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The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
 STATE CONSTITUTION

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
 joint resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution. were passed by the General Assembly at it's regular session Of ls97, and the same will be submitted to the electors of the State at the next general election to be held Sept. 5th. 1898, for adoption or rejection viz:
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. 1.
 The General Assembly shall pass laws to cor rect abuses and prevent unjust discrimination and excessive charges by railroads canals and turnpike companies for transporting freight md passengers, and shall provide for enforcing such laws by adequate penalties and forfeit ures. and shall provide for the creation of such offices sad commissions md vest in them such authority as shall be necessary To carry into ef- feet the powers hereby conferred Approved February 26 lS97.
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. !.
 The county courts of the State in their respee- i've counties together with a majority of the justices of the peace of such county in addi- ton to the amount of the county tax allowed to be levied, shall have tho power to levy not ex- eeedinG three mills on the dollar on all taxable property of their respective counties. which shall be known the County Road Tax |" and when collected shall be used in the respec- tive counties for the purpose ofmaking and re- pairing public roads and bridges of the respec- tive counties and for no other purpose. and shall be collected in United States currency or county warrants legally drawn on such road tax fund, if majority of the qualiA-u electors of such county shall have voted public road tax at the general election for State and county of fcers preceding such levy at each election Approved March l5. 1897.
 Each elector may vote for or against above amendments either separately or jointly.
 Witness my official signature and seal, this first day of February, 1898
 ALEX. c HULL SEAL Secretary of state.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

Fletcher Hogue. Solo by Carey Lawson. Recess fifteen minutes
 Convention called to order by the presi- dent Song led by \ H Owens. \ motion to have the minutes printed ill THE ADVANCE and MonticelIonian pre- vailed
 Delegates to district convention to meet i'll September, 1898 Carey Lawson, NJ. G. Hogue, 5. A, Allen, H. l.. Veazey, w N Morris and NJ NJ Dixon. Alteruates: Dr. D T Hyatt, w l.. Gentry and J N. Johnson.
 On motion, the convention adjourned until m
 AFTERNOON SESSION. House called to order by president w. \ Morris
 Song by W. l.. Gently
 Report of committee on books and peri odicals We, your committee, submit the following: We recommend that all books heretofore adopted be dropped except Sougland Messenger We also recon mend the Music Teacher, by A. ]. Showal- ter Dalton, Ga. Respectfully
 A. l.. OsLGN,
 ] c. LAWSON. Report of committie on obituaries We, your committee on obituaries report as fol lows On careful examination, we find but one death within the bounds of our couVeutiou5 viz NJ Hughes, who was crushed by falling timber. Bro Hughes was a model Christian, a generous neigh bor kind father and noble husband He was secretary ol the Drew County Mu- sical Convention at the time of his death While we mourn the loss of our brother we should be profoundly thankful to our Heavenly Father for his goodness to LIS as convention etc Respectfully submitted
 $. A. ALLEN,
 A l.. OSIGN, A II. OWENS, Committee. Committee on finance: We, your com nittee on finance, report the following amounts eollected Beu1ah class, 7sc; Spring Hill class, SOC amount in Treasu ", 2oc. Total, sf.45. Signed,
 MATTE LAMBERT,
 FLORENCE WADswoRrH, SPENCER LAWSON, Committee A vote of thanks was tendered by the convention to the good people of Selma for Inequalities during the convention. \ motion to adjourn to meet with the New Florence class on Friday and Satur- day before the iourth"Sunday in July, lS99, prevailed " N. MORRIS. Attest President
 l. C. PAsCuAL,
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

Two more Democratic nomi- nees goes up at the head of our paper this week. They are Z. T. Wood, Esq, of Monticello for Circuit Judge and W K. Quin- ney, Esq, of Warren, for Prose cutting Attorney These gentle men are both good men and true Democrats, and will be elected without opposition from any source, and after they are elect ed, will make faithful and eff fcient officers.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
STATE.

