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The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Found =Rouoh Diamond.

W. C. Thompson of Texarkana re. gently picked up some small white stones about a mile and half out side the ci>y limits which he sus. pected might be valuable He ae. cordingly sent one of them to jew eler in St Louis for examination, and received # baek. together with note saving il was d genuine diamond and offering to pay MT. Thompson s50 for it. NIT. Thompson says there are quantities of stones to be found in that vicinity.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Corporaton aszs

The Bankers Real Estate and In vestment Company q Li,tle bock has filed articles oi incorporation and agreement in the ofice C Inc seere- tary of state. THe capita stock of tie company is slde Quo. of which sa.ooo has been subscribed by the corporations The stock has been divided into s4,doe hares q. S25 each.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Tried To Kill Wife and Self.

Robert Scott. d negro living in Lit. tie Rock, stabbed his wife. and then cut his own throat in an attempt to commit suicide His efforts proving he heat his head against a wooden beam and then jumped into the Arkansas river from which he was rescued bs some fishermen. Both Scott and his wife will recover.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Man Hurt When Pipe Esp,odrx

Tonawanda. N. Y.-Mi1e rsw x1g a Russian laborer. picked up ox ts.s street a pipe. which appeares n5 ss filled with tobacco and Hf B. z,a mediately there was terrific TT plosion, and both his eyes were hl0sx ont. his nose fattened out axt SSx scalp partly torn of. He viii i1zu4- ably die
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Board Of Trade co;,cn Report.

The cotton report selt oat by the Board of Trade recently states that planting in Arbansas is about half completed and that abo..t an of the old crop has been marketed Much cotton, the repol1 says, ls congested at concentratioa points. especially at Little Rock
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Revive Story of Sacrifice

St. Petersburg. Russi2-The ra- actionary papers have revived f11e oss stories of the disappearance Of Cgsgl4 tan children for use in saerlacex ssssx.. ing the Jewish passover, whics stAxa1s the rumors of approaching antiJsxixs outbreaks at the Russian Easier. 1Jws 2S, but as far as ascertained faeze b little possibility of any outbrsska
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
In Honor of Xa,e SresidenY-

Washington Hadley IT Fale university was the prsneigs1 speaker and guest of honor A4 the banquet of the Washiasasa Yale Alumni association here Isss. night. Secretary of the Navy Mss- calf. a. head of the alumni assscizssea presided. The speakers inciuasd Jns- tice David J. Brewer of the supreme court of the United States
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Boy Accidentally Shof.

Boh Taylor. an 1S-yea--e-d boy liv- ing at Glow Was shot ia the abdomen with 6 pistol in the hands of Elmore Heron, another boy. recently. The boy had been examining the weapon, when it was discharged by accident. octh the boys are negroes.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
FeII Throuoh WindoW.

L. H. Johnson, carpenter, fell backward through q seeoad.story win dow al Van Buren. turned complete somersauit. ahghting sQuarely on his feet without sustaining any injuries MhateYer
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Mining h eaxte. County.

Several Joplin and Kansas City cap italists have been in Mountain Homs examining inc mineral prospects oi Baxter county. and are preparing t9 open up a humber Of prospects in the western paHt of the county in what is known as the Bruce Creek district.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
James Morris Commits Suicide.

James Morris committed suicide at his home near Conway by placing a shotgun under his chin and pulling the trigger. The charge of the gun tore off a good part Of his head Nor. ris. who was about - years old. had been suffering with a serious attack of rheumatism for several weeks.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Accidentally Shot.

Frank Chew. weilknoXn farmer living F miles west of Helena. near Barton, was dangerously vounded by the accidental discharge Of a pistol which he was cleaning. The ball en- tered his right breast and lodged in his shoulder.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Narrowly Escaped Death.

w R. Fellows of Rogers fell in front of a moving train al Siloam Springs recently, and was dragged some dis tance and cut and bruised about the head His escape from being run over and killed was miraculous.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Boy Died From Wounds.

Willie3 Gillenwater. a f2-year.old boy lir.fS near Lexa, died recently from the effects of wounds received at the hanGs of his 9:year-old brother. while the boys were engaged in targef nractice.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Craps Lead To killinq.

