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The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
h Merlted Com pliment.

The board of directors of the Pine Bluff State Fair Assoeiatjon mel last weel, and appointed Col. Iohn l. Whitaker general man ager. h % doing they not only conferred a high compliment upon oer distinguished fellow towns nan, but at the sane time placed the success of theif great enterprise 5evona question We do not hcsi- tate to say that the board could not haze made better selection. For the past ten years Col Whitaker las demonstrated aia ability as manager of both district anl state fairs, and tlis success fn booming the Monticello state Fair has giv- en him an enviabIe reputation not only in this state but in adjoining states as well. With sueh an ex- perienced manager at the helm, supported by Pine Blutf most prominent and enterprising citi- 2ens. itis safe u say that the State Fair in that city this fall will sur pass anything of the kind ever held in the state. It is Col. " hit taker' aim to make this fair rival the great exhibitions given at Dal- las. St. Louis and other cities, and We believe he will dc it There is no such word IS fail n lis Vocabu- lary. He is d hustler and the number of attractions that he will secure for the fair, and the large number of visitors that will throng the streets of Pine Bluff, will be a revelation to the people of that city. Truly our sister city is to be congratulated on securing his in- - 4i4aA}p sPrNiCt.S
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Water Works

NJ. F z Pierce. Mayor ef Mar sbalfoea. la, :n sa address before the Convention oI May and Gou4eilmen at Columbus, Ohio. has tn .o say. 5n reference to wafes-works plants
 slhe question ef municipal ownership of public franchises has become the most impoft4at factor in the municipal development of the present time. Broadly stated, any franchise the value of which depends directly on the people. and on the energy and push of ! municipality ..is qs.as5 public ia- stitution in any case ana in all cases the people nho make the franchise valuable should receive a share q the benefits and the r.u- nieipality in winch the Institution is located should receive an ade- quaty share of the profits This has become weli-establ;shed rule, but just how lar such participation in the business risk and subsequent profits should go is not clearly settled Watar, eqs, etcetr,otty. all. n 3f.s a- IL. pssIle ia con- cefne1. Io>asssal, z. .i.s form of monopoly e-sr a4'are of t6e e.s.s taakes fs.ees y., and f taer, ta .s aaa# poly fa .hese ..l5s aa. esai .ar saa iast aat the people -:sfe n IL, profits:
 My remarks Nll-. lll-.t.- aa of interest t5 eyets#s..ty a.'.s..,,. t7d especially ta those e35es h.. ae already fortunate 1a4a 5.' | water work, plant. h order thu; the subject m,v be fairly before you, VII. ,5y .hat Jae maoic pal water aud light plautof which will t1y to inform you is owned and operated by 2 small ciJy, ot IT.. ooo population.
 The owning ol public fraachis, by city does not run tie 'runiei paIity in debt for very iong peri cd. The city owning the plant about which hage the hcuor te address you has ! tax levy for mn nicipd purposes Of B mills, many mics of paved streets, and has debt of so small amount that i could he paid by ,3o-nilI tax levy for one year. This city k Marshall town, l.. II is | pioneer amons Western cities in the owning an, operating of public franchises. Gu experience in this regard has beer most satisfactory and l doubt i there is another city in the conn try 90 favorably situated in this re gard az 8e a,e. Often When i laaswet ta some inquiry have q,
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Perfect Health.
MccaI ISers-

