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Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12
COUNCIL MEETING.

At regular meeting of the council Monday evening the con- tracts for scavenger work in the First and Second wards were awarded to J. A. Friar and J. B. King respectively.
 The only other business trans acted was the approval of the previous minutes and allowance of accoun S.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12
BURGLARS COULDN'T
 STAND GUN PLAY.

Hot Springs, Aug. 8. An at- tempt was made by two masked men to hold up James McEwen of the firm of Looney & McEwen late Saturday night. Mir. Me Ewen was armed and showed fight. At the sight of pistol the robbers fled.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12

Newark, Aug. 3. The laha crowd ever assembled in Ne attended the picnic toda which Gov. Davis spoke. Davis spoke for about an and thirty minutes, during Hhe time he discussed the Ape plank in the Republican plattte and scored Harry Myers fthri fusing to engage in joint and, He read statistics in reItearfI increased taxation and ! crease in cash in the stat ury to show that his adn tion has been a progress He touched on the Ma case and said he
 charged with being an the old Confederates.
 He denied the allegation stated that the Confedd were now being more lEK. pensioned than ever bk the history of the stply 25 was frequently applaud of t
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12
STATE PENSION BOARD
 COMPLETES ITS WORK.
List of New Pensions Allowed in Jackson and Indepenence
 Counties.

The state pension board, con- sisting of State Auditor T. c. Monroe, Secretary of State J. W. Crockett and Gen. T. J. Churchill, commander of the Arkansas division U. c. ", Mon- day completed the examination of the reports of the county boards, so far as they have been received, and granted pensions ranging from $50 to $1OO to about 700 applicants. No increases in pensions were granted by the board, although number of ap- plications were received, as it was decided that the board had no power to increase pension after it was once granted.
 Over $160, 900 will be available for pensions, but it is expected that each pensiOner will hardly receive 48 per cent of the amounts allowed.
 The following is a complete list of the new pensions granted by the state board in Jackson and Independence counties:
 Jackson county s. F, Ander- son, $50; Mrs. D. E. Holloway, $50; Mrs. Jennie D. Petty, $50; l. J. Scott, $50; James R. CleN land, $25; Mary L. Boone, $50.
 Independence county -C. H. Churchwell, $50: s. E. Whitely, $50; Jacob c. Leonard, $25; T. B. Jackson, $25; c. w. Yates, $25; Abner s. Polsgrove, $50; Eliza beth Fulbright, $50; Mary A. Doggett, $50; Mary E. Jeffssu. $50; Eliza Hulsey. $50: EligELL.l Stiles, $50; Sallie M. a <. $50. t
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12
NOTICE OF ADM
 TORS SALkk

NOTICE is hereby given that Ial order of the Probate Court ofIonl Arkansas. made on the secon@ ,' 1904, the undersigned. as admin |. estate of August Jesse, deceased
 the PATH DAY OF AUG1 at the front door of the courf County, Arkansas. betweenj o'clock in the forenoon andY f afternoon of said day, offer/ bidder for cash, at public lands lyingin Jackson Gel The north half of the se southeast quarter; the southeast quarter, and the southwest quartet township fourteen (l4 Said sale to be fo1 debts.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12

