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The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
RUSSIA TO KEEP UP
 HER END OF FIGHT
SENDS MESSAGE TO ALLIES SHE WILL NOT QuiT-SEEkS NO
 SEPARATE PEACE

Petrograd.-The Russian provision al government has sent to the Rus sian representatives in the entente all lied countries a note assuring the al- lies that the change in government in Russia cannot afford pretext for any slackening on the part of Russia in tho common struggle of all the enten- te allies.
 The note, which is dated May 1 and signed by Foreign Secretary Milukof, instructs the various diplomatic rep resentatives to the allied countries 10 transmit the following eommunioa a- tion:
 "The provisional government of Russia published on April 27 a mani festo to Russian citizens wherein It explained the views of the government of Russia as regards the objects to he attained in the war. The minister If foreign affairs instructs me to com document referred to and to add the following considerations:
 Our enemies have striven lately to SOW discord among our allies by pro pagating absurd reports regarding the alleged intention of Russia to con clude a. separate peace with the cen tral powers. The text of the docu- ment annexed will form the best re- futation of such intentions. The gen eral principles therein enunclated by the provisional government are in on tire agreement with the ideas which have been expressed repeatedly up to quite recently by eminent states men of the allied countries.
 Firmly convinced of the victorious issue of the present war and in per feet agreement with our allies. the provisional government is likewise confident that the problems which were created by this war will be solv. ed by the creation on firm basis Of lasting peace and that, inspired by identical sentiments, the allied democ- racies will find means of establishing the guarantees and penalties neces- sary to prevent any recourse to san guinary war in the future"
 All oiuei "ao ioSueu oS Iiio ie"'9ioh provisional government granting free dom of association and meeting
 Gen. Alexieff, commander-in-chief of the Russian armies has arrived on the Riga front.
 An order of the day issued by Gen. Brussiloff warns the soldiers against having relations with the enemy. It says:
 "The enemy is seeking to establish such relations and taking advantage of this to gain information of the Russian defensive organization"
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Candidates Are Warned.

The attention of candidates for delegate to the constitutional conven- ton from the Congressional districts have been called to the act regulating their election by Secretary of State T. J. Terral, especially to that portion of the act requiring the candidate to file with the county clerk of every county in the district in which he is candidate 30 days before the election sworn statement of the names of the corporations with which he is as- sociated or by which he is employed
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Precautions Are Taken.

Galveston, Tex.-Agents of the Southern Pacific lines have been giv- en instructions to refuse acceptance of shipments of war munitions of any character for Mexican border desti- nations, except on government bills of lading Orders were given by the ex- ecutive officers of the company. in compliance with a request from Major General John J. Pershing, commander of the Southern Department, at Fort Sam Houston.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
S3 Fec Ia Required.

Attorney General Arbuckle an- nounced that candidates for seats as district delegates to the constitutional convention will have to pay s3 fees for each county of their district to get their names on the ballots. Mr Ar buckle said that the convention bill provided that the election be had un- der the general election laws. which prescribe the candidate fees. The fees should be paid to the state treasurer
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Spaniards Demand War

Madrid.-The Reformist party has published a manifesto signed by Mel quidez Alvarez Azcarate and 100 sen ators, deputies and municipal council lors, demanding a diplomatic rupture with Germany as essential to the in terests and dignity of the nation. The manifesto sets forth the grave conse- quences of maintenance of neutral ity without honor.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Has RulIet.Proof Armor.

Dover, N. J,-To demonstrate the and headgear device which recently was exhibited before the Ordnance Board at Washington, Dr. Guy Brew ster of Dover donned the armor and headgear and permitted member of the First New Jersey regiment to fire several shots from a rife at him from a distance of 65 feet.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Claude M. Seals Pardoned.

Claude M Scales, alias Carl Madi- son, convicted in First Division Cir cult Court in November, 1914, of the charge of robbery and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary, was pardoned by Governor Brough on con dition that he surrender to the au- thorities at Atlanta, Ga, where he is wanted to serve an unexpired term in the Georgia penitentiary.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Find Natural Fertilizer.

A deposit of phospho mail, found near Morrilton, was exhibited at the Bureau of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture by J. l.. Lucas of Morrill, ton. An analysis of the rock shows that 50 per cent of the material con- sists of lime and phosphoric acid. two important fertilizing elements. Com missioner John H. Page says this rock could be ground into condition for put ting upon the soil by the use of an ordinary rock crusher, and that this natural fertilizer would greatly ln- crease the productivity of the land. es- pecially where the soil is wet or sour MT. Lucas will consider the matter of putting in a crushing plant.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Italian Mission Ready.

