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Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
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. Raines of this city, the defenseiby Hon. Will Driver of Osceola and Hon. E. F. Brown and Walter Turner of this city. 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 daily independent., 1904-10-04
A. KELLETT, M.D., C. s,
 Newport, Ark.

 manded for retrial, which ended in the plaintiff being awarded $500 more than on the first trial. Hon. J. H. Harrod of Little Rock represented the plaintiff, assist ed by Hon. P. R. Andrews of Augusta. Hon. s. D. Campbell of Newport conducted the defense.
 w. H. Mize was fireman on the Iron Mountain. In March, 1900, his engine ran on to burn ing trestle between Malvern and Ttraskwood, which gave way under the weight, and Mize was killed.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
FEDERAL COURT
 GRANTS INJUNCTION.

Judge Trieber on Monday granted a temporary injunction restraining the Secretary of state from certifying out to the vari- ous county clerks the assessments made this year by the state board of railway assessment upon the property of the Kansas City Southern, Choctaw, Oklahoma 6 Gulf, St. Louis Southwestern, and St. Louis & San Francisco railroads. The secretary of state was directed to certify out the assessments for this year upon the basis of the assessments made in 1902 for the year 1903.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
JURY AWARDS
 WIDOW DAMAGES.
Mrs. Melia Mize Given $6,500 Damages in Suit Against Iron Mountain at
 Marianna.

Marianna, Oct. 3.-In the Lee county circuit court Mrs. Melia Mize, administrator. was today given judgment for $6, 800 against the Iron Mountain Rail- road Company, damages for the death of her husband, w. H..
 Mize. The case was stubbornly contested. This is the second trial of the case. Suit was brought originally for $15, ,00O damages, and at the first trial, two or three years ago, a jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff,
 awarding her $6,000 damages. The railroad company took an appeal to the supreme court. Be cause of an error by the trial judge in one instruction given the jury the case was reversed by the supreme court and re-
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
MISSED 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 a 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.
 The remains were gathered to- gether and taken to an undertak- er's establishment here, where they were made US presentable as possible, and the funeral was held today.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
QUORUM COURTS
 WORK COMPLETED
Appropriations for Year as Au- thorized by that Body-Tax
 Levy Made.

The actual work of the quorum court for the year 1904 was com pleted Monday afternoon, but as the records of that body must be signed by it's members, a short session was held Tuesday morn ing, and final adjournment taken.
 The appropriations made were as follows:
 Build county jail, SIP, ,000. Only one dissenting vote was cast, that of Justice Guy Smith, who favored increasing the appropria- tion $3,OO0.
 Build a poor-house, 1000. Circuit court, $5, 600.
 County court, $4, 800.
 Assessment and tax books, $500.
 Records and stationery, $35O.
 Justices of the peace court, $500.
 Roads and bridges, $500.
 Keeping up jail, $4,0O0.
 Keeping up poor-house, $1, ,00O. Bridge across Village, east of Swifton, $900.
 Bridge across Glaize creek, Barren township, $250.
 Overcup slough bridge, $2O0.
 Repairs on court house prop erty, recommended by the grand jury $400.
 Repairs on Running Water creek bridge, S100.
 James w. Howard, who has proven himself an efficient road commissioner, was unanimously reelected.
 The following tax levy was authorized: Poll tax, $1.O0. State Tax-State general, 24; state school, 2; sinking fund, I; pensions 2; crpitol, }. County tax, 5 mills; road tax, 3 mills; Newport corporation tax, 5 mills; Jacksonport, 5 mills.
 All of the school districts in the county voted a levy of 5 mills with the following excep- tions; Nos. 19 and 31, no levy; No. 28, 2 mills; No. 35, 9 mills; No. 36, 3 mills.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04

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 daily independent., 1904-10-04
RUNAWAYS HAVE
 ELUDED OFFICERS.
Constable Lawrence in Pursuit of Youthful Elopers, Who Are Reported to Have Left Hoxie, Going
 East.

Joe Spragg and Miss Fannie Roberts, both living near Hick- ory Grove, slipped away Sunday night from parental roof and have thus far eluded officers and kinsfolk in their desire to get away from home and plight their troth, where unsuspecting offic- ials may not refuse the necessary license.
 Both are under the age limit, being each sixteen, but would hardly be taken for this young, and the clerks of several nearby counties have been notified to turn down their application for a marriage license.
 The young man stole the girl Sunday night, says the latter's mother, Mrs. Frank Roberts, who discovered the theft early next morning and drove to Tucker ! man to intercept them.
 They had taken the train at Newport however and gone to KHoxie. Sheriff Randy traced them there and found that they left that town at 5:30 Monday morning on an east bound Frisco train. Constable Alb Lawrence of Tuckerman has gone in pur- suit, hoping to add further lau- rels to his reputation as a sleuth.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
dyedbs9jamins@. MAKERS < NEWyoRK

