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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12

Sheriff Tim Mcclure left for Pue-
bio this morning, with Perry ID. Yo-
KUN. a colored janitor, who was yes
terday adjudged insane in the coun-
ty court. Ex-Sheriff Clarke will at
tend to the duties OF the office during
Sheriff McClure's absence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12

A Telluride child who had been alb
sent from school brought back the
following excuse when she returned I:
Dear Teacher: Please excuse Jen-
ME. She was sick, and had to stay
at home to do the washing and iron
ing" o.
C. L. Russell left on the eastern
today for Ignacio, bound for his Spring
Creek ranch. He was In town for
some days on account OF the Illness OF
his mother. For some days her con
dition was serious and the family we're
very anxious as to the result. We
are pleased to say that Mrs. Russell
Is now out of danger and is improv
Ing every day.
Mrs. F.. C. Lightner was among
the departures on the eastern this
morning, bound for Denver. Mrs
Lightner will join her husband at Ig
nacio. and they will both remain in
Denver for time, and possibly 60
on later to Portland. Ore, where they
expect to locate permanently. Mr.
and Mrs. Lightner's many friends in
this community are sorry to see then
leave, but wish them the best OF sue
cess wherever they may be.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
NEGRO BOY
IDENTIFIED
Had Been Buried on Poor Farm
$1,000 Insurance on
His Life.

Tie negro boy who dropped dead
here last week Immediately after get
ting of a freight train, and who was
buried by the county unidentified,
xas Ralph Jackson, son of Eva Jack
son, of Knoxville and had been making
his home at Morristown.
The boy was missing from his home
at Morristown for several days, and his
people there made several Efforts to
locate his mother who was working in
Knoxville. but were unsuccessful, un-
til Friday, At which time 1t was found
that she was cooking for Jake Borches,
as the papers mad given some descripi-
ion of the dead, she came to Newport
TO investigate. As SOON IS she learned
The markings of his clothing she knew
that the boy belonged TO her, and
Saturday afternoon The body was taken
up for the purpose OF Identification,
as there was life insurance policy oil
about 81 900 which the mother had
been carrying on her sons life, and
positive iIenri!fcntion was necessary
before the necessary proof of death
could be submitted.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
18TH BIRTHDAY
OF EVAN SMITH

The lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Smith, was the scene of delight
full children's party, last Wednesday
afternoon, when their young son, Evan,
celebrated the thirteenth anniversary
of his birth.
A merry company Of boys and girls
enjoyed the various games and out
door sports which were played on the
spacious lawn surrounding the home.
In the contest for the afternoon
much interest was shown when each
contestant was asked to name as many
trees and plants on the lawn as they
knew. The prizes fell to Jennie Boyer
and Ernest Minis.
Delicious refreshments were served
after the games and the young people
departed wishing the young host many
more happy birthdays.
The guests were: Eleanor Susong,
Mary Susong, Mary Moore Talley ,Jen-
ME Boyer, Opal O'Dell, Myra Minis,
Doris Minis, Edna Fisher, Lucy Bell
Jarrett, Mildred McHarge, Carl Glenn,
Raymond Glenn, Dewey Frawley,
Ernest Minis, Hugh Holder, Paul
Brown, Charley Brown, Paul Rich,
Hugh Rich, and Eugene Parrott.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
CONGRESSMAN SELLS
MAKES VISIT HERE

been busy man since January fist.
He stands high in the counsel Of his
party in this state and he has been
compelled to make no less than twelve
trips to Nashville, four or five of these
from Washington and the others from
his home at Johnson City. He also
FOUND it necessary to make several trips
to Washington just prior to his taking
the oath of office, and as a result he
has been on the go at all times. The
Congressman, however, is a glutton
for work and he has been doing every
thing in his power to see that the
fusion movement, did not lose any of
the ground it had gained during the
hard fights of the last few years. He
has stood with the leaders early and
late and has shown that his wisdom
is much sought by his party.
His visit here was his first since the
election. There are numerous post
office changes contemplated in the
county and he was quickly seen as to
these by few friends. Since he has
had hold of the reins, over 50 changes
have been made in the post offices of
the First District and Sells has an
nounced that he has just begun his
work ofcleaning up aud purifying the
service. The congressman is interested
in the proposed post offices along the
Tennessee and North Carolina railroad
and would like to put same In, if it
does not interfer with the present rural
route service.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
MUSIC SCHOOL
PUPILS RECITAL
Entertainment of Friday Night
Was High Tribute to Mrs. Blair
and Miss Robinson.

