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The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
hard and keen gnawings reminded them

hard and keen gnawings reminded them that they had gone breakfastless, din- nerless and supperless.
 When True awakened, little shaft of sunlight shone through the small window, away up in the dimness of the steeple. It danced upon the cobwebs that covered the dusty beams until they looked as if made of gold thread. A great, long-legged spider was dragging a hapless fly into his web. The spiders web had been partially torn away, and the dust had been brushed from the beams in the corner near it. There was little sea fold in the corner covered with shavings and chips, evidently left there when the last repairing was done. But somebody had been up in that cor ncr lately. How otherwise could the spiders web broken? True wondered idly what anybody could have been there for, and then a sudden thought struck him that sent the blood rushing to his head, and made him for moment feel faint ana dizzy. In another mo- mcnt he was climbing up those beams nimbly as only squirrel or a boy could climb. He put his hand under the heap of shavings and chips, and it touched something very hard and cold. He dashed off the chips and shavings with which it was covered, and disclosed the bell tongue.
 True wanted to shout for joy, but he knew that be needed all biS Strapr+b just now, and restrained himself. He could not have lifted the bell tongue. even if he had not been obliged to cling to beam with one hand, but he could draw it along to the edge of the scaf- folding, and then with one mighty eff fort, he pushed it off. It came to the floor with crash that seemed as if it might arouse all Cherryfeld, and cer- tainly did effectually arouse the two sleeping boys, who sprang to their feet, Rob with a vague impression that it was the report of a cannon, and that his time had now come to fight something. It was happy moment when they realized that the bell tongue was found, though Penney did grumble that they ought to have been smart enough to find it yesterday" True thought that if he hadn't been awake when that sum- beam struck the corner, they never would have found 1t, for who would have thought that anybody would car " it away up there to hide it?
 It was no small undertaking to re- place the tongue in the bell, but, after
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Independence Day.

Fling out the flag, the starry flag, The banner of the freei The symbol of the land we love,
 The land of liberty! Our fathers with their willing blood Baptized that banner gay, So let it stream, it's stars agleam,
 On Independence day. From brave New England s rugged shore Washed by Atlantics waves, To western lands whose pebbly strands The fair Pacific laves- From Minnesota's swamps and swales To southern hummocks gay, Fling out afar the stripes and stars On Independence day! Fling out the flag, the dear old flag. The flag our grandsires won. The emblem of the land we love, The land of Washington, The blood of heroes thrills our hearts And bids us haste away, To consecrate with fitting state
 Our Independence day! Helen W. Clark, in N. Y. Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
BRIEF MENTION.

