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The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Badly Hurt By Negro.

Cleveland Parker, well known young man of Monticello. was struck on the head with pole and badly hurt by a negro named Asa Brooks. Parker, in company with two compan- ions, was crossing a field on the Me Cloy plantation and were accosted by the negro, who thought they were go ing on a fishing expedition on the plantation. A war of words ensued, which ended in Brooks striking Par ker on the head with a pole. The lat ter is badly injured Brooks was ar rested and is in jail
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
DEATH OF "MAX O'RELL."
Paris Dispatch Says He Died of Cancerous Formation Following
 Appendicitis Operation.

New York, May 26.-A private dis patch from Paris says that Paul Blouet (Alax O'RelD died of cancer ous formation following an operation for appendicitis. He was notified some days ago that there was no hope, but said he would continue his fight against death as bravely as ever. He was engaged in writing a story of his life, as well as an English history of France. He died at his home in the Rue Freyeinet at 5:15 m, Sunday. He was conscious to the last.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
MILWAUKEE TANNERS OUT.
They Demand n Reduction of Sevep Hours Week at the Pres
 ent Rate of Pay.

Milwaukee. May 96.-Members of the Amalgamated Leather Workers Union of America went on strike in nine of the tanneries in Milwaukee Monday. IL is estimated that between ? 300 and 5000 men are affected. The men demand 5 hours work per week and the same day which they were receiving for 60 hours. \ conference between representatives of the em- ployers and employees Will be held TueSdaV
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
ID Against It Hard.

St. Louis. May 26.-The rri:I of John Barbaglia, King of Dago Hill,' charged with naturalization frauds, was begun Monday morning in the United States district court before Judge Ami"on. Barbaglia is being tried on nine n,w indictments re- turned by the federal grand jury last week, although number of indict- ments, all moro or less serious, had been pending against the Italian for some months
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
RIOT AT LAIBACH, AUSTRIA.
Mob Parnded the Streets Crying "Down With the Ban" and
 Cheering for Croatia.

Laibaeh, Austria, May 26.-A turbn- lent mob rioted in the streets Sunday night, yelling "Down with the Ban and cheering for Croatia. \ crowd in front of the German club sang the Slav anthem and hooted the Ban. Sev- eral shots were fired. The rioters also stoned Prince Non Auersperg 5 palace. Troops and gendarmerie finally routed the rioters.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
EX-CONGRESSMAN ROBINSON.
John :. Robinson. Former Congress- man From the Third Nebraska
 District; Dear at Madison.

Madison, Neb., May 26.-Former Congressman John s. Robinson, of the Third Nebraska district, died here early Monday morning of appendici- tis. He was attacked Thursday, the third time within few months. Phy- sicians, after consultation. decided that an operation was impossible, ow- ing to the patients extreme weak ness.
 Mr. Robinson was elected to con gress in 1898 on a fusion ticket and served two terms. He formerly was law partner of Senator ". Y. Allen.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
IORNADOES IN NEBRASKA.
The Death List Resulting From Mon- day Mornings Tornado Will
 Exceed a Score.
MANY OTHERS KNOWN TO BE INJURED
Norman and Pauline Visited and the Entire Town of FairdeId Report ed Wrecked, Together With Many Farm Houses in Clay, Adams and kenrncy Counties.

Lincoln, Neb., May 26.-A tornado that passed near Norman. and later struck Pauline and the intervening country early Monday morning, caused heavy damage and many lives are re. ported lost At II o'clock it is be lieyed the death list will number 2t, while many others are known to have been injured. Details are meagre, wires being down in all directions. Nine of the victims were found dead and II people are still missing.
 The injured, as far as reported, will number 12.
 Known dead:
 James C. Mumaw, Pauline.
 Mrs. James C Mumaw, Pauline. Edith Mumaw, Pauline.
 Frank Quigg. Pauline.
 Lizzie Palmer, Pauline.
 Jeanette Palmer, Pauline.
 Mrs Earl Bacon, Norman.
 Mrs John Welliver, Norman.
 John McCurdN, Norman.
 Missing:
 Neil McSwain, Fairfield,
 Peter Johns. living near Brockton. Peter HOckinson and eight members of his family, living near Fairfield. Among those injured from Fairfield, the following persons are said to be dangerously hurt:
 John McReynolds, Charles Taylor, Mrs. Noble Lindsey.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
The Money Is Up.

