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The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Rnllrnad Contract Awarded.

The contract for contraction of 225 miles of the Arkansas and Choctaw line from Arkinda to the Red river, was awarded last week to the firm of Johnston Bros. & Taught. The work will be completed within a year and the line will be operated as an inde- pendent property It has ample fnan- cial backing and it is expected to be a paying proposition from the start. IL will traverse a country of diversified resources and will be extended from time to time. The line is already in operation from Texarkana to Arkinda. forty-six miles, via Ashdown and Ar den, and it connects with the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern. the Cot ton Belt the Texas and Pacific and the Kansas City Southern. The off cers of the company are located at kansas City. as follows: President, R. H. Keith; vice President John rerry; treasurer, E. E. Riley; auditor ]. c. Sherwood: assistant general manager. w. H. Carsno; general at torney, & II. West. of this city.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Former Postmaster in Trouble.

W. W. Brownfield, until about a year ago postmaster at Grannis, Polk county, was arrested last week at Anaconda, Mo. charged with embezzle- ment. Brownfield is under indictment in the western district of Arkansas, and will shortly be taken to Fort Smith where his trial is to be held. He claims to be innocent of the charge lodged against him, and intimates that a spirit of spite, though not on the part of the government. is back of the trouble. He acknowledges that there was shortage of few hundred dol lars at the Grannis post office during his administration. but is not able to fix the blame. The deficit was met by his bondsmen when it's existence was discovered. and this he claims to have made good through the sale of Kansas property owned by his wife Accord ing to his story, he resigned when he learned that he was suspected of wrong-doing He left, believing his life to be in jeopardy because he had exposed the wholesale theft of timber in a small government reservation in southwestern Arkansas. It was after leaving Grannis that he made the last payment on his shortage. He says that during the past year he has been in correspondence with agents Of the government and even goes so far as to assume that he was ignorant of the fact that he was under indictment This story is at variance with that of the government officers. who say he has been a fugitive from justice since June of last year.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
PERU AVERTS DANGER In That Critical Time When Girl
 Becomes a Woman.

i called and he generally advises aa op- l eration. Perhaps he will subject the patient to a long series of experiments with nervines and tonics. The reason he does not often make a cure is be- cause he does not recognize the trou- ble.
 h large majority Of the cases ca tarrh of the female organs is the cause. Peruna relieves these eases promptly because 1t cures the catarrh. PeFuna is not palliative or sedatiEe or a nervine or stimulant. IL is a specific for catarrh and cures catarrh wherever it may turk in the system.
 This girl was lucky enough to find Peruna at last. As she says, the doc tors did not seem to understand what the trouble was and the medicine he prescribed from time to time did not help her. Peruna hit the mark at once and she is now recommending this wonderful remedy to all the other girls in the United States.
 Thousands of the girls who look at her beautiful face and read her sim eere testimonial, will be led to try Peruna in their times Of trouble and critical periods. Peruna will not fail them. Every one of them will be glad and t is 10 be hoped that their en- thusiasm will lead them to do as this girl did-proclaim the fact to the world so that others may read it and do likewise.
 Mrs. Christopher Fliehmann, Am sterdam, \. T., writes:
 "I have been sick with eatarrh of the stomach and pelvic organs for about five years. and had many a doctor, but none could help me. Some said l would never get over 1t. One day when I read your almanac I saw those who had been cured by Peruna; then I thought l would try it. l did, and found relief with the first bottle took. and after two more bottles 1 was as well and strong as I was before. ."- Mrs. Christopher FliehmaHu.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving q full statement Of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. Ohio
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
She Know Amos Ixeefer.

She was very talkative old aunty and her memory vas remarkable. Her nephew from the city soon realized the strength oi both of these characteristics.
 Say. auuty," he put ID when he found an opening in the old lady's continuous cham of "reminiscences, did you ever know the Skeeter family that used to live around hers somewhere"
 Knew 'em all, 7 cried the old lady, with, out moments hesitation. "A es. indeed.
 Did you know Amos:' continued the joker.
 Amos Keeter" cried the old lady again. 'Well, I should say did Many's the party he's taken me to- Amos heeter? Dear, dear, how his name does call up the good old timesl"
 And then the wicked nephew had to go out behind the woodshed to laush.-Cleye land Plain Dealer
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
ChnrgetI Win Assault.

