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The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Bold Dash for Liberty.

A man supposed to be Pat Lacey, wanted in Arkansas county on the charge of murder and other offenses, made a sensational escape from an officer at Little Rock The man was arrested on the North Side by an of fieer, who took him to the court house in buggy to get commitment papers. As the man was handcuffed the officer left him in the buggy and went in side, requesting several bystanders to keep an eye on him. No sooner had the officer disappeared when the pris- oner grabbed the lines and began flashing the horse, which started on run. The streets were crowded and many thought it was runaway as they fled for safety. The prisoner succeeded in making his escape, de- serting the horse and buggy several miles from the city.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
STATE BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Minority Report Opposing Co-opera-
 ton Adopted.

The fiftyfifth annual session of the State Baptist convention was called to order at Little Rock on the 18th inst, and held three-days' session, ad- journing Monday, the 18th. Ex-Gov. James P. Eagle was made president by exclamation. Gov. Eagle has filled this position for the last twenty years. The attendants was the largest in the history of the convention. and many distinguished church men from other states were persent, among them pr. China, and his no less distinguished wife. Dr. Graves has labored as a missionary in China for forty-seven years, and has been ably assisted in his work by Mrs. Graves, who speaks the Chinese language fuently.
 One of the most important questions before the convention was an effort to draw together the two factions of the church in this state At the recent meeting of the state association it was agreed that the association dissolve and meet with the state convention. upon certain conditions. These con- ditions were widely published at the time, but the convention refused to adopt them, and instead adopted a mi nority report of the peace committee, as follows
 "G1) That we invite all the Baptists or Arkansas to cooperate with us on the old-time principle and practice of cooperation for which this convention has always stood, which are identical with those prevailing in other state organizations-those principles and practices under the operation of which God has so abundantly blessed us in years gone by.
 "e2) That while we regret the de- parture of any of our brethren from this convention and it's work, still we recognize their right to work upon any plan that may seem best to them, and shall pray Gods blessing upon any good that may be done b. any who may not see fit to cooperate with us."
 The report of the state mission board, which was submitted by Dr. J. F. Love, showed that the number of missionaries is 51, days of labor 6,821, miles travelled 36.172, churches sup piled 66 other stations supplied 48, sermons 3.S74. religious addresses I'll. professions of faith 1,243, baptisms TAT, added by letter 505, restored 5S. total additions 1910: churches organ. iZed II, Louses built ', cost of houses $4,600. collection on mission fields for various purposes over s17,000 The receipts of the board the past year were: For state missions s6,904.72, being s2,15S more than last year: for eign missions s4,02132, being s1.3S0 more than last year; home missions S2.399.73 being $1.06650 more than last year. giving total collections for the year $13,33477. or a gain of $5,- 531.47 over last year, or T per cent. In collections for missions the Second church leads, having given $2,10S 59. Pine Bluff was next, giving S1,00576.
 The report of J. H. Kitchens, Jr., as treasurer, showed expenditures amounting to s11,193S4. and receipts amounting to slt.4SS.l6, leaving s294.32 cash on hand The sum of sS,112.09 was paid to missionaries and pastors. The receipts included s4.350 from the home mission board and &C., S50.45 from J. F. Love.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
CHOSE A LOFTY PLACE TO DIE
Body of T. M. Scae1ler, n Former United States Soldier. Found On
 Il High Mountain Peak.

Albuquerque. N. NJ, Nov. 1.-The partly-deeomposed body of j. M. Scael- Ter, until recently soldier in the Unit ed States army in the Philippines. has been found at the summit of the high est peak of the Lofty Sandia range. A six-shooter with one chamber empty lay near the body The body lay be- tween two great boulders as if the man had attempted to provide a tomb before killing himself Schaeller was last seen in Albuquerque on October IS, when he said that he was going to his home in Kansas City.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
W.C. T.U. CRUSADE
 IS RECALLED
The National Convention at Cincin- nati Go In Body to
 Hillsboro, Ohio.
CALL ON MOTHER" THOMPSON
 ONE OF ORIGINAL CRUSADERS,
The old Lady Now in Her Eighty Eighth Year and Unable to Attend tue National Conventions, So the Convention nnd Friends Went to Her.

