RAILROAD TIME CARD.
ST. L.. I. M. A S. RAILWAY.
NORTH BOUND.
No. 72. Local Freight. 12:10 p. re i
No. 2. 2:05 a. m.
No. 4. 10:40 .am
No. 12. 9:02 p. m
No. 6. 10:45 p. m
No. M.. 11:14 p.m
No. 20. 12:43 p. m
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 73, Local Freight. 7:00 a.m.
No. 17. 4:00 a. m
No. 5. 4:45 a m
No. 11. 6:46 a. m
Na 3. 4:55 p. m.
Na 1. 10:46 p. m
No. 7.11:33 «. in.
BATESVILLE BRANCH.
Passenger Leaves. 7:05 a. m
Mixed " . 11:45 a. m.
PassengerlArrives. 7:40 p. m.
S, Mixed " . 10:15 a. ro.
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
n^aenger Arrives. 1:40 p. m.
Passenger Departs. 3:15 &• m
Local PMght Departs. 6:30 “• ra
On Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
the Independent
PERCY H. VANDYKE,
Publisher and Editor.
NEWPORT. - - ARKANSAS.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
“Spencer will make a hit.”
Harry B. Ake and Sam Powell
of Little Rock spent Sunday with
Newport friends.
Mrs. Dora Albright, a teacher
in the public schools at Newport,
came up last Sunday morning on
the excursion and visited her lit
tle daughter, mother and sisters,
returning to Newport on tne
same train Sunday night.—Cal
ico Rock Progress.
Hon. Joseph M. Stayton of this
city will be one of the bridal
party at the marriage of Miss
Frances Roots and Mr. William
Starr Mitchell, which will take
place at' the home of the bride in
Little Rock Wednesday evening,
April 26. The popular young
people are well known in this
city..
Capt. Ben Crowley of Para
gould, we learn, will probably
be a candidate for railroad com
missioner for this dictrict. He
is said to be one of those big
Hearted, whole-souled and level
headed gentlemen whose friends
are ever loyal and they will make
a strong effort to land him the
plum.
Bell & Maynard have opened
a neat restaurant in the rear
of the Grand Central Hotel, the
dining room of the old Planters’
House, to be known as “The
Little Gem.” Same cooks, the
best of everything to eat and
good service will continue to up
hold the reputation of “The Lit
tle Gem” as a first-class regular
and short order eating house. 87
Paul Butler and Dr. Lawrence
returned Friday evening from
St. Louis. Mr. Butler was ac
companied by his little daughter,
Mildred, who has been visiting
■^Her Aunt, Mrs. Byler, in that city.
Miss Mildred has been sick for
several days, but is improving.
Mrs. Lawrence is still in St.
Louis, but will return home in a
few weeks. We are glad to note
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xnai ner iieaiui 10 uu^iuvui^.—
iBatesville Bee.
newspapers
VS. HANDBILLS.
Some business men have an
idea that handbills and dodgers
are superior to newspapers as
advertising mediums. Handbills
are good in their way as auxili
aries, but they are no more to be
compared to the advertising col
'N.^omns of a newspaper than a
ptfcdmart peddler on Broadway is
to b§ compared with John Wana
maker’s great emporium. The
peddler attracts attention for a
moment if he be an expert, but
the great store rivets the eye
and loosens the purse strings of
those whose trade is worth hav
ing. The handbill is crumpled
in the hand and soon thrown
aside. The newspaper is carried
home, read and reread and riled
away. There is something be
sides the advertising there- en
tertainment, information—which
h adds value to the advertising
I beside which it is placed.
:4J, Advertisements are read now
more than ever before, some
times before what is commonly
known as news, for advertise
ments are sometimes the latest
and most vital news, vital to
every day life. The headlines of
an ad can be made as attractive
as the headlines of a wedding
and the bargains offered as al
luring as the wedding feast. The
business man who talks to the
reader's of a newspaper as he
talks to a customer in his store is
the one who wins. Use hand
bills and posters if you wish, but
place your great hope for returns
in the columns of your favorite
newspaper.—Ex.
ALL PREVIOUS
RECORDS BROKEN.
During the month of March
the Memphis Commercial College
broke all previous records. It
enrolled more students for book
keeping, shorthand and tele
graphy than during any month
in the history of the institution.
This is conclusive proof that the
public appreciate the thorough,
practical training of this institu
tion.
It teaches the famous Byrne
simplified shorthand and practi
cal bookkeeping—systems that
enable the student to complete a
thorough, practical course in half
the time usually required in other
commercial schools and at half
the usual cost. If they don}£ do
it they don’t charge you a cent.
The school also has in con
nection with it, one of the most
extensive employment bureaus
ever connected with a commer
cial school—through which wor
thy graduates are placed in good
positions free of charge. Write
today for their large illustrated
free catalogue giving full par
ticulars of their modern and up
to date systems and methods of
teaching. If you are going to be
a bookkeeper, or stenographer
or an operator, be a good one.
