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The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
DEMURRER SUSTAINED.
Insurance Co, panies Win the First Bat tie Under Antitrust Law-Appeal
 Take to supreme Court.

The demurrer filed by the insurance companies gainst whom suit was in- stituted by he attorney-general in Pu- laslxi cha merry court, alleging violation of the antitrust law, was sustained by Judge Jose h W. Martin in lengthy decision. 5n substance, the court held that the complaints filed by the attor- generf. do not allege facts suffi- cient to constitute an offense under the Iaw;t at ''the statutory authority of any sta e must spend it's force within the territ prial limits of the state-it cannot p1ovide for the punishment as crimes of acts committed beyond the state bol ndary, because such acts if offenses ft all must be offenses against the soys eighty within whose limits they ha., been done" The defendants contendsd that they were not members of any sooool, trust or combine in this state"ts regulate insurance rates; that to be a member of any rating bureau of another state, does not constitute grouud for action within this state. An appeal was taken to the supreme court, ind decision is expected from that bfdy within six weeks. Under the ruling of the lower court, rating burea, or combination to fl x rates, can not b maintained within this state, but Assurance companies or corpora tions annot be prevented from doing busin ss in this state on the grounds that hey are members of such bureau or DO 'l formed in another state.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
JIosses May Be Adjusted.

In answer to resolutions adopted at the bankers convention asking Gov. Jones to suspend operation of the anti trust law against fire insurance com panies pending Il final test of the law in the courts. the chief executive de clares he has no authority to grant inn munity from posNble penalties arising from violation of the law, holding that such action would be tantamount to a suspension of the statute and the ex- ercise of the pardoning power before the courts had declared the commits sion of an offense. The governor de clares, however it is not violation of the law for adjusters to come into the state to djust any loss from fire.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
BRIEF MENTION.

Nathan Combs, the wealthiest citizen of Fayetteville, died on the 18th, aged 69 years.
 The Mississippi River, Hamburg & Western railroad has been practically completed
 s, A. Bowen has been appointed cir cult clerk of Poinsett county, vice T. l.. Davis, resigned.
 Joe Rice, of Hot Springs, has patent on an airship and is looking for some one with capital to launch it.
 The first crate of trawberries re- ported from the state was shipped from Hope to St. Louis April 26th.
 A quilt composed of ,479 pieces, made by woman so years old, was on ex- hibition at Pine Bluff recently.
 At Harrison a Mrs. Denton attempted to kill her son-in-law because, she alleges, he mistreated her daughter.
 Ed Reeves, who cut his sweetheart's throat at Fort Smith last week, was captured at Van Buren. He is playing the insane TdCkeJ.
 K E. Ragland, the past seven years station agent of the Frisco at Hackett, became entangled in a net while fish ing and was drowned
 Two cattlemen, names unknown, were murdered near Danville last week. They were purchasing cattle and it is known had considerable money
 II is said two of the six census super visors for Arkansas will be democrats.
 Frank Blackwell, colored, wanted at Gainesville, Ga., on the charge of ab- ducting white girl, was captured in Pine Bluff the other day
 It is claimed within the past year im- provements amounting to s101 1885 were made in Newport, besides, 18, 353 feet of new sidewalk was built.
 For mailing a postal card refecting on the character of citizen, James Wood, of Eureka Springs, was bound over to the Federal grand jury.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
THE NASHVILLE AT MEMPHIS.
Two Full Days of Festivities to Try the Stamina of officers and
 Crew at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, May 2.-Extensive arrangements were made for the re- ception of the officers and crew of the United States gunboat Nashville. The gunboat was met few miles below the city by the steamer James Lee. bearing Mayor Williams, members of the city council and reception com mittee The James Lee escorted the Nashville to her place of anchorage, and the freedom of the city was ten dered Capt. Maynard and his men. On Tuesday parade of all civic organiZa- tions will occur, and at night ban quet will be given at the Peabody ho- tel in honor of the visitors. On Wednes- day the visitors will be entertained at the Tennessee club. The gunboat will continue her voyage northward Thurs day morning.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Mechanics Lien.

