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The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
GOLD DOLLARS FOR 90 CENTS?

IF A MAN offered you gold dollar for fifty cents, you would hesitate to do business with him until you investigated the real value of his dollar-it might tnot : genuine.
 IF A MAN offers you hundred- dollar bicycle tor s7500, s6O.O0, 5000, or any price but Sl0O.00- Look Out It may be one of tho just as good" klnd. Use yonr common sense; you can't buy gold dollars for fifty cents, and you cant buy hundred,dollar bicycles of Honest Value unless you pay the price. Ii you don't know what constitutes Honest Value in n bicycle, send for our catalog and learn about Frames, Bearings, Chains and Tires-all peculiarly "Cleveland."
 We sell two kinds of bicycles: $1OO Worth The Cleveland Price $tO0
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
Get Rid of RHEUMATISM! !

There Is only one way to get rid of Rheumatism. It is undisputed that it is blood disease, but 1t is such an ob- stinate one that the many blood tonics on the market have no effect upon it, because the disease is beyond their reach. s. s. s. is the only remedy that can cure Rheumatism, as it is a real blood remedy, and Is made to cure all deep-seated blood diseases which are beyond the reach of other remedies.
 The claims for Swift Specific are based upon absolute proof of what it has already done. Here is one of the many tributes which are being receiv- ed daily from those who wish to ex- press their gratitude for relief from pain and suffering. Miss Eleanor M. Tippell, of 3711 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia, writes;
 "A few years ago 1 was taken with inflamnatory Rheumatism, which, though mild at first, became gradually so intense that I was for weeks unable to walk. l tried several prominent physicians but was unable to get the
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
WHERE RESPONSIBILITY RESTS.

ltJudges, Juries and proSecu- ting attorneys would be more careful about signing petitions there would be less complaint at the issuance of pardons by the chief executive In many cases instances where undeserviug men are the benefeiaries of exec utive clemency the petitioners are primarily responsible. It is fact that many officers imag- inc their responsibility ceases when a criminal is tried and con yicted A judge will sentence an unfortunatec criminal and immed- lately sign a petition for his pardon, the prosecuting attoney will paint his crime i'll the black est colors and vet recommend his release when small portion of his sentence has been served. Strangest of all is the fact that a jury will find a prisoner guilty, sentence him to be hanged or to serve a term in the penitentiary, and then ask the governor to commute the sentence or pardon him out Men are responsible for their signature to petitions as well as other instruments of writing. If a judge, after hear ing all the evidence against a prisoner believes that he is inno- cent or that he will suffer unjust lv if convicted, 1t is his duty to interpose in his behalf there and then, without waiting for the shame and disgrace that will follow imprisonment. fla jury is doubtful or has reason to be lieve the prisoner should be fiber ated, 1t should stand firm as a rock for right, and refuse to com init a wrong It IS no excuse to say there had been technical violation of the law. There must be an intentional wrong committed. otherwise the courts and iuries may safely interpose and save the innocent. Another thing we desire to say is that the prosecuting attorney who will knowingly prosecute a pris- oner whom he believes to be in nocent, or undeserving of pun ishment IS unworthy the office. Of course there are exceptional cases, but as general thing there are too many petitions with the names of Judges, juries and prosecuting attorney at tached thereto. When objection is made to pardons in such cases those who are disposed to criti- tise the governor should first handle the judge and his jury for making a farce of justice.-Ark- ansas Democrat.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
Commissioners Sale.
L.E r HOKE. FRANK HAYNES. L MORGAN,
 commissioners

Notice is hereby given. that by virtue of Il decretal order of the Drew chancery Court made al its Dee. Term. Is97. the undersigned Commissioner will sell to the highest and best bidder at the East door of the Court House. in the town of Monticello on a credit of three months, on Saturday. the z9th day of January 1895 between q. Tn. and D. Tn the following property to=wit. NV. CT. Of Sec B. town. ship l3 south, range 5, West, leo acres, more or less. One elayb bank stallion. about 10 yrs old, one mouse-eoored Jack, 9 years old and one bay mare. years old. Note with npz proved personal security and lien retained on property
 J. R GOTHAM.
 CommissIoner.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
Sale of Cypress Brake,

