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Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
Deafened By Whistle, Woman
 Demands S1O.019.
United Press Service.

United Press Service,
 North Yakima, Wash, April 29.-Mrs. Ruth c. Hofmann of Allensburg wants $10,019 from the Oregon Western Railroad and Navigation Company for in- juries she says one of the com pany's employees inflicted on her with a locomotive whistle.
 Her suit will be heard shortly here. The locomotive was at- tached to the Shasta limited, on which she was a passenger. Backing the train into the Port land Union Station, she says it let out a frightful hoot which caused "concussion. of the laby- rinth and Association of the centers and neclei of the right ear"
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
16O acres 26-1O-4.

lOO acres Zo-IU-4,
 w. H. Reed and wife to Otto M. Bowen, lot 3, block 8 Rem mel's Addition, Newport, $325.
 Jesse and Cora Mcdonald to Lena Henry and Antoinette Bond, one-third interest in tracts in 5, 6, 7, 8, 1892, 31, 34-10-2, 35-1O-3 and lots 7 and 8, block 2, west of railroad, Well don, $17,800; also lots 10, II, 12, block 1, Wishon's Addition, lot 2, block 2, original town of Newport, south one-half of lot s, block 1, Dill's First Addition and tract on Newport Lake, $500.
 Lena Henry to Antoinette Bond, one-half interest in tracts in 5, 6, ', 8, 1892 and 31-10-2, also lots 7 and 8, block 2, west of railroad Weldon, $3,150.
 J. U. Ard and wife to Jessie Corley, lot 3, block 3, Alice Ards Addition, Tupelo, $45.
 Charles E. Balch and wife to Orneldo Lewis, 80 acres 25-11- l, $1200.
 J. s. Wilmans and wife to Joe Putzel, 72.70 acres 1-1O-4, S872.- 40.
 A. F. Smith and wife to T. A. Parsons, W F lot 5 and lot 6, block 5, Casts Second Addition, Swifton, $9OO.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
No Intimation of Service.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, April 29.-Al- though no intimation has been received by the headquarters of the Arkansas National Guard that there is any probability of the states military organiza- tion being called for service in Mexico, Adj. Gen. England says that preparations are being car- ried on as actively as though the call were expected at any mo- ment.
 Several days ago he sent or ders to all company command CTS to recruit their companies to their full strength of 100 men. The normal strength has only been 58. Many of the captains are reporting rapid progress in
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

For Congress
 w. A. OLDFIELD For Circuit Judge
 R. F.. JEFFERY For Prosecuting Attorney
 HUGH WILLIAMSON For Representative
 w. M. SHAVER For County Judge
 w. D. McLAIN . For Sheriff x
 J. F. ACQUISITION For Circuit Clerk xl :.
 c. E. SMITH For County Clerk j*ii ee
 c. L. ROBINSON For Treasurer s
 J. H. CAMP .s For Assessor fes
 w. M. TINS
 J. Ii. AITKENs For Coroner sx
 w. H. NOLEN For School Superintendent
 E. H. BOWMAN For Justices of Peace
 J. M. BELL
 l.. E. HARRIS For Constable
 TERRY GUN For Road Overseer-
 W. F. HURLEY
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
Felix Diaz Has Few Friends Left
 In Mexican Capital.
United Press Service.

United Press Service.
 Mexico City, April 23.- Ad- ,ynirers of Felix Diaz are very few in the Mexican capital. The enemies of his revolution, of course, execrate him, but he finds as much or more criticism among his former supporters as he does among those who have always opposed him.
 s'Lack of nerve and ability" is the charge generally brought against him. No man in Mexico has had more opportunities to make something of himself and to take hand in the destinies of Mexico than Felix Diaz, for, even though he was only the nephew of old President Diaz, the president felt even more kindly to Felix than he did to his own son, who was thorough ly incapable of assuming res possibility of any sort. q tried 10 make him a statesman" they say old Porfirio remarked of Felix, "and he wasn't big enough for it. I tried to make him a financier, and give him every chance in the world, but he could not rise to the oppor- eunity. I tried to make him a soldier, but he failed. Then I gave him the little job of being chief of police of Mexico City and he was happy.
 Felix Diaz's seizure of Vera Cruz, before the downfall of
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Supervising Architects Officex Washington, D. C., April 27, 1914.-Sealed proposals will be opened in this office at 3 p. nn., June 8, 1914, for the construct tion complete (including me- chanical equipment, interior lighting fixtures and approach es) of the United States postof- flee at Newport, Ark. One-story and-mezzanine building; ground area, 4,600 square feet; con- struction non-fire-proof; stone and brick facing; composition roof. Drawings and specifica- tions may be obtained from the custodian of site at Newport, Arkansas, or at this office, in the discretion of the Supervis- ing Architect. o. Wenderoth, Supervising Architect. 25d6
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29

