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The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
UNIVERSITY oE No1RE DAME.
 Notre Dame, Indiana.

We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Notre Dame Unlyer- slty, one of the great educational instltu- uons of the West, which appears ln another column of this paper. Those of our readers Who may have occasion to look up college for their sons during the coming year would do well to correspond with the President, who will send them a catalogue tree of charge, as well as all particulars regarding terms, courses of studies, etc.
 There Is a thorough preparatory school i'll connection with the University, in which students of all grades will have every oppor- tunlty of preparing themselves for higher studies. The Commercial Course intended for young men preparing for business, may be finished ill one or two years according to the ability of the student. ST EDWA ARDS HALL, for boys under thirteen, Is an unique department of the institution. The higher courses are thorough in every respect, and students will find every opportunity of per fecting themselves in any line of work they may choose to select. Thoroughness in class work, exactness in the care of students, and devotion to the best interests of all, are the distinguishing characteristics of Notre Dame University.
 Fifty-seven years of active work in the cause of education have made this institu- tion famous all over the country.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
VERY YOUNG SMOKERS.
Even Babies, Just Old Enough to Toddle Are Addicted to
 the Habit.

"Slumming to find out how the oth CT half lives, has always been more or less of q society fad; yet. perhaps there are conditions even in sweet smelling Detroit not generally un- derstood. Why, 1 know of streets in this city in which nine out of ten per sons, men, women and children, smoke. Even babies, just old enough to toddle, are addicted to the tobac- co habit
 Such were the remarks introduc- tory to story by gentleman whose work in the slums is not i'll any sense a fad, states the Free Press.
 Not long ago. said he, "I was talking with a woman who seemed u little more intelligent than her neighbors:
 Do your boys smolle% I asked, not knowing for certain that there were boys, but knowing that in this street the home without boys was the exception.
 Not attempting to initiate her dia- lect-'yes, they do,' she said, both of 'em. The oldest one isn't bad. He just smokes a pipe once in awhile, But my youngest boy, he does like tobacco! Why, every time he gets hold of five cents he goes right off to the store and buys one of them long black cigars, and sits right down and smokes it.
 Come to find out, the moderate pipe smoker had reached the discreet age of seven. The smoker of long, black cigars was five''
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
State Offers Reward.

The state offers reward of $250 for the arrest and conviction of J. Forshe, or Fourshay, who, on July 4, at De Queen, Sevier county, shot and killed A. P. Taylor, well-known resident of that place. Taylor and his son were walking down the street and the sidewalk being narrow, brushed against Forshe in passing. In few minutes they returned, words were passed. and, it is said. Forshe whip ped out a revolver and fired on the cid CT man, who was killed almost instant ly. The son knocked Forshe down with chair after his father had fal- len, but Forshe made good his escape.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Prof. Hartxor Chosen.

At the meeting of the board of trus. tees of the State University, Prof. H. s. Hartzog. of South Carolina, was elected president of the above institu- tion. Mir. Hartzog is president of the Clemson College, at Clemson, S. G., and is only S5 years of age. He is accredited with having made splen- did record in his present position and he is very highly recommended. He is a Baptist minister. His election completes the faculty for the Uni. yersity of Arkansas. President Hart xog will assume the duties of presi- dent at the opening of the next term in September. He succeeds Dr. John l.. Buchanan, resigned.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.
Of the 1o5 cathedrals in the United

