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Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
CIRCUS DAY.

The all-absorbing topic of the day seems to be "are you going to the circus?" The answer on
 every hand was why, certainly, !" and when one stops to reflect over the fact that such attrac-
 tions as the Pontiac Zouaves, the
 finest drilled soldiers in all the
 world will be here, and the mar
 velous trained Seals and Sea Lions, that can sing comic songs and play musical instruments, and do things that do not seem possible, and in view of the fact that this wonderful geologic, ethnologic, equine and hippo dromic exhibition is the superior of all similar entertainments, employing as it does more cars to transport it, more people to conduct it's various departments more horses, wagons, larger tents and the greatest number of performers ever amassed un- der one management, it is not surprising that it is today the worlds representative show. .s.
 We suggest to out-of-town peo- pie the advisability of coming to townrearly so as not to miss the grand street parade that, takes place daily at 10 a. m., rain or shine. It contains five bands of music, ten kinds of music in all, including B the grand golden steam .calliope, a band of real Scottish bagpipers, and several musical novelties absolutelynew to the American people. There is a whole caravan of massive carved cages, gilded chariots, mounted knights and ladies, a score. of comical clowns, herds of elephants, camels, midget po- nies, and the finest collection of highly bred horses ever brought to this country. After all the parade is only preliminary to the most remarkable exhibition of arenic, hippodromic and zoologi- cal marvels ever collected by man. Will exhibit in Newport, Tuesday, October 25..
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
A PLEASANT EVENING.

Quite a number of young peo- nle assembled at the. home of Mrs. s. w. Mcfarland Thursday evening", All report jolly time. Those present were:
 Misses. May Byrum, Hattie Moss, Maggie Barker, Sadie Bos- well, Allie Hicks, - Benson of BatesviIle, Ethel Frye, Ethel Cotfman, Ida Mcfarland; Messrs. Walter Sneed, Joe Younger, Ar thur Bowie, Porter Martin, Ches- ter Robertson, = Litter, Robt. Spivy,u Cleye.i, Robinson, Joe Mullens, Bowler.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22

Read the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
PROCLAMATION. OF
 THE MAYOR.

<. Thos. Jas. Watson, ex-mayor of our city and always prominent in the advancement of itsSinter7 ests, died in New York City on on the. 21st, inst, and his remains will be buried here Monday, the 24th of oetocer, 1904. Therefore I, J. We,4sGArAnbbs, We,4sGAr rAnbbs, mayorris.o orr of of the city of NleaYEp0rt, respectfully flullly ask that as a atrl tribute gof respect that the business houses of the city, inetestimony of his.seryices, show it by closing their respective bus mess houses for hour, from 3 o'clock to 4 o'clock p. m. of the day above mentioned, while the funeral services are being held.
 J. w. GRUBBs, Mayor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
QEMARKABLE WEAPON.
nl0wpipe Used by the Indian sharp shooters of Guiana Nicel-
 COnstructed.

There are two kinds of blowpipes in ase among the Indians of Guiana. The 6rst, called the poocoona, is made Of the oorah reed. This remarkable reed Is found in the Orinoco river only, and then only at certain spots. The oorah grows to height of at least 90 feet, and the basal joint, of which the blowpipe is made, is IA or 15 feet long. straight as an arrow and without a knot. says Longman's Magazine
 The inside of the reed is as smooth as glass, hence the facility with which the dart traverses it. Very little of the reed is cut away, so that the pipe Is about 12. feet long, and is so strong that when held horizontally there is not the least bend in 1t. t
 The reed, having been carefully se- lected, cut and prepared, is inclosed In small, thin palm trunk, which is split open for the purpose. scraped thin as wafer, and then rejoined with the reed in the center. This palm, for length, .straightness and lightness, is az remarkable as the reed. The whole pipe when finished, never weighs more than i1M or IA pounds. Both the mouth, or muzzle, and the breech are bell mouthed, the bell pieces being fixed on. #
 ,..Theres are front and back sights, the latter formed of the curved teeth of the dasyprocta acouchi, species of rodent somewhat larger in size than | wild rabbit. Two of the insicors of this animal are, fixed on the breech of the pipe by means of wax. The teeth being placed parallel to- each other and very close together, the sight is taken between them. Sometimes the fore sight is made in the same way. but it more often consists of the single sharp tooth of fish. It is placed about . foot back from the muzzle, the back sight being affixed four feet along the tube, so that it Is considerable dis tance from the eye when aiming. T:s.
 The missile used with this tube is inisnamed an arrow. It is really . dart, scarcely larger than large darning needle, and with a point quite as fine. The dart is made of the rib of the coocooreete palm leaf, and is 50 heavy that 1t will sink in water. It is about seven inches in length, not thicker than a large needle,> and the usual number that an Indian carries with him when shooting is from $50 to 800, ready poisoned, but not pre- pared with the necessary cotton plugs.
 These darts are strung together something like the reeds on which soft cheeses are placed, and then rolled on stick and carried in quiver, points upmost, sitse being requisite to protect them from every chance of being broken or ,dulled.a To protect tho hand when handling them the top of the stick Is. furnished with . small wheel-hke shield. @Sasftt
 The fine points are given to the darts by means of the teeth of the devilfish tAerrasalmus pivava), and the cotton with which they are plugged before use is fonnds growing wild. It is bound to the base of a dart with thread made of silk grass; this thread. with wax obtained from several trees being largely used also in making the blowpipe.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The. pastor of the Presbyterlan church will be specially glad to see a full attendance of mem- bers and others at both morning and evening worship on the next Lords day. A special invitation is extended to men, young and old. to be present at the evening service. R. B. WILLIS. Pastor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
THE ], FAST TRAINS.

