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The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Fourth Annual Convention of the Society of the Army of the
 Philippines.
THE WELCOMING SESSION
 PRESIDED OVER BY GEN. HALE.
He Told of the Progress Made By the Society since the Last En- campment and Said Tint, Under tine New Laws, Things Were Go- ing on Satisfactorily.

St. Paul Minn., Sept. Twisting veterans of the Army of the Philip pines were escorted from incoming trains to their respective hotels and lodging places Monday The commit tea having in charge the arrangements for the fourth annual convention of the Army of the Philippines estimated that by evening fully 5000 veterans would be housed within the city and that the number would be sweiled considerably by tomorrow. Small delegations preceding the regular dele gations arrived from St. Louis Chi cago. Milwaukee, Pittsburg, Mononga- hela. Denver, Montana, Kansas, Ne braska and South Dakota Sunday and during the night, Wilder Metealf colo mel of the famous Twentieth Kansas regiment, Funston's command Rev. James Mailey, of Nebraska, a chaplain in the war, and Gen. Charles King were among the early arrivals.
 The train bearing Gen Hale, which was scheduled to arrive from the west with delegations from Iowa, Colorado and other states at : a. m was about two hours late in arriving. Gen. Hale proceeded to the home of Gen. Reeves. at Minneapolis, where he will stay during the reunion. At ? o'clock Mon day afternoon the first business seS- sion was held. at which Gen. Hale. as president of the assocation, delivereC an informal address, which consisted mainly of a reeapitulation of his work in organizing individual camps throughout the country. Gen. Hale spoke of the progress made since the lest encampment had revised the con stitution, and stated that under the new laws matters were working out satisfactorily. The usual addresses of welcome were delivered at this meet ing at which Gov. Van Sant spoke on behalf of the state, which was re- sponded to by Gen. Hale in a preface of his annual address. At night tho delegates were entertained at the Com mercial club. The election of officers and selection of the next place of meet ing will be held at the last business meeting Wednesday. On Wednesday evening campfire and public meet ing will be held in the Peoples church at which Gen. Hale will deliver an ad- dress
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
RUNAWAY TRAINS WILD RUN.
It Ran Into Colorado City At Hum dred Miles an Hour-WOrst
 Wreck on Record.

Colorado Springs, Col, Sept. IA Colorado Midland freight train got be- yond the control of the train crew five miles above Manitou at five o'clock Monday morning, and plunged down through Manitou and into Colorado City at an estimated speed of 100 miles an hour In Colorado City the train, which consisted of an engine, a ca boose and Is loaded box cars, plunged into a switch engine on siding, knocking the dead engine over 100 yards and precipitating one of the worst wrecks in the history of west ern railroading. The members of the train crew jumped, leaving the train to its fate, when is was seen that it could not be controlled. No one was injured.
 Estimated less to the railroad com pany is S25000
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Sponsors and Maids of Honor.

The following appointments have been announced by Brig. Gen. NJ NJ. Stuckey Jr.. of Newport command ing the first division of the Arkansas state guard. Sponsor. Miss Ethel Be loate of Jonesboro; maids of honor, Miss Rosina Locke of Eureka Springs and Miss Lucy P Roads of Oseeola; chaperone, Mrs. George A. Hillhouse of Newport
 The war department has advised Maj. Gen Haynes that SO.00O rounds of ammunition will be shipped to Hot Springs for use in the state encamp- ment. '1ne ladies of honor repre-. senting the state guard at large will be as follows: Sponsor in chief, Miss Jeane Bertig of Peragould; maids of honor, Miss billie Nayra of Little Rock and Miss Gertie Myar of Cam den; ehaperone Mrs. Charles T Abeles of Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03

Will Protect Themselves.

Railroad employees of Little Rock have got together and employed coun- sel to protect them from what they claim is a system of extortion prac- ticed by certain collecting agencies. It is claimed men employed on rail- roads in this state have gone to the pay car on numerous occasions to draw their salaries to find that their check was tied up by a garnishment issued on a judgment secured in an other state for debt contracted in this state. It is also claimed that any number Of such garnishments have been run for debts than had been sat isfied, the debtor not only holding re- ceipts for the full amount, but several dollars in excess as a fee to some jus tice or collector. The laws of Ark ansas afford protection against un- serupulous collectors. which is alleged as the reason they go outside the state to procure judgment, in which case the defendant is left in ignorance of such suit until he finds a big bill of cost against him and his wages held up by garnishee.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
CALL ON SECRETARY HAY
Chekib Bey, the Turkish Minister,
 at State Department.
retary Hay. But Wns Reticent to Result.

