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Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04
TO THE WOMEN OF THE UNIFIED STATES. Succe Home
 Dr. Hartmans Cure for Female DiseasesA Generous Offer
 .s .t% to Women. E ~E.A a@I
Applying Thousands Dr. Hartmans
 Free Treatment Letter.

NERS. J. P. COADY, Treasurer of the MI Ivy Leaf Club, 1,7o2 9th Avenue Council Bluffs, Iowa, writes:
 s.Pesuns is TO experimental med1- cine. have used h off and on nov for three years. Al fhaf lime 7 was cured of Irregular and painful men situation. Since that lime have taken II for Indigestion or whenever feif OverwOrked and In need 0fs f0nfc, and have always found that IL was Ol great benefit to me. 7 aa1 fhcref0re pleased and happy 10 say q word In lis praise and shall gladly indOrse f0 my friends. "..-Mrs. L ?. COsdy.
 Miss Hattie Grace, 254 West 46th St., New York, writes:
 "Peruna has changed me from q freffuI. Irritable, nervous woman into healthy and q happy one. Nothing seems 10 worry and to fret me any more. Since early w0manhOOd sFf- fered with bearing down pains Ss1d nervousness. Twas thin and worried, but Pernna restored me. Those who Knew me before cannot understand the change, but Ican sum # AH up in fhe blessed word, Peruna. "--Haffie Grace.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, No. 1sl 5lst St., Brooklyn, N. Y., President West Brooklyn Audubon Society, writes:
 liam pleased 10 tell what Q blessing Peruna has been 10 ne. Several years ago my constitution seemed broken down and cared little whether lived or died. 7 had taken so much n,edj- sick. had read about Peruna curing hf eky help me. IbOughf q bottle and before # was finished : feH better. Ikept on taking II, and after three months abie fe do the work and undergo the strain of younger days. "---Eiizabefh Ferguson.
 In view of the great multitude of wo- men suffering from some form of female disease and yet unable to find any cure Dr. Hartman, the renowned gynecolo- gist, has announced his willingness to direct the treatment of as many cases as make application to him during the summer months without charge.
 The treatment will be conducted by correspondence. The doctor will poe scribe all medicines, applications, hy- gienic and dietary regulations necessary to comple~e cure. The medicines pre- scribed can be obtained at all drug stores. This offer will hold good only during the summer months. Any wo- man can become regular patient by sending written statement of her age condition of life, history and symptoms of her Arrangements.
 All cases of female diseases, including menstrual irregularities, displacements alterations, infiammations, discharges irritation of the ovaries, tumors and
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04

dropsy of the abdomen, should apply at once and become registered as regular patients. All correspondence will be held strictly confidential.
 As is well known, Dr. Hartman is the president of The Hartman Sanitarium, an institution which has department devoted exclusively to the treatment of female diseases. He is thus brought to see thousands of such cases every year, the most of whom return to their homes to be treated by correspondence. The principal remedy he relies upon in such cases Is Peruna, which every woman should have who has any affection of this kind. Those wishing to become patients should address Dr. S. B. Hart man, Columbus, Ohio.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04

Tenn, is visiting the Worlds Fair with friends this week and is expected home Sunday. Law renee County Blade.
 w. E. Beloate of Memphis was in Walnut Ridge this week at tending chancery coult and while it is not authentic still the signs of the times indicate that Mir. Beloate at no distant day may return to Walnut Ridge to re- ride. Walnut Ridge Blade.
 The Independent is in receipt of 9 beautiful souvenir edition of that pioneer in Eastern Arkan- sas newspaperdom, the Helena World. It was conceived and largely executed by the late la mented William M. Neal, a fore most citizen in traits of character and public usefulness. It will be cherished as a memento recalling in after years the service of a patriot to his city and state. A lurid mind working the will of a big, honest heart in forceful dic- ton has left his imprint upon our history.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04

No one knows better than Dr. Hart man how much the women suffer with diseases peculiar to their sex. No one knows better than he does how man 7 of them suffer with such diseases. Patiently, hopefully, wearily, and often silently, they eke out a miserable exist ence, year after year.
 No martyr in poetry or heroine in romance makes more touching appeal to human sympathy than the woman burdened with the cares of family trying to carry the extra load of some tormenting and ever present female disease. f-e
 Dr. Hartman's sympathy for such ia un nbounded, and his willingness ta help them limited only to his power.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04

