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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Two changes in the employees of the
State Tax Commission were made at
a meeting of the commission. Sena-
tor Harry Harris of Clarendon was
elected secretary TO succeed Ed Stan
ley, who resigned last week to enter
tie insurance business in Little Rock.
ElGon Brown of Desark, nephew of
f. E. Brown, member of the COM
mission. was appointed stenographer
to succeed Miss Laura jacobson of
Little Rock. Bruce Bullion was re-
tanned as clerk of the commission.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29
Switzerland Makes Protest.

Washington.-Dr Paul Ritter, the
Swiss minister, presented to the State
Department copy of a protest his
government has made to the allies
against interference with shipping of
products into Switzerland.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Both a suit to enjoin Senator Harry
c. Harris salary as secretary to the
tax commission--design to test his
right to hold the pos1tion-and a re-
consideration of two appointments
made by Chairman r. G. Dye and
Commissioner f. E. Brown are posi-
tilities. Commissioner A C. Martineau
did not concur in two appointments of
Gr Dye and Mr.. Brown and he said
these will be reconsidered.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Thos. j. Bentley, farm demonstration
for Greene county, has launched
Boys Pig Club In Green county, and
led parade of Al boys who came to
Paragould to select thoroughbred pig
porkers Mr.. Bentley had gathered from
the farmers and stoekmen. The four
local banks have agreed to finance one
hundred boys in the pig business, and
curing the last two weeks Mr.. Bentley
has been very busy signing up boys
and selecting pigs.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29
More Wheat For Beloium.

Galveston.-The British steamer
Queen Adelaide, chartered by the Bel
Pian Relief Commission, sailed from
here for Rotterdam with 27S, 400 bush
els of wheat for Belgium
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29
Villiatas Back TO Front

Eagle Sixty.nine Villa sol
diers, wounded in the recent siege o,
Matamoros, arrived at Eagle Pass.
and were sent across the border to
join the Villa garrison at piedras
Negras
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

While no definite plans have been
announced, officers of the State Fed
Grafton of Labor believe the members
Of organized labor in Arkansas will
initiate petition for a bank guar
anty law to be voted on at the next
general election in September, 1916
Legislature pass such an act, but af-
ter having been introduced in the
Senate, it was allowed to die on the
calendar
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The Arkansas School for the Blind
is celebrating its recent victory in
the musical contest conducted by the
Arkansas Federation of Women's
Clubs. The federation offered prize
for the best original work in music.
All medals offered were won by stu
dents of the School for the Blind, the
second successive year the institution
has accomplished this feat.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Lee Miles secretary or the new
State Game and Fish Commission,
held conference with Governor
Hays, Attorney General W. L. Moose,
Auditor NJ. f. Dickinson and State
Treasurer r. F. Mcdaniel relative to
the use of the funds coming in for
licenses under the act No decision
was reached. The funds now amount
to more than $1,000.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Authority to charge three-cent
passenger rate and higher freight
rates was given the Kansas City
Southern Railroad by Judge Jacob
Trieber in the United States District
Court The authority was contained
IN a decree enjoining the Arkansas
Railroad Commission and the state of
Arkansas from enforcing the law
passed by the Legislature of 1907. re-
ducing the passenger rate from three
to two cents and lowering freight
rates. The tariff used by the railroads
under the state law was prepared by
the Railroad Commission and is
known as Standard Distance Sariff
No. 3.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29
Local Option Law Valid.

kfort-Kentucky's local option
law was upheld by the state court OF
appeals, which declared valid elections
held last year in four counties.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Ten reasons for growing Sudan
grass in Arkansas are given in cir
cular letter gotten out by the Extcn-
sion Department of the College of Ag.
riculture OF the University of Arkan-
sas and agents of the United States
Department of Agriculture at Fayette-
vile. In addition the letter tells how
to plant the grass seed, how to cult
yate it and when and how to harvest
the grass.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29
Cotton Cake Is Exported.

