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The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Cruiser Damaged.

Vallejo. Cal. Nov. 7.-Canght by q powerful gust of wind while trying to make landing at the coal wharf at Mare Island navy yard yesterday. the refrigerator ship Celtic crashed into the cruiser Marblehead and into the floating machine shop. doing them so severe damage that the Marblehead may have to go out of commission. t is said. while the machine shop was sunk. The Celtic suffered only slight injury in the collision
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Ends His Life.

San Francisco, Nov :. Milton sational murder of Bessie Bouton at Colorado Springs, last night shot and killed bis femaie companion. and then himself Andrews was wanted for murderous assault on William Ellis at Berkeley, Cal. The police located the couple at 74S McAlhster street, this city, and when they were about to en- ter the house Andrews killed the wo- man and ended his own life.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Earnners to Meet.

The hall of the house of representa- tiyes at the state house al Little Rock has been secured for the use of the farmers during their mass meeting which will be held at Little Rock No. vember 2. The meeting has been called for the purpose of discussing plans for the establishing of q govern ment experimental station at Little Rocli
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Doinu Good Work.

The Proyident Relief association at Little Rock during the past year has given help to 250 families and 175 indi- viduals, the latter being nearly all old and inhrm. The association has SC. cured permanent positions and piece work for $50 persons. and has found homes for 25 children Twenty-seven old ladies have been cared for during the past year by this organization.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
prosoeetjye Line to New Orleans.

Articles of consolidation have been filed at Little Rock by the Little Rock and Southern Arkansas Southern and Arkansas Southern extension railway companies. It is said that the Arlsan- sas Extension company will extend it's line from Winfield, La. to New Or leans This would form another line from Little Rock to New Orleans The new road is to be known as the Rock Island, Arkansas and Louisiana
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
To Improve Arkansas River.

A convention will Oe held at Little Rock in a short time to formulate plans for the improvement of nayiga. tion on the Arkansas river 1t is hoped that the convention will result in the securing Of an appropriation from congress that will be sufficient to put the river in nayigable condition from Fort Smith 10 the Mississippi
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
A Snort Cotton Crop.

Il has been estimated that the cot ion crop of the stat will not exceed 100000 bales this year This is a very light crop, considering that last years crop vas a little over 100000 bales. The largest cotton crop for several years past was harvested in 1902-0@. when 100000 bales were raised in the state
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Acain in the Toiis.

Robert Burris, who was serving time in the reform school al Bonneville, Mo, for complicity in a postoftice rob bery at Spielcrgille escaped from the Bonneville institution q short time ago Burris was appreheaded at Rat clffe last week by the Arkansas au- thorities and will be returned to Bonneville
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Expenditures of State Guard.

The books in the state auditors of fee show an expenditure of $375 from the $1 ,20o appropriation for the sup port of the major generals depart menI Of the $750 appropriation for the contingent expenses ef the major generals department $3tI.92 has heen expended The expenditures Of the adjutant generals department amount to s216. from an appropriation of s210 The state guard received $25.o00 ap- propriation from the last legislature
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Heavy Fire Loss.

One of the most destructive fires of the year occurred at Searcy last week. Three brick store buildings standing in row and occupied by Robbins, Sanford Co. were complete ly destroyed. The loss is estimated at $75000 with $45000 insurance.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
To Meet at hcNeiI.

The Confederate Veterans associa- tion of south Arkansas has accepted plat of ground from the citizens of McNeil and will arrange to build q pavilion upon it. It is the intention of the association to hold all their future meetings in this building The choice of McNeil as their permanent meeting place wa- made at their re cent meeting at Waldo
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
United Farmers Ineorporate.

The United Farmers of America ef Mineola, Texas, filed articles of incor- poration with the secretary of state last week The purpose of the asso, eiation is 10 form and charter subordiz nate lodges throughout the country A national organization is to be formed to assist members in marketing their products and for mutual protection
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Coal Cperators Ornanize.

