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The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Hot and Dry.

The weekly crop bulletin issued by the Little Rock weather bureau. for the week ending September 6, shows a con tinuation of high temperature. There was almost total absence of rainfall at reporting station, and such as occur red fell in local showers. The hot, dry weather caused cotton to open rapidly all over the state, but picking has not become general on account of the ex treme heat. A few counties report slight damage from rust, boil worms and shedding. The second crop of Irish potatoes need rain and are not doing so well. In the northwestern section hogs cattle and stock are re- ported dying. Corn is about all ma tured and the crop has been large one. Turnips and sweet potatoes are doing excellent, but range, grasses, gardens etc, are fast drying up. Flow ing for wheat is in progress and large acreage will be planted. Following are the weekly amounts of rainfall re- ported. Fort Smith, 0.02 inch; Helena, o, 26;Warren, 0. os; ;Brinkley, Forrest City, Malvern and Little Rock, trace; New port, Pine Bluff Prescott, Russellville and Texarkana, none.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
A scheme to Abolish Crime.

A resident of Fort Smith named Dawson has a theory for doing away with crime by regenerating mankind In circular sent to postmasters throughout the county, Mr Dawson contends that careless marriages are responsible for all crimes committed His circular calls upon all people to appeal to congress to frame a law re- straining people of base morals drunk ards, thieves, gamblers, robbers, the weak minded and siekly, from marry ing. He would also have congress enact q law making marriage impossi- ble for people unable to read or write, and requiring that each male be worth at least $500 before license to wed be issued him.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

Red Bluff, Cal, suffered loss of $1oO,ooo by fire Sunday
 Complaint is made that the improve ment of the Missouri river is being neglected.
 Eleven lives were lost in fire that destroyed the business portion of Je- rome, Ariz., Sunday.
 The Masonic temple at Washington Courthouse, O., was destroyed by fire Sunday; loss, $10OO00.
 Bad weather the past week reduced the daily average attendance at the Omaha exposition to 17,124.
 Every iron, coal and coke furnace in the Birmingham (Ala.) district has sold it's output to January 1, 1899.
 E. K. Max, who was shot by an un- known person at Piedmont, Mo, Fri day night, died Sunday at St. Louis.
 Aside from the loss of her colonies and the ships destroyed in battle, the war has cost Spain about $374,s0o,o0o.
 Gen. Rios cables to Madrid that he has reached an understanding with the Americans regarding the island of Luzon.
 The president has decided that the government will pay the bills of sol- diers treated in private hospitals while on furlough.
 Americans at Manila, irritated by the intrigues of the various elements, are ready to take severe action at q moment notice.
 Reports that Emperor Francis Jo. seph is ill are not true. His majesty is heartbroken, but bears fate< blow with admirable frmness.
 Dr. Victor Noveard, of the bureau of animal industry, has resumed his cat tlo-dipPing experiments for spienetie fever at Fort Worth, Tex.
 Chief Surgeon Parke, of Gen. Ora hams command at Camp Meade, Mid dletown, Pa, has been placed under arrest for neglect of duty.
 The Alfonso XIII. arrived at San Juan, Porto Rico, from Barcelona, on the 11th, bearing the instructions for the Spanish commissioners.
 Edward Zedneicek. aged %, of St. Louis. missed his footing while at tempting to board ferryboat, fell in- to the Mississippi and was drowned.
 w. H. Lawrence, of Cleveland. O., who was shot by Florence Richardson fwho afterwards committed suicide) at Denver, Col. last Friday, died Sun- day
 The Port Royal 6. @ dry dock is again out of repair II was injured by the recent hurricane. Only one battle ship has ever been cleaned at this dock.
 Fire wiped out New Westminster, B. C., on Fraser river, Sunday. with to- tai loss of S4.ooo.00o. Five persons are missing, and two others died from fright
 The board of construction of the navy department has awarded the con tracts for the 12 new torpedo boats and 16 destroyers authorized by the last congress.
 It is asserted that if the French cab inet still insists upon revision of the Dreyfus case Gen. Zurlinden, minister of war, and NJ. Lockroy, minister oi marine will resign.
 The steamship Olympia arrived at New Orleans from Puerto Cortez with the news that during the election in Guatemala, last Wednesday. 300 per sons were killed during riots at the polls.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
CONCERNING CAMP WIKOFF.
Secretary Alger Says There's Nothing New in the Orders Issued by Maj.-
 Gen. Miles.


