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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-25
LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

Senator Wickham, chairman Of the
finance committee, spent an hour yester-
day in making a presentation OF the IL
nancial condition of the State, and warn
ed the Senate against extrayagant ex-
penditures. He presented the auditor $
estimate of receipts and expenditures Tor
1904, showing a deficit of $l25, 749. ~
for that year, and, taking that from the
surplus of receipts for the present year,
estimates that there will be only 80, oOo
surplus after all State expenses are paid.
This, in view of the large appropriations
asked for the jamestown Exposition and
for the Capitol building aud other inn
provements, makes, in his judgment, a
necessity for careful 6nanciering until
the revenues of the State increase. be
aid consideration must be taken
of the fact that the policy outlined
in the franchise clause of the new consti-
tuition initiates against the collection OF
capitation taxes, and that there VIII be
loss from capitations exceeding 500.
The auditor estimates receipts for 1903
at SO. AT, AL and expenditures at
SO, 424, Sl7, leaving a balance OF
s52, 623.
At the afternoon session the Senate
discussed the tax on peddlers, which was
fixed in the House bill at $50. Mr..
McIlwaine offered an amendment fixing
it at $500 and then, when that failed,
at $3.50. The latter amendment failed
also, and the tax remained as in the
House measure.
The Senate further considered the
general revenue bill. The body has al
ready approved of and passed on 60 sub
jects of taxation. 1t will probably take
two more days of double sessions to
complete the bill.
HOUSE.
The tonnage tax bill was the special
order in the House.
Mr.. Simmerman offered an amend
ment placing the tax at 80 cents in
stead of at 81. Mr.. Boaz moved to pass
the matter by on account of the absence
of Mr.. Garrett, of Allegheny, and il
was postponed until April 8.
The calendar was taken up and a
number of local bills were given their
initial readings, andseveral we're passed.
On motion of Mr.. Churchman, the
patron, the bill imposing License tax
of $50, 900 upon pilots was recommitted,
in order that some parties might be
heard in opposition.
The following House bills were
passed
To amend an act to require city street
railway companies to provide yestibulC
fronts on all cars on their lines during
the months of December, January,
February and March of each year.
To authorize the supervisors of War
rem country to borrow 1921 to bt
used in the building of a bridge and
approaches thereto over the South
Branch of the Shenandoah river at OF
near Carson's Ford.
A bill wa offered to amend sectio1
249S of the code in relation to deeds o
trust and other membranes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-25

WHITAKER WRIGHT, thepromoter and
swindler, says he would have been worth
$50, 900, 600 if he had operated in
America instead of in England. Very
likely he is right. The ease with which
the Aimsiest 'get-rich-quick" schemes
obtain money in this country justifes
hi, ra0rat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-25
To Get Rid OF troublesome Corn.

First soak it in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as pos
sible without drawing the blood and
apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily, rubbing vigorously for five
minutes at each application. A corn
plaster should be worn for few days,
to protect it from the shoe. AS a gen.
eral liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is
unequaled. For sale by Richard Glib
son, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-25

WHOM THE gods would destroy they
first make mad. Major Estes G. Rath-
bone ex-Director of Pests of Cuba, hav-
ing been turned down 10y Secretary Root,
has appealed to President Roosevelt
from the action of the secretary in dis
missing the charges filed by Major Rath-
bone against Gen. Leonard Wood. If
Rathbone expects President Roosevelt
to do anything that would give Gen.
Wood a moments concern he is the
most mistaken man in all the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-25

IT Is said that the next Legislature is
likely to contain a great many OF the
present county judges, whose offices will
become abolished next year by force OF
the new constitution. Already a num-
Der of them are looking to Legislative
honors in one branch or the other, and
it is intimated that judges are likely to
be as numerous about the Capitol next
winter as are Kentucky colonies at
Frankfort. Many of them would no
doubt make fine Legislators, but the
judges must remember that 'there are
Others" and that as hard as it is
for some men who have held office to
retire to private life, yet in majority Of
instances the retirement must come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-25