Will Burton, colored, was bound over to the Pulaski county grand jury on the charge of assaulting a 12-year- old eolored girl. It is alleged the crime was committed during the pro gress of a dance at a park used by eolcred people. When it became known that the assault had been committed. the crowd made a rush for Burton. who would have been roughly handled had not friends rushed him from the grounds. The evidence at has preliminary hearing was very strong against him.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
 Big Loss From Fire.

A disastrous fire occurred at Hun. tington August 27. The fire started in the ice plant of the Kansas and Texas Coal Company. and spread to the offices and large department store. The losses are given as follows: Kansas and I'exas Coal Company S60OO0. fully in sured Win Harper, loss 5000. insur- ance S2.5o0; N. N. A. Curry. loss So GOO insurance $f,300; Mrs. Mary Weaver, two buildings. total loss $2.eoo. partially insured: Black Diamond Saloon, damage $500; Mrs J s. Young, millinery. damage 5000 Tom Speers dry goods. damage $1 .6o0
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Chanres1n Inmher Hn.ines,.


 The St. Louis Lumberman notes the following changes in Arkansas bus mess:
 Little Rock-The Cypress Lumber and Shingle Company has purchased the plant of Tillar & Wilson. consist ing of three shingle mills, with ca pacity of 300000 shingles and 15.000,- 600 feet of cypress lumber.
 TeXarkana-W F. Fouke, receiver for the Little River Lumber Company, has sold the Rlant to L. W. Bryan for s110,000
 Blytheville-The Woodburn Lumber Company has succeeded J. D. Wood burn.
 bethville-Lamberth Bros are reported out of business.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
DeIeeata Named.

President J. !. Woodson. of the Al kansas state board of trade. has ap pointed the following delegates to the national river and harbor convention to be held in Baltimore in October; First district. P D. McCulloch. Ma rianna; Second district. J. S Little Fort Smith; Third district. T. c. Me Req, Prescott; Fourth district. c. c Reid, Morrillton: Fifth district. H. A Dinsmore Fayetteville; Sixth district, 5. Brundidge. Jr, Searcy.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Hi. qualification.

There was rug in the line tnsf If.;n, neeIgq ior attention. .'S and s6l had been looking Tor some abIe-bodied m. ,....q q,,# sbe asked of the hobo who pied for niue 'ii''' N'''' as.ll.anss, s, am replied. honestly, as he g hastily backed aSy m et as-'tl bsstinE 9ii at
 T don't belieN you do any 0-'-'' all J5.s s2s sSs FS.onisa ms bance, he said ato bsa:
 v,rna5 ,,9, : o1t of little coin, and see what haoDens. ."-Chicko Post
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Given Ten Years.

Ed Eastling, colored was convicted in Perry circuit court of murder and sen tenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Eastling killed another negro named Ed Marshall in 1899. At his first trial he was convicted and sentenced to be hanged but the case was remanded for new trial by the supreme court.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Death By Drowning.

Maurice Frauenthal, well known merchant of Conway, was drowned in Cadron creek, near the above place It seems MT. Frauenthal drove into the stream to water his horse. when the animal became frightened and plunged into deep water The unfortunate man became entangled in the harness and could not extricate himself
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Pardon Refused.

Governor Davis has refused pardon to R. C. Brady, of Jonesboro, who was fined an aggregate of $1 1900 in thirteen cases for whisky selling. Brady has aready served over a year in jail and on the county farm. Unless the fine is paid or pardon granted, should he live he will be compelled to serve about twelve years.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Fell From inc Engine.

The body of an Iron Mountain fire man named Irwin. who fell from his train, was found in the Saline river near Benton. Irwin disappeared from his engine in a mysterious manner, the engineer not missing him until he had run about ten miles beyond the rlver. It is supposed he fell off as the train was crossing the stream.
 Newt Buckner an insane prisoner in jail at Danville, in some way got hold of piece of tin. with which he cut his throat.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
GhastlY Find.