Cincinnati, Nov 1.-The national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. which began here last Friday and continues until next Wednesday, is held in the Ninth Street Baptist church, where the first gathering of it's founders was held soon after the crusade started in Hillsboro, O., in 1873.
 Some of the original crusaders still reside at Hillsboto, among them Mrs. Eliza Jane Thompson, who became known as Mother" Thompson She is the daughter of Allen Trimble, former ly governor of Ohio, and she still re- sides in their ancestral home with her son and two daughters. Her husband was a prominent jurist
 \ Journey of Love.
 Mother" Thompson is now in her eighty-eighth year, and was unable to get to the convention here, so the con vsntion went to her Monday.
 The distance is 61 miles Excursion trains started early over the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railway In ad- 
 many more joined this pilgrimage.
 On the night of December 23, 1873, bio Lewis lectured on temperance at the old Presbyterian church in Hills boro. The next morning a meeting of ladies was called in the same church. Mrs. Thompson was chosen president, Mrs Gen Mcdowell president. and Mrs. Fenner secretary. After this meeting 70 women, led by Mrs Thomp- son and Mrs. Mcdowell. formed in line and began the street crusade, praying and eXhorting saloonists to quit the business. The crusade soon spread throughout Highland county, and later throughout the state.
 Mementoes of the Crusade.
 A fine edifiee has recently been erected on the site of tho Old Crusade church, and in it is a crusade me- morial room," with numerous memen- toes, among them Q hatchet which Mother Thompson had used
 On their arrival, the visitors were conducted over the same route taken by the 70 original crusaders on the cold morning of December 24. 1873, and then they marched into the First Pres byterian church to inspect the me- morial room and be received by Dr. Faulconer, the pastor.
 After prayer by Rev. pr. MeSurly. the Crusade psalm was read and the Crusade hymn sung. Addresses were made by the national officers and oth- CTS, with response by the Hillsboro crusalers>
 To "Mother" Thompson's Home.
 The programme in the church con tinued one hour. when the delegates and others formed in line to march to the residence of Mother" Thompson, from which place they proceeded to Armory hall, where the citizens served lunch to all The schedule provided for the delegates to return in time to resume their sessions here in the Ninth Street Baptist church at D. m.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19

Meeting of Teachers Announced.

President Crawford of the State Teachers Association, makes the fol- lowing announcement: The next meeting of the Arkansas Teachers Association will be held in the city of Little Rock, December 29, 30 and 31. The purpose of this organization is to discuss educational policies, to con- slider courses of study, methods or teaching and plans of work, and to aid and promote the cause of educa- ton in this commonwealth. The meeting will be held during the Christmas holidays in order to secure as large an attendance as possible Some of our sister states in the south have more than thousand teachers in the annual sessions of their asso- citations; shall the teachers of Arkan- sas show less of zeal and enthusiasm? :? Of the good which results from these conferences. there can be no doubt
 We confidently believe that the attendance a+ the coming session will be by far the greatest in the history VI AhS ao9ONiatioH anu He ediIlcoIiy request that school boards and school superintendents so arrange the dates of their holiday vacation that all teachers who wish to do so may be present during the entire session of the association. All friends of educa. tion are eligible to membership and we hope to have very large attend ance from school directors and others who are interested in the growth and progress of our educational institu-
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Must Issue Bills of ladinu.

The state railroad commission has rendered decision to the effect that railroad companies must issue bills of lading for cotton rendered them at stations, whether or not there is suf- fcient platform room on which it may be stored until cars can be secured te haul it way. The railroads have been refusing to issue bills of lading for more cotton than could be stored on platforms at the various stations. This who could not secure advances from the banks without bills of lading, and in some instances large sums are tied up for weeks at time
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
We'll Known Minister Dead.

pr. K. s. James, a prominent min. ister and one of the best known schol- ars in the south. died at his home in Eureka Springs a few days ago Dr.
 James was born in Philadelphia in 1924. He was a graduate of Brown University of Providence, R. l., and of Columbia College, Washington. D. C. After serving in the Mexican war he studied medicine but did not prac- tice but a short time, choosing the ministry as his life, and the great good that he accomplished will live as a monument to his sincerity and ability.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Grateful Bandit.

The man supposed to be Pat Lacey, wanted for murder and train robbery. who made his escape from Little Rock last week in the buggy belonging to the officer who arrested him. de- serted the buggy on the outskirts of town, and later the horse was found near Bryant station. Pinned to the bridle was the following note Am obliged for use of mare. Would re- turn her to Little Rock but haven't the time" Lacey, handcuffed, was sitting in the buggy alone. when he lashed the animal into run through the streets thronged with people and made his escape
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Chlcago-Closlng qnotations. Wheat-
Live stock Markets.

