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The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
THE SITUATION

There Is q great deal of con fusion in the minds of many in terested aS to how many and what kind of troops WilI be talk cn from this state upon the sec ond call. The telegraHs hereto fore published have been en- phatic that mo third regiment would be raised This Is exact lv the position taken by the war department from the very first, and does not change the situa- ton in any way.
 When the president formally issued his second call for seven ty-five thousand men 1t WAS an nouneed that Arkansas would be called upon to furnish about ,250 of this number At about the same time the secretary of war wired Governor Jones that t was estimated t would re- quire about 66O men to Ill up the First and Second Regiments from Arkansas to the full war strength of lO9 officers and men for each of the tWentyztour com panies comprising the two regi- mcnts, and asking him Ii he thought 1t practicable to raise additional recruits for this pur- pose Similar telesrans were sent to every governor in the Union and called forth q great deal of protests Governor Jones and q number of others went to Washington with the intention, If possible, of persuading the sec retafX of War to leave the regi- ments already raised at their old strength By this means Arkau- sas would he enabled to raise al additional regiment complete, and secure the advantages Ot several extra appointments to held and staff officers as Well as be saved the immensely hard task of trying to raise 660 pri- yates. Mho would have to enlist without the hope of appoint mcnt even to the place of corpo- ral, and who would be sent to whatever company the govern ment decided upon
 The governors trip has been
 
 unsuccessful, as his telegram states. But unless something more has transpired than Is dis closed i'll any telegrams so far received, this state will still have the privilege of raising enough complete companies to fill out our quota of POO after the 66O recruits are deducted. Other states are proceeding upon the same theory Kentucky. which hoped to raise two additional regiments on the second call, provided she did Hot have to fill out her frstregimeuts, finds now that she can only send two bat talions. Of the 5000 men wanted on the second call Il has been officially stated that about 43,000 will be needed to com plete the War strength of organ izations already in the field.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

MT. Wm. Armstrong, of DePere, Wis, writes. q have suffered terribly for eight wears with Eczema, at times all over my body, and no person can describe the burn ing and itching had to endure. For three months never laid down, but was com pelled to sit in my chair when not moving around I was treated by the best ot physicians with no success, used vafious focal qualifications. and tried all the patent medicines recommended for Eczema with out any good results. went to several celebrated medical resorts, but the disease shortly returned. then tried s, s. S, and after three days the burning and itching snbsded, and continued ito. to lmpr9'e c,1ImG
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

q dsFeted to meditation and prayer
 He ehevs tha eud of bitter reAee- ton ia lieu of something more ~u5- 5taati34. and occasionally takes up aa ingh=or twa in his hc.t te ap- paa>z that aching void. The oe- easioaH subscriber who 70 far for gels himself a- to pay aP for e'< m4atHas get t loeai not5ee and a blessing from the tred editor, who Ut once goes out and " pc the front of his mouth with dirty towel which hangs in the nearest beer saloer1.-Portlanl Enterprise.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

Aad both old par.ies afe id epPs- 5iffaata=tHe ownership at# control Q railroads bs .5s people, and az5i8z 5atb old parties afe Hat n opp5siao7 t9 Natians Banks. winch is lha toaatsesz4=az Our - aaneiI sraua'ss f'ris bunk aa all other business killed bt banks of issue. The Reapic's par iy fs the only party tHat @eofs Laws Tor and by the people, money isstcd by the geeefalHeal-Eold, silver and paper-aHd control of railroads Believing in these prin- cipIes and advocating the same, vas nominated by the People, E party, for Sheriff Of Drew county. l ann strictly in favor of reform ill aII its varied phases and come be fore you asking the support of the whole people, expressed at the bal- lot box.
 Respectfully yours,
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
UNUSED BLANK RECEIPTS
Must De returned by the Collector tc
 the Auditor of State.

