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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-03
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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-03
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Under State g upervision.

Under State Supervision.
Pays s per cent on savings de- (
posits. Interest compounded quar-.
terly.
Pays 6 per cent on time certih-
Gates of deposit. not subject to
check. {
Issues savings certificates on
building and loan plan with definite
time of maturity and definite pay (
ments.
Loans on real estate to be repaid
In monthly installments running 4
from one to ten years. to suit bor-
rover.
Trustees-Lee Mantle. president;
Charles Schatzlein, vice president:
Frank w. Haskins. treasurer; J
Charles r. Leonard. attorA ~; A.
B. Clements. secretary; F. Aug.
Heinze. Henry Mueller. James y. )
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The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Fight With s Crazy Neg Q.

Officers had an exciting time taking into custody a demented negro named John Harerow at Little Rock one day last week. The negro visited the homes of a number of people and attempted to assault women when he found them alone, in each instance taking to his heels when his intended victim made an outcry. The police were notified and after a hot chase brought their man at bay in a clump of bushes on the outskirts of the city. Harcrow fought like demon, and when finally overpowered was almost naked, his clothing being torn into shreds by his captors. When arraigned it was seen that the man was crazy, and he was committed to the county hospital.
 Herman Carr, aged II years, was accidentally shot and probably fatally injured at Fort Smith by playmate named Joseph Danforth while playing with a 22-ealibre revolver.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Illegal Sale ofLinnnr.

An act to amend section 1862 of San. dels & Hills Digest.
 Section 1. That section 1862 of San. dels & Hills Digest be amended so as to read as follows:
 Section 1862. Any person who shall sell either for himself or another. or be interested in the sale of alcohol or any ardent. vinous, malt, fermented or spirituous liquors or any compound or preparation thereof, commonly call ed tonics. bitters or medicated liquors, without the owner or owners thereof shall have previously procured a li- sense, authorizing the same, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and upon conviction for the first offense thereof, shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars (s50). nor more than two hundred dollars (s200). Upon a second conviction for a similar offense shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars fsfo0), nor more than two hundred dollars (S200) and shall be imprisoned in the county jail any time not less than five (5) nor more than sixty t60) days. Upon a third conviction of a similar effense, shall be fined in any sum not less than two hundred dol- lars nor more than five hundred dol lars (s500) and shall be imprisoned in the county jail any time not less than three (3) nor more than six (6) months; provided, where more than one indictment Is found against the same party or parties at the same term of court if it be the first charge or charges of this nature against said party or parties. the same punishment shall be inflicted under each indict- ment as if it were the first offense, and each day of such unauthorized sell ing shall constitute a separate offense.
 Sec 2. This act shall not apply to nor repeal any law encouraging the manufacture and sale of native wine in this state Neither shall it repeal the blind tiger" laws of the state, orders of courts syd special acts.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
4 CAB[E {RON ROCkR|LL.
Press Report of Probable Early Agreement on the Indemnity
 Question Corroborated.
OFFICIALS AT WASHINGTON HOPEFUL.
The DoNvnEer Empress An Said to Have n New Scheme Matching Which COntempIates the setting Aside of the Emperor and Eleyat- ing Prince Tuan's Son.

Washington, June 1s.-A cable gram has been received at the state from Special Commis- sioner Rockhill, fully confirming the press report from Pekin to the effect that an early and complete agree ment on the indemnity question is eX- peeted and that, too, on the basis of the proposition, yariously known as the American, British and the British-Ameriean. The officials here are hopeful that the presentwe will witness the close of the negotiations on the subject cf indemnity, though it is possible that further slight de- lay may occur through a yielding to the desire of one of the ministers to be allowed another opportunity to consult with his home government.
 Once the subject of indemnity is out of the way the withdrawal of the foreign troops from China will progress with rapidity. But there are still several other matters of the first order of importance to be finally ad justed by the ministers, and one that is expected to give the most trouble is that of the arrangement of uew trade treaties between the powers and China.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Released on Ball.