For Governor
 Dan. ". Jones, of Pulaski. For Secretary of State
 Alex C. Hull, of Boone. For Treasurer
 T'hos. E. Little, of Sebastian. For Auditor
 Clay Sloan, of Lawrence. For Attorney General
 Jeff. Davis, of Pope. Fo Commissioner of State lands I. w. Colquitt, of Pulaski. For Supt. of Public Instruction ]. ]. Doyne, of Lonoke. For Com'r. of Agriculture, etc. Frank Hill, of Washington. For Associate Justice
 1. F. Kiddick, of Greene.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
Malignant Blood POiSOnl

gasted that I try s. s. S., and like q drowning man grasping at straw began its use.
 "Just as soon as l had taken a few bottles I began to improve. S. s. s. went right down to the cause of the trouble, which seemed beyond the reach of the other remedies, and in less than four months all the poison had been forced out and not sore remained although they left scars equal 10 Il case of smallpox. s. s. s. is far ahead ofssll other blood remedies, for it cures cases that are beyond their reach n
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

Possibly one reason why 10 Ar kansas Populist enlisted in the ar my may be that the roads in Cuba are not wide enough to give them plenty of room in the middle.- Hot Springs News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
CONGRESSMAN TERRY AND IA.
 WAII.
Washington CD. @ Assayer.

Washington (D. @ Assayer.
 Hon. Vim. L. Terry, of Arkan- sas, in the following terse remarks presented the Hawaiian situation in its true light. Judge Terry IS exceptionally gifted in his ability to reach beneath the surface of conflicting opinions and obtain d firm hold upon the roots of every tree of contention chat sways a nation in stormy times like these. This short speech puts the admin istration in its true light, and proves that men like Judge Terry are needed as anchors to the ship of state, to keep her safely moored in the harbor of liberty, beyond the tempest tossed pillows of inter national strife.
 Mr. Dinsmorc. I yield ten min- utcs to my colleague from Arkan- sas. MT. Terry.
 NIT. Terry. MT Speaker, in the limited time allowed. l can only briefly touch few of the points involved in the question be- fore the House. 1 can see no present necessity, Mir. Speaker, for the passage of the present bill for the annexation of Hawaii, and l think that can see in 1t the begin ming of policy of territorial az grandizement, aggression and im- perialism that bodes no good to this Republic. I am in favor of seizing and holding such islands and dependencies of Spain as may be necessary to indemnify LIS for the costs and sacrifices of the pres ent war.
 If, after We have completed theii seizure and occupation, the annex alton of Hawaii should become q military necessity to enable Us tc reap the benefit of what we have taken, it will then be time enough for us 10 consider that proposition but the unseemly manner in which the pendency of the Americo-Span ish war Is being taken advantage of to press the passage of this bill in advance of any teal necessity for the same, l. but an additiona proof to the multiplying evidenc, that War solemnly declared fo the cause of humanity and justice and the vindication of the nationa honor anasthe national flag, i being perverted from the plain an, proper purposes for which t wa authorized by congress and in dorsed by the American people. The bond grabber, the boodler the land grabber and the spells man are gathering to the front an' exercising their banefuI iniiuenc, in every quarter that can b reached. They have forced tn
 needless issue of $4oo, ,ooo, ,ooo il bonds, and in bill imposing oner ous burdens and taxes upon tn, plain people of the land they hay, obtained practical immunities ant exemptions for themselves. In tn, matter of supplies and transporta tion, they are bleeding the govern
 nent at every point where possi ble, so that one-half of the appro priations voted here will never Tn ure to the benefit of the patrioti, men who have gone and are stIl going to the front of war, to offe their services and their lives fo the honor and glory of the flag.
 That flag, sir, was uplifted anc unfurled for high and holy pur pose, and under it's inspiration tn, American people were ready a once to leap to arms. They wan tbat nlirnose nreserved and carrie1
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
MINUTES
Of the Drew County Musical Conven- tion, Selma, Ark, July 23,
 and B, 1898.