The cash bonus of $10,0o0 required of Melville by the Missouri Pacific railroad for the depot at Yellville, has been raised and has been transmitted by J. c. Floyd. trustee, to the National Bank of Commerce, St. Louis, to be paid to the railroad company upon full ffllment of the terms Of their agree ment with the citizens of Melville.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
BIG ICE PLANT DESTROYED
Burning of the American lee Co Plant in Phi1ndeIphia-Ma-
 chinery Mostly Saved.

Philadelphia, May 26.-The ice man ufacturing plant of the American le Co, at Eighth and Catherine sire= was destroyed by fire of uuku origin Monday. The building valued at S50,o00, and the maehH is said to be worth Sl500o0 but greater portion of the machinery saved. During the fire there were HH- merous explosions of ammonia tanks, but no one WAS injured The children in the Thomas E. Florence public school, opposite, and the house of industry and day nursery. adjoining the burned building, were gotten out SafelN
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
VIII Lunch With Yates.

Following the dedieatory exercises. the president and other guests will be driven to the executive mansion, where they will take luncheon with Gov. and Mrs. Yates. The president, later, will be escorted through the principal streets to the railroad sta tion. and will leave the city at two o'clock
 The arsenal and armory, which will be dedicated by President Roosevelt, is model of architectural beauty, and will be source of pride 10 the citizens of the state The finishing touches have been added to the strue- tHre, the unsightlF fence placed around it while the building was in course of construction has been re moved, and the editiee stands forth
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
AN ILLINOIS TRAGEDY.
A Girl Witnesses Fatal Fight Be- tween Her Father and
 Forbidden Suitor.

Hillsboro. H., May 26.-Because Henry Green forbade his daughter, Miss Emma Green, to keep company with Edgar Copeland, fight resulted, in which Green was killed, Sunday evening. near his home at Nashville. Copeland, who was partially intoxi- cated, shot Green in the lower jaw, the bullet coming out near the eye. Green was a leading farmer, about GO years of apr.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
ROLFE. IOWA. STRUCK.
Fonn Foo, n Chinese Lnundryman
 Killed and n Child Injured.

Des Moines. la. May 26.-A tornado struck the town of Rolfe, 70 miles west of here, late Sunday evening, killing Fong Foo, laundryman. fla tally iniuring child and wreeking the State Bank building, Crayon's general store, the Hotel Domain and one of two other buildings. Several residences were damaged.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
BRIBERY BY WHOLESALE.
seven Prominent Mnssach husetts IeuisIators Involved in II scheme
 of Wholesale Bribery.

Boston, May 26.-J B. Moron, a lawyer. announces that he has in his possession a written confession of a wholesale bribery scheme mapped out by Massachusetts men, which involves seven prominent legislators who are in the combine. The confession was made by a Boston merchant. mem Der of the legislature of 1901, who dis appeared after placing the confession in Mr. Moran's hands.
 Mir. Moran will at once lay his evil dence before the grand jury.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Gov. Says Bills Are Dead.

According to Gov Davis views, about 100 bills passed by the legisla- ture during the last few days of the session are dead The govei nor takes the point that every bill is dead that was not presented to him within twen- ty days following the adjournment Mir A. S. Hays, clerk of the house, states that all bills passed by the house were placed in possession of the governor immediately following ad- iOurnment
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
OKLAHOMA FLOOD RECEDING.
The Homeless are Being Cared For and No Really Serious Suffer-
 ing k Anticipated.

Oklahoma City, Okla, May 26.-The waters that covered the southern end of Oklahoma City and a portion of Enid from the cloudburst near here, Saturday midnight, are reeeding, and no further damage is expected. The homeless are being cared for, and it is believed that no serious suffering will result
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
New Attorney for Choctaw.

The Rock Island has issued a cir. cular. abolishing the office of attor- ney general. held by Col. J. w. Me Loud, resigned, and appointing E. B. Pierce of Little Rock attorney for Ar kansas with headquarters in Little Rock. reporting to Chicago.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
SmoIdering Volcano Discovered.

Fl Paso. Tex, May 26.-A party of >vell-known citizens having just re- turned from Cases Grande, in the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains, report the discovery of smoldering volcano hitherto unknown except to few of the natives.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
FOLLOWING ToRN.Do's TRACK.
Death and Destruction in Clay
 Adams and kearney Counties.

