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Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
M'RAE STILL COGITATING.

Former Congressman T. c. McRae of Prescott, who spent Thursday and Friday in Little Rock, in consultation with some of bis closest political friends and, although no authorized statement has been given out, it is understood that the race for governor was the subject under consideration with reference to McRae's entry into the arena as candidate. Whether or not MT. McRae will be a candidate is apparently not yet settled. Among the politicians the question is an in teresting one and there is much speculation as to what the Prescott statesman will do. Indications are that he will in short time make defi- mite and final announcement of his intentions in the matter. MT. McRae is at present busily engaged in the practice of law.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
FRIDAY EVENINGS DANCE.

Miss Noreene Kinman entertained very pleasantly quite large party of young people Friday evening, the chief diversion being dancing. The white orchestra contributed good mu- sic and the small hours of morning had rolled around before the party disbanded.
 Dainty refreshments of sherbet and assorted cake were served and the evening, through the efforts of the hostess, was one of unusual pleasure.
 Those present were Misses Mary Bailey, Gene and Neill Randy, Jennie McCauley, Katie Bishop, Aubrey Ar mold, Della Bernstein, Louise Irby, Sue Armstrong, Frances Tisdale, Marille billiard, Jamie Stephens, Amanda Laird, Messrs. w. T. Parrish, Sam Meyer, Robt. Laird, Tom Dillard, w. B. Egan, Eugene Hirsch, Sprigg Foushee, Homer Buford, Ernest Me- Donald, Jas. Scarborough, John Stay ton, Alcorn Ferguson, 0. E. Sims, Felix Simmons, Fred Jones and Dr. Ira Erwin.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
JONESBORO JAIL DELIVERY
Six Prisoners Escape From Craighead County Jail Saturday Morning Made Saws From Steel Springs
 Taken From Their Shoes.

Jonesboro, Aug. 29.-Six negro prisoners broke out of the county jail at o'clock this morning and made their escape. The escape was discov- cred shortly after it occurred by Jailer Stamper.
 The prisoners, by means of files and saws manufactured from the steel springs taken from their shoes, had cut the bars of the cage. They then escaped from the building by making a hole in the brick wall No watch was kept at the jail, but the jailer found all safe an hour before the de- livery.
 Those who escaped were Arch Scott, under sentence of death for killing his mother-in law in Mississippi county, and whose case Is pending in the su- preme court; Henry Smith, assault; Wm. Fox, Win Stout aud Dink Tay- Tor, burglary.
 One negro was too large to get through the hole in the wall and was left behind. There were six other prisoners, whites, in the front cage, who knew nothing of the escape until this morning.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
STUCKEY APPOINTS VI
 MAIDS AND SPONSC~A- J
Mrs. G. A. Hillhouse Named NJ Chaperon for Young Ladies sn,
 to State Encampment. Govern ment Contributes Rifles and Ammu- milton for Encampment. !

Brig. Gen. M. M. Stuckey, Jr., com manding the First division, Arkansas State Guard, has named the following ladies to represent his division at the annual encampment at Hot Springs, September 7-13: Sponsor, Miss Ethel Beloate of Jonesboro; maids of honor, Miss Rosina Locke of Eureka Springs and Miss Lucy P. Rhodes of Osceola; chaperon, Mrs. George A., Hillhouse of Newport. These ladies will surely add to the pleasures of the encamp- ment, and will be quite an addition to the enjoyments at every social func- tion. The First division may well be proud of their ladies of honor.
 Gen. W. H. Haynes, commanding the Arkansas State Guard, has been noti- fled that the war department has or dered magazine rifles and ammunition to be shipped by express from the Rock Island arsenal to Hot Springs for use in the two sham battles dur ing the state encampment. There will be S0,000 rounds in the shipment.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
GOVERNOR OFFERS REWARD.

The governor Monday offered re- ward of $10G for the arrest and con viction of Archie Scott of Mississippi county, sentenced to hang and await ing the decision of the supreme court, to which tribunal he had appealed his cause; also $50 each for the arrest and conviction of Henry Smith, colored, charged with assault to kill a white man named Johnson, and Will Stout, colored, charged with burglary. They were confined in the Craighead county jail at Jonesboro. from which they es- capped August 28.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
BOURLAND'S PRESUMPTION.
Asks People to Let Davis Name Ticket From Top to Bottom-Vandeven- ter Handled the Little Hero
 Worshiper Without Gloves.