At Floyd Switch. near Bassetts. D miles south of TeXarkana, Will Harris and Nelson Stout. negro section hands. engaged ill d dispute over game of craps. Stout seized an axe and cut Harris head in twain. The murderer then escaped and is still at large.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Child Seriously Burned.

Little Noble Tarpley of Pleasant Plains was probably fatally burned while playing in the yard of her home recently. II Is not known how the accident occurred.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Killed By Freight Train.

Thomas Koakly. 25 years of age. and an employe of the Moro mill at Clio, fell between the cars of freight trair, a portion of which passed over his body cutting il in two at the
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Brought in Fifth We'll.

The 2.o0o.ooo foot well brought in recently on the Becker farm on the Massard prairie. near Fort Smith. brings the total flow in that district up to 25s0oa0d0 feet. The territory people have other wells in the neigh borhood nearly down to sand.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Purchased Mininq Property.

The Arbucllle Mining and Milling company, composed of New York cap italists. with a paid up capital stock of s152.100, has purchased mining property a Calamine, Sharp county, and will put in machinery and will begin the work of development al once
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
J. H. Parrish Dead.

J. II. Parrish. an old and respected citizen of Piggott died recently. He leaves wife and large family of children. all grown up.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Officer cIay,s sIayers t..arr.

Jefferson City, Mo-The sEgYen,r court heard arguments in fiae cs4- of convicts Vaughan, Ryan and Rag mond, convicted of having kStie6 ". f1cer John Clay in endeaverirs .9 sse cape from the penitentiary.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
A. L. Schader Dead.

A. L. schader. one of the wealthiest men in Arkansas. died al his home in Little Rock recently. from the ef- fleets of injuries received in a run away His wealth is estimated at half million dollars
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
France and the Birth Rate.

In all the great and little countries of Europe the number of births has never been so high as at present. France alone makes deplorable ex- ceDtion.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Will sstablish Plant at Batesville.

Parties from Indiana are making arrangements to establish an excel. sior plant at Batesyille They will use Cottonwood in the manufacture of the excelsior.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Stranger Cuts His Throat.

4 stranger who gave hls name as Par McRabe. attempted 10 commit suicide at Sheridan recently, by cut ting his throat three times, neither oae Of which is likely b prove fatal
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Died in W :ness Char.

F N. Bray et Atkins. died while in the Grand Jn!y room al Russell vile. heinz questioned by q juror. The first intimaJian ef lls condition was noticed from the fact that he could not answe. 5ntelieenu3.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Will Establish Barrel Factory.

The H. D. Williams Cooperage Com pany will erect at Leslie barrel fac tory with a capacity of l 900 barrels day. It proposes to finally make Leslie the central location for all it's exten- sive manufacturing interests.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Chief Rabbi peposrh.

London, England The 5ey1xs World says that Jacob Metzs s;ssss xsS bi at Jerusalem. has been .sxyazssa and that Elyahn Panisel has s-.E appointed to succeed him by sae sas- tan.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
.Enrv-Webh- Dead.

Henry Webb, one of ozark's most prorni,ent citizens. died recently al his home in that city, after an ill- ness of several years of stomach trouble
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Seriously Wounded a, Social.

Harvey Martin shot Firth Malone through the abdomen al a social near Hut.ig seriously, if not fatally wound ing him. Both are well-known young men.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Plaster Deposit investigated.

An exneII from Kansas has been at Elberta making thorough investi- gation Of the plaster deposits in that vicinity.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Rorinn For Oil

The Lincoln Milling and Mining As sociatton is drilling for oil near smith vile, Lawrence county. The drill will go to a septA Of $,o00 feet unless oil can be discovered closer to the sur face.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Louis and the Rest of Us.

Louis XIV had an idea that the world would come to an end when he died. The difference between Louis and most other men is that he said it fD,,J
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
First and Second ThouoI,ts.

In matters of conscience first thoughts are best; in matters Of pru- dence last thoughts are the best Hall
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Mrs. Nettie McNeii Dead.

After lingering illness of over two months duration Mrs. Nettie McNeil died at her home in Hazen recently.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Twe.csnt Rate Lay in Effect.

