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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR SALE-sI, 500 will buy three
good houses on Mobile Road near Mil
dred Street, renting for $240 per year
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

INFORMATION wANTED-Persons who have
been benefited thu ough the use of TEACHERS
Blood and Liver Syrup will please communi-
cate with "A. H. care The Advertiser. "a
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

INsURANCE-we write. fire insur-.
ance in the best companies and look
after expirations promptly. Give us
part of your business and it will he
cared for.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

wANTED-Couple to rent two nice furnished
or unfurnished rooms, with dining room and
Kitchen, BATH hot and cold: nice location; wilt
rent cheap. Apply 7 Wikerson st. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12
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We preface this .ad with the goods
priced will understand you actually losing money
nge of this opportunity
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

MORPHINE. opium, iaudinnm. cocaine habit:
myself cured. will inform you Of harmless per-
manent homo cure. Mrs. Baldwin, Box l2i2.
Chicago. p-su-tf
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12
wA.TT-D-FEMALF HELP,

WANTED-A competent help for dresrrnaL--
Ing; must be a good machine operator AnnI,,
Monday. morning at 2oe s. Decatur 81. 4
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12
FOR RENT-EooMs.

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FOR RENT-Two nice comfortable furnished
rooms: well ventilated; phone privilege; hot
and cold baths, ETC. Address so Amanda
st. 4t-I3
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR sALE-s1,25O, $50 cash, balance
In small monthly payments. will buy
new hve room cottage, best part of
Highland Park. This is a lovely little
house.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

HOTEL ROBINSON. verbena, Ala. DR..
Baldwin's residence; one block from depot.
Terms reasonable; polite attention; table
best the market affords. c. w. Robinson.
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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

MozELY's LEMON ELIXIR has been the
home laxative for more than ffty years. We
want the names and addi esses OF persons who
have used It with beneficial effects. Address
Lowman Advertising Agency. English-Ameri-
can Building. Atlanta. Ga !
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished front rom
FIRST floor. well ventilated modern convsn
fences. Apply 2I7 N, Lawrence St ia
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE

DWELLINGS FOR RENT-Do you want a
good tenant for your property? II so, kindly
list your property with us. Holt a Strauss
Phone 90. u
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR SALE-We offer genuine bargain In
the 9Th Ward; good house. needing some re-
pairs. renting now for sl6S; ST. goo cash gets
this good Investment. Sweat Westcott, 10
south Ferry. $3.50. , ~
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR sALE-Handsome residence No. ~ NIL
dred Street, between Court and Sayre Streets.
Lot 81 feet front by 200 deep. with alley on
two sides; two story eight rooms. with bath
on each floor: stable. barn and servants
room on premises Terms easy. Chandler &
Douglass. n
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

ROOMS FOR RENT-The upper floors Of the
Temple Building. corner Commerce and Bibb
Streets. Holt Strauss. Ia
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

WANTED-Two young men or couple without
children to occupy lovely furnished front room
on first floor, with or without board; home ac-
commodatfon. Terms reasonable. Address
2I0 Jefferson. Ia
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

INFORMATION wANTED--Persons who have
been benefited through the use Of Thatcher
Blood and Liver Syrup will please commune
cate with "a. H." care The Advertiser. ~
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR RENT-Three or four connecting rooms
for housekeeping, with modern improvements.
F. W. Jackson, 32l South Union st. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR RENT-Couple rooms with hath Itgh+,
telephone. water. etc, at 425 S Court: vo,in y
men or couple withou: children. CajI az
mouse. ia
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

FOR SALE--spiendid investment A good
renting property at Si2o. for $780, No risk
here. Will loan $500 Sweat & westcott,
10 South Perry. su-mo-Ii
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

WOULD you MARRY If sUITED?-send fer
best marriage paper published; mailed securely
sealed, free. s. @. Gunnels. Toledo. Ohio
su l2t-lo
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Land Suit Decision.

