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The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Establish ExperimentaI Farm.

A special field agent for Arkansas of the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture. was al Camden last week arranging to estab fish three or four experimental farms in that vicinity It is the plan of the department To furnish good seed to the farmers selected and instruct them a to the methods of cultivation. The de partment thinks that the yield can be greatly increased by following its methods
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Roberts AcQuitte d.

J. V. Roberts of Searcy was declared not guilty by the Jury of the circuit court at Marianna few days ago. Roberts was being tried on the charge of violating the grave of Edward Pitts Of Searcy. There still remain five cases against Roberts growing out of the insurance case at Searcy. These cases will probably be tried at the next term of court at Marianna.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Uoubet in=Soain

Madrid, Oct. 24-yast crowds as sembled at midday 10 witness the ar rival of President Loubet The city presented an aspect of extreme anima, ton and beauty. The route of the procession crossed the entire city King Alfonso and the French presi- dent arriving in royal coach between lines of brilliantly uniformed troops. Two massive triumphal arches. each crowned with the arms, of Castle and France, spanned the route. The French president was enthusiastically received by the people.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
larqe Mining Deal.

The Big Hurricane mining proper. ties near Harrison were disposed of last week to a syndicate composed of Maryland capitalists The considera ton is said to have been $75,O00 The importance of the mining industry in the Harrison district will be greatly increased by this sale and the i'm proyements consequent to the installa ton of new machinery and improved railway facilities.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Many Counties oraanized.

W. Fred Long. general secretary of the Arkansas Sunday school associa- ton. announces that the work of or ganization is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily throughout the state. There are now 45 counties organized as members of the association, and by next summer it is expected that the greater number of the remaining thir- ty will be in line
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Sued for S1.77o.OOO.

Suits have been instituted in the circuit court at Little Rock against the International Harvester company fer violating the antitrust law. The suits are for a penalty of $1,77o,o00, covering period of I'll days. The right of tae defendant to do business in the state is declared to have been forfeited
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Scarcity of Labor.

There is a big demand for labor in the fields of the cotton-growing see. lions of the state at present. and it is quite probable that an effort will soon bekmade to secure an Italian colony to take the place of negroes. Numbers of negroes are leaving the country and going to the cities and it is a serious problem to secure sufficient labor in many instances to work the crops. The prospects of securing several large colonies of Italians is said to be very good.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Natural Gas.

Washington, Oct 24-An important report will shortly be issued by the United States geological survey on nat ural gas and its production and con sumption. It will show that in 1904 the United States produced 9S per cent of the worlds output of gas, the value being s3S, ,496.720 Four states-Penn- sylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and Ohio-produced 93.33 per cent of the output in the United States. Pennsyl- yania leading with 1T per cent.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Quarantine Discontinued.

The State Board of Health issued an order last week diseontnuing the State quarantine with the exception of a small district in Ashley and Ghieot counties One hundred men will be utilized in that district for a short time The quarantine in other portions of the State has been entirely discontinued
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Arkansas Cotton Statistics.

The following facts concerning Ar. kansas cotton is shown by bulletin recently issued by the department of commerce and labor: Production in for the season 1904-05, crop of 1904, as returned by ginners, 916,930 bales, commercial crop 19O4-O5 9O5,OO0 bales. Number of establishments consuming raw cotton, 6; number of spindles, 2S,704; consumption. 3,4OS bales; pro duction, 916, ,93O bales; percentage con sumption is of production, f.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Cotton Picking Half comaleted.

A report issued by the weather bu. reau recently says that about one-half of the cotton crop has been picked. Boil worms have damaged late cot ton and no top crop is expected The corn crop over the state is said to be very poor, Dry weather has seriously retarded fall blowing.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Folks Mansion Burned.

Jefferson City, Oct 23.-Thc gover
 nor's mansion at Jefferson City was damaged to the extent of $lG,000 by fire. Gov Folk, his wife and guests had to seek quarters at a nearby hotel. The fire originated in the fur mace room. Gov Folk gave the alarm. and by the use of extinguish- CTS he managed to save a number of valuable paintings and prevented the building from being totally destroyed
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Pleasant Relations Renewed.

St. Petersburg, Oct 24 - Regular diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan are expected to be renewed III six weeks. The Russian minister 10 Japan has already been selected in the person of NJ. Balhmetieff, the former Russian diplomatic agent in Bulgaria. NJ Bakhmetief is regarded as being of the best type Of Russian diplomat. He served with distinction at various posts and while at Washing ton married an American girl.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Lunatic Seeks Protection.

