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The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
PATROLING THE RED SEA.
Russian Satisfaction over the Inter-
 ception oY Contrnband.

St Petersburg, July 19.-General public satisfaction is manifested over the decision of the admiralty to patrol the Red sea for the purpose of inter- cepting contraband of war destined for the Japanese As yet. however, the papers do not discuss the subject. Cop ies of supplementary regulations for the government of foreign newspaper correspondents at the front, dated Mukden, July 10, have arrived here. They require correspondents to pledge themselves, when leave to proceed to certain points, to travel only by the route indicated, in 10 circumstances to absent themselves from the regiments. divisions or corps to which they may be attached; in case of their expulsion to travel by the route indicated to Flu ropean Russia. and not to attempt to leave Manchuria, except through Eu- roDoan Russia.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Examination of Teachers.

State Superintendent of Public h. struetion J. H. Hinemon has issued the following circular to teachers: To Teachers and School Boards Notice is hereby given that an exami- nation for professional and state li- eenses for teachers will be held in the city of Little Rock, August 23-26. 1904 The examinations will begin promptly al S:30 o'clock each morn ing Paper for the examinations will be furnished to candidates. Atten- tion is directed to the fact that fees for these examinations must be paid to the state treasurer. Copies of the school law with reference to the ex- animation and licensing of teachers will be furnished on application to the department of public instruction !" Professional licenses are good for six years and state licenses for life.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
errible ragedy.

One of the worst tragedies that ever occurred in Arkansas is reported from Saline county A farmer resid- ing about ten miles north of there, on returning from Hot Springs recently presented his little son with a knife and told him if any one ever bothered him to cut them. On July 15. while they were out at play. the girl anger ed her brother and pulling his knife he stabbed her in the side Their mother. who was drawing water at the well nearby with a windlass. heard the screams and ran to her daughter As she released the wind lass, the boy stepped in the range and was struck on the chin. dying in stantly The girl died in an hour. When the father returned home he found an insane wife and two dead children
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Uniforms Belong 10 State.

An order will shortly be issued by Major General w H Haynes, com handing the Arkansas state guard. demanding the return of large amount of state militia supplies in the possession of former members. He says the impression seems to prevail that such supplies belong to the sol dier. The statute on the subject is as follows: Section 5019. Any person belonging 10 the military forces of this state who shall contrary to the lawful order of the proper officer, retain in his possession or control any military property in this state. shall, in addi- tion to the military offense of diso- bedienee of orders, be deemed guilty of misdemeanor. and upon conviction thereof before a court having juris- diction. shall be fined not less than sl0 nor more than $100, and any com handing officer may take possession of such property wherever the same may be found"
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Will Build Permanent levees.


 At a meeting of planters who own land subject to overflow. held in Pine Bluff, to consider the proposition to build leyees. a permanent organization was effected, with Capt John S Bell as chairman and James Gould secre, tary The proposition to rebuild the Frenehtown and other levees was dis eussed at length, and it was the gen eral opinion that these levees must be repaired speedily. A committee con sisting of Leo NJ. Andrews, pr. J. F. SiImons, w. B. Greenfield. Alex NJ. Barrow and w. H. Langford was ap- pointed to draw up the plans and make the assessments necessary to raise the funds for the purpose.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
NEGROES IN ARKANSAS.
Census Report Shows Number To Be
 28 Per Gent of Population.

There are 366,S S56 negroes in Arkan- sas out of total population of 1.311.- 564, according to bulletin just issued by the census bureau with regard to the negro population. The per cent is 2S. and Arkansas is the tenth state in the Union with respects 10 the mum Der of colored population. Georgia leads with l.034,813 negroes. Nevada is last with l64.
 The percentage of mulattoes among the negroes in Arkansas is 12.S, against 14-2 in 1850.
 There are four counties in the state where the negroes form at least 75 per cent of the population: Chicot, 871; Crittenden, SAG; Desha, SI7; Phillips. 7S.6
 Arkansas negroes own 46.97S farms. or 6.3 per cent of the total number for the United States, with an acreage of 2.303, ,360 acres
 The farming black belt of Arkansas eenters in the southeastern part, along the Mississippi The largest propor- tion of owners is in the southwest
 The following table shows the white and colored population of Arkansas for each decade since 1920:
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
FORGED TO USE THE HOSE
The Only Way Crowd Could Be h.
 duced to Get Out of Danger.
They Crowded the shady Side of an Excursion Boat and Nearly
 Tipped Her over.

