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The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
NEW R|CE RATE Is
 BLOW AT ARKANSAS
GIVES NEW ORLEANS ADVAN- FACE IN COMPETITION, SAYS
 TRAFFIC BUREAU HEAD.
DISCRIMINATION IS ALLEGED
Arkansas Shippers Pay Seven Cents More to Birmingham Than Do New Orleans Shippers, Although We
 Are 50 Miles Nearer, It Is Said.
Little Rock.

Rice is not only a poor mans food, but 1t is a universal food, and the increase in rice rates granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission will be q severe blow to the rice shippers of Arkansas.
 This statement was made by A. b Beals. commissioner of the Arkansas Rice Shippers Traffic Bureau, in dis cussing the increase Of five cents per hundred pounds in smooth rice ship ments.
 The raise" Mir BeaIs said, twill mean an additional tax of s36.573 to Arkansas shippers this year This will increase with the increase of the production in the state While Ar kansas rates are from three to five cents less than the Texas and Louis jana rates, our rates also are inoreas- ed. This will result either in boost in rice prices for the consumer or q reduction in the price paid the pro ducer Rates on rice noW have been increased to all points but the ex- treme West and only a small amount or rice is shipped there
 ''The increase granted will be in effect for two years. At the end of that time shippers are gwen the priv ilege of rehearing, provided they caa show the rates are prohibitive While I have not decided definitely, Arkansas shippers may fight the case on the basis of the difference in rates from Arkansas points, as compared to those from competitive points For example, the rate from New Orleans 10 Atlanta, Ga, is 27 cents The Ar kansas rate is 37 cents The carriers propose to make 1t 4 cents. but pro pose no increase in the New Orleans rate. Memphis has the same rate as New Orleans Arkansas shippers pay seyens cents more to Birmingham than do New Orleans shippers, al though we are 58 miles nearer than New Orleans. The carries want to raise it to 12 cent without increasing the New Orleans rate. From New Orleans to Albany, N. Y, the rate is 49 cents. We pay 476 cents. although we are ITO miles nearer than New Orleans. We are perfectly willing to pay a reasonable rate for our ship ments, but we believe we are entitled to the same consideration as eompet- ing points,
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
NATIONAL DEFENSE
 BILL IS APPROVED
ADMINISTRATIONS NAVAL PLAN CoMPLETED-cARRlES "A
 700 MEN

Washington. = Congress virtually completed the national defense pro gram by finally approving the great increases in naval construction and personnel written into the naval bilI and urgently supported by the ad. ministration.
 The House accepted the building program, to which it's eonferees on the measure had refused to agree, by a vote of 2S3 to 51. with seven of the members present not voting. The per sonnel increases. on which there also was a disagreement in conference, were approved without a record vote
 The personnel and construction sec. tions. which already nave the approy- al Of the Senate, authorize an increase in enlisted men to TATTOO and the building of 157 war vessels within the next three years, with four battle cruisers and four battleships inelud. ed among the ships for 1917 Pre- yiously the House had refused to adopt a continuing building program had authorized only five capital ships, all of them battle cruisers, and had provided for personnel of only o5,- GOO.
 On several less important questions including appropriation for improve ment of navy yards. the House in sisted on it's disagreement to Senate increases and voted to send the bill back to conference for settlement Of these points. An early agreement is expected. however, and the mea3ure may be sent to the president for his signature within week
 Secretary Daniels issued a state. ment pointing out that the building authorizations in the bills were the greatest ever passed in any country and would give the United States. in the opinion of naval authorities. the second largest navy in the world He declared the measure 50 complete and nearly perfect that it will stand as a model for all navy bills for fu- ture legislators"
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
LAW
 MAI BE CHANGED
PROVISION IS MADE TO INVOKE INITIATIVE SHALL BE 10000 LE-
 GAL VOTERS AND NO MORE.
TAKE ACTION IN NOVEMBER
Constitutional Amendment Seeks to Define and Enlarge the Powers of Law Now in Efeet-ProVision
 of Measure Outlined.
IIttle Rock

