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Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
DELIGHTFUL DANCE.

The residence of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Bailey was thrown open Monday evening for dance in honor of Miss Hilda Bailey's two guests from Cotton Plant, Misses Ruth Lynch and Gussie Wood.
 Quite a party of young people were in attendance and the hardwood floors together with good music made danc- ing delight. From large punch bowl in the bay window of the parlor a delicate fruit beverage was served.
 Those present besides the guests of honor were Mesdames Wm. Bailey and George Hays, Misses Sue Arm strong, Irma Hooker, Hilda Bailey, Noreene Kinman, Mary Bailey, Neill and Gene Randy, Aubrey Arnold, Lucy Brandenburg, Jamie Stephens, Allie Ruddell and Pearl Earnheart of Bates- vile, Messrs. Robert Laird, w. T. Parish, Adam Lockard, w. B. Egan, Arthur F. Bailey, Eugene Hirsch, Jesse Daggett, G. w. Wadleigh, D. M. Gregg, Ralph Richardson, Sprigg Foushee, Ernest Mcdonald and Robert Neill of Batesville.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
RAILROAD COMPANY
 WILL HAVE AGENTS.
Repetition of Eldorado Frauds Will Be Prevented By Placing of Agents at Every Com
 press Point.

It is learned from reliable authority that the Iron Mountain Railroad Com pany will place an agent at each cot l ton compress point in the state who will receive and sign the cotton de- llvered on compress property. The compress company will be required to give an indemnity bond to the rail- road company and the superintendent of eachcompresswil be made the agent of the railroad company as well. As soon as the cotton is received on the compress property the railroad agent will give certificate that the cotton is in possession of the railroad com pany, and on this certificate the cot ton buyer or shipper can secure a bill of lading. This method will make it
 impossible to ''kite" receipts or prac- tice fraud, and will protect all parties interested, from the country shipper to the receiver of the cotton at the final point of destination, whether it be at milling point or a foreign port This regulation has been brought about by the experience of the railroad companies in the gigantic frauds recently perpetrated at Eldo
 rado, which resulted in the failure of the Alphin- Lake Company, the Bank of Little Rock, the Bank of Bldorado, and loss of nearly $2G0,0O0 to the railroad companies, besides individual losses that can never be scheduled. The new rules will be made effective as soon as some of the minor details can be arranged, and when once fully understood by shippers, receivers and the general public, will be welcomed
 as 8 happy solution of the hitherto question of the proper handling of cotton by the railroads. All roads will practically adopt the same method, with few minor differences.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
TOO CLOSE TO DAVIS.

"There is some talk of Ex-Con- gressman McRae entering the race for governor. MT. McRae is a good man and there was a time," says Editor Neal of the Helena World, "when we would have gladly support ed him for that place. That time has gone by, however. MT. McRae is a little too close to Jeff Davis and what the people of Arkansas are going to do IS to rid the state of all vestige of Jeff Davisism. They are not going to support Tom McRae for governor in order to strengthen Jeff's chances for the senate. Jeff Davis is going to be wiped off the political map and peo- pie who think to profit by utilization with him had better stand from under At some other time when he has given fruits meet for repentance, when he has purged himself of the Jeff Davis taiLt, Tom McRae may confidently rely upon the support of a very large and influential section of the Arkansas press for any office to which he may aspire. In the mean time he must stand aside"
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
TEXARKANA MERCHANTS
 WANT SALOONS.

Texarkana, Ark, Sept. 11.-About 100 leading business men of the Ar kansas side of town met at Foreman hall yesterday afternoon and unani- mously voted a protest against the present efforts to bring about prohi- bition on that side of the state line, and also adopted resolution request ing the city council to raise the retail liquor license from it's present rate, $700, to $1 ,500. A committee was also appointed to wait on the prohibition agitators, including the preachers, and request them to let up on their agita- tion. City scrip has gone down sew eral points within the past few days owing to the prohibition movement, and this afternoon the street gang quit working the streets, owing to this depreciation.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
DEATH PENALTY
 FOR MART VOWELL

