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The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
FOUR NEW HIGHWAYS ARE BEING PLANNED
FILED BY STATE HIGHWAY DE- APARTMENT AND WILL BE SENT
 OUT AT ONCE
AMOUNT INVOLVED S292,O0O
Two of Proposed Roads Are in Wood ruff County, the First Will Ex- tend From Augusta to the Jack
 son County Line.

Little Rock Plans for four road districts, pro viding for the expenditure of approx imately s292.000. were filed by the State Highway Department and will be sent out at once. Two of the pro posed roads are in Woodruff county The first will extend from Augusta to the Jackson county line, 13 1-2 miles, at an estimated cost of $66,- coo. The other will extend from Fitzhugh to Augusta, a distance of 2 1-2 miles, to cost S41,0OO. The third road will be built in Crittenden coun- ty in the vicinity of Hubert. It will be 40 miles long and will cost approx. tmately $170.000 The fourth road will be built near Higden, Cleburne coun- ty It will be seven miles long and will cost approximately $15,000, ln- cluding bridge over the Little Red river
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
wnsect Baos' to Guards.

New York-Eighteen hundred in sect bagsn designed to protect the troops from fieas which infest many camps along the Mexican border, were forwarded to the soldiers of the Twelfth Infantry, New York National Guard, at McAllen, Tex, by the wo- men of the Army and Navy Supply Committee of the American Defense Societey. The bags are filled with napthlesne and are made to fit over man S shoulder. one end suspended down his chest and the other dewn his back
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

The canning plant of the Golland- American Fruits Products Company began operations al Decatur They are canning tomatoes. A large force of women and girls are employed. as well as men. The factory has a large acreage of tomatoes contracted, but owing to the drouth the crop will be short. After the tomAo season the factory expects to can sweet potatoes and apples.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
State Capitol Pictures.

Pictures of the Arkansas state eapi- tol taken at night, and showing the effects Of the flood light illumination, have been made by the passenger de partment of the Iron Mountain rail road. One of these pictures. enlarged and framed. is on display at the city ticket office, Markham and Louisiana streets The views taken by the rail road have been copyrighted Post card sizes have been made and are being distributed at the local office and also at principal stations in Ar kansas.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Mexicans Fiaht Battle.

Chihuahua City, Achievement troops and Villa forces both loa- heavily in a sharp skirmish a few miles north of Mapimi, Durango. ac- cording to reports to Gen Jacinto Treyino. Lieutenant Colonel Com pean and a dozen privates were killes while the bandits casualties were es- timated at 1S
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Other Railroads Act.

Chicago. - A national campaign among all railroad employees not com prised in the four brotherhoods who are voting on strike. was started to obtain legislation by Congress to empower somebody to settle all dis putes as to wages between railroads and employees. whether organized or unorganized
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Defeats Literary Test

Oklahoma City, Okla-Twelve of Oklahomas 76 counties have report ed on the proposed literacy test amendment as follows: 6,754 for, 23,- SIS against. Less than five counties of the state voted in favor of the measure It is predicted the amend. ment was defeated more than two to one
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Denies Anpam Petition.

Norfolk, Va.-Judge Waddin re fused the petition of the British libel lants in the Appam case, asking that the vessel be delivered to them by a prize court order pending the result of an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision, however, was condi- tional upon the respondents giving a proper supersedeas bond.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Hospital Train For u. s.

Chicago.-The first United States army hospital on wheels is under con tract to be built at Pullman. near Chi- cago. The hospital will be 10-car train, converted Pullmans. The gov ernment will rent the cars with the privilege of purchase at any time. The train will be ready for use in about 10 days
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
rn Accent u. S. Offer.

Copenhagen.-It is believed proba ble that the Rigsdag will accept the offer Of the United States to purchase the Danish West Indies, despite op- position from several quarters. in- cluding the Socialists, who demand that the negroes in the island be all lowed to vote immediately.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Probe Would Be Costly

Washington-Such a far-reaching investigation of the beef packing busl ness as is proposed by pending reso- lutions in the house would cost S142,- 900, the Federal Trade Commission infromed Congress. A subcommittee will recommend whether the inquiry should be made
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Texas Prohis Nominate.

