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The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
ARKANSAS Z STATE NEWS
Suits In Supreme Court.

Suits filed in the Supreme Court on appeal from the Chaneery and Circuit Courts are as follows; NJ J. and E F. Smith against the Bernard & Leas Manufacturing Company, suit on con tract; appealed from the I2ard Chan cery Court. The case has been in the Supreme Court before Mrs. Emma Todd against the Continental Causual. ty Company and the Aetna Indemnity Company; appealed from the Conway County Cirucit Court. Mrs Todd se- cured judgment for $500 against the two companies for the death of her son, John H. Todd Belle Bradley and J. D. Bradley against the St Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company; appealed from the Crawford County Circuit Court Judg ment was secured for S1 900 damages against the company for injuries re. eeived in the company's yards at Fort Smith, October 20, 1904. John H. Pitcock against the Iron Mountain; appealed from the Franklin County Circuit Court. Pttcock got S450 dam. ages in the lower court for injuries re- ceiyed by the derailment of passen- ger car near Ozark July %. 1905. ]. F. Scanlan against the Iron Mountain appealed from the Conway Circuit Court MT Seanlan got judgment for $12142 against the company for the loss of box of dry goods sent from Little Rock, but never delivered at Plummeryille. r. J. Kinsey against the Iron Mountain; appeal from the Crawford Circuit Court. Mir Kinsey got judgment in the lower court for s5S3.33 for damages received by being struck by train near Alma, July 26. 1905. J. A Wallis against the Iron Mountain; appealed from Faulkner Circuit Court. MT. Wallis got $500 judgment in the lower court because the company closed up a ditch leading from his property in making repairs on it's roadbed. which is on an em- bankment
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Corporation Affairs.

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of State by the J. H. Kitchens Real Estate and Trust Company of Paragould, showing a capital stock of $100,000. of which $50,000 has been subscribed. The in corporators are: J. H. Kitchens, Etha Kitchens, Olive Kitchens, Lena Kitch- ems and H. Taylor The Tulsa Min ing and Development Company of St. Joe, Searcy county filed articles of incorporation showing a capital stock
 of $100,000, of which S9,600 has been subscribed. The incorporators are: J. A. Friend, J. F. Smiley, E. L. Poe, l.. M. Poe. George Williamson, NJ. B. Baird, T. E. Smiley, J. M. Gillett and Gus F.. Johnson. A certificate was filed by the Anderson Milling Company of Conway surrendering it's charter. The John M Andrews Company of Si- loam Springs filed articles of ineorpor- alton showing a capital stock of $1o.- 000, all paid in. The company will conduct a general fire insurance and are: R. J. Alfrey. w. T. Stahl c. Har- rington and John M Andrews. The Chicago Mill and Lumber Company filed a certificate naming William B. Beekman of Blytheville as state agent MT Beckman was also named as state agent by the Marked Tree Lumber Company, New Jersey corporation.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
An Unique Debate Ended.

The debate between Rev Mason Johnson and his sister, Rev. Athalia Irwin, at Cottage Universalist chapel. Little Rock. has closed with a debate on the subject. Salvation" There was large attendance and warm debate on the question of punishment in eternity. Rev. Dr. Johnson argued the Baptist belief of condemnation for those dying without salvation. while Rev. Mrs. Irwin presented the arguments of the belief of her church in universal salvation.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Takes His Sentence

Ben Steward, who killed his broth er-in-law. Frank Phillips, has received his sentence of one year in the peni- tentiary. A petition, which will be signed by members of Phillips family, is being prepared for his pardon by the governor on condition that he leave the state.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Leon Roussan Dead.

Leon Roussan, editor of the Osceola Times and one of the best known news paper men in this state. died of par alysis. He was 67 years of age
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
Bloody Record of Month.

