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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-21

frightened mp. He was ready to prom.
ize anything if only the hope of gain
ing his little sweetheart were not
taken from him.
had a hard task to win over Mrs.
Lacy.
"All very WELL" she said, land
dare say Mr.. Carstairs has all The
good qualities you say he has. but
know what kind of q life he leads, ana
never will allow my darling little girl
70 marry a man in hopes Of reforming
him."
Il quite agree with you, but snr
pose he reforms before marriage. Fc.
give my persistency. but l am trui,
interested in Frances and I know Z.
part her from Dick will break he
heart"
And to be the wife Of q gambler
and an idle. aimless, wild fellow wouie
break her heart also. He will promis
anything now. but when he has attain
ed his end he will be just as wild ana
reckless Rs ever"
But Il ycu we're to put him on 2
years probation" I urged. you woula
see how far he may be trusted. Ii yoa
refuse all hope. he will so utterly to
the dogs. and poor little Frances viii
breaE ;ar heart. Let item become
engaged. Gu the understanding trat il
Dick reforms, breaks Off all his baG
habits. and becomes steady. the mar
rage shall take place inst as soon as
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-21

you are convinced you can safely sane
ton it."
Mrs. Lacy sat for some moments
deep in thought.
NJ one idea 10 to do what is best
for my child" she began at last, land
caudidly. l do not think Dick Carstairs
will make her a good husband. Yet.
on the other hand. . longer acquainis
snce with him may open her eyes as
b his true character, also he may tire
Of being always on his good behavior.
snd MAJ withdraw from the affair.
ON the whole, l think l can't u
better than to yield to your suggcs
ton W. will see how things are IL :
year."
Tie immediate results OF Mrs
Lacy's consent to the engagement
were most encouraging. Frances
heamed with jcy and her sweat little
face grew rosy and plump again. Dick
grew steady, and became as mani.
and straightforward q young fellow
as the most rigid Of mothers-in-lar
cneld desire.
At the end Of . year Mrs. Lac.
was obliged to own that the reforma
ton Of Dick Carstairs was complete,
and that she no longer feared to in
trust her treasure-her treasured
daughter-tO him.
The other day. Ave years after the
marriage Of Frances and Dick. 5drs
Lacy said to ne:
II y my happiness and that OF m,
dear children to Jon. Had l rot takes
yrrr advice ny Geu9hte- would have
beer Z soured. disappointed old maid
and Dick would na7e gone entirely t.
the rad. Instead Of being as they ar
NOW, the harYiest couple and the hes
'chil6-sr tEnt ever lived.
1t Is safer to got 4 ran to refor5
before marriage than - marry bir
INIT AID try to rcforr him after
ward. +CnicagC American.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Total ........ ........s69O 69O.9OO 47
Fire at Beebe.

On the morning of the 5th inst. fire was discovered in the grocery store of Jace Stanley at Beebe, and in thirty minutes the three wooden build ing fronting on Main and Front streets were enveloped in flames. It was a hot fire, but owing to the favorable conditions of the weather and heroic work of the fireighters, none of the brick buildings near by were serious ly damages The buildings destroyed were landmarks in Beebe, being the first erected in the town thirty-two years ago. They were all frame struc- lures and belonged to Maj H. B. Strange, T. L. Payne. the Ferguson estate and Senter Co.,, and all to- gether were worth S2,000. Following are the losses: Maj. Strange, hard ware. S2000, insurance S1,500; Dr. Wilson. groceries and drugs, $500, no insurance; Jaee Stanley, groceries, $500. no insurance; Doss Thompson, hay. sl00, no insurance: Campbell's butcher shop s100, insurance s100; the Sanders & Jones bakery, $200, no insurance; Sanders. household furni- ture, s200; Dr. Smith, office supplies, S200, total loss.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14