Washington, Sept 1.-Chekib Bey. the Turkish minister, had a long in- terview, Monday, with Secretary Hay. He refused to discuss the interview stating that he had nothing to com munica-e further than what appeared in the press dispatches Sunday morn ing. After the interview. Secretary Hay visited the navy department. If the Turkish minister requested that the European squadron be kept away from Turkish waters, his request probably can not be granted, even should this government desire to accede to it. as the navy department states that it will be impossible to communicate with either the Brooklyn or San Francisco until they arrive at Beirut. ChekiE Bey assured Secretary Hay that the Turkish government had done nothing wrong, and will use every endeavoT to protect American citizens residing in Turkey. He also discussed the con ditiOns of the insurreetion in Turkey and said that the Turkish government was not responsible for any of the dis
 
 Hays call on Acting Secretary Darling was for the purpose of ascertaining the whereabouts of the European squad. ron, and also what their orders are. There is no intention of changing any orders at present, especially as the ships can not be reached until they ar rive at Beirut No messages of im- portance were received from Minister Leishman Monday,
 Late dispatches from Minister Leish- man give in detail the conditions in Turkey, and do not differ materially in tone from those previously sent. Minister Leishman does not, as re- ported in some quarters, request the withdrawal of the American ships from Turkish waters. While reports by way Of Londan state that no attempt was made upon the life of Nice-Censul Magelssen, official advices so far re- ceived show that such an attempt was made. The present status was known before the ships left Genoa. and this government did not decide to change the orders.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
SEVEN SUSPECTS ARE HELD.
The Draxnet Out For the Perpetra- tors of the Double Murder
 in Chicago Sunday.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-Of the II suspects arrested by the police, following the murder of Frank Stewart and John B. Johnson, employees of the Chicago City Railway Co, and the footing of the eompany's safe, early Sunday morning seven are being held. One arrest. to which some importance is attached, is that of the John Sleuder, a former em- ploye of the company, and who is known to have been in the vicinity at the time the shooting occurred. He is said to have contradicted himself sev- eral times while being questioned by the officers.
 Later in the day, after careful eX- animation of the suspects, the police declared their belief that they had cap tured the ringleader of the band of robbers and murderers and it is re- ported that he has made a confession in which he named his three compan- ions.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
State Paid Reward

Soon after the murder of Sheriff John H. Powers of Johnson county and the footing of the Bank of Clarks- vile on February ,. 1902, the govern or offered a reward of 5000 for the arrest and conviction of the men who were implicated in the crime Since that time two of them, Underwood and Durham, have been hanged, and one of them. Clark, has been sent to the penitentiary for twenty-one years. and rewards of S1,000 each have been paid for them by the state. No re ward was paid for Jim Wallace. who. 1t appears, had nothing to do with the crime. The governor has revoked the old reward of s1.O0O for the arrest and conviction of John Dunne. the only one yet at large who was impli- cated in the crime.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
DUAL TRAGEDY AT ST. LOUIS.
Henry F. i<ceyil Murders His Secret Iy Welded Wife and After
 wards Commits Suicide.

St. Louis, Sept. Annie Schmarr. domestic, employed in the family of Abraham Kellar. was shot three times and fatally wounded, Sunday night, just after returning from a buggy ride, in the rear of the residence of her em- ployer, by Harry Keevil, son of we'll known business man, to whom she was secretly married July g. Keeyil fled. leaving his buggy standing as he had left it, and later committed suicide with the same revolver, in a wood shed in Carondetet, where his body was found shortly after ten o'clock Monday morning.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
IN TOMBS OF THE CEClLS.
Remains of Lord Salisbury Inferred nt Hatfeid-simultnne scrS-
 ice nt Westminstcr Abbey.

