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Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
SECOND APPEAL
 FOR VOWELL
Will Be Made Through Confed- crate Camps Over the State
 Resistance Probable.

Little Rock, May II. Although the governor has fixed June 9 as the day for the execution of Mart Vowell at Paragould, it is stated that all hopes of saving Vowell's life have not been abandoned.
 The latest movement in behalf of the condemned man is said to be based upon his record as a Confederate soldier, and it is re- ported that an effort will be made to secure a communication of the death sentence to life im- prisonment.
 The plan appears to be to en- list the cooperation of as many Confederate camps as possible, and for them to make an appeal to the governor to commute the sentence.
 Little time remains in which to make the effort, however, and If it is done those who are inter- ested in Vowell's behalf will have to act promptly. M The condemned man remains in the penitentiary in this city for safekeeping. He is allowed to read the daily papers, and thus he learned of the governors de- cision last Saturday not to inter- fere in the case.
 If the appeal be made through any of the Confederate camps for Vowell it seems certain that the relatives and friends of William Lovejoy, the man slain by Vow ell in Clay county, will be as ac- tive in furnishing remonstrances against Vowell's previous appli- cation for clemency.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
STATE DIOCESAN COUNCIL.
Reception in Honor of Bishop Brown in Pine Bluff Tues
 day Night.

Pine Bluff, May 10. Many delegates arrived this afternoon to attend the meeting of the thirty-second annual council of the Episcopal diocese of Arkan- sas, which will convene at the Trinity Episcopal church in this city tomorrow.
 At 3 o'clock this afternoon a meeting of the committee was held and much preliminary busi- ness transacted preparatory to the opening of the council tomor- row.
 Tonight at 8 o'clock a recep- tion in honor of Bishop Brown was given at the residence of Rev. w. B. Buckner, rector of Trinity church. Many delegates arrived in time to enjoy this re- ception. The council will be called to order tomorrow morn ing by Bishop Brown.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
4 WORD OF COMFORT
To the Distressed.

Fortunately for those suffering with Rheumatism in all its various forms, in- cluding Sore Joints, Sore Muscles, and Sore Feet, remedy has been discovered by modern science which in every instance effects speedy and positive cure. This new remedy is founded on scientific prin- ciples which are acknowledged by the medical world as the only correct treat ment for Rheumatic or Neuralgiatroubles. Medicines taken internally rarely ever ef- feet cure without upsetting the stomach. As rule, they injure the digestive organs, shatter the nerves, and in many instances the patient contracts drug habit which leads eventually to decline of the pnysl- cal and mental forces.
 Paracamph is the new remedy and it is departure from the antiquated methods. Paracamph enters into the system through the natural channels, namely, the pores of the skin. When applied it opens the pores and a1lowst' healing, soothing oils to penetrate the sore, inhamed mebranes and muscles, removes the congestion and draws out the fever and inflammation, by inducing sweating. This is the only treat ment that can be indorsed by science, and is guaranteed to cure even the most obsti- nate cases of Rheumatic Swellings if used as directed. Paracamph can be procured at drug stores in 25 cent, and 50 cent, and (, oo hotties. Write for book of testimo- nials, sent free. The Paracamph Company Louisville, Ky, U. $. A.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
LETTER TO PHILLIPS & FER
 GUSON, NEWPORT, ARK.

Dear Sirs: Your business is, when a house burns down, to give the owner some money to build a new one. It is a good business. Queer that the world got on so long without it.
 We paint the one that burnt down and the new one too. What is better, we paint the houses that don't burn down.
 You insure the houses that burn; we insure the houses that don't. You have the ashes and smoke; all the houses are ours.
 We paint lead-and-zinc; Devoe. We sell the paint to painters; we don't paint.
 Lead-and-oil is the old fashion paint. Devoe is zinc ground in with lead and linseed oil; the best paint in the world, and the cheapest, because it takes fewer gallons than mixed paints and it wears twice as long as lead-and- oil. Nobody wants poor paint: there's lots of it, though, in the world.
 A. M. Griffin, Plainfeld, N. J., writes:
 "Mr. Aaron Higgins, of Plain field, always used 15 gallons of mixed paint for his house. Last spring he bought 15 gallons of Devoe and had four gallons left. :"
 Yours truly,
 F. w. DEvoE & Co.,, 94 New York and Chicago.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
JACKSONPORT JOTTINGS.

