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The Monticellonian., 1898-03-25
DEAR EDITOR OF TIE MoNT1cEL

DEAR EDIToR OF TIE MoNTIcEL-
 LoNIAN:
 As have been solicited by some of my Drew county friends to write description of the portion of the State of Ga. that 1 now have the pleasure of visiting las per county, near the center of the State-I shall, if you will admit me, endeavor to give few items of interest.
 My parents bade farewell to their native land and cast their lots in the wilds of q Western State Arkansas-in 1865. There they struggled through cares and tribu- lations; rejoiced over fond hopes and pleasant recollections. and dreamed of their far off loved ones, but alas with house full of hearty little ones, there was never time nor means for visiting
 It was our pleasure to meet q few-a few of the ones they left, for alas many are now sleeping beneath the cold sod-of these loved ones Nov. 2S, 1897. We find the people here cultivating the same soil that was fenced and titled by the colored man g years ago. The old plantations that were at that time turned out as having served their time, are to- day the homes of farmers. To an Arkansan, the old red hills of Ga. look like starvation, but this red soil, properly fertilized, produces an average of two-thirds of bale of cotton to an acre, and Is much easier cultivated than Ark. soil. The one county produced IS,Ooc bales of cotton last year, but one would think from the large and numerous wheat fields, this spring, that the people had come to the wise conclusion to plant less cot. ton and more wheat. The mills are mostly run by water power and strange indeed is the fact that the bread made of the meal of these mills is so different to our homemade meal.
 There are no fences in the eoun- ty, except those for pastures. The stock law requires every person to keep up his stock-no hogs, COWS, sheep or horses are seen roaming over the old fields or forests. ln- deed you might be here for six months and never see COW, only those in the cow-pen, nor hog unless 1t IS one in pen. They have but few hogs, consequently fine meat few cows and plenty of good milk and butter.
 The forest is principally the same here as in Drew county. Ark, with the exception of the size of the trees. The pine trees are mere saplings compared with our gigantic pine trees.
 Some portions of the county is level, but the greater part is diver sified by hills, over which may be found many curious and beautiful rocks, some of which are exceed ingly large. The roads, which are worked semi-annually by State convicts, are fine indeed. Ridin 2 is one of Gas. young people $ chief amusements. To be one among dozen or more, on d clear, bright spring morning, trav- cling at the rate of ten miles per hour, without coming in contact with a single hole or root, but gliding smoothly along over the hard, packed Ga. roads, would cause an Ark. girl to take second thought ere she returned to coun- try not thus favored.
 The schools are mostly taught
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4-347. FOR PUBLICATION
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN ARK.
 February llth 1Sas

February llth, lS9s
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Circnit Clerk of Drew county. Arks at Monticello, on the 26th day of March ls9s, viz. Catharine A sasser of Drew county Ark, II E. lG67p for the south East quarter South East quarter re- ton thirtY.four nad West half south West guar ter section thirty five, township twelve south range six west. He names the following wit nesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz David E Lamb, Frances NJ Bordeaux James r. Me Reese and Thomas C. Lamb. all of Monticello Afkansas J. B. FRIEDHETM
 Register
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For County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce Mir Walter Wilson is a candidate for re election to the of fee of County Clerk of Drew county subject tn the action of the Democratic party.
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For Circuit Clerk.

We are authorized tn announce Mir z I Wood as candidate for reelection h the olz flee oi Circuit Clerk of Drew county subject te tne action of the Democratic parte
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For Constable,

We are authorized to announce MT W. D. Hunt as a candidate for reelection to the office ofeonstahle of Marion Township subject to the action of the Democratic party
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AO \ iiCCk II. M Y eye became terribly infamed, and was so swollen that for quite a while I could not see. The doctors said I had Cancer of the most malignant type, and after ex-
 hausting their efforts without doing me
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Editorial.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress District.

We are authorized to announce Hon Jno. Eittie, of Sebastian county, as A candidate for reelection to Congress from this C2ndl District subject to tn 2 action Of the Defaoc ratie party
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For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Mir. 4 L. os- i in as candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Drew county subject to the action of the Democmtic party.
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For State SeRatOr.

