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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-04-10

Strength OF our Paper Money Eetlnl
ed BY an Expert.
THE way some cashiers pay ont
small bills In exchange for large must
make other men as tired aa It weafies
me" remarked an observing business
man to another Washlngtonian as they
watched the cashier Of a fashionable
uptown cafc pull at and strip the
ones and twog in exchange Tor a ten.
as though he we're pulling q piece of
molasses candy ever q hook and hated
to let go.
&c does," aequgasced his friend, who
happened to be a United States treas
ury expert. THE way some cashiers
jerk, snap and pull at bills as they lay
them Cut is utterly absurd. The old
adage about pinchiug a silver dollar
until the eagle screams pales before
the way the up-to.date flip cashier
jerks the long green he handles. :
''ln this connection l will give YOU
a fact that Is not generally known, and
/ doubt IL ever published and that Is
the weight a new treasury single note
and four notes in a sheet, will sustain
without breaking Director Meredith
furnished me with the figures, and they
may be accepted as Official and aceu-
rate.
"A single treasury note measures
8 Is inches wide by Z IA inches lonss(
and will suspend Al pounds lengthwiseA
and 81 pounds crosswise. Notes are
printed four to a sheet, the latter meas
surfing 8 IA inches wide and 10 IL long.
A sheet will suspend 10S pounds length
wise and III pounds crosswise.
'The remarkable strength Of Unit
cd States treasury note may thus be
seen at q glance, and | venture to say
that not one person in a million would
have guessed the great tenacity of the
paper which, when properly printed
and stamped, becomes good money. tt
will be observed that a single note will
sustain crosswise thirteen pounds
over double the weight it sustains
lengthWise, while in the case of the
sheet the crosswise sheet Is short
thirty-nine pounds Of double the sus-
tanning power of the lengthwise
sheet"
The cashier had interestedly listened
to the treasury experts explanation Of
the Notwithstanding and necessarily
resisting power of wear and tear of our
paper money, and then he said:
you see, it is this way: Bills stick
together, see, and we cashiers have to
make up any shortage out of our own
pockets, and that's one reason why we
snap and jerk the bills so hard, so we
will not pay out two for one, as might
be done. Again, a So bill is frequently
mistaken for a SIS, and vice versa, and
by counting out our money as If if
were drops of our life blood we are lessV
liable to pass out one for the other"
The two gentlemen paid their account
and agreed as they passed out that
the cashiers excuse was lame, and that
it was good thing for the rest of the
public who handle money that the
breaking strength of our treasury notes
is so high, or there would be nothing
left of them after they had passes
through a dozen cashiers hands
Washington Star.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-04-10
Diamonds and Rubies Float.

eve float diamonds and rubies now
to prove their genuineness," said the
ieweler.
"Float diamonds and rubiesl What (
are you saying? Gems won't float,
expostulated the patron.
ooh, but they will in some media"
the jeweler insisted. "A chemist" he
went on has composed and bottled
and put on the market certain harmless
acids that will test gems accurately.
Look here" a
He poured from vial into a bowl
colorless fluid. Then ne unwrapped
black velvet cloth, and a handful Of
beautiful, unmounted diamonds were
displayed. One of these he dropped into
the bowl, and it foated like a piece Of
cork.
"See that?" he said "That is a posi-
tive proof that this diamond is genu-
inc. Here, now" and he took out of
his pocket another brflliant-"here is
a French paste stone. Watch it sink"
He dropped the artificial diamond in,
to the bowl, and it pumped down -
the bottom like lump of lead. >
Il have" concluded the jeweler "a
half-dozen Of these walls, each a test
for its own particular stone That blue
vial tests the ruby; the purple one,
beside it tests the sapphire; the yellow
one the pearl, and and so on down tn
line. '-Philadelphia Record
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Shuts8eb6rbe.

