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Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Four Wire Fence Troubles.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent
 Little Rock, Sept. 16.-A pc culiar condition exists in Sevier county over the passage of the four-wire fence law that was in- troduced by Representative Bourne, and successfully cham pioned. The act concludes with an emergency clause providing however, that it shall take eff feet Jan. 1, 1912. Secretary of State Hodges concluded that, since it's operation had been de ferred eight months, no emer- gency existed, and that it was subject to reference by the peo- pie. A petition signed by over about 800 citizens of the county was received, under the l. & R., for the submission of the act to the people at the ensuing gen. eral election. The secretary held that the act was thereby re- ferred, and so notified the peo- pie of Sevier county. He was in- formed that practically every one in the county is opposed to the act, and that it is very un- popular. Attorney General Nor wood, however, has just given an opinion, that the emergency clause, while differing from the usual form, is effective, and that the bill is not referrable. Ac- cording to to this opinion, the people of the county cannot vote on the act, but must abide by it's provisions. Gen. Norwood came originally from Sevier county, and is familiar with the condi- tions there, knowing the act to be unpopular, yet says that he can construe the act in no other way.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Work Roads At Paragould.

Paragould, Sept. 15.-Despite the excessive heat of the past few days, the people residing along what is known as the Commissary road, leading into Paragould, spent Monday and Tuesday in reconstructing the highway and making a model highway out of it. It is now proposed to set aside two days for the reconstruction of the road from Walcott, in the west end of the county to Hopewell, in the east end, via Paragould and Marmaduke, a distance of about 30 miles. That would give the county a trunk road Sthat is used by over half of the people in the county.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Respectfully,
 w. M. Shaver,
Automobile Party.

On Wednesday evening of last week, MT. and Mrs. R. B. Nance gave an automobile party in honor of Mrs. o. K. Dowell of Walnut Ridge, who was visiting here. Those present were: MT. and Mrs. E. L. Woodfin and son, Eugene, Mir. and Mrs. R. 5. Nance, Mrs. J. H. Stack, MT. and Mrs. Allie Huddleston, Mrs. Chas. Johnson, MT. and Mrs. Jack Harp and Mrs. Dowell.
 The merry party went out the military road eight miles South to Allendale school house, where they had a very enjoyable lun- cheon. After spending some time very pleasantly at the school house, took a long auto ride.-Brinkley Citizen.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
MANY CORPORATIONS
 ARE DELINQUENT
Among Them Cotton Belt And Validity Of Act May Be
 Tested.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Sept. 16.-State Treasurer J. w. Crockett has certified to the State Auditor that there are 126 delinquent corporations in the state that have not paid their corporation tax. The largest claim is against the Cotton Belt, S6,798, and the Midland Valley railroad of Fort Smith has also failed to pay. The Dierks Lumber 60. is also delinquent in the sum of s1,124.e5.
 It is not known whether the Cotton Belt proposes to contest the act in the courts, or whether it has been an oversight, but the fact that so many corporations are delinquent presents an in- teresting situation that will probably go into the courts for adjudication.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
GETS LEFT
 ], GETS $3.75
Will Sprigg Awarded S3.75 Through Verdict Given
 Saturday.

By self confessed judgment Saturday Will Sprigg was awarded S3.75 damages from the Iron Mountain railroad com pany. The damages were awarded him for being left by No. 23 about a year ago at Tuckerman. Sprigg claimed that after a refusal to be allowed to get on the train without a ticket by the conductor he went to purchase same and the train left him there necessitating the spending of the night in Tucker man.
 R. L. Conditt Gets Hog.
 The replevin suit brought against Jno. H. Keel by R. L.. Conditt in which Conditt claim ed the ownership of one hog and four pigs was tried Friday.
 R. l.. Conditt who was repre- sented by Phillips, Hlllhouse 6 Boyce was awarded the bones of contention" which were worth about twenty dollars. Keel was represented by Stuckey and Stuckey.
 Replevin Suit Tried.
 The replevin suit of A. c. Col lins sus Frank Curry and Shannon Miller in which the plaintiff sued for the value of 9 horse and damages, was tried Saturday. The jury returned a verdict at 2:45 giving plaintiff 15O dollars, the value of horse and S25 damages.
 Grant and Mack represented the defendants and Phillips, Hillhouse and Boyce the plain tiff.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Chamber of Commerce Gala Da5

