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The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
The Richest Rridne.

Work is now in progress on a sus- pension bridge over the famous Roy al gorge" of the Arkansas river. in Colorado al point where the chan nel is only 50 feet wide at the bottom and 23O feet wide at the top. This bridge will span the river PCT feet above the surface of the water, and will be. therefore, by far the highest bridge in the world. The material will be of flat steel and steel cables, the curved eirders finding secure at tachment in the solid sides of the can yon. The floor of the bridge will be of plate glass one and one-half inches thick, to afford visitors the pleasure of looking down the chasm On each side will be strong, high steel rail ings. The bridge is part of an cleo tric railway scheme
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
The Evils of Constipation.

are many; in fact almost every SC. rious illness has it's origin in consti- patton, and some medicines, instead of preventing constipation, add to it. This is true of most cathartics. which, when first used, have a beneficial ef- feet, but the dose has to be contin- ually increased, and before long the remedy ceases to have the slightest effect. There is one preparation, how ever, that can be relied upon to pro- duce the same results with the same dose, even after fifty years daily use, and this is Brandreth's Pills, which has a record of over 100 years as the standard remedy for eonstipa- tion and all troubles arising from an impure state of the blood.
 Brandreth's Pills are the same fine laxative tonic pill your grandparents used. and are for sale everywhere, either plain or sugar-coated.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
FACE ALL BROKEN OUT.
Troubled Almost a Year-complexior Now Perfect and Skin Soft,
 White and Velvety.

'I had been troubled with a break ing out on my face and arms for al most year and had the services of several physicians, but they didn't seem to do any good. Some time ago one of my friends recommended Cuti- cura to me. I secured some. and after using 1t several months I was com pletely cured. I can highly recom- mend Cutieura Soap as being the very best complexion Soap made It ere ates a perfect complexion, leaving the skin soft, white and yelvety I now use Cuticura Soap all the time and recommend it's use to my friends" Maud Loggins. R. F. D. No 1, Sylvia, Tenn. Aug 1, 1905.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

paws and drew him to his breast. The bear was becoming angry and he would soon have crushed every rib in Georges body if the youths sweet. heart had not come to his rescue.
 Mary Goodwin had been dancing with George Ely and when the bear entered the room the thoughtful girl ran to the fireplace and seized an iron poker. It proved a good weapon. It was an iron bar about four feet in length, and 1t had been In use so long that one end had worn to sharp point. It's effectiveness had been i'm. proved by young man who had stuck the sharp end in the fire for the pur- pose of using 1t to take the chill from pitcher Of hard cider.
 When Mary Goodwin saw her low CTS face distorted with pain as he struggled to get loose from the mad bears powerful arms she ran to his assistance, "Helpi For Gods sake. help me. boys," shouted George. The bear was trying to fasten his teeth In his victims throat. when the brave girl thrust the red-hot point of the iron bar behind the monsters fore shoulder and threw her whole weight upon 1t. The sharp point slipped be. tween the bears ribs and entered his heart.
 With an angry grewl Bolivar sank in heap upon the ballroom floor. and George Ely staggered away. to fall. easping for breath in the arms of his quek.witted. fearless sweetheart.
 Bolivar was barbecued on Christ. mas day, 1854. During those same holidays George and Mary were mar riCd
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
pusiIlst's Sudden Conversion.

Kid Wedge, lightweight pugt- list who claimed to be champion of Arkansas, was training for a fight with Guy Buckles in Omaha Sudden ly he got religion" and sent word to the management of the club where he was to appear explaining why they would have to make other arrange ments. At the same time he mailed a copy of the New Testament to MT. Buckles, who. as he fully expected to win the fight which had been ar ranged. is not yet entirely resigned
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Effect of College Education.

