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Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
ROUNDING OUT A ROMANCE.
Woman Who Saved the Lives of Two Federal Soldiers Appointed
 Postmistress at Fordyce.

Fordyce, Ark, Nov. 13.-The an has been appointed postmistress here was great surprise and many won dered how she happened to get the plum. She belongs to one of the old est farhilies in the state and her an cestors have been Democrats ever since the days of Jefferson. But few knew that she was an applicant for the position and those who knew it thought she was following forlorn hope. The other contestants didn't think she was tin it.' A full account of how it happened would read like a romance, but is briefly told as follows. Nearly forty years ago two Federal soldiers named Penwarden and Camp bell were desperately wounded at Marks Mill and left on the battlefield to die.
 By chance young lady, Miss Mollie Marks, found them, had them taken to the home of her grandmother and
 
 never forgot the kindness bestowed and after long years they wrote back to members of the Marks family and asked especially about Miss Mollie. One of them, MT. Penwarden, visited { the old battle-ground about year ago and has since corresponded with Miss Mollie, now Mrs. Puckett, and she wrote him in Illinois and Mr. Camp oell in Indiana to assist her in secur- ing the postoffice at this place.
 It seems that they have considera- ble influence with the president or perhaps the romance of their story appeal N to our soldier president. At any rat e has sent her appointment to the SC te and if confirmed by that body she M be our next postmis- .tress The position is worth $1, ,500 year and will be great help to her, as her husband is farmer of moder- ate means.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
DOCTOR WHITE UNDER TRIAL

Little Rock, Nov. 16.-Dr. R. L. White is being given a preliminary hearing today before Justice Wilson on the charge of assault to kill Mrs Ruth Lane October 6. A similar charge against Mrs. Lane was dis missed several days ago. Mrs. Lane said that both shot about the same time and that the trouble was over Dr. White having accused her o talking about his wife. Judge F. T Vaughan assists the prosecution ant Ex- Gov. Jones and Judge Merrimar represent Dr. White.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
POLICE COURT NEWS.

H. L. Powers, of Chicago, and Henry Johnson, of Buffalo, both weary willies of the first water are serving time on the rock pile, having been fined $10 each by Justice Guy Smith Saturday afternoon for having stolen horse medicine from Ben Mccoy, the horse doctor.
 Henry Jones and Lou Hamilton were tried Monday morning before Justice Guy Smith for having stolen rugs from the back yard of R. O. Wallace's last August. The latter was discharged, but Jones was found guilty and fined $26 and costs. He must pay the pen atty in hard work.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
SHOOTING SATURDAY. NIGHT.

George Campbell, owner of the res taurant at the corner of Front and Beech streets, became et.Aaged III controversy with horse trader Sat- urday afternoon between and 6 o'clock that resulted in a guli play.
 The horse trader had become abus- i've and when ordered from he house became so abusive that campbell was compelled to take notice of his in suits and fired sevesal shots. Some witnesses say one ard others assert that several shots were taken. Camp bell gave bond for his appearance be- fore tbe mayor.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
CAPTAIN R. N. wEsTERLAND.

Cotton Plant, Nov. 12.-Capt. R. N. Westerland died here last night of Bright's disease, after an illness of about three months. He was promi- nently connected, having relatives in Tennessee, Alabama and Texas. He was, at his death, vice president of the Bank of Cotton Plant and the Cotton Plant Oil Mill and Gin Compa- ny. He was progressive citizen, having one of the finest farms in the country.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
SHOT BY HIS BROTHER.

Jerry Perkins, negro aged about 13 years, who lived on the Davis farm two miles south of Auvergne was &C., cidentally shot Saturday morning about 10 o'clock by his older brother, Will Perkins.
 The latter was handling an old Win chester, which was discharged with fatal effect The officers were first sent for, but the shooting was later claimed to have been accidental and no arrests have been made.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
''''' fs's fE.ss7 -,ss :
 ttsslasnt t1os ,s st Bapsiss ssss, |p oasea,f ,'ea for Twenty First ria's Iins kp0sedlngs of First Day. 'l'e :