Forrest City has new ice plant.
 Fort Smiths new electric street rail- way is now in operation.
 Six new brick buildings are under construction at Hamburg.
 Andrew Wylie, timer, was fatally stabbed by negress at Texarkana.
 Fifteen freight cars were ditched on the Cotton Belt near Clarendon June 23d
 Ninety one teachers attended the White Woodruff county normal, held at Searcy
 The Racket store at Fort Smith was destroyed by fire. Loss, slO,00O, par tially insured.
 Peter Dougan, Choctaw construc- tion foreman, dropped dead in Little Rock bar-room.
 The Union Assurance Society, of Lit tie Rock, has been incorporated under the laws of the state.
 It is reported the Searcy X West Point and the Des Arc x Northern railroads are to be consolidated.
 It is claimed Conway has more miles of graded streets than any other city of the same size in the state
 The directory of the Bank of Newport declared dividend of 10 per cent and added s5, 900 to the surplus.
 ha of in Arkansas will be the same as last year of lines then in operation.
 At a mass-meeting held in Fort Smith resolutions were adopted protesting against the importation of colored miners.
 Lightning struck house on the Trulock plantation near Pine Bluff, and killed Jim Jackson and Wm. Pat terson, colared.
 ExRepresentative Jesse London, of Crawford county, was arrested at Alma, June 22d, charged with forgery and released on a $500 bond.
 Officials of the miners union have instructed all union miners in Illinois and other states to load no more coal billed to points in Arkansas.
 A Washington dispatch says Arkan- sas congressional delegation will sup port DeArmond, of Missouri, for the democratic leadership of the house.
 The Ozark Zinc Company. of Eureka Springs, filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The cap ital stock is s1O0, 0,oo0 ". NJ. Boles is president
 Geo. Warfeld, wealthy planter, while fishing near Helena, lost his right arm by the premature explosion of stick of dynamite, which he was in the act of throwing into the water.
 ExGov. Clarke announces that he will not be candidate for the United States senate against Senator Berry.
 The residence of Will Singleton, of Hot Springs, was struck by lightning and totally demolished. Several mem- bers of the family were slightly in- jured by falling timbers.
 The Arkansas Construction Company has entered into a contract with citi, zens of Fayetteville to build road from that city to connect with the Pittsburg & Gulf, the citizens to secure right of way to m;ngtop and bonus of s20,O0O.
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be no danger that he would go there again and discover the absence of the key.
 son, a stout lad of Is, paid a visit to the church. Archie, the son, came out, looking very warm and tired.
 Better have let them do it, and then make them smart for it, than to take all that trouble," he grumbled. "Or just give their fathers hint of what they are up to-"
 "Since they are so fond of jokes, I'm willing they should have bit of a one, '' said the sexton, rubbing his hands, gleefully. They'll catch it fast enough for breaking the church window"
 Rosy McVie stole out of the house that night after dark and delivered the church key into True's hands, receiv- ing in return an amount of candy and torpedoes that had cost a large share of the boys Fourth of July savings. But they were all satisfied that it was money well spent, for they had learned from sad experience that the results of breaking windows were never anus ing.
 It was about half-past four o'clock on the morning of the Fourth when the three boys unlocked the church door. s!t was very quiet for Fourth of July sTn6rning. Now and then came the banging of gun, the feeble popping 2 of frecrackers and torpedoes, and the dismal shriek of fish horn; but there were very few people astir.
 This stupid old town will get walk ing up in q minute now. And people ought to thank LIS. It's burning shame to have it so still. You may be sure they're making things lively over at Brownsville by this time.'
 Brownsville was a town on the other side of the river, where the boys meant to assist in the celebration after they had walked up Cherryfeld.
 "They won't thank us, you know,' said Penney Cole. Boys never are ap- preciated.'
 "I don't expect it will be just ex- actly thanks that we shall get" said True, drily, as he turned the key in the lock behind them. Anybody that's afraid had better back out now
 Nobody backed out. Six hands seized the bell rope. There was "a long pull strong pull and pull all together"
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Died at a Section House.

A white man died at section house on the Valley railroad near Caney Bayou, short distance from Pine Buff, whose name and residence could not be definitely ascertained. He was i'll and had asked permission to remain at the section house all night making his he'd on the porch, declining the prof fer of better accommodations. During the night he died. Some business cards were found among his personal effects bearing the following inscription F. w. Aiken, Expert Typewriter Adjuster, S55 Broadway, New York City" He was evidently about 40 years of age.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
 ON BOARD THE SHERIDAN.
The Transport Sailed for Manila Loaded Down With Recruits
 for Gen. otis.

Washington, June a7.-Adjt-G Corbin has received telegram from Gen. Shafter, at San Francisco, stat ing that the transport Sheridan sailed at six o'clock Sunday evening for Ma. nila. Gen. Young and aides, Col. Dag Eett, Maj. Quin-on and Companies B and H, of the Fourteenth infantry, go enlisted men and two company officers were on board. Troops A and r, Fourth cavalry, seven officers and 173 enlisted men; Lieut.. Moss and 25 meu, Twenty-fourth infantry; eight hos pital coTps men and II members of the signal corps were also on the trans port Recruits numbering 1,24S for the regiments already n the Philip pines were carried. In addition to this were a number of company officers ana assistant surgeons.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30

