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The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
TR[ FLOODS IN IHE EASI.
The Worst Seems to Have Been En-. countered and the Waters
 Are Receding.
HAVE LEFT 4 WAKE OF DESTRUCTION.
observation-disclosures. \. IL. Has Lost More Heavily Than IL Did By the Fire. With No Insur- auCe.

New York March 4-The great flood that has inundated large part of the mill section of Paterson, \. l., sub sided somewhat during the night, and it k believed the worst is over. The damage was very great. It is esti- mated that the loss wrought by the flood is as large as that by the fire, while it is said there is little or no insurance to cover it.
 Many more families have been rem dered homeless by the food than were made so by the fire. and the relief committee, whose labors were becom- ing lighter daily, are now hard at work seeking to assist those who have lost everything by the high wa ter.
 Between II o'clock Sunday night and four o'clock Monday morning, the water i'll the streets of Paterson fell five and quarter inches. and there has been still further decline since that hour.
 Unless there should be another heaYy doWnpour of rain fl is thought that no further damage will be done. Along the water front on both sides of the river almost everything is wrecked. foundations and roadbcds having been eaten away. and about everything in sight more or less dam aged.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
CAPT. ENOCH P. KING DEAD.
lie PiIoted the steamboat Lee In the Famous Race With the Aafchez
 in the Early '-Os.

St Louis, March 4.-Capt. Enoch ?. King, who piloted the Mississippi steamboat Lee in the famous race with the Natchez in the early '7os, died at his home in this city, Sunday afternoon, of old age and a complica- ton of diseases. Capt. King served on the river until ten years ago, when he was forced to retire on account of a weakness of his eyes. He. while running the river, was one of the best-informed pilots in service, and knew every snag. crook and sand bar from St. Loais to New Orleans. He was fond of telling of his piloting the Lee in the notable race, and of his cquaintanceship with Samuel L. Clemens. Both these men started about. the same time To learn the riy- CT, and afterward often served on the same boat.
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OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

Fire at Plano, Tex. destroyed 400 bales of cotton, valued at S20.00o.
 Burglars entered th, post office at Marceline, Mo, Sunday morning and got away with about $500
 Henry Bishop Perkins. q promi- nent and wealthy Ohioan. committed suicide st Warren. O., by hanging.
 The master builders of St J 5seph and the unions are at cuts, aGI general strike is expected this week. An ediet has been issued at Fekin ordering the deeapitation of the ie:td- CTS of the rebellion in kiang-Si prov ince.
 fhe Worlds fair commissioners for West Virginia will complete their or ganization in St. Louis, after consult ing the local managers.
 Under ruling of the listriet court at Fl Reno. 1. T., .squaw mel in the kiewa and Comanche reservations will be busted from claims.
 An exposed silver dollar with the address pasted across it's fac has been sent through the mails and
 
 Abdul Aziz Ben FeNsul,a a descendant of the old Wahabi ameers, with an army of 2.000 men. has captured the city of E'Riad, in central Arabia.
 Mattoen GllD officers trapped two burglars. who fought feree5y. asd one robber, a boy, will die. The chief of police was severely womdal.
 Bob Hines. Texas negro w:.e es- capped from the Jefferson county jall 15 years ago. the day before h. Was to be hanged. has been captured.
 Crazy Snake and nine of his band of troublesome Indians were started, Sunday. for the Leayenworta tkas.j penitentiary to serve q sentence ot two years each.
 The effect of pending suit against the Northern Securities Co. on the stock market is apparent, large sums of capital being tied up and general inactivity resulting.
 At Kearney, Ark, 16 miles above Pine Bluff. on the Valley route of the Iron Mountain railway, Freight Fn- gineer George Kerr, of engine 456 was killed in a wreck.
 Strong opposition,prineipallyamon southern congressman. to the Loud bill providing for placing rural ear. riers under the contract sytem-is de veloping in the house.
 Street ear traffic in Springfield, H. was tied up, Sunday by the exploding of steam chest on a large engine in the power house of the Springfield Consolidated Railway Ce.
 The inhabitants of Casano, depart ment of Galabria, Italy. attacked and burned the municipal buildings of their town. Troops re-established or der after several persons had been wounded.
 Attorneys in the Horton-Butler con test, from the Twelfth Missouri dis triet, are working on briefs to be pre- sented to the elections committee of the house covering the points which they desire to have considered.
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water mark, and all the industries in South Harrisburg are still closed
THE FLOODS IN GEORGIA.
Three Lives Lost In the Flood In
 the Savannah River.

