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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
GOVERNOR VOTED
FOR MR.. CONFER

The governor states that he voted
for Mr., Conner and that like Mr.. Co
mer he was elected on a local option
platform.
He repudiated his platform and
forced statewide prohibition" says the
governor. and l carried out the COM
mand of my platform and restored local
option
Governor o'Neal declares that the
principal difference between Mr.. Conner
an1 himsalf Is that he believes TIE hest
method OF Regulating freight aud pas
senger rates Is through the agency of
the railroad commission. while Mr.. CO.
mer thinks the Legislature should fix
rates
The governor then discusses the re-
cent rate case between the state and
Louisville and Nashville Railroad COM
pany, and aecords credit for the victory
to the railroad commission and the
states attorpeNa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28

Regarding Mr.. Comeris statement that
there was more than $500. 900 in the
treasury when he went out of office,
Governor O'Neal states that the audi
tors report shows that on that day
there was s3f5,05S36 in the treasury.
"a much smaller sum than the million
dollars which Mr. Conner claims was In
the treasury when | entered upon my
office"
In answer to Mr.. colners statement
that his administration was never
"Lacyized" Governor O'Neal declares
that had Mr.. Conner not consented to
changing the law requiring every col
lar due the convict department TO be
paid directly into the hands of tho
state auditor the Lacy defalcation
would have been impossible The gov
ernor then refers to the Gunnelg de-
falcation which occurred during the
Conner administration. stating that Il
remained for him TO discover this dis
erepancy.
THE American people love a fighter"
declares the governor In conclusion. "a
fighter OF the type of Woodrow Wilson,
who courageously and ably advocates
great measures and policies. who hurs
a shining lance full aud fair at the
brazon front of the corrupt special In
terests and who INDUCES in no person
al abuse or unkind personal illusions"
The governor said that he Is willing
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
Will Is Sustained

Huntsville. July Especial. )--The
will of the late Mrs. Sarah Townsend
by which she bequeathed her estate,
valued at about s25,ooo, to her niece,
Mrs. Arthur Nance, has been sustained
after a trial which continued all dur
ing the week In the probate court The
will was contested by Mrs. Ella p
Powell, sister of the testater. who
claimed that Mrs. Townsend was not
mentally capable of making a will at
the time the will In question was ex-
ecuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
MAKES DEMAND IN
VIGOROUS TERMS

The demand of Consul Edwards was in
vigorous language. First telling the Mex
lean authorities that Dixon must be de-
lvered up to his friends and permitted
to be brought to Ell Paso without delay
the consul. said relative TO reparation;
Il do not merely request the arrest Of
these men. but in the name of the United
States government which l have the
honor to represent, / demand their arrest
and their trial and punishment for this
crime. My government will hold the milf
tary authorities of Juarez personally re-
sponsible for failure to obey this COM
mand."
Arthur Walker, the negro whom Dixon
was investigating when he was arrested,
and the soldiers who made the arrest im-
mediately were placed in jail, according
to the report of Colonel Castro commando
ing the Juarez garrison, TO e. w. Berk-
shire. supervising inspector of immigra-
tion for the United States on the Mexican
hDrf4efes tatssa+ l.s-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
Wounded immigration In
spector Brought To FL
PasO Yesterday
MAKES DEMAND IN
VIGOROUS TERMS
Consul Edwards Also Demands Trial
and Punishment of Those Respon-
sibIe for the Crime-Negro Is
Placed in Jail

El Pnso, Tex, July 27.-Charles d.
tion Inspector who was shot In Juarez
saturday by Mexican soldiers. WINS re-
leased from the Junrez hospital and
brought to E1 Paso today after Amer
lean Consul Il. ID. Edwards had made
demand for his release and for the
arrest of the men who shot him.
Mexican Consul Miranda and Guillermo
Porras, former secretary of state Of Chi
huahua, also interccded for the release
of Dixon, after conferences with the
United States officials, who represented
to the Mexicans the grave impression that
had been produced In Washington by the
news of the shooting of the inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
Tax Settlement

Marion, July 27-(special.)- Charles
z. King. Jr., tax collector for Perry
county, made his final settlement with
the state treasurer this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
TO SELECT SOMEONE
ALREADY IN RACE

