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The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Consolidation of Elections.

Only a few weeks ago Gov. Jones an- nounced that he had changed his opin- ion on the question of consolidation of state and national elections, and would recommend that the law be changed by the next general assembly. 1t ap- pears from the following letter, how- ever, written by the governor to q friend in one of the eastern counties of the state, that his mind has undergone a second change on the subject:
 T have heretofore opposed the consolidation Of our elections-state and national-foF rcas- ons satisfactory to myself, but had about como to the conclusion that those reasons had ceased and that consolidation might now be safely tried After reading yoar letter however and ascertaining that your people whose interests are so materially Involved h the matter, he neye that consolidation would ondaneer the democratic party there, and possibly lniiict upon you negro supremacy have determined that shall not recommend 10 the legislaturo any change of the present law in relation to the time Of holding elections The question of expense should not be measured with the question Of white supremacy in the admins tration of the government of this state, and shall favor no law which by possibility ever might place any part of Arkansas under negro control.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

large delegation was in attendance at the biennial session of the Grand Lodge, Ancient Order of United Work men, jurisdiction of Louisiana and Ar. kansas held in Little Rock. The re- ports of Grand Master Workman Whit tington and Grand Recorder II. L. Cross showed large increase in membership the past two years The most impor. tant business transacted was the setting aside of Arkansas as separate juris dietion. The following officers for the new jurisdiction of Arkansas, to serve for two years. were chosen: Past grand master workman, S $. Semmes, Osce- ola; grand master workman, Jos Sax ton, Little Rock; grand foreman, E T. Davies Fayetteville; grand oyerseer. J. T Davis, Pine Bluff; grand recorder II. l.. Cross, Bentonville; grand re eeiver, s. $. Faulkner, Helena; grand guide, T. J. Perry, fort smith: grand watchman, Vim. Kelley, Searcy; grand medical examiner A. D. Dickson, Para gould; grand trustees, II. E Rhodes Stuttgart, for six years: ]. E. Reyes Argenta, for four years; Thos. Green Pine Bluff for two years; supreme rep resentatives, $. <. Faulkner, Helena: |. E. Sliger, iclena <. $ Semms, Gee ola: finance committee, F. k. Sliger Helena; Damon Clarke, Little Rock; J NJ. Weaver
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
BRIEF MENTION.

A dozen white men and boys were arrested at Mena charged with white capping.
 Ten miles of trace has been laid on the new railroad between BentonviIle and Gravitt.
 The internal revenue collections in Arkansas for the fiscal year just closed were s104, ,57G. 5s
 L. B. Autin, of Pine Bluff, was se- riously injured in wreck on the Cotton Belt near kendalls. Cleveland, the 11-year-old son of Al Smith, was drowned in the Arkansas river at Van Buren.
 Two Pine Bluff youths, 10 and 19 years old, were arrested for stea ag S15 from their mother.
 A law and order league has been organized at Stuttgart for the purpose of breaking mp blind tigers.
 Eighty per cent. of the men in the second regiment have signed petition requesting that they be mustered ou t.
 Grant Hatton, desperate wanted in the Indian Territory for murder, was captured near Eureka Springs by Mar shal Hammock.
 Alvin Smith, a prominent farmer of Miller county, was murdered by un- known parties while returning from church to his home.
 Jim Williams and Joe King, young white men. had a fight on the streets at Fayetteville Williams plunged his knife into Kings side, killing him almost instantly.
 Ed Po;ey, white, was arrested at Mena on the charge of counterieiting. It is thought he is one of a regularly organized band which has been operat- ing in Dallas county.
 kid" Archer, brakeman on the K. C., P. X C.. was killed at Winthrop. He was standing on the pilot of the engine and was in the act of mallinga coupling when he fell, the engine passing over his body.
 Now that the war $ over, the Arkan- sas boys are anxious to get home.
 Claude lowell, II years old. was crushed to death beneath freight train at Piggott. He attempted to board the train while it was in motion.
 Internal revenue officers are making it very uncomfortable for illicit dis tillers in this state. A raid was made in Carroll county last week and two arrests made.
 James Ashby, who deserted from the Second Regiment, was arrested at Mel. bourne and given into custody of the proper officers. It is claimed Ashby is suffering from mental troubles Hewas taken back to Chickamauga.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Lieutenant Garland Arrested.