We'll, well, well. So some of our dear correspondents want to hear from Sunny Jim- We'll, friends, owing to rushing busi- ness we could not appear last week, but we are here this time. Now all the Independents allies will kindly keep in line and help to make it the best paper in North Arkansas. Will we? Let s all join hands and say yes and then do it.
 The principal population of our village was in Newport last week helping to,make the A. T. A. a big success, which we note it proved.
 The lnerchants report trade rather dull.
 J. M. Gibson is now installed as mayor of Jacksonport. May it be h0oed that he will cause a greater improvement in the affairs in general. MT. Gibson is an energetic, wide awake busi- ness man and a self-made man, the kind that does things, and there is no doubt but that the affairs of this place under his supervision will show a decided improvement.
 The steamer Welcome arrived Friday from Black river with a trip for Taylor & Gibson, and de- parted Tuesday for points on Black river. Elmo Riddell is master, Geo. T. Wilkins mate and B. A. Boiling engineer.
 Mrs. J. M. Gibson returned from St. Louis Monday.
 Mrs. E.. G. Riddell and daugh- ter, Miss Mamie, were in New port Tuesday.
 R. w. Anderson is shipping a great many sweet potato plants. He has a very fine lot of them.
 Let us hear from Rattle Box and all others and we will give our mite toward making the h. dependent "The Best. "
 SUNNY JIM.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11

been heard of them. The escapes, who are all negroes, are Charles Baskin, sent up from St. Francis county several years ago for mur- der, in for life; John Long, sent up from Pulaski county for five years, and George Sandfur of Craighead county, in for eight years. The men were at work in the brickyard and Mofit was guarding them when one of them slipped up from the rear and struck Moffit with a scantling, knocking him down. The three men then grabbed his gun and made their escape.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
ORGANIZE CHAPTER
 AT FORREST CITY.

Forrest City, Ark, May 10. - Mrs. Hall of Dardanelle, state regent, visited the city a few days since and organized a chap ter of the Daughters of Confed- eracy, the meeting being held at the residence of Mayor Cor man. Mrs. John Cutting was chosen president; Mrs. o. B. Rallwage, vice-president; Miss Maggie Eldridge, recording and corresponding secretary. Ap- plication for charter has been made, and in connection it is stated a Confederate monument fund will be started.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
L.fyisdbe9jamina@|
 l MAKERS * NEWyoRk |

is yoor safeguard in buying ready-to-wear clothes; for they insure you as perfect a fit as made-to-measure can give You. For sale at this store only.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM PENITENTIARY.

Little Rock, Ark. I, May 10.- Three prisoners overpowered Guard Moffit at the brickyard at the new penitentiary yesterday, and after taking the pistol away faom the guard escaped into Fburche bottom and nothing has
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
Correct Dress Demands Perfect Fit.
The Benjamin

Patterns are made from models of your figure; thus the garmets fit you perfectly. Even the lining, stays and inside materials are hand-cut from patterns. If your fig
 ere Is irregular, ample out lets in all garments make them easy to alter and to fit you. Therefore this label
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
SHOT ASSAULTER
 OF HIS DAUGHTER.
T. N. Ross Wounds Guilty Negro Who Confessed to Fiendish Act Spirited Away to
 State Capital.