An unknown man appeared at the Little Rock police station last week and asked for protection against an imaginary mob which he thought Was pursuing him, The unfortunate man thought himself 10 be Jesus Christ and says that he is dead. having been cruc- flied The identity e the maniac is unknown
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
An Afternoon Call

In making an afternoon call man usually leaves his overcoat. cane or umbrella. hat and gloves in the hall before entering the drawing-room. At first or exceedingly formal call he may. if he choose, carry his hat, gloves and cane into the room, if the call is to be very brief one. He should put his card on the tray which the sery- ant extends to him as he enters the room
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Caused by Native Wine.

The report of the grand jury. held at Morrilton, says of the III indictments returned by them, at least 75 per cent Were returned for offenses committed from the effects of native wine The grand jury believes that some change should be made in the laws regulating the sale of his article
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Arkannnns Elected

Al the recent meeting of the SUI preme council for the Southern juris dietion of the scottish Rite Masons, held at Washington. D. c. the follow ing were elected to the honorary thir- ty-third degree: l. w Beidleman, ]. II. Frazier, Little Rock; $. Geseretta, Pine Blnfl; C. F. Haydon. Texarkana, and F. W. Kidd. Van Buren.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Unfortunate Occurrence

Miss Margaret Lindsey. a former Benton county citizen, was shot and killed recently at Bixley. Indian Terri. tory, by Jos. Bewly, who afterwards killed himself. Miss Lindsays refusal to marry Bewly is said to have been the cause of the tragedy.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Younn Boy Santcnced.

Pat O'DonneIl. a 14-year-old boy, vas sent to the county farm near Pine Bluff few days ago for an attempted theft. The boy had just returned from serving a sentence for a similar crime The O'Donnell family are said to be unable to control the boy. and believe that he may be reformed by the hard work and other discipline connected with his sentence on the farm
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Great Neqro Catherine.

The Union District Baptist associa- tion, one of the largest negro organ izations in the country, assembled at Galloway last week. Many hundreds of negroes were present, including some of the most noted preachers of the negro race.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Methodist Conferences Announced

The following announcements have been made for annual conferences of the M. F. church, South, in Arkansas: Arkansas conference. Russellvile. No Nember 22, Bishop key; Little Rock conference, Camden, November %, Bishop Galloway; White River confer eHGe. Helena. December 6, Bishop Gal iO%9Y
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Geta Forty-Two Years.

John Macs, a negro, who murder ously assaulted Mrs. L. Loeb. at Little Rock, on September 70, was sentenced to forts=two years in the penitentiart few days ago by the Circuit Court at that city. The negro pleaded guilty to two charges. that of assauIting Mrs Loeb and resisting an officer who at tempted to arrest Waves few minutes sster the first crime was committed.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
After Law Breakers.

Tas interior department has sent a special secret service agent to Hot Springs to gather evidence against the physicians who employ men to solicit trade for them, and also several other evils that are said to exist in the city Non registered physicians will be at tended to in this investigation
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Roads in Bad Condition.

Tae Garland county grand jury which filed it's report last week de, clares that the county roads are in a depIorable condition. The responsi- biifN for their condition is placed on the road ovcrseers and the lack ot sufficient funds.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Hope for New Railroad,

It is said that the actual work on a new railroad out of Pine Bluff will commence in short time The road is to be known as the Pine Bluff North and South railway.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Will Stand Firm.

The farmers union of Scott county held meeting at Audor last week, and resolutions were passed pledg- ing the members to hold their cotton for the II cent minimum. The meet ing represented about 600 members, residing is Scott county.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
A New Ornanixation.

A club of young gentlemen has been organized at Clarendon who are pledged to do something for the bet terment of the world and not to use profanity, alcohol or tobacco in any form
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Played With Matches.

The three-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs Walter Ham, of Fayette vile, was fatally burned as the result of getting hold of and playing witt some matches several days ago.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Secured S1oo.

John Simms, negro, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary by the Circuit Court at Pine Bluff last week Simms was convicted cs stealing s10e from an aged negro woman.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Damaqe Done by Wolves.

Owing to damage done by v-olyes and other animals. an effort will be made to get the Montgomery county ievying board to again make an ap- propriation to pay bounties for the hides of the animals.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26

hostess who wished for some thing new in the way of place cards for the six guests whom she had askeG 10 lunch with her. devised this oleye" scheme. She set about illustrat- ing each girls especial fad or individ- ualisG by pictures, which she mount ell and marked with the date. but DO name.
 One girl had a fashion of sitting Turkish fashion on the floor, and a9 advertisement was found 10 suit th!a case to perfection. The golf girl was easy, also the boating girl the eques- tiaenne was soon provided for, as was
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26
Crystal HatDinT.

