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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
REPORT ON MAINE DISASTER
LIEUT. MARIXLEAVES WITH IT FOR
 WASHINGTON.

Arrive There Thursday Night-A Mi-
 nority Sentiment That Naval Court Has
 Been Unable to Determine Definitely the
 Cause of the Explosion-O ftlcers' Silence
 Unbroken.
 Key West, Fla, March 22.-The re- port of the court of inquiry left here to-day in the custody of Lieutenant Commander Mark, judge advocate. If the train connections are made he will arrive in Washington with the docu- ment Thursday night. Whether the report will meet the approval of the navy department is a matter of con- lecture. Even Admiral Sicard declines to prophecy. The general opinion of naval officers here, however, is that the navy department will quickly ap- prove the findings and publicly convey them to the nation with as little delay as possible. Within the last few days a minority sentiment has been steadily growing that the court has been unable to determine definitely the cause of the explosion. Still, it is true that a ma jority hold to the conviction that the report will find and prove that the Maine was blown up intentionally
 As is natural, all who could speak authoritatiyely continue to maintaNl the silence which has marked the his tory of this most remarkable court. In the absence of any reliable basis, spec ulation continues rife as ever and ac- curate news from Washington is await ed as eagerly by Rear Admiral Sicard as by the youngest cadet in the fleet. The sending of the report to-day to Washington proved an undramatic cli- max to weeks of waiting. Lieutenant Commander Mark went aboard the Nashville early in the day and brought off the findings. After a prolonged con- ference with Rear Admiral Sicard cer- tain alterations were made, and then Rear Admiral Sicard affixed his sigma ture of approval. After luncheon Lieu tenant Commander Mark boarded the steamer City of Key West and sailed for Miami at half-past four o'clock with the courts findings carefully slowed away in stateroom No. 16. Only two persons were on the dock to wave farewells to the steamer.
 Lieutenant Commander Mark before leaving was in a non-communicative mood He confined himself to saying that he was intensely glad to be through with very tedious work and once more to be on the way north. De- spite the absence from Key West of the documents on which the eyes of the world are fixed. the court of inquiry continues in existence, though inactive. Should the navy department require further investigation and express dis satisfaction with the findings, it is probable the court would be obliged to return to Havana, though the release of all the Maine officers held here as witnesses until to-day makes 1t un- likely that any loophole has been left which would justify the department in requiring the court to perform further work. From statements made here the conclusion is drawn that the findings | will be given to the public in about a week,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23


 Washington, March 22.--Owing to the continued i'll health of Rear Admiral Sicard, commanding the North Atlan- tic squadron, it is feared that it will be necessary either to give him a shore assignment or else@a leave of ab- sence. In accordance with instruc- tions from Washington a board of medical survey will convene either at Key West or on board the flagship New York for the purpose of examin- ing the condition of Admiral Sicard with the view of determining the ques- tion of his physical fitness to continue in the discharge of his present duties. The secretary and other high officials have shown great confidence in the ability and tact of Admiral Sicard and will regret the necessity should it arise of replacing him at this critical period. The hope is expressed that the medical board will report that Admiral Sicard's illness is only temporary and will yield to treatment, but should it report that his condition is serious it will result in his detachment from the command of the squadron and retirement.
 In view of the possibility of the lat ter course there is considerable specu- lation with regard to his successor. His retirement would create a vacancy in the list of commodores to which Cap tain W. T. Sampson, commanding the battlteship Iowa and president of the Maine court of inquiry, is eligible, thus raising him to the dignity of a flag officer. In that event Captain Samp son would be entitled to command a squadron and necessarily would be re- lieved of command of the Iowa. There is an abundant amount of material for the selection of commander of the squadron including Rear Admiral Bunce, commandant of the New York navy yard, and Commodore J. A. How ell, recently in command of the Euro pean squadron. Other officers of slightly lower rank who are mentioned as likely of selection to the command of the home station are Commodore w. S. Schley president of the lighthouse board, and Captain w. T. Sampson commanding the Iowa. In view of the circumstances of the case it is more than likely that the matter will be set tied immediately upon the receipt of the report of the board of survey, which probably will be submitted before the end of the week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
Decision Against Railroads.

