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Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
SAYS TT WOULD BE
 JUDICIAL MURDER

Gov. Davis, in a letter to Sheriff Pitcock of Crawford county, explains his position in the case of the negro, Malone, who pleaded guilty to the charge of rape and was sentenced to hang. The letter follows:
 Executive Chamber, Little Rock, Ar
 kansas, October 7.
 Hon. J. A. Pitcock, Van Buren, Ark My Dear Sir: am just in receipt of your favor of yesterday in regard to the nigger rapist recently sen fenced to be hung on plea of guilty by your circuit court. I do not intend to interfere With the execution of the law by the pardoning power or com mutation of sentence, but I want the supreme court to pass on the question as to whether or not defendant may be sentenced to be hung on his plea of guilty, and in order for them to have time to pass on the question it may be necessary for me to hold up the sem tencc temporarily until they can do so. In view of thefacts which you write me about mob violence, I re- quest that you immediately upon re- ceipt of this letter, without any kind of publicity, lodge the prisoner in the penitentiary for safe keeping, so that this, very important legal question, may be settled without any danger of mob violence, which would be dis graceful both to you and the state. The negro can be hung legally by the case being reversed and a jury being called to assess the death penalty. To hang him otherwise, in my judgment, would be judicial murder, and all off cers taking part in it would be mor- rally guilty of murder, hence I take this course, not to protect the nigger or show him any executive clemency, but simply to see that he is hung legally.
 Please let me hear from you at once if you will adopt this course to prevent mob violence. Yours very truly.
 Jeff Davis, Governor.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
PINE BLUFF SCANDAL.
Robert Lee Files Suit For Intimidation And Beating To Which He Was Subjected By Prominent
 Society Men.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Oct. 13,-Robert Lee, we'll known young man of Pine Bluff, has applied for warrants for the arrest of R. L. 1ully and A. J. Murray, charging intimidation.
 Murray is a prominent lumberman and Fully is his most intimate friend. Fully, it is claimed by Lee, resented his attentions to Mrs Fully, and, on one occasion, Fully and Murray en- ticed him to the suburbs of the city and beat him.
 Soon afterward, Lee says, he left Pine Bluff to reside in Little Rock, but there, he claims, he was followed by the jealous Fully and again persecuted Fully and two friends, Lee declares, buy ticket to St. Louis. They saw him board the train and told him that if he left the train before it arrived at St. Louis or if he ever returned to the State of Arkansas he would be killed.
 Deeply resenting the treatment he had received and determined to have vengeance if he had to risk his life for it, Lee says he got off the train at Piedmont, Mo-, and returned home, immediately applying for warrants against Fully and Murray.
 The case is set for trial Wednesday, Both Fully and Murray are under bonds for their appearance then and Fully is under peace bond in ad dition.
 The scandal has created much talk here where all concerned are we'll known and have moved in the best society.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
HOXTE'S ANCIENT MULE.

HoXie, Oct. 9.-Needed repairs are being made on the street-car line. One of the mules on this line, "Kick
 ing Jack," is 20 years old and had been with this company 14 years in August. He has travelled 87,0OO miles, killed one driver and broke the ribs in two others, and has never been known to have been ridden. Thousands of peo- pie know Jack and they will not be surprised at the distance he has tray eled back and forth on this line. He is good yet for 100000 more miles, as he still exhibits many traits of we'll
 fed playful colt. The talk about build ing an electric line is of no interest to him. He knows he is here to stay un- til his time to go to mule kingdom comes. His reward there will be great for the damage he has done here.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
GOULD SYSTEM SHAKE-UP.

c. G. Warner, vice president of the Missouri Pacific system, departed Wednesday for conference in New York city with George J. Gould. MT. Warner, who has been in poor health for some time, has lately improved. He hopes to be fully recovered in a short time. MT. Warner stated that he could not give out the nature of his trip to New York.
 GA general shake up is said to be in progress on the Missouri Pacific and the Iron Mountain, and it is possible that the operating department, over which MT. Harding presides, will be wholly reorganized to meet the de- mands of a growing system," says the St. Louis Republic
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
MRS. MCMINN ENTERTAINS.