state boards were letting men in who were not indigent.
 He defended his refusal to pardon Mart Vowell and gave the history of the case as we'll as Vowell's previous record in crime and declared that the telegrams from the different Confederate camps urging clemency, were in response to requests made by IN. F. Lamb, the attorney of l Vowell.
 It had been charged that he was an enemy of the public schools, yet his administration showed a big increase in the amount of taxes raised and spent for that purpose. He claimed a portion of the credit for the prosperity of the state, in having raised the assessments of rail- roads and other corporations. Arkansas was the only southern state out of debt and all this had been done in the past three years.
 The banks were paying hardly l 10 per cent of what is due from them, he declared, while the farmer in Grubbs is assessed for the full value of his old blind mule. As a member of the state board, he had raised the valua- tion of railroad properties S5, 500,- 900 during his first year as gov ernor, SIP, 100000 the second year and $2O,OO0, 900 the third year. The Iron Mountain was now assessed at $24,OOO a mile, whereas it was only S6,000 when ne went Into once.
 He didn't wonder that the rail- roads were not in love with him, but as the state debt was paid he proposed to recommend to the next legislature reduction of one-third the tax levy. He wanted the people to see that the next legislature did not try to impeach him, for he was tired of running for governor. He advocated the building of sep arate institution for the incura- bly, insane.
 The Little Rock ring had it in for him because he was the only poor man ever elected governor, as his worldly riches consisted of eight children and nine dogs. He didn't give dress balls be- cause he couldn't afford it and he and his wife didn't care for the society of the scissor-coated aristocracy. And while the Lit tie Rock crowd was sore he urged the Democrats of Jackson county to turn out and support the ticket that they might double their rep- resentation in the district con- vention, when he said Judge M. M. Stuckey would be a candidate for the judicial ermine.
 The vital issue of the cam paign he declared to be the mig ger question" raised by Roosevelt and Lodge, which was an effort to bring about social equality. The South had been getting along with the negroes alr right until Roosevelt dined Booker Washing ton, which brought a blush Of shame to our country. The speaker declared that Roosevelt's reelection may bring on war, which simply meant some "dead niggers. And if the Republi- can platform is carried out an investigation of the disfranchise- ment of the blacks made and the South's representation cut down, then will we have a robber tariff, the gold standard in all it's deformity, imperialism and at last a king, which will again in- volve the country in a dark cloud
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12
OR DAVIS
 DRAWS BIG CROWD.
Court Room Crowded to Hear Governor, Who Was Given Vigorous Applause Went After Wood Bolters and
 Harry Myers.
Harry Myers.

Ollt Ol Ile largest cTOWuS ever assembled in the circuit court room greeted Governor Davis here Tuesday night when he spoke by appointment upon the issues of the campaign.
 The audience embraced repre- sentatives from nearly all the country townships and was an enthusiastic body, who frequent ly punctuated the speakers re- marks with cheers of approval.
 Judge M. M. Stuckey intro duced Governor Davis and in doing so made reference to the failure of Harry Myers to meet him in joint debate and urged upon all the importance of giv- ing the governor the biggest ma jority ever secured in this state.
 The governor was greeted with cheers and prefaced his remarks with the statement that he was always glad to speak in Newport, for here he felt at home in the bosom of his friends, with no spies to trace his steps.
 
 The national ticket, he de- clared, demands our first con- sideration and then the state ticket. Myers was charged with being unwilling to submit on the hustings the dirty record of the Republican party when in power from '68 to "A.
 Crockett and Murphy were given his attention and severely criticized, for never before in the history of the state, he said, had the state election board fought the ticket of their own party, by naming men in most counties for election commissioners who were his bitter opponents and had de- clared in many cases that they would support Myers. Even in his home county, the only two men who did not speak to him would have been named, had not an outsider told them they were going too far, and in Jackson county, too, the recommendations of the regular committee would not have stood had not Will Old field read the riot act to Crockett and Murphy.
 The campaign had been a bit ter one, but the Democrats should present a solid phalanx on Sep tember 5. The Wood men were reminded of their oath taken to support the ticket. As for the Davis men he had nothing to say, as they were ready for a scrap or vote or anything" Even should Myers receive the full Wood vote (but he did not think, however, 5 per cent would be led astray) he would then fall 20, ,000 short of election.
 Myers pledge to appoint Dem ocrats to office where their pre- decessors had been members of that party was ridiculed as i'm probable and trifing with the confidence of the people. As for himself he promised to ap- point not only Democrats, but Jeff Davis Democrats.
 The governor then reviewed his administration, showing that when he went into the office of governor the state treasury held $285, 900 and on July 23, 1904, $1,- 157, ,000. He declared the Yan- kees only left 30 cents in the treasury in 1874 and that If
 
 Myers is elected they will have to chain him at night to keep him out of the treasury, for be- hind him stood that one-armed william, robber and rapist Powell Clayton, whose big toe he had to crawl up to and kiss to get +la ,,o,,ai,, VI tfn,, s5
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12
DEMURRER SUSTAINED.

Lonoke, Aug. 9. The man. daznas case of Hicks vs. House came up yesterday in the circuit
Newport weekly independent., 1904-08-12
LARGE CROWD

LARGE CROWD
 1hf evil. In the
 ecency are we Governor Defends run under our bauch, degrade cusses Negrdhe low thinkers Republican, ~ Y. evii! ,. Send
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Death of Mr.. Sam. Dawes.

