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Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
PLAY PLEASED
 NEWPORT AUDIENCE.

One of the strongest religious plays ever presented in our To- cal opera house was that of Tues day evening, when "The Sign of the Cross" was witnessed by a large audience, who went away thoroughly satisfied and bettered by this intensely dramatic pro- duction.
 "The Sign of the Cross" fol- lows in the lines of "Quo Vadis. !" It is laid in those dark days of Rome, when Nero sought by vil- est torture and death the exter- imitation of the hated sect of Christians, followers of the Naz- arene, and beautifully portrays the faith of this persecuted peo- pie in the face of death, that be- came the marvel of this vice-lov- ing empire of wanton woman kind and depraved man. In such surroundings is thrown a beautiful love story. Marcus Superbus, prefect of Rome, and counselor of Nero, a man for all his licentiousness, who has not degenerated with his associates, falls in love with a beautiful and virtuous Christian girl, and as he studies her character and learns from her willingness to die rath- CT than to sacrifice her faith, the principles of the new religion, he throws his mighty manhood and influence with the emperor, upon the side of right, and failing there to win his cause, rises equal to the climax of the drama and accepts deaCh m the taltn ana TOT the cause of his beloved.
 Walter Law is this Superbus. His portrayal is equal to the highest conception of the man. Big in statue, he performs splen- didly the noble Roman, and it is especially to his credit that he towers as thelstar should in such a caste of talen&
 Mercia, who ldeks only beauty,
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
GOOD SHOWING
 OF LOCAL OFFICE

The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company is pre- pairing to make great and impor- tant improvements in it's system throughout the state. The man. agers of the different local ex- changes in the state were called in to Little Rock Thursday to consult with General Superin- tendent c. A. Gates of Dallas with reference to the work of the management. Among those present were Managers Frank Jamison of Brinkley, William Padgett of Fort Smith, Mrs. T. B. Prue of Forrest City, Curtis Stout of Helena, F. R. Lee of Hot Springs, H.G. Brickhouse of .Jol&sboro, H. E. Roberts of Mansfield, w. s. Hunter of Ma rianna, c. s. Mulheron of New port, O. B Dormer of Pine Bluff, D. R. Campbell of Paragould, w. T. Meek of Russellville, R. l.. Kimbrough of Van Buren, o. H. Howell of Walnut Ridge.
 In collections and the small number of bad accounts held, the Newport office leads for the state of Arkansas.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
SUPREME COURT
 RESUMES SETTINGS.

Little Rock, Ark, October 4.
 The Arkansas supreme court convened yesterday morning after a recess during the sum- mer months. All of the mem- bers of the court, Chief Justice H. c. Bum and Associate Jus tices Carroll D. Wood, Simon P, Hughes, B. B. Battle and James E, Riddick, were present. The first session was devoted chiefly to the hearing of motions.
 The court is still far behind, the docket containing at present about four hundred cases. There is no prospect of the court catching up in it's work, as the defeat in the recent election of the constitutional amendment providing for an additional mem- Der and then dividing of the court into two divisions, destroy ed the chance of clearing up the docket.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
OPPONENTS OF BISON
 AFTER HIS SCALP.
Will Contest His Eligibility to Represent Perry County Dis- trict- Drunkenness and
 Other Serious t
 Charges.

According to reports from Per ryville, some of the citizens of Perry county have taken steps to investigate the eligibility of Sen- ator Albert w. Rison to act as one of the senators from this dis trict, which is composed of Per- ry and Pulaski counties. It is claimed, among other things, that Rison has moved across the Arkansas river and resides in Conway county, and is guilty of frequent drunkenness.
 In order to determine whether the reports are true, five citizens of Perry county will investigate and make a report to a meeting which will be held in Perryville next Saturday night. The con- mittee consists of J. N. Stone of Casa, Hon. J. T. Wilson of Nim- rod, w. F. Pitts of Aplin, Robert Windle and G. H. White. Should the committees findings be that the senator is no longer a res- ident of the dis trict it is  stated that he will be asked to resign.
 If Senator Rison should tender his resignation, his successor in the senate would be appointed by Gov. Davis. At present the governors personal friends are in a minority in the senate.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
WILL JOHN ROBERTS
 DEFEND HIS FRIEND? :?
Convicted As An Accessory, It Is Now Reported That He Will Plead For The
 Principal.

