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The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE
STILL SUCCESSFUL
VIGOROUS ATTACK BY GERMANS
REPULSED AND MANY PRiS-
ONERS TAKEN.

London.-The Russians are even
more active than their Western allies
The German offensive against Przas-
nysz having failed to materialize, prob
ably owing to the thaw, the Russians
have undertaken the offensive, and,
according to their own account, are
advancing successfully along both
banks of the Orzyc river and have oc-
cupied the village of Stegna, which
is on one of the main roads leading
to PrzasnysZ from the northeast. At
this point they repulsed determined
counter-attack.
The Germans, however, say that the
Russian attacks have been repealed
and that they captured 1000 Russians.
Along the ridge of the Carpathians
and in eastern Galieia, the Russians
report a series OF successes against
the Austro-German armies, which, de-
spite the deep snow, have kept up al
most continuously attacks in the Boil
grod region and in some of the cen
trail passes in the hope of relieving
Prsemysl The Russians are closing
around the fortress, and their infan-
trymen are within rifle shot of the
northern forts.
From unofficial sources it is learned
that the Russians have resumed the
offensive in Bukowina and battle is
now in progress near the Bukowina
frontier along the Sanislau-Kolomea
railway.
In the Caucasus, too, the Russians
are again on the move and according
to all accounts from Petregrad are
pushing the Turks back along the
coast of the Black sea and are threat
ening the safety of the Turkish army
at Olti, on the Russo-Turkish border
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
|. 0. D. F. HOME
CONTROLLED By 2
GRAND MASTER APPOINTS NINE
TRUSTEES WHO MAY REPLACE
THREE wow ,iS OFFICE.
SAY CHANGE WAS ANkULLED
Claims Court Can Only Decide on the
Legality of the Board, as Based
on Constitution and Bylaws.
Batesville

On the ground that the Board of
Trustees of the l. o. o. F. Widows
and Orphans Home at Batesville is il
legal, a new board was appointed and
organized. Proceedings will begin i'm
mediately to Gust the present board,
according to Grand Master c. w. High
I'LL of Paragould The new board is
composed of six Odd Fellows and
three members of the Rebekahs, the
women's auxiliary to the lodge. The
grand master and grand secretary are
exofficio members.
Notices were sent to the members
Of the board now in control, of the
action of the grand master in appoint
ing the new board and asking the res
ignation Of the members of the old
board. Unless they resign, custer pro
ceedings in the courts will be insti-
tuted
The action of the Sovereign Lodge
in annulling the amendment to reduce
the membership of the Board of TrHS-
tees was taken some time before the
expiration of the term of Mr.. Highfilfs
predecessor, according to Mr.. High
fill. The former grand master, how
ever, allowed the board of three mem
bers to remain in control. Mr.. High
fills action was the first definite eff
fort to place the home under the con-
troll of board as provided in the con-
stitution. So far the old board has
refused to relinquish the control of
the institution and the members have
denied the charges made against
them.
H. C. Graham, secretary of the new
board, when asked if court proceed
ings would be instituted at once, re-
Piled:
Were going to get them out If we
have to go that far.
The courts can only decide on the
legality of the board, as based on our
constitution and bylaws, and the mat
ter has already been passed upon by
our Sovereign Lodge, and the courts
could hardly do other than sustain
that tribunals decision" he said
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
AUSTRIA ANXIOUS
FOR AGREEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS LOOK TO TERRI
ToRlAL CONCESSIONS AT
TER WAR.
AUSTRIANS ARE IN ROME
to Italian Soldiers Identifies
ton Badges.

Rome.-Unofficial negotiations to de-
termine whether territorial conces-
sions should be made by Austria to
Italy before or after the end of the
war are in progress, it is asserted
here, between Count Volpi, who con-
Quoted similar negotiations in bring
ing about peace between Italy and
Turkey in 1912, and Kajetan Mercy
Won Kapos-Mere, former Austrian
ambassador at Rome Having failed
to reach an agreement at Vienna.
they have come to Rome to continue
their discussion.
County Falfny. councillor of the Aus
trian embassy to the Vatican, is quot
ed by the Idea Nazionale as declaring
preliminary agreement was signed
at Vienna, under which Austria would
eede to Italy that portion of the prov
fnce of Trent extending from the re-
gion of Friuli to the Isonzo River. The
newspaper thinks, however, that this
report is being spread simply to gain
time.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

$4,000 in Bonds Sold.