The best school is the one you
want. Address Memphis Com’l.
College, 46 N. Second St., Mem
phis, Tenn.
REVIEW BOOK CLUB.
The first meeting of the Re
view Book Club was held with
the president, Mrs. M. A. Dor
sey, Saturday afternoon and the
attendance upon the part of the
members was very gratifying as
i all were present except two.
Miss Sallie Foster was leader
I for the afternoon and proved
| herself equal to the occasion,
the subject of the lesson being
the foremost soldiers and sail
ors in ancient history.
By a vote of the members it
was decided to make the club
strictly a club for young ladies
and the number limited to twen
ty-five.
The next meeting will be with
i Miss Della Bernstein which will
be Saturday, April 29, and a
very interesting program has
been arranged by the committee.
At the conclusion of the pro
gram Mrs. Jeannette Herbert,
the organizer of the club, made
a talk on physical culture which
was a rare treat to the large
number present, who were loud
in their praise of the talk given
by this gifted woman, who was
for several years state president
of this work in Tennessee hav
ing her office in the Randolph
building in Memphis.
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LETTER TO MR. W. R. STEW
ART, NEWPORT, ARK.
—
' Dear Sir: The late president
of the Croton River bank at
Brewsters. N. Y.. built the finest
house in all that region in 1884,
and painted it with lead-and-oil
at a cost of $400—the house cost
$31,000.
In 1887—three years—he re
painted it with Devoe at a cost
of $350. In 1897 this paint was
in good condition.
Lead-and-oil, $400, three years.
Devoe $350, ten years.
Yours truly,
F. W. Devoe & Co.,
New York and Chicago.
J 1
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l MOUSE REQUIEM. |
The effects of musical vibra
tion upon animals at close range
was seriously illustrated in Port
land the other day.
E. C. Webb, better known as
Harry Webb, the well known!
musician and member of Chand
ler’s band, was rehearsing in the
band rooms in Monument square.
He was engaged at the time in
tuning the brass horn which he
plays to a bass drum. As he
sounded the notes on the horn
and beat on the drum he spied a
mouse run across the room tow
ard him. Mr. Webb kept on
playing, apparently for the ben
efit of the mouse.
When the mouse came to with
in a few feet of where Mr. Webb
was seated the little animal
crouched on his haunches and
looked directly into the mouth of
the horn which Mr. Webb was
tuning. The vibration of the
horn and drum were to much
for him, and in less than a min
ute the little fellow had rolled
over onto the floor dead.—Lew
iston (Me.) Journal.
BOY ACCUSED
OF FORGERY.
Paragould, April 16.—Tansill
Burnett, white, aged 16, was
held to the grand jury Saturday
on the charge of forging the |
name of Judge Jones to two
checks for $25. The bogus sig- j
nature was detected at the bank.!
The accused belongs to a good i
iauiii,y anu ucaio a gvvu uaum.
SAW MILL FOR SALE.
Saw mill and 1,000 acres of
oak for sale cheap. Party de
sires to look after other business.
Apply at this office. This mill
is a bargain and can be secured
for $450.
QUEER ACCIDENTS TO GUNS.
Htahnps on a British Battleship That
Caused Fear Amoii
the Crew.
While the British battleship Thun
derer was off Milford Haven, Wales,
not long ago a curious accident to
one of her guns caused much alarm
among her crew. A target had been
put out for practice with the ten-inch j
breechloading guns. When one was
fired by electricity only a portion of
the projectile was discharged, the
base plate of the shot and a portion
of the frame being left in the gun.
When the plate was removed the pres
sure of gasi forced a portion of the
projectile from the breech of the gun.
On the second gun being fired a hole
about three inches in diameter was
blown through the projectile, ths
other part of the base plate being left
behind. The bas< plate was in thi»
case separated from the rest of the
projectile.
Such accidents are believed never
previously to have occurred on board
any ship. There was much alarm
among those in the turret, as the
bursting of tbe guns Waa for • time
feared. It is suggested that either
the powder in the projectiles wae
damp or there was water in the guns
So far as can be seen both gune ars
sound. __
FINDS BOOK OF MORMON.
Illinois Farmer Make* the Claim That
He Dcs Dp the Orlataal
Manuscript.
Interest has been created at Carbon
dale. III., over a discovery made by
Marshal Fenrod, who lives on a farm
near Dongola. Recently Penrod
grubbed a black oak stump out of a po
tato field close to his residence and
found a stone about a foot long and
eight inches in diameter. The peculiar
shape of the stone, which resembled a
poeketbook, attracted his attention,
and, upon close examination, he found
carved on its face in the English lan
guage tbe following words: "This
stone contains the original manuscript
of Moroni (Mormon).—Joseph Smith."
