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Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28
No Proof Against Them.

John and Ed Hampton, charged with murdering Dolph McClain, were acquitted by a jury at War ren. McClain was found August 5 in the road in dying condition. The Hamptons were suspected and arrested, but the state failed to se- cure evidence of their guilt. All the parties are colored.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28

The engine, baggage car and ex- press of Rock Island express went through bridge about sixty miles west of Topeka, Kas., killing Fire man Leggett and seriously injuring Engineer McSteen. That fear ful loss of life did not follow is due to the narrownes sof the stream where the disaster occurred A cloudburst had filled the creek and weakened the bridge.
 The Rialto Grain Investment Company of St. Louis is in trouble Several customers of the firm al- lege they have been defrauded by the company representing that they were making from 25 to 100 per cent profit. Some go so far as to allege the company never even in- vested funds entrusted to them, but deliberately appropriated the same
 Gilbert Twigg, an ex-soldier in the Philippines, became suddenly insane at Winfield, Kas., and, arm- cd with shotgun, attacked a crowd of 5000 people who were at- tending a band concert in a park. The crazed man killed three people and fatally wounded two others be- fore a policeman put bullet through his abdomen.
 The appetite of goat has in volyed Memphis saloonist in trouble with Uncle Sam. A barrel of whisky was left on the sidewalk in front of J. J. Griffin's place of business and before it was removed a goat made a meal of the govern ment stamps posted thereon. Then an inspector came along and seized the whisky.
 The German kaiser has condemn ed the latest book of Tolstoi, the title of which is ''Thou Shalt Not Kill," and the entire edition has been ordered destroyed. The kais- CT is reported angered by Tolstoi's reference to him. The pamphlet contains a bitter denunciation of war, which Tolstoi calls murder.
 The governor of Jamaica has ap- pealed to this country for aid for citizens left home@~s and destitute by the recent hurricane which swept over the island
 The murderer of the Russian consul at Monastic has been put to death and the widow will receive large sum as indemnity from the Turkish government.
 King Peter of Servia is said to be completely in the power of the military conspirators who murder ed the late king and queen.
 It has come to light that dishon- est employees in the water depart ment have defrauded New York City out of over $1,000,000.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28
BRIEF MENTION.

A local option election is to be held at Texarkana.
 pr. w. B. Sims, aged 73, and Mrs. Beck Rice, aged 65, were mar ried at Little Rock few days ago.
 Prof. J. W. Nichols will estab- fish a mission at Paragould for the deaf-mute oe that locality and northeast Arkansas.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28
Twins Born on Train.

Mrs. Lucy Murphy, whose hus band died at some point in this state few months ago, gave birth to twin boys on an Iron Mountain passenger train. The woman was en route to St. Louis, where she has relatives. The twiRs were named after the conductor and engineer of the train on which they were born.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28
Contract for New State House Let.

The state capitol commission has let the contract for the completion of the new state house to Caldwell & Drake, of Columbus, Ind. The contract price is $947,846 and the structure is to be completed by December 25, 1905. Caldwell < Drake had submitted two bids, one for $898,658 for Bedford stone and one for $947,846 for Batesville stone. George W. Donaghey, who was the only Arkansas bidder, of fered to do the work for $937, 7,450, using Bedford stone and Arkansas granite for the basement. The act of 1903 provides that as far as practicable the commissioners shall contract for Arkansas materials in the construction of the buildings. The commission spent some time in considering between the bid of Caldwell & Drake and that of MT. Donaghey. Members of the com mission give it as their opinion that the Batesyille marble is superior to any building stone in the United States. It is obtained in Independ- ence county, seven miles from Batesville, in unlimited quantities. amount than one million dollars ($1,000,000), all bids to be on the same basis and for the same work. As far as may be practicable the board of capitol commissioners shall contract for Arkansas materials in the construction of the building.
 The act of 1903, under which the present capitol commission is proceeding, contains the following provisions covering the letting of the contract:
 "Ihe contract for the completion of said building above the base ment floor line, shall be let to the lowest and best bidder by the state board of capitol commissioners upon notice by advertisement for thirty (30) days in such newspa- pers as the board may deem proper, advertising for sealed bids for the completion of said building, re- serving to the board the right to re- ject any and all bids. And no bid shall be accepted for a greater
 1sThe successful bidder shall be required to enter into bond to the state of Arkansas, to be approved by said board of capitol commis- sioners, in the sum of $500,000, conditioned for the faithful per formance of his contract within the time herein named, and conditioned further that he will pay off and dis charge all debts contracted for, la bor and materials used in and about said building. In no event shall said board of state capitol commits sioners ever pay to said contractor more than 90 per centum of the amount earned until the building is fully completed and accepted, when the 10 per cent retained shall be paid with final estimate to the contractor under estimate made from time to time; nor shall they ever undertake to bind the state for anything whatever on account of said contract, it being the inten- tion of this act that the state shall never be liable in any manner eX- cept for the amount stipulated in the contract herein provided for. In no event shall the board under take or agree in the contract here in provided for to pay in any one year a greater sum than can be real ized in such year under the pro- visions of this act"
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Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28
Killed bY Colored Oficer

