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Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
NEGRO DIVE
 SHOOTING SCRAPE.

Henry Edwards, better known a, Company" and Robert Bailey, who travels as Rabbit" were shot Monday night about 11::30 o'clock in negro gamb- ling dive on lower Front street b ' Gene Parker, who eluded the officers and escaped.
 A telegram from Little Rock T lesday stated that negro IS b ing held there who answers to Parker's description and Sheriff Simmons and T. s. Ste paens left here that morning for him.
 The same shot, which was from 45 calibre revolver, stcuck both negroes, going tn rough Edwards arm and Bai- ley's side. The latter may die as his condition is critical.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
HIDDEN CRIME.

The new sensational, scenic melodrama, "A Hidden Crime, !" will be the attraction at the op- era house next Tuesday, Nov. %. The cast is headed by MT. John P. Lockney and Miss Pauline Fletcher. The press of other cities have been lavish in their praise of "A Hidden Crime. " The play affords ample opportu- nity for scenic display, as the acenes are laid in and around San Francisco, Gal. The scen- cry is by Merrifield and the cleo trical effects by MT. Vim. Ha- vel.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
JUDGE URGES
 HEAVY PENALTIES.

Pine Bluff, Nov. 23. In pass ing sentence on four prisoners this morning Judge A. B. Grace used strong language regarding homicides and attempted murder in the county.
 There has been a perfect wave of deadly assaults on each other by some of the negroes of this county" said the judge, land l think one reason of this is be- cause the juries are too lenient in fixing punishment. Nothing short of a wave of hanging or long sentences in the peniten- tiary will stop this assault busi- ness and place a value on human life among the negroes.
 Any sort of a atquarrel brings the flash of a pistol or other deadly weapon, and a life is ush- cred into eternity or one of the parties feloniously assaulted. It is time that these things were stopped"
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
MACON FIGHTING
 NEGRO POSTMASTERS.

The recent appointment of a negro as postmaster at Madison. m important town in Eastern Arkansas, has caused quite stir and the announcement comes, says the Little Rock Gazette, that Congressman R. B. Macon will endeavor to prevent negro appointments in the First con- gressional district.
 He will make a personal appeal 10 President Roosevelt not to ap- point any negro postmasters in that district, and says he will propose to the president that he will name white Republican
 or every postoaice in the dis trict who is better qualified than any negro applicant.
 It is clear, at the same time, that there will be strong effort -en the part of the negro Repub- sicans to get a share of the fed eral offices, and the president will be given chance to say in numerous instances whether he prefers to appoint negroes.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
Danger!
Headache, Tremb. ling Hands, Twitch- ings, Variability,
 Are Signals.

Not every headache Is . sign of nsrv- ous breakdown.
 But, if you suffer often from headache that seems to re-occur at intervals. nerv- ous or brain trouble is very evident.
 Again. If you can't hold pen to paper without trembling or twitching, there's . screw loose somewhere.
 Or, if you seem irritable and crosa without cause.
 All these are signs and symptoms.
 Not necessarily that you are danger ously sick-But. at any rate. sick enough to need Dr. Miles Nervine,
 The danger lies in neglecting the slight symptoms.
 Some of these signs are Sleeplessness, Dizziness. Excitability. Loss of Memory. Fretfulness. Headache. Melancholy. Neu- ralgia, Muscular Twitchings.
 Do not neglect them. Begin to take Dr. Miles Nervine. It will cure them.
 ''Tor i've years I have suffered terri: bly, from nervous prostration. tried one physician after another but re- ceived no benefit I continued to grow worse until I vas afraid to be left alone. ANd despalred of ever being cured. taking the first bottle I. felt so, much | continued to take 1t until had taken three bottles, and am now in better health than I have been for years."-- MRS. C.. A. BRAMAN. Troy Ohio.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
IN MEMORIAM.