Searcy Ark, Oct. 4. John V. Roberts, who on last Wednesday night was adjudged guilty of robbing the grave of Edward Pitts, will unless disbarred in the meantime, defend Dr. Lightle in the circuit court of White county. The information comes from a reliable source and is not doubted in the least. Through his counsel he appealed to the circuit court, where he is also to be tried upon two felony charges, namely, conspiracy to defraud and arson.
 When the Roberts appeal is called at the January term of the court at this place Judge Hutton will be asked to grant a change of venue. Woodruff coun- ty will, in all probability be ex- cepted in the petition for a change of venue, for the reason that it is the home of Prosecuting Attor- ney P. R. Andrews. In this event the case will likely be sent to Forrest City and will come up for trial in February.
 Dr. Lightle will not ask for a change of venue, but will fight his case in the circuit court at Searcy and John Roberts will be one of his attorneys. Judge M. M. Stuckey and Hon. Gustave Jones will assist in the defense of Lightle, and it is said that Roberts will make the closing speech for his client. Those in Searcy and in White county who are best acquainted with John Roberts predict that his speech will be one of the efforts of his life, and practically every citizen in the county will hear it.
 There is a possibility, however, that the bar association of Searcy will take action against Roberts in the meantime, and if this is the case he will not be allowed to defend Dr. Lightle. It is said that strong efforts are being made to forestall any such ac- tion by the bar association, by friends of Roberts from all parts of the county.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
STUDENT SHOT
 BY HIS ROOMMATE.
J. L. Mellor of Fl Dorado Acci- dently Shot by Frank Harper
 While Examing Pistol.

Fayetteville, Oct. 4. -J. L. Mellor, student at the Univer- sity of Arkansas, was accidently shot and seriously wounded yes terday by Frank Harper, a fel- low-student and his roommate.
 Both the boys live at El Dora do and were friends before com ing to the university. Here they secured room together in Buchanan hall and became al- most inseparable companions. Young Harper is terribly dis tressed at the accident.
 The father of Mellor is a hard ware merchant, and it is said the boy secured the pistol at the store, bringing it to school with him at the beginning of the term. He kept the weapon concealed in his trunk, as there are stringent regulations prohibiting any stu dent from carrying, having in his possession or keeping in his room firearms of any description. This regulation, with others, are not only read to the students on entering the university, but cop ies are posted in the corridors of the dormitory.
 Mellor had taken the pistol from his trunk and the boys had been examining it. While in the hands of Harper it was accident ally discharged. The ball entered Mellor's abdomen, who collapsed. The report of the pistol brought other students and members of the faculty quickly to the scene and surgical aid was summoned. An investigation developed that the ball had passed through the stomach and the wounded boy is in a critical condition.
 The accident is deeply deplored by both faculty and the boys fellow students. Careful inves- tigation was made by the faculty to ascertain if others had diso- beyed the regulations as to hay ing firearms, and every one found in the possession of a stu dent has been turned over to the university authorities.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07

L. Rogers, retiring prosecuting attorney, to clean up the docket. A special grand jury was empan- eled, with c. A. Michael as fore man and w. J. Jones as clerk In one hour and twenty minutes after the grand jury had been sworn in eight felony indictments had been returned and the pris- oners had received their sen tences; also eight cases of misde- meanor had been disposed of.
 Attorney Rogers had carefully prepared his cases, and no delay was experienced either in the grand jury or court rooms. MT. Rogers retires from the office with the regrets of our citizens, who, however, congratulate him on his elevation to a higher of flee.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07

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Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
HIS JUMP,
 CRUSHED BY CARS.
Young Railroad Man at Van Bu- ren. Meets Horrible Fate in
 Jumping Train.

Van Buren, Oct. 3.-F. W. Ward, 27 years old, son of Con- ductor w. J. Ward of the Iron Mountain, was instantly killed on the bridge here yesterday evening.
 Young Ward, who was employ ed as a car repairer at Jennie Lind, went over to Fort Smith earlier in the day. On returning he took street car from Fort Smith to the end of the line, across the river from this place, and attempted to walk across the railroad bridge. At the draw span he was stopped by the watchman, who forbade him to cross. He was still talking to the watchman when a north bound freight of the Frisco road came along.
 Thinking to cross by this means, young, Ward made a spring to board the train. He missed the handrail, slipped and was thrown under the wheels.
 Death must have been instan- taneous. The body was horribly mangled, being literally ground to pieces, parts of it falling be- tween the ties into the river and the balance being strewed along the track for several hundred feet. p4
 The remains were gathered to- gether and taken to an undertak- er's establishment here, where they were made as presentable as possible, and the funeral was held today.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
l the person of Dorothy Lambert,

in theperson of Dorothy Lambert, stands well the test of many thrilling climaxes. Claire Vim cent as the rich Berenis, in love with Marcus, who in jealousy brings about his sacrifice and fall, is very capable, and Bur- nette Radcliffe as Poppaa is in- deed pretty enough for the wife of an emperor, and clever enough to rule Nero with the same tyr amy, yet gracefully and artfully administered, that the blood thirsty, deceived monster forces upon his subjects.
 The stage settings and cos- tunes were not after the order of those shows we usually see here. The play was in every way a rich treat. Many dramas are instructive, and not a few have good temporary effects, but the impress of the "Sign of the Cross" should be lasting, and the play is worthy of the support of good people and the church.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
6 Cents

