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The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
OFFICERS FORGED ID FLEE
West Virginia Miners Fire on a Posse of Deputy United
 States Marshals.
BLAsSs!!NlUNCTION PRACTICALLY IGNORED
Strikers One Tn ousand Strong Commanding the Mountain Passes Threaten Further TronbIe-shsrin Hatfield Said to Be in Sympathy With Strikers.

Huntington, W. Va, June 25.-Yes- terday posse of deputy United States marshals, led by A. c. Hufford, of Bluefeld, were fired on by the strik- CTS and forced to flee from the coal fields at Matawan. Saturday after noon the marshals, under the leader ship of Hufford. set out for Bluefiel6 to reach the scene of the miners riots. When they arrived within 20 miles of Thacher they found they could proceed no further by rail ow- ing to the flood. They struck out across the mountains, encountering almost unsurmountable difficulties, and late Sunday afternoon reached their destination. Proceeding to work they began serving notices of the in. 1 junction which had been issued by Judge Jackson A mob of strikers followed, armed to the teeth. On all sides could be heard Down with gov ernment by injunction"
 Men threatened the posse with their weapons, women called down the ven geance of heaven upon them and chil- dren hurled stones. When nightfall came notice had been served on the strikers of all mines but one and that was to be served at the Lick Ford Coal and Coke Company at Thacker. Fearing an ambush the posse waited untilMonday and set out for Thacker Some time before noon they attempted to serve the injunction papers at the colliery. A mob followed enraged to desperation at the sweeping charae- ter of the injunction. One reckless fellow fired the first shot and quick as lightning the mountain sides eeh- oed and re-echoed with resounding re- ports that followed the crack of twen- ty or thirty rifles The deputies were forced to take refuge in flight and then barely escaped with their lives.
 The strike situation is assuming a serious aspect Sheriff Hatfield has withdrawn all deputies, because, it is said. he does not believe in the policy being pursued to put down the strike. The United States marshals have been left alone, and after being chased from the field, it is expected they will be strongly reinforced and ready to l fight when they again appear to en- force the injunction. Tug river di- vides West Virginia from Kentucky. On each side the mountains are al- most perpendicular and the entire distance from brink to brink is not more than 500 yards.
 On the mountain side of West Vir- ginia the collieries are located. On the Kentucky side are nothing but mountain paths. A lot of strikers, almost thousand strong. have crossed over into Kentucky and are occupying the mountain passes. They are out of reach of the deputy marshals and command the entrances to the col lieries. The strikers have nothing but hatred and contempt for the mar shals. and it is said that at the mass meeting at Thaeker Saturday night they decided to ignore the injunction,
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
CLAYIOK-B IREATY.
The British Cabinet Once More Graphing With the Matter
 in its Leisurely Way.
1T HAS NO INTENTION OF HURTING.
In a Month or So, When Decision Has Been Reached, the Matter Likely to Be Turned Over to Lord Pauncefote to Bring the Question to 6 Conclusion.

London, June 23.-In a tentative, easy-going sort of way the cabinet has begun to consider the Nicaragua treaty matter. Lord Pauncefote has explained many things to Lord Lans- downe, the foreign secretary, and the latter is once more grappling the problem. It is needless to say that the foreign office has no intention of lIurrying, and in the course of month or so it may come to a deci- sion. This will take the form of in- structions to Lord Pauncefote, who will return to the United States. These instructions will probably rot be officially communicated to the state department until congress shali convene or the attitude of the senate in the matter shall be definitely known.
 Lord Pauncefote will probably be permitted to interpret his instruc- tions pretty broadly. and they show signs of being elastic enough to pro- vide for any contingency except ] di- rect refusal on the part of the senate to recognize the validity of the Clay
 
 is as persistent as ever on this point. and, however willing he may be to abrogate it, he will vigorously man. tain the potentiality of the Clayton Bulwer treaty until such time as both signatories shall have agreed to itf abrogation.
 A high official, in the course of con versation with a representative of the press, said: Americans seem to think We are trying to delay the construc- ton of the canal; but this is entirely wrong. We are just as anxious as they to see it completed, and are will ing to do almost anything to further that end. But we don't want to see treaty We made in good faith torn mp like a piece of waste paper, and we still consider that we are entitled to some quid pro quo for the reIin- quishment of our treaty rights
 A recent special cable dispatch say. ing that the Niear9gua route had been practically settled and that Lord Panncefote, in consequence, would not return to the United States, caused much amusement. 1t is utterly unfounded. On the highest authority it may be stated that Lord Pauncefote will remain ambassador to the United States for the rest of his days or as long as he cares to re- tain the position.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Summary of Crop Conditions.

