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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-13
10 LIVES LOST WITH SHIP.
Steamship Goes Down With All On
Board.

Halifax, N. S., Oct. 12.-The steam.
er Call, bound from Tracadie, N. B.,
for New London, P. e. l., has been
sunk near New London.
A message received from New Lon.
don by John Fagar, one of the owners
of the Call, confirmed the report OF
the loss Of the steamer with all on
board. Mr.. Fagar's son was on the
steamer and Is believed to be among
the lost. There were 19 on board the
Gall, including Ii passengers.
1t Is thought that most of the pas.
sengers were men from fishing vii,
lages at which the Call stopped along
the coast and that many of them had
families.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-13
Cruiser chattanooaa Commissioned.

New York, Oct. 12.-The protected
cruiser Chattanooga has been put in
commission at the New York navy
yard. 1t will be several weeks be.
fore she is ready for actual service.
Alexander Sharpener will command
the vessel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-13
HON. HENRY G. DAVIS
is TOURING VIRGINIA
Special Train Carries Vice Pres
idential Candidate.
MANY PLACES WERE VISITED.
Besides the Democratic Vice Presiden.
tai Candidate David 3. Hill, Sena.
tor Daniel and Ex-Governor Whyte
Constituted the Party on Train.

tor Daniel and Ex-Governor Whyte
Constituted the Party on Train.
Oakland, Nd, Oct. 12.-Twelve Vir
ginia towns received visits from the
Davis special today.
Candidate Henry G.. Davis, the Dem
ocratic choice for vice president; Da
vid B. Hill, Senator Daniel and ex
Governor Whyte, of Maryland, consti
tuted the campaigners on the train.
Refreshed after a nights rest at
Piedmont the party made an early
start for the harvest field. Oakland
Nd, was reached at 8 o'clock This
is the last Maryland town to be touch.
ed in the itinerary of Mr.. Davis and
despite a drizzling rain, there was a
large crowd and enthusiasm to greet
the candidate and his co-workers.
The days program included the fol-
lowing West Virginia towns:
Terre Alta, Rowlesburg, Tunnelton,
New Burg, Grafton, Shinnston, Enter
prise, Worthington, Monongaha and
Fairmount, the latter the stopping
place for the night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-13
Gets Two Weeks Respite,

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 12.-Hoyt
Hayes, the young white man convicted
in Oconee county for the murder of
his wife, and sentenced to be hanged
on Oct. Ii, has been granted two
weeks reprieve by Governor Hayward
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-13
JoE" WHEELER OFF TO WAR.
VIII Study Conflict on In ManchurIa
caun an~n r~~T~ @nfu.

W.T. StUUy SVIIIIICL OF IN WanChuTIa,
Says Japs Facing Crisis.
New York, Oct. 12.-General "Joe"
Wheeler, veteran of the war between
the states and the SpanisK-American
war, will leave at an early date for
Nanchuria to study the 5ap-Russian
war.
General Wheeler says the Japanese
are now facing their first serious cri.
sis, and that their true metal is to
be tried.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-13
Boiling Water Kills a Girl.

Charlotte, n c., Oct 12.-The g.
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.
M. Donaldson, of this city, pulled a
kettle of boiling water over on her,
causing death in few hours
Lone star States.
In the course of conversation at q
club the other evening a man referred
to "the Lone Star State"
What state do you meanT" he was
asked.
"Why, Texas, of course"
WELL" he was told, "do you know
that there are no fewer than FIVE indie
pendent sovereign states which use
lone star on their national flags today?
They are Turkey, Chile, Cuba, Liberia
and the Kongo Free State"
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
THE MISSES
 SPRIGG ENTERTAIN.

