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The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Many American. Go to Canada.

Consul Harry A. Conant writes from Windsor that the total immigration from the United States into Canada for the four months of tic fiscal year July, August. September and 0eto- ber-was l7,907. as compared with 12.- s64 for the same period the year be- fore.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
"lt Knocks the jtchv

It may not cure all your ills. but 1t does cure one of the worst. It cures ter what it is called. where the sensa- ton is itch" it knocks 1t. Eczema, Ringworm and all the rest are relieved at once aud cured by one box. It's guaranteed. and it's name is Hunts Gurn
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Baby Burned to Death.

The =fye-months-old baby of da Traylor living near Magnolia, was buraAd to death recently. The babe was fastened in high chair front ing an open fireplace and while the mother was out of the room its cloth ine culInht fire.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Dnpf Defzv

The season of coughs and colds is not yet past-they will be prevalent fer some months 10 come. Do not neglect or experiment with them. Use the safe and sure remedy-simmons Cough Syrup. t heals the soreness and stops the eeught
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Assaulted With Lamp.

George Hensley is under arrest at Newport on the charge of throwing d burning lamp at a man named Camp bell, guest at the Palace Hotel The lamp set fire to the building, but the flames were eXtinsufshed before much damage could be done. Campbell re eeiyed several cuts in the head and q portion of his hair WAS burned to the sfaIp
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Mrs. j. R. Lynn Dead.

Mrs ]. k. Lynn of Hazen, wife of Br. J. k Lynn, prominent physician of that place, died recently after a lingering illness of several months duration. She was d teacher in the public schools and was well-known in educational circles.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Biq Timber Deal.

The Bluff City Lumber Company oi Pine Bluff has purchased 5000 acres of timber land in Grant county. X mill of 4000o feet capacity is being erected on the property and will De operated by the Grant Lumber Gem pauy
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Had His Lea Broken.

Hosea Ball, farmer living near Prattsville, had his leg broken above the ankle, He was in wagon driv- ing team at q rapid gait, when the wagon seer became uncoupled. Mr Balls les being caught under the bolster
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Total .............sl .sl0

All for loe postpaid in order to intro dece our warranted seeds, and if you will send l6c we will add one package of Berliner Earliest Caulifower, together with our mammoth plant, nursery stock. vegetable and farm seed and tool catalos.
 This catalog IS mailed free to all in- tending purchasers. Write to-day. John A. Salzer Seed Co, Box w, Ls Crosse Wis
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Get Presents from PrInc..a.

Two pink woolen petticoats of beau- tiful crochet work, made by ths princess of Wales for the Essex Needlework guild. have been given as presents to two little girls at Haver- ing atte Bower. Essex.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
kfilcd While Hunting.

o. c. Dunman was accidentally killed while hunting near Bethesda Springs. He and two companions, Shirley Price and Charles Stevenson, started on hunt early in the morning In some manner Prices gun was accidentally discharged and it's con tents struck Dmman in the breast just below the heart. Death resulted fn a few nlinntaS
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
.AeeidentaIN shot Near Benton.

While out hunting, Virgil Evans, son of N Il. Evans of Benton was accidentally shot by Charles Hutchinson. a 14=yearold boy, by tAe eafe'ezs handling of shotgun. The charge from the gun passed through Nirgila legs above the knees inhfet- inr q Gesh Mnnnd
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
4 New Industry at siIoam sprinus.

The Siloam Springs Froggery has been organized at Sloan Springs with capital stock of $lo. .000, all of which has been subscribed The object of the company is to raise frogs for the foreign market and for bome eonsump-
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
To Be Shipped to Germany.

An agent of the Freidlaender X Oliver Company of Berlin, Germany, has located in Mena and will employ large number of men to cut white oak timber to be shipped to Ger many
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Two Men Prevent Wreck.

Two men. while walking along the track of the Memphis, Paris and Gulf Railroad recently. discovered q broken rail near Compton, and going to a nearby farm house, secured a lantern and Jagged the north bound passen ger train, and prevented it from be- ing wrecked The men were without means and were making their way to Nashville in search of work Their names could not be learned.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Burned to Death.

