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Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
HORSE FALLS IN cIsTERN.
Then Battles with Water Moccasin for Life-Rescued by
 Bremen.

A horse belonging to William Scales, of Kansas City, Kan, fell in an unused cistern the other day. The animal was almost submerged, nothing but his head and neck remaining above the water. When the hose company from fire head quarters arrived a large water moccasin about five feet long had wrapped itself about the horses neck and had bitten the animal several times.
 The snake was an ugly looking reptile, and for few moments the firemen hesi- tated about going down in the well. Vol unteers were called for, and some of the men. more venturesome than the rest, climbed down on a ladder and with a large stick killed the snake. The horse was then lifted from the cistern and a veterinary surgeon applied antidotes for the snakes bite. Although the horse suffered considerably from the com bined effects of the fall and the snake bites, it will recover
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
FRIGHT RESTORES SPEECH
Flames. in Room of Dumb and Par alyzed Man So Scare Him
 That He Begins to Talk.

Thomas Herring, dumb and par- aly2ed old man living with his son-in- law, E Moss, in London, was so over come with fright when fire broke out in his bedroom recently that he sud- denly began to speak.
 Herring, who is Fl years old, was & robust man, and up to short time ago was enjoying gooo health, even work ing at a small blacksmith's forge. Ono day he suffered a stroke of paralysis. which also left him speeches..
 The other evening two men rushed in shouting that one of the upper rooms was on fire. Running up stairs to the chamber of his father-in-law Moss saw that the window curtains were ablaze and the woodwork was alight- The wind had blown open the window and this had knocked over 8 lamp, causing the fire
 The paralyzed man lay on the bed helpless, unable to stir hand or foot or raise a cry of alarm. The agonized look on his face showed, however, that he realized the terrible nature of his position. The flames were smothered before they had made much progress, and the patient escaped unhurt..
 Shortly after the family wefe sur prised to hear the voice of the par alyzed father. He was able to speak distinctly few words and his speech was coherent The next days his pow CTS of speech were still further restored and he regained the complete use of his voice and was able easily to converse with the family
 The restoration of the lost faculty was evidently the outcome of the shock which his system experienced on the outbreak of the fire.
 Although the paralysis of the limbs remains, MT. Herring's health has i'm proved so much that he has been re- moved from the house to hospital, where it is the opinion that he may live long time
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
POSTOFFICE FIGHT
 WAXING WARM.
Texarkana Plum Soon to be Awarded by Republican
 State Committee.

Little Rock, Dec. IS. The se- lection of a postmaster at Texar- kama promises to cause the Re- publican state committee consid- erable trouble when it meets in
 Little Rock this month to settle the contest. MT. Bickley, the
 present incumbent, is making a
 hard fight for reappointment. If reports from Texarkana are to be believed, the following well known Republicans will also ask the committee for it's indorse- ment: Col. Frank Thompson, E.. A. Schicker, the present reg ister of the land office at Cam den; T. o. Kyle and Tom Daly of Texarkana. Mir. Daly is a resident of the Texas side, and is making strenuous efforts to land the plum. He is circulating a a petition on the Arkansas side,
 and it is said has secured many signers. The Texarkanian is re- sponsible for theN statement that MT. Kyle recently made a flying trip to the City of Mexico to so- licit the aid of Gen. Powell Clay ton, but the result of his mission is not known. Knowing ones say the flight may result in the selection of Hon. B. M. Foreman.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
BURNED TO DEATH
 TO COVER CRIME.
Two Women and One Man Suffer Horrible Fate Near Mon-
 ticello, Ark.

Monticello, Dec. IS. w. M. Stevenson and wife and Mrs. Willie Barrett, a visitor, were burned to death in the Steven son home twelve miles south of MonticellosFriday night.
 Mrs. Barrett's husband had left her at Stevenson's. he hav- ing been asked to escort Steven sons daughter to. a dance at Selma.
 When neighbors reached the house they found the bodies of the inmates burned beyond rec ognition.
 Sheriff Wilson went to investi- gate and sent to Pine Bluff for blood hounds. Stevenson was known to keep considerable money in the house and it is be- lieved the house was attacked for the purpose of robbery and was set on fire to cover up the crime.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
MRS. HESS ENTERTAINED.

