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Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
Attorney James A. Watkins

of Little Rock passed through here Thursday going to Chicago for a few days visit to his wife and little daughter, who are now in that city.
 Misses Mae and Rina Cook came over from Elmo Thursday shopping. preparatory to Miss Rina's returning to school at Belmont College at Nashville, Tenn, next week.
 Mrs. Edythe Johnson will open her school of music September 1st, 1904. Pupils may make ar engagements for their lessons any evening after 4 o'clock at the music room, 517 Hazel st. 04tf
 c. M. Edwards, wife and little daughter, Hazel, Mir. and Mrs. E. c. Magness, were guests of the Creighton Wednesday night, returning to their home at New ark from visit to the worlds fair.
 c. R. Pate and wife left early Thursday morning for James town, where they were called by the death of MT. Pate's mother, which occurred at that. place Wednesday afternoon, of con- sumption.
 The many friends of Mrs. Laura bills and Mrs. Joe Walker will be glad to know they are expected Saturday night from Albuquerque, N. M., for an ex- tended visit to relatives and their many friends in this city.
 Miss Rilla Dickerson of Wash ington, D. C., who has been vis- ting at Batesville, her former home, was in the city Wednesday night, the guest of Mrs. Narcie Minor, and left Thurday for Tex as to visit a brother.
 Judge F. D. Fulkerson and Sam Casey, of Batesville, who have been in St. Louis for the past few days, were in the city Thursday. Judge Fulkerson, while not entirely recovered from his recent illness, is much improved.
 SITUATION WANTED-As book keeper with some reliable firm, or as office assistant, by young lady who can furnish the best of references as to competency reliability, character, etc. Ad- dress o. Holloway, R. F. D. No. 1, Newport, Ark. d6t
 WANTED-At once at our mill camp on the Batesville branch, four miles from Newport, 25 to 50 teams to haul cypress logs. Can easily make $4 per day with single teams. For furthur par ticulars call at office of Muirhead Shingle Co.,, Newport, Ark. 15btf
 In the apportionment of the public school fund Jackson coun- tvs 6,952 children of school age get S7,647, and Independence county, with 8,470 school chil- dren, will receive $9,317. The total enumeration for the state is 517, 433, with $569, TIC. 30 to be apportioned, or $1.1 for each child.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
NOTICE.

Francis Shaw, the mechanical engineer of the water company, is hereby ordered that whenever and wherever he finds a hydrant open or left running continuously, to shut off the whole supply urithort notioa.
 9oo24I NEWPORT WATER Co.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

TpTT Write us and we will mail 4 hGsG you a Free Trial Package of pr. Miles, Antl-Pain Pills, the New, Scientific Remedy for Pain. Also Symp- tom Blank for our Specialist to diagnose your case and tell you what Is wrong and how to right it. Absolutely Free. Address: DR. MILES MEDICAL CO, LABORATORIES, ELKHART. IND.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
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OaSn SCOre. lUuOC Elza Lippman was down from Swifton Thursday.
 Albert Mond visited old friends in the city Thursday.
 White Silk Flour is the best. Bowen's Cash Store. 106dt
 S. E. Mack of Elmo was in town on business Thursday.
 All popular music now sold at -25c per sheet at l. D. Prices.
 111dw7t.
 Js A. Holmes of Batesville passed through the city last night.
 M. D. Campbell of Tupelo was in the city Thursday on court business.
 Born To Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. McFarl nd, Thursday morning, a baby girl.
 Mrs. Dan c. Dowell. of Tuck erman, was shopping in the city Thursday.
 The Baptist church has recent ly put in nice, new baptistry, of which they are justly proud.
 c. G. Tucker and wife of Lit tie Rock were at the Hazel Wednesday, going to Batesville.
 Deputy United States Marshal James F. Huddleston came down Wednesday night, from Bates vile.
 w. R. Thompson has been very sick for several days with fever, but was thought to be better Thursday.
 A. Mortensen has moved his cleaning and pressing shop to the newly remodeled building oppo- site city jail. S6dtf
 J. w. Cleaver, advance agent for the Sells & Downs show, was : in the city Wednesday, en route to Batesyille.
 Mir. and Mrs. Baxter Watson, left Thursday morning for St. Louis, where they will remain a week at the fair.
 Mrs. A. F. Smith came ur from Searcy Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. R. T. Annette, in East Newport.
 Mesdames w. w. Dutton and E. B. Wilmans spent Tuesday shopping in Little Rock, return ing the same night.
 Mrs. B. Monks and children were in the city Wednesday night returning to her home at Mount ain View from St. Louis.
 Mrs. s. A. Hail and daughter, Lenell, passed through Newport Thursday, going home to Bates. vile from a visit to the fair.
 FOR SALE Six-room house and all my household furniture, either in a lump or separately.
 07d6t GEO. PREMIER.
 Miss Della Bernstein was 3 passenger to St. Louis on No 4, to visit her sister, Mrs. Max Weisel, and will take in the fair.
 Mrs. w. H. Wilsey came dowr from Poplar Bluff Wednesday night, leaving Thursday fol Batesville to visit Mrs. J. E. Ros borough.
 The Helping Hand society o1 the Baptist church will give, ar ice cream supper Thursday, Sep tember 18th, the place to be named later.
 A party of ten ladies and gen tlemen from Howell were regis tered at the Hazel Wednesday night, leaving on No. 2. Thurs day morning for the worlds fair
 We are now prepared tc do all kinds of tin work
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
MISS FAY LEE,
esident of the Shakespearian Club, KansAs City.