All mechanics and artisans who are in nos session of personal property and hold the same bv virtue of a lien thereon for labor and ma- teria1. shall have 8 right to sell the same for the satisfaction of the debt for which the prop- ertv is held Provided he shall give bond in n sum to be fixed by the justice Of the peace or circuit judge before he shall proceed to sell by proceedings in accordance with the reouire- ments of this act.
 Such sale shall not take place until the ex- piration of 30 days from the time the work Is completed; and if the debt is not paid at the end of that time 1t shall be the duty Of the lien-holder not less than ten days before mak- ing the sale to post up as near the front of his place Of business, or in case he has no place of business, at five Of the most public places in the township, written notice of the proposed sale. specifying the property to be sold, the name Of the owner, or debtor and the time and place of sale, which notice shall be signed by the lien-holder at such sale, which shall be at public auction, for cash. The lien-holder shall have the right to bid not less than the amount of his debt and in case the property sells for more than the said amount he shall pay over such surplus on demand to the person entitled thereto.
 In case the place of residence or postoface address of the debtor is known to the lien holder, it shall be his duty, besides giving tho notice as above required to make demand for the debt before making the sale either In per son or by letter, and in all his dealings with the property held by him, the lien-holder shall act in good faith with the debtor and shall be responsible for any abuse of the powers and authority vested in him by the provisions oi this act.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
AS VIEWED IN AUSTRIA.
Comment on the Exclang of Cnbic- grams Between President Me-
 kinIey nnd Emperor William.

Vienna, May 2.-The semi-ofiicial Fremdenblatte, in the course of an ar ticle, designates the cablegrams which passed between Emperor William and President Mckinley last week, over the German cable matter. as impor- tant demonstrations of friendship, be- cause they mark the close of a period of disturbance of the relations be- tween Germany and America. The Fremdenblatte says that the political aims of the two countries lie so far apart that it is impossible for one 10 cross the others path. Just as Eu- rope has grown accustomed to regard the great American republic as new great power, the Fremdenblatte con eludes:
 America must admit that she meets here, not prejudice or dislike, but per feet readiness to return concliation for conciiation and friendliness for friendliness."
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Sent Congratulations.

Detroit Mich, May Enthusiasm for the heroes of 'as and 09 equaIlcd, if 1t did not succeed that expressed for the heroes of '76 at the opening ses- sion of the tenth congress of the Sons of the American Revolution. The e.- pressions of patriotic ardot for Ameri- can fighters culminated when Col Chittenden. of St. Paul, proposed that May 1, "Dewey day" be celebrated ny dispatching the following caBlegram to Admiral Dewey:
 Congratulations and fraternal greetings to Compatriot Dewey from the national congress of the Sons of the American Revolution In session at Detroit"
 The suggestion was loudly applaud ed Ex Senator Thomas w. Palmer moved to amend to include Gen. Otis and all the officers and men under command of both the admiral and inc general The cablegram was so amend .l
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Married on n Train.

Miss Rachel Gulledge, of Little Rock, and Dr. ]. II. Gibson, were married Sunday on the Altheimer train between Little Rock and Pine Bluff. Seeing a minister on the train, the young man proposed to his companion that they get married. She was willing, and at the next station the train was held until a license could be procured The cere- mony was performed as the train sped along, the conductor acting as best man.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
No Appropriations Allowed.

It has been made public that in March Gov. Jones made an intellectual proffer of his good offices, as chief executive of the state, to arbitrate the differences between the striking miners and oper- ators. When 1t was learned that the state officers would attempt to prevent imported labor being landed at the mines, an injunction was applied for and granted by United States District Judge Rogers at Fort Smith against Sheriff Harrell to prevent him from executing such order, upon the ground that he would be interfering with rail road traffic and the operation of the mines
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
KANSAS SIAIE NENS.
$oV. Jones Says He Has No Author ] lty to Suspend Operation of
 Antitrust Law.
THOUGH FIRE LOSSES MAY BE ADJUSTED
fedce Officers Advised to Prevent Foreign Mine Labor From Being Imported Into This State-CoI. James a Henry Dead Weekly Crop Report.
 Crop Conditions.