Das betrsfenbe gomite bieisr 8sbBrbs
teri&iete ON Montas Gbenb. baB bic
@eiammtiumme bon $l47. $50 n5tbie
isin tptrbe, UNI ben nsusn SoGfGul Yin.
bau an glbamS Gpenue polffdnbis fertis
su ftsuen. lin bic l1nfoffsn su bsden,
iinb ssssntpdr,is 500 900 an Sanb uno
s26. 00C nod fdaie. cine SeblbtIan3 bon
500. $50 srssbsnb, bic burb cine 8onbs
aussabe eebedt tperben muB.
Ser poreeIeete 8eridt bsS Sdatmeis
ffsr Barter fur bas am 80. sunni beenbete
SisfaIiabr ssiet. bab bic @eiammteins
nabmen Der BsbBrbe s729, $50 90 betrus
cen. ipdbrenb bic auSeabsn t& auf
1862. 754.26 bsIiefen, cine 8iIans bon
$50, 939 lafsnb. bic peri&iebentli& bers
tbeilt if.
@neebote sur 9ieferung bon 8orrdtbsn
flr has nd1fe S6uliabr ipurben ems
pfunssn unb an bas beireff. @omite lber'
tpiefen. Die Srase, Oh Elm 2inberecrten
in 8erbinbun8 init ber SO. 8 Sdule
etablirt tperben fole, ipurbe bon S@uls
ratb 8obinion poresbra9t uno bann
aud BEN betrsff. @omite sur enbsaltissn
@rlebisune iiberipieien. Den Beamtsn
tpurbe sulebt bic Autcriidt seeeben. bon
ben loialen 8anfen seniisenb @eIb ju
bergen. un bic l~aufsnben Aussaben ~
osden. 9as Sinans gomits iOnnte lber
bic bsabidtiste 8Onbaussabe ieinsn Bee
ri&t abftatien uno tparo an8erieien, biss
in Der nd&itsn 8sriammluns iu ibun.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
@enue ehife Nueianb's nnb Sa'
pan'e sur Stele.

Die Ra&ri&ten dber Rriees' obsr
6risosnsausf&ten in Oituiisn lauien be-
tanntlid isbr tpiberipru&suol. SIN @a'
jbinston leet man bel ibrer grtpdeune
eans beionbers @spi&t auf amtlihe Be-
riGts ses arisss.W inifsriums. bab Rub'
lamb unb Sapan in ben @epdfern Der
WanbI&uret Slottsneeiduaber Sufam'
m~enessOssn baden. pie foIet:
Sapan: A&t S@Ia&tfdife, feds
9anaertreu,sr. elf Rreussr. &c 3anonen.
boote. Is 1orpscoidseT unb bier Dsps'
IHen,8oote.
Rublanb Ss6s S@la&tfhiFe, bier
9an,srfreuaer, elf 8rsussr, u&t aanonens
boots, 10 T~OrpsboidBsr unb Stpsi 0sps'
i&en.8 ooie.
RubIanb besilt fi1 auBerbem nod. cine
Farfe Siotte BON Gorpeboideern mad benz
S1auptats bes m6Bli6sn 8ufammsnfto'
bss su f&iden, unb Supan. befen @s'
i&traber bort bsbsutsnb tdrter IN, Bee
snast ii& bamit nod ni&t, iOnbern iGidt
INNER msbr S&ifs bin. ioaar ipl&s, bic
es in yripat . S&ifsbaub6fen in ben
Disnt ssprsbt bat.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Tinan3eente.

Srani o 2abountis, Der 8erirausns.
eIert unb 8u&taItsr elmer Anpaltsfrma
in Buffalo. q. D.. sessn ben man 8srba&t
Der 6slberunteri&la8uns sefabt bate.
bat bisie alsrbinss i'm @roben betrieben
unb tpis feline Srau iast. ipei6 man nod
gar ni&t sinmaI aGss. Die @eiammt'
iumms fol- ii& auf absr cine babe DiiI.
lion Dollars bsIaufen, bod lou ni&ts
bapon for bic rs&tmabiaen @issnttanst
bsrlorsn fem. ba 2aboantie aIes 30 CT.
ffaiten i'm Stanbs iein foa unb ni&ts
psripeluIirt bat. Ct operirts muir in ries
fssm Na6iabs nit Grunbeissntbum.
5rau 2%abountis msinte. ibr Nann babe
elm esrabssu ioles 8erIaneen 8ebabt,
um in @runbsissntbum su ipsiuIirsn uno
ipsnn alss aufsstIdri isi, tueree fiG Der.
aushslsn. bnb feline Sirma. Bilion &
Smith. ioear nod nit s100, 900 9rofi,
berausiommen tpsrbe. 2%abouniie's ga.
lar mar 500 so per Nonat.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Bur epieen Rube.

