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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-17
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IN THE UNITED STATES LAND
 OFFICE, JUNEAU, MAY ', 1917.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-17

Colon Sublimes and Invincibles and Mozart coronas and perfectos specials at The Key. tf
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-17
FOR SALE

Singer sewing machine, good as new, $25.OO. Coal heater, S5, airtight heater $5. Address Box 12S. 16-2t
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-17

City Express. Phone Main 122.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
PROTEST REPEAL
 IF SALARIES. LAW
MAss MEETING AT JoNESBoRo SENDS PROTEST TO REPRE-
 SENTATIVE BRINTON.
AGREED TO MEET VOTERS
1t Is Claimed Petition Was From Many Of the Taxpayers of Craighead County, Requesting Repeal of
 the Salary Bill.

JOneSDOTO.- A mass meeting of the voters of the county was held at the courthouse at Jonesboro to discuss the bill introduc- ed by Representative Claude Brinton repeating the salary bill for this coun- tvs officers, passed two years ago. Os- car Findley, author of the salary bill, called the meeting, and said that Mir, Brinton had agreed to meet the vot- CTS. After a half hour, MT. Brinton failed to arrive and on motion com mittee was appointed to notify him of the meeting and invite him to be present The committee reported that it had been unable to locate MT. Brin- ton.
 After considerable discussion, res olution was passed requesting MT. Brinton to withdraw the bill, and 1t was moved that he be furnished with a copy of the resolution. The local papers were also given copy in or der that they might be published MT. Brinton says that he has a petition from many of the taxpayers of the county, requesting the repeal of the salary bill.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
TEUTON|C LINE IN
 MOLDAV|A ENTERED
RUSSIANS BREAK THROUGH ON FRONT OF ABOUT TWO
 MILES.
MANY PRISONERS ARE TAKEN
Southwest of Riga Three Successful German Attacks Were RepuIsed By Russians-North of kirliba-
 ba Enemy Attack Is RepuIsed.

Petrograd.-Russian forces, after artillery preparation, assumed the of fensive against the Austro-German fortified positions on both sides of the Ximpolung- -Jacobeni road, near the northwestern frontier of Moldavia, and after stubborn fighting broke through the Teutonic lines along front of nearly two miles, says the official statement issued by the Russian War Department. Prisoners and booty were taken by the Russians, the eX- tent of which has not yet been ascer- tained. Southwest of Riga three sue cessive German attacks were repulsed by the Russians.
 The statement follows:
 eWestern front: After fierce artil- ed an attack against our attachments occupying positions on both sides of the Kainzem-Shlok road, to the west of Riga The attack was repulsed and the enemy fled in disorder. Two hours later the Germans launched an. other attack on the same front, being again repulsed After artillery prepa- ration the enemy assumed the effen- sive against our troops occupying po- sitions six versts northwest of the Vii. lage of Kalnzem, but the attack was arrested by our fire.
 During the night of January 27, af ter artillery preparation small enemy detachments attacked our posts on the River Shara, in the region of the Ba- ranovichi-Lunineits Railway line. but were driven back to their trenches.
 "On the same day one of our Far man airplanes in charge of Aviator Ensign Plugin and having as the ob- server Staff Captain Kiselev, while re- turning from a reconnaissance, was attacked by German battle plane. After some machine gun fire our air plane caught fire and fell in the re- zion of the River Shara, southeast Of Baranovichi, in front of our wire en- tanglements. The dead bodies of the aviator and observer were brought in the same day.
 South of Brody the enemy launch ed an attack against our advance guard, but as the result of our fire and counter attack he fled back in disorder to his trenches, suffering heavy losses.
 North of Kirlibaba an enemy at tack was repelled.
 "Roumanian front: Our detach- ments after artillery preparation as- sumed the offensive on both sides of the Kimpolung-Jacobeni road and af- ter stubborn fight broke through the enemy's fortified positions on a front of three yersts. Prisoners and booty were taken, the extent of which is being ascertained.
 "A German airplane dropped bombs on the station at Zabdre on the Alex androvskaia Railway.
 Caucasian front: The situation is unchanged"
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
NATIONAL GUARD
 CRITICS REBUKED
PRESIDENT WILSON SAYS THEIR LANGUAGE DID NOT CON-
 MEND CAUSE.