The recital by the pupils of the
Music School at the Denton Opera
House Friday night was success in
every way. w. d. McSween in few
fitting remarks paid high tribute to
the school, and its worth to Newport.
The recital~.which followed was even
more expressive, and the patrons of
the school were delighted with the de-
gree of efficiency showh by the stu
dents. The piano as taught by both
Mis-. Blair and Miss Lucille Robinson
enables the students 10 show much ex-
preston in their work, and both of the
teachers were heartily congratulated
for the success of the year. Mrs.
Blair's ability Is well known and Miss
Robinson has long been known as an
accomplished musician and she is
showing her ability to instruct as well
as to entertain, in her work In connec-
tion with the School of Music. Miss
Nell KiJwelf was delightful as the
soloist of the evening.
The pr ogram was as follows:
Duel--March and Chorus from Tam
hauser, Langc-Margaret Smith and
Annie Gardner.
Ducl-Moonlight on the Water,
Seidt-Vernie Stokely aud Edna
Fisher.
Solo-L'Argentine, Wollenhaupt-
Margaret Smith.
Trio-March Lyriqus,, Keeling-Al-
ma Alley. Mary Rowe Ruble and Lucy
Boyer.
Solo-Palacca Brilliant, Bohm-Ola
Robeson.
Duei-Cnmmencement March, Behr
Lois Du BoIs and Eunice Boyer.
Solo-Polka de la Rein, Raff-Annia
Gardner.
Vocal So,o-voices of the Woods,
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
SHOOTS GIRL FOR
PUBLIC DISROBINC

Oswego, N Y, June 3.-As a warn
ing not to disrobe before an uncurtain-
ed wintow, Walter z. Lowery, u
wealthy farmer of Tioga county, fired
Il charge of No. buckshot at Lucille
Harding, a domestic in the family OF
Dr.. w. +. Mayor, badly wounding
her.
Then Lowery called up the sheriff
and announced he had done the shoot
ing to teach the girl lesson. He was
committed to Jail without bail and the
girl is in precnious condition.
Z Lowery, il is said, was Affected by
the heat. sSN
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
ODD FELLOWS HAVE
DECORATION DAY

The Odd Fellows observed their
decoration day Sunday and placed
flowers on the graves of departed Odd
Fellows at the New Cemetery, Old
Cemetery and at O'Dell's Cemetery.
A score or more of members partici-
pated in the exercises. Late Sunday
afternoon the members of the lodge
spent short time al the home of
George Duncan, who is laid up with
an injured leg.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
AN ADDRESS BY
THE FUSIoNISTS
Declare They Will Not Assem-
BILE at Nashville For the
General Sessions

Nashville, June MANY fusion
members Of the Tennessee legislature in
an address declare they will under no
reassemble for the gener-
al sessions of the two houses now being
maintained by the regular democrats.
They agree If an extra session is called
they will elect or confirm the election
of Leslie M. Stratton, of Memphis, as
members of the state board of election,
he being the choice of the democratic
caucus. They blame their opponents
for the present situation in refusing to
adjourn.
!, The fuslonists say the fiiibuster was
the only means of saving the state from
much domination backed by the whis-
key power. They allege also that the
opposition planned ultimately 10 lega-
lie the manufacture and sale of liquor
in the constitution.
4
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
BOX DINNER
AT DEEP GAP

Deep Gap June 7.-There will be a
box dinner at Deep Gap cn JuLe II.
The meeting will begin at Ca. M. when
there will be singing and Sunday school
talks. AT 80 a. m. boxes and cakes
will be sold, and dinner will be had on
the grounds. AT 1:3) there wilt be
more singing and Sunday school talks
by visitors.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
SAM GRAY SUFFERS
FROM LOCKJAW

Sam Gray, we'll known stockman, is
in a serious condition at his home,
where he is suffering from muscular
rheumatism and some affection of the
jaw, which has resulted in locajaw.
On Sunday and Mondae his body was
apparently as stiff as it win be in
death, aud his friends we're fearful oI
The consequences.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
HORACE
]. ROWE HOME