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Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

improved. It tseemed to act like charm. kept up the treatment and the result was most satisfactory. Words fail to ex- press my gratitude for the suffering that is now saved me. l am in fine health, physically and mentally. lean only say thank you', but there is much more in nay heart for you."
 r~ IEARING-DOWN pains are the
 k worst that women know. If AZ you are suffering from this trou-
 ble you need not be uncertain about it. The pains in the abdomen and back that feel as if heavy weights were pulling down on the nerves of the stomach are "bearing-down pains {. They may not be particularly severe at present but they are growing worse. That headache which nearly drives you distracted now is caused by the terrible
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

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 If you need advice write The Ladies Advisory Department, The Chatta- nooga Medicine Company, Chattanooga, Tenn, describing all your symptoms freely, and letter of advice will be sent you. Secure S1 .00 bottle of Wine of Cardui from your druggist to-day.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

@Your booklet came to my
 home like a message of health when l had suffered with headache, backache and bear ing-down pains. Twas weak, nervous and hystsrical and had not consulted any doctor, thinking 1t would pass away in time, but instead l found that the pains increased and were more frequent. l de- cided to try Wine of Cardui ard sxn q rhnrt fffrae rrras naffch
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
An old. Old story.

How ancient is the servant problem?
A correspondent of the New York Post,
referring to a letter from the Duchess
of Ormonde, written in 1868, quotes
from an epistle dated North Yarmouth,
Me-, March 26, 1885, as follows: 81
have been without any but Betsy
about a fortnight and am determined
to continue SO rather than endeavor to
hire one of this country. The pride of
independence is so prevalent here that
the people had rather slave at home
than live in my kitchen in plenty.
Were 1 to take them to my table they
would have no objection to oblige me.
The want of good domestics is general;
therefore l have less reason to COM
plain, but 1 wish method could be
found to render us less dependent upon
them."
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
An Bpicure In condiment.

1t was in the dining room of coun
try hotel, the Chicago Record Herald
says, and the brisk waitress held @
glass pitcher above some steaming
buckwheat cakes she had placed before
the guest from town.
"Sir'p?" she asked.
eff you please"
''Will you have it raound and raound
or in puddle?"
BEG pardon?"
"Raound and raound or in puddle p
'T-I-in puddle, think"
The golden stream began its sticky
descent on the center of the cakes, and
as she poured the waitress included the
guest and her work in one friendly con
templative glance.
'Some prefers it raound and raound
but like it best in a puddle myself,
she said graciously, as she shut off the
stream Of sirup with dexterous turn
of her wrist.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
SHOOTING BIG GAME.
Danger When the Bullet Fails to
Stop the Brute's Advance.

