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The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
THE MARKETS.
Grain and Provisions.

St. Louis Flour = Patents, S435GD4. 50; other grades. s3.50d420. Wheat-No. red, sl993c. Corn No. ? mixed. 441ac. Oats-No. ?, 38laa39c. Hay Timothy, S9.50ql2.50; prairie, s70Ua9.50: clover, $L504lO00 Lard-Choice steam 6.55c. Pork-New mess. $13.90. Bacon-Ciear rib, 712c Butter-Creamery, 21a25c: dairy, l9Q20c. Eggs-f'resh, 23424c. WooI-Tuo- washed 2Oa5Gl9c; Missouri and Illinois combing, 2l@2lhc; other grades, 1Sq2012c.
 anapolis-Wheat-No 2 red. 92c; No red. Ssc. Corn-No ? white, 444c; No. 5, yellow, 4412c. Qats-No. mixed. Ss%c. Hay-Timothy, $10.0Q1.50.
 May, @saSsse July. Ssa@sa5sc sepeem peen
 Der. T9ssc. Cern-January, 45Ac; May. 491s Q49l4c; July, 47Aa473sc September, 4719c. 0atsIJan1ary s-s sease; May, 4I3fqel7se Ju- January, Sl2.90; May, $l3.15 Lard-Janu- ary, s6.72l&; May. S0.y5(f69 9l1s; July, N.05. RiDs-January, S6.35; May, S6 65; July S6.i
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
LEAVE TO ENTER MISSOURI.
National Guard organi,ations of the Various states May Enter Mis-
 souri With Arms.

Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 17.-By com mand of the governor, Adjt.-Gen. Will fam T. Daneron has issued general or der No ?, dealing with national guard matters as relating to the Worlds fair. The order is as follows.
 Permission is hereby granted to na tional guard organization of the va rious states and territories of the Unit ed States to enter the state Of Missou- ri, armed and equipped for the pur- pose of taking part in any ceremonies of their respective states or territories at the Louasiana Purchase exposition, to be held in St. Louis during the year 1904.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
WILLIAM. KING OF PRTSSIA
people

Continuing, he referred to the i'm. provments in the eeonnic situation in Prussia, to the augmentation of the revenues, whereby the financial year of 1903 would show a surplus, and added that the estimates of the revenue and expenditures for 1904 would balance.
 The proposed legislation includes the completion of the Berlin-Stettin water way, the conversion of portion of the Oder into canal, and the improve ment of the Oder and Nistula water
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
BITS OF OPINION.

The lucky man is the one who grasps his opportunity.-Chicago Journal.
 In discussing. lawyers, one day, Dis raeli wittiiy remarked: Everybody knows the stages of lawyers career he tries in turn to get on, to get honors, to get honest"
 Since the world began it has been the custom of man to hold woman responsi- ble for all his misfortunes and at the same time to accuse her of absoulte ir- responsibility-N, o. Times-Democrat.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Child Killed In Runawau.

Edward Summerhill. aged s years. was killed in a runaway in Lonoke county. The childs parents were moving to England. and the child was Jeff alone in the wagon for a few mo ments, when the team became fright ened and in the runaway threw the child to the ground, killing him in- stantly.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
old Fraunce'. Tavern.

New York. Jan. 17.-Condemnation proceedings to acquire for the city the historic FraunCe's Tavern, the scene of Washington's farewell address to his officers of the continental army in the revolution have been authorized by the board of estimate and apportionment
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Former ArSansan Aonored.

John C. Breckinridge. formerly of Arkansas, has been appointed one of the assistants of John J. Delaney, cor poration counsel for the city of New York, under Mayor Mcclellan. Mr Breekinridge has been practicing law in New York for six years His new position pays salary of S3,000 per annum
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
THE DIET OPENED
 BY THE EMPEROR
Emperor William Introduces a New Ceremonial at the Opening of
 the Prussian Diet.
THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE
 READ IN FULL, RESONANT TONE.
His Majesty Attended Fly n Long Train of Princes, Including the Crown Prince. Prince Henry Of Prussia, Prince AI5recht nnd Chancellor Non Bueio,.

Berlin. Jan 1.-The newly elected Prussian diet was opened. Saturday by Emeporer, as king of Prussia, who read the speech from the throne in full, resonant voice, which was heard clear ly throughout the spacious white hall of the castle
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Judoe Bryant =Improvino.

The friends of Judge Edgar E. Bryant of Fort Smith will be glad to learn that his health continues to improve. He is still in Pittsburg. Pa. under the care of a specialist, but will return to Mississippi as soon as his physician considers it safe for him to do so.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
The New Digest.

