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The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08

see her soon after the arrest. He
whispered with her for a moment and
then left the room.
Soon after the arrest, and before it
was known whether Mrs. Chadwick
would be taken from the hotel at once
or not, the hotel management sent to
Mrs. Chadwick a bill for the rooms up
to to-day. She paid it and the bill
was returned to her receipted.
BY permission Of the marshal. Mrs.
Chadwick telephoned to her physician.
Dr. Moore, TO come 10 her at once. He
arrived a few moments later. The
physician said that although he had adj
vised her several days ago TO go to a
sanltarium. she would be able to APP
pear tomorrow morning before the
United States commissioner
y. j. Whitney. who Is a director OF
the Citizens National Bank Of Oberlin.
o.. called and asked 10 see the prisoner,
but permission was denied him.
Whore Are Reynolds and That
s5,O0O.OOO.
Andrew squire. VINO came here yes
tsrday from Cleveland with Ira Rey-
nolds. secretary Of the Wade Park
Banking Company. had q half hours
conversation with Mrs. Chadwick A.
fho conclusion ~ tbe conference. 49,
Continued on Fifth Page.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
GEORGIA CONGRESSMEN
CUT DOWN TO EIGHT
by the Bill Plat Seeks to Have he
come n Law.


Washington, Dec. THE Plat bill
provides for the reduction of repre-
sentation in the House Of Representa-
tives as follows:
Alabama, from to 7; Arkansas, 7
to s; Florida, 3 to 2; Georgia, II to 8;
Louisiana. Z to s; Mississippi. 8 to s;
North Carolina. 10 to 8; South Caro-
lima, Z to 5; Tennessee, 10 to 9; Texas,
16 to IS; Virginia, 10 to 8.
This bill amends the act Making
an apportlonment of representatives
in Congress among the several states
under the Twelfth Census" by adding
new sections.
The first is preamble, as follows
Sec. 6. Whereas, the constitution
Of the United States prescribes IN
Article IA, Section 2, that when the
right to vote at any election specified
In said article is denied to any Of the
male inhabitants Of such states, being
q years old and citizens Of the Unit
ed States. or In any way abridgcs. ex-
cept for participation I'm rebellion or
other crime. the basis Of representa-
ton therein snail be reduced IN the
proportion which the number of such
male citizens shall bear 10 the whole
number OF male citizens q years Of
age In such state and further pre-
scribos I'm Article Is. that the right Of
citizens Of the United States 10 vote
shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States or any state, on account
Of race. color or previous condition OF
servitude. and. whereas. the Con-
eress is satisfied that the right OF
male inhabitants Of certain states be-
ing q years old and citizens Of the
United states 10 vote al some Of the
said specified elections since the pas
sage Of the act hereby amended, has
IN fact been denied or IN some way
abridged for causes not permitted By
the constitution Of the United States
and that the representation Of tho
states hereinafter specified should be
reduced pursuant 10 the constitution"
n then provides that after March 3
the representation ~ certain states
shall bo na given above.
The bil also provides. That when
ever hereafter b shall appear 10 me
raflafnrfinn of The Congress that the
right 40 vote lf fhe elections specified
fn section p article ~ ~ mo c0nsfifu-
fl0n in any ~ fhe states last specified
ir no longer denied or ln any way
nbfidFed for causer n0f neFnliifed ~
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
THE PLUNGING FIRE
DROVE RUSSIANS OUT.

Toxic. Dec. Z. noon.-The headquar-
tiers of the Japanese army in front OF
Port Arthur has reported confirming
the disabling of the Russian battle
ships Retvizan and Poltava, and stat
ing that the cruiser Bayan is aground.
The report goes on to say as follows:
owing to the plunging fire from 2O3
Metre hill. the enemy has withdrawn
from Akasaka hill
ION Dec. our forces occupied an
entire fort at 1 D. m. Subsequently
our forces after dlslodging the enemy,
occupied an eminence north Of Suerh
Kou. and two eminences north OF San
lichiam at p. m.
ION Dec. at p. m, IN response TO
the bearer OF the enemy's flag OF truce
an armistice OF Ave hours was granted
for the removal OF the dead"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08

