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The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Gov. Davis Refuses pardcrs.

Within the past few weeks q large number of applications for pardons have been presented to Gov Davis, and large part of them have been refused. The disposition made of the applications is shown in the follow ing list p indicates that they have been passed for further investigation. "G' indicates thta pardons have been granted, but are not yet issued
 Brewer, Green, Lonoke county. as cessOry to murder tPD; Byrne, Thom- as. Faulkner county. liquor; Byrne, Thomas, Faulkner county. liquor; Brunson. Dr M. E.. Lincoln, pistol (P)s Barton, Lawrence Perry county, pistol; Bedford Geo. Hampstead county. rape; Cook. Jeff, Lonolle coun- ty, disturbing congregation; Cole, Arthur, Clay county, resisting officer Cannon, Willis Hempstead county, assault tPl Daniels Joe, Saline coun- ty. pistol fG); Daniels. Louis, White county perjury (G9; Dickson, Henry. Phillips county carnal .ledge; F'arr, ! R. Columbia county. pistoI Faulkner. ] H. Pike county, liquor Paris George Jackson county. bur glary; Griffin. Frank. Searcy county, pistol; Gordon. Will, Howard, liquor; Hamby. Ben. Yeli county. murder; Head, II. H.. Independence county, assault to rape Hanna. Sid. Craw- ford county. malicious mischief; John son. Dave. Scott county. cider; Jones, Peter. White county. larceny and bur glary; kimmon Ernest. Crawford county. manSlaughtcr. Landers, Clev- el. Pope county, liquor; Lush, Mat, Randolph county. pistol; Lawrence, Duke. Sebastian county. disturbing worship Leisenger. Henry. Woodruff county. pistol tGD; Langford. A NJ, Baxter county, liquor; Mayfield, T. B. Franklin county, liquor McGarrall Lon, Lawrence county. murder Me Mutt N. Conway county. liquor tP) 1; Posie. ] N, Grant county. liquor Patterson. Archie, White county. liquor Pillow. Aronzo. Clay county, liquor Reed. John A. St. Francis county grand larceny; Reatinger. Sig. Pulaski county. assault; Sanders. James. Gieburne county, assault Smith Semer. Washington county. liquor; Stewart T H.. Woodruff coun- ". assault: Turner, Walter. Nevada county, assault to rape; Watson, James, Logan county, incest tG); Wagner. ]. $. Calhoun county. Sab bath breaking; Weeks, W. S. Pike county. liquor. Walker. Joe. Hemp stead, whisky; Williams, Sing, Lin. coin county. murder tPt; Wood. Fetched. St. Francis county, larceny; Sanders. Bud. CIeburne county. as- sault to kill.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
ACCORDING TO AGREEMENT
Russian Army Organ Explains tho Good Treat atment Accorded Jap
 anese Prisoners.

St Petersburg. Oct 2-Ths army organ, replying to a critic who con- plains that there is a discrimination in favor of Japanese prisoners over Russian soldiers inasmuch chat the former always travel second-clasS and receive an allowance of % cents per day. whereas the RueEl.ans are often placed on freight CUTS ard are allowed only eight cents, calls attention to the agreement made at the opening of bhe war, whereby Russia pledged herself to good treatment of Japanese prison CTS, by virtue of which, it explains, the Japanese must receive food sim liar to that which they have been ac- customed to. The Japanese officers cap tured are allowed the pay of their cor responding rank in the Russian army
 Prince Mirsky, the new minister Of the interior, has selected Prince A. Obolensky. one of the assistants of the minister of finance, 10 be one of his chief leutenants
 The torpedo destroyers Rezoy. Prou- Zitelny, ProzorAvy, Groznly and Grom- Ri have been ordered to be prepared to join the Baltic fleet at Reyal October g. which Is considered a sure indica- tion that the fleet will not sail be- fore then
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
HOT spRIHac SPECIAL WRECKED.
Passenger Train Left Track While Running at Rate of 70 Miles
 an Hour.