Hon W. F. Kirby, of Texarkana, states that he is busily engaged on the task of digesting the statutes of Ark ansas, and that he hopes to have the work completed and ready for the printer by May 15 The last legisla- ture passed a bill providing for this work.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
S3.O49.695 35
Gin and Cotton Burned.

The plant of the Portland Gin Com pany, which produced both round and square bales. together with 100 bales of cotton and 100 tons of seed was de stroyed by fire last week. The loss is placed at $10,000, with s3,5O0 insur- ance
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Charged With ment.

New York, Jan. 17-Elias s. Perry. treasurer of the International Associa tion of Machinists, has been arrested on charge of stealing $250, of the unions money. The warrant was sworn out by President Booth of the inter national association.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
switchman Instantly Killed.

Moberly, Mo, Jan. 17-G w. Bram- well, 40 years old, a Wabash switch man, was instantly killed here Friday He was standing on the front of an en- zine which jumped the track at street crossing, throwing him under the wheels
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
SchIicrhotz Exonerated.

Charles A. NJ Schlerhotz, a gov ernment timber agent, well known in this state, against whom serious charges were recently filed in the general land office at Washington. has been completely exonerated.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
James l.. Blair Dying.

St Louis. Jan IA special to the Post-DisDatch from Eustis, Fla, says that James L. Blair is dying He was taken with a congestiVe chill. several days ago, since When he has been grad ually sinking Mrs Blair and their son, Perry. are with him.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Detailed for Militia Service.

Washington, Jan. 17-Brig. Gen Henry B. Freeman, retired, has been ordered to report to the governor of Kansas, at Topeka for duty with the organized military of that state for a period of four years, unless sooner re- liaved.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Additional Guards nt Seoul.

New York. Jan. 17.-An additional squad of 64 United States Marines has arrived to protect American citizens, says a Herald dispatch from Seoul Corea Natives of the United States here outnumber those of any other eoustry except Japan and China.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Murder Will Out.

Harry H. Fletcher. a resident of California the past fourteen years, was recently arrested on a telegraph ic warrant from the sheriff of Miller county on the charge of murdering Fred Coffee in Hampstead county in 1890 It is alleged the accused. while under sentence of death, broke Jall and escaped. It is alleged Fletchers real name is Coffeee, and that the man he killed was his cousin.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Live Stock Markets.

St. Louis. o.4e-l ancy exports 5.Oo@ 5.60i butchers $S. '0Qo.50; sUockers s3,O0g 400; cows and hetfers, $255a4.5e. Hogs Packers, S4.70Q4.S0. butchers S4. SSu5 00s light S4 25a4.6O. Sheep Mutton sheep, sS,z;g4 9: lambs. S4.50po60.
 Indianapolis Cattle Good to prime steers, s450a525. Hogs-Good to prime heavies,- $5.oo@5.lO; medium and S.S0Q4.95. Sheep-Good to choice sH sS. .25aS.75; lambs, $l 59a6 to
 Kansas City Cattle - Native s3.60q4f5. southern steers S3t91 southern cows B. 00d2.75; native COWS heifers s2. 25Q3 0; stockers and fee S.eoQ4O0; calves, S2.50a6.01. western ste S3.5Vql4 30; western cows. SI 4eQ3 O0 li Heavy, $4. 65ut 30, packers, S455uI B. and light. A. 25Q4 70 Sheep Mutton 4450, lambs, $4.I5a5 s5, r4nEs U 264 i.40i ewes, y. .501l4 O.
 Chicago to pfiH S51oa0.fo, poor to medium stockers and feeders g. 0904 5 d4O0: heiters. $2 00u4.5o; cAuH 40; calves, S3 U9Q626 HoE= butchers, & 75q5.19; sued ta Si.95Q5. %; rough heavy. St=1JB s4.50al4. So. Sheep-Good 10 Ghotr S4. 25G4 50; fair to choice mixed 8 western sheep, 8 15lp4 10. native iaHa sl50q6. 10, western lambs, $455ll615
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Work On Fort Smith completed.

The work of reducing grades and shortening the line of the Fort Smith railroad. which has been under way for over two years, has been com pleted. With the two trains daily to Kansas City, carrying through huff fet sleepers, the Fort Smith road now becomes practically a system by it. self. instead of a small branch line, as for many years.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Chicago-Cattle-Good to pfIn
Financini.

New York, Jan. 16-Close-Money on call and 90 days, +Q4l4 per cent. six months 4Ad452 Prime mercantile paper 4%g5. Sterling exchange firm with actual busi- ness in bankers bills a 4S5. D for demand. and at 4S2. .75 for 60-day bills; posted rates 4S3Gl4S3I2 and 4Sed4s6ia commercial bills 4S2Q4S2i2. Bar silver 59. Mexican dollars 4512 Government bonds steady. rairoAd bonds firm,
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
A New Ceremonial.

