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The Monticellonian., 1898-07-01

Little for treasurer, and Col. J. " Col quit, for land commissioner, had re- ceiyed majority of all the votes cast. The candidates for governor, auditor and secretary of state being without | opposition, were declared the party nominees
 Then came the contest for the noni- nation for attorney-general, and aside from the nominating speeches, but little time was consumed in naming the man, Hon. Jeff Davis, of Pope, receiving the requisite number of votes on the first ballot. The vote was as follows: Davis. 229; Baker, 104; Hicks, 102; Watson, 20. Numbervotes required to nominate, pos.
 It required the second ballot to settle the contest for commissioner of agri- culture, but Judge Hill, of Washington county, was the choice of the conven- tion.
 On the first ballot Hill received 219 votes, Wadsworth l28, Smith 63 and Arnett 90
 The second ballot resulted as follows: Hi1, 2371a; Wadsworth, l63; Smith, 31; Arnett, 33.
 After recess, the convention met at o'clock, the first business being the report of the committee on selection of state central committee, as follows:
 At Large-Carrol Armstrong, of Conway, chairman, and Gray Carroll, of Pulaski sec retary.
 Congressional Districts First Emmett Rog- CTS of Craighead; Second w $. AmiS, of Cleveland; Third, 0. E Gordan, Of Nevada; Fourth, Isaac C. Hart, of Yell; Fifth, Frank Pace, of Boone Sixth, M. J. Manning of Mon roe
 Judicial Dstriets-First, J. c Rembert. of Phillips; Second, o. N, Kilough, of Cross. Third, II, s. Coleman, Independence; Fourth F, O. Butt, Of Carroll Fifth, F. A. Darr. of Pope Sixth, J. w House. of Pulaski; Seventh, J l.. WadleV. of Garland. Eighth, J. C. Jones of Hampstead; Ninth Henry Glitsch of Polk; Tenth, Abner Games, of Chicot; Eleventh W. r. Coleman. Of Jenerson Twelfth Dan. Horr Of Scott, Thirteenth; H. c Stewart. Union. Fourteenth, J. NJ. Shinn of Newton Fifteenth r, D. Scott, Of Crawford; Sixteenth sam Il. Davidson. Of sharp; Seventeenth J. A. Glib son, of Arkansas.
 Mr. Sengel, of Sebastian, offered the following. which was adopted:
 Whereas. Tie building of The Nicaragua canal would be of incalculablc benefit to the United States Of America and especially to the entire south and west, both in times Of peace and war therefore, be it Resolved That the state democratic conven- tion endorse the building and ownership of this canal, and that our representatives in congress Sad the senate Of the United States be re- quested to favor the construction of this great enterprise and that the ownership be forever in the control of the United States Of America.
 The following from the committee on resolutions was adopted: Whereas During the administration Of state affairs by the democratic partyfor the last two years the same has been conducted with econ omy and strict regard to the rights Of indi- viduals and with fairness and justice there l fore be it
 Resolved, That we endorse and commend the same.
 The same committee reported ma ior- fly and minority resolutions on the question of primary elections The
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THE PRIZE BRIG AMAPALA.
The Niclssburg'- Capture to be sent to ths Tortngas for "a Ten Days Quar-
 antine and Fumigation.

KEY WEST, Fla. June 2s-The brig Amapala, which Hsits captured on Erie day last by the gnited States gunboat Nicksburg, while making her way out of the harbor of Havana, and which was brought here by prize crew on Saturday morning. wilt be sent to the Tortugts for quarantine and Immigration, and VIII bc .heid there untIt I5 days shall have elapsed since tine time sae left Havana This vii. make her stay at tue Tartugas Last len days She wilt then return to ket West, where the prize court will render decision in her easa.
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BRIEF MENTION.

