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The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Test Would Be Easy.

Tn the matter of the reported in tention of State Capitol Commission CT Alexander of Pine Bluff to carry the question of the legality of At torney General Kirby's opinion, which prohibits the further expendi- ture of the money in the State cap itol fund. to the Supreme Court for final disposition, it has been pointed out by statehouse official that the course to pursue for the commission CT was simple and inexpensive. N Any one of the commissioners could pre- sent his voucher for per diem Co the State auditor for payment and upon his refusal apply for writ of man damus To compel payment in the Cir cult Court In the event that the question was decided adversely for the commissioner, the case could be carried to the Supreme Court on an appeal In a matter of this kind, where the public is so generally con cerned. it is very probable that the suit would be advanced peremptortiy on the calendar and be heard at once The expense would not be greater than S25 for all the legal for malities necessary to carry it to the Supreme Court.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Physical Shock Restores Reason.

Ten days ago four Dubois brothers, Fred, Charles. Albert and Louis, left Gravette bound for New Mexico on a prospecting trip One of the broth CTS. Fred became demented on the trip and while enroute home he leaped from the rear of the train while it was running 10 miles an hour The train was stopped and backed to the place where he leaped. but no trace of him coud be found. Just what became of him immediately after is not known as he sustained a broken leg. and severe bruises by the fall and it was impossible for him to go far Twenty-feur hours later he dragged himself to a farmhouse and asked for aid When he jumped he rolled over and over, being severely injured, but reason returned with the physical shock. He cut off his trou- sers leg. and cut some stiff. heavy weeds. and placed them around the leg Then he bound them with slips of his trousers firmly in place. His belt was used to lash both legs close together to stiffen the injured member Then he began his wearisome hunt for help.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
oil FItlds of Fort smlth.

Fort Smiths oil boom continues to grow A number of outside oil oper- ators are becoming interested. The investigation of the field has deyel- oped the fact that this section of the State is not only well supplied with coal and gas but that it has beds of shale and fine grade potteras clay the equal of which is not found in any part of the United States. It has developed that in some parts of the Massard Prairie where the gas is found in largest quantities, holes have been drilled through beds of this clay TOO feet in thickness. The drill has shown that this shale is of excellent quality, buff, blue and black, soft, medium and hard. It is without break and is suitable to manufacture brick of every conceivable variety. Ii is rich in aluminium and easy of access and will make a high grade tiling. in addition to these deposits, the drill has passed through cement, shae. and coal, and beneath these three valuable miner als, gas has been found i'll such quan- ties as to lead oil and gas men to say that this field when more fully developed will he the largest gas field in the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
ATTEMPT ROBBERY
Chicago Diamond Dealer Beaten Ey
 Would-Be Robber.

Chicago. SeHt-Joba N. A..Ar. | railToad clerk WbD was arEe= taa sat,lz day ufzHt on enc ehafse of attempting tu kill and rob Ede.r M. Crumb, q eia- m6nd broker, confessed Che ccm4 J4 the pouce. Uesu uelation caused us lhe bounding of horde of loan s4ag.a was given by Miller as the reason for the crime for which he may adns. In his written statement oi the maa= her in which he luted Grumb Into the flat for the deliberate purpose oI attacking anu r0bbins him, Miller who is a slight man, 36 years old, re yealed one of the most shocking plots that the police have dealt with for years. Miller beat the diamond bfok CT over the head not only with a stove poker, which broke i'll three pieces by the force Of the blows, but with d meat cutter. Crumb is lying near death at hospital, as a result of the terrible beating he received.
 Miller said that for q year loan sharks had threatened him and swal- lowed up his salary, and cost him one
 
 a good. saving girl, but he drank and gambled, and lived far beyond his salary An original loan of $50 in creased to notes of S400 The interest was ten per cent month and he had to borrow from one man to pay inter est on his first debt 10 another Thus the little cloud grew blacker and blaekef until 1t threatened to ruin his whole life and drive him from home. Miller began to plot to get money in some easier way than borrowing it. Finally he answered an advertisement inserted in newspaper by Crumb, who desired to dispose Of some dia- monds Crumb went 10 Millerzs apart ments 10 sell the gems and the latter attacked him.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Let Artificial Limb Contract.

