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The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
UNDER CONSUMPTION AND NOT "OVER-PRODUCTION"
 THE CAUSE.

We notice much said of late
 about the "over-production" of
 cotton being the cause of its low
 price, and doubtless this theory is
 true, because the consumers of cot
 ton goods, or greater proportion
 of them, cannot buy the cotton
 goods they need on account of the
 scarcity of money, hence there is
 more cotton produced than is con sumed, and a great surplus remains on hand every year, and keeps sthe price down. Scarcity of money and an inability on the part of the common people to buy what they actually need to clothe their fami- lies is the cause of this "over-pro- duction We know by personal observation that there is not one family in twenty, white or black, that consumes half the cotton il would if money was plentiful and it was able to invest in cotton goods to the amount needed. Give the people plenty of money and there will be twice, at least, as much cotton consumed as is now and this "over-production" will vanish, and prices go up to double what they now are. As these are facts the trouble is under-consump- tion, and not "over-production, and the way to remedy this evil is to bring about an expansion of cur rency, by doing away with Repub- licanism and rescuing our govern mental affairs from the control of | the Republican party, the friend | and advocate of contraction and | the gold standard. Then our country will begin to prosper, and flourish as the green bay trce.- Princetonian.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

About two months ago we announced the death of Carleton Jennings and one of his sons, oc- curing within twenty-four hours of each other. Soon afterwards another son died, and one day last week the mother dropped dead, with appoplexy while seat ed on the steps of her home with her youngest child on her lap. In the same neighborhood, two young men, Tony Hundley, aged about fifteen and will Griswold, aged about nineteen, have re- gently died with swamp fever.- Hamburg Eagle.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that. pursuant to q deeretal order of the Drew County Chancery Court made and entered on December 10th, IS. 97. at the December term thereof, in certain cause (No. hl2) wherein Walter Perry ct al. were complaintants and Mrs Sarah Mcdaniel ct. d. were defendants, l, the undersigned special Commissioner of said Court will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder on a credit of three months, at the Court House door in Monticello, Drew county, Ark, on
 Saturday, the 3rd day of Dec. '98, the following lands in Drew county, Ark, to- wit; The W, Inf. of NE ar. and the Inf. of NV ar of Section 3. in Township 12, south of Range 8. West leo acres, more or less.
 The purchaser to give his note with approv. ed security and lien being retained on said lands so sold to secure the fue payment of the purchase money. R L. HYATT
 Friday. Oct llth, 9s Commissioner
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

An exchange says: Man that is born of woman Is small potatoes and few in hill. In infancy he is full of collie and catnip tea, and in old age he is full of cuss words and rheumatism. In his youth his mother taketh him across her knee and sweetens his life with her slip per, andfwhen he is a man grown the sheriff pursueth him through alleys all the days of his life. He spreadeth like bay tree. He get teth into office, and his friends cling to him like flies to a sugar barrel. He swelleth with vanity. He cutteth ice for time. but is hewed down at the next conven- ton and cast into the salt box and his name is Dennis. Out of of flee and out of friends he soon go- eth busted, and lieth down in the COW pasture beside the still waters of the brook. He dieth out the world and goeth where 1t is warm enough without clothes; and the last of that man is worse than the beginning.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

Government. It should be the re- suit of the free and unfettered wish of the Cubans, inspired by consid- erations of friendship and interest.
 Perhaps, after all, the President S designs with reference to Cuba are in accord with the views of Sena- Foraker. He Is probably aware that there is no evading the moral obligation which this Government IS under not only to secure for the people of Cuba freedom and inde- pendence, but to take measures to guarantee that these blessings shall be accompanied by staple govern ment, under which the personal and property rights of the govern ed shall be thoroughly safeguarded.
 Until this state of affairs is def- nltely consummated to the satisfac- ton of the people of the United States and of the intelligent and law-abiding classes of the Cuban populations, the moral and inter national obligations assumed by the former in waging war against Spain will not be observed.
 Senator Foraker's criticisms, however, are directed indirectly a- gainst any extensive military oc- cupation of the island by the United States, and convey the i'm pression that the annexation of Gu ba Is to be compassed under stress of the influence thus exercised, and that there will be no intermediary establishment of free and inde- pendent form of government for the island. This interpretation oi the situation is borne out by the drift of opinion in d number of the Republican newspapers. Appar- ently, the just and fair way is tc keep the United States troops ir the island until the Cubans have been enabled to set up in the gov, erning business for themselves anG then to withdraw them. Annex ation can come afterwards, if agree. able to all the parties in interest," Republic.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
REMEMBER THE 9TH DAY
 OF NOVEMBER.