Augusta, Ga. March 4.-Three lives were lost here in the flood which swept down the Savannah river Sat urday and Sunday. Burt Lloyd, a white man, fell from freight ear on a railway bridge and was swept away An unknown negro was car ried off the trestle and the reced- ing waters disclosed the body of negro boy near the foot of Mills street. The water has declined three feet from it's highest mark The city above Marberry street between Canal street and the river. was covered from six inches te six feet. The north side of Broad street was cov- cred from Hawks gully to Mcintosh street. This includes the principal business district of the city. The wa ter still covers Greene, Jones and Reynolds streets. Many mills have been closed since Friday. and the river is still too high for them to re- same operations. Swamp crops of vegetables are completely ruined.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
FAILED TO OPEN ITS DOORS.
The Bnnk of EIkharf, Located nt EIkhart, H.. Closed Following
 an Examiners Visit.

Lincoln. Ill.. March 4=The Bank of Elkhart. located in the village of Elkhart, near here. failed to open it's doors for business. The failure came following investigation by bank ex- aminer. who was sent to examine the accounts. The deposits in the bank amount to about Sso,ooo and the ex- act amount of shortage is not at present known. ]. C. Taylor, presi- dent, and Frank W. Cotle. cashier. state that the assets will fully cover the liabilities. and that the deposit- ors will receive every dollar they have in the defunct institution. The Bank of Elllhart was organized in 1891, under the laws of Illinois. Former Gov. Uncle Dick" Oglesby and the wealthy cattle king, John D. Gillett, were the organizers. The Gilletts and oglesby and farmers and cattle raisers are creditors of the bank.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
IHE GUEST OF SI. LOUIS.
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia Spends Four Hours in the
 Worlds Fair City.
BREAKFASTeD AT THE ST. LOUIS CLUB.
Though Arriving Early. ThronGed Thoroushfnres Greeted the Royal Visitor and Gave Him Respectful WeIcome-Depnrture of the Party for Chicago.

St. Louis, March 4.-Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in the city Mon day morning. on ehedu!e time, in special train of seven coaches over the Nandalia route. He was met at Union station by Mayor Wells, Dr. Rieloff, the German consul. and mem bers of the reception committee. Dr. Rielotf was the first man to greet him by virtue of his office He. in turn, presented Mayor Wells to his royal highness, and the mayor ex- tended municipal greetings. The prince, suite and foreign visitors. was escorted through continuous double line of police to the grand hall of the station on the second floor, where an informal reception was held \ committee of the Ger man war veterans of St. Louis and Springfield, Mo, welcomed the prince
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
Close Of Remarkable Case.

The death of Y. A. Potts at Esau, Perry county, closes a remarkable crim- inal case that has been in the courts several years. Potts death was due to the kick olI-a horse In 1898 Potts. who was employed as a guard at a convict camp in Pulaski county. shot and killed Warden Giles Hudson. The trouble arose over the killing of a con viet by another guard. F. Fulgum, who was exonerated on the ground of self defense. Potts was indicted October 3, 1898. for murder in the first degree and his bond fixed at 5000, a change of venue taken to Perry county, where he was convicted and sentenced to serve five years in the penitentiary A new trial was granted by the supreme court after he had served portion of his sentence. and he was released. But the new trial never took place.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
Secretary Wilson Furnishes Aid.

A Washington dispatch says; Sec retary of Agriculture Wilson has prom ised Senator Berry and Congressman Brundidge and Dinsmore to furnish one thousand bushels of corn and three hundred bushels of oats for field seed to go to the drouth- stricken districts in this state. The seed will be sent by Congressmen Dinsmore and Brundidge to the counties in the districts where they are most needed and where the greatest distress prevails. The see retary stated that this would be all that the department could possibly do along this line and that they must not expect more
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
PRINCE nENRY.s RESPONSE.
The Words of Prince Henry in Ac- ceptinE the Welcome of st. Louis.