Paragould, Sept. 10.-The jury in the case of the state vs. Mart Vowell for killing William Lovejoy was given the case yesterday at noon and at
 o'clock this morning brought in a verdict finding the, defendant guilty of murder in the first degree. It has been one of the most sensational trials ever held in the county and every inch of the ground was hotly contest ed, there being five lawyers to the side. The penalty for murder in the first degree'is death by hanging.
 The Vowell case is one of the most interesting in the court annals of Ark ansas. It was in Clay county that the killing of Lovejoy by Vowell oc- cured. A few weeks ago a grand jury ill Clay county indicted Vowell on charge of murder in the second degree. Circuit Judge Allen Hughes required the jurors to reconsider their action. They returned to court with another indictment for the same de- gree. Thereupon Judge Hughes ex- ercised his prerogative and dismissed the jury. He ordered another grand jury summoned and the second body, after examining into the killing of Lovejoy, returned an indictment on the charge of murder in the first de- gree. }Vowell obtained a change of venue to Greene county and the case was tried here with the result as stated.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18

Felix Simmons and younger brother left Sunday for the state uni versity.
 Capt. James Henderson left Monday noon for visit to Nashville and Mur- freesboro, Tenn.
 MT. and Mrs. B. B. Bond are home again, after delightful trip East and stay at Atlantic City.
 J. s. and R. D. Wilmans returned Sunday morning a business trip to the St. Louis market.
 Lonnie O3npoell and Garla FuI left Monday morning for Fayetteville to attend the state university.
 Dr. T. w. ToIer of Swifton was down on business Monday, and reports only slight sprinkle there.
 The rainfall Saturday amounted to 80 of an inch, and was more general than that of Thursday. While cotton will be much benefited, the crop is probably cut short one- half. The to- tai rainfall for Thursday and Saturday was TT of an inch.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
SURPRISED THE OLD MAIDS.

Mrs. M. J. Lucas, whose inventive and original mind never fails to plan something unique and unexpected, gave a number of her young lady friends very pleasant surprise Fri day evening. The affair purported to be Gan old maids" gathering, but the fair sex had hardly arrived when the same number of young gentlemen were ushered in. Now by genuine old maids such a turn of affairs might not be relished, but here again came a discrepancy in the name, for these young belles are very popular with and gifted entertainers of attentive be aux.
 Neither mirth nor interest was al- lowed to lag by the hostess and the refreshments of ice cream and cake completed delightful occasion.
 Those present were Misses Sidway, Neill and Gene Randy, Aubrey Ar mold, Dovie Erwin, Bonnie Humble, Katie Price, Katie Bishop, Messrs. w. B. Egan, Roy Dutton, Charles Holmes, G. w. Wadleigh, Curry Ste phens, Adam Lockard and Dr. Ira Erwin.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
TROOPS FAREWELL
 TO HOT SPRINGS.
Seven Guardsmen Out of 1700 On Sick List at Close of Weeks Encamp- ment- Much Praise for Hospi-
 talitygof Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Sept. 14.-Five trains loaded with militiamen pulled out oi the two stations here yesterday after noon. The scene was an animated one. The trains pulled out with a parting salute of guns and the boys singing "What's the matter with Hot Springs? She's all right"
 The state troops had very strenu- ous week of their encampment, but notwithstanding the. hard work re- quired of them they all enjoyed their stay in the Valley of Vapors and a large number expressed themselves as hoping that the State guard would meet here again.
 Out of the, 1,700 troops only seven were sick at the wind-up and two of these were taken home in the baggage car, while the other five whose condi- tion was more serious were placed in the army and navy hospital for treat ment, it being inadvisable for them to travel on the train.
 The two guardsmen who were taken home on stretchers were Privates Merce Sligh and Frank McCollow of the Pine Bluff company, who were suffering from bilious attacks.
 The names of the five guardsmen now in the army and havy hospital are Eugene House, company H, First regiment, Newark; John T. Brockford, company D, Third regiment, Black Rock; John R. Hartshaw, company B, First regiment, Beebe; Tom Trice, company F, First regiment, Jones' boro; James Tharp, company H, First regiment, Newark. All the patients were reported as doing nicely this evening.
 Capt. Boles of the Seventh infantry, U. s. A., and Lieut.. Moore of the Twenty seventh infantry, U. s. A., will leave tomorrow for their re- speetive stations. Capt. Boles will return to Fort Leavenworth, Kan, and Lieut.. Moore to Texarkana, from WQ0F0 u0 Will pIOC56u III eb oLtOll IAlIO to the Philippines. They carry away with them the highest regard of the A. s. G. and all citizens with whom they came in contact.
 Gen. Haynes and staff returned to their homes today. They were loud in their praise of the hospitality of the people of Hot Springs.
 At meeting of the officers of the Arkansas state guard a committee was appointed to draft resolutions ex- pressing the sense of the guard re- garding the encampment. The reso- Iutions return thanks to Gen. Haynes ''for the splendid service he has rem dered in organizing the guard and the able manner in which the encamp- ment has been conducted under his supervision" Thanks are expressed to Gen. B. w. Groen, Capt. Boles and Lieuts. Todd and Moore, U. s. A., and others, and also to the mayor and citizens of Hot Springs.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
DISSENTING DAVIS.
Senator Kilgore Says Governor Is Losing Friends Fast Over Southern Section of
 State.