Every Democrat in the state has a duty to perform to his party again this year, and that duty is to go to the polls on the Sth day of November and vote for his congressional nominee. In this, Second District. Judge ]. $. Little, of Sebastian county, is the nominee. He Is a man tried and true, and one who never flils to stand up for the masses and fight their battles Let our people show their appreciation of the efforts. in their behalf, of this distinguished son of Arkan- sas, by turning out and giving him a rousing vote for Con- gress, on the Sth day of Novem- Der.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
MRS. BALLINGTON BOOTHS EX
 PERIENCES.

Mrs. Ballington Booth, of "The American Volunteers, Is writing out her experiences in American prisons, and in the slums of New York, for The La dies Home Journal. Mrs. Booth has perhaps come closer to the lives and condolences of the men and women in prisons, and to know the poor better, than any woman living. She will not on ly tell what she has seen, but she will point out what her ex- perience has shown her to be the most effective way in dealing with the people of the prisons and the sltims.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
The Lecture.

Rev. T. o. Rorie Monday night delivered to d fair-size audience at the court house a most excellent lecture, his subject being "Matri- mony. His theme is one of far more vital import than the casual mind ever considers. The speak CT told many whole truths that found hearty assent among his hearers. And, like he says, this subject is not given the attention which it properly deserves by pub lie speakers, the press and other sources from which the masses ac- quire instruction. He handled some very delicate points very dex- trously and in a nice way. His talk was interspersed with now and then sparks of humor which was greatly relished. The lecture in every part was very good and furnished solid matter for the re- flection of every intelligent mind present. We wish that the lecture could be heard in every communi- ty in. the land.-Warren Democrat News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
OMI STEW ART.
S--N---8

WHEREAS, Mr. E. K. Gotham was, for a number of years, a faithful and jealous teacher in our Sunday School, exemplifying by precept and example those noble characteristics of Christian man hood so deserving of emulation and was ever ready to aid any movement looking to the advance ment of Sunday School interests, as we'll as those of the Church i; and,
 WHEREAS. God, who doeth all things well, has seen fit to trans plant him from his earthly labors to blissful reward.
 Werefore, Be t ReSolred
 That we take this method of ex- pressing the high regard in which he was held by this Sunday School. We know that a good man has gone from among us, and we shall ever miss his timely ad- vice and cheerful presence, and re- alizing the loss we sustain in the death of a faithful comrade and friend will be his everlasting gain, we reverently bow to the will of the Ruler of us all.
 That we tender his bereaved family our sincere sympathy and prayers in this sad misfortune, and that these resolutions be printed in the county papers.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
@.--R-E

We, the Committee appointed to draft resolutions on the death of little J. V. Spencer, beg leave to submit the following:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased God, our Heavenly Father, to suffer the Angel of Death to enter our Sun day School and pluck one of our best and brightest scholars; and, WHEREAS, While we deeply deplore the sad misfortune that was so unexpectedly thrust upon us, we feel that the Lord knoweth best, and that he doeth all things well. J. V. was a bright, prom ising boy, and prompt attendant upon the Sunday School.
 Therefore, Be H ReSolued Isr. That we, as Sunday School, tender the bereaved par ents our most tender sympathy in this, their sad bereavement, and pray that the Lord will give them grace to bow in humble submiss- ion to His divine will, knowing that He is too wise to err and too good to do wrong, let us look through our tears and say, Thy will be done.''
 END, That copy of these reso- lutions be presented to the family, and published in our city papers.
 Mas RoRIE,
 COLE BELL. Com
 OMI STEWART,
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
ONLY ONE CASE.