Ii would be interesting to trace in detail. and after careful study of facts. to just how great a degree the varsity bred man influences Il. in respect of dress. says Mems Wear. For instance. the knee drawer, which retailers could not get enough of during summer. is nothing more or less than the running pant" of track athletics. as the jersey that is coming to be worn with them is the jersey of the gym" The turning up of the trousers to show fancy hose
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Fine Silver servic. for cruis.r

One thousand five hundred ounces of metal will be used in the silver ser vice to be presented to the new ar mored cruiser Washington by the people of the state after which the ship is named The service is com posed of B pieces. and will cost $5.- 900. The chief piece is the punch bowl, in the shape Of gaiiot. erna- mented with figure representing Triton, tie trumpeter of Neptune.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
playwriaht's Comolsin,

Bronson Howard lays the blame for an inferior stage upon the tired busi- ness man who has to be amused. He lately said: T hate the tired business man. He is the cause of plays being produced that keep four other men at home. l wish he would go home and rest The drama has no future in this country until we cease to cater to the tired business man"
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Pan for Captured Rate.

As the Hindu population object ts the killing of rats. an influential nae tive banker proposes to provide rat ruksha" or sort of pen in which the captured rats may be confined as pen. sioners for the natural term of their lives, the male and female animals being kept apart
 To the hemestaying Europeans this appears too "Gilbertian" for grave consideration, but the proposal has been most gratefully received by Maj Buchanan, L N. S, who is in charge of the plague operations
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
New Hobby for Collectors.

The ingenuity of collectors in the discovery of new fields having been exhausted. there is still open to them that of collecting the finest specimen of forged or spurious works of art and this is capable of becoming q hobby scarcely less interesting or admirable than the pursuit of the genuine aru- cle-Art Journal
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the sent Of The disease Caarrh is blood or eonsti. tutianA disease and in order you must ke Internal remedies Halls Gatarrh Cure is taken fn- ternalty, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a quack uedi- cine It was prescribed by of tine best physicians n tals country for years and is regular prescription IL Is composed of the best tOnics known, combined wh The hest blood pHrifiers acting directly on the mucous surfaces The perfect combination Of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful re- suits in curing catarrh. send for testmonials free
 F. ]. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, 0. Sold by Druggists. price 55c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Deer ThroaaIa Store Window.

\ threesyearold bpek created a sensation in Bank street. Providence. R. |. the busiest thoroushfare. by charging through the plate glass front of a iewelry store
 Unon finding itself eornered the buck rereated through the window and minute later went into a store and knocked down the proprietor who is heavyweight The buck took to the street, and after leading scores of men and vehicles a merry chase escaped by taking to the gardens in one of the residential sections
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Rest and Sleep.

Few escape those miseries of win ter-a bad cold, distressing cough. Many remedies are recommended, but the ons quickest and best of all is Simmons Cough Syrup. Soothing and healing to the lungs and bronchial passages, it stops the cough at once and gives you welcome rest and peaceful sleep.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
s Saved Him.

"It didn't kill me, but think it would if it had not been for Hunts Cure l was tired, miserable and well nigh used up when commenced using it for an old and severe case of Eczema. One application relieved and one box cured me
 'I believe Hunts Cure will cure any form of itching known to mankind
 Clifton Lawrence,
 Helena, O. T.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Where Lawyers Are unpopular.

A lawyer made his appearance at Cctobar. West Africa. the other day and Gold Coast newspaper. noting the fact. said; 1t is very unsafe for the people for lawyers to practice at this place Their appearance in this river will soon inveigle everyone who is not careful into litigation, and they will feed on their folly. thereby ruin ing them"
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Killed in Oil Mil Accident.