Rock, Nov. n4.-po. 3 a'arsa @aa time former Gov. J.m 'as as asase, asfa' yesterday elected sl 9amss nras;s oasssst,. Arkansas Baptist stats sa,, fifth annual hleA 'on :. began its fifty tist church in o;t,. fso Bap- | was bestowed Goy 'y' Tn, The honor clamation. It Asoupbt oy ac- as spontaneously, n' and came confidence from tH,, x of esteem and sengers. oled mes-
 Three hundred mes from the different s mailing state, were present whS - the tion opened. There wer> 1onVen- I CTS in attendance and laey ooh- ' additional messengers andso uay ' creased the total to over as VI Ill Rev. N. c. Denson of WAsa John Ayers of Fort Smith wess [ ed vice presidents of the conSss Prominent as a feature of thsss ing days proceedings was tho N.
 niticent reception accorded the ysss k able Dr. R. H. Graves and wife. N Graves, now in the evening" of k great career, has spent forts sev years as missionary ill ChirS wife, who is daughter of Gen. h. Lowry of Mississippi, has been W him in the distant field of mission; labor the past fifteen years. The es mable couple were escorted to rostrum while the large assemble was standing. In brief address Graves made gracious acknowle, ment of the tribute to himself and wife.
 Another notable event of the ( was the response by Rev. w. T. Al of Hot Springs to the graceful addr of welcome delivered by Rev. T. .O'Kelley. MT. Amis discussed peace question, and his remarks ale the line of harmony were deeply pressive, while his address as a wh was a decided gem of eloquence.
 At the night session Dr. A. J. B ton of Little Rock preached the ann convention sermon.
 The convention will be in session day and will conclude it's deliberatit Monday. TomorreW visiting ynir ters will fill number of local pulp
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

surrounded bp his generals among them General HaynRs, deneral Stuckey and General Vayhan. lie must have thought he lwas in "the enemy's country'' from the military escort required.
 The governor feels confident, go he says, but his opponents assert that Davis is losing ground eEery day.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

farmers and farmers wives, but also from merchants, school teachers, cler- gymen, from everyone, in brief, who has story to tell and who knows how tt tell it.
 For circular giving details write to John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chi cago, H.,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
M'ELWEE P BIBLES.

varnar s nov. l6.-John McElwee of
 this nl a;t ana Miss Hattie Peebles of at the po were married here yesterday The hri nome of the brides parents and she is lamiiy is prominent one. people. a ,as very popular with the young compan;aa z sarge number of whom acs depot. h Tha' sne bridal party to the home. VIII make Warner their
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
CANDIDATES PASS THROUGH.

Governor Jeff Davis, Hon. A. F. Vande"enter and Judge o. D. Wood were here Friday evening between trains on their way south and will re- turn Sunday on their way up the White River branch to fill appoint ments for that section.
 The governor while in Newport was
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
GOING wEsTq

California, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado. Every day until November 30th there will be exceptionally low rates to this wonderful country. For full informa- tion write J. H. Lothrop, 9O3 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. tNov30
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
SENATOR HINKLE's MOTHER.

Batesville, Ark, Nov. 12.-News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Arena Taylor, mother of Senator John P. Hinkle, at her home in lizard county Tuesday night, at an advanced age.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
PINE BLUFF
 SECURES ooNvRNrlA,

,,S',e rumsaR Rock, Nov. 17.-r;u., atll4 rHment of the fifty.f,,th mflnal ad- w 'ss'Ss ssa state convention cama a,oa ar annual NJ, sss,oas the messengers unitjna ulme at 5;so s,sso ,SSod Be With You .ring Tip VT, in sing ? MI Just before aaia pl We Meet [bI a James P. Eagle esu,oarnment 5onn Y !. hs s,', sr,sideDt of the eona twenty ae oosa so serve notice copVghnti0n, thai se se 4 s,gain as presiding 'aat o,liad he ,r. nouaesas 'aes" followed tbis acer- a- Ths assS an 'A Pine gaa, sstion will be bavd :
 'onesos'o saa winning out oyer lis :. F. LoSs, stsss NY sdjcurnment Dr ss uttered ss ssassa nary secretary < V. Charitable voss X. Let no un. ne poay'o which me, nsen of any a. Ts aver the
 devoted mainly to hssa ssas w.. sidering reports. 'S'l'ss ssA was
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
NEW GOULD LINE
 TO NEW ORLEANS.

Kansas City, Nov. 13.-E. s. Jewett, from citN passenger agent of the Missouri L. Bennett a 5sfc, today gave the following de with her 6 ;. aoncerning Goulds new line from " >sonP souri river to New Orleans:
 s'S Vect New Orleans line will go Missouri Pacific present
 Kansas City to Carthage
 phage to the Arkansas state
 -lstance of 78 miles, the road is .4most finished It is the most expen- sve piece of railroad construction built this year. It cost ,O00 cash mile. A great deal of blasting had to i, be done, but it gives the Missouri Pacific a one per cent grade from Buffalo City to Newport, Ark.
 ''From Newport to Wynne it is almost finished From Marianne to McGehee and from McGehee to Con- cordia the track laying was finished today. At Concordia we connect with eI the Texas and Pacific for New Orleans. s'The whole road will be finished next summern
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

at very elegant six x dimes In honor of her guest and cousin. Miss lille Venable, number of youno men calling for the evening.
 The dinner guests were Misses 4 o. nes Halliburton of Little Rock, Josie and Hal Phillips, Bessie E. L. Wat son and Lou Minor.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