 Detrort, Mich, Sept. 13.-Coneerning reports from Camp Wikotf that the camp is preparing to break up under peremptory new orders from Gen. Miles, Secretary Alger said; There is nothing new in that. Camp Wikoff, from the first, was mostly intended as a detention camp. The purpose from the first has been to get the soldiers away from there as soon as possible. No change in purpose is indicated by these dispatches from my own orders given before l left Washington.
 Relative to a statement attributed to Gen. Niles to never mind what Alger says" etc, the secretary positively re- fused to speak.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
WARMLY WELCOMED HOME.
Return or the Fifth Ohio Volunteers to Cleveland Noisy Welcome
 Greeted Them.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 13.-The Fifth Ohio volunteer regiment arrived here fram Fernandina, Fla, on two special trains of 20 coaches each over the Big Four, and was received with an en- thusiastic demonstration. The arri- val of the soldiers was announced by the ringing of bells, the blowing of in numerable steam whistles, the roar of cannon, and the cheers of thousands of people who surrounded the streets.
 The soldiers marched through the downtown streets to the Central ar mory, escorted by the c. A. R. and other organizations, and a long line of young ladies dressed in white. Af- ter addresses of welcome at the ar mory the returning soldiers were served with bountiful meal.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
JUDGE THOMAS M. COOLEY.
Death of the Noted Michigan Jurist and Constitutional Lawyer at His
 Home in Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Sept. 13.-Judge Thomas NJ Cooley, the noted jurist and constitutional lawyer died at his home here. Three months ago he returned from private sanitarium at Flint. Mich. where he had been treated, chiefly for mental weakness. He was then 70 much improved in mental health that he was able to rec ognize aeqaaintanees. He realized his weak, physical condition and his fail- ing mental abilities, and often ex. pressed a wish that death would come. Several weeks ago he relapsed into a eomatose condition. During the en. suing interval the only infelligible ut- terance lie made was once when he in. quired for his eldest son. His demise had been expected for weeks past.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
THEY WANTED A FIGHT.
Grigsby's Rough Riders DIsgustcd at Hav- ing te Go Home Without Chance
 to show Their MettIe.

Chicago, Sept. 13.-Trains bearing hardy troopers known as Grigsby's Rough Riders. came in over the Chi cago & Eastern Illinois, one section having arrived shortly after midnight over the Monon.
 Most of Gripsby's men are from North Dakota and the surrounding country, and they are en route home from Chiekamauga park. Few of the men are sick. and the vigorous-lool1 ing soldiers expressed disgust at not having a chance to show their fighting ability. About 30 members of the reg. iment died in camp. The horses were taken from the men about two weeks ago, and mastering out began last Thursday.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
A SOLDIER SHOT TO DEATH.
He Assaulted a Policeman Who Sought us Arrest Him for Imposing
 Little Boy

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 13.-Edward Alexander Callaghan, private in the First United States volunteers tim- munes) was shot to death Sunday night, and his companion, Jack Elliott, a civilian, was wounded in the ab- domen. Harry Owens, supernumer- ary policeman, surrendered himself. He says he attempted to arrest the
 men, who had imposed upon a little boy, and they threw him down. kicked him and began knifng him. The inn munes were paid off Sunday, and most of them were down town celebrating.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
GEN. MILES IS IN COMMAND.
The Commanding General Gives Peremp. tory Orders for the Breaking Up
 of Camp Wikon.

New York, Sept. 1a.-A dispatch ts the Press from Camp Wikoff says:
 Under peremptory orders from Gen. Miles, preparations are being made to break up this camp at once by sending home all the soldiers here. This is entirely contrary to what has been the understanding of the officers in command. Gen. Shafter said, last week, that 6,o08 or 1000 men would be kept here, at least until October, and this was supposed to have been orders of Secretary Niger.
 An officer said that when ten Miles order came a telegram was sent him saying that his order was contrary to that of Secretary Alger, and Miles re- piled; Never mind what Niger says; am in command now"
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
BRIEF MENTION.
The King hotel at Fl Paso, White county, was destroyed by fire on the 10th inst