Z. T. Wood, Esq, IS attending court at Hamburg.
 For Scuppernong grapes, call on Dr. ". r. Besselleu.
 Miss Lizzie Caster, of Collins, is visiting relatives in this city.
 Mr. William Hall was here last week on a visit to relatives.
 C. II. Harding, Esq, of Pine Bluff, was here last Saturday.
 Best Pittsburg Coal for sale, cheap, at my shop,
 If. ]. NJ. AUSTIN.
 Mrs. B. A. Hall, of Pine Bluff is here on d visit to relatives and friends.
 Mr. E. II. Dozier, of Argenta, is here oil visit to relatives and friends.
 Miss Pima Burks, of Pine Blutt, is visiting relatives and friends m this city.
 Dr. Erskine's Cactus Compound for ner- vous and blood diseases. Sold by Parlor Drug Store. 'i'
 If there was anything cool about last Sundays weather we failed to observe 1t.
 w. $. Goodwin, Esq., of War ren, Bradley county, was a visitor to our city last Saturday.
 Try "Best Liver Pills. ' They are world beaters. Sold only by Brown X McQuiston. tt.
 Dr. $. C. Alexander has return ed from trip to the Ozark Noun tains of north Arkansas.
 Yes. we will take wood in pay ment for subscription to the MON TICELLONIAN.
 He eats heartily in the hottest weather who uses PR1cKLY ASH BrrERs. It keeps hli stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. Sold by ]. Matthews.
 A good many people from thls city attended the big camp-meet, ing at Parnell Springs last week.
 We are glad to state that nearly all of our people who have beer sick, are rapidly convalesclng.
 Hills Chill Prescription contains Pure Pepsin, Alkalod Quinine and Iron. 1t tasteless and guaranteed. Sold by Pario Drug Store. '"
 Miss Leone Manchor and broth CT. Ed, of Memphis, are here on visit to relatives and friends.
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Mrs. D. A. Gates and children, of Louisville, Ky, are here on visit 10 relatives and friends.
 Rev. Jas. NJ. Hawley, Prof. of English in Hendrix College, was visitor to our town last week.
 Fortify the body to resist mslsrial germs by putting the system in perfect order. PMcKLr ASH BrrrEEs is wonderful sys- tenn regulator. Sold byJ Matthews.
 Mr. Wiley Bessellieu, who has been working at Arkansas City, has returned to his home at this place.
 Mr. Joe Maxwell, after an ex- tended visit to relatives m North Carolina, has returned to his home in this city
 Hll's California Cordial contains the best black berry wine, pepYin and cinehona. Pleasant to the taste and makes great ap petite. It cures indigestion. Sold by Par for Drug Store.
 Mr D. K. Hankins and family and Miss Mabel Echols are visiting relatives and friends at Warren, this week.
 Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh@a Remedy always af lords prompt relief. For sale by Brown X McQuiston.
 Rev. ". w. Gardner, late pas tor of the Baptist Church, of this city, has bought property in Arka- delphia and will live there in the future.
 In order to close out our Spring stock of wall paper, we are selling same 1t actual cost. Gall early, as 1t will not last but short time,
 1t. PARLoR DRUG STORE.
 Mrs. (. W. Hogue, of Natchez, Miss, IS here on visit to her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gill, of Lucia. Mir. and Mrs. Gill met their daughter at Dermott last Friday.
 The MoNTICELLoNIAN expects to move into its new quarters, on North Main Street, next week, where 1t will be glad to have its friends call at their pleasure.
 If you can t work well in hot weather, take PRIcKLY ASH BIrrERS, 1t regulates the in- portant organs of the body and fortites the system to resist the enervating influence ot summer heat. For sale by ]. Matthews.
 MT. W. $. Robinson, of Mon tongo, has our thanks for several nice peaches, brought Us last Sat urday. They were large in size and fine ot flavor.
 The editor has been again absent at Hamburg thls week, where he Is engaged in the defense ot as. N ard for the killing ot Dr. Par kelI.
 Misses Matte Cox, of Missouri, and Katie May Pickens, ot Wal nut Lake, two charming and ac- compllshed young ladies, visited Mss Rose W adoell ot this city last week.
 Nearly every subscriber to this paper has been favored this year with good crop, and we want them to help Us thls fall II they nave not the cash, we Will take corn, cotton-seed or wood. There is no longer an excuse tor anyone not paying his subscription.
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! Remarkable Cure of Chronic
 DIarrhoea

In 1862, when l served my country Is private in Company \. l67th Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1 contracted chrome diarrhea. Il has given me great deal ot troubl5 ever since. l have tried q dozen different medicines and several prominent doctors with out any permanent relIet. Not long ago friend sent me a sam pie bottle of Chamberlaln's Colic, Cholera and Diarrh1a Remedy, and after that l bought and took q 50 cent bottle; and now l can say that 1 am entirely cured l can not be thankful enough to you for this great Romedy, and recon mend t to all suffering veterans. Yours gratefully HENRY STEIN BERGER Allentown, Pa. Sold by Brown < McQuiston.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

The sympathetic tenderness of lov- ing husband is everything to al expec- tant .uother, especially during her first ordeal. George Layton, Esqa q protni- rent druggist of Dayton, O., gives the tolgHlIE Case
 customer o' m.ns zshose vie Mas nsed four bottles of St .the-'s Fr.en3 Aetote con fl4s-T:e mt savs. aftet .eeiaR th= effect. ot tas remedy, thati she had t5 go through the orde.@ apaiu and tlfre were b1t f9Ir bottles on t1s nasket and the cost wes ;Ipo per bottle sle would haR, them.
 Mothers Friend " is q scientifically compounded l,linelt which affords caf- tain relief in the various ailments pre- ceding childbirth, and assures proper elasticity 10 the cords and uiuse e- ln- volved in the final orieat.
 :" Mother -;-n.l is sold Y ..rus. Pists. CT eag1,;s,d oe xes ot one 3a.iaf.
 Valuable book 8zare Baby is Born, , nlailet free on 7aH.5lation. gsz aat8f.st5 xsa..sTas =. Atlanta. Ga.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
TIE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FiGS