The friends of Mr.. Sam Dawes
regretted to hear of his death
which occurred at his home in the
Dow neighbOrhood Sunday after
noon at six o'clock. His death
was not unexpected as he had
been i'll for some time with pneu-
monia and had been at death s
door for some days. Mr.. Dawes
was prosperous planter and
one who had many friends. He
leaves wife and two daughters
to whom THE DISPATCH with
many others extends sympathy.
The funeral services were held
at Beersheba Monday afternoon.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Will Draw A Big Crowd.

The piano contest at The Wo-
mans Store closes Friday, Jan
uary 22nd and the drawing will
take place that afternoon at three
o'clock. In addition to awarding
the piano there will be a cash
prize of $1,000 given to the hold
ers of the two number nearest
to the one drawing the piano, but
the person holding such tickets
must be present at the drawing;
all of which is fully explained in
the advertisement on third page
of this paper. Mr.. Leigh states
that up to date over 10000 tickets
have been issued, and as he ex-
poets a large crowd that day the
selling force at The Woman s
Store will be doubled in order to
handle the businesss The special
sale of laces, EN- broideries and
spring wash goods begins this
morning. They quote some very
low prices in their advertisement
this morning. Read what they
have to say.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Honor Roll. Mt. Vernon School.

Principals Room: Irene Coop
er. Esther Cooper, Polly Christie
pher, Fannie Christopher, Be-
atrice Dawes, Bertha Dawes, Leila
Dawes, Iona Dawes. Burton
Dawes, Walter Phillips. Roger
Reeves, Mary Reeves. Lena
Reeves, julius Spann, Alex
Spann, Dixie Shackleford, Davis
Shackleford, Aubry Stanley, Ar
thur Phillips, Lena Dawes.
Assistants Room: Elmer Ba-
singer, Rufus Clayton, Ben
Christopher, Miriam Cooper,
Erien Cooper. Laurenz Cooper,
Ethel Cooper, William Cooper,
Frank Cooper, Lee Beatty, Ida
Beatty. LA Beatty, Lucy Dawes,
Willie Dawes, lessee Robertson,
Frank Robertson, Frances
Shackelford, Ruby Stewart,
Winston Weathers, NJ d i e
Weathers. Mamie Weathers, Les
lie Ellis.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Tuesday. Jan. 10. 1904.

Following is the cotton letter
received from Gilbert & Clay
yesterday through ]. B. Harris
& Co.;
Favorable information and OPP
timistic opinions were so freely
circulated in the cotton market
to day that traders in sheer
mazement. were constrained to
adhere more strictly than ever to
the policy of conservatism.
The situation doubtless pos
sesses many of the merits that
were pointed out. but present day
speculation derives it's incentive
from the possibilities of the fu-
ture, permitting obvious facts to
take care of themselves. Liver
pool resumed the upward course
and cables conveyed the opinion
that excepting war, an advance
to 8 pence was certain. English
operators evidently see a better
prospect for business despite the
high level Of price, and crop ideas
are probably being trimmed.
The unamity of favorable opin-
ions alone sufficed to induce profit
taking for miscellaneous &C
counts, under the fear that too
much friendship would occasion
unsatisfactory results, but the
strength of spots reflected a
steady tone that prevailed
throughout the session.
So long as spots continue in
urgent request, efforts to precip-
itate a reactionary tendency will
avail little, and accounts from
dry goods and mill centers en-
courage the view that the mar
ket will be subject to a fair
trade demand some time ahead.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Stockholders Meet.

A meeting of the stockholders
of the Columbus Opera House
Company, was held at the Opera
House Monday afternoon. The
purpose of the meeting was to
devise some meaps for paying off
the debt on the building. Mr..
E. T. Moore was elected chair
man with DR.. r. S. Curry as
Secretary.
The affairs of the Company
were found to be as follows: The
present Indebtedness is SIG. $50,
with bonds for $4,000 at 6 per
cent. Since its formation the
Company has paid off $500 of this
debt each year. After some dis
cussion it was decided to appoint
a committee com posed Of Messrs.
E. IT. Moore, J. I. Armstrong
and John 2 Mayo, who will can
vass the Stockholders for sub
scriptions for the organization of
a new Company. OF the $4,000
desired, 81, 100 was raised on the
spot. The present worth of
the property is $4,000 and
the amount of stock paid IN
amounts to 81, 5000 with bonos
for $4,000. Thus, each present
stakeholder has only paid about
one third the actual cost of the
buildings. By subscribing for
Il times more stock than each
now holds all debts will be paid
off and the property will be
owned by the company. There
is no doubt In the minds of the
stockholders that the money will
be forthcoming by January %,
at which time the Company will
meet again to hear the report of
the committee.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Boys Badly Burned.

