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Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
COTTON PLANT MYSTERY.
Fowler Deeds Back Land to Avoid Arrest --- Awaits Re-
 turn of Mrs. Parker.

Since last Saturday, when ". L. Fowler was arrested at Cotton Plant, developments have come thick and fast in the somewhat sensational case Fowler made his appearance not long ago in Cotton Plant with deeds to valu- able lands belonging to Mrs. Meade P. Parker and, 1t is said, claiming that he and Mrs. Parker would be married when the lands were sold. It is said he offered to sell the lands at a reduced price. A son of Mrs. Parker caused the arrest of Fowler. To add to the excitement over the case, Mrs. Parker was missing and her relatives could not ascer- tain where she was.
 When the case was tried at Cotton Plant Tuesday, Fowler agreed to deed back the lands to Mrs. Parker's heirs. Prior to that, indignation ran high in Cot ton Plant and violence seemed imminent until Fowler said that Mrs. Parker was in Biddeford, Me, but that she would answer no telegram or letter sent to her from Cotton Plant unless he ad- vised her to do so. Later he sent her a telegram urging her to reply at once to any letter or telegram that her people might send her. Thereupon her uncle, who lived near Cotton Plant, telegraphed her that Fowler was in the town in company with a woman whom he claimed to be his lawful wife, and that he had a warranty deed to her farm, bearing her signature, and was trying to dispose of the place at a price far below it's actual value.
 Twelve hours later a telegram was received from Biddeford. Me, signed by Mrs. Parker and declaring that the author knew nothing about any other woman claiming to be Foster s wife; that she was coming on the next train and asking that in the meantime Fowler and the papers in his possession should be held.
 Latest reports from Cotton Plant are that Fowler, who says he halls from Maine, and his wife are still in the town, stopping at a hotel and seem well supplied with funds. It is said he has expressed the intention of await ing the arrival of Mrs. Parker.
 Another report is that advices from Biddeford, Me, where Fow- Ter declared Mrs. Parker to be and whence came the telegram purporting to be sent by her, are to the effect that she cannot be found in that town, nor is there discoverable any trace of any one who knows her. Mrs. Par ker has a number of wealthy relatives in Cotton Plant.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
 F FARMERS
 DRAYMEN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize Q good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It-is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS-PIERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03

1lflEIl- eApcct3 IO lSdYC
 Flor Corpus Christi, Tex, # g he will make his home in
 vfuture, much to the regret of His many friends.
 Mrs. c. H. Wilmans went to Little Rock Thursday morning to attend a meeting of the execu- tive committee of the Arkansas division of U. D. c.
 We have been fortunate enough to secure the agency for Huyler's s candy. You all know it's stand ard of excellence. Bracy Con- fectionery Company. 88dtf
 Did you know that you could buy indemnity against burglary just as you can against fire? We will sell you a policy in one of the best companies in the world very cheap. Call or phone Phillips & Ferguson Agency. 176
 Mrs. E. c. Ferrill has accepted a position as reporter for the Daily Independent and all cour- tesies shown her will be appre- ciated by the paper. Mrs. Ferrill is naturally gifted for reportorial work and we feel confident that the columns of the, Independent will have an added interest to our subscribers from her contribu- tions to it's news.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
NOTICE OF EXAMINATION.


 Notice is hereby given that there will be public examina- tion of teachers at Newport, Arkansas, on Thursday and Fri day, the 17th and 18th days of December, 1903, to ascertain the professional qualifications of all persons desiring to teach in the public schools of Jackson county. The examination will begin at 8:30. Be on hand at that hour, as it will take the full time to do the work. J. D. NEALmag
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
LICENSES REVOKED.
Judge Fulkerson Annuls Licenses Issued By Lower Court With in Jacksonport Three-Mile District. Decides Against Legality of First Ward
 Election.