Notice Is hereby given that in obedience to an order made by the Chancellor of the. Drew Chancery Court, at it's Decem Der term, 1897, we, the undersigned Commissioners of said Court Gin the cause pending therein, wherein Mrs. E. Boyd ct al. are plaintiffs, expartel will offer for sale. to the highest bidder ft1 cash, at public yendue at the East door of tall Court House. in the town of Monticello, Drew county, Ark on Saturday. the 29th day of Jan uary 1898, between the hours of 10 O clock, d. m and o'clock, D. m, the timber In cypress
 brake, located on the S hf of Section 2s s-E ar. s.-E. qr. Section D, NE ar of NE ar Section go, and \. Inf. N hf. Sec 33 fin Tp E, South, Range | West in Ashley county, Ark,
 known as the Hathaway Brake. The purchas-
 CT to have the right to remove said timber from
 said brake and other rights as stated in the or
 der of said Court which will be seen by re- 1 ferring to sad order.
 1 L. HOKE FRANK HAYNES. l. F. MORGAN Commissioners.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

MR Loud, a Republican Con gressman, from San Francisco, California, has introduced a bill into Congress, looking to the annihilation of country newspa- pers. It throws so many re- strietions around the newspaper business that, should 1t become a law, many of the small coun- try papers would have to shut up shop, and the owners thereof would have to look for other employment. The bill looks to
 the intermeddling with other peoples business in more ways
 than one. In the first place 1t
 proposes that no paper shall be admitted to the mails as second class mail matter, unless avolun- tarily ordered and paid for. !. This Is matter that should alone concern the publisher and his subscriber: but if this bill should pass 1t would demand the investigation of every pub fishers books bv government
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
UNION AND HARMONY NECES
 SARY.

The announcement that the leaders of the silver movement are eonferring together for the purpose of issuing joint manifesto will be very gratifying to those who hope to see the country redeemed from the thraldom of the plutocracy, and from the ruinous operations of the gold standard in 1000.
 W ord comes from Washington that Chairman Jones, of the demo- cratic national committee; Chair man Butler, of the populist national committee, and Chairman Towne, of the national silver republican committee, have been eonferring to- gether recently, with the result that a joint manifesto Is to be issued with view to securing common action by men who are engaged in promoting a common cause.
 The fact that such q manifesto is to be issued so early is itself a re- assuring sign. And yet 1t is not too early for work of this sort to begin. Already the emissaries of Coxey, the man who delivered himself to Hanna in the recent Ohio campaign, have made their appearance with the avowed pur- pose of opposing fusion between populists and democrats.
 It is worthy of d note that these socalled populists, instead of turn ing their guns against the gold party, which is the common enc my of all who believe in justice and right, are opposing the demo- crats and making campaign against fusion.
 Two great campaigns are ahead of the people. One takes place this year, and the other will occur in 1900. The people have reached the turning point in their history. If the influence of money power is so powerful as to buy those who have heretofore claimed to be it's opponents, the fact shows crisis in our politics. If the people make no headway in the congressional elections, the fact will be threaten ing enough to carry eonsternation to the minds of honest men.
 We call the attention of the populists to the fact that there is no division in the ranks of those who represent the plutocracy. From Hanna to Cleverand-from Coxey to Carlisle--the party of plu- tocracy presents an unbroken front. Under these circumstances, surely the people will have intelligence and patriotism enough to unite in behalf of issues in which their dearest interest are involved. Surely, the populists will have patriotism enough to really them selves with the party which stands for the people, for justice and equality. and which represents the strongest nucleus of opposition to the gold standard.-Atlanta Con stitution.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

A large number ofthe members and senators constituting the thirty-first general assembly are candidates for reelection. The county papers show an increase of old members as candidates over previous years. The aver age percent of returns will be on hand at the opening of the next assembly-Ark. Democrat.
 Perhaps there was better picking at the last meeting is the reason so many of the boys want to go back.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
Mortgage Sale.

