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The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
A Double Tragedy,

Deputy United States Marshal Bud Hill and Boley Grady, son of Marshal ]. P. Grady, of the Central District, In- dian Territory, were killed at Jansen, a small place II miles south of Fort Smith, by man named Simpson The two officers went to Jansen, to arrest Floyd Simpson, charged with disturb ing religious worship. Floyd and his father were at church when the officers arrived. When the officers attempted to arrest the young man the elder simp- son drew his pistol and fired first at Grady, hitting him in the neck. He then turned on Hin before the latter could pull his gun and shot him in vital spot. Simpson went home and after arming himself made for the Petit Jean mountains. A reward of S150 has been offered for Simpson.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
IMMUNEs FOR GEN. SKATER.
Orleans on the Steamship Der lin This Week.

NEW ORLEANS, July 26.-Col. Duncan B. Hoods regiment of immunes, who have been in camp at Covington for several weeks, have arrived here. Col. Riches immunes from Texas arrived Sunday Both these reei- ments will be taken to Santiago by tho big transport Berlin, now taking on stores for the expedition. Gen Shaf ter is very anxious to have these tive regiments reach him as soon as possi. ble to do garrison duty at Santiago The opinion is expressed that the Der lin will not get away before Wednes day or Thursday.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Trrlnc to snye uis Neck.

Lee Mills, confined in jail at Clinton under sentence of death for the mur- der of Hugh 5. Patterson, has made a confession The crime was committed last December. Mills and compan- ion named Horton went to the Patter- son home about dark for the purpose of robbing the old farmer, as they sup posed he had large sum of money. Patterson and his two sons resisted, and desperate fight took place between them and the robbers, in which the elder Patterson's throat was cut from ear to ear and one of his sons seriously wounded. The robbers escaped but were captured two days later near the line of the Indian Territory. Horton turned states evidence and Mills was convicted and sentenced to hang June 19. An appeal was taken to the supreme court, and the decision of the lower court was affirmed. Mills will ask the governor to commute his sentence to life imprisonment.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
NEUTRALITY OF MOROCCO.
The sultan win Enforce It Strictly In Case American ships should En-
 ter Moroccan Ports.

MADRID, July 26.-According to dispatch from Gadil to the Impareial of this city, advices from Tangier say the foreign ministers of Morocco de- clares that if the Americans enter Moroccan ports they will be notified to leave in 24 hours and, it is added, If theyrefuse to do so, Morocco will place herself under the protection of the powers.
 Peace probabilities are anXi0uslg can vassed at Taaejer since the arrival there of the United States consul, and the special dispatch adds the belief in- creases that the United States does not intend to deprive Spain of anything but the AntiHis.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
BENEFICIAL TO THE NAVY.
The Work Done by the Recruiting ofi- cers In the West VIII Prove of
 Benefit to the Service.

WAsuINeroN, July 26.-The navy has suspended for a time its efforts to re- cruit sailors in the west, and Com. mander IIawley and Chief Engineer Harrie Webster, members of the board, have returned to the navy department The work was successful beyond the expec- tation of the projectors of the trip, and the results, it is believed will be high ly beneficial to the navy generally in infusng into it an element of western blood and brawn that will tend to the naturalization of that service
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
June Rainfall.

The meteorological report issued by the Little Rock weather bureau for June shows the monthly precipitation averaged i. s6 inches for the state, so inch a above the normal. The greatest June averages in previous years were 5.93 inches in 1895, 5.sO inches in 1Ss6 and 5.63 inches in 1888. The lowest June averages recorded were loo inches in 1891 and 1s9 inches in 1896. The greatest local monthly amoupts were 11.15 inches at Ozark, 1o19 at TeXaikana, and 9 a6 at Mossvi1f. .af !. the least 1.s6 inches at Stuttedrt, 2 06 al Newport, ? 10 at Greenville. Miss, 9 47 at Bee Branch, and 9 IS at Helena The greatest 24 hour rainfall was B. % inches, at Ozark on the 27th.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
A RENEWAL OF POSSIBILITIES.
The Coal Mine Operators and the Miners at Pana, Ill, Are still at Dag
 gers Points.