One of the most pleasant sosV cial events of the week was on Friday afternoon when Mrs. F. s. Hess entertained abouk twenty of her lady friends ya the parlors of the Hazel hotel.
 The afternoon was given over entirely to social meeting and was much enjoyed by those pres ent.
 Mrs. Hess is one of Newport's most popular matrons, and will be greatly missed by her many Newport friends, and this pleas ant social event was an expres- sion of esteem rendered by her to her many friends on the eve of her departure from the city, which has bs n her home for number of VI rs.
 Late in the afternoon delight full brick cream, the best of home made cake and olives were. served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Noreene Hess and Mrs. T.. B. Stewart.
 Those present were Mesdames s. H. Farrar, Jno. w. Wallace, T. B. Stewart, Josephine Bran- Edenburg, c. w. Beard, R. M. Johnson, A. Vacaro, Wm. Hook CT, l.. E. Willis, L. B. Young, Vim. Bailey, l.. Hirsch, Charles Wilmans, Geo. R. Hays, w. A. Biliingsley, W. R. Thompson, Miss es Ray Brandenburg, Della Bern- stein and Jessie Sain. A
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
ExToLs MARTIAL SPIRIT.
Gen. Sick1es Declares War Was Or dained by God and We Will
 Always Have It.

The cornerstone of a monument to be erected in Salem Fields cemetery, Cypress Hills, L. l., in honor of Jews who lost their lives in defense of the union was laid recently. Nathan Straus, chairman of the auxiliary committee of the Hebrew Union Veteran association, presided. In the course of his remarks MT. Straus referred to "A time when war will be reckoned survival of bar barism." This brought protest from Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, retired, who lost leg at Gettysburg
 Although we are assembled in q cemetery" said Gen. Sickles, stthis ia not funeral occasion No death is more glorious than death for ones country l know many think that wars are dreadful, but we have had our wars since the world began, and we shall always have wars. In the provi- dence of God war was ordained, and the human race will always fight for what it loves. This nation was found- ed through war. Would George III have agreed to arbitration to let us found an independent government? No We have liberty because our fathers fought seven years for independence and we will always have to fight to maintain our freedom.
 T hope the time will never come when we shall cease to be a martial people, or be unwilling to take up arms in defense of our country. In the day we are unwilling to fight for our lib- critics we shall surely lose the respect of the world.''
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
IN SOCIETY.
N~NNo~NNNpN1NNNNNN
sATURDAYsARD CLUB.

An unusually pleasant card party was enjoyed by a large number of the society young la dies of the city Saturday after noon at the hospitable home of Miss Louise Irby.
 It was the regular meeting of the Saturday Card club and was well attended by the club mem bers, with a number of invited guests, which added pleasure to the occasion.
 The prize, handsome bon bon dish, was awarded Miss Mar. Sprigg, who made the highest score. An elegant lunch was served by the young hostess, as- sisted by her cousin, Miss Sue Armstrong.
 Those present were Mesdames. A. G. Anderson, Ed WllmanS, R.. J. Wise, Misses Noreene Kim man, Alma Futrall, Sallie Foster, Della Bernstein, Hester Phillips, Lula Wolf, Mary Laird, My Sprigg, Lizzie Irby, Mae Whitta- ker, Mabel Stayton.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
AVER & LORD OUT
 FOR FACTORY SITE.

The Ayer-Lord Tie Company is contemplating removal of one of their tie treating plants, employing 100 men and calling for an investment of $100, 900, to some one of the towns on the lower White.
 They now have plants at Car bondale, H., and Grenada, Miss. They ask no bonus and will locate where a suitable site can be secured.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
s E E D T l M E

We experienced farmer has learned that some grains require fer differ ent soil than others some crops need differ enthandling than others. I-c knows that a great deal depends upon right planting at the right time, and that the soil must be kept enriched. IJo use of complaining in summer about a mis- take made in the spring. Decide before the seed Is planted.
 75e best time to reme- dy wasting conditions in the human body is be- fore the evil is too deep rooted. At the first evil dence of loss of flesh Scott's S Emulsion should be taken imme- diately. There is noth- ing that will e pair wasted tis sue more quickly or replace lost , flesh mere abundantly than Scott's Emulsion. It nourishes and builds up the body when ordi- nary fo ods absolutely fail.
 We 9pM send you sample free.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
Chickens Find Lost Diamond.

