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The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
BRIEF MENTION.

T. H. Sparks, ex-sherif of Poinsett county is dead. i A po,tot1ice has been established at Zincville, Lawrence county.
 In the past two weeks four deaths have occurred al Texarllana from small l poX.
 Smallpox has been declared epi- demic in certain sections of Greene county
 Nevada county republicans endorsed Ben M Foreman for United States marshal of the Western district.
 Winchester Towne was arrested at Fort Smith for the murder of Willis Milton near Talinina, l. T.. last March
 The residence of Hon. II. II. Myers. at Brinkley, was destroyed by fire on the 21st. Loss, s 900, with only g., 900 insurance
 The republicans of Pike county have endorsed Hon. S. F. Stahl for United States marshal for the West ern district
 Citizens of Fort Smith have sub scribed the sum of s100,000 as a bo- nus to insure the building of the Fort Smith & Western railroad
 A Madison county farmer recently drove 600 turkeys into Fayetteville and sold them at DC pound the total weight approximating 1000 pounds
 Fred Boyers. aged 22. who served as volunteer in the Phulppines. died last week at his home in Springfield. from disease contracted while in the islands
 The first pardon granted by Gov Jeff Davis was to restore to citizenship Taylor Johnson, of Lee county. con vieted in September, lSs9 of petit larceny and fined s and costs.
 Tom Davis, colored. II years old shot playmate in the face at Fort smith with charge from a shotgun Davis says he did not know the gun was loaded.
 The Little Rock city council adopted a resolution requesting that the legisla- ture pass an act authorizing cities of the first and second classes to levy a vehicle tax, the fund arising from such tax to be used exclusively in repairing and building streets
 The infant child of MT and Mrs. Elmer Moon, of Ragler, Arkansas county, was burned to death The child had been left in the house alone and crawled too near the fireplace. His clothes became ignited, and his screams attracted the parents too late for them to save him
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
THE CREEK INDIAN TROUBLES.
The Authorities seem to be Gradu- ally Rounding ID the Recall
 citrant Red Man.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 29-A spe- cial to the Star from Muscogee. 1. T., says
 Marshal Bennett, who left here sun day, has arrested two light horse men of Snakes band. and is now holding them with his party The situation Is much improved, although it k re ported that large numbers of full bloods, in squads of two and three. were working west from Netamka and EufauIa
 It is reported here by liverymen who drove over from Henrietta that Crazy Snake and 90 light horsemen were arrested by troops and are be- ing held until the arrival of Marshal Bennett and party. The troops are being divided into parties of ten and are working the country systematic ally.
 The United States court for the northern district convened at this place, with Judge Thomas presiding He made q two hours charge to the grand jury, impressing upon them the necessity of handling them to indict ueces sity of handling the situation in strong manner and iEstrHstcd them To indiet every one who has partici- pated in the uprising in any degree.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
" ednesday.J g.

SENATE,-A bill to regulate the prac- ticc of dentistry and creating state board of examiners was read second time senator T. N Wilson introduced bill eXemptlng personal property from tax to the amount of $500 for the benefit of widows and minor heirs resolu- tion creating d joint committee of twelve, seven from the house and five from the senate, to be known as the state capitol committee, was adopted. It is the duty of the committee to make investigations in the progress of the new state house. The bill making ap- propriation to pay deficit of the state board of charities passed, as also joint resolution instructing the penitentiary committe to investigate management of penitentiary. Senator Caldwell intro duced bill placing convicts under control of county judges, to be worked on public roads, and to be allowed fifty cents per day.
 HoUsE.- time was spent in discussing the question of state floral emblem, the apple blossom, the passion flower and the cotton bloom having their advocates. Mir Tonev sent up resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution exempt ing cotton and wool factories from taxation for period os years. At noon the joint assembly met and voted for United States Senator, Hon. J. II. Berry receiving the entiIe vote with the exception of the two republican mem bers, who voted for Hon. II. l.. Remmel. Mr. Whitthorne introduced bill to prohibit the sale in this state of convict made goods from other states. A bill by Mir. Wright provides for the establishment of State Insane Asylum No. at or near the town of Batesvllle at q cost not to exceed S100,- GOO, and bill was also introduced by MT. Williams providing for holding pr maries throughout the state on the same date. concurrent resolution requiring capitol commission to furnish legislature with copies of all contracts and the records of all business trans acted, was adopted, as was alse a reso. lution asking Arkansas representatives
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
ARKANSAS SIAIE NENS.
Passenger Train Wrecked.

