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The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Arkansas Had Biggest Apple.

There is spirited rivalry at the worlds fair between the apple-grow ing states for the honor of having on exhibition in horticultural hall the largest apple. It was decided that the state securing that honor should fly a flag over the large apple so long only as it was the largest in the eX- hibit. Until August 9 Arkansas kept the flag with an apple weighing g ounces and measuring fifteen and one half inches. On that date Oklahoma produced an apple of the same size and weighing 24 ounces. and took the flag. In just twenty-tour hours James Howard sent to the Arkansas exhibit an apple sixteen and one-half inches in circumference and weighing 29 ounces, so Arkansas recovered the flag
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
They Are Greatly Disappointed at Kuropatkin's Failure at
 Liao Yang.
GRIEF IS SOMEWHAT TEMPERED
 BECAUSE HE SAVED SOME BACON.
It k Claimed That Field Marshal Oyamu's Failure fo Hold and Gut on knropatkin's Retreat Is, ina Effect, Strategic Defeat For the Japanese.

St Petersburg, Sept. 5-I:15 a. m The feeling of national e~ief and dis appointment caused by Gen. Kuropat- kin's ucoessful attempt to make stand at Liao Yang. deep Hnd bitter as it is, is somewhat tempered by the de- velopment of the fact that the Russian eommander-in- in-chief had removed the bulk of his stores northward before the battle. leaving a mere shell at Liao Yang, and that he succeeded In extri- eating his army, especially Cen. Stakel- berg's corps, from the clutches of the Japanese.
 The war office here believes that the battle is virtually ended and that Kuropatkin's line of retreat is open.
 While admitting that kuropatkin sustained a severe reverse the war of- flee considers that the failure of Field Marshal Oyama 10 hold and cut off Kuropatiin is strategic defeat for the latter The Russian military au- thorites figure that Oyama had nu- merieal superiority Of 60, poo men in the operations against knropatkin.
 The exact position of the Russian right flank is not known at the war of flee. but it is not believed here that the Japanese can not now develop enough strength to endanger it's retirement.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08

them on. and the defendant asked is he thought he could be recognized, and witness told him he could recognize that it was false whiskers he had on. He was with Dr LightIe the night of the fire. and the doctor said. That thing is going to come off tonight" meaning the fire They went by the NJ. E. church, and the doctor told him he was going to get some one to go by home with him if he could and tell them he had to All up his lamp, as he was going to read some before going to bed and it would be thought that his lamp exploded and he was burned up in the barn. He went with the doctor the night of the burning and helped prepare the body and fix it ready for the fire. and GOV cred up the grave. making the ground smooth. He explained to the jury how the lamp was fixed under buck ct and about the body being placed on the pile of stovewood
 Gregory was subjected to a severe cross examination, but stuck to his original story He said that he had made his confession voluntarily.
 Another important witness was D K. Deener He said said he saw three men at the cemetery and took them to be Lishtle, Roberts and Greg ory. Tn joking way the next day he asked Roberts what they were do- ing at the cemetery the previous night, and if they were burying a stiff or taking up dead body. Wit Hess talked to Dr. Lightle. who asked him what he had said to Roberts. He saw Gregory and Roberts at Buck Neely's office on Tuesday after Pitts body was buried.
 Dandridge Medley was wi3h me. said the witness. and we saw buggy with parties going east. toward the cemetery about 10:30 in the night. They went through an old field and on toward the cemetery Me saw some one around the gate. and also saw two parties inside the eemeter5
 Witness saw some ore walk down from the gate. thirty CT forty yards from the buggy Witness returned to town, leaving them there He saw Roberts and Lisht!e 90 away in
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Little Rock May Get New Road.

A conference was held recently in 8t Louis by Little Rock men with the owners of the St. Louis & North Arkansas railroad looking to the ex- tension at once of that road from Les lie. tEa present southern terminus to Little Rock The road now runs from Seligman, Mo. to Leslie, Ark 2. distance of 130 miles It is said that the Rock Island is trying 60 in. duce the owners to extend this road to Searcy, to form connection with their branch line, which will soon tap the Rock Island main line at De Nali's Bluff This would leave Lit Ge Rock out of il, and the business mea of that city are al work to pre- vent it being done.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
sA,nc SOME OF THEIR BACON.
Bulk of Russian Supplies at iias
 NanE Reported Removed.

St. Petersburg. Sept. 5-1:30 a. m The Noyoe Yrymea claims to have in- formation to the effect that the bulk Of the Russian supplies was removed from Liao Yang to Mukdea before ths battle commenced.
 II was thought that Eiao Yang would be q sort of Pleyna held garrison, even if the main army retreatad northward. The fact is, however. the paper adds. that the place had been virtually dis mantled and was held by q strong rear guard The battle of Liao Yang there fore becomes merely rear guard ac- ton of an exceptionally fierce charac- ter. Liao Yang's defenders have now safely extricated themselves. the paper concludes. and have joined the main army across the Taitse river in ths neighborhood of Yentai.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
BRIEF MENTION.

