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The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Summary of the Findings in Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
 Bristow's Report.
MOST ASTOUNDING RASCaLITY
 IS SHOWN 10 HAVE EXISTED.
An Organized Band of Grafters Sys- tematicalIy PIundered the Public Treasury-The President Ex- presses His Indignation and Urges Prompt Punishment.

Washington, Dee. 1.-Following is a summary of the findings presented in the report of Fourth Assistant Post master General Bristow with reference to the post office scandals:
 More than forty inspectors have been employed upon this work. some of them continuously every day since the investigation began. The records of = 900 post offices have been examined, and the files of many divisions of the department, covering a period of from six to ten years, scrutiniZed.
 The system of organized corruption that has been disclosed began in 1893 and continued until stopped by this in- vestigatien. The amount of money se- cured by the corrupt officials and their confederates is small as compared to the total loss to the government. To illustrate. There is no evidence that Louis received any compensation from Ault & Wiborg, yet during the first year of his administration the expendi- lures for canceling ink increased over $10,000
 Tt does not appear that Kempner re- ceived money from the manifold com pany, yet the cost of manifold supplies increased nor, than s40.000 year.
 Barrett received but s6. 900 from Ar hold, yet that company defrauded the people out of over s9,000 000
 .Machen probably did not receive more than s26 900 from the Groff fast ener, yet the government has paid ap- proximately s130,000 for that device, which represents a net loss, since the department continued, by the terms of the contract for letter boxes, to pay for the original fasteners.
 Beavers and his associates received less than s20000 from the automatic cashier, yet the department expended s74 ,275 for this wholly unnecessary ma chine.
 The total amount that the perpe- trators of these frauds themselves re- ceievd can not be definitely learned. but it will aggregate between $500. 900 and $400, GOO, while the loss to the gov ernment, considering the unnecessary supplies that have been purchased and the inferior quality of those furnished by fraudulent contractors, can not be estimated with any degree of accuracy.
 'sAs the gross abuses have been brought to light they have been promptly corrected by the proper de- partment officers. Contracts where fraud has been discovered have been annulled.
 AS result of the investigation four officers and employees of the department have resigned and thirteen have been removed. Forty-four indictments have been found, involving thirty-one per sons, ten of whom have been connected with the postal service. .
 In memorandum accompanying the report the president expresses his in dignation that such state of affairs should exist and urges the prompt trial and punishment of the offenders
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Fatal Mine Explosion.

Thirteen miners lost their lives from an explosion in a oal mine al Bonanza, Sebastian county When the explosion occurred about 175 men were in the various shafts of the mine. The force of the explosion was terrific and the timbers were torn from the walls of the passage for several hun dred yards at the mouth of entry K {" The passages were so completely ob. structed that the work of rescuing the entombed men was tedious in the eX- treme and several hours were con. sumed before the first body was found It is thought that the gas was acci- dentaly ignited by miners lamp.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Shot at Rival, Hit His Wife.

Will Redd, colored, is in jail at Tex arkana charged with intent to murder Robert Harris. another negro. It seems that Redd has for some time been very jealous of attentions shown his wife by Harris, and when he found the pair together he opened fire on Harris with a revolver, firing five shots in all. His aim was bad, and Harris escaped without a scratch Three of the bullets, however, lodged in the anatomy of the Redd woman, inflicting dangerous wounds.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
AGAINST DAKOTA DIVORCES.
Certain Conditions Dakota Di- vorces are Null und Void.

Dos Moines, Ia, Dec. Judge James F. Howe, of the district court. holds that a decree granted under the Da kota divorce statutes, if it is proven the nonresident litigant resides there merely for the purpose of securing a divorce is null and void. The decision was rendered in the Fagen case, where in widow sued to recover her dover rights and was resisted on the ground that her husband had divorced her prior to his death. The court holds the Dakota decree to be invalid
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
4 COSTLY BLAZE
 IN BROOKLYN
The Historic Academy of Music, tho Largest Theater in Brooklyn,
 Is in Ruins.
FIRE. STARTED BY AN EXPLOSION,
 COMPLETELY BAFFLED FIREMEN.
Efforts Were Mainly Directed to the Saving of Surrounding Property, Which Was in Imminent Peril Fortunately There Was No Att .entan: ISss of Human Life.