Hatpins with crystal heads, or with an opaque eolored bead fss a head. are worn.
The Monticellonian., 1905-10-26

the glrl whose latest fad was cooking. II caused much merriment, as each girl found herself.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Theodore =. Shonts. the new head Of tina
Panama canal commission, is of Dutch
descent. but has a strain OF French
Huguenot in him.
Word has been received in Boston that
Emperor William will send to Harvard
next year a lecturer. Professor Ostevald
of Leipsc whose speciality is physics and
in that line he has no superior among the
scientists Of the continent.
For the farewell banquet to Mr. Choate.
to he given at the Mansion House. Lon
don. on Friday. May g. one of the most
distinguished gatherings will be present
that ever assembled to do honor to for
eign diplomat.
Mrs. Mary Clark Thompson has erected
memorial chapel at Williamstown,
Mass, in memory OF her husband, Fred
erck Ferris Thompson, costing $500, 90.
1t will be dedicated Mt the Williams Col
lege commencement in June, when Presi-
dent Roosevelt will be guest.
Prof. Edward w. Clark Of Ripon COL
lege, Wisconsin, after nearly a year spent
in study and excavations in Rome and
other historical points in Italy has Sc
cured for his institution one of the hest
collegiate collections of Roman antiquities
in the northwestern part of the United
States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20

The picture of religious conditions In
the smaller towns in the Burlington dis
trict as pictured by the Rev. DR.. Brown.
the presiding elder. at the Troy confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
in session at Saratoga. cannot be regard
ed as encouraging: but in far too many
instances it is true to life. 1t Is to be
feared, however. that the length to which
he dwelt on this phase of the situation at
the very beginning of his report n'ayhave
impaired a more pessimistc tinge to his
utterance than he intended to convey. for
in many cases the churches are still
f1ourishing. despite unfavorable Influences.
II rr. Brown had given his optimistic
views first, the effect would have been
entirely different.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
RECENT DEATHS.

Mrs. Ellen Crane Barnes, widow Of
Asahel Barnes Of Chimney Point,
VI, died of apoplexy April 4, in Platts-
burgh, N. T., at the residence Of her
daughter. Mrs. Winslow C. Watson, with
whom she was spending the winter. Brief
services were held in Plattsburgh on the
9Th, when the body was taken to tho
old homestead at Chimney Point. the resi-
dence of her son. the Hon. Willard r.
Barnes. where on Saturday afternoon tha
final obscQuies were held. The Rev. II.
p. lie +. Graham, rector of Trinity
Church, Plattsburgh. officiating.
Mrs. Barnes was in the Srd year Of her
age and one of the few old-.ilne resi-.
dents Of Addison county. Her father,
Arzah Crane, moved to West Addison
in the beginning OF the last century.
about 1872 Mrs. Barnes was born there
in the old brick house still standing. il
which. in the earliest days OF the coun.
tvs history, its courts were held. Hes
fathers father. DIR. Joseph Crane. and
two of his sons served in the Revolu.
tionary War, enlisting from Duchess
county. n. Y. In 1s+s she married the lats
Asahal Barnes of Chimney Point. wh&
died there In 1885. His father in ls23
moved into and enlarged the Barnes resi-
denCc at tndt place. 1amillG land
mark to lake passengers from the earlez
days Of steam navigation on Lake Cham
plain There she lived for over half
century. surviving nearly all the old time
residents Of that part OF the county.
Mrs. Barnes was woman OF strong
character and most pleasing personality;
She was distinguished among a wide CIR
Gle of acquaintances for combination
| OF many rare traits of character. Her
gentle nature and constant cheerfulness.
! her quick wit and bright intellect. her
broad charity and quick sympathies made
| her home the very pleasantest and en-
deared her to all who enjoyed her hos
p!tality and had the pleasure Of her So
ciety. She was noted for considerate
kindness towards all and for her deep
devotion to the welfare of her children
and unremitting efforts in securing their
education and advancement She was a
member Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. She is survived by her daughter.
Ella s. wife of cx-Judge Watson Of
Plattsburgh and by her two sons. Albert
c. of Chicago. Judge of the superior
court Of Cook county. and Willard F..
ex-assistant Judge and ex-senator OF Ad-
olson county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. Ex-Governor of Nir-
ginia, is urging the Now York Legislature
10 make an appropriation to provide for
the fitting representation Of the Empire
State at the jamestown intercentennial
and naval and marine exposition to be held
at Hampton Roads. Va. in 1907. Fortu-
nately for Vcrmonts peace of mind our
State Legislature IL not in session at the
present time. but there is time enough
for bid before 1901
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
GOOD ROADS IN VERMONT.