But no sound followed. They looked at each other in silent amazement and tried it again. They could feel that the bell swayed backward and forward; i; but 1t did not ring. What could be the reason?
 Somebody must have muffied it.' ex- claimed Rob.
 Well go up and see what's the mat ter, anyway said True.
 A long, long flight of steep and mar row stairs led to the first landing in the church steeple. Beyond that was a ladder leading to the bell loft. There was trap door which they pushed open, and all scrambled up to the loft.
 If here isn't go! The tongue is gone from the bell!" cried True. Now who do you suppose did that?"
 Rosy must have told on us. I just wish we hadn't given her all that can dy," lamented Penney.
 The great bell hung there empty, powerless to arouse any Fourth of July enthusiasm, and looking as sad as if it realized its dumbness.
 'I should just like to catch the fellow that did that" said Rob, fourishing his fist at an imaginary foe, as he did so, un- fortunately striking the trap door with his elbow, and causing it to fall with a crash. It was somewhat dark in the loft, now that the trap door was closed, the only light coming from a little round window, like porthole in a yes sel far above their headS
 Lift up the door. Rob. We may as well go down. Whoever took that tongue out wouldn't leave it where we could find it, you may be sure," said True.
 But when Rob tried to lift the door, To and behold it stuck fast. The iron ring which had once served as handle was broken off, and there was no way by which they could get sufficiently firm hold to pull with any considerable amount of strength. They tried to pry it open with their knives, but only sue ceeded in breaking them. And time was wearing away, and the Borrows- vile celebration must be getting to- ward its liyeliest.
 Its of no use to holler. Nobody could hear us," said Penney, despair ingly.
 It's a pretty place to spend the Fourth in!" said Rob, with a groan. How long do you suppose it will be be- fore they miss us ut home and come to look for us?''
 Why, they'd never think of coming
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
E r. CritteDden.

R. F. Crittenden, who passed away at his home in Crittenden county last week, was a descendant of Robert Crit tenden, first secretary of state of Ar kansas, and acting governor during part of the term of Gov Miller, the first territorial governor. R. F. Crittenden was member of the house in 1881 and a state senator in 1883.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
ARKANSAS STAIE NENS.
Deserted Wife and Mother Dies From Want and Neglect in
 Squalid Quarters.
EVENTS OF 1 WEEK BRIEFLY CHROHICLED
Senator Berry Recommends Three Demo-
 crati for Census supervisor-Deatho of An Unknown Msn-Colored Ministers Refuse to Adopt Political Resolutions.
Deserted Wife and Mother Dies in Poverty.


 A woman named Mrs Simpson, who removed to Little Rock from some point in Saline county several months ago, was found dead in her room on the morning of June goth. There was no evidence of foul play or the woman's having taken poison, and 1t is supposed her death was due to want and neglect. Little is known of her past, but when she first appeared in Little Rock, ac- companied by her two children, she told the officers of benevolent society that she had been deserted by her hus- band. She was given assistance, and did such work as she could in order to provide for her little ones, never com blaming, but bearing up under her burden as only a true woman can. When neighbors discovered that the woman was dead, her children. one an infant and the other years old, were sitting beside her corpse weeping
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Snitk Diamiaaed.

The antitrust suits brought by the attorney general in Pulaski circuit court against the American Tobacco Company and the Continental Tobacco Company have been dismissed. Assist ant Attorney General Jacobson says the suits were dismissed because it would be an impossibility for the state to prove that the defendants partici- pated in combination for the purpose of fixing rates or prices in this state, and that all the other antitrust suits will be dismissed.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Remedy Lies in Organization.

It is claimed the commission men and potato buyers have pooled issues. While potatoes are bringing from soc to slOO per bushel in the markets, the growers are receiving but 20 to 30 cents. The way to prevent this state of affairs in the future is for the growers to select some responsible party to visit the markets during harvest and dispose of their crops to the best advantage.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Fatal Runaway.

Mrs. T. E. Martin, wife of Chancellor Martin, of Little Rock, was killed in a runaway on the evening of June 22d. Judge Martin and his wife were out driving when their horse became frightened at two ladies passing on a bicycle. h turning corner Mrs. Martin was thrown from the buggy against telegraph pole, crushing her
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
win Pny for Government Timber.

The firm of Mclaughlin, Harrison X Co.,, of Batesville, has made tender of sl, ,16s. s5 to the government in payment for 52, ,091 feet of lumber alleged to have been cut from government lands. This is the case that attracted the attention of the senate last fall, when Senator Jones demanded an investigation on the ground that the inspector exceeded his authority in seizing the timber It is probable the offer will be accepted.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Negro " hitecappers.

A gang of negro whitecappers went to the home of Bill Jenkins and Jim Jackson, near Thornton, Calhoun coun- ty, took the two men a short distance into the woods and beat them unmer- eifully. The two negroes punished are industrious, hard working men, and the better class of citizens are inclig- nant over their treatment.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30

He sleepless lies with swearing tongue Because the old church bell is rung
 By some mschievous elf, Nor thinks he of that olden time When, just as midnights stroke would
 chime. Adown the lightning-rod he'd climb
 To ring that bell himself Il. A ". RuIletin.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Taking His Revenge.