New York Dec. 1.-The historic Academy of Music. the largest theater in Brooklyn, was completely consumed, Monday, by a fire which Is believed to have been caused by an explosion in the building. For time the flames threatened adjoining property, and when the roof fell in, part of it struck a liquor saloon building adjoining, but. fortunately, no one was hurt, although the saloon was destroyed. The loss was estimated at $500 000 There is no insurance on the building.
 The fire started in the scenery on the stage of the theater, where a number of men were preparing for the testi- monial dinner of State Senator Me Carren, to be given there Monday night. For some unknown reason the fire department was tardy in arriving ou the scene. and 1t was fully 15 min utes before they had a stream on the building. It was then found that the water could be carried scarcely half way up to the roof. Within half an hour after the discovery Of the fire the
 
 and the tiremen were bending all their efforts to saving the surrounding prop cray.
 The Academy, which was an anti quated building, constructed in 1860 of brick. sandstone and wood, offered no resistance to the flames It was To- cated in the heart of the financial dis trict. Opposite. on Montague street, is the Brooklyn public library, with over 160,000 volumes. The wind was blow ing in that direction, and great fears were expressed for it's safety
 The"Way Down East" company occu- pied the theater all last week, but all their scenery and effects were taken out late Saturday night.
 The building was owned by stock company
 The banquet to Senator McCarren will be held, as scheduled, and will be given at the Hotel St. George
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
BRIEF MENTION.

Rev James Thomas has inc reased the membership of the M E. Church. South, at Texarkana from 47 to PIG in year, and has raised SIS 900 to pay on the new $30,000 church.
 Owing to the extreme dry weather this fall, forest fires in different parts of the state have destroyed a great deal of valuable timber
 The comptroller of the currency has approved the organization of the National bank of Fl Dorado, with a capital stock of s25,000. B. w. Reeves is president.
 Some Mammoth Spring boys, while out 3ossum hunting one night recent ly, started a fire in the woods, which resulted in the destruction of seventy panels of a farmers fence. The farmer made the boys replace the rails.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
THERE WAS NO LOSS OF LIFE.
Two Accidents in Paris Similar to the Great Catastrophe of
 August 10 Last.

Paris, Dec. 1.-There were two acci- dents on the Metropolitan Electric un- dergroun1 railroad Monday, somewhat similar to the great catastrophe of Au- gust 10, but there was no loss of life. In each case a car was burned between stations. causing the passengers to seek for escape along the tracks. As the accidents occurred Tn open stretches of track, the dense smoke escaped and the dangers of suffoeating were avert ed. The first reports had it that an other catastrophe had occurred, which caused some excitement throughout the city
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Masons Take Charge.

The Pea Ridge normal college of Pea Ridge is to be transferred to the Masonic fraternity of Benton county as soon as board from the lodges ac- cepting can be elected and Incorporate. The deed is to be vested in the board of trustees. Pea Ridge has been an educational center for fifty years. and has many friends in the south and west The school was first organized in 1853
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Ex-Policeman Killed.

' R. L. Shelton, a Little Rock street car motorman. died from injuries re ceived in a fight with Pink Wilson. Shelton was formerly a member of the Little Rock police force and the cause Shelton once arrested Wilson. Witnesses before the coroner's jury testified that Wilson attacked Shel- ton without warning, and after knock ing him down, beat his head against the paved street until he was uncon- SCiOnS
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03

Capt. Fitch's report says, among other things:
 Any improvement to be of material benefit 10 the Arkansas river valley and the community at large should ex- tend from the mouth to Little Rock, 173 miles. Quitting that portion of the Arkansas river White river and the Mississippi river, there are fifty eight shoals that obstruct navigation to Little Rock. The bed of the river consists of shifting sand, making the channel one of uncertain position. The volume of flow of the stream va ries from approximately 600,000 cubic feet a second at maximum flood stage to 1,160 cubic feet a second at mini mum low water, the ordinary low water flow being 2,700 cubic feet a second at Little Rock. Below Little Rock the low-water flow increases un- til at the jGnction with White river tfoot of cut-off) the minimum flow is 1850 cubic feet second and the ordi- nary lowwater flow is about 5000 cubic feet a second. The flow of the river when at bank-full stage at Little Rock t22 feet on weather bureau gauge) IS 190.000 to 200 900 cubic feet second, seventy times the ordinary low-water flow. This shows the ex- tent of the destructive influences that annually destroy any low-water chan nels that may be developed during the preceding low-water season
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Negro Escapes GalloWs.

Robert Eaton, convicted in Pulaski chancery court of the murder of T. r. O'Brien. a peddler. and sentenced to be hanged, has escaped with a 2t- year sentence in the penitentiary. The evidence against Eaton, who is one legged negro. was purely circumstan- tial The jury verdict was set aside by the presiding judge and the ac- cused permitted to enter a plea of guilty.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Arkansan Aonored.

pr. P. B. Carrigan, who was born and reared in Washington, Hampstead county, this state. has been highly honored in Mexico for his heroic ser vice in battling against yellow fever at Tampico. Mex. Citizens of the above place presented Dr. Carrigan with a $500 diamond set watch in rec ognition of his skill.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Eirebug at Work.