Stop the Brute's Advance.
The disturbing element in hunting
elephant or seladang or rhino has been
always to me at least the feeling Of
uncertainty as to whether or not l
could stop the animal if l wounded it
and it charged me, as it did on an av-
erage of once in three times.
Based on my experience, therefore, l
should place the elephant first and the
rhino third after the seladang, which
is fully as formidable as the Cape buff
falo and is miscalled the bison all over
India. Each of these animals is dan
gerous on different and individual
grounds. The elephant, though less
likely to charge than any of the others,
is terrifying because of his enormous
strength, which stops at no obstacle,
and the extreme difficulty of reaching
a vital spot, especially if, with trunk
tightly coiled, he is coming your way.
l know of no sensation more awe
some than standing, ankle deep in
clinging mud in dense cover, with the
jungle crashing around you as though
the entire forest was topping, as the
elephant you have wounded comes
smashing his way in your direction.
The seladang is dangerous partly be-
cause of the thick jungle he seeks
when wounded, but more especially
because of his tremendous vitality and
his usual though not invariable habit
of awaiting the hunter on his tracks
and charging suddenly, swiftly and
viciously. 1t requires close and hard
shooting to bring down one of these
six foot specimens of oriental cattle.
The danger of the tiger and of the
lion is in their lightning activity and
ferocious strength. But you have the
shoulder in addition to the head shot
if broadside, or, if coming on, the chest,
all sure to stop if well placed. The
reason the rhino is so formidable is be-
cause its vulnerable spots are so hard
to reach. It's brain is as small in pro-
portion as that of the elephant and
may be reached through the eye if
head-on, or about three inches below
and just in front of or just behind the
base of the ear, according to your posi-
ton for shot.-Outing.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
EAST INDIAN METHODS.
A Servants Subtle but Unsuccessful
Scheme For Revenge.

A Servants Subtle but Unsuccessful
Scheme For Revenge.
A trade journal tells a story of an
adventure which nearly cost one of
its correspondents in India his life. The
Indian merchant was a wealthy man
who had got on we'll with the natives.
but two of his servants had had a
quarrel over a girl whom they both
wooed. The merchant interfered in the
fight. The unsuccessful suitor, Laj.
began to make trouble, and his rival,
the husband, warned the merchant
against him. Nothing happened for
some months. Then the merchant
went away on business. On his re-
turn he was told that Laj had been
caught in his bedroom and locked up.
In the east this meant trouble The
merchant called his servants and had
a thorough search made of the house.
They examined every trunk, bureau
and bedstead, every picture, statue and
crevice in the wall and crack in the
floor, expecting to find a hooded cobra
or other poisonous reptile. They scru-
ment to see if it had been smeared
with poison or with juices which at
tracted venomous creatures. Then
they searched the wine cellar, the pan
try and the storeroom. But they found
nothing.
The merchant was tired and after
eating went to the cabinet where he
kept his cigars. 1t was a large case OF
teak and plate glass, with an old fash
ioned silver Indian lock-
AS he was about to insert the key in
the keyhole Laj's successful rival, who
had been active in the search, cried
Look out, sahib; some one has been
meddling with that lockr'
They examined the keyhole and
found traces of wax. When they
opened the case the merchant found
everything apparently untouched. Five
boxes Of cigars were unopened. He had
opened the sixth before he went away
and removed a few cigars. AS he took
this box up he noticed on it the marks
of fingers.
The cigars looked as if they had not
been disturbed. He was about to take
one when he noticed that something
was wrong with the head. A second
and third were like the first In each
small, almost imperceptible rose
thorn had been inserted, and on it was
a dab Of brown slime still moist the
same color as the cigar.
"DO not tOuch them sahihn said the
Indian. "They are poisoned"
The merchant sat down and wrote a
note to the police. In half an hour an
officer appeared with Laj under guard
The merchant stated the case to the
officer and, taking one of the cigars,
handed it to Laj, with the command,
'"Take it and smoke it,
The man turned gray and refused.
His guilt was proved
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
REMEMBER IN A sIcKROoM
That medicine bottles should be KEEP

That medicine bottles should be kept
out of sight.
That garrulous friends should be
treated in the same wise fashion.
That rubber ice bag is as useful as
a hot water bag.
That everything about the room
should be scrupulously clean.
That it is sometimes safer to humor
sick people than to argue with them.
That rapid recovery from illness Of
ten depends more upon nourishing food
than upon medicine.
That sweet smelling flowers should
never be permitted in a room where
there is very sick person.
That both light and ventilation can
be regulated by placing a tall screen
between the bed and window.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Tired Of Being Erred