Henry Clifford, the oldest merchant al Camden, died June a1.
 N C Ludwiell, a pioneer citizen of Bussellville, died at the age of s1 years
 The recent democratic state conven- yion was the shortest ever held in the state
 Albert Yergin, who murdered A. W Tobin January 21 last, was executed at Oseeola June 2f
 The health of the two Arkansas regi- ments stationed at Chiekamauga is re ported as excellent
 A negro tramp at Van Buren fell a distance of 35 feet, struck squarely on his head, and was not injured.
 Hon. II. F, Auten has been named as receiver of the First National Bank of Little Rock, to succeed Judge $ R. Coekrill
 George and Calvin Lane were killed in an electric storm in Crawford county June 1Q whild driving along the public highway.
 The state board of dental examiners elected Dr. l. S Stillwell, of Searcv, president, and Dr. W. II. Marshall sec retary and treasurer.
 \ competitive examination will be held at Fayetteville July 20 for the ap- l pointment of cadet to the naval academy at Annapolis.
 Horton II, Jones, l9 years of age, walked from his home in Newton coun- ty to Little Rock, a distance of l50 l nailes ta- pnliSt in tho artnv-
 John Blalocll died at Ozark at the age of 70 years. He was the father of 24 children. 19 of whom are living and residing in Franklin county
 The Jefferson county democratic cen tral committee declared II. A. Coy the nominee for sheriff by one vote His l opponent will contest the result.
 In a freight wreck on the Valley Route nine cars left the track and were turned completely over, but all the train crew escaped without a scratch
 A negro named Major Taylor was found near Redfeld, on the Valley i Route, with his throat cut from ear to ear. His wife was arrested on suspicion.
 There is great dissatisfaction in the colored company of immunes organized at Newport, and it is about to disband. The trouble started over election of officers
 Gov. Jones, by proclamation, has de- clared the lands granted to the pro posed Springfield, Little Rock < Gulf railroad by act of the last legislature forfeited
 The consecration of Rt Rev William Montgomery Brown as bishop coad tutor of the Episcopal church of the diocese of Arkansas took place in Cleveland, O., June 24.
 Buck News, colored, wanted in Mis- sippi for the murder of a prominent planter near Cochran, was captured in St Francis county He was returned 10 the scene of his crime.
 A reunion of Confederate veterans who served at any tune under Gen. Price will he held at Eureka Springs July 20, to which all ex-Confederate and exUnion soldiers are invited
 A Miss Cummings was accidentally shot in the arm at Texarxana during a street duel between Herbert Castleman and Will Lipscomb. Neither of the l principals in the fraeas were hit.
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national convention Of 1s9s, and reanlrm the principles therein enuuciated
 We recognize the Monroe doctrine as a ear diRal tenet Of the democratic party and a part of the public policy of the national govern ment, and favor its strict observance.
 Regarding that the war now being waged by the United States against Spain is for the p1r- pose Of maintaining the national honor and to assist an oppressed people struggling for lib- ertF, We note with pride the promptness with which all sections of our common country have responded to the callfo men and means for it's prosecution, and pledge the democratic party of Arkansas to an endorsement Of all necessary measures to bring it to a successful, speedy and triumphant conclusion.
 Believing that the resources and taxing power of the United States are sufficient to defraY the expenses O. the successful presecu- ttuu of the war, we are opposed 10 the Issuance of interest-bearng bonds for that purpose at the present time.
 Ne are in favor of the United States govern ment constructing the Nicaragua canal, and that il shall own, control and manage the same.
 We favor the creation Of a railroad commis- sion to supervise and regulate the operation of railroads within the limits of the state and recommend the democratic voters to support at the September election Amendment No to the constitution.
 We favor the improvement of the public highways Of the state and the adoption of Amendment No. to the constitution.
 Regarding with pride and satisfaction the successful development of our public school system, we pledge the democratic party to it's perpetual support and maintenance.
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To Be -InNesficnfeN.

The seizures of timber by Special Agent Schlierholz at Batesville will be investigated. The following resolution introduced by Senator Jones passed the senate;
 Resolved, That the committee on public lands may. in tts discretion. by full committee or any sub-cummittee thereof investigate the conduct of Agent C. A. NJ Schlierhol2 in the seizure of timber in Arkansas: that said com mittee or subcommittee shall, at It's dis erection visit the state Of Arkansas or other locality necessary for thorough investigation of the subject, and is hereby authorized to send for persons and papers, to administer oaths and employ q stenographer and the necessary expenses incurred shall be paid out of the contingent fund Of the senate, upon vouchers to be approved by the chairman Of the committee,
 Gen Clark, inspeetor-genera1 of the land office, has been ordered to pro- ceed to Batesville to investigate the case and report to his department.
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THE LATEST FROM MANILA
The First Expedition Had Not Arrived Up to June 23 The situation
 Unchanged.