Three fires occurred in the business portion of Little Rock one night re- eshtly, and the nature of each fire in- dicates that all of them was the work of an ineendiary. The first broke out in the second story of the Dickinson Hardware Company warerooms. The second fire was in the pattern shop of the Wing foundry and the third was a small residence Good work on the part of the fire department prevented the fires spreading and the total loss from all three fires is less than $10.000.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Distribution of Federal Jobs.

At meeting of the republican state executive committee, held in Little Rock last week, the following recom- mendations for postoffiee appoint ments were made: Conway, Owen J. Owen, Jr.; Fl Dorado, R. L. Floyd, Hope. J. R. Gibson; De Valls Bluff, J. M. McClintock; England, F. B. Sehooley; Monticello, Mrs. P. K. Say age; Junction City, E. S. Parnell; Fordyce. Mrs. Lula " Cox.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
C.raduaIIy Resuminr Work.

Telluride. Col, Dee. Work Is gradually being resumed on all the mining properties in this district Man ager J. NJ Heating says the Butterfly Terrible mine will be in operation Tuesday The Tomboy expects to re- snme during the week
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Because He Refused to Quit.

Denver, Col, Dee. 1.-An attempt was made Sunday to blow up the home of Robert A Va.lat, at Globeyille, a machinist at the Globe shelter who re- fused to quit work when ordered by the union. Considerable damage was done but no one was hurt.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Freight Engines Demolished.

Two engines and a number of freight cars on the Iron Mountain were almost completely demolished about twenty miles south of Little Rock in a head-on collision. The col lision was due to a dense fog, which prevented the engineer of one train seeing the switch in time to back up and take the siding. No one was iniured
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Entire Family Wiped Out.

Moline, H., Dec 1.-Dayid Owens father of little Wilfred Owens, who was burned to death, last Monday night died of injuries received while endeav bring to rescue his child. He was burned, Sunday, with his wife, who also succumbed.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
The Battle of Franklin.

St Louis, Dec. 1.-The anniversary of the battle of Franklin, conflict of the civil war. which is claimed by con- federate historians to have been a vic tory for the Lost Cause, was celebrat- ed, Monday, by Missouri veterans who participated.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
COLLEGE BUILDING BURNED.
Main Building at Jewel College at
 Jewel Junction, la, Turned.

Marshalltown, la, Dec 1-The main building of the Jewell Lutheran college, at Jewell Junction, was de- stroyed by fire Monday. Bert Melang. of Randall, la, is missing Several students had narrow escapes The loss on the building is estimated at $25,- 900; insurance, $12,000.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Creditors Get Small Sum.

John c. Lonsdale, receiver of the old Lott road, has filed his final report in federal court at Little Rock, and the same has been approved. He showed the collection of $5,S00, which is to be distributed among creditors holding claims amounting to s6900O, which will give them about per cent.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Shot Himself On n Train.

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. IA pas- senger on a west bound train going to San Francisco shot himself through the left breast at Milton station, two miles west of Sacramento, Sunday. and was brought here, where he died at the city hospital
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Suggests wark of inc Naaa.

New Orleans, Dee. 1.-Guiseppe Inn pozzato. a prominent Italian macaroni manufacturer, was killed Sunday night. The circumstances suggest the work of the mafia, as he was lured to an out-of- theway neighborhood on an apparent lY friendly mission.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Sudden Death.

St. Louis, Dec. 1.-John Ramming an iron manufacturer, was overcome by weakness in a cafe conducted by Charles Weltz, at 16:55 Sunday night, and did five minutes later.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Killed While CIeaning shotgun.

Centralia, H., Dec. 1.-George Ut- treback, farmer near Centralia, was accidentally shot mad killed while cleaning a shotgun Sunday. The entire load took effect in his stomach, and he died instantly.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Alleged Safe Blower Arrested.

Salida. Col, Dec. Fisherman Der lin, said to be wanted at MeCook, Neb., on the charge of blowing open a safe in the McCook branch office of the Fi- delity & Casualty association. of New York city, last June has been arrest ed at Whitehorn, a mining camp in Fremont county.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Chicago Man Dropped Dead.

St. Louis, Dec. 1.-John Ramming aged 60. a lumber dealer of Chicago fell dead while waiting for car at the northwest corner of Third street and Washington avenue. Sunday evening.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Apprentices For the DtAie.

