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The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
A QUESTION ANSWERED

Work is progressing on the ncw state capitol building at Little Rock. How Is work pro gressing on new farm residences throughout the state.-Heber 1acksonian.
 The building of a new state capitol will in no wise hinder the erection of new farm resi- denees. In the first place the new state capitol Is not being built with funds raised from taxation Bear that in mind But If the funds were raised in that way, certainly the 50 cents or $1 which the average farmer would have to pay would not hinder necessary improvements at home. The thrifty, progress i've farmer who builds q new res idence when Il is needed is not the one to complain when pub lie Improvements are projected. It IS the fellow who rents a ten acre patch and ekeS out a miSer- able life wbo raises the howl. His entire taxes would scarcely buy salt for q healthy calf, and vet he is always complaining ot the extra burdens of taxation. We are not eritieising that class of men who are poor by reason of misfortune The fellow Nte speak of has had q thousand op- portunities to better his eondi- tion, but has preferred to go on in the old way, spending his wears halt in idleness and thrift lessness. trusting to chance and a very puny personal effort to keep the wolf from the door. Then he raises Shcol if a public enterprise is inaugurated, and complains that "the plutocrats are gobbling up the whole eoun- trY.' when an effort Is made to advance the state and her ma terial interests. We are aware that farm houses in Arkansas are not mansions, and many are poorly suited to the wants ot their owners But our farmers are moving in the right direc- tion Ne need to encourage themin building new houses and making necessary improvements. Wecan do them no good by put ting complaints i'll their mouths and sowing the seeds of discon- tent. In this connection the Democrat will observe that to be a successful farmer man must give the same attention to his farm that the successful busi- ness man gives to his business. Many business men devote at least ten hours a day to their business 312 days in the year in truth, this is the practice of. nine out of ten business men who are successful. Show us the farmer who gives the same .attention to his farm and we kill show you a success ul farm !
 In most cases he will live in
 I'd house and have plenty
 him Ark Democrat. !
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
Fuls, Hides, &c.

l have contract to furnish a concern with o,ooo pieces of fur otter, mink, coon and 'possum. Will pay the highest market prices. 1 will also buy your beeswax and all kinds of hides. R. D. WELLS. If.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
iEafeFgFnI' Friend

will do for every woman what it did for tn. Minnesota mother who writes the above let ter. Not to use t during pregnancy 3s mistake to bs paid for in pain and suttez.nq. Motbe,'s Friend equips the patient with strong body and clear intellect, which in turn are irnparted to the child. It felaxes the muscles and allows thesn to expand. It relieves morning sickness and nervousness. t puts all the organs concerned in perfect condition for the iinal hour, 50 that the actual labor is short and practically painless. Dan- ger of f-sing or hard breasts is altogether aYoi1ec, ard recovery t merely matter of few days.
 Druggists sell Mothers Friend for Si a bottle. The Bradficld Regulator Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
 Ge-d .oc oe. free illustrated book.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
Do Rabies Cry For it22

No! They more often die for the want of it. Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup is guaran= tocd to cure croup, whooping cough, colds, coughs, and bronchial affections ol the throat, chest and lungs and failing, the pur- chase money is refunded Sample bottles free. 50 doses for 30 cents.
 For sale by D. T. Hyatt.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

GoEBEL lost out i'll Kentucky. The certificate of election was given his Republican opponent, Taelor. Whether there will be further contest of the matter has not vet been decided.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

Born Fordyee and Warren are talking about building cot ton factories. Let every town in Arkansas build one if possible. Cotton factories will help build HID the state.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

ON next Monday the Republi- can majority in the Lower House of Congress will vote to fasten the gold standard upon this country.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
zE q E-z,

Asa cure for rheumatism Cham borIain's Pain Balm io gaining q wlde reputation. D. B. Johnson of Richmond, Ind, has been troubled with that ailment since 1862. In speaking of it he says: Il never found anything that would relieve me until used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. il acts like magic with me. My foot was swollen and paining me very much, but one good application of Pain Balm relieved me.
 For sale by Brown, MeQuiston X Co.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

GovERNoRJones is an out-and- out eXpansionist. Like most other expansionists, he believes in retaining all of the territory acquired by our war with Snain
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

TIE Populist leaders held a meeting at Memphis last Satur- day, preliminary to calling their national convention for 1900
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty five Years Constant Use
 Without Failure.

