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Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-25
SENTIMENT TURNED
IN FAVOR OF TILLMAN
In His Home County Upon Day
of His Execution For
Crime.

Opeclai IO, lHucpcAuciie.
! Little Rock, July 24.-Public
sentiment in Logan county,
which two weeks ago was large
ly against Arthur Tillman, did
complete somersault on the
day upon which he was hanged
at Paris, and the one preceding,
and so many people were con-
vinced that an innocent boy was
going to the gallows that a petit
ton asking for executive Glenn
ency, had it been circulated, in
the county, would have resulted
in securing almost every sigma
ture.
Tillman's refusal to confess
his guilt left the people of the
county much to talk about.
Many claimed the boy refused to
admit his guilt to protect his
aged mother, and soften the aw-
full load she would carry during
his few remaining months on
earth. Others assert that the
boy was innocent, but went to
the gallows knowing who COM
mitted the crime, and it being a
relative, he sought to protect
him. Few really believed the
boy to be guilty.
Just before being taken from
Little Rock Tillman dictated
statement, which was presented
to Governor George w. Hays as
a last request for clemency. In
this Tillman named the man he
thought to be guilty of the
crime. He stated that the man
had introduced him to the girl,
and that he had persuaded him
to bring the girl to his house
several times. Later this man,
according to Tillman, offered
him money, and later threatened
violence if he did not marry the
girl. Tillman says he told the
man ne was not responsible for
the girls condition, and refused
his demands. Tillman asserted
that the girl told him she knew
he was not to blame, and that
she told others that he had moth
ing to do with it.
In this last statement, Till
man declared that the man he
accused asked him concerning
the location of the well, in
which the girls body was found,
and he also threatened to kill
Amanda Stephens if she did
not quit telling that he was re-
sponsible for her condition. Till
man stated that the girl was
not his sweetheart, but was un-
friendly to him, turning to him
at the suggestion of the married
man who accomplished her
ruin.
Tillman gave names and resi-
dences of persons who would
testify to the statements he
made, and asked Governor Hays
to consult with them, then give
him time in which to prove his
assertions.
The hanging of Tillman went
far toward the abolition Of cap
ital punishment in Arkansas,
and it created such sympathy
for the boy that it will be prac-
tically impossible to convict an
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-25
SUNDAY MORNING.

All Sunday Schools meet at their hespe
sitors invited to departments they a
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-25
MONDAY MORNING.

o..r - M navoona1 John McKevy
ssmuus of Good Records Rev j. Win a E1DeTs
$40 to 94Need Teachers Mrs. T. n otepnens
Build the Home Department N re nunday
1000 Keep Progressive sunday Scnoo IN sns
1890 to 1:00-Ho Teach Missions in Sunday School
-'''' " ~ Mrs. Chas Greenhaw
100 to 12:O0-State Worker
Adiournr
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-25
SUNDAY EVENING.

800 85-Deyotonal Service ME- n l. n nt1
8:45-Mens Organized Classes ME- sidney
to 9:00-State Worker.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-25
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

2:15-Devotonal Service JUDGE IL ou1su
2l5 to 2:45-The Teacher and His Work Mrs. r. lonney
245 to S15-How Hold the Sunday School for Church
to 4O0-Round table Talks. rr - 49,
M How to Backboards Nar w. r. Amman
III Should Each Pupil Bible in Class Mr. r. r. Sharp
f35 How to Interested in Sunday School
" Observation-Disclosures Miss Lois Gardner, Tupelo
400-State Worker.
Adjournment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
Her story Regarded as
Hinge Upon Which an In
dictment Hangs.
CHARTS SHOW DOCTOR
WAS NOT THE TARGET
District Attorney Disputes
Physicians Theory That His
Death Was Sought.