Ash Flat, Aug. 31.-Judge Carroll D. Wood, Hon. A. F. Vandeventer and Judge Bourland, who represented Coz. Davis, addressed crowd of B. 900 people here Saturday. Inasmuch as the rival candidates for governor had all accepted the invitation to be present, Gov. Davis' friends were very much disappointed in his failure to put in appearance.
 Judge Wood was the first speaker, and for an hour and quarter held the large crowd spellbound. Judge Bour- land was the next to speak, and de- livered 6 one of his characteristic speeches. Asking permission of the crowd to remove only his collar, later he asked permission to remove his coat, then finally asked permission to roll up his pants, all of which was mer- rily granted by some and reluctantly granted by others. He pleaded hard for Davis, and oft and repeatedly proclaimed his loyalty to Davis in no unmistaken terms. In conclusion, with his appeal to the people to give Gov. Davis another term, he inciden- tally mentioned his candidacy for attorney general and stated that if the people would reyelect Davis, elect him attorney general and some one in accord with the governor for secre- tary of state or auditor, the governor could then carry out his own ideas and plans as to state affairs and be satis- fled.
 Mir. Vandeventer was the next speaker and he proceeded at once to go after Governor Davis and Judge Bourland with "tongs" and "claws,n relnarking to Judge Bourland, II will deal with you as you deserve, because you called me scat.'n MT. Vande- venter referred to Judge Bourland's loyalty to the governor and quoted part of his speech in which he stated that he would stand on his head in tho mud of the streets of Little Rock for Gov. Davis. He expressed his opin- ion forcibly of man that would make statement Of that kind to an intelli- gent audience. MT. Vandeventer showed Gov. Davis' record on the purchase of convict farm, the par.s don of Dr. Johnson and numerous Other items, all of which were sup ported by afidavits. MT. Vandeven- ter's speech was we'll received and was loudly cheered and applauded.
 Judge Wood closed the speaking in a fifteen minute rejoinder, in which he was cheered repeatedly, and at the close of his speech the entire crowd was gathered around the speakers eager to hear every word uttered. At the close of Judge Woods speech there was rush to meet the speakers. The public demonstration showed honors pretty evenly divided.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
PREPARING FOR
 STATE ENCAMPMENT.
Event Will Cost Government Twenty Five Thousand Dollars Record
 Breaking Crowd Expected.

Hot Springs, Aug. 31.-The A. s. G encampment is constantly growing in proportions. Gen. Haynes, Lieut. Col. Giles, Major Laval and Captain Funston were in the city yesterday going over many details with the citi- zens' committee. This committee will have much to do during the next two weeks. Furnishing the carriages for the sponsors and the mounts for the officers, the transportation of the impediments, preparation of the camp ground, the erection of the tents, the supplying of water and ice, the arr engagements for the military ball, to- gether with many details, including a large portion of the advertising, all devolve upon the city through it's committee.
 The event will cost the government a matter of $25, 1000 for transportation, rations and pay to the troops. The ration contracts will call for about 12,000 loaves of bread, 5000 pounds of bacon for breakfast use, 13,000 pounds of fresh beef for dinner meat, etc., through the long list
 There will be record breaking crowd in Hot Springs all next week. Telegrams are pouring into the hotels from all over the state engaging rooms and board in advance.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
..as.oC ARKANSAS BALE.

le first bale of cotton of the new was received in Little Rock by Fess Friday by the Lesser Goldman Company. It was shipped by ( ~ iris of Junction City. MT.
 who represents the Lesser
 ,mpany, and is also presi-
 board of trade, is in St.
 ias been notified of the re-
 } cotton.
 weighs 465 pounds, classes
 ng and it's staple is one .@one7sixteenth. It will be Jlction at the board of trade z desday morhing at 10:30.
 year the first oale made it's ap- ice on August IA.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
BELL CHOSEN CITY TrORNEY

