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The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
To Punish Train Robbery.

A act to be entitled An act to pre- vent train robbing and train wreck. ing"
 Be it enacted by the general assem- bly, of the state of Arkansas:
 Section l. That any person who shall be guilty of train robbing. or holding up a railway train for the purpose of robbing. though no actual robbing be done. shall. upon convic- tion. be sentenced to hard labor in the penitentiary for term of not more than twenty-five years nor less than five years.
 Sec. ?. That any person who shall be guilty of train wrecking, or at tempted train wreeking. shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to hard labor in the penitentiary for a term of not more than twenty-one years nor less than five years.
 Sec. 8. That al laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed, and that this act take effect from and after it's passage.
 Approved May 23, 1901.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
As to Fire fpsurnace.

An act for the better regulation of the business of fire insurance, and to increase the pubic revenue.
 Be it enacted by the general assem- bly of the state of Arkansas:
 Section l. Any fire insurance com pany authorized to do business in this state is hereby prohibited from authorizing or allowing any person. agent, firm or corporation who is a nonresident of the state of Arkans to issue or cause to be issued any pol icy or policies of insurance or rein surance on property located in the state of Arkansas.
 Sec. 2. Any person, agent, firm or corporation licensed by the auditor to act as fire insurance agent in the state of Arkansas is hereby prohibited from paying directly or indirectly any com mission, brokerage or other valuable consideration on account of any poli cy or policies covering on property in the state of Arkansas, to any person, agent. firm or corporation who is a nonresident of this state, or to any person, agent firm or corporation not duly licensed by the auditor as fire insurance agent.
 See. 3. That whenever the audit or shall have or receive notice or in formation of any violation of any of the provisions of this act, he shall i'm mediately investigate or cause to be investigated such violation, and if a fire insurance company has violated any of such provisions aforesaid, he snail immediately revoke it's license for not less than thee (3) months, nor more than six (6) months for first of tense; and for each offense thereafter
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
pproyed May 23, 1901.
To Punish Kidnappers,

An act to be entitled An act to define and punish Kidnapping in certain cases"
 Be it enacted by the general assem- ply of the state of Arkansas:
 Section l. That any person who shall in any manner take into custody for the purpose of exacting a ran som or reward any man. woman or child shall be deemed guilty of kid naping
 Sec. 2. Any person who shall coun. eil, aid or abet in the crime Of kid. naping as above defined shall be deemed a principal and shall be pun ished as such.
 Sec. 3. All persons convicted of a violation of either of the two pre- eeding sections of this act shall be punished by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for the term of not less than five nor more than 21 years.
 Sec. 1. Al laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act Ue and the same are hereby repealed. and that this act take effect and be in force form and after its passage
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
RUSSIA AND AMERICA.
The Two Powers Seemingly in Ae-
 cord Regards China.

The Two Powers Seemingly in Ae-
 cord Regards China.
 New York, June IA special to the Herald from Washington says: Neith. CT Russia nor the United States will detail troops to garrison the posts to be established by the powers between Taku and Pekin. Russia's determina- tion to refrain from maintaining troops upon the territory of neigh boring empire is another indication of her purpose to pursue to the end the policy which she originally adopt ed.
 This policy is absolutely in line with that of the United States and, in fact, from what can be learned, it is the intention of Russia to act with this government in future questions discussed in Pekin. This attitude has given the administration much satis- faction. The points between Taku and PelIin which will be garrisoned by the powers, ostensibly to maintain a safe egress for the foreign minis ters in the capital, have not been fin ally determined, though it seems to be understood that troops will be sta- toned at Yang Tsung and at one oth- CT point near Tien Tsin. The size of the garrisons also remains to be es- tablished. From what is known, it is the purpose of Germany to distribute the brigade of four thousand men now in Pekin among the legation in Pekin and the two posts which will be established. Great Britain and France, the latter of which originally made the proposal for the garrisons. will also have troops in the garrisons. Whether the Japanese will be repre- sented in the forces to stay in China is not known.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
An Act of The Last Legfslature