While it is not believed that the local
option convention will decide upon any
local option candidate not already an
nounced, there Is every indication that
the convention will select one of those
already in the race for governor.
Charles Henderson. Capt. Reuben F.
Kob and John II. Wallace, Jr., have all
announced on the local option platform,
and should there be another local op-
tion convention, there is every proba-
bilty that one of these gentlemen will
be selected as the standard bearer of
that party in the present campaign.
While a number of prominent local op-
tionists have suggested the possibility
of a new candidate to represent them
in the present fight for governor 1t is
believed that the convention will deter
mine upon one of the local option candi-
dates already announced, and will ask
that he receive the support of that party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
CONCENTRATION OF
FORCES is NECESSARY

Concentration is the note sounded by
the various local option leaders. who
have visited Montgomery during the past
few weeks. They believe that the same
issues that confronted the people Of the
state in 1909. when the amendment fight
occupied the stage of attention, are be-
fore the people in the present campaign,
though under a different guise. While
the first fight meant a constitutional pro-
vision prohibiting the selling of liquor,
they declare that the present contest Is
based upon whether or not the legisla-
ture shall enact statewide laws.
None of the local option leaders who
have been In conference in Montgomery
during the past few weeks will allow
their names to be mentioned, They con-
stitute some of the most Important ele-
ment in the state and took leading
part in the movement In 1909.
Governor O'Neal declines to say wheth-
er or not he has participated in any of
the aforesaid conferences, though admit
ting that he had learned of the move
ment TO call together another local OPP
tion convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
PHYSICIANS THINK
MAN WILL RECOVER

Dixon was released to Mr.. Berkshire and
brought to El Paso to a hospital where
his physicians believe he Will recover
Mr.. Berkshire said tonight he made no
demands on the Mexican officials, but
had reported to his superiors the facts
concerning the arrest of himself and In
spector Clarence Galley when they went
TO Juarez Saturday following the shoot
ing of Dixon.
Mr.. Berkshire said that from what he
had learned the negro, Walker, when he
learned that Dixon Was in Juarez inves-
tigating white slave case in which
Walker had been implicated informed the
Mexican officials that Dixon was there
with bottle of chloroform ready to
chloroform and kidnap him.
1t is said the negro then bought drinks
for the soldiers who We're to make the
arrest.
When the Mexican soldiers had appre-
hended Dixon they marched him to the
suburbs of the city instead of to the
military barracks or city hall. This. ac-
cording TO Dixon's statement, reiterated
tonight led him to suspect that he was
going to be executed.
As matter of elf-preservation, he de-
clared, he fled and became the target of
many bullets, only one of which took ef-
feet, striking him in the back and pene-
trating his body. Another bullet struck
his shoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
Ride Into Crowd

i The huge crowd. Miss Pankhurst lead
ing, moved down Whitehall toward Down
Ing street. A platoon of police which
had come at double quick from Scotland
Yard. formed a Gordon across the road.
which was effectively aided by block
ade of wheeled conveyances. Mounted po-
lice rode into the crowd, scattering It
and driving the people down various
streets, while officers In plain clothes
got possession of Miss Pankhurst after
a fist fight with her bodyguard of East
End youths.
The mounted men cleared a way for
the prisoner to a cab Miss Pankhurst
was driven to Holloway Jail to serve the
remainder of her sentence or stay until
she is again released through hunger
strike. In the station house she strug-
gled desperately with the officers and
smashed window with a rule.
After Miss Pankhurst had been taken
into custody, two women were arrested
for throwing stones at Mr.. Asquiths win
dows. During the rioting several police
men were badly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
WILSON DECLINES TO
DISCUSS AFFAIR

Ambassador Wilson declined to discuss
the affair. but he will probably explain
his Views on such happenings when he
meets President Wilson at 2:3o o'clock
iftsftion of conditions siiff sfesleo. 'rlte
President had Ambassador Wilson's long
report in hand toaay, studied it carefully
and after an early conference tomorrow
with Secretary Bryan will be prepared
to inquire of the ambassador what reme-
dies he would suggest.
In the meantime. the ambassador would
give no mixing of the recommendations
he has in mind beyond the general state
ment that mis- plan would seal the friend
ly relations between Mexico and the Unit
cd States and protect likewise the in
terests of American citizens in the south
ern republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
LOCAL OPTIONISTS WILL
CALL CONVENTION SOON
TO DECIDE ON CANDIDATE
SYLVIA PANKHURST
ON WARPATH AGAIN
Inspiration of Big Demon
stratiOn i'm LOndOn-Put
Back i'm Jail