l Madero, is 8 story that is full of l instances of his ability to make the most of opportunities. In the custom house, when Felix Diaz gained control of the town was the sum of $3,000,000. Di- az never learned it was there un- iii after he had been captured by Madero and his revolution had failed. Fool "cried old Porfirio Diaz, in Paris, when he heard of this incident. Felix was always ready to steal from the poor, but he wouldn't think cf taking money from a govern ment he was trying to oyer- throw"
 There were 10000 rifles stor- ed in Vera Cruz, which Felix Diaz might have seized, but
 with his usual superficiality,, he
 didn't know of their presence in
 the town until 1t was too late,
 and he was in need of rifles and
 ammunition at that moment.
 From a military standpoint Diaz also made a characteristic mistake, when, after seizing Vera Cruz, he did not send out scouting parties to cut the rail- road lines between the capital and his seaport stronghold. Over these lines within a few hours after his revolution, the troops were rushed to over- throw him and Felix Diaz wound up in jail with a death sentence hanging over his head.
 Mexicans, like all other folks the world over, love a winner. But they have seen Felix Diaz fail in everything he undertook and they were not surprised to see Huerta, af ter Madero had been overthrown, seize the presidency and send the weak Felix Diaz on a foreign mission. Almost everything is fair in war and in Mexican politics, but there are thousands of the former supporters of Felix Diaz who have never been able to forget that, after Madero had saved Diaz's life, Diaz turned about and assisted in taking the life of Madero. Among all classes in Mexico, except for a few politicians who might prof. it by his success the opinion is general that almost any candi- date who might be selected from present Mexican leaders would be more efficient than Feliz Diaz.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
Real Estate Transfers.

J. s. Harvey to Austin Smith, tract 555 feet by 151 feet on Dudley street known as N 15 block 3, Harvey's First Addition, Swifton, $533.35.
 Plat of J. s. Harvey's First Ad- dition and replat of blocks 6 and 8, Casts Second Addition, Swif- ton made of record.
 United States to Levi Ambrun,
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
Additional Local.

