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Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-24
SMALL COTTON FIRE.

The cotton house of Wilmans Bros, gin at Diaz, in which about 30 bales of seed cotton were stored, narrowly escaped destruction by fire about four o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 The fire spread over the whole house, but in some unaccountable way, those present managed to ex- tinguish the flames when they were on the surface of this mass of cotton. The damage will probably be several hundred dollars, but the loss is fully covered by insurance.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-24
ASSAULTED CAPT. JOYCE.

Capt. w. A. Joyce recently em- ployed William Cox of Little Rock as prescription clerk at the store stipulating in the contract he should remain for month, and then if satis- fled, to accept the position perman- ently.
 On Saturday, Cox gave Capt. Joyce notice that he desired to leave at once to accept a better salaried offer, but the latter refused to relinquish him without a completion of the morth's service. Cox then brought suit for his salary for that part of the month alleged to be due and the case was tried by jury in Justice Robin sons court Thursday morning. That body returned verdict in the de- fendant's favor. Late i'll the afternoon of that day, Cox entered the store of Capt. Joyce and finding the latter alone in the rear, proceeded to demand his money Upon being refused, Capt. Joyce states that Cox rushed upon him striking him two blows, one behind the ear, which produced large bump The captain fell and Cox upon him A hand to hand conflict ensued, which was interrupted by the arrival of
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-24
NEGRO CUTTING SCRAPE.

The negroes at Jacksonport were quite aroused Thursday evening over cutting scrape in that town, which took place about 10 p. m. Dorse Evans, a negro about forty years of age, was badly cut in the face and one side. His arm was also broken and Doctor Owen Walker was called to sew up the wounds.
 Evans claims that two other negroes assaulted him, one of whom seems to have been AIonzo Swan.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-24
DEFENSE OF LANE SONS.

Public interest in the killing of A. G. Lane has relaxed since the boys were brought here last week from DeVall's Bluff says the Augusta Vii dette.
 The mother of the boys, accompani- ed by her brother MT. J. R. Cross ar rived Saturday morning from Brown wood, Texas. Doubt is expressed by them as to the dead man being A..G. Lane, and startling evidence is prom ised by them in favor of the accused at the preliminary.
 The statement made by the boys is corroborated in a good many par ticulars by parties here and is about as follows:
 On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the old gen tleman in company with the two boys was in Augusta inquiring as to the time of departure of the train for Bald Knob, stating that he was going to Newport for the purpose of selling pearls, and according to the boys, left, instructing them to make every thing in readiness to drift on down the river. The boys did as they were told and came to town Thursday morning to meet their father and after waiting several hours went back to their boat and drifted down the river, expecting to meet him between here and the mouth stopping at various points un- til they reached DeValls Bluff, where they were arrested.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-24
ERB'S TRAIN DITCHED. ].

Hoxie, Ark, October 17.-Last night near Success, President Erb's special, consisting of baggage car, Superin- tendent Hunts private car "Poplar Bluff," and MT. Erb's car, !ssCape Girardeau," was ditched by striking a COW. The engine turned over killing the fireman and seriously scalding the engineer. Neither the officials nor their cars were injured
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-24
OFFERS A SUGGESTION.
MIR. EDITOR:-

MIR. EDITOR:-
 Since you have introduced the sub ject of the blind man in connection with the blind tiger I would suggest that if the physically blind can be of any help to the morally blind, the city dads be petitioned to employ few of them for the present emergen- cy. OLD PRoHI.
 P.S. have just learned that the blind (not the blind tiger) has been run out of town.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-24
ELEVEN O'CLOCK P. M.

Is the hour the new train of the Southern Railway leaves the Union Station, Memphis. This carries a through sleeper to New York via Chattanooga, Bristol. RoanoHe, Lynchburg, Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, without change. Also coaches to Washington without change. Also dining car service, a la-carte. Arrives at Washington 6:42 morning, and New York 12:43 of the second day. This is perfect service, and the quickest time made for which extra train fare is not charged.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
cc-oPERATIvs MOVEMENT.
walter yroomnn- Closes Contracts
for Purchase of six Large
wEect Elevators

