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The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
New Railroad Incorporated.

The Central Railroad of Arkansas, which is to run from Paris, Logan county, to Hot Springs, has been in- coEporated with capital stock of s3 900, ,000 It is said that work on the new line will be begun as soon as the weather will permit. The road. according to the route which has been surveyed. will be 150 miles long and will pass through Logan, Yell. Perry, Montgomery and Garland counties.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
After Collectors Money.

A single burglar blew open the safe in the law office of Woods & billiard at Melbourne and secured small amount of money together with a large number of notes and other valu- able papers. The robber then stole a horse from a neighboring stable and rode to Mount Olive, where he aban- doned the animal and escaped on a train. It is thought that the robber was after the tax collectors funds which were supposed to be in the safe.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.

Losses Have Abkorbed the Entire
 Capital and Surplus.
 Washington, March 1.-The failure of the bank, it is ~aid at the treasury department, was due to losses which absorbed the entire capital and sur plus, leaving a deficiency in assets, which are of a slow character and of poor grade, consisting largely of phosphate and lumber mill machin- cry, Insurance policies, real estate, etc. 4ae bank has liabilities of $375.- 1S2.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
Bonds Floated.

Bonds for the construction of the proposed Morning Star railroad in northern Arkansas to the amount of s3,500000 have been fioated with the Equitable Trust Co, of New York. The line of the proposed road as it has been surveyed, extends from Newport to Yellville The road will pass through portion of Jackson county and traversing the richest az ricultural portion of Independence county and the granite section of Stone and Baxter counties, will tap the rich zinc district in Marion coun-
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
Increases for Arkansas postoffices.

According to announcement made by the postoffice department at Wash ington, practically every clerk in the Little Rock postoffice will receive an increase in salary of s100 per year. The Little Rock office is also given two additional clerks at 5000 per year. The clerks at Pine Bluff, Hell ena and Fort Smith are given an in crease in salary and Pine Bluff and Fort Smith are each given one addi tional clerk
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
Prison For Umbrella Thief.

A man was fined s10 and given ten days in jail at Eureka Springs for stealing an umbrella from Ed Delos, farmer residing near that city. The thief was A. NJ. McDon- aid, agent for Chicago portrait en- company. Mcdonald plead ed guilty, but said 1t was raining when he called at the house and no one was at home he took the um- brella because he needed it.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
FRIDAY, MARCH l3.

In the house the King antitrust bill was postponed for one week by vote of A to 39.
 Judge Holland intoduced a resolution in the house censuring MT. McGuigan for the statement made by him to the effect that a certain sum of money was raised two years ago to defeat the Will son anti-gambling bill.
 After explanations the resolution was withdrawn.
 The senate transacted but little busi- ness adjourned till Monday.
 The Senate.
 A number of bills were passed by the senate. but most of them were of a local nature.
 Senator Short called up S. B. I'll, re- quiring the display of yellow flag on any house wheresmallpox or any in- feetious disease exist. The bill passed with only one dissenting vote
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
Worlds Fair Souvenir.

Manager Milan of the Arkansas worlds fair commission, has an nounced that canvas of the entire state will be made for the sale of Arkansas souvenir buttons. The work will be done by the county boards and agents appointed by them. The but tons, of which 10000 have been or dered, are apple shaped and bear a picture of the proposed new state house
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
Flood lnnerils Re sidents.

All the low land between Pine Bluff and Pastoria has been submerged and residents of that district, most of whom are negroes, have been com pelled to flee for their lives. One steamer carried fifty-fve negro refu- gees to Pine Bluff Six hundred men were put to work to strengthen the levees south of Pine Bluff.
 Governor Davis has appointed J. N. Crenshaw of Texarkana treasurer of Miller county to succeed J. J. Peavey,
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19

Senator Yaughter introduced S B. 2S1. to prohibit inferior courts from hold Ing sessions during the term of circuit court in any county.
 s. B. 232. providing that testimony of persons convicted of crime be ac- cepted for what it is worth by jury, was introduced by Mir Huddleston
 Senator Caldwclls bill limiting the consecutive hours of labor of certain railroad employees to 16 hours. was read third time and passed-ayes 16. noes 6.
 Senator Matlocks bill authorizing the attorney general to employ an assistant In prosecuting suits for back taxes due the state, was read third time and passed.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
SATURDAY, MARCH 14.

