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The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-12

The indications for Georgia to-day
are for fair and cold weather. colder In
southeast portion. Eastern Florida.
fair weather. colder in central and
northern portions. with frost Sunday
night, heavy In northern portion
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-12
SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Again reports are being circulated
in London that the Beers are prepar-
ing to surrender. one report being that
they will likely surrender next We'd
nesday as that is a great Boer feat
day Another report is that the Boer
chiefs have signified their willingness
to lay down their arms provided they
are assured that they will not be
deported. 1t is significant, however,
that none of these reports has the
sanction of the. British war office.
The circulation of such reports in
dicates that there is a very strong
desire in England that the war shall
come to an end speedily. The British
people are heartily tired of it. They
have got neither glory nor profit out
of it, and unless an agreement is
reached soon there may still be a great
deal of fighting.
The losses of the British in lives and
money have been tremendous, and the
Beers are not conquered by any means.
Indeed, they talk as if they were sat-
isfed of their ability to carry on the
war for a good while yet. In our
dispatches yesterday it was stated that
the Boer delegates in Amsterdam say
that before there are any more peace
negotiations the British demand for
unconditional surrender must be
abandoned. In fact, 1t seems as if
Mr.. Kruger still insists upon absolute
independence.
There is no indication as to the
terms which the British would offer
if they were inclined to offer any
other than unconditional surrender,
but 1t is probable that they would
gladly make very considerable con-
cessions If they thought there was a
prospect of bringing the war to an
end. There are two things which
would tend to impel them to adopt
such a course. One is that the time
is close at hand when Parliament will
have to be asked for additional money
for carrying on the war, and the other
is that there is a growing sentiment
in this and other countries In favor of
interfering in the war with the view
of bringing II to an end.
The war has already cost Great
Britain over $3.50. 900, and the bur-
den which has been imposed on the
British taxpayer is so heavy that he
is complaining of it. When another
appropriation is asked for there is
likely to be pretty strong demonstra-
tions in favor of ending the war on
the best terms obtainable.
1t cannot be said of course that
there will be intervention in the war
by one or more nations with the view
of bringing 1t to close, but there
would be no surprise IL there should
be. Only few days ago there was
pro-Boer demonstration in Chicago
which indicated pretty clearly that
there is growing sentiment in this
country in favor of our government
taking steps to stop the war. There
is no telling what Congress would do
in the direction of lending the Beers
helping hand If strong pro- oer
pressure were brought to bear upon
Il.
The situation, therefore, is such that
Great Britain would likely abandon
her demand for unconditional sur
render If she saw an opportunity to
bring about peace by offering the
Beers much more liberal terms.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-12

Not only has the trolley invaded the
Holy Land of the Christians, with lines
from Jaffa to Jerusalem and from
Damascus to Mount Sinai. but It is to
Invade the holy land of the Moham-
medans as well. A concession has re-
Gently been secured for the construc-
tion of trolley line to Mecca, where
the body Of the Prophet is believed
20 repose. AS is well known, 1t is be-
lieved to be the pious duty of every
Mohamnedap to make a pilgrimage to
the tomb of the Prophet The trolley
company is quite sure that carrying
the pilgrims viii prove a profitable
business. AS might be supposed, the
projectors of the scheme are Ameri-
cans, and American machinery and
cars will be employed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-12

1t is stated that suits against the
New York Central and Hudson River
Railroad may reach s5.soO,ooo for dam
ages growing out of the tunnel acct
dent on it's line the other day. 1t is
a fair conclusion that 1t would have
been far cheaper to have listened to
the complaints that were made
against that tunnel during the last
dozen years. and remedied the things
complained of. One point made is
that the trains passing through the
tunnel ought to be operated by cleo
tricity II that were done. and the
tunnel lighted by electricity It Is
probable that the chance for an ac-
cident would be very remote.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-12

President Roosevelt has given out
the information that he will accept no
invitation from cities, boards OF trade
and the like. until one year from the
time Of the death OF President McI<in-
ley
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11

