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The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
 Unknown Man Killed.

An unknown man was killed by train No. 3. known as the Cannon Ball, on the Iron Mountain road. about half mile south of the Pulaski coun- ty hospital. The remains were dis covered an hour later by section men and were removed to Little Rock At the coroner's inquest there was no evidence to determine the identity of the dead man. There were no pa pers on his person to tell who he was and no one could be found who had ever seen him before. The dead man was apparently about 70 years old He was poorly dressed and had evi- dently been travelling on freight trains for his face was black with coal smoke. The train which struck him fractured the skull. broke his arms and mangled his legs.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Killed by His Own Pistol.

J. H. Vaughan, night turnkey at the Pulaski county jail. while driving with his wife and two-year-old child was thrown from the buggy in which he was riding, and pistol he was carry ing in his hip pocket was discharged. the ball entering the right hip. graz ing upward and lodging under the heart the man dying about five min utes afterward. The little child. who was riding in the back of the buggy, fell out. and in endeavoring to jump from the vehicle to pick up the child. Vaughan was thrown to the ground by sudden movement of the horse. In raising himself the pistol in some way fell from the mans pocket and was discharged. the ball entering the body with the aforementioned re- suit The child was unnjured A po- iiceman who was near the scene nov cd the man to the side of the street, where he expired in short while.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
G. A. B. Women oraanize.

Delegates from the five circles of the Ladies of the C. A. R in Arkansas met at Kirst's hall in Little Rock and organized the department of Arkan, sas. Officers were elected as follows: President. Mrs. s. R. Allen of Little Rock; senior vice president Mrs P H. Ellsworth. of Hot Springs; junior vice president. Mrs NJ. F. Otis. of Mansfield; treasurer. Miss Lois Wynne of Judsonia; secretary, Miss Hattie P Clark. of Little Rock; chaplain. Miss Maggie Soekland. of Stuttgart; coun sellor. Mrs. Peale. of Hot Springs The council of administration is com. posed of the following: Mrs l.. Koehler of Little Rock, Mrs Sommers of Judsonia and Miss Claiborne of Mansfield
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
To Clean Canvas.

White leather belts and shoes are not unalloyed joy for they're constant ly getting dirty, and, like everything else white, they must be irreproach- ably white to be acceptable. Gasoline cleans them more easily than anything else-belts regularly washed in it. or rubbed with a cloth wet in gasoline. and shoes cleaned by the latest method.
 If you use the purified gasoline, that unpleasant odor about cleaned things often noticeable when they've been most carefully aired, will be avoided And be careful about the use of gaso- line-a warning that can't be too often reproduction rub too briskly. or the friction will result in an explosion. nor in room where there is an artificial light or a fire
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
DICTATES OF FASHION.
Some Notes on Dame's Decrees That. Are Followed at Tail-End
 of the Season.

A coffee colored pongee is a usefut thing 10 buy for an outing It is made with full skirt laid in three or four deep tucks around the foot There are embroidered dots in navy blue and there is deal of English eyelet work Big holes are profusely embroidered ta blue wash silk. 4 deep blue silk petti- coat is worn underneath the dress. let ting the color show through. The waist is a mass of tucking and navy blue embroidery.
 Chiffon hats are scarce and appar- ently nobody seems to care, but cuff ion and maline are used with charm ing effect when c6mbined with straw and lace. Plateaux are among the most favored styles. as they admit of So many artistic curves and angles. Some are built on frames. others where the placque effect is desired on bandeau. Horsehair erin, chip. milan, lace braids, besides muslin and linen are among the materials employed for the plateau hat.
 A smart little frock seen lately was sort of old rose taffeta. The skirt just escaped the ground and was gath cred just once at the waist line, most of the gathers being at the back and only a few at the front Six inches above the deep hem of the skirt was a three-inch. fiat puff of the silk, bor- dered on each edge with an inch-wide double plating of the silk. and eight inches above this was another similar puffing. The top looked like a bolero with sleeves, it was really one of the shaped capes so cut that the side sec tions fall in deep points over the arms and in at each side
 One of the newest devices in the way of lingerie ought to be widely adopted. This is none other than a silk founce. India or taffeta. to button on a white petticoat at the knee. In the shops q few of these, with triple pinked tlounces. are to be purchased but the more satisfactory ones of chiffon taf- feta have been made to order The advantages of the attached fuffie are | first of all coolness. and the lightneSs which comes of dispensing with one petticoat The economy of the fashion is another strong recommendation. One may have several matching hounces to one petticoat.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
PRESIDENT TO INVESTIGATE.
Revelations More and More an Eye. Opener. as Investigation Proceeds.


