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The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Inspect Guard Units.

Lieut.. J. A. Stevens, L. s. A, Who received orders to proceed to Mem phis to muster companies l. and NJ, Second Tennessee Infantry, and Bat tery As First Tennessee light artil- lery, into the federal service, is to inspect for federal recognition the last of the new units of the Arkaa- sas National Guard
 Lieut. Stevens inspected the three headquarters companies of the ammu- nition train as well as the newly or ganized field hospital The latter unit is in command of Maj. Homer Scott. Lieut. Col Carruth, Maj. Sam U. Crawford and Mai B. L. Williams are commanding officers of the am intuition train.
 Jeff Davis. son of the late Senator Jeff Davis, has been appointed by Gov Brough as a first lieutenant in the ammunition train.
 Inspection of the Helena truck com pany will complete the examination by the federal officer of the Third Arkansas Infantry. the ambulance company, field hospital and ammunt- tion train. all of which are new or gani2ations and none of which have been granted federal recognition.
 Company B, First Arkansas Inran- try. whose home station is at Beebe. is the only unit of the Arkansas Ma tional Guard having full war quota of men passed by regular army ex- amining officers. The company has three officers and 150 enlisted men and all have been mustered into the federal service.
 Capt. J. H. Underhill, commande-' of the company, has been in army life for II years, serving in every ca pacity from private to captain. He served for two years under Gen. John J. Pershing in the Philippine cam paign.
 Company B, now mobilized at Fort Roots, with the other companies of the First Arkansas, took honors as 3 crack company while stationed on the Mexican border
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Make Tuberculsr Tests.

Student officers in the training camp. are undergoing thorough eA- aminAtion for tuberculosis Under or ders from the Southeastern Depart ment headquarters, First Lieut.. T. E. Spencer, w H. Schroeder and J. Nj. McNeal, contract surgeons of the United States Reserves, and tubercn- losis specialists, are administering the tests to the regiment, taking up one company at a time. While no re ports have yet been made, it is be- lieved to be very improbable that any appreciaole per cent of the disease will be found. However, those stu dents in whom are found any of the symptoms will be sent at once from the camp.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Incarceration Matters.

Little Rock Drug Company, capital s6,000, J. R. Vinson president. w. H. Lusby vice president, J. c. Conway secretary-treasurer
 Harris & Weld Oil Company No 1. Marianna. capital s25,0O0, J. B. Har- ris president, w. I. Newborn vice pres ident, w. P. Weld seeretary-treasurer
 Fort Smith Glass Products Company of Fort Smith, capital S46, 1000, Robert Malcolm president, George l.. Ham mons vice president, c. A. Friedrich secretary-treasurer.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
hRBUCKLE FILES
 BACK TAX SUIT
FILED AGAINST LITTLE ROCK AND FORT SMITH RAILWAY,
 NOW MISSOURI PACIFIC.
S150,00O INVOLVED IN CASE
Department of Justice Has Ruled That Railroads in Hands of Receivers Could Not Be Sued in State Courts
 Without Federal Court Permission.
Little Rock.

A suit was filed in Chancery Court by Attorney General John D. Al buckle, Jo Johnson and J. V. Bouf land of Fort Smith, and Judge Jeptha H. Evans of Bonneville, special solici- tors for the state, against the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway Com pany, now part of the Missouri Pacific, for $150,000, alleged to be due the state as back taxes for the years 1883 and 1884.
 similar suit was filed in the Boone Circuit Court some time ago, but az the Department of Justice had ruled that railroads in the hands of reeeiv- ga could not be sued in q state court without the permission of a federal court, the case i'll Boone county will be dismissed The suit filed covers the same cause of action.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Kaiser Scofft At u. s.

Berne, Switzerland.-The Post Zeit- ung of Augsburg, Bavaria, says that at the reception given recently in Der lin by Emperor William to members of the Reichstag. the emperor in con versing with Philip Scheidemann, the Socialist leader, spoke slightingly of America, and expressed the convic- ton that the United States will not play a decisive part in the war.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Will Make More Guns.

Washington.=In statement ex- blaming his reuqest for an appropria- ton of $7,500,000 to increase the ca pacity of the gun factory at the Wash ington Navy Yard, Secretary Daniels declared that contracts for guns. mounts and other ordnance supplies "are becoming increasingly difficult to place"
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Entertain BJueiackets.