St Louis-Cattle-Fancy exports, 5000 $50: butchs-s, s40oQ5 25: stockers s e099 375; cows ans heifers. s25ea45O Hogs Packers, s4 65d4.75; butchers, A70d4 s5; light, s4. 25I4 77i9. Sheep-Mutton sheep, $. .25d3 65; lambs, A.5o1565.
 Indianapolis-Cattle- = Good to prime steers, $450d5.S0; Hogs-Good to prime heaves, S4 S0d4 95; medium and heavy mixed, Si.70Q4S5 Sheep-Good to choics sheep, 8 .00aS2 5. lambs, A75q6.SO-
 Kansas City Cattle = Native steers, g 2f5q5. 25: Texas and Indian steers, sl 75GD 325: Texas cows, Sl.50a2. .25; native cows. Si 35Q4 %; stockers and feeders, 2.60lI4 09: calves. B 50g6.00: western steers, .354p 4. 10 western cows. s1. 50u2.75. Hogs-Heavy. s4 40q4 S0. packers, 4.70d4 So, medium. $4. 50 Q4 90; light, $4 S0a4.3 .3l2: workers. sieoQ 497l4 Sheep-Muttons. S260q3.95; lambs. s2 90Q530: range wethers, 2l0q3.25 ewes. g. 25al3 45.
 Chicago-Cattle-Go to prime steers. s4 901f5 50: poor to medium, S3.25q4f0: stockers and feeders. S2.0OQt4 00; cows. $1. .50 CLIO; heifers g. 0q4.75; canners, Sl.509 240. calves, $2. 25a7 9; Texas fed steers, s2. .156l3 55; western steers. S3,00ai50. Hogs Mixed and bateher's. A.50u4.90, good b choice heavy, A.60q4.S5 rough heavy. $t.3J l4 65. light S4.50d4l l5 Sheep-Good to choice wethers, S3.50a4.25; fair to choice mixed $ O0d3 50, western sheep. g 251t4 en; native lambs, sS.75Q6.15; western lambs. s. 75u5.25
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Negro Kills White Man.

Albert Gar,ock, a white man, was shot and killed by negro named Brown in Roland township. Pulaski county. Garlock and his wife went to a negro wedding out of curiosity and there Garlock and the negro had some words. After accompanying his. wife home, Garlock and his brother went to place on the road and waited for the negro. When Brown appeared Garlock stared toward him, holding in his hand a heavy club He had taken only few steps when the negro pulled a revolver and fired
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
ACQUISITION FOR ZElGLER.
The Governor of New York Asked to Surrender William ZieGIer
 to Missouri.

Jefferson City, Mo, Nov 17.-Att'y.- Gen Crow, it is stated, presented an application to Gov. Cookery, Monday afternoon, for a requisition on the governor of New York for Wm. Ziegler. the millionaire, indicted by the grand jury here, on Saturday, on a charge of attempted bribery in connection with tlum legislation, and that an officer will be started for the east to bring Mr. Ziegler to this state.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Found Dead in His Bathroom.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Nov 17.-A spe- cial from Nashville. Tenn. to the Times. says that Samuel w. Dupree, superintendent of city delivery in the Nashville post office and nephew of Senator Bates. was found asphyxiated in the bathroom of his home Sunday.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Jail Delivery.

Five negro prisoners confined in jail at Jonesboro overpowered the jailer and made their escape Their names are Kid Wright. Sam Johnson, Har- vey Lotion. Sam Kitchens and Jack White. The first four had been con victed of highway robbery and the last is under indictment for the same offense
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
ARBITRATION AGREED ON.
Judge Gray, of Delaware, nnd Senor GnIvun to Arbitrnte Claim
 Againxt san Domingo.

Washington, Nov. 17-Minister Pow
 ell has informed the state department that the government of San Domingo has agreed on Judge George Gray, of Delaware and Senor Galvan, a promi- nent San Domingan, as arbitrators in the dispute between that government and the San Domingo Improvement Co
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Post Office Robbed.

Eldorado, H., Nov. 1.-The post of flee at Galatia, H., was broken into known how much money was in the safe nor the value of stamps. The post master. Mrs. H. P Church, thinks there was several hundred dollars
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
FLACRATION AT
 CLEVELAND, O.
Three Bremen Killed and Two Others Injured, Being Caught Under
 Falling Wall.
LARGEST FIRE THAT THE CITY
 HAS SUFFERED IN MANY MONTHS.
bis Chr Barn of the Cleveland EIec- tric Railway Co.,, With One Hun dred Motors. Destroyed, InyoIy- ing Loss of Quarter of IA Mill ion Dollars.