In the United States circuit court, Judge Sanborn reversed the decision of Judge Rogers at Texarkana two years ago in the suit of the United States ys. the Detroit Timber and Land Company The suit involved forty-four patents to government lands in Pike county, and the decision of the higher court decrees that seventeen of these patents be annulled. The gov ernment asked for the annulment of the patents on the ground that they were fraudulently obtained It was al legged that the patents. each one for a tract of 160 acres, were secured by employees of the Martin.AleXander Lumber Company, which had it's plant at Pike City, in Pike county. and that money was furnished by the company for this purpose to the employees who entered the land Judge Rogers de- cided against the government, which decision is now reversed.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED

The allied trades have not yet been order out in sympathy with striking meat cutters.
 An ammonia explosion destroyed the cold storage plant of the Marion ;ind9 packing house.
 The golden jubilee of the Bohemian National Benevolent society was cele- brated In St. Louis Sunday.
 The funeral of Col Ira Boutell. who often led the Sixth Missouri ill battle. took place at St Louis Sunday.
 St Louis police are about to adopt the finger print" or "Pudd n-Head Wilson" system of identifying crim- inals.
 The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co will make the second $300,000 pay ment on the federal loan Monday morning.
 Russian warships are reported pass ing out of the Baltic, presumably to re- place the volunteer fleet steamers ln the Red sea.
 Rudyafd Kipling has written a poem in support of the policies proposed by former Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain.
 Louis Francis Silva, the American the Worlds fair. with President Fran cis as sponsor.
 By special permit President Roose- velt's sons were allowed to visit the government building at the Worlds fair on Sunday.
 Children of all nations were enter tained. Sunday by Mrs. Ruth Ashley Hirschfield at the Model playgrounds at the Worlds fair.
 The drought has almost destroyed the maize crop in Roumanfa, and the government has prohibited the expor- tation of that grain.
 Victims of a confidence game and highwaymen captured George Stuart. at St. Louis, charging him with being one of the men who robbed them.
 Judge Parker has prepared the draft of his speech of acceptance. He will discuss all the platform blanks, dwell- ing especially on the money question.
 The president has called the cabinet together for conferences this week ca the best plans for defense against dem- ocratic campaign attacks on the ad- ministration.
 Jack Glenister, who calls himself the champion swimmer of the world, will attempt to swim from Alton. H.. to St. Louis on August 19. The distance is about thirty miles
 Services were held throughout Rus- sia. Sunday. for the repose of the soul of M. Von Plehve, minister of the in- terior who was assassinated, and the cZar himself. with the other moIrn- CTS. walked behind the hearse at tho funeral.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
NATIONAL UNION SENATE.
The Present Natural Premium Plan of Operation Will He Contin-
 ued By the Society.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 2-Ipstead Of arbitrarily revising the rates at their recent meeting at Mackinac island. the senate of the National Union, we'll known fraternal society, continued the present natural premium plan of oper- ation, beginning at age 20 with rate of 50 cents per month and increasing annually to $4 per month, at age of 65, and which remains level for the re- mainder of life, but also adopted an optional plan which gives level monthly rate for whole life protection from age at entry Under this plan the monthly rate for whole life pro lection at age of 20, which remains level for life, is s1.17 and ranges from that to s4 per month at age of 60. These level rates, include expense of management and fraternal rate.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
ARKANSAS SIAE MNS.
First Stone Set In Basement Story
 of State Capitol.
EYERTS OF 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CHaoalClED
Burglars Rob SwIfton Store Then Set Fire to lt-Battery of Six Guns Secured For Hot Springs. s.-Oil Struck Near Bentonvilie.
Street Car Cheers Discharged.

President Spencer and Motorman Williams of the Texarkana Traction Company, who were arrested on July 10 on the recommendation of the coroner's jury on a charge of man slaughter on the alleged ground that they were in part responsible for the tragedy of July i, in which Sybil Pugh and Lottie and Bertie Pillow were killed by one of the company's street cars, sued out a writ of habeas corpus and were given a hearing be- fore Judge Conway. After hearing the testimony in the case the court ruled that there was not sufficient evidence for holding the accused. and he therefore ordered their discharge.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
AN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Hugh Wheeler, Charged With Throwing CarboIfc Acid over Cor
 nia Ramsay, Attempts Suicide.

Clarksville la, Aug. 2.-Hugh Wheeler, charged with throwing car bolc acid in the eyes and face of Cor nia Ramsay, attempted suicide in the Allison jail No cause is given for the heinous deed which will probably rem der Miss Ramsay partially blind be- sides disfguring her Tor life. The acid was thrown as the young woman was on her way home from a neighbor.ng house Her screams attracted the at tention of friends who ran to her as sistance Her assailant escaped in the darkness. Information leading to Wheeler's arrest was furnished by Miss Ramsay later and the young man was locked up.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
live Stock Markets.

