pfr-. nutusiie-r ana Editor.
NHWPO'UT, - - ARKANSAS
' A N NOUNCEM E NTS.
FOR SHERIFF.
have* disoMavp-■ •.! tlv dm - s < f thatoffice in such
£ rAf.bcr ?n merit y<nn* « nfUl.»m:
inp: jrou for your support in the jmnf and :«■ ».
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Slaty. Your fellow citizen. It. W. BANDY.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
V‘*: nra authorized to announce -1 ihn IV
§&£>•• a 'vwmiihile for th« office of t »rcoif clerk •> !. «i -
PfA eon county, subject to the Democratic ui ..
y .• o »n. —
We ate nftthovisad to announce J .tinea S. .Ion. t
a? r cjjndMi.'C fo‘ re-election to *b •»! cir
cuit el ?rk of Jackson county, subject to tin vu -
oc v primary election.
GETS STUNG DAILY.
Practice of an Iowa Man to Ward
Off Rheumatism.
He Snj'K There I* I.lMle Profit In Hec
Culture Nowadays mi.I Keep*
Apiary Solely t» Prevent
Dread Disease.
Receiving the stings of bees daily to
prevent rheumatism would not be a pop
ular remedy among people generally,
yet Myron G. Beals, of Sioux City, la.,
has been a bee culturlst for years only
for the benefit which he says he receives
physically from the stings of his busy
insects.
Mr. Beals is one of the largest pro
ducers of honey in this country, having
several hundred hives. Of late years he
lias expressed a desire to retire from the
business of an apiarist, and would do
so but for the fears that if the stings of
his bees upon his body are not contin
ued, after his system has become inoc
ulated with the virus, he will become a
helpless cripple from rheumatism.
Mr. Beals is sincere in his belief, and
points to the fact that his mother, who
lives in the east, is an invalid from rheu
matism, and a sister is a cripple from
the same disease. It is in the family
blood, he maintains, and the stings of
his bees are his only salvation.
“There is no profit in the honey busi
ness any more,” said Mr. Beals, “espe
cially in the west. The country has
grown arid settled up so that the wild
flowers are almost extinct, and the
bees have few sources of supply for
their raw material. I suppose I shall
/veep my bees, however, as long as I
v „ ''live.
“It is a fact known to the medical pro
fession that the sting of the bee has vir
tue In a curative way, and the virvs can
be bought at the drug stores. 1 scarce
ly notice the stings of the bees any more,
as far as the pricking sensation is con
cerned. It used to be painful, but now
f wa/vaIiro oHncru a 11 nvar IIW hfifld
face and arms and scarcely notice It.
“Bee stings have killf %-many human
beings, as well as cattle and horses. If
a person not accustomed to stings were
to receive as many as 1 do at one time
I don’t believe he would survive the
experience. I believe the effect of be
ing inoculated with the poison of the
bee is like having the system filled with
; alcohol or any narcotic—the more you
have had of it the more you can stand.
- "Th^fe Is nothing In the statement
^ Jhit it 1b possible to handle bees In a
careful or 'kind way and avoid being
stung. I have been in the business for
a good many years, and know they are
no respecters of persons. You are apt
to get stung when you are not expecting
tt. When one bee in a swarm stings you
you are almost certain to be stung again
and again, for there is a certain odor
which seems to come from a sting that
iattracts other bees and angers them.
The more you fight a swarm the more
you will be stung, for bees are peculiarly
subject to excitement.
“Bee culture Is one of the most fas
cinlatlng studies. It is an interesting
science. I understand how to care for
them, and want their stings. I have oc
casional rheumatic twinges In my mus
cles that give me anxiety for fear I shall
be subjected to the fate of other mem
bers of our family, and I shall not run
any chances by letting go of my bees.”
WILLIAM KIND TO WORKERS.
Ha* Kitchen* Iimtnlled In Govern
ment Workshop* So Dinner* of
Mechanics Can He Warmed.
The versatile kaiser of Germany, on
a recent visit to D&nlzig. investigated
workmen’s homes and manner of life
and chatted with the men employed in
the government arms manufactory.
The kaiser asked the men what rent
they paid. When told, he exclaimed:
“It is much too high.”
The kaiser inquired whether the gov
ernment factory provided kitchen*
where the midday lunches could be
warmed. The kaiser said to a member
of his suite: “These kitchens are as nee
esary to workmen as for us, for work
men have just as sensitive stomachs as
we and like their food warm instead ol
cold. Besides, their wives don’t have tc
bring their husbands warm dinners
They can remain at home to attend tc
,the child.” The result of the kaiser's
visit will be kitchens installed in all gov
ernment workshops.
