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Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
GOVERNOR DAVIS
 PAYS JUDGMENT

Little Rock, Aug. 19. Gov. Davis today paid the judgment rendered against him in the Pu- laski circuit court some time ago for $25 and $15 costs, in favor of w. M. Lucey of the Hartford Developer for a printing bill of the 1902 campaign.
 It will be remembered that at the time of the trial in Justice w. H. Rankin's court a judg- ment was rendered in favor of the defendant and Collector w. L. Greer, who has represented Lucey, was reprimanded. The case was appealed to the circuit court.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
dan to Higgins Tuesday, Six
 miles of the right-of-way between

dan to Higgins Tuesday, Six miles of the right-of-way between these two points, Mir. Dalgam says, has already been cleared. The contract for the remaining distance, he states, has been let, work on which will be begun within a week.
 The surveying party now here will be sent to Sheridan next week and the line surveyed to the gulf. The contract for clearing the right-of-way and grading the roadbed was let to T. M. Dodson 6 Son of Hot Springs, who are just completing the grading of a road from Eel senthal to Monroe, La., and will send the teams and necessary machinery from that point to Higgins within the next few days.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
THE HERALD SOLD.

The Jackson County Herald, one of Arkansas oldest papers, which has been owned and edited by MT. Thomas T. Ward for years, and was moved to New port in it's infancy from Jackson port, was on Saturday afternoon sold to E. P. Tetwiler and Clyde Wood, who will continue it's pub- lication. The job office of E. P. Tetwiler and the Herald plant will be consolidated at once, the new proprietors having already taken charge.
 MT. Ward has edited an infiu- ential party organ, and to say that his Democracy has never been questioned, isl putting it
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
 ADJOURNED FRIDAY.
Prof. McIlwain Addresses Teach CTS on Closing Day Pro-
 ceedings of Friday.

Friday the answering of the queries placed in a box for that purpose brought out discussion of numerous current topics, in clu ling the Russian-Japanese war and as to how a teacher may best reach and interest orphans in regular school work who are under no control at home.
 The next subject, applications of percentage, was discussed very ably by Prof. Geo. Hopkins igstead of Mr. Hodges, to whom it had been assigned, owing to the latter's illness.
 Prof. w. J. McIlwain, editor of the Arkansas School Journal, delivered a timely address, dwell- ing upon the many departments of educational work and espe- cially the expense of teachers in purchasing books of reference, papers, etc, and attendance upon institutes and association meetings.
 The next subject, the import ance of Arkansas history, was discussed from both sides. Miss Cora Kimberlin did not empha- size the importance of studying the history of our state, while MT. Walter Wade very ably proved the untold importance of the history of Arkansas. This question was enlarged upon by talks from MT. Shaver and Prof. Hopkins.
 After dinner instead of follow ing the program laid down, the last subject, Lighting and Ven- til stion of School Buildings, was taken up, and excellent papers on this topic were read by Miss Bush and Mrs. Whitaker.
 The questions, how to improve our schools, our teachers and our community, were discussed fully, and great benefit derived from the discussions. Final adjourn msnt was taken upon conclusion of these exercises.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
mildly. He has always boasted

mildly. He has always boasted of voting the ticket straight. The Arkansas press lose one of their veterans, whose exit from the ranks of the pencil pushers will be generally regretted. He will carry with him the best wishes of his co-workers.
 Messrs. Tetwiler and Wood are well known here, and both being capable and popular business men, we are sure they will be equally successful in this new de parture. The Independent ex- tends fraternal greeting to the new Herald.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
BRATTON AND PONDER
 AT POCAHONTAS.
Bratton Said Committee Told Him Not to Meet Democrat
 in Joint Debate.