N. J. Simmons. a farmer, while ram bling through the woods five miles from Hot Springs, discovered the body of a man hahgsng from the limb of a tree twenty feet from the ground. There was nothing found upon the body by which the man could be identi- fed and a verdict Of suicide was ren- dered by the coroner's jury.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Loyalty to His Employer.

That young man who consented to have a portion of his blood let out to save his employer, set remarkable example of heroism. The incident shows what power there is in good blood. There Is only one natural way to get good blood, and that is from the stomach. If the stomach needs as sistance. try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. This wonderful medicine cures dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation, and makes rich red blood
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Death Beneath the Cars.

An excursion train returning from Memphis to Hoxie ran over and killed a negro at Deckerville. When the train reached Nettleton s. P. Paul, white. got off for a moment When the train started, in attempting to get on he fell between the cars and was killed
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
VIII Employ Special Counsel.

It is almost certain the state peni- tentiary board will employ special counsel to represent the state in the case to come up in Pulaski chaneery court involving the right of the board to annul the ten year lease of. 300 con yicts to the Arkansas Brick Manufac- turing Company. This lease was made by former board.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
AiEa.y one.

Mrs Graves-te is so cold! lt is T dreaa, a. f,T1 Hrs sit ali tf evening playing upon ,,ae the ri1,o lGl- and s1' he fts in his chair and never usir Wrs Wyse-iits and hears you play; ;4 all T the evening: ny, you sln' :,,-Ros+on evident he loys you to distraetioh--Do''oH Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
SocioI >bcrlock Holmes

"She claims to be from the cas-, we said referring to the new arrival.
 Il have my doubts" remarked the ob servant person Have you noticed that when she shakes hands she oRly raises hel hand to her chm l do not think she i; from any farther east than Pittsbare.
 It is we'll when in society. to take note of these little things.-Balumor Amerl ran
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Like m EmpIoye.

When the night watchman found a strange man stealing funds from the vaul; of the bank his indignation knew no be4nds
 You've got your nerve.' exclaimed the watchman. "Anyhody'd think you was em ploved here. actuallvi"-Puck
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Quite Prnner.

Subbubs-I hear the small farmers out our way talking about their truck patches. Wonder why they call them patches?
 Citiman-Whv not' They're sewed on, you know-Philadelph Press
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

It must be heavenly to be baby and be privileged to screw up your lace and now. whenever people you don't Ike speak to Vou-AtcbiSea Globe
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

NJ w Gibb. one of the best known colored men of Arkansas. has been sue ceeded as consul at Tanatava. Madagas- car by w. L. Hunt. of New York. Judge Gibb. who is past 70 years of age. declined reappointment after serving four years.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lVngs-Wm. o. Endsley, Nanburen. Ind, Feb. 10, 1900
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

This curIous language of ours \ man that IS down on hls luck Is sad to be up against t. Indianapolis News.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

If you want to be cured of a cough use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Pike's Toothaehe Drops Cure in one minute.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

Anderson Cherry. arrested in Mont gomery county. was bound over by a commissioner at Hot Springs on the charge of illicit distilling.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are as easy to use as soap. No muss or failures.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

A broad man isn't necessarily deep.-Chi- cago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
The Cash Is There.

The annual examination of the state treasury, as required by law, has been completed by Hon. Rees P Hogins. of Russe1ville, who was appointed by the governor for that purpose, The report filed with the governor shows no dis crepancies. and Mr Hogins comments the treasurer and his force upon the correct and neat manner in which the hooks in the office are kept. The ae= countant found the following bonds securities and money in the vaults |. s. currency and coin. S1, 153, ,80S.94 Warrants redeemed. gen
 eral revenue ........... 37199.3s Warrants redeemed. com
 mon school fund ....... 336. .28 Warrants redeemed. sink
 ing fund .............. 5.272.84 Warrants redeemed pen
 sion fund #.#.#.#...... 45.9S Warrants redeemed tax due
 counties ......... ..... 1.2o4.4s warrants redeemed, state
 capitol ......... ...... $500
 Total ........ ...#.#..... .s119z952.4O Brought forward ........ s1197952. 10 County scrip ............ 12363.71 City scrip ............... 6610 Auditors certificates. 549.50 Governor Jones notes.... 103.940.00 Three per cent funding
 bonds. ......-........... 111S,5000 % Three per cent funding
 bonds coupons -. ..... 973.095 .00 Aggregating ........ s3406,3S2 66
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06

