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The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Meeting of Knights Templar. |.

The thirty-seCond annual conclave of the grand commandery Knights Templar, was held in Masonic Temple. Little Rock. on the 18th and 20th. About seventy-fve knights were in at tendance. The grand commander re- ported that the sixteen communicates in the state are all in good working order, every one having made re- port and paid dues. Upon the recom- mendation of the committee on char ters and diSpensations, charters were granted to Malta eommandery of Mena and Iyanhoe commandery of Jones' boro, both of which. have been under dispensation. The charters were pre- sented to the representatives of the two communicates, that of the Mena commandery being No. IT and of Jonesboro No. IS. One of the most important acts of the grand command cry was the changing of the time for holding the annual eonelave from the third Tuesday in May. Under the new rule the annual conclaye will open al 10 a. m, on the third Tues day in May and continue until the business is completed. In the past the opening session has been held in the evening. It is thought that under the new plan the business can he con eluded in one day The eeetion of the grand officers resulted in tEe selection of the following knights for the va rious offices: Grand Commander, T. H. Jones' Little Rock. Deputy Grand Commander. s. P Ceilings, Hot Springs; Grand Generalissimo, 4. C. Jordan. Pine Bluff; Grand Captain General Peter Brickey, Marianna; Grand Senior Warden, C C. Goss. Li,. tie Rock; Grand Junior Warden, Nick Kizer. Eureka Springs; Grand Prel. ate. George Thornburgh, Little Rock; Grand Treasurer. John Brodie. Litt,e Rock; Grand Recorder, Fay Hemp stead. Little Rock The other offices in the grand commandery are appoint i've.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
RETURNING KINGS VISIT.
President EOubet and Party Leave Paris For Rome to Return Victor
 EmmanneEs Visit.

Paris. April 24-President LoHbet, Foreign Minister Deleasse and a dis tinguished company of officials have started for Rome to repay the visit of King Victor Emmanuel to Paris in Oc- tober, last year. The trip is attract ing widespread attention in connection with the recent exchange of visits of European rulers, rapprochments and the remarkable series of friendly treaties. The party was accompanied to the railroad station by a brilliant military escort. and was received there by Premier Combes, the other members of the cabinet and the Italian charge d'affaires. The train was handsomely decorated. A considerable force of detectives was on the train and sta toned along the route to insure the personal security of the president and his party. Representatives of King Victor Emmanuel will meet NJ Loubet at the Italian frontier tonight
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
GRAVES IS FOUND GUILTY
The Des Moines, Ia. Furniture Deal-
 CT Convicted of Murder.
He Owes His Conviction, Which Carries n Life Sentence, to His
 Relentless StepJaughter.

Des Moines, Ia. April 24-Charles ~. Graves. furniture dealer, charged with murdering his wife and burning he body. was found guilty in the dis .rict court, the jury recommending life imprisonment.
 Graves is said to have choked his wife to death In fit of rage and then 10 have saturated the body with kero- ;ene and set it on fire. His stories rela- i've to finding the body and his visits 0 the home on the morning of the crime were conflicting. This, coupled with previous threats to kill her, led 0 his arrest and prosecution.
 A step daughter. Winnie Reader. a member of the Grau Opera Co.,. theE playing in Chicago, arrived home to spend the holidays three days after he crime was committed. She buried aer mother accused her stepfather of he crime and secured his conviction.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Place of Meeting Changed.

Owing to the impossibility of se- curing transportation for all the mem bers of the State Press Association from Little Rock to St. Louis. the annual meeting of the association will be held in the worlds fair city in- stead of at Little Rock. It was orig inally intended that the members as a body would go on an excursion to St. Louis after the business of the asso- citation. but since this plan had to be abandoned it was decided to meet in St Louis, each member choosing his own route. Headquarters have been secured within the fair grounds, and Secretary lobe has made liberal hotel arrangements. This latter plan is really better than the original one. and as it will be less expensive to those who intended visiting the fair, large attendance is expected.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Prominent Attorney Dead.

After an illness of over year Judge L. c. Balch. one of the most eminent lawyers in the state. passed away at his home in Little Rock on the 18th inst. Judge Balchs death was due to wounds received while serving in the Confederate army and from which he suffered for so many years. The deceased was born in Mississippi in 1S42, enlisted as pri. vate May 8, 1861, and received wounds that made him a cripple for life at the battle of the Seven Pines May 31 :. 1882 After the war he fitted himself for the practice of law. praeticed at Sardis Miss, for several years and removed to Little Rock in 1881.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
CATTLE WINTERED WELL.
Exaggerated Reports of Dlsaster Have Been Sent Out From the
 Cattle Country.

