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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
ALLEGED BEE FAGAN is
''HONEY ENOCH" EPPOCK

TRENTON, n. j., April 26. 49, Under
bond, awaiting the action of the May
grand jury, is Enoch p Eppock, alias
Henry Enoch, the Hunterdon county
Bee Man." who faces the queerest charge
ever brought against man i'll the United
States.
Eppock is accused of being a honey
bee Pagan. He is charged with having
profted, by means of a hive of brigand
or piratcal, drunken honey bees, to the
extent of $l.l2 worth of honey, from the
hives of j. G. Bayless.
This is the specific charge. But bee
men belonging to the association from
which Eppoc1 is barred believed he has
protited greatly at the expense of his
neighbors. 1t is claimed that he sells more
honey than any man in the Delaware river
valley, yet has not kept working bee on
his place for seven years.
For a dozen years bee men have com
planned of the "pirates in the profession.
City men hearing how the busy honey bee
made money for the honey men while the
owners slept, invested and owned many
hives in the district, but always returned
to the city wiser and poorer.
The foundation upon which the charge
against "Honey Enoch' is based was
caused by remark of a conference teach,
er while taking here class out for nature
lesson. Seeing a swarm of Eppocks bees
she exclaimed gleefully that they were
of that rare species, sphecodis, which live
by plundering their fellows.
Among those who heard this was Holmes
Bayless, son of j. G. Bayless, who fired
questions at the teacher with the speed
of a rapid fire gun crew working for a
record. What he learned he related tc
his father and as a result a conference Of
bee men was held, at which the teacher
explained the habits of the sphecodis.
As the result of the conference and the
knowledge impaired to them, the bee men
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
BEANS A YARD LONG

A certain species of beans grows to "a
length of yard and quarter, but 80
inches may be taken as an average
These new runners are really natives
of Japan and China, but an enterprisng
gardener in London, who received some
seed from friend in the former country,
has succeeded in cultivating 3O-foot row
of them, and his experiment will probably
lead to the introduction of new kind OF
vegetables for the table, as the beans have
delicious flavor. A single bean is more
than enough for one person.
When the seeds were planted the proud
owner erected trellis II feet high, but
the runners had soon climbed to the tor
and then came down the back, for they
will grow to quite 80 feet. The beans are
half an inch wide, and grow in clusters.
The blossom is lavender-colored, ant
has sweet scent; the leaves are large, anc
grow in punches of three One peculiarly
of the blossom is that it lasts only one
day; it opens wide in the morning ant
drops off in the evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

OTTAWA, April 26-The tenure of Of
fee of Lord Mimic as governor general Of
Canada expires in June, and, no matter
what pressure may be brought to bear to
prevent it, he will be forced to relinqush
| the vice regency over the dominion.
His time was really uD last June, but
such vigorous representations were made
to the British government by Canadians
that he was allowed to stay over, on the
distinct understanding that no further ex-
tension would be granted him.
1t is an open secret that Lord Mimic was
sent to Canada to allow him to patch up
his fortunes, which were sadly dilapdated
He was poor for his station, according to
the English standard, and a few more
years at home would have left him finan-
cially stranded.
When he came to Canada he rented his
estates at home, and Immediately came
into possession of a free residence in this
country and a salary of $4,000 year.
He has been generous spender, but at
that has lived we'll within his income, and
will return to England rehabilitated in for
tune.
Lord Mimic has been a popular governor
general. for he has been democratic, tact.
full and diplomatic
Lady Mimic has superintendent the social
side of their lives with the same skill that
her husband has displayed in handling
political affairs.
The earl of Minto's future title is Sir
Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound
p. c.. G. C. NJ. G., Roxburgh; Viscount
Melgund of Melgund, county of Forfar;
Baron Mimic, of Mimic, Roxburgh, and a
baron of Nova Scotia. He is b. A. OF
Cambridge university; was formerly at.
tached to the Scots Guards, attached to
the Turkish army in Russo-Turkish war,
1877 (medaD, served in Afghanistan, 1879
(medaI, in Egypt, 1882 (medaD, in Cana
dian rebellion, 1885 (medal), military sec.
rotary of Lord Lansdowne, governor gen
eral of Canada, 1883 1885; became governor
general of Canada, 1893; late captain re.
serve of officers, late colonel and brigadier
general commanding Scottish Borderers
Volunteer infantry brigade; was born
July 9, 1916; succeeded his father as
fourth earl of Mimic in 1891; was married
July %, 1888, to Mary Caroline, daughter
of Gen. Hon. Charles Gray; has two sons
Wilson's dancing sch. Thur. Elks' hail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