The two-cent railroad rate recent ly established by the Arkansas Gen eral Assembly. is now in effect on all railroad lines within the boundaries of Arkansas that are affected by the provisions of the new law. Arkansas is the ffth state in the west to have two-ccnt rate law governing all railroads with system over eighty miles in length. and the third state in which the law is in effect. The states which have the two-cent rate law are: Ohio, Indiana. Nebraska. Missouri and Arkansas. Only in Ar. kansas, Ohio and Nebraska. however. are the laws now in effect
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

That Inc seventeen circuit judges of the State are moi yet certain of ihe g, ,ooe year voted 10 them by the Senate on Wednesday was evidenced by the notice given bY Senator Amis Thursday that he would move to reconsider the vote by which the Harrison bill passed. on the ground that he and Senator Montgomery had voted on the measure in the belief that the saiaries were to be only S2.5Wi per annum. As the hill passed hy only few votes in the first place. II ls ohvi- ons that the motion to reconsider will pre- vail
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Death as a Friend.

Death is a friend of ours: and he that is not Ready to entertain him is not at home-Baeon.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
Crave sobbinq Case Nolle erossed.

The ease of ex-Mayer J. Y. Roberts of Searcy, on a charge of venue to Lee county, has been nolle pressed The case against J. V. Roberts Is yet fresh in the minds of the reading pub lie lie was charged with compiicity in 2 robbery of grave at Searey three years ago and With palming off the body of man named Pitts as the body of Dr \. G. Lightle, who was a young physician of the town. %ho car -ied s2l.0no ef Fife insurance al the .ime. Nearly all of the insurance money was collected. but later re. turned to the insurance companies Dr. Liehtle died some time after the grave robbery.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
With the Comino of Aoe

Age does not make us childish. as some say. Il finds us true children Goethe
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Every legislative session in Arkansas for years has had brought before il bill for the segregation of the taxes for edu= eatiauai purposes aS between the races, bu never has one before been dignfied with passage in either body until when Thursday inc House responded to an elo quent plea from Mir Owens of Miller cBun- Y and hy small ma jorty endorsed his bill on thls subject
 The Owens bill provides that the school funds obtaincd by taxation of personal property and real estate. and all other rev enues of whatever source paid into the couufy and state treasury bY the white race shall he disbuEsed and paid to the sup port and maintenance of the white schools only. and the amount of funds paid Into the county and state treasury by IaNatt1n of personal property and real estate and all other revenues paid by the ealorad Fare. shall he dlsbHrsed and paid to the sup port of the colorcd schools
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The Senate Tuesday morning pa ssed he Moore TIeartsil bmeket shop bill ny a uhanimous vote. thereby showing the dis approval =of the pper House for the tao ties hal had been resnrted to to render the Set invalid
 pill was introduced hY Senator Amis asking the State to appropriate S3I 00o for fhe erection of levee Al the state conv.t farm in Lincoln county The work Is td be done by the Auburn and Lin wood lever districts operating in conjunc. tion with the Peniten iary Board
 Tn, Senate adjourned al noon in hnnar Of thf visit of William Jennings Bryan
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

\ resolution by Senator Rowland auth or,king The secretary of thc Senate to pay all tle pxpeases incurred in the last ill- ness and funeral of the late Senator Thomp- san was passed in the Senate Saturday.
 Representative Iughlett Coleman of Ar kansas county has been quite indisposeds for the past week. and has gone to his home in Dewitt where he will remain several dl ', rncnDeIate
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The Committee on State Lands favor ably recommended the bill by Senator Me Knight prohibiting foreigners from own ing land in the state. The Intent of the measure Is ta prevent any man who Is moi a citizen of the United States and does not live in thlS country 10 buy up land m Arkansas and keep it unimproyed waiting for a rise In value. He declared that many square miles of land were held in Ar kansas in this manner and the progress of entire communities WAS retarded by the refusal of these persons 10 improve the land or to sell 1t to those who would st a req, sonable price
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The rrglllar flood Of patiiions asking fhe passage of the Browning lee bill. or some similar measurs that provides re lief for the insurance condition was again fhe featare af tAe early morning session Monday.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The university dehcencY appropriation bill was up before the House Tuesday, but the noon recess came before final ac- ton was taken on tine first item of the bill, and That body was Not in session during the afternoon, having adjourned in order h hear the address of N | Bryan Sev eral hills nf local interest were considered. five of which were passed
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The House went into q Committee of the Whole Friday to ceasider the niYefsity item. for S23.00p for teachers salaries was amended to furnish only S2o.ooo.
 The bill by senator Patterson to pro vide for stenographer for the auditors office was passed by a vote of I3 to 2.
 Senate Iil No. 13a, by senator Arnold which prevents the catching of fish. except ny hook and line passed the House by large maiorty. The bill exempts thieote Woodruff and Ouachita.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The Quinn bill which makes inc His foriesl and Memorial Society of fine state the custodian of the old state capitol build ing after fhe offices have been removed to ihe new building was passed on in the afternoon and will be returned to the House with q report that il dp pass Members of fhe society were present. as was Mr. Quins when the committee passed on the measure Judge Triebcr was among those who fav pred the keeping of the old state capitol intact as memorial aud historical insti- tuition
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