The following act of the last legis- lature provides for payment of service rendered in overdue tax suits:
 Section 1. That the sum of $l.933.76 be and the same is hereby appropriat- ed out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated to pay registered auditors certificates of in debtedness for services rendered in overdue tax suits registered under act of general assembly, approved May 8, 1899.
 Sec. ?. The auditor is hereby au- thorized npon presentation of audi tors certificates of indebtedness. reg istered under act approved May s, 1899, to issue warrant upon the treas urer for amount of such auttodr's cer- titicates of indebtedness to be paid out of the appropriation herein made.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
ARKANSAS STAIE NENS.
Large Number of Acts Passed Upon
 By Gov. Davis.
GEHS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY STATED
c. G. James Convicted in Garland County ot Assault to Kill and Sentenced tn a Long Term in the Pen-smAlI Boy Badly Injured By a Train.
The Validity of the Anti-Gambiing snI

The Validity of the eAnti-GambIing BnI. In the case of Smith vs. The State,
 in Garland circuit court, involving the
 validity of the anti gambling act. Judge Dufie held the act valid, ex- cept section 4 Attorneys for the de- fense contend that the law was not constitutionally passed that the bill as it passed the senate preseribes one
 penalty, and as it passed the house another penalty is prescribed. It will be remembered that the engrossed copy Of the original bill after it's passage
 by the senate was lost or mislaid. As
 1t passed the house section reads as ollows: If any prosecuting attorney, city attorney. police judge, policeman,
 marshal or mayor of any city or town ! in this state shall accept any sum from any person, firm or corporation with the understanding, direct or i'm piled. that said person, firm or corpor- alton will not be arrested and prose
 cuted for the violation of this act said prosecuting attorney, city attor- ney police judge, policeman. marshal or mayor, upon indictment and con victton, shall be fined in any sum not less than s1.O00 and not more than $5,O00, one-half of said fine to go to the person, firm or corporation from whom the said sum was received and one-half to the common school fund" The bill as passed by the senate pro vided in section i. a penalty of $500 instead of s1.000 As the oth- CT sections of the bill as pass ed by both branches of the legislature are identical each prescribing it's own penalty, the court held that section may be eliminated without inyalidat- ing the others. and without destroying the purpose of the act.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
IN THE HID OF LABOR.
President 0'ConnelL, at Toronto, Ont, Declines to Discuss the
 Buffalo Strike.
THE MEN WINNING AT HARTFORD, CONN.
Paper Mills at HoIyoke. Mass to shut Down on Account of the Ma chtnists' StriISe-NeNvport News Ship Yards Men striLe-Men's De- mands Granted, Etc.

Toronto. Ont, June IA report that President O'Connell of the In ternational Maehinists' associationhas said that the action of the machin- ists of the New York Central in Buff falo, who struck on Saturday, was precipitate and contrary to the con stitution of the order was referred to Mr. O'ConneH, but he declined to say anything until he had interviewed the Buffalo delegation. The matter will come before the convention, but in any event it is expected the asso- citation can not approve of the strike, as it had not been sanctioned by three-fourths of all machiHists on the CentraFs system, as provided for in the constitution.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
MEAT GOES UP IN NEW YORK.
A General Advance in the Prices of Meats b3 New York Whole
 saIers and Retailers.

New York, June 4.-The butchers of this city have announced an in crease in the price of meats. The in crease will go into effect immediately. The wholesalers have increased the price of carcasses 10 s% and 9 cents pound, an increase of about 1 cent over ruling prices. Retail prices will be advanced from 1G and Is to IS and 20 cents a pound; porterhouse. from 20 and g to % and 25 cents; round steak, from t6 to IS cents pound and roasts from 111a and 171s to 12 and IS cents pound Veal prices re main the same, but lamb is scarce and higher.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07

An act to be entitled an Act tt amend section 343f of Sandels & Hills digest"
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Summary of Crop Conditions.

The government crop report, issued by the Little Rock weather bureau for the week ending May 2s. shows that light rainfall was fairly well distributed throughout the state. The temperature was decidedly lower and greatly retarded the growth of corn and cotton. Corn is being worked out and the stands are generally fair to good. Cotton chopping progresses rapidly. In many sections the stand is poor, while in others the stands are fair to good. Wheat and oats have been damaged to a great extent by the recent dry weather Irish potatoes are generally fair to good but some injury is being done by bugs in many localities. The prospects for fruit con. tinue good in most sections.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
GEORGIA SOLDIERS, HOME.
Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebrated at AtInntn, Ga, by the Open
 in. of Il Soldiers Home.

