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The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Oriqin of the Elevator.

The elevator originated in Central Europe. The earliest mention of the elevator is made in a letter of Ma poleon l. addressed to his wife, Arch duchess Maria Louise. He writes to her that when in Schoenbrunn, then the summer residence of the Austrian emperor, near Vienna, he used the "chaise volante' (fying chair) in that castle which had been constructed for Empress Maria Theresa. It consisted of small, square room, sumptuously and suspended by strong ropes with counter weights, so that it could be pulled up or let down with great ease in a shaft built for the purpose about 1760.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Governor Little Able To Be Out.

According 10 reports received from Greenwood. the home pf Governor John S. Little. the governor is regain ing his health rapidly. A recent dis patch from Greenwood is 10 the effect that the governor was able to attend a public speaking at Greenwood few days ago. Paul Little. his son, see. retary to Acting Governor PindaiL stated Tuesday night that he had re ceived letter from his home to the effect that Governor Little had been able 10 walk down the street a couple of times. and that he is rapidly re- gaining his physical strength. He also stated that Governor Little is now taking plenty of nourishment and that rapid strides toward physical recoy- cry after his long illness are the cause of great satisfaction 10 the Little fam fly and the host of friends of the gov ernor.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Missed Prescott.

Adiutant General Paul Little of the Arkansas National Guard received a wire Saturday from. Maj. Thompson of the regular army, in command of Fort Logan H. Roots, who is now cen. ducting the annual inspection of the state militia, 10 the effect that he had missed train connection in attempting 10 reach Prescott, where he was 10 have inspected Company NJ, Second h. fantry. and that he would probably nave to pass that company until later on in the itinerary. Thus far Maj. Thompson has missed connection on his trip but twice, the other being at McCrory. and he let both places go rather than change the entire itin- erary.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Killed By Blow From Baseball.

Ira Nunn Goodlet, aged IS. was struck in the head by q pitched ball during a game between the Arkan- sas Cumberland College and Denning teams. at Clarksyille, and died Thurs day morning at } o'clock Goodlet, who was captain of the college team, recovered sufficiently 10 play one more inning before retiring from the game. In about one hour he became uncon- scious, and never revived, dying from the shock and a probable cerebral hemorrhage. The work in the col lege was suspended for the day and a gloom was east over the school by the accident Goodiet was a popular student. having been captain of last falls football team, as well as the baseball team.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
School Bonds Sold.

The William R. Compton Bond and Mortgage Company of St. Louis has purchased the $50,000 in five per cent one to 20 year bonds, recently issued by the Little Rock School Board. at 96, or for a total of $4S,000, making the money cost the board , 4.10 per cent per annum. The money realized will be used for the erection of a ne gro high school to cost in the neigh borhood of S40,000, at the corner of Eighteenth and Pulaski streets. Lit tie Rock. and to make general re pairs on the Peabody and other school buildings. By members of the board the terms secured are considered very satisfactory. considering the state of the money market.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Mad Dog Bites Youth.

A water spaniel, believed to have gone mad, bit John Nash, the 10-year- old son of Mrs. Nash, 1909 State street, Little Rock, and the boy was taken to Chicago by his mother to ob- tain treatment for hydrophobia. The dog was taken sick about two weeks ago, and had bitten a number of dogs in the neighborhood, with whom il had been fighting. People in that vicinity are much alarmed. There is no city ordinance whereby an owner can be compelled to muzzle his dog.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
To Euild Short Railroad.

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state by the Luehrmann and Western Railroad Company, which will engage in the construction and operation of rail- road which will extend from junc- ton point with the Iron Mountain in Clay county via Denmark, 10 Reyno in Randolph county, a distance of nine miles, and a branch railroad from Schrenk, a junction point with the Iron Mountain Railroad in Clay coun- ". to Denmark, a distance of three quarters of g mile. The company in- corporates with a capital stock of $20,000, all of which mas been sub. scribed
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Transcripts Filed.