Rome-Although the Italian mis- sion to the United States has not been officially appointed. its chief members have been decided upon. They include the Duke of the Abruzzi cousin of the king and admiral of the navy, who will be head of the mission. Senator William NJ. Mareoni, will be a mem. ber
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Law Covers All Roads.

The state statute requiring that To- comotiyes must be equipped with ade- quate bells or steam whistles and that they must be rung or blown when the locomotive gets within so rods of a public crossing, applies to railroads operating under federal receivers, the Supreme Court held. The case in which the question was involved was appealed from Marion County, where $200 penalty had been assessed against the Iron Mountain for a viola tion of the law
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
u. S. Suroeons To Europe.

Washington.-Pla for sending l. GOO American surgeons to Europe for service in the allied armies were an nounced by the General Medical Board The men will be picked by the Ameri- can College of Surgeons. and the aim is to have them on the firing line with in three months.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Bootleqqer Is Pardoned.

Senator Moncrief pardoned w. L. Pearson of Arkansas county, sentene- ed to year in the penitentiary for bootlegging. Pearson's term would have expired the latter part of June. The pardon was requested by J. B. Reed prosecuting attorney of the Ar kansas county circuit, who agreed to recommend the pardon after Pearson had served six months in the peniten- tiary Pearson pleaded guilty.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
$500 Donated By A, F. L.

A contribution of $500 from the Ar kansas Federation of Labor was ac- knowledged by the State Board of Charities and Corrections at its meet ing in the governors office at the cap itol. An appropriation of s5,000 for the commission was made by the re- cent legislature which it is estimated, will not be sufficient to enable it to carry on it's work successfully, and the balance will have to be secured from donations
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Appoints Polk Officials.

owen Parker, son of w. l.. Parker, -c"nrt,v removed from the office of circuit clerk of POLK cuunty .: the charge of embezzlement, was appoint ed by Governor Brough to fill the un- expired term of his father. Many res- idents of Polk county recommended the appointment.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Roosevelt Is Hopeful.

New York.-Col. Theodore Roose- welt, upon his return here from Chi. cago, says that he hopes, as Marshal Joffre had urged, that the people in this country will realize the necessity for sending without delay an Ameri- can force to the French front
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Donates Transportation.

Governor bruus.. .ec ceivad lettcr from E. B. Trustworthy. attorney for the Iron Mountain, stating that the road would grant free transportation witbs~ -tn state for all members of the poards for national defense. Othey railroad companies in the state, Gov ernor Brough said. expected to do likewise.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Want Many Crops Sown.

Petrograd.--Owing to the agitation among the agitation the government has addrel sed an appeal to peasant land proprietors, insisting on ire ouent spring sowings in order to as- sure the provisioning of the armies.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
ReuuIsition Granted.

Acting Governor Moncrief granted the requisition of Gov. A. O. Stanley of Kentucky for the return to that state of S. F. Stanley who is wanted to answer to the charge of obtaining property under false pretenses.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Al Reid Is Appointed.

Al Reid of Lonoke county. deputy warden at the state farm at Cummins for six years, was elected head war den at the farm by the Penitentiary Board at it's meeting in the governors office, to succeed l.. D. Bailey of Pope county, resigned.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Wild Break in Rates.

San Francisco.-Warnings of Ger man submarines operating in the Pa cifc ocean brought wild break in marine insurance rates. Larger firms entirely withdrew quotations, while in- dependent brokers quoted risks IT, creased as high as 800 per cent
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
cenafor Fall To Retire

Washington.-Sen A. B. Fall, Republican of New Mexico, announc- ed i'll the Senate that he expects to retire when his present term expires in 1919.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Negroes Mill oraanize.

Governor Brough granted the re- quest of Dr. G. w Hayman and other negroes to organize home guard company to be composed of negroes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
War Prohibition Uroed.

Governor Brough sent President Wilson a telegram, urging the pass age of a national prohibition measure for the war period.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Herman A, Block Named.

Herman A. Block of Wynne was ap- pointed member of the St. Francis Levee District Board by Governor Brough to succeed Morris Smith of Birdeye. resigned
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Brazil Now Is Neutral.

Rio Janeiro.-The Brazilian govern ment issued proclamation of neu- trality in respect to the war between the United States and Germany.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

The merchants at Norfork have in- fork river.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
Navy Is Nearly Filled.

Washington.-The enlisted strength of the navy now has reached s6,326, within less than TOO of the full WIT quota now authorized.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
AN ARKANSAS EPJTOME.

