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The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Uniformity of Text Books.

Green County, one of the eight coun- ties of the state to vote for county uniformity of text books. will make a change in the uniform books in use the past six years. In order to elim- mate the lobbyist from before the text book commission, book men are linn tied to a certain number of minutes in which to present their publications, and are otherwise restricted by the regulations of the commission.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Snake Story From Texas.

Clarksville. Tex.-A number of prom inent physicians of this locality have forwarded to Austin with a signed statement a living water snake seven inches in length which was pumped from the stomach of 15-yearold negro boy living near Madres. It is thought the boy swallowed the snake at a spring when the reptile was in it's infancy.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Chicken in Jelly.

Prepare chicken as for boiling. Place it in saucepan with sufficient water to cover it cold" add sprig of thyme and thick slice of lemon, and salt to taste.
 Cook gently till tender. Meanwhile, soak half an ounce of gelatine in suffi- cient water to cover it. When the chicken is done add the gelatine to the liquor in which the chicken was boiled, and reduce Skin the chicken when cool, and cut it up into neat joints.
 Place in a round basin, or shape, if preferred. and when the liquor is re- duced enough strain over chicken and leave till set
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Sued by u. s.

Complaint has been filed in the United States District Court on the suggestion of the Attorney General of the United States against the Iron Mountain Railway Company. alleging violation of the safety appliance act The complaint sets out various dates and specific instances when the com pany is alleged to have hauled cars between states when thpy were not properly fitted with automatic coup lers. which work in such a manner that a man is not forced to g between cars to either couple or uncoaple them Also that on different occa sions, engines hauled cars between states which were not sufficiently fit ted with air brakes.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Closing Down Factories.

The recent heavy rains have caused nearly all the mills and factories in and around Paragould to close down for want of timber to work, there being too much water on the ground to per init of moving the logs and bolts to the railroads. As a result of the stop ping of the factories. there is a fuel famine, as most of the residents of the city depend on the factories 10 furnish them with fire-wood.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Want convicts Sent Home.

Chief of Police Hawkins of Little Rock will make an effort to have the state legislature pass a bill provfd ing for the shipping home of conyicts after they have been released. At present they are turned loose in the capital city when released from the penitentiary, with no provision by which they can be sent to the eoun- ties where they were convicted.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Hammond Packing Case Set.

The Hammond Packing Company casn. the suit now in the Supreme Court to test the eonstitutionality of the act providing for taking of testi- mony before a special commissioner in another state. will be argued before the Supreme Court December IT. The case was first set for argument De cember 10. but by agreement of the attorneys for state and defence the date was changed
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Football Fatalities Decreased.

Chicago.-Eleven dead and 104 se- verely injured is the record in this country for the football season of 1906, according to the resume of the seasons accidents in the Tribune These figures are compared with the figures of 1905, when IS players were killed and 149 severely injured and, according to the Tribune, shows that "debrutalized football has accom- plished in a large degree the object aimed at in rendering the game less dangerous to life and limb.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
They Will Make Rubber.

Mexico City.-According to the Her aid. the Continental Rubber Company has just closed deal for the purchase of the Sabras hacienda and adjacent property belonging to the Penua brothers at Torreon. The purchase price of the Sabras hacienda was s4,- 300.000, and the price of the other brings the total price to about s6,500,- 900
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
State Bulletin.

It is the present intention of Guy B. fatures and agriculture, to issue monthly bulletins in regard to the crop conditions of Arkansas, and in order to gather statistics will send blanks to farmers in all sections of the state with the request that they fill out and rat,,rr f4 hip,
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
To Keep Clothes White.

In putting away white clothes from one season to another, to keep them from yellowing, take bag made of an old sheet. wash clean, dip in strong blueing water and dry. It should be very blue. Then put clean clothes in bag loosely and hang in a dark closet Clothes will keep white for years by this method.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Scarcity of Labor.

