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The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
GOOD-BY ID 0LD VIRGINIA.
President Roosevelt Bids Farewell to His Hospitable Hosts
 in Virginia.
SHORT STOP AND SPEECH AT REMINGTON
Arrived Safely In Washington and Then Departed for His Home in Oyster Bay, \. N., to Cast His Vote at the state Election on Tues day.

Brandy, Va, Nov. 4.-The special train bearing President Roosevelt and party left here at 9:3o a. III. for Washington. he party arrived at the train in carriages from the home of Representative Rixey soon after nine o'clock. The president is in ex- eellent health and spirits, having en- joyed his outing greatly. On the sta tion platform after his arrival the president held an informal reception many of the residents of Brandy and vicinity embracing the opportunity to meet and shake hands with him.
 Just before the special train pulled out, President Roosevelt stepped up- on the rear platform of his car. and, in response to the hand-elapping from the crowd thanked the people for their greeting.
 At Remington, in response to de- mands of a small concourse of peo- pie, the president, speaking from the rear platform of his car, said: Il want to say what very great pleas ure it has been to me to be here and to see your beautiful country, and to be received everywhere with eharae- teristic Virginia hospitality. l had the good fortune to visit two or three of your battlefields, the first and second battles of Manassas and Cedar Mountain, and to be shown over them by men who had worn the
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
BRIEF MENTION.

Jim Chandler. colored was killed by the shafting in Tripp's gin at Arkan- sas City.
 The State Swine Breeders associa- tion has been called to meet at Carlisle November 12.
 John Dickerson, a Franklin county farmer, while hunting accidentally shot and killed himself
 Conductor H. L. Woolum was badly injured in a collision on the Fort Smith road near Russellville.
 Hon. T. NJ Phillips has been ap- pointed county judge of Jefferson county. to succeed Hon. Smith c. Mar tin. deceased.
 The state debt board has purchased at par six $1,000 three per cent bonds, series of 1899.
 boy, was run over and killed by a Choctaw train at Little Rock while stealing a ride.
 Jack Holland, young man em- ployed at a gin near Ozark, was caught in the belting and killed. His arms and legs were torn off and his body terribly mangled.
 Bert Dean, who was locked in jail at Eureka Springs for drunkenness, set fire to his bedding and narrowly escaped being burned alive
 Jimmie Malone, aged 19, was play ing in a gin press near Batesville, when the follow block and pin, weigh ing about TOO pounds, fell and crushed him to death.
 A. H. Jacob, an aged German, suicid- ed at Texarkana by taking morphine.
 Uncle Ben Wages, of Newton coun- ty, is 100 years old, and cultivated twelve acres of corn this year.
 The general state association of the Baptist church met at Searcy October S1, with large attendance on hand.
 The Odd Fellows will build a &. 900 addition to the widows and orphans home at Batesville.
 Governor Davis has refused to interfere with the sentence of death passed upon Hal Malone, the negro convicted at Van Buren upon his plea of guilty of criminal assault and sentenced to be hanged.
 The V. Y. Cook camp of Confederate veterans has been organized at New ark, with the following officers: R. R. Reeves, captain; F. M. Barnett, first lieutenant; N. M. Wilson, second lieu tenant; T. B. Jackson, third lieuten- ant; pr. H. G. Logan, first sergeant.
 John Johnson was convicted of kill ing his brother at Fayetteville and sentenced to one year in the peniten. tiary. The killing occurred about two years ago.
 Bankers and representatives of big mortgage companIes report farmers of this state in good financial circum- stances as a whole. There has been big decrease in the demand for loans on farm property. Parties who have been paying interest on leans for years have paid the premium and as a whole the agriculturists are in better condi tion than for yeark
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
ARKANSAS SIA|E NEHS.
Three Negro Girls Killed in Cross County.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY STATED
to Death-C Changes in State Off cials- Geo. Hozier, Ex-Chief Clerk in U. s, MsrshaPs Office, StiII Missing.
Auditors Biennial Report.

