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Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

w. N. Thompson to w. T. Guin ct al, 1 acre 11-123, $50.
 D. 0. Dowell and wife to F. R. Dow ell, 284.65 acres r, 19, 29-14-1, and $1, ,75O for 20431 acres 12-13-3 and 6, 2S- 1872, lots 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, block 22, lots 4, 5, 6 block B, lots 2, 8, 4, 5, 6 block II, all of block 10, Tuckerman, $5.
 Henry Owen and wife to Lucy A. Williams, lot 6 block 30, Newport, $l, ,5OO
 w. R. Jones to Belle Jones, one half interest lot 5Ox1sO feet, block |, New port, $500.
 s. A. Mosely and wife to Martin Dye lot 5, block 2, Remmels addition, Newport, ,OOO
 w. N. Nance to c. w. Bowers, 16O acres 36- 10-2, $500.
 Q. H. Wiysel to L. F. Fortinberry block 12, Jacksonport, $10.
 s. c. Dowell and wife to R. D. Will mans, 240 acres 2O-11-1 and 12-12-2, $36O.
 J. R. Cox and wife to w. w. Kidd, tract in 36-123, $25O.
 J R. Cox and wife to Margaret Kidd, part of lot ?, block A, Diaz, $104.1O.
 w. w. Kidd and wife to J. R. Cox, part of lot 2, block A, Diaz, $1O.
 John G. Borders to James M. Smith, 20 acres 15-9-2, $50.
 James M. Smith and wife to Josenh Cotter, 20 acres 15-9-2, S30
 Joseph Golfer and wife to Wm. R. Golfer, 20 acres 15-9-2, $50.
 St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Company to I. N. Greenhaw, 40 acres 34 132, $1SO.
 w. s. Rich and wife to R. J. Rich, 80 acres 26-13-2, $125.
 Narcie P. Minor to Cary Davidson, lot 3, block 15, Newport, S1, 200.
 William B. Chastain to George w. Cole, lot 10, block X, Chastain's addi- tion, Newport, $50.
 Martha F. Guise to J. s. Wilmans, 160 acres 12-11-2, $500.
 State of Arkansas to John Penning- ton, 40 acres 9-11-1, $50.
 State of Arkansas to w. H. Mead, 40 acres 4-11-1, $50.
 w. H. Mead to B. A. Ramsey, 40 acres 4-11-1, $50.
 Foster R. Dowell and wife to D. w. Nicholson, 2s4.65 acres F, 19, 29-14-1, s2,25O.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
MURDERED
 BY LEE HOL0OMBE.
Aged Farmer Suffers Death at Hands of Young Neighbor on Spree
 Wednesday Night.

E. Mott, a peaceable farmer of nearly 50 years of age, was murdered at his home near the Ike Stephens farm nine miles south of here on White river Wednesday night between II and 12 o'clock by a young neigh Dor, Lee Holcombe, who was in a drunken frenzy.
 The latter claimed Mott had drawn $10 coming to him and went to Mott's home with a musket and began firing. No shots struck the old man, how ever, and Holcombe then proceeded to brain him. Before medical assist ance could be secured Mott had passed away. He leaves wife and two children, but they have been sep arated from him and lived near Campbell.
 Holcombe came here from Yazoo, Mississippi, and has thus far evaded arrest.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
BRANDED GOVERNOR
 A LIAR TO HIS FACE.

