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Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
THEIR OWN BARBERS.
That More Men Than Ever Be- fore Shave Themselves.

There are sold in this country to- day." said cutlery man, according to the New York Sun, "a hundred times as many razors as were sold here 70 years ago.
 Some share of this increase Is due. of course, to the advance in population. but the greater part is due to the large increase in the proportion of men who shave themselves. More men than ever before now possess this polite arr.
 With greAter number of ndivid- ual users of razors there are, oacourse, many more razors now sold. And. of course, plenty of x@en own more than one razor; everyone ought to ewn two, at least, as many men do. Ole good razor properly cared for might serve it's purpose continuously and well for 9 long time without regrinding or hon. ing, but an accident might happen to It, and against that man guards by haviMg at least one extra razor.
 1iany men buy sets of seven razors. one for each day in the week, and there are men who have sets of 31 razors, one TOT every day in the month And trav- elers going to distant countries and into regions where facilities would be lack ing buy cases of razors to take with them A traveller startfng out with a case of half dozen razors in perfect condition would have razor outfit that, with such care as he could be- stow upon it himself, would serve him we'll for years.
 The best razor that cail be made can be bought with plain handle for two dollars; anything more than that in the cost of 1t would be in the mounting -ln pearl handles and so on. You can buy a case of seven fine razors, sim- ply mounted, for SIP, or you can pay $5o or more for case of razors with the same blades, but with fine mount. ings and in finer case"
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
ROPE TREATMENT
 FOR MURDER HABIT.
Bill Jones Convicted of Murder at Walnut Ridge and Given.
 the Death Sentence.

Walnut Ridge. March 10. The large court room at Walnut Ridge was packed today with people to witness the trial of Bill Jones, a negro, charged with murdering Asbury Hoskins, another negro, on December 15 last.
 The trial began at 10 a. m. and at 3::30 p. m. a verdict of guilty of murder in the first de- gree was rendered.
 Prosecuting Attorney Oldfeld was ably assisted by H. |. Pon- der. The defense was repre- sented by John s. Gibson and J. N. Beakley. Jones will be hanged on April 15.
 This will be the first official hanging that has taken place in Lawrence county in thirty years.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
HEALTH PARAGRAPHS.
Especially Intended for the Guidance of Girls in Their Everyday
 Lives.

The thin girl must sleep as many hours as possible. She must not wor- ry. And she must live in the open air and sunshine just as much as she can every day. says American Queen.
 Study your own physical makeup and then develop the weak parts. while II the same time you keep up the exercises for the whole body In general.
 Be careful not to let any physical fault get start Prevention is 70 much more valuable than cure. And If you will cultivate . keen eye for your own imperfections. 1t will not be diflcult 0 overcome them at the start.
 Do not neglect to carry yourself we'll. Do not bend over at the waist Hold your head straight and erect. It will increase both your own self-respect and produce better impression on all about you.
 Your voice may be cultivated till it will of itself attract friends to you. Train yourself to notice pleasant voicea and then modulate your own and sec that 1t always gives out It's best tones. Control of the voice will have great influence over your disposition. Be careful that your voice is never harsh or whining.
 You cannot be graceful unless every part of your body enjoys perfect free dom of action.
 No indoor exercise can take the place of activity in the open air
 The skin is of the greatest value in eliminating impurities from the body and therefore should be kept in perfect condition.
 If the top of shoe does not allow tho toes to spread forward and outward they will have to turn up. It is easy to sec how painful this will be in playing games, or in walking down hills, or in deep bending, or in jumping down from any height.
 Never use any metal instrument about the teeth or you will run the risk of injuring the enamel. Never bite threads or crack nuts with the teeth.
 Mutton tallow is very good for tho hands- A few drops of camphor in it have healing effect
 Rest Is fully as important for the thin girl as diet. Relieve all tension by closing the eyes and banishing all thought for short intervals.
 Never neglect your hands, and espe- cialIy your nails. Keep both scrupu- lously neat.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18

which op d primary, to- gether wi h number of white Republica and Populists, held a largely Attended convention at the city ball tonight and nomi- mated d full opposition ticket headed by the present mayor, A. c. Stuart, and christened it
 Citizens Ticket. 7 It was strictly 3 white mans conven- tion, no negroes being permitted to participate. The election takes place April 5, and it will doubt less prove the hottest and most exciting campaign in the history of the town.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
SURPRISE PARTY.