The transcripts in the following cases have been filed with the su- preme Court:
 The case of Della J. Mathy against Joseph Mathy. on appeal from the Garland County Chaneery Court, in which the plaintiff brings suit for di- vorce and in addition asks for all. mony She charges that she and the defendant were married May 3, 1885. in Chicago. H., and that they lived together until April l2. 1906; that the Two have been making their home in Garland county. and that her husband mistreated and abandoned her. She claims that the defendant has property worth S10o,000, and asks for alimony The transcript in the case is very lengthy, covering more than 1000 pages.
 The case of Mary F. Waites against Oscar Moore, Melvin Moore and Will liam More, on appeal from Washing ton County Chancery Court in which suit is brought for $3,50o and certain lands, the litigation being one over certain lands and deeds.
 w. O Hambright against the St. Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad, on appeal from the Miller County Circuit Court, In which the plaintiff brings suit for s25,000 for damages which he alleges he received while in the employ of the company
 w R. Marshall and II. s. Cline against Pay Bridges ct al, on appeal from the Yell County Chancery Court in which suit is brought to enjoin the plaintiffs from collecting notes on bond executed by the plaintiff.
 Frank Riddle against the Ozan Lum- her Company, on appeal from the Ne vada County Circuit Court, in which the plaintiff brings suit for S50o dam ages for injuries alleged to have been sustained while in the employ of the defendant.
 Ed s. Richardson against the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad on appeal from the Nevada County Circuit Court, in which the plaintiff seeks to secure S2,000 dam ages for injuries which he alleges were sustained while he was in the employ of the defendant.
 E. J. Owen against Mary E. Jabine and Lueian Jabine, on appeal from the Pulaski County Circuit Court, in which the plaintiff seeks to recover certain lands and rental
 J. r Barwick against Saddle La tham, on appeal from the Clay County Circuit Court. The case is one in which the plaintiff seeks the recovery of SEAS.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Negro Held For Theft.

Walter killien, a negro coachman employed at the home of A. M. Bar row on East Sixth avenue. Pine Bluff was arrested Tuesday by Constable Frank Stewart on a charge of grand larceny. He is in jail and admits his guilt The negro stole several suits of clothes from the room of Sterling and Alex Barrow and silverware from the dining room. Other property was also taken. Most of the stolen property was recovered, being found at the ne- groe's home by Constable Stewart.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Woman Commits Suicide.

May Shaw, who, with Margaret Golf, lived at 214 East Third street, Little Rock, shot herself through the heart at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, and died almost instantly. The woman killed herself in the diningroom of the place in the presence of several persons. Previous to that time, it is said she had seemed to be in any thing but a Respondent mood She suddenly seized a revolver. which was in the room, and, without hesitation, pointed it at her heart and fired, dy- ing before . physician could arrive
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
GLAD TO HAVE HIM GO.
TolI-Gate Keeper Thought He Had Visit from His Satanic Majesty.

This is not the only age in which motor cars have created excitement and disturbance In 1902 such appari- tions were few and far between; at present they are too frequent to at tract attention. MT. Joseph Hatton, in "Old Lamps and New, tells of the fright caused by one of Treyithick's s steam locomotives, made to run on unrailed roads in the early part of the last century.
 Now and then one of these extraor. dinary vehicles would be encountered, snorting and puf.ing on the highway. The countrymen regarded them as the evil one in disguise.
 Che of the cars, coming to a toll gate, stopped for the gate to be opened. The toll-man came hurrying out. He flung the gate open with trembling hands, and teeth which chattered audibly.
 The driver asked him how much toll there was to pay.
 70. nothing. dear MT. Satan, noth- ing," hastily assured the man. Co on as fast as you like; there's nothing to pay."-Youth's Companion.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Strenuous Method of savina Life.

Two officers who were hunting wolves on the Dry mountain in cen tral Servia lost their way in fog. After wandering for II hours one of them lay down in the snow and speed fly became unconscious. His comrade bound him with cords, placed him in a sitting position and then rolled down the slope at terrific speed and reached the bottom safely, being found an hour later in an exhausted condi- tion by a peasant He is now in the hospital being treated for the lacera tions he received in pumping over the rocks during his descent. His com. panion is unhurt.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Old Man props Dead.