Dallas, Tex-At the Prohibition party state convention h.re the Rev H. w. Lewis of Dallas was nominated for governor; Dr. J R Richardson of Seymour, lieutenant governor, and E. H. Conibear of Dallas, United States senator. P F Paige of Dallas was named state chairman.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Miss Dean Becomes Nun.

St. Louis. Miss Dorcas Dean, youngest daughter of Richmond Dean of Chicago, vice president oi the Pullman Company, took the vows of visitation nun at convent here Henceforth she will be known as Sis ter Claude Agnes. She graduated al the visitation convention last June.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Will Submit Prohihition.

Houston, Tex.-The proposition to submit a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition received a favorable majority of 2,103 voters in the July 22 Texas primary, according vote was: For, 174,435; against, 172,. 332
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
EmpIoyes Complain.

J C. Clary, commissioner of labor, received a complaint from employees of an Arkansas lumber company, al legtng that the company is working the men overtime and discounting wages Mr Clary will investigate and will prosecute the company if it IS guilty
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
STATE HAPPENINGS.

4 Wilson. Marshall club was organ ized at Hazen at a meeting at the schoolhouse George P. Tomlin was elected president, Edward Scranton secretary, and H. B. Wheatley treas urer
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Food Riot in Petrocrad.

Berlin.-Twenty-eight persons were killed and more than loo wounded in almost complete exhaustion of the food supply, according to Stockholm reports given out by the Overseas News Agency.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Fire Near Black Tom.

Jersey City, N. IA spectacular fire which the police said was incen- diary broke out in the railroad yards a quarter of mile from the scene Of Black Fob explosion. Fifteen loaded freight cars were destroyed. The blaze could be seen for miles.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
2a7 More Pensions.

A net increase of 2S7 over last year in the number of Confederate pen sions was shown rom final figures given out by J. H. Beerstecher, pen sion clerk in the office of state audi tor Reports from all the counties had been received.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Austin Armstrong. 15 years old, fell in attempting to catch a freight train at the Rock Island station at Benton and his right arm any should ed were badly crushed. He was taken to a Little Rock hospital for treat ment. Physicians say it will be nee essary to amputate the arm to save the boys life
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
 Addres sSes Farmers.

I L. Bond supervisor of rural schools, returned from Selma, Drew county, where he addressed an edu- cational and farm meeting Three or four hundred people attended.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Aero Conananies Merae.

New York The Wright Aeroplane Company and the Glenn l. Martin Aeroplane Company have been merg- ed, under the firm name of the Wright Martin Aircraft Corporation, with capital of $1O,OOO.OO0
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The work of building a one-mne roadway across Village creek bot toms, two miles east of Diaz. is near ing completion Walter F. Hurley of this place is the contractor
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
To Select Election Commissioners.

Selection of election commissioners for the seyenty-fiye counties of the State will be begun by the State Board of Election Commissioners, composed of the governor secretary of state and attorney general, with in the next thirty days. Recommen- dations for the county officials al ready are being received by the state officials.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Would Destroy Her Eyes.

East Liverpool, Ohio. -A note to destroy the eyes Of Mrs Irma Little. aged 23. wife of George Little, wealthy manufac. turer of this city. was received from an unknown writer
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Chihuahua City, Mex.-Fresh troops have been ordered into the pursuit of Villa, Gen. Jacinton Treyino an. nounced.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The big blaming mill of the Redus Lumber Company, at Pyatt. north of Cotter on White river road. was de stroyed by fire. Seyenty.fve thou sand feet of lumber Vas also con sumed by the flames A million feet of lumber in the yard narrowly es- capped destruction
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Leaders at the Philadelphia District Epworth League conference at Nal vern urged members to take an ac- tive part in fighting the proposed To- cal option bill to be submitted to the voters in November.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

During July the Fort Smth-Van Buren Bridge District received S1,1S5 from the rental charge the Fort Smith Light and Traction Company for the use of the bridge
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

