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The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
REMNANTS IF GUARD ORDERED BACK HOME
LAST TROOP TRAIN WILL BE ON WAY NORTH BY MARCH 7-REG.
 uLARS TO GUARD LINE.
FEARS NO GRAVE TROUBLE
Secretary Baker Emphasized That the Withdrawal of State Troops Was in No Way Connected With the
 Crisis With Germany.

Washingten.-Orde were issued by the War Department directing Gen. Funston to begin the immediate demobilization of all the guard units remaining in border camps and it is expected that the last troop train will be on its way north by March 2.
 Gen. Funston still will have on the border near 50,000 troops. all of the regular army. disposed along the line from Brownsville to Yuma, Ariz., on plans worked out by the general staff The command includes all Of the troops who were in Mexico under Gen. Pershing and their distribution was carried out under the direction of Gen. Eben Swift. who was with the Pershing expedition. Gen Pershing will remain at Fl Paso, where he is commanding division including tho largest cavalry unit on the line.
 Secretary Baker emphasized that the withdrawal of the state troops is in no way connected with the crisis with Germany, but carries out pol icy determined on long ago by the ad- ministration
 The order was issued after Gen. Funston had reported that with the new disposition of regulars he felt he had enough men to meet any border exigencies that might arise
 Many guard units already had been ordered home during the past few weeks and the number of guardsmen remaining and to be demobilized un- der order is about 53,000
 Administration officials place entire confidence in Gen, Funstons opinion that the force of regulars will be suf- ficient. They are understood to have been convinced by the reports of spe- eial observers for the State Depart ment and the army that while it may be possible for Villa and Zapata fol- lowers to commit minor depredations in the sparsely settled region west of Fl Paso, there is little possibility of a recurrence of raids in the lower Rio Grande country.
 It also is desired that the Carranza government be embarrassed as little as possible in it's efforts to control Mexico, and the maintenance of a large army at the border has been a constant cause of complaint from Mex jeans. The reduction is expected by officials here to have a beneficial eff feet on relations between the two countries, especially just now when diplomatic intercourse is being re- Sumed
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
ASKS RELEASE OF
 AMERICAN SAILORS
REDETENTlON OF AMERICANS FROM YARROWDAEE PROTEST
 ED-WILSON SENDS INQUIRY.

Washington.-An inquiry concern, Ing the redetention by Germany of the American seamen brought in by the prize ship Yarrowdale was dispatched to Berlin by the United States, pre-. liminary to more vigorous action if the men are not promptly released.
 The plight of these sailors occupied much of the time of the cabinet meet ing, given over to the crisis growing out of Germany's submarine warfare. It was agreed that their liberty again should be demanded in most emphatie fashion. Pending complete reports as to the treatment of German crews on war-bound ships in the Philippines. Hawaii and elsewhere, however, the government will content itself with the inquiry as to why the Americans are held and under what conditions.
 News that an official statement had been issued at Berlin announcing the last day of grace" allowed neutral shipping before the unrestricted sub marine warfare went into full effect did not appreciably increase tension here. There has been full realization ever since the sinking of the Anchor liner California that the German cam paign is being carried on in defiance of the United States and that Provi- dence only is to be thanked that the overt act against American life that will precipitate war has not been com mitted
 There were strong indications dur ing the day that the severance of re- lations with Germany be extended to the other central powers. Austria's adherence to Germany's position is regarded as practically certain 10 force a break with that country. Am bassador EllIus at Constantinople was instructed to ascertain whether sub marines operating under the Turkish flag were under the same instructions as those of Germany and Austria.
 Serious difficulties with Turkey al ready exist over interference with Ar menian and Syrian relief and the de tention of more than 1000 American refugees.
 It develops that no message has been received at the State Department since the break with Germany from either Ambassador ElFus in Constan- tinople or from ConsuEGeneral Mur- phy in Sofia, who cares for American interests throughout Bulgaria. All cables to and from both points must 70 through Vienna, but officials have no indication as to whether they are held up there or by the local Bulga- rian and Turkish authorities.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
THREE MEN HELD
 AS BANK ROBBERS
JOHN OUATTLEBAUM SUSPECT ED AS BANDS LEADER OF
 HOLDuP IN WHITE COUNTY.
TRAILED BY BLO0DHOUNDS
Search of the Three Failed To Reveal $2,o00 Stolen From the Bank When Kent Was Forced To Surrender
 Funds and Be Locked in Vault.
| Conway