Mis- Amanda Barkston was burned to death at her home near Conway How the accident occurred is not known a. she was alone at the time It is supposed that her clothing tool; fire from stove or grate and that sine ran into the yard. but burned 70 death before help could reach her
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
tittte Girl Badly scaIded.

4 little 2-year-old child of C. E. Dunn, farmer living near Benton vile was probably fatally scaided
 She was watching the operations of her father who was scalding d hog. and fell into kettle of scaldng water.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Rumors of New Road.

As soon as the branch line of tue Missouri Pacific is completed from Crane to Springfield, in Missouri, it is stated on good authority that the road will be extended south into Ar kansas to connect with the main line at Fort Smith or Van Buren The proposed route will tap Arkansas coal fields and open up undeyeloped min eral bearing section
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Charged With Opening Letter.

Will Turner. a negro fs under arrest charged with taking letter from the postofice at Garland City, belonging 10 another negro of the same name and containing check for $2o, which
 he is alleged to have cashed and con verted to his own use. After his ar rest his friends paid $2o to the man
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
J. NJ. Baker Assaulted.

]. N. Baker of Ashdown was severe ls cur by a man named Robinson while on The Kansas Cit. Southern train between Horatio and De Queen. II is alleged that the men had been attending court and been drinking and became involved in an altercatien on the train. Bakers wounds, 1t is believed. will terminate fatally.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Died on Nav Home.

August Geisman died on an Iron Mountain train near Benton, while CT route to his home in St. Louis
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
\ \ Proceedings
THE SENATE.

The Senate Monday. by practically unanimous vote passed the Amis bill which virtually kills horse racing in Arkansas
 The bill provides that hereafter lt shall be unlawful to bet in this state. directly or indirectly, by selling ar buying pools or otherwise, any money or other valuable thing on any horse race Of any kiud whether had or run i'll this state OF out of this state That any person whu Shat Yioiate the act shall be deemed guilty of a misde meRnor. and for the first ofenss, on eonFte= tion. shall be fined in any sum hot less than $t0 nor more than S2as and Tor the seeond ofense. on conviction. shHll be hued In any sum not less than $2o, nor more than SiO0 and for all ufeuses after the second, on conviction, shall be lined In any gum not more than s5oo and imprisoned Tn the county jail for a term or not less than thirty days nar more than six months sne every bet. wager, sale of pools or purchase Of pools, shall be deemed sep. srate ofense. Like penalties are Inflicted uBon sherif, policemen and ether officers who fall or neglect to enforce the law.
 President Moore introduced a bill re= curing nil corporations To pay thelr em= ploXes in lawful money II makes It misdemesnor to take their pay out ln goods purchased at the company store.
 Senator Lee introduced bill that IS ex- pected to curb the pardoning power of the governor. If places the power of pardon ing or paroling in the hands of the pen itentisry board. which at present Is an e4 elusive perogatiye of the governor.
 The Arnold good roads bill. one of the two recommended by the recent convention VI the tTbHu ttHdAH EtHSuttdlibits lsi72't' ihN Senate. after an effort to have ii recon nsttea for investigation had failed.
 Senator Mckenzie introduced bill al lowing each congressional district 8 trustee for=fhe state university thus raising the number from six so seven. As soon as the governor selects the new trustees the other three will De confirmed by the Sen ate.
 \ bill introduced by Senator Rowland makes if unlawful 10 sell or offer for sale any product or commodity the correct weight of which k not s}amPel tn plaln figures, This bill was introduced at the request ef S09 members of Farmers 0h= ion Tn Boone county.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Profit In Sheep Raisina..

Walter Davis. who lives near Beat, in Benton county, started a sheep fS,ch last year with 2s sheep The 2S sheep increased to 30. the old sheep yielding wool to the amount of $l.ao each The wife of ur Davis eiees some atention to turkey raising and from five turkeys last spring raised thirty. which she sold for $34
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Withdrew Suit at Point of Pistol

'i'he wife of Joe Reed. negro. li9 ing near Bleyins who has filed suit fa1 divorce against her husband was fore ed by Reed at the point of a pisto to write letter to her attorney in strncting him to withdraw the suit.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Public schooI Building at Clarendon.

who claims to have lost it. The ac- cnsed negro was held under bond of $400, which he gave.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14

Let each endeavor to be of use to himself and others. This is not pro eept or a counsel. but the utterance of life itself.-Goethe.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Bank Case Pestponed.