FrrEroRr. H. T.. July Cecilia Cole
man, the colorcd maid Of Mrs. Edwin
Carman. now locked up in Mineoa jail
charged with having murdered Mrs
Louise Bailey. will be one Of the States
star witnesses Nceore the Grand Jury
which Is expected to indict Mrs. Carman
Under m hours questioning from news
paper men this evening District Attorney
Smith admitted that he believed Celia
would amplify the story she told of what
she saw and heard on the evening of
June 30. when Mrs. Bailey was killed In
DR.. Carman's office by hand showed
through the window
In an affidavit given to Mrs. Carman's
lawyer the L,Jrning after the shooting.
before Mrs. Carman was even suspected
of having killed Mrs. Bailey. and at the
inauest. the maid said she had not seen
or heard anything OF Importance in the
case.
Since last Thursday she has been kept
out OF the Carnan house. Mr.. Smith says
she told him she didn't want TO go back
TO Freeport. So arrangements were made
for the girl 10 go where she could think
over what she heard and saw the night
" the murder. and when the Grand Jury
takes IN tho ease next Tuesday afternoon
he District Attorney believes he girl will
have remembered many important facts.
He admitted that she will amplfy her
story, but he would not say to what eh-
tent
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throughout the week unless present plans
are changed and not before the end OF the
week will they accede or refuse to hand
down the indictment the District Attorney
asks for. As only the prosecutors side
will be heard II is the general impression
here that the indictment will be ordered.
George Toomer Celia Colemans cousin
here. said to-day he was satisfied that
the girl Is safe. although yesterday ne
was afraid she had been kidnapped.
III she Is kidnapped 1t is better to be
kidnapped by the State than by any pri-
vate persons" said he. Now the truth
will come out"
ibid Celia ever tell you that she had
seen or heard anything she didn't tell
about on the standg' he was asked.
mo- me-" he replied. 'She tried TO
talk to me about the murder. but I
wouldn't let her"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
rs DANCE ALL NIGHT LONG
IN MERRY BAY "SF1lPWRECK'
Steamer Rosedale Aground, but Passengers Forget
Gloom When Orchestra Sets Feet Moving -lell
of Sampling of Soft Spots Before Boat Struck.

the Patrol aud his men assisted In trans
ferring the women and children across \
gangplank to the Patrol The men
among the cxcursionists also helped.
Everybody was hungry. most were very
tired and some were pcevish. Capt Hal
lock had prepared at the expense OF the
police n lot OF sandwiches. tea and coffee
When the fugitives from Rutf'e Bar had
disposed of this they grew quite cheerful
again. They were landed at the Battery
about $3.50 yesterday morning and went
to their homes In various parts of this
island.
The marooned told how the Rosedals
had CROPPED around the tortuous cham
nels OF Jamaica Bay after leaving Rock
away. sampling at least two soft spots to
strand on before finally going hard and
fast on RUNE Bar. The skipper made
many efforts to get off by using his en-
gines. but finally gave IL up and told the
L 20 passengers that there was no danger
and that they should he calm
Then the Neapolltan orchestra was
called on and CALAMITY responded. No
body even thought OF life preserver
after that. That's what they called the
orchestra.
Capt. Harry Smith. the Roscdales
skipper. put over a boat about s o'clock
Saturday night with an officer. VINO was
rowcd to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club
He telephoned from the clubhouse IN
Brooklyn Police Headquarters. and the
Patrol was notified
Meanwhile power boats went out and
made an offer to rescue the marooned.
They were not in. mood to leave "A
comfortable ship for the uncertainties OF
motor boats. A few Of the young men on
the Rosedale boarded the boats and wer,
whisked Off through the fog. The bay
was smooth and no storm in sight. 81
naturally most OF the ships company pro-
ferred to stick to the ship.
Tugs were sent to Rufiie Bar yesterday
afternoon to haul the Rosedale of. but
they could not bulge her. 1t will be
necessary to dredge her out
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To violin and soft guitar
We danced the fosgy hours away.
unrufred all. on Rune Bar.
Awaiting for the break o day.
just on our beam lay Dead Horse Bay,
We caught the scent Of Barren Isle;
They could not drive our JOY away.
We tangoed In Manhattan style.
The orchestra OF Goose Pond Marsh
Across the channel Pumpkin Patch
The frogs their notes were somewhat harsh,
Helped out our music making batch.
Unmindful Of the fearsome names
Distinguishing Jamaica Bay,
The Riddles played at Riddles games-
We tangoed TIL the peep O. day.
n there had been ice cream for the
youngsters and plain food and drink
for the rest OF the ships company. the
strandng of the sdewheeler Rosedale on
Ruftlc Bar on Saturday night might have
been one OF the cheerfu,lcst shipwrecks
ever recorded anywhere There might
have been aboard an element of gloom
otherwise than that Of the enshrouding
fog II a Neapolitan orchestra had not
been along II Is made up OF man. his
wife and his daughter. The daughter
thrums tho guitar and the father and
mother play the violin. They cheerfully
worked overtime while the youn,, felix's nd
middle aged. and even the old, trlpped II.
on the deck at first and then, when the
thunderstorm came just after midnight.
down In the cabin.
When the first glmmer OF dawn came,
the dancing stopped because the mu-
sicians were played out. Many OF the
women and all the little ones had gone
to sleep in the cabin, but they came up
on deck when the police boat Patrol dreS
alongside the RIOS dale. Capt Hallock of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
For you, son!