 Washington. D. C., August f5.-One fact brought out in the recent "graft disclosures in the department of agri- culture was Che phase of official nepo- tism that seems to peryade every de partment of the federal government. Secretary Wilson. with a deseryedly high reputation for official and per sonal integrity. immediately on assum- ins offiee-eisht years ago appointed his son. Jasper Wilson, as his private secretary. and last summer sent him on a special mission to Alaska To in vestisate certain alleged violations of the game laws. but which is generally understood to have been purely pleasure junket. This trip cost the government nearly $400 and expenses. and young Jasper Wilson drew his salary as private secretary to the sec retary of agriculture all the while he was away.
 President Roosevelt has determined to probe the departments of the gov ernment this winter and ascertain to what extent nepotism is prevailing His investigation will disclose that it is one of the weaknesses of govern ment officials and heads of depart ments to put their relatives on the pay roll. There is hardly government of ficer of prominece who has been in the service for any length of time who hasn't taken care of the members of his family. In one sense, the practice | Ia !. the government service so long as the employe gives full value for his sal ary. but the president is of the opinion | that the prevailing practice is deplor- able and ought 10 be discouraged.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
TO SAVE THE DRESS
This Sensible Garment Is Recom-
 mended for the Young Girl at
 Studio or Cooking Class.

Holland or linen should be used for this overall which will be found very useful for girls taking cookery lessons: or it is suitable for studio wear. It has deep square yoke, which is in double material. The skirt part, which is full, is honeycombed at the top, and is set between the double edge of yoke The foot is turned up with hem two inches wide. and Is machine-stitched twice. Into the armholes of the yoke straps are fixed, two long and two
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17

next three stitches. still keeping the last loops of each stitch on the hook. draw through all these loops at once and re peat from until there are F groups of double trebles round the star. join the last five chain to the first group with q slip-stitch.
 Fourth row: Twelve double crochets under each chain loop all round. fasten off
 All the other stars are worked in the same way but the two middle stitches of each of the two first scallops are caught to the corresponding stitches in the preceding star.
 The illustration will show where the corner ones are joined.
 For the top:
 First row: Work chains from the middle of one scallop to the middle of the next 0ust as many stitches in each loop as will let the work lie fat. using double trebles where the long stitches are required.
 Second row One treble in first stitch, '. one chain, pass over one stitch, one treble in next, repeat from to end of row. See illustration for corner of each row
 Third row: A row of crossed trebles; three chain, pass the first two stitches of the previous row. one treble in next. five chain, a treble into the top of the treble just made, t. cotton twice over the hook. pass the hook through the next stitch of the previous row cotton over and draw through this stitch, cot ton over and draw through two loops. leaving three loops on the hook. cotton over, pass two stitches, draw through the next five loops on the hook), draw through these two at a time until only one loop is left two chain. one treble into the middle of the lastmade stitch. and repeat from * This row should be threaded with ribbon.
 Fourth row: Two double trebles under the first chain. loop four chain, two more double trebles under the same loop, pass to the next loop and repeat.
 Fifth row: Ten double crochets un- der each chain, loop all round.
 Work round the lower edge like rows one and two of top
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
THE WEEKS NEWS
 TERSELy OUTLINED
An Epitome of the Most Important Events at Home and Abroad
 the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH.
Latest Deyelopments in the Russo Japanese War. Together With Items of Intercst Cufled From the Important Happenings All over the World.
THE WAR IN THE FAR EAST.