C. c. Henry. president of the Ark ansas Bank and Trust Company of Newport and chairman of the Jackson county food preparedness campaign. is helping boys of this vicinity raise hogs by loaning them money to buy pigs when their application is approy- ed by the county agent, MT Banks. Recently 12 boys in the Oliphant neighborhood were supplied with money to buy Poland-China hogs.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

at Lake Village hoop mill to em- ploy 45 men.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Dumas City Council has en, ployed a watchman to guard the three local gins and other property herr during the night.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

While Charles Pope was absent from his home at Arlberg some one came there and stole hive of bees belonging to him.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Y. NJ. c. A of Crossett has be- gun a ny swatting contest offering prizes to the boy or girl who kills the greatest number of flies between now and the first of next July.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

A meeting for the discussion of food problems will be held at Texar kama May IA, when more than 400 visitors are expected. including dele gates from Texas, Arkansas, Louisi. ana, Oklahoma and other states. Off, cers of the Farmers Union from sev- eral states will speak
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Greenwood supplied q volunteers to the army in one week.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Five thousand barrels of radishes have been shipped from Blevins this year. the largest amount in the hIs- tory of the truck business here Fan cy prices were received It Ia ex- pected that 125 cars of cantaloupes will be shiped from here in July.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Ozark light company is plan ming to overhaul the plant soon and put in new poles. lines and transmits sion. The streets system will be sep arated from the residence section and other changes made.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

To assist in the improvement and Increase of the calf crop of Hampstead county. the Hampstead County bank of Hope has arranged with Texas cat tie breeders to bring carload of reg istered Durham bulls to Hope May 12. The bank will furnish money 10 such of its customers or friends who want to buy these bulls. charging low rate of interest and permitting payment in two years
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Sutton High School of Prescott has been forced to close without hold ing commencement exercises, on ac- count of an epidemic of measles in the school The total enrolment was 227 pupils. 61 in the high school de partment. There were 10 graduates.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Fifty thousand dollars damages for loss of an eye sustained by broken window pane in telephone booth ara claimed in suit filed against the Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Company by j. w. Wilkes of Fay etteville.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

D. W. Morrison of Blytheville. rep resenting the engineering firm that has the contract to survey for Drain. age District No. in Poinsett county, plans to move his family to Harris burg and begin work at once
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

An Ozark firm bought s4S939 worth of poultry in on day recently. Many sales of under s were not counted in this total.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

A five days chautauqua will be held at Harrison beginning June 25.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Bentonville canning factory has received 50.o00 tin cans, and has 210,000 more ordered. These will be used for tomatoes. MT. Hawkins, the manager, having 110 acres pledged by local growers
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The members of the Methodist church on the London circuit have planted 16 acres in cotton exclusively for the support of the church.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Members of the Baptist and Pres6y- terian churches are planning to erect a new church building at Dumas soon. It is proposed to have a building be- longing to the city and to permits it's use by any Christian denomination.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Farmers and fruit growers on Strawberry Ridge, north of Gravette, will experiment in planting navy beans this year.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Crawford County National Farm Loan Association of Alma has government. The individual loans range from $500 to si0,00O. The asso- citation has charter membership of 34.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

It is expected that the strawberry crop along the Kansas City and Mem phis railroad between Rogers and Fayetteville, will amount to 150 cars this year. Last years crop was about 100 cars.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Col. Robert l.. Bullard, U. s. A, commanding the training camp of tue officers reserve corps at Fort Logan H. Roots, was elected an honorary member of the Little Rock Board of Commerce at the weekly luncheon at the Hotel Marion. Colonel Bullard is the first honorary member He was honor guest at the luncheon.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

c. c. Feemster. operating mine on Bald Dave mountain, reports striking some rich ore. The ore run follows a big underground opening, and has the promise of developing into something big.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

George Kremer. aged 50, was al- most instantly killed in lumber camp near Corning. while seated at dinner. A large tree which was felled Dy woodsmen crashed down upon him. crushing his body.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

F. s. McChesney, for five terms principal of the Lake Village High School, has declined sixth term. and will remove to Marianna.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Several young men from Newport are planning to attend the officers training camp at Fort Roots Among those who have applied for admission are Eugene Wallace. Warren N. Dun- away, Artemus Shell and Teddy Shell.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10
VOL. XLVII. NO. 42