Galveston-Two carloads of cotton
seed cake, amounting to 25.475 sacks,
valued at s137, 500. were exported from
Galveston on two steamships.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

1t seems probable that Benton Will
secure water works and a sewer sys.
tenn under the special improvement
district plan. Half of the property
values of Benton are represented by
the signatures thus far secured for the
initial petition.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

w. B. Owen, chairman OF the State
Highway Commission, has received an
invitation to attend the annual con-
vention of the Ozark Trails Associa-
lion at independence, Kan, June and
s. He was asked to appoint delegates
from each county to attend the meet
Ing
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The resignation of Prof B. Schwartz
Of Fayetteville, associate professor of
biology at the University of Arkansas,
was rendered President FutralI, ef-
feetive July l.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Mr.. Owens received a letter from
Robert e. Erwin, commissioning of pub
lie lands in New Mexico, asking his
opinion DON the calling of convention
of all state land commissioners to me-
morialize Congress- to pass a law Civ
ing unreserved and Incorporated
federal lands to the states in which
they are located. Mr.. Owens favors
the proposition.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29
FARM NOTES.

Use only pure seed.
Hens need much exercise.
Keep the hog troughs clean.
Deep, fall blowing is preferable.
Abuse generally educates the COW
to kick.
A tree that is overloaded cannot pro-
duce good fruit.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Commissioner of Labor j. C. Clary
has announced he will appoint E. /.
Mckinley of Paragould as deputy labor
commissioner, to succeed M. J. Nc
Mahon. Since February the place has
heen filled by ALBERT Martin.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Four vacancies in the State Board
OF Nurse Examiners may be filled by
Governor Hays within a few days. The
board will meet at the capitol MAY 4
and 5 to consider appli cations for H.
censes of nurses and it is thiught the
new members will be named before
that date.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Prof Frank c. Hawkins. associate
professor of Latin and Greek for the
University of Arkansas at Fayette-
vile has asked for leave OF absence
for next year
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Lightning struck a barn belonging
to A Liniger near Springdale and
killed two horses. Four men were in
the barn when the bolt fell. but none
of them was hurt.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

One of the features Of the Arkansas
press excursion, which follows the
state meeting at Harrison, Ark. Nav
1919. will be visit TO the old BLOW.
ing Cave" at lack between Marshal
and Gilbert
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Governor Hays issued a proclama-
ton making Blytheville a city of the
first class. The proclamation states
the city now has 5000 Inhabitants and
is eligible to the first class.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The commissioners OF Waterworks
Improvement District No 2 of Para.
gould have just sold an issue of $25, 900
worth of bonds to the Paragould Trust
Company for S25,125, or at a premium
of s125. The bonds bear per cent
interest and run for 20 years.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

f. II. Harm, head OF the pedagog.
lcal department in Little Rock High
School, will assist in the pedagogy.
cal department at the summer session
of the State Normal School. which be-
Gins July Z. DR.. J. L. McBrien of TIE
United States Department of Rural
Education, also will be a member of
the summer faculty.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

]. L. Bond, state supervisor of ru-
raj schools. is sending our circular
letters to county superintendent urg-
ing them to hold promotion days" at
the various schools of their counties.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Prof. John 3. Borders of the Extern
sion Department OF the University
College of Agriculture has presented
his resignation to Dean Martin Nelson,
effective June l.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

All mercantile establishments OF TT.
Smith will observe the provisions Of
the minimum wage and hours of SER
vice law the Legislature passed re-
Gently.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Along the line of progressive mu-
nicipal administration the city coun-
ell of Sloan Springs has decided to
erect a handsome city nall which
may also be used for public gather
ings. An architect has been EMPLOYED
to draw the plans.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The Russellville City Council has
Just purchased 75-horsepower com.
hjnation chemical and hose motor fire
truck. representing an investment of
about $4,000
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