Robert Shelton. 14-year-old negro boy. WAS caught in the belt at the Dixie cotton oil mill near Argenta. and one arm was jerked from the socket and the other stripped of flesh nearly to the elbow He died from his injuries d few hours later.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Died From Hydrophobia

Mark Lipseemb. l3 years of age. son of Richard F. Eipscomb of Helena, died recently, his death being caused by the bite of mad dog. He was bitten by a small pet dog two weeks pre- vious, but was apparently in good health until the day before his death when he was seized with convulsions. Leading physicians declared his death to be due to hydrophobia.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

useless remedies, while five boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills cured me in few short weeks. l am now enjoying the best of health, have a fine appetite the best Of digestion, and restful sleep. all due to your splendid pills"
 Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo. \. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Injured by an Explosion of Lime.

Ollie Lindsey. a 14-year-old boy liv- ing near Nashville. was injured recent ly by the explosion of some lime. which he was stacking in paint keg. \ portion of the lime struck him in the face. injuring both eyes. one of which. il is feared. has been destroyed.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Ambitious youthfu, vioiinj.y

Miss Selma Gustafson, of Delhi. Ont. a youthful violinist. has applied for the leadership of one of the orches- tras the Colorado Midland railroad is organizing.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
National Pure Food and Drugs Act

Serial No 3si. assigned by the Govern ment, and Guaranty that the preparations comply in every respect with the require merts of the Pure Food and Drugs Aet, appear on every package of the Garfield Tea Company's preparations.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Gentlemen l heartily indorse Doan's Kid Il Q Y Pills. as have found by personal experience { h a { they are an ideal kidney remedy. 1 suffered with com plications of kid ney complaint for nearly five years. spent over $1O0 on
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Instantaneous Action.

"I was almost distracted by a ter rible itching which defied all treat ment until 1 obtained a box of Hunts Cure The first application afforded instant and absolute relief. The one box effected a complete cure. Tt is simply wonderful in it's in- stantaneous action"
 Geo Gilliland
 Manitou, o. T.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
No Others.

It Is in class to itself It has TO rivals It cures where others merely relieve. For aches, pains. stiff joints. cuts, burns, bites, etc. it is the quick est and surest remedy ever devised.
 We mean Hunts Lightning Oil.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Charges Against Judge Sumpter Dis
 missed.

The charges against County Judge 0. II. Sumpter of Garland county. of malfeasance in office. have been nolle pressed by the prosecuting attorney and he will be reinstated in office There k one other charge against Judge Sumpter. in which he is charged with giving away liquor on election day. but it is stated that this ease may also be nelle pressed.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
A Hold.Up at Hot Springs in Broad
 Daylight

samuel Howard. of Maumelle. while on a visit to Het Springs, alleges that he was held up in broad daylight by two men and robbed of $40.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
,waim of Pjagott Killed in Slave
Faotory.

Capt. G. C. Swain of the Arkansas state Guard, WIS killed while al work in stage factory at Piggott He was assisting in leveling up .he stave Iointers when he accidentally let the cid of a pole which he had in his hand get toe near a big butler. The pole caught iii the wheel and struck him under the chin. breaking his neck.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Gas Enalnes on Canal Boats.

Canal boats propelled by gas en- zines supplied from plants on the boats which make the gas from coal are used in Germany For slow boats of moderate capacity the system seems efficient and economical.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Aindoos. Day of Praver-

In order best tn influence the Rrit- ish government meeting of HiRdoos opposed to the partition of Bengal decided the other day tp observe the anniversary of Partition Das" by fasting. praying and bathing in the Ganges.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

sers, not for 'varsity's sake but for ex. pedieney and comfort.
 Sc. the list Of what we owe to col. lege men in matters of dress might bs heightened. The collegian is certainly a force to be reckoned with by makers and sellers of mems wear.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Muggins-'I hear you are having your daughters voice cultivated. Ruggins-sYes. I'm afraid it can't be cured. so l am doing the next best thing
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Somehow a man Is unable to get the idea into his head that girl with a dimple can be in the intellectual class.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Three Principal German Cities.

The three largest German cities are Berlin with a population of over 100000; Hamburg, with S03,00O, and Munich, with about 540,000.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Couldn't Have.

