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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-09-05

When the Court of Civil Appeals
met in Knoxville Saturday, it mark
ed the last day Of Judge Cate on the
beach. He rendered his last decisions
on Thursday, when in an adjourned
session some thirty five cases were
before the court. On Saturday the
docket was signed and Judge Cate
made his adieu TO. the court. The
members of the court with whom he
had been affiliated for several months
expressed their regret that he was to
leave them. He had made record
on the beach of which he could we'll be
proud. Judge Felix Moore's term
began Monday.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-09-05
THREE ARE
IN THE FIGHT
Warm Contest is Predicted for
Joint Representative from Ham,
blen and Jefferson counties.

MorIistown, Tenn. Sept. The
people of this section of East Tennes-
see have witnessed some lively politi-
cal contest in recent years, but none
which attracted more interest than is
promised in the contest for joint re-
preventative In the next general as
sembly from the counties of Hamblen
and Jefferson.
There are now three candidates in
the field. Rev.W 7. Senter, repub-
lican, unanimously endorsed by Ham
blen county in the county convention:
G. II. Rankin of Jefferson county, a
"bull moose,n endorsed by Jefferson
county, and nominated by the joint
conventions: and Frank f. Taylor of
Jefferson county, democrat, and a
young attorney of considerable reputa-
tiou in his home county.
Senter is republican and is pledged
to the support of the regular republi-
can tickets, state and national He
was the only candidate whose name
was placed before the Hamblen coun-
ty convention, and received the una
nimous endorsement of this county.
He entered the race with the under
standing, il is stated, that Jefferson
county would support Hamblen's
NOMINEES, this being Hamblen's turn.
He was defeated by reason of Jefier-
sons majority in the convention, but
continues in the race and will carry
his fight into the homes of the. voters
of the two counties.
Taylor Is the son of DR.. W. Tay-
lor, a leading republican of Jefferson
comfy, and has strong following in
the democratic party 10 which he De-
Continued on Page u
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-09-05
SEARCH FOR
ELOPINC PAIR
Late Congressman Houk's
Secretary Elopes With
tw-
Young Girl.
WARRANTFOR HIS ARREST
He is Charged With Abduction
and With Violation of Age of
Consent Law-Girl Took Ad-
vantage Of Fathers Absence
On the Night of Election and
Eloped. -

The following appeared in the
Knoxville Journal and Tribune OF last
Friday. Sheriff Dawson, Detective
Barnes and Mr.. Clark being close.on
the trail of the couple wanted, several
times:
Sheriff G. T.. Dawson, of Cooke
county, arrived in the ely Thursday
night, in persuil Of II. l.. Baxter and
Miss Rekecca Ellen Clark, of Hartford,
a small town few miles, from New
port, who it is alleged fed together on
the night of August l. The sheriff
brought warrent for the man, charg-
ing abduction for immoral purposes,
and was accompanied by j. J. Clark,
a merchant of Hartford and father of
the girl, and IL. b. Barnes, detective
who had been working on the case.
According to Sheriff Dawson, BaX-
ter who is about forty-f1vc years of
age, and married, having four child
rem, was formerly amerchant in Hart
foIt, but few months ago, store and
stock was sold to satisfy the claims'of
creditors. For nearly three years BaX-
ter had boarded in the home of the
parents of Miss Clark, who is only
eighteen years old, while bis life and
children lived on farm about four
miles from Hartford.
Mr.. Clark said that some week ago
it was noticed that Baxter. and his
daughter found great enjoyment in
each others company, and about two
months ago the girl left her home 60
ing TO Newport, where she intended
TO meet Baxter. An aunt of the girl
met her in Newport, however, and
she was sent back home.
In the August election, Mr.. Clark
was candidate, for justic of the peace
and was elected, but while he was
from home on election night, Miss
Clark slipped away to join Baxter.
The man who took Miss Clark in a
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-09-05
LARGE CROWD OF YOUNG
PEOPLE ON STRAW RIDE

A large mamber of young people
from Newport enjoyed moonlight
straw ride last wednesday evening to
Riverside the country home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Susong. An enjoyable
feature OF the evening was the water
melon feast on the lawn. The large
veranda and lawn was decorated with
many love,y japanese lanterns. The
guest list numbered over fifty of New
ports Younger set and their guests.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-09-05

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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-09-05
Three Other WOrkmen Were
Injured in Rand Powder
Mill Explosion.
one BODY BROUGHT HERE
Frank Barrett, Aged 80 Years,
Was the Husband of a Former
Newport Girl, Maggie White,
and His Remains,Were Brought
to This Place for Interment-
DR.. Black Conducts Services.


Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 29,-Three
men were killed and several injured
In an explosion of one Of the mills of
the Rand Powder Company at Mar
low, twenty-three miles west of Knox
vile, this morning. The dead are:
JOHN GILES.
FRANK BARRETT.
GEO. NEWBRILL.
The injured are Geo. Walters of
Dossett, hand hurt; Henry Nelson of
NARROW, one rib
home not known, right arm cut.
The dead and injured men were la
borers employed in the mills as mixers
OF powder.
A quantity of powder had been load
ed on truck which runs on track
into the mixing mills. AS Barrett and
Newbrill were leaving the building
with the truck of powder John Giles
was approaching them. When they
reached a point few feet from the
the powder in the mill exploded,
wrecking the building and killing
the three men who were near the
| truck.
The mill in which The explosion oc-
Cured was about thirty by forty
feet in size. In it at the time of The
explosion were 240 kegs OF powder in
crude form, all of which was destroy
ed.
The remains of Frank Barrett, one
of the victims, were brought to New.
port Friday morning for interment,
being accompanied by The widow,
Miss Maggie White, daughter of the
late Edward White, who for years,
was well known Newport citizen.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. j. 5. Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar White OF Ashe-
Vile attended the funeral services,
Mr.. White being a brother of the
widow.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
Shoe Trade Notes.
ChuZZleWit.

Tans in mems wear continue to
share the popularity with the dull
blacks, and dealers are ordering in
large quantities for fall wear.
Last manufacturers are showing
narrower models that is, narrower
toes and longer vamps. Solemen
say that anything bordering on the
English shapes will not go in
stores selling to the mass of people.
Therefore spring styles may be ex-
pected to contain many wide, high
toes.
Shoe manufacturers and leather
buyers are admitting that leather
prices are being maintained more
strongly than expected. In ia
some shoe manufacturers who doubt
less did not diagnose the future with
accuracy and sold shoes before buy
ing the leather for them are now re-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

In view of the fact that the In
vincibles," of shop l., Guard Voll-
mer's squad, have, during the past
few weeks, made such a good show
ing at drill, Deputy Warden Coles
announced last Sunday that they
would be allowed an extra ration of
tobacco each week 50 long as they
maintain thei present standard.
This places the Invincibles out of
the prize contest and therefore re-
lieves the other squads from the task
of competing with them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
Efficiency and Economy.
Chuzzlewit

A wise world would be rich and
happy on what people now waste.
Till few years ago the question
of production seemed paramount,
the world had for century been in
toxicated with the speed which steam
power and machinery made possible,
with the wealth that accumulated as
if by magic throughout the western
world-leaving the load of poverty
as heavy as before. But out of the
ferment which has been working
among the masses we can see by de-
grees new idea taking shape.
The recently organized society for
the advancement of efficiency in
in which engineer, scientists, b u s j.
ness men and representatives of labor
will take part is to be much more
than an organization to promote fast
er production. 1t is to consider also
the ills that trouble the masses and
to seek remedies.
An equitable distribution of re-
wards will fall within its province
as we'll as economy of effort il work.
1t is recognition, in short, that in
dustrial efficiency to be of va lue
must be related to social efficiency.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
GREETING their lack Of faith in the
continued strength Of the markets.