The convention was called to order by the president, w N. Morris. Tie chap. lain read a scripture lesson and Bro D. B. Giliham led i'll prayer. Minutes of previ ous meeting read and approved. The fol lowing classes responded to roll call
 Rose Hill, Florence, Green Hill, Pleas ant Grove. Luella, Plantersville Prairie Hall, Beulah, Spring Hill Monticello and Selma
 On motion, the following new classes were admitted to the convention
 Social Hill
 A montion to postpone the election ot officers until the afternoon session pre- vailed The convention was entertained by singing, led by NJ NJ. Dixon, A. l.. Os lin and X. II Owens.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 Convention called to order by the presi dent. The election of officers resulted as follows W. N Morris, President; A. l.. Oslin, Vice President; |. c. Paschal, Sec retary W. K. Dishongh, sponding Secretary and Chaplain; Mss Florence Wadsworth. Treasurer
 The president then appointed the fol lowing committees:
 On afrangements-M. G. Hogue, w R, Dishongh and H. r Allan,
 On eNamination-Care Lawson
 On books and periodicals-Muncy Dix on, Carey Lawson and 4. L. Osiin.
 On obituaries-A. H. Owens $. A Allen and A l.. Oslin.
 On fiuanee-Misses Matte Lambert and Florence Wadsworth ana Spencer Law son.
 On motion, convention adjourned until Q a. m. July g
 SECOND DAY.
 Convention called to order by president. Song by Muncy Dixon. Chaplain read a scripture lesson and lead ill prayer.
 On motion, Bro. West, of Lincoln cour- ty, was made honorary member of the con vention. Committee on arrangements re port and singing confirmed, ls1 by Muncy Dixon, N. L Gentry. Spencer Lawson and
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Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an ord CT of the Probate Court of Jefferson coun- ty State of Arkansas made on the l6th day of Jnly A. D., 1893 that will. on the 20th day of August, A. D.. 1s9s offer for sale, at the door of the court house of Drew county, State of Ar kansas between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and three o'clock in the afternoon, at public outcry to the highest and best bidder, on credit of three months, taking from pur- chaser note with approved security and lien re- ained on property to secure purchase money, the following lands of the estate of Richard HenerberFy, to pay debts of said estate to-wit.. Beginning atthe Northwest corner of the South half of the North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section one. in Township elev- en, South, in Range four, West of 9th principal meridian, in Drew county, State of Arkansas; thence running East ten chains, thence running South twenty chains. thence running West ten chains, thence running North twenty chains and to point of beginning, containing about 20 acres.
 ROBERT P HARDING,
 as Administrator of the Estate Of Richard
 Henerberry, deceased
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

The Alabama pops failed to get there, as usual, in the election in that State last Monday. Same mo- notonous old fact that the Demo- crats were too numerous.-Arka- delphia Standard.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

For fifty years s. s. s. has been curing all manner of blood dis eases. It is the only remedy which can reach Cancer, Scrofula, Rheu- matism, Catarrh, Eczema, Con. tagious Blood Poison and old run. ming sores and ulcers. Being purely vegetable, it forces tho poison out of the system, thus get ting rid of it forever.
 Books on blood and skin diseases mailed freo to any address by Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

Now that the prospects for peace are very bright We hope that our congressman will get up their repeal bills of the new revenueiaw The law IS burden some and when the war IS over there can no longer be an excuse for such a measure.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
FRIDAY, AUG. 12, 1898.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Having been nominated by the Peoples party, hereby announce myself as a candi' date for the office of Sheriff of Drew county Arkansas, subject to the action of the people of Drew county, at the September election NSa8. Respectfully,
 JN0. A. WATERFALL.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
EdItop7aY-

IT is not quite a month until the state election. Let every true democrat, every man who loves his country and his home, get ready and labor faithfully for a sweeping victory.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

impossible to dress him for three years. His head and body were Q mass of sores. and his eyesight also became affected. No treatment was spare that we thought would relieve him, but he grew worse until his condition was. indeed pitiable. 1 had almost despaired of his ever being cured, when by the advice of Q friend We gave him 5. s. 5. tSwift's Speeific1. A de-
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