To California are run over the Union Pacific, Via Omaha 16 hours quicker to San Francisco than any other line. No change of roads, no detours, "The Over land Route" all the way. Be sure your ticket reads over the Union Pacific. Inquire of
 J. H. LoTHROP, G. A.,
 903 Olive street,
 St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
GROWTH OF INSANITY.
ln the Large Cities It h IncreasAna and Experts Demand .
 Change.

What change can be made In city life to stop its enormous production of in- sanity, yearly increasing? 9DF4T
 Here is a question which is4yet to bs solved. says the New York World. The medical fraternity Is at a loss for gen- eral remedy puzzled to find means of overcoming the ssbanafuls. effectsstof- . city's activity on the general medical condition. t--s-s.es,>-a a>4e.~y,-~~.s .st
 London produces 70 lunatics week and New York is almost as bad. and its increase is greater approximately. Ex- perts sayathat' If it wereinot for the fact that nature steps in and generally re- fuses to grant children after, the fourth Or fifth generation conditions would bs far worse than, they are. 1a,s "A
 "The outlook for the future is not bright according to medical opinion, un- less the minds of the city people are bet ter able within the next few generations 10 adjust themselves to their progressive complicatedrenHiro unless bai- ancing interestsy anh mental habits arc developedr drtoi 0vepEocia the unnatural nervous ttensiundoh city life.tsea4
 So complichtedusthg envicEnment of those who'll live ihsgrsAt tomns, ap many end sosvaried dare etheasaiis iipon,sthe self -opntrol ,anigup uponithsisl Aabrtssuals- ing powefsts thatE theirsmantatimAchins ds apt tet become.m more .e0mplaH t&s parts rsquipe more constnactiOn AndsaAs yustment, anAs thss wheeler marAins,sis more apt, to- getinait of gear andsto auf6sf derangamsaA than in thasm0ra sprimt- tive aud less emotional life of even half century ago. , 1t ia not overNork that ,s the determining cause of the disturb Ance or mental equilibrium, but carking care worry and anxiety. *.
 To the rich insanity is brought by in- diligence in sensuous luxuries. To the poor, who are at the mercy of every economic crisis. whose financial circum- stances spell indifferent nutrition. over crowding and immoral surroundings. the condition of modern life bring de- pression and despair. The natural re- cult Is that they attempt to drown their sorrows in the flowing bowl. Alcohol is the cause of one-flfth of the insanity in males and of more than half of that In the weaker sex. t
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
NOTICE.

Beginning Monday, October "A, at3 p. m., the water will be cut off two hours to repair fire plugs on Laurel, Walnut and Hazel streets. d2t
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22

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 Nearly always. one of the first signs of trouble is shortness of breath. Wheth- CT it1!comes. asi,a. result of walking or running up stairs, or of other exercises. if the heart is unable to meet this extra demand upon its pumping powers-there is something wrong with it., .i 7
 The very best thing you can do, is to take Dr. Miles' New Heart Cure. It will go to the foundation of the trou- ble, and make a permanent cure by strengthening and renewing the nerves
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Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
Cause for Alarm.

Cause TOT AIafms f-l .fg Anxious Mother-Doctor. am uneasy about my boy. ss'@ ee Doctor-What seems to be the trou- bls, madamf ssssp tee s'ts sssyf;@ts's-a. ses. iTdont know. It's his symptoms that scare me. He has lost his appstitA He only wants three meals . day novi-- Chicago TTihunA
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
CHRISTIAN CHURCH,

corner of Walnut and Third streets. a,g st,.s.lr ! 9:3O a. m., Bible school; study and review of lesson.
 II a. m., preaching, followed by communion service.
 7:3O p. m., preaching and song service. ., A ! In all our meetings the Gospel of Christ is. preached as the power of God unto salvation. You have an invitation to come and see" T. F. RICHARDSON,
 Pastor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-22
THE CHURCF1ES$ .xeerss :. .f hes Se tsl eea Sa esf
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EI v < VI eks7t'F s.'- sf METHODIST CHURCH.