The records of coroner S. P Waugh ter show that since May 1, ther have been 22 violent or sudden deaths in Pulaski County. There were six homi- cides, two suicides, seven fatal acci- dents and seven sudden deaths from natural causes.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Joseph Hudson has brought suit in the Circuit Court against the Western Union Telegraph Company for s2.O00 damages for the alleged failure of the company to deliver telegram an nouncing the death of his brother at Jacksonville.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.
 With the formal plea of not guilty" by Harry K. Thaw in the New York supreme court. the legal formalities preceding his trial for the killing of Stanford White are practically ended. The trial can hardly occur before Oc- tober Meanwhile both sides are delv- ing for material for what promises to be one of the most sensational murder trials in the history of New York.
 The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. has issued a notice to all employees who own coal stocks to at once dispose of their holdings or leave the company s service.
 MT and Mrs Longworth were among the guests at a brilliant reception at the British foreign office incident to the official celebration of King Ed wards birthday.
 Bradstreets reports the first six months of 1906 as the most remark able half year in the history of the country in point of volume of business transacted with the outlook still rosy.
  California growers has been a pros porous one. While the fruit has been smaller the prices have been better, and the total showing when the sea son ends, August first. is expected to be ahead of last year
 Not since the killing of James K Fisk, Jr., by Edward s. Stokes, over thirty years ago. has New York been so shocked and startled as it has been by the killing of Stanford White by Harry K. Taaw. which has let loose a lot of scandalous gossip that will keep tongues going for many a moon
 John Willis. of Glasgow, Mont. an old time friend Of President Roosevelt, turned dow an invitation to dine at the White House because he wasn't the possessor of 9 dress suit, and thought he knew what etiquette de- mandnl. despite the presidents pro. test that he would be welcome in a suit of buekslfia.
 Mrs James Tanner, wife of the com mander-in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic was killed in an au tomobile accident at Helena. MoLt.. while accompanying her husband on his tour of inspection of western posts.
 The French ministry of justice will recommend that the sentence of three months Imprisonment imposed on Elliott F Shepard. of New York, for killing a girl with his automobile. be sides paying fine and indemnity. be reduced to six weeks.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

Henry Starr, the once noted bandit, is now a land agent at Talequah, I. T., and is doing a thriving business. He has little to say about his past career, except the robbery of the Benton vile bank, in which his gang escaped with about s12,000, and the mention of that coupe will always bring a smile to his lips. He visited the fed eral jail, in which he was incar- cerated for three years,
 Leslie NJ. Shaw, secretary of the U. s. treasury, will make two or three speeches in Arkansas this fall for the Republicans.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05

"Shun Even the Appearance Of EviI.'
 j. NJ. Key. cashier of the Bank of Washington. is in jail on a charge ot receiving deposits when the bank was in an insolvent condition, and the depositers have taken charge of he bank. The bank closed it's doors be. cause of lack of funds. and after an investigation a warrant was issued tor the arrest of Key. He was taken into custody and his bond fixed at s5.- 900, which he has been unable to make. Meanwhse new corporation called the Farmers bank has been organized and will open for business at once According to the report of investiga- tors the available assets of the de- funct bank consist of S390 in cash and notes for S1,750. The liabilities are mainly the sum of S5,500, repre- senting the deposits. The Bank of Washington was started a few months ago by nonresdents, and it appears that the actual capital in hand was very limited Since the failure it has developed that some of the banks fixtures are claimed by persons from whom they were obtained. A firm in St. Louis claims one of the two safes. No official statement has been made showing the exact status of affairs, but it is thought that stock in the institu- tion was sold to some of the citizens of Hampstead county. The capi. tai stock was $10,000 The pres ident of the collapsed bank was ]. T. Lynn, said to have been from St. Louis. It has been ascer- tained that acquisition has been issued by Governor Davis on the gov ernor of Missouri for Lynn, on a charge of false pretense.
The Monticellonian., 1906-07-05
THE WEEKS MHS
 TERSHY OUTLINED
An Epitome of the Most lmpor- tant Events at Home and
 Abroad the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH.
A Glinps at What Congress is Do- ing Together With Carefully Digested and Condensed CcHpSia- tion of Current News IteiAs, Both Domestic and FOPei8A.
CONGRESSIONAL NorEs.