Joe Stech, an old man who. for the past fge or six years, has been fa- miliar figure about Texarkana, drop ped dead in the Oak Hall saloon, at Vine and Broad streets, about 590 o'clock Thursday morning. The de ceased was apparently about 65 years of age. and is said to have had checkered career He was an actor in his younger days, and, il is said, travelled for years with circus, wis iting all sections of the country.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Negroes Take Decided Stand Against
 Crime

At the close of a funeral al the negro Baptist church al Holly Grove, Thursday, the negroes present unani= mously passed resolution condemn ing the negro who recently commit ted an assault on white woman in Brinkley. and took I'D a collection to add to the reward being offered for the mans apprehension and con viction. The resolution wa intro duced by Rev. W. r. Pope of Forrest City. More than 300 negro men and women voted for 1t. The money raised by the collection was turned over to Mayor w. D. Kerr to be sent by him to the mayor al Brinkley
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Records Asked For.

Maj. E. B. Jett of the Arkansas Ma tional Guard has received a request from Adiutant General w. P. Hall of the War Department asking for three copies each of every order issued by the National Guard of this state in the years 1903. 1904, 1905 and 1906. The copies will be forwarded at once. No reason is given for the request, but it is understood that the depart ment desires to have on hand copies of all orders issued by every National Guard in the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Negro Attacks Farmer.

The community about Red Water, Tex, a small town on the Cotton Belt railroad, 20 miles south of Texarkana, is greatly excited over an outrage per petrated Monday night by negro, employed on the Cotton Belt extra section gang The negro. it is alleged, went to the home of a white farmer, two miles from Red Water, and after braining the farmer with a club, crim- inally assaulted the latter's wife, aft CT which he escaped and is still at large, although determined efforts are being made to capture him.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
1' NEWS OF ~
 ARKANSAS
1t.261.1es Bales 1907 Cotton Crop.
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The census report issued shows that the cotton crop grown in 1907 aggFe gates 11,261 ,163 running bales, count ing round as half bales and inelud ing linters. and showed a total of 27, SIT active ginneries for 1907. This is against 13,305 ,265 bales in 1906 and 10.725 ,G02 in 1905. The statistics in ing to be ginned after the time oi the March canvass. The total mum Der of running bales as given is equiv alent to II ,302 ,s72 five hundred pound bales.
 The average gross weight of the bales for 1907 is 5o1.S pounds.
 The items for the crop of 1907 are 10,79S. .596 square bales. 19S,459 round bales, s6793 Sea Island bales. linters PFC 300 bales,
 The number of running bales by states follows:
 Alabama 1,126.02S.
 Arkansas, 760.l62.
 Florida, 57.6l6.
 Georgia, 1891 900.
 Kansas, 34.
 Kentucky, 4.205.
 Louisiana. 676,S
 Mississippi, l,464, POT
 Missouri, 35,S97.
 New Mexico. AT.
 North Carolina, GAS, ,517.
 Oklahoma. S04 ,106.
 South Carolina. 1,175,375.
 Tennesse, 274, ,536
 Texas, 2.271,714.
 Virginia, 9.466.
 Kentueky's total includes linters oi establishments of Illinois and Virginia In the entire crop the quantity of linters included is 276,500 bales foI 1907: 322,064 for 1906, and 23o.497 for 1905: round bales are 19s, ,549 for 1907 26S,219 for 1906. and 279.S for 1905 Sea Island bales are s6.793 for 1907 57.550 for 1906. and 112,539 for 1905 Average gross weight of the bale for 1907, including linters, as given is 501.S pounds against 510.9 fer 1906; that of the round bale is 2461 for 1907 compared with 245.1 for 1906 and the Sea Island 39l.G pound for 1907 compared with 3s72 for 1906
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Contracting Company Enters.

