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The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
SAYS MANY GERMAN
 SUBMARINES LOST
OFFICIAL REPORT TO U. S. GOV. ERNMENT ESTIMATES 50 TO
 70 OF THEM DESTROYED.

Washington.--Gre Britain has dis. covered and put into effective opera. tion means of combating the subma- rine which, according to official re. ports to the United States govern. ment. already have resulted in a loss estimated at between 90 and 70 Ger. man submarines. Tine reports de clare the British Admiralty confident. ly believes it has crushed the German submarine campaign.
 New methods of offense and defense that may revolutionize naval warfare have been adopted and high British naval officers believe that unless the effectiveness of the submarine is in. creased. 1t will no longer constitute the menace that it has to commerce and battle fleets.
 While the greatest secrecy is thrown around the means employed, the United States government has in. formation concerning the principal methods which have been successful fin meeting the German war zone cam. paign. A submarine telephone has been developed by which it is possible by sound by observation boats of sta. tions planted off shore connected with points in the mainland
 For the capturing of craft whose presence has not been detected or even suspected, the governments reports describe how huge nets have been spread broadcast around battleships and near steamer lanes.
 Armed patrols watch and when the floats holding the nets disappear be, heath the water showing that sub. marine has become entangled, the pa. trols congregate at the place and when the victim comes to the surface to dis entangle itself. it is destroyed by gun fire or captured.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Governor Hays announced thal where circuit clerks have fled their bonds with the Circuit Court and the bonds as clerk and record or have been approved but not filed with the secre- tary of state, he will not declare their offices vacant If either bond was not filed with the Circuit Court, however. the office will be considered vacant. The governor announced also that un- less there is some unusual eircum- stance connected with the case or some good reason shown to the con trary he will reappoint the clerks net now eligible ditch they have compiled with the law.
 The announcement considerably re- lieved many Of the 8 clerks who were believed to be illegally holding office through failure to comply with the law Not more than two or three will be affected under this interpretation of the law. Bonds of most Of the clerks had been approved by the Cir, cult Court, but they had neglected 10 file them with the secretary of state
 Two clerks. ". l.. Furlow of Cal, heun county and E. C. Goodgame Of Dallas county, were reappointed. Neither had made his bond of $2,000 as recorder Several clerks have filed their bonds with the secretary of state.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
That the Jackson County Fair Asso-

That the Jackson County Fair Asso- citation will have the most successful meet of any event since the organiza- tion of the association. now is assured says Manager H. C. Sanders, who has a large list of applicants for entry blanks, rules and regulations. There will be a better agricultural, horticul- tural and livestock exhibit than has heretofore graced Exhibition Hall.
 The fair association has made up a premium list aggregating $5,000, and the business men of Newport have of fered special premiums in the various departments amounting to several hun dred dollars.
 MT. Sanders states that all repairs have been made on the buildings and grounds, which were damaged to the extent of over S1 ,500, and though the overflow destroyed the crops in the lowlands, the farmer Of the higher parts of the county are harvesting better crops this season than for sev- eral years, for which they are reeefv- ing good prices. Being prosperous and having raised considerable grain and other produce they are taking an ae- tive interest in the fair
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
WARSHIPS
 FOR UNITED STATES
SUPER BATTLE CRUISERS, BIC. GER AND FASTER TO BE REC
 OMMEHOE0 TO CONGRESS.
EACH WILL COST S18,o0O.O0e
Claims Cost of Construction Of Navy Craft Has Risen Since Outbreak of European War-Enormeus De-
 mand Upon Resources.