At meeting of the city council Monday evening, with all present ex- cept Alderman Wilmans, J. M. Bell upon motion of w. R. Thompson was elected city attorney.
 A motion introduced by Thompson, seconded by Wishon, instructed the city attorney to look up the law as to the authority of the mayor and mar shal to free prisoners serving out fines. This resolution was prompted by recent acts of the city officers in releasing jail birds upon partial pay ment of their fines, which brought a protest from the officer making the arrests.
 The extension of the city's bounda- ries to include Chastain's addition was brought up and the matter referred to the city attorney.
 A petition for the privilege of using the streets and alleys of the city for the erection and maintenance of poles and wires upon the part of the Farm ers' Telephone Company and an ordi- nance granting such franchise was given first reading.
 No other business was transacted except the approving of the previous minutes and the allowing of accounts.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
WHY CHANGE?

Why make any change of sleeper on your trip to the East? Southern rail- way train leaving Memphis union sta tion II p. m. carries a sleeper (open at g p. m.) to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York without any change, with fine dining car ser vice beyond Chattanooga next morn ing, and with no change of coach to Washington. 82ts15
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04

s. P. Davidson, who has for over g year held the position of foreman of this office, very proficient printer and young man of gentlemanly bear ing and conduct, left Monday for his home at Evening Shade, where he will rest up before taking course in telegraphy at some school.
 Rev. o. c. Cline, who has been spending his vacation in tour over North Arkansas, came in on No. 2 Saturday.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
MEL TO COACH
 UNIVERSITY TEAM

,eville, Aug. 29.-The pros a successful foot ball season lat the university are much han in any of the past sea Hid A. McDaniel, famous man of the University of Il coach the team and a Gp will be the outcome.
 Der of last years eleven
 take part in the games Among those who will kgland, captain, Wilson, ey, Webb, Van Winkle, ermott, Meyers, Fergus, gAson.
 last seasons second team for play on the first ar, and new material will scies. Much new mate ed, as every old student sn on the lookout for In.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

At regular meeting of the directors of the Newport separate school dis trict held Saturday, the opening of the city schools was set for Monday, Sep tember 14, and all teachers are hereby notified. W. R. THOMPSON, Pres.
 H. BERNSTEIN, Secretary.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
CHARGED WITH CARNAL ABUSE

Will Ball, the negro who was ar- rested Saturday for carnal abuse, was given hearing before Justice Guy Smith Monday morning and bound over to await the action of the next grand jury, which meets upon Sep tember 7th.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
A. T. MITTS.

A. T. Mitts, aged fl years, died at his home on the Sconyers' farm five miles east of Newport, at p. m. Sat urday from congestion, leaving wife and eight children.
 The burial took place at Shiloh Sunday at o'clock in the afternoon.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

One fare plus 50 cents for the round trip, account Triennial Convocation, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons. Tickets on sale October to 5, in- elusive, return limit October II.
 T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

One fare for the round trip via the Iron Mountain Route. Tickets on sale October to F, return limit Nov. 30. T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
sSlON OF BISMARCK TROUBLE.
Rushed Upon Him Un- d With d Shove Tipped fir Over and Caused
 to Fall From the I Platform,