Minden. Neb., May 26.-A tornado struck 15 miles south of Norman, a small town near here, early Monday morning. demolishing t5 buildings, killing three persons and injaring a dozen others.
 The dead:
 Mrs. Earl Bacon.
 Mrs. Welliver.
 John McCurdy.
 Seriously injured:
 Mr. Welliver; hip broken
 From Norman. which is town of about 100 inhabitants situated on what s called the high line" of the Burlington railway, the path of the storm lay east to Pauline, q little sta tion on the Prosser branch of the Missouri Pacific railway. From Pau line it proceeded in a southeasterly direction, finally losing its force southwest of Fairfield.
 The entire town of Fairfield, which had about B houses, is reported wrecked and it is said that three per SOHS were hliltd anu C'4iti = ihJdi S'A The Missouri Pacific has sent a re- lief train to the scene.
 Fairfield reports many farmhouses wrecked, and it is said that three per counties and eight persons are re- ported killed in the district near Fair field.
 Wires are down in many directions and details are meagre.
 A partial list of the casualties at Pauline follows:
 James C. Mumaw. wife and daugh- ter, Frank Quigg. Lizzie Palmer, Jean nette Palmer.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
The Pacific Cable.

Manila. May 26.-The eableship An glia, which is engaged in laying the Pacific cable, departed for the island of Guam Monday. It is estimated that the trip will occupy eight days. The end of the cable has been successfully landed at Malate
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28

The Town of Elmo. Mo-, Uttered
 With Tornado Deb-;s.

Maryville, Mo, May 26.-A tornado struck the town of Emo, near here, early Monday morning, unroofing Joys store and littering the town and trees. No lives were lost,
 Elmo is uated in the northwest ern corner Of Missouri, near the Ne braska line, and the storm probably is continuation of that which struck near Norman, Neb.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Wreck on Iron Mountain.

A wreck occurred on the Iron Noun tain at Ward Station, about thirty miles north of Little Rock The third section of a last freight ran into the second section. injuring Conductor Quinn and Brakeman Wootan. The ca. boose and four cars of merchandise of the second section were destroyed by fire. The trains were badly wrecked and traffic was suspended for seyera' hours
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Negro Shot By Officer.

Geo Morris. colored, was fatally shot at Little Rock by deputy con stable Morris was out driving late at night with a woman and the couple amused themselves by firing off a re- volver When the officer attempted to arrest Morris he resisted with the above result
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
State Rewards.

Gov. Davis has offered the follow ing rewards for men charged with murder; Fifty dollars for Charley Bord of Chicot county. s100 for Chas. Golf. who killed Robert Snow in Polk county; s100 for John T. Hawkins who killed Ada Cassidy in Columbia county.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Destructive Storm at Eureka Springs.

A destructive storm visited Eureka Springs and vicinity on the 18th A number of buildings at Eureka Springs were struck by lightning, and the cottage of J W. Philson. recently completed and furnished, was set on fire and totally destroyed The Eman- uel Baptist church, in course of con struction, was badly damaged
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Frost in New Hampshire.

Manchester, N. H., May 26.-Great damage has been done to vegetation in Manchester and vicinity by heavy frosts. The mercury dropped to one and two degrees below the freezing point, and frozen pools of water were found in some places.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Mine Fire Flooded Out.

Halifax. \. S., May 26.-The fire at Dominion No. colliery at Glace Bay, which has been burning for nearly two months, is reported out by Gov ernment Inspector Gilpin. The mine was flooded from the sea.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Stage of the Rivers.
THE MARKETS.

- Fall. Tr.ce.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Hone to Save BnrrOH's Life.

Bordeaux, May 26.-A dispatch re- ceived from Libourne says that at two o'clock Lorraine Barrow, the au tomobilist, who was severely injured, Sunday, in the Paris-Madird race. is no worse and that the doctors hope to save his life.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Fa.es.n!!cn Lus:.cc.

Middletown, \. Y,, May 26.-Charles Adams, awaiting trial in the Goshen jail for the attempted murder of his wife last January, has committed sui eide hy 6rcrliny in a bath tub.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Killed by n Live Wire.

Joplin, Mo, May 26.-Alya Ut, fore man of the Southwest Missouri cleo tric light works, was instantly killed here sunday, by coming in contact with live wire during a severe cleo trical storm.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Prohibited in Spain.