By virtue of the power vested in me by the deed of mortgage that is recorded on page 470 of Record 70 o" of the Recorders office of Drew county, Arkansas will sell at the Court House door, in said county, on Saturday, the 9th day of February. 1898, at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash. the following de- scribed real an3 personal property. to-wit: The x. -E. l-4 of the NE 1-i Of section 8 fin town ship II, South range S. West. 10 acres; also the two horses and the cattle and their increase and the wagon which are described in said mort gage, to satisfy the debt reeited in and se- cured by said mortgage. JOSEPH JOHNS
 sim Mortgagee
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

PRESIDENT Sanford Ballard
 Dole, of Hawaii, is a visitor to Washington. As Mir Dole is a lawyer, and of American paren- tage, he ought to be able to manage his own little Republic, and we believe it is best to let him do 1t. The Hawaiian Is lands are too far out at sea for practical annexation to this country. It is over 200O miles
 to them from our nearest point.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

which will protect that section
 from competition with the Confed- crate labor of the South2 In 1861
 New England insisted on saving the government, you know; so turn about is fair play, and there is no good reason why the govern ment shouldn't now rally to the sal vation of New England This government has been run SO long for the benefit of that section that unless relief against the South is afforded what is to prevent New England from calling another Hartford convention and demand ing protection or seeding from the Union ?-Commercial Appeal.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
LIST OF GRAND & PETIT JURORS
For the February Term, 1898, ot
 tha Drew Circuit Court


 GRAND JuRoRs.-R. E. Elem ming. Wm. H. Lauhon, ]. F. Donaldson, J. W. White. Asmon L. Peacock, T. r. Tillar, B. A. Hardy, NJ. F. Chesnutt, Jas. NJ. Hogue, B. l.. Biggs, F. NJ. Bordeaux, Fed Miles, C. G. Da- wis, ]. W. Wright, J. V. Gun ningham, A. B. Mccain.
 ALrEKNArEs.-B. F. Taylor, E. B. Wells, A. (. Rhodes, J, NJ. Hill, l. NJ. Carr. T. W. Gabbie. Jas. Weatherall, w. D. Wood.
 PETIT .JURoRs.-.J. E. Hart, W II. Cotner, A. NJ. Nichols, l.. L. Sullivan, Florence Cruce, W. T Richardson, R. ]. Berryman, Jas Caster, D. D. McClain, w. K Dishongh, w. T. Myhand, C. II Pickens, F. M. Sanderlin, J. N Harper, ]. ]. McCloy, w. N. Mor ris, John Shewmake, J. K. Hughes s ( Nils ], B. Massey, E. D '*'s.. ,. Johnson, J. $. Bul loch, J. Hall Barnett.
 ALTERNArEs.-J. L. Herring ton. G. ". Lambert, l.. C. Erwin H. C. Higgason, C. T. Harris, W T. Lawson. Geo. Erwin, D. Miles
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
WHY NOT SECEDE?