PANA, H., July 96-There was re- newal of hostilties between the coal operators and the union miners. The principal excitement was at the Springside mine, just outside the city limits, where Sheriff Cuburn and a force of armed deputies were guarding the shaft. The union miners and their wives congregated in large numbers in the roads and streets lead ing to the mine. The only men who entered the pit were seven who reside in houses on the Springside eompany's property, 50 yards from the shaft,
 where they are guarded day and night.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
A PROFESSIONAL OPINION.
Two Soldiers at San Francisco Suffering from "yaccina.' the After Effects
 of Vaccination.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26.-The two members of the Seventh California regiment reported as victims of vario- loid are Private Henry Bruce, of Com pany E, and Private Edward Brown, of Company r.
 Dr. Ladd, when questioned about the cases stated that the men were mere ly suffering from the after effects of vaccination or '.yaccinia. "The men have absorbed the vaccine virus into their systems, he said, and it has broken out on them, not only in the spots where they were vaccinated, but all over their bodies. They are not suf- ferinp from small-poXs
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
TrarIr Sufeide

Mence Mcguire, yoHng Washington county farmer, shot himself through the heart because his wife of oniF a few months refused to live with him. Mcguire had appointed day on which he was to meet his wife and make a division of their personal effects. On that day he repaired to the home of his brother and sister. Here he wrote a note. placed it in his trunk and, accom- panied by his brother, started to meet his wife. As soon as he left the sister went to the trunk and got the note, which stated that the writer intended to kill his wife and then himself The sister started after her brothers and overlook them just as they reached the place of meeting. Mrs. Mcguire was told of her danger and she ran away Brother and sister attempted to disarm Mcguire, but he managed to put the pistol to his heart and pull the trigger, expiring in their arms
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
IN A FIGHT OVER A WOMAN.
Over Woman at Elko, an OhIo Mining Village.

McARruUR, O. July 26.-A fight over woman at a festival Sunday night at Elko, mining village near here, re suited in five being seriously wounded and many slightly injured Those seri- ously hurt are:
 Wm Crow, cut in seven places, will die.
 Frank Trimmer, shot in leg hand and head.
 Lewis Yeaper, thumb cut off.
 David Anderson stabbed and struck on head with slunRshot.
 Lewis Anderson. bruised about the face
 Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 95 who participated in the drunken carousal
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Presented With Flags.

A delegation of Confederate veterans en route to the reunion held at Atlanta stopped over at Chiekamauga and pre- sented beautiful silk flags to each of the Arkansas regiments stationed at that place. The flags were purchased with funds donated by the school chil- dren of the state Judge Balch, of Lit tie Rock, made the presentation to the Second Regiment, and the beautiful gift was accepted by Col " Y. Cook in a speech full of feeling and apprecia- tion to the donors.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
LIEUT.. MASSEY'S MISSION.
He VIII See that the Spanish Prisoners Are Properly Shipped by the Com
 pany Having the Contract.