The house disposed of number of bills, most of which were of minor i'm portance.
 The bill introduced by Mir. Campbell of Pulaski ceding portion of the grounds of the blind school to the city of Little Rock for street was de- feated.
 The house adjourned at noon until Monday morning.
 The senate was not in session.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
THURSDAY, MARCH 12.

The house defeated the Briant bill and blacks
 The bill was previously passed in the house but came up on reconsideration.
 The senate adopted resolution set ting March 24 as the date for begin ming the trial of Chancellor Leather man.
 The house accepted the senate amend ment to the Martineau sidewalk bill.
 The Senate.
 Senator Kings bill granting addi- tional powers to the railroad commits sion in the matter of regulating through joint rates. was taken up.
 Senator Butt spoke in favor of the bill. He said that one reason the com mission did not give satisfaction was because 1t did not have sufficient power.
 Senator Sengel said the commission had done but little good.
 The bill passed-22 to G.
 A resolution was adopted fixing March 24 as the date for hearing the articles of impeachment against Chancellor Le- land Leatherman.
 Senator Vaughns bill providing for copies of pleadings and complaints in courts of record passed.
 S B. v (Hardy), providing for the registration of all contracts with the circuit clerk where title is retained by the vendor when the property is sold to a third party. was passed.
 S. B. l10 CHinkle). compelling the specific performance of contracts re- lating to real estate and personal prop erty. passed
 The senate refused refused to return Whitthorne anti gambling bill to the house.
 The House.
 The bill compelling the laying of sidewalks in cities of the first class was called up by MT. Martineau. who moved that the house concur in the senate amendment making the bill apply also to cities of the second class
 Mir Du Laney opposed concurrence. He said the cities should be required to put in street crossings at the same time.
 The motion to concur prevailed.
 MT. Keso introduced a bin regulat- ing the business of insurance and build ment was adopted exempting fraternal companies or associations from the pro visions of the bill.
 II B. 3S0, Co prohibit the stoping of railroads trains on road crossings for q longer time than ten minutes passed by unanimous vote.
 Speaker Moore apointed A committee from the house to redistriet the chan cery districts of the state
 Mir Hill introduced bill making the governor. secretary of state. treasureer auditor attorney general. land commis- sioner and agricultural commissioner a board to manage the state charitable institutions.
 H. B. 263 (Brooks) compelling rail- rosds to build switches and preventing discrimination against shippers. passed without opposition.
 On motion of MT. Hooker. the house invited Rev. R. Amos, colored, of Ash ley county. to adress the house on the subject of industrial education for the negro.
 The Briant bill segregating school tax paid by whites and blacks was taken up, the vote by which the bill passed having been reconsidered
 Mesrs. Weaver. Crutcher. Can't Whit thorne and Kerwin opposed the bill on grounds of unconstitutionality and in justice.
 Mir Pindall adressed the house in sup port of the bill.
 pr. Briant closed the debate in favor of the bill. and on roll call 1t was de- feated.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
The Senate.

S. B. 145 (Cotham), providing for the collection of costs and attorneys fees in all suits for damages against fire. life and health insurance companies. was passed.
 The committee apointed by the house to conduct the prosecution of Chan cellor Leatherman presented a report.
 S B. 1S3, providing that insurance companies shall make an annual ae- counting to policy holders. was taken up.
 Senator Butt, who introduced the bill. stated that he had done so by re- quest, but having heard that attempts were being made to hold up the in surance companies, he wished to sever his connection with the bill.
 Senator Sengel read letter written to him by general agent of life in suranee company giving the name of the author of the letter. stating that ex-Senator McNemer of Little Rock. at whose instance the bill was introduced, sent for him and offered to kill the bill for $500. The letter further said that McNemer declared a certain num- Der of the senators could be induced to vote as he desired on any measure.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
WEDNESDAY. MARCH II

During the consideration of an in surance bill in the senate a sensation was sprung by the reading of a letter signed by Harry M. Ramey. charging that eN-Senator McNemer had offered to kill the bill on payment of $500. The bill was indefinitely postponed.
 In the house MT. Whitthorne's bill to repeal the Wilson anti-gambling act was taken up and passed.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
HAS IF A HAND OF CLUBS?
Some Gossip Brought Forward by the Arrest of Whitaker Wright
 in New York.
CLAIMED HE HAD ROYAL PROTECTION.