John Odem of Cotter. who is min- ing near the Onwata mine. near Dodd City, has struck a fine lead run and has several thousand pounds on the dump awaiting shipment
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Villa Iieutenant Dead

Chihuahua, Mex.-Coniirmation. of the death of Calixto -Contreras, Vil- las chief lieutenant, was received by Gen. Jacinto Treyipo.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Figures of 15.cent cotton were post ed for the first time in five years on the Little Rock Cotton Exchange, New York quoting May futures at 15 cents. but closing at six points below that. August quotations closed at s1421 in New York and s14.l6 at New Orleans
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17
Moosers Endorse Wilson.

San Francisco.-President Wilson was unanimously endorsed here al a conference of California Progress sives
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The first bale Of new cotton re- ceived at Pine Bluff was sold at auc- tion at the cotton exchange It was bought by Frank Tomlinson, whose bid was 31 1-2 cents a pound. s17S75. The bale weighed $50 pounds and was shipped here by | l. Moore of Rison
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Judge J I. Alley of Mena. as chair- man of the local Good Roads Asso- citation, received from the State Highway Department petition to be circulated among the land owners in Polk county. The district is desired to finance a highway north and south through the county at cost of S233,7S4
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

A weeks revival was completed at Holland, 12 miles north of Conway, by the Rev. Otto Wilmington. There were 8 conversions and 20 additions to the church
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

w. T, Whisenhunt of Shady. who was recently bitten by rattlesnake. had a thumb amputated at Mena. The flesh sloughed off as a result of the poison.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Chas. L. Hoover who has been is the United States diplomatic service in Austria for the past several yearA and who has been recently tranA ferred to Brazil, is visiting his pan ents in Monticello a few weeks be fore taking up his work in that coun try,
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Brief concise and 10 the point is the circular entitled "Build a silo.. just issued bv the Arkansas Profta- ble Farming Bureau Several thou sand copies have been sent by the bu- reau to Arkansas business men with the request that they distribute them among the farmers with whom they come in contact.
 While It=is now too late in the sea son to build silos, this is the time Of the year when farmers are beginning to fill their silos. Hence the bureau deemed fl an opportune time to re= mind the farmers of the advantages of the silo and thus have an object lesson before them
 "Silage is as essential for stock. man as bank account is for q mer= chant or manufacturer When drouth comes in summer, feed siage untn the rains make the pasture good again. Feed silage every day in viii ter. oa can begin feeding from silo the day you finish filling 1t, or f you dc not need the slage. t will be as good eight years after 1t is stor- ed as during the first season. You can feed sifage regularly every day and you can open silo dozen times year feed as long as you need f. then seal the surface and what is left will keep well
 eThe increased returns from feed ing siiage will frequently pay for the silo the first year Many stockmen have found that the saving in hay by feeding silage has in one winter paid for the sile Crops are put in the silo so early that the land is cleared for fall seeding of winter growing grains and clovers."
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Joseph Ward, a real estate dealer of Mountain Home, believes in giving each child he has a substantial start in life when they become of age. This takes the form of land. His young est child is four years old. and the eldest 2S To four of his children he says that he has more on hand for those that are growing up.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

In the rice growing region the farmers are jubilant over the pros poets for the 1916 crop. The immense fields are in fine condition and this years harvest is expected to be record making one At Stuttgart an- tion.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Thomas Moore has been elected cashier of the Bank of Magazine 10 succeed F. R. Roberts, who is captain of the Magazine company of the na tional guard now mobilized at Fort Logan Fl. Roots.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The American Potash Company of Denver Colo. which has secured leases on several hundred acres of land just northwest of Heber Springs. will move their main office here in the near future
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