The Pension Board awarded the contract for the furnishing of artifi- cial limbs for II disabled Confederate pensioners to Harry Glenn, represent ing the Winkler Artificial Limb Com pany of St. Paul, Minn. The price of each limb delivered to it's recipient will be $100 MT. Glenn agreed to take the measurements and will guarantee the fit and wear of the limb. State Auditor Moore has been conducting the investigations and was empowered by his fellow members of the board to make the selections of any make of limb he say fit. He secured cata- logues from practically all the artifi- cial limb manufacturers of the coun- try and decided upon the Winkler limb. MT. Glenn, who wears an artificial limb, gave a practical demonstration of his ability to move about at the meeting of the Pension Board. So well has he adapted himself to the artificial member that he can do nearly everything that he could do before he met with the accident that caused the amputation of his leg. In speaking of the contract State Auditor Moore said that while $100 for each limb is prob ably a high price, he thought that the best should be secured. MT. Glenn will make visits to each of the pen sioners who are to receive a limb and will measure them and send in the orders possibly next week.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
The Antis Meet.

Norfolk, Va, Sept-The tenth an nual convention of the Anti-Saloou
 League of America opened Monday night at the Jamestown exposition. The league holds a session of four days. Friday will be celebrated as temperance day \ conference of state agents and field workers of the league was held at which the leagues finances were discussed. At the open ing session the league sent greetings to the temperance leaders in Okla homa where the question of general prohibition is to be decided by con stitutional amendments. Armory Hall was crowded. Rev. c. D. Bane of Nor folk welcomed the delegates and the response was by Rev. Howard H. Rus sel of New York. founder of the league C. M Tryeet, Kansas City, Kan, spoke on prohibition in Kansas.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
County Collectors Fees.

Attorney General Kirby recently rendered an opinion regarding the fees that county collectors are entitled to. in listing nonresident, or unknown property holders There has been con. siderable controversy on the matter between the assessors in the state, and the county judges. the former claiming that they were entitled to Sl for every name of nonresident that they listed and the county judges assuming that the assessors were entitled to 5 for each township listed. definition Of the law was requested of the attorney general by County Judge w. T. Martin of Ouaehita county. who, it is said, disputed the bill rendered by the assessor of the county Attorney General Kirby addressed the following letter to Judge Martin, which is self-explanatory: Yours of the 1fth inst. asking my opinion as to what fee should be allowed the assessor for making list of real property of unknown and non resident owners, under section 6950, Kirby's Digest. is received. For each list of real property the owner or owners of which are unknown, or non residents, one dollar, and all such lands in one township and range to be embraced or counted ss one list but if any unknown person or non resident owns lands on more than one township he shall be allowed one dol- lar for each township. Provided, no fee shall be allowed any assessor for listing any name or personal property unless said party CT property, as the case may be. is in the county and subject to taxation Section G960 Kirby's Digest. The assessor is entit- led to one dollar. and no more. for assessing all lands of n0n-residents and unknown owners in each township where there are any of such lands. Bell vs. Arkansas County, Al Ark. 493.
 Yours very truly.
 ". F. Kirby,
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The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Bows Touch Off Gas Well.

With roar that could be heard for miles, and which shattered the great derrick, gas we'll, the property of Harry Kelly of the Mansfield Gas Company, on Massard Prairie. five and one-half miles southeast of Fort Smith exploded recently. ,mmediate- ly the well caught fire, and a blaze varying from 90 to loo feet in height lights the country around by night. A party of boys at play touched off a leaking gas pipe and started the first great fire in this gas field. The burning well is the second largest in the field, and has a capacity of B. 000.0o0 to 4,000,oo0 feet of gas per day No steps have as yet been taken to stop the blaze, but it is probably that measures will be tried early next week. The fire is spec tacular in the extreme, and people from far and near are driving to the vicinity of the blaze, which may be plainly seen for ten miles over the level reaches.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
May Boost Taxation.

The Garland county Board of Equal ization, now in session, will make an effort to boost taxation to the highest possible notch. Garland county got into a financial state so low that the county has been compelled to close several bridges on important highways not having funds to repair them or build new ones and the citizens have been compelled to advance money to the county in order to have roads put in seasonable shape. The attitude of the Board of Equalization is the result
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Transcripts Filed.

