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Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
EVENING DANCE.

The young people of Newport have not had dance in some time, and this may accout for the large attend ance at the ball of Monday night, which was held in the Bailey building. Morgan's orchestra furnished excel lent music and fine time was enjoy ed by those present, who included, Messrs. and Mesdamds E. D. Bracy, Peyton Ferguson. J. l.. Sells, w. A. O'Neal, Mrs. J. |. Bishop, Misses Cora Parish, Josie Phillips, Pearl Warner, Maude Richardson, Kate Bishop, Mary Laird, Lou Minor, Gene Randy, May Ward, Claire Johnson, Marille billiard, Miriam Handford of Bates vile, Essie Walker of Poplar Bluff; Messrs. Sprigg Foushee, George Stuckey, Rafe Richardson, w. 0. Daniels, Fred Parish, Tom billiard, Will Parish, Will Egan, F. P. Skip with, Robt. Laird, Jr., Ed Sprigg, John Prewitt, Harry Brandenburg, Dr.. Owen Walker, Dr. Black and Frank Gullett.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
NEGRO LYNCHED.
Alex Thompson Taken By Mob and
 Made To Jump From a Trestle.

Gurdon, April 23.-About six o'clock this morning the body of Alex Thomp son, the negro who was taken from the calaboose last night by mob, was found hanging from the Clancy Creek trestle on the Iron Mountain main line, about half a mile north of this place.
 The lynching was very quietly con- ducted, families living in the immedi- ate neighborhood not knowing of the affair until this morning.
 Thompson was found by negro named Haywood Dickinson, who was on his way to work at the Gurdo1 Lumber Company's plant at this place. Dickinson was asked if he ran after he discovered the body. He answered: II was the first to find him, and thank God, was the first to leave him."
 As result of the lynching the Cur don Lumber Company had to close down today on account of having no hands. Thompson worked in the dry house at the mill.
 The sheriff and coroner were tele- graphed for, and arrived here at 9:30 this morning, repaired to the scene and empaneled jury. The body was cut down, and at II o'clock the jury adjourned until 1 o'clock, when the examination of witnesses was begun. Most of the time was consumed in ex- amining the guards who were on duty at the calaboose when the calaboose was surrounded by the mob. Their testimony showed that there was no possible way to tell whether whites or blacks composed the mob, as the coats of the members of it were turned wrong side out and handkerchiefs were worn over their eyes. It was very dark, and nothing was said by the party. The jury returned the following verdict: "Party came to his death at the hands of unknown parties."
 Everything seems very quiet this evening, but as precautionary meas ure there will be guards over the town tonight, and the sheriff will remain over until tomorrow.
 Thompson was a very bad negro, and was even feared by the members of his own race. His brother arrived here today and is looked upon with suspicion. Bad blood has been brew ing here for some time, as there are a great many bullies among the negroes here.
 Dr. Cuffman, who was cut last night by Thompson, is getting along very well. It is thought he will be able to be out attending to his practice in a short time.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

Little Rock, April Ex-Governor Davis yesterday afternoon sent a message to the house vetoing the Myers supplemental bill for the pro- lection of mussels. By vote of AS ayes to 25 noes the house failed to pass the bill over the veto. Fifty one ayes were required.
 The senate confirmed the nominat- ion of G. T. Breckinridge of Greene county to be member of the state board of charities.
 The senate refused to suspend the rules and take up the King anti trust bill.
 In the house the bill to repeal the Wilson anti gambling act of 1901 and to reenact the old gaming laws was defeated.
 There was an interesting discussion in the house over the deficiency ap- propriation bill.
 The senate amended the bill by MT. Cook of Chicot providing for redi- gesting the statutes of Arkansas by striking out the name of T. D. Craw- ford as digester and inserting that of w. F. Kirby of Texarkana.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
BONDS APPROVED
Of Commissioners Selected by the Legislature-Davis Commission
 Bonds Returned.