Conway
 While county officers already have made three arrests and fourth is probable in tracking the two men who completed a daylight hold-up of the Bank of Fl Paso, at Fl Paso, and escaped before Cashier Robert Kent could extrieate himself from the vault and give the alarm, Syd and Frank Quattlebaum and relation named Stone, the trio under arrest, and John Quattlebaum, brother of the first two. and suspected by officers as being the bands leader, were being sought in the neighborhood of Floyd, 12 miles distant from Ell Paso, accord ing to the last report from there. A stSong case, it is said, has been de- veNoped against the men, although they deny any knowledge of the rob bery.
 Ploodhounds owned by Robert King of Conway were used in tracking the men. The dogs easily picked up the trail at the bank and followed out side of Fl Paso, where the men changed from a buggy to horseback. A second stop was made for lunch, and officers say that at this point a scrap of paper was found, upon which 6 division of the stolen money had been computed
 Syd Quattlebaum was the first ar rested A false mustache. tallying with Cashier Rents description of the one worn by the taller of the robbers, is said to have been found at the Quattlebaum home. Frank Quattle- baum and Stone were arrested later in the day on the road between Fl Paso and Floyd. They were turned over to White county officers.
 Search of the three failed to reveal s2.000 stolen from the bank when Kent was forced to surrender it's funds and be locked in the vault. Eff teen cents was found at the spot where the men stopped for lunch. The arrest of John Quattlebaum is ex- pected to reveal some trace of the missing funds. Kent, it is said, posi- lively identified the man named Stone as one of the two in the hold up.
 The Quattlebaum brothers, impli- cated by the arrests, are well known here, where citizens give them an in- different reputation. Stone is a close relative and associate.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Abolish Tick District.

There was considerable debate over a bill introduced by Mir Doyle, for the abolition of the Northeast Arkansas Tick Eradication District
 Complying with the expressed will of the cattlemen and others interested. the house passed the bill to abolish the district after January 1, 1918, It was signed by 19 of the 20 represen- tatiyes of the counties included in tt.e district There is a small amount of work yet to be done. and lhe dis triet is willing to pay one more years tax MT Ellis of Randolph opposed the bill because, he said, it will mean
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

Fl Paso, Texas.-Two Americans were reported killed when a band of MeXicans, believed to have been part of Jose Ynez Salazars command, raid ed Lang's ranch, on the American side of the border, west of the Corner ranch, which was raided. according to an American who returned here.
 He said one of the men reported to have been killed in the raid at Lang's ranch was named Fulton. The name of the other man was not known.
 American cowboys on Hachita were organizing a posse of fully armed men to cross the border in an effort to res cue the American cowboys who were being held as hostages by the Mexi- can raiders, according to this Ameri- can
 John Parks, rancher. was said to have been selected as the leader of the posse.
 Bunk" Spencer's wife and not Spencer himself. as was reported, is being held for s5,0O0 ransom by Next IdH ldiueIS at oJItdS, 0HlHudHud, dc- cording to information from Hachita. Spencer's wife is said to be a Mexi- can. According to the same report, Spencer, who is said to be negro. has been liberated in order to obtain the s5,000 ransom demanded for her release
 Julio Acosta, Villa commander, raided the Naherachic Ranch. belong ing to Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, two miles from Madeira, Chihuahua, on February s, killing two Mexican ranch hands, wounding several others, completely footing the ranch houses and driving off number of horses, according to a message received here.
 Madeira is 250 miles southwest of Juarez and is the center of the Pear son Milling Company's interests. The message also told of the footing of the Pearson company's store there.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Warnind Given Farmers.