The new Fall togs are on display at our shop. Gus tom-made Suits, White and F a n c y Waistcoats, T 0 p Coats and Raincoats, ready to wear.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
SLAP AT THE
 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Gov. Davis on Monday grant ed pardons to Charley Laird and Chalen Roberts on, who were fined $25 each for assault and battery in 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- cutting attorney.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
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 the store building, but it seems was not awakened by the intruder. No clews have been discovered to warrant arrests in the case.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
Along the Pike

At the Fair you'll see thou sands of well-dressed men. Many of them wear clothes bearing this famous label:
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
SUPREME COURT
 RESUMES SETTINGS.

Little Rock, Ark, October A.
 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 K, Riddick, were present. The
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
Jack Heron

For Granitoid and Stone Walks, Curbing, all kinds of Brick Work. Don't fail to get my figures before contracting.
 My Work Talks For itself Parties wanting crushed Lime Stone Walks apply to me.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04

Read the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04
NOTICE.

On account of s. G. Parker, the leading jeweler. being away from town, the Palace Jewelry Store will be closed till Thursday morning. Oct. 6, 1904.
 Respectfully,
 36d3t s. c. PARKER.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-04

New Hazel dray to all parts of city. Telephone your orders to the Hazel. 22d4W
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
Herrick to Higginn.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 9.-Judge Her
rick's comment on the result was di-
rect and characteristic. At II 80 o'clock
last night he said: AT present l have
nothing TO say except that | have
made the best fight could. l have no
fault TO find. no complaints to make
Because Of the party and of many de-
voted personal friends through the
state deeply regret my defeat. So far
as | and my family are concerned do
not regret the result. may some time
in the future have something further
to say" Al 1910 o'clock last night
Judge Herrick sent the following tele-
gram to Governor Elect Higgins:
please accept my congratulations
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09

CHICAGO. Nov. 9.-Secretary Elmer
Dover of the Republican national COM
mittee says Roosevelt will have 81
electoral votes, which is six more than
the prediction estimate He said:
Owing TO differences in time and
greater distances in the western states,
the returns are meagre and incom-
plete. They indicate, however, that
the sentiment which carried the east
prevails in the west, and l think we
Justify our claim that we will carry
every doubtful state. would revise
my prediction estimate by giving
Roosevelt 81 instead of Bill"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
THE FORTNIGHTLY.
Lecture By DR. Gould Of Philadelphia Next
Saturday.

For the meeting of Saturday Nov
18th, the committee, consisting OF Mrs
II. l.. Stillson, Mrs Philip Schuyler
and Mrs John S. Holden, announce
an illustrated lecture by George NJ.
Gould, M. D., of Philadelphia, Penn,
editor OF American Medicine. His
subject is "The Evolution of the
House." its history and influence on
hygenic process More than one hum
dred illustrations, thrown upon
large canvas, show the home from its
beginnings TO the stately edifices of
today, house building for thousands
of years.
a club like The Fortnightly will be
intensely interested because, as DR.
Gould says: Woman in private life
is the home ma ker and house-keeper,
and she should become the National
house keeper" The lecture would ap-
peal to all in that it shows how our
houses should be bettered, in order to
escape many modern diseases, such as
tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc; and, in
cidentally, the method is pointed out
of ecaping the effects of bad houses,
worse housekeeping and still worse
ventilation.
The president asks the Banner to re-
mind members that they may, as US
ual, invite their friends to accompany
them 10 the Second Congregational
chapel Saturday, and enjoy this
lecture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
ROOSEVELT ON RESULT.
Is Deeply Moved by His Election.
VIII Not be Candidate Again.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-President
Roosevelt, after the election returns
clearly indicated the result, issued the
following statement:
Il am deeply sensible Of the honor
done me by the American people in
thus expressing their confidence in
what have done and have tried TO do.
| appreciate to the full the solemn re-
sponsibility this confidence imposes
upon me. and | shall do all that in my
power lies not To forfeit it,
ION the 18th OF March shall have
served three aud one-half years, aud
ibis three. and one-hnlf years const.
flutes my first term. The wise custom
which limits the president to two terms
regards the substance and not the
fDfm UnGer no circumstances will |
be a candidate for on accept another
nomination."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
ELECTION RETURNS
Gathering, at Local Lodge Rooms To Hear the
News Last Night.

