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The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
THREATS OF DYNAMITE.
The Dynamite Gang In Montana Ap- pear to Have It In For the
 Northern Pacific.

St. Tnul. Minn.. Sept. 29.-A special to the Dispatch from Helena, Mont, says:
 In addition to the threats which have been made against the Northern Pacific railroad by a gang of dynamt- CTS. who demand s50000 cash. Chief of Police Travers has received notifiea- tion from what is believed to be the same gang, that unless the two men arrested in connection with the first dynamite outrage. at Livingston, are released the city jail will also be blown up. Searching parties have been sent out to try to locate the gang and the ton of dynamite stolen from ware house in this city week ago. The last ultimatum to the railroad expires Oc- tober 1, and the one to Chief Trav>S ended Monday. The railroad property is being guarded to prevent another outrage.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
PANIC CAUSED BY FIRE.
4 Dozen Lives Were, For Time, In Jeopardy, But All Escaped
 Injury.

New York. Sept. 29.-Fire early Monday morning in five-story build ing at 237 Fifth avenue caused panic among a dozen persons who were asleep there. The blaze started on the second floor and spread upwards so quickly that the inmates fled to the roof. from where they were able to reach the roof of the Reform club, next door. All escaped injury in this way. although much valuable property was left behind.
 Several artists had quarters in the building and quite a number of valua ble paintings undoubtedly were lost. Several canvasses were carried out by their owners who left their clothing be- hind.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
Opening of the Third Week of the Session of the Commission in
 London.

London Sept. 29.-The opening of the third week of the sessions of the Alaskan boundary commission found D. T. Watson, of American counsel. presenting his case. He concluded at 12;45 D. m., after speaking since Wednesday afternoon Lord Chief Jus tice Alverstone expressed the appre- citation of the commissioners, saying: Thank you for your very powerful argument"
 Then at a nod from the lord chief justice, Christopher Robinson, K. C., arose and commenced his speech in be- half of the Canadian claims. MT Wat son left the hall looking greatly fla tigued after his prolonged effort.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Election Judoes Arrested.

Something of political sensation was sprung at Hot Springs a few days ago when all the judges of the city election last spring were arrested on warrants based upon indictments found by the last grand jury. Mayor Geo. R Belding and Dr. J. w Me Clendon contested for the mayoralty last April The former was reelected by large majority. and the latter al legged fraud and violation of the cleo tion law by the judges. It now ap- pears that supporters of McClendon went before the grand jury and se cured the indictment of every election iudpp
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Ejoht Convicts Escape.

Eleven short term conviets escaped from the state camp in Perry county last week by overpowering guard. but three of the number soon tired of their liberty and surrendered The names of the others are; George Washington, colored. Pulaski county, one year. George Smith. colored. Lo- gan county. one year; Jim Turner, colored. Desha county, one year; Geo. Jones. white, Crawford county. two years; R. E. Johnson. white. Jackson county two years; Monroe Flood, white, Pike county, two years; Will liam Hill, white, Phillips county; one year; William Murphy, white, Ran dolph county, five years.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
AGAINST THE kIDNAPERS.
Extra Guards Placed Around Gov. Mickey's Mansion at Lin-
 coin, Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 29.-The guard around the governors mansion has been increased, as 1t is feared another attempt will be made to steal one of Gov. Mickey's children. The four smaller children are not permitted to leave the house unless they are ac- companied by an older member of the family. The penitentiary Is being searched for traces of the plot that is supposed to haze been formed for the purpose of getting revenge on the gov ernor. The police have q description of the ex-convict who made the at sempt and are searching for him.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Col. J. w. Colquitt.