Little Rock
 The proposed constitutional amend. ment seeking 10 define and enlarge the powers of the initiative and refer endum now being submitted to the voters of the state for ratification al the coming November election, makes a number of important changes Ill the present law on that subject II provide that the number of legal vo- ters required to initiate any petitions seeking to invoke the initiative shall be 10000 and no more but no petition shall be held invalid which shall con tain a greater number than required. The second power reserved to the peoz pie in the referendum requires ths signature of 1000 legal voters 10 make valid the referendum petition The filing of a referendum petition against one or more items. sections or parts of any measure shail not delay the remainder from becoming effective; but it ia not te be understood that all of any act may be referred Re feredum petitions against measures passed by the Legislature shall be filed with the secretary of state not earlier than 90 days after the final adjournment of the session of the Legislature at which such measures were passed. except when adjourn ment shall be taken for longer pc. riod than 90 days, in which case such petitions snail be filed not la ter than 90 days after such temporary adjournment.
 If il shall be necessary for the pre- Bervation of the public peace, health or safety, that q measure shall be come effective without delay, such necessity shall be stated in one sec ton, and If upon yea and nay vote three-fourths Of all the members elect ed shall vote upon separate roll call in favor of the measure going into in stent operation. such measure shall become effective without delay. Ii shall be necessary to state the facts which constitute such emergency Provided, however, that an emergency shall not be declared on any franchise or special privilege or act creating any vested right or interest, or alien ating any property of the state. If a referendum is filed against any emer. gency measure, such measure shall be law until it is voted upon by the people, and if it is then reject ed by majority of the electors vol ing thereon it shall be thereby re pealed. The provisions of this sub section shall also apply to city coHn- cils
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
0. 2. FIndlen RrInas Suit.

damage suIt Tor $Z5,UUU, gFoWlng out of the recent State Normal School controversy. was filed in the United States District Court by 0. F. Find ley. deputy state superintendent Of public instruction The charges were based upon d resolution passed by a mass meeting ii Conway. condemn ing Mir Findleys audit of the books of the school and the charges of loose bookkeeping methods. which, in his report to the trustees. he preferred against J j. Doyue. president of the Normal The defendants are L. Fl Pyle V. D Hill. Frank Paris Frank r. Robins, s. C. Smith and J. l. Lit tie, all of Conway
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
SAYS DEUTSCHLAND
 ARRIVED UNNAMED
GIANT SUBMARINE EVAOCs BRtT- IsH BLOCKADE AND LANDS
 AT HOME PORT.
SAILED WITH CARGO AUGUsTt
Successful Completion of First Trans. Atlantic Voyage By Submarine n Service as a Merchantmen At
 tracted Worldwide Attention.

Geneya-A private telegram reeefy- cd from Berlin by the Neue zuricher Zeitung says that the German sub. marine Deutschland arrived safely at Bremen from the United States.
 The Deutschland sailed from Balti- more for Germany on August !, and passed out 10 sea on the following day. dropping ouf of sight of the allied ~arships which were awaiting her outside the three mile limit On July 3 the Deutschland arrived af Balti- more from Germany. and the success ful completion of the first trans-At- lantic voyage by submarine in ser vice as merehantman attracted worldwide attention. She brought a cargo of dfesinffs and other merehan- disc, as well as mails
 As soon as her arrival was made known French and British Warships were sent to patrol the waters out. side the Virginia eapes, in the effort to apprehend the Deutschland f she should depart Tor return voyage.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Incarceration Matters

The LaSalle Oil and Gas Company of Van Buren filed articles of incor- poration. Corporators are; F. H. Crow, w. C. Shockley and Ota VII. Hams. The capital stock is s7,500. fully paid.
 The Hutson-Barker Auto Company of Newport filed articles of incorpora- tion. Corporators are: Walker Ladd, E. A. Hirsch. Tom Barker, Tom Hut son and Nj. A Stevens. The capital stock is s10000, fully subscribed.
 The Witherspoon Gas Company of Fort Smith filed articles of incorpora- tion. Corporators were: John With erspoon, c. V. Riley, J. B. McDon- ough, H. L. Fitzhugh. w. J Echols, Rudolph Ney, E. k. Rudy. The capi- tai stock is s16.000. fully subscribed. The firm is also given authority to locate . branch at Russellvile.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
crittenden. Road Plana.

