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The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
Mother and Child Burned to Death

Mrs Cox, wife of d prominent Miller county farmer and her two-months-old babe. were burned to death Mrs. Cox was at home alone, and from indiea- cations tainted and fell hcadlong into the fireplace. and soon perished. As she lay her feet were near the cradle in which her babe was sleeping. After the mother was ffeiess the flames gradually made their way to the cradle by her burning clothing In that man ner the cradle was set afre and the child shared the fate of it's mother
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
Oh. What Splendid Coffee.

Ir. Goodman, Williams Co, H., writes. From one package Salzer's German Coffee Berry costing be 1 grew 300 lbs of better coffee than 1 ean buy in stores at 90 cents d b.
 A package of this and big seed catalogue Is sent you by Joim \ Salzcr Seed Co, Ia Crosse, Wis aRon receipt ot I5ceats stamps
 Cloye=An article used in the manufacture of a counterfeit hfeath.-Chieaeo Daily News
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
sound Money Discussions.

Between now and next presidential cleo ton there will be hosts of discussions of the questions of "sound money and silver. However opinions may be divided on these points, there Is but one public and profes, sional opinion, and that Is a favorable one. regarding the merits of IIostetter's Stomach Bltters as a remedy for and preventive of malaria. as well as a curative of kidney com plaint, dyspepsia. constipation, liver trou ble and rheumatism.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
What PuzzIeh Him.

The most ignorant man in America lives in St. Louis The other day he asked his employer, who was reading paper; Say, boss, which does you read the black or the white: :'-kansas City Star.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
Col. Sumpter Prostrated.

Col John q. sumpter, of Hot Springs, was stricken while at his office desk with nervous prostration It is feared his mind is hopelessly unbalanced, His condition is attributed to worry over business troubles
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
Catarrh Cannot He Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is blood or constitutional disease and Tn order to cure 1t you must take internal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur. faces Halls Gatarrh Cure is not d quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the and is regular II prescription ss f.S It It s es con- posed of the best tonies known, combined with the best blood purifiers. acting direct. ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh Send for testimonials, free.
 Sold by all druggists, price 75e.
 Halls Family Pills are the best
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
Very Probable.

The Clairvoyant- I get most of my business through the papers,
 The Alesmefist-Ah. you are an advertis ing medium then.-N. Y Journal
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Lots of boys say they cannot stand the confinement of the schoolroom who can stand to loaf around q billiard hall every day. Washington Democrat
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
\ Handsome Metal Paper Cutter and
 Book Mark Combined

Sent free of postage under sealed cover on
 receipt of ten cents ln silver or stamps. he latest. best and most scryie5a6ie d5aaet of every library and office Address Geo. II. IGeaiford, flo Old Colony Building Chicago,
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
To Cure n Cold in One Day

The principles of acoustic, are sound doe uines.- Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Feel it pass aWay-When St. Jacobs
 Oil cures Neuralgia. Soothes t oat.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up children $ Coughs and Colds-Nrs NJ. c. Blunt, Sprague, Wash, March 8, o.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Bachelor-A traveller on life's railway who has missed his Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Frost. bites are like burns. and both Are cured by St Jacobs Oll promptly
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Sprained last night To-day you are Well if you Use St. Jacobs Oll to cure.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Don't run from q bore he is probably keeping you from boring somebody else Chicago Record
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Alass'-The favorite interiection of {Le loye-lorn yoath.-Ghcago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
To Amend the Constitution.

The two proposed amendments to the state constitution, which will
 be submitted for rejection or adoption al the coming state election, have been certified to the proper officers of each county by the secreary of state One is known as amendment No. 4, and has reference to the enactment by the legislature of q railroad commission law, and is as follows:
 The general assembly shall pass laws t0 cor rect abuses and prevent unjust discrimination and excessive chaE2as by railroads. CIuaIs and l turnpike companies for transporting freight and passengers and shall provide for cnfurCt : such laws by adequate penalties and forfeit ures and shall provide for the creation of such offices and commissions and vest in them such authority as shall he necessary To carry Into effect the powers hereby conferred.
 The other amendment follows: The county courts of the state in their re SpeCtiye counties. together with a majority of .he justices of the peace Of such counties lu addition to the amount Of county tax allowed t3 be levied. shall have the power To levy nat exceeding miils 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 respective counties for the purpose Of making and repair ing public roads and bridges Of the respective counties, and for no other purpose. and shall be collected in United States currency or coun- ty warrants. legally drawn on such road tax fund, if a majority of the qualified eleetor of such county shall have voted public road tax at the general election for state and county officers preceding such levy at each election
 
