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The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04

During the food last Saturday morning, the brick dam of the can ming factory broke and was swept away. Also the dam of this edi- tors pond. which was located on the same spring branch. Mir. D. s. Wells, who lives two miles south of town, had big dam washed away. All the small streams near Monticello were ov- erflowed, and some damage done to the lowland crops. It was the first rain that many portions of the county had had in four weeks, and was therefore. most welcome. Gardens and crops, of all kinds, have been greatly benefited.
 During the downpour of rain last Saturday morning, a small cy- clone formed in the southeastern portion of town, moving in a northeastern direction, swept fem ces, trees, etc., until it reached Gaines street, near the depot. when it lifted the entire roof from L. W. Dillards' large mercantile establishment and tore out the plate glass front. The entire stock of general merchandise was badly damaged by the rain. The loss will probably amount to $I ,ooo Two or three small build ings, in the vicinity of the depot, occupied by colored people, were razed to the ground, but fortunate ly no one was seriously hurt. One colored woman was slightly in iured. The colored peoples lodge was blown off the pillars, the glass broken and otherwise damaged. Other property in the neighbor- hood was damaged to some exteht. The path of the storm was not ov- CT 100 yards in width. The rain accompanying the storm was the heaviest we have had in years.
 We have been informed that cur genial insurance friend, Oar. win Ahrens, of Monticello, has q. last joined the great army of bene- diets. We did not learn the young lady's name, but feel confident that she is one of Arkansas fairest, as Darwin's taste along this line is ex- cellent. We do not vouch for the above being true as the informant was a travelling man. However "The Clarion" joins Mir. Ahrens' many friends in Ashley county ir wishing him happy married life. Hamburg Clarion.
 Our contemporary has been i'm, posed upon, Mir. Ahrens is stil enjoying single blessedness but we understand that it is not altogether MT. Ahrens' fault. He has had his own consent for sometime, but the sweet girl of his choice prefers te wait until the daisies bloom again,
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Proposed Amendment.

That Section l6, of Article ,, of the Constitution oi the State of Arkansas. be amended so IS to read as follows;
 Article ', Section l6. Pay and mileage. The members of the General Assembly shal receive sueh i'ny and mileage for their services as shall be hXed by l,w. No member of either house all. during the term for which he has been elected, receive any increase of pay for his services under any law passed during such term. The term of all members of the General Assembly shall begin on the day 0: their eec- ton.
 Approved May 23, 1901.
 Each eleetor may vote for or against above amendment.
 Witness my ofIielal signature md seal of of- fee, this February g. 1902.
 [sEALI JOHN ". CROCKETT.
 snerafnrv of StaIn-
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
School books at ID. Y. Hyatt's. 6-5-5t

The rain last week was pretty general over Drew county.
 Get prices on school books at Bordeaux Drug Store. If
 Mr. Wylie Bessellieu has return ed from Arkansas City.
 Bordeaux Tetter Lotion cures letter, itch or eczema. If
 Mir. L. Allen made q business trip to Warren last week.
 The dust was more than settled on last Saturday morning.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Vacation Days.

Vacation day is here api tho children are fairIy living out of doors. You need to saard asalnsl accidents incidental to open ar sports. No R.medy equals De Wits Witch Hazel SaIve for quickly stopping pain or remov ing danger ot serious conSequea c,s. For cuts, scalls and wounds. Sure cure for piles and sl,.n diaeases. Beware oi eounterieits.
 Sold hy R. F. Vance Bordeans .
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
LITTLE ROCK. AKK ( 2,

LITTLE RocK, ARK, 6 25-'o2. To the Directors of Drew Go:
 In accordance with an Act of the last General Assembly. school directors must now transmit tbeir annual reports to the county ex. aminers between the Ist and 2oth of July. As the State Superin. tendent Is required by law to make the State apportionmeut on Sep tember l. it is very important that the directors should send the ex- aminers their reports promptly 4 failure on the part of the directors to do so will result in the loss to the district of it's share of the state school fund, and they will be la- ble for the damages sustained by the district by reason of losing its share of the revenue.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given thatia pursuance of a decree of the Drew Ghaneery Court, rendered at the June term thereof that I. as commis- sioner of said Court, will offer for sale at the East door of the Court House. Monticello Ark. on Saturday, Jniy &C., 1902, between the hours of 10 q. m. and 3 D m., at public out cry to the highest bidder. ona credit of three months. the following lands situated in Drew county, to-wit: The West half of North East quarter of Section 2s in Township II. south, Range 6. West, so acres
 R. L. HARDY, Commissioner July End. 1902 w-W.It.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
A-345. CONTEST NOTICE. Department of the Interior,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.


