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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-14
Mark Stiles Secret H.
"HHn BY NARY EL-oa PHILLIPS MH
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by MARY ELsoN PHILIPS.

fine but gloomy old mansion not far from
Colchester. SO he wrote him a pressing
invitation.
Come up and share my bachelors lone
illness. old chap, and well have a few
pleasant days together"
Perhaps Ferdinand Horley felt he wanted
something pleasant in his life just at
present for to contemplate bills that he
could not pay and writs that he could not
evade was anything but a cheering pros
poet. He argued to himself that he was
u~ncommoDly hardly used. Here was a
young fellow Of Internationally who had
never known "A moments care, after a
brief but brilliant career at school and col
lege, suddenly stumbling into a position OF
ease and plenty for the remainder Of his
life while here was he, himself. just on
the verge OF bankruptcy, living from hand
to mouth, dependent on the mercy Of his
tormenting creditors. Why they had been
20 long suffering he hardly knew, except,
perhaps. it might be on account of the
little fiction he invented of Julian's exceed
ingly frail state Of health, which might
result in sudden collapse at any moment.
But in time that would do no good. His
position was really desperate. Then. after
a long evening thinking, a new light had
CLEANED in his eyes, not a pleasant one, and
he got up hastily, found pen and paper. and
wrote OIL to his cousin.
The result of the letter was satisfactory.
Julian would willingly exchang" the gloomy
surroundings of his ancestral home, where
he knew so few friends, for the delights OF
gay London.
there was yet another inducement for his.
acceptance. Mrs. Molyueux, his nearest
neighbour in the district, was to be in
town, and Fcdore. her daughter, accom-
panied her. Ferdinand IIorley was deeply
in low. with Fodorc, having met her several
times at his uncle's house in Southam. But
Julian had won her heart.
you are going to town, too?" she said
In her sweet, winning manner, when he
appriscd her OF his intention. "HOw de-
hrhtful. | will see that mother sends you
a card for my birthday ball. It is on the
2Gth of January. And, Of course, we must
not forget your cousin. Mr.. Horley, as you
will be staying with him.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-14

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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-14

ABROAD.
Sext year, OLD chap. ven dine togetner
al southam Hall. But I'm glad to Keep
sst dawn =, ny uon'sht' ne REMARKED aS 'ne'
- ~.
Juiian not forsetting to greet Marx
Stlies with a pleasant, frank smile.
everi"' ' you "0A ''" ~
,,1o when MARX bowed. he mad oeen IN
have bimsei;, anu hne" exactly no" " pc
"I,,s ,ha IT,. 49,. ,,,.,,uA, ;.
he said hut we don't any Of ms rrety
younper., nut VIC aon' any u" sr'TS
rhs. A..
nnhem thE onnner was Drought In, and very
iiit,in Ferd \, was, But juan noticed now
succeeded each ntber WSa, hod co,mn te
him JuIian acarootu , 10. IN :"
tious and peevish, then downright quarrel
some. Once or twice Julian had to bite his
ups TO prevent a hasty answer which might
nave PROVOKED iurther strife.
And he was drinking a great deal Of
wine, that he noticed also, his face getting
redder and rcdder as the dinner progressed.
was dessert In he vot thrnnyb 90, ~ nniv
he could hold his tongue and not reply to
MS cousins insulting remarks all might yet
be well. At last came the climax. With an
insidious smile. Ferdinand made some dis
paraging remark about Fedoree Molyneux.
II suppose the old woman wants N tran
youy" he said coarsely. She tried for me
course. YOU are the bigger Ash n lana
That's why She followed Won I'm here
suppose, and brought the pretty Fedore to
bait her hook with"
A s~cornful laugh followed the words.
Julian, stung beyond endurance throw,
down hfx knife and fork, and sat up
squarely.
aWha, 40 you mean by that. Ferdinand?
apologize this moment, n you do not wish
me 10 iea'e the taDie ana your society,"
Ferdinand chuckled inwardly. His scheme
was succeeding beyond his hopes.
growl. Il mean every word I said. They're
a pair OF Nh and dourh,er
You're not the first man they've angled for,
~ wager You re an easily gulled fool,
The next instant a pair of strong hands
.Irnsov those uordu " cot, ru,,o, {, ,,,
ear. "Ttnsay them, or Fl" throttle YOU -
Tho ,wo c,o..d jonathan no ,o,n,o -,
maniacs. but Julian had the advanta ure He
inwsd him IN ,be mi nava o. ,na' III MS f h3ond a.
m"eu nih .me ausu''as.. ms Diooa wa
or, be inunh and her U up" e nnu''ea 'he
a., w. a., NV ,.1n'
terfuge with which he was surrounded.
AFTER valniy endeavoring to throw him.
Juiian saw mis- advantage. and with a quick
movement dashed his adversary back. With
a heavy crash he fell. his head coming in
contact with the SHARP, edge Of the fender.
Of blood making its way down his face. and
streaming on to his Immaculate shirt front.
This was the signal In rushed MARI
Stiles. angry and ind,ypant at his rnnm
being turned. as he exn1essed if into "not-
house and brawliny tayern =" "a" NV
uya.,.
nou We 1one u now, Mr.. Juiian! ne ex.
cialnieo' ny lo'e' Out you've killed him -
White as q statue the young man
leaned over the PROSTATE body.
He placed his hand upop the hear
There was not The faintest mnve,nan, rho
wounded mans -" law s seemed %' To drop. i bis
head rolled back upon the floor. bis ewes
went up til nothing but the whites were
visible.
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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-14