More than 200 young men from points in Louisiana and Arkansas filed applications with Maj Hawkins, in charge of the officers recruiting sta ton at Little Rock
 The officers training camp, which was to open at Fort Logan H. Roots on May 8. will open one week later, May, 14, according to instructions re ceived from the War Department
 Joseph R. Hamlen, vice president of J H. Hamlen & Son. left for Wash ington to become assistant to Eliot Wadsworth. acting chairman of the central finance committee of the American Red Cross Society.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Arkansas Farm Loan Associs. ton has been organized at Texarkana and has agreed to subscribe for 400 shares of the St. Louis Farm Loan Bank. at s5 each.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Lanier Rodgers. Decatur farmer, shipped a car of 91 head of hogs to kansas City. The shipment netted him s2,S00. The hogs averaged 19C pounds in weight. Several carloads have been shipped from here recently.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

What is said to be the largest barge load of logs ever received at Claren- don was lowed in a few days ago from point SS miles below Claren- don on White river by the steamer Romunder. in charge of Capt. S. F. Hutson.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Petitions are being prepared at Du- mas asking the creation of drainage district to embrace the five laterals of the Cypress Creek canal on the west side between Rockville and Walnut Lake.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Jack Mccullough, for six years principal of Belle Grove school, has been elected superintendent of the Forrest City schools.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

IT. H. Cannon, chief electrician, and Walter c. Cox, quartermaster, U. s. N., have opened a naval recruiting of- five at Prescott.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

The Home Demonstration Club of Van Buren plans to give an entertain. ment to begin a fund to provide for a farm demonstrator for this county. Due to the failure of the Quorum Court to provide an appropriation. there is no agent in the county.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

j. H. Taylor & Go. of Delight has sold 250 head of stock to a firm in Tahleauah. Okla, at a good price. ! J. Lewallen has bought some blooded stock for his range near here.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

An immense crop of all kinds of berries is assured for the section of Mountain Home.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

:. Mine owners Tn the Cave Creek dis trict and farmers living along the road are building good road to Pin Ssn. The distance is 20 miles.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Wolves are killing many sheep and goats in the vicinity of Deer, Newton county. Last week the wolves killed $40 worth of sheep belonging to II. w Rocole, and 75 goats belonging to James Pruitt.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

Most of the streets at Springdals are being oiled. The use of oil last year was successful
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-10

lOSS ol dn eye sustdiHed Dy Il DTUEen window pane in telephone booth ara claimed in suit filed against the Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Company by J. w Wilkes of Fay etteville
 The Crawford County National Farm Loan Association of Alma has applied for a loan of $75,000 from the government The individual loans range from $500 to s10,00O. The asso- of B.
 Several young men from Newport are planning to attend the officers training camp at Fort Roots. Among those who have applied for admission are Eugene Wallace. Warren N Dun- away, Artemus Shell and Teddy She'll
 Lanier Rodgers, Decatur farmer, shipped a car of 91 head of hogs to kansas City The shipment netted him $2,S00. The hogs averaged 19C pounds in weight Several carloads have been shipped from here recently. terian churches are planning to erect a new church building at Dumas soon. It is proposed to have a building be- longing to the city and to permits it's use by any Christian denomination.
 D. W. Morrison of Blytheville, rep resenting the engineering firm that has the contract to survey for Drain age District No in Poinsett county. plans to move his family to Harris burg and begin work at once.
 The Ozark light company is plan ming to overhaul the plant soon and put in new poles. lines and transmits sion. The streets system will be sep arated from the residence section and other changes made.
 The Bentonville canning factory has received 50.000 tin cans, and has 210,000 more ordered. These will be manager, having 110 acres pledged by local growers.
 It is expected that the strawberry crop along the Kansas City and Mem phis railroad, between Rogers and Fayetteville, will amount to 150 cars this year. Last years crop was about 100 cars.
 Petitions are being prepared at Du- mas asking the creation of drainage district to embrace the five laterals of the Cypress Creek canal on the west side between Rockville and Walnut Lake.
 J. H. Taylor & Go. of Delight has sold 250 head of stock to a firm in Tahleauah. Okla, at good price ]. J. Lewallen has bought some blooded stock for his range near here.
 The Home Demonstration Club of Van Buren plans to give an entertain ment to begin fund to provide for a farm demonstrator for this county. Due to the failure of the Quorum Court to provide an appropriation. there is no agent in the county.
 Wolves are killing many sheep and goats in the vicinity of Deer, Newton county. Last week the wolves killed $40 worth of sheep belonging to II. w. Rocole. and 75 goats belonging to James Pruitt.
 Col. Robert l.. Bullard, U. S. A, commanding the training camp of the officers reserve corps at Fort Logan E. Roots, was elected an honorary member of the Little Rock Board of Commerce at the weekly luncheon at the Hotel Marion. Colonel Bullard is the first honorary member He was honor guest at the luncheon.
 Farmers and fruit growers on Strawberry Ridge, north of Gravette, will experiment in planting navy