London, Sept. f-The remains O. Lord Salisbury were inferred. Monday, beside those of his wife in the burial ground Of the Ceeils at Hatfield. The arrangements were of the most private and simple character. All the children of the deceased were present, as were also Premier Balfour. Lord Selborne and a few intimate neighbors Other wise, the mourners were made up of the dead statesman's tenants, retain CTS and inhabitants of Hatfield. The coffin was carried to and from the par ish church by old retainers.
 Simultaneously memorial service was held in Westminster Abbey, which was attended by representatives of King Edward, Emperor William and other members of royal and imperial families, cabinet ministers, former cabinet ministers, diplomats, including Ambassador Choate and members of the other embassies and a hest of peers, members of parliament and others. The only floral tribute on Lord Salisbury's coffin was wreath sent by Queen Alexandra Other wreaths sent by the king of Portugal and others were used to decorate the graveyard The archbishop of Canter- bury oficiated at the funeral service.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
MIR. BRYAN'S DATES IN OHIO.
He Says They Have Not Been Can ceIIed, But Three of Them Post
 poned Till October,

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 1.-Wm. J. Bryan says that it was press of busi- ness that led to the postponement of his speaking tour in Ohio with Mayor Tom l.. Johnson. Three of the dates will be filled this week and three will be postponed until October.
 "The dates were not cancelled, said MT. BYan; they were postponed be- cause I was unable to reach Ohio 1 will leave Monday evening and will fill three dates. beginning Tuesday night. The other three will be filled in Octo- Der"
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Will Employ a Field Secretary.

At a recent meeting of the execu- tive committee of the State Sunday School Association the chairman was authorized to employ a field secretary. The object of the association is to ele- yate the standard of Sunday School work thoughout the state by arousing a deeper interest in Bible study, by aiding Sunday school teachers in their efforts to improve their teaching by holding conferences for the help of Sunday school officers, by organizing new Sunday schools and strengthen ing weak ones and by directing mis- sionary effort in behalf of all persons who are destitute of Bible instruc- tions. There is in conjunction with the association state primary and junior council, the object of which is the advancement of primary and jun. for Sunday school work in all it's phases in the state of Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
FAMILY FORGED
 INTO SERVIIUDE
3F ert English, an Aged White Man and His Family of Ten Children
 Practically Slaves.
HEY VERB JUGGLED INTO
 SiGiiTG iWAi THEIR LIBERTY.
erntor, His Son, n Merchant ana Justice of the Peace and l. DaiitH field to Answer In the United States Court.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept 1-Marion Prestwood, a wealthy turpentine on orator Of Troy; his son, Noah Prest- wood, merchant and justice of the peace, and Will Goodson. a bailiff. have been bound over to the United States court under bonds of $500 each on the charge of holding Robert English. an aged white man, and his family of ten children, in involuntary servitude.
 According to the testimony, the de- fendant. Prestwood had contract with English. in 1902. by which he was to furnish English and his family with rations, in consideration of the family's working 60 acres on shares.
 When the crop was nearly made. Prestwood ceased to furnish rations. The family was left in destitute cir cumstanees, and Prestwood took pos session of the crop.
 English undertook to get work for himself and boys m the neighborhood to support his family One of the ehil- dren was sick, being near death.
 Prevented Them Getting Work
 Prestwood tried to prevent the old man from getting work. and proceeded to have him and the boys arrested by making aftdaYits before Noah Prest- wood, his son, charging the Englishes with burning some of his turpentine 0oXes
 This charge. it was admitted on the stand was absolutely groundless. but the excuse was given that he had En- Slish arrested because the old man re- fused to put out the fire and got mad when requested to do so.
 Goodson arrested the Englishes, car ried them befe"e Noah Prestwood. the justice, and, it is alleged. they were informed that the case was not bail able, and that they would have to go to jail
 The justice did not place any case on the docket against the family, and warrants were not returned to any court by the bailiff
 Forced Them Into Servitude
 When the Englishes were being car ried to jail they decided to accept the compromise offered to give their serv- ices until 1905, in order to pay the damage done to the turpentine boxes, which was t--e amount agreed upon to be paid for the labor of English and his two boys.
 The evidence showed that it was inn possible for the family to live on the allowance made. and Prestwood ceased to furnish rations when one of the boys tried to get additional work in the neighborhood.
 me appearance of the victims was startling The boys did not hnow their ages and could not read or write They were sallowfaeed and hollow-eyed and their lips were white, showing that they did not receive sufficient suste- nance The old father. bent with age, hunchbacked and nearly blind, was a picture of Restitution and despair
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Game and Fish Laws Summarized.

