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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The regular meeting of the Colby
Club will be held at the new club rooms
il the Savings Bank building at 100
o'clock Wednesday evening. President
Charles Lincoln White of Colby Will de-
liver a lecture on "A Bicycle Trip
Through Europe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Alfred j. Nelson is meeting with
good success in passing examinations
at the Hoe Printing Co.'S technical
school at New York. Many papers
were marked 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The following letters ere advertised in
the postoffice here: Willis D. Williams
Frank C. Reed, II. f. Robinson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert n. Lake, Mrs. F. II. Hilley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
WATERVILLE.

Horace J. Cook passed Sunday with
friends in Winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mrs. Henry Albee and son of Farming
dale are visiting Mrs. Sadie Annis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Stephen Henson returned to TIE Home
Saturday from a furlough enjoyed at
Troy, N. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
HALLOWELL.

Regular monthly meeting or the city
government this cvC ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

John Wiley, who has been on furlougl
to Cambridge. Mass, returned to tho
Home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Mr. and Mrs John c. Whittier. who
have been ill with Ia grippe for several
days, are now on the mending hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

,Ir. and Mrs. George D. Hegarty
vent to Riddcford Saturday for visi
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

it might have been fatal as the piece;
were large and heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

James w. King was in Waterville or
a pass over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

]. D. Nuttirg. Jr., NJ. D.. was in Port
land on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Patrick Dugan has returned to tn,
Home from an extended furlough to Nal
den. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

William II. Vance has reported for du-
ty from furlough to New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

HERMoN LODGE, NO. SO, r. e. A. M.
Stated communication at Masonic Hall
Tuesday evening, Feb. s, at 80. Work
in the NJ NJ. degree. Refreshments. So
journirg brethren cordially invited.
JAMES +. BAGLEY. w. NJ.
JAMES M. LARRABEE, Sec.
satmon&tueSwktf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Hiss Clara Pettingill passed Sun.
day at her home at Leeds Junction,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Miss Annie F.. Lowell of Augusta was
visiting friends at the Home Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Walter Dale of Lynn. Mass. is the
guest OF his sister, Mrs. F. II. Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

John Jenkins is enjoying a Through t.
Portsmouth, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The Tayntor Works will commence OPP
erations in their cutting sheds today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Edward Keefe went to Boston on fur
Tough Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

A dispatch from Constantinople, Jan.
% said that FG!lmi Pasha had come
into serious conflict with the German
embassy owing to his causing the seiz-
ure Of a ships cargo destined for
Hamburg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. +. Frank
Cakes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
a SPECIAL COMMISSION.
Sultan Orders Investigation Of Charges
Against Favo-ite.

Constantinople. Feb. 3.-The Sultan
has ordered a special commission to eX-
anime into the charges against Fehmi
Pasha chief of the secret police of the
palace. and Il great confident and ia
yorite of the Sultan, who. it is alleged
by the German embassy. recently
caused the seizure OF a ships cargo
destined for Hamburg. Meanwhile the
proprietor of a forest near Midiah. on
the Black sea. has taken refuge in the
German embassy for protection against
Fehmi Pasha, VINO forced him by fire.
quent beatings, to sign a document
agreeing to pay him 20 per cent. of the
income of his forest industry. 1t is said
that Fehmi PaSha, in this way. OBJ
tanned the cargo of timber of which is
the subject of the dispute.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Diamond Bearing Rock Exhibit.

Guy B. Tucker commissioner of the Bureau of Mines, Manufacturers and agriculture. has had Prof Philip F. Schneider. the New York geologist, who has been preparing a report for the state upon the Arkansas diamond field. also prepare an exhibit of the diamond bearing rocks properly cut and labeled, and which will be open for inspection by visitors just as soon as the ease Is com pleted A descriptive catalogue of these is now being prepared so that visitors can know just what each speei- men Is. where 1t came from. and its value and use. The exhibit contains. first specimens of the fresh diamond bearing rock. just as broken from the lodges in Pike county; next. cut and polished specimens of this same rock, to show the form and character of the peculiar minerals composing the same. This rock, while it appears hard and compact changes under the atmospheric agencies to a yellowish brown rock and specimens of this rock both rough and polished are next shown. A very handsome rock of mot tied buish appearance comes next and said to be dike of serpentine and chlorite which cuts through the diamond bearing peridotite.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
American Prisoners Released.

