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The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
| SCANDAL AT LOUISVILLE
While Fire Ragged at Louisville, Ky.,
 Bremen Looted Stores.
merous Valuable Articles Found Secreted in Lockers.

Louisville, Ky, Nov 22.-Although the fire which destroyed the Masonic Temple building threatened to sweep an entire city block, it is claimed the iiremen found time to loot stores.
 At least five firemen are concerned, and detectives have found valuables taken from burning stores in lockers and under mattresses in the engine houses. Shoes were stolen by the dozen pairs. fine pipes were carried off, a number worth $150 being taken from one case i'll Fowler's Grug store. The box office of Hopkins theater was ri- fled, desks broken open and trunks in dressing rooms smashed.
 In Rogers & Krull's jewelry store sil- yer opera glasses and bric-a-brac worth $1, 900 were carried away.
 It is alleged that firemen were seen to sit in shoe stores while tLe fire was raging over their heads and deliber- ately try on shoes until they found a pair that fitted. Then the old ones were thrown away.
 Charges are made that one engine company returned home with three dozen pairs of shoes.
 Mayor Grainger instituted an inyes- tigation as soon as he heard of the charges He ordered the chief of po- lice to search every engine house. The search resulted in the finding of fine opera glasses, valuable pipes and sil- yer spoons. The men in whose lockers the articles were found were put under surveillance.
 The mayor refuses to give out the names of the men at present, but says they will ba prosecuted after dismissal from the fire department.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Delayed Rennrt. .Issued.

The third annual report Of the Ar kansas railroad commission has at last been issued. The report shows that the past year has been fraught with great prosperity to both people and railroads. The traffic of the roads has increased to the full capacity to handle. There has never before been such an era of progress and railroad development in the state as the past year has brought. The mileage in- crease in railroads in Arkansas for the year ending June 20. 1902, is 1882 miles, with a decrease (roads aban- doned) of 4301, leaving a net increase of miles built to 1369f. The total number of charters granted new rail- road companies from July 1. 1901 to June 20. 1902. was fifteen. with total number of miles proposed of S39. hay ing a total amount of capital stock of $f0,S42,500.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Proposed New Railroad.

The state board of railway incorpo- ration has granted charter to the Little Rock and Northern Arkansas Railroad company. The incorporators propose to erect a direct line from Lit tie Rock to Springfield. Mo. The charter is a renewal Of one granted to the same parties about a year ago. One of the chief promoters of the line states that over $100,000 have already been expended in surveying. etc, and that work would now be under way but for slight hitch in financing the scheme. Fhe incorporators express themselves as positive the road will be built, as financial arrangements have partially been completed with eastern and European capitalists.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Call for Meeting ofHorticuIturisls

Hon. John r. Logan of Sloan Springs, president of the Arkansas State Horticultural Society, has is. sued the following call:
 "The twenty-fourth annual session of this society will be held at Van Buren January F, 13 and II, 1904 and it will be one of the most inter. esting and important meetings ever held in the state. Van Buren is To- cated in the largest peach and straw berry belt in the state. The city and fruit growers will do everything to make the stay of the delegates pleas ant.
 All lines of horticulture will be discussed by able and experienced horticulturists from all parts of this state and Missouri.
 "Tho agricultural department at Washington is taking an interest in our work. and will send lecturers from different departments to this meeting. Among others will be Dr. Herman Van Schrenk of that depart ment, who has charge of the Missis- sippi valley laboratory at St. Louis. and who is an expert in plant indus try Farmers institute work will be given considerable attention at this meeting John Hamilton, farmers institute specialist of the agricultural department will deliver very in structiYe lecture on farmers inst- tutes. Prof. R. l.. Bennett, director of farmers institutes of Texas will also be present. Other able speakers will also be present. Dr. H. $. Hartzog. president of the University of Arkan- sas, will deliver one of his character istie. pleasant and instructive lee lures. Dr. R. R. Dinwiddie tacteri- olOgist of the agricultural experiment station, will deliver a valuable lec- ture on parasite fungi that should be heard by every farmer in the state. The worlds fair will come in for It's share. and addresses along these lines will be delivered by Hon. r. W. Ty- Ter. chief of the department of horti- culture of the worlds fair. St. Louis and Hon. George R. Belding presi- dent of the Arkansas worlds fair com mission. These are only some of the attractions of this meeting Besides these, all the large and successful fruit growers of Arkansas a1d Nils, souri will be present. Watch for the full program that will appear early in December. I would like to see delegates from every county in the state and will authorize and request county judges to send five delegates to this meeting Railroads have made rate of one fare, plus 50 cents, from all parts of the state. and any one interested in horticulture either for profit or pleasure. cannot afford to miss this meeting"
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
ARE UNABLE TO AGREE.
Opposing Counsel Unable to Agree Upon n Form of Decree In the
 PhiIo $. Bennett Will Case

