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The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
MOVEMENT ID FORM
 NEW CONSTITUTION
FRIENDS OF DEFEATED ARkAN- sAs ACTS AND AMENDMENTS
 ARE ACTIVE.
CLOSE RACE IN NEWTON
Ben McFerrin, Democrat, Defeats J. F. Carlton, Republican, By 20 Votes Searcy and Hot Spring coun-
 ties Elect Republicans.
Little Rock

Little Rock
 The defeat of the good roads and tniative and referendum amendments in the recent state election has caused the friends of both measures to start a new movement for a constitutional convention to frame an organic law for the state. They say it seems i'm possible to amend the present consti- tuition along those lines, and the only thing remaining to be done is to unite their efforts toward securing the adop- tion by the next Legislature of a joint resolution calling the convention to give the state a new constitution.
 This question has been one of the leading issues in the past eight or ten legislatures. Four years ago the House passed the Yerger bill, calling a convention without submitting the question to the voters of the state. It passed the House by an almost unant- nous vote but was killed in the Senate. Two years ago the House killed a similar measure before it had an opportunity of reaching the Sen ate. It was thought some time ago that the proposition would have easy sailing in the coming Legislature. but senators and representative visiting Little Rock prior to the recent cleo ton stated. that they did not think the joint resolution would have much strength in the Legislature, which convenes in January
 Ben McFerrin will represent New ton county in the lower house of the next Legislature He defeated J. F. Carlton, his Republican opponent, by 20 votes. It was first reported that Carlton had been elected. Newton county, with one or two exceptions, has been sending Republicans to the Legislature for number of years, and at the recent election the major ity of the Republican county ticket was successful again. For several days it was thought that the Republi- cans would have six or seven mem- bers in the next Legislature, but the official vote shows that Searcy and Hot Springs counties were the only counties in the state that elected Re- publican representatives Judge An drew J. Rowland of Malvern defeated his Democratic opponent in Hot Spring county. MT. McFeTrin represented Newton county in the Legislature of 1907 and 1909. and is about the only man in that neck of the woods who defeats the Republican nominee.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
8-HOUR LAW HELD
 UNCONSTITUTIONAL
FEDERAL JuRlST DIRECTS RE- cEVERS TO ENJofN LAW FROM
 GOING INTO EFFECT.

Kansas City, Mo.-Holding that the Adamson eight-hour law cannot be sustained Judge William c. Hook in United States circuit court here rend= cred decision which held in effect that the law Is unconstitutional, but allowed the defendant government an appeal in open court, which it is ex- pected will result in final decision by the Supreme Court of the United States before January l, the date on which the law was to be made opera tive
 Judge Hook directed the receivers of tie Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, who brought the original ac- tion in this case to enjoin the law from going into effect, to assist the government in expediting the case to the Supreme Court of the United States for final decision, and instruct ed them through their attorneys to invite the representatives of every railroad in this country to participate in the proceedings before the highest court in the land. This was request ed in the governments motion to dis miss the injunction petition of the railroad, the government desiring to avoid prolonged, unnecessary and scattered litigation through the hear ing of countless similar suits filed by every railroad system in every federal district in the United States through which their lines run.
 It is expected that the ultimate de cision as to whether the law will go into effect January 1 will be handed down before that time. A transcript of the present case will be filed with the Supremt Court before it recon yenes December 4
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Road Money Tied Up.

Although several counties may be without road tax funds for next year there is no probability that a special session of the Legislature will be called, although such a course has been advocated by J. N. Carter of Texarkana, according to state offi- eials. W. B. Owen. chairman of the would not favor a special session of the Legislature. Judge Carter has written to Governor Hays, suggesting special session. The situation in Miller county and probably in several other counties resulted because of the changes in the time of holding the state election from September to No vember without making any change in the meeting of county levying courts. The courts are required to meet in October to make appropria- tions. The counties. however, did not vote on the three-mill road tax levy until November '. The Miller County Quorum Court, and several others, state officials believe, refused to make the road levy until it was voted upon. It is probable, Mir. Owen said, that the next Legislature will be asked to change the present law governing quorum courts to make the two dates coincide and that the Legislature prob ably will be asked also te offer some speedy relief for counties which voted the road tax in the election, but, in which the quorum court did not ap- propriate.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Educational leqislation.