1t was announced by the commission
in charge of the Arkansas exhibit at
the Panama-Pacific Exposition that
the states building would be officially
opened June l.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Cattle men In the vicinity of Noun
tain Home are turning their stock on
the lands after the longest winter
feeding season they have ever ex-
perienced
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The balance left in the treasury
out OF the amount appropriated to pay
the expenses of the Legislature is ap-
proximately S14,500. A part of this
will be required to pay for the print
ing of the journals of the two houses.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

DR.. ]. c. Hughes, charged with the
murder OF Aft Bagley, in Walnut
Ridge, October %, 1910, was acquitted
of charge of murder in the first de,
gree.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The Terminal Warehouse Com
pany, Little Rock concern, filed no.
tice with the secretary of state that
1t would increase its capital stock
from $4,000 to $1,000
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The Glenwood Paint Manufacturing
Company is putting in machinery to
grind and prepare paint pigments
from minerals found in the hills OF
Glenwood
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Prof. John b. Borders of the Extern
sion Department of the University
College OF Agriculture has presented
his resignation to Dean Martin Nelson.
effective June l.
The Russellville City Council has
Just purchased a 75-horsepower com.
hination chemical and hose motor fire
truck. representing an investment of
about $4,000.
Cattle men In the vicinity of Noun
tain Home are turning their stock on
the lands after the longest winter
feeding season they have ever ex-
perienced.
DR.. j. c. Hughes, charged with the
murder OF ALI Bagley, in Walnut
Ridge, October %, 1910, was acquitted
of charge of murder in the first de,
gree.
The Glenwood Paint Manufacturing
Company is putting in machinery to
grind and prepare paint pigments
from minerals found in the hills Of
Glenwood.
Zinc ore shipments from the north
Arkansas zinc field for the month of
April will break all previous monthly
records.
The engine and fixtures of the
Cabot electric light plant are now
being installed
Ii present plans go through the
towns of Branch ard Charleston will
have electric lights and power which
will be furnished by the Bonneville
plant.
The cotton acreage for n .naolph
County has been reduced more this
season than for a number of years.
Reports from different sections of
Searcy county indicate there will be a
bumper peach and apple crop this
lear.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Five officials of the State Depart.
ment Of Public Instruction will at
tend the Southern Congress for Edu-
cation and Industry, which opens in
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The City Fuel Company of Little
Rock filed articles of incorporation
with the secretary of state.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The new freight tariff recently Is
fued by the Arkansas Railroad Com
mission has gone into effect. The tar
III. is known as Western Freight Classi.
fcation No. So, and replaces Western
freight Classification No. So. The new
tariff applies both to intrastate and in
tcrstate shipments. According to the
commissioners the new tariff lowers
the average of the rats in the state.
The Crystal Ice and Gin Company of
Walnut Ridge filed notice of its DISC
luton with the secretary OF state.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The cotton acreage for II .ndoIph
County has been reduced more this
season than for number of years.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

II present plans go through the
towns of Branch ard Charleston Will
have electric lights and power which
will be furnished by the Bonneville
plant
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Reports from different sections of
Searcy county indicate there will be a
bumper peach and apple crop this
lear.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Zinc ore shipments from the north
Arkansas zinc field for the month of
April will break all previous monthly
records.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Governor Hays issued a proclama-
tion making the town of Hartford Go.
bastian county, city of the second
class. The proclamation states that
the city has a population of 1000.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Use only pure seed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The engine and fixtures of the
Cabot electric light plant are now
being installed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Abuse generally educates the COW
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

Deep, fall blowing is preferable.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The Arkansas History Commission
recently received portraits in oil of
number of distinguished Arkansas res
idents of several decades ago. The
pictures have been refinished and re-
paired and are now hanging in the
rooms of the commission in the CAPT.
toll. The portraits include those of
Robert w. Johnson, United States SEN
ator in the 4Os; Ambrose H. Sewer.
first United States senator from Ar
kansas; Edward Cross, for whom
Cross county was named. and Gen.
Pat Cleburne,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-04-29

The Mount Comfort Fruit Growers,
Association filed articles of incorpo.
ration. Its headquarters are at Mount
Comfort Station. Washington county.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-07-09
WILL MARCH no WHITE House
Anti-Saioon League Plans Big Benz
onstration In Washington.