We want, Men and won;sn in every state TO sell our Popular
Goods. Big TrOnts. Quick Sales. Agents make $1,000 To
$500 90 monthly; 40 can you; Free TO Agents, Fine
Jewelry. Gold Watches. Write quick for territory and Quick
Sales rlan. Easy Money for you.
THE HOLT MFG. co, Dept. 43, Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Reliaion. the Remedy.

New York. Feb.-Justice David ]. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court told the congregation in the Broadway Tabernacle Sunday that, in his opinion, religion was the prinei= pal factor by which the negroes of the South could be converted into yalu- able asset of the nation We know that there is ignorance, crime and immortality among the negroes,' he said, and it remains with us to change present conditions so that they will become a helpful factor in civi. liZation and progress. l believe that there is a divine providence which will so shape our history that the negro will be q helpful factor We must all assist in bringing about this end Industrial development, cleanli- ness, education and other benevolent and useful things are good for the negro, but l believe nothing will help him so much as the influence of the cross of Christ, and nothing will so move him to being a good and useful citizen as the gospel of the Prince of Peace"
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
THREATEN WAR
CUBAN LIBERALS SIGN STATE MENTS THAT THEY WILL FIGHT UNLESS AMERICANS WITH
 DRAW,

New York. Feb-A report from
 Havana says that open, signed threats of war against the United States If it does not get out of Cuba are now being made by the leaders Of the Lib eral party. to whom everything has been given by the American provis- ional government, except absolute control. The party Is insatiable, and impatient over the delay of the Amer ican withdrawal, when. il was prom. ised they would be left masters of Cuba. These leaders, the report says. resent the suggestion of the conser- vatiye classes that an American pro tectorate might be a surer guarantee of peace than the unbridled rule Of any Cuban faction. The report quotes an article by Gen. del Casteilo, in Fl Rebel De. Liberal organ. in which he insists that the "Imbee;les" who favor protectorate must he struck down and that if annexation or proteeterate come war will follow.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK
AN EPiTOME OF THE MOST M PoRTANT EVENTS AT HOME
 AND ABROAD.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH
A Carefully Digestcd and Condensed
 Compilation of Current News items, Domestic and Foreign.
CONGRESS.

The senate passed the conference fe- port on the immigration bill.
 Congressman Shackleford of Mis- souri has introduced resolution with object of eurbing power of the speak CT.
 The senate has adopted q resolution extending cordial support to the pres ident in any steps he may deem il wise to take in relation to Congo af- fairs, under certain conditions.
 House committee on library has de cided to make favorable reports on bills to erect monuments in Washing ton to Benjamin F. Stephenson, found CT of the Grand Army of the Republic, and to Capt. John Ericsson, who built the iryhclad monitor.
 Senator latterson has Introduced a bill providing for the acquisition of railroads by the government. The bill was ordered to lie on the table, and 1t is expected the Colorado senator will address the senate concerning it.
 The president sent to the senate the new treaty with the republic of Santo ltOUllnSO relative tO lIit ItNthhCo oi that eeantry. The new agreement is confined entirely to the matter of the collection of revenues.
 The senate broke all records 5y passing bills at the rate of b a mn ute for one hour and six minutes-99l bills in all During the procedure Senator MeCumber was the only sen saor on the floor. Vice-President Far banks presided.
 The senate committee on foreign relations has authorized favorable report on q general treaty of the pow CTS looking to the suppression of the liquor traffic in Africa, by enforcing 2 prohibitiye tariff.
 At Mount Pleasant, "a, Warren Peckwith has been granted divorce from jessie Lincoln Beekwith, a daughter If Robert Lincoln and a granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln. Beckwith alleged desertion. The cou- pie was married several years ago.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Mine Explosion.

