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The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
M. E. Conference Assigns Preacher.


 The Arkansas NJ E. Conference, just organized at Rogers. made the following assignments for the ensuing year:
 Harrison pistrict=I.. " Elkfns. presiding elder. BeryylIe J. \. Baekes. Cave city, j. ". Bnei Gafia. NJ NJ. Lewis. Gushman. | L. Masters; EYertou- \. NJ. Grant; Eureka Springs W x Fitch Green Forest. s. r. Cares Harrison, l. F. $. Darby; Jasper W k. AieAeese; Marble City and Bergman, ]. s Hammond; Marshall. r. J. Johnson; OK Jlmes; Purdy. A. Hyde. EaYendeu. NJ II. stewart: Sns~balI, C. |. Franks. Wild Cherry. A. L. Hummaf.
 FoFt smith nistrfct=w. (. Wheeler. prcsia Chester T. $. SG4i5h. Ellsworth T l. Wilson: Fayetteville. J. +. R3ss. Fort smith, R. W. NJ Master. Hazl Naltg. \. F Nltkels; Ienny l5lHd A F. LaAman; Mansfield and Wadfon. l. l. Terrence. Meaa T. W Shpley. Nor w9ed ta be supplied; Rogers W. R. Nelson. N.ioam springs, l.. L. Parks; Sprinsasle. c. " eamaheHs Sulphur SpgiHgs. 6. A. Diet lteH5 irs5rk&aa b be supplied; Vest Fork, I5tHr Rock pistrlet=-c NJ Hollett. presld. ing ei8sr. Adoua E l. Earr5Irhs5 4jmyFa II \. Lewis. EeItn e. \. Williams, Center AAlsSz ia- G. IsaHu4u. frfEufd. to hs supplied Goldman. \. W Hama5E. HeeY. Ia be sHp- t-,ds JHlsaatfs " F. EaHthaHs Lihcrty K E. II#a1is Lttd Rock. Frank I1an Memorial F feetnfs Rock Greek eHap.l. II. e. Adams; Se9tt Stfest. r l. BHHaf4s dlaua- I. C. Biiz= ard P2ttsyIIle. c. r. BHnher. Russell to he sHttIledt Rasse{lEitIe. II. Fl TWHfeHd Statts -1Gis J. T. BaiHHrlEa; Nsid5 E. r. Fran- sal5ags N3saita. ] l.. Grayi C E. Draper f=it without charge ta attend seh3el.
 pGs IkamaS Nasaa. president If the Af F toHiFfeHre College Ht Sii0am Springs.
 M. 4. GaSsy WIS received fram Puget sound rs5=iefeHHe Ia beeame ehaneellar of conference E'5."s'. C. D. WAttavam transferred 10 kun -lS conference.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Varieties of F,,ost.

There are two very distinct varieties of frost, "black frost and white frost. A white frost is indicative Of the probability of rain, tut two white frosts seen on consecutive mornings. and. still more, three white frosts 50 seen. are certain forerur ners of rain within few hours On tte other hand. black frost, especially if it comea on gradually during two or three days. indicates cold and dry weather. + during frosty weather mist disperses and small detached airro-cumuIDs clouds aprear in th uppa. air. tbaw may be expected. Cirro-o umulus fs fbs scientific name for those clouds which are familiar everywhere under the name of "macherel sls! ."-Creamery Journal
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Insane Patient Escapes.

Authorities at the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases report that a patient named Douglas has escaped from the institution. He was not viol- ent and was allowed the liberty of the grounds. While going from the dining room to the Kitchen he sudden ly disappeared and has not been seen since. He was deaf mute, about 26 years of age, five feet four inches tall, and had dark hair.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Nearo Killed hv Train

An unknown negro was killed at Shannon's tank south of Pine Bluff, on the Iron Mountain road, by freight train. He was riding on the rods with another negro. and is supposed to have fallen off He was cut to pieces by the car wheels. and the remains were gathered up by the train crew and taken to Grady and turned over to the coroner.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Don't Like Son.in.Law.

Jesse L. McGee of Oil Trough has sworn out warrant at Batesville against his son-in-law, George Level len, charging him with perjury, alleg ing that he swore falsely as to the age of Titia McGee. the daughter of the prosecuting witness, to whom he was married recently.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Charged With Assault to Kill.