he Hot springs Sent1nei de clares that Sheriff Reb Houpt is not an intentional criminal, and thatifhe has defrauded his coun- ty 1t is because he has trusted his friends and permitted them to abuse his confidence. That Mr. Houpt, like many others, made a serious mistake in giving up rural pursuits and entering politics, ]" says the Sentinel, mo one knows better than himself. He was ushered from the farm into the sheriff's office, and was as poorly equipped for the du- ties thus imposed upon him as might be expected from one totally unfamiliar with them. Through his credulity and kind ness ofheart he has allowed him self to be made a tool of by de signing people who posed as his friends, but who, in fact, have proven to be his worst enemies, and who are responsible for his financial ruin. That he has, through the influence of these so= called friends, used funds that he should not have used, there appears to be no doubt, but no one believes that Reb Houpt in- tended to defraud the people of Garland county out of dollar. As above stated, his confidence i'll the promises of so-ealled friends has involved him in busi- ness and financial entanglements, from which he has been unable to extricate himself and conse- quently placed him in the atti- tude of a defaulter and now forces him to defend a suit, in which the state is plaintiff, for embezzlcment. "
 Thus the story is told Reb Houpt's case is only a parallel to a score of others There is not a county in the state but has within it's borders good men who have abandoned ca reer for which they were well fit ted, to enter politics, in which field they were entirely out ot place, and where they ultimate ly failed. They may not have permitted themselves to be vic timized nevertheless, and when the realization finally came that their most serious mistake was made when they entered politics 1t was too late to turn back The man who is doing we'll and yet seeks to improve his fortune by entering politics in Arkansas is foolish indeed Very few men are fitted to handle public funds, and an official must have a strong character indeed if he withstands the temptation that is thrown in his way. To the weak and yielding it were far better that they never coveted official hOnors Ark. Democrat.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

of the girls, attended services at Allis, yesterday.
 Mir. John Sykes, of Ashley coun- ty, has entered school.
 Dr. Gannaway has purchased Dr. Norcot's residence on $ outh Main Street.
 The accommodations, for the boarding boys, are going up.
 Miss Sutton, from Warren, with her elocution class, gave an enter tainment at the school house, Sat urday evening. A goodly num- Der were present, and report a pleasant time.
 A WILMARITE.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
HARD SENSE.

The people of America can not afford to heed the words of those officers of the army and navy who advise that every foot of the Phil ippines be held, for their advice is largely inspired by selfish motives. The more territory we control the
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
A. M. BELL, Com. RosE WADDELL, ]. E. ERWIN.

WnMAR, ARK, Oct. F, '98.
 MR. ED :-Here I come again, with a few notes from the future Metropolis. The farmers around here were hustling during the fair weather, last week.
 MT. C. D. Oslin is our cotton buyer. He is doing a good busi- ness.
 The Hermean Society met Fri day evening, Pres. Massey in the chair. An interesting program was rendered,
 Our school is still increasing. One hundred and seventy on roll and forty boarders, is the the latest report. Miss Dossiter, from Cleve- land county, is now in school. { nMr. Marvin Birch's new resi- dence is going up near the school house.
 Brother Mckinney, the blind preacher, preached a number of sermons at the NJ. E. Church, late ly.
 Mrs. Orr, with quite number
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

MR. HOWARD GOULD and Miss Katherine Clemmons, were mar ried last week in New York Miss Clemmons is a retired ac- tress and her taking by the young millionaire was not liked by the Gould family; and 1t is claimed that his marriage a. gainst the consent of the eXecu- tors of his fathers will may cost him $5, 1000, ,000. MT Gould has, however, $5, 100000 in his own right, and with this amount and
 a pretty and sensible wife, he will be able to live and do well.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

Those who believe chronic diar- rhea 10 be incurable should read what Mrs. P. E. Grisham, of Gaars Mills, La., has to say on the sub jeet, viz: Il have been sufferer from chronic diarrhea ever since the war and have tried all kinds of medicines for 1t. At last I found remedy that effected a cure and that was Chamberlain's s Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem- edy." This medicine can always be depened upon for collie, cholera morbus' dysentery and diarrhea It is pleasant to take and never fails to effect a cure. 25 and 50 cent sizes for safe by Brown, Nc Quiston X Co
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

SOME of our farmers who are experts in mathematics should take slate and pencil and figure out the profits in four cent cot ton and give their brethren the benefits of their findings.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

THERE has been a gang of cat tie thieves unearthed in Arkan- sas county numbering near one hundred. It seems that the peo- pie of that section of our glorious state are fond of beef.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
In Mem nrian.