St. Petersburg, Oct.-William Eng fish Walling of Indianapolis, his wife and his wife's sister, Rose Strunsky, who were arrested and taken to jail Sunday night because of their associa- tion with members of the Finnish Pro- gressive party, were released Monday evening. The police found nothing among the papers to warrant their de- taining them. No conditions are at tached to the release. but MT. and Mrs. Walling and Miss Strunsky intend to leave St Petersburg on Wednesday. They say they have practically fin ished their work in Russia All their papers and manuscripts have been re- stored to them. The officials Monday evening expressed regret at the arrest, which they say was ordered upon the report of an oyerzealous spy, who had been shadoWing the Finnish revolu- tionists, with whom the Americans had been associated. The two women prisoners were confined for A hours in a prison overcrowded with young women revolutionsist. They were con dueted to a small cell. eight by 10 feet, but they said that they had suffered no discontinue.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Judge Riddick's Successor

A great deal of interest has eentered around the probable appointment ot Acting Governor Pindall to fill the va cancy caused by the death of Judge Riddick owing to the legal points in yolved. The opinion seems to prevail among the legal fraternity that the governor has the power to fill the va cancy only until such time as an cleo ton may be called, and the people de- eide by popular vote. Acting Cover nor Pindall, it is said, has accepted this version of the law and will be gov erned accordingly. It was understood several days ago that Chancellor Jesse C. Hart, of the Pulaski Chancery Court had been rendered the position, and in the event of his acceptance, Major John E. Martineau would be appointed to the Chancellorship. Should he de- cline the appointment, Major Mar tineau will be placed on the supreme bench. In either event, whether Judge Hart accepts or declines the proffered position, there will be a vacancy in the assistant adjutant generals office. which it is stated, will be filled by the appointment of l.. P Berry, Jr.. of Marion. lieutenant colonel on Acting Governor Pindall's stan.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Developments In Bank Failure.

Recent developments in the failure of the Arkansas Valley Bank of this city on October II, show that many of the drafts given by Cashier E. E. Wilson to the depositors on the Mer- cantile Trust Company of St. Louis have been returned here unpaid. It appears from a careful inquiry into the cause of the banks closing that the institution has securities on de posit in the Missouri Lincoln Trust Company of St. Louis, which were
 not taken oyer by the Mercantile Trust Company when the latter cor poration absorbed the MissouriLin-
 coin recently. This was the beginning
 of the difficulties that resulted in the
 closing of the doors of the Arkansas Valley. It is impossible at present to
 learn the financial status of the insti-
 tuition. It was incorporated with d capital of s100. 900. which amount is said to have been paid in If this money has been paid in and on in
 vestigation cannot be properly ae
 counted for serious developments
 may result It is understood that the
 bank owns between 1000 and 5000
 acres of land in Cleburne county,
 which is said to be worth SIC an acre
 If this is found intact all obligations
 will be met
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
State Capital Notes
Faueette peeIared euiItn.

w. C. Faucette. mayer Of Argenta. and Frank Cumnock, former mayor of Barring Cross have been adjudged guilty of attempting a conspiracy to bribe the Perry county jury that last August found Senator A. r. Gross guilt4 of soliciting a bfibe in connee- ton with the pure food bill before the legislature of 1905. The trial which has occupied the attention Of the public for the past week. went To the jury Saturday afternoon. and after three hours. they arrived at I verdict of guilty, leaving the sen tence to be fixed by the court
 Eminent counsel had been em. ployed y the defense. United Stnates Senator James P. Clark and Col George N. Murphy, representing them. while Prosecuting Attorney Lewis Rhoton conducted the case for the Stale. Every inch of ground was con tested and many sensational incidents introduced. in one of the hardest fought trials in the criminal court annals of Arkansas
 The verdict created general surprise among those who had followed the proceedings from day to day. as many believed the jury would hang
 It is expected that motion for new trial will be made.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Injunction Case Dismissed.

Chancellor Jesse c. Hart disposed of the litigation that has been pending in his court regarding the attempt of Professor s. D. Lucas to have Pro- lessor T. Futrall removed from the superintendency of the State School for the Blind, and himself installed in the position. by dismissing the peti- tion for an injunction for want of Jurisdiction to try and determine the same, adding that the legal remedy of Professor Lucas was by proceedings in the nature of quo warranto and not by injunction. In delivering his decree Chancellor Hart stated that Professor Futrall was in possession claiming to be superintendent That equity could only take jurisdiction of such case where some peculiar facts were alleged, such as immortality or some other acts on the part of Pro- lessor Futrall that could be detri- mental to the interests of the blind children. The case attracted unusual attention because of the prominence given to the contentious of both prin- cipals. each claiming he was the legal superintendent
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
AER0NAUTIC CUP RACE
Start Made From Saint Louis by Nine
 Cars Competing in Second Race.