Na& ben bur4 ben @ebrauh bon
S%abrbunbsrten espeibten 2si&enfeierlid,
isiten ipurbe SEQ XIII. am Samitae
abenb in bic Rii&s bon ct. Better sinse,
mouert. pelde Der tsmpordre &ubsplab
fur piele 9dpfe mar. Sammerihldse.
tpslde in BEN iutmenien Dome Der 2irae
e,n mddtisss edo tpedten. u%erflnbisten
ben i'm S&ifs Der 8ir&s 8sriammsltsn,
ba6 SEQ Der Drsisebnte sur Iesten @ube
geleet tpurbe. Die 2ei6enbefaitun8
fanb mad Communicating fat. Die
porberen Tbiirsn Der 8afIifa tpurben
sei&loKsn unb bic eroBs 8ir1s i&isn,
tusnn man bon ben 2iHtern um ben
S&rein bss bsiIieen Petrus, ben Bergen
UNI ben Sars hes 9aptss unb BEN
S6ufIsin Weni@sn. ipsI&ss ii@ sur 8e'
ftattuns einssfunoen battle, abiiebt. gang
perIufsn.
Die S,sne in Der Rapsls mar unses
mein sfsitpoa. Ser Sare, Der bic
2ei&e bss 8apfes bars, tpurbe BON
RarbinaI Oreslia in gmpfane esnOmmsn
unb in Der Miite Der 9apeae Dor einen
4ltar pIusirt, Dor BEN bier rieiise 8sr'
asn elm 9ra&tbilb Der Wabonna ~sldnsenb
beleu&tstsn. Sin ben gbOriibsn iaBsn
SO Rarbindle. bic meiitsn bapon.. in ibren
piolettsn Roben. Sur bic 3arbindle
@otii unb 9isrnotti trusen bic peibsn
Dadntel ibrsr Orben. 3arbinoI Mar.
tinusle tpar ais ausutiner in fGtuarter
unb 2arbinaI 8ibes = Iuto als 6ransls'
ianer in brauner Suite sridienen.
SIN bsr Witts sur rs&ten Ssite Der
aapeIs iaB Surf Golonna, Der Sit
nddf au ibm, Der fur ben Sirften Dr.
Tini bs5timmt mar, mar leer eeblieben.
Die 2siGe tuurbs nit @sibpaier be-
iprsnst. bic gbiolutiOn ertbeilt uno Der
Waiorbomo @asiano, Der laarbinaI Bis
lett unb @raf Gamilo Pscei fiBtsh sum
lsttsn Wal ben SUB bss tooten Papftss.
Der Maiorbomo bebsdte Johann bic
Sdnbs unb bas Gntlis bes .Obten Papftss
nit sinsm eroBsn Seioeni&leier. Der ben
sanasn 8brper subsdts.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Gin x96uiasfcbn@.

Sobn Nnbsrion. elm naturaliErtsr
Burger. bebaupiet. Elm SObn Sriebri&
7. bon Ddnsmart ,u fem. Sein rid.
tiger Rams isi 8arl Gbriiian Sriebri&
8asesn 1urbensiuIt unb i'm Superioress
tidt bat sr Jest ben aniras ssitsat. isis
men Ramen dnbern su birfsn. st Ia
1874 auf BEN Cute 8raprub, 8ropins
Seanbina, Sdpe6sn. esbOren unb fam
i&on als gan, iunesr Mann na8 ams.
rita. Den 8arssriries iuil ct in oer
8unbssHotte aIs Watrois unter BEN ga.
men Rarl 6, 8asean miteema&t baben.
Sn Seattle. Wafb., mar sr felt Sabrsn
als Gnberion btfamt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30

Crn6I@ isAss Grt h tu
- S4sHkIatr Dfka.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Sunge berlQngt.

Gin i~ntsaissntsr Sunse i'm Altsr bon
1913 Sabren, urn bas &sftaaratiOns.
@ei@dft su erlernen. Nnitdnpise 8eaabs
lung bel boiler 8sf5hisune unb frsisr
@di&e unb quite 8ebanoluns. Ooer aud
elm iunesr Rann, ipsl&er i&On ettpas
grfabruns i'm @si&dft bat. Wan abrsis
fire ". 8. 8Oist,
30,2. SonesbaIs, pa.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
os;s.r Snirb.Im hoi hem tr.faihsp

- 2aiisr @iIbeIm BOT benz treffliasn
2ptiisr Srsibsrrn Detlep bon 2iIisnerOn,
pel@er in AIt. 8abIftabt bel Samburs
ipsbnbaft 10. Elm @nabeneetaIt bon idbr'
lid 1000 Matf aus ieiner 9riuatf&aiuQe
bsipiaist. 2ilisneron III bsfanntIi& aud
8eteran Der Selbsiee bon 1865 unb
1870 III unb tpurbe in beiben ernhti4
p~errunbet. Or IN Sauptmann a. o.
Der 3aiisr bat bel beri&iebenen @sIe'
senbsiien isiner Spmpotbie fur ben dds
ter, bsRen matsriele Sage cine isbr bee
i&rdnfte IN, ausbrud berlieben.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30