Ne are authorized to announce Hon. P r Butler, of Ashley county as candidate for stnte senator from the counties of Ashley aHd Drew subject to the action of the Democratic party.
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce NIT, | + Hammock as a candidate for sherH of Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
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Cancer Of the Face,

Mrs. Laura E. Mims, of Dawson, Ga, says: "A small pimple of strawberry color appeared on my cheek; it soon began to grow rapidly. notwithstand-
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Frank Murphy, the missing St. Louis boy, that has been rambling around over Ar kansas, has been restored { O h i $ parents He was found near W ood- son, Ark.
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ASHLEY county holds its pri- mary election for county officers on the 2nd of April
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SMALL Republican fry over the state are receiving plums in the shape of 4th class post offices.

LINCOLN county will hold it's Primary election on the 2nd of April for the enomination of state. district and county officers.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-15
THE STATE CAPITAL.
New Corporations Filed Charters
Academy of science.

New Corrorations Filed Charters.
Academy of science,
Austin, Texas June 1.-THE following
charter was filed FOR record in the secre-
tary of states office today:
National Educational Society of Houston,
Texas; capital stock s1OO. 900. The purpose
of the corporation is TO provide the means
for the education of boys and girls in the
colleges and universities and other insi-
tutlons OF learning OF the United States.
Incorporators c. lombard, John II kir-
by, William Y. Fuqua, A. NJ. Lawson, w.
u. Cleveland, II. C. House, s. c. Bra
shear, r. A. Relehardt and James Butte,
The Texas Academy Of Science held a
formal meeting at the university THIS
morning and Judge Norman e. Kittren Of
Houston delivered the annual address b.
fore the literary societies. Tonight said
societies held their anniversary exercises
The Texas Historical association held a
meeting today at which officers were
elected.
d. A. Penick of this city, who graduated
from the State University In 1892, taxing
the y. A degree, and who in 1888 took the
NJ. A. degree, has taken the r. h. oesree
at the John Hopkins university
At midnight diplomatic relations between
the Middle Of the RoaG people ana those
fa,,oring f,,sIon was somewhat strained.
Acting with MIR Park are Joseph Buc-
banan of New York. Robert sohilling OIL
q icago ard about dozen committeeman
from the South In the Butler forces are
senator AMen tNeb), George 7. Wasnourh
Ct Wisconsin and some other comm &C.
men. Concilatory notes from the buIle.
wing Rave been sent to the fark VINE, pu
tho latter has so far shown no sign OIL
Welding any part of It's progress
Mr.. Park today announced his unoylnS
onnosition 10 fusion, the refusal to recog
nize Mr.. Bryan until be ranounces %. hi ;
democracy and a convention In July lssH'
IN nominate a National ticket for the cam
paign of 1900. Park is supported ~ 'Le
members of the Reform Press asso Ia, iou
,,hinb has inst concluded its session here.
He saws he will never surrender As ne
IL certain to he out voted in the mee,in :
of the committee tomorrow, he threatens
10 lead a revolt.
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NO PEACE PROPOSALS.
DENIED At MADRID THAT SPAIN
HAS MADE OvERTuREs.
General August Had 10000 Men
for Manila's Defense.