United States Department of Agri- culture, climate and crop bulletin of the weather bureau, Arkansas section, for the week ending June IT:
 Decidedly warmer weather prevail cd during the week The rain fall was very scattered, in some localities good showers occurred, while in others no rain fell. Corn and cotton have been greatly benefited by the warm days and nights. Corn is being laid by in most sections, in good condition, al though it is generally small for this time of year Cotton is being worked out and the stand is not so good in many localities. Squares are begin ming to form on cotton in some sec tions. Wheat harvesting is general and the yield will be poor in some places, while in others 1t will be fair to good. Oats will be a failure in many localities. Irish potatoes are generally fair to good. Fruit contin- ues to fall off in many sections while in others the prospect for a full crop is good
 The mean temperature and total rainfall for the week at reporting sta tions are given out in the following table.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
BRIEF MENTION.

A new bank is to be established at Van Buren.
 The eleventh tournament of the Arkansas Sportsmen's Association will be held in Pine Bluff, July g, 10 and 11th.
 The City Park in Little Rock has been selected as the site for the Ar kansas monument to the Confederate dead
 Gov. Davis declined to interfere in the case of John Bateman. color ed, sentenced to be hanged in Critten- den county for wife murder.
 Miss Lucy Thack. of Russellville, has been appointed clerk in the gov ernor's office, vice Chas. Watkins elected clerk of the worlds fair com mission.
 Sparling Harne, white, of Logan county, was killed by lightning while working in his field.
 Prof. J. W. Kuykendall, deputy state superintendent of education. has been elected to the principalship of the pre- partory department of the State Uni yersity.
 A 14-year-old boy named John Pol lard was convicted in federal court at Fort Smith of extracting letters from a postoffice box at Mena and sentenced to four years in the reform school at Bonneville. Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
BIG CRUCIBLE STEEL PLANT.
It Will Cost Million Dollars and Will Give Employment to
 Seven Hundred Men.

Pittsburgh, Pa, June 23.-Contracts Steel Co.,, for the buildings and a por- ton of the big crucible steel plant to be erected by James w. Brown, Geo. A. Howe and other former stock holders of the Crucible Steel Co.,, of America, at Colonia, new town on the Ohio river adjoining Monaca. The plant is expected to cost in the neigh borhood of $1,ooo,0Oo, make the fin est kinds of strictly crucible steel and employ 700 men. It is expected that the plant will be finished, ready for operation, within six or eight months.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
ARKANSAS STATE N[NS.
Well Known Hot Springs Business Man Killed Under Myster-
 ious Circumstances
NEWS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY STATED
Appeal for the Erection of a Monumentto to Confederate Dead Made to the People Of Arkansas by Officers of the United Daughters of the Confectionery
Condition of Affair. at In,ans AsxInm.

