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The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Gnuernor Pardons.

Governor Hays, by proclamation, relieved H L. Plant of the payment of fine of S10, which was imposed July r by Municipal Judge W. E. Woodruff Of Little Rock
 Howard and Lucian Howard, sen tenced in Grant county in October, 191s, to three years each for man slaughter. The governor issued a proclamation relieving A B. McDon. aid of Miller county of paying s15O of SZ00 fine assessed against him July q for carrying pistol.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Williams Case Is Filed.

Petition toe rehearinr in the case of Oscar Williams negro, was filed in the Supreme Court by Attorney General Wallace Dayis July 10 inc court ordered Williams sent from the Pulaski county jail to the peniten- tiary to begin hie hve-year sentence for second degree murder Williams ran down with an automobile and killed Mrs. E. w Bumpass last win ter.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Gets Papers. Enter. Pen

Dave Cross of Union county, sen teneed to two years for manslaughter, did not wait for the clerk of the Stu preme Court to send his commitment papers when sentence was affirmed July 10. He appeared al the clerks office, secured the papers and proceed ed to the penitentiary. He was at liberty on his appeal bond
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Excursion Steamer Sunk.

New York-With BIO passengers on board, most of them women and chill dren. the excursion steamer Newport. returning from New Jersey resorts. was struck amidships few hundred feet off the battery by the steam lighter Santos. The Newport sank within 10 minutes, while the last pas sengers were being helped of Many of the women and children became hysterical and several were with diff ficulty prevented from jumping over board No one was injured.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The Democratic state central com mittee, at special meeting, selected P. D. Scott of Van Buren presiden- tial elector at large to succeed J. $ Maloney, and James A. Neayille of Searcy elector from the Second oon- gressional District to succeed H. A. Northcutt Maloney and Northcutt were ineligible.
 Chairman Joseph W House, Jr., and Secretary C. C. Calvert were author ized to conduct the coming campaign for national and state officers and empowered to select necessary sub committee to assist in the work.
 The chairman appointed the follow ing committee to amend the commit tee rules to conform with the Brun- didge primary election law, in the event the measure is adopted at the coming November election: J. V Walker of Fayetteville, S. C. Calvert of Fort Smith, J W Hawthorne of Jonesboro, J. R Wilson of Warren and Patrick Henry of Monticello.
 The Poinsett and Perry County con tests. inherited from the recent Demo cratic state convention, occupied the greater portion of the committees at- tention
 By a resolution the committee au- thorized the chairman of the state committee to select J. w. Bowen, leader of the Perryville faction in Perry County, and Sheriff John Q. Al len, leader of the Bigelow faction, who in turn will select judges and clerks for a special primary, in which one committeeman from each township will be elected. The judges and clerks are to be selected alternately by the two faction leaders. The election must be held not later than Septem- Der 30.
 In Poinsett county special pri- mary election was ordered in Little River Scott and Dobson townships, the committeeman from these three townships having been contested. A committee of three members of the state central committee, appointed by the chairman. will select judges and clerks and also select a date for the election. Returns, according to the order. must be made to the chairman of the state committee and that off cial was instructed to declare the re- suit In case of a contest. special meeting of the state committee was to be called to pass upon it.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Game Fund Receipts.

Receipts in the game protection fund between January l and July IT, 1916, were $9,425.75. Officers of the state treasury say the amount is sey- eral thousand dollars less than that of last year.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Nenntiations Pronress.

Washington.-Pre negotia- tions between Acting Secretary Polk and Eliseo Arredondon, Mexican am bassador designate. for peaceful set tlement of border difficulties progress ed so well that a formal announce ment of the course to be followed is expected soon.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Bank Deposits Gain.

Deposits in the 3S7 Arkansas banks under the supervision of the State Bank Department increased more than 0,500000 between June 23, 1915, and June 30, 1916. according to a state ment issued by State Bank Commits sioner John M. Davis.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Officers in Day Coaches.

Fort Sill. Okla-Oficers and men will travel in day coaches when tho Oklahoma National Guard starts for the Mexican border. Because of shortage of equipment the railroads could furnish sleeping cars for off, cers only. They refused to accept them under this condition.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Reniments penleted.

