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The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
Capture Escaped Officer.

London.-Lieut. Henri Koch, one oi the officers of the interned German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Fried rich. who-violated his parole and left Norfolk in the middle of October, has been taken#off Danish steamer 1T the NortF sea by the British naval au thorities. Lieutenant Koch. who was sailing as a seaman, joined the steam CT at Baltimore, giving his nationality as Dutch.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

With more than S140.000 now avail able from government. state and col lege appropriations for extension work in agriculture and home econom ies in this state. the state and fed eral extension forces of Arkansas through Dean J. II. Miller. director. along the lines of all phases of better agriculture for the state. More cot ton from fewer acres. more and bet ter live stock. hog cholera control tick eradication, farm management good roads and bridges and longer terms for rural schools will be sub iects at cooperative meetings in every county in Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
500,OOO Drug Victims.

New York-Fully 500,000 persons in the United States are addicted to the use Of drugs, according to Dr. T. D. Brothers, president of the New York Medlco-Legal Society. Dr. Brothers said all users of drugs are more or less incompetent
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
Recoonjtion Bv Britain.

WashingtoD.-Grea Britain has authorized Charge Hohler of the Brit ish legation in Mexico City to extend recognition to the defacto government upon his return to his post from the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
Would Make Peoria Dry.

Peoria, Hl.-Peoria ministers, as- sisted by Attorney Arthur B. McCord of Chicago, representing aDti-saloon interests, began public campaign against the licensed dramshop in the biggest distillery in the world.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
sus,ends Atlantic Travei

London.-lt is reported steamship service between Italy and America will be suspended until arrangements are made to deal with the submarine menace.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
Debs Throuoh Runnino.

Terre Haute, Ind-Eugene V. Debs, Socialist candidate for president of the United States in 1900, 1904, 1908 and 1912, announced he had declined the fifth nomination.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
Oil Advances 10 Gents.

Shreveport, La.-An advance Of 10 cents barrel in the price of crude oil in the Shreveport district was posted by the Standard Oil Company
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
To Manaae Republic.

SI 'Eouis.-E. B. Lilley, formerly general manager of the Express and Tribune of Los Angeles, Cal, has been appointed general manager ot the St. Louis Republic.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Arrangements have been made for q cooperative reading course for rural teachers in Arkansas to be given by the School of Education of the Uni versity of Arkansas and the Bureau ol Education at Washington. The Bu- reau of Education is planning study course for the year 1916-I7 under the following five heads: Non-Profes- sional Books of Cultural Value, Edu- cational Classics, General Principles and Methods of Education, Rural Ed ueation and Rural Life Problems. The work will be without cost to members aside to procuring the nee essary books. Dean ]. k. Jewell of the School of Education is already supplying the material for the plate matter furnished large number of county papers within the state on edu- cational subjects and arrangements are being made for the School of Edu- cation to look after the interests of the National Reading Circle in Ar kansas. To those who give satisfac- tory evidence of having read intelli- gently not less than five books from the general culture list and three books from each of the other four lists IT books in all-within the two years of the time of registering will be awarded National Rural Teach CTS Reading Circle Certificate, signed by the United States Commissioner of Education and the chief school off cial of the state in which the reader lives at the time when the course Is completed.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Appropriations of $2.500 to establish house of correction for wayward girls and of s5,000 as a preliminary to establishing free bridge across Poteau river opposite Fort Smith were made by the county Court.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Johnson county is greatly interested in the improvement of the Arkansas river. Millions of tons of the best coal in the world are to be found here and cannot be developed sue cessfully until better rates are of fered.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