Misses Laura Randolph and Aubrey Hill, two very popular young ladies who are visiting in the city just now, and who have been the recipients of many pret- ty social functions, were again honored Friday evening, when the Misses Tillie and Mary Sprigg entertained with a dancing par ty in honor of these two young ladies. The music was fine, and not until long past midnight did the young merry-makers wend their way home. The young hostesses served ices during the evening, which were enjoyed by all. Those present on this pleas ant occasion, besides the two honorees, Misses Laura Randolph and Aubrey Hill, were Dr. and Mrs. Owen Walker, R. D. Will mans and wife, Mrs. J. s. Jones, Misses Annie Cox, Hester Phil lips, Amanda Laird, Jennie Me Cauley, Sue Armstrong, Louise Irby, Noreene Kinman, Jamie Irby, Mary Bailey, Messrs. A. Arndt, Chas. Carroll, J. o. Pow ell, w. c. Daniel, Tom billiard, Wm. McGoffin. Currie Stephens, Ralph Richardson, Will, Ed and Jay Sprigg, Ira Erwin, B. H. White, Norman Wolff, Max Gregg and Sprigg Foushee.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

in the grim silence usual to a hard-working mechanic, some may say, silence gives consent. "
 So therefore, gentlemen, 1 wish to say, as bluntly as l may, and yet be admitted to your columns, that the statement in said re- port that Wednesdays mishap was in any way due to my in competency is absolutely false, and was suggested by the malice of a few enemies, which any man who does a public duty in a manly way will generally have in any community.
 Nor is it true that the same conditions existed once before since have been in charge of this plant. I have courteously and truthfully told the particu- lars of what little trouble and breakages have had since l have been here to all who asked and had the wit to understand any, thing more complicated than the mixing of a lemonade. But 1 am not such fool as to rush into print and advertise in detail those things which have been neglect ed through no fault of the water company, or mine either, but which they are spending money lavishly to correct.
 In conclusion 1 want to call your attention to the prompt and generous water service which the company has given in every fire you have had since l have been here. Respectfully,
 FRANCIS SHAW.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
LITTRELL DISAPPEARS
 FROM JONESBORO.
Story of an Unmarked Grave Found in Woods Near New port Nothing Known
 Here.

About two months ago D. 0. Littrell, who lived two miles south of Bonneville, left his wife and daughter and went to a place below Newport to work in the timber. He was accompa- nied by a man named Henson. Recently Henson returned and stated that Littrell had been drinking and that he refused to return home with him. The family waited for some time for the appearance of Littrell, and the wife growing uneasy sent to the section where the men had been working for news of her husband.
 She learned that some time af- ter Littrell disappeared from the neighborhood, some little girls had found a newly-made grave in the woods. The investigator obtained assistance and the grave was opened. It was found to contain the remains of a man, and they were fully identified as those of Littrell. The man sent by Mrs. Littrell is said to have positively identified the body. The remains were reinterred in the grave.
 However, a letter was received from town on lower White River yesterday from Littrell himself, and it stated that he would be home shortly.
 The mystery now is who was the dead man found in the woods. Jonesboro Sun.
 If the authority for this story will give us a cue as to the loca- tion of this grave, perhaps we can induce some Nick Carter to run down what may be another Lightle fraud.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
SHAW MAKES
 CAUSTIC REPLY.

EDITORS INDEPENDENT: Gen. tlemen: My attention has been called to a scurrilous attack upon my character as an engineer which appeared in a recent issue of your paper under shelter of a report to the city council. While 1t is true that the competency of a mechanical engineer can not be seriously attacked by caterer,
 still many people with dry clothes on stand in awe of the fellow who sometimes directs the nozzle (when the nozzle does not direct hin), ana # l pass c4l
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
SMITH STABS VANCE HONEY
Trouble Occurs Near Martin School House at Country
 Dance.

Vance Honey, a tenant living on the J. M. Cook farm, near the Martin school house in Upper Cache, was badly stabbed Satur- day night at a country dance in that neighborhood by an erst- while friend, John Smith.
 The two had eaten supper to- gether and were on very friend ly terms, apparently, but under the influence of intoxicants start ed a scrap.
 Smith has not yet been arrest ed and is said to have skipped the country.
 Dr. L. E. Willis was called Monday to consult with the local physician, and found Honey rest ing well. Though stabbed to the lung, he may recover.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY


 Services were held in all the churches in the city Sunday and fairly good congregations were in attendance. Dr. c. Pope has just returned from his vacation and is entering with much zeal into his fall work. He had five additions to the church at the morning service.
 Dr. R. B. Willis sermon on the sacredness of the ballot was considered very fine, and was much enjoyed by all present.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
LANDSLIDE BLOCKS
 TUNNEL ENTRANCE.
Work on White River Road I'm peded by Slides Costing
 Thousands of Dollars.