Robert and Tom Clegg, white, who killed the two eolored Flukers at Pine Bluff, have been released on s10,000 bail. One of the CIeggs and the young CT Fluker fought desperate battle up to their necks in water. the forme' succeeding in shooting his adversary when half drowned The officers found revolver, by dragging the riv- CT. with all the chambers empty. This weapon, it is claimed by the defend ants. belonged to Sol Fluker. When officers reached the body of E. E. Fluk. CT, so 1t IS claimed. they found m empty revolver. hot from rapid firing, in his hand. and in a small satchei which he carried was found another weapon. The Cleggs stand high in the community, and they declare they will be able to prove that they acted in self defense.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Mean Total
Fire In.ur.nos Agent. Organize.

At a meeting held in Little RociI last week. the State Fire Insurance Agents Association was organized The object of the association is to en- courage correct practice in the forms and principles of underwriting, to pro- mote mutual protection for. and social intercourse among it's members and general advancement of local agents and their companies, and to get IF closer touch with the insuring pub lie and acquaint them with the true aims and the principles if fire under. writing Allen Kennedy. of Fort Smith, was elected president; A. W. Mills, of Pine Bluff. secretary; J. F. Tankersley, Pine Bluff. treasurer.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Of Interest to Assessors.

In response to queries propounded by Assessor W. A. Cole. of Crawford county, Attorney General Geo. w. Murphy has given out the following unofficial opinion regarding features of the taxation laws:
 The tax list of the property-owner giving his estimate of the value of taxable property, is not binding upon you. It is a mere aid to you to make the assessment. If he estimates the value too low it is your duty to assess It at its true value, according to your best judgment. A fair estimate ac- eording to reasonable value is what the law demands. In this way only can taxation be equal.
 Notes given for rent of land are subject to taxation
 Mercantile corporations are required to enlist their entire stock of mer- ehandise at its fair value, as other merchants.
 Merchants, in the assessment of thelf goods, have no right to deduct what they may owe.
 You speak of a merchant who owns cotton, about 1000 bales. It is your duty to assess it, notwithstanding he may have borrowed the money with which he bought it.
 All property of telephone companies in your county should be assessed by you.
 The real and personal property of telegraph companies within your coun- ty, excepting their lines, should be as sessed by you. This means, of course, the real property they own, and their office fixtures, furniture, etc.. in your county.
 The depots, etc, of railroad compa- nies in our state are made the subject of taxation by the railroad commits sioners, the governor. auditor and sec retary of state. You would not there fore be authorized to assess them.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Summary Of Cron condllInns.

United States Department of Agri- culture, Climate and Crop Bulletin of the Weather Bureau. Arkansas sec. ton, for the week ending June 10 shows that fairly well distributed rainfall improved crop conditions to a great extent Cotton is from 10 to 20 days late. the stands are poor to fair, but rapid growth was made dur ing the week Corn is fair to good in all sections. These crops are general ly clean in most sections. There has been a general improvement in the conditions of the Irish potato crop. Wheat Is maturing rapidly in all sec. tions and is being harvested in many localities. Oats are heading out very short in many places and the crop will be difficult to gather Fruit prospects continue fair to good. The mean temperature and total rainfall are giv- en out in the following table:
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
PORTO RICAN LEGISLATURE.
Special Session July 4, When Free Trade With the United States
 VIII be Proclaimed.

Washington, June 18.-Secretary Hay to-day received the following telegram from Gov. Allen, of Porto Rico, at San Juan:
 Unanimous vote to-day, heads of departments, fixed date for the spe- cial session of the legislature for July 4. The date of proclamation will be announced at the session."
 The proclamation referred to is that which will declare free trade to exist between the United States and Porto Rico after a designated date, in conformity with the terms of the Foraker act, which allowed two years to test the ability of the island to sustain itself through internal taxa tion.
 Gov. Aliens reports have indicated that under the Hollander act, Porto Rico is now ready to assume free trade
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
BATCH OF NEW LAWS.
The following acts of 1901 are now on the statutes of Arkansas:
Payment of Small Po1 Claims.

