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The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Captured by Americans.

Phoenixville, Pa, Aug. 20.-The Phoenix Bridge Co.,, of this city, has received the contract to build the great kagashina yiaduct in Japan. The via duct is to be of steel, of five spans, and about 1000 feet in length and 100 feet high. Several leading European concerns were in the competition for the contract.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Anti-Dreyfua SuhtcrfuRe,

Paris, Aug. 22.-The anti-Dreyfu, press is resorting to all sorts of sub terfuges to counteract the effect of re, cent disclosures in favor of Dreyfus La Patrie has the effrontery to an. nounce that English papers paid Els, terhazy 25,000 francs to declare him. self the author of the borderean
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Willing to Do Better.

Havana. Aug. 22.-El Helraldo puh- fishes letter, sent to Mayor La Coste by the editor and assistant e,.- itor, Ricardo. Arnauto and Augustiu Cersantes, of the recently suppressed Reconeentrado, acknowledging that their conduct of that journal was criminal. and asking to be given ap opnortnnitY 10 reform.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE.
Forty-Etghth Meeting of the Ameri- can Association for the Ad-
 vancement of Science,

Columbus, O., Aug. 22-The forty. eighth meeting of the American Asso. ciation for the Advancement of Sci, ence opened in Townsend hall. Vice. president, Prof. Thomas Wilson, of the Smithsonian institution, delivered his annual address, in which he re. viewed the first practical scientific in, vestigation in prehistoric anthro. pology, which began in Denmark in the early part of the present century.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Stricken With Aphasia.

New York, Aug. 22.-Gen. Butter. field, chairman of the Dewey recep, tion committee, was stricken with apahasia at his summer home, Cold Springs, on the Hudson, Sunday. Apaba. sia is the loss of speeeh or interfer. ence with speech, as a result of an af lection of the brain.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
The Brazilian Ministry.

Rio Janeiro. Aug. Difficulty is being found in recognizing the minis try. Senor Olynthe de Magalhaes is go- ing to Switzerland to relieve Senhor Epitacco as minister to that country The former will be succeeded by Sen hor Severino and Senhor Maa will take the portfolio of industry and rail roads
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
 The Plague at OportO.

Madrid, Aug. 20.-It is announced tha: the bubonic plague was brought to Oporto, Portugal, by steamer loaded with rice from India, and that 10 cases altogether have been reported. Spanish doctors now at Oporto, how ever, telegraph that the outbreak of Inc disease is diminishing.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
A Big BIaze in Chicnyo.

Chicago, Aug. 2o.-An explosion of oil in the five-story brick building at .6c9 and 2631 Dearborn street Chicago, Friday night, gave the fire department the hardest fight it has had in three months. The big structure was filled with paints and oils from top to bot tom, and before the blaze could be ex- it had caused a loss of t2OO n0n
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
 CnII for Gold CertiiCnfPS

Washington, Aug. 2o.-The call for gold certificates in exchange for gold ,oin, according to the last reports, amount to $20 0.s21, 800. The estimated mount of additional withdrawals not yet reported is &, 100000
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Father and Son Lynched.

Wetumpl<a, Ala, Aug. 2a.-Peter Louin and his t5-year-old son, who were under arrest at Electric, near this place, charged with shooting Hall Jordan, respectable citizen, were taken from jail. Sunday, by . mob and lynched
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Orders were issued, on the 17th, for competitive examinations to be held September 15 in each geographical de. partment of the army for the promo. tion of enlisted men who desire to be. come lieutenants.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Bubonic Plague Spreading.

Madrid, Aug. 22.-It is reported here that case of the plague has devel' oped at Figuero, Portugal and there is rumor of death from the disease at Barcelona. It is feared that the epidemic is spreading.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Attacked oiympia's Sailors

London. Aug. 92.-A special dis patch received here from Eeghorn, Italy, says that five men have been ar. rested there on the charge of attack. ing and wounding some sailors who had come ashore from the United States cruiser Olympia.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Fifteen New Steamers.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-It is reported here that James !. Hill will build 15 new steamers for the trans-Pacifie trade of the Great Northern road, the present fleet being insufficient to han. dle the increased business.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

NJ. Mornard, who represented Mime. Dreyfus, in the revision proceedings before the court of cessation, has been summoned to replace the wounded Maitre Labori until the latter is able to return to his post. NJ. Mornard is, however, a poor substitute for Labori.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

An order for the organization of ten additional regiments of volunteers for service in the Philippines was issued by the war department on the 17th This order will add 13,09o men to the enlisted strength of the army and in- ereases the total strength of the army to 95,045 men. It will give Gen. Otis n fighting force of 62,45l men.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
CROSSED OVER INTO HAITI.
Revolutionary Band Disperses Without Fight-Watching
 the Hnytien Frontier.