Of the 105 cathedrals in the United Kingdom 49 are Roman Catholic.
 That was a clever alliteration of Dr. Blanchard, when speaking of the reign of the spirit of pleasures: More golf than Gold; more cards than Christ
 One of 28 candidates for the de- gree of doctor of philosophy at Co., lumbia university won the degree from that institution this year for thesis on Sunday school movements in America.
 The heroic days of the Methodist itineracy are not yet past. A West Virginia preacher has six churches on his S0-mile circuit. His salary" is S126 year! He shares this in- come with his horse.
 The priests delegated to present the claims of the work of the propa- gation of the faith to the Catholics of South America report that the year 1900 was a bad one for those countries, and 1901 still worse.
 The total amount of money to be raised during the coming year by the London school board is close upon Z g2,500,000. Of this immense sum over 91 100000 will go in teachers salaries, E 70,000 in wages for school keepers and $ 57,0o0 for fuel, light and water.
 Harry Swartz and Sidney Bernheim, fellow students in New York high school, were great friends and also strong rivals for scholarship, the former being son of a tradesman in a small way and the latter belonging to a wealthy family. Bernheim out stripped his ehum by a small mar gin, but withdrew from the school in order that Swartz might get the scholarship, which he did.
 In his baccalaureate sermon at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. FL wood Worcester startled his hearers by declaring that the morality of col lege life is inferior to that of the world at large. A graduate of the university has this comment to make: "If Dr. Worcester's assertion is true, then the right of colleges to exist is wiped out. But people will hesi- tate to accept this assertion as fully or even partially established. 1t may be true that many of the colleges are not all that they should be, but that they fall below the morals of the business and political world is hardly credible"
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
F1vo Cunvissxs Esrsype.

Five negro conyises escaped from the state camp at England. 1t seems that the five negroes were at work blowing in a field several miles from the stockade, each one handling the lines oyer one of the states mules One of the negroes stopped blowing to bring the lone guard in charge of the squad a drink of water, and the others so managed it that they reached the place where the guard was about the same time. As the guard raised the dipper to his mouth the negro who was carrying the water bucket sud denly seized him around the waist and pinioned his arms to his side The other negroes came quickly to the assistance of their fellow convict, and 1t was the work of but a few seconds to take the guards revolver and Win chester. One of the negroes kept the guard covered while the others un- hitched the five mules from the blows and mounted them. Then the con vict who was guarding the guard mounted his mule and quickly joined the others. The names of the escapes and their terms are as follows: Will Dillehay, sent up March 16. 1897, from Lee county for twenty-one years for murder; he escaped shortly after his incarceration and was only recap. tured last February in Mississippi and returned to the penitentiary walls; he has a stiff arm Adam Greer, sent up from Crittenden eoun- ty December 10, 1899, for eight years; he escaped last year at West Memphis, Foot Easter, Union county, three years; received in April, 1902. Monk Jones, Union county. three years; re. ceived in April, 1902. Nathan Pickett. Saline county. one year; received March g, 1902.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
The Cow Game tsaets

Pending the indictment by the grand jury of Gus Wells and Sal Patilio. of Pulaski county, held on a charge of COW stealing, the animal they were supposed to have stolen returned to the home of her owner. At their pre-. liminary trial the evidence in the case was purely eireumstantial, but it seemed conclusive. A boy testified that he had seen the men take the COW, and the hide. which it was claim. ed had been sold, was introduced in court and positively identified as that of the missing animal.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
The Monitor Arkansas.

The new monitor Arkansas recent ly had her trial trip over the official course off the Delaware coast. The Arkansas was launched at Newport News, Va, November 10, 1900, and was christened by Miss Robbie Jones, daughter of Hon. Dan W. Jones, who was at that time governor of the state. The Arkansas cost $1,500,00 is 252 feet long. 50 feet in breadth, has displacement of 3,235 tons, a coal capacity of 400 tons and a mean draft of 12 feet. The thickness of her side armor is II inches. the weight of her machinery 240 tons, she carries crew of 125 men, has a speed of Il 1-2 knots and an engine stroke of "A inches. The contract for the Arkansas was awarded Oeto- Der 2. 1898. and her keel was laid November Is. 1899.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Col. Murphy Give. an Opinion.