WHY NOT SECEDE?
 In order to retrieve their fortunes, it is said that the New England cotton-mill operators have dscided to form q cotton-mill trust. It Is their intention that prices shall be fixed at certain figures, below which none of those in agreement can sell. The operators also wish to open up trade for their goods in South America. From this 1t is apparent that the cotton manufact- uring interest in New England is in a dazed condition; but 1t is doubtful whether any of the reme- dies suggested to stay the hand of fate will prove etficacious. As to the us idea, the New York Even ing Post says "Ore thing is pretty certain-the cotton-spinning industry is too big and too widely dispersed to be controlled by a trust. Even If all existing mills could be brought in, which is hardly possi- ble, new ones would start up. There will always be some people with small or large capital, who will fancy that they have an ad- vantage of some kind that will enable them 10 cut in and do busi- ness in spite of the combination, or perhaps compel the trust to buy them out There is no hope in that quarter. What about the ex- port trade? Really this is the only rational outlook, but to export cot ton goods implies competition with England on even terms, which all good protectionists declare to be i'm possible. Moreover, we are handi- capped with duties on raw mate rials, such as coal, lumber, dye stuffs and chemicals, which the English spinner obtains free of du- ty. So we could not compete on eqal terms with the English spin ner in South American markets even if the South Americans want ed to trade with us. But the South Americans are incensed against Us for putting on their wool and hides, and at last accounts the Argentines were preparing to discriminate against Us in their custom tariff. So the outlook in that quarter is not promising, but to the con- trary." We learn also from the Post that there is great deal of thinking going on in New Eng land on the subject of tariffs The Commercial Appeal some time ago pointed out that the efficacy of protection was exhausted so far as the cotton manufacturing business was concerned. No doubt the New England manufacturers at this writing are thinking about these things and that the Hon. Nels Dingley shares large part of their thoughts. Indeed, it impos- es no very violent strain on the inn agination to think that they in their minds are addressing to him the verse,
 ''Perhaps it was right to dissemble
 your love,
 But why did you kick us down.
 stairs?'
 But to our own mind none of the proposed remedies will avail. As some one has suggested, the New England manufacturers had better apply to congress for a protective tariff against the South. Already, we understand, some New Eng lander wants congress to pass a law reducing the number of hours of labor in the South but why stop here' Why not invent a new system of protection for the exclusive benefit of New England,
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

The appointment of Col. ]. B. Friedheim as register of the land office at this place has been con firmed by the senate, and he has sent in his bond for approval. By an arrangement between them Maj. Ross will remain in the office until the lst day of Febuary, and he will then leave for his home in Clark county. Maj, Ross has made many friends in Camden, and they will regret to give him up.-Ouachita Herald.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

THE great political cauldron is beginning to bubble and boil, and the great State ofArkansas, with it's railroads and water ways, will soon be agitated from centre to circumference by the candidates who are willing to serve the dear people.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
E5itopia1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcement Fees.

The customary announcement fees, of SIo will be charged, by Us, for District and State offices, x. sc for Sheriff, Clerk, and Representa-. tive, and $5.oo for County and Probate Judge, Assessor, Treasur. CT and Surveyor. City and town ship offices S2. so. No announce ments published until paid for.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

H. H. HOLMES, the areh-mur- derer of Philadelphia, is said to be alive and raising coffee down in Paraguay. But we don't be- l leve the story; for had;es is not that close by.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce Mir. Chas. L. Pickens as candidate for: Assessor of Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce MT. D NJ Green as a candidate for Assessor of Drew coun. ty; subject te the action of the Democratic par ty
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

THE poor, deluded factory hands, of the East, who sup ported Mckinley under the be lief that employment would be constant, are now out of q job. The factories are shut down and the laborers are in a starving condition.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

agents, to ascertain who was paving and who was not. Be sides this, all sample copies sent out, all copies sent to advertis- CTS, agents, &c. will have to be paid for at the rate of 1 cent for every four ounces or fraction thereof Another feature of the bill requires the newspaper-man to act as postmaster, and dis tribute his own papers, before carrying them to the post of flee. This is provided for in sec tion , of the bill which Is as fol- lows:
 SECTION 5. That publishers and others whose publica- tions shall be admitted as mail matter of the second-class under the provisions of this act shall be required, before depositing such mail matter in the post-of- flee to separate the same into United States mail sacks or bun dles by states, cities, towns and counties as the postmaster general may direct.
 Inasmuch as the country  press is, and has ever been, the defender of the liberties of the people, it is barely possible that there is a scheme on foot to crip- pie it's influence and usefulness, for political purposes.
 It is a matter of history that in the last Presidential election, nine-tenths of the metropolitan papers were advocating the sin gle gold standard, while nine tenths of the country papers were for free silver. Can it be possible that Mir. Loud's bill is intended to keep free silver liter ature out of the hands of the people? This is a measure that Congressmen should closely scrutinize before voting for 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

THE onHs BfobaHdf is on the Republican party to show that it has any sympathy for the struggling Cubans.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

THE Secretary of States office will soon have to be enlarged 10 hold the profiles of the Spring field. Gulf and l.. K. Railroad.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

IT is about time Gubernatorial aspirants were beginning to loom up.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

HoT Springs wants the Demo- cratic State Convention. That city has ample facilities for ae- commodating the delegates.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
List of Letters Remaining Tn the P. O. at Monticello, Ark,
 Unclaimed for 30 days.

