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Newport daily independent., 1903-07-07
COUNCIL DIVIDED
 ON PAYMENT OF DEBT.

At the regular meeting of the coun- cil Monday evening, at which all the members were present, quite lively discussion resulted upon a motion of fered by c. 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 sppropriating 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 settlement of the hydrant rentals due from January 15, 1900 to January 15, 1903, amounting to $S, S,39445. 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, ,201.38 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 daily independent., 1903-07-07
ARKANSAS RAILROADS
 TWENTY YEARS AGO.

Ut is just twenty years since last set foot in Arkansas" said Winstead Armitage of Cleveland to Little Rock reporter the other day. 1T came down on the Iron Mountain and had a 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 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. It 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 a rough track, which, all at once running smoothly, caused passenger to ask if the train was on the track again. Mo- 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. Thea 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 daily independent., 1903-07-07

Batteries-McNeely and Herman; Myers and Reeder.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-07
APPEAL TO BUSINESS MEN.
Newp ort, Ark, July 7, 1903

Newpo ort, Ark, July 7, 1903. To the Business Men of Newport
 Owing to misunderstanding some of the stores closed while others kept open on the night of July 3rd, when it was the intention that all should keep open, it being the eve of July 4th. We hope that in view of the fact that the hottest season of the year is now upon us and more than ever employer and employe need rest and to enjoy the evening hours at home with their families, the busi- ness men will look at the matter in the right light and beginning with tonight again close at p. m. as originally agreed on. We thank you for your kind consideration.
 CLERKS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-07
RED RIVER ON A RAMPAGE.

Texarkana, July 6.-Red river at points near here is on a big rampage and it is feared that great damage may result to the growing crops, as we'll as heavy loss of cattle and horses that are running at large ill 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 cataract. 1t 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 daily independent., 1903-07-07
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.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-07
JACK JONES,

The Crack Barber, keeps a neat and busy little shop. Upper end of Front street. Expert tonso- rialists. Easy slaves and the best haircuts. Our work pleases.
 "Come on, ye stubby beards."
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-07
SPECIAL RATES.

Summer tourist rates Searcy, Ark, S2.o0; Ravenden Springs, $2.65. Tick cts on sale to September 30, final re- turn limit October 31st on all trains. 47btf T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
GENERAL GRANTS
BIRTHDAY OBSERVED

Galena, Ills, April 91--The eleventh
successive celebration Of Grants birth
day M Galena proved 10 be one Of the
most successful.
The historic city was decorated In
honor Of the great hero ana the beau
tiful weather brought many visitors.
The noon train on the Illinois Central
from Chicago brought the special guests
OF the day from that city who Joined In
commemoratiou The chief feature Of
the program was an address at Turner
han by Hon. W. Il, Gurley Of omaha,
whose delineation Of the character and
achievements of Gen. Grant We're en-
thusiastically received, From the same
platform on previous anniversaries
Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt and
Chas Emory Smith had spoken.
The visitors after the conclusion Of
the exercises, viewed Nast's great paint
ing hung IN the public library and the
statute Of Grant given TO the city by
H. II. Kohlsaat Of Chicago and de.
dicated by ChaunCey NJ. Depew The
military band and company NJ Illinois
national guard. acted as escort Of the
speaker 10 the han. Rev, John Van
Derive. late OF Coe college Cedar
Rapids, Ia, acted as chairman
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
MAKE AMERICAN NAVY BEST.
Captain Hobson Hero Of Santiago Talks Interestingly 10 the
Deseret News-Nakes Strong Plea for the Battle
ship and ATmoTed Cruiser

Capt, Richmond P Hobson formerly
OF the United Suites navy, Is "a guest az
the Knutsford. having stopped over
here TO lecture In the theater. In a talk
today. with a News representative.
Capt. Hohson said his mission Is to
show the people the advantage to be
gained by a great navy FOR this coun-
try. lie said that IN European nations.
the king or emperor Is able TO take the
initiative IN such matters himself. but
in this country, % Is the people. and
where they are persuaded. u is COM
paauyoly easy work 10 secure favor
able congressional action. The captain
is strong Tor .he hauleship and armored
cruiser. but particularly does he favor
the battleship. lie would see the Inited
states have a navy superior 20 that OF
any other nation. and as 10 the present
status, De holds that American Inferior
lty lies 30 the number Of war vessels
rather than the quality Of their make
up
When asked what he thought OF the
recent Boosting Of a part OF the Ger
man press ihat the German navy Il
superior to that OF the United States,
Capt. Hobson replied that that could
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
EIGHT RAILROADS RESTRAINED