The meeting of the Clover Club on Thursday afternoon was held at the home of Mrs. w. w. McMinn and it is needless to say, was thoroughly en- joyed by all present.
 The hostess is a gifted entertainer, and the lunch, consisting of deviled crabs, crackers, pickles and coffee, proved very toothsome repast.
 The invited guests were Mesdames G. A. Hillhouse, Farley Price and A /. B. Smith.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
REID-HUEY.

MT. T. c. Reid and Miss Sebelle Huey both of Remmel, were married Tuesday evening, October 7, in the presence of a large number of friends at Martins School House, the cere- mony being performed by Justice Rufus Ussery.
 The bride is daughter of Justice L. P. Huey and the groom is an ener- getic and promising young farmer of the Remmel community, to both of whom we extend best wishes.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
STEPHENS-CLARK.

MT. Robert Stephens and Miss Lillie Clark, of near Diaz, were quietly mar ried Sunday evening at o'clock by Esquire G. L. Robinson at the home of the bride. The young man is only 19 years of age and the girl 15 and con- sequently have good chances of wit messing their golden wedding anni- versary. This was the first expert ence of Justice Robinson as a tier of the gordian knot but the impressive and pleasing manner in which he per- forms the rite, would make one think his tenure in office dated several years back.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
ACCORD ONE FARE RATES.

Mrs. c. H. Wilmans, chairman of the committee on transportation, has received notice from the Iron Moun- tain passenger department, stating that rate of one fare would be &C., corded delegates and visitors to New port from all points in the state, on account of the U. D. c. convention to be held here Oct. 22 to "A, inclusive.
 The other roads have promised to do as well as the Iron Mountain and though they have not been heard from definitely, it is not expected that any trouble will be met in securing the same favorable consideration.
 From fifty to seventy five delegates and visitors are expected at this state gathering, which opens here week from Wednesday.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
GOVERNORS POLITICAL
AMBITIONS

Notwithstanding the denial of Gov. Davis that he would offer for a third term, says the Commercial Appeal, the belief is becoming prevalent in political circles that it is his purpose to announce for another two years as governor, in order that he may keep before the public until such time as he shall actively enter upon his cam paign for the United States senate against Senator Berry. The latest circumstance to indicate this is the sudden announcement of Hon. J. V. Bourland of Ozark several days ago that he would be a candidate for at torney general.
 Since the last State convention it has been matter of general com ment that MT. Bourland would be the administration candidate for govern or; in fact, in several interviews given out upon the subject here and at Fort Smith he had intimated that it was his purpose to run for governor. As late as noon of the day on which he announced that he would run for at torney general he stated that it was too early to make an announcement; that he would like to be governor, but did not know whether the people wanted him or not. Then came the announcement that he had switched to the office from which Jeff Davis James P. Clarke and Dan w. Jones were elevated to the gubernatorial chair. The change of front came about after he had held a consultation with Gov. Davis. This action is be- lieved to indicate a trade, and that Davis has promised Bourland his support for attorney general, while he runs for third term as governor
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
WON COMPLIMENTS
 FROM KANSAS CITY

