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Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
Five Hundred Representative Citizens Gather National Aid Keynote of Promi-
 nent Speakers.

Little Rock, Jan. 21. Good Roads Lead to Prosperity" is the motto of the Arkansas Good Roads Convention which opened in annual session in representa- tive hall at the state house yes terday at 2 p. m.
 About 800 delegates represent ing a great majority of the coun- ties in the state are represented in the assemblage. After the election of Hon. Sam 0. Sevier of Camden as chairman and Hon. o. c. Ludwig of Little Rock as secretary, the convention heard able addresses on pertinent sub- jects.
 The speakers included Hon. W.. H. Moore, president of the Ma tional Good Roads Association, and Hon. J. B. Killebrew of Nashville, Tenn, who is a spe- cial agent of the national gov ernment's public road inquiry department.
 National aid in road construct ion was the keynote of the ad- dresses. Great interest was shown in the suggestions of the speakers.
 The convention will conclude it's deliberations today.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
]LLEY PROBABLY
 MURDERED ON TRAIN.
further Facts About Finding of Dead Body Near Tuckerman
 Coroner Refuses to
 Give Up Remains.

9he body of George A. Pulley,
 feman of an extra gang on the kon Mountain, who was employ kd on the White River extension Ind in Northern Louisiana, is being held by Coroner Harrison at Tuckerman pending a more complete examination of the case, the signs of which point to mur- de,R
 A representative of the Reubel undertaking establishment came
 Wednesday from Little Rock 10 secure the body, but this was |efused by Coroner Harrison, tho insisted that an order from le dead mans relatives must
 company the request.
 The body was found Tuesday
 rning between 6 and 2 o'clock,
 stated in Wednesdays Inde-
 a1ent. A small suit case,
 ss,4s soqs had been opened and the
 yalts scattered, lay near the body. Also an empty pocket book, watch and large Colt re- volver, that had been pulled from the scabbard.
 Pulley is thought to have been decoyed into the vestibule be- tween the coaches shortly after No. 4 left Newport and there murdered for his money, as he had just cashed a check for $50, of which only $6 was found upon yhis person. Two deep gashes were found in his head as if from blows received and one arm was also badly bruised. The po- sition in which his body was found is said to preclude the idea soY the injuries having been re- lceived in falling from the train. The deceased has a brother living near Prescott and a sister and only child, Bryant Pulley, 5 years of age, at Beauxite, Ark. On his person was found an in surance policy for S2,0O0 in the Penn Mutual of Philadelphia, payable to the little boy.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
CANNON BALL
 TRAIN WRECKED.
Engineer and Fireman Escape By Jumping Before Train Crashed Into String of
 Box Cars.

Malvern, Jan. 20. The hDYr Mountain cannon ball train, No. 6, due here shortly before z o'clock, collided with a string of box cars in the yards here this evening and was partially wrecked. Several of the box cars were splintered and the en- zine of the passenger train was badly damaged.
 An engine to draw the cannon ball during the remainder of it's journey to St. Louis was secured from Little Rock, as was a wrecker, and the train was sent on it's way after a delay of sew eral hours.
 No one was seriously hurt by the wreck, although several were slightly bruised, and an employe of the dining car on the passen- ger train was cut in the forehead.
 The collision occurred a few hundred feet from the depot and was caused by a misplaced switch. It seems that some one had opened the switch after the arrival of the Ell Dorado train. There was no light on the switch stand and the engineer did not know of the misplaced switch un- til his engine had turned from the main line into a siding. See ing that a collision with a string of box cars was unavoidable, the engineer and fireman jumped and escaped without injury.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
WHIST CLUB MEETING.

Mrs. Narcie Minor, who is ever a very clever and accomplished hostess, entertained the Whist club Wednesday afternoon in a manner that contributed a great deal of pleasure to her guests.
 Delightful refreshments of frozen punch, nut salad, crack CTS, pickles and coffee were nice ly served, Mrs. Minor being as- sisted by Mesdames Gustave Jones and w. w. McMinn.
 The only invited guests of the club present were Misses Ray and Lucy Brandenburg.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

