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The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

A serious question OF Jail etiquette
has arisen at Eureka Springs. Ark.
where four conyicts absented them
selves without leave from the county
prison and went to dance. In the
morning they were all back again at
the Jail door. clamoring for admission
and breakfast. The justly incensed
Jailer refused to take them in. saying
they had abused his hospitality. The
matter was taken to higher authorities
and the exiles have obtained their old
quarters. On the whole. this decision
was just Some slight punishment,
should be inflicted on the absentees.
but good deal can be excused to
high spirits, while 1t should no, be
held that n mere frolicsomc escapade
like this should forfeit n prisoners S
legal righ, to food and shelter There
Is a time to dance. but one cannot be
dancing all the time Tn. jailer should
not allow personal pique TO interfere
with grave constitutional privileges.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07
Colora,io'a Coal Outpu,

FOLLOWING Is the statistical report of
Inspector OF Coal Mines David Grif.
oths' showing the production for the
year IN each Of the coal mining coun-
ues. Although the report shows an in.
crease OF Gls,3,' tons for 1888. the full
amount OF production is not given.
owing to the failure Of few of the
dcputy Inspectors to make returns
therefore the estimate of six million
dollars in value Is fully maintained. If
not exceeded. by actual output:
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

There has been something substan-
tial behind John Bulls protestatlons
of brotherly love and his moral sup
port during the Spanish difficulty.
Some of the things which England eI-
poets OF the United States are set doTn
In terms by that blunt newspaper. the
London Saturday Review. 1t expects
US to deal generously with Canada In
the matter OF tariffs: 1t expects that
Great Britain will be remembered when
the United States government firmly
establishes Its authority over the Phil
ippines: /, especially expects the as
sistance OF this government when the
Inevitable struggle over China begins.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

A visitor from another planet. where
parties and elections arc unknown.
might naturally ask on the day after mn
American election. Where are the cx-
cited. Applauding. dcnouncinx citizens
] saw In vast crowds during tho week
before the polls opcn-d'" The quiet
acceptance Of fairly wrouGh, defeat.
he return to ordinary rounds OF duty.
. whole nation stirred and then calm
all this might seem incIplicsbic. The
story II told In y word: The republic
has cherished the principle that the
Aoasstiy sscertained will Of the major
1ty shall prevail.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Great wit may be akin to madness,
but the relationship isn't to be com
pared to the madness Of the small wit
whose contribution is declined with
thanks"
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07
Denver Directory.
HARNESS.

The best $50 dou-
bic Concord Har-
ness in Colorado
for SIS. With
breeching. $50: So5
double team har-
ness. with breech-
Ing. SIC. SIS steel
horn stock saddle
for SIS: SIS single
buggy harness for
$50. Do not bc
deceived by worth
less imitatlons.bu
order direct from
US and get tho
lowest wholesale
prices. Catalogues
d. FRED MuEL-
Denver. Colorado.
EXAMINATION.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07
odsho's Metal Product.

An estimate OF the production Of
metals In Idaho during 1885 mad. hy
the assay office In Boise is: Gold, 81
.,3,'on; silver. S1.Iiouro: lead, S5,3,5,.
'a': total. Si5.;INoia5. This is an In.
crease of Sl.Hs,.57O over 1897.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Emperor william. b opsoias the
German reiehstaS. eail - hailed with
NagD approval ~ nars nasnaai.
ns1s Dss1ssai ~ ~ fsftAsfssss Of
DonsA aetss wA1eA ~ ,sai1el ~ oo.oei..
- 0aShs ~ ~ sessaGeAsaiag q ~
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Truth is mighty and will prevail. OF
course 1t will-just as long as that
which prevails is labeled the truth.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Spain might utilize Cow-king Gillett
In her cabinet Just at this juncture
his borrowing talent would come in
quite handy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

A tailor is sometimes able to mend
everything but his ways.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Ulsters and roll-top desks hide q
great many things from the public.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Many = carriage has bssn cspsixed
4ato the ditch because the driver ios,
Ais head and pulled too hard on one
rein. II IL . part Of good citisenship 10
9ook aitsr politics. but the people OF
shs United atatss have several other
.lotefeets 70 care for.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

