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The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
RAIDERS OVER PARIS
 KILL TWENTY-FOUR
TWENTY SEVEN WERE INJURED BY BONES FROM ZEPPEEiNS-
 TEN PLACED IN HOSPITALS.
ANOTHER ALARM SOUNDED
Electric Street Lights Went Out, Pc licemen Cautioned Careless House holders to Close Their Shutters
 and Carken Their Windows.

Pafls.-IWenty-f persons were killed and 2 injured in the Zeppelin raid over Paris. according to an off cial statement
 Thirty French aeroplanes searched the air above Paris for Zeppelin raider of whose appearance warning had been given. By the time the Zep- pelin had reached the edge of the city several of the airmen made out it's pale, yellow shap 14,000 feet from the earth. Frightened, doubtless, by the numerous warpianes rising toward II, the Zeppelin wheeled and drove at full speed northward, dropping in it's trail into the darkness cargo of about three and one-half tons of bombs. Then, continuing it's flight at great altitude. the airship vanished
 Parisians had been warned half an hour before by fire engines rushing through the streets trumpeting the call known as stand to arms," The electric street lights went out and po- lieemen cautioned careless household. CTS to close their shutters and darken their windows immediately It was close to 10 o'clock and many persons still were in the streets, the cafes open and the moving picture theaters and playhouses were still in full swing. Then in all parts of the city could be heard the whirl of numerous aeroplane propellers. while every where people went upon the balconies to watch for Zeppelins
 Few Parisians appeared to believe the raiders were likely to come, as they had been turned back many times previously. But suddenly in one of the northeastern parts of Paris there was 8. great flare in the sky as the Zeppe- lin dropped an illuminate so that those on the airship could see whether they were over the city. Then bomb fell into a street, crushing through in- to the subway and tearing a hole Is feet in diameter, but injuring no one. Quickly a series of other detonations occurred. sounding duly throughout the city.
 One of the missiles fell on an iso- lated house occupied by a single fam fly The building was bisected, one end being demolished and its occupants hurled far into an open lot and killed The other end of the house was cut off sharply and a bedroom on the second floor was left intact with it's occu- pants uninjured. The floor was car ried away under the head of the ped. leaving the bed balanced on the jagged edge of the ruin. with Swear old boy in it unharmed
 Tt took us many years to save enough to build that home, with the help of my sons employer said the grandmother of the boy. but it is all gone in one night, together with my son and daughter=in-law. But l have this lad left and he is plucky enough to begin it all over again, for although he was blocked up there on the edge of what is left of his little bedroom an hour before the fremen res 5ued him, he never fiinched, never even whimpered
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
BRIEFLY RELATED.

The News Publishing Company has sold the Desha County News and the printing plant with which 1t was print ed to the MeGehee Printing Company. Downey X Rudisill, proprietors H. k. DoWney, senior member of the firm. is a former editor of the News and later founder of the McGehee Headlight, a weekly paper, which will be aband- oned, and the publication of the News continued at the old stand c. A My CTS, former lessee of the News. will concentrate his business in the Win chester Independent.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
FILE SUIT FUR
 sI0O,000 TAXES
EFFORTS TO COLLECT FROM BUILDING AND LOAN ASSoClA-
 TONS ARE TO BE MADE.
COMPANIES UNDERASSESSED
Governor Hays Appoints Special At torney to Assist Attorney General in Compliance With Act Passed
 By Legislature of 1909.
Little Rock

Little Rock
 Efforts to collect from building and loan associa tions and lumber com panies alleged back taxes that will amount to more than $100,000 are to be made, according to Hamilton Mo ses, assistant attorney general. It is said that prior to 1909 there were 3S building and loan associations and 12 lumber companies underassessed and that they did not pay taxes on their full valuation.
 In 1909 the legislature passed an ,pct authorizing the governor to ap- ! pint special attorneys to assist the bLorney general in collecting such | ->ck taxes. A large amount was col #rted from various companies, inelud- ,fs back franchise tax on several rail- ooads and insurance companies. F MT Moses believes the alleged back taxes will total more than $100,000 Suits are to be filed this spring, ne said, to determine whether the taxes are due. Governor Hays appointed Troy Pace, Sam T. Poe and Tom Poe, Little Rock attorneys to assist in the collection of back taxes from the building and loan associations He appointed Frank Pace and Marion Seawell to assist in collecting taxes from the lumber companies.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
lncorporatlon Matters.