Atlanta, Ga, June 4.-The Confed- crate soldiers home, a state institu- tion for the care of indigent veterans, was opened here in celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis. Speeches were made by Gov. Allen D. Candler, Hon. Clark Howell, president of the senate, John D. Lit tie, speaker of tho house of repre- sentatives, and Mayor Livingston Mims of Atlanta. The home is beau- tifully situated about five miles from the center of Atlanta. Sixty veter- ans have been admitted.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Approved May g. 1901.
To Prevent slaughter of Game.

An act to be entitled an Act tt amend section 3431 of Sandels & Hills digest.
 Be it enacted by the general assem. ply of the state of Arkansas:
 Section 1. That section 3431 of Sandels & Hills digest be amended so as to read as follows:
 It shall be unlawful to catch. kill or injure. or pursue with intent to catch, kill or injure, or to pursue or chase with dogs without such intent. any wild buck. deer. doe or faWn in this state between the first day of March and the first day of September in any year; provided. the citizens of this state shall have the right to kill any wild or undomeaticated ami nal upon his premises destroying or in the act of destroying the crops of any such citizen at any season of the year, and it shall also be unlawful to catch, kill or injare or pursue with Intent to catch. kill or injure. any wild turkey between the first day of May and the first day of September in any year. and it shall also be unlaw. ful to catch, kill or injure, or pursue with intent to catch. kill or injure, any piannated grouse. commonly called prairie chicken. between the first day of September and the last day of October of each year, or any quail, sometimes called Virginia part. ridge, between the first day of March and the first day of October in any year.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07

for not less than one CD year, and if eensed by the auditor as a fire insur- ance agent shall violate or cause to be violated any of the provisions of this act, he snail for first offense have his license revoked for all companies for which he has been licensed, for not less than three t3) months nor more than six (6) months and for second offense shall have his license revoked for all companies for which he is Ii. eensed and shall not thereafter be Ii eensed for any company for one CD year from date of such revocation.
 Sec. f. For the purpose of enforc- ing the provisions of this act, the aud itor is hereby authorized and empow- cred to examine persons, administer oaths, and send for papers and rec. ords and failure or refusal upon the part of any fire insurance company, person, agent. firm c. corporation, li- censed to do business in this state. to appear before the auditor when re quested to do so, or to produce records and papers, or answers under oath, shall subject such fire insurance com pany, person, agent, firm or corpora tien to the penalties of this act.
 Sec. 5. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby re pealed and this act shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
MEMS DEMANDS GRANTED.
Eighteen Hundred Men Return to
 Work at Hartford, Conn.

Hartford. Conn. June 4.-Eighteen hundred of the men who have been on strike here have returned To work in six machine shops, the companies having granted their demands for a nine-hour day with ten hours pay, while agreeing to recognize local shop committees, but not the union committees About roo maehinists from other shops are still out, and the lockout at the Hartford machine screw works still continues. Union officials say this company offered to put nine-hour-day schedule in force six weeks from now, but the union rejected the offer.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Mnst prn,ide Gronnd Conrcction.

A physician in Vermont who sat reading in his litrary under a tele- phone instrument was shocked to death by lightning that came in over the wire during storm. His heirs brought suit against the telephone company for damage and the state supreme court decides in their favor, holding that there were two defects, either of which was sufficient to pre- vent the lightning arrcster from do ing its work. One of them was an in- excusable failure to provide ground connection.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
WAS CHURCH EXTENSION DAY.
Anniversary of the Board of Church Extension og the Evangelical
 Lutheran Charch.

Des Moines, Ia., June 4.-This was church extension day in the general synod of Evangelical Lutheran church. The annual report was read by Rev. H. H. Weber, of York. Pa, and was adopted. The report of the statistical secretary was read and adopted. The anniversary of the board of church extension was cele- brated tonight with addresses by Rev. J. Frederick W. Kitzweyer, of New York city; Arthur King, of Mid dle town, Pa; Rev. Herbert c. Ale. mann, of Philadelphia; Rev. s. T. Nicholas, of Allegheny, Pa, and Rev. W. NJ. s. Sigmund. of Columbus, Ind.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Settled Down For n Siege.