Cleveland, O., Nov. 17.-Three fire men were killed and two injured as the result of the largest fire that this city has suffered in months. early Monday morning The dead:
 Robert Duffy
 James Schwenda
 Robert Reed.
 The Injured
 Michael Corrigan, legs broken.
 Harry Vandevelde, suffering from shock; in hospital, outcome uncertain. Battalion Chief Andrews, slightly in- jured about body.
 Duffy and Schweda were killed al most instantly, having been caught un- der falling wall. Reed died an hour or two later in the hospital
 Relieved of Incendiary Origin.
 The fire was in the large street car barn of the Cleveland Electric Railway Co, on Holmden avenue and Pearl street,and broke out about three o'clock from, as yet, an undetermined cause The employees of the street car company believe, however, that it was of incen- diary origin.
 There were 100 motors stored within the building, which covered an area of four acres. and the flames spread like a whfrlwfnd. necessitating the calling out of al available fire fighting apparatus in the city. The motors are valued at probably $2,000 each. The loss on the building Is placed at $30. 900. The fatal ities were caused by wall falling sud denly upon Duffy. Schweda, Reed, Cor rigan and Vandevelde.
 A Hundred Frantic Bremen.
 At four o'clock, 100 frantic firemen had succeeded in uncovering six bruised and bleeding forms from be- meath the walls.
 Fireman Schweda was dead when found Harry Vandevelde had both legs broken and was internally bruised Robert Reed was taken unconscious from the ruins. The firemen worked desperately in removing the smoking, steaming bricks from their comrades. he firemen were constantly driven back from the ruins of the fallen wall by the smoke and fire. half dozen
  in desperate effort to cool It suffi- ciently so that the work of rescue could go on.
 Rescue of Comrades.
 The first one rescued was Michael Corrigan, who was pinioned beneath a mass of bricks. He was pleading with his comrades to help him.
 A dash was made through the smoke and fire and Corrigan was seized by half a dozen hands and dragged to place of safety. It was found that both of his legs were broken. Moaning pita- ously, he was placed in an ambulance and taken to hospital. The bodies of Duffy and Schweda were next brought out.
 Taken Out Unconscious.
 The father and wife of Schweda were killed less than month ago in street car accidents.
 Ten minutes later, Robert Reed and Harry andevelde, bruised and burned, were taken unconscious from the ruins.
 Battalion Chief Andrews, who was standing a little back of his men, was struck by large pieces of stone and in- jured about the legs He was taken home.
 It is believed there are no more fla talities, although firemen are still searching the ruins.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Engine Foreman Crushed to Death.

c. E. Hummer, engine foreman of the Iron Mountain, was run over and killed by a switch engine at the Fort Smith crossing in North Little Rock. Hummer was endeavoring to throw a switch and lost his hold, falling directly across the track in front of the engine.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19

San Francisco, Nov 17.-President E. H. Hartman of the Southern Pacific Railroad Co, has given notice that the annual meeting of the company, which was postponed last April on account of the Keene injunction, is not to be held until April, 1904.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
The Government Robbed.

Boston, Nov 17.-Special treasury agents sent to Boston by Secretary Shaw claim to have found evidences showing that the government has been mulcted in upward of $20o,000 through collision between merchants and per sons in the appraisers office.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Girl Kicked in the Face.

Colleen. H.. Nov 17.-Miss Annie Brown, the 17-year-old daughter of J. c. Brown, is In a serious condition as the result of being kicked in the face by horse She was unconscious for several hours, but will recover.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19

George Hampton. serving twenty-one der of Phillip Ward. October 2S, 1903. died of consumption in the peniten. tiary hospital at Little Rock last week
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19

New York Nov 17-Close-Money on call firm. 4Gf51a per cent, closing bid 5: offered at 512: time loans dull and firm, 60 days per cent; 90 days and six months 51zdl6. Prime mercantile paper G. Sterling exchange stronger with actual business in bankers bills at 4S3.S544S360 for demand and 479. 754479 go for 50 day bills; posted rates 4Sld4S4la: commercial bills 479ls Bar silver 5sas; Mexican dollars IA Govern ment bonds easy: railroad bonds irreg1- lSr
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
AIleced Murderer Arrested.