Albany, N. T., March 22.-The court of appeals to-day handed down the following decisions: Henry A. Root vs. New York and New England Rail- road company, appellants; judgment affirmed with costs. Stephen Jennings vs. New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company, appellant; judgment affirmed with costs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
SOME VAR PREPA
The WoIk at Fort Hamilton-SomeIe es
 Powder Distributed.

New York, March 22.-Colonel Will liam Ludlow, chief ofthe engineer corps in charge of the work at Fort Hamil- ton, the lower bay, and at Sandy Hook, was asked to-day how much more money was needed to make New York harbor, so far as his Notifications are concerned, impregnable. He said: "One million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars will put them in shape Now, I can't say what has to be done; that would be disclosing secrets to the ene- my. We need guns, gun carriages, and of course, protection for them.' How much have you received, was asked
 and the reply was "Oh, about all we want. We are pushing our work as fast as possible. All the ports in the harbor are garrisoned, and the new regiment is forming at Fort Slocum."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
LYnched.

Montgomery, Ala, March 22.-In Dallas county yesterday Sam Ellis, a negro, confessed to attempting to as- sassinate H. A. Hardy, who was shot while in his store in October. The court ordered the negro to jail, but a mob took the prisoner to the woods and hanged him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
GOVERNOR TANNER,s AcTIoN.
Relieves Col. Cavanaugh of His Command
 for Parading Troops St. Patrick's Day.

Relieves Col. Cavanaugh of His Command
 for Parading Troops St. Patrick's Day.
 Chicago, March 22.-Colonel Marcus Cavanaugh has been relieved of the command of the Seventh regiment, Illi- nois National Guard. by Governor Tan ner for parading his troops on St. Pat rick's day. Lieutenant Colonel Mori- arity has been placed in command. Colonel Cavanaugh stated to-day that he had made application in regular form for permission to parade to Gen. eral Wheeler of the brigade. "It has been the custom of the Seventh regi- ment to parade on the Irish national holiday whenever there was a public celebration" said he. 'The precedent was well established, and the usual preliminaries were observed"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
British Cabinet Meeting--French Ambas- sndor,s Visit-The eRnsaianlDamnnds.

London, March 22.There is consid- erable speculation as to the fact that, after hurriedly convened cabinet council to-day, the French ambassador, Baron DeCourcel, arrived at the for eign office and remained the unusual time of two hours, afterward visiting the Russian embassy. There were also frequent consultations between the Duke of Devonshire, lord president of the council, Arthur J. Balfour, first lord of the treasurer, and government leader in the house of commons, and in the absence of Lord Salisbury, act ing foreign minister, and Sir Thomas Sanderson, permanent under secretary for foreign affairs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
WILL SICARD BE RETIREDe
Report That He Has Been Before Board
 of Retirement,

Key West, March 22.-It is reported that Rear Admiral Sicard has been be- fore the board of retirement on the cruiser New York and will probably be relieved of his command on account of physical disability.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23

Boston, March 22.-About 10000 pounds of smokeless powder was dis tributed to-day to the garrisons at Long Island head and Growers Cliff. The consignment was brought to Bos- ton on a schooner from the Dupont powder works in Delaware.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23

London, March 23.-The morning pa- pers in referring to MT. Gladstone's Journey from Bournemouth to Hawar- den recall that in one of his latest speeches, after alluding to Liverpool as his birthplace, he continued: With Hawarden, if it please God, my last ac- quaintance with light and air is likely to be connected"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23

Pekin, March 22.-The Hung-Ti- Va men, Chinese foreign office, had the Russian demands under consideration to-day. The members of the council strongly favored resistance to western aggression. Orders were issued to strengthen posts by a concentration of troops. The council however, lacked unanimity owing chiefly to the oppo- sition of Lii Hung Chang, and it was decided later to agree practically to Russia's demands.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23
Gladstone.