According TO the old saw, every dog
has his day. SO has every saint, for
that matter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

The original settler in Tennessee was
probably the first man who tennis
saw.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

It's pretty hard to make a schoolcoy
believe in an all-wise Providence when
II rains on holiday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

1t Isn't vanity that makes man go
out between the acts and look In the
glass.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

When man plays the races the races
work him.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Some men can't understand why the
fool-killer doesn't call next door.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

The cowardice Of some men prevents
tnem from posing as towards.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-01-07

Secret societies evidently originated
IN Egypt. Mummics the word there.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
AMERICAN DECREE.
Another Specimen of the Methods Used by the Filipinos to Bol-
 ster Up their Blunder.
ALL CIVILIZED PEOPLES WILL SMILE.
Absolute Quiet Maintained In Manila The Losses by Fire in the suburbs-The Garrison for bu-Commissioner CTS Re port that Eight Thousand Fiiipinos at Malolos are Anxious to Surrender.

Hong Kong, Feb 2S.-The Filipino government has issued another yiru- lent and anti-American decree, in which the following passages occur:
 The American guns respect neither honor or property, but barbarously massacre women and children.
 Manila has witnessed the most hor- rible outrages, confiscating the prop critics and savings of the people at the point of the bayonet, and shooting the defenseless, accompanied by odi- ous acts of abomination, repugnant barbarism and racial hatred worse than the doings in Carolina. Unless you conjure a holy war for indepen- dence, you are only worthy to be slaves and phariahs. Proclaim before the civilized world that you will fight to the death against American treach- cry and brutal force. Even the women should, if necessary.
 American professions and promises are pure hypocrisy. They eovet the spoils of this patrimony of our race, wishing to impart here more irri- tating and barbarous dominion than in the past"
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
GRAVES OF CoNFEDERATES.
Partial Report Upon the Number of Con federate Cemeteries and Interments
 Made by Col. Ainsworth.

Washington. Feb. 28.-Col. Aims. worth, of the quartermaster's deparc. ment, has transmitted 10 the secretary of war for transmission to the senate, Q partial report upon the number of confederate cemeteries and their in- terments, and is prosecuting the work Of completing the statistics asked for by senate resolution, with a view to carrying out the presidents recom- mendation that government care be given the dead The fgurcss so far prepared have not been given out. The work of securing complete records is attended necessarily with delay. Com. plieations relative to the larger ceme. teries is easy, but throughout the south-notably the battlefields-ar small cemeteries little known, wherein many confederates lie buried Gen Wright, who had charge of confeder- ate statistics, in the preparation of the records of the civil war, is in charge of the present work under Col. Ains worth
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
LeGislntiye Notes.

Speaker Vandeventer makes & model presid- ing officer
 Public sentiment Is strongly in favor Of a re- form school
 The contest for speaker pro tenn Qieutensnt governor promises to be interesting
 Hon C. E. Rector of lizard, was confined to his room several days with the grippe,
 Representative Cotton. Of Franklin, Is one of tho most obliging members of the house.
 There will be a large number of bills on the calendar at the expiration of the session
 The fate of Senator Kimbell's bill, providing for the building of now state house, will be watched with interest throughout the state
 The room of Hon John Bowers, of Lonoke, and Uncle Joe" Howard. of Pope, was visited one night recently by burglar. who appro- priated what money they had and some vslua- bles
 MT Henderson's bill to regulate verdicts of turies in civil cases, giving three-fourths of the members the right to render a verdict, mel defeat in the senate, after passing the house by good majority.
 It Is claimed by druggists that the anti cocaine bill passed by the house does not go far enough to prevent the indiscrimlnate sale of that drug, by simply compelling druggists to register each sale made. It is claimed the drug should not be sold unless prescribed by a reputable physician
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
FILIPIN0S WEAKENING.
AEuinaldo and Sandiko Both at Malolos and Inclined to Pacific Overtures-
 A Flag of Truce.

