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The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
"MY MAN IS GOING TO BEAT"

Not infrequently one hears the assertion, made by some one that my man is going to beat, for this or that office. This boastful expression is too often used in the belief that 1t is argu- ment and with the aim of in- huencing someone in his vote. But when boiled down and du- lv considered the expression is without the force of wisdom, so far as legitimate argument IS concerned, and should have no weight. whatever, with a reas- oning and intelligent man. The question the voter should con sider is, not, who is going to win out in the race for this or that office, but who ought to be the one to win.
 The true political philosophy of the situation is to make an honest effort to ascertain just who IS the best man for q given place, and then vote for such an one. Bear in mind that you gain nothing by voting for an inefficient man, even though he should be the winner, for If the votaries of the inferior man sue ceeds, you are as we'll off as they are; you have the same officer and will receive the same punish ment, which inability and inef- hciency necessarily inflicts. But. on the other hand. If you allow your reason and judgment to control. and you cast your bal lot for the man that your con science dictates you should. and he is elected you have effected some good not only for yourself, but for the other fellow, who is governed solely in his ambition to be on the winning side. The broad-guaged. patriotic and demagogic-hating man is never dishonored by defeat, and very
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce JUDGE I. A. BIRD as d candidate for Representative of Drew county to the next General Assembly of the State of Arkansas: subject to the action of the Democratic Primary election.
 We are authorized to announce MIR. A. W. LON E. Jr. as a candidate for Representative of Drew county to the next General Assembly of tte state Of Arkansas: subject to the action of the Democratic Primtry election.
 We are authorized to announce MIR. F. NJ. BORDEAUX as d candidata for Repre- sentative ot Drew county to the next Gener- al Assembly of Arkansas; subject to the ae- tion oi the Democratic Primary election.
 We are authorized to announce MR L, NEAsEY as a candidate for Representative of Drew county to the Lower House of the GeneI- al Assembly. from Drew county; subject 10 the action Of tae Demeefatic.party.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

seldom injured so far as his f. nancial private affairs for the future are concerned; but when such a man is turned down at the polls and his unworthy, un- deserving and interruptions op- ponent IS chosen over him, it is an injury to the country, and a serious reflection upon the intel ligence and patriotism of the people No man is expected to build wiser than he knows, but 1t IS his duty as a citizen to try and inform himself, to discard prejudice, personal antipathy, and if needs be rise aDove the popular clamors of his surround ings.
 Be sure you are right, and then go ahead" let the result be asit may, you will have the con solation of knowing that you did your duty, as you saw 1t, and voted for the best interests of your country, yourself and your fire side. This much done, as a honest man, you can look the world in the face and brook the jeers of an minimizing rable, even if you have to.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

to the contrary, notwithstand- ing. Just why some people should guIp down everything that Mir. Davis says, and dis credit other good men-men like Wm ]. Bryan, Senator Jones and a host besides-without in vestigation, IS one of the mys- teries that we are unable to solve. Hon. Vim. l. Bryan says that the American Round Bale is not a trust Nearly ev- cry Democratic leader in the last campaign for President said it was not a trust, but because Mir Davis, for political purpos- es, and nothing else, says it is, a few people profess to believe him.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For As or

We are authorized to announce MIR ]. A. HOOVER as a candidate for Assessor O Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic primary election
 We are authorized to announce MIR, L. E MORGAN as q candidate for election to the of flee of Assessor of Drew county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary election
 We are authorized to announce MIR. DON c WELLS as candidate for Assessor of Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce MIR. c L. PIGKENS. IS candidate for Assessor of Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic Primary election.
 ws are authorized to announce MR. W E. WATTS as q candidate for Assessor Of Drew county; subject te the action the Democratic Primart eleenou.
 We are authorized to announce MIR. l.. c. PAsCHAL as candidate for Assessor of Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic primary election,
 We are authorized u announce MR. NJ. c, PEBBLES as a candidate for Assessor ot Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic Primary election.
 We are authorized to announce MR, NJ. II. OWENS as a candidate for Assessor of Drew County; subject to the action Of the Democrat ie primary elecuon.
 We are authorized to announce MIR L. D. OWENS as a candidate for the office Assessor far Drew county; subject to the ae- lion of the Democratic party
 We are authorized to announce MIR. ! A HILLMAN as a candidate fer Tax As sesssnr of Drew county; subject to the &C., ;ion of the Democratic Primary election.
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here to sell for miles in the alot- ments. They have all the timber lands or nearly so, and all was good that they got.
 People say, who have been here for years, that a certain amount of rain falls in a season here, and 1t being dry all winter is a good sign for rain in the spring and summer. If that be SO we will have a good crop. One man can work about { as much here as four in Arkansas. 100 acres in the old part, sells for to 4 thousand dollars. Some peo- pie in the new part are selling for 3 to T. hundred dollars, owing to location. The new lands are, of course, not improved. If there are sorry crops made this year the new lands will be for sale cheap. Then would be a good time for people to come who want to live in the west.
 Well, how is politics in Arkan- sas? am not in that line hardly enough to vote here. 1 know no one here well enough, so l think I will let 1t go. 1 heard that there were only II out for Assessor in Drew county, Well. bad crop last season produced a whole lot of candidates. Hurrah for the one who gets to the pie-counter, that S all there IS in it. Once in awhile you can hear man here, either Republican or Democrat, say some- thing not very sweet about the other.
 I have been idle longer since came here than 1 have been since l was 10 years old. 1 think my house will be ready for business in few days. Our residence was ready when we got here. We have good cistern ready for the rain when 1t comes, but 1t looks as if though it wouldn't come. We are buying water ~ and syou know 1t doesn't take much to go long ways with one from Arkansas. Well, l wish all the people of Drew the best success, good crops, good prices, and good health. If we can have good health and ma ke enough we will come back on d visit sometime. 1 have met with some encouragement since we got here. l think our business will be good, hope so. Good wishes for you.
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The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
 For State Senator