Mrs. Chadwick. what shall I do? /
certainly am unable to get up
''In that case said the marshal, 81
shall be obliged to remain here and
keep you under surveillance. You will
realize that unpleasant as this is for
both of us, you are prisoner, and I
have no right to leave you here alone.
I will do everything 1 can to relieve
you of annoyance, however,
Her Lawyer Appeared.
When the conference was in progress,
a man, believed to be Mr.. Powers, one
of Mrs. Chadwick's counsel, entered
the room and began to advise her. He
advised her to stay in bed and under
no circumstances to leave the room.
Marshal Henkel took exception to the
advice. and said: IF Mrs. Chadwick
needs any advice dis prisoner I'll give
it to her. No attempt will be made to
move her from here tonight, but she
must go before Commissioner Shields
in the morning.
The secret service men engaged a
room adjoining Mrs. Chadwick's suite
and established themselves there for
the night, while one of the marshal's
men was posted in Mrs. Chadwick's
bed room, one outside her door and
another in the corridor. Marshal Hen
KEEL said he would remain in direct SUI
pervision of things all night.
Well Enough to Appear.
George w. Ryall, lawyer, represent
ing Mr.. Newton, of Brooklyn, one of
Mrs. Chadwick's creditors, called to
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
REDUCTION OF RATES.
ACCORDED ATLANTA.
The Committee May Think the Re-
ductiOn Insufficient.

auction Insufficient.
Atlanta. Dec. THE railroads to-
day granted a general reduction upon
all rates complained of by the Atlanta
Freight Bureau. The reduction is an
nounced to be small upon each article.
although it is general and quite COM
prehensive in its scope.
Tonight the committee of citizens
met for the purpose of considering it,
but did not complete its labors. The
report of the local committee will be
submitted to Council Friday afternoon.
No statement of the exact amount of
reductions upon any articles can be
secured.
The action of the railroads in con-
senting to any reduction at all has
caused surprise. The local committee
may report unfavorably upon that
which has been given, on the ground
that it is not enough.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
BY HAL SCHOFIELD
OLD NEGRO is KILLED.
Member of One of MncOn's Best
Families Held for Murder.

Member of One of MacOu's Best
Families Held for Murder.
Macon, Dec. with one hand Hal
Schofield, young man of one of the
most prominent Macon families. to-
night caught Green King, a negro 60
years old, in a grip behind the head
With his other hand he then fired his
Smith and Wesson, the ball passing
through the old negro's head into a
finger of his own hand.
After the negro was down Schofield
fired four times at his body.
The killing occurred in Drew &
Parker's saloon on the Vinevile
branch. Schof1eld said the negro
cursed him. Two witnesses at the
coroner's inquest held later testified
otherwise. The coroher's jury returned
a verdict of murder.
Schofeld is said to have beeen drink
ing. Young Schofeld is not only of
prominence. but has considerable
means. He took the matter in a self
possessed way, had his finger dressed,
and is now In the city barracks.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
MRS. CHADWICK
is UNDER ARREST
FOR AIDING IN EMBEZzLING.
ARREST WAS MADE IN HER HOTEL
APARTMENTS.

$4,000 Is the Amount Named as
Having Been Embezzled-Mrs.
Chadwick in Bed When Arrested.
Officers Spent the Night in and
About Her ROOm-She May Appear
Before United States. Commissioners
Shields To-day.
New York, Dec. THE climax in
the affairs of Mrs. Cassie L. Chad
wick came tonight when she was
placed under arrest in her apartments
at the Hotel Breslin, charged with aid
ing and abetting a bank officer in en-
bezzling $12,5OO.
The arrest was made after a lengthy
conference between United States
Commissioner Shields, Assistant
United States District Attorney E, E.
Baldwin, Secret Service Agent William
J. Flynn and United States Marshal
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
SENT The POLTAVA
To The BOTTOM
FIRE OF THE JAPANESE
SOUGHT OUT AND FOUND THE RUS
SIAN BATrLEsHIP.