■rile strenuouN Education.
i The women of Kansas have wot
their campaign for reform in the
schools, the principal feature of whici
was that courtship may be carried on
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.‘Sh OVStWin f-niflaixl Who Cnn At
foru to Hide in (;artl«(ie* to llev'^
port Their WUereallo«(».(/'
A Stratford (England^imagistrate1
says he knows tlckenoMeave men who
Irive up to the -tfulice station in car
tages to report, themselves, leaving the
jflices w)Hr smiling laces. The police,
who should know, say they would like
to see them.
"Most of these ex-convicts reporting
their whereabouts to us come to the
station wearing odd boots," said a city
police officer. "They scarcely have the
money to pay for a drink, much less
a cab, while a carriage is out of the j
question.”
While such cases may be uncommon,
however, the fact remains that there are
men who, leaving a penal establish
ment, return to enjoy ill-gotten wealth
and to partake of the pleasures of idle
ness, says the London Mail. Three
years ago a business man who had suf- ;
fered Imprisonment for serious charges
of fraud drove up to a police station
to report himself, leaving in a smart
brougham outside his two well
dressed daughters, and wearing the tall j
hat and frock coat of respectability. He
asked for the superintendent in the
airiest of manners, saying he had to see
him on "a matter of private business.”
Only the severe and gruff manager of
the station sergeant, who recognized
him, brought him to realize liis position, j
The man whom tlie Stratford magis- j
Irate sent to jail for his failure to re
port himself every month said that he
had been turned away from his work
and lodgings on two occasions when it I
was discovered that he had to call at
the police station periodically. He
could scarcely have known that with
the home secretary's permission ex
convicts are allowed to report them- j
selves by letter.
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AN ODD CASE.
Thl* Man I.caniol to SprII Three
Time* anil Can't Spell Vow
—Hi* Curious Story.
“Think of a man learning how to spell '
three times and then not being able to
spell correctly,” said an observant man
who takes an interest in subjects of this !
sort, according to the New Orleans
Times-Democrat, “and you will have my
case summed up exactly. I am not what i
you would call a bad speller by any
manner of means. But I stumble flow
and then, and stumble badly. Why is
it? It is the simplest thing in the world.
I grew up in the country, attended a
country school, and my first spelling
was under the rules of the ol.1-time
school teacher. I learned how to spell
on my feet. It Is a curious fact that fov
a long time I could not spell the simplest
words unless I stood up. Standing 1
could spell anything, and, in fact, was
always the winner in the spelling bee.
No one could ‘turn me down,’ as we
used to say in the country. Well, after
this I learned how to spell with my pen
cil. All my spelling talent went into the
pencil. My tongue forgot the art, and
v»'Vinnv£ii» of otifl intr nr* oDtinof T onnirl mf
spoil a word unless it belonged to the
simpler kind without using my pencil.
Now I began to use the typewriter, and
consequently I had to learn bow to spell
again. Ask me how to spell a word now
and I will have to go to the typewriter
unless the word is a very simple one.
My tongue won’t spell it and my pen
cil will refuse to write it. So I have
learned to spell three times, and as I
said before I am not a good speller yet.”
A Hound’d Lons Trip.
A hound wns bought In Missouri
and shipped in a closed express car
to a ranch in Kansas. In a day or
two It was missing. Investigation
proved that it had gone back to its
Missouri home, over a distance of 500
miles, on a road entirely unknown to
the dog.
FOR R NT
‘ A H ot el
Creighton”
On Walnut street Newport.,
\rk. This is the best hotel tow i
• in the state and is centrally
located, being one full block
+Vom St. Louis, Iron Mountain <?
Southern Depot and opposite the
Jackson county court house.
Finished Aboir
Januar* i £vh, 1904
And will contain twenty-eigiu
sleeping rooms, office 25x30 fee1.
dining room 20x45 feet, one pai -
lor on first Floor and one or
second floor, three bath room-’,
large kitchen, pantry and store
room, will be equipped will:
electric return annunciator it
each room, long distance aiu
ocal telephone.
Electric and Gas Lights
Laundry and servants’ apart
ments in yard adjoining. Wher
completed ’ ill be very convvn
jut for the commercial trad<.
Apply to, ;
J. H. J^cHugh.
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- .j'^ARINE MONSTER.
W
Pillfornin Fi:.hpr:iin fatgjie.v. <u r 2
uiim Kl«h W eiwtii:i. I"«.i l-oiiiiiJh
with Hod and Heel.
Edward Llewellyn, a cornet soloist of
;he Catalina Island band, is a most en
thusiastic and picturesque angler. J
Recently he made the record Jewflsh
catch, one weighing 425 pounds; the oth
?r morning he though he would Inscribe
;he tuna record also on his diadem, and
Laking the Catalina hiked out after the
biggest specimens of the tiger-fish to be
taken. He had uncorked but a small por
tion of his stock of patience when his reel
began to whizz.