Boston.-Wealthy residents of this city have responded to the appeal of Chaplain A. w. Stone of the navy yard that they do their part in giving wholesome recreation to the blueiack- cts stationed here. Weekend parties are being made up for the entertain ment of the sailors at country estates along the north and south shores of Massachusetts bay
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
To Build Warehouse.

Application for a county warehouse under the warehouse act of 1917 was received in the office of the commis- sioner of agriculture from the John son County Warehouse and Marketing Company of Clarksville. The capital ization is S3,000 and those signing the application are R. B. Hughes, F. C. Simmons, F. Q. Browne. Nj. M. Carter, Neal Brown. A. J. Clemmons and M. J. Over.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Gifts For the Soldiers.

Books. candy, magazines, cigars and cigarettes are wanted for the sail ors of the battleship Arkansas and Arkansans who desire to contribute should send their offerings to the Chaplain, U. s. A. Arkansas, in care of the postmaster. New York city. Acting Chaplain Albert N. Bark Jr.. wrote Governor Brough concerning presents for the sailors.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
To Use 900 900 Fund

New York.=The sl 100000 war fund to be raised by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will be used in establishing base hospitals behind the firing lines, in taking care of the families left behind by soldiers and aiding disabled men to learn a new trade or profession.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

The trials of the 311 Faulkner coun- ty farmers indicted for failing or re- fusiSg 10 dip their cattle. were set for an adjourned term of the Circuit Court to be held Monday, October IL Eeniency was promised by Judge Trimble to those who, from now on will clip their cattle.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Con,pIete Road Plans.

The State Highway Commission completed plans for II miles of gravel road in Lonoke county, an extension of District No. 4. The road is to be constructed north of Lonoke to the White county line al an estimated cost of S2.992.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Women To Aid Loan.

Washington.-Plan for a country wide campaign to interest women ih the next issue of the Liberty Loan were made at a meeting of the WoH- ems Liberty Loan Committee. Mrs F. B. Rephert was selected chairman of the Dallas Federal Reserve dis fricf
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
In Roycott Germany.

Sheffield, England.-To sight Ger many by eovenanting not to buy Ger man goods or transact business with or through a German for 10 years af- ter the war is the aim of A Solemn Oath" movement started by news paper here. Chambers of Commerce are asked to assist in the project.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Dry Zones Established

Washington executive order is, sued, President Wilson prohibited the existence of disorderly resorts or sa- looms within five miles of any military camp. Any town within such radius with licensed saloons would not be affected. but no saloon may be with in half-mile of camps
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Judoe's Son Appointed.

richard McCulloch of Little Rock. son of Chief Justice E. A. McCulloch, was commissioned second lieutenant of the Arkansas National Guard by Governor Brough. Lieutenant McCui- loch was assigned to the supply com- pany, Third Arkansas Infantry.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Soldier Dies in France.

Slayton. Minn.-A telegram an nouncing the death in France of Chris tian Erickson, private in the regular army, was received by his mother. Mrs. Ann Erickson. Erickson went abroad with the Pershing expedition. The body will be brought here for burial.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Moses Stern of Camden has bought 3 copper still from a farmer in Union county. The still is a curiosity here The still has not been used for many years, but is we'll preserved. Several persons have made joking offers 10 buy it from MT. Stern for home use during the drouth
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Plans For Final Smoker.

'eHS OI NHdt oHiohSIs
 The Executive Committee of the officers training camp in charge of the plans for the regimenttal com mencement smoker which will be held in the City Auditorium Wednesday night, August II, accepted the volun- tary offer of Myron A. Kesner, gov ernment representative of the Fede- ration on Training Camp Activities, to arrange the details, and gave him a vote of thanks. The work of the student officers has grown so exact ing that they have had little time to work out the details of the smoker satisfactorily, and under the present arrangement MT Kesner will perfect the plans, subject to the approval of the committee.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
u. S. Fleet in Argentine.

