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Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14

after supper and happened to lon< up.
There was the stem of a big liner towering
right over us! Next moment it struck us
amidships and cut us clean in halves. There
was hardly a second for thought, but l
knew in a flash that II 1 jumped to port
of the steamer the sea would wash me into
the propeller. So 1 jumped to starboard,
and as it's hull flashed past me 1 caught a
rope dangling in the water, and they drew
me aboard. Curious thing was, not one
of our crew was drowned except my pet
dog, that l wouldn't have taken 500 for"
Talking of dogs" remarked another old
shellback, did you ever hear of a dog
that saved a tugboat's crew? The boat
was tied alongside the wharf one night,
and all the crew were asleep aboard. Along
about midnight 1t caught fire and blazed
up beautifully. The dog howled and
barked, but he couldn't wake the crew,
so ne trotted up to the cook and bit him
IN the leg. The cooks yell woke the rest
and they just had time to get clear ashore
before the boat was a mass of flames"
1--WE don't usually look on collisions as
lucky things" said a third tugboat man,
but 1 know of a young fellow dow Bos-
ton way who got a wife and a fortune
through one.
He was deckhand m a Boston tug, and
IT was run down one night by a tramp
steamer outward bound for San Fernando,
Trinidad. The captain was drowned. but
the rest of them were picked up and car
ried to Trinidad. When they got there the
others were sent back to Boston by the
American consul, but the deckhand liked
the place and stayed. getting a job to boss
a gang of coolies on a cocoa plantation.
He was a smart young fellow, and he
made good. In a couple of years he was
the planters chief overseer, and had a
small plantation of his own besides, Then
the planters daughter came out from Eng
land, where she had been finishing her
education. They fell in love with each
other and got married. The planter gave
'em a pretty good start and now that
deckhand is one of the wealthiest cocoa
growers in Trinidad and has a treasure of
a wife. 1t was a lucky collision for him
This story recalled a sadder tale which
is related OF an English tugboat skipper
1t was told TO Tennyson by the late Lord
Action. and is supposed to have suggested
"Enoch Arden"
The shippers tug was cut down In
Southampton water by a royal mail steamer
bound to the River Plate. He was saved
and carried thither. In Argentina he go
mixed up in a revolution and was thrown
into Jail. After his release a series of mis-
fortunes prevented him from returning
home, and over two years had passed be
fore he saw Southampton again. His HON,
coming was like that OF Enoch Arden. II,
found hat his wife, believing him to b.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14

TWO interesting facts are brought
to mind by the recent voluntary
- retirement Of James G. Taylor
from the position of auditor and
&SB assistant treasurer Of the
B.. & M. railroad: That Mr.. Taylor was
one man Of hundreds who held the inn
portant omce OF auditor and that of assist
ant treasurer; that the Burlington has In
vogue a civil service system similar In all
essential respects to that one in operation
with the federal postal department.
Seldom indeed in railroad management n
one man charged with the important duties
OF auditor and at the same time given even
partial custody of the treasury, each Of
which positions Is regarded as a sort of
check on the other. Yet Mr.. Taylor, who
served the d. & NJ. for a continuous period
in various capacities of thirty-three years,
left his combined Office with an excellent
record.
The line OF successive promotions follow
ing Mr.. Taylor's resignation serves to illus
trate the effect of the civil service sys-
TEN. To the position OF auditor goes w. p.
Durkee, whose place is filled by H. d.
Alice, another old employee who in turn is
succeeded by f.. B.. Branch, another old
employe. The idea is to fill the high places
from within the ranks and not go outside
the company's own list of employees and
oficials. thereby destroying all incentive
and encouragement for subordinates.
The resignation OF Mr.. Taylor, who left
for New York to engage in private busi-
ness, was an event of unusual moment In
Omaha railroad circles. On learning of his
action several of the principal officials and
employees of the b. & M. addressed this
letter to their friend and associate:
= OMAHA, May %, 19O3.-Mr. James q.
Taylor. Omaha, Neb. Dear Sir-The UNI
dersigned, your associates I'm the Burlington
railroad, have heard with sincere regret
that you are about to sever your conncc-
tion with the company that has received
and derived great advantage from your
painstaking. efficient and valuable services
for the past thirty-three years. This
voluntary action on your part prompts US
to extend to you our hearty wishes for
your continued success. We, with other
of your numerous friends in Nebraska,
would be greatly pleased If you would per-
NIT us to extend a farewell dinner to you
at the Omaha club at such time as may
best suit your pleasure and convenience.
With assurances of our high personal re-
gard. we are, very truly yours.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14
Copyright, 1908. by

1908, by Basset Stains.)
TINY tugboat was threading its
way full steam ahead, putting and
snorting, into the Brooklyn navy
yard-dancing in and out among
a lotilla of steam launches, row
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14

interesting facts are brought
to mind by the recent voluntary
- retirement Of James G. Taylor
from the position of auditor and
assistant treasurer Of the
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
BetterggThan Gold.