By water bar bursting on Phila-
delphia & Reading engine on the Frank
Vile grade near Tamaqua, Pa, last
night, engineer Louis Berger, Of Schuyl-
skillhaven, Herbert Hummell and VIM.
Rogers Of Cressona were fatally scalded
by the escaping steam and water. The
men were seated in the cab and on the
tank Of the engine, when the accident
happened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-25

The county Jail at Stafford Courthouse
has for some time been without an occu-
pant.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

The Atkins Chronicle, paper published in Gov. Davis county, and which some claim is edited by Gov. Davis father, attempts to be funny at the expense of Judge Wood s poverty. in his early days and his menial strug- gles while at the Arkansas Uni versity in order to secure all ed ucation. It is true that Judge Wood, while attending the Uni- versity, worked for his board and schooling; but the work was honorable. He worked on the school building, at 10 cents per hour, under a contractor, who now says that he was noble boy and did his work well. He also, waited on the table and washed the dishes; but what Is more he kept up with his classes and won the highest honors that the school could bestoW. While Judge Wood was thus struggling for an education Judge l.. W. Davis, was mem Der of the Arkansas Legislature drawing his $500 per day with which he could well afford to send Jeff to school, and for so do- ing we have no fault to find with him, but to attempt to be funny at the expense of a poor boy, who was not thus favored, Is an outrage that should not be con- doned.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
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 scribers.

Special arrangement has been made by the St. Louis Republic to furnish old or new subscribers with the only official and author ized life of Pope Leo XIII. This is one great volumne, bound in elegant cardinal cloth. gilt and ink stamping, with pages of text and illustrations. The work was prepared and written by Monsignor O'Reilly, D. D., l.. D., D. Lit, official biographer of the Pope,
 The regular cash price of this book is 25O. Any one remit ting $2.5O will be entitled to IS months subscription to the Twice-a-week Republic and q copy of the book, postage pre- paid. This offer is open to new and old subscribers. The book is printed in English, French and German and is now ready for de- livery. Address all orders to the Republic, St. Louis, Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
LAFAYETTE E0FF \ CANDIDATE
 FOR AUDITOR.

Among theeandidates for state offices, we mention, Hon. La Fayette Eoff, of Harrison, Boone county, who is a candidate for State Auditor. While We have no personal acquaintance with this gentleman the reputation which he bears is sufficient to guarantee that he is worthy of the place he seeks. His home pa. per, the Harrison Times, dated Sept. 9th, last, speaking of him. among many other kind words, says:
 "He is farmer by birth and training. He is now about 37 years of age in the full vigor of splendid manhood, having left the farm about fifteen years ago to successfully serve his people for several years as clerk. His clerical ability was so well rec ognized and his standing as a gentleman was so thoroughly understood that when factional feeling was pitched to a danger ous height by reason of an unfor- tunate bank failure here all par ties agreed on him to take charge otthe bank and be responsible to the owners and depositors with outlbond. This compliment was especially high because Eoff is anything but rich man; but when he turned over his trust there was not single adverse criticism for dishonesty or mis- nansgeine
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
End of Bitter Fight.

"Two physicians had q long and stubborn fight with an abscess on my right lung" writes J. F. Hughes of Dupont, Ga. "and gave mo up. Everybody thought my time had come. As q last resort I tried Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The benefit I received was striking and I was on my feet Tn a few days Now Pve entirely regainad my health. !" It conquers all coughs, colds and throat and lung troubles. Guaran- teed by Our Drug Store. Price soc and Sl.00. Trlal bottles free.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
N ot Over-Wise.
His Feacher.

Thore IS an old alIegorical pie ture of girl scared at grass hopper, but in the act of heedless- ly treading on a snake. This is paralleled by the man who spends d large sum of money building a cyclone cellar. but neglects to pro- vide his family with bottle of Cham mberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhma Remedy as a safeguard against bowel complaints, whose victims outnumber those of the cy- clone a hundred to one This rom edy is everywhere recognized as the most prompt and reliable med ieine in use for these diseases. For sale by Brown, McQuiston & Go.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
DAVIS LOSING GROUND.