Senator A. S. Kilgore of Columbia county, who was recently in Pine Bluff, talks enthusiastically of the gu bernatorial campaign in the southern portion of the state.
 "While the campaign has started early" said he, "Davis and his hench- men have not caught us unprepared. Thus far there have been two politi- cal meetings held in my county, and both of them have been distinctly anti Davis. A decided reversal of feeling toward our present governor has swept over the entire southern portion of our state, and many who have been his staunch supporters have been compelled to turn against him. The speaking at Magnesia Springs was fair sample. The meet ing was worked up by the Davis men themselves, and Wood and Vande- venter were only there to be made fun of, but when the speaking was over, and the people had chance to size up the candidates, there was a de- cided turning from the demagogue. Davis is losing ground and votes in south Arkansas every day, while the sentiment against him is growing. The people are tired of him. I am unable to say which is the stronger, Wood or Vandeventer, but both have made many friends.n
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
BATTLE ABOVE THE CLOUDS.
Arkansas Militia Reproduce Battle of Lookout Mountain at State
 Encampment.

Hot Springs, Sept. 13.-- With last nights reproduction of the Battle of Lookout Mountain the most success ful encampment of the state guard in the history of the organization closed with the brilliant attack of the Second regiment with light artillery against the mountain position held by the First regiment. The topography of the battle ground favored Commander-in- Chief Haynes in planning a most spectacular night exhibition, and thousands of people witnessed the panoramic battle. The troops paraded the streets in platoons, going to the battlefield, and showed marked inn provement over the veterans review of Tuesday.
 The entire week was filled with in- teresting and special feats of the citi- zen soldiery. Saturday morning there was company drill for the silk banner and championship honors. The deci- sion was awarded to Company c of Texarkana. The troops broke camp this afternoon. #0N
 Capt. F. R. Deffry, Nicely Zouaves Memphis, was in attendance at the encampment, and was given an hon. orary position on Gen. Haynes' staff. Gen. Haynes was gratified with the success of the encampment.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18

Hugh Parish left Monday morning for Fayetteville to matriculate at A. s. U.
 The officers and privates of the New port and Newark companies reached home Monday morning about 2 o'clock from Hot Springs, having enjoyed the state encampment thoroughly.
 Ernest Mcdonald returned Sunda y from short visit to his home at Batesville, and his brother, Earl, left Monday noon for Fayetteville, accom- panied by Charles Bennett and Mack Hardy of BatesviIle, to attend A. 5. U.
 Capt. J. E. Wilmans, Mir. and Mrs. O. H. Wilmans, Mrs. E. B. Wilmans and baby, Mrs. J. s. Jones and Misses Tillie and Mary and Charley Boy Sprigg returned home Friday night on the last train from a pleasant stay at Mount Magazine.
 Woodruff county lays claim to rais- ing the largest sunfower on recor which was drought to Augusta by Eu- gene and Miss Nellie Fitzhugh from the Fred B. Jones farm. The flower was 53 inches in circumference and weighed fourteen pounds.
 Eight miles of the White River Railroad, now under construction, will cost $S24 ,000, an average of $103,- 900 per mile. This road, when com pleted, will cost more per mile to build than any east of the Rocky Mountains.-H Harrison Times.
 Jesse B. Daggett of Marianna ar rived Sunday night, having accepted a position with the St. Louis Compress Company in this city. His many old friends will welcome his return to Newport, where he was popular in both business and social circles.
 Hon. A. F. Vandeventer spent sun- day afternoon and night in Newport on his way to Mountain Home from Rison, where the candidates for gov ernor had appointments to speak Sat- urday afternoon, which they were prevented from filling by heavy rain. Vandeventer has surprised the whole state in the vigorous and in trepid campaign which he is making for governor. His keen and forcible arraignment of Davis have done more than any other factor to show up be- ore the people that master dema- gogue.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
TABLES TURNED ON OFFICER.

V. G. Richardson, deputy marshal, who has made quite reputation upon the number of arrests made since his employment by the city, was arraign- ed before Acting Mayor J. R. Mayhan Thursday afternoon and fined $10 and costs for fighting .tt
 Pete Stephens, about whom the trouble came up, was also assessed $5 and costs for disturbing the peace, having entered plea of guilty. The latter it seems was ordered off the street by Richardson and upon mak- ing some short reply was struck by the officer.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
DIDN'T SHOOT CRAPS.

