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The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

The Argentine Republic Is said to- have sold two men-of-war through a London agency.
 Maj.-Gen. Macarthur has returned to San Francisco from his tour of inspec- tion of the Hawaiian islands.
 Russia has ordered 1 900 900 pounds of mess beef and other war supplies from Chicago packers.
 The populaee at Kishineff Bessara- bia, are threatening the Jews, and an- other massacre is seriouly feared
 Charles Brown, bridegroom of one day, was stabbed to death in saloon fight at Pineville, Mo.
 Thirty-eight persons have been killed and PA injured in r Pennsylvania colleries during the year.
 The fatalities in the Pera Marquette wreck. in Michigan, number 22, and 29 injured. some of whom will die.
 Alexander Dowie delivered fare- well address at Chicago. Sunday. and defended the integrity of his absent wife
 The debt of Dr Fry Memorial NJ F. church at St. Louis was wiped out, Sunday. by public burning of a s5,0Oo mortgage
 The New York department of labor reports an increase in membership and number of unions during the year just closing
 At the White House New Years re- ception the wives of cabinet members will be in the receiving line with Mrs. Roosevelt
 The streets of Mascoutah H.. were patroled by deputy sheriffs. Sunday night the officials fearing attempts to Dtfrn the city
 The state department is formulating it's reply to the protest presented by Gen. Reyes. the Colombian envoy. An early answer is expected.
 The Jefferson club of St Louis ia completing plans for the dinner to B. 300 newspaper boys and messengers at the coliseum on New Years night
 Foreign diplomats are making every effort to ascertain what course the United States will pursue in the event of war in the far east.
 The exports of the United States dur ing the year just closing show substan- tlal gains in all the great groups under which statistics are classified.
 Fire in the laboratory of the geologi- cal survey in Washington destroyed valuable maps and chemicals The typographical maps of the St Louis Worlds fair were saved.
 Foremost scientific men of America are assembling at St. Louis for con- vention of American Association for the Advancement of Science, which is being held in the high school building.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
The Blooming and Open Hearth Mills of the Inland Steel Go.
 Are Running Again.
UNION EMPL0YES ARE AT WORK
 FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO MONTHS.
Of Nine Hundred Men Who Were Locked Out Four Hundred Began Work Monday and the Others Ex- pcct to Return to Work on Tues day

Chicago, Dec. 29.-The blooming and open hearth mills at the Inland Steel Co, Indiana Harbor, were running with union men. Monday for the first time within two months.
 Of the 900 men, members of the Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers union, who struck because of decrease in wages, then were debarred from work because of their membership in the union and finally reached an agreeable compromise with the company. about 400 were put back to work and the remainder expect to be at their old stations Tuesday. The slab mill was not ready when the time came for resuming operations. and the reinstatement of majority of the men was delayed on that account. The workmen go back at a reduction of ten per cent.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Col. Leslie Dead.

Col. T H. Leslie. builder of the railroad from Stuttgart to Dewitt. passed away Christmas day at Hot Springs. Although one of the wealth fest men in the state only a few years ago, al the time of his death he was possessed of small means. and was living in comparative obscurity The railroad he built did not prove a pay ing investment for him, and shortly after it's completion fire destroyed sev- eral of his business houses. which were uninsured Following these misfortunes he became involved in a difficulty and killed his opponent, but was acquitted after a costly trial
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Tragedy at Prescott

In difficulty at Prescott Christ mas day between W. A. Moncrief and Jesse Cross. the former was shot in the stomach and the latter was shot through the head and instantly killed. The trouble originated by Cross, who was apparently under the influence of whisky, attempting to interfere with some of the hands at Moncrief's livery stable. Cross was ordered away by Moncrief He refused to go. and was advancing when Moncrief caught him. In the scuffie that fol lowed both men fell to the floor, when Cross drew a gun and shot Moncrief. Moncrief then took the gun and killed Cross
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
PREPARATIONS
 FOR DEPARTURE
The Colombian Legation at Wash ington Busy Packing Up
 to Leave.
AWAITING SEC'Y HAYS RESPONSE
 TO CEN. REYES COMMUNICATION.
They Are So Sure of It's Tenor Thnt They Are Taking Time by the ForcIock, and Will he Ready to Nnmose soon as H is Re cc:ssi!.