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Sept. l6. The entertainment committee of the Chamber of Commerce met Fri day evening and decided to hold the formal opening of the new quarters of the organization oT Thursday night, October 19. It will be a gala occasion, and iTl- vitations are to be extended to the members of every other trade and commercial organiza- tion in the state. There are ov- CT 1700 members of the Cham Der, and every member is ex- pected to be present. There will be music, refreshments, and a good time generally, with five speeches. Invitations have been extended to R. M. Dudley, pres ident of the Chamber of Com n1erce of Nashville, Tenn, and John Tuther, secretary of the Memphis Business Mems Club
 Notice.
 On my return from St. Louis
  I found the rumor in circulation that I would cut down my class this winter and devote most of my time to the picture show. This rumor is false. If there were even thought of such plans I would notify the public myself without the assistance of certain interested parties. Will be glad to see those who desire to study music at my studio at 523 Hazel street.
 Respectfully,
 Mrs. Maude Reamey.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Rifle Shoot Ended.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Sept. 16.-The rifle shoot at Fort Logan H. Roots, by the Arkansas militia, concludes today, after most in- teresting and successful week. The Reichardt skirmish match Friday was one of the best of the week. In the first round, Mai. Pinney's battalion, and Mai. Scott's battalion of the Second regiment, and Maj. An drews of the First regiment made the highest scores, and in the run-off, Maj. Pinney's bat talion won by a close margin. There were eight men in each battalion team. In an officers skirmish, an extra number in- jected into the program, the of ficers from the Second won.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Respectfully, Mrs. Maude Reaney.
Carl Lee Case To Supreme Court

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Sept. 16.-Chief Justice McCulloch Friday after noon granted a writ of certiora- ri on the case of State Senator Elmo CarlLee, who was sentenc- ed by Circuit Judge Hutton to six months in jail and to pay a fine of $500 on a charge of con tempt of court in having caused to be published an article re- flecting upon his court. The chief justice also fixed his bond at 5000. The transcript of the proceedings in the lower court will now be prepared for review by the supreme court and it is not known at what time the hearing will be had.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
WEEVIL REACH
 HELENA DISTRICT
Government Agent Says Gen uine Boil Weevil Has Ap-
 peared In Cotton.

Jonesboro, Sept. 15.--R. c. Davidson, district agent for Plant Industry of the Depart ment of Agriculture, returned to this city yesttrday from a busi- ness visit to Lee and Phillips counties.
 MT. Davidson told the Tribune representative this morning that he had found considerable. evidences of the presence of the evidences of the presence of the boil weevil and the army worm among the cotton crop of that. section, but declared no damage had yet been accomplished. He said that the worms had eaten the leaves off the plants in many instances, but he regarded that as a beneficial feature, rather than dissster- as it would allow the bon to develop more rapid- ly and to better advantage.
 He saw many traces of boil weevils and found many of them near Mariana and Helena. They had not been able to do any damage this season, but much fear was felt for the cotton crop of 1912 in that section.
 MT. Davidson was one of a party of experts and they also found the pests in great num- bers in the fields near Mellwood and the. southern part of Phil lips county.
 Those who are directly inter- ested at Helena have started a concerted effort to combat the pest and in order to become more familiar with the situa- tion, an invitation was extended to the following government ex- perts to meet there.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Farmers Favor Demonstrations. Crnc;o1 +o +bo JrdnponJor+

Farmers Favor Demonstrations. Special to the Independent
 Little Rock, Sept. 16.-Depu- ty State Agricultural Commis- sioner Huthins has returned from>Qak Bowery, Faulkner county Ebere he and Farm De- monstrat@ W. J. Apple attend ed a Farmers UnSmetting and delivered addresses. They were accompanied by Capt. w. w. Martin, representative of Faulkner county, author of the bill passed by the last legislature authorizing county quorum courts to make appropriations to aid farm demonstration work.
 They found the farmers en- Enthusiastically in favor of the work. For two years the coun- ty had a demonstrator, paid by the farmers and business men, and last year they had none. Now they realize the need of the work. and unanimously adopted a resolution to send a strong committee to the meeting of the quorum court to urge the appro- priation of $500 to aid in the work, the federal government giving $337.50 in addition.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
In Bankruptcy.