An act authorizing county courts to allow claims incurred in the suppres sion of smallpox.
 Section l. From and after the pass age of this act it shall be lawful for county courts to allow and pay ac- counts, claims and demands, which may hereafter be incurred by any per son in preventing the spread and in nursing and caring for persons in their respective counties, who have been or may hereafter be afflicted with small pox.
 Sec. 2. Before any such account claim or demand is allowed the per son entitled thereto or some person for him shall make and exhibit to the county board of health or the chairman thereof, an itemized state ment. duly certified by affidavit, of the services rendered, or goods or mer- chandise furnished, and to whom and when furnished, and if said county board of health or the chairman there of find the same to be just, he or 1t shall endorse each account, clain. or demand so found to be just approved" :" and shall sign the same. together with the date of such approval
 If said board of health shall not approve any such rfan, account or de mand, it or the chairman thereof shall state it's or his objection thereto on the back of such account, claim or al; fA a person entitled thereto, who shall file the same with the clerk of the county court
 Sec. 3. As soon as practicable after any such account. claim or demand is filed in the county court, such court shall examine and allow or disallow the same in the same manner and with like effect. as other account, claims or demands against the coun- tv are allowed or disallowed; provid- ed. that in courties where there is no county board of health, accounts, claims and demands under this act may be filed in the county courts In the same manner and with like effect as though they had been exhibited to i Sdld county DodFd 0l hedIIh' d9 Pio vided herein, and provided further, when no appropriation is or has been made to pay claims. accounts or de mands allowed under this act. the same, when allowed, shall be paid out of the ordinary or general ex- pense fund of the county, provided fur ther, that no person shall be allowed a greater sum for services rendered or materials furnished under the pro visions of this act than is customary
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Worlds Fair Board.

The Arkansas Worlds Fair board, composed of Col J. J. Whitaker, of Pine Bluff; Col c. J. Crump, of liar rison, and Hon. Sam Cohen. of Holly Grove, met at Little Rock last week and perfected an organization by electing Col. Whitaker president of the board, MT. Cohen secretary, and Charles Watkins, the governors ste nographer, clerk. The board decided to visit St. Louis in body for the purpose of conferring with the St. Louis board relative to space for the Arkansas exhibit and ground for the Arkansas building.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Tragic Death at Hot Springs.

The tragic death of John D. Ware at his home in Hot Springs caused a great sensation. Ware was escorted to his home in an intoxicated condi- ton early in the evening by a friend. few hours later two pistol shots fired at short intervals attracted a neighbor, who found Ware lying on the floor of his bedroom in his night clothes, bleeding from two wounds and in the last throes of death. One ball entered the back and passed thf ough the heart, the other entering the left knee. The pistol was held so close to the man that his body was badly powder burned When the shooting occurred, or when neighbors arrived no one was in the house except Ware and his wife and small children. Mrs. Ware had nothing to say that would throw any light on the responsibility of the killing. Ware had been drink ing to excess several months before his death. Some time ago Mrs. Ware brought suit for divorce, but the case never came to trial.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
MANY LIVES IN JEOPARDY.
Break In the Larimer and Wild Reservoir Above Fort Collins,
 Col, On the Pondre River

Denver, Col, June 18.-A break in the walls of the Larimer and Weld reservoir has placed many lives in danger and may destroy thousands of dollars worth of property. The res ervoir is situated on the north bank of the Poudre river about 11s miles north of Fort Collins. It has a capac- ity of many million gallons of wa ter and is now flied to overfowing.
 The ranehmen below the reser- voir were notified by mounted cou- riers to get to places of safety as soon as possible. There are about 15O ranches in the path of the probable flood, and all of these are in hleh state of cultivation and contain many valuable buildings.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21

for such services or materials, in oth- CT manner provided, that all such ex- penditures shall be made under the direct supervision of the county judge or county board of health, and pro vided no allowance shall be made to physicians for treatment of indfvid. uafs. and provided further, that the county juige shall only allow such amounts in all cases which he deems reasonable and just; provided, that the provisions of this act shall not ap- ply to the following counties: Fulton. Woodruff, Calhoun, Ouachita, Pope, Johnson, Union. Greene, Garland. Montgomery, Lee. Phillips, Saline, Hot Spring, Grant, White, Faulkner, De. sha, Ashley, Drew, Pulaski, Perry, Clay, Craighead
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Not Subject to Road Dutx.

