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The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
WANTED MORE SNAKES.
As Means of Bringing Sinners to Re peatance. Minister Saw They
 Were What He Needed.

In rural town in Michigan lived q family named Beaver, noted for their hardihood in all manner of naughti- ness. They were the great torment of the minister's life Finally, one of the boys was bit by a rattlesnake and sent for him. He found the lad greatly scared and very penitent. After some conversation. the reverend gentleman closed the interview by prayer.
 70, Lord, he began, we thank thee for rattlesnakes. We thank thee that a rattlesnake has bit Jim. Send an. other, we pray thee, to bite Tom, and one to bite Joe And, o Lord. send the biggest kind of a rattlesnake to bite the old man; for nothing less than rattlesnakes will bring this Beaver family to repentance. Metaphysical Magazine.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
IN THE PUBLIC EYE.

George Westinghouse, the inventor of the air brake, has been described as "a hundred horsepower man.
 Mayor Schmitz, of San Francisco when first elected three years ago was leader of an orchestra in theeter.
 Mayor Ekers, of Montreal. is ad- dressed personally as your worship and in the third person as his wor- ship"
 Twenty-Five years ago Secretary Taft was law reporter for the Cincinnati Times and later for the Cincinnati Commercial
 President Diaz returned from hunt, ing trip the other day with three mountain cats and II deer. Mexico president is only 76
 Ambassador Whitelaw Reid sent a check from London recently for the Miami university library fund. in honor of the fiftieth anniversary or his graduation in June.
 Former United States Senator Pei fer, of Kansas. has not disappeared. He is only in retirement compiling a summary of the Congressional Rec ord from it's beginning. classified by topics.
 Bob Taylor, the ex-governor of Ten nessee. who has just won United States senatorship at his party pri. maries. was the author of the remark about Mason and Dixon,s line that Il vas the line of demarcation between hot biscuit and cold bread ;"
 Former Congressman Jefferson M. Levy. of New York. has received re- production of Paul du Bois statue, ''Military Fortitude." presented. by France last September. It is in return for the statue of Thomas JefersoA, presented by him to the French nation al museum at Algiers.
 Judge J. T. Fleming. of Oklahoma, is unique. He served In the confeder- ate army. voted the first time in his life for Grant and the last time for Harrison. TA believes that every union soldier should be paid a pension of s50 a month inasmuch as they saved the greatest union of states on earth.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
TWICE TOLD TALES.

In an English court, recently. g man was fined @ for contempt of court. He offered a Z note in pay ment, but was told by the clerk that he had no change. "Oh, keep the change" was the reply; I'll take il out in contempt"
 A Ffenchwoman was complaining to her husband that he was too much of bookworm. that he retired toe often to his study. leaving her to spend many evenings alone q wish" she ended. plaintively. that were book. Then I might always have your company" "ln that case, my dear" the Frenchman answered I'd wish you were an almanac Then l could change you once a year"
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

the nomination But the deadlock en. sued, and over week the convention was tied up in & bitter struggle with small hopes of reaching nomination. Numerous were the changes that Oc- cured in the balloting and on one ballot, when q county divided its vote equally between two candidates. Gov. Hughes lacked but half vote of hay ing enough to secure his nomination Finally. on the l2Gth ballot. Col Fletcher withdrew, and Pulaski Coun ", which had been voting solidly and peFsistently for him. passed over Gov. Hughes. for whom the delegation had been instructed for second choice. and cast it's strength into the balance for James P Eagle. who was declared the nominee. Coy. Hughes was immedi- ately thereafter. however, placed upon the supreme bench, which position he filled with distinction until his retire ment last year, when he was succeed ed by Judge E. A. McCulloch.
 His Career.
 Simon F. Hughes of Little Rock, Ark., associate justice Oi the supreme court of Arkansas and for four years governor of the State, was born at Carthage, Smith County, Tenn, Aug ust II, 1S30
 In 1861 he raised a company and joined the Confederate army as cap tain of Company A. Twenty-third Ar kansas regiment of infantry of Moore's brigade, Third division, commanded by Dabney II. Maury He was elected lieutenant colonel and served as such until the regiment was reorganized, when he joined Morgan's battalion of Texas cavalry and served in the Trans Mississippi department until the close of the war Then he resumed the practice of his profession at Clar- endon, Ark, and met with much sue cess.
 He was elected to the legislature in 1866, attended one session, but they were prevented from holding the ses- sion of 1867 by the military governor
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