Madrid, June IA. "A p. m.--The minister
OF foreign affairs, Duke Almodavar de
Rio. told the newspaper men today that
the Spanish government had not' taken
any step in the direction OF peace neSo-
tiations. The minister also said he had
not received any confirmation OF the re-
ported third attack on Santiago dc CUBA
The minister for war. General correa'
declared that the situation at Manila
ia better than was supposed. He said Cap
tain General Augusti had concentrated .
600 men for the defense Of the city, and MS
batteries OF artillery are asserted to COM
Prise 1870 Ions range guns.
II vas officially announced today that
Senior Du Bose. the former Spanish charge
d. aflaires at Washington. AMI Lieutenant
carranza. the former Spanish naval at.
taohe a, Washington. have been invited
10 leave Canada, owing TO the Canadian
authorities having Intercepted letter
which Lieutenant Carranza addressed TO
the minister OF marine. giving an account
Of the American Notifications.
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tenant Colonel Huntngtons command
who have been in action almost since the
minute OF landing, expect another night OF
sore trials and desperate fighting. They
can DO relied upon to 10 all men caae 90,
but The odds against them are heavy.
The navy censures the army for It's dia-
tory methods, The hurricane season Is
near and port OF refuge Ia absolutely
necessary for smaller craft and GOLFERS and
army cooperation is essential. but no sign
has yet come Of a junction OF forces.
The marines have been in action almost
continuously since their arrival. 1t Ia pos
sble that more have been killed than have
yet been reported, because parties have
advanced considerable distances from tho
lamp in pursuit OF the enemy
At least ten spaniards were killed in the
attack which resulted in the capture OF II
fort by Lieutenant Colonel Huntngton's
men.
After three sleepless. anxious nights and
days, In which they were bushwhncked
from tho densest underground. the marines
are stretched in groups this afternoon in
kets, boards-anything that viii give them
shade.
rev sappers are contemplating in
trenchments. which were not begun until
after the men had passed two undefended
nights on an exposed hill. The men acted
hrayey and can not be too highly praised.
Their camp forms n paralleiogram on n
SH,ft f,lu Il l..
low trenches, the dirt being banked out.
ward au1 patched out by lumber and
barrels. Field peces are at the corners.
facing the land approaches. ami two Colt
automatic guns are on the side, On tho
sides and Fmokostacks of every one Of the
transports are painted large white numbers
and ny these numbers the boats are Of
ficially known,
pereI's Cubans have arrived and have
been armed With navy rifles. They VIII
co operate with the marines ami have
thrown line well out toward the Spanish
position at wall which Lieutenant Hunt
ington expects 10 take tomorrow morning
II successful he viii have cut off the
Spanish water supply. rendering further
| annoyance unlikely
| The marines long FOR Maxim guns, their
| two Colts broke down and are now being
! repaired.
! Lieutenant Colonel Huntlngton's posi-
! ton backed by the Dolphin and Marble
head, will be practically impregnable. al
though attempts have been male fire.
quenily to turn the underground and drive
them cut ty FIRE.
The DollhIn went ont this morping to
destroy well and windmill. The Smith
acco mranied the Dolphin and s'gnalled TO
| her that small band Of Splnnrds could
be sean ashore. The DOLPHIN replied that
she was hunting windmills. not SpAnlards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-15
THE PHILIPPINE ARMY
First Division Wiil Reach Manila 10
Another Week.
THE SECOND WILL SAIL TO-DAY.
Third, with Merritt Ia Charge, Gets
Away on the % h.
10000 MEN IN THE TOTAL.
A Base of Supplies to he Estabiishci
at Honolulu when Hawaii
belongs TO Is.
10000 MEN IN THE TOTAL.

Especial Dispatch TO the New York Herald,
London Times and The Houston Post.
copyrighted, 1925. by James Gordon Ben
nett.
Washington, June a. Major Genera,
Otis and his command OF about $500 men
will sail from San Francisco for Manila To-
morrow evening, TIL, transports in tbs
cXredition will be the 1Valandia, Colon,
China and Senator
II was fully expected that Major General
Otis and his army would sail last Sunday,
but it was impossible 10 get the troops
properly equipped b! that day.
The first expedition 10 Manila is expected
to arrive at Its destination in about a weel..
This army Is under the command of Briga-
der General Anderson. II Is fully expected
that the third and last expedition TO Manila
under the personal command OF Major Cen
eral Merritt will leave san Francisco
about June 2S. This army VIII be by far
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-15
POLITICAL OFFICERS,
HULL Is HOLDING UP A BILL FOR
MkINLEY.
II Gives n Chance 10 the President
to Dispense More Army
Patronage.
tspocIal Dispatch to The postl

Washington, June lit developed to-
day that Chairman Hull OF the committee
on military affairs OF the house is holding
up a bill passed By the senate authorizing
the secretary of war TO appoint to active
duty officers on the retired list and his
object in doing 20 is charged to be de-
sire TO assist the president In making as
many Offices as possible that may be flled
by political favorites.
Il appears that at each OF the army posts
throughout the country there has been left
corporal's guard under command OF
commissioned officer. The bill In question
was originated by General Miles, who
wanted 10 replace the young officers with
retired officers SO that the former can lake
the field: but II this were done. the presi-
dent would be deprived Of many offices
that he can fill by appointment and the
country would have better service and
save money. 1t is not intended that any
thing so beneficial to the army be al
lowed,
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WANTED TO SURRENDER.
SIM ininrds Hailed the First officer
They Suw.

