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The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12
ED. MoNTICELLoNIAN,

Monticello, Ark.
 DEAR sIR:-The MoNTICELLoN- IAN has been a welcome visitor to my desk for the past two weeks. 1 was glad to have an expression from you in regard to the game law introduced by Mir. Whitley-that was the bill 1 ex- peeted to support Mr. T. H. Matthews was here and I gave him a copy of the bill and 1t suit ed exactly. The bill has been amended so as 10 eliminate the fish clause. a good number op- posed the measure with that in- cluded but there will be anoth- CT bill covering that item.
 It seems that every member Is trying to exceed the other in the introduction ot bills-only been organized IL days and 240 bills presented. I've only offered two and they merely amend.
 A joint resolution for a consti- tutional convention, a new elec- ton law, stock-law and others too numerous to mention. The new stock-law provides that up on petition of ten house holders, the County Judge order an cleo tion, property owners, qualified electors-territory not to be less than six miles square. Petition CTS to deposisit enough money to pay all cost of election, etc, - fence to be just like the present Drew Co. law. I expect to watch closely and act for the best interest of my people. In a general way l oppose local bills; but If l set down on every fel- lows bill he will set down on ev- efy thing l may want Senator Gotham and l have been togeth- CT in nearly everything. He ia vors the bills 1 introduced-it raises the grade of misdemean- ors, so we can have the benefit of more fines and make the of fender pay the cost of prosecu- tion in the county where the of tense was committed. 1 can't give you in a short communica- tion all the purpose of the change. think our local papers will give the proceedings of the Legislature and it is money thrown away in the stamp and paper act, both your representa- tives opposed it. Much more l would like to say to you and the people and if anything comes up in the Legislature you would like to write us about, we will be more than pleased to hear from you.
 Respectfully Yours,
 1. A. Bird.
 The above letter from Judge Bird, shows that he is looking after the best interests of his peo- pie, as he sees them. 1t was re- ceived too late for our last issue, but we publish 1t this week. Ed itor.l
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

The Legislature has Iqcs'tl in session 30 days, half Of the con- stitutional limit.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

The Arkansas Sfate Bankers Association will meet in Little Rock or the 16th of April.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

The Senate believes in looking into matters and things a little before acting.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

It begins to look, @oW, as Ii a good game law is to be passed by the General Assembly.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12
Editorial.

Get the pot-hunters out of the woods and wild game will null tiply.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

X Memphis citizen and tax payer has brought mandamus proceedings against the Mayor of that city to compel a produc- ton of the books and a showing of the cite's financial condition. He claims that as a citizen and taxpayer he has right to know how the city revenues are being expended, and the Chancery Court agrees with him and has ordered the Mayor to turn over the records for investiga- tion; or show the reason why he refuses to do so. The 14th of Feb. is set for the hearing of the petition of the citizen for man. damus, at which time the May or is required to answer.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

Teddy and Mark are playing hide. and seek for the "eullud" " vote.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

Thus far in the session Of the Legislature, the Arkansas Sen ate has exhibited a high degree of conservatism and good judg- ment in the consider at tion of the many bills coming before it. The Lower House appears to be more cratic, but when we con- sider shat this branch has three times as many members and more new men, who have no ex- perience in legislating, it is not at all surprising Four or five hundred bills have been intro duced, many of them useless and extremely foolish, bat from the manner the Senate has been rele- eating them to the realms of ob- Fvion, we feel hopeful that there is still a chance for the country.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

Tenn.i loss. S230. GOO.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

~llson. sec. os Agriculture.
The Monticellonian., 1903-02-12

nrs in Nashville,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
The "City" Farmer.
From the Southern Field.

