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Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
AssocIATIoN ADJoURNs.

Little Rock, Nov. Having con cluded the business before it, the an- nual meeting of the General Associa tion of Baptist Churches of Arkansas adjourned last night, subject to the call of the executive committee. If the Baptist State Convention, which meets in Little Rock November 13-16, ratifies the peace terms agreed to by the association, the churches affiliat- ing with the association will, it is ex- pected, instruct their messengers to the next meeting of the general asso- citation to dissolve the general asso- citation and unite with the convention, and the differences as to mission methods and other matters will be a thing of the past.
 Many of the messengers to the as- sociation meeting left for their homes yesterday. The last day of the meet ing was devoted mainly to consider ing committee reports. The report of the special committee on the con- troversy between the home mission board and Dr. A. J. Diaz, the Cuban missionary, was adopted. It exoner- ates Dr. Diaz.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
GOVERNORS SECRETARY FINED

After jury had returned verdict of guilty, Charles Jacobson, private secretary to Gov. Davis, was fined $10 and costs by Judge Trieber in United States district court Thursday for the offense of mailing a postal card upon which was written language of ap un- mailable character.
 Jacobson was defended by Judge w. s. Mccain and Morris M. .Cohn, while the government was represent ed by United States District Attorney w. G. Whipple and his assistant, U. s. Bratton. A demurrer to the indict- menU averring that it charged nothing constituting an offense was overruled. The question then came as to whether the postal card which Jacobson wrote and mailed to Wickliffe Gray, mana ging editor of the Fort Smith News Record, contained scurrilous or de- famatory language. The authorship being admitted, there was no need for the introduction of testimony and no witnesses were examined.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
NEWPORT, ARKANsI
MEMPHIS SPECIALIST
 TO EXAMINE STOMA
Jury In Marion Robinson,|Inqud Withhold Verdict Pending Post Mortem Examination of Stom-
 ach of Deceased.

No report will be made by the jury in the inquest held over the remains of Marion Robinson Saturday by Cor oner Frank Harrison of Tuckermar until Monday, Nov. Sth, to which date an adjournment was taken after y{s short meeting Sunday afternot n Doctors o. E. Jones and G. J. Tank ersly reported that the finding of their examination of the stomach and part of the bowels had not proven conclu- sive and it was deemed advisable to send the extracted portions to city specialist. No one in Little Rock being prepared to properly conduct such an autopsy, Dr. O. E. Jones left Monday noon for Memphis, where Dr. Wm. H. Krauss will make the tests to find if the deceased Robinson came to his death by poisoning.
 The evidence introduced before the coroner's jury Saturday at the Robin son home on Newton Lake relative to Marion Robinson's peculiar and sud- den death Friday morning is said to have been of a character to lead to ar rests in the event that the autopsy shows poison to have been taken by the deceased.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
FITCH WILL OPPOSE
 FURTHER IMPROVEMENT.

Capt. Graham D. Fitch, United States engineer in charge of the government work on the rivers of Arkansas, has recommended to the higher authorities at Washington that no further appro- priations be lnade for the construction of locks and dams in White River and that this system of Improvements be abandoned.
 The reason assigned for this recom- mendation is that the White River railroad has been constructed along the river, between Batesville and Buff falo City, points between which the series of locks and dams was intended to be built, and that it is, therefore, unnecessary that White River should be made permanently navigable.
 Such report naturally brings forth quite vail from the Batesville pap CTS, which section of country is great y benefited by the expenditure of large government appropriations re- gardless of the permanent value of the work. Millions of dollars are squandered on such internal improve ments and general retrenchment policy upon the part of Congress would prove popular with the mass of the people.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06

didacy for the third term. ThG En- terprise does not profess to krow 1t all, but we do profess to know A thing or two, and we know that Clafke is no traitor, and that he is due Davis nothing. Even Davis support of Clarke was distasteful to Clarke and he came near asking him to leave his campaign alone.
 "There is not and never has been any combine between Davis and Clarke. And what is more, Gov Davis never did like Clarke nor. did Clarke ever like Davis. Davis sup ported Clarke in order to play even with Senator Jones, because he de- spised the old senator. He therefore voted and worked for Clarke, not be- cause he liked him, but because he disliked Senator Jones. Such loyalty and friendship as that deserves no re- ciprocation."
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
A. M. E. CONFERENCE.