8 uI 80 @uattl. bod fnb Ne siads aud fur ben BUG nm ur Na6mitass guilty.
geo Or&tr IMrt bic Tromenabsn- unb 5aus-D9uft Sir GrAbunsrn Bhb sdmet
am Rabmthas nm ur FHbh rim N@s aenaut mH pprnn fh bic Ganatr BON Bks-
Barre Garhnbah, ppusbds unb SCRANTON bhbtt@n.
Der @aaus 8uhn ,Gpnwrfn" bon 0us. Barr, pdtn G6 ben uhR Tds auf hem
Sanrtf In Baltimore bOM; pc has grds.etb uprnsu. aHn Sbelnsbmrn RMn &C.
nu6ra9e Gtunben bwpr.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30

8urii6t III ratbiam ipdbrsnb Der
bsiBsn SSatrssssit. ST bsin StubIsans
auBsr Orbnune. 70 ereife iofort su
Sorni's Wassnfdrier. Wsnn bel 8sis
ten an~sstpanbt, bsilt CT Rutr, Dur&taa.
dbsrbaupt als nnrsseImdbisieitsn bss
Massns unb Der Gsodrme i&nsI unb
fiber.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Oanfia0nn8.

SIR bic uns barstbra&ttn pitlsn 9tpsiit bon
Witgsfibl unb Sympatbit esItstntliG br
aranfbsii unb bee Ieets mtinfs s%tlisbten Sat-
ten mr6tt Id 8rtunbsn, Stannttn unb Ra&.
barn msintn i~nnigIen Danf ausfprf&tn, ipt.
aleu- absr ben ptribtn RiisIisetrn hts Saesnitr
8srdns. Grau Ottp 9 6rausr,
Rinhsr unb Ysriranbtt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Meuer 8du.Neretu.

Die artiiaHs San NIB anItibe Ssieliaaft
Diro bieieH WoHat cine neut Serie rroFnen.
Sch 30 berIsiben ~ feds ProJent SnttrtfLsn
BEL msHatli9en 3ablHHeen. Ohitt, No. Al
eadaiuanua aheHne. AbeHDs often.
.. 3. Campbell, prd(etnt,
O.. 3. partrisee, S9abHnlitE
10. Q. BaHebaH, SffTftSr.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1903-07-30
Neme Mnsei8en.
Saabmnb p~eriDrem.

Gin i&par,n SasbbHnb, nit pseu Sruf
IN am Samfas Ra&i benz Gisenibiimfr abban-
ben etfpmmfn. Sir bic 8iidufaitune h%eltIbsn
pirb BON BEN llntfrisiHntifn cine anaemtitHs
Sslpbuuns bgabIt rsrbtH.
GrttbriG 5trmtHau,
iii Sipnf Npfnue.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
SLASIIED BY NEGRO.

H. H. Griffith, who has been em- ployed for several months at the Muirhead shingle mill, but formerly of Paragould, happened to about the only serious scra of circus day, a date usually distinguished by accidents and fatalities.
 Griffith seemed to have misjudged his capacity for booze and from re- ports made assaults on several un- offending parties. On Second street he is said to have struck negro, who proceeded to slash him. When taken to the jail Griffith had no pulse from loss of blood and was found to have sustained deep cut around and under the right arm at the pit, also at the wrist.
 Griffith's wounds were dressed by Dr. D. o. Jones. When visited by an Independent reporter Tuesday, he seemed much better, but said he knew nothing of how it all happened.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
BIG MAN BURIED.

The remains of Lee Trickey, who held the reputation of being the big gest man in the world, were laid to rest in Walnut Grove cemetery Sun day afternoon at 3 o'clock, attended bya large representation from the Cosmopolitan Carnival Company, as well as many Newport citizens.
 The services were conducted by Rev. J. w. Smith and listened to very attentively by the audience. The casket had been hauled to the ceme- tery upon one of the large cotton dray wagons and was lowered to its last resting place by big derrick, the windlass of which was handled by two stout negroes. The strain upon the ropes from their heavy burden could be seen in the manner they cut into the woodwork of the box.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
WELDON GIN BURNED.