1t is not necessary in this age to argue
in relation to the desirability or profit Of
good roads, in Vermont or elsewhere, for
1t is universally recognized that no one
thing is more conducive to the prosperity
and progress OF community. other things
being equal than the maintenance of good
highways In this State there seems to
be a somewhat general feeling that
whereas permanent highways are greatly
to be desired, there is little use of any
ours with limited financial resources to
endeavor to secure any elaborate system
Of good roads. and therefore we may as
well get along with what We have.
Interest and enthusiasm are what are
needed as much as anything in Vermont
to overcome existing obstacles and pave
the way for permanent highway construc-
ton, and these are what State Highway
Commissioner c.. w. Gates is endeavor
ing to promote in connection with the
series OF meetings being held in the re-
spective counties in the State. Mr.. Gates
reports that his efforts in this direction
arc meeting with gratifying success and
the attendance at the meetings is larger
than ever before. Where a commissioner
county nc is induced to attend another
nearby in some adjoining county. and the
selectmen are also being interested in
these gatherings.
1t Is a noticeable fact that the towns
are constantly raising the standard Of
highway commissioners elected and this
is greatly encouraging. for the success Of
the good road movement depends to a
very large degree upon the good judg-
ment and intelligence and energy of the
local commissioner,
The idea gained prevalence at one time
that good roads was "a term synony-
nous with crushed stone highways. but
one result Of these meetings is to dsabuse
the mind of commissioners Of this idea.
1t is shown that where there is an abund-
ance of good gravel and the roadway is
well drained good gravel highway is ia
be preferred to any other. cost consd-
cred; and it would be unwse for towns
TO 20 to the unnecessary expense OF
macadan roads when they have al
abundance Of good gravel. On the other
hand there are low. wet places. where Il
gravel road would soon sink out OF sight
and 1t is in such places in particular that
the value and durability of = stone high,
way are demonstrated.
In short it Is being shown that the char,
acter of road to be constructed depends
entirely upon the nature of the soil and
the location of the highway to be treated
and when common sense is applied Il
the problem. it becomes comparatively
easy matter to adopt modern methods OF
highway construction. even with the lin.
tied means at the disposal Of Vermont
highway commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
MAPLE SUGAR PRODUCTION
The Bureau Of Forestry Seeks To Deve-
lOp and Extend the Industry.

The bureau of forestry has been
studying tho maple sugar industry with
the view Of securing a larger use az the
mapl" forests. Since 1880 the area or
maple sugar farming has greatly chang
cd and shrunk. lr early days maple
sugar was commonly made. even In
many parts OF the South. because cane
sugar was virtually unobtairable. No
longer is there even a limited produce
ton in South Carolina. deors1a, Ala
lama, Mississippi. Louisiana, and Ar
kansas. This Ia because cane sugar can
how be- bought everywhere at low
price. and is preferred to maple sugar
for eweetening. In Indiana Michigan.
ana Illinois the maple trees have been
extensively cut for lumber. thus re-
ducing the opportunity for tree tap
ping In those States also the markets
are glutted with limitations, which re-
moves the incentive To extending the
Industry. In other states. as IN Wos-
tern Maryland West Virginia, Ohio New
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
THE FATAL ONE.

II told YOU YOU were going too far.
knew you'd be drunk II you took that last
glass"
"M'dear Teller ryou wash smartsh you
think you'd knowcd ia be drunk Z J. took
zhc tirsht CLASH. Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20

Carrie Nation has been sentenced to
serve Imprisonment in Jail for four months
and to pay fine of $3.50 for helping to
smash the windows Of a wholesale liquor
assisted her have been given somewhat
similar sentences. 1t must be reassurinG
to the respondents however. that sentence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
IN the new special column Of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
week which it will pay you to read
about See page two. This pape has
about. See page two. This paper has
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
BEEN RUNNING SOME TIME.

well" said the first Russian general.
with an attempt at cheerfulness. "we'll
win in the long rum"
"Maybe so." responded tho second Rus
sian general. gloomily. 'but how long is
this here run supposed to be?"-Louisville
COurier-Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
Butchers, Merchants and Hide Buyers

Butchers. Merchants. Hyde Buyers
Should write to Carroll s. Page, Hyde
Park. VT. who wishes TO purchase
their Hides. Calfskins, Sheep Pelts,
Tallow and Bones. He pays spot cash.
He pays the freights. He pays full
market values. He wishes to arrange
with some one in every village. where
be has no agent. TO sell Poultry Sup
plies and to pick up for him Hides
Caifskins. Sheep Pelts. and Bones. He
furnishes money with which to buy
and he keeps his agents thoroughly
posted mt all times as 10 market values
Write him for full particulars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
THE GREAT FIRST CAUSE.

Subbubs-"Ias the railroad company in
vcstigated that accident YETI"
AnneX-'Oh, yes. They have fixed tho
responsibility on the stOrekecper who sold
tho station agent that alarm Clock
Woman's Home Companion for May.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-04-20
BLlSSFUL DAYS.

~ sec by dis book" remarked Dusty
Rhodes. dat de ancient Romans ulster
eat layin' down."
Wouldn't even set up to eat?" inquired
Tired Trims, with interest. "Ah. them
WIZ good old ti,nes!"-Louisville Courier.
Journal