Little Rock, Nov. 2.-The Arkansas conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which has been in session since last Wednesday, closed today. Bishop Tyree delivered an in structive address to the ministers, and Rev. P. L. Boyd of Tupelo was ex- pelled from the conference for im- moral conduct, and he at once joined the A. M. E. Zion church. Bishop Tyree announced the following ap- pointments:
 Newport District--J. A. Johnson, presiding elder; Newport, R. B. Block; Antioch, P. P. Hampton; Lone Grove, L. B. Wood; Weldon, J. w. Dancler; Augusta, A. Spencer; Swifton, c. F.. Adams; Newark, E. w. Gaskins; La Crosse, B. F. Watkins; Batesville, Ed Evans; Glover Bend, E. M. Slate; Mo- Crory, James 0. Graves; Black Rock, R. T. Scroggins; Newport circuitA Jas. A. Crump; Remmel, J. V. Lee.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
CONCESSION OF BRAIN
 CAUSED HER DEATH.

Walnut Ridge, Nov. 2.-Mrs. Mary A. Boas, owner of the Boas hotel al Hoxie, and one of the most widely known women in north Arkansas died at her home yesterday morning at o'clock from the effects of fall Ten days ago while walking across the floor she stumbled over rug, and in falling struck her head against g chair, causing concussion of the brain Mrs. Boas was devout Catholic, and the remains will be taken to Pocahon- tas tomorrow and buried in the Cath ollie cemetery.
 It was largely through the generos- ity and business methods of the de- ceased that the Iron Mountain termi- nals were located at Hoxie. She do- mated the grounds, 91 acres, for that purpose. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. s. Gibson, and one son, Harry Boas.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
RESIDENCE BURGLARIZED.

The home of Mrs. A. H. Mcdonald on Laurel street was burglarized Sun day night by unknown parties, who ransacked the entire lower floor. En- trance is supposed to have been gained through the front door.
 The room occupied by MT. Gregory and Clarence Holmes was entered and $10 taken from the latter's pants, though their watches were untouched Some jewelry, consisting of ring stick pin and small articles, were stolen from the sitting room, while butter, crackers and pie were missing from the pantry.
 The burglars must have been anna teurs or they would never have stolen eatables. No clues have been. discov- cred which would lead to their arrest
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
TOKEN OF ESTEEM.


 In the report made to outside papers by the Hot Springs correspondents of the U. D. 0. convention, the names of several of the officers elected were omitted, Mrs. R. J. Polk of Little Rock, having been chosen first vice. president and Mrs. c. H. Wilmans re- elected by exclamation to the respon- sible duties of recording secretary.
 Mrs. c. H. Wilmans was also pre- scented with very handsome vase as token of friendship and esteem upon the part of many of the dele gates. The retiring president was also remembered with a huge bouquet of roses.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
CAPTURED DEMENT,
 ED WANDERER.

While hunting Bozich and Sanders, the escaped convicts, Wednesday night, says the Batesville Guard, Dep uties Powell and McGill, accompanied by w. E. Strickland, were attracted by campfire on the mountain in Jefferson township, and Messrs. Pow ell and Strickland made raid on it. They found solitary camper, who gave his name as Andrew Barrett and prove to be almost if not quite oc,, mented He said he had been con- fined for time in an Illinois asylum, from which he had been discharged as incurable. He had been in Greene county, this state, and had been wan dering about in this county for some time. He was persuaded to accom- pany the officers with good deal of difficulty and is held in jail here for investigation.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
WELLS FARGO GETS ANOTHER LINE.

The Wells Fargo & Go. express Sun day assumed the run on the White & Black River branch of the Choctaw,, succeeding the Pacific Express Comz pany. The line is GA miles in length and the towns served are Cotton Plant, Howell, Grays, Gregory, Mar tin. Tupelo, Weldon, Auvergne and Newport. The announcement is made by Local Agent F. w. Haskell. The joint baggage and express man who had the Pacific run will be retained as messenger. Wells Fargo now has all of the Choctaw main line and branthes' i.l itB service. Little Rock Democrat.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
DANCE AT HAZEL.