Authenticsand reliable informa- ton comes te Us that the tide is steadily turning against Gov Da- wis. There is larger number of the best citizens who have decided opinions regarding q third term that feel that he should be retired on that score alone.
 Another proposition that con fronts the honest, thinking and self respecting voter is the fact that ev- cry gambler, blind tiger operator, pistol toter, whiskey boot legger, rapist, murderer, every prisoner within jail or penitentiary walls, every law breaker of every class and all those who would like to break the law, are on the side of the present Governor. His course in the matter of pardons has at tracted these classes to him. Scores of good citizens who might other wise support him are realizing that man whom the criminal element favor and uphold is hardly tue right person to rely upon for prop CT execution of laws that insure safety to life and property, and these men are arraying themselves on the side of law and order as against the lawless.
 Again, when the last Assembly convened, there were very good prospects of q harmonious session and efficient legislation. But the high handed measures of the Gov. speedily .antagonized his friends and made his foes extremely bitter. The interests of the people were lost sight of and the Assembly and the Governor indulged in d disas- trous quarrel. It was soon demon strated that no man could be in ac- cord with the Governor unless he was fawning henchman and en- tircIy subservien't to the imperious will of the chief exeective. Either Davis will have to be retired, or he will have to be permitted to name the next legislature, or there will be no legislation. The people of Arkansas are not yet ready to put the executive, law-making and iu- dicial power of the state in the hands of any one man.-Ouachita 1 Herald.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Strayed or Stolen.

One yellow mare mule medium size; 10 years old; dimly branded figure , on shoulder. Left Touch stone Prairie May 18th, 1903. Any information of the above animal will be thankfully received, or a reward of $Io.oo will be paid for her delivery at the Tull Mullis place, mics from Florence. Ark.
 Aleck Rogers,
 Florence, Ark.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

and sore. It will shine in the school room where he has left so good an example and be ray of encouragement and hope to his school-mates and of joy to bis teacher.
 To us it seems that his death was premature, but the God who doeth all things well knows that his task on earth is finished and that he will take up the broken thread in the world beyond and complete what on earth he began. Being an earnest worker, lover of all that IS high and true. and q hater of all that is low and false. Leighton will be greatly missed and lamented by his school friends and teachers.
 At home there is vacant place which cannot be filled and hearts that are sad and lonely but there is spirit lowering near which will keep watch over the home that has been made sad and heal the sorrow ing hearts. For him we should not weep for he has only done what IS ours to do soon. As a comfort to those who weep for him we would only say God had need of him. For Leighton much love and for his sorrowing ones at home much sympathy.
 His Teacher.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
DEATH OF COL COLQUITT.

Col. ]. W. Golquitt. who was at one time County and Probate Judge of Drew county, died at his home in Little Rock, Ark :. on Sept 2tth, after an illness of three weeks. His illness is said cD havebeencaused from wounds and exposure received during the civii waH Col Colquitt served swo terms as State Land Con- missioner, and filed that place most aeeeptabfv
 Col Golquitt was one of the States best mens and has friends in every section who sadly de plore his death He was mar red twice in this county. first to Miss NJ. A. Bond, in 1SGG, who died ten years afterwards; and again, i'll 1881, Col. Colquitt was united in marriage with Miss Mollie Hudner He leaves a Wife and two daughters.
 Col. Colquitt WAS a brave Confederate soldier and won a rame and fame for acts of bray cry on the battle field.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
THE MACEDONIAN "CHRlSTIANS.