Chicago, July fg.-Lack of the usual amount of water ballast and an excep- ,ionally large crowd of passengers on the steamer Eastland combined t. cause much uneaSiness on the return rip from South Haven, Sunday night. When the homewara voyage was be- gun, late in the afternoon all the passengers tried to find seats on the shady side of the boat This caused the steamer to list heavily to star board. Members of the crew hastened to close the lower portheles. while many women secured life preservers and crowded to the steamers rail. This caused the boat to settle further to starboard and some of the pas sengers became thoroughly alarmed.
 The crew was al once mustered by the officers and an attempt was made to reason with the frightened men and women. The passengers refused to obey orders. and finally in order to drive them away from the wheel the fire hose was used. It proved effect i've and the crowd went to the lower deck.
 Many women Were persuaded into the smoking rooms of the cabin and were treasured by the officers. while the men were talked to outside by other members of the crew. The ship held to its course despite the petitions Of the passengers to turn round. and finally reached Chicago. Many of the women insisted upon wearing life pre- servers until the vessel reached its dock
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
ARKANSAS SIAE MNS.
Two Children Meet Tragic Death and Mother Becomes Insane.
EVENTS OF < WEEK BRIEFLY CHROAlClEO
Petition Granted For Licensed Saloons al OsceoIa Dates For State Teach- CTS Examinations-Sr Laborer Drowned
University of Arkansas Teachers.

At meeting of the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas, held in Little Rock on the 18th. the faculty for the next term was elected as fol- lows: G. W. Droke, professor of math- ematies; ]. C. Futrall professor of ancient languages; B. \. Wilson. pro- lessor of mechanical engineering; J. W. kuykendall. principal of the pre- paratory department; w. A. Harding. instructor in mechanical arts; Hugh E. Morrow. assistant chemist; V. P Knott. Bentonyille. instructor in civil engineering; John R. Bloom, Pine Bluff. instructor in electrical engineer ing and physics; Miss Inez Abernathy, Paris, Texas, instructor in art Hazel A. Yates, of Fayetteville, was elected director of music and arts to succeed Prof. Paul Sehmolck. A resolution of disapproyal of the action of Trustee John c. Mitchell in his controversy with Prof. Schmolck was adopted A resolution of censure offered by Gov Davis was defeated.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
SEIZURE 0f MAILS
 BY TIE RUSSIANS
The German Govern [ is Inclined to Resent Russ as Action
 In the Red Sea.
THE RIGHT 0F THE SMOLENSK
 IS SERIOUSLY QUESTIONED.
.t k Claimed That onI, n wnrxhip Mny Exercise the Uight of search, Whereas the Smoi"nSi< Passed the DardaneIIes Flying the Russian Commercial Flag.

Berlin. July 19.-The German gov ernment has taken a prominent and firm stand in regard to the seizure of the mails of the North German Lloyd steamer PrinZ Heinrich which arrived at Alden. July It, from Hamburg and Southampton for Yokohama. by the Russian volunteer fleet steamer Smo- lensk, July l5, having entered a pro test against the carrying of of the mails and asking for a disavowal of the Smolensk action and the return of the captured mail sacks The German government. the foreign office says, recognizes the right to search mails when on board the vessel itself, but claims the Smolensk had no right to take off mails in bulk from the vessel The further argument is advanced that the right of search can only be eXer ciSed by warship, whereas the Smo- lensk traversed the Dardanelles only recently flying the Russian conner cial flag. not assuming the character of Warship. The German govern ment has not taken a decided stand on this last point, but leaves the ques- ton for future discussion and settle ment. No answer has yet been re- ceiyed from Russia
 The recent publication by the Russ of St Petersburg of a statement that Great Britain is about to transfer Wei Hai-Wei to Germany in exchange for free hand iE the YangTse valley is secuted at the foreign office, where it is classed as revival of an old story and having no foundation
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21