Asurprise party was given on Tuesday night in honor of Miss fSadie Roswell, in which all those present. deligbtfully enjoyed themselves. The usual games were played untiA quite late hour. Those present WereM Misses Hattie Kimberlin, ferla Best, Sue Mann, Hattie Moss, Lettie McLain, May Bynum, Messrs. Tom McNess, Carl Gravette, CleYl Robinson. J. D. Carvel.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRAVEL.
Cars for the Benefit of sub- urban Passenwers.

some nAwspaper attention has lateIx been attracted 5 the za Ji sltx tx CIT 5. which little groglps of wealthy M Y z Y and Chicago business men incre11 3 | comfort Of the daily trips betwee6 t suburban homes and their cfty olI Ie1 states Youths Companion.
 Each car is in effect club houSS . IGS wheels. Mont of the gorge0uS ffkin65 0I the ordinary cars arc removed, ma SlJnIs Ter and more tasteful decor1t tom aI0S substituted for them. Movable WlcIof chairs replace the fixed seotS. NIS6fS1S' fans cool the air n summer. Th1ro m dressing rooms. libraries, apporfm(uxS for the women, in short. evexythin4 which ean contribute to the comfort cl thu trAvelers.
 The cars arc open only to memboqo oG tho group which hires them. hut fkSx represent merely tho climax of G Se stAnt improvement In travel. b111 ]. water and by rail. K
 At the other end of tho ece30 VI soe {I < steerage accommodation of tho oceon steamships. Persons who aro 1amiliar only with the horrible conditions for Wnicn "a eteeraee paSeage'' used to nten0 would be astonished if they were 10 visit modern liner. More room, moro light. more privacy, better food, better sleep- ing and sanitary accommodations and an abundance of water, both for drinking and for bathing. are now possible even to the poor immigrant. The steernro passage of to-day Is more c0mfortabio mode of travel than was tho 3econd- cabin passage ten years ago FlrSt cabin accommodations have improveyl correspondingly. One of the newetI vessels has between 40 and 50 suites of rooms. each provided with it's private bath
 What is most needed now Is substitu- ton of wicker or leather seats for tho unsanitary plush so dear to American car builders and album makers, and greater seating capacity in street car1.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
Sure to Be Ffned.

Some butchers of Frankfort, Ger. many, evidently find 1t cheaper to be fined small sums for using boracic acid in the manufacture of Frankfort sausages than to be haled up for sell- ing meats affected with trichinae or allowing the dearer meats to spoil in other ways. John Klein, butcher, followed the example of many others recently and was fined only s2.36. If this sum were paid every day in fines, the loss caused the butcher would not be so great in year as the loss from meats undoctored with the chemical.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
PUT TRUST IN THE LORD.
Novel Defense Made by . Colored Man Answering to the Chargs
 of Theft.

Last winter when went south for my health. said Col. l.. S. Brown, of the Southern railway, who, according to the Washington Star, always has a good story in stock, T was told they were going to try a colored man for stealing a quantity of raw cotton, and when the hour arrived went up to the court house to hear the case. The prisoner was man about 40 years of age, and he had elected to plead his own case. The prosecution proved that the bag of cotton was found in the colored man s cabin, and the property was fully iden- titied as belonging to the owner of a compress. The prisoner asked no Ques- tions, but said he wanted to make a statement and rest his case 'wid de Lawd.' After awhile he was given an opportunity to speak and said:
 was gwine by dat compress at 'leben o'clock last night when voice dun called out to me: Hold on, dar, Abraham Jones. Yo' was pore man, an yo' jest take long dis bag O cotton 70 buy yo' some shoes fur cold weath- er.' Den de bag fell at my feet, an dan took it home
 Did you recognize the voice?' said the judge.
 No, sah; but reckon it was an angel who spoke
 Then why did you hide the bag when you got homer
 Well, ssh, jest as got frew de gate another voice dun told me dat I'd bet- ter hide de cotton for few days
 Did you recognize that voice?'
 No, sah; but dun reckon 1t was a voice from heben.'
 "sAnd that's your defense, is it?'
 Yes, sah. I'ze willin' to rest dis case in de Lawd's hands. De Lawd He dun knows nebber stole dat cotton
 Hadn't you better have lawyer?' suggested the judge, with something like smile on his race.
 I reckon not, sah. I'ze been gwine to church fur de las fo'ty vars, an I'ze restin' dis case right in de hands ob de Lawd'
 "'Then shall have to give you four months in jail, Abraham
 Huh, what fur?'
 "'For stealing that cotton
 ''The prisoner received his sentence without word, seeming to have ex- pected 1t, and was presently led away. Two weeks later met him on the streets of town 50 miles away and said to him:
 Abraham. I thought you were in jail over at Selma?'
 Yes, sah, was he replied.
 "sAnd remember you put your case in the hands of the Lord? ?
 "'Deed, but did, sah, an cum out all right
 But you got four months
 50 did, sahso did, but arter serving nine days ob de time de Lawd showed me how to dig outer dat jail an yer am an dey won't nebber git vyno auir
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
Glass-Making in Japan.

