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The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Sanafa PrnceedinDa.

Little Rock, March 3l.-After the adoption Of some committee amendments to Senator Martins bill to facilitate the collection of taxes. it was ordered to it's third reading
 Senator Witt introduced S E. 2s7. fixing the salaries Of all chancelors in the state at G. .000 The vote by which Senator Buckners bill to protect game and fish failed to pass was recon sidered. placing the bill back on the calendar $. B. 76, known the revenue bill was made special order for April 5th.
 About two hours of the morning session was consumed in first reading of house bills.
 The senate refused to recede from an amend ment to n bill establishing state normal school at Fayetteville. The amendment from which the senate refused to recede substituted Mt Nebo in the place of Fayetteville con ference committee was appointed for the pur pose of reaching an agreement
 A resolution directing the secretary to secure a trained nurse for Senator Douglass, who was lying seriously i'll at his room in the Arkansas building. was adopted.
 II. E 252 tBlalocR), to compel all railroad companies in Arkansas to establish depots at certain points, was tabled after its third read ing.
 II. B. ls3 fTatum), to prevent fraud in weigh Ing and measuring coal and requiring the same to be weighed or measured before screening passed-yeas l6. nays :.
 A lengthy debate occurred on this measure after which an attempt was made to adjourn to April 3d. and failed
 The senate then adjourned to 93O Saturday
 The House.
 A motion to strike the communication ot Lit tie Rock business men accompanying the gov eruor's special message in reference to the antitrust law from the journal, and refer the same to the committee on insurance, was adopted.
 The chairman Of the committee on militia introduced bill appropriating sl 250 for re- pairing the armory in the state house yard, and for publication of history of the First and Second regiments
 Mir. Weaver sent to the clerks desk and had read resolutions Of the Fort Smith Conner
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Must Serve Their Terms First.

United States Attorney General Grigs has declined to permit the authorities of Pope county to try Harve Bruce and John Church for the murder of Deputy Marshals Taylor and Dodson until they have served their sentence for illicit distilling. Iii charged that Bruce and Church waylaid and murdered Taylor and Dodson while they were on hunt for moonshiners in Pope county about one year ago A big reward was offered for them by relatives of the murdered men. Shortly after their capture they were arraigned in Federal court at Lit tie Rock and sentenced to a term at Fort Leavenworth for illicit distilling.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
IHE NATIVES RETURNING.
Filipino Refugees Continue Return. ing to Their Deserted Homes
 in the American Lines.
THEY NOTE THE AMERICAN GOOD FAITH.
DeWey's Congratulations to Otis on the Army's work-The Philippine Commission All on the GrOund- Brig.-Gen. Otis Coming Home on the Transport sherman, Etc.

Manila, April 3, 6:30 p. m.-The na- tiyes continue returning to their homes. They are coming in all along the American lines, and many of them, seeing the promisies of good treat ment are fulfilled, are inducing their relatives to return to their homes. Maj.-Gen. Ewell s. Otis, commander of the American military forces, has re- ceiyed the following message:
 Dewey's Congratulations.
 "Hearty congratulations on the most magnificent work of the army.
 DEWEY"
 The United States Philippine con- mission, the last member of that body, Col. Charles Denby, former minister to China, having arrived here, will discuss the situation. The commissioners are hopeful of a speedy restoration of peace, believing hostilities will soon be confined to the habtual revolution ists.
 BriG.-Gen. Otis Coming Home.
 Brig.-Gen. Harrison Gray Otis sails for hme on board the United States transport Sherman. He says he be- lieves the insurrection has received it's death blow.
 The sherman will also have on board the sons of Col John Hay, secretary of state, and Senator Hale, of Maine, who have witnessed much of the fight ing with the army, and the bodies of Col. Harry C. Egbert of the Twenty second infantry, killed on March 26, and other officers who have recently fallen in battle.
 Wheaton Takes Otis Brigade.
 Gen. Wheaton has assumed com mand of the brigade lately commanded by Gen. Otis. The Third and Twenty second regiments, of Gen. Wheaton's command, are returning to this city.
 Dispatch From Gen. Otis.
 Washington, April 4.-The following cablegram was received at the war de- partment
 Manila, April 3, 1s99-Adjutant Gen. eral, Washington: Present indications denote insurgent government in peril ous condition; it's army defeated, dis eouraged and scattered. Insurgents returning to their homes in cities and villages between here and points north of Malolos, which our reconnoitering parties have reached, and desire pro- tection of Americans. News from Viz sayan islands more encouraging every day. OTIS.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
The Oldest Inhabitant.