The weekly crop bulletin issued by the Little Rock weather bureau for the week ending April 9, reports eondi- tons more favorable. The weather during the first part of the week was favorable for the germination and growth of vegetation, and for farm work; farmers, generally, took advan- tage of the favorable conditions, and plowing and planting were pushed rapidly. The rain of the 21st and 22d interrupted, and in some localities pre- vented further blowing and planting In most sections the planting of corn is comH Hleted, some has come up to good btands and is being worked out, in others the stand is not so good; while Tn other localities It has not yet sprouted. Cotton planting is being pushed as rapidly as the conditions of weather and soil will permit; one cor respondent in the northwest section reports some cotton up. Wheat and oats in the northeast section are doing well; in the central and northwest sections they have improved. In the southwest they are doing well in some portions; in others they are poor Irish potatoes arc doing well in some sec tons, in others they are only fair, and in others poor. Gut-worms have ap- peared and are doing much damage. In the northwest section the heavy rains checked to some extent the ripen- ing of berries, but a good crop is assured. All grasses are doing well. and good range is reported from all Spptions
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Col. Fordyoe Named.

Col. s. ". Fordyce, the well-known Arkansas railroad man, and Webster Withers, of Kansas City, have been appointed receivers of the Kansas City, Pittsburg X Gulf Railroad The ap- pointment of Col. Fordyce as core ceiver of this great property is a recog- milton of the able manner in which he handled the Cotton Belt road, WI ich, under his management, grew to be one of the greatest systems in the south west. His selection means much for Arkansas, and is most gratifying to his friends.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
School studies.

That physiology and hygiene which must in each division Of the subject thereof include special reference to the effect of alcoholic drinks stimulants and narcotics upon the hu- man system shall be included in the branches of study now and hereafter required to be reg ulariy taught and studied by all the pupils in the common schools of this state.
 It shall be the duty of the board of directors and county examiners to see to the observance of this statute and make provision therefor; and it is especially enjoined upon the county examiners Of each county that he include in his report to the state superintendent Of pub lie instruction the manner and extent to which the requirements of thlS act are compiled with in the schools and institutions Of his county.
 After two years from the passage Of this act no license shall be granted any person tosteaeh in the public schools of tAis state who has not passed A satisfactory examination in physiol- ogy and hygiene, with special reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and mar cotics upon the human system.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Sentenced to Three Months in Jail.

In United States circuit court at Lit tie Rock, Charles and A. ]. Niemeyer were found guilty of having timber cut from government land, fined s2.2ls77 and sentenced to three months in jail The defendants are the principal off cers of the Saginaw Lumber Company, at Saginaw, Hot Spring county, are quite wealthy, and stand high in the business world. A motion for a new trial was made, and if refused an appeal will be taken
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
AN ARKANSAS TRAGEDY.
The Son of Hugh Patterson. for Whose Murder Two Lives Have
 Paid Penalty. .Assassinsted.

Little Rock, Ark, May 2.-News has been received here of the assassina- ton, in Van Buren county, the son of Hugh Patterson, who was murdered in December, 1897, by Lee Mills and Will Hardin. Mills was hanged, while few days ago Hardin was shot to death in jail. It is believed that young Patter- son was murdered by friends of liar din in revenge
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
DENEY DAY CELEBRATED.
The Anniversary of the Battle of Manila Bay Observed in
 Many of Our Cities.
OLD GLORY WAS GENERALLY DISPLAYED.
Philadelphia Had the Cruiser Rs- leigh as the Central Figure of Her Celebration, and Hnd n Grand River Parade, Reviewed by Capt. Coghlnn md Russian officers.

Chicago, May 2.-The celebration of was celebrated in this city with inn posing Pomp and ceremony. Gov Stone, by proclamation, made the oc- easion a holiday in this state on the recommendation of the legislature. He is not invested with the powor to make the event continuous, eater efforts were extended to render the exercises the more suspicious. Pub lie institutions were open for business as usual.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
All California Celebrated.