Denver, Col. April 24.-Charles F Martin. secretary of the National Live Stock association. who has just re- turned from an extended visit amon5 the cattlemen in the northern states, says that reports sent out from the cat sle country to the effect that large numbers of cattle have died during the past winter ars for the most part ex- asgerations. Said MT. Martin T be- ,ieve the cattle have come through the winter in much better shape than Is generally supposed. In nearly all parts of the northwest the cattle are now in inc shape. saw many beef cattle fit for market while was away, and th.s Is never the case at this time of the year when the stock has been through ] hard winter"
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Postmasters Appointed.

The following fourth-class postmas- ters were appointed last week:
 Naylor, Faulkner county. W, c. Graham. vice Sola E. Brady, resigned.
 Price, Garland county Richard NJ. Price, vice Tennessee Price. resigned. Flippin, Marion county, John H. Burch, vice James w Pierce, remoy- ed
 Neill. Lonoke county, William B. Harvill, vice Winfrey Flynn, resigned. Adine, Calhoun county, A. C. Ables, vice Isaac V Ables, resigned
 Bayspur. Cross county, William A. Carter. vice l.. |. Stedman, resigned. Egypt, Craighead county, Govin w. Lambert, vice Edward A. Cole, resign ed
 Hamil Randolph county. J. R. ri ner vice Alexander Stout, resigned.
 Latham, Van Buren county, James H. McEntire. vice Adam W Hatley, re- signed.
 Pitkin, Washington county, S M. Smith, vice Andrew B. Smith, resign ed
 Remmel Jackson county, Andrew N. Balch, vice Charles c. Dean, resign ed
 Schaal, Howard county, Martin F. Baker, vice Henry Schaal, resigned.
 Weber, Ark?nsas county. Mary E. Roland, vice B A. Smith, removed.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Fruit Outlook.

Col. W. C. Yincenheller of Fayette vile, considered an authority on fruit growing, makes the following state ment: Our strawberry fields are lad en with bloom and fruit We will have an abundant crop Picking will begin from the 1st to the 5th of May. The Elberta peach crop has been prac tically destroyed. Some other budded varieties and seeding promise good yields. Apples apparently are not in. jured. The Ben Davis apple did not have full bloom, and where trees bore good crops last year the fruit is shy However. this does not apply to many orchards Other varieties promise well. Prospects now are for 60 to 75 per cent of full crop"
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
4 NEW SENSATION IN LONDON
The Head of One of the Best Known
 Detective Agencies in Trouble.
Is Charged, With Others, With Con- spiring to Pervert the Course of
 Justice In a Divorce Case.

London, April 24.-At Bow Street best known private detective agency in England, was held in heavy bail. charged with eonspiriHg t0 peryert the due course of justice With him in the dock were Albert Osborne. his law yer, and two private detectives en- ployed by Slater They also were put under heavy bail. The case is the se- qHel to a sensational divorce suit, in which Slater was employed to secure evidence against the husband A de- cree was obtained last November, but the authorities became suspicious, and after a rehearing the decree was re- scinded, the jury finding that the hus- band was induced. through the agency of Slater and Osborne. to misconduct himself in order that his wife might obtain a divorce.
 The rehearing attracted great pub lie interest Sir Edward Clarke and other leading lawyers defended Slater. but were unable to refute the scathing accusations of Solicitor General Car sos. who revealed the extraordinary methods pursued by the detective agen- cy Over $t5 ,000 was paid to Slater and Osborne for the evidence on which the decree was originally granted. These arrests are expected to produce further sensational matter relat
 ing to other cases. The prisoners will come up for further hearing April 90, the present proceedings being merely
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
OTHERWISE UNN0TICEn