Maryland's delegation TO the ANU
Saloon League of Americas conven-
ton at Atlantic City, beginning July
6, will be among the 5000 who Will
march down Pennsylvania avenue
Washington, on July 10, in monster
parade and demonstration for tne
benefit OF President Wilson. Ihey
will advance on the White House
and there lay before the President OF
his representatives the appeal OF tne
temperance advocates Of the nation
as embodied in the action taken Dy
the convention.
The convention will last four days,
and at least $4,000 delegates from all
parts Of the country are expected
Maryland's delegation, it is expected,
will number about 800, including ~
delegates appointed by Governor
Goldsborough as official representa-
tives or the State. They are: Jonn
n. Stone and IT. Booker Cliff, of
Baltimore; Francis Snowden, SANDY
Springs; the Rev. o. ID. Taylor' Mll-
lersviIle; Col. q NM Sisk, Preston,
G. w. Yeiser, Union Mills; Herbert
r. Wooden, Hampstead; X. husn
Lewis, Frederick; Eugene Harrison
Brunswick; W. d. Barnes, Havre de
Grace; ID. William Gambrill, ELI
colt City; Thomas 8 Bordley, Ches-
tertown; Frank Higgins, Rockville
Prof. WI. T. Griffith, Centerville; ~ -
Choate, Roslyn; DIR. Harry Roberts,
Easton; l.. w. Cunby, Salisbury
James X. ElIegood, Salisbury; Will
lam j. Downing, Salisbury, and
Judge Robley ID. Jones, Snow Hill.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-07-09

Of the best Stoves on the
market are Elm Double-Heaters
Maoic Airtights and the Farmer Girl
Cook Stoves are sold BY p. r.. Bennett,
w Sykesville- nov 1o
The Democratic advocate., 1915-07-09
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
in Maryland. letters testamentary on the Personal
Estate Of
MARY A. MAGEE,
late of Carroll County deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscriber,
on or before the 18th day Of January. 1916, they
may otherwise by law be excluded from ali benefit
of said estate.
1915
REBECCA E. REESE.
june 1S-4t Executrix.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-07-09
VALLEY Of VIRGINIA
covantb Letter From Our Former
MeIrose Correspondent.

Dear Readers:
,rarvIanders who settled in the Val
IaT Az virginia i'm the past ten years
-, Reisterstown, Westminster, Hag-
arstown and Frederick.
Truck farming il carried on here TO
considerable extent, many Of the
qruckers combining study and re
saarch with hard labor i'm making 1t a
surcess. One man with pride told me
ba makes a living with two acres OIL
aroTTrd IL showed me his tomato
1Isnts staked and tied up, having
fruit on Tile size OF an egg and larger.
Ha nrHnes the plants, claiming the
--ie1d il twice as great by removing
III main stalk for bearing purposes.
TompetitioH i'm business il keen
here as well as at other places. q
5eaIer in clothing displays large
TfIIhnard in a town with this adver-
ti1ament. I'VE have the clothes you
naed at right prices. You cannot get
aInrr without them If you don't be-
Iiave il come down street without
them.
Ground cellars are coming in favor
bara We were in one made as the
nwrer wanted I'LL The man said it
VA H. feet deep, "a feet long, al
cnmented floor and sides. The top
wss covered with a roof. "A wind
wheel pumped water from a nearby
snring into a cemented trough where
milk. butter, &C., was kept.
Fruit il plentiful. The truckers
supply the stores and sell the balance
on the streets. One man told me he
has ripe peaches and will have a
continuation OF different kinds OF
npaches until snow flies. Cherries are
Gold by the gallon-fve gallons for
$1.O0.
met Y man In Harrisonburg who
said THE Valley of Virginia is too
slow for me, / am going out West" I"
Perhaps Ii Will seem fast" to get
among the Indians or prospectors.
On Monday OF last week when there
Wa such a severe hail storm up
North we had fine weather. There
was a strong north wind. In the af-
ternoon a few clouds were seem 10
wards evening it began to grow cool,
next morning coats and sweaters
we're comfortable. News soon spread
that "a hail storm down in Maryland
Yesterday, hail as large as baseball. =
Of course We were interested and
bought a paper to get the news from
Down in Maryland" as the Virgln1an
expresses III.
"A kind friend has furnished several
thousand souvenir cards to be given
away. Five different ones will be
sent for the asking Write to Home
Sunshine, Dayton, Va J. a. ZEPP.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-07-09
AIR MEN GET SCARED
They Never Know When a Panic o.
Fear May Strip Them.

