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The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Civil Service Examinations.

A large number of examinations are to be held within the next two months by the civil service commits. sion to fill positions in all depart. ments of the government service Ex- aminations which have been announc. ed, with the dates. are as follows: Scientific aid in department of agri- culture March S medalist in mint and assay service March 1 botanist ins the National museum, March s j; curator of the Numismatic collection in mint and assay service. March b ;; pressfeeder, female, in government printing office, Mareh S. clerk in de partmental service, May 3; foreman of diamond drill boring party, fore. man of wash boring party and boring party helper, in Panama canal ser vice March l5 steam shovel engi- neer, steam shovel crane man. steam shovel greman and steam shovel head pitman, in Panama canal service March 15; assistant in Philippine SGT, vice April and G
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
HUNDREDS OF WOMEN DUPES
Al Least Three Thousand Deserted Wives Are Among ChicagO's
 Population.

Chicago, Feb, 17.-An estimate of the total number of deserted wives in and about Chicago, based on eommunica- tions to the police concerning the Hoch case, leads the authorities 10 believe there are at least 3.900 women who have have been victims to all sorts of matrimonial adventures.
 Hundreds of leters are received daily from women in all parts of the country asking for a description of the alleged bigamst
 The writers recite the same general story of having met man who mar ried them after brief and business eourtship. and then deserted them as soon as he could get possession of their money
 Efforts are being made to find where the last Mrs Koch 10 die insured her life for 5000 for the benefit of her husband. The insurance has not been collected.
 Hoeh is thought 10 have several thousand dollars hidden where he can use il during h,s rial He is supplied plentfully with funds
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Companies Filing Statements.

The insurance companies are busy filing their statements for the past year with the state auditor at Little Rock and some of the old line com panies are coming forward with their taxes for the past year. The Frank. lin, the National and the Woodmen Circle, all life insurance companies. have filed their statements. The Westehester Fire and the Planters Mutual Fire Insurance company filed their statements for the past year. and paid their taxes. Thus far none of the old line companies have filed their renewal bonds.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Two Accused of Murder.

On Sunday morning last the body of S. Hill, negro was found on the railroad track in the Iron Mountain yards al Pine Bluff with the head badly eHshs5 and one arm cut off Ii WAS evident the bod4 had been run axe9 by a train and tie coroner's jury returned yer diet to that effect. but City Detective Ed Cheek was not satisfied. and went to work on the ease. After carefully tracing the movements of the dead negro up 10 the time he met dea | MT. Cheek thinks he has found eyi dence enough to hold Elmer Williams and James Wallace. two other ne groes, on the charge of murder Will Hams and Wallace were seen quarrel ing with Hill a few hours before Hil met his death and Cheek found the place where they had a fight The actions of the two negroes causes sus picion to point to them, and they been arrested.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
ACOUITTAL OF DR. WATSON
End of the Sensational Case at New
 London, Mo.
Dr. Taylor Jones Watson. Charged With Killing His Wife, Declared
 Not Guilty bS Jury.

New London, Mo, Feb. 2O.-Dr. Tay- Tor Jones Watson, charged with the murder of his wife, Amanda, was de- elared not guilty by the jury.
 After the conclusion of the argu- ments the F men i'll the case were locked in their room. in charge of the bailiH, with instructions to return verdict as soon after as possible
 As soon as court convened Saturday the jury announced, through the bailif, that il had reached a verdict.
 The news spread rapidly, and. by the time the prisoner had been brought in and the t2 jurors had fled into their places. the courtroom vas crowded.
 There was a breathless silence as the clerk read:
 We the jury find the defendant, Taylor Jones Watson. NOT GUILTY, as charged in the indictment"
 A smile fitted across the calm face of the defendant as he turned and grasped the proffered hand of his coun- sel Judge Roy, and later the congrat- ulation of the small circle of friends who have remained loyal to him throughout the proceedings.
 Thus was brought to a close one of the most mysterious criminal cases in the history of the state. case that was al the same time one of the most costly
 Practically all Of the evidence on 1 both sides was circumstantial, and thousands of dollars were spent in se- curing expert physicians. surgeons, toxologists and bacteriologosts to tes- tify. The state contended that Mrs. Watson. the defendants wife. was poi soned and her body thrown into Salt river from the New London bridge. Ii introduced expert witnesses who swore to finding poison in the viscera of the dead woman. and who swore that she did not drown. Other experts were as insistent that there was no evil dence of poison, and thus strong ele- ment of doubt was injected into the case. which the accused evidently re- ceiYed the benefit of
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
KANSAS WAR ON TIE TRUSTS
New Constitution May be Needed to Broaden Legislative Powers.
\ Resolution Submitting the Ques- tion of Calling II Constitutional
 Convention Prepared.