Will Frederick, colored, was shot and killed at Jones' Park, Pine Bluff, by colored deputy constable named A. J. Sprewer It is claim ed Sprewer was endeayoring to quell a disturbance when Frederick interfered.
 Joe Logan, wanted in Gritten- den county on the charge of hav- ing committed two murders, was captured last week in Memphis.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28
Saloon Burned.

That portion of the Hot Springs opera house building occupied by a bar was destroyed by fire, and the fremen had hard work in prevent ing the entire building going up in smoke. The cause of the fire is thought to have been a defective electric light wire.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-08-28

The Logan county grand jury re- turned no indictments during a seven days session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
BELLS Of ROME
RING JOYFULLY
Amid Solemnity and Splendor the
Coronation Took Place.
P0NTIFF BLESSES MULTITUDE
The Grent Ceremony and Scene Pre-
Sented II magnificent Picturc-The
Coronation Was Witnessed by
Princes High DiRnItarIes.

Rome, Aug. 9.-The ceremony of the
coronation of Pope Plus X. took place
to-day in the Basilica of St. Peters in
the presence of the princes and high
dignitaries of the church, diplomats
and Roman mobiles, and with all the
solemnity and spIendor associated with
this, the most magnificent rite in the
Roman Catholic church.
As Cardinal Macchi, the dean of the
cardinal-deacons, placed the triple
crown on the head of the venerable
pontiff, the throng of 10000 persons
gathered within the cathedral burst in
to unrestrained accamations, the choir
entoncd hymn of triumph and the
bells Of Rome ran out a joyful peal
\ Great Human Torrent.
When the doors were opened the in
rush was terrific, many who started
from the bottom Of the steps outside
were lifted off their feet and carried
into the cathedral 1t was a great hui
man torrent let loose, thousands Of
people rushing, crushing and squeezing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
AT POTTAWATTAMIE POINT.
~. summer Assembly to he Held
Near New Bufaso, Mich. ne-
ginning August 10,

ot Louis Aug. "a large attend
ance at the Congregational Summer
assembly, which will be held at Pot
tawattamie Point, near New Buffalo
Mich, beginning August Is and con-
uhulng to September l, is assured by
Ihe cooperation of the United Bretb.
ren and the Methodist Protestant
churches, which are responding yery
generally in a favorable manner to the
invitations sent out by the manage
ment of the assembly
While Congregational in name IT is
designed to make the assembly unde-
nominational, in that all will be vel
come to attend and study under the
teachers who will be present duringthe
time allotted and participate in the or
Sanization of the assembly along ma
tiOnal lines.
Three of the foremost theologians in
the Congregational church will be pres
ent' and under their leadership certain
portions of the Bible will be studied
Several of the strongest men of the
other denominations mentioned will
also be on the programme, The Bible
teacher mentioned are President II
G. King D D., of Oberlin college,;
Prof f. l. Bosworth, D. D., dean of the
Oberlin theological school, and Prof
Frank X. Sanders, d. D., dean of the
Yale theological seminary
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15

