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The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER

Newport, March 1.-THE Pond
Decker Manufacturing Company, own
ers of the electric light plant and the
real property upon which the Newport
Stave Company is operating its plant,
was placed in the hands of Charles G.
Henry as receiver today by order or
Chancellor George HUMPHREYS of
Salem.
The assets and liabilities of the COM
pany are not yet known, but there are
many heavy outstanding claims dating
from several years prior to the failure
of the Bank of Newport. A receiver
was asked for by the American Nation
al bank of Fort Smith, represented by
Gustave Jones. The amount of their
claim is about $500. The president
of the company George w. Decker,
was formerly president of the Bank of
Newport, which failed about two
years ago.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
MANNING ENDORSED IN INDIE
PENDENcE COUNTY

Hickory Valley, Ark, March l.
Editor Citizen: Allow me space in
your paper to say that I reside in In
dependence county, and the general
opinion is everywhere have been that
the county will go as solid for Mann
ing for Congress as it did for Brun-
didge two years ago, and that means
nearly every township in the county
and might say more, as I have been
over great portion of Sharp, Law
renee, Fulton and Izard counties and
the general talk is that NJ j. Manning
will carry them all.
For fear scme one may ask the ques-
ton why this is, will give the reason
and that is We all know Oldfeld S
record; we know that he failed to close
the bucketshops while he was States
Attorney As gambling in futures is
flehing from the blood of labor her
honest toll, therefore the farmers of
this country do not feel that they can
trust such men any longer, as ''the
truth itself is not believed from one
who often has deceived. +" Therefore
let all the farmers join in solid ranks
to elect one in whom the trust of the
people has never been betrayed, and
who has always stood faithful to his
post of duty, both in public and in
private life. Such is NJ. ]. Manning.
Yours for honest men and good
government. T. a. GRAY.
-Brinkley Citizen. March 6.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20

other words, believe the government
ought to always be brought just as
close to the people as it is possible.
When the government is in the hands
of the people, it is always safe. When
the government is not in the hands Of
the people, it is not safe. | believe in
the Initiative and the Referendum and
the recall. | believe the people ought
to have the privilege, under the law,
to initiate and propose such legisla-
ton as they desire. | believe such
legislation as is distastful to the peo-
pie ought to be referred to the people,
and let them say whether such legis-
lation shall stand or be vetoed by them.
believe in the recall, for the reason
that [ believe if the people send man
to Congress, and he does not repre-
sent the will of the people, the people
ought to have the privilege, under the
law, to recall him and send some one
in his stead who will represent their
will.
I believe in a strictly economical
administration in public service. The
present administration has reached
the enormous figures of one billion
dollars expended during the fiscal
year. | believe that we should return
to the old Democratic simplicity, and
without the splendor of a great navy,
and the maintenance of a large stand
ing army in times of profound peace.
II the people honor me by sending
me to Congress l shall do everything
Continued on page
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
SULPHUR ROCK SKETCHES

Sulphur Rock, March 1S.-Rev. G.
L. Castleberry and Frank Long OF
Piggott spent Sunday and Monday in
our town. Rev. Castleberry preached
at the M. e. Church Sunday night.
Mrs. Sarah Braden. came in from
from Newport last week where she has
been visiting her daughter Mrs. Berry
Best for some time.
George Nothern who moved from
Sharp to Northeast Arkansas last
fall, came in Tuesday to visit relatives
for few days.
Mr.. Noblock of Batesville has took
charge of the barbar shop recently
vacated by Mr.. Grafton.
Quite a number Of pupils from here
went up to Batesville to take the ex-
animation Thursday.
Ed Martin closed a very successful
school at jamestown and came home
the first of the week. q
Mrs. Yates of Charlotte spent Tues
day in our city, the guest of Mrs. w.
f. Wayman.
Troy Rawling who has been sick for
some time is still confined to his room.
Mrs. Bune Vanbeek of Batesville is
spending few days in our city.
O. L. Hoover made business trip
to Batesville Wednesday.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Kyler,
Thursday a fine boy.
Mrs. Eva Cunningham spent last
week at Batesville.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20

Union, That we hereby extend to the
bereaved friends and relatives our
heartfelt sympathy.
Be it further resolved that copy
of this be spread on our minutes, a
copy be presented the husband, and
copies sent The Newark Journal and
National Co-operator for publication.
Resolved, Thatour charter be draped
and members wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days.
JESSE j. DAMRON,
ANGUS J. Mcdonnell,
S. L. BARNWELL
Committee.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
LOWER Oil TROUGH ITEMS