St Louis Cattle Fancy exports, s5O006.50; butchers. s4.00a600: stockers. 8 O06435; cows and hefers. s300n500 Hogs Packers, 8. .35d555; butchers. $5.49 d5. 62Hs light s460 Sheep Mutton sheep. 8 7544.2o. lambs $i.50Q635; spring lambs, $5 O0Gr7. 5. Strike still affecting the mar ket. and business nearly at a standstill.
 Indianapolis - Cattle - Good to prime steers. 5 5oGl6. 40 Hogs Best heavies, s 55d5.e5; medium and mixed S5.5005 60 Sheep Good to choice. 8 3a3,50 lambs. s 60l4.00; spring lambs. s4.00d6O0.
 Kansas City Cattle Native steers. s4 o0G6 %: southern steers, $2 $275G4.50; southern cows. $l. 756f3. 9; native cows and heifers. sl.7595.o0; stockers and feeders. $2 75a4 50: calves, S2.50q475: western steers S3.75m5.50 western cows. $l. 75GC3. 50 Hogs - Heavy. s5.l06r5 20; packers. S 10 dS&; pigs and lights S4 50d5 25 She.p- Muttons, B 25ll475 lambs. AO0QO 00; range wethers, 8 35Oa4. 75; ewes, SOOq4 10.
 Chicago Cattle-Good to prime steers. &, 25a62; poor to medium, %25d5.O0. stockers and feeders. $2. 006I3, E; cows $150 GAPS; heifers g 20oa450; canners, Sl 509 25O: calves s2 0od65O Texas-fed steers, $344 75 Hogs-MiXed and butchers, B 25g 5.55: good to choice heavy. s5 254t5. 50; rough heavy, S.s5h520; light. B 20a5.50. good to choice wethers, B. 7Sd4.25; fair to choice mixed s3.69Gl3. 75; western sheep. $2 4O8 425. native lambs. s4.0oa675, western lambs $45pn6.l5.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Many Paruons Refused.

Gov. Davis on July 26 cleared up the pardon petitions on his desk and refused sixty-four. granting two. The refusals were as follows:
 Charles Appleby, Drew. grand lar ceny; James Applin, Pulaski carry ing pistol; J. c. Adams. Sebastian. counterfeiting; B. K. Anderson. Ark ansas, embezzlement; Tom Bird, Cal houn, profanity; W. F. Blevens, White, carrying pistol; Clarence Boney, Ashley, murder; Jim Brown, Green Boyd, Little River, aggravated assault; L. B. Brown. Jackson, car nal abuse; Tom Bonne, Indepen- dence, carnal abuse; Frank Baird, Sebastian, grand larceny; Fait Cutts, Pulaski, grand larceny; Charles Col bert, Sebastian, murder; R. A. Can non Arkansas, craps: j. H. Church i'll. Polk. murder; J. s. Davis, White, pistol; J. K. Easom. Washington, big amy; Lee Fletcher, Washington, pis- tol; Amer Click, Prairie, grand lar ceny; William Howard. Desha, grand larceny; James Honey, Scott, mur- der; Jeff Hunter, Perry. liquor; Sam L. Hicks, Lee. grand larceny; Tom Hutchinson, Monroe, liquor; William Hatch, Howard. grand larceny; Chas. Johnson, Pulaski, forgery; Charles Jones, Woodruff, larceny; Richard Jones, Jackson, liquor; Westerly King. Union, assault to kill; Lucian Leslie Hampstead, pistol; John Lyon, Perry, whisky: Walter Levy, Jeffer- son, gaming; Ali Mayberry, Monroe. assault to kill Joe Matthews, Jeffer- son, burglary; Geo. Murphy, Wood ruff, pistol; Geo. Minnis, St. Francis. grand larceny; Jack Martin, Searcy, liquor; Albert Matthews, Union, mur- der; John McNeilly. Lincoln, arson. i. A. Neeley St Francis, bigamy; NJ. Nichols, Sevier, liquor; Robt. Mutt, Franklin. pistol; Bob L. Potter Scar cy, liquor; Frank Paine, Crittenden. murder; Dean Peck, Izard, whisky; Jack Powell, Montgomery, whisky, II. Poe, Madison. whisky; H. Pecchi, GdIldnIt WHISKY U. Idueu, dih- lin, midemeanor; S. E. Parham. Benton. assault to kill; Will Reed. Pulaski. grand larceny; C. A. Race, St. Francis. grand larceny; Frank Shepherd, Conway. manslaughter; R. L. Sandford, Pulaski. arson; Dan Tol- lin. Arkansas, grand larceny; K. B. Taylor. Arkansas. gaming; R. Van dover, Carroll, perjury; R. Roy Yer kles Lawrence, whisky; w Vernon. Arkansas, whiskey; Geo. Whit. Columbia. assault; F. E. Whitely. Carroll. assault; W Ii Wingfe1d. Pike. midemeanor: James Word. Montgomery, whiskey
 Pardons Granted-Jesse Wright, Carroll. county. citizenship restored i: Ed A. Atkins. Marion county, convict ed of stealing a watermelon. Defend ant was only IF years of age. Parents were in moderate circumstances and would have had to bear the effect of the penalty
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04