 The young people enjoyed dance at the Hazel Friday evening, which was we'll attended. Those present were Misses Bessie E. L. Watson, Nonnie Perroncel of Shreveport, La., Jennie McCauley, Lucy Brandenburg, Aubrey Arnold, Della Bernstein, Til lie Sprigg, Lou Minor, Jamie Stephens, Mrs. V. E. Pierson, MT. and Mrs. w. A. O'Neal, Messrs. G. W. Wadleigh, Tom billiard, Ernest Mcdonald, Ralph Richardson, W. T. Dunn, T. E. Tap pan, F. F. Skipwith, Sprigg Foushee, Will and Roy Landers, Will Hardy and Clyde Roseborough, the last four of Batesville.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
WITNESSED BIG EXPLOSION.

A number of Yellvillians went out to George's creek last Friday, says the Echo, to witness the big shot in the cut through the ridge between Crooked creek and Brooksher branch. A small tunnel had been carried back about half the length of the cut, which will be 200 feet long, and $50 cans of pow der were planted in the tunnel and set off. The whole hill was blown out the full width of the right of way, filling the creek channel with dirt and rock. Some of the boys who saw the shot say they think they know about how Mont Pelee looked during it's big blow-o out.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
EUCHRE CLUBS FIRST MEETING

The Thursday evening euchre club held their first meeting with Mir. and Mrs. T. E. Allen at their pretty home on Hazel street. If all the meetings of the club prove as pleasant as the initial one and are pronounced as un- qualified a success as the one just en- joyed, the ranks of the benedicts would offer additional inducements for recruits by reason of this social innovation.
 A very elegant lunch of deviled crabs, midget pickles, crackers, sand wiches and coffee was enjoyed.
 The guests present were: Messrs and Mesdames A. G. Anderson, w. A. Billingsley, E. D. Braey, G. A. Hill house, J. L. Jones, Gustave Jones, T. D. Kinman, Jr., E. L. Maris, w. A. O'Neal, Gus Martin, MT. o. D. Watson, Misses Layde Pagan, Lucy Branden- burg and Mabel Stayton and Misses Aubrey Arnold and Della Bernstein looked after punching the score cards.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
THANKS GOD FOR HOG CoLERA

While the meat famine is spreading in Germany and in Austria, owing to legislation against American pork and other meat products, the rich land owners glory in the prevailing hog cholera, "as it no longer pays to raise pigs, anyhow" Baron Puttkammer, an agrarian chieftan, was nearly mobbed by poor people in the little town of Stolp the other day for saying at public meeting: "Let us thank God for sending the hog cholera. Since we can't get our own price for pork, it's better pigs should perish while young."
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
MRS. ISABEL SMITH,

Mrs. Isabel Smith, aged S4 years, the mother of Mrs. John Baker of East Newport, who was better known as "Aunt lbey," died Sunday night at ten o'clock of pneumonia.
 The burial was held Monday af- ternoon at the Barnes farm, funeral services being conducted at the grave by Rev. J. w. Smith. The deceased was member of the Methodist church and a Christian woman, who has been called home to her reward. The rela- tives have the sympathy of our peo- pie in their grief.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
BIG JUDGMENT SECURED.

The jury in the case of Tomlinson versus the Iron Mountain, which oc- cupied fonr days in court last week at Batesville returned a verdict Satur- day, after being out three quarters of an hour, awarding the plaintiff $15,- 900 damages. His case was managed by s. D. Campbell and Oldfield x Wright.
 Tomlinson was crossing the Bates vile branch track with his family near Magness when run into by a train and the damages awarded were for injuries received.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

Tony Martin, colored, charged with assault and battery upon the person of Clara Wallace, was fined $5 and costs Tuesday morning in jury tria before Justice Guy Smith.
 Charley Paragon, who was brought up for trial Monday afternoon charged with trespassing and abusing woman, squared himself with the prosecuting witness and the case against him was dismissed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
CARNIVAL COMPANY
 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

E. B. Garner, a very pleasant gen tleman, representing the Cosmopolitan Carnival Company, who are giving a street fair this week at De Soto, Mo-, and will hold carnival and fair in Newport November 9th to 14th, has been in the city for several days pre- pairing the way for the advent of his company here upon the first of the above dates.
 MT. Garner upon behalf of his com pany offers the city per cent of the gross receipts upon all his pay at fractions for the privilege of showing on grounds within the corporate limits
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
CHARGE BOYS WITH MURDER.