MANILA, June g. via Hong kong. June ftp to the time this dispatch is sent the transports from san Fran cisco having on board American troops intended to reinforce Rear Admiral Dewey have not arrived here and there is no change in the situation
 The insurgents have not made any further advances. and the Spaniards have been continuing the construction of sand bank Notifications and the planting of sharpencd hamboos aroond Manila for the purpose of stopping the insurgents advance.
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OTHERWISE ONN0TICED.

A Sc Louis bird faneier was bitten by rattIesnake Sunday
 The longing for peace is sprez ding from Madrid throughout Spain.
 President Mckinley has decided to remain in Washington during the sum- mer-
 The Americans killed in the battle of La Quasina have been buried on the field.
 Fire destroyed the opera house and a block of stores at Millgille. N J.: loss s60 GOO
 Admiral Camara fleet has arrived at Port Said, at the entrance to the Suez canal.
 Several people were injured in \ street railway collision at Marshall- town, la, sunday
 The German kaiser is preparing a note urging Spain and the United States to quit fighting
 Troops composing the thrid Manila expedition went aboard transports at San Francisco Sunday.
 The northern patrol squadron, under orders to go to Key West, left the New England coast Sunday.
 Fifteen regiments at Ghiekamaaga have been ordered to prepare to pro- ceed to Tampa at once.
 John Lewis, prominent citizen of Alderson, 1. T., fell from a roof in Hot Springs. Arls, and was killed.
 England's secretary in Japan says the trade between the United States and Japan is rapidly increasing.
 The Clifton hotel on the Canadian side, about mile below Niagara Falls, was burned Sunday; loss. Sloo,ooo.
 Secretary Alger has expressed him- self as highly pleased with Gen. shafter,s work, and the president ditto
 The second expedition to reinforce Shafter, at Santiago, sailed from New. port News. Va, Sunday, on the Har- yard.
 Walter Wellman, the American journalist, has sailed from Tromsoc, Norway. for the northpole, also to ind Andree
 The Nesuvius entered the harbor of Santiago the other night and made ob- servations. She says two warships can pass the Merrimac abreast.
 The initial fight of Col Wood $ rough riders and the troopers of the First and Tenth cavalry will be known in his- tory Us the battle of La QuasiHa.
 Gen. Goppinger's Fourth army corps composed of all the troops in and around Tampa, will go to Porto Rico at once. It is expected to sail within a few days
 The civil service commission s anx- ious to find some man to be chief of division of library and archives of the coast and geodetic survey. It pays slzs9s q year.
 The greatest drawback to our s9i- diers is the fact that they are sent into tropical climate with their woolen uniforms instead of the canvas ones they should have.
 Dr Jacobs and his 1a-year-oid son were drowned by the eapsizine of a sllitf at Creve Occur lake, near st. Louis Two other occupants of the boat had narrow escapes
 Lightning struck the tali steeple of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Thirty-fourth street and Lucas avenue. St. Louis. 4 ball of fire bounded from the church to the troIly wire of the LindeI road, burned out an arnature and caused panic on ear.
 Gen. Garcia's Cubans are coming in for unstinted praise for the valuable aid they are rendering Gen. Shafter army But for their skill in Cuban wooderaft, many ofcoI. Woods wound- ed might never have been found after the battle of La Quasina
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PRECIPITATION.
Alarm Given By a Horse.

Through an alarm given by horse a disastrous fire in the business center of Little Rock was prevented. Across the alley from Ellenbogens shoe store is a livery stable About an hour after the store had been closed for the night the attention of an attache of the stable was attracted by the neighing of one of the horses, and an investigation showed that smoke was issuing from the building across the alley. An alarm was immediately given and the fire was extinguished before any great damage was done.
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The Newark Is Flagship, the Other Yes
 seIs Being the BattIe>htps Iowa and
 oregon the Cruisers Yosemite. Yankee
 and Dixie and the Golfers scandia
 Abarend and Alexander.
 WASHINGTON, June 27..-Tbe navy department at tt.t5 a. m. posted tho following bulletin.
 "Commodore Watson salle to-day iD the Newark to jon Sampson. when he will take under his command an armored squadron with cruisers and proceed at once off the Spanish coast Also the following bulletin, showing the makeup of Commodore Watson's squadron It is designated the eastern squadron, and is as follows:
 The Eastern Squadron.
 Flagshig, Newark; battleships, Iowa and Oregon; cruisers, Yosemite, Yan. lsee and Dixie, and the colIiers Scan dia, Abarenda and Alexander. The advance will be made at once from Santiago.
 The bulletin also showed the follow ing changes in designation of the dlvi. sion of our war vessels:
 North Atlantic Fleet-B Rear Admiral Sampson, commanding
 First Squadron Commodore J. A. Howell coIpnandinp
 Second squadron Commodore ". s. Sehley. commanding.
 Naval Base-key West, Fla, Commo- dore Remey commanding
 The decision of the administration to send a squadron of warships to Spain was not made hastily. For the past six weeks the matter has been under consideration and strong element, well acquainted with the prac. tiee of the Spanish government in keeping the great mass of the public ignorant of the actual state of affairs, has contended that the only method of bringing the war home to the people oi Spain would be to send an American squadron there to harass the coast, cut off shipping and Lombard fortified towns
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Senator W. F, Grace.