The first indication of croup k hoarscneSs, and in child subject to that disease il may be talk en is q sure sign ot the approach of aa attack Following this hoar>e- ness is a peculiar rough cough, If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy k given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the eroupy cough appears, it will prevent au attack. l. is used in many thous- ands of homes in this broad land and never disappoints the anxious
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

THE capital stock of the Gates Lumber Company has been in creased from S1Oo,o00 to $20O,- 0n0
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

TIE Hon Jefferson Davis is billed to speak at Rison, Cleve- land county, on the 21st inst
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
N. D. GOTHAM. Bus. Man.
FRIDAY, DEC. 15, 1899.
Es@57toriaY- E

TEXAS k soon to have all eX- tra session of the legislature.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

The above unless called for in the next two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
 N. II. SAVAGE. r. NJ.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
List of Letters Remaining in the F.. O. at Monticello, Ark,
 Unclaimed for 30 days.

John Alsop. NJ. Arnold. z. Z. Boyle. Dr. B. L, Barr. William Boulivare. CIV Curry. I. W.IIolmcs. Willie Horton. LII. IIillman. Ida Bett Jones. Amous Eaaegton. NH. Owens. [. (. Russell.
 Ioe Roger. Dr. NJ. Reynolds. Dr. C. B Stewart. B. r. Shelton. I. B. Scott. Dr. H. T. Stewart. Katie Young Col. bcttleton.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
Beach & Bowers, Minstrels.

Following Remember the Name at
the Margaret theater will come Beach
and Bowers MINISTRIES, appearing Sat-
urday evening. The Wichita Daily
Eagle, of recent date, tells Of the APP
pearance at Wichita of the company
as follows:
Beach & Bowers MINISTRIES gave two
meritorious performances at the Craw-
ford Grand yesterday. The matinee
was we'll attended, and last night the
company was greeted by a big house
This is the twelfth consecutive season
of Beach & Bowers. and they have
maintained reputation of putting on
a good minstrel show and are up to
date. A change of programme is an
nounced for each appearance here. The
company give a very creditable per-
Torrance. New songs and new gags
were rendered, and the bones special
ties of Bobby Beach and Otis Bowers
are the feature of the first part. The
musical team and the acrobatic work
are as good as most anything of the
kind that has appeared in Wichita. The
company has been doing big bust
ness in this state and has played to
standing room in all of the larger Kan
sas towns. There will be matinee at
2:30 to-day and performance to-
night
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13

Entries to-day at Tanforan and New
orleans, as reported by the local pool
rooms, are as follows:
Tanforan.
First race, purse, five-eighths of a
maie-Antoinetta 49, Ailenna lis; Giro
lib, Floridan ITO, Julietto 10, Bohardine
lo5 Tuthill 103, Tanoka 100.
second race, purse, three-quarters of
mlle-Yaruba 105. Magnus 104, Bloom
ing Chance 99, Mainstay 50, Monida SO,
Rieardo 20, Romany 80. OConnor 80.
ter mlies-Granger 1854, Fiji 1877 ]. o.
1877, Monita 125, Una Colorado l25,
Major S. 1875.
Fourth race. selling one and one-six-
teenth miles--Dare II. 106, Daisy f, 100,
Lena 49, Cyril SO, Rapid SO, Tom Cal
vert So, Ringmaster So, Coda &c. Owyhee
a. Ulm 81, Defiance 81.
Fifth race, Tanforan stakes one
miles-Advance Guard ITO, limerick
104. Bogus Bill 1902. Wallenstein 81. sun
clio 95. Hindoo Princess So, Jolly Briton
92
Sixth race, selling, three-uuarters of
a mile-Marcato 1O7, Montgomery 107.
Mike Rice 104, Don Quixote 1O4. Rio
Chico SO, Sweet William IS, Sybaras IS,
Montallade 95.
Weather, showery; track, sloppy.
New Orleans.
First race, selling. one mile-Russell
r. no. Chickamauga 105, Tom Gilmore
los, Ranger 104, Wandering Minstrel
1903, Indian 103, Scotia 1903, Deponah 100,
Fair American 103, Ben Chance 1903, Sa-
tan 100, Sadie Mills 10S.
Second race, heats, selling, three quar-
tiers of a mile-AIbert Vale 109, Sedan
100, Galiteo 80, Plymouth SO, Roger B.
So, Jim Hogg SO, r. Murphy 81, Match
box 81
Third race. steeplechase, short course
-Phoebus 1862, Boanarges 1856, Three
Forks $50, Zufallig 147, Brakeman IA,
Van Brunt 140, Fred Perkins 1877, Mar
Bile 13S.
Fourth race, selling, three-quarters
of mile-Merry Day 11S, La Grange
ITO, Judge Wardell 10, Blarney Stone
110. Virgins 107, Nancy Seitz 105 Doner-
zetta 104 Tom Kingsley 104, Everest
1o4, Lexington Pirate 1O4. Jim Gore
1O4, Criffon 1o1, San Jose 80, Fly Bird So,
Fred Bar "a.
Fifth race, selling. one mile-Astor,
Pan Charm, Traveller, DR.. Withrow,
Evelyn Byrd, Tewanda, Frank McCon-
NELL Acushia. Lillian Reed, Miss Dool-
ey, Nelly Prince.
Weather. clear; track, heavy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
A HOME WEDDING.
Miss Alma Bielenberg and W. I. Higgins
Married at Deer Lodge.