And then it whizzed. By consummate
skill Llewellyn prevented the fish from
getting away in the first grand rushes,
and then he began on the aggressive. For
an hour and 21 minutes a fierce fight
lasted. It was a formidable-looking crea
ture that was at length brought alongside
the boat, and there was debate, after it
was gaffed, as to whether it would be a
welcome addition to the crew.
Hung up on the rack here, the creature
began to excite comment. To the casual
observer it was but a moon-fish, a rather
unusual catch, but occasionally caught
and hrought in by being entangled in ttfe
fishermen’s nets. This, however, was
I’aught with a hook and rod and reel,
something unknown to fishermen hith
erto. A glance at the fish also showed a
radical difference between this and the
sword-fish.
Its sword is not so long as that of the
genuine sword-fish of this length: the
lower jaw Is unduly elongated; it has on
its bach a collapsible fin, which, when
extended, stands up 15 inches above the j
fish, but folds down into a grove, until
It is unnotioeable; the tail is like the
screw of a propeller, and very similar
In appearance to that of the tuna.
The fish sharps are all guessing. The ;
like of this has not been seen here before, ;
nor can any enlightenment he had from
any books on the subject to be had here.
The strange creature is nine feet long
and weighs 125 pounds. The sword Is
24 inches long and the tail is 39 across.
MOVE MILLIONS AS RAGS.
ITnl*outle«l Government Clerk Cnrrfes
Money from YVttNliinjurton to New
York in n Suit Case.
Col. Edwards, chief of the division
of Insular affairs, recently told the
story of a bureau clerk’s remarkable
trip a few days ago with $3,000,000 of
govei-nment cash. The clerk is Marion
E. Beall, whose home is in Fort
Wayne, Ind. For fear of robbery the
officials kept the trip secret until after
the clerk had delivered his precious
burden in New York.
Under the direction of the insular
department the mints and the bureau
of planting and engraving have been
making money for use in the Philip
pines. To. Mr. Beall was assigned the
duty of overseeing the shipment of
the money to the island possessions.
The bureau of printing and engraving
turned out $3,000,000 in $1,000 bills.
The insular department wanted to get
the money to New York. Beall went
around to see the express companies
about the cost of transporting the
ireaeuits. Aigul uuuuicu uuuciia,
said each of the companies.
“That’s too much,” said Col. Ed
wards when Beall reported. “What’s
the matter with you putting the
money in a suit case and taking it up
yourself?”
“Why, sure, I can take it if you are
willing to trust me with it,” said
Beall.
The money wa3 put in a suit case
and Beall, although not even under
bond, carried it from this city to New
York, whence it was shipped.
NEARLY WEDS BRIDESMAID.
Mlnlater Had Reached Fateful Part
When Bride, Realising; Situ
ation, Calls a Halt.
But for a sudden protest by the bride
the bridegroom at a wedding in St.
Mary’s church, New Britain, Conn.,
would have been married to the brides
maid the other day. Peter Wood and
MiS3 Rosa Strader, the principals, en
tered the church with Stephen Ferry
and Miss Edwina Softleigh, the best
man and bridesmaid. W^hen the party
reached the altar the bridesmaid, in
stead of retiring in favor of the bride,
remained at the bridegroom’s side.
Rev. J. T. Winters began the cere
mony, but just as he had reached the
fateful part Miss Strader, jumped up
and asked Father Winters to stop.
An explanation followed, the young
women exchanged places, and the
ceremony went on. The bridesmaid
had never attended a wedding before.
Kara oil n 01*1 Clock Slop*.
Thousands of Parisians who are in
the habit daily of setting their watch
es by the famous clock on the bourse
were filled with dismay the other
week when the famous timepiece was
.seen to lose several hours In the
course of a day and then stop alto
gether. For many years the bourse
clock has been considered one of the
infallible chronometers of the city.
Apparently the recent additions and
improvements of the old bourse have
been too much for its delicate mech
anism.
Lynchburg; Gel* a Reputation.
Lynchburg, Tenn.. has won fame as
the first southern town to indict a
white man for lynching a negro. Evi
dently. remarks the Chicago Daily
News, Lynchburg aspires to a civic
reputation far above what its curious
ly suggestive name would imply.
No Immediate Danger.
Prof. Small, of the University of
Chicago, says war between Germany
and the United States is inevitable.
There is no immediate reason, how
ever, says the Chicago Record-Herald,
for the people of .Boston to crawl un
der their beds. \
NOW while out stock is complete. Wo occ oh... spy putting away
some of oqr most useful articles for shipment to nearby towns.
