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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

Al SEA

TOXIC. June HAZARDOUS reports
are current here today concerning
engagement smear Port Arthur. One
has II that the Russian fleet has ea-
capped from NladivoBtok and has
given battle TO the japanese off
Tsushima island.
The captain Of a japanese vessel
which arrived this morning says he
was fired upon BY a Russian squad
ron. and that heavy firing was later
heard in the neiEhborhoOd Of Tau-
ahima island.
A dispatch received today states
that the entrance 20 the Port Ar
thur harbor IL again open. and that
the Russian cruiser Novid sailed
out and engaged the japanese fleet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

chief - Police DELANEY positively
refuses 10 ailoN his name 90 be cen
nretsd with ths attempt q q hYs-
fsFiesi evening newspaper 90 fastru
the kifnapinE ~ little irepitt fiak i.
sr upon John King and Clyde
IIfas ufiald. two tramp burglars a.
rested hY the police az INTERPLAY a
fee days aKo.
1t IL All a lot % rot declared
the chief last night when a star
man attamptsa % compliment hlm
Imaginative powers and Increase ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
D II M
LAST M.9
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
SCOTT DlsMlssEs ANoTH
Err GRAND JURY INplcT.
MENT

The indictment returned By the
late superior court grand Jury.
charging l. q. Bach with obtain
Ing money under false pretenses.
Vas dismissed by Judge Tallman
this morning. on motion OF Prose
cutting Attorney Scott Bach was
accused OF obtaining money from
the Cecil Hotel Co on n worthless
check for $3.50 on the First Nation
al bank Of juneau. Alaska
In a statement filed IN support Of
the motion for dismissal u IL alleE
Cd By Mr.. Scott that a conviction
would be impossible he claims that
Il has been proved that Bach believ-
ed the check to bo good when he Sc
cured money on u. az he had every
reason to believe that large sum
had been deposited for him IA the
Juneau bank
Bach has been out on bonds since
his arrest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
FRAUD ALLEGED

The National Grocery company
and ether creditors Of c. y. bar
nard. a petitioner IN bankruptcy.
have filed = protest against his dis
charge on the grounds OF fraudu-
lently falling 10 enter certain debts
duo TO him and property which
should have been given In his petit
ton to the federal court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

mystlfled the assembled doctors
a fellow By the name Of Andres
Bush shot ne He did Il because
he wanted my wife" gaaped the
dying man. while his eyes ruvea
from side to side. fearful and APP
prehonsive
7 burni I burn hcrei" he FIRE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
low THE OPPOSING FORCES ARE LINED
UP FOR THE SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR

an excellent base Of supplies, close
AZ hand. The siege guns are plant
ed. the waruhlpa are lowering off
the coast. throwing few deaultory
shells into the town, and day BY
day General oki's forces before the
invested stronghold are being rein
forced slight sklrmiHhea near the
outer defensca arc almost constant
A strong force Of japanese IL forti.
fled at points further north In the
peninsula 10 prevent relief for the
city. which IL apparently doomed 10
fall soon. Everything removable
Il said 10 have been taken from the
Russian ships Ia the inner harbor
which will probably be blown up %
I prevent capture. ia case Admiral
Ralestyenaky finds Il impossible "a
f make a aortie and inflict AZ much
/ damage AZ possible ON Admiral
Togos fleet before being sunk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

carefully that all the. carbon la
burned
The members % the board told
the Improvement club committee
that they were In favor Of installing
smoke consumers. II the expense
did not make II prohihltiva
The health board will meet Ia a
short time 10 take up the matter
The members have already Inspect
Cd the Diamond Ice a Storage com
pany'a plant and will also visit the
power house Of the State University.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING

The children OF tho First Baptist
Sunday school are 10 enjoy a free
excursion to Point Defiance Park.
Tacoma. on Saturday. given BY the
superintendent. officers and teach
era Of the school. The steamer
Capital City leaves the City Dock
al q - so tka -s----.A tsssfs-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
BOUND FOR TANANA

Gold seekers are stili flocklng to
the Tanans, On the steamship city
Of Seattle. which sailed for tho
North this morning were 1875 pas
sengers. the majority OF whom we're
bound for the new gold fields. As
cargo the City OF Seattle had a
large consignment OF fresh fruit
for the interior and coast cities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
PERRY GOES NORTH