SANDUsKY, O., July 26.-Eieut. & F. Massey, U $. A., of this city, who was placed on the retired list a few years ago, on account of failing health, will sail from New York for Santiago on the Olivette on an important mission.
 He has been appointed agent by the war department to superintend the transportation to Spain of the prison CTS of war recently surrendered to Gen. Shafter. Lieut. Massey speaks Span ish Auently, and he will see that the contract with the transportation com pany is rigidly carried out.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
DIRECT FR0A SANTIAGO
Sensational New York Correspon dents Retarding Gen. Woods
 Work in the City.
INSURGENTS GONE INTO THE INTERIOR
Work in Progress Need of Acid Fruit Among the Americans The Prisoner wln Soon Begin to Move Where Amer lean Heroes Lie, Etc.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Dispatches to the World from Santiago say:
 The Cuban insurgents, encouraged by the correspondents of a sensational New York newspaper, arc retarding the work of Acting Military Governor Wood in restoring order in the city. They are still diSpruntled because the town was not delivered over to them
 The Spaniards are accepting the change of government in Santiago with good grace
 Insurgents Have Departed.
 'The insnrgent forces have left the American camp and gone 20 miles into the interior. They have been warned under the threat of extreme penalty, not to arrest Spanish residents or re turn to the old system brigaudage.
 There were 59 funerals here Sunday of refugees who died as the result of the scarcity of food at Fl Caney.
 santiago still Short Of Food.
 Santiago is still short of food. The streets are full of beggars. The house holders have been ordered to clean their houses. A big sanitary force is at work.
 "There is great need among the Americans of lemons and preserved acid fruits.
 frisoners Wiu soon Begin to Move.
 "The Spanish company having the contract for the deportation of Spain's surrendered troops has notified them by cable to be ready to start next week.
 'fhe American heroes, during the heat of fighting, compelled to force every step of their way, were buried where they fell, with the seant eere- monx of war.
 Where the Dead Rough Riders Lie.
 sSear the Quasina bleelhoase, which the Rough Riders stormed and took some days previous to the battle of San Juan. 25 are buried in one grave
 "GHaplain YandeWater of the Seven ty-fitst New York said the burial serE. ices 25 times in one day.
 The bodies of Capt. Capron and Seret Hamilton Fish were buried here. Both were taken home on the steamer Hudson. which started last Thurs day, by Nicholas Fish, father of the dead sergeant
 Forty Men Buried in the Trenches.
 'At the last ford before San Juan hilI it is estimated that 40 of our men were buried in trenches Twenty lie in the trenches at the foot of the hill at Fl Ganeg.
 owing to the necessity of feeding the starving, caring for the wounded and establishing an orderly govern ment in the province, the interment of brave men buried in the jungles has been impossible Ultimately, however, they will be given a proper burial. Only the bodies of the officers will be sent home Cohins will be provided for the men"
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
of the Gibson House Co.,, at
 Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, July ?6.-The Gibson House Co. has filed deed of assign ment to ]. IIartwell 6abell, attorney. the liabilities at S60.000 This assign ment was followed by the individual assignment of Horace Dunbar, presi- dent of the company and manager of the hotel
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
MOVING TO THE PRESIDIo.
Troops Moving From Camp Merritt, San Eraneiseo Only Those That Are
 Not Going to Manila

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2e. = Active preparations for moving the troops at Camp Merritt to the Presidio will be- gin at once, and in three days the new grounds will be ready for the reeep- ton of at least part of them. It Is theA intention of Generals Merriam and Miller to move only those troops that are not soon to be assigned to the tropics. Those troops there fore that received orders to change camp may know that they are destined to remain here for some weeks
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Juvenile SnIdiers.

The war fever has become epidemic among the youth of Little Rock A crowd of youngsters in that city organ ized company and went into camp in a suburb Drills were held regularly, and sham battles were of almost daily occurrence, in which the Spanish forces were always compelled to flee to some woodshed or barn for safety from the terrible onslaught" of their foes. The boys secured a supply of blank cartridges, but this harmless method of warfare did not satisfy some of the soldiers, and loaded shells were substituted by them. As a result the damage done to window panes and glass doors in the camps vicinity caused com plaints to be lodged at police head quarters against the boys, and officers were forced to break mp the camp.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
shot in the Back.

Elmer Winehell, Il prominent farmer of Carroll county, was found dead in his own wagon bed in the public road one mile south of Eureka Springs. He was shot through the heart The affair is mystery The bullet that caused death entered the back high up and ranged downward through the heart. An old navy revolver with two empty chambers was found in the wagon bed.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Referee in BanISruptcv.

Judge J. A. Williams, of the United States district court, has appointed Judge r. c. Dooloy, of Little Rock, referee in bankruptcy under the new law for period of two years, for the western division of the Eastern district of Arkansas. The law goes into effect August l, and all petitions for involun- tary bankruptcy must be filed before November next.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Will be Accompanied by the St. Paul.

The St. Louis will be accompanied on the run down the coast by the St Paul. on which will be the headquarters of Gen. Haines The remainder of the troops in Ghickamauga will be em- barlse at Hampton Roads as rapidly as possible, and it is expected that the last of them will be aboard ship by WednesdaK.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
gsa That Miles I. on Porto Rico,
TO TRY AND SAVE THE COLON.
Lieut.. Hobson Successful with His Mission In Behalf of the Wreck of the
 CristobaI Colon.

NEW YORK, July % Lieut.. Rich mond r. uobson returned to the city after the second visit to Wash ington since his landing from the St. Paul here on Friday morning. While in Washington he again con ferred with Secretary Long concern ing the saving of the Cristobal Colon. Upon his return to this city he went to the office of the Merritt & Chapman Wreclsing and Derrick Co.,, to complete the preparations for fighting and pre- serving the Colon.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Missing Man Turns Up in the Army.