Judge F. D. FulBerson, upon the conclusion of the arguments of the attorneys for and against license, announced his finding in the appeal cases late Wednesday afternoon, holding that no cleo tion had been held in the First ward of this city upon the ques- tion of license and revoking the licenses issued by the county I6urt to the five Newport saloons, on the ground that .s.thessslatter court did not have jurisdiction to issue license withinEthe Jackson port three-mile district.
 Unless this judgment be su- perceded, the saloons of Newport must close or move without the limits of the Jacksonport three kmile district. The case will be ppealed, however, to the su-
 Acourt of the state and it is
 fe that the saloons will e0htinue to run through the cur rent year.
 \ They may be subject to fine pr continuing in contempt of srt or open to indictment The
 er of the court is effective un-
 ter the general election next
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
CENTS SMOKING JACKETS.

An elegant line just received at Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. 185btf
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
WEDDINGS.
LIPPMANN--WORD.

R. J. Wise returned Thursday afternoon from Forrest City, where with Elza and Miss Stella Lippmann, he attended the we'd ding of his friend Allie Lippmann to Miss Mary P. Word, Wednes- day evening at 7:15 o'clock at the home of her aunt, Mrs. c. B. Taylor. The bride and groom left at once for Memphis, and after a visit there and to Hot Springs, will return to Simmon S Switch about Sunday to make their home. The Independent joins with a host of other friends in congratulations and good wishes for long and happy lives.
 BLANTON--RUNYAN.
 R. Y. Blanton and Josie Run van were married Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock by Justice Guy Smith at the brides home.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
o f e l reighton''

On Walnut street Newport, Ark. This is the best hotel town in the state and is centrally located, being one full block from St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Depot and opposite the Jackson county court house.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
}. LOST.

black and white English dog, Kenneth; had collar license tag on. Suitable
 Il be paid for return of
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One good full top, double seated carriage. Inquire at the 5 and 10c store, 115 Walnut St.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03

B. J. Huguley and B. w. Stain back went to Little Rock Wednes- day on business, and will return today.
 Huyler's, Allegretti's, Flows and Shrafft's, the highest grades of candies at Bracy Confectionery Company. 88dtf The Episcopal bazaar has been very generally patronized, and up to two o'clock this afternoon had taken in $265.
 Mrs. L. Beane who has been xisitipg her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Hugh, left for her home in sell this morning.
 ks Annie Sue Mann arrived
 day from Helena, being led home on account of serious nS of her father
 young lady, Miss Lena pes, who is nursing Mrs. J,
 pnes, returned from her
 IaadsQnia yesterday.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
PoWELL--RoBINsoN.

Jas. Powell and Josie Robinson plighted their troth Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock before Justice Guy Smith.
 HELM -MAYHUE.
 Jno. Helm and Lucy Hayhue, both of Elmo, were married by Justice L. B. Harris Thursday aa0gning at the office hpf the
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
Will be Finished About
 January 18th, 1904

And will contain twenty-eight sleeping rooms, office 25x30 feet, dining room 20x45 feet, one par Tor on first Floor and one on second floor, three bath rooms, large kitchen, pantry and store room, will be equipped with electric return annunciator to each room, long distance and
 ocal telephone.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03
Electric and Gas Lights

Laundry and servants apart ments in yard adjoining When completed will be very conven- tent for the commercial trade. Apply to,
 J. H. McHugll.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-03

We are open to the public for all business which constitutes safe & reliable banking
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
A CHILL FRANCHISE.
Peculiar Qualifications Required Of
voters In a Certain IIli-
nols Town.

What constitutes a legal Residence
ara entities one to vote has bects
often matter OF dispute. IN MS
"Rel Elections" John M Palmer tells
an amusing story of the peculiar
eseden ials accepted by certain
town IN the west.
The town was in Illinois. One OF
the notifications required Of a voter
was residence in the state for six
months previous to the election. On
one occasion a man named Hoskins
appeared for registration; but when
asked how long he had lived in ihe
state, confessed that the time was
somewhat less than six months.
The registration officer after tell
ing him he had not been in the state
long enough, hesitated a moment,
then asked if he had "had the chills.p
Eyes had one yesterday" said
Hosfiua, "and feel one coming on
now"
"Fut him down" said the clerk to
his assistant. "The chills are as good
as six months residence!"
Mr. Hoskins's name was thereupon
placed on the list
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
MARTYRS TO VANITY.
English Peassat women Eat starch
70 Give Their Faces an
AttRastive PaIlOr.