Kansas City. No. May 26.-Walter
Vrooman. of the Western co-opera-
tive movement, has closed contracts
for the purchase of six of the largest
wheat elevators in the Kansas wheat
belt and two of the largest Touring
mills. The price paid is said TO have
been $751; 900. and Mr.. Vrooman. who
has left for New York to complete
the financial end of the plan, SAYS the
present purchase is but the begin
ming of Il movement to center the
farmers of Kansas in n cooperative
branch of the Yrooman cooperative
company. The concern will be known
as the Wheat and Flour Western CO.
operative Co. The farmers are TO be
taken into the scheme upon the pay
ment of 500 each. Tor which they are
to receive the market value of their
wheat sold TO the company. and in
addition will receive one-half of the
profit derived. the other half going
10 cooperative stores through which
the wheat and -four will be handled
The pian,- said Mr.. Vrooman. lis
to eliminate wheat spectators and
the middlemen. The farmers are in
earnest sympathy with the move
ment. 1t is the only way TO head on
the talked-of -four trust that is form
ing in New York"
1t is intended TO ship 10 Great Brit
ain, to be sold among the cooperative
members there, TIE surplus product
not disposed of in Kansas and Mis-
souri,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
STATUE Of R0CHAMB[AU.
Its Unveiling in Washington Com
oining Demonstrations of In
ternational Good Will.
THE PRESIDENT DELIVERS An ADDRESS.
assure. the Preach Representative,
mat the American People Prise
the Fr~sh Proof OF the Friend
ship OF the French r~eIe-csuns-
ess De Rsehsabeas Drew the Veil.

Washington. May e5.-The prcSi.
dent of the United States joined with
the official representatives of the
frt-eh republic in unveiling the
statue of Marshal De Rochambrau.
the eompatriot of Washington. and
thecommander-in-chief Of the French
forces in America during the revo-
iutionary war. IL was an event com
hiEing many demonstrations Of inter
national good will. with French sail
ors from the battleship Gauiois min
Cling their cheers with American
blueiackets. French Tags entwining
their folds with the Stars and Stripes.
and with oratory and music express
sive Of Franco-American friendship.
The ceremony Of unveilingwas fixed
for II o'clock. but long before that
hour the streets were filed with
marching men. and with a great
crowd eager to witness the exercises
and review. \ battalion of French
seamen arrived by special train from
Annapolis early in the day. and, head
ed by the crack band from the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

Mr.. Ambassador. the people. Pc
culiarly because they are the Ameri-
can. and because the history of the
United States has been so inter-
woven with what France has done for
us-also because they are proud Of
the whole world which acknowledge,
and must ever acknowledge in a pc
cnliar degree the headship of FranSe
along 80 many lines in the march of
Progress and civilization-tne Ameri-
can people. through me. extend their
thanks to you. and in their name I
beg to express my Acknowledgements
to the embassy that has come here
and TO President Loubet and all Of
the French nation. both for the deed
and Tor the magnsnimous spirit that
laid behind the doing Of the deed. and
l thank you" cloud applause.l
As the president closed his re-
marks, the Countess De Rochambeau
drew aside the wells envelopinr the
figure. bringing into view the mas
sise bronze proportions Of the Ia
nous French commando. standing
proudly erect. with arm outstrrtehed.
directing the fortunes Of war on the
field Of Yorktown. \ great cheer
went mp from Frenchmen and Aueri-
can alike. and at the same instant the
Marine band broke into the inspiring
strains II the -Marseillaise.~ IS the
French national hymn died away, Am
bassador Cambon escorted to the
front of the platform the youthful
sculptor. " Hamar. who executed
the statue. Then the ambassador.
speaking in French. delivered a brief
address.
The orator Of the day was Senator
Lodge. of Massachusetts,. who began
his address rs the French band con-
cluded a selection. As Mr.. Lodge
closed the French band played the
star spangied Banner The clos-
ing remarks Of the day were by Gen.
Brugere. of the French army.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
MISSOURI MOB VIOLENCE.
Aee withsrup. the Murderer OF VIM Grow
rsken Prom the Jail at Paris.
No. and Hanged

