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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-26

In that part Of this sweet lnnd.of lber-
ty,' known as Iowa, the son OF the author
Of america" Is serving a penitcntlary
term, and there is where hercdity and
environment have made misnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-26

privately ! freely say to you that
should feel delighted if Panama were an
Independent state. and If It made itself so
at this moment; but for me to say 50
publicly would amount to an lnstlgation
OF revolt, ana therefore | cannot say
it.,-Prcsdent Roosevelt to Dr.. Shaw.
That turns out to have been a private
opinion publicly expressed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-26

All Unsigned Communications VIII Do
rejected.
Rejected Communications Will not De
returned unless accompanied by stamps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-26
State Senator Jordan Here.

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Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
THOUGHT HE HAD
 PREMIUM COMING.

The governor has received the following communication from a citizen of Stringer, Scott county, and has been forced toreply that the reward fund is wholly ex- hausted, and that as a matter of fact there never was any fund for this particular purpose:
 My wife gave birth to two girls and one boy on the 23rd (Sun- day), weighing IF pounds the lot. Now, governor, hear there is a $10 premium for triplets. If so, you will please send us the money, as we are very poor. You can name them, too, if you wish. The neighbors say for us not to name them till we hear from you, as you might want to name them. We can't call on you any more soon in this way"
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
APPROACHING NUP-
 TIALS ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. Margaret B. Johnson an- nounces the approaching mar riage of her daughter, Laura Bailey Johnson, to George Jetfer- son Terry on Tuesday evening, November 8, at 8 o'clock at the Methodist church.
 Miss Johnson is one of New ports most popular and accom- plished young ladies, while MT. Terry, who is from Prescott, Ark, is an enterprising young druggist of that place.
 The many friends of this popu lar young couple hasten to ex tend congratulations upon this happy event. They will make their home at Prescott after No vember 9.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
NEW JUSTICES
 TAKE THEIR OATHS.

Little Rock, Nov. g. Joseph M. Hill, who will succeed Henry c. Bum as chief justice of the supreme court of Arkansas, was sworn in yesterday, the oath having been administered by Judge Bum. The ceremony was simple and took place in the su- preme court rooms and was wit messed by the justices in the city and the court clerks.
 Edgar A. Mccullough, who will succeed Simon P. Hughes as associate justice, took the oath of office before the circuit clerk of Lee county at Marianna, his home.
 Although both the new justices have been sworn in, they will not enter upon the discharge of their duties until next Saturday, when the supreme court will sit for the first time in the month.
 The justices who will remain on the bench are B. B. Battle, J. B. Riddick and Carroll D. Wood. P. D. English is clerk, T. D. Crawford reporter and J. H. Campbell deputy clerk.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
BODY OF BOER
 PRESIDENT REMOVED.
Had Fought Good Fight and Kept the Faith Were Last
 Words of Patriot Kruger.

The Hague, Oct. 31.-The re- mains of former President Kru- ger of the Transvaal Republic, who died in July last, were re- moved from the cemetery today and taken to Rotterdam for con- veyance to South Africa on board the steamer Batavier. Six wreaths from Queen Wilhelmina, the prince consort and former President Steyn covered the cof- fin. Not much public interest was shown.
 A mortuary chapel had been prepared on the steamer, cover ed with draping embellished with inscriptions in silver letters, among them: q fought a good fight, l finished my course, kept the faith"
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
EARLY TRIAL WANTED
 FOR HOUSTON HOOKER.
Railway Men and Benton Citi- zens Ask Judge for Special
 Term of Court.