Auditor of State T. c. Monroe has submitted to Gov Davis a report GOV ering the transactions of the auditor S office for the two years ending Sep tember 30, 1902. The auditor esti- mates the ordinary expenses of the state government for the next two years at about s1,000,000 The report shows the present indebtedness of the state, exclusive of the school fund, to consist of $137.500 of the funding bonds of 1891, of which sum $102,500 is in the permanent endowment fund of the University of Arkansas, and the remainder, 35 bonds of $1,000 each, is held by private individuals. These bonds are being gradually retired, as the holders thereof, from time to time, see fit to surrender them to the state for their face value in cash Although not due until 1929. it is probable that the last of them will be redeemed long before that date,
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Killed Three Girls.

The three daughters of Thomas Gibson. well-to-do negro farmer, were brutally murdered at their home near Wynne Gibson went to town and left the girls, aged IT, 12 and 10 years, alone When he returned a ghastly sight met his gaze. Two of the girls were found inside the house with their heads crushed to jelly, while the body of the third was found in the yard terribly mutilated. The girls had been subjected to the most atro- cious indignities. Dave Cross, an old negro, was arrested and confessed the crime, duplicating another party nam ed Johnson. A crowd composed of colored people gathered and would have lynched Cross had the officers not spirited him away.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Arrived safely-On to New York.

Washington, Nov. 4.-President Roosevelt arrived here from his trip to Virginia, at 11:15 o'clock Monday forenoon and at 11:45 o'clock left for New York.
 The presidents special arrived here at 11:20, q few minutes behind it's schedule. The president immediately came out on the platform and doffed his hat to the crowd. He spent some time shaking hands with old friends and expressing his satisfaction with the brief trip into Virginia.
 "I had great time," he said Ut was splendid sport. did not shoot anything, to be sure, but ii was out ing that l wanted. That was all was after, anyway, and l got it. l enjoyed it immensely"
 The president was in exceedingly good humor, and laughed heartily over the remarks about his luck on the shooting trip.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
MURDERED BY LADRONES.
ID. (. Montgomery, superintendeu of Schools In Oriental NeEros,
 Murdered and Robbed.

Manila, Nov. 4.-D. c. Montgomery, superintendent of schools in Oriental Negros, was murdered Friday, by lad rones. three miles from Bacolod Mir. Montgomery was going to Baco- Tod for Il consultation with the retlr- ing superintendent and to assume con trol of the division. He had a large sum of money with him. Six natives armed with bolos and spears attacked the superintendent, quickly killed him, and then mutilnted and robbed him. The constabulary offered q reward for MT. Montgomery's murderers, and it is thought they will be captured. Robbery is understood to have been the motive for the crime. This is the first instance of teacher in the Phil ippine islands being harmed while in discharge of his duty. Mir. Montgom- cry leaves widow. who is teacher in the island of Negros
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY.
Forty-Two States Will Hold Elec- tions for Various State and
 Other Officers.
TWENTY-TWO GOVERNORS TO BE CHOSEN
Nine States VIII Choose Congress- men only-Oyer Dozen Party Tickets In the Field Asking Rec oGnfion At the Hands of the Electors.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Forty-two states will hold elections Tuesday. Maine, Vermont and Oregon have al- ready chosen their state officials, and their representatives in the Fifty eighth congress. Nine states will elect congressman only; eleven will choose minor state officers and con gressmen, while the other 22 will elect governors, other state officers and congressman.
 Governors and other principal state officers are to be chosen in Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, South Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Michigian. Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota. Nebraska. Wisconsin, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada and California.
 New Hampshire elects only gov ernor, Tennessee governor and rail- road commissioner and Pennsylvania governor and two other state off, cials
 Minor state officials or justices of the supreme court are to be voted for III lHhldlia, AilllIolSb 2hiSSouii5 oiiios Iowa, Florida, North Carolinia, Della ware, Utah, Washington and Mons tana.
 Congressmen only sare to be select ed in Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland. Kentucky and New Jersey and delegates in Arizonia. Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Porto Rico
 The terms of 90 United States sen- ators expire March I, 1903. Five have already been filled by the election of Jas. R. McCreary (dem. Ky.), Jo- seph Foraker (rep. 0hio), German (dem Md.), ". P. Dillingham; (rep. Nt.) and Samuel D. McEnery (dem. La.
 Aside from the republican and dem oeratic parties, dozen others have tickets in the field. On the minor organizations, the prohibitionists and socialists have more than the others. lhe prohibitionists have made nominations in 20 states, while the socialists are represented in r, and the socialistic-labor party Tn nine.
 Other parties in the field are the social democratic, the peoples, the populists, the allied populist, the la bor, the public ownership, the liberal democrats and the union republican
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