The early morning passenger train on the Iron Mountain. south bound. was wrecked near Walnut Ridge on the 23d. An open switch caused the wreck. The train was running about thlrty-fve miles an hour when the ac- cIdent occurred. The engine crossed the switch right side up, and. break ing loose from the coaches, plowed alongside the track awhile, then jump ed completely from the track and ran about 400 feet when it came to a stop. right side up, the fireman and engineer not being injured The train was composed of five cars. the first one being baggage car, the second the dining car and the other three Pullman tourist sleepers. The bag gage coach was not so lucky as the en- zine and. running down the embank. ment, turned completely over. the trucks being on top. The baggage man in this car was the only person reported to be injured The dining car followed the example of the bag gage car and turned bottom up The first sleeper, in which were thirty sleeping passengers ran off the track. bat only turned half over. as did the next sleeper. The rear. or observa- ton ear, ran off the track but did not turn over. The baggage and dining cars were almost totally demolished. Tie other cars were not damaged to any great extent.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING.
They NnS Result: in the Abandon ment of thC Proposed Carnegie
 Tube Plant nt Connenut, Pu.

Pittsburgh, Pa. Jan. 2o.-The Pitts burg Post says:
 Negotiations are pending in New York at the present time which, if successful, will result in the Carnegie company abandoning it's plan of build ing great steel tube plant in Con neaut. Rumors of this have been cur rent for some days, but no authori- tatiye statement of any kind could be obtained until Sunday night, when when Joshua Rhodes, chairman of the board of directors of the National Tube Co.,, admitted that the officials of that comptny were making overtures to the Carnegie company for the aban- donment of the Conneaut plant. How far along these negotiations have progressed MT. Rhodes could not say, but he seemed confident that the Sl2,- 100000 tube mill of the Carnegie com pany would not be built"
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Damage Suit Filed.

\ damage suit against the Cotton Belt railway was filed in the fedora! court at Helena last week by Mary Jane Norman, negro woman. who wants $2o000 for the loss of both legs. The allegations are that in De eember, 1899 she boarded train on the defendants road at midnight. hound for Altheimer station: that the train slowed down on reaching her destlnation. but that it started for. ward violently as she reached the platform, throwing her under the coach and crushing both legs so that amputation was necessary in order to save her life.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Saturday. Janunry a6.

HorsE- Senator Woods newspaper bi and stamp bill passed " a vote of 4 to &0
 There was proHacted discussion it the morning session oa the subject of Confederate pensions. By a vote ot G4 to l. the house adopted an amend ment striking from the pension bin a clause of the proposed affidavit for pensions requiring the applicant tc swear he has no relatives able or will. + to support him Mr Toney in. trodueed bill te make the salary of circuit judges s25o00 per annum MT Fields proposed the submission of d constitutional amendment to provide for quadrennial in lieu of biennial elections Mir. Brooks introduced a pure food bill,
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
A PLEA IN ABATEMENT.
The Case 0 George J. Kerr, ImpIb- cated In the BOsschieSer Case
 at Paterson, \. j.

Paterson. \. j., Jan. 29.-George l. 1 Kerr. who was jointly indicted with McAlister. Campbell and Death on charge of criminal assault and murder in the first decree, in connection with the death of Jennie Bosschieter, was l unexpectedly brought into court be- fore Judge Dixon, when he pleaded nonFult to the first charge John NJ. Harding. counsel for the prisoner ad- dresser the court and said that Kerr was not present when the "knock out drops were administered to Jen- nie Bosschieter and neither did he as- saut the girl when she was taken from the carriage on the Rock road. Counsel said that he hoped that ths prosecutor would take this into con slderation and accept plea of nom Yult. Public Prosecutor Emley said that while he had made every prepar- atIoH to place Kerr on trial on the indictment found against him, he felt inclined to accept the plea of nom FuIt fn view of the statements made by counsel as to Kerr's connection with the girls death. which seemed te be eorroborated by the general facts ot ths case. Kerr was then remanded for sentence. He can receive a pun ishment of l5 years. It is expected that an early date will be set for the sentencing of MeAlister, Death and Campbell.
 Campbell's sister is circulating a pe- tltlon which will be presented to Judge Dixon. asking for clemency for her brother.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Regarding State Universities.

