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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-31
KANSAS GIRLS RAID SALOONS.
In Search of Brother They Smash
Doors and Use Firearms.

In Search of Brother They Smash
Doors and Use Firearms.
Winfield, Kan, March 3l.-Armsd
with pistols and hatchets, two daugh-
tors of John Osborne, OF this city. set
out to find their brother Edward. Be-
ing refused admittance to Arthur
Schmitt's saloon, they battered down
the door. The bartender reached for
q revolver. but when he saw the girls
guns pointed at him he dropped be-
bind Inc bar. TIE girls smashed bot
Ties and glasses and then went 10
Chad Thomas place. where they
smashed a plate glass window. They
were not arrested.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-31

Stolen, from my residence. Oh
March Is, Rambler bicycle, with
coaster brake. No. 81937. Reward et
IS for return and no questions will -
asked. H. C. Reynolds, GIG East Sixth- =
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-31
Sues the Dog Catcher.

w. E. Jamerson has fled suit
against Officer Jim Reed for catching
Jamerson's dog. Some people seem
to think an officer has no right to
catch a dog without tag or a stray
head of stock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-31

VIM Benton will leave Sunday for
Stuttgart on a business trip in the
interest OF his cigar factory. Mr.. c.
NJ Shepherd is the new travelling
salesman for the Benton cigar fac
tory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-31
FATHER j. -. L-UCEY
Viii! Spend tioly Week in the Bible
Lands

The latest news from Father J. NJ
Lucey states that he will be in the
Bible lands during holy week. Father
Lucy seems to be enjoying good health
and having a splendid time. His
many friends would like to see a let
ter from him for publication in the
Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-31

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Blu
thenthal, this morning at 10 o'clock,
daughter.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
DROPPED DEAD FROM SCARE

Amos Toler, living two miles north of Bradford in this county, died Thurs day morning of heart failure, caused by excitement, induced from partial destruction of his home by fire.
 During the blaze the old gentleman, who was about 55 years of age, ran out into the yard, and though several of the family, who were fighting the fire, heard him make peculiar out crys, no attention was paid him until the flames had been extinguished, when he was found dead lying upon the grass.
 The deceased was prominent saw mill owner, and fine old gentleman, who leaves wife and large family of children.
 The remains were buried Friday at Hickman graveyard.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
HOMES DISHONORED

If Jeff Davis said what he is report ed to have said at Ozark to the effect that he has violated his marriage vows and has dishonored his wife and chil- dren he can expect nothing else than that the people of the state will take him at his own valuation and let it go at that, notwithstanding they have not had good reason to take his state ments at par value.
 But when he goes further and de- clares that no men are faithful to their wives and families he violates the sanctity of every home in Arkansas and arrays against himself every man and woman who fears God, loves morality, cherishes the family tie and loves with pure affection.
 Jeff Davis may be a low bred fcoun. drel and he may glory in his deprav- ity, but he cannot without suffering the penalty insult every honorable, God-fearing man in the state.
 For once let this monster of immor- ality and untruth be rated at his own estimation and judged and treated accordingly py all decent men. No man with self-respect can vote for a man who publicly declares his morals on so low plane. The women of Ar kansas cannot remain unheard when their homes are declared to be not temples of pure affection but sepul- chres of love by lust betraye Fort Smith Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
THREE YEARS FOR
 HUBBARD HEAD

After being out g 1-2 hours the jury in the case of Hubbard Head returned to court the following verdict: We the jury find the defendant guilty Of assault with intent to rape and fix his penalty at three years in the peniten- tiary."
 Such was the agreement finally reached, and submitted by the fore man of the jury, c. s. Maynard. The first vote stood two for hanging and seven for acquittal, the other three favoring a penitentiary sentence. Be- fore retiring that evening ten favored acquittal, while the two advocates of the death penalty stood firm. As the result shows compromise was finally effected which sends Hubbard Head to the penitentiary for three years, the minimum penalty for assault with intent to rape.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
FORMER PASTOR
 TO VISIT NEWPORT.