cohdiuon or Analrs at Insane Asylum.
 Commissioner of Agriculture Hill Is arranging, in conjunction with the Choctaw railroad, for an exhibit of Arkansas products at the Buffalo ex. position.
 The state department has been no. tified of an epidemic of an unknown disease among mules and horses in Desha county. It seems to be an in lection of the blood. and not single animal attacked has recovered
 Dr. Hooper, superintendent of the state insane asylum, has published a statement of conditions at the above institution. Dr. Hooper states that the asylum is able to accommodate only 600 patients, and that there are now at the institution GAO unfortu- mates. Referring to applications for admission of patients, the superin- tendent says:
 There are on the roster and now present in the asylum 640 patients. The legislature made an appropria- tion of s100 per capita per year for their maintenance. care and comfort, which is SS33 each per month. Out of this fund everything must be pro vided. The fuel bill amounts to $10,- 900 year; for lights. s2400, water t2.250, besides clothing, bedding, fur niture. washing, ironing, medicines and food. Besides the patients there are over 100 employees and officers who are provided with board, lodging and laundry accommodations. as the law provides. Out of this provision for GOO people of s8.33 per month TAO are provided for. as you see. How this is done it is hard to explain. but still it is done. The limit however has been reached. and the strain is a heavy one. We can do no more now The admissions can come only after death or recovery of others most particularly is this so in the col ored department There seems to be no other remedy except for the coun- ties to provide their own means of care and comfort. The senators and representatives in the last legislature can better tell why this distressing state of affairs exists than l can. did my duty in presenting the eondi tions to the general assembly. could do no more. I have done my duty here and stretched my means and facilities to their utmost, and believe If the situation is properly un- derstood the officials of the state will not mportune and distress me with pleadings I cannot yield to, however much would be pleased to fayorably meet them"
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
BANDIT SAFELY JAILED.
Cortez Admits That He Killed Sheriff
 Morris, Buff is Not Sure as to Glover.

San Antonio, Tex. June 24.-Grego- rio Gortez, the alleged slayer of Sher- ifs Morris and Glover and Constable Schnabel, was brought to this city from Laredo and jailed While a large crowd was attracted to the depot it was orderly and no attempt at violence resulted. The prisoner will be kept here for some weeks at least. The general belief is that swift justice will be meted out by the courts and no talk of violence is heard.
 Cortez admits that he killed Sher- if Morris. but said it was after he had been fired upon by that officer. He also admits being in the fight in ed and to have used his rife along with others. but is inclined to think the shots fired by him missed. The total reward offered for Gortezs ap- prehension aggregates s1,330 and there is already indication of several claimants. The arrest proper was made by State Ranger Captain Rog- CTS and Deputy Customs Merrem, but they are said to have taken the trail pointed out by the famous west Texas man trailer, Manuel Tom.
 Advices from Karnes county to- night are that Robert Benton. who was shot by mistake while acting as messenger for posses in the field. is very low and his death is expected.
 The Mexican wounded by Morris in his last fight is also reported to be in a preearious condition.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Tho Hardware Dealers of Arkansas.

The annual meeting of the Arkansas hardware Dealers Association was held at Hot Springs last week. The following officers were elected: Presi- oent, John M. Pittman. of Prescott; nrst Vice president, John F. Maxey, of ozark; second vice president, B. B. stewart Of Newport; secretary and treasurer, John A. Hummer, of Mari anna. Executive committee. R. H. Ru- dolph, Of Philadelphia; E. r. Mitchell, or Morrilton; Hamp Williams, of Hot Springs; J. H. Bolcourt, of Little Rock; c. G. Rosenthal, of Batesville.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Killed by His Wife.

The coroner's jury Investigating the death of J. D. Ware at Hot Springs found that he came to his death at the hands of his wife. The 20-year- old son of the couple testified that he had gone over the case with his moth CT, and that she talked of the tragedy in manner that led him to believe she had almost completely lost her mind. The young man stated that his mother had been granted divorce. but had no money to get away with Continuing, young Ware said: For years she had been abused and outra- geously treated at the hands of the man she killed. She was a slave to a terrible master. No dog ever received such treatment as she did. Father has sat in his room, his face flushed with whisky and said, I'll kill her, the old wench.' Such has been going on for more than a year He has made at tempts to kill mother on several oeca- sions. Such humiliation before a proud woman in the presence of her children was enough to break the spir- it of any one and to wreck her mind forever" During his statement young Ware showed that he was laboring un- der a great strain, and while taking his mothers part his references to his father were free from bitterness. The sympathy of the community seems to be almost entirely with Mrs. Ware, and her children.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Negro Laborers start Trouble

A dispatch from Pine Bluff says a gang of colored laborers struck for higher wages. which was refused. All returned to work except one Sims, who got drunk and attacked the fore man, white man. An officer hap pened along and took Sims in charge. Some of the gang then started for the officer. but he held them at bay under threats of death to the first who came within range until assistance ar rived.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Killed at a Dance.