T was troubled tor several years with chronic indigestion and ner- vons debility" " writes F. G. Green of Lancaster, N. II. No remedy helped me until l began using Electric Bitters. which dhd me more good than all the medicines I eyer used. They have also kept my w,te in excellent health for years She says Electric Bitters are jnst splendid far female trouh= fer; that they are q grand tonic and lnvigol ator for weak, run down women. No other medicine can take its plucc in our tamily' Try them Only 50e. Satisfactiop gnsranteod by R. E. Vance Ber. deaux.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mir II. Haggins of Melbourne, Fla, writes: My doctor told me I had consumption and nothing could be done for me. l was given up to die. The offer ota free trlal bottle of Dr. Kings New Discov. cry for consumption, induced me to try it. Results were startling 1 am now on the road to recovery and owe it all to Dr. Kings New Discovery. It surely saved mY life" This great cure is guaraa- teed for all throat and lung di.eas es by R. E. Vance Bordeaux, drug gist. Prce soc X Sl.00. TrlaI bot- ties free.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
A Mother s Recommendation.

I have used Cham berIait's < Gough Remedy tor number oj years and have no hesitancy in saying that it is the best remedy for coughs, colds and croup I hsvy ever used in ny family have not words 'e express my conf dence in .is remedy. Mrs. 4 Moore, North Stur, Mich. For sale by Brown, McQuiston X Go.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
A big lot Humbolt jeans pants

A big lot Humbolt jeans pants, at $l.Io per pair.
 A big lot of.Overalls, 25c. A ROC. A big lot of Linen towels at 25c. For the want of room and time We cannot quote anymore prices; but all over the house you will find similar bargains.
 Everybody is invited to call and get some of these bargains. Prices are good until the Ist of March.
 All above prices are for spot cash.
 W. NJ. Robertson & Co.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatal
 ly, started horrible ulcer on the leg of J. B. Ornor. Franklin Grove III. For four years it defied all doctors and all remedies. But Buck lens Arnica Salve had no trouble to cure him. Equally good for burns. bruises, skin erupiions and piles. 25c at Our Drug Store.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
W. M. Robertson & Co.'S Week.
 IY Locals.

w. NJ. Robertson, of the old re- liable firm of W. NJ. Robertson X Co.,, will be in the Eastern markets for the next 20 days buying spring and summer goods and in order to make room for the new goods we will make some low prices n d large lot of our stock.
 Below we quote some prices:
 10 yds Hope domestic, Go cents 10 A 50 cents. 10 !" Simpsons madras percals, 50 cents.
 10 yds Indigo prints, 30 cents.
 10 !" Nigilant " 90 cents.
 10 - Norwood !" 50 cents.
 10 :" Great Northern shirting, 45 cents.
 10 yds Riverside shirting, 45c. 10 = American '' 45c. 10 " Viola fannels, 75c.
 10 " Amoskeag hannels, 75c. 10 !" Flanneletts, 65c
 A big lot of white bed spreads at 4Sc.
 A big lot Humbolt jeans pants, at sf % per pair.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
Aoca1 YSems.