E. -GOV ROBERT E. PATTISON. borious campaign in that year. when his tour of seven weeks covered nearly every county in the state. He was a member of the committee on resolu- tions of the recent democratic con Yention at St. Louis, and his health failed under the strain. He remained in St Louis a few days after the con sention to rest and. returning home. resumed his business, dividing his time between this city and New York
 Last Friday pneumonia developed and heart complications aggravated MT Pattison's illness. Sunday his con dition was encouraging, but late. Sun day night he collapsed. Saline injec tions were resorted to, but the patient sank rapidly and died shortly after ( o'clock.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
UESDAY. AUG. 2. Grain and Provisions.

St. Louis Flour Patents. s4 95G5 10; other grades s4.O0a4.9 90. Wheat No. { red. 9l4ge2c. Corn No. mixed. s1l5 othy. sl1 50dl6.00; prairie s700a9.5o: clover, ss. O0as12. %. Lard = Choice steam. 6.55c. Pork = New mess, sl3.05. Bacon = Break fast. 11al5c. Eggs - Fresh 13a16c. Wool Tub washed. 21@3+lac; Missouri and H. linois combing, 2i1sqe5c; other grades, 14q2412c.
 Chicago-Closing quotations Wheat = Sept, 9lAa9l7s old. 927sc. Dec. 9O7sci May, 931sc. Corn Aug, 5O12c; Sept. 5lc; Dec 47e May. 4oAl46ssc. Oats-Aug., 34ascQ3414e; Sept, 339sqt33i4c; Dec. 34lsci May. S5ssc Pork Sept, Si2.90; Oct, SIP 95 Lard. Sept, S6. 9714d7 %; Oct, S7.05. Ribs-Sept., q. 621sd7 65 Oct. $7.6547 67l l2c. Rye-Aug.. 63c; Sept. s2G521sc.
 Indianapolis = Wheat = No. ? red, new, 93c; No. red, new. sSc. Corn - Nc. white. 5112c; No. yellow, 5llac. Oats = No. , mixed. 40c. Hay = Timothy Sll.W Q12 50.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
County Judae Indicted.

County Judge c. L. Scott, of Boone county, has been indicted by the grand jury on the charge of malfeasance in office He appointed commissioners to purchase county farm. and a farm was bought in which, it is alleged. he was interested The grand jury visited the farm and. in their opinion, the price paid was excessive. Injunction proceedings have been brought and payment of county warrants stopped. Judge Scott $ trial is set for August 25.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Vim. Pickcns Greek Letter Man.

William Pickens, a negro, whosa home is in Little Rock, Ark. and who graduated with high honors at Yale a month ago, has been advised of his election to m membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society He is the only negro belonging to the society. Pick ems parents still reside in Little Rock. where his father is a stationary en- gineer. He has not returned home as yet. He first came into prominence last year through winning the Ten Eyck oratorical prize at Yale.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Robert E. Pattison, Twice Governor of Pennsylvania Succumbed
 to Pneumonia.
TIE DISEASE WAS COMPLICATED
 WITH WEAKNESS OF THE HEART.
The End Was Probably Accelerated by the Work and Excitement At tendant Upon the Recent Natton1 ni Democratic Convention at St. Louis.

Philadelphia, Aug. 2.-Robert E. Pat. tison, who was twice democratic gov ernor of Pennsylvania, and twice con trolier of Philadelphia, died early Mon day morning at his home in Overbrook, suburb of this city. Pneumonia. com plicated with a weakness of the heart, was the cause of death. He was 5 years of age.
 MT. Pattison was candidate for governor on the democratic ticket against Gov Pennypaeker. in 1902, and had not been a we'll man since his la
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Many =Neoroes Die.

Vital statistics of the city of Little Rock show that the number of deaths among negroes has been decreas- ing steadily since 1900 The number of deaths among the white p0pula- tlon. as well as the total number, has been increasing since 1901. The fig ures are as follows: 1898, white 396, negroes, 299; total, 695 1899, not printed 1900. white 498. negroes 409; total. S95. 1901, white 460. ne groes 3S5; total S45 1902, white 49G, negroes 34l; total S37 1903, white E24 negroes 340; total. S64
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Met After Eorty.one Years.