ST. Louis.-Bonds amounting to S75,.
600, issued for the purpose of reclaim
ing Arkansas swamp lands, were sold
TO the Altheimer & Rawlings Invest
rient Company of st. Louis by w. NJ.
Craddoek of Lake City. ark, secretary
of the Board of Commissioners OF
Craighead County Dra'a sage District
No, Y. 1t is intended ~ reclaim T..
geo acres of land. 1t is believed drain.
age will enhance its value from $40 to
SI75 an acre.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

TEUToN'S CONSUL ADVISE THEIR
SUBJECTS TO LEAVE ITALY
LOOK FOR GERMAN SPIES.
GREECE MAY JOIN ALLIES
Greek Minister of Marine Quoted to
Effect That Country Had Receiv-
ed All Guarantees

Londor.-The relations between
Italy and Austria are believed to have
reached an acute stage. A Rome dis
patch says Austria and German sub
iects have been advised by their con-
suls TO leave Italy in the shortest pos
sible time and that number of Ger
mans who recently arrived in Italy
are being watched because of q suspl-
eion that they are military spies.
There have been reports for some
days that Germany's efforts to secure
the continued neutrality of Italy by
inducing Austria to cede Trent and
ether territory to her were not meet
ing with success. Italy, it was said,
was demanding that the territory be
handed over to her Immediately, but
that the Teutonic allies desired to
make the transfer after the war.
Following this came reports that
Austria had commenced strengthening
her southern frontier, and according
to dispatch received in Paris from
Rome, Italian officers of all arms be-
longing to the first line who have been
on half pay, have been called to the
eolors. In military circles here this
order is considered significant, it being
contended that these officers belong
10 the public administration, from
which they would not be called I'M
less the situation was serious
No Austrian news on the subject is
available in London, the censor in that
country, it is said, having prohibited
comments.
There also are reports that Greece Is
preparing to adopt more active atti-
tude. Following a series of prolonged
cabinet meetings at Athens, the Greek
minister of marine is quoted as having
said that the Greek government had re-
ceived all guarantees, and to have in-
dicated that the country was about -
engage in some enterprise.
AS the chief objection to former Pre-
mier Venizeios' policy of helping the
allies against Turkey was declared to
have been that Greece had no guar.
antees that she would receive adequate
compensation, this statement of the
minister of marine is considered in
high circles in London as an intima-
ton that the new Greek government
is now satisfied with the allies guar
antees.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Postal Service Not to Suffer.

Washington.-Failure of the 1915
postoffiee appropriation bill to pass
Congress will not result in curtail-
ment of the service or reduction of
the working force, Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson announced, recent ad-
justments of the postal service and a
general campaign of economy begun
two years ago having made it possible
to hold expenditures within the 1918
total Instructions already have been
issued to bureau chiefs, the statement
adds, that while economy must be
praetieed, the service must be MAIN
tanned at high efficiency
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Arrest German Consul

Seattle, Wash,-Dr. William Muel-
Ter, imperial German consul at Seat
tie, and his secretary, b. NJ Schulz,
were served with notice of arrest at
this place. They are charged with
conspiracy in attempting to influence
corruptly John Murdoch. an employee
of the Seattle Construction and Dry
dock Company, by inducing him to
sell business secrets of his employers
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Warming to Cotton Growers

ashington.-During the last two
years the attention of the Department
of Agriculture has been directed to the
fact that active campaigns have re-
suited in the introduction into portions
of Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas of a
variety of cotton called "Half-and,
Halt" 1t is reported that the seed has
been sold for as much as So per busheI,
under the representation that it is an
exceedingly prolific variety. yielding
so per cent OF lint, or 500-pound bale
from 1000 pounds of seed cotton.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
BRIEFLY RELATED.