London, July 27-Sylvia PanShurst,
on license under the "cat and mouse
law" was the leader of suffragette
demonstration today which surpassed
all previous Sunday afternoon affairs
of the sort. During the rioting which
followed. Miss Pankhurst was rear
rested and taken to Holloway Jail.
The meeting, held in Trafalgar
square by the mems federation for
seonlan's suffsAke and the East End
branch of the Women's Social and Po-
litical union, had been announced in adj
vance and this fact and also rumor
that charge upon Premier Asquith's $
residence with resolutions was planned,
brought enormous crowds into the
square.
'On to Downing street. was the
watchword, and but for vigorous work
by the mobilized police, who arrested
Miss Pankhurst and 20 men and women
supporters. there would have been win
dow smashing and perhaps worse dam
age at the premier's house The pro-
NSSSioh VI lutn anu women nH1cled
from White Chapel to Trafalgar square
with constantly growing crowds follow
ing.
1t entered the square with the band
playing the Marseilles and planted BAN
ners ON the plinth of tho Nelson col
umn, Miss Pankhurst made a dramatic
appearance from among the crowd and
was dragged to the plinth amid great
cheering.
When the demonstration had subsidized
she made an impa ssioned speech
THE time for speaking is over" she
said. Deeds, not words, are wanted Let
us all go to Downing street"
She concluded by saying she was go
ing to defy the authorities and carry
resolutions to the premier's residence her.
self. A roar of approval greeted this an
nouncement and in an instant Miss Panl<-
hurst, with a bundle of papers in her
hand, was swept off the plinth by the
mob and the square was a mass of ex-
pit ed M ctr, limo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
REFUSED TO ALLOW
CLOTHING REMOVED

Wounded, he was taken to the Juarez
hospital by his captors and there. IN
der a military guard Of three soldiers
he was kept from Saturday afternoon
until late today when he was removed
to El Paso The Mexicans refused even
to allow the blood-soaked clothing to be
removed, although they did permit DR..
Tappan, of the immigration office, to cut
the clothing and treat the wound Sat
urday afternoon
Indignation at the Mexicans runs high
In El Paso tonight and the treatment
accorded Dixon has strained relations in
this city between Americans and Mex
leans as has no other incident attend-
ant upon the present revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
Important Factor

The ambassadors experience with out
bursts against American citizens such as
those against which the American gov
ernment today lodged protest will make
him an important factor in whatever pol
icy is adopted toward the Huerta gov
eminent on account of yesterdays devel-
opmcnts at Juarez and Chihuahua. The
demand that the soldiers at Juarez be
court martaled and that the guilty be
punished is a much more pointed request
than has hitherto been voiced by the
American government.
Although Mcdonald. who is Bissell's
fellow prisoner at chihuahua. is re-
ported to be an English subject, the
demands for protection covered botn
individuals and the American consul
at chihuahua was ordered to so to the
extreme of precaution to prevent harm
from befalling the two mining men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28

secretary Bryan was at the state de-
partment for short time today con-
ferring with subordinate officials in
the Latin American division. He stated
later that the kilograms ordering an
Investigation constituted the only ac-
tions that would be taken for the pres
ent, but that the American government
intends to pursue its inquiries vigor-
ously
While the demands today were di-
rected toward the Huerta government,
the constitutionalists. according to re-
ports here. are making every effort to
gain favor with the United States by
aHording all possible protection to
Americans and their interests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-28
ONLY $315,05S.36
IN THE TREASURY

state's attorneNs
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
First English Dock.

In England the first dock was con- structed at Liverpool in 170S.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
ArkanSans Start Highway.