Did Brown smoke the cigars his wife gave him Christmas?s
 No. guess not; saw him this morning and he is perfect picture of health
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Mildred-Oh. dear, I wish l knew what to give MT. Slowboy for a Christ. mas present
 Helen-Why don't you give him your heart, dear?
 Mildred-The big goose has it al ready. but he doesn't know 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
clothina cauaht 10 shaft.

Iohn erown goi his elo.hing eausAt in a shaft Of the Carlisle. Pennell Lum- her Company at onalaska. and was instantly killed lie was whirled afouud the rapidly revolving shalt and his body was literally torn to pieces.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Aseum-"You're literary man. you say Woodby-"Oh. yes l do consid- erable writing for the papers" As eum-"I never noticed your name" Moodby-"oh, no. l have several pen names that I use; usually Constant Reader or Pro Bono Publico or Old Subscriber
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Anyone can dye with PUTNAM FADE LESS D1 ES; no experience required success guaranteed.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
E~Nr-~Nr.-s-%tr>@~vtl>{:| $ Bits from the Trees $
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Hence the MistIetoe.

Florence Don't you remember that last Christmas you broke your en. sagemcnt?
 Geraldine=Yes; but I'm year older now.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
TRYING EXPERIENCE.
Spent Over Sioo in Vain Search for
 Health.

Miss Frances Gardner. of 969 Jack son boulevard. Chicago lll.. writes:
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
earfield shirley Killed at AItus.

Garfield Shirley. miner working in mine No 3. at Altus. was instantly killed hy shot exploded from the CD nasite side of the room in which he was at work. causing the partition wall to fall and burying him beneath ] mas nf cn.il and rock
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
The Sun,
mathematics

Knieker = Christmas mathematics arc puzzling
 Bocker-Yes. you put down tens and carry everything.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Mat Ghildress. who lived about twelve miles from Conway was called go his front door by unknown parties. and shot No eau1e has been assigned fer the deed and the affair is snroud sd in myssery.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
An Exclamation

Women are naturally more artistic than men"
 Yes answered the matter of fact person. that's why so many of us look funny when We wear our Christ. mas neckties and smoking jackets Our wives want us to look artistic
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. For children teething sofehs the gums, reduces fn- nAmmation aays pain. wind colie 2oc bottle.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Lawyer Committed Suicide.

Robert R. Eockett, the lawyer who died suddenly al Texarkana, is thought to have committed suicide. the coron
 CTS jury having rendered decision to the effect that his death was duo to morphine poison, self-administered
 The testimony shows that the deceased spent his last conscious moments reading that portion of the book Quo Nadis. which tells of the suicide by poison of one of the characters. Be- fore becoming unconscious MT. Lock cit is said to have informed those about him that he had taken the drug and wonld soon be in the other world.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

A bank roll may be a roll of honor and then again it may not
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
School District Appeal.

The transcript in the case eff Jessie Allen against school district No. 6S of Clay county. has been filed in the Supreme Court The purpose of the suit is te test the right of school dt rectors to select teacher at the close of one term for another term, when new directors are to be chosen in the meantime Miss Allen who had been chosen in March for the fall term. was refused the right 10 teach the three months school at $40 month and was allowed in the lower courts. s120 dam ages against the school district.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Children Bitten by Mad Poodle Dog.

The three children of c. W Abrams, of Little Rock. were bitten by pet poodle dog. thought to be mad. and have been taken to the Pasteur In stitute al Baltimore for treatment. The youngest child is in the most danger of contracting the rabies. having b en badly bitten on the lip by the dog, but physicians believe that the prompt ac ton of the mother in sucking the poi son from the wound will ward off the disease. The wounds of the other two children are slight and not considered dangerous
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20
Wan, State Election Day Changed.

