WHOLESALE GROCERS
WANT BETTER RATES.
National Legislation Favored tc
Better Conditions, Such as
Freight Rates, Rebat
ing System, Etc.
^^Anent the bill now pending in
congress to give the Interstate
Commerce Commission greater
power there seems to be an al
I mosfct universal opinion among
I the business men of the south,
7 and especially the wholesale gro
►. cers, that the measure should be
' enacted.
Recently James A. Van Hoose
! of Birmingham, Ala., president
of the Southern Wholesale Gro
wers’ Association, called upon
Tresident Roosevelt and told him
, that the business men of the
south were in hearty accord with
his policies and views on the
railroad rebate question and
Hoped that he would be able to
sign legislation that he regarded
? necessary. The president said
he appreciated this friendly en
i cjouragement from the business
men of the south and that he
would do all he could to bring
about legislation.
Adolph Geyer, vice president
of the Geyer & Adams Company,
and a director of the Wholesale
Grocers’ Association, gave a Lit
tie Kock Gazette representative
his views upon the subject as
. follows: jm
k linterstate traffic
B^lrttffn-eight rates, we are much
^ in need of better regulations in
the interest of the consumer,
shipper and merchant. The In
wm terstate Commerce Commission
should be able to regulate the
same and put a stop to the sys
tem of railroad rebating.
“The Southern Wholesale Gro
cers’ Association is much in fa
vor of national legislation which
will bring about a better condi
tion. The association is non
political and stands for business
only, for conservatism, just and
fair dealings, and it is not its
custom to enter into politics ex
cept on rare occasions when the
good of all seems to be involved.
“The association is strong and
represents nearly one hundred
million dollars directly and indi
rectly interested. These rate
matters and increased power to
the Interstate Commerce Com
mission are of vital importance
and affect the whole American
people, and the association hopes
that congress will at this session
bring about the much-needed
legislation.”
BIG HELENA FIRM
GOES TO THE WALL.
Helena, Jan. 23.—The firm of
Lieber Bros., one of the oldest
dry goods houses in the city, yes
* terday filed a petition in volunta
ry bankruptcy, placing their lia
bilities at $70,387.58 and their
assets at $98,458.46. The largest
creditor is the Bank of Helena,
which holds notes of the bank
rupt firm for $40,500.
The firm of Lieber was one of
the largest and perhaps the old
est dry goods store in Helena,
and was thought to be among
the strongest. The firm was
composed of Messrs. Mace and
Isador Lieber, and has been in
business just a quarter of a cen
tury. , ,
The petition in bankruptcy
was referred to Judge M. L.
Stephenson, referee, and R. C.
Burke, appointed temporary re
ceiver.
A meeting of creditors will be
held in this city on February 6.
Read the Independent.
STATE SIFTINGS.
The King-Logan-Keel-Davis
anti-trust bill, a child of many
fathers, whose jealousy for the
paternity of this much-mooted
measure requires that its full
name be given, was signed by
“your governor” at 3 p. m. Mon
day. Arkansas by virtue of this
law assumes the leadership in
the anti-trust propaganda and is
the only state in the union which
refuses to any company the right
to do business here if they are a
member of a trust or combina
tion anywhere on earth. One of
the first blasting effects of the
new bill is found in the an
nouncement of E. J. Bodman,
secretary of the Little Rock Fur
niture Manufacturing Company,
that the company will abandon
the project for the rebuilding of
its plant in that city recently de
stroyed by fire. Plans were
being made for the rebuilding of
the factory on a larger scale, ex
pending $150,000 on it, but this
must be abandoned as there is
no assurance of protection against
fire loss. The company had a
pay roll of about $1,000 a week,
and this is lost to the laboring
classes of the city.
Trainmaster Stallcup of this
division is urging upon the offi
cers of the cities along the Iron
Mountain that they enforce the
law against trespassers who ride
upon trains, and co-operate with
the depot agents in preventing
hotel porters from unduly an
noying passengers. All very
good evidence of Mr. Stallcup’s
progressiveness, and as a further
step along these lines of improve
ment let the company take up
the matter of keeping depot
waiting rooms in decent and san
itary condition.
“The integrity of Pulaski
county, the capital county of the
state, must be kept inviolate,”
so say the Little Rock papers,
who have assigned to their
sleuth force the duty of exposing
the ulterior motives of Mayor
Faucette and the Argenta crowd
: who are thought to have designs
I of separating that part of Pu
I laski north of the Arkansas river
j into a county of itself or making
i it a part of Lonoke or Faulkner
I counties. An enactment of the
legislature would be required, but
since the passage of the Walnut
jRidge-Hoxie act, whereby Ar
genta flew the coop of the capi
tal city, the adroitness of Fau
; cette and his followers strikes
terror into the hearts of a Lit
tle Rock' citizen for fear another
such coupe will be enacted.