Sergeant HoraceJ. Rowe, son of Capt
w. X. Rowe of this city. came home
from Manila, p. T., Friday night. He
has finished a service of six years
in the army and has been in the Phil
ippines for the past two years. He ar
rived at San Francisco, May Is, and IL,
900 soldiers were unloaded from trans
)rts OH that day.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08

Following day of excessive heat, a
day which will probably go down on
record as the hottest day Newport has
experienced in many years, fierce
electrical storm broke over the town at
day light Monday morning, tearing
limbs from trees, unroofing houses,
demolishing outhouses and buildings
not substantially built. The storm ap-
parently confined its fury to the inn
mediate vicinity of Newport as no re-
ports of unusual damage have come
from the country districts.
The heat of Sunday, caused New
ports population to Swelter until long
into the night. Some thermometers
registered 100 and others 10l in the
shade, while thermometer placed in
the sun soon passed the 12O mark
There was absolutely no air stirring
and the people here, not used TO such
weather, suffered throughout the day
There was no relief until the storm
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
ABSOLUTE REST FOR
GOVERNOR HOOPER

(from melody in FL Rubenstein-Miss
Nell Kidweil.
Duet-Rustic Dance, Mason-Lucy
and Mamie Boyer.
Duet-Nonpareil Galop, Kunkel-
Ernestine Robeson and Mrs. Blair.
Solo-Twinkling Star, ,Bolln-Eunice
Boyer.
Duet-Young Bugler's Galop,
Schwartz-Alma Alley and Mary r.
Ruble.
Vocal Solo-Daisies, Hawley-Miss
Nell Kidwell.
Duet-La Baladine, Lysberg-Ola
and Ernestine Robeson.
Solo-Dancing Spirits, ,Bohm-Eloise
Runnion.
Vocal Quartette-Jn the Cleaning
Harrison-Mrs. McSween, Misses Kid
well and Robinson.
Solo-The Daisies, Fontaine-Cath
crime McSween.
Duet-Galop Brilliant, Dussek-
Maye Burnett and Eloise Runnion.
Solo-Fragrant Violet, Spindler-
Maye burnett.
Duet-Invitation la Polka, Bende
Catherine McSween and Mrs. Blair
Chorus-Merry May, Distin-Voca
Glass.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08

Killed in lumber camp in Sewer
county where he was working, Ruble
Werner a young man, aged about q
years, was taken to his fatheis place,
near Del Rio, Friday i'm wagon, a
rough drive of over forty miles across
the mountains being made with the
remains.
The young man was caught under a
falling tree and crushed to death. The
camp is located about forty miles from
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
BAPTISTS WILL PICNIC
IN EVENING HOURS

Wednesday evening from 10
o'clock, the Sunday school and congre-
cation of the First Baptist church will
have picnic at the Masonic grounds,
and games, will be played and there
will be refreshments in the shape of
lemonade and chicken and other things
pleasing to the inner man. ,,
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
ENJOYING STAY
AT THE SPRINGS
His Children Assisting Him in
Search for Health.
IS AWAY FROM POLITICS
Few Visitors Have Seen Him and
He States That He Has Not
Received Any Mail from Nash
vile Since His Arrival.