Attorney General Murphy has given the following construction of the eoun. ty uniformity textbook act:
 Professor J. J. Doyne, Superintendent
 of Public Instruction, Little Rock,
 Ark:
 Dear Sir-I have the honor to ac- knowledge the receipt of your commit nication asking my opinion as to whether section of the act of the general assembly of this state entitled An act to provide for county uniform ity in Textbooks" approved March 81, 1899, is in operation in counties wherein there WAS no vote on the sub- Ject of county uniformity at the vari- ous annual district school meetings, to . the extent of preventing, for one year thereafter in such districts. any change of the school books in use therein. Section l of the act enlarges the old law by empowering the electors, assembled in annual school meeting to the number of not less than five, to vote, in addition to other matters determinable by them in that way, on the question of county uniformity In books; and while 1t is true that section says that the ballot of the electors shall. in addition to the name of the person to be voted for as direc- tors and the words flor tax" and against tax" have printed on it flor county uniformity or against county sfx,u hte at hat the electors shall vote upon the ques- tion of county uniformity. If they obliterate or erase from the ballot neither the words for uniformity" nor against uniformity it is manifestly that there is no vote upon the ques- tion. The same is true if the words flor uniformity and against uni formity" are left off the ballots. Hence 1t seems to be within the option of the eleetor to vote or not to vote upon this question, to exercise or not exercise the power conferred by the uniformity" act; but, even if this is not within their option, how can 1t ap- pear. or who has the power to declare. that the vote in a given county was against uniformity when there was no vote at all on the subject? It is man. ffest that no one has such power.
 I am therefore of the opinion that the uniformity" act has no operative force in counties where there was no vote at the last annual school election on the subject of county uniformity" and that in such counties the provis- ions of the old law govern.
 Geo. w. Murphy,
 Attorney General.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Hangm ans Day.

Gov. Davis has set the date of July 25 for the execution of the fol- lowing convicted murderers. which makes six hangings scheduled for the above date: Jim Kitts, of Desha county, sentenced by the circuit court to hang February 2S, 1902. The case was appealed to the supreme court, as were all the others, and the decree of the lower court recently confirmed. In the meantime the date originally set for the execution lapsed and the fixing of second date devolved upon the governor. Kits will be hanged at Arkansas City. Dee Nolan and Tom Sims. of Hampstead county, to be hanged at Washington. Both were originally sentenced to hang June 12 Of this year. The other three men who will die July 25 are Dave Mc- Whirter, of Crawford county, to be hanged at Van Buren; Sy Tanner, of St Francis county, to be hanged at Forrest City, and Lathe Hembree, of Howard county, to be hanged at Gen. ter Point.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

and indicating that 1t is his intention to thrust Col. Murphy aside from the debate with Mir. Myers at Stuttgart and elsewhere. The charge that are playing into the hands of the Clayton republicans embodes the insinuatioD either that we are mere tools and puppets, be ing made of by the Clayton republicans. that We are corruptly acting in unison with them. We deem 1t scarcely necessary to say to the democrats of this stnte that said charge is utterly and unqualihedly false in every par ticular.
 We engaged in conducting one campaign, not two; and we shall use our best endeayors to bring about the triumphant election of all democratic nominees state. district county and township. on the first Monday in next Septem- ber. We do not fear to meet Mir Myers, nor any other enemies Of grand old party, whether within without it's folds We geek reward for ourselves. save your continued confidence and respect. We shall be at Stutt- gart on July 23. when MT. Murphy will meet Mfr Myers. There shall be interference with that meeting. Individually, personally and committee. feel that it is our duty 10 afford all necessary protection to all loyal democrats who render their aid in con duetlng the pending campaign. We shall dis charge this duty faithfully and fearlessly. and feel amply able to take of them and of ourselves. Respectfully,
 CARROLL ARMSTRONG; Chairman.
 GRAY CARROLL, Secretary.
 IL NJ. HAMPSTEAD.
 Members Democratic Executive Committee.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Gathering Statfstics.

Dr. Stinson, superintendent of the State Insane Asylum, is sending out cards to the clerks of all the county courts, requesting the number of the insane, white and black. male and fe- male, in the county poor houses and prisons. It Is understood that this is being done to find out just what ac- commodations will be necessary in the state asylum, and that a state ment of the need of adding to its ca paeity will be submitted to the next legislature.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
DAVIS ID MET MYERS
Democratic and Republican Candi- dates Will Jointly Discuss
 Party Principles.
iNSURGEAT CANDIDATE NOT RECOGNIZED
Democratic and Republican State Central Committees Reaeh An Agreement Correspondenee Between Democratic Committee and Governor Dayis.