Election day although perfect one
as far as the day was concerned was
very quiet. A little over half the vote
of the town was cast, the total being
1880. OF these the republican ticket
received $40, democratic $3.50, socialist
26, probition rs. There were II defec
tive and 10 blank. Not a case of in
toXication was seen on the street the
entire day. Returns were received at
various places during the evening.
The Odd Fellows made the evening a
merry one. At their hall there was a
large gathering, An orchestra of
nine pieces was present, their were
Topographic selections, vocal and
musical selections and refreshments in
abundance. Quite number of friends
not connected with the order were pres
ent.
N At the Elks rooms the returns we're
displayed to the public by figures
thrown onto sheet across the street,
in front of the Methodist church. A
fine supper was provided here and the
Elks had the.best in town as usual.
The knights of Pythias served
clam chowder. The Foresters Of
America had a spread to which all
were invited. There were various
other social events. Soon after ii
O'Clock two cannon rockets sent up by
Griswold announced the reelection of
Mr. Roosevelt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
FOR PARKER

The general result was known with
m an hour and a half after the polls
tlosed. At o'clock last night Demo
cratic leaders conceded that Roosevelt
had been elected by an overwhelming
majority, and before s o'clock the Par
ker managers at Democratic national
headquarters in New York conceded
that Roosevelt had carried every doubt
full state in the country. At all the
Democratic headquarters the Demo
Gratis seemed TO be stunned by the re-
suit At Tammany hall Charles f.
Murphy early in the evening conceded
that Roosevelt had carried the state,
but chung to the hope that Herrick
might pull through. The returns, indi-
eating enormous pluralities. soon dissi-
pated that faint expectation, and the
Tammany leader admitted that the
Democrats had met overwhelming de-
feat for both their national and state
tickets.
At Republican national and state
headquarters every one was jubiant.
At s o'clock last night William Barnes,
Jr., who was in charge at state head
quarters, telegraphed President Roose-
welt RS follows:
Your plurality in New York state
will exceed 100000. Higgins elected
governor by over 100000"
At 9p. m. Chairman Cortelyou of the
Republican national committee said:
AT this hour the indications ere that
the country has given an over Shelm-
Ing vote OF confidence IN the preslden
and his administra ton"
Judge Parker was defeated in hi,
own town of Esopus by so votes.
Roosevelts plurality in Ohio break!
all records for that state.
The latest Indications are that Roose
velt's plurality outside of New Yorl
city will be 2J4,OO0 and that Parker,
plurality in Greater New York will b,
about $1,000 This would make Roose
velt's plurality in the state 222,O0O.
Parker carried Brooklyn by narrow
margin, probably less than 1000 votes
Republicans are claiming a MAORI
~ vi thliAy VI lbOIC TIC bOuSt VI
representatives.
One remarkable feature of the cleo
ton was the large number of straight
tickets voted. While great scratching
was anticipated, the very threat of II
seems to have reacted and to have
drawn party lines tighter.
In this city especially the straight
ticket vote was heavy in both parties
Contrary to general expectations
the state of New York has elected
Frank w. Higgins governor. with the
rest of the Republican ticket.
The tremendous plurality given up
the state for President Roosevelt and
the absence of much cutting made
Higgins run much better than was
forecast. Those who looked for o
difference of 10000 or more votes be
tween Roosevelt and Higgins were
disappointed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
Standing of the Vote in the Electoral
College as Result Of Election.
Roosevelt Carried Every Northern State Only
Comfort for the Democrats Is Douglass
Election in Massachusetts,

New York, Nov. 9.--The election
Yesterday was the greatest Republican
victory since that of Grant over Gree
ley in 1872.
President Roosevelt carried every
northern state and is reelected, receiv-
ing 343 electoral votes to 1873 for Par
ker.
The Republicans gained nearly 20
members in the lower house of con-
gress and will gain one or two sena-
tors.
The only comfort for the Democrats
was in the success of their candidate
for governor, ~ L, Douglass in Mas
sachusetts.
Democratic governors were also
elected in Minnesota, Nebraska and
West Virginia on state issues.
Roosevelt's majority in Pennsylvan-
ia reaches 400, 600 and he has carried
Missouri by small plurality, though
Folk is elected governor of Missouri
by $4,000. The legislature is republic
can.
Late returns from Maryland give
the state to Roosevelt by narrow
margin.
The surprise of the day was the an
nouncement that Roosevelt had carri-
ed Missouri. This was not even con-
sidered doubtful state by the most
sanguine Republican.
Addrick has at last secured a ma
jority in the Delaware Legislature and
will be elected senator.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
Judge Parker Not Downcnst.