Buenos Aires. - The American squadron arrived at Buenos Aires Argentine warships preceded the visi- tors, who were enthusiastically re ceived by great crowds. When the American sailors landed they were acclaimed by 50,000 persons.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

John Kelley of Bigelow has invent ed and patented singletree. MT. kelley is a grower of berries and grapes, and he found his vines were damaged frequently by the ordinary singletree used on the blow with which he cultivated them. The sin gletree he has invented is in the shape of semi-circle and presents -a rounded surface which does not catch the vines.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Accents Appointment.

Mrs. c. H. Brough. wife of Gov Brough. accepted the appointment as state chairman of the Women's Lib erty Loan commission. rendered bs Mrs. William G. McAdoo, wife of See retary of the Treasury McAdoo, and head of the national organization.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
II 6 Has Base HospitaI.

Paris.-The American ambulance at Neuilly, organized by the American colony in Paris, in which hundreds of Americans have worked nursing French wounded, became an American army hospital.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Arkansas Reports Ready.

Volume 126 of the Arkansas Re ports is row being distributed by the clerk ed ,e Supreme Court. Reports from October 30, 1915, to January 15, 1917, are included, and the volume sells at $50 copy.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The surgeon generals office select ed D.. Victor K. Allen and Dr. R. k. Weaver of Hope, recently commission ed frat lieutenants in the medical of feers reserve corps, to report for ac. tive duty at the officers training camp at Fort Oglethorpe. Ga.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Franchise Tax Payments.

Only s56.000 of this years franchise tax has been paid into the state treas ury, against s1S0,O00 paid ip on the corresponding date last year.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Construction of the new road to Camp pike. with the big crew of NJ D. l.. Cook. contractor. augmented by 120 or more convicts will be started immediately.
 II is the first time recently lhat State convicts nave been put on road work.
 Capt j. T. Burkett. penitentiary commissioner. with Guy B. Tucker. member of the State Highway Com mission. arranged for putting the con yicts on the road. and a crew Of 15 will erect a stoekade at Military Junction.
 During the work the present road will be kept open al all times. despite that the contract calls for widening it to 90 feet and adding a 20-foot sur face of warrenite. which is type of asphalt
 The work will be done on the Levy road from the Argenta city limits to Levy. on the Cato road to the canton ment by way of the St Joseph's Or phanase. and on the Batesville road for distance of three miles from Levy. which will put the improved road beyond the eantonment on the west side. The entire cost will be ap- proximately $l25.000. and it will be shared by Pulaski County, the State and the federal government, through operation of the Shaekelford road law.
 Ii is planned to build an elevated t5ft the road crosses the main line Of the Missouri Pacific, as well as the Camp Pike spur of the railroad
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
To Insure Cantonments.

New York.-The United States gov ernment is endeavoring to obtain fire insurance on the wooden buildings at the 16 cantonments.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Fred William and Tom Webb, two farmers, residing eight miles north west of Van Buren, were arrested by local officers at their homes on war rants charging them with dynamiting the Noah Scott dinnng vat
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

MT. and Mrs. C. D. Nelson have re- turned to Fordyce from Petrograd, Russia. where they have been for 1S months doing Y. M. C. A. work They were forced to leave on account of the conditions there. They say it is al most impossible to obtain proper food
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Forty-Three Bombs Found.

Chicago.-Forty-three bombs, con taining explosives, were intercepted by the police and men of the Depart ment of Justice.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
New Marine Minister.

Rome-Vice Admiral Delbono has been appointed minister of marine, to succeed Vice Admiral Arturo Triangi
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
New Crisis in Cuba.

Havana President Menocal has suspended the constitutional guaran- tees and called an extra session of Congress.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

A list of prizes will be given to the winners in the agricultural display at the big picnic which will be held at Mountain Home August f and ,.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The development in Paragould of several cases of typhoid during the past month has caused general feel ing of alarm.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

County Judge c. H. Baskins of Clarksville has purchased a 40-horse
 power machine to replace the 35- horsepower machine previously used.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
United States Buys Trucks.

Washington. for 24,O5e motor truck bodies have been let by the War Department.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Reichstan Adiourns.