continued strength Of the markets.
A FURTHER factor which strength
ems the shoe nd.leather markets is
the steady improvement of business
in general. Altho there is harp
ing on the fact that this is presiden-
tial year. bank clearings are steadl-
~ enlarging and now show a healthy
gain over 1911. The majority of
the newspapers give one a favora-
BILE impression of business conditions,
regardless of politics and take the
view that up to certain point it
makes little difference who is to be
president of the United States
year hence. Any way the people
must go on eating and wearing
clothes and shoes and it is certain
that they will spend for other things
as much of their surplus as they can
afford. The sun will continue to
shine if it does not rain and crops
will grow; fishing will be just as
good, and the pine woods will still
continue the pure fragrant air of
the forests, regardless of political
conditions. 1t is certain that the
fall months will witness enlarged
consumption of leather and the
goods made therefrom.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
Stray Notes.
A. F. 3.

goes, Bingo. 10 10 will
give you my address.
Most of the fellows who were an
xious for spell of warm weather
are now signing for cooler days.
Shipments of Irvine and Farm
Machinery have been heavy all
week. The big truck has been on
the 60 all the time.
Deputy Coles, spoke to the boys
of Shop L, Sunday, while at drill.
We failed to catch what was said
but noticed several clap their hands
and smile, so it must have been
something pleasing.
Outside of very clever write-up,
the author of Ginger Snaps has left
to us much food for thought. There
is no doubt, that with the talent to
be had here The Mirror could be
made into the finest and best illus
trated paper in the state.
Prof. Burchard's famous M. S. P.
band will furnish the music for the
grand celebration, July 4th, to be
held at this place. The band feat
ures this year Happy Heinie, the
Boy Wonder, who will do several
fast stunts between the Band and
lemonade stand, Ajax and his whist
Icing. Uncle John and Butch in ac-
robatic feats, Herr Limburger and
Joe Bryan in heavy balancing acts
Axel and Leigh in eccentric drum
ing. Tony and the Wonderful
Lady Charmer will also be head
liners. Prof. Webb, the singing
comedian, will umpire the baseball
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Twenty prisoners were transfer
red from the Reformatory at ST..
Cloud to this institution last Friday.
The reason given is that the quar-
ters at the Reformatory are be-
coming overcroWded.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The drill prize was won, last Sun
day morning, by the Roustabouts
in temporary charge of Guard Broos-
from and Guard Swords crew of
Mechanics. The day was rather too
warm for vigorous drilling, but the
winning crews made an excellent
showing, nevertheless.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Mr.. Harry Anderson of Minneap-
oils entertained the local church go
ers with two solos during the chapel
services last Sunday morning. He
is an excellent singer and his favor
is much appreciated.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
New Prison Notes
By Bingo

Yol, yoi, but it's hot. Without
doubt this is the hottest place east
of Needles, California.
Blondy says that there are good
many blends in the world that are
far from being light headed.
Funeral services were held in the
engine room recently. One of C's
pet gold fishes died. G had tn m
trained to a nicely.
Deputy Warden Backland can be
seen most any old time in the near
vicinity of the ice water pitcher
these warm July days.
Rumors are afioat to the effect
that Porkchops Lou and Pat are to
run a Marathon on the Fourth.
Lou ought to be a good to l shot
read in paper recently where
certain telephone girls claim that
the telephone apparatus was form
ing corns on their ears. Corn on
the ear would go good right now, eh?
Well, Well, yours truly has been
busily engaged putting the lemonade
barrels in order. There are three of
them and. if the present hot wave
keeps up, why, it's a copper rivited
cinch that we consume the contents
of three and then some. OF course
you understand, gentleman, that the
lemonade springs are only running
on the Fourth of July.
The Deputy's clerk can't see moth
ing but the big ink spot on the
Fourth. Flynn hasn't got a show
says the clerk. 1t looks pretty
stormy for Flynn alright but it
won't be half so stormy for Flynn as
as it will be for the day turnkey on
the Fourth. Who won the battle?
How is Flynn standing the gaff and
numerous other questions will be
flashed over the bars by the new
prison wireless to the man with the
key.
Rev. Budlong preached an excel
lent sermon Sunday morning, but
still something was lacking. w e
have got an idea that we know just
what i was. Rev. Blu long s
daughter has played the organ for
the boys at chapel services for lc!
these many months but, alas and a
lack the excellent little organist has
heard the call of the wild'' and has
answered it. The boys are hoping
for the best though, and W know
that summer doesn't last for ever.
Rev. Budlong is requested by the
Peerless Quartette and others to use
his influence.
Dublin told a few of the laddie-
bucks rich one the other evening.
1t went something like: this: "A
friend of Dublin's purchased a round
ticket at the Northwestern depot in
Chicago. After purchasing the tick
ct, Dublin's friend went off by him
self and began to laugh uproarously.
Finally a policeman happened along
and asked him why he was laughing
in such hearty manner. Well, says
Dublins friends. Teddy couldn't
fool the raiload and sure there's sew
eral more that couldn't fool 'em, but
begorra I've fooled 'em. l just
bought a ticket which calls for a
round trip but begorra I'll only go
one wavn
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
The Parole Board.