The BattIesIip Retvizan Has Been
Seriously Damagcd-she Is Listing
HeaviIy-Other ships of the rms
Sims at Port Arthur Have Been
struck by Japanese sheIIs-rhey
Have Been Bombnrdcd Daily.
Toxic, Dec. 7, noon.-It is officially
announced that the Russian battleship
Poltava has been sunk in the harbor
of Port Arthur as a result OF the Jap
anese bombardment, and that the bat
damaged.
The commander OF the Japanese ma
val guns In front of Port Arthur, tele-
graphing on Dec. 8, says:
AN observation taken from 203 Me-
tire hill shows that the turret ship Pol
tava is sunk and that the battleship
Retvizan is listing heavily to port.
observations taken Dec. covered
the results Of the bombardment OF Dec.
s. Now taking observations from hill
near Shuishiying.
Since Dec. 2 we have daily bonn
baANCu bilt chrtiiy . ilrti lyiii5 SOuti VI
Paivu mountain. From that point
only the masts and funnel tops of the
battleships Pobieda, Retvizan or the
cruiser Pallada could be seen. but 1t
was impossible to count the number of
our shells taking effect.
ION other ships explosions. resulting
from our shells, could be seen, but ow-
ing to their positions behind hills 1t
was difficult exactly to identity them.
THE successful result of the bonn
bardment on Dec. 5 is inspiring our
men to still greater effort"
The Poltava was an armored turret
ship of 10,96O tons displacement. She
was built in st. Petersburg in 1894. Her
cost was nearly $6,O0O.000
The Retvizan is a battleship of 1900
tons displacement. She was built in
Philadelphia in 1902.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
AUSTRIAN FLEET WILL
DESCEND UPON TURKEY
Demand of Austria VIII Be Backed
IN with Force.

Vienna. Dec. lit Is stated that the
government is about 10 send a SQUAD
ron 10 Turkish waters 70 support the
demand the Austrian ambassador pre-
sented 10 the Porte FOR the dismissal
ana punishment within three days OF
the officials responsible for the forclble
detention Of Austrian mails a. scuiarl
recently. The ambassador presented
the uliimatum On Monday.
The feet. which 81 Do Intended 10
send from Poia. consists o. three bat
tieahips and three cruisers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
BUT ONE JUROR SHORT
TO TRY NAN PATTERSON.
During This Trial no Women win
a Re Admitted.

New York. Dec. ELEVEN Jurors
had been sworn in at the trial of Nan
Patterson for the murder of Caesar
Young at the close of to-day's session
of the criminal branch of the Supreme
Court.
OF the 200 talesmen called, ninety
five had been examined and so many
others had been excused for various
reasons. that only a score remain from
whom to draw the last juror. Those
selected have been found competent as
regards condition of health.
Instructions were issued to-day by
Justice DAVIS that no women shall be
trial.
Among the many stories in connec-
tion with the case which have gained
general circulation, is one to the effect
that the defense may rest on the evil
dence submitted by the prosecution.
Miss Patterson has expressed a strong
desire TO be at her fathers home in
Washington for Christmas. Il is said,
and is willing to take a chance to
gain that end. If the trial progresses
rapidly the defense may call some Wit
nesses, but even that Is not certain,
it is said. In any event everything
possible will be done to get a verdict
before Christmas Day.
Another story said that arrangements
had been completed. assuring the APP
pearance during the trial Of j. Nor
gan Smith. an important witness who
has been missing since a day or two
for the prosecution and the defense
deny any knowledge OF any such ar
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08

Mexico city Dec. THE Mexican
Astronomical society has awarded its
chief prize. gold medal. 10 Prof.
william HicksrInE. ~ Harvard rniyer-
sity who discovered the ninth satellite
~ Saturn.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
CLIMBED FOR SQUIRREL;
HIS DEATH RESULTED.
Bailey Had shot the Animal ana
sought 10 Get IL.

Augusta, Dec. Mr. Thomas Bailey
OF Clark's Hill, S. C.. brother-in-law
Of Col. James Tillman, was killed this
afternoon on the place Of Senator b.
r.. Tillman. near Trenton. while hunt
Ing. lie had shot a squirrel. which.
falling. had lodged In high tree. Mr.
Bailey climbed after u. a small limb
broke and he fell to the ground. re-
celving injuries from which he died
shortly afterwards
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-08
HEAVY CANN0NADING
HEARD AT MUKDEN.

Mukden. Dec. = via Pekin. Dec. 7.~
Cnnn0nading Of great volume was
heard around Poutilon hill ana the
railroad yesterday morning. n oon-
Continued on finn page
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
Result Came as Surprise
 to Many
AFTER READING BULLETINS
Sept Out Friday---Conces. ston4 Made and Party K
 is United.