Brinkley, Nov. 2.-The twoy pAGrQ boys, Norman Couch and H5nry Bell who were arrested charged with kin- ing Winnie Gideon at a gin house about six miles from here few dave ago and secreting his body under some cotton in the gin, passed throuph here today to Clarendon in charge of officers. They will remain in Claren- don until they are tried at the next term of circuit court. One of the bovs is IA and the other 19 years of age.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
MRS. LESLIE HALL
 CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Daughters of Confederacy Adjourn Hot Springs Convention After Election of Officers-State His torian Criticlses Growing
 Disposition to Seek
 Office.

Hot Springs, Oct. 30.-The state di- vision United Daughters of the Con- federacy closed it's annual session and : adjourned at noon today. The report 7 of Mrs. M. Jasper Willis, state histo- rian, was an interesting feature of the closing session. She criticised the growing disposition among members to seek office rather than a sincere de- sire to gather and perpetuate history and promote the memorial work for which the organization was chiefly de- signed. She urged all daugt ters to gather data referring to the, noble deeds of both men and women of the Confectionery She also paid glowing tribute to David Dodd, the youthful Confederate soldier Who was hanged at Little Rock by order Of Gen. Steele, to whom he was reported as cap tured spy. A vote of thanks was given Mrs. Willis for her interesting paper, on motion of Mrs. Keller.
 The election of officers for the en- suing year was the next order and re- suited as follows: President-Mrs. Hall, Dardanelle.
 Treasurer-Mrs.F Fitzhugh.
 Corresponding Secretary-Mrs.S Sue L. James.
 State Historian-Mrs R. B. Willis.
 Several amendments to the consti ft1fior, yoro offara1 ap1 ypop+ o.yor +o the next meeting for action.
 Mrs. Boles read the report of the Jefferson Davis monument fund com mittee and their success.
 Mrs. Keller asked that motion be made to send resolutions of sympathy by wire to Mrs, Jefferson Davis for her recovery from her recent critical illness. The motion was carried. / A motion was made to omit the names of each individual who donated to the monument fund. Quite dis cassion was entered into by Mrs Polk and Mrs. Wassell as to the advisability of such move. The motion to dis miss the subject as local and not a
 
 state question was carried.
 Mrs. James Pagan Watson of New port read vote of thanks rendered the Laser Decorating Company for the loan of two beautiful pictures, one oi Gen. Robert D. Lee and the other of Gen. Joe Wheeler.
 A motion to change the day of dis tributing crosses to the natal day of David o. Dodd, which is the 2d day of November was carried.
 Mrs. James Pagan Watson of New port read splendid paper on how to organize junior classes, after which Mrs. James made motion to extend a rising vote of thanks to Mrs. Wat son for her interest in the work. Mrs. Watson is daughter of Gen. James H. Pagan.
 Resolutions of thanks to various To- cal hotels, the newspapers and per sons for special courtesies were adop- ted, after which the convention ad- journed sine die.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
SENATOR CLARKE'S SILENCE.

Senator Clarke's silence in the pres ent campaign is bringing upon him the censure of many Davis supporters, who at the behest of the governor pulled off their coats and lapored for "Old Cotton Top' in the last prima- ries. The Jonesboro Enterprise, which supported both Davis and Clarke last time, but is now waging open warfare upon Jeff, has the fol- lowing explanation to offer for the junior senator from Arkansas:
 HSome of his enemies are assailing Senator Clarke, accusing him of treachery because he does not come to the rescue of Jeff Davis in his can
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
CAUGHT BY THE BELrING.

John Posey, one of the owners of Posey's gin at Simmons Switch near Tupelo was discovered dead Tuesday morning his body being found on the line shaft, wrapped up in the belting, by which he had evidently been acci- dentally caught.
 The deceased was a bachelor about fifty five years of age and leaves brother and two sisters who lived with him.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
MRS. MARY BOAS.

Mrs. Mary Boas, proprietress Of the Boas Hotel at IIoxie and an early settler of this state, who has been prominently identified with the growth of this section and the build- ing up of Hoxie, died Sunday morning at Hoxie from injuries received in a fall. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. John Gibson.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
SHOT HER HUSBAND | IN SELF DEFENSE

Brinkiey, Nov. 2.-Josie Cato shot and killed her husband, Dan Cato, Saturday night last with shotgun. It is claimed that Cato was trying to shoot her with pistol and that the shooting done by her was in self defense. It is also claimed that Cato was drinking and that the trouble was caused from that. The negroes live near Wheatley.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
GUN CLUB SHOOT.