Washington.-The Federal Farm Loan Board issued warning to farm CTS against persons reported to be organizing farm loan associations for the sake of private profits, Any as sociation which gives evidence of hay ing been organized for the purpose of private profit will be given very care ful scrutiny before a charter is grant ed," said the stateneent.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

No 19 tcreekmoProhibing operation separating and o o a a sala peran B.
  lame P.
 Bill a 0 he of adult iliteracy n Bill No of the Acof  comm Phillips
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Pass New State Bank Law.

The Senate tabled an amendment by Brown to the Collier house bill amending the state banking laws
 The amendment would have reduced tho salary of the state bank com missioner from $4,oO0 to $3.O0O per year The bill then passed without opposition. A similar bill. introduced in the Senate by Ponder. was pad last week. The bill gives the S,..le Bank Department more authority and is designed 10 eliminate bank failures.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
To Pay prainaqe Claims.

Mir. Trawick introduced a bill pro yiding for the payment of claims against the Fourche Drainage Dis trict. created by the legislature of 1913. and repealed by the legislature of 1915. An assessment to raise the necessary sum to meet the claims is authorized.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Indiana Dry In 1Q16

lndianapolis.-Governor James P. Goodrich signed the statewide prohi- bition bill, making Indiana dry April 7. 1918. The law prohibits the sale. manufacture, giving away or adver- tisement of all alcoholic drinks, ex- cept pure alcohol for chemical and medicinal purposes and wine for sac. ramental uses.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
To Pay For 1. G R. Prlntinn.

The house passed the bill by Mir. waggoner to appropriate $36.73S for paying the newspapers of the state for printing the initiative and referendum measures and constitutional amend ments in 1916. Also a bill by MT. Gentry was passed to refund to the estate of James k. Henry of Hemp stead county S1.159 enormously paid as inheritance tax.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Bio Fire At Fl Paso.

Fl Paso. Tey.-Fire destroyed the Fl Paso sash and Door Gompany's factory and yards, burned 20 Fl Paso and Southwestern railroad freight cars containing hay for the United States army. and damaged the lum- Der yards of the Galbraith.Foxworth Lumber Company here The loss was estimated at S200.00
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
To Study Revenue System.

Senator Garruth's bill creating a commission to study revenue systems of other states and report to the next legislature was amended to reduce the membership from five to three, to eliminate the provision for a secretary on a salary, and to have one Of t.c three members act as secretary.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Make Garrett Rll Cumulative.

The Senate amended the Garrett bill permitting women to vote in pri- maries. to make it cumulative instead of repeating former acts. on the rec ommendation of the Judiciary Con- mittee. The Riggs house bill for the same object was read twice in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Elections
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
General Dam Bill Killed.

Washington,-The general dam bill -one of the water power measures before Congress=was killed for this session by a hopeless disagreement of conferees, who were unable to re- concile differences between house and Senate provisions.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Occunation Tax For Cities.

Representative Brooks secured the passage of bill to permit cities of the first class 10 levy an occupation tax. A referendum clause has been added. so that no such tax in any city can become effective unless the people approve 1t at special cleo tion.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Canada Cheers Wilson.

Montreal.-The publication of the severance of diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and Germany created tremendous excitement here. The streets in the business section early were rapidly damned with thou sands of men struggling to buy pa- pers, while crowds at bulletin boards blocked traffic.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
s7s.ooo For Tick EridactIon.

The house passed bill by Sena- tor Ponder to appropriate s2S.000 from the funds in the state treasury to the credit of the Northeast Arkan- sas Tick Eradication District, and S50,000 for the Northwest district, to carry on the work of tick eradication.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Back Pay For Gen. Green.

Mir Jarrad of Logan county intro- dueed bill to appropriate se.5o0 to pay back salary 10 Gen E. w. Green of Little Rocs, who resigned as adju- tant general sf the Arkansas National Guard November {. 1919, after having served fonf years and four months. The act had been passed fixing the salary at S1.500 year, but the appro- priation Was vetoed in 1909, on ac- count of the lack of funds.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
100000 Acre Lease.