B. F. Hackney returned tc Little Rock Monday after a weeks visit to his home in this city.
 Miss Annie Shirley left Sun- day for a weeks visit to Jud- sonia.
 J. T. Craft of Sulphur Rock is visiting friends and relatives in our city this week.
 A dance was given at the resi- dence of Mrs. J. Clark Friday night which lasted until a late hour. Those present were: Mes danes R. West, w. Hurley, B. Montgomery, Misses Pearl and May McLain, Fannie West, Lillie and Laura Clark, Cora Kimber- lin, Annie Shirley, Mittie Doug lass, Myrtle Hettal, Messrs. Joe Armstrong, Fred Ray, Walter and Bob Clark, Geo. Hackney, Cromwell and Thurman West, Bud Stanley, Joe Ragsdale, Wm. Toothaker, Ed Stevens, Ed Isa- bell, Will Mover, Sam West, Walter Wallace, Ben Hackney, Oscar Roberts.
 J. R. Stanley is on the sick list this week. RATTLE Box.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
LIVERY MEN FARMERS DRAY MEN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize a good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
S39O FOR LETTERS TO
 ENCOURAGE EMIGRATION

The Rock Island system offers twenty prizes of the aggregate value of S390 for letters relative to the territory along it's lines in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kan sas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writers experiences since he settled in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he arrived, what measure of success has attended his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of the country in which he is located. Letters should not be less than 300 nor more than 1500 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the Southwest.
 Letters are desired not only from farmers and farmers wives, but also from merchants, school teachers, clergymen, from every one, in brief, who has a story to tell and who knows how to tell it.
 For circular giving details write to John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
DIAZ ITEMS.

Miss Myrtle Hettal of Corning is visiting in the city this week.
 Will Crawford returned Sun day from a two weeks visit to Judsonia.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
RELIEF SOCIETY'S
 GOOD REPORT.

The Newport Relief Society enters upon the year 1904 well supplied with funds for the de- mands of .lCer, with S299 in bank. So far there has been less than usual for the officers to do. The churches are kindly re- quested to report any deserving cases.
 At the election of officers the following were chosen for the year:
 Mrs. J. s. Wilmans, president.
 Mrs. w. A. Billingsley, vice. president.
 Mrs. c. B. Crook, secretary.
 Miss Lou Minor, treasurer.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

I. D. Price handles the Me Kinley 10c music and carries in stock at all times a full line of this popular and fast selling mu- sic. 87btf.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

For the news read the Daily Independent.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
FRIENDS GATHERED TO
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.
David 0. Noe was Eighty Years OLD
Yesterday Member of Church
so Years.

A number of the members of the
official board of Simpson M. e. church
and their wives gave surprise party
to David o. Noe at his home IN Water
street. 1t was the occasion of the
eightieth anniversary of his birthday.
Mr.. Noe has been member OF Simp-
son M. E. church for sixty years.
He was presented with bouquet
containing eighty carnations and a
cake with an appropriate inscription.
There were about twenty five present
and all enjoyed very pleasant even
ing. Refreshments were served and
about 10. 30 o'clock the guests LETT Tor
their homes wishing Mr.. Noe many
happy returns of the day. Mr.. Noe
wishes to express to his friends his
approximations Of their kindness.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Eloise Dover Entertained Her Friends Sat
urday Afternoon.

Miss Eloise Dover entertained
number of her friends at her home in
High street, Saturday, she being
twelve years old. Games and other
amusements whiled away the hours
and about o'clock refreshments were
served. Little Miss Dover received
many pretty gifts.
Among those present were the Misses
Clair Hartung, Ruth Stacey, Stella
Mason, Margaret Owens, Minnie and
Edith jackson, Hedyig Eskesen, Lydia
Oksen, Agnes Brown, Laura Regan,
Agnes JorRensen, Vera Sofeld, Edna
Krogh, Eloise Dover and the Masters
Valentine Affierbach, Joseph Donehue,
Bernard Leavy, Earl Cluny and Ira
Tice.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
British Steamer MenantiC is in
Trouble al this
Port.
ALLECE I'LL TREATMENT.
Vessel Arrived Here Sunday from AntO.
fOgasta. Chill, with Cargo Of Lead Bul.
lion for the Smeller-Crew Has Len
and Lawyer Said to Have eeen En-.
gagged.