State Auditor Clay Sloan pro pounded the following query to Attoraey-GencraI Trustworthy, up on Il question of great interest to the sAerias of Arkansas:
 section 7 of an act of the gen eraI assembly, approved March l., Iaq5, recites If collector shall faiI ta file said unused blank re ceipls fhe auditor shalH charge him oa hiz general revenue account with | sam equal to one dollar for each of sud blanks nat returned, ets. Kindly givaNa9 opinion in writing as to whether under the smtates abolc cited aa af.dlllt of loss of# blanks or any other paper filed =ay sheriff, would justify my cfediting collector azyount for any blanks lest or mislaie Your eariy l5ply Will obiige me
 Attorney-teneral Trustworthy repfieeF Fas follows:
 s.lu. answer to your question contained in the above communica- tion. have this to say Section 5 of the act of 1898. pp. $ and 30, provides that the auditor shall furnish 10 each collector in the state as many blank poll-tax re- eeipt, as will be necessary 10 sup ply each taxpayer in said county. Il is made the duty of the collect or at the time he makes his final settlement to the state treasurer to return 10 the auditor all of said blank receipts that are unused. Said section further provides that il the collector shall fail to file said unused blank receipts the auditor shall charge him on his account, for the benefit of the general reve- nae fund. with d sum equal to one dollar for each of said blanks not returned.
 T am of the opinion that you, as auditor, have uo discretion to determine whether or hot said blank tax receipts have been lost or destroyed. This law is mandatory. and it k your duty to follow il to the letter. You have no right to sit as court and to hear evidence either ex-parte or otherwise to determine whether or not the collector lost or misplaced any of said blank tax receipts. If his settlement shows that he could have on hand a number of poll-tax receipts unused, see no other course for you to pursue than to charge him Sr for each of said blank poll-taN receipts that are un- used. Of course, we=ean imagine many cases where decision of this kind would work great hard ship upon collector. but if this could be shown to ths legislature, l think itANould give him relief, and in my opinion the legislature i, the only body that has the right 10 giYe relief of this kind.
 The lie of the country editor is fuII ,f ,-i4,.1.it,,l 7 ,7, ..t l,..a I,t,,,r-
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

THE Arkansas Press Associa- tion made no mistake when 1t elected Col. James Mitchell. of the Arkansas Democrat, it's President for the ensuing year. Gel Mitchell k one of the best ali round newspaper men in the State, and will preside over the deliberations of the body with dignity and absolute fairness.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
Ta r4E NArERN- -nI.ng

To THE VOTERS oF DREW CoUN-
 " For the first time in life. l come before you appealing to your good judgment in political struggle have been raised in your county, though there are many of you l have never met. l have never had any desire for of flee, Until ISso | voted for and with the Democratic party, fully believing that when said pany got in power things would bechanged, and be q government Tor and by the people. The Democratic Speakers located the disease then proving upon the people. and
 named the remedy. But to my surprise they did not only fail to right thewrong but took from the
 people the only part that was left -the purchasing clause of the sherman law, internationally,
 and upon that sold 56e.ooo,ooo in- terest-bearing bonds made debt to hang over the people for years to come, and to keep the old par ties in power have passed laws in nearly every State which will for ever perpctuate their existence.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

If the next legislature wants to do a good turn by the people 1t will adjourn as soon as orga- nized and go to the War, III q body. fit does this NC Will let you know 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
For Circuit Judge 10th Judicial Cir
 cMit

We are authorized to aunouneeZ T Wood Esq oe Drew county, as a candidate for Circuit Judqr of the f6th juiioial Circuit. subject to Inc action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized tn announce tHdse A l.. Hawkins as a candidate for reelection to -tho office of Circuit Judge of the l0g Judicial Cir cult subject fe the action of the Democratic party
 We are authorized to announce R= ' Fuller Esq, of Dallas eounty, as candidate for Circuit Judge of the 10th Judicial Dstet. subject to the action of the Democratic party
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

NE are getting tired ol this war, and If an end is not put toiti i'll q short timc=we- will have to take the thing i'll hand and wind 1t np.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

Nor much Is being said these days about state politics The war has about usurped every thing else, and il 1t continues to growth length and intensity the the fall elections will be tame etufr
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

THE State press is punching up the Populists about Hot eo- ing to the war The pops are not built that way. It Is their mouths they use and hot their arnlS
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
List of Letters Remaining in the P. O. at Monticello, Ark,
 Unelaimed for 80 days.

Atcherson. Warn. Brown, Lucy. Chandler. Alder. Green, Indiana. Prosper, Jamie. Payne, S.-F. Rosebrough, Alice. Reynolds, Geo. Sem, c. w Tha ahove unless called for in the next two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
 A. NJ. BELL, ?, NJ.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

ONE ot the best things this government couid tIo would be to raise q dozen or more negro regiments for service ia Cuba. The negroes would stand the southern climate well and could serve their country to q good lvantagc.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For State senator r. T. BUTLER. For Representative. J. F. HUGHES.
 For sheriff. I II HAM MOCK. For County and Probate Judge. |. A. BIRD. For Circuit Clerk. Z. ]. WOOD. For County Clerk. WALTER WILSON. For Treasurer. \ L. OSEIN. For Assessor. . | PICkENS. For Surveyor. NJ l.. SrINSON.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For eangrcss 2nd District.