The emperor introduced ceremonial not previously used by him or by his predecessor at the opening of the diet He entered the hall preceded by two tall heralds wearing tabards eheckered with the royal arms and Guarterings in white black and blue and red and gold one of the heralds bearing a banner on which were emblazoned the Hohen2ol- Tern arms. and the emperor carrying banner showing the arms of Prussia. A long train of princes followed. in- cluding the Crown Prince Frederick William, Prince Henry of Prussia and Prince Albrecht of Prussia, and Cham cellor Won Buelow.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Measures by Congressman Reid.

Representative Reid has introduced the following bills in congress: Alp propriating $30,000 for a macadam. ized approach to the National ceme. tery at Little Rock; a bill asking for an appropriation of S75 900 for fed eral jail at Little Rock; also bill appropriating $30,O00 for a public building at Paragould.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Domestic Affairs Entirely.

The speech, which entirely concerned domestic affairs, said the king thanked Providence for his speedy resotratfon to health and expressed gratitude tor the warm sympathy shown him by the DpODla
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Josiah Hoopes, Prominent Botanist.

Westchester, Pa, Jan. 17-Josiah Hoopes, prominent botanist and writ CT an horticulture for leading agricul- tural publications in America and Eu- rope. died Saturday. aged P years.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21

New York, Jan. l6-The statement of averages of the clearing house banks of this city for the week shows:
 Loans, SS34, 395, 600; increase SIS 403 4O0 Deposits S941 2es 600: increase. s35 s55, 3GO i Circulation. $43. 777. 600: increase, S920, ,60a. Legal tenders, s76.s19, 500; increase. $2,- 1o6, 400
 Specie $ls1 .679. 100; increase, SIS. .277, 200 Reserve, Se5s, 49s. 300; increase ST. .3S3, eco. Reserve required $235 317 ,i5e; increase, SS sSs S25.
 Surplus. s2S. ISL 750 increase. sS 494.775 Ex U. S deposits, s32 409, G25; increase. sS541, 425.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Realized Death Was Near.

Charles Allen. railroad man from Indian Territory. choked to death in his room at Hot Springs hotel from an affection of the throat for which he was under treatment. Realizing his serious condition, Allen left a note stating that he was choking to death and was unable to call assist ancc.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Treasurer's Report.

The quarterly report of State Treas urer Tipton shows the following sums on hand:
 U. S currency .........$ 5,546. 29 County scrip .......... 60S9 vl Auditor certificates . 962 10 Jones notes .......,... 103.915 95 3 per cent funding bonds 1,233, 500 % 3 per cent funding bonds
 coupons ........ =. 62,13O co 5 per cent Fayetteville
 bonds ........ ..... 5000 % per cent Fayetteville
 bonds coupons ....... ,S,550.
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The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21

The senate has passed a bill au. thorizing the construction of a bridge across St Francis river in P3insett county.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
The Weekly Bank Statement.

|BalanceS paid in cash.
 atNot included in totals because con- tatnlug other items than elearings
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
The Stage of the Rivers

;, Stations. Gauge4 hoursin 24 hrs
 Change Rainfall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-23
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
BELGRADE.

The funeral of the late Paul Ham,
mond who died Friday morning, after
an illness of only a few hours. was held
at o'clock, Sunday afternoon and was
very largely attended. Rev. John b.
Reardon of Oakland conducted the
services which were very brief and
simple. Besides the many friends who
were present from all parts of the
town, there were large delegations
from Belgrade Grange No. 292, and
from Anon Lodge of odd Fellows OF
Oakland to which Mr.. Hammond be-
longed, and Augusta Lodge No. 141, F.
& A. NJ, of which he was member
was represented by its master, j. C..
Minot, and by several members. The
interment was in the cemetery at Bel
grade Mr.. Hammond was As years of
age and was the son of the late Abner
Hammond, for many years merchant
here. He was a popular and promi-
nent citizen and for years had served
the town as tax collector. His wife
survives him.
The Adventist campmeeting at Lake.
side will open next Thursday, August
% and continue until September 4.
Good speakers will be present and a
particularly good session is expected.
Many of the cottages at the camp
ground have been occupied for some
time.
Miss Carolyn Yeaton of New York is
visiting her parents here, Mr.. and Mrs.
| f. F. Yeaton.
Miss Camilla Weston of Pasadena
Cal, is visiting her brother Hon. c. NJ
Weston and family. 1t is her first Wis
| it to her old home for II years.
| Fl. C. Minot and family of Waterville
are spending IA few weeks at their old
| home in this town.
Mrs. Fred Harling and sons of Ar
| lington, Mass. are in town on a three
| weeks visit to Mrs. Harling's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Farnham.
| on account of the heavy rain no
meeting Of Belgrade Grange was held
last Saturday evening. A good num-
| Der from this town will attend the
| meeting of the Kennebec Pomona
| Grange. with Mt. Vernon Grange,
| Wednesday, August 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-23
SlDN EY.