Rafferty-An' wuz it tn Choinese thot invinted foirecrackers?
 Wun Lung (proudly)-Lessir!
 Rafferty (smiting heayilyl--Thin take thot, yer Mongolian brutei oi sot down on lighted bunch av thin yis- terday.-Golden DayR.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Signed tho Scale.

The Prairie Creek Mining Company, or erating mines near Huntington, and the striking miners, reached an agree nent and the men returned to work It is understood the company agreed to recognize the union and conceded the scale demanded
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Democratic Census Supervisors.

Senator Berry has recommended the following named gentlemen for census supervisor for the three districts allotted to democrats: First district, Cage Rem bert, of Phillips county; Second dis trict, J. B. Baker, of Izard county; Sixth district, Vim. F. Avera, of Qua chita county
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
ROUGH RIDERS REUNION.
Gov. Roosevelt Given Royal Speed. ing on His Departure from
 Las Vegas.
THE REUNION CONTINUED UNABATED,
The Rough hfders' and Citizens Psradc the Feature of the Thfrd Da>-The CoIors That FIoated over San Juan Hi1 Conspicuous in the Parade.

Roosevelt was given roya: speeding nt 1:30 a. m. on his depar ture for New York city.
 Roosevelt and party were accom-. panied to their car by prominent citi zenc of the southwest, among whon were Gov. Otero of New Mexico and Gov. Murphy, of Arizona. The mail train to which the special car was at taehed was half an hour late.
 A Signal for Cheering.
 Roosevelts appearance on the car platform was the signal for enthusi. astic cheering by the large crowd that had assembled. In fact, whenever he appeared during his stay here the en. thusiasm was almostunbounded. When the train finally pulled outof the depot on its journey northward and east. ward, the bands struck up the strain, of "A Hot Time" the crowd cheered and Roosevelt bid farewell to those who had delighted to do him honor.
 Refused to he interviewed.
 During his stay here Roosevelt re. fused to talk for publication on mat. ters of the day, such as the applica. tion of Gen. Otis for endorsements ir the Philippines. He stated: q re- fuse absolutely to give word of an interview to any one.'
 Although Col. Roosevelt has depart. eG on his eastward journey, the en- thCsiasm of his Rough Riders, who are hClGing their first annual reunion here continued unabated.
 The BIR Parade
 The Rough Riders and citizens par. ade took place at ten o'clock, under the command of NJ. H. Alburger. It was upwards of mile in length, with band of music heading each of the four divisions. The first division con- sisted of the Rough Riders, guests of the regiment and the citizens eom- mittee having the reunion arrange ments in charge. The Albuquerque band headed this division. Dr. F. E. Olney. cousin of ex-Seeretary Rich ard Olney, was the marshal of this di. vision. The Rough Riders, numbering over 100, were commanded by Col. Brodie, and lined up regardless of the various troops to which they belonged. Col. Brodies staff consisted of Mai. McC'intock, of Troop B; Lieut.. W. E. Dame, of Troop F; Quartermaster Coleman, Hospital Steward Charles A. Wilson, Adit.-Gen. overmeyer, Lieu tenants s. II. Williams and Frank Ream. of the Colorado national guard.
 The Regimental Colors. The regimental colors that foated on San Juan hill were carried by David L. Hughes, of Tucson, Ariz., a member of Troop B.
 The second division, commanded by B. Forsythe, consisted of the Otero guards, of Las Vegas; Juvenile Rough | Riders, Indians, etc, and was accom- panied by the Las Vegas military | band
 The third division, commanded by | r "A. Manzanares, consisted of the va. | rious civic societies, and was accom-. panied by the cavalry band of Santa | Fe.
 The Fourth division, commanded by | George Ward, consisted of citizens in vehicles and was accompanied by the
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Albert August Becker, the Chicago SausnKe-Maker, on Trial for
 Killing His Wife.

Chicago, June 27.-AIbert Angus, Becker, the sausage-maker accused oi murdering his wife and burning her body, was placed on trial. Ida Sutter- lin, the girl for love of whom Becker is said to have committed the murder, and who became his wife immediately after the late Mrs. Becker's disappear ance, appeared in court with Becker's attorneys and declares she will use in the sausag age-maker's defense the money she has earned by recent dime museum exhibitions.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
State Te,cber,, AmocIatIon.