Benton, Nov. LA request from citizens of Saline county for a special session of the grand jury has been forwarded to Cir cult Judge A. M. Dufie.
 The purpose of holding such a session is to pass upon the case of Houston Hooker, the negro who recently shot and killed Conductor P. D. Atwood on. a Valley route train in this county.
 Hooker is now in jail here and if no special action is taken he will have to remain behind the bars until the next regular tern of the Saline circuit court. which will be in March.
 The Order of Railway Conduc tors of Little Rock will also asl Judge Duffie to call a specia term of court to try Hooker anC an appropriation was made tc assist in the prosecution.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04

make this step necessary to pro- tect ourselves, and we feel that the change will not be objection able, but rather in accordance with the wishes of our outside readers,
 The Independent has only one subscription price, $1.00 a year for the Weekly, and 40 cents per month for the Daily, but the postal charge for papers to out side addresses, warrants us in requiring these subscriptions to be paid in advance.
 This does not apply to any in Jackson county, or such towns as Bradford, Alicia, Minturn, Newark, in closely con- tiguous territory.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
PRISONERS ESCAPE
 FROM OSCEOLA JAIL.

Two of the prisoners who es- caped from the county jail a week ago have been captured at a little town in Mississippi and James H. Lovewell went to- the place Wednesday night to bring them back, says the. Osceola Press. The two prisoners who refused to go with the bunch last Friday morning when they made their escape, decided on Tuesday morning to take sheir leave also, as they were becoming lonesome and didn't fancy each other. It was no trouble for them to leave, as they went out through the hole left by the other fellows. One of those who escaped last Friday came back Sunday morning and is now doing chores around Sheriff Lovewell's house. He said he only wanted to see his folks and that he had nothing to do with the breaking out.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
HALLOWEEN
 ENTERTAINMENTS.

Monday, October 31st, was Halloween, the time when ghosts, witches and fairies are supposed to be walking the earth and in various ways give mortals an idea of the future.
 This night was we'll observed in Newport, there being three Halloween entertainments, and many were the youths and mai dens who looked into mirrors and counted apple seeds, trying to get peep into the future.
 Probably the most elaborately planned social function on this night was the one given by Mir. and Mrs. A. T. Hubby at their pretty home on Hazel street. The decorations, which were very elaborate, were of autumn leaves and red berries. The lights were placed in pumpkins, in which uncanny designs had been carved, which made the occasion seem
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
GOVERNOR COMMISSIONS
 CONTESTANT ARNETT.

Ashdown, Nov. INV. D.. Campbell and B. F. Arnett have both gone before officers having power to administer oaths and taken the cath of office as county judge.
 Campbell claims the office un- der certificate of the county cleo tion officers, bat Governor Davis refused to sign a commission for Campbell, and upon an affidavit executed by Representative A. D. Dulaney the governor issued a commission to Arnett.
 Both sides have employed at. torneys and will contest the case in the courts.
 Murphy terms Gov. Davis ac tion as ''an unwarranted lnd out rageous assumption of author ity.'
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
FROSTS HAVE NOT
 DAMAGED CROPS
Cotton Crop Has Been Almost Entirely Gathered and Quite
 Freely Marketed.

The week was characterized by cool nights, followed by clear, warm days and frosts were gen. eral, says the Arkansas crop re- port for the week ending Octo- Der 31. Killing frosts occurred in some localities. But little or no damage. was done to the sta pie crops, as they had passed that stage. There was almost a total absence of rain.
 Cotton picking progressed very rapidly under the most favorable weather conditions and the bulk of the crop has been gathered. In some localities picking has been completed and is nearing completion in others.
 The crop is being gathered in fine condition, and as a rule con- tinues to be marketed freely.
 Most of the corn has been gar nered, and reports are that the late crop generally was a failure.
 There has been a very little fall blowing done on account of the ground being too hard and dry, and the sowing of small grain has been retarded.
 As rule late Irish potatoes are a fair crop, and sweet pota- toes good.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
BODY OF. MAN
 FOUND IN CREEK.
Had Beenn Murdered. for His
 Money Was Finding of In= quest Examination.