Pocahontas, Aug. 19. Last night Hon. U. s. Braston of Lit tie Rock and Hon. H. l.. Ponder of Walnut Ridge addressed a meeting of Republicans and Democrats of Randolph county at the court house at this place.
 Mir. Bratton was billed by the Republican state central commit tee to make this address, and Mir. Ponder was invited by the local committee to be present and meet MT. Bratton in joint dis cussion.
 On MT. Ponder's arrival Mir. Bratton declined to participate in a joint discussion, insisting that 1t was his appointment and that his committee had instructed him not to enter into any joint discussions with members of the opposing party.
 Mir. Bratton opened his address at 8 o'clock in the morning and talked continuously until II o'clock. His audience was com posed of about 400 people, the ratio being about twenty Demo- crats to one Republican. He was accorded the most respectful at tention during his entire three hours address.
 At the conclusion of MT. Brat tons address Mir. Ponder was introduced and was received with deafening applause. MT. Pon- der's address of about an hour was enthusiastically received. It was an impressive, eloquent plea for party harmony.
 The Republicans never had a chance to accomplish much in Randolph. but whatever hopes the Republicans may have cher ished were snuffed out by MT. Ponder's address.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

We, the first nine of Newport, accept the challenge of Capt. Guy Smiths nine provided they will not play Andy Grogan, Guy Smith and Melvin Robinson, on account of being professionals. but will substitute in their places little Tommie Reamey, Georgie Hillhouse and Fatty Cobb, and must also use 0. s. Lawrence as umpire.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
COLORED INSTITUTE.
(Contributed.)

l (Contributed) The colored teachers met We'd nesday, with Prof. E. J. Wheeler acting chairman. The following officers were elected:
 Mrs. Mary Davis, secretary Miss Fanny Robinson, critic John H. Wright, reporter. The following subjects were discussed:
 Some Matters in the Primary Language, Mrs. J. D. Davis, ''The Fundamental Rules in Arithmetic, MT. Wyatt; Lan- guage Picture Stories and Re production" Miss F. Robinson, Miss Love, Prof. Mckinney and Prof. J. D. Neal; Arithmetic Factors and Multiples," John H. Wright; ''The Essentials of Loud Reading, E. J. Wheeler. Enrolment fair.
 SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS. The following subjects were discussed:
 "IIow to Study Literature, " John H Wright, Prof. Ed Craig en, Prof. Mckinney, Prof. Wy att, Mir. H. Taylor, MT. W. Dean, Prof. Gladney and Prof. E. J. Wheeler; Longitude and Time, 7 Miss Dellar Thomas, Prof. T. J. Clingman, and others; "Our State Course of Study Prof. E J. Wheeler, Prof. J. E. McKin- ney; How to Assign a aLesson, " Prof. Gladney, MT. Chatham, Mir. Taylor; Contraction of Complex Sentences and Expan- sion Phrases" Mrs. J. D. Davis and institute.
 Address Education" Prof. Edward Craigen.
 Rev. R. R. Block, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, paid us a visit, and in an address, we'll sus- tained his reputation as an ora- tor.
 Prof. Edgar Craigen made one of the addresses of his life. He made us feel that we were con- temporaries of Demosthenes, So- crates and Cicero. Prof. Craigen is modern teacher. He is no doubt teaching his last school. The teachers of Jackson county will ever remem- Der Prof. Craigen as a beacon light. We wish him much suc- cess in the new field of his choice.
 We are glad to have our friends with us.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
SEARCY AROUSED
 OVER LIGHTLE FRAUDS.
Want Proof That Lightle is Alive Before Taking Action May Demand Resignation of John Roberts From Dem-
 ocratic Ticket.

Searcy, Aug. IS. The people of Searcy are thoroughly aroused over the attempt of Dr. Lightle to defraud the insurance compa- nies, but demand that it be shown positively that Lightle is alive before any formal action will be taken.
 The names of two we'll known men are mentioned in connection with the case, but the authori-
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
TOURIST RATE.