Col. j. w Colquitt. former st Q land commissioner, died at his home in Little Rock September 24 Col tributed to wounds received in the civil war. In accordance with his dy- ing wish he was clothed in a suit of Confederate gray and his remains in tered in the Confederate cemetery at Little Rock.
 Col John W. Colquitt was born in Columbus, Muscogee county. Georgia. October 28, 1840. He received his early education in the Columbus schools and at the age Of 19 years graduated from the Georgia Military Institute. The following year, 1860. he came to Arkansas and in 1861 To- cated in Drew county, where he taught school until the outbreak of the war. He enlisted that year in the Confeder ate army in the Monticello Guards, which became Company I, First Ar kansas Regiment, Col James F. Pagan commanding. The young soldier was made second lieutenant of his com pany. As soon as the regiment was formed it was mustered directly into the Confederate army and moved to Lynchburg, Va. The first battle in which Col. Colqu!tt participated was that of Manassas, his regiment sup porting Walkers artillery. After the battle of Transport the regiment went into winter quarters at Aequia Creek in September. 1861. The time of en- listment expiring the whole regiment re-enlisted under the same name and number and rendezvoused at Corinth under Gems. Johnson and Beauregard and Col. James F. Pagan was again chosen colonel Second Lieutenant Col quit of Company 1 was chosen major. This was but short time before the battle of Shiloh, in which the regl- ment participated and lost nearly 400 men. Major Colquitt was severely wounded late in the action of the first day and was given furlough and sent to his old home in Georgia to re- cuperate. While en route he was cap tured on the train by the Federals and made a prisoner at Huntsville, Ala. Though compelled to go on crutches Major Colquitt escaped from prison and rejoined the regiment at Tupelo. Miss Col. Pagan having been promoted to be brigadier general and Lieut.. Col Thompson having been killed, Major Colquitt was promoted to colonel of the regiment He was then but % years of age After re- joining the regiment Col. Colquitt commanded it in every battle fifteen in number. from July l. 1862. to the battle of Atlanta. July p. 1864. when he was desperately wounded. losing his right foot. After this he was out of the army for two months. When he again reported for duty he was as signed to post duty at West Point. Miss, where he remained until the surrender.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Condition of Arkansas Banks.

The abstract of the condition of the national banks of Arkansas at close of business September g, shows:
 Resources. loans and discounts. s5.- 725,73S.95. Total specie, s342 $40 50 i; legal tender notes, s222.740.
 iabilities-Capital stock paid in. s1,465, $40; surplus fund $4S2,9 ,945: un- divided profits, less expenses and taxes paid, s299 .656 63 dividends unpaid, s440,000; individual deposits. s5S08.- 59729; percentage to deposits of cash on hand. redemption fund and due from reserve agents. 24.61; percentage of legal reserve to deposits, 1907
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Aned Man Suicides.

Rather than become charge on the county, William Britton, aged 6S years, committed suicide at Eureka Springs by hanging himself. He ar rived at Eureka Springs from Oregon about six years ago, and made his living by doing odd jobs. Recently his health failed, and the fear that he would be sent to the poor farm caused him to take hs life
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
School Attendance,

A table has been prepared in the
 state department of public instruction showing that of the total of five thou sand school districts in Arkansas there are 2.215 in which the public school attendance Is less than thirty in each. Five districts show each less than six pupils in attendance. 119 less than ten. 391 less than fifteen, 545 less than twenty, 597 less than twenty-five and
 55S from twenty-six to thirty. Carroll, Johnson, Ouachita, Pulaski and Ran dolph each has one district where less than si1 pupils attend public schools.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Fast Train on the Mountain.

The special train carrying President Gould and party, who completed a tour of inspection of the Iron Noun tain and branches few days ago. made the fastest time yet recorded be- tween St. Louis and Texarkana. cover ing the distance in three hours less time than that made by the regular cannon ball The average speed made was 46 miles an hour.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
MAKING UP THE SHORTAGE.
New England Methodlsts Making Good the Looted Prenchers'
 Aid Society Fund.

Boston, Sept 29.-A remarkable re- sponse has been made by 25l of the Methodist churches in the New En- gland conference to the call of Treas urer Dennis of the preachers aid so- ciety for contributions to replace the $75,000 stolen from the society by de- faulting Treasurer Willard Allen. who disappeared August 6. Already $20,000 has been subscribed. and it Is believed that Sundays addition will bring the total up to $50 900.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Negress Kills Neqress.