Washington. - President Wilson, speaking to delegation from the Maryland League for National De fense, which attacked the national guard and advocated universal mili- tary training, rebuked them for their "unrestrained language" and said they would have better chance of his support if they were more reasonable in their attitude.
 The memorial read to the president by Maj. Randolph Barton spoke of the national guard system as disgrace and failure" It urged universal compulsory military training and ser vice, and mentioned the mobilization of the national guard along the Mexi- can border as an example of the fail ure of the system.
 President Wilson told the delega- tion that their attitude closed the op- portunity fir discussion of the ques- tion and was not helpful.
 The president. discussing compul- sory military service, declared that un- occasionally physical training was needed and would accomplish great deal, but 1t can be had without com pulsory military service"
 He added that he was desirous of doing the wise thing and that the en- tire subject was receiving his most earnest consideration. He vigorously defended the efforts being made in Congress to build up a proper military service.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
VOTE ON KIRBY
 CASTLE DIGEST
PASSES AFTER AN HOUR OR MORE OF DEBATE, WITH ONLY
 FOUR DISSENTING VOTES.
SENATE HAS A BUSY DAY
Constitutional Convention Bill Has Won Over Opponents Who Desired to Place 1t Back on Second Read
 ing For Amendment.
Little Rock.


 A new bank guaranty act appeared in the Senate. a compromise measure which bears the names of the authors of all guaranty measures so far of fered, by Senators Duty, Bush, Hes ter and Garrett. The principal other bill came from Senator Whitaker, voting one-half mill taxation for the maintenance of the University of Ar kansas and one-eighth mill for each of the four agricultural schools of the state
 The Senate passed the Caldwell bill. to purchase the Kirby and Castle di- gest of the statutes of Arkansas, af- ter an hour or more of debate. with only four dissenting votes, and wound up the afternoon with the greatest of all set pieces In pyrotechnic display the constitutional convention. The Smith bill, prodiving for the constitu- tional convention, shook off all kinds of amendments, and was out in the open road, bound for home, when an adjournment checked it's progress.
 The constitutional convention bill had won over the opponents. who de sired to place It back on its second reading for amendment after being considered in a committee of the whole, and the appropriation feature acted upon favorably. by a vote of "A to 9, when a motion was made to ad- vance it to its third reading and final passage.
 Senator Bush. an opponent, offered a motiin to adjourn until Tuesday morn ing. roll call was demanded, and it was thought that the advocates of the bill would be able to win out, but there were quite few tired and hungry members. who looked up at the sky light and saw the moon appearing over the rim and though there were only Is members voting to adjourn on the roll call, with IT against adjourning. two senators came in from the cloak room before the announcement of the ballot was made, and they voted to take out for the day. Thus fight was saved for another day.
 The afternoon session began with a motion by Senator Jones to reconsid- CT his bill to work white convicts on the road, defeated last week The parliamentary question was raised as to whether or not the bill could be called up again, notice not having been given. Senator Jones stated that he gave notice on the day that the bill faile l to pass, that he would at a future date move reconsideration.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
AVERSION ID BATHS
 CAUSE DISTURBANCE
MEXICAN ooMEsTIcs RESISTED THE AMERICAN QUARAN-
 TINE RULES.
VILLA SH0UTER IS SLAIN
U. s. Troops Took Possession of the American Side of Bridge to Cross Over If Shots We're Fired Over
 Line, But This Did Not Occur.

