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The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
AVAILABLE TESTIMONY.
His Father Was There to Speak for Himself. Hut the Lawyer
 Didn't Know IL.

A story told by Maj Menzies is being cir eui-ed through the ofic~s in the state house, of Nncennes lawyer who appeared for the defendant in a trial by jury and put on the witness stand boy from whose testimony he expected to gain great deal. 10 the confusion ot the attorney, the story told by the boy was greatly to the detri- ment of the defendant, and the attorney set to work to show that the boy was worth less"
 What is your eeeupation:" he asked the boy.
 "l work on my fathers farm, the wit ness replied.
 You don't do much but sit around do you?'
 Well, I help my father"
 sBut you re worthless. aren't youI2 Was the attorneys decisive question
 "l don't know whether l am or net re torted tue witness warmly.
 Then the attorney took another tack our fathers worthless man, isn't he4" Well. he works about the farm"
 The attorney here fastened an eye which gleamed with triumph on the jury and nailed the boy with glance from the other and sad:
 Isn't it true that sour father doesn't do enough work to prevent his being called Worthless:'
 The boy had ehafed under these unpleas- ant questions, and, summoning hts courage, he said loudly. 'lf you want to know so bad whether my fathers worthless, ask him; there he is, on the jury, ,'-lndianapolis Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
lowing taple:
Mean Total Temperature Rainfall
League of Colored Men.

An organization of colored citizens has been organized at Little Rock, which has for its motto the following: The race, whatever it's color, which gives itself over unanimously and un- conditionally to any one political party incurs the hatred Of the one it opposes and the contempt of the other. The one it serves has nothing te hope for from it; the one it opposes has nothing to fear; therefore, the former feels that it can never lose it and perseeutes It for its unreaeoning hostility The other despise it for it's unreasoDing fidelity, therefore it becomes a target for the abuse of all men, wall behind which scoundrels hide to steal people with out friend or advocate.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
|llA'l NEVIS.
Governor Jones Recommends Four Young Men for Commissions in
 Volunteer Army.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF CROP CONDITIONS.
Fatal street Duel Supposed Murderer Ioeated-Attempt to Assassinats Two Little Children-H of Gem eraI Interest Briefly ChronieIed.
Crops and Weather.

Abnormally high temperature pre- vailed throughout the state during the week ending August Ii, 1s99. There was general absence of precipitation except on Sunday, the 18th when scat tered showers occurred. The growing crops are needing rain badly, and if rain does not fall soon they will be greatly damaged. Cotton needs rain in all sections and in localities the plant is badly wilted and shedding its fruit. Late corn not doing so well on account of the hot, dry weather. Late potatoes not up, and in some sections are rottipg in the ground. The weather has been favorable for harvesting hay and very large crop is being put away in good condition. Apples continue 10 rot on the trees and the yield will be very poor. The mean temperature and total rain fall for the week at reporting stations are given in the following taple:
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Arkansa. Zinc Attracting Attention.

A Kansas City correspondent of the St. Louis Post-Dispateh says of the zinc regions of Arkansas: The Rocke- feiiers, by the Lanyon Zinc Company, an auxiliary, have undertaken to break the combine of the zinc ore producers of the Missouri and Kansas district, and to that end they will furnish cap ital 10 develop the Northern Arkansas district In zine countries the ground is expected to be developed out of the profits they themselves produce, and since there has been no market on ac- count of lack of transportation facili- ties. there has been no money for de- velopment. This is what the Lanyon Zinc Company proposes to supply, and at Melville, Marion county, it offers to advance on all ores two-thirds of it's market value. the remainder to be paid upon delivery of the ore by river on cars at Batesville. This offer will not only give the miners | supply of money for development, but it will stimulate them to abandon the quar- y methods and hillside tunnels now practiced and sink shafts in tight ground, where the first-class ore lies and where carbon ates do not exist. It is only by deep mining that the Northern Arkansa' district may be fairly tested"
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
.F|VE WOMEN ASSAULTED.
Diabolical Work of a Black Brut3 at the Capital City C
 Arkansas.
CHE OF THE VICTIMS ELEVEN YEARS OLD
All the Crimes Were Committed Within Twenty -Four Hours-Hundreds of Citi- zens Join in Chase for the Nillian-A Lynching Narrowly Averted.