In Mr. Balfour's letter replying to the action of the archbishop of Cantebury in drawing attention to the apparent apathy of powers while unspeakabie atrocities are perpetrated in Macedonia, , the British Premier says the external complications are doubled by in- ternal ones because of religious diff faculties, the Mohammedans fear ing Christian rule, while the an arehists Christians persecute the patriarchists. The Greeks, who are patriarchists. would sooner find protection under the rule of the
 Sultan than be left to fight the matter out with the Bulgarians, who are anarchists. "
 What in name? Much, for the Macedonian insurgents. The public reads in the news papers that the Turks are killing the "Chris- tians' of Macedonia, and sympa- thy goes out to the persecuted ones when, as d matter of fact, many of these so-called Christians are as lusty lot of murderers as ever cut a throat or burned village. Not only are they ready to out-Turk the Turk in barbarities, but, what should lose for them the sympathy of civilized and enlightened Chris tendon, one sect IS quite prepared at any time to wage war upon another sect. ''Ghristiana in Macedonia is simply generic name which is used to describe all persons who are not Mohamme- dams. If the Bulgarlans should succeed in driving the Turks out of the country the Greeks would probably be as badly persecuted by the Bulgarians as the latter ever were by the Turks. That this is true is shown by the fact that in the present trouble Greece IS stand ing with Turkey. although she was at war with the Sultan only few years ago.
 The powers should stop the mas sacres in Macedonia because they are great and continuing otfense agalnst humanity and civilization the religion of Christ is not in is sue.-Gazette
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

On Monday morning, Sept. I4, the death angel visited the home of Mr. J. 0. Cooper, laid his icy hand on Leighton, and summoned him to the great beyond. Although the angel famed the fltckering flame of life until it appeared to be extinct, still the light of that life will shine across the path of many more and light them in better ways. It will shine in the home that has been made so sad by his death and be ray of sunshine and gladness to the hearts that are Respondent
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

Mr. Eek, the Photographer, has his Monticello gallery in first class working order and is prepared to make any size and kind of work you may wish by the latest up-to- date methods. If you wish any thing in his line, be sure to call while he is here. You will find his prices on all work very reason- able. Mir. Eek will return to his Pine Bluff gallery about the first of October.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

The war has actually opened. On the morning of the 27th Mir. Wickhffe Gray, editor of the Ft. Smith News Record, gave Chas. Jacobson, Gov. Davis private secretary, a genteei pounding, tor writing him an insulting message on a postal card. Gray also threatens to prosecute la cobson, in the Federal courts, for sending obscene language through the mail We may reas- onablv expect hot campaign.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

List of Letters Remaining in the F. o. at Monticello, Ark,
 Unclaimed for 30 days. Mary Ann Baines Col D Berry Airide Bellgearde George Eatman B Hollingsworth A W Jones E A Johnson Ethel McRea Annie B Moore T l. Richardson Henry Boeseh A l. Rowzee sorrett Taimes George l. Williams George wright Katie Willis lrma Williams Gus Williams The above unless called for in the next two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
 N. Il. SAVAGE, r. M
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

The Arkansas Democrat has started a crusade for better teachers salaries. Better sala- ries will no doubt secure better teachers, and 1t is impor ant that the very best teachers should be had.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
GOV. DAVIS AND THE
 NEWSPAPERS.
I'll E