was surrounded by his weeping family.
 Gov. Hughes is survived by his wife and five children. Dr. N B. Hughes. Robert Hughes and Miss Lillian Hughes. all of hom reside in Little Rock
 Surviving Ex-Governors.
 This makes three ex-goyernors of the state who have died within five blocks of each other during q period of eighteen months. On December 20. 1901. occurred the death of James r. Eagle, and Gen. T. ]. Churchill died May l5. 1905. The present surviving ex-goyernors are:
 Ozra A Hadley. New Mexico, ls71.
 Powell Clayton. Eureka Springs, 1SGS-1S72
 James H. Berry, Bentonville. 1sS2- 1884.
 J. P. Clarke, Little Rock. lSs4lS96.
 Dan w Jones, Little Rock. lSS9- 190a.
 Another interesting coincidence in the death of the ex-sovernors is that during the last four years one has died each year. is follows: 1903. N. T. Fishbaek; 1901. James P Eagle . 1905, r J Churchill; 1906, s. P. Hughes.
 Famous Contest of 1888.
 While retiring and modest to a de gree. Gov Hughes was nevertheless amilitaHt statesman, and in lSSS was engaged in the most memorable con test that ever occurred in Arkansas politics. He had served two terms in the guhernatorial chair with distinc- tion. and was candidate for a nom- nation to a third term There were four candidates. $. P. Hughes. j. P Eagle, J. G. Fletcher and E. W. Rector Gov. Hughes went into the convention with the greatest number of votes. lack ing but little of having enough for
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

He was a prominent member of the constitutional convention of 1874, which formed the present consultation of the State, and the resolutions which he introduced at the close of the con vention, expressing the feeling of the people. were greatly applauded
 In 1874 he was elected attorney gen eral of the State and served two years. in 1878 he was a prominent candidate for the Democratic nomina- tion for governor: in 1884 he was elect ed governor of Arkansas and re-elect- ed in 1886. He retired from the guber- material chair in 1889; was elected to the supreme bench for term of eight years, and in 1896 was again elected for an eight year term
 He was married, June ?, 1857. to Ann E., daughter of George Blake more. a prominent planter of Monroe County. and there are five children; Dr. William B., wellknown physician of Little Rock Sarah; Robert G. a retired planter; Lillian, one of the noted musicians of the Southwest. hay ing composed and published some high class music. among which is the Branch Guard March which was played by Sousas band, and is well known and quite popular, and George W. of Little Rock.
 He was a member of the Methodist Church and was trustee of the First Methodist Church of Little Rock Judge Hughes had for many years been prominent figure in the history of Arkansas. and position after po- sition of honor and trust have been given him by pleased constituency. His administrations as governor were among the most prosperous and sue cessful in the annals of the State. and his record on the supreme bench is d credit 10 the State of Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
HE WILL RISE AGAIN EX-GOVERNOR HUGHES LAID AWAY BY LOVING HANDS
 IN MT. HOLLY.
His Memory White Shaft in Thoughts
 of People He Served So We'll


 The funeral of simon P. Hughes fifteenth governor of Arkansas. was held at the First NJ. E. Church. South Little Rock, and was conducted by the pastor, Rev W. r. Andrews. The in terment was in the family lot at Mount Holly.
 The following were the pall=bearers Honorary Justice Jos. NJ. Hill Justice r. \. Mcculloch, Justice j. F.. Riddick, Justice 5. B Battle. Hon. Geo. L. Basham, Hon. W. E. fleming way. Judge Jos. W. House, ex-Goy. Dan. W. Jones, Col Ben $. Johnson, D. l.. Gray and Hon. C. B. Moore tTex- arkanaJ.
 Aetiye-T H. Bunch, W w Dick insoB, T. D. Crawford. A. C. Read, J. E. Williams and D. Fl. Cantrell
 Judge Hughes had been in feeble health for the last two years, due to the infirmities of old age
 Two weeks ago he made his last appearance on the streets, for some time having been accustomed to ride out in his carriage Since that time he had been confined to his room. and week ago took to his bed to rise no more. At the end of that time all hope was abandoned, and the loved ones watched the fast ebbing life tide they knew would soon leave the mortal clay in the hands of the Great Reaper Quietly. and like a child falling to sleep in is moth CTS arms
 Quietly as the springtime
 Its crown Of verdure weayes." the end came al the turning hour of the night, as the distinguished invalid
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
The Old, Old Story.