Kansas City. No.. May 26.-A spe-
eial to the Journal from Paris. dated
yesterday, says:
Abe Witherup.the alleged murder
er of William Grow. who was killed
last month. was taken from the
Paris jail at two o'clock this morn
ing. marched to the bridge on th..
north edge of the town and hanged
by mob of more than a hundred
men who rode quietly into town at
midnight The mob went at once TO
the jail. but were held back for more
than an hour by Sheriff James W.
Clarke and Deputies Martin Clark
and Polk Mastcrson. who stood be-
fore the entrance to the Jail stockade
with drawn revolvers and threatened
to shoot the first man who attempted
to force an entrance. The mob re-
mained in front of the Jail for nearly
40 hours parleying with the officers.
finally marching away. The officers
remained on guard. but believed that
the mob had disbanded.
About two o'clock several men ap-
preached and engaged the sheriff and
his deputies in conversation. Then
suddenly. before the officers could de
fend themselves they were seized, dis
armed and carried away.
The mob then quickly rrappeared.
surrounded the Jail again. and. with
seldge hammers. battered down the
big iron doors. This was the work Of
but a few minutes. James ii. White
cotton. state representative. rushed
INTO the Jail as soon as the doors
gave way and made a stirring appeal
20 the mob to desist and allow the
law to take its course. The leaders
wavered for a minute and became
quiet and would probably have
spared the prisoners life. but for
the frenzied cries for vengeance set
up by those in the rear.
Mr.. Whitecotton was swept aside,
and in few minutes Witherup was
secured. The culprit made no resist
ance. and in reply to questions con
fessed his guilt. The father and
brother of the victim were in the
mob. and assisted in escorting the
man to the bridge. a quarter of a
mile away.
AT the bridge Witherup's feet were
lied by the brother Of the murdered
man while the senior Grow adjusted
the rope about his neck and pushed
him of the structure.
-witheruP's neck was broken BY
a. q
stantaneous- Their work done. the
mob left the body hanging and dis
per~ed quickly snd quietly Coroner
Johnson cut the body down this
morning
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
RocHAMBEAU STATUE. WASHINGTON. D. c.

French battleship. swung through
Pennsylvania avenue to Lafayette
square. where the shrouded figure of
the French field mashal awaited the
signal for unveiling. The American
soldiers, sailors and marines already
had assembled. and gave their French
brothers-in-arms hearty welcome
The American troops were under COM
ruand of Maj.-Gen- :. b. VI. Young.
and embraced \ battalion of engi-
neers, a battalion of sailors and na-
rines with the Marine band. a bat
talon of cavalry and Of field artil-
lery, and a brigade of national
guardsmen from the District of Co
Iumbia. representing all the various
branches of the United States mill
tary and naval service
President Roosevelt and tha-Rem-
hers of the cabinet arrived At the re-
viewing stand shortly before II
O'Clock. and took position facing the
draped figure Alongside the presi-
Dental party sat the French ambas-
sador, VI. Cambon, Gen Brugere. Wee
u
guished representatives of the French
government. and also the Count and
Countess De Rochambeau and Count
De Lafayette, descendants of the gal
liant soldiers who fought with Wash
ington- Cardinal Gibbons was to have
opened the exercises with an invoca-
tion. but in his unavoidable absence
Rev. DR.. Stafford delivered an i'm
pressive opening prayer. At its con-
elusion President Roosevelt stepped
to the front of the platform and ex-
tended n generous welcome TO the
French guests The president spoke
as follows:
"Nr Ambassador and you. the rep
resentatives of the mighty Republic
of Franee-I express TO you on behalf
nf the people of the United States
their warmest greeting. Weappreciate
to the full all that is implied in this
embassy, composed of such men IS
those who have been sent over here
by President Loubet to commemorate
the unveiing of the statue of the
great marshal. who. with the soldiers
and sailors of France, struck the de
eisive blow in the war which started
this country on the path of independ-
enee among the nations of the earth.
(Applau>s-J 1 am IRE that / give us-
terance to the sentiments of the
United States, of every American To
whom the honor and glory of the
past. rs well as the present. are dear.
when l say that we prize this fresh
proof of the friendship of the French
people, not only because il is neees-
sarily pleasing to US to have the
friendship of a nation so mighty in
war and so mighty in peace as France
has shown herself to be, but he
cause it is peculiarly pleasant Ia
feel that. after a century and quar-
ter of independent existence as ma
tion, the French republic should feel
that in that century and quarter we
have justified the sacrifices France
made on our behalf (Applause.)
Il am sure. my f@llow-citizens, that
ysu welcome the chance which brings
it about that this embassy of the
French people shoIld come TO our
shores at the very time when we, in
our turn. have done our part in start
ing on the path of Independence sis.
ter repualie--the republic Of Cuba
tApplause-)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
MURDERED In A CHURCH.
A Rejected Lever shoot. the Youns
Woman ard Escape. to the
Weods-Ps-Se< In Pursuit.