ID the Brethren ot .Moat.reilo Lod tc No i990 Knights of Honor:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased the will and pleasure of the Supreme Dictator of the Universe to remove by death our beloved brother, MT. Dallas Miles, who was good member, ever ready and willing to contribute to the Widow s and Or phans' Benefit Fund, and who was highly esteemed by all who knew him; and,
 WHEREAS, We feel his loss with the kindest significance. NTgore, Be ' Resotvea
 That we bow with humble sub mission and reverence to the Di- vine Providence, and that we do lovingly and solemny manifest our sympathy and condolence to the loving widow and orphans in their deep aff1iction and sorrow.
 That a copy of these resolutions be spread on our Record, and also that copy be sent to the bereaved family.
 Respectfully Submitted,
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

YELLOW JACK will soon abdi- cate in favor of Jack Frost; and the people of the infected dis tricts will hail the day with gen nine pleasure.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

larger must be our military and naval forces, and the greater the opportunity for their advancement and promotion. It makes no diff ference to them whether the fields acquired by our "eXpansion" poli- cy benefit the people who must pay the expenses incurred by reas- on of these conquests, or whether they lead to national bankruptcy, just so their own ends are obtained. Neither can our people afford to heed the sloppy fiapdoodleism of those orators and writers who prate about keeping our flag float ing wherever it is planted. Most of those who preach this silly doctrine do so because they have no better sense, and because their prattlngs are popular with the minimizing. What our people should do is to find out just how little foreign territory we can get along with and stop right there. Talk about our moral obligation" to extend the blessings of our civil zation to other lands is the sheerest nonsense. Our great moral obll- gation is to attend strickly to our own business and compel other na- tions to keep their hands out of our dish. That is the American idea.-Ft. Smith Elevator.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

CONWAY. the last town in Ar kansas to become infected with smallpox, is now clear of the nest
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

IF the United States want to save a vast deal of trouble and lots of powder, they had better get the Spaniards out of Cuba.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

THE real good times that our northern brethren talk about are long time in reaching this sunlit land of ours.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

PRESIDENT Mckinley received one grand ovation all along his line of travel from the white house to the Omaha Exposition and back. He was greeted as the President of a grand Repub- lie and not as a partisan.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

Illinois miners and Alabama negroes don't seem to get along well together.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

THE Johnson County Fair held the first part of the month was a big success, i'll every way.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
EsaTtSf7aY- E

THE early snow storms are disturbing the people of West ern Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21

PoRTo Rico IS now in posses sion of the U. S, with Gen Fred Grant i'll charge.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-21
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

CONGRESSIONAL. For Congressman-2nd District - I $. Little, of Sebastian.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-22
Notice OF Election.
Lafayette, La. Oct 10th