The anti injunction bill was laid ever until next fall by the house con- mittee on judiciary
 Two men, disguised as beggars, it is said. recently attempted to assassinate Gen Kuropatkin at New Chwang.
 T. F. Sotham. of Chillicothe, Mo, re- eeived si,S71 as benefit from the re- cent sale conducted by his friends.
 Richard H. Pierce has been unani- mously elected chief engineer for the mammoth Worlds fair power plant.
 The St Louis police board has is- sued an order cutting out furloughs during the seven months of the Worlds fair.
 Mrs. Agnes Watts, who has been In hiding for two years with her grand child. Catherin Watts. has returned to Springfield. III.
 Attorney General Hamlin of Illinois has filed a bill against the fraternal order of Loyal Americans. charging ir regularities of officers.
 The Missouri supreme court has or dered deposition taken in the case of Speaker Whitecotton. charged with changing court records.
 The Negrito girl baby born at the Worlds fair died after three days of life, but no one, not even the mother. seems to grieve much for it.
 The contract of sale to the United States of the French company's Pan- anna canal rights and properties has been signed, sealed and delivered.
 The Farmers and Merchants nation al bank of Hobart, Okla, has closed it's doors. President Bradford declares that the depositors will be paid in full.
 Sixty-seven saloon keepers of Blu reau, county, Illinois, have been in dicted for keeping their saloons open on Sunday. As}ong them are 15 women.
 Tn suit in New York over a stock deal it was alleged that John D. Rock efeller, Jr., gave tips on the stock mar ket to favored meG bers of his Bible class.
 The Kentucky supreme court has af- fir.ned the sentence of life imprison- ment in the case of James Howard, charged with the murder of William Goebel
 The Methodist district conference al Harrisburg. Ill. has expelled Rev Elisha Raugh, mayor of Brookport, be- cause. in his oaclal capacity, he signed saloon licenses.
 A Russian launch was blown np and 21 men killed while laying mines, pre- sumably for the purpose of blocking the harbor of Port Arthur against an assault by the Japanese ships
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
OUR ISTHMlAN NAVAL FORCE
It Has Been Gradually Reduced Un- til There Are Bat Two
 Vessels Left.

Washington, April 24.-The large fleets of United States warships which assembled on both sides of the isthmus of Panama during the revolution have been gradually reduced by the depart ure of ships for other points, until now but two remain to safeguard the inter- ests of the United States in that quar- ter The cruiser Boston is at Panama and the cruiser Newark at Colon.
 The monitor Wyoming and the tor pedo boat destroyers Preble and Paul Jones have left Panama for Acapulco on their way to the Pichilinque bay. where they will remain for several days and then proceed to San Fran. cisco.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
A SENSATION IN BERLIN.
A RumOred Deal In Torpedo Boats
 Between Germany and Russia.

New York, April 24.-Some sensa- tion has been caused in Berlin. says a Herald dispatch from that city, by a rumor to the effect that Germany had ceGed to Russia certain torpedo boats being in private yards which are on the point of completion.
 Eight of these, which are being built by the Sehichau yard, are the largest torepdo boats as yet constructed in Germany, being of 550 tons with an average speed of 2S knots.
 In order to prevent breach of neu- trality, it would be necessary that the German government annul its contract with the yard. leaving the builders free to do as they pleased with the torpedo boats
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
PARIS HEARS TT, TOO.

Paris,April 24.-InfOrmntion reach ing the highest quarters here tends to confirm the report that rather serious engagement hns occurred on the NaIu river, involving re- verse to Japanese column, but the information lacks pOsitiVeness and the details therefore are given un- der reserve, although credited in influential quarters. It is said that this is not the minor operation mem toned in Niceroy AIexieh's report Of April 22.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
BRIEF MENTION.

Though considerable ground has been prepared, but little cotton has been planted in this state. owing to the unusual cold weather.
 wealthy banker of Morristown. Tenn, visiting at Hot Springs. named A. Y. Taylor, committed suicide by shooting himself through the breast He had been drinking heavy for sev. eral days.
 In order to avoid endless litigation the probate court of Polk county has compromised with the bondsmen of ex-Treasurer Davis. and ex-Collector Johnson. It is alleged the two form CT officers owed balance of S15, ,000 and the bondsmen settled by payiuy s6,400.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
ARKANSAS S1AIE MNS.
Coin Harvey Gives His Views on
 the Political Outlook.
EVENTS OF AWEEk BRIEFLY CHRONICLED
Arkansas State Press Association to Meet in St. Louis Instead of Little Rock Fourth-Class Postmasters Appointed.
Harvey Opposes Parker and Hearst.