The transcript in the appeal of the case of Lizzie Trammell vs. Margurett Whitaker ct al. from the Greenwood district of the Sebastian County Chancery Court has been filed in the Supreme Court. An appeal to the Supreme Court that was caused from the demand by city marshal of sanitary fee of 30 cents has also been filed. The appellant is Frank Cook sey of Seyier county, who was found guilty of resisting arrest and fined $50. Cooksey refused, it is claimed. to pay a small fee and the marshal was forced to go to him three times to bring him before q justice of the peace, who had issued a warrant for him for resisting the summons of an officer
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
No Roof For Capitol.

The State Capitol Commission has been in session this week, at which the report of the contractors was received. Beyond the setting of some necessary stone, the work on the build- ing will soon be discontinued. Since the last meeting of the commissioners, construction has been going on, in an effort to finish in places where, if left long to the exposure of the weather. rapid disintegration would take place. Then the contractors will discontinue until either special session of the legislature has relieved the situation or wait two years until the regular session of the legislature passes the appropriation that will be required 10 complete the building.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Sequel to Recent Tragedy.

Another killing has occurred at Cor nerstone, supposed to be the direct result of the killing of Nose Black well, a negro. by ". c. Alexander, d saloonkeeper, of which Alexander was acquitted on the ground of self.de- fense. The victim was C. A. Butler, 45 years old, constable of Bogg town ship, Jefferson county. He had noth- ing to do with the killing of Black well, but is supposed to have been mistaken for Alexander, as the Shoot- ing was done by a negro while MT. Butler was seated on the porch of Mr, Alexander's residence. Louis Franklin. a negro B years old, has been arrested. charged with the crime
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
State Board Trade.

The State Board of Trade which was recently organized in Little Eocf, has for is object the looking after ef the material development of the resources of the States, and is composed of representatives from all over Arkansas. The presidents of the various local organizations conn pose the ticeplestdcHt ef the stae organization. Other officers arc: Geo N. Rogers, Little Rock, pfesi- dent Robt j Brown, Little Rock. secretary; (. T. Cooley, Hot Springs, assistant secretary; Robt E Wait Little Rock, treasurer B. r. McRae. Malvern. Ilamp Williams, Hot Springs. J T. Maxey, Ozark. Steve Carrigan, Hope. F. A. Schicker, Cam den, board of directors.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19

State Capital Notes
Grand Jury for U. s. Court.

The Grand Jury for the October term of the United States District Court has been drawn by the United States marshal and instructions given to summon the j0rymen with out delay. The Grand Jury which will assemble on October 9 IS as follows: C. E. Ferguson. Mayer Pollock, Little Rock. Puaski county; s. A. Folk, Don. Pulaski county: NJ. A. Goodson, North Point. Pulaski county: NJ. \ Eisele, Hot Springs, Garland county, L. Franz. Ulm. Prairie county; J. NJ. Dill. Little Rock. Pulaski county; Drew White. R. F. D. No. l, Pine Bluff. Jefferson county; N. D. Davis, ArgeHta, Pu- laski county: R. A Bowen. Perry vile, Perry county; E. A. Vim, Bald Knob, White County; w. B. Rosser. Becton, Woodruff county; John Lowell. Formosa. Van Buren county; John W. Hope, Shaw, Saline county; J. R. Mathews. Enola, Faulkner coun- ty; w. E. Hopper, Caddo Gap, Mont gomery county. Charles A. Haskins, Gumlog. Pope county. D. J. Galloway. Cabot, Lonoke county; c. L. Mad ding, Pine Bluff. Jefferson county: T. s. Smith, Jacksonville, Pulaski county; W. H. Harvey, Avery. Lin coin county; James Dunn. Conway, Faulkner county; John c. Gibbs. Mall vern, Hot Spring county. Alternates: R. L. Freeman, Princeton, Dallas county; Ed Johnson. Hot Springs. Garland county; Wash Jordan. Lit tie Rock. Pulaski county; J F. H. Wilson, Sheridan. Grant county; l.. w. Hackett Benton. Saline county; O. o. .Seroggin, Morrilton, Conway county
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Monument to Dead.