At Denning in Franklin county the other day when the candidates for governor addressed crowd of 5000 miners, Gov. Davis in his rejoinder said when he was taken back into the church at Russellville more than 100 members of the church were present. He said that Mr. Vandeventer could not get twenth- five votes in Morrill, ton, could not get credit for $10 and could not borrow 1925 at the bank. Mr. Vandeventer arose and said: "Jov- ernor Davis, that is an absolute, de- liberate, unqualified lie, and you are a liar" The governor resented it only by looking vicious for a moment, and then tried to resume his speech He did not fill out his time. Tn closing he had evidently had his fill for the day. Unbiased citizens say Davis lost votes. Mir. Vandeventer was among his old friends and made new ones.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
LITTLE ROCK SALESMAN
 WEEDS BATESVILLE GIRL

Batesville, Sept. 1.--John Erwin, a travelling salesman for the Dickinson Hardware Company of Little Rock, ana Miss Roy Weaver of this city were united in marriage yesterday evening at o'clock. Rev. Rhames of the Episcopal church officiated. They left on the evening train for Black Rock to> visit the groom's parents, after which they will be at home to their friends in this city. MT. Erwin will return to the road about the mid dle of September representing his old house. Their many friends wish them happy and prosperous voyage over the sea of life.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
CAPTAIN NATHAN HOPKINS.

Captain Nathan Hopkins, one of the oldest and best known rivermen of the Mississippi valley, died here at 10 o'clock Wednesday night, at the ad- vanced age of 80 years.
 He was a very fine engineer in his earlier days, being a Kentuckian by birth and ran on Mississippi and Ohio river boats. He came to Jacksonport in the early seventies and died in poverty, though he had been in good circumstances
 A son thought to be living in St. Louis has been telegraphed for and arrangements for the funeral will not be made pending a reply. He is also thought to have a daughter living in the north, but was never communities tive and little is known of his rela- tives.
 The deceased was prominent in Odd Fellow circles and in his last sickness was taken care of by the local lodge.
 Later-A telegram has been re- ceived from the daughter of the de- ceased in St. Louis, and the funeral will be held at g o'clock Friday morn- ing. The burial will be in charge of the Odd Fellows, who are called to meet at 8:30 8. m. at the hall.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
DANCE AT HAZEL.

A dance was given Wednesday evening in honor of the young ladies and gentlemen who are soon to leave Newport to enter college. The white orchestra furnished the music and it was not until late hour that the party broke up.
 Those present were Messrs. w. T. Parrish, J. M. Berger, Jr., Ike Botten- stein, Tom billiard, Ralph Richardson, w. B. Egan, Felix Simmons, Eugene Hirsch, Roy Dutton, Ed Sims, D. M. Gregg, Homer Buford, Misses Noreene Kinman, Mary and Hilda Bailey, Neill and Gene Randy, Sue Armstrong, Louise Irby, Jamie Stephens, Jennie McCauley, Della Bernstein, Aubrey Arnold and Mrs. J. Less of Jonesboro.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
' Fss'saSI9s a4 p1 Dos.Do'
Dallas Hunter, Friend of Tucker Faction, Murdered in Cold Blood While Preparing to Leave the
 County.

Fl Dorado, Sept. D. Dallas Hunter was assassinated this morning about four miles west of town, while on the road from his house to El Dorado, where he had been to see his sick baby. He was returning to Fl Dorado to consult his brother-in- law, At torney w. 0. Holbert, of Temple, Tex, relative to leaving this county, because, it is claimed, his life had been threatened.
 Hunter had been deputy sheriff since the March circuit court, and was friend of Guy Tucker, now of Little Rock, and of w. P. Lee, who was assassinated on July last. He leaves wife and four small children.
 A posse with bloodhounds went to the scene of the killing The blood hounds took the trail, and at last ac- counts were still running the trail.
 The assassin stood behind a tree, and at a distance of about thirty feet shot Hunter from his horse. A load of twelve buckshot struck him full in the back. Appearances indicated that the assassin had been there for twenty-four hours. The coroner empaneled jury, viewed the re- rsains and adjourned until Friday morning at 9 o'clock.
 Guy Tucker intended to return to Little Rock this afternoon, but owing to rumors of the intended assassin ation of him he got off the train in the outskirts of the city and returned to town.
 If the assassination of Dallas Hunt CT yesterday and the murder of w. P. Lee on July 6 last are chargeable to the Tucker-P arnell feud, this is the fifth violent death as the result of that feud.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR
 STATE UNlvERS