We are authorized taauueuHee Hon Inc Little of SehastiHu county. ns Il ea7didatc for reelection to Congress from this f2uda District. snbieet ta tReaetion of the Dcmaerliie party.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

The Arka1sas Democrat calls attention t0 the fact that the PuPullsts are rather scarce among the Arkansas volunteers. and seem 10 be in doubt as to whether tle. disapprove of the
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

THE PopuIist have put out a state ticket. Olcourse Ii will not be elected.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

TIE sailor boy and soldier boy will now have an inning.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
1ircri7aY-

GERKERA k sure enough bot tied up this time.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10
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The life of the county editor is full Of Yicissitudes and other things that are nol it to eat. lis days are spent in fnoiding public opin- ion II 90 much per mold, and im- poftaning the naughty tiller of the soil to P4y uP. and lis nights 4rc
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

II you have any kind of a bond te make, see R. L. Hardy, office over Bank If.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

Respectfully yours, INO. A. EArnERALL.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-10

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
COLONEL BRYAN TO RESIGN.
sill n Non-ExpansiOnist- En-
amsred of Camp Life.

KANSAS CITY, MO, September 2O.-A
special to the Star from Jacksonville,
Fla, says:
Colonel william Jennings Bryan, or the
Third Nebraska Volunteers, viii shortly
resign his commission in the United
states army, and resume the discussion
Of public questions. This statement Is
ro+ made upon the authority OF Colonel
BRYAN. however. When asked TO express
himself on questions of public Interest.
he said:
.eyou can say that / refuse to discuss
any matters connected with politics, the
army. or myself. except that see no
reason to change the views In regard 70
tho expanding of the territory OF the
limited States | expressed in my Omaha
snasch made before entering upon this
army life"
This is all Colonel Bryan would say
except 10 add:
"You might also say that l am not
(, enamored OF camp life that L would,
\. the close OF the war. apply Tor com
mission in the regular army
SUFFERING FROM RESTRAINT.
Colonel Bryan is looking and feeling
well. but is undoubtedly suffering from
the restraint he has placed over himself.
III you knew" he said. what 1t cost
ma 70 keep still when there Is so much
70 saw about things OF importance to the
people, and of lifelong interest ana mo-
ment to me. you would appreciate the
strength OF my Will.
when asked II he would tax freeiy on
the subject when he has once hrokeh
loose. he said: "You know now IL Is Mneh
a dam breaks. There Is no telling "nen
the flood will stop
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
When his candidacy for the presidential
domination was suggested. ne SAID
man may SAY things and express Opinions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
PAYMENT OF SOLDIERS.
Those Not with Commands When
Latter Are Mustered Out.

WASHINGTON, September 2O.-The
payment of such soldiers as were not
with their commands when the regiments
were mustered out is one Of the problems
that has been presented to the War De-
partment officials.
Some time ago orders were issued d.
recting regimental and other command
ers TO have soldiers on sick leave or fur
Tough furnished with descriptive lists, so
that they might be paid if they were not
with their commands. Some of the Off
GERS have neglected TO do this. Then,
again. cases have arisen where the SOL
diers have gone into hospitals, and their
commands have been transferred to other
camps or home to be mustered out, and
nothing was left with the sick soldiers 10
identify them for the receipt of their pay
ALGER TO THE RESCUE.
An instance of this kind was discovered
by Secretary Alger in a hospital at Lex
ington. He telegraphed Paymaster-Gene-
raj Stanton that there were ninety-hve
men in the hospital there who had not
received their pay for July There was
nothing TO identify the men to the pay
master as their regimental and company
commanders had not furnished them with
any means of Identification. General
Stanton Immediately ordered that they
be paid for July. and will now undertake
10 trace down their records, so as to keep
his accounts straight
other instances are constantly brought
TO the attention of officials OF the war
Department. To-day several members OF
Roosevelts Rosgh Riders were at the de-
nartment with note from Colonel
Roosevelt. asking that the department
take some steps looking to the payment
of the men, and giving them transporta-
ton to their homes.
ROIJGH RIDERS PROVIDED FOR.
These men were on furlough or sick
,aave when the regiment was mustered
out Al the department their records
were looked up. and. as General stanton
remarked. I'VE provided them with pa
ners so they could get their pay"
These men were given all that they
vera entitled 10 under the law, and sent
home feeling well satisned'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
lC|T|ES BY THE SEA,
Court Confirms a Damage Case
| Compromise
"A SUIT AGAINST A BANK,
YiClim Of SMALLPOX Discovered 10
Norfolk.
MEASURES OF PRECAUTIoN TAKEN.
General Vaccination Recommended
The Republican Row-The Wise
Faction Claim n Presidential Ens
dorsement for Carn~yftes.