Mrs. Emery Blaisdell of Sidney.
passed way Sunday night, at her home
aiter a long illness at the age of 55
Years. She is survived by a husba nd.
Emery Blaisdell. two, sons. William
bean OF windsor, and C. Bert Blaisdell
u o,uhey' and one brother. Cyrus Hal
lo"eli OF Augusta. They have the
sympathy of their MANY friends in their
great bereavement. The funeral NIL,
weuhesday at one o'clock at
lier 'a,n nome on the pond road, Sid
lIcy. Ine mterment will be at the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-23

Mrs. Mitchell and daughter, Edith
who hive been passing several weeks
with Mrs. Mitchelrs sister. Mrs. Al
pheus Spear. returned to their home in
Waltham, Mass, Friday.
Ed Babb and Milton Spear have gone
to Boston to attend the G. A. r. re-
union.
Will Spear and family visited friends
In Manchester. Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Spear passed
Sunday al Spears Corner.
Mrs. Dunn and son Of Bowdoinham
passed last week at Mrs. Martha Babb's
and are now guests Of Mrs. Dunn's sis
ter, Mrs VIM. Bachelor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson, who
have been visiting at Thomas Good
wins for two weeks. returned to Their
home i'll Somervile. Mass, Monday.
Miss Geneva Small visited at hel
grandfather's. Johr Curtis. on Highland
avenue last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Goodwin. Mr.
and Mrs, J. J. Wilson and Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Horn were guests at Johr
Horns, Sunday.
VIM. p. Haskell visited his daughter
Mrs. James Collins in Manchester
Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Mitchell Of Bath. is pass
ing two weeks with her niece. Mrs. Lu
cia Horn.
What came very near being a serious
accident. occurred Saturday. Eugene
wakefield was driving toward Litch
field and when near the Grange slu,
met the SWhitemore automoDiie. n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-15
Premeditated Murder, Suicide
and Attempted Assault.
Continued from page one. J

slept Adorned his, and found mysel
in there, with him standing his back L
the locked door pointing a revolver a
me and demanding that | comply will
his wishes or die.
Il screamed as loud as | could hoping
that some one would come 10 my assist
ance, and then l made desperat,
attempt to grab the revolver, but h,
jerked il aside and shot me. The shocl
staggered me, but made another vair
attempt 10 unlock the door, when | re
ceived another shot in my wrist. He
stood apparently dazed, and looking
like mad man, until | had unlocked
the door and was nearly TO the stairs
when he shot at me again, that bal
missed me and went through the
window.
"As / ran out of doors screaming
loudly for help, | heard another shot
which must have been the one that
ended his life,
II heard the screams" says Mrs
Granger, "but thought il was the chill.
dren at the house across the road, bet
as / was looking | saw Elsie running
from our house toward me, with blood
streaming from an awful wound in her
and assisted in getting her TO Clarence
Clark's house, while others went as
fast as possible for doctor"
Mrs. Martin is resting easy today and
is quite cheerful and laxative, although
her mouth is very sore, as the first ball
just gazed her nose and entered her lip,
causing the loss of three teeth, but those
three teeth are what saved her life, as
the ball glanced ont and made slight
furrow in her chin, while the other ball
shattered the bones OF her wrist SO that
she will be crippled in the left hand.
John Martin, her husband, is now at
her bedside, and although they do not
live together, are both endowed with
that feeling which EXISTS only between
husband and wife.
Mrs. Martins character is above re-
proach, and she had never given Rausen-
berger the least encouragement in any
way, although he often tried TO per-
suade her TO go to dances and other
places, and she tolerated his moody dis
position only because he worked for her
mother, and to keep peace in the family.
John Rausenberger is 30 years old and
Is the father OF "A six-year-old boy. His
wife lived with him only short time
when she was divorced and afterwards
married Tom Basch, and lives at Pleas
ant Valley. lie has two brothers and
three sisters also living near Pleasant
Valley. His remains were brought to
Alma Tuesday by Undertaken Dean
and were afterwards tencerly taken
care % by his old father, who tearfully
declared that he didn't think that his
boy would ever do such an awful thing
as that
The funeral was held Thursday after
noon and the remains were inferred in
the st. Louis cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-15