The United States revenue cutter
Perry sailed fur the North this
morning The Perry viii cruise In
the vicinity 81 Dutch harbor and
The Aleutlan islands during the
summer munths
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

The work Of transferring the big
stock Of Clothing. Furnishings and
shoes on which the railroad com :
panles paid the Monarch Shoe and
Clothing Co $1,000 damages. was
finished late last night. The goods
were found in much better shape
than expected and = large force OF
statesmen are hustling 20 got the
stock In shape FOR a monster sale,
which VIII open Saturday morning.
II ia understood everything will DO
sold for about half price. 90.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

SLAMS on the lower peninsula are
either under tho walls ~ Port Ar
thur or inside the fortress. waiting
Tor the big assault 20 begin For
the attack the Japanese have ap.
nroximatsly 10000 men. and their
occupation Of nalny has given them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
WAR SHIPS COMING

for Puget Sound navy yard They
wtll reach Brcmerton the last Of
this week or the inst % next. and
will later b. Joined by the rea, ol
the Pacific squadron.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

nah leaves same dock a. ! D. m.
Returning. they will leave Port de-
fanes a. 6 ,. M. Basket lunches
Niil be taken and parents aud
friends aru invited.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
LOST HER DIAMOND

Eugene Meyer, n porter In the
Midway crib house. In the restricted
district, WAS arrested yesterday af-
ternoon by Detectives Byrnea. Cor
bett and Adams. charged with steal
Ing a valuable diamond ring from
an inmate Of that resort. Charles
II. Meyer, a brother Of the man ar.
rested. was held on suspicion. but
afterwards released. He IL bar
tender at tho same resort.
at ----
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

Especial 20 The Star1
SAN FRANCISCO. June 1.-THE
mentor Wyoming and the torpedo
beat destroyers Paul Jones and
Preble eft this port at noon today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15
"H'S All AZW N
% SAYS M CHIEF

HEAD OF POLICE DEPARTMENT DENIES rsAr HG HAS Ar.
RESTED JOHN KING AND CLYDE BaowsFIILo. TRAMP
THIEVES. IN eoSNGcrIo. VITA PREwirr BAKER
KIDNAPPING CASE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-06-15

ItERALp, styllah Tailor, i5a0 "a.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
EX-MARSHAL'S
 LIFE THREATENED.

Eldorado, July P. Guy Tuck CT, formerly marshal of Fl Dora do and one of the principals in the Tucker-P Parnell feud, received a letter in which the writer said he would kill him. The writer said he was not connected with the Parnell-T Tucker feud, but had read of it and had decided Tucker ought to die.
 In the letter were numbers of epithets and much abusive lan- guage, and some expressions too vile for public print. The letter bore the following postmark: ''St. Louis, Mo, July 19, 5:30 p. m. Annex Station. It was written on plain note paper and signed Enemy"
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

One of the most delightful children's parties of the summer was given Saturday afternoon by MT. and Mrs. Abe Ballew, in honor of their little daughter, Lottie Hollands sixth birthday. The pretty lawn was a suitable place for the many childish games played during the after noon. A number of nice pres ents were received by the little hostess, all of which were dainty and useful, and which will long be remembered as that many kind remembrances from loving friends. Dainty refreshments were served in the dining room, which was prettily decorated with flowers.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
CHAIRMAN JONES
 ISSUES CALL.

St. Louis, July 21. Hon. J. K. Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic national commit tee, who is in the city, today is- sued the following call for a meeting of the committee:
 Under the authority of the Democratic national convention I hereby call the Democratic national committee to meet at the Hoffman house, New York city, on Tuesday, July 26, at 12 o'clock, noon, for the purpose of organizing and transacting such other business as may come be- fore the committee.
 (Signed) JAMES K. JONES. 7
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
TO BUILD ROAD
 INTO COAL DISTRICT.

The Arkansas Anthracite Rail- way Company of Fort Smith has been incorporated by the state board railway incorporators. The capital stock is $1, 200, 900, and the directors are as follows: w.. J. Echols, s. E. Speer, E. E. Miller, James F. Read, Charles E. Stokes, W. H. Robins, Fort Smith; w. H. H. Shibley, Van Buren. It is proposed to build a road from Fort Smith, Sebastian county, through Sebastian, Craw- ford, Franklin and Johnson coun- ties to Clarksville, with a spur to the headwaters of the Little Spadra, a total distance of sixty six miles.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
FUNDS SHUT OFF.