Final plans on The fomile Crttten- den county road district. which ii is estimated will cost $177000. were sent out by the state Highway De partment Fourteen miles Will be CT concrete With the completion of the roads proposed in St Francis county and the Criftenden county district there win be an improved road from Memphis to Forrest City connecting with the new Harahan bridge
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Wilson Writes Emperor.

London. = Berlin telegrams say that the American ambassador, James W. Gerard, asked an audience of Elm peror William to hand him an auto graph letter from President Wilson, in which the president outlines his wishes concerning the feeding of the population of Poland" the Amsterdam correspondent of the Exchange Tele- gram Company says. The letter is be lieved to be of high political import ance. though no mention is made of sn offer of mediation.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Wa. lieutenant Colonel.

Washington Major Nj. C. Butler. shot to death by H. c. Spannell at Alpine. Tex. July 20, was declared a lieutenant colonel. Buffers nomina- ton for promotion had been con nrmed before his death. but his com mission had not been forwarded By a bill passed the president was au- thorized 10 issue the commission with date of July L This will increase his widows pension.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Wonnen Eauor President

Chicago.-Huston Thompson, as sistant attorney general of the Unit ed States. who went to Denver as the representative of President Wilson to attend the annual dinner of the Jane Jefferson club reported a strong sen timent for the reelection of Presi- dent Wilson among the women of Colorado, as an equal suffrage state.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Annual Watermelon Feast.

Roy l.. Thompson Of the Democrat Printing and Lithographing Company gave his sixth annual watermelon feast to the state officials and state employees in the basement Of the cap ftol More than loo enjoyed the feast. Mr Thompson acted as toastmaster and called on Earle W. Hodges. see retary of state. Judge w. F. Kirby and others for speeches.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
sinns Lassen Peak RilI.

Washington.-President Wilson has signed the act creating the 9Lassen Volcanic National Park" in Califor- mia. Included within it's area age: Lassen Peak. the only active volcano in the United States, and Cinder Cone, which also showed volcanic ac- tivity at one time. The new park contains S2,S80 acres.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
New Volume of Reports.

Volume No. 121. Arkansas Reports, containing the decisions of the Arkan- sas Supreme Court from November 1915, to January. 1916. were received from the printer Two hundred were given to the Supreme Court for the support of it's library. while the re hinder will be sold through the of. flee of the secretary of state.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Confer On Apnolntment.

Davis of Richmond, Va. and T. C Caldwell of New Orleans, mem bers of the General Education Board. were in Little Rock to confer With Superintendent George E. Cook on the appointment of David Crockett as as seeiate supervisor Of rural schools to succeed Leo NJ Favrot who has recently accepted similar position with the Louisiana department Of public instruction.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
1o Annortion School Fund.

Officials in the office of the state superintendent of public instruction are compiling statistics from the coun- ty examiners and county treasurers. reports in order to determine the ap- portionments for the annual school fund. The money from this fund will be paid out by the state treasury i'm mediately after the meeting of the State Board of Education the first Monday in September.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Wilson Considers Trip.

Washineton.-P President Wilson is seriously considering a transcontinen- tai campaign trip. Callers at the White House gained the impression that he had decided on such a step. but officials said that his plans for the campaign still are uncertain. and depend largely upon Congress.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Tax Would Add Millions.

Washington.-A net profit excise tax on all manufacturers selling goods to foreign governments. as a substi- ute for the munitions tax, is being se- riously considered by Democrats of the Senate Finance Committee.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

A meeting was held at Lake Village on August for the purpose of mak- ing an effort to buId highway from the Louisiana State line through Chi. cot county to Desha county. where it is intended that Desha county will take up and continue the road to the Lincoln county line, ultimately to be joined to the Pine Bluff highway at Grady. thus making a pike from Bar ton Rouge, La, to Little Rock
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Gets Anti-Aircraft Guns.