NORFOLK, VA. September 2o.-(spe-
ciaL)-In the County Circuit Court at
Portsmouth to-day was handed down a
decree confirming compromise in the
case of b. +. Adams. suing in the name
of his daughter, Mrs. r, B. s. Smith. tho
Atlantic and Danvile Railway Company.
Mrs. Smiths husband was a fireman.
killed in a wreck on the Atlantic and
Danyille road on November 20. 1897. The
wife sued for $4,000, but compromised
for 81 200.
Arthur Il. Murray to-day entered suit
In the Court OF Law and Chancery
against the City National Bank of Nor
folk. claiming 5000 damages for the al
legged refusal OF the bank to honor his
draft Mr. b. w. Leigh. cashier. stated
that the transaction was for an accept
ance Of $40. made payable mt the bank.
As the item In question was not check.
the bank did not know whether Mr.. Muir
ray wished 1t charged to his account
or not. 1t was returned 10 the Rich
mond bank holding 1t with the statement
that Mr.. Murray had sufficient funds ia
meet Il.
SMALLPOX.
case of smallpox has been discovered
In colored tenement quarter here the
patient being a coored woman named
Phoebe Halet. about 10 years Of age. The
woman was seen by Health h-Omcer Shep-
perd and DR.. c. +. Newbill, president oe
the Board OF Health. and afterwards sent
to the pest-house. The woman Is sup
posed to have contracted the disease from
her brother. who lived with her. IL is
not known where he Is now. A number
of cases of smallpox have developed in
| the colored districts back OF Berkley re-
| Gently, and IL is thought that the disease
was brought to Norfolk from there. The
mouse in which the HaIlet woman lived
has been fumgated, and the police de-
partment has been requested to keep IL
well quarantined. The quarantine will
continue for fourteen days. There was
a special meeting Of the Board OF Health
this afternoon, when the matter was
discussed and all precautionary steps
taken. The board advised general vacci-
nation.
THE REPUBLICAN ROW.
The Wise Republican faction hereabouts
claim 10 have a letter from the National
Congressional Committee saying that
President Mckinley endorses the position
of the Carneyites. Messrs Bowden.
Burroughs, CAST, and Nichols. who were
in Lynchburg yesterday attending a
meeting OF the Republican State Commit
tee, returned this morning, pleased with
the result Of the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
A MAGNIFICENT DRY-GOODs HOUSE
Temple. Pemberton, Cordes a Co.
VIII Occupy Their New store Oct. 2.