State Senator W. P Grace, of Pine Bluff, was found dead in his law office June 24 Col. Grace had been in poor health for several years, though his sudden taking off was unexpected He had been a citizen of Jefferson county for fifty years, and during that period Was prominent in both local and state politics. Col. Grace was native of
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majerityrcsolntion, which was adopted, was as follows:

Resolved That the state central committed appointed by this convention be, and they ara hereby instructed in preparing the call for any future state convention. to fix a uniform day for the holding of county conventions CT prim- arY elections for state officers. leaving to the several counties 10 decide through their re- spectVe central committees the manner of eeoosing and tnStrUCttng delegates to the state convention ea they may deem best and further that cahdilat for state offices shall be nominated by majority vote of the dele- gated state convention.
 The following was also submitted and adopted:
 Whereas, There seems to be a want Of unt- formtty as to the qualifications of electors at the county primaries and conventions held in the various counties; and
 Whereas, Uniformity of qualifications Is de- sirable and would be beneficial to the interests of the party, this convention recommend a strict observance of party lines.
 Second. That we recommend that. to entitle any one to vote at democratic county con- vention or primary, he shall be qualified eleetor under the law, at the ensuing general election, and a known democrat in county, state and national politics and satisfy the judges that he in good faith, intends there after to support the platform and nominees of the democratic party
 The convention endorsed the leader ship of Hon. W. J Bryan, and after being in session less than twelve hours, adjourned sine die.
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WILLIAM MCKINLEY. Executive Mansion, June 21 1893 Special Nomination tor Cadet Powell. The president also sent the follow ing special nomination to conrress.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
Caused an Excellent Impression In Spanish
 Official Circles.

MADRID. June 2s The announce ment from Havana that the "Ameri- cans are still eneamped at Siboney' is interpreted here Us indicating that the American troops are meeting with stubborn resistance, and has caused "an excellent impression n official circles
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The same Old ntt sad Story.

Clyde, the l3-year-old son of William Robbins at Walnut Ridge, shot and killed his 7-year old brother The chil dren were sfone at home, and Clyde took single barreled shotgun and playfhlly snapped it at picture on the wall. Thinking the weapon was empty, he aimed it at his brother and it went off, the entire contents entering the chitd'S side
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New Cnrnnrntinn

The International Construction and Improvement Co.,, capital stock sl 900, 900, has been incorporated under the laws of the state The business of the corporation is to construct and promote railroads, manufactories, etc. The place of business is at Fort Smith, and the stockholders are Jesse French, John L. French, John Dooley, St. Louis; II. D. Macl<ey, Pomona, Mo, and ]. $. Drake. Fort Smith.
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Signed WILLIAM MCKINLEY. ExEouILxE MANsLoN. Jun. 2l. lsas
4 Second Message From the President
 The Minslow Affair.
WAsHLNGToNJnne