A meeting of the coal operators of the state was held at Fort Smith last week. \ scale of wages to be paid for mining worl, in the state was adopted and is to go into effect as soon as the present contracts expire. Every coal mine in the state is said to have been represented. \ state organization Of coal operators was formed at this meeting
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Nose Bleed Causes Death.

Wm. Crecious negro. was found dead at his home at Little Rocl, re- gently The porch of the house was covered with blood and violence was suspected. but thorough investiga- ton revealed no marks of violence on the body. The coronor's jury decided that death had resulted from q pro- longed hemorrhage of the nose.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Civil Service Examinations.

The United States civil service com mission has announced that examina- tions will be held at Little Rock No vember g to fill the positions of ink chemist and inkmaker in the bureau of engraving and printing fireman ill the state. war and navy department building telegraph operator in the naval station at Port Royal, s. C., and electrical inspector in the quartermas- ters department at large
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Terrihlc ExnlosIon-

Three men were killed in the mines of the Central Coal and Coke company at Hartford recently. The explosion is thought to have been caused by gas The dead are: James Scott. John Red yard and Harry Redyard. The men were all shot firers. The bodies of the dead men have been recovered
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Trainman Seriously Hurt.

John Mangan, a switchman was probably fatally hurt in an accident ia the Iron Mountain railway yards at FeXarkana recently Mangan will lose one of his arms. even if he reeovers from the other wounds received at the same time
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
POINT-LAcE APPLIQUE.
These Beautiful Ornaments Are We'll Liked for the Ends of Ties
 and Sash Ends.

Appliques of this description make pretty ornamentation in the ends of silk or muslin ties, on sash ends. or a number might be used on the skirt of dress of thin material Fine
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Five Hundred at Work.

Black Springs. which will be the point of intersection of the Mena X Eastern railway and the Fort Smith and Gurdon. two new railways now under construction. is enjoying an im- mense boom Five hundred men are now at work on the Fort Smith & Cur don line below Black Springs.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Pool Room Case.

R A. Furth has again been indicted for conducting a gaming house at Lit tie Rock This is the notorious pool room case that has been before the Little Rock courts for some time. It has not been possible to keep this time.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Charqed With Perjury.

C. Caswcll, D. Smith and J. Fl. Ward have been arrested on a charge of perjury said to have been commit. ted in reference to homesteading land in Polk county. The men will be held over for the federal grand jury a TeNarkana
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Tracks Comnleted.

The tracks of the TeXarkana DriF- ing club at Spring Lake park have been completed and arc now pro nounced ill first class condition. The club is getting ready To give an en. tertainment on or about ThaaksgiH= ing. the proceeds of which will be do mated to some charitable object
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
State Sells Cotton,

One hundred and fifty bales of cot ton raised on the state convict farm at Cummins, were sold last week. The consideration was 12 cents per pound. The sale netted the sum of S9.0O0.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Unknown Suicide

An unknown man committed suicide at Jonesboro last week. The mans body was found in the outskirts of that place with a half-empty carbolic acid bottle within a few inches of his hand
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Sues Railway Company.

Mrs. c. o. Griffith has brought suit in the circuit court at Little Rock against the Iron Mountain railway company for $3,700 damages for inju- ries said to have been inflicted on her son. Ed Griffith, in a wreck on the Fort Smith road near Ozark last July.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Cannot Interfere.

Washington. Nov. Tt is reportel that President Roosevelt has decided that nothing can be done by the United States government that would be of any benefit .o the Jews in Russia al the present ahe president, while sympathizing with The sufferers, does not believe any aid can be given these al present on account oi the unset ted condition of the Russian govern tnpnt
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Boiler Explosion

The boiler in Champion Bros mill at Warner blew up last week. A DOT tion of the mill was blown up and number of persons were seriously in jured / The wrecked portion of the mill will be repaired immediately
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
All Around Rascal Escapes.

F. Fuller an alleged all-around crook and confidence man, escaped from jail at TeXarkana a few days ago. The steel bars across the win dows of Fuller's cell had been saved into Fuller is said to be prominent member of a gang of robbers and con. mon
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Accused of shoolift;no

Mrs. M. Tighe has been bound over to the grand jury at Little Rock un- der bond for $500. Mrs. Tighe is ac- cused of stealing wearing apparel from number of stores at that place.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
A Boy Killed.