On the morning of the 10th inst, be- tween the hours of and II o'clock four respectable white women living !n the suburbs of Little Rock were assaulted by negro tiend.
 Following is the description of the negro: About 20 years old, heavily built, five feet five inches in height, dark copper color, almost black, and wor e a reddish brown hat and blue overalls. [.
 His victims were all accosted on the street in sparsely settled parts of the city. Three of the women were knocked down and brutally beaten about :a., head and body, but in neither case did the brute accomplish his purpose, the screams of the assaulted causing him to desist in his dastardly work and take to the woods.
 On the 10th inst. Mrs. Aiken. aged 50 years, was attacked while en route from her home to take down-t town car and roughly handled. gentle man passing heard her cries and hastened to her assistance. The negro escaped and, while the officers were searching al over the city for him, telephone message to police headquarters the following morning told of an assault on young lady near the scene of the first crime. This was about o'clock.
 About o'clock Mrs. Young. wife of cotton buyer, was attacked. She was knocked down and kicked in the side by the brute, sustaining internal in juries and broken rib.
 Just one hour later Mrs. Kennedy, in the same section of town, was as saulted on the street near her home She was accompanied by her two little children, who screamed so loudly that the negro fled
 At II o'clock, three blocks west of the point where Mrs Kennedy was as saulted. the f1-year-old daughter of c. w. Longeoy, 8 merchant, was at lacked, choked and badly abused. Tn struggling with the brute, the child was almost stripped of clothing .
 The news of these outrages spread rapidly, and soon officers and hundreds of citizens were searching in every direction for the guilty party.
 No occurrence of recent years in Lit tie Rock has caused so much excitement. report was circulated that suspect arrested had been identified, and mob gathered for the purpose of lynching him. Officers addressed the crowd stating that the man had not been positively identified. One of the lead CTS who proposed to lead the mob to the jail and lynch the negro under arr rest on general principles, was himself placed under arrest by the sheriff and locked up. Others were warned that if they continued to incite the mob, they would also be locked mp. This action on the part of the officers caused he crowd to disperse
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Army Reeom mmendstions.

In response to request from the war department. Gov. Jones made the fol- lowing recommendations for appoint Kelso, Jr., of Magnolia, seeond lieuten- ant in Company NJ, First Arkansas; ". c. Hudson, of Pine Bluff, first lieuten- ant in Company E, First Arkansas; c. II. Sayle. of Little Rock, major third battalion, Second Arkansas; Linn Tur- ley, of Forrest City. first lieutenant Company II, Second Arkansas
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
A Fable in StDcks.

Once upon time an operstor in stocks mas sold short. and ruin stared him in the lace unless the market should break. In his desperation he remembered having heard that honesty is the best policy. He tried to dismiss the foolish thought, but in vain. Finally, like the drowning man catching at the straw, he resolved to try being honest. The very next day lie put his design into ex- efeution, and he hadn't been honest more than 10 minutes when + of the leading bulls fell dead, they were so surprised nj him Herenpon the market naturally broke. and the operator could get all the stocks he wanted at his own figure. It is claimed that some; if not all, of these bulls had taken rsdishes and ham for breakfast, but that. it IS submitted. does not destroy the moral of this fable-Detroit Journal
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
FIend IDcart,ate.

most dastardl ycrime was committed near Portia, in Lawrence county, a few days ago. During the absence of Mir. Geo. Watts and his wife from home at night, their little daughters. aged 1 The childred, being frightened, left the house, going in the direction to meet their parents. They had only gone q short distance when some one fired at them from behind stump. putting 13 shot in the back of one and j in the other
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
BITS FROM ENGLAND.

Only one death from smallpox has been registered in LoDdon during the past l2 months.
 There is q district in Liverpool inhab- tied by G0.000 people where intoxicating liquor cannot be bought.
 It has been decided to have an exhibi- tion al the Guild hall. London. next wear of representative works by living British artists.
 Natural gas found at Ilcathicld, Sus- sex, is being used to light the railroad station there. This is said to be thc first practical use To which natural gas has been put in Europe.
 The chairman of he Metropolitan un- derground railway. of London. has an nounccd that at lie beginning of Oc- tobcr electric traction will he installed on the lines of the company. All who have cyerNisitcd London kpow that this wonderful system of underground roads is not particularly pleasing to ride on. owing to thc smoke and gas from the engines. The introduction of electricity will be q vast improvement, and will undoubtedly tend To inc, epse tke hasincss of the company.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
County Norm al ..