Captain R. R. Rice, the well
known turfman who was expell
ed from the Western Jockey
club, another trust which the
governor proposes to ‘ ‘bust, ’ ’ is
lobbying for a bill introduced by
Senator Amis, creating a state
racing commission. If Arkansas
proposes to get into this line of
business, or rather sport, it may
well be said we are racing to
ward populistic ideas of govern
tal ownership.
The days of the hawk, owl
and crow are numbered if the
bill introduced by Andrews of
Sharp county becomes a law, fix
ing the penalty of their obnox
iousness at death and offering a
reward of 25c in scrip of the
county where killed, for their
scalps. It is estimated that this
bill will give employment to half
the people in some counties, and
as there is no closed season,
Messrs. Hawk, Owl & Crow had
better retire from business in
this state along with the old line
insurance companies,if they value
their lives more than their happy
! homes.
: Arkansas will probably have a
I beer inspector soon, as the legis
lature have, through investiga
tion, found that our people con
sume about 1,750,000 gallons per
year and a tax of 2 cents per gal
lon would net about $35,000, a
sum that could be nicely applied
to the school fund, after deduct
ing one $2,000 salary, which will
go to some pet of the governor.
The Cotter Courier says the
‘ ‘papers of the big towns down
the river are jealous and their
efforts are amusing and pitiful.”
The Batesville Bee says amen,
and it seems to be up to New
port to answer, for the Bee
doesn’t think that the term ‘‘big
towns” could include Batesville.
This modesty of the hill city is
as much a source of wonder as
the exaggerated claims of Cot
ter’s railroad capitalists.
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5 IN SOCIETY. 5
EVENING CARD CLUB.
The Evening Card club enjoyed
a most pleasant meeting Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr. and
at rr Tk tr:_t„ _
xtjlx x • x/i vx« xiv v/ut
doubted that the gathering would
be an enjoyable one, for the hos
pitality of this home is too whole
souled and too well established
to admit of question.
The surroundings and interest
of the game made the home an
admirable retreat and mirth
reigned without a thought of the
blustering winds without that
foretold the blizzard’s coming.
The winners were Dr. C. E.
Carroll and Mr. B. B. Bond
among the men and in the cut
ting for the prize, a handsome
silver tobacco jar, good luck con
tinued with the former. Among
the ladies Mrs. Gus Graham held
the high score and received a
dainty hand-painted vase.
An elegant menu in three
courses, consisting of oyster
cocktail and crackers; deviled
crabs, celery salad, creamed as
paragus, frozen cranberry punch;
hot rolls and coffee, was nicely
served, the hostess being assist
ed in her several duties by Miss
Noreene Kinman.
There were eight tables at
cards, the following being those
present: Messrs, and Mesdames
R. J. Wise, B. B. Bond, F. S.
Hess, W. W. McMinn, J. L.
Jones, G. A. Hillhouse, B. W.
Stainback, H. 0. Walker, Mes
dames T. E. Morrison, E. L.
Maris, R. B. Hooker, Misses
Lucy Brandenburg, Esther Neill,
Jennie McCauley, Lou Minor,
Lotta Campbell of Little Rock,
Messrs. W. T. Parish, W. E.
Bevens, Dr. C. E. Carroll.
TO THE PUBLIC.
We have just moved our drug
store from Little Rock to New
port, and we are filling up with
new, fresh goods. You will find
us next door to Wilmans Bros.
Don’t fail to visit the new first
class drug store. We will carry
one of the largest stocks of
drugs, patent medicines, toilet
articles, paints, oils, window
glass and varnishes, in town.
Goods delivered anywhere in
side corporation. Prompt ser
vice and polite treatment to all.
We want your trade.
Very truly,
John T. Jacocks,
31b7t The Druggist.
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All men’s, women’s and chil
dren’s'winter underwear at cost.
Bowen’s Cash Store. 31b7t
Don’t Travel
Talk.
S CHEAPEF
The use of the Long
Distance Telephone lines
of this company will save
you many a journey, long
and short—Every town
of importance in Texas,
Arkansas, Ukiahoma ana
Indian Territories within
reach. Also far distant
points in the North and
East.
The Southwestern Telegrapl
and Telephone Co.
JAMES L. JONES
Solicits your
NOTARIAL BUSINESS,
And promises
Prompt and Careful Attentior
To Your Business.
REAL ESTATE.
j
List your Property
For Quick Sales
With me. I guaran
tee best results.
R. W. BANDY,
CHASTAIN BUILDING.