Joe Grant. young white boy, re- siding at Texarkana, was killed re- gently by slight blow over the heart received in a scuffle Grant is said to have had weak heart and the killing was merely an accident.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09

linen braid and thread No 70 are used for working it. The stitches are all simple.
 Materials required for one design: One and one-half yards of braid, one skein of thread
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
4 Profitable Crop.

D. B. Perkins of Carlisle last year started a rice farm of 50 acres and his yield this year paid for his ma chinery and he also cleared $1 900
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Shot From Ambush.

William Gordon. residing near Dial. was shot from ambush near his home a few days ago. Ollie Lackey. q cou. sin of the dead man. has been ar rested.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
Good VelyetsND

The best velveteen will be quite as much worn as velvet. It Is cheaper even at it's best, but great dressmakers have no hesitancy in making elaborau gowns of 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1905-11-09
THE WEEKS NEWS
 TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome of the Most Important Events at Home and Abroad
 the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH.
Latest Developments in the Yellow Fever Epidemic, Together With Itenis of Interest Culied From the Important Happenings All Over the World.
YELLOW FEVER NOTES.

The official report from Nv Orleans covering the 24 hours ended at 6 D. Ill. on the 5Jh showed: New eases of vel low fever, I total to date, S,349. Deaths, total to date, i51. Cases under treatment, r discharged, 2,94l.
 The fifteenth week of the yellow fe- yer epidemic in New Orleans ended with 50 little left of the disease that it apeared probable that another week would see the termination of the work of the Marine hospital service.
 There was but one new case or vel low fever at Pensacola, on the 5th, and no deaths.
 The few cases of yellow fever re- maining in New Orleans are confined to small areas il the lower section of the city
 The Marine hospital service has prae- ticaily worked itself out of job in New Orleans.
 The break-up Of the federal forces whisl have been engaged ia the fight against yellow fever in New Orleans has begun.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-13
Looking for John Paul Jones
-. Remains.

Our ambassador to France, General
Porter, is still searching for the re-
mains Of John Paul Jones, the founder
and the most gallant captain of the
American navy. Jones, after a career
that transcends in romance any Of the
romances that have been built upon
it, died in Paris and was buried in an
obscure cemetery in the city. After
a long search, it was believed that the
cemetery had been located, but as it
was closed in 1893, and the site is now
covered with public buildings, very
little progress has been made in locat-
ing the grave. It was believed, also,
for a long time, that Jones was buried
in Theoretically sealed lead coffin,
which would, if true, have preserved
the remains sufficiently for Identified
ton. There is no documentary evidence
of this, or of the fact that Jones was
buried in naval uniform. y.
The search is entirely a labor of love
on the part of the American govern
ment, as nothing the United States
could now do would add to the fame
of the celebrated commander of the
Bonhomme Richard. Nor could a home
bringing Of the remains efface the mis-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-13
BANKERS HAD TO WORK
LEGAL HOLIDAY NOT OBSERVED
BECAUSE IT FELL ON MONDAY
CHAMBER CLOSED.

There was no session today Of the
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.,
Chicago Board of Trade, or New York
Stock Exchange. The Liverpool grain
market was open and cables showed
wheat Esd higher. London wheat
closed I'D to lid higher. Nothing was
cabled as to the cause of the strength
abroad, and it was assumed here to be
due to something less favorable in Ar
gentine advices to England.
The Minneapolis banks were open to-
day, despite the holiday. Ordinarily
the banks close on Lincoln 8 birthday,
in accordance with law. A recent state
legislative enactment, however, changed
the rule governing payment of notes.
Formerly notes falling due on Sunday
were payable on Saturday, but under
the new law such obligations are pay
able on Monday.
This made a conflict, this time, be-
tween the rule of the banks to close on
the day Of observance of legal holt
day, and their duties with reference to
payment of notes on Monday, and the
later enactment was taken by the legal
advisers of the banks as resembling the
former obligation, hence the banks are
doing business on legal holiday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-13
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN
BIRTHDAY OF THE EMANCIPATION
OBSERVED IN MANY CITY
CHURCHES YESTERDAY.