Kansas City yesterday enjoyed a treat in the circus line that was all the more novel because of it's extreme rarity ill that the management fully redeemed the promises of it's adver- Using and gave two performances afternoon and evening, that were of the highest order of excellence. The Great Wallace Show, as the aggrega- tion is called, is indeed great because it is built upon different lines from the ordinary circus and while other shows may lay stress upon certain ''colossaI' features and scatter the superlatives of description as recklessly and freely as they do their handbills, the Wallace organization goes modestly and quiet ly to work and "does things.''
 Seldom has any show in Kansas City met with such flattering re- ceptiOn as this one. In the afternoon the crowd was large but at night it was something immense. Before the circus began in the evening all the seats were filled and still the crowds were pouring in in persistent streams. Soon it became apparent to the management that all who applied could not be accommodated and the gates were ordered closed. Fully 1,200 people were turned away Kansas City Journal.
 The Wallace shows exhibit at New port Tuesday, November 1.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
MRS. ALLEN ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. Thad Allen entertained the Smart Set club, of which she is a member, on Saturday afternoon to the pleasure of those present, at the residence of Mrs. J. H. McHugh.
 Besides goodly attendance of club members, quite number of outside guests were present, a fact which added interest and spirit to the games of progressive euchre, the special feature of the afternoons entertain ment. Miss Roberta Morrison won the first prize handsome picture frame and Mrs. Gus Graham, who is visiting here from Roswell, New Mexico, the booby.
 The refreshments were nice, con- sisting of ice cream and cake and were daintily served, those present being Misses Roberta Morrison, Carrie Stevens, Mae Smith, Nelle Pence ot Van Buren, Ray and Lucy Branden- burg, Marille billiard, Mabel Padgett, Mary Laird, Mabel Stayton, Mes danes J. L. Sells, Gus Graham, Oscar Jones, Gus Martin, B. L. Maris, Wm Gregg, w. w. Dutton, R. M. Johnson, Narcie Minor, A. D. Bailey, J. H. Me- Hugh, T. E. Morrison, J. L. Jones' Clyde Woods, Ed and Wilmans.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
LANE SONS ARRESTED.
Ira And Lonnie Lane, Apprehended At DeValls Bluff, Now Confined In Woodruff County
 Jail.

Augusta, Oct. 10.-Ira and Lonnie Lane, charged with the murder of their aged father, A. J. Lane, were ap- prehended at DeVall's Bluff Wednes- day by Will Allen, a local deputy sher- if, and were brought back here Thursday morning. They are con fined in the city jail and are being guarded.
 Concerning the crime with which they are charged they are very reti- cent. A preliminary trial will be given them at an early date.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
SELECTING A ROUTE.

Tn railroad situation is quite in- teresting just at present. The entire line between Buffalo City and Garth age or Joplin will be decided on this week or next. So far as Marion coun- ty is concerned it is right in the push. The road will about divide Marion county in twain no matter which of the three routes are selected Yell vile Echo
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
GARD OF THANKS.

MT. and Mrs. G. H. Robinson wish to extend their thanks to each and every one of the many kind friends and neighbors who were so consider ate during the sickness and at the death of their little daughter, Alice, and assure them that their many acts of kindness shall never willingly be forgotten.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17

Though the opponents of licensed saloons have given no indications of making fight against a return to the license system, they propose to make 1t warm for the blind tigers the re- malnder of the present year. A pe- tltion nas been circulated by Dr. A. J. Brewer and was presented to the council, signed by 54 citizens, praying the mayor, marshal and council to ''enforce the laws against the blind tigers i'll our city, as is done in other parts of the state.'' The petition further says "In doing so you will vlndicate the law and honor your selves. In making tn;3 request, we do so with no ill W Il or malice toward any one, but we do believe that we have right to expect the legal, if not the moral support of the entire city council"
 Upon motion of Wishon, seconded by Bailey, the communication of J. w. Smith and others was ordered received and filed and the petitioners advised that upon filing information on oath, charging any person with the offense of illegally selling liqaor in the city of Newport, the Mayor will issue his warrant for the guilty parties and bring them to justice.
 The city recorder gave notice to the council of the refusal of T. J. Watson to accept appointment as one of the sewerage commissioners and by vote of the council, the declination of Mr. Watson was accepted
 Upon motion of Walker, seconded by Wilmans, F. s. Hess was elected to this vacancy on the sewerage board of commissioners, all members voting yes with the exception of Wishon. The appointment is considered good one and it can be positively stated that MT. Hess will accept this position of trust.
 The acceptance of Goldman & Henry, together with oath as members of board, was received and referred to auditing committee. communi- cation was filed showing the ratifica- tion of the Mcdonald heirs to signing ot the improvement district petition
 Alderman Wishon made a final eff fort to reconsider this question by moving to amend the minutes of Sep tember 18th, heretofore approved, in a manner that would have shown no action had been taken toward the organization of an improvement dis trict for sewerage purposes, but the amendment was lost through failure to receive second.
 The request for the opening of an alley in block 3, Goldman's Addition, was referred to the city attorney.
 The reports of the mayor, marshal and recorder were received and re- ferred to the auditing committee. The minutes of the proceeding meeting were approved and the usual bills al lowed.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-17
PROHIS PETITION COUNCIL