On account of the increased price of newspaper materials. the price of the Bentonville Daily Sun has been increased from s to S4 per year. H. l. Cross and F. w Peel are owners and editors and Mrs. F. w Peel, To- cal editor.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The Rev G. L. Fink of Newark has just closed two weeks revival meeting al Mooreield. three miles east of Batesyille. During the meet ing there were 10 conversions and several aceessions to the church.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Independence county's first open cottoI bolls were exhibited in Bates vile by R. l.. Patterson. farmer re- siding a few miles west of the city. The cotton crop in this country is ex- pected to be larger than last season.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Frank l.. James. state secretary of the Sunday School Association. has printed programs for the Independence county association, which meets at Moorefield August 25 and 26. An elaborate program has been arranged.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Judge Frank \ Youmans in the United States Court at Fort Smith entered q default judgment in favor of the Scranton Trust Company CT Scranton. Pa. against the Scranton Anthracite Coal Company of the same city for S42,04339. with fore closure and sale of the coal com pany's property in Johnson county Arkansas. The suit was based on bonds of the coal company held by the trust company.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

A number of pearl buyers from dis tant points have visited Batesyine and other points along White river. Several valuable pearls have been found this summer, but the finders are not willing to sell. believing they will receive higher prices later. The peariers are making big money out of shells, which bring s3S in the local market
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The sum of s113.50 has been sub seribed to fund to purchase two pure bred bulls for free use by stock raisers in Ashley county
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The R. P. Moore box factory is to be moved to Bald Knob from McRae. It gives employment to 70 workmen.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Announcement that the Midwest Glass Casket Company of Wichita, Kan, had decided to locate it's plant in Fort Smith. was made by I. A Tapley. secretary of the company. which Is capitalized at half million dollars. The plant will require 10 acres and will cost in the neighbor- hood of S200000
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Central Coal and Coke Company's mine No. F. at Bonanza. which has been shut down for several years. will be reopened by the Barr Coal Company. It is estimated there Is a large tonnage of coal in the mine.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

J NJ Turner cashier of the Bank of Piggott. who has extensive farm interests in the St. Francis river bot toms, has raised a crop of sudan grass on his farm, from which he wi.l get two cuttings this summer. Specimens of the grass. over nine feet long, are on exhibition at the Bank of Piggott
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Over 200 carloads of cantaloupes have been shipped from Horatio al- ready this season. and some of the growers have made $150 per acre on their eantaloHpe crops, while all have averaged better than $10O per acre. In addition, Horatio farmers have marketed this year $50,OO0 in straw berries and s5.O0O in radishes and peas. with which s15O.O00 received for eantalonpes has brought prosper ity to every farmer in this section.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

The Bank of Wabbaseka has beea organized with capital of S10.o0e and surplus of s1000 already sub scribed. It will be ready for business September 15.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

John W King and J F King of At lanta, Tex. have leased several large storerooms in the Caddo hotel build ing to open the Philadelphia Whole sale Grocery Company.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Andrew Bangs, a farmer residing near Mountain View has a stalk of cotton in his field which has 270 boHs and squares on it. Another has 2l0.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

w F. Cannon is at Harrisburg try ing to interest local capitalists in the erection of a broom factory, excelsior factory ana mattress factory.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Lieutenant Cary of the United States army, who has been in Fort Smith for six months, has opened a recruiting office at Ozark
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

Fire of unknown origin destroyed R. w Carnley's general mercantile store at Armitage The loss is about s5,000. partially covered by insur- ance.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

A resolution upholding the state wide prohibition law was adopted un- animously by the congregation of the First Baptist Church at Morrilton
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-17

c. C. Feemster, of Cotter, who Is working a 10acre lease near Bald Dave mountain. is striking fine ore and will start to shipping soon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-13
PRIVATE JOHNS.
FRENCH DIES OF
BATTLE WOUNDS

News of the death of Pvt John
Scott French of Honolulu, from
wounds received In battle, has reach
ed here from his mother in Scotland
Pvt French died on November II,
1915.
Before leaving Honolulu he was en-
ployed by Benson, Smith & Company,
and was held in high esteem by the
firm members and by his fellow en-
ployes. Previous to his connection
with Benson, Smith & Company he
had served as purser for the Inter-Is-
land Steam Navigation Company.
Early last year he left Honolulu,
proceeding to Vancouver, where he
joined the 47th Canadian Battalion,
Third Contingent, trained for some
time and volunteered for immediate
service. being transferred to. the eth
Canadian Battalion, First Contingent.
For the past six months he had been
on the firing line in France. He was
a native of Elgin, Scotland
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-13
FIND OVERBAY
IS GUILTY OF
EMBEzzLEMENT