 Arkansas Stockholders Interested
 Arkansas stockholders in the South ern Building and Loan association will be interested to know that Chancellor Lindsay, of Knoxville, Tenn, has handed down d decree, in which he di reeted that the receivers of the South ern Building and Loan association pay to the investment stockholders a divi- dend of l2 per cent He also directed that the borrowing stockholders be credited with a dividend of 12 per cent on the amounts loaned them by the as sociation. The decree further specified that the receiver in Arkansas has in his possession so 900 of the associa- tion's funds, He directed that the div idend be paid the stockholders as soon as the funds from Arkansas are trans ferred to the receivers in Knoxville. The t2 per cent dividend will amount to fraction over S200 ,00O
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Be careful how you grasp an opportunity: it is often terribly hard 10 let go.-Chieago Record
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Practice makes perfect and often makes the neighbof- leel like smashing the piano Chicago Daily News
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Both the bride and groom may be timid, yet they always stand up for their rites Chicago Daily News
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Take Laxative Promo Qunine Tablets
 druggists refund money if it fails tocure. ?
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

4 poor speller always spells words the hardest Way.-Nashlngton Democrat.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

In the advertisement of the John \. Salzer Seed Company, La Crosse, Nls., lew weeks since, the price of potatoes Was inadVeFtenD D ly placed at sl.05 per barrel; this should be Sl 50 per barrel Ne advise sending , cents postage for Salzers catalogue.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
ALABAMA LADIES
Cramna

Are caused by an irritation of the nerves They arc loealspasma, frequently tho result or uterine disease. There arc pinching gnawing and eontraetiye pains in tho region of the stomach extending to the back and chc9t. They are often the symptom and effect of indigestion. Dr. M. "A simmons Liver modicine should be used to stirau. late the digestive organs and Dr. Simmons Squaw Vino Wine 10 give immediate relief and permanent cure.
 After the old proprietors of tho article now called "Blaek Draught" were by tho united States Court enjoined from using me words constituting our trade name- does not equity require that they stand on fhclr own trade name and merits (f anyl of their article. and not seek to appropriate mo trade for cur article called for and known as pr. Simmons Liver Medicine, by publishing the picture of another pr Sim- mons on thelr wraPPeF and falsely advertise Ing that thelr article "Black Draught" was e&aollshcd in 1s40. that being tho year in which our article Wa5 established, while no one ever heard Of Black Draught" till after ls'6. Why do they advertise that taisehood md associate their article with ours (havlng the picture of Dr. Nj. X. Sim. mons on it) by their publication of tho picture ot another Dr. Simmons, if not done to unfairly appropriate our trade? Is not the motive apparent?
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Not yourself2 Use St. Jaeobs Oil for Soreness and stiffness. It will cure.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; 1t is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tenn effectually, dispels colds. head aches and levers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and &C., ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in it's effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeablesubstances, it's many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have 1t on hand will pro- cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 S4R fRsaciSco. CAL. j LOUISVILLE, KY. RsW YORK; Hf
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

With the day the light, with the road the strength to tread it.-Samuel Johnson.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
Safe at All Hours.

Humanity is never satisfied The man with watchdog, nervous wife and rest i've baby does not feel safe without a bur glar alarm.-Adams (Mass.l Freeman.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Every dog las his day, but only thor. oughbreds get entered at the bench show Chicago Record
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Rupture Sure cure Book free. Write for it toS.J Sherman, Specialist, Mt Vernon, \. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Why suffer 9lth an ache or pam When S5. Jacobs 0iI wiIi 6a3e. My? Flagraising is one of our standard in dustries.-G Chicago Dal'y News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
FRIDAY, DEC. %, 1895.

one more issue of the RECORD and
the legislature will have made its
choice for United States Senate 10 sue.
coed Senator Burrows. The senator Is a
candidate for reelection with what APP
pears 10 be almost certain chances of
success. He is certainly n strong IA
vorite with the people of Michigan and
should popular vote be taken 10 ascer-
tain the choice Of the people We have no
doubt Mr.. Burrows would receive three
fourths of the total vote.
If a caucus is held by the Republican
members TO determine their choice for
senator, 90 pee ratified by formal vote L.
be taken Ou January H.. the RECORD re-
spectfully submits that the ballot in
the caucus should be an open one So
that il may Ice known by the people Of
the state Just how each legislator votes
upon the question This is nothing
more than justice and honor demand.
in view of the methods at present being
employed 10y the opponents of the SEN
atOr TO influence members to vote
against him.
MIR. Burrows is statesman His 20
years in public life NJ Washington has
given him an acquaintance with men
aud measures and an influence in di-
lCctlng legislation favorable 10 his state,
which are of incalculable benefit TO the
people of Michigan
His principal, if not only opponent
at this time is Albert Pack of Alpena
aud Detroit Mr. Pack principal quail
ification is that he is a rich mana
millionaire, and upon tins his hackers
rely for success Mr. Pack is "a wealthy
lumbarman and street car magnate.
and his contributions to Governor Pin
gree's campaign fund have given him
the governors support Notwithstanding
his apparent opposition to the rich man
and favor Of The poor.
Senator Burrows is a Door man. He
owns house and lot in Kalamazoo,
which is practically the sum total OF
his fortune. This is an eloquent tribute
10 his honesty and lncorruptibiity.
after twenty years in congress and the
senate. where dishonest men have
abundant opportunities to get rich
quickly.
There is no question but that Mr..
Burrows is the man the people want
elected ard they want to know that
their members in the Legislature vote
for him. They want an open ballot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