Professional aeroplane pilots have
long since ceased to be ashamed to
confess that they get scared and that
N panic Of fear while in the air may
seize them at any time. Why thls rs
SO Is the subject OF an article In the
London Aeroplane.
lii appears that a fier with an I'M
agination Il never quite happy, es-
pecially on long flight ln calm
weather when he has nothing to oc-
cupy lii attention. One pilot, who IL
one of the finest fliers in England,
has habit which is most discon-
certing w his passengers, however
consoling it may be to him person
ally. He will fly without a waVer Tor
perhaps half an hour, then suddenly
the passenger will imagine that
storm has struck them, for the ma
chine viii stand first on one wing tip
and then on the other, then it will
dive terrifically, and then it Will al
most loop the loop. After that II
will calm down and fly for another
half hour. when the performance will
be repeated. After they have landed
and the passenger has remarked on
the extraordinary squalls whicn
STRUCK Iu6Ll WACu ONCl SOA S1@AAA
the pilot will casually explain tnat
he was merely looking round at those
intervals to zee whether his tail was
still there and was testing the con
troIs To See whether anything was
trying to jam.
!. Gold feet may lead merely 10
proper caution, or it may lead 10
complete loss Of nerve. . pilot may
have cold feet of a certain machine
and W 1y it with due respect for lts
peculiarities or he may have cold
feet of flying altogether, 10 which
case he had better give 1t up, for II
he does not he must take to doping,
which il fatal.
"A particularly malignant disease
il constructors cold feet 1n Whlcn
the victim, always on the ground
himself watches every machine In the
air i'm a. constant state Of terror, s.
pecting it to fall to pieces whenever
1t ~ moved by a gust, and when
machine of his own OF any other make
is on the ground, he Is always paving
round ii, finding some spot az Which
III NAV break"
The Democratic advocate., 1915-07-09
WAS WILLING TO COMPROMISE
Ernest Wanted Increase in Wages,
Though He Stood Ready to Make

Ernest was very big and very black,
and when it came to sleeping and
eating fully justified his name. Ernest
did not fancy steady work, but he
was apt to be available when spring
came for odd jobs at dollar a day
and his dinner.
One spring he came in with sheep
ish grin.
Miss Sally, been hearin' in de
lodge meetin' bout dose hard times,
and low I better raise my salry to
ia dollar an quarter a day"
You're not worth that, Ernest, and
you know it Besides, can't afford
to pay more"
Ernest scratched his head; this was
matter for more thought than he had
anticipated.
" figgered out when dey wu7
talkin' bout dem hard times dat
couldn't ford to work for no less
But"-his black face cleaned with o
sudden thought won eat 80
much"
The Democratic advocate., 1915-07-09
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber has
obtained from the Orphans Court of Carroll
county, in Maryland letters of administration on
the Personal Estate of
JAMES o. HARRISON,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby.
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscriber
On or before the 18th day or January. 1916, they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 14th day of June.
1915.
THOMAS A. HARRISON.
June lS-4t Administrator.