John Hatfield of St. Louis spent Tuesday in our city, the guest of William Mosby and family.
 Mrs. Etta Merrell returned this morning on No. 7 from a short purchasing trip to St. Louis for Mrs. Balmaz. Norman c. Wolff arrived home this morning from a three weeks stay at his home in St. Louis. His friends are always ready to give him the hand of welcome on his home coming. Mrs. w. R. Jones and Miss Mollie Jones, who have spent the past several months in Lit tie Rock, arrived yesterday to see Mrs. Jones' sister, Mrs. Paul. line Davis of Shreveport, La., who is here visiting relatives.
 Rev. w. P. Chalmers went to Tuckerman this morning to at- tend the closing exercises of the public school there this even- ing. Mir. Chalmers was chosen as one of the judges in a decla- nation contest. Dr. J. P. Rob- inson president of Arkansas Col lege at Batesillle, preached the commencement sermon last Sun day morning.
 Governor Pardons Two.
 Special to Independent.
 Little Rock April 29.-Gov. Hays has pardoned Enoch Ward Iof Phillips county, convicted of an attempted criminal assault, and sentenced to twenty-one years imprisonment.
 He has also pardoned ". B. Hudson of Lonoke who was con- victed February 13, 1914, of em- bezzlement, and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Since his incarceration he has been a trusty, and has been en- |ployed as bookkeeper at the penitentiary. He is pardoned upon the condition that he shall hereafter refrain from the use of intoxicating liquors, and shall never again violate any laws of the state.
 T am not a criminal at heart, 7" Hudson wrote the governor, "but have let whiskey get the best of me in the past, as it will get the best of any man that fools with it. My unfortunate condition has been caused by strong drink of which l am entirely cured, and if you will only pardon me, on condition that if I ever take another drink or violate the laws of the state of Arkansas, that I will be placed back in the peni- tentiary, I will appreciate it very much and I will never take an- other drink of any kind of intox- icating drink as long as I live, unless prescribed by a reputable physician"
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
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Dr. Roberson, president of the Arkansas College at Batesyille, filled the pulpit at the Methodist church in this city Sunday.
 Dr. Graham and wife came in home Sunday from Hot Springs, where they spent several days.
 Rev. w. P. Talkington, who left last week with his family for Searcy, states he will return in a few weeks.
 Rev. J. A. Roberts will leave with his family next week for Judsonia, where they will spend several months.
 William Huddleston, brother of Mrs. R. w. Randy of this city, died last week at Bonneville and his remains were brought to this town for burial.
 For fire and life insurance see Judson N. Hout with the Jack son County Realty Company at Iuckerman. 1W
 Preston Cook and wife enter- tained the young folks at their home one night last week with a party.
 If you have cattle, hides, poul- try or eggs to sell, see Terrell & Bowen, who pay highest market prices. wtf.
 Several of our citizens attend ed the state meeting of Sunday schools at Little Rock this week.
 Earl V. Holt will leave next week for Mississippi as a wit ness in federal court.
 Gran Brabbzson is spending a few days with his parents at this place.
 School will be out at this place Friday. Robert Choate and Herbert Coe are the only ones in the graduating class this year.
 MT. M. F. Moore, who has been sick for several weeks. is still very low, but some better than he was.
 John Williams of the First National Bank of this place spent a few days last week at Jonesboro on business.
 Mrs. Roy Congleton left with her sister Monday for Marianna to visit her parents for a few. days.
 Miss Jennie Jernigan, who hasbeen teaching at Goetz this winter, is visiting her brother, Dr. A. w. Jernigan of this city.
 Dr, A. W. Jernigan spent one day last week at Alicia on busi- Iness.
 Henry Williamson is still bed fast and is reported not very much improved.
 Don't forget to see the Jack son County Realty Company of Tuckerman when you want to list your land. We can find YOU " ouyeF' wit
 R. L. Conditt's son, who has been visiting his father and other relatives in this town for several days, left Tuesday for his home in Missouri.
 A A. Webber of Batesville was in town Tuesday on busi- ness.
 Bee Martin, a young farmer living on I. N. Greenhaw place south of town, died one day last week. He leaves a wife.
 Joe Greenhaw, wife and chil- dren came in home Friday from Hot Springs, where they spent several days.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
Odd Fellows Anniversary At
 Rosie.

Rosie.
 A large number were present Sunday and joined the Odd Eel lows at Rosie in celebration of the ninety-ffth anniversary of the founding of the order in A. merica.
 The good people of Rosie spread a bountiful feast for all corners, and this part of the pro- gram was not sighted in the least.
 Judge M. M. Stuckey of New port delivered a masterful ad- dress on the principles of the or der, and W. D. Crawford, the popular superintendent of the I. 0. o. F. Home, gave a short talk about the orphans and their needs.
 The l. o. F. Home band went down and rendered some pleas ant music.
 The day was one of the most enjoyable in the life of those at tending.-Batesville Guard.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
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We want YOU to make quality test of Bowstring Six Cord Spool Cotton and compare it with the thread you are now using We know that if you will once Bowstring thread, you will say that no other thread equals it in strength moothnes and freedom from defects
 The Sea Island cotton used in Bowsring thread has
 fibre longer and finer than any other cotton in the world
 Dressmakers saytat Bowstrng defects that with it they can run their machines all day long without skip or break. The price is as usual-5c spool.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
THE INDEPENDENT PERCY H. VAN DYKE
 Publisher and Editor srront St, NEWPORT, Ahh'
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Daily-single copy, cents; per week, 10 cents; per month, 40 cents; ser year, $4.50 in advance, by carrier h city, by mail in country.
 Weekly-$1.00 per year, payable m advance.
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Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
This Coupon is Worth Sc

This coupon will buy at store 5c spool of Bow- string thread. But the coupon must be presented in order to get spool must send to the manufacturer coupon for every spool put out in this way We want you to know by actual experience the high quality of Bow- string thread This coupon good for week only be- ginning to-day.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
Notice.

Our store will close evenings at 6:30, commencing Monday, May 4th, until further notice.
 Fife & Moore,
 Jos. M. Berger, Jr.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-29
Log Teams Wanted At Once.