FfdTVcJ opposes FdFkeT dHu flcdiSts
 In an interview with a newspaper man at Fort Smith. w H. (Coin) Harvey expressed himself as follows on the democratic political situation: 'To me, Parker lacks so much of be- ing the right man that 1 do not feel competent to forecast his chances. l do not think Parker can poll the large vote of the west and south, and do not think he can poll the full democratic vote of those sections. The loss of strength will be found among the plain people There is growing dis
 trust among these plain people of men whose environments are those of the money magnates and trust makers of the east, and if Parker is nominated a large number of them will remain at home on election day and not go to the polls There is a growing opinion that power is using the government for the benefit of special classes, using one political party and then the other as opportunity offers, not caring which party is in power and using it to stack the cards on the people. This senti- iliCHl IS sO W eau tlteiI It 10 SD- ing 10 Le hard to fool the common people this time. We want states man. broad of views. and in nc way narrow of mind. who will deal justly with the conditions as they exist, but always looking forward, as circum- stances will permit to more just con ditions of government, and a bright CT civilization. There are men of this class who might be selected. but their names have not yet been mentioned, but they are. possibly, thought of As to Hearst, he is an untried and an unknown quantity. He has as yet given no evidences of possessing statesmanlike qualities, though he might deveo2 them If l were to make a guess as to the result of the democratic national convention, l would say that if wisdom prevails there will be man selected whose name has not yet been mentioned.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Farmer Assassinated.

A special from Hot Springs states that Bud and Frank Coleman, while working in their field in Marble town ship, near the Saline county line, were fired upon from ambush by some un- known party The former was in stantly killed and the latter mortally wounded It is believed the assassin is some one whom Bud Coleman had arrested while serving as an officer.
 The dead body of Joe Holloway was found near Ash Flat. in Sharp coun- ty, where he had been shot down, it is alleged, by Sam AskeN.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
A SUICIDE IDENTIFIED.
Body Found nt Omaha Was That of Mai. James W. Davis, Four
 teenth Illinois Infantry.

Omaha, Neo.. April 24.-The body of man found Friday has been identi- fled as that of Maj. James w. Davis, a government meat inspector, and broth er-in-law of the late George Francis Train. The man had evidently taken his own life by swallowing the con- tents of bottle of strychnine. the vial being found in his hand when the body was discovered He had lived in Oma- ha 37 years, was formerly lawyer of prominence and served as major in the Forty-ninth Illinois infantry. He was 74 years old.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Young Men to the Front.

Jefferson county has the distinction of furnishing perhaps the youngest members in both branches of the next general assemble of the state. In the senate Hon. Kemp Toney, who has re, ceived the nomination at the hands of the democratic party, Is only 2 years of age, and will be the youngest mem Der of that branch. MT. Toney dur ing his first term in the lower house WAS elected at the age of 21. being just old enough to hold office. Hon A. H. Powell, who will be one of Jefferson county's representatives in the next general assembly. is but 23 years of agpk
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
HER FIFTEENTH BIRTHDAY
Oklahoma Celebrated Her Fifteenth Anniversary as Il Territory With
 Appropriate Ceremonies.

Guthrie, Okla. April 24,-Oklahoma celebrated here fifteenth birthday. Fri day, with appropriate ceremonies. In 1889, on April p, there was none here but the redskin and the cowboy, with an occasional troop of regular cavalry; to-day there are TOO 900 happy and con tented people within the confines of the territory, with statehood promised by congress within the next two years. And when admitted Oklahoma will have been territory a shorter length of time than any other state now in the union.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Rumor Current in St. Petersburg That the Japanese Sustained
 Heavy Loss.
WERE ATTEMPTING A LANDING
 NEAR MOUTH OF THE YALU RIVER.
The Japanese Loss is Placed nt Seven Thousand Men-The story However, is Discredited in Guar ters Where the Press CorrespOnd- ent Made Inquiries.

st. Petersburg, April 23-5;fs D. m A rumor is current in this city thnt the Jnpnnese sustained heavy loss while attempting landing near the mouth of the YaIu river. According to the report, which is said to be based on private tele- eram from Port Arthur, the Japan ese lost 1000 men. The story Is not credited In quarters where the cor respondent made inquiries, but an absolute official statement has not yet been obtained.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
TO SUCCEED 60
Judge Breakmnn Winthrop the PresIdent's Choice for Govern
 or of Porto Rico.