Cardinal Macchi then recited the PA
ternoster" and offered the following
pdayer:
"Omnipotent and Ever Eternal God,
Dignitary Of the Clergy and Author Of
Sovereignty, grant Thy servant, Plus
X, grace fruitfully to govern Thy
church so that he who ny Thy Glenn
ency, becomes and is crowned as father
of kings and rector of all the faithful,
through Thy wise disposition may gov
ern well"
Amen" rang out from all corners Of
the cathedral, from the choir, the peo-
pie, the clergy and the patricians.
When comparative silence had been
restored Cardinal Macchi addressed the
pope in Latin as follows:
Receive the tiara ornamented with
three crowns. Remembey thou art the
father of princes and kings, the rector
of the world, the vicar on earth Of our
sayious, Jesus Christ, who is the honor
and glory of all centuries"
Amen" again burst forth from tho
CunCCgrse
IInrarts the Postolic Benediction.
Pope Plus was almost overcome, and
had scarcely strength left TO impart
the apostolic benediction Cardinals
Macchi and Segna granted a plenary
indulgence to all present. and the pro-
cession then reformed and left the
basilica in the same form as it came.
When the ceremony was over all the
exits to the vatican were opened, and
within an hour the vast cathedral was
empty.
From the throne Plus x, surrounded
by his suite, walked to the high altar,
standing over the crypt Of st. Peter,
into which meanwhile Cardinal Cacchi
descended to pray. The altar was sur
mounted by baldacchino supported by
four historic bronze pillars taken from
the parthenon
A Touching Ceremony.
At the same time prayers fo- the cor.
onation we're recited by Cardinals Van
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15

Following is the government crop
report for the State for the week
ended August 3:
The mean daily temperature for
the week was about normal. Much
cloudy showery weather prevailed
and heavy local rains fell in MANY
localities, while in few scattered
areas moisture was insufficient for
crops. High winds were somewhat
damaging to corn and cotton in A
lew sections, but as a rule weather
conditions We're quite favorable for
all crops, Old corn is ripening and
the crop is the best in several Years.
except in few northern and GEN.
traI counties, where dry weather has
cut the crop short, Fodder pulling
has commenced IN tbc southern Dor
ton of the State, Cotton is becom-
ing staIky in some of the southern
counties as Il result of too much
moisture, but aside from this one
detrimental feature, the crop, as a
whole, continues to make satisiac-
tory growth and many correspond
cnts state that plants are fruiting
mall olth,,,,,l A, . !11
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
JUDGE DARLING'S OPINION.
Misunderstanding simple Crime
Compared with the transactions
of Promoter HoOIcy.

London Aug 9.-Att'v-Gen, Finlay
has instructed the director Of public
prosecutions to investigate some of the
transactions of Promoter f. r. Hooley
In connection with the Sapphire Co
rundum mine of Canada. Hooleys
meteorc financial career and the heavy
failure were the sensations Of London
a few years back The bankrupt has
since been operating in his wite's
name, and has been living in the
greatest luxury. In the course Of the
hearing, on Thursday, of a suit to re-
cover money paid in connection with
the deals Justice Darling character
lied the whole transaction by Hooley
and bis colleagues as fraudulent and
declared lit was a grave reflection on
the courts of this country that such a
thing could occur in the middle of
London. Thimble-riggins on a race
course was a simple crime compared
with the transactions Of these people
with millions instead of peas
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
GREAT BRITAIN AT THE FAIR.
Ground Broken For the British
Building ut the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition.

St. Louis. Aug. 9-Ground for the
British building was broken Saturday
afternoon with due ceremony.
King Edward was represented by
MrWestern Bascom. British vice con-
sui in St Louis; Mr. Lucien Scrrailler,
the special representative of the Brit
ish commission, and Mr. G, b. Wood,
Of George Trolloye & Sons, the London
contractors, for the erection Of the
British building.
The exposition management was rep
resented by President Francis, Secre-
tary Stevens and a number OF other
members Of the board Of directors, as
also by Director Taylor and
some Of the department chiefs
1t is expected that work on the build
ing will be commenced Monday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
AN AIR SHIP TAKES WATER.
The Langley Airship Makes Par
TALLY Successful Flight and
Then Takes to Water,