decided to capture few of the pirates in
order to let the young woman examine
them and be in a position to speak posi-
lively.
Bees, when on a frolic or warpath al
ways gather in ball before starting on
their trip, separating simultaneously when
the point aof attack is reached. Those
watching Eppocks place had not been
waiting long when they discovered a swarm
preparing to do battle.
Straight as die the mass headed for a
hive on the Bayless farm and the leaders
bored through the wax doors, killed the
sentinels and destroyed many of the work
ers. Then, laden with the winter honey,
the bees headed back for the Eppocz
place, followed by the bee men. The
foregoing was related in court as a por-
ton of the evidence against Eppock.
With this information in hand a war
rant was secured for the man who, it is
alleged, harbored the robber band At
the preliminary hearing it developed that
the pirate bees were crooks by nature and
could not help stealing honey-in fact, it
was just naturally born in them.
The question whether Eppock could be
held for the bees crime then hinged upon
the Interpretation of the state laws per-
tanning to the maintaining of wild and
domestic animals"
Naturalists and etomologsts galore were
on hand to prove that the honey bee is can
animal and not IAN insect" but stand
ard books on the subject, introduced as
evidence, proved that, anatomically, the
humble bee is an animal, while the ana
tony of the honey bee proves it to be an
insect.
Upon this showing the court held that,
as the statute only fixed the responsibility
for the depredations of wild animals"
upon those claiming the ownership of the
animal and keeping it upon their premises,
he could not hold "Honey Enoch" Ep-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
A MOVEMENT TO
PURIFY THE CITY

A business session of the Scandinavian
Social Reform club will be held tonight
at the Swedish Baptist church
The meeting held by the society in the
Norwegian Methodist church Sunday after
noon was well attended. The Encourage
ment of a United Effort to Purify the
City" was the general subject for discus
sion. Addresses were delivered by Rev.
Sven Overof of the Swedish Free church
and Rev. Gearde of the Norwegian Luther
an Free church Rev Vestien, an ac-
complished musician, rendered two organ
solos, and Miss Vog contributed guitar
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

store on Pacific avenue. where it has been
admired by crowds daily.
After the presentation at the theater
the officers of the ship and few other
guests will be rendered a banquet at the
Union club.
Thursday will occur the picnic and sports
at Spanaway lake. The program of sports
has not been completed yet, but will be
announced tomorrow.
Last night Commander Nicholson of the
Tacoma, with seven of his officers, were
entertained at the Union club. Dinner
was served at 7:3O o'clock. The rest of
the evening and until a late hour the
company was entertained with songs and
stories. The guests of the evening were
Commander R. F. Nicholson, Lieutenant
Commander w. o. Hume, Lieutenant U.
T. Holmes, Surgeon NJ. X. johnson. Pay
master Ray Spear, Lieutenant w D.
Leahy. First Lieutenant Paul r. Cham
berlain and NIidshipman Darrell P. Wick
ersham.
The visiting hours on the vessel are
from 30 to 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
During that time the public is welcome.
Those wishing to visit the cruiser may
take launches at either the Foss boat
house, the Commercial dock, the Flyer
dock or the Eleventh street bridge A
uniform fare of % cents will be charged
for the round trip.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

and three daughters.
Lady Mimic is receiving much sympathy
just now because of Oh accident she met
with few days ago While enjoying tbs
making the last round of the rink alone
her skate caught in a crack and she fell
breaking her right leg in two places, just
above the ankle, the bone protrudinG
through the skin.
A day or so later Government House
took fire and many of the inmates had
narrow escapes. The excitement and the
moving did not improve her excellency's
condition, and it is feared that she will
not recover in time to participate in the
vice regal festivities which usually imme
diately precede the departure of COVER
nor general
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
SEARCH FOR A
LOST OFFICER