Pine Bluff, Nov. l1.-First work on the Jefferson County 22-mile pike to connect with a highway i1 Pulaski and Saline counties. and which will make Ia complete modern highway be- tween Pine Bluff and Little Rock, commenced several days ago, and from now on the work will be pushed rapidly. Only few squares of concrete have been laid thus far, but two big con- crete mixers and a large force of men and teams will be busy from now on near the terminus of the block paving on West Pull len street. This stretch of work will end about two and one-half miles this side of Farrell. This paving Is known as the dollar way" and will cost Jefferson County taxpayers $158,000.
 Judge c. NJ. Philpot will on Saturday let the contract for four bridges which will span small streams along the route. Two of the bridges are to be To- cated near Jefferson Springs and two near Farrell. Cost will be S5,000. The construction will be made at the rate of about two miles per month.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
Mrs. L.ala Morgan.

Mrs. Lala Morgan, aged 18- years, died at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday morning from an at tack of congestion at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Prosper at 922 Front street. The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at Walnut Grove, the services being conducted by Rev. B. L. Milford.
 The family are newcomers to Newport and desire to express through the Independent their thanks for many kindnesses shown them in their grief by a hospitable people.
 The deceased is survived by a little baby only ? weeks old, who will be cared for and reared by the grandparents.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
Win Suit For Wedding Dress

Batesville, Ark, Nov. 12.-A Isuit instituted by Weaver-Dowdy Co. of Batesville against Mrs. Beulah Taylor Fritz, on appeal to the supreme court, was on Monday reversed and remanded. The case was tried in the Faulk- ner county circuit court the first time, and appealed by the Bates vile company.
 It is alleged that Mrs. Fritz bought one of her wedding trousseau from the Weaver Dowdy Co.,, and failed to pay for it. She claimed that the dress did not fit, and that she return ed it. But the company claims that she kept the dress for three or four weeks before she return ed it and that they had already settled with the garment makers who made the dress.
 Judgment in the lower court went to the defendant, but the case is now reversed and re- manded, and that means that Weaver-Dowdy Co. will win the suit and costs of the case.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
PULLMAN BROTHERS
 BOTH BOUND OVER
To Grand Jury On Charge Of Murder Of George Fond
 ring Saturday Night.

We, the jury find that George Fondring came to his death by knife wound inflicted on his person Saturday evening November s and we recommend that Jim and Bert Pullman be held for the grand jury, but re- commend reasonable bail.-R. Topp, foreman.
 This was the verdict of the in- quest jury, which under the able direction of Prosecuting At torney C. M. Erwin and Coron- CT John Melville probed into the murder of the horse trader who was stabbed and slashed to death one mile north of New port on the Jacksonport road about 7:30 o'clock the evening of the circus.
 The inquest was concluded Tuesday afternoon about , O. clock, and the jury was compos- ed of R. Topp, R. E. Becton, W. w. Campbell, J. R. Nelson, D.. A. Carr, R. c. Horton, Rufus Us sery, w. C. McDougal, J. J. Me Kinley, w. c. Bleakley, M. M. James and William Boswell.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
Rock Crushing Plant Ready

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Nov. I2.-Ir is announced by the Highway Commission, k. C. Dye, chair man, that the rock crushing plant recently leased by the Commission west of the city, will begin operations next Mon day. Manager M. F. Dickinson k making all the preliminary ar- engagements for an active cant p&ign in furnishing material for good roads at actual cost. It is estimated that 25 per cent will be saved tO county judges and Improvement districts in theple.- chase of material, and when Ike plant i@ paid for in two or three years, at least one-haIf can b. saved. The plant will start opef= ations with 75 state conyicts. to be increased to one hundred soon.
 Commissioner Dye, who origi- nated the scheme, is writing the county judges of the state, as follows:
 "Crushed stone will be fur- nished to county judges for road and bridge work at cost of pro. duction, and the Commission will undertake to secure from all railroads a half rate on all stone purchased by counties of road improvement districts.
 "The plant is what is knowp. as a Gravity Plant which does away with all obnoxious and eX- pensive elevators now in use by other plants, and this, coupled with the further fact that it will be operated by convict labor will enable the Commission to supply stone at a price material. ly under prevailing prices. ,
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
Fridays Bargains.