The King hotel at Fl Paso, White county, was destroyed by fire on the 18th inst.
 The town of Harrison offers 25,O00 acres of land and s25, 900 as bonus to secure the Maclley railroad.
 A catfish measuring five feet and weighing 125 pounds was caught in the Arkansas river by Little Rock fisher man.
 The Mississippi River, Hamburg X Western road has been completed to Hamburg.
 Hon. w. A. Compton, ex-county judge of Pulaski county, and well known lawyer, has filed a petition in bank ruptcy.
 Henry Luman, an aged farmer, fell under the wheels of his wagon while returning home from Paris and was in- stantly killed.
 The Second Arkansas Regiment has been removed from Chiekamauga to
 
 Logan H. Roots.
 gang of horse thieves have been operating in Monroe and Lee counties. One farmer is reported to have lost l6 head of mules and horses in one night.
 A meeting of live stock men of Ar kansas has been called, to meet in Lit tie Rock December 20 for the purpose of effecting state organization.
 Charles Singleton, an insane white man confined in jail at Texarkana, plunged head foremost from his cage in the second story onto stone foor below and was killed.
 Mrs. S. A. Correa, visitor from De catur, Ill.,, at Eureka Springs, died from the effects of an overdose of morphine. She had been an invalid for a number of years
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
State Board of Health.

At meeting of the state board of health, held in Little Rock, the follow ing resolution relative to the yellow fever situation was adopted:
 Whereas, The state board of health possesses no authentic information regarding the actual existence Of yellow fever contiguous to or within the radius of any local danger of it's in- troduetion into the state of Arkansas, yet it is desirous Of exercising all the diligence possi- ble to prevent the introduction of the yellow fever germ into the state from any and every source whatever; therefore,
 Resolved That the board Is desirous to be ready as far as possible to meet any emer geney that may possibly arise IS far as t can under it's restricted means at command, or to assist any local board in any laudable effort to prevent the introduction of yellow fever at any special point in the state
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
ARKANSAS STATE NENS.
Personnel of the Federal Grand Jury Summoned to Appear at
 Little Rock Oc' ober 30.
GREAT STATE FAIR DEE HELD IN PINE BLUFF
Work of Passing on Applications For state Pensions Completed By the Board. Arkansas City Quarnntined Ag~inst Memphis and Fever Infected Points. Brief News Items of General Interest
Federal Grand Jury.

The personnel of the Federal grand jury which convenes in Little Rock the first Monday in October is as follows: jesse Rankin, Rnssellrile Pope county .F D. McAiurray, Woodson Saline county. W. l.. He1ner Carlisle Lonolle county N lS Tisdale kingsland, Cleveland county. Joe Detwilly May, Garland county. eJ E. Taylor Hot Springs, Garland county. Frank Robertson, Dermott, Chicot county. A. T. |. Mann, Augusta Woodruff county John Green, Dalark Dallas county. w, II. Logan, Luna Landing, Chicot county. z A. F. Vnapee, Springfield Conway county. Neal Thomas, Malvern Hot Spring county. JeG Wright, Morrlton, Conway county. j. T Harris. New Edinburgh Cleveland county
 B D. Williams. Little Rock, Pulaski county. J r Kinder, Moreland, Pope county. M o. IIauf, Pine Bluff. Jefferson county. ] H. Cooper, Gurdon Clark County. G, W. McVey. Plantersyille. Lincoln county J A. Edridge, Eglautine. Van Buren county A. l., Holt, Warsaw. Pulaski county. Ely Jeter Arkansas City Desha county. Henry Morehart. Mabevale. Pulaski county
 ALrEKNATEs
 j. II. Eubanks Jr Springfield Conway county.
 H. C. Green, Fordyee, Dallas county. John shannon Warner Lincoln county George ". HaYter. Parueif L0noke county. H. " Garfield. Stuttgart. Arkansas county A. NJ Archer Searcy, White county ]. II. Drary, Ella, Van Buren county Frank Pease. Silver city, Montgomery county.
 (. H. Hudson, North Point, Pulaski county
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
DEWEY'S FUTURE FLAGSHIP.
Belief that the Battleship Texas VIII Be Sent to Replace the Olympia as
 Dewey's Flagship.

New York. Sept 13,-A special to rhe Herald from Washington says:
 There is reason to believe that the navy department has selected the Tex as as the future flagship of the Asi- atic station. The understanding is that she will replace the protected cruiser Olympia, which is to be or dcred to the United States as soon as her relief arrives on the Asiatic sta ton. The Olympia's cruise expired some months ago. but the breaking out of the war with Spain neeesaitated her retention in the east. and some hasty repairs To her machinery were made at Hong Kong. just before the declaration Of hostiIities.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Pine Bluff state Fair.