New York.--The battleship Nevada will be equipped with four anti-air- craft guns. The Pennsylvania also will carry four. and it is said the rest of the larger warships of the Atlantic fleet will mount two each. The Okla homa now is the only vessel in the navy carrying such weapons.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

Brad A. Smith. Of Hot Springs, the only candidate to qualify for the spe- cial election to select successor to the late Sheriff Charles C. Webb, was declared the Democratic nominee by the Garland County Central Commit tee and the special election was called off. J. c. Standiford, the only candidate for county surveyor also was declared the Democratic nominee for that position.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Roschen. Remains at Fort.

Capt r. W Bosehen. U. s. Army. until recently mastering officer Of the Arkansas National Guard, stationed at Fort Roots. has received orders from the War Department to remain at the fort as acting quartermaster in order to muster out members of the guard when their terms of enlist ment expire
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

Hundreds of farmers gathered in Hartford to hear the trial of w l.. Roberts, merchant-farmer, and Tho bas Lewis. Methodist preacher and farmer. for violating the tick eradica- tion law. A formidable array of coun- sel represented each side. The de- fendants did not deny the fact, but attacked the constitutionality of the law, and the trial resulted in hung 1ury
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Guests, Escane Is Marrow.

Chickasha. 0kla.-Several guests Of the Royal hotel had narrow escapes when the structure caught fire and was destroyed An explosion in the kitchen was given as the cause of the blaze The hotel was the first built here and was one of the land marks of the clty.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Deati, Rate Decreases.

New York.-The Department of Health reported a decrease of 20 deaths from infantile paralysis, com pared with the preceding 24-hour pc rod, and also drop of 26 in the number of new cases. The days fa- talities were 22 and there were Al new cases of the disease.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Texas Prohis Nominate.

Dallas, Tex.-At the Prohibition party state convention here 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., 1916-08-24
Eaunrs -Snecial Stamn.

Washington The House Postoffice Committee took favorable action on Representative Harrison's bill author izing the issue of a special stamp in connection with the Gulfport Exposi- tion next year to commemorate the eenteniary Of the admission of Ms sissippi 10 the Union.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Saw IDeutsc hland.

Newport News. Va.-The captain Of Norwegian steamer, which arrived in Hampton Roads. stated he saw the German merchant submarine Deutsch- land August 10. then eight days out from the Virginia eapes.
 He said the sabmersible at the time was under full sail. and the officers aboard admitted it was the Deutseh- land
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
New Members of Board.

Governor Hays appointed ]. ". Kuykendall of Fot Smith to succeed himself as a member of the State Board of Education. w F. Lemon of Little Rock was appointel to succeed B w Torreyson. state supervisor of secondary education.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

Control of the Arkansas Farmers. a Conway weekly newspaper, passed to J B. Parker, formerly associated in the publication of Fort Smith dallies MT. Parker also acquires an interest in the plant from l.. s. Dunaway, it's owner. He succeeds E. R. Thompson as editor and publisher It is under stood that MT Parker will make nu- merous additions to the equipment of the present plant
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

Application to have Fort Smith de>. ignated as the location for a federal farm loan bank under the provisions of the recently signed rural credits bill was forwarded to Washington. The application is endorsed by the Busi- ness Mems Club, the Rotary Club. the Club and the Fort Smith-Van Buren Retail Merchants Association.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
pischaraee for Students.

Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Tex All student militia organizations will be defederalized September l at their point of muster College students en- listed in other guard organizations will be mustered out.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

A campaign to raise funds to sup ply soldiers on the Mexican border with Bibles was started by the Rev. D. H. Colquette of Conway. stare agent of the American Bible Society Nearly $50 has been subscribed. The campaign will be waged over the state.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
lnspects Pike Schools.

] L. Bond, supervisor of rural schools, returned from a trip to Pike county, where he made an inspection of the rural schools with J. H. Webb, county supervisor Mir. Bond reports the schools of the county in good con dition
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Siuns Horticultural Bill.

hington.-President Wilson has signed the agricultural appropriation bill. carrying approximately $27.000.- GOO, and the military academy appro- oriation bill. carrying $1.225. 900.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Wilson Ieanue- -Eormed

Chicago. go.-The Woodrow Wilson In- dependent League of Illinois was or ganized at meeting of independent voters held here. George E. Cole of Chicago was chosen chairman and Emil Zolla, secretary.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

The Hummer Adams Company of Springfield and St. Louis have start ed work on Harrison's new water sys- tenn, which will cost $4s000 The ex- cavation for 265,000-gallon reser- voir has been made and is ready for the cement and masonry.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Flows Up Silver Bars.