Joe Harris. eolored, was killed dur ing dance at his home in Altheimer and Andrew Brogan was arrested charged with being party to the crime. During the evening two women be- came involved in a difficulty when some one fired a shot. which killed Harris. The evidence before the cor oner's jury led the officers to suspect Brogan and Henry Ward. but the lat ter, hearing that he was wanted. made his escape.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Live Stock Markets.

St. Louls-Cattle-Fan exports. $5.l5a s0; butchers 25@5 70 sst9ekers, sd E 75 Packing, $5.90a61O; butchers, $6.oOa6 221s: i: light, $4 75ma-So. Skeep-Mutton sheep, E. .25q3 So, lambs, 7sq4.25; spring lambs. S4.75a555.
 Chicago Cattle-Good to prime steers. stockers and feeders. s2.sOa4 S5 cows, :. D a4S5; heifers, s2,70Q500; eanners. g gG9 2.65; calves. $4.5oa6.sO; Texas fed steers. s4. 25Q540; Texas fed steers, 425q5 4O Hogs-Mixed and butchers, s s066 ID; good to choice heavy, S,95a617i4 rough heavy, $5.S0a590, light, S5.75n6.0O. Sheep Good to choice wethers. s4O0a4 10; fair to choice mixed s. 75q4 10; western sheep, s4 006l43O; yearlings. S4.25a4 60; native lambs s4.oo4525, western lambs $5D09 6.25
 Kansas -Cattle-Native beef steers. s5.00u5g0, Texas steers. s4.25@525: Texas srassers. $425q5.25; Texas cows, g. 65GI3 r: native cows and heifers, s O0d5.OJ; stock geo Hogs-Heavy, s6O0f6,10; packers, 8 906600 mixed, & S5Q600; light 5 70 590; workers, $5.70@5s5. Sheep-Muttons. 8 50q4 D; lambs, si50q5.l0; grass Texans. S1.00q370
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Found in an Abandoned Well.

The body of Louis Hoyos, Msxi- can, was found in an abandoned we'll on the outskirts of Mena and the cir cumstances indicate that he was mur- dered and the body thrown into the we'll to hide the crime. His neck was broken and there was a bad wound on the side of his head. Mrs. Lowder and man named Hughes were ar rested as suspects.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Acquitted By e Jury.

Omaha, Neb., June 23.-Chas. E. Cot ton, former cashier of the First na- tional bank of Syracuse, Neb., has been acquitted by the jury in the fed eral court. Charges upon which he was tried were those of making false entries in books; making false re- ports to the comptroller of the treas- ury, and abstracting funds of the bank
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Cnilles Surrsnders.

Washington, June 24.-Gen. Mac Arthur has cabled the war depart ment, announcing the surrender of Gen. Cailles in northern Luzon with 3s6 rifles, 4,000 rounds of ammuni tion and 600 officers and men. Cailles has taken the oath of allegiance.
 Gen. MacArthur also announces the arrival of the Lawton at Manila with comp los K and L of the Eleventh infantry.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Equine Grip in New York.

New York, June 23.-A new equine disease, similar in it's symptoms to grip in human beings, has made it's appearance among the horses in New York, and fully 10000 are said to be suffering. The percentage of fatali- ties is very large.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
His Occupation Gone.

Paris, June 23.-Agoneillo, the Eu- ropean representative of AguinaIdo, has given up his apartments here and left for Marseilles. It is said he s about to return to his own country, there being no further use for his services.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
German Claim Growing,

Berlin, June 23.-It is officially ad- mitted that Germany desires to in- crease her claim from e12 2,o0o,o00 to { G14,0o0,000 because the first figure does not include expenses borne by Germany in China from May to July. This demand about tallies with Ger many's actual outlay.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
A Tribute of Friendship.

Pittsburgh, Pa, June 23.-It is stat ed that Andrew Carnegie will erect Il monument to James c. Blaine. A per sonal friendship of many years and warm admiration for the great cham pion of American industries inspire the philanthropist in his undertaking.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
THE WEEKS BANK cLRARINGS.
Total CIearinGs, with Increase and Decrease, In the Principal
 Cities of the Country.