Lieutenant ". A. Garland of the First Arkansas Regiment, son of ex-Attorney General Garland was arrested for circulating petition asking for the honorable discharge of the regiment
 The petition was being numerously signed by the members of the regiment, who do not desire to be sent to any point to do garrison duty. The arrest of Lieut.. Garland was vigorously re sented by the privates of the regiment, and open rebellion against the officers was narrowly ayerted. It appears from several communications from privates published in the Little Rock dailies, that the mea are very anxious to be mustered out, now that there will be no chance for them to do any fighting. while on the other hand the officers are exerting every influence to have their command retained in the service. Lieut.. Garland was released after be- ing under arrest several days, and i'm mediately rendered his resignation. As the priyates are almost unanimously in favor of being mustered ont, no doubt the First and Second Regiments will be discharged within d short time.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
River News.
THE MARKET REPORT.
TUESDAY, Aug a
Grain and Provisions.

ST. LOUIS Flour Patents. 33.74 1880 fnew) clear. s3.9l 8325; straiShts, s 4J83.5J. Wheat No ? red 7i@i2c; No. 3, 656.63 Corn No z mixed, 335qei No white, Be. Oats No ?, 224e. Hay-Prairie, S5.50azOO; mixed timothy, S690Gs61; clear timothy. new, Y. 51 Q goo; old, sg0JUtt.0O Butter Creamery, l50 l912c; dairy HIi1c. Eggs Fresh, l21 Lard Prime steam, 4.9oe. Pork-New standard mess S9.03. BAcon-EXtra shorts, 5sc clear ribs 6c clear G4e, all packed. Wool-Choce tub- washed, 26D:S
 Wheat-Futures closed. September, 64ssc b December, 63c b; May, 647se b.
 Gorn-FutureS closed: September 2s Sc a; December, 2854g2sso a May, 3OIso.
 GHiCAGo-Opentnx quotations. Whcat-Sep. tember opened at 632s08szsc, held steady at 62al a62s, rose to 633sc then declined to 63o December started at 6iS88tAc advanced tc 62c then declined to 6I4d6lBc. Corn-Sep- tember began al 2aas J294c sold down to 2ats then rallied to 2g3sc. Oats September opened at l9tsc, weakened to l95s0l9ll then recovered to l95sc. Provisions September pork opened a S9.00, and sold at that figure. September lar( began at s5.07h, and hold steady at that price September ribs started at S5.l0. and rose tC S5.l2}4.
 CHIOAGo-Closing quotations: Wheat-Au- gust, 66o; September, 6c December 6lssc; May, 63%ac. Corn August, g Se September 2J5se; December, 294 J29Se; May, 3!c, Oat, August, lsisc. September l9fSs; December 291sei May, 225oe Pork-August, S 95; Sep- tember, SS95 October $8s5; December, is s5. Lard=August, so0t; September, s5.o0 October, 500; December, s5 To- Short Ribs August, s5.05; September. s5. 05; October, S5 05 sb50ii December a s7h.
 CHICAGO Cash wheat-No 9 red, 67c: No. s de-, 63 .18ie; No. ? hard. 63{6i3a; No do Gi Sic; No spring, 6l+4 D62ci No. g. 58 335c; N. 1 northern spring, Sic, Cash corn-No. ?. 3jc No. 3, 297le. Cash oats No. 9. e94c, No. 3 2Oc
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
An old Man Found Dead.