Fort-au-Prinee, Hayti, Aug. 20.-A revolutionary group which assembled between Cupey and Esterovasa, in San to Domingo, has dispersed without Sighting, and re-entered Haytien ter ritory
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Coal Breaker Burned.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 92.-Mount Lockout breaker, at Wyoming, Pa, operated by the Temple Iron and Coal Co, one of the largest in the valley, has been burned. The loss is about Sl00,000; insured.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

The city of Havana was profoundly stirred, on the 18th, by the death of the young wife of Villegas, the former Cuban officer, whose cruelties to her had long been d scandal.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Government Troop. Driven Back.

Cape Haytien. Aug. 20.-The rein 'orcement of troops sent to the front oy the government of Santo Domingo in the efforts to suppress the revolu- ton, have been defeated and driven back at Monte, Christi
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Labori Continues to Improve.

Rennes, Aug. 2o.-The condition of Naitre Labori, chief counsel for Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, who was shot from .mbush on Monday last, is further inn proved.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

The German embassy in Washington has received from Baron Sternberg the full report of the Samoan com. mission and the draft of the proposed convention by which the treaty of Berlin will be modified.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

The state department has been in- formed by Consul Managhan, at Chem nitZ, Germany, that new trade ar engagement rhas been made between Uruguay and Germany by which each is guaranteed the same rights as the most favored nation, except that Uru- quay does not grant the special privileges given to Brazil Argentina and Paraguay.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

C. w. Bibble, manager, announced, on the 18th, that the Postal Telegraph- Gable Co., would handle, free of charge, all government telegrams regarding Porto Rican storm sufferers, and through its connection, the Bermudap Cable Co. and West India and Panama Cable Co.,, will also handle cablegrams of the same class gratuitously.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Racial Disturbances.

Prague, Bohemia, Aug. 22.-Serious disturbances have taken place at Grad, litz, a town 15 miles east of koenig. gratz, due to racial differences be. tween the Czechs and Germans.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

The board of aldermen of New York adopted resolution, on the 18th, au- thorizing the Dewey celebration com mittee to expend $150,000 without ad' vertising for contracts.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

The Spanish government urges all Spapards now in Portugal to remain Shere, with view of preventing the propagation of the bubonic plague ID Spain,
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
\ Cut in Sugar.

New York, Aug. 22.-The American Sugar Refining Go. has announced a reduction of 3-l6 cents pound in all its refined grades except No. NXXX. The cut was met by the refiners.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

The first national convention of the Young Peoples Christian Temperance union has been called to meet in Chi coga, SeptSmber 27 and 28, organzia ticn to be effected on Frances Willardt birthday in honor of her memory.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Col. JOunust's Faux Pas.
The Audience Disapproved.

An outburst of hooing and hissing came from the audience at such dis play of unfairness from the president. Judges and gendarmes quickly sup pressed the noise, but Col. Jouaust un- derstood the well-merited rebuke ad- mnistered him, turned red in the face
 The court adjourned for the day at
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

It is now acknowledged that the bu. bonic plague began in Oporto, Portu' gal, June last, since which time there have been 39 cases, 13 proving fatal.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

As Emperor Williams yacht Meteor has finished her racing season on the Cowes course, Capt. Ben" Parker, the skipper of that craft and II members fof her crew have received permission drom his majesty to come to the Unit ed States immediately, in order to help sail the Shamrock, in the races for the America's cup.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
SUNDAYS R|OI IN PARIS.
The Papers Pronounce the Situa- tion to be of Most Seri-
 ous Character.
THE GAUL0lS APPROACHES THE CABINET
The Radical Press Protests Agnfpst the Disorders md Hopes the Po- lice Will Prevent Recurrence Figaro Says the Government VIII Act With yigor