Little Rock, April 27.-Auditor of State T. 0. Monroe yesterday ap- proved the bonds of J. B. McCaleb, w. B. Alexander, J. M. Flenniken, R. w. McFarlane and z. T. Matthews as capitol commissioners, under the act passed by the Arkansas legislature April 16, 1903. In so doing he acted on the advice of Attorney General Murphy, whose opinion he asked in writing yesterday morning. The opinion was delivered about 3 o'clock and the bonds approved shortly sifterward.
 Col. Murphy holds that the capitol commissioners are not officers who the governor may appoint.
 All the members of the commission elected by the legislature have ar rived in the city and an informal meeting was held during the morning. Each member had brought with him the $50,000 bond which he is required to file with the auditor under the act creating the commission. These bonds were left at the auditors office during the morning. They were not filed, but were placed in the safe for safe keeping, as had been done with the bonds of the members of the commission appinted by Governor Davis.
 The bond of Ham Brawley, one of the governors appointees, having been filed, Auditor Monroe had in his safe ten bonds Of capitol commission CTS. Five were for appointees of the governor and five of the selection of the legislature in joint session. None had been approved by the auditor. The situation was most complicated one, and that he might act legally in approving one of the sets of bonds, Col. Monroe decided to call on the attorney general for his opinion.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
SMART SET.

Mrs. E. B. Wilmans entertained most charmingly on Friday afternoon the Smart Set, together with mum Der of invited guests. Places were designated at the table by means of original souvenirs in the form of pie anninies. Progressive euchre was the game and so successful were four ladies that draw was necessary to decide the winner of the prize, which was lovely Bohemian glass happy. Dainty refreshments of strawberry ice cream, cake and salted almonds completed the occasion, most happy one to those present.
 Mrs. Wilmans' guests included Mes danes Gustave Martin, L. Minor, Narcie- Minor, Gustave Jones, 0. H. Wilmans, E. L. Maris, R. D. Wilmans, J. L. Sells, R. M. Johnson, Clyde Woods, T. E. Allen, w. A. O'Neal, A. D. Bailey, William Hooker, William Bailey, Geo. R. Hays, T. D. Kinman, Jr., o. D. Watson, E. b. Bracy, 0. R. Hite, w. w. Dutton, L. E. Willis, Ad- die Willis, G. A. Hillhouse, w. w. Mo- Minn, Geo. Anderson, F. s. Hess, l.. Hirsch, H. E. Cobb, Drury Adams of Batesvllle, Louis Stevens of Calves ton; Misses Lula Empie, May Ward, Lucy Brandenburg, Marille billiard, Carrie Stevens, Mary Laird, Lou Minor.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
POSITIVELY THE LAST.

The Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette of Chicago are mak- ing their last tour of this part of the U. $. and your only opportunity to hear them in this city will be at the opera house on Thursday night. If you enjoy the sweetest of singing, purest of fun and brightest of music, you can safely look forward to their entertainment as a great treat, and the country is not over run with this class of entertainments. In fact as entertainers of all the musical and the masses this company stands on the top round in the ladder of public ap- proval.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
REFUSED TRANSPORTATION.

The Arkansas State Guard will be represented at the dedication of the Worlds Fair in St. Louis this week by only Maj Gen. ". H. Haynes and Brig. Gen. B. w. Green, who will be on the staff of Gen. Corbin. Six com panies, Fort Smith, Walnut Ridge, Paragould, Newport and s-em Little RocF, had intended to atue d, but the Ifon Mountain railroad has refused to give them transportation, which roads in other states have done for the same purpose.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01

and under many difficulties trained the voices for the Florodora Sextette, deserves heartiest congratulations, not only on her own successful ap- pearance in this part, but in the suc- cess of the whole. Had professionals from the noted company rendered it, the graceful gestures and beautiful singing could not well have been inn proved.
 Miss Lucy Brandenburg was the piano accompanist and deserves much credit.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
TIRED MOTHERS.
Published by Request. )