The differences between Gov. Davis and the democratic state central committee in regard to appointments made for joint discussions be tween Gov. Davis and NIT. Myers, regular re- publican nominee, have been satisfactorily ad- 1usted and the list of appointments announe- ed beginning at Stuttgart will be filled by the two above named gentlemen
 The following correspondence and agreements explain matters as adjusted:
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Famous Institutions.

Prof. J. r. Draughon, Proprietor of Draughon's Practical Business Colleges, Nashville, St; Louis. Atlanta, Montgomery. Ft. Worth, Galveston, Little Rock and Shreveport, states that about three thou sand students have enrolled at his colleges for personal instructions during the past year, and that several thousand are taking his correspondence course of Home Study If you haven't already replied to ad which has been appearing in this paper, write to- day for catalogue. Address: Dept 68, Draughon's College, Nashville, Tenn, or either of the cities above named.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
ATTORNEY GENERAL MURPHY.

Attorney General Geo. W. Murphy addressed the following letter to Chairman Armstrong, which explains itself:
 Little Rock. Ark. July IS, 1902. Hon. Carroll Armstrong. Chairman of Demo- cratic State Central Committee;
 My Dear Sir-The understanding reached be- tween your committee and Governor Davis is grateful to me. l recognize that he. of all men, is the proper person 10 meet in joint de- bate any opposing candidate for the office of governor. Feeling this way, I cheerfully con sent that you eliminate from the joint discussions heretofore advertised to be- tween the Hon. II. H. Myers and myself. and assign Governor Davis to that duty. That he will discharge it more satisfactorily than could hope to do I have to doubt. Under your wise counsel and guidance he will add to the completeness of the glorious victory that awaits our party-our psrty-of whose in terest and welfare you have the supreme gov ernment and direction.
 Thanking you for the confidence manifested in your assignment of to duty. and assur- ing you Of my constant readiness to respond to any and all calls for party work you may see fit to make upon me, l beg to remain,
 Yours truly,
 G. ". Murphy.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
There Are Exceptions.-"Most O thes

There Are Exceptions.-" Most O these here advertisements is jest hes,, gravely observed Silas Perkins, as he laid the city paper down on the box of crackers. "Oh, l dunno" commented Mr. Meddergrass, re fectively, helping himself to prune: T dunno Las fall bought hat i'm feller in the city, that had a advertisement in the paper that said the hats wouldn't last long, an to come early if we'd take advantage O his marvellous offer" Here Mr. Medder- grass meditatively chewed the prune, until Mr Perkins broke the silence with: "WeH?" Well, it didn't last long, that's N"-What to Eat.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Drowned in Ouacb,ta.

John Scott. young man from Kan. kakee, H.. lost his life by drowning in the ouachita river near Hot Springs. In company with two young ladies. Misses otta Beatty and Wilma Long bottom, and Mir. Harry Moore, Mir. Scott was enjoying a boat ride, when the craft eapsized. By heroic effort MT. Moore succeeded in rescuing the young ladies, but Mir. Scott was unable to swim and sank in midstream.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
DisnoreRInn nuf

The owner of small yacht has in his em- of cook and deckband and whom he mad al ways regarded as single The other day the Finn admitted that he had a wife and two boys in Finland, fer whom he proudly beast ed, he recently purchased 5000 home out of his earnings as a sailor.
 Why doesn't your wife live over here?" asked his employer
 well, sir, she don't agree with the eli mate' was the response.-N. '. Post
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
RaiIroa Incornorated.

A charter has been granted the Ar kansas Southwestern Railway Com pany, which proposes to construct a line from Fl Dorado to a connection with one of the large roads in Louis jana. The capital stock is s2o0,0 and the incorporators are A. E.. W. E. and A. K. Silverstone. H. s. Powell and Wm, MeCullen.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Saved he Girl.

Rube Ferns. visitor at Eureka Springs, probably saved young lady from serious injury. and perhaps death, by stopping runaway team at the risk of his life. He grabbed the bit of one of the horses, and. being strong man. succeeded in throwing the animal to the ground.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
To Gather Cotton Statistics.