Washington, Dec 29-Although Sec retary Hay has not yet replied to the note of Gen Reyes. preparations are rapidly going on for the closing of the Colombian legation here and the de- parture of Colomba's representatives for home It is clear that they do not entertain much hope of satisfactory response by this government. Already most of the legation files have been packed and arrangements completed for placing them in storage here.
 Gen Reyes for several days has de- nied himself to callers It is said that while the reply of MT Hay has not been made. sufficient information has been obtained by the Colombian repre- sentatives in the interviews they have had with the secretary to enable them to forecast it's conclusions The prep arations going on for closing up the affairs of the legation would seem to indicate that Gen. Reyes and Dr. Her ran are awaiting, only as Q matter of form and diplomatic courtesy, the of fieial communication of Mr. Hay set ting forth the reasons why this govern ment can not accept their view of the Panama situation, before seyering dip lOmatic relations with the United CtatoG
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Shooting at Saginaw.

4. shooting scrape occurred at Sag
 inaw Christmas eve, in which Chas
 Gosney was shot through the left shoulder by J. C. Brazwe1l. an .em- ploye of the Saginaw Lumber Com pany. It seems that the woods crew over which Brazwell is foreman. went to the commissary, and during their stay there some of them got under the influence of whiskey and began to drive the negro employees of the mill away from the store. Gosney, who lives near by blackened his face and came down to the store and de- sired to know who it was that wanted to run the negroes out of town. He was remonstrated with by Brazwell for trying to excite trouble Gosney then assaulted Brazwell. After fol lowing Brazwell around for some minutes, Gosney again attempted to assault him, whereupon Brazwell shot him while, it is claimed. he was endeayoring to cut him with a knife
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
MARINES FROM THE PRAIRIE.
Their Stationinx On the Panama Railroad by Admiral GInss
 Part of General Policy.

Washington, Dec. 29.-It was stated at the navy department. Monday that the stationing of the marines from the Prairie from Yaviza to Bas 0bispo point on the Panama railroad. as told in press dispatches from Colon, is but movement directed by Admiral Glass in the execution of a general policy, and was net directed from Washing ton. It is said further that the move is without significance as suggesting any change of policy here. Two dis patches received from the isthmus ad- wise the navy department that there is no news" to report. It is un derstood that party of 20 marines has been retained at Yayiza for purposes of observation.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Sold to a Baroness.

A Hot Springs real estate dealer recently sold the famous Potash Sul- phur Springs to Baroness NJ. De Palindt of London, for eonsidera- tion of s65 600. The new owners con template making very extensive i'm provements in the property The par oness will probably spend S20,000 or s30,o00, it is thought, when she is finally settled in h5r new American home in erecting new hotel, beau tifying the grounds, and perhaps may finance long-projected electric car line to this famous resort, which it is thought, would be a fine investment
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
WANTED ONLY A MILLION.
An Evidently Insane Mans Visit to the Boatmen's Bank at
 St. Louis.

St. Louis, Dec. 29-A middle-aged poorly-dressed man entered the Boat mans bank, Monday morning, walked the length of the building, approached William H. Thompson. cashier and offered for sale a pen written paper which he said was a certificate of judgment against the Illinois Central Railroad Co. for s2,000, ,000
 It's good" said the man in a soft voice, and I'll part with it at a big discount
 MT. Thomson looked up from his desk and knew
 A million or so would buy it, wouldn't it?" asked the cashier.
 The stranger assented.
 MT. Thomson called the policeman al the bank corner. The stranger went along without protest. and was sent to the observation ward of the city hos pital
 At the hospital he gave his name as J. w Barker, and said he was from Monroe county, Miss.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
RECElVERSHIP ANNOUNCED.
J. R. Wash. of Pontiac, Named As Receiver For the Manhattan COnl
 Co.,, of Cornell, III.