Peter was good workman, but he
would go on sprees. His employer was
lenient, but when Peter turned up aft
er having been absent for q couple Of
days without leave he discharged him.
But Peter did not take his discharge
seriously and went back to work as
usual. Again he went on a spree, and
again he was discharged and taken
back. These little escapades had been
repeated four or five times within a
couple Of years, when Peter walked
into the shop one morning looking
much the worse for his celebration.
"See here" said the employer, you
are discharged" 'Look here" said Pc
ter, 81 am tired of this. If 1 am fired
again I'll quit the job" And he went
ON about his work and has not been
fired" since.-Philadelphia Record.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
GODPARENTS.
An Ancient Institution, Doubtless Of
Jewish Origin.

An Ancient Institution, Doubtless Of
Jewish Origin.
We must doubtless look to the Jews
for the origin of godfathers and god
mothers. The use Of them In the prfmi-
tive church Is so early that 1t Is not
easy to fix time for their beginning.
Some Of the most ancient fathers make
mention of them, and through all the
successive ages afterward we find the
use Of them continued without any In
terruption. By constitution of Ed
mund, archbishop Of Canterbury, 1885,
and in synod held at Worcester,
124O, a provision was made that there
should be for every male child two
godfathers and one godmother and for
every female one godfather and two
godmothers. King Henry VIII, refer
ring to the Princess Elizabeth, says;
My lord of Canterbury.
1 have a suit which you must not deny
That is. a fair young maid that yet wants
baptism.
You must be godfather and answer for
her.
Henry WILL" Act 5, Scene g.
A constitution of 1881 makes provi-
sion for a Christian name being
changed at confirmation. This is prac-
tically remaining of the child. The
manner in which it was done was for
the bishop to use the name in.the invo-
cation and afterward for him'to sign a
certificate that he had so confirmed a
person by such new name. 1t is possi-
BILE that this practice might have been
in Shakespeare's mind when he wrote:
Call me but love, and I'll be new baptized.
Henceforth never will be Romeo.
Romeo and Juliet" Act q Scene 2.
Westminster Review.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Why He Waits.

81 went to the trial of that brain
testing machine" he said.
"YesW she returned wearily.
81 let them try it on me-" he contin-
ued, feeling sure he would arouse her
interest in due time.
yes" she responded with the same
evident weariness.
at didn't work." he persisted.
"Of course not" she said, with some
emphasis.
1t took him some time to figure it all
out, but when he did he decided to
postpone his proposal for at least an
other week-New York Press.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
A Nest of Criminals.

A spot practically unknown to civ
ilization on the shores of the Red sea
at Midi is the home of pirates and
slavers, a regular nest of criminals
The place is inhabited almost entirely
solute control there allows only the
best of his warriors to marry. 1t pays
no tribute to the Turkish government
for it lies at the end of long, narrow
harbor inaccessible to vessels. 1t seems
probable that it will continue it's ca
reer unchecked.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Some London Streets.

In some Of the older and narrower
streets and alleys of London may be
seen at each end two upright posts. AT
first it might be supposed that they
served no more useful purpose than
affording material for children to
swing on. But they are used to indi-
cate that the streets which are guard
ed by the posts are closed to wheeled
traffic. Some of the thoroughfares in
the poorer parts Of London are so mar
row that large vehicle would do serl-
GUS damage if it were driven along
them, and as they are generally short
cuts would be much used were they
not protected.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
The Tibetnn Bible.

The Tibetan Bible consists of los
volumes of 1000 pages each, contain
ing 1,0S3 separate books. Each of the
volumes weighs ten pounds. In addi-
ton to this there are 225 volumes of
commentaries, which are necessary fol
the understanding of the Scriptures.
The type from which the Bible (or
Kah-gyur) is printed requires rows of
houses like a city for storage.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
PIGEON cOURTsHIP.
II Sometimes Leads to Battles Tha
Result In Death.