Ollie Nouss is expected from St. Louis Sunday on a few days visit and to take palt in the Johnson-Hawn wedding Tuesday evening.
 Harry Maynard spent Friday in Batesville, having gone up with MT. Henry, who has taken MT. c. E. Maynard's run during the latter's illness.
 Rev. w. B. Hays left Friday morning for his work on the Batesv.lle district, after 9 pleas ant sojourn in this city. Mrs. Hays will spend the better pal of the summer here and at Aim strong Spring. -Searcy Citizen.
 When you meet a doctor he says: "How are you?" A news paper man inquiries: What do you know? The lawyer quer- ies: What have you got?" The preacher asks: Where are you going?" The last question puts 'em all to guessing. FIX.
 Miss Maggie Gibson, having completed her scholastic year at Belmont seminary, Nashville,
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04
ULTIMA WATERS
Notice of Assessment.

I will be at the following places the dates named for the purpose of assessing the property of Jackson County, Ark: McDougaPs Residence June 9th and 7th. Grand Glaize June St and 9th. Jacksonrort, June 10th and 11th. Auvergne, June 13 and 14th 6 Weldon, June 18th and 18th. TS Tupelo, June l7th and 18th. Grubbs, June goth and Fist. VI Richwoods (Martin Rss.,) June 22no. Cow Lake (S-Mile School House) June 23rd. Burton's Store, June 24th Martins School House June 18th. Village Post Oak School House,) June 27th. SriGers Store June 2Sth Elgin, June 25th
 Centerville June 30th. Tuckerman, July 1st and 2n1. SwiS July 5th and 9th. Newport Court House, July 7th to 31st.
 PASSMORE WHITE, 52 Assessor Jackson County Ark.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04
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Peggy from Paris bags at Pal ace Jewelry Store. 33d2t
 Spring chickens for sale at Bowen's Cash Store. B dtf
 l.. w. York and little daugh- ter, May, left Friday for Claren- don.
 New Hazel dray..to all parts of city. Telephone your orders to the Hazel. 22d4w
 Extra fine sterling silver Um- brellas, $4. At the Palace Jew elry Store. 32-3t
 Don't forget the novelty, on the water wagon, at the Palace Jewelrv Store. 33d2t
 Get the latest, Pm on the water wagon now, at the Palace Jewelrv Store. 33d2t
 Peggy from Paris leather col lars and cuffs for ladies at Palace Jewelrv Store. 33d2t
 Corn for sale at Fitzgerald by car load or small lots. Dr. Z. l.. Ford, Elgin, Ark. 3 w4t
 If you want correct time, have your watch repaired at the Pal ace Jewelry Store. 32-3t
 Mrs. T. N. Read and little son of Fort Smith, were registered at the Hazel Friday night.
 Don't forget the Peggy from Paris bags all the rage. At the Palace Jewelry Store. 32-3t
 Captain Joyce reports White river rising slowly, being eight and one-tenth on the gauge.
 Mrs. John w. Wallace return ed Friday night from a two days visit to relatives in Newark.
 George Hillhouse and S. M. Stuckey went to Swifton Satur- day morning on legal business.
 A fine line of ladies' and mems silk umbrellas just in, one-third off. Bowen's Cash Store. 33b7t
 Skirts 55c to $2. 75 Monday and Tuesday. You save 25 to 50 per cent. Bowen's Cash Store. 33-3
 Dr. and Mrs. N. G. Hardister were here Saturday, the latter returning to her home at Hoxie.
 Miss Ruby Blackwood left Sat urday for her home in Jonesboro, after a pleasant visit to relatives in Newport.
 If you want to look neat have your suit cleaned and pressed by A. Mortensen. In new quarters opposite city jail. S6d
 Lost-Liver spotted Pointer pup with metallic collar and small ock. Reward for return to own CT, w. A. O'Neal. 30d7t
 Chemises 79c to $2, which means a saving of 25 to 50 per cent Monday and Tuesday. Bow ems Cash Store. 33d3t
 Monday and Tuesday are the days when you get 25 to 50 per cent off on all ladies' muslin un- derwear. Bowen's Cash Store.
 Our muslin underwear sale sur passes all former records in value giving Monday and Tuesday. Bowen's Cash Store. 33d3t
 s. R. Phillips went to Bates vile Saturday afternoon to spend Sunday with his family. Little Sammie is reported much better.
 Mrs. J. o. Thomas and. daugh- ter, Helen, of Pine Bluff spent Friday night in the city en route to Cotter, where her husband is employed.
 c. w. Reiney, the commercial tourist, was in Newport Satur- day, en route to his home in Batesville to spend Sunday with his family.
 Just received, the most com plete line of ladies umbrellas, in steriinp. oold-fll and plated
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-04
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One steam engine, fifty horse power, suitable for saw mill, and one top saw rig.
 32b7t KELLEY LUMBER Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08
JAPANESE LOVE or BATHS.
Everybody In the Land OF the chrys-
apthemum likes 10 he Clean.