New Haven, Conn, Nov 22-The in- ability of opposing counsel in the case of the will of the late Philo S. Bennett to agree on the form of the formal de- cree to be entered in the probate court proceedings was made manifest, Satur- day when Judge Henry Stoddard, as counsel for Mrs. Bennett, the widow, and other heirs, filed with Judge Liv- ingston w. Cleaveland. of the court, his draft of the form of degree. Wit. it, Judge Stoddard submitted note to the court saying that Attorney Hewitt, of counsel for Wm. J. Bryan, the executoI of the will, had been unable to agree with him as to the wording of the de- cree. the inference being that MT. He witt will also submit his idea of the for the decree should take and that the court will have to settle the mat ter
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
STUBBORN FIRE AT ST. LOUIS.
Ihe East Wing of the koken Iron Works Plant at St. Louis De-
 strGyed by Fire.

St. Louis, Nov 22.-A stubborn fire, which was discovered at s:30 o'clock riday night and lasted until after mid night, destroyed the east wing of the keken iron works building at Chou teau and Manchester avenues, and en- tailed loss estimated at from $50 .000 to s75.0OO. The loss is fully covered by insurance
 The origin of the fire has not been definitely settled, but 1t is supposed to Lave been caused by electric wires. as several of them were observed sputter- ing in the building after the flremen ar rived. TLree alarms were turned in after the blaze was discovered, and it was two hours determined fight for the dozen fire crews that were sum- moned to the blaze before 1t was under control
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
OTHERWISE UNNOTICEn

George F. Miller, of Fern Ridge, Mo. showed a pumpkin weighing 102 pounds at the farmers institute corn show at Clayton. Mo, Friday.
 The record of exports for October snows an average of over s5,000, 900 per day.
 A St Louis Folk club has been or ganized to secure nomination of the Circuit Attorney for governor.
 Henry c. Bell, editor of the Potosi (Mo) Independent. is in Washington, D. C., with his family for the winter.
 Senator NewIands has introduced a joint resolution inviting Cuba to be- come state of the United States.
 Plans are partially complicated for the worlds press parliament, to be held in St. Louis during week beginning May 16 1901.
 Among other bills introduced by Senator Gockrell, of Missouri, are two to repay damages sustained by churches in the civil war.
 Senor Briesta, tutor to King Alfonso of Spain. was wounded by a shot from an unknown man, who fired thrice at him point blank.
 The Indian exhibit which the govern ent is to make at the Worlds fair will be the most elaborate and compre- hensive ever attempted.
 Former Gov Fifer, of Illinois, has withdrawn from the race for the guber- material nomination on the republican ticket.
 An appropriation to protect lands in St. Louis. Mo, county against overflow of the Missouri river has been present. ed in the senate by Senator Stone.
 A Wabash train ran over and killed James Hossiter, crossing keeper, at Danville, III.
 Oil has been struck at Westyille, a town in the extreme eastern part of Cherokee nation, at the junction of the Kansas City-Southern and Frisco. The oil was struck at BIO feet, and is in paying quantities.
 Hart P Danks a music composer of national repute and formerly noted singer, was found dead in his boarding house at Philadelphia.
 Joseph Lee, an inmate of the sol ders' home at Danville, H.. fatally stabbed Harvey Schaffer. Lee objected to Schaffer talking to woman friend of his (Lee's).
 The livery stable, of McIntire 6 Grinstead, at Windsor, Mo, was burned, Friday, together with all it's contents, including 63 horses. 40 ye- hicles and many tons of feed.
 Thomas H. Carter president of the national Worlds fair commission, has submitted to President Roosevelt an exhaustive report, showing the prog ress of work from its inception to date.
 D. V. Miller, of Terre Houte, and Jo- seph NJ. Johns, of Rockville, Ind, were acquitted, at Cincinnati. of the charge of conspiracy to eXtort a bribe from John J. Ryan, made by the post office department
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
CLAUS SPRECkELS ILLNESS.
The Illness of the Western Sugar King Not Nearly as Serious
 Reported.