AS soon as the Missouri Valley
Fridge & Iron Company, which recent
ly constructed the big free bridge at
Pine Bluff at cost approximating
$3.50, 600, turns the bridge over to the
commissioners, Congressman Taylor
will be asked to use his best efforts
at the next session of Congress to
have the federal government make an
appropriation for the rip-rapping of
the north bank of the river, at the
bridge site, for distance of several
hundred feet.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Million Pesos Wanted

Washington. - The United States
protested to Gen. Villa against the col
lection from Americans or other for
eigners of part of a special tax of a
million pesos levied at Monterey The
British embassy had brought the State
Departments attention to report
from Monterey saying the British
owned light and power company there
had been called on to pay $4,000 as
it's share.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
u. 6. Asked n Paw CLAIM

Panama.-The largest claim against
the United States government on &C.
count of the depopulation of the zone
through which the canal has been dug.
will come before the Joint Land Com
mission for hearing this month. It
is for $1,500,000 and comprises a
large estate lying in the zone between
the canal towns of Ancon and Corozal.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

When the Lafayette kits were sent
over to the French army one of the
cards giving the names of contriba-
tors was that of Miss Adele Leuville.
Her kit was received by Maurice Du-
bois of the Sixth French cavalry. who
wrote to the Lafayette fund man.
ayers that he went to school with
girl of that name seventeen years ago
in Nancy. France. Inquiry proved 1t
was the same Adele, and now she has
gone over to help nurse the wounded
Frenchmen-and to see Maurice
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Want Express Rate Increased.

Observation-Disclosures for a re-
hearing and for modification of the In
terstate Commerce Commission gen
eral order fixing express rate. rules
and practices was filed with the COM
mission by the Southern, Adams,
American and Wells Fargo Express
Companies. Commissioner Clark an
thorized the filing of the petition and
said it would be considered.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
$500 Conscience Money.

Denver.-The executors of the es-
tate of Rufus cPotato') Clark were
ordered in the County Court to pay
the United States government $4,000
for its conscience fund" Clark, who
died in 1909, leaving an estate esti-
mated at 100000, bequeathed $4,000 to
the government, explaining that in
1863 he had knowledge of a man de-
fIauding the government to that ex-
tent. He did not report the fraud, and
therefore felt himself under obliga-
tions to reimburse the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Rin IL 6. Trade Balance.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Redfield re-
ported at the cabinet meeting that pre-
liminary reports indicate that the
United States had larger balance of
trade than at any time in the history
of the country. He estimated the bal
ance Appropriated more than S47,-
OOO,O
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Canal EMPLOYEES Protest.

Washington.-C. o. Simmons and ].
]. Bridges, representing Panama Canal
employees, protested at the White
House against recent executive OF.
der requiring the employees to pay for
their rent, light and coal, previously
furnished them free OF charge. Score.
tary Tumulty acted for the president
at the hearing.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Associated Press Violates No Law

Washington. Attorney General
Gregory. in letter addressed to
James NJ. Beck, attorney for the Sun
Printing and Publishing Association of
New York, holds there is no ground
for action by federal authorities
against the Associated Press under
the antitrust law
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
BRYAN Gets Old Partner Job

Danyille, Ill-That Secretary Will
liam Jennings Bryan never forgets his
friends is again shown in the appoint
ment of William L. Cundiff, a LAWYER
of this city to a place in the Depart
ment of Commerce at Washington.
Cundiff, who was formerly a promi-
nent lawyer here, has been appointed
a special representative of the census
department.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Steoler Testifes.

New York.-Refore a jury selected
because they had neutral opinions on
the European war and all but two OF
them American born, Richard Mad
den and Gustave Cook were placed on
trial in the federal court charged with
aiding Richard P. Stegler, a German
naval reservist, in obtaining false
passport.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
ThaW Safe For Month.

New York-As the result of various
Writs and orders sworn out in his
behalf and the resultant legal tangle,
Harry Kendall Thaw is in no danger
of being returned to the state hospital
for the criminal insane at Matteawan
for at least month.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
100000 to Charities.

New York-More than 100000 ia
bequeathed to New York City charita-
BILE institutions, hospitals and churches
by the will of William Washington
Cole, a veteran circus man, once part
ner of p. T. Barnum, which was ad-
mitted to probate. The will disposed
of an estate valued at about S..
100000
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Declares inquiry Hostile 70 Press

Washington.-A vigorous protest
against what he termed an invasion Of
the liberty of the press was voiced by
Charts r. Miller. editor in chief OF
the New York Times. before the Sen.
ate ship purchase bill lobby inquiry
committee.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Word has been received by Adolph
Felsenthal of Camden that the Con-
federate monument, to be placed on
the courthouse lawn, and the Guy
Stewart memorial monument to be
placed ON the planza at the Cotton
Belt depot, have both been shipped
from an Italian marble quarry, and
are daily expected in New York City.
The monuments are due to reach this
city within the next few weeks and
will be Immediately erected.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Amsterdam. Twenty thousand of
the $4,000 upper class pupils in the
German high schools have volunteered
for service in the German army. &C
cording to Berlin dispatch to the
Telegraaf
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Souvenirs For Exnosition.