San Francisco. May 2.-The first of May having been made by act of the legislature state holiday, special ex- ercises in eemmem6ratioh of Dewey's great victory took place in almost every city and town in California In this city the national salute was fired from the cannon from which was fired
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Quiet May Day in London.

London, May May day proceed ing quietly here and on the continent. The customary labor demonstration in London consisted of a procession from the Thames embankment to Hyde park. There was also a cart horse par ade, the animals being gaily decorated with ribbons and rosettes. This pro- cession paraded the streets in the south of London.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Placed in Asylum.

Mrs. Aderholt, the widow of M L. Aderholt, who was shot and killed on the streets of Harrison by the Pace brothers last December, was last week placed in the state insane asylum. She had formerly been an inmate of the asylum, and the killing of her husband grew out of suit for divorce filed by him, in which the father of the Pace boys acted as Mrs. Aderholt's attorney
 The insurance cases broug under the anti ,rust law will be argued be- fore the supreme court May 1Stb-
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05

Mason in the state. and member of the supreme council of the southern jurisdiction. He was also grand secre- tery of the grand chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and grand recorder of the grand commandery, Knights Templar, positions he held many years. The de ceased was born in Chester, Mass, July 3, 1877. He came to Little Rock in 1S49, and for a number of years was en- gagged in the mercantile business.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Col. James Austin Henry Dead.

Col. James A. Henry, probably the oldest Mason in the state, sustained in juries from fall from the sixth to the fifth floor of the Masonic Temple Little Rock, on the night Of the g5th, which resulted fatally in a short time Col. Henry had been q resident of Little Rock continuously for fifty years. He was the only active thirty-third degree
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Under Waiting Orders.

Omaha, Neb., May 2.-The troops in the department of the Missouri are under waiting orders in anticipation of being sent to Wardner, Idaho. Cars were sent to Fort Crook, Sunday, and held with engine attached ready to pull out with a battalion of the Six teenth infantry at a moments notice.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Dewey Day at st. Louis.

St. Louis, May 2.-In accordance with the mayors proclamation there was a very general display of flags and bunting in honor of the anniversary of the battle of Manila bay; and in some of the schools appropriate exer- cises were held. A sharp thunder and
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 2.-Dewey day was celebrated by special exercises i'll the schools and by reception to the three members of the Raleigh crew who are here to attend the mass meeting at night in the old city hall. of Dewey.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Rarn Rnrner Lynched.

A special to Memphis of April SOth gives an account of the lynching of a negro named Willis Sees at Osceola, Mississippi county. It seems that a number of barns have been fired within the last few months near Osceola, and suspicion was directed toward Sees The negro's wife gave information which lH to his arrest.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Grand Naval Parade.

The most important event was the naval parade on the Delaware river, which was reviewed by naval and civil dignitaries. The harbor presented a beautiful spectacle, innumerable flags, and red, white and blue bunting en- twined with the city colors, blue and geld The buildings at the river front ana throughout the city were gaily decorated.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05

trtct thesame to be paid for out of the county treasury, on warrants properly drawn and allowed by the county court, out of any Kaone1 in the treasury to the credit of the road dis. trict If the county court so order, the com missioner may purchase wagons and graders to be used in any road district in the county, the cost to be paid pro rata by each district.
 County prisoners may by order of court be worked on public roads and for each day shall be credited with the sum of 75 cents on fine adiudged against them
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Celebrated at Hos,on.

Boston, May 2.-Dewey day tvas eel ebrated here by display of flags over the national, state and city buildings anG prominent business houses, and nlso by receptions held by patriotic societies. In many of the public schools there were appropriate exer- cikes
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
A Conscience Contribution.

Washington, May 2.-Acting Secre- tary Meiklejohn has received a con science contribution of s10 in gold coin The contributor, an ex-clerk, in his letter said: "This is for stationery of the government destroyed and used by me while a clerk In the war depart- ment."
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Dewey Day in New York

New York, May 2.-Dewey day was cele ebrated in the public schools in this city by especial exercises commence rating the victory at Manila, and by the flying of flags on all school build ings.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Injured While celebrating.