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.-Despite q
close search in the hills near the Preside
and vicinity, there is no trace of Lieuten-
ant Victor Lewis, who disappeared after
writing a note to local newspaper init
mating that he intended to commit sui
eide, and saying that his body would be
found near old Fort Point. Horsemen and
parties on foot began searching at day
light, but met with no success.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

CHICAGO, April 26.-Chicago has a
quartet of chop suey artists from the land
of queues, who are in Jeffries' class as far
as the color line is concerned. The four
are Moy You, Moy You Kay, Moy Quong
and Moy Sam, all Of the Moy family APP
parently. Because they refused to serve
two colored men, DR.. Cooper and Daniel
Robinson, some of the mysterious concoc-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
NASfguIlT : Us
FIELDS MINsTRELs.

Harry Skunk, one of the funniest negro
endnen in the minstrel business, will be
here with the Al G.. Field Greater Min
strels, at the Tacoma theater next Satur
day matinee and night. Mr.. Field knows
how much the public likes this performer
and he certainly gives him enough to do
in the show, r0r besides his usual work
as an end-man and several specialties, he
gives monologue that is said to be one
of the funniest turns of a show that
abounds in laughs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
WILL STAND PAT

SAN FRANCISCO. April 26-Neither
side in the street car controversy took
any action today looking to conference
and the submission of new propositions.
1t is believed that a conference will be
held late this afternoon, but the railroad
representatives continue to assert that the
proposition rejected by the carmen yes
terday will not be modified.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

cubators are either made OF manure and
lime in the open air, or are in rooms
heated by charcoal fires, the eggs in this
case being placed in baskets covered with
straw or cotton wool.
TO illustrate the magnitude of these OPP
erations, it may be mentioned that a boat
on a river will sometimes encounter a
floating mass of egg shells, numbering tens
Of thousands, and coming from an incu'
bator where ducks have just been Matched
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
MOTHER JONES ESCAPES

PRICE, Utah, April 26.-Mother Jones
broke quarantine this morning and, accom-
panied by mob of women and children
attempted to break through line OF
guards to the Italians arrested yesterday
She was arrested and thrown into jail.
She made no resistance and stated that
she was aware that the officers of the
law must be respected.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
LARGEST DUCK FARMS

Enormous Aocks of tame ducks, mum
bering many thousands, are to be seen on
all the waterways of China. These are
carefully herded by the duck farmer and
his sons, and guided by them to suitable
feeding grounds.
A recent writer speaks Of seeing them
on the Yangtse in mid-stream, floating
down in compact masses with the racing
current, and surrounded by their guardians
in tubs, who, armed with long bamboos,
smartly whacked any birds that happened
to stray.
These ducks always appear to be OF the
same age-a curious fact that is explained
by the Chinese use Of incubators on large
scale. They are very chary about revealing
details, but it would appear that these in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
A FOSTER AND
CUSHMAN RALLY

There will be meeting Of business men
in the court room, Chamber of Commerce
building, tonight, Tuesday, April 26, 1904,
for the purpose of advancing the interests
of Senator Foster and Congressman Cush-
man.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
INJURED LlNEMAN
is DOING NICELY

w. L. Bradshaw, the lineman for the
Tacoma Railway & Power company who
was injured last Saturday by fall, is
doing nicely at the Fannie Paddock hos
pital. While Bradshaw was at work, string.
ing wire ON pole, he fell and injured
his back,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
new FACTORY
INCORPORATES