For Enforcement Of Law Against Blind Tigers-Guilty Parties Will Be Brought To Justice Upon Informa- tion Filed By Individuals Hess Appointed To Watson w. cancy As Sewer District Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Nov 25-Sentiment was
rather mixed today, the irregular course
of the market rejecting the many con-
hicting reports industriously circulated.
Trading, while not especially light, was
chiefly professional, outsiders holding Off
in view of the further advance of for
eign exchange and the reported conflict
between certain large railroad Interests.
Many traders showed disposition to keep
out of the market pending the publication
of President Roosevelt's letter n which
important recommends tions regarding
trust and tariff legislation are looked for
Foreign exchange advanced to the high
est point reached in the present upward
movement. Demand bills sold UP to
4.S7.40. The price soon declined ten
points, however, at which level most of
the days business was done Much of
the demand was due to arrangement to
meet obligations maturing in connection
with the London settlement on Thursday
as well as some syndicate payments
which fall due abroad this week While
gold exports are now within easy range
of negotiation, efforts are being made to
fcrestall movement provided the offer
ings of finance bills will sufficiently de-
press the rate to make paper remittapces
the cheapest medium OF exchange The
struggle for control of Colorado. Fuel ana
Iron is a puzzle to most veterans of the
financial district, but it is not believed
that the apparent differences between the
contending parties will involve the va
rious railroad properties in which they
are interested. Nevertheless. heaviness
was shown during the day by Missouri
Pacific and Union Pacific, as well as by
other Gould and Hartman stocks. Ru
NOR was again busy with Manhattan,
and that stock was most irregular, open
ing with a fractional decline advancing
over 2 per cent, then selling off over 3
per cent then I'D over 4 points 10 1ooI2,
and closing with a net gain OF less than
point on heavy trading. There were
reports that a IDEAL" had been closed,
but no verification was obtainable. De-
clnes were general at the opening. New
York Central, st. Paul. Union Paclhe,
Reading, Sugar and other active Issues
selling off more or less extensively. me
movement in Manhattan soon brought
a better tone. with moderate rallies IN
the standard issues. Colorado Fuel was
in early demand al a better price, and
the later course of that stock was little
short of sensational, with an advance of
over per cent and net gain Of points.
sharp selling movement followed the
first rally, with declines of point or
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
sEABoARD STOCKS AND BONDS.

BALTIMoRE. Nov. IS. Seaboard Air Lin,
common 1902; preferred 44H@45.
Bonds-4's, e3h@Si.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26

more in nearly all the leading issues,
Manhattan's erratic course continued,
and the other fractions were heavy as
were also Sugar and Amalgamated Cop
per. Premature reports concerning the
coal strike settlement eXerted brief IA
vorable influence, but some easiness was
shown at this time at the sale OF
block of 5000 shares of Union Pacihc
preferred by Gould brokers. There vas
considerable liquidation. chiefly in the
stocks in which Colorado Fuel interests
are identified. Heavy purchases OF Reao-
ing around 81 attracted attention, pat
that stock was among the principal SUI
ferers in the selling movement at the
close, with Improvement losses IN New
York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, 81
Paul, Missouri Pacific. and Union Paclhc.
There were uninportant recoveries ana
the tone of the market at the close was
steady.
Bonds showed heayiness in sympathy
with stocks, and Wabash debenture BIS
developed exceptional weakness. Total
sales (par value) $1,000.
United States SIS, coupons, adyan 1ed
is per cent on the last call.
Total sales of stocks today were $780,
700 shares, including the following:
Atchison $4,000 Baltimore and Ohio ~
ZOO Canadian Pacific $500 Chesapeake
and Ohio 5000 Eric HOO Illinois Cen
trail 300; Louisville and Nashville 6.6OJ'
Manhattan $4,000; Metropolitan Street
Railway 5000; Missouri Pacific $4,000;
New York Central 1900; Norfolk and
Western 5000; Pennsylvania 49,lOo;
Reading 141 200 st. Paul-4S, 400, Southern
Pacific $4,000; Southern Railway 4,loo;
Union Pacific 1880 Union Pacific pre-
ferred 7O,40O; Amalgamated Copper IL
eco; American Smelling $500: Brooklyn
Rapid Transit 1900; Colorado Fuel 49,
900; Sugar 1O,600 U. S. Steel 1920; Z. 5.
Steel preferred 10000; Rock leland 81
400: Rock Island preferred $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
Futures opened firm and closed quiet.
American middlieg. e. o. c.:
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

