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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05

Editing a newspaper is a nice
thing. II we publish jokes people
Gay we are aitle-brained. II we
don't we are an old-lossil. u we
publish original matter they say
we don't give them enough selee-
tions. II NC give them selections
they say we are too lazy 10 write.
II we don't go to church we are a
heather; II we do we are a hypo-
critic. Il we remain in the Office
we ought 10 90 out and hustle for
locals. II we 20 out we are not
attending 10 business. II we wear
old clothes they laugh at US. If
we wear good clothes they say we
have 3 pull. Nov, what are we 70
dor Just as likely some one will
say We stole this item from our
exchanges, and so we did.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05

It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
Ask to-day for Aliens Foot-Ense, a
powder. Ii cures Chilblains, Swol-
len, Sweating. Sore, Aching, Damp
feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05

Canada don't take kindly to the
Alaskan award. She viii like il
better when she gets used to it.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05

Live with the wolves and ycu
will learn to howl--spanish Pro-
verb.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05

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Successfully used by Mother Gray.
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regulate the Bowels ana Destroy
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Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
CLUB ENTERTAINMENT.

The Pastime Book club, while not a social organization, departed from it's primary object upon Friday aft or noon, when the members were en- tertained at the home of Mrs. l.. E. Willis in honor of Mrs. J. G. Walker, who leaves in the near future to make her home in New Mexico.
 A guessing contest, somewhat on the order of the popular puzzle pie lures, was enjoyed, being particularly appropriate by reason of their nature, for the answers were the names of books read by the club and were to be suggested by certain articles iu the room.
 Delicious refreshments of cream assorted cake, coffee and pickles were nicely served, the table being beauti- fully and lavishly decorated in crys- anthemums and smilax.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED.

Richard Marlow, farmer of Tupelo and Walter Campbell, gambler of this city, were arraigned in the court of Justice Guy Smith Monday after noon, charged with grand larceny, and were bound over to the grand jury on the strength of the evidence introduced. The bond of Marlow was fixed at $500, which the defendant made up, but Campbell rests securely in jail, not being able to furnish a $500 bond required of him by Justice Smith.
 The defendants are charged with having stolen $210 from w. P. Head rick, a farmer living on the Kinman farm in Oil Trough bottom, who sold his cotton here Saturday and was robbed that night at the Planters Hotel. Headrick was several drinks ahead when he went to bed and occu- pied room with Marlow, whom it seems left the hotel early the next morning and when Headrick awoke he found that his hard earned savings were gone.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
WATER COMPANY
 ACCEPTS SCRIP.
Old Debt Dating From January, 1900 Compromised With Newport Water Company-Scrip Ac-
 cepted Without Interest.

The old debt of the city te the New port Water Company for hydrant rentals from January 1, 1900, to July 15, 1903, was allowed Monday night by unanimous vote of the council, all members being present, and when presented to R. M. Johnson, local financial agent of the company, upon Tuesday morning, was accepted. This probably settles an old controversy though the water company may still sue for the interest on this debt. However, the city attorney is very positive in his opinion that no inter- est can be collected on such debt.
 The scrip amounted to $9,s19.45 which was allowed. The council di- vided evenly upon proposition to pay $1,073.02 interest as we'll as prin- cipal named, Bailey and Wilmans vot- ing for the payment of interest and principal, while Thompson and Wishon voted no.
 Little other business was transacted except the cancellation of scrip to the amount of S4,377.03 in the presence oi three witnesses, R. M. Johnson, T. S. Stephens and J. s. Hill.
 The settlement of matters pertain ing to the scavenger service was re- ferred to the street and alley commit tee with power to act.
 The approved accounts were allowed and minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
DAVIS KNOWINGLY
 APPOINTED NEGROES.
But This Fact Did Keep Him From Denying the Charge and Attack
 ing Wood on That Charge.