In the District Court of the United States, For the North ern Division, Eastern Dis trict of Arkansas.
 In the matter of Norman Cor don of Newport, Ark, Bankrupt.
 The application of said Nor man Gordon for discharge in Bankruptcy having been filed, notice is hereby given that said application will be heard in the United States Court Room at Little Rock, Ark, at 10 o'clock a. m., on the 9th day of October, 1911.
 Joseph w. Parse, Clerk.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Corner of Hazel and Third St. Sunday school at 9:30. Come to this growing school. The pas tor wants you in his class of young men.
 Subject for morning discourse course at 1O:45, Power"
 Subject of evening sermon, Jonah in Nineveh."
 Notice the time is a little ear Her of the evening. We begin promptly on time.
 Come and worship with us and we will do you good.
 L. c. Bauer, Pastor.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Tri-C County Teachers Meeting. To the Teachers of Jackson


 County:
 The Tri-County Teachers As sociation composed of the teach CTS of White, Independence and Jackson counties, will convene at Batesville at 3 a. m. September Both.
 The following program has been prepared for the occasion: Home Government = o. T. Richardson.
 Teaching as a profession-E. R. Williamson of Jackson coun- ty Changing Ideals in Educa- tion-Jud Burlington of Inde- pendence county.
 Teachers Place in the Commu- nity-W. F. Wilson of White county.
 Scientic Agriculture in Conn mon Schools-W. E. Collins of Jackson county.
 What Constitutes a Practical Education-J. B. Stewart of h. dependence county.
 How to Keep Large Boys and Girls In School-J. w. Henry of White county.
 Primary Plans-Miss Ruby Harris of Jackson county.
 Suitable Libraries for the Grades; How Secured; How Preserved: How Made Useful Miss Augusta Thomas of Inde- pendence county.
 How to Keep Up School Spirit -F. J. Harmon of Jackson coun- ty.
 Address-Dr. E. R. Long, Pres. of Arkansas College.
 Address-Dr. J. M. Williams, Pres. of Galloway College.
 Inasmuch as this Association of teachers met in Jackson coun- ty last year and a large number of teachers from the other coun- ties were present l wish to urge the teachers of Jackson county to attend this meeting and prove to the teachers of the oth- CT counties that we too are alive to matters pertaining to educa- tion.
 Respectfully,
 w. M. Shaver, Supt. of Schools of Jackson
 County. =.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Look! Look!

A very desirable large cottage house, 419 Laurel street, with 6 rooms and bath, on two well filled lots, together with good servants house and barns, for sale at a very low price. See James T. Henderson at once at McLain hotel. 43d6t
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Our Bible school meets at 9:3O a. m. If you enjoy a real live school you won't be disap- pointed if you meet with us. We want you and can prove it if you will come.
 Communion service at 10:45 a. m.. The membership is urg- ed to attend this service.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
 Sunday school 9:45. a. m. :; There will be no preaching dur ing the day as the pastor, MT. Mckenzie, is absent from the city, holding a revival at Darda- nelle.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16

Mrs. T. J. Copeland and two children, Charles and Hortense, arrived home today from Ashe- vile, North Carolina, where they have been spending the summer.
 E. l.. Johnston of Auvergne left this afternoon for Conway, where he will enter college.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16
Circuit Court adjourns.