The senate conferees finally agreed that the government should pay the cost of meat inspection, thus removing the only stumbling block to the final passage of the agricultural appropria- ton bill.
 Conference reports were agreed to on the pure fGod, the Ohio river and Lake Erie ship canal and the natur- alization bills, which had the effect of passing those measufes.
 Both houses adopted the conference reports on the sundry civil appropria- tion and the general deficiency bills.
 The president signe1 the railroad rate bill, the naturalization bill and the bill for the construction of a lock canal across the Isthmus of Panama.
 The senate passed the general de- ficiency bill carrying about 11.G00.- 900. and the public building bill.
 The house, under special rule, agreed to the railroad rate confer eice report; also the agricultural ap- propriation bill.
 The house passed bill to pay s7,- 900 each to the widows of Capt Charles W. Dakin and Thomas J Hennessy, of the San Francisco fire department, who lost their lives fighting the fire on board the United States army transport Meade.
 Bills were passed by the house to pension Gen. E. F. Bragg. of Wiseon- et, tot ing $20000 to raise Commodore Per rvs flagship Niagara.
 The senate passed the naturaliza- ton bill
 The house passed the general de ficiency bill the last of the big appro- priation measures.
 The house passed the senate bill providing for a lock type of canal across the Isthmus of Panama.
 The house adopted an item in the general deficiency bill ratifying and legalizing the duties collected from imports from the Philippines during President MeKinley's term.
 The senate passed bill authorizing the delivery to the Southern Histor, ical society of all unidentified battle flags of the confederate army in the possession of the secretary of war.
 The senate adopted the report of the conference on the military acade- my bill. which included the senate pro vision increasing the limit of cost for the completion of improvements at West Point to the extent of s1 700 ,000
 The house passed the immigration bill after the amendment increasing the head tax to 8 had been defeated and providing for the submission of commission
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
GUARDING ORCHARD.
Idaho Authorities More Particular
About Him Than Other Prisoners.

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 2S.--Atty Fred
Miller who was employed some weeks
ago as counsel for Harry Orchard, to-
day secured an order from Judge
Smith. who will try the Steunenberg
case at Caldwell, permitting him to
see his client. When the lawyer went
to the pcnitentiary this morning he
was put off by the warden until this
afternoon, MIR. Miller expresses doubt
that Orchards confession duplicates
the Western Federation of Miners. but
says that II such a statement has been
made he expects to learn the exact
facts by seeing orchard. He hopes In
this manner to ascertain what the de-
Tense must meet. The prosecution,
for reasons known only to themselves,
are guarding the prisoner Orchard
more closely than any of the other
men under arrest In this case,
Floyd Thompson. representative OF
the Colorado Mine owners associa-
ton, who Is here from Cripple Creek,
IL said to want the prisoner Vincent
st, John in connection with the MUIR
der OF Arthur Collins at Telluride.
Detective MCFARLAND has stated That
st. John is not implicated In the
Steunenberg assassination hy Or
chard's confession. II Is stated that
st John viii be taken TO Colorado
when his extradltion can be arranged
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
FACED DEATH
FOR MANY HOURS.
Crew Of the Schooner George M.
Grant Had a Terrible
Experience.
HALF FROZEN WHEN RESCUED.
Looked as Though Would Have to
Take to the Rigging When
Relief Came.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 22.--After a har.
rowing night on the deck OF their ves-
sci with the life savers on shore un-
able to reach them either by life boat
or breeches buoy, and with death star
ing them In the face for several hours,
the crew Of the four-masted schooner
George NJ Grar}, from Brunswio~ Ga,
to PerthamboyftN j., lumber-laden,
went ashore at Tape Henry were res
cued today blythe Norfolk tug Jack
Twohey, which started at once to Nor
folk with the shipwrecked men,
Conditions grew worse on the Grant
as the hours passed, and Just before.
the arrival OF the Twohey IL looked as
II the schooner's crew. already half
frozen, would have 10 take to the RIG
gings to save themselves.
Immediately after the rescue of the
Grants crew, her decks became
awash and the schooner soon sank.
Her cargo remains intact as yet, but
the conditions on the coast are still
severe, and the indications are that the
vessel will be total loss
The three-masted schooner John A.
Beckerman, In collision with the Nor
folk and Washington. outward bound
steamer In Hampton Roads last night,
was this morning towed to Norfolk
and ran aground to prevent her sink
ing.
The New York steamer Princess
Anne, which got aground in the outer
harbor after sailing from Norfolk last
evening, was lioated apparently unin-
Jured today and proceeded,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
ANDREW S. Low DEAD.
Well Known and Respected EmpIoye
Or u. q. vi. l. DieI This Morning.