The Iron Mountain fast train, No IT.. due to reach Little Rock al 7:40 a. m, September 27. left the track near Vulcan. Mo. while running at a rate of speed of about seventy miles an hour The train was heavily loaded with passengers and nearly every one received some injury No one was killed
 The engine, baggage car, coach and one sleeper turned over The other sleeper did not leave the rails. The wreck occurred about a m
 The train is almost an exclusively a Little Rock train and about 100 residents of that city were on board, None of the injured were in a serious condition
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Reported Body m Reservoir.

Considerable excitement was caused in Little Rock by the report that the dead body of a man had been found in the reservoir from which the city receives it's water supply. when it was cleaned out few days ago. Not withstanding official denias many peo- pie ceased using the water for drink. ing purposes and some had it cut off entirely The water company says the smell in the water was caused by the presence of aglae, fungus for nation The reservoir has now been thoroughly ceansed. The rumor caused a great sensation and guards had to be placed around the water company's property to keep the hum dreds of curious persons from reach ing the reservoir.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Statistics of School Buildings.

Washington county leads the state In the number of school houses. hay ing 162. nine of which are brick. t33 frame and 17 log. There are f27 school houses in Pulaski county. The total value of school property in the state is $3,355,2 ,292 an increase of s454, ,,0S0 in the past two years The school property in 1902 was valued at $2,9o1,2f2 Pulaski county is sec ond in the value of school property. Sebastian county leading with total of $607490 PuIaslli county's school property is valued atS42l.705. Stone county represents the other extreme, the entire amount of school property in the county being valued at only S5,570. The total number , school houses erected in the state during the year ending June 30 1901, was 265, and the value of the new buildings was $1S0.56 Of the new buildings nine were brick. 254 frame and two log The total number of school houses in the state in 1901 as com pared with 1902. was as follows:
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Little Rock Retail Merchants and
 Grocers Organize.
EVENTS OF A WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONlGlED
School Property in State Valued at $3,355 ,292 = Washington County Leads in Number of School Houses With 162.
VIII Take up Cotton Belt Case.

The case of the Memphis freight bureau against the Cotton Belt rail- way will be taken up by the inter- state commerce commission al q meeting 10 be held in St. Louis the week of October r. II is set for the 20th The differences were over rates from Memphis 10 points in Arkansas. The Memphis freight bureau, through the city council. sought to compel the Cotton Belt to reduce it's rates to the figures in force on the other roads running into Arkansas The railroad officials took time by the forelock and announced that they would withdraw their service from Memphis as they only ran in over the Iron Mountain tracks. That was done. but after they had been out two weeks, truce was reached by which both sides agreed to submit the case to the in terstatc commerce. commission for ar bitration.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Three Conviets Shot.

While trying to escape from the brick yard at the new penitentiary at Litle Rock September 2G. three white convicts were probably fatally shot by the guards. The men had formed a plot to make a dash for liberty be- tween two guards. The guards both fired al them. about twenty shots in all one with a Winchester and the other with a shot gun The men and their injuries are: Will Allen, Lo- noke county. one year. grand larceny committed August 12 leg fractured; Lee Parker. Poinsett county. one year grand larceny. committed April ,, shot through left lung; John Jennings Woodruff county. two years. grand lar ceny committed August 20, shot through right lung.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Mrs. Newman Erb Killed.

Mrs, Newman Erb. of New York. formerly resident of Little Rock. was killed in a railway accident near Rochester, N Y. September 25, while cn route with MT Erb to the world fair Mir. Erb had his leg fractured. railed and thrown to an adjoining track. Before the passengers could recover from the shock, the freight train thundered up going in the op- posite direction and split the sleeper in twain The body was taken to New York for interment Mrs. Erb had several sisters in Little Rock
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
The Veteran Actor of the American Stage Announces His Retire
 ment From the Boards.
HE DECLARES HE WILL NOW TAKE
 HIS LONG, LOOKED FOR HOLIDAY.
inBs, Books and the PIeasBnt tompanionship of Wife. Children and Friends, He Hopes to Happi- Iy Round Ont His Days.