Manila, Feb. 27, 6:15 ?. m.-Two tio and Abogado, who were permitted to pass through our lines and confer with Aguinaldo with reference to the Spanish prisoners at Malolos, returned through our lines this morning, near Culoocan, with sealed dispatches for the Spaniards The commissioners said Aguinaldo and Sandil<o were both at Malolos, and inclined to pacific over lures. While the Filipinos are not yet prepared to surrender the Spanish prisoners, they will gladly release two Americans who have been held for SIX weeks on the payment of S3o, the value of food and clothing furnished to them.
 Shortly afterwards the rebels sent out flag of truce borne by Comman- dante Slnforoso de Ia Cruz, and several hundred of the enemy left the Filipino lines crying, No quire, Mas Com bate" "Americanos mucho buno.'
 The eommandante said that fully B. GOO of his men had had enough and were anxious to surrender.
 Among the enemy ir the jungle many women and children were visi- hlc X woman laid down her rife and attempted to cross with the parleyers, but she was sent back.
 After the party returned to the American lines the enemy on the right fired volley, the bullets dropping at | their feet.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
BIG BUSINESS AT HONOLULU.
Custom House Figures Show Large Iu- crease of Exports and Imports
 the Port of Honolulu.

San Francisco Feb. 2s.-The custom house figures at Honolulu for 1898 have just been compiled. They show large increase both of exports and im- ports. The total value of the exports was $17, ,346,744, IS against $16,021,7 ,77j for 1897.
 The value of the imports, including specie was $11 $50. 500, as against ST. 6s2, CPS in 1897, an increase of $3,96S,- 262. Half of this increase was an in- crease of imports from the United States.
 The increase in imports from Great Britain and Germany come next in amount, those from Great Britain be- ing s421 ,945, and from Germany, $159,- Ill.
 The custome collected were Ss96, ,975, as against S70s, ,493 for 1897.
 There came to the islands during the year 17,229 persons (not including naval or military forces), and there departed 7,313, leaving a net gain of population, through immigration, of 9,g16.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
AMERICAN FRUITS ABROAD.
Decisions Made by Germany in Relation te the Admission of American Citrus
 and Dried Fruits.

Berlin, Feb. 2S.-The officials of the German foreign office have notified the United States embassy that the gov ernment will heneeforth admit Ameri. can oranges, lemons and raisins with out examination, and also that all American fresh and dried fruit will bt allowed to pass in bond through Ger many without being examined. The de cisions are based on the favorable re ports of the German experts sent to America.
 The question whether dried fruit sent abroad is harmless, especially foi the transmission of San lose scale and other insects, and whether the fruit may be imported without previous eN. animation, has not yet been decided.
 The probability is that decision will be favorable to American interests.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
THE WORK OF MASKED MEN.
Two Wealthy West Virginia Farmers Beaten, Bound Gagged and Robbed
 of Large sum.

Wheeling W. Va, Feb. 2s.-Three masked men entered the residence of Fritz and Henry Pape, on the North Fork of Short creek, thIs county, near West Liberty, Sunday night, beat the two brothers in horrible manner, bound and gagged them and robbed the residence of large amount of money, estimated as high as $5,000. The robbers escaped on horses they stole from the stable. At midnight Fritz Pape was reported in very se- rious condition, and may die. The brothers were wealthy, and kept large sum of money in the house, which has lately been added to by sales of their stock,
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
The House.

