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The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
TIE DARDANELLES
 CHE WAY ID FIRE
TURKS ARE HOLDING VILLAGES ALONG STRAITS IN FoRcE-
 MINE SWEEPING GOES ON.
THREE MILES FROM CHANAK
Turkish Ships Are Reported to Be As- sembina at Nagara-AHies Lost 1s
 Killed, : Missing and 25 Wounded.

London.-The British battleships Queen Elizabeth and Prince George and the battle cruiser tnHextble, with their eight 15-inch and their dozen 12- inch guns, attacked the principal forts on the European side Of the narrows in the Dardanelles.
 Two of the forts were damaged and the magazine of third was blown up. Guarding the narrowest part of the straits from the European side, they are believed to be the strongest forts along the entire water way although those opposite almost equal them.
 One fort, indicated on the admiralty maps as 'L, has two t4-inch guns that could scarcely reach the Queen Eliza beth, which fired 29 rounds from her 15-ineh weapons by indirect fire and had the advantage Of aeroplanes to aid her gunners. The other two forts have three 11-inch guns and some smaller cannon.
 Cruisers continue attacks on the for tifeations along the coast of Asia Nil nor, from Besika, near the entrance to the Dardanelles, to smyrna. doubtless to prevent re-enforcements being sent to the straits, where there are many Turkish troops, with whom the ma rines landed to complete destruction of the forts at the entrance to the straits have been in contact. It was in the land fighting that the allies suffered casualties, according to the British re- port. Of 1g killed. 25 wounded and three missing. The Turks. however, place the British casualties at a higher figure
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The house adopted an amendment to the Branch Normal College bill for the removal of the institution out of the city of Pine Bluff to tract of 200 acres to be donated to the state for that purpose. The original bill pro- vided that the present lands and build 1ngs of the college should be sold for not less than s20,0OO The amendment, offered by MT. Brockman, provides that the property shall not be sold for less than $60.000 It was opposed by MT. Wilson of Jefferson, who said the property is worth between s25,00 and S30,000, and should the amendment be adopted it might invalidate the con- tract with the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, which could not guarantee the sale of the property at $50,000, and would therefore kill the bill Another amendment by MT. Brockman was adopted providing for the removal of the school to tract of land, to be deeded to the state in fee simple, with out reversion clause
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Holland Remains Neutral

The Hague. Reports reaching HoI- land from the United States and other countries indicate a belief that The Netherlands is about to enter into the hostilities. Semi-oflicial circles here declare such reports are without foun- dation. It is asserted that Hollands 8 attitude of complete neutrality has not changed, but that she continues deter mined to protect her national rights.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Manifests Alleged False.

New York.-George Kotter, Adolph Hachmeister and Walter Pappinghaus. three of five officials and employees of the Hamburg Line indicted on the charge of defrauding the Unit ed States government by means of false manifests issued to ships sent with supplies for German cruisers. pleaded not guilty when arraigned They were released on 5000 bail each.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
STATE PARAGRAPHS.

The house indulged in considerable good-natured amusement over a bill by Dr. Bishop ito better the sanitary conditions in Little River county" The bill, although strictly local in its na- ture, received only eight votes to 69 against it One of its provisions was that no holes or ponds of water shall be left along the right of way of any railroad in Little River County 20 days after the last big rain"
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Nineteen institutes have been con. ducted in Arkansas since February 15, by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the United States De partment of Agriculture. The attend ance, according to reports of the ex- perts in charge of the work, is well over 5000.
 In cooperation with the Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs and wo- men canning club agents of various counties Miss Marcella Arthur of the Department of Home Economies of the College of Agriculture has given dem onstrations Of domestic science at Stamps, one week; Horatio, one week; Stuttgart, one week; Piggott, three days; Rector, three days; DeQaeen. one week.
 The meetings are conducted at the invitation of farmers and business men of the vicinity in which they are held The subjects discussed are the practical ones that the farmer meets in his own community and on his own farm. Some of the subjects are
 Pigs, Peanuts and Corn, Oats, Sudan Grass. Peas and Beans, ]" Max ing Crops in Spite of Dry Weather, and other practical farm topics. n addition to the foregoing, Dr. J. F. Gibson of the Federal Bureau of Ani, nal Industry of Washington, has been giving practical demonstrations in the use of anti-hog cholera serum by vac cination.
 In response to numerous requests from Arkansas farmers regarding va rfous crops adaptable to Arkansas soils, w. c. Lassetter, agronomist at the College of Agriculture, has pre- pared Crop Information Card. show ing in brief almost every crop that can be grown in Arkansas, the soils it is adapted to. variety, time of seed ing, seed to SOW per acre, how seeded, depth to cover and where seed can be bought.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Senate passed the bill by Sena- tor Greenhouse amending the inheri- tance tax law by providing that where exemptions are allowed under the pres ent inheritance tax law they shall be made after the assessment is fixed In this way the exempted property would not be taxed and yet more estates wou'd come under the provisions of the law, increasing the revenue from that source
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Minnesota May Go Dry.