Two electric light have been placed in the state house yard at Little Rock.
 Aunt Arena Fisher. a nagress said to be III years old. is dead at Fl Do rado
 Richard Taylor, a negro vel digger. fell from the rope at Atkins and was killed
 The Siloam Springs Water Com pany has been placed in tae hand of receiver.
 The recent enumeration shows that there are 5,974 children in Little Rock of school age
 Beever White aged 45 years. com mitted suicide at Fort Smith by talk ing carboic acid
 A hung jury resulted iu the trial at Hamburg of Joe White charged with killing his wife
 On October ? MT and Mrs. Sylyes- ter Rainyilie will celebrate their Goth wedding anniversary at Mena
 A recent issue of the Manufacturers Record contained a glowing write-up of the Arkansas exhibit at the Worlds Fair.
 Judge E W. Kimball has been ap- pointed receiver for the stock of the Franklin Bros company at Little Rock
 The Western Union Telegraph company at Little Rock has resumed it's all night office with ". D. Bard in charge
 Alfred Cameron. a painter, was ar rested at Little Rock on the charge of stealing two diamond rings from Mrs Dr Easley,
 After losing six straight games to Shreveport. the Little Rock Southern League base ball team defeated Hope, Ark. two games.
 Ex-rnited States Senator James K. Jones will be connected with the na- tional democratic committee in an advisory capacity.
 Prof A L. Hutchins of the Arsen- ta schools and Miss Ora Smith were married al the latters home in Con- way, September l.
 A poisonous insect has attacked cabbage in Montgomery county and warnings against eating that vegeta- ble have been issued
 Center fielder Jack Gilbert and Catcher Anderson of the Little Rock ball team have ben drafted by Wash iAgton and Detroit respectively.
 Mayor Bedding of Hot Springs has been granted a thirty days leave of absence and N H. Barry elected may or pro tenn to serve while he is away.
 The work of issuing the warrants in payment for the publication of the two proposed amendments to the con st.tution was begun September | They were published in one paper in each county.
 Sheriff Cole of Yell county was paid a reward of slo0 for the arrest and conviction of Will Ray. who killed man named Mattcom in that county August 10. 1909.
 George Seigler, aged 13 years. ele- vator boy at the Capital hotel at Lit. tie Rock was drowned in the river back of the state house September while in swimming.
 A woman named Bertha Futile was arrested at Hot Springs on the charge of opening letter addressed to an other woman of the same name and extracting 9 check for s250
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Arkansas, Taxes for 1903.

A statement of the condition of the state treasury compiled at the close of business August % shows that the taxes collected for the year 1909 will amount to nearly a million and a half dollars. With a few small amounts yet to be paid the amount in the treas ury that date was s1,451 ,995.07. divid- ed among the various funds as fol- lows: General revenue. s50 0632.73 liquor license, $l25. .69o; peddlers Ii. eense. s1025; common schools, 0463,- 765.04; Confederate pensions. $f77.- 415.95; sinking fund, $59 .2S7S0. state capitol, S11S,42S55
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Long Trip m Wagon.

o. ]. Richmond his wife and their two children reached Little Rock August 2l in a mule wagon. after travelling 3,400 miles through North Carolina. South Carolina Georgia, Alabama. Mississippi. Tennessee and part of Arkansas All had malariaI fever when they reached that city and were taken to a hospital They left Norfolk, Va, September 16, 1903, for Mitchell. Ok. where they expected to make their home The father is a physician They made the trip as far as Cotton Plant with a mule, but there traded it of for a horse As soon as all recover the trip to Okla homa will be resumed
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Sold Montgomery Franchise.

The Montgomery, Ala. franchise in the Southern Baseball League of which Little Rock is member was sold on September 3 to Maj, E 2. Winters for s5,000, by W H. Rag. land. Two scheduled games had not been played because the players refused to play ball until they re- ceived a months back salary Pres ident Kavanaugh has approved the sale and all scheduled games will be played until the close of the sea- son.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Provisional Reain1ent Money.

A telegram was received at the headquarters of the state guard from the war department. stating that the department would honor a requisition for funds to defray the expenses of the encampment of the provisional regi- ment on the worlds fair grounds at St. Louis September l9 to 9. Gen eral Haynes states that he is assured of enough money to defray the neces- sary expenses and make the trip great success
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Good Price for First Bale.