Hawarden, March 22.-Mr. Gladstone, who bore the journey well, has arrived at Hawarden from Bournemouth. Along the whole route special precau- tions were taken to avoid demonstra- tions when passing stations. Mrs Gladstone seemed even feebler than her husband. Everywhere it was regarded as his last journey and his words on entering the train at Bournemouth were taken as an expression of his farewell to the public.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23

London, March 22.-There was no rush to subscribe to the Chinese loan and it is doubtful whether the amount will be covered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-23

The Measure Provides for Three New Sea- Going Coast Line BattIeships Designed to Carry tho Heaviest Armor and Most Powerful Ordnance and to Cost $3 ,OOO,- O0O Each, One to be Named the Maine Provision for Torpedo Boats and Torpedo
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
Cataprh to Consumption

Catarrh invariably leads to consump- ton. Growing worse and worse each winter, those who rely upon the usual treatment of sprays. washes and inhal- ing mixtures find that 1t Is impossible to check the disease with these local applications which only reach the sur, face. The offensive discharge increases all the while, and gets deeper until 1t Is only 6 question of short time when the lungs are affected.
 The importance of the proper treat ment can therefore be readily appre- ciated. But no good whatever can be expected from local applications, as such treatment never did cure Catarrh, and never will. Being a blood disease of the most obstinate nature, Swift 8 Specific (S.S.S.) Is the only remedy which can have the slightest effect upon Catarrh. It Is the only blood remedy that goes down to the bottom of all stub born diseases which other remedies cannot reach.
 Mrs. Josephine Polhill. of Due West. S. C., writes:
 "I had such oevere case of Catarrh that I lost my hearing in one ear, and part of the bone In my nose aloughed off. I was constantly treated
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
THE PASSING OF THE POPU-
 LIST PARTY.

That the populist party is pass ing is not the baseless assertion of some of its bitter enemies, sug- gested by the green-eyed monster, with whom the wish is father to the thought. It comes from no less authority than the Hon. w. 1 A. Peffer, late C. S. Senator from the bleeding State of Kansas,
 whose elongated whiskers have
 long given him the right to declare "er cdthedra' the doctrines and pol icies of populism. In the current
 issue of the North American Re view, the Kansas Statesman opens an article on the above subject with the statement-"That the Peoples party is passing must be evident to all observers. He ac- counts for this state of affairs by saying that during the campaign of IS9o his party took too much Democracy. And now having tasted and seen that it was good, :, they refuse to return to the delus- ions of Populism. The most re- spectable members of the People $ party have come to the conclusion that it is only by an alliance with the Bryan Democracy that they can hope to relieve the country of llannaism and the blighting effects of the gold standard. They real ize that it is fight to the death between the people arrayed on one side and the hosts of monopoly and corruption on the other, and that if they would restore this gov ernment to its ancient moorings and preserve the liberties bequeath- ed by the Fathers, all patriots must unite. To present divided front to the enemy is suicidal. That the rank and file of the Populists en- certain these sentiments is evi- denced by what Sen. Peffer says :: ''In every part of the country where they are comparatively strong, as in Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, they are in hearty accord with the fusion Democrats. . Another indication of the way the political wind is blowing, is the fact that Mir. Bryan has already contributed fifteen hundred dollars to the Populist party campaign
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
COLD 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 eal value of his dollar-it might nHt be genuine.
 IF A MAN offers you a hundred dollar bicycle for s75.00, s60.0o, 5000, or any price but s100.00- Look Out! It may be one of tho just as good" klnd. Use your common sense; you can't buy gold dollars for fifty cents, and you can't buy hundred-dollar bicycles of Honest Value unless you pay the prico. If you don't know what constitutes Honest Value in bicycle, send for our catalog and learn about Frames, Bearings, Chains and Tiros-all peculiarly "Cleveland."
 We sell two kinds of bicycles: $tOO Worth The Cleveland Price $tOO
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21

ness at Wilmar, soon, provided d suitable location can be had for d store house.
 Our town is looming, and 1t is thought an early date will find it much larger than anyone antici- pated.
 Mir. Ernest Rhodes is spending several days with his fathers fam fly.
 Mir. Thomasson spent Saturday night at the Institute.
 Mir. Landingham dined with his children at the Institute last Mon. day.
 We are always pleased to see friends of the D. N. l.
 Thanking you for past favors, remain, Yours respt.,
 REPORTER.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21