El Paso Texas-Deep-seated aver sion of Mexican women of the peon class toward bathing caused anti American riots in Juarez. The riot ing became so violent that new in ternational complications were feared and it may result in action by the military authorities here
 Four hundred Mexican women, led by red-haired girl. started to cross the international bridge to go to their places of employment They were barred by health officers acting under new Quaratine rule. which provides that all persons without military passes must take disinfectant bath of vinegar and gasoline before enter ing Fl Paso
 The women vigorously refused to submit to the baths. They attempted to push their way past the health of ficers and bridge guards but were driven back. Suddenly they turned their fury to street car, crossing the bridge. The forces of the women were augmented quickly by other women and children and later many men.
 Four street cars in Juarez and on the bridge were attacked The motor men and conductors were dragged from the cars and beaten. The cars were wrecked and burned
 A United States mail wagon which was crossing the bridge was also wrecked by the mob The driver was beaten.
 In the midst of the rioting the Mexi- can authorities issued orders direct ing that no Americans should be per mitted to enter or leave Juarez.
 For hours thousands of Mexieans gathered at the Juarez end of the in ternational bridge shouting maledie- tions at Americans and the United States troops on this side
 During the progress of the rioting the impression became general that Villa had taken the city While the crowds were cursing the Gringoes, the cry of Viva Villa" was started and even the CarranZa soldiers joined in the cheering. Jose Maria Sanchez, a prominent Mexican, was shot to death by Carranza officer for shouting wi va Villa A number of Gen Mur- guia's troops were executed for the same reason, according to reports.
 The shooting brought several hun dred troops to the American side of the bridge, ready to cross into Mexi- co in case any bullets fell on this side. So far as is known this did not occur.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Arounde the Statehouse
State rext-aoOk Commission.

State Text-Book Commission.
 The Bland -ereekmore bill 10 create State Textbook Commission was passed unanimously. MT. Creekmors said that 1t is one of the most import ant matters before the legislature, and that it would save the boys and girls ef the state s60, 1000 year MT John son also spoke for it. It provides for 8 commission of nine members, the governor and state superintendent being ex-officio. and seven to be ap- pointed by the governor. five teachers. one lawyer and one business man. They would he appointed by April 1. 1917. for six years. and shall organize within 10 days. They would select uniform series of textbooks for ths whole state. on competitive bids. after advertising for 30 days. None of the textbooks could contain anything of a partisan or seetarian nature. and "the construction placed upon the fed eral constitution hy the fathers of the Confederaey shall be fairly and i'm partially treated"
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Fight Bankers Guaranty Bill.

At a meeting of the Executive Council of the Arkansas Bankers As sociation. special legislative com mittee consisting of Carl Hollis of Warren, Stuart Wills i of Texarkana, B. c. Powell and W.fA Hemingway of Little Rock, Loid Rainwater of Nor. rilton, Gus Straus of Hot Springs, vir- gil Petite of Jonesboro, Claude s. Fitzpatrick of Helena, Albert Powell of Fl Dorado and John B. Sims of Lake Village. was appointed to repre- sent the association in fight against the Duty bank guaranty bill George Rogers and Charles Mccain. members of the regular legislative committee. having expressed their favor of the Duty bill, rendered their resignations.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Bill To Regulate Lodges.

It Is expected that the New York conference bill. the successor to what is known in fraternal circles as the Mobile bill" will be introduced in the Senate. IL is bill for the regu- lation and control of all fraternal ben eft societies, and was recommended by a joint conference of representa- tives of the Associated Fraternities of America. the National Fraternal Congress and the Federated Fraterni- ties. and approved by the national con- vention of insurance commissioners in New York in 1912 It was recom- mended as uniform statute for en- actment by the legislatures of the va rious states, and is now law in 36 states. It was offered during the last days of the 1915 session of the Ar kansas legislature. but too late for consideration.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Convention Bill Up.

Senator Smiths bill for a constito. tional convention is scheduled to come up in the Senate. It is generally be. lieved that the bill will pass Although strongly advocated by Governor Brough. it is said that pro" and "an- ti' administration lines will be lost in the vote on the bill and that several administration senators will oppose the bill. Another important bill by Senator Smith, which may come up. provides for "run-off" primaries where there are more than two candidates for state and district offices.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Rye Sions Dry Bills.

Nashville. Tenn.-Governor Rye signed bills prohibiting socalled flock CT" clubs; making the disposal of ii. quor by clubs, lodges or associations unlawful and forbidding the storage of liquor intended for sale as a bev- craze. These laws become effective immediately. Governor Rye last week signed bill making 1t unlawful to re- ceive orders for liquor.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
$to,00O Sent Belgium.

Baltimore-Cardinal Gibbons said gt a meeting in the interests of the Belgians that he has sent s1O,OOO to the American Committee in London, which is handling the relief work, and that he expects to follow it soon with checks for s40,000. He said that the money Is coming from all parts of the United States in answer to the appeal of Pope Benedict, Included in the s10,000 was $2,000 which the pope sent for the fund
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Americans Win Praise

Paris.-In a second commendation in army orders the Second American Automobile Ambulance Section, com manded by Richard Norton has sev- eral of its members mentioned indi- vidually, Robert MacCreary of East Aurora N r.. and Marcellus Wild of Rochester. N Y, are named for their
 really exceptional devotion to duty"
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
100000 Need Relief.

New York.-The American Commis- sion for Relief in Belgium is prepar- ing for at least another years work and the necessity for raising approxi- mately s15o,000,0o0 more will be dis cussed by the officers of the commits sion here this week, according to Her bert C. Hoover. chairman, who ar rived here on the steamship Philadel- phia from Liverpool.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
To Reduce Interest Rate.

Few bills have attracted more gem eral attention than that of Representa- tive Buchanan to reduce the contract rate of interest from 10 to per cent. The bill is copy of the present stat ute on interest, with the exception of the substitution of "S" for "1O" wher. ever it occurs. The many inquiries that have been made concerning it indicate that there will be spirited debate over it when it comes up in the house.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Labor For Daylight Plan.

New York-The New York Daylight Saving Committees plan to advance the clock an hour for five months be- ginning May 1 has been approved by the American Federation of Labor through President Samuel Gompers and the Executive Committee A bill to put the plan into effect is before Congress. A national convention to consider it will be held here January 30 and 31.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Bathroom For Miners.

House Bill No. by Representative Carter provides that at "any coal mine or other mine" where 10 or more men are employed. a building shall be pro vided upon the petition of five men, ss a place for washing themselves, or changing their clothing when entering or returning from the mines. It shall be supplied with bath tubs and hot and cold water.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Catherine War Profits.

Washington.-War munitions ex- ports from the United States to the European allies since the war began have approached s1,000000,000. Fig ures by the Bureau of Foreign and Do mestic Commerce show that the heav- fest months shipments were made in November, when the total was more than $50, 0,000,000.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Levee Bill Withdrawn.

MT. Thane withdrew his bill for the consolidation of the Chicot, Desha. Redfork and Linwood and Auburn levee districts, in Desha and Chicot counties. He explained that a substi- tute bill will be introduced in the Sen ate. from which portions of Drew and Ashely counties, included in the origi- nal house bill, will be omitted.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Employing stenosrspher Opposed.

Another revolt against increasing the expenses of the Senate for help was registered when Senator Owens introduced a resolution to add Miss Beulah Camel to the list of Senate stenographers. The resolution finally carried IS to II. Senator Caruth led the fight against the resolution. He said the Senate already had entirely too many employees" many more than if needs. and that he believed in using the states money for improvements and maintaining the government and not for creating jobs"
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

Senate Concurrent Resolution No 1 Manufacturing for a joint com. mittee to visit the University of Ar. kansas.
 Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5 (carter)-Making official the sonr Arkansas, by Mrs. Eva Ware Bar. nett
 Senate Bill No. GA (Moncrief)-To create special school district Nd 60 ;,, Arkansas county.
 House Bill No. 1ao (Gentry)-To ap- propriate $S,700 for expenses of gen. eral Auditing Committee in 1913
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Bills Signed By Governor.
Senate Bill No. se Greenhouse a,

Senate Bill No 36 Greenhouse and Ponder) r)-"Bone Dry law.
 Senate Memorial No. 1 tCaruth) - Memorializing Congress to extend franking privilege to the State Board of Health for collection of vital statis- tics.
 Senate Concurrent Resolution No. } fAdamson )-To hold joint session at & F. m. February 15, to hear the re port of the Arkansas Commission for she Feeble Minded.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Federal Aid For Highways.

Much time was spent in discus sion of the McFerrin-Cazort bill to en- able the state 10 take advantage of the aid offered by the federal govern ment for the construction of roads. The Committee on Roads and High ways offered 21 amendments, mostly of minor character. which were adopted.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Gambling in a Moraue.

Chicago.-Two detective sergeans and policeman were arrested on charges of gambling in raid upon the morgue of a downtown undertak- ing company. According to the police, who arrested four other men, only a two bodies being embalmed.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Less To Eat in Lyons.

Lyons, France.-Eduard Herriott, of the National Subsistence Bureau, said that a regulation will be issued short ly ordering restaurants to serve only two dishes to a customer at each meal. The dishes will be exclusive of hors d'oeuvres and dessert.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Would End Speculation.

Washington.-A plea for realign- ment of the lumber industry so as to eliminate speculative forest owner ship over cutting and tendency to disregard the public interest in regu- lating production, was made by the Forest Service, in a statement con- cured in by the Federal Trade Com. mission. summarizing survey of the industry.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Women Workers Wanted.

London.-The Ministry of Muni. tions issued an appeal for 5000 more women to work in intuition factories The need of them is said to be urgent, flor the output of munitions must not be delayed for a day by any lack of labor"
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Women Asked To Parade

shington.-Women's organiza- tions of every state were invited through the governors to participate in the inaugural parade, March 4. by Mrs. James H. Boggs. chairman of the woman's division of the Inaugural Committee.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Miners, Case Goes tJn.

Washington. - Litigation involving claims of s1,2S3,000. treble damges un- der the Sherman law. against the Unit ed Mine Workers of America, by the Coronado and other Arkansas coal mining companies, was appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
S135. 900 For Relief

New York.-An anonymous gift of S135,00 to the Polish Relief Fund was announced It set a high record for tified donors. The largest anonymous contribution previously acknowledged here was s100.000 for Jewish relief.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

The School Improvement Associa- ton of Malvern at their meeting adopt cd a resolution approving the legisla- ton Emory of Garland county empow- ering the state to publish and furnish school text books for use in the com mon schools The resolution states that it is estimated the measure, should it become law, will effect a financial saving of $40, ,000 to the tate and will largely increase the attend ance in the schools, especially among the poor.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
 S1OO,OOO Fire Loss.

Lathrop, Mo.-A block of buildings In the business section here burned and the loss is estimated at $10O,000. Lathrop is center flor buyers of horses for the use of the allies. armies.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Extino,,ishes Bomb Fuse

New York-A crude bomb made of tin can containing several pounds of powder, bolts and slugs, was found un- der the stairway leading to the Man haitian street elevated station of the subway. The fuse was burning when a subway porter saw it.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
For States Paving.

Senator Alexander introduced a bill during the afternoon to appropriate s1s,o00 to asphalt the concrete drive ways around the capitol and to pave the states half of Seventh street be- tween Cove and Bishop streets.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
For Capitol Park.

Senator Bush, as chairman of the Committee on Capitol and Grounds, introduced bill to appropriate s50.- 900 to buy seven blocks surrounding the capitol on the north and east, and to remove residences now on them and to extend the capitol grounds.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
 Texas May Vote Soon.

Austin, Tex-Submission of a state wide prohibition act was reported fa- vorably by the house Committee on Constitutional Amendments by vote of 13 to 2.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Amundsen Visits Wilson.

Washington - Roald Amundsen, discoverer of the south pole. was pre- sented to President Wilson by H. H. Ryan. the Norwegian minister.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
AmaIoamation sil, Tah,.a

bill by MT. Shockley of Saline to make any act of racial amalgamation felony, was tabled, after an hour,s debte, upon motion of Mir. Hardy.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Wxomina To Note Too

Cheyenne, Wyo.-Wyoming will vote in 1918 on constitutional amendment providing for prohibition. are sufficient for protective purposes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

The Jonesboro School Board met and declared the contract awarded to Brown & Son of Charleston. Mo-, for the erection of high school building here forfeited because the company has failed to file a bond. as required.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

The Plainview school district of Yell county sold $17,000 in school bonds to Gutter & Go. of Little Rock. The amount will be used to erect q school building, on which work will begin at once, with James H. Bliss as architect. Seer & Eaw of Little Rock also bid on the bonds