M. E. church, South, corner Second and Laurel streets. Preaching at II a. m. and at 7:15 p.=m., by Rev. T, O.. Rorie, Field editor of the Arkansas Metho- dist. The members are urgently requested to be present, and the public are cordially invited to each service. Sabbath-school at 9:3O a. m. c. POPE, Pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14
POLITICAL POINTS

about two weeks ago, accompanied by his son, Grosvenor Clarkson. He was several times in consultation with Shoot and other leading members of the Shoot faction, including the State Executive Committeeman, who are anti Kearns. It is further asserted that General Clarkson paid several visits to
 Joseph F. Smith, President of the Nor
 mon Church.
 Smith and Clarkson are old friends. Clarkson has for many years been
 known as one of the strongest friends the Mormon Church has had outside of its own ranks, and he numbers among his intimate friends in Utah many of the leading officials of the Church.
 General Clarkson left for Chicago a few days ago Since his departure the Smoot adherents are confidently pre- dieting that Shoot will retain his seat, that he will name the man to sue lceed Senator Kearns and that Utah, Wyoming and Idaho will go for Roose- welt by majorities never equalled. | While in Salt Lake General Clarkson
 was in consultation with Republican 1 leaders from other States. Among those who came to meet him were Nixon of Nevada, who has been in- dorsed for United States Senator. and George T. Mills, chairman of the Ne vada State Committee. The arrival of | Clarkson in Salt Lake came as sur prise to the Kearns element while the | Smoot faction admit they knew of his coming. It Is inferred from their com ment that his visit was the result of an arrangement made by them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14
Italian vs. Negro.

AsheVille Citizen.
 The Greenville Reflector calls atten- ton to the importation of Italian labor CTS in the eastern part of this State. It says:
 'It looks like the negro is in fair way to be supplanted by a better class of labor The New Bern Journal re- gently told that because of failure to get hands to work on a railroad being built from New Bern into Pamlico County, twenty-five Italians were brought down from the north to work on the road, and they are making good hands, The Kinston Free Press also tells that the contractor putting in water works there could not get enough hands. so sent to New York for fifty Italians to put on the work. These experiments with Italian labor will be watched with interest, and If they prove successful will be followed by other importations. It IS said that Italians make splendid farm hands, and those who have come south to en- gage in farming have done well. This may prove a solution of the scarcity of farm labor"
 There IS much significance in the above article, and if the Italian should prove to be profitable substitute for the native negro who cannot, or will not, work it is mereAthan likely that the change will be gheral throughout the agricultural section of the Ssate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14

sidered a debatable State, there are many good reasons for believing that we shall carry it handsomely in November. Platform and candidate of our party are very acceptable to the people of the State. Ex-Senator Davis has been for many years one of the most popular men in West Vir- ginia, and his candidacy for the Vice-Presidency greatly strengthens us with the voters. The principal thing we shall have to fight Is illegal voting in some Republican counties. where there Is a heavy negro vote. But I believe we shall overcome all opposi- tion and place our State back where it formerly was, in the Democratic column"
 To dampen the ardor of Democrats throughout the country, the Republi- can managers have caused a report to be circulated that Chairman Taggart sent a vast amount of money to Ver- mont in an attempt to keep down the Republican plurality. This canard MT, Taggart has nailed squarely, declaring that not so much as one dollar was sent to Vermont.
 |, hold the Republican vote down and mighty little to get out the Democratic ballots. As an example of this it might be cited that when a represen- tative of the National Committee went to Vermont he asked to see the figures of the canvass.
 "Canvass?" the Vermont leader said. Why, we never made a canvass of the State in our lives, and would not know how to 90 about it." And no canvass was made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14
DEMOCRATIC HOPE IN UTAH.
Senator Kearns's DeclinatiOn to Run
 Again May Win the state.