The July meeting of the State
Board of Parole was held at this in
stitution Tuesday, the End. Thir-
teen paroles and one conditional
discharge and two discharges from
parole were granted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

1t was stated that Chief Schatz
attended a picnic, last week and
that he was required to furnish the
lemonade. Whoever selected the
Chief for that office was certainly
we'll informed as to what he was
best able to donate.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

A large party of st. Paul ladies,
members of an auxiliary society of
the Sons of Herman, German or
ganization, were escorted through
the prison by Deputy Warden Coles,
last Friday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

There are a number of inmates,
who have gotten into the practice of
tuning up their whistles when the
lights come on Sunday nights. It's
a bad habit, fellows. and should be
stopped. We can at least act like
men
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

That welcomed rain storm last
Sunday afternoon was genuine life
saver. The heat in the dollhouse
had become almost intollerable.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

There are some men here who
have old Job looking like a three
cent piece in the matter of patience.
Patience which endureth for twenty
five, thirty, yea and even thirty
seven years is marvellous indeed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Guard Clapperton is on duty once
more, after having enjoyed his an
nual outing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

George, our genial and obliging
laundryman has brought his depart
ment to high state of efficiency.
No more complaints about lost ar
ticles of clothing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Ruth L. Abbot of San Deigo,
Calf, Mrs. VIM. I. Abbot of St.
Paul and Zelda Benedict of Stillwa-
ter registered at The Mirror office
last Thursday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The question is, was the handsome
waiter finn TANNED out of that dish
of ice cream, or was he not?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Warden and Mrs. Wolfer spent
most of last week at Pinckney,
Mich, where they went to attend
the funeral of a relative.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The occpant of cell 285 wishes to
receive papers from Monona Coun-
ty, la. In exchange he will send
Grit and other papers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The band has been favoring us
with plenty of good drill music late
ly. Keep it up Professor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The Mirror is issued on Wednes-
day this week, as our regular publ
cation day falls on the Fourth.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The prison population has reached
the highest mark in the history of
the prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Prof. Webb remarked that before
the eats came his way he gettin'
mighty "skase O. fat.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

St. Croix recently took up the
study of painting in water colors
and is developing into an artist of
no mean ability.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Ex-Chief of Police O'Connor of
St. Paul, was a visitor at the prison
last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
HmGRTgHn CGH6uG.
Population.

Total number of inmates. 80. 819
Working at New Prison 49,. 1856
Received during week. 49, 2I,
Discharged during week. O,
Number in First Grade. -. 637s
Number in Second Grader. ia
Number in Third Grade. 8
Paroled ....... ..:. u.
Last serial number. ...... 1858
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

a welcomed call at the old. prison,
last Thursday. He is spending the
summer at Lake Pokogama, and his
visits here are few and far between.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
Chapel SeviCe.