Helena is complaining of the scar. city of labor in all branches of trade and manufacture. Steamboat men are offering $100 month for deck hands. and are glad to get them at that price, while sawmill and factory hands arc getting from $1.50 to 32.00 per day.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Against Closing Drug Stores.

w II. Cole, a druggist at Fort Smith will test the right of city officials to close the drug stores on Sunday. He has prepared a printed form which he requires all purchasers buying ar ticles on the Sabbath, to sign. testify ing that said article is a necessity. According to some of the attorneys, this will make each one signing the blank defendant and equally guilty with the seller.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
To Hunt Gold in Deep Sea

Guadalajara, Mexico-B. F. Rich ardson, a capitalist of Philadelphia and C. w. Johnston. Della ware man. have secured from the Mexican government concession for the recovery of gold that still re. mains in the hull of the Golden Gate an American ship that was beached on the coast of Colima, short dis tance from Manzanillo, in the winter of 1S61-6
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Fine Cotton in Logan County.

John Pondexter, living near Paris is said to have raised the finest cotton ever seen in Logan county. He Sc. cured thirteen pounds of seed from q relative in Texas, and has thus far gathered 2.000 pounds of seed cotton. Fifty of the bolls is said to produce a pound of cotton.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Courthouse Sold.

The old courthouse at Plaquemine vAs sold at public auction by the police jury and was bid in by the town of Plaouemine for s3,000. The building will be used as city hall. The parish officials have moved their offices into the new cOurtyouSe.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Cases to Be Dismissed.

From an authoritive source comes the information that the prosecuting attorney will nolle prosse the remain ing two suits against Sheriff Williams of Hot Springs When this is done Mr. Williams will immediately assume the duties of office.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
1f,00O Pounds Honey.

Michal Brown of Argenta is one of the largest honey producers in the state, having produced 11,000 pounds of honey from his five apiaries dur ing the past year. He has all told
 PIP hives, with a total of s.4S0.000 bees. Mr. Brown started with only five colonies of bees eight years ago
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Assianment at MorriIton.

The firm of Burrow- Moose Mercan- tile Company, one of the largest es- tablishments at Morrilton, has made an assignment to J. s. Moose in favor of it's creditors. The assets are esti- mated at about s55,000 and the liabil- ities at s65 5000.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Will Absorb Spilled Oil.

If kerosene is spilled on carpets, books, or manuscripts, try removing 1t by sprinkling corn meal thiekly over the article immediately. Renew frequently until the oil has been en. tirely absorbed.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
FcGed Dead on Track.

Don Kemp, a white man, was found dead on the railroad track at Spadra. He was supposed to have been killed by freight train, but later develop. ments aroused the suspicion of foul
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Biz Price for Cotton.

Commissioner of Mines, Manufac lures and Agriculture Tucker. has re ceived a sample of cotton from Wood ruff cotton that sold for record price. The cotton sold at Memphis for 19 cents, nearly ten cents higher than the market price.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Large Shipments to Territory.

The Anderson Lumber Company of Fort Smith is shipping large quantities of lumber to the Indian Territory. One of the shipments is of lumber for the big school building at Okemah, which, it is said, will be the fines, building in the Territory.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Power of Railroad Commission

The power of the state Railroad Commission is involved in a suit g. De Witt in which the St. Louis South western Railway Company is being sued for the alleged failure to furnish cars to shippers at Stuttgart
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
To Keen Laundry Irons Smooth.

Laundry irons often become rough from bits of starch baking on the edges. The very best way to keep them thoroughly in soap suds. Be sure that they are well dried CT rust will gather.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Closed Down.

For want of logs, the Pine Grove been compelled to close down. The lack is due to the fact that farmers in that vicinity are so busy with their crops that very little logging has been done
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Mile Creek Dam Broke.

The upper dam in Mile Creek, near Nashville, constructed by the Brown Henderson Lumber Company to give them better facilities for handling their logs, broke recently, caused by heavy rains in that section.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
$50, 900 Damage Suit.

Mrs Emma L. Scott has brought suit In the United States Circuit Court against F. P. Ladd to recover $50,000 for the death of her husband who was alleged to have been killed by Ladd at Ladd's sawmill in Jefferson county
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
uiohtnino Struck Three Times.

