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Newport daily independent., 1914-02-25
An Open Letter.

newport, Afk., rep. "A, 19l4 To the People of Newport:
 The time is at hand for the selection of a new set of city of ficers and I want to say a word. The present administration has been a progressive set of men. They have done what they each thought at the time was to the best interest of the city as a whole.
 While it may seem to some many errors have been made will say they have acted at all times in good faith and without any prejudice.
 As your mayor for the past two years l have done what l could for the betterment in gen. eral; I have not catered to any person or persons and in all cases coming before me for ad- indication, I have done what considered right and proper without the advice of outside interests. l do not by any means claim to be infallible but will say this: that no act of mine has caused me any regret and that similar cases coming under my jurisdiction in the future will be treated in the same manner as in the past, and l have no apolo- gies to offer for what l have or have not done.
 In my letter accepting the call for mayor from a number of citizens two years ago, l thanked them for the honor and accepted the call and in that let ter I told them my keynote was to light the streets of Newport with electricity. We had prac- tically been in darkness for 3 years. The stockholders of the old company who were the bond holders of Peoria, 'Ill., de- manded a rate that the Board of Aldermen f1atly refused and one that we possibly could not pay. They were so dictatorial and Gomineering over us and would give us no compromising propo- sitions and answered us that un- less we came to their terms we could remain in darkness.
 l obtained legal information that their franchise was defec- tive and the city was in a posi- tionato grant a new franchise. Ii immediately, corresponded with the electric world and in- formed them that the city of Newport, Arkansas, was, in the market to grant an electric light franchise. l received a number of answers but the one from Mir. Hammel, the presi- dent of the present company, had the best ring to me. He proposed a Cooperative Com pany, that he would furnish the capital to erect the plant and give the city 50 per cent of the net, earnings, the city to pay the usual lighting rates. l immedi' ately answered him and said ii he would offer to light the city free for the franchise privilege 1 l believed we could come tt terms. He answered me by wire and said he would prefer that tt a Cooperative company.
 l then told him that it cos' money to make and publish or dinances and if he would depos it 5000 in one of our banks al an evidence of good faith w would go to work at once. HI answered that he would do tha but that he would have to b.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-25

lasd rooms for light. plng or with board if
 'Aohe 263. 79d3
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-18
Al the Com.

The Gem is showing today another
Of those big Keystone comedies i'll
two reels. The title of this two
roeler is THE Knock Out" and one
Of the funniest yet produced by the
keystone players. II you are look
ing for a good laugh you will find
it in the KNOCK Out" The single
reel is Dan Morsan's Way" Re
lance drama. Tomorrow the Gem
will show the Mutual Weekly
giving current news, and Rebellion
of Kitty Bell a Majestic Two reel
drama, Goodness Gracious" to be
shown at the Gem Saturday is a
three reel comedy by the Nitaeraph
company. This biz feature ran for
week in big theatre in Los An
aeles and was big hit.
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SPORTING COLI Nm.
80 80 . . = =
Ny lTT AND DISHAR2DN
WIN GAME FROM ENNIS.

Through the heavy hitting OF Dish
room and the pitching ot WFa't
Eaxahachie won the third game With
,nnis Wednesday afternoon by the
core of six to one Dykes started
he game for Waxahachie bat went
me inning and until three men climb
i on the stations in the second
ame when he retired and Wyatt,
ook bis place. one score was all
bat Ennis Tigers we'll let il 20
that. but they are kittcnish Tigers
could beg. borrow. earn or steal.
Besides his home run, which came
then there We're no men on the bags,
]isharoon also got three base hit,
7ole is credited with a two bageer
md john Wylie, who has been play
ag the oatfield for The past few
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AMONG THE MOVIES.
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The Dixie theatre is showing an
other program OF three single reels
today end the entertainment is very
fn". The pictures on today's pro
gram are Bunny in Disguise, a Vi
ragraph comedy ana a funny one;
''Nenaeanee Is Mine" a strong dra-
matte production By Lubill, and
New Medicine Man. kalem dra-
ma that is interesting. Tomorrow
the Dixie will show ON the Mir
ute" a Selg two reel dramatic fea-
ture and "IIearst- Sehg News Pic
torial," giving the current news IN
motion pictures. Tolls OF NilIainy, ="
an Electric tire reel sensational fea-
ture, Will be shown at the Dixie Sat
urday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-18
At the Queen.

