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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02
NEGRO GETS
BAD BEATING
Three White Men Are Said to
Have Handled L. c. Conley,
Roughly.

l.. &. Conley negro claims that he
was beaten up by three white men al
Hartford last week, and has named
Newt McGaha, Arlie Valentine and
Swan Jones as his assailants. McGahs
appeared before Squire O'Neil, Satur-
day morning and submitted, he being
fined $3.50. The other two men have
notbeen arrested.
Il Gonley claimed that he was moi
molesting the whiteI men at all, and
that they simply decided to beat him
up. He was injured in several places
by stones and other weapons.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02
MRS. J. r. JONES GIVES
ONE O'CLOCK LNCUHEor

On last Friday, Mrs. J. II. Jones
entertained with one o'clock luncn-
con. Her lovely home presented a
spring like atmosphere with it's beau
tiful decorations of potted plants and
cut flowers. Six courses were served.
Covers were laid for the following:
Mrs. Charles X. Murphey and Mrs.
Jarnigan of Morristown. Miss. Eliza
beth Leckie of Washington ID. G., and
Mesdames ]. A. Susong, b. ID. Jones,
J. H. Stokely of Newport.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02
DENTON MAN
HAS LOCKJAW
Small Scratch On the Hand Has
Placed a Life in
Jeopardy.

James Britt, who lives back in the
mountains from Denton is in bad
shape from lockjaw. He sustained a
slight scratch on his hand some time
ago and the wound has swollen until
he is in serious condition. A wagon
of provisions was taken his family,
Sunday as it is stated that the family
is in destitute circumstances. He Is
about so years old.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02
SUNSET PARTY GIVEN
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
One OF the most delightful events of
the season was the "Sunset Party"
given the Seniors of the Newport High
School by the Juniors last Fri,.ayeSea-
ing on the beautiful Masonic Lawn.
The class colors pink and green were
carried out in the games.
In an interesting contest Miss Nell
Kidwell won the prize, beautiful pic
ture.
A dainty lunch and ices were served
and afterwards each of the Seniors
were presented beautiful hand paint
ed penant in the class colors.
All the Seniors and few other invit-
ell guests had the pleasure of enjoying
the hospitality of lheJuniors.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02

Continued on Page 81
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02
THE DEMOCRATS OF COOKE
COUNTY HOLD CONVENTION

court and for the court of civil appeals
and that Tennessee will give a majority
Of 10, 900 for Wilson or CLARK, or Un-
derwood or Harmon, or for whatever
democrat is nominated.
The committee on resolutions also
lamented the untimely death Of Sena-
tor Taylor, endorsed the harmony plan
of the editors; sent it's national COM
mitteeman and state comitteeman; that
the death of ]. b. Huff, is deeply re-
gretted by the Democracy of the coun-
ty. D..
The following delegates were named
to the state convention, it being rec
commended that they vote as a unit on
all questions:
The committee made it's report,
submitting the following resolutions,
with the exception Of that of C.B. Minis
for delegate to the national convention
it having been the sense of the COM
mittee that it was best that no endorse
ments be made, but when the report of
the resolution committee had been
adopted it was insisted that this en-
dorsement be made part of same and
AS there was no disposition to have
any friction whatever at the conven-
tion the endorsement was given with.
out opposition. 49,
The resolutions as amended follow:
1--WE the Democrats of Cooke county
in mass convention assembled pledge
our allegience to the time honored
principles of our party and recognizing
from the tiattering indications that
success awaits both our State and
National tickets in November, Resolv.
ed.
"That we heartily approve of the
plan to harmonic the factions of oul
party and pledge our cooperation tc
attain that end. .t....-
"Second, That the delegates named
in this convention be uninstructed, eX'
cept as to delegate to national conven'
tion from First congressional district
and recommend that they vote as 8
unit on majority rule, that no proxies
be allowed and that they are empower
ed to exercise their best judgement fol
the best interest of the Democratic
party and for harmony in our ranks
"That desirous of maintaining kar
mony to it's fullest extent that it is the
sense of this convention that no en-
dorsements be made for national com
mitteeman or State commit teeman
"Whereas death has in vaded the
ranks of Tennessee and cut down in the
prime of life him who was near the
hearts of Tennessee, than any man the
state has known irf quarter of a cen
tury and whereas Tennessee and the
nation as well mourn his loss and
hearts are vet beating from wounds
caused by his untimely taking away
and whereas in the death of Robert l.
Taylor every man, woman and child
within the confines of the state has lost
personal friend, man who has
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02
DELIGHTFUL PARTY AT HON K
OF MR.. AND MRS. STUART