Copenhagen-Th Reiehstag ad- iourned until September 26, says a dispatch from Berlin.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

State highway surveyors arrived at Okolona to begin . the preliminary survey of the proposed route from Ok olona to Hot Springs by way of An tOine
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Bids for the proposed concrete and gravel road from Brassfeld through Brinkley to Wheatley Station were rejected by the district commissioners at a meeting in Little Rock, when it was found that the lowest far ex- ceeded the estimated most of $235, ,000
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The school census of Mulberry shows 3S5 children of school age, all white.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Dr Hugh l.. Rains of Jonesboro will perhaps be the first man from Craig head county to land in France. He re- cently was selected as volunteer surgeon and notified that his eommis- sion would be issued at once.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Miss Rose O'Neill, famous artist and writer who originated the Kew pies, visited her father. w. P. ONein. at his homestead in Newton county recently MT. O'Neill's homestead. Hemmed- n-Hollow, is just south of Compton.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

boy scouts troop is beirg organ ized at Leslie by T. L. Roberts as scout master.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

As a means of helping out the pres ent depleted treasury of the city of TeXarkana Arkansas side) the au. thorities are preparing to levy an oc- cupation license or tax. Before such an ordinance can become law it must be voted on by the people.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

At a meeting of planters Of Jeffer- son and adjoining counties at the Chamber of Commerce at Pine Bluff the new cotton ginners' law was con demned and steps were taken to ap peal to the courts
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

l. w Williamson. the largest plan ter in the upper White River country. expects to gather 50.000 bushels of corn and 400 bales of cotton from his farm this year Some of the corn will make so bushels to the acre.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The four-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs J. w. Churchwell of Pleas ant Plains carried safety pin lodg- cd in her throat for month. She suffered little inconvenience for three weeks of the time. An operation was necessary to remove the pin.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The government is advertising for bids for the new Rogers postofFiee, for which s7O,O00 has been appropriated. A site has been purchased ali South Second and Poplar streets
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Fire of unknown origin swept Til lar. resulting in about S25 900 damage.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

All hands are busy at Cumberland College at Clarksville. For dormitory use 1000 cans of peaches are being canned. Two acres of beans and to- matoes will soon be ready for gather ing and canning.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Mir. Bright has just completed the school enumeration for Walnut Ridge school district and reports 1.065 chil. dren of school age. as against SS4 one year ago He places the population of Walnut Ridge at 2,S64
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Blytheville oversubscribed her quo ia of $500 to the Y M C. A. war re- lief fund in a few hours The Little Rock representative was much pleas ed with results.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Daniel Burroughs, aged 22, residing two miles east of Marmaduke, this county. was brought to Paragould and lodged in jail. chaSged with having knowledge of the mysterious dsap pearanee of Miss Flossie Smith, aged 15.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Charles ]. Banks. merchant and postmaster at Dell. Mississippi eoun- ty, was held by United States Com missioner E. P Mathes at Jonesboro on a charge of being s552 short in his accounts.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Father F. J. McElhome of Pine Bluff said that the Building Commit tee of St. Joseph's Catholic church would receive bids for completing the new church that was begun several years ago.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

At q meeting of the board Of the L o. O F. home at Batesville held re gently. the resignation of w. D. Graw- ford as superintendent of the home and a member Of the official board was accepted. MT. and Mrs. c. T. Reayes of Ozark were elected superin- tendent and matronss respectively.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Granville and Granville Mutt. stu. dents al the State Agricultural School at Jonesboro for the past three years. and twin brothers who have never heen separated. enlisted in the Unit ed States army. Both were selected in draft drawing. and, fearing that they might become separated decided 10 join Uncle Sams regular forces.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

William Jennings Bryan opened the chautauqua at Rogers with an address on Fundamentals" He was the guest of the Rotary Club at luncheon.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Harry Fritzius of Blytheville. IS years of age. probably is the young est noncommissioned officer in the American army He is corporal in Company NJ of the First Arkansas, and is now stationed at Fort Logan H. Roots.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The Baxter Bulletin says big crops the farmers in the fields and have re- duced the number of pearl fishers in that section this year.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The sS0acre tract of timber just south of Eureka Springs has been sold to Kelly and Glattly, timber men, for s2,200 Sanitarium Lake is sit uated in the center of this tract.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

An increase of approximately 2.0o) in the school population of the Fort Smith district is shown. The enroll ment is 9,552. compared with S,997 last year.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