Rev. Dr. w. M. Morrison, for six years missionary in Luebo, Congo In- dependent State, Africa, will reach Newport this evening from Searcy, where he has been in attendance on the sessions of the Presbytery of Ar kansas, of which he is member.
 Dr. Morrison will preach in the Presbyterian church tomorrow morn ing at II o'clock and in the evening at 7:30. Dr. Morrison has a great many friends in Newport who will find great delight in welco ming him to the field in which he once labored with much acceptance to all. It is hoped that there may be full audiences at both services to hear the thrilling ac- counts of our work fo,' Christ in the land of Africa. R. B. WILLIS.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
SMALL BLAZE IN
RAILROAD YARDS.

Sunday evening about o'clock a small shanty on the river front short distance above the Iron Mountain freight depot, was destroyed by fire. Several box cars adjacent were badly scorched, but no great damage re- suited.
 The fire company was prevented from reaching the scene by blockade of all the crossings except that oppo- site the Remmel & Empie mill, by which route they finally reached the scene. Suck 6 blockade of the cross ings is a violation of the city ordi- nance, and the conductors of the trains are subject to fines, as well as the property of the railroad endan- gered by such fires.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
HORSE THIEVES CONVICTED.

Joe and Will Clinton were on Friday evening convicted of horse stealing in the criminal court of Jackson county, and each sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
 Joe Clinton was given a jury trial, that body assessing his punishment at seven years, but this term was re- duced to three years by the court, the defendant pleading guilty to two other indictments, for which he received one year each.
 Will Clinton plead guilty to all three indictments, receiving the same pen atty as his brother.
 The prisoners stole horses from Sam Harvey and other farmers in the northern part of Jackson county in 1893, which were later recovered in Monroe county.
 Gustave Jones assisted w. A Old- field in the prosecution of the case, and the attorneys for the defense were M. J. Manning of Clarendon and c. l.. Grant of Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
HOT SPRINGS FIRE CHIEF
 FELL FORTY FEET.

Hot Springs, Sept. 28.-The St. Cloud hotel on Wilmington avenue was damaged by fire this afternoon at o'clock to the extent of $500. The fire caught from the kitchen fue and the loss is covered by insurance.
 Acting Fire Chief Otis Gray, while climbing over the roof of the building, slipped and fell to the ground, distance of forty feet, breaking his left leg between the knee and thigh. He was removed to the Wilmington fire station, where his in- juries received medical attention. His fall was partly broken by another fireman, who attempted to catch him. Gray is a very popular fire man and the accident is greatly de- plored.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
FAILED TO GIVE
 SUFFICIENT NOTICE.

Texarkana, Sept. 28.-Today at Sherman, Texas, Judge Bryant of the federal court granted to the saloon men of the Texas side of Texarkana writ of permanent injunction restrain ing the authorities on that side of the state line from publishing and declar- ing the result of the prohibition elec- tion held on August P last, wherein the county voted dry. The injunc- tion was granted on the ground that only fourteen days' notice of the election was given, whereas the law requires fifteen days.
 The prohibitionists announce to- night that they will at once call county mass meeting and take the necessary steps for holding another election.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
WILL PROSECUTE JACOBSON.
Editor Gray Will Turn Governors Private Secretary's Case Over to
 Federal Authorities.

Wicklyff Gray, managing editor of the Fort Smith News Record, was fined $5 and costs in Little Rock Sat urday for his part of the fight with Deputy Governor" Charles Jacob son. Mir. Gray says the matter will not rest with the personal encounter of Saturday. He announced that he would turn the postal card written to him by Mir. Jacobson over to the fed- eral authorities at Fort Smith and would prosecute MT. Jacobson under the federal statute which provides a penalty for sending obscene matter through the mail.
 According to statement published recently in the Morrilton Headlight similar proceeding may be brought against Mir. Jacobson by the editor of that paper, to whom Jacobson wrote letter containing clauses that the editor thinks will fall under the ban of the same statute under which Gray will prosecute Jacobson.
 It is probable that warrant will be served on Mir. Jacobson tomorrow by the Fort Smith federal authorities.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
RENDERED A SURPRISE.