Carson Springs, Tenn, June t.
Governor b. w. Hooper has been at
Carson's Springs for week and he is
showing considerable improvement In
health. The summer season has mot
opened as yet at the springs and the
governor is spending his vacation prac-
tically alone. He was found Sunday
morning at $50 o'clock playing with
his children at the brook half mile
from the hotel, where he had damned
up a small spring and had caught
some minnows and imprisoned them
to the great delight of the little folks.
The governor has also developed
into an exceptionally good arrow maker
and his children are being taught
archery, the trees being Indians and
other imaginary wild animals. He IL
getting what his physician prescribed.
a quiet rest, and after the nine months
of strenuous work which he has had at
Nashville this rest is most timely.
The fare at Carsons is good and the
governor is getting exercise playing
with his children and pitching horse
shoes with any visitor who comes his
way. He has received an invitation to
visit Wilhoit mountain creek over
in Sewer county where number of
mountain people are hearding some
cattle and he is planning to walk
across the mountain and spend nigh.
or two with them in the open.
To look upon the governor in
his present surroundings would make
it hard to believe that he is the center
of political storm. He reads the
newspapers and other than visit
from Congressman Sam Sells, Satur-
day, and two or'three other East
Tennessee politicians, be has not heard
word Of politics since his arrival 1t
Carsons. He apparently is absolutely
unconcerned as to what course Is taken
by the hangover crowd Of Legislators
Representative Sam Leath visited him
Wednesday. On Saturday Sheriff
G. w. Rimer of Jefferson county, who
is slated for a prison position drove
over to the Springs from Dan0ridge.
and he was accompanied by j. p. Hi!l
one of Jefferson county's most prom
inent farmers. The peculiar feature In
reference to this visit was that Mr..
Rimer had been the manager OF Dick
Austin's campaign in Jefferson county
while Mr.. Hill had been ex-Congress-
man Hale's campaign manager, and
when thos two gentlemen visited the
governor together, it was an illustration
of the unanimlty of the Jefferson conn
ty republicans in the support of Gov
ernor Hooper. The only other visitor
who has seen him was Representative
Parrott from this county who spent
Sunday at the Springs.
Governor Hooper would not state
that there was any particular signifi-
cence to the visit of Congressman Sells
Saturday, merely stating inasmuch ss
the congressman was due to return %
Washington on the day following that
the little conference had been arranged
before his departure.
Governor Hooper stated Sunday
that he had not received any letter
from the regulars, although he had
noted that Senator Lea had submitted
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08

Knoxville and it was decided to send
the remains to Del Rio in wagon.
The accident which resulted in the
death of the victim happened Thurs
day and when the wagon arrived at
the home of George Werner, the boys
father, il gave the FIRST information to
the household that death had come in
to their family. Word was sent to
Newport and a coffin was sent to Del
Rio, Friday night. Besides his parents.
young Werner is survived by wife.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
HAS CONFERENCE
WITH GOVERNOR
Would Not Announce Nature
of Conference.
Sees THE LOCAL LEADERS

duce Pension Bill of National
Importance at This Session.
Congressman Sam Sells of the First
District came here Saturday for hur-
ried consultation with Governor Hoop
er who is resting at Carsons Springs.
Congressman Sells, desired to see the
governor prior to his return 70 Wash
ington and as he took up his duties at
the capitol Monday he made the trip
Saturday. He telegraphed here and
had team awqiting him and he step
ped into same almost Immediately up.
on his arrival although score or more
friends were eager to grasp his hand
and delayed his departure from the
city for a few minutes. Neither the
congressman nor the governor would
discuss the nature of the conference
although it is believed to have been in
reference to some state patronage The
+ governor drove thu congressman into
town in time to catch No. IL, Saturday
afternoon.
While here 1t was learned that he
will introduce bill at this special ses-
sion which will have far fetching
scope in pension work, and he believes
that while the bill effects federal pen
sions only that the Democratic house
will receNpize the merit in it and will
pass the Same. Congressman Sells has
had over 300 applications for pensions,
which would require that special act
of Congress be invoked in order to COM
ply with same. The appeals for these
pensions have in many instances been
pitiful and pathetic. There are score
from men totally blind, who while hav-
ing served their country to their best
ability in the strife between the states,
are prevented from enjoying the
meagure benefits from pension be-
cause of slight discrepancies in the
army records. During the closing
months of the war records of the Union
soldiers received scant attention, and
the thousands of soldiers in East Ten
nessee " ho served with the blue, were
home whea the final surrender came,
and instead of receiving honorable dis
charges, were listed as deserters IN the
records. Their work ha | been co e,
there commands disbanded, and be-
cause they did not have to apply TO the
government for transportation TO get
home, and go though the red tape
which would have called for papers OF
honorable discharge, these men quietly
returned TO their home aud again took
up the work they had laid down in
order to serve their country. This is a
condition which Congressman Sells has
discoveredin the First district, and his
general bill which viii. call for the APP
poin,ment OF board of retired army
officers to act in the capacity of exam
iners of pension records, whose decis-
ions shall be final, he believes will
meet with the approval of all who are
familiar with the situation. In This
was, needy objects of character who
are in real want will not be compelled
TO walt for special act of congress to
give them a pension but their case can
be taken up directly with the pension
board and relief given. While the bill
will be introduced at this session Of the
House, 1t win not be acted upon until
the next, owing to special rules OF the
house. IL a..
The First District congressman ha,
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08
FIERCE STORM BREAKS
OVER NEWPORT MONDAY