In the interchange Of population between
city and country the law Of compensation
publishes one Of its edicts. Some one has
said-and the statement does not seem to
have been seriously disputed-that but for
the vfriie country blood which is INSTANTLY
injected into the life current OF New York
city that great metropolis would wane,
stagnate and decay. While It Is perhaps
too much to say that the city-bred, city
trained men who take up practical farming
as an occupation exert an equally potent
influence upon the fortunes Of the agricuI-
tural sections. the difference Is one of de-
gree. and less palpable only because the
stream of people exchanging city for farm
occupation does not, at the present stage
Of the country's development, balance the
rural elements Is essential to the growth
Of each.
It is asserted that the highest general
average value of farm lands Of any county
in a certain state is maintained by num-
Der Of ''city farmers" who went out and
bought farms, each on his own individual
initiative. The first successes achieved
brought other city men to join the colony,
and in the course of time 1t became almost
impossible to find farmer In that whole
section who had not come from some city
occupation. Their success in this particu-
lar section was attributable to their bust
ness training. which fitted them to deal
with market conditions and conform to
popular tastes and prejudices in the man.
ner Of packing and marketing their prod
ucts. introducing innovations which the
practical" old-time farmer was 10th to
adopt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
King James on Sunday Games.

From the Lo tdon Telegraph.
What will the modern DIRECTORS to reas-
enable recreation on Sundays find more
stirring than King James Book OF Sports"
published in 1915 wherein he laments the
attempts of churiish fanatics to repress
amusements on the first day Of the week,
and says: Our pleasure likewise IL, that
after the end OF divine service our good
people be not disturbed. letted, or discour-
aged from any lawful recreation. such as
dancing (either men or women). archery for
men. leaping. vaulting. or any other such
harmless recreations; nor from having Of
May games. Whitsun ales and Morris
dances; and the setting up of May poles,
and other sports Herewith used: so as the
same be had in due and convenient time,
without impeachment or neglect Of divine
service" And this. be 1t remembered, Is
from the man whom the translators of the
authorized version of our Bible described
as the "sun in his strength" as one who
was enriched with so many singular and
extraordinary graces as to be the wonder
of the world IN this latter age for happi-
ness and true felicity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Temperance in Australia.
from the London Chronicle.

FROM the London Chronicle.
Temperance and prohibition bulk largely
in the latest New Zealand papers Mahuta,
the third and last Of the Maori kings, who
recently renowned his sovereignty and ac-
cepted a seat in the upper house. has pub
licly taken the pledge by way Of encourag-
ing native chiefs to go and do likewise
In the districts around Dunedin, the Gale
DOMAIN center and the commercial capital
OF the colony, some scores Of public houses
have ceased to exist as such through the
operation Of the local option poll that ac-
companied the recent general election. AS
this was the biggest compulsory closure of
public houses in New Zealand history some
OF the leading dailies sent down special
correspondents to report and describe an
ticipated scenes" But editorial foresight
was at fault In this instance. There were
no scenes worthy of the attention Of a pic
turesque reporter, probably because there
was no liquor available as a motive power.
The hotels had timed their supplies to last
just up to compulsory closing day Many
private houses In these districts are now
private hotels. well supplied with liquid re-
freshments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
DOGS QUEER TASTE.
Fond of Lemons, He Will Do Many
Tricks to Get Them.