Nick Byrd, negro, has been ar rested and lodged in jail charged with a crime committed last May. Byrd is alleged to have committed assault with intent to kill on John Austin in the town of Lonoke.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Child ScaIded

A frightful and fatal accident oc- cured a few days ago in Columbia county when the three-year-old son ot Rev. J. A. Harp of Waldo fell into vessel of boiling water which had just been taken off the stove.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
A Ministerial Record.

Rev R. R Martin of Green Forest. who has been in the ministry more than 90 years. has performed AGO mar riage ceremonies, baptized 51O per sons and preached 300 funeral ser mons.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Numerous Descendants.

Mrs T. L. Maloy, a resident of Mt. Pisgah, White county, is S8 years old and has 140 living grand and great-grand children The old lady's health is good, and the probabilities are she will live to be a centcnarian.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
pestroYed- by Fire.

The Catholic church edifice and the building occupied by the Catholic sisters was entirely consumed by fire at Esan. The value of the build ings consumed is 5000, with a small insurance
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Cold Storage Apples.

The Cane Hill Fruit Growers Asso- citation. which last fall put it's apples in cold storage at Fayetteville has up to this time sold seven carloads of these apples. receiving for them $3.I0 to s3.75 per barrel.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Woe for the Pes;.imist

Heres Niagara going to dry up in 5000 years, and the SUB to cool off in zU,000 000."
 Well, what of it?"
 What of it? Well, ant it enough to make man feel mighty helpless over the uncertainty of all mundane things ?"-Cleveland Pla Dealer.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Surrendered For Old offense

After being a fugitive from justice for more than eight years L. J Church, a white man about 50 years of age, surrendered to the federal authori- ties in Little Rock. The charge against him was illicit distilling.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Reward For Murderer.

A reward of $200 has been offered by the governor for the capture of Lum Duckworth the negro who killed Deputy Sheriff Tom Howell of Ash ley county on January 1.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Want to Change Name.

The city council of North Little Rock has passed an ordinance, subject to the approval of the State Board of Incorporation, changing the name from North Little Rock to Argenta
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Only ReneiY.

Patient-Doctor, frequently expert ence a hissing sound in my ears. What would you advise me to do?
 Doctor-What is your occupation? I'm an actor"
 Then I'd advise you to get some other kind of g job. Chicago Daily NewA
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Accidentally Shot.

Glen Lewis, son of ]. NJ. Lewis of Bergman, was accidentally shot through the leg recently by a rife with which he was playing.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
To Rridae the Arkansas.

The United States Senate has passed the bill authorizing the Fort Smith and Van Buren Bridge Com pany to construct a bridge across the Arkansas river at Van Buren.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Union Citation Condemned

The city council of Little Rock has officially condemned the union depot declares the building and premises to be public nuisance, and orders same abated within ninety days.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Want More Railroad Facilities.

Powhatan and Black Rock are mak- ing efforts to raise a 5000 bonus to induce the Missouri, Arkansas and Southwestern railway to build through those towns.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
To Incorporate Town

The citizens of Cushman have filed a petition in the Independence couu- ty court asking that the town be iu- corporated
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Child Burned to Death

Geo: gia, the 5-year-old stepdaughter of Sidney Keene, of Skylight was burned to death few days ago. She was playing around the Ire, while her mother was out of the room
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Innovation In Road Work.

The road overseer, at Atkins has established rock erusher, and pro poses to put in rock ballast road from Atkins to the Arkansas river
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Iarne Berry Acrcane

At the annual meeting of the Jud- sonia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, the reports showed $50 acres in berries.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
Drowned In ouachita River.

Jesse B. Stevens of Hot Springs was drowned in the Ouachita river near Philadelphia, while on a hunting and fishing trip with party of friends.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
New Auditorium,

Plans are being made for the erec- Park at Fort Smith.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18
AE WEEKS NEWS
 TERSELY OUTLINED
Epitome of the Most Important Events at Home and Abroad
 the Past Week.
ORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH.

fhnt Congress is Doing, Together With Latest NeIopments in the Internal Troubles in Russia, and Items CuIIed from Important Hap penin.s All over the World.
The Monticellonian., 1906-01-18

The Arkansas NJ. E. Conference. just organized at Rogers. made the following assignments for the ensuing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
JoNADABs WATCH SERVICE.
Pledge Renewed as Merry Bells
Ushered in the New Year