err 1r Davis has addressed the Iir { letter to the Commercial Sl giving his version of the Bis \ affair:
 le in the Gazette this morning 8 nfair and gs led statement of difficulty that is said to led between Judge Wood Pn yesterday at Bismarck, sgs county. Task that you otter publicity over my aat the facts in regard to may be known.
 is situated some twenty Malvern and is a farming
 A magnificent barbecue Separed and some 4,0o0 or &s were present. 1 spoke
 n0ur and fifteen min
 andeventer followed with
 a half. Judge Wood spoke lould have had a fifteen nder. During my speech attention of the crowd to on the day before at
 l had asked Judge Wood he relationship between n R. Dos Passes and his
 a firm of lawyers in
 ty, with regard to a min-
 tween them in Marion
 s s.ate, and that 1 had n at Philadelphia to state
 lot he and this firm were
 3 jointly in this deal, and
 lat occasion had not done
 also that John R. Dos
 tly had pending before
 court of our state a suit
 d bonds, the suit amount than $2,O00, ,000, Judge
 reply said he was not ed with the law firm of
 Passes in this mining sitting at the edge of
 n some eight feet square,
 preparatory to my re-
 Il as polite language as 1
 md I asked Judge Wood
 the audience if he was
 lrtnership with John R.
 this mining deal, when = aso 5 Q and I91p '',.;ipl Aa wheh hao~etne.rared tnsS g stion? This em seN n,n Fay and while I was sAfssot sec < and5pay ) attention to what he, did he upon me and showed me, my ,ipped over and 1 fell from the ,S2, Several of my friends, CT, caught me. Any statement knocked me from the plat 1T sty sAa me at all is false. The k W absolutely unjustifiable Brovohed. I was simply pin udge ! pod down too strong on It js 90 be comfortable. The Immediately arrested him and , fined before a justice of the so l am told. The crowd was tely unanimous in their con -tion of his conduct, and but for rsonal pleas to them to desist at some of them would have n personal violence. Very y,
 t,JEFF DAVIS. Governor D
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-04
DESIRES CHANGES
 IN SCHOOL BOOKS.

At regular meeting of the New port school directors held Saturday afternoon at the Hotel Hazel, with all members present except Dr. ! Jones and T. J. Watson, the opt of the city schools was set for day, September IA
 Superintendent Hopkins is not isfied with number of the books used and the board will again on September 18th to con this subject.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-18
CAPT. AUSTIN MADE
REMARKABLE SCORE.

A most remarkable score-the high
est, so far as known, ever made on
the pistol range at Avondale-was
piled up by Capt. w. G. Austin yes
terday. Out of a total of 100 points, he
made 9s.
The score was made on the 500-yard
range, 44-calibre revolver, standard
American target. The bulls eye is but
one and a half inches in diameter.
Following is the detailed score:
TO- 10, 10. 10, 10, 9, 10, TO- 8, 1913
Capt. Austin also made another eX-
cellent score, aggregating 81 points
out of 100 on the same range, and
under the same conditions. This rec
ORD, while good. is overshadowed by
the 9S score, which is little short of
wonderful.
Capt. Austin, Capt Postel and Capt.
Richmond are practicing steadily for
the coming contest with France, Ger
many and England, in which they, or
some of them. will participate. Capt.
Postell made two good scores at prac-
tice yesterday, making SO and SO. out
of a possible 100. All three of these
gentlemen are excellent shots. and if
they participate in the international
shoot they will no doubt make it warm
for their contestants.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-18
NO QUESTION ABOUT
RECORDERS POWER

Has Legislative Authority to Sem
tence Prisoners to the Chaingang.
The report that a bill will be intro
duced in the Legislature at this sum
mer's session, giving the Recorder of
the city of Savannah the right to send
prisoners from his court to the county
changing, is erroneous. AS a matter
for some little time-anyhow since the
acts of 1876.
For some time the question has been
agitated, until at length it was said by
some unfamiliar with the law that a
bill would be introduced in the Legis-
lature, so that the Recorder might, in
the future, send prisoners to the chain
gang by sufficient authority. In order
to set these rumors at rest, a confer
ence was held between Recorder My
rick and City Attorney Garard. A short
investigation disclosed the law.
The Act of rs provides that persons
sentenced to labor by the Mayor or Re
corder's Court of the city of Savannah,
shall be turned over to the Mayor and
Aldermen to be put to work on streets
or other public works in or around the
city. A resolution offered by Alderman
Hull, Aug. IA, 1897, further specifies
the authorities of the changing as the
agents of the city in this behalf.
And so it may be seen, that the Re-
corder, in sending prisoners from his
court to the chaingang, has acted UNI
der authority derived from legislative
enactment; and that there is no ben
eft to be derived from the introduction
of bill in the Legislature.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-18
BOYS WILD EFFORT
TO PASS AUTOMOBILE.
N"gr'S Juvenile Ran Directly in
Front of big Machine.