The editor of the Arkansas piain Dealer at Hampton is preparing to ls- sue booster edition Christmas. He proposes to have a complete history of the resources of the county. The edition will be 24 pages.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Tine report Of Special Master E. L. MeHaney in the Fourehe Drainage District case was approved in all de. tails in decree issued by Chancellor J. F. Martineau Appeals from the various rulings of the decree were granted different persons.
 The special masters report allowed approximately $39.000 in claims for the expense of preliminary work to determine the feasibility of the pro posed drainage scheme. He disal. lowed approximately S70,000 in claims which he held were not ex- penses for preliminary work. A large part of the claIms disallowed were for money advanced by four Little Rock banks
 The decree is the second issued by the Chancery Court The first allowed more than S100,000 1n claims. The case was taken to the Supreme Court which held that many of the claims were for expenses which could not be classed as preliminary and remanded the case for retrial i'll the Chancery Court.
 The four trust companies advanced total of about $65, GOO Their claims were allowed by the first decree. The report approved allowed the trust companies $iO,92674. In addition the Southern Trust Company was allowed $1,701.29 for money advanced for pre- liminary work.
 The decree provides that Receiver McHaney shall refund to tax payers in the district, on their application, all taxes paid in excess of per cent of the original assessments against the property. It orders that the receiver shah extend on the tax books of the district, per cent of the assessed benefits, to be collected in four in- stallments. If the entire per cent is not needed to pay the claims the receiver may so arrange the last pay ment so that the property holders need not pay more than the amount necessary to pay the claims.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

A. c. Albright, cashier of the Bank or Hoxie, while hunting. killed a bald eagle measuring seven and half feet from tip to tip. He killed 1t witI a Winchester at 150 yards.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Luther Glenn and Joe Wallace charged with grand larceny, were con. yicted In Circuit Court at Jonesboro and sentenced to one year each in the state penitentiary.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

A statewide movement for the pay ment of debts will be inaugurated by the secretaries of the Merchants As. sociation of Arkansas. as a result Of a meeting of the Executive Commit. tee at Hot Springs.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

The Dora Oil and Gas Company oi Fort Smith. capitalized at $10,000. filed articles of incorporation. H c. Pratt Is president.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

There is every indication thai one of the big oil fields in the south west field will be developed in Craw ford County" Is statement credited to Prof. Erasmus Haworth, state geologist of Kansas and head of ths department of geology of Kansas Uni Yersity who left for his home after visiting the Kibler gas field in Craw ford county. He strongly intimated ter the field. Prof. Haworth also wis tied the gas field at Poeau. Okla. neal Ft. Smith. and the Massard Prairie field, which is located on the outskirt. of Fort Smith.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

The Bonneville Light and Power Company, capitalized at S50,000 filed articles of incorporation.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

At union services held at Wynne 100 new members joined varlous churches as the result of the recent Culpepper revival.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

The work of rebulding the Red river levee, washed away by the re cent overflow, has been started Con. struction is under the supervision oi James Sanderson of Ashdown.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Governor Hays reappointed Charles Champlain of Fort Smith and B. F. McAllister of Fayetteville as mem- bers of the State Board Of Osteo. path Examiners.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

A third report of the legislative committee appointed to investigate the affairs of the old charities board was fled with Gov. Hays by repre- sentatises Joe Joiner and Lee Casort
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Stockholders of the Craighead Coun ty Fair Association voted to increase the capital stock and to abolish the of. fee of business manager. Another meeting will be held in January to ratify this action.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

A fire originating in the sherifrs office caused $2,50o damage to tha Little River County courthouse at Ash While assisting to subdue the flames John D. Freeman, 50. prominent citi. zen, fell from the second story Of ths building and was almost instantly killed
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

The Roseland plantation on the J.. L. c. & E. railroad near Big Lake, Mississspi county, has been sold for Sl0O.000 by R. C. Rose to c. c. Alder. holdt, The plantation consists of l.. 300 acres. 500 of which are cleared and in cultivation, and the improve mill. store, tenant houses and a residence for the plantation manager.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

While 'possum hunting near Witt Springs, Searcy county John Eng land, IS years of age, fell from a 30 foot blufr and was painfully and SC riously injured.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

About 5000 bushels of green beans which averaged $1 per bushel, have been shipped from Horatio this fall.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