 Pine Bluff, May 10.- Robert Davis, the negro who brutally assaulted Katie, the 12-year-old daughter of T. N. Ross, at Rear ney yesterday, was brought to this city about 3:30 o'clock this morning and lodged in the coun- ty jail. The presence of the ne- gro in the city caused much ex- citement, and when the announce ment was made this afternoon that he had confessed to the crime, the. feeling ran high. Crowds of angry men stood about the street corners and talked of the crime, but no demonstration was made during the day.
 Previous to being brought here from Kearney, Davis had been identified by the little girl as her assailant. Just as the sheriff. and his posse started to the train with Davis, who had been hand cuffed to another negro, T. N. Ross recognized him and, draw ing his pistol, fired three shots at the negro. Two of the shots took effect in the negro's back Iand inflicted painful, but not se- rious wounds. The other shot vent wild and hit Deputy T. F.
 arr in the leg. MT. Ross was
 rested and brought to this
 y, where he was released on
 l.
 When first lodged in jail Davis
 Rtly denied that he was the
 +ty person. Later on he was
 eaby Jailer Holland, an at IJfhey and Ia newspaper man, and to them he confessed. He said he was drunk at the time he committed the act.
 According to Davis statement he was fishing on the banks of a pond and saw two little girls, sisters, on the other side. He left his wife, and, telling her to carry home the fish, he cut through the woods to meet the children. He alleges that he walked some distance with the little girls and that they were not frightened.
 In| some way he enticed Katie into the woods and left the younger girl standing in the roadway. Then he began to ' AJIe her and she had no chance to scream.
 The smaller girl, when she \ heard her sisters screams, ran Atoward her home, which was about three-quarters of a mile distant. The father started at obcel to the assistance of his Lyfhter, but arrived too late to M yher, for the brute had as- saAtkd her and fled. Little Ka- tie $ in an unconscious condi- tonl pen found. She was taken otne house and tenderly cared for.
 Sheriff Gould issued a state ment this afternoon that no lynching would be allowed and that he would deal summarily with any one who talked about it or spread the report. The city was in state of excitement dur ing the day.
 Tonight the negro Davis was taken to Little Rock on the 6:2O train, and this has caused local excitement to subside. hnrrnArHnC nODAnT
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11

If you want to look neat have your suit cleaned and pressed by A. Mortensen. In new quarters opposite city jail. 86d
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-11
The Benjamin
NUMBER 13.

System requires no sacrifice in quality to pay for the ad- vertising; nor need you pay more for the clothes. Each season for 30 years they have been growing better, unti1 now they arc pretty near perfection. Yet the prices remain reasonable and right Look for this label
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

A good man is guided more b
self.reproach than by reproof.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28
THE ANGELS GOLDEN LILIES.

Once upon time, ever and ever
Sc long ago, there lived a rich manda-
rim, who had two sons, Foo Sing and
Ii Wing. They lived in a part of
China where the land is low and
swampy.
Now, Ii Wing had horrid dispo-
sltlon and was as jealous as he could
BE- of his sunnny-tempered younger
brother. Foo Sing was popular with
everybody because of his pleasant dis.
position and the reverse could be said
of his sullen-tempered brother. Lii
Wing managed to influence his ia.
tier so that when he thought to divide
his property between his two sons h.
was led by the willy Ii Wing to think
sc much of his superior wisdom tha
he left it to him to divide the prop
erty after his death.
No sooner had the days of mourn
ing passed for the old man than Lii
Wing hastened to divide the large
estate, giving TO roo sing the part
that he deemed entirly worthless
low, sWampy stretch of land. This
he gave to Foo Sing with great air
of condescension and as little money
as he possibly could Poor Foo Sings
heart was heavy within him at the
depressing poverty that he saw him
self doomed TO. with this waste Of
useless land as his heritage. Foo
Sing knew that his money would no,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28
CHILDREN'S DEPART TMENT

last long, and he had neither profes-
sion nor occupation with which to
earn money.
He finally made up his mind to
come to America. He came, and
while travelling through the country
doing little odd jobs. he always gave
particular attention to the methods
used in cultivating swampy lands in
the West He saw it reclaimed and
made to yield rich crops Of rice. Then
he said to himself:
Il will return home and use the
knowledge have CLEANED for the
benefit of my marshy lanH if my
sraspins brother has not already ap
appropriated even that poor soil"
When he returned to his native
province it was within two weeks of
New Years. 1t was an utterly dis,
ccuraSing prospect. that first view of
his ancestral acres. Pools of stag
nant water covered it, with rank
coarse grass and rushes rose in dry
clumps. and rustled in the bleak win
try winds like the dry bones of his
vanished hopes. His stock Of money
as entirely too small for him to
think of undertaking the herculean
task with it. AS he lay sleepless that
night in his trouble, turning over in
his mind what he should do now, an
angel appeared to him and dropped a
package of seed on the bed.
"Take these Seeds said the angel.
"and sprinkle them over every part
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28
4 WEEK At THE WORLDS
FAIR FOR $21 90
In a Splendid Hotel Right inside the
Grounds-No Carfares-No Ex-
tras-Reservation Accepted
Now