Plans for educational measures, to be recommended to the next Legisla- ture. will be made at the State Board of Education at the office of George B. Cook, state superintendent of pub lie instruction and ex-otficio chairman of the board. The other members of the board are: President J. c. Flu trail of the University of Arkansas, L. P. Anderson of Phillips county, Sid ney Pickens of Batesville, Jack Bern hardt of Arkansas City, D. A. Brad ham of Warren. J. w Kuykendall of Fort Smith and W. E. Lenon of Lit tie Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR
 CALLED BY DEATH
LONG REIGN OF FRANCIS JOSEPH ENDED AFTER MANY YEARS
 OF ILLNESS.

Bondon.-Emperor Francis Joseph died at Schoenbrunn castle, according to a Reuter- dispatch from Vienna by way of Amsterdam.
 The first intimation received here that Emperor Francis Joseph's health was again the subject of worry. was contained in dispatch dated Noyem- Der 12 from Vienna news agency. which reported that the emperor had been suffering for some days from a slight catarrhal affection.
 Subsequent reports, more or less conflicting, represented that his eondi- ton was becoming worse but none in dicated that his illness threatened to reach a critical state and from Yien- na came assurances that he was still able to give audiences to one or more ministers daily.
 What gave some credence to the suspicion that his condition was much graver than the official bulletins indi- eated, was the report which still lacks official confirmation, that it had been decided to associate the heir 10 the throne, Archduke Charles Francis, in the government of the country and that he was to assume the position on December on the sixty-eighth anni- yersary of the emperors ascension to the throne.
 So far as is known here Archduke Charles is still at the front in com mand of the army. A Geneva dis patch, forwarded to Reuters by way of Amsterdam, quotes ,ae Katolische Zeitung as saying the sacrament was administered to Emperor Francis Jo- seph Saturday.
 Archduke Charles Francis, grand nephew of the Emperor Francis Jo- seph, became heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary by the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand prior to the outbreak of the war
 Archduke Charles Francis was born on August IT. 1887, His wife was Prin- cess Zita of the Bourbon house of Par ma. His father was the Arehduke Ot- l to, who was the younger brother of Francis Ferdinand
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
AGREE ON PLAN ID
 IMPROVE OUACHITA
INTERESTS OF RIVER NAVIGA- TON WAS DISCUSSED AT THE
 CAMDEN MEETING.
FISk'S PLAN IS ACCEPTED
Estimated Cost Will Be Between $70o,- coo and $e0o, Would Be Ready For Permanent Use
 Within Three Years.
Camden


 The most important meeting ever held in the interest of the 0uachita River navigation was held at Camden when Senator Kirby Congressman Goodwin, Maj Fisk, U. s. A, k. $. Maupin of Vicksburg, Miss, W. F. Mcknight. Railroad Commissioner George k. Bedding. L. R Waddy or Monroe. La, R E. Eshlman, conner eial agent of the Rock Island, and ]. A Hawkins Of the Frisco system, met here with the Camden Public Service Bureau to discuss the yearround navi- gation Of the Ouachita River
 Mai Fisk's plan which was accept ed. provided for the building of lock No. and the dredging of the river from that point north at an estimated cost of between S700000 and spec 000. This plan included two-foot increase in the height of locks Nos. and s. which are already constructed, and which. in his opinion, would give year-round navigation as far up as Camden, at 6 saving 10 the govern ment of more than million dollars by eliminating the construction of locks and 9 By adopting this plan the river would be ready for permanent use within three years. This will leave the way open much earlier for the extension of navigation to Arka- delphia
 The matter of bringing the nitrate plant to Arkansas was also discussed. Congressman Goodwin said that the only other competitor was Muscle Shoals Ala. but as the government all ready owned the site at Hot Springs, that the chances were good for Ar kansas
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Name Grading Stations.