At Eureka Springs Thursday Judge Wood accused Gov. Davis of having appointed two negro justices of the peace in Chicot county. This was a counter to the charges made by Gov. Davis on every stump, and in circu- lar letter being scattered through the state that while circuit judge his op- ponent had appointed colored jury commissioners. Why Judge Wood made these appointments has already been explained by the citizens of Drew county in affidavits.
 In the circular issued by Gov. Davis he charges that Judge Wood at each and every term of court appointed one negro on the jury commission, and thus comments upon it:
 "This, think, is most outrageous thing. I never knew white man holding the high office of circuit judge to be guilty of such conduct and it is perfectly shocking to think that a Southern man, born and reared in Arkansas, and seeing the evils of ne- gro domination and the effects of put ting them on level with white peo- pie, socially or otherwise, should so far forget himself as to appoint big black negro one of the commissioners of his court, sworn officer of his court, to select jurors to try white people and pass upon their property rights, and this same man wants to be governor of Arkansas. Don't you imagine the negroes would have a hilarious old time if he were elected?
 When openly accused by Judge Wood of having appointed two negro justices of the peace and thereby lay ing himself open to criticism for the rankest inconsistency, Gov. Davis de- nied having made the appointments, and later said that he had never know ingly appointed negro to any office, and if any negro had stepped into office during his administration it was an inadvertence. In view of these denials made by the governorsthe fol- lowing transcript of the correspond
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
MONDAY EVENINGS DANCE.

The travelling orchest tra, composed of E. McMullen and P. H. Longest with violins and s. Dufree, harp, rem dered excellent music Monday eve- ming in the dining hall of the Hazel Hotel that made dancing delight to the seekers of pleasure gathered there.
 Those present were Mir. and Mrs. w. A. O'Neal, Misses Nonnie Perron- eel of Shreveport, Agnes Halliburton of Little Rock, Amanda Laird, Tillie Sprigg, Jennie McCauley, Josie Phil lips, Jamie Stephens, Aubrey Arnold, Della Bernstein, Lucy Brandenburg, Bessie E. L. Watson, Lou Minor, Messrs. Sprigg Foushee, Tom billiard, w. B. Egan, Fred Parish, Max Gregg, G. w. Wadleigh, L. Lide, T. E. Tappan, R. T. Reyburn, F. P. Skipwith, J. B. Daggett, Alcorn Ferguson, Ralph Richardson, Claude Erwin and Alvin Goldman of St. Louis.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
NEGROES CHARGED
 WITH WHITECAPPINCi.
Arraigned in Federal Court for Beat ing Member of Their Own Race,
 Who Testified Against Them.

Texarkana, Nov. 9.-United States court convened here this morning, Judge Rogers presiding, with District Attorney J. K. Barnes representing the government
 One of the most interesting cases is that against Bob and Tom White, Andy and Jesse Wilburt, Dan and George Hunt, Jim Davis and three others, all negroes from Un on c6nL y;' the charge against them being white capping. Their alleged victim is an old negro of their neighborhood named John Little, and he is the chief prose- cutting witness in the case.
 It seems that at previous term of the federal court here the defendants, or at least some of them, were before the court charged with violation of the United States revenue laws, and that John Little was a material witt ness against them. It was for this, it is claimed by the government, that the defendants visited summary ven= geance upon Little, going, it is al- legged, at late hour of the night some weeks ago in disguise, and, after pull ing the old darkey out of his bed, beat him almost to death.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
TABLES TURNED
 ON DOCTOR WHITE
Case Against Mrs. Ruth Lane Dis missed Who Proceeds to Swear Out Warrant For Arrest of
 Prosecuting Witness.

Little Rock, Nov. GA new turn was taken yesterday in the court of Justice of the Peace T. w. Wilson, when the case of Mrs. Ruth Lane was called for trial, for the third time in a month. The charge of assault to kill was dismissed on motion of the pros- ecuting attorney and then Mrs. Lane made an affidavit against Dr. R. l.. White, charging him with carrying a pistol and assault with intent to kill. The warrant has not yet been served.
 On the night of October Dr. White was shot by Mrs. Lane in her house, near Fifth street and Broadway and in statement made that night she claimed that Dr. White also fired at her. She was arrested by the police on the charge of assault to kill and her niece, Hallie Hollister, was arrest ed as an accessory, she having, it was alleged, handed the pistol to Mrs. Lane. They were released on bond and the preliminary hearing set for several days later. At that time Dr. White was still in the infirmary and the case was reset. At the next time Dr. White was still not present, though it was stated that he had been discharged from the hospital and that the family had moved from Fifth and Broadway. The case was reset for yesterday, and Dr. White still not being present, a motion to dismiss was made by the prosecuting attorney and that was done.
 Mrs. Lane then made an affidavit before Judge Wilson, charging Dr. White with assault with intent to kill and carrying a pistol The warrant was placed in the hands of a deputy constable, but had not been served at late hour last night. When it is served Dr. White will be taken before Judge Wilson and the case set for trial.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
REMAINS REACH HOME.