Owing TO the late strike in the State
Republican at Lansing which holds the
contract for the state printing, the prin-
tiers labor organization has a project on
foot to push bill this winter establish.
ing a state printing office, thinking por
haps through some political pulls the
union can control the business and es.
tablish their own price. When an or
ganization attempts 10 run man :
business, demanding certain prices and
hours and if not conceded. to say others
shall not work at their Will, we think it
mighty poor policy for the state 20 in
vest 800 600 to satisfy such people. Not
counting the investment II would cost
the state 100000 more on their contract
than it does now From "A business and
economical stand. point 1t will get a
black eye
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
To the Public!

ing between my brother and myself
have been dissolved. Mr. l.. b. Sawyer
having retired from the law practice.
! VIII continue the business at my
Office, over Lewis & Yost's store take
this opportunity TO thank the public and
my friends for their ASST stance and pat
rouage during the last nineteen years,
and shall be glad TO see each of them at
any time. Respectfully,
BYRON II. SAWYER.
Ithaca, Mich, December BIRD 1898.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

Tie Governor opposes Burrows claim.
ing he opposed the Atkinson bill Now
the Governor admits the bill unconstitu.
tional and will present a new bill,
but he does not admit the senator's good
and wise judgment in opposing a meas
ure that would not hold or give the peo.
pie what they want. This may be war
bu il is not honest politics.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure of this trouble
\ small quantity OF Ely's Cream Balm
placed into The nostrils spreads over an
iniiamed and angry surface, relieving
Immediately the painful inflammation,
clcanses, heals and cures A cold in
the head vanishes Immediately Sold
by druggists or will be mailed for soc
by Ely Brothers, 50 Warren Street, New
York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

Ii has all the appearance now that Re
preventative Adams of Grand Rapids
will be the next speaker of the House Of
representatives Mr. Adams is an ex-
member and most thoroughly qualified
for the position He is broad minded fan
and capable and one who has indepen.
dence enough TO serve the people instead
of any one or set Of men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

induce congressman 10 cOnspire
against a proposition which Is demanded
by every consideration of patriotism and
commercial expansion Is not known, but
it must be made of powerful stuff. Hep
burn will be remembered by Saginaw
people as the congressman who was
largely instrumental in defeating the
attempt made to secure the holding of
sessions of the United States court in
that city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

At a meeting Of the township board
of the township of Arcadia, last Satur-
day, @. l.. Delavan was appointed
supervisor in place of ID H. Sharrar.
resigned. The appointment is one of
the best that could have been made
Mr. Delavan is one Of our most careful
business men and will discharge the
duties of the Office with credit to HIM
self and his friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

General Jacob Coxey, of Ohio has
corralle d and promulgated three great
truths, viz : that the election of Presi-
dent Mckinley was the best thing that
ever happened to the country; that the
free silver issue is dead that w. j.
Bryan is a back number. General Coxey
knows just whore he is at last.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

The bluff at Mark Hanna by Mich.
gaus greatest acrobat, Labor Commits
sioner Cox, while at Washington last
week, pleases Michigan Republicans
Cox comes as near being nonentity as
any man that was ever granted a state
Office. Governor Pingree takes snuff
and Cox sneezes, is about the extent of
his political influence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

The transcontinental railroads are OPP
posed 10 the construction of the Nicara-
qua canal, for the reason that il will
compete with the railroads i'm the NOV
ing OF freight acrossthe continent. IL is
intimated rather broadly in Washington
that Congressman Hepburn. of Iowa, is
working in the interest of the railroads
against the construction of the canal.
What influences are brought to bear TO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
WANTED

Reliable man III this vicinity 10 open
"a small Office and handle my goods.
Position permanent and good pay If
your record IS . X. here is an opening
for you Kindly mention this paper
when writing 1892 6w
4. T MORRIS. Cincinnati. ..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