Official figures issued show that of 2,095 officers and men of the Arkansas National Guard. who were mustered into federal service. 922 were reject ed because of failure to pass the phy- sical examinations This leaves the two regiments 69l men below mini mum peace strength
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Order Weekly Reports.

Washington War Department has instructed army commanders or the border to submit weekly reports showing the actual physical condition of their commands, describing the treatment accorded the men, and de- tailing the duties they are perform ing
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Nebraska Proaressives.

Lincoln, Neb.-Nebraska Progress sives in the state convention without dissension resolved to continue tho party's existence The convention ratified the action of the State Cen tral Committee in endorsing the can didates of the Republican national eket
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
S2. 100000 Suit Filed

St. Louis.-Suit for s2,500, 900 against Jonn T. Milliken, St. Louis oil man, and eight Oklahoma oil cor porations was brought in the Circuit Court by Nj. s. Isheralood and E. C.. Mathews, Kansas City brokers.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Kill 20n.Pound Shark

Matawan. N. LA shark seven feet long and weighing about 200 pounds was killed at the entrance of Mata- wan creek, in which one week ago . boy was killed and young man who tried to rescue him fatally injured
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Parker Aoain Refuses.

New Orleans.-John Nj. Parker, Progressive nominee for vice presi- dent, stated he has declind an invita- tion to become the vice presidential nominee of the American party.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Fines 5.oOo,ooO Marks.

Amsterdam, via London-A fine of b.o00,000 marks has beeen imposed upon the city of Brussels for celebrat- ing the Belgian national festival, ac- cording to the Echo Beige
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
AN ARKANSAS EPITOME.

After hearing the report of chem ist that water furnished by the Ar kansas Light and Power Company of Camden contains decayed matter, op- jectional iron and suspended solids, the city council adopted a resolution 10 cease paying for water furnished the city. Chemists employed by me water company recently reported that the water was free from harmful mat. tor
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Good roads in eastern Arkansas in conjunction with the new bridge over the Mississippi river will make large part of this state suburb of Mem phis. Recently resident of Forrest City left his home in an automobile at 4 o'clock in the morning and drove via Wynne, Parkin, Earle and the new bridge to Memphis in four hours. The return trip the same evening was made ill less than four hours.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The village of MeCaskill has ship ped g cars of cantaloupes this sea son. J C. Hauerwas. who has farm near Mena, brought II cases of canned tomatoes and two cases of canned beans to Mena recently and found ready sale for them. He returned home with orders for 41 cases of his heme-eanned, homegrown vegetables. MT. Hauerwas has put up 1,400 cans of vegetables thus far this season.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Uncle Billy Parker. aged S5, who lives 15 miles north of Yellville. rode to Melville recently and after trans. acting some business, rode 10 miles beyond Melville to the home of his brother -in-law, James Hudson.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Texarkana Union Labor Herald, es- tablished January l, is putting in a complete new plant. Mir DeCroix, the editor says he will soon begin the publication of daily edition of the paper.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

White, Humphreys & Tovey, engi. neers of Pine Bluff, are preparing plans for private drainage district for Frank o. Loudan's big plan tation at South Bend, Lincoln county. The district comprises 19,0O0 acres and will cost about $40,0OO.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Sam Carnahan, who lives near Prairie Grove, is bee fancier few days ago he was walking among reason the bees attacked him. He was so badly stung that he tainted, bus was soon revived However he still carries various reminders of the encounter.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

pr. ]. R. Jewell, dean of the De- partment of Education at the Univer- sity of Arkansas at Fayetteville. has returned to Fayetteville after under going an operation in Rochester. Minn.. and is reported as having en- tirely recovered.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The Holy Rollers, sect that seems to be gaining ground in the rural districts of Arkansas. and which Made at its meetings, are now hold ing services near Piggott A few nights ago the worshipers were smoth- cred with eggs. The egg throwers have not been arrested.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03
Heat Kills Children.