Madrid, May 26.-The Spanish gov ernment has prohibited the contlnu- ance of the Paris-Mardid automobile race in Spain,
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28

with the grandeur of castle of the mediaeval period It is situated north of the state capitol grounds, and ex- tends north and south along Second street from Monroe to Adams. The main front is on Monroe, facing the state house.
 Armory's Great Auditorium.
 The armory is one great hall, with four large circular company and de- taehment rooms. The hall is sup ported by open steel trusses, and is lighted by large roof windows, be- sides the windows about the walls \ gallery extends around the room on the east, south and west sides, while at the north end, above the large arch doorway, is the orchestra gal lerv. which will accommodate fifty musicians
 The interior of the building is fin ished in hard-varnished natural wood. The structure. which is built of stone, is 160 feet wide and 320 feet long. it's dimensions being large enough to serve the needs of the bridage and regimental headquarters of the cen tral part of the state, besides several local companies and detachments.
 The Arsenal.
 The arsenal is located on the west side of the corridor, main floor, with private room for the officer in charge In the third story on the east of the corridor and along the south front is a series of rooms to be used as military headquarters, bri- gade, regimental and company, with private rooms for the chief officers. A large lecture room, in which in- structions in military studies will be given, and a library and reading room are attractive features. Ample space is provided for tents and other militia equipment, and in the base ment is the rifle range where the na- tional guard organizations through out central Illinois vii practice.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
TUESDAY. May S.

St Louis = Flour = Patents, $3.5043.G0: other grades, S3.0vu350 Wheat-No. red. 1512a76c Corn-No. mixed, 454 4ois;. thy. sl2.ooal650; prairie, ss.e0alLeo; clover sl2. .0oal5.5O Lard-Choice steam. S.75 Pork-New mess. sl7.9. Bis1n-- Clear ribs. 105sc. Butter-Creamery. l6D 22c; dairy, 13ul7c. Eggs-Fresh, l212@l312c. Wool-Tub washed, 1Sa2S1sc. Missouri and Illinois medium combing, 2012c; other grades l2n20e.
 May 75Ac; July, 737sc September, 701s8 1lc, December. nAc. Corn-May, 45c :; July. i5tsc; September, 443sc Oats-May. 3Sc; July, 337sc: September and December, 3lc Pork-May. sls6212; July, ST IS. Sep tember. sl6.s0. Lard-May, sSS112. July. s 95; September, sS.91h. Short ribs-May. 80 45; July. s9 52t20955. September S9.35.
 Indianapolis Wheat No, ? red. white, 451ac; No. yellow. s.12c. Oats NO. mixed. 35c Hay-Timothy. sl3.00ql5.09
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28

The business men of England have organized board of trade
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28

Viii Meade, a negro renter living on Capt. J. D. Mitchell's place. seven miles south of Helena shot and killed Jim Tucker, tenant of his, in a play over a Winchester rifle.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
COttOn.

Quotations for middling range as fol- lows: St Louis, 1lAc; New York, l2c; Memphis. uiac. ------------r- --s--.
The Monticellonian., 1903-05-28
Alleged Whitecappers Bound over

Twelve alleged whitecappers, arrest. ed in Cross county and turned over to federal authorities for trial have been bound over to the October germ of the Helent district Four of the accused have been released on sl ,000 bond.
 Riley Park, a negro, shot and prob. ably fatally wounded J. 0. Fowler, a white farmer, about ten miles from Clarendon. The trouble grew out oi the negro's stock breaking into Fow- lers field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ANOTHER ATTACK.


 santo Domingo Surrounded by the
 Forces of Jiminez.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. Official reports from Santo Domingo say three revolutions are raging in the republic of Santo Domingo. The forces of Jimi- neg are attacking the city, which Is being defended by the troops of the provisional government, who are now fighting in force.
 When the Clyde line steamer Chero- kee arrived the government authorities demanded that that portion of the Cherokee's cargo destined for Aqua de Compostela be discharged. This de- mand was resisted by the steamship agents, who notified the government that the Cherokee would proceed to Aqua de Compostela. Tn case of az gression on the part of the government authorities the steamship agent will ask United States Minister Powell for protection.
 Tn anticipation of the crisis which appears to have arrived the state de- pertinent has already taken steps to send another warship, and Secretary Moody has cabled Rear Admiral Lam- berton, commanding the south Atlantic squadron, now at Trinidad, to dispatch one of his vessels to Santo Domingo at full speed to assist the gunboat Newport in protecting American and other interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
WESTINGHOUSE PURCHASE.
An Interest In the Lacknwamna and
 WyomfnG Valley.