Kansas City, Mo, Aprn 27-Judge
John T. Phillips. In the United states
circuit court here today granted a tenn
rorary injunction restraining the fol-
lowing eight named roads from dis
eliminating against small shippers:
Chicago & Alton. Chicago, Milwaukee
& 81. Paul, Atchlson, Topeka g. Santa
Zee, Chicago Burlington 81 quincy
Missouri Pacific Rock Island Wabash
and Chicago Great Western.
These cases presented the same ques-
ton involved IN similar eases passed
UPON by Judge Grosscup at Chicago on
Friday last. As the demuwers ia these
cases were heard by Judge GrOsscup
aud Judge Phillips. sitting together, the
trief opinion delivered by Judge Cross
cup last Friday was the result Of their
conference and agreement.
The decision rendered hy Judge Phil
lips today. which was oral maintains
that the determinations and rebates
made and allowed by the railroad
companies were violative OF the inter-
state commerce act, and that they tend
90 90 create a monopoly I'm the ship
ment OF grain and products In favor OF
the individual shipper TO the practical
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

hardly be determined without their
coming together, and there was small
chance OF anything Of that kind hap
pening At the same time he thought
II III became any one, whether individ-
ual or nation, TO boast
When asked Il the limit in size Of war
vessels had been reached. the captain
replied that perfection Is always In the
future The limit OF weight OF gun and
urmor may possibly have been reached,
but not the other features of constrlc-
ton In ordnance. armament and con-
struction. There IS and always will be-
contest as between gun and armor
As soon as an armOr Is found that viii
withstand the greatest known projectile.
some genius will shortly invent a gun
and projectile that win pierce the ar
NOR. So, now the one and then the
other is on top. The captain said that
Just at present, the new armor plate
had the advantage with It's tougheued
back and case hardened face. the COM
bination making a most effective de-
Tense. The process OF preparing this
plate Is electrical. and involves chem
zeal as well as physical changes in the
metal.
Capt. Hobson did not think that the
o1vont of the perfected torpedo boat,
surface or submarine, ought 10 ansot
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
CHINA SENDS FORMAL REFUSAL
To Russias Demand Regarding Evacuation Of MaRchura
France Views With Pleasure Determination Of United States
Not to Become Party 10 Any Joint Action by Powers

London, April 27.-It is officially an
nounced here that the Chinese govern
nont Me- scnt TO TN Russian govern
ment at ST. Petersburg a formal refusai
90 grant the latters demands in re-
gard to the evacuation Of Manchuria.
FRANCE MUCH PLEASED.
Paris, April THE foreign Office has
received lengthy advces from Wash
ingiun regarding the feeling aroused in
the United States over the steps taken
by Russia In connection with Man
churia, The dispatches show that the
American government docs not intend
TO join the powers IN opposing the Rus
sian demands but that the United
states win confne It's action TO safe
guarding It's own commercial interests.
The assurances have created a strong
~ favorable feeling here The adyices
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

exclusion Of an other dealers and like
shippers. and that the question present.
ed was whether on not bin In equity
at the instance of the attorney general
OF the United States on request OF the
interstate commerce commission would
lie 20 enjoln the defendants from fur
ther rebates and determinations The
inclination OF the mind Of the court was
that the acts were not only vioative ci
the interstate commerce statute. but
also The antitrust statute and that the
government. in the capacity of par
ent, representing all the people corr
cerncd In the shipment Of such products
and for the public welfare, was entitled
TO appeal TO ITS own courts 20 enjOin
such violations Of the law: that the
bill known as the Elkins bill, under the
decision Of the supreme court OF the
United States I'm Missouri Pacific rail-
way company VS. United states recent
ly rendered explicitly confers jurisdic-
ton upon the federal courts IN equity
both as to pending and future cases;
that there can be no question OF the
right Of the court 20 grant tempOr-
airy injunction in the cases pending
which viii be done as on motions now
entered, with leave 10 the defendants
II they desire, TO take issue by answer
as 10 the truth Of the allegations OF
the bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
Burned by Molten Metal.