The highest patent flour worth 85c sack only 6Oc.
 4 packages Corn Flakes only 25c worth 10c package. The finest creamery butter on- ly 35c.
 Cream cheese, 18c.
 Ladies Balkan and Tango Sweaters, the S3 values only $1.69.
 The $500 kind only S2.e8.
 s3.50 Near Wool Blankets, silk bound only, S2.49.
 Our big sale is still going on and if you want bargains we have them. 92d3t. BoWen's Cash Store.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12

Free Dinner Thanksgiving Day. To the needy mothers and chil- dren of Newport:
 The American Salvation Band will give a dinner to the needy mothers and children of this city on Thanksgiving day. They ask the help and cooperation of all the good citizens of Newport. Anyone desiring to help by giving canned fruit, money or an order for groceries can do so' Your offering will be appreciat- ed and have it's part in this wor- thy cause.
 The Salvation Band needs your old clothing to give to those m need. Phone and some one Will call for them.
 GEN. L. L. LEWIS,
 Officer In Charge, . Phone 3O1, Ill Plum. az
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
Marriage License.

J. W. Carter and Jackquine Barker, both of Swifton.
 E. M. Massey and Annie Sher- Till, both of Batesville.
 Dorman Mathis and Viola Dunn, both of Newport.
 F. B. Pearce, Holdenville, Ok lahoma and Lena Allen, Alicia.
 J. A. Cheshier and Mrs. Ella Bates, both of Newport.
 A. T. Nash and Mary Pettis. colored, both of Weldon.
 J. w. Sartain and Mrs. Mary Matilda Barnes, both of New port.
 C. H. l.. Klaine and Mrs. An nie L. James, both of BatesvilIe
 Ed Guffey and Mary Counts. both of Clover Bend.
 Will Campbell and Mrs. Mar garet Williams, both of Ingle- side.
 Charles Bright and Viola Parks, colored, both of Newport.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12

delivered an excellent address on prohibition. At the close of the program quite a large number gave their names for member ship and some 15 or 20 men and boys stood up pledging them selves that they would never drink any intoxicating liquors as beverage. The ladies of our city have done good work along the lines ofprohibition for which they are to be commended. Their organization is in fine con- dition and prospering.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
|ns S2,OO0 Judgment.

sville, Nov 11.-J. W.
 by his father and next
 was awarded a judgment lat noon in the circuit Igainst the Iron Mountain sum of S2,000 in his per hjury case.
 Buit was begun Saturday. fnplaint alleged that as a bf an accident that hap b him when he was in the
 of the company, his fas impaired and his ner- Fstem seriously injured. F alleges that a defective book handled by him
 him to lose his footing
 from a box car.
 lttorneys for Brown were ichardson and Sam Moore esvllle and Jos. M. Stay Newport. The railroad presented by McCaleb &
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
Ladies Auxiliary Meets.

The Auxiliary of St. Paul's church met with Mrs. l.. Minor Monday afternoon. The meet ing was ) very interesting one and work of the society was dis cussed and planned for the fu- ture.
 The proceedings of the recent Episcopal Council held in New York City were discussed at length. Nice refreshments con- cluded the meeting.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
Griffin RecOvers Teams.

In @ replevin suit before Els quire John Loftin Tuesday, J. H. Griffin recovered a team of horses valued at $325 from Hood Churchman, the jury finding for plaintiff. s. M. Stuckey repre- sented the plaintiff and Gustave Jones the defendant.
Newport daily independent., 1913-11-12
| KILLED .,,..on[e
|,orseuower Boiler Of (sl Saw Mill At Russell Exploded.

E. Nov. 11.-Foor men
 ;l1ed-three instantly
 so.horsepower boiler at |Roetzel's sawmllI near e
 White county, 23 miles
 st of searcy, exploded at Rock this morning
 cad are: Hatfield, aged 35, block l His body was hurled 5o b his head torn nearly
 $ body. Is survived by
 and little daughter. Hatfield, aged 25' un-
 Was employed at the |ofsetter. His body was |rled a considerable dis
 nd terribly mangled, |arrimore, fireman. His bs crushed and his body ed almost beyond recog- l His wife is dead, but he |ved by three children. bm Davis, aged 1S' help barried. He was hurled land his right leg torn off, A for two hours after the bn.
 |said that the explosion ked by allowing the water boiler to get too low after told water was suddenly Into the overheated boil |e force of the explosion t for a radius of three In the town of Russell, les west of the mill, win hes were rattled by the the explosion.