The first bale of cotton was received at Little Rock August . and was sold two days later at public auction to the Lesser Goldman compaa. for 31 cents per pound. The cotton was raised on the George Templeton place twelve miles below Little Rock on the Arkansas river, and was good mid ding. This was the sixth first bale the purchasers had purchased T tie state this season.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
FRENCH MILITARY CRITICS.
They Profess to Believe Kuropat- kin'S Defeat tn He IrretrieynbIe.

bin's Defeat to He irretrieSnb1e.
 Paris. Sept. 6-The battle of Liao Yang is absorbing public attention. and the tone of the French military critics has undergone a marked change. M. Bernet, the military expert of the Temps. who heretofore has been con fident that Kuropatkin.s strategy would win the day, now makes comment in dicating his belief that Kuropatkin's defeat is irretrieYable. an9 he says this means that Russia will lose Manchuria and that 1t will be impossible to relieve Port Arthur.
 The prevailing comment of other military experts is in the same dis couraging tone, and the experts ap- pear to agree that the fall of Port Ar thur will be 3 speedy sequel unless Kuropatkin Is able to make a rapid and secure the recommendation of his army at Mukden
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Is wnikin. 10 fnir,

Greenfield. III, Sept 6-W NJ. Col bert who is walking on wager ot 5000 from San Francisco to St Louis over giver route, reached this city Sunday a few minutes before D. m. and left at two o'clock Colbert had until i've o'clock, September ,, to reach St Louis.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Union County Treasurer Short.

The Union county court has ascer- tained that County Treasurer W. J. Hill is short $10. .499.S4. on account of the failure of the Bank Of Fl Dorado. where he had deposited the money belonging to the county. and is caus- ing notices to be served on the treas urer. his bondsmen and all the stock holders of the defunet bank to appear in court on September II. 1901. and pay in the money found short, or show cause why judgment should not be entered against them in that amount. 1t is rumored that whenever the bondsmen are required to make good any of this shortage. criminal proceedings will begin against those Rhe used this trust faa1
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Russian Crews to he Held.

London. Sept. 6.-The Times SEang- hai correspondent says it is understood there that China has agreed to keep the crews of the two Russian vessels now in Shanghai, in Chinese territory until the end of the war between Japan and Russia.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Medical School Opens October 17.

The next term of the medical de partment of the University of Arkan- sas will open October r. September was the opening day for the ma circulation book, and seventy-four seats were reserved This depart mont is located at Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Japanese Reinfore..mrnt..

London, Sept 6.-The Ihe Foo cor respondent of the Daily Chronicle in dispatch dated September , says that 14 regiments will leave Tokio during the week to replace the men lost out side Port Arthur alone. 'fhe losses at this point are estimated at 1000
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
killed By n Live Wire.

Texarkana Ark, Sl 6.-Walter Brooks superintendent Of Carmichaees ice cream manufacturing plant, was in stantly killed by coming in contact with a live light wire
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
New. DeIcgntes start to st. Loui..

New York, Sept. 6.-The delegates from this city and it's suburbs to the twenty-second annaul convention Of news dealers, book sellers and station CTS left here Sunday for St Louis
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Ex-Confc derates Plan Reunion.

Armstrong Mo. Sept. 6.--At meet ing of ex-confederate soldiers held here Saturday plans were perfected to hold big reunion in Armstrong Saturday, October s.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
cashed Raised Money Orders.

A negro giving his name as Sam Scott and Geo. Thurmond, cashed two raised money orders in Little Rock August 2. Each was originally drawn at Memphis on small Arkansas towns for fifty cents. The paying office was changed to Little Rock and the amounts raised to $50. They were cashed on merchants of Little Rock, after purchases had been made.
 Seven burglaries occurred at Hel- ena within two weeks, but nothing of great value was secured at any place.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Western Union Secures Injunction

Judge Rogers has granted tempo rary Injunction on the application of the Western Union Telegraph com pany, restraining the state board of railway commissioners from certify ing to the several county officers the assessments made this year against the lines of the company The West ern Union has filed a bond of 5000, made returnable October 10.
 Will Moseley, cook in a Hot Springs hotel, had his ear cut of with cleay- CT wielded by VIII Harris.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Officers of osteopathic Association.

Officers of osteopathic Association.
 Officers were elected as follows at the annual meeting of the Arkansas Csteopathic Association. held in Lit tie Rock: President, Dr. Clifton E. Whitney, Little Rock; vice president, Dr. Halter. Texarkana; secretary Dr. c. Higginbotham, Pine Bluff; treasurer, Dr. G. H. Tribble, Hot Springs.
 Ed Lynch. for three seasons catcher and captain of tie Little Rock base ball club may be the manager next season.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08
Many Negroes in crittenden County

There are more than eight times as many negro child,en of school age in Crittenden county than white child ren. The report of County Examiner Satterfield shows the number of ne goes between the ages of and 21 years to be 4593 and the whites 561, total enumeration of 5154. The en. rollment is 2S80 and the attendance 1852
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-08

Iron Mountain conductors lave beer ordered to equip themselves with new uniforms at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
WEST PINE RIVER.