The Cosmopolitan pany received an ans gram sent the father q Lee Trickey iu the fl blo9ded laconic words ,ed x \ the'use If him uou- b nd ans5f<l W "op Young 1l box had to be made Q NFs dI<i1 big man and the buasI Sunday afternoon st 3 ' nut Grove cemeisy.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
$3S0 FOR LETTERS TO
 ENCOURAGE EMIGRATION.

The Rock Island system offers twenty prizes of the aggregate value of $390 for letters relative to the ter ritory along it's lines in Arkansas, In- dian Territory, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writer's expe- riences since he settled in the South west. They should tell how much money he haH when he arrived, what he did wh9h he first came, what measure of Success has since reward ed his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of the country in which he is located. Letters should not be less the7. 300 nor more than 1900 '''' ~ gth, and will be used for
 oLadvertisina the south
 Ire. desired not op1x, frco,
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

and continuing dailnM
 November Q, Soth, 4E,
 will sell you a one
 "Colonist" ticket s aiaaas, aa ! }, California common E Goushs M les, San Francisco ayo D A.7' Phoenix and Presc $50. w. R. THd ,3yssr
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
= OF TUCKERMAN.
that hardly any we'll seen and the d|
SPECTAL1

that hardly any
 well seen and the
 by many ruined all N cOilCIment of the exhibition. "A below the standard s Is Hpast years, many of oe.S ats being omitted. A' light the performance lasted Snree quarters of an hour, hardly # pay,ng | the crowd for walk throu ' water and slushi To the max. of th nAo iook forward b the comins n,aa n 'ne circus with anticipat.xAs of assure IL was keen disappointment.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
TATUM sUFFRRPn '.

A man named Tatum <, the s. A. Marion mill naas N of stra1ag the nN cars esl U eircus as placed befors suf- ,ooL;na omen for their relief
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
REDUCED RATES VIA CHoCTAw

Commencing September Is, 1903.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

re desired not only from
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
UNIVERSITY PRESS
Is Still Made the object of Adverse
Criticism of Printers.

Is still Made the Object of Adverse
Criticism of Printers.
Athens. Ga. April 25.-Volume 8, No
2, of the Alumni Bulletin, of the Uni
versity of Georgia, is being issued. 1t
contains interesting articles on Recent
educational movements in the South"
Under the head of Improvements at
the University" about two pages and
a half are devoted to the Peabody Ii
brary building, to cost $4,000, and do
mated by Mr.. George Foster Peabody
of New York; about two pages to the
academic building and dormitory,
which work will represent several
thousand dollars, and about five pages
to the University Press. In the Uni
versity Press article the opposition of
the Athens printers and others who
have opposed the manner in which this
corporation is conducted, is put down
as folly"
The Athens Typographical Union has
secured an advance proof sheet of the
Bulletin, and President Wright of the
local union has given out an interview
on the University Press feature of the
Bulletin. Among other things he says
I'm this University Bulletin, which,
L am told, the state pays for, hVe pages
are devoted in defense of an iIlegitimate
improvement CD Of the University,
while if it's existence was right and
proper no defense would be needed.
Other improvements at the University
of vastly more Importance to the pub
lie and the taxpayers who support the
University, get much less space in this
bulletin.
The printers of Athens are friends
of the University and have no fight
to make on the University mot the
professors) owning printing plant and
doing the work of the University and
its branches, but we do ask fair play
and shall insist on this. The work
on the outside is of right the work of
printers not connected with state in
situations. We are quite willing, and if
possible, ready to help any worthy
young man go to college, but many of
us have families of our own with chill
dren to educate.
while, of course, 1 would like to see
all University work given out in fair
competition, if the University trustees
determine to run a printing plant on
the campus, as a part of the Uni
versity and owned by the University,
the profits going to the University,
and not to individuals connect
ed with the University and supported
largely by the taxpayers of the state,
we are perfectly willing to such an
arrangement"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
RusseIIs Sage's Income.