Little Rock, Feb, 2S-After the second read ing of number of bills MT. Colquitt intro duced H. R. No 299, making the following levy of taxes for state purposes: General expenses mills for common schools K mill interest on school fund, F mill; sinking fund n mill; pensions, A mill
 H. B. No. 300 was introduced by MT Griffin This bill makes it unlawful for person to vote or attempt to vote in legaliZed primary elec- ton when not a member of the political party holding such election It also provides that each candidate at primaries file with the sec- retary of the central committee list Of tho persons employed to work in his interest The bill was read first time.
 H. B. 2a5. the house railroad commission bill was taken up and considered by sections
 The bill creates a commission of three mem bers, whose salaries shall be S2, 300 each, to be paid by the state. The commissioners are to be appointed by the governor, to hold until the next general election, when their successors are to be chosen.
 The bill passed with only two votes in the negative-Messrs. Evans and Williams of Pu- lask,
 H. B. No. 55 (Norton), fixing the maximum price for weighing cotton at cents per bale during the months Of October, November. De- cember and January and 10 cents the remain der of the year, was read third time and passed
 S. B. 113 tKimbelD, reviving the charter of the Lott railroad. was taken up and passed.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
MADE A TERRIBLE RACKET.
Result of an Attempt to Thaw Out Water Mains at Plymouth, Ind, by Means
 of Electricity.

Plymouth, Ind, Feb. 2s.-The ex- pertinent of thawing out the iron water mains by electricity has been tried here. Hardly had the heavy arc wires been connected with the mains and circuit established, however, when every telephone bell in town be- gan making furious racket. Most of the ground connections to the tele- phone system are made by attaching the wire to water pipes. The mains could soon be thawed if the people could stand the noise oi the bell ring ing
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
s. B 49, approved February l. 1899 reads as follows
BRIEF MENTION.

Batesville is to have new houring mill.
 J L. Pipkin, sheriff of Polk county, died at his home in Mena February 26th of pneumonia.
 The communication list of convicts to be released from the pen in March numbers twenty-one
 James Thwestt and John Matthews were arrested at Batesville, charged with peddling whisky.
 Van Buren quarantined against Fort small pox in the latter city,
 While the peach crop in Carroll coun- ty for this year was destroyed by the cold weather, it is said but few trees were entirely killed.
 Anthony Beerly, Mexican war vet eran and an old citizen of Pope county, died at his home in Scottville, February goth. He was s4 years old.
 It is feared strike will be ordered and the coal mines in western Arkansas closed unless the bosses accede to the the demands of the miners.
 Mrs Helen Hensley, an old citizen of searcy county, living at Wiley's Cove, shielded by hanging She had been of unsound mind for over n year.
 The Second Arkansas Wae mustered out of service at Anniston, .i.a., Feb ruary 25th, and most of the boys have returned to their respective homes.
 Dr. Thos, Il. Wise, pioneer of north east Arkansas, died at his home in Par agould February 22d. He was one of the most pro, ressive citizens of Greene county
 Josie Maxey, a negress, and her G. year-old child were burned to death at Forrest City, The woman was dunk, and built fire near mattress filled with hay.
 Prof Branner. who from 1887 to 1892 conducted a geological survey of this state, has been appointed vice-presi dent of Leland Stanford university, at Stanford, Cal.
 The bursting of water main at Fort Smith cau ,d about 5000 damage to Fort Smith grocery firm The water flooded the cellars where four and sugar was stored.
 comr ny has been organized at Dardanellc, for the pun pose of con structing railroad from Dardanelle to Ola, on the line of the Choctaw and Memphis railroad.
 Robert Elkins, Miller county farmer, was assassinated while on his way home from Texarkana, the top of his head having been blown off. There is no clew to the murderer.
 Robert Finley, aged %, was accident ally killed at Texarkana by John Shep pard, Jr., aged 14 Young Sheppard was playing with an old pistol, which was accidentally discharged.
 James and tiaud Ioungblood were arrested and lodged in jail at Eureka Springs, charged with cattle stealing. It is claimed they have been operating extensively in Washington and ad join. ing counties the past siA months.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
Receiver Appointed,

J. M. Parker has been appointed re. ceiver of the Mammoth Spring Im- provement Co.,, and instructed to dis pose of all the property of the corpora tion and apply the proceeds to liquidat- ing claims of creditors. The corporation was organized in 1887, with 8 paid-up capital of SIS, ,OOO
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
Proved Hard on the Bees.

Lexington, Ky, Feb. 2s.-The recent weather did great injury to one of the most profitable industries in Ken lucky. Reports just received from all sections of the state show that mill ions of bees were killed during the cold spell, and that honey making has practically been ended n that state, for several years at least.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
Cyclone in Indiana.