New York, June 22.-The following table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank clearings at 26 of the prin- eipal cities for the week ended June 20. with the percentage of increase and decrease, as compared with the cor responding week last year:
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Mad Dogs in Chicago.

Chicago, June 23.-Four dogs af- ficted with rabies ran riot in the dia- ferent sections of the city Friday, and at different hours, causing con- sternation and terror by their at tacks until each had been dispatched by a bullet. Several children and adults were bitten by the mad ani- mafS
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
SATURDAY, June a. Grain and Provisions.

St Louis = Flour Patents, s. 506I2 G5: other grades, g. iGa5.40. Wheat-No. red. 69}297012c. Corn-No. mixed, 43fge. Oats-No. 2, 29lac. Hay-Timothy S9.A4a l5OO; prairie. $S.5O4ll.50; clover Si0 pDft dairy, 1l6I4c. Eggs Fresh S09e. Lard - Choice steam. S55c Pork .- New mess. $15.75. Bacon-Clear rib, 9Ac. Wool-Tub- washed, 16G2414e; Missouri and Illinois medium combing 16l2Ql7c. other grades, 15albl2, angcrn goat hair. 8415e.
 Chicago-elosing quotations: Wheat June, 66t2c, July, 663.c; September 6644e. Corn-June, 4294c; July. 4Sc; September. 44asc. Oats-June. 2'3sc; July, 279sc; Sep tember, 26I2m2tSsc. Pork-June $1472i July. $l4 72l6 September, sl4.92la. Lard June. $s.70; July, ss.70, September sS 75 December, sS2712; November, $S.55; Jan. nary, SS15. Ribs-June, $S.07lR6S.l0; July, & S0712dS10; September, $S111a; October, sS O11a. JanuarY. S7a21aMS.35.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
VIII Celebrate Golden Wedding.

Carbondale, nl., June 23.-The gold en wedding of Isaac B. Rapp will be celebrated at his home in this city Monday evening. MT. Rapp is a we'll known architect, having had charge of the Normal university building and Newell house in this city and other prominent buildings in southern Hli- r,ciS
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York. June 22-The statement nt the associated banks for the week ending to-day shows.
 Loans S9o2, ,755 800 increase. 8, ,SS1. 100 Deposits, 3ss2. S4i, 200; decrease, A,35o. e10. POO
 Legal tenders. s79 CPS. 800; increase. sl.- 4ss POO.
 Specie. s173. 29s, 800; decrease $3, ,S56 800. Reserves, $252, ,622 400: decrease, B. .508 900. Reserve required $245, I'll. 050; decrease. s3Si, 525.
 Surplus, $6,611, $50; decreace $217O75.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Earl Russell Committed for Trial.

London. June 23.-Earl Russell re- appeared in the Bow Street police court to-day, on a charge of bigamy and was committed for trial. The court was crowded. Among those present was the woman (Mrs. Somer- ville), whom the earl claims is his wife, and to whom he was married in Reno, New, in 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
wb,ppea and Driven from the State.

Tom Watson, White, farmer IlY ing near Camden, who, with his wife. swore that negro named Bussy assaulted Mrs. Watson and then acknowledged that the evi- dence was false. was taken out by a committee of citizens and given a good whipping. Watson was then placed on a train and told not to stop within the state.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Will Not Wed BaIfour.

New York, June 23.-A London ca bic says that the Morning Post an- nounces that the marriage of Miss Sar. toris, granddaughter of Gen. Ulysses s. Grant, and Mir. Archibald Balfour will not take place. No reason is giy-
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28

New York. June 22.-Money on call nominal; prime mercantile paper 3A TIE per cent Sterling exchange nominal with actual business in bankers bills at 4Ss for demand and at 4S56sG 4s5a4 for so days; posted rates 4S6i2 and 4S9; commercial bills 4S4qtsSs a3 Siier Ea certificates nom lars 471a. State bonds inactive; railroad bonds steady, government bonds firmer.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
Cotton
Financial.

Quotations for middling range as fol. lows: St. Louis, 1-16c: New York, 9-Iic; Memphis, SIsc.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28

Chas. Williams, a deserter from the United States army, was arrested at Mena.
The Monticellonian., 1901-06-28
River News.
THE MARKETS.

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