In an unofficial opinion Attorney General Murphy construes the act et 1899. relating to road duty of resi-. dents of incorporated towns. as fol lows: Tn county where the law is in operation, my opinion is that the residents of incorporated towns are not subject to road duty outside of said town. The streets of the town are under it's government. and it is it's duty to keep them in order. It has the right to work on it's streets and alleys. The act of 1899 does not take the streets and alleys out of the control of cities and towns in which they arg located. Such streets must be worked. kept in order and the legislative idea seemed to have been that the inhab- tants would discharge their road duty either by work or taxation, in keeping the streets in repair.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Attorney General Murphy,s opin,.n

Attorney General Murphy construes the insurance law to include all fra ternal insurance organizations, state or national. The first section of the act provides that "all mutual insur- ance companies of life, fire, accident, sick benefit or other kinds of mutual insurance organizations organized un- der the laws of this state" shall file annual statements, etc., with the aud itor, while the third section os the act begins: Every fraternal order doing business in this state shall, in addi- tion to the annual statement. make bond for $10,00O.'
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Sentences efi.

Gov. Davis commuted the death sen. tenee of J. c. Butler, of Benton coun. ty, to life Imprisonment. Butler was sentenced to hang for the murder of his daughter, Osie Butler, May 12, 1899. The evidence was eircumstan. tial. The girl, but Ii years of age. was found dead in bed her head be. ing terribly mutilated, the weapon used being an ax. The defense con. tended that the crime was committed by some person who mistook the vic. tim for her father, and that the mo. tive was robbery The prosecution offered evidence that Butler hae a motive for the crime. fearing his daughters testimony in a suit for di. yorce from his wife. The case was presented to the governor by attorneys representing both sides, and after con. sidering all the circumstances, he con. cluded to commute the sentence to life Paris Offord colored, of Lee county has also been commuted to life i'm prisonment, Offord was convicted of murdering another negro named Richard Ramsey December 27, 1900, A petition signed by many prominent citizens of Lee county recited that the condemned man was not of souno mind, and that his execution would be more inhumane than serving the ends of justice.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Live stock Markets.

St Louis-Cattle- Fancy exports. t.s so9 500; butchers $25q5.70. stockers, $2.75& 400. cows and heifers. @.50d46o. Hogs-S Packing $5 S5GJ6O0; butchers s5.9546 .15g light, S475Q5SO. Sheep-Mutton sheep,l 8 '25@8 s5; lambs, S375g4.50; spring lambss S4 75@5.T.
 Chicago Cattle-Good to prime steers. &. .30d6 20; poor to medium, 4.s5q5 .c0: stockers and feeders $300a5.0O cows and heifers. g. 7Cm5.00: canners, s2.0o62 C5s ! calves, s4 50fl6 9; Texas fed steers, S415Gs 520 Hogs-Mixed and butchers, S5 TsGl 607I4 good to choice heavy 8. 9og6 12t.s rough heavy, s 75q5.S5 light, 8 70a6 eOI sheep-Good to choice wethers. S3.90d4. 9j3 fair to choice mixed. s365a44no westerrr sheep. s 90a425; yearlings. S4006t4os n.t- tive lambs $40oQ510i western lambs, Si 70 Q510.
 Kansas City-Cattle-Natfve beef steers, $490R5.So; Texas steers A.2aa525, Texas grassers $3.0Q0400, Texas cows. $2.65l0 s.75; native cows and hefers s3106l5. z5 stockers and feeders $S,50@5.o0; calves s 5005.25. Hogs-Heavy. S5.90d6. co; pacl- CTS, s5.S50590; light. S5.70a5.S5; workers. $5.God5.S5. sheep Muttons, S5.2au4-5U; lambs, $4 425n5.00 Texas lambs, s 01a3.t.3; spring lambs, S425@5.25.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Will Take an ApDPal.

In the suit instituted in the circuit court at Fayetteville by Col. w |. Vincenheler, attacking the act of the last legislature abolishing the office of pomologist at the state university, Judge Tilman held the act constitl,- tional. Col. Vincsnheller will take an appeal to the supreme court. Th9 plaintiff contends that the salary of the office is paid by the federal gov ernment, and that the state legisla- ture has no authority to abolish the same.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Auditing Committ.. Appointed.

Gov. Davis has apointed the follow ing gentlemen as auditing committee of the St. Francis levee board. pro vided by act of the last legislature J. W. Rhodes, Mississippi county; q w. Fogleman, Crittenden county; J E. Smith. Cross county; J. A. Jarrett Lee county; Harry Holmes, Pionsett county; Fenner Laughinghouse, St Francis county; Green Smiley, Phillips county.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
BRIEF MENTION.