John s. Nice, who mysteriously dis appeared from his home in Jackson county several years ago, has been heard from He is with the army at Tampa, Fla. Nice left wife and sev- eral children in Jackson county, and after a frunless search he was given up as dead. Mrs. Nice two years ago returned to her old home in Indiana, and shortly afterward married again.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
The Largest Dog in ,he World.

Louis Lorch, of Searcy, claims to be the owner of the largest dog in the world for his age, which is nine months and IS days old. He is rough coated St. Bernard. His length is ss}5 inches, and height from foot to shoulder 33l% inches. He has noted pedigree. and is descendant of Plinlimmon, Joe Elm mett's S5,000 dog, and Champion Mel rose. The name of the pup is King Alexander King is perfectly marked, and possesses the finest coat of any dog known of his race. He will be sent to all noted bench shows in the United States and foreign countries
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Three Hundred Thousand Holders of the
 New Mar Hnnds.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-A treasury statement shows there are about 300,- GOO to whom bonds under the gov ernments popular loan will be allotted. All persons offering to take $4 300 or less will receive bonds. The first ship ments of the new bonds are being made
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
camn Alrer WnI Not be Removed.

WAsuISdroN, July 96.-The war de- partment has set at rest rumors about the removal of Camp AIger. This de- termination was reached after a con ference of officials who had the matter under consideration. urgeon-General Sternberg has made no reeommenda- ton in the matter,
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
No Bidders.

The Lott road was not sold at commits sioner's sale July9, the date set by Fed eral court, there being no bids received tothe amount of $50, 900 the lowest price that could be accepted under the order of the court. Receiver Lonsdale, how ever, has been authorized by Judge Williams to receive bids for the prop erty until October 1, 1898.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
LIeut. FIseus VIII Die.

NEW YORK Jul4 26 =4Il hope Ter a recovery of Lieut. Wm NJ. Eiscus a1 the Second cavalry, who is at Eor. Wadsworth suffering from typhoid fever, has been abandoned. He was one of the six officers who came north from Santiago week ago Saturday.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
ST after 8 army.

iary fleet have been blocltading San Juan, and it may be that it was launch from one of these vessels in- stead of from Miles fleet that was seen by the German vessel. However, the department has no manner of doubt Ess That Miles is on Porto Rico,
 and as all of the details of the expedi- ton are moving with precision, there is every reason to believe that the troops will be all ashore by the end of the week. Col Hecker, who is direct ly in charge of the transportation ar rangements here, returned to Washing ton from Fortress Monroe, entirely satisfied with the progress being made there in the authorization of Gen. Brooke's command
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
, Da,d uIIwaukee Millionaire.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich, July 26.-W. P. Merrill. Milwaukee millionaire, and one of the oldest residents of that city, died here of heart disease while on a visit to his son, D. l.. Merrill. Deceased was 82 years of age.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Spain Wants m ArmistIce for the Purpose
 Of Discussing Terms of Peace.

LONDON, July 25.-It is announced in special dispatch from Madrid, pulp lished here, that the Spanish govern ment has drawn up a message, ad- dressed to the government at Wash ington, proposing an armistice for the purpose of discussing the terms upon which peace with the United States can be arranged.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
.A nend GenraIa Ynlnnteer.

CINCINNATI, July 26. Private Waiter Lee, Company c, Second Georgia F8l- uuteers, died of typhoid in the Fort Thomas military hospital He H7 one of the number who were reoe= za from the south on Friday last was attacked by the fever at Ch mauga.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Admiral Sampson's Report.

WASHINGTON, July 26 The official reports concerning naval operations of the coast of Cuba. eliminating in the destruction of Admiral Cervera,s fleet, will be made public by the navy de- partment Tuesday afternoon.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
An Incident.

The reported boarding of H German steamer off san Juan, Porto Rico, by launch from an American naval vessel, is taken at the war department to con firm it's belief that Gen. Miles has ar rived there. It is recalled, however, that some of the vessels of the auxil-
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
A well-Known eincinnafian Dead.