Green Thompson and Robert Dan iels, two negro boys, aged about eight cen, got into dispute at Texarkana over a nickel's worth of bananas. Thompson finally drew pistol and, as Daniels turned to run, put the weapon behind his left ear and shot him dead Thompson is in jail
 The fourth annual report of the railroad commission of Arkansas will be out about August 15.
 Mrs Blanche Ryan. who has been in jail at Little Rock two months awaiting extradition to Mexico on a larceny charge, was released by the United States commissioner for lack of evidence.
 A negro named Henry Clay was killed by a switch engine at Pine Bluff He was sitting on the track and did not move when he saw the engine coming. The coroner's jury returned verdict of suicide.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
A Russian Column Made a Desperate Assault on Mao-Tien Pass
 Sunday Morning.
FOG YELLED THEIR MOVEMENTS,
 BUT THAT DID NOT AVAIL HEM.
The Japanese Resisted stubbornIy nnd Finally Repuised the Rus slams, Pursuing Them Constd- erubIe Distnnce--The Casualties Are Not stated.

Tokio, July 19,-Gen Kuroki reports that two divisions of the Russian arms made a desperate assault on Mao Tien pass at dawn on July r. but were re- pulsed The casualties were not stat ed.
 At three o'clock Sunday morning. a heavy fog yelling their movements, two divisions of Russians, commanded by Lieut.-Gen. Keller male an assault on the Japanese positions at Mo Tien pass. Gen Kurok adds that the Rus sians assailed all the Japanese posi- tions at Mo Tien pass and it's vicinity desperately The Japanese resisted stubbornly. repulsed the Russians and pursued them a considerable distance westward Kurok in his report praises the valor of his men.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
DON'T CARE TO BE HASTY.
An Important Question Tint May
 Not Be Answered Just Yet

London. July 19.-Earl Percy, under secretary for foreign affairs in the house of commons asked Gen Laurie Conservative and unionisD to post pone question which he proposed to ask anent the dongs of the Russian volunteer fleet steamer St. Petersburg in the Red Sea. until Thursday, as the governments information vas still in complete.
 Earl Percy further said that the question was of the utmost importance and was engaging the earnest atten- ton of the government.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
SwindIer Finds Many Victims.

An unknown stranger worked a large number of citizens of Hot Sprin large number of citizens of Hot Springs for sums ranging from 50 cents to B, by representing that he was an organizer for a secret order by the name of Peleans He even went so far as to engage a hall for the installation. and the disappointment of his assembled victims was great when they received a note. stating that he had resorted to such methods to raise funds with which to leave town.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
THE F. KENT LOOMS INQUEST
The Coroner's Jury at ThurIesfone, England, Render n NOn-Coni-
 initial Verdict.

London, July 19-At the inquest at Thurlestone. Deyons hire, on the body of F. Kent Loomis, which was found. Saturday morning. at Warren Point, about 15 miles from Plymouth. a doe tor testified that he believed the wound behind the ear was received before death
 The jury found that the deceased was Frederick Kent Looms and that he was found dead in Biebnry bay. there being no evidence to show how he met his death
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Campaign Dates for Gov. Davis.

Chairman O B Gordon of the dem ocratie state central committee has announced Gov Davis campaign dates. He will begin at Hardy Aug ust 1 and close at Piggott Septem, Der 3 There will be twenty-nine speeches. H. H. Myers, the republi. can nominee for governor. has been invited to be present and speak at each place
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Condition of Arkansas Cotton crcp.

Reports from tWenty-nine cotton growing counties show that there will be from to 40 per cent increase this year in the acreage as compared with last year. There were overhows in eighteen counties, covering as high as 65 per cent of the cotton lands The crop is in good condition in Arkansas, Baxter. Crawford, Clark, Howard, Jackson. Lawrence, Lonoke, Pike. Scott, Stone Yell and White counties only.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
JAPANESE CAPTURE A JUNK.
It wns Carrying Mail, Continuing
 Important Information.

Tokio. July 19-f0 2 m.-The Jap anese torpedo boat destroyer Hayatori has captured a junk. conveying mail from Port Arthur to Che Foo. Letters dealing with military and naval eondi- tions at Port Arthur have been seized. Much valuable information was con- tained in the letters Those which did not deal with military topics have been forwarded to St. Petersburg, with the request that they be delivered to those to whom they were addressed.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
4 BOY FATALLY WOUNDED
Three Negroes. Brothers. FatnIIy Hurt Arthur scott While Holding
 Him Up mt HoiIin, kas.