The gun club held a shoot Friday afternoon and in a trial at fifty birds, Wm. Mosby made the remarkably good score of 45. The others ranged as follows: w. T. Dunn 39, V. Graham 35, w. 0. Wharton 31, o. s. Lawrence 30, w. A. O'Neal IT.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06

Capt. J. E. Wilmans has shown a very commendable public spirit in cir culating the subscription paper for the town clock, which should be appreci- ated by the friends of that project. One hundred and ninety dollars had been subscribed by our citizens Mon day morning.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
DOES THIS HIT YOU? |?

In discussing Davis and his candi- dacy we frequently hear one of his professed supporters say: "Oh, we'll
 l know that he is all you say he is-a disgrace to the state and all that-but he is there and liable to stay foi
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
CAUSED FROM SCOLDING.

Cotton Plant, Nov. 2.-At Mayberrv five miles west of this place, Apdav Martin Nolan, lo-year-old boy,Nhot himself through the stomach with a twenty two caliber rife. A scolding from his father, who was drinking, caused the act. The boy will die.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-06
CHOOSE OFFICERS.
he Little Rock Dtn

W sday afternoon thirty s' P upper t. addressed the followieJwormhe Iron
 cation to Supt oToctaw trssoy.
 II wass1nopolitan Company carry
 pre- them a half dozen good free att
 tctions, ilA 'i.ean ean ascension, M h dive, loop the loop, military MS'cd and cycle whirl, besides innu-
 erable pay exhibitions. This com Hsany has been out 105 weeks and has Twisted most of the good towns in 1 Louisiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Iowa \ and Missouri. From the mayol3 and public officers of these cities the Cos mopolitan Company carry good let ters, testifying to the manner in which they have lived up to their contracts and commendatory of the amusement features offered by this excellent com pany.
 If the city will not allow the com pany to show within the city corpo- rate limits, Mir. Garner says they will l show in Chastain's Addition and has 1 already begun to advertise the big event, which is expected to draw crowds to Newport from this and con tiguous counties.
 Reduced rates will be secured from both railroads and tho inducements offered to bring the crowd necessary to make the carnival success, will be varied.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-12

Clate Tinan's Kimball Graphic
says that editorials in a country
weekly are mainly for exchanges;
and shat patrons prefer local
news items to the EDITORS
opinio"s upon public matters.
Guess he's more than half right
about It. The daily editor is
specialized along cert tain lines of
work, hence should fit himself to
handle his given line in the best
way known to the profession.
The country editor may have
to lay down d. pencil any time
to throw up . galley Of type,
prjnt a hurry-up sale bill, or
visit an hour with an old sub
scriber. When he resumes his
leader upon TIC whichness Of che
whence CT the whyness OF the
where OF, his ms GRAFTON IS gole
glimncring. But Locals. iGe
can g ind them out faster -hal
they happen
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-12
Railroad Runners Revived.

! John Mcdonald, claim agt for
the G. NJ. & st. p. R'y. with head
quarters at Sioux City and
DIR. Shott, also OF Sioux City in
company with Hon. Il. w. Lane
spent last Friday in Buffalo
county looking over some OF the
lands owned by the Sioux City
syndicate in which Mr.. McDorald
rs interested. They own - oF24
quarter sections III the county
and the persistency with which
they hang ON 10 it and the prices
asked for it would Indicate that
they have confidence of a bright
future for this country and big
prices for land in the near future.
The party spent a large portion
OF the day examining niiDutely
section 10-IO7-GS OF which Mr..
Mcdonald owns three quarter
sections. outside OF the syndicate.
This land is the terminus OF the
survey of the Milwaukee road on
the Woonsocket extension and is !
also on tie probable route of the
extension from Platte to Orient. |
The visit OF Mr. Mcdonald at
this time and the care with which !
he looked over this particular
track of land is significant to say
the least, especially when it is
given ont positively on excellent
authority, that the long talked |
OF link from Platte to Orient viii
be buiIt next year, as reported
by he SiouS CRY Tribune and
other reliablei papers.-Gann-
VALLEY Grief.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-12
owns.

The prosperity of South Oak.
ota is being heralded over the
country, which means that all
kinds Of schemes, good, bad and
indifferent, will be worked to
cause the people to part with
their coin, There's only one way
TO nlcetthis. Make up your own
mind just what Your money
is TO be spent fer AID do 10 be
persuaded to buy something
else;