The thirty-second annual session of the State Teachers Association closed at Newport June 22d. It was the most profitable and interesting meeting ever held, and there was large attendance, both of teachers and visitors. Many delightful addresses and instructive papers were heard. The election of officers to serve the ensuing term re- suited as follows: President, J. D. Clary, Fordyce; correspoL ding secretary, D. l.. Paisly, Conway; recording secretary, Miss Emma Mann, Pine Bluff; treas urer, Mrs. Sue Barkley, Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
Hon. J. J. sumpter Dead.

Hon. J. J Sumpter, citizen of Gar land county since 1s44, died at Hot Springs, June 22d. He was born in Warrenton, Warren county, Missouri, July ', 1s42. On the breaking out of the Civil war he enlisted in the Confed- crate army as a private in Company F, of the Third Arkansas Cavalry, and at the surrender he was commanding a company. He was in over 200 battles and skirmishes. At the close of the war he continued his law studies and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He was a member of the legislature of 1871, 1873 and 1874; sheriff of Garland county from 1874 to 1876, member of the National Democratic convention from 1876 to 1884, and member of the state senate from 1889 to 1891. He was prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and other leading orders.
The Monticellonian., 1899-06-30
President Laid a Corner Stone.

Adams, Mass, June e5.-President Mckinley laid the corner stone of the new mills of the New Berkshire Cot ton Manufacturing Co.,, here. Owing to the indisposition of Mrs. Mckinley, the party will start for Washington a. once. Mrs. Mckinley has a cold.
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ON TRIAL FOR WIFE MURDER.

assistant surgeons.
The times., 1899-10-12
A WEST POINT ROMANCE.
A Sergeant's Pretty Daughter and
Drummer Disappear.

WEST POINT. Oct. lit is now be-
lieved that the sixteen year-old daughter
of Sergeant Nifin has eloped with Drum
mer Durleip. The girl disappeared last
Saturday and Durleip left the band bar
racks the night before. No trace of either
has been found.
Miss Nifin has never been away from
home and knows nothing of the outside
world. She was regarded as a remarkably
pretty girl and one that could easily be
recognized from the description furnished
the police. Her walk is peculiar, owing
to a weakness caused by typhoid fever
Durleip enlisted in the band more than
a year ago. He is a fair-haired. slight
built chap. whose walk shows his military
training. 1t is said that Durleip and Miss
Nifiin were sweethearts. Should Durleip not
come back inside of ten days he will be
marked deserter. Sergeant Niffin is EN-
ployed in the chemical department of the
Military Academy. He is much Wrought
up about his daughters safety and has
asked the New York police TO keep look
out for her.
The times., 1899-10-12
THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
The Members Hold Their Forty-First
Regular Meeting.

The forty-first regular meeting of the
Washington City Library Association was
called to order by President Bolton in the
lecture hall of the Columbian University
last night The presiding officer announced
at the beginning of the meeting that he ex-
pected to have every member present give
detailed account of his experience during
the summer. The meeting was not called
for the purpose of transacting business, ne
seid but to give the members an oppor-
tunity to talk about themselves AT the
conclusion of Mr.. Bottoms talk Superin-
tendent Solberg, of the copyright depart
ment of the Congressional Library made an
address on the subject of copyrights, giving
partial review of the business OF his
department since his induction into office
The address was heartily appreciated by
the members present. Short addresses
were also made by Miss Clark, of the Agri-
cultural Department library; Mr. Hansen,
of the Library Of Congress; DR.. Adler, of
the Library of the Smithsonian Institution,
and President Bolton. The meeting was
brought TO a close at an early hour with
an address by Superintendent Boyden, of
the imperial council, Thirty-third Degree
Scottish Rite Masons. Mr. Boyden stated
that improvements which cost S75 600 had
recently been completed at the Scottish Rite
library, on the corner of Third and E
Streets northwest, and that there is nov
room at the annex for about 100000 vol
umes Mr.. Boyden said he expected that he
would be able to receive the members OF
the association in his new quarters some
time during the winter when they would be
given an opportunity to inspect the library
improvements. The meeting was then ad-
.journed.