(spncial DIspntch to the New York Herald
London Times and The Houston Post.
Copyrighted. 1888 by James Gordon bch-
nett.
Washington, June ii.--sp,ln's soldiers,
IN defense of the Cavite arsenal, instead OF
resisting the destruction OF their ships,
were rather inclined 10 assist their enemy
and eyiDced desire TO surrender TO me
first officer they met. Commander u. i.
Wood, commanding the United States gun
beat Petrol. which perhaps performed the
most hazardous duty OF any Of the Amer
lean ships which participated In the battle
OF Manila bay, makes this statement In an
official report which he submitted TO Rear
Admiral Dewey upon the close oil the ac-
ton. Commander Woods report Is the
most interesting OF any OF those submit
ted by the commanding officers OF the
ships attached to Rear Admiral Deweys
sauadron. In this report Commander
Wood, In describing the first engagement
In the early morning, states I'VE steamed
slowly up the bay and just as day was
breaking. about s O'Clock, the shore bat
ter1es below Manila began firing II was
scarcely light enough to distinguish signals
from this vessel when the flagship made
signal TO prepare for action SO the signal
was repeated from the Baltimore; the
column circled three times from east TO
west in the front OF shore, standing In
little nearer each time, the first time being
5000 yards, and the third time ls0O yards.
The greater part OF our gseat gun fire Mas
at the Reina Christina and Casuiia, me
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the largest that will be sent to Manila,

the largest that will be sent to Manila.
The total number of soldiers in the Phil
urine islands under the command OF Ma
jor General Merritt will be about 20, 100.
THIS army VIII copFiSt of all branches OF
the service and of both regulars and volpn-
teers. After the annexation OF Hawaii Ivy
the Uritod States 1t is proposed by he u
ficiale to establish base OF supplies for
the Philippines army at Honolulu.
San Francisco Juno 14.-Thirty five hun
drcd soldiers left Camp Merritt toG1y
marched to the docks AID boarded the
Transports, which are to form the second
expedition against the Philippines Toner
row has been set for the sailing day, but 1t
is doubtful II the fleet wild get away be-
forc Thursday.
Early IN the morning the troops wcro
MAJ ched to the parade grounds and the
last evolutions in Camp Merritt gone
through with.
The companies all passed inspection, and
as they marched through the camp the $500
soldiers who were 10 be left behind gave
the departing soldiers cheer after cheer.
Iron leaving the camp the conmnnlins
avenue, which thoroughfare was lined with
people anxious TO Wow the Parade.
business hotiees were all decorated; some
had hired bands to play patriotic airs. but
the music furnished was almost drowned
out by the noise OF exploding bombs.
It has been given ont that the vessels
will get away for Manila tomorrow but
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FIFTEEN THOUSAND MEN
Are 10 De Sent to the Front 'r""
Chicisnmnuea'

Chickamauga National Military rarA'
IN Junc l4.-It Is stated that orders were
received today from the department Una.
,,,,o,n ~ ,be best equipped regiments OF
na, prnoke,s army would be desig.
nene fer movement 10 the front II is SAID
that Is 900 men are to be taken from , ne
oan TIM 20 make up the next expedition which
will go to Porto Rico - 40, a,
cs NJ praoke's headquarters as to whlch
regiments would be selected for tnis en-
nadition. very few being sulnsl ,os
fo,,ipped at this time for actuai sef''N'
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FIGHTING AT MANILA.

Berlin, June 14.-Adyices received from
Shanghai by the Frankfort Zeiiung say
news has been received there from Ma
mia TO the effect that there is lighting
every night around the town.
The Insurgents, It seems. are trying to
capture Manila and establish an independ-
ent government before the Americans land.
The German con.ul at Manila, II -
further reported. has 800 Germans ana
Swiss on board . refugee steamer In the
harhoe.
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To Repnir the Cables.
tcopyrigbted. 1898. by Associated Press