The Frisco System will issue, during the summer months, tour ist round-trip tickets to various resorts and locations the noun tains, lakes and seashore, at greatly reduced rates, with am pie return limit.
 Call on nearest agent, or ad- address Passenger Traffic Depart ment, St. Louis. 82-3W
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
DEAD DOCTOR
 SHOWS HIMSELF.
Doctor Richard Lightle Returns Home to Searcy Didn't Seek to Defraud, so He Says
 Searcy Citizens Un-
 der Suspicion.

Dr. Richard Lightle, the star performer in what is generally regarded as one of the most sen sational attempts to defraud life insurance companies in recent years, has returned home to Searcy. Unaccompanied by the sheriff, the much-talked-of and wanted man reached his home town Friday night or early Sat- urday morning.
 Reports from Searcy state that he attempts to explain his mys- terious disappearance hidden be- heath his supposed cremation, claiming that he was dissecting the Pi ts stiff in the barn burned, when a lamp exploded and caused the fire. Fearing he would be exposed he left his happy home and remained away long enough for his widow to collect $19, 900 out of the $21, ,O00 life insurance carried.
 SUSPICION OTHER CITIZENS.
 Searcy, Aug. 19. Interest in the Lightle case has suddenly shifted.
 At present 1t is not so much a question of Dr. Lightle's life or death (the public is pretty gen. erally satisfied in it's own mind on that score) that is causing comment, but speculation as to his being brought back and it's effect on two we'll known men of Searcy whose names are being prominently mentioned in con- nection with the dissertation of the Pitts grave, the burning of his body, the spiriting away of Lightle and the effort to defraud the insurance companies.
 One of these men is promi- nent politician and the other the son of a we'll known and aristo- cratic family. On the night that the Pitts grave was robbed some young men of Searcy are alleged to have followed them to the cemetery, thinking they had a keg of beer to be tapped, and found to their horror and fright the real purpose of their visit. Dr. Lightle met his two accom- plices there and they proceeded to dig up the buried man, who had been beneath the sod two days. The credibility of these eye-witnesses is said to be unin1- peachable and the people of Searcy believe their story.
 MONEY FOR PREMIUMS.
 A question which is being ask ed on all sides, but which has never been satisfactorily answer ed, is, Where did Dr. Lightle get the money to take out the $21,- 900 of insurance. He was a young man with a small practice and family to support. He had not been able to save anything, and yet he suddenly came into possession of approximately $750 with which to pay premiums. Rumors in this connection are equally as varied as in the case of the many other points which yet remain to be explained. Thus far, however, there is nothing tangible to connect any one with the matter. John Roberts has not yet returned to Searcy. CEApCV ApOTICED
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
AWAY FOR THE
 SUMMERTIME.

The mountains, seaside or springs of California bring hap piness to everybody. The Yo- semitic valley, the big trees, boat ing, fishing, golfng, every day in the year. Most delightful climate in the world. The Union Pacific is the best line. Makes quickest time. Ticket office 903 Olive street, St. Louis. w8-2t
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26
WORKMEN CLEARING
 RIGHT-OF-W WAY

Little Rock, Aug. 19. Engi- neer c. w. Dalgam of the St. Louis, Little Rock 6 Gulf rail- road came into the city yester- day with his party from Higgins, after having finished the survey for the proposed road from Sheri-
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-26