Washington. April 24.-President Roosevelt has selected Judge Beakman Winthrop, of the court of first instance. Philippine islands, to succeed William H. Hunt as governor of the island of Porto Rico The appointment has not been announced officially, but proba- bly, will be in a short time. Judge Winthrop is from New York.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
KIROPAT.IN'S TACTICS.
The Russian Commander Would Draw the Jnps Across the Yn1u.

Draw the .Jnps Across the fnfu.
 St. Petersburg, april 23.-2:o5 D. n In spite of the reports from Seoul and Tokio that the Russians are mass ing 90 O00 men 10 resist the Japanese crossing he Yalu river. it can be as serted with great positiveness that an obstinate obstruction to the enemy's crossing is no part of Gen. Kuropat- kin's tactis The Russians intend that the Japanese shall have the river be- hind them before giving battle in force. Kuropatkins plans in this respect are fully approved here. Of course. the Russlans will do all in their power to render the crossing as difficult and ex- pensive as possible. but the first de dsiye engagement will occur in Man churia, where the Russians believe they will lave all the advantage of position
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Drowned in Hawaiian Waters.

Honolulu, April 2i.-W. S. Crouch. who arrived here on the steamer Ko- req, was drowned while bathing in the surf at Waikiki Many bathers saw the drowning and an unsuccessful effort was made to rescue Crouch. Mir. Crouch's wife and two children are in Rochester. N '.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
THE ATTITUDE OF CHINA.
It is Gradually Becoming More and
 Wore Pro-J pnnese.

Paris, April 24.-It is learned that China has taken quite definite pro Japanese stand within the last few days. It is said this may involve seri- ous consequences to the relations be- tween Russia and China. Chinas ac- ton, it is noted, follows the report that Viceroy Alexieff had requested the retirement of the Chinese troops.
 It is also reported that the Chinese minister at St. Petersburg will be re- called Although the latter report is denied, there is reason to believe that it has some foundation.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Big shipment of Japanese Gold.

Seattle Wash. April PA ship ment of Japanese gold amounting to more than six million yen passed through the hands of the Weils-Fargo Express Go. for the east. The money was landed at Vancouver a couple of days ago from the steamship Empress of India. and is said to be used fox the purchase of supplies.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Two Killed by Officers.

Two negroes giving their names as John and Anderson Love, were fatally shot at Dermott by City Marshal Ben nit. It is said the negroes raised disturbance in saloon and when they got word the officer was coming ran into the street and at sight of Ben. nit began firing al him. The mar. shal jumped behind a tree and return. ed the fire. fatally wounding both men.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Brutal Murder,

Frank Williams. negro, murdered Louise white, a negress. near Niece. hee. Desha county by cutting her throat while she was sick in bed The couple lived together for several years, but recently separated. Will Hams went to the woman's house dur ing the absence of her father. and finding her alone, deliberately cut her throat.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Fire In the Sierra Mudres.

Fl PaSo. Tex, April 24.-A disastrous forest fire is raging in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico of 15o miles southwest of Fl Paso In many places the hills have been swept clean of val uable timber The fire started week ago, and since then has traversed an area many miles in length.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
We May Have Some Peaches.

West Plains. Mo, April 24.-Fruit growers report that the peach crop Is unlntured from the recent cold wave. Apples and pears have been damaged, especially Ben Davis and Jonathan apples
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
Burns Proved Fatal.

St. Louis, April 24-Margaret Weber. IS years old, who was seriously burned, April [, while attempting to light a gasoline stove at the home of E. F.. Rethwilm, died at the city hospital from the effects of her injuries.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
ON A FIVE-DAY SCHEDULE.
Time In the Coates Cotton Thread Mills at Pawtucket, R. l.,
 Five Days week.

Pawtucket, R. l., April 24.-The five cotton thread mills in this city. owned by the J. X P. Coates Co limited. have inaugurated a schedule of five days week. The plant employs 5000 hands
 About 1000 mill operatives in this state are working on short-time sehed- ules, owing to unfayorable trade con ditions.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-28
"OId Hickory's" Flag.

St. Louis, Apri! 24.-"Old Hickory's" flag and the war-worn snare drum with which Drummer John Noble beat the call to arms at the battle of New Orleans will be seen in the New Or leans historical exhibit now being in- stalled at the Worlds fair