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The Anaconda standard., 1899-01-29
of the administration and republicans
are muttertng and are filled with an
guish.
They Were Faithful.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, Jan. 2S.-The following dispatch
was received this afternoon:
Great Falls. Mont, Jan. 2s.-To e. H.
Cooney, House of Representatives, Hell
ena: Accept admiring congratulations for
yourself. Bonner, Kelly and Stanton. We
have something left to be proud of yet.
WILLIAM NJ. BOLE,"
(And Many Others).
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
MARDI GRAs AT NEW ORLEANS
Half Fare Round Trip Tickets, Good Re
 turning February 2Sth.

On account of the Mardi Gras festiv- ities at New Orleans February 18th and 14th, the Texas X Pacific Railwa7 Com pany has authorized the sale of round trip tickets at one fare from stat ods in Texas, February Eth to 18th inc usive, and from stations in Louisiana febru- ary 9th to 18th inclusive Final limit on all tickets February 2Sth
 There is no more delightful 1ace to spend short winter vacation thsn New Orleans during the annual Mar6i Gras festivities With a citizenship com posed of every nationality, it is neces- sarily unlike any other city in the coun- try, with its quaint and varied styles of architecture, etc. Noother city observes this festal season in so grand and elabor- ate manner, and thousands ilurney from far and near annually ta enjoy the fun and view the sights of beauty and splendor To the stranger there is always accorded hearty welcome, and visit to the ancient French quarters of that city of itself will amply repay for the small outlay necessary to make the trip.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
IegieIntiNe Notes.

The present state constitution was adopted a quarter of d century ago.
 The bill introduced by Mir McCauley. Of White, if passed will considerably lessen the cost of courts.
 Senator Shaekleford's bill provides that lob- biests shall wear badge, that they may be recognized.
 John Ginocchto. the representative Of mum Der of metropolitan newspapers. was chosen clerk of the ways and means committee
 The legislature Is being urged to make suf- hcient appropriation immediately to enable the state board of health to stamp out and pre- vent the spread of small pox, now raging in several counties.
 The number Of bills introduced in both branches Of the legislature at the end of the 12th day was 2os Of which 76 were presented in the senate and l32 in the house.
 Senator Douglass bill exempting from taxa tion mining and manufacturing enterprises. has been amended, making the exemption for a period of five instead of ten years.
 Congressman Terry has introduced a bill in the United States house of representatives providing for mecadamized road from Little Rock to the national cemetery, a distance Of two and one-half miles.
 The legislature will be asked to pass bill providing for boiler inspection in order to pre- vent incompetent men from operating machin- cry. There were 26 boiler explosions in this state the past twelve months
 The following joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution was adopted by the senate:
 The SuretieS upon the official bonds of all state officers shall be residents of and have sufficient property within the state not exempt from sale under execution or attachment or other process of any court to make good their bo2dS. and the sureties upon the official bonds Of all the county officers shall reside within the counties where such officers reside and shall have sufficient property therein not exempt from such sale to make good their bonds, pro- vided that such officials, either state or county, may execute such bonds with some guarantee or surety company under such regulations ard restrictions as may be prescribed by the legis- lature.
 Senator McGehee,s bill authorizing the gov ernor to parole convicts provides that the gov ernor may, whenever he thinks best authorize and direct the discharge of any convict from custody and suspend the sentence of such con- Vict without granting pardon and prescribe the terms upon which a convict so paroled shall have his sentence suspended. The bill further provides that upon the failure of any convict to observe the conditions Of his parole to be de- termined by the governor, the governor shall have the authority to direct the rearrest and return Of such convict to custody and there upon said convict shall be required to carry out the sentence Of the court as though no parole had been granted him.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
THE vULTURES ARE STARVING
The Health of the City of Santiago dc Cuba was Never So Good
 Now.

Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 30.-The Cu- bano Libre publishes a long article setting forth its objections to the pro-. jeets of foreign capitalists for work ing "Cuba's virgin soil" constructing railways, establishing electric light plants, and carrying on similar inter- prises.
 'We do not want anyone to invest capital in Cuba except the natives" says the paper. America is proof of what monopolists can do in running country"
 The ball given by the Santiago club Saturday evening Was the most im- portant social event that has occurred here since the American occupation. More than 250 persons were present, representing the principal elements, American and Cuban, in Santiago so- ciety.
 The United States navy was we'll represented, the officers of the Detroit and Yankton attending.
 The health of Santiago was never better than it is now. Only one death has occurred within the city limits during the last five days. Nothing ap- preaching this immunity is recorded in the history of the city. The yul- lures, which were formerly the city scavengers, are starving, and now bounce on cats and small dogs-a cir constance very significant in illus trating the changed sanitary condi- tions. ~
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
PRECIPITATION.
Married the Second Time.

John Horn beck was married the sec ond time to Miss Francis Farrar at Fort Smith last week. The couple were mar ried in Missouri 16 years ago, and lived together continuously since. The ob- ject of the second marriage was to en- able Mrs. Farrar to draw pension, in certificate of their first marriage hav- ing been lost, the justice who performed the ceremony failing to maIs@ record of the event.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03

repair roads and grades at railroad crossings.
 S B. No. 49, to relieve husbands Of ante-nup- tinl debts Of wife.
 S B. No. 37, authorizing mechanics and arti- sans to sell property upon which they may have lien for work.
 After the adoption Of senate concurrent res- olution creating joint committee to meet the remains of the late A H. Garland and arrange for the funeral ceremonies, the house took 8 recess.
 s. B. No. 8 tRaines), to suppress sale or giv- ing away of liquor in prohibition districts and to destroy same when found was taken up and passed. The bill does not apply to native wine.
 Senate bill No. 4, the Shackleford bill, to prevent expenditures Of money by candidates. and compelling accounting of same, was taken up and discussed at length. An amend- mend to strike out the section requiring can didates to file sworn statements of campaign expenses was defeated on tie vote-46 to 46.
 Adjourned.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Mysterious Death

Joe Morrison, an Iron Mountain con- duetor, was found dead in his room at Newport. The cause of his death was the effect of two wounds in the right temple, produced by pistol shots, both of which came out through the same hole in the forehead. The pistol, which is supposed to have been used, was lying on the bed, with two chambers empty. It is not thought he committed suicide, but was murdered.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Serious Trouble at n Dance.

At dance at George Patrick's, 12 miles north of Ozark, Tom Parker quar- reled with F. H. Anderson about danc- ing with young lady, and a fight fol- lowed, Parker stabbing WA. Anderson, brother of the former, who interceded to prevent trouble, several times in the abdomen, from which he died. Parker also stabbed F. H. Anderson twice, in- fiicting a fatal wound.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Wants Protection.

F. w. Clapp, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ (Mormou), writes to Gov. Jones from Newburg, Izard coun- ty, asking protection for himself and family. Clapp states that he is being persecuted on account of his religious belief, and has been warned to leave the country or suffer death The mat ter was referred to the sheriff of Izard county
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Recent Pardons,

Gov. Jones last week granted the fol lowing pardons: Al Mason, convicted in Pulaski county of larceny and sentenced to two years; Jim Misenheimer, Izard county, fine of $50 for earring a pistol; Vim. Williamson, Sevier c,4:tv. serv- ing an eight-year sentence for man. slaughter; John Q. McMurry, Frank lin county, who served one year for counterfeiting, citizenship restored
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Iron Mountain Won,

The Iron Mountain won the contest with the Frisco over the control of the Arkansas Central in chancery court at Fort Smith. It is the general opinion the Iron Mountain will complete the construction of the Arkansas Central to Fardanelle and Beebe, making an air line to Memphis via Bald Kpob.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Chair Factory Incorporated.