Washington.-Many and varied are
the souvenirs that are to be prepared
for the Panama-Pacific Exposition by
the Federal Government They range
from coins and medals to engraved
and printed diplomas and work on
some OF them is already under way.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

The directors of the ST. Francis Lee
wee District will meet in annual SEES
sion the latter part of this month to
elect officers for the ensuing year 1t
is practically settled that Hugh Tom
linson of Osceola viii be elected pres
ident to succeed o. N. Killough of
Wynne, and that Eugene Williams of
Forrest City will be reelected secre-
tary-treasurer. Mr.. Tomlinson has
served on the st. Francis Levee Board
for a number of years and is one OF
the most successful business men in
Eastern Arkansas
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
u. S. Backs Officer

Washington.-The War Department
is standing behind Capt. T. F. Rryan.
recruiting officer at Indianapolis, Ind.
who recently was cited for contempt
of court for his criticism of a local
judge, who attempted to sentence a
prisoner to enlistment in the army.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Vice Presidents EIao.

Washington.-A flag for the vice
president, the first in the history of
the American navy, was authorized by
Secretary Daniels. 1t is like the presi-
dents flag. except that it has a white
instead of blue field for the coat of
arms of the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Aviator Beaehey Is Killed.

San Francisco.-Lincoln Beachey,
the aviator, was killed while making
an exhibition flight at the Panama-Pa-
cific Exposition. At an altitude OF
about 1000 feet Beachey began a.
sharp descent The wings of his aero
plane collapsed and the machine
plunged into San Francisco Bay.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

With the profitable farming cam
paign follow-up work completed in Ar
kansas f. ]. Bodman, chairman Of
the state committee, has returned
from Texarkana. He was accom-
panied by F. N. Hopkins Of Fort
Smith.
They have attended group meetings
of the Arkansas Bankers Association,
and have been aided In their organiza-
ton through them. At a recent meet
ing at Wynne George w. Rogers, pres
ident, Robert e. Wait, secretary, anu
J. K. Browning, chairman OF the Agri-
culture Committee, decided to get be-
hind the movement to greater ex-
tent than in the past
Each county has its chairman, vice
chairman, secretary and treasurer, and
one live business man or farmer from
every township Through the organi-
zation the work of diversifcation will
be done and the battles against the
tick and hog cholera will be fought.
The county clubs will cooperate with
the county agents in the work.
The Pig and Poultry Club plan has
met with approval wherever presented,
and now has a good footing in the
largest towns of the state. More than
$4,000 has been pledged for the pur-
chase OF pigs for the boys, chickens
for the girls
By state organization the county
clubs will be able TO take better adj
vantage of the university extension
work headed by Prof w S. Lasseter
of the College of Agriculture of the
University of Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
War Tax AnntIlIed

FL Paso.-Through the efforts of
British consular agents in Mexico
100000 war tax imposed on for.
eigners in the Guadajara district has
been annulled by Villa officials after
the recent entrance of Villa troops.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Bio Wheat Crop COMING.

Rome.-The International Institute
of Agriculture has published statistics
of the worlds coming crops of wheat,
barley. rye maize and oats, which
have q particular interest at the pres
ent time on account of the war.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Root Not a Candidate

Albany.-Eiihu Root will not be a
candidate for president in 1916, he de.
clared "All talk of my being can.
didate is absolutely nonsense" he de.
clared. such thing is impossible"
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Do not plant block orchards of one
variety OF apples, plums or peaches;
mix your varieties SO as to give proper
pollination to the blossoms. Don't for
get this.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
GEORGIA Into Vera Cru,

Vera Cruz-The United States bat.
t1eship Georgia has arrived. The other
warships here are the battleship Della.
ware and the cruiser Washington.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Suffrage to Voters.