We are auth orized to announce C. T. cor HAM. Esq as candidate for State Senator from the Eth Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Drew and Desha: subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 wearn authorized to announce HON. J. F. HUGHES as a candidate for State Senator. from the 17th Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Drew and Desha; subject to the ac- ton ofthe Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce HON N. Y. WADSWORTH as candidate for stahe sena- tor of the seventeenth senatorial District. com posed of the counties of Drew and Besha: sub jcet to the action of the Democratic primary election
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
HARRISON, OKLA. TER.

I. R. GOTHAM, Monticello, Ark.
 My dear old friend :-I feel like 1 want to know what's going on in old Drew county, so l know of no better way than have you to send me the MoNTICELLoNIAN. As you know that my old home, and 1 am like all others l am attached to that county and always will be. l would never have left that coun- ty but desired to get where we could have better health, so we are here and feel sure it is healthier here, and a fine farming country. All the lands are already taken up; people are building add getting ready to make crop. Lots of corn and cotton are raised here
 Gins are running yet. Lots of stock raised and this Is fine wheat country. Sometimes we hear of a man being killed, but people in our town are very quiet. This town was started on the 9th of August last and I think it has 500 population now. It has two good schools, have preaching about every Sunday, two good banks, about 30 business houses, 3 saloons, lawyers, 5 doctors, 5 lumber yards-all doing very good busi- ness. Goods are some higher here. We can see 4 or ; mountains I2 and $ miles away. We have had I very light rain since we got here the nth of Jan, small snow about E inches deep and have had some real, cold winds and some as nice days as spring days in Arkansas. We never see a bug gard here, 1 don't know why. Good, pure air, you can hang up a beef and it will dry up and never spoil, so people tell us. We see lots of Indians, a good many of them educated. They haul wood
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For County and Probate Judge.

We are authorized to announce col. W. F. SLEMONS as Ii candidate for election to the of fee of County and Probate Judge of Drew county; subject to the acton of the Demo rattle primary election.
 We are authorized to announce MIR. R. NJ. BAXTER as a candidate for County and Pro bate Judge of Drew county; subject to the ac. ton of the Democratic Primaly election.
 We are authorized to announce MIR. NJ. D PARKER as candidate for County and Probate Judge of Drew county; suf jrct to the action ot the Democratic Primary.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

THE voter who allows his sympathies and prejudices to outweigh his reason and iudg- mcnt, and supports a candidate for office simply because the de fects and inefhciency of such candidate are exposed to the public gaze, is a dangerous ele- ment, and in his hands the ballot is an unsafe instrument. The true principles of our govern meat is that it is based upon the virtue and intelligence of the peo- pie, and not, as some seem to think, upon the ignorance and prejudice of the people. Hence every man invested with the right of suffrage owes 1t to him self, his family and his country to study men and measures gravely, and then cast his ballot for the best man.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For Justice of the Peace.

Ave arc asshasi:.aa to aaaacHee JAS. E. FARLEY, Esq. MS a candidate for re-elec. iinn for Justice of the Peace of Marion Tp.; subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
 We are authorized MR. W. J. WILSON s~ a candidate for Justice of the Peace of Marion Township; snl ljeet to the action of ths Democratic Primary election.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Coy. Davis continues to reiter- ate his charge that Senator Jones was only in the army one month ard one day. when Sena- tor Jones comrades-in- arms have time and again denounced the charge as all infamous falsehood, claiming that the Senator served in the army, making a brave soldier. throughout the war. Of course 1t would not in the least disqualify the Senator for the exalted position which he holds If he had not served i'll the army
 at all but to continue to make the false statements when he knows better, places Governor Davis in an unenviable attitude.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

IT was painfully apparent to Governor Davis friends who heard the speaking between the Governor and Col E. w. Rector in Monticello on the 18th that the Governor was very badly ov- er-matched
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
ours truly, K. w. Richie.