The remains of white man were found near the track of the Kansas City, Pit.sburg and Gulf Railway, five miles north of Texarkana. His age was about 75 years, his beard being snowy white. The only identification to be found was slip of paper on which was inscribed, My name is Steven Hargrove and 1 was born in Kentucky" The paper was in one of his hands, while the fingers of the other were tightly elasped around . lead pencil, indicating that the words were inscribed during his dying mo- ments A deep cut was found under one eye, and il is supposed that he had fallen from high grade while making way for train and was killed by his head crushing against a boulder
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Sentenlher Meather.

The following data, covering a per iod of 19 years, was compiled from the records in the Little weather bureau, for the month of September:
 Temperature = Mean and normal tempera= ture, 4 dcGreesi the warmest month was that of 1895, with an average of 7s degrees; the cold est month was that Of 1880, with an average of 70 degrees the highest temperature was l03 degrees on September r, 1s96 the lowest il degrees. on September g, ls95
 cipitation-Average for the month. 3.t5 inches; average number of days with of an inch or more, :; the greatest monthly p.ecipi- tation was 24 Inches, in 1s9G: the least 1 a inches in 1Sg1
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Major Cabell Dead.

Major A. $. Cabeu, father of Lieut. De Rosey Gabell, of the regular army, and now lieutcnent of the Second Ar- kansas Volunteers, died at his home in Charleston on the l7th inst The de- ceased was Confederate veteran, and for over q quarter of century had been prominent in politics in Western Arkansas, filling many positions of trust. He was brother of the famous Gen. ". l.. Gabell. of Texas, familiarly known as ''Old Tipe."
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Disastrous Fire.

About o'clock on the morning of the goth inst, disastrous fire occurred at Hot Springs, in which three lives were lost. Fhe property destroyed included the National Hotel, three story frame building, two cottages, the Kentucky livery stable and the Windsor Hotel Those who lost their lives were Abe Matthews, of Greenville, Miss; E. T. Wells, of Dell. Ark. and Wm Hughes. of Tulsa, I. T. A number of guests were injured by jumping from the burning hotels. The property de- stroyed was valued at s25 1000, and the total insurance was about Sl6, ,O00.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
 "Lnnd of inc SkY.n

Blue Ridge on the east and the Alleghanies on the west, in the beautiful valley of the French Broad, two thousand feet above the SC, lies Asheville, beautiful, picturesque and world famed as one of the most pleasant re sorts in America. It is a land of bright skies and ineomparabe climate, whose praises have stream gIV su5 py Pofts ana Mhose be 6e5aes & 9l nished subject and inspiration for the paint CTS brush. This IS trh.y the Land of the Sky, and there is, perhaps no more beauti- iul region on the continent to attract pleas ure tourists or health seekers. Convenient schedules and very low rates to Ashevil.e via Southern Railway
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Plea for Fort Logan II. Roots.

United States Marshal NJ. Cooper has received the following communication from Secretary of War R. A. Alger:
 have yours req questing a number Of regi= ments of volunteers to be stationed at Fort Logan II. Roots. It will have careful attention in the consideration Of the disposition of the volunteer regiments.
 Congressman Thomas C. McRae has sent the following dispatch to Seere- tary Alger:
 sincerely trust that you will transfer two or more regiments now at Chiekamauga to Fort Logan II Roots.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Osteopaths Eincd.

Doctors Cupp and Evans, osteopaths of school of osteopathy, were fined S7o each in a justices court at Pine Bluff for practicing without icense Appeals were taken No similar case has attracted so much attention in Ar kansas, where the practice of osteopa- thy is comparatively new.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Rnsfness Incrrnsinp-

The St Louis Southwestern Railway Co. has placed orders for new ears for use on its lines, the contract price of which will aggregate Sl25.000 Besides these new cars the company will build in their shops at Pine Bluff two chair cars and four combination mail and eS- press cars. The business of the road is on steady increase, the earnings for the first week in August exceeding the earnings for the corresponding week of 1897 hX over Sl4. .000
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Spanish Cortes to Assemble.