Chicago June Manufacturers and the 1,600 maehinists who have struck apparently have settled down for siege The strikers put out piel1ets in military fashion, but so far as known no attempts were made to engage non union men. The pickets are divided into companies, and these sub-divid- eed into squads, under the command, respectively, Of captains and ser geants. At stated intervals each squad is relieved by another.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Killing at Hot Springs.

Hardy Sherfeld was shot and killed in saloon at Hot Springs by George kilgore, barkeeper Sherfeld was drinking and it is claimed sent word to Kilgore that he was coming around to "clean him out" Kilgore was be hind the bar when Sherfeld entered, and only few words passed between the two. Sherfeld was shot three times and died within a few minutes. The dead man gained considerable no toriety in the famous case of Mrs. Horne Myers a few years ago. The woman disappeared and has never been heard from since. Sherfeld was in dieted for murder. it being alleged that he made away with the woman in or der to get possession of her property. The evidence against him was all cir cumstantial. and he was acquitted by the jury.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
To Amend the statute of Fraud.

An act to De entitled An act to amend the statute of fraud"
 Be it enacted by the general assem- bly of the state of Arkansas:
 Section 1. No promise to pay a debt or obligation which has been dis. charged in bankruptcy shall be valid unless such promise is in writing.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Liverpool Grain Imports.

Liverpool, June 4=Imports of wheat into Liverpool last week were: From Atlantic ports, 0 500 quarters; Pacific ports, none; other ports, f,ooo quarters. Imports of corn from At lantie ports last week were S6,900 qunrferS.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
ship Yards Mnchinists strike.

Newport News, Va, June fin ac- cordance with the plan announced sev- eral days ago, about 300 maehinists struck at the Newport News ship yard All other departments of the yard remain unaffected.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Kansas Crops in Danger

Topeka, Kas., June 4-The wheat crop of Kansas is in a critical condi- tion. The long drought and he rav- ages of the Hessan fly and wheat louse have seriously damaged it. A month ago total yield of oO,OOO, 900 bushels was expected. To-day that estimate is reduced 50 per cent.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
A Farewell Banquet.

Berlin, June A special dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger from Pellin says Count Von Waldersee gave a farewell banquet in honor of Dr. Mumm Won Schwarzenstein, the Ger man minister, Sunday, and toasted Emperor William and the allied sov- ereigns. Von Waldersee has sailed for Japan.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Trade With spain Restored.

Washington, June 4.-CommerciaI relations between Spain and the United States seem to have been full ly restored, and it is not improbab ble that our exports to that country in the fiscal year 1901 will be greater, with possibly single exception, than in any preceding year.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
AN INTERNATIONAL AFFRAY.
French, British and German Troops
 Get Into a Scrap.

Tien Tsin, June 4.-There was serious affray, Sunday, between inter- national troops. Some British fu- siliers who were acting as police here sought to prevent French soldiers from housebreaking, when they were attacked with bayonets and bricks. The fusiliers, in self-defense, fired n the air. This brought number of Germans to the aid of the Frenchmen. They numbered together 200 men. Five fusiliers fired again, killing Frenehm2n and wounding three oth- CTS. In subsequent fighting four fu- siliers, five Germans and one Japa- nese were wounded. The arrival of German officer and strong guard ended the fray.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
A Boarding House Turned.

A two-story boarding house on the corner of Second and Broadway at Little Rock operated by Mrs. McGas- kill, was totally destroyed by fire May 27. The fire occurred late at night and several occupants had mar row escapes.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
N!ALDERSEE. E.S DEPARTURE.
The German Commander Given a Grand Military Send-0ff or
 Leaving Pekin.
INTERNATIONAL TROOPS IN 4 SCRAP.
Russia Will Follow the Lead of the United states in Declining to Maintain Troops in Chinese Ter ritory, and is Likely to Side With Us on Other Points.