Topeka. Kas., Feb 17.-To success fully fight the trusts within it's Dor ders. a constitutional convention may be called to broaden the powers of the Kansas legislature The bills striking at trusts, particularly those dealing with oil, having met with so many ob- jections on constitutional grounds. B sentiment in favor of new consti- tuition meeting the situation has sprung up. To this end a resolution submit ting the question of calling a constiu- tienal convention to q vote of the peo- pie in 1906 has been prepared and will it is stated, be presented To the senate shortly. Gov. Heeh has hot yet signed the bill providing for tie erection by tho state of an oil refinery.
 Along with it's fght on oil. Kansas also is making war on those who would pipe gas out of the state In the house Holoren's bill to regulate the mode of procuring and transporting natural gas Was passed by vote of x to 32 In like the oil legislation. which seeks to make a market for that product the gas measure is intended 10 restrict the sale of gas. Kansas wants the gas saved for use in it's own industries, anu to guard it a protective association has been formed.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Fort Smith Invites President.

William Loeb. secretary to Presi- dent Roosevelt, in answer to the inyi- tation extended the chief executive to visit Fort Smith on his Southern tour, says; Your letter of the 10th inst. accompanied by resolution of the mayor and city council of Fort Smith. have been received, and the president very much appreciates the kind invitation extended to him to visit your city The arrangements for his visit to San Antonio have not yet been made, but yoar wish will be giv- en careful consideration when the de. tails Of the trip are taken up."
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
HE SAVED TEN THOUSAND.
\ Wealthy Young Farmer. Sued for Breach of Promise, Does the
 Right Thing.

Bloomington, Ill, Feb. 20.-Willis Necherle, a wealthy young farmer, and 5tiss Emma Tompkins, pretty school teacher. were married. Miss Tompkins recently sued the groom for breach Of promise, asking for Sfo.00o
 They metaereed to drop the suit ant marry. The ceremony was performed at the courthouse
 lad been set three times and that she had purchased as many trousseaux
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Head Camp w. o. w. to Meet.

Head Camp F. Woodmen of the World. will meet in the Little March 14,15 and 16. and 300 delegates from various portions of this state and Louisiana are expected The meet. ing will be of special interest, because it is expected that at this meeting Arkansas will be withdrawn from this camp and placed under separate camp, giving this state camp of its own. The law of the order requires mem hershtp of 10000 or moro shall entite state to a head camp by itself, and Arkansas new has about 13000 mem hers.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
THE HOUSE.

During the week the house trans acted more business than any preyi- ous week during the session, due to the new rule under which the lower body is working. Numbers of bills were advanced to their second read ing, some of which were introduced and few were placed on their third reading and final passage, while tfe customary number have been intro duced A large number of bills vii be gotten out of the way as soon as the present reading of bills the sec ond time is finished, as the next regu. lar order will be the third reading and final paSsage
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
North Arkansas Survey to South.

All doubt as to the intentions of the St Louis and North Arkansas rail road officials apparently has been set tied by the sending of a corps of sur. veyors to Leslie To start the survey ing southward to Little Rock. The surveying outfit was shipped down and men and teams have been em. ployed to commence work at once. l. is the general opinion that the survey will be sufficiently completed by April to permit the commencement of con. struction work, thereby insuring an early completion of he road to some point south. E is the unanimous de. sire of the citizens here that the road be extended to Little Rock instead ci to SparCV
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
=---=-=---7- Grape Fruit Mousse.