LONDON, Aug. 2o,-A dispatch from Madrid, dated yesterday, says it is of fcially announced that the eortes will assemble in September for the purpose of providing the necessary authoriza- ton of the chambers to the signing of articles of peace on the part of Spain.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Will Surren,ier

Jasper Simpson, who killed Deputy Marshals Hill and Grady near Jenson, Sebastian county, about four weeks ago, has written to a friend stat ing that he would soon return and surI ender. Hill and Grady were try ing to arrest son of simpson, when he interfcred, shooting both officers dead. simpson claims the deputies were beating his son over the head with their pistols, and would have killed him had he not shot them.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
The snormou. Gold Product of 1898.

This will be the greatest gold year iu his- tory. From South Africa, the KlJndike and Australia the precious metal is being shipped in large quantities. 1t is believed that this years output will be nearly double that of any previous twelve months. The sales of Hostetter,s Stomach Bitters are also increas- ing very fast, and this year that famous remedy will cure more people of dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation, nervousness and weakness than ever hefnre
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Touching Kindness.

The bronzed soldier looked at the pack age addressed to hm with moistened eyes. Blessed angels, he said; they do not for get us Then he carefully took off the wrappngs and fould; A nall brush, an or. namental hafr receiver, I pair ot tldies. I small bottle of mixed pickles tract. a hand painted plotting pad and pants stretcher. Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
The New Holland-American Liner Staten
 dam.

NEW YORK, Aug 25-The Holland American line announces that the new twin-screw steamer Statendam, built by Messrs. Harland S Wolff, at Bel. fast. for their line, arrived at Rotter. dam from Belfast last Saturday, On the passage speed of l6]s knots were attain ed.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
ResIrned q annh Pnst.

MILWAUKEE, Aug 23. John s, George, for 30 years general commercial agent of the Chicago < Northwestern Railway Co, in this city, has resigned his position, to take effect on Septem, Der f.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Celebrated His Ninety-sixth Birthday An-
 nIYeranrY.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23-John l. Blair, the banker and philanthrophist, cele. brated his nlnety-sixth birthday anni- versary at Blairstown, N. J. He found- ed the town, and nearly all the resi-. dents in it depend for a livelihood on the industries he started.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Shake Into Your Shoen

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smartins feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot. tired, ach- ing feet. TrB it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c Trial package FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Assnssinnted.

H. L. Bramlct was assassinated at his home in Clarendon on the night of the 18th inst. The dead man was asleep m his bed and the murderer fired through an open window. Bramlet was prom inent citizen, and there is no clue to the assassin.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
X Mean Thief.

A negro named Mingo Booker, living near Little Rock, narrowed rope from a neighbor named Smith. put it over the horns of one of Smiths cows. led 1t to town and sold the animal to a butcher for SIS.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
spania, as Injured at Dull Fights.

LONDON, Aug. 2O-A dispatch from Madrid to the Times says: 'It is re- ported that in e series of bull fights at the village of Vicalvaro, four miles from Madrid, on Monday, B persons were injured.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Mnae Them All Work.

Mr Luxoe-Then you don't believe in for eign servants2
 Mir TariH-With wife and three grown home ndustry.-Broollyn Life
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Wheat 1O Cents fl UusheI

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40 cents and samples of Salzef.s Red Cross t80 Bushels per aere) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats, Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue for 1 cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO. La Crosse. Wis.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

There is happiness where there were tears, joy and smiles where there was pain because Mama gave baby D.. M48eus TEETHINA (Teething Potpde,sl TEErHINA Aids Diges- tion, Regulates the Bowels, makes teething easy, and should always be given.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Rednctlnn of Fnrce.

PnILADELPuIA, Aug 23 x Notices have been posted at the Frankford arsenal to the effect that the services of all the extra men who were put to work since the outbreak Of the war will be dispensed with on September |. About TOO persons are affected by the order.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
ponuInr.