The crew OF the British steamer
Menantic, Captain +. W. Hunt, which
arrived here Sunday from Antofogasta,
Chill, with cargo of lead and copper
bullion for the American Smelling
ana Refining Company, has left the
ship, saying that they were starved
and i'll treated throughout the voyage.
John. Anderson, an engineer, whose
home is in Passaic, has obtained the
services of a lawyer, it is said, to
bring action against the owner of the
vessel for wages and damages.
The Menantio has been coming to
this port for some time. She is big
steamer carrying a crew of thirty
men, and is owned by the North
Atlantic Steamship Company, of Bris-
tol, England.
1t is understood that Captain James
Parker, of this city, has been retained
by the crew TO bring suit against the
owners for damages. When News
reporter called at Captain Parker's
home on Water street, this morning,
he was informed that the lawyer was
in New York, and not expected home
until 6. 30 tonight. At Police Head
quarters it was said that n sailor had
called there yesterday morning and
told story of ~ treatment and star,
vation and was referred to lawyer
At the American Smelling and Re.
fininR Company it was said nothing
was known of the trouble between the
captain and the crew except that they
had seen tho lawyer visit the shir
yesterday.
The Menantic was due to sail for
Norfolk, Virginia, today for cargo
of coal.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
SURPRISED Mr.. GOLDMAN.
Was Presented with Loving Cup with Names
Upon it.

A pleasant surprise was given to M.
Goldman, of Hall avenue, by a num-
ber of his friends 1t was cleverly
pre-arranged where Mr.. M. Goldman
was invited to his brother Is for dinner
and upon his return home he found
everything in darkness. When he en-
tered the door the lights were sudden
ly turned on and everyone present was
masqued. During the evening another
surprise was sprung by the surprisers,
by presenting a silver loving cup ito
Mr.. Goldman. The presentation
speech was made by S. Brody and was
appreciatingly accepted with a few
remarks by the receiver.
Tables were set and all enjoyed a
feast Mr.. Goldman acted as toast
master. During the evening, to en-
tertain the guests, Stella Fine recited,
Annie Mintz sang, and Molly and
Annie Berger gave duet. The names
inscribe d on the loving cup were as
follows S. Brody, B. Goldman, H.
Shragovitz, N. jacobson, l. Willens,
J. Sher, N Berger, H. Daitz, D. Ber-
manu.. Joselson, D. Cohen,L. Braines,
I. Dorowitz, H. Rosen. J. Jaffe, s..
Jacobsen, H. Richman, !. Daitz, P.
Josselson, d. Splitter.
Among others present were L. Spitz-
er, J. Josselson, the Misses Annie and
Mollle Berger, Annie Mintz, Stella
Fine, Lena Goldman, NJ Weiss, and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mintz, OF New York.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
MISS THoRNALL DEAD.
Was We'll Known Here Where She was q
Former Resident.

Miss Isabel s. Thornall died Satur.
day night at II O'Clock at the residence
of her brother, William M. Thornall,
of Metuchen. Death was caused by
heart trouble and q complication OF
diseases. She was forty -one years of
age. Miss Thornall had been residing
with her brother for about two
months, having lived IN the house on
Jefferson street, owned by herself,
until few months ago, when she was
slightly injured in fire at the house.
She received quite a snock at the time
from which she never fully recovered.
Her last illness was of about four
weeks duration. Miss Thornall was
we'll known to many people in this
city, having attended the First Pres
byterian church for some time. She
was for number of years teacher
in the Reform School at Jamesburg
until compelled to resign on account
of failing health. She conducted q
class in music at her home in this city
up to short while ago.
The funeral services were held al
the home Of W. M. Thornall at 23C
O'Clock this afternoon, DR.. H. G
Mendenhall officiating. Interment
will be made in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
Captain Joseph C. Turner Passed
Away at His Home
Here.
HE HAD LIVED ALONE.
Talk ed Little About Himself and Few Knew
Him-He was Said to Have Served Un-
der Commodore Perry In Service Of
United States Received Pension from
the Government.

Perth Amboy has lost a unique
character in the death of Captain
Joseph @. Turner, of 279 Oak street,
who died at 8 O'Clock Sunday morning
at the residence of w. II. Fullerton,
129 New Brunswick avenue. His real
name is said to be Joseph A. Creigh-
ton, What few letters he received at
his home in this CITY were addressed
to J. @. Turner, but the majority of
his letters, up to a short time ago,
bore the address of Joseph A. CrieRh-
ton, 25 Catherine slip, New York.
He is declared to have gone to New
York to mail his letters.
Captain Turner, who was horn In
Holmesburg, Pa, i'll 1926, was of n very
secretive disposition. He lived by
himself in the house which nc owned,
at the above address, and never re.
vealed, so far as can be learned, any
facts concerning himself TO his ac-
quaintances in this city.
He is thought to have lived here for
about twenty years. He was, in the
service of the United States navy and
has been many years a pvnsioner,
but the amount OF his allowance was
never divulged by him TO anyone. To
q que est oner he is once reported to have
said: "No one but the government,
God Almighty and myself knows the
amount of my pension.
He served under Commodore Perry.
He was exceedingly tall and always
wore blue glasses. His shoulders had
the appearance of being exceedingly
broad, giving one the impression that
he had been man of great stature.
Three or four Gays ago he was taken
sick in store near his home and was
taken to the home of Mr.. Fullerton.
where he remained until his death,
which was caused by Bright's disease.
He had been somewhat friendly with
Mr.. Fullerton.
No one has appeared to claim his
body, but he is said to have relatives
living in Philadelphia. He had 500
in bills about his person and q small
amount of money in his pockets.
There were many interesting relics
found about his house.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
COUNTY'Ss BALANCE
SHOWS AN INCREASE.
Received Final Payment from Col.
IeCter Hall Of Perth AmbOy and
from Woodbridge Township.
Special to tie EVenfng NeaVs.