A severe storm passed through DOT tions of Miller county August 29. The track of the storm was about two miles wide. and houses and trees were leyeled to the ground.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Severe Electrical storm.

electrical storm August 27. The resi- dence of Mrs. Hynson was struck by lightning and destroyed, and two negro churches were badly damaged. A lad named Gasby was killed while walking under an umbrella with companion. who escaped injury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-29
COMIC OPERA SULTAN IS
That JOLLY SULU RULER.
VISIT To J0L0, AND MEETS THE
BOSS DE- THE PLACE.
THE TOWN IN GALA ATTIRE.
AND SO WE'RE THE SULTAN AND
HIS MOTLEY COURT OF
R~ETAINERS.

JoLO. Island OF Sulu. March 81
The commission was heartily received.
the headquarters of the sultan and the
residences of many Of TIE people being
decorated with the frgs, the stars and
stripes floating throughout the town.
while thousands of fire crackers were
exploded in all directions. 1t was a
beautiful summer morning and when
the sultan had not put in an appear
ance upon the arrival of the last launch
a cutter was sent with the secretary
OF the commission TO invite the sultan
to visit the ship. They brought back
his majesty. clothed in gold and pur-
pie. and decorated with Jewels. He
presented a comic opera aspect as he
came on board, followed by his minis
tiers and cor of relatives in motley
court array. They We're greeted with
a salute OF IL guns.
commissioner Taft explained to his
majesty that there was no disposition
on the part of members of the COM
mission TO interfere with the admins
tratien OF the sultan's affairs or tho
Adoits, customs anu the religion OF tho
people. He said that the only motive
governing the commission was the
prospective prosperity and happiness
OF the people of the Suln islands and
that the people of the United States
expected the treaty to be strictly OBJ
served.
The Sultan then thanked Commits
sioner Taft and spoke proudly OF the
cable and the other improvements
introduced by the Americans, adding
that his pest friends were the military
officials and that he expected to abide
by the decision of the commissioners
and to follow their advice. Ills maies-
ty then, inspected the ship and during
the afternoon received the army ofic-
ials and commission at his headquar-
ters. Native sports followed. which
were witnessed by the commission and
others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-29
SCOTT AND ELK|NS Do
NOT WANT ATKINSON
APPOINTED To THE JUDGESHIP OF
THE WEST VIRGINIA FEDERAL
COURT.
DAMNED WITH FAINT PRAISE.
CONGRESSMAN DAYTON BELIEVED
TO BE SCHEDULED THE
POSITION.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March Is
Much gossip is being INDUCED in here
among Office holders and West Vir-
ginians generally about the possible
appointee for the new Federal Judg-
ship CT West Virginia. 1t is said by
the friends of Ex-Governor Atkinson
that il the Senators from his State
We're really sincere in their efforts to
secure his appointment it would have
been an accomplished fact long ere
this. Tie same authority declares
that it is not reasonable to suppose
o does any one believe, that they
the Senators-were in earnest in their
support OF Mr.. Atkinson. 1t is open
ly whispered that the dispensers of
the West Virginia patronage damned
the Governor with faint praise when
appearing before the President in his
interests.
Ex-Governor Atkinson's friends here
in Washington point with pride to the
fact that his papers were the strongest
ever presented to a Republican Presi-
dent by any person seeking Office from
this State. His friends insist that il
any charges were filed against aim,
the same should have been made pub
lie. or at least the Governor should
have been notified so as to have been
given an opportunity to refute them.
1t is well understood here that If the
Senators wished Mr. Atkinson's APP
pointment. all they had to do was TO
say the word At the time it was sup
posed Atkinson's appointment was be-
ing pushed, it was fixed to have Char
lie Elliott appointed as marshal. The
knowing ones feel sure that Hon. A.
G. Dayton will receive the appoint
ment az Judge for the new district,
and that the Ex-Governor will be turn
ed down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-29
GEN. FUNsToN's REWARD.

