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The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Had Two Accomnlices.

A Helena special says there may be q triple hanging as the outcome of the murder of Frank Dubarry, of Latour, and the cremation of his body in his house October sth. The grand jury in dicted Charlie Mum, the self-confessed murderer, and he sent for the sheriff ! for the purpose of telling him that he had two aeeompliees. According to Mum, John Davis and Philip Golden two negroes living in the neighhorhood joined him in the plot, and were with him and assisted in the killing Davis and Golden secured SIT in money and Dubarry's pistol as their share of the booty This was the story Mum told the sheriff, but not much eredence was given 1t until an officer arrested Davis and Golden, and, searching them, found Dubarry's pistol on the former.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Don't Keep Their Promise.

Deputy United States Marshall Hol- man came in with several moonshiners from Howard county. They had sur rendered and wanted to make peace with Uncle Sam. Heretofore the judge lectures them, holds the sentence up over their heads and lets them go home on promise of good behavior which they do not always keep, but manage to have some one else between them and the government to catch the next lecture and return home If few of these gentlemen were sent to the peni- tentiary and not have the milk of human kindness passed to them so freely, the moonshine business would be thing of the past. st.-Texarkanian.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
LAST OF HIS FAMILY.
"wiId Bill" Turner, n Noted Kentucky Moonshiner. the Last of Six Broth
 CTS, Shot and Killed.

Middlesboro, Ky, Oct. 25.-"Wild Bill' Turner, a most noted character in the mountains, was shot and killed by Will Combs Sunday night. Turner kept moonshine saloon on the state line between Kentucky and Tennessee, and had made fortune. He had killed several men. He is the sixth brother killed, and is the last of the family.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
First Regiment Mustered Out

The First Regiment was formerly mustered ont of the United States vol unteer service at Fort Logan H. Roots Little Rock, October 18th. About s60,- GOO was distributed among the officers and men. At night a grand hop was given at the fort. which was attedned by the elite of Little Rock society. The following companies composed the regi- ment: A tIIot Springs Wm E. Wooten captain; E IPne Bluff, F. K Bralev, captain c Fort Smith, Ghas. BFers, captain; D fFort smith, C. D. Coffey, captain; E .Iiopc), c \. White. captain; r (Springdale1, J. L. Long captain; c fHelena), c. P Sanders, captain; II oArkadelphia1, A. E. Moore, captain; tVan Buren), $ L. Jeffers, captain; K
 Paris, Henry Stroup, captain; L eTex- arkanal, W. II. Haywood, captain; NJ fCamden), NJ A. Elliott, captain
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
As A=SAVtI. STATION.
San Juan, Porto Rec, Will Be One of Our Most Important Naval stations
 fn the Future.

Washington, Oct. 225.-SeeretafY Long has taken the initial steps To make san Juan, Porto Rico, the first naval station of the United States in West Indian waters. Congress will be asked to appropriate money enough to make ii one of the best equipped naval stations the United States has. Speaking of this Secretary Long says:
 "A station at San Juan will be of the utmost importance to the govern ment, and to the navy. San Juan is an excellent place for a good many of our ships in the winter time. It is an invaluable possession from every point of view
 A naval officer said: Congress will be asked to appropriate large sum of money for the improvement of San Juan harhor and the coast defenses. It is probable that the historic forts win be retained as far as possible. 1t is not unlikely that navy yard will be estabIished.h
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
sustaIn tho Yellow Book.

The Figaro says: If the British government reJect Frances moderate and just proposals it can only be be- cause the government of Great Brit ain desires, before anything else, the humiliation of France"
 The general tone of the French press comments is reflected by the Eclair. which remarks: An agreement regarding Fashoda can be arrived at provided Great Britain does not per sist in asking for the immediate recall of Maj. Marehand. But as to an out let on the Nile, we have an absolute right thereto, and will brook no re- fusaI.a
 These See Things in Another Light.
 The Steele, after urging peace, says: 'France would hardly come off better in a war with England than did Spain in the war with tRe United States. France would be better employed in developing her colonies than in thwart- ing England.n
 The Autoerite declares that France ought never 10 have gone to Fashoda adding: ''It was a stupid mistake, and now England calls on us to get out We'll, it is no use talking, we shall have to get out, otherwise there will be war, which would be madness"
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Mnnnshiner senteneed.