St Louis. Drifting along in the air just west of north, when lost to view in the haze of falling night and with q freshening southeast breeze behing them. nine big balloons | left St Louis in the race of the Second international AeroHautie Cup Race.
 A stiffer wind would have been more welcome to the occupants of the wicker cars which hung like tiny speeks beneath the great globular gas | lighted bags, but the five-mile breeze Of the lower air strata gave promise Of splendid racing currents in the higher attitudes. The Germans, act ing on this theory, reached for their | courses right from the start. The French and English aeronauts were more conservative and selected a mid dle depth, while the Americans raced away al an altitude which seemed to take them just clear of trees and housetops.
 50 low, in fact. did two of the Amer | iean aeronauts balance their cars that there was grave danger of the baskets raking across the grandstand, and in tense excitement prevailed. The St. Louis. one of the largest balloons in the race. came so close to the stand that it was seized by a squad Of soldiers. swept back to safer start ing point and sent away two minutes after the official word to go was given. In the big race there are three bal looms representing America, three rep resenting Germany, two France and one England. The basket of each bal loon contains two occupants, the pilot and his aide. With a prospect of the breeze holding to the southeast and south, many predictions were made tonight that the final landing place of the winning balloon would be in Minnesota or one of the Dakotas. Others had the opinion that the up per currents would send the crafts further to the east. to find place of descent east Of Lake Michigan. The record of the race, established this year by Lieut.. Lahm of the United States army, in flight from Paris to
  is 402 miles, but each aeronaut in the contest today confidently expected to exceed that distance.
 The start was spectacular in the ex- treme, and was witnessed by d throng gathered in Forest Park, variously es- timated at from 1000 to 10000 per sons. All St. Louis gazed skyward during the late afternoon, but heavy pail of smoke obscured the view from the greater distances. The action of the Germans in taking the higher alti- tudes assisted materially in making the start the splendid spectacle that 1t was Floating away along three levels. as many as six of the balloons were visible at one time, the Ameri- can contestants being the first to dis appear in the haze along the horizon, The German balloon, Pommern. bright chrome yellow globe. number one in the race, was the first away, the start being made just 35 seconds after the scheduled hour of o'clock.
 The other contestants followed at intervals of five minutes. As each was sent away the great crowd broke into cheers, and until they were well out of view the occupants of the baskets were kept lowing and waving their hats in acknowledgment of the demonstrations of good wishes and good luck
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
~--@-N ( ARKANSAS \ ESTATE NEWSQ
Alive With Boil WeeviIs.

A stalk of cotton, which, upon exam fnation was found to be alive with in sects pronounced to be genuine Mexi- can boil weevils, was brought from a plantation near Hope, to be exhibit ed at the Hampstead county fair. The stalk was selected for its size. frHitage and healthy color, and with nc thought that 1t was infested with weevils. The insects were to be seen on the cotton in the various stages, from the small grub, or worm. to the adult weeyil, and there WAS scarcely boil on tho large stalk that had not been pune tured by the weevil and in which de posits of eggs had not been made by the pest.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
May Purchase Park

Some time ago the Little Rock Rail- way and Electric Company offered to sell to the city. to be used as park, the six blocks comprising West End park, for s30,0OO in consideration of the pavement of certain streets with brick instead of asphalt. An other proposition presented at the same time is for the unconditional sale of the four blocks comprised in the West End park, exclusive of that portion now used as d baseball park. for s40,000. Neither of these proposi- tions have been acted upon, but it is believed that it will come up for action within few days The street railway people. it is understood. Fane the park at s600O0, and have made the offer to sell at what they claim is a greatly reduced price in an endeavor to prevent the pavement of West Fifth street With asphalt.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
To Make Changes.

From time Co time the Board of Pen i iitentiary Commissioners have made changes in the handling of the State conyicts and that still further changes are contemplated was manifested by the action of the board in authorizing Acting Governor \ Q Piudall to visit the state farm whenever convenient, and as 1t may seem necessary ta him. | and deal with matters there as it ap- pears in his judgment to be for the successful operation of the pententi- ary system. The authority to do this was given to Acting Governor Piudall in written order signed by Secretary of State 0. C Ludwig. State Auditor A. F. Moore and Commissioner Guy R. Tucker, and Is as follows. Where as. The next regular meeting of the Penitentiary Board is not due until some time next month. and eondi- tions now confronting the board re quiring immediate attention. and some one interested with authority from the board. we, the undersigned members of the Penitentiary Board do hereby authorize the acting governor. Hon. x. o. Pindall, to make such trips to the state farm in Lincoln county as may to him seem necessary in dealing with the levee situation. the cotton picking situation there. the labor situation there. concerning return of the con yicts or a removal of them to the other camps of the state and all other mat ters incident to the proper manage ment of the farm, and we each promise at the next meeting of the board to ratify the action of the acting governor in this behalf" In accord ance with this order and the author fly vested in him, Acting Governor Pindall left Thursday on his first visit to the farm. and will spend several days there looking over the situation and giving orders for such changes as in his opinion will rebound to the ben efits of the plantation.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Takes Appeal of Packers.