Grape fruit is so delicious by itself that it seems superfuous to use it in any way except au natureI. However. a grape fruit mousse which followed a heavy dinner recently was muca en- joyed. The juice of the fruit ~as sweetened and favored with rum, and frozen to a soft mnsh II was served In high elasses.-N. I. Post.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
GEN. LEW WALLACE IS DEAD.
Passing of the WeII-I<nown soldier, Diplomat and Literrateur of
 Charlottesville, Ind.

Charlottesville, Ind. Feb. 16.-Sur- rounded by his family, Gen Lew Wal lace, author of Ben Hur," one time minister to Turkey and veteran of the Mexican and civil wars. died at his home in this city, Wednesday night, aned s NparS
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23

The health of Gen Wallace has been waning for several years. and for months despite the efforts of the fam fly to keep the public in ignorance of his true condition, it has been gener- ally known that his vigorous constitu- ton could not much longer withstand the rayages of wasting disease.
 For more than year he has been unable to properly assimilate food At no time has he ever confessed his be- lief that the end was near, and his rugged constitution and remarkable vitality have been responsible for pro- Ionging bis life several months.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Fatal ExpIosIon at Rison.

A negro was killed, two white men fatally injured and half dozen others scalded as a result of boiler explo- sion in the Hampton stave factory at Rison. Another white man was bad ly injured by the boiling water. The loss of the plant will be about s1,200, covered by insurance.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Fire mt Letters Town.

Zeigler. H., Feb. 16.--The admlnis- tration building at Letters coal mine has been destroyed by fire. The stru2. ture was erected less than year ago at cost of $20,000, and was supposed 10 be fireproof.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Was "Grandmav to Many.

St Louis, Feb 17-Mrs. Ann Broad bent died in South St. Louis. She was sl, and was known by all the children for blocks around as Grandma Broad bent" She was known by sight to more people than the mayor.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Wiling Giver.

Sir" began the visitor. 4I come to you in the interest Of the citys poor children I thought you might like to contribute to our fresh-air fund for them"
 '.0f course" replied the kind-heart- ed suburbanite You may take as much as you please from my place. But how in the world are you going to carry it?"-Catholic Standard.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Penitentiary Inspection.

The house adopted a resolution in troduced by Mir Miller of Jefferson county for the appointment of a com mittee of five to investigate affairs at the penitentiary, visit the yarious places where the convicts are kept. look into the condition of the food medical attention and general treat ment of the conyicts. and, if deemed expedient, to employ an expert ae- countant to assist in the work. The resolution grew out of the recent dis eussion of the penitehtiary question when the Black bill was up, during which it is alleged in the preamble that numerous insinBations. and in some cases open charges, that too much liberty has been given certain officials and that proper investiga- ton might disclose certain irregl- l2ri;ieS
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
TRAGIC DEATH OF JOHN o'NEIL.
Alleged SWinder Shot Top of His
 Head of.

John O'Neil, who has been under the guard of two federal officers at his cottage near the OaNawn race track at Hot Springs, blew the whole top of his head off with Colts II revolver. O'Neil was placed under arrest short time ago by United States Marshal Johnson, but as he was too i'll to be removed to jail Sam Watt went his bond for S2000, with the understanding that two guards were to be placed over him. O'Neil was arrested by the federal authori- ties for alleged connection with the Christy Syndicate and Investment company of St Louis, an alleged swindling institution, and for the al. legged use of the mails for fraudulent purposes.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
ehicot County Elects Delegates.

4 county convention was held al Lake Village to take action to reduce the cotton acreage. A large crowd was present, and all signed an agree ment to reduce the acreage 25 per cent the current year R. M Gaines and II. F. Cook were elected delegates io the state convention and President yHenry was given authority to name another in place of Mir Gaines ii he cannot attend
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
NOT GUILTY. BUT INSANE.
| efdiet ef tae det5 1t tite Case of Prof. |. i. clifford, Charged With
 Murder al oceoeaa, Ia.