Little Rock, July "A. Hon. Hoke Smith, member of the committee of six to whom was referred the proposition of di- verting $1, 900, ,000 from the Pea body fund to endow the Nash vile normal school, assures State Superintendent J. H. Hinemon that the project is not likely to succeed. This would cut off the appropriation for the Peabody institutes in this and other states.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
DAY SHOT DEAD
 AT SOCIAL SUPPER

Jonesboro, July 22. Wilson Day was shot and killed at Brookland, near here, at 10:30 last night by F. V. Harris.
 Day is said to have been intim- idating the people at an ice cream social. Harris and others had arrested him once, but placed him in the hands of his friends. Day later returned with a Winchester and began shoot ing at random, when Harris faeally shot him. Harris is an elderly man. Both were timber men.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
nave NCING TEACHER
 V DIED AT HOT SPRINGS


 Texarkana, July ~22. Prof. A. w. James, a travelling music and dancing teacher, died here sud- denly this afternoon of conges- tion.i He was a Confederate vet eran. and says he has taught dancing in every county in Ar kansas. He left no money for funeral expenses, and his body will be held in order that his rel atives may be notified.
 The deceased was we'll known in Little Rock, where for a num- Der of years he resided, having conducted a dancing school on East Markham street, between Cumberland and Rock. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, who is the wife of Will Clark, a bricklayer, who lives in Argenta.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
ANNUAL ELECTION OF
 COTTON PLANT MILL.


 Cotton Plant, July 23. At a meeting of the directors of the Cotton Plant Oil Mill Co. yester- day Gordon Bell, of Jefferson, Ga, was elected bookkeeper for the ensuing year, J. H. Hicks having resigned. Mir. Bell has been with the Southern Cotton Oil Company for the past three years, and comes highly en- dorsed. This season promises to be good one for the ln.4., as the cotton outlook Is fine.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
ELECTRIC LINE
 IN OPERATION.

Tuesday afternoon word went down the line that the electric cars would be put in motion at 5 p.m., says the Walnut Ridge Blade. Our people in conse- quence were on the qui vive. At 8 p.m., the first car all brilliantly illuminated with electricity, made it's appearance on the Pitzele corner amid the cheers, the song and the glad hallelujahs of the assembled crowd. This was the trial, initial trip and when the signal of all aboard for Hoxie was given, the car filled to it's utmost capacity with enthusias- tic people to make the first trip on the new line. There were on board this car 98 people, and their cheering to Hoxie and back was something frightful. The line is now running on schedule time on a five cent rate, and during the twenty-four hours in a day thirty-tWo round trips will be made. Meeting every train at Hoxie, night or day, be it Frisco or Iron Mountain. The motor men are T. M. Gullett and John B. Heister. Charles Miller will be superintendent of the line and day engineer at the power house, Louis Futile will be night engi- neer.
 The first dirt for the electric line was broken on February 20 last, and J. F. Mccullough suc- cessfully superintended the con- struction of the plant.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
MARRIED AT BRlNKLEY.

On Monday night at about 8 o'clock Miss Hall, daughter of Hon. w. J. Hall of the south end of the county, and MT. c. W. Stanley of Newport, were married in this city by Justice R. M. Henderson, at his office. Miss Hall he'd been visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Smith, and was enroute home when she was mar ried. The happy couple is stop ping with Mrs. Hill on Cypress and New York avenue. - Brink ley Argus.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
SMALL ISLAND
 WASHED AWAY.

Pine Bluff, Ark, June 22. - The Arkansas river has fallen slowly at this point and has marked fall of about 3 inches since the rise. The high wind that blew across the bend of the river Thursday morning caused the water to be much ruffled and made the river look much higher than it really was.
 The steamer Lucille Newland in making the trip up the river Thursday morning did not fol low the new current across Will lies Point but made the trip over the old channel around the bend. This was done because of the un- settled condition of the water. Old river men think the new cur rent can be followed with safety.
 The small island has been en- tirely washed away and a sand bar is being formed just above the court house. It is now thought that the river will begin to wash the bank next to the Cotton Belt shops and that the currentwill not wash back of the court house as was at first thought.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
Cass of Batesvil 70 Made for Protesting Papers