E Washington, April 12.-The follow ing bulletin was posted at the war de- partment.
 Gen. Wood reports that he invited Sultan Taraca to meet him at Wears, on March 3t, for consultation, and that the sultan refused to come. and instead made extensive hostile preparations. Marching columns from Marahui and Wears left on the Ed of April to as- samble the cavalry. The Wears col umn was fired into all night, ten miles from Wears, and one enlisted man was seriously wounded. The Marahui col umn was strongly resisted at the mouth of the Taraea river although every eff fort was made to accomplish a peace full landing. two enlisted men were se- riously wounded The combined forces assembled in the valley on the 4th of April, and large number of hostile fortified cottas, occupied, were de- stroycd from April to April '. The troops then returned to their proper stations. Newcomb Company K, Sey- enth infantry, and Wampler, Company D, fwenty-third infantry, were killed
 Every Cffort was made to bring the MorOs 10 terms peacefully, but in each instance our t,oops were attacked be- fore firing. shot, and force was only useI when all peaceful methods failed and the enemy attacked us. Thestwo chiefs who have been at the bottofasoi all the trouble on the east side .oi the Larao for two years are now In hiding. and the will be arrested J fl possible.
 Gen. Wade, to whom Gen Woods report was mace. and who transmitted il to the department, adds that the conditions in the Taraea valley for the last three months have been such as to render the above action absolutely necessary
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Tackled Wrong Man.

An Englishman by the name of Kennedy, who took notion to whip Hot Springs newspaper reporter, found himself in the predicament the man was who locked himself in a room with a tom eat to have the fun of making him jump from the third story window. After Mir Cat had bounced upon his enemy a number of times and lacerated his face and hands, he perched himself on top of the dresser to allow MT Man to hast fly unlock the door and withdraw to drug store where he purchased a sup ply of court plaster. The reporter called upon MT Kennedy to solicit write-up. The Englishman received him in his room, locked the door and started in to give the naughty pencil pusher a thrashing. But the reporter did not propose to meekly submit to chastisement. and grabbing a water pitcher, smashed it over the head of his opponent cutting the scalp in sev- eral places. The reporter was kind enough to unlock the door and permit the Englishman to make his way to the office of physician, where his wounds were dressed.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
OTHERWISE UNNOIICED.

Mrs. Roosevelt has gone to Groton. Mass, to visit her sons who are in school there.
 Forto Rico wants national recogni- ticn sufficient to make bond issue of $3000, 900 good.
 Senators and Representatives are dis cussing April 28 as likely date for adjournment
 Prince Pu Lua, representative of China to the Worlds fair, has reached Honolulu. Hawaii
 The Russian Easter passed quie;sy and Jews in no part of the Kingdom were molestel.
 Cornelius Ragan, conductor on the Vandalia line, was assaulted and robbed by footpad in St. Louis.
 Irishmen appealed to there brethren in United States to help stop emigra ton, for the fear the result will be de- population.
 Col. E. H. Power, of Mississippi, is credited with having taken l, ,625 900 francs (s325 ,0001 out of the bank at Monte Carlo
 
 Souse naval committee on the bill re- storing to the naval academy the three midshipmen who were dismissed for hazing
 The St. Louis Central Trades and Labor union has asked the teamsters union to take the initiative in calling a sympathetic strike in aid of the car riage drivers.
 Miss Sadie Hale, IT years old, died at St. Joseph Mo, weighing 400 pounds Physicians were unable to explain the case. She was literally smothered to death by superabundant fat
 Frederick Warde, the actor, in ad- dress from St. Louis, pulpit, took the ground that the drama should rank with the church as a moral, mental and spiritual educational institution.
 William Harrison, a prominent young farmer living Tn the western part of Marion county. Mo, has been arrested charged with forging check on Johr Durrett, neighber.
 Included in the conference committee agreement on the Indian appropriation bill is at item providing for the i'm provement of Sulphur Springs. L T., at cost of from s400, 900 to s1 ,000 900.
 A street car ran away on a steep grade and jumped the track at Santa Barbara, Cal, killing seven persons outright and injuring 50 Twenty of the injured are said to be fatally hurt. Former Chief of Police Nelson A. Burdick. former Police Captain Frank Stevens and Frank Chapel, of St Paul. Minn., have been arrested on indict ments charging them with conspiracy in connection with the recent scandals in the police department.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
FlFTY-EIEHTH CONGRESS.
Invitation to the Worlds Fair Open inx Laid Before the Senate by
 President Frye.