Washington.-Divis of the coun- try into 32 districts for adminissfa- ton of the federal grain standards act. which becomes effective Decem- Der 1, was announced by the Depart ment of Agriculture. Headquarters Of the Southwestern districts will be es- tablished in the following cities which will have grading stations: St. Louis, Cairo. H., Kansas City, Mo, Memphis, New Orleans, Galveston, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Wichita
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Rare Old Relic Found,

A large stone ax found in the bed or the White river near Batesville was received at the State Department of Mines, Manufactures and Agricul- ture from John c. Bone, a Batesville merchant. The weapon is If inches wide and more than two inches thick at the hole for the handle. The ax weighs more than F pounds. It is believed to be of prehistoric origin, as 1t is much larger than Indian stone axes. It was evidently carved with a rough instrument.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Sentences Suspended.

Gov. Hays granted a suspension of sentence until December 29 to the four Hot Springs former saloon men who have petitioned in asking for a pardon for alleged violation of the prohibition law. The order said that the stay was granted to allow more time for consideration of the petitions. The convicted men are M. Delsasso, w. c. Harmon, Vince Gage and L. Ashbar. The men were to begin their one-year sentence in the penitentiary.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Ineorporation Matters.

The Dewitt Hardware and Imple- nent Company, capitalized at s10,000, filed articles of incorporation. The corporators are: w. F. Schallhorn, k. J. Morris and B. F. Ellington.
 The Williams Rotary Ditching Com pany, capitalized at s1o0,000, with headquarters at Jonesboro, filed ar ticles of incorporation. The corpora tors are: D. B., M. c. and s. c. Will. Hams, J. E. and J. W. Ray, J. W. Wat kins, Jordan Frierson. A. L. Palmons and J. A. Gregg.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Plans For New Roads.

A road district in Pope county, or ganized to build road from Russell vile to Hector, 20 miles, which was held invalid under the Supreme Courts interpretation of the Alexan- der act, has been reorganized, and plans for the road sent by Hugh R. Carter, state highway engineer. The road will be macadam and will cost S140,000. Plans for a road Is miles long between Walnut Ridge and Rhea Bridge have been prepared and a hearing on the petitions for the dis trict will be conducted at Walnut Ridge November 30.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Defends Biu Ditch.

Washington.-Sha language is employed by Maj. Gen George ". Goethals, governor of the Panama Ca nal Zone. in replying to published criticisms of the big waterway which he charges have seriously affected it's commercial rating In his annual re port, made public by the War Depart ment, the governor declares that the earth movements which have frequent ly interrupted traffic through the ca nal finally will be overcome for all time.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Wilson Has No Plan.

Washington.-It is assumed that Austrian discussion Of peace move by President Wilson is based on some unfounded rumor. The president, it is said, has not changed his opinion that any action by him now would be ill-timed and futile, unless the bellig, erent nations indicate that it would be welcome, and it is authoritatively said that no immediate step is in contem- plation
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

Lendon.-The provisional core spondent says it is stated in circles porters of former Premier Venizelos has formally declared war on Bulga- ria, says an Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company.
 Reuters Athens correspondent says 1t is stated in circles close to the Greek court that any attempt of the allies to obtain possession of Greek arms and ammunition, as demanded by Vice Admiral du Fournet, con- mander of the allied squadron, will meet with resistance.
 The dispatch filed at Athens says the military party has taken a de- cided attitude and that any attempt to take the arms demanded by Ad. miral du Fournet will meet with re- sistance even if King Constantine or ders their surrender.
 In the event of resistance, it is expected the allies will arrest the leaders of the movement and occupy the customs house.
 "The situation is most grave" the correspondent continued. "The only apparent solution is Greece's ultima tum to Bulgaria" {"
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Want Appam Case Advanced

Washington.-Coun for British interests formally asked the Supreme Court to advance for earlier hearing cases to decide ownership of the Ger man prize ship Appam and whether European citizens may enforce con tracts in American courts which are suspended by belligerent trading with the enemy decrees.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Government ownership up.