Worlds Fair Commissioner Barrett says that a crisis in American trade i'll China has been reached.
 The Colombian government and rev olutionists are considering terms of settlement providing for an armistice of 90 days.
 The new Irish nationahsts' monu- ment in Cavalry cemetery, St. Louis, was unveiled Sunday afternoon before large crowd.
 Turkey has receded from its posi- tion in regard to encroachments on the hinterland of Alden, and the dis pute with England has been settled
 A member of the Mississippi River commission predicts that the Father of Waters will be crowded, before many years. with grainbearing fleets.
 Thomas H. Means. of the bureau of soils, department of agriculture, has returned to Washington from trip abroad in the interest of the depart ment.
 Claude Smith. of Springfield. a fire man, was found dead in his bed at the Burlington hotel, St. Louis, with a gas jet turned on full force-self-asp Xii ation.
 James Brown, father of Frank Brown, leading ieweler of Pana, H., shot himself in the head with a re- yolver. He is 70 years old and quite feebele.
 Surrounded by their children and grandchildren, Mir. and Mrs. Alonzo D. Anderson, of St. Louis, celebrated Sunday, the ffty-sixth anniversary of their marriage.
 The September summary of inter, nal commerce, issued by the treasury bureau of statistics. shows large gains in the domestic trade of the United States over 1901 and 1900
 Samuel Norman, aged o3 years, died, | Sunday, at his home in Irishtown, III. He was one of the leading citizens of that locality, and was widely known i'll Clinton and Bend counties
 Frank and Louis Schuette and Charles and James Woodrich were killed at Algonquin, H.. the milk ex- press on the Chicago & Northwestern railway striking their carriage.
 Mrs. King, of Corpus Christi, Tex, known as the Cattle Queen of the South" has resigned the management of her 500,000 acres and her countless herds of cattle and horses 10 her son in-law.
 The strike of the motormen on the Hudson Valley (N. Y.) electric rail- way has been settled, the company recognizing the union and agreeing to the schedule of wages presented by the men.
 La Patriei, French journal, com pares the president of France with the president of the United States, with conclusions unfavorable to Loubet, and the French system of electing an executive. Charles H. Miller, landscape en- gineer of national reputation, died at his home in Philadelphia after pro tracted illness. He was 73 years old. Mr. Miller was born in England and came to this country in 1858.
 The k. C. Stone Milling Co.'s mill and elevator at Monett, Mo, was burned Sunday morning. The loss, S136, 900, is partially covered by in- surance. There were II cars of flour and 30,000 bushels of wheat in the mill
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Changes in state Offices.

Changes took place in the offices of the tsate officers on the 1st inst Hon. J. H. Hinemon succeeds Hon. J. J. Doyne as superintendent of public in struction. MT. Hinemon retains F. w. Miller as deputy and Miss Mattie Williams as stenographer. Hon. H. T. Bradford succeeds Hon. Frank Hill as commissioner of mines, manufac- lures and agriculture. W. J. Apple, of Austin is the deputy commissioner. Hon. F. F. Conway succeeds Hon. J. w Colquitt as state land commission CT. c. B. Myers remains as chief clerk and the other clerks are, George B. Gill, R. G. Dye, L. L. Coffman and Miss May Conway.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
DEATH OF COL. H. D. o'BRIEN.
Well-known Union Veteran and Pension Attorney of St. Louis
 Passes Away.

St. Louis, Nov. 4.-Col. Henry U. O'Brien, of the pension claim agency of II. D. & R. s. O 5rien, died, Sunday morning at his home, in this city, Euclid avenue, after an illness of len days. He was well known m military and patriotic circles, being a member of Ransom post, G. A. R., and the Loyal Legion, and publisher of the Picket Guard, paper devoted to the interests of military organizations
 He served through the civil waEs making an enviable record
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
A Monster Band.

St. Louis, NoS. 4.-Three hundred musicians in one immense band led the St. Louis musicians Mutual Rene fit association and the Aschenbroedel club as they moved from their old quarters, Monday noon, to location farther west. After playing Aud Lang Syne" to their old home, they serenaded the various newspaper of fees and marched away westward The American Federation was born here
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Hanks Incorporated.