Henry Patterson, of Pope county, was convicted in Federal court at Little Rock of illicit distilling and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary at Leavenworth. Patterson is one of the parties who surrendered last spring, and who were released upon snspen- sion of sentence during good behavior. Shortly after his release, however, Pat terson resumed the business of making "mountain dew.n
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
These See Things in Another Light.
SEEN ON THE BRITISH SIDE.
Lord Salisbury Called Upon for an Ex-
 pIanation.

London, Oct. 25.-The afternoon newspapers here discuss the report of the French ambassador, Baron De Coureel, on the subject of the conver- sation he had with the marquis of Salisbury, regarding the proposed French outlet of the Nile, as being the leading feature of the yellow book on the Fashoda question issued Sunday by the French government. The con serVatiYe organs scout the idea of the marquis of Salisbury entertaining the surrender of the Bahr-El-Ghazal val ley to the French, and the Pail Mall Gazette, and the Globe suggests that the ambassador misunderstood the premier, and call on the latter to make some explanation.
 Compromise WonId Satisfy Some.
 The liberal and radical papers are not displeased at the prospect of q compromise being arranged and they believe that provided Maj. Marchand is recalled the dispute is susceptible of all arrangement by which France will receive some satisfaction In the Bahr- El-Ghazal district.
 British Naval Preparations.
 The British admiralty has issued a number of significant orders. The dock yards at Portsmouth, Davenport and Chatham have each received in struetions to prepare six 30-knot tor pedo-boat destroyers for commission, SO that they will be able to put to sea in 24 hours Overtime hours have be- gun on the first class cruisers Eureka and Andromeda so as to hurry them for service. Several gunboats in the different dock yards have been ordered to postpone unnecessary refitting.
 Finally, the Cunard line and White Star line have received from the ad- miralty an intimation to hold their subsidized steamers in readiness for turning over 10 the navy officials.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
The Pine Bluff Fair.

Some of the attractions secured for the Pine Bluff fair proved to be inn moral in characher, and were removed from the grounds by the management. The fair is being well attended and the exhybits are the best ever shown in thatstate
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Yellow Fever at uon,erov vevi.o

Laredo, Tex, Oct 25.-According to latest adyices from Monterey, Mexico, there are two additional cases of yell low fever reported by pr. McMeans, who states that his patients are af- ficted with black vomit A Pullman sleeper from Monterey was stopped across the river, end Monterey trains will run only from New Laredo, Mex leo, for the present
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Burned to Death,

Mrs. Lesuers. wife of a prominent merchant of Beebe, met a horrible death on the morning of October 21. When her husband returned home to dinner he found her lying near the fireplace, her head. legs and one arm burned off, and her body lying in hole burned in the floor. It is supposed her clothing became ignited from the fireplace.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Granted Executive CIemencr.

Last week Gov. Jones granted execu- tive clemency in the following cases:
 A. Todd, Yell county, one year for grand larceny; pardoned to restore citi- zenship.
 C. F. Hinton, of Cross county, con- victed and fined s25o for selling liquor without license; pardoned.
 Evan Thomas, fined $100 and costs, in Logan county, for selling whiskey without license; pardoned.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Sheriff Honpt Acanittcd

Sheriff Houpt, of Garland was &C., quilted in cireait court of embezzle- ment. The defense set mp the plea that at the time the indictment was returned Sheriff Houpt's accounts had not been finally passed upon by the county court, and it had not been actually deter mined that he was short.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
FntaI RniIwaY- Accident.

los Angeles. Cal. Oct. 25.-The en- eiIe on the east-bound train on the Santa Barbara branch of the Southern Pacific, ran off the track near Camulus station, and Engineer Davis was caught under She cab and crushed to death. The fireman CD the engine was seri- ously. but not fatallX, injured.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
A Tennessee Soldier stabbed