Atlanta. Ca. May 25--Five or six
hundred men divided into half a doz
en- different posses are tonight
searching the country adjacent t.
this city for Nillard Lee. 20 years Of
age, the son of a well-to-do farmer
who to-day shot ana killed Miss Lila
suttle. young woman of 10. 1t Wes-
ley chapel. Mount Gilead es up
grounds. nine miles from Atlanta.
Just as the minister had finished
the benediction and before any of the
worshippers had left the church Lee
who was sitting behind Miss Suttle.
leaned forward and fired at her. The
first bullet entered her back. but no
vital part was reached. and an in
slant later Lee fired again, killing the
girl instantly.
While the ehurehgoers stood as
founded Lee backed out of the door
and started for the woods On tn
way he met a man named Childress
to whom he confessed the murder
and asked Chiliress to take the re-
volver and kill him Childress paid ne
attention to the young man and
passed on
Lee next went to his fathers house
where he again told the story of the
murder, and securing 500 started
away.
As soon as the worshippers at the
chapel realized what had happened
they made an endeavor to capture the
essailant. but he had escaped Sew
eral posses were soon ordered. and
call sent in for bloodhounds- DIR
John Suttle, father OF the murdered
girl. heads one of the posses, while
his son directs another
Miss Suttle had refused Lees at
tcntions, it is said because she con
sidered herself above him socially.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
The FERNIE NINE HORROR.
Number of Dead. Missing and
Those Who Escared-

Victoria, B. C., NAV a6--Col- Pryor
last night received two dispatches
from Feruie. In one. A. Dick. inspee-
tor of mines, says:
"AlI bodies in No. 3 mine and high
lying positions of No. (49) recoy-
cred. Air turned into west division
near where other bodies are
Mr.. Armstrong, the government
agent. says:
Forty bodies recovered; about 50
still missing; "a escaped alive. No
fire in mine. Jury impaneled last
night and adjourned for week Es-
erything possible being done"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

London. May 25.-The news
death of Lord Pauncefote. the I
ambassador at Washington. wa
veyed by n press representa-
the British foreign Office and
United States embassy. The a
were greatly shocked, and exp
the deepest sympathy with TN
ow, and a realization of tho
which both countries have sus(
The foreign Office represent
were particularly affected, as
parently. they had no idea th(
ambassadors condition had
cupied.
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Proposed santa Fe Ex.eusion.

Guthrie. Okla. May 26.-The Atch.-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe railway
viii, it is announced. extend its line
from ERIN Springs TO Lawton, Okla,
and on the southwest into Texas, tins
entering territory hitherto belonging
to the Chicago. Rock Islaul ar l Pa
cifie-Friseo system. The connection
win be made with lhe Sants. Re sys-
TEN in Texas toward Fl Paso.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

Washington. May 26--With
ception of a few details. the al
ments for the funeral service
the remains of Lord PauncefoI
British ambassador, who died
day morning. are now compiet
Lady Pauneefote yesterday
fed her approval of the arrangs
tentatively made Saturday. by
services are to he held Wednes
noon IN ST. Johns Episcopal {
after which the body is 10 b
porarily deposited in : reeeiyinI
At Rock Greek cemetery
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
A wOULD-BE ASSASSIN.
Enan1ers Trni. and 10
Promptly Arrested.

Naples. May 26.-King Victor Eman-
uel and Queen Helena arrived here
last evening on their way to Palermo
to open the agricultural exhibition
there During the stoppage of the
royal train at the arsenal here, two
stones were thrown at the train by
q man named Vincenzo Guerrero.
who was Immediately arrested Guer
rerio has been previously eonvicteo
of theft The assault of last even
ing resulted in a great demonstration
of loyalty toward their majestic
from the assembled crowd
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

Bishop Satteriee brought the eere-
monies to a close with the benedie-
tion. and the French and American
forces passed in review before the
president.
In the afternoon the French guests
visited the capitol and the congress
sionaI library.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

New York. May 25.-Supreme Jus
tice George p Andrews died at hi
home in this city at 2:15 O'Clock Sat
urday morning, in his sixty-sixti
year. Judge Andrews suffered .
stroke of apcplexy a week ago. and
pneumonia developed later
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

Chicago, May 2s.-Former Lieut..
Gov. 7. B. Dunstan. Of Michigan. died
Friday night, at the Auditorium
Death was caused by complication
Of internal diseosea-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

New York, May 25.-The would-be
burglar who was shot and killed in
Harlem. early Friday. after running
fight. in which a dozen policemen
took part. has been identified, it l.
said. as Walter Hoight, of Mounr
hisco. n. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