From the indianapolis News.
led is fox terrier with some additions
ana variations, inherited. 1t is said, from
ms mother. Indeed, a stranger unaccuatnt-
cd with his many talents, might at first,
'nsinuate that he was a cur, but none of
Teds many friends would ever think of
mentioning the deficiencies of his pedigree
to Ted. He is the pride of the neighbour
hood. His master. George w. Reid Is
mail carrier and Ted Is known to all the
force. But 1t Is to his mistress. Mrs Reid.
that Ted owes his education. and II Is
upon her that he lavishes most of his ca
nine affection.
Mrs. Reid discovered Teds appetite for
lemons last winter. She had noticed him
paying with an orange. and 1t may be
that at his first sight Of lemon he CON
fused the identity of the two fruits. She
mad sack Of lemons in her hand. and Ted
Thinking the first taste would cure him If
his greediness. Mrs. Reid gave him lemon.
FROM that time Ted has made a daily ie-
Eand Tor lemons. and he has never been
denled- The yards In his neighborhood
Dear witness to Ted's appetite Lemons
are scattered about for nearly a block.
when he is tired of playing Ted will lie
seem n @,ch ms nose close to lemon
red had been playing with an old lemon
winch he had long before sucked dry when
HIS mistress remarked IN an ordinary tone
paying no heed to the dog. that she guessed
she would get fresh lemon. Ted was In.
stantly on the alert No more stale lemons
LOT mimi In an instant he was in the house
before the cupboard. where the fruit "a
kept parking and leaping about on his hind
legs IN his excitement. He was at the cum
Doard before his mistress had started for
It. The dog of the celebrated "Old Mother
Hubbard could have displayed no more
intimate acquaintance with the contents
OF MS mistress cupboard than did Ted.
When the lemon was brought to the front
yard Mrs. Reds first command was NOW.
Ied. buck like an old billygoat" The dog
ran back and leaped into the air about
three rect, coming down on his forepaws
ana stopping short precisely In the manner
OF goat He kept this up enthusiastically
untll new order was given. Ted thsn
danced. turning round and round in a waltz
measure He balanced the coveted lemon
on his nose until his mistress counted
three" when he tossed it up and caught
1t In his mouth. Mrs. Reid held the lemon
against the side OF the house almost as
high as she could reach, and Ted made
desperate leaps for 1t, running back and
climbing up the Notwithstanding as far az
he could.
Ted was quivering all over with excite.
ment and anticipation. Indeed, he was get.
ting as strenuous as his presidential name
SAKE so his JOY was not longer deferred
though he had by no means exhausted his
repertoire. After saying please" by stand.
Ing on his hind legs. folding his forepaws
ana winning In a supplca ting manner the
lemon was his. and he proceeded to devour
1t with sense Of duty accomplished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
FATAL CASES
A PUBLIC DANGER AND WHY
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN,

Your attention has not been called to this public
danger for some time and we believe 1t Is our
duty to inform the people that the majority of
fatal pneumonia cases are caused by the patient
taking for a cold some so-callsd cough cure" OF
'bllsam" which depend upon poisonous drugs for
their effect
These drugs deaden the nerves and stop secretion
along the breathing tract which Is always followed
monia.
Without these injurious drugs. Father Johns
Medicine cures colds. long standing coughs and all
throat and lung troubles. 1t is not a patent med
icine or cough syrup" but body builder and
tonic; 1t cures colds by soothing and healing the
throat. and nourishes the system at the same time
Its gentle laxative effect strengthens the stomach
and corrects the digestion. that each organ of
the body is able to properly perform its work
mat Is how the poisonous waste matter and I'M
pur1ties are driven out OF the system. Its food
elements make strength and restore to sound health
those who are weak and down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
The English Golfers.
From the Boston Transcriut