broke over the town at $3.50 o'clock
Monday morning.
For an electrical display the storm
has had few equals. There were inces-
ant'flashes and the clap of the thun-
der was deafening. Limbs were torn
from trees, and lightning struck in at
least two trees in New port, both on
Jones Hill, where they were torn to
shreds.
The Zion church, colored, located on
Jones Hill was turned over and
demolished.
The roof of the building of J. A. & f.
M. Stokely's store was ripped off, and
the store suffered from deluge of
water, several hundred dollars worth
of stock being damaged.
The roof of the Unaka Woodworking
plant on Jones Hill was also damaged,
corner being torn off and wrapped
around the nearby fencing.
The chimney on the residence of
Johd M. Jones was demolished.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08

Asa O. Layman, a well-to-do farmer
OF Sevier county has been visiting reia-
tives in this city the past week.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1911-06-08

pleasing to the inner ma
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-27
SCHOOL And COLLEGE WORK
Happenings of the Week at Various
Institutions.
STATE NORMAL IMPROVEMENTS
DcpiOrRbIe Form OF Educatto
snObbery Pointed Out---Chi-
cnEo's school for LATHE
Mothers"

The Kearney state Normal was espe-
cially favored Friday by a visit from
President John n. Kirk OF the State
Normal school Of Kirksville, Mo. The
chapel period was postponed from 1OI5
until 2:15. thus enabling Or. Kirk to be
present at the assembly. He gave a very
inspiring address to the students. He
was en- route to Salt Lake City, where he
was scheduled for an address in the
Mormon tabernacle sunday.
The State Board OF Examiners consist
ing of superintendent Waterhouse OF
Fremont. BodweH Of Beatrice and Fisher
OF Aurora, visited the normal Thursday.
The 'Not-a-Show." an annual event
gotten up by the Young Women Chris-
Tan association and the Young Mems
Christian association. occurred in the
normal building Friday evening. The
different events of the entertainment
were very creditably presented and the
evening Immensely enjoyed by the student
body.
DR. A. e. winship. editor Of the New
England Journal Of Education, delivered
a lecture at chapel upon Great American
Authors" His address was exceedingly
instructive and entertaining. Or. Win
ships personal acquaintance with many
OF Americas great literary lights made
his address extremely interesting. He
also addressed the seniors later in the
day.
Wednesday morning Father Muenster-
mum OF ST. James Catholic church was
present In chapel and with him were
Fathers Welsch and stark. who have
been conducting a mission in the KearneY
church. Fathers Welsch and Stark made
very interesting talks to the students.
President Thomas went TO Alma to de-
liver a lecture at the county agricultural
and domestic science exhibit.
Thanksgiving day and the day follow
ing. November 80 and December /, the
normal students will enjoy a vacation,
resuming their work Monday, Deeem,
Der T.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-27
sNoBBERY IN THE SCHOOLS.
COIumbia's President DepIOres Tel
dencY Among Teachera.

COIumbia's President DepIOres Ten
deneY Among TeRehers.
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler. president
Of Columbia university, In his annual re-
port, attacks educational snobbery. He
says that in American schools and col
leges there has developed a demand for
teachers who have Phi. D. tackled to
their names, and that this has caused
what he terms a depiorable form OF edu-
cationai snobbery.
This fact" he says, has given to the
degree OF doctor OF philosophy a CONNER
cial value which It ought not have. and
it has sent to Columbia university and to
all American universities no inconsidera-
BILE number Of students whose aim is not
graduate work or training in methods of
research, but simply the acquisition OF a
higher degree. Like the candidate for
admission to the bar of England. who
must eat so many dinners at one of the
designated inns OF the court, the candi-
date for the degree of doctor Of philoso-
ply, who approaches his work from this
very practical point of view, regards him
self as entitled to receive the degree when
he has been i'm residence so many terms,
OF has attended SO many courses, or has
gained a given number OF points, or has
paid q designated minimum fee"