For you, son!
Sale of small boys wash
uits-Russians and Sailors,
sizes ~ to l0-all from our
regular stock.
White and colored linen,
galatea, repp, bedford cord,
poplin, chambray,
gingham, linene, ratine.
234 were $2.25.
263 were $3.50.
Ill were $2.75.
237 were $500.
l03 were $3.50.
$3.50 now.
1l6 were $3.25.
1872 were $3.50.
70 were $3.75.
l56 were $500.
II were $3.50.
l07 were $500.
70 were $3.50.
$3.50 now.
For fathers and big broth
erS--
Tempting revisions in mems
Summer suits.
All sizes, 80 to 50 chest.
Specially attractive values
now at $40 and $25.
ROGERS PEEr COMPANY
Three Broadway Stores
Warren St. 18th St. 34th St.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
AFFIDAVIT BY MAID.
Her story ON Morning After Murder
IL Made Public.

F'REEPoET. l.. l.. July 12.-George Levy.
counsel for Mrs. Carman. tonight made
public the affidavit of Celia Coleman. the
negro maid in the Carman household. The
affidavit was obtained the morning after
Mrs. Bailey's murder
At the inauest the maid testified she had
signed Il without reading 1t or without
any one reading 1t TO her The affidavit
follows:
state OF New York. County OF Nassau
Celia Coleman. being duly sworn,
says:
81 reside and work with the family OF
DR.. Edwin Carman and have been so
employed for a month and a half. | did
not know either DR.. or Mrs. Carman be-
fore | came. | remember June 80, 1914.
I arose about $40 A. NJ I was the first
to awaken, fixed breakfast and did
some ironing and Mr. Conkln. Mrs Conk-
lin. Mrs. Powell and Elizabeth came down
first about 1850 and Mrs. Carman came
after, about S A. NJ. fully dressed, and
DR.. Carman came down about $3.50 A. NJ.
Mrs Carman. Mrs, Conklin and Kliz-
abeth left the room little after A. NJ.
and said they were going to the city.
They all came back about half past
and In about fifteen minutes all left again
for the train. ] next saw Mrs. Carman
about y. NJ. Mrs. Conklin and Eliza
beth were with her. Mrs. Carman acted
friendly and seemed feeling very well
In the morning before she left and seemed
the same way when she came back. DIR.
Carman was In in the morning and had
lunch with Mr.. Conklin and Mrs. Howell
| waited on table and DR.. Carman was
In good spirits. After lunch DR.. Carman
went out
IL did not know any patients that were
there and remember seeing one gentle
man there I saw no woman. DR.. Car
Aa al, ha a RI
from S a. NJ to A. NJ. and from IL 80
p. NJ to p. NJ. After lunch I did not
| see any patients that remember. DR..
| Carman went out again and returned
about $40 p. NJ. did not sec the
doctor again until supper. Mrs. Carman,
DR.. Carman, Mr.. Conklin. Mrs, Conklin.
| Mrs Powell and Elizabeth were at the
table. / think we had fish for supper
DIR, Carman left the room first and
! | remember seeding Mrs. Carman leave
| the table. | then saw and heard Mrs.
| Carman walk upstairs. The rest all went
upstairs. | think the meal was finished
about AS +. NJ. After that | cleared
| the table and started washing dishes.
| 1t takes me about an hour to eat my
supper, then clear the table and work. ]
| had eaten supper. cleared up the dining
| room table and had washed dishes and
was about through drying dishes when !
heard shot. Before | heard the shot
| table I aid NOT see env OF them down
stairs"
| 81 don't recollect having heard any
one play the piano. although 1t may have
LItcben and heard shot. | went as
far no the nan,rv door and on
ened I, and leaned against IL The door
was NOT shut i'm NV face heard no
on. an tho cellar and no ono ran through
the kitchcn i STAYED in the pantry
about n minute and wont bacl, 10 the sink
in m. lttchen ala NOT geo any one
run through there dom rener,ber
OF seeing any one there in the Kitchen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
NEW YORK-Adirondacks.