Bailey, March Ii. -Ifthis fineweather
continues, the farmers will begin plant
ing cosn in few days.
j. f. Coffman's school is out at
Union Hill and he has gone to Brad
ford.
Rev. J. T. Scroggins filled his regu-
lar appointment at Liberty Hill Sun
day.
J. NJ. Pennington went to Bradford
Friday after goods for his store.
Will Gibson is up again after long
spell of sickness.
Health is good in this part of the
country.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
LAND TITLES IN QUESTION

Notice has been received in the
United States land Office for Arkan-
sas, which is situated in Little Rock
that all persons who have any claim
on the sunk lands of the St. Francis
river bottoms, and who wish to pro-
test against their being plated and
opened for distribution the same as
any other government lands of the
state, must file the written protest in
the Little Rock land office before June
|. The protests will be then taken up
by the land department and given a
thorough hearing, and if the protests
are not sustained, the richest tract of
land in the state Arkansas will be open
for distribution.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT

Lucy w. Stewart, wife of our worthy
County Union president, John c..
Stewart, was born March 18th, 1851;
died March 18th, 1908.
- Sister Stewart was worthy men,
Der of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, devoted Christian, a loving
wife and cherished mother; also an
a honored member of Oak Ridge Union
No. 534, f. E. & c. U. of A.
Therefore be it resolved by said
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
ENDORSE MR.. 0LDFIELD
His Home People Issue Endorsement
of Oldfied For Congress

We, the undersigned citizens tDemo-
cratsl of Independence county, desire
to heartily endorse the candidacy of
Hon. W. A. Oldfield of Batesville for
Congress from the Second District.
We know Mr.. Oldfeld to be sober,
honest. capable and deserving, and
we commend him to the voters as a
man in every way we'll worthy of their
support and confidence. We assure
the people of this District that in our
Judgment independence County, his
home, will give him large majority
in the primary election, March 18th,
1908. We solicit your support and in
Huenee in his behalf in this race.
Very Respectfully.
ALBERT SIMS, County Clerk
LEO JEssUP, Deputy County Clerk.
j. A. KENNARD, Deputy Circuit
Clerk.
LYMAN F. REEDER, Mayor City of
Batesyille and Attorney.
w. A. MITCHELL, Treasurer City of
Batesville.
S. A. HAIL, ex-Chairman Democrat
County Central Committee.
c. D. METcALF, Secretary Demo-
cratic County Central Committee.
S. A. MOORE, Attorney at Law.
w. K. RUDDELL, Attorney at Law.
DENE II. COLEMAN, Attorney atLaw.
BURTON ARNOLD, ex-Gounty Clerk.
PAXTON THOMAS, Secretary Board
Election Commissioners.
T., j. II. KENNERLY. NJ. d.
r. {. DoRR, NJ. d.
l.. E. REEVES, NJ. d.
Rev. 4. f. SKINNER.
REV. r. c. MoREHEAD. -
Rev. 4. {. GLOVES.
EDWARD FoREsf, Pastor Central
Az, Nj. E. Church.
II. THos. KING, Pastor Christian
Church.
w. T. GRAY, Tax Collector
AUG. NJ. TRhseHow, Rector St.
Paul's Church.
i. CAMPBELL, Principal Batesville
City Schools.
THE BATEsvULE GUARD.
e. NJ. BORDEN, Editor Christian
Pilot.
I. n. BARNETT,
c. A. BARNETT,
J. f. BARNETT, of Barnett Bros.
Mere. Co.
A. D. LYNCH, Manager Telephone
Company.
THEODORE Manifold.
A. A. Manifold
A. NJ. CASEY, Bookkeeper Bapett
Bros. Mere. Co.
M. H. Lone, Bookkeeper Barnett
Bros. Mere. Co.
II. d. HERRING, Manager Batesville
Drug Co.
ID. ID. ADAMS, Manager White River
Grocer Co.
V. Y. Cook, Planter.
r.. N. MOORE, Planter.
SAM DEENER, Manager Casey Drug
Co.
A. T. EVANS, Merchant.
J. Z. POWELL, ex-County Examiner.
r.. M. CARTER.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-20
THE GOVERNORS RACE