Fred and Eugene Hayslett
and Willie billiard were . the vic
Tins of a serious accident yes
terday afternoon. The boys
were playing near the old Wood
enware Factory and discovered a
can to which they set fire. A
violent explosion resulted, burn
ing the boys badly. DR.. Lip.
scomb was called in and dressed
their wounds. We are glad to
report that they are doing nicely
and while badly burnt their
wounds need not prove serious.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Mrs. IarIeY's Wax Works.

The Executive Committee of
the Public Library have on foot
a novel entertainment for the
near future Mrs. farley 5 Wax
Works is to be revived. A scene,
or series of scenes, familiar to
to everyone, full of humor and
pathos. The best talent of the
city will unite in making the en-
terprise a success. The opera
house has been secured through
the courtesy of Mr.. T. J. Locke,
Jr., and the work of cOstuming
the company is rapidly going
forward. The play is under eff
ficient management and will no
doubt prove a success.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
If UnweII

Try soc bottle of Herbine, notice
the improvements speedily effected in
your Appetite, Energy, Strength and
Vigor Watch how it brightens the
spirits, gives freedom from Indigestion
and Debility!
Isaac Story, Ava, Mo-, writes, Sept.
10th, 1900. Il was ia bad health, l had
stomach trouble for II months, also
dumb chiils. DR.. J. r. Mory prescrib
Herbine. it cured me in two weeks. I
cannot recommend il too highly, it viii
do all you claim for it.. :" Sold by
Johnston g. Cain.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Best Liniment on Earth.

Henry D. Baldwin, Supt. City Water
Works, Shullsburg, Wis, writes: II
have tried many kinds of liniment but
have never received much benefit until
I used Ballard s Snow Liniment for
rheumatism and pain. think it the
best Iiniment on earth. - 25c. soc and
81 a bottle at Johnston & Gaines.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Job Printing for the New Year.

Are you needing any printing
for the New Year? If so, let as
give you an estimate on the
same. We will be glad to sub
NIT samples and quote prices on
anything in the printing line.
Telephone US and we do the rest.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21

; United Confederate Veterans
Columbus, Miss, January b. 1904
With profound sorrow, the
mem bers of Isham Harrison
Camp No. q. U.C. V. have heard
that the great spirit of the illus
trious citizen and soldier, the
chivalrOus Commander of our
Federation, " has taken its fight
to Join the spirits Of Lee, Jackson,
the Johnstons and other great
Confederate leaders, who have
proceeded him to their final En-
campment upon the Other
Shore. "
At the first toscin of war, this
patriotic, and soon to become
illustriOus citizen and soldier,
raised ? company, and joining
the Army of Northern Virgins" "
rapidly won promotion, until he
reached the grade of Corps, and
one of the Wing Commanders of
the immortal Army of Northern
Virginia, and wherever danger
lurked, or deeds of high emprise
were needed, there he was found
in the forefront, fighting and
freely shedding his blood from
many wounds, and so continued
this dauntless soldier to do, until
the flag he loved was furled be-
hind the terms of surrender at
AppOmatOx.
In peace he was no less re
nowned than in war; and was
three times elected United States
Senator from, and twice Gov
ernor of, the Empire State of
Georgia, his conspicuous ability,
patriotism and courageous fdel-
ity to the trusts. com mitted to
him, together with his unsulled
integrity, shed fadeless Iustre
upon the whole Southland, yea,
upon the American name and
Character. Hence, it is, that his
name and fame will be cherished
and appreciated as one of the
priceless jewels of the Confed-
racy.
Therefore, be it resolved, that
this camp, cherishing for Gen1
Gordon IN life the most profound
reverence, regard and esteem.
does sincerely deplore his death
and sorrow with his family IN
their, and our Country's deep
bereavement.
Second. That this camp will
observe in silent meditation the
hour of our great Commanders
interment. and from its contem-
plation, drink deeply of the spirit
of patriotism and brotherly love
that inspired his lofty and noble
nature.
Third. That a copy of these
resolutions be engrossed and
sent the family of our distin
guished leader, and that copy
of them be furnished our city
papers for publication.
W. G. RICHARDS,
Z. Il. SYKES, Committee
n
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21