Articles of incorporation of the Ar kansas Chair Factory have been filed with the secretary of state. The in- corporators are all citizens of Little Rock, and the proposed factory will be located within the penitentiary walls. A contract has been closed with the state and convict labor will he em- nloved
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
The House,

Routine business transacted Mir Head offered a concurrent resolution, which was adopted, directing the senate and house committee to hold joint sessions for the purpose Of agreeing upon a railroad commission bill.
 Bills were introduced as follows: No i80 (Bowers) providing for township elections on the question of a road tax: 1sl (Butt) for an appropriation Of & GOO to meet immediate ex- penses of state board Of health; ls2 (McGauley1 providing penalty against common carriers for damaging baggage; 1s3 (Tatum), to prevent fraud in the weighing of coal; is4 Barrow) to define gift enterprises. and authorizing munic- qualities to tax same 1s6, to protect stock own CTS from thieves; ts7. to provide for furnishing members with newspapers printing proceed ngs; lS9, to abolish fences east of St. Francis leveo in Lee and Phillips counties; 190 To protect employees on railroads: l9i, (PooD to amend sections 71l7 and 7l2I of the digest; 192 (Cottonl, amending sections 625l to 6253 Of the digest; l93 (CaldwelD, for better protection ot estates Of intestates; I94 fWonord) to make unlawful detainer a miSdemeanor; Ia5 (Martin Of CleburHe1, to refund to purchasers sums paid by tham for swamp and overfiowed lands lso Holt of Haward). amending section es69 of the digest; i97 Greer, to prevent the spread of hog cholera by cremating hogs so dying; l9s CWelton). to regulate applications rand issu- ance of subpnnas in criminal cases. I99 fWal- ker), to prohibit railroads from obstructing public crossings 2e0 fNance), to regulate sale Of native wine; POI tMears) to protect well makers 203 fBarrow1. to amend section 2li of the digest 203 Clark making 1t lawful for any number Of citizens who are taxpayers and citizens to make mutual pledges for their own insurance from loss by fire tornadoes light ming, cyclones or wind storms 20i (Stanfeld), for protection Of persons injured by railroads. 205 Williams Of PulaskD. to create the Plum Bayou leyee district
 II. E No. 4s 10 fix the salaries Of Izard county officers was read third time and passed.
 The house then adjourned
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Three Important Captures.

Ben Cannon. negro wanted at West Point, Miss, for the murder of white man, was captured at Helena by Con stable Pickle. Two other murderers, John Gibbs, wanted in Mississippi county, this state, and Henry Smith. wanted at Lyons, Mass, were also cap tured at Helena.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
To Be Mustered Out.

An order has been made by the war department that the Second Regiment, Arkansas Volunteers, be mustered out of service. For some time there have been wholesale discharges from the regiment, and at present it numbers A officers and 965 men.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
\ Negro's Revenge.

John Brewer. merchant at Raggio, Lee county, was murderously assaulted while in his store by negro named Henry Holden. About one year ago Brewer caused Holden's arrest for misdemeaner, and the latter swore he would have revenge, Brewer, though badly used up, will recover.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Barkman Admitted to Bail.

Joe Barkman, who killed Dave Ed wards at Texarkana, was admitted to bail in the sum of g, 300. Being unable to get out of bed on account of a wound received in the duel with Edwards, the examination took place at Barkman's house
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Civil Service Examinations.

Civil service examinations for clerk ships in the government service will be held at the following times and places: Fort Smith, April 10 and October 9, Lit tie Rock, April 10 and Il and October 9 and 10; Texarkana, April ' and Octo- bel. G.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Senate Proceedinrs.