New York Oct 2.-Joseph Jefferson, after more than 70 years on the stage. during which time he has become one of the most honored and beloved mem bers of the dramatic profession. has decided absolutely never 10 resume his theatrical career Deepest regret was expressed by all who heard him make the announcement.
 Mir. Jefferson arrived here from Bos- ton, where he had rested few days. recuperating from his recent illness at Buzzard's Bay. which caused the aban- donment of his fall tour. He is con yalescent but still must be judcious in guarding his returning strength. and will remain here three weeks. after which he will go by easy stages to Florida. stopping in Washington for time and again in Atlan1a
 It was matter of several days si- lent and trying discussion for the vel eran actor before he finally decided to retire. He loves the footlights, but realized that al his age one must bs careful not to oyerstrain q constitu ton, where he had rested 3 few days. for severe effort
 When the decision was ultimately reached he quietly announced it to his family.
 T shall never act again" he said. My days upon the stage are ended"
 Once the decision was made and It's first feeling of solemnity had passed. MT. Jefferson became more cheerful It will seem strange at first to act no more. he added. but I shll soon get used to that and l shall begin to en- joy what have looked forward to these many years-my long. long holi- day. in which shall enjoy uninter- ruptedly. nature in outdoor life. my painting. my books and plea sant com panionship with wife. children and dear friends. l begin my holiday at last"
 Paterson. N. J, was fhe city where he last appeared. The performance was in June and. AS an odd coincidence took place not far from his quaint old summer home. Hohotus, where the actor resided between seasons for 3G years
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Pine Bluff Sewer Bonds Sold.

The bonds for the building of sewer district No. at Pine Btuff have been disposed of and work on the job will begin immediately Pine Bluff parties secured the major portion of the bonds
 Eleven miles of sewer will be laid in the district. and the contract is one of the largest ever let in Pine Bluff The total cost of the work will reach about s35. poo The work will be completed by spring
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Council Would H.lp ooas.

Though the city of Little Rock Is yet young. the freak ordinance man has begun his labors Some one. who refused to give his name has intro duccd an ordinance forever prohibit ing the tying of tin cans. paper bags. bricks. old hats, or any foreign substance to the tails Of dogs within the limits of the city" The cat ordi- nance is yet to come The citizens, especially the small boys, are loud in their protests against the ordinance, claiming that il strikes a direct blow at one of the most popular of the in- fant industries of the country
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Money for Schools.

At the state department of educa, tion reports of county treasurers of all counties in the state, with the ex- ception of Chicot and Crawford show that the total amount received by the various counties for school purposes during the year ending June 90. 1904. was S2.639 .03T29 Pulaski county shows the largest receipts for school purposes. si53.620 while Stone coun- ty reports the least. s9.905
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Meetlnq of Railroad Commission.

Very little business was transacted at the regular monthly meeting of the railroad commission held September 27. The case of the Consumers Cot ton Oil Co. was dismissed The com mission has given notice that on Oc- tobe II 1t will take up the matter ot fixing a rate on coal in car lots be. tween points on the Arkansas Mid. land railroad; reducing the rates on cotton seed in car lots between Ar kansas points and to reduce the min imum weight allowed for ear ship ments of furniture
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Deaf Mutes in Convention.

The annual meting of the Arkan- sas Association for the Deaf was held at the deaf-mute institute in Little Rock beginning October L It was in the nature of reunion of the pupils of that institution, and was the fourth meeting Of the association. Among the entertainment features was an excursion to Hot Springs. J. W. Michaels of Little Rock was president of the association Mem bers were present from several states.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
WHAT A FATHER MAY DO
Wisconsin Judge Says Father May Thrash Ills Son without Being
 Liable to Arrest for Assault.

Chicago. Oct LA dispatch to the Tribune from Sheyboygan. Wis. says A father may thrash his son until stripes are raised without being liable to arrest for assault, provided the boy is not old enough to have his dignity injured, according to a decision 0t Judge Kirwan in the circuit court Franz Radlon. contractor. was acqu ted of thrashing his nine-year-old 9Oy with a whip because the boy watch9l a circus parade
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Street Car Accident.