cVeCIHf ~ me EUeHlHsS NcVS'
New Brunswick, Feb. 23-The last
report of County Collector David Ser
viss, submitted to the Board of Free
holders, shows that the balance due
the county and in his hands is $99,
$50. S5, gain of over SIT, 900 since the
last report.
The Collector received 50, 1856. so for
taxes from Tax Collector q. f. Hall,
of Perth Amboy, this amount being
the final payment for the taxes from
that city. The collector of Wood
bridge township, B. O. Drummond,
has also made his final payment of
taxes to the county, the last amount
paid being 1921, sol. The total amount
received for taxes was 500, ,S42.S2
The payments for the month of jan
uary show that there was paid on the
Perth Amboy bridge work $l3.85 and
that the balance of the money remain
ing for this bridge is $54, ,251.21. On
the Perth Amboy city bridges $l85 was
paid out and on the Woodbridge town
ship bridge $30.7 On the Woodbridge
Greek bridge Sl35 was paid.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
Washington Hose Company En-
tertained Big Crowd in
Wilder Hall.
WERE IN FULL UNIFORM.
Many Turn Out to Assist the Fremen and
Enjoy their Hospitality Which is Well
Known-March was Feature for Num-
ber of Couples Which Took Part-The
Committees In Charge Of the Affair.

Members of Washington Hose Com
pany No. 2 showed, last night, at
their eighth annual ball in Wilder
Hall, that they could entertain in full
uniform as well as fight fires in rubber
coats and boots. The crowd, in spite
of the fact that it is lent, was one
of the largest seen in many weeks.
They had royal good time dancing
and at II O'Clock they were entertain
ed with a few songs by James Ward.
The grand march, led by Frank
vanSickle and Miss Lehia Peterson,
stared at 1130 O'Clock. At 1880
Dominic Antonio rendered a few
songs. He was followed by r. A.
Lind, who made the crowd laugh with
his coon songs.
The following committee was in
charge of the ball, and they were well
pleased with the success: Arrange
ments, Edward Baker, chairman, t.
Aohenberg, Edward LuDd, James
Lynch, f. VanSyckle; Floor, Frank
VanSyckle, floor manager, George
Seaman, Paul Geske, Charles Cornell
ius, William Aohenborg; Reception,
L. H. Frank, A.. Seguine. Charles
Reed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
Local Union Entertain Friends
from Building Trades at
Anniversary.
THE ORGANIZER SPEAKS.
SOciabiIiIy was the Main Feature and
Everybody Enjoyed Themselves Thor-
oughIy- Speakers from Camden and
Philadelphia were Present Supper
was Served.
was Served.

The eighth annual smoker and ami
versary of Carpenters Union No. So,
held in the Odd Fellows Building.
Saturday night, was attended by repre-
sentatives of allnbuilding trades in the
city. Pipes and tobacco were passed
and all enjoyed quiet smoke and
Chat, telling of old times for half an
hour, when the announcement was
made that P. J. Mcclure, of Camden.
the founder and first organizer OF the
carpenters union, was present He
was called upon for a speech In re-
sponse he took for his subject. Trade
Union.
John H. Clarke. the president of
the Philad lphia District Council,
also made a short address. Accom-
panying these speakers was John
Neuderfiller, of WissinoninR, near
Philadelphia, merchant, who il
great friend of the laboring man.
Christian Lund, president of the
local union, made an address of well
come and short speeches were made
by Arthur A. Quinn, district organ
izer, Peter Damgaard, Adolph Koyen
and John f. Feeney. Following the
speeches supper was served.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
WEEKLY CARD PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peterson Won the
Prizes Last Night.