Aunt Harriet, a eolored woman who lives in Scott township, Poinsett coun- ty, is said to be 132 years of age. Citi zens now past 50 years of age who knew her in their youth say she was an old woman as far back as they can re- member. She is blind and cannot walk, and the flesh on her bones has been gradually drying up for years.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
 Do Not Want Pensions.

Ben. T. DuVal Camp, |. c. ", of It. Smith, at recent meeting, adopted the following resolution:
 Resolved, That we are not in sympathy with any movement or contemplated move ment to the end that surviving ex-Confederate soldiers be pensioned by the general goyera- ment Of the United States; that we heartily endorse the sentiments Of the president of the United States as expressed at Atlanta and other places in his recent tour through the south to the effect that the time has arrived when the general government shonld take in charge the care and preservation of the burial grounds Of the Confederate dead who fell in the war between the states n
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
, %A}AS LEGISLATURE. IN s Proceedings of the VI hirty-Second General
 Assembly.
ATTEMPT TO AMEN D ANTITRUST LAW FAILS
Insurance Companies Threaten to With draw From the State Provisions of Anti-Trust Law Are Enforced-Special Message From the Governor the Subject.

Below is given the actual business transacted by the legislature the past week. Such proceedings as reading of bills, defeated amendments, etc, are eliminated. This report will enable the reader to keep up with the business done and laws enacted without wading through a detailed and voluminous ac- count of the proceedings.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Hanged at Glasgow, Ky.

Cincinnati April "A Times-Star special from Glasgow, Ky, says Bob Brown was hanged at o:35 a. m., and was pronounced dead in 12 minutes. lie made no statement on the scaf- fold and died without apparent fear. His crime was the murder of his aged father-in-law. Lewis McClelland.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Will Move Further Up Town.

New York, April 4.-The World says that Daniel Frohman is about to aban- don the present Lyceum theater build. ing on Fourth avenue, near Twenty third street, and occupy theater to be constructed by him at Broadway and Forty-sixth street. It will be known as the Lyceum theater and the stock company will be continued.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Outlook Bright.

It is probable the Frisco road will buy the Eureka Springs branch and extend it to Harrison through the min eral belt of the northwestern part of the state. From present indications, predictions of year ago that Arkansas would be in the lead in railroad build ing for the year 1899 seems likely to prove true.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
TO Fortify Port Stanley.

New York, April IA dispatch to the Herald from Buenos Ayres, via Galveston, says:
 "The British government is to send .40C men to fortify Port Stanley and other points on the Falkland islands. The gunboat Beagle, which is now there, will return to England and be replaced by the Pegasus.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
 Fell BnclS Dead.

Akron, O., April 4.-W. J. Wright, of Pittsburgh, president of the Phoenix Brewing Co.,, died of heart failure in the Hotel Buchtel. He was sitting up in bed when he suddenly gasped and fell back dead.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Florida senntorshjD.

Tallahassee, Fla, April 4.-The gem eral assembly, which meets here to- morrow, will choose d successor to Senator Samuel Pasco, whose term eX- pired March last. It is believed that Senator Pasco will succeed himself.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
To Certify to Thoir Reports.

H B 29, an act allowing school directors to
 certify to their general reports under their
 official oathS.
 That the annual and enumeration renorts Of the directors Of the various school districts Of the state Of Arkansas, shall be good under their official onthS when signed by them officially Provided that any director or school officer who certihes falsely to any such report shall be guilty of a miSdemeanor, and fined in any sum not less than & nor more than s25.
 Approved March z lsgq
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07

The chicken pie which is made in New England is toothsome morsel-a huge arrangement filled with chickens young In months and smothered in favorings elusive and beguiling. Whoever has eaten a real New England chicken pie never wants any other brand.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Accom- the Officer.

Serving q warrant of arrest on man at distance of 30 miles is a novel pro-
 ceeding, but such case is reported from Carroll county, Jake Lonagan was indicted at Fort Smith for selling liquor He was at Harrison, and learn ing of the indictment, called up Mar shal Hammack at Berryville and signi- fled his willingness To surrendr. Ham macl: read the warrant over the tele- phone to Lonagan and he gave bond before the commissioner at Harrison for his appearance at Fort Smith for trial.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07
Pretty Cold for This season of the Year.