Some of our merchants and grain dealers may read the above to their advantage, even If they do not see the necessity of adver- Using, and we ask them to give the writer the information he de- dires-ED. MoNTIcELLoNIAN.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For Prosecuting Attorney 10th Ju
 diclal Circuit.

We are authorized to announce q. PERCY GEORGE Esq. of Hamburg. Ashley county. as acandidatc for Prosecuting Attorney of the 10th Judicial Circuit subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce II. W, WELLS, Esq. of Monticello, Drew Co, as q candidate for Prosecutine Attorney oi the 10th Judicial Circuit; subject to the aetion of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce HON. THoS. B. MORTON, of Fordyce. Dallas county, as a candidate for Prosecuting At- tornev of the 10th Judicial Circuit; subject io the action of the Democratic party.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

THERE was not a word which fell from the lips of Col. Rector that the most refined could take umbrage at; but We are sorry to say that the Governor's language was not so ehaste.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
Y truly, IA. WeatheraIl.
SAVANNAH, TENN. 2-I8-1eo2 M0NTICELLoNIAN,
 Monticello, Ark,

Monticello, Ark,
 Dear Sirs :-I noticed in your paper of the I4th inst, you say :: Ask your merchant for Mo. White Seed Corn; and being in need of good seed corn, and It being new to me and recommended as a su- perior kind, 1 began to look for some general merchant or produce dealer's add. 1 found the adds of doctors, lawyers, carriage mak kers and others except general mer- chants and produce or grain deal CTS; and supposing you have no merchants of that class Tn your town. l would be glad you would mention some one in your neigbor- ing town in your next issue, to whom l could write for informa- ton how to get some, or perhaps, make an order.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce NR. JOHN ". KIMBR0 as il candidate for re election to the office of County Clerk of Drew county; sub feet to the action of the Democratic Primary election
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
or Congress.

We uro authorized to announce HON $. NJ TAYLOR, of Jefferson County. as a candidate for Congress. of the Sixth Con gressioaal Districr: subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We arc authorized to announce HON. JOE T ROBINSON, of Lonoke County, is il raedilsle fer Congress, of the Sixth Congressional District; subject to the action uf the Democratic party
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
N. ID. GOTHAM. Bus. Man.
FRIDAY, FEB. 2S, 1902.
EditcriaY.

Gov. Davis may be a good campaigner, and all that, but he certainly has a very poor way of explaining his dereliction of duty
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For County Treasurer.

Ne are authorized to announce MIR JOHN V. CROOK as q candidate for reelection to the office Of County Treasurer of Drew county snb. jeot to the action Of the Democratic primary eleefian
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For Circuit Judge

wc are authorized to announce z. T. WOOD, Esq of Monticello Drew county. as a caudi- date for reelection 10 the office of Circuit Judge of the lfth Judicial Circuit; subject to the ac- tiou of the Democratic party.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For Sheriff

weate aafharized b announce MIR. NAL TER WILSON as candidate fof reelection to the office of Sheriff of Drew uty; subject to the action of the Democratic mary election.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
For Circuit Clerk.

We are authorized to announce MIR. JAS. F. K0oNCE as Il candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit Clerk of Drew.connty: subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
M0NTICEILONIAN.

: -A-AGE5 R. COFFEE AM,
 Editor and Proprietor.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
PROPOSED AMENDMENT To the Constitution of the State
 of A rkansas.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
 joint resolution, proposing m amendment to the State Constitution, was passed by the General Assembly at it's regular session of I9Ol and that the same will be submitted to the cleo. tors Of the State at the next general election to he held September 1st, 1902, for adoption or re- icction. viz:
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
Proposed Amendments.

That Section l6, of Article D. of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, be amended so as to read as follows;
 Article 3, Section l6. Pay and mileage The members of the General Assembly shah receive such pay and mileage for their services as shall be hxed by law. No member of either house shall, 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 elee- ton.
 Approved May g, 1901.
 Each eleetor may vote for or against above amendment.
 Witness my official signature and seal of of flee, this February g. 1902
 lsEALl JOHN w. CROCKETT
 Secretary of State.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PEOPLES PULPIT.
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The G. A. r.

