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Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
FRAUDS MUST
GO TO Pen
Advertised To Sell Detective
Badges and Were Getting
The Money.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
Little Rock, April 18.-Asa H.
Emenheiser, of Hot Springs,
was convicted in federal court
Thursday afternoon on a charge
of using the mails to defraud,
and sentenced to a year and a
day in the penitentiary at At
lanta.
About February 26 he and
Joe Prigden established at Hot
Springs what they called the In
ternational Detective Bureau.
They advertised in several hun
dred papers that they would
send an appointment as detec-
tive and a badge and other Gre
dentials to desirable persons
who would send them So. When
they were arrested March 13.
they had received about 500, and
since that time a large number
of other letters addressed to
them, and containing the So re-
mittance, has come into the
hands of the postoffice inspect
or. Prigden turned states evil
dence.
The two men came to Arkan-
sas from Oklahoma. They claim
ed they were running a legiti-
mate detective agency, but the
government convinced the jury
to the contrary.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
LOOK HERE FOR 1T.
Many a Newport Reader Will Be
Interested.

When people read about the
cures made by a medicine en-
dorsed from far away, is it sur.
prising that they wonder if the
statements are true? But when
they read of cases right here at
home, positive proof is within
their reach, for close investlga-
ton is an easy matter. Read
Newport endorsement of Doan's
Kidney Pills.
J. H. Willis, farmer, R. F. D.
No. 2, Newport, Ark, says: Il
was suffering intensely from kid
ney complaint at the time | pro-
cured Doan's Kidney Pills at
buttons Drug Store. l had
what l thought to be inflamma-
ton of the bladder, at any rate
the symptoms pointed to this
trouble. The secretions from
nv kidneys passed too frequent
| w, particularly during the night
and my rest was thus broken. l
attributed my trouble to the poor
drinking water in this locality.
Thinking that Doan's Kidney
Pills would help me, l got a sup
Div and they permanently rid me
of the trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster-Milburn co.,
Buffalo, New York, sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other. (Adv.)
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
To Fix Date of Hanging.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
Little Rock, April 18.-The
attention of Acting Governor
Futrell has been called to the
case of Clarence Schumann, a
Hot Springs murderer, whose
case was affirmed by the Su-
preme court February Fl. The
Acting Governor looked up the
papers in the case Thursday,
but did not fix a date for the ex-
ecution. 1t is the first time the
official had ever been called to
pass upon a case which will take
the life of a fellowman, and for
that reason he is going slow.
Schumann killed his wife. 1t is
probable that Friday, May 10th
will be the date decided upon.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
To Publish Life OF Davis.
to Independent.

Little Rock, April Isl. S.
Dunaway, known to three
fourths of the voters of Arkan-
sas, who is writing sketch Of
the life of former Senator Jeff
Davis, while in the city Friday
stated he would complete the
work about June l, and it would
be published and on sale a
month later. The book will con-
tain many sayings of the de-
ceased senator.
Dunaway heard Jeff Davis
make over $50 speeches, and has
been collecting data for the
book for number of years.
Dunaway stated that he has re-
ceived letters from book a.
gents all over the country de-
string the right to sell the book
in their communities.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
Looks Like Blackmail Scheme.

Joe and Dick Bandy, sons of
Mrs. Oh Bandy of Tuckerman,
were arrestedThursday at Tuck
erman on the charge of seduc-
ton, alleged to have occurred in
Fort Smith last Christmas. The
young men were brought to
Newport by Deputy Sheriff Gro
yer Gardner and were allowed to
return home next morning, ar
engagements having been made
for their appearance next Mon
day in Fort Smith, to which
place they will be accompanied
by their attorney, Judge M. M.
Stuckey.
Both boys enjoy good repu-
tations at home and come from
an excellent family. The whole
affair looks like Matchmaking
scheme to their friends at home
and we believe that upon an in
vestigation of the charges, they
will be proven groundless.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
Clean-Up Going On.