Published by Request.) A little elbow leans upon your knee, Your tired knee, that has so much to bear; child's dear eyes are looking lovingly From underneath thatch of shining hair; Perhaps you do not heed the velvet touch Of warm, moist fingers, folding yours so tight You do not prize this blessing overmuch- You almost too tired to pray tonight But it is blessedness! Ayear ago
 did not see it as I do today. We are so dull and thankless, and too slow To catch the sunshine ere it slips away. And now it seems surprising strange to me, That while wore the badge of motherhood, I did not kiss more oft and tenderly The little child that brought me only good And if some night when you sit down to rest, You miss this elbow from your tired knee; This restless, curling head from off your breast This lisping tongue that chatters constantly; If from your own the dimpled hand had slipped And ne'er would nestle in your palm again; If the white feet into their grave had tripped, could not blame you for your heartache then l wonder so that mothers ever fret
 At little children clingi1g to their gown; Or that the footprints when the days are wet, Are ever black enough to make them frown! If could find little muddy boot,
 Or cap, or jacket on my chamber floor; If could kiss rosy, restless foot,
 And hear its music ill my home once more: If could mend broken cart today, Tomorrow make kite to reach the sky There is no woman i'll Gods world could say She was more blissful than l. But, ah! the dainty pillow next my own Is never rumpled by shining head My singing birding from its nest is fowl The little boy used to kiss is dead
 Exchange
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
WILLIAM A. SHEEN.

William A. Steen, of the. drug firn| of Smith & Steen, Tuckerman, died aq hls home Saturday morning of cons sumption. Interment will take place at Pleasant Grove Sunday.
 DIR. wHIDDEN.
 pr. Whidden, son-in-law of Dr.. Tankersley, resident of Weldon, died Friday afternoon about four o'clock of pneumonia. He leaves 3 wife and several children. Funeral servlces at the house Sunday at 2;SO' Interment at Sand Hill.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-05-01

Mrs. J. 0. Blakely was in town shop ping Friday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
RARE VIOLIN RECOVERED.
s~tradiearius Which Has Been Played
by Several Cars Found
ut Berlin.

A St%radivarius, which has Eecn
played by several czars, beginning with
Alexander l., and which disappeared
from the museum of tie imperial or
chestra at ST. Petersburg in May, 1902.
has been recovered by Dwight j. Par
tello, the United States treasury agent
at Berlin. Mr.. Particle, who is himself
the possessoro of 20 famous iol;ns, heard
a word dropped by a person interest
ed in violins which enabled him to trace
the stolen instrumen to a collectorliv-
ing in a town of southern France. who.
bought it for $4,000 from a Paris Geal-
er. The violin just recovered is espe-
ciaIly precious to the present czar. be-
cause one of his childhood recollec-
lions is seeing his father, Alexander
IL, often play on It. Gar Nicholas,
therefore, vas much annoyed when,
walking through the oneday,
he saw in the violin ease where the
Stradivarius commonly rested an or
binary fiddle with the name of a ST.
Petersburg shop pasted inside. The
vendor recognized and pointed out a
member of the imperial household as
a buyer of this cheap instrument.
The accused denied the statement
absolutely and as he was Of a rank suf-
ficient to have his word accepted, this
line of inquiry vas ended.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
MARTYRS TO VANITY.
to Give Their Faces an
Attractive Pallor.

Modern martyrs to vanity are
Northumbrian women The acquisi-
ton of the pale, ethereal complexion
SO much admired by their men leads
them to the practice of a 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.
1t is a 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 whalebones
like an umbrella. This they wear as
a protection from the sun and wind
when working out of doors in the hot
sun.
Most of these palEd females, if one
goes up close to them. are observed
TO be nibbling starch, thus preserv-
ing this doubtful advantage of COM
plexion by inward and outward pre-
cautions.
NO uncoolsed rice" once appeared
in a 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.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
SHAFTS PRECIOUS GLOBE.
Made of Solid Gold with All Marks
and boundaries of Precious
tones

1t appears that persons have not
been altogether mistaken in suppos-
ing that the shah OF Persia possesses
some treasures that caanct be match
ed on earth. A brief statement as to
the extent of his riches is found. in
the Courier DIES Etates Unis," says a
translation made for the Literary
Digest.
The English jewe.er w,,:o offered
the shah the IN sdest sum of $4,000
0C0 for the jewels which he wears on
ceremonial occasions probably knew
what he was about, and would at
least have stood a coed chance to get
his money back if the offer had been
accepted. But what would he or any
one else do with the famous terres-
trial globe which his majesty pos
sesses at Teheran?
This globe is made of solid gold
and weighs about seventy pounds.
The boundaries of counties, and 9TH
er marks. are made of precious
stones, the total number of which is
said to be more than 90 900. The
oceans are represented by t ossands
of emeralds, Persia is blue with many
turquoises, Africa is ablase with
rubies, France and England sparkle
with hundreds of diamonds. How de-
lightful it would lie to study geog-
raphy from a globe like that
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
MARCoNI's NEW INVENTION.
of Successful Tests of Photograph
ing objects Miles Distant.