Washington - SupeTbattle dread noughts. bigger. faster and more heavily armed than any war craft now anoat or building and which will cost S1S.000 0n0 each to construct and equip. will be recommended to Con. gress as part of the navy building program for next year. Decision on this step was reached at a conference between President Wilson. Secretary Daniels and Representative Padgett, chairman Of the House Naval Affairs Committee.
 Plans for this tyne or vessel as Is contemplated already have been ore. pared under the direction of Rear Ad. miral David N Taylor. chief construe- tor of the navy, and are being eonsid- cred by the secretary and members of the General Board. The number to be asked for this winter has not been de- termined
 Cost of construction of navy craft has risen since the outbreak of the Eu- ropean war with it's enormous demand upon American resources. Some re. cent steel contracts for the navy show an increase of 20 per cent Dread noUghts which also will be recom- mended for construction this winter will cost S18.000.00 each. it is estf. mated. against st5. GOO GOO for those now building Part of this increase. however is due to new hull construc- ton to provide greater protection against torpedo attack.
 Estimates must be in the hands of the secretary of the treasury by Os- tober 15
 Plans for the battle cruisers con. template q speed of s5 knots an hour.
 They will be faster than any but the swiftest destroyers They will equal the speed of railway trains. making more than 40 miles an hour. In size they will equal the largest American dreadnoughts now building and will far exceed any now afoat.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

A reduction of 25 per cent in the in- suranee policies carried by members of the Knights of Honor will result from the appointment recently of q receiver for the lodge. according to ]. H. Bilheimer. grand recorder for Ar kansas Under the arrangement pro- posed by Receiver c. A Houts and sanctioned by Federal Judge Jacob Trieber and David P. Dyer, the 5000 policies are to be transferred to the Centennial Association, and each will be reduced without the premium rate being diminished. Under this ar rangement a person carrying $2.000 policy in the Knights Of Honor at a rat.e Of $150 per month. will now have a s1.500 policy at the same premium late. No medical examination will be required of members agreeing to the reinsurance plan
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

John M. Smith, clerk of Montgom. cry co(ty. whose office was recently declared va,Ant by Governor Hays be cause of MT. smi'b's failure to file his bond for 5000 as Jerk and his bond for =$2,00 as recorder with the secre- tary of state within 15 das's after be entered the office, as the law eqaires. was reappointed clerk by Governor
 Hays. After receiving the commits sion MT. Smith said that he would re- turn to his home and that within tue next 15 days he would file the reauir- ed bonds with the secretary of state.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Gold Imports s252. .ee5. 900.

Washington.-rne immense volume of gold flowing into the United States in return for war orders is shown in q Federal Reserve Board announcement that from January to September 17, the imports amounted to s252, ,S95, ,000, while gold exported in the same period was only s11,O77,000 Tn the amount received were S154,S99,00 in Ameri. can gold coin.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
DEFICIENCY STUDY
 WILL BEGIN SOON
UNITED STATES EXPERT OPENS SURVEY OF THE CONDITIONS
 THROUGHOUT STATE.
OR. ]. L. GREENE WILL ASSIST
Office Assistants Will Be Employed and the Facts Secured By the Field Men Win Be Compiled-Head-
 quarters in Little Rock.
Little Rock

LlJLle tlOth,--
 pr. Harry " Crane, instructor of psychology in Ohio State University. and representative of the United States Eugenie Record Office, arrived in Little Rock to begin survey of the conditions and needs Of the feeble minced in Arkansas. In few days pr. Thomas W. Salmon of New York of the National Committee on Mental Hygiene will join Dr Crane. pr. Crane Is making his headquarters at the State Hospital for Nervous Dis eases
 The survey will be made as result of requests from the Arkansas Com mission appointed recently by Govern or Hays to make a special study Of the condition of the feeble minded in Arkansss. The commission will open its headeua. ters in the Whipple build. ing, fourth ane Scott streets, under the supervision Of 1urand Whipple, secretary of the commission. Office assistants will be employed and the facts secured by the field men will be compiled.
 During this month an expert will be detailed to Arkansas from the United States Public Health Service by Sur geon General Blue to assist in the work and another will be sent by the Committee for Provision for the Fee ble Minded. pr. J. l.. Greene of Hot Springs, formerly superintendent of the State Hospital for Nervous Dis eases, who was appointed chairman of commission, also will assist.
 Dr. Crane made part of the trip to Little Rock from Columbus, Ohio. ir an automobile, but because of bad roads was forced to ship his machine the latter part Of the journey
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Indians Want HolidaX