The remains of the late William Duffer, aged about 45 years, who died in Kansas City, October 14th, reached here Friday morning ou No. II.
 The funeral services were held at the home of Dr. A. D. Holland Friday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. 0. Mahan, burial following at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
 The deceased was raised in Jackson port and lived here until about fifteen years ago.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13

ence and the records will prove of/ more than passing interest:
 May z, 190a1 To his excellency Jeff Davis, Ca
 nor of Arkansas:
 Dear Sir. In our last election Mitchell ran against John MS Fai4 of Oden township of this cohnty foA office of justice of the peaceNand beat him eight votes. Both paEties are ne- groes. The election commissioners declared John Msaspasser elected, B we understand it as per their reasoI because Mitchell did not have H name printed on the ticket, but thaS it was written on there by the voters. ! The real reason was that the compals- sioners thought none of the white people of Luna wanted Mitchell. This was an error. Some q ths best white people there in Oden toNnship wanted Mitchell to have the office and have so stated to us. One of the commis- sioners, Mir. Johnson Chapman, after he found out about the matter, wrote the secretary of state to see if it could be fixed, but it was too late, and thes commission had been sent to Parker.
 We inclose the letter of Hon. John w. Crockett to Mir. Chapman, so you will fully understand.
 Mitchell brought contest and we in close you copy of the judgment of the court, declaring the office vacant. Mitchell appealed and gave bond for costs, etc., but he is not able to carry the matter on as it will be expensive and we think he should have the ap- pointment. He will dismiss his app peal and we request that you appoint him. If you will we will remit the $1. for his commission as required. Please let us know, and oblige. Yours truly, (Signed) FRANK STRONG,
 0. D. WHfEHoRNE, N. B. ScoTT
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13

Perroncel of Shreveport, Lou Minor, Josie Phillips, Lura Newland, of Little Rock, Claire Johnson, Aubrey Arnold, Della Bernstein, Marille Dillard, MT. and Mrs. W. A. O'Neal, Messrs. New land of Little Rock, Ernest Mcdonald, Ike Bottenstein, Claude F~ l, Sprigg Foushee, T. E. Tappan. Jm Dillard, Alvin Goldman of St. Louis, w. T. Parish, G. w. Wadleigh, w. B. Egan and L. Lide.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
CHAFING DISH PARTY.

MT. and Mrs. w. A. Billingsley en- tertained a small party of young peo- pie Friday evening at cards. A chafine dish menu of Welch rarebit, sand wiches and pickles was enjoyed.
 Those present were Misses Bessie T J. Watson, Mabel Padgett, Lucy Brandenburg, Mrs. Wm. Hooker Messrs. w. T. Parish, R. T. Reyburr and T. E. Tappan.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
EVENING AT WHIST.

Miss Lucy Brandenburg entertained small party of friends Saturday eve- ming, whist being the pastime of the affair Chafing dish delicacies also contributed to the enjoyment of the evening.
 Those present were Miss Bessie Watson, Mesdames Wm. Hooker, Wm. Bailey, w. A. Billingsley, and Messrs. T. E. Tappan and R. T. Rey- burn.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
GOOD ROADS
 MOVEMENT ORGA
Permanent Officers and Chai| n Conventions of DecemberF l7th from Every Township Ch4sen
 Several Addresses Ma9e.

