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The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
The Next Senate Convention.

Complete returns from the demo- cratic primaries show that the follow ing state senators were nominated. In the ninth and twenty-hfth districts the contests were very close. but ind- cations are that MT Lambert won in the former and A. T. Cross in the lat ter. There are thirty-five members of the state senate, and twenty of the members who were in the session of 1903 will serve until the election in September, 1906 The names of the holdovers and the nominees are given below:
 First District-J. K. Browning,' Clay county.
 Second District-J. E. McCall." Lawrence county.
 Third District-B. E. McFerrin, Newton county
 Fourth District-A. ". Covington. Johnson county.
 Fifth District-J. " Thompson Washington county.
 Sixth District-John A. Hinkle, In. dependence county.
 Seventh District-O. N Killough, Cross county.
 Eighth District-Geo. E. Floyd. Yell county.
 Ninth Distriet-Wm. Lambert,* Hot Spring county.
 Tenth District-J. A Gray, Pulaski county; A. w Rison. Perry county.
 Eleventh District-H. K. Toney,. Jefferson county.
 Twelfth District-W P. Fletcher, Lonoke county.
 Thirteenth District-J. F. Lees Monroe county.
 Fourteenth District = John F. Moore" Phillips county.
 Fifteenth District-Thos. E. Mears. Ashley county.
 Sixteenth District-W S Amis.' Cleveland county.
 Seventeenth District-C. T. Gotham. Drew county.
 Eighteenth District-W. s Good win,* Bradley county
 Nineteenth Distriet-Thos. w. liar dy. Ouachita county.
 Twentieth Distriet-T. C. lobe, Hempstead county.
 Twenty-first District-A. s. Kilgore, Columbia county.
 Twenty-seeond Distriet-W H. Col lins. Sevier county.
 Twenty-third District-G S. Rec tor,+ Izard county.
 Twenty-fourth District-F. O. Butt, Carroll county.
 Twenty-fifth Distriet-A. T. Cross Crawford county.
 Twenty-sixth District = Sam ". Simpson. Van Buren county.
 Twenty-seyenth Distriet-J NJ. C. Xaughter. Faulkner county.
 Twenty-eighth Distriet-John H. Holland,* Sebastian county.
 Twcnty-ninth District-W F. liar rison,* Mississippi county.
 Thirtieth District-J. C. Pinnix, Pike county.
 Thirty-frst District-Thos W. Mi lan,* Garland county.
 Thirty-second District Frank Smith, Crittenden county.
 Thirty-third District = Hubert J Halls Scott county.
 Thirty-fourth District-John J. Lo gan. Benton county.
 To be eelcted in September.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
PREPARING FOR TROUBLE.
The ThirG Corps of the Austrian Army Prepared to Meet Threat
 ened Trouble In the Balkans.

New York, April 3.-The Third corps of the Austrian army is prepared to leave here at any moment for Ragusa on the Adriatic. according to a World dispatch from Trieste, Austria. Six steamers are ready to take the soldiers on boara should a call be made for their services.
 It is declared in Trieste that this is really critical moment in the Balkans, where until now snow has prevented active operations. Should the Third corps .e moved it will be landed at the most convenient port of transport to the Macedonian frontier. The sol diers are exercising in carrying bag gage to the docks and back to the ar senal
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
HAS NO IMPORTATION.
Japnnese Navy Department Hasn't
 Heard of Last Alleged Attack.

Tokio. April 3.-5 D. m.-The navy department has no information con- corning the reported Japanese attack on Port Arthur March 30-3l, and the officials doubt that a general attack oc- cured. It was added that it was pos possible that a few Japanese cruisers are in the vicinity of Port Arthur, and that there may have been an exchange of shots with the Russians, but it is certain that the main Japanese fleet was not engaged at the time referred
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Ruled in Favor of Bridge Comoan,