During an electrical storm at Nal vern recently. lightning is said to have Hams three times and at each time set the house on fire. By supreme efforts. the fire was quenched on each occasion.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Two Boys Shot.

Thomas and James Burrow. two small boys living near Huttig. were shot by bird hunters while engaged in picking cotton in their fathers field, and one of them will lose an eye.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Memorial Service.

The Arkansas conference in session at Paris, held memorial service in honor of Bishop Tigert, and then ad- journed for half an hour.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
9,531.486 Bales,

The amount of cotton of the crop of 1906 ginned up to November 14, ac- Census Bureau, was S.531 ,486 bales, counting round bales as half bales, as against 7.501,1s0 last year. Of this amount Arkansas ginned 45S,472 bales.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Will Ask for Chance in the Law.

The sportsmen of Bentonville want a change in the game law in regard to quail, and will petition the legisla ture to make the open season from November %. to January 15, instead of from November 1 to March 1.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Fined For Giving Away Whiskey.

Tollen Miller and Berry Bean were Court recently on charge of giving away whiskey on election day and each was fined $100.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Fatally Wounded.

A man by the name of Manning shot and fatally wounded James Holt at Waldron, and made good his escape.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Sentenced to Penitentiary.

I. J. Hunter who has been on trial in the Pulaski Circuit Court for the killing of w. F. Meeks in Perry county, has been sentenced to six months in the penitentiary.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Cement Factory at Pine Bluff.

E Hilliard of Milwaukee. Wis. will locate a German cement factory at Pine Bluff and number of experi' enced cement workers will be taken there to operate the plant.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Donation For Hendrix and Galloway
 Colleges.

Rev James Thomas of Texarkana. financial agent for Hendrix and Gallo way Colleges, has secured donations from two men of $25. 900 each, one for each of the colleges.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Work Resumed.

Work on the Mammoth Spring gov ernment hatchery has been resumed New ponds are being made and the earth used for grading and leveling other parts of the ground.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Assessment Reduced.

The Board of Directors for fencing district No 2, in the Opello district, has reduced the assessment from one. half to one-quarter of a mill
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Farmers Union Meeting.

The Louisiana State Farmers Union held a largely attended meeting at Shreveport, which was addressed by Governor Davis of Arkansas and other prominent men.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Rishon Atkins Presides.

Bishop Atkins of North Carolina will preside over the Little Rock Confer ence at Warren and the White River Conference at Wynne
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-29
Canning Factory at Newark.

A stock company is being organized at Newark for the purpose of putting in a canning factory at that place.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
POLICEMEN in
STREET FIGHT
Three Men Arrested After Beng
clubbed into Submission Fined
$40 Each.

There was a free-for-all fight snort
ly after s O'Clock last night between a
number of men considerably under the
influence OF liquor, and Policeman
Manuel Gonzales and Romulo Lopez,
assisted by Fred Fornoff, captain OF
the mounted police. The officers used
their clubs freely, knocking several
of the belligerents into the region OF
stars. Although it is said that some
half dozen men were engaged in the
fight, the police arrested only three
of them, namely, Ricardo Alarid, Fran
cisco Romero and Henry Romero.
The ARRAY took place on San Fran
cisco Street near Don Gaspar Avenue
and quite a crowd collected. Several
of the combatants fed after receiving
few blows from the clubs of the
officers. The three men who were ar
rested stood their ground and fought
from the Claire Hotel to the jail, ac-
cording to the statements of specta-
tors. This morning the prisoners
were arraigned before Justice of the
Peace Jose Ma. Garcia, who fined
them $10.25 each on a charge OF
drunkenness and dlsorderly conduct.
Upon recommendation Of Chief of Pc.
lice Charles M. Conklin, the men were
given until Saturday to pay their fines.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
MOTHER BROWNS
CLINGINC TO BABE
Mrs. Boat and Infant Swept From
Wagon and Perish in Animas
River.
Special TO The New Mexican.