From the New York Commercial.
Russell Sage is probably the largest
private money lender in the world.
There are only a comparatively few
banks that have a larger amount of
outstanding loans. 1t is estimated by
bankers that Mr.. Sage has an average
of fully $25, 900, 900 loaned out on "call'
in Wall street throughout the year.
When the rates are especially attrac-
tive he usually adds from $4,000 900
to $5,000000 to this amount. Mr.. Sage
is also a heavy lender of money on
time. 1t is estimated that his income
from call and time loans amounts to
something like 100000 a year.
Mr.. Sage is also a large investor in
railroad and industrial securities, al
though during the last few years he
has been rapidly turning these Sc
curities into cash. At the present
time his investments are confined al
most entirely to Western Union, Man.
hatten, Missouri Pacific, Wabash, and
a few other of the Gould properties.
Probably no one but Mr.. Sage knows
what his income from these invest
ments amounts to.
1t is certain, however, that his for
tune is growing at an enormous rate
He is a most frugal liver, his only
luxury being a pair OF handsome
horses, in which he takes the greatest
pride. Mr.. Sage's living expenses
probably do not amount to over $685.
900 a year. Of which $4,000 goes 20
pay the rent for his home on Fifth
avenue. As his income certainly
amounts to over S3,000,0 900 a year Il
can be seen that his fortune Is grow
ing at a most rapid rate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
MANY CASES FILED.
Court VIII he Busy mt MOultrie.
other News.

Other news.
Mouhrfe, Ga, April 25.-Thursday
was the last return. day for the City
Court of Moultrie for the May term
and fifty cases were filed. This is a
pretty large number when it is taken
into consideration that the City Court
has four terms year.
Until within the last few months
Moultrie had always been very free of
burglary and petty thievings, but
hardly a night passes now but what
some house is robbed. Mr.. c. E.
Holmes house has been robbed six
times within the last three months.
Last night Mr.. Holmes came in from
his store out in the country and had
in his pocket something over $500, the
greater part of which was in paper. AS
he came in late he at first intended
not to put the money in his iron safe
at his store, but to carry it home with
him. However, he did go by his store
and left there the greater part of the
money, keeping only a small part of it
in his pocket. On retiring he placed
two pistols near his bed, so that he
would be ready for his burglar friends
return. This morning when he awoke
he found that the money that he had
in his pants pocket had been stolen
and that the thief had also relieved
him of both of his pistols.
Hon. o. b. Stevens, Georgia's Com
missioner of Agriculture, was here yes
terday. Mr.. Stevens, two years ago,
bought a piece of land in this county,
paying $3.50 for it, and he has just re-
fused an offer of $1,4O0, though he has
not put any Improvements on it. Lands
are still very cheap in Colquitt, but are
rising rapidly in value. New farmers
are constantly moving into this county
and taking advantage of these cheap
fertile lands. No county in the state
state has increased so rapidly in pop
ulation, as has this county within the
last ten wears,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
GRAIN. PROVISIONS. ETC.

New York, April 25.-Flour quiet but
firmly held; winter patents, $3.7OG
400; Minnesota patent, $400@430; Min
nesota bakers, $3.2O@3.4O.
Rye flour steady; fair to good
$2.S0@3.20.
Corn meal steady; yellow Western
$106.
Rye quiet; No. 2 Western, 6O1ac
afloat.
Barley dull; feeding, sic.
Wheat steady; No. 2 red, S2Hc. OPP
tions opened irregular with foreign
selling of September and were later
advanced on activity among local
shorts, prospect of lower temperatures
West, fears of political trouble in the
Far East and the strength in corn. The
late market was a shade easier
through realizing and closed UNI
changed; May, size; July, TIC; Sep
TENDER, 74Ac.
Corn firm; NO. 2, sec. Options market
was strong and fairly active on rains
in Ohio Valley states and general
at 2sQ1hc net advance, latter on
May; May. 55bc; July, 521sc; Septem-
Der, 511sc.
Oats dull; No. 2, 38c. Options quiet
but firmer with corn; May, 4Oc
Beef quiet; family, $1250013. 90;
mess, $9.00@10.00; beef hams, $4,000
2150; packet, $1O.5O@11.50.
Cut meats quiet; picked bellies, 81
@1O&c; picked shoulders, &c; picked
hams, 1115@11%c.
lard easy; Western steamed, $10.10;
refined steady; continent, 5000; COM
pound, $7.5O@S.OO.
Pork quiet; family, $3.50: short clear
$18.75@2O.25; mess, $1S.25@1S.75.
Butter firm; extra creamery, 25c;
creamery common to choice, 1S@241kc;
state dairy, 17@24c.
Cheese steady; state full cream fan
cy small colored fall made, 15c; small
white fall made, 14Ac.
Eggs strong; state and Pennsylva-
mia, 16@16Ac; Southern, 15N @15hc;
Kentucky, Ice; Western storage pack
ed, 1614c.
Tallow quiet; city, 57sc asked; coun-
try, 5%@5Bc.
Rice firm domestic, 4A@7c.
Molasses firm; New Orleans, 31@40c.
Sugar-Raw steady; fair refining,
8 S-16c; centrifugal, SO test, Lille;
molasses sugar, &c; refined firm; con-
fectioners' A, 4.70c; mould A, 5.1Oc;
cut loaf, 5.45c; crushed, 545c; pow
dered, 4.95c; graduated, 4.S5c; cubes,
5.10c.
Coffee-Spot Rio nominal; No. in
voice, 13-16c; mild quiet; Cordova,
7%@12c. The coffee market opened
steady with prices unchanged to 5
points higher. The improvement was
partially due to switching operations.
Prices advanced still further Sbefore
the close. which. was steady net un-
changed to 10 points higher. Total
sales, 10000 bags.
Potatoes steady; Florida Rose, $500
$500; state and Western. per 1870
pounds, $l.5OQ2.O0; Long Island, $1.75
@2.12; Jersey sweets, $2.75@3.75.
Peanuts quiet; fancy handpicked,
4h@41kc; other domestic, 2%@4hc.
Cabbage steady; Charleston, $1.500
1.75.
Cotton by steam to Liverpool, 12e.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
HOME MISSION WORKERS
Chose Officers to Lead Them in
Their LabOrs.