CINCINNATI. July 26 Frederick H Aim of Aims < poeplx,s department stores, died to-day, aged 3a years. He was vice-president of the Cincinnati college of music, president of the board of arrangements for the international saengerfest here in s99
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Important to Candidates.

Secretary of State Hull desires the chairmen of the various judicial and senatorial districts to send in certifi- cates of nominations of candidates as early as possible, as the names of such candidates cannot be placed on the cleo tion tickets unless certificates are filed in his office
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Fonl Play Snsneeted-

The decomposed body of Walter Carr, a young Miller county farmer, was found in Red River. The body showed evidence of foul play. He was last seen in company with three strangers, and it is supposed was murdered and robbed by them.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
BROOKE ID JOIR MILES.
The Commander of the First Corps Sails on the St. Louis for
 Porto Rico.
THE TROOPS WILL FOLLOW QUICKLY.
Belief at the War Department that Gen. Miles Is Now of Porto Rico If IIe Has Not Already Landed The Work of Push Ing the Troops Forward Is Proceeding Satisfactorily.

WAsnNdToN, July 25.-Maj. Gen Brooke, commanding the First army corps, will sail from Newport News to join Gen. Niles at Porto Rico.
 The general will embark on the St Louis, and, us he will proceed imme- aiately, without waiting for the whole of his command, he should arrive off Porto Riso some time Friday or Satur- 1av AA*
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Drank Whisky and Laudanum.

James Dixon, of Jenny Lind, hearing that warrant had been issued for his arrest charging him with operating q blind tiger, committed suicide by swat lowing vial of laudanum in glass of whisky
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29

PARIS, July 25.-A special dispatch from Madrid gives the follow ing ae- counts of the queen regents daily life during the present crisis:
 Poor queenl This is the exclama- tion so often heard of late, day after day, as matters grow worse and worse, as the Spanish disasters repeat them selves and as the throne of the little king seems slipping from her hands, into which 1t was given in trust. l see Her Majesty Looking Ctreworn and AnK-
 Ious.
 Even her drives are becoming fewer and fewer. It would surely appeal to any mother in the world were she to see the way this queen mother each day seems to cling closer and closer to her boy, as though to shield him from the dangers closing about him with almost fatal force. 1t was very touch ing to witness it. Her worst enemies recognize in the queen personal quail ities
 Worthy Of the Highest Admiration.
 The queen used every means at her disposaI to prevent war Her great
 
 Prendergast, the former minister of eolonies), and he would have carried his point but for Senor GulIon, the former minister for foreign affairs. To- day, and ever since .the war began, the great occupation of the queen is to find the quickest way for it's termination. At many of the councils of late held at the palace
 The Queen Has Burst Into Tears, begging and urging her ministers to seek solution for the terms of peace, which they seem incapable of material izing Peace which the queen, with common sense, sees to be of such vital importance and which her ministers keep postponing. with the word so fatal to Spain-Manana tto-morrow).
 Won Over to Her Views.
 The queen has taken every chance offered in the council of putting in a word for peace, and little by little she has finally managed to bring the cabi- net To her view and to thoughts of peace
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Death of Prof. George E. seymour.

DETROIT, Mich, July 26 Prof Geo. :. Seymour, for 30years professor in ,he St. Louis high school, and author of works o1 mathematics and bookkeep- .ng used in the schools of Kansas and Missouri, died at Ann Arbor Sunday.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Movement of Russian warships.

LONDON, July 26 A special dis patch from Shanghai says four Russian men-of-war have left Port Arthur, and it is supposed their destination is the Philippine islands,
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Internal pl.oraers h snaIn.

PARIS, July Private letters re. rejged here from Madrid. under date of July a, say that the internal disorders In the Spanish provinces continue,
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
The Treasury Statement.

WASHINGTON July e6 The state. ment ot tAe condition of the treasury shows; Available cash balance, ssG6,. s6J, ,199; gold reserve, SD. .943,673.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
To be sent to rorto Rico.

WAsulSaroN, July 28 The war de- partment has decided to send the First Florida, the Second Georgia and Fifth Maryland regiments now at Tampa, to Porto Rico.
The Monticellonian., 1898-07-29
Don Carlos ln Smitznrlnna.

LUcERNE, Switzerland, July 96 Don Carlos, the preteaaer to the Spanish throne has arrived here with his wife and aide-de-eamp.