For the second time the federal court has passed upon the right of the Memphis Bridge company to charge passengers a 50 cent fare The last case decided by Judge Trie- Der was that of Thos H. Adams, who sued the bridge company and the Iron Mountain railroad jointly for s25,000 for being ej.eted from an Iron Noun tain train for refusing to pay the bridge fare. The plaintiff set up the plea that his ticket read from Little Rock, Ark. to Memphis. Tenn. and that the railroad company was bound to land him at the point designated. there being no stipulation that he was to pay fare for crossing the bridge. He also contended that the charter under which the bridge was built did not allow the alleged excessive charge of 50 cents Judge Trieber in ruling in favor of the bridge company, held that the act of congress of April 24. 1884, authorized the charge of a fare for railroad passengers across the bridge
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
IS RETURNING TO MANILA.
BriE.-Gen. Allen, Not Allowed to Oh serve, VIII Return to Hi. Post.

Seoul. April g. Noon-Brig. Gen H. T. Allen. United States military ob- server with the Japanese forces, Is about to start for Manila
 Gen. Allen was recently stopped by the Japanese outposts and the corres- with the request that he go no nearer the Japanese outpests and the cores pondent of the Daily Mail at Seoul re- ported two days ago that the Japanese had requested Gen Allen to return from Ping Yang to Seoul until such time as they could provide accommoda- tions at the front for the military at tache.
 Gen. Allen is chief of the Philippine constabulary.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
SOME SEVERE REFLECTIONS.

Some men talk and talk, and never seem to get relief
 Self-made men generally act as though they were proud of their job.
 Some men are not to blame for not be- ing gentlemen. They don't. know how.
 To be well preserved. a woman, like fruit, needs a good deal of sugar in her composition.
 The hard-luck man wouldn't trouble us at all if he wouldn't insist on telling us about it.
 It is always a sad moment when Tltania rubs the lotion off her eyes and notices Bottoms ears for the first time N. '. Times.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07

George w Vanderbilts splendid estate in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville, has for several years been one of the show places of the United States. George Gould is said to have dis covered site in the Colorado noun tains. near Glenwood Springs. that he thinks is capable of being improved so that it would overshadow the famous Biltmore of MT. Vanderbilt, and he Is credited with the intention of making 1t one Of the finest estates in the world.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
OUR INTERESTS IN TURKEY
United States Minister Leishman Hns Special Interview With
 Foreign Minister Tcwhk Pasha.

Constantinople, April 3.-United States Minister Leishman has had a special interview with Foreign Minis ter TewfiI Pasha on the subject of the official recognition of the American schools, hospitals and charitable insti- tutions in Turkey. MT. Leishman urgently pressed the foreign minister for a speedy settlement of the matter, demanding that .ne American estab- lishments be given the same status as is granted to similar institutions of other powers.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
A Sure Enough Midget.

So small that he can stand on sil- yer dollar and leave ample room about him is the 5-weeks-old boy of James and Jennie Harding, a colored couple living in Greenville, Pine Bluff sub urb The child is perfectly formed and is the greatest curiosity ever seen there Both his hands expanded would not cover silver half dollar. He weighs a pound and an ordinary No. lamp chimney, half full O. wat CT would be a sufficient pool to drown him. The child is hardy as any other of equal age, and is growing A dollar bill will now wrap his head entirely, leaving ample room for the fold to be pinned.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
CHINA WILL JOIN
 HANDS WITH JAPAN
The Impression Prevails That It Is Only Matter of How Long
 It Will Be Delayed.
CHINA'S NEUTRAL ATTITUDE
 ASSUMED AT REQUEST OF JAPAN.
The Younger Generation Of Chinese Contrast the rromptitude With Which Japan FnltIls Contracts With the Evnsiyc Methods Re sorted to Fly Russia.