St. Louis. March 4.-Princc Henry, in responding to the words nf wei come, uttered by Mayor Wells, said;
 Mr. Mayor and Representatives of the Citizens of St. Louis: It is my de side to thank you for Nour kind words in welcoming me to your city.
 1 have now reached the most west ern point of my visit to the United States. I am sorry that I can not go farther westward and see more of your magnificent country, but, as you know, my time is limited.
 Since reaching America l have been travelling day and night through this wonderful country, and l assure you that l have been deeply impressed by the hospitality and the kind feeling that 1 have met with.
 wish to thank all of you, and also to thank all of those with whom I have not been able to talk and shake hands. Many have come to my train in the middle of the night to welcome me, and am deeply grateful.
 You know whose representative tiIii. Nfihl ' oI dIi tO kilON tnt DD- jeet of my mission to the United States. to cement the friendsiy bonds existing between the two countries.
 l want you to.lnow that Germany is every ready to exchange greetings and to shake hands across the At- lantic, whenever you are ready to do so.
 am also the representative of q nations which i> ever ready to fight. d nation of arms, but not a belligerent nation.
 My sovereign js ever an advocate of peace and intends keeping his peace with he nations.
 l am deeply impressed by the vast ness of Your country and the large ness of it's commerce and resources. This greatness grows upon me daily as travel through your land.
 find That the United States is worth having as q friend
 Now let us drink to the city af St. Louis and its prosperity.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
United States Supreme Court Deci- sion In the Detroit Three
 CcDt-Fare Case.

Washington. March 4-In a decision rendered in the United States su- preme court il was held that the ordinance enacted by the city govern ment of Detroit Mich, arbitrarily re during street car fares to three cents, was irregular and without binding eff feet. The decision was based on the fact that the previous ordinances had been passed fixing the street ear fares as five cents. These original ordi- nances were construed by the court to be in the nature of contracts. The opinion was delivered by Justice Peckham, and affirmed the opinion of the United States court for the east ern district of Michigan.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
GREAT FREsHET IN VERMONT.
Heavy Damage nt Montpelier nnd
 Vicinity by High Water.

Montpelier, Nt., March 4.-A tre- mendeus freshet in the Winooski riy- er has caused thousands of dollars damage to city. railroads and private property in this city and vicinity. Choled by an ice jam. the river has risen steadily for seYral days and. during the night it reached flood height. overflowed ifs banks, washed out highways and railroad and swept away twe bridges. one of them being a steel structure, which it is estimat- ed 1t will cost the city of Montpelier S20,000 to replace Dynamite has been tried on the ice with little effect. It is hoped, however, that under fair weather conditions the water will gradually subside.
 One of the bridges carried away ywas that on the Barre branch of the Cen tral Vermont railroad. All traffic will be cut off at that point for q week or more.
 The highways between here and Barre are under water inmany places, and it is impossible for electric cars to be operated. Reports from the country district show that the flood is the greatest known for many years.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
Two Policemen Kldnnnned.

Two Little Rock policemen recently had an unusual and unpleasant ex- perience with three highwaymen The oacers were shadowing the suspects, who suddenly turned and leveled drawn reYolyers. commanding the guardians of the peace to throw up their hands. The officers were so taken by surprise they offered no resistance The bandits disarmed them, took what money and valuables they had and then compelled them to march out in the country distance of ten miles At this point the robbers returned the weapons of their victims, after draw. 5ing the cartridges. and told them to I''hotfoot it'' back to town. 1t is be lieyed the trio of bandits had planned to rob a Choctaw train on the night of the above occurrence. but abandoned the idea
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
ARKANSAS STATE NENS.
One of Alleged C1arksvilie Bank Robbers in Dying
 Condition.
EVENTS OF A WEEK BRIEFLY CROKIGLED.
Number of Postmasters Appointed by the President.-Dr. Buchanan to Resign Presidency of tine State University.- Double Hanging at Arkansas City.
Desperate Fight with a Bear.