Articles of incorporation of the Tacoma
Biscuit & Cracker company were filed
this morning, with Charles HotchlIiss, C.
H. Hyde and Christopher Ebert as prin-
cipals The capital stock is 100000
The building to be used by the company
will stand upon four lots on Jefferson ave-
nue. just below Seventeenth street. The
plans of the building are in the hands of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
THESE CHINAMEN DRAW THE COLOR LINE

tions of the Orient, they were arrested un-
der the Illinois civil rights bill The com
plainants allege that they entered the res
taurant and asked for provender, which
was refused them with the beguiling smile
which has become part of the Chinese
character. After hearing the evidence, the
jury deliberated about five minutes and
then declared the accused not guilty.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
PLAY BALL!

Everybody can go to the baseball game
tomorrow, for, according to an edict issued
by Mayor Wright, tomorrow afternoon will
be half holiday. The city hall offices
will close at l:30 and everybody will turn
out to root for the Tigers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

solo to the afternoons entertainment.
The interest in the meetings OF the So
ciety is increasing. The subjects discussed
always have some bearing on the question
of social and civic reform.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26
MARY WANDERING.

Leo Ditrichstein, playwright and actor,
is responsible for the new comedy ia
which Mary Mannering is appearing this
season, entitled "Harriet's Honeymoon.
This clever author has written many sue
cesses, and in the part Of Harriet Baird
young wife, played by Miss Mannering
he is said to have given her a part that
is admirably adapted 10 her ability for
the portrayal of light comedy roles Mis-
Mannering, in "Harriet's Honeymoon, -
will play an engagement at the Tacoma
theater Thursday night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

Kaufer's-opposite library,
1927 Tacoma avenue -
Books, Stationery, School
Supplies, Artists Materials.
One car ticket free with
every dollar purchase.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

an architect. The building is to be 1O0xlOO
feet in size and four stories high The
company will employ about so hands 1t
expects to begin operations by Septem-
Der l.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-26

The Bennett sister. are well worth the
price Of admission a the Grpbedm. 80
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Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
ALL EYES ON ST. LOUIS.

The eyes of all the world will be turned toward St. Louis dur ing the year 1904. Everybody will want to get, from first hands, the news of the greatest Worlds Fair which the world has ever seen. Our readers are advised, therefore, to subscribe for the greatest St. Louis news paper a newspaper which ack- nowledges no equal or rival in all the West, and which stands in the front rank among the great newspapers of the world. Subscribe for the St. Louis Globe Democrat and get all the news of the Worlds Fair, all the news of the national campaign, and all the news of all the earth. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue. 24d6x
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
BURNING ORDER
 HELD VALID

Little Rock, Jan. 24. The SUI preme court of Arkansas yester- day rendered a decision in the Furth gambling case, in which it held that the statute of this state known as the burning act, au- thorizing the seizure and burning of gambling devices, was consti- tutional; that it was not repealed by the act of 1901 known as the Wilson anti-gambling act, and that no trial by jury was neces- sary in determining the ques- tion of whether or not the arti- cles seized are gambling devices within the meaning of the stat ute.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25

J. H. Strider and daughter went to Little Rock Sunday.
 w. T. Boone left Monday morning for Portland, Oregon, on a visit.
 George w. Yelverton and Roe Tins of Bird township were New. port visitors Monday.
 The Man to Man" company arrived Sunday night for theil engagement this evening at the opera house.
 Little Leland Stewart, who was injured by a fall on the court house fence, was able to return to school Monday.
 Miss Myrtle Hettal, after : visit to T. J, Beavers, watch man at. White River bridge, re turned Monday to her home al Corning.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
MRS. VONA REEDER.