By agreement of counsel, one of whom is ex-Governor Jeff Davis, the cases against the officers and direc- tors of the Bank of Newport, who are Hndef indictment on charges growing out of the failure of that institution, have been postponed All Of the in dietments charge the officers and di- rectors with receiving deposits when they knew the bank was insolyent.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14

Sometimes a woman's face oyerdoeo 1t In the matter of telling her age.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
C. c. Taaaart Dead.

c. C. Taggart, former resident of Green Forest, but now of St. Joe. died recently from the effects of blood pois' on eAused from an Liberated tooth.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Will -onerate Own Cars.

The Bluff City Lumber Company of Pine Bluff has placed an order for ten cars of 5o.000 pounds capacity which will bear the marks and nun hers of the company II is expected that this will do much toward reliey- ing the car shortage which this com pany has experienced during the year and especially during the winter.
 A Vinegar Factory at Fayetteville.
 E. ?. Melvin of south Dakota, has purchased fve-aere tract of land at Fayetteville and will begin the cree tion of vinegar factory at once. The factory will also make preserves and jelly. and will be ready for operation at the opening of the next season.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
TIC cUKEA couprN oNEDAY

Take LAXATIVE F. BR0M0 puiune Ia hiets Drug Kisfs refund mp1cy if ft fatis 10 cure. E1 w. bkONE signature is on each box. 2ac.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Secured 50 Gents

Robbers entered the postofice at Van Duzer. a small place three miles south of Eagle Mills, and secured 5o cents
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
A siq Bargain for 12 Gents Postpaid.

The year of 1906 was one of prodigai plenty on our seed farms. Never before did vegetable and farm seeds return such enormous yields.
 Now we wish to gain 100000 new GUS
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
State Senator Robb Dead.

Senator Howard Robb died at his home in Arkansas City after an illness of about ten days of bronchial pHeu- monia. The vacancy will be filled
 temporarily by appointment from the office of the governor, and a special election will be ordered, as in case of the former vacancy in this session of the Senate, the same law applying as to how all vacancies shall se ,l5ed.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
p. E. McRae Dead.

P. 5. McRae, prominent cotton buyer and citizen of Hope died in a sanitarinm in Texarkana from the ef- fects of an operation for appendicitis.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Withdraw From State.

Morris & Company. Chicago pack. CTS and the Hammond Packing Company. og Indiana. have filed notice with the Secretary of State. of their withdrawal from the state. The attorney who filed notice of the withdrawal of Morris & Co, incorpor ated under the laws of New Jersey. also filed articles of incorporation for the Morris Packing Co, incorporated under the laws of Illinois, asking per mission to de business in the state of Arkansas. Within few minutes after the receipt of the notice of the with drawal Of the Hammond Packing Co.,, articles of incorporation of the Nation al Packing Co. under the laws of tho state of Maine were filed.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Negro Killed While Attempting t'
 Escape.

Richard Ross, a negro living on a plantation a few miles south of Pine Bluff. shot his nephew, Andrew Clay. following a quarrel over the posses sion of child. After the shooting Ross secured a horse and fled, but the horse was found tied to a brake, short distance from the scene. Later the mangled body Of q negro was found beside the Cotton Belt Railroad track, near the scene of tho shooting, and the body was identified as being that of Richard Ross. It is supposed that he attempted to board a passenger train in an effort to escape from the county and fell beneath the ear wheels and was killed.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Run oVer BY Traln.

John Fulton. negro enpioyc a; a box factory in Jonesboro, was run over by Frisco engine in that city, and both his legs wore cut of
 New lumber Company at oeane.
 The Deane Lumber Company has secured a large tract of land and will establish a plant at that place.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Knocked of Tfain.

Oscar Waters who was swinging on the side of train on the Arkansas Central. was knocked off al Paris while passing some wood which was cord ed up on the side of the track, and had one of his legs and all of the toes on the foot of the otnor leg. cut off.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Lost His Hand.