The ginning plant of the Weldon Gin Company was burned to the ground early Friday morning. The origin or cause of the fire is unknown, the flames being discovered about 4 o'clock, but foo late to save the plant.
 The gin, which was fully insured, contained but one bale of cotton and was totally destroyed. The seed houses and seed were not burned.
 Not half of the cotton of that sec ton has been ginned and the de- struction of the plant thus comes at an inopportune time. The gin was owned by the Weldon Gin Company of which E. s. Mcdonald, D. F. Kim brough and B. B. Bond are the stock holders.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
EUCHRE CLUB MEETING.

The meeting of the Euchre club with MT. and Mrs. A. G. Anderson upon Thursday evening proved a very pleasant affair, for host and hostess were equally cordial in tn ir manifes- tations of hospitality.
 Dainty refreshments of cream and cake, coffee and salted almonds were nicely served and the evening passed all too swiftly for those present, who were Messrs. and Mesdames w. A. Billingsley, A. Fels, E. D. Bracy, J. L. Jones, Gustave Jones, E. L. Maris, R. M. Johnson, T. E. Allen, s. R. Phillips. w. A. O'Neal, Gus Martin, o. D. Watson, E. B. Wilmans, Mr. w. w. McMinn, Mrs. George Hillhouse, Misses Carrie Stevens and Mabel Stayton.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
BUILDING
 IN NORTH ARKANSAS

Harrison, Nov. 16.-S. w. Lee, the chief engineer of the St. Louis & North Arkansas railroad, is now sur veying south from this town in the in terest of some railroad people. It is thought possible that St. Louis & North Arkansas people have decided to build branch line from this place into the timber and mineral regions of Marion county, or it may be their purpose to build line from here tc some point on the Little Rock & Fort Smith road.
 The people here are very anxious to see such road built and will watch the outcome with great interest.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
Two Men Taken Into Custody by Chief of Police of Jonesboro for Rob-
 bery of Depot at Hoxie.

Jonesboro, Nov. 13.-Chief of Police Turner arrested in this city today John McCaskle and Walter Brance, charged with robbing the depot at Hoxie last Monday about noon of S70.
 It is alleged that the agent went to dinner and left these two men in the depot. In about seven minutes another one of the employees of the office came in and found that some one had opened the cash drawer and taken it's contents. The railroad men claim that McCaskle and France were there when they left and when they returned, after only 7 minutes had elapsed, and they either did the work or saw the man who did. They were taken to Walnut Ridge by a special detective for the Frisco where they will stand trial.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY

For Homeseekers to Homeseek. The Frisco system again announces that it will sell tickets from St. Louis and Kansas City to points in Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Kansas and Texas at the very low round trip rate of S15. Opportunities for homes in the south west are still plentiful and the best lands are by no means all taken up. Excursion tickets sold at this ex- tremely low rate will be good on any of the Frisco regular trains leaving St. Louis at 2:30 p. m., S:35 p. m., and 10 p. m., October 20, and leaving Kan sas City 7:35 p. m., and 11:30 D. m. on the same date. If you are looking to the southwest for a future home this excursion of October 20 is an excel lent opportunity to investigate the country.
 Your own home ticket agent will be able to give you full information as to rates and limits of tickets.
 Write for our interesting booklet entitled ''New Lands Along the Frisco System," by Bryan Snyder, and for detailed information to R. S. Lemon, secretary Frisco Immigration Bureau, St. Louis.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
CANDIDATES SPEAK
 AT MOUNTAIN VIEW

Mountain View, Nov. 16.-Circuit court convened here today with Judge Fulkerson on the bench and W. A Oldfield, prosecuting attorney, pres ent. The term will last about week as there is not much business to come up. The people of Stone county had an opportunity to listen to four can didates for state offices today. Judge Bourland delivered a speech this morning and this afternoon the can didates for governor spoke.
 Gov. Davis first addressed the peo- pie from to 2 p. m., and his speech was along the same lines as usual dealing at length with the trust ques- tion and criticising Judge Wood. Ther he opened on the legislature and se- verely arraigned that body, and also did not forget to abuse the state press
 Judge Wood followed in a speech of one hour, full of thought and inter. spersed with much wit. He made z splendid impression on the crowd.
 MT. Vandeventer spoke in a cold drizzling rain, but nevertheless many of the crowd stayed to listen to him He arraigned Gov. Davis for his con. duct as governor, and dwelt mostly or his numerous pardons.
 A crowd of 800 from over Stone county heard the candidates.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
RAIN SPOILs SHOW.