( The general cleaning up is 60
ing on in our city today and GER
talnly is very gratifying to the
Civic Improvement Club and is
no doubt, to every person in
Newport who loves clean streets
and yards. 1t is also a pleasure
to the club to have the co-opera-
ton of the Board of Health in
this work, which means a great
deal to the cause.
Two wagons were kept busy
all day, carting away rubbish and
many were the words of praise
heard on every hand; that neve"
before had Newport been so
clean.
A committee from the club
rode up and down the alleys all
day inspecting the work and
in most cases report very little
trouble with those who have not
entered into the spirit of clean
ing up.
The committee was delighted
with the work on Remmel av-
enue, saying it was the joy of
the days work, but also declare
that Front street looked worse
than any part of town, but it is
hoped it will come in for it's
share of leveling and cleaning
up later on.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18

ted.
This decision was rendered at
the time the citizens of Dallas
county wished to vote on a court
house question, citizens of
Garland county wished to vote
on gambling in Hot Springs, and
citizens of Hampstead county
desired to vote upon liquor IL
cense for Fulton. The citizens
of Boone county have been no.
titled they will have to put up
with the fish law and ask the
next legislature to repeal it.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
Arkansas Law Better.
Little Rock, April IT, Tn

Little Rock, April IT, That
Arkansas has even a better
'blue sky" law covering stock
corporations and the promotion
of new concerns than has the
state of Kansas, where the au-
thorities have been enforcing
a statute of this kind for the
past two years, is the opinion of
Col. j. w. Oathout, state audit
or, who with J. J. Beavers, the
special deputy in charge of the
enforcement of the new Arkan-
sas statute, today returned
from a weeks visit to the Kan
sas capitol to investigate the adj
ministration of the law in that
state.
The advantage of the Arkan-
sas law, thinks Col. Oathout,
and in this he is joined by the
Kansas authorities, lies in the
fact that in Arkansas a new con-
Germ promoting a stock propo-
sition where the stock is paid
for in installments must give
a good and sufficient bond to
fortify the buyers against pos
sible failure Of the company. In
Kansas no bond is required, the
authorities merely relying on
the stringent examination of the
company made at the time of
entrance. Kansas, perhaps, has
a more exacting law in the ma
ture of entrance equirements,
but, lacking the bond feature, it
is not regarded as secured a
gainst fake promoting concerns
so we'll as the Arkansas statute.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
Tuckerman High School Com
mencement Program.

The editor acknowledges the
receipt of an invitation to the
commencement exercises of
the Tuckerman High School,
Saturday evening, May 3 at 8
o'clock. Miss Clara r. Harvey.
one of Tuckerman's brightest
and most accomplished young
ladies is the only member of the
class of 1918 and the following
program has been arranged for
the commencement exercises.
Invocation-Rev. w. P. Talk
ington.
Duet, "Cujus Aninam"- RIOS
sini-Misses Davis and Sylla
Harvey.
Reading, Selected-Miss Lind
ley.
Vocal Solo, Selected-Mrs. E.
R. Williamson.
Essay, what Constitutes a
Woman's Education"-Clara R.
Harvey.
Address-Dr. C. H. Brough.
Music-Selected.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18

Jonesboro, April N7.-The
other son of w. H. FARMER died
last night near Cash of meifl1
tbs. He was thirteen years of
age and was taken i'll last Friday
at noon. His older brother, age
10 years, died Monday. This:
makes four deaths of meningi-
tbs at Cash a. there are YET.
four cases.
One new case developed last
night. 1t was the child Of Mrs
Walters, widow lady, and is a.
grand-child of J. w. Walters, a
prominent farmer living west Of
the city. 1t is about six years Of
age.
The people Of that vicinity are
greatly alarmed, while the wea-
Their conditions are favorable for
stamping out the disease, yet it
is feared that there will be many
more cases yet. =
Several cases and deaths are
reported at Deckerville. A man
died there last night and Under.
taker James Gregg was called
there today to embalm the badly
for shipment to his former.
home. His name could not be-
learned. It is thought the ply
sicians have the situation under
control there and the epidemic
will soon be over.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
Baby Drowned in Bath Tub.