OF MR.. AND MRS. STUART
A pleasant social affair was given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Stuart
last Thursday evening complimentary
to a few invited guests, who delight
fully enjoyed the evening at various
games and music, concluding with de-
licious refreshments.
Those present besides the immediate
family were Misses Nellie, Clara and
Marion Bruner, Elsie and Clara Critse-
lous and Dulcie Robeson; Messrs. NAL
colin Allen, Chester Glenn and Hugh
Bruner.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02
TANNING co.
HAS BAD FIRE
Head Office of Unaka Tanning
Company Sustains $780,
600 Loss.
five FIREMEN ARE HURT
Leather, Standing Near Hot Steam
Pipe, it is Believed Started the
Flames Which for a While
Threatened the Entire Plant of
This Company, Which Had Re-
Gently Built New Buildings.

Five tiremsn were injured while
fighting blaze which partially des-
troyed the harness and leather es-
tablishment of England, Walton & Co.,
Third and Vine Street, Philadelphia,
the damage being estimated at $4,000
to $4,000.
England, Walton e. Co are the pro-
prietors of the Unaka Tanning Co., of
this place.
The following report of the fire is
taken from Philadelphia paper.
"Five men were injured, several ,over-
come by smoke, and property less of
$40, 600 to $50, 600 sustained when part
of the plant Of England, Walton & Co.
on Vine Street was destroyed by fire
last night.
The dense smoke from the burning
leather hung over the neighborhood
for squares around, making it difficult
for the firemen to work. For radius
of square about the burning building
it was so dense that it was impossible
to see, and during the height of the
blaze the 1iremen dropped over at the
rate of several a minute. This iact, to-
gether with the peculiar arrangement
of the leather plant, made the fire one
OF the most difficult that the firemen
have been called upon to fight for some
| time.
England; Walton & Co. occupy the
properties on Third street, from No.
256 to 260, and it was in the rear of
those premises that the blaze was the
worst. On Vine street is large build
ing recently constructed by the COM
pany, extending from No. 80 to 800,
and next to it another new building
extending from 306 to 8OS, five stories
high. From the Third street properties
which are three stories high, with q
gable, to the Vine street building, is
bridge, and it was while fighting the
flames from that, that several firemen
were overcome.
The blaze started in the curing room
where quantity of leather was stored
1t is believed that the leather was piled
againsta hot steam pipe which caused
it to ignite. George Yeaser, head ship
per, was alone in the building on the
second floor front when he noticed the,
odor of burning leather. Rushing to the,
curing room in the rear he found that
it was filled with smoke through which
he fought his way iu an endeavor to-
reach the cause of the trouble. At the,
rear was door leading to the bridge,
and feeling that he was succumbing to
the smoke he tried to make his way
out. Finding it locked he started back
the way he had come and barely sue
ceeded in escaping.
Rushing to the street he notified Po-
liceman Sidebottom, of the Fourth dis
trict, and then collapsed Sidebottom
at once turned in an alarm and by the.
time the firemen arrived they found
the blaze of such serious proportions,
that second and third alarm was
turned in. ''iS -
For q time the firemen made no
headway against the blaze, but after
an hours battle they commenced to
get it under control.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-05-02

the delegation to the national
Harmon Clark Wilson all have
there seems TO be greatest activity among the
which named to the Nashville
it claimed by the Clark people here that
behind Clark that the
Ex-Governor
East Tennessee has kilograms
letters behind Clark
wish of the Senator Robert L.
TAYLOR that Tennessee delegation Washington
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
WHUIETT LIKELY
TO Be CANDIDATE
If HE RUNS FOR NEW BOARDs
UMtaAUr MAY BECOME AN
ALDERMAN.