Clinton, Sept. 15.-Oircuit Inrt adjourned Here today.> The Ind jury was in session nine
 examined 194 witnesses keturned 83 indictments.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16

H. Bernstein is home for a vis- it to his family after an exten9- ed trip of several weeks on the road.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16

Mrs. Kate Hurt has been on the sick list for the past few days
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-16

Dennis has been quite h malarial fever for sev- but is reported much is mother, Mrs. Ben- hin
 nie Harris, Eliza d Margaret Tag Monday for Bir- bama to enter the Fry at that place. s. D. A. Kim Ion were guests J. Wise last home this
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
COL. ULLMAN ELECTED PRESIDENT AGAIN BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

New Haven, March 30-The agta- tion over the location of the new rail road station came to a head at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last night when action on a resolution favoring the Chapel street site was temporarily deferred after a spirited discussion in the course of which Vice President E. G. Buckland of the New Haven road spoke and produced sev- eral large blue prints in support of his claim that 1t was utterly impos- sible to locate the station over the cut" In response to question as to whether the Farm had been defi- nitely settled as the site. MT. Buck land said: "I am officially authorized by President Mel1en to say that this has been definitely adopted"
 The meeting was the annual of the Chamber and was featured by the re- election of President I. M. Ullman for a third term, and all the other off, cials, despite the fact that the presi- dent in his annual report, which was read by Secretary Julin in his absence, specifically asked to be relieved of the duties of that office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
AT Y. M. c. A.

The '. M. c. A. work in Georgetown is in a primitive stage of development; the only activity carried on by the association being in the way of lec- lures and entertainments held in a hall rented for the purpose. Chief Justice Sir Henry A. Bovell Is at the head of the Y. M. c. A. work there and has been president of the asso- citation for a number of years.
 Georgetown is the capital of. the colony and the principal city. It has a population of 60,000 inhabitants, made up chiefly of native blacks, East Indians, Chinese, Europeans and other whites. The streets of the city are well laid out and lined with an abun- dance of trees. The many churches and other public buildings, together with the activities of @ shipping cen ter give Georgetown much the appear ance of an American sea coast city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
tangle, by deciding whether or not ti1' farm must revert to the State.

tangle, by deciding whether or not t11s farm nnilst revert to the State.
 Saves Sisters Life.
 Silas Brennan, 6 year old boy, wal drowned at Terryville. Sunday whilt playing on thin ice at the reservoii of the Eagle Lock Company. and An. nie Duke, also 6 years old was savet only by the ileroism of her year old brother Harry. The Brennan bo! went through the fee about twenty five feet from the shore, and the gir went in about half that distance out The young brother made his way olr on he ice, and succeeded in pulling her to the shore in safety.
 Sent to Middletown-
 Michael Fox, a Torrington resident who c short time ago was release, from the Middletown Hospital for tn Insane, was recomnitted on Saturdai afternoon. Fox, who has been sough after by the authorities for severa days, was found in his yard and takel after stiff resistance.
 New Telephone Exchange.
 The Southern New England Telo phone company has decided to estab fish new exchange at Lakeville Af1S 1, which will include the villages o Sharon Lakeville, Salisbury and pos sibly Lime Rock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
BREEDING BLACK FOXES A New and Profitable Industry-F,rOn
 $500 to $2,3OO for Pelts

Washington, March 30-Visions of a bonanza income are suggested by re- ports of the almost fabulous prices received for single pelts by breeders of pure black foxes. A breeder in Prince Edward Island received the record price of $23O0 for one medium sized skin of exceptional beauty and luster. The average prices run from $500 to $500 Der pelt. Twenty years of experience has developed fox rais- ing on the island as a fixed and pay ing industry. In number of in stances the proceeds of the sale of a pure black fox skin has paid off a farm mortgage.
 Experts say that the black fox can be bred in confinement in the north ern range of States and throughout Canada.
 The fox reaches full growth in from eight to nine months. The fur is at it's best in the months of December, January and February, when the ami mai is from two to three years old.
 In the spring of 1910, Carl W. F'auak of Carcoss, Yukon Territory, captured a litter of black fox puppies and the idea occurred to him of raising those foxes for breeding purposes. Now he has IS foxes He has been offered s1, 800 for the pelt of a black male and $1,2oO each for the pelts of three sia- yer foxes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
Fairfield County News.
Postmaster at Darien.


