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Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
NEITHER SIDE
 CONCEDES DEFEAT.
Contest For Governorship Mar rowing Down Dinsmore De- feated For Congress
 Macon Renominated
 Over Parrish.

Little Rock. March 29. Both Davis and Wood claim their elec- 'tion. The returns are coming in slowly, but in a few days the at mosphere will be cleared. Pu- laski county is now in doubt, the Davis people claiming that Bayou Meto township gives the county to Davis by 69 votes. The Wood people refuse to accept their fg- ures as the vote of several pre- cincts is contested. The returns will be canvassed today.
 Davis nowappears to have coun- ties entitled to 214 delegates in the state convention and Wood counties with 164 representatives, leaving GA delegates still uncer- tain.
 Congressman Hugh Dinsmore has been defeated by J. c. Floyd of Yellville and R. B. Macon has been nominated over Parrish.
 Wood has carried Ashley, Boone, Union, Hampstead and Crittenden, several of which were in doubt Monday.
 Davis has added to his list, Poinsett, Newton, Fulton, Ben ton, Ouachita and Little River.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01

him. This she refused to do and warned him that he should not press the matter any further. He was persistent, and notified her that he would be at her fathers house at about 9 o'clock. All this MT. Hancock knew. He had studied and prayed over the matter and sought to be guided aright. He did not want to kill the man who had disgraced and blighted the happiness of his home, and after the deed had been accomplished he had sought with the forbearance that few men would show to reclaim his erring child by seeking her in the far away Dakota and bringing her back to her home and mother. What else could he do when the
 
 penitent daughter was again un- der the protection of the parental roof and shielded from tempta- tion? What else could a manly father do when this man per sistedss in bringing further dis honor to his home?
 At the time the shooting oc- cured MT. Hall was talking to Prof. Bizzell about the affair, stating that he would have the young lady.
 At 11:30 Wednesday night a coroner's jury returned a verdict to the effect that Hall came to his death at the hands of A. G. Hancock
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The city fathers got together Monday evening in regular ses- sion and transacted business of a routine nature. The previous minutes were approved and the accounts presented allowed.
 Mayor Grubbs appointed Wish on and Thompson a committee to investigate and report upon the fencing of the city cemetery property.
 Night Watchman H. c. Huff man was instructed to look after the steeet lights and make a re- port upon same to the council each week.
 MT. J. E. Mann, a jeweler of Newport, Arkansas, was here last Saturday prospecting, and we learn has decided to locate here. He expects to return about April 1st,, and will have a window in the Moss grocery and restaurant on Poplar street. MT. Mann comes he1e with the high est recommendations as a first class, up-to-date jeweler, and we take pleasure in bidding him welcome to our town. Marianne Index.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
TWO FAMILIES
 PLOTTED OUT.
Cyclone Sweeps Country North of Charlottesville Six Lives Lost and Much Dam-
 age Done.

Charlottesville, Mo, March 27. "A cyclone swept the country twenty miles north of here last night, causing a great loss of life and destroying thousands of dol lars worth of property.
 The wires have been down all day and authentic news has been hard to get, but as belated re- ports come in, the loss of life and property increases.
 It is now known that six lives have been lost and thousands of dollars worth of property de- stroyed.
 It is feared a full report will reveal a terrible disaster. Yes terday was very hot and just after dark the cyclone burst it's furious wrath from a funnel shaped cloud, sweeping a path three hundred yards wide in which not a living soul was left.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
STABBED TO DEATH.
John Loftin Kills Negro Whom it is Alleged Tried to Knock Him From Walk the
 Third Time.

George Moore, a large black negro employed at the libery barn |of Robinson & Hobgood, was stabbed and killed Tuesday morn ing about 8:20 o'clock in front of Wilmans Bros.' store by John Loftin, Jr., of Jacksonport.
 The two had disputed over a horse at the stable last week and according to Kirby Coe, who was with Loftin early Tuesday morn- ing, Moore had knocked Loftin off the walk in front of Wolff Goldman's between 5 and Go clock and when Coe started to inter- fere the negro ran, but seemed to be trying to pull a gun from an inside pocket of his trousers.
 Moore is alleged to have again showed Loftin from the walk and when he tried his game third time met with fatal results, as Loftin stabbed him a blow which penetrated the heart. The blade entered one inch to the right of the median line of sternum and three inches below the junction of the clavicle.
 The negro ran a block east and fell headlong into the gutter in front of the Bank of Newport. A few minutes later he was car- ried to the office of Dr. G. K. Stephens, where he soon ex- pired.
 coRoNER's INQUEST.
 Coroner F. J. Harrison of Tuckerman was summoned and began an examination of than ceased's body, also takj
 dence of witnesses as
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
OBJECTED TO LEE.
Citizens of Glaize Objected to Breckenridge Township Judge and Insisted
 On CIR. Shelley.