The many friends of Andrew S.
Low. b3s Bridport street, who has been
employed as travelling man for the
u. G. NJ |. for about 25 years will be
panied to learn of his death. which
occurred at l0:l5 this morning. caused
by apoplexy with which he was seized
at about o'clock last night.
Mr.. Low was at work as usual yes
terday, and when he went home last
evening he was in his usual robust
health, and remarked that he never
felt better in his life. He ate his
evening meal, with his wife and two
children. and there was not the slight
est sign of Illness.
About nine o'clock he was seized
with apoplexy and his condition at
once became dangerous. Physicians
wer summoned and did all In their
power for the stricken man but were
unable TO save him.
Mr.. Low was A years Of age. He
has lived In Salt Lake for many years
and was well known and highly re-
spected. His fellow employees say he
was man OF generous disposition and
broad minded His family Is almost
Frustrated over the deep affiiction that
has befallen them.
No arrangements have been made
for the funeral, but 1t is believed II
VIII not be held before Sunday, as
some Of his relatives are In the north
and have been notified of the unfortu-
nate occurrence A sister TO Mr.. Low,
Mrs. Rich OF Ogden. came down last
evening and was at her brothers bed
side when the end came.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
CHINESE SITUATION DOESN'T
WORRY NEW YORK BANKS.

New York Feb. Is Ranking Institutions
In this city doing business in China ex-
press no apprehension over the dsQuietng
news from the empire telling Of riots. 1t
is not believed by well advised persons
here that the upTisings which they say
We're local disturbances will become gem
eral
The International Banking corporation,
doing an extensive business with China,
received a cable dispatch from It's repre-
sentative at Shanghai saying that M
general disturbance Is feared, An official
OF the company said that he believed that
the present troubles were caused by the
concliatory policy Of the United States 10
ward China. Continuing he said
But as Tor any danger Of a repetition
Of an uprising such as occurred In 1900 IL
IL not possible. I have my family now NJ
Shanghai. not far from the sccEe OF trou-
bic and I have not the least fear for
their safety. These riots are merely local
affairs The Chinese government realizes
the importance Of preventing any general
uprising which Is really n case N self
preservation Then. too. there are still sta
toned in the north Of China, British. Ger
man and French troops who have been
there since the Boxer troubles aud have
remained as q mattor Of precaution Each
country has a regiment there, Business
with China goes on uninterrupted"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
UNCLE SAM AFTER
THE PORTE AGAIN
Wants Same Recognition for
American Schools as that Ac-
corded Other Schools.
WAS PROMISED IN AUGUST '04.
Also Pressing for Refund of Duties
Paid on Consignmcnts OF Ed
vocational Material.

Constantinople, Feb. 2s.--The ne
cesslty for prompt official recognition
OF the demand that the American
scholastic institutes In Beirut. Syria,
and elsewhere be entitled TO identical
treatment with the schools OF other
nationallties is being urgently Impress
ed on the porte by the American lega-
ton. Recognition was promised on
the occasion Of the American naval
demonstration in August, 1904 but It
has not yet been officially promulgat-
ed. In some quarters the impending
visit OF Rear Admiral Sigsbees squad
ron TO Beirut is connected with this
question, but the legation points out
that the war ships viii only remain
three days at Beirut, their visiting be-
ing part Of the ordinary program OF
the squadron for its cruise In the Med
iterranean.
The legation Is also pressing the
porte TO refund the customs duties
paid under protest on consignments OF
educational material destined for the
American schools, as 1t is recognized
that these establishments are entitled
to import such articles free OF duty
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
MISSOURI CUSTER
PROCEEDINGS,

Oklahoma city, Okla, Feb. u.s.
John Burrows testifying here in the
Missouri custer proceedings. said that
while In its employ he was scot to
Mississippi by the Waters Pierce oil
company to attend to its turpentine,
rosin and naval stores business. Judge
Johnson for the defense asked
Who sent your
"The Waters-Picrce company and
the Standard"
who got the goods?"
THE same companies"
What was the purpose of your
visit?"
ITO see all the turpentine refners
and buy up the product"
Where was II shipped"
ITO the Standard Oil company and
the Waters Pierce
How do you know il was shipped
TO the Standard OIL company"
Because | paid the freight bills for
It."
j, A. Brown, cx-agent of the Waters
Pierce company at Newkirk, Okla,
testified that he had orders never to
sell any oil In Kansas. though some
Of the Kansas towns were only eight
miles distant. He also said that all
Of the oil received at his station came
from the Nhiting refinery for the
Standard. All of the oil which was
sold by him had the Standard brands
on It.
r.. T. Hathaway. for "a years man
ager OF this division for tho Waters
Pierce company when asked as to re-
lations between the Standard COM
pany and the Waters Pierce company
declined to answer on advice of coun-
sci
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH TESTS.
To be Made by Officers In Charge of
Naval stations.