Official returns from thirty-eight counties in last weeks election show the following vote for governor: Da- wis, fU T33b;s Myers, 14.589; Greaves, 4,560; Kimball, 2,700; Davis majority, 1S,287 Adding to this the estimated majority of 6,200 in eleven other coun- ties, the majority for forty-nine coun- ties is 24.4S7. It is estimated Gov. Davis will have about 30,000 majority, and the remainder of the state ticket about 37,000 majority. For United States senator, Gov Clarke claims 77 votes on joint ballot, eonceding 53 to Senator Jones. Of the other five votes on joint ballot, two will be cast by the republican representatives from Newton and Searey counties. One is the Chicot county vote, there hay ing been a tie there. leaving the repre- sentative free to cast his vote as he chooses. The fourth is from Polk county, in which republican repre- sentative is reported to have been elected. The fifth of the uninstructed votes is the second representative from Independence county, where a tie with the independent candidate is reported.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
OVERLOOKING WITH GOLD.
With One Possible Exception We Have the Largest Accommodation of
 Gold In the Worlds History.

Washington, Sept. o.-The sum of gold in the United States treasury exceeds that of any previous time in the history of the country and. with one possible exception, it exceeds that Of any country at any time in the history of the world. The single re- ported exception is that of Russia. about eight years ago, when that country was preparing to resume gold payments. At that time Russia is said to have had in its treasury S59s,- 000,U00 in gold. Last Saturday the vaults of the United States treasury contained $573.o36.1o4, an increase since July l. 1901, of $79 ,0S7 .s97. This stock of gold is now added to at the rate of from $200, 900 to $300,000 day. with no immediate prospect of a ces- sation in deposits. This condition of things is eminently satisfactory to the treasury officials, who regard it as the best evidence possible of pros- perity and in the financial stability of this country. The gold now com ing in is being replaced by gold cer- titicates, the former being supplied where the denominations wanted are S2O and over; the United States notes for tens. and silver certificates for lives, twos and ones.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
MURRE[L HAS SQUEALED.
Fugitive Member of the St. Louis House of Delegates Combine
 Returns and Surrenders.
HE HAS MADE A COMPLETE CONFESSION.
ney Folk Has Issued Warrants Against Eighteen Former and Present Members of the House of Delegates.

St. Louis, Sept. 9.-A Post-Dispatch extra, issued at noon, Monday. says:
 'J. K. MurrelI who fled from St. Louis after indictment for attempted bribery, forfeiting his bond, has been brought back to St. Louis and turned over the authorities Efforts to force his return through legal channels failed, and it was generally assumed that both he and Kratz could spend the rest of their lives in security in Mexico if they wished: but Murrell is in St. Louis, through the efforts of the Post-Dispateh.
 'Murrell, who negotiated with the Suburban railway representatives for the $75,000 that was to be paid to members of the house of delegates combine for their votes. has made | full confession to Circuit Attorney Folk. That confession names the men who composed the house combine.
 Tt states that the combine was an association of house members formed for the purpose of getting money for votes in favor of measures presented to the assembly,.
 Tt sets forth that the meetings of the combine were often held in a room off the house chamber. and de- tails business proceedings of the com bine.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
FRIGHTFUL LEAP TO DEATH.
Herman Neur1an, a Prisoner, Jumps Through the Window of Train
 Going Fifty Miles m Hour.

New York. Sept. 9.-While on the way to New York from Kansas City, Mo, in the custody of detective, Herman Neuman jumped through the window of an express train, going at the rate of 50 miles an hour, at point midway between Rhineeliffe and Stattsburg. on the New York Central railroad, Monday, and was so badly hurt that he will die. He was taken to d hospital in Poughkeepsie. Neu- man was employed as a collector in this city for brewing company and, it is alleged, that a shortage of Sl,- 300 in his accounts was found. Neu- man left the city. During the course of an investigation the police de. clared that Neuman had committed bigamY. He was arrested in Kansas City and left there on Saturday even ing in custody.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11