Evansville, Ind, Feb. 28.-A vicious cyclone struck this city, Sunday, de stroying and damaging much proper. ty. The Evansville Brick Co.'S plant was demolished; loss. without insur. ance, S1o0oo. The Diamond Coal Co building was also destroyed, Many pri. yate homes were unroofed, and one residence was completely destroyed
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
The Garrison for Cebu.

New York Feb. 2s.-A dispatch to the Herald from Manila says: The bat talon that has sailed in the transport Pennsylvania for the island of Cebu is commanded by Maj. Godall,with Lieut. GoodalI, as adiutant, and Lieut. McNab, as quartermaster. The battalion in cludes Company A, Capt. Pendleton. Company K. Lieut.. Moore Company !, Lieut.. Schley, and Company Nj, Lieut. StretsenCer
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
Heavy Rain in Kansas.

Kansas City. Mo, Feb. 28.-Heavy rain. which changed to snow through out the northern part of the state, has been falling in Kansas. The wheat belt got an inch and d half of rain, and in the southeast corner two inches fell.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
Losses on Cattle fin re.as.

Denver, Col, Feb. 2s.-President J. W. Springer, of the National Live Stock association, after a personal in- spection of the condition of cattle in Texas, places the loss from the bliz- yards at ten per cent This is the most serious loss, he points out, since 1886, when over 90 per cent. of the range cattle perished.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
submit. to the Mother Church.

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 2s.-Archbish- op Nilatte, of the church organization known as the "Old Catholics in Amer ica." has withdrawn from that body He submits himself to the Roman Catholic church.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
FiIipInos ale Getting Tired.

Manila. Feb. 27, 4:55 D. m.-Two commissioners who have come in from Malolos under a flag of truce, report that 5000 rebels are anXous to surren- der They also express the belief that Aguinado is inclined to accept pacific overtures Gen. Otis did not receive the commissioners
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03
The American Last Co.

Dayton, O., Feb. 2s.-The American Last Go. has been Incorporated with capital stock of S3,5oo,0oO, of which s2.o0o,0 ,0o0 is common stock, and $1- 500, 900 preferred.
The Monticellonian., 1899-03-03

Moiineaux Called Him a Liar.
 New York, Feb. 2s.-Nicholas Heck man, the proprietor of the private let ter box station, identified Roland [. MolineauX as the man who rented the letter box from him. To this box, it is alleged, letters addressed to "H. C. Barnett" were sent. Molineaux called Heckman a liar.
 A Dramatic Scene.
 The identification of Molineaux by Heckman was dramatic.
 After testifying to his business, and that he had rented a letter box for orc month to a man giving the name of II. C. Barnet, and that this man had called for letters about 15 or 20 times, Mir. Osborne asked the witness: Could you recognize him again?"
 "Yes," said Heckman.' There He Is!
 Hickman answered: "Mr. Molineaux. There he is.''
 Molineaux heard the accusation with out changing color of q trace of agi- tation. He leaned forward with his
  fly at Heckman, said emphatcally: T never saw that man in Forty-second street (where Heexman's letter box agency isl. I saw him at the hotel. where I was on exhibition, and at Newark, where man brought him to me and asked if I was the man. He's H liar
 That's all," said Mr Osborne, qui- etly
 No Cross Examination.
 Despite Mir Weeks efforts to have Heckman cross-examined, he was al lowed to leave the stand. the coroner saying that he promised the district attorney to conduct the investigation in his own way That closed the incl dent, and Emma Miller. the Newark saleswoman, who sold a silver holder similar to that which held the broma=
 Moline,uS Handwriting.
 William J. kinsley, the handwriting expert, who had been employed in tho Adams case, testified that he had stud jed the handwriting on the wrapper oi the bromo-seltzer bottle and the hand- writing of the men suspected, and that he had no doubt Molineaux wrote the address on the package sent to Cornish and which eventually caused the death of Mrs. Adams.