To The Newark Journal:
With your permission [ will give
few scattering remarks on the issues
of the day.
We are now nearing the most mo-
mentous election we have ever had in
our state. There are three men for
governor, two of the jeff Davis type
and one an openly avowed statewide
prohibitionist. But Mr. Donaghey
says he has paid more money to adj
vance the prohibition cause than Mr..
Hinemon, the avowed prohibition cam
didate. Now that seems to be THE
ARGUMENT advanced by all the Dom
aghey men against Mr.. Hinemon.
Donaghey has the money and Hine-
mon has none comparatively to help
the cause. But are we to guage a man
by the number of dollars he is worth?
If so then we as Americans are drift
ing fast into aristocracy. Woe to our
nation when such a principle is adopt
ed.
contributed money to assiss jeff Davis
to defeat Senator Berry for the United
States Senate. JEFF Davis is politi-
cal demagogue while Berry is one of
the greatest men our nate ever had,
one of the greatest statesmen in the
United States.
| And now Donaghey asks you to vote
for him for governor. He is simply a
political demagogue of the jeff Davis
type, and is still trying to hold on to
jeff Davis coat tail to get the votes
of the disaffected jeff Davis men.
JEFF was a great fellow with Don
aghey when jeff was saying sweet
thing about him. And he still tries to
cling to his coat tail, but Jeff kicks
him off. 4 cartoon with jeff holding
Kirby in one arm who says 81 lub 90
jeff :" while JEFF holds a jug in the
other hand and is kicking back at
Donaghey, who holds to his (Jeff's)
coat tail and cries out "Me too jeff"
Mr.. Donaghey still holds to the old
political war cry, the capital building,
and says he wants to Dust the present
contractors. How can he do that?
They have contract with the state to
build the capitol and can hold the state
to the contract. Mr.. Hinemon is right
when he claims that the state should
compel them to complete the building
according to contract or compel their
bondsmen to do So
We are making a fight for statewide
prohibition and Mr.. Hinemon is the
only candidate who declares for state
wide prohibition. So if we claim we
are for law and order let's vote for
Hinemon and statewide prohibition,
for there is no law and order in any
community where intoxicants are sold.
Let US stand square for our candi-
dates for representative who are avow-
ed state wide prohibitionists.
Every candidate for any Office should
assert how he stands on the question
of statewide prohibition.
w. p. LAWToN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
0AKVlLl.E HAPPENINGS

Earl Miller of Watertown has re- signed his position with the Oakville Pin shop.
 Mr and Mrs Frederick Main and son, Harry, have gone to Cuba, where they expect to make their home in the future.
 The members of the Hanky Panky club are preparing for their annual ball which they will give in the town hall at Watertown on New Years eve.
 Sketches for the new schoolhouse to be erected on Davis street by the South school district of Watertown has been received from the follow ing architects: Griggs & Hunt, Louis A. Walsh, Joseph T. Smith. Leonard Asheim and C. Jerome Bailey. all of Waterbury, and J. J. Dwyer and J. J. McMahon of Hart ford. A meeting of the building committee is to be held tomorrow evening, when the architect will probably be selected. The building will probably be a two story brick structure, containing four rooms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Christmas sale, $4 knickerbockel suits for s2.S4, Upson, Singleton & Cos.
 Mrs Thomas F. McGowan, who has been very ill for the past few weeks, is able to be around again.
 The Misses Loretta and Mamie Londrigan of Ansonia visited yester- day with Mrs James Keilty.
 The Taft school will close on Wednesday until after the holidays. \ special car will be attached to the regular train for the benefit of the students.
 The funeral services of the late Gordon Porter was held at the home of his sister, Mrs A. w. Barton, Sat urday evening at s o'clock. The body was removed to Goshen yester- day morning for interment in the family plot. as Goshen was the for mer home of the young Mir Porter.
 An art exhibit for the benefit of the Baldwin school is to be held in the town hall on Tuesday and Wed ncSday evenings of this week. This exhibition promises 10 be a very pleasing affair as most of the pic lures are made by the pupils. who find great pleasure during their spare hours in this kind of work. The general admission will be , cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
FIVE MEN BURNED IN
 EDISON EXPLOSION.
Secrecy as to Cause of Dis-
 aSter at Electric Plant.