Montreal-The extreme heat has been responsible for the death in Mon, treaI of more than 250 children.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

At good roads meeting at Mel. bourne Senator John C. Ashley ex- plained proposed amendment No. IA, and F. M Hanley explained the Alex ander road law. County Judge T. NJ Waldrip of Independence county. told of building good roads with a tractor and grader.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

While en route 10 Fort Smith to Join his parents and proceed with them to Pendleton. Ore. where they intended making their home, Porter Perryman. 19 years old, fell beneath a freight train and was instantly killed al South Coffeyville. Kan His par ents had packed up and were await ing his return, when they received telegram that he had been Filled.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

While being brought to Stamps from Alexandria, La. in the custody of of. ficers, a prisoner who was charged with minor offense leaped through a window of passenger coach and escaped. although the train was mak- ing 30 miles an hour when he made the jump. The prisoner has not been recaptured.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Black tongue, a disease of dogs, has made its appearance again in the vi. cinity of Crossett, and many valuable dogs have died of it.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Plans for a waterworks and distri- bution system for Stuttgart, to cost about SS5,000, are being drawn by White, Humphreys X Tovey of Pine Bluff. The plans will be for a modern plant sufficient to furnish water to the rice plantations around Stuttgart if desired
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The Publicity Committee of the Bat tleship Arkansas met with Mayor Fay. Tor at the Little Rock city hall and dis cussed methods of raising money to increase the fund Several plans were discussed, but the details are not com plete
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The Columbia County Road Inn provement Assoeia tion appointed a Legislative Committee which will re- port at a meeting January l on rec ommendations to be made to the Leg islature.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03


 The Eureka Springs Library Asso- citation is making an effort to collect A carload of waste paper, which will be sold to raise money to meet the expenses of the association.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The Arkansas Light and Power Company of Newport announced that application would be made to the City Council for a franchise for installing a city water plant and laying mains and pipes.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

s. White has established goat ranch at Pfeiffer, six miles north Of Batesyille. Mir White has only 1S4 goats on his farm, but intends to pur- chase more. He says this section is adapted to the industry.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The Hamburg school census shows T total of 710. 513 whites and 197 ne groe
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Dr Tran Clegg of Siloam Springs is now employed in the laboratory of the port of New York.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Contractor T. F. Campbell of Little Rock has begun the construction of the new S12,000 Methodist church at McCrory
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

There are 1S3 children of school age at Melbourne.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

There are 40 dipping vats in the north half of Independence county In spectors report that S-106 head of cat tie have been dipped In this county this season.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The White river below Cotter is hned with pearl fishers. More per sons are engaged in this industry this year than for several years The finds, however have been few and mussels hard to get The beds have been depleted by the past 12 years fishing
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

J. A. Wade of Marlbrook has a new dining table which is made of wood from walnut tree planted by his grandfather in 1861
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

Roy Anglen suffered sun stroke while working in a field near Van Bu- ren and died before physicians could reach him.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The explosion of soda pop bottle almost tore away the arm of 1O-year- old Avis Johnson at her home, near Hope
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-03

The camden school census shows total of 1,151 children of school age, 576 whites and 575 negroes
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
.ocAI MARKETS.
~ GRAIN
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