Miss Alma Bielenberg and W. L. Higgins
Married at Deer Lodge.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Deer Lodge, Mont, Dec. 1.-THE
marriage Of Miss Alma Bielenberg
daughter Of Mr.: and Mrs: N. J; Bielen-
berg of this city, to w. I. Higgins,
took place this evening at $3.50 O'clock
at the home of the brides parents on
Missouri avenue. The ceremony was
weld of Butte.
The brides maid of\ honor was her
sister. Miss Anna, and her bridesmaid,
Miss Augusta Bielenberg. H. P. Nap
ton of Anaconda acted as best man.
Miss Corey of Helena and Misses Hyde,
Galbraith, Coleman, Williams and Nc
Lean of the Alvalea club of which the
bride is member, acted as ribbon
bearers.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. ]. Bielenberg, was
born and reared in Deer Lodge and is
most estimable young lady. Mr.. Hig-
gins is a son of the late w. w. Hig-
gins, who was one of the city's Oldest
and most respected citizens, is prom
inent in mining circles throughout this
state, and he and his bride have the
best wishes of the entire community.
The out of town guests were: Judge
ton, Judge and Mrs. H. r. Whitehill
of Anaconda, Conrad Kohrs and wife
and daughter, Miss Katie, and Miss
Belle Corey of Helena and Rev. E. j.
Groeneveld of Butte. After trip to
the coast Mr.. and Mrs. Higgins will be
at home to their friends in Deer Lodge
January l.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
REVENUE TAX RULINGS
Commissioner Decides Certain
Documents Are Exempt.
STOCK REPORTS ARE FREE
And Notices OF Locations Also Are Not
Taxed-Other Certificates Pay Ten
Cents-New Rule for Cam
ceiling Stamps.

County Clerk Martin has received from
G. w. Wilson, commissioner Of internal
revenue, several decisions concerning
the taxing Of certain documents which,
under the state law, must be placed on
file. The commissioner rules that re-
ports of cattle slaughtered, notices Of
quartz location, water right locations
and the annual statement Of the stock
in the county are not, under the law,
certifications, and hence are not taxed.
All certifications however, except the
annual report of foreign corporations,
are taxed 10 cents each, the tax to be
affixed in revenue stamps
Previous rulings have held cattle re-
ports to be certificates. When the rev.
enue officers We're examining the office
some time ago they noted all such docu-
ments on file which had not been stamp
eel, intending to report them to the de-
partment.
Copies We're received in the city yes
terday of amended regulations as to
the cancellation of documentary and
proprietary stamps These are address
ed ito collectors of internal revenue
and Others and are as follows:
Existing regulations providing for
the cancellation of adhesive revenue
stamps by writing or stamping thereon
with ink the initials of the name and
the date when attached, or by cutting
and canceling said stamp with ma
chine or punch which will affix the in
itials and date as aforesaid and the
cancellation of imprinted stamps on
checks, drafts or other instruments,
by filling out the dates and blank lines
on said instruments in the usual man
ner of dra awning checks and drafts, or by
perforating through the stamp and
paper to which it is attached the
amount in figures for which said in
strument was drawn having proved
inadequate to prevent frauds on the
revenue which have been. and now are,
extensively practiced, said regulations
are hereby amended by adding thereto
the following provision and require
nent:
I'm all cases where a documentary
stamp of the denomination of 10 cents
or any larger denomination shall be
used for denoting any tax imposed by
the act Of June 10. 1898, the person
using or affixing the same shall, in adj
dition to writing or stamping thereon
with ink, the initials of his name and
the date when affixed, mutilate said
stamp by cutting three parallel incis-
ions lengthwise through the stamp, be-
ginning not more than one-fourth of an
inch from one end thereof and extend
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13