fund, which Sen. Allen has in- vested in interest-bearing securi- ties that it may increase unto the day of its Use in promoting the cause of bimetalism. The spirit of unity which pervades the free silver forces, was well illustrated in Ohio the other day when Han na barely saved his political scalp, 65 Democrats combined with 5 Republicans in voting for free silver Republican, Mckisson. in the effort to defeat Hanna. Rep. resentatative Towne, the leader of the free silver Republicans, in commenting on the self-sacrifcing conduct of the Democrats, said This fact will do more to advance the union of all reform forces throughout the country and to commend the new Democracy to the confidence of the whole peo- pie than any other single event since the nomination of Bryan .
 Middle-of-the-roaders" may howl as much as they will, but their days are numbered. Democ- racy in its purity is good enough for any Populist who has the wei fare of his country at heart. The Populist party is passing-into the ranks of the Democratic party, and, if all signs fail not, will do its part in 1900, in elevatIng the peoples tribune, Vim. J. Bryan, to that honored seat, now occu- pied by Hanna's tool and accom- plice. C. T. C.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
LIST OF GRAND & PETIT JURORS
For the February Term, 1898, of
 tho Drew Circuit Court

GRAND JuRoRs.-R. E. Elem ming, Wm. H. Lauhon, ]. F. Donaldson, ]. W. White, Asmon L. Peacock, T. r. Tillar, B. A. Hardy. NJ. F. Chestnut, Jas. M. Hogue, B. L. Biggs, F. M. Bordeaux, Fed Miles, C. G. Da. wis, ]. W. Wright, J. V. Gun ningham, A. B. Mccain.
 ALrrRNArEs.-B. F. Taylor, E B. Wells, A. C. Rhodes, J. M Hill, ]. NJ. Carr, T. w. Gabbie las. Weatherall, W. D. Wood.
 PETIT JvKoRs.-J. E. Hart, w II. Cotner. A. NJ. Nichols, l.. l., Sullivan, Florence Cruce, w. T Richardson, k. ]. Berryman, as Caster, D. D. McClain, w. R Dishongh, N. T. Myhand, C. II Pickens, F. M. Sanderlin, !. N Harper, ]. ]. McCloy, W. N. Nor ris, John Shewmake, J. K. Hughes $. (. Mullis, ]. B. Massey, E. D Oslin, J. N. Johnson, ]. $. Bul loch, Hall Barnett.
 ALTERNArEs.-J. l.. Herring ton, G. w. Lambert, L. C. Erwin H. C. Higgason, C. T. Harris, w T. Lawson, Geo. Erwin, D. Miles
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21

with different elections and diff ferent years. In one county ev- cry man might be permitted to vote in the primary election who would pledge himself to vote in the general election, so far as he voted in the primary in anoth- CT the pledge might include the whole ticket from Governor to Constable; in another 1t might be none but Democrats, tried and true, and in another only white Democrats and when the general summing up came, there would, in all probability, be as much high-kicking against the result as there would be against a so-called packed con vention.
 In conclusion, as i'll the out 
 set, we assert that it is matter of indifference to us what mode of procedure is adopted for the nomination of Judicial candi- dates, so 1t results in selecting suitable men for the places; but what we have said is with a view of putting the people to thinking and showing, at the same time, that there are two sides to the question which seems to be strenuously agitat- ing our Western neighbors.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
Sale of Cypress Brake.

Notice Is hereby given that in obedience to an order made bv the Chancellor Of the.Drew Chancery Court, at its Decem Der term, ls97 we, the undersigned Commissioners Of said Court Gin the cau0 pending therein wherein Mrs E. F. Boyd ct. al, are plaintiffs, ex 2f rtel will offer for sale, to the highest bidpeia9s cash, at public yendue, at the East door of the Court House, in the town of Monticello. Drew county, Ark on Saturday. the 29th day of Jan nary 1898, between the hours of 10 0 clock, H. m and o'clock, D m, the timber in cypress brake, located on the s. Inf of Section 2s. s..E or S.-E. qr. Section % NE. or. of NE or section 22 and N. hf N Inf See B. i'll Tp f5 South, Range | West, in Ashley county. Ark, known as the Hathaway Brake. The purehas- CT to have the right to remove said timber from said brake and other rights IS stated i'll the or der of said Court which will be seen by re ferring to sad order
 L.. F HOKE.
 FRANK HAYNES.
 l.. F. MORGAN
 Commissioners.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
WILMAR, ARK, Ian. 7, oS