Fayetteville, Arka Sept. ma Thursday, September 16, the thiE first session of the University of 2s \, kansas will open most auspleio! The outlook is good for 800 stud in the academic departg6ent, ex sive of the law and medical school Little Rock, or total of about ! few During the summer President Hxir zog, Dr. c. Brough, pr. Johrsno Prof. KuykendalI and other members, of the factulty have waged an earn7r \, est campaign in behalf of the unt versity and with the result that ttba largest attendance in the history the university is assured. Dr. M enfuss of the department of chem stry has busted himself during thu vacation season making decided im-: provements in the science hall, and6 plans have been set on foot looking to the rebuilding of the shops destroy :; ed by fire last session.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
DAVIS INDIGNANT
OVER REPORT.

Little Rock, Sept. 2, 1903. Relative to the report in circulation over the state that Gov. Davis will shortly withdraw in the interest of exCon- gressman Thomas 0. McRae of Pres colt. Private Secretary Charles Jacobson last night said: 1T talked with Gov. Davis relative to the report this morning and he pronounced it a campaign lie started by his enemies to injure him. The governor was very indignant, and said there is absolute VI no foundation for the canard.n
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
MARION COUNTY RAILWAY.
Feeder to White River Railroad to Be Constructed Through Mineral Sec
 tion of Marion County. :.

Little Rock, Sept. 3. The Marion County Railway Company was char tered yesterday by the state board of railway incorporators, the application having been made by Hon. Jerry O. South of Mountain Home. The capi-
 tai stock is $25o,OOo. The directors are J. c. South, z. M. Horton, Thos. Combs, F. J. Mclean, Geo. E. Dodge,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22

suffering with Bright's disease and heart trouble. He had just returned
 from an extended trip through Texas in search of health, but failing to find it returned home and since his arrival has been gradually growing worse. He is president of the Newark bank, which institution he has made quite a
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
EXTENSION OF TIME
e - SSNSzSIyS< NY POWELL
GRANTED PROPOs

The state board of railroaM ~~> rators, which is composed ,f tvstemic cat ernor, Secretary of State CrCn devisei and Auditor Monroe, held brief s,p hsts hner> sion Tuesday, though the governompf was not present. nse Of
 The meeting was called for the purnan, pose of considering the request of thf vsi e \, Jonesboro, Newport & Western Rail- road for an extension of time in wl5 rresl to build and complete a tenth of V ~o1u prospected line. The board decide after going over the matter, that n was to the best interest of all clJ6.I cerned that the extension be grap Ov and granted it. The time for
 pleting the track referred to is nen 1t b, at March 13, 1905. all kine
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22

success. His loss not only to his fam fly but to the entire community, if death should take him, will be keenly felt and his place will be very hard to fill.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
| 7'7 - '1's'I4l1 HE i and Up |.

Cotton Plant, Sept. 2 Circuit Q convened here Monday, Judge Hut ton on the bench and F. R. Andrewey prosecuting attorney, present. large docket is on hand and the Rra1lS jury has two murder cases under lnS vestigation. KS N
 J. W. Carter, a pyomineht neg{ n Little Rock, was tried herd today embedding lodge funds. He X
 quilted. Ex-Gov. Dan w IZ,SSWlSZ many other prominent M ME=# Little Rock testified in be3 &ES#$# ter. He served through s<zSSS$|N1 Gen. Bedford Forests servzzz=<$z#ZI
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
DOCTOR WILLIAMSON
 REPORTED VERY LOW.