In pursuance of circulari&ed re- quest of the executive committee of the Arkansas Good Roads Assofiation to the county judges of the suate. Judge J. M. Jones called meeting at the court house Friday afternoon for the purpose of effecting permanent township and county organizations. The subjects considered were, first, statement of the object of the mseet- ing by County Judge Jones, after which the Hon. H. L. Remmel made an interesting and educational talk, appealing to every one present ito take an interest and assist in working up enthusiasm among all classes of our people to the end that we may ob- tain the necessary aid from the go1- ernment in the improvement of oRr highways.
 MT. Remmel having just returnad from Europe, where he had an oppo9- tunity of seeing and enjoying the magnificent roads of the old country, was enthusiastic in his desire for ajl onward movement and effort on tho part of the citizens of each county inl the state.
 Inter esting talks were made by Hon 1 M. M. Stuckey, Hon. G. A. Hillhousd and Claude Erwin, after which on mo tion Judge Jones was made chairmaE and Alcorn Ferguson secretary of the permanent organization.
 Most of the townships in the county were represented, and the following persons were elected chairmen of the different township organizations flor the purpose of calling township coh- ventions on Thursday, December y7. for the purpose of appointing dele gates to the county convention, which meets in this city, at the county court house, on Saturday, December 19:
 Bird township, J. w. Lindley.
 Jefferson township, Terry Guin.
 Union township, c. A. Hillhouse.
 Village township, Rufus UssurX.
 Grubbs township, J. J. Grant.
 Breckinridge township, F. Vaughan.
 Glaize township, Joe Henry.
 Barbee township, Wm. Edens.
 Cache township, Price Hewie.
 Cow Lake township, w. N. Nance.
 Richwoods township, Alfred Lashlee'
 Glass township, John Gale. The government has reached that point where it is ready to give national aid to country roads as we'll as rivers and harbors, and it behooves every business man and farmer in the South to urge their representatives in con- gress to effect the necessary legisla- tion, and to do this the people must have organizations and show the proper interest.
 All good citizens are invited to at- tend the county convention here on December 19, when delegates will be appointed to attend the state conven- tion, which meets in Little Rock on January 20, 1904.
 The meeting then adjourned to meet at the county convention to be held in this city Saturday, December 19, 1908. ALCoRN FERGUSON,
 Secretary.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
BLOODHOUNDs FREED FUGITIVE

Sheriff Randy, accompanied by Dep uty R. L. Randy and T. s. Stephens on Friday ran down with the sheriff's bloodhounds Button Stewart, negro who shot another member of his race at festival in Oil Trough Thursday night.
 The negro was chased about twelve miles and finally treed by the hounds near Auvergne. He has been placed in jail awaiting the arrival of the In dependence county authorities.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
CLOVER CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. A. D. Bailey received the Glover Club Thursday afternoon and though not all the members were out, those present report an unusually pleasant occasion. Refreshments of devlled crabs, sandwiches, pickles and coffee were nicely served.
 Those present were Mesdames T. D. Kinman, Jr., J. Br&ndenburg, J. G. Walker, Narcie Minor, Wm. Bailey, Sam Taggart and Vim. Hooker.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
COX'S MURDERER
 LYNCHED AT BRINKLEY
Citizens Avenge Death of Officer Prisoner Made Terrible Fight For
 His Life-First Shot Then Hung.

Brinkley Nov. S.-For the first time in the history of Brinkley Judge Lynch held bloody session last night Zallie c. Cadle, the assassin of Police man J. 0. Cox, being the victim. Mr. Cox died shortly after 10 o'clock last night, from the effects of the gash cut in his neck by Cadle about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 From the best evidence obtainable squad of five to ten men visited the calaboose between 12 and 7 o'clock last night, forced open the outer door, broke the cell lock and speedily wrecked bloody vengeance upon the victim.
 SIMONS ESCAPED.
 Charlie Simons, who was locked up in the cell next to Cadle for complici- ty in assailing Policeman Cox, says he was awakened in the night by the electric lights being turned out and by the noise of footsteps in the prison. He at first thought the marshal was bringing in another prisoner, but presently heard them ask his fellow prisoner, Cadle, how he felt. He said they seemed to have no trouble in opening the cell door and scuffie en- sued. Then he heard a voice say "Stand back am going to shoot.'' Immediately three or four shots were fired. Then he thought a scuffie oc- cured inside of the prison and more shots were fired. Then the party left the prison and he (Simons) heard one or two shots on the outside, which was all he knew.
 BROKE AWAY FROM GATORS. Other evidence seems to show that the victim broke away from his cap tors just outside of the prison and ran through the front gate of a house just across the street from the prison on the west side and on to the back of of the garden about 600 feet, where he was overtaken and killed by his cap- tors.
 A man living in the house, hearing shots fired and the noise of tramping feet, got up and saw four or five men running through the yard and im mediately heard four shots fired back of the garden, where clots of blood. other evidences of a scuff1e and the victim's hat were seen this morning.
 From this spot the mob carried their man about 200 feet east and swung him to a telegraph pole near the prison.
 Coroner w. W. Chinault impaneled jury this morning and they rendered a verdict to the effect that Cadle came to his death at the hands of par ties unknown, and that he was after ward hanged.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13