James E. Griffin narrowly escaped being killed by q bear recently at Hot Springs. He went to feed the animal which, instead of being caged, was chained to a tree. The bear had not before made any efforts to harm his keeper, and Griffin walked boldly with in reach of his stride. The bear jumped on Griffin suddenly, planting his teeth in the right thigh. After d desperate effort the bear was shaken off and Griffin borne out of reach of the animal. When Griffin recovered from his shock he was so engaged that he grapped up large stool and started after the bear again. This time the bear caught him on the arm, almost severfng the member. The bear was beaten back by attendant who had reached the scene at this time. Al though badly wounded, Griffin will re cover.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
In Good CondsLios.

Estimates filed with Engineer Pharr, of the St. Francis leyee board. show that $17,000 worth of work was done in February on the line from Scanlan to Cat Island. The contract was to have been completed by March l, but bad weather prevented this. About a mile of work is yet to be done. The gap at Pecan point has just been com plted, and the repair and wing work are practically complete. As a whole. the St Francis line in this state is considered in good condition to with, stand any flood which may reasonably be expected from the Ohio river.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
Rnchannn-tn Reslrn-

It is reported pr. J. L. Buchanan will resign the presidency of the State University at Fayetteville in June Dr. Buchanan is widely known, not only in Arkansas, but throughout the country as an eminent educator. His determination to retire is said to be due to i'll health Dr. Junias Jor- dan and Ron. ]. ! Doyne have been mentioned in connection with the pres idency of the university.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
Mysterious Death.

A dispatch says Mrs Robert Wooten was arrested near Marianna 10 await the result of investigation of the death of her husxnd, who, it is alleged, died under mysterious circumstances. Mrs. Wooten was until six weeks ago a widow, Mrs. Webb and lived in Phil. lips county. Both she and Wooten were of good families. and both had some property. After their marriage they lived in Lee county. Shortly be- fore the husbands death it is claimed the couple had a misunderstanding concerning some property. Wooten just before retiring took a drink of whisky from bottle kept in the house. He fell asleep, but the next morning was found dead.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
THE OHIO STILL RISING.
The Waters Gradually Creeping Up
 nt Parkersburg. ". yn

Parkersblrg, ". Va, March 3.-The Ohio river was just creeping up into Ohio and Ann streets Monday morn ing. The marks show 3s.G feet, and rising about one-tenth of foot an hour. South Parkers6urg, Newport
 and Riverside are partially sub merged. Probably hundred families have been driven from their homes. No trains are running on any part of the Ohio river division of the Balti- more X Ohio. The first train from the east since Friday arrived Monday.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
Donbie Hanging at Arkan.as City.

A double hanging took place at Ar kansas City February 2S. The men hanged were Lawrence Dunlap, color ed, for the murder of Nat Smith in Arkansas City and David lobe, col ored, for the murder of negro named Jackson. James KItts, travelling mu- sieian, was also to have been hanged on the above date for the murder of Jim Johnson at Arkansas City, but he was granted a respite as his case was appealed to the supreme court
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
THE WATERS PRECEDING.
The Great Flood mt Pittsburg n
 Thing of the Past.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 4.-The great flood is gone, and the turbulent wa ters of the Allegheny. Monongahela and Ohio rivers are again within their natural channels. All danger is over. and the district affected by the high water are regaining their normal con ditions. All the great mills of Car negie company, Cruei6le Steel Co.,, American Steel Hoop, American Tin Plate Co., Pressed Steel Car Co. and Jones X Laughlins have resumed op- erations or will be running as usual again within the next 24 hours.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
THE PONTIFICAL JUBILEE.
Fifty Thousand Persons Attended the PontiiicaI Jubilee Services
 at St Peters, Rome.

Rome, March 4.-The principal eere- mony in the celebrations of the pom titieai jubilee was carried ont with ex- traordinary pemp at St. Peters ca thedral in the presence of the pope, the members of the pontiieal court, the foreign missions, and an assem- blaze, estimated to have numbered 50,000 persons. His holiness was borne into st. Peters in the sedia sestatoria, but he did not participate in the serv- ice. beyond the benedictinn.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
THE LOUISIANA MURDERS,
New Theory Advanced as to the Motive for the Slaughter
 Near Welsh, La.