Assembly Hail. Pythian Temple, No. 1o12
9th street northwest was the rendezvous
Sunday night of the Independent Order
Sons of Jonadab. and invited guests, the
occasion being the watch night services of
the organization The meeting was called
to order at o'clock by the grand chief,
Lieut. John c. Daley, who spoke a few
words Of welcome to the visitors, explained
the objects of the gathering, and directed
the exercises, which filled the hours de-
lightfully up to the moment when, as the
bells announced the birth of the new year,
the Sons, circling the entire hall, renewed
their vows of total abstinence, a culrnina-
ton instructive and impressive, as was
evidenced by the large number present at
that moment.
Fast Grand Chief James T. Rolf, de-
livered the opening address giving a BRIEF
review of the life of the organization and
commencing the cause and It's services.
Addresses were made by Col. L. B. Hay, n.
E. Vowles, S. W. Russell, James G. Lee
and James L. Feepey. In connection with
the speeches a musical program was pre-
scented, In which numbers were contrib
uted by Prof ]. w. Garland, E L. Hutch
inson f. Trummell, the Columbia Quartet,
Miss Elsie Reiber, Miss Kate Reiber, AL
bert Miller, j. Leapley, Mr.. Walter Miller,
Mr.. James Spellman. Mr. Frank Gates and
Mr.. William Hendley.
At the conclusion of the program supper
was served in the banquet hall below. after
which all repaired to the assembly hall to
take part in the renewal of the pledge OF
the order, renewed in concert, some fifty
candidates reported by the secretary
joining in the circle. Grand Chief DAILY,
supported by Mr.. Philip Weber, stood IN
the center of the circle and led the rehear-
sal Of the obligation, which was followed
by singing of the Jonadabs song of greet
ing
The committees to whose efforts the large
success of the function was due were the
general committee, ]. c. Daley, chairman;
William Lestrange, ]. T. Rolf, Francis
Reside T. Maloney, j. J. Herman, Prllip
Weber, NJ P. McGrath, T. w. Dreamer and
NJ. j. ODay; refreshment committee, Thos.
Maloney, chairman: NJ. P McGrath. j. j.
Herman, William Lestrange and ID. Shields;
committee on decorations, J. J. Herman,
chairman; H. Ardella and j. Killman; COM
mittee on applications for membership Mr..
P. H. Weber, chairman; 4. l.. Greer and ].
Spellman.
Among the guests were prominent mem
bers of the International Order of Good
Templars, Past Chiefs A. E. Shoemaker and
William H. Fleming and Grand Vice Tenn
plar Mrs. Emma Corby, Mrs. X. Wood.
and Messrs. r. ]. Wood J. c. Foster and
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
LIKE THE VICTORIA CROSS.
The President Will Present Medal of
Honor to Capt. Church.

President Roosevelt will personally
present to Capt. Jas. R. Church of the
medical corps of the army the medal of
honor which has been awarded to him
for heroic conduct at Las Guasimas,
where, as assistant surgeon Of the Rough
Rider Regiment, he distinguished himself
In face Of the fire of the enemy. The
presentation will take place at the
White House January 10, when there
will be present, in addition to President
Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, Lieut. Gen.
Chaffee and Surgeon General OReilly.
This will be the first occasion for
award of the medal of honor under the
terms of the executive order of Septem-
Der 20, which reads:
The presentation Of a medal of honor
to an officer enlisted man in the mill
tary service awarded under act of Con-
gress will always be made with formal
and impressive ceremonial. The recip
lent will. when practicable be ordered to
Washington and the presentation will be
made by the President as commander-in-
chief or such representative as the Pres
ident may designate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Order for ocean-Racing Schooner.

An order for an ocean-racing schooner
yacht eligible for the ninety-foot class has
been placed with the Herreshoffs at Bris--
toi, h l., and the preliminary work
or laying down the boat on the serving
board has been begun at the ship yards
here. The yacht, it is understood, will be-
at 81 feet water line, about 1913 feet over
all and Is to be constructed of steel
The material for her construction is not
yet all on hand. but 1t is expected that the
Keel Will be laid within two weeks The
name OF the man for whom the yacht is to
De bullt is not disclosed here, but It is I'M
derstood that he is a foreigner and that the
schooner Will race across the Atlantic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Death of Noted Philanthropfst