 Camden, Ark, Apr. 2S 1902.
 sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by J. M. Gnvaness, contestant against Homestead Entry No 9l23 made June ,. is97 for the SW qr NV ar, N-w qr s-w or Sec Ii and NE or g. qr Sec l5 Tp l2. s. K c. W. by sidney MaeGregor Gontestcp. in which its alleged that Said Sidney MacGregor nus wholly abandoned said twct of lani for more than six months next prior to the date herein and that said tract is unimproHed said parties are hereby notified to appear. respond and of fer evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. m. on June r, lg0a, before R. L. Har- dy. Notary Public. at his office in Monticello. Drew county, Arkansas, and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on Junc 27. l912 before the Register and Receiver at the United stttrs Land ohoe in Camden, Arkansas.
 T. c aid contest mt having in a proper alii- daviL flied February l9 1902. set fort facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made it is here by ordered and directed that such notice Dc given by dne and proper publication.
 MILTON A. ELLIOTT, Register
 F.. A. SCHiCKER, Receiver.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Acts Immed lately.

Colds are sometimes more troub- lesome in summer than in winter One Minute Cough Cure cures at once. A bsolutely safe. Acts inn mediately. Sure cure for coughs, colds, eroup, throat and lung troubles.
 Sold by R. E. Vance Bordeaux.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04

Mir. A. N. Rankin, ot Lake Nll- lage. was called to our city this week on account of the serlous ill- ness of his mother. Mrs. Rankin, Is, IS we are glad to state, improv- ing.
 WANTED Twelve good horses, from E to 16 hands high, 7 to 12 years old, for livery work. Will pay the highest market price for same.
 2t. K. D. Wells.
 Dr. E L. Hodges. optician and jeweler, who has been engaged in the jewelry business, in our city, for several years leaves this week for Warren, where he will make his future home.
 Prof. NJ. A. Leiper, who has been teaching at Wilmar for the past year, has just returned from a trip to Star City. We understand that hereafter Prof. Leiper will be connected with Maddox Seminary, Little Rock.
 
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Rogers have the sympathy of our people in the death of their little daugh- ter, Ella B., which occurred at their home at one o'clock Satur- day night, after an illness of two days. The remains were inferred in the Rough and Ready Cemetery Sunday evening at 5 o'clock.
 Mir. A. $. Crute, IT,, is supply ing this market with the finest melons ever seen in the city. Mr Crute informed us one day this week that he had one thousand ripe melons to dispose of. His wagon will be found on our streets every day, and those wishing nice delicious melons should see hlm before buying.
 Mir. Eek has with him this season the finest photo equipment he has ever brought here can make you any kine ofssphoto work as well as car be made anywhere, by anyone and at very low prices. If yor need anything in his line be sure to have it done before he returns tc his Pine Bluff gallery.
 On Thursday last MT. Dave Law and Miss Ida Withers were married. Judge Roby officiating The Bride is the beautiful daughter of the late Captain Withers O Long View, and is admired by al who know her. The groom is tn, son of MT. J. C. Law, and is young man of good business quail fcations and commands the respec of all who know him. Thr "Clarion'' joins their many friend in wishing for them long, happ, and prosperous married life Clarion,
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
The Best Prescription For Ma
 laria

Chills and fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in Il tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 50c.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
L~eca1 Tters.

The hay-cutters are at work. To-day is the glorious fourth. Prepared paint at D. T. Hyatt $. See Z. | Wood for life insur- ance. if Mir. Nick Wells was at home this week
 School books. all kinds. at Bor- deaux' Drug Store. If MT. Jack Curry is having new residence built.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04

Some of the best novels extant, unabridged clean large type. Price reduced from $ cents to 10 cents. Or by depositing 10 cents you can get q novel and keep 1t 10 days, and if it is then returned in good condition 5 cents will be returned. APpiy q ti.is oitqs
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Aunt Lncindy