Lancaster Pa, April G--By an ex-
ploslon Of molten metal, Ave men were
horribly burned, two Of them probably
fatally, at Vesta furnace. Marietta,
early today. The men were engaged
at the cupola preparatory to a cast
when the accident occurred and were
literally showored with molten metal.
Fellow workmen ran 20 their assistance
and tore the burning clothing from
their bodies, The seriously injured:
David Appley, burned from head to
foot, viii probably die.
Thomas \. Kisselring, burned on back
and face, will lose eye sight, recovery
doubtful
The accident was caused by a wet
projectile being shot into the cupola.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

Gen. Weston sums up the objections
TO the plan in the following
"The supply Of cattle on the hoof for
the military service in the Philippines
Is not practicable, would involve enor-
nous expense and entail useless loss
OF animal life. and would serve no use
ful purpose either OF administration.
economy or health. AT least SO per cent
Of the cattle would not survive the
trip, so that the government would not
only lose half of the cargo but would
actually pay freight on what was lost
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
E2eQen clen
Were Killed.
III Buffalo, Kas, Missouri Pacific Slock Train Crashes
Into Reae End Of Work Tsam-ASi1e From The Dead
Ilcenfyiive Wee More or Less hjused, Fous Fatally
cW Of Them But One Were GreekS.

Buffalo, Kas., April 21.--A northbound
Missouri Pacific stock train crashed into
the rear end OF a work train just north
OF this town at 7 o'clock last evening
and clever men were killed and % in
tured, ten of the latter seriously and
four fatally An were Greeks, except
one Peter Frye, who lived here several
years and who was the boss on the
work. The cause Of the wreck is given
as misreading Of orders.
The work train consisted Of dat cars
and a caboose, all filled with laborers.
The men on the Nat cars escaped by
jumping, but hardly man IN the ca
boose escaped The work train was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

also state that Ambassador Mccormick
at 81. Petersburg has been instructed
10 forward Information on the subjcc,
to Washington rhe officials here say
this will probably disclose that Rus
sia's action has been less radical than
appeared at first.
The view prevails that the powers
having political antagonisms toward
Russia are responsible for the pres
ent agitation. It Is stated that Russia's
demands do not mean termination
OF the open-door policy but only a con-
tinuance under Russia administration
OK similar restrictions now imposed by
China
In government quarters unmistakable
sympathy with the Russian attitude is
shown. II Is claimed that Russian in
tercsts in Manchutia ana its proximity
to Siberia entltle Russia to take super
vision.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

passed the house on third reading to-
day by a large majority. A similar bill
milder IN lts provisions. has passed the
senate. There Is a general sentiment
among the natives against vaccination
as IL il said that vaccination spreads
leprosy.
The special committee appointed by
the house Of representatives 20 inyestl-
gate the so-ealled Chinese fund, and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

backing into town for the night and
running at a good speed. The heavy
freight engine did not leave the track
but plowed the work train off the track
leaving little Of II except the car wheels
and kindling wood. Doctors Of Buffalo,
assisted by townspeople, did heroic
work among the injured until the
wrecking train with surgeons from
Neodesha, and a corps Of half dozen
physicians from COffeyyille and lnde-
pendence arrived. The dead and injured
were taken TO CoffeyWlle, the latter 10
be temporarily cared for at the hos
pital there The scene Of the wreck
for several hours looked like battle
field by the dazzling light Of the burn
ing debris, with dead men strewn about
upon the ground, where they lay after
being taken from the wreck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
shot at lis Desk.

Boston. April 27--Stillman Bishop.
aged IS. "a bookkeeper for the Edison
Electric Light company was today shot
az his desk by stranger Three shots
were ared. two OF which hit Bishop In
The arm and side.
II is thought Bishops wounds are not
dangerous. His assailant was captured.
lie Is about a. years Of age and gave
the name OF Hartwell Stafford OF
BroOkline. He refused .te splain his
action.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

the escape Of Treasurer Wright after his
shortage Of nearly $4,000 was known,
has made its report. 1t appears from
the report that the populations which
finally resulted IN an /. O, Z. for ST.
1880 being placed In lieu Of cash in
the Chinese fi,ld, had been going ON for
two and half years, 1t was a short
age In the territorial general fund, ac-
cording to some Of the testimony taken
by the committee and the territorial
fund was made good out Of the Chin
ESQ fund.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
Lee,s ResIgnatIon Acoerted.