Mauch Chunk, Pa, May By the premature discharge of a cannon used in the celebration of Dewey day, three persons were badly injured.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Census Districts.

Director Merriam has completed the work of laying out the census districts. Arkansas has six districts, as follows:
 First District-The counties of Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross. Greene, Lee, Mississippi, Monroe, Phillips, Poin- sett, St. Francis and Woodruff
 Second District V Baxter, Gleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Lonoke, Prairie, Randolph, Sharp, Stone and White.
 Third District Benton. Boone, Car roll, Crawford, Madison, Marion, New ton, Searcy and Washington.
 Fourth District-C Conway, Faulkner, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Sebastian, Van Buren and Yell
 Fifth District-elark, Dallas, Gar land, Grant, Hampstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Little River, Montgomery, Nevada, Pike, Polk, Saline Scott and Sevier.
 Sixth District = Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chieot, Cleveland, Columbia Desha. Drew, Jefferson, La fayette, Lincoln, 0uachita and Union.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Have Not Compiled Win the Law.

w. A. Campbell insurance clerk in the auditors office, says no new fire in snrance companies have been author ized to do business in the state since the passage of the antitrust law, and that many are soliciting business in violation of the law, which requires that each fire insurance company must file with the auditor sworn statement of its financial condition, pay certain fees and fife a bond of s20, 900 to insure the payment of losses.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Th. cb,caao Dollar Banquet.

Chicago, May s.-The committee of arrangement having in charge the dol lar banquet. similar to the affair re- gently given in New York, have decid- cd to hold it on May 20, under the auspices of the Carter Harrison Un- ioList league.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05

Darmstadt, May Prof. Frederick Iarl Christian Ludwig Buchner, the author of Force and Natter" is dead. He was 75 years of age.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Warden sage's Successor.

New York, May 2.-Addison John son, of Port Chester, N. Y, succeeded o. Y. Sage as warden of Sing Sing prison,
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, May 2.-"Dewey Day" vas elaborately celebrated here in public schools.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05

hail storm about 1 p. m. brought more fcrcibly to mind the thunder of tuI guns and hail of shot that sent Mon t6io's fleet to the bottom.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
The Raleigh Was There:

The cruiser was the chief object of interst. The Narship was anchored at the extreme turning poin of the line
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Atp pittsburgh, Pa.

the first shot of the Spanish at Cor regidor.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
salute From the Vermont.

As the Nina turned into the Waila- bout basin, the guns on board the Vermont belched forth salute of 21 guns in honor of the president. Rear AGmiral Philip, with Captains Miller. Ide, Farnholdt and Arnold, greeted the president and his escort when they came ashore. President Mckinley, as the commandsnt, then led the others tip the yard to the Lyeeum building, in front of which all the officers on duty at the yard were lined up in special fulldress.
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
Went Up on the Nina.

The presidential party, which includ- cd Gen. Dodge, w W. Wheaton, Sur eeon Rixey, [. S. N. and Col. w. C. Brown, were received on board the government tug Nina by Commander j. D. J. Kelley. |. S. N, who was dele gated to escort them to the navy yard by Rear-Admiral J. W. Philip. The tug reached the yard at 10:40 a. m. and the visitors landed at the foot of Main street
The Monticellonian., 1899-05-05
AT BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.
The President and Party Paid . Visit of Ceremony and Inspec,
 tion to Admiral Philip.
WAS RECEIVED WITH ALL DUE H0N0RS.
ries and ships, the Party TOob Luncheon with Admiral Phiiik and Then. to the Thunder of . Ma tionrI salute, Departed.

New York, May 2.-President and Mrs Mckinley breakfasted early at the Hotel Manhattan. After break fast the president received number of callers. among then Gen. Green vile NJ. Dodge At 9:45 o'clock the president, Abner Mckinley and As sistant Secretary Cortelyou visited the Brooklyn navy yard