Eight cents a pound is what a young woman paid for twelve pounds of flesh.
 She was thin and weak and paid one dollar for a bottle of Scott's Emulsion, and by talk ing regular doses had gained twelve pounds in weight before the bottle was finished.
 Eight cents a pound is cheap for such valuable ma terial. Some pay more, some less, some get nothing for their money. You get your worth when you buy Scott's Emulsion.
 We will send you a little free.
 SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS. 4o9 Pearl Streat, New York.
 soc. and sr po; all druggists.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
UNCLE PHILLIP BACH'S
 STORE IS ROBBED

A burglar or burglars entered the store of Uncle Philip Bach at Jacksonport last Friday night, and are reported to have secured from a cigar box near the head of the owners bed $65 in money.
 MT. Bach lives in che store building, but it seems was not awakened by the intruder. No clews have been discovered to warrant arrests in the case.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
SMITH ACQUITTED
 OF MURDER CHARGE.

Jonesboro, October 3. Robert Smith was acquitted here Satur- day in the circuit court for the killing of Robert Willis at Manila on the 9th of April. The killing grew out of trouble over the municipal election in that town last spring. The state was rep resented by the Hon. s. R.. Simpson, prosecuting attorney, and J. M. Rainss of this city,
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
FUNERAL OF T. E. ALLEN.

The remains of the lamented T. E. Allen reached here Tuesday night, and were laid to final rest Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in Walnut Grove.
 Rev. Cadesman Pope conducted the services, in which the Elks also took part, Judge M. M. Stuckey acting as exalted ruler and Col. l.. Minor as chaplain. s Brother Elks also served as pa- bearers: J. M. Berger, Alco.4 Ferguson, L. N. Nouss, H. Be1 stein, Ike Bottenstein and WsI ' Dunn. /
 B. P. o. E. Lodge No. os y Little Rock. of which decei was member, sent beal floral offering for the caske another wreath of ,rosas from th~local Elks. N " EF W
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07

the defense by Hon. Will Driver of Osceola and Hon. E. F. Breuzn- and Walter Turner of this s.s, The acquittal was a great victo- ry for the defense. The defend ant and friends were greatly affected over the result of the verdict and showed great dem onstrations when the verdict was read.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
SLAP AT THE
 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Gov. Davis on Monday grant ed pardons to Charley Laild and Chalen Robertson, who were fined $25 each for assault and battery in a justice court in Greene county, August 27 The petition for the pardons stated that the only evidence against the men was that of the prose- cuting attorney.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
LONOKE WILL BUY
 CLOCK FOR COURT HOUSE,

Lonoke, Oct. 4. At a meeting of the quorum court yesterday $500 was appropriated for the purpose of buying a town clock. This is something which has been needed for a long time and will add much to the appearance of an already attractive town.
 Rev. T. J. Ware of Little Rock was in the city Tuesday for a few days visit to Dr. c. Pope.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
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Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
PocAHoNTAs WEDDING.

Pocahontas, Oct. 8. T Yester- day J. K. Williams, a prominent young hardware merchant of this city, and Miss Cora Davis, daughter of John R. Davis of Hamil, this (Randolph) county, re married.
 n,a bride is a member of one ed act and most highly re- Louis. miles of Randolph a great n. SaS who aio ure frorgTIoN" COURT. Bee. Ark, Oct. 3. z court was held
 ,cial term hav-
 allow Robert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Deaths and Funerals.

Mr.. II. F. Grillbortzer, whose seriou:
illness was mentioned in yesterdays Ga
zette. died in Ashevlle, \ c., at half
past eight O'Clock this morning. The
deceased had been in failing health Tor
some time. Mr.. Grillbortzer was Past
Regent Of Alexandria Council, Royal
Arcanum, and was Senior Deacon Of
Alexandria Washington Lodge of Ma
sons. He was a deservedly-poPular
Young man and the announcement OF his
death will be read with regret.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Lovelace, a machIn-
list, living at No. 528 south Patrick
street, died last night He leaves a
widow and three children.
Mr.. s. Leterman, father of Mr.. Phil
Leterman, died at his home in Charlottes-
vile last night The deceased had a
number of friends and acquaintance in
this city.
The funeral of the late John Leather
land took place from his late residence
on north Henry street this afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. LETTERS of Trinity NJ. f. Church.
The funeral of the late Gordon B..
Whiting took place from the residence
on north Fairfax street this afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Brooke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
FOREIGN NEW $.