Always carries Hunts Lightning Oil around with her, says it's fine for swelling, tooth-ache, collie, Weak back and backache cuts, burns, neuralgia, eatarrh Aunt Lu- cindy has sixty-nine grandchildren and ought to know what she is talking about
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENT To the Constitution of the State
of Arkansas.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
 joint esolntion, proposing an amendment 10 the State Constitution was passed by the General Assembly at It's regular session of 1901. and that the same will be submitted to the elec- tors the State at the next general election. to he held September 1st, lg02, for adoption or re- ieeti0n viz:
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Caesar Conquered Britain

Malaria was conquered by Simmons Liv- CT Purifier (tin box.) Protected from moist ure. dust and insects. Clears the complex ion, cures constipation, aids and corrects ac- tion of the liver.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
To Cure asCOld One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if il fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature on each box. 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Stops The Cough and Works
 Off The Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab- lets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
A Triple Han ging

Smith, Brown and Jones hang their hopes of recovery upon Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tablets. They will be around soon shaking hands with friends. 25 cts No cure-no pay.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
We Can't Tell a Lie.

When we say there is no shaking of bot ties, no licking of spoons, no wry faces when Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tablets are used. 25 cts. No eure-no pay
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Swapping Lies.

Is praetieed, but don't swap off Hunts Lightning Oil for worthless article. Ask your druggist or merchant for free sample bottle.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Wall paper at ID. T. Hyatt's. 6-5-5t

HyattS. O-0-0C Ninetenths of the county had good rain last Saturday.
 Mr. W. A. Wood is back from business visit to Memphis.
 Don't build until you see J. B. Pyron, contractor and builder. If Mir. Ed Bratton, of Warren, spent last Sunday in our city.
 New aad secondhand sehoo books, at Bordeaux Drug Store. If The Hot Springs excursionists returned home last Saturday.
 Plenty of water melons are be- ing brought U town these days,
 For paints, oils and varnishes, See Brown, MeQuiston & Co. 4t
 Mrs. D. A. Caldwell has return ed to her home 1t San Antonia, Tex.
 Try Liquid Liver Invigorator, at D. T. Hyatt's. It will relieve you. st
 Mr. B. A. Hardy made a busi- ness trip to Dermott last Satur- day.
 Mir. ". N. Brown made a busi- ness trip to Lake Village last week
 Late styles wall paper at D. T. Hyatt's. Call and see them before buying. o-5-5t
 Every farmer we met last Sat urday evening wore a happy ,. smile.
 Miss Lucy Denson, of Warren, visited friends in our city last week.
 We will pay the highest market price for green and dry hides.
 If Brown x Bishop.
 Messrs. w. B. Hammock and C. ]. Brown spent last Sunday at Dermott.
 Arkansas Liver Regulator is guaranteed, at Bordeaux Drug Store. tt
 Mrs. Ella Brooks. of this place, visited relatives at Arkansas City last week.
 L. Brown < Co.'S. agent will be glad to take your orders for whis- kies' Sc. tf
 Mr. Hugh Scott, of Hamburg, was welcome visitor to our town last week.
 All kind of new and second hand school books at D. T. Fly att's, cheap. 6-5.5t
 Mr. Darwin Ahrens made bus mess trip to Dermott the first ot this week
 MT. Walter McKennon, of Ham burg, visited relatives in our city this week.
 l.. Brown x Co.,, Dermott, car. " a complete line of whiskies. See their agent. If.
 MT. T. c. Ellis, of Hudspeth visited his family in our city the first of this week.
 Mir. Young bennett has accepted position with the Southern Lum Der Co.,, at Warren.
 If you are troubled with ring worm, poison oak, letter, itch ol eczema, Bordeaux Tetter Lotior will cure you. tt
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Definition.

The best prescription for baby Is Baby's Friend. For sale by Brown, McQuiston X Go.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04

Ego her A.w5z. Keeps t As4ty. Ny mother s4 f.ered 4om dis tresxtus; pairs 4ei eee.rsi ii hca'ro due 'o iadfa..ltoa. .a, s |. ". S'Paaid5ae eroaa. No. Two years ago got hrr to ~ Kadol. She grew ester at once aa3 oow. al lhe ase ai seveni, six, cat anything < he wants. rc marking Shat >hr fears m b,d fecl< as 1he has her bottle of Ko iot haa3y.
 soli by R. E Yunco Bordeauv. Litf of Seiters :teiaaiaiDp in lie F. 9. ;st Heat;celln. arIl.,
 Unclaimed for 50 days. E.ila Anderson
 Dave Ateatk
 Austin Allen
 T L. navis
 Joe Finnie
 Mrs C N Harris
 ESfella Ingram
 Mice Jordan
 " II Lawl.ol
 Marie Loyd
  Tine above unless called for in the next tWo weeks wlll be sen to the dead letter oiftrc
 N. H. SAVAGE. r. M
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
n NA sE G/2pEe.s..,
This signature is CT every Gex of tho reaairz
 Laxative Br0m0-Qninine Tablets the remedy that cy'rea n cold in OHc dry