The Russian cruiser Palada, sunk at Port Arthur at the time of the sur render. has been refioated by the Jap anese
 New Russian levies arriving in Man. churia are said to be disinelined to fight the Japanese, and express their intention of surrendering at the first opportunity.
 Gen. Lineyitch is said to be con stantly changing the disposition of hIs forces in order to deceive Field Marshal Oyama
 Nothing but petty skirmishing is going on in Manchuria The weather is getting fine and the roads good. The Japanese are seemingly trying to avoid clash during the pendency of the peace negotiations, but the Rus sians are pugnacious.
 Tee Japanese have succeeded in rais- ing the Russian cruiser Variag. sunk by the Japanese in the harbor Of Che mutpo on February 2, 1904. in connec- tion with the k0rietz
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
osteopaths Hold Convention.

Denver. Colo. August i5.-The an nual meeting of the American Osteo- pathic Association has opened here for a five days session. Last year. when the convention was held in St. Louis. there were about 900 members of the osteopathic school of doctors in at tendance The attendance at the con vention promised to exceed that of last year considerably Nearly every state in the Union is represented and there are also some from Canada and ons or two from Mexico.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Business Men Organize.

A Business Mems League was or. ganized at Philadelphia with 100 mem. bers and the following officers: J. E. Callaway, president; R. w Huie. Jr., vice president; Charles M. Clark, sec retary; w. E. Barkman. treasurer. A committee on constitution and bylaws was appointed, consisting of Messrs. J. W. Wilson, K. c. MeDaniels and w A. Crawford. One of the objects to be sought by the league will be the building of a new depot by the Iron Mountain. commensurate with the needs and dignity of the city.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Negroes Chanqe Plans.

Dallas, Tex, August 15-Because of the lynching at Sulphur Springs, Texas, the Texas Negro Baptist Young Peoples Union convention will be held here instead of at Sulphur Springs This decision was reached at a meet ing of the executive boards of the two bodies held here yesterday
 The statement was made that Sul. phur Springs was not a safe place for negroes just at present because of the feeling engendered by the burning of a negro there a few days ago Mem bers of the boards said they were afraid that some careless remark by an irresponsible person might bring on more trouble.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Negotiating for Municipal Ownership.

Chicago, H.. August 15.-Negotia- tions with the Union Traction com pany having failed to lead to any sat isfactory result. negotiations for set tlement of the trfy tion question. so far as the city railway is concerned. will be resumed by the transportation committee of the city council 1t is believed that the City Railway com pany will accept the proposition to pay to the city sS5.4 in full payment of all claims for license fees overdue and to pay $5,000 a month in return for us- ing cars, granting of permits for re- pairing tracks. restringing the wires. atc
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Infant Left on Ooorsteos.

Thomas Hanford, a negro at Con way, found boy baby on his porch recently. It seemed to be about 2 or 1 days old. and the opinion is that it was brought here on the train and de- posted on the porch about 10 o'clock. bottle of milk. can of matted milk and a lot of clothing were left with it. and it's presence was revealed by cries of the babe Hanford is a blacksmith and lives near the depot. His wife is taking care of the baby, waiting developments
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Drowned in Asylum Lake.

Luther D. Stanford, Is years old of Little Rock. was drowned while bathing in the pond near the insane asylum. Young Stanford. in company with another boy, who lives near the asylum. were out looking for some cattle and were near the pond, which is in the grounds belonging to the asylum Stanford is said to have re marked that he was warm and would go in bathing in the pond to get cool Neither of the boys could swim and after being in the water only a short time Stanford got beyond his depth and drowned before help could reach him
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Corporations Will Be Prosecuted.

corporations Will De ProSeCuted.
 The time limit of the antitrust law for filing affidavts by corporations do- ing business in Arkansas has expired and the corporation clerk in the office of the secretary of state is now pre- pairing a list of those corporations which have failed to return the afffda- wits mailed to them some time ago. AS soon as these lists are completed the prosecuting attorneys of the coun- ties in which the delinquent corpora tions are located will be supplied with the names of those located within their jurisdiction. and it will be the duty of such officials to prosecute all such corporations under the proyis- ions of the law which prescribes a money forfeit as well as the forfeit ure of the privilege of doing business in the state as penalties for a viola ton of the law There are about 1. 200 corporations in the state to whom affi- dayits were sent and about 9 per cent of these have not responded.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Volcano in Nevada.