The following is the program rem
dered in the Chapel Sunday June
30th. Rev. Benson officiating:
March-When the Moon Swings Low. "A. Moret
Orchestra
Valse-The Pink I,ady............. Ivan Caryll
Orchestra
Doxology. congregation
Invocation .....(Hdpld1H
Hymn-Come Thou Almighty King Congregation
Prayer. .........., Chaplain
SOlO....... . MI Anderson
Hymn My Country Ills of Thee. Congregation
BenediCtiOn Chaplain
March-That Mysterious Rag ......... Ted Snyder
Orchestra
L. w. Burchard,
Musical Director.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

game and Trombone AL Will give
his last 18th of July exhibition, So
come one AMI all, and enjoy your
selves.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
latest Baseball News

90 Following are the percentage tables
of the three leading leagues up to and
including Tuesdays games:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Uncle John seems to be perspir-
ing as profusely as ever. this sum-
mer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Cell changes: 631 to N. p; GIG
to N. p; 900 to N. P; 442 to 638;
534 to All; 383 to N. p; 446 to N.
p; 1913 to N. p; 348 to Hosp.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Two female prisoners were among
last weeks arrivals.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
M/RRORETTES
The Glorious Fourth, tomorrow.

Whew! Really extraordinary
this holiness.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04
boobies

Nick Altrock, of the Blues, no
longer has a jinx on the Nillers.
His old time pals gave him a terrific
pounding while on their last sojourn
in Kawtown.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

1t will be dog eat dog when Bos-
ton and the Athletics have the big
clash this week. The Mackmen
have the advantage of being at home
and should pull the Red Sox down
a few points.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Danny Murphy, of the Athletics,
is ready to play again and we may
now look for some more of those
hearty wallops of his.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The Washington team has two re-
cent additions to its pitching staff.
Petty who was purchased from St.
Louis and Big Jim Vaughn secured
from the Highlanders.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

How do we know Uncle John is
still on the job? Because he sends
us the sporting news every week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The use of the short and ugly
word has recently been revived at
Chicago and will now work over
time until next November. The
umpires will withhold their decision
until that time.
The Phillies have traded outfeld-
er John Titus to Boston for Doc"
Miller, another outfelder. The fans
in Philly all hate to see Titus leave
as he has been connected with the
team for eleven years.
Washington is still "up there"
The Nationals haven't found the 60
ing SO easy with the Athletics and
Red Sox on the daily bill-for-fair.
But they have managed to come out
nearly even on the two series.
While Johnny Evers isn't playing
up to his former standard he is still
far from a has been. The newspa-
pers around the circuit are still hand
ing bouquets to the Troy wonder
and frequently use the old nick name
of Brains"
Ivey Wingo, of the Cardinals, is
the most promising young catcher
in the National League. He is
quick, agile and has a steel whip
which gets the ball down to second
in record time turning back many
an ambitious base runner.
The fight fans are anxiously await
ing the result Of the Johnson-Flynn
bout. There are some who think
Flynn will be the victor. To our
mind it is only question of how far
the dusky fighter has gone back. If
in as good form as two years ago
Mr.. Flynn will not have a chance.
But if, as reported, he has not been
able to overcome the effects of two
years dissipation, then the fighting
fireman will probably take his meas
ure.
Ty Cobb, the Royal Bengal of the
Tigers, is the prize publicity getter.
Tyrus and his tantrums get plenty of
attention. In addition to being a
fine ball player he is also something
or a scrapper as recent events 60 to
show. But the reason Ty gets in
bad with the fans is that, from the
time the gong rings for practice, he is
constantly kidding them. His rep
artee is of such a nature that it is
no wonder it starts something.
The annual ball game between the
Democratic and Republican mem
bers of the House was played at
the Washington American League
Park recently. The game was furi-
ously and evenly contested for six
innings when the score stood FL to
20 in favor of the Democrats. At
this juncture the Democratic mana
ger happened to see the moon rising
tho it was still, broad daylight at
6 p. m.--and the game was called on
account of darkness. Walter John
son, home on sick leave, umpired
the game.
Anent prison baseball, Mr.. R. V.
LaDow, of the Federal Board of
Parole, recently announced that the
game had been tried out in all the
Federal prisons, except that at Nc
Neill's Island. He is heartily in favor
of the move and states the game has
been a success in that itnot Only af-
fords relaxation to the inmates but
actually improves discipline. He
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The Minneapolis and ST. Pau
Clubs are now at home for a Ion
stay.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

The use of the short and ugly
word has recently been revived at
Chicago and will now work over
time until next November. The
umpires will withhold their decision
until that time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-07-04

Rev. Budlong found time to make