The election passed off quietly at this place, with the exception of a hitch as to the judgeship, w. w. Lee being objected to on account of his being resident of Breckenridge township. The remaining two judges, Ross and Henry, claimed the right to se- feet the third. This was also objected to by the voters, who claimed the privilege to select, and accordingly c. R. Shelley was chosen over MT. Calhoon, the choice of the Davis faction.
 The results were not known in time to be sent in that night on account of the inability of the judges and clerks to read the ballots and keep tally. They were truly of the one gallused type, with possibly one excep- tion.
 W. w. Lee, H. Deitz, J. H. Phillips, Harrel Deitz, Frank Heaton, Joe Heaton and Oliver Estell, all of Breckenridge town- ship, voted here. Estell and Joe Heaton are open and avowed Republicans. CITIZEN.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01

Batesville, but Cotter reports ad- ditional rains and the expectation of a further rise, and reports from the head waters of Black are not reassuring. At Poplar Bluff the water is still in the Iron Mountain depot, and for six miles above that town the track is par tlally submerged and in many places has been washed away.
 All through trains on the Iron Mountain are being sent around from Bald Knob via Fair Oaks and the Cotton Belt to Cairo. though a local train runs over the main line from Poplar Bluff to Texarkana on the schedules of Nos. z and 8.
 Tuesday noon the river had reached 29 feet on the gauge. which places much of Oil Trough under water and surrounds the city of Newport with water.
 The Iron Mountain yards are filling up with water and the lower end of town, on Hazel and Laurel streets, is flooded, through failure to close the culvert in the Choctaw railroad dump.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
s. n'N sah's e1sn.s FATHER.
Austin Merchant Who Eloped With Bat tesville Girl Killed By H@ Father, H. c.
 Handbck, in Bates
 vile Wednesday

BatesvilIs, March 23. s. M. Hall, a welAknown merchant of Austin, Lonpke county, was shot and instantly killed here at 8 o'clock tonight by H. c. Hancock of this place. Hall was shot three timesl The tragedy is the sequel to the elopement of Hall and Miss Bessie Hancock, in January last.
 Hall recently returned to Ar kansas and stated that he pro- posed to try to live down the past and resume business at Aus tn. Miss Hancock had been brought to her home here by her father. Hall arrived at Bates vile this afternoon, for what purpose is not made clear yet. Hancock learned that Hall was
 
 here and the developments show that he hunted him up. It was evident Hancock believed Hall had come to Batesville because Miss Hancock was here.
 NO WORDS PASSED.
 Hancock came upon Hall in front of the court house at 8 o'clock tonight. There was no words between the men. Han cock immediately pulled a re- volver and began firing at Hall. He fired probably four or five shots, three taking effect in vi tai parts and any one of which was sufficient to cause death. Hall fell after the first shot, dy- ing almost instantly. After the shooting Hancock surrendered to the sheriff and was placed in jail.
 Much excitement followed the tragic occurrence. Hancock made no formal statement of his req sons for killing Hall, beyond the simple remark that Hall had led his daughter astray.
 With the return of Miss Han- cock to Arkansas recently it was supposed by many that her sen- sational elopement with Hall last January would become merely a reminiscence. The girls father followed the elopers to Montana before he overlook them, and he induced his daughter to return home with him. Not long after that Hall, too, came back to Ar kansas.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
GOLDMAN DESTROYED.
Entire Business Portion of the Arkansas Town Burned to
 the Ground.

Stuttgart, Ark, March 28. -
 The entire business portion of the town of Goldman, including the postoffice, five miles west of this city, burned to the ground at 6 o'clock Saturday night. The principal losers are c. A. Euler and w. A. Meacham, whose loses are $2,000 each. There was no insurance, and the origin of the fire is unknown.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
OVERFLOW THREATENED.
White River Continues to Rise Below the Mouth of Black. White is Now Pouring a
 Flood of Water into
 the Bottoms.
the Bottoms.