Adam Schmuck of Little Rock was probably fatally injured in street car accident He attempted to drive across the track, when the car struck his buggy and threw him on the track Though the motorman made quick stop Schmuck was struck by the wheels and rolled over several times, in addition to being seriously shocked At first it was not thought that the injury was serious, but the patient was attacked by convulsions which caused much fear as to the re- suIt
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Rebuild Burned Watson Block.

The contract has been let at Little Rock to John S Odom for the con struction of a two-story brick store and office building by the Watson es. tate on the southwest corner of Sev, enth and Main streets, to cost $24,- GOO. The wall will be made strong enough for three stories, to be added at any time. This building burned several months ago. The second floor will be devoted to physicians offices
 There will be a flower show held in Fort Smith during October.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Merchant. Form Association.

The Retail Grocers and Merchants Association has been organized at Little Rock to take the place of the grocers' association. A feature will be the establishment of a rating bu- reau in the near future Officers were elected as follows: President. (. J. Kramer; first vice president Ike Kempner; second vice president, s. ]. Beauchamp recording secretary. Frank B. Gregg; treasurer, l.. A. Pol lock.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Senatorial District May b. Abolished

The election of a republican 10 the Arkansas senate from the thirty-third senatorial district. which is composed of Polk and Scott counties, has been the subject of much discussion There Is said to be movement on foot to bring the matter before the next leg islature. with a view of taking Scott county Out of that district and again attaching 1t to Sebastian county What will be done with Polk county Is not stated
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Failed to lndict Rev. J. 3. cranfilI.

At Texarkana the grand jury failed to indict Rev J. B. CranfiH. the noted Baptist preacher, formerly editor ot the Texas Baptist Standard. published at Dallas, who was under bond of St.000 from justice of the peace court on charge of assault to kill. alleged to have been committed upon Dr. Hayden, editor of the Texas Bap. tist Herald. also printed al Dallas. on a Cotton Belt train a faW miles out from TeXarkana May T. last
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Applications Approved.

The application of D. W. Peel. J. c. Jackson, S w Peel. J H Lindsey and J c. McAndrew to organize the First National bank of BentonVille with a capital of s50,000. has been approved by the comptroller of the currency. This application is in substitution of one for authority to convert the Peo- ple's bank of Bentonyille into the First National bank of Bentonyille ap- proved August 9 last.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
s5oooo Damage Suit Ends in Mistrai

The damage suit of E. D. Lingold vs. C. w Fouke. C. B and Henry Moore and the Merchants and Plant CTS Bank of Texarkana ended in mstrial Lingold who for several years was q prominent merchant of Texarkana. failed about two years ago and he brought suit against the de- fendants for s50,000. alleging that he had been damaged to that amount b. incorrect reports sent abroad to com mercial agencies and merchants
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Negro Preacher in Trouble.

negro preacher at Pine Bluff who gives his name as E. w Wiggins, and who claims to have come to Arkansas from Mississippi. has gotten himself Bluff that he was trying to crganize a Before Day" club. the object of which is to exterminate the whites. He preached among the ncgr les and tried to arouse them. but was arrest. ed. There could be nothing proved against him, however. and he was re leased
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
The Rogers State Fair.

Inc state far al Rogers was one of the most successful ever held al that place The live stock exhibits and horticultural and agricultural displays were far above the average An inlaid table. containing over 25o pieces and twenty nine different varieties Of Ar kansas wood. was among the exhibits
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
No Meeting of Capitol Commission.

The state capitol commission did not meet in Little Rock October l as was expected consequently no action was taken in the matter of the short age of stone, which is being used on the capitol building. There was not a commissioner present.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
King George Is Better.

Dresden. Saxony Oct 2-kine George, who was so ill last Wednesday that his family assembled at Pilimtz the summer residence of the Saxon court, recovered in an astonish manner, and went out driving for 8a.f an hour on Friday He drank llga wines and champagne for dlnner
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Development Companies Chartered.