Winchester, Va. Sept.-With inter esting ceremonies and in the presence of half a hundred prominent citizens of Massachusetts. monument com memoratiye of the Massachusetts sol diers who fell in battleship in the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil war, was dedicated here Sunday. The monument was erected under an ap- propriation of the Massachusetts leg islature. The Massachusetts party present included Gov. Gould.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Killed Negro In Saloon.

". (. Alexander. a saloon keeper at Cornerstone. Jefferson county. shot and instantly killed Nose Black kbnrn, negro recently. The shooting was the result of a quarrel over some money which the saloenist is said to have accused the negro eff stealing An inquest was held and verdict of justifable homicide was rendered. This is the second negro that Alex ander has shot He shot another negro at Sherrill some years ago, but the negro did not die from his wounds. He also had some trouble with a white man named Sanders few years ago, at Sherrill. in which Sanders was badly used Up.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
For Yellow Fever Quarantine.

Brigadier General Surridge of Black Rock has secured favorable action on a number of unpaid vouch- CTS for members of the militia who were on duty during the yellow fever quarantine in 1905. About 50 were represented in the claims that he had approved, the recipients all liy- ing in Corning. According to Deputy Auditor of State lobe there yet re- mains in the treasury about $500 of the appropriation of s5,000 to pay these claims.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Return Voluntarily.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept.-Oficers brought Mrs. NJ. Brown and Mrs. NJ. Johnson from Texas Tuesday and placed them in the county jail here, as witnesses in the case against pr. Frank Caffey, the negro who is now in jail here, charged with malpractice and murder The two women fled to Texas some time ago and fought ex- tradition from that state, but finally tired of life in the Texas jail and re- turned voluntarily.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Granted Pardon,

Governor Pindall has granted a par don to T. J. Harvey, convicted in the Fort Smith District Court of Sebastian county. December, 1905, of forging and uttering fraud checks. and sentenced to serve four years in the peniten- tiary The petition of Kit Point dexter, convicted of resisting an was refused. PointdeXter was con yicted in the Woodruff Circuit Court of resisting an officer.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Accused of Murder.

Los Angeles. Cal. Sept.-Antonio Villareal, Ricardo Flors Magon and Librado Riviera, alleged Mexican rev olutionists, were released from custo- dy by the police, on the charge of criminal libel and resisting officers, only to be immediately rearrested on the charge of having murdered an un- identified man, and robbing the post office al Jimenez, Mexico. Antonio Lo- zano, Mexican consul, swore to the affi- dayits.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Six Drowned.

Pittsburg. Pa. Sept.-Panic stricken when a barge, in which they were crossing the Allegheny river, began to sink, wofkmen employed by the Dravo Contracting Company on the United States government dam No. ? at As pinwall. Penn, q suburb six miles above the city. jumped into the liver and were drowned With the excep. tion of Frank Herman, all the men were Italians
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Methodist Churches Unite.

London, sept-The Methodist New Connection. the United Methodist Free church and the Bible Christian Metho- dist church will be formally merged into one organization this week under the name of the United Methodist church Each of the uniting church es is an eff shoot of the Wesleyan Methodist church The new combina- ton will have a membership of 1o.- mo
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Killed In Ball Game.

Montreal, Quebec Sept.-Henri Pi- Ion was struck over the heart by a pitched ball in a baseball game Sun day and died almost instantly. The ball passed through the hands of an other play CT and struck Pilon. Pilon caught the ball. and threw it to the shortstop and dropped dead.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Another Killing In Jefferson County

Another tragedy, the fourth in the past two weeks, ,n Jefferson county, occurred at New Gascony, when Ben Pettigrew, a negro, is alleged to have stabbed and instantly killed William Henry Hewlett. another negro. Pet tigrew made his escape.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Pardons Granted.

Acting Governor Pindall has granted a pardon to Berkley Mattox, who was sentenced at the June term of the Crawford County Circuit Court in 1903 to fifteen years in the penitentiary for murder Also to Wash Harris, convicted in the Faulkner County Cir cult Court of grand larceny and sen tenced to one year in the penitentiary and A. H. Emery. sentenced to serve two years from Stone County Circuit Court at the fall term in 1906 for grand larceny.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Pension Warrants Mailed.