Washington.-Gov opera. ton of telephone lines and an exten- sion of the parcel post was asked by the National Grange as means of bringing producer and consumer to- gether in resolutions taken up for which an apparently overwhelming sentiment developed.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
pemurraae Rates Held up.

Washington.-Th tariffs filed by va rious railroads operating in the official southern and western classification territories, proposing increased demurs rage charges to relieve the freight car shortage, were suspended by the In. testate Commerce Commission until March 31, next
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Crushed By Cotton Seed

New Braunsfels, Tex-Through a peculiar and unusual accident J L. Sharpe. night superintendent of an oil mill. and Mercer Flores. laborer. met instant death The men were caught by eaye-in of an immense cotton seed wall and their necks were broken.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Only S24.bOO Remains.

The old-time grand rush for the state treasury probably will be re- vived Thanksgiving. morning. which happens this year to be the day No vember salaries will De paid to state officials and employees. Where was only 1000 left in the general reve- nue fund and state officials estimated by November 30 there will not be more than one-third enough to provide for the states monthly pay roll.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
M.ke Anoeal To Wilson.

Middeltown, N. Y-Residents of this city are in such straits on ac- count of the shortage in the coal sup ply that they have made formal ap- peal to President Wilson for relief. Only a few hundred pounds of coal can be purchased at time.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Suits Filed in Memnhis.

Memphis, Tenn.-Petitions seeking injunetions against the Adamson eight-hour law were filed in federal court here by the Illinois Central and Yezoc and Mississippi Valley Rail. roads The petitions will be heard December l,
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Sue The Deutschland.

merchantmen Deutschland was libeled for S12.000 by the r A. Scott Com. pany for the loss of the tug sunk in collision as the submarine started for Germany Bond will be given by the undersea freighters agents and her return will not be delayed
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
State Cotton Sold.

The penitentiary commission sold 1,2S0 bales of cotton, grown on the state convict farms, for S141,000. It was sold in three lots, one lot of 38S bales selling at 25 3-S cents pound. The commission will have about goo more bales of it's 1916 crop to sell.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
On Eurlouah. Ends Life.

Chattanooga, Tenn - Charles B. Dodson. merchant of Athens and a member of the hospital corps, Third Regiment. Tennessee National Guard, who was al home on 60day fur lough. committed suicide in a store. house. His body was found with q wound in his head.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Granne Eauors suffrane.

Washington. Universal woman suffrage by federal enactment was en- dorsed unanimously by the National Grange at it's meeting here Similar action was taken by the Grange a year ago, but with large minority oppos- inp
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Gen. Swift To Mexico.

Fl Paso-Brig Gen. Swift of the United States aYmy arrived here, en route to Colonia Dublan. Mex, where he will assume command of the caval " brigade which is part of General Pershings command.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

Athens.-The entente allies have de liyered an ultimatum to Greece requir- ing delivery of Greek arms and guns, which was demanded recently.
 The ultimatum, which comes from Vice Admiral du Fournet, command CT of the allied squadron, while allow ing only short period in which the arms now in Athens are to be sur rendered, declares willingness to grant a longer time for delivery of war materials in Thessaly and Mace donia. The shortest time allotted is 4S hours and the longest one week.
 Unless the demand is complied with the admiral declares he will take measures calculated to induce compliance with it, progressing in severity if the delay increases.
 The resignation of the cabinet is considered imminent Constantine called Christakis zograppos, former foreign minister, to the palace.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
AN ARKANSAS EPIToME.