Abraham Lincoln was the subject of
eulogy in many churches IN the Guy
yesterday. The birthday of the great
American was observed more generally
than ever before.
Frank M. Nye, at the futile Unlver-
salist church last evening, spoke, eloc
quently of the character and lie OF
the man who, as he said, was pig
enough to love even his enemies, tie
emphasized the great leaders inherent
honesty, his love Of and faith IN his
fellow men, and contended that the
simple virtues that made Lincoln the
greatest of Americans were within the
reach of the whole people, even the
poorest. 49, -.
cred strong address upoh the Many
sided Lincoln' at the Hennepln Ave
nue. Methodist Episcopal church yester,,
day afternoon. He gave a review OF
the martyred president IS work and
spoke appreciatingly, of his sterling
character and patriotic service.
A patriotic memorial service was held
at the Thirteenth Avenue Methodist
Episcopal church. Colonel Orion S.
Clark, assistant adjutant general, de-
partment of Minnesota, G. A. R.; Gen:
eral L. A. Grant, w. P. Roberts and
Mrs. Agnes w. Savage, each paid elo-
auent tribute to Lincoln IS memory.
+, Rev. G. L. Morrill, of the people IS
church conducted Lincoln meeting
yesterday morning.
Lincoln was the subject of sermonic
addresses in many other churches yes.
terday morning and evening.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-13
The Japs Know.

Those Japs know something besides
how to fight. The department Of COM
merce and labor has just brought out
some figures which illustrate this point.
They show that the exports Of yarns
from Japan to China increased from
$29,5S0 in 1898 to $l4,l12,507 in 1908.
Other cotton manufactures increased
from $221,7S3 in 1893 to $2,013,547 in
1908, making a total increase in fin
ished cotton products during that de-
cade of from $25l,363 to $l6, l26,054.
Another significant fact is that Japan
did not grow any Of this cotton. Prac-
tically all Of it was grown in the United
States. The quantity of raw cotton
exported from the United States to ia
pan has grown from 793,242 pounds in
1893 to 161, Sol ,219 pounds in 1900, the
respective values being $68,423 in. 1893
and $l2,7l2,619 in 1900. These figures
suggest the possibilities which await the
cotton manufacturers and producers Of
the United States when they choose to
turn cotton grown in this country into
the finished state, instead Of committing
it to the flames, which has been done
with some raw cotton in the south this
year. Evidently we are not producing
too much cotton. We are only failing
to get it in proper form for the market.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-13
SHORTER HOURS
FOR LITTLE TOTS
MORNING SESSION OF SCHOOL
MAY BE CURTAILED.
superintendent Jordan Recommends
Looping Off Half an Hour upon Tes-
timony Of Primary Teachers that
from 1880 to IL No Good Can Be
Accomplished with the Youngest
Pupils.

DR.. c.. M. Jordan, superintendent of
the public schools, has recommended to
the committee on courses Of study OF
the board Of education reduction of
the school hours Of the beginning pri-
mary children half an hour day, clos
ing the morning session at 1880.
This action has grown out Of an in
vestigation of school hours in the prfn-
ciples cities of the country and confer
ences with principals and primary
teachers in the city. The teachers tes-
timony is unanimous that they can ac-
complish the same results with shorter
hours, and that the small children are
spending longer time in school than
they are profting by mentally, with
a possible detriment to their health.
The last half hour in the morning is
given up to simply holding the children
and keeping them quiet and entertained
by means of games, stories. etc. More
desirable recreation for the children
could be obtained in free play out of
doors, and the strain of this restless
half hour upon the teacher is greater
than any other portion Of her work.
The excellent results obtained with
children attending school but half a
day during their first semester or year
in school has had much weight in bring.
ing about feeling that the hours could
be shortened without direct loss to the
children and with much indirect gain
in conserving the teachers vitality. for
intensive use in the shortened time.
The teachers consulted quite generally
recommend either a shortening of both
morning and afternoon sessions, aggre'
eating about an hour a day, or closing
The morning session at IL o o'clock, max
ing morning and afternoon sessions
each two hours.
The plan recommended by DIR. jordan
is a tentative one and may lead tc
other changes or a return to the pres
ent hours, altho the latter alternative
| is not a probable one.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-13
AT THE THEATERS
Observation-Disclosures Bill.