Little Rock, Jan. 27.-A resolution by Senator Kimbell that joint committee of six be ap- pointed to receive the remains of the late Hon. A II Garland when they reach the state and arrange on the part of the general assembly for the funeral ceremonies. was unanimously adopted.
 On motion of Senator Kimbell the vote by which the bill to extend charter rights of the Lott road passed, was reconsidered and he then withdrew the bill
 After consuming considerable time in first and second reading of house bills II. B. No. l06 authorizing the town Of Marked Tree to levy and collect taxes for 1898 was taken up and passed.
 H. B No lie. to prohibit females from hold ing office in the general assembly, was de- feated-I9 to Q.
 s B. No. 1O providing that if prosecution has terminate such prosecution, read third time and passed.
 A special message from the governor calling attention to the smallpox raging in different sections Of the state, and urging an immediate appropriation for the state board of health, was read
 Senator McNemer introduced s. E, No. l02 appropriating Sl0 GOO for the immediate use of board of health, pending discussion of which recess was taken.
 At2p m the senate reconvened. On motion the MeNemer bill was referred to committee on public health,
 Senator Ktmbell introduced s. E Nc 103 to extend charter rights Of uncompleted railroads Senator Lankford presented S. B, f94 pro- vtding for complete revision of the road laws under amendment No 5, Of the constitution Senator Ferguson introduced S. E. l0s. to de- fine trusts and to provide for their restraint and punishment This bill Is copy Of the Ohio law
 The remainder of the days session was con- sumed in discussing Senator Hardy's bill to make 1t unlawful for school directors to em- ploy relatives as teachers
 The House.
 Immediately after roll call and reading of journal the house took up senate business, and after referring number of bills, passed the following measures;
 s. B. No l5, requiring railroads to keep in
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Prisoners Escape From Fort smith Jan.

Six prisoners escaped from the county jail at fort Smith by capturing the jailer and locking him in cell Two of the fugitives are Bob Trent and H. S. Wilson, charged with the murder of Ike Davis last fall at Huntington.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
 The H0Ose

Immediately after reading Of journal. a reso- luton protesting against the seating Of Brig ham Roberts, the mormon from Utah. in the United States congress, was read and on mo- ton was laid on table
 number of bills were introduced, as fol- lows.
 Il. B. No l5s (Greer)-To amend section 42ss of digest. prohibiting any eleetor from serving on jury twice during tho same year
 H. B No l59 (HowelD-To make 1t q misde- meanor for anyone to kill hogs in the woods without irst notifying his neighbors.
 H, B No l60, for the protection of wild Chi nese pheasants, was introduced. Also bill to assist road overSeers in securing an accurate list Of those subject to road duty
 II. B No. t63 (Aileyl-To entitle n husband to a cause Of action for the wrongful killing of a wife by any person or corporation.
 H, R No l6i (Blalock)-To prohibit the hir- ing or contracting with farm hands who have made prior contract for that year.
 H. B No, l65 (Chew)-ReQuiring foreign cor porations who do business in this state to des- ignate an agent upon whom service may be ob- tained
 H B No i66 QlD-To further provide for the lying-in expenses and maintenance of the child in eases Of bastardy.
 Il D. No. 165 (Casey)-To better apportion the taxes assessed on real esta e
 H. B. No. l69 (Martin)-To amend the law creating state board to build and construct state railroad
 H E. No. TO (Moss)--To amend section 6ss6 giving special judges So per day for holding court
 II B. No. IT cTrice)-To define lawful fence.
 H. B No. 172 Foster)-To cure defective &C., Acknowledgements.
 H R. No. 174 fNorman To regulate the fees in change of venue cases.
 II B. No 17o (Jones of Nevadal-Giving au- thority to county and probate judges to take acknowledgements to deeds of conveyance with in their respective counties.
 Mir. Head called up his motion to reconsider the vote by which $. B No. failed to pass The motion to reconsider prevailed, and after discussion the bill failed to pass. This set ties for the session the question of supplying members with newspapers and stamps.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Railroad Reincorpora,ed.

Articles of reincorporation of the Fort Smith X Western Railroad have been filed with the secretary of state. The proposed line extendt lo d Smith to Kingfisher I, P O. .E..
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Bie Fire at Prairepu Chieo. WIS,

Dubuque, la, Jan. 29.--A big fire is re ported raging in Prairie Du Chien. Wis. A block of buildings is said to have been destroyed.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Death of Oliver Wendell Holmes Brother
 John.

Boston, Jan. 29.-John Holmes. brother of the late Oliver Wendell Holmes. is dead, at his home in Cam bridge. aged S7. He was graduated from Harvard in 1882, and studied law. He praetieed very little, however, de- voting most of his life to study and literature.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
ARKANSAS STATE NENS.
One Man Stabbed to Death and Another Seriously Wounded
 at a Dane.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONICLED
A Mormon Elder Appeals to the Cover nor Ior Protection-The Suit for Con- troI of the Arkansas Central Won By Iron Mountain-second Regiment to Be Mustered Out-Brief Mention.
February Weather.