Wilton, Oct. 31. -Tae body of
 3 murdered man was discovered
 in-Little river three nEies northA
 east of Wilton Saturday. byy a.
 hunter by the name of Clark.
 The man Lad been shot through. the neck from the back. robbed and thrown in the river. A corr oner's inquest was held yester- day. The victnn's pockets, had been rified and such papers ss he had on his person were buaned on the bank. of the stream. He was a stranger and itsseemss had arrived at this place on Friday. Oct. 21, and 1t was probably on this date that he was killeas A trunk check found on his body was the means of examining his trunk at the railroad station, which contained papers,. etc., from which it appears his. name was L. c. Tfnbs and his last res- idence Anna, Tex.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
FRANK COOPER DIES
 FROM STREET FALL

Pine Bluff, Oct, 29 Frank Cooper, a we'll known lumber man in this section, died today from the result of fall which he had on Main street last night. Cooper.was leaning up against a lamp post when his feet slipped out from under him and he fell with such force upon the hard pavement that he fractured his skull. He was conveyed to his home on West Barraque street and medical aid given him. but to'no advantage.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
POCAHONTAS GIRL
 CONFESSED BURGLAR. Refuses to Divulge Name of Male Accomplice Who Robbed
 Store at Reyno.

Pocahontas, Nov. 1. ' Nora Shafer, IS years old, and Newt Nelson, 20, were placed in jail here last night on a charge of burglary. They were arrested for breaking into the store of Mrs. M. J. Reynolds at Reyno, a a small town about twelve miles from here. The girl admits her guilt, and says a man was with her, but she refuses to tell his name. Nelson was arrested on suspicion, and, failing to prove an alibi, his bond and that of the girl were fixed at $1,000 each, and, failing to make it, they were committed to jail to await the action of the grand jury.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
TEN COUSINS GIVE
 ELEGANT RECEPTION.
Complimentary Function to Mrs. Joseph Walker Given by Her Newport Cousins Tues
 day Afternoon.

Of all the seasons, Autumn con.
 tributes the most appropriate weather and furnishes the choic. est of natures house decorations for the reception, function feminine society finds pleasure in planning, executing and at- tending. The elegance of many of these affairs has given to the reception this prominence and popularity, and especially when such events are in honor of for mer friends and intimate ac- quaintances, separated by a change of homes, do they become doubly enjoyable.
 Such an affair this was upon Tuesday afternoon when the ten local cousins of Mrs. J. G. Wal ker, now of Albuquerque, New Mexico, united in receiving her old friends at the home of Mrs. J. Brandenburg.
 The hours were from 2 till 5 and this Southern home was re- splendent in the contributions of forest wilds, the predominating hues being white and green, with touches of other enlivening colors lent by cut flowers here and there.
 Delicate refreshments were served during the afternoon, con- sisting of ices and cream, frozen in various shapes, and home made cake, the latter a positive proof that the cousins were as good cooks as gracious receivers.
 The names of these cousins, who are well known in Newport society as gifted individually and henceforth collectively as mode hostesses, are Mesdames Wm. Wm. Hooker, E. L. Maris, B. B. Bond, c. c. Henry, Narcie Minor, A. D. Bailey, R. D. Wilmans and Misses Ray and Lucy Brandenburg.
 The. gathering brought forth costumes too pretty to describe and too numerous to mention, and will tend to further increase the popularity of the reception as a mode of entertaining.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
QUIET HOME WEDDING.

 MT. Arthur E. Barefeld and Miss Nora Vermilliop< were quietly married Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the bs6ma of W. C.. Santeney on Third street by Esquire,&uy Smith.
 Only a few friends were pres ent to witness the ceremony and offer congratulations. The bride was formerly a compositor for the Herald and an excellent young lady. The groom is in the employ of Elfrank and has many friends in Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
HIGH TRIBUTE TO
 JUDGE G. W. HUMBLE.
Aged and Honored Citizen of Huntingdon, Tenn, Passes
 Away After Brief Illness.