The Pine Bluff State Fair Association is desirous of having agricultural ex- hibits at their State fair, October 18th to 28th, from all parts of the state. Our agrieulturalists should therefore save something to exhibit at the State Fair. Those contemplating making an exhibit will be furnished full particu- lars if they will address NJ. E. Bloom, secretary, or II r. Westbrool, super intendent, Pine Bluff, Ark.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Have Been on New Hampshire Soil Two
 Months.

The Spanish prisoners have been on New Hampshire soil two months. The first batch of prisoners consisted of 69s men which arrived here on the St. Louis. July 9, and the second con sisted of .0os men who were brought here on the Harvard, July 15. During the sojourn here 30 of the Spaniards have died in the hospital.
 As the big Anchor liner passed down the harbor, Admiral Cervera stood on deck looking toward the city until the vessel had reached the open sea.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Quarantine Declared.

The board of health of Helena has declared quarantine against Benoit, Taylor and Orwood. Miss. and Frank lin, La, on account of the prevalence of yellow fever at those points All persons entering Helena from Missis- sippi or Louisiana will be required to show health certificates, and to assure the officers that they have not been within an infected district is ten days. The quarantine will be enforced until all danger is passed.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Came Near Being Buried Alive.

Robert Benson, iving near Hot Springs, has been subject to fits of coma since boyhood The other day he was attacked with a spell that lasted longer than usual, and his family, be- lieving him to be dead, made prepara- tions to bury him, but almost at the last moment Mr, Benson showed signs of life and was soon brought around all right. The family had gone so far with the funeral preparations as to order the coffin and place the supposed corpse therein
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Confederate Pensioners.

The state pension board has com pleted the work of passing on applica- tions for pensions. There are this year 1,17s pensioners on the roll, to whom amounts ranging from s25 to s100 each have been allowed. Quite number of pE2sons who have been on the list were dropped on the ground that they were not in indigent circumstances. The amount of the pension fund on hand is in round figures s44, 900. This hay ing been apportioned pro rata among the claimants. gives to each 94 per cent. of his full allowance.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Death Due to Acute Indigestion.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 13,-Hon. Henry Clay Tompkins was taken sud- denly ill in his office and died in few minutes. Heart failure, due to acute indigestion, was the cause. He was for three terms attorney general of Alabama, and ranked among the ablest lawyers of the south.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
 Sudden Death,

Lebanon, Mo-, Sept. ED. L. Au- ghee, prominent merchant of this city, died suddenly at 9:3o q. m. from heart failure. He felt slightly indis- posed at breakfast. called on his physi- elan for simple remedy, went to his store and laid down on couch, where he was found dead an hour later.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Fire at CIncinnati.

Cincinnati, Sept. 13 A fire in the crowded down town portion of the city broke out in the Rush building in the portion occupied by the Kenton Bak- ing Powder Co.,, No 20 East Second street Valuable establishments were all around it in close proximity, but the fire department succeeded in con fining the fire to its original limits
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
More Exprssslons of AppreelatIon.

On his way to the boat the admiral spoke enthusiastically to those who accompanied him of the treatment the Americans had accorded 10 the Span ish prisoners, to his staff and to him self He detailed the many eourtesies he had received at Portsmouth, An napolis, Norfolk, New York and Wash ington. He said he would carry home with him many happy recollections of the kindness and generosity of those high in official circles as well as of eiti- zens in every walk of life
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Three Hundred seamen Wanted for Dewey

San Francisco. Sept. 13.-This week is expected to be busy one at the naval recruiting rendezvous in this city A large number of the men at present with Admiral Dewey in Ma nila have completed their terms of service. and the local recruiting officer has received instructions to enlist 300 men. Machinists, tiremen, Yeomen musicians, seamen and ordinary sea men are all wanted.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Must Hang.