Little Rock, April 17.-Fred-
erick Ray Becker, the one-month-
|0ld son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c..
Becker, of 2314 Battery street,
was drowned about 10 o'clock
this morning in a bathtub at the
family residence. Mrs. Becker
was bathing the baby. The tele-
phone rang, and she went to an
swer it. While she was absent
her small son, Arthur, turned
the water into the tub. She re-
turned to find the baby strangl-
ed.
DR.. Oscar Gray was called, but
When he arrived the baby was
dead. He made a call for the
pulmoter at the City Hall. This
arrived later, with DR.. Mahlen
u. Ogden in charge. From IL
o'clock until 1870 o'clock these
TWO doctors, together with wo-
men, who came from nearby
homes, worked to save the ba-
oy's life, but their efforts were
futile. Mrs. Becker is prostrat-
ed.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
Arkansas Will Boom.
,c;o1 tn Tndependent.

Special to Independent.
Little Rock, April 18.-W. A.
Brown, an Iowa visitor at the
Department of Agriculture
Thursday, after having travel
ed over a portion of the state
was free in his praise of Arkan-
sas, and declared immigration
will soon head this way in great
volume. He says Canada is not
entitled to the settlers it has
been getting when it is SO far De-
hind Arkansas in natural re-
sources.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
VfRNOR GRANTS
FIRST PARDON
runaway Boy Who Burglar
lied store In Sewer
County.
Indonendent.

bal To lllOSP
|ttle Rock, April 18.-Touch-
Il the appeal Of a gray head
fstber, and on recommends
Of the grand jury of Sewer
pty, prosecuting attorney icy
20 and all other court off,
] and many prominent citi-
Of the county, Acting Gov
pr Futrell on Wednesday
hted his first pardon, and ev-
btly imagining the ice had
broken and pardons would
Easy to get thereafter, a per-
deluge Of pardon petitions
he'd upon the chief executive
lrsday.
Tot a pardon was granted,
vever. The Wednesday par
was issued to free a youth
B had run away from college
Iowa to seek his fortune, and
secure bread and butter, had
kglarized a store in Sewer
nty. The boy was given 4
lrs in the penitentiary, and
worked two weeks on the
tie farm when liberated. Many
lite officials and prominent cit
|hs of Iowa appealed for the
fdon of this boy.
30 set is Acting Governor Flu
Ill against pardons that he has
clined to issue pardons to pa
led convicts who have been out
/ months and have good rec
lis. The law says the govern
may pardon the paroled con-
cts at the end of this time,
t Acting Governor Futrell
ates he does not care for the
sponsibility of taking the
idle off of these fellows" He
lieves in holding the peniten-
Try sentence over them to in
re good behavior in the fu-
re.
The penitentiary commission
5 recommended the pardon of
BOY in the reform school, as
the former superintendent
that institution, who has serv-
more than half his term, and
S a model record. The COM
ssioners stated they would
We paroled the boy, but his
rents have moved to Canada,
d a parole would not permit
m to leave the state and fol-
v them. Acting Governor Flu
ell heard the plea and gave
t no decision, which means
at the punishment must con-
Tue and the law be upheld.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18

DR.. Oscar E. Jones on Thurs
day bought the home place Of
Mr.. ~. H. Morris on Laurel
street occupied by Mr.. Gullette
and Fl lily, and will make con-
siderable improvements.
Newport daily independent., 1913-04-18
Choir Practice.

There will be choir practice at
St. Paul's church this evening
at 7:30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-08

old Pennsylvania railway depot at 9Th
and streets is authorized, which will be
suitable for inaugural balls and other
purposes, and will supply what is looked
upon as a vital need in this city. An
endowment fund of half million is to be
provided by the George Washington Me-
mortal Hall Association.
An amphitheater at Arlington to cost
$750,GC0 is to be built. while plans are 70
be made for a memorial bridge over the
river connecting Arlington directly with
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-08
ADDS TO HOLDINGS
District Big Realty Owner I'm
der New Laws.
TO REDEEM ROCK CREEK
Unusual Bit Of Natural Beauty Will
Be Decentralization to
Zoo Grounds.
70 REDEEM ROCK CREEK