The only jury trial before court Monday morning was that of Dog Davis, negro, charged with shooting craps. Claude Erwin defended the man, and though throwing ''dose bones" is misdemeanor to which the prisoners race are frequently given, cleared his client. The indictment against Burt Guynn, for the same of fense, was nolle pressed.
 Judge Fulkerson adjourned court at 2:30 p. m. till Tuesday morning. No further report from the grand jury was made.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
NUMBER 19
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Several damage suits against the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Company were disposed of Tuesday, Gray Carroll of Little Rock representing the railroad company.
 o1vhSooKEr RECORD.
 J. s. Hudson versus B. F. Lawson; jury trial and verdict for plaintiff.
 o. c. Turner versus Wm. Bryant ct al, unlawful detainer; dismissed at cost of defendant.
 J. w. Singleton versus W. M. Pyles and c. D. Clements, continued
 w. H. Singleton versus w. M. Pyles and ]. D. Clements, continued.
 F. M. Parsons versus St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Com pany; jury trial, verdict forN SIP.
 W. A. Cox versus w. Al Joyce, debt; non suit taken.
 Henry J. Bowen versus A. E.NShoff- ner, replevin; case revived in nakae of D. P. Shoffner, administrator aad c~as. tinued. sh
 State of Arkansas versus A. J. Shelf and w. H. Shawler, garnishment; N judgment for plaintiff. Fs M. F. Huddleston versus M A. Brown, unlawful detainer; judgment for plaintiff for possession of land and SIS rent.
 H. Levy versus St. Louis, Iron Mountain SS Southern Railway Com pany; dismissed at cost of plaintiff for want of prosecution.
 Jesse Miller, removal of disabilities of minority; dismissed at cost of pe- titioners.
 s. Sueinberg as s. Steinberg Dry Goods Company versus St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Company; judgment for plaintiff by consent for $74.7o, costs equally di- vided between plaintiff and defendant.
 The Campbell Lumber Company versus Houston & Curtis, debt; judg ment as agreed.
 M. R. West versus St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Com pany; continued by plaintiff.
 J. b. Goldman versus J. c. Hayes, debt; continued.
 Mary, Margaret and Philip Brewer, removal of disabilities of minority; petition granted.
 CRIMINAL COURT RECORD.
 State vs. Will Whitaker, gaming plea of guilty, fined $10.
 Will Carouthers, gaming, plea of guilty; fined $10.
 St. Louis, Iron Mountain and South ern Railway Company, failing to keep a fire at Tuckerman depot, plea of guilty; fined $10.
 Wm. Dannel, assault with intent to kill; plea of guilty, fined $1O.
 John Means, gaming, plea of guilty; fined S10.
 Abe Rosemond, assault with intent to kill, three indictments; plea of guilty; fined $10 each on two accounts and $50 on third.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
MRS. SAM WEISL.

A telegram was received here Mon- day by H. Bernstein, who left at once for St. Louis, announcing the death of Mrs. Sam Weisl, the mother of MT Max Weisl, at 1O:5O Sunday night from the effects of an operation undergone Saturday.
 The deceased was about 68 years of age, and the burial will probably take place tomorrow. Sympathy is ex- tended the bereaved ones in thes hour of grief.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Miss Willie Overton Minor was the happy hostess Saturday aft ernoon at birthday party to com memorate the passing of a seventh milestone in life's journey About twelve of her young friends were present, and she was assisted in see- ing that they all had a good time by Misses Mary sprigg, Hattie Padgett and Minnie Minor.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
WEST BOUND RATES.

Special west bound tourist rates via the Iron Mountain Route-One fare plus 50 cents to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Glenwood Springs. Tickets on sale June 18th to September 30th, with final limit of October 31st for return.
 47btf T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
SHERIFF AFTER HOLCOMBE.

Sheriff R. W. Randy and two depu- ties left Saturday morning for trip down on the Island in search of Lee Holcombe, the murderer of E. Mott. He was seen by parties Saturday morning in company with woman near the scene of the crime and tried to avoid detection.
 The murder of old man Mott furn- ished dark chapter in the criminal annals of this county, and it is to be hoped that Holcombe may be brought to trial.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN

One yellow mare, legs all white, bald face, years old, about IA hands high, branded E. D. on left hip; $5 re- ward for information or return to Will Turner, four miles north of New port, near J. H. Strider's store. 11-3t
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
PRICE RECORD BROKEN

Fort Smith, Sept. 10.-The first bale of new cotton was brought into Fort Smith yesterday afternoon, and today netted the shipper 31 78c. This is the highest price paid in the United States this year for cotton. The bale was raised at Quinton, l. T.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
MURDER CASE GOES TO JURY.