=^= Never in the history of Newport has there been displayed Such An
Elegant Line of Furniture and useful household articles. Our stocic con
sists of almost
Every Article in the Housefurmshing Line
From very cheap and medium grade goods such as carried by our com
petito rs to the very highest class of artistic and up to date furniture pur
chase i C t from the leading furniture manufactory in the United States
1.5i5&A_'___J_._Hi-:_*_!
Bedroom Suits ranging from
$11.00 to $135.00. Chif
oneers $6.00 and up.
Beautiful Leather Couches,
Karpen make, all steel *
construction, guaranteed,
$24.00 and up.
An elegant line of mission
furniture, weathered oak
finish.
Our hall furniture .is the
finest the market affords.
See our ladies desks, they
are elegant and cheap in
price.
At the close of the Chicago Furniture Exposition in July and they were late to
arrive and we now have over fifty different patterns on display at our store and
are on sale at prices that will move them quick. Remember too that your kitchen
is complete only when fitted with one of our
Quick Meal Ranges
The name tells, the story. We are Newport’s Exclusive Agent. 1
IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH
A WHOLE FAMILY CURED BY
Johnston’s Tcrjc Capsules
Mrs. C. H. Kingsbury, who keeps a millinery
and fancy goods store at St. Louis, Gratiot Co.,
Mich., and who is well known throughout the
country, says:
“I was badly troubled with rheumatism,
catarrh and neuralgia. I had liver complaint
and was very bilious. I was in a bad condi
tion ; every day I began to fear that I should
never be a well woman; that I should have to
settle down Into a chronic invalid, and live in
the shadow of death. I had JOHNSTON’S
TONIC CAPSULES recommended to me. I
TOOK FOUK PACKAGES AND IT CURED ME,
and cured my family both. I am very glad that
I heard of It. I would cheerfully recommend
It to every one. I have take* many other kinds
of medicine. I prefer JOHNSTON’S .to all of
them.” Michigan Drug Co., Detroit, Mich.
Dl. KERMOTT’S LIVER REGULATOB
Positively Cures Pimples and Dyspepsia.
Sbedden, May 20,1891.
Oksti.*msn: — One year ago now my face pre
sented a horrible appearance from pimples and
blotches, I also was much troubled with dyspepsia
and constipation 1 had tried physicians and patent
medicines, but received little good. A friend recom
mended Dr. Kermott’s Liver Regulator. 1 found It
all that could bedesired.lt having removed all my
troubles and willingly bear mv testimony.
Mrs. Wf.si.ky Stafford.
Price 25 cents per package, nr five packages for $1.00.
Ask for FREE sample.
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“QUICK MEAL”
RANGE EXHIBIT.
The Newport Builders’ oupniv
& Hardware Company have made
elaborate preparations for an
hibit of their “Quick Meai ”
ranges during the week com
mencing Monday, December 7Ci,
to which the holiday shoppert
have been invited.
A special representative of t it
factory is in attendance tc
explain the merits and serve
samples of its good cooking.
Small boys in uniform will re
ceive the visitors and serve hot
biscuit and coffee. A beautiful
souvenir will be presented every
purchaser of a “Quick Meal"
steel range.
A handsome exhibit of holi
day offerings in the furniture
line will also be shown and spe
cial prices will be in effect thk
week. This store offers as com
plete and high grade a stock as
those of Little Rock, and at
prices that cannot be touched
anwhere. btf>
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For the news read the Daily
Independent.
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J. W. Lirdley, Pres. L. T. Slay den, Y-Pre \ V. Holt, Cashier. |
BANK OF TUCKERMAN.
CAPITAL STOCK $20^0.00, m
We are open to the public for all business
which constitutes safe & reliable banking
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COLLECTIONS A SPECIALTY. ■
Your Patronage is Solicited.
Tuckerman, - - Arkimsas)Wk
J. W. Jacksoi I
Newport, Ark.
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Breeder of White
Faced Black Span- ff^H
ish Chickens and I
Guinea Pigs. I
Stock For Sa!J H
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 up-to-date merchants.
Ask for it and take no substitute.
It is guaranteed to have no equal
for quality on the market.
WATERS-PIERCE
OIL COMPANY.
DR. CHAS. E. CARROLL
Dentist
Successor to Black Bros.
Office: W : Pudding
Rooms 1.
TELEPHONE _
Newport, - Arkansas*
Jack Herror* ■
' iraiiiioid an ! Stone Wal Hj
(1; 'i"'. all knuU of Brick Wtl |H
I'oti L fait to get my fig'll
before contracting... f 8H
My Work Talks For Itscf H
Parties wanting crushed L, llH
Stone Walks apply to , flflP
W. H. SNETZE I
& Builder . I
Plans and Specification P BE
furnished on short notie?# By
All Work is GuaranlB|^|
Henry uwJB
Surgeon
Oculist.