A member of the last general as sembly summarzes the fish and game laws of the state as follows:
 l. Quails may be hunted from the 1st day of November to the 18th day of February.
 2. Deer from the 1st day of Sep tember until the 1st day of February
 8 Turkey from the 1st day of Sep tember until the 1st day of May.
 f. It is unlawful to sell or barter any buck. doe, fawn. wild turkey, pin hated grouse. or quail or any other wild fowl or bird whatsoever. The only game that can be sold is bear rabbits and squirrels.
 5 It is unlawful to export, ship remove or carry from this state any game of any kind whatsoever
 G. The law in regard to catching fish remains unchanged.
 T. It is unlawful, however, to ship export or carry any game fish out oi this state.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Convict Guard Shot.

Lester Horton, guard over crew of convicts employed in laying steel on the Fort Smith road. was acci- dentally shot and fatally wounded. Horton was handed revolver by Warden Kinslow. which slipped from his hand and struck a rock and was discharged. The ball struck Horton near the left nipple and came out be- low the point of the shoulder. passing through the left lung and just above the heart
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Congress of Actuaries.

ternational congress of actuaries met in this city Monday. The delegates in- clude men from several foreign coun- tries. Secretary of Commerce George B. Cortelyou, who is an honorary menv ber was delegated by the president to open the session and delivered an ad- dress. The session will continue for the week
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
DENIED BY FATHER CUSHING.
His Retreat to Gethsemane is Not For Life, But Simply For
 Month or Less.

Louisville, Ky, Sept 1-Father John H. Cushing denied the story emanating from Denver that he had been ordered to Gethsemane and there to remain practically a prisoner for life. because of his long fight upon Bishop Matze. Fr Cushing has been sent into retreat at the Trappist mon astery for a month or less by Arch bishop Falconio and immediate there after will return to his diocese in Den yer
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
WELL-KkOWN CINCINNATIAN.
Death of John Carlisle, n Formerly Wei1-K Wealthy Rail-
 road Constructor.

Cincinnati, Sept. 1.-John Carlisle, one of the most prominent and former- ly one of the wealthiest men in Cin- cinnati. died, Monday, aged 67 years He constructed part of the Ohio & Mis- sissippi railway. was formerly vice. president of the Cincinnati, Hamilton x Dayton railway and trustee of the Southern railway. He built the Chat teroi railway from Ashland to Rich ardson, Ky, to develop his coal lands and was largely interested in buildings and business in Cincinnati
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Assaulted by Moonshiners.

E. H. Fisher, a prominent merchant at Crystal Springs, about twenty miles west of Hot Springs, was way laid on public road and murderously assaulted by some unknown parties. He was found in a demented condi- tion, with a fractured skull, broken eollarbone and an ugly cut clear across his face It is believed the as- sault was made by moonshiners, as Fisher had been active in breaking up illicit distilling in his neighborhood.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Broke n Worlds Record.

Sacramento, Cal. Sept. 1.-Jacob Gruhler, of the Sacramento Helyetla Shooting club, has broken the worlds record at 200 yards, German 25-ring target, by making 463 out of a possible 800. The record. heretofore held by Dr. nogers, of San Francisco, was 461 out of 800.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Jail Delivery.

Six negro prisoners made their es- cape from the Jonesboro jail by means of files and saws manufactured from the steel springs taken from the pris- oner's shoes. Those who escaped were: Arch Scott, under sentence of death for killing his mother-in-law in Mississippi county and whose case is pending in the supreme court; Hen ry Smith, assault, and Wm. Fox, Wm. Stout and Dink Taylor, burglary.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Bound for Beirut.

Genoa, Sept. 1.-The United States cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco which sailed from Genoa, Sunday even- ing, are bound for Beirut, and not for Port Said, as previously eabled. The Maehias previously sailed for Port Said, where she will coal.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
He Pasted Too Long.

Pratt, Kas., Sept. Judge c. J. Ellis, one of the best lawyers in west ern Kansas, is dead at his home in this city. He had followed a theory of fasting to cure dyspepsia and had gone 37 days without food.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Notion ONcrrmIeI.