St. Louis, July 8, l p. m. = The Democratic national convention at 11:58 today adjourned until 8 o'clock tonight.
 The adjournment was forced by the opposition to Judge Alton B. Parker of New York to per- init of additional time in which to more thoroughly organize. < Parker stock has taken a def( Eided slump in the past twepl '. hours, and where yestd Nay
 was in many minds Utmost
 ,inty of his nom Nation on
 ballot t6aly exists an
 oubt
 eldk against Parker.
 tion May stampede to eland, Hearst, Gray, Cor an or Joe Folk.
 The platform favors a single bld standard, thereby eliminat- E all possibility of a repetition the 1896 slogan, We must aIucify mankind upon cross
 1ge must not press down
 brow of labor this
 thorns, " but rather will
 cry of the gold dollar
 Hook it's owner in the
 say, I know that my
 liveth. :"
 beech during the debate
 lancial plank in the plat form William Jennings Bryan o1 Nebraska said in part:
 s'I came to this convention ir the hope that we would be able to agree on a platform and or candidates and have nothing t< stir the feelings or arouse con |tention. l still hope that w |ehall be able to agree upon ; platform that will represent the kentiments of all of us, so that ashNresent it to the countr. the platicrm of a united party I still hope that we shall b le to present to the country x ket behind which we can stan' nited party. And l regre ::Sx t l am compelled to come i this time and present a sub t upon which your votes vii asked. But if there is on |mocratic principle more fun mental than another it is tn flsht of a majority to rule. l you& &estroy the binding force c 
 that principle there is nothin that can hold a party together. The first real test of tn strength of the presidential car didates came when the report c the permanent organization con mittee was made. It was exac1 ly 6 o'clock when demand wa made by the chairman for tn < report of the committee on pel m lnent organization.
 Representative Hugh DinI more of Arkansas, chairman ( the committee, was requeste to come to the platform. Al ther delay was caused by tn yaHing disorder, and Mi smore finally proceeded
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
CREIGHTON SLIGHTLY
 DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Blaze in Rear Portion of Hotel Thursday Evening Causes Loss of About $150-Fully
 Covered by Insurance.

Fire was discovered in the kitchen portion of the new Hotel Creighton about 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening, and created considerable alarm until it's ex- tent became known.
 The fire department responded with the usual promptness and after returning to the station for an addition supply of hose soon had the fire under control.
 The blaze originated from g defective flue. and it is estimated that $50 will cover the entire loss. The Phillips & Ferguson agency held the insurance poli- cies and the amount of the loss is fully covered.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
APPROACHING NUPTIALS.

Cards of invitation have been received in the city announcing the coming marriage in the Methodist church at Cedar Hill, Tenn, on July IA of Miss Dora M. Bigger to MT. James D. Car we'll of Newport. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p. m., and will be witnessed by a large number of the friends of the popular young couple.
 MT. Carvell is well known and popular young business man of this city, connected with the Bailey Mercantile Company, and has a host of friends who join the Independent in advance con- gratulations of the happy event.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
' BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs. E. H. Yeager, whose home is always the center of attraction for the young people as well as the old, was thrown open to her many friends Thursday in honor of her young friend Miss Lula Anschutz, whose sixteenth birth day it was. Mrs. Yeager never does things by halves, and this was one of her best efforts. The dining room, which was large and commodious, and the table loaded with just such things as school girls know what to do with. The afternoon was spent in sports of different kinds, all en- tering into the merrymaking with girlhood vim.
 Miss Imogene Randy recited two well-chosen selections, which were much appreciated by all; also, a recitation by Miss Rina Price was much appreciated.
 Before going home it was de- cided by the young ladies present to give a name to this old south ern home, where so many happy days have been spent, and with the hostess consent, Walnut was the name selected, and a very appropriate one it was.
 Those present on this happy occasion were: Misses Lulu An schutz, Imogene Randy, Annie Belle Gullette, Ruth Wallace, Ri- na Price, Lizzie Irby, Laura Hawk, Mae Whitaker; Mes danes M. J. Lucus, Joe Bell, o. w. Scarborough.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
PARAGOULD AND
 MEMPHIS ROAD


 The Citizen-Democrat of Pop lar Bluff says it is in receipt of a map of the Paragould & Mem phis Railroad, with the proposed extensions, with the compli- ments of General Manager French Quinn. MT. Quinn as- sures us that active work is being done on the survey, that the southern surveys have been completed and that the northern survey to Poplar Bluff will be begun at once, and that the com pany means business.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
ALBERT MATTHEWS !
 PAYS DEATH PENALTY
Hanged at Ell Dorado for the Murder of Ed Younet Last
 December Died Game.