Washington, April 12.-Congress has seen invited to attend the opening of tte Louisiana Purchase exposition on Saturday, April 30 The invitation signed by President Francis. was laid before the senate by President Pro Tenn. Frye.
 4 joint resolution providing for thc acceptance of a statue of Gen, Thad- deus Kosciusko. to be erected on one of the four corners Of Lafayette square, Washington, was adopted
 When the house met it was ordered that bills relating to the District of Co., lumbia, which were to have been taken Up, Joe considered on Saturday next
 House.
 The house then went into committee of the whole for the consideration of the emergency river and harbor i'm proyement bill. general debate being limited to three hours
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Medical Students Graduate.

The following members of the 1904 class of the state medical college at Little Rock graduated at the close of the term last week: K S Mitchell
 Vinita, I. T.; J. B. Roe. Calico Rock; Oscar Gray, Little Rock; NJ. D. Ogden
 Little Rock; Charles Priellett. Tarry; H. P Routh, Fayetteville; ! H. Joyce, Melville; c. A Glover. Brooksite W
 D. Poe, Choctaw, Tex; E. K. McCur ry Alpha; George Yates. Morrilton; J H. Hawkins. Parks; C. W Scott. Little Rock; E. E. Poyner, Osage; J. w Davenport. Oakman, I. T.; c. C.. Woods. Huntington; J. w. Melton, Alma; A. l.. Carmichael, Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Road 10 be Extended.

The Manufacturers Record has this item from Blissville: The Missis- sippi, Arkansas and Western Railroad will, it is reported build an eXten- miles. E, c. Young is chief engineer The directors are George H. Martin and F. G. Leszynsky of Chicago. Hen ry Stephens of Detroit. Gov. A. T. Bliss of Michigan, Albert F. Cook of Little Rock. Malcolm McCallum of Milwaukee and Hugo Reid of 32 Bread way, N. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
After Blind Tigers.

Judge Elmore G. Mitchell of the Fourteenth district, recently instruct ed the grand jury to return indiet. ments against every person having a retail liquor license from the govern ment Judge Mitchell declared that the fact that person held a license from the government to do business in prohibition territory was sufficient evidence of violating the state law.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14

instructors in the service of China and the Japanese officers with Gen. Mas army. demanding the issuance of or Gers for their dismissal. are confirmed here. Russia regards their continued presence where they are as being a most serious threat to her It is point cd cut that without the consent of the Pekin government the Japanese off, Cers who are with Gen Ma. who is TOW north of the great wall easily can obtain dominant influence over the Chinese troops and use them if the Japanese operations demand the crea- tion of diversion in Gen Kuropatkin's rear, possibly resulting in cutting his communications If Gen. Kuropatkin Is compelled in time of stress, to meet Q sudden and unexpected attack from this quarter, it might greatly embar- rass him. Of course, the Pekin gov crnment would disavow complicity, but the harm would be done, and Russia considers that the immediate removal of Japanese influence with the Chinese army is imperative. While it is not specifically stated that China's failure to comply with the Russian demands will be considered violation of Chi Lese neutrality, this is believed to be the true view of the situation. It is added that Gen. Kuropatkin is dispos- ing of 10000 men where they will be available fo4 use in the direction of the Chinese frontier, but no eonfirma- tion of this report is obtainable
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Woman Prevents Panic.

During the rendering of d musical program in Briggs hall at Judsonia the drop curtain. while being lowered caught fire and but for the presence of mind of Mrs. Kinney a serious panic might have followed. The blaze was quickly extinguished. but in the meantime the audience had become greatly excited Mrs. Kinney. taking in the situation al glance, seated herself at the piano and began play ing as though nothing had occurred out of the ordinary. The music seemed to appeal to the frightened audience and in few moments all had taken their seats.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
ADMITS TRIAL COURT ERRED
Two More Cases of Convicted St. Louis Boodiers Practically
 Reversed.

Jefferson City. Mo. April l2.-Attor- ney-General Crow filed a brief in the supreme court in connection with the cases of John A. Sheridan and T. E. Albright, former members of the St. Louis house of delegates, convicted of boodling. in which, after citing the rec ord regarding the cases Att'y.-Gen Crow admits that tho trial court erred in not sustaining the demurrers to tho informations filed on the grounds that the information had not been properly verified This condition necessarily results in reversal and remanding of the cases for another trial" stated MT. Crow
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
CAUSED SOME EXCITEMENT
Attempt of Rev. John Jackson to Kidnap His Own Child at
 Clay Centre, Kas.