ln his biennial report Dr John L.. Buchanan, president of the State Uni yersity, makes the following reeom- mendations
 The organization and maintenance ot state universities seems to be the settled policy of the country. But they annot meet in any large measure the diversified demands of modern educa- ton without an adequate support
 That the board. either in com mlttee of the whole or by special com mlttee. determine the amount of the several appropriations which the leg stature will be requested to make.
 7 That committee be appointed to supervise the publication of the bI. eDnial report
 That a committee be appointed to secure if possible. the detail of an army officer who is a graduate of the military academy at West Point. and is otherwise q suitable man to take charge of the military department.
 4 Provision for renewing insur- ance on buildings.
 !. Gonstruing the resolution adopt. cd by the board regarding member ship in the fraternities. The question al issue is, when does freshman who passes his examination become sophomore?
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
ErItlhN-IAnnnrY D.

SENATE a vote of II To II ne Norwood bill to abolish office of com missioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture was amended to a1olisL the office at the expiration Of the pres. ent term Senator Wood introduced. b. request bill 10 pension Indig6nt eX-Coufederates The bill was rIe- pared bE committee appointed ty Arkansas division l. C. E4 composed of eX=GoV. Eagle. Hon. Cnas. coffin and Hon. ]. II. Hammock Aside from reading house bills. 10 other business was transacted the body adjouruiHg to Monday
 HogsE.-This being senate day good portion of the session Was de voted o first and second reading or bills from that body Mr Gill intro duced bill to compel saloons 10 close at 6 ?. I'll. and remain closed till 6 a. II. \ bill appropriat- ing S500 as reward for the Philadelphia rafist was pass ed without a dissenting vote Mir Mccain, of Pulaski, introduced q bill providing that railroads he compelled to furnish cars for carload lots of freight within 4S hours upon delivery of articles to be shipped at any sta ton where such is received The question of state floral emblem which consumed much time in dis eussion in both houses. was settled by the adoption of the apple blossom.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
TONNES ALPHA AND OMEGA,
The Temporary Minnesota Senator Delivers His Maiden and Vale
 dictory Speech.

Washington, Jan. 29-After the dis posal of routine business in the sen. ate, Mfr. Towne fMinn.) was recog, nized for speech which was to b. at once his maiden effort and his valedictory. He spoke on his resolu. ton of last Friday for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Phil. ippines, The galleries were well filled to hear MT. Towne, and senators also gave him close atention, while in tho rear of the senate WIS circle of rep, resentatives who came over from the house to hear, Mir. Towne spoke in full and resonant tones with more ot the graccs of oratory than are usual. ly heard in the practical debates ot the segAte.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
soMEWHAT OF 4 SURPRISE.
Fne Case Will Now Have to be Tried
 It's Merits.

Chicago, Jan. % President Mex ander J. Jones of the sanitary dis trict, when advised of the supreme courts adverse decision in the drain age canal ease said:
 The decision is somewhat of sur prise to Us. but after all il simply mems that the case must now be tried on It's merits. Henceforth the inquiry of the court will be directed 10 the question of whether or not the opening of lhe channel and the nov ing of Chicago's sewage down the H. linois and Mississippi rivers has really resulted in the pollution of St. Louis water supply.
 II so, equity will justify the griev- ances of St. Louis and the state of Missouri and the sanitary district will have To find some remedy to prevent further pollution"
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
CHICAGO DRAINAGE CANAL.
DoVyp .t0 the ti=.h Against Water Pollution.