>-~e day was the statement of J. V. Roberts published this morning in the Gazette, attempting to ex- culpate Dr. Lightle and stating that he had personal knowledge of letter from the supposed dead man over a month ago.
 Roberts was expected to re- turn to Searcy today, but he did not come. He is said to be at Wynne. Roberts is the Demo- cratic nominee for the legislature, but there has been considerable talk since the developments in the Lightle case of holding a mass meeting to ask him to withdraw.
 Sheriff J. P. Wood left Searcy Tuesday for an unknown destina- tion, but his departure was kept a secret and has just leaked out. He is thought to have requisitiorl papers for Lightle.
 If the insurance companies are willing to dismiss the prosecution since the moneys have been re- turned future developments in the case depend largely upon the action of Mrs. Pitts, whose hus- bands grave was robbed to fur nish Lightle a dummy. The widow Pitts is poor and can take no action herself, but she is de- sirous that the authorities push the prosecution.
 Mrs. Pitts still visits the emp ty gr ve of her husband. It's not the same as when l knew, or thought I knew, he was there,' 7 she says, but she does not visit the Lightle lot, although she feels certain that her husbands body is there.
 JOHN ROBERTS STATEMENT.
 John V. Roberts, ex-mayor of Searcy and the Democratic nom- inee for representative, while in Little Rock, gave out the follow ing statement on the case in an interview with the Gazette:
 :" do not believe that Dr. Lightle is dead" he said, ''but at the same time I do not believe that he is a criminal. l do not believe that he intended to de- fraud the insurance companies, but that his disappearance was the result of a sudden notion. I am inclined to think that Dr. Lightle had secured a body from some source for the purpose of dissection, and that he suddenly made up his mind to leave home and thought 1t would be a good idea to set fire to his barn and burn up the body to give the i'm pression that he had been burned in the fire. As to whose body it was, 1 am, of course ignorant. He might have, as is frequently the case, paid a negro a couple of dollars to secure him a body for dissection, and then when he made up his mind to disappear, the rest of the arrangements could have been carried on by himself, without assistance.
 T am confident that Mrs. Lightle has no knowledge of the fact that her husband was alive until the receipt of the letter pur- porting to have been written by him was received, a month ago. Previous to that time all of the insurance upon Dr. Lightle's life had been paid, with the excep- tion of the $2,OOO in the A. o. U. w. She then made up her mind not to collect the remaining in surance, pending furthur devel- opments. What those further developments have been I do not know, as had been in court for over three weeks previous to last week, when 1 came to Little
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04
Oh.o Cay.
Ne~.- .sagiutssa & srra-g-su.,eag,

>@~.- aast allslttsil G or ssfififfIlrr
N + t,ardner. l,tc af Pift-burs
has elmmeBeed operations ou the
Aon faunal rhis tuunel Is IN 6ssI
feet vlfh iateral- o. the extent ai
lst taft The location l. an the
,'rsu e. mountain district iuSs below
the GhiarIde Me-srs KcelinQ A
kIdeg lf flfisburg are awnars ii
the y 1na mime and have "a aband
aRee II milhng ere vhich viii be-
treat Z ai tbe mill on OhIa creek jus,
beloU the RAYMOND tsunal and op-
posIte fAe Calumet mine. The work
oHiemplated means much ta Tins
cpun'ry u lnlks like an advance
all 81 ug the line and adds new faith
aud energy o. workers # the camp
. h. helIeve In a revival Il former az
tivIiF when thousands Of dollars was
regularly shipped from the camp.
Nh Hurley Dce arrived hams
from tfgnnison Monday morning ap
the G 4 ; where they have been
visiting tar the past couple af weeks
Clarence Mcdonald has sid and
transferred his saloon business a.
l.ester oburg, late Of II Elmo. who
vii move his family here sometime
tins week
The sons of Rest met SATURDAY.
night and initiated two new mem
bers into the royal mysteries af r.
nance A committee Of three was
appointed 10 look up a good place 10
build a gymnasium.
Southern slopes are about hare
and prospectors from all parts are
coming % Camp Bowerman. Facil-
lties in the new camp are ample 20
take care ot everyone and rates for
lodging board and groceries are
reasonably cheap The new strike
Hurley a McShane started the early
rush and is all right. The rock IS
bromide Of copper, bordering on
boernlte, and pyrites of copper with
brown hemetite Of iron. Ii resem-
bles the Lorraine strike which has
red OXIDE Of copper and a greater
per cent Of hemetite. II carries val
ues OF $50 while the Hurley proper
~ runs To S2,SOD.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04
SxNnre
.s.s. Thaalulol orI.salIllisaas