"IIe seems to be as popular as any young man here, and yet they say he is a widower." ''Yes. Yen see his wife left a new bicycle when she died. Up to Date.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

Not Wholly Hateful.-.Did you recon. mend to Marie that country place where you were last summer?' "No; 1 was tempted to but l dIdn t."-Detroit Free Press.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

A man who is always ready to suspect others Is generally not any loo safe himself. Washington (la.1 Democrat.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Condemned Murderer's Confession.


 and Officers of the First Regiment.
 Condemned Murderer Confesses.
 Condemned Murderer's Confession.
 Lee Mills, under sentence of death for the murder of Hugh <. Patterson in Van Buren county, makes the follow ing confession, giving the details of the killing. Will Harden. Mills ac- complice, turned states evidence and was given long term in the peniten- tiary:
 Before left Clinton last August going to the territory, Harden proposed to rob PHtter son, but then refused l met him and John Morgan going to MorrIlton, and Harden stopped and talked to me while, and proposed again to rob Patterson He said he knew Patterson had money as he heard him say In Scotland he had some Of the first money he had ever drawn. and he had counted up and he must havc had between siG00 and Sl S90 went to the town Of Scotland in about week after l met him and Morgan, when 1 bought his Winchester from him. and we fixed il to rob Patterson on the next Tuesday night. 1 met Harden on the mountain. We tied the horses under tine hill about 300 yards from Pattersons house We went to the house and climbed oyer the fence, Harden breaking of a palng as he got over, and went over after him. He had on Hlask, a white handkerchief tied over his face with holes cut In fol eyes and mouth. He had my Winchester and l had his pistol lie went in the kitchen and Tn the big house. The light opened up in the kitchen between Harden and the three Pattersons, the old man and his two sons. don't know who did the shooting there as was never there. Harden called for help, and started to help him when met him com ing in dragging man with him After VIC ali got in together shots were fired every way. Mrs. Jim Patterson pushed me out of the door on the porch and We scufIled there for some time. While we were out there Harden called for help, and l ierked leose from the woman and started in and she followed. She took the gun away from Harden and l grabbed the gun and pulled her through the door to near the other door Harden was scutlling with two men. When he got loose he came to me and stripped the womans hands from the gun, and l heard him shut his knife, but never saw it. When We got out in the yard he asked me f. shot anybody. l told him did not know. but l shot my old pistol empty at somebody. lie said he cut two men and one woman's throat :"
 In the fight old man Patterson's throat was cut from ear to ear, and his TWO sons and his daughter=in-Iaw seriously wounded, but tine latter three recovered.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

No man should have stomach ache after he reaches an age of discretion But as rule,. the older man is, the less sense he has ln eating.-Atchson Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
Halls Cntarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75e.

In almost everything in life a little more or q httIe less salt and pepper would i'm.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
To Cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
 druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

have found Piso's Cure for Consumption an unfailing medicine-F. R. Lotz, 1905 Scott St., Covington, Ky, Oct l, 1894
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

You never know some people until you have had a money transaction with them Atchison Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

Even good dog is appreciated.-Atchison Globe,
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

ST LOUIS Cattle Fancy exports, sal50 535i butchers, s3.50Gf q stockers SN0104 50; cows and heifers S2.5o1441. Hogs Packing s. i38395, butchers's hogs, S360BI %; lights, s&5oIS90 90 Sheep-Prices range at B 01a 25; i; spring lambs, t4.O056 10 per 100 lbs.
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
High Falls SuIphtte & Mining Co.'S Plan
 Burned.

PoTsDAM, N. Y. Aug. 23. The plant of the High Falls Sulphite < Mining Co.,. located at Pyrites, has been de- stroyed by fire. The cause is not known. The loss is placed at $500, 900, and there was an insurance of S5oooo
The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26

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