Little Rock, July "A. A law suit for B cents, trivial as is the amount involved, brought out the remarkable fact that for years the fees for protesting commer- cial paper at banks all over the state have been excessive to that amount, and that all along, al- though innocent of any intent to violate the statutes, bank nota- ries have been technically guilty of extortion under the statute. The case is therefore of much interest in commercial and bank ing circles, and of further inter- est because it establishes a prec- ledent.
 And although the overcharges in the case at issue. as we'll as in hundreds of other cases not in volved, were made in ignorance of the law, and the printed blanks almost universally used throughout the state contain the items claimed to be illegal, name ly, For fixing seal, 25c," and Postage. Sc, ," the fact remains that according to the statute such overcharges constitute ex- tortion, and any one who has paid such overcharges may re- cover the amounts by suit, and in addition S5 for each item of overcharge.
 The possibility of suits by wholesale against notaries who have made such overcharges is only modified by the fact that not many business men whose paper has been protested will care to, have the fact known by bringing suit.
 The test case was that by Louis Lorch against the Exchange National Bank of Little Rock, the latter having protested one of his checks and the notary public, w. P. Rose, had charged the fees which, under the ruling of Judge Ellenbogan, were not in conformity with the new law on the subject.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
DIR. IRA H. ERWIN EYE, EAR, NOSE
 AND THR OAT.
OFFICE 8 and g
 Wishon Building NEWPORT, ARK.
FIVE PERSONS DROWNED.

Luxora, Ark, July 23. Five persons were drowned today while attempting to cross @ Tennessee side. TW6hegrb lliel9 two women and a child were inI the skiff, which was capsized, and but one of the negroes suc1 ceeded in saving himself byI clinging to barge, under which the bodies of the others wereJ drawn. The bodies have notI been recovered.
 Wanted Ten good men, with families preferred. Steady work, pay every. Saturday. Apply to White River Cooperage Company, Jacksonport, Ark. 69d5t
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
YELLVILLE PITCHER
 MARRIED BATESVILLIAN

Batesville, July 22. Ernest Woodward of Yellville and Miss Allie Ruddell of Batesville were secretly married last Saturday. MT. Woodward is a promising young man and Miss Ruddell is a charming and talented young society woman of Batesville. The wedding was announced today.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29

were pbf Cr Dy aiI present. 70 a late Nn0Qr. Delicious cteam and cake were served at the close of this pleasant occasion.
 Those present were: Misses Rina Rice, Cora West, Msadie Finley, Minnie Lee Jagoy Allie Randy, Kate Anthony, Ida Nc Farland, Allie Hicks, Pearla Best, Hazel Jones, Cleve and Bob.R Robinson, Will Pettet, Dutch West, John Mcfarland, Hylas Styles, James and Jewel Best, Marvin Longmyer, James Black wood, Garland Hurt, Tom Me. Neiss, Clarence Crook, Tom Duff fer Arthur Davie, John and Joe Younger.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
'ty. Cook and Allen have
 aced upon the ticket, how

.lOugn Cne convention was mi Ws hands of Folks friends. This latter result was due to the instruction of delegates by many of the counties.
 MT. Folk said, in discussing the ticket:
 There was absolutely no com promise of any nature or charac- ter. The nominees of the con- vention represent the wishes of the Democracy of the State, ex- pressed in county primaries and in conventions. There was no way for me to prevent the nomi- nation of men who had been in- structed for.
 "Of course, I could have de- clined the nomination for gover- nor, but it would have been childish to desert the men who had stood by me in this stren- uous fight, and declined to do the work delegated to me simply be- cause other men on the ticket were not my personal choice '
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
FRANKS LAUNg
 OF LITTLE ROCNas

Fred Chavey is the al he asks that you give hig' of your patronage. You " V that Franks" does gq ' and has always givel tion. Fred is a snallE "a a trying to make a liJ gan him a chance. essnas
 FRANKS LAUtingo E
 FRED. CHAvE-
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
e and There.
:. Bundren was in from