Clay Centre, Kas.. April 12.-Excite- ment was caused here by Rev. John Jackson a minister of Denton, Tex, Kidnapping his own baby and making an attempt to escape with it in a buggy. He was captured by the sheriff after an exciting three-mile race and the baby restored to its mother. No warrant was sworn out for Rev Jack son, and no action probably will be taken against him MT. and Mrs. Jack sen had separated and she recently re- turned here to the home of her par ents. Rev. Jackson arrived in the city unannounced. Before going to Texas, Rev. Jackson was pastor of Methodist Episcopal church at Topeka. While in that city he was actively engaged in the fight against saloons, and gained some notoriety. q.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
LONG CONTROVERSY ENDED
United States Supreme Court Says Books Published Periodically
 Are Not Second-Cinss Matter.

Washington, April 12-The United States supreme court has desided that books published periodically are not entitled Q transmission through the mails as seeond-elass mail matter The opinion was delivered by Justice Brown and covered three cases against he general instituted, re- spectively. by Houghton, Miffin & Co. Smith and others, and Bates x Gil. The chief justice and Justice liar Ian dissented.
 The question decided has been the subject of long controversy between he post office department and the pub fishers both before congress and in the department
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
THE EASTER uERRYHAKING.
Everything Else stopped at St. Pet
 crsburg for Easter Frolics.


 St Petersburg, April 12-The Easter merrymaking is in progress, business Is suspended. the government depart ments are closed and the war buIle- tin boards are bare except for the or der for the mobilization of the naval Reserves. Only three newspapers ap- pear. and they ore In the form of fly sheets. M. Meshcheriky, in the Crash ranin, plays a fine tribute to Prince khilhoff. the minister of railroads. whom he compares with Peter the Great working with his own hands on the Baikal railroad to stimulate the workmen to perform marvels. like Peter at the foundry in St. Petersburg The minister will return soon to Baikal to resume personal direction of the building of the circlsar line, which, II is hoped, will be running by July, a year earlier than planned. Prince khil- kof expects soon to have seven two section military trains running daily. The Novoe Vremya contains the be- lated Easter greetings of the officers of the warships Retvizan Petropav- lovsk. Gaydamak, Vsadnyk and Giliak, and the transport Angara
 New model Russian three-inch quick firing guns. firing IS shot a minute are being issued to the artillery col leges of St. Petersburg for the purpose of instrrcting the senior cadets in the handling of these pieces. The emperor will confer diplomas on them In May. instead of next fall.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Collector Fined for Contempt.

Harry Hanf. collector for bank at Pine Bluff, was fined s15 for con tempt of court by Judge Grace be- cause he presented his honor with a draft while court was in session. Judge Grace was on the bench at the time and the court stenographer told the collector to wait until the judge got through talking and present the draft to him. This MT Hanf did, but when the paper was handed to the judge with instructions to call at the bank. he very promptly ordered a fine of $5 to be entered against the col lector MT Hanf then attempted to explain and was again fined S10 for talking in court.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
The Frisco's New Manager.

Carl R. Gray, native of this state has been appointed general manager of the Frisco system. Mir Gray is a son of Col. o. c. Gray. superintendent of the state blind school. He has been with the Frisco for about twenty-four years starting in before he became of age as a telegraph operator. His rise to the head of this great system is due to merit alone
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
4 NIGHT SCARE
 AT NEW CHWANC
Officers Didn't Understand Customs Signals, So They Turned
 Forts Guns Loose.
OUTWARD BOUND PILOT BOATS
 AND MERCHANTMEN IN PERIL.
The Troops Caught the Excitement, Durlng Which Russian sentry Fired On and Killed Two Chinese Who Were AttemptipH to Get Across the River.

New Chwang, April 12.-An official explanation has been issued of the fir ing of guns from the forts here Sun day night, which caused a certain amount of excitement and the killing of two Chinese. IL appears from the official statement that, owing to the fact that the officers of the garrison did not understand the system of customs flash signals in use at the mouth of the river. for the purpose of signaling the depth of the water on the bar, so as to enable ships to put to sea, fire was opened at some pilot boats and outward-bound merchantmen. These vessels were sighted by the forts some time after midnight, and at 12:30 the artillery opened fire on the vessels, 24 shots being fired, including projeetiles from large guns. The effect of the fire has not yet been reported, but the firing caused excitement among the troops. during which sentry fired on and killed two Chinese opposite the foreign settlement and three miles from the forts. The Chinese had be- come alarmed at the firing and were endeavoring 10 CrGss the river.
 In view of the reports received here of Japanese activity in Korea and of the arrival Of Japanese troops on the Yalu river. it is understood that the troops of the garrison had been fully warned that it was possible the Japan ese would make an attack on this place, and the citizens, on hearing the firing. naturally supposed that the at tempt was being made.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
SENT BACK ID THE STATE
The United States Courts Have No
 Jurisdiction in the Matter.
Minnesotn Ns. the Northern Se- curities and Other Companies.