WASHINGTON, June 27.-A second message was as follows:
 To THE GoNGREss OF THE UNITED STATES: On the Ilth day of May, lsls there occurred conflict in the bay of Card .nas, Cuba. in which the naval torpedo boat Winslow was dis abled and her commander wounded and one of her officers and part of her crew killed by the enemy fire
 In the face of a most gallng fire from the en- emy7 guns, the revenue cutter Hudson commanded by First Lieutenant Frank H. Newcomb. rescued the disabled Winslow her wounded commander and remaining crew The commander of the Hudson kep his yes Sel in the yer~ hottest fire of the action, although in constant danger Of going ashore on account of the shallow water until he finally got line made fast to the Wiuslow and toWed that vessel out of range of the enemy guns a deed of special galIantry. recommend that. in recognition of the signal act of heroism of First Lieutenant Frank II. Newcomb United States revenue cutter service, above set forth, the thanks of congress be extended to him and to his officers and men of the Hudson and gold medal of honor be presented Lieut. NewcomBi A silver medal of honor to each of his officers and bronze medal of honor to each member of the crew who served with him at Cardenas. It will be remembered that congress. by ap- propriate action, recognized the several com 4nandcrs of ships of war for their services In the battle of Manila, May l. 1898.
 The Case of Capt. Hodgson.
 The commander of the revenue cutta. Hugh MeGuloeh, present and in ao tive cooperation with the fleet under Commodore Dewey on that occasion (by executive order under the provisions of section 21fo revised statutcSl k the only com mander of q national ship to whom promotion or advancement was not and could not be given, because he already held the highest rank known to the revenue cutter service. now recommend that in recognition of the efficient and meritorious services of Capt Dan iel B HodgsdoH, Enited States revenue cutter service, who eomman Led the Hugh McCulloch at the battle of Manila dhat officer being now in his sixty-third year of his age and having served continuously for B yearsl be placed upon permanent waiting orders on the retired list of the revenue cutter service on the full duty pay of his grade
 WILLIAM MCKINLEY
 Executive Mansion, June 27 1893
 Special Nomination tor Cadet Powell
 The president also sent the follow ing special nomination to congress:
 EXECUTIVE MANSION
 NASHtNGToN June 27 1898. { To THE SENATE of HE UNITED STATES - nominated Naval Cadet aph H. Powell to be advanced two numbers under the provisions of section a08 of the revised statute es and to be an ensign in the navy. for extraordinary heroism whil. in charge Of the steam launch which accompanied the collier 'Merrimac2 for the purpose of reScuing her gallant force when the vessel was under the command of Naval Constructor Hobson run into the mouth of the harb3r of Santiago ae Cuba on the 3d instant, and deAteriously sunk in the channel WM McKrNLsY
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sunday Excursions Condemned

At meeting of the eolored Baptist Nomen's State Association at Helena, resolutions were passed eondemning Sunday excursions declaring that they tended to keep the negro down and en- courage shiftlessness among them; that thousands of dollars thus squandered every year could be put 10 better use in advancing the race
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and adopted.
The Platform.

The committee on platform and reso- lutions submitted the following plat form, which was adopted:
 The democratic party of Arkansas in con- ventfon assembled. renews it's allegiance to the time henorcd principles Of the party
 We endorse the national platform Of the democratic party adopted at Chicago. in it's
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Aged 1oi Years.

Mrs. Arminta Burrow, the oldest resi- de of the state, passed away at her home in Fulton county June IS Had she hved until July 21 she would have been l04 years of age. She was born in Salisbury, N. C., in 1795, and came to Arkansas in 1S44
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Christian Enaeavorers.

Special arrangements have been made on the railroads to accommodate those who expect to attend the seventeenth annual international Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor eonven. tion at Nashville, Tenn, July to II.
 Endeavorers and friends will meet at Little Rock and leave in a special car
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Arrested on An Old Charge.

Louis Turner, colored, was arrested at Pine Bluff on the charge of rape upon the person of a young negro girl by the name of Denson, the crime hay ing been committed in Brady county about four years ago.
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Result of a Brothers Quarrel.

Ransom and William Kelly, brothers, engaged in an altereation near Center Point over partnership crop, and Will fam killed his brother by striking him hard blow over the head with a base ball bat. The murderer was arrested, and committed suicide in jail by hang ing himself with the bunk chain and Us suspendcrs
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THE FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS
fEtrst Regular sessioB.
 ~ENAIf

WASHINGTON. June 27-The Sem to-day listened 10 speeehes ar ~s Clay of Georgia Baaea 9 lxota and Caffary aI Ida=.lua posing Hawaiian auueNdb0a.
 H0t -F. The house considered District of Columbia business to-day.
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Torpedoes ssIntended for the spanish
 Fleet"

LONDON, June 2s A special dispatch from Plume, the seaport town of Aus trial Hungary says an Austrian vessel is on her way to the Philippine islands with 5o0 torpedoes intended for the Spanish feet.