Paris, Aug. 22.-The papers of this city, in commenting on the riots which took place here Sunday, are unani- nous in proneuneing the situation to be of the most serious character. Ths conservative and nationalist organs ac- cuse the government of provoking bloodshed by unjustifiable arrests.
 The Gaulois reproaches the cabinet for not having taken measures to pre- vent the excesses.
 The radical revisionist and republi- can papers insist on the necessity of more firmness on the part of the min istry, and declare the ministers must defend the republic against secret machinations and attempts at an up- rising.
 Radical Press Protests.
 The radical press protests against the disorders, and hopes the police will prevent a recurrence of them.
 The Figaro expresses the belief that the troubles are over, and says the government has decided to act with the utmost yigor against NJ. Guerin, the president of the Anti-Semite league, who, with some companions, has been barricaded in the headquar- ters of the league since August 12. It also said the premier, NJ. Waldecll- Rousseau, thinks there will be no further disturbances in the streets of Paris.
 Sebastian Faure Blamed.
 The Rappel planes Sebastian Faure, the anarchist orator, for provoking the troubles at a time when it is the duty of everybody to urge calmness.
 The Petit Bleu and other papers urge the government, in view of the seri- ousness of the situation, to reassure the provinces by hastening the pro- ceedings in the prosecution of the cases of those who have been charged with conspiring against the republic.
 The Siege of NJ. Guerin.
 The Rue de Charbrol, in which is lo- cated the building in which M. Gueriu and his companions are intrenched. and it's neighborhood. present all everyday aspect. The investment of the beseiged Anti-Semites is being closely maintained, and the windows of the house have been closed A doc tor who visited a sick inmate of the headquarters reports that the morale of the besieved party is excellent, but that they are worn out by the pro longed loss of sleep.
 Churches VIII he Guarded
 From now on all the churches will be guarded by pickets of republican guards and attachments of infantry and cavalry will be held in readiness for eventualities. The damage done by the rioters to the Church of St. Joseph is estimated at 5000 francs The chirch is surrounded by cordon of po- lice, and no one is allowed to approach the building.
 Rioters Mostly Youths.
 It is pointed out that most of the persons arrested for rioting are youths from 15 to 20 years of age. The Rue Chabrol is occupied by the Seventy fourth and One Hundred and Thirty, first infantry, with fixed bayonets. All the approaches age guarded, and it is impossible to traverse the crowds
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

, The trustees of the Miami universi. ty, at Oxford, O., met in Cincinnati, on she 18th, and elected Rev. David Stan ton Tappan, D. D., pastor of the First Pre- sbyterian church at Portsmouth, to succeed Dr. Thompson as president of the university. pr. Thompson was recently elected president of Ohio etate university at Columbus.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Gen. Brooke will be called to Wash. ington, shortly, to consult with See 1etary Root concerning affairs in Cuba, HEe secretary desires to have the bene- fit of Gen. Brooke's knowledge of the condition of things in the island be- fore he reaches any definite conclu- sions as to a future policy for Cuba.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Gov. Poynter has abandoned the pro. ject of providing special train for the First Nebraska, and the disbanded volunteers will be forced to use the travelling allowance granted by the government. Over $15,O00 had been pledged by private subscriptions, leav, anR $20,00 still to be raised.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Capt. Dreyfus still lives almost ex. clusively on milk and eggs. On rising at five o'clock he takes glass of milk. He is then escorted to the court room under strong guard. On re- Burning to prison he takes a second glass of milk, and at one o'clock a ,soft-boiled egg and another glass of milk.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Walter Wellman and the survivors of the Polar expedition led by him ar rived at Tromsoe, Island of Tromsoe, Norway, on the 17th, on the steamer CaPella, having successfully completed their exploration in Franz Josef Land.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

The state department has received valuable report from the United States consul at Chefoo, China, show ing the great strides made by Ameri. can trade throughout China. It is in line with the views expressed by Pres. idept Schurman since he returned from the Far East.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Rioters Mostly Youths.