'The confession is startling in iis revelation of the thorough business organization of this association formed to rob. When a measure of magnitude was presented to the as- sembly, the combine would hold q meeting and decide by ballot the amount of money to be demanded for its passage. That decided, an inter- mediary would be elected one of the members being thus selected to re- ceive the money and to divide it among the members of the combine. In this way the representative of the individuals of corporation who had introduced the bill dealt with only one man in each house. It is for this reason that Philip Stock and Charles H. Turner, representing the Suburban company, could give positive evidence against only two men: J. K. Murrell. representing the house combine, and Charles Kratz, representing the coun- cil combine.
 "J. K. Murrell, however. not only a member, but the accredited repre- sentative of the house combine. could give all Information regarding mem bers and affairs of that combne-and he has done SD. All its dealings, not only in the Suburban case, but on other bills, is in the hands of the cir cult attorney, with unquestionable proof of every detail.
 ITO complete the clean sweep for New, St. Louis, it is only necessary that kratz, or some other member of the council combine, come to the front This is not impossible. It is not even improbable. And, venturing a prophecy, even this may not be necessary in order to land" the council boodlers.
 An interesting fact revealed by Murrell's confession is the discovery that Mir. Folks deductions, made from his investigation of the poodle situation and brought out in his cir cumstantial evidence and argument in the Lehman and Faulkner trials, have been proved to be entirely cor rect They are confirmed in detail by Murrll's statement.
 Warrants have Been issued by Cir cult Attorney Folk against IS former and present members of the house of
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
Big Fir. at Cotton Plant.

The town of Cotton Plant suffered a disastrous fire last week, nineteen business houses being totally eonsum ed. The fire originated in the May berry building. in room occupied by two men, whose charred bones were found in the ruins All the build ings burned were frame structures. Following are the losses: Mayberry's s law office, library and fixtures, valued at Sl,000, no insurance; Masonic hall on second floor; building total loss, valued at $700; R. E. Spivey, pool and billiard hall, $500 loss, no insurance; F. H. Kennedy, grocery store and post office, loss $l,500, insurance $750, mail and postoffice fixtures saved; building owned by R. R. James, valued at $1 700, no insurance; Evans restaurant, loss s250 on building and goods, no insur- ance; l.. A. Mackey & Co.,, general merchandise, stock s1,000, insurance s409, building owned by Miss Eva Ware, loss $650, no insurance: Null lens blacksmith shop, loss $250, no insurance; W. T. Echols, Arkansan, newspaper plant, loss $700, no insur ance; Dr. l.. P. Moore, drug store, building valued at S1,O00, stock $2,000, no insurance; J. w. Russell restaurant and lodging house, stock $500, no in surance; building owned by w. T. Echols, valued at $1,200, no insurance; Holland & Son, grocery store, building owned by A. s. Mayberry, valued at $500, stock $500, no insurance; S. R. Cowan & Son groceries, building own ed by Mayberry, valued at $350, stock $500, no insurance; w. P. Trice, law office, building and fixtures valued at $400. no insurance; J. B. Dunlap, gro ceries, building valued at $500, stock S700, no insurance; R. A. Bowen, gen eral merchandise, building valued at $400, stock $.,2O0, insurance $500 on latter; c. E. Newman, barber shop, fixtures saved, building total loss, $500; E. R. Highsmith, meat shop, S250 loss, no insurance.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
ap,Ieprowers Or.aoize


 Applegrowers of southwest Missou- ri and north Arkansas met at Spring field last week and permanently or ganized by electing the following of ficers: President, P. A. Rogers. Gray cite; viee-president. George I. Lin coin, of Bentonville; secretary, G. A.. Atwood. of Sprngfield treasurer. w. T. Flournay, of Marionville, Mo: eX- ecutive committee, T. c. Love, Scy- mour; George Woolsey, Bentonville; N. E. Nelson, Lebanon; w. A. Gard ner, Springfield; B. Logan, Logan, Mo-; transportation committee, Lewis Erb, Cedar Gap; s. A. Haseltine. Springfield; N. O. Cole, Springfield; {; F. H. Speakman, Neosho.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
School Statistics.

The statistics of the department of education for the past year show that the average length of the terms of school in the state was 91 1-2 days In 1901 it was S4 days, and in 1900 it was only IS days. Men teachers are still in the majority in the state there being 4.226 males and 3,257 females The total enumeration was 495.56S, the total enrolment was 340,695, or 69 per cent; the average attendance was 214,- "4b0, Of 53 per cent or-thg enrolment This is an increase of 3 per cent in the enrolment over last year There are in Arkansas 5,420 school-houses, of which eighty-five are brick, 5.063 are frame and PIP are log. The total value of these houses is $2,196 241, or an average value of $405,21.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
.Prohis Made Gains.