Two banks filed articles of incorpo ration with the secretary of state last week, as follows:
 Bank of Forrest City, capital stock s30,000, of which $15 900 has been sub scribed, Officers. Geo. B. Pettus. pres ident; J. D. Baugh, vice president Eugene Williams, secretary, and Ellis Hurley, treasurer
 Faulkner County Bank Of Conway capital stock s50.OOO, all subscribed Officers, w. W. Martin, president; w M. Harrell, vice president; J. s. Wes terfield, secretary, and H. B. Ingram treasurer and ex-officio cashier.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Killed His Step-Mother.

Sam Warfield, a desperate negro shot and killed his step-mother at a dance near Ozark Warfield was drink ing and had evidently tried to borrow money from the murdered woman, whom he shot down while she was on the floor dancing He robbed her body of a pocketbook and made his escape before the frightened assem. blaze could restrain him.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
 Has n Clean Record.

Jackson, Mich, Nov. 4.-John Ae- Curdy, of this city. 75 years of ages if he lives till next March. will have been an engineer on the Michigan Central railroad 55 years, during which time the company has never lost a cent through any fault of his. and no passenger has even been killed or injured on train hauled by his engine His record is absolutely ciesae.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
EXCITEMENT HEIGHTENED.
Two Convictions to Penal Servitude
 at the Norwich Assizes.

London, Nov. 4.-The excitement over the reported flight of peer to the continent has been heightened by the announcement that well-known London society man, Bernard Frazer. had been sentenced. at the Norwich assizes, to ten years penal servitude With him was also sentenced Arthur Thorold, the son of a clergyman con nected. as is Frazer, with one of the oldest and proudest families in the United Kingdom. The prisoners were charged with carrying on regular campaign to deprave the morals of youths all over tEe country.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
LIKE OSCAR WILDE AFFAIR.
X Tremendous Sensation Created fin London By Inti nations of More
 ScandulOus Doings.

London, Nov. IA tremendous sensation was caused here Sunday by statements that another scandal of the Oscar-Wilde type was about to be- come public property.
 It is asserted that the man whose name is connected with the affair and who is a peer,has fled the country, but there is every reason to believe that
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Factory Burned.

A part of the Forest Hardwood Manufacturing Company's plant at Lit tie Rock was destroyed by fire on the night of October 28. The factory Is one of the largest of its kind in the state, and the buildings destroyed will be replaced at once The loss is placed at s75,000. well covered by insurance. A large amount of finished product in a separate building was saved by the fire department
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Official COnfirInnt tiou

Washington. Nov. 4.-Mr. Montgom- cry was a resident of Lexington, Neb., and sailed for Manila on the trans port Thomas, July 23. 1901, with the teachers who were sent out at that time. The war department has re- ceived confirmation of the death of Mir. Montgomery.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Decided in Favor of Railroad

In the federal court of appeals at St. Louis. the opinion of the eastern district of Arkansas. in the case of Jeremiah G. Wallace and others, com prising the board of railroad commis sioners of Arkansas against the Arkan sas Central Railroad Company, was af firmed The railroad company acting against the board of commissioners which put into effect joint tariff ap plicable to certain railroads, sought an injunction to restrain the board from bringing suits to recover penalties The verdict of the lower court was in favor of the railroad company.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Bronze Medal of Roosevelt.

Washington. Nov. 4.-The director of the mint has caused medal of President Roosevelt to be made. The medals will be struck in bronze and will be for sale to the public at S2 each. The medals of all the former presidents, except John Adams, have been of the same size, and have also been struck in bronze and sold at the same price
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Wife Desei ter Captured.

Joe F. Hunt, who deserted his bride of three weeks at Little Rock after securing 5000 from her, was captured last week in Los Angeles, Cal Hunt was accompanied by a woman of ill repute, and both will likely serve time in the penitentiary
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Hozier Still Missing.

The whereabouts of G. H. Hozier, late chef clerk in the United States marshals office at Little Rock, re- main unknown to the officials His shortage exceeds $2,00O, besides before he decamped Hozier secured consid- erable money on notes endorsed by personal friends.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Fatally Wounded His Wife.

New York Nov 4.-Abraham Scher. cloak salesman, shot and fatally wounded the woman who was married to him on October $. The shooting occurred in an east side tenement. Scher declares that his wife refused to cook his meals.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
John W. Mackay's Remains.