San Francisco, Oct. 25.-Richard tletwood, of Company l, First Tennes- see, WIS stabbed in the back while in a saloon Chctwood was on the provost guard and was trying to arrest an un- known Tennessee private when the lettcr stabbed him with Q bayonet, Chetwood's condition k critical.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Five Negro Rioters Arrested

Jackson, Mss, Oct. 25-A special from Forest, Miss, says: Five negroes concerned in the riot which occurred Saturday night and Sunday, resulting in the killing of one white man and ten negroes, have been arrested at Harpersville.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
More Than self-sustaining

The records of the state auditor show that the receipts of the state penitenti- ary for the two years ending September 30, 1898, were s272 995 70, and the ex- penditures, S247, ,s47.73 for the same period, showing an excess s2s. .147.97.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Raised the Money.

Little Rock has raised the si0O 900 bonus necessary to secure the exten- sion of the Choctaw X Memphis from that city to Mister Junction. It is re. ported that force of men are already at work on the road, at a point about 25 miles from Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
IHE FASHODA BUSINESS.
The Opinions of the French Press are Not Unanimous in Regard to
 Frances Position.
SALISBURY CALLED UPON TO EXPLAIN.
Meanwhile the British Admiralty is Rush ing Naval Preparations Forward A Hatf-Dozen Thirty -knot Torpedo Boat Destroyers Being Got Ready, anu sub sided Liners Gwen Necessary Notice.

Paris, Oct. 25.-The newspapers here warmly praIse the eXposnlon of the French side of the tasnoaa qaes- ton presented by the munster ot Ior- eign affairs, NJ. Delcasse, in the Tel low book, on the subject issued Sun
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
National Council of Women

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 25.-The National Council of Women began it's executive meeting with a business session and formally opened later with a public meeting in thr First Congregational church.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Gen. Merritt and Mss Williams Privately
 Married.

London, Oct. 25-Maj.-G Wesley Merritt, [. s. N, was married private ly to Miss Laura Williams, of Chicago. who recently arrived here from New York The greatest secrecy is main toined regarding the ceremony.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Strike Broken and Union Disrupted.

Columbus, O., Oct 25.-A special to the Dispatch from Pomeroy, O., says:
 The miners strike, which has exist cd since March, is broken, and the mil ners' organization is disrupted The Pacific mine has started up, and the men are serambling to get in at re- duccd wages
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Struck by a Train.

Leadville, Col, Oct. 25.-WhiIe walk ing on the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad on their way home from church, Mrs. Cornelius Shea and daughter Margaret were struck by q passenger train and almost instantly killed.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
All on Board, Except Boy, Drowned

London, Oct. 25.-It has just deyel- oPed that the German bark satisfac- tion sunk during the recent gales in the North sea. The captain, his wife and crew of nine were drowned, being all on board, except a boy who was saved.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Col. Forcyce Refused Reelection

A dispatch from New York states that at meeting of the directors of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Com pany, held in that city, Col. s. ". For dyce declined reelection to the presi- dency of that road and nominated Ed win Gould, who was unanimously chosen as his successor. Russell Harding was elected to suceeee Edwin Gould in the vice-presidency. Col. Fordyee,s retire ment from the presidency of the popu- lar Cotton Belt Route, made so largely through his uniform courtesy and kindness to both it's patrons and em- ployes. will be generally regretted. It is understood that it was the wish of the directory that Col. Fordyee remain at the head of the St, Louis Southwest ern, but that he desired a rest from the arduous laborers he has so long per formed in the position of president and manager of the above property.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Blew Open the Safe.

Robbers blew open the safe in the office of the Texas Produce Co. at Hot Springs and stole $50 in money and about *1OO worth of iewelry.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Hobson Reached rloston on the Beverly.

Boston, Oct. 25.-The Boston Fruit Co.'s steamer Beverly arrived at her dock here 24 hours late, having on beard Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson, who is in route to Phi1adel- phia to participate in the peace jubi- lee.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
British Naval Preparations.
Ordered to Mobilize at Halifax.