The Farmers Union district conyen- ton. composed of the counties of Gar land. Hot Spring, Montgomery, Saline. Perry. Grant, Clark and Dallas, is in session at Hot Springs The most i'm pOrtant question which is being dis cussed at the meetings is the matter uf changing state election day. An effort will be made to have the day of the afafe election changed from the first te the second Monday in Sep tcmber as the day al .resent conflicts with Labor Day petition favoring this change is being circulated among the delegates, and Il will also be cir culated among the members of tho trades unions of this city. whose eo- operation iii the matter Is requested by the Farmers Union.
 Want Negroes Kept Out Of Army.
 The Arkansas State Guard Assoeia. tion insession al Little Rock do9ted a resolution, urging Congress to pro hibt tkc enlistment of negroes in the United States army or navy for the reason that il is believed to be un- safe, and also urging that the War Department be requested 10 keep the negro and white troops separated and at no time station negro troops at forts where white troops are stationed The Association also commended President Roosevelt for the stand he has taken in disfnissing without honor two com psnies of negro soldiers from the Uni ted States army because of the atroci- ties committed by them on white citi- gems et Brownsville. Texas.
The Monticellonian., 1906-12-20

HE times were flush; there had been good crops, and an abundant harvest had been gathered and stored
 away. The people on old
 Lick creek. in Rails coun-
 tv Mo Mnre hannY and
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-11-01

Before gunpowder was invented ma
chimes were used in war to hurl great
stones into Notifications and from be-
sieged places against the besiegers,
and these machines were called cata-
pulls. The little apparatus here pic
tured and described works on sim
liar principle, but the projectiles
which it throws are harmless pellets
of bread or wet paper,
A glance at the picture shows how
the catapult is made. 1t consists, eX-
plains the Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune, merely Of three stiff, elastic
steel pens and soft board. Two Of
the pens are stuck firmly into the
board with their backs turned in the
same direction, and at such distance
apart that when the first pen is bent
strongly backward the end which goes
into the penholder will nearly but not
quite touch the eye, or hole, of the
second pen.
Bend the first pen back in this man.
ner, taking care not to break 1t, and
hold it down by catching 1t under the
point of the third pen, which you have
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-11-01
How the Diamond Is Marked Out and spools Placed.

rectly behind the catcher. If the mar
BILE hits the broad side of this box
when pitched Strike" is called. If
it shoots over or beside the box it is
ball" Four balls" as in the real
game, entitle the batsman to his base.
There are no foul strikes" in spool
baseball, but when ball touches the
bat and rolls foul the fielder nearest
the point where it stops is rolled from
his position toward it, and If he touch
es it the batsman is out" A fair hit
that knocks over a fielder is an "out"
if the fielder rolls further from the
plate than does the ball and it scores
as a "hy caught" When a fair hit is
met by no fielder or when it strikes
one and goes beyond him the one
| nearest where it stops is rolled toward
it, and If he touches it it is an out.
| Should he miss, however, the batsman
is rolled from home plate toward first
! base, and, hitting the baseman there,
is declared safe" and may roll for
second, third and home in order.
The field team waits to move until
the runner has tried, and If he fails
at any base the bali is thrown from
where 1t stopped toward the baseman
missed. Should the ball then hit the
latter the runner is out Should II
not hit the runner has again to roll
from where he stopped toward the
baseman, and If he fails again the ball
Is thrown from its place, and so on
until the man is either safe or out
Once safe on first base the runner
remains there until the next ball other
than foul has been delivered. Then
he may try to steal the next base un.
der the same rules as applied to his
reaching first, but he may take but
one base, Of course, on such a run
Should hit be made when q runner
is on first base the ball may be fielded
to second base Immediately to force
him out. as in the real game, and this
may often develop in a true double
play if the batter fails TO get to first
For throw to home base the catch
er is brought up from behind the bal
and placed upon the plate. In the
case of hit off the field THAT is, the
bed or table, the ball Is brought back
to the point over which 1t passed on
going OFF and the nearest fielder has
his chance to run for 1t as if II d
real hit IN the fencS