Temple. Pemberton, Cordes a Co.
VIII Occupy Their New store Oct. 2.
The well-known dry-goods house of
shortly occupy the new store, which has
just been completed. at Nos. Is and II
west Broad street. The formal opening
which will be a most attractive event
will occur October 3D.. This enterprising
firm, which was organized five short years
ago by three of the most popular sales
men in the city, has taken it's place in
the front rank Of dry-goods establish
ments, and has laid claim to the absolute
confidence of the public. The statement
that an article has been purchased at the
store of Temple, Pemberton, 'yordes Il
Co. stamps Il at once with the hall mark
OF excellence and reliability. Ever since
the firm was organized IL has had IT'S
habitat at Nos. and west Broad street,
but the business has Outgrown the capa-
city of the old building, and the present
store. designed and built especially 10
meet the requirements of the firm, is
about twice as large as the old one
The new store is a handsome three
story structure, built of gray granite. IL
Is fitted throughout with all the most
modern appliances: the counters VIII be
topped with plate glass, and in the cen
tire OF the first floor is the cashiers desk,
connected by electricity with every part
of the house. and telephone communlca-
ton with all the departments.
The store is finished i'm oak and cypress
woods. with massive iron columns paint
ed gold. From the basement TO the third
floor il can be heated with steam and
lighted with electricity, and there are
passenger and freight elevators.
ARRANGEMENTS OF THE DEPART
MENTs.
The basement is occupied by the boilers
and machinery OF the establishment, me
shipping-room, and the reserve STOCK On
the main floor will be- dry goods dress
goods. silks, notions, fancy goods, hhehs'
underwear, and kid gloves.
The second floor, which Is covered with
handsome carpet, and furnished with all
the Injuries Of an up-to-date showroom
with several cosey fitting rooms VIII be
occupied by a splendid line or ladies
suits. wraps. corsets and underwear; iace
and portiere curtains; tapestries proco-
telles. and all kinds OF furniture cover
ings. The third floor has been set apart
for a large stock OF rugs, mattlngs ana
linoleums. The offices or the hiin WI"
also be found on this floor.
A contract has been made with liam
nond for the decoration of the store for
the opening and one OF the features VIII
he n colossal bank Of ferns in the centre
OF the building. -.
Members of the firm are Messrs. Jack
Temple. r. r. PembertOn, a. f. Cordes,
and Junius b. Mosby. They have always
catered exclusively 10 the nrst-ciasS
trade and have confined themselves
closely 10 the dry-goods trade, believing
that a bright future lay ahead OF sucn an
natahIiehment and their expectations
have been more than realized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
FUNERAL OF GENERAL HASKELL.
Interment mt ArIington-rhe Presi-
dent In Attendance.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., September 2o.-
The remains OF Brigadier-General Joseph
T. Haskell. one of the heroes of Santiago,
who died at Columbus. o., last Saturday,
arrived here to-day over the Pennsylvania
railroad. The body was accompanied
by Captain Charles d. Clay. OF the Seven
teenth Infantry, grandson of Henry Clay.
and a detachment OF non-commlssioned
officers from the Columbus barracks, who
acted as pall-bearers.
The body OF the soldier hero was laid
at rest i'm the Arlington Cemetery, this
afternoon. with appropriate military and
Masonic ceremonies, in the presence OF
distinguished gathering, including Presi-
dent Mckinley, General Miles, Adjutant-
General Corbin, and other persons promi-
nent i'm civil and military life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
Going to Cuba.

II so the Southern railway and con-
nections offer you the most excellent
facilities for reaching there. The SOUTH
crn railway has double daily limited,
train service from this section TO Tampa.
Fla, whore connection can be made on
Monday and Thursday OF each week. with
Plant Steamship Line. steamship Mas
cotte,N leaving Port Tampa l.. NJ. on
those days, leaving Port Tampa Monday.
arriving Habana. Cuba, Wednesday, and
leaving Port Tampa Thursday, arriving
Habana Saturday, SECOND morning after
leaving Tampa, at A. NJ. BY this arr
rangement one can leave Richmond l2:0l
=. NJ. Wednesday, arrive Tampa $50 Il.
NJ. Thursday. leave there . u. NJ, and
arrive Habana Saturday a. NJ. making
the trip to Habana in less than three
days
The excellent service and equipments
and handsomely appointed accommoda-
tions Of these trains are unsurpassed by
any, and the service all the way through
tends to make a trip 20 Cuba via this
route a most comfortable and pleasant
one.
For information as 10 rates, schedules,
sleeping-car reservations. etc. apply 10
c. w. WESTBURY,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
THE TOBACCO DEAL.
Scotten Plant Absorbed, IL IL said
by New Combination.

DETROIT. MICH. September @.-lt Is
reported in tobacco circles here that the
immense tobacco plant Of Daniel Scot
ten & Co.. has been consolidated into the
Continental Tobacco Company and the
American Tobacco Company. which re-
spectively control the plug tobacco and
cigarette trade. Oren Scotten, manager
of the company. Is at present out Of the
city. and. therefore, verifcation is i'm
possible.
The ScOtten Company is a large pro-
dUce- of plug and fine-cut chewing to-
bacco. and lately added to its plant
cigarette branch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
The keeley Cure.

'Drunkenness is a disease. not vice."
and the efficacy OF the Keeley Treatment
il testified to by thousands Of men and
women. who stand as living witnesses.
Ia behalf OF yourself or friend, address.
or call In confidence,
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1912 east Marshall street.
New 'Phoae. 1901.