Lawrence, Kan.-American Indian Day, the second Saturday in May, was proclaimed before an audience of wild. ly cheering Indians, representing the majority of existing tribes, by Dr sherman Collidge. president of the So ciety of American Indians, in confer. ence here. The meeting was held at Haskell Institute.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
NEW GAME LAW
 ID BE ENFORCED
SEVENTY CONVICTIONS HAVE BEEN SECURED, SAYS REPORT
 TO STATE COMMISSION.
TO PUBLISH DIGEST OF LAW
Fines From Convictions Will Put Sew eral Hundred Dollars Into Game Fund-One Conviction For Kilt
 ing Deer Out of Season.
Little Rnek--

LIILIt ItDtN.- Staee game wardens reported at the meeting of the State Game and Fish Commission, that 70 persons have beo~ convicted under the new game and fish act passed by the last Legis- lature. Fines from the convictions will put several hundred dollars into the game fund. One conviction was >tained for killing deer out of season. } commission plans to publish so6.- a digest of the fish and game laws. It is being prepared by Senator J. NJ. Flu trell of Paragould, who introduced tho game protection bill in the Legisla- free
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Villa Accent Arrested.

San Antonio, Tex-Charged with enlisting men in the service of Gen eral Villa for military duties in Mex leo, Ambrosio Rodriguez surrendered to the federal authorities, Rodriguez conducted an employment agency, and in this capacity, it is alleged, he en- gagged Mexieans and paid their trans portation to the border.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

The difference between the Fort Smith Light and Traction Company and the Fort Smith-Van Buren Bridge Commission appeared near an end when the company submitted a writ ten proposition for a two-year contract to use the bridge connecting the ci- ties. The traction company asked for Q six-eent intereity fare, and agreed to pay three-fourths of cent of each fare as rental and to collect it with out expense to the board.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Anlland Makes prntest

The Hague.-The Dutch government has made a protest to Germany con, corning the passage of German air ships over Dutch territory. Holland declares it expects Germany to take adequate measures to avoid violation of Dutch territory in the future
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Will Prevent "Durpino u

Washington.-A review of "anti- dumping" legislation. In force in Can ada, Australia and British South Afri- ca. has been prepared by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce in connection with proposals to protect American industry from unfair compe- tition at the close of the European war
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Wilson Welcomes G. 4. R.

Washington.-President Wilson vel. comed to Washington the Grand Army Of the Republic. t was the first day of the forty-ninth annual reunion of the men who wore the blue. Lieut. Col David F. Palmer, the commander in chief, and his staff. called on the president.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
 Razers Are ExneIIed

Lexington, ky,-Four sophomores of Kentucky State University were ex- pelied by the faculty for alleged "haz- ing ill cutting the hair of freshmen" ." One of the victims resisted and was so badly beaten that he had to be taken to 2 hospital.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

The pardoning of Mead Fentress $ but continuation of long series of unwarranted pardons. Fentress' ae- ton in defying the law and officers of the law immediately upon his re turn home after receiving his pardon $ the natural consequence of the abuse of the pardoning power" reads a paragraph of report made to the Circuit Court by the Grand Jury of Tort Smith.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Because no funds are available for

Because no funds are available for paying for state printing, George H. Adams of the Adams Printing Com pany of Pine Bluff has written State Auditor M. F. Dickinson that he de- sires to be released from his contract for printing poll tax receipts. MT. Adams says he does not desire the contract unless warrant can be is- sued for payment when the books are delivered.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Rnsineen Is Innnrn,,inn

Washington-F A. Delano of the Federal Reserve Board returned to Washington from trip from the Pan- anna canal and across the continent, convinced that business is picking up and that conditions generally show marked improvement.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Exoects No China cb,,,a

Washington. Judge Sumner Lob finger Of the United States court in China, who called on President Will son, expressed the opinion that the form Of government in China would not be changed at this time from re- public to a monarchy.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Half dozen automobiles with Mon ticello business men and the Month cello concert band visited Tillar, Me Geheet Arkansas City and Dermott to arouse interest in the annual south east Arkansas fair, which will be held in Monticello October 12-15.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

". T. Maxwell, deputy bank com missioner in charge of the enforce ment of the blue sky law, granted the Arkansas Light and Power Company of Philadelphia permission to sell S100.000 capital stock in Arkansas. The company recently made a heavy increase in it's capital. It owns light plants at Philadelphia. Magnolia, Can den. Malvern, Newport and several other Arkansas cities.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
German Losses Greater.