itAt s5 - s'tA H1iC tuI9 N SS h on visit to relatives.
 Arkansas Liver Regulator, in big tin cans, at Bordeaux Drug Store, Is the best. If
 Mr. Roscoe Weatberall, of liar risson, 0. T., is visiting reIalyes and friends in this county.
 Bordeaux Liver Pills regulate the liver and wards off swamp fev- CT and congestion. If
 Mir. John NJ. Wilson has again placed us under obligations for some nice water-melons.
 Try Bordeaux Liver Pills and you will use no others They are guaranteed to give satisfaction. If
 E. Gus Hammock, Esq, and wife have returned from visit to relatives in Western Arkansas.
 See L. Brown < Co.'S. agent when you want good whiskey. brandy, wines, beer, etc. If.
 Mrs. Fannie Knox, of Pine Bluff, is here this week on a visit 10 Mr. and Mrs. W. E. HarviIl
 L. Brown & Co.,, Dermott, have an agent at this place When you want good whiskey, look him up.
 Rev. N. C. Denson, of Warren, attended the protracted meeting in our city the first of this week.
 A few extra Jersey COWS fresh-for sale or trade for beef cattle.
 2t. J. E. Shell.
 Mrs F. ". Eek has joined her husband in this city. Mrs. Eek came down from Pine Bluff last week.
 Sixty or seventy looms are now in operation at the Cotton Facto- ". As many more will soon be put in.
 One nice brood-mare; also good all round work and saddle horse. Will trade for beef cattle.
 2t. J. E. Shell.
 Mr. Hardy Rogers left for Lake Village the first of this week after short visit to relatives in our city.
 Rev. ]. W. Lee, of Grenada, Miss, is conducting the protract ed meeting, at the Baptist Church, in our city.
 We wish your paint, oil and var nish trade. The best grades at the lowest prices. If
 Brown, McQuiston & Go.
 Hon. Chas. T. Duke has return ed from Little Rock, where he went as delegate to the Republi- can State Convention.
 The big rain last Saturday morning over-tlowed crops in some fields, but the benefits outweighed the damages a great deal.
 Mir. James Fitzhugh, of Nc Gehee, was here last week, and purchased from Mr. K. D. Wells a fine span of grey horses.
 It will not be great while be fore Drew county will have a fine looking court house. All needed repairs are soon to be made.
 Miss Bertie Hyatt, who has been teaching in the Public Schools of Pine Bluff, has returned to her home in this city.
 The cyclone, last Saturday morn. ing. blew several out-buildings down on MT. ]. Y. Erwin's farm, three miles northeast of this city.
 We learn, from parties living in hat community, that Coleman Is a good opening for new gin. One is said to be badly needed ur there.
 Monticello, besides having two butcher shops, has two or three wagons peddling beef. The beet trust doesn't amount to much down this way.
 The Baptist District Association convened in this city last Friday It continued in session three days The attendance was good and the meeting was an interesting one.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04
Arkansas leading Newspaper.

In almost every state there is some one news paper which is considered the best. THE ARKANSAS GAZETTE
 is the newspaper of largest circulation and greatest influence ill this state. Reduction in Price.
 The daily Gazette has becu redneel in price from s7.5o to s6.50 per year from sl.Oo to sa.5o for six months and from D cents to 65 ceuts by he m onth.
 GAZETTE PUBLISHING COMPANY. i.;..e ;. y-., Ak.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-04

The Drew County Singing Con- vention will meet at Prairie Hall on Friday and Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July. All lovers of music are requested to attend.
 N. Y. Wadsworth, Pres. Allen Royal, Sec.
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APpy q tAss oiaes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