The following statistics of teachers normals held throughout the state this summer are furnished by the depart ment of eduestion Total number in- stitutes, white, 3+; colored, l5. Total white enrolment, 1,547; colored, 16l; aggregate, 9,30s. Total white attend ance. l,207; colored, 5s5: total, l,192. Percentage white attendance, 's; col ored 1s
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
New Police Force.

St. Louis, Ang. 22.-The new metro Politan police force organized under the law passed at the last legislative session. WAS put into operation by the swearing in of the commissioners and the officers and men of the force Tn. eonstitntionality of the law is yet to be tested. and the trouble will begin when pay day comes. as the city off cers will only pay the amount proviG- ed under the old law.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Jehu Baker. Condition.

Belleyille, Ill.,. Aug. 22.-The condi- ton of Jehu Baker took a decided turn for the worse Sunday night. There was increase of fever during the day, but on account of the eN- treme heat he became generally weak CT, and late last night his condition was worse than at any time since he became i'll. The members of his fam ilN are watching by his bedaide.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
EDUCATIONAL. NEW HAMPSHIRE
 MILITARY ACADEMY Prepares for Government Academies and Colleges Full Commercial Course Major E. F HYATT A. NJ, Principal, WEST LEBANON. N ii.
St. Edwards College,
 AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Conducted by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. The College is beau tifully situated on the Heights, three miles south of Austin, in healthy and picturesque locality. Every facility is offered for thorough Classical or Commercial course with Modern Lan- guages, Music, Shorthand, Typewrit- ing, Drawing and Painting as optional studies, under special resident teach CTS. For Catalogue and further par ticulars address
 REV. JOHN T. ROLAND, c. s. C.,
 President.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Severe storm in Io,yn,

Deeorah, la, Aug. 22.-A severe wind and rainstorn visited this city and vicinity Sunday, and did much damage in both city and country Trees were blown down or uprooted and numerous sheds and outbuildings blown over. A section of Steyer's opera house roof was lifted off and deposited in the street half block away, tearing down q number of tele. phone wires
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
he Social 1Ifon.f VI

Chicago. Aug. %. Margaret Potter. daughter of o. W. Potter, millionaire, has written q book, .trhe Social Lion. - that has set Chicago blushing and gasping. Under the name, Robert Do- Toy Williams" young woman who left school but few wears ago, writes things that few of the "realists" would dare to put before the public. No pub fisher would take the chance, so Miss Potter published the book at her own
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Int.r..t Crs.t.r Than Pr,uciunI

Capt. ]. R. II. Scott. of Russellville, last week rendered to the state treas ury for redemption s370 in state scrip issued September It, 1874, being his salary as a member of the constitu- tional convention of that year. The scrip is in &l0 denomination, and the accrued interest amounts to tl2 At on each piece, or total of sa3l.o2, prin- cipal and interest.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Fatal DtMcu.ty.

At New Lewisville a street duel took place between T. Nj. Harper. tele- graph operator, and E. Patton. About dozen shots were fired, and Patton was badly wounded, the ball passin g through his chest above the heart. II is said the trouble was the result of uucompimentary remarks made by Harper about some ladies.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Plead Guilty.

special term of court was convened at Hampton to try Wiley Bunn, the self confessed murderer of Allen Mar tin six years ago. Bum plead guilty and jury was empaneled to assess the punishment. In his confession Bunr implicated a negro named John Dick. inson, who is now in the Indian Ter ritory
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
TIE DECLARATION or INDEPENDENCE.

General Washington $ =munCler-in-Ch;ef of the { authenticity duly certi Blaine. Sec. of State.
 bond paper in two colors seal of the United Stat
 ing and an ornament to mailed to any address
 Remit by registered lett or Pc. postage stamps to Adams Street, Chicago.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Twenty-Ninth Ready for Service.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 22.-Col. Hardin, commanding the Twenty regi- ment United States volunteers, which has been recruited at Fort McPherson, has reported that his regiment is now ready for service. The regiment will wait orders at Fort MePherson to leave for the PhilippineS
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Wealthy Merchant suicides.

sam Graham, wealthy merchant of Tuckerman, committed suicide by shooting himself through the brain with revolver. No cause is known for the act.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Killed While stealing Melons.

Gray. Col, Aug. 22.-Hasry Stain- finger, r years of age, was instantly killed, and Frank Murdoc<, also r years old, mortally wounded by Hem ry Bartholomus. whose melon patch. six miles east of here, they were raid ing. Bartholomus surrendered to the authorities.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Plea Ged Not Guilty.