Tie Manchester, Eng, Dispatch un-
derstands that at an early date an Ameri-
can naval squadron will visit British
waters and that the American admiral
and the officers of the feet will be re-
ceived by King Edward. The naval
bases at Portsmouth, Plymouth, and else
where will be visited by the Americans,
also London and Liverpool.
In the British House of Commons to-
day Earl Percy, undersecretary for
Foreign Affairs, admitted that the fall
of Port Arthur would mean temporarily
and perhaps permanently the loss Of
Wei-HTai-Wei TO Great Britain as port.
He said the convention of July 1898
leased Wei-Hai.Wei to Great Britain
only as long as Port Arthur was oc-
cupied by the Russians.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg. this
afternoon announces the calling out OF
the Russian army reserves in the mill
tary districts of Kieh, Moscow and
Kazan. The reserves are called to arms TO
take the place of the troops already gone
to the front. 1t is probable, the dispatch
adds, that the act also means the send
ing of enormous reinforcements to Gen.
eral Kuropatkin in the near future.
The Liverpool Post says today that
the government will not face another
bad budget as was the case this year.
If the financial. position continues
gloomy, as it is almost certain to do so,
says the Post, a dissolution of the gov.
eminent will take place in the autumn
before Parliament reassembles. In the
event of there being prospect for
good budget, the dissolution will b'
postponed until June, 1905.
The Birmingham, Eng, Post today
mentions rumor which has been put II
circulation in diplomatic quarters il
connection with the trip of King Edward
to Kiel. The King, according to tn
rumor, lately learned that most i'm
portant agreement had been entered in
TO between Germany and Austria il
anticipation of the events likely to arts
from the war between Japan and Rus
STA. 1t is believed that the agreemen
was dictated entirely by German officia
sympathy for Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
Retail Merchants.

A largely-attended meeting of the
Retail Merchants Association was held
last night at which considerable bust
ness of interest to the organization was
transacted. A movement toward Sun
day closing was made by the appoint
rneGt of committee to wait upon the
Mayor and request him to enforce the
law compelling all merchants and others
to close their places of business on that
day. Of late the grocers have been
compelled to keep their stores open bali
day on Sundays for the reason that
many people wait until then to procure
articles which could easily be obtained
on the previous day or night. The as
ISOLATION desires that the law aga inst
transacting business on Sundays be en-
forced against all, in order that the
members and their clerks can have one
day in the week as holiday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
TEGLERAPuIC BREVITIEs

Acting Governor Wakelee, of New
York, this morning granted reprieve of
81 days to Mrs. Anna Valentino who
was condemned to be hanged at Hacken-
sack tomorrow for the murder Of Mrs.
Auna Salza.
An explosion of the reservoir of an air
compressor in the engine room of the
Nottingham Coliery at Plymouth, at
midnight last night, caused the death "f
one man, seriously injury of another,
and demolished the engine house, caus'
ing loss of several thousand dollars.
Making believe that he was highwayman,
Frank Reinecke, a l6-year.old boy, jumped
from a clump of bushes at Mount Holly, n.
J last night and Selling his father from be-
hind, cried "Now, I've got you" The
father drew a clasp knife and stabbed his son
through the heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE

We are authorized to offer for a few
days that d OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BRICK DWELLING, containing Is
rooms, located on the east side Of Alfred
street, between King and Cameron
streets, belonging to the estate of the
late Judge Critcher, fronting on Alfred
street 81 feet 4 i inches, with depth OF
1914 feet % inches, containing about
$500 square feet of ground, with the
right of enclosing the parking in front
10 feet, with entire frontage of lot, max
ing a front yard of $50 feet of ground.
This properly is located in one of the
finest residential sections of Alexandria,
street in front being paved with yitri-
fled brick.
This is rare opportunity to secure
choice home, possessing all the adyan-
tages that anyone could desire.
For price, terms and permit to inspect
apply to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
A Warming.

Recently number Of boys have caused
considerable annoyance to persons en-
gagged in the postofiice building, as well
as to those visiting that place, by running
through the grounds, throwing stones
and engaging in other disorderly con-
duct. Yesterday windows narrowly es'
capped missiles thrown by the youngsters
The police have no jurisdiction inside
the enclosure, and the attention of the
authorities in Washington having been
called to the procedures, orders have
been sent here directing Marshal Glover
to arrest all disorderly persons in future
and take them before Commissioners Gar
nett who intends to sends the delinquents
to iail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Alexandria Light Infantry have
received their new khaki uniforms.
There was an abnormally high tide
early this morning, the result of the pre-
vailing easterly winds.
The schooner Lulu NJ. Quillan, from
Severn river with sand 10 the Virginia
Glass Works, has arrived.
The students of the literary societies
of the Episcopal High School will give
their celebrations tonight.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday TO Frank A.
Mcneil, Of Herndon, and Bulah NJ.
Glaze, and to William K. McGuinn,
and BerlhaN. Pierson, both of Fauquier
county.