Nora, the eleven year old daughter of Albert Garter, who recently moved to Newport with his family, died Monday and the remains were taken to Surrounded Hill Tuesday for in- terment.
 A. R. Clark has returned from a prospecting trip through Oklahoma and expects to remove with his family to Shawnee after the first of the year.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY

Ike Harris, the negro charged with grand larceny in the theft of numer- ous articles from the Wolff Goldman Mercantile Company, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice Guy Smith Friday morning. He was found guilty and bound over to the next grand jury. In default of $500 bond he was committed to jail.
 Carrie Wallace, charged with re- ceiving Harris stolen goods, was also found guilty and bound over. She
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
BATESvILLE MERCHANT
 ROBBED ON TRAIN.

w. J. Hall, a merchant of BatesviIle was robbed on the train Tuesday morning coming down on No. 5 from St. Louis and has had a warrant sworn out before Justice Guy Smith for the arrest of the newsboy, whom he charges with the theft. MT. Hall will remain here until the boy is arrested and returned here for trial.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
GOING WEST?

California, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado. Every day until November 30th there will be exceptionally low rates to this wonderful country. For full informa- ton write J. H. Lothrop, 903 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. tNov30
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
DE WALLIS BLUFF
 POSTOFFICE ROBBED.

De Vall's Bluff, Nov. S.-The post office at this place was robbed Friday night, but only about $5 was secured in money, and no stamps were taken. Another attempt was made to gain entrance in store, but failed, a bro- ken file being found in the lock- There is no clue to the parties.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
REDUCED RATES VIA CHOCTAv '

Commencing September 15, 19Oj. and continuing daily to and including November Both, the Choctaw route will sell you one-way second class "Colonist'' ticket from Newport to California common points, Los Ange- les, San Francisco and Bedding, Cal, Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona, for $50. w. R. THOMPSON, Agent.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13

too could not make up assoc eond and will rest in jail.
 Chas. L. Bragle, colored, proved that he was not connected with the robbery and was released but Jennie Bragle must answer trial for receiving stolen goods. The court was merci- full and humanitarian, declining to send her to jail, she being the mother of three months old baby. She was released upon her own recognizance.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
DANCE AT HAZEL.

To the fine music of a travelling or chestra, the young people enjoyed a dance at the Hazel Saturday evening, when the following were present:
 Misses Bessie E. L. Watson, Agnes Halliburton of Little Rock, Nonnie
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-13
CHARGED WITH
 CUTTING TIMBEl

Constable Laird on Monday arrestd Thomas Wood and Wm. Knight i'd cutting timber on H. l.. Remmel| land on Cache River. Their trial ha been set for Nov. 2Oth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-17

AT the conference of republican
leaders held in Des Moines recently,
almost every speaker noted the fact
that the democrats made absolutely
no attack upon the state administra-
ton in their platform they adopted
this year. During the two years Gov
srnor Cummins has occupied his pres
sent position there's has been almost no
criticism of state affairs. Republic
cans and democrats alike have united
in complimenting Governor Cummins
and the other state officials on the ex-
cellence of their administration. A
comparison between Iowa and almost
any other state in the union is always
great satisfaction to the people of
this state. In no particular is this
more true than in the conduct of state
affairs. Iowa has been governed by
republican officials ever since the last
administration of Governor Boies and
there has been no scandal connected
with the state administration in all o.
these years.