Washington April 12.-The United States supreme court has decided the case of State of Minnesota vs the Northern Securities Go. and the North ern Pacific and Great Northern rail- way companies. involving the validity of the merger of the two railroad com panies. holding that it was without Jurisdiction, and reversing the opinion of the court below Justice Harlan, who delivered the opinion. said that the circuit court should not have enter tainei Jurisdiction in the case, the eff feet being to remand the case to the state coUrts.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
THE WEST NEWTON MYSTERY
Charles l.. Tncker Formally Charged With the Murder of Mabel Page
 at West Newton, Mass.

Wsltham, Mass, April 12.-Charles Tucker was arragned and formally charged with the murder of Miss Mabel Page at West Newton. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued un- til April l2.-Miss Page was stabbed to ieath in her home, In West Newton, on March 1. Tucker, who is railroad smploye, was arrested charged with he crime. last Monday. but apparently establishing an alibi he was released lie was kept under surveillance, how sver, and was rearrested at West New on Saturday.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Bank Collector Fined for Contempt of Court for Presenting a Draft
 to the Judge.
EVENTS OF LWEek BRIEFLY CHRONICLED
Mississippi, Arkansas and Western Railroad to be Extended-Will be No Contests in State Democratic Convention.
States Finances.

The quarterly report of State Treasurer Tipton for the quarter ending March 31 shows that insur- ance companies paid in taxes SAP 09623, and in fees $10,999. making a total of S53,09523. These receipts represent the insurance taxes and fees for 1903. This was the largest amount ever received from this source during a similar period The report of the treasurer shows that on March 31 there was a cash balance in the treasury of s690, 0,90047 appor. toned among the following funds:
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Big Land Deal.

Thomas & Lee of Clarendon have sold to J. s. Lefier also of Clarendon, 5000 acres of timber land for a con sideration of $32 2.000 The price is $3.50 per acre. which is considered very cheap for timber land. The tract lies in Monroe, Phillips and Chicot coun- ties. The New Orleans extension of the Iron Mountain railroad passes through it and the bridge over White river is located on the tract
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
ON THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
The Flood Situation at Montreal and Vicinity Unchanged TraIns
 Are StiIl Delayed.

Montreal Can, April f2.-The flood situation in this city and vicinity re- mains unchanged. There is no danger at present for the city proper, the water being lower than yesterday and Iix feet below the top of the permanent dyke. Across the St. Lawrence, at La Prairie, St. Lamber and Longeuil, the water has entirely receded. but Verun, the municipality west of Montreal, and on the same side of the river, is still flooded The only thing now to be seared Is heavy, warm rain. The trains from out of town points are all delayed by the floods in the surround
 ing country. No lives have been lost.
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14
Arkansas Physician Honored.

Dr. M. Frederick Mount of Hot Springs has been appointed surgeon of the Ziegler relief expedition. Dr. Mount will leave May 23 for New York, and will sail for Tromsoe, the most northern part of Norway, where the relief expedition will take steamer for Frans Joseph Land, where the ex- ploring expedition has regular head quarters, and land supplies
The Monticellonian., 1904-04-14

Ex-Representatiye W. NJ. Ponder ot Lawrence county died at his home in Walnut Ridge at the age of T years
 A party of northern capitalists has purchased 4,000 acres of land near Ar. den, Little River county, and will en. gage in fruit raising.
 Gov. Davis has refused to join in petition to Gov Beckham of Ken, lucky, asking for the communication of the death sentence imposed upon Caleb Powers for the murder of ex Gov. Goebel
 Through the liberality of her busi ness men, who contributed funds with which to purchase the site, Pine Bluff is to have a large veneerine plant to cost $150.0O0, which will employ about 200 men.