Eureka Springs postoffice will be advanced from third to first class July 1.
 Henry Peoples is under arrest charged with buring store at Osceola.
 The Citizens Savings Bank of De Queen is to be transformed into a national bank.
 The Iron Mountain railway will build a freight depot at Little Rock to cost si25.0
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
TrESDA lime IS.

St Louis - Flour Patents, $S50d3.65s other grades. S2 iGQ3.4o. Wheat-No. ? red- 726I7215c No mixed. 413sG42c. 0ats-No. 2. 29a29lsc Hay-Timothy, sa cd 1ll450. prairie SS 50e9l1 00; clov- CT. s9 oOG1f.0 .0O Butter-Creamery 16lz9l9cs dairy, HQl4o. Eggs Fresh, 94locs Lard Choice steam S.40c. Pork -
 New mess, S15 70. Bacon-Ciear rib. ghc- Woodruff washed, 16a2fke; Missouri and Illinois medium combing, l6l2a1lc; other grades 15q1C12. I
 Chicago Closing quotations Wheat@ June. 6sAc; July. 7oAc. September, 68&sS bid. Corn-June. 42i.c: July, 431sc; Sepj tember. 44IsG44Ac oats-June, 2sc; JulyI 2s9s, September, 2sisc. Pork-June. 146li2s July, Sl4671a; September, Sl4.6f2. Lard
 June. $S52iamS.55: July, ss525kd8.55; Sep1 tcmber, $S606tS.. 62l9; October, $S.6215; No1 yember, $S 45; December, $s22ts0lS. 2; Jana uary, SS15. Ribs-June, sS02is; Julys $SO2la; September, S.1Q; October, SS.0als- 1
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
ARKANSAS SIAIE NEWS.
Well Known Hot Springs Business Man Killed Under Myster-
 ious Circumstances.
NEWS 0s THE WEEK BRIEFLY STATED
Death Sentence of J. c. Butler, Convicted Of murdsrtnE His Daughter, Commuted to Life ImprisonP Ppent-sontenco of a Negro Murderer Also Commuted.
Must Fursish Cars

The railroad Commission of Arkan- sas has issued circular No. 86 reoufr- ing carriers to receive all shipments tendered for transportation and set ting forth that the fact that a rail- road carrier has not at it's command rolling stock and equipment sufficient to accommodate all shippers by forth with transportation does not excuse if from receiving the property, if an or dinary shipment, when rendered it. and issuing to the shipper a bill of lading therefor if the property is in good condition for transportation when tendered. If the carrier has no storage or platform room, it must find a way to take care of the prop erty until it is transported to destina- -tfon and stored or delivered to the consignee. The circular also states that carriers will be expected to re ceive all property offered them for shipment when the same is tendeyed if the tender is made in compliance with rule IA, and shall issue to the shipper. if he demands it, a bill of lading, stating the class of freight. it's weight and transportation charges, and shall within reasonable time thereafter, transport and store the same to the eonsignee at destination. Heavy crop yields and a strong de- mand by shippers for transportation will not excuse a failure of duty in respect aforesaid"
 Hon. s. F Stahl has been reappoint- ed United States marshal for the Western district of Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
 Law Graduates.

The commencement of the univer- sity of Arkansas law school was held at Little Rock on the 14th. There were seven graduates, as follows: J. Ii. Venable. Camden C. T. Gotham. Monticello; Tom B. Norfeet. Paris; w. B. Brooks, Little Rock; R. T. Quinn, Benton; F. w. Rushing, Sheri- dan; W. F. Nichols, Milford.
 James A. Landlord, circuit clerk of Jefferson county. is dead. He was 41 years of age.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
Caiifornians at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N Y, June f8.-Fifty Californians, guests of the Los An. geles Times, have arrived here on special train.
 The excursionists expect to spend all of this week at the exposition and in Buffalo, except on Thursday, when they will take trolley ride to NJ agara Falls.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-21
PRINCE EDWARDS CAUGHT.
Concerned In the Foster Mur- der Will be Lynched.

Memphis, Tenn, June 1s.-A Scim- itar special bulletin from Monroe, La., says Prince Edwards, who shot and killed John Gray Foster, on the Foster plantation, last Wednesday, has been captured, and it is believed all the negroes arrested in connection with the murder will be lynched.