St. Paul.-A bill providing that a statewide prohibition amendment be to the people at the general election in November. 1916, was in- treduced in the Minnesota house. Gov ernor Hammons signed the county op- tion bill passed recently by the legis- lature granting counties the privilege of settling the prohibition issue.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Aims to Check Coalino.

Washington. - President Wilson signed the joint resolution passed by both houses authorizing him to direct customs collectors to withhold clear ance from any vessel which he has reason to believe intends to carry coal or other supplies to belligerent vessels at sea
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

E. Nolin of the lumber department of the Philadelphia Milling Company, states that his company is reaching out into Canada for large stave busl- ness. Several large consignments of whiskey barrel slaves have been sold to the big Canadian distilleries.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

-'rossett-queen city of the Southern pines, as some one has termed ito cated in the southeast corner of Ar kansas, is only few miles from the historic winter camp of Ferdinand De Soto, the first white man to view the Mississippi river. Crossett has the largest population of any town in Ash ley county and adds BPS, 1000 taxes each year to the public treasury of Ash ley county and Arkansas, or about s14 per capita.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Absentees Reimbursed

Washington.-Six thousand dollars deducted from the salaries of repre- sentatiyes in Congress for being aD- sent during the closing days of the last session, was restored to the ab- sentees by a resolution passed by the house.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The house was about ready to pass the Taylor bill for the registration and regulation of drug stores when opposition developed to certain re- strictive features of the proposed law. It was thereupon put back on second reading and the following amendment was offered by MT. Josephs of Miller: Provided, this shall not apply to the sale or vending of compound mixtures commonly known as patent medicines, If said compound or mixtures are ap- proved under the Federal Pure Food and Drug Act, not to the sale or vend- ing of quinine in original or unbroken packages"
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Bar Habit.Formina Drums.

Washington.-Th act of Congress prohibiting all persons from selling or giving away habit-forming drugs with out physicians prescription. or un- der direct instructions of a physician, went into effect throughout the coun. try Friday.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
War Risks Climb Hiqher.

washington.-Increases in the Fed eral War Risk Bureaus insurance rates on ships and cargoes to princi- pal English and all German ports as a result of constantly increasing dan- gers to shipping were announced by Secretary McAooo.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The City Council of McGehee has under consideration an ordinance au- thorozing the expenditure of $9O,OO0 in municipal improvements. A part of this will be used to retire the bond ed indebtedness of the water and light distrlcL sA0,000 will be used in purchasing auxiliary machinery and pumps for the plant and the remaining S30,000 will go toward building a sewer system.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Holding that the statewide prohibt ton law had repealed the Going act, under which Dave Berlin and James Dowd were indicted on charges of per jury, Judge A. B. Grace of Pine Bluff continued the cases set for trial They probably will be dismissed.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

George Martin, one of the wealthiest and most progressive farmers of Nor rillon, has received from an Eastern firm the first oil-burning tractor to be used for blowing ever brought to this section. It hauls five 16-inch turn ing blows.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Suffraae Gets Setback.

St Paul, Minn-The Minnesota State Senate defeated. 34 to 33, the bill providing for the submission to the voters of constitutional amend ment granting full suffrage to women. The house has not considered the bill.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The indications are that the largest peach crop in the history of Amity since the introduction of the Elberta peach will be harvested this year. There are 500 acres of peach trees i'll this vicinity. The continued cool weather practically insures them against frost damage and it is esti- mated that the yield will total 150, 900 bushels unless something unforeseen befalls
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The house rejected a resolution of fered by Representative Reigler of Pulaski, asking that President Wilson stand firm in enforcing the policy of no arms and ammunition to the warning nations of Europe and that such steps be taken by the national administra. tion as will further protect American shipping interests. Rejection was based on the belief that the resolution might be misinterpreted and that President Wilson and Secretary Bryan will do what is best for Ameri. can interests without suggestions from the legislature.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Frank F. Clinton former mayor of Dardanelle. and candidate in the last Democratic primary for secretary Of state against Earl Hodges, was brought to Little Rock from San An tonic. Texas, to face eight charges of securing money on false pretenses.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The temperature fell to 26 above zero at Ozark, and the ground was frozen hard. It is feared by some or the fruit growers that this freeze has injured fruit to some extent.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