Snow and sleet fell in Arkansas as far south as Little Rock March 2sth. At the latter place on the morning of the goth, water in vessels forge to thickness of one-eighth of an inch, and the thermometer registered 25 degrees above zero.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07

Perfect coeoons which are to be reeled off into thread for weaving are placed in the sun and steamed to kill the silkworm inside. Japanese raw silk ranks next to that of France and Italy.
 There is now small steamer on the Dead sea.
The Monticellonian., 1899-04-07

The name of ". Il. Buster appears among the list of wounded in the bat ties around Manila. He is a Pine Bluff boy, and originally went out with Com pany B, First Arkansas Volunteers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-17
Pndly Hurt by n Train.

Logansport. La, August ia young
man, stranger, while attemptingto board
moving train here today lost his hold
and fell. He had made an effort to catc,.
the train at the water tank and appar-
emily only caught with one hand and did
not succeed in catching with the other.
The train was just on the approach OF tho
Sabine river bridge when he fell, a distance
of about thirty feet, causing conclusion Of
the brain. He has never regained con-
seriousness. his jaws being locked. From
papers found on his person 1t WINS learned
his name was Finly Mckee and that he
had served as artifcer Of company d, First
Texas, and gave him as character excellent
and honest and faithful AS Segu.rz, Texas,
was named as his birthplace kilograms
were sent there and relatives located
Physicians In attendance have very little
hope OF his recovery. Kind hands have
him In charge and are doing all that can
be done.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-17
Victorin Lacnl.


Victoria. Texas. August 15.--.nus,,s.
Daniel fixed the bond of Norwood Nell
son, charged with killing Leon pela. A,
$4,000, which he has not yet been able To
give.
Editor T. G. Mcfarland of the Times
and wife went to Houston today.
Mrs. q. R. Cottingham returned Sat.
urday from six weeks visit to Cuero.
Mr.. G.. r. Murdoch, the Liverpool cot
ton buyer, who has represented Bateson,
Hooper 4 Co. at Victoria for seversil sea-
sons, Is here again.
There is considerable movement OF cat
tie Tor this season of the year, most of
the shipments being for export to Havana,
through New Orleans and Galveston.
Mayor Schneider has been advised that
the attorney general has approved the re-
cent bond issue for the city hall and street
improvements.
Mr.. j. A. Gano OF Nursery was In the
city yesterday, returning from Austin,
where he has recently purchased a dairy
business and will move to tlsat city at an
early date.
Captain A. Da Costa and Colonel d. G..
Proctor of Cuero were visitors in Victoria
at railroad headquarters today.
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SAN ANGELO ITEMS.
OIL Men Arc Quietly Prospecting In
Tom Green County.


San Angelo, Texas. August 16-The cor
nerstone of the Baptist church at Sterling
City will be laid by the Masonic lodge on
the 18th. Surrounding lodges have been
invited to participate.
Commissioners court has approved APP
plications of the following undor tho Con-
federate pension law; r. b. Mutt, j. Nj.
Craig, Mrs. Amanda owens, j w. Spiya.
j. w. Anderson. J, II. Herbert John H..
Cochran. /. b. Lowe. Sue Mitchell. John
d. Deane.
S. W. Merchants quarterly report shows
s4S3i 46 in the county treasury. exclusive
of school funds.
The Glenmore irrigated farm. near the
city. shipped one carload of onions east
today. This will indeed b news to the
Angeles and Tom Green county's caps.
Parties interested In Corsicana oil wells
have been prospecting in this section for
two months.
Rev. Father Joseph Moulin, who has
been seriously III with slow fever, Is i'm
proving.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mex Mayer Fort
Worth, August IL, daughter. The father
is the eldest son of Mr.. +. Mayer of San
Antonio.
Real estate has reached the highest
plont in the history Of San Angelo, 500
per front foot for u business lot 25x100.
Other sales are taking place at little less
while some locations are held higher
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-17
Gr,y,on County old Settler,

Sherman, Texas, August 16.--The Gray
son County Old Settlers association began
its four days picnic today. This is the
twenty first anniversary of this assoca-
ton and the occasion is made more inter-
esting than usual by the fact that the re-
union is held at its own park. grounds
having been recently purchased and fitted
up for these occasions. Mayor A, A.
Fielder delivered the address of welcome
In behalf of the city. Judge J. d. Woods,
president OF the Old Settlers association,
responded for the association. There were
at least 5000 in attendance. All railroads
brought In specials well loaded.
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$. 4. AND A. p. ASSOCIATION.
IA.a 4