Halifax, N. S., Oct. 25.-The com manders of all warships of the British North American squadron have re- ceiyed orders to mobilize at Halifax.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Gsneral omeers ... the Mar pspaptment.
Movement of Troops south.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. 25.=Whi4e-#e official orders have been received re garding the movement of the second division 10 points south, it is under. stood that it will begin on October a
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
4 Long Session or the American CommIs- sioners at PsrIs, Followed
 Joint Session.

Paris, Oct. 25.-The American peace conll.lsslouers were in session from lL:oO d. III. until amost ? p. m., when they refured 10 the joint session. they took with them d carefully-pre- pared written answer to the proposals of the spauiards regarding Cuba. It is understood that the American reply is, to q certain degree, in the nature of compromise proposal.
 General officers at the War Depaptment.
 Washington, Oct. 25.--A number of general oIncers of the army called at the war department. Some of them had been recently down south exam ming the sites for camps where troops under their commands will be sta toned. Most of them will go to Phil adelphia to take part in the peace f8- bilee. There were at the seeretart < office at one time Major-Generals Con. pinger, Wheeler, Chaffee, Young a Kiefer, and igadier-Generals Haz and Oates.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Halifax, N. S., Oct. 25.-The crew of the brigantine Irma, which went ashore s~n Three Cap shoals, en rance to Halifax hsrbor. Saturday night were rescued
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

That was the Main Contention of the Gov ernment in the Case, u Iselng Contended that the Agreement of the Railroads was A Combination to Prevent Competi- ton Among Commou Carriers.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
NENS FDON PORTO RICO.
The Insular Cabinet Have Taken the Oath and Will Try to End
 Party Struggle.
GEN. 0RTEeA HAS TAKEN HIS DEPARTURE.
Ehe Evacuation of the Island by Spain is Now Complete The Com mlssloners Now Ready to Return Home-Its Members Have Made Many Friends During Their Stay.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Oct 25.- The members of the insuIar cabinet, who have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States with betitting Eoiemnity, will issue manifesto an- nouneing their resolution to avoid partisan politics and end party strife
 About SIP .060 have been collected as customs duties since October IS, the day the United States formally took poss. ssion Of Porto Rico.
 Gen. Artega Has Gone.
 Gen. Ortega embarked Sunday on board the Spanish steamer Monteyideo, and was saluted from the shore. He made a speech declaring that the is land had been surrendered by order from Madrid, adding that he would never have done so without such an or der. The general was saluted on sail irg, by the United States cruiser New ark. Rear-Admiral Sehley and his staff are on board the Newark, awaiting the arrival of Commander Snow, who is to take command of the United States n@val station at San Juan, before de parting.
 Col. Hunter, secretary of the United States military commission who is in poor health, will leave Ponce on 0cto- be1 ef. on board the Philadelphia. Tine Commissioners Haze Made Ertends.
 he efficient work Of fhe nited States commission las wea popularity for its members aIrong the people of San Jaan, and there have been a num- bel of graceful farewells exchanged.
 \ movement has been started to send 2 Porto Rican commission 10 Washing ton, ia order to represent to the au- thorities there the needs Of the people of this island.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Exaen,tien of Porle Rleo eemplete.

Evacuation Of Porto Rico Complete.
 Washington, Get e5-fhc navy de- partment has received a dispatch from San Juan stating that the evacuation ot Porto Rico has been completed by the sailing Of the last detachment of Spanish troops.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Washington, Oct. 25.-The United States supreme court decided the joint trathe association railroad case i'll fa- vor of the United States, and against
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-07-23
Testing Them.