marked features of recent national
growth. In 1889 only 200 routes were
in operation. At the close Of the pre-
sent fiscal year there are over $4,000
routes running. bringing a daily mail
service to more than IL $780, 900 people
residing in rural districts.
The appropriation for this service
during the coming year is S20,ol6 5000.
1t is impossible to estimate the educa-
tional benefits that will accrue from
this magnificent system which as an
aid to the higher civilization, will out
rank any agency now in operation for
the betterment of conditions and the
uplifting of the human race. 1t Is
money well spent that is set aside for
the extension and improvement of this
great agent for the advancement. OF in
telligence and quick communication
among the masses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-15
UNDER THE NAPLES.
Seville and Sumner Farmers Club Enjoy
Days outing.

The Seville and Sumner Farmers
Club met on Thursday last at the farm
home Of w. T. Pitt, two miles north and
one mile west of Elwsll. There were
seventy-six present and beautiful
dinner was served, after which the club
listened to very interesting paper by
VIM. Moffett on the life Of the late VIM.
Ball, of Hamburg, who was the first
state president OF the Farmers club of
Michigan. There was singing and
instrumental music, mixed in between
the reading and other exercises. Miss
Laura Mallory read an excellent paper
on the negro race problem; the tele-
phone question proved very interest
ing one, and was pretty thoroughly dis
cussed. The general feeling seemed to
be that farmers should get lower rates or
own their own lines.
Rollin Wood, Mrs. Il. A. Gee, and
Mrs. w @. Mallory, are the committee
on program for the next meeting. The
place has not been decided upon. The
day was an ideal one for gathering Of
this kind. The exercises Of the after
noon were closed with ice cream in the
shade on the lawn, under the NAPLES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-15
NEW RULINGS IN THE
,. D. DEPARTMENT
They Went Into Effect July and
Makes Some Radical Changes.
WHAT RURAL CARRIERS
ARE ALLOWED TO Do.
The Growth of the Rural Free Delivery
System and other Post Office
News.

Order No. 500 has just been issued by
the postoffice department, and went
into effect July LIST. Patrons OF rural
routes. merchants and others will notice
some radical changes in what rural
carriers are allowed to do. These
stringent regulations are the law and
cannot be made or altered by the car
riers or anyone else except congress.
The law provides that carriers shall
not solicit business, or receive orders OF
any kind for any person, firm or corpora
ton: shall not carry merchandise for
hire during working hours, except for
patrons along their route, where 1t will
not interfere with the proper discharge
OF their duties no mailable matter may
be handled by rural carriers unless the
proper postage has been prepaid, with
the single exception OF county newspap-
era. which under the law, are permitted
10 be carried free throughout the county
in which they are published, to actual
subscribers. when deposited at the post
office. articles or packages, which are
mailable, which are handed to the car
rier or deposited in the postoffice or in a
rural letter box, or in collection box
located on a rural route, with request
that the rural carrier dekver same, are
subject to the rules regulating mail
matters, including the payment Of post
age thereon; articles or packages that
are not mailable, which the patron
desires the rural carrier TO carry must
be delivered to the carrier in person, and
carrying merchandise for hire rural
carriers are not permitted TO leave their
routes as officially laid out or to accept
anything that will in any way delay
the delivery of mail, or in any way in
terfere with the efficiency Of the service.
These are only few of the new rul-
ings Of Postmaster General II. G. Payne,
but they are all very important TO the
efficiency Of the service in the face Of
the wonderful strides Of the rural free
delivery service, which is one Of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-15
NOT PATENT MEDICINE.
Hyomei, the Qua a n @ o q
Catarrh Cure, Prescribed
by Physicians.

No one should confound Hyomei
with patent medicines that are adver.
tised TO cure catarrh. 1t is as far su.
perior TO them ell as the diamond is
more valuable than cheap glass. Their
composition is secret, but Hyomei
gives its formula to all reputable ply
scians.
Is it not foolish to try and cure ca
tarrh by swallowing tablets or liquids?
The only natural way 10 cure this dis
ease and all other diseases of the re-
spiratory organs is to breathe Hyo-
mel. 49, -
This treatment has been so success.
full, curing 90 per cent OF all who have
used it, that Hyomei is now sold by
Charles Rhodes under an absolute
guarantee to refund the money il il does
not cure. You run no risk whatever
in buying Hyomei. If 1t did not
possess unusual powers to cure, il could
not be sold upon this plan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-15

Learn while you earn. The l. y. s..
will teach you.