Shanghai, April 3.-China will join forces with Japan.
 The only question now is how long will China preserve an attitude of neu- trality. impossible from the beginning, and daily growing more difficult to maintain.
 This attitude was taken on the ad- vice of Japan. Chinese popular senti- ment is not only strongly pro-Japanese, but is strongly antiRussian. The youn- ger generation of patriots, whose leaven is spreading astonishingly throughout the empire, are everywhere contrast ing the promptitude with which Japan executed her contracts after the China Japanese war wita-.Russia's s evasions of her solemn professions in regard to Manchuria.
 Would Rather Trust Japan.
 In fact, the Chinese are prepared to trust the Japanese and to believe in integrity
 The so-called bandits in Manehuria are already a serious menace to Rus sian communications. Their plans have such definite shape. their attacks on the railways are so systematically car ried out. that their rising cannot be re- garded as insignificant
 What is significant is that many of these so-called bandit bodies were originally enrolled by the Russians themselves to guard the railways.
 There is little doubt, also. that Rus sia is anxious to find an excuse to break with China and to make open use of her territory.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Women and the Worlds Fair.

Arkansas building at the worlds fair is completed with the exception of the touching up" process. and Ar kansas booths in the various eompet- itiye buildings are nearing compile tion Arkansas grotto in the mines building will be a feature when com pleted, and bids fair to attract a great deal of attention. The agricultural exhibits from Arkansas have been most attractively arranged in the agri- cultural building
 Mrs. Johnnie A. George, chairman of the Pulaski County Woman's Hon. irary Board of Worlds Fair Commis sioners, has issued the following ad- dress:
 As every one knows. the Louisiana Purchase Exposition will open in the city ot St. Louis on April 30. Already the Arkansas building is being put in readiness for the opening ceremonies of this momentous event, which means so much to the future development of our state. The Arkansas building is one of the first of the state buildings to have been completed and the man. ager, Thomas W. Milan, and Miss Cage, the assistant manager. are es- pecially desirous that as many eXhib- it's as possible intended for the build ing shall be in place by the opening day Those destined for the Arkansas building will of course be non-compet- itive Such articles as are intended for competition should be so marked and will be sent to the departments to which they belong. Before any thing can be accepted it must be sub mitted to the county board for inspec ton, as it is the duty of this board to see that nothing unworthy be sent to the exposition After the county board has passed upon such articles as shall be submitted to them, they will be turned over to the state board to be forwarded to St Louis, the state board paying all express charges upon accepted articles Should any article be intended for sale it may be sold during the fair. but not removed from the place of exhibition until the close of the exposition. IL is hoped that the women of the capital city and through out this state shall be able to reflect much credit upon themselves in their exhibit and that il will be one of which the entire state will be proud. Among the things sought for exhibit in the Arkansas building are articles of a decorative character, paintings in oil and water eolors, tap 1 estry. ceramics. typography. wood carving. needlework historical relies of value, interior and exterior pho tographs of homes. views in and around Little Rock and throughout the state:
 "A committee of representative women will be appointed and a meet ing called to meet al my home not lat CT than the 20th instant to pass upon such articles as shall be submitted. and ii is necessary that as many arti- cles as possible shall be in by that time As a guarantee to the ladies that their property will be cared for until such time as it may be turned over to the state board for shipment. I have, in lieu of better place, de- cided personally to receive the arti- cles at my house, 1120 Cross street, Little Rock, and to be responsible for them except in case of fire or somo such unforeseen calamity
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Section Foreman Murdered.

A section foreman on the Choctaw by the name of Oliver Peterson. was murdered while alone in his cabin in Crittenden county by negro named Brandon. It is claimed the negro dressed in the dead mans clothes. entered the kitchen and after prepar- ing and eating meal, departed. Members of Peterson's section gang discovered the body and captured the murderer after a fierce batue.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Col. Wn1..M. Neal.

The sudden death of William M. Neal from apoplexy at his home in Helena was a great shock to the com munity and thousands of friends and acquaintances throughout the state MT. Neal was one of the abest writers in the state, and as a business man WIS very successful While always fair to those who differed with him on matters of public interest. he was un- compromising in his views of right and defended them in masterly and manly way The citizens of Helena do not mourn alone the death of Col. Neal, but the entire state has lost a friend who was ever willing 10 defend her good name The deceased was a native of Tennessee. and received his education at Lebanon. In 1876 he came to this state. choosing the city of Helena as his home. For ten years he was bookkeeper in a bank, but in 1886 became editor and owner of the World, which paper he made one of the brightest and most influential in the south. In 1888 Col. Neal was mar ried to Miss Margaret Redyard, at present president of the State Fedora tion of women's clubs. The married life of such a couple was naturally verry happy one. though no children came to bless their union.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
FlFTY-ElGHTH CONGRESS.
Mr. Carmack Continued His Speech in the Senate On the old Age
 PenSiou Order.