A diamond ring valued at $150, which was lost by Miss Rebecca Rennoagh at the home of Wright Griffen, in Great Harrington, Mass, IA years SEQ, was unearthed by chickens vigorously scratching in the soil the other day. The jewel was found by Frederick Burg hardt, who has notified Miss Rennough. The ring is in perfect condition
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
Unearths Petrifed Dincsaur.

w. H. Utterbeck, representing the Carnegie museum at Pittsburg, Pa, has in his possession portions of petrified dinosaur, called the triceratops, which were exhumed on Hell creek, in Dawson county, Montana. The load weighed 2,500 pounds. The remaining portions will weigh about the same, and it will take until fall to excavate them.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23

One hundred visiting cards make an excellent Christmas present. Printed in Old Eng fish, Script or Engraver's Roman and guaranteed to be neat by this office for S1. We also take orders for engraved cards for Lambert-D -Deacon-HuIl, St. Louis most fastidious and modern en- gravers, for all styles. If
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23

Magazine and newspape4 sub- scriptions are becoming very pop ular Christmas remembrances. They last a year and any friend would appreciate receiving the Independent for the coming year. An announcement is mailed to the subscriber just prior to Christmas stating that the paper is to come as a remembrance and the name of the donor given. If
 Huyler's candies at .Bracy's for Christmas. 97btc
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
Not Very Popular.

The Chicago Tribune remarks that the Brooklyn man who lived on grass for six months seems to have succeed~ in reducing meat diet to it's first princl- ples.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23

Paragoule Soliphone.
 T. J. Burton of Layton was here Monday.
 Ali Joblin spent Sunday with his wife at the Hazel.
 Bert H. Johnson was a business visitor to Newport Monday. l.. Manning of Balch was trading in the county seat Mon day.
 Bob Neill of Batesville spent Sunday with his sisters in this city.
 Miss Mildred Bernstein left Sunday for visit to St. Louis relatives.
 Mrs. J. R. Crigler of Pocahon- tas passed through Newport Sunday, going to Batesyille. Mrs. J. H. McHugh and daugh- ter, Beatrice, spent Sunday with Mrs. E. R. Beane at Russell. George Brabbzson, a prosper ous farmer of near Tuckerman, was here Monday on business.
 Mrs. Jean R. Diaz and little son returned Saturday night from a business trip to Little Rock.
 Miss Dove Erwin is expected home from Galloway college on Thursday night to spend the holidays.
 The U. D. c. will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. H. Me ! Donald. Col. and Mrs. V. Y. Cook and 1 two accomplished daughters of Elmo were shopping in Newport Monday.
 Miss Imogene Randy arrived Saturday night from Maddox seminary at Little Rock to spend the holidays at home.
 Dr. Scarborough of Joplin, Mo-, came Sunday for a few days visit to the family of his i brother, o. w. Scarborough.
 The monthly meeting of the Florence Crittenton circle will be held with the president, Mrs. D. w. Anderson, on Laurel street Tuesday afternoon at 2::30. Busi- ness of importance. Let all members be present.
 Ernest c. Neill was in the city Sunday.
 John H. Keel was a business visitor to this city Monday.
 Mrs. Frank Bosch accompa- nied her sister, Miss Addie Gar ner, home Monday for a few weeks visit to Gurdon.
 Esquire Guy Smith united in marriage Sunday night Miss Jen- nie Jones and James Moss at the home of Shorty" Sheiss.
 H. E. l.. McCollum and wife of Hot Springs came Saturday night to spend Christmas with Mrs. J. w. Pettet and family.
 Wm. Mosby put in a handsome new show case Saturday, which adds greatly to the already hand some appearance of this popular store.
 MT. L. Hirsch, after visiting l her sister, Mrs. H. l.. Remmel, in the City of Roses, tor two days, returned home Saturday night.
 Shelton Botson, the young Oil 
 Trough farmer who was acciden- tally shot by his brother while out coon hunting, is. getting along nicely.
 Miss Addie Garner, after a months visit to her sister, Mrs. Bosch, and to Mrs. 0. D. Hawn, left Monday for her home at Gurdon.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23
: HERE AND THERE. {