If you have any kind of a bond to make, see K. L. Hardy, office over Bank If.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

 IN country school in one of the back counties a class in nat ural history was reciting, when the teacher, who had once been a legislator, asked the question
 From whence did the word populist come?' An older boy replied, "that it was of Anglo Saxon origin and meant a howl ing menagery. ,
 This definition didn't seem en- tirely satisfactory to the teacher, and a small boy at the foot of the class observing it, exclaim- ed!
 "lknow, l know" "
 All right, said the teacher, " answer" :"
 "Thc word came from pop gum"
 "Why do you think sop in- quired the teacher.
 Because, noise is all there IS of itn
 "Go up, head ' | -
 THE Memphis Scimitar is au- thority that the Missouri Pa cifc Railroad people are going to build a line from McGehec sta. tion in Desha county to Mariana i'll Lee County This will doubt less be paying line; but one that would pay equally as well fnot better, would be the exten sion of the Monticello and War ren branch to Camden, Ark.
 This line would open up one o the finest timber sections Ill tii, entire state, besides developing { magnificent agricultural ant stoek-raising country.
 The gap between Warren ant Camden is. perhaps, 65 miles and through a country compara lively speaking, level, over whicl q line of road bed would be easi ly and cheaply built.
 At Camden connection Woult be made with both the Gurdol branch of the iron Mountain ant the Cotton-Belt railroads, thu opening up a through line to ou great prairie neighbor-the stat of Texas.
 There is little doubt but tha this short line will be built a some period or other, and w feel satisfied that if a proper et fort was made by the people al along this route to enlist tn railroad officials it would not b. many months before the locomo tive W ould be running to Cam den via Hampton
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

Order your whiskey from Patton X Biggs, Baxter, Ark. They han dle the best grades, and will ap- preciate your patronage. If.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
CONGRESSIONAL

For Congressman-2nd District - I. $. Little. of Sebastian.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
Scrofula, a Vile
 Inheritance.

Scrofula is the most obstinate of blood troubles, and is often the result of an inherited taint in the blood. s. s. s. is the only remedy which goes deep enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out every trace of the disease, and cures the worst cases.
 My son, Charlie, was afflicted from infancy with Scrnfula and hh snffnrnd sn that IL ,uas
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

cided improvement was the result, and after he had taken dozen bottles. no one who knew of his former dreadful condition would have recognized him, All the sores or his body have healed, his skin is perfectly clear and smooth, and he has been restored to perfect health. MRS. $. $, MABRY,
 960 Elm st., Macon Ga
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12

COUNTY. For State Senator. F. T. BUTLER. For Representative. J. F. HUGH ES.
 For Sheriff. J. II HAM MOCK. For County and Probate Judge l. \. BIRD. For Circuit Clerk. z. J. WOOD. For County Clerk. WALTER WILSON. For Treasurer. A l.. OSHIN. For Assessor. ' l.. PICK ENS For Surveyor. NJ. l.. STINSON. For Justice of the Peace Marion Tp.) w. F. SLEMONS. W. '. WELLS, JR. For Constable (Marion Tp ) W. D. HUNT.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-12
JUDICIAL

JUDICIAL. For Circuit Jndge- /. r. Wood. of Drew. For Prosecuting Attorney NV. K. Chimney, of Bradley.
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nR. J. k. TARRANT, Physician and Surgeon,
 MONTICELLO. ARK

r.,-O OFFIcE-At "Our Drug Sore
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
LOVE AND GINGERBREAD.