Tee Wns BcIu at Hockp0rt
Rockport. Texas. August i5.--irhe San
Antonio and Aransas Pass association held
an important meeting here today. Among
those present were George r. Lupton
assistant general passenger agent of the
San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway OF
San Antonio; Charles Peterson OF Rock
Island president OF the association; NJ. O.
RaDney, secretary. OF Yoakum; Mossrs
u. b. Cole OF Corpus Christi. c. |. Swan
OF Normanna, II. Z. Attwater OF San An
tonic, c. s. Penneld OF Houston, president
Texas State Real Estate association; T..
Simpson OF Halletsyille. Cyrus Thomp.
l.. Cohn OF Beeville. 70. IL. Norvell oil
Rockport and many others.
The meetings was Of the executive CON-
mittee only which committed consists OF
the immigration agents OF the San Antonio
and Aransas Pass railway and the meet
ing being an executive one <Sns not public
II is given out for publication, how
ever that important plans were formu-
lated and partially advanced to completion
for an extensive system OF advertising OF
the country along tho line of the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass railway
Reports are coming from all directions OF
greater influx OF immigration 10 Texas
The coming winter and spring and the as
bociaton is shaping It's efforts to got the
greatest benefits from the movement.
The great success OF tho South Texas
truck growers the past year has encour-
aged them 10 make special efforts 10 push
the settlement OF the coast country with
thrifty class OF truck farmers and the
time Is now ripe for the movement.
The meeting adjourned at noon TO meet
at HalletsyAle August 2s- In the after
noon the Visitors were taken for sail
to the club house and other points OF In
terest. Before adiourning resolutions were
adopted thanking the citizens OF Rock
port and the press for the many courtesles
and Inequalities extended the sssocia-
tiOn.
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sRENHAM BRrErs.
Appoiu tmcnts TO Normal schools.
County n Heavy Flood sufferer.

Appel tmcnts TO Normal schools.
| County Heavy Flood sufferer.
| BRENNAN, Texas, August 16.--Hon. Hebcr
Stone, member OF the State senate, has
made the following appointments to tho
educational establishments OF Texas. Sam
Houston normal, Huntsville Miss Belle
Brewer. Caldwell; Miss Penn stockton.
Glddings. Prairie View normal; G. II.
Hogan, chappell Hill,
Hon. Dave c. Decker OF Quanah. who
represents the One Hundred and Second
legislative district, has appointed Jamcs
Ausby OF Old Washington TO the Prairie
View normal. The appointment wac made
through MIR. w. c. Henderson OF this city,
No suitable material for the appointment
could be found in tho One Hundred and
Second district.
BY the time Treasurer Charles r. Herhst
gets through paying off the claims allowed
by the commissioners court for the August
term he won't have any trouble taking
care of what spare change may be left In
his till, Claims have poured In on the
commissioners in perfect flood. The
destruction to county roads and bridges
by the heavy rains OF July has made busl-
ness brisk for the lumber dealers. Nine
dollars out OF every ten appropriated az
this term of the court have been for road
and bridge repairs. The biggest flood suf-
ferer of them all has been found, and
Washington county is the victim.
The examining trial OF Mac Hannah,
charged with killing Sandy Taplin at Bur
ton, was concluded before Justice Ewing
Wednesday morning. The defendant was
allowed bail in tho sum of $4,000, which
he furnished and was released from GUS
tody.
While driving on Sixth street Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. Fred kmsler and baby
were the victims OF runaway accident,
in which the latter received severe bruises.
Mre. 7. II. Dwyer entertained the Six
Hand Euchre club on Tuesday afternoon
The Athletic club entertained at cards
on Tuesday evening.
Several numbers not previously heard
here will be given Mt Firemen's Park by
the Second regiment band on Friday even
ing.
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ucnrne Personals.

Hearne, Texas, August i6.--Miss Stella
Smith returned today after several Says
visit 10 friends in Navasota.
william e, Austin is in the city from
the bottom today.
Or. T. p. Spring OF Cause Is In Hcarne
today
Miss Annie Adams of Mumford is visit
ing here today.
W. A. Mckinney went to Wootan Wells
yesterday to spend few days for his
health.
Messrs. W. d. Henson, II. VI. Easter
wood and II. II. Adams left this morning
for Franklin on business.
General Freight Agent George n. Tur-
ner OF the international and Great North
ern was here yesterday for a few hours
en- route to Palestine from Calvert where
he had business,
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Bryan, Texas, August 16--Miss 0cr>
trude Nall returned today from n visit OF
several weeks 10 Logansport, La, and va
rious points in East Texas
j. w. Coulter. Burt Norwood and NJ.
bonneville, Jr., merchants OF this city, are
IN the Eastern markets buying fall and
winter goods.
Mrs pink White is visiting in Cause
Judge Spencer Ford went TO Cameron to-
day.
Mrs, r. V. Kernole and daughter, Miss
Mamie returned today from visit 20 An
derson and Nayasota.
Miss lisa King has returned to her home
in Taylor after pleasant visit to Miss
Matte Tabor Of this city.
Miss Daisy Montgomery is visiting In
Marlin.
Judge John N. Henderson of Austin is in
the city.
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