W. II. Jackson. alias H. A. Patter. son, has been arrested at Augusta on charge that he stole blank money orders from the Pacific Express Com pany and forged nasl.es to the order, Jacksons home is said to be near Garner and he is being held at Wynne pending the hearing on the charges. t is alleged that he attempted to pur. chase some diamonds from Sears-Roe- Buck Co. of Chicago and it is stated
 that seven money orders in all were used. Six of these money orders were
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
BRIGHT BITS BY THE WITS.

Will & Must hold mortgage on success.
 The busybody butts in without any ifs or buts.
 Charity begins at home. but if it is the real brand it soon outgrows it's native place.
 It is hard to work much confidence in . man who wears ring on his middle finger.
 A mans knowledge cannot be judged by the fool things he says when in love.
 The golden calf will always be wor- shiped, though 1t wear the tail of a monkey or the ears of an ass.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

about the child. She is the daugh- ter of a Chinaman and a white wom. an. Later they went to China, where they stayed about nine months and then moved to San Francisco about a year ago. The woman was the daugh. ter of Mrs. Julia E. Thomas. Friends ot the woman say that the child was not kidnapped and that Mrs. Frech has no right to her. It is thought the woman perished in the fire which fol. lowed the earthquake in San Francis. co. The police place little confidence in the Kidnapping story.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Child Was Not Kidnapped.

Chief of Police Hawkins of Little Rock, has received a letter from J. F. Dinan, chief of police of San Francis co. asking information in regard to a little white girl who was picked up in that city directly after the earthquake and fire Cheief Dinan says he has re- ceived a letter from Mrs. Kate Frech of Little Rock wanting the child and saying that she had been Kidnapped. Officer Conrad was put on the case aud reported that he could not find Mrs. Frech but found out
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Beyond Expression.

C. ". Farlowe, East Florence, Ala, writes:
 For nearly seven years I was at- fiieted with a form of skin disease which caused an almost unbearable itching. I could neither work, rest or sleep in peace. Nothing gave me permanent relief until I tried Hunts Cure. One application relieved me: one box cured me, and though year has passed, have stayed cured. I am grateful beyond expression. l"
 Hunts Cure is a guaranteed rem edy for all itching disease of the skin. Price J0c.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Women Want Much,

Skoller-Of course, the generic term nan includes the women
 Maryat-Not always.
 Skoller-O! yes. You sec
 MaryGt-Nonsanse For instance, ihe- sentence, Man wants but little iere below" would be ridiculous in ..hat case.-Washington Star.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

suffering was from renal collie. After I began using Doans Kidney Pills passed gravel stone as big as a bean. Since then have never had an attack Of gravel. and have picked up to my former health and weight. I am well man. and give Doan's Kidney Pills credit for it.
 Sold by all dealers I0 cents a box Foster -Milburn O., Buffalo. \. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
No Friends Like Old Ones

Say, don't you remember what your father and your mother took for chills and Malaria twenty years ago? It cured them; it will cure you. No surer or quicker remedy for Chills was ever put up than Cheathams s Chill Tonic. Try it. If it fails, get your money back.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Heading Him Off.

Browne-But why do you ask me to lend him a dollar as a personal ia. vor to you? Are you under obligation to him?
 Towne-No; but if you don't hell come to me for 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

fered a long, long time with my back, a Il d felt draggy and listless and
 all the time. I lost f I 0 m my usual weight, 225, to 170. Urinary passages were too frequent and I had to get up often at night. l had headaches and dizzy spells also, but my worst
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
What It s For.