Harrisburg. - The PENNSYLVANIA
Senate passed by vote of 81 to Il
the joint resolution proposing wo-
mans suffrage amendment to the state
constitution. 1t will be submitted TO
the people next November.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

The general game law passed by the
Legislature was signed by Gov HAYS
and takes effect at once. 1t is the
first general game law placed on the
statute books of the state and will
prove of unusual interest to adjoining
resident hunters.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
S21.5Oo,oOO For Relief.

New York.-More than S21.50o,00o
OF it spent for Belgian relief, accord
ing to a statement issued by the com.
mission for relief in Belgium.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Tillman Retires.

Washington.-Otto H. Tittman. SUI.
perintendent OF the United States
coast and geodetie survey since 1900.
retired from office after AS years OF
government service
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Representative ExoeIles

Denver.-The Colorado House of
Representatives expelled Representa-.
tive w w. Rowland of Denver on
charges of perjury. Rowland, when
expelled, still was in jail in default OF
$1,000 bail.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Major w C. Bradford of the Arkan-
sas National Guard, who visited Jones'
boro, said that unless some capable
taincy of the local company of the
state militia, the company probably
will be disbanded. Several men who
have been suggested have declined
the position.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Prohibition Bill Sioned

Montpelier. Vt-Gov Gates signed
the prohibition referendum bill and
the voters will decide in March, 1916,
whether to substitute statewide pro-
hibiti0n for local option
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Judge Robert e. Jeffrey OF Newport
recently appointed United States min
OF Heber Springs, were married at the
Jefferson Hotel Judge and Mrs. JET
frey departed for Washington and
South America.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
100000 Flour CARGO.

st. Louisa St Louis milling COM
rany finished shipping flour said TO be
valued at 81 ,000, 900 TO two belligerent
European nations.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

The appointment of Tennis Martin
of Cross County, to succeed o. n. Xii
Tough, president of the St Francis
Levee Board, means the passing of Mr.
Killough as director on the board and
will end his labors as levee board
official when his term as president ex-
pres.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Wilson at G. A. r. Campfire

ington.-President Wilson ten
tatively agreed to attend campfire
meeting at the national encampment
of the G. a. r here in September
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Would Bar LIQUOR on River ste,m.rs

Memphis.-Indication are that ex-
cursion boats this summer will do an
excursion business only and that the
sale of whiskey on Mississippi river
boats which proved bonanza last
year will not be continued.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

The machinery for the new -four
min at Walnut Springs, Sewer county,
has arrived. 1t is said 1000 acres
have been sown to wheat in Sewer
county this year, as against IS last
year.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Utah prohi Bill Vetoed.
Salt Lake City.-Governor Spry has
vetoed the statewide prohibition bill.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

The first turbine wheel ever used In
the Ozark mountains to generate wa
ter power, is handmade wooden tur-
bine that was installed years ago at
the viii Alvey mill on Spring creek.
1t is still in use.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
MAYORS Home mited

New Ycrk.-Tne home of Mayor
Daniel Hermann of Gutenberg, N. j..
a suburb, was wrecked by a bomb
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
Austrian Statement.

In catering to the trade where fruit
is marketed try to put yourself in the
position of the buyer and then furnish
the quality of fruit the trade wants.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

The annual State Teachers copven-
ton, which will be held in Little Rock
April $40, inclusive, will attract in
the neighborhood of 1000 teachers, ac-
cording to Prof Geo. B. Cook and
Prof. ], l.. Bond. president of the as
ISOLATION
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

The action of the legislature in pass
ing bill providing for two judicial
districts in this eDallas) county is
highly gratifying to the people of
Sparkman, which will be in the west
ern district. if Governor Hays signs
the bill For years the people of this
section have been compelled to drive
across the county to the county seat
at Fordyce, in the extreme south .east-
ern corner of the county.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Figure now to cut next winters
feed bill as much as possible by plant
ing sufficient acreage to forage crops.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25

Fire broke out in the lumber yard
of the Milliken-James Mill Company
of Arkadelphia and destroyed nearly
10000 feet of oak, valued at about
$1,000, two-thirds covered by insur-
ance.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-25
President Sells Bale.

Washington.-President Wilson sold
a bale OF cotton and sent the proceeds
to charity in Oklahoma