Special 10 The New Mexican.
Aztec, n M, July 3.-Mrs. Leonard
Boat and her young baby were drown
ed yesterday morning near Cedar Hill
while attempting to ford the Animas
River in that vicinity. Mrs. Boat
and five children we're in wagon en-
route to Durango. Although the river
was high, Mrs. Boat thought she could
cross in safety as she knew the ford
very well. When near the east bank
the kingbolt dropped, the wagon box
fell into the river and the surging
waters of the Animas swept over
them. The oldest boy worked hard
and effectively saved his brother and
two young sisters. The mother PROV
ed too heavy and the son could not
rescue her and the babe which she
held tightly and frantically in her
arms, from the swift current of the
rapid and rushing stream. She sank
with the babe and was drowned, her
body being found about three miles
below Cedar Hill. The affair is a
very lamentable one as Mrs. Boat was
highly respected and greatly beloved
by her neighbors in the vicinity of
Cedar Hill. The boy acted very
bravely and courageously, and proved
himself of superior mettle and energy
especially for his age. lie being but Is
years Of age.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
MEMBER OF THE OR.
DER OF CINCINNATI.
Ex-Governor Prince viii Name His
Son as His Successor at Meeting
Ton,orrow

The Society of the Cincinnati which
is the hereditary society organized
by General Washington and the other
American and french officers at the
close of the Revolutionary War, holds
its annual meeting, in each of the orig
inal states, on every Fourth of July.
1t has a peculiar custom by which a
member can present his eldest son
and have MIN recognized by the socie-
ty as his successor. Hon l.. Brad
ford Prince, who belongs to the Rhode
Island Society, has arranged to attend
the meeting in newport, on July 4th
of this year, and present his son, Will
lam Bradford Frince, and have him
received as his successor. At the an
nual dinner Governor Prince will re-
spond to the toast which was offered
by General Washington at Newburgh
in 1888, at the meeting of officers to
organize the Cincinnati, "The Perpet-
ual Peace and Prosperity of the Unit
ed States"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
FINED FOR DIS
ORDERLY CONDUCT
Domingo Pacheco In Court as Result
Street BraWl With j. A.
navie

As the result of a fight with j. Ash
by Davis, the plumber, Domingo Pa
checo was this morning fined SIS and
costs on charge Of disorderly con-
duct by Justice of the Peace Jose Ma.
ria Garcia and was placed under $lOO
bond to preserve the peace. He paid
the fine. The fight occurred about
I o'clock last night in front Of Kerr's
barber shop. Davis said that Pache-
co cursed him and made motion as
though to draw weapon, whereupon
Davis knocked him down. Three times
Pacheco advanced toward Davis and
each time was knocked from his feet.
Captain Fred Fornhoff then interfered
and separated the combatants. Davis
alleges that Captain Fred Fornhoff
struck him several times without prov
ocatlon before the arrival of the police
who took charge Of Pacheco. Davis
appeared against Pacheco in court this
morning and said that he would make
complaint against Captain Fornhoff,
who stated that he interfered only in
his capacity as an officer of the peace.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
TO Externinate Police Force,
FALLING BUILDING
WRECKS WIRES
or Electric Light Company on Palace
Avenue---Workmen Pulled
Wronu Way

Considerable damage was done to
the Santa Fe Water and Light Com
pany about A o'clock yesterday after
noon when the front wall of the adobe
building on the lot owned by the Elks
lodge on Palace Avenue fell out in
such manner that five electric light
poles were broken down and the wires
badly torn and twisted
The work of tearing down the old
building began yesterday morning.
The roof, rear wall and side walls
were torn away first. As the front
wall leaned forward at least foot,
it was necessary to pull it down. as
there was great danger of its falling
Of its own accord
The workmen accordingly being un-
able to pull it backward, because Of
the fact that it leaned forward, pulled
it toward the street In falling, the
adobe brick struck an electric light
post standing directly in front of the
building. 1t was weak at the base
and the weight and the force of the
debris were sufficient to break it off
near the ground. Four posts to the
east and one to the west, which were
also in a weakened condition, were
pulled down by the fall of the first one
and the weight of the wires. A team
belonging to Sheriff Antonio Ortiz
was tied to the last pole which fell.
The horses became frightened and in
backing, upset the buggy f
they were hitched. They then start
ed towards the Plaza. In going over
the first pole the buggy was righted
and from there on it was hurdle
race, piece of the carriage being left
behind every time the horses struck
a post. The buggy was demolished
and the harness torn.
Linemen went to work at once re-
pairing the damage which had been
done to the light system and by noon
today had everything in good condl-
ton
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
SPECIAL SESSION
CITY COUNCIL.
Yesterday Afternoon--Tax Levy for
City and School Purposes
Made.