If Robert Whittet stands for tha
administrative board, Jacob Umlauf nv
likely To become candidate for the
Board of Aldermen to succeed him.
That is the latest bit Of political gossip
out in Clay war5. where the pot 6|
nearly always ready TO boil II
MIR. Whittet Is now president OF tnoA
Board of Aldermen and is practica3ly
assured OF recollection to that BODY
IL he so desires. His friends. how0vers#
are anticipating an early Announces
ment to the effect that he Will be III
candidate for administrative board.
Mr.. Umlauf. at present, is u mernsA
her of the Common Council, AnAS
there is talk that he, too. would hk4S
to grace a seat on the same board
1t is more than probable, howevexs55
that he will not oppose Mr.. Whtttet&S
Another aspirant for administrative
honors from the same ward IN Al%s
derman John r. Don Leavy. whCaU5
hat is already in the ring. IVA
Being a holdover alderman. IRE
Don Leavy will not have tn particles
pate in the spring primary. II h9s
should later determine 10 be c0ntA4&N
with that honor alone.
And by way Of explanation. II MAJ
he stated that the administrations
board primary will not be held uh&1K
the fall. M
Encouragement of ward lines hn
shifted President refors. st tfta Cur
mon Council from Henry to Clay. A1I4
so 1t will devolve upon the Cl4a&
warders to do that gentleman k
honor OF returning him to C0unNl
Mr., Blake, OF Monroe. and 14x2I
Huber, of Henry. have also been sAt14
ed to Clay. They win both be III 1lQ
running again. but there Is talk ttIQ>&
the regulars will center upon 6eAtn1
Haddon. Richardson. Peters and UU
lauf, leaving Blake and Huber 0j
'ifr,nthe-. cold. However, If EMSIG
completes for aIdermanic honorS, tlIS
may haze n Look in. though 4h&eo
John I. Powers. one OF the incta1
bents, 10 be cared for, 323]
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL
PRESENT GALAXY OF STARS
Great Demand Part of Public for Seats May Cause
Management Close Subscription List Earlier Than
Usual and Put Single Seats Sale

yond the big Water He Will sail
from England within a few days and
after a brief series of recitais in New
York. Chicago and other American
cities. he will arrive here with the
stellar galaxy from the metropolitan
Opera House.
The appearance Of Powell is made
more nota bic by his association on the
same matinee program with Zim-
balist--the most famous of Russian
violinists. Efram Zirbalist is under
contract for this single performance
His violin will not be heard at either
of the night concerts, it being pos
sible to engage him only for the af-
ternoon of April 30th. Since his ar
rival In America Zimb aist has been a
veritable sensation wherever the
strains OF his wonderful instrument
were heard. Like Powell, he is COM
Iaratively a young man.
The enrolment of subscribing mem
bers continues at the Corley Company
building, Broad street, where business
agents of the Wednesday Club are in
charge. The number of new MEM
bers Is greater this year than ever
before. The best reservations are
given to the earliest subscribers. the
rule of First come. airst served
being rtgidly adhered to.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
MAY RED|sTR|CT
WHEN IT PlEAsEs

Continued From FRS. rage.)
is little doubt that every effort viii!
be made to have the senatorial dis
tricts stand pat until the members
Eiiall have gotten their political bear
ings on another term. Hence there
II little likelihood Of action even in
1914.
The failure OF the General Assem-
bly, to pass a measure that would
more equally divide the state rs to
its population will, beyond all man
ner of doubt. prove a strong weapon
in the hands Of the Republicans in
the Southwest. who VIII endcayor to
ms sss e'apfsaitsof sOssses o. Fine gtarine'
inequalities OF the present situation,
when one Legislative district In the
Southwest. Wise and nickenson, has
q population of $4,000 people. while
there are districts In other sections
OF the State having as few as 5000
and many having less than $4,000.
The Constitution. however. is alb
Goluteiy silent rs to House and sena-
tortal districts being made in ac-
cordancc with population. The only
ssuggestian al to DISTRICTS composed OF
contiguous territory and OF nearly
equal population as possible is with
regard to congressional districts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
TAFT IS SURE TO
GET EhDORSEM EN1
CONTINUED from First page.l