Holton. Kas., July 19.-Three negroes named Greenway, brothers, in attempt ing to hold up and rob Arthur Scott, a crushing his skull. They were cap tured after a chase and taken to To- peka for safe keeping They will he brought back later A bitter feeling exists here and trouble may result.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Gambling Houses Raided.

Gambling was resumed in Fort Smith several days after the Wilson gambling act was declared void by the supreme court. The Law and Order Society at once invoked the aid of the burning act" of the old gam bling statute and on the 18th inst. the sheriff raided all the club rooms, seized the gaming devices therein and burned them according to law.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Lake Case Nearing An End.

The famous Lake bankruptcy case Is nearing an end in one phase at Lit tie Rock. Recently Referee Dooey made a finding that Lake had not ac- counted for s104 900, belonging to the estate. which was known to have been in his possession The finding is now before Judge Trieber on review. Briefs were filed the 18th and for warded to him at the summer resort where he is staying
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
< G,vcrnment MonoDo,y.

London, July 19.-Tt is saii that the government will bring in a bill mak- ing wireless telegraphy throughout the United Kingdom a government monop- oly. The post office officials have been experimenting with q pew system of their own.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
rnmnetng storm in Wisconsin.

Lacrosse. Wis. July 19.-Crops in this section have been greatly damaged by terrific wind and rain storm Small buildings in the subrubs of the city were unroofed; creeks overfowed and several bridges washed away.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21

In Arkansas, in 1900, there were 36 negro males and 6S negro females re- turned as over 100 years old
 There are 16.1S2 negroes who could read but not write, and 97.271 who could neither read nor write 51. .201 of the wholly illiterate being females.
 The negro population of the various counties of Arkansas. compared with he total population, is as follows
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Lunaer PInnt Destroyed.

Montgomery, Ala. July 19-Fire Sunday completely destroyed the plant of the Alabama Rift Flooring Com pany entailing a loss of $200,000, only partially insured The plant has been completed and in operation less than a year
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Drowned In otter Lake.

Mantle, H.. July 19-W D. Hews. the Urban job sang. was drowned in Otter lake, two and one-half miles south of Mantle. H., Sunday morning. Efforts are being made to find his relatives
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Lost Money in Old Mattress.

In burning the straw filling of an old mattress, Mrs. John Murray, who resides near New Hope, Izard county, destroyed $330 in money and $500 in notes. the property of her husband It had been hidden there and when she put in new straw she forgot about the money.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Saloons May Run in Osceola.

Osceola, Mississippi county will have saloons at once Judge Rozelle. upon the presentation of petitions showing a clear majority in favor of made an order authorizing the granting of licenses. There were five applications. The town council forced the license at $1,000 per year.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
New EreirhtI Tariff

A new tariff called the standard Freight Distance Tarif No2" has been issued by the railroad commis. sion. It is the standard distance tariff of April 1O.1900 and the joint through tariff of July 10,1903. with all amendments made since they were issued. It was effective July b, 1904
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
< Valley ted.

Scottdaie. Pa, July 19.-With a roar like that oi Niagara the new reservoir of the Citizens Water Company burst Saturday midnight and more than 30,- 100000 gallons of water rushed down the valley sweeping all before it and inundating everything in it's path
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
CLUSTERING IN CHICAGO.
Plunged Into Chicago and Died soon After Hcscue.

Chicago, July 19.-Monday saw no relief from the blistering heat. Indica- tions were thai before sundown the high record of yesterday, 94 degrees. might be exceeded. The first victim of the day was that of a dock worker who became crazed by the heat and sudden ly plunged headlong into the river at Clark street bridge He died soon aft CT being rescued
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
\ BRITISH SHIP DETAINED.
Some of the Prinz Heinrich's Mails
 Were Transferred to Her.

Aden, Arabia, July 19.-The British steamer Persia was forcibly detained for an hour in the Red Sea by the Russian volunteer fleet steamer Smo- lensk. which transferred to the Persia a portion of the Japanese mails seized on the North German Lloyd steamer Prinz Heinrich, July 15 The Smo- lensk conffscatad two bags of the Prinz Heinrich's mail destined for NagaSaki
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Monument to Soldiers unveiled.