T) the Brethren: The white win ged messenger has again in- vaG ed our ranks and taken a be- loved brother from us.
 Brother Henry c. Graham was born in Jackson county, Ark, Sep. 1, 1852; married Miss Ger trule Wolff of Walnut, Miss, Feb. IA, 1884. He was made a Mas on at Jacksonport, Ark, but affiliated with Kirkpatrick Lodge No l92, F. and A. M., July IT, 1885, and died at Tuckerman, Ark, Oct. 2, 1904.
 Brother Henry Graham, being born and reared amongst us is cause for us to speak in his prai e, and being so greatly at tach d to him, should be an in- cent ve to do him honor.
 Many of us have known him the greater part of our lives. In some respects he excelled any in the country. His strict adher- encs to business and devotion to his brothers gained him great achievements and renown, and had a tendency to shorten his days here. He-was instrumental in his younger brothers obtain ing liberal education.
 Henry being the eldest of his brot.lers, and by his and their
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
C-IANCERY COURT
 CONFINES.

In the absence of Judge George Hamphries, who was delayed from reaching here until Tues day noon by wreck on the Frisco, the local bar elected Hon. k l Westbrook of Jonesboro chan cery judge.
 Judge Humphries on Tuesday aft ,rnoon presided however. Be- sid $ a heavy docket from this county, several important cases fro n Lawrence will be heard, in- clu ling the Less divorce proceed ing,, and the entire week will pro oably be consumed.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29

tion of the time for which they are paid.
 Subscribers will be nstifiesE two weeks prior to the expiration of tnelg subscription, and prompt renewals will cause nos skWs m receiving the paper.
 Our outside mailing list has reached those proportions which make this step necessary to pro tect ourselves, and we- feel that the change will not be-objeetlon- able, but rathers.i in accordance with the wishes of aur U.atslde readers,
 The Independent, has emily one subscription price, N, N,001a year for the Weekly, and. 40 cents per month for the Daily, but the postal charge for papers to out side addresses, warrants us in requiring these subscriptions to be paid in advances. This does not. apply to any postoffice in Jackson county, o1 such towns as Bradford, Alicia, Minturn, Newark, in closely con, 1 tiguolls territory.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29

 BABY CONTEST.

Here is the proposition and the rules governing the contests::
 There is, a handsome $25. co solid gold locket with diamond setting and solid gold chain. on display at the Palace Jewelry store, to be given away Decem- Der 24th, 1904, to the baby boy or girl under two years of age, who wins the highest number of votes as the prettiest and sweet est baby. Now the baby that is not pretty is surely sweet, and if the wee tot be a little cross at times, beauty must offset this badness. Fond parents at least are expected to think their ba- bies are both sweet and beauti- full, and so they do. But to set tie once for all the claims of the under two, and put at rest this rivalry of mothers and fathers, the Independent has inaugurated a contest that is to be determined by that cherished right, popular ballot, and in accordance with the following rules:
 BABY PRIZE CONTEST RULES.
 First-No baby that has reach ed the age of two years Nov. l, 1904, is eligible to this contest, nor shall any employe or party connected with this paper be eli gible to vote.
 Second Every issue of the Daily and Weekly Independent from November 1 to December "A, will contain a ballot entitling the holder to one vote in this contest. For every dollars worth of. job, work, advertising and subscription paid for between these dates a coupon good for ten votes will be issued, but no cou- pons will be issued for sums less than $1.0O. Coupons will not be sold, and will only be issued for job, ad and subscription busi- ness, but extra copies of the h. dependent at 2 cents per copy, each containing one ballot, will be sold at this office.
 Third-All votes must be sent to this office and will be de- posted in a lock box. to be opened at 8 o'clock each publication day and counted. The daily issue of that afternoon will contain the total of the several candidates and the public will thus be kept informed of the voting each day.
 Fourth-A committee of three good business men will be select ed to canvass the ballots the morning of Dec. A and announce the winner. All ballots must be deposited at this office by II a. m., Dec. "A, 1904.
 Read the rules carefully.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29
NOTICE TO
 FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS.