The Bounds and McGehee Company, general merchandise, Of Alma. filed ar ficles o: incorporation. capitalized at $1,ooe
 The MoRae Wholesale Hardware Company of Helena WAS incorporated, capitalized at $50.000.
 Tie Garner Gin Company Of Car ner. White county. and the Hot ,sprinss Gas Company filed notices of Dissolution.
 Nrhe Washington Harnware and Fur ni,ure Company of Washington. Hampstead county, capitalized at S25,- O0n filed articles of incorporation.
 The PhiGips Mining and Develop mont Company Of YellvIlle, capitalized at s5,000, filed articles of incorpo-a- tion.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Appeal to Railroad Commission

The railroad commission received a petition from Fayetteville, asking that the Kansas City and Memphis and the Frisco be required to maintain an ln- terchange track. The commission several months ago ordered the track maintained, but lost the case when 1t was taken to the United States Dis, trict Court Judge Jacob Trieber, in granting an injunction against the enforcement Of the order, said the complaint upon which the order was based was incorrect The new com p1aint was made to overcome these ob- jections. The commission is prepar- ing to submit evidence if the case IS appealed again.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
OESHA LEVEE GAP
 WILL BE CLOSED
MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION HAS GIVEN ITS CONSENT TO
 CLOSE GAP COMPLETELY.
WILL BEGIN WORK AT ONCE
1t Is Said With the Closure of the Gap in This LeVee the Territory in This Section Will Become the Gar
 den Spot Of Arkansas.

MCdeUGes-
 At a meeting held in Vicksbnrg. Miss. between members or the Mis- sissippi River Commission and mem bers of the various Ieyee boards and et the Cypress Creek Drainage Dis trict of this (Desha) county, 1t was de cided to close the gap in the lower Ar kansas River LeYee This will be done by the Desha Leyee District contrib nting S45.000. the Cypress Creek Drainage District S3O000, and the Tensas Leyee District S75.0O0 The Mississippi River Commission has re fused to allow this gap to be closed until proper facilities for taking care of surface water were provided. put as the Cypress Creek Drainage Dis. trict has provided some canals and as soon as the legal tangle is straight ened out. will dig other canals and thus care for the water. the commits sion has given it's consent and approy- al to the plan to close the gap com pletely.
 The engineering force will be sup piled by the Louisiana State Board of Engineers. it is said. and bids will be advertised at once Work will begin as soon as the present high water re- eedes
 With the closure of the gap in this levee the territory in that particular section of this county will become the garden spot of Arkansas, as some Of the richest alluvial lands are and have been for 75 years exposed to the ray. ages of the Mississippi River.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Sim pIifled Spelling.

The Senate of the University of Ar Kansas, which is the main legislative body of the University faculty, has to a limited extent put the stamp of it's approval on simplified spelling. At a meeting it adopted the report of a committee recommending that in the University catalog the simpler and shorter form be, adopted wherever there are two ways of spelling a word. It also adopted the short form of spell ing such words as catalog, decaIog, etc.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Stockholders Assessed.

State Bank Commissioner John NJ Davis levied an assessment of 60 per cent on the stockholders of the de- funet Citizens Bank and Trust Com pany of Prescott, which is believed will pay depositors in full for the losses they sustained when the bank failed July 9, 1915. The deposits amounted to approximately $50000. The bank department has paid 15 per cent dividend to the depositors. Ind the new assessment, with some
 ssets of the bank to be realized upon. Will complete the payment, MT. Davis [aid
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Penal Farm in Dancer.

Caving of the banks of the Arkan- sas river at the state farm at Cum mings caused the penitentiary com mission to order a new levee loop built, which leaves the hospital and commissary building at the main stockade on the farm outside the levee. The new loop, 125 yards long. was completed by 500 eonviSts, who had been at work on it all day.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
To Speed Up Conoress.