.s4.io ....,- -o,.,.... sand as luucll.
| took them to another chemist and
spent 50 more just to have Il correct
analysis made. The Same conclusion
from this man convinced me that | was
mistaken.
! walked home, detected and bafflcd.
The doctor w@H too shrcwd for me. and
he had scored the first victory.
Nevertheless was not discoura god.
| reasoned with sense that the man
would not adopt ordinary methods to
poison my master. He was too shrewd
for that. Then | thought of hypodcr-
mic injections, which might be admin
istercd while in his office.
1t was while Specializing upon the
possible methods of giving him poison
that I reached the conclusion that my
masters night visits to the doctors ac-
counted for everything. 1t was at
these meetings that the harm was done.
| would be present at the next meet.
ing or l would relinquish all claim to
the possession of abilities of certain
order necessary for success in my line
of work.
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the porch remained SO perfectly stiff
that / half Imagined that il was an
Illusion or the reflection of some inter.
vening object. But my policy has ever
been to make sure Of a thing before
deciding what course to pursue. and SO
l accepted the benefit of the doubt and
waited patiently once or twice /
thought of the tales of spirits and
ghosts related about the old mansion
and of how they walked through the
empty rooms after midnight and made
free with all earthly occupants. This
did not disturb me. however, for |
knew that somebody besides spirits
WAS awake around the house that
night
was getting tired of watching that
immovable figure on the porch, and my
eyelids were winking and blinking
spasmodically when my ears caught
sound directly back of me. did not
dare move my head an inch. but the
thought of the bloodthirsty Danes sud.
denly made me cold and clammy. I
Imagined | detected the patter of their
feet on the drive, and I gripped my re-
volvcr tightly, determined to make a
desperate stand for my life
moment later my feelings were
considerably relieved. The steps ap.
proachcd nearer and nearer - soft
stealthy, delicate steps that might have
been made by a child. Then the figure
of man doomed up within three yards
Of me and moved swiftly toward the
house.
But in that monetary glimpse |
caught the features of my master. In
his hands he carried clumsy bundle
or article, which | failed to make out.
Then for the first time the shadow on
the porch moved. The two met at the
top of the steps and quickly dsap-
pearcd in the house the door closing
noiselessly behind them.
l would have given much inst then
to have had the power to penetrate
behind those wooden walls or to have
raised the shades and looked into the
doctors office, where | knew that a
light must be burning. But felt that
my quest was ended for the night and
that further work would be useless.
After waiting around another half
hour | quietly stole out of the yard
and hurried home to reflect over the
strange occurrences Of the night,
TO RE CON'TI%I+ED
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HE BURLINGTON FREE FRESS: THURSDAY.

The result of their meeting was man.
fest Mt once. Both of them appeared
happy and normal again, and the old
relationship seemed to be rc-estab-
lished. How much Miss Stetson OK
planned to him about her fears and
knowledge OF his case | never knew,
but for a time at least she was DO
tcrmined to put down all feelings of
aversion for my master because of her
knowledge that he was doomed
lcpcr. Or pcrhaps-like another self
sacrificing virgin that I have read
about-she had decided to consecrate
her life to him. to live by him and
nurse him through the coming years of
pain and suffering and mental agony
which must ever be the lot of lcper.
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MAJOR SAVED HIMSELF.

YES" said the major. lit was at the
seashore, the tide was low and, although
the turtle weighed nearly toli, l turned
him over"
Ana then, AS the crowd groaned, the
major, added TO the authorities At
lanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

have to meet him at night under cir
cumstances similar to our first meet
ing, and then would have the liberty
10 speak to him. To accomplish this
watched him every night, often sitting
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CHATTER XIV.

HEN I reached the con-
clusion that some.
thing ought to be
done to save Mr..
Goddard from him.
self. l began planning
the best course to
pursue. First | would
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema or other torturing skin diseases,
No need for II. Doan's Ointment cures.
Can't harm the most delicate skin. At any
drug store, 30 cents
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CHAPTER XI.

I Is not often that con-
hicting emotions trou-
BILE ME. But on that
afternoon as | walked
back to Mr.. Goddard's
housed experienced the
StranpeSf confirm icfinn
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or feelings One moment ! thought
would pursue the tragedy no further,
but decamp Immediately and let my
master work out his own fate. After
all, he was nothing to me, and he prob.
ably cared less for me than did for
him.
But the next moment would have a
revulsion of feelings. | would fall to
plying and sympathizing with both
my master and Miss Stetson. Her
love for him was genuine, and it must
be terrific blow to receive such intel
lisence. Was she not to be pitied more
than Mr.. Goddard? On the other hand
he was conscious Of the terrible doom
that awaited him and was buoyed up
only by the thought that possibly DIR.
Squires could cure him. But now he
could never gain his prize. Would
she marry him even though pronounced