"Pellagra is no more prevalent fin Arkansas than in other Southern States Dr. J. II. Goldberger. pellagra expert of the United States Public Health Service, said. 'I have not made any investigation here in some months, but 1 have heard of no com munity in Arkansas where it is as prevalent as in some other states I know city of 10000 in Louisiana where there are 200 cases"
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Harry w. Stewart, secretary to Governor Hays, announced that his resignation, reported two weeks ago, will be effective December 1. He Will be succeeded by Grady Hays, son of the governor, who has been acting as sistant secretary since the resignation last June of Dinner c. Burnside to become executive clerk at the Ar kansas building at the PanamaPa- cific exposition. Grady Hays will be succeeded by Vivian ChurSh of Cam den, the governors nephew.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

It is reported that John F, Brown Van Buren banker. has leased l,70e acres in Crawford county to Oklaho mans who will begin prospecting fol oil and gas Their contract calls fol drilling five wells. the first to be started within two weeks. This i: the third company to engage in the hunt for oil and gas in Crawford county since the discovery of gas al Kibler.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Efforts to merge the cadet battal. ion at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with the Arkansas Ma tional Guard will be made Adjutant General Lloyd England was notified that the United States War Depart chen of the Seventeenth Infantry, U. S. A, to report at Little Rock for a conference with militia officers. It is said the War Department eontem- plates making all cadet troops a part of the organized militia.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

A resolution favoring the establish ment of state general hospital was adopted unanimously at joint con ference of faculty members and alum nj of the University of Arkansas Med ical Department and more than 50 city and county health officers.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Frank Anderson, editor and pub fisher of the Van Buren Press-Argus will establish a weekly paper at Null berry to be known as "The Mulberry Democrat" Will C. Harris. formerly editor and publisher of the Mansfield Messenger, will be in charge of the new publication. Since the suspension of the Star at Mulberry that city has had no paper.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

The governor issued proclama- tlon relieving Mrs. Eliza Ledford and Sam Merrill of Crawford county from Apay!ng a $500 bond forfeited by Nit Ledford, who jumped bond while un. der indictment for misdemeanor.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Rabbi Lotus Witt of Little Rock, who has been acting president of the Little Rock Society for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, was elect ed president of the State society which absorbed the local society at a meet ing held at the city hall.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

D,. C. w Garrison. state health of ficer, will go 70 Heber Springs to In- vesligate an outbreak of smallpox re- ported 10 him. The report, accom- panied by q petition asking for aid, said that between 50 and 50 cases have developed and that the disease Is spreading.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Governor Hays issued a proclama- tion suspending sentence of Walter Turner of Calhoun county, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary last July. until March l, 1916.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Two cases containing 32 quarts of liquor consigned to John Collins, Fayetteville" were taken from the Wells Fargo Express Company by Constable Smelzer. under warrant is. sued in Justice Smiths court. The if quor will be held for short time awaiting claimant. If not claimed. it will be destroyed
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Governor Hays pardoned William Phillips, one of three youths convicted of robbery in Pulaski county last May and sentenced to three years in the Reform School Albert Goshien and Tom Taggat, the other two, were sen fenced to five and three years in the penitentiary, respectively. Both prev iously were pardoned. The three were arrested March 25, charged with high way robbery.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Maj. w. c. Bradford of Little Rock, assistant adjutant general, Arkansas State National Guard, mustered into the service of the state 67 men at Marvell. This company is to be known as Company H, and is to be assigned to the First Infantry.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

Gov. Hays stated to a number of friends that he felt like a new man since ae gave out the statement a few days ego that he would not seek another term.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

The Bay Village Live Stock Com panv. capitalized at s20,000, filed ar tieles of incorporation with the sec retary o. state.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-02

State Bank Commissioner John M. Davis issued charter to the City Savings and Trust Company of Hope. The institution is capitalized at $50,0o0.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01
MILLION DOLLAR
 FIRE AT PINE BLUFF
Fourteen Thousand Bales of
 Cotton Burned.