Whitewater, Va, Aug, 9.-A partly
successful experiment wlth the l5-foot
Langley airship was made, Saturday,
from the houseboat in the Potomac
river off this point. The aerodrome
started well in a straight line south
with a velocity of 70 feet per second,
and flew for a distance yariously esti-
mated at from four to six hundred
yards. Some detection in the wings
soon after the launching caused it to
take a downward course, which it fol-
lowed rapidly and was impelled into
the water under the full power of her
engine. There was sufficient steam
generated for a rapid fight of half
or three quarters of mile. Under the
full pressure Of this force the machine
struck the water and a moment more
had disappeared from view. The ma
chine was recovered 1t was consid-
erably damaged,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
GEN. MILES OUT, YOUNG IN
Ceremony of Final Leave-Taking
at the War Office.
Gen. Young Receives Large Basket
of Flowers From Presidents WIFE
Gen. Miles Leaves for Frisco.

Washington, Aug. 1O.-Lieut Gen.
Young, Saturday, issued an order in ac-
cordance with the order of the presi-
dent, assuming command of the army
of the United States. Previously, Gen.
Young had taken the oath Of Office in
the war department
Under an order issued by Adlt-Gen.
Corbin the officers Of the army in
Washington including also those at
Fort Myer, Va, assembled at the army
headquarters, and paid their respects
to the general, Nelson A.
Miles
Gen. Miles arrived in an undress
coat, with no emblems showing his
rank, but with the coat-of-arms on his
shoulders, such as is now prescribed to
be worn by all officers. Cen Young ap-
peared with the three stars of the rank
Of acknowledgement, although he did
not actually become lieutenant-general
until noon. The officers were present.
ed to Gen Miles by Gen. Corbin and
also were presented TO Gen. Young.
Gen. Miles will leave for San Fran
cisco to attend the annual encamp-
ment of the G. A. r. The clerks in the
office of Gen. Miles presented him with
handsome silver loving cup and
large vase of flowers.
Gen. Miles accompanied by his mill
tary secretary, Lieut-Col, Re5er, left
the war department few minutes be-
fore twelve O'Clock. About the time
that Gen. Miles was leaving the depart
ment, Lieut.-Gen Young, accompanied
by his aides, came across from the war
college office and went Immediately to
pay his respects TO Secretary Root
Gen Young was the recipient of a
large basket of flowers sent by Mrs.
Roosevelt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
THE COR ONATION
Placing the Tiara Upon the Popes Head.

nutelli, Mocenni, Agliardi and Satolli.
Returning from the crypt, Cardinal
Macchi placed upon the shoulders of
the pope the pontiical pallium and at
tached it with three golden jewe9d
pins, saying:
Receive this sacred pallium as a
symbol Of the fullness Of the pontif-
cate office, in honor of Almighty God,
the most glorious Virgin Mary, His
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
GEN. MILES FARwELL ADDRESS.
Words of Counsel to Those who Are
to Follow Him.

to Follow Him.
Washington, Aug. Gen. Miles in
his farewell address to the army issued
Friday night, says:
"Unswerving devotion to our gov
ernment and the principles upon which
it was established and has been main
tanned is essential to the efficiency of
the national forces, and especially is
this so in a democratic government,
where the individual, in order to be
perfect soldier, must first be a true
citizen The boast that every soldier
of a great nation carried a marshaIs
baton in his knapsack is, in a higher
sense, more than equaled in signifiC-
ance by the fact that every American
soldier peTsonifies sovereign citizenship
and may by his conduct eyemplify i'm
partial justice to those who have never
experienced it, and the results of the
highest liberty TO those who have been
strangers to it, thereby aiding to Sc
cure for his country moral influence
not otherwise attainable
The events ofrecent years have placed
upon the army a new obligation. and
an opportunity for broader eXemplif-
cation Of its country's principles The
United States army is now brought in
to daily communication with millions
of people, to whom its individual men,
bers Of every grade are the exponents
Of American civilization A serious du-
ty and a great honor are now present.
ed to every officer and soldier namely
to eXemplify to those with whom he
comes in contact, our country's princi-
pies of equal and exact justice, immu-
nifty from violence, equality before the
law, and the peaceful use and possess
sion of his own Marked changes at
different times have occurred in the
strength and organization of the army
resulting fro diverse influence. and
various experiments have been tried
Time has rectified errors in the past,
and will do so in the future.
"The lieutenant general has faith
that under all circumstances the army
will maintain its high character. and
that its future will be as honorable
and glorious as has been its history in
the past His earnest solicitude and
best wishes will ever follow the for
tunes of the army"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
PRESIDENT ON LYNCHING.
Says Mob Violence IL Anarchy
Urges thnt Penalties for Crimes
be Applied swiftly.