If He Had Compromising Documents in His Possession They should Now be In the Hands of the New York POIice-wiI Waive Extra ditIon Proceedings.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
Jury Failed to Agree.

The jury which tried the cases of Willis S. Caswell and Mary E. Thomp. son, charged with the murder of Green W. Thompson, at Little Rock, disagreed after being out fifty-fve hours. All the parties are colored. Thompson was found dead in his yard about year ago, the body being badly mutilated.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19

The 5-year-old child of George Roe was burned to death at Fayetteville.
 Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state by the Plantation Cotton Oil Company of Des Arc. The capital stock is placed at $60,000 and the incorporation papers state that the business pro posed to be transacted includes the operation of cotton seed oil mills and cotton gins.
 The head camp of the Woodmen of the World of the southern states met at Hot Springs on the 10th with near ly 200 delegates in attendance. An address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Belding and among other speakers were Mayer-elect w. E. Len on of Little Rock and T. Sidney Weber of New Orleans
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19
Hidden Gold Stolen.

N Cowart, farmer reciding near Orlando, Cleveland county, was robbed of $2300 in gold. The money was hidden in a glass fruit jar and buried under all ash barrel in the yard. Cowart was reported to have said that he would not deposit his money in bank and it is supposed that someone, hearing this statement, watched the hiding place of his say ings.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19

A good roads association has been organized at Brinkley and delegates will be sent to the National good roads convention at St. Louis.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-19

The house defeated the Briant bill and blacks.
 The bill was previously passed in the house but came up on reconsideration.
 The senate adopted a resolution set ting March 24 as the date for begin ming the trial of Chancellor Leather man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Jaws Tightly Locked From Nervous Spasms. Phy Sicians IS Could d Not Prevent Fits. Dr.. Miles Ncrvine Cured
 My Wife.

Dr. Miles Nervine has been successfully tried in thousands of cases of nervous diSor- ders, but neveT,haS it made better record than when used in the treatment of fits or spasms. Thousands of testimonials prove this, and Tn nearly every instance the writer has stated that the fits ceased after the first dose of Ner. vine was given. The statement is repeated in the following:
 Seven years ago my wife commenced having spasms or fits and l called in my home physician and he said she was para, lyzed. He rubbed her with salt water and gave her calomel and she eventually got some better, but in a short time she had another attack. She was confined to her bed for three months and the doctor could not help her. She had fits frequently, some times very severe. Her hands would cramp so we could not open them and she finally got so her jaws would become locked. Finally saw the doctor was doing her no good and ordered bottle of Dr. Miles Re- Storative Nervine. She received SO much benefit from the first bottle that got some more. She has taken a number of bottles but has never had fit since taking the first dose. She also thinks very highly of Dr. Miles Nerve and Liver Pills and is never without them. If there is any way of mak- ing this testimonial stronger do so because of the good the Dr. Miles Restorative Nerv. inc did my wife."-WM. Y. ALLEN, P. M, Elkville, Miss.
 All druggists seil and guarantee first bot tie Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

was asked for 1t. purchaser was speed fly found. Commenting on this fact, a noted collector points out that all such relics have a market value.
 Nero" he says, paid 300.0e0 sesterces tabout $4,0Oo) for robe which had -be- longed to Cato. In our time vest which once belonged to Jean Jacques Rousseau was sold for 800, and his watch, a cheap affair. fetched $100. Moreover, one of his admirers paid $3O0 for his barometer, the intrinsic value of which was very little. A Paris physician paid s10o for voltaire's s famous cane. and a small piece of parch- ment, on which Boieldieu used to write his musical compositions while he was travelling was sold to a collector for $25.
 The wig worn by Kant, the illustrious philosopher, though moth-eaten, fetched $40. and Sterne's wig. which was in good condition. was sold in London for s1, 900. For Delsarte's skull, s2OO was paid, in Stockholm. and, surprising though It may seem the large sum of 8 1900 was actually paid for one of Newton's teeth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Drinking and Smoking.