Des Mo!ne4 Ia, Fl. tl9-A special from Deeorah .3. 9ga
 Alter a a.al ee4taH.ag r. days. Prof. L. l. G.1ori, accused of murder in this place wa pronounced by the jury not guilty hp. insane. Prof Gif- ford killed his m .ahor, s. A Bigelow, OH November 2, ta14. He was a prom inent educator Of Iecoaah and lead ing member of inc Methodist church.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
\ coin Pald Fer Chrlst,s nctrn,nl.

New York. Feb. 17-Mark Fisher. a coin collector, asserted in court that a woman has stolen from him one of the pieces of silver that was paid Judas for the betrayal of Jesus Christ. He says he has been offered $22 900 for it by the Rothschilds.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Real Dignity.

There is a healthful hardness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others. however humble.-IrVing
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23

II. D. Grant. about p years old, was sentenced to two years in the peni tentiary by Circuit Judge Conway at Philadelphia for passing a forged check for $125o at Gurdop.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23

The sixth week of the session in the senate was mainly devoted to the consideration of important measures and taking care of the business in troduced from the house. However. eighteen new bills were introduced in the senate during the week, most of these being measures of nore or less local interest 4
 Constitutional Amendment Bill.
 Among the most important matters acted upon of general interest over the State was the passage by the senate of the MeFerrin joint resolu- ton proposing to submit a constitu- tional amendment to vote of the people at the next general election by which the school taxes will be in- creased The amendment proposes an increase of from two 10 three mills in the general state levy, and pen- mits the district to levy any amount from one to seven mills in addition. The resolution is now in the house, where it seems likely to be passed
 To Empower State to Loan Money.
 Another bill. introduced by Senator John A. Hinkle of Independence county during the week, is of inter- est to all the people of the State, as it is estimated that it will result in the States securing from S50,000 to $50 GOO interest annually. The bill provides for loaning out the funds in tine State treasury 10 twenty banks, to be selected by the treasurer, the governor and the attorney general, the funds to be loaned under the most ample security.
 Among the bills in the hands of the committees in the senate are the Black penitentiary bill, which will perhaps not be reported for some time, as it is likely to be very carefully considered in committee.
 Regarding Final Adjournment
 While the resolution passed in the house to extend the session of the gen eral assembly fifty.six days over the constitutional limit, CT to May 1. has not yet reached the senate, it prob ably will be received in that body soon. The senators have been quietly discussing the matter. and in a gath erng of a few of the members an estimate was made and il was be lieYed that the resolution will proba- hly pass the upper branch of the legislature. Ii will take twenty-foar votes in the senate 10 carry the re5o- Htion, and it has been stated that tWenfY.two of the members are known to be in favor of extending the $ s5Ien One reason for taking tAis action was given hX President Gov iHgtGu in the course Of a ConyeFsa- ton on the mater He said thal t must be remembered that. while an unusually large number of bills had been introduced at this session, the fact that eighty-one bills failed to become laws after passage two years ago was largely responsible for this. And this is known to be a fact by those who have kept in touch with the business of the two houses since the session begun. It is almost a daily occurrence to hear some mem Der. in advocating the passage of some pet bill, make the statement that this Identical bill was passed two years ago, but failed in the om- nibus veto, and that therefore the bill should be passed again.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Annther AtInntic Cable.

New York, Feb. 19-Another At. lantic cable is to be laid by the Com mercial Cable Co. and bids for it's lay ing have already been received. The route has been determined and it is expected that the new cable will be in operation during the coming summer.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Trio of octogenarians Dead.

Mason City. la, Feb. 20-Three oc- togenarians died here-George Roe buck, so; Abraham Beyer, father of Prof. Beyer, of Ames, at the age of S2, and 5ohn J. Berlein, s, al the odd Eel lows home.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Extenaion of Sescio I.

On Friday the house voted to cX- tend the session fifty-six days, which will take it up to May 1. Tie first resolution bearing on the subject vas introduced by NIr Clement and pro
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Presidents Southern Trip Delayed

New Orleans. Feb. 16.-Presidt Tt Roosevelt will not aay New Orleans and Louisiana visit this spring, but he will come south in tha fall and visit New Orleans then. He has written to personal friends in this city to that sf- feel
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Wiley Jones Estate Sued for s14,575

The Bank of Pine Bluff has just filed euit in the Jefferson chancery court against the Southern Mercantile com pany, James Jones. administrator es- tate of Wiley Jones, and Ferd Havis, for $14,575, alleged to be due on notes which matured some time ago. The bank asks that the company he de- eIered insolvent
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23

A special election will be held in Philadelphia March 1 to elect an al. derman to succeed c. G. Ham, rs, signed
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
Women in Minority.