Log-rolling time has come again. R. L. Hardy buys and sells scrip. If
 Circuit court IS in session again this.week.
 Garden seed in bulk at Bor- deaux' Drug Store. If
 Take your wool, hides X furs to Chestnut. If
 A good many people about the city are suffering from la grippe.
 For all kinds of dry goods go to Chesnutt's. If
 The new oil mill, at Tillar, is in operation.
 The genuine Ponderosa Tomato seed at Bordeaux Drug Store. If 2 Mr. Geo. C. Payne, the Insur- ance Agent, is in our city.
 It is money saved when you buy sho es from Chestnut. If
 MT. Will Harper made visit to Little Rock the first of this week. Bordeaux's Tetter Lotion cures letter, itch or eczema. If
 MT C. NJ. Simpson and wife made visit to Morrell this week. Landreth' fresh garden seed at Bordeaux Drug Store. If
 Take advantage of Drew Furni- ture Co.'S. offer in this issue. 2t
 MT. Arthur Wells visited War ren the first of this week.
 Fresh garden seed at Bordeaux Drug Store. tt
 MT. ]. NJ. Waddell, of Morrell, was here this week.
 Don't sell your wool, hides and furs until you see Chesnntt. If
 MT. Jno. B. Wilson is in St Louis this week purchasing goods for the firm of II. M Wilson & Co. For choice meats see Ivey X Binns at the Peoples Meat Mar ket. 5t.
 Deputy Sheriff, W. A. Coker, and Constable, F. K. Haynes, vls- tied Dermott last Saturday.
 Burks & killian will have all the new things in dress ornaments and trimmings. 2t ! MT. ]. D. Ahrens made busl- ness trip to Little Rock the first ot this week.
 Arkansas Liver Regulator is guaranteed, at Bordeaux Drug Store. u Mir. w. R. Hammock and |. c. \lammock, Esq, went down to |ermott last Monday.
 Meat bought at the People's 4 Meat Market will be delivered on
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26

MI s' I. DIoWI, or DermOlt, NiS- ited relatives in our city the first of this week.
 Do you cough2 If so, get Pine Tar Cough Syrup. For sale by
 Brown, McQuiston X Co.
 Mrs. J. D. Welsh and children have returned from d visit to rela- tiyes at Parkdale.
 Ivey & Buns are still at the Peo- ple's Meat Market handling choice Kansas City Meats. 3t.
 Mr. Frank Walker made busi- ness trip to Warren the first of this week.
 We had some fine weather the first of this week when compared with the preceding 30 days.
 Arkansas Liver Regulator, in big tin cans, at Bordeaux Drug Store, is the best. If
 Woodworking will begin at once and let Us all hope for better roads, soon.
 Mr. Jno. Martin was over from Warren the latter part of last week.
 Bordeaux Liver Pills regulate the liver and wards off swamp fev- CT and congestion. If
 Mrs. R. W. Finn is in Little Rock this week on a visit to her son, MT. Tracy Finn and family.
 Mr. R. D. Wells left the first of this week for the markets to pur. chase mules.
 A house furnished by Jeter Fur niture Co. always looks neat and up-to-date.
 Messrs. ] D. Welsh and E. C. Graham spent last Monday night in Warren.
 W hen you need your watch or clock repaired call on T. w. Lo- per. 3t
 More than 10000 bales of cotton will be compressed at the Monti- cello compress this season.
 New wall paper-all grades, styles and colors, at Bordeaux Drug Store. If
 Horace B. Vanvalkenburg, Esq, of Warren, was business visitor to our city last Thursday.
 Highest market price paid for all kinds of wool, hides and furs, at Chesnutt's. If
 North Arkansas fruit growers believe the peach crop was ruined by the late freeze.
 ]" Your moneys worth, or your money back, " is our motto with Prescription No. 10.
 Brown, McQuiston & Co.
 Mir. Geo. II. Bell is now Knight of the Grip. He was in our city last week.
 See Jeter Furniture Go. when you go to buy furniture. It will be to your advantage.
 Let us all unite in the fond, fond hope that the rainy spell is about over for few days at least.
 All meats bought at the City Meat Market will be delivered on short notice. Phone No. 72.
 One of the greatest draw backs which Monticello has is the lack of d frst-class hotel building.
 Try Bordeaux Liver Pills and you will use no others. They are guaranteed to give satisfaction. If Mrs. C. D. Wood, of Little Rock, is here this week on visit ia selatlyes and friends
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
To Cure a Cold One Day.

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if il fn,ls to cnre E. W. Groves signature on each box. 25e
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26