DR. CHAS. E. CARROLL
Dentist
Gives special attention to
Crown and Bridge Work,
And correction of Irregularities
of the Teeth.
Office Watson Bldg. Phone, 63
Newport, - Arkansas.
Jack Herron
For Granitoid and Stone Walks,
Curbing, all kinds of Brick Work,
Don’t fail to get my figures
before contracting.
My Work Talks For Itself
Parties wanting crushed Lime
Stone Walks apply to me
OLD ARMY SURGEON
Of the War of 1861-5
! Speaks to His Comrades and
Friends.
W. F. Green, 75 Arcade, Nashville
Tenn., says: “I find Paracamph to b<
all you clakn for It and worthy o
much commendation. It is a most ex
cellent combination. I used it espec
I tally for piles with excellent results
; I recommend Paracamph to my frlendi
! and will continue to do so when oc
casion permits.”
Paracamph is a combination of Cam
phor and cooling, soothing oils. It is t
safe, clean household remedy whici
you need every day in the year. Wil
l absolutely prevent blood poisoning
from any wound if used promptly. Re
lieves instantly and cures Burns, Cuts
Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises, Old
Sores, Rheumatic Swellings and Paint
of all kiuds. All druggists guarantee
it Trial size 25c.; family sizes 50c
and $1.00. If you have never tried
Paracamph we will send you a trial size
free. Write to-day. The Paracamph
Co., Louisville, Ky.
TRUSTEES SALE.
Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigne<
trustee, will on Tuesday, February 14th, 1905, a
10 o’clock a. m. at the east Third street door o:
the court house, in the city of Newport, Arkan
sas, offer for sale at public auction to the highes
bidder for cash the following lands in Jacksoi
ceunty, Arkansas, to-wit:
Lot one (1) of block seven (7) range one (1
eaat of Jefferson street in the town of Jackson
port, Arkansas.
This sale will be mad« by virtue of authority giver
me in a certain deed of trust executed by Philij
Bach, dated March 9th, 1904, and of record ir
mortgage record 37, at page 92, of the records o:
Jackson county, Arkansas, which was given t<
secure certain indebtedness therein mentioned.
Given this 25th day of January, 1905.
GUSTAVE JONES, Trustee.
Read the Daily and Weekly
Independent.
' You Will Find I
REQUISITES
For Immediate Use Here. I
UNDERWEAR.
Guard against colds is
underwear’s first duty.
| Some constitutions are
such as to need more pro
1, tection than others.
l Whatever yours de
| mands we can supply it.
$1.00 to $6.00
the suit.
SHOES.
Uncle Sam’s shoemak
ing stunts are famous the
world over. His shoes lead
in snap, style, comfort and
workmanship. Shoes from
the famous Edwin Clapp
maker are here in walking
and dress shoes,
$5.00 to $7.00.
Our own Specials, $3.50 to $5.
TROUSERS.
Baggy trousers hurt a
man’s appearance, make
his whole suit look old and
“tacky.”
A new pair in a nice
stripe will make it look like
a new suit, and give the old
ones a chance to get a press
ing now and then.
$3.00 to $8.50
■the pair.
CLOTHES.
Grandpa buys his clothes I I
here ’cause they are so j
“comfy”. Papa buys his
clothes here ’cause they are
up-to-date and reliable.
Sonny’s clothes are bought
here ’cause no better are
made, and when Sonny j
grows big we’ll sell him
clothes for the same reason.
GET THE HABIT. GET THE HABIT.
Star Clothing Co
JOS. M. BERGER, JR.
Statement of the Qondhkm of the
Arkansas Bank and Trust Co.
At the Otose of Business January9, 1903,
the End of the Seoond Flsoal Year.
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES.
Loans and Discounts. $131,873.79 Capital Stock.$ 50,000.00
Dem’d loans on Cotton 47,362.58 Cil ,11B 9 non on
Scrip, county and city 734.76 Undivided net profits. 6,610.23
Furniture and fixtures f,367.58 Deposits. 168,859.51
Cash and sight exch’g 44,847.92 ’ _
$227,469.74 $227,469.74
Chas. G. Henry, Cashier.
1 Commenced business January 1, 1903.
Capital $100,000.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
J. W. Grubbs, President. Nathan Graham, V.-Pres.
Chas. G. Henry, Cashier.
Jos. M. Berger, Jr. R. F. Drummond, C. J. Saenger,
B. B. Bond, M. D. Campbell, S. D. Campbell,
G. D. Clements, J. P. Duck, W. W. Dutton,
; 0. D. Watson, L. E. Willis, F. D. Fulkerson,
R. K. Fitzhugh,
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