It is pointed out that most of the persons arrested for rioting are youths from 15 to 20 years of age. The Rue Chabrol is occupied by the Seventy fourth and One Hundred and Thirty, first infantry, with fixed bayonets. All the approaches age guarded, and it is impossible to traverse the crowds which are everywhere increasing.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Premier Right Honorable George Houston Ried, in addressing the farm. 'ers' conference in Sydney, \. $. WI promised that the government would assist them to get the best American machines, thus aiding in the improve. ment of their condition
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

. In the Peruvian chamber of deputies Deputy Nelez, on the 17th, made mo. ton that a note be addressed to the minister of instruction requesting an explanation as to why the council had decided to close the English schools at Callao. The motion was adopted.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Among Those Present.

Generals Roget, De Boisdeffre and Billet were present on the witness seats, and Col. Picquart took a place couple of rows 3ehind them. The colonel sat alone until NJ. Bertulus, the examining magistrate, whose evi- dence was so favorable to Dreyfus, en- tered and sat beside Pieqnart, warmly ahaking him by the hand
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Got Quickly to Business.

The court settled down to business quickly, and by nine o'clock five wit
 nesses had appeared at the bar. If this rate is continued, it is calculated the court will get through with the 90 odd witnesses by the beginning of September, and it is probable that the verdict will be delivered about Septem-
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Many Others Not Named.

This list does not include 36 who were drowned when the Jane Gray was lost. Neither does it include the last reported deaths from drowning of the men who left Hotham inlet for Cape Nome. The Indians have report ed the boats lost and the men drowned.
 The two Pickering brothers are said to have been shot by Indians, whom they ill-treated.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Mai. Inuth.s TooI.''

NJ Gribelin gave his testimony with nn honest dcmeanor and apparent sin ccrity but he did not strike one as be- ing particularly intelligent. Nothing in his appearance would contradict the contention of the Dreyfusards that ke was Maj. Lauth's tool in the machina- tions of the general staff against Col. Picquart, who listened to NJ. Gribeln with an air of contemptuous impati- enpe
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Rennes, France, Aug. 22.-The third week of the trial by court-martial of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus began without incident at 6:30 d. m.
 InrDa AffenHuu.e
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04
iowa an Masl,1ngton.

Washington. Nov 4.-The postoffice
Cleveland, Lucas county, has been es-
tablished and Thomas H. Mccullough
appointed postmaster.
Post,nasters omrnissioned-Elmer g.
Allen, Munterville; Jerome F.. Jackson,
Ortonyille; Fred Reinhart. Seigel.
IOWA PENSIONS.
Original-Edward G. Creel, Marshall
town, IS; Samuel II. Wark, Sc. Re-
newal and RESEMBLANCE. n. Gardner.
Oakland, Sc. Increase Christian
stamm. Alta, Sc to S..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04
No Endor,ed TOO Many Notes.

Chicago, Nov. Liabilities amount
ing TO almost 100000 are scheduled in
a petition filed in the United States dis
trict court today by Levi r. Doty, a
capitalist. who seeks relief under the
national bankruptcy act. The petition
er is president of the Northern Fuel
Company. His schedule assets aggre-
gate over 100000, consisting principally
of capital stock. The heavy liabilities
result from the failure in 1893 of several
large coal companies in which Mr.. Doty
was interested though it is stated the
filing of the petition has nothing to dc
with the petitioners present interests in
The coal concerns mentioned above
Much of the Indebtedness results from
the responsibility which Mr.. Doty took
on himself by endorsing notes for other
! persons. The creditors are not secured
except by the notes which they hold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04

Are You Rugged
Out for Cold
Weather :?

We've been talking about underwear
Tor several days and feel confident that
you are thinking strongly about order
ing something out of the common.
Munsing Pleated Union Suits for men
are growing popular-No shirt to roll
up, no drawers to slip down-all per-
fectly snug and comfortable. Prices for
men: $3.50, ST. $3.50, So, SS.75 and $3.50
per suit. Why not make break" and
try a Union Suit once?
Munsing Pleated Union Suits for
children: 80 and 20 cents, 81. SIPS, sl.5o
and 50 per suit.
Munsing Pleated Union Suits for la
dies: 81, s1.5o, 81, sou. s. and $3.50 per
suit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04
TO Welcome the soldiers.