Henniker Heaton, NJ p, 11ngland's
postal reformer, has just returned to
London from Rome, whittier he ac-
companied his intimate friend Mar
conf. He told a reporter Of the latest
scientific wonder, which he saw there
the taking Of photographs at a dis
tance. of from 20 to 25 miles.
II visited one of Marconi's radio
graph stations, three miles outside of
Rome, in the Campagna,"he said, "and
was shown there perfect photographs
of a large size taken by electricians
and scientists from that station of
views in the mountains 25 miles away.
How this marvel was accomplished is
their secret. Whether it was done by
some new way or an entirely newGis-
covery, 1 am unable to. say.
"The photographs were clear, bring
ing out in sharp definition the outline
of houses and the figures of men and
women as though only taken 10 or 20
yards off. They appear able to extend
or narrow the field at will.
Zone of the operators told me that
in a short time they hope to be able
to take photographs of objects and
places 200 miles distant and enable you
to see the person you are ~telegraphing
to at that range. No one is permitted
to enter the radicgraph station. and
SO far the secret has been admirably
kept"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
Taken for n Waiter.

The inconvenience of the similarity
between a gentleman's evening dress
and the attire of a waiter has re-
ceived yet another instance. MI.
Choate, the American ambassador,
was the victim on this occasion. At
the state banquet to the king at the
Guild hall, the American ambassador
was one of the few men in evening
dress, nearly everyone being in court
or municipal uniform. He was inter-
ested in the pulpit arrangements in
which the carving was done, and ven
tured to ask one of the function
aries a question concerning them.
Never mind about old customs was
the reply; look lively and clear
away the soup plates!"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
wine ms recd for Horscs.

Vi~ticulturists in France have just
tried experiments in feeding draught
animals with bran mixed with wine,
which seems to be successful. 1t ap-
pears that poor wine can be used to
replace oats rs food. weight for
weight, a pound of wine for a pound
of oats. At least half of the usual
feed 0 fErain a be replaced in this
manner without disadvantage to The
animals. Barley, beans, bran and the
like, mixed with wine, can be substi-
tuted for oats entirely, if desired, it
is said. In years of abundant vintage
q material saving can be effected in
this way.-N.r Y. Sun.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
Chinese Traits,

In pointing out ways to increase
American trade in China our consul at
Niuchwang, Mr.. Miller, calls attention
to some interesting peculiarities of
the Chinese people. 1t is one of their
traits, he says, to handle the things
they use very carefully, and for this
reason they make cheap and poorly
made articles last much longer than do
other people. They make things in
what seems to US a himsy way, and are
very economical. Large quantities of
old scrap iron are imported into China
to be worked over into cheap, useful
articles in the small blacksmith shops
scattered throughout the country. The
intense love of the Chinese for pictures
and artistic ornaments causes them to
buy cheap articles of that kind, such as
in our country can only be distributed
gratis for advertising purposes
Youths Companion.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
largest BattIexh.p Anoat.

The Commonwealth. the largest bat
fleship afloat, was launched at Goyan,
on the Clyde, tie other Gay. She is the
first vessel Of the British navy to have
her ten-inch guns protected by an ex-
tended barbette, instead Ct by case
ments. Her other armament consists
OF four Pinch guns, four 9.2-inch guns
and "a small guns. The new battle
ships speed is to he s .5knots per hour
and she will carry a crew of 755 men.
The Commonwealth is Of 1880 tons
displacement and her engines are to
De Of 5000 horse R0wess J
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
MORE THAN FIVE SENSES.
The Number Possessed by Man Ex-
ceeded BY Those OF the Lower
Animals,