FUltAuelHpt6 HeCOFus
 "The prevalent idea that drinking and smok. ing are companion vices Is altogether wrons," {" said Q physician. who has made a specaI study of dipsomania. "T find, on the contrary. that the habitual drunlkard Ia not abnormally ad- dicted to the of tohacco He may use the weed a lesser stimulant when not Strongly under the influence Of alcoholic, but when the drink gets firmly intrenched in his system he cares nothing for tobacco. for then ik has lost it's force and It's influence upon his nerves. Of course I mean in extreme cases
 "On the other hand. it is rather curious fact that in the case of the moderate drinAer who also smokes. the cutting of of his supply of tobacco will increase his appetite for alec. holIc beverages. and while at first the liquor win not affect him nearly so much as when he is smoking, fin the end 1t will do him up Consequently. it is safe to assume that the mar who always used liquor and tobacco in mod eratIon will. If he gives up tobacco. take more strongly to liquor. In fact, this is no assump. tion: it has been demonstrated on numerous occasions.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Fame and Geography.
Philadelphia Ledger

HlllIhNtlIlHtd IStuS&
 John Kendrck Bangs told the follow ing story on himself at recent dinner: Just after my unsuccessful campaign for mayor of Yonkers. friend of mine came up 10 pay me visit He inquired my ad- dress of policeman. and I am glad to say the policeman did not know me. My friend thought that corner saloonkeep- CT could surely tell him, but I am glad to say that he also did not know me. A constituent of mine. happening to over hear his inquiry, asked:
 Bangs. Bangs: do you Inane that Bangs that was just after runnin for mayorY
 My friend told him that I was the same one. but explained that that was not MT. Bangs only tribute to fame. He went On to say that Mir. Bangs had writ ten several books. one of which a man out in California had read from beginning 10 end. and that q large family in Salt Lake City. had read another of his works. In Foct he said Mir. Bangs rep utation might well be called national.
 Well. broke in the Irishman. his reputation moight be national all rolght. but Oi'll be damned if it's local.'"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
OILED ROAD IN KENTUCKY.
Satisfactory Results Reported from
 Recent Experiment.

Lexington (Ky). Herald.
 The oiled road which a progressive country administration. taking advantage of a generous offer from the constructors, has introduced to the Blue Grass is an importation from the West. The method had it's inception and the process has been perfected in California. other States looking on with keen interest and In ex- periments on small scale, prohting.
 While application of the Western idea to macadamized roads Is not new, this Is the pioneer trial in the limestone re- zion and on roads such as Fayette boasts. What, therefore, has the appearance or a thorough success means much 10 Ken lucky and the country
 After considerable expenses and prcpa- ration machinery costing $500 having to be bought the Home Construction Com pany undertook the experiment Oct. 15. Ragland oil, obtained from the Licking Valley oil and Gas Company. which ap- pears to have the union of properties necessary to the perfect road oil, was uaaa. A mile and a half on the recon Struetion part of the Newtown Pike was treated. beginning one mile from the limits A Whites oiler. similar in many respects to a street sprinkler. spread the crude oil over which sand was spread to a depth of half an inch.
 Last week one of the big rollers of the company, was passed over it. In the time intervening between laying and rolling
 the lighter oils hnd evaporated and the sand and penetrated limestone had set in 1 an asphalt coat. the effect of the roller 1 being still further to compress and smooth the surface. Despite several ad-
 vantages, of which inability to heat the l oil and the cool season were chief, the
 results are probably all that could have been hoped for Waterproof. dustless and l elastic the road has also been made more durable. This last feature of the process, the discovery of which was l incidental to the original use of oil as a dust layer, has brought 1t to the atten- ! ton of the entire country. In the West | the first treatment of oil is charged to
 the construction account. and after that the cost is much less than keeping road sprinkled. After the third year 1t is un- necessary to use the oil except for patch | ing. and 1t is calculated that well-oiled
 road will remain dustless and waterproof 1 for ten years or longer. The saving Tn repairing alone will be large, the addeo ] comfort being incidental
 About 4.OOO gallons of oil and thou-
 sand bushels of sand were required on I the mile which furnishes the tt"t me oil cost 62 cents per barrel. The road | had been reconstructed two years ago : and Is a type of the fifty-two miles
 around Lexington which the Home con
 struction Company is remaking. 1T the
 county finds 1t advisable to oil all or the reconstructed pike the goal of perfection
 will have been closely approached.
 ] On the basis of mile the cost ot oil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
is acuracy at the bottom of it all.