nxsThe art of making glass was intro A6ced into Japan about l50 years ago by a Hollander, who settled at Osaka. For several generations the Knowledge of the process was confined to single family, and it was not until about 1879 that the employment of coal instead of charcoal, and the construction of brick chimneys, enabled the manufacturers to introduce improvements which placed the industry on substantial basis. Osaka has continued to be the center of the industry, and now manu- factures for export besides supplying the home demand.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
PickIed EIderberries.

Seven pounds elderberries, stemmed, four pounds sugar. one pint vinegar, two tablespoonfuls cinnamon, one tablespoonful cloves. Boil until the juice is rather thick. They will keep in an open jar. have preserved elder berries in this way for "A years, and have yet to learn of the first person who does not like them after giving them . trial. Mfrs. M. ]. Throop. In Rural Rev Yorker.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
cREfs
 AT ATEXARKANA.

4 Texarkana, March 15. = The Democratic city primary election held on thATexas side today re- ed in the nomination of Col.
 Whitley for mayor and a ticket without opposition. A
 The Dsmoc1 faction
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
Jolke aia fhe Professor.

Once upon Q time Prof. Wilson, of Edinburgh, wrote on the blackboard in. his laboratory:
 Prof. Wilson informs his studento that he has this day been appointed hon. orary physician to the queen
 In the course of the morning he had occasion to leave the room, and found on his return that student had added to the anpouncement the words:
 "God save the queen. Michigan Gateway.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
Atmosphers as zGiYser.

There is one place where a man seea reflection of himself as big as he fancies himself in his dreams. It Is on the Brocken. mountain in Prussia. where the vapors of the atmosphere act as a great concave mirror, magnifying the image thousands of times.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
M. D. Lawrence was he1


 ". D Lawrence was here from BatesvilIe Friday.
 Hon. H. L. Remmel of Little Rock arrived in the city Satur- day morning.
 White river was stationary on Saturday, the gauge registering 4.3 feet.
 Arthur Bailey of Newport spent Sunday in our city, says the Augusta Free Press.
 Vic Axe, who has been very sick, is reported some better.
 Prosecuting Attorney w. A. Oldfeld was in the city Monday night from Batesville.
 We are having delightful, ideal March weather at this writing.
 l.. P. Marceline, a banana man, left for Mobile Tuesday morning.
 Capt. Inman of the steamer Bragg was in the city Tuesday.
 J. R. Mayhan went to Newark Tuesday morning, returning same day.
 Mrs. John J. Kelly of Hot Springs arrived in the city Mon~ day night.
 Judge Fulkerson is holding court for Judge Hughes of Lake City this week.
 Agent w. B. Thompson was able to be out Tuesday after a few days illness.
 J. w. Smith was in our city Tuesday from Jonesboro, and greatly admired the city.
 Capt. J. H. McHugh and wife and daughter, Miss Beatrice, ac- companied by Mrs. Cox, returned from St. Louis Sunday afternoon. The Captain stated that life was too strenuous lodging cars in St Louis, and that he felt safer when he reached home.
 The recter of St. Paul's church announces as the subject of the special sermon Sunday night, Protestant and Catholic; what are they? which are wei"
 All persons desiring to become members of the new military or ganization are requested to be present at the meeting to be held at the court house tonight at 8 o'clock sharp.
 