After December l. 1904, the Independent will be sent outside of Jackson county only on sub- scriptions paid in advance, and
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Newport daily independent., 1904-11-29

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Smyrna times., 1904-11-09

AN important step toward reviving
Smyrna's old basket mill was made
last Thursday when President Charles
E. Napp, Vice President A. E. Jar
dine, Sec. and Treas. A. L. Hudson,
Jr. and Supt Samuel A. Fortner went
to Dover last Thursday for the pur-
pose of having The Smyrna and Kent
County Manufacturing Co. incorpor
sted. The proceedings were accomp-
lished without any hitch and the new
company is now in working shape
with as liberal charter as they will
need. This much done it remains for
them to develop the business and there
seems to be no reason why it should
not grow into an industry that shall be
q pride to Smyrna and Kent County.
Owing to the fact that the building is
not heated and that the. officers will
the plant with up to date machinery, it
IS hardly probable the mill will be
started before next spring, but as soon
as the industry begins operation it
promises to be steady run, year in
and year out. The Company feels en-
couraged with the financial aid given
them by the business meu and fruit
growers of Smyrna who purchased
stock and hardly farmer was visited
who did not offer to give the home
industry their liberal support. There
are still some business men of Smyrna
who are disposed to cry it down and
assert repeatedly that the plant cannot
be run proftsbly. To such we would
say give the Company a trial. Are
they not all good business men? And
isn't there an opening for such an in
dustry right here in the heart of one OF
the best fruit sections of the PENN
sula? Let US encourage the company,
give them financial support, say q
good word for the industry and pre-
dict for it future such that will not
only help them but will be a boon tC
Smyrna and Kent County. Let us
take renewed hope in this old plant
which has been lying idle so long anG
let us endeavor to foster home indus
tries and offer inducements for other
factories to locate here. If we will Dc
this Smyrna will soon arise from its
state of lethargy and branch out into 8
manufacturing town with ultimate
growth and prosperity.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09
ELECTION RETURNS.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

for Stokes, for Governor, are the fig
ures for that State. A gain of one
Congressman and Republican Legis-
lature to elect successor of Senator
Kean also among the fruits of victory.
Delaware is 1000 Republican and elects
Lea Governor by 1000. Maryland
looks as though Roosevelt has won,
despite the unfair ballot law designed
to disfranchise the negro. West Vir-
ginia, the home of Henry Gassaway
Davis, Democratic candidate for Vice
President, gives Roosevelt 10000 plur-
ality in the face of determined effort
to turn tie State back into the Demo-
cratic fold. Wisconsin, claimed at one
time by the Democrats, is safely Re-
publican, both State and national tick
cts being elected. Indiana, the home
of Senator Fairbanks, turns out with
40, 900 or more Republican plurality.
Illinois gives 100000 to sustain the
Republican Administration. Con-
necticut, another State once claimed
by Democratic rainbow chasers, gives
Roosevelt 10000. In Missouri Joseph
W. Folk. the Democrat who fought
the boodlers, was elected Governor by
40, 900.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09
Suits and 0VerCOatS

This is the time to get them
the new styles are all in, the
stock is full, the weather is
right for a change, and the
prices are moderate and low
for the qualities. Popular
prices prevail. We have Suits
as low as S.; we have them up
to $40 and SIS; the popular
ones are at $40, SI2 and SIS.
We have Overcoats as low as
S. and up to the finest $50 and
$35 ones; the popular ones are
at $40, $I2, SIS and $40. New
life in our Boys Department.
Suits and Overcoats for Boys
and Little Boys, 81 to SIS.
Nothing better anywhere in
Shoes, Hats, Furnishings and
Tailoring for the money, with
full value guaranteed.
Bisssst Bssssss MULLINS Flashing Gsti
Best Wilmington Shoes
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09
FOR SALEOR RENT

The John NJ. Voshell Homestead, which
has 12 rooms, Town Water, Gas, etc.
Stable room for four horses, Carriage House
and Barn. Brick House ON Delaware
street in tenure of A. Z. Fowler; possess
sion will be given March l. 1904. Rent,
$12.50per month.
Apply on premises to
Mrs. JOHN NJ. vOSHELL
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09

Some effort is being made by the
Street Committee of the Smyrna Town
Council to keep the streets in repair,
but how about the pavements? Winter
weather is coming on apace and several
pavements in the business section of
our town are in miserable condition.
The Council has plenty of authority to
enforce the ordinance regarding them
but their protests are too mild to be
effective. The property owner appre-
ciates this fact and they do as they
please.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
The TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
state OF which it is a part II also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
MARYLAND
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER.
Publisher and Proprietor.
-ROBT. D HOFFECKER. JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.
FERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN- per annum. II
paid strictly in advance s1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
Fesents but for the outlying district Ofwhich t
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate of so
cents an inch for first insertion and % cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. specia
disc1unto on all semi-aEnus! and yearly adver
t>ements
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09
WORLDS FAIR EXCURSIONS.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Last Month of
the Worlds Greatest Show.