The case of James ]. Overbay, for
mer conductor on the Rapid Transit,
which went from the police court to
circuit court and thence to the SUI
preme court and back again, was
brought to a close, at least temporar-
lily, in Circuit Judge Ashford's court
today After celebrating about four
minutes, jury found 0Verbay guilty
Of embezzlement.
1t has been several months since
the Overbay case first made its APP
pearance in police court where, after
a few continuances and brief trial,
the defendant was found guilty and
sentenced to serve six months in Jail
and pay the costs. Overbay appealed.
From circuit court the case went to
the supreme court on reserved ques-
tions, only to be handed back to the
lower tribunal for trial.
Oyerbay acted as his own attorney
during the trial today, but asked only
a few questions. At the close of the
case he addressed few remarks to
the jury. Upon the suggestion of the
court, Overbay noted an exception to
the verdict of the jury, and moved
for new trial. His bail was increas-
ed to $500 and he was given until
o'clock this afternoon to raise the
money. He is scheduled to be sem
fenced at 8 o'clock next Saturday
morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-13
GURREY LEAVES
POSITION With
Underwriters
Resigns After II Years Ser
vice With Board; F. A. Bech-
ert May Fill Vacancy

A. r, Gurrey, for the last II years
secretary OF the Board OF Fire Under
writers, has resigned, his resignation
II Is understood. TO take effect on Jan
uary 20, at which time the next meet
ing OF the board Will be held
Eyes, have resigned" Mr. Gurrey
said today. But ! may continue in
the employment OF the board in some
outside capacity. The board wants me
still TO keep in touch with the work,
as matters may arise in which may
be OF use.
Asked the reason for his resigna-
ton, Mr.. Gurrey added that he is all
worn out"
Mr. Gurrey Is held to be one of the
best adjusters on the Pacific coast
and in Hawaii His service with the
local board has been both long and
profitable one.
While nothing definite could be
learned today, II Is understood that
Frank A. Bechert. who has been Mr..
Gurrey's assistant for several years,
is being considered to fill the vacan-
cy. This, however, will probably be
decided at the meeting on January 20.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-13
new ARTISTS
TO ENTERTAIN
At THE YOUNG

On The Great Northern "Wednesday
morning two new entertainers arrived
and they will, make their first appear,
ance at the Young Hotel Rathskeller
on Saturday during dinner
One, Miss Portia Newport. has APP
peaTed at the Fairmont Hotel and
Techau Tavern, San Francisco, and
has made the Orpheum Circuit as a
singer of high-class ballads.
Miss Louise Lorain. also well
known throughout California and
ether western states, is singer OF
popular songs.
A third entertainer, engaged for the
Rathskeller, failed to arrive, but will
reach Honolulu On the WEhelmina on
Wednesday morning. She is singer
or rag-sime songs, and was intended
to replace Miss billie Fisher. who has
appeared here for the last four weeks
The management Of the Young Hotel
has arranged to retain Miss Fisher I'M
til the arrival Of the singer who will
replace her.
1t is. expected that many table res
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-13
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES

Annual United States inspection Of
the National Guard of Hawaii will be.
gin January IS. when Capt Charles
S. Lincoln, L. S. A., senior inspector.
instructor. will go to Maui 10 view
the troops there. Capt. Lincoln will
return from Maui TO Oahu. and then
go to Kauai. where he will inspect
the troops there. and on his return
from Kauai will inspect the first bat.
talon, lst Infantry, on Oahu. After
this he will go to Hawaii and when in
spection there is completed will re-
turn to Oahu and finish inspection OF
the LIST Infantry.
1t is probable that the 1st battalion
here will not be inspected until late
in February, or possibly early in
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-13

eryations will be made for SATURDAY
evening. and those who expect TO be
present at the first appearance of the
new talent are requested TO secure
their tables early.-Ady. ~