~ Semetlmes Leads to Battles Thai
Result In Death.
On south Jersey farm, which was
the home of thousand pigeons and
which was conducted by woman who
had formerly been a bookkeeper in
Philadelphia, was found one particular
fly and coop which was the abiding
place Of young doves that had reached
the mating season. Purposely these
young birds were associated together
SO that they might select their life COM
panions
The interior of the walls of the coop
were filed with boxes, and those
pigeons which had mated would select
one of these boxes for their home and
nest.
This period of courtship is one filled
with excitement. for the birds. Two
young pigeon cocks, having selected the
same hen for mate, have been known
to fight to the death in their rivalry.
The method of combat is peculiar. The
beak and wings alone are used, the
combatants catching each other with
their beaks by the skin of the head and
beating each other with their strong
wings.
Having once chosen his mate, the
dove, with an occasional exception, re-
mains constant to her through life The
occasional instances of infidelity cause
discord in the coop, for when one
pigeon tires of his mate and seeks an
other he meets vigorous protest from
the companion Of the bird which he
eovets. When they have agreed to
spend their lives together Mr. and Mrs.
Dove select box and the laying be-
gins. The parent birds may then be
less than eight months old-Era Mag
azine.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23

SAFE DEPOSIT-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of 35 cents 4 month"; thereby Sc
curing you against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
of protecting your valuables.
SAVE MONEY-Patronize q home institu-
tion. Send money away through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postofice or express. Money sent
to all parts of the United States and also all
parts of the world. We have the latest QUOTA
tions on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County
They receive deposits from IS up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with a bank account has
financial standing. Don't bury your money;
when you die it can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Doing Ones Duty.

Let us do our duty in our shop or our
kitchen, the market, the street, the Of
fee, the school, the home, just as faith
fully as If we stood in the front rank
of some great battle and we knew that
victory for mankind depended on our
bravery, strength and skill. When we
do that the humblest Of us will be serv-
ing in that great army which achieves
the welfare of the world.-Theodore
Parker
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Couldn't BE Possible,

"Your symptoms" pronounced the
physician, indicate hydrocephalus."
"What's thatF'
"Water on the brain.''
at can't be that, DOCTOR" said Mr..
Jagway, greatly relieved. 81 haven't
drunk a drop of it for six months."-
Exchange.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Handy to Have Around.

"You don't mind my leaving so many
of these bills, do your" said the col
lector, with a touch of sarcasm.
mo, indeed" replied the woman il
the door. 1--WE rather like It. The chill
dren do their examples on the backs o1
them"
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Plain Everyday Fellow.

II am really and sincerely proud OF
the common people," said Mr.. Pompus
81 am fond of the plain everyday fel-
low who can never hope to be great
Call it quixotism, if you wish
"Oh, wouldn't say that" interrupt
ed Pepprey. I'D call it egotism."-
Philadelphia Press.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23

consequence of self abuse and excess produc-
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counte-
head, ringing in the ears, loss of confidence,
diffidence in approaching strangers, ,palpitation
of the heart weakness Of the limbs and back,
loss Of memory, pimples on the face, coughs,
consumption, etc.
DIR. GIBBON has practiced in San Francisco
over 40 years, and those troubled should not
fail to consult him and receive the benefit of
his great skill and experience. The doctor
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures guar
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges reas-
enable. Call or write.
DIR. ]. F. GIBBoN, 6s9 Kearney street, San
Francisco, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Wisdom.

Wisdom consists in the knowledge
of little things, and we get best in
sight into our own characters when
we give heed to the minor and often
unworthy motives by which our con-
duct is Influenced
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Her Discovery,

''Your trouble, madam" said the
physician, "seems to be due to an ex.
cess of adipose tissue"
MY goodnessp' exclaimed Mrs
Plumpton. 81 wonder if that isn't
what makes me so awfully fatr-
Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23
Vocation and Axocntion.

''Uncle Ephraim, what do you do for
q livingT'
81 breaches an raises punkins
boss"
(which pays you the better?"
"Well, O co'se, 1 gifts mo- money
-out'n de punkins, but 1 gifts huff dis
tinction out'n de preachin to make UP
de diff'unce, boss" Chicago Tribune
Amador ledger., 1904-12-23

A man never learns how to make his
own coffee when he lives at home and
his mother has headache, but after he
marries he learns.-Atchison Globe.