While feeding machine at the spoke factory at Jonesboro. E. F. Stin- nett had his hand cut off at the wrist.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Neoro Accidentally Killed.

\. M Hayhie accidentally shot and killed George smith. a negro. in a livery stable in Little Rock, by the accidental discharge of his pfs- tol which he was placing in the scabbafd
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Killed at Mountain Home.

Dr. N. F. Noe of Mountain Home was shet and killed by Austin Baker, who fired two leads of shot into his body They. with other parties, afe said ta have been drinking toseth- CT. Baker claims self-defense.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Daring Attempt at Robbery.

Mrs. c. H. Boren of Little Rock was awakened by burglar who was attempting to chloroform both she and her mate. Mrs. Il. l. Gibson af Ionokc The intruder was frightened away before he secured any 1aluables.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Said His Life Was Failure.

W H. Rondeau. "a prominent Ar kansas timber man, was found in an unconscious condition in a room in a hotel al Helena and upon ezamina- tion by the house physician was found 10 be suffering from morphine and laudannm poison. He died without fegatning conscious Jess. \ letter 10 bis employers in Arkansas City stated that he had fonnd his life a failure and dia not care to live longer
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14

The Senate Tuesday gave it's almost anas tm0HS approval to a bill which prohibits the granting of sal3aa licenses in any eouu- ty Of the state to persons who desire 10 operate outside the protective influences of incorporated municipalities.
 Among the bills introduced at this ses s57H were
 By senator Mcknight. Senate Bill No 13u Providing for school supervisor ef public schools who shall direct the mum bersng sf school houses in each district and hava authority as To how the school taXes shall be appropriated to such numbered schools.
 By Senator oldham Senate Bill No 152 Making an appropriation 10 extend the activities Of the agricultural experiment. sta ton at the University of Arkansas.
 By Senator Holland. Senate Bill No 134 Providing that aldermen in cities of first and second class shall be residents et wards they represent.
 By Senator Rowland Senate Bill No. 135 Making railroad companies iiable for the safe transportation pf freight, and initial carrier responsi he where more than one line Is u.ed
 By Senator Dc Rositt. Senate Bill No. Fixing he maximum rate for residence telephones 10 be charged in thls state at s1 .10 and the business rate at S2.9a. The act does not apply to municipalities "hsie less than loo phones are in use.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
WiIllam Aid Dies SuddenlY.

William Aid, prominent merchant of Hot Springs, was stricken with apoplexy while on his way to lunch, and died three hours later
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Qr. B. M. Corn Dead.

Dr. B. w. Corn, an old resident of Lonoke county. and prominent physi- clan, died at his home i'll Lonoke re gently on his S4th birthday.
The Monticellonian., 1907-02-14
Box Factory at Clarendon.

The Chilicothe Box Manufacturing Company of Chillicothe. Mo, will es. tablish box factory at Clarendon. The plant will manufacture boxes used by wholesale establishments for the nla...an.- of onnnnd ..nnd..
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-01
ABOLITION OF coNrRABAND
British Proposition Adopted by Conn
mittee of The Hague by Good
Majority.

THE HAGUE. July 31.-The British
proposition for the abolition OF contraband
was adopted in committee today e5 to 5,
United States, Germany, France, Russia
and Montenegro voting no. Japan. Spain.
Panama, Greece and Roumania abstained
from voting. There were also ten alb
sentees.
Explaining the American vote in oppo-
sition, Joseph II. Choate declared It was
the plan of the United States to limit in
every way possible the list Of objects
that shall be considered contraband of
war, but to go further than this now
would be a violation Of a long-establlshed
custom. The change. Mr. Choate con-
tinued. would create many uncertainties
regarding the rights and duties Of neu-
trails and belligerents, prove more injuri-
Gus to the commerce OF the world than
the existing custom and contribute moth
ing to the interests OF peace.
The British proposal on contraband, to-
gether with the proposals submitted by
the United States and Germany on the
same subject, has been sent to committed
for examination. The American proposals
divides contrabands into two classes, alb
solute and conditional
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-01
ORDERED TO REPAIR TRACK
Railway Commissioners Rescind Order
Removing Speed Limit on Mis-
souri, Pacific Road.