San Francisco. Nov. 22.-The sensa. tonal reports of the illness of Claus Speckels, the millionaire sugar manu- facturer of this city. greatly exagger- ate his condition, which is not consid- cred at all serious by his physicians. According to the statements of the fam fly and the medical men in attendance. 4dr. Spreckels Is merely suffering from cold, which does not cause the slightest alarm. Some weeks ago he Is said to have had a light attack of paralysis, but from that he entirely re- covered. It is expected that he will b. out in a day or two.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
lie lnspector's Fate.

Horace McDaniel, a tie inspector accidentally shot and killed himself at Newport with a revolver he had borrower for self protection. Me-Dan- iel and Jack Hall, who entered the formers room with a Winchester, had rough and tumble fight, but were separated by a third party Hail left the hotel declaring he would kill Mcdaniel. Fearing another visit, Me Daniel borrowed a revolver and re- tired, keeping the weapon in his hand. During the night the weapon in some manner was discharged the ball passing through McDaniels breast
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
FIFTY YEARS A MASON.
GrHnd Inspector General Martin Col Iins of the scottish Rite of St.
 Louis Celebrates His Jubilee.

St. Louis. Nov. 22-In commemora- tion of his fiftieth year as Mason, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of St. Louis, at the Scottish Rite cathedral, Friday night, gave a testimonial banquet to Martin Collins. sovereign grand inspector general of the order.
 Three hundred masons, many of them from out of the city, gathered in the banquet room of the cathedral to cele- brate the masonic and golden jubilee of the inspector general Among the guests from a distance were Congress man James D. Richardson, sovereign grand commander, ranking mason of the world
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
DECIDED FOR COLUMBIA.
Columbia College May Inherit the Hesiduary Estate of stephen
 Whitney Phoenix.

New York, Nov 22.-The appellate division of the supreme court has de- cided that the trustees of Columbia college are empowered to inherit the residuary estate of stephen Whitney Phoenix, who died in 1881. The exc cutors found that the bequest was worth $531 ,000 The college already has come into over s1S1 900 of the estate in bonds and securities. Some of the heirs contested on the ground that the college, under its charter, can not hold real estate with an income exceeding S20,00o year.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
School Funds Distributed

! The last payment on the annual ap- portionment of the common school fara has been made to the various counties, 'he total amount distributed being s53S, ,004.56 About $15S,000 has been paid out on the Confederate pension fund. leaving about $4,000 of that fund to be distributed. These disbursements reduce the cash on hand in the state treasury to below the s1,000000 mark Of the cash ROW in, the treasury about $3s0,000 is to the credit of the state capitol fund.-
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
BATES ORDERED TO DENVER.
Eai.-Gcn. John (. Bates Ordered to Report for Duty at Denver
 Duty Not Discicsed.