Ofpneun1-We ell. Balanced Bill. =.
Paris" given by Clayton White, Marie
pheum this week, affords surcease of sor-
row from the woes of frozen waterpipes
and frost-burned ears, The playlet faces
the barrier with impatience," to lapse to
the parlance OF the turf and to continue
in the same strain, it "goes the distance
under the whip" 1t is uproariously funny
and hurdles in safety spots where It
might easily become offensive.
Mr.. White, in the dual roles of Judge
Stanley and Max the Goat is funny. last
night he had his auditors half suffocated
with. their own mirth. Marie Stuart fur
nishes action from the flirt of her head
to the flip of her heel-and she does dance
wall. The play is a well-built vehicle
for the trio and caught on in great style
last night.
Hastings and Burns present ludicrous
takeoff on the strong men, and Flo Adler,
with a balcony echo, caught the fancy of
the crowd with the Jolly Me Along" fea-
ture. The crowd jollied Flo until 1t ex-
hausted her repertory and left her bowling,
GREATNESS and pleased. Godfrey and Hen
derson presented "A Daughter of the
Gods" in which an Egyptian princess who
firted with Pharaoh and ''sassed' tho
builders Of the pyramids, came out Of ner
long slumber to make violent love to a
pipe hitting youth Of the present era rhe
story is born Of dope but the Hender-
sons make the best Of 1t. The costuming
is tropical for Minnesota winter, but
then, a princess of Egypt, madly In love,
is not supposed to mind little thing like
raiment or climate.
Vernon was as successful as ever with
his ventriloquism, winding up with Sc
we're but successful test Of his powers,
working under the spotlight and inviting
the audience to detect. If possible, any
motion Of the lips. The Bards again
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-13
RAILROADS
SIOUX CITY PUZZLED
Friendship Of Omaha and Great
Northern Beyond Comprehension.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 13.-Why is
the Omaha assisting the Great Northern
railroad in its negotiations preliminary
to the construction of a line paralleling
the Omaha railroad from Ashland, just
west of Omaha. to Sioux City?
This is the mystery puzzl1ng Sioux
City people.
The Northwestern railroad, which
controls the Omaha, has an absolute mo-
nopoly on all business between here and
Omaha. Mr.. Hill now proposes to build
third line between the two points, and
the Omaha railroad has joined hands
terminals in Sioux City. The Omaha
is asking right of way for half of Third
street, the Great Northern the other
half, and the entire distance will be o.
cupied by an elevated structure for the
Great Northern s proposed Ashland line.
General Manager Trenholm of the
Omaha has visited Sioux City twice to
appear before the council in support Of
the two ordinances and in all things has
worked with the Great Northern.
The new Ashland line will not only
take away business between Omaha and
Sioux City, but will divert large per-
centage of business from the south and
west going out of Omaha for Minnesota
points.
Another remarkable fact is that,
while the Great Northern has been car
rying out plans to build this parallel
line, during the last six months, the
Omaha railroad stock has advanced on
the market almost 100 per cent, now be
ing quoted at 203. Attorney A. F. Call,
REPRESENTING both railroads in the. ordi,,
nances, advances a novel explanation OF
the course of the Omaha. He says that
the construction of the Burlington from
Ashland, giving a route skirting Omaha,
will enable that road to give Sioux City
rates that the Omaha cannot; that this
will enable the packers to do much
more killing of livestock here; and the
Omaha, having many lines centering IN
Sioux City. will profit more by this than
by obstructing the Great Northern in its
plans This explanation cannot be
accented here,