Lake Charles, La, March IA new theory has been advanced to account for the Earl murder near Welsh. Some weeks ago the Clark circus, while showing at that place. was robbed of $S.0o0. Il is thought that Batson was the man who got the money; that Ward Earl knew the facts, and that Batson killed Earl to destroy living witness against him, and then killed the other members of the Earl family to conceal the murder of the first victim
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
FEARS DISTILLED.
The Fears of Disastrous Floods at
 Cincinnati Passed

Cincinnati, March 4.-The fears of disastrous flood here have been dis pelled by the timely drop in tempera- ture which checked the infowing streams. The river, at s a. m, here had reached 4s.s. While it may rise slightly for some time to come. the local forecast official says it will not exceed B feet. That stage will not affect railway or street ear traffic, though many factories and business houses along the river front will suf- fer
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
American Drains in Demand.

New York, March 4.--II W Davies, operating secretary of British elec- trie traction company. one of the largest of it's kind in Engiand and the operator of 90 or more roads. is in this city to pick out bright young men to manage the trolley lines of bis country.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
suspecLM WILL Die.

J. ?. Dunn. enc of the men ar rested at Wichita. Kan, on the charge of robbing the bank at Clarksyille. is not expected to live. He has a wound in the abdomen, and blood poi son has set in He refuses to tell by whom the wound was inflicted. Geo Durham, the other suspect, has been brought back, and is now in jail at Fort Smith.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-07
Negro Dangerously Wounded.

Charles H. Floyd, a hard working negro of Little Rock. whose duties kept him away from home at night re. ceived word that one Bob Hall. a worthless character. was at his home with his (Floyds) wife Floyd Iayed off from work and went to his home. entering without being noticed. Sure enough Hall was there, and Floyd op. ened fire on him. hitting him three times and inaicting dangerous wounds.
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to the city in the name of the Denteher iandWehlNerein. the Deatscher Nilitarverein and the Krie- geryerein, of St. Louis, and the Yet eranenYerein, of Springfield He was given q beautifully-engraxed scroll. showing the coats of arms and the national eolors of America and Ger many intertwined, with a German in- seription expressing the hearty good will of the societies named The re ception was brief lasting not over twenty minutes. The stand in which the mayor met the prince was lined with royal purple. adorned with flags of both nations. and was located at the head of the main staircase, inn mediately opposite the Market street entrance. through which the royal party, later, made it's exit.
 The reception over, carriages were taken for the drive through the busi- ness portion of the city. his royal highHess being the last to enter his carriage, which was Mr. Adolphus Busch's magnificent landau. drawn by four black horses. All of the oth- CT vehicles Were drawn by elegant matched teams. attended by lieeried coachmen and footmeu.
 The eavaleade was headed by a platoon of mounted police. under command of Chief Kieley, immediate ly followed by a squadron Of the Fourth United States cavalry from Jefferson Barracks, under command of Maj, Foster.
 Though carly in the morning the streets through which t>e cavaIeadc passed were lined with people. who gave the royal visitor respectful welcome, at times breaking into cheers.
 The St. Louis club, on Lindell boule- ward, was reached shortly after eight o'clock, and breakfast was served i'm mediately.
 The first formal function, at the close of the meal, was Mayor Wells presentation of the municipal address of welcome. IL was of elaborate and unique design from the standpoint of the engraNer's execution. and con tained in sterling silver ease, deco rated with American and German coats of arms, the German ad- admirals flag and other appropriate emblcms, all wrought in gold and black enamel surrounded by golden rope and anchors, with an engraved reproduction of the city hall on its back. The address is held by dainty scroll of sorrento work, surmomted by the German and American pen nants. After it had been officially read il was returned to it's costly en- easement and the box handed to the royal guest, who responded briefly. The guests were seated at table ar ranged in horseshoe form, extending the entire length of the dining room. An hour aud forty-fve minutes was spent at the reFast. At tine conclu- sion the party re-entered their car riages and were driven through the western part of the city, including the most elegant of the residence por- tion and Forest Park.
 The drive concluded. the time of the princes stay in St. Louis had expired, and the special train, having been, meanwhile, backed up to Union ave nue, on the Wabash tracks. the party boarded ii there. and after cordial farewells and godspeeds started on the trip to Chicago. where it is said d most strenuous programme awaits the prince.
 One of the features Of the St Louis visit was the almost absence of stiff formality; and while Henry never, for