The English golfers who were in Boston
were rather jolly lot. and quite unlike
what was expected Of them by many of the
American players. Instead Of a lot Of gray
pearos, they were all comparatively young
Fellows, all but one graduates of Oxford or
Cambridge. and that one is still attending
New College. There were several things
about them which impressed the Amari-
cars the most striking of which, Of course.
was that they playedgolf remarkably well.
Their lack OF self-consciousness, however
was almost as noticeable. While express
Ing their surprise at the excellence Of the
american g0lr courses and the beauty Of
the north shore. they were never really
enthusiastic, although so described In more
than one paper. The almost childlike sim
plicity OF some Of the players was refresh
ing as well as amusing In a practice
round at Myopia one Of the PLAYERS had
driven his ball into the rough grass. and
when nearing 1t saw snake in close prox-
unity.
"Ah. old chapr' he called out to his oppo-
nent. what do you think I'VE Got here
with my ball7
II cawn't imagine, I'm shuah," was the
reply.
ITS an addah. by Jover" exclaimed the
player.
ner; and then remarked, by way Of paren-
thesis. 'Fawncy It'll jolly old addah!''
Not only in the actual playing of golf,
but in the etiquette Of the game the Amor
lean players or some Of them, might well
learn something from the visiting English
men. An observer of all the games. and q
participant in the practice rounds, states
that there was marked difference between
the Americans and the Englishmen In their
bearing toward their caddies. The Ameri-
patient II the caddie did not at once find
the ball after the drive. The Englishmen
did not hurry or worry at all. They almost
invariably said, Thank you," when the
caddie did a service for which he was being
paid. They consulted with the caddie and
usually accepted his Judgment as Of value,
even II 1t was sometimes in error. And
they did not run. One OF the caddies was
sent I'D the hill at Myopia to indicate the
direction of the hole. He started to run I'D
the hill with his heavy bag of clubs, after
a sharp command from one Of the college
boys.
Don't run. my lad" called out the Eng
nshman for whom he was doing the serv-
ice we've got all the time that there is"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
MRS. LoTHRoP INJURED.
Accounts Of Accident Said to Have
Been Slightly Incorrect.

Mr.. A. NJ. Lothrop informed a reporter
for The Star today that no serious results
are anticipated from the accident which be-
fell Mrs. Lothrop at their home near Falls
Church. Va, last Saturday. It is stated
that previous accounts Of the accident have
been slightly exaggerated, and that Mrs
Lothrop did not sustain fracture Of the
skull. as was reported. Mr.. Lothrop said
she sprained her right ankle, which caused
her considerable pain. and that she was
slightly bruised about the face.
A telephone message received by Mr.
Lothrop from Falls Church this afternoon
states that Mrs. Lothrop is resting well to-
day, and 1t IL not believed she will expe-
rience any serious effects either from the
shock or the injuries received as conse-
Quence Of the accident.
It is understood Mrs. Lothrop was being
taken from the house in an invalid's chair
by her nurse. Miss Idahoe Gordon. AS the
nurse reached the porch steps, 1t is stated.
the chair slipped from her grasp and was
overturned down the steps. Mrs. Lothrop
fell from the chair on her head. and for q
time was in a semi-conscious condition
physician was called and administered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
SECOND ANNIVERSARY.
Observance Of Death Of President Nc.
Kinley by His Widow,

CANTON, Ohio. September 14.-This. the
second anniversary of the death Of the late
President Mckinley. was not observed by
any formal program in Canton. Flags were
lowered on public buildings, there were
some short references made In the vari-
Gus departments of the schools to the life
and death Of Mckinley and carnat tons
were worn a silent tribute by numerous
citizens
Mrs. Mckinley this forenoon made a
special trip to the Mckinley vault in West
Lawn cemetery and placed floral tributes
on the casket Numerous floral pieces re-
ceived from friends and strangers were
also placed in the tomb. Mrs Mckinley Is
in good health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Relief to the Officers.

ASS4ASA w IAAO SA4SOAos
'The lieutenants of the several precinct
station houses have been greatly relieved
during the past year and half by the pos
session Of this place Of confinement. Many
Of the young have been saved the humilia-
Lon, II not the permanent disgrace and
abandonment, which too often follow incar-
ceration behind the bars, and weak and un-
fortunate females and children have had
kindly care during the period they were de-
prived Of liberty.
THE officers. without exception, have
performed their duties conscientiously and
thoroughly. There have been no escapes
harshness or maltreatment which would in
any measure destroy the object Of the
work; yet, at the same time, those who
have been sent to the house of detention as
prisoners have fully realized that the COM
munity provides for the restriction of lib
erty-the liberty of those who violate the
laws. PERSONS arrested by the police have
been promptly transported to these quar-
ters, and there has been no delay in an
sWerlng the summons Of the court for their
production.
During the brief period of Incarceration
females under the supervision of matrons
and boys under the care of guards have
for the first time in some instances, been
taught that cleanliness Is next to goodness,
IN TINS, that they were required to battle
end attire themselves in clean garments for
the night and preserve good order while so
detained.
ne Vehlcies USED In the transportation
or these prisoners are devoid Of any ap-
pearance that would suggest the prison
feature. and there are no outward signs
that would indicate other than humane
treatment
Increase in Salary.
Tho superintendent Of the institution is
an acting sergeant in the metropolitan
police department. and in the execution Of
his duties must possess those qualities
necessary to carry out the ideas above
enumerated. His pay at the present time
Is 81 $50 per year, and 1t Is recommended
that 1t be increased to 1920.
Two clerks are required to perform duty
twelve hours each daily, and their pay at
names and information pertaining to those
who may be sent to the house Of detention
and prepare the routine reports necessary
TO its proper conduct"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