Mrs. A. D. Bailey was the recipient of a genuine surprise party Friday afternoon, cleverly planned and exe- cuted by Mesdames s. R. Phillips, Narcie Minor and R. D. Wilmans. Though the occasion was a birthday, the guest of honor was not suspecting anything out of the ordinary run of events, and the arrival of the guests in party, for by prearrangemenU they had first assembled at the home of Mrs. J. Brandenburg, came as a complete surprise.
 Mrs. Bailey, who thus unnoti6ed, found herself hostess, was not to be disconnected by the shock, but proved herself equal to the occasion in the manner in which she entered into and increased the pleasure of the affair.
 Whist was enjoyed during the after noon and. those planning the event had not forgotten refreshments, de- licious peach cream and cake being served before the hour of departure.
 The Whist Club, with few invited guests, constituted those present. They were Mesdames L. Minor, c. R. Hite, o. D. Watson, Jas. L. Pagan, Gustave Jones, Gus Martin, J. P. Ber man, B. B. Bond, J. c. Walker, E. L. Maris, Misses Carrie Stevens and Lula Empie.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
COTTON RECEIPTS
 SMALL AT SEARCY,

Searcy, Sept. 28.-The cotton seed oil mill at this place is rapidly nearing completion. It will be ready for busi- ness as soon as the seed begins com ing in and will run night and day throughout the season. Cotton is coming in slowly, only 25 bales hav- ing been marketed here as yet. Last year 836 bales had been bought up to the same time.
 The transportation companies have their new rock crusher in operation and work on the pike from Searcy to Kensett is progressing. This is a wagon line which cooperates with the Iron Mountain railroad in handling Searcy's freight. With an expendi- ture of some $4,OO0 the wagons can bring full loads of merchandise and and take out five or six bales of cot ton at a load without interruption from bad roads in winter.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
FELL BENEATH
 OVERTURNING TANK.

R. A. Hall, head brakeman on the White River branch construction train, was crushed to death Thursday at the Big Creek bridge near North Fork. He was riding on the rear of the tank, when the train rounded a sharp curve and overturned the tank. The young brakeman was thrown for ward and the overturned tank fell upon his prostrate form, badly crush ing him and causing probably in stantaneous death.
 The remains were brought here by the branch passenger, which was caught above the wreck and did not reach Newport until about o'clock Friday morning, or 10 hours late. The body was shipped from here Friday morning to the home of the deceased at Benton.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
SELECTING JURY
FOR BOON TRIAL. From Mondays Daily.

The trial of L. B. Boon, charged with the assault of little May Cloud, who has been found home with the family of John Greenhaw of Ticker man, came up for hearing whgn the criminal court of Jackson county re- convened Monday afternoon.
 The work of empanelling jury was begun at once, but may requife con siderable time owing to the publicity which has been given the stoty of the outrage and the strong public senti- ment aroused by the testimony of the prosecuting witnesses in thei hearing before Justice Guy Smith, when the defendant was arraigned for carnal abuse.
 The wife of the defendant, Boon, died last spring and he was living with his little step daughter, May Cloud, and woman housekeeper in Chas- tain's addition during the latter part of May, when it is alleged by the prosecuting witnesses these outrages occurred.
 Judge M. M. stuckey and 8. D. Campbell were both assisting Prose cutting Attorney Oldield, but are com pelled to be away at this time on other business.
 The defendant has retained for counsel Stayton & stayton, Hillhouse & Erwin and W. s. Wright of Bates vile.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
JUDGE WOOD DISCUSSES
 DAVIS PARDON RECORD.

Melbourne, via Batesville, Sept. 2s. lizard circuit court opened here to- day, with Judge J. w. Meeks presid- ing.
 Judge Carroll D. Wood, candidate for governor, addressed large and attentive crowd this afternoon, speak ing nearly three hours. He reviewed the governors official record at length, and the audience listened with apparent great interest. Judge Wood discussed the various pardons granted by Gov. Davis, and this feature of his speech was very interesting.
 Over 1000 people were present, and Carroll D. Wood was the only speaker this afternoon.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
MRS. MOLLIE SCONYERS.