Judge c. w. Humble died at his residence in Huntingdon, Tenn, says the Republican of that city, Monday evening of congestion of the bowels, after a short illness. No death could have caused more universal re- gret than this one. For over forty years Judge Humble had been in public life and at all times had the confidence of everyone. He met his maker as he met the responsibilities of life honestly, cheerfully, bravely.
 Being informed that he was to die the judge said, T die not ashamed of my politics or my re- ligion. l have nothing in my life to be ashamed of, unless some foolish folly of my youth. :"
 He has always lived a religious life, but of late years had de- voted a large part of his time to the masters cause, not only in church matters, but ministering to the needy in distress, helping the widow and the orphan.
 Judge Humble has always been an active Republican. He was a chief in the camp and not once
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
BABY PRIZE CONTEST
 ROOMS FROM START.
Several Entries in Contest for Sweetest and Prettiest Baby
 Public Interested.

Never did a contest arouse greater interest upon the start and open more auspiciously than the Baby Prize contest just inau- rated by the Independent.
 Four sweet, pretty babies have been placed in nomination the first day, and all received quite a little start in their popular vote. Their names and total vote re- ceiyed are given above.
 The more the merrier, send in your ballots early if you desire to make a showing in tomor- rows totals.
 I n Price for alarm cloclc
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
NOTICE TO
 FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS.

After December 1, 1904, the Independent will be sent outside of Jackson county only on sub scriptions paid in advance, and will be stopped upon the expira- tion of the time for which they are paid.
 Subscribers will be notified two weeks prior to the expiration of their subscription, and prompt renewals will cause no skips in receiving the paper.
 n'lr outside maiing list has
 MEh Ehose pr0pOk Okrsa5Ss,w saS which !.
 Mrs. Della E. Watson died at
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
all the more serious.

all the more serious.
 After the many usual Hal.
 lowe'en pleasures were indulged
 in, dancing was enjoyed by those present until a late hour. Misses
 Irma. Wolf and Hazel Jones pre- sided at the punch bowl during the evening, fwhile' the hostess, assisted by Mesdanaes J. c. Her ron and Baxter Watson, served a delightful course lunch.
 Among those present were Misses Laura Johnson, Louise lrby, Sue Armstrong, Jamie Ste phens, Tillie Sprigg, Lula Wolf, Jennie McCauley and Aubrey Arnold, Messrs. George Ste phens, Ed Sprigg,. Ernest Nc Donald, Curry Stephens, Sprigg Foushee, Ira Erwin,. Charles Holmes, Tom billiard, H. o. Powell, Ralph Richardson and w. c. Daniel.
 Miss Mary and Joe Younger entertained about twenty-five of their young friends, with a Hal lowe'en party Monday evening, at which time all the sports con- nected with Halloween were in-, dulged in by the. young people, present.
 Though this merry sport dates. back to ancient organism, we find the young, folks of today trying their fortunes in much the same fashion,, and those who laugh at the witches broom. stick are nevertheless trying to ride it.
 All present onthis occasion had a delightful timeand enjoyed the refreshments served by the young host. and hostess.
 Miss Minnie Minor entertained with a Halloween party Monday evening, an admission of ten cents being charged, the pro- ceeds going. to St. PauI'sschurch.
 The home of the little hostess was beautifully decorated for this occasion, everything being made to look as scar1y as possi- ble. A wigwam was made in the room, in which was. an old gypsy who told of the many good things, that were to come to all present.,
 The, little folks were present in large numbers. and were all which made the occasion a very pleasant. affair.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04
COUNCIL ADOPTS
 TWO ORDINANCj

At the meeting of the count Monday evening with all t1 members present except Adj man Wilmans, two ordinanc were adopted, one granting u Iron Mountain right to run spur from the house track of il new yards to Wolff-Goldman warehouse across Beech stree
 The other ordinance grants u Rock Island right-of-way EfI twenty-five years for two snI tracks, one running from Fl main line south of the de across Second street, throughA Doherty lot and the alley td rear; the other spur running A the intersection of First andl streets northwestly to th,% Mountain right-of-way.
 The Rock Island was r4 to put in additional tilinlo., ,or mayor was instructedsbar steps for the collectSer road tax. gl
Newport weekly independent., 1904-11-04