The last of the Confederate pension warrants have been placed in the mail. and according to State Auditor Moore, the veterans will receive their money only q day later than last year, notwithstanding the great amount of extra work that was nec- essary to complete this years rolls.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19

newspaper man well known in this State, saying that he is lying in a Chilean hospital, penniless and mained for life Three attempts have been made to kill me- he writes. The last almost successful .' He does not tell details of the at tempts to assassinate. He asks that credentials of American citizenship be sent to the United States consul at Antofagasta. Chic, where he now
 is, and this will be done. Mir. Me Daniel was formerly editor of the Wynne Democrat at Wynne. He left Arkansas some four years ago, tried mining in the West, lost everything he had and afterward went to Chile.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Boil Weevii at Work.

Boil worms are reported to be dc ing a great deal of damage to cotton in a part of Jackson county near Newark An entire field of cotton belonging to c. C. Burgess in the Hickory Grove neighborhool is said to have been completely destroyed by the pests.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Drops Dead after Quarrel.

Mrs. Maria Reeser of Wynne dropped dead recently after an alter cation with a 15-year-old boy whom she was attempting to prevent from annoying her children.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Kind ForqetfuIness.

As years go on it is kinder after all to let birthday dates slip into oblivion. To a woman-as her age depends up on her looks-any reminder of the speed with which time is flying is a gratuitous insult.-London Throne.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Yours very truly.
 ". F. Kirby, Attorney General.
To Make State Display.

Commissioner Guy B. Tucker will go to Hot Springs Saturday to make arrangements with George R. Bedding of the State Fair Association for space for an exhibit of the minerals and fruits from the State Department. It is proposed by MT Tucker to make a complete showing of Arkansas pro ducts. The Horticultural Department of the State University will make a display in connection with the exhibit from MT. Fuckers office. Because of dissatisfaction throughout the State by company commanders to taking their men to the State encampment at Hot Springs without first having them uni formed Brigadier General Surridge has issued a special order that revekes the previous plan, to supply the men with uniforms and other equipment upon their arrival at Hot Springs. General Surridge's order follows:
 Brigade Headquarters,
 Arkansas National Guard,
 Black Rock, Ark, Sept. II, 1907. Special Order No 1.
 Maj F. B. Jett; You are hereby requested upon receiving uniforms and other equipments pertaining to the National Guard of Arkansas from the War Department, to proceed at once to pack and ship the uniforms for the enlisted men to the various captains of the various companies of the State, as it is very essential that each man should be uniformed before leaving home for the annual encampment at Hot Springs, Arkansas, which will take place on October 2nd to 12th, 1907.
 By command of Brigadier General Surridge.
 John Martineau.
 Asst Adj't. Gen.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Brakeman l. E. Marsden Killed

The dead and mangled body of J. E. Marsden, brakeman in the employ of the Rock Island was found near Galloway recently It is supposed that he fell from the train, as many wheels had evidently passed over his body.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
North Arkansas Fair.

The catalogue and premium list of the North Arkansas Fair Association is now being distributed. The fair opens at Berryyille Wednesday. Octo Der ?, and will continue four days.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
New Jail At De Queen.

Material has been ordered and work will commence immediately on the new jail at De Queen. The building will be constructed of concrete and steel and will be absolutely fre-proof. The building will be 30X4o feet with 1s-inch wall. The interior will be fitted with combination lock steel races
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
". A. H. McpanIeI Destitute.

A letter has been received by the Little Rock friends of w. A. H. Me Daniel, formerly president of the Ar kansas Press Association. and a
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
Hoss and Hoss.

After being married 24 hours an eastern young woman quit her hus- band and went back to her s25-a-week job It may be pointed out that very few wives get S2j a week to spend on themselves. Yet there are mighty few husbands who have that much to spend on themselves, either.
The Monticellonian., 1907-09-19
To Establish TheoIoaicaI Seminary.

Rev. Thomas Rogers is negotiating Berryville. for the purpose of estab- fishing theological seminary under the control of the Holiness faith.