 MT. Sutton has received a recess. ap- pointnent to success Postmaster Mo Kendrick of New Canaan. Sutton was recommended recently by Representa- tive Hill. Sutton's nomination will be sent to the Senate when Congress con- venes next month. 
 For Deaconess Home. Eighty acres, of land with buildings in Long Ridge district, Danbury, near the Bedding line, have been sold by Sarah A. E. Osborne. wife of Peter M Osborne to the New York Deacon- ess Home and Training School. Inc. The purchase price was 's3, 800.
 Christian Science Church. The corner stone for a Christian Science edifice in Stamford to cost about $20,000 was laid Tuesday. The ceremonies were conducted by the first reader. J. H. Cook.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
GREAT CHANGE IN Y. NJ. c. A.

If Sii, George Williams who con- ceived and organized the first Young Mems Christian Association, were alive today he would hardly believe that the splendid new buildings costing | from $250, 900 to $1,500,e0o, possessed by | nearly every city over 50,000 belonged to the work he started. The scope and efficiency of the various features of the work would astound him. But among the many changes of the Y. M. C. A. none is more marked than the complete change concerning the actlvf- ties in the summer time. Time was when both members and secretaries thought the association should have no live, interesting summer work.
 Most cities have given up that error and Bridgeport now has many men who join for the summer privileges alone. The local association now has splen- did tennis courts at the Main street
 entrance to Seaside Park with little CTS for each member, and g. shower
 bath. It organized the City Indus
 trial League, releasing the members of
 their fine team to play on the teams in their own factory. This league Is
 now so strong that the association will
 organfze baseball again and this will be a strong feature under the direc-
 tion of John D. Brock, who has charge
 of the physical department and is a
 fine player and coach. Great inter
 est has already been expressed by the
 members.
 Plans are being made for excursions
 of members, some of which will be to
 the interesting cities, as far as Wash
 ington, groups going together for
 pleasure and the profit of travelling to
 gain breadth and knowledge. The
 yachting trips to beautiful Sound har- bors. Roosevelt's home, and other
 places of interest, have proved popu- lar and successful and will be regu- lar summer feature.
 The world has never seem more general interest and appreciation of the value and fascination of outdoor athletics, and Bridgeport never did better thing than to enter this field two years ago. Men used to buald ,np in the gym in the winter and loaf in the summer Great numbers now prefer athletics for the greater agility and the out doors and fresh air. The association has regular classes in atfl- letfcs after supper in the summer, in- stead of in the gym as in winter, and if has proved a great winner as have many of the athletes, as the cups and medals show
 Last of all man are just realizing that the Y. NJ c. "A. gymnasium is one Of the coolest places in summer, while to have the right to run in at noon or night, tired and hot, and get a refreshing shower bath with a plunge or swim in the swimming pool is to defy summer and rob her of her only objection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
T. l.. WATSON & co.
SAFETY OF CAPITAL

is the .irst but not tine only thing to consider in making an investment. The rate of earnings is important, too We have piid our depositors regular semi aE.Islast4 diTidesiGs for 51 years.
 our business is under the superv1- sion of the Bank Commissioners for Connecticut. Funds in our care are secured by selected mortgages on Bridge port nnd suburban real estate, aad n,.- securities specified by law. nepo~'t any time; Interest begins first of ecch month and dividends are payable January 1st and July 1st.
 PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK Marble. Euiislin.
 ssl-soe MAIN ST. Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-30
N o T ICE

Tor forfy-four years ZIG iave bccn conducting business at the same oiu location. corner of Main and John Streets. Bridgepor.. Conn.,. and ct. Private Bank ms been stsblishe0 fferc continuously. We have received sad rsitf out ou demnnd without no nee ,niIIions of dollars cs money ue. posted with us and we continue " reCrivc money subject t0 deposit0rs rherL at sight, nu which we niow three per cent. per nnnufn. ,e so each account ,contrly. We sOifctt sf,~ st.s~.unte of ir.tivl,syass- business epen trin> sud 'orIsoratious- anu nN who want a hank cccOuut where tney ruu deposit money. checks or OrditN en,i i,:,.e It for enc day. one Seek.ohe s,rn,I. ar que year. and draw interest n,, u r.,r any tin,e # is left with us. N:, rive :e the Sns.neas sMr care'm ,>-ssur,t asferriov, ns the o'H"st hr'h .g ,.r., -,.. t,..t-~-s Tn ts,is state.