The low-rate ten-day coach excur-
sions of the Pennsylvania Railroad af-
ford fine opportunity for those who
have not yet seen it to visit the great
est exposition ever held in this coun-
try. Wednesdays, November 2, 8, 16,
and 90 are the dates during the last
month the Fair is open. Rate, $3.50
from Smyrna. Train leaves at 8.37 a.
m. connecting with special train from
New York arrVing st. Louis 4.15 p. m.
next day.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09
FRANCIS G. DUPONT PASSES AWAY.
WeII-knOwn Millionaire, OF Wilmington. Dies
Suddenly of AppOpexy.


Francis G.. DUPONT, aged So years,
IS years, one of the smost prominent
citizens of the State, died this morn
ing at his home near the former Du-
Pont office, Christiana hundred, after
an illness of but two days. He was
stricken with appoplexy shortly after
luncheon on Saturday and was practi-
cally unconscious from that day until
his death. He was attended by DIR.
James A. Draper, Jr. Mr.. DuPont's
death came as a great surprise to his
many friends. Previous to Saturday
he had been in his usual health. On
Friday he was in Wilmington and on
Saturday morning was out to his farm
st Thompson's bridge. When stricken
Mr.. Dupont was seated at his desk
writing. He is survived by a wife and
eight children as follows: Francis L
Ernest, Felix, Theodore, Archibald,
Paul, Mrs. r. L. Perot, of Philadel
phla and Mrs. Irene DUPONT. The de
ceased was a brother of Mrs. L. G.
Bradford, and DR.. Alexis 1. DUPONT
and of the late Mrs. Leighton Cole
man and Eugene DUPONT.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09

The Prohibition ticket polled 10
votes, IA in the Western and in the
Eastern District.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09
Winter OverCOats, $3.50 Up.

Here we show the new season S
styles in winter OvercOats. They
are built on long, loose, generous
lines, are correct in design and
show a smartness of tailoring that
will please the most critical. We
want the men used to patrOnizing
the tailor to come in and try them
on. 1t will surprise them to know
such coats may be had for so little.
They fill every Overcoat want
without too heavily taxing the
pocketbook
OUR GUAR ANTEE
Better goods for the same money
or the same goods for less money
than elsewhere.
SNessSSeN
so0.so8,eIo/WA ARKET 81
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Ofen Evenings.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09

Republicans of Duck Greek Hundred
and whole State are rejoicing to-day
over the result of the election.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-09
FOR RENT.

Eagle Hall Of Union Castle. No. II. K. G. E.,
will be rented for Lodges or any organization on
Tuesday. Wednesday or Friday evenings Water,
Light, Heat and Janitor furnished. $3.50 per
month. Apply to
GEO. NJ. ROSE.
BENZ. TURNER, Trustees.
1896 JOHN INMAN,
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.

The clerk of the court told the council Monday that it ts hard to collect licenses in town, for the req son that very few of the people know the money will go into the town treasury. We can hardly believe that there is anyone engag- ed in business here who does not know what becomes of the license money. On the contrary we know of people who refuse to pay their li- cense, who hold positions where they cannot help but know what is done with the money. In one in- stance a prominent citizen of town refused to pay license, claiming he was out of business, but he has within the past two months had transactions with one of the minor court officials which make him liable for fifty dollar license. It is our opinion that the people of the town who refuse to pay their license fol conducting business, do not do so from ignorance as to what is done with the money, but with wilful intention of avoiding payment. And the worst of it is that their actions are countenanced by those who should use every en- deavor to enforce collection of the money that the town is SO much in need of at present.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23

The war department has decided to send the transport Buriord to Alaska with the Third infantry in stead of the Crook. as it was first The Burford is a larg- CT and better vessel than the Crook
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23

1 BUY Miniature Skin Canoes. State price per running inch. A. H. Gollschall, 25O Hulnmel street, Harrisburg, Pa. Is
 Free sample to agents. Practi- cal ready call device for telephones Saves brain work and hours of time. Sells itself. One sale sells dozens. Seeing is believing. Send stamp. The Telephone Appliance Co.,, One Madison Ave-, Dept. F. A. D New York City.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23
Vox Insists.