Pine Bluff, Nov. 28. Fire loss of nearly $1, 250, 900 was exper- fenced here this evening, when approximately 14,0OO bales of cotton were destroyed by fire at the storage yards of the Pine Bluff Compress Company.
 J. F. Daly, manager of the compress, stated that from all that can be learned sparks from a Cotton Belt train started the blaze. The fire was discovered by 8 negro employee of the com press, in the middle of the plat form near the CottonBelt tracks, but it spread so rapidly he was nuable to do anything except turn in an alarm. The fire de- pertinent from the city was. rush cd to the scene but could do noth- ing.
 MT. Daly estimated that the cotton had an average value per bale of $75. It was all insured, he said, as not a bale of cotton is in the compress that is not thus protected. The fire was discov- cred about 3::30 O clock and by 6 o'clock was under control. The
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01
building was PTS feet wide by 665 feet long, and was erected about two years ago.
Letter from F. w. Pearson

During the past few weeks ] have received many inquiries and solicitations relative to becoming a candidate before the approach ing Democratic primary election, for representative of White coun- ty in the next session of the state legislature, to all of which l de. sire now to say that have decid. ed to make the race and will make a public announcement not later than the first week in Janu. ary, which will give me practical. ly three months time to get my claims before the voters of the county, and in my opinion that is as much time as l feel warranted in devoting to a campaign.
 l am very respectfully yours,
 F. w. PEARSON.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01

Tom Close of Bald Knob was visiting friends here the first of ] the week.
 Prof. W. E, Leasure was a Searcy visitor, Wednesday. Paul Berrie and family moved Ito Pleasant Plains Haesdays J. D. DonneN spent a few days lin Woodruff county last week, transacting business. Miss Nina Hunt spent last week with home folk.
 Miss Leatha Rhew, of Judson- ia spent last week here visiting her many friends. Clarence Dunaway returned last Wednesday fromMcPherso Kans., where he has been work ling in the wheat fields.
 Joe Parker has been improving a house and building a barn for 1 A. w. Henson.
 Lightning struck and burnt a shop on the Allen farm, Tuesday night.
 If it is shop work you want, see Ada Hunt. His work and prices will suit you.
 Ollie Dunaway was visitor in Bald Knob, Saturday. If you want to be treated right go to Conley Woods store in the north part of Clearwater. The Mighty Monroe Show pass ed through here Sunday.
 The cold, frosty nights make one think of hog and hominy. Prof. w. E. Leasure had a re- union of his children and grand children on Thanksgiving day. It was an enjoyable affair. | M. Woods and family visited friends at Ten Mile creek, Sunday. Racine.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01
Schoo/ No1es Contributors, The Students

The basket ball game last Thursday resulted in a victory for fhe large girls.
 The Teachers Association will meet at Kensett next Saturday. We hope it will be we'll attended. Some of our scholars are out of school this week on account of i'll health.
 Miss Fern Gray has the honor of being the only one in the Lat in class who made 100 in exafnin- ation.
 Last Friday Paul McAdamst went to sleep in school and Prof. Rawlings awakened him and said, Paul, give me a quarter and I'll take you home and put you to bed"
 The Orange and Black" are enjoying some defeats in basket ball this week.
 Prof. Henry, of Kensett was a pleasant visitor last week.
 Judging from the activity of the workmen who are building our new school building, our an- ticipation of an early occupancy seems about to be realized.
  E Miss Ruth Best paid our school a visit last Friday. Miss Best is at present teaching in the Me Crory High School, and judging from her long tenure there is giving eminent satisfaction.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01
REMOVAL SALE Beginn

REMOVAL SALE Beginning December 1st. To last one week only. We will sell our entire stock of Millinery and goods at greatly reduced prices. Our line of ladies and children's hats will be closed out at less than cost. Special bargains in muslin underwear, and ready made waists, also many bargains in ribbons, silk, velvet and chiffon. Come and get some real bargains.
 JOHNSON SISTERS.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01

For Sale or Trade for Wood. 1man's full leather saddle, $1O.00 1 boys !" 500 1 shovel stock with plough
 colter and singletree 1.75 10 harrow teeth good as new .50 l power wood saw 9. %
 If interested see J. H. Roth.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01
-.
 Card of Thanks.