Oyster Bay, n Y, Aug. 1O-ln let
ter, the publication of which was au-
thorized, President Roosevelt COM
mends Gov Durbin of Indiana for the
attitude he assumed recently respect
ing lynching. The president also em-
braces the opportunity 30 express his
own views in reference to lynching and
mob violence, generally, pointing out
that mob violence is merely one form
of anarchy and that anarchy is the
forerunner of tyranny. The president
vigorously urges that the penalty for
crimes that induce a resort to lynching
shall be applied swiftly and surely.
but by due process of the courts, so
that it may be demonstrated that the
law is adequate to deal with crime by
freeing it from every vestige of tech
niCality and delay"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
The Balance Of the Ticket.

McLaurin, Of course, was nominated
for United States Senator, being with.
out opposition, and Mr.. Moneys ma.
jority, for the same office, against Gov.
Longino was overwhelming. The re-
mainder OF the State ticket, from the
present outlook, will be composed of
Power for secretary Of State, Williams
for encouragement, Miller for treas
urer, Henry for auditor, Brown for
Supreme Court clerk, and Kiger for
lieutenant governor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
Movina for Spoke Factory.

Aberdeen, Miss, Aug. o.-The Busi-
ness League of Columbus is moving
with fine prospect for success toward
the organization Of a spoke factory
for consumption of the inexhaustible
supply OF raw material by which that
city is surrounded on all sides The
league is negotiating with one of the
largest manufacturers of the East, who
is anxious to remove to the South for
the benefit of cheaper labor and fuel,
inducements, that are drawing many
manufacturing enterprises to this sec.
ton. The company will be formally
organized at an early meeting OF the
league.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
Tallahatchle's Courthouse.

The good citizens of TalIohatchie
countv's second judicial district are
rejoicing in the possession of a beau,
tiful new court house, the board OF
supervisors having accepted the
building in Sumner last week on be-
half of the county. The new court
house is a substantial two-story gray
pressed brick structure, with clock
tower 100 feet high, and is a model
Of modern architecture. 1t Is one
Of the handsomcst public buildings
in the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
Reinstatement Cost His Life.

Water Valley, Miss. Aug S.-The
remains of Geo A. Clark, who was
killed in railroad aeGident at Vic
toria, Tex, ON Thursday last, reached
this city this afternoon, and will be
buried in Oak Hill Cemetery tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. He was reared
in this county seven miles south Of
Water Valley, and was twenty-eight
years of age and was young man
of exemplary character He was for
merly conductor on the Illinois Cen
tral railroad, but about u year ago
lost his position through some dis
obedience of orders. He was reinstat-
ed two days before he was killed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15

mother, the blessed apostles, St Peter
and St. Paul and the Holy Roman
Catholic church"
Cardinal Deacon Segna then raised
the pontiff's mitre and Senior Cardi-
nal deacon Macchi placed on the while
the triple crown. At this moment the
church was filled with the ringing of
bells, the blowing of silver trumpets.
the triumphant strains of the choir ana
the acclamations of the multitude,
which could no longer be repressed.
A quaint ceremony was then car
ried out The master of the cere-
monies knelt three times before the
pontiff, each time lighting a handful
Holy Father, thus Passes Away the
Glory of the World"
of hemp which surmounted a silver
torch, and as the flame flashed and
then died out he chanted Holy father,
thus passeth away the glory of the
world"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-08-15
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.
Charles A. Gould and Wife Seriously
and Perhaps Fatally Injured at
Bnyside, Long Island.

New York, Aug, 9,-Charles A.
Gould, son of the Millionaire car coup
ling manufacturer, and his wife were
thrown from their automobile in front
of their country home at Bayside, Long
Island Three doctors were in attend
ance at two o'clock Saturday morning,
but the couple had not regained con.
sciousness, and it is feared they will
not recover. 1t is thought that no
bones were broken, but that they sui.
fer from internal injuries of a very So
rius nature Mrs. Gould's nose was
broken.