J. II. Shelley, white man, wanted iA Hampstead county on a charge of murder was captured few days ago in the Indian Territory. Shelley IS accused of murdering an aged man by the name of Anderson last fall. Anderson lived alone and was known to nave a considerable sum of money. Shelley lived in the neighborhood and shortly after the murder left the country.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Cotton.
Financial.

Quotations for middling range as fol- lows; St. Louis He; New York, n.50e; Memphis Il l-lGc.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
TUESDAY, Nov. II.
GrnLn md PrONisionS.


 St. Louis Flour Patents, $4 40q4 10: other grades. sS.20a395. Wheat-No. , red. S7120SSl2c Corn-No. ? mixed. 4212Q42@.c. Oats-No ?. 36a37c. Hay Timothy. new, s9. 59ul3.00 prairie. S ,00q10-00: clover. Ss.00al050 Lard-Ghoice steam. 6.s5. Pork-New mess, SH So. Bacon Clear rib, si2c Butter-Greamery ls@ 23c: dairy, 14q1Sc Eggs-Fresh, 22d24c. Wool-Tub-w washed. 2oa3lc; Missouri and Illinois medium combing. 2lQ2l12e; other grades, l3a2Ol2e
 Chicago-Closing quotations. Wheat December. 76esgI6l2e; old. 76sse May. 762a aQ767sc; July. 73i+e. Corn-November. 4lAc; December. 4lasa4ll9ci January, 40lse: May 4l4Q41sse; July. 4lAc. Oats-Novem- Der 331ae; December, 327sQ33e May, 3lAD 349sc. July. 32ssc Pork-January. $ll47la. May $11.57i2. Lard-December, ,$6.7212; Jam uary. $6 67I2; May S6.65. Ribs-January. S667l2; May. $6.l712.
 Indianapolis Wheat-No. red S21zc; No red, 7yiac. Corn-No. white. fl u43Ac; No. ? yellow, 4iq43c. Oats-No. , mixed. 3514c Hay-Timothy. s950ql1.00.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19

A. l.. Crone, chief of the Hot Springs fire department, died on the 14th after a lingering illness.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-19
Stage of the Rivers.
THE MARKETS.

Fall Trace.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-01-23
High School Notes.

By Pupil
The experiment for the advanced
,hemistry class last FRIDAY was in
etching glass with hydrufuoric acId 4.
In applying the acid Mr. Tucker
burned two fingers and the thumb Of
she right hand so badly as 10 require
medical attention.
Miss Middaugh has completed the
reading of "Mrs. Wigs Of the Cab
5age Patch. - and everyone enjoyed
the book thoroughly.
There was no school in Mr.. Pope's
room Monday afternoon.
Cara shackleford took the final
examination in geometry this week
and Monday the tenth grade will
lake final examinations in algebra.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-01-23
NOT A DEATH
Src-k Asosc Sarxsnf Rssssiss .
S0 Fztalty - to DSss

Oaf 81 "a paz-eugers 90 ia-i tri-
tay- traiu aho rraalrad e dootur's
stgeutioH alter "a bad rslted ever On
Mar-hssli pa. bat sae ha- died.
Neary cyery -all eu Che tFaln
except she eng iusor sud iircmsu was
bruised sF cot ~ -paso mauHsr for
Wishsui 80 astaats waning all che
ssFs isft the track aud raiiei from
she trucks aLthoa1b the anzine stayed
GA. Evcrg Viuaos en Che down
side was bruken. Twcuiy -ioar in-
urpd required she sttentian Of Doe
tors Mscklutosh and Jay Who were
sssen from Gumui-aH an a spsciaI.
seven seriously hari people were
sent back 20 ssIda shat sftaruogu
aud cared i1r a. the ID a o. q. b1s-
pital Amoug them was Pred Jarvis
lbe wei ksswu maI clerk uu tbe
sunuisou run a. Wa badly eut
sbaut the knee
One man was found with bis leg
through broken window aud pinned
5uder the ear. A brakeman chopped
aim sut aud the man Was only
slightly bruised his beg having been
1rs--sd lufo che snow.
The ctu-e 90 che wreck was b.
stated in our last issue. defective
rail due 10 freight cars running ofl
the track and sbeFrpg ID bult heads.
The freight conductor ordered thr
section men al sargeus to inspect
the track. but they failed 60 reach
lBuytuu u time
What might have been the most
awful wreck iu the history Of the
I3io Grandc was through seeming
miracle turned into little more than
a bad accident.