Alexander Hamilton. when slavery
existed to a limited extent on Man
haitian island, bought a slave for the
purpose of emancipating him. At the
first meeting of the Emancipation So
ciety of the city of New York, Hamil-
ton attended at the request of La
fayette, who desired to become an hon
orary member. Gentlemen" said
Hamilton, coming straight to the
point, in token of our sincerity, let
every person here emancipate now"
The members were a]stonished at the
application of this severe test. Not one
was willing to submit to it. Hamilton
seeing that his proposition met with
general disapproval, took his tat and
left the building-Youth's Companion
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-07-23

stream the house caught and stuck.
"She all alone in them ragin' waters
in the night" said Jack, ready
tears of weakness coming to his eyes
at the thought.
"Yes-the baby. They says the good
God sends his angels to guard 'em,
Jack. and I'll always believe it. Well
Just in the early mornin'-it had
cleared up AMI the III was shinin'
bright-and men along the banks was
watchin' things that come down-shc
lifted up her head and the III lit on
her curls-that you always said was
Just like sunshine, lakeland they
seen her and went out. 1t was n hard
pull, but they did it. The house was
wrenchin' most all to pieces, and O,
Jack! If you hadn't "a set the cradle
out onto the porch no n ever would
"a thought o going out there"
Mr.. Martin built his new house out
OF reach of the water, and in it was
found plenty of room and comfort for
Jack.-San Francisco Examiner.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-07-23
SOME APPREHENSION FELT.
The Assumption of Control at Santiago by
the Americans Is Not Pleasing
to the Cubans.

WASHINGTON, July 20.-Some appre-
hension is expressed here that the as
sumption by the United States of the
control of affairs at Santiago may lead
to trouble with the Cubans. A few
days before the surrender of the city
Gen. Garcia sent a committee to Gen.
Shafter informing him that the Cubans
had selected a Cuban named Castillo
for governor of the city. 1t is plain,
however, from the reading of
The Presidents Order to shafter
that it will be a long time before this
Cuban officer is allowed to exercise the
functions of governor, and it is be-
lieved it is the presidents purpose,
when the military government he has
just erected gives way to
Replace 1t With a Popular Government.
meaning thereby a government for
Santiago chosen by the free vote of the
people of Santiago. Some doubt is ex-
pressed as to whether this programme
will be entirely acceptable to that ele.
ment of the Cuban party which de-
mands immediate possession of cap
tureO territory, Dut as
The Administration Is Convinced
that this element is neither the most
numerous nor respectable in the Gu
ba2 cause. it is believed their dissatis-
faction will take no more dangerous
form than protests and growls. 1t is
suggested that the presidents action in
the east of Santiago might be con-
strued by European nations as indicat-
ing an intent to disregard
The Terms of the Congressional Resolu-
lions
which precipitated the war, and to
mean a permanent seizure of the is
land in behalf of the United States.
This view, however, will not, it is
believed, obtain to any extent
among the representatives of
the European nations now in the
United States.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-07-23
AN TEST.
What the Bicycle Has Done to Inn
press the Necessity of Good Roads
on the Public Mind.

The readiness of wheelmen to find
fault with the condition of most high
ways has, at times, aroused much Yn-
favorable comment, particularly in
the earlier days of good roads agita-
tion, when the subject was far less
perfectly understood than al present
The public-spirited crusade which they
inaugurated was ascribed wholly to
Interior motives, and it was not until
they began to demonstrate its univer-
sally-beneficent effects that the posi-
ton of the cyclist began to be at all
appreciated.
For generations, those who used the
highways had been satisfied to plod
along as best they might, behind steeds
that could voice no Ineligible COM
plant, travelling as little as possible in
the bad seasons and never considering
the many ways in which they would be
advantaged if firm roadways in every
direction cmancipated them from the
reign of King Mud.
But the bicycle opened fresh vistas
and started new lines of thought. The
patient beast no longer trudged along
through mud-over rocks, ruts and
stumps, uphill and down-while the
driver indolently bounced along in the
vehicle behind him. On the wheel, the
rider, driver and motor are one, and i'm
mediately awakens to a keen and re-
alizing sense of the road beneath him.
Every change in grade is registered by
human nerves; every depression, rock,
or stretch of sand causes a shock to a
human backbone, and calls for greater
energy. With bad conditions a severe
strain is put upon the attention, pleas
ure is destroyed and wearisome labor
takes its place.
The bicycle showed conclusively hat
roads were wrong. and it largely indi-
Gated the extent of their impeIfection.
1t thereby set in motion the forces
hat have in ten years accomplished
much and are working toward the ac-
complishment of much more undsr ths
power OF the inevitable logic of erentA
Good Roads.