San Antonio. Tex.-Leases on four tracts of Starr county land totaling 2.000,000 acres have been obtained by F. B. Ranger of Los Angeles. Cal. The leases contain obligation to bore two test wells yearly for oil or gas on each of the tracts.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
To Protect Arkansas Property.

MT. Nordeet introduced bill to create the St Francis Valley Im- proyemcnt District. to enable suits to be brought in the name of the state to prevent improper increase in the souri into the territory included in the district threatened by the con- pletien of the Mingo Drainage Dis triet and the Inter River Levee Dis trict of Missouri
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Cotton Exchanoe Probe

Washington.-The Senate passed the resolution of Senator Smith of South Carolina, directing the attorney general to investigate buying and sell. ing operations of the New York Cot ton Exchange 10 ascertain if the methods employed were in restraint of trade. There was no debate.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Vocational Trainino Bill Passes.

The bill recently defeated, for the announcement of vocational training of teachers. in which Governor Brough has been interested, was re- considered and passed, unanimously. after the appropriation had been stricken out.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
No Postage Increase.

Washington.-By vote of 37 10 34 the Senate refused to permit at tachment to the postofffce appropria- tion bill of an amendment increasing the postage rates on newspapers an1 magazines and de4easing to one cent the rate on drop letters.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Aid For French Children.

Paris.-James Stillman sent to President Poincare check for .0O0,- oOo francs (S2OO,0O0) for distribution among the children of members of the French Legion of Honor, who have been killed in the war
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Want More Submarines

Washington-A bill to place imme. diately in the hands of the president s50,O00.0O0 to complete submarines and destroyers now under construc- ton was introduced by Representative Emerson of Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
For Uniformity of State Laws

Senator Adamson introduced a bill providing for the appointment by the governor of an honorary commission of three to investigate the question of uniformity of state laws. The con- mission is created for four years.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Buys Suits For Guard.

Oklahoma City-A bill appropriate ing S35,O00 to provide clothing for Guard on their return from the Mexi- can border was passed by the House of Representatives. The measure has passed the Senate.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Pass Commission Government Bill.

The house passed the bill by sena- tor Emory providing that cities of between 12.000 and 15.O0O population may have the commission-manager plan of government. The bill is the work of Representative John A Riggs. who has devoted several years, study to it. Hot Springs is the only city in the state that will be affected.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

Doings of State Legislators


the collection or two more annual as- assessments. After the abolition of the district the counties will pass under the control of the Northwest Arkan- sas District. which is under federal quarantine regulations.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Nirninia Wins Victory.

Washington.-Virg was given permission by the Supreme Court to institute mandamuS proceedings against West Virginia toward enfore- ing early payment of about s14,000.- 900 decreed to be West Virginia's share of Virginia's 1861 debt.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Heavy Cotton Seed Loss.

Wynnewood. Okla-Fire here de stroyed 4000 tons of cotton seed. valued at s200,OO0. stored in the ware house of Southland Cotton oil Com pany.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Playing with an ax, George Elem ing, 10-year-old son of George Elem ing.l living near Unity Church, at Hatsburg, swung the tool and acci- dentally struck his little brother, four years old, on the head with it. The blow killed the child instantly.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

A mass meeting attended by more than 50 representative citizens from all the counties in Eastern Arkansas was held in the Vandervoort Hotel at Paragould for the purpose of taking definite action to restain the inter- river levee district and the Mingo drainage district in Missouri from carrying out their reclamation pro ieets, the success of which would empty into the St Francis Basin volume of water estimated by army engineers at ten times the amount that usually floods the basin during excessive rainfalls c. E. Doggett of Marianna was chairman of the meet ing and H. NJ Jackson of Paragould was the secretary.
 Letters from Congressman T. H. Caraway. pointing out the menace that threatens Eastern Arkansas, were read. MT. Caraway suggested the necessity for instituting injune- tion proceedings to stop the projects until the federal government com pletes the survey of the St Francis River and carries out the eontem- plated plans for the canalization of the stream.
 M. P. Huddleston of Parageuld pre- sented the tentative draft of bill to be presented to the General Assem- bly, of Arkansas creating the St. Fran cis Valley Improvement District, em- bracing practically all the territory now included in the St. Francis LeYee District and the St Francis Drainage District, the purpose of the district being to temporarily check the Missouri projects and to bring in f1uenee to bear upon Congress to au- thorize comprehensive drainage sys- tenn for the entire St. Francis Basin. The bill provides for board of com missioners, composed of one member from each county in the district, to serve for term of six years without pay except for actual expenses. The board is authorized by the state, un- der the terms of the act, to institute injunction proceedings against the levee and drainage districts in Mis- souri and to collect data and evidence to be presented to the United States Supreme Court to sustain the applica- tion for permanent injunction.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Hury To Be NaturaIized