Military critics, commenting en the announcement that the allies have taken 10000 prisoners on the western front. say that the total css. man losses must have been 50450 or 60000 men.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Defense Peace Essential.

New York.-The Executive Commit ttee of the League to Enforce Peace of which William Howard Taft is pres ident, in statement, declares that eff ficient preparation for adequate na tional defense is essential to the pur poses of the league.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Parents at Searcy have received a message from Will Mccain, Rock Is land agent at Ardmore. Okla, stating that he was slightly cut about the head as a result of the terrific gasoline ex- plosion. The Rock Island offices were demolished
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Ask GaffneN Resinnation.

Washingtos- St John Gan. ney. American consul general at Mu- mich, Germany, has been asked to re sign because of pro-German utter gaces on the European war.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Mayor E c Brice of Mansfield, sc- bastian county, appealed to Dr. C. W. Garrison. state health officer, to ap- point city health officer at Mans field. pr. Garrison replied that the City Council alone has the appoint ing power Several days ago. upon in formation that o. C. Warriner, a ehiro- practor who was city health officer, had declined to quarantine a dipth- theria case. Dr. Garrison ordered Mayor Brice to appoint qualified physician to the office.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Street buyers of cotton are paying 12 to l6 cents per pound on the aver age, and one paid F cents for good middling, according to several inter viewed. With this increase in price, Pulaski county farmers are beginning to market their crop, which has been held with a few exception, where it was necessary to sell for immediate financial need
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Navy Is Short of Men.

Philadelphia.-The battleships Wis. consin, Ohio. and Missouri are to be transferred from the first line fleet to the reserve because of lack of trained men, it was said at the Philadelphia navy yard.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

w. L. Presley filed suit in the Cir cult Court at Van Buren for S2,O00 damages against Dr. J. E. Blakemore, a well-known Van Buren physician, al- leging Dr. Biakemore beat him over the head with a pair of plyers.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

R E. Walker. former cashier of the Bank of Hazen, was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary on charges of embezzlement and false entries. The specific charge involved the alleged falsifying of the accounts of Little Rock bank with the Hazen institution.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
knti-U Craft, Perhaps,

Boston.-Six 100-horsepower gaso- line launches. each with a guaranteed speed of % knots an hour and an un. usually large fuel capacity. were load ed on board the Leyland liner Bohe milan. which sails for Liverpool.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Panama Asks New Treaty

Panama-What purports to be tl,e draft of a new treaty which the Pana. ma government desires to enter into with the United States government. was made public here.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
More Students For U. S.

New York-Students from Central and South American republics. who ordinarily go to Europe for education. arc coming to the United States this year because of the war.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Ask London Aid Relnll1ro.

London.-The lord mayor of LOT. don appeals to the British people to come to the aid of the starving peo, pie of Belgium, of whom he says a million and half al. utterly des- titute
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
French Prince ls Killed.

Paris.-Captain Prince Henry of Po- lignae was killed in the fighting in The Champagne on September 9. He was an officer ill an infantry regiment.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Must Recall von Panen,

Washington.-U Unless Capt Von Pa. pen. the German military attaehe, is voluntarily withdrawn by his govern. ment, indications were that the United States would request his recall
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Euae German War Loan.

Berlin.-statistie of the third Ger. man war loan have now been eemplet. ed The final figure is given by the Overseas News Agency as 12.1O1. .O00 marks.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Is Greater Missourian.

sedalia-Champ Clark was named as the greatest living Missourian by Governor Major in accordance with request from the officials of the Pana. ma-Pacific Exposition.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Americans kidnaped.