A youth and his sweetheart, oblivious
of their surroundings, devotedly intent
upon each other and the great hunks of
gingerbread in their hands, afforded
amusement to a carful of people on
Saturday evening. AS a Darby car, on
it's homeward trip out Walnut-st.,
stopped at Eighth-st., the young couple
got on. The car was quite full, but the
young lady was driven a, seat next to
the door. Her partner stationed him
self upon the platform. They were
both eating some of those huge slabs
of gingercake which can be found on
sale at any street vender's stand. The
young man carried a paper bag, in
which were number of others of like
dimensions, and when the young lady
would finish one he would reach the
bag inside the door and she would take
another, at the same time bestowing
upon him a most bewitching smile.
Then would follow a lover-like game of
peek-a-boo through the glass door.
This was kept up, much to the amuse-
ment of the passengers, until the young
man found an opportunity to seat
himself beside his girl. The resources
of the paper bag seemed inexhaustible
and their appetites Unsuitable, for they
were still eating gingerbread when
they left the car at the Darby ter
us..-Philadelphia Record.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
FREEDOM RESTORED.

A Young California Farmers Kindness
to an Eagle He Had Seen Before.
There was an interested crowd before
a large glass front. Everybody that
came along stopped either to make in
quiries or elbowed in toward the win
dow to see what the attraction was.
Inside was a magnanimous white
headed eagle. There was chain from
it's right foot to huge piece of iron.
some water in a pan, an untouched
piece of fish, few sods, and large
card with the words For Sale"
The birds wings dropped, on either
side, to it's feet. It's eyes were glazed
and dim-looking. 1t opened and shut
them now and then, but never once
turned them to the jostling, noisy
crowd that stood just outside the glass
There were no marks of violence to be
seen, but the dull, pathetic eyes, the
dropping wings, the soiled white about
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
Grand Opera House.


The best talent of the colored race is
comprised in John w. 1sham's Octo-
room company, which opens here to-
night for a three days engagement at
the Grand opera house with pro-
gramme full of variety, amusement
and excellent singing. The operate
selections in the closing thirty minutes
have such volume of melody that
every child-heart accepts 1T with silent
delight and every mother with rapt at
tention. Among other selections are
such gems as "Cavaileria Rusticana,
Tar and Tartar" I'll Trovotore, 'Red
Hussar" and lei Captain" The COM
edy, dancing and jingle of the piece
are in the opening sketch entitled 1.-The
Darktown Outing" There will be the
usual matinees tomorrow and Wed
nesday. At every performance there
will be grand prize cake walk open
to all corners, and handsome cake
will be given. Reserved seats at the
matinees 10 cents, Is cents and 2t
cents; night prices 10 cents to 80 cents
including 100 seats on lower floor at IL
cents for ladies.
RICE AND BARToN'S BIG GA!ETY
COMPANY.
Rice and Bartons Big Gaiety COM
pany, which is everywhere drawing big
houses, will be seen at the Grand opera
house for three days and two matinees
commencing Thursday, April Z, ano
will present the laughable farce, NC
Doodles Flats" and the beautiful bur-
letta, Naughty Coney Island" The
company includes ten big specially
acts, the cream of the vaudeville stage
and twenty handsome girls: also the
living pictures and Little Africa.
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Poli's Wonderland Theatre.

Manager Poll heads a fine bill this
week with the eminent travestists, Ed
mund Hayes and Miss Emily Lytton
These artists, whose reputation for
popular and artistic productions is es-
tablished as solid as rock in the best
theaters, will find many friends eager
to greet them, for their former appear
ance here was great success. They
will present a new act, q capital tray
esty on "Ingomar." They will follow
this by the dream scene from THE
Bells as played by Sir Henry Irving.
The supporting olio will be one of the
best ever seen in the house. 1t is full
of acts worthy of feature place, as will
be seen by the list and proven by the
performance. 1t will include the fun
ny transoceanic success, the Karno
Trio; Smith and Campbell, Miss Eva
line Britton, Stuart Barnes and Mabel
Sisson, Leroy and Clayton, Mabel
Paige and George Howard, Beatrice
Harlowe and c. M. Harris and the Mar
inellas.
Prices 10 cents and 20 cents; ladies in
the afternoon 10 cents.