4 big three reel feature, "A Leach
Of Industry" is being shown at the
Queen theatre today. A strong
headed politician has found things
too hot for him in Russia, so he
comes to America and his two sons
find employment in a factory. OF
course there is a pretty love story
mixed up in the plot, but it is one
OF high class and very interesting
You see a big factory explosion and
many other sensational scenes. A
single reel is also being shown
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-18
SO!ne Errors.

Believing that any ball team that
can defeat one OF The strongest in
the league three consecutive games
is entitled to recognition, T. y.
Meyers. 4 we'll known restaurant
man, last night rendered the Wax
ahachie players a turkey supper.
C0rsicana arrived last might They
are strong they say.
Yes. yes. This afternoon at 1870
O'Clock and tomorrow and the ue%l
day.
Double plays happened frequently
in Wednesdays game.
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n q II [ II tiie d } IL
were so bad that !
could not Iear my
eight on one foot.
| began taking Ly-
.lia Z. Pin k h a ms
V eye t a b lie Com
pound and had not
finished the frs t bot
De w h en- / fe | I
greatly relieved ans
! took it until il
m "a me sound ana
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WATCH REPAIRING

which makes the program four
reeler at the Queen today. The
single reel is Little Miss Bouutifui.
a Seig comedy-drama and a fine pro
duction
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-18
New York 4, Detroit 3.
St. Louis 4, Boston 0.
Cleveland I, Washington 2.

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY.
Boston at Chicago.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
Washington at Detroit.
New York at Cleveland.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-18
STANDING OF THE TEAMS.

RESULTS YESTERDAY

RESULTS YESTERDAY
Dallas Beaumont tcalled, rain)
Fort Worth ;. san Antonio > (tie).
Galveston ST, Waco 90.
Austn-lIouston (rain).
WHERE, THEY PLAY TODAY,
Dallas at Beaumont,
Fort Worth at San Antonio.
Waco at Galveston.
Austin at Houston.
STANDING or THE TEAMS.
Clubs Played Won. Lost. Pet.
Beaumont 49,. GO 80 "a .6l9
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well. and now have two fine baby
girls. | cannot praise Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound too highly
for what it has lone for me. always
speak word in favor Of your medicine
to other women who suffer when have
an opportunity. - Mrs. H. T VIM,
1925 Freenaont Ave, Kansas City, Mo
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Read hat tnotllcrWona says:

Cumming. Ga u tell some suffer
irg woman every day Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and what it
has done for me. could not eat or
SLEEP, had a bad stomach ard MS in
misery all the time. / could not d my
homework or walk any distance without
suffering great pam. tried doctors
medicines and different patent medi-
cnes but failed to get relief. My hus-
band brought home yourEegetable Com
pound ard in two weeks could eat any
thing, could sleep like q healthy baby,
and walk Tong distance without feeling
tired | can highly recommend your
Vegetable Compound to women who
suffer as l did. and you are at liberty to
use this letter - Mrs. CHARLIE BAG
LEY, Z. 8. Cumming, Ca.
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MRS, WINN'S
ADVICE TO WOMEN
Take Lydia E. inkham's Veg
etable Compound end De
Restored to Health.

Kansas City, Mo. The doctors tolc
me | would never he mother. Every
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-06-18
ANDING OF THE CLUBS.

American League.
RESULTS yesterday.
Chicago 5, Philadelphia o.
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The Daily Light gives the news
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
LIFTING OF
EMBARGO IS
VILLA PLEA
Declares the Struggle
Thus Uselessly
PrOtraCted