Washington.-Pres Wilson be- gan efforts to speed up the legislative machinery of Congress to clear the way for the preparedness program Before beginning his speaking tour he will impress on Congress the desira- bility of disposing of appropriation bills and other legislation to reduce delay in reaching the army and navy hills
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Suit to Collect Back Taxes.

sSuit to collect S3 800 taxes on prop
 'y within the Blum Bayou Levee District was filed in the Pulaski Chan cry Court by Attorneys Coleman & ,agtt of Pine Bluff, for the directors Vshe district, against owners of de- l,quent lands. The complaint says
 ss. acreage within the district on
 lich taxes have not been paid has
 creased since 1906 from 725 to 3,211. a eh the complaint also was filed
 Srt list of lands delinquent in 1905.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
VOL. XLVI. NO. 2S

The White River Development As sociation. which held meeting in Newport. has formulated plan for promoting the construction of seven additional locks and dams on White river above this city. The building or ten of these locks and dams was au- thoriZed by the government several years ago. but only three were built owing to an adverse report by the en- gineers sent out by the war depart ment to make q survey of the river. It is intended To build these locks and dams not only to make the river nayigable at all times of the year but also to furnish power for electric plants as well as reservoirs for hold. ing flood waters in time of heavy rainfall, thus preventing overflow.
 A bill now is pending in Congress. which, if successful, will authorize a resuryey of the river and the associa- ton will propose that t pay for en- gineers being brought here. The Ar kansas Light & Power Company. which owns the power plant in this city as well as that of several other Arkansas towns. has a proposition be- fore the war department to utilize the power of the three dams. which is at present wasted. for manufacturing electric current, and with the build. ing of the additional dams. this sec ton would have an immense amount of power which could be used for man ufacturing and light purposes.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Annual Federal Insoection

5Capt. Ii. I. Lawrence. U. s. A., ar Nal federal inspection of the Arkan- Es3s National Guard. He will begin kY Russellyille. Captain Lawrence Ias an instructor at the summer camp 3d school of instruction for officers I the guard, at Fort Logan H. Roots tst summer. At that time he was a
 rst lieutenant in the Ninth Infantry. 1e was promoted to captain in De- amber. Captain Lawrence is sta ybned at Laredo, Tex.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Deries There Is Revolt

Washington. v President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala advised his minister here, Joaquin Mendez, that there was no revolution in Guate, mala. Other reports received here in. dicate revolutionary preparation di. rected by political refugees from Guatemala in Mexico.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Spinal Meninoitis Reported.

Three deaths resulted at Biseoe. Prairie county. from cerebral spinal meningitis, and six other persons have the disease. according to reports re eeived by Dr. c. w. Garrison, state health officer. County Judge Henry Lorentz has made an appropriation from county funds to provide serum for those wh9 are unable to buy it and every effort is being made to stop the spread of the disease.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Villa Adain Is Married

Juarez-Although it is announced three Carranza columns have been sent out to bring him in dead or alive, Francisco Villa has found time to be married and has forsaken his caval, " saddle to ride in a coach with his bride, according to Ignacio Enriques, civil governor of the state of Chi huahua.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
To Speed Up Munitions.

London.-The necessity of speeding up the supply of munitions has de termined the government to put into force immediately plans for the dIlu- tion of skilled labor with semi-skilled labor, unskilled labor and female la borers, in all controlled establish. mentS.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
More Inheritance Tax.

Eleven thousand. five hundred dol. lars inheritance tax was paid the State of Arkansas as the sum due from the estate of the late R. A. Little, who died August 9, 19-5, leaving Lonoke and Pulaski county propsrty estimated to be worth $e00,00o
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS

Ed Buchanan, one of the gang of negroes that killed Sheriff Mauldin on Island 37 last August, died of pneu- monia at the Mississippi county con- vict farm. He is the fourth member to die since the gang was rounded up and arrested.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Women Win a Decision

Des Moines. Ia.-validity of the Municipal Court elections at which women voted, was upheld by the Su. preme Court by a vote of four 10 three The street car franchise cleo. tion carried at the same time, was made legal. Opponents held women were not entitled to vote.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Find a "Bomb Factory.n

Chicago.-Discovery of box con taining 20 sticks ot dynamite and about 100 feet of fuse in the home of Madolini Gisare here, led the police to believe they had uncovered "bomb factory" for the use of the so- called Black Hand"
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Charue Future Tradinn.