Washington, April 3.-A conspicuous feature in the senate chamber, s;atur- day, was a large easel bearing upon it a series of pictures showing the effect of irrigation and the Wyoming tract of irrigated land which has been the sub ject of controversy in connection with the debate upon MT. Gibson's bill for the repeal of the land laws.
 The easel was placed in the chamber at the request of MT. Warren. who had given notice of his intention to address the senate on the bill.
 MT. Warren did not, however, find opportunity to speak at the beginning of the days session, MT. Mallory con- tinuing his speech on his Carmack res- olution looking to an inquiry into the legality of the oldage pension order O. Secretary Hitchcock.
 House.
 When the house convened the resolu- ton for the appointment of members of the board of managers far the national home for disabled volunteer soldiers was sent to conference. The house then began consideration of pension bills, and the docket was cleared.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
ALI QUIET AT PORT ARTHUR.
Weather Getting Warmer md Sick
 and Wounded Doing Well.

Port Arthur. April 3.-All is quiet here and there Is no change in the situation. The weather is warmer and the sick and wounded are making good progress toward recovery.
 The Japanese who were killed in the last attack on this place were buried Saturday in the Chinese cemetery out side the town with military honors.
 It is hoped it will be possible to raise the Japanese fireships which were sunk in the attempt to block the harbor
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
ARE LEAVING VLADIVoSToK.
Russians Withdrawing Useless Gus toms officers From yIadivostok.

Vladivostok. April 3-Twelve of the customs officers at Vladivostok have been withdrawn and sent to Irkutsk This is the first step In the direction of closing the custom house here be- cause of the poor trade prospects in consequence of the war.
 It Is expected here that Yladiyostok will be declared a free port after the conclusion of the war.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Bouquet Brought Death.

Bloomfield, N. J., April 3.-Mrs. Frances Dannbacher is dead from blood poisoning While celebrating her seven y-first birthday anniversary. recently she received a bouquet of rose and scratched her finger on thorn. Blood poisoning followed.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
X sDipII-Sizcd Riot.

Louisville, Ky. April 3.-A small riot occurred Friday night bstween striking butchers and non-union men who nave their places in the plant of the Louisville Packing Go and four non-union men were badly beaten and oDe man shot
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Regiment of State guard to Visit Fa.r

Regiment of State guard to Visit Fa!r
 Announcement has been made by the commander of the state guard that the provisional regiment from this state will be sent to St. Louis the third week in September. This regi- ment will be selected from the best drilled companies. in accordance with the United States army inspection. As the trip promises to be one of pleasure, there is much rivalry be- tween the various companies for the honor.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Monthly Circulation Statement.

Washington, April 3.-The monthly comparative statement of the eireula- tion, issued by the comptroller Of tAs currency shows that at the close Of business, March 31, 1904, the total circulation of national bank notes was s434, ,9O9 .942, an increase for the year of S52, ,390 ,6S4.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
specie Pack Train Reicnseh.

Seoul, April 3.-A pack train carry ing specia to the American goli mines at Unsan, which had been held up by the authorities south of Anju, has been released and permitted to proceed. The mining company does not anticipate any further difficulty in its transporta- tion operations
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Teachers, Strike settled.

Carbondale, H.. April 3.-The strike of the city school teachers of Carter vile. who went out because the board of education had discharged one of the corps for inhictirg too severe pun ishment on one of the pupils, has been Smicably settled.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Russians We're outpumbered.