Hunts Cure is designed for one pur- pose and only one; that is to cure promptly and permanently any form of itching skin trouble known, and it does so If it fails your money is eheerfully refunded, but it does not fail more than once in a thousand cases. It's the best there is.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Ssperstitious.

Ths Insurance Field hopes athe third" eenhagrat!oa may be escaped. It names Baltimore and San Francisco and asks where next? There is no accounting fo, superstition, but let us hope there will be no Ill fated 'third' this time. But in any insured, and The Mississippi Home Insur- ance Co. is ready to issue safe policies in this part of the south Ask for the agent ln your town.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

for $50. and in each case diamond was ordered. Jackson asked that the diamond be sent by open mail. stat. ing that he wanted it for his best girl and this made the firm investigate into the genuiness of the orders sent them. Orders were also sent to other Chicago houses and one to Memphis.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
It Does Something.

The man or the medicine that does something will surely win. Hunts Lightning Oil is remedy that does something and does it right away. It is without a doubt the finest lini- ment ever put on the market, It re- lieves at once Burns, Bruises. Bites. Cuts, Sprains and Aches. Put it to work on your afilietions.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Up to Her.

"I hear you are contemplating mat rimony, old man" said Green. How about it?"
 It's a fact" replied Brown. but The outcome of my contemplation de- pends on the widows a.ght.
 "How's that?" Queried Green.
 "She might decide to marry me, and then on the other hand ste might not" answered Chicago Daily News
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Thin.

Boarding House Keeper-Will you have soup tonight?
 Lodger-No, thanks. I'm of tie water wagon Smart Set.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Safe Deposit.

Sdfe Deposit.
 Of Marshal Field III. an amusing story was recently told at Lakewood. The boy, according to the story, ap- preached an old lady in Lakewood hotel and said to her:
 Gan you crack nuts?"
 No, my dear, can't" the old lady replied. T lost all my teeth years ago"
 Then" said the little boy, extend ing two hands full of walnuts. please hold these while I go and get some more."-Denver Times.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Modem Love.

Anxious Father-But do you feel sure that you can make my daughter happy?
 Calm Youth haven't thought about that. But I have finally de- cided that she can make me happy. -Somerville Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
You Don't Have to Wait.

Every dose makes you feel better Lax Eos keeps your whole inside right Not one glJpe in full bottle. Sold on the money back plan everywhere. Price 50 cents.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Something like panic prevails in British court circles on an intimation from the shah of Persia that he hopes to be able to pay England another visit soon.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Quite So

You don't buy 50 much meat now Mrs. Malaprop."
 No. indeed: since all these awful tales, our family has turned valetudi marian. ."-Baltimor American.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Some men would get along much faster if they didn't waste so much time telling other people what they would do if they had a chance.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Miles-"How did it happen?"
 Giles-"He aeeidently got near 8 bargain counter where sl shirtwaists were being sold at 9s cents ane wa trampled underfoot.''
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Religion is used as a cloak in some families, and you may have noticed that Il ere is generally coat of dust on the family Bible in such homes.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
A Harmless Laxative.

Ii you must take laxative take harm. less one. LaN-fos does not gripe. therefore does not irritate. Irritation Is what does the harm. Price 5o cents.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

FITS. St. Nitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline 5 Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free g. 10 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline, Id, 93l and 933 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Showing Signs of Recovery.

How is your new servant, Mrs. Up more? l heard she was iil"
 She's improving. She was able to sit up this morning and give notice" Philadelphia Record.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

A woman naturally thinks there must be something lacking in the mental capacity of man who refuses to argue with her
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

The man who would bring up his children in the way they should go Will gGcceed better fl he goes that way himself.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Asher Hinds, parliamentary clerk in the house of representatives, who keeps the speaker straight and who is the greatest parliamentary sharp in the country, comes from Maine.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Knew His Place.