Continued from First pageo
is equivalent to the same thingp
who first brought the term steam
roller" into popular use.
Meet at Noon.
The convention Will convene in
Roanoke promptly at noon tomorrow
In the opera house. Temporary or
ganization will he effected and COM
mittecs named to get things In shape
FOR the permanent organization. II
Is expected the body will continue In
session until at least ii r, NJ.
In addition to the four delegates
at-iarge to Chicago, two electors-at-
large will be named and Il State chair
man will be chosen. This honor will
again fall upon the shoulders of MIR.
Slcmp, who aso enjoys the honor of
being the only Republican congress-
man from Virginia. Alvah Martin
viii be endorsed for reelection as
national committeeman at Chicago.
And, OF course, platform will be
adopted setting forth rEe principles
of the Grand Old Party and taking
the Democrats to task for alleged fail
ude to look after the peoples inser-
ests property. IL In ruInorcd that the
tUiy may have something to say re-
garding the question OF getting more
light on the fee system which the
Democratic officeholders trust fought
bitterly in the late Legislature. The
Republicans are expected to make q
bold stand for more light. unless Al
yah Martin, who Is clerk Of Norfolk
county court. brings out the steam
roller and brushes every move in this
direction. Mr.. Martin Is reputed 70
he the largest beneficiary of the fee
Ia a 4
docs not personally favor any move
mont calculated to deprive him OF the
bulk of his revenue from this source.
1t may he that the BODY will express
its disapproval OF the fee system on
general principles. without getting
down to specific uoints.
Altogether. Virginia Republicans
will send twenty-four delegates to Chi
cago In June, not counting the con.
testeted ones. Three districts have yet
to name their two delegates cacn.
They are the Fourth, Sixth and
Seventh.
Delegates Namcl.
The Bradyites have named ". r.
vawter and j. r. Brady. with Melvin
Flegenheimer and ]. Il. Stewar, as
they named George A. Han
son, while the other faction has named
b. b. Arnold for this position. Its
Chicago delegates are j. w. SARGENT
and c. l.. Harrison. with Edgar Allan
and e. r. Moore A. alternates.
Jonas Marcuse II the choice OF the
Cabellitcs for Third district elector.
the other side has named J. T.. Jones.
There II talk that some OF the
contingent may attempt 70
stampede the Roanoke convention for
Roosevelt. but this appears TO be
nothing more than mere idle rumor.
Il Il q safe wager that the couven-
ton will fiSht shy Of al reference to
tho liquor question: for the members
OF the q. O. r. had rather let that
issue remain where II II In the ranks
OF the Democrats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
THE FIRST GRAZ
HAIR SIGN OF AGE
Easy Way to Preserve Natural
!. Color Of the. Hair and
Make 1t Grow

4 harmless remedy, made from
common garden sage, quickly restores
gray hair 10 natural color. The care
OF the hair. to prevent II from losing
its color ana lustre, Is just az i'm
pcrtant as to care for teeth to keep
them from discoloring. Why epend
money for cosmetics and creams to
improve the complexion, and We, neg
lect your hair. when gray hair Is
even more conspicuous and sugges-
tive OF age than wrinkles or poor
complexion? OF the two, 1t il easier
to preserve the natural color and
beauty Of the hair than 1t Is to have
a good complexion.
All that IL necessary IL the occa-
sional use az Wyeth's sage and Sui
phur Hair Remedy. preparation III
common garden Sage and Sulphur,
combined with other valuable reine-
dies for dry. harsh, faded hair, dam
drum. itching scalp and falling hair.
After d few applications OF this SIM
Eie, harmless remedy, your hair VIII
gradually be restored to Its ns tura.
color. in short time the dandrulf
Viii be removed. and your hair viii
no Longer como out but Will start
TO grow ~ Nature intended Il shorl1.
Don't neglect your hair. for 1t goes
further than anything else IS ,a,.Ac
or mar your good looks. You can
TOR flfty cents : bottle. and your
druggist Will give your money back
II You are not satisfied after using.
Purchase bottle today yon viii
never rekret Il when you realize the
difference Il Will make IN your an
pearance Owens = Minor. 1909 Fast
Main. III !.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
SISTER HAS HER
BROTHER ARRESTED

Charged by his sister with having
forged her name TO an order for her
trunk, riaing ii of s3T and also forg-
ing her name to an order for So,
which was paid by Jennie Hunter,
John Harvey, a negro, was arrested
yesterday by Policemen Goldsby and
Campodonico and locked up in the
Flrst police station.
Harvey wrote out an order for his
sisters trunk. which contained in ad-
'dttion to- the money. as75 worth of
clothes, and went to the Hunter wo-
man, who delivered the trunk. Freak
ing 1t open. Harvey extracted the
money. He then wrote out an order
for IS, signing It also with his sis
ter's name, and this was accepted
without question by the Hunter wo-
man. who advanced the money.
When the sister went for the trunk
she was informed that her brother
had already secured 1t. She then
Ewore out the warrants for his ar
rest. He will appear before Police
Justice c-utchfield this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
THREE DIE FROM
DRINKING POISON
ANOTHER RUsHEs To OFFICE Of
PHYSICIAN AND Is SLOWLY
RECOVERING.
HAD BEEN ON SPPEE
BAY RUN, BALSAM AND WOOD Al
CoHoL WAS MIXTURE DEAD
MEN SUBSTITUTED FOR
WHIskEl.