Harrison, Ark, Sept. 2. There was another landslide last week at the entrance to tunnel 5 on the White River Railroad, twenty miles north of here. So great was the slide that it is estimated that 1t will cost the company $40, 900 to clear it away. It also pre- vents work at the west end of the tunnel until it is removed. This tunnel has been one of the worst and most expensive pieces of road ever encountered by any company. This tunnel is 2,600 feet long and itis estimated that it will cost the company more than $400, 00O. It has been mud and loose rock most all the way, which necesitates timbering and cementing. Tunnel A, two miles north of B, was 3,400 feet long, but as it was solid rock it is about completed and has not been near so expensive as B. There are five tunnels on the line between Cotter and Aurora, Mo. It is estimated that the construc- tion of this road will cost the company more than $65, 5,000 per mile. The line is almost com pleted now from each end, but owing to the bad ground in tun- nel B, it will be almost a year before trains will run through. Trains are running now from the south to Yellville in Marion coun- ty, and the track is laid to Georges creek, six miles west of Yellville, where there is a trestle about half a mile long and is very high.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

went by the M. E. church, and the doctor told him he was going to get some one to go by homo with him if he could and tell them he had to fill up his lamp, as he was going to read some before going to bed, and it would be thought that his lamp explod- ed and he was burned up in the barn. He went with the doctor the night of the burning and helped to prepare the body and fix it ready for the fire, and cov- cred up the grave, making the ground smooth. He explainedto the jury how the lamp was fixed under a bucket and about the body being placed on the pile of stovewood.
 VIGOROUS CROSS : EXAMINATION.
 Gregory was vigorously cross- examined by Gustave Jones for the defense, who was ordered to sit down by the court, when the lawyers became engaged in a wrangle and was fined S25. This was remitted later by request of the counsel for the state. Wit ness Gregory stuck to his origi- nal story and D. K. Deener cor roborated the facts relative to the night of the grave robbery.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
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 The use of Scott's Emulsion at once, has, in thousands of cases, turned the balance in favor of health.
 Neglected consumption does not exist where Scott's Emul- sion is.
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Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
BROCK BROCKMAN
 SENT TO PEN,

Cotton Plant, Ark, Sept. g. Circuit court, which has been in session here since Monday, ad- journed yesterday. The grand jury returned thirty-fve indict- ments, eleven for felonies and the balance for misdemeanors.
 The case of the state vs. T. A. Smith for murder was continued until next term, and bail per- mitted in the sum of $3,000, which was readily given.
 Brock Brockman, colored, was sentenced to the penitentiary for one year for COW stealing. Leila Clark, a 13-year-old girl of Wini- lee, a small village ten miles north of here, was brought here today to apear before the grand jury to indict Ernest Clancy, her school teacher, for carnal abuse. It is said that feeling is running high in that place, and many threats of lynching have been made. Clancy has left for parts unknown.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
JUSTICE COURT NOTES.


 Sam Austin and Nose Davis were each fined $5 and costs be- fore Esquire Guy Smith Saturday afternoon On the charge of fight ing.
 Allison Goley, who stole half of a barbecued pig from a negro, Jno. McNeal, paid the conse- quences of his act in a fine of $30 imposed, to be worked out on the county farm.
 The states case against J. L. Carpenter was continued to Sat urday, Sept, 10th.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
STRUCK BY TRAIN.

Charles Mason, who has been working at sawmill near New port, took the local Friday for Batesyille, but became so noisy and obstreperous by reason of too many drinks that he was put off the train at Diaz.
 He tried travelling on foot and was on the track when struck by the branch passenger. His head was badly injured and he was brought to Newport for medical and surgical repairs.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
ROBERTS GRANTED
 CHANGE OF VENUE
Severance Taken in Roberts and Lightle Cases -Ex-Mayor and Politician to be Tried
 at Judsonia.