The Weekly Gard Party met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles M.
Peterson, on Gordon street, last night.
The gentleman prize, sofa pillow,
was won by Charles Peterson. The
Ladies' prize was also sofa pillow
and it was won by Mrs. Peterson.
Those in the party were Misses Ida
and Mamie Miller, Miss Phronie
Mead, Miss Daisy FRANKIE, Miss Matil-
da Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M.
Peterson, L. b. Moore, Francis Sea-
man, Frank Woglom, Louis Mead.
George and Herbert Woglom.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
Concert in Baptist Church Large
" Attended and all Were
Enthusiastic.
WAS BY LOCAL TALENT
Two of the Artists were from Out of Town
but the others we're of this City Man.
doIin Club was a Great Feature and
was Heartily Applauded-F.R. ConkIin's
Solos were Greatly Enjoyed.

A successful and enjoyable concert
was that given in the First Baptist
church last night under the auspices
of the Ladies Aid Society. The talent
was excellent and the program well
arranged. The Lyric Mandolin club
rendered o number of selections i'll a
pleasing manner. The other artists
we're Miss Hawkins, elocutionist, +.
r. Conklin, of this city, bass soloist,
and J. Slaight, of Tottenville. tenor
soloist.
The first number, medley of nation
al airs. by the Mandolin Club, re-
ceived n hearty encore Mr.. Conklin
sang 1.-THE Man at the Wheel" Ger
rd Barton, and responded to the
encore. The "Flower Song" Lange,
by the Mandolin club, was followed
by a humorous recitation by Miss
Hawkins.
Mr.. Slaight's solo was followed by
Evening Star" Wagner, by the Man
dollin Club.
Tho first number in the second part
was a solo by Mr.. Conklin, Shadows,
Laddie," by H. Clough -Leignter,
which was followed by the Armour
er's Song from the opera Robin
hood" by Reginald deKoven. Mr..
Conklin was at his best in The latter
solo.
"Our Directors" Daniels, by the
Mandolin Club, preceded a humorous
recitation by Miss Hawkins, Mona, F"
by Mr.. Slaight, was well liked. The
overture, Lustspiel" by the Mando-
lin Club, clr sed the program.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
THEATRE PARTIES.
Several fro this City were in New York
and Newark Yesterday.

There wero several theatre parties
made up in this city yesterday. Miss
Anna Ryan, Miss Eta Gibbons, Miss
Celia Hartung and Miss Elizabeth
Ryan, were at the American, in New
York; Harry White was at the 18th
Street theatre; John O'Mara and John
Smith were at the Third avenue ;
Herbert Eyerkuss, Percy Mallet and
Edward Lemboke were at the Academy
of Music; Miss May Murray, Miss
Jennie M rtha, Harry Durrua and
Arnold Lund attended Proctor's in
Newark; Louis Ernst and Birden
Golden spent the afternoon at Keith S
in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
A STATEMENT.

In order to avoid MISUNDERSTANDING
and Misrepresentation, Mr.. Charles
@. Anderson, the newsdealer, wishes
to announce to his friends and Gus
toners that Chris Larson is no longer
associated with him In the newspaper
business. Mr.. Anderson has secured
the services of another carrier and he
is in position to serve his customers
as regularly as heretofore.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
MISS B0OLE ENTERTAINED.
Friends Spend Pleasant Evening at Cards
Musical Selections.

A pleasant evening was spent at the
home of W. w. Bodle, 83 Rector
street, Saturday night by a number of
friends of Miss Mary Bodle. Cards
and music were enjoyed and refresh
ments served.
Among those present were the Misses
Lillian Fretz, Nellie Hartshorne
Margie Hermann and Mary Bodle +;
Messrs. Edward DeWilton, Harry o.
Bishop and Mr.. Jacque; Mrs. Joseph
Thomas and Mr.. Frank Andruss, of
New York.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-23
EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY.
New Organization Formed in t Is City
Sunday.

A now organization was formed
Sunday Its purpose will be educa-
tion and it has been named The Heb
rev Educational Association. B.
Lippman was temporary chairman,
and A. Beckhoff temporary secretary.
The following are the organizers: L,
Schwartz, A. Belikove, l.. Braines,
B. Lippman, Mr.. Rippen, L. Singer,
s. Polonsky. They will have their
second meeting next Sunday to perfect
all plans aud elect officers.