G. f. Wight lost one OF his cows
one day last week
Mrs. John Wright, who has been
quite i'll, is some better.
School commenced in district No. 4,
Monday, with Miss McFaul "a teacher.
Fred Wood has gone TO WORK for
ThoS Coulter, who lives near Grand
Rapids
Mrs Robert Wood entertained her
three sisters and their families, OF
Alma, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hoyt enter
tanned few OF their most intimate
friends last Friday night The even
ing was spent in dancing and all re-
ported fine time.
Mr. and Mrs Elias was very pleas
antly surprised by few OF their
neighbors last Wednesday evening.
Just before leaving they presented
them with china berry set in token
OF respect. A very pleasant time was
reported by all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Mrs. Nandacarr is no better at this
writing.
Miss Scott, OF Ithaca, spent Satur.
day and Sunday with Frances Hutch
inSOn.
Mr. and Mrs. j. G. and Davis Yerian
spent Sunday at Washington Mer-
chants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason GARNER are en-
PERTAINING their daughter and family,
u Hope, Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Murwin, OF
Alma spent Sunday with her parents,
w. O. Hutchinson and wife.
Miss Grace Sly commenced her
school at the Davis district Monday
morning, after three weeks vaca-
tiOn.
The Ladies Aid Society gave an
oyster supper at the home OF S. Il. Nc
Bride last Wednesday evening. The
proceeds were s.. 90. A very pleasant
time was enjoyed by all.
Sober Kirby died at the home Of his
parents last Friday evening, after a
short illness with rheumatism. The
funeral was held Sunday at the NOis
school house and interment ia the
A Ina cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
S. &. SUNNI Err.

ID. Hale was In Carson City one da,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaffer are entertain,
ing friends from Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Bangs visite al
Scott Bangs last Sunday.
Mr. Clapper, OF Elm Hall, collected
taxes at Scott Bangs last Wednesday
Mr.. Bowt rs had the misfortune tc
lose one OF his work horses few days
ago.
All Winans, OF Maple Rapids, Is
drawing bolts from his farm here u
Ithaca.
Mathew McFaul aud Mrs. Beattie
visited their brother, Archie McFaul,
OF Arcadia. Sunday
Seabert Kirby, aged twenty years,
died at the home OF his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Kirby, Friday, Janu-
airy s. Funeral services were held at
the Noyes school house Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
BRECkEN RIDGE.

Revival meetings all this week at
the Congregational church.
Several foxes are reported TO be IN
this vicinity but they won't stay long
Hiram Sexton is able TO be out and
do his chores, but is not well enough
to attend to business.
Mrs. Clarence Fox had the third
stroke OF paralysis last Tuesday, but
is still alive at this writing.
Installati OF X. q. NJ. VI. officers
had to be postponed until the next
regular meeting. We look for all Sir
Knights TO be present January Is.
Miss Nellie Thissell is Obliged to
stay home from the normal owing to
measles ia the family OF her uncle
where she boarded and where her
clothes and books are.
About O'Clock Monday afternoon,
while Henry Eberspacher, a prosper.
Gus farmer living on section l, Beth.
any, was cutting timber, one tree got
lodges 10 another and in getting them
down he got caught In the branches
In such manner as tn scalp one side
OF his head and jam his shoulders.
IL was necessary TO do some chopping
TO get him free from the trees. DR.
Howe was called and took sixteen
stitches on his head. He may be in
jured internally.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
ST. LOUIS.

Will Randall and wife exp CT u
leave soon for California.
Mrs John Burns has been having a
severe attack OF tonsilitis.
viii Hawley has resigned his posi-.
tion as salesman for Tuver & Son
Mayor Aldrich has So far recoyert d
as 10 be able TO be out OF doors a little
each day.
Carl Faunce spent Sunday and Mon
day with his parents and friends in
this city.
Oscar Wilmer, cx assistant sugar
maker, is visiting friends in this city
this week.
The farmers have their beets nearly
all hauled, only few loads coming In
each day now.
Carl Schmidt left Saturday night
for Chicago, where he has a position
In drug store.
Joseph Barden fell down stairs last
week and broke his nose, but is get
ting better at this writing.
James Weeks has started a meat
market on Washington avenue, next
TO G. d. Stevens second hand store.
The Bell Telephone Co. have men
wiring for telephone service all over
the town, They have sixty contracts
at present and more coming each day.
Thomas Hunt died at his home in
Bethany last Friday. The funeral
services we're held at the house Sun
day at , p. m. The remains were
taken to Pontiac for burial Monday,
accompanied by J. j. Miller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
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