WASHINGTON. March 2S.-Repre-
sentative Long, Of Kansas. was at the
War Department to-day and discussed
with officials the matter of adequately
rewarding Gen. Funston for the cap
ture OF Aguinaldo. Mr.. Long says that
about six weeks ago the Kansas dele
cation called upon Secretary Root and
the President and recommended Gen.
Funston for promotion and asked that
he be given some recognition for past
services. 1t was said then that there
was no place for Gen. Funston except
in one Of the staff departments, unless
he was made a brigadier-general, and
it was said that he could not expect
such a promotion as that. The action
Of the delegation was purely volun-
tary, as Gen. Funston had made no
application to them nor had he made
any request at the War Department for
recognition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-29
WHEELING, ". VA, FRIDAY, MARCH 20 1901

asserted that he had never been
wounded, adding:
Il should never have been taken ex-
cept by strategem. I was completely
deceived by Lucina's forged signature"
He feared he might be sent to Guam
and he was quite glad to come to Ma
Mia.
Palanan was guarded by numerous
outposts and signal stations. During
the fight none Of the Macabebes were
wounded. The expedition re-started
March "a, and then marched 16 miles
the following day to Palan bay, where
Gen. Funston Found the vicksburg,
which brought him to Manila. Com
mander Barry, of the Vicksburg, rem
dered Gen. Funston splendid assis-
lance.
Aguinaldo, who talked freely of past
events, said he supposed Gen. Trias
would proclaim himself dictator, even
not knowing that Trias had surrend-
cred. He behaved ~courteously and
gave no trouble.
Gen. Funston says Aguinaldo is
above the average in intelligence and
has progressing manners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-29
FUNSTON'S PARENTS PLEASED.

lola, Kans., March 2S.-Business
in lola, the home of Gen. Funston, vas
practically suspended to-day while the
citizens gave vent to the enthusiasm
they felt over the Kansas soldiers feat.
Gen. Funston's parents live on a
farm five miles from lola. When the
news was taken to them by an Asso-
ciated Press representative they were
overjoyed at the story of their sons
remarkable achievement.
Mr.. Funston was at work in the field
the news. He leaned against the
wagon and exclaimed: well, that is
certainly very gratifying. 1t certainly
adds a browning glory to his career.
We were afraid when he started out
thathe might be the dupe of the treach-
erous natives, and this was the first
time l saw his mother worry. | don't
know what Fred will do. He wrote
that he expected to come home next
summer, but might go back. as a civ
ilian, of course. Now the government
may give him some thing that would
change his mind"
Mrs. Funston was found at the
house. She was ~nervously excited over
the news, and looked long at the
headlines telling of her sons achieve
ment. Her eyes grew dim and she
said:
Il never lost faith in Fred's lucky
star before, but l had a feeling this
time that he was risking life and ev-
erything on a high stake, and that
the end would be disastrous. l was
afraid that those scouts would turn
traitors to him instead of remaining
traitors to Aguinaldo."
Tonight a band with a delegation
of several hundred citizens of lola, Wis
tied the Funston home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-29
OPTIONS TAKEN
On Merchant Furnaces-A Combina-
ton in Process of Formation.

On Merchant F~urnaces-A Combina-
ton in Process of Formation.
\ PITTSBURG, Pa. March 2S.-Sever-
al options were given to-day by own
ers of furnaces in the Mahoning and
Shenango valleys to the promoters OF
the proposed combination of the mer-
chant blast furnaces. 1t became
known to-day that it is the intention
not only to absorb the stacks that
produce Bessemer iron, but TO also
take in those which make foundry
and basic irons. The plans of the
promoters contemplate the absorption
of the furnace Of the Clinton Iron and
Steel Company on the South Side,
Pitts5urg and the River Furnace, at
Cleveland, Ohio. Reports of a capt.
t~alization of $25,0 0, 900 are premature.
The amount has not been decided and
is likely to be about half of that fig
ure.
1t is denied that there is any inten-
ton Of putting up a large central
steel plant in the valley district.