Ell Dorado, July Albert Matthews paid the death penalty here today for the murder of Ed Yount in December, 1902.
 When visited in jail here this morning he said he rested well last night. He said he killed Yount in self-defense and that he was ready to die; that he had no fears, for he had made peace with his Maker and would sool be in Paradise. Matthews talked in a self-possessed and calm manner, exhibiting not a show of fear or emotion in his tone or actions. He seemed perfectly resigned to his fate.
 At 10:1O this morning Sheriff Pendleton led the condemned man from his cell to the gallows in the northeast corner of the jail. Matthews was not the least excited and stepped on the trap door without prompting or assistance. The black cap was put on, the moose adjusted, he bade the sheriff goodbye, the trap was sprung and at 10:14 his body shot through the doors to the room below. He died with out a struggle; not muscle moved, his neck was broken, and at 1O:3O Drs. Hilton and Pinson pronounced him dead.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
Read the Daily Independent.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 TO PROBATE COURT FOR SALE OF LANDS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned 6 administrator of the estAte of August Jesse, deeeassd, will, on the
 2nd DAY OF AUGUST, 1904, Apply to the Probate Court of Jackson County, Arkansas, for an order to sell the hnds of said dsceased, vhieh are as follovs, to-vit: The north half of the southwest quArtes of the southeast QunrsAs' the northwesta uaYtr of the southsast quarier, and the northsast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section thrse (S ,in town- ship fourteen (lA north3 range one d vest Sale to De Tor the purpose of raising funds with which to pay of the debts of said estate.
 WILLIAM RUTLAND, Adm'r.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
STRAWBERRIES ON BUSHES.

A. R. Andrews, a we'll known farmer of the Holden's Mill sec tion of the county, was in the city Thursday and brought to the Independent office a sample of what is known as the Maine strawberry. The berry grows on a bush a foot. or more in height; and the fruit, while rich and luscious, has more the taste and appearance of the raspberry. The fruit ripens very rapidly and lasts from two to three months.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
READY TO SWING.

As the time for his execution draws near Nate Brewer seems to be in better spirits than usual. He is keeping up courage and says he does not dread the awful fate that awaits him here Satur- day. It is almost certain that the governor will take no action in his behalf and the law per- mitted to take it's course. Para. gould Solophone.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
COUNTERFEIT MONEY.

A few days ago Reason Wells discovered on the public road near his home several shining pieces which appeared to be sil- yer dollars. Our young friend lost no time in fishing out ten of the sinners, but upon investiga- tion they proved to be counter felt. It is not known how or by whom the spurious dollars were placed in hiding. but it is SUD- posed that some fellow did it whose conscience was a little too much for him. -Batesville Bee.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
NEWPORT YOUNG
 LADY IGNORED,

Miss Dove Erwin left Thurs day night for Chatauqua, N. Y.,
 where she will spend the months of July and August taking a special course in elocution,
 under such masters of this special work as help to compose this great institution of learning.
 Miss Erwin has been elected as- fsistant teacher in the School of Expression al Galloway college,
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15

6earcy, Ark, [ere she gradu- ated with honofs one year ago. She has always shown a marked talent for this especial study and all feel Galloway college has made a wise selection and is to be congratulated in having her as one of it's faculty, and also feel honored that one of Newport's fairest daughters should be se- lected to fill this responsible position.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15
NEWARK BOYS
 DEFEAT NEWPORT.

The Newark base ball team defeated the Newport boys in a game Thursday afternoon by the score of 9 to 5.
 The game was played on the commons in Chastain's addition and was witnessed by a fairly large crowd. Adams and Puddle was the battery for Newark, while Randy and McGregort officiated for Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15

St. Louis, July 9. Judge Alton Brooks Parker of New York was this morning nominated on the first ballot for president of the United States by the Democratic national convention.
 Congressman Littleton of New York made the nominating speech shortly after midnight amid enthusiastic applause which
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-15

IllUllcu ny law dS u dIiPAJ tect the public interests.
 We demand that the restraint of such illegal combinations be entrusted to the Democratic par ty, which is not responsible for their existence, and which has ever protested against their continuance.
 We condemn the Republican system of legislation under which trust monopolies are enabled to exact higher prices for their man. ufactured products from our own people than they sell them for abroad.
 We demand an enlargement of the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission to the end that the travelling public and shippers of this country may have prompt and adequate relief for the abuses they are subject ed to in the matter of transpor- tation.
 When tn platform committee mo4 +o ina subject of imnar;al ism the following resulted: