davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Alleged Dupe Pardoned.

Buck Foster, Is years old, senteno-
serve a year in the penitentiary from
August |. 1916, for grand larceny,
was granted pardon by Governor
Brough. 1t was represented that Fos-
ter was the dupe of others who Undue
ed him to take some cotton they had
stolen to Newport and sell it. He
pleaded guilty and turned states evil
dence against two men by the name
of Yearny. who were convicted and
ientenced to the penitentiary. The
pardon was recommended by H. U.
Williams. prosecuting attorney of the
district at the time, and Judge Dene
H. Coleman, the trial judge.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Praise5 Registrars.

Governor Brough issued the follow
inc greeting to all registration oiti-
Gals and registrars in the state VINO
oftciated at the recent registration un-
der the draft act: at is with extreme
qualification and pleasure that de-
sire to announce that through the
hearty cooperation of all the regis
tration officials, registrars and citi-
zens of our commonwealth. we were
enabled to carry out the wishes OF our
beloved president in every instance
and deliver to him Geographic sum
mar, re he registration in our state
within remarkably short time, the
State of Arkansas being the fifth state
in the Union to deliver its report to
the president.
my heart swells with pride N
knowing that the patriotic citizens Of
our state are united and responded
promptly TO our eountry's call and |
wish TO extend my deepest apprecia-
ton to each and every one who con-
fributed his bit toward making the
registration record of our state 50
successful and commendable."
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
RUSSIA TO REFUSE
SEPARATE PEACE
GOVERNMENT POLICY ANNOUNC-
ED BY AMBASSADOR 8AkHME-
TElFF-TO FIGHT TO END.

Mashington.-Ru Russia Will fight to
the last ditch. There will be no sep
arate peace between the new republic
and the kaiser Only a lasting, uni
versal peace, without anneXations OF
contributions, will be recognized by
the Russian government.
These promises were made to the
United States and TO the other allies
of Russia by Boris Bakhmeteiff, am
bassador of the new Russian govern
ment, in the first interview he has
given since the arrival of the Russian
mission in this country.
Ambassador Bakhmeteiff announced
this as the policy of his government.
The provisional government, reject
ing in accord with the whole people
of Russia all thought of separate peace
puts it openly as its deliberate pur-
pose the promptest achievement Of
universal peace; such people to pre-
sumo no dominion over other ma
tions; no share of their national
property or forced usurpation of for
eign territory: peace with no annexa-
,ions or contributions; based upon the
free determination by each nation OF
its destinies.
"The Russian people thoroughly
understand and are fully convinced,
said NJ. Bakhmeteiff, that it is abso-
lutely necessary to root out the auto.
cratic principles which underlie and
are represented by German militar-
ism, which threatens the peace, the
freedom and the happiness of the
world
Alexander Bakhmeteiff quoted the
declaration of the provisional govern
ment rejecting all thoughts of sepa-
rate peace. and added that every re-
cent event in Russia leaves not the
slightest doubt that Russia is decided
as to the necessity of fighting the
German autocracy until the condi-
lions for general and stable peace
in Europe are established.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
PECULIAR STATUTE
AFFECTS DRAINAGE
PREVENTS lEvEE BUILDING OF
DRAINAGE DITCH EAST OF
WHITE RIVER.
INTENDED FOR LOCAL BILL
Introductory Provision of Measure,
Known as Act 1902 Of the Acts of
1917, Regulates Formation of
Drainage and Road Districts.
Little Rock

Little flOck.--
Another travesty enacted by the re-
cent legislature has been discovered.
consisting of law making 1t unlaw=
full to construct leyee or drainage
ditch east of the White river.
Presumably intended for local
measure, the law which was intro
duced in the Senate by senator john
Moncrief, lieutenant governor, ap-
parently has general provisions thar
will necessitate Supreme Court de-
csion TO settle them. Unless faV-
orable Supreme Court decision can pc
obtained serious developments IN
Eastern Arkansas districts subject to
overflow may arise, residents of that
section declare.
Introductory provisions of the meas
nre. known as Act 102 of the Acts of
1917, regulate formation of drainage
and road districts IN Arkansas county
Following paragraph regulate fees to
be paid for employees of districts, and
the paragraph applies to the entire
state.
SeCliOH 4 vi tut blll ploN lhNf' 49,
No levee can be built on the east
side of the White river in Arkansas,
and no ditch or private levee OF any
sort whatever can be built on the east
side of said river. in the State of Ark
ansas.,
The White river. having lis incep=
ton in Washington county, flows
northeast into Missouri and then
turns and flows down through Eastern
Arkansas. emptving into the Arkah=
sas rive in Desha county.
sohn u. Arbuckle, attorney general
said the Supreme Court, in constru=
ing legislative acts, CONSTITUTES one
paragraph as part of the whole bill,
and that if the law was apparently
drawn to apply only to Arkansas
county. decision to mat effect would
REMEDY the situation. On the other
hand. however, it was pointed ous
that the White river is the eastern
border of Arkansas co.nty and TINT
no bitches or levees lying east of the
river could be in White county.
officials of several Improvement
districts in Eastern Arkansas are
contemT Batting taking a test case 10
the Supreme Court to obtain con
struction of the act.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Close the SIGNAL Corps.


Orders we're received from General
Woods headquarters by Lieutenant
Herwig closing the signal corps sec
ton proper of the officers reserve
corps. The dispatch said that the
need of officers in this section will be
met by promotions from the ranks of
all signal troops. The order does not
affect the aviation service. which is.
and for which examinations are still
also section of the signal service
in progress at the post, but applies
to such branches as telegraph, field
telephoning wigwagging, wireless,
etc. Only two APPLICATIONS from this
branch have been received from the
officers training camp, and these still
are pending.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Sues For Tax On Sand.

Attorney General John D.Arbuck!e
and r. w. Wilson, special attorney,
hled suit in the Circuit Court against
T. n. Clegg. doing business as the
Clegg Sand Company. for $1,000, and
the Southern Sand Company for $500
for sand they are alleged to have
taken from the bed of the Arkansas
riTc led by the state. The Clegg
Sand company was sued for the fee
on 10000 yards of sand alleged to
have been taken since January |,
1916. The Southern Sand Company
was sued for fees for $4,000 yards Of
sand alleged to have been taken Jan
nary /, 1917.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Appoints Commissioners.

One election commissioner each fer
ed by the State Board of Election
Commissioners, composed of the gov
eronr. secretary of state and attorney
general j. E. Erwin was elected to
succeed A. G. Morlay of Desha coun-
ty, resigned. and C. H. Cooper was
elected to succeed G. II. Weaver of
Garland county, resigned.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
No Sale To Germany.

Caracas. Venezuela-Gen- lgnacio
kndrade, minister of foreign affairs,
has authorized an unequivocal denial
of reports that Germany or German
interests had sought to purchase Mar
garita Island, or any concession there
or elsewhere in Venezuela, General
Andrade said that under no circum-
stances would Venezuela impair the
sovereignty of her territory or violate
neutrality. He attributes the reports
to the enemies of the present gov
ernment.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Two Banks Chartered.

The State Bank Department issued
charters to two banks. each capital
lied at 10000 One is the Citizens
Bank of Beebe. the corporators of
which are: f. H. Abingdon, presi-
dent: J. R. Sloan. vice president and
E. B. Beasley. cashier The other
bank is the Eeaehville Bank of Leach
vile, Mississippi county. the corpora
tors being: P. NJ. Nelson, PRESIDENT;
A. A. Clare. vice president. and ]. f.
Roderick. cashier
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The jury In the case against Walk
er " Powell OF Little Rock brought in
verdict of guilty, assessing his
punishment as one day in jail and a
fine of $t00 Attorneys fer Mr. Powell
Immediately announced that the case
would be appealed to the Supreme
Court Members Of the jury stated
that for several ballots they stood
seven 10 five and the verdict was n
compromise Mr.. Powell gave ont the
following statement:
AS will be seen from the daily
press. a verdict of guilty was return
ed against me. The charge against me
III the case is a mere misdemeanor.
When the case was tried ~ jurors
were called to tile boz and asked
touching their qualifications as jurors.
The names of the - were then placed
in box and Is names We're drawn
and the list submitted TO the attor
neys for the state Defendants and
prosecution we're each given the right
10 strike three names from the list
While this method is doubtless legal
there are probably not Two instances
in the Pulaski Circuit Court where
this method has been resorted to by
the prosecution. BY this metod the
defendant WAS denied the right of the
states first passing upon the juror
proposed
since the trial of the case II has
been developed that the foreman Of
the jury was by marriage a cousin Of
the prosecuting attorney. This case
will be appealed TO the Supreme Court
and passed upon by that tribunal. and
until that court shall have passed
upon the verdict ask my friends and
other farminded people to Withhold
their opinions
This is a political fight, and before
II is ended others no doubt will be
dragged into IT. when the history Of
Arkansas politics from all angles viii
ne doubt have been thoroughly Yentt-
lated
Il am guilty Of no wrongdoing in
connection with any Of The past acts
Of the Arkansas General Assemblies
and eheerfuliy take npen the fight for
the future vindication Of myself and
friends. | ask my friends throughout
the state and elsewhere and the peo-
pie Of Arkansas 10 be content To wait
until the last chapter II the history
Of this entire affair shall have been
written before finding a verdict. and
If that is done have no fears as to
what il will be
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Help Develop State.

The Southern Alluval Land Asso-
citation of Memphis will hold its semi
annual meeting at the Chisca Hotel,
Memphis. June 80. Governors, nation
al authorities on agriculture and other
experts will attend. The object of the
association is to settle and develop
the fertile alluvial lands in Arkansas,
Mississippi, Louisiana. Tennessee,
Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Plan 34.MiIe Road.

Hugh r. Carter, state highway en-
gineer sent the plans of the roads IN
Road District No. 2, Craighead eoun-
~, to the commissioners of the dis
trict. The proposed road is "a miles
in length and is to be of macadam.
The cost of the Improvement is esti-
mated at S260,000. 1t will be built
from Nettleton to Bay and from Net
Teton to Lake City, including laterals.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
"Seditious Conspiracy

Dallas. Tex.-Federal officials an
nouneed that 40 of the 55 men recent
ly indicted here for alleged seditious
conspiracy against the enforcement of
the selective draft law have been ar
rested.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Bow Scouts Did Well.

New York.-The 23S.O0O boy scouts
of America who solicited on behalf
Of the Liberty loan turned in sub
scriptions totalling $f5,4S0,350, pledg-
ed by about 125OOo individuals, it
was announced here by James 4.
West. chief scout executive
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Anarchists Are Indicted

New York.-Emma Goldman and
Alexander Berkman. called the two
leading anarchists of this country,
were indicted here by a. federal Grand
Jury on charges of conspiracy to in
duce young men not 10 register for
the selective draft.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Force Idlers To wo...1

Salt Lake City.-ordered TO cease
being industrial siackers 80 Salt Lake
idlers were seized by local police and
sen to Garfield where they were COM
PEELED 10 accept work at $3.50 day
with construction company. which Is
engaged in mining work for the gov
eminent.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
$4,000 Men in Guard.

The Arkansas National Guard now
has about 5000 officers and men n
the various units, which includes the
new Third Arkansas Infantry, the ad-
ministrative staff and the new ambu-
lance company
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Incornoration Matters.

The Fair No. "a, of Hope, general
merchandise capital $4,000. of which
$3.50 subscribed.
The Leavitt Cut Price Store Co.,
general merchandise. of Texas, enter
ed the state, naming C. H. Leavitt of
Pine Bluff as agent for service.
The Morrilton Cotton Oil Co. has
filed a certificate of increase of CAPT
tai stock from 100000 to $4,000.
The A. n. Palmer Co. of Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa. publishing house, has en-
tered the state.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

w NJ Selcer of Atlanta. Ga. has
bought the lease on the Enterprise
mine from E. Q. Boone and associates
of Zinc He is installing improve
ments, and will erect mill.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Mrs. X. Childress of Little Rock has
assumed her duties as superintendent
of the Huntington infirmary at Eu-
reka Springs. Several improvements
are being made at the hospital.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

San Juan, p R.-Porto Rico has
brought its regiment of infantry of
the United States army to full war
strength 1863 men-hy the yolun-
tary enlistment of 500 men within less
than one month.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Neoro Stacker Is Killed

Memphis, Tenn.-An unidentified
negro who was unable TO show a reg
istration card was shot and killed here
when he attempted to grab a pistol
from Patrolman Gustavus, who made
the arrest.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Road To Army Camp.

The State Highway Commission ap-
propriated $125,0O0 to aid the con
struetion of a highway to the site of
the twelfth national army cantonmenr
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

R A. Castleberry of Waldron sold
to ]. W. McGehee, of Fort Smith, $50
bales of cotton that he bought in 1914
and 1915. He realized % IL cents
pound, the lot bringing 1872, 2S175.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
TOLD IN A TGW LINES.

Farmers at Chichester organized a
shipping association for the purpose
of marketing melons. peaches and
other crops at best prices and lowest
cost.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
E1.kinn To Germanu-

Paris.-The Geneva correspondent
OF the Journal Des Debats telegraphs
that King Constantine of Greece may
not stop at Lugano. but go direct to
Baden-B Baden. the famous health resort
in Germany.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Americana Reach France

Paris An American ambulance de.
tachment of $50 persons has arrived
al a French port. w X Vanderbilt OF
New ork crossed on the same liner.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Manganese mining around Penter's
Bluff is making things pick up. Shelf
field & Lovelady have Just completed
new store building and put in
stock of goods. Ore shipments are in
creasing from this point every month.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

An Atlantic Port.-Members of the
crew of a British steamer which ar
rived here reported having sunk IN
attacking German submarine. The
British vessel sent Il shell into the
submarines magazine. causing an OK
plosion which parted the undersea
boat about midshlps Each end sank
separately Tie British steamer was
uninjured.
The submarine was five miles dis
tant and running away after having
attacked the Britisher nearly 400
miles off the coast of Ireland.
According 10 the story told by
gunner of the British steamer, the
submarine was first seen when she
sent shell at the steamer from
distance of about 5000 yards. 1t fell
short and the steamer Immediately
was swung around so that her stern
was toward the U-boat. getting the
naval gun at work. Eleven shots were
fired in rapid succession and each
struck very close to the German
The Germans were using their two
guns, fore and aft. while we had only
one. but the shells We're falling short
and he started to run" said the Brit
ish gunner Il followed him with
shell and the twelfth struck Just
abaft the periscope.
1--WE could all see the boat break
in half and go down. disappearing
within few minutes. | sent four
more shots into the water at the spot
where she disappeared
AT the same time or battle was
going on the wireless operator picked
up the call of Tan American vessel
that arrived at an Atlantic port and
also caught message that another
American ship had been torpedoed
and was sinking The message said
that the German was firing on the life
boats. That vessel was about 30
miles to the south of US and I do rot
know how they made out"
The steamers captain and other Of
feers would not discuss the battle.
but confirmation of the gunner's story
was obtained from other members of
the crew.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Portuguese Doing Well.

Paris.-The Portuguese forces on
the western front. having been mi
tiated into the art of modern warfare
by progressive stages, have now re-
ceived their baptism of fire.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
LANSING enter tains seloians,

Washington.-The Belgian war mis-
sion was entertained by Secretary
Lansing at lawn fete at the Pam
American grounds. The guests in
Guided the President and Mrs. Wilson.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington.-Th Senate confirmed
the nominations of Brig. Gems. John
F. Morrison, William L. Sibert and
Charles G. Morton to be major gen.
erals.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The revival conducted at the First
Methodist Church at Prescott by the
Rev Marion Monk of Camden has
closed. There were 16 additions to the
church
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

A unit of the Navy League was
formed at Fort Smith by 80 women
who plan TO help supply sailors with
clothing.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
NavY Now Has 12o.o22

Washington.-S the beginning
of the war with Germany 56,24S men
have enlisted in the navy The total
now is 120.923.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The Jackson county singing conven-
ton viii be held at Grubbs July l. j.
b. Reid is president
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

road district is being formed to
build a section of the Jefferson high.
way through Little River county tc
connect with the Sewer county sec.
ton at Greenwood shoals.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
U-BOATS DEFEATED
IN TWO SEA FIGHTS
AMERICAN NAVAL GUNNERS
DROVE OFF ONE SUBMARINE
BRITISH SANK THE SECOND.
PASSENGERS WERE ON DECK
British 6unners Strike U-Boat Amid
ship, Breaking Her in Two-Gun-
ners Saw Both Halves of Sub
marine Go Down.

- .
An English Port-Ameriean ma =
val gunners successfully fought =
off big German submarine .
. which attacked an American pas >
senger liner off the coast of Ire .
land. A torpedo fired by the sub
marine missed its target by less =
than 20 feet
The encounter occurred at mid .
night. after the liner had been in :
the submarine zone many hours :
a large number of the passen- =
gers on board were reading IN the :
cabins or lying in chairs on deck.
ready for any emergency.
ss = : .
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
REPORT OF RECRUITING FOR THE
U. S. ARMY, DISTRICT OF
ARKANSAS.

April 1, 1917. To June 80, 1917.
Quota of accepted applicants re
quired for the district .......3. 900
Number obtained from April l to
June "a, 1917 .........=....... 754
Number of applicants required to
complete the quota .......... 2,246
The daily average required to
complete the quota by June
80, 1917 Observation-Disclosures. 374
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

With a capacity of 10000 cans daily.
the Holland-American Fru. Products
Gompany's new plant at Fort Smith
Will make its initial run in about 10
days. Beets, beans, tomatoes and APP
pies will be canned exclusively this
year. The plant will employ from rs
to 100 persons
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Preparations are being made for 4
w. o. W picnic at Peach Orchard
July and 1.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

During thunderstorm at Vaughan
a few days ago a telephone pole in
front of a store was shattered. a hole
was driven through the Grimsley home
and two of the Grimsley children were
shocked. Andrew Smith was knocked
senseless. and Mrs. Smith and her
niece. who were in buggy. were
shocked and the horse attached to the
buggy was knocked down
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The Teachers Institute OF Critten-
den county has been postponed until
later date, because so many of the
crittenden county teachers are either
attending summer normal or have
attended the State Teachers Assoeia.
tior
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The Pine Bluff. Sheridan and South
ern Railway has been ordered sold by
Chancellor J. p Henderson of the
Grant Chancery Court at Sheridan.
The sale will be held in 20 days. by or
der of the court. who has appointed
c. E. Clark joint receiver, with f. s.
McCarty receiver.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
Contracts Awarded.

The Arkansas Textbook Commits
sion completed its work of awarding
the contracts for supplying the gram
mar schools of Arkansas for the next
six years, beginning this year
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The voters of Argenta defeated the
proposed occupation tax ordinance by
lie votes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28
New Loan To Allies.

Washington.-Ano loan of $685.
000. OO0 was made TO Great Britain by
the treasurY
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

July to Cotton Plant will have
three days of entertainment. There
will be excursions on all the railroads
entering the city for the Fourth. A
doube-headed ball game Will be play.
ed in the forenoon
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Col. !. Z Sellers of Morrilton has
been appointed by the Supreme Court
as chairman of the board for the Fifth
judicial circuit To examine attorneys
eor admittanee TO practice before the
Supreme Court G. O Patterson 81
Gainesville and Judge ]. T. Bullock of
Russellville are the other members
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Preparations are being made at
Monticello for big Fourth of July
celebration at the grounds of the
Southeast Arkansas Fair Association.
There will be races with purses of
$500 The local concert band W.
play.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Cedric e. Pyle of ST. Louis. a form
er attaehe in the office of the Arkan
sas State Bank Commission and Il
nephew of l.. H Pyle of Conway, ar
rived at Conway from Washington, y.
G., where lie successfully passed the
examination for admission to the ayia.
ton corps.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

In the first 30 minutes of the open
ing of subscriptions for the Red Gross
fund at Blytheville. contributions
came in at the rate of 500 minute
over $500 being raised. 1t is ex-
peeted the quota for the county, s30,-
600, will be raised.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The Fourth of July will be celebrat-
ed at Gillett with program of
speeches and music by the local cor
net band. composed largely of Ger.
mans
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

DR.. Z. G. Nourse. dean OF the De-
partment of Sociology and Economics
at the University of Arkansas at
Fayetteville Will soon go 10 Chcag }.
where lie will deliver a series of lee
lures next month. He expects 10 spend
August making survey of rural eco
nomics in Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Miss Shields. woman lawyer 1t
Bleyins. Sewer county, was In Hope
recently to arrange for the forming of
bodybuilding district TO improve
the county road connecting Blevins
with Hope.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The University of Arkansas summer
school opened with an enrolment of
100.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Frank Cypoit. farmer living west
of Mountain Home has young chick
en- with two heads, four feet and four
wings.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

The county examiner has postponed
the county institute for north Frank
lin from June 25 to some time in Sep
TENDER.
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Camden and Ouachita county are
asked to contribute $4,000 towards
the fund of $1.5OOOO0 expected from
Arkansas for the use OF the Red Cross
Society. Representatives of the So
ciety are in the county preparing %
receive donations
The Monticellonian., 1917-06-28

Bob Hill, negro living a Arkadel-
2ha, is getting ripe tomatoes and po.
tatoes from the same plant