Monterey, Mex, Feb.-A report from Las Esperanzas, Coahuila, says that thirtNnine men are known to be dead and twelve injured as a result of an explosion of gas in the coal mine at that place. The list of killed and injure! may be extended to sev- enty. as that number of men are be- lieved to have been in the mine at the time of the accident. which occur red at o'clock Monday afternoon. The explosion at Las Esperanzas oc- cured at D. m. in the Conquista mine No. 3. Thirty dead bodies have been taken out of the mine, and it is estimated that 75 more are yet in the mine
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

The hunting lodge of Col Moses Netmore, in Tracey county, Missouri, was destroyed by fire. This is where Col. W. j. Bryan has so often hunted deer and wild turkey.
 Eleven hundred mechanics on Mis- souri Pacific and Iron Mountain roads quit work, refusing management concessions.
 Interstate commerce commission de- clines to issue general order for re- funding overcharges on the ground that it would lead to the payment of rebates.
 Meramae grants may be allowed Clamorgan heirs by house committee on private claims.
 The shah of Persia sent message to parliament granting all the popu- lar demands, including formal recog- hilton that the country .5 under con stitutional government.
 A mortgage for $1S,000, 900 has been filed at Atlanta, Ga, by the Seaboard Air Line.
 An American newspaper man named Ellis has returned from the famine district in China. He reports that heavy fall of snow has stopped the digging of weeds for food by the people, and that the deaths from cold and starvation are increasing.
 w. H. Dickinson, liberal, having of ferd a bill in the English house of commons to give the suffrage to mar ried and rate-paying women, the "suffragettes' have decided to cease their campaign pending the discussion of the bill.
 Liberal shipments of wheat from Argentina has caused a decline in the worlds markets. The lowest in that country this year. tit is summer in Argentina), has been very satisfac- tory.
 Gov. Cummins wants Iowa legisla- fure to pass important bills and ad- journ within a month; favors 2cent fare and primary measures.
 Cuban liberals threaten war with United States unless protectorate is withdrawn.
 Officials of southeastern railway lines say that double tracking must be deferred owing to lack of capital for carrying out improvements.
 Wall street spectators have learned that the president has not undergone q change toward the combination of capital.
 The wife of Joseph B. Bolton, of the Thaw jury, died of double pneu- monia, thus calling halt in the cele- brated case.
 Both the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways report that they have established through connections with the east. and there will now be a general movement of the vast quan- tity of freight that has been strung along botA lines from Seattle to Chi. .cago.
 Preliminary hearing in Iroquois the. atre fire case at Chicago showed the states chief obstacle was reluctance of women who survived horror to tell their experiences in court.
 Shipments of cotton are of record proportions. About SD per cent re ceived a.s English peri is American
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
LEGISLATIVE NOTES

Aldermen who move from the wards they represent during thei. tenure of office will sacrifice their office g4der a bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Holland which was reported on fayoraby by the Commit tee on Public Buildings and Grounds The bill provides that only resident of a ward shall be a candidate for alderman, and in case of election to his office the aldermen shall reside permanently in the ward he selected to represent or be removed from office by removal from the ward and that special election shall be held to fill the vacancy.
 The Senate committee on corporations Monday recommended the Mckenzie anti cigarette bill which prohibits the sale ex. posture for sale, giving away, manufacture or possession of cigarettes of any kino or cigarette materials for gale. for passage
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Mines Still Closed.

All the coal mines in the Spadra dis. trict, Johnson county, are idle pend- ing agreement between the miners and mine=owners under the mine run law. The mines are flooded and great damage is being done as re- suit. Business of every class is para lyzed on account of the suspension of work at the mines. A committee of ten mine-owners and business men went to Little Rock recently 0 pre- sent their side Of the case to the legislature
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21

President Moore of the Senate Is acting governor during the absence of ,;overnor Little in Texas. In assuming the office h. said to the Senate:
 T regret more than words can expresx the conditions that require me 10 leave this body and temporarily occupy the gov ernor's chair l shall agree 10 all biiis that pass both houses, and no opposition should be expected from me on any nes sure that the legislature thinks is gOoa for the state of Arkansas
 have given serious consideration to the auction of how my successor here sbouII be chosen. There is nothing in the statuie by which we can proceed. Therefore I ask the leave Of the Senate to temporarily appoint presiding officers from day fa day until the law of the matter Is fully deter mined
 1 shall begin at the beginning of the roll call and go down the list day hs daS.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Two Widows contesting for Dover.

A novel contest is pending in the Polk County Court at Mena. It is the contention of two widows over the estate of R. F. Johnson, who was killed about a year ago near Big Fork. The estate is valued at about $2,500. The status of each widow has not been fully explained to the court, and exi- dence is to be taken within the next few days which Judge Prickett hopes will enable him to render a just de- ciSion
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
The Salary.

London, Feb.-The British embassy at Washington is now the best paid post is the British diplomatic service, the salary of the ambassador having been raised with the appointment of Minister Bryce to s50,000 year. Paris. which up to the present had been considered the best paid post in the service. pays only s45,000. Wash ington has heretofore ranked with St. Petersburg in the matter of salary.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Six Drowned.