The owre9S of slender pocketbooks
can stop all the worrying over I'M
known costs and expenditures in see
ing the Dig exposition at St. Louis.
The Inside Inn. the enormous hotel
built under the supervision of the
worlds fair management right inside
day contracts on the American plan
for $2l 90. This will cover lodging
ad three meals and daily admission to
the grounds after the visitor has be-
come a registered guest. BY taking
ADVANTAGE of this very liberal offer,
prospective visitors can figure exact
Ii what their expenses will be before
they leave home merely adding
transportation and personal incidcn-
tails.
The Inside Inn is a new departure
III worlds fair accommodations. 1t
is three stories high. loo feet wide
500 feet long. has 2.251 bedrooms and
q dining hall with a seating capacity
OF 800 fite-proof material has been
used thrOu@hout and most cXtraordi-
nary and elaborate precautions have
been taken against fire. II is run on
both the European and American
plans, under the personal supervision
and management of Mr. e NJ. Statlcr,
| the well-known reStaurantcur of Buff
falo. which fact alone guarantees the
high quality of the cuisine and serv-
ice. Rates range from 81 so to $50
per day European and $500 to 500
American plan, including admission
in both classes The comfort and
convenience of thus residing right
within the grounds and the doing away
with all wearisome journeys to and
fro each nicht and morning will be
obvious 10 all. Intending visitors
should write at once for interesting
booklet, giving full details. Address
The Inside Inn, Administration Bldg
Worlds Fair Grounds. st. Louis. Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

of your marsh. There lies fortune
for you in that swampy place. DO
not be discouraged, for you shall reap
a golden harvest from it,
With these words the angel vanish
cd, and Foo Sing would have though
the whole incident a dream We're it
mot that in his hand lay the package
o: seed.
Early in the morning Foo Sing set
out to SOW the seed before any one
else was UP to see what he was about
and laugh at his folly, tplanting seed
in a worthless marsh
Day after day he visited the bleak
waste of land. and WAS as of on disan-
pointed Everything still seemed the
same. and his heart sank within him.
Then ii rained-how it did pour,
Steady. continuously, as if il never
meant to cease until his marshy land
.sas completely flooded. Foo Sing
could see the specks of seed floating
on the water. And that said h.
mournfully, : is the end of the last
SIRED Of hope
When the flood had subsidized some
what he visited the meadows again.
He could not keep away from the spot
rushes and the dead grass.
'I will not go near the place again,
he said.
The night before Chinese New Year
the angel appeared again to Foo Sing.
Now. said he, go early tomor-
row morning and gather in your har
west Of gold, for it's ripe
Before the sun rose, Foo Sing has
tened to his treasure land and
there, scattered all over the dreary
brown CT the marsh. We're small green
shoots, with here and there slender
lance-like leaves, bearing among
them stalks of beautiful lilies. The
swamp was glorified with their white
and golden beauty. When Foo Sing
took his lilies to maket in the nearest
city astonishment was expressed at
their wonderful loveliness, and the
eager purchasers gladly paid high
prices for the treasures.
Foo Sing reaped fortune from his
"angel lilies" fer he not only sold
for New Years day itself, but for
every day of the celebration. lasting
an entire week.-T. Celestine Cum
mings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

q r. @To HTA
asA'' the 7'aa KING ~ Ha.s .s... A.a!! ;epsT
'lsaa:ure LLTI ii
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28
WHY?

Take chances of getting good
printing from other offices,
when you know there is
nothing but the best,
neatcst and most
artistic printing
turned out by
the :.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28
WASHING WITHOUT WATER
Is Like Trying to Get Rid Of Dandrun
Without Herpicide.