Mrs. Mollie Sconyers, aged 4S years, died at her home six miles east of here in Village township at o'clock Monday afternoon from an attack of slow fever.
 The burial was held Tuesday after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the Wilkerson graveyard beyond Village Creek, and was attended by large concourse of friends of the deceased, including number from Newport.
 The deceased leaves large family of children, together with devoted husband, Esquire T. J. Sconyers, to mourn her demise. George Sconyers and George Foushee of Newport are son and brother respectively of the deceased and to them and all those who grieve is extended the sympathy of our people.
 Mrs. Sconyers was aAmember of the Baptist church, very tender and sympathetic woman, whose heart was ever touched by poverty and afflic- tion and whose hand was ever jealous in works of love and charity. The whole neighborhood was blessed by the unselfishness of her nature and feels the loss sustained in the passing of one who so truly filled the highest mission of noble life.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
NOT ABLE TO APPEAR.

James Wallace of Oil Trough, who was arrested in front of Percy Mar tins store Saturday afternoon in a drunken condition and badly beaten up ny the city officers in getting him to jail is reported to be in serious condition as a result of these injuries sustained at the hands Of officers.
 As yet he has been unable to appear and answer trial and there are reports ahoat that he intends bringing suit against the officers making the arrest, but there seems to be no reliable au- thority for these rumors.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
THROWN OUT OF COURT.

The damage suit of Lewis Smith, the negro whose leg was crushed in the local Choctaw yards while hop ping cars that were being switched, was thrown out of court Saturday morning by Judge F. D. Fulkerson after the plaintiffs testimony was all in.
 The plaintiff asked for $1O,OOO dam ages against the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Company and his at torneys were s. D. Campbell and G. A. HilIhouse, while Thomas &. Buzbee looked after the interests of the rail road company.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
BOIL WEEvIL AT JAMESTOWN.

J. w. Sutherfeld of Jamestown brought to town Friday, says the Batesville Bee, speciman of what he says is the Texas boil weevil. The in sects were taken from Mr. Suther- fields cotton field. A deep interest is manifested in the appearance of this bug, and steps will be taken to ascer- tain the fact as to what it is. It is claimed that this insect has cut the cotton crop in Greenbrier valley from one,fourth to one half.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
ARKANSAS FIRST LOCOMOTIVES
Were Brought By Barge From St. Louis to DeVall's Bluff on
 White River.

B. Clegg of Mineral Springs enjoys the distinction of having brought the two first locomotives ever used in Arkansas to the state, says the Nash vile, Ark, News.
 The locomotives were brought by MT. Clegg on barge from St. Louis to DeVall's Bluff to be used on the railroad from DeVall's Bluff to Little Rock, which was the first road con- structed in Arkansas. Later the road was extended to Memphis and was known as the Memphis & Little Rock road and later as the Little Rock & Memphis road. It is now part of the trunk line of the great Choctaw system.
 The engines were brought to Ar kansas during the civil war. They were loaded upon barge at St. Louis, placed in charge of MT. Clegg, and lowed down the Mississippi river to the mouth of the White river, and thence up that stream to DeVal's Bluff.
 The barge and towboat' were es- corted from the mouth of White river to DeVall's Bluff by two federal gun boats to protect the outfit from the Confederates.
 MT. Clegg is an old locomotive en- gineer, beginning his career at Quincy, H., in 1857, from which place he enlisted in the Union army.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
JOHN RUNYAN RELEASED.

John Runyan, charged with disturb ing the peace, was given a jury trial before Justice Guy Smith Thursday afternoon aud acquitted. He was alleged to have run his team and wagon into J. H. Whaley's buggy near Battle Axe last week, and the plea of the defense was that another man was doing the driving.
 Claude Erwin was the attorney for the state and s. M. Stuckey for the defendant.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
FOR GOOD SALARIES
 FOR GOOD TEACHERS.
Gustave Jones Contributes to Cam paign of Arkansas Democrat for Better Wages for
 Teachers.