Bloomington, H.. July 19-A monu- ment to the unknown soldier dead of central Illinois was unveiled to-day with impressive ceremonies. The monument was erected by the Wo. mer ReiiCf corps and cost sl0,000.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Injuries Proved Fatal.

Mrs. John ]. Martin, aged 79 years, who was injured in runaway at Pine Bluff. died of her injuries three days later. In jumping from her buggy she fell under the runaway and was run over by the heavy vehicle.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
AWAITING PRIZE COURT ACTION.
The Captured steamer Hatning Yak
 en to SnsebO for Judgment.

Tien Tsin, July l9.-The Japanese have taken the steamer Haiping, re- gently captured to Sasebo. to await the action of the naval prize court. The captain of the Haiping has informed her owners that there Is nothing of contraband character on board, and the reason for her seizure is unknown.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Lncernted R, n Hinder.

Carlyle. H., July 19.-EIward Cub ser, well-krOwn farmer residing eight miles north of Carlyle while op thrown from the machine by run away team Falling in front of the sickle bar he was badly lacerated.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Fire Among fireworks.

Bloomington, H., July 19-The in tense heat of Sunday caused an ex- plosion among a large stock of fire works carried by Paul Birch, resulting in loss of between $3,G00 and S4.000 The fire was confined to the one building.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
For Municipal Ownership.

An ordinance has been passed by the city council of Argenta forming the city into a waterworks and lighting improving district. for the purpose of building or buying municipal light and water plant
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Annual Settle inert Of Sheriffs.

The sheriffs and collectors of the various counties of the state are set ting with the state treasurer for 1903 tax collections The collection closed April 10
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
ARE NEARING NEW cHwA>G.
The Japanese Army Within Fifteen
 Miles of New Chwang.

Tien Tsin, July 19.-The steamer Flu Ping. just arrived here from New Chwang. reports that, on July 16. the Japanese army was within l5 miles of that city. The officers of the Russian gunboat Sivoutch have saddled horses alongside ready to make their escape uysDn the approach of the Japanese.
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21
Two Young Ladies Drowned.

Misses Ethel and Jesse Hodges were drowned in a stream near Sulphur Rock. The young ladies were return ing to their home at Sulphur Rock from the country and in an attempt to ford a mountain stream that was swollen from a recent rain, were swept from their horse
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21

w. P. Tygart, prominent merchant and land owner Of Prairie View, Logan county. committed suicide. Flood losses and other business troubles wer probably the cause
The Monticellonian., 1904-07-21

Andy Grier, Fort Smith grocer. killed himself through grief over the death of his father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-28
MONDAY, MARCH 2s, 1904.

There is a disposition in Washing ton on the part of many democratic senators to fight the appropriation asked for by Secretay Corelyou of the department of commerce and labor, says our correspondent. They say that he does not hesitate to ask for money galore, but that he does nothing and so far has apparently made no at tempt to do anything to obtain facts concerning the operations of the trusts in this country with the view to the widest publicity and the passage of legislation to curb them when found to be in the criminal class and out of the reach of the legislation now on the statute books. For that rea- son there may be spirited debate in the senate on the further large appro- priations for Mir Cortelyou's depart ment. There is also talk of the resis- nation of MT Cortelyou.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-28
FOR FASHIONS FOLLOWERS
Items of Interest Concerning Dress Details That Are Now
 in Vogue.

It is really remarkable to note how the trimming is being pushed off the shoulders.
 A dyed lace waist of brown is very pretty made over a brown taffeta lining.
 One effective way to use very mar row gold braid is to border cloth pam els with it.
 Some especially smart walking suits are being made up for early spring in woolen etamine
 There is no doubt that it is to be q velvet spring, for the new velvets are not only beautiful in color, but deli cate in texture.
 The cameo is now set in little gold rim and so arranged that 1t can be sewed into the yoke of the gown as an ornament.
 The appearance of the girdle almost indicates that it is to be sash sum- mer, and, in fact, the first of the sum mer dresses all seem to have sashes of one kind or another.
 Many of the very full skirts which have come in for evening wear are finished with row of fringe around the bottom. Others terminate in a row of paquin tucks, being untrimmed except for this treatment.