New Orleans, Nov. 25.-Yesterday
sharp advance in prices for spot cotton
had the effect of checking the buying
movement Liverpool and other orders
cabled to this side were light. Quotations
unchanged.
The transactions in futures were quite
large, but the sentiment had changed and
the bulls were tossing the bears sky
ward. The market opened Z to 10 puints
lower, the decline being based upon re-
ports of clearing weather in Texas. After
the first call there was n reaction of
points as the result of profit-taking
by room traders but with that demand
satisfied the market assumed a heavy
aspect and prices were forced down again,
but with occasional upward fluctuations.
At the close the board showed net de-
clines from yesterday of points on
November, II on December and IL on the
other positions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
Barbee e. Co.'s
Cotton Letter.

Especial to the News and Observer
New York, Nov. 25.-That profit TAX
ing on such an advance as we have seen
recently is more than reasonable was
illustrated by the opening today. May
sold at $40 at the close last night and
then with no warning and no apparent
reason opened at S.27 this morning. AS
we said yesterday, a break will come
when least expected. From the looks
of the weather map the heavy rains ana
the cold wave we might Just as we'll
have had $50 instead of S27. But the
market has already had an advance of
So points for March and SO points for
May. An advance of this kind tends to
discount great deal. There has been
much that is artificial about this adj
vance as far as the average trader can
discern. There is just as much cotton
in the country AS when the price broke
&c., and no one wanted to buy. Is it that
little wet weather here almost the
first of December is destroying the crop?
Why the bureau informed us a full two
months ago that picking was nearing
completion in many sections How much
cotton is still left in the fields after six
weeks of such wonderful weather? How
many crops are we raising this year
particularly in Texas, where picking
started in July, nearly five months ago?
is cotton sugar that a rain at this season
is to prove so injuriously? We venture
to say this season is as long a growing
season as any in the history of the trade.
Thanksgiving, and no general killing
frosts after such hot weather as took
place in October and early November
and so fine start to the crop means a
long season. We see nothing in the
situation to warrant buying over S1sc.
at the moment. There is everything to
warrant profit taking on every advance.
1t is more than likely that the real cause
of this advance is not to be found in
rain nor in receipts, nor in the small
ness of the crop. There is nearly always
a November advance and this year ship
pers contracted for the delivery of cotton
while railroads have not had cars to
ship. If the real facts were
known we believe this is the
cause of the present upheaval. Ship.
pers were caught at the bottom and
holders, having sold out, there was no
cotton for sale save at a good advance.
But above sac. for December there will
be more or less selling from the South.
Until after the holiday and the govern
ment report bears will not assume
very aggressive attitude on that cotton
question. a good break in the morning
should carry prices to a point where
good buying would be profitable. But
we would not buy on anything but
good break and would take profits on
every upturn.
BARBEF. & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
Tarrant e. Kings
Cotton Letter.
Especial to News and Observer


New York, Nov. 25.-The market today
has had a most natural reaction, which
has improved the technical speculative
condition very much, as considera Bile
cotton was bought by weak interests on
the bulge late yesterday The same class
of trade sold on the slump this afternoon.
Tho weather is very unfavorable over a
large area of the cotton belt and our
Texas advices are becoming more bullish
every day. The demand for export is
enormous while receipts are not up co
expectations. There is nothing in the
movement to indicate a crop of over
10 800, 900 bales The consumptive require
ments at present prices would be 1900,
900 bales We think this reaction should
be taken advantage of to buy cotton for
q good advance before the bureau report
to be issued December 3rd. In this con-
nection, we would suggest that the gov
eminent will probably justify its estimate
OF year ago, which on its face looked
very much out of line.
TARRANT & KING,
6S Broad Street.