Fl Paso, Tex.-E. P Fuller. mana ger of the santo Domingo ranch, near Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua. and Fore man McCabe of the ranch have been kidnapped by colorados.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

The first week of the University of Arkansas closed with an enrolment of GS2, according to Auditor Wm IL Cravens, which is four more than was enrolled at the same time last year Auditor Cravens said he expected enough students to register to make the enrolment over TOO.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Major W. c. Bradford. officer in charge of the State militia headquar- ters, mailed vouchers to militia troops who served at Newport during the recent foods. The vouchers to- tailed $523.O& and the money is to be taken from the militia departments appropriation.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Turks Exnel Priests

London.-According to private ad. vices from Canstantinople the Turks arc expelling all Catholic priests from that city
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Cattle men near Mountain View are shipping their fat cattle to St Louis to market and are beginning to look around for feeders Many sales are being made along the Missouri line, especially in Baxter county.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
MIL Defend Seruia

Paris.-The Temps announces that France and Great Britain already have taken military measures to defend Servia and Greece against Bulgarian aggression
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Governor Hays paraoned William Hughes Of Lafayette county, sentenced in January, 1910. to 10 years for mur. der in the second degree. and Lueins Stewart of Nevada county, sentenced last July to one year for serious oifense.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

N. T. Maxwell, deputy state bank commissioner iii charge of the enforce ment of the blue sky" law, authorized the Southern Pharmaceutical Con- pany. a Delaware corporation. to sell S20,000 stock in Arkansas. The stock will be sold to druggists handling the supplies of the company. The com pany is capitalized at SI,000,000
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Deposits of s36,SS5. .S45.56, with s10,- 23S, ,6f6.32 reserve were held in Arkan- sas banks and trust companies Sep tember ?, according to an abstract of the reports received by John M. Davis, state bank commissioner The ab- straet completed shows 345 state banks, Al trust companies and five private banks reported
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

About s30,000 in pension warrants nas been paid out Of the state treas ury. Up to this time there had been about $460.0oo pension warrants paid leaving a balance of nearly s&74.0Oo to the credit of the fund.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

The England City Council is going to regulate the speed of automobiles in that town. An ordinance passed several years ago fixed a speed limit of six miles an hour and is not ob- served
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

The Farmers Mutual Live Stock Benefit Association of Fayetteville filed articles of incorporation. The corporation proposes to secure by CO., operation mutual protection from death of the live stock of it's members cn mutual assessment plan.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

The Southern Pharmaceutical Com. pany, incorporated under the laws of Tennessee. filed a copy of it's charter with the secretary of state and was R-anted permission to do business in Arkansas. John NJ Davis of Little Rock is named as agent for the com. psnJ in this state.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07
Sailing Vessel Sunk.

Iondon.-The sailing vessel Helen Beyon has been sunk. Her crew was saved.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

About 11.OOo of the 6o.Ooo ties car ried away by the recent flood, between Mammoth Spring and Black Rock, lave been recovered by the Western Tie and Timber Company from three drifts near Williford The company has expended $500 in retaining the ties.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

John H. Page, commissioner of mines. manufactures and agriculture, left for Swifton, where he will super intend the planting of 250 pounds of garlic seed on the farm owned by him and Associate Justice J. c. Hart. Gar lie has proven profitable in the vicin- ity, he said, and many farmers will grow it extensively next year.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Prosecuting Attorney M. P. Huddle- ston of Paragould, while in Little Rock stated that all of the 136 men in dicted for alleged irregularities in the Paragould municipal election will be prosecuted.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

September's daily temperatures av- eraged 2.9 degrees above normal, ac- cording to the monthly report released by Section Director H. s. Cole How ever. several daily minimum marks were low, the lowest being 51 degrees recorded at ' a. m. on the 22d
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

Hotels and restaurants will serve Arkansas products and feature them on their menus during the Home Products Show at the Arcade October 27-30, if the plan originated by Ray Gill. manager of the show. is made effective.