Newark, Sept. 1. Dr. J. A. Will
 Hanson, one of the most prominent citizens and leading physicians of this city, isl lying at the point of death,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22

Parties desiring pasturage for stock call on 0. B. Best, East Newport. 5Stf
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-22
Little flock
 Rock, J. s. Pyeal e. Merriam, St. N

-@A%v@< Ae>sSAk4t
 Rock, J. s. Pyeat
 e. Merriam, St. n
 feeder of the White Rivo.
 the Missouri Pacific, about five miles in length. 1t will b{ a point on the White River the north bank of White river, site the mouth of the Buffalo riy Baxter county, thence across river in westerly and southwe direction to the mouth of Cl creek, thence northwesterly Clabber creek through Yellville intersection with the White road at the southwest corner of ship 19 north, range Is west, tance of twenty three miles, :! two mile branch from the mo Clabber creek to Rush, the lq of the famous Moseipg Star m;'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
Court Standard lIIF. Of A.
Gave Minstrel Show In
Music Hall.
HAD A GREAT TIME.
Original Jokes And Merry Tunes Kept The
People Lively While The Hours Passed
Away Nothing Was Lacking To Make
1t a Great Success-Players Given a
Supper.

The musical and minstrel entertain
ment in Music Hall, High street, last
night, which was under the auspices
of Court Standard No. Ill Foresters
of America, began with the opening
chorus Esprit of 76" b. y the entire
company which consisted of Tambos,
George Germs, Chester Gillis. Edward
Germs; Bones, J. B. Moylan, Charles
Rossi, George Durrua and InterIocutor
A. J. Casavan. After the opening
chorus comic songs were sung and
jokes were the feature of the evening.
Charles Rossi made the hit of the
occasion In the singing of his famous
song Chicken. He was applauded
long and loud and he accommodated
the audience with second selection.
AS for jokes that were original and
really funny George Germs, hat
famous old time end man, kept up his
reputation and the people nearly roll
ed off their chairs laughing at him.
Tho entire company did fine and were
loudly praised.
The illustrated songs by Prof.
George R. Schuyler, of New York,
were we'll received Master O'Toole
and George Germs gave the people an
exhibition of buck and jig dancing.
Prof. V. Ciulla played the guitar
while Master Emile Ricci accom-.
panied him on the mandolin.
{, Prof. Arthur ST Andrassy gave a
violin solo and Horner and Swartz
rendered several selections on the
either.
After the entertainment was over,
Court Standard took the company to
Eile's Hotel on State street where a
grand reDast was served.
The stage setting were under the
direction of j. F. Rickwood, while
the general management was in charge
of Prof. D. J. Flynn. The affair was
a grand success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
COPPER FROM OLD PLANT.
Men Sent From Raritan Copper Works To
Rhode island To Do The Work.

Superintendent d. W. Blair, Fur
mace foreman Edward Clark, and
Furnaceman John Lind, of the Rari-
tan Copper Works, are now in Paw
tucket Rhode Island, getting the old
copper out of furnace bottoms. Sew
eral years ago the Raritan Copper
Works left their old retineries there
standing and, as there is good many
thousand dollars worth of copper in
the bottom of the four furnaces which
have been so long idle, the company
decided to send some men from the
local plant to Rhode Island to try to
get the copper out.
When the copper and Stag is gotten
out, it will be shipped to the Perth
Amboy plant where it WILDE refined,
as it is almost pure metal
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
Charles Johnson Placed Rope
Through Pulley On.Odd FGI-
lows Building.
QUICKLY ACCOMPLISHED
People Who Went To Watch Him Missed
The Sight-Had Nothing To Aid Him
Has Climbed Many Masts On Vessels
And is Used To The Rocking Of
Boat.