Highland Light. Mass, Feb.-Six seamen lost their lives when the Phil adelphia and Reading Coal Company's barges Girard and Alaska went ashore and broke up during storm off this point Two men, the captain of the Girard, and ono seaman, were saved. They were hauled ashore in the brooches bouy by members of the Highland Light life-saving crew.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Organ Money.

Bloomington, H., Feb.-The mem. bers of the Second Christian church Sunday contributed 300 to cover the shortage of s1 900 in the accounts of Helen Dixon, the young woman, GUS todian of the organ fund Miss Dix on who was indicted by the Grand Jury Saturday for embezzlement, for gery and larceny. took s1 300 which had been raised for the purchase of new church orgah
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Model County Farm Building.

Efforts are being put forward at Fort Smith to build county farm building that will be model for every county in the state of Arkansas. It is proposed to invest $25,000 in the construction of the building. Plans have been agreed upon, and as soon as practicable the work on the build ing will be commenced
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
1000 Bales Lost.

Alexandria, La. Feb.-The Lucas Boazman Line steamboat Red River sank here while trying to make a land ing. The boat had large cargo of about 1000 bales of cotton and other merchandise and was fully insured. None of the crew was injured. The accident was apparently due to leak in the vessels hull
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21

The training of members Of the House in their various vacations asserts itself chiefly among the representatives who are engaged in the practice of law In addressing the House a few days ago Rep resentatlve Rowel began his remarks with "Gentlemen of the jury and Wednesday, during a discussion Representative XII lough in summing up, prefaced his resume with And now may it please the court " Both remarks caused much laughter.
 A hard fight was made on the floor of the House over the majority and minority re. ports in the Cartwright Webb contest, and numerous speeches were made. The main point involved was as to whether the cleo ton commissioners of Stone county had acted unlawfully in refusing to place the name of Cartwright on the ticket that was voted in the general election.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Superintendent Res ans.

Martin A. Eisele, superintendent oi the government reservation at Hot Springs has resigned after d request from President Roosevelt to that ef feet, and N. Scott Smith. secretary to Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior has been appointed in his place. This office pays S2, 800 per annum and pro vides handsome home for the super intendent The office has been con trolled by local politics and this is the first time a nonresident has se- cured the Dlum
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
A Narrow Escane

Leon Goldman of Little Rock. had a narrow escape from asphyXiation recently. and his life was only saved after seven hours hard work by his physicians Upon retiring it is thought that he struck the key jet with his thumb after turning off the light, and turned the gas on again. He owes his life to the fact that the jet was nnlv ahnnt nne.fourfh on
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
To Be Fred at Ozark.

Henry Bell and Bob Richardson, negroes, charged with the murder of Deputy Constable Jones in Crawford county, will be tried at Ozark Bell was tried at the last term of the Ozark Circuit Court where his case was taken on change of venue. was convicted and sentenced to death, but was saved by the Supreme Court. to which the case was appealed. Richardson. who testified in behalf of Bell at the lat ter's trial was arrested for eompli- city in the murder
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Struck With Axe.

A quarrel between members of surveying party near Mena resulted in the serious wounding of J. c. Witt who was cut across the head and shoulder with an axe by man named Calhoun, who afterwards skipped out and nothing is known of his where abDutS
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Flood Danger Passed.

New Orleans, Feh.-With the riv- CT I foot lower here than Monday and falling at Baton Rouge, indica- tions are that the high crest which originated in the Ohio valley floods several weeks ago has reached the gulf and the danger is practically over. The stage here is 19.7.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Judge Saunders Named.

Eugene D. Saunders has been nom- mated by President Roosevelt to sue. eeed the late Judge Parlange on the United States district bench. Judge Saunders has been for some years at the head of Tulane University.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
ProspectInn For Oil

The Becker Land and Development Company, which was organized at Harrisburg for the purpose of prospect ing for oil in Poinsett county has be. gun operations, and the drill is now working at depth of over 600 feet
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Plaintiff Given Damaqes.

k. c. Bruce. who was suing the Iron Mountain Railroad Company for s5,000 damages in the Lonoke Circuit Court on charge of venue from Faulkner claims that he and another man were assaulted by the negro porter on a dining car while they were attempt ing to climb over the railing on the car platform, in order not to miss the train
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Woman Refused to Talk

Mrs. Ellen C. Keith of Hot Springs who was arrested on a charge of as sault with intent to kill c. w. Bran denburg, has been adjudged insane and consigned to the county jail be- cause she refused to talk.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Shot While On His Way Home From
 Church

Chester Collier, a young white man living at Paragould. was shot four times by an unknown party while on his way home from church. The wounds are not believed to be fatal.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-21
Inheritance Tax.

According to report of the auditor made to the legislature there was paid into the State treasury during the pas, year on account of inheritance tax the sum of S91 ,407.65.