Washington. Jan. 29.-The United States supreme court rendered ar opinion in the ease of the Chicago drainage canal oyerruling the demur- rers filed in the case by the state of Illinois, and the Chicago drainage ca nal district board. The proce= e=ding was brought by the State of Missouri against the State of Illinois aud tho drainage board. the end sought being 10 prevent the use of the canal be cause of its supposed pollution of the drinking water of St. Louis. The ef feet of the deision is to sustain the contention of the State of Missouri. The opinion was handed down by Jus lice shiras, the chief justice and Jus tices Harlan and White united in tliSSeutiuo oniDiau
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Fired on Her Rival

Mrs, Laura Earhart made an at tempt at rexarkana to kill the second wife of her husband, firing two shots from a revolver at her. About four years ago Earhart deserted the first named and married another woman. He was arrested. convicted of bigamy and sentenced to two years in the pen. itentiary. Only a few weeks ago his term expired and he returned to Tex arkana, making his home with his second wife. This angered number one and as result she tried to take the life of her rival.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
4 small Appropriation.

The house of representatives at Washington recently passed the bill giving the Arkansas river an appvo, priation of only s75,000 to do Che work for the ensuing two years In re sponse to telegrams from Presidents Moodson and Mitchell, of the Arkan- sas State and the Little Rock Board Of Trade, the following telegram was received from Senator Jones The river and harbor committee adopted d positive rule to hear senators only who presented application for a spu- cial hearing Senator Berry and | will do our best The hearings close next Saturday"
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
fRON THE PHILIPPINES.
Cablegram Addressed to Congress Read in the Senate by the
 Presiding Officer.
THE DAY OF PEACE SAID TO BE DAWNING.
Beseech Congress to Place In the Hands of the President the Pow to Establish Civil Government When the Time Is opportune.

Washington, Jan. @S. When the senate convened the presiding officer, Mr. Frye, called attention to the fol- lowing eablegram. which was read:
 Manila, Jan. 27-President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives Washington: Access sions to federal party by thousands in all parts of the archipelago. The at l titRde of the hitherto irreconcilab ble press and the general public opinion show that the labors of the party to bring peace will soon be crowned with success. Until now political parties have attempted formation on plans more or less questioning American sovereignty. Our platform makes main plank sovereignty of the United States with liberty to each citizen to pursue peacefully his political ideas. The hour of peace has sounded. On our platform are grouped many Fili- pinos of hitherto irreeoncilable ideas, but some, more obstinate de- cline 10 join, for though willing to accept the sovereignty of the United States, the prospect of indenfnite continuance of military government makes them distrust the purposes of the United States and delays their submission.
 Adjournment of the present con gress without giving the president authority to establish a purely civil government with the usual powers, and the postponement for at least year Of such government until new congress, will certainly confirm this distrusf The directory of the federal party believes comforting such au- thority on the president would inspire confidence, hasten the acceptance of the sovereignty of the union and the coming of peace. The directory, there fore, prays both houses of congress to authorize President Mckinley to es- tablish civil government whenever he believes it opportune.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
A New Road.

The right of way for new road from Newport. Jackson county. to Rush. Marion county, is now being secured and corps of surveyors have already begun the permanent location of the road. The deeds to the right of way provide that the construction of the road shall begin by March l. I40l, and that the road shall be completed and in operation by October 1, 1902 The dis tance between Newport and Rush thought To be tritie oyer hundred miles
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE
Brief Synopsis of Proceedings of Both Houses the Past
 Week.
TITLE OF BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED
Gov. Davis Signs Bill Authorizing mves- tigstion of Management of state Peni- tsnttnry. Lively Tilt in Senate Over BIn Amending Primary Laws.
Inesday. January 2.