The city council met in special ses
sion at the court house at o'clock
yesterday afternoon, Mayor T. B. Cat
ron presiding. The following members
were present: George w. Armljo
r. L. Baca, Marcelino Garcia, Theodo.
sio Castillo, H. S. Kaune and Celso
Lopez; absent Pedro Quintana and
John Fl. Walker. City Clerk A. P.
Hill was at his post. The following
business was transacted:
Marcelino Garcia presented a pro-
test, signed by about fifteen people,
against Jose Sanchez ibuilding-a fence
around his property on Alto Street
west Of Guadalupe Church, stating
chat the public highway was being
partly enclosed. Attorney r. C. Gort-
ner appeared for Mr.. Sanchez in the
matter and it was finally decided to
refer the controversy to committee
comprising Fl. S. Kaune, Theodoslo
Castillo and r. l.. Baca. who were in
structed to investigate 1t thoroughly
and report at the next regular meeting
of the council.
On resolution made by HIS. Kaune
the following tax levy for city and
school purposes was made for the fls-
cal year ending April Is, 1907; For
general purposes, ten mills; interest
on bonds, three mills; support and
maintenance of schools, five mills; in
terest on school bonds, three mills.
The committee on streets and bridges
reported favorably on the opening of
Boutolph Avenue from College Street
to Garcia Street and the members
were instructed to survey the avenue
without any additional expense to the
city and the city marshal was ordered
to open it without unnecessary delay.
The marshal was also ordered to
level the raised portion of Lincoln
Avenue west of the postofiice and the
matter relative to purchasing a new
street sprinkler was referred to the
finance committee. The council then
adjourned till next Monday evening.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
RUSSIA GIVES
PEASANTS LANDS
Agrarian Bill Ap.
proved and in
Parliment.
FREE FARMS FOR ALL
An Assistance to Siberian
lmmigrants-.-Em is
Growing "Solicitous."

st. Petersburg, July 3.-The Gov
ernment's Agrarian bin has been final
ly approved and introduced in the low.
er house Of parliament, accompanied
by a sort of proclamation to the peas
ants glorifying the emperor's con-
stant solicitude for them. The Gov
ernment makes the following PROPOSE
tiOns: First, To distribute upon favor
able terms all arabic lands in Euro
pean Russia to the peasants who have
not already sufficient lands. Second
To purchase for them all estate land
which the private owners are willing
to sell. Third, TO sell such lands to
the peasants on reasonable terms
Fourth, To establish the principle
that new as well as old peasant lands
are not saleable to persons not be.
longing to the peasant class, besides
eXempting the land from seizure for
debt.
Assistance to Reach Siberia.
Fifth, 70 assist immigrants to reach
Siberia and Central Asia and help
them in installing themselves there,
not only by allotments of land but b
building government, roads. Sixth,
To make arrangements ror a sale or
lands the immigrants leave behind
them for the benefit of these imml.
grants.
The statement accompanying the
publication of the Governments agra
rian measure gives figures to prove
that the peasants claim that universal
distribution would give ample land
to all is fallacious.
TO Exterminate Police Force.
Warsaw, Poland, July 3.--The Ter
rorists' determination TO exterminate
the police force shows no signs of
wayering and before noon today two
sergeants were shot and killed in the
streets. The assassins escaped
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-07-03
LIVED SIX DAYS
ON FEW CANDLES

London, July 3.-After being i'm
prisoned six days in the flooded Cara.
doc Valley Colliery Of Wales, two min
ers of the six imprisoned were rescued
alive yesterday and three bodies were
found. The missing man is undoubt-
edly dead. The two rescued alive
were in the old workings and had
subsisted week on few candles.