 Married, Sunday at the Boas hotel at Hoxie by Rev. T. w. Fisackerly, w. T. Blackwell, a prominent merchant of Raven den, and Mrs. Margaret E. Church of St. Louis, but for merly of this county. Walnut Ridge Blade.
 William Bengel, a Newport builder, will build two fve-room cottages on the olf-Fulkerson block on upper Main street. MT. Bengel and son came up last week to make preparations for the work. When completed the cot tages will be occupied by w. A. Oldfeld and the other by A. M. Casey. - Batesville Guard.
 Quite number of the repre- sentative ladies of the city met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Wilmans to make ar engagements to send exhibits from Jackson county to. the Ar kansas building at the Worlds Fair. Particulars will be given tomorrow.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
|Ts OFFICERS.
annual meeting of Irs of the Bank of declaring the usual dividend, the follow

Ing 6l, Iers weIe chosen John ! R. Harshaw. F. T. Fucker, E. s. Olmstead, H. N. Beam, c. A. Price, B. ID. Warrington and pr. B. H. Abingdon, after which the following officers were chosen; John R. Harshaw. president; E. S: Olm.tead, vice president; E.
 Fucker, cashier, and s. M. Partley, assistant cashier.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
Jena Probing Startling ss May


 llecapping cases did
 ne up in the federal court today but 1t $ understood that they Will be hSard-the first thing tonaorrbw morning.
 The. suit of L, Andrew ct al, comprising the board of improve ment and sewer district No. 1 of Helena, against Joseph and George M. Guild and R. F. Hart ford was this morning dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff.
 The motion to dismiss was z qde by the attorneys for the x intiffs by reason of illegal vice, service having been se- ed while Althe plaintiffs were re last summ in attendance lon court as defdants in the rst suit, which W won py the Sewer commission.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
TatIors in London,

In 1861 there were in London 37,O00 tailors; in 1871. 3S,0O0; in 1881, 4O, 300; in 1891. 52,300, and in 1901. S0.074.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
coFFEYvILLE 2 MMENTs.

w.. F. Hart of dHphant says he will soon become a tizen of our town, and will engageAn the mercantile business.
 Thos. Hale celebrated his 5Oth irthday suppeq Friday night. I6i Ii1 Si::, s;;: seen s'' in S'''''' town
 krt of Olyphant, who
 to our town, says he
 Ze application for the le young folks had social Y at Mrs. Mary Hinkle's kday evening.
 G. Thomas, the grocery man, done a fair business this 1er.
 rost Clark was in town yes ldy buying hickory timber. }. D. Clossan says that he will for constable of Glaize town
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
$ nothing uncommon

IV IS HOC1iIlIg UIlCUIIlIIIUIIl CU meet a Wood man here now. Mir. O'Dell and family moved into our town the past week.
 INDEPENDENT READER.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-03-18
Women fn the Tradea.

In Worcester there are 703 women who make needles and 1.044 female nailr uakerA
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17

Out of the 10 delegates to the Repub-
lican State convention from Rutland
county, DR.. Mead claims 70 and Clement
men |.
Addison court, c. O. F., of Middle
bury, will go to Shoreham to take part
in the Field Day sports, Thursday,
June 30.
Mrs. Wright who has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Whiting for the past
two weeks, has returned to her home in
Shoreham.
Mrs Ezra Brainerd entertained large
number of friends Tuesday afternoon in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Chatfee
of Worcester.
The house of Barney Shapiro at Ran
dolph was entered by tramps Tuesday
while he was away and his wife forced
to give them food.
Rev. Father Shannon went to Man
chester Monday where he is attending
the retreat for the Catholic clergy of the
Burlington diocese.
Miss Ethel Burwell, who is visiting
Mrs. Frost of Weybridge street, fell
while entering the house Monday even
ing and sprained her ankle.
The senior class of the Middlebury
high school will give an informal dance
in the Taylor hall this Friday evening
after the graduation exercises.
Roy Stearns who is a student in the
medical department of Harvard, spent a
few days during the week the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. E. p Cushman.
Mrs. o. NJ. Bosworth and the Misses
Bosworth of Bristol visited at A. A.
Boardman's last week, coming Tuesday
and remaining until Saturday.
Miss Laura l. Norton, who has been
teaching in Littleton, Mass. for the past
year. has returned to her home in Wey-
bridge for the summer vacation.
The Rutland railroad will make ex-
cursion rates to Montreal June Gath, st.
Jean Baptiste day, of a fare and a third
for the round trip. Tickets good on all
trains.
There will be meeting of the Labaree
society at the home of f. a. Farnsworth
on Monday, June 20, at 3 p. m. a large
attendance is desired to transact i'm
portant business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17
MlODLEBURY LOCAL NEWS