San Francisco. Cal, August i5.-A special dispatch to the chronicle from Reno, Nevada, says; "A volcano throwing off molten lava and in active operation has been discovered in Ne yada The volcano is located in Rye Patch. Humbolt county. Although that section has been traversed for years, the crater has just been found The men were in search of cattle when they came upon the stream of lava. and tracing it to it's source. located the volcano.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Remarkable Indian Woman Dead.

Mrs. Susan Still died at her home on Flint Creek. near Rogers. July 27 She had lived a long and eventful life just how long no one knows. She was a Cherokee Indian and moved from Georgia when that tribe was moved from that state by the govern. ment. She was the mother of thir teen children, eight of whom are now living; grandmother of ffty-two thir ty-nine of whom survive her. She was the great-grandmother of ninety children. eighty of whom are yet liv. ing. and the great-great grandmothe of three children. making a total of 1f0 nprsnnS
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Drunken Indians Deed

Fort Worth. Tex. August f5.=Near Jesse, a small inland town, lS miles southeast from this city. young full. blood Indian by the name of Brown killed his mother and his stepfather. and also wounded his sister with q pistol. United States Deputy Marshal John Chapman of this city left for the scene of the murder immediately on receipt of the news. and returned with the Indian under arrest The Indian is said to have been insaneIy drunk al the time the crime was committed
 Cousins Of the President Injured.
 Sayyille. L. |. August 15.-Gladys and Eugenia Roosevelt, cousins of the president. were injured in a runaway here yesterday. Gladys probably ia. tally. The girls are daughters of John E. Roosevelt, an uncle of the presi- dent. Gladys is 1G years of age and Eugenia Is.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
AN OVERALL

short into each. These are stitched at the edge. and have buttons sewn on the ends
 The full sleeves are gathered into straight wristbands. and at the top are cut into four points in which are worked buttonholes to fasten to the buttons on straps. The back is fastened by buttons and buttonholes. and sash of ribbon or the material is tied round the waist.
 Material required: yards 36 inches wide
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Death of Prom.nen, Arkanssn.

Col. s. R. MeNutt. prominent business man of Philadelphia. died at Los Angeles. Cal, where he had gone in search of health Col McNutt was widely known throughout the state as a cotton buyer and was president of the Elkhorn Bank at Philadelphia. He was a prominent member of the Little Rock Board of Trade. and took much interest in it's affairs. Until a short time ago he was actively engag- ed in his business. and only desisted when his health demanded a change Of climate and perfect rest.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

Flung Sing, a Chinese tailor in Van couyer. B. C., shot and fatally wound ed Func Lee, son of Cling his business partner. and then killed the latter, concluding the tragedy by killing him self The two tailors had quarreled because Sing wanted to retire.
 The batGcship Kansas was success fully launched at Camden, N. J, Miss Anna Herh. the young and pretty daughter of Gov Hoch of Kansas christening the ship. It is said the champagne bottle contained water from the John Brown spring in Kansas
 Late AdViceS from Oyster Bay indi- cate that the president has not reached final decision with regard to calling an extra session of congress-
 Rev. Bernard Schulte and his wife. ot New York city, were attacked by a negro at Mechanicsville, N. r., and probably fatally injured The negro was shot and killed at Saratoga while resisting arrest.
 By collision on the Santa Fe at Lewis, kas., two trainmen were killed, one seriously injured and the passen. gers badly shaken up
 woman who registered as Mrs. Gibson. Lincoln. Neb.," died at the Her Grand hotel Omaha, Neb, under con- ditions indicating poisoning The card Of L. Gibson, a Chicago travelling man, was found among her effects, also letters indicating that she was in trouble
 Gov. Mickey of Nebraska has issued a proclamation designating August 2l as Nebraska day at the Portland core. ) exposition
 For the present the dispatch of mails for the canal zone, Cuba, Porto Rica and the Panama Republic, via New Or leans, is suspended.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Freckles.

simple lotion for the annihilation of freckles is made by combining one dram of borax, one-half fluid ounce of diluted acetic acid. one-half fluid ounce of rose water. Apply at night When freekles are decidedly obstinate good proprietary bleach can now be bought and will do away with freckles without separating one from ones face-after the manner of some bleaehes.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
MELLOW FEVER NOTES.