The ravages of time had apparently
made but little headway on the stone
snd upon closer examination he found
the stone was hollow and a hole drilled
entirely through it and at both ends
red cedar plugs had been driven in
Upon removing one of the plugs several
sheets of parchment were found con
taining writing in hieroglyphic* that
•ouid not be deciphered.
Patties a la hlaz&nn.
Give six turns to half a pound of puff
paste, roll out to the thickness of >
penny-piece; stamp out two dozen tops
with a plain circular cutter, about one
inch and a half in diameter; gather up
the trimmings, knead together, roll out
and stamp two dozen more; place on a
baking-sheet, about an inch and a half
apart, and wet them with a soft brush;
garnish the center of each with a little
force meat of any kind, place the tops on
them and use the upper part of a smaller
cutter to press them down, so as to
fasten the two parts together; they must
then be egged over and baked )n a rather
brisk oven; when done, dish up at §
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When Things Don't
Look Right,
Objects dance before your
eyes, the letters on your
paper become blurred,
It May Be That You Need
Glasses.
Dr. A. J. Frank, the
expert optician, will exam
ine your eyes free. If you
need glasses he will fur
nish the right kind, prop
erly fitted and adjusted.
Dr. A. J. FRANK,
Expert Optician.
Office, 306 E. Front street, up
stairs, next Dr. A. Kellett.
Office Hours—10 to 12 a. m.,
4 to 6 p. m., except Sunday.
Call Central (3 rings) for Dr.
A. J. Frank. If inconvenient to
come, kindly let him know and
he will call on you.
DO YOU
Contemplate
a Journey,
With its attendant risks, and
which involves absence from
your home and neglect of your
business? In nine cases out of
ten the necessity for this can be
obviated by the use of the
Long Distance Telephone
The South western Telegraph
and Telephone Co.
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.
REAL ESTATE.
List your Property
For Quick Sales
With me. I guaran
tee best results.
R. W. BANDY,
CHASTAIN BUILDING.
DR. IRA H. ERWIN
EYE, EAR, NOSE
AND THROAT..
OFFICE-8 and 9
Wishon Building
NEWPORT, ARK.
Jack Jones
The Crack Barber, keeps
a neat and busy little
shop. Upper end of Front
street. Expert tonsorial
ists. Easy shaves and
the best haircuts. Our
work pleases.
“Come on, ye stubby beards."
I RACE MARKS*
Bjspw' Designs
"Hi" Copyrights Ac.
Anyone sending a sketch and description may
ouickly ascertain our opinion free whether an
invention is probably patentabUh_.Commnr.lca
Uons strictly confldential. HANDBOOK on Pa.ontl
sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents.
Patents taken through Munn h Co. receive
tpecial notice, without charge, tn the
Scientific American.
A handsomely illustrated weekly. I.arsest elr
MUNN New Yqrk
Branch pfflee. t&& F 9t- Washington. D. C.
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Low Rates via the
Frisco System
TO KANSAS CITY, MO—Account Southern Baptist
Convention, One fare plus 50 cents for the round trip. x
$31.65 Memphis to California. I I
j»/\ Memphis to Portland, Oregon. Other Pa
•J)0 / *OU cific coast points very low. On sale March
1st to May 15th, inclusive.
£ | ^ A A (or less) f°r rounfi trip Memphis to all
1 points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory
and most of Texas. {
Half fare plus $2.00 one way to all points Southwest.
Round trip on sale Feb. 21st, March 7th and 21st. jj
One way on sale Feb. 21st and March 21st. Write
W. L. Evans, T. P. A., J. N. Cornatzar, A. G. P. A.
Memphis, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn.
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I in the privacy of her home. No physician’s ft
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I 8 Will you go to your druggist today and 8
I_ft secure the same relief Mrs. Vincent writes
about? When the stomach, bowels or
liver are affected, Thedford's Black-Draught should fee used.
WINE or CARDUI
No. 933 Mission St., San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 9,1903.
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healthy and the sunshine of my life. I had hardly any trouble after she was
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unusually healthy child I nave and because I never had a sick day myself I 1
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Good shells in your gun mean a good bag ft
in the field or a good score at the trap. 9
Winchester “Leader” and “Repeater” ft
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PRINTING offtices in Jackson connty. Bring ns your
Printing and let ns qnote yon'onr prices.
E. L. WATSON, M. D.
OFFICE OVER MOSBY’S.
i NEWPORT, - - ARK.
JAMES L. JONES.
Solicits your
NOTARIAL BUSINESS,
And promises ,
Prompt and Careful Attention
To Your Business. 1
LIVERYMEN
FARMERS
DRAYMEN
And all users of axle grease
that want the best grease on the
market and that recognize a good
thing when shown its merits, we
recommend our Golden and Cas
tor Oil brands of Axle Grease.
It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes
and 3 pound tin buckets. For
sale by all uj>J&4*Ae niercha^fcs;^'***
Ask for i^and take no substitute.
It is guaranteed to have no equal
for quality Ion the market.
WATERS-PIERCE
#IL COMPANY.