Roy Bicknell of Bristol was in town
Tuesday.
A. ]. Blackmer was in Burlington
Wednesday.
Miss Elizabeth O'Brian was in Burling-
ton Tuesday.
Mrs. S. D. Surprise has been quite ill
this week with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Hubbard were in
Burlington Wednesday.
Brandon elected Mead delegate by 4
majority Tuesday night.
There were frosts in the hill towns in
Rutland county last week.
William Lapan has entered the employ
of G. W. and w. B. Rose
George Mead and Robert S. Pinney
spent Sunday at Watch Point.
Middlebury Grange will hold basket
picnic at Lake Dunmore Saturday.
Handsome marble steps have been
placed in front of Gee Sisters store.
Mrs. Thomas Simms has returned from
a several days stay in ST. Johnsbury
r. S. Pinney was confined to the house
Monday and Tuesday with hard cold.
Mrs. H. II, Bryant attended the
Musical Festival in Burlington Tuesday
Straw hats for all classes at C. N.
Atwood q Co.'S Adv.
Rev. w. 7. Forsythe was at st. Adams
attending the Diocesan convention this
week.
Prof. Patten of Wesleyan University
is the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Charles b.
Wright
Mrs. Richmond, of Mortified, is visit
ing Mrs. William Jackson and family for
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Sturdevant of
Weybridge visited at A. A. Boardman's
last Saturday.
Don't forget that G. y. Atwood & Co.
is the place to buy your negligee shirts.
Adv.
Henry Merrill has gone to Revenna,
Ohio, to attend the wedding of his son,
Carl NJ. Merrill.
Mrs. Gasca Rich has returned from
Starksboro after a visit of two weeks
with her sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Whiting have had
for guest for some days their aunt, Mrs.
Wright of Shoreham.
Miss Ann Lincoln has returned to her
home in Malone after a several DAYS
stay with Miss Daisy Cushman.
Extensive repairs upon the organ of
the Congregational church have been
made during the past ten days
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle of Worcester.
Mass, are visiting their son, Charles
Earle, just south of the village.
Miss Martha Bowdish, who has been
teaching the past year in Wilburham,
Mass, is at home for the summer.
The gentlemen looking for a good pair
of trousers will find same at c. n.
Atwood q Co.'S. ADV.
Mr. and Mrs. A. a. Boardman and
Mrs. c. NJ. Bosworth of Bristol visited az
ID. E. Gibson's on Friday of last week.
Miss Maude Rivers, Middlebury's can.
didate, lead in che Free Press Worlds
Fair contest Tuesday, heading the whole
list.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17

Miss Ranslow has been connected with
the school for the past two years, the
last year as Preceptress. She has proven
good instructor and disciplinarian, a
strong factor i'll the school work. Miss
Lord has filled very difficult position in
the school doing part work in the High
school and part in the grammar grade.
During her short stay she has by her
genial manner won many warm friends,
who will follow her with interest to her
new field of labor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17

Letters addressed as follows are at the
post office unclaimed Mrs. George
Clark, Miss L. j. Daggett, Miss Mary
Pierson, Mr.. W. V. Fishel, Mr. Will
Grant. Mr.. a. f. Hill, Mr.. Gilbert
Young,
There will be temperance lecture at
the Baptist church Sunday. June 10, at
1870 p. m. The Rev. A. F. Henckey
will give the lecture with the aid of
stereopticon pictures. Silver collection
at the door.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17
FOR SALE-l100 pound mare cheap.
G. GnN

Go to E. II. Thomas to buy your carriages
and wagons best line in the county.
For pension business, arrear OF pay, bounty,
ETC., and general business through all de.
partments of government, address MELVIN
WILKINSON, Pension Attorney and Notary
Public, Bridrort, Vt. stf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17

AS another evidence that your cash trade is appre-
cated by me- | am about give to of my
customers prize worth receiving. free ticket St.
Louis and return, five admissions fair and dollars
in cash for expenses which be used for sleeping
or hotel bills as preferred
The prize is secured in guessing contest and
guess is allowed for every dollar traded my store,
provided the dollar is traded time, and the slip
called for at the desk at the time of purchase.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
first insertion five cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or SIX long ones.l
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17
Register Store Bargains.

Best 10c box paper ever shown in
town.
Popular 81. 50'books, at 75c.
Fountain Pen Ink
Mourning Stationery.
Ladies Finest Stylish Paper by lb.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-17

The plan is this The person guessing nearest the
total number OF single paid tickets sold the Addison
County fair August 3o-3I and Sept I-2 1904, will be
awarded the prize If than guesses the exact
number or in of tie the trip will be awarded the
person whose guess reaches first No guess received
after the closes August SYST 1904 The
of the fair will furnish the correct number and the
award will be made as slips be examined
Be sure and ask for slips the desk the time of
your purchase as none can be given except at that time