Have a large amount of tim Der cut in the woods and must move Will pay good price for moving same. It will pay you to come and investigate. For particulars call Newport phone 1608-5 or write Muirhead Lum- Der Company, Weldon, Arkan- sas. 0btf.
 John w. Stayton went up to Walnut Ridge this morning to attend Chancery court.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
TODAY'S WAR NEWS in BRIEF

Great Britain sent virtual ultimatum to Germany de-
manding reply by midnight tonight the subject of
Belgian neutrality.
King George today proclaimed the mobilization of the
British army, the reading of the proclamation being
cheered by huge crowds.
Germany is reported to have declared war Belgium
and threatened to annex the Belgian Congo.
Germans today invaded Belgian territory.
Russian warship went aground the Aland islands
after naval battle between Russian and German fleets
Viscount Morley is understood to have resigned from
the British cabinet.
The German "White Book throws responsibility of
on Russia and France.
German troops have penetrated French territory
Marsa-tour of bloody battle in 1870. General
Jofre French commander in Chief at left for the
front
The United States embassy in Paris is to look after
German interests in France and French interests in
Austria
Austrian troops reported to have been defeated
with heavy loss by the Serbs
German army aviators dropped bombs last night on
the French fortress of Lunevie, causing little damage
and no loss of life.
Japan officially declares she may join the war if Eng
land becomes involved in in the far east
The North German Lloyd liner Kronprnzessn Cecilie
returned today to American waters at Bar Harbor Me-
aang anxiety to the fate of the large amount of gold
on board.
A German cruiser bombarded French naval station
in Algeria and then retired.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
PROCLAMATION OF NEUTRALITY
IN EUROPEAN WAR ISSUED
BY PRESIDENT WILSON

such waters. Frequenting OF Ameri
can waters by an armed ship of any of
the belligerents would be considered
unfriendly and offensive.
The proclamation continues that If
any ship of war or privateer of bel
ligerant shall enter any waters of the
United States. it shall be required to
depart within "a hours without taking
supplies beyond what may be neces-
sary for its immediate use.
AS the treaties Of the United States
provide that a neutral nation shall
maintain a strict and impartial neu-
trality the president, m his proclama
tion warns ali persons who claim the
protection of the United States to obey
such neutrality.
Persons in a neutral country may
manufacture and sell arms and NUM-
tions of war but they cannot carry
such articles on the high seas for the
use OF belligerent according to the
proclamation.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

Premier Asquith in the house of
commons confirmed the sending to
Germany of a request that she should
give the same assurance Of the neu-
trality Of Belgium as France had done
and that her reply should be sent to
England before midnight.
Mr.. Asquith said that a telegram
had been sent early this morning to
Sir Edward Goschen, British ambassa-
dor in Berlin, to the following effect:
THE king of the Belgians has appeal
ed to His Britannia Majestys govern
ment for diplomatic Intervention on be
half of Belgium. The British govern
ment is also informed that the Ger
man government has delivered to the
Belgian government a note proposing
friendly neutrality pending a free pas
sage of German troops through Bel
gium and promising to maintain the
independence and integrity OF the
kingdom and its possessions on the
conclusion of peace. threatening, in
case OF refusal, to treat Belgium as
an enemy"
Sir Edward Grey, the British for
eign secretary, requested an answer
within twelve hours.
Premier Asquith then read tele-
gram from the German foreign min
lister which the German ambassador in
London had sent to Sir Edward Grey
today. 1t was as follows:
please dispel any distrust that may
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
KING OF BELGIUM
DELIVERS SPEECH
BEFORE SENATE
Scene Of Enthusiasm Fol
lows the Address of the
Ruler and Defiance of Ger
many Shown.

Brussels, Aug. 4.-King Albert Of the
Belgians presided today over a joint
session of the Belgian senate and
chamber of deputies In an address
his majesty declared that never since
1880 had a graver situation confronted
a neutral nation. He said 1t was i'm
perative that every Belgian should do
his duty and resign himself to what
ever fate may be necessary in order to
prevent the violation of Belgian soil
The king proceeded:
Our fatherland is in danger. Let
me make an appeal to you, my broth
ers. At this supreme hour the entire
nation must be of one mind. / have
called together the two houses of par
lament so that they may support the
government in declaring that we will
maintain untarnished the sacred pa
triotism of our fathers. Long live in
dependent Belgium"
A scene OF stirring enthusiasm fol-
lowed. Deputies and senators stood
and shouted in cheers the closing
words Of King Albert's speech.
Premier De Broqueville then made a
statement as to Germanys ultimatum
to Belgium and the reply Of Belgium
declaring that the government would
not sacrifice the country's honor and
the nation would resist by every means
in It's power all eneroachments on its
rights.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
ARE
SCARCE IN PARIS;
MONEY WITHHELD
Situation of Americans in
the French Capital Grow
ing More Serious-Circu-
lar Is Issued.