I. D. Price for alarm clocks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
POSTAL FRAUDs' TRIAL.

GwwnsOA For Defense Wants D0Ow-
 mentary Proofs OE Conspiracy.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-In the tri- al of August W. Machen, the Groff Brothers and Dr. &nd Mrs Lorenz here, charged with conspiracy to defraud the government. the defense made an im- portant point with respect to the char actor of evidence to be introduced at this time by the government. The de- fense insisted that the government had not brought forth any documentary ev- fdence showing the existence of con- spiracy to defraud the government and that that which was being offered nat urally should follow the evidence of conspiracy so as to specifically connect the defendants with the various trans actions which had been referred to. Ths court sustained the point. At one point in the trial Attorney Douglass, for the defense, called on Judge Pritchard to reprimand First As ststant Postmaster General wynne for volunteering the statement that a for msr employee of the postoffice depart ment recently had been sentenced in Baltimore to term of two years in the penitantiary. The suggestion was not complied with, but the justice instruct cd the jury that their minds must not he prejudicsd by the statement of Mr. Wynna.
 Perry s. Heath, former first assistant postmaster general, who was subpG- naed from his home in Salt Lake City b state what he knew about the ad-
 ninistration of his office, was on the stand during the day.
 Former First Assistant Postmaster General Johnson also gave testimony az 10 the practice of his office in the han ding of matter originating in the free delivery division.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
ANOTHER SERIOUS
 COASTINC ACCIDENT.

Another serious coasting accident oc- cured yesterday afternoon. Joseph Heery of 95 Bank street, aged 10 years, and another boy, were coasting on Field street. The. sliding was fine and their sleds were going over the snow at rapid pace when a team made It's appearance The boys were unable to turn their sleds out in time to avoid an accident and they crashed into the team. Young Heery was seriously in' flesh from it. One of the boys ribs was broken, his nose was cut and his face was much scratched. Dr Thibault rendered surgical assistance. Heery's companion escaped from serious in- fury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
PHILIP OF oRL FANS.
Head of the French Royalist EactiOm
 Seeks DSvoeoe.

Head of the French Royalist EactiOn
 Seeks Divorce.
 VIENNA, Jan. 16.-The Duke of Or leans is seeking divorce and has petl- toned the curia for dispensation to enable him to marry the daughter of great Austrian noble. The duke con suited the leading members of the Royalist party last summer and in formed them of his intentions. giving as a reason that his present union was childless and that he desired to con tinue the royal line. The Royalists en- deavored to dissuade the duke from taking the action he proposed and pointed out to him that his divorce and remarriage would scandalize Catholic circles in France. the chief supporters of the Royalist cause.
 The noblewoman whom tho duke de sires te marry Is the Princess Clemen- tine, daughter of Pauline Princess de Matternich- -Sandor. brilliant violinist and one of the most fascinating figures in Viennese society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-16
A NEW SYSTEM.
For Registration of School Children
 to be Adopted by nr. Tinker.

new system in regard to the regis tering of school children has been ill., troduced into the local public schools by Superintendent Tinker. This sys- tenn Is right up to date and far su- per1or to any system which has .een used in the local schools in the past. In fact, so Superintendent Tinker states, there is no system in any schools in New England which is like it. On each card there are sixteen spaces, one for each year of a child's life in the public schools. On 1t must be written the name of the child the school which he attends, the grade in which he is his rank, and his health, also the name of the teacher. The day of his birth, his birthplace, the names of his parents and their address, also when the child was vaccinated, tue condition of his eyesight and his gen. eral physical condition, must be writ ten on the card. The card will also contain the date of the issuance of the labor certificate and the height, com plexion, color of hair and signature of the pupil applying for a certificate, also the name of the employer. One set Of these cards will be kept by the teachers and a duplicate set will be kept at the superintendent's office.
 These cards will furnish at a mo- ment's notice a brief and accurate ac- count of the child's school life. The information will be right on hand to tell where a child went to school at such time, who his teacher was, and many other things. It will also pre- vent a child from falsifying hie age when applying for q labor certificate.
 These cards have been sent to all the schools by the superintendent.