St. Louis, Aug. 22=James Beachum, Albert Brown and Joseph Greer, d. legged to be the murderers of William Posten Scott. were arraigned for pre- liminaIy hearing in the court of crimi- nal correction. Each pleaded not guilty" and their cases were set for August 90.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
stiI More Counterieiting.

The Secret Service has just unearthed an- other band of counterfeiters and secured . large quantity of bogus bills, which are so clevery executed that the average person would never suspect them of being spurious. Things of great value are always selected for imitation, notably Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters, which has many imitators but no equals for disorders like indigestion. dyspepsia. constipation. nervousness and general de bility Always go to reliable druggists who have the reputation of giving what you ask for
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Awnried Free Scholnrshin..

Superintendent of Public Instruction Doyne announces the following ap pointments to fill the quota of scholar ships allotted Arkansas in Peabody Normal College, Nashville, Tenn: Miss Mamie Belle Dunbar, Dardanelle; Miss Winnie Bess Sappington, Little Rock Miss NJ June Camp, Beebe.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
shooting in Jackson Count,

At saw-mill near Auyergne. Jack son county. q man named Sparks was shot and seriously wounded by Will Pennington The shooting was the re- suit of dispute over the ownership of a pistol
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

New York Aug. 22.-Money on call firm st ~. Der Cel.t.; prime mercantile paper h4g per trfi sterling exchange stead y with actual business in bankers bills at l>it, 4t ta5i2 for demand, and at is30 4s3I& fot 64 daN-, posted rates. 4S312d4S4 and SiN G"nn"rGia ,is qslI hils 4S2.allS2 Mexican dol!4rs. 4Ib. Government bonds strong.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Condemn Lawlesspess.

A colored Baptist congregation at Pine Bluff adopted resolutions con demning crimes for which so many offenders are lynched, pledging their iuAls
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Ex-soldier Killed.

John Fortune, a member of the late First Arkansas regiment, was killed by negro named Sam Bentley on farm near Helena The men engaged in a tist-tght and the negro landed heavy blow just below Fortunes heart, which caused his death.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Killed By Lightning.

Jim Dawson, aged r, was instantly killed by lightning at his fathers home. in Saline county. The young man had. taken shelter in barn. and the light ming struck with such force as to drive his hat into piece of two by four scantling.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Used His winchester.

John Self and Jack Lamar, of Moss vile, Washington county, had dis pute over the settlement of small. debt, and the latter secured his Win chester and shot the former infIictly' proba bly, fatal wound
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Thirty Persons Injured.

Philadelphia, Aug. 22.-A head-on collision between two trolley cars ac- cured. Sunday, on the Norristown, Chestnut Hill X Peterborough railway, in Plymouth township, a few miles north of this city. Thirty persons were injured, three probably fatally.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Nil Despernn,iuuu.

Mlstress-You once went 10 a fortune. teller, kitty: Did she tell you anything that came true!
 Maid-No, ma am; but I'm young yet!- puck
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Lieut.. Drew Killed.
Alfred

Manila, Aug. 2s.-Lieut. Alfred Drew, Twelfth infantry, who was ma for of the Third Texas volunteers dur Ing the war with Spain, was instantly killed during an attack on the Filipino insurgents in the vicinity of Angeles, sn the 10th.
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A true and official

. ' copy. A Facsimile Of
 the Historical Doc u-
 ment. together with commission as Com continental Army. It's fled 10 by James c. I.ithographed on fine and showing the great es. Suitable for fram- any home Securely for 50 cents, postpaid. tr. money order. drafts WILSON & DAILY, 80 Ill. Agents Wanted
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
p,c.or and Patient.

Dr. Brown-Aren't You rather inconsist- .nt? You told me the other day that you are ten per cent better than you were when you first consulted me, and now you have rome here and want me to take 20 per cent of my bill.
 Convalescent-But I am not here this time for my heslth.-Boston Transeript.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
NIn,is il Gnod scnrr.