Election returns show that the pro hibitionists made big gains in the state at the recent election. The off cial count in thirty-four counties shows the following results: Against li- cense-Arkansas Ashley, Benton, Boone, Bradley, Clay, Cleveland. Col umbia. Conway. Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Howard, Johnson. Lawrence, Logan, Lonoke. Mississippi, Nevada, Perry, Saline, Union, Washington, White, Yell-24. For license-Craig- head, Cross, Drew. Hampstead. Jack son, Jefferson, Ouachita, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski-10. Arkansas, Ash ley. Conway, Mississippi and Perry have been wet" heretofore, while Craighead. Drew and Hampstead have heen dry"
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
An Exir ordinary Incident.

A dispatch from Pine Bluff says: An extraordinary incident concerning people well known in Arkans. s, and former residents of Pine Bluff has just been related here in a letter re- eeived from parties at South McAles- ter, l. T. L. w. Bryan and family have been residing there for several years. Just prior to the Galveston storm Mrs. Bryan and their daughter went to Galveston. Nothing was heard of her afterward, and she and her daughter were mourned as dead
 Bryan married again and by lis sec ond wife child was born. Last week the first Mrs. Bryan regained her san ity in Texas sanitarium, where her identity unknown, she was taken just after the storm, crazed by the disaster.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11

Fisher and F. W. Schulte, was shot by "Baldy. Taylor, negro, on { Deekelsille, LuXora & Great Northern train, eight miles from Osceola, Sun day afternoon. Fisher is believed tt be fatally wounded Schulte will re cover. Taylor is still in jail at 0sceo la. the mob that threatened him witt lynching Sunday night, having disap peared. It is said the sheriff will at tempt to take the prisoner to Little Rock for safe keeping
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11

delegates. All IS are charged with bribery in connection with the Suburban and osher bills. and l5 of the Is are charged with ierjury be- cause of testimony given by them be- fore the grand jury.
 These warrants are issued on the confession of J. K. Murrell. who is now in the custody of the circuit at torney.
 1t is charged that the men Tor whom warrants are out composed a combine in the house of delegates at the time the Suburban railway and other poodle bills were passed,
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
WnI Not Affect This State.

Chairman Wallace of the state rail road commission is of the opinion that Arkansas will not be affected by the reported proposed great merger of the Southern railway, Louisville and Nash vile and other railroads in the south. As yet there has been no report or in dication that such a merger of any of the railroads running into or through Arkansas was contemplated, but should such contingency arise in the future. MT. Wallace says that the statutes of Arkansas will effectual- ly prevent any combination that would have a deleterious effect.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
A "PURE FABRICATION.n
President Mitchell of the Mine Workers Repudiates m Asser-
 tion Attributed to Him.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 9.-President Mitchell says that the report sent ouf from Scranton to the effect that h, told q friend that the strike would b. over on September b and that the strikers would have to go back tt work to save the miners union was { pure fabrication He says ht never made such a remark to any person. 1t is stated here the Par sons Pa), local of the Mine Workers has passed a resolution to return tt work on September 15.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
Changed Location.

The Arkansas Cotton Products com, pany has filed with the secretary of state an amendment to its original articles of incorporation, changing its headquarters from Morrilton to For rest City The company when first incorporated was under the name of the Arkansas Round-Lap Bale com pany. The name was soon after changed to it's present title. The new amendment is signed by James K. Jones, as president, and w. B. Mann, secretary.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
TUESDAY, Sept. g. Grain md provisions.

St Louis = Flour Patents, $3.20d3. 90; other grades, s2. 75Q3.15. Wheat-No red, 6606G3.c. Corn-No. ? mixed 62c. Oats No. mixed, BOG. Hay Timo- thy. new. s900d1l 50; prairie, s7.50Q9. go i: clover S9 900di1200. Lard-Choice steam, 10 27l2c. Pork-New mess, s17.3o. Bacon clear ribs. 1lSscc. Butter-Creamery, 16p 20c: dairy. l4ql7c. Eggs-Fresh, 15S4n TAG Wool-Tub- washed, 17@261ac; Mis- souri and Illinois medium eombing, l70 lShc: other grades. 12q17Ac.
 Chieago-Closing quotations: Wheat September. 71hse: October, 6Sssc; Decem- Der 6la.c; May, 6s2sc. Corn-September, 57he: December. 5st 4Sate: May, ~ ~SsasaSs1se. 26c: new. 30s. Q307sc; May, 31c. Pork-Sep- tember S16S0; october, s1s.95; January. S14.90; May. $l4.00. Lard-September, Sl0.70: October, $9.72l2; January. ss.35; May. SGh. Ribs-September, sl0.50; october. 5000; January, S.S712; May. s7.55.
 Indianapois-Wh red. new. 69c: No. 3 red, 65q57c. Corn-No. 2 white. G21ac; No. yellow. 6094c. Oats-No. ? white. new, SlqS2lac. Hay-Timothy. S9 5OIIll. .OO
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
I.ynching Near stephens.