New York, Dee. 14.-Fivc men were burned in an explosion at the immense power plant of the New York Edison company at Thirty-eighth street and the East river, the cause of which is a mystery.
 The victims, badly burned. gave the ambulance surgeons addresses which afterward turned out to be fictitious.
 Scarcely was the ambulance gone when an automobile rolled up to the main entrance of the waterside works. and the burned employees of the cleo tric lighting trust were whirled away no one knew where.
 Dr. McRae offered to take the in- iured men to Bellevue, but an Edison employee said too much publicity would be involved in the transfer of the victims to public hospital
 According to statement made by one of the officials the explosion was in the engine room. As to whether there had been any breakaGc of the giant machinery could not bc learned The building is one of the biggest in the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
hAUGATUCK NUGGETS

Christmas sale, $5 knickerbocker suits, $S.79, Upson, Singleton & Cos | Waterbury.
 Owing to feed wire being broken near Boulder grove yesterday the cars were late for few hours in the af- ternoon.
 The board of warden and bur gesses will hold an adjourned meet 1 Ing in the court room Wednesday evening at o'clock
 Andrew Kirk of Bridgeport, who has been the guest of his parents, Mr and Mrs John Kirk of May street, has returned to his home. MT and Mrs Patrick Sullivan of Norwich, who have been visiting friends for the past few days, left for their home yesterday afternoon
 w. J. Meginn has the contract for the erection of a new house on Park avenue for Albert Johnson. It will be two family house, containing ten rooms, with all modern improve ments. The foundation is all con- pleted.
 The new tenement block being erected by II. H. Scoheld on Maple street is now being plastered by Fred Elliott. E. A. lIotchkiss has the car penter work, George Wigglesworth the plumbing and James Lawler the painting.
 Victor II. Anderson, who conduct ed drug store in Beacon Falls, filed petition in bankruptcy in the dis trlct court of the United States Sat urday. He declared that he did not have sufficient money to pay the fil- ing fee of $30. The schedules show liabilities of $6,033.37 and assets of $3,459.5O.
 Centennial lodge, No 100, l. o. o. F., will hold it's annual roll call at Odd Fellows hall this evening. All Odd Fellows in town are invited. The first degree will be exemplified on a class of candidates. At the close of the business meeting light refresh ments will be served and a social ses- sion heud.
 Robert A. Cairns, city engineer of Waterbury, will deliver a lecture be- fore the Mems club in the parish house Wednesday evening. His sub ject will be Present Problem and Possible Solution of Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Disposal" A male Quartette will furnish music and refreshments will be served.
 Forefathers day service will be held in the Congregational church at o'clock on Friday evening. The address will be delivered by Judge Epaphroditus Peck, member of the faculty of the law school at Yale uni versity; subject, Some Martyrs of the Faith.' the church choir will as- sist with appropriate music.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
CAPTURED GUAROSHIP IS HElD
Batt|eship and Cruisers Ouo
 Again For Further Prizes.

Willemstad, Curacao, Dec. 1i.-Fol. lowing the seizure of the Venezuelan Guardship Alix off Porto Cabcllo. the Dutch battleship Jacob Van Hccms, klrk and cruiser Friesland today chased the Venezuelan gunboat Boil. var, firing shot after shot
 The Bolivar managed to escape intc :he harbor of La Guayra, and the Dutch warships were afraid to follow, as the harbor is protected by subma. rine mines.
 The Dutch cruiser GeIderland came into port towing the Venezuelan coast guardship Aly, with the Dutch flag flying and Dutch crew on board.
 The crew of tho Alix was put ashore, and the Dutch officer and ma. rines remained on board, the Gclder. land finally taking the Alix in tow and steaming away with her prize. The AliX has been condemned as a prize.
 The seizure of the Alix was in ac- cordance with the plans of the Ho]- land GC:ernment. when instructions were issued to the three Dutch war. ships now in these waters to make a demonstration off the coast of Ven ezuela and to capture any Venezuelan ships of war or guard vessels that they might find.
 The opinion Is held here that the Venezuelan government in the absence of President Castro will not go so far as 10 fire upon the Dutch warships. which in view of the fact that Nene zuela is practically without navy practically hold the Venezuelan ports at their mercy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Expulsion of Diplomat Began It

GSpulsioh Of Diplomat Began 1t.
 The trouble between Venezuela and the Netherlands began with the expul- sion from Caracas of M de Reus. the diplomatic representative of Holland. and was rendered acute by the course of Venezuela in issuing decree that practically killed the commerce of Gu racaO.
 Other incidents that added to the III feeling were the stoppage of Dutch sailing vessels at sea by the author- ties of Venezuela and the Storming of the Venezuelan consulate at Wilem- stad by a mob.
 The naval force of Venezuela con. sists of ten vessels. Of these three the Bolivar, Miranda and Margarita- are gunbOats. One. the Restaurador was formerly Jay Gould's steam yacht Atalanta and has one twelve-pound gun. The Venezuelan forts mount modern six inch Krupp guns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14