Jefferson City, Mo, Sept. 1.-Judge Timmons oyerruled the motion in ar rest of judgment in the case of State Senator Sullivan, convicted of solicit ing a brihe from Whitney Layton fer his vote on the alum bill. The case will be appealed to the Kansas City court of appeals
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
\ Rigid Qunrantine.

Laredo, Tex, Sept. 1.-The rigid quarantine established against Monte rey, Mexico, is being enforced against all train crews Among those com pelled to submit to a five-days' quaran- tine is Consul General Philip C. Han na, of Monterey.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
DenOu Mayor Low.

New York, Sept. 1.-The Liquor Dealers association of New York met, Sunday and passed resolutions de- nouncing Mayor Low and announcing that the association has determined to enter the municipal campaign this year.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Ferdinand Returning to Bulgaria.

Kustendji, Roumania, Sept l. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria em- parked here at midnight on the Bull garian gunboat Nadiejda and sailed for Burgas, Bulgaria.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
 German Naval Changes.

Berlin, Sept IA cabinet order just Issued assigns Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia to command the naval sta ton at Kiel Admiral kosster suc- ceeds the prince in command of the first active squadron.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Cnse of Senator Matthe,ys Re.et.

Jefferson City, Mo, Sept 1-Judge Hazel, of the circuit court. reset the case of the state versus Senator Mat thews. on the charge of bribery. for November 16, the first day of the No- vember term of the Cole county court. The case was reset by agreement of attorneys
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Twas Simply q Small Boat.

Vienna, Aug. 31.-The report from Cadiz, Spain, that the Austrian torpedo cruiser, Renter had foundered off that port, arose from the fact that one of the boats of the Renter foGndered The boat crew were saved.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Prominent Denyerite Dead.

Denver. Col. Sept. 1.-Frederick Steinhouer died Sunday of cholera morbus He was from 1878 to 1899 president of the board of trustees of the state school of mines and has been called the founder of Denver's school system
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Minnesota state Fair.

St. Paul, Minn.. Sept. 1-The Min nesota state fair was formally opened Monday The weather is fine. The, opening ceremonies were held in the big stock tent, and Senator Fairbanks of Indiana, delivered the principal ad dress.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Planters Oppose the Loop.

In the county court of Mississippi county Judge l.. D. Rozell granted the petition for an injunction against the St Francis levee board, applied for by number of planters and citizens of Pecan Point, who are opposed to the construction of the proposed loop of new levee around and in back of Golden Lake and the abandonment of the old line
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
One-Half of Town Dry.

Bowie county. Texas, in which a portion of Texarkana is located, has voted against liquor license. The prohis will now move the battle ground to Miller county, and endeavor to make the whole town of Texarkana dry
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
The Carnegies Coming Home.

London Sept. 1.-Mr. and Mrs. An drew Carnegie will be passengers on the White Star line steamer Celtic, which sails from Liverpool for New York, Friday September 1.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
King Alfonso On n Tour.

Madrid, Sept 1.-King Alfonso, ac- companied by the Prince and Princess of Asturias, has left San Sebastian on a provincial tour. The first stop was made at Estella. Navarro, the former Carlist capital.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Rev. J. S. J. Mcdonnell. DD.

Philadelphia. Sept. 1.-Rev. J. S. J. Mcconnell, D. D., recording secretary of the board of church extension of the Episcopal church, died, Monday, after a protracted illness.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Coolest Summer on Record.

New York, Sept With the last day of the month, the summer of 1903 in New York passes into history as the coldest recorded by the weather bureau It has brought woe to sum mer hotelkeepers.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Fatal Mine Accident.

Victor, Col. Sept. Wesley Me Chesnie was instantly killed and Arche Le Montague probably fatally injured by the caving in of stope in mine which they were working near Cameron.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Returning to Work.

Philadelphia. Sept 1.-Striking em- ployes of the textile mills operated by John and James Dobson, numbering 2,- 200, have returned to work
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Died Suddenly

Paris. Sept 1-The Turkish consul general at Marseilles, NJ Gatanaki. died, Sunday evening suddenly while preparing to give great feast in hon. or of the sultap next Tuesday.