~f>ss. iiailtlllatAAa -sAssais'aiisN
Old tImers - >aplnaro -sy thev
never oxuerlcneea SAGA bcaatafssl
v-earher as she tinse q year and the
p,ssluli.iz usz thelr head- and a.
sart taai -rc sril pay f1r d lu Apra
H $ Carpenter ssh he caffle -
tbs hlmc raHEe tlis -eek.
Harry and Palas CarTcuier woFe
d1uu FROM Ceballa Suaaay
Miss Z4rs d arHeuter was 1n the
-iek bsf t1r r0a davz # -he weck
Mr. Never az aii friend ~ Mr.
Meeks b. visiting Al The Meeks
h1mc
Mr a. Gabrielsau 8f hs.hai- was
in town This week faf the hrsf tIme
since FAD
Work has been begun 3u II :.
Carpenter high lime ditch from
>aap ereak
Mrs Sarah Powell Is reported bot
tor TODAY Tier recovery b. n1t a.
rapid a. her friends hoped o. -ee
Wafer Harris was down Melue--
day from bis -awmill m Coal crcek
h. reports every thing moving
smoothly
We understand that T.. NJ Car
penter D. g1ing ts depart from his
old home al ~apiuer8 On about ten
iays he viii take up a new home
Montana.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04
lola Items
News-C Champion Correspondence.

NeVs-O hampton Correspondence.
Narg lsa.
Mr. Dave Wallace was in town on
business Tuesday.
The teacher visited at Mrs. Nelson
Wednesday evening
Bert Dollard and Dave Wallace are
putting up ice this week
Mr.. Fred Mckee has returned to
the ranch again after a spell Of sick
ness
Miss Emma Green from lola is
visiting Mrs George Ltghtley this
week
Several Of the people ON the creek
attended the dance Saturday night
in Gumison and report a fine time
Februaryz p
A. X. Stevens left for Denver last
Monday.
Mr.. Purrier Of Gunnison was at
lola on business Friday
The dance on Feb. - at the hotel
was a highly successful affair
A W. Mergelman - reported 10
be improving after a severe attack Of
La Grippe
Miss Emma Green Is home among
her many friends after spending
year in California.
Harry Wing spent a few hours
here with his friends recently while
enr0ute to his home in Cathedral.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04
Pow derhorn.

''faiittAh'A
On February "a, Mr.. Oscar
johnson and Mrs Henrietta Radeka
went to Gunnisun and were united in
marriage, Rev W. A. Bass ofiiciat-
ing 1t is needless to say that on
their return home they were rendered
a lively reception. The happy
couple have the best wishes of the
community
Valentine Ehret was over from
lola Friday ON business.
c. J. Huftaleu was down from
Cathedral last Saturday.
W. W. Weld and Miss Fora Car
penter of Sapiuer0 attended the hard
times ball on the 22nd
Miss Cora Cobbs and Mrs. Edgar.
both Of whom have been quite III.
are reported much better and able %
be around 90 some extent.
Mrs VIM Natzke and family re-
turned 90 their home I'm Vulcan last
Monday after several weeks visit Ina
the valley.
VIM kcclor aud his wife. Formerly
Miss Mary McDanough. stopped over
night In the valley last FRIDAY.
They were returning to their Lake
City home after having spent a few
days with relatives on the Cochetoua.
a good time was enjoyed by every
body az the hard times ball The
prize winners were as follows. be-f
gentleman IS costume, Clarence Rad
eka, 80 cents, John Andrews. IO
cents best ladies costume Norma
Natzke. SlOO.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

ssssusasl fe..s traaz ssAscA she r1cs
pEee4cs8aa ~s.s b..-sa
AHa 40 cosssss CaGnF- lae..l
bSs~erus..H .aa Slezrga ~Ao-s az
Fsfsrlsss ere values glses prums-e -
b11 eszps..ssze ths V.lse Il sIIs F.Es
a4ctIaa. @aa the a.4aeEsl Feegan ssi-
s..4..sa q. the head waters ai fSEr
cressks .soana ia. ba-e II sh4s ssaseiy
E-..x, Chalk oFees. Quartz cre,a and
T8nlci4l crees
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04
Doyleville Doings.