To move a cotton mill with 5000 spindles, all of it's machinery, all it's 125 or more operatives, the entire plant which is now in operation, from it's present location in Tennessee to Pine Bluff, is the proposition to be dis cussed at a special meeting of he trustees of the Chamber of Commerce that will be held soon.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Agricultural Experiment Sta tion of the University of Arkansas of Fayetteville has recently published a bulletin on Diversified Farming" The bulletin was prepared with a view to supplying practical aid to the farmer who is trying to diversity. The crops and classes of live stock best adapted in Arkansas are treated in a brief and practical way
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

thorough and complete audit of the books and accounts of the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases and a complete investigation of the affairs of the institution will be made to Gov. G. w. Hays, if resolution adopted in the Senate is also approved by the house.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
coethals Receives Nomination

Washington.-Col. George w Goeth. als was nominated to be a major gem eral U. s. A, in recognition of his services in building the Panama canal.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Joe Whenery of Halltown, Mo, will build 50-barrel four mill at Gass- vile, little town between Mountain Home and Cotter. Residents of Gass- vile have donated an acre of ground for the site The large wheat crop in this county caused MT Whenery to locate in Gassville
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Step in Internationa Affairs Saw.

MT. Armstrong introduced a bill in the house to raise the tax levy for general purposes from 2A to 8 mills. It has been estimated by the auditor that this will meet the deficit in the treasury in the next two years.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Parke Cravens of Magazine. one Of the pages in the house, is an ambi- tious young man. He expects to go to Washington next December as a page in the House of Representa- tives, upon appointment of Congress man Wingo. He is one of the most popular of the pages, and says that he expects to be elected to the House of Representatives in 1921.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
TAX EXTENSION
 FINALLY BEATEN
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OPPOSED TO PROPOSITION OF EXTEND.
 ING TIME FOR PAYING.
THREE BILLS ARE DEFEATED
Last Bill Was Designed to Aid Tax payers of Only Limited Num-
 Der of Counties
Little Rock

LltIIe 1lOCk,-
 The Fortieth General Assembly went on record most emphatieally against the policy of extending the time for the payment of taxes. Three bills for this purpose were defeated by the house. one of them, a general bill, after it had passed the Senate.
 The first bill was one that had been vigorously championed by Rep resentative Brawner of Clay county to extend the time of tax paying in his county from April 10 to Novem- Der TO- He lost at every point, al though he made hard fight for the benefit of his constituents.
 Then came the bill which had passed the Senate, providing for an extension of time all over the state. This was also badly beaten. As last resort the representatives of In- dependence, Izard, Fulton, Sharp, Jackson, Clay, Randolph, Green, Law renee. Howard, Nevada. Prairie and Monroe introduced a bill to apply to their counties alone. This had rough passage through the legislative break CTS. It provided that those who ask ed for an extension of taxes should pay the state 10 per cent for the time extended after April 10 In the final contest Messrs. Gray, Rogers of De sha and Brawner supported the bill, MT. Rogers explaining that as MT Gray had been one of the first to come to the relief of eastern Arkansas counties during the overflow period of 1893, he favored giving the hill counties the relief sought Messrs. Griffin and Belote opposed the bill, MT. Griffin on the ground that it is class legislation and MT. Belote be- cause he believed it did not provide for protection to the common school fund, but would make the other eoun- ties support this fund for the ex= empted counties The bill was final ly defeated, 36 to AT, and with it the last chance of any sort of taxpaying extensions or exemptions for this ses- sion.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

J. s. Utley of Benton, who has just finished serving four years as prose- cutting attorney. will be in the race for attorney general to succeed Judge W. L. Moose He is a graduate of Hen drix College Conway, the law depart ment of the University of Arkansas. and is one of the best known young
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The M, D. & C. Railroad gap is now closed, and in one mile and TOO yards of Shawmut, where It's juncture with the Iron Mountain will complete con. nection with Hot Springs.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Governor Hays sent special mes sage to the house urging the passage of the Wallace bill to safeguard the lives of coal miners. which the House Committee on Mines and Mining had returned with an adverse report.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

No successor to NJ. J. McMahon. deputy labor commissioner, has yet been appointed. Commissioner Clary says he will not announce his ap- pointment until after the adjourn. ment of the legislature.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Acting under writ of seizure is- sued by Chancellor Elliott of Pine Bluff at the "quest of Prosecuting At torney Par.4Am, Sheriff Williams sei2- ed more than 5000 pints of whiskey, eight casks of beer and eight cases of quarts and other liquor in a store room in the Mickey Holland saloon.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Vanter system of the Redpatn Chautauqua will obtain at Walnut Ridge again this year. The opening date will be June F.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Two men unmasked, but wearing false boards, escaped with s995 69 from the Bank of Gilman at Gilman, 13 miles north of DeQueen.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Governor Hays declines to make any statement relative to the rumors of an extra session.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Governor Hays Saturday afternoon approved the Woods bill, 10 provide severe penalties for the violation of the liquor laws. It is practically a copy of what is known as the "nuis ance act" which was passed by the Tennessee legislature after hard fight. There was no opposition to it in either house of the Arkansas Gen eral Assembly.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Senate passed bill by Sena- tor Cabaniss to prohibit the employees of railways and electric lines from drinking intoxicants.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