EDITOR PRosPECToR:-It It seems that whenever the Valdez News is hit a hard rap it's editor feels that it is his honorable duty to person. ally abuse someone, and resort to falsehood and inconsistency as a defense. My communication pub- lished the 9th instant SO raised his ire that he characterizes Vox POpuli as "a gray-haired old man for whom the community has the greatest pity" When he wrote this he meanly lied-and he knew he lied. All who are acquainted with the identity of Vox Populi readily recognize this statement as low, mean lie and respect vox as there is no occasion for pity.
 He winds up his leading article by declaring the argument of Vox too silly to merit reply, yet in his peculiar consistency several para graphs are devoted to quotations from Vox and replies thereto. But as usual misrepresentation and falsehood are used to try to make a point for his side. To refute all such lies is useless, they are too apparent.
 The basis for my letter of the previous week is the following quotation from a southeastern pa- per:
 "The suggestion has been made that Alaskans establish a govern. ment of their own. that a delegate be sent to Washington by its legis- lature, and if he fail to secure re- cognition for the local government. then defy the national govern ment."
 This was evidently the keynote for the editorial in the News Jane 4th. The editorial meant the same as the quotation-"to defy the national government" If this is not anar hy and rebellion, what is it? It is the same spirit that prompted the suggestion of a rebel lious side show at St. Louis, by the News, a year ago, 50 the feeling is not new.
 feel confident that I am a truer friend to Alaska than anyone who IS bowling for territorial govern ment-the unattainable. Just con- sider the result of the long struggle ot Arizona and New Mexico for statehood, and try to deduce there from what prospect we have. It is a waste of time to think of it. I prefer to work for those things that we may obtain.
 According to the expressions of various members of congress it is reasonably certain that Alaska will be accorded all she asked at the next session-and territorial gov. ernment has not been applied for.
 A delegate to congress should be accorded us; l believe in demand ing it. The division of this judi cial district will be made. The wagon road measure is not dead; feel confident the appropriation will be made next winter. If not, then we will have toll road-to Copper Center at leas:-built by private capital, which enterprise is now being formulated so as to be- gin energetic action in case con- gross refuses.
 For Valdez believe in demand ing that the capital of Alaska be situated here. Iris true that we are not yet powerful enough to se- cure 1t, but we soon will be. And It will not harm us to look ahead and shout ahead.
 In conclusion l would say that silly lies and stating the color of a mans hair are poor argument for political change or for defense of anarchy. Yox PopuLI.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23
Alaska's Official Directory.

Goyernor-John c. Brady.
 Surveyor General and Ex- Oficio Secretary wm. l.. Dstin.
 Chief Clerk-Geo. Stowell
 U. S. Judges-Melville c. Brown, Dist- No. 1, seat at yuneau: Judge Moore, Dist No. 2 seat al Nome; James wickersham. Dist. No. 3. seat al Eagle.
 U:. s. Land Ofiicers-Register, John W. DulleY
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23

ORDER OF ALASKA MoosE, Pioneer Tent No. 1. Meet in their own
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs CLUB-W. A. Rystrom, Pres, Wm. Whittlesey Sec. Meets lst and Sd Monday of each month in Odd Fellows club rooms.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23
CHURCHES SOCIETIES ETC.

CHURC OF THE EPIpHANY-Cor Glacier Avenue and Hobart Street. Services on Sunday at II a. m. and s p. m. Rev. F. $. Fay Tor, Rector.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23
IN THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF ALASKA, KAYAK PRECINCT.

VOt NT TUX THE THIKD DISTRICT OF ALASKA, KAYAK PRECINCT. In the matter of the Estate of EDWIN HANSON deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Thos. G. White, executOr of the estate of Edwin Lamson. deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deccas- ed, to exhibit them with the necessary vouch- CTS within six months after the first publica- tion of this notice, to said administrator at his residence in Catalla. Alaska. the same being the place for the transaction of business of said estate.
 THOS. G. WHITE,
 Executor.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-06-23

ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD, Camp Val dez, No. 10. Meets first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. T. G. Quinn, Arctic Chief; A. J. Adams, Recorder.