Tha official reports from New Or leans for the IS hours ended at D. III. on the Eth showed: New cases Of yellow fever, IT: total to date. 932 Deaths. 2l total to date, 154 Cases under treatment. 343.
 Surgeon C. NJ Berry. of the Marine hospital service. who was supposed to De immune having been through the Cuban campaign and had the fever in Texas has been taken down with the fever in New Orleans, and is being cared for in special ward of the Touro infirmary
 The government forces in New Or leans are pretty thoroughly organized now, and the local physicians are work ing in borough harmony with the fed= eraI inspectors with good results.
 Patterson La. has established a hos pital for indigent yellow fever patients.
 A more hopeful feeling is prevailing in New Orleans. owing to the fact that the fever is not assuming virulent type Indeed, many of the new cases reported are quite mild and respond readily to treatment.
 There are about 75 cases of fever at Patterson. La. and large number at Bon Ami An outbreak is reported in Tallula La, just west of Vicksburg. Miss.
 Health Officer Tabor of Texas wants the state troops placed at his disposal to patrol the state line against LouiSi- ana in case of necessity.
 Archbishop Chappelle died of yellow fever in New Orleaus, on the 9th. after five days illness
 The bodies of two Italians who es- capped from the infected district in New Orleans were found in a swamp near MilneburS, q sumner resort seven miles from New Orleans.
 A case of fever has been discovered within half a square of Newspaper row in New Orleans. It is located in a lodging house in Commercial alley.
 State Health Officer Tabor of Texas says that yellow fever exists now in Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama, Flori- da and in Mexico, and he doesn't see how Texas can escape with the amount of summer yet due.
 The state authorities of Louisiana have deteymined to put stop at once to unauthorized quarantines and inter- ference with the passage of steamboats or trains which have complied with the federal quarantine regulations. The militia VII be used if necessary.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Negroes Die on the Gallows.

Tom Wilson. slayer of his brother, and Will Robertson. wife murderer, paid the penalty of their crimes on the scaffold at Helena. Both men were negroes. and both met death with perfect composure. declaring that they were ready te die. The drop was six and half feet. Wilson died of strangulation and Robertsons neck was broken.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Raising Sunkcn Vessels.

Victoria. B. C., August 15.-News has reached here that over seventy vessels, including the battleships Pa. resviet, Poltava. Retzivan. Pobedia and Pallada, and the cruiser Bayan, had been raised, and the work of say ing the merchant steamers sunk at the harbor mouth for blocking pur- poses and belonging to Japanese firms. bao11n
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Retard Gray Hair

Daily scalp massage and a gooa tonic. such as eau de quinine. will put your hair in better condition and may check gray growth. Brush out tha dandrutf with stiff brush. penetrating to the scalp. once week. but do not use the fine comb unless you arg skill ful with it.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
The EYehrnWS

Tonic ointment for seant eyebrows. Two ounces of red vaseline. one-eighth ounce of tincture of cantharides. IT drops of oil of lavender Mix and applr twice day until the growth has beea sufficiently stimulated This will no6 do for the eyelashes, Any oily substance will cause the eyes to become udamed
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
To Remova pimnlas

Pmples on the face or any part of the body are most unclean and unpleas- ant Bathe your arms with tepid salt water using flesh brush. drying and rubbing afterward with listerine This will surely heal the wretched little llotcheS and bumps.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Motor Boat Turned Turtle.

Marblehead, Mass. August l5.-H. l.. Bowden's powder boat Flying Dutchman III capsized off Mablehead and MT Bowden and two companions had narrow escape from drowning.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Thief Got the Pay Roll.

A thief broke open the desk of E. M. Thornburgh. manager of the Peo- ple's Laundry at Hot Springs. and se- cured s35o placed there by MT Thornburgh to meet the pay roll of employees. MT. Thornburgh discover ed his loss early and reported it to the police. He made good the amount to the company.
The Monticellonian., 1905-08-17
Some Girls.

Some girls look trimmer in a sim pie waist ribbon than others look in the latest highfaluting and expensive belts