Al inc request of Senator DeRossitt. l. & Hawkins. secretary of the ttood Roads As sociation. is drawing Hp bill for tntrodue- ion in inc Senate appropriating S2', ,ooo for a survey of a proposed road between Fort Smith and Memphis by way of Little Rock and Pine Rfuf. The idea K to con sirnct q highway across the entire state through the principal cities of Arkansas The road k tn be n' macadam and iS to b. a model one in all respects. Al present all that is desired is a preliminary SNrvey ef tho route. after which means will h~ de viSed whereby funds for the construction of the highway can b. secured.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The Statc Capitol Investigating Com. mitfr keeps up its rcgfJtar session. and |, amassng a quantity of testimony which will be submitted to the Lrsisiatare when fha iaai report k made. Fh, inycstga ion k also held behnd closed doors.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

Friday was House day in the senate. and q number af bills wrre considered all of local nature
 Senator Oldham asked thai the r1Ilns hH ssSpendnd and introduced Senate Bill No 4ui ttapitol eommittecl. for the purpose nf aunropriating S2,5Oo for thr purpose of na yipr thr exnenses of inc joint Gapitol commitfee Senate went into Committee of The Whole and considered the bill. Tn" cseamitfee recommended the passage of the
 Tho r,,i,5S were also suspended in order to consider the bill of Senator Mccall which calls for creating drainage board and taxation of land for drainage nurposes Rifl was read the third time and passed by vote of 25 to i.
 The Senate was not in s.ssion during the afternoon
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-18

The Committee on Acricuifure recon mended that the measure by Senator Toney providing heavy penalties for the theft Of dogs be reported unfavorabiy. The com miffae agreed that the sentiment in the bill was good but the penalty in the measure was oHt of proportion 10 the crime. For the failure to advertise the finding of dog belonging 10 someone else q person was liable under the Honey bill to term in the penitentiarv. The bill was introduced by fhe senator from Jefferson at the request or fox hunters of the state who have heen tornis -d with the theft of valuable dogs and the committee was of the opinion thai the measure had been drawn mp by some man who was in a passion al the tiaft oyer the loss of valuable canine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
AFTER THE RAILROADS

SEATTLE, May IS. - Plans to
compel railroads to make reason
able rates and for a prompt ship
ment Of freight have Just been
completed by the Seattle CONNER
cial club. II also wants the CO.
operation of similar organizations
throughout the Pacific states. 1t
Is suggested that the various
bodies join in the memorial, ask
ing President Roosevelt to aid in
the matter and also to do all in
his power to increase the carrying
capacity and the double tracking
OF the isthmian railroad, and that
line OF steamers be operated on
both sides Of Panama in connec-
ton with the railroad.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
NOTICE TO
HOME BUILDERS

1t will be to the advantage of
home-builders and contractors to
call on the VIM. B. Coffee Plumb
ing Co., 1912 A street, and get
their prices and estimates on
plumbing work, We carry a large
and select stock of the newest and
most up-to-date fixtures and are
prepared TO handle work on short
notice and give satisfaction in
every respect. We have in our
employ first-olass mechanics, alb
solutely trustworthy. 1t costs no
more to have the Oldest plumbing
firm in the city do your work
than others that are not near so
responsible. Our motto is: I'VE
guarantee everything we do"
Vim. B. Coffee Plumbing Co.
Phone Main 670. s*%
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
CHEMED THUMBS