New York. Dec. 1.-The supply ship Culgoa. which sailed. Sunday, for Colon loaded with supplies for the United States squadron at that port, carried 50 apprentices who will be transferred to the auxiliary cruiser Dixie.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Stage of the Rivers.
THE MARKETS.
11V~' Hs Grnin and Provisions.

St . ouis = Flour Patents $3 T0G4. 10; oth ' rades, S3.20q3.95. Wheat-No. ? red, Oats-No. ?, 37za37a4c HaySTimothy. clover. sS.OVulO.50. Lard-Choice steam. 632l2c Pork-New mess. Sli25. Bacon = Clear rib. S1sc. Butter-Creamery, 20ao 24i2c: dairy, l4d1sc. Eggs-Fresh. 24a26c. Wool-Tub- ashed. 20Q3lc; Missouri and Illinois medium eoElbing, 21q21l2ci other grades. 13a2019c.
 Chicago-Closing quotations: Wheat December, S2lsc; old. S21se: May. S14sc: July. 76lsc. Corn-NoVember, 42lse: De- eember. 419s@4la4c; January. 4oAc; May. 42lsc; July. 42lse. Oats-NoVember, 347sc: December. 344sc; May. a4q357sc July, S3l3Q333sc. Pork-January, Sl092; May. S11 221e. Lard-December, s6.45; January. s6. 46lt6 42l2; May. S647i2d6.50. Rlbs-Janu- ary, $5S1l2; May, s6,W12q60j.
 Indianapolis-W Wheat-No. red S5c: No. red S2c. Corn-No. ? white, 40 44c; No. ? yellow, 41444c. Oats-No 2 mixed 35lsc. Hay-Timothy, s9.50Ql1.00.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Transfer of Funds by Telegraph.

New York, Dec IA telegraphic transfer of $700,444 to San Francisco was made. Monday, by the sub-treas ury, for account of local banking inter ests. Further large shipments are likely
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Live Stock Mnrkets.

St uis-Cattle-Fancy exports. S5.0o1 10. butchers $3.754525 stockers. 3.0oGp 3.75; cows and heifers. S2.50n4.75. Hogs Packers s4.25a4.40; butchers, A.25d450; light, Si20d4. 40. Sheep-Mutton sheep. s 10n3 60; lambs. s40o455o
 Indianapolis Cattle-Good to primo steers. $4 50d5. 9. Hogs-Good to prime heavies, S450d4.55; medium and mixed, S435a4. .45. Sheep-Good to choice sheep. s30od3.25; lambs, A20Gt5.25
 Chicago-Cattle-Go to prime steers, 5 15d5.75; poor to medium. SS.5044SO stockers and feeders, $1. 75q4 %; cows, $l. 50 d4 25; heifers, g 00lt4. 75; canners. sl 50R 2.30 calves. sl.75a600: Texas fed steers, $2 75u3. 50; western steers, $3.00Q4 5. Hogs Mixed and butchers. $4. .456p4 10; good to choice heavy, s4 45d4. 65; rough heavy. S4. $ Gi4.45; light. $4 25q450 Sheep-Good to choice wethers. g. 9.756l4 5; fair to choice mixed g.. 75d3 75; western sheep, g. .10a4. Z5: native lambs, t40oq5.i5; western lambs. S4 f0Ir5. GO.
 Kansas City :. Cattle = Native steers. 8 60d4.75 southern steers, g. .5o6l3 S5; southern cows S1. .50a2 50; native cows and heifers. S1 7Sa3T5; stoekers and feeders. 3. 5olf3 90; calves s2.5016o Go; western steers. g.. 751I4 i5; western cows. $l. 60lI2 65 Hogs Heavy. S4 45d4 50; packers $4, 40a4 50, pigs and light, Si 35Gt4. 40. Sheep-Muttons. $. 8 d3 75; lambs S4. 256l5. p; range wetherS, $3.00u3 so; ewes. S2.2Sa32 2.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Reeeiyed Ny the Pope.

Rome. Dec. 1.-The pope, Monday received in private audience Monsignor Robert Seton, of Newark, N. J., titular arehpishop of Heliopolis.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Stolen Mail Pouch Found.