Just one year ago the crest of the White river rise passed this point, the gauge registering 28.8 feet. This year, however, all the indications point to higher water and probably a serious overflow.
 White river has beer falling at
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
KIRKLAND LIQUORS
 DESTROYED BY SHERIFF.

Under an order issued by Judge F. D. Fulkerson of the cir cult court the Kirkland stock of liquors, which was seized nearly three years ago under prohibi- tion times as contraband goods, was destroyed Thursday morning at 9:3Q o'clock by Sheriff R. w. Randy.
 The confscation of these goods was carried to the supreme court, which body recently affirmed the decision of the lower court in ox; dering their destruction.
 The stock consisted of .,sex6 teen barrels of whiskeS barrels of bottled v thirteen or fourteen ca beer, and has been stored m Y of the downstairs rooms at court house.
 Sheriff Randy directed the work of destruction and the odor of liquor from broken barrels could be detected several blocks away, attracting quite crowd of spectators.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
HANCOCK AVENGED
 HALLS WRONG.
Story of Facts Which Followed Elopement of Hall With Mss Bessie Hancock Fathers Trip to Dakota - Hall Returned to Bates
 vile Father
 Forced to
 Act.

A. G. Hancock of Batesville, who shot and killed s. M. Hall in front of the court house in that city Wednesday evening, was on Thursday admitted to bail in the sum of S1, 800 by Judge Fulkerson, a number of promi- nent citizens volunteering to sign same.
 His attorneys are Yancey, Reeder $ Casey and he apparent ly has public sympathy with him as he is reputed to be a quiet, orderly citizen. Hancock and Hall had married sisters and the young lady with whom the latter eloped was thus his Wife's niece. Miss Hancock had been employed during 1903 as bookkeeper for MT. Hall and an attachment sprang up between them.
 The story of their elopement, the return home of the daughter and Halls unsuccessful attempt to get the girl to again leave her home are told by the Batesville Bee as follows:
 After clipping they went to Yankton, South Dakota, where Hall expected to get divorce and marry Miss Hancock.
 After they had been in South Dakota a short time MT. Hancock went to Yankton and brought his daughter back home. After reaching that city MT. Hancock had Hall arrested for adultery. He was fined $500. After being fined for the first offense he was rearrested on a similar charge, but was released on his own recognizance and given his liber- ty subject to good behavior. The affair cteated great sensation in Yankton.
 Alter Hall was released in Dakota he went to Oklahoma CNy and the next time he was heard from he was in this city. He Slipped in last Thursday night, accompanied by two ruff fans from Cotter. They had a boat in which they expected to make their escape and kept them selves concealed in the river bot tom across the bayou. Hall was in disguise. He was here to in- duce the young lady to again leave with him. In his efforts he offered Mark Luster SEQ to carry a note from him to Miss Bessie, but MT. Luster promptly refused to do so. Mir. Hancock was informed that Hall was in the city and he and family were on their guard. Saturday even- ing Hall went to a negro woman's house in the eastern part of the city and induced her to attempt toaeliver the note, which read as follows:
 !" Bessie. am at this wom- ans house. l will never leave without you. I want you to come here tonight. I have every thing arranged; we will make our escape. Daring, do not be afraid to make the effort. I would rather lay my life down than to leave without you, dar- ling, Give me my life. Sam.
 This note was given to the family and the officers at once instituted a search for Hall and finally arrested him Saturday night and placed him in jail.
 After his arrest MT. Hancock went to see him and insisted on 
 him going back home and live with his wife and look after his business, but he would not listen to such an argument, affirming that he would have the young lady. He put up $1, 900 for his appearance before the court We'd nesday and left the city Sunday
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01
MILLINERY OPENING.