Omaha, Nov. 22.-Maj. Gen. John c. Bates, who transferred to Maj Gen. Sumner the command of the depart ment of Missouri, received orders to report for duty at Denver, Col. The order came from the war department at Washington, but Gen. Bates refused to discuss its contents.
 Asked if the strike of Colorado min CTS was responsible for his going west, the general said he was unable to re- ply He left for Denver at 4:30 Satur- day afternoon.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
TO BE USED AS A FLAG POLE.
The steel Mnst Of Shamrock III. Pre- scented by Capt. Barr to the
 Town Of Cape May, '. J.

New York, Nov 22.-The steel mast of the Americas cup challenger Sham rock III. has been presented to the town of Cape May, N. J, to be used as a flag pole. It is 15S feet long. The gift was made by Capt. Barr, skipper of the defending yacht Reliance, he having bought the challenger for the materials 1t contained.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Ruildinu for Colored Masons.

The contract for the completion of the colored Masonic temple in Pine Bluff, which was dedicated with much ceremony several months ago, has been let to Contractor Patrick Powel of Little Rock. The building, wher completed, will be the finest in Pine Bluff, and perhaps one of the prettiest in the state It will be four stories high and it will be finished in pressed brick, granite, limestone and terra cotta.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
BIG GAMBLING FRANCHISE.
The Greek Government Grants a Franchise for Gambling at Cor
 fa for S2o0,000 Year.

New York, Nov 22-The Alpenber- ger Spielbank on the payment of about $200,000 yearly has received. according to Herald dispatch from Berlin,a con cession from the Greek government for gambling at Corfu for 56 years. It will begin operations December 15.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
orran Plays Without Performer.

A most interesting story comes from Asbury NJ E. Church, South, in the western part of Little Rock vouchsafed for by Rev. T. Y. Ramsey and Rev Walker Lewis. It appears that while Dr. Lewis was at church for midweek services, and waiting for the time to open, the organ sounded two notes, clearly and distinctly heard by all in the church. There was no one near the organ, and investigation could find no mouse or other object that could have caused the strange sound. It was heard once more that evening The following week, while pr. Ramsey was there, precisely the same thing occurred, and again could 10 solution be found.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
\ SENSATION
 IN MICHIGAN
Warrants Issued for Seventeen Former City Officials of Grand
 Rapids, Mich.
ARE CHARGED WITH BRIBERY
 IN CITY WAFER SUPPLY SCHEME.
Former City Attorney Lant k. Snls- bury Has Made Complete Com fession, According to Which the Indicted Men Sold Themselves Very CheapIS.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Nov. 22-War- rants have been issued for II former city officials, charging them with ac- cepting a bribe In connection with the famous Garman-Cameron scheme for supplying the city with water from Lake Michigan. All of the warrants are the result of the confession made by former City Attorney Lant K. Sals- bury on his return last week from serving a two-years' term in the De- troit house of correction for breaking the federal banking law in connection with the scheme
 Tired of Suffering Alone.
 While in prison Salsburys convic- tion on bribery charge in the state courts in connection with the same matter was affirmed by the supreme court. and with the prospect of being returned to prison, Salisbury went to the prosecutors office and made lengthy confession, which resulted in the issuance of the warrants. Follow ing are those indicted: Former Mayor George k. Perry, State Senator David Burns, Corey P. Bissell, former mem Der of the board of public works, and the following aldermen, who were in office when the attempt was made to put the water deal through: James McColl, Peter Depagter, Jacob Ellen, Malachi Kinney, John T. Donovan, Ja- cob Mol, Abraham Ghysels, Charles Johnson, Ryner Stonehouse, Daniel Lozier, John McLachlan, Clark Slo- cum, John Muir and Adria Shriver.
 They Sold Themselves CheapIy.
 The amounts the respondents are charged with having received out of the alleged poodle fund range from s200 to $3,333. Revelations of the morning in the service of the warrants show that the common council was controlled. during the attempt to put through the water scheme, with the II votes which included both democrats and republicans. The aldermen are charged with having received $500 to $500 each
 Made Full Confession.
 Mayor Perrys share, it is charged in the warrant. was $3,333, and Corey P. Bissell is charged with receiving $500, while State Senator Burns is alleged to have received S200 for his support
 It has developed that Salsbury's first confession made last week, was not so complete as the prosecution had hoped for. Prosecutor Ward went to work at once upon the leverage of fered by the incomplete statement, and secured enough additional evidence, so that Salisbury was summoned again Friday night for a conference The result, the prosecutor says, was a statement which is regarded as com plete.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Says She Was Deceived.