A contract has been let for the building of a hard surface road from Wynne to the Crittenden county line. The road is to be completed by Sep tember 1.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

The cost of the recent term of Cir. cult Court at Ashdown. not including sheriff's fees, was sS3102. probably the lightest in the history of the county.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Jerome Wilson. a farmer living south of Denning, sold BOT bushels of old corn at 8 a bushel
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Willie Beck. 14-year-old adopted son of William McArthur. died at Morrill, ton as the result of injuries suffered when he was thrown from horse on July 6.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-06-01

We want every father, mother,
grandfather, grandmother, uncle,
aunt, wife, sister, sweetheart
and bachelor to come to the
court house next Tuesday even
ing, June the 9TH. Prof. Brooks
will speak aud fine music will be
discours9d. Come, and show
that you are patriotic and want
to help the boys on their way
with glad hand shake and
serve them>with a cold glass of
punch. Everybody in the coun
ty ccme. Let's make 1t a memo.
rable occasion for the fellows
who will go TO serve our country,
We want every club and organl-
zation represented on this oc-
casion as we'll as all the homes in
the county. Use your phones
and write to your friends about
1t.
All veterans especially invited
to be present
Il. G. JAMES. Sheriff.
r. G. BRIDGES, Mayor.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-06-01
PATRIOTIC RALLY
AT COURT HOUSE
Every body Invited TO he Present
at THIS Demons tration.

On tomorrow afternoon pa
trlotic rally viii iake' place at the
court house. Come out and hear
Judge T. B CarrNl, Dr.. B. M.
Walker, Prof. II. j. Brooks,
First Lieutenant Ciapham, u. 5.
Army. and others deliver ad-
dresses. You will listen to
words of patriotic ferver that
will klndle a spirit OF warmth
akin to the times that we are
now gong through. 1t you
haven't joined the Home Cavalry
Troop now is the time to do SO
for IN few days 1t wnl be too
late. Are you going to be a
went or "Sent?"
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-06-01
MUST REGISTER
ON JUNE FIFTH
Heavy Penalty is Prescribed
by Federal Law For Any
Who Fail to Register.

All male inhabitants of the
United States who have reached
sshe age OF Il years or who have
-aot passed the age of 81 years
are required by the Federal law
20 register at their respective
saoling> precincts on Tuesday,
Tune 5, 1917, between the hours
IF Z a. N. and 9 p. m. Both
shlte and colored, aliens, natu-
aIlzed citizens, native born cltl-
sens or what not, between the
sges stated are required to regis
ser.
No man within the required
e will be exempt from regis
"a ion although he may feel
~ g that he is exempt from con-
SCI lption. The one.armed or
sssr..less man must register DIS
sNe.l as the ablebodied. The
s.,t board of exemptions will de-
l4.ts the men ineligible for mill
targ service.
Al negroes OF Mississippi who
xr. Within the military age must
3 sas'eetster as well as The whites
. The travelling men who will
not be at their homes on June 3
are not exempt from registration.
& hey must apply for registration
acards at the county Office and ill
ne:m out SO that they Can be
mailed 10 the home precinct so
las to reach there Oy June D.
saAIso men who are sick on regis
IA ion day must make arrange
It's to get the cards and fill
% out.
There is severe penalty at
az bed TO an infrachon OF the
Transcription law or the failure o
2-ne lster.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1917-06-01

fore be it
tResolved that the Misslsslp-
pi Centennial Exposition: with
the consent of the legislature, be
and Is hereby postponed until the
year 1919, and that it's gates be
thrown open on February %, the
anniversary Of the birth of
George Washington. the foun-
der Of the worlds first great de-
mocracy.
"Theo. g. Bilbo, Governor;
Lee Nj. Russell, Lieut.. Gov;
M S. Connor. speaker House
of Representatives;
FL. S. Weston, r. L. Simpson,
S. j. Taylor, FL. G. Yawn, Geo.
M. Foote, A. P. Saucier. A. G.
Anderson. w. Fl. Hunt, Lloyd
Loper, Ischam Reeves. Hanun
Gardiner. Frank Lewis. COM
prising general commission,
Mlssissippl Centennial Exposi.
tion.a