WmMAR, ARK, Jan. 7, '98. ED. MoNTIcELLoNIAN.
 DEAR SIR: Last Friday even ing the Hermaen met and elected officers for the ensuing term of three months. Those elected were as follows MT. Allen Bird, pres ident MT. Willie Measles, vice. president Miss Martha Cunning ham, secretary; Mir. Harry Ander- son, critic; Mir. B. l.. McKinstrey chaplain. On account of the bad weather, the installation was post poned until next meeting. Our work was real good last meeting, taking everything into considera- ton but after we get into the old groove, we expect to have live Her interest than before.
 We are pleased to announce to the public that we have with us Prof. Johnson, of Miss, and from one of the best schools in the South, and an exemplary young man. We regard him as a valuable acquisi ton to our school.
 Another feature that should inter- est the teachers of Drew and adjoin- ing counties is the teachers train ing class, which will begin on Jan. 5Ist and continue the rest of the session. It is intended to give those that follow teaching a more thorough course than they can pos sibly get otherwise.
 Mrs. Orr has organized an orches- tra among the students, which adds a lot of attraction to our society meetings. The one that said, '.music moves the soul, V should be pensioned-by the schools.
 Mir. E. D. Oslin has purchased a large lot near the campus, with the intention of building, soon.
 Mr. N. X. Coker is erecting a drug store. in town.
 Mr. Adams, of Warren, lis put ting in stave factory at the old Hall < Legan Mil site, and will begin operations at an early date He also is preparing to build in South Wilmar.
 Another firm will begin busi-
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
Commissioners Sale.
Commissioners

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of q decretal order of the Drew Ghancery Court. made al its Dec Term, 1897, 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 credit of three months, on Saturday. the 29th day of January 1898. between 9 a. Tn. and D. h. the following property, to-wit NV. 1T. of See x, town- ship l3, South, range }, West leo acres mora or less. One clay bank stallion. about l0 yfs. old, one moHsc-colored jack 9 years old and one bay mare. : years old Note with ap- proved personal security and lien retained on property.
 j. K GOTHAM,
 Commissioner.
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THE devils to pay and the river IS rising and can t swim, " IS what an old inhabitant of Pu- lask1 county IS reported as hay ing exclaimed when he found himself lost in Fourche swamp, close to the capital city. And it is about the same fix William Jennings Bryan is now in, since the Gazette has made the discov- cry that he talks too much.
 Now, Mir Bryan talks good deal, but 1t is likewise true that his talks are demanded a good deal. Me believe, so far, he has imposed himself upon no com munity, and only responds at the very urgent solicitation of the people to whom he talks
 What he says has always the right ring. is temperate and true, and when we find. papers which have hitherto posed as his champions, criticising him thus publicly, it smells just a lit. t.e suspicious, "doncher know. "
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21

Specihc) and after four months I was perfectly we'll and have never felt any effects of the disease since"
 Those who have had the first touchof Catarrh will save endless suf- fering by taking the right remedy at the outset. Others who have for years sought relief and found only disappoint- ment in local treatment will find 1t wise to waste no further time on sprays, washes, inhaling mixtures, etc, which are only temporary, and cannot save them from dreaded Consumption They should take a remedy which will cure them because 1t can reach their trouble. S.S.S. Is the only blood reme- dy which can reach Catarrh; 1t promptly gets at the very bottom of the disease, and cures 1t permanently.
 S.S.S. (Swift's Specihc) Is real blood remedy, and cures the most obstinate cases of Catarrh, Rheumatism, Conts- gious Blood Poison. Cancer, Scrofula and Eczema, which other so-called blood remedies have no effect upon whatever. S.S.S. Is the only blood remedy guaran-
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-21
Mortgage Sale.

By virtue of the power vested in me by the deed of mortgage that is recorded on page TO of Record 70 O. of the Recorders office of Drew county, Arkansas, l will sell at the Court House door, in said county, on Saturday the 5th day of February, 1895 at public outcry, to The highest bidder for cash, the following de soribed real and personal property, to.wit: The NE. IA of the NE. IA of section 83 i'll town- ship H. South, range s, West, 40 acres: also the two horses aud the cattle and their increase. which are described in said mortgage to satis- fy the debt recited in and secured by said mortgage. JOSEPH JOHNS
 sim Mortgagee