Charters have been issued by the secretary of state to three companies, whose purposes include the develop ment of various parts of the state. They are the Farmers Cooperative Union of Springfield. Conway county. the Northwest Arkansas Realty and Development company of Prairie Grove, Washington county. and the Poinsett Immigration Association os Harrisburg Poinsett county
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Pardons Issued by the Governor.

Pardons have been granted by Gov. Davis to the following parties: John Bandy Columbia county: Louis Dan iels. White county; John Reed St Francis county ] E Watson Logan county; Henry Leisinser Woodruff county; Fletcher Woods. St Francis county, N W. Ramba. Franklin eoun. U; Joe Daniels. Saline county.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Declined the Onrr

Berlin, Oct 2-The Diseouto bank. owner of the great Venezuelan rail way, has declined an offer of 50 psr cent. of the par value of the stock The bid was made by Gen Valutini. ths Venezuelan minister. on behalf of his government.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Jefferson County Grand Jury.

At Pine Bluff the first report of the grand jury showed that twenty-six in. dictments had been returned. most of which were for grand larceny. while one case was dismissed. The grand jury has adjourned for three weeks
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
ouachita College Opening.

Ouachita College at Philadelphia opened last week with what is said tC be the brightest prospects of any year in it's history The enrolment on the opening day was 330 and it is ex pected that the number of students will reach five hundred before the year is over
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Liouor Dealers 10 Meet.

The State Retail Liquor Dealers Association will meet at Hot Springs next Wednesday for three days ses. sion. The Hot Springs association is making extensive preparations for their entertainment
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Accidental Death of Small Boy.

The four-year-old son of Dr. B H. Green of, Warren was accidentally killed while playing in a saw mill in that city. Tae boy was passing un- der the logway and was caught by the sprocket chain and dragged under the draw He was drawn up the log way under the chain with a log on top of him. The body was crushed to jelly.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
May Be New College a. Little Rock.

movement is on foot to establish a Presbyterian college in Little Rock. following resolution offered at the last meeting of the Ouachita presby- tery. Al present there is no Presbyte- rian college in the state
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06

Ona Holiday negress. was shot at Humphrey. Jefferson county. while sitting near an open window. by Slut, Ter Green She lived long enough to return the fire. but without effect.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Governor Refuses to Sign Commission

Gov Davis has refused to sign the commission of w D. Campbell who was elected county judge of Little River county over F. B. Arnett. the present incumbent Arnett was the regular democratic nominee for the office and Campbell ran as an indepen- dent and according to the official re- turns Campbell was elected bY a plur. ality of twenty-seYen. II is understood that Arnett will contest the election of Campbell and acting on this informa. tion the governor refused to sign the commission.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Ernest Adney was killed by light ming at Divide. Conway county
Goulds Building New Line.

Iron Mountain surveyors are at An. toine and are laying out side tracks and stalking a main line to run from Antoine river to Caddo Gap for the Gurdon and Fort Smith railroad which is the property of the Gould interests. There is big boom at An toine and it is said that there is not a vacant house in the place
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06
Civil Service Examinations.

The United States civil service commission has announced the fol- lowing five examinations to be held ia Little Rock for positions in the gov ernment service:
 October 5-Foreman packer in quar- termaster's department a large, lief fersonyille. Ind. Salary, s96o per an nun; 20 years or over. male.
 October 12-Cataloguer and num- berer. division of photographic pa leontolosy, National museum Salary. s660 per year, age limit 2o years or oyer.
 October 12-Preparator. division of vertebrate paleontoIogy. National museum Salary, s1.50o and S1 800 per year; two vacancies; age limit. 20 to 45 years; assistant preparator in same department, salary s4S9 per year; age limit IS to 25 years mal".
 October 26-27-Edtoria clerk, di= vision of publication department of agriculture Salary. s1.49D per year; age limit. 20 years or oyer: male
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06

L. B. Flannagn was arrested at Tampa, Fla. on the charge of passing &ogus paper st Hot Springs
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-06

Rev P Robert, who was rector of Christ church in Little Rock in the sixties, died recently in St. Louis, aged v years.