"A. Bundren was in from
 Friday. 1,sta
 Holmes was able to bgrants,
 ijh Friday ,oxious
 .lDavis of Auvergne lacler has
 port visitor Friday. srious one
 ite River was 6 fs%+ asyor of the
 gauge Friday meeting of the
 A. Trevathan ting several of the ne Times washs ms to be present ,..,,., It on his of Des M nm ma anu sns ,ns |sI su n pearllndding nding Augusta of the I present theS $ \ ogThe mayor Emit of success. S -SS p Se ya It the fact is tha. z beds have been pla$ $ fSaf 1 T tbe hausted, In the lorce was V made river there has ness them.
 highly remunersof of +ba M naet;no wa tne most valuaJpment 9Jme of city detect Deeh louno m will look after these selealn land make list of those 7,. s1S.,o'l Was not considered desirable N nl'e bring them before the neslo ooy,f. They will then be given aoW WaU choice between leaving covereos o1sh < or going to jail.
 ~ N A committee of fifty is to be S organized to sustain the action of ,.i q the mayor of the city and to see lioin hat this class is TUT out of Au- that tax
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
SPIDER WEB PARTY.
HaYs


 A tOne falul social event of this Wnd trips the spider web party z1o. Miss Laura and Watson1d French Laay evening at their home pIas 5e Sird street. The large home as tastefully deco rated with pretty colored elec- tric lights which were arranged by the young host, Watson Hawk, who also made from twine a large spider web which ex-
 I IJs sscE,osm1he ,m yard, t1e fea-
 9eRl. he sls Stone
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
TO THE FAIR.

Tickets on sale to St. Louis daily via the Iron Mountainroute. $9.55 for the round trip; retun( limit fifteen days from dateA sale. T. H. REAMEY, Al
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
WORLDS FAIR RATES.

Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, April 30th to Decem- Der 1, 1904. Rate for ten day excursion ticket will be one fare and one-fifth for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 27th to November 30, 1904. Rate for sixty day excursion ticket one fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 18th to Nov. HOth. Rate for season EXCURSION TICKETS eighty per cent. ol double the standard one way fan for the round trip. Tickets on e daily April 18th tO Ncv. l5t Final return liYk' De3snn 190
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
DEMOCRATS DEMAND
 JoINA CAMPAIGN.
State Committee Condemns Re publicans for Refusing to
 Debate with Davis.

Little Rock, July 22. The new Democratic state central com mittee, at it's first meeting, held yesterday afternoon at the office of Secretary John H. Page, in this city, adopted a resolution condemning the Republicans in strong terms for their refusal to engage in joint debate, and demanding that they enter into an agreement with Gov. Davis or the state committee to give a division of time at all public speekings to the Republican and Democratic nominees for gov- ernor.
 The committee also took steps toward perfecting a township organization throughout the state, each township committee man to be chairman of the local campaign committee. An exec utive committee was appointed and the management of the cam paign was left in his hands. The committee adopted the usual res olution providing for the raising of funds for carrying on the campaign by assessments upon the candidates and voluntary contributions from Democrats throughout the state.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29

= Jeff insists upon joint cam ,a paign with the Republican nomi- ,t nee for governor. Jeff just can't ;s bear the idea of campaign in | which there would be nobody {, present to call him aN liar occa- len ionally while he is mtking his tage> wA Pine U De eGzrbhic. z;1 ; ,, ,Seaa o1 Fhe usual voltage of 7, ,I Mrs. /foung was 37 years
 Little Thel----...,s Y ranch D ele vent to Augusta Monday on a the
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-29
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING

Quite a fashionable assem- blaze thronged the Central Methodist Church, last evening, at 8:30 o'clock, in honor of the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Speed Taylor of Memphis and J. Baxter Reid, of Friar's Point, Miss, Rev. Dr. Finer officiating.
 For the ceremony Mrs. Reid wore a robe of white chiffon, over white taffeta, daintily de- signed, and garnished with rare old lace. Her flowers were bride roses. The only attendants were the four ushers, Frank and Harry Reid and Joseph and Frank Fisher, all of Friar's Point. Im- mediately after the church ser vice MT. and Mrs. Reid went to the Hotel Gayoso, where they will remain for a few days. Later they will go to Friars Point, their future home.
 Mrs Reid is the niece of Mrs. Frank Harwell, of this city, with whom she has made her home. She is a winning, winsome girl, popular for her sunny disposi- tion, as well as for talent and beauty. J. Baxter Reid is one of the foremost citizens of Friars Point, whose family, like that of the brides, stands sec ond to none in the social world. Commercial Appeal.