The following instruments were filed
yesterday with the county clerk and
recorder:
Deed-Andrew Christofferson and
wife to Lars Nelson and Andrew Mel
son. two acres at the northeast corner
of the Rasmus Hansen ranch, half a
mile east of Deer Lodge, with all i'm
provements except the church building,
$3.50.
Receivers receipt-Wililam Fleming,
the northwest quarter of the northwest
quarter and the south half of the
northwest quarter of section rs, town
ship IA north, range II west, homestead,
12O acres, 80.
Deed-John M. Reid and Mary A
Morris to Steve Clewett, lot II, block
2, Anaconda. $3.50.
Deed-Z. Q. Sawyer and husband to
John F. Sullivan, lot g. Birch hill allot-
ment, Anaconda, 81.
DEEDS. L. Cravens to Charles f.
Uhl the west So feet of lot 6, block So,
Anaconda. 81.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS
"Remember the Mainen

If any playwright can be said to
have mastered the use Of stage mech
anism Lincoln J. Carter is that man.
His newest play, Remember the
Maine" which will be the attraction
at the Margaret theater this evening,
is replete with these unique mechan-
ical effects, exceeding anything hereto
fore seen on the stage. Among them
may be mentioned the following: The
entrance of the battleship Maine into
Havana harbor, the explosion of the
Maine, the old wine vault with it's fall
ing foundation, the destruction of he
old Spanish fort by an American shell,
and Dewey's destruction of the Span
ish fleet and the bombardment of Ma
Mia.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
TO-DAY'S ENTRIES.

Entries to-day at Tanforan and New
orleans, as reported by the local pool
rooms, are as follows:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13

ing to within one-fourth of an inch of
the other end.
Where such stamp IS Cancelled "
cutting or perforating in any ! amer
authorized by existing regulations, as
aforesaid, the mutilation herein pro-
vided will not be required
This provision shall take effect and
be in force on and after Dec. Is, 1899.
&c. w. WILSON.
"Coln missioner.
Approved:
IL. J. GAGE, Secretary
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
What $40 Will Do,

$40 will pay for one years subscrip-
ton to the Anaconda Standard and
your choice of either one of two hand
some volumes-"From the Atlantic to
the Pacific" or History of Spanish
American War" Call at any office of
the Standard or remit to the home
office at Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
TIE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs when in need of the laxative effect
Of gentle remedy, than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13

Anaconda Cash Bazaar has removed
205 East Park avenue. Holiday open.
ing Tuesday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13

Ebony, rosewood and other toilet sets
at City Drug company's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-13
Filed for Record

Artistic bisque ware for holiday gifts
at City Drug company's.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-07
WILL NOT RAID CHINA
America to Keep Hands Off Despite
 Hints From European Powers.

Washington, March 6.-The United States government has remained abso- lutely passive throughout the execu- tion of the Italian project to secure an "open door" on the Chinese coast through-the acquisition of San Nun bay and outlying islands. Some days ago United States Minister Conger at Pekin acquainted the state department with the fact that Italy had preferred a request upon China for a lease of the spot selected, but has made no reports since and it is not known officially whether an Italian force has been land ed at San Nun.
 One of the highest authorities today saida "The government of the United States will not take any steps in regard to the Italian demand for Chinese ter ritory." In other words, our govern ment resisting from motives of broad policy, all intimations from other powers that the time is ripe for a raid by the United States on some part of the Chinese coast line, has determined definitely to keep hands off,
Arizona republican., 1899-03-07
CLAIMS FOR SUBSISTENCE
Soldiers Ask Pay for Rations Denied Soldiers Ask Pay for RatiOns That Were to Have Been Furnished
 Them at Santiago.