The following data, covering period of 19 years, has been compiled from the weather bureau records at Little Rock for the month of February;
 TEMPERATURE. Mean or normal, 46 degrees. The warmest month was that Of 1882, with an average Of 54 degrees
 The coldest month was that Of 1895 with an average Of 85 degrees.
 The highest temperature was 7s degrees, on February i6 1885, February 24, 1890, and 1891. February F. 1897.
 The lowest record was degrees below zero, on February :, 1895
 PRECIPITATION. Average for the month 4.8 inches. Average number Of days with .0t Of an inch or more TO-
 The greatest monthly precipitation was 12.74 inches, In 1892
 The least monthly precipitation was .o3 inch, fin 1895
 The greatest amount of precipitation in any 24 consecutive hours was 5fe inches. on Feb ary ? and 2s, 1880.
 The greatest amount Of snowfall recorded in the state in any 24 consecutive hours, was 4 inches, on February l, 1895
 Average number Of clear days, g. partly cloudy days, 8; cloudy days, i2 The highest velocity of the wind was 3s miles. from the northwest on February ', 1895,
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
Senate PrnceedInYs.

Little Rock, Jan. 28 8-There was but little business transacted in the senate, and after the introduction Of the following bills, an adjourn ment was taken 10 Tuesday. Monday was de- voted to honoring the memory of Hon. A. II Garland
 s. B. No. 106 lSmith1-To regulate the sale of native wine, Read twice.
 s. B. No. l07 (McMullen) To declare the premiums certain life insurance policies subject to taxation. Read once
 $. B. No. i08 lLambertl-To prevent partial ity, fayortism, delay and corruption in the add ministration Of justice. making 1t a crime for any person, officer or private person to con verse with person who has been summoned a juryman. Read once
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03

- s@.e.e with their employees on certain days m each month and attaching penalty of 20 i per ent for faillre, was read third time and i passed
 1 IL B. No. II CHumphreys), supplementary to the Prince good roads law, was read third time t.and passed
 The bill effects the following changes in the slnee law:
 = It makes each political township a road (oariets The county judge appoints the -+-ot overseers but at the first general election Ea oyerseers are elen1ed by the qualified eec- p' posy NV O EgsEsasss yssas 99gs P2s aee tso% 0f vud m be paid by work
 le county judge is
 mAnnelany toois and teams
 A 1o the work efficiently
 m. the house adjourned.
The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
STORY OF HIS LIFE.

Augustus H. Garland was born in Tipton county, Tenn, June II, 1882. In 1883 his parents removed to Arkansas. He was educated at St Mary's College and St Joseph's College in Kentucky; studied law and was admitted to practice in 1853 at Washington, Ark, where he at that time lived In 1856 he removed to Lit tie Rock. He was delegate to the state con vention that passed the ordinance of accession in 1861. He was member of the provisional congress that met at Montgomery, Ala, in May 1861, and subsequently of the Confederate congress- serving in both houses being in the senate when the war closed. He was admitted to practice in the supreme court of the United States in 1860, After the war Mir. Garland un- dertook to renew his practice in the supreme court but was not permitted to do so, accord ing to the act Of congress passed on June 24, 1885 requiring all attorneys and counsellors to take the iron clad" oath prescribed by the act Of July 2. 1892. Mir Garland filed brief in his own behalf in a case he instituted to test the eanstitutionality Of that act. employing as his counsel Reverdy Johnson and Matt H. Carpen- ter. He argued the case himself in masterly manner for which he received high credit, and the decision was in his favor. He was elected to the Unned States senate in is66, but was not permitted to take his seat. In 1874 MT. Garland was elected governor of Arkansas. He was elected to the United States senate without opposition in 1876 and was reelected without opposition, serving until 1885. when President Cleveland appointed him attorney general of the United States, which position he retained until the close of that administration when k> resumed the practice of law.