IS due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the CALIFORNIA FIG STRUT Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP Co only, knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless limitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the CALI FoRNTA EIe SYRUP Co. with the medi. cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company q guaranty of the excellence of it's remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives. as it acts on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. h order to get it's beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 BAN TRANoIsoO. Cal
 LSUisR1LLE. RS. NEw YORK. NY
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"It isthe Best OH Earth ,

That is whst Edwards 6 Parker. raer. chants Of Plains, Ga, say ot Chamberlain Pain Balm, for Rheumatism, iafne bnck, aeep seated and muscular Faas. Sold hy Brown 2 NcQuiston.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
fonk, A s+Iteh !. .Tl.,,.

saFes a.ae. Haches fas#.e tnea improved. teste uleasentl taken iu earlF spsag aud Fall prevents chills dengre and slaInr.s. favyTs Acts on the liver. tones up the sgstela Better than qaniae Guaranteed try Y At3fafgists Dee aad 8 e3 hotties q 23t
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Notice

Make your bonds ~f4a R l.. Hardy. agent for the American Bonding and Trust Go., oae of the best Bond Companies in the L $. Makes all kinds of bonds. If.
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List of Letters Remaining In tI4e F. 0. at Monticello, Ark,
 Unclaimed fer 50 days.

Martin E. Nj. Mitchell (. L. The above unless called fer iii the next two weeks aill be sent to the dead Iettor office.
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Jury List.

J F. nga James Caster. ' N Goodwin, J. B Bishongh q W Boone k. A Ieeter, W1n. Stevenson. L W-piuard Il Hart R M Baxter. I uuIdIestou. W '. Robertson. II. R Landl1s l. T D Anderson I. I Wilson L. | s.raerII,
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Success Worth Knowing.

Ii yea5s sueccss in the south. proves Hughes T4Hia t eF4a comedy fer eH5iis and all malarial faeefs= staz fhau qeiaiHe Gaa1anteed, try IL Al 1szEsisl-. 5}e and 5 aa hotties. T zat
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Notice

Ne can supply you with Pitts burg coal
 tf IIARRIs < fA6GERs.
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FREE t4EA.oi.i fafATNER1. kn Eminent Ta,s;...''5s'' 3srJlces at thA
 Conada3 4 e9r Rea5efs.
E,eEos9 ss ia..At e Ca..sa., aim, E,hout Cosl

The most common sest If disease. as every body knows, K the hlood-for it has been proven that seyenty-five per cent. of alf hui@an ailments are directly traeeable to B, i::is.l ::is.l ti4e condition of the vital nud The medical profession everywhere reeo ,-s,,fa tkat there can be no health uul,es ta1 blood l. absolutely pure.
 They know eoo. tia diaiculty of suc- eessfully treatjns .aod diseases. It re9aiaes rec, s e@i & s z. sa, ,as skl aned whiea
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

We are always glad to receive news items from our country friends, but they must be short and to the point to insure q place in our columns. We have not space for long articles.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

State Supt. J. Jordan says
 eIiinemon University School has no superior in the State,
 \. L. Puriton. SeeY. of Faculty of University of Nashville says
 Il can heartily recommend your School as one of the best iu the South.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Among those who attended the

Among those who attended the camp meeting at Parnell Springs this week, were MT. K. L. Hardy and wife, Misses Mabel Wright, Hampie Blaine and Ida Thompson, and Messrs. R. l.. Hyatt, Hale Robinson, H. E. Tom, [. B. Wells, Darwin Ahrens and A E. Harris.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
June I5th, 1897

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN :--I will state that I have been selling the Hall healing and cooling Oint- ment for a number of years and find 1t one of my best sellers. It is guaranteed to cure burns, old sores and erysipelas.
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--1T- 'L'EdL
TIIE HINEMON UNIVERSITY
SCEIo or

Begins its session Sept 9th, '9S, Tuition will be $3.ee and B SO per month. Preparatory class, &z- 90. Board can be secured at $1- co per month.
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Accordlng to previous announce.