Torreon, Mex. May "a plea Tor the
lifting of the embargo on arms as
the swiftest and most humanitarian
method of bringing peace to Mexico,
was made in an interview today py
Gen. Villa.
The embargo is protecting this
struggle uselessly," he said. i hope
the American government understands
that the placing of the embargo is In
terfering seriously with the plans or
the Constitutionalists. Gomez Pala-
clio. Torreon, San Pedro De Las Colo
Mas and even Monterey were Gonstitu-
tionalist successes due to the brief
lifting of the, embargo. Mexico should
be pacified We cannot gain this end
quickly while we suffer from lack OF
ammunition.
1--WE can continue this struggle ior
better social and economic conditions
in Mexico by capturing our ammuni-
ton from the enemy, as we nave done
largely in the past, but such meth
cd would necessarily drag the war
over long period. I believe therefore,
that every humanitarian consloera-
ton argues for the lifting OF the en-
barge. | wish tofadd that the foreign
ers now in Mexico and those who re-
turn will have nothing to fear should
It ever come to war between Mexico
and the United States and give my
word that everything possible would
be done by me to protect them
General Villa declared that involve
ment of his party in war with the
United States was remote pcssioii-
ity.
.sWhy talk of war with the United
States?" he said. 1T would he ex-
tremely foolish for two reasonable and
intelligent men to fight over drunk
err man and would it not be the height
of folly for the United States and Mex
leo to come to blows over man IKE
Huerta?"
Villa reiterated his belief in the good
will of the American people toward
Mexico.
after ALL" he said. "our interests
are mutual. A boundary is only an
ina ginary political line.
However, there is much in society.
The Mexicans would remain Next
cans tust as the Americans prefer TO
remain Americans. For that reason we
Mexicans would defend our country to
the last Before a war between the
United States and Mexico would be
terminated few Mexicans would be
left alive. But am now and always
have been for peace
General Villa told of the efforts ne
was making in preparation for an Ell
fective campaign against Saitiilo and
San Luis Potosf He dwelt on the fact
that the majority Of the $4,000 men he
reviewed yesterday were well mount
ed. The next move in Villas war plans
i, is said, depends somewhat on Gen.
era1 Carranza, who is expected tomor-
roy. Hundreds of box cars for trans
portation of the troops have been con-
centrated about TorTeon. All available
troops from the North are being
brought here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
FIRST APPEAL RISING
FROM INCOME TAX
IN SUPREME COURT

Washington, May THE first case to
reach the supreme court involving direct
ly the constitut!onality of the federal in
come tax was docketed here today. 1t
was an appeal from the refusal OF the
federal district court in southern New
York to enjoin the Union Pacific Railroad
at the instance of stakeholder. Frank
r. Brushaber, from paying the tax.
Twenty reasons are assigned for hold.
ing the law unconstitutional. 1t is claim
ed that the law makes collecting agen-
cies out of corporations required to de-
duct the tax from bond coupons in case
the bondholders have not filed exemption
certificates with the corporations. Mr..
Brushaber asserts that il will cost the
Union Pacific annually from 5000 to sio.-
600 to keep a record of the exemptions
claimed.
Owners of homes are said to have been
given an unjust advantage by reason OF
the owners being able to deduct the
rental value of his home from his gross
income. while the renter is not permit
ted exemption on so much of his income
as he pays for rent. Farmers are said to
enjoy an improper advantage in that
they may deduct from their gross in
come the expenses of carrying on their
taxes on the animals born or grain raised
during the year and retained for family
use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
ARRIVAL OF the
FRANCONIA With
THIRTEEN SURVIVORS