At the annual shoot of the Arkansas Sportsman's Association Dr. A. |. Will jams, of Hot Springs, won the state championship medal, making score of q out of possible 90.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
I.adtes Can Wear ahoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet IL makes tight CT new shoes easy Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching feet ingrowing nails, corus and banions. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c, Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S Olnsted, l.e Roy, \. |.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

1t is funny what small respect married people sometimes have for each others judg meat when you remember that each is sup posed to have picked out a perfect mate Boston Iranscript.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

q should think that such husband as Mrs. Meekleigh's would drivS herlt despera- tion" Never. He's too mean. He'd make her walk "-kansas City Star.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Though girl may weigh 900 pounds, ? say he AlanaNunk philosopher. she prob ably dear little fairy to some susceptible fellow. Philadelphia Record
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

After six years suffering l was cured by Piso's Cure.-Mary Thomson, 29! Ohio Ave. Allegheny, Pa, March l0, 's4
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

4 man has to be very much in love vii , | woman to willingly carry her parasol over Philadelphia Times.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

How Go you pronounce the word but teriney" asked the customer The last syllable is silent, stitfis replied the trades man.-What 10 Eat.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
His Optnfou.

MT Black-Dem Filipinos am yaller
 MT Johnson-Yes; but dat doan mean dat dey's muiatters. Dey's, a. inferior race. Puck
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
Live Stock Marker.
tom.
Finn nciai.

Quotations for uiddling range as fol lows. St. Louis. 5'.c, New York. 6 3-l6c Memphis, j l5-lG.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

"No.. positively eawn' go wheeling any more. sad ChollY. Isn't it fashionable" :" asked the vulgar person. "N.s Just pop uiaf. Iii Indianapolis Iou.1at
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

When man takes life easily it is hard to decide whether he is a philosopher or a loater.-Gown Topics.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Don't go to extremes-especially in your dealings with bees and %asps.-Ghleage Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Handy Nlissiles-An applicant for a teachers certificate in Reynolds county de fined bric-a-brac as something to throw at a dog.-kansas City Star.
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Halls Catarrh Cure is a Constitutional Cure. Price, 75c.

Hewitt-"Every rose has its thorn" Jewett-"Yes; the thorn.is the bill. Town Topics.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

and Fever is bottle of GRovE's TAsrELEzs CHILL TONIC. 1tis simplyiron and 9ainine in
 atasteless form. No cure no pay. Price, soc.
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25
THE MARKET REPORT.
EsDAY. Aug. p
Grain nnd Prov isiOns.

other grades. g 75q3. 9 Wheat No. ; red 74a14i2e. Corn No. : mixed. 33c Oats No, 7, 22c. li"y- Prairie. $.5ods .oo timothy meNl, $1.5oal00o; choice clover, .S.06die.00. Butter Creamery. l9n2le. dairy 15nlIc. Eggs Fresh l3c. Lard Bacon Clear rib 5Tsc Wool-Tub- washed, 20uHi 2c; Missouri and Illinois medium combine lg.ci. clothing. l91.c. other graGes, l3q l9c,
 Chicago Closing quotations. Wheat September. ilslc; December. 7Ss.c May 3li.m5lasc; December, 2S4sc May 2sssc Oats-August 20i.c, September, l97sc; De. cemter. l9tsc; May, 2li,a2l5sc Pork Au- ber ss3o; December. t..4o; January ss 47i3 I.ard-August, .ll7iq, September, SIT .q a.2o. october, $l..5, DecrmbeE s5.32i2 Jan s5,Gila septernbeI. s5.o7I za5.i0; October, &.12i4; December, Si S2ia January. N95.
 Live stock Marker.
 St Louis Cattle Fancy export. So 509 6Iu: butchers $Lonu5.D4: stoekers g 75a Packing, s450Q4s0: butchers $i.60a,4 go; light, s4. 25m4.90. Sheep Native sheep s3 0t p5.1a: yeailines, A25G5.no, spring .ambs. N.25Q65o
 Chieaso. Ii"ss,- Mixed and butchers. heavy ,4l5a435; iight, Si50q iS,ig' Cstee Reeves, s4.5om6.5o; cows and heifers g OC Ca @i Texas steers, Si21t '5; stockers sheep, s2.15n43o; lambs, tfDoa625
 kansas sttie-Netive steers, A.so g6;04. feNas steers. s3.cu5. II; Texas COWS GSodS30: native cows and heifers. E.. 25a b.25; stockers and feeders. s. .9505.o0. Hogs
 il'anH ", x. $ S S1i as2 56 PseGers ,o. s56l M workers st65M4.10. Sheep-Lambs. S55HI 5.50; muttoHs, &o0n4.25
The Monticellonian., 1899-08-25

Bacon When amau : iu iosa everythny G@9ut ..,t .4ok, ettlefent to him. lgbeft ! es # 5 the same Way wien he knock, his Statesm4n