Much interest was created in Smith
street this morning when Charles
johnson played the part of steeple
jack and climbed to the top of the flag
pole on the Odd Fellows building to
put a rope through the pulley. 1t
only took him few minutes and he
had nothing to assist him. The rope
he held between his teeth while he
was climbing. Upon reaching the top
he held fast with one hand while with
the other he placed the rope. He then
slid down gracefully bringing the end
of the rope with him.
Johnson is longshoreman and has
served long apprenticeship at climb
ing up masts of the sloops when neces-
sity requires it. He says it is an easy
thing to do. His task this morning
was different, however. He missed
the swaying of the boat and the lap
ping of the water under him. John
son says he can do great deal better
if he is af1oat. The flag pole is some
what higher than he is accustomed to.
He says he realized that falling from
the pole would be different from a
mast as the pavement is little differ
ent from water.
So quickly did Johnson go up the
pole and down again this morning
chat several who stood by purpnsely
to watch him, missed the sight. Now
that the pole on the building is fixed
the flag will again be seen on the
holidays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
RUNAWAY HORSES DASH
DOWN SMITH STREET.
Team Attached To TeIe phone Com
pany's Wagon Frightened BY
Train At Central Railroad.

An exciting runaway made things
lively in Smith street yesterday after
noon. Several persons narrowly es.
capped being run down and at least
two wagons were damaged
The runaways were attached to one
of the wagons belonging to the New
York & New JERSEY Telephone Com.
pany. About $3.50 O'Clock the team
drove up to the Central freight station
and the driver went into the office
leaving the team standing.
While the driver was inside pass.
enger train came along, which fright.
ened the team. They ran past the
passenger station and dashed down
Smith street. When opposite Hobart
street another driver for the telephone
company, who was standing on the
corner, saw the team coming. He
succeeded in climbing into the wagon,
but before he could reach the lines,
the wagon hit one of Street Commits.
sioner Weirup's street cleaning carts
and badly injured one of the rea1
wheels.
When the team was finally stopped
at the corner of State and Smith
streets, it was found that considerable
damage had been done, although the
horses seemed to be none the worse
for their run.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
CAROL CLUBS MUSICAL.
Will Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon at the
Westminster.

The Carol Club gives another of
their delightful musicals tomorrow
afternoon. 1t will be held at the
Westminster and will begin at $3.50
O'Clock. The object is to raise money
to fix the graves in Alpine cemetery
belonging to the Westminster. This
is to be done by the matron of the
Home and the Carol club has been in
vited to assist her in raising the
money. This, the club consented to do.
The musical is for all to attend who
will. An excellent program has been
prepared and geuine treat is offered.
upon several occasions and their
ability is well known.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Entertained Crowds In Pleas
ing Manner.
LUNCH AT AUCTION.
In Each Box Was The Name of Younu
Lady And The Purchaser Had Priv
iIege Of Sharing The Contents with
Her-PriCes Were Good Much In
terest Created.

At the box sociable given by the
members of Washington Camp 70 Pat
riotic Order Sons of America, which
was held in Wilder Hall last night,
Mrs. A. Johnson, of 40 Broad street,
was awarded the handsome desk, and
Charles Johnson, of Cortlandt street,
received the silk pillow which was
presented to the camp by Miss Lillian
Whitworth, of Hobart street
During the evening ice cream, cake
and candy were for sale. Ate o'clock
the auctioneering of the boxes of food
began. This created much interest
and prices ran high. In each box was
the card of the young lady who had
packed it and the young man who bid
the highest on any certain box, had,
the privilege of sharing it's contents
with the young lady whose card he
found inside.
During the evening dancing was en-
joyed. At midnight all had departed.
Everyone agreed that Camp Washing
ton know how to thoroughly enter
tain people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
CONTRACT FOR BUILDING
SYNAGOGUE AWARDED.
Hebrew Mutual Aid Society Opens
Bids And Committee Selects
Ira r. Grouse.