AS the result of trivial quarrel, . Mamie Horner. colored, was stabbed to death by Minnie Owens at Jackson vile The murderess claims that the Homer woman was snapping pistol at her when she drew a Knife and stabbed her three times. once in the back, once severing the jugu;ar vein, and once in the right breast near the heart and penetrating the lung. Eth CT wound would have resulted in her death, She only gurgled. "Tll have you arrested" and fell over dead.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
COMMANDER E. E. HUGHES.
The Commander of the Gunbont An nnpoIis, On the Asiatic station,
 Passes Away at Yokohama.

Washington. Sept. 29-Rear- Admiral P. H. Cooper, commanding the north ern squadron of the Asiatic fleet, has advised the navy department. by cable, of the death. Sunday, at the Yokohama hospital, of Commander E. E. Hughes. He was assigned to duty last Novem- Der on the Asiatic station In command of the gunboat Annapolis. He en- tered the service in 1866, and for con- spicuous service was awarded an addi- tional number in grade
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
His Ia3t Sermon.

Minneapolis. Minn.. Sept, 29,-Rev. Truman F. Allen, pastor of the Thir- teenth Avenue Methodist church, was stricken with apoplexy. Sunday just as he finished what he thought might be his last sermon to the congregation. In three hours he was dead. Rev. Allen was born in Vermont 6 years ago.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Man Hunt in Tennessee

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 29.-Posses are securing Louden county for Mac Rose, who, in resisting arrest at Cloyds Creek, shot and instantly killed Deputy Sheriff Grifiiths. of Louden county. and fatally wounded John Poole. citizen depuuzed by the of- fCer
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Excitement Causes Death.

Amos Toler, residing near Newport. died of heart failure caused by excite ment, induced by the partial destruc tion of his home by fire. During the blaze Toler. who was about 55 years of age. ran out into the yard and though several of the family who were fighting the fire heard him make a pc cular outcry no attention was paid until the flames had been extinguished. when he was found dead, lying on the grass
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
John C. Cnrruth, of Philadelphia, Appointed Receiver For the Con-
 soIidated Lake Superior Co.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 29.-John G. Carruth, of Philadelphia. president of the International Title & Trust Co.,, has been appointed receiver for the Consolidated Lake Superior O.. by Judge Plate, in the United States dis trict court. His bond was placed at s10,000. Judge Lynde Harrison, of this city, counsel for the company. said the company consented to the appointment Of the receiver.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Carroll County Fair.

The first annual Carroll county fair will be held at Berryville October 2l- "A. The management offers an at tractive list of prizes on fine stock and all farm and garden products and also present nice racing program for each day. Noted speakers will be present and number of special inter- esting features have been procured for each day. The outlook is very promising for a successful fair.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Followed wffe's Example.

St. Louis, Sept. Following the example of his wife, who killed her self about a year ago, Richard Nagel aged 30 years, Sunday night comznit- ted suicide at his home, HIP O'Fallon street, by shooting himself near the right temple,
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
A RUNAWAY CABLE TRAIN.
Tes Persons Injured. Two SerionsI,, In an Accident on Chicago
 Cable Halfway.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-Ten persons were injured. two seriously, in an accident, Monday, on the Halstead Street cable line. A train ran away. and for two blocks. from Sixteenth street to Eight eenth street, imperiled the lives of many persons
 It Is said the train was in charge of new grlpman. Two wagons were struck by the train before it came to stoE.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
May Damage the Bean Crop.

Los Angeles. Cal, Sept 29-The first rain of the season began to fall here early Sunday, and continued through out the day. A storm at this time will result in serious damage to the bean crop.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

Tien Tsin, Sept. 29-Both plague and cholera are raging at Pei Tang. a seaport 50 miles east of Tien Tsin. where 2,00o deaths have occurred dur ing the past two months. The towns of Neuher. Taku and Tien Tsin are not yet affected.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Nine Killed In 2 Wreck.