Washington Special to Baltimore Sun.
 Democratic politicians in Washing ton received with considerable interest the report that Senator Thomas Kearns, a Republican and the mil lionare silver king of Utah, will not be a candidate for reelection to the Senate under any circumstances, belleV- ing that his withdrawal from the race and his announced intention to hght the Mormon apostolic influence in poll ties will materially aid Democratic chances in the locality of the Latter Day Saints.
 Those who are familiar with the situation in Utah know that there Is a determined fight on between Sena- tor Reed Smoot. the Mormon apostle Senator who is undergoing Senatorial investigation and Senator kearns. Friends of Senator Smoot blame Sena- tor Kearns for the genesis of the hght being made against Senator Smoot, and Senator Shoot has been opposing the efforts of friends of Senator Kearns to have him become candidate for re- election. What the Democrats of Utah desire is alienation of the church and the State in Utah and an election not influenced by Mormons. If the cam paign can be fought on purely poliu- cal grounds without the church talk ing sides it is believed by Democrats that Utah can be swung into the Democratic column for Parker and Davis in November and that Idaho can he similarly depended upon Senator Kearns has a stron Gentle following and his announced determination to fight the Mormon influence will un- doubtedly have a marked influence upon the Republican vote of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14

Confederate army. including all who are dead and all who. are alive. Among the latter appeared the name 'rE. M Lane, Barton. Florida T His old comrades will not recognize in this description that splendid man and soldier, General E. M. Law, but for him 1t was intended. The typewritten copy was in error, and The Advertiser is glad to make the correction now. and regrets 1t was not made for the day of original publication. General Law commanded an Alabama company, an Alabama regi- ment and an Alabama brigade. and H. frustrated his State on many bloody fields. Those of his comrades who are still living will be glad to know that he is enjoying good health at his home in Barton, Florida.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14
AN AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN.

We thoroughly agree with The Vir- ginian Pilot that this should be an ag- gressive campaign, but we do not agree with its contention that Judge Parker should be one of the campaigners. The Republican party, the administration and the policies of both are vulnerable in so many places that the Democrats should keep them on the defensive all the time till the campaign closes. They have enough sins of omission and com mission to answer for to keep Demo- cratic speakers and writers busy every momej of the time. It should be a campaign of the Jap style, and the en- emy should be given no opportunity to form line of battle or make an aggres- sive movement. Keep them on the jump till they are buried beneath the ballots.
 But this does not mean that Judge Parker should be the leader or ole of the leaders In the aggressive campaign ing that we advise. The country has had enough and too much of Presiden- tial circle-swinging. and no good come s of 1t. Parker has given ample evidence that he can talk, and talk to the point, at the proper time and on proper occa- sions. and there may be times during the struggle when 1t will be right for him to make speeches, but no one should even think of an itinerary for him. No regular rear platform or front porch program Is necessary or proper. and we hope 1t will not be attempted. Let him give wise counsel. and let oth- CTS do the speaking, keeping it up ln all places and at all seasons. So shall we win and deserve to win.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14
A BAD SHOWING.

Not long since we read a statement coming from Kansas man. a preacher, we believe, who sold out the drug business he had been conducting and declared that no man could be a Christian and keep a drugstore in Kansas. The explanation of his words is found in the following from The Kansas City Journal speaking of~ex- isting conditions in that city, just across the river from Kansas:
 Everything that exhilarates or calms the nerves, or that produces intoxica- tion, stupefaction or even death, can the more disreputable parts of this city. These noxious drugs are deadly poisons and sold without any police restrictions or regulations. No license retail dispensers of intoxicating liquors The city gets not a cent for fostering and tolerating this outrage on the community nor does 1t attempt to exercise any control
 No doubt the same conditions thus set out as prevailing in Kansas City also prevail in the State of Kansas, causing the preacher druggist to re- '@iS an NAoo ouoh iAon thC There are. we believe, no legalized sa- looms in Kansas but there are licensed drug stores which answer the same purpose. In most cases we have no doubt that they are infinitely worse than the saloons would be. Knowing that their business is illegal, and that if the law is enforced they will be put out, they naturally try to make as much profit as possible. To do this they sell any kind of vile stuff that they can put off on their customers, as those described by The Journal do and do more harm than licensed and prop erly managed saloons would do. It is not charged. of course, that all drug stores in Kansas or Kansas City are of the character mentioned, but that many of them are, and that they are not only productive of much evil, but that they reflect discredit on the good ones. There is something radically wrong in a State when a man comes to the conclusion that Christian can't sell drugs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14

There seems to be no toleration for the mob and the mob's doings on the rart of the citizens of Huntsville. The 70 public meeting which was largely att :. landed denounced the assault on the jail and the murder of a prisoner in strong and unequivocal terms. The strong q arm of the law was called for and earnest support pledged to any move ment looking to the punishment of the aw-breakers. This ought to inspire the special grand jury to do its full 2 duty in the premises. The men who .s-asengaged in this outrage were so bold sssand fragrant that the usual excuse 'of parties unknown" will not hold good .. There can be no doubt of testimony sufficient to indict leaders and this is what the country expects. This kind of lawlessness must cease or we will soon become a country of outlaws and murderers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-14

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