By vote of to 23, the Senate re- fused to pass bill abolishing the De partment of State Lands, Highways and Improvements.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The House defeated bill by MT. Johnson of Sebastian to submit the question of continuing the commission form of government of Fort Smith to 8 vote of the people.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The appropriation bill for the agri cultural schools came through un scathed after hard days debate by the Battle-Ax Brigade.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Messrs. Josephs, Condray. Rorex, Alexander, Rogers of Desha, Griffin and Bishop were named as a commit. tee on closing exercises in the house.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The house passed the University ap- propriation bill carrying approximate ly $292, 900.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Woods nuisance act" signed by the governor, is modelled after the famous Tennessee statute, and is in- tended, as it's author declares, to get the man higher up'' in the blind tiger business-the man who allows his buildings to be operated for the pur- pose of illegal liquor traffic.
 Under this law an investigation may be ordered, where there is cause to believe that the liquor laws are being violated, and if violations are to be found the chancellor is authorized to order the place of business closed, and any reopening of the place for the purpose of illegal sale of liquor works as a conviction for contempt of court and subjects the agent, owner or person in charge of the building to Imprisonment for from 30 days to six months, in addition to a fine of not exceeding $50. The building is closed and may not be reopened for any pur- pose within a year.
 In determining whether or not liQ- uor is being sold illegally, the court may take prima facIe evidence of such violation the possession by the de- fendant of an internal revenue liquor tax stamp, or record showing that he has taken out revenue license Copies of the records in the office of the district internal revenue collec- tor are admissible in evidence.
 Not only is the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney authorized to file a petition with the court to abate blind tiger nuisance, but any five citizens may, without the concur renee If such officers, and upon their own relation, file such petition and de- mand an investigation within the premises. If filed by citizens they must make such bond for costs as the court may determine, to be assessed against them in case it develops that the petition was filed without prob able cause Otherwise, no costs are taxed against the petitioners.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Agricultural School bill carries the following amounts: Jonesboro. sll3,3O0 Russeilville, S99,725; Mag. nolia, $SS.400, and Monticello, s101 POO
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

Both houses passed a resolution to continue the Investigating committees after tie close of the session.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

MT. Condray introduced bill which would prohibit the use of public offices in furthering political campaigns, and would penalize any official or deputy who violates it's provisions. No deputy will be allowed to assist any person in a political campaign during the time he is engaged in his official duties. and no political or campaign literature could be mailed out from a public of fce or with the aid of public employees. On motion of MT, Gentry, who said the bill ought to have been law 40 years ago." it was made special or. der and passed without opposition.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The governor approves the Helms bill to create State Board of optom- etry.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Senate and house in joint sac. sion Friday afternoon confirmed the appointment of John T. Burkett of Camden as member of the Peniten. tiary Commission.
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11

The Senate struck out of the bill an appropriation of s71,40O to enforce the fertilizer and pure feed laws by the Department of Agriculture
The Monticellonian., 1915-03-11
Charities Control.

J. K. Surridge of Walnut Ridge, ap- pointed March 1, 1915, under an act of the Fortieth General Assembly, for term of four years
 L. L. Coffman of Little Rock, ap- pointed March 4. 1915 under an act of the Fortieth General Assembly, for term of two years.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-04-29
FRUITLESS.

Judge Kneeshaw has properly dismissed the action brought to
restrain thesBoard of Control from continuing building operations
at the jamestown asylum. This should put a quiteus upon a con
troversy in which the state at large is not interested, but which
worked a real hardship upon the unfortunate inmates of the in
sane asylum.
The dismissal of the action brought by the Jamestown trio only
completes the vindication of the board Of control, two members OF
which are stricken by serious illness. Fred BreWster,R. S. Lewis
and ]. w. Jackson are the men whose. personal. regulations are
proof against the Shiny charges urged by the Knauf-Seller-Buck
triumvirate.
Truth usually triumphs in the end. Political chicane1y cannot
blast the reputation of the men who have administered the affairs
of the board of control so as to win commentator on all sides.
There is no necessity here to discuss the political aspects OF
this case. The victory scored indicates the chief grounds upon
which the litigation was urged. It did not take the court long to
detect the animus behind the Jamestown aliance-Bismarck
Tribune.