Mrs. Vona Reeder, aged A years, died Sunday noon at her home on Elm street, after a sick ness of five months, though her condition was not regarded as serious until Friday. Mrs. Reed- CT, it will be remembered, suf- fered paralysis last summer from Ia stroke of lightning, but this did not in any way cause her death.
 The deceased was born in Jef- ferson county, Illinois, and was married in Ashley county of that state to c. c. Reeder, who died two years ago. The family moved to Arkansas twelve years ago. Two daughters and five sons survive the deceased par ent: May and Ettie,.W. T., Fred, Walter, Wesley and Guy.
 Funeral service at 2::30 ?. m. on Tuesday at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. T. c. Mahan, burial following at Walnut Grove cemetery.
 To the orphan children, the sympathy of friends is extended in their loss of a loving mother.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
PURCHASE GILLIAN STORE


 R. c. Jones and Wm. R. Har- vey, Jr., we'll known business men of Swifton, have purchased the store and stock of E. B. Gil liam and will continue the busi- ness at the old stand.
 The new owners are progress i've and popular in their home community and we wish them success. MT. Gillian is an old citizen of Swifton and is we'll and favorably known over Jackson county. He has not yet decided upon where his future lot shall be cast.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
$390 FOR LETTERS TO
 ENCOURAGE EMIGRATION,

The Rock Island system offers twenty prizes of the aggregate value of S390 for letters relative to the territory along it's lines in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kan sas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writers experiences since he settled in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he arrived, what measure of success has attended his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of the country in which he is located. Letters should not be less than 300 nor more than 1500 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the Southwest.
 Letters are desired not only from farmers and farmers wives, but also from merchants, school teachers, clergymen, from every one, in brief, who has story to tell and who knows how to tell it.
 For circular giving detailswrite to John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25

In renouncing Governor Davis, whom he has formerly supported, Charles Newman. editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial, says: Tt has been said that a wise man will sometimes change his mind
 "a fool never. While we cannot be classed with the former, we do not desire to be in the same category with the latter. These remarks are made because the editor of the Commercial desires to state that, notwithstanding the past, he is now opposed to the reelection of Gov. Davis as chief executive of the state"
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
FOR SHERIFF.

To the voters of Jackson county.
 am candidate for reelection to the office of sheriff of Jackson county. subject to a Demo- cratic primary, if one is held. Feeling that have discharged the duties of that office in such a manner as to merit your confidence, and thank ing you for your support in the past and asking your help in the future. If elected l will do my duty Your fellow citizen, k. w. RANDY.
 We are authorized to announce Shell Simmons as candidate for election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson county. subject to the action~of the Democratic party.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
FOR ASSESSOR.

Pulaski county's Wood club now numbers 1, 300 members and continues to grow, Jeff would probably evacuate Little Rock and abandon it to the enemy, but whither shall he turn to find refuge from the storm of public disapproval, which is gathering from the four corners of the state.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25

Passmore White announces in this issue his candidacy for re- election to the office of assessor. MT. White has proven himself a conscientious and courageous off, cial during the term which he has administered as assessor.
 The assessed valuation of taxable property has been raised nearly one third for the entire county.
 He has striven to equalize the burden of taxation as nearly as possible by compelling all tax payers to give in their property
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce E. L. Boyce as candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county, subject to the Demo- cratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Otis w. Scar borough as candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25

Hon. R. Bruce Macon's opposi- tion to SenatorJones' appointment lon the canal commission is entire ly inexplicable to his frien d s throughout this district. It is the first silly thing we have ever known Bruce Macon to do. There is no demand from Arkansas, not even from Senator J. P. Clarke's s staunchest friends, for a perse- cution of Senator Jones, and our advice to Mr. Macon is, although entirely gratuitous, to do all he can for Senator Jones confrma- tion. Senator Clarke's position is unfortunate. Forrest City Times.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-25
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce John D. Neal as a candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce James s. Jones as a candidate for reelection to the office of cir cult clerk of Jackson county. subject to the Dem ocratic primary election.