Everybody In the Land Of the chrys-
anthemum likes 10 ne Clean.
From time immemorial the bathtub
has been an honorable Institution III
Japan, says Modern Society Instead
Of Il cold dip ID the morning tile Japs
take their baths hot in the afternoon
at about O'Clock, and. beginning At
100 degrees, the tendency Is to raise
the temperature as one becomes accli-
mated, SO to speak. One traveller tells
OF the Kawarayu bathers. who stay IN
the tub for several weeks at d time
with stones in their laps to keep their
bodies from floating while they are
asleep
The usual thing is to have the tub on
tile lawn with q charcoal fire beneath
1t, SO that one can get into the water
1T so degrees and sit III IT until it
reaches 100 degrees. At. this point a
tgrifIn," which is to say ncwehum,
d greenhorn or tenderfoot, usually
has to get out, for It becomes literally
too hot fer him. But after year Or
two Of practice he can manage 115 or
| 100 degrees. The Japs themselves can
enjoy a bath even at 12S degrees.
"A traveller tells an amusing tale Of
how be visited a japanese friend on an
at home day and accepted the offer Of
bath on the lawn He got ii when
the water was tepida and enjoyed 1t Inn
mensely up to ninety something. Just
as he was thinking Of getting out his
friends wife and daughter put IN an
appearance and began to wash rice at
a well near By. Now. the regulation
bathing dress Of Japan il like foot
less stocking without a leg or q bung
hole without barrel round 1t, and our
traveller hadn't It with him at the time
He endured another five degrees, aud
then, with death by boiling staring
him in the face, be was forced ont
with an Involuntary yeli TINT attracted
much attention.
The fact is that IN Japan everybody
bathes IN puris naturaiibus. 1t Is their
way, and It IS not till a European has
lived among them for years that he or
she realizes that after all there Is noth-
ing very terrible about II
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08
VICTIM OF BalGAN0s.
Incidents IN The Life Of Ion Perai
caris, Captured at TanGicr.

Incidents IN the life Of ION Perai-H
earis, Captured at Tangier
Trenton Is. ii residents are consid-
erably agitated by the KIDNAPPING Of
Ion Perdlcaris ana Ills stepson, crom-
well yarley. by Tangier brigands. says
the New York Herald Both Of them
were formerly residents Of Trenton,
and the former was particularly well
known, as he was born III that city
and made it his home for many years.
Mr.. Perdicaris is recalled by Trenton
as a man Of handsome aud stalwart
appearance. He was very aristocratie
and spent money with lavish hand
AS a boy he was devoted to horseback
riding and athletics and in school days
was one Of the best runners and all
round athletes Of the city. His educa-
ton began in the old Trenton acade.
my. Then he went abroad 70 obtain
the advantages Of education In Euro
pean cities He returned an accom-
plished musician. a skiliful painter and
cultured and polished in ill the finer
arts Of social life He lived in Tren.
ton for several years and then returned
TO Europe for an extended travelling
tour
When he came back to Trenton. some
thirty years ago. he was accompanied
by a bride, formerly a Mrs Marley,
whom he had met, courted and mar
ried in England She had q family
Of children, and they accompanied hef
to Trenton
Mr.. Perdiearis and hts wife lived al
the Trenton House with his parents
for time and later removed 70 the
Mccall mansion and fitted 1t and
Its surroundings in ornate fashion.
They entertained iii regal style and III
creased their wide circle Of acquaint
ances throughout the east.
William George Fitzgerald, a maya
zine writer who recently arrived II
New York from a hunting trip in Mo
rocco, where he was the guest on sew
eral occasions Of Mr.. Ion Perdicaris
speaking Of the kidnapping said:
II am very well acquainted with Mr.
/ Perdicaris and his stepson, Mr.. Var
ley was at his home during thi
Christmas holidays. He has mag
nifieent chateau about four miles on
from Tangier It is on the pinnacle q
a bill which he has named Noun
washington. His home has for many
years been the center Of the social life
/ OF Tangief. 1t was a salon where ths
diplomats and prominent foreign resi-
dents met aud enjoyed the delightful
hospitality dispensed by Mr. Perdi
carts. Flocks of peacocks disportee
i themselves on his lawn. and in tbs
chateau were beautiful marble lava
tories, billiard tables and almost ever!
luxury that you could wish for. Whef
| you consider that there is not q mil'
of railroad or d wheeled vehicle In tn
Moroccan empire, you cannot hell
wondering how he ever reared such
palace Id that wild country"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08