Many of our scientists, until quite
recently have been reluctant to admit
that a number of the lower animals
possibly possess other senses than
ours. So much new and undeniably
afirmatory evidence is, however, now
being offered on this point, that
there can be no longer any substan-
tial reason for doubling that the five
senses man imperfectly exercises are
by no means all that are possible to
sentient creatures, says the Scientific
American.
One such Ems not possessed by
human beings, but to a greater or
less degree almost universally pres
ent in mammals, birds, reptiles, fish
and insects, is what perhaps may be
called the sense of ~localization. 1t
enables it's possessor, apparently by
its sole use, to find a desired spot. It
is evidently closely connected with an
instructive and perfect memory of
distance and direction. That the
homing pigeon exercises it to some
extent, though undoubtedly aided by
the landmarks it recognizes. is in
disputable; that the honey bee has
it in its fullness and perfection can
not, after the careful experiments of
Albrecht Bethe in Germany. be
doubted.
Examples of insects that possess
al N-ray sense, not only among Eu-
ropean but our own hymenoptcra.
can be multiplied indefinitely. Only
n or two of the senses peculiar to
the lower animals r here noticed.
Lubbock suggests that "there may be
SO of them"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
Mentioned in History,

Mrs. Parvenue Extraordinarily
Were any of your ancestors men Of
note?
Mr.. Flippant-Yes, madam, I should
say so. One of them was the most ia
mous admiral of his day, and COM
manded the allied forces of the word.
Mrs. Parvenue with altered tone of
deep respect)-Is it possible, Mr.. Flip
pant? And what was his name?
Mr.. Flippant-Noah, madam.-Stray
Stories.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
Safe to Eet On.

Brown-Do you know that there are
not enough pumpkins to meet the
pumpkin-pie demand?
Green-I did not know it; but how
is the demand met?
"By pumpkin pies made of an emul-
sion of squash and carrots"
"But suppose the squashes ard car
rots give out-then what?"
by that time the squash-carrot pie
will be a prime %favoritc, and it will
bc made of pumpkins."-Judge.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
TIC Artist.s Erthn,;nsu,.

Have you done anything with that
mystery yet?" asked the frienG.
"Yes," answered the detective. eve
have found several clews that make
it more mysterious than eyer, which
fact you will of course understand very
materially enhances our artistic en-.
Star.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
Policemen in the Blood.

A writer thus denomirates certain
wandering cells. found in the healthy
human body, which %destroyes harmful
microbes introduced into the system.
1.-The tonsils, for example, are crowded
with these guardian cells" The scene
under the microscope when protective
cells are introduced into a lively Gull
ture of typhoid baci.li is described as
very striking, irresistibly bringing be.
fore the imagination "the fierce strug-
gle which goes OF when disease germs
invade the body."-Knowledge.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
Great Britain Leads.

Up to now, Britain retains from 20
to 25 per cent. of the total trade Of
the universe. No other nation has
yet come within half of this remark
able percentage. Nearest is Ger.
many, with nearly II per cent;
France claims about nine per cent;
the United States rather
more than nine per cent. If we add
the output of the colonies the Brit
ish empire shows a record of about
one-third of the trade CT the who'll,
world
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE /

ShHSN F
coMPANIEs CERTIFICATE OF ~urnoRITY
W1lereas, The Alliance Rail Association, a cor
pora,ion organized under the laws Of North Da-
kota, has filed in this Office a sworn statement x-
hibiting lis condition and business for the year
ell ting ncmtcr 81. 1902, c~ontormable to the re-
4juirements of the Laws Of this state, regulating
the business Of Insurance, and,
Whereas, The said Company has filed in this
office 4 duly certified copy Of its charter with GER
.iiicate oil Reorganization III compliance with the
requirement Of the insurance laws aforesaid.
now Therefore, 1, Ferd Leutz, Commissioner Of
Insurance Of tie stated North Dakota, pursu-
ant TO the provisions of said laws, do hereby GER
.tity that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through it's authorized agents to
transact its appropriate business Of Hail Insur-
an e in this state according to laws thereof, I'M
I'll the 31st day Of December, a u. 1903
In Testimony Whereof, l have hereunto set
my hand and seal at. Bismarck, this 10th da,
of J January A. D.. 1898.
tSEALl FERD LEUTZ.
Commissioner OF Insurance.
by w. c. CELEBRATE,
Deputy.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
FIR. Smith.

The Ccok-Mr Smith says you are a
perfect fright.
The Pretty parlor Maid-I1e's a
hateful old thing. anyway.
The Cook-I heard him say so to
Mrs. Smith.
The Pretty, Parlcr Maid-That's diff
%ferent. Do you know, l think Mr..
Smith a most agreeable gentleman
Boston Transcript.