I have noted with pleasure the effort being made by Prof. Hinemon for better schools in Arkansas. As a native of Arkansas and indebted to the schools of my county and the University of Arkansas for what linn ited education have, it has been my duty, I felt at all times, to advocate the upbuilding of the public schools of the state.
 A typical American, who, notwith standing his great wealth, shows him. self to be in touch with the plain peo- pie of the land, has expressed my views exactly William Randolph Hearst says: "The public schools should be so good, and the public wealth should make them so superior to any private school, that nc father could afford to send his child to any save a public school"
 In order to have good schools we should provide good teachers, and to obtain the services of good teachers we must pay good wages.
 Every right minded parent thinks, if he does not say it, "the best is none too good for my children" A person who is content to go on from year to year with the same grade of certif- cate and at the same wages is unfit for the position, and his school is like himself-making no progress. There S no point at which one can stop in his battle against ignorance any more than there is i'll any other struggle for improvement. The dug out gives way for the airship, the tallow-dip for the electric light.
 When teacher thinks he has reached the place where he can stop he will find the procession ahead of him and his occupation gone. Raise the standard of the requirements for all grades, put wages at a figure that will invite and hold the attention of the best equipped men and women don't make the school board run a pension bureau for their friends and relatives, or their friends friends or relatives, appoint (not elect) county superintendents, see that all property bears it's fair share of taxes for school purposes and then, instead of laugh ing at ut from Arkansas they will be glad to laugh with us.
 
 It is a grave indictment but true one which Hon. L. P. Miles brought against us in his address before the recent meeting of the State Bar Asso- citation. He said: eff the education of the people is to be desired it is criminal for us to permit the present conditions to continue, if they can by our efforts be improved"
 By the way, this address could be read with profit by every citizen of the state. I am glad you called for my views upon the question and hope you will continue the fight be- gun until better schools for Arkansas is an accomplished fact. Yours truly,
 GUsTAvE JONES.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02

And Gov. Davis has threatened to fix" us. We know not whether he will assassinate us or have us assassi- mated, for he is too cowardly himself to offer us bodily harm, or in what dire way he proposes to make an ex- ample of us, but we are willing that he should go to his utmost limits pro- vided our beloved state may be rid of his domineering and perfidious reign. It would be glorious to die for the good name of Arkansas.-Fo Forrest City Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
CURRENT COMMENT.

Gov. Davis could not let the state encampment pass without bidding for the vote of the soldiers, so he took occasion a couple of times to keep his pardon mill grinding, and pardoned upwards of 140 men out of the guard house just simply because he had the power and wanted their votes, and without regard to their offenses or the demorahzation of the A. s. G.. discipline. But the boys laughed at the vote- hunting governor and yelled "Hurrah for Wood"
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
COUNCIL CONFINES.

The council met Monday night with all members present, but no business of importance came up. The reading of the previous minutes was dispensed with and after the allow ance of few accounts an adjourn ment was taken.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02
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Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-02

E. s. Mcdonald came down from Batesville Friday morning on his way down to his farm and gin at Weldon.
The Washington times., 1903-11-04
REPUBLICANS ROLL Up
BIG MAJORITY IN OHIO
Herriek Elected Governor by 100000
and Hanna's Return to the Ser
ate Assured.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4-Myron T.
Herrick. of Cleveland. the Republican
candidate for governor. was elected over
the single tax mayor, Tom L. Johnson.
Of Cleveland. by a plurality of more
than $1,000. and that may reach 10000.
In the districts that have been consid-
cred doubtful by leaders of both par
ties a steady Republican gain over two
years ago is shown by the returns.
Franklin county, OF which Columbus is
the county seat, shows the Johnson fol-
lowers stronger than was believed. In
the face of this, however. the entire
county Republican ticket win be eles.ted.
Hamilton coHlnty. in which Cincinnati
is situated. gives Herrick for governor
an exceptionally large vote, with a plu-
rality Of at least .. 900. Cuyahoga cOun-
~, even. gives Republican majority.
Ottawa county which has been a Demo
cratic stronghold. shows a Republican
gain in all parts.
Lucas county, the home OF Mayor
Golden Rule" Jones. shows the trips Of
Johnson in his Red Devil in the north
western part OF the State TO have been
a losing game. Eastern Ohio has piled
up an immense vote. mainly Republican.
Columbiana county. which has been con-
sidered doubtful county because OF
the inroads made in municipal elections
by the Prohibitionists. went for the Re
publican State ticket.
The Legislature viii be Republican
by a good majority. This insures Sena-
tor Hanna another term in the United
States Senate.