wHARToN.--frh furniture for tho new
school house has been purchased.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10 comma In at. a I've
ly rate. over 100 bales were Bold Saturday.
RAYNER. --'rhcro Is considensbio demand
for homes In Stonewnll county just now and
several real estate eales arc reported
GRYAN.--The Bryan compress. after ox-
tonsive repairs and thorough overhauling,
started up for the season yesterday. IL works
TO perfection.
FORT WORTH October sorpr, Henry
Riley OF Montague county ia to DO tried here
for the murder OF Il. A, Horn. no havinE
secured change of venue,
TYLER. The commissioners court has de-
voted two dnya of ita time in examining pen
sion applications. Thlrty.two applications arc
ON Ale IN tho county Judges office
CALVERT. Some wlid animal believed to
be n MeNosn lion, has caused much excite
KIN or capture IL has yet be0n made
SANTA ANNA. Tho 1rat bale OF cotton
was brought ia town TUESDAY ana eelu 70
l.. l.. Shield Ut w cents. ory weather ~
cutting the crop down ut least 70 per cent.
WICHITA FALLs.--wess Maxwell OF Arch
or City Was lodged In tho iali or Wlohita
county by Special Deputy iohn 4. uhetha1m
and posse OF Archer county citizens. Ho ~
charged with killing John Cosgtns saturday.
August III.
coRsIcANA.--Ne oil territory Is being
discovered south of the oity by several wiia-
eating Arms but u In not snoa n, thas h .no
Il is found there will DO fortune IN manu-
for the finder.
CoRsICANA.--Abner Swanson, AGED II,
died suddenly about fourteen miles west OF
Corsicana. He had been picking cotton IN
tho sun got very warm ana drank irSoy
OF very cold water. Death onsueu4 IN Two
hours after tho 1rst chill came on him.
GREENvILLE.-A crop industry. Of new
and noat promising PROSPECTS Is the rnising
on broom corn. Mr.. poit Young had 800
acres on tho Holt old farm and Inns bt9su en-
gagged recently IN shipping the. product to
pointa In Illinois. II brings all the way rom
$40 TO $50 per ton and can no pfoanesu ~
the rate OF ton to three acres, wtlnh SHOWS
better paving crop than cotton by fhr',
IiILLsBORo.--S cases wero tried IN
the Justice court for Disturbing rengious
worship In which three defendants were nned
sos each The testimony showed that they
had Il lux OF whisky at Woodbury. chhrch ana
einiioninr themselves lust outside near tho
door Invited a number OF people 20 drink
with them an the time laughing ana tniking
boisterouBly. About seyenty-nYe Witnesses
were examined In the trial.
sWEETWATiaR,- Boone Dean. YOUNG
man ~ years OF age aud who was employed
40 n rectlon hand came 10 town 20 WISH MS
pnrontE on Saturday night. and remained ~
hotnn until lnte Sunday evening, whtn ne
started on foot for the section house, soon
inter- leaving n freight train passed golhh
enst and Il Is supposed that young peau
wnited too long before stepping 70 ons glns:
Tor mo train 20 pass His body was terribly
tern 10 piecos both iegs and one arm torn
on closs 10 the body aud the hand and both
feat eeyerod from the arm and legs ana
scattered along the track for more tnsn hhif
n mile.
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Georgetown Items.

Georgetown. Texas. August i5.--Miss
Lizzie Keliehor OF Taylor and Miss Louise
Ward Of Austin are visiting the family OF
Captain A. s. Fisher,
Miss Mamie organ OF Fort Worth Is
visiting Miss Ellen Breneke OF this place.
Mr.. Addie Deyer OF BRENNAN Is visiting
his mother here.
Judge r. u. Brooks. Robert A. John,
Dan 3. chessher and w L. Davidson went
to Austin yesterday
Miss Bessie Bunnell OF Taylor Is visiting
Rev. Father Joseph Moulin, who has
Miss Ethel Hons OF San Marcos 10 visit
ing Miss May, nee Hendley. this week.
The Hartford Insurance company's ad-
juster came In this week and allowed the
Floeger- Whiitenberg company $4,000 dam
ages on account OF their recent fire.