Did you ever see any one trying tc
wash themselves without soap or
water?
If you did what would you say o
him?
1t is every bit as foolish to try to ge
rid Of Dandruff and to prevent Bald
ness by feeding the germs Which caus'
it, with Canthrarides. Vase,ine. G,yce,
inc ard similar substances which fora
the principal ingredients of most s.
called Hair Nigors
Newbro's Herpicde IS successfu, be
cause it attacks and kills the parasite,
%erSl which feeds on the hair roots
Y is The original and ONLY .anuint
Ills @"snicite manufactured
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. j.
ttarps for sample to The Herpicide Co
'atroit, Mich.
For sale by L. B. Coon, 216 Main.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

When man spends the night play
ing poker with the president of his
company wife is pretty sure he is ex-
r,aining to him all the reasons he has
shown her why he could run the COM
pany better.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

Tell your children white lies and
they will soon hand you back the
other color.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

A pretty good way to marry an heir
ess is to admire the way she plays
bridge whist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

Count your mercies as you do your
':oney and you Will never be poor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

1t is love that enlarses the least
deed and self that shrinks the great
est.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

The religion that scatters sunshin
never wholly moonshine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28
NEW SLEEPING CAR SERVICE
VIA IRON MO..:AlN ROUTE

Commencing August 9Th, the Iron
Mountain Route will establish through
daily sleeping car service between
New Orleans and st. Louis, via. Val
ley Route and T. p. on the following
schedule:
Northbound.
Leave New Orleans 6:35 p. m.
Leave Pine Bluff 4:45 p. m.
Arrive St. Louis 7:35 a. m.
Southbound.
Leave st. Louis $3.50 p. m.
Arrive Pine Bluff 1880 a. m.
Arrive New Orleans 1855 a. m.
For reservations apply to local
agent.
H. c. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. A.
st. Lous, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28

The trouble with little sins is that
hey never stay that way.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-28
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Hall Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-02

Il must soon, very soon" the girl
said eagerly.
But l hope you will come to us for
the new year." Lady Bysshe suggested.
1T will be very pleasant ii you can
manage it,"
Nothing will make me happier"
Perhaps Edith has not told o that
she was born on the first of January.
She came as a New Years gift. Her
second name is Theodore, the gift of
God.
"She is Gods best gift to me-" Geof-
frey replied fervently.
On her return home, she and her aunt
were met at the Balwash station by
Max.
1t was the first time Edith had seen
him since the morning he had attempt
ed his life, and this meeting, carrying
her suddenly back to that event made
her feel nervou and embarrassed. He,
however, had no such feelings. but
greeted them as confidently and with
as little awkWardnesS as If nothing I'M
pleasant had happened.
The gates of the lodge were thrown
open, While within them stood the
keeper, his wife, and children In their
while the parents curtesied and smiled
as Edith, putting her e out of the
window, nodded to them n answered
their homely greetings.
The carriage had no sooner reached
the great entrance thar the hall door
was thrown open and half a dozen
dogs came bounding down, barking In
wild delight as they recognized their
long-absent mistress, jumping upo her
and o~verturning ach other in their
frantic e%ndeavors to claim her special
notice and receive her caress. On the
steps stood her s%tepfather, his hands
extended to her and behind him were
/ ~ a ~, NV ~ n,y VIC l~~I-l H.. ~.
stately housekeeper and the important
butler. each smiling and bowling, and
/ all anxious to express their pleasure
at her return.
She put her arms around the counts
neck and kissed him, her eyes brim-
ming With happy tears. and then spoke
to each of the servants, who seemed
to her like old friends. They had hung
holly and mistletoe in great punches
against the dark a panels and from
the massive rafters of the hall, whose
oak-with its polish of centuries-and
whose armor reflected the leapine
flames of the wood fires burning OF
open hearths between huge dogs OF
silver.
And In her own room she found the
flowers she loved best, fresh from the
greenhouses and deliciously odorous
They, no less than her bookshelf fav.
orites. selected for the intercourse O.
quiet hours-seemed to welcome hel
home, With a language eloquent O,
themselves and understood by hel
alone.
At night. before going to bed, she
knelt beside 1t. to thank God for the
happiness of which her heart was full
to overlowing; to ask that she nigh
be made worthy If 1t, and to pray tina
she and those dear to her might b,
defended from all III.
Aa she waS still on her kreea a chorf
of music suddenly burst upon her ears
the first chord Of a quaint and ancien
Christmas carol-rich in harmony, de
votionally joyous, heart-stirring, up
lifting and teeming with associations
TransfXed and %rapturous she Listened
to the village choir singing under he
windows, for the hymn seemed to he
exalted senses like a REPETITION of he
prayer and the promise of its fulfil
ment.