Mrs. F. NJ. Smith, wife of the million.
aire borax manufacturer died suddenly
at her home in Oakland Cal, Monday
of apoplexy. Mrs. Smith never had any
children, but the Smith home sheltered
several wards, and one adopted daughter was
Marion Smith, now Mrs. Roland Oliver.
whose wedding recently was a brilliant
affair Mrs Smiths donations to worthy
causes ran into the thousands. On the
grounds surrounding Arbor Villa, her
home, there is a social settlement, started
by Mrs. Smith, where orphan girls occupy
neat and we'll appointed cottages with
every comfort they can desire. Mary r.
Thompson was born in Brooklyn, n. Y,
sixty years ago. She married Mr.. Smith
in New York about thirty years ago, and
helped him to build up his fortune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
COURT APPOINTS RECEIVER.
Decisive Action In Affairs of Washing.
ton Steel Gut Cereal COMPANY,

On petition of Norton M Little and with
the consent Of the defendant, Justice An
derson, in Equity Court No. 1. yesterday APP
pointed D. s. Mackall and Wharton Il.
Lester receivers of the Washington Steel
Cut Cereal Company. The receivers are
required to give bond in the sum Of slO,-
900. Mr.. Little alleged that the company
was insolvent. that he owned 1856 shares
of Its stock, and that receivers should be
appointed to preserve its assets. The
company explaining that 1t was burIened
by immense capital stock and bonded in
debtedness, admitted that it was unable to
pay its debts, and consented to the APP
pointment OF receivers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
WILL ANTICIPATE THE DATE
interest on Bonds Due February / Will
Be Paid at Once.

secretary Shaw has announced that tho
treasury Department will anticipate tho
payment OF interest due February ] on gov
eihlleh1 bonds Coupons due on that date
Will De paid at once on presentation at the
treasury and the several subtreasury of
Ices' interest checks on registered 3 per
cent bonds of 1903 will be matted within a
rev days, and on registered 4s of 1879
within day or two after the closing of the
DOCKS on January Is. The amount of in
terest anticipated is about 81 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Wills Filed for Probate.

BY the terms of the will of Martha Nc
Intire, dated July 7. 1892, and filed yester-
day for probate. the real estate owned by
the textatrix In this city Is left to her
brother. Edwin A McIntire. and the re-
mainder of her estate to her sister, Emma
T. McIntire. The testatrix remarked IN the
win that she was sure her brother and sis
ter would take the best care Of their
mother
The will of William c. Lewis dated March
a. 1904, was also filed with the register
Anna L. Lewis, wife of the testator, is
named beneficiary and executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Expressed No Political Sympathy.

statement in cable dispatches from Lon-
don that President Roosevelt has expressed
his hearty sympathy with the liberal
party in Great Britain. Induced no direct
statement from the President. While thu
President probably received d. N Mason,
the candidate for the British parliame Mt.
who referred to his friendly interview''
with the President no recollection Of Mr..
Masons call is entertained by either the
President or officials at the White House.
The President makes 1t plain. however,
that he gave to nobody an expression or
sympathy with any political party of Great
Britain or with the candidates OF any
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
SERIES OF REVEALS.
Inaugurated Sunday at the Ninth
Street Christian Church.

series of revival meetings was inaugu-
rated at the Ninth Street Christian Church
Sunday by the pastor, Rev. E. B. Bagby,
and Evangelist Peter Ainslie. Large audi
enCes heard with deep interest the sermons
and there were several conversions. Rev.
Mr.. Ainslie is pastor of the Christian Tenn
pie, Baltimore. On Sunday also a plan to
pay off the church debt, which amounts to
$4,000. was outlined and about $1,000 was
raised in cash and subscriptions. A canvass
Is being made for an additional 81 Goo The
official board is endeavoring to raise 81 900
q year until the whole sum has been paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Tea Drinking and Typhoid.

From the Boston GLOBE, DECEMBER 10, 1870
It Is said on the high authority of cele-
brated American medical journal that, al
though the Chinese people live in a germ
saturated soil, they are sngularly free from
typhoid fever and other diseases Of which
water is the medium of communication.
This condition Is attributed to the untver-
sal custom of copious tea drinking.
The tea itself Is not held to be the safe
guard against disease, but the boiling Of the
drink has germicidal effect which pro-
dices sanitary advantages. And II tea pro-
duces any Ill results they are not to be con-
sidered beside these advantages,
The tea leaf 10 described 90 forming one
ings possible for hot drinks. and the boiled
drink 10 tho foe to the deadly gnrm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
NEW BRAZILIAN TARIFF.
Heavy Duties on American Flour,
Grain and Other Products.

serious blow has been struck at the
United States export trade by Brazil, ac-
cording 10 advices just received by cable
from Petropolis, the diplomatic suburb
Of Rio. 1t Is to the effect that an order
has just been issued putting in force the
new tariff which bears with great severity
upon imports of American -four, grains and
many other important commodities.
The State Department has watched the
development of this high-tarif movement
with anxiety, but has been powerless to
offer Brazil any tnducement to desist from
the increase of duties on American prod
ucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Verdict for Defendant.