CALIFORNIA; iplaste Whlch Has
odd Erafufes.

cniifafnis foiHsff which Has
odd Eratufea.
A novel eaterpe faat q raising
disrags. is being exploited hy NUM-
Der 81 southern California horticulture
lists. who received the Inspiration for
the scheme from Charles Richardson,
whose gardens in Pasadena are becom
ing famous Tor their remarkable pro-
ductions, says the New York Tribune
MT. Richardson has successfully raised
many growths new to American soil
and this year IS exceeding all his pre-
vious riumphs by raising thousands
Of dishrags.
Last year Mr. Richardson's string
beans. which measured forty-three
inches IN length created a stir. but
dishrag vines, which. with their pend
ant dishrags. Irvine about orange trees,
palms. evergreens ana peach trees and
peek IN at the second story windows.
bid fair to win the championship from
the beans
These dishrags. or vegetable sponges,
as they are sometimes called, are In
dlgenous to Africa, but now it has
been demonstrated that they will thrive
In the United States they are bound TO
become q popular production.
The graceful, well foliaged vines are
not only ornamental, but they bear In
profusion a 6brous sponge that is emf
nently useful for bathing as we'll AZ
for securing pans and kettles. Imagine
picking dishrags IN ones garden just
as one would pick blaekberries. or I'M
aglne having vines All laden with dish-
rags elambering over ones kitchen
windows so that all one need to do Is
to stretch out an arm and pull one I'M.
Such an arrangement would be much
easier than going to the ragbag Or buy
ing dishrags at stores
These curious vegetables assume the
form and appearance Of cucumbers and
hang on the vines until their green
coats become brown and dry like
parchment. At this stage they are
ready TO harvest After they are pick
ca the brown coat is removed and an
extremely strong and compact fibrous
sponge Is revealed. Through the CEN
ter OF this sponge in three iengthwise
compartments, are many black seeds,
which shake out easily. In the Pasa-
dena garden these sponges have aver
aged eight inches in length
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08
PENNSYLVANIA EARNINGS.
BIG Railroads Net Income For Last
Year s1s.s53.717.53.

Pittsburg, June s.-The annual meet
ing of stockholders OF the Pennsyl.
vania company was held in the general
Office ia this city.
The annual report for tie year 1903
was submitted. covering 1889 miles Of
railroad operated directly by the Penn
syIyania company, and shows the fol
lowing results
Gross earnings, S36,6o2, 93463; ex.
penses. S27.1l6,6s3.72; net earnings
from operation, S0.4s8. 2509t: deduc'
rentals paid roads operated on basis
81 net earnings. ST 500 1o9.9s, leaving
as net operating earnings Of Pennsyl
wanna company SIs93 1898, to which
add dividends and interest receiYet
from investments, S5,9605T660 making
a net income Of St3. s5S,T1T.5a.
The tonnage Of the lines directly
operated BY the Pennsylvania company
increased 1.gU3,376 tons as compared
with the year 1902.
The number Of passengers carried q
the lines directly operated shows an in
crease IF T97,O46 as compared wit
1902.
The old board OF directors was re
| elected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08
NEW PACIFIC CABLE.
Germans and Dutchmen to Lay One BY
Way Of Guam.

Germans and Dutchmen to Lay One by
Way Of Guam.
Berlin, june s-The T'rankfurter lei
tung announces that a syndicate Of
German and Dutch capitalists has been
organized FOR the financing Of a cable
from the Dutch island Of Menado Tua
(off the coast Of CeIebes. East indies
to the island Of Guam and thence e
Shanghai Through a connection with
the American cable 1t is intended to
eliminate British influence over the
German and Dutch cable business with
east Asia
A company for laying the cable viii
be formed with q capital Of S1,T50-000
the German ana Dutch governments
giving large subsidies 1t IS also in
tended to issue a per cent loan q
ST So, 900, which viii be taken by The
Dresdener bank, the Schaaffhanser
bank. the Disconto Geseilschaft and
the Darmstaedter Bank Of Berlin and
two Dutch banks
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08
BOIL WEEvlL'S ENEMY
Functions Of Guatemala Ant
That Kills Cotton Parasite.
QUITE HARMLESS 10 PLANT LIFE