The T. ". Hunt Contracting Com pany, incorporated under the laws of North Carolina, has filed copy of it's articles of agreement and ineorpora- tion with the secretary of state. The company claims to have $32,2730S assets, and $15.S6296 liabilities The company will have it's offices at Searcy, and names as it's agent in this state, C. E. Hodgson.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Old Firm Goes Into Hands of Receiver.

w. NJ. Robertson X Co, of Month cello. one of the oldest general mer- cantile firms in that section of the state have closed their doors and made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors. The failure is as eribed to several years of short crops and the consequent poor collections, the firm doing a large credit business. The liabilities are placed at aproXi- mately $30.0O0 and the total assets at ahnut Sh0 900
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Brouqht Back For Trial.

Sheriff Norrit of Sebastian countg reached Fort Smith Thursday morning from Birmingham, Ala, bringing with him Leonard Marshall, who is charged with having shot Will Sleuter 10 death on the Texas road several weeks ago as a result of an alleged insult to Marshall's wife. The pris- oner denies his guilt and declares thas he is unmarried.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26

"but my back was lamo and weak, and every exertion sent a sharp twinge through me had to get up several times each night and the kid ney seeretions contained heavy sedi- meat. Recently l began using Doan's Kidney Pills. with fine results. They have given me entire relief"
 Sold by all dealers. 90 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. r.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Three Pardons Issuee.

To Berry Tillery. who was convicted February 15. 1908, in the justice of the peace court of Garland county of assault and battery and fined s10.
 To the same man. who was also con victed on the same date ard in the same court of aggravated assault and fined $50 and sentenced to 90 days in jail.
 To Howard Allen, who was convict ed at the March term, 1905. of the Pulaski County Circuit Court of grand larceny, and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Injured In SaWmill.

w B. Corey, one of the foremen fin the Williams mill at Leslie. was the victim of painful accident. While ad- justing some machinery he fell against a stave saw that was in mo tion. His leg was cut in several places. His wounds are painful but not dangerous. He is now on crutches and will be for some time.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Arkansas Man Drowned.

Jack Wilkes, well known in Mem phis, met death in the lake at Mound City, Ark, while crossing in canoe. No one saw the accident. as Wilkes had padded around a bend in the shore. Search revealed Wilkes body, and it was taken to his home. where his bride of few weeks awaited him. IL is supposed that a log, unseen by Wilkes, struck his boat and tipped it over. Wilkes was in the employ of Harrison Bros, at Mound City.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Tries to End His Life.

John Hendlen, claiming Pittsburg. Pa. as his home, attempted to commit suicide Wednesday night in the woods near Mena, by cutting his throat with a razor. He was found at 6 o'clock Thursday morning by persons going to work. He declared that lack of work and sickness had driven him to the deed. He states that he has no relatives living. He is about 60 years of age He is being cared for by the city, and will probably recover.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Rondnan Released

Governor Pindall yesterday issued a proclamation reelasing and absoly- ing j. M Nall of Jefferson county from the payment of $500 bond money for which he was held good by the Jefferson county courts. The procla- nation was issued after reasons had been advanced why Nall should not be held for the bond
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Just mere ohaoows Of their former
He Wasn,t Afr,ia

Mrs. spenders-I wonder how you'd like it if ever got 'newwomanish and insisted upon wearing mems clothes?
 MT. Spenders-Oh, l haven't any fear of yonr ever doing that Mems clothes are never very expensive.- Catholic Standard and Times.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Ball Club Incorporated.

The Argenta Baseball Association. which will manage and operate base ball club in Argenta. The incorpora- tors are: W. w. Hurt, E. V. Visart, W. H. Abingdon, C. c. Butler, Harry Kahn and Henry Topf. The company incorporates with capital stock of $2,50o, of which s375 has been sub scribed.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Smallest Newspaper In Arkansas.

The smallest publication in Arkan- sas, and perhaps in the United States. to be classified as newspaper is the "Brownie," published in the small town Railroad. Tine Brownie" is publish cd on sheets about five inches long and one and one-half inches wide. The Proprietor of the publication is F. C. Mullins. and the editor is his son, Martin Mullins, who is 9 years of age and perhaps the youngest editor in the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Candidate and Editor Fioht.