]'AAoo 1@NuAoO iiOy SlllCl CdiliCu the Saturday card club this aft ernoon.
 Mrs. Rina Wishon is visiting her sister, Mrs. N. B. Wishon, at Little Rock.
 Ernest Neill and Sam Casey were visitors to Newport Satur- day from Batesville.
 s. M. Bain, a prosperous planter of Weldon, transacted business in the city Friday.
 F. s. Hess and wife expect to leave immediately after the holi- days for their home in Louisiana. Miss Alma Armour left Sat urday for her home at Sommer- vile, Tenn. to spend the holi- days,
 Blind John" Stacy is critical ly i'll at his home with pneu- monia, and little hope of his re- < covery is entertained.
 Mrs. A. H. Mcdonald who has been visiting friends at Weldon, for the past few days returned home Friday afternoon.
 Miss Florence Goldman of St. Louis is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Joe Wolf, this week. Paragould Soliphone.
 Dame rumor says that one of Newport's s popular young busi- ness men will take unto himself a wife in the next three days.
 Hugh Kyler came in Tuesday morning to see his wife and ba- bies, who are visiting T. c. Knox and family. Newark Journal.
 Frank Lynn, wife and little daughter expect to leave Tues day next for Redland, Cal. where they will make their future home.
 Mrs. Carrie Daugherty and son, Lucien, arrived in the city Thursday night from St. Louis,
 
 to spend the holidays with rela- tives and many Newport friends. Miss June Glenn passed through this city Friday night on her way ..-Es to ! ,.-le Rock. / Mrs. Sam Deener and Miss ] Beulah Casey were guests of the Creighton Friday night, returning to their home at Batesville from the southern part of the state, where they have given several concerts.
 Mrs. M. E. Newborn and sis ter, Miss Laura Nunnally, arrived Sunday from Newport and will spend the holidays with the home folks. MT. Newborn accompa- nied them here, but returned to Newport the same evening. - Marianna Index.
 s. M. Stuckey went to Beebe Friday on legal business.
 J. H. Abrams made a business trip to Little Rock Thursday.
 c. Patterson of Searcy was mingling with Newport friends Friday.
 c. B. Haynes and wife of Winthrop were trading in this city Friday.
 Mrs. Ike Goldman left Friday noon for a short visit to relatives at Paragould.
 Geo. R. Hays returned home Thursday night from a business trip to St. Louis.
 Jno w. Stayton returned Wed- nesday from a two days visit to the City of Roses.
 Little Miss Nonie Randy went to Bald Knob Friday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Clara Davis.
 Mrs. L. Hirsch went to Little Rock Friday afternoon for a few days visit to Mrs. H. L. Rem mel.
 Miss Hazel Jones left Friday for Little Rock on a few days
Newport weekly independent., 1904-12-23

tie Rock Friday morning to visit her aunt, Mrs. E. c. Terrell.
 Mrs. Oliver Dodson and little son are expected home the first of the week from Dyersburg, Tenn.
 Miss Mildred Bernstein ex- poets to leave Sunday for visit to her sister, Mrs. Max Weisl, in St, Louis.
 Mrs. o. s. Lawrence and little daughter, who have been visiting Mrs. James A. Watkins at Little Rock are expected home tonight.
 MT. A. F. Barnes and Miss All ice Goodman, both of Bonner vile, were married in the coun- ty clerks office Thursday by His Honor Judge E. l.. Boyce. Sterling Davidson, formerly of the Independent office, but now night transfer clerk for the ex- press company at Hoxie, paid Newport a visit Friday morning. 1 Judge T. J. Oliphint, grand secretary of the Knights and La dies of Honor, for Arkansas, to- day received a communication announcing the death of Mrs. wv. s. Mccullough, wife of Col. l IS. Mccullough of Brinkley, grand protector of the order in the state. Little Rock Demo- crat.
 A United States marshal un- dertook to take in the town this week. He tanked up on booze and started out with his revolver, thinking he would have every thing his own way, but Deputy l Mankins and Marshal F'ike show ed him thing or two. He was l taken in like any other violator of the law and marched before Mayor Reeder, who assessed a 1 fine of S20 and the trimmings against him. Such fellows should not be allowed to carry a com mission from Uncle Sam. Bates l vile Bee.
 Judge Geo. T. Humphries of Salem was a visitor to Newport Friday.
 w. R. Duley and wife of Little Rock were guests of the Hazel Thursday night.
 J. T. Barnett and Chas. Was son came down from. Batesville Thursday night on their way to Little Rock.
 Mrs. w. F. Walker left last night for Luxora to join Rev. Walker in his new field of work at that place. ---Jonesboro Sun.
 Miss Grace Dowell of Tucker man, who is a music pupil of Mrs. Edyth Johnson of this city paid Newport a visit Thursday.
 Mrs. w. W, Dutton and Mrs. Gus Graham left for Little Rock Friday to do Christmas shopping.
 Mrs. Allie Huddleston, who has been visiting her parents at Vanndale for several weeks, ar rived home Thursday afternoon. { Rev. J. F. Jernigan spent Thursday night in the city, re- turning to his home at Batesville from a visit to relatives at Jones' boro.
 A. W. Shirey, prominent merchant of Minturn, passed through Newport Thursday night, returning home from Batesville.
 Mrs. Sam Taggart and little son, James, arrived home Wednesday night from a several weeks visit to Mir. Taggart, at South McAl- ester, l. T.
 The Jackson County Herald this week appears in a handsome Christmas cover, whose neat typography and showy list of I advertisements reflect not only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21