Boston. May when the Cunard liner
Franconia. from Liverpool. arrived today
bringing 10 members of the crew of the
burned steamer Columbian rescued from
a boat south of Sable island, several OF
the survivors were still suffering Sc
yerely from burns and all showed the
effects of exposure. The body of Chief
Steward Matthews, who died from burns
while in the open boat. also was brought
by the Franconia.
James Drohan. the wireless operator
of the Columbian. expressed the opinion
that spontaneous combustion In the car
go of rags and Junk caused the fire. He
said ne was awakened by an explosion
shortly before midnight Sunday night
and when he rushed out on deck the ves-
sci was In flames. The saloon passen-
gers on the Franconia, among whom was
Raymond Belmont son OF August Bel
mont of New York, assisted in giving
first aid to the survivors, providing cloth
ing for them and subscribed to fund
for their relief.
The 10 survivors we're too far dazed
to give any detailed account of their es-
cape from the burning ship and their ~
hours of intense suffering In an open
and leaking boat. Every man was sur
fering from burns and bruises and all
were hurried to the Marine hospita, at
Chelsea for rest and treatment. Boats
wains Mate Iva Iverson, the ranking OIL
ficer of the party, seemed hopeful OF the
ultimate rescue of the missing boat. per-
haps by some vessel unequipped with
wireless.
The fire call on the Columbian Monday
morning brought all hands on deck Win
in few minutes, but when the order
came to abandon ship the tackle became
damned in the boat which the survivors
manned.
The boat hung for few minutes by
1.-THE falls, the men tending her OF from
the redhot hides of the steamer, until
one of the crew cut the rope. In the
drop a hole was punched In the bottom
and for 40 hours the men took turns IN
bailing No effort was made to Keep near
the burning steamer and the little boat
was allowed to drift at the mercy OF
wind and current.
Chief Steward Matthews. who was
placed in the boat before she was cut
away. was delirious and died within
few hours.
When the men were picked up they
were hurried to the best staterooms or
the Franconia and were not disturbed
except to take nourishment.- Drohan
the wireless operator. was so badly
burned and exhausted that it was not
until he reached port that he expressed
any desire for food.
As soon as the men were sufficiently
recovered they will be sent back to Lon.
don. either from here or from New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. Hugh Doyle.
Capt. Henry McDevitt left the Home
Thursday on Is days leave to visit
relatives in Hudson, N. H.
Lloyd G. Palmer of Kansas City, late
Co. K, 9Th Mass. Inf, and Samuel b.
Rodgers of Newark, late Co. B, 10th Pa.
Inf, have been readmitted to the Branch.
Edwin A. Banks of New Britain, late
Co. A, I'd CT. H. A., was Thursday admit
ted to the Home
Three members reported Thursday from
furloughs James M. Godfrey from
Cambridge, James E. Duffy from Bos-
ton, and Alfred E. Cove from Brooklyn.
Capt. Oakman r. Glidden. the genial
hospital steward, gave a select dinner
party at the Home Hotel Thursday eve
ming which was thoroughly enjoyed by
all. In the party were Miss Alfrena j.
Whftredge, matron at the hospital: Mrs.
Mildred Wilmington, Miss Alice l.. Ell
lott, Miss Lottie A. Beckwith, Mrs. Min
ME II. Tiffin. Mrs. Henrietta Hayes,
Miss Annie ]. Aver, Miss Leona M. Ell
lott and Miss Emma L. Mccarthy,
nurses; and Miss Flora Kirk, stenog-
rapher to Major B. d. Ridlon. Manager
Richard T. Peterson has one of his best
menus prepared. which was as follows:
Mock turtle soup. roast chicken. cfan-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08

Trinidad, Col, May urgent ap-
peaIs were made today by operators
in the northern coal fields to Col.
James Lockett, commanding tie fed
erai troops in southern fields for adj
ditional soldiers to protect mines there
which, they said, had been threaten
ed by strikers.
The operators reported that their
strike breakers refused to remain at
wok unless additional potection was
guaranteed.
Colonel Lockett has made no decis-
ion as to the operators request.
Col Lockett has been besieged by
union leaders TO permit the recon-
struction of the Ludlow tent colony.
He considers the matter a live ques-
tion and one which will necessitate
much investigation.
1t was announced that 100 guns had
been received from strikers in Huer-
fano and Fremont counties.
Colonel Lockett informed his officers
today that II guns, the property of
operators, were waiting collection at
the various coal camps in this county.
Tomorrow has been appointed as
the day upon which Col. Lockett will
issue his final proclamation calling up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
Nominations by
The Governor

The following nominations were an
nounced Thursday by Governor
Haines:
Notaries public-G. r. Grua, Liver
more Falls.
Justices of the peace-Clifford G..
Chase. Barring: Charles II. Reid. Jr.,
Bangor q Hammond street,; Nelson
c. Martin. Oakfield; Charles l. Gil
veen. Topsfield; George w. Brewster,
Dedham; Howard NJ. Cook, Bangor
Morse & Cook.
Authorized to administer oaths, take
acknowledgements of deeds. and SOL
emnize marriage-Julia T. Clason.
Gardiner.
Dedimus justice-Oliver b. Clason,
Gardiner.
Commissioner of deeds for the State
of Maine in the state of Philadelphia
Thomas J. Hunt, Esq. Philadelphia.
Penn. 18th e. Walnut Sts.)
Trial justice-Seth L. Snow, Mars
Hill.
Agent for the prevention of cruelty
to children--James 0. Roberts, Bow
dom.
Agent for the prevention of cruelty
to animals-Henry w. Dunton, Gardi-
ner; Joseph j. Roberts, Winter Har-
bor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
Hope to Expedite the
Consideration and
Passage of the
Measures
win Determine Time Of Debate
On the Bill