Indanola. Nov. 4.-Indianola has
arranged to receive its quota of Fifty
first soldiers in royal style. A banquet
will be given by the citizens. public
meeting and campfire in the court
house, parades, receptions. etc, Will go
to make up a very interesting program.
Wednesday evening, November 8. is
the date and the banquet will be served
lin the parlors of the U. P. church and
will be free to the soldiers and their
families.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04

How about capes. jackets. separate
skirts. silk waists and fashionable
tailor-made garments Give our great
Mail Order Department a trial. We
return your money If for any reason
You are not suited, and you return the
goods promptly in good condition..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04
How about Your furs .

How about your furs2
Our fur manufacturing department.
will make any garment you desire. to
your measure, or Will repair or remodel
the garment You already have-charges
moderate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04

Stop that cough right away with
Mull's lightning Cough Cure; 25 cents.
For sale by Mcbride & VIII Drug Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04
Nv ahnu. tha l;ttla fallsso

How about the little folks?
We have received an immense guam
tity of Children's Jackets Coats. Reef
ers and Gretchens, in all coiors and
STYLES. Send age of child. together
With color desired and price limit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-04
Tourist Car via Iowa Central To Cali
fornta Points.

Commencing Wednesday, Nov. I, 1888,
and each Wednesday thereafter. the
Iowa Central will run through tourist
car to southern California points. Quick
time, through service and splendid ac-
recommendations For full particulars in
quire Of agents or address George s.
Batty. G. p. & T. A., Marshalltown,
Iowa.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-05-06
MANSLAUGHTER.

Guilty of Manslaughter and re-
commanded to the mercy of the
court" is the verdict rendered in
the case of James Fuselier and
Felix Olivier, for the murder OF
the negro boy, Felix Jones.
The trial commenced Monday
morning and Tuesday night the
Jury retired in their room for de-
liberation, and Thursday morning
brought in the verdict written
above. The punishment is moi
more than twenty years at HARD
labor in the penitentiary.
We learn that eleven jurors
wanted to bring in a verdict o.
guilty without capital punishment
and one wanted to acquit, and th'
verdict of manslaughter was
compromise to avoid mistrial.
All those who have heard tn
evidence proclaim that the verdic
should have been guilty as char
Red, therefore the accused can con
slider they have a mild verdict, AM
We do not believe that they viii
risk an appeal, for another tria
might cost them their necks.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-05-06
POLICE JURY.

Regular Meeting Of the Police Jury of
the Parish Of st. Martin Meeting
held Nav lat A. ID. 1899.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-05-06


The following copy Of partial report
Of the Grand Jury was now served on the
Police Jury and read:
The Honorable Felix VOORHEES,. Judge Of
the 10Th Judicial District Of the State Of
Louisiana.
We the members Of the Grand Jury
impaneled and sworn in and for the Pa
IRISH Of ST. Martin leg to submit this our
partial report.
We have carefully investigated the
financial condition Of this Parish and
find that 1t il indebted In an amount BE-
tween six and seven Thousand Dollars,
which does not include the Indebtedness
for the bridge across Bayou Techs at St.
Martinville. This indebtedness We are
informed 10 represented BY outstanding
warrants Of the Parish illegally issued
by the Police Jury. We feoommand and
demand as representatives Of the people
Of this Parish that the Police Jury stop
assuring warrants against Nm empty
treasury and that thew con6ne them
selves strictly to the law relative to the
issuance Of Parish warrants.
The Police Jury have gone beyond the
prerogatives Of their Office In issuing
warrants when there were no funds IN
the treasury to meet them. The law
strictly prohibits this.
We recommend that the Police Jury
hereafter simply approve accounts
against the Parish. We request that q
copy hereof be furnished the Police Jury
at it's next session on May 1st 1899. and
that this report be also published In the
different newspapers Of this Parish.
Respectfully.
ANAroLE CORNER, Foreman
On motion Of Mr.. Mr.. Martin. seconded
by Mr.. Gauthier., Be 1t resolved. Thai
the recommendation Of the Grand Jury
as to simply opposing hereafter accounts
against the Parish be complied with. thu
Police Jury combining themselves strict
ly to the law relative to the issuance Of
Warrants.
On motion Of same, seconded BY Mr.
Gauthier. voted and carried. funds wheT