New York.-More than 100 appli- cants for first papers of American ci- tizenship, a large percentage being Germans and Austrians, were in line when the office of naturalization was opened. This is about double the number under normal circumstances.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

A new brick school building will be erected at Montrose al once, as this has been made a special school dis trict by bill recently introduced and passed by the Legislature. Mont rose is enjoying a general building boom.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
Judges To Ell Vacancies.

Senator utley's bill to permit cir cult judges to fill vacancies in the of flee of prosecuting attorneys pending appointments by the governor was passed without opposition.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
To Debate Irish Issue

London The government agreed to set aside a day for discussion in the House of Commons of the Irish ad- ministration as requested by the Ma tionalists
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

The oil tractor and grader belong ing to Baxter county is being used to build road from Arkana to Mountain Home. Since the road building ma chine was purchased about year ago more than 100 miles of Baxter county roads have been put in good condi- tion.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
sia Pension Augmentation.

Washington.-Th annual pension appropriation bill, carrying s160 O0O,- 900. was passed by the house in 15 minutes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

John Quincy Adams Warren, aged 90. was burned to death near his home on Drake's creek, Madison county, while driving a team of oxen along public road Matches in the old mans pocket became ignited and his cloth ing caught fire.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

Attendants at the Johnson county poor farm have discovered that Mrs. Charity Bowman, aged so, a gaest at the home for years, who died recently, had currency and savings deposits amounting to s429 The money was found in wallet in an old dress worn by the aged woman. Mrs. Bowman formerly lived in Knoxville.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

c. w Beale deputy grand master. and w L. Warrington, deputy dis trict manager, are making arrange. ments to organize lodge of the A. o. U. w. at Camden John R. Frazer, grand master and other grand lodge officers will arrive here early in the week for the purpose of completing the organization.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

Miss Hattie May Smith, IT years old, died at St. Vincent's infrmary at Little Rock of burns sustained at her home at Ivan Miss Smith was standing in front of a fireplace when her clothing caught fire. Her father, J. N. Smith, extinguished the flames with a quilt.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22
FIVE AMERICANS
 SLAIN BY MEXICANS
COWBOYS CAPTURED WERE EXE- CUTED-SAGAZAR WILL AT
 TACK AMERICAN TOWN.

* Haehita, N. M-Three bodies. ~ later identified as those of Andrew ~ P. Peterson, Hugh Accord and Bur $
 ton Jensen. were found by Lem ; Salisbury, the Pershing scout, $ one mile west of International E < Monument No. B, situated three $ miles west of the Corner Ranch v :
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

Many schools in Independence county has been depleted by an epi- demic of measles, and several have closed Smallpox is also prevalent in several localities.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

The Crittenden Lumber Company of Earle during 1916 sold lumber for g. 900 houses to be built in this section The mill reports a good years busi- hess in oak and gum.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

The Kingsland Leader says R. F. Mckinney, farmer of Kingsland, killed the biggest hog in Arkansas the other day The hogs head weighed 30 pounds and the animal dressed weighed 900 pounds net when dressed.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

Sheriff Ruddell and Constable Hays of Batesville emptied into the gutter in front of the courthouse four quarts of whiskey and "A pint bottles of beer.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-22

Ila Ballard, eight-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Ballard, suf. fered burns that proved fatal at the family home in the Oak Grove neigh borhood four miles northeast of Nor rilton.