In cleaning from reports of the ad-
Jutant general of the department of
Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic,
there is much food for thought. There
are 517 posts in the department and
1874 in good standing and member
ship in good standing of 12,473. This
means that the great organization will
soon live only in history When the
report says that 3S4 posts are in good
standing it does not follow that all of
the members of these posts are in
good standing, and when a post is re-
ported not in sood standing 1t does
not follow that al the members are in
bad standing in that post The blame
may rest on the officers whose duty it
is to make these reports. 1t is the
duty of post adjutants in making semi
annual reports to also forward per
capita tax. The average of the posts
now reported is 32K. The two OF
tumwa posts are reported in good
standing. Croker post of Des
Moines reports a membership III good
standing of 260. Two posts are run
ming with five members each. The
above are the extremes and shows the
beginning of the end l. H. r.
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Woolson.

Woolson, April 24.-V. G. Hinshaw
came home from Kentucky April IL,
having smallpox. His sister, Miss
Della, is caring for him.
Miss Carrie Pringle came home
from Colorado last week.
Mrs. Betty Heston of Pleasant Plain
was visiting at VIM. Roberts home
last Sunday.
Sanford Bray has recently painted
his dwelling house.
Pleas Hoskins had well dug re-
Gently and found plenty of water at
twenty-five feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parshell have a
new girl at their home.
Mrs. Cora Byers was visiting at Ed.
Hiatt's and John Goodman's last Fri
day.
A nice shower fell here Sunday
morning.
Oats have come up remarkably well
considering the dry weather.
There is to be temperance meet,
ing at the Friends church next Satur,
day evening at which program will
be given and an address by Rev. G
w. Pool of the M. E. church.
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Charlton.

Charlton, April 24.-Rev. w. H.
Kephart packed his household goods
yesterday preparatory to moving to
Lamont, where he will make his future
home
M. Sheurman went to Des Moines
last week to attend reception in hon
or of his sister. He was taken sick
while there and is now in a very crit
ical condition at that place.
Geo. l.. Ramsey left yesterday for
Creston for brief visit with friends
Mr.. and Mrs E. X. Pitman, who
moved to Des Moines some time ago,
have returned to this city and will
make this place their home.
Rinehart Whittier, of Russell, was a
county seat visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Oscar Slater, of Whitebreast
township, is very sick with throat
trouble.
Mrs. Della Waynick and Mrs. Thekla
Lewis spent yesterday in Benton town
ship, the guests of Mrs. Sadie Way
nick.
Webb Hultz is moving his household
goods into the house just vacated by
Rev. Written.
Mr.. Dreamer, of Abba, was a guest
of G. ]. Stewart yesterday.
Paris White was standing on pair
of trucks in front of Clark's gricery
yesterday, when they slipped from I'M
der him, letting him fall and breaking
one of his fingers on the right hand.
One of the prettiest home weddings
occurred last night at o'clock at the
home of Chas. Linstrom in Lincoln
township, when their adopted daughter
Miss Mary Johnson was united in mar
rage to l.. 5Linblade, of Moline, Ill.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Berg, pastor Of the Swedish Lutheran
church. in the presence Of relatives
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LITTLE BITS Soft NEWS
[Continued from Page 81

snap and break; frightening the team.
The horses dashed down the street at
a maddening pace, becoming unman-
ageable, but keeping in the street,
Turning the corner of Fourth street,
they struck the hitching, posts, over
turning and freeing themselves from
the vehicle, they dashed on down East
Fourth street. leaving the occupants
of the wagon in the street. The boy
when picked up was carried to the of
flee of DR.. Freel, and examination
showed that his left limb was broken
just above the knee. When the bones
were set he rested very comfortable
Mr.. Bennett was found under the veg.
on in an unconscious condition, and
it was thought he was dead. but he
rallied after short time. Upon eX,
animation one limb was found to be
broken in three places, ankle, knee
and between the knee and hip. A
severe bruise was located in his left
side. His life is very much feared
for. He is a brother of Mrs. w. Grey
ton.
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ROBBERS AT HEpRlck.
Store Is Broken Into for the Second
Time.

Hedrick, April Especial 1.-The
hardware store of Ritter G. Dudgeon
was again visited last night by robbers
and about $50 worth Of goods taken.
The thieves gained admission into the
building by breaking out window in
the tin shop which is in the rear of
the store room. They then forced the
door into the store room and took the
goods, going out by rear door which
was barred from the inside
The goods that have been missed
We're: One l.. c. Smith shot gun. one
winchester shot gun, several razors
and large amount of ammunition.
This is the second time this store has
been visited in the last week.
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CITY TO BUY BLoopAouNps.
Des Moines Officials to Be Instructed
to Buy Them Down in Kentucky.

Des Moines, April 22.-At meeting
of the city council last night, Alder
man Van Dyck introduced a resolution
instructing the mayor and chief of po-
lice. when they attend the coming
meeting of the chiefs of police at
Louisville, to go over to Lexington and
purchase at least three good blood
hounds. The dogs are to be used in
tracking criminals in Des Moines and
the price to be paid must not be more
than $500. The council referred the
resolution to the committee of the
whole.