Gov. Davis, appreciating the fact that newspapers are the vehicles through which news of the conduct of an official is trans
 mitted to the public, and know ing full we'll that his own official record would not bear inspec- tion, has used his most vigorous efforts to discredit the press in the eyes of the people And
 what IS most unfortunate for the eountry's veal, he has sue ceeded to an alarming extent.
 With majority of his adherents and heelers (who neither investi- gate or reason1 no report made by newspaper of Davis con duct, however truthful, Is believ- ed or needed The muzzling of the independent and liberty-lov- ing press has heen the cause of great harm and consternation to many countries, and has afford ed wicked and interruptions rul- CTS the opportunity to loot treas urles and tyranize their subjects. Davis, not being clothed with sufficient DO Wer to control or in- tiuence the tone of the public press, has adroitlv adopted equally as nefarious course. and that k to neutralize the eff feet ot the press exposures, by poisoning the minds of his fol- lowers Whenever a bold and independent, and enlightened public press assails his official conduct, authenticated and prov sed by the official public records, instead ot trying to defend his course, as true man should and an innocent man would, he falls dowl, with the silly cry: The papers are fighting me. And numerous of his followers feign to believe this sufficient cause to even more strenuouslv support him, without ever attempting to ascertain whether the newspa- per statements are true or false.
 It is certainly sad and pitia- ble condition for any country to get into when the onlv means of communication and information is ignored and condemned with out investigation or without trial, If the newspaper reports ot Jefferson Davis are true, then surely he is wholly unworthy of being again elevated to the high and honorable position of Gov ernor, and how are the people to know whether such reports are true or false when they posi- lively refuse to make the least effort to ascertain, but instead.  turn deaf ear to all proof, all entreaties and all appeals.
 That the intelligent press of Arkansas is opposed to Davis goes without saving Nineteen out ot every twenty papers in the state are against him. and why? It is because of his un- worthiness, and for no other reason. It is because he his a msht in the office, and 1t would be burning shame to the State to further keep him there. The newspapers gain their knowledge from investigation and know whereof they speak. They do their duty to the people by eiv- ing them timely warning. If the people refuse to believe or heed the papers are not to be blamed.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
State
Gazette Publishing Co.,,
 Little Rock, Ark:
Strayed,

Or stolen from my place 7 miles South-East of Monticello, one dark bay mare mule, about IA hands high holds high head; had sore on left shoulder; has no curls on side or flank. Any informa- ton will be thankfully received and liberally rewarded.
 II. F. Riggs,
 Monticello, Ark.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
E5itop7aI.

If the people want a clean, up- right, honest administration of state affairs they should refuse to elect drunkards or gamblers, to office.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
4 FINE WALL ATLAS FREE.
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 Weekly Arkansas Gazette.

In order to increase its subscrip- ton lists, the Little Rock Weekly Gazette makes the following liber- al offer, which will be withdrawn shortly: They will send you free with a years subscription to the Weekly Gazette one of their wall atlases, containing maps, 2ox24 in. in size of Arkansas, Oklahoma and the Indian Territory and the East ern and Western hemispheres. This map is cue of the best maps ever published and should be hanging in the office or home of every one. The price of the map alone is ST, and the subscription price of the Weekly Gazette is $I, but they will give you the two for q short while only for only $I. The Gazette is Arkansas leading news paper, and publishes all the state news furnished by experienced correspondents from all over the state all the important news of the day, furnished by the Associat ed Press. Che Gazette is the on ly paper in Arkansas getting the full Associated Press service, re- ceiving from 3o,ooo to 10, 1000 words of news each night over their own wite.) Tt.s Gazette is the only Arkansas paper publish ing d full accurate report of the cot ton, grain, stock and other mar kets all the news of the state house the proceedings of the state supreme and other courts; all the railroad news, and if you want to keep posted and get all the impor- tant news of Arkansas and the world you will have to subscribe for the Weekly Gazette, the sub scription price of which is only ST per year, or so ocents for six months. Send your subscriptions in at once to the Gazette Publishing Co.,, Lit tie Rock, Ark.
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The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Strayed.

One bay pony mare, about E hands high; 7 years old has been crippled in left front leg, high up, next to body. Any information of above animal will be thankfully received.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

According to the Pine Bluff Graphic. Davis comedies Pulaski and Jefferson counties to Judge Wood. Parties who are famil- far with the situation claim that North West Arkansas is dead certain to go for Wood; and 1t is pretty safe to assume that the .Judge's obf friends in South- East Arkansas will stand by lhrr so. things look bright for Nooak
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

It IS reported that the people of Miller county hissed Governor Davis when he spoke there, and for the reason that he had par eloned a negro who had assault ed white girl. Davis either ought to be relieved of the Gov ernor's office or, the pardoning power, and no mistake.