Charlotte, N C., Sept 29-The south-bound fast mail train on the Southern railway jumped from a trestle 75 feet high north of Danville. Va, Sunday afternoon. and was almost demolished. Of the crew of 16 men. including mail clerks. nine were killed and seven injured.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Seaside Hotel Burned.

New York, Sept 29-Fire destroyed the Prospect house at Bay Shore. Long Island. The loss was $75, ,000 Fortu- nately the hotel, which was largely pa- tronized during the summer had just closed for the season.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Resumed Operations.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 29.-The Clair ton plant of the Crucible Steel O.. subsidiary concern of the United States Steel corporation. resumed work, Sun day, after shutdown of three weeks. All the hearth furnaces have also resumed
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
tIt,matum to Packers.

Chicago. Sept 29-Fifty-three thou sand employees of the big packing firms. Wednesday. will present demands for the absolute unionizing of all the plants, for substantial increase in wages and ten hours work per day.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Mrs, Davis Improving.

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept 29.-Mrs Jef- ferson Davis passed a comfortable night and her condition is much i'm proved MT J. A. Hayes. her son-in- law, and his son have arrived at Cas- tie Inn.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
A Erench Duel Mith nInoh.

Paris, Sept PA duel with swords was fought in the grounds of a country club near Biarritz between Count Arcos of Clavijo and the Marquis of Argudia. The latter was thrice wounded iE the wrist and the forearm.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
A Useless Proposition.

New York. Sept 29.-A Colombian senator, who appears to have reliable information, says, according to Her aid dispatch from Bogota, that the commission appointed to draft new proposition for a Panama canal will report the same to be useless.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
No Boil Weevil in This State.

A dispatch from Washington says The recent interview of Charles P. McLane of the agricultural depart mert, sent out from Knoxville, Is dis credited at the agricultural depart ment so far as official reports show. In this interview MT. McLane said the cotton boil weevil was doing great damage in the western part of Arkan- sas. Local cotton men do not appear to be alarmed over the report. l-lt nevertheless measures will be taken to prevent the introduction of the pest into this state.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Postoffice Robbed.

Burglars entered the postofice and general store of Postmaster C. B. Grim at Green Forest and secured consider able money and property belonging to the government and to MT. Grim. The safe door was blown open and one till containing valuable papers and a $500 package of currency were taken. The currency was dropped on the floor and recovered
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

The Little Rock school board has de- cided to teach stenography and book keeping in the high school.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25

Three piece suite Of solid golden oak, nicely
carved. The price may excite your dsrision,
but wait until you see the suite-whAt
Showers says about one piece Of furniture
viii apply 70 all-it's quality kind,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25

Clearance Sale Price $40
Iron Bed, heavy postA topped with
brass vases, pretty scroll filing, heavy
rails, worth fully 500, only $40, as
sorted eolorS TO select from.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25

Dining Chair Csc
t iu,'t J! solid carloads got here just in
tS.s . Participate in this price riot;
,o'i. were meant to be sold at 500;
~. 9 golden oak hand woven cane
s sai wei " braced, bolted back; posi-
H H,s'y me biggest chair bargain hEc
SOu mas ever seen, only. UUN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25

This Spring Is made especially for US. We
commend Its quality. There isn't another
one as good in Houston. The wire is extra
heavy, closely woven, supported by fine oil
tempered coil springs, frame Of well sea
soned, hard white maple. IFS the result Of
IS years experience, and we guarantee 1t
equal to any ordinary 400 or 500 Spring.
Only 7.2o.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-01
A DRIFT OF VIEW.

Said well known gentleman few
days since, referring to one who holds
an office of prominence in this co1nmun-
ity, not judge, however: He's trying to
win favor with the Union men,"
Now, this remark was somewhat
startling and led the Caucasian man to
reflection: Why should any man do any
act, especially one in public office, and
allege that his object is to win the favor
of any organization-Union, Woodmen,
Knights of Pythias, or any organized
body of men?
The remark simply indicates the drift
of view and of opinion entertained by
many. We believe there is time for every
thing and the consideration of all things
in their proper places. Why should any
citizen do or suggest an act without
connecting his motive in a political
sense with any organization.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-01

in the city of New York, almost an
Empire in itself, where there is congre-
gated all kinds of people from every
part of the world, and where as leaders
in commercial pursuits and industries
are the old boys who wore the Gray,
and where the sons and daughters of
these "old boys" are achieving distinc-
tion and fortune, and of the Louisiana
representatives Shreveport can we'll
claim a full share of the credit which
is being reflected by the young women
born and reared in Our midst, who in
art, in science and in literature are be-
ing rewarded with gratifying successes
and triumphs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-01
+. MARTEL s. SON.,
Eli Texas st.