Lafayette, La. oct 1Ot1 1922.
The undersigned members of the Board o:
Supervisors of Election in and for Lafayette
parish met this day, for that purpose am
proceeded to appoint the following named
commissioners and clerks of election to serve
at the election to be held November TIL"
S,h., 1898, throughout said parish, under
provision of section II, of said act, humble
1877 of 1896, to-wit:
1st Ward, I'd %rccinct-Aif Deihommc.
Felix Bernard, Democrats; John Price,
Republican; Clerk, Chas. \. Boudreaux.
I'd Ward, Sd Precinct-Jasper Spell,
William Foote, Democrats: Hugh Hutchin-
son. Republican; Clerk, Ben Avant.
cd Ward, 9th Precinct-Joseph Ducote
Aladdin RobecheauX, Democrats; JOS A
Chargois, Republican; Clerk, Sam Plonsky.
cd Ward 10th Precinct, Mouton Switch
J. E. Mouton, J. Arthur Martin, Democrats:
], G. Martin, Republican,; Clerk. J. G.
Martin.
4th Ward. 9TH Precinct, Theali's Ware
House-Felicien Trahan, Chas- Young.
Democrats; B. F. Flanders, Republican:
Clerk, Edvar Pellerin.
eth Ward, 9th fIrecinct, Farmers Alliance
Hall--Aurelien Olivier, Alexandre Billeaud,
Democrats; Alcue Con1eaux, Republican;
Clark, E. L. Estorse.
9th Ward, 9Th Precinct, Guilbeau's Hall
Alphonse Guilbeau. Maurice Francez, Dem
ocrats; A. a. Micaud, Republican; Clerk,
D. A. Din1itry.
9th Ward, 1st Precinct. Simoneaux' Hall
&C. c. Brown, a. l. Guiibeau, Democrats:
J. NJ. Jones. Republican; Clerk, H. L.
Toll
9TH Ward, Sth Precinct, Isle Piettc
School House--J: A.. Liable, E!oi BONN,
Democrats; Willie Cayard, Republican;
Clerk, J. Sam Broussard.
9Th Ward, 18th Precinct, Wilmington
School House-Amie y. Landry, John 5.
Wilmington, Democrats; Eraste Patin, Re
publican: Clerk, Leo Judice.
We, the undersigned. Board of Supervis-
ors of Election, P. a. Deihomme and A. NJ.
Martin, being present, have appointed the
above named commissioners of election as
above stated this Sth day of October. 1898.
P. A. DELHoMME,
A. NJ. MARTIN,
Assessor and Registrar.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-22
TinlertOoBegin.

Upon two Or three occasions we
stated that the municipal authorities
had made certain arrangements by
which the streets would be worked.
We have failed, however, to see
any evidence of the Councils de-
termination to repair our public
thoroughfares. We have been treated
to superfuity of promises, but
that's all. It is useless to speak Of
the condition of our streets. They
are in an awful shape and unless
attended to at once they will be i'm
Passable. After rain they look
more like vast ponds than anything
else. Something must be done at
once or it will be too late
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-22
PUBLIC OPINION.

If Mr.. Rockefeller of the Standard
court, why is he not hauled before
that tribunal and made to answer?
Instead a couple of young lawyers
have timidly been sent to New York
on behalf of the court to get Mr..
Rockfeller's explanat isn. This is
not the way fellows like Debs are
dealt with under similar charges.
Springfield (Mas.) Republican, Ind.
Billy Mason does not go far
enough. He says if Republican
Congressman are not elected we will
have trouble with Spain. We have
it from the best sources also that it
ttis is not the case there will be an
other Indian outbreak. The Germans
are just waiting for the election of a
Democratic Congress to seize on the
Philippine Islands. Russia will also
take slice. The trouble with Billy
is that he is always TOO modest. He
does not claim for his party all that
ne IS SIlllllSu lO.--I SOIld 11Sl dld,
Dem.
Republican orators have settled
down to the work of defending the
administration. II is not SO much
campaign of apology for the
corruption and favoritism of the
administration as it is one of ju SIT f.
cation, but which needs an INN ense
amount of explaining and defending.
This means that the policy of the
administration is not to be changed
in any way, but the people are to be
made to believe that the administra-
ton knows better than they what is
good for the country.-KansasC City
Times, Dem.
Not only is the policy of imperial
ism abhorrent to the principles of
our government, but our system
contains no provision for its practi-
cal operation, We shall have to
create new machinery for the gov
eminent of distant dependencies,
pay new taxes for its maintenance,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-22


one of tbs queer occupations u
mankind = that Of drax8tng for lost.
anchors.s In Great Britain It Is cnr-
rfed on IN bays and rivers. and aeven
in the open sea alonx the coast. Sew
seral sloops and schooners are engaged
almost exclusively IN this pursuit.
The hunters are as familiar with tho
ground where anchors are to be found
as fishermen are with the favorite
haunts Of the living Inhabitants of the
sea. The fishing for lost anchors IL
most simple. A chain is let down in
a loop Long enough to drag along the
bottom, and the vessel goes on her
way with all hands on board alert for
bite. and bite usually ends In
catch. The recovered anchors are gem
orally sold again at price Of about
twopence a pound, which is hail.
penny under the market price for new
anchors. A big anchor will weigh 5000
pounds, SO that the fishermen make
$50 out of it. More often, however.
the anchors ished up weigh from 1000
to 1900 pounds, and there is q pretty
profit in the business even then.