Modern martyrs to vanity are
Northumbrian women. The acquisi-
tion of the pale, ethereal complexion
so much admired by their men leads
them to the practice of form Of
beauty culture which has lately re-
suited in the death of Jane Mold, who
succumbed the other day to an ill-
ness induced by the habitual con
sumption of raw starch and uncooked
rice, says Black and White.
il is well-known practice in the
north, and hundreds of women who
work in the fields have the white
magnolia complexion resulting from
this treatment.
The Northumbrian women have an
other aid to beauty In the shape of
"ugles"-a variety OF large cotton
scoop bonnet made on wbaIebones
like an umbrella. This they wear as
q protection from the sun and wind
when working out OF doors in the hot
sun.
Most of these palNd females, if one
goes up close to them are observed
to be nibbling starch. thus preserv-
ing this doubtful advantage of COM
peNion by inward and outward pre-
cautions.
mo uncooked rice" once appeared
in doctors dietary prescribed for
an ailing north-country servant. puz-
zling the mistress exceedingly until
she was enlightened as to the habits
of the Northumbrian peasantry
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
ASSESSING A BRONX IoTLET.
iEorty-FOur square Inches of Ground
In New York Valued at TWO
Hundred Dollars.

The assessors have been callsd
upon to assess WHAT is relatively ttc
most valuable piece of real estate IA
the entire city says the New loH.
Comnercial Advertiser, and have ae-
prai sd IL at $500. This may eeeb
o pa4adox. But 5000 is full salae
lpr ,Ae pArcel-and the parcel is in
t.r ne HlDtiet" is al tiie
st corner of Third ayenee
ana sa Iualdred and Forty-niiita
stree y trial guiar in snape ass
neapfes 8 inches on the avenue "a
nicl ga the street and 10 inenes ou
she northeaslerly line. II, thege-olc, &,
contains 10 square inches.
La Aiey il sold Tor $500, or S5 Il
sqaa inch. That would be $40 q
square foot, or at the rate OF SIooe-
0OO or iull lot OF 2.500 sqHaee fAst.
q p.ee unequaled even in ,he ha.in-
cia. section of Manhattan. iroi IT,
The adoption of the fun value as.
sess meat plan the spot" OF laat
viaeh i about big enough for a nRs9
t. siiid upon on one FOOT was as-
sesseG at about $50 and the taxes
were about 20 cents. The assesauiss
evidently read the accounts OF Jne
sale on Alay 20 last year, tucked tAv
.ehppir gs away for future us1 ADS.
swooped down on the owner win ap
assessment on january T. os SOC
The taxes this year, therefore, w.B
be at the 51.45 rate So.o0.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22

Elimination, or cud chewing, in hui
man beings seems to have been known
since 1915. and it is thought that con-
siderably more than 100 cases are now
ON record. A AGerman physician recent
ly reported three cases in one family
IA father and his two sons. The ia
ther, always a rapid eater. began the.
act at the age Of six and continued it
until death, at so, rumination being
commenced IS or 20 minutes after the
meal and lasting half an hour to an
hour Food was returned to the mouth.
81 intervals Of three or four minutes.
VIXEN II was masticated and reswal-
lowed The substances had their nat
ural taste. without the acidity they
would have had If digestion had begun,
and merls were only enjoyed during
and after this process. This case was
typical except that after death the
stomach was found to have very un-
usual hour-glass form knowledge.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
MoRE THAN FIgE sEasas.


Many Of our scientists. until unite
Recently have been reluctant to adinH
'hat a number OF the lower ahrnals
pessioly possess other senses than
outA So much new and undepably
siilfi1Ator5 evidence is however, now
. ~ offered ON this point tHat
iaesc can pe no longer any snhsiah.
'iai reason Tor dqHbtipg that the ige
sem es man lm.eriec'ly exercises are
~ no means all that are possible to
sehilent creatures says the Scientific
American.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22

This is surely fast age aa aimo.t
an reeolds have been broken in Tie
past six months. The latest two
are Dan Patchen pacing mile
in 1888 and an electric train be,
tween Berlin and Zoasen travelling
one hundred and twenty-five miles
in one hour.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
DUTCH IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Are Better a. Farmers Md Politi-
clans Than thc Enslish. says
an English Writer.