fSrecial to The Richmond Nirgihlan.'
CAPE CHARLES, March 1o,--Ash-
err Hoistein. George Munger, and John
Hudson, of Chincotearue, died sud
denly today from drinkin" a conco
t4t1t1- r1f--ttt1t--rtrII .-furtrUZTpus- palsanl
and wood alcohol. For some weeks
these men are said to have been on q
drunken spree and 1t was supposed
their supplies of intoxicants were COM
ing from local speakeasy. OF wnfch
there are alleged to be many.
That the supply did not come from
such n source was discovered today
when John Hudson became suddenly
SICK and fell In the street dying half an
hour Later.
Liquor supply Runs short.
During the recent freeze, and most
of the time since. the supply of IL
quor has been short en- the island.
this being caused in part b. the ex-
ireme thirst developed during the
freeze when not drop could be OBJ
tanned II has scarcely come fast
enough since the embargo lifted and
the speakeasies have had I" resort to
all sorts OF schemes to meet the de-
mands of their patrons.
Barber Was Mixer.
George Munger. one OF the dead
men was a barber and 1t Ii said that
one of the sources OF the supply OF
alcoholics on this dry island was the
back room of his shop. Munger he
sides being a good barber had rep
utation as mixer OF good drinks.
and It Is supposed he Is the one who
compounded the cancoction the use
OF which resulted fatally.
One VIII Recover.
George Sturg3s was also taken i'll
but upon hearing of the death of the
other men he rushed 10 the Office OF
a doctor. who administered antidotes
and used the stomach pump. He is
slowly recovering. As soon as he la
able to appear an Investigation will
be made by the authorities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
While preparations are going for

While preparations are going for
ward in every department Of the
"Wednesday Club for the forthcoming
Spring Music Festival the necessity
Tor closing the subscription last
earlier this Year in becoming more
apparent.
Indications point to an unprecedent-
ed demand on the part of the puoiic
for seats singly and in pairs for one
or more of the three great concerts
for which songbirds and Instrumental
soloists Of worldwide fame have been
engaged. There are many thousands
of music lovers in Richmond. whose
means will not permit them to in
dulge in the luxury Of a full sub
scrlption emitting them to a pair OF
seats for each OF the concerts of the
festival series. The Wednesday Club
governors are solicitous for the in
lerests of the great body of music
lovers. it being one of the principal
aims and objects of the organlza ton
TO lend every ENCOURAGEMENT ana ala
to the promotion OF musical culture
among the people of Richmond and
Virginia and the elevation of popu
lar standards In music.
Hence the inclination to open the
door Of opportunity wider to the pub
list Of subscribing members OF the
club or allowing more time for the
single sale OF seats by starting the
pubic saIe earlier than III preceding
ssssrs. Mshisc no .dssstattc action has
been taken to this time, 1t Is prob
able that an effort viii be made at
the next meeting OF the managing
directors of the Spring Music fes-
tiyal to have the subscription books
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
Police Capture Two Tin,s.

Following up a telephonic tip. IT.
speakeasy was in full blast nx94]
Pulliam street, Policeman NaE1S
went there Yesterday afternoon
arrested Ernest Christian. . ne
Two pints Of whiskey which No I'm
legged to have been selling by the 1e<
arc held as evidence against him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
Slcsid--TilIn,an.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
POwIIATAN. March t0-A quiet
homo marriage took place at the
home 81 Mr.. and Mrs. William, NJ.
Tiiman near Fine Greek Mills, In
this county, Monday. when their
daughter. Miss Alice Tilnaan, became
the bride Of Hugh z. Slcdd. The
couple viii make their home In this
county. IL NJ,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
Boy Ix,ses An Far

Especial to The Richmond VirSinain.)
RRISOSBCRG. March 10
John Todd. 16 years old, fell twelve
feet from corn crib yesterday break
ing his arm and MASKING OF an ear
IT Is believed his hearing Will be I'M
paired by the accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11

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