Atlanta Ga.-Indictments charging violation of the state law which pro hibts trading in cotton future were returned here against five Atlanta rep resentatives of cotton brokerage firms
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

According to the United States geo. logical survey. the American Rutile Company, during 1915, produced 250 tons of rutile ftitanium dioxidel worth between $25.00O and s30,00O, at its plant at Roseland. Virginia. the larg- est production to date. Attempts have been made by others 10 develop oe- posits in Hanover and Goochland coun- ties. Va, and near Magnet Cove, Ark. but no commercial production has yet been made at these places.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

l. ! Hahn. drainage contractor, has completed a large contract for the Long Lake Drainage District This drains Cypress Creek and large ter- ritory just northeast of Grady. There are about 25.O00 acres in the district. Since the canal has been cut every foot of the land can be put in cultiva- tion There are about 22 miles of the main ditch and the laterals. The main ditch passes through the state farm
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Lieutenant Appointed.

Adjutant General Lloyd England of s,Arkansas National Guard announc-
 .he appointment of w. H. Jackson
 le first lieutenant in Company l..
 nd Regiment. at MeEa, and Neil Riding 10 be secoud lieutenant in the same company. Both were gradu- ated last spring from the University of Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

The prohibition law is being strictly obeyed at Forrest City. There has not been an arrest for it's violation since the statewide act went into ef. feet. Several have been arrested and convicted for illegal sale of whiskey since January l, but the sales were all made prior to the first of the year. The sheriff and his force assisted by the other officers and the citizens are determined to enforce the prohibition law in this county.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Has Right to Appoint Accountant.

That q county judge has the right to appoint expert accountants to examine the books of county officers, was the decision of the Arkansas Supreme Court in the case of E. F. Leathem &- Co. against Jackson county. appealed from the Jackson Circuit Court. The Supreme Court held that the Jackson Circuit Court erred in setting aside the order of the County Court making the contract and in disallowing the claim of the accountants for payment for their work.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Sewer pipe will soon be laid over the entire Russell addition at Forrest City The county convict road gang recently established winter quarters near the city, and County Judge E. A. Rolfe directed them to do the ditch work in putting down the sewer in or der to help the city as much as pos sible.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

One of the numerous tribe whose members claim to be walking round the world on an immense wager was in Benton county recently. He said he was representing the Associated Press. The Associated Press has no such representative
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Flood waters were responsible for house of the Cole Mercantile Com pany was destroyed. together with all it's contents. The warehouse was built over a small branch and during the rush of water from the mountain the wato- was so high that it came up through the floor where a large amount of lime was stored and the heat from the slaking lime ignited other con tents of the building.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Mrs. Mean Bear. 1o5. Dias

Ponca. OkIa.-Mrs. Mean Bear aged l05, said to be the oldest Ponca. died here. She was devoted Chris tfan and had great influence over her race. There are more than 700 persons Tn her immediate family.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Clary to Ask New Law.

A law asking the strict regulation of labor employment agencies will be asked of the next legislature by Com missioner of Labor J. c. Clary.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Settlement Seems Near.