The national government is ap. pointing men in Arkansas to look af- ter the cotton statistics by visiting regularly each gin and secure from them an authentic statement of the number of bales ginned The govern ment experts will take these reports and publish weekly or monthly bulle- tins, by which they hope to keep down false reports that influence the price In favos of spectators.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
A Heavyweight.

Jim Sparks, a farmer who lives near Jonesboro. has daughter only 14 years old. who weighs 245 pounds and she gains one pound each week, which is very remarkable indeed. She is the largest of her age in the world.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

They Knew im.-Towne-"Judgin from what D'Auber says, all his acquaint. ances must be very shfewd people" Browne-"Why. has he been boasting about it?' Towne-"Yes. indirectly; heard him bragging that he didn't owe ybody dol lar. r.'-Philadelphia Press
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease 1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, sweating, feet. Makes new shoes easy, Sold by all Druggists and Shoe stores Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE Address A. s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

At meeting of the state sheriff's association, held in Little Rock, a committee was appointed to urge the next general assembly to pass a law punishing the crime of issuing forged poll tax receipts.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

The Frisco system has concluded to build line from Ardmore, I. T., to Hope. Ark, a distance of 225 miles. according to statement made by General Manager Winehell.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

"Vas iss der madder init you?" asked Di- rector Schmidtlapp, wildly waving his baton at the new trombone player. Cant t you see you play ter beat der band ?"-In- dianapolis News
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

If you have been borrower of books, buy one of the new ones, and be ID position to lend Your nelghbors don't want to dc all the lending Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

When one reflects how popular modest men are, 1t seems strange that egotists con tinue to increase and multiply.-Atehisop Globe
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

It is almost impossible to convince a man that wealth doesn't buy happiness unless he ls in A position to prove 1t to his own satls- faction Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as cough eure.-J. ". O'Brien, 322 Third Ave, N, Minneapolis, Minn., J an. 6, 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

Why Not.-Magistr Ten dollars and .ests This Is at least the tenth time I've had to fine you this year, and he wholesale rates Philadelphla Press.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

When man has not a good reason for doing thing. he has one good reason for letting 1t alone.-Scott
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

Yesterdays success may be the secret of to-day's failure.-Ram' Horn.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

The heaviest part of sorrow Is often to look forward to it.-E. B. Pusey.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

It takes money to talk through Panama hat.-Puek.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

Give some people an inch and they will take anything that isn't nailed down. Ohio State Journal
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

To be truly wise, one must at times be able to act the fool.-Town Topics.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

The first effect of knowledge IS the con seieusness of ignoranee.-Ram' Horn.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

He is a wise man who wastes no energy on pursuits for which he is not fitted l Gladstone.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

Unless the waiter is fed he may forget to feed you.-Ghieago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

Stops the Cough and works off the cold Laxative Broms Quinine Tablets. Price 25 cents.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25

A l6-pound boy was born to MT. and Mrs. John Robinett near Benton.
The Monticellonian., 1902-07-25
ARKANSAS SIAE NENS.
Tanglement as to Debates Between Davis and Myers Finally
 Settled.
EVENTS OF A WEEK BRIEFLY cHRONICLEO

Date of Execution of Five Murderers Set Prof. Hartzog of south Carolina Elected President of State University.-The un- reliability of circumstantlaI Evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Thirty directors of the chief British
railways have seats in the House of
Lords and 80 in the House of Com
mons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
ForeSta1led.

A retired sea captain and a lawyer. who
were always at logger-heads lived next
door to each ether. One very windy night
the lawyer was reading book in his
study, when terrible crash upstairs
startled him.
Upon investigating. he found that a
chimney had hurled itself through his
roof, doing considerable damage. and he
soon discovered that it was the sea cap
tain's chimney. Fastening down to the
library he pulled out his law books and
hunted up similar cases, devising and
schenling how he could secure satisfac-
ton from the detestable sea captain.
While thus engaged a note arrived from
his enemy. that read as follows:
IF you don't return those bricks at
once I'll put the matter in the hands OF
the law