A striking feature Of the District legis-
lation Of the Congress that has just come
to a close is the provision that was made
for adding to the public realty holdings
The appropriation for the purchase OF
the squares between the Union station
and the Capitol building was lost in the
veto Of the sundry civil bill.
But in acquiring the ground eventually
nearly 100000 is to be spent. The re-
suit will add much to the attractiveness
of the city and will be specially effective
at this gateway of the city, where visitors
will get their first impression.
The other principal approach to the
city via the bridge over the Potomac
where the tide of travel from the south
comes into the city is to be further en-
HANGED In its charm by the provision
which was made for connecting Potomac
Park with Rock Creek Park.
Redeem Rock Creek Valley.
rrbe henef1t of this improvement will be
generally enjoyed. as it will redeem the
valley of Rock creek from being public
DUNN and will preserve for all time an
unusual bit Of natural beauty A deeply
wooded glen in the midst of city streets
is so uncommon as to be distinctive IN
cities of the world, and as the years go
on no doubt the valley Of Rock creek
will come to be regarded as one of the
chief features in the attractions of this
city.
Addition to Zoo Grounds.
Another large acquisition of land will
be the addition to the grounds OF the
Zoo by taking in. the tract that adjoins
the western entrance on Connecticut ave-
nue. and extends south to Cathedral ave-
nue..
Equally notable is the provision made
for public building on the square,
owned for some years by the government.
bounded by 18th and 10th, e and
streets, sheie IS to be built great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-08
Building for Archives.

Authority is given for the preparation
of plans for a building for archives on a
site to be selected and submitted for the
of Congress. The cost of the
building is to be about $l,50O,OO0 The
erection Of a great hall on the site of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-08

structure costing S2.JOO.O00, which win be
the home of the geological survey. the
reclamation service. bureau of mines. In
dian Office and other bureaus of the In
terror Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-08
Sixteenth Street Highlands
"The Best Suburb of Washington

THE EXERCISE OF FoREsIGIT prospective home
desbiy will be largely determined Lo
annually failure
1855
SIXTEENTH STREET
rapid and substantial This opinion well substna by the
THEY KNOW VALUE Their
fol superb ecuon u : : = is
combined It will interest WATCH
HIGHLANDS GROW.
We nvitan
andbe S
methods of Elegant finish Charming locations Re-
HOLLOW TILE You'll be beauty elegance and
land to
atre SOLD DIRECTLY BY OWN
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Phone Gel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-23
RUDE ARNOLD HURLS
Charge At DORSEY
Claims Solicitor Knows Frank
is Innocent

Atlanta, August 22.-Attorney RUB
Arnold hurled the race question likt
bombshell into the midst of tn,
Frank trial yesterday and today, de
claring that Frank was being perse
cuted because he was Jew, and tina
'the murederous bestiality that rob
Der little Mary Phagan of her life i:
scarcely worse than the spirit tina
would deprive this man of justice"
Mr. Arnold's speech is tentamoun
to accusing the detective department
and the solicitors office of deliberate
ly framing up to convict and hang d
man whom they know to be innocent
Hugh Dorsey's friends are outraged
The public is somewhat amazed. Seeds
of bitterness and animosity are being
sown among Atlantians that will bear
fruit when Leo Frank and Mary Pha
gan are forgotten.
The prosecution and the defense are
going after each other in about the
rawest hammer-and- tongs style ever
seen in an Atlanta court room.
The most sensational single incident
in connection with the speeches of the
attorneys thus far is the charge of the
defense that Frank is being persecut-
ed because he is Jew.
Gentlemen, he has inherited 1000
years of persecution" said Mr.. Arnold.
He has endured persecution and his
family has endured it. The Jews have
been thrifty, and envy has been the re
suit"
Later in his speech, Mr.. Arnold
said, Il have never seen such venom
as there is in this trial. No wolf in
the forest, no beast in his cage is so
savage as these people who would
hang this man on the fiimsiest sort OF
evidence"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-23
JUDGE John A. COBB ON NEGRO PROBLEM