New York, Feb. 2S.--Wireless tele-
graph tests are to be made during the
next 80 days by the officers In charge
OF the stations established by the navy
department to determine If possible,
the many failures to receive and to
send messages at sunrise and sun
set Repeated tests have shown this
TO be the case. and II is said that the
navy operators We're the first to make
the discovery Of this strange and i'm
portant phenomenon,
Just why the power Of the wire-
less apparatus and the sound waves
should be at the lowest ebb at sun
set or at sunrise, operators say may
not be difficult to ascertain, for 4 has
long been known that messages can be
sent by the system at night 40 per
cent better than I'm the day time. and
especially whol the sun Is shining.
There is what Is termed FRACTIONAL dis
sipation of energy In transmission by
day II is also known that foggy
weather Is more favorable for sending
and receiving wireless messages than
clear weather, SO naval officers ia
milar with electrical subjects believe
they will soon be able to locate and
remedy the alleged defect at sunrise
and sunset
Commander Thomas w Ryan and
Lieut.. Jackson, u. s. n, who are In
charge OF the wireless equipment at
the Brooklyn navy yard intend to
make tests at once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
DEAD BABY BOY
FOUND IN A DITCH
HapIess Infant Picked up by De-
teCtiveS and Taken to the
Morgue.
CORONER IS INVESTIGATING.
Nothing Known as to Percentage of
Murdered Babc--Remains Presented
\ Gruesomc Spectacle.

Wrapped in dirty piece OF coarse
blanket, there lies at the Evans un-
dertaking establishment the body Of a
baby boy, the silent evidence OF sin and
shame on The part Of some yet un.
known creatures There is no clue
at present as TO who perpetrated the
inhuman act that resulted In the babes
death.
The police authorities were notified
this morning that the body Of an IN
FAINT had been found IN ditch near
the corner Of Fourth South and Third
West streets Detectives Shannon and
Wilson Quickly repaired to the spot
where they found gathered forty or
nifty people around the place where
the gruesome discovery had been made.
II was soon ascertalned that the re-
mains were those Of fully developed
male child, and While the body was
IN an advanced stage Of decomposition.
II is not believed that Il bore any
marks OF violence though II was inn
possible 20 determine this definitely.
Coroner Dana L Smith Is making a
thorough investigation OF the flnding of
the little one, and Of such mea ger de-
tails as are obtainnble, and no pains
will be spared TO find out who Is rc-
sponsible for the crime. No inquest
win be held. but the body will be kept
at the morgue pending developments
In the case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-28
DESPERATE C0NFESSES.
Tells Of Plot 10 Kill Jailcr and Escape
From Elko County Jail

Reno, New, Feb. 2S.-wesley Gordon,
one Of the three dcsperadoes who have
been trying to break out from the coun.
ty jail at Elko, has made sensational
confession following a third effort 10
escape, The third attempt az a delivery
was dicovered after the prisoners had
filed of their handouts and broken
their Oregon boots TO bits.
They had then torn up a heavy iron
bar and with pieces Of iron several feet
long We're preparing 10 kin the 1ailer
when he entered to feed them. They
were found lying In walt for him and
were rushed by four men who over
powered them and chained them TO the
cells.
Gordon saws that he and his two
companions, Sterling and Watson, were
furnished With files, knives and gun
powder by trusty. That guns were
planted outside the Jail and that after
killing the jailor they intended to break
for the hills and XIII any one who might
pursue them with the powder they
had blown their heavy steel Oregon
boots" to pieces and with the saws had
removed their hondcuns The trusty
will be- held 20 the grand jury.
The negro Gordon said that several
lives would have been lost had the plot
been successful.