BY direction Of Justice Barnard. presid-
ing, a jury in Circuit Court No. /, has
rendered verdict In favor OF the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company, as the
outcome of the suit at law filed against
that company by Andrew q. Graham. The
latter alleges that a vehicle and two horses
belonging to him were injured In the sum
mentioned In q collision with a street car
at Connecticut avenue and L streets last
March. Attorneys Charles A. Douglass and
George p. Hoover represented the defen-
dant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
KENTucK1ANs SHAKE HANDS.
End of Famous Breathitt County
Political Troubles.

Breathitt county's recent political trou-
bles are at an end. Judge s. s. Taulbee,
lately elected county Judge, whose office
was contested by former County Judge
James Hargis. reputed leader Of feudists.
came with attorneys and friends Monday
night to Jackson, Miss, where Hargis and
Taulbee slool hands all around mutually
pledged good will and hearty cooperation
in the re-establishment of law and order
and decided to call OF the contest which
threatened to end In further bloodshed.
Hargis agreed to a motion to dismiss the
cases.
Jackson people are jubilant and will
celebrate the event tonight by dance at
Taulbee's hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Voting Machines in Virginia

Inc first step looking to the introduction
OF Young machines In Virginia was taken
at Norfolk last night, when a resolution
was offered in the Norfolk city council pe-
utioning the incoming legislature to pass
an act authorizing the use of the machines
mere. The new constitution of the state
authorizes the Legislature to pass such an
act when so requested by cities and coun-
Ties desiring to use voting machines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03

A Merchant Recently Remarkedt
The men who go to work
at 8 O'Clock in the morning |
get up at Z; those at 9 get up
at 8. and so on; and it is my
observation that men do not 1
have time to read advertise
ments in the morning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Prize Picture Contest
Amateur Photographers.

The Sunday Stars Photographic
contests for the succeeding Sun
DAVIS. each contest closing on the
preceding Monday will be for pic
lures on the following SUBJECTS:
Sunday, Jan. 7-Humorous PFC
lures.
Sunday, Jan 14-Historic Places.
Sunday. Jan. 21.-Babies.
Sunday, Jan 2S.-Scenes in Zoolog-
zeal Park.
Sunday. Feb 4.-Street Scenes.
Sunday, Feb. 11.-Odd and Unusual
Views.
Sunday, Feb. 1S.-Scenes in Rock
Creek Park.
Sunday, Feb. 25.--Landscapes.
There will be three prizes offered
in each contest, as follows:
FIRST PRIZE, $500.
SECOND PRIZE. $500.
THIRD PRIZE, $500.
ANY amateur photographer resid-
ing in the District of Columbia may
compete for these prizes. Those
who wish their photographs re-
turned should inclose stamped
and addressed envelope. Each pic
ture must have name of photog-
rapher on Its back.
Send humorous pictures this week
to
SUNDAY EDITOR STAR,
Washington. D. C.
Photographic Contest.
The Dickinson press., 1906-10-13
Commission Houses.

Some uncertainty having arisen as to
who were qualified commission mer'
chants under the North Dakota law
the matter has been locked into and
The secretary reports the following a.
complied with the law n al
respects: -
Hemund & Co., Hanson-Lund Grain
Co., ]. X. Elliott & Co., McHugh. Chris
tenson 4 Co., Banner Grain company
p. B. Mann company, B. E Baker,
Minnesota Grain company, Spencer
Grain company, McCaull'D insmore
company, Turie & Co., Mclntyre-!n'
glod company, Richardson: Eckstein-
HiIlen company, Nichols 4 TAYLOR,
William Dalrymple, Arbogast & Ball.
Smith Baker & Co.. The John Mile
company, Crumpton & Crumpton. H..
Pohier & Co., Atwood, Larson 4 c.,
Randall, Gee & Mitchell, Chas. r.
Lewis, Geo. c. Harper company, Van
Dusen. Harrington company. Standard
Grain company, S. Strong & Co., Har'
field. Griffths company, McCartney
Bros. company, Gregory, Carter com
pany, Ely, Salvards & Co., Ames-Brooks
company, D. B. Wagner & Co., Carter.
Sammis & Co., Stinson-Gage company
Winter & Ames company.