Dr. Carney was arrested at Van Buren a few days ago at the instiga- ton of his wife on the charge of per jury Mrs Carney alleges that she ar rived at Fort Smith with her husband nearly three years ago. but that she was later induced to go to Joplin. Mo, and that during her absence Carney secured a divorce in Sebastian county, falsely swearing to his place of resi- denre.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
MAy.-GEN. 5. 5. SUMNER.
!. -. -.-., Ion.I.Iander Of the Depart ment of the Missouri Enters
 Upon His Duties.

Omaha, Neb., Nov 22.-Maj.- j.-Gen. John c. Bates, commanding the de- partments of the lakes and the Mis- souri. has turned over the department of the Missouri to It's new commander. Mai Gen. s. s. Sumner Nearly all the officers in the department of the Missou- ri, including Maj. Smith Van Leer, chief engineer of the department at Fort Leavenworth, were present. No imme- diate change in the personnel of the staff will occur, and Maj. E. J. McCler nand will remain as chief of staff.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Gen. Bellies, ReDort.

Capt F. c. Boles, [. S A, stationed at Fort Crook. Neb.. has submitted his report to the adjutant general of the United States army on the encamp- ment of the state guard, held at Hot Springs in September Capt. Boles recommends that the next encamp- ment be held by regiment of fifteen days duration The guard. on Octo- Der 1. was composed of 2.029 men, in cludng officers.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
IS IT FRED STRUBE?
A Young Man Arrested Near Pelsin, Ill.,, Who Answers the Descrip-
 ton of Fred Strube.

Peoria, H.. Nov 22-A young man who answers the description of Fred Strube, who is wanted in connection with the killing of Alice Henninger, of Topeka. Ill, was caught near Pekin, H., by Sheriff Slay of Tazwell eoun- ty The prisoner looks much like Strube, but he has not been identified.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Failed to Prove Common Law Mar
 riage.

Lillie Belle Pierce, suing for share of the late Col. l.. F .Imbodens estate on the ground that she was the com mon law wife of the deceased lost her suit in the St. Louis circuit court The result of the suit will be of inter est to many in Arkansas, because of the fact that of Col Imboden's large estate, much consists of property in this state. He was we'll known at Pocahontas and other points in north Arkansas
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Heavy Loss by Water.

St, Louis, Nov. 22-Water that pourned from bursted supply pipe in the shoe factory of the Wertheimer- Swarts Shoe Co, at Nineteenth and Chestnut streets, in four hours before the leak was discovered Saturday morning, caused loss estimated at 900.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
It is Not strubc.

Pekin, H., Nov 22.-The man arrest ed here, Friday, supposed to be Fred Strube, turns out not to be the man wanted for the murder of Alice Hen ninger at Topeka, III. People who know Strube have arrived here to identify him, but say he is not Strube.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Alleged Horse Tl.iet Killed.

Frank Jones, a farmer living near Eureka Springs. shot and killed Q man who was attempting to steal a horse from his barn. At the inquest the alleged thief proved to be L. B. Adams. former employe of the Mis- souri Pacific railroad Friends of the dead man believe that he was insane, as he had been acting strangely for .SOrln fine
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-26
Three Families Homeless.

St. Louis. Nov. 22.-A three story brick house occupied by the family of Fred Meyer and two other families, was destroyed by fire few minutes after noon Saturday. The families escaped. but were unable to save more than a few of their personal effects.