,..., Items Of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

canse they refused TO take the pledge
and be mustered in for Federal ser
vice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson S. Gearhart
(nee Miss Ruth Forman) of Brooklyn,
n. y, who have been spending their
honeymoon at Lake Hopatcong. Nj.
will return to Brooklyn this week and
make their residence at Alb Putnam
Avenue. They expect to make a visit
to his mother Mrs. Alexander FAIRIES
in this town. later in the season.
Mr.. William Windal Of Philadel-
phia, has moved his family to Smyrna
and are occupying the residence of
Rev. DR.. Robert Watt, corner Of Mt.
Vernon and Union streets. Mr.. Win
dali will hold his position. in Phila-
delphia and join his family here at
week-ends.
Mrs. Eugene Davis has returned
from trip to Pittshnrg. Pa, where
with her brother Mr.. Albert Cummins
of Wilmington she attended delight.
ful fraternity gathering of Mr.. Cum
Minis former college fraternity men.
MIR. Wilmer L. Porter and family
of HaddOn Heights. N. j.. motored to
Smyrna in Mr.. Porter's new Chandler
Six car on Saturday and spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward T. Porter.
Mrs. Gilbert S. Jones Of Johns
town. Pa. returned last evening from
visit to Mr.. and Mrs Howard R.
Jones
Mrs. c. J. Harris and children. are
visiting her mother in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frank F. Reynolds and Mrs.
Hoffman of Wilmington are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. FAIRIES.
Mrs. n. A. Bounds and son, of Mt.
Airy. Pa. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Middletowu.
Miss Sarah D. Pratt Of Atlanti,
City. N. j.. is visiting Miss Berthl
Smithers and Mrs. Walter w. Hyn
son.
Mrs. Caroline F. Williams and Mis-
Rena Williams left this afternoon fo
an extended visit to Mrs. Frank J
Williams at HOlyoak. near Whining
ton.
Master W. Elwond Jones, Jr.. o
Hartford. Con-. is visiting his grand
mother. Mrs Rebecca E. FAIRIES.
Miss Bertha L. Hoffecker of Ard
more. Pa. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs
R. D. Hofecker preparatory TO spend
ing the summer in Vermont with he
aunt. Mrs. Mansfield.
Miss Hazel Bell is visiting in Phi
adelphia.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Miss Elva Griffin. manager of the
Smyrna Exchange of the Diamond
State Telephone Company. celebrated
her birthday yesterday and in the
evening a number of friends gathered
to make merry the occasion. At the
same time little Miss Elva Frances
Griffin. infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John S. Griffin. Jr.. was baptised
by the Rev. George c. Williams.
pastor of Asbury NJ. E. Church. An
unusual sight was the presence of four
generations Of the family to witness
the ceremony. The company num-
bered thirty or more and refreshments
were served.
Mrs. Ida Turner of this town was
summoned to Wilmington Saturday
to see her husband Frank Turner who is
in a serious condition from a broken
arm and bruised ribs as the result of a
Gall he sustained while at work for
Wilmington Electric Company of
which corporation he is employed as
engineer. For a time it vas feared
he suffered internal injuries but at
this writing he is resting as quiet as
can be expected. Mr. Turner who is q
former Smyrnian. has many friend
here who hope for his speedy recover.
Mr.. Raymond Cummins who re.
Gently returned from Boston where h'
was taking a course in optometry
spent Sunday with his brother Rev.
J. Dirickson Cummins who three week,
ago became rector of st. Paul's Parisl
at Centerville, Md. Sunday night h,
sang a solo at the church. Rev. Mr.
Cummins is delighted with his parisl
and that he in turn is pleasing hi
congregation is evidenced by large
attendance Gpon the services and
general awakening in parish work.
Sergeant Charles B. Swain ant
Corporal Maynard T. Griffith. VIII
left with the Smyrna platoon to joi
Company G at the militia encampmer
near New Castle, have been relieves
Of military duty at their own reques
because of business and other urgen
conditions that needed them at hom
and received an honorable discharge
Four privates numbered among th
Smyrna recruits were discharged b,
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

DR.. S. C. Mitchell. president Of Del
aware College. Ii is hoped. even at
the last moment that Supervising
Principal j. Lester Section and the
three graduates who are members of
the National Guard. will be able to
be present and participate in the
honors of the evening. Should they
not, Principal c. LELAND HarmOnsOn
will take charge and the diplomas
will be given as though all we're here.
The program will be rendered in full
this evening as follows: Invocation,
Rev. Milton McCann, pastor Of
Smyrna Circuit Churches; Piano
Duet, Misses Edna Pratt and Eliza
beth Hudson; Grafton (salutatory),
"The World is Waiting for You. "
Miss Helen S. Pryor; High School
Chorus. "Come to the Gay Feast of
Song" Or. E. DeReeO; Grafton
(Valedictory), The Force Of Habit. "
Miss Theresa E. Maclary; High School
Chorus, Bridal Chorus" from the
"Rose Maiden" (Cowen) Presenta-
tion Of Diplomas, William FAIRIES,
President of Board of Education; Ad-
dress, DR.. Samuel Chiles Mitchell.
President Of Delaware College; Ben
ediction. Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, rec
tor OF St. Peters Church.
Seniors Had Delightful Reception
The Senior Glass banquet and re-
eeption took place at the Century Club
House last evening and was delight
ful affair. The junior class and
friends of both seniors and juniors
were especially invited guests. The
evening was spent in delightful inter
course. Good music was rendered an'
all did justice TO the spread. II wal
a happy farewell occasion Of the sen
iors TO their invited guests and wa
largely attended.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Mrs. W. E. c. Bell has returned
from a visit to Philadelphia. DR..
and Mrs. George J. Enders and Mr..
and Mrs. W. H. Lutz accompanied her
down in MIR. Lutz's Hudson Super
Six. to spend the weekend.
Mr.. Nathaniel Conawsy of Seaford,
spent Friday with his daughters. Mrs.
Walter Turner and Miss Margaret R.
Conaway.
Miss Bertha Short of Philadelphia
spent Wednesday with Miss Margare
R. Conway.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Notice to our Patrons-On account
q tae advance in prices Of paper.
k type and nearly everything used
the production of a newspaper. we
rs obliged TO discontinue advertising
i'ss notices Of home talent entertain
tents, suppers, food sales and all en-
's'prises for which an admission is
aifged or held for the object Of rails
l'g money. This rule became effec-
tive June IA.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