Jefferson city Mo, April 27.--Gov.
Dockcry telephoned from ST. ..ouis to-
day that he had accepted the resigna-
ton OF Lieut. Gov. John A. Lee, which
reached the office here this morning. In
a letter bearing n special delivery
stamp. Senator T. /. Ruby. president
pro TEN Of the senate becomes acting
lieutenant governor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
MISSIONARIES IN GERMANY.
u Ambassador Tower at Berlin Has Made an Investigation
Of Complaints by Them, and Finds There is No Just
Ground for Same Makes Special Report

Washington. April 21--Mr. Tower, the
United States ambassador at Berlin,
has anticipated the state departments
request for an investigation Of the
complaints made by Mormon mis-
slonaries In Germany He has already
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

made a thorough investigation and finds
that there is no just ground for com
plant. The facts discovered by him
have been included IN a special report
which has been mailed to the state de.
partment and Is expected here daily.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
EARL or YARMOUTH.
Obtains a License to Marry Miss
Alice shaw.

Plttsburg, Pa, April 27.-George
Francis Alexander, Earl OF Yarmouth,
accompanied by the family barrIster,
Lord James, visited the courthouse to-
day and obtained license for HIS mar
rlage 10 Miss Alice Thaw Of this city at
4 o'clock this afternoon
The only distinguishing feature Of the
proceeding was that the earl filled out
his own application instead Of being
piled with the questions that are
usually answered by the majority OF the
applicants.
The ceremony will be IN calvary Epis-
copal church, elaborate preparations
have been made and the wedding prom
lsed to be the most brilliant seen In
Pittsburg In years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
Cement strIkc snttled.

lronton, o.. April 21.-Chairmon owen
and secy. Bishop OF the state board OF
arbitration came here yesterday and
settled the cement strike after con-
ference. The men returned 10 work to-
day. The oiler on whose account the
strike was declared. was discharged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
Rp. Fred X Nm. rayIor nend.

quincy, Ills. April 27.-Bishop Fred
erick William Taylor OF the quincy do
cese Of the Episcopal church, is dead OF
acute Brights disease
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
To ReNIse PreshyterIan Good.

Philadelphia, April 27-Rev. Dr. w.
II. Roberts stated clerk Of the Pres
bytcrian general assembly, announced
today that two-thirds OF the presby-
terles had voted IN favor Of revising the
confession Of faith and Of the declan-
tory statement elucidat.ng chapters 3
and 10 OF the confession
The subject win be- finally disposed
Of by the general assembly which meets
in Los Angeles next month. II is ok
pectei that the ovorturCs from the
presbyt0lcs win be enacted By the gem
eral ASSEMBLY,.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
AGAINST VACCINATION.

a''sn House Passes Bin To Re-
peal Existing Law.
4. -'nolulu' April 1S.-via San Francis
Cpl. "p'l H'-(Correspondence OF the
80. .o.ia'ed Press "A bill to repeal the
ns laws regarding vaccination
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
COUNCILS RULES

b. 1 c,, statute Of this state provide that
Ia, ,tIuncll may pass rules OF conduct
N'e transaction OF business which
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

,,Aas,orney-General Breeder made the
~ argument in behalf OF the
srisi. mere have been a great many
~ s'H' w expressed In the papers and
es,. uns streets In regard to tbs
vtss' nut IN justice TO myself I
/ I TO say that any report
s,, r's papers to the effect that | have
,,,,essea an opinion In this case IL
s,, 'uey false would not make q
iot' ueht one way and then come be.
nv ,hls court and ask Il to decide
H. , ,g,lei Just the opposite way. | mere
Nce 10 myself
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27
Miles, Report
Made Public.
DweHS al length on Water Cure Cases. Evidently Giving
Credit TO Stories Told Hjn-CaS of Three Priests
Rice DeaiS-Gen. Davis Makes Repy.

gratifying to state that such atrocities
have been condemned by such COM
manders as Gems. Lawton, Wade, SUM
ner Lee, Baldwin and others.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-27

y rhat Inc advertisers want to get into.
me News" is the Home paper OF
he community
The Lamar register., 1903-01-21
France Growing Rich.

A statistical publication just issued
at Paris presents an interesting show
ing of the division of wealth in that
country. The almost universal subdi-
vision of the land in France began
with the first revolution and now there
are 5.50O.00O of peasants each owning
a home and tract of land. But the
same process has been going on in
the leading forms of personal property.
In 1880 there were but 125.000 holders
of French rentes. or government Sc
curities. Now there are over 100000.
Tabulations of the holdings of railway
securities and bank shares make
similar showing. In retail trade there
was an increase of about seven per
cent. in the past decade. while the
number of concerns in the wholesale
trade actually diminished in the same
time.