Washington, May a5.-Representa-
tive Stephens. of Texas, has intro
duced a resolution that is aimed di
rectly at the tender of monumen
of Frederick the Great to the Unitec
States by the German emperor
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

Rt. Hon. Lord Pauncefot(
Preston. Il. {. T.. q c. NJ. c.. the|
ambassador to the Snited Stafes
the dean of the Diplomatic eor
Washington, was born in Munich
garia. - wears ago. and was the
II one of the most ancient of ID
families. whose history i found
the Doomsday Book. Educated
lawyer. his governmental servic(
gan in Hong Kong. as attorneyI
eral in is55. and after much vaI(
colonial experience he was sei
Washington. in l>s5. first as min
and afterward as first ambass
His service at Washington has
one unbroken record of suce<
diplomacy. The Behring sea ne
tions were among his earliest I
of Importance. and il was hid
miliarity with the difficult 81
that led to his selection by tho
eign Office for the post At Was
ton The arbitration treaty n<
ated with Secretary olney wai
forerunner of the great work a
plished at The Hague. and IL m
said that il emhodieS some Il
most important principles of}
great general convention regul
arbitration afterwards framed
The Hague conference Then
n number Of reciprocity treatia
arrangements involving
amount of study and work.
which were perfected as far
executive branch Of our goveri
could cooperate with Lord P5
foie Soon after Secretary H1
sumed Office. Lord Pauncefote
the task. which he himself RED
as the greatest accomplishment
his busy life. namely: to forev
at rest the questions growinI
of the old Clayton-Bulwer treat
he entered with energy again
negotiations. the result of whic
the framing of the Hay-Paun(
treaty recently ratified For
valuable services the British 4
ment did Lord Pauncefote the
TO three times extend the term
service II Washington. which
otherwise have ceased when
tanned the age of 20 years-l
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29

Sad sbous Eireham. isu't its'' What's
the matter With Bir~hsmt' PIE went to
e bza beng good fellow. "-Bsltirors
Views.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-05-29
LORD PAUNGEED|E MA
The British Ambassador at Ws1
ingthn Passes Peacefully
Away.
HIS WIFE AND FRIENDS At THE eEpsl
Fresideat send. Letter OF csuS
Hence te Lady Pssn~~fst~
Later Caff.-t BIagrapha
sketch OF the eDt.sisxus.h~a = Ds
mat Who served Ri. Nasis. vi

Washington, Nav .5.--Lord Paus
Tote. British ambassador to the "a
ed States. died at the embassy Z
urday morning at 5.35 o'clock
The Improvements which had =
noted in his condition during the
week received a sudden check II
six o'clock Friday evening. whe
was noticed that he was experien(
difficulty in breathing. DR.. Jung.
ply sieian. was immediately sent
and he decided on a consultation
a local physician. in the meansl
teleSraphing for DR. Osler, of nd
more. In his stead came DR.. Tha}
of John Hopkins university. arid
about two O'Clock Saturday MORN
The patients pulse was still Il
and when DIR. Thaver left the
bassy at three o'clock for BaItiru(
the ambassador was resting so 4
fort1hly that a cablegram was Z
to his son-in-law, Mr.. BromIevj
London. that there was no inmetI
danger.
Soon after three o'clock a dist
weakness Of the heart developed.
his pulse began to collapse. He Z
50 peacefully that il surprised
his physician. who feared that
asthmatie affection would prove q
blesome when the end came
At the bedside when the di&
guished diplomat passed away
Mrs Pauneefote. Hon Maude Pad
fote. Miss Sibyl and Miss Audrev(
Jung and Mr.. Radford. one OF
clerks attached TO the embassy.
rs soon as il become geneI
known that Lord Pauucefote
dead. flags were half-masted owed
different embassies and le-ationsI
the Arlington hotel. where the
ing Frenchmen who have come I'd
ness the ROehambeau statue I'd
ing are stopping. the French flag
/ placed at half-mast.
TIE news of Lord Paunce6
death brought Secretary Hay ID
White House. shortly after
o'clock. and he spent some time
the president considering what
ton should be taken by this GOD
ment. After the conference id
announced that the president
call at the British embassy im
ately after the unyeiling cere
TO offer personal condolences.
ascertain the wishes Of Lord Pad
fate's family in regard 70 frl
plans. The president also sent
ter of confidence TO Lady PAD
I fn-a