Nev--Ch0mptou Oorrespan Isuce
The Lea. Year party given bv
Mrs A. T. Des Combes was a very
novel affair The evening was very
pleasantly spent. als1p5rt Of the next
morning Departing 10 their homes
all felt uell repaid. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs f. d Stephen~Tn
r. c. Mcconnell w. johnson and i
v. Monroe; Mrs. A. 4. DesCamhes
and Mrs A. DOYLE. Misses G. Bush
and Nellie Mcconnell. Nezsrs m
Gowns. T. Ga-ueII. c. A. Dss
Cumbe~. H. H. Fogg and q. fleming
er and Arthur Flick and Miss sadie
Meadows Of OHIO City.
J. c. Leonard made a visit ~
Guunls1u Tuesday.
Geo. %. Neal spent the early ua-
OF the week In Gunnison.
Misses Bessie Gibbons. Evv Leo
nard and Mr. /. L. Bush have been
quite sick the past week.
ID c Mcconnell was hurt quite
badly Wednesday bv the horse fall
ing while he was cutting out cattle
Mrs. W. E. Reppy and daughter
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04
Ohio Creek
lToo iste for last vsok )

Nevs-t hampton lrresfsoudeuce.
Mrs Mitchell Nelson was in town
Tuesday
Violet Mcdonald entered school
after two months absence
Misses Jessie Beible and Ruth
Harris are on the SICK list.
Mr. &. 4. Partch was called 10 Gun
nis0n oH account Of serious illness Of
his father. He returned Wednes-
day
Misses Ruth and Julia Harris and
Katie Engles attended the dance at
Mt Carbon Saturday night They
report a fine time
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Mayor r. 4 Skues has recentIvre
ceIved a large fortune from England
from hls father estate and this wee,
invested SlO.0U1ofit In a New York
Mutual annuity which paws him
monthly income Of 500 for the
rest Of his life. The Major is to be
heartily congratulated on his good
fortune and the comfortable circum-
stances IN which it places him.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Something was said mot long ago
houf lth Julv celebration Itsuot
90 early TO announce ID and get TO
vork GA the plan The Rebekahs
ava already planned for a grand
all al La Aeta.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04
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r LOCAL NEWS. :.
+4s Sss.-s -. > !. = :. !.

Four bodies have been recovered
from thc Augusta slide. aud a large
force Of men is at work trying % m-
cover the other TWO
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Charles Smith, brother Of Mrs. DIR
Walker, who has been visiting her
.1r several days departed for White
Pine this morning. Paonia Gazette
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Those wishing dental work may
count ON the presence of DR. l.. W.
Shr1ck in 6umis1u at la Nefa hotel
from nest Monday the 9TH tin Fri
dav.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

At >aida loiD new narrow ruapa
1egHts have been received and are
,miug on this line The new cars
re the size Of medium standard
auge and can be converted for use
that system
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Henry Grant has been down from
Bowermau this week. He says the
now strike is q wonder It lies only
lall a mlle from properties that Mr..
iraut has been developing for "a long
Iult
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

s~t@ from Gunni-sn. Thur-isx
s$scE . s5ssi wstk her SISTER Nrs "
h kusaa
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

The Ute Trail surveys for patent
ade bv Mayor Skues have been ap-
owed by the general land Office and
Il shortly appear for publica-
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

The Reading club will meet next
Monday afternoon with Mrs Walker
Burnett
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Friends of Grandma Haiglcr are
sorry To- hear Of her severe illness.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Dan Mcdonald and Willis Nc
Gl5thleu are iu from the Elk Noun
tauns this morning They came over
from Gothic ON suUwshoes during
the week, and report %. r. Thomas
and family about the only people
left in that neck of the woods. The
winter has been wonderfully mild.
but snow now begins 20 pile up.
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-03-04

Geo Holmes was over the latter
part of last week visiting his family.