A fistic encounter between J. c. Clary, candidate for secretary of state, and Jeff Ferguson. editor of the Bonneville Progress. resulted from an attack made upon Ferguson by Clary in the course of a speech delivered at Bonneville, Tuesday.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Billion Dollar Grass.

Most remarkable grass of the century Good for three rousing crops annually One Iowa farmer on 100 acres sold s. s0o00 worth of seed and had 300 tons of hay besides. It is immense. Do try it.
 FoR 10c AND THIS NOTICE send to the John 4. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis. to pay postage, etc, and they will mail you the only original seed catalog published in America with sam ples of Billion Dollar Grass. Macareni Wheat. the sly miller mixer. Sainfoin the dry soil luxuriator. Victoria Rape, the 20c a ton green food producer, Silver King Barley yielding l73 bu. per acre, etc, etc., etc.
 And if you send l4c we will add a pack. age of new farm seed never before seen by you John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis. K. & W.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Reward Offered.

Acting Governor K O. Pindall is sued a proclamation offering $25 re- ward for the capture and conviction cf John Woolfork, alias Will Smith. who is wanted on the charge of kill ing Toney Leas in Pulaski county, Oe- tober 31, 1907.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26

at the age of 9S. For 40 years he was a victim of kidney troubles and doctors said he would never be cured. T was trying everythipg ' says Afr. KoHock,
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Officer Is Lucky.

Patrolman j. L. McDermott of the Pine Bluff Police Department earned s25 reward Monday when he arrested Miles Harris, a negro, who is said to have recently escaped from the county convict farm at Tillar. This is the third reward secured by Me Dermott in the past six weeks.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Will Rebuild Burned District.

The business men of Bearden who suffered so severely in the recent fire will rebuild the entire burned district erecting brick store rooms instead of frame structures.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
It Cures While You Walk,

Aliens Foot-Ease IS a certain cure for hot. sweating. callous. and swollen, aching feet Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FREE. Address Allen $. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Gather Wisdom.

Wisdom will enable you to overcome the most difficult problems and fre- quently fate itself; therefore gather wisdom wherever you may find it; let the past teach thee lessons for tho future-Loth
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
To Have New Bridges.

Joe Hardage, judge of the Clark County Circuit Court, Tuesday closed q contract with the Arkansas Corru- gated Metal Culvert Company of Lit tie Rock for the furnishing of cor rugated culverts 10 take place of all the wooden bridges in Clark county.
 Injured By Exploding She'll
 Paul Lindsey. the 4-Feaf-old son of Sterling Lindsey. a prominent busi- ness man of Corning. was seriously and possibly fatally injured by the explosion of a partially loaded shell which he was trying to drive into the ground The explosion inflicted pain ful burns and bruises upon the boy.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Chsrued With Drumminq.

Harry Dougherty. proprietor of the St. Charles hotel at Hot Springs, was arrested Thursday on a charge of violating the anti-drumming ordi- ra
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
Department won't Pardon Deserter

Governor PindalI has received a let ter from the War Department to the effect that that department, together with high officials of the government, could not see fit to pardon Jas J. At kins, who is wanted at Fl Dorado this month 10 stand trial, but who is now serving a term of imprisonment at Aleatraz island, Cal, for desertion.
 The petition for pardon was made in order to help Atkins bondsmen out of predicament. as they will likely be compelled to pay the bond they furnish for Atkins unless he shows up at Fl Dorado for trial this month. It is possible, however, that they will not be relieved from the payment of the bond by the governor, considering the eircu1 f5tanees in the case.
 Atkins was tried on the charge of desertion from the army at Fort Sto- cum, N. Y. August 1G, 1906, and sen fenced to 15 months imprisonment and hard labor at the Pacific branch of the United States military prison on Alcatraz island, Cal. His term will expire November 19
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-26
It's All zRioht. Then.

She-You have kissed other girls, haven't you?
 He-Yes; but no one that you know. --Harpers Weekly.