Naco. Tex-A farmer named Pal mer. near here, few days ago blow ed up silver bars on his farm esti- mated to be worth from $100,oo0 to $2S0. 900.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

Judge John l. Moore of Helena. chief counsel for the state in the Cald- well & Drake State Capitol contro- versy, was in conference with John W Blaekwood of Little Rock, who is representing Caldwell < Drake. rela- tive to the next steps 10 be taken in the litigation. Rebuttal testimony will be introduced by Caldwell & Drake, after which it Is believed the notary will transcribe the testimony for submission to the board of arbi- trators, composed of Judge Jacob Trieber, Chief Justice McCulloch and J. V. Walker of Fayetteville.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Favors Sale of Indies.

Copenhagen.-Th Folkething, or lower house of the Danish Parlia- ment. voted in favor of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States if a plebiscite favored the sale. The vote was 62 to A.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
B. w. Torrevson sneaks

B w Torreyson. professor of sec ondary education. spoke at a picnic at Newark Mr Torreyson made an appeal for the passage of the proposed school tax amendment
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
u. S. Solicitor to Reslon

Washington-Cone Johnson, so- lcitor of the State Department. an- nounced he will resign before the end of the year to return to his home in Texas and resume the practice of law
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

\ check for $100.t1 to be added to the Battleship Arkansas Silver Ses
 vice Fund was received by Mayor Charles E. Taylor from Mayor Hen " c. Read of Fort Smith This sum was derived from the July celebra. tion. which yielded s93.74. and s637 contributed in small amounts by indi. viduals.
 This remittance, following the hand. some sums sent from Helena, New port and elsewhere recently, greatly encourages Mayor Taylor to hope that the sum needed to make the ser vice a gift worth while will soon be forthcoming. Some Of the members of the committee of 100 scattered over the state have said it would be easier to raise money after the hot weather, as many people are away for the sum mer. Others have asked for sugges- tions as to how to raise money other than by soliciting subscriptions At Newport the ladies got up a bazar and in Little Rock the chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu. i tion gave a Colonial tea The letter
 of Mayor Read indicating that he will have more money to send for the fund. gives another suggestion that may be helpful to other communities. He says that last week an asphalt dance was given in front of the Gold. man hotel It proved very popular ! and amused the multitude He says that another will soon be given and the proceeds given to the silver ser. vice fund. Mayor Read thinks this outdoor dance form of amusement could well be undertaken in1other ci. ties in the state for the benefit of the fund
 Part of the service-al1 there is money to pay for-has been ordered for some time and is now nearing completion. But 1t is not a complete [ service It takes up the $2,600 on i hand when the order was placed No other state in the Union. having a 1 hattleship named for it has present. ed a service costing less than $5,000 and few cost so little as that, some running up to $30,000 The hope of Mayor Taylor is 10 raise at least | enough money to give a total of $5,- 900 with the amount already on hand
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
To Revoke Thirty Licenses

Chicago.-T Thirty more Chicago sa. loon keepers will lose their licenses as the result of failure to comply with the closing law last Sunday.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
revival

Farmers near Stephens are circu. lating petitions in several townships asking the county court for an cleo ton to authorize a four-wire fence law. The farmers are almost unani- nous against hogs, goats. sheep and geese running at large.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

The low stage of water in White river has caused the big ferry at Buff falo to abandon the wire cable and pulley system and to put in low ca. ble and operate the boat by hand power
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24

L. O. Hines brought in the first bale of cotton at Rison for the season It weighed 509 pounds and sold for 1910 cents. an additional premium making 1t net the owner $9942.
The Monticellonian., 1916-08-24
Standard Pays Dividend

Neodesha. Kan.-The Standard Oil Company of Kansas declared the reg ulaY quarterly dividend of s9 and an extra dividend of s2 per share.