too, owes most among his thousands of deaths, and he, in common with so many actors who have had to use firearms on the stage, has had his embarrassing mo- ments with defective caps Once, in blood and thunder melodrama, when, as young man, he was exercising his pow CTS of Reclamation in the part of william, 1t was his duty to close the play by shoot ing himself in the head, and the duty of several Villagers and others" to rush in on hearing the report of the revolver, and recognize by dumb show the "cause of death" In due and dreaded course the actor put the weapon to his head and pulled the trigger. But the wretched things response was merely q whispered click The actor tried 1t again and again
 with the same unsatisfactory results; and then, even in his confusion at tho revolvers silence, thought of a brilliant way out of the difficulty Turning to the audience he said: Luckily I brought the poison with me, in case (holding up the obstinate shooter) this failed mer' And he took an imaginary phial from his waistcoat pocket and treated the people death by poisoning" But the element of resource had not, unfortunately, trav- eled beyond the wings, for when, after waiting for some time for the pistols cue, the first villager' peered in at the door to see il the william was dead, and, f1nd- ing him a corpse, called in his comrades, the miserable super picked up the re- volver in the usual way and indicated to the excited crowd that M. Tarride had blown out his brains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21
PARIS PLAYS END
 IN STAGE MURDER
FRENCH PLAYWRioHTs BELIEVE
 IN TRAGIC DENoUMENT-MU DER AND SUICIDE IN VOGUE. SARAH HERNHARDT's RECORD.

T. P. O'Connor in Chicago Tribune.
 It would be difficult to say for certain, without hint from statistical authority, whether there are more deaths in the year in French plays than in English, but the impression one gets. as merely an occas- ionai witness of the productions from Paris Is that the playwrights of the "gay city, are sworn among themselves that the interests of serious drama are only properly served by plays that end in mur- der or suicide. or both. The habitual play-goer of Paris is probably proof against this impression, his familiarity with the characteristics of his countrys 8 dramatists together with his wide ac- quaintance with the French theatre gen erally breeding in him an indifference or rather an insensibillty, to the things that strike the more watchful stranger. Judging French theatricals as we see them done over here. serious drama would not be recognized as Parisian goods if the final curtain descended upon a living hero and living heroine. The mortality among the principal characters in French drama is simply appalling.
 Mme. Bernhardt has had what is prob- ably the greatest experience of all traged- einnes in the stimulation of suicide. Her deaths by self-administered poison total up roughly to 10000; she has jumped into the scenic artists Seine over 1000 times; she has sent over 5000 bullets into her head from a revolver; and nearly the same number of daggers has the great actress, to the inexpressible sorrow of in- temperately sympathetic spectators, plunged deep down into the chiffon at the side of her bodice. t.- reception one night at MT. Leopold Rothschilds, s, lady asked Mime. Bernhardt If she really kept 6 coffin at her house in Paris. Ger tainly," answered the actress with a smile, "and so would you If you were the morgue's most constant customer"
 M. Decoeur, who as Don Enrique in La Sorceire" performs the sensational and not overfastidious act of killing himself by sucking from the lips of Zoraya the poison by which she has her self ended her life, is quite an old hand at suicide. It is not often that the dra- matists have called upon him to drown or poison himself these modes of suicide being, as q rule, reserved for the heroine of the stage-as, indeed, Is the case In real life. M. Decoeurs means of self destruction has mostly been represented by the shrlll revolver. and he estimates that he has used this weapon against his life on something like 1000 occasions which Is A large record for hero. seeing that 1t is generally the heroine of the French drama who is required to clear up the complications of intrigue by sui- eide. M. Tarride, whose success with Mme. Rejane last year Is still fresh in the minds of all who have been enjoying his performances this season at the Ave nue, Is another noted suicide expert, and this notwithstanding the fact that his stage career has been associated with comedy quite as much as with tragedy, and that he cannot date his debut further back than 1889.
 It is to the revolver that M. Tarrlde,