Washington, March GA good many of the enlisted men of the regular and volunteer army who served in Cuba in tend to present claims against the gov ernment for the value of rations which were not furnished them while at the front.
 The claim is based on the law which provides a ration per day for every sol dier of the army while on duty with other troops, or communication for ra- tions while on detached duty. In the Santiago campaign it was not possible for the government to supply the troops on the firing line with the regu lar amount of subsistence. The en- listed men who appeared before the Miles court of, inquiry today testified that they suffered from lack of provis- ions, and one of them estimated that
Arizona republican., 1899-03-07
TWO REPORTS SUBMITTED
Minority Finds Thai Attempt Was
 Made to Brtbe Utah Legislators.

Salt Lake, Utah, March 6.-The leg islative committee submitted a major ity and minority report to the joint as sembly this afternoon. The findings of the majority report are briefly as fol- lows: Tn the matter of the charge of bribery preferred by Representative Law against A. W. McCune, we find after most careful consideration that the charge is not sustained by the evil dence."
 The specific finding in the minority report is that A. w McCune did by use of money attempt to secure the vote of Albert A. Law, and that R. w. Sloan sought by improper means to secure the vote of State Senator w. G. Nebeker for McCune for United States senator. After reading the reports the joint assembly adjourned until 9:30 a. m. tomorrow, when the reports will be taken up for discussion.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-07
Americans Propose Vigorous
 Work in the Philippines
TROOPS BECOMING RESTLESS
General OfiS Proposes to Give FiTi- piHOS a Taste of Real Fighting Before inc Wei season SeiS in. parf of inc Philippine Commits sion Arrives at naniIa-Hn Af- tack RepulSed.

Manila, March 6.-The civil mem bers of the United States Philippine com mission who arrived here on Saturday afternoon from Hong Kong or the cruiser Baltimore, landed today and are now installed in quarters especially provided for them on the Malate water front. Until Col. Denby arrives the commission will be incomplete and can do nothing officially.
 The troops which arrived Saturday on the transport Senator and those that arrived yesterday on the Ohio are disembarking and alh preparations are being made to proceed with an az gressive campaign before the wet sea- son sets in. The rebels anticipating an American advance are throwing up defenses in every direction and it is reported that they are levying men and supplies in every province.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-07
FRANCHISES IN CUBA
The Question Now Before inc De-
 parfmenf of Justice.

Washington, March 6.-The depart ment of justice has before it the inn portant question of permanent fran chises in Cuba. The present case grows out of the application of the Commer- cial Cable company for the privilege of landing a cable in Cuba. The Western Union has filed protest, claiming that it holds a franchise dated December 4, 1866, good for 40 years. The legal point involved is as to whether such a franchise giving as it does a monop- oly, holds good now after the sover- eighty of Cuba has been transferred from Spain. The question of overrul- ing the protest, however, is subordi- nate to the government policy of granting permanent franchises in Cuba.
 It is eminently desirable, the war de- partment officials say, to break the monopoly of the cable company. The government has expended vast sum in transmitting messages to Cuba, Porto Rico and Manila. In addition to the vast amount of regular business which it is necessary to send by wire the department authorizes the use of the cable for many private purposes, all at government expense.
 There has been some protest from those in charge of the care of the cable fund which is rapidly diminishing, but higher authority has always held that messages which are not strictly off cial or to the value of the government may be sent There are inquiries made every day in regard to the health of the sick and wounded at Manila, and every official dispatch in relation to the health of the command causes other dispatches to be sent. It is rare ly that personal appeal to the sec retary of war or at the white house is not approved, and inquiries concerning individual soldiers and officers are Obligingly sent.
 The cost of the dispatches to and from Manila is $225 per word, which gives some idea of the great cost of maintaining communication with the authorities in the Philippines.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-07
ONLY OFFICIALS PAID.
Severe Criticism of American Authori- ties at Havana for Discriminating
 Against Santiago Province.

Santiago de Cuba, March 6.-Today orders were received from Havana di- recting the payment of the provincial officials, but these orders do not affect the 2,O00 laborers now out of work, nor meet the fact that the public works already initiated are suffering seri- ously from lack of prosecution. Thus far there have been no public meetings on the subject, but at the clubs and cafes the United States authorities at Havana are very sharply criticised for the course which, justly or unjustly, is regarded here os a most injurious dis crimination against the best interests Of this province.