The Dutch are better men on the
land than the English Mr.. Rhodes
affirmed it as strongly as Benlaniin
Kiae Not only are they better men
\ bu es are much cleverer poiiticians.
wril 81. H. stead in Booklovers Mag
azine Dr. Gordon Sprigg, the pre s.
tnt pfs nlieg Of Cape Colony, told me
last ar that the rough Dutch tarm-
eis ieqin the back country had suca d
naieiai intuitiye genius for poit cs
tna -iter three weeks in parliament
thej guiu give points to any BRUSH
Meiner who had been in the mouse
toi moeShs.
Not only are they better men all
round on land, not only are they ahler
politicians all round in the houses III
parliament, but, what is far more ms
portanL they are better breedtrs Of
men. Che British colonist, following
the example Of the lrenchman andtAe
New Engander, shrinks from the
prilaal TASK Of multiplying and incres
ing and replenisliDg lie earth Ihr
Dutch cradle is never empty. If che
haha lnat rocks the oracle sways ihe
wcrld, It is not less true that the race
that iiAa the cradle will possess toe
world, Hence the destiny Of south
Atflea seems toierably certain 10 he
that ~ a teeeiaticn .ct se.f Z .l-i.-...,
stot reeminenfly Dutch which will
or wa not be sheltered By the union
JACK according to the readiness Of the
imperial government to recognize
that 4 has no authority over African
-ders.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
BACKWARD, TURN BACKWARD.
Alfred J. WAterhouss Gives Us a New
Version Of a WeII-Remem-
bered Poem.

Backward, turn backward, oh Time.
in your flight; make me boy again.
just for tonight. Give me the bliss
Of that rapturous time when would
60 swimming, say, half of the time:
give me the blister that followed
the bliss. on the part of my back
That the sun didn't miss, give me
the betting that followed it then:
make me a iubilant urchn again.
backward. turn backward, oh Time,
iu your flight; give me one chance
at the teaeher tonight, the teacher
that larruped me i've times a day
on, give me one chance at that teach
er | say And give me the woodpile
as big as a hill; let the pleasure Of
splitting it cheer me ana thrill; while
the boys gayly jeer me from over the
fence Oh, give me that bliss again
darn the expensel The small reser-
vation just over the hill, where the
Thought of the hoeing would give me
a chill; the cow that caressed me
cnch eve with her tail as ! .,d to-
draw milk for a 20-quart pqni the
hens chat forever were 1rrn.irg TO
set; the PIC WITH q stnm0ca mar nrq-
er fllod yet; TIC v00o-'as fAot 1it
nr; ihe ccliyky naA-Oh e mo
t'e bliss ot my hyhoo' ini 10
van'd fll me wiiA raptr" tnd c'ro,-
Ir delight ckwerl tnru i,-
wqr1 oh Time, 81 your fish. y. n
lriucs.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
TAOS COUNTY

Congressman w. R. Hearst Of
New York. with a party Of U. S.
Senators and Representatives, have
aeen touring the etgrritories the past
week to obtain statistics and mater
ial TO help the fight for statehood.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22

tertalned by an imprcmptu concert
at the hotel.
Early the next morning after we
had thanked our new made friends
for ou~ entertainment, we boarded
our palaee.cers for our return trip,
and arrived vt Red River on time
somewhat tired after our sixty five
mile journey.
Henry r.. Lueders.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
President RooseveIt has pro

President Roosevelt has pro
m'sed District Attorney Talk icf
St. Louis, that he will in every
manner possible assist him to bring
the boodlers Of Missouri to justice.
The state department will be used
to bring before the bar Of justice
those who have sought refuge in
foreign lands.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
The Willard Alra,tra
a CoapIete Success.