portunities of predatory wealth to clothe
its servants with senatorial power and
dignity.
1t would give us a free Senate, %
which poor but able men could aspire,
in place of a house of lords for the
trusts.
The "American' hopes to see many
legislatures within the next few weeks
join in this thoroughly American moves
ment Iwenty-nine states have already
declared for in general terms There
is no reason why every one of them
should not put its approval in the form
of a demand for a Constitutional Con-
vention.
The Senate has refused to grant the
petitions, coming from legislatures and
other sources, for the submission of the
desired amendment
But the people can prevail in spite of
the obstructing Senate The Constitu-
ton provides a way.
IWo-th1rds OF the State Legislatures
have but to make the demand for Con-
stitutional Convention, an dthe Senate
will have no choice but to yield obedi-
ence.
Every patriotic man, regardless of
party, who holds seat in any State
Legislature and believes that the people
are the safest repository of power, will
vote for a joint resolution instructing
Congress to give the citizens of the
states of the Union the right to say at
the polls how they want their senators
elected.
The time has come to rebuke the Sem
ate for its unrepublican conduct, and
push its insolently obstructive will aside.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-01
MISS CARRIE SAUNDERS.

After a brief illness Miss Carrie Saun-
ders died at her home on Market street
Friday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. In this
great busting world, in the eagerness
and rush for gain or attraction, Miss
Saunders was content in the beautiful
valley, with sweet violets from which
she could behold the pinnacles and the
glamour in the fullest realization of the
consciousness that whatever she did and
had to do was done as best she could
indeed, well done. If frail of body, her
mind was rich in all the traits and love-
lIness which ennoble womankind, and
along her path she always spoke kindly
words, and her cheerfulness won her
friends everywhere. At an early age she
was an orphan, meaning which is fully
comprehensive to those only who have
experienced such a misfortune. At the
time of her demise she was connected
with the Elite, edited and published by
Mrs. Julia Rule, who, with fearful eyes,
could speak only words of praise of her
untiring, faithful associate. And so has
a life ended, a life which was useful, a
life which has been rewarded with a
glorious Immortality. -
And those who attended the burial of
Miss Saunders in the old cemetery Sat-
urday evening, and those who knew her
when little child, and then a girl and
then maiden and then young woman
who had met and faced the duties of
practical every day life, will not soon
forget Carrie Saunders, but in their
hearts there will linger sunbeams radiat-
ing from her invigorating cheerfulness.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-01
A WEEKS ENGAGEMENT
The Peruchi-Beldeni Company at the
Opera House

The Perichi-Be1deni Company, which
opens weeks engagement at the Grand
opera house Monday night, March 2, is
said to be the strongest popular price
company ever seen in the South. The
Knoxville Journal has the following to
say of this company:
The Peruchi Beldeni Company
played to good house last night at
Stuab's theater, and presented Dangers
of New York The bill was an excel
lent one, and the applause which greet
ed its presentation was generous enough
to please even the most fastidious man.
agement. Especially good in the line of
specialties was the cabinet trick of Lati-
more and Leah. Herman, the magician,
presented a similar speciality in Knox
vile short time ago, which falls far
short of the exhibition which these
young gentlemen give. Not only do the
Latimoree and Leah combination invite
committee on the stage to see that
everything is on the square, but they al
low the committee to remain on the
stage during the whole trick. The turn
is really the feature of the show"
In order to introduce this excellent
company one lady will be admitted free
Monday night with each paid 3oc ticker
purchased before pm. opening day.