Negro Juvenile Ran Directly in
Front of big Machine.
In an effort to run in front of a rap
idly moving automobile on Estill ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon a negro boy
was run over and painfully bruised.
His escape from death was little short
of miraculous.
The machine was being run by Mr..
F. c. Battey and carried four persons.
The road was clear and Mr.. BatteY
had no reason to suspect that there
would be a collision of any sort. At
Sunny Side a crowd of negro juveniles
began a race with the auto, several on
one side of the machine and two or
three on the other.
Suddenly one of the negroes dashed
directly in front of the moving machine.
The boy had no chance of getting
across the road and was struck down
by the ponderous gasoline carriage.
Mr., Battey brought the automobile 10
a standstill in a hurry, expecting to
find the nTangled remains of the negro.
The boy, however, only appeared to be
bruised
Another automobilist volunteered to
secure a physician. and hurried to the
city at Mr.. Battey's request. The in
jured boy was taken in wagon to his
home in Sunny Side where later he
received medical attention. An exam
nation disclosed the fact that no bones
had been broken and that the boy had
only been badly bruised. 1t was not
believed last night that he was in
jured internally, and he was only Suf-
fering from a slight shock, and the cuts
and bruises on the body. 1t had been
reported in the city that the boy was
killed
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-18
RIFLE ASSOCIATION TO
HOLD ANNUAL SHOOT

The twenty-eighth annual shoot OF
the Savannah Rife Association will be
held this afternoon on the Avondale
range. The contests are always very
close, and of a consequence enjoyable
and it is expected that a large num-
Der of the members will attend.
The contest will begin on the arrival
of the 4 O'clock car Five matches VIII
be shot the contestants being divided,
for the purpose of rendering the
matches the closer into five classes.
Medals and prizes have been offered in
each of the classes, and there is little
doubt but that the competition will be
keen
The matches will be shot on the zoo
800 and 500-yard ranges. The first class
will be comprised of the best shots in
the association-the former holders of
the association medal. quite a num-
Der of these are sharpshooters, and
the weather conditions being favorable,
some good scores will be made. The
association mccall is offered as the prize
in this class. Former wearers of the
medal are debarred from competition
So the first class. These, however, may
shoot IN the other classes. -Four prizes
will be- 0fered IN as many classes, the
men being divided according 10 merit.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-18
HAZEL, OUTLAW, GETS
TEN YEARS MORE.

With 20 Years to Serve, Hazel Has
Four More Indictments Against Him.
Ed Hazel was sentenced to serve
ten years more in the penitentiary
yesterday, the jury in his case return
ing verdict of guilty.
The indictment on which Hazel was
tried was the one in which he is
charged with murderous assault on
Chief Deputy Sheriff T. ]. Sweeney,
the crime having been committed on
jan 2S when a posse of officers went
to Monteith to effect the arrest of a
suspected murderer AT that time
Hazel, in attempting to prevent the
arrest of the suspect, fired upon the
officers.
Hazel has been tried on two in
dictments charging him with murder
Gus assault, the trial jury in each case
returning a verdict of guilty and the
court sentencing him to ten years inn
prisonment. There are now four more
indictments, growing out of Hazels
lawless operations. 1t is not now
known what direction they will take.
Hazel is about forty years old, and if
he serves the sentence imposed on
him, he will have reached the alleged
age of man.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-18
PATROLMAN RESIGNED
AFTER BEING FINED.
officer Jesse F. Burden Left the
Force of His own Accord.

officer Jesse F.. Burden Left the
Force of His own Accord.
Following a trial before the Mayor,
which resulted in the imposing of line
of $40. Patrolman Jesse F. burden yes
terday afternoon rendered his resigna-
ton as a member of the police force.
In his notice that he would no longer
serve as a member of the force the uni
formed man assigned no cause for his
action, but it was stated at police head
quarters that burden had determined
to quit because he had been fined. The
case against the officer was docketed
by the superintendent of police.
Patrolman burden had been stationed
at Liberty and East Broad streets, with
instructions to stop all wagons and
cabs and see that they were provided
with the proper badges. The police
chief had occasion to drive past the
corner where burden was stationed,
and noticed the man in uniform sitting
in store reading a paper. The SUI
perintendent nTade a docket case
against the patroman and stated to
the Mayor that when he saw burden
the officer had his coat only partly but
toned and had his hat off.