Searcy, Sept. In Justice Harlan's court today ex-Mayor John V. Roberts applied for and was granted a change of venue to Judsonia, where he will have a trial tomorrow on a charge of grave robbery. This is one phase of the noted case in which the public has manifested so much interest because of the sen- sational features, the desecration of a grave, the burning of the corpse and the supposition that the remains were those of Dr. R. G. Lightle, whose disappear ance and subsequent return after several life insurance companies had paid policies on his life have been more than a nine-days' won- der. The cases against Lightle and Gregory, also on a charge of grave robbery, are set for tomor- row here, but will doubtless be postponed.
 Long before the appointed hour the court room was crowded and every seat was taken. The case of the state against John Roberts for grave robbery was first called. The state was not ready for trial, owing to the ab- sence of Prosecuting Attorney P. R. Andrews and Judge M. M. Stuckey for the defense stated that as Lightle was arrested first, his case should come up for trial before that of Roberts. All the cases are to be tried separately and by agreement the Roberts hearing was set for 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Walter Gregory, one of the principals in the case, was not present. He is thought to have made a full confession, and is closely looked after by a detec- tive for the prosecution that the defendants or their friends may not have a chance to confer with him. He has been staying at the Gill House since his return from Hot Springs and has not even called upon his parents, who live here.
 One new phase came to light this morning, when it was learn ed that Sheriff Wood went to the
 ace wAera tl.e l2ra burned and
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
DETECTIVE IN TROUBLE.

Jim Wilson, a detective for the Iron Mountain, covered the porter at the Planters House with a gun Friday evening and took posses sion of the second floor.
 Officer G. L. Robinson was called in, and when he attempt ed to take the detective was struck over the head. He used his billy with good effect, how ever, and soon brought Wilson to time.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

Dr. Crigler's suit against West Mcdaniel for $1O1. 60 for cutting off the latter's foot was tried at Sulphur Rock Wednesday. Crig- Ter got judgment for $25. Stay ton and ckey of Newport rep resente rigler and Wright & Pae1er of his citv apnaarea for McDaniei, Batesyille Guard.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
CARD OF THANKS.

MT. and Mrs. o. M. Bowen de- sire to express their thanks through the columns of the Inde- pendent for the kindness and sympathy of the friends and the good people of Newport, so gen. erously manifested in their late bereavems mt.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

petition for a change of NyoV Mir. Brundidge, after speak4HV few words, asked the cotX have Mr. Shumate called an Na amined, as he had made afip0,V \ to the effect that defendant cSnf not get justice in this (Seare.S township. Judge Stuckey < Ds N gued that this was not necessarSPaS reading sections of the law goyetu erning changes of venue, andy saying this was the first time in long time that his friend in Brundidge had appeared in a jus-1. tice of the peace court. He claim no ed Mr. Shumate was creditable 1t, witness, and he did not think necessary to have MT. Shunsent dr. called. Judge Stdckey 7 overwhelm Brundidge engaged in being 50p argument for time rey of ne@ the law governing chaA venue from one township to al no{ other. Mir. Brundidge wanteehll the defense to have a fair anceb \ impartial trial and thought hDA 4 could get justice here. Ml1 HS Brundidge discussed the law as tU tJ| changes in justices of the pea courts and circuit courts, sayiss dA lit was alike in bgrh Sinstsncality Z with but one exception, one d davit for a change of venue ne justice of the peace court and two in circuit court.
 Hon. Gustave Jones, the sec \ ond speaker for the defense, in a testing way, said this was not na the first time this court had been applied to for a change of venue, s and after four years experience, he thought he knew. about as much about the law as his friend Brundidge did. He referred 70 the law in several cases, clalR ing it was quite different for a change of venue from justices - Z the peace courts from that ol cn cult courts, MT. Brundil1ge ciaiiiiTa' ing the law to be theA@ same ( both cases. Mr. Jones see license anu think the congressman had aA the law and his congressional sssalnnss. N ties mixed up by reading t Congressional Record and the p. sn pers containing the proceedipr I of the Arkansas legislature.
 was quite eloquent in his T n marks, and the audience paf a strict attention.
 MT. Brundidge and Mir. JonesA engaged in hot mix-up regardaW ing the law, MT. Brundidge saytlea ing he was representing thdgA states attorney and the state off A Arkansas in this matter. iys
 We want MT. Shumate brought E into court, sworn and examined said the congressman, Y will not be doing the d n any injustice in this caf@ iNisoAN
 MT. Jones replied
 speech, saying that the tg hasar the state was objecting showed conclusively that the defense could not get justice in this township and in Searcy.
 MT. Brundidge took the floor for the third time, saying that N because he was opposing change of venue was no sign that he had prejudice against the defense, ; for he did not. He wanted the 2 state to have fair trial, and also the defendant, and if the latter was not guilty of the charge the state wanted him acquitted.
 The court then ruled that he would favor the state by having MT. Shumate called. MT. Brun- didge proceeded to examine the witness who made the affidavit.
 Witness was in business and knew how prejudiced the people were.
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Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09
1lsLE CONVICTED
 OF CRAVE ROBBERY.
Gregory Tells Story of Desecra- tion of Pitts Grave n Rob- bery of the Tomb and Continuation of
 Schemes of
 Trio.

Searcy, Sept. 3. -Dr. k. G. Lightle was this afternoon ad- judged guilty of the offense of violating the grave and his pun ishment was fixed at six months in jail and fine of $2,000. Un- der the laws of Arkansas the off, fense is a misdemeanor, punish able by a fine of not less than $100 and Imprisonment in the county jail not less than six months. The trial was by jury in the court of Justice w. E. Harlan.
 The court room was crowded with spectators even through the morning hours when the jury was being made up.
 After several insurance agents had been called and testified as to the policies carried by Doctor R. c. Lightle and paid upon his supposed death and the story of Mrs. Pitts, widow of Ed Pitts, whose grave was robbed to fur nish a body to be burned, had been heard, the star witness of the prosecution, Walter Gregory, was called.
 GREGoRY's SENSATIONAL TEsTI-
 MONY.
 Walter Gregory was then called for, and considerable confusion followed. When order was re- stored the witness proceeded with his testimony. He had known Dr. Lightle for the past twelve years. He knew Ed Pitts, who died in April of this year and was buried at the cemetery Dr. Lightle, John Roberts and witness had scheme on foot to secure a body and burn it in Dr. Lightle's office. Dr. Lightle told witness to come to his office. The doctor told him he had S21, GOO life insurance, and they could collect it. John Roberts and Dr. Lightle said they would try to get a body from Little Rock. This was two or three weeks before he (Pitts) died. Witness told about the three go- ing to the grave of Ed Pitts, and how they saw Dandridge Nicely and Kay Deener. They had Roberts buggy and spade, and got one spade from Dr. Lightle. The witness watched first after they got to the grave of Ed Pitts, and the three took it time about delving into the grave. The coffin was not removed, but witness and Dr. Lightle got the body and wrapped it up in quilt and set the corpse up in a buggy and Dr. Lightle drove the buggy to his residence and witness and Roberts walked. They reached pr. Lightle's residence and found the doctor there, and the corpse was in the buggy. A new grave was already dug in Lightle's barn, and the body W S reburied.
 We took up the body of Ed Pitts on Tuesday night, after he was buried on Sunday" said Gregory. Witness had a conver- sation with Kay Deener next day on the street, and Deener asked witness what they were doing in the cemetery last night, :" and if they were burying a corpse or taking one"
 LIGHTLE SAID HE WOULD SEE
 DEENER.
 Witness reported this to the doctor, who said he would see Deener. Dr. Lightle told wit ness how he was going to leave his watch, thermometer and keys on Pitts body, and how he was going to walk to Bald Knob and would wear false whiskers and
Newport weekly independent., 1904-09-09

New Hazel dray to all parts of city. Telephone your orders to the Hazel. 22d4w
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

strong and clean and that will arouse
enthusiasm among the industrial
classes everywhere and inspire conf
dence and respect among all the indie
pendent voters of the nation. 1t is
Just this kind of a campaign that the
peoples party needs to establish itself
as the only practical reform party in
American politics worthy of the sup
port of the exploited middle classes.
And with Colonel Felter at the head
of this important committee the pe0-
pies party, in single campaign, Will
go forward to substantial achieve
ments, and bring to the support OF the
populist cause those scattered and d.
vided reform elements SO necessary for
its permanent existence and success.
The necessity for selecting the right
man for chairman OF the executive
committee, at this time, must impress
itself upon every earnest popullst
mind that stops to consider the re-
sponsibilities and opportunities OF a
reunited party in the coming presiden-
tial campaign.
South Dakota urges the selection OF
Colonel j. S. Felter for chairman OF
the national executive committee.
JOHN M. PEASE.
Mt. Vernon. S. u.