washington. May 7.--Democratic lead
ers In the House, anxious to get Congress
out of Washington by July 10, today call
ed a party caucus for Tuesday through
which they hope to expedite considera-
ton and passage Of the antitrust bills.
The caucus will determine the length OF
time the measure shall be debated in the
House, and in compliance with its de-
eision the rules committee will frame
proceed.
The Interstate committee was prepared
for a hearing, but the expected witnesses
did not appear Hearings will be held
tomorrow.
bill to control railway stock and
bond issues, carrying drastic provisions
for prior federal approval of new rail-
road capitalization and for publicity all
along the line, was agreed upon and re-
ported today by the House interstate
commerce committee. This measure is
framed as an amendment to the inter-
state commerce law. The committees
report said the proposed law could be
enforced by injunction against unlawful
conduct and by judicial punishment OF
violators of the law
The bill provides for personal guilt and
penalty provisions against officers who
Issue stocks and bonds without lawful
authority or who violate the proposed
law against applying the proceeds of
stocks and bonds to improper purposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
ANARCHY IN The MEXICAN
CAPITAL IF GENERAL HUERTA
SHOULD FALL AS LEADER
General Funston's Mysterious Message to
Washington Is Understood to
Convey Warning

would show the natives the futility or
resistance, where division of $4,000
men might be subjected to several at
tacks along the route, with, possibly
big losses.
The American army officers also re-
gard the situation at Vera Cruz as
likely to become desperate if anarchy
should break out in Mexico City or
the forces of Gen. Mas should make
an attack on their own initiative ir-
respective of the Huerta governments
promise of q suspension of hostilities
against the United States.
A large number of bluejaekets could
be landed from the warships to re-
inforce the 1000 troops and marines in
Vera Cruz, but in order to hold the
positions outside of Vera Cruz, up to
the waterworks, more infantry Is be-
Ieved to be required by General Fun
ston. There have been persistent re-
ports that I've has asked for men puf
the war department has not made any
announcement on the subject.
In view of the progress of mediation,
the army officers are anxious not TO
make any move that might embarrass
the negotiations and yet are DESTROYS
of being prepared for any eyentuality.
1t is considered likely that at to-
morrow's cabinet meeting the entire
situation will be discussed, though
the President and Secretary Bryan
are believe to be firmly set against
any military activity at present un-
less a crisis develops in Mexico City
beyond the control of the authorities
there and foreigners become endan-
gared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-08
Closing Session of Masonic
Grand Lodge at Portland.
Charters Granted New Lodges

Fultz, Portland; Rev. David L. Will
son, Bath; Rev. l. James Merry. Kit
terry; Rev. Henry E. Dunnack. Au-
gusta Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Bangor,
Grand Marshall. Elwood Jones',
winthrop.
Grand Senior Deacon--George f.
Giddings, Augusta.
Grand Junior Deacon--Charles Il.
Hatch, Portland.
Grand steward-Elmer A. Doten, Port
land.
Grand steward-Charles B. Davis. Wa
terville.
Grand steward-Ralph H. Burbank
Biddeford.
Grand steward--David e. Moulton
Portland.
Grand sword bearer-George r, Hail.
Lewiston.
derson, Limerick.
Grand Observation-Disclosures c. King
Portland
Grand Pursuivant-Irving Hayden, Ray
mond
Lecturer-Frank E. Sleeper. Sabbatis,
Organist--Walter S. Smith. Portland.
Tyler-Winslow e. Howell. Portland.
Frank j. Cole of Bangor resigned as 9
member of the. committee of finance anc
Elmer A. Doten of Portland was elected
to the vacancy
A vote of thanks was returned to the
retiring grand master, Hon. Elmer r
spofford of Deer Isle.
Grand Commandery, x. T.
The Grand Commandery, knights
Templar of Maine, met this Afternoon
at Masonic Temple.
The report on returns showed 56O'
members, a gal nof 3d. There were "a
knighted and liz deaths.
The following officers were elected
Grand commander, Ralph w. Crock
EFT, lewiston; deputy grand com
mander, Arthur S. Littlefield, Rock
land; grand generalissimo, Edmund B
Mallett, Freeport; grand captain gen
eral, Franklin r. Redlon, Portland
grand senior warden. j. Frederick
Hill, waterville; grand junior war
den, Wilmer j. Dorman, Belfast
grand prelate, Rev. James F. Albion
Portland; grand treasurer, Leande
w Forbes, Portland; grand recorder
Stephen Berry. Poland.
Petitioners for new commander,
at Sanford were given leave to with
draw.
Dr. Freeman C. Hersey of Boston
the representative of the Grand En-
campment. addressed the command
cry. He was followed by Deput.
Grand Commander Walter F. NEEDING
of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.