NONOIUITTg rO PTeVI0V'5 lI110''I'1-- ment, Mr. Eek has opened up his Photograph Gallery and is now ready to do all work in his line. Call early, as he will close Sept. 3rd. All work hrst-class. 3t.
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ALrYRNArES

A NJ Bel. J T Duncan [ Carter J. R M4uees. Nj Jordan, l.. P Aileu Tom Eey- holds V D Rogers
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IFrI

NJ l. D5nhaln ] $ Bulloeh C Bunoch, II k Harvey. T Stiusou. j. R spivey Andy Winuiusham E White V E Ballard, W. A Wood Jack Curry Ii K. Rash N A Murry, IL C. Rule. c. R Roberts J. A. Bishop Louls Bdrryman II Taylor \ Hal, L. E. Mor gan. W I Btckey, D. Hart J. A DaH:c,, F.
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THE MONTICELLONIAN.
FRlDAY,'AUG. 26, 1898.

Entered at the Post Office st Monticello. Ark. as second class mail matter.
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ALTEKN AaEs

John GIossip Joe Eehols Oscar Jordan II. A Box. F. NJ Campster r. Graves, J.J Brown, I 1. sawyer
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and giving aIT -wnItaIas. fNeryone suI. fering from Ca,tsfr... Cancer, Rheuma- tism Scrofuiu Fc7 ma. letter, Con tagious Blood rcison, Bci!d, Pimples old running rures, Chronic Ulcers, etc. should not fail to taAe advantage oi this offer, as there Is absolutely no cost whatever attached 10 1t. Each cage will be given speeiol attention, and valuable information in regard to treatment promptly furnished by return mail
 Address all letters 55 the swift Spe cific Company, Atlanta. Georgia
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D. T. HYATT, Druggist.

The Big, or Colbert spring, on the Cut Of "A miles east of town, is becoming a health resort for the Baxter people. The water Is cer- tainly very fine and may be as healthful as any in the land. We hope that our friends, from Bax- ter. will be benefited by their trip to this spring.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

Ia lis sfbe practice Ii.nE5lfift peciiic Com par, &tIanta, Georgia, l.r. lars 3f the cele- h'..ie.i hood remedy : x c, has q depart ineai oi in .tinal consult t.;i '. hic | is Tn cIage oi | corps oi
 ..lii< t.nf and skillful ,.ryslsia.ss They invite c,eI 1t.ader of this , .',ty Nf0 is afflicted with any form of blood ais,.ase, to write them, rtE,iaa their case fully,
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The first bale of new cotton. this year, was brought in on the 18th inst, by MT. w. s. Yount, of northwest Drew county. and sold to Harvill and Gotham at 6 cents Der pound Cotton $ open ing up very low this year, but we trust that ere long the price will be much better.
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Lawns, assorted, s4eeats per yard. Challie, wool 5 cents per yard
 Prints, new styles, new
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The trial of Jas. Ward for the killing of Dr. Parkell, at Parkdale, Ashley county, was set for trial this week. Ward was indicted by the Ashley county grand jury for murder in the first degree Ward is defended by Col. R. E. Craig, of Hamburg. and Wood $ Cot ham, of Monticello.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-30
Another Investigator.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 19.-Evan
P. Howell of Atlanta, Ca, who was
asked by the president to serve on the
commission to Investigate certain de-
partments of the army in connection
with the war, was at the White house
and formally accepted the appoint
ment.
The only purpose of the president in
securing, if possible, nine members Of
the commission, is to tighten the labors
of individual members. According tt
his idea, the work of the commission
could be parceled out to sub-commit-
tees, so that the larger the commission,
the easier would be the work of the
individual members. If, however, the
president was unable to secure the
services Of nine members, he would
proceed with seven. He expected hat
in any event the commission would be
completed within the mex few days.
The gentlemen who have already
accepted, or who, it is confidently ex-
pected, will consent to serve, are Mr..
Sexton, General Dodge, Mr.. DENLY, Mr..
Howell, Mr.. Gilman and DR.. Keene.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-30
Young Queen is Thankful.

Paris, Sept. 20.-La Comtesse Joleaud
de st. Maurice, a former American girl.
having been charged to express to her
majesty, Queen Wilhelmina, upon her
ascendance to the throne, the good
wishes and interest of American girls,
who assisted at the coronation fetes,
visited the palace and saw her royal
highpess.
The young queen was much touched
at the warm interest all American girls
have taken in her upon this most mo.
mentous occasion of her life and wish
ing to give further proof of her affec-
ton and sympathy for all American
girls, has sent the following official let
ter to La Com-esse de st. Maurice, beg
ging her to transmit it to her young
compatriots.
All American girls will appreciate
her majesty's interest in them and her
desire to give them an official proof OF
her sympathy. The letter admirably
illustrates the character of the new
sovereign, so beloved by her devoted
subjects:
Madame la Comtesse: Her majesty,
the queen Wilhelmina, has asked me
to return thanks for the good wishes
that the young Am erican girls have
sent her majesty through o upon the
occasion of her ascension to the throne.
Her majesty has been most touched by
his amiable attention upon their part.
Will you kindly act, madame, as the
interpreter to these young people, and
transmit the thanks of her majesty to
them? Please accept, madame, the ex-
preston of my distinguished senti-
ments.
LA BARONESS DE HARDENBROUK
DE BERGAMBOEST,
Grand Mistress Of Her Majesty, the
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-30
KILLED MANY, INJURED MORE
Caused by Delay of Railroads in
Putting in Safety Appliances.