1 desire to thank my friends for their kindness and help at the time of the death of my dear wife.
 James l.. Long.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01
Br,are 7Nes,ra.

at Forbes Bros, for $25.
 For Rent-5 room house.
 A. w. Henson.
 Eber Reynolds, of McGehee, spent Thanksgiving day with home folk.
 Misses Lena and Helen Holmes of Little Rock spent part of last week here with home folk.
 John Rowland, of Newport, was visiting friends in Judconia. Monday.
 Full line of paints and oils at Forbes Bros. Best on the mar ket.
 Mrs. M. Wofford, of Maiden, Mo, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Geo. Hilton. Mrs. w. E. Romine, of Niece hee, is visiting relatives in Jud- sonia.
 Miss Ruth Best, of McCrory, spent Thanksgiving day here with her sister, Mrs. R. L. Little. Forbes Bros. have an up-to- date line of enamelware, best as- sorted stock in town.
 Mrs. E. E. Mashburn and Miss Bess Hall visited relatives at Wheatley, last week. MT. and Mrs, Van Reynolds, of Pine Bluff, visited relatives in Judsonia, last week, Rev. H. H. Hunt has been re appointed to the Judsonia and kensett appointments.
 Sheriff L. J. Steward was over from Searcy, Tuesday, transact ing business.
 I will be pleased to receive or ders for plain and fancy sewing, also crocheting and embroidering l Mrs. A. l.. Best. |
 Mrs. Emma Hoag and Mrs. M. Freeman, of Little Rock, were guests at the Johnson House on i Thanksgiving day. : l have opened a shoe reps!r shop and am ready to do your ] work neatly and promptly. Lo- cated at the bakery. A. Young. MT. and Mrs. M. R. Clark, of Van Buren, were visitors at the home of c. H. Wagner, fast week.
 MT. and Mrs. Clay Smith, of Little Rock. spent part of the past week here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Smith. have just received a new line of Seth Thomas clocks, the best made. Elgin watches, high grade movements. Sizes s, 16,, and IS. Big Ben alarm clocks, best made. T. z. Bassett. Miss Arvlne Reynolds has re- turned from an extended visit in Little Rock, with her sister, Mrs. John Stairs.
 Rev. R. P. Bain, State Mission ary, is conducting a series of meetings at the Baptist Church this week.
 For sale or will trade for straw berry plants One Ithaca double barrel, hammerless shot gun, in good condition, cost S35 new.
 June c. Bauer.
 Mrs. c. M. Erganbright spent last Friday in Little Rock with her son, Russel, who is rapidly recovering from an operation for appendicitis.
 Rev. W. s. Kicks, of the Amer ican Sunday School Union filled the pulpit at the M. E. Church, South, Sunday morning and at the Trinity M. k. Church in the evening.
 On Friday night, December 10 at Beals Hall, there will bea free moving picture show, .The Man who Came Back. 7 It will be given by Judsonia Camp, 13849, l M. w. A. All free. Everybody invited. Members are especially requested to attend. w. w. Gill, Counsel.
 w, B. Forbes, Clerk. 1 Relatives in Judsonia are in re- ceipt of announcements telling of the marriage of Frank Lawrence and Mss Mattie Forbes, both of Chapel Hill, Tenn, on, Nov. 22, and of the marriage of Arthur Forbes and Miss Rosa Jones. of 1 Continued on last page.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01

WeWill take two or three loads of wood on subscription.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-01
CLEAR WATER NOTES

Tom Close of Bald Knob was visiting friends here the first of the week.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10

SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystined by n
series OF murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal IL the warn
Ing letter which IL sent to the Victims,
signed with "clutching hand" The lat
est victim of the mysterious assassin r.
Taylor Dodge, the insurance president
His daughter. Elaine, employs Craig Ken
nedy. the famous scientific detective, Ca
try to unrnvel the mystery. What Ken
nedy accomplishes is told by his friend
Jameson, "A newspaper man. After many
Kennedy out OF the way the Clutching
Hand Is at last found to be none other
than Perry Bennett. Elaine's lawyer and
the man she Ii engaged to marry. Ben
nett fees 10 the den OF one of his Chi
ncse criminals The Chinaman forces
from Bennett the secret of the where
abouts OF S7,O000O0 Then he gives the
lawyer n potion, which VIII suspend anil
nation for months. Kennedy reaches Ben
nett's side Just after he has lost con-
seriousness and supposes him dead.