Alex Brinkley will be hung at Nor rilton October IA, Gov. Jones having named that date for the execution. Brinkley was convicted on circumstan- tial evidence of the assassination of Dr. Chamness at his home in Center Ridge, on the night of June 16, 1897,
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Passengers and Treasure from Alaska.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 13.-Steamer Rosalie has arrived from Skaguay, Alaska, with 60 passengers from Daw- son, who brought out about a half million dollars in gold dust and drafts. William Stanley. of this city had about $160,000 in drafts. The 500 pounds of gold on which they were issued was shipped down the river to St. Miehaels.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Evidence of a Murder.

Oakland, Cal, Sept. 13.-The armand hand of a woman who was probably not over 9 years old, was found in Lake Merritt Sunday evening by two girls, who were strolling along the shore at Eight street. Taken in con: nection with the recent discovery by some boys of woman's head floating in the bay near Berltley, this find strongly points to the commission of a murder
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Given n Long Sentence.

The jury in the case of the state against R. N. Ward. for the killing of Dr. Chas. Parker at Parkdale, in Ashly county, last April, returned verdict of guilty of murder in the second de- gree, fixing Wards punishment at r years in the penitentiary.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Yellou revsr sltnation at J.ckson. Mi...

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 12-The vel low fever situation is comparatively quiet. No new cases have developed. The panic which struck the city Sat urday has subsided, and many who fled at the first alarm have returned to the city.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 13.-The post mortem examination of the re- mains of the late empress of Austria, who was assassinated on Saturday by an Italian anarchist, whose name has been yafiouslY given Us Laceheni, Lu- ehesi and Luigini, has revealed that the weapon completely transfiXed the heart, penetrating three and one-third inches, and making wound one sixth of an inch wide. The fact that her majesty walked 50 yards to the steamer is aseribed to her remarkable will power and natural energy.
 The body of the empress has been inclosed in a triple coffin, and placed in a room transformed intoa mortuary chamber. The walls of this depart ment are yelled with black drapery covered with silver stars, and several sisters of charity are continually on their kuees beside the bier, praying for the soul of the departed. Near by stands the prayer table of the de- ceased, bearing her rosary and cruci- fix.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Will Go to Porto Rico.

The Seventh Regiment of immunes, in which there are three negro com panies from Arkansas, have been re- moved from Jefferson Barracks to the general camp at Lexington, Ky. They will be sent to Porto Rico.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Five and. Perhaps. More Lives Lost.

Philadelphia, Sept. 13.-Five persons are known 10 have lost their lives as result of the gasoline explosion whiea occurred Sunday night at FifteeHH and South streets II is believed th# at least half a dozen bodies are vel IH the ruins.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
No ReyolntIon in Peru.

Washington, Sept. 13 The Peruvian legation here has received a cablegram from Lima stating that there IS no revolution in the country. In some places bands of marauders have ap- peared who were dispersed on the ap- pearance of the government troops.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Gen. Manderson Declines.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 13.-t telegram received here this morning from Gen. Manderaon says he has declined the proffer of a place on the army irvesti. ton board. Gen. MandcrsoR has noti. fled President Mckinley of his inabili' ty to serve.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
At the Point of Deathti

Milwaukee, Sept. 13.-B. K. Miller Sr.. os.e of the best known lawyers in the state, and widely known elsewhere, Is lying at the point of death in his home in this city.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
DEPARTURE 0F CERVERA.
The Spanish Admiral, His Officers and Sailors Leave on the Steam
 CT City of Rome.
FAREWELL VISITS TO THE J. 5. OFFICERS,
The Admiral Again Spoke Enthusiastically of the Treatment Accorded all tho Spanish Prisoners-An Investigation in Progress of the Shooting of spanish Prisoners on Board the Harvard.
The Admiral Az.

Portsmouth, N H., Sept. 13.-Most of the sailors and marines who sur vived the disaster which befell the warships of Admiral Pascual Cervera, 1t Santiago, July 3, were taken from Seavey's island to the steamship City
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Still Quiet at Pana.

Pana, H., Sept. 13.-Only five men reported for duty at the Penwell mine They were lowered in the shaft. The Springside mine resumed operations with the usual force of negroes. The union miners did not attempt to in tercept the men.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Amateur Golf Tournament.

Morristown, \. J., Sept 13.-The fourth r gular amateur goifchampion- ship tournament unGer the auspices of the United States Golf association opened on links of the Morris County Golf club.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-16
Accepted n Call to Baltimore.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept. f3.-Rev. Charles N. Hawkins, D.D, pastor of the Troost Avenue Methodist church, has accepted d call to a Baltimore fMdO church.