Paris, Aug. 4.-The scarcity of pro-
visions in Paris and the withholding of
money by the French banks today in
creased the seriousness of the situa-
ton insofar as it affected Americans.
Henry W. Dlederich, the American
consul general in Paris, sent cable
gram to Washington asking the state
department to send a relief ship to re-
ueve the distress of American citizens.
Ebert H. Gary and H. H. Harjes,
chairman and secretary respectively
OF the committee formed to aid Amer
leans in Paris, have issued a circular,
which reads, in part, as follows:
THE secretary has received the
names of many hundreds of Americans
who are here and he Is learning their
particular circumstances and desires
concerning transportation and so forth.
The committee is obtaining the facts
relating to their financial condition
and their means of departure from
France"
The United States embassy has is
sued about 10000 certificates of
American nationality and the consulate
general handed out as many more. All
day at the embassy the crowd never
numbered less than 1900 until dark.
The French authorities will recog-
nize a simple certificate, signed and
sealed by the American embassy or the
consulate general and saying that the
bearer is an American. Bearers of
such certificates may either remain in
France or leave without hindrance
from the military authorities.
The French line steamer Chicago is
due to depart from Havre next Sat-
urday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
MAY OFFER THE
GOOD OFFICES OF
UNITED STATES
Resolution Directing the
President to Approach
Warning Nations Offered
in the Senate.

Washington. Aug. IA resolution
directing President Wilson to approach
the warning nations of Europe with an
offer Of good offices of this govern
meat was introduced today by Senator
McCumber and referred to the COM
mittee on foreign relations He will
ask Ger a favorable report tomorrow.
The resolution would have the pres
ident urge either mediation or arbi-
tration. 1t declares that the United
States is the only great power whose
national interests are not directly af-
fected and that the fact that the
United States represents peoples Of
all the nations involved makes it
practically certain that its friendly Of
fices will meet with no unfairness on
the part of any Of the nations in
volved in the conflict.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

Washington, Aug. 4.-President Will
son today issued a proclamation of
The proclamation of neutrality of the
United States in the European war is
sued by President Wilson said;
"By the president of the L. s. A. This
proclamation:
Whereas a state Of war unhappily
exists between Austria Hungary and
Servia ard between Germany and
Russia and between Germany and
France; and whereas the United States
is on terms of friendship and amity
with the contending powers and with
the persons inhabiting their several
dominions:
Nov therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson,
president of the United States of Amer
ica, in order to preserve the neutrality
of the United States and of its citi-
zens and of persons within its territory
and jurisdiction and to enforce it's
laws and treaties, and in order that
all persons, being warned of the gen
eral tenor of the laws and theaties of
the United States in this behalf and Of
the law of nations may thus be pre-
vented from any violation of the same,
do hereby declare and proclaim that
by certain provisions Of the act ap-
proved on the fourth day Of March,
A. ID. 1909, commonly known as the
Penal Code OF the United States the
following acts are forbidden to be
done, under severe penalties, within the
territory and Jurisdiction of the U. S.
to-wit:
The prohibited acts then enumerat-
ed by the proclamation include:
Accepting and exercising a COM
mission to serve any of the belliger-
ents; enllsting or entering the service
of any of the belligerents Of hiring
other persons to take such action
fitting out ships or increasing the
force of any ship Of war Of the bellig-
erents; attending any military expe-
dition from the territory of the u. S.
against a territory of either Of the bel
ligerents."
Tho Use Of Ports.
The proclamation states that after
tomorrow, and during the continuance
of hostilities, no ship or war or pri-
vateer of any belligerent shall be per-
mitted to make use of any port or
waters subject to the Jurisdiction of
the United States, within twenty four
hours after a ship belonging to an
other bellic cerent has departed from