The fate of Walter Horten at press hour rested with the jury. The per sonnel of that body was completed Thursday afternoon when J. A. Rob- erts, H. c. Nuckalls and J. w. Jack son were accepted as jurymen, George Sink having been excused.
 Strong arguments were delivered by G. L. Grant and w. A. Oldfeld for the prosecution, and Emmett Jeffreys and Gustave Jones for the defendant.
 Horten is under trial for the killing of Ed Clark upon the night of Sep tember 27 at Weldon. Walter Horten, together with Ed and Will Clark, brothers, had attended a dance at the Odd Fellows ball at Weldon, where they became involved in a contro- versy.
 Horten went home after his shot gun and upon his return met the Clarks coming out of town. He dis mounted and shot Ed Clark, from which he died almost instantly. Will Clark was also wounded in both legs.
 Horten then tried to do some shooc- ing at the Odd Fellows hall, but was caught and tied by some of the ne- groes and lay bound all night. He was arrested at that time and has been in jail ever since awaiting trial.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
MAYOR DISMISSED CASE.

The trial of Culver Knoles, charged with resisting an officer, came up be- fore Mayor Grubbs Tuesday morning and was dismissed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18

Gov. Jeff Davis came up from Little Rock Sunday night, leaving next morning for Mountain Home, the county seat of Baxter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-23

Mr.. ]. H. Neal, of New Bern. is in the
city.
Mr.. V. M. Dorsett, of siler City, is in
Raleigh.
Mr.. Dosald Partin left yesterday for
Durham
Mr.. H. B. Burgh, of Greensboro, is in
the city.
Mr.. S. H. Eaton, of New Bern. is in
the city.
Mr.. S. C. vann, of Franklinton, is in
the city.
DR.. Harry Utley, of Apex, was here
yesterday.
Mr.. w. ]. Watson, of Waynesville, is
in the city
Mr.. w. D. McRae, of Rockingham is
in the city.
Mr.. A. c. Zollicoffer, of Henderson, is
in the city.
Senator Charles A. Webb. of Asheville,
is in Raleigh
Mr. John R. Morris, of Goldsboro, was
here yesterday.
Mr.. C. w. Petty, of Carthage, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. w. A. Underwood. of Asheboro, is
visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. Fred Habel has gone to Eastern
Carolina on business.
Mr.. H. L. Hopkins was here from
Greensboro yesterday
Mr.. c. H. Poe returned yesterday from
a visit to Chatham county.
Col. J. D. Shaw, of Rockingham, was
here on legal business yesterday
Messrs. w. F. Utley and S. c. Olive. Of
Apex, were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. J. A Turner returned to the city
yesterday after a visit to Louisburg.
a.
after visit to his brother, Mr.. D. T.
Johnson, left for home yesterday.
Mr.. T. M. Pittman, after a short visit
here returned to Henderson yesterday.
Mr. Joseph G. Brown returned to the
city yesterday after visit to Baltimore
Mr.. A. W. Chandler, of the Stieff Piano
Company, arrived yesterday from Colds
boro.
Mr. James R. Young went east on busi-
ness for the Insurance Department yes
terday
Hon. John D. Bellamy. of Wilmington,
was in the city short time yesterday
morning.
Rev. c. II. Blanchard and Mr.. p. A.
Dunn, of Cary, were in the city yesterday
on business.
Rev. ]. w. Jenkins left this morning
for Dover to take part in a Sunday
School conference.
Mr.. John Nichols returned to the city
yesterday from Franklinton. where he had
been to hear a case.
Mr.. H. B. Warner, Commissioner of La
Dor and Printing. arrived in the city from
Lexington yesterday.
Judge T. R. Purnell left yesterday for
Bellemont, to enter his son James Mckee
Purnell in st. Mary's College.
Mr.. j. P. Pregnall, with the Seaboard
Air Line has returned from short visit
to his family in Charleston, s. G..
Senator F. M. Simmons has gone to
Jones county. where he will look after
affairs connected with his fathers estate
in settling it up.
Rev. S. w. Oldham. of Holly Springs
arrived in the city yesterday to attend
the Bible studies now being conducted
at the Tabernacle Baptist church.