REAL, AND IDEAL VACATION LAND Ia
found at LAKE PLACID. N. Y. Land Of
Hearts Desire"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
MAXIXE A WILD INDIAN DANCE.
Originated Among savage Brazil
ian Tribes, ExpIOrer Says

PHILADELPHIA, July l2.-Wild Indian
tribes of Brazil were the originators OF
the maxixe, which is danced In every
music hail. roof garden and ballroom from
New York to San Francisco, according to
reports received to-day by the University
of Pennsylvania from the Farabee Anna
zon expedition, which recently completed
an extensive tour of southern British
Guiana, Brazil and the hitherto unex-
plored wilds of the Amazon.
The maxixe originally was the court
ihg dance" of the Indian bellies and their
lovers. Tho recognized maxixe costume
consisted Of a tiny apron.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
France Gaining Ground;
Germans Failing Back

London-A dispatch to the Central
News from Northwestern France says
1.-THE Germans were in great part
driven back across the User Wednes-
day with heavy loss by the French in
fantry, aided by the fire Of the moni-
tors. When the French and Belgians
undertook the defense of the User they
held it for week. Then, by sheer
weight Of artillery and men the Ger
mans pushed the gallant Belgians
back, but not before they paid the full
price for the temporary gain.
"At least two army corps faced the
Belgians. Their object was to force
them right into France and thus sue
ceed in turning the allies left. It cost
to prevent the attainment Of this OBJ
ject.
''It is reported on reliable authority
that the German emperor had placed
eight army corps in this section of the
field. Their losses have been fright
full; their successes practically nil.
Toward the end of last week the sit
uation was doubtful; now there is no
reason to fear failure. On the con-
trary, first class success may be looked
for which place the Germans finally
on the defensive in the west. Great
progress is being made in the reorgan-
ization of the Belgian army"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
Three U. S. Warships
Are BLOIDn Ashore

Norfolk, Va.-The United States
navy torpedo boat destroyers went
ashore off the Virginia coast early
Wednesday during a severe storm
which continued until at night. Two
vessels, the Burrows and Jouett, were
released and proceeded to the navy
yard here slightly damaged. The
third, the Paulding, still was fast be-
tween two sandbars in Lynnhaven bay.
Life savers from Cape Henry made
several unsuccessful attempts to reach
the Paulding, which carries crew Of
"a. The auxiliary cruiser Panther was
standing by with a hawser made fast
to the stranded boat. All efforts to
pull her into deep water were aban-
doned, however, for fear she could not
stand the strain.
High seas broke over the Pauldine
and some Of the crew donned life pre-
servers. The gale began to abate at
midnight, however, lessening the dan.
ger to the vessels. Late reports te
the navy yard indicated that she wai
not leaking.
A hole was stove in the Burrows
staboard bow and Jouett lost her star
board propeller.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30

prietors and firm members. These
employees received $8l2,28 in wages
and salaries.
Department stores-In the 26 de.
partment stores Sl,500,00 in wages
and salaries were paid to an average
of 5000.
Dry goods, retail--The 200 retail
dry goods stores employed an average
of 1900, who received 81, 200, 900 in
wages and salaries.
Retail grocers - In the 1919 retail
grocery stores there is an average Of
2762 persons employed, receiving an
aggregate wage of 81, ,93S, 400.
Artificial stone, paving, etc.-Per-
sons and firms to the number of 1923
doing business in the state employ q
total Of l44. Plants operated an aver
age Of 200 days year. There are
eight salaried officers, nine clerks, two
female clerks and 122 wage earners.
Salaried officers received $9100, clerks
$ll, 570, and wage easners $85, 500.
Wages were from So. so to $5 per day
for skilled labor, and from 81 .65 to
$2.25 for unskilled labor. Clerical
help averaged $58 per month.
Ballplayers - Professional ballplay-
ers to the number Of 70 received 1854,
1856 in salaries.
Bank and store fixtures-Nine estab.
lishments employed 62 persons ant
paid them $55, 800 in wages and sala
ries.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
Allies Kictoru Eorecast.

Paris Ex-Premier BRAND, who
holds the portfolio of justice, In an in
terview published in the Temps, gives
his impressions Of visit to the battle
front at Verdun and the frontier and
declares that he brought back convic-
tion, calmly reasoned out, that the
battle will result in brilliant victory
for the allies.
M. BRAND says that the Germans
have been blinded and rendered mall
adroit by the checks they have sus-
taihed. He found the population Of
the devastated region returning to
their homes and courageously resum-
ing work, saving what they can of the
crops. The minister of justice said
that he interviewed soldiers in the
trenches and found them full Of gaiety
and confidence, not one doubling for
an instant the successful issue Of the
struggle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
State Labor Report Shows
Salaries Run 10 Millions