restoratives, and after a few hours she was
resting easily.
Mrs. Lothrop has been an invalid for sew
eral years, and 1t was feared at first she
had sustained serious injuries, but Mr..
Lothrop states that she seems to have
W1thstood the shock and bruises remark
ably we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Hot Draft,

From the Chicago News.
Mahoole-"Ain't yez tn wan that towld
me niver to drink wather widout boilin'r'
Physician-"Yes SIR"
Mahoole-''Thin OF how mond to muir
Their We. OF dhrank boiled wather avn al
most burned me mouth OF"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Armor Soles.

From the Chicago News
How did the bridal party make out?"
1.-THE carriage was wrecked before they
got one block
Collision with trolley carr
mo; the brides brother is a college man,
and he threw one Of his thick-soled Shoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

betterment. This has entailed on the linn
lted appropriation made for the purp ose
and expense unlocked for at the time of the
inception Of the institution, but the depart
ment has been enabled to do this without
great discomfort entailina dafciancY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

An ounce Of radium would be sufficient to
drive q flfty-horsepower motor car, at the
rate of thirty miles an hour, around the
world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

Yard-wide Peau de Soie Just right
for Jackets. Skirts. etc. Is
pure silk: very heavy, lus-
trous quality. Is sold at
$3.50. Imported direct for - N0D
US. Birthday Sale. " "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Senator Fairbanks Speech.

THE place of William Mckinley in his
tory Is secure. We are not too near the
events of which he was part correctly to
measure his proportions, nor do we look
with too partial eyes upon what he did. We
know the great share he bore in the signif1-
cant events through which he passed, and
we have faith to believe that the contem-
poraries will be confirmed by history, when
with impartial hand she shall record the
deeds of men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Unveiled by Miss Bonner.

Arriving at the monument, which stands
fronting the court house, the statue was
unveiled by Miss Dorothy Bonner.
After the call to order by Col. ]. c. Bon
ner, president of the Memorial Association,
and the invocation by Rev. Father O'Brien,
Col. Bonner presented the monument to the
county in feeling address, and Mr.. Henry
Conrad, president of the board of county
commissioners, accepted the trust on the
part Of the county. Senator NJ. A. Hanna
was then introduced as honorary president
of the day, and made a brief extempore ad-
dress. dedicatory poem by Theodore F.
McManus was read by the author, and the
orator of the day, Senator Charles w. Fair
banks Of Indiana, was introduced. The
senator said:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

REAL BLACK TAFFETA.-very few
stores sell real taffeta for &C.,, and
most all would charge Toe for
the 2O-inch Black Pure Silk On
Rustic Taffeta, which we offer SuD
al Birthday Sale. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

PURE SILK IMPORTED
CREPE DE CHENE. S5c. SQDC
value. BIRTHDAY SALE. We
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
ST IKS.

For n years our reputation for good
wearing Silks. at moderate prices, has
been an established fact.
SILK SALE-In comment
Grafton Of our birthday we will DC
sell 5000 yards Best Corded - We
Wash Silk; also q few Foulards and
Duck Taffeta- Worth soc. to sec per
yard.