F1nd tenant for that vacant ten. ement by placing a 25-cent adv f, the D.mocrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
OSTEOPATHY

This modern and drugless treat ment, administered by Dr Jerome D. Wirt, a graduate of the A. T. Still school of Osteopathy, at Kirksvfll9 Mo. If you are chronic sufferer i. will pay you to investigate this new treatment. Location Suite B Buck ingham building Phone 2O1O. Con- sultation free. Office hours 9 to 12, and 1 to 5:30. Evenings 7:30 t9 s:30. Licensed by State Board of Health
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
BATTLESHIP ARRIVES TODAY.
The Maine at Hampton Roads as Van
 guard of Fleet to Cuba.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 1.-The battle ship Maine arrived today as vanguard of the fleet that is 10 take part in the Inauguration of President Gomez at Havana on Jan %
 The Maine will head the squadron on the visit to Cuba. and the other vessels will be the battleships Idaho, Mississippi and New Hampshire, the armore1 cruisers Montana and North Carolina and the scout cruisers Ches- ter, Salem and Birmingham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
All Ready for Your
 Christmas Shopping

of Christmas shopping THIS WEEK while all the
  the overworkcd situation and think all hrough othersa O the merchandise rowded
 line of Pictures Fancy Boxed Writing Paperan Perfumes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14

In boxes that are exceedingly novel in style, such as hand bags, three drawer trunks and elab- orately decorated odd shape de- signs. Paper is all of the finest quality and you need have no hesitancy in giving it to the most particular person. prices range as follows:
 10c, 15c, 25c, 39c, soc, .5c and s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
CASTRO IS INDIFFERENT.
Hears News Today of Hollands Hos
 tlities Against Venezuela.

Berlin, Dec. 14.-PreSident Cpriano Castro of Venezuela arrived here to- day from Cologne
 When apprised of the hostile opera tions of Hollands warships in Vene- zuelan waters he turned away in indif- ference and declined to be drawn into any discussion of the events of the hour
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14

Pay your subscription now and be in time for the Democrats big offer for 1909. The Evening Democrat delivered to your door and the Cos mopolitan Magazine for $5 a year or 42 cents month, payable in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
INDIAN PLOT DISCOVERED.
Nationalist Leaders in Bengal Are Ar.
 rested and Transported

Calcutta. Dee. 14-Great excitement prevails here owing to developments in q plot against the government.
 The most prominent BengaIi leader in eastern Bengal. Dutta, was arrested at BurriSol and conveyed to an un- known destination.
 Another prominent Nationalist lead. CT. Mitra, editor of the Sanjibani. was arrested at Calcutt8. while the editor of another native paper was sentenced to transportation on the charge of s.- dit;on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
PRIVATE LESSONS Mathematics and Languages H. S. GULLIVER, NJ. A. (Yalc), 51 Walnut St. Tel. 2229.
 ORDER OF NOTICE.

Two In Sleigh Killed by Train.
 Brookvillc. Pa. Dec. 14.-Fred Stiver and his cousin, Hilda Silver. while sleighing were struck and killed by a Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg train
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14

Congressman Dying on a Train.
 Wooster. O., Dec. 14.-Congressman Grant E. Mouser of Ohio was taken i'll in train here and is dying.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-24

nlne and twelve months holds good
and the bank be allowed the privilege
OF taking advantage Of 1hese pay
ments
"Third-That he indictments
againt myself and the other directors
and officials of the banks be scuashed
and dismissed
'In regard to the latter it would
be an impOssibility for US to give the
bank the proper attention and at the
same time appear in court in the diff
ferent parts Of the state to answer
to and stand trial on the various in
dictments that have been brought
against US. 1t is not that any Of us
fear the result OF this prosecution
but if the bank is to be reLabiliated
it Will taket he undivided attention
of all parties interested in its restor-
alton
While | am at present out OF the
institution my services are always at
the command of anyone interested in
the rehabiliating of the institution
and l am prepared at any time to
come to the front with 800 900 to
save the bank All I ask is that the
other directors and stockholders OF
the bank do their part AMI | in turn
am ever willing and ready to put my
shoulder to the wheel in an effort to
save the depositors the money placed
in our keeping"