Bloomington, H.. Dec. 29.-Judge Patton, in the Livingston county court, announces the appointment of J. R. Wash. of Pontiac, as receiver for the Manhattan Coal Co. of Cornell. upon the petition of President D. c. Eylar. and he took charge of the big plant Monday. MT. Eylar claims that he advanced and became responsible for s25,0O0, and now the treasury is empty, and the mine is still incom- plete, and will require s7500 to SIP 900 to properly finish and equip it. It is said that the losses are $20 or s30 day
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
lenox Parnell Killed,

Lenox Parnell was shot and killed during celebration at New Hope church. about eighteen miles from Fl Dorado. It is reported Parnell, Rufus Eastridge and a man named Bowen became engaged in a difficulty, and that Bowen knocked Eastridge down with pistol while he was being held by Parnell. Eastridge then drew a pistol and shot Parnell dead. This trouble is said to have no connection with the famous Tucker-Jarnell feud
 in which seven parties have lost their lives.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Refused to Reduce Bond.

Judge Trieber has refused to reduce the bond of the seven men confined in Pulaski county jail as United States safe-keepers awaiting trial at Helena on the charge of whitecapping. The seven men are from Cross and Poin- sett counties. They were indicted for conspiracy by the federal grand jury at the recent term of federal court held at Helena, and presided over by Judge Trieber, it being charged that they banded together to drive the negroes from their vicinity by force or otherwise.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
An Important Crop.

Division Freight Agent D. F. King of the Missouri Pacific is authority for the statement that there are 3,00O.- 900 Elberta peach trees in Arkansas, and that the crop is rapidly becoming one of the most important in the state. The principal counties in which the Elberta thrives are Pope, Johnson, Franklin, Crawford Sebas- tian, Scott. Polk, Howard and Full ton. with Boone. Logan. Independence and several others where great or ehards are now being put out or in prospect
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
SUPPOSED INCENDlARlSM.
Burning of the Grain Elevator At the Corning DIstillcry at
 Peoria, I'll.

Peoria Ill., Dec 29-Fire, presum- ably of ineendiary origin. totally de- stroyed the grain elevator at the Cor nlng distillery Monday morning, with a loss of approximately s40.000, GOV cred by insurance.
 Fifty thousand bushels of malt and corn was destroyed. For a time the entire distillery was threatened and the entire fire department was called out to fight the flames. The distillery was preparing to resume. after shut down of several weeks, caused by the explosion of a cooker. which killed sev- en men and injured several more.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
PREDICTION OF WAGES.
Graded Reduction Tn the American
 Bridge Co.'S Works.

Trenton, N. J.. Dec. 29-The reduc- tion of wages at the Trenton plant of the American Bridge Co, which was announced some time ago, went into eff feet Monday. The reduction is a grad ed one. running from one to twenty per cent. The one-per cent. reduction is in the cases of men who receive less than S1.50 a day. Those who receive about that amount have been reduced from ten to twenty per cent. The men have submitted to the reduction. Seven hundred employees are affected
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Mrs. Hanger Honored.

Mrs. Frederick Hanger of Little Rock has been appointed chairman of the committee of awards by Mrs. Daniel Manning. president of the board of lady managers of the Louis jana Purchase Exposition. The duty of this committee will be to carry out the provisions of the act of congress that created the beard and said: Its duty shall be to select one woman in every jury of awards that considers exhibits that are in part or in whole woman,s work" There will be prob ably 200 women jurors selected, and the work will be done in June.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Destructive Fire at Harrison.

A destructive fire occurred at Har- rison, December 26 The blaze start ed in Joe Halls livery stable and if teen horses were cremated The flames spread to Hanlin's store. caus- ing loss of 5000. Halls loss is placed at S3.000. The telephone of fee, Steel & Fraser's real estate office McFinns store and J. j. Barris' office were badly damaged. The losers car ried very little insurance
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
THE MARKETS.
TUESDAY, Dec. 29. Grain and ProyisfOns.

St. Louis - Flour - Patents. S425ai 10: other grades, S600ii.20. Wheat-No ? red S2A4931sc. Corn-No 2 mixed. 43aI4c. Oats No. ?. 37a57Ac. Hay-Timothy, s9.50ql250: prairie. s7.o0n1O.0O; clover. S0O412.25 25. Lard-Choice steam S655c. 7l2c. Butter-Creamery 19a25c: dairy, l3a20c. Eggs-Fresh. 26l2G27c. Wool-Tub- washed, 20n30i2e Missouri and Illinois combing, 2l@2ll2c; other grades, 13d20l2c.
 Chicago-Closing quotations: Wheat December, Sl2sc. old S1ssc. May, SAC Aasc; July, 7S9sc. Corn-December, 41Ac: January. l7st; May 45lsc; July, 4issc; September. 44i4c. Oats-December. 35c; May. 373s@872.c; July. 34s635c Pork January. $l2.9D May. s12.55. Lard-Janu- ary, s6 10a5. 7212; May, s6.92l2. Ribs-Janu- ary, S630; May s6.57l2Q660.
 napolis-Wheat-No ? red. S91ac; No. red, S4c, Corn-zNo. ? white, 4ll2c: Bic Timothy Sl00lq1l O.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
ARE GRANTED ANOTHER WEEK
Time for Filing Briefs In the ZieeIcr Extradition Casc Again
 Extended.