Copyrighted, 1885. by Associalsu T'esso
Port au Prince. June u. 10 p milne
Haytien steamer Mancelus. chartered ny
the cable company for carrying cable ana
cable repair apparatus. left last night for
cane Hayden. Rumor says che goes 10
re establish communication between Mole
81. Nicholas and Santiago
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Washington, June 1l.-For Eastern Texas
Fair, except showers in eastern portion,
southerly winds.
Lcusiana-- Occasional showers and thunder
storms southerly winds.
Western Texas, New Mexico Oklahoma and
Indian Territory--Generally fair; light south
winds.
Aikansas-Partly cloudy weather; light
southcrly winds
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THE HARD FIGHTING
Has Nearicd the~ Marines at Guam
tanamn Greatly.
ANOTHER MlX.ur With n0NS MONDAY
Two Americans We're Killed and
Four Nnunded.
HI. GOODE AND GOOD TUuMAN
Are the Names Of the Two Dead Ma
rines.
TIRE ARMY IS vtRN MUCH CRITICISED
For the Diintory Methods NcinS pur-
sued in Nnt Joining the Fleet
nj santiago,
Two Americans Mcre Killed and
Four Nnundcd.
HI. GOoDE AND GOOD TuuNAN
Are the Names OF the Two Dead Ma
rioes.
IRE ARMY Is vFRN MUCH CRITICISED

SPECIAL Cable Dispatch TO the New York Her.
aid. London Times and Tho Houston Post
Copyright, 1885, by James Gordon Ben
htttJ
On Board the Hcralds Dispatch Boat
Somers n. Smith. OF Guantanamo, Cuba.
Monday afternoon. via Kingston. Jamaica,
Tuesday. June 1.-THE combatauts are
resting on their arms after another night
skirmIsh With the Spaniards, in which two
marines were Killed and four wounded
One OF the dead Is Sergeant Major Horny
Goode the other Is Good Tonman, u pri-
waite. There was no firing from the ships.
on shore the valiant marines of Lou
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Spanish Press Urges Government to ,Propitiate
Emperor William.


OF
and n Spanish
Secondly,
andpol ica t. rocc
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l"l uoh ilmes anu The Houston Post
,onytshl, lsyS, 10y james liordon BEN
ntttl
WASHINGTON, June ll.--"If the troops
sent to Santiago show after a stay OF
few we,Sl In Cuba that Inc general eli
mat'cal conditions of the island do not
materially affect their health. tn army OF
invasion to caha and the attack on na.
Nanh viii he made without delsy'
Such WAS tho statement made to me
today ly ore of the caeInot members a.
he left the White House ittcr the cab ult
meeting,
The American army meanwhile - be-
ing rapidly put in condition for an ae-
tive campaign against the encmy. Oth-
cials OF the wan department. hgA In su-
thorty, have Informed me- that before two
weeks have elapsed thc onu.e army VIII
be IN perfect condition. 50 Jar is equip
m1it is concerned. Ordnance officers say
;ha; ,hc men are now all supplied With
modern weapons and With 800 rounds OF
ammunition per man.
Major General Miles, dissatisfied With
abe rrogrrss that was being made IN pre-
pairing thu army lor the held, went To the
South ana personally supervised The de-
| pIure of General Skaters army. lie is
now doing all In his power 10 hurry the
| preparations that are being made for the
| Porto Rican expedition.
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TO INVEST SANTIAGO
Before Week United stdcs Troops
Will BE on Cuban toil.
ALL TIE TRANSPORTS HAVE STARRED
Now Preparing a Force to Send to
Porto Rico.
COLLECTED AT CHATTANOOGA.
In Excellent Condition Are $4,000
United States Volunteers.
SECOND EXPEDITION FOR MANILA.
believed that the Advance Guard
which Followed the Charleston
Met the Cruiser at Honolulu.
n Excellent Condition Are $4,000
United States Volunteers.
SECOND EXPEDITION FOR MANILA.

Tampa. Fla. June l4.-After weeks of
waiting and preparation the first army OF
invasion to start from the eastern shores
of the United States departed under com
mand of General Shafter this morning at 8
o'clock.
The feet OF transports consisted OF thir-
tyfve vessels, four tenders and fourteen
conyoys. These are all now on the Gulf of
Mexico, headed to the southwark until they
pass Key West at least.
If the destination be Cuba they will con
tinue their present course until Cape An
tonic, at the west of the island, is doubled,
when an easterly course viii be taken un-
til they reach the vicinity of Santiago.
The conveys for the transports are as fol-
lows Indiana, Detroit. Scorpion. vesuyius,
Helena. Castine, Annapolis Panther, Hor-
net. Manning, Bancroft, Wampatuck, Eagle
and Wasp. The convoy will occupy points
of vantage completely surrounding the
TRANSPORTS.