At the meeting of the Building
Committee of the First Perth Amboy
Hebrew Mutual Aid Society, bids for
the new synagogue, which is to short
ly to be erected on Madison avenue,
were received from the following
contractors: George Mercer, Perrine
& Buokelew and Ira r. Grouse. The
bids were very close and the contract
was finally awarded to Ira r. Grouse,
whose figures were $23, ,S47. The COM
mittee refused to give the other
figures. Their action will now have
to be sanctioned by the whole congre-
cation.
On Tuesday night the Building
Committee have called special meet
ing which will be held in their rooms
on Elm street. At this meeting all
the mem mbers of the congregation are
expected to be present and any objeo-
tions to the committees work will
then be heard. 1t is expected that
everything will be satisfactory how
ever. The committee is composed of
the following: S. Brody, chairman; /;
N. Jacobsen, secretary; B. Goldman,
p. Slobodien, M. Goldman, E. Cohen,
P. Joslin. M Slobodien, J. Sher, J.
Richmond, A. Kramer, M. Zakarme,
N. Roth and P. Soften.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
Under Auspices Of EpWOrth
League Excellent Mus
iCaI Program.
HAD LARGE AUDIENCE.
Miss Clara Harrington, ViOIinist, Was En-
Enthusiastically Greeted With Much Ap-
pIause Reception at the Home Of S.
r. Harrington Followed the Concert
Pretty Decorations.

Two or three times q year Perth
Amboy audience is given an oppor-
tunity to hear the best musical per-
formers to be found in or about New
York. One of these occasions occurred
last night when, under the auspices
of the Epworth League, an Eastertide
concert was given in Simpson M. E.
Church. The program was excellent.
A large audience was present and the
frequent encores called out the per-
formers for a second time.
Another feature which made last
nights concert of unusual interest to
a local audience was the appearance
of Miss Clara Harrington as violinist.
Miss harrington, always popular with
the music lovers of Perth Amboy, is
even more appreciated now that she
has received the applause and COM
mendation of the most cultured audi
ences in the country. Her selections
last night were received with enthu-
siasm, especially Havanaise"
Miss harrington IS experience has had
pleasing results and, although she had
previously demonstrated her complete
control of the violin, she had de-
veloped into an artist of the highest
rank.
The others who took. part in the
concert were Miss Lucia Forest, Miss
Augusta Harrington and Mr.. Grant
Odell Miss Forest is not stranger
to Perth Amboy audience. Her
popularity has not diminished how
ever. She rendered "Un BalIo in
Mashera, Angels Serenade" and
Irish Romance.
Miss Augusta Harrington ability
for producing delightful music with
the pipe organ has been demonstrated
before and her efforts won much
applause.
Mr.. OdelI's solos were "Erl King"
by Schubert, "Good Night, "Min-
strel Boy" and "Oh Thou Sublime.
Sweet Evening Prayer" from Tam
hauser. To the latter selection he
was accompanied by the organ, harp
and violin.
At the end of the first part of the
program beautiful bouquets of roses
were presented to the performers.
After the concert an informal re-
ception was held at the home of S. r.
Harrington. Besides the performers,
the ushers, Rev. and Mrs. S. T. Jack
son and few friends were present.
The pulpit of the church was taste
fully trimmed with palms and Easter
lilies from the hot house of Hans M.
Yepsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-17
UBLICANS To HAVE
Y NOPE lELECA
tatiOn In State Co Sn is
Increased

One of the effects ofkhe new primary
law will be TO increEse the number of
delegates in the next Republican State
Convention by over $50, and to change
very materially the present relative
strength of the various counties in
such convention. The effect of the
law will be very slight in these re-
spects so far as Democratic state con-
ventions are concerned, because the
Democratic State Committee in appor-
tioning delegates to the different
counties in, the past has allowed at
least one delegate for each election
district, even though the delegates
may have been chosen by wards or
townships. The number of delegates
in. the next Democratic State conven-
tion will show an increase of only 58,
and of these 80 will go to Hudson
county.
The Republican State Convention of
1904 will be composed of 1885 dele
gates, as compared with S25 in the
convention that nominated Governor
Murphy. Nearly all of the smaller
counties will have large relative in
creases, but Hudson is the county
that will have the greatest actual in
crease in the number of delegates
The jump will be from III votes in
the 1901 convention to 19l votes in the
next convention.