clad in overalls and jump CT. She had cut off her long blonde hair and at first denied that she was the person sought when detective located her. But ring once owned by her dead mother completed the Identification, and she quit work in the hayfield to return home. Her employer was Eugene Peugnett, who says he had not suspected the girl, though he thought her an uncommon ly handsome boy. Miss Gage is a graduate of the high school at Webb City and has taught school several terms. Recently she quarreled with her father because he opened a letter addressed to her which she thought came from young man of whom he disapproved, who had been paying her attentions.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
SPECIAL TRIP TO BOSTON.

Via Iron Mountain Route, account of National Educational Association Annual Convention July to 10, 1903. Arrangement have been made for through chair car to leave Little Rock at S:20 D. m., July 1st to run through to Albany, New York via Detroit. From Albany the party will take the magnificent trip in daylight down the Hudson and after short visit ill NeW York, the Sound Line Steamer will bic taken.to Boston, reaching there the morning of July 6; returning via same route, except that one may take boat from Buffalo to Detroit without extra cost. This is the official route. A splendid trip for teachers and others.
 The rates for this trip are given be- low from principal points where the party is being made up, and cover cost of all the privileges referred to:
 RATES
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
SPIEOE MAY ALSO DIE.

Hoxie, June 22.-News has reached here of a cutting affray and killing at Pocahontas Saturday. It is said that a MT. O'Hair came home in the even ing and found his wife talking to MT. Spiece near the O'7lair home. It is said that O'Hair .rabbed Spiece and cut him in a number of places. His cries attracted the marshal aud his deputies, but by the time they ar rived Spiece was unable to rise from the ground. When the marshal un- dertook to arrest O'Hair he tried to use his knife, but the officers shot and killed him.
 MT. Spiece is very low from his wounds and is not expected to live. He is prominent hoop mill owner.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
PRESENTED A FLAG.

Mrs. c. R. Cookie, daughter of General James F. Pagan, and who by reason of her accompanying him to Virginia, became the adopted daughter of the First Arkansas regiment was rendered surprise party by some twenty members of the local U D. c. Saturday afternoon.
 The program included refreshments at Bracy's Cafe, where the tables were thrown together and Colonel Minor made beautiful presentation speech in delivering the flag as a to- ken of respect and regard for the honored guest, the daughter of the First Arkansas.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
BURGLARS AT PINE BLUFF.

Pine Bluff, Ark, June 22.-Two burglaries were committed here last night and an attempt was made at an- other place. August Manufacturers cigar store was entered and some cigars taken. Rosenweig's clothing store suffered the loss of number of suits of clothes. At the home of J. B. Clark, on East Seventh avenue, Miss Clark fired upon an intruder trying to break in, but missed him.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
JUNIOR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
Contributed

An enthusiastic meeting was held Thursday afternoon, June IS, at the residence of Mrs. o. D. Watson, con- sisting of members of Daughters of the Confederacy and the children of Veterans of the Confederacy. Mrs. 0. R. Cookie, an untiring and able worker in all U. D. c work, made most beautiful heart to-heart talk to the little folks, speaking in such thrill ling words of the valor and honor of the soldiers in gray that each little man and woman present found it a happy privilege to pledge their work to the perpatuation of history made by their fathers.
 A branch of the Southern Ladies' Memorial Association was organized by little Beatrice John Pagan Cookie, granddaughter of Gen. Jas. F. Pagan, she being member of the Junior Memorial Association of New Orleans Mrs. O. D. Watson was unanimously elected president of the Association, Miss Kate Harder vice president, Miss Jennie McOauley recording secretary, Miss Hortense Hito financial secretary and Master Ike Stephens treasurer.
 The work undertaken by these young representatives of the "Men in Gray" will consist in Thanksgiving and Christmas contributions to the Veterans in the Soldiers Home in Little Rock. In the bestowal of their mite towards the erection of monu- ments to the Confederate dead, and in all and every memorial undertaken by the Ladies' Memorial Association, the Junior Memorial Association will have share. It is very meet and very right that this noble work should fall upon these young shoulders-the sons and daughters of the followers of Lee and Jackson the incomparable Host in Gray.
 Then hats off to the loyal little men and women. May success attend their every effort in the hallowed cause which claims their devotion.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
FORGING A SETTLEMENT.
Citations Served on the Bondsmen of Ex-Sheriff Kittrell of Wood
 ruff County.

Augusta, Ark, June Citations were issued out of the county court and served on bondsmen of J. B. Kit trell, ex-sheriff of this county, sum moning them to appear at the July term of said court and show cause why judgment should not be entered against them in the amount of $8,- 34O.O4 with 25 per cent: penalty. Kit trell has failed so far to file a settle ment with the court for the delinquent tax charged against him for the year 1900.