New York, Dec. 29.-The Missouri tion of William Ziegler. of New York on charges of bribery in connection with baking powder legislation, will have still another week in which to file briefs with Gov. O'Dell. tt'y.-Gen. Crow wrote the governor that they understood that they were to have 15 days instead of one week additional The governor consented and this ex- tends the time till next week.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Dr. Deener Pardoned.

The Christmas list of pardons granted by the governor contains nine names. Most of the benefciaries of executive clemency were short-term- CTS. Of those pardoned, R. S. Deener is the most noted. He was convicted at the October term. 1902, in Inde- pendence county court at Batesville, of forgery, and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. Deener was pinister of the gospel and his arrest and conviction attracted wide spread attention.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
BRIEF MENTION.

The new Frisco branch from Ash down to nope is now completed.
 Hall Sanders, we'll known young man who was shot at Forrest City by Deputy Marshal Gasdell. died from his wounds in Memphis hospital.
 Cecil Hatcher, aged 15, died at Flu reka Springs from the effects of a fall from a tall tree. With some cour panions he was gathering mistletoe when he lost his balance.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
MARKET PULLED ITSELF.
An Immense Volume ct Business
 Done In New orleans.

New Orleans, Dec. 29.-An immense volume Of business was done in the cotton market Monday. with prices from
 2S to 57 points higher than the close Of Thursday Profit taking was enormous but had little effect on prices. The de- mand from all quarters was strong, and the market pulled itself. Little or no support was offered by the prominent longs, and, in measure, they checked the advance. With little support from the long side prices could easily have been pushed to the 15-eent mark.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
In Aid of Searcy College.

Representative Brundige has intro duced a bill which. if enacted into law. will very materially benefit an educational institution in his home town of Searcy The bill proposes that the land commissioner of Arkan- sas be allowed to sell 50,000 acres or unocupied and unimproved min edal lands of the United States in this state and apply the proceeds to fund for the use and benefit of Searcy College.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
THE CARNEGIE STEEL co.
Readtustmcnt of Wages For the
 Coming Year to He Made.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec 29.-Notices are to be posted in all the mills and works of the Carnegie Steel Co, this week announcing thu wage rate that will be offered to the employees for the en- suing year The same notices are to be posted in the works in other DOT tions of the district, and 1t is expected that the Jones & Laughlin Steel Co, will notify it's men of new conditions. practically similar The Carnegie of ficers have declined to make public what the new rates will be. The for mality of changing the wage rate will be quite extensive. as each man em- ployed will be obliged to make a per sonal contract with the company.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
TEN PER CENT. RED, CTIoN.

Union Railroad Co.'S Employees at
 Pittsburg. Pa, Cut Down.
 Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 29.-The em- ployes of the Union Railroad Co, with the exception of the trainmen. have been notified of a temper cent. reduc- tion in wages, to take place on Janu- ary l. The Union Railroad Co. is con nected with the Carnegie Steel Co.,. and Is a subsidiary of the United States Steel corporation.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Accommodations Will Be Ample.

Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction F. w. Miller reports that he has assurance from hotels and first-class boarding houses that the accommodations for teachers who attend the approaching meting of the State Teachers Association in Little Rock. vii be ample, and that all the teachers will be provided for Rates of SI and S2 have been secured at the leading hotels and boarding houses
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Ncoro Killed by Train.

John Thomas, a negro laborer, re- turning to his home few miles from TeXarkana, was struck by Cotton Belt engine and instantly killed. Not withstanding his body was horribly mangled. bottle of whisky he car ried in his pocket was not broken.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
BicycIist's Fatal Collision.