In West Australia there are only o4 900 women in population 16S,000
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-23
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Review of tn. General Assembiy's
 Work During Its Sixth Week.
THE SENATE.

The sixth week of the session in the senate was mainly devoted to the consideration of important measures and taking care of the business in troduced from the house However, eighteen new bills were introduced in the senate during the week, most of these being measures of. more or less local interest. 4a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-29
Peter Durn Dead.

Potter Dunn. aged IS years. died las.
night at IL o'clock AT his residence,
-222 Forty-second street. The deceased
wa" !. native Of Scotland, AMI cam: 10
This city from his native home about
Il year ago. He WIS until recently
employed in the shipyard as a chip.
per and calker. Hc is survived by IL
wife and two children. The funcra.
will take place from the ST. Vincen,'s
Catholic church Monday morning Mt 8
O'clock, Rev. Father Kelley will con.
duct the services and interment viii
be made in Grocnlawn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-29
East End Storm Water Sewer TO
be Reality Soon.
REPORT OF TIE COMMITTEE
Recommends That Work be Started as
Soon as Possiblc-Eisht Thousand
Dollar: in Hand for the Carrying Out
of Project.

PianS Tor the storm water sewer,
with which II is proposed 20 drain Ger.
tain sections of East End and thereby
do away with the pumping stati,t
were submitted To the highways and
sewers committee Of the city council
last night by City Engineer Pearse.
The plans were approved and q report
Will he sent to the common council
Tuesday night recommending that Ike
work on constructing the sewer be
started at once.
Eight thousand dollars has already
hoen provided hy the council for Tho
construction of the sewer and If both
branches approve Of the plans il is
probable that Superintendent of Sew.
crS O'DOnneli will he inst ruct cd 10 pro.
coed with the work
The sewer will begin nj the itncrsoc.
ton OF Roanoke avenue and Thirty.
first street. 1t will go down Roanoke
avenue to Twcnty-first street, east on
Twcnty-flrst street to Oak avenue,
south on Oak avcnnc To rwcnty.cighth
street and east from that point to Sal.
ter's Creek.
inc pumping station is now costing
the city about $4,000 per year ana it
Is estimated that the money saved in
two years by abo!ishing the station
would more than pay for the sewer.
MIR. G. 7. Uzzcll appeared hcforcMthe
highways and sewers committee, which
met in regular session last night. and
complained that four sewer conncc.
lions on Twonty-ffth street, between
Washington and West avenues. were
stopped up. After considerable dis.
cussion Mr.. Uzxell was Informed that
he would have tn deposit Il certified
check for The amount prescribed by
ordinance and that when this was done
tho city would cut through the as.
nhnlt paving and open the connections.
II 1t IL found that The city is nj fault,
The check Will he returned to MIR UZ-
Zell. hut IL the connection has been
cloE2cd by tho property owncr or his
tenants, he will have 10 pay for repair
ing tho paving. etc
The committee audited bills and
transacted other routine business.
Mcssrs. Robinson, Bnrchcr and Kotcb.
um were present.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-29
PRESIDENT AT coNEY.
Goes to Inspect institutions to Improve
Condition of Poor.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-prcsidcns
Roosevelt made visit to Concy Isl.
and today, to inspect the institutions
established by the state of New York
To improve the condition of HE poor.
Tile Presiden, was accompanied by
Mrs Roosevelt aud Jacob Riis. Tho
TRIP from Oyster Bay tn Scagatc was
made on the naval yacht Sylph.
The President, Mrs. Roosevelt anu
ilcir PARTY called nj The Sea Breeze
hcme, an institution fer patients who
arl s!'iictci with tubcrculosi. of The
bcnc The party made complete.
tour OF The ward and had clccry
word Tor all CT the patients. Tho
President returned 10 Oyster Bay Gu
The Sylph.