What did you think of your daugh. ter's graduation essay"
 'I didn't permit myself to think about it." answered MT. Cumrox. T simply did my duty and admired 1t. :" Washington Star.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Some men are considered smart be- cause they are able to talk well. but some others are smarter because they are able not to talk.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
An Unfinished Course

Does your son graduate this month"
 "Oh. no He has another year on the track team -Cleyeland Plain Dealer
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

married man never realizes how insignificant he is until his wife ra- turns home from a week visit to her folks.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Don't spoil your clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers, , cents d package.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

womans idea ot a stiney man is one who never pays her compliments
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Her Reason,

An the while she's on the ocean Gladys doesn't eat any meat" "Why?"
 So she won't lose fesh.''
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

There isn't much fun in making love to a girl if she knows you really mean it
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Some men wclld be happy if they possessed the ability to dc others as others do them.-Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Good housekeepers u-e the best That : why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, , cents.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

The successful authors train of thoughts Is pay train.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Many mans experience in buck ct shop has caused him to turn pale
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

The smallest fish often inspire the biggest tales.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
TORTURED WITH GRAVEL.
Since Using Doan's Kidney Pills,
 Not a Stone Has Formed.

Capt. s. L. Crute, Adjt. Watts Camp. U. c. V., Roanoke, Va, says: T suf-
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
SIT SAVED MY lIFE1
PRAISE FOR 1 FAMOUS MEDICINE
Mrs. WiIIadsen Tells How She Tried Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound lust in Time.

Mrs. T. C. Willadsen, of Manning, Iowa, writes to mrs. Pinkham:
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Dear Mrs. Pinkham :-
 '' can truly say that you have saved my life, and l cannot express my gratitude to you in words.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-16
BattleshiPs Louisiana and Viz
ginia Coal Hastily ard Sail on
Mysterious Mission.
TAFT DELAYED IN ORDER
TO COMPLETE ARTICLE
Fighting Reported From Several
Points in Cuba, With Pesults
Nowhere Definitely Known.
Defense Of Havana
Considerably In
creased.

FTV HREE American aa~shlps arc lyino
IN Havana Bay, -csot - moments
notice 20 land marines field pfeces
- ans rapid Ere guns Tho cspltai is
quiet, but s-ve-e fTrt.~o is report
ec e'sewhe~e. The revo'.t on sts calm
Victory over General ro-rd-uezes. but
t0.s l7 denied. The result of battle
"nIcr has 3ust occurred near e Cano Is
not yet known insurcert forces vvhIo,
attacked san Domingo. In Santa Clara
province, were repu'sed. Reports from,
the United states charge 7t Havana de-
clare tire extent C tre damage 70 Amer
lean property near CIe-fue1os has been
exaggerated.
Acting under orders from Wasnlnoton.
the frst- -ciass bstt'esn ps Louisiana and
Virginia coaied nurrletiy ~ Bradford 2
i a-c sailed for an urrrovq~ ooin+.
Cereal Frederick Funston has been or
ae-ct 20 Warrington vft-cut oefay
Secretary T7ft returned 70 v.ashiooto,
and co-fe--e1 with bures6 chiefs A4Ie
departure for CUBA to- day. ad77,tteo b.,
himself &c be urocuty neressary may
be delayed BY 71ar7- ne article he
" shes 90 complete before he ies ..s. The
movement of cruis re- 70 Cuba. all carry
Ing marines. continues. W-tircus con
duet on ere PARK o. a portion of the crew
was revealed after the departure OF the
cruiser Cleveland from Norfolk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-16
BAILEY COUNSEL
Of CORPORATIONS
Senator Engaged by Pierce to
Look Aftcr Interests OF Hi,
concerns
Concerns.

ST IDl Is $40. Septein5et l--H.
Clay Pierce testified on the witness stl..,'
today that 10 1915 he had retained Senator
Bailey. OF Texas. to look after tile Plr-c.
interests lu various corporations w..
testimony was brought out AT rhe heot-
uS ~ witnesses iu tne suit of Joau L.
Cruel former secretary of the Waters
Pierce on Company. against II Cll.
Pierce. chairman of the board of directors.
for $500. which Gruet claims is due him
back salary. The case was continued
until ueNt week. in order 20 secure addi-
tioral wituessfs
Mt Pierce testified shat he hea ohtalool
Grlct from the STANDARD oI offices il
%ew York over sixteen years ago az 7
that Gruet had rendered the Waters
Pierce Company valuable services du~i0s &
q Ions period % years. ln February. 1915
Gruet was dropped frnm The company and
later appealed for unemployment He was
given clerical position with the Pierce
Investment Company.