The millinery opening of Mrs. Mattie Moore was held Monday afternoon and was largely at tended. A most excellent dis play of millinery was shown, which reflects great credit upon Miss PreVallett, who is with Mrs. Moore this season. The decorations were beautiful. A dainty lunch was served and sou venirs of little Japanese fans were given to all visitors.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01

Dr. and Mrs. c. Pope have re- turned from Beebe, where they have been attending the Searcy district conference in session at that place.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01

of trouble and dOlIVn bre Colts revolver upon the person of tI| who is said to have hal nature by some, and was able negro in the opiniod CTS.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01

Eugene Wallace is verJ
 Walter Martin is conl his room by sickness.
 MT. and Mrs. c. B. Irb' returned from St, Louis.
 Mrs. Walter Harris, W been very siek in Hot Spr reported beths
 Elza Lipplnanh of SV the city.
 Dr. Henry Owen we] Monday noon.
 Mrs. A. H. McD Donald Weldon Monday |
 c. R. Hite made a \ trip to Little Rock Monda
 D. Terry and son Gharl to Ft. Smith Monday on bl
 Tom Owen of Batesville erly with J. L. Sells, spe day in Newport.
 Mrs. R. w. Bandy ' Thursday night from a Little Rock friends.
 Joe M. Berger, Jr., [ Monday from spending with his parents in ,
 Mrs. Rina Wishq Friday afternoon frol visit to relatives in E She was accompanie her sister, Mrs. T. D. ll
 Geo. R. Hays, accornps his two little daughter and Mary Francis an6 M Stuckey expect tos day night for Sts visit to Mfrs. Ha for n1edical trea atIiae
 James P. Duck, orlsas frouah's most pfo ||I CTS, has moved has gone to I dfally \
 termed "the o1. for their worl
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-01

". G. Senteney of and Miss Bevie Ray of q phia were married Idt the of the bride Sunday afte and arrived in Newport Md morning, MT. Senten66h ia the Mutual Indemnity Rock. Mir. and Mrs. will be at home at Mrx Vine street. 41
 MT. and Mrs. BaSsEerj have the sympathy of o1r in the death of their Iittle Baxter, IT,, which occurred Ir|| day evening at 7 O'Clock ThI little babe was only four inontII old and was sick but aIfew hour3 The funeral took place MondsI afternoon, at 3 o'clock from fh family residence on HAzel stred
 Hon. Gustave Jones retur.I Friday night from Clay co,,1 1|s| where he has bed 2 can,pa in the interest JudSe d Wood. He exp, edf fhis beI] that Clay county Ia lina| B on election day for JudQe & D. Wood, though whiskey been ordered in wholesale lo subvert the will of the peou this prohibition territory.
 Up to press hour not a t had passed through Newpor the Iron Mountain since N went south about 6::30 Fr evening and little mail has received since Thursd6 Batesville passeng2 vented from goiQI
 landslide whi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-28
BANKER OF U. OF NJ. BOYS
SEEKS HEALTH IN WEST

Sam Reynolds, known to every u. of
M. man for the past twenty years, has
ceased to welcome customers at his
barber shop near the university. Brok-
en- in health and with barely enough
money to buy ticket to California,
Mr.. Reynolds leaves today for San
Diago. Minnesota winters have under
mined his health and the money lent to
needy students has depleted his pocket
book.
Reynolds shop more nearly re-.
sembles students college joint than
any institution in the neighborhood of
the university. The walls are lined
with pictures Of college teams and rare
prints and pictures that are the joy Of
the freshmen and returning graduates.
It is joint that has become as famous
as the "Big W at New Haven or
"Bill' 50 at Harvard. The departure
Of Mr.. Reynolds is regretted by the
student body at large.
81 DON mind losing the money!
said Mr.. Reynolds this morning. "The
little dribbles handed out to the boys
have probably done them lots Of service.
knew at the time that I would never
see the loans again. What bothers me
is that I have got to leave the place
that has become more of a home to me
than I will ever find again. 10 think
that man should live here twenty
years and have the friends that
| thought I had and then be forced to
start life all over again in strange
country! - ~. ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-28
The Christmas American Bow.