Discovery b. Agricultural Depart
nsent Agent Considered Of Great
Hnlportnnce--Iasect Enemy Of the
weevn and other PESTS win ne
Imported Into Texas-Another Ant
That Destroys Cotton Pest.
Guatemala brown ants have been
matched for d fight to a finish against
The Texas boll weevil says Washing
ton special despatch to the Chicago
Record Herald Secretary Wilson has
had experts Of the agricultural depart
ment exploring the four corners Of the
earth III search Of an insect to destroy
the boil weeyll, aud one of his bota'
nists, DR. o. r. Cook, has discovered
It in the Guatemala ant
The Indians of Mexico and the Cen
trial American states are able to pro
duce crops Of cotton upon land infested
with the boll weevil lii searching for
an explanation Dr. Cook discovered
large brown ants which, IN colonies Of
q hkif dozen or more, make their homes
near each cotton plant, feeding upon
vegetation Of the cotton field, without
injury to the cotton plant These ants
XIII the cotton pest rapidly prevent Il
from reaching the pod and in theil
home are Il complete protection for tbs
plant. The ants will be brought &c
Texas and liberated,
49,. gss,l. ey,sta.,g,g. 4s4f4h II ny
Galloway, chief Of the bureau Of plan
industry, and other experts, Secretary
Wilson had a special bulletin on ths
subject printed Among other things
this bulletin says:
1.-THE ants, like the Indians, probably
came from the dry, open interior
plateau region, where the center OF thl
aboriginal cotton industry Of Guate
maIa is still located TO establish thi
Fact 81 such an origin for this usefu
insect would greatly increase the prob
ability of its successful introduction
into the United States The aeclimi
tization Of thoroughly tropical AM
mai recurring continuous heat an
humidity could scarcely be hoped for
III. however, the cotton ant can surVlN
long dry season, and perhaps coll
weather. in the tableIands Of Guate
mala. it might easily learn 20 hibernat
IN Texas as has the boil weevil.
"The ant is much better able e pro
tect itself against frost since It exca
Yates nest three or more feet int
the ground. Several have survive
confinement for twelve days Tithou
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08
Under tho ocean Twelve Hours.

Newport, R. l., June sThe sub
marine torpedo boat Fulton, which was
sunk To the bottom Of the ocean for q
test, remained there over twelve hours.
Naval Constructor Woodward Of the
trial board remained on board the Full
ton and the vicinity was carefully
watched TO guard against the boat
coming to the surface. The men on the
torpedo boat were on duty ID watches
Of two hours each, the remainder of
the time being spent IN reading, play
ing games and sleeping. All the mem
bers Of the crew We're IN good condition
when the boat came up and appeared
to have rested well By order Of the
trial board fresh air was pumped IN
every four hours The trial was pro
nounced successful in every way
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-08
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Husband Says Wife Was Drowned.
Coroner Doubtful

Aof1Hrf R9N&AlAfs
New York. June S. search IS being
nude by the coroner "a Atlantic High
lands. a. J.. for Joseph Van Mort whose
Wifes dead body WIS picked up near
Fort Totten on Monday by fisherman
The coroners physician held an au.
topsv on the body and found the
lower Jaw fractured and three or four
large Commissions on the head ANA neck
He Immediately summoned a jury ana
thew viewed the remains
The coroner says he wants to make
Van Mort his chief witness and that
he will wait couple Of days before
holding the inquest but if il that time
be does not succeed IN locating his man
he will hold the inquest anyway
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Van Mort left
their home IN Belford 20 visit friends
in the highlands Of the Nayesink Soon
after dark Van Mort returned 70 Bel
ford and said flat his wife had fallen
out Oh the boat and been drowned Ht
said the accident occurred off Con
overs beach as they were returning
home in the afternoon when bis wife
started to walk from the bow Of the
boat TO the stern she lost her balance
and fell overheard her body not after
ward coming to the surface.
Tie police were informed, and ths
body was found floating off Fort Tot
fen later and was brought 70 this place
the coroner being notified.
Nelghbois told the coroner that Var
Mort had gone AWAY. presumably {
Philadelphia, where he had relatives