Probably three thousand visitors were attracted to Newport Monday by the coming of the Wallace show. The crowd fell far below that of many pre- vious years, doubtless owing to the threatening weather indications.
 Luckily for the circus, propitious skies seemed to hold in check the gathering clouds until the afternoon performance had fairly set in. A wind storm led the van and panic was narrowly averted by the good sense shown by the ladies present. The center poles, upon which rest the can vas, were lifted several feet from their sockets, but the side stakes held firm against the gale. The wind was of short duration and then came the deluge.
 The old, rotten canvas proved but a slight protection against the sheets of water which came through in many places, compelling the raising of um- brellas and the standing of the crowd. to say nothing of ruined millinery and water soaked clothes. So dark was
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
ENGINE STRUCK
 FARMERS' WAGON

Jonesooro, Nov IA. To-day while J. M. Smith, prominent farmer who lives five miles north of the city, was crossing the Frisco tracks near Aries heading factory, a switch engine backed up against some cars standing on the track, and one car was pushed against the back end of the wagon, tearing it to pieces and throwing Mr. Smith and son 12 years old, who was with him, to the ground, breaking the boys arm and bruising him consider ably and cutting large gash over Mc. Smiths right ear, besides inflicting other painful, if not serious, bruises about the body and head. Ore of the mules was badly crippled, and the wagon was completely demolished.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
MRS. BEARD ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. Charles Wesley Beard enter tained very delightfully."- and to the pleasure of her guests Friday after noon at her home on Walnut street, in honor of Mrs. c. B. Maynard, who leaves shortly to make her home in Pine Bluff.
 Instrumental and vocal numbers contributed by Mesdames Chamblin Simpson and c. E. Crook were we'll received as were catchy recitations by Mrs. J. Phil Berman. A cake guess ing contest, in which the answers to questions were to be found in the names of different kinds of cake, was hugely enjoyed by all. Mrs. Simpson took the cake, that being the prize for the largest number of correct answers.
 Elegant refreshments, consisting of escalloped oysters, waters, coffee, cream, cake and olives were daintily served.
 Those present were: Mesdames J. P. German, o. D. Watson, L. Hirsch, Wm. Mosby, J. H. AIcHugh, L. E. Willis, L. B. Harris, G. H. Brown, R. w. Bandy, J. w. Stayton, w. w. Campbell, F. s. Hess, Wm. Bailey, c. s. Maynard, George Hays, c. A. Lockard, J. G. Walker, E. L. Maris, Arthur Fels, 0. s. Simpson, 0. E.. Crook, w. A. O'Neal, T. E. Allen.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
PROFESSOR J. W. THOMPSON.

Searcy, Nov. 12.-Prof. Julius w. Thompson, for thirty years a promi- nent and successful educator, died at Pike City on the 9th inst. He taught at Conway, Benton, New Edinburg, Murfreesboro and other places. His widow, sister of Senator R. R. Ad- ans, survives him. He was a son of the late Rev. Dr. Thompson and Nan cy Thompson of North Carolina, a brother of Mrs, B. P. Baker of Searcy and an uncle of Mrs. Ward Miller of Little Rock. He was a gallant Con- federate soldier from 1861 to 1865 in the Virginia army. He leaves many friends.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
AIRING BREAK FOR LIBERTY.
Negro Prisoners Knock Jailer Down at Jonesboro and Make
 Their Escape.


 Jonesboro, Nov. lt.-Five negroes escaped from the county jail here at 5:10 o'clock this afternoon. They are Kid Wright, Sam Johnson, Harvey Lotion, Sam Kitchens and Jack White.
 The first four had been convicted of highway robbery and the last was under indictment for the saiqe offense, committed at the same time.
 Jailer J. E. Blackburn had taken a negro, just arrested, to the, cage in which the negroes are kept and had placed him in it, when Kid Wright pinned the jailer's arms behina him and the others rushed out, Wright re- leasing the jailer and following them.
 They ran downstairs and through the rooms of the lower part of tue house, occupied by the jailer's family, but were stopped by door. They returned and sought the rear entrance, and the jailer reached it just ahead of them. He was in the act of drawing his revolver. when Kid Wright caught it, wrenched it from him, and put it in his pocket. The others rushed on the jailer and knocked him down and out in the yard. Mrs. Blackburn was also knocked down i'll the rush of the negroes, who made their escape.
 A posse is being organized.