". A. StokesbuIy who purchased
tie Bsrues property from the Smyrna
Shool Board to make room for the
charged athletic field has moved the
tVs and one-half story dwelling across
th street to the lot next to Robert
Bod Out Of the lumber which H.
D Boyer, the purchaser got cut of the
Boyles property. he acquired from the
ShaOl Board and tore down. he is
llilting two small bungalows on
Eest Frazier street near Pearl.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Leaving his car too close to the
s''L at Smyrna Railroad Station,
resident Of Town Council Samuel ].
-''nold'' who was in another part Of
yard attending to some bust
= matters came near having his
= demolished. The Smyrna Branch
-nny' side swiped Mr.. Reynolds
Ue'and' tearing the tenders and
.-.'Slse damaging the machine to
= an extent it had to be taken to
a''epair shop.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

The spiritual meetings that have
hen going on at Union A. NJ. E.
Ctar:h, Rev. Albert Price, pastor.
tsve resulted in eight conversions all
dEhom Joined church. The meetings
E.l continue another week.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
A,s Of the label or wrapper of this
amer will show the time up to which
oar subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

BENJAMIN F. Stanley wishes through
nj, nedium to thank those who so
Hnsly offered their sympathy and SER
t,s, during the illness and death of his
rts which occurred last week. adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Ice cream and cake for sale, School
Grounds. Immediately after the Com
usucement Exercises. benefit Parent
teachers Association. adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
Tax Notice

This wiil be the last month to obtain
discount of 5 per cent. on COUNTY
TAXES. viii be At my Office June nth,
HID. BOYER. Collector.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Urst.elass machine work at Della
,,,s State Garage. See H. p. Shap-
q agent for Jackson cars-sdv.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

The Joseph residence formerly Hill
.,,.,,v on Commerce street, is being
i-a.oved with a coat Of paint.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
Smvvua Iaadiss

The July time table for Steamer
frankie is as follows:
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

c,ildren's Day Exercises will be
LID Brenford School House Sunday
=. .s.,noon. July 2nd. at .. 80 O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Alice Brady. Harry Watson at Opera
a,,ss tomorrow night.-See adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26
PERSONALC

Miss Retha Pratt, GIG w Lasane
av.. has returned from a visit in
Rochester.
Miss Ada Hitler, domestic science
instructor, has returned from Mime
apOlis.
Mrs Anna Larrabee, us Park av.,
has just returned from a trip to
New York and Brooklyn.
Miss Thelma Radabaugh, 325 y.
Lafayette ST., left Monday for an ex-
tended visit with relatives in Los
Angeles. Calf.
Clesson TaggaIt Bushnell of Louis
vile, KY. is visiting with Mr. and
Mrs. c. b. Lancaster, S37 Forest av,
Mrs. e Woodruff and son. ga y
Main ST., and Mrs. Lloyd Harden
Benton Ct, left Wednesday afternoon
for a few days visit with their sis
ter, Mrs. Hazel lesson in Elkhart.
Mr. and Mrs. a COlberg. 900 +.
Washington av., are preparing to
move to Toronto. Canada, on March