SENATE A bill by Senator Law renee to require railroad companies to fence their tracks or pay double for all stock killed was read twice Among other measures introduced was one by Senator Sengel, making it a misde- meanor to steal a ride on any railroad in the state; by Senator Hammock to create and maintain state and county boards of health; Buckner, for addition al prosecuting attorneys in certain dis tricts. On motion of Senator Kirby. the rules of the United State senate were adopted as the rules of the senate House concurrent resolution inviting President Mckinley to be the guest of the general assembly, should he visit Little Rock. was adopted After much discussion, the Woods bill, providing for the purchase of papers containing full proceedings, to be sent to constit- uents of members, was defeated by a tie vote l5 to 15. Senator Shac1le- ford presented a joint resolution, per hitting cities of the first and second class to issue bonds for improvements The name of Senator Berry was the only one presented to the senate for nited States senator, receiving the entire body.
 HoUsE.- Introduction of bills was thc first order the most important being: Requiring railroads to pay employees at place of service or furnish free trans portation to and from place of pay ment; To require railroad companies to pay expenses of railroad commission; To provide for the care of the graves of dead Confederate soldiers, to levy d tax of one mill for Confederate pen sions; creating a state board of par dons; to compel corporations to pay empIoyes ill lawful money; to amend constitution in reference to filing va cancics by gubernatoriaI appointment; making railroad fare on lines fifteen miles or less in length, five cents per mic, twenty-five miles or less. three cents, over twenty-five miles in length, two cents; prohibiting sale of cigar- cites. copy of Tennessee law; making carrying of concealed weapons punish- able by fine of not less than SD nor more than S500 to amend road law of lsa9, dispensing with road overseer A resolution requiring the secretary of state to make an inventory of docu- ments in his alice that ought to be dis tributed among farmers free of charge and report the same to the assembly, was adopted. On motion, a committee was appointed to investigate the man, agement of the state penitentary. The names of Hon. j. II. Berry and Hon. H. l.. Remmel were presented for United States senator, Mir. Remmel re- eeiying the support of the two repnb- licans. The remainder of the session was devoted to $, cond reaGing of bills.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
River N gs.
THE MAR lETS.
TR DAY, Jan. n. Grain and I're ,tsiona.

St. Louis = Flour - P tents. ss soas. "a, other grades. s 00q3 5. Fs heat3No. red 74Aq55ssc. Gorn-No. 5n dxed 3IL G27a. = Oats-No. ? 26c. Hay Timothy sio RI 4l3e0; prairie. IS .00Il0.s .so; choice clovar $9. 00Gll1 00 Butter-CreAms erv 176t2aisc. dairy. l3916c EggS- Fresh isLac Lard Choice steam, & l5c Pork - New mess sl450 Bacd0- Clear rib Sikc Wool-Tuo- washed, lSa&9 Missouri ana Illinois medium combirE 20I2Oibc. other grades l1420C.
 Chicago-Closing quot. ions: Wheat January. .5as4 l344c; Febf ary, 7344 Jan uary, '6ts4 67.c Com January, STA: February, 319sc; MarChs; .c May, SgLc 0ats-Janiary, 23tsQ4cf lay, 25l4d253sc. Pork-January, $l3g0: Ma Al lG- Lard January, Ssl.i2 tebluaWs S4212; March. s6 95 May, $6054707is; Jel amber S5.17k.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
 Killed OYera oman.

Al Pine Bluff Ames Neeley eolored shot and killed John Johnson, also col bred, as a result of quarrel over a woman, the killing occurring at the womans house Johnson had called at the house and was talking to the woman, when Neeley sent him note, telling him to get off the earth, that his time was up. Nicely then entered and opened fire on Johnson, one bullet entering his heart and causing death almost instantly.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Successful Experiment.

The horticultural department of the State University has made great sue cess of experiments in celery growing. The high, dry land of the station is not particularly well adapted 10 the culture of this vegetable, and yet the director has succeeded in raising quality that weighs two pounds and nine ounces per stalk, dressed and trimmed
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Proposition to Buy Farm.

It is announced that proposition will be presented to the present gen eral assembly for the state to purchase the Sunnyside plantation, owned by the Austin Gorbin estate in Chicot county. consisting of 13,000 acres of land, of which 4.400 are under cultivation. the purchase price to be s550. 0Oo payable in tWentN-Year bonds
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Shot in Presence of His Family.

At BriggsviIle, twenty miles from Ola, Frank Henson shot and killed Cleburne Brogan. It is said Henson was engaged in quarrel wish Brogau's s children. when the latter appeared to take their part. Brogan,s wife ran out and tried to stop the difficulty, when Henson, reaching around the woman shot Brogan in the back of the head.
The Monticellonian., 1901-02-01
Fortune for a Convict.

Cleveland, O. Jan. 29.-By the will of the late Capt. J. w. Moore, a wealthy vessel owner of this city. William A. F. Moore, his nephew. who is serving a 19-year sentence in Sing Sing prison, New York, for working badger game, is made joint heir. with three others, to an estate valued at S5O0 0O0