Washington.-The Lusitania agree. ment was redrafted by Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing to represent the views of he United States and was forwarded to the Der. lin Foreign Office.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Alleging that the Cotton Belt Ran- way Company, in order 10 save it's own property. dynamited the state levee on Russel's place last May during the high water, Russe.. Brothers have brought suit in Lafayette County Cir cult Court Ior $113.0O0 The case will be tried here in February.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
u. s. Makes a Prntest

Washington.-Th United States has notified Great Britain of it's objec- tion to the application of the trading with the enemy act in a manner af- fecting American trade"
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Governor Issues Another Pardon

Governor Hays paraonee Marvin Terry of Cleveland county on cendi- ton that Terry be confined il the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases until he fully rccove.s. Terry was charged with murder
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

A large irrigation ditch, for the pur- pose of irrigating rice fields in the Grand Prairie section of Arkansas, is now an assured improvement. It will mean thousands of dollars to the rice farmers.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

A local lumber company is cruis- ing large tract of pine land in the Ozark forest now that lies in the north part of Stone and tne south part of Baxter, and big sale by the forest of this pine is expected within the next few weeks. The tract con sists of 16O00.000 feet and is one of the largest tracts in the forest De mand for pine has been stronger Tn the forest for the last few months than at any time since 1t was formed. The demand is created by the higl price now being offered. Local saw mill men who manufacture pine lum- Der in the White River country are cutting more stuff now than they have since 1906 and are covered up with orders.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Arrangements are being made to re- build the high school building which burned at Morrilton. The building was erected five or six year ago and cost about $30,000 and will be rebuilt dur ing the next four months The school continues on at private places in the city.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Jecoff Field Marshall.

London. Jecoff, commander in chief of the Bulgarian forces, has been appointed field marshal by King Ferdinand, according to a Sofia dispatch.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Cook Reports on School Revenue.

Statistical tables showing school revenues and expenditures for the year ending June 30, 1915. compiled by George B. Cook, state superintend. ent of public instruction. show the to- tai amount available for public schools during the year was S5 01,S11.S7. Ex- penditures were s4,454.73747, leaving a balance of S1,44707440. The expen- ditures were $S3,752 more than for the year previous and the balance $25,000 less.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03
Where It's Real Winter.

Seattle, Wash. = Richardson, 60 miles from Fairbanks, reported 50 de, grees below zero
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

w. c. Chancellor of Kokomo, Ind, Searcy vicinity looking after gas and oil leases held by companies which he represents. He was accompanied here by geologist and it is believed that drilling operations will be begun here within short time In the vii cinity of Bald Knob several local men have taken oil leases and large tracts.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Now machinery has been purchased for the Ashdown light plant. The plant will soon he equipped to give better service and to tske care Of much more business.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Miss Mollie Davis. aged 15. left the Cedar Creek schoolhouse near Dan vile ostensibly to procure a bucket of wate.. She met Willard Tapp, aged F. who was waiting for her with q buggy. Together they drove to the homo of a minister near by and were married.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

The Batesville Record has gathered statistics which show that it will re- quire 10 carloads of crates to handle the strawberry crop of Independence county this season.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

". B. Thomasson, aged s2, of Pike county. journeyed seven miles through the snow to vote in a recent election. He has not failed to vote since com. ing to Arkansas in 1872.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Fruit growers near Decatur say the peach crop has been killed by the re- cent colo weather. The apple crop has not been injured, they say. The temperature dropped S1 degrees Tn 49 hours, and 1t is supposed that this sudden change in the weather caused the peaches to be blasted. The cold est reported was below zero.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

Spencer Wilson. aged S3. attempted to cross a small stream near Amity. He slipped and fell into the stream. He was helped out by neighbor and taken to his home but the cold bath, combined with his age, brought on fatal illness. He died a few days later
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

The bodies of Mrs. Jacob Norris and her daughter and of Mrs. Norris sis ter-in-law Mrs. Wash Norris, were buried at Kingston, Madison county. at the same time. All died of pneu- monia following grippe.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

While driving we'll on J. c. Nor tons place at Rohwer. near McGehee. workmen struck 96pound pressure of natural gas.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

c. W. Newman, who was one of the men massacred by Mexicans at Santa Ysabel, was a cousin of Mrs E. J. Hammond of Dermott.
The Monticellonian., 1916-02-03

During the year 1915 there have been four deaths in the Cook family of Benton county Those who died were Mrs. Mary Sager of Rogers. John Cook of War Eagle, Mrs. Katie Ray of Lowell and Newton Cook of Cass- vile. Mo.