Caused by Delay Of Railroads in
Putting In Safety Appliances.
Washington, D. c., Sept. 2O.-An
amendment to the interstate commerce
act, approved March 2, 1893, required
railroads engaged in interstate traffic
to equip their rolling stock with safety
appliances by January 1. 1898, but fail
ing to comply, the commission, under
authority conferred by the amendment,
extended the terms of the act for two
years.
The last report of the statistician to
the commission shows of railroad an
ployes 1858 killed and 27,667 injured.
The order Of the commission grant,
ing the extension required the I'M
equipped roads to furnish semi-annual
statements showing the cars and en-
gipes equipped during the period with
couplers and brakes as prescribed
The first report Of the roads under
this order shows that of 294 p%etitionine
carriers, 290 owned on June 1, 1898,
/ ,153, 29O freight cars, an increase Of
20, 567 over the number as reported
owned on December 1. 1897.
There are 119, GA freight cars reported
equipped with automatic couplers and
81, POP reported equipped with train
brakes during the six months ending
June /, 1898, which makes a total Of
1872, 44s, OF So per cent of the freight cars
equipped with automatic couplers and
1886, or "A per cent, equipped with
train brakes up to June 1, 1898.
OF 32,327 locomotives owned on June
1, 1898, there are 2s,102, or 80 per cent,
which are equipped with driving wheel
brakes. There are &c., 47 freight cars
out Of 1853, 29O, or 80 per cent, that are
still unequipped with automatic coup
lers;: 642, 1854, or 81 per cent, that are up-
equipped with train brakes, and 1921.
or 10 per cent, of the locomotives un-
equipped with driving wheel brakes up
to June / 1898.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-30
LIBERTY OR DEATH.
Filipino Government Discusses
Plans Of Government.

Filipino Government Discusses
Plans Of Government.
Manila, Philippine Islands, Sept. 49,
The Philippine national assembly was
dnaugurated at Malolos Friday and
continues in session and Is proceeding
with the work Of appointing committees
formulating rules of procedure and
other routine matters.
The assembly resolved to reject the
proposal Of a Joint Spanish-American
pro%tectorate over the Philippines, or
anything Of a Spanish nature. 80
There are three parties represented in
the assembly. one favoring absolute an
nexation and another absolute inde-
%pendence, while the third is formed of
compromise annexationists, who appar-
emily predominant and who suggest in
ternational autonomy.
The assembly will probably conclude
its discussion Of the matter in a few
days. Aguinaldo Is reticent regarding
the pending questions.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-30
CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Supposed Murdered Girl Comes
Home to See Her Own Funeral.

supposed Girl mn
Home to See Her Own Funeral.
Middleboro, Mass, Sept. 20.-The sup
posed victim of the Bridgeport, Conn.,.
murder. Marian Grace Perkins, ar
the best of health, to the great Joy Of
the family and to the unbounded as
tonishment Of the community. The
father, at the time of his daughters
arrival, was on his way back from
Bridgeport with the gruesome remains
which he had identified as Grace, and
for which the funeral arrangements,
including the digging Of the rave, had
already been completed.
Miss Perkins came from Providence,
R. l., n was accompanied by her
lover, Charles Bourne, and at first it
was stated that the couple had been
married. This was afterwards denied
by young Bourne's uncle.
The young woman, however, was i'm
mediately recognized by the bystand-
around the town with incredible rapid
ity. There was a large crowd at the
gate as the young woman stepped from
the carriage and a into the house.
Just across the streets from the Per-
kin house is a little cemetery, and
only this morning at the request Of the
uncle Of Miss Perkins, a grave had
been dug by the sexton in the family
lot and the new earth beside it could
an hour after Miss Perkins arrived at
home a local undertaker's wagon drove
up to the house and in it was the coffin
which had been ordered by the family.
The funeral arrangements had even
gone so far hat the family minister
had been asked to conduct the service.