Pekin, June 1.-The departure Of Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee from Pekin was marked by great military display by the allied troops, the booming of artillery and the play ing of bands. The entire diplomatic body escorted the field marshal to the depot.
 Non Rauch, the aide-de-camp, and nephew of Count Ven Weldersee, will remain here to escort Prince Chun, the emperor's brother, to Berlin, where he will formally apologize in behalf of China for the murder of Baron Von Ketteler.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Pap.r Mills to shut Down.

Holyoke, Mass, June 4.-Every pa per mill in the city, except the Whit ing and Valley mills, is to shut down on account of the maehinists' strike. Nearly all the mills are running off the finished stock, but must shut down when that is done
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Murdered by Fellow servant.

Carver, Minn., June 4.-Andrew Tapper, bartender, killed Rosa Mix by cutting her throat. She was 20 years old. Both were employed in a local hotel Tapper attempted to drown himself but was caught and placed in jail at Chaska.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Firebugs at McconnensYrlIe. O.

Meeonnellsvllle, O., June 4. Fire bugs tried to burn this town, Sun day night, by starting several fires n the business portion. Several build ings were burned and the loss is heavy with no insurance.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Enters the One Cent Field.

Peoria, H., June 4.-The Peoria Journal, an evening publication now in it's tWenty-ffth year, has changed it's price from two cents to one cent, and appears in new form, printed on g color press.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
weII-Known st. Louisan Dead.

St. Louis, June 4.-Joel swope, well known for many years in the retail shoe business of this eitf, died sud denly at his home of chronic rheuma- tism, from which he had long been a sufferer
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
.Denth Dne- |. Old -Arc.

St. Louis, June Mrs. Hannah fletcher Stevenson, widow of Gen. John D. Stevenson, died, Sunday afternoon, at her home, in this city. Death was due to old age Mrs. Stev- venson was 89 years old.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Homine Pigeons Rapid Flight.

Louisville, Ky,JHne -Poeahontas. a pigeon owned by s. J. Sehreck, broke the local looming pigeon record, Sun day, by flying from Allegator Lake, Miss, distance of 400 miles on an air line, in 9 hours and II minutes.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
United States Will stand Alone.

Washington, June 4.-Announce. ment will be made in few days tha, the United States expects to retain only a small legation guard at the Chinese capital, and it is decided the guard will take no orders except from it's commanding officer or the United States minister.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
NIusical FastiVaI.

Arrangements have been completed for the fourth annual musical festival 13. Sixteen chorus clubs. from as to be held at Little Rock June F and fl. Sixteen chorus clubs, from as many different towns of the state. will be present.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07

New York, June 4.-Money on call nominaily at 3qSls per cent; prime mer- catntle paper 3&44i2 per cent. Sterling exchange easier with actual business in bankers bills at 4SSd4SSl4 for demand, and at 4S5a is5i4 for 60 days; posted rates 4S5Is and 4S9i commercial bills 4S4i4 0t4S5. Silver certificates nominaiiy at 63. Bar silver 60 Mexican dollars tS. Government bonds steady.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Voluntary 1ncrense of Wages.

Youngstown, O., June 4.-The na- tional Tube Co, of the United States Steel corporation. has voluntarily ad- vanced the wages of all the workers in the Youngstown plant, averaging 171s cents per day, The increase af- fleets 425 men
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Granted the Machinists' Demands.

Wilmington, Del, June 4.-The Betts Mills Co. and the Standard Ma chine Co.,, employing about 700 men, have granted the nine-hour day, with ten hours pay, to the striking ma chinists. The men have returned to work
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Unknown steamer. ni.nbIed.

Atlantic City, \. !. June An un- known steamer, disab blcd, is two miles off this city. She is drifting toward thei nlet. The Atlantic City and Ab- seeen Iife-saving crews have gone to her assistance.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
Home From Porto Rico.

New York, June 4.-Among the pas sengers who arrived on the steamer Ponce, from San Juan, was w. 1T. Hunt, secretary of Porto Rico Judge Hunt will proceed to Washington.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
ArbuckIca Advance susar.

New York June 4.-Arbuckle Bros. have advanced all grades of refined sugar ten points. This is still five points urder the prices of the Amcri- can Sugar Rcfining Co.