f''' I'NNN H-NNeN'N'
-
One Of fie 'iaost important en-
terpclSrs fOs eur district thisyear is
the bailding Of the arrastra on the
Willard property about a mile up
she river from town. The wheel
is IL feet in diameter and the ditch
to the anastra is over 1900 feet
long lhe owners reports that the
mill will treat at least 3,ooo lbs.
in II hours. They have added
concentrating tables to catch the
concentrates but they do not expect
to cave many concentrates as the
ore is mostly free milling and is
am@leatating finely The lead is
from eight to Ten feet wide and
mas over one hundred tons Of ore on
the dump They have an incline
shaft on the lead SO feet deep and
also tennel in over $50 feet which
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22

reports 'F0" an q '0e 'a'rS ln
"e 's''''o'l are 20 '"7 siis'' '''"'
Wy were Os''sr 'n'" ever o''or' :
H'' lT soou ''su' + "o"'u
'43's' '""' "0' County '4'7 :
'fee' ia'r"t aos next year during
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
DYER ths Io'kY Nountai.s
to tbeQlaat City Of Ta0s


lhat we have returned from our
trip TO Taos, and that the Journey
vas Haade without any accident
whatever AS far as the railroad was
concerned. We left Red River on
time aud arrived at our destination
ip eleven bonrs.
We left Red River III a storm; a
snow storm aud had an excellent
view Of the little valley through
the fakes, which gave it the ap-
pearanee Of something mystic,
leaving the impression that one was
Just leaving one Of the valleys Of
Daute's Inferno
We went ont past tic arrastra OF
Westoby and Hedges and on up by
the franklin and MOntesuma Plac-
ers. Soon the landscape began ia
give hint Of the Heroic. Old
Baldy showed clearly or ;he left
.to appear and reeppear as the con-
toiraation brought Us in range Of
its barren head. Slowly the range
gathers significance directly ahead
until it becomes e towering wall,
at which begins the ascent to the
lefty pass iato the Taos valley
The grade is terrific and our train
of Rocky Mountain Palace Cars
seemed to crawl and we were finally
forced u get out and lead them
|iiie ascent is very beautiful. There
are level side canons prettily
shnded with aspen, tumbled waves
of rock overgrown with pine and
bnre cliffs whose brown or red grey
faces have breaks through which
one may look far out from our
elevation of 12,000 feet across the
lower Levels to other ranges. A
short distance the other side of the
DIVIDE is the sa@ mill and after =
sharp degcent Of few hundred feet
we came upon Twiniug, where the
FRASER Mountain Mining Company
is operating very extensively.
The trip down the kio Houdo is
a most magnificent one. Theland-
scape is oriental in aspect and
flushed with every color of the
rainbow. Nowhere can you find
sky Of deeper blue, sun more
dazzeling, shadows more intense or
clouds more lumipously white.
You get glimpses of side canons
where ierce rock walls yield grudg.
ING passage and massive gray
slopes bend downward from the
sky Along level stretches by the
side Of the Hondo and winding
atoudd the bases OF huge dykes
you finally come to the mouth of
The canon and are simply paralyzed
with ihe marvellous beauty Of the
linle valley Of San Antonio.
lhroaeh fae pure raraued alr, as
thrr eh a crystal, you look down
upon fbe ncl RED and green of the
fol aseand trace the winding oil the
little stream. The small tfoeks Of
goats pnd herds OFT cattle grazing
over the yellow stnbble AID hay
masers in the green alfalra gives an
air Of contentment TINT is TO be
found ia few places this side Of the
garden of Eden Leaving this little
valley we wound around the aill
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22
District Attorney Clancy Of al.

District Attorney Clancy of Al
buquerque, claims that he has
found corruption in some Of the
tiiees Of Bernalilllo county Mr..
Clancy proposes to go after The
criminals and be will have tie snip
port of every true citizen Of New
Mexico There are undoubtedly
other offices in the territory that
helone TO the same eliek and cur
diirici attorney shonIdbripg III. m
TO fime.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-10-22

Love laughs at lncksmithsn said
the boorish bachelor but he seems to-
have the greatest respect for gold
smiths, jewellers and diamond dealersi"
Baltimore Herald.