An Interest In the Lacknwanna and
 Wyoming Valley.
 PITTSBURG, Dec. 30. --- Concerning the report from New York of the purchase of an interest in the Lacka- wanna and Wyoming Valley Rapid Transit company by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company, MT. Westinghouse gave the following facts:
 "On a basis which will insure 1t a good profit the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company has pur- chased $4,0o0,0OO of the per cent first lien consolidated mortgage bonds and $2,O00,000 of the capital stock of the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley road, paying therefor $4,0o0,000, of which $2,0O0,000 will be represented by two year 8 per cent notes sold to Kuhn, Loeb & Go.
 "The road is now in operation be. tween Scranton and Wilkesbarre.
 "The interest controlling the company contemplates extending the railway south from Wilkesbarre to Nanticoks and north from Scranton to Carbon dale.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
THE WATERBURIANS.~

Big Theatrical Enterprise to Be Given
 at Polls Theater Next Month
 A gigantic entertainment for the benefit of the Boys club will be given in Polls theater, January % and 80, and will be called 'srhe Waterburians." Many invitations are being prepared to send to participants. The officers of the Boys club have secured the best trainers from New York to direct the production. It will be given with beau tiful new scenery and magnificent elec- trical effects, stage paraphernaiia, etc, and it is claimed that 'The Water burians" will be the greatest success that this city has witnessed for some time.
 Rehearsals will be conducted in Friendly league gymnasium, on Lea venworth street, and Music hall, over the Citizens National bank. The first preliminary rehearsal will be held in the Friendly league gymnasium Mon- day, January 4, the younger partici- pants meeting at D. m. and the older ones at 7:30 p. m. At this meeting the affair will be fully explained, probably with the aid of stereopticon views, and the cast will be divided into sections, each section being told at what place and hour their next rehearsal will be held The following are patronesses that will appear on the invitations:
 Mrs B. G. Bryan, Mrs N. R. Bron- son, Mrs IL. M. Burrall, Mrs Aaron A. Benedict Mrs Irving Chase, Miss Alice Chase. Mrs W. H. Camp, Mrs II. I. Driggs. Miss Martha R. Briggs, Mrs Charles A. Jackson. Mrs John F. Kel- logg, Miss Alice Kingsbury, Miss Edith Kingsbury. Mrs T. c. Morton, Mrs Charles Miller. Mrs John O'Neill, Mrs A. D. Rice. Mrs I. A Spencer. Mrs J. K. Smith, Miss Della Smith, Mrs A. r. Taylor, Mrs Fl. H. Williams, Miss Martha q. Wells.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
BRYAN SAILS FOR HOME.
European Experiences Have Been
 Interesting and Instructive.

European Experiences Have Been
 Interesting and Instructive.
 LONDON, Dec. 8O.--William J. Bry- an has returned to London from The Hague. He sails for New York today on the White Star line steamer Celtic from Liverpool.
 MT. Bryan stated that his experi- ences in Europe had been extremely interesting and instructive. Asked whether bis study of the financial con- ditions abroad had resulted in any change in his views on the silver ques- ton, he replied, Not the slightest"
 Asked concerning the possibilities of the Democratic nomination for the presidency, MT. Bryan said that he was compelled to decline any discussion of that matter because of the possible misinterpretation to which his views might be subjected in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

David Rosenberg, clerk at Walk CTS pharmacy, is ill at his home on Riverside street.
 John and Miss Margaret Lyons of Alder street have returned from a visit with friends in New Jersey.
 There will be an anniversary high mass tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock at St Patrick's church for the repose of the soul of the late Patrick Lynch, jr, of 24 Lafayette street.
 Jeremiah Devine, chief steamfit- ter at the Plume & Atwood Co.'S fac tory, will sever his connection with that concern tomorrow night. He has been m employe of the company for nearly 30 years.
 The annual meeting of the Third Congregational church will be held in tile church building on Friday night at 7:30. On the same evening tue Rev B. F. Root, pastor Of the church, will deliver sermon preparatory to the administering of the sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
 The advent of cold weather has caused much sickness and the doctors 0N hucuSu WltQ CdilS. oISh pCopiV will do well to remember whenever they want a prescription to be filled. to send 1t to A. c. Walkers pharmacy, where the prescription materials are the best that money can buy. Every thing is fresh. and pure. There Is no substitute. The doctors directions are always carried out with absolute accuracy and the utmost care is taken that there are no mistakes. The prices are the lowest.