Washington, Oct-The Supreme Court of the United States Monday took jurisdiction of the meat packers case wherein the Armour, Swift, Mor- ris and Cudahy Packing Companies were fined 1000 each for accepting a preferential from the Chicago Burling- ton and Quincy Railroad Company, on shipments of meat for export from Mississippi river points to the Atlantic seaboard. The case involves the ap- plicatien of the Elkins act to export shipments. The motion for a writ of certiorari was granted
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Peculiar Accident.

John Newton. a 16-year-old boy of Camden, was accidentally shot in a peculiar manner. He was standing on the bank of lake a few miles from Camden wth a party of boys, when one of them threw a tin can in the air and shot at it with a rifle. When the can fell 1t struck the trigger of shotgun lying in a boat in the lake and discharged it. The full load struck young Newton in the feshy part of the right hip. seooping out great hole in the flesh.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Conference Meets At Bentonville.

The Arkansas Conference of the NJ. E. Church, South, meets at Benton vile. November 9th in it's 72nd an nual session. Bishop F k. Hendrix of Kansas City will preside This con ference, one of three in the State. has. within its purlieus about 27,oo0 mem bers, and about 40o church edifices. These congregations are ministered to by about loo preachers. and there are about p surperannuates in the conference
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Transcript Filed.

The transcript in the case of John Shell, convicted in the Clark Circuit Court on the charge of robbery and sentenced to four years in the penf tentiary was filed in the Supreme Court recently on writ of error Shell is serving his term in the peni- tentiary, and, according to the peti tion for appeal, it is shown that the man he is alleged to have robbed was unknown to the prosecution. and up 10 the present has not been identified
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Found Dead In Road.

The dead body of NJ. NJ. Gillian was found i'll the road near Newport re gently. He had been hauling lumber and his team became frightened and ran away. throwing him out 10 instant death. The team taking the family ef the dead man to the scene of the aCci- dent also ran away, wrecking the sur rey, but none of the occupants were iniMred.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Fair At Carlisle.

The second annual fair of the Cen tral Arkansas Fair Association has been inaugurated at Carlisle with flat tering prospects. The agricultural ex- hibit is said to be very fine, while the live stock displayed promises g ex- eeed anything ever witnessed at a county fair in Arkansas. The pro gram also calls for continuous racing during the four days of the fair. and there will be two running and three harness races daily.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Poultry Show At Nashville.

The Nashville Poultry Association will hold it's first annual show on JanH- ary s, , and 10, 1908, at Nashville. George NJ. Knebel of Waco, Texas, said to be one of the best authorities on poultry in the United States, and one of the judges at the St. Louis Worlds Fair and at the Jamestown Exposition, has been secured to judge the exhibit.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Trial Now On.

The trial of Mayor w c. Faucette of Argenta and former Mayor Frank Gumnock Of Barring Cross. who are under charge of a conspiracy to bribe the jury in the trial of Senator A. T. Gross at PerryYille last August, is in progress in the Pulaski County Cir cult Court before Judge Robert F. Lea
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Will Establish Two Parks.

The Fort Smith Public Park and Boulevard Association has been formed for the purpose of formulating plans to raise sl ,000,oOO to be spent in roads and parks al Fort Smith. One project is to build a boulevard % miles long, circling the city, to be known as the Cliff drive. It is also proposed to establish two new parks.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Consumptive Pardoned.

Henry Cunningham. convicted in the Jackson Circuit Court February, 1906. on the charge of grand larceny and sentenced 10 two years in the penI- tentiarE. has been granted g pardon Jy Acting Governor Pindall Cunning ham is suffering from an incurable case of tuberculosis and his pardon Was urged by the Penitentiary phy- sician at the state convict farm.
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Planted seventy-Five Years Ago.

The first apple tree planted in Arkansas is said 10 have been brought from Tennessee seventy-fve years ago by William Skelton and planted about mile northwest of Fayetteville on what is now known as the Cardwell farm. This tree from which many others have been grafted was still alive only d few years ago
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Paid Charter Fees,

The American Lumber and Manu featuring Company of Pittsburg, has filed a certificate of it's incorpora ton with the secretary of state and paid its charter fees amounting to s1.000 The company is capitalized at s200,000, and designates the secretary of state as its agent in Arkansas upon whom service of process may be had
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
New Bank Organized.

A new bank to be known as the Rose City Bank, has been organized in Little Rock, with a capital of s1D0. 000 J. NJ. Stewart is president of the bank, S D. Knox viee-president and A. II. Lange, secretary. The bank will be open for business iu about 60 days
The Monticellonian., 1907-10-24
Region of Sponge Divers.

In many of the Green islands div ing for spongos forms a considerable part of the occupation of the inhabi- tants. The natives make it trade to gather these, and their income from this source is far from contemptible