Columbus, Ca, April 25.-The Home
Mission Society of the South Georgia
Methodist Conference to-day elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year:
President, Mrs. R. c. Nicely, Waynes-
boro; first vice president, Mrs. S. w.
Hitch, Waycross; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. M. V. Chance, iWaynesboro;
third vice president Mrs. F. w.
Bayne, Columbus; corresponding sec
rotary; Mrs. Ed F. Cook, Thomasville,
treasurer Mrs. George Harris, Mar
shallville; recording secretary, Miss
Loula Glass, Macon; superintendent
press work, Mrs. Ida Rodgers, Perry;
auditor treasurer's books, j. Walter
Frederick, Mashallville; alternate to
general board meeting, Mrs. w. T.
Blassingame, Townsville.
A fine programme was carried out
to-day. The convention sermon will
be preached tomorrow by DR.. PiH5on.
The convention ends tomorrow night
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
An extraordinary theft is reported

An extraordinary theft is reported
from Vienna, which was perpetrated
recently in st. Stephens Cathedral,
Jewels amounting to 10000 forms hav-
ing been distracted from the frame OF
the picture over the high altar This
is the Madonna and Child in Byzantine
dress, which was placed above the al
tar in 1897. The picture is inclosed in
a deep frame and covered with glass.
At night it is also inclosed in an iron
frame. The jewels, only part of which
were stolen. cover the entire front
of the picture, leaving only the head
of the Madonna visible. There are
ropes of pearls, bracelets, rings, dia-
monds, earrings, charms, etc.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
ALLEN & MILES HIDE LETTER.

Chicago. April 25>-February and
March natives and butt brands are dull,
unchanged. Fair demand for Colora-
dos. Branded cows and light native
cows are well sold up. Better demand
for heavy native cows and good de-
mand for heavy Texas. Two cars
April Colorados sold at 10%; 5000 No
vember and December heavy native
COW hides sold at 10 cents. Five thou
sand March and April native steer
hides sold at 11Hc. Country bluffs still
hold at sac and 7s4c, with bids for
Boston of nc less refused. No sales
reported. City calls sold at 12%c, with
'rumored sale of prime country at 125c.
Tallow continues easier with sale of
city Ronderers at sac, and prime city
at sac.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-26
OCEAN FREIGHTs.

COTTON-Savannah to Boston, per
100 pounds. Csc; to New York. per 100
pounds. zoe to dock: 23c lightered; to
Philadelphia, per bale, $1.0O; Balti-
more, $1.00.
FOREIGN DIRECT - Genoa, Soc;
Hamburg, 22c; Barcelona, 3Sc; Trieste,
CSC; Venice, Acc; Bremen, 1Sc; Havre,
Csc; Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Zoe;
Liverpool, 25c; Manchester, Csc; Ant
werp, zoe.
LUMBER-By Sail-Freight active,
to Baltimore. $500: to Philadelphia,
$4,75; to New York, $5.62h; to Port
land, $500.
LUMBER-By steam-Savannah to
Baltimore, $500; to P. r. r. or B. and
o. docks, $3.50; to Philadelphia is 23
per cwt. a pounds to FOOT, to New
York, 1915 per NJ. to dock; lightered,
$3.50; to Boston, to dock. $S.75.