George Brown and T. Daniel,
both colored, entered into a fistlc
argument in a South Pacific ave
nue. saloon last night and when
discovered by Police Captain Oh
sen, each fighter had the others
thumb in his mouth and was
chewing viciously. 1t looked too
much like cannabalism and besides
each one was badly battered up, SO
they We're sent to the police sta
ton on a charge Of fighting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
EXPENSIVE JUNK

Although alleging that he was
not a junk dealer, but merely the
employe of one, and therefore not
liable, l.. Talkoff was neverthe-
less fined S25 and costs in police
court yesterday afternoon for buy
ing junk from minors. The testi-
mony of Mrs. Thompson, zl0 St.
Helens avenue, and her two child
rem, and the statement of the man
himself showed that Talkoff par
ticlpated in the buying Of Junk.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
TlGE GETS GAME ALL RIGHT

ment later, in an attempt to catch
brennan off the sack, Walsh threw
high and Kirby came home, Shea
followed him shortly. Brad
ley's hard luck was not over, for
in the ninth he broke his thumb
while catching a ball. Herne, who
was released by Vancouver to
make room for the new manager,
Mcintyre, was signed by Dug
dale last night and he will play
shortstop while Harper is out OF
the game. Pitcher Hickey has
been released.
Score III L.
Seattle ...1O21OO0O0A Z
Tacoma ...0O1 O0O2O s-6 II
Batteries-Walsh and Stanley;
Chaflin and Shea.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
FATAL CAR ACCIDENT

EVANSVILLE, Ind, May 18.-
While several strike sympathizers
aboard street car yesterday
were making trouble for strike
breakers who were driving the
car, the car Jumped the track,
plunged into building, killing
one and injuring three others.
Bessie Cohn, IS months old, was
killed, and the conductor was fa-
tally hurt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
WIFE OF ENGINEER
SEEKS DIVORCE

Lucy Holway filed suit for di-
yorce in the superior court yes
terday afternoon against Joseph
4. Holway, an engineer in the en-
pioy of the city. Mrs. Holway al
leges cruel treatment. stating that
her husband has Il violent temper,
and that because of his conduct
is In fear of her life. She also
claims that on May 10 the defend
ant slapped her and ordered her
out of the house, and that on May
l3 he had been drinking and lock-
ed and nailed up the house so
she could not enter. She asks for
$500 temporary alimony and $3.50.
attorneys fees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
L0WELLS WIN FIRST CANE

The Lowells' champions of the
North End division In the Gram
mar School Athletic league, this
morning took the first game of a
series of three to decide the city
championship, from the Edisons,
the champions of the South Side,
by a score of to 3.
The contest took place on the
new ball park amid the cheering
of several hundred rooters from
the schools.
The score for the game by in
nings was as follows:
Lowels 80. % 3 0 1 0 0 0 2-7
Edisons .....O 002O 90 o.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
THREE NEW TRAINS

Tacoma is TO have three new
trains, according to the Northern
Pacific schedule that takes effect
June 2.
Instead of No. from the East,
continuing on the way to Port
land, new train, No. 4, will
leave Tacoma for the South. 9th
er trains, for which no time has
yet been set, wifi run to Buckley
and South Bend. A new train
viii also be established between
Seattle and Bellingham.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

(At) Boston j, Chicago 5.
tAt) New York "a. st. Louis
10.
lA0 Philadelphia 4, Cinoin-
natl ~.
Cato Brooklyn 0, Pittsburg 1.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
~ st. Louis rs, Philadel-
phia i.
lAt) Detroit 3, New York 5.
tA) Chicago ]. Washington 4.
Cato Cleveland 6, Boston s.
COAST LEAGUE.
(AD Portland z, Frisco 6.
tAtl 'Frisco-Los Angeles z.
Oakland 5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1907-05-18
PENALIZE
STREET RAILWAY

SEATTLE, May 1s.-The Civic
union of this city last night adopt
ed a resolution calling for a city
ordinance providing that a 2-cent
fare only be exaeted from
'standees and strap hangers" by
the Seattle Electric company.