The employer no less than the em- ploycd should feel the need of accuracy" :" he said. For instance, accuracy is term SO broad that few may escape it's scope. I know an employer of men in this city who has the most inaccurate bearing of any man I ever saw. know him to be a man well meaning and honest and just in every walk of Ufe, and yet Co most of his employees he is developer of friction and irritability that costs him mistakes on the part of his men aggregatlng thousands of dollars In year. He is unconscious of all this. for hc has an inaccurate manner that he does not feel or see. and no one has risen to the point of telling him that he has it. So he goes on year nfter year spending hours 10 correct the mistakes that minutes would have prevented"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

THE mild and extraordinary effect os the world-famous kidney and bladder remedy. Swamp Root, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful. cures of the most distressing cases. A trial will convince anyone-and you may have sample bottle sent free by mail.
 In taking Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root you afford natural help to Nature. fo' Swamp Root Is the most perfect healer ever been discovered. Don't make an. Swamp-Root, pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

ing the Newtown Pike. exclusive of ma. chinery, was S244.
 Tn future work the oil will be heated. This will give 1t greater penetrative pow CT. Warmer weather will be chosen. To remove any inconvenience to travel only one side of the pike will be oiled at & time. and the sand will be spread imme- dlately. About four days later this side will be in fit condition for travel. and the other may be oiled. Additional ma- chinery also may facilitate the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

able 70 leave my bed was left with ex' cruciating pains in my back, which con yinced me that I had a severe kidney trouble. My physical condition was such that I had no strength and was all run down. Lynn. advised me to give Dr. Kilmers { Swamp Root a trial.
 I procured bottle. and inside of three days commenced to get relief. followed up that bottle with another, and at tho completion of this one found was com pletely cured. My strength returned and today I am as well as ever.
 My business is that of a canvasser. am on my feet a great deal of the time. and have to use much energy in getting around. My cure is therefore all the more remarkable, and Is exceedingly gratifying to me. Sincerely yours,
 MRS. H. N. WHEELER,
 9 Prospect St.. Lynn Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

mterl doctors hay o naL wonderful discovery. ter free by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

So the physicians thought you had appen- dieitis7'' Yes" answered Mrs. Cumrox. land I was ever so relieved to learn that they were mistaken. Appendicitis is going completely out of style. you know. ."s-washington Star.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

abou. discouraged. but in a few days af- ter taking your wonderful Swamp-Root began to feel better.
 I was out of health and runSdown gem orally; had no appetite, was dizzy and suffered with headache most of the time. l did not know that my kidneys were the they might be. and I began taking Swamp"koot. as above stated. There IS such a pleasant taste to Swamp-Root and 1t goes right to the spot and drives disease out of the system. It has cured me, and I cheerfully recommend 1t to all sufferers. Gratefully yours,
 MRS. "A. L. WALKER,
 46 West Linden St., Atlanta, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

SWAMPROOT Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy
 Will do for YOU Every Reader of The Montgomery AdVere May Have a Sample Sent Free by Mal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
To-day 1 An In Splendid Health

About IS months ago I had q very se- were attack of grip. I was extremely sick for three weeks, and when I finally was