Villain Allen. 19 years old, met death in a peculiar manner at Pine Bluff. He was on his bicycle and collided with a buggy. the point of the shaft striking him in the head and penetrating the skull owing to the sudden impact. He was killed almost instantly.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
w. J. BRYAN AT THE HAGUE.
The Editcr of the Commoncr Visits the Netherlands Foreign Min
 istier at The Hague.

The Hague. Dec 29.-Wm J, Bryan arrived here, Monday from Berlin and visited the foreign minister. MT Bry- an is enjoying his tour. He said he found Count Tolstoi looking well, though very aged. Tolstois first ques- tion was: Are you socialist" When assured to the contrary. the count said. T am very glad to hear il. I am not a socialist, myself.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Fatal Gin Accident.

John W Pool, wno operated a gin seven miles north of Waldron on the Boothe read, was caught in gin saw and had his arm almost torn from his body and bruised and cut to such an evtent as to cause death ward
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Railroad Building the Past Year.

The issue of the Railway Age for December 25 gives a resume of the work of railway construction In the United States during the year 1903. which shows that Arkansas stood fifth with 263 miles, while Oklahoma was first with 653 miles. The total number of miles constructed in the United States was 5,729.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Free of Debt.

Arrangements have been completed for the payment in full of the debt on the Masonic Temple at Little Rock. Grand Secretary Fay Hemp stead is preparing a circular which he will send to the lodges through out the state announcing this newI
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Sunk nn Floating lee.

Cincinnati, Dec. 29.-The packet steamboat w. H Grapevine was sunk at the public landing here, Sunday, by an ice gorge, being the second boat sunk here within a week. With nov ing ice gorge ten feet thick other craft and wharfboats are in danger.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Saloons Must Close.

Mayor Lemon oI Little Rock de- clares that the saloons must remain closed on Sunday during his admin istration. and that those who per sist in violating the law will be pros ecuted to such an extent that they will be compelled to go out of the buSinesS
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
On Official BuaIncsa.

San Francisco. Dec. 29.-John Nc Lean, vice-consul of the United States way to Washington on official busi- ness. He expects to return to his du- ties in Japan during the latter part of March.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
To Have More Lcc,vny.

Washington, Dec 29.-The civil serv- ice commission has agreed with the decision of the classification committee that postmasters should have more freedom in dismissing men who have proved incompetent.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Killed in Mennhis

A. A. Sims. of Havana, this state while visiting in Memphis. was knock ed down and robbed of S200 by a negro he had hired to pilot him to a livery stable. After lingering for several days Sims injuries proved fatal.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Gen. Clayton at Home.

Gen. Powell Clayton, who is at home looking after his various busi- ness interests, confirms the report that he will retire from public life at the end of his present term as minis ter to Mexico and again take up his residence at Eureka Springs
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
SIX Young Men Poisoned.

Harrisburg. H., Dec. 29.-Six young men at Ledford, south of this city, were poisoned, Sunday, by whisky pur- chased at one of the saloons in this city A corroded german silver fork was found in the jug.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Killed By His Stepson.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 29.-Edward Stanhope colored forty years old, was murdered, Sunday night as he sat in his home, by his stepson, Harry Chap
 man, who later surrendered. He said his stepfather had insulted his mother.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Indications of Malice.

Joplin, Mo. Dec. 29.-The discovery of battery wire in the wreckage of the plant of the Independent Powder Co points toward malicious origin to the explosion of the works several weeks ago. when two men were killed.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
An Arrest nt strentor.

Peoria, H.. Dec. PA man giving his name as Peter Doewsk has been arrested at Streator for the crime, be- ing identified by the burned finger tips of his gloves, Monmouth authori- ties have gone for him
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
To Bring Home smith.on's Body.

Genoa, Dec. 29.-Gen. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone is here, and will convey to the Smith sonian institution at Washington, D. C., the remains of James Smithson, founder of the institution, who died in Genoa in 1929.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
WORK RESU MED.
All of the Delaware tS Hudson Co.'S
 Galleries Unve Resumed

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 29.-Work was resumed at all the Delaware & Iud- son Co.'S collieries, Monday and will be continued until Friday, when there will be a two-days' suspension. The Ontario & Western Go. started up it's washeries Monday and all of the indi- vidual operators resumed mining.