Hog" Wilson, colored. was hanged by party of men a few miles from Stephens Wilson attempted an as sault upon Miss Lue Drake, while she was in the garden gathering vebe- tables, the family being away from home. Her brother, coming home little afterward, was informed, and soon he, with neghbors, had Wilson in custody He confessed his crime and they hung him without delay.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
DRILLED OPEN BY BURGLARS
The Safe of the Post office at Hub. bard, O., Forced and Looted
 by Burglars.

Youngstown, O., Sept. 9.-The saft of the Hubbard (O) post office. five miles north of here, was drilled open by burglars Sunday night The rob. bers secured $400 worth of stamps $2o0 from the money order depart. ment, certificate of deposit on the Newton Falls (O.) bank, for $500, and $50 belonging to the postmaster, ". NJ. Evans.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
Given Twenty-one Years.

Ches. Levy, the negro who shot and killed City Marshal H. c. Cox, of Pres cott on November 1. 1901, and who was tried at that place and found guilty of murder in the first degree
 but whose case was appealed to the supreme court and reversed, has been convicted at a second trial and given twenty-one years in the penitentiary
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
Benefits Arkansas Miners.

One of the largest coal operations in this state says the strike in Ponnsyl vania is a good thing for the Arkan- sas miners. There is a big demand for Arkansas hard coal. and only about one-tenth of the orders can be filled owing to the limited output. Here tofore the Pennsylvania fields have supplied the demand for anthracite which confined the Arkansas product to the home market
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
\ PhiindeIphia Egg Mystery,

Philadelphia, Sept. 9.-During the month of August the commission mer- chants here received 3O,0o0, GOO more eggs than during the corresponding month last year, and the Produce ex- change has charged the statistical committee to discover the wherefor
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
Will Make Million Work.

Shelbyyille, Ky, Sept. 9.-Dave Mur- phy, thrifty negro farmer, who re- gently purchased the services of Fish CT Million. a vagrant negro, for one year for $4 says Million will have to work or he will try the persuasive ef- fleets of blaeksnal<e whip.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
walter c. Gresham.s Mother.

Lanesville. Ind, Sept. 9.-Mrs. Sarah Rumley, mother of the late Walter Q. Gresham, secretary of state under President Cleveland, celebrated the ninety-ninth anniversary of her birth, Sunday, at her home, near here. Mrs. Rumley is still active and vigorous.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
On Thirty IndictIaen nts.

Burlington, Ind, Sept. e.-The fa- nous "Gronndhog" saloon here has been closed, and the proprietor, George Black, is in jail on 30 indiet- ments. In the past few years Blacks saloon. known as the Blue Goose" has been destroyed by dynamite eight times.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
Valuable Medical Discnxerx.

Baltimore, Md, Sept. 9.-Chas. w. Duval, of Annapolis, Md, and Victor H. Basset, of Aledo, H., medical stu dents, under the direction of Dr. William II. Weleh, of this city, has discovered and isolated the germ of the infantile disease known as sum mer complaint"
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
Wnr On the Moro Tribes.

Manila, Sept. s.-Capt Pershing, who has been Investigating the causes of the recent attacks upon the Amer jeans in the island of Mindanao, re- ports that the Moros reject all offers of friendship, and that all hope of an adjustment of the difficulties with the natives has been abandoned.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
The Official Vote.

The official vote of each county for the various candidates for state off cers, also the vote on license, will be published by this paper. The table will be valuable for comparisons of the vote in previous elections It erence.
The Monticellonian., 1902-09-11
An. .AIIe.ed EiiibuStcr.

Baltimore. Md, Sept 9.-The little steamer Maid of Patuca, with every man on board armed, has sailed from here, ostensibly on jetty-building expedition in the Patuca river in Hon. duras, but believed to be carrying munitions to the Colombian rebels.