The registered mail pouch which train November has been found. An engineer on the De Witt-Stuttgart road found it at De Witt. It had been cut open and relieved of it's contents. About $500 was secured from the poueh by the miscreants who stole 1t. It was first thought that the bag had been accidentally lost
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03

New York. Dec. 1-Close-Money on call strong. 6Q9 per cent; lowest 6; clos ing bid 6l2 offered at !; time loans firm, 60 days per cent 90 days and six months ing exchange heavy with actual business in bankers bills ct 4S2 40Gi4s3. 45 for de- mand and al 4797sG479. 90 for 50 day bills. Posted rates 4s1QyS1ia and 4s4i2q4S5; com mercial bills 4791ad i79ss. Bar silver 56lS> Mexican dollars 43. Government bonds easiers railroad bonds firm.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03

Will Wood, young farmer resd- ing near Rogers, attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Cotton.
Financial.

Quotations for middling range as foi- lows: St. Louis, Ilsc; New York, n.5oc; Memphis, 107sc.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-03
Arkansas River Improvements.

The annual report upon the improve ment of Arkansas river and of certain rivers in Arkansas and Missouri in the charge of Capt Graham D. Fitch, corps of engineers, U. s. A. has been issued from the government printing office 1t shows that expenditures all together for improving the navigation of the Arkansas river, embracing a long term of years, is as follows: For removing snags. ..s1 ,056, ,e54 13 For original construction
 of works for permanent
 improvements, including
 Little Rock to the
 mouth ..........=...... 903,311 93 For maintenance of works
 for permanent improve
 ment -. ......... 322,293 95 Total expended to June
 30. 1903 .$2, ,2S2. .259 31 UneXpended July 1, 1903. 7S,524 b
 S2,36O, ,7S3 46 Capt. Fitch's report says, among Ot her things
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-05-22
YOcOna Times.

Iocona is as tair AS lilly, as beau
tiful as the rose of Sharon, agriculture,
Horticulture and horticulture can not
be excelled-the Garden of Eden not
excepted.
The new gin company just organized
here, composed of four wealthy gentle.
men, l.. Pugh, J. b. Hodges, A. Bird
and Walter Bryan, are making all
necessary arrangements to saw, and
will have all the modern improve
ments to gin.
While the masses and the classes
are discussing the great issues of the
day, clamoring for leader and for
leadership in 1904, for chief magis-
trate OF our mighty nation, or great
republic, l would not offer myself for a
candidate, but | would like to see the
democrats sagacious enough to pick
out strong and pure man as Hon.
w. S. Mccain, Of Little Rock, to sit in
our next gubernatorial chair. lie
would fill the office with honor and dis
tlnction. IT the democrats would elect
such leader. eschewing the heresies
which have made ship wreck of the
organization, they would prove them
selves worthy OF party that has "A
glorious history, and which may yet
guide the destinles of the state CT Ar
kansas.
Salus populi supremest lex.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-05-22
Palestine Times.

IL Mohler was Reelected scboo,
director Saturday.
Stanley Terrell left SUNDAY tn ;oip
Aleck at Oklahoma City, where they
VIII engage in business. They ara
very popular Young men and leave
many friends here who wish them
much prosperity in their new venture
We welcome to our town DIR II r.
forter, OF Marvel, who has permanent.
ly located here for the practice of his
profession.
Lacy Wynne. popular travelling
man, visited relatives here Saturday
and Sunday.
Fred Cooper, of Brinkley, spent last
Sunday in Palestine.
Mrs. Cecil Dougher, Mrs. leila Hole.
mon and Miss Dale Beard. left SUNDAY
Tor Little Rock, where they will visit
friends for several days. From there
Miss Beard will GO to 8ussellville to
spend the summer.
Our town is improving, c. NJ. Will
klnson is building a new two.story
house, which he says is coffin house.
but the boys say it is dancing hall.
5. f. Sulcer and sons are beginning
the erection of a fine new gin.
There was box supper given at the
hotel Friday evening, the proceeds Of
which went to finish paying for the or
gan for the school. 1t being the first
social affair of the season, nearly all
OF the young people and many of the
married ones participated. Thanks
are due Mr.. and Mrs. Harris for the
very hospitable way in which they en-
tertained their guests.
Our new literary and debating socie-
ty us hourishing and affords much
amusement. On next Friday evening
Kangaroo court will be held, before
which Rufus Tucker will be tried for
trying to marry without chance.
Sunday afternoon, Dave Abel, Cecil
Dougher, Mourning Taylor, Oscar Iar.
ris and Ocie Walker, visited Beck S
Switch, where they were Hospitality
entertained at The home of Ell. Abel
Miss Matte Coffey. of Forrest CITY,
visited here last week, and attended
the supper at the hotel.
Charles Milton and sister, Miss
Maud, and Miss Stella Mullwelland
OF Des Arc, are visiting the family OF
K. S. Tucker.