 ,fia With cough IL may result in some serious if not fata malsdy Take time by the forelock am use Simmons Congh Syrup, Guaranteed Price 9 and 50c.
 Mir. Rolin Clark, of Dermott visited relatives and friends in thi, city and county the first of thi, week.
 We will pay the highest marke price for your fat cattle and hogs also for hides, furs, &c
 tf Brown < Blakely.
 City Meat Market.
 Mir. R. D. Wells will be here not later than next "Wednesday with two carloads of fine horses and mules for sale. Cheap fol cash.
 Safe. swift and sure is the proper descrip tion of Cheatham's Laxative Tablets. Cure colds in one day. Can be carried in vest pocket Easy to take. Guaranteed Price -5 cents.
 Mr. Tracy Finn and little son, Mike, were here the first of this week on a visit to Mr. R. W. Finn and family.
 am now prepared to do all kinds of engraving on short no- tice.
 3t T. w. Loper.
 Mrs. Chas. Mccain and children, of Little Rock, are here on visit to Hon, ]. c. Williamson and family.
 No equal on earth has Hunts Lightning Oil for rheumatism and neuralgia, as well as sprans, cuts, burns, bruises, and insect bites and stiugs. Guaranteed. Price 25 and Doc. We learn that there is some pros peet of getting passenger depot up town before great while. Such thing IS badly needed.
 Don't forget that prescription No 10 cures colds and la grippe. For sale by,
 If Brown, McQuiston & Go. MT. W. NJ. Robertson left last Saturday morning for St. Louis, to purchase goods for the firm Of w. M. Robertson & Go.
 If you are troubled with ring worm, poison oak, letter, itch or eczema, Bordeaux Tetter Lotion will cure you. If. Anything in the furniture line can be found at the Jeter Furni- ture Co.'S, and they will make you terms that are bound to please. When you have found the best. hold on to it. Browns Liver 
 Pills are the best. For sale by
 Brown, McQuiston X Go. For the past ten days wood has been an item of unusual inter- est in our city. Many people are out of wood and have to hustle to keep warm.
 When you trade with us you get nothing but fresh goods. Our stock of staple groceries is nice and clean. Your patronage solicited.
 Gotham & Binns. We guarantee our mixed paint to spread further and last longer than any other paint on the mar ket.
 If R. E. Vance Bordeaux. The little seven year old daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. C. H. Ken nedy, fell off a fence and broke one of her arms, between the wrist and elbow, on last Monday eve ming. The limb was immediately set by Dr. W. A. Brown, and is doing well.
 Why put up with that soreness of muscles and feverishness, when you can be relieved by 2s cent box of Prescription No. 10.
 Brown, McQuiston & Co. My friend, are you suffering from any painful and annoying skin disease, such as ringworm, letter eczema or anything simi- jar? If so. just try one box of Hunts Cure It never fails. Guaranteed. Price 5Oe. We carry one of the hest lines of
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
Attention, Old Confcderates.

All members Camp Jas. A. Jackson are invited 10 meet in the Court House March 7th, at I2 o'clock. Important business to at tend too.
 F. N. Bordeaux. w. NJ. Robertson. It. Com'd'g.
 Adjt.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26


 One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one minute, because it kills the microbe which tickles the muous membrane, causing the cough, and at the same time clears the phlegm, draws out the infa- nation and heals and soothes the affected parts One Minute Congh Cure strengthens the lungs, wards off pneumonia and is harmless and never failing cure in all eura- ble cases of coughs, colds and eroup. One Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to take, harmless and good alike for young and old.
 Sold by k. E. Vance Bordeaux.
 Senator c T. Gotham, of Drew, upon invitation, delivered an ad- dress at Hendrix College, Con way. on the celebration of Wash ington's birthday, His subject was the New Dynasty" He is l reported as delivering an excellent address.
 Mrs. Chas. II. Rogers, who for merly lived in this city, but who was living four miles west of town. was burned to death on last Tues day. Her clothing caught fire, while burning off the grass in fthe garden. She lived about six hours after the burning. Mir Rogers and the children have the deepest sympathy of our people.
 The Ladies Military Band gave an entertainment at the Opera House last Saturday night But as the train was three or four hours late, and the performance did not commence until after ten o'clock. the audience was not in good frame of mind for the highest en- joyment.
 MT. Russell Carmical and Miss Kate Noble, of this city, were married on Wednesday night of last week. These yonng people have host of warm friends who wish them much happiness and prosperity in their married life. The Bride is the daughter of Capt. Mark Noble, of Ashley county. and most charming young lady. while the groom is prominent young business man of this city, and who has been connected with the drug firm of Brown < Me Quiston for a number of years.
 The farmer who keeps up with his work this year, will have to be up and doing, both early and late. The winter has been so unfavor- able that no preparation for crop making could be done. and all kinds of work on the farm comes on at once. It is now about time that early corn was planted; but logs are be piled and burned, oats are to be sowed, fences to re- pair, and many other things to look after. The farmer will most assuredly be kept very busy for the next three or four months if he keeps up with the procession.
 Mir. J. Ford, a leading mer- chant and prominent citizen of Monticello, died on last Monday morning at 6 o'clock, after ling ering illness of several days, with Ia grippe, complicated with con- gestion. Mir. Ford was about 47 or 4S years of age, and has been doing q general merchandise bus- ness in this city for the past ten years. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death, be- sides other relatives and many friends. The remains were intern ed in Oakland Cemetery or last Tuesday morning at 10 80 . clock, after funeral services at the home, conducted by Rev. Sam H. Camp bell, pastor of the Baptist Church, of this city. We extend our sym pathies to the bereaved family in their hour of greatest trouble.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
Eas Gurea,othe1a and %it aro