London, Nov. 4.-The remains of John w. Mackay, who died here July 20, will be taken to the United States November 5. Mrs. Mackay and her daughter, the Princess Colonna, will accompany them. The duration of Mrs. Mackay's stay in America is un- certain.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Boy Fatally Hurt,

While visiting a resort at Hot Springs, known as Happy Hollow, Rob ert Tatum. aged years, was caught and fatally injured by large black bear on exhibition. The boy ventured too near the animal when it took his head between it's paws and crushed his skill, besides lacerating his body.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Killed Near Booneyille.

A dispute over the use of pasture led to the killing of Phillip Ward by George Hampton near Bonneville The two men were brothers-in-law. Hampton had a fight with a brother of Wards, who had him arrested for assault to kill. The two Wards and Hampton appeared at Carolan to at tend the trial when Hampton became enraged and turned on Phillip Ward, who had nothing to do with the trou. ble, and shot him three times.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Found Dead In HI. Room

New York. Nov. 4.-E L. Comstock. of Summitville, Ind. q promoter of a petroleum and oil-burning device. was found dead in his room at a hotel in this city. A physician said his death was probably due to apoplexy.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Found Dead In Lake.

Chicago, Nov. Half buried in the sand, under two feet of water, the body of Miss Selina Petersen, the missing high-sehool student, was found, Sunday, in the lagoon at Lin coin park She had committed sui eide because of her failure to win class honors
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Pioneer Falls Dead,

Evansville, Ind, Nov. 4.-Joseph Fisher, of this city, aged 66 years, fell dead Sunday evening. He was a saw manufacturer, and one of the pioneers of southern Indiana. He was promi- nent In church circles.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Forty Days, Racing.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 4.-James w. Brooks, manager of the Los Angeles Racing association, announces that, on January 3l, 1903, racing will begin here and continue 70 day2
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Dr. Albert Leighton Rawson.

New York, Nov. 4.-Dr Albert Leighton Rawson, known in this coun- try and in Enrope as a writer and il- lustrator of biblical works, is dead at his home in this city at the age of
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Heavy Losses of Coffee.

Hamburg, Nov. 4.-Advices received from Guatemala said that 5oo,ooo hun dredweights of this years coffee crop were lost as result of the eruption of the volcano Santa Maria.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

he is at present lying i'll at an English watering place.
 A report of this affair found it's way into print, in guarded language, Sunday morning, but every effort will be eXerted to prevent further pub
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The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

blue and men who had worn the gray. We are all alike now and can all glory alike in the valor of each side and the devotion to duty as each side saw its duty" Applause.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
En Route to New York.

Baltimore, Nov 4.-The president $ special train passed through here on the Pennsylvania railroad at l2:3s p m, en route to New York, where the ore esident goes to vote
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06
Killed By . Girl.

John Stewart. Carroll county farmer, was fatally stabbed by It. year-old girl named Ella Britain. sThe Brittains were tenants on Stew ards farm, and in an altercation which
 arose over vacating the place the girl attacked Steward with a barlow knife, inflicting a deep cut over the heart.
The Monticellonian., 1902-11-06

Edna, the 4-year-old daughter of MT. Towers, of Mabelvale. was burned to death as the result of her clothing catching fire from stove.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-21
CAMPMEETlNG BEGINS TONIGHT
Rev 1gr. Howe> Of Newton VIII
Preach Opening SERMON

The State Holiness association VIII be-
Sin q ten days camp meeting IN Sourh
Riverside park tonight vira G praise ser
vice al $50 O'Clock. followed by SER
mon by c. g. Howes. pastor Of The Meth
odist church ST newton Beginning to-
morrow aI-day meetings VIII be held
Indications are that the camp meeting
win De attended by @ larger nauber OF
people than ever before ia its history. 4
fund was started az the meeting last
year Tor the assistance of ministers who
desire 20 attend bat ere financially un-
aoie 70 90 So. A large aumbcr of preach-
ers h s0uthw western Eansas nave taken
adyantace Of this fund
There IS larger number Of tents than
ever before on the camp groua5. Nest
q them have already been set u0. and
the remainder wu Do today. The tents
are SET out in streets ard an innovation
has been established IN that the streets
have been named for ulalsDers who have
formerly been prominent ia rho camp
ueetinc All the rents are numbered