Salem-The field deputies of State
Labor Commissioner Hoff have report
ed the following list Of firms in Ore.
gon:
Contractors of cement work, 115;
contractors of concrete work, s; con-
tractors Of dredging, 8; contractors Of
electric wiring, 6; contractors of ex-
cavating, I6; contractors Of general
work, 1856; contractors of painting,
25; contractors Of plastering, SO; con-
tractors Of sewer work, IL; contrac-
tors Of street grading, 81; contractors
of teaming, II; coopers, III; cream
cries, 146; dairies, 1917; dentists,
517; department stores, 26; docks and
wharves, 80; dressmaking establish
ments, 800; dried fruit manufactur-
ers, 80; drugs, wholesale, 10; drugs,
retail, 462; dyers and cleaners, 85;
dry goods, Wholesale, 6; dry goods, re-
tail, 200.
On August / prices paid to the pro-
ducers of farm products in Oregon
were as follows: Hogs, $3.50; beef,
cattle, s6.10; sheep, $3.50; milch
cows, $6S; horses, $98. On Septem-
ber l the producer received 33 cents
per pound for butter, 81 cents for
eggs, 1877 cents pound for chickens,
and $50 cents per pound for veal
calves.
Drugs, retail-The 462 retail drug
stores in Oregon gave employent to ar
average of 967, in addition to the pro-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
Klondikers Organize and
Join Forces of England

Dawson, Y. T.-Yukon's contribu
tion to Lord Kitchener's force, q
mounted light machine gun detach.
ment, completely outftted and equip
ped at the expense of Joseph White.
side Boyle, president and manager Of
the Canadian Klondike company, oper.
ating the largest dredges in the world
near here, passed Prince Rupert en-
route to Victoria for formal recruiting,
according to word received here.
The detachment of so husky Klon.
dikers is commanded by "Andy" Hart,
who was chief of the Dawson fire de-
partment for three years and who is q
veteran of the South African war,
where he served with the Lovats
scouts. He is also veteran Of the
Egyptian expedition with Wolsey.
Other members of the company are
mainly miners. Most of them were
born in Canada or the British Isles,
but the contingent contains several
born in the United States.
Fitting out the detachment will cost
from $50, 1000 to $4,000. The men
will wear uniforms Of yellow mack
inaws and sombreros. Many more
Klondikers wanted to join, but the
number was limited to 30. The town
of Whitehorse alone had 16 candidates,
but there was room for only one when
the company arrived there.
Before the boys left Dawson and
Whitehorse they were feted at din
ners, dances, mass meetings and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
Recall of Portland Off,
ciaLs Is Sad Failure

Portland, Or.-The attempted recall
Of Mayor Albee and Commissioners
Dieck and Brewster Tuesday failed
miserably and decisively.
BY heavy majority each of the
three officials was reelected to remain
in office.
The complete unofficial figures
showed that Mayor Albee had won by
a vote of more than two to one over
his two competitors.
Dieck and Brewster have been re-
elected by closer margin, but each
Of them have votes to spare.
An Unexpectedly large vote was
cast. Approximately Sc per cent of
the registered voters in the city went
to the polls. The total vote cast is
nearly 80, 900 out Of registration Of
SS,947 in the 293 city precincts.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
7wo Sedro- WoolIey Bank
Robbers Slain by Officers

Bellingham, Wash. Deputy Sheriff
Wilson Stewart, of Whatcom county,
shot and killed two of the Sedro- Wool
ley bank robbers at 1920 Saturday
morning as they were endeavoring to
creep across the Great Northern bridge
at Ferndale.
Deputy Stewart had rugged up an
electric fiashlight in expectation that
the robbers would attempt to cross the
bridge some time during the night.
Hearing cautious footsteps on the
bridge, Burns detective by the name
Of Slater called to the men to halt and
throw up their hands. Stewart turned
on his light and as the robbers drew
their revolvers the deputy and his
aides opened fire, killing two Of the
men instantly.
Both men carried large amounts of
gold suspended about their waists in
money belts.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-10-30
AMERICAN NAVY SHORT
OF ABOUT $4,000 MEN

Washington, D. c. - That $4,000
additional men would be needed by the
American navy to man all Of its ships
for war was set forth in statement
issued by Acting Secretary Roosevelt,
supplementing Secretary Daniels re-
cent reply to published criticisms of
the navy's preparedness. While adj
mitting that IL of the 33 battleships
cannot be put in service on account of
the shortage of men, Mr.. Roosevelt
declared that in regard to ships and
equipment the navy is in excellent
shape.
Like Secretary Daniels the acting
secretary maintained that battleships
still were paramount factors Sin any
war in which the belligerents are sep
arated by great distances Of water"
The value of submarines in their
present state of development for coast
defense purposes and for offensive at
tacks within short radius was conced-
ad - h4k