LISL OI LtbltES IAtIIidlhIHS III IIIt 20. at Monticello, Ark,
 Unclaimed for 30 days. Barker, Mrs. w H. Griffin, Jno. Hall, Mr. c NJ. Merchison, Jas. 4. Thompson. Miss Hattie. Thomas, Mrs. Sarah. Wayne, Mr. Wm. P. Bridges, Mrs. E. l.. Curry, Miss Emma. Rodgers, Miss Lonio. Spillers, Mrs. Lucy. Hogue, c. F. Robinson, A. Lovlace, Miss Rosa. The above unless called for 1T the next two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
 A. NJ. BELL, P. NJ.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

HAWAII, Cuba and and the U. $. Congress are before the eoun- try. What will it do with them?
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28
Purely Vegetable

and is the only blood remedy containing no mercury, potash or other mineral Books mailed free to any address by Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

If you have any kind of a bond to make, see K. L. Hardy, office over Bank. If i.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-28

slightest relief; the pain spread over my entire body, and for six months I suffered agony. I took many patent medicines, but none relieved me. Ithen decided to try $. s. S., but before all lowing me to takeit, my guardian, who was a chemist, analysed the medicine, and pronounced 1t free from potash, mercury, or any other harmful in- gredient. I felt so much better after taking two bottles, that I continued the remedy, and in two monthsI was cured completely. The cure was per manent, for I have never since had a touch of Rheumatism though often exposed to damp and cold weather"
 Those who experiment with various so-called rheumatic cures do so at the expense of their health, for the disease Is getting a firmer hold onthem all the while. It is foolish to expect liniments or lotions to do any good, for the dis ease Is in the blood, and, of course. can not be reached by local applications.
 Swift's Specific (S. s. $. has made some remarkable cures of fRheuInatism. It promptly goes down to the very cause of the trouble and forces it from the system. A trial will prove that 1t is the proper remedy for even the most obstinate case s. S. $. cures Rheu
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
THE MAINE DISASTER.

The people OF this country
were Mortified Wednesday last 70
learn that an explosion had
taxed place on board the United
States battle ship Maine in
Havana harbor and that at least
$50 lives were lost. Coming rs
il does at q time when the rela-
tons between this county and
Spain are strained on account OF
the Cuban insurrection and
following direct upon the heels
OF the publication OF the DeLome
letter il was severe strain
upon the public pulse. The
good sense of our people has
predominated however. The
calm better judgement has pre-.
vailed over the iingoism of the
demagogue and professional
politician and all await an invest.
igation OF the affair by compe-
tent authority before rendering
a verdict 1t may be said TO the
credit OF both political parties
that none of our representatives
at Washington suggested war.
All counscled. wisely. to restrain
passion until an investigation of
the affair should enable us To
act intelligently in the matter.
II is universally believed that
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19

OUR esteemed contemporary,
the Twin City Lumberman, in
its last issue says: AT last
President Mckinley has spoken
and great is the CONSERVATION in
the Republican camp in conse-
qnence"
The writer doesn't attempt
TO prove his assertion by citing
any instances of the "consterna
ton in consequence" but merely
rests his case upon the assertion.
Evidently the editor of the
Lumberman has been picturing
TO himself this consequence
until the hope that such results
would come about has lead his
fancy to play pranks upon his
good sense. There is no con
sternation in consequence. If
there is CONSERVATION anywhere
it is in the ranks Of the Demo
cratic party where such senti-
ments as the Lumberman eX-
presses in the same article when
it says "if il is not done though
the restoration of silver or some
other peaceful agency it will
come inevitably through blood
shed" has driven the better ele.
ment out of the Democratic
party. Has the Lumberman
noticed any CONSERVATION in its
immediate vicinity?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
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