. ton propounded a heavier response
bility rests upon us than on the ne
gro. He is to us "as clay in the hands
of the potter 1t is our duty to SO
shape his course that he will prove
to be a reliable laborsr.
Judge Cobb declared that We are
cognizant of the fact that naturally
the negro is not malicious or revenge
full, but he is easily influenced.
He has no conception of gratitude
1t follows that in cases in which the
white man is seeking to protect the
negro from injustice at the hands OF
white man, the negro is prone IT,
think that such action justifies him ill
being impertinent and offensive to
white people generally.
81 have frequently" said the judge,
had to tell them that when a white
man does them a favor Or protects
them against injustice, the white man
is forced to knock them down in or
der to make them know their proper
place"
Judge Cobb suggested that this Is
one of the most serious things that
confronts us in trying to protect the
negro against those who desire ID
treat him unjustly. He regretted that
there are some of our own people who,
knowing that particular characters
tic of the negro, are willing to take
advantage of it because they also
know the embarrassing position in
which we are placed when called up
on to protect the negro.
Judge Cobb said that the man who
would solve this problem and thus re
store the confidence of the negro in
our people, and, at the same time,
save the negro from placing a wrong
construction on our kindly motive.
:, ould be proclaimed benefactor OF
both races.
AS a slave, the negro was religious
ly cared for in every particular, and
was taught the all-important lesson o.
implicit obedience.
All this was quite undone during
carpet-bag days. Following in that
damaging wake was the act of en-
franchisement.
rs it any wonder" queried judge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-23
STATE owns VALUABLE
RAILROAD PROPERTY
Report Shows That ". 8 A.
is Increasing in Value

Atlanta, August 22.--When the spec
ial committee appointed by the legis-
lature meets to take up the Western
& Atlantic Railroad question, it will
have some interesting new figures be-
fore it. Large gains over the year
previous are shown in the gross and
net earnings of the road. The gain in
gross earnings is over $270,0OO. The
gross earnings per mile of the Western
& Atlantic are nearly three times as
much as the Southern, the Central an !
the Coast Line. 1t is indicated by all
the comparative figures that the states
property is growing yearly more val
liable. All these figures will be sub
mitted in detail to the joint committee
of which Representative Barry Wright
of Floyd is chairman.
This committee will report to the
next session of the legislature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-23

Martin V. Calvin, in Atlanta Consti-
tution)
At the annual convention of the
Georgia Agricultural society, recent
ly held at Cuthbert, Judge John A.
Cobb, of Americas, son of Gen. How
ell Cobb, read a very interesting pa
per on The Negro Problem"
The arguments advanced were force
fully presented and made a deep I'M
preston on the convention
Judge Cobb manifested independ-
ence of thought as became one who.
from lifetime association with the ne r..
groes is perfectly familiar with, their
character, and cherishes for the race
indy feeling. He discussed the ne.
gro as an inferior race, intended by
the Creator to be a "hewer of wood
and drawer of water"
he argued that, in all our relations
with the negro, we should make him
understand and recognize the fact that
mat is in white mans country: that
MS presence here was brought about
ny agencies for which we are in no.
wise responsible, but, so long as he
properly conducts himself, we will
guarantee to him the rights to which
ne Is justly entitled.
Dependent as we are on agriculture
'or support, maintenance and pros
perlly we require reliable labor in
order to win success. The negro is
"ere-known to us, and we are known
10 hlm For our purposes, he is the
Best available laborer.
Are we pursuing a proper course
" keep this labor satisfied and 10
make it efficient and reliable?"
Judge Cobb argued that, in meeting
"e situation presented by the ques-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-23

borrowing money as freely as has
been the custom; therefore, the ne
groes demands had to be denied See
the result! We are this year maxine
the cheapest crop we have made in
years, and our labor has been salts
factory. Necessity forced the condi-
ton. We met it with a firm and
united stand"
Blind tigers, gambling and license
to do evil are running rampant in
this land" said Judge Cobb. eff you
judge of who are the guilty ones
by the convictions in our courts, you
would think that the negro is the
only violator of the law"
Judge Cobb contended that the law
abiding citizens of the commonwealth
are largely responsible for the unfor-
tunate condition of affairs of which
mention has been made.
A change for the better, the speedy
and genuine reform that is demanded
by our highest and best interests, will
not come until a united, determined
and an unyielding effort is put forth
by the law-abiding element of our
own people
1t rests with us whether or not
Georgia shall continue to be recog-
nized as the Empire State of the
South" In order to the preservation
of that we'll won title, We must carry
out, in its fullest meaning and it's
highest significance, the motto of our
state, wisdom, justice and modera-
ton"