The administration that increases the
commerce of tae United States will re-
ceive the popular approval of the people,
tor it benefits the welfare of every citi-
zen iu the republic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
MAHER IN GOOD TRIM.
He Whips Steve o'Donnen in Two
Rounds at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. March 17.-Peter Maher
finished up Steve O'DonneIl in short
der at the arena last night the referee
stopping the fight in the second round,
when Steve was so groggy as to be all
but knocked out.
At the opening of the bout. which
was to have been six rounds, Maher OBJ
iected to O'DonneH wearing bandageS
on his right wrist but this was quickly
settled by the Australian removing
them.
First round-They fiddled for an
opening. Maher led right on face. Steve
countered with left on face and Maher
went to his knees. Steve again landed
on jaw and Peter sent right to chin
and left and right on ear O'Donneu
going down. He took the time limit to
get up. Peter put right on jaw and
Steve again went down. O'Donneu
sent right on chin, Maher led and
missed. but a second later, put right
and left on jaw and Steve resumed his
intimacy with the boards. Maher land
ed right and left on the face and Steve
left on face, repeating as bell sounded.
Second round-Maher landed left on
ear and right on face. Steve returned
with left on ear. Peter put right on
jaw and O'Donneu went down again.
Maher banged right and left on jaw,
sending O'DonneII down. Maher walk
ed to his corner as if it was all over.
O'DOnnen got up and went for him
Maher turned and rushed him into his
corner and banged away at him. Steve
went to his knees and stayed there in
very grOggy shape, and the referee stop
ped the One-sided contest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
IWUDOEU.
People Camped All Night in the
Street
To Buy Tickets to the Nellie
Farren Benefit.
BIG THRONGS GATHER
About the Drury Lane Theater
in London
And Papers Issue Extras About
the Crowd.
BIG THRONGS GATHER

London, March 17.-Shortly after mid
night people began to assem- BILE in front
of the doors of Drury Lane theater,
armed with camp stools and provisions
ready to wait for seats at the Nellie
F'arren benefit today.
At 4 O'Clock this morning several
hundred were, waiting and the scene is
quite unprecedented. The doors opened
at 10 o'clock.
London, March 17.-Au London was
Interested today in the benefit to Nellie
Farren, one of LondOnS old time favor
lite actresses and who, with Fred Les
lie, was in the first gaiety company
that visited the United States. All OF
the leading managers, actors and ac-
treSSeS, cO-Operated in the arrangemen
for the benefit and Drury Lane theateP
was selected for the performance.
Weeks ago every available seat had
been sold netting $25, 900, while sub
scriptions poured in from many sourc-
es, including 81, 600 from George Ed
wards, $500 from the Rothschilds, $500
from the Duke of Beaufort, 500 from
Lord ROsebery and 500 each from
Lord Latham, the Duke of Fife, Earl
CadOgan and Lord Farquhar.
Some idea of the interest taken in the
performance may be gained from the
fact that the afternoon newspapers
today printed bulletins announcing the
progress of the crowd around the the
alter, which as early as $3.50 a. m, num-
bered about 5000 people
The doors were opened at 1890 and
the performance began at 1920 p m,
amid a scene of tremendous enthusiasm
inside the building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
QUARREL WITH AUSTRIA.
Austria's Minister and Secretary Day
Exchange Hot Words.

New York, March IA dispatch to
the World from Washington says:
The story is circulated that Lads
Iaus Hengelmuller Won Hengervar, the
minister for Hungary is in more immi-
nent danger of being given his pass
ports than was DeLOme in the most
critical period of his diplomatic trOu-
BILE
The Austrian minister has recently
had several conferences with Assistant
Secretary Day in regard to payment Of
indemnity for the Hungarians killed by
anceS at Lattimer. During the last of
these conferences it is said the Cuban
question came up casually and the min
lister took occasion to remark that he
supposed after the American and Span
ish boards of inquiry had submitted
their reports, the whole matter would
be submitted to an international board
of inquiry.
Judge Day is represented as having
given a negative reply. To this the
minister is said to have eXcitedly re-
piled that such was the usual method
Europe will expect that a sister power
would be accorded that courtesy.
Judge Day is asserted to have re-
spOnded that the United States would
determine the question of Spanish re-
SpOnSibility for the loss of the Maine
in her own way and without reference
to what the nations of Europe might
to have so angered the Austrian minis
ter that he forgot his diplomatic train
ing and used extremely violent lang
Uage to Judge Day.
1t is said that the matter was subse-
quently adjusted by the minister MAX
ing an apology, which induced Judge
Day to refrain from proceeding to an
extremity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
FOR THE FAST MAIL.
Amendment offered Appropriating
100000 for the Service.

Washington. March Ex-senator Allen
has proposed an amendment to the
postOffice appropriation bill, appropri-
ating 100000 for continuing necessary
and special facilities on trunk lines
from Chicago to Omaha and Lincoln,
Neb., and Denver, Colo, and points
west thereof.
No part of this appropriation is to be
expended unless the postmaster general
shall deem it necessary to the postal
service and in any contracts under this
provision it is to be expressly stipulat-
ed that all through mail arriving at
Chicago and bound west shall be car
ried in the car in which it shall reach
Chicago, or be transferred on track
from one car to another without being
hauled by cars, wagons or otherwise,
from one station to another.