Paris, April 3.-It is said the Rus sian forces in the engagement near Ka- san, March 27, numbered 800 Cossacks and that the Japanese forces consisted of about HOO infantry and 1.300 cav airy
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Fatal Air Tank Explosion.

Meadville, Pa. April 3.-An air tank in the Erie machine shops exploded to- day killing one man and injuring many more. The building was badly wrecked
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Storm Damage in Washington County.

The storm damage in the southwest ern part of Washington county a few days ago was extensive. Loddie Stones nine-room brick residence was wrecked. The west gable was blown off at the second floor, the north half of the roof was torn away. and the entire east end blown off. The family were playing finch in one of the east rooms and had barely gotten out when the walls collapsed. Henry Ucker's house near Reiffs chapel was partial ly destroyed; Mrs. Ucker who was sick in bed, was removed just before the chimney fell right where her bed had stood. The barn and outhouses were blown away Among the homes that were injured or destroyed by the wind were those of Rev. John Kelley, Jacob Cato, John Dowel and Henry Mullins
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
THIBETAN GENERAL
 AND ESCORT KILLED
The Thibetans Paid Dearly For Their Attack Upon the British
 Column at Guru.
GENERAL FIRED THE FIRST SHOT,
 AND THEN THE SLAUGHTER BEGAN.
Col. Macdonald, Commander of the
 British. GnIiantIy Saved Mr. CnndIcr, Correspondent of the London Daily Mnii-Fhe Thibe- tans Were Literally Moved Down.

Tuna. Thibet. April 3.-The Thibetan general. the whole of his personal es- eort and five Lhassa officials were among the hundreds killed in the fight ing of March 31 at Guru, Thibet
 The small British losses are ac- counted for by the fact that the Thi- betans were so huddled together that the majority Wee unable either to use their swords or to fire. The swords men in the front rank could not reach the sikhs who had fixed bayonets, while the men in the middle of the mob could not reach the enemy, but many of them probably killed each other in the mad excitement. The scene recalled oldtime fights in cock pits, the grim. determined faces of the Thibetans. lighted with devildom say agery. expressing contempt for the slkhs. whom they outnumbered six or seven to one.
 General iIr"d First shot.
 When the Lhassa general fired the first shot, the Thibetans with wild shouts drew their swords. fired their matchlocks and surged forward. About dozen swordsmen made a desperate rush in the direction of Col Macdonald and small knot of officers Four Thi- betans attacked Mir. Candler the cor respondent of the London Daily ls-ail, but Col, Macdonald seized a rifle and shot down two of them at few yards and another officer killed the other two, tsus saving MT. Candler's life Those of the Thibetans who tried to climb the wall were met with a terrible mag azinc rifle fire. but they did not falter, those behind springing over the heaps of Gead and continuing the fight until riddled with bullets
 Retired DoggedIy.
 When finally the Thibetans retired they tramped back slowly and steadily, though followed by a hail of bullets. A mountain battery was brought into action, and tore the retreating lines with shrapnel A terrible trail of dead and dying marked the line of march. At length, the last wounded, limping Thibetan turned the corner, some 400 yards from the scene of the grim tragedy, where the best of the Thibetan army had perished
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Leaped from Third S.ory.

A visitor at Hot Springs from Mich. fgan named Frank Caddy, while tenn porarily insane from suffering from a long illness, leaped from the third story of St Joseph's infrmary He first attempted to jump from the win dow of his room, but his wife and a nurse restrained him. A moment later he broke away and leaped from the porch, striking on his head Death was instantaneous.
 The Christian Women's Board c. Missions of the Christian church wip u,aet in Little Rock May
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07
Boy Mysteriously Disappears.

Lewis Johnson. aged 15, a student at Little Rock academy, disappeared over a week ago and his whereabouts remain a mystery. When the boy left the academy he declared that he was going to his home at Paris, Tex, but information from Paris is to the eff feet that he has not arrived there. When he left Little Rock he wore a check sack coat with black vest.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-07

Ex-Sheriff Cant of Poinsett county was killed by the explosion of saw mill boiler at Harrison.