W. E. McMillan. of Pine Bluff, was the guest of his old army friend. Stan c. Harley, of Little Rock recently. They had not seen each other since April 6, 1863, when MT. McMillan was severely wounded just before Hind mans Arkansas brigade charged into the enemys camp at Shiloh. MT. Me Milan was discharged from service then. and subsequently enlisted in the Twenty-sixth Arkansas regiment un- der Col. Morgan in Trans Mississippi department
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
May Vote After B Years.

Gov. Davis on July 25 restored the citizenship of a man who had for feited it more than quarter of a cen tury ago. In August 187t. David Hopkins was convicted in Howard county and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary He served his term but since that time he has not been permitted to vote or exercise other privileges of full citizenship. antil the right was restored by the governor.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Wife Shoe Him.

Will Perry of Hot Springs, was killed by his wife in their rooms on July 26 Berry is connected with one of the clubs, and it is alleged that he went home intoxicated. The husband and wife quarreled. according to her statements, and he finally picked up his pistol as if to shoot her. She was too quick for him and seizing the weapon, fired three shots all of which took effect. Unjustifabe homicide was the verdict of the coroner's jury.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Battery of Six Guns.

News has been received from Wash ington that Gen Hayes has secured a battery of six guns. valued al S75,- GOO for the Arkansas State Guard company at Hot Springs Capt. 0'Den a graduate of a Danish military school. is commander of this company which was organized in December, 1903 There are seventy men enlisted and they are equipped with uniforms, guidons, colors and sabres.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Peonage Charged.

John F. Hopper, Caddo Gap mer chant. was arrested by United States officers on the charge of peonage. It was alleged that he held a negro boy in servitude for six months. Hopper claims the negro stole some money and was working out the amount of the theft
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Build New Convent.

A site in Pulaski Heights, Little Rock suburb has been purchased for the erection of new $100,000 convent building for the Sisters of Mercy. The present school building on Seventh and Louisiana streets, opposite the Cathedral has become too crowded. Plans for the new building are now be- ing drawn.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Directors Resign.

Robert E. Wait, John M Rose, Geo. Mclean and Mayor w. E. Lenon. of Little Rock, resigned as directors of the proposed St. Louis, Little Rock & Gulf Railroad Company, because it is alleged President Shaner asked the Little Rock board of trade for S100, 900 bonus over their protests.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
SURROUNDED IN A SWAMP,
Five Hundred Men Have the Mur- derers of Chas. Hays Surround-
 ed In n Cedar swamp.

Portage, Pa, Aug. Fully 800 men surrounded Cedar swamp near where the highwaymen who killed Driver Chas. Hays and dangerously wounded Paymaster Campbell on Saturday, are supposed to be in hiding. If the mur- derers are still there, 1t is believed 1t will be impossible for them to escape
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Letters ConQ Trip.

Walter w. Sellers of Pine Bluff, has received a letter written by hlm to himself from Pine Bluff. which cir cled the globe in three months and eight days. It went via San Fran cisco Hong Kong, and Paris then back to Pine Bluff.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Drowned While Bathing.

Providence, K. l.. Aug. 2.-Michaei Slayin and John Duone, employed at a local restaurant, were drowned while bathing at Oakland Beach, Sunday night. The bodies were recovered Slavin's home was in Boston. while Duone came here recently from Colo rado.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Swifton Has Biz Fire

After robbing the store of I. D. Moon & Son, at Swifton, July 30, burglars set fire to it. The residence of N. D. Moon was also burned. In working to save tis property, James N Moon was overcome by the heat. The postoffice store of L. F. Davis was burglarized the same night
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Reports are Printed.

The Arkansas Reports. volume II, containing the cases determined in the supreme court from October, 1902. to November, 1903. has been completed and delivered to the secretary of state by the printer.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Financial.

New York, Aug. 2.-Close-Money on call very easy. An1 per cent; closing bid, A offered l. Time loans firmer. 60 days 2A per cent; 90 days 2laa3per cent six months. 3l5@3A per cent Prime mercantile paper. 3S04l4 per cent. Sterling exchange steady with actual business in bankers bills at 4S7 60 for demand, and at 4S5 for 60 day bills posted rates 4S5hq486 and 4SSGI4SS12 commercial bills. 4S49s. Bar silver. 5s%c. Mexican dollars. 452lc. Gov crnmeat bends steady Railroad bonds steady.
The Monticellonian., 1904-08-04
Murder- Plot Failed

An alleged plot to kill the entire family of Dr. Burton of Plum Bayou was frustrated by the accidental kill ing several days before the day set. of Charles Smith. negro. who had devised it. The plan was to call the physician to his door and kill him, then xii, his wife and daughter and rob the house.