ESDlU& y. J., Noy. D. Judge Par
kc~ cDnCedod the election of r,eSidrnt
kaascret at 500 p. m. when he re-
ctiyed bulletin that the Democratic
national headquarters had already adj
mttcd that every doubtful state had
been carried by the Republican nation
al ticket. He appeared to he not at al
downcast by the result, although it is
known that he greatly deplored his
overwhelming defeat in his own state.
He received the discouraglng news in
his study, where he sat smoking with
two of his neighbors. In the village of
Esopus there was genuine grief mani
tested by Democrats, who gathered in
the two inns and the railway station,
at the discouraging character Of the re-
turns, but many had foreseen the re-
suit as based upon the returns for the
village, which Judge Parker had fail
ed to carry by fourteen votes. A bon
fire prepared for the occasion was not
lighted ...t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
NEW JERSEY IN LINE.
ROoseve1t's Plurality In Garden
State 10000,

TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 9.-Incom.
plete returns indicate that President
Roosevelt's plurality in New Jersey
will not be less than $4,000. Essex
county gives Roosevelt 1900 plurality
and $4,000 to Stokes (Rep) for govern
or. Hudson county gives 1000 for Par
ker and $4,000 for Black Dem.) for
governor. The returns from Hudson
do not indicate the extent to which
Stokes has been cut in the remainder
Of the state, as a special fight was
made in that county for Black because
Of his equal taxation platform. The
majority for Stokes in the state will
probably be about 10000
The following congressman were
elected in New Jersey: First district,
II. G. Loudenslager Rep); Second dis
trict John ]. Gardner Rep); Third
district, Benjamin F. Howell Rep);
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
DORSET.

A handsome communion table, the
gift of friends, was dedicated to the
memory of Miss Bertha M. Pratt last
Sunday morning. The service was
appropriate and impressive. 1t was
followed by communion service.
The house of John A. Eagleson of
New York is closed for the winter and
the family have returned to the city.
c. D. McWayne who received injur-
les to his eye while in the Norcross
and West marble quarries last week
has gone to New York for treatment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09

Announcement is made by the pro-
prietor of the Londonderry Sitter that
the property and good will of The
Siiiv1f has been sold or more property,
perhaps, has been bargained for, pos
session TO begiven at the expiration of
its Dist year, which occurs December
!. Ii will then go into younger hands.
of the owner, who could hope to run
1t only a few years more. Having a
chance TO dispose it, he though best
TO avail himself of the opportunity
rather than wait, running the risk of
a forced sale. The name of the incom
ing proprietor is Withheld for the pres
emit at his request.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
Maryland Vote Close.

BALTIMORE. Nov. 9.-Returns from
the city and state are not complete. but
t is apparent from the official reports
so far received that the vote in Mary
land is very close and that the actual
result may not be definitely known for
time owing to the slowness of re-
turns from remote districts in eastern
shore and southern counties. In Balti-
more the indications are that there
may not be difference of 100 votes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-It is a certain
ty that Roosevelt and Fairbanks have
carried the country. The Republican
national ticket has swept New York
and all the doubtful states by enor-
nous majorities. There has been a
landslide in their favor, and their vic
tory is triumph.
In New York state RoOsevelt's pu-
ralty is more than 100000, exceeding
McIlinley's plurality in 1900 by more
than $4,000 and falling short of the
enormous Mckinley plurality of 1896
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09

CHICAGO, NOV. 9.--The indications
At 10 o'cl.. on tile returns re-
cciFed, wee that the Republican ma
tional ticket bad carried Illinois by
about 10000 The chairman Of the
Republican state central committee as
serted that Roosevelt would certainly
have Il plurality of 100000 The Dem
ocrats declared that the figures were
greatly exaggerated, but admitted that
Roosevelt would have plurality not
far from 10000 The returns OH con-
gressmen are slow but II looks rs IL
the Republicans have gained at least
two in Chicago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
nIinoi. 40, 900 For Roosevelt.

CHICAGO. Nov. 9.-The Republican
state central committee claims that
Roosevelt has carried Cook county, in
which Chicago is located, by 10000 and
the state by 10000. The same figures
are given for Deneen (Rep.) for govern
or The Democratic state central COM
mittee admitted early that Roosevelt
had carried the state.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
Roosevelt Ran Wen In California.

SAN FRANCISCO Nov. 9.-Scatter-
Ing returns from California Indicate
diet Roosevelt has carrie the state by
q larger majority than did Mckinley
four years ago or the eight congress-
men to be elected the Republicans
claim TO he assured of seven. with the
Second district in doubt. In this dis
trict Rel (Dem) is running ahead of
bis ticket.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-09
Lille Rhody's Vote.

PROVIDENCE. X. L.. Nov. 9-Par-
tial returns give Roosevelt 5049 over
Parker, with votes OF s,767 and ans
respectively. The fight for governor
remains in doubt, with Utter rep
the leader. The Republicans appear 70
be holding their own well in the legis-
lature, with but few changes from last
year. The congressional seats are as
yet undecided