DR.. Schlessenger, spirituaIist
and medium, has been in the city
the past few days telling won
derful stories to those who call
upon him. Through him his
spirit brother Ben" recounts
the past and unravels the future,
cures all diseases, in fact does all
kinds of impossible things. He
will remain in the city some time
longer, being registered at the
Gilmer Hotel.
The reception given by the I j..
D. Q. at the Gilmer Hotel last
Tuesday evening was attended
by a large mum Der of guests who
enjoyed the occasion. The pro
gram as prepared by these ladies
was delightful one and during
the course of the evening dainty
refreshments were served.
We have on our desk the SOU
venir edition of the Eupora Prog
ress, edited aud published by
Mr. NJ. W. Sharp. The paper
Is a credit to the progressive
young tor, who is a former
loiau.o as boy and one who is
fast n aking his mark in the
newspaper world.
Rev. G. A. Wheeler, of Jasper,
Ala, will visit his brother, Mr..
V. B. Wheeler, and other rela-
tives IN this community on the
fifth Saturday and Sunday in
this month and while here will
preach for the congregation at
Lone Oak.
Mr.. George ". Waller, former
ly with The DISPATCH. has, with
others, formed company to be
known as the Waller Printing
Company with capital stock of
$4,000. The com any will oper-
ate IN Yazoo City.
We dump hundred pounds of
horehound cough drops in our
window every few days. This
shows how we sell them. John
ston & Game.
A delightful cough drop-old
Homestead Horehound Drops
at Johnston & Gaines.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
SimpIe Colds

Cease to be simple, if at all pro-
longed. The safest way is to put them
aside at the very beginning. Ballard s
Horehound Syrup stops a cold and
removes the cause of colds. 25c, soc,
and 81 bottle at Johnston & Gaines.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Money TO Lend.

Money to lend in this county
on improved f a N property.
For terms and particulars adj
dress, B. H. STRONG,
1-4-6m West Point Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Death of Mr.. Cleveland Cox.

Another sad death occurred in
the Dow neighborhood Sunday,
that of Mr.. Cleveland Cox. The
deceased was a young man just
entering his twenty third year.
He had been i'll with pneumonia
for several days. The funeral
was held Monday afternoon from
Tabernacle church. THE DIS
PATCH extends it's sympathies to
the bereaved mother and brother
in this dark hour of sorrow.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
For Rent.

Two unfinished rooms for
light housekeeping. Apply to
sos College street. i17-3t
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Money to Lend.

I have money to lend on good
security Apply to
1-9-1m z. p. LANDRUM.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Notice.

Positively no hunting or tres
on any of my lands.
CHAS. r. SMITH,
Artesia, Miss.
Nov. 9th, 1908. w1yr
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Weekly Market Report
..PREPARED BY

PREPARED BY.
J. n. STEVENS & SON.
THE MAIN STREET GROCERs.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Rev. CARLISLE ?. 8. Marlin, |. |. D.

Waverly, Texas. writes: ''Of morn
ing, when first rising, often find a
troublesome collection of phlegm,
which produces a cough, and is very
hard to dislodge; but small quantity
of Ballard 5 Horehound Syrup will at
once dislodge it. and the trouble is
over. know of it. and it is pleasant to
take. 1 can most cordially recommend
it to all persons needing a medicine
for throat or lung trouble. Price 25c,
SOC, 81 a bottle at Johnston & Game 3.
The third degree was confer
red on Mr.. w. B. Thames at the
meeting of the Odd Fellows Mon
day night, making him full
fledged member of that order.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21

Nov. 9th, 1908.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21
Resolutions OF Respect.

Head Quarters Isham Harrison Camp No. p
United Confederate Veterans
Columbus, Miss, January l3, 1904.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-21

Oldest 6anH in State With the Largest Banking Car