Never in the history of Lee County have lands been in as great demand as now. Real estate concerns report great activity and many sales are re ported every few days. Several large plantations have changed hands re- gently. as we'll as timber tracts, In- auiries are received every day and the demand is more than can be met now.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
ULT|MATUM HANDED
 GREECE BY ENTENTE
SHORTEST TIME ALLOTTED IS 4s HOURS AND THE LONGEST
 ONE WEEK.
GREEK COURSE IN DOUBT
Provisional Government of Venizelos Reported in Athens Dispatch to Have Declared War On Bulgaria
 Royalists Will Resist.


##+ 7 ]. Saloniki-The Greek provision . al government, composed of fol- lowers of former Premier Venize- | los, has formally declared war on | Germany and Bulgaria. *ss
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Miss Blanche Weaver and Mrs. Ter rv Rainwater have raised s175 by pop ular subscription and bought 8 new organ for the Union church at Ty. ronZa.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
.Iudne kirhY Certified.

Governor Hays issued a proclama- ton to the president of the United States Senate, certifying the election of Judge w. F. Kirby to succeed the late Senator James P. Clarke.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

The second annual turkey trot" of Ouachita county will be held at Cam den November 29. when 100 turkeys will be released from different build. ings. Parties catching turkey are en. titled to it and S1 in merchandise from some store.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Another Liner Sunk.

Halifax.-Word was received from London that the overdue Furness line steamer Rappahannock had been sunk by Q German submarine.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

The three-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Dick Hall of Malvern died from burns received when her cloth ing caught fire from an open stove. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Fred Lohmann.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

Alexander Johnson of Cotton Plant lectured in the school auditorium on "The Care and Training of the Feeble. Minded"
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

The new s35,00O Hotel Marion at Forrest City opened for business un. der the management of the J. J. Greer Hotel Company.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

The government has called for bids for survey of the newly purchased site for the s75,O00 federal postoffice at Rogers.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Seek Naval Base Site.

New Orleans.-The Navy Depart ment commission Investigating pro posed sites for new naval bases in sneeted locations near New Orleans.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30
Son OfLord Falls,

London.I.ord Rothermere's second son, Lieut. the Hon. We're Sydney Tu- dor Harmsworth, has been killed in battle.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

The Arkansas Railroad Commission received notice from the Interstate Commerce Commission that it had promulgated a substitute order in the Memphis and St. Louis freight rate case. which would cancel the Arkan- sas interstate class rates and substi- ute in their stead scale which lo- cal shippers said would increase the rates from 25 to 50 per cent on all in- trastate shipments.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

The Radcliffe Chautauqua will ap pear at Junction City December IA
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

The Saline County Chamber Of Com merce was organized with the follow ing officers: E. A. Fowler, president; F. Y. Stinson and w. M. Steed, vice president; NJ F. Scott, treasurer. There was a large attendance, includ- ing many farmers, and II is believed the organization will have member ship of several hundred.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

Dr. ! T. CIegg. of Sloan Springs, president of the State Board of Health. has issued call for a general observance of Tuberculosis Week, December 3.10. Preachers are asked to deliver special sermons on the sub ject and the schools are urged to have a program Lack of funds is pre- venting the Board of Health from giving proper publicity to the matter, Dr. Clegg said.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

Col. George Thornburgh of Little Rock, Ark. the well known Arkansas Prohibition leader. has been elected superintendent of the State Antisa- loon League Col Thornburgh and his assistants will immediately begin drafting several bills for presentation to the Legislature seeking to strength ed the statewide prohibition law. Every effort will be made by the Leg islature 10 stop the shipments of li- quor into Arkansas from Memphis and other nearby points. if it can le- eally be done.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-30

Upon receipt of letter from the Democratic National Committee stat ing Prescott Democrats had been as- sessed sl00 toward making up the campaign deficit. that sum was raised by local Democrats within 20 minutes and forwarded to the committee. This makes a total of $250 contributed by Prescott