ST. LOUIS. July S.-Foliowing a meet
ing Of the Board Of Railroad and Ware
house commissioners during which the re-
cent inspection OF the Missouri Pacific
tracks was warmly discussed and Com
missioners oglesby and Wightman disa-
greed with Chairman Knott concerning the
findings, it was announced today that the
boards recent orders reducing the speed
limit Of Missouri Pacific trains has been
set aside and the road will be given ninety
days in which to make repairs.
Chairman Knott stated that Governor
Folk will be requested to appoint a com
mittee of railroad experts to make an in
spection of the Missouri Pacific tracks and
report in the hope OF terminating the
boards disagreement in opinion regarding
the condition OF the tracks
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-01
DOCTORS SAY CHLoRoFoRM
Medical Experts Declare Mrs. Pet
MRGiII Met Death from
Its Use.

CLINTON. Ill.,. July 31.-The report of
the medical experts who made an analy-
sis of the contents of the stomach of Mrs.
Pet MaGill, the first wife OF Fred MaGill,
was received here today and States Attor-
ney Miller announced that the report is
to the effect that Mrs. MaGill died from
chloroform poisoning. trace Of arsenic
was also found. The belief is growing
here that Mrs. MaGill did commit suicide.
|. CHICAGO. July 3,-Dr. Adolph Cher
man. the chemist who examined the
stomach and other organs of Mrs. Pet
McGin of Clinton, ILL.,, said today that he
had not sent a full report of his investi-
cations to the authorities at Clinton, for
the excellent reason that he had not vet
completed them. He had, however, sent
a partial report. He admitted that arsenic
had been found in the stomach but said
he thought II came from the embalminR
fluid. He refused to say anything further
whether the proportion of arsenic was
such as might be expected from the en-
baiming fluid.
States Attorney Miller made this state
ment today:
1.-The theory the state will go on now is
that there was a suicide compact between
Mr.. and Mrs. McGill and that she carried
out her part of the agreement"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-01
CHIEF HAYES ON CARPET
Head OF Police at Kansas City Ac-
cused of Aiding Son, an
Attorney.

KANSAS CITY. July a.-There was q
sensational turn here today in the police
investigation when Chief John Hayes,
whom Governor Folk recently charged with
Irregularities. was ordered to appear before
the Board of Police Commissioners and
answer charges Of alleged corruption. The
hearing will be had this afternoon.
AS a result of the hearing 1t is stated
Chief Hayes will be dismissed. Senior Cap
tain John Branham probably will be named
as acting chief until some other man can
be definitely determined upon for that posi-
tion. Hayes has been chief for ten years.
The charges against Chief Hayes involve
his son, a lawyer, whom he is alleged to
have aided in police court case. The
case was that of a man arrested for GRIM
inal assault. Young Hayes was retained
by the prisoner as attorney. One of the
principal witnesses against the prizoner
was q police officer whom, II is alleged.
Chief Hayes sent out Of town to prevent
his testifying at the trial. As result of
this act young Hayes, 1t will be charged.
gained his suit and the defendant was dis
charged. Chief Hayes denies any COM
plicity in the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-01
ICELAND MAY KEEP ITS FLAG
King Frederick Promises to RecOg-
niEe Freedom, hut stin Holds
the Country,

REYKJAvEK, Iceland, July S1-At a
banquet given in his honor last night King
Frederick of Denmark, who, accompanied
by Prince Harald, Premier Christensen and
forty members of the Rigsdag, arrived here
yesterday, announced his policy regarding
the future relations between the Danish
crown and Iceland.
''I have inherited the kingodm as q unit, :"
said King Frederick, and as such It shall
remain from generation to generation, but
1 have also inherited from my father the
tradition that the Icelanders are to be q
free people who cooperate with the king
in framing the laws under which they are
to live. I have therefore established a
commission, consisting of members OF the
Danish Rigsdag and the Icelandic Althing,
to arrange for legislation to define the
constitutional power of Iceland in the
realm and to flnd a form under which the
freedom of Iceland may be built UP and
protected while at tine same time the unity
Of the realm lie preserved and insured"