Eas nre3.oths1s and @.it aro
 lou.
 If you are troubled with kidney ar b.ad- der troubles, such IS drnpsy. brigm's disease catarrh, gravel of the bladder, albumen in urine and unhealthy deposits, or too in- quent discharge of the urine. pain in back and bladder, dropsical swelling of feet nnd legs, etc, etc., we guarantee by using Smiths Sure Kidney Cure, a complete cure will be affected
 Price 50 cents and sl %. For sale by druggist
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
MONTICELLONIAN
THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 1903.

Entered at the Post Office at Monticello Ark. as second class mail matter.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
5 Full Pages of latest News Every. Week.

Send the Money With the Order or see the
 Postmaster-IIe Is Our Agent.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26

MT. and Mrs. John H. Ham, mock have returned from an ex- tended visit to Fl Paso, Texas, where they have been waiting up- on their son, Mir. John Hammock, Jr., who is in very poor health. They brought their son back with them, and we are extremely sorry to announce that his condition has not improved. We sincerely hope, that he may still be spared and his he..lta fully restored.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26

Mrs. D. Welsh and children have returned from q visit to rela- tiVes at Parkdale.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26
I. w Loper.

Mrs. Chas. Mccain and children, of Little Rock, are here on d visit to Hon. ]. c. Williamson and family.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26

Mir. R. D. Wells will be here not later than next Wednesday with two carloads of fine horses and mules for sale. Cheap for cash.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-26

Mrs. L. Brown, of Dermott, wis ited relatives in our city the first of this week.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-04-23
Resolutions.
PLOT Mound Township,
March 24tb, 1903.


The new board of township
officers ordered the following re-
solution spread on the Town
Record:
N. G. Rukke at this time sewers
his official relation to this board
after a period of 10 years service
as chairman of Pilot Mound
township during which time he
has with great credit success
fully filed the Office as chair m:n,
aud being unwilling that this
pleasant relation shall cease with
out some acknowledgement of
our appreciation of the same,
Therefore be it resolved, that
we fully recognize his untiring
energy in the discharge of the
labors which has fallen upon
him. and here record in the town
ship record our unqualified ;lp-
preciatlon of his devotion to pub
lie duty. S. j. TANDE,
Town Clerk.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-04-23
THE COURIER
1y FsreyA. 1rnbfbaeD'
Gas Plant.

CG0perstown, N. D.,
April 14th, 1903.
To the Village Council Of Coop
erstown, Grieg Co., N. Oak.
We, the undersigned, G. J.
Lucken 4 CO., do hereby most
respectfully apply to and petit
ton your Honorable Council for
the privilege Of aud franchise
for the exclusive and free right
to establish within :lae limits Of
your said village Of Cooperstown
. gas plant to be used in the dis
tribution Of gas to the residents
of your said village and for the
further fre1 right TO make all
necessary excavations within any
or all tho streets and alleys OF
your said town for the laying of
such pipes as shall be necessary
for the proper distribution of its
gas to patrons, and to erect lamp
posts OF. other necessary con
trivances for supplying said gas
to the public W ,erever demand
ed. whether in the village Of
Cooperstown proper or in addi-
tons thereto; and in consider
alton for such rights and privi-
lege and franchise the under
signed hereby agree to furnish
to the said residents of said vii
lage gas, at reasonable rate and
not to exceed one dollar and fifty
cents per thousand cubic feet to
private parties per month, and
two dollars per light per month
for each street light, said light
being guaranteed to be strong
enough in light giving power to
read the time on an ordinary
watch one block away from said
light.
The length of time for which
this franchise is asked is twenty
years.
C.J. LucKES & Co.,
By G. J. Lucken.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-04-23
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as fol-
lows: 81 was in an awful condition:
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sum
ken, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite, grow
ing weaker day by day. There phy-
sicians had given me up. Them I
was advised to Electric Bitters, to my
great joy, the first bottle made a de-
cided improvement. I continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
well man. 1 know they robbed the
grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only SO
cents, guaranteed, at II. H. Bateman's
drug store,