r THE AMERICAN BOY for Christ
mas will delight the boys heart from
it's front cover design representing a
young hunter, his dog, gun and game,
clear thru to the last page. It contains
ent stories, leading articles and items
of interest to boys.ae AS especially APP
propriate to the Christmas season are:
s'Father Lanuite2s Price, by Lillian
". Lambert; HsKersey,,' by Evelyn NJ.
Woed Lovsjoy; ,a9pcle SANS rSr; Santa
Presents in the Navy 20, Other e. stories
ITO Success, y being an Interview with
ex-senator, T..aWeGRMmer aof Detroit;
GA Message t0vAmerican 'Boys,N by
Governor Montaguew of Virginia; the
first two Chapters of Kirk Munroe' IS
new story - Eoas ther Makado,,;; James
Mceregor BiI ai F 9M oose Hunt - Ky y
with Boys,'a being the last contribu-
ton FROM the pen of the late G.. A. Hen
ty; Basket Ba1,1' BY George T. Hep
bron, Secretary Amateur Athletic Bias
ket Ball Committee;s ~" Uncle Sam s
New Pupils, describing how Uncle
Sam is teaching young Filipinos in this
country; ...skatingg,,4, by George p.
can Championships for speed and figure
Faiied5';* 1.-THE champion of the
Lake." by Williani Heyliger; number
two Of the ''Among the Birds" series;
General Nathaniel Greene biog-
raphy by Marianne G. sP1ratley; "The
Franks of Jimmy Lane humorous
story by Jonas Jutton; A Feline
E%ry an saima story by LIZ Sdare q
sea story; further chapters. of MY
Four Years at West Point by grad
uate; "Playing Push-Ball,'' by W
Frank Mcclure; installment number
five of "Clever Work with the Pocket
Knife,' by John L.. Dougheny, and in
addition smaller articles: too numerous
ments, namely: Stamps, Coins ant
Curios, Amateur j. Journalism, Money
Making and Puzzles.
Get copy. The Plymouth Clothing
House, Boys Department.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-28
EAST SIDE TO HAVE
AN INSURANCE PATROL

East Minneapolis is to have an in
surance patrol to protect the property
OF merchants and large manufacturing
concerns in the East Side districts. The
property on University avenue and
Sixth avenue Sc was formally trans
ferred Friday by E. c.. Pratt to the
Minneapolis board Of underwriters for
$4,000. 1t is the old Pratt estate and
will place the salvage corps within
easy reach Of the East Side mills and
other East Side factories and business
houses to the manufacturing and bust
ness centers. The land is 66x165 feet
and is within six blocks from Central
avenue. s~& --.<sr u Is.
Building operations will be begun at
once, Plans have already: been made.
The building is to be a large stone
structure two stories high. 1t will be
much better equipped than the quarters
occupied by corps l and 2 on Hennepin
as the equipment will be Of the very lat:
est. Superintendent John T. Ruane will
be at the head of, the corps, but his
headquarters will remain with the Hen.
nepin avenue patrolhouse. Ten men of
experience and efficiency will make up
the corps. -.- 800
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-28
CHANCE FOR AMATEURS
they May go ON at the Unique An,
Thursday Evening.

Any aspiring person Of either sex may
become real actor for at least one even
ing. And mayhap that one evening may
show whether he has any talent, or
whether he must rather take to the tall
timber Of despair and give 1t up
Minneapolis has given to the stage
many good people in all lines from vau-
deville to drama. That every one may
have an equal chance to get a start, the
management Of the Unique theater will
give over an hour every week to anna
teur efforts, and the $50 performance
Thursday evening has been selected as
the proper time. Those who desire Ic
enter the lists can leave their names al
the box office, and report for rehearsa
Thursday morning, and they will be giver
their chance.
Several have already entered for thu
prize which the management has hung
upsfor the one who secures the most ia.
vorable reception from the audience
While not all the acts may prove good
there will at least be fun for those who
watch the efforts, and !, the amateur
hour is expected to prove great trea
in more ways. than one.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-28
ORDER Is EXPEDITED
Judge Pond Thought to Be Considering
Northwestern Guaranty Loan Affairs.

Judge G. M. Pond was closeted with
his court reporter and it was whispere ed
that he was preparing an order in the
receivership matter Of the old North
western Guaranty Loan company. The
order is believed to allow the final re-
port Of Receiver W. r. Hale in which
he. and his attorneys ARE given SIC, 900
for their services and expenses and
about thirteen thousand dollars, all that
remains of the assets, is ordered dis
tributed among the creditors =.
There was some opposition to the re-
port and the matter was argued several
weeks ago. The full bench has had the
matter under consideration and it is
said that there has been some differ
ence of opinion and that Judges Cray,
Brooks and Harrison have withdrawn
J from the case on account Of having
formally represented creditors Of the
defunct corporation. 3. y@E~s
With the present order the company 8
affairs will be closed up and an end
will be brought to a litigation which
has been going on for more than ten
years. ~