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The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
ALLIES PREPARING
 FOR BALkIN DRIVE
NEW TROOPS, ESPECIALLY TIA IAN CoNTlNGENTS, ARRiV.
 ING AT SALONIKI,

SaloniH.-New troops, especially large Italian contingents. are arriving every few days in Saloniki. to re-en- force the entente allied armies The talk here is general of pushing through this spring the offensive planned for last spring, which the German attack at Verdun prevented.
 No well informed allied officer in the Macedonian theater of war ex poets any serious attack upon Salon iki by the Germans, Danger of at tack from the south by the Greeks was never taken very seriously by tho military experts As the Greek army now is in the Peloponessus, where the entente fleet guards the Tsthmus of Corinth-the only means by which the Greek forces could march north Ward-at attack by King Constan- tines soldier is removed from the list of possibilities. In view of these cir eumstanees. the continued arrival of important reinforcement in Maeedo- nia is taken throughout Greece 10 in dieate preparation for an early offen- sive designed to cut the German line of communication from Berlin to Con stantinople
 In Macedonia there are roughly about S0.000 French. 100000 British 10000 Russians. some S0000 Sc. Yians and perhaps S0.600 Italians. counting the latest arrivals, a total of about 950600 fighting men. To this number may be added three regiments of Greeks, constituting the Venizelist army. Many of the latter, however. are recruited from refugees from Thrace and Asia Minor and have not yet completed their training in arms.
 Gen Sarrall has frequently stated that he considers half million men would be required before active opera tiens can begin in Macedonia There are, therefore, 150.000 bayonets still to come before an offensive can be undertaken with fair prospect of sue. cess. Officers of the allied transpot- tation staff assert that this number can be landed in Saloniki in six weeks at d pinch.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Il SHIPS, SEVEN
 DUTCH, TORPEDOED
THREE OF DUTCH STEAMERS ARE SUNK, WHILE FOUR
 ARE AFLOAT.
CREWS HAVE BEEN LANDED
A Dispatch From The Hague Says That the Report of the Attack Has Caused Consternation
 in Dutch Capital.

London-A Dutch fleet of seven vessels, sailing from Falmouth, was attacked by German submarines Three were sunk and four severely damaged. It is reported that the crews of all have been landed
 The steamers had been released at the special request of the Dutch gov ernment. Three were outward bound from Holland and four were home ward bound The vessels bore the customary marks and lights and it WAS believed by the British authori- ties that they sailed under Germany safe conducts. Special private in structions were received by the cap tains from the Dutch government through an official from the Dutch le gation at London, who visited the shippers at Falmouth.
 The ships were attacked when only short distance out of Falmouth which is at the western end of the English channel
 The German legation at The Haguo says a Reuter dispatch, has issued a long explanation, in which it says:
 "The date for the safe homecoming of Dutch vessels from English ports, while at first was fixed for February }, was subsequently. in view of the sit uation in Holland. postponed to Feb faary and February H. On Febru- ary 14 Dutch ship owners were in formed that their vessels could leave in a group on February 9 or March r.
 For those vessels leaving on Feb. ruary 9 only relative safety could be guaranteed but vessels leaving March F would have an absolute guarantee against submarine attacks, as it would be impossible by February 22 to in- form with certainty all submarine commanders of the concessions made to Holland.
 A dispatch from The Hague says that the report of the attack has caus- ed consternation in the Dutch capital. It is said that the Dutch government had ordered the sailing of the ships, after it's request to Germany for an extension of the safe period for neaI- tral ships had been granted The ships were to sail together on a west erly course out of the danger zone.
 It is reported at The Hague that the ships were sunk without an exam inatiin of their papers.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
REQUEST FOR CLEAR
 AND FINAL DECISION
SUCH INSTRUCTION WAS SENT TO AMBASSADOR PENFlELD
 MORE THAN 10 DAYS AGO.

hington.=Ambassad Penfield is acting under explicit instructions from tbe state department in request ing the Austrian government to state it's position regarding the intensive submarine warfare inaugurated by Germany
 Such an instruction was sent 10 the ambassador more than 10 days ago and it is possible that it has been reinforced in view of the delay in se- curing the response, although state department officials declined to make any statement on the subject for pub lication
 Unofieially it has developed that tha state department is reluctant 10 sever diplomatic relations with Austria, de string to maintain as long as possi- ble some official relations with at least some of the central powers.
 4 break with Turkey and Bulgaria is regarded as certain to follow a rup- ture with Austria, and deep concern for the welfare of the many American citizens in the Orient is one of the in- fuences that have affected the state departments policy in holding off.
 Some of the tension created by the destruction of the American schooner Lyman M. Law has disappeared as the result of statement credited to the captain of the American vessel that the crew of the submarine which de- stroyed the ship were Germans.
 The old Petrolite case. involving an unwarranted firing upon that Ameri- can ship and taking a part of her stores by an Austrian submarine. re- mairs the only concrete issue be- tween the United States and Austria in the absence of any overt act in line with the new German policy of ruthless destruction of shipping
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Stolen Ship At Sea.

Galveston, TeX-Word was receiv- ed here that the schooner Galatea has been stolen from her owners at Pen sacola, and has secretly departed into the gulf. It is reported that she was filed with war supplies for the Gu ban revolutionists, while another the ory is that she is to get into eommu- nication with German submarines which are reported to have been sighted near the Cuban coast Broad cast orders have gone forth to Unit ed States vessels and land authori- ties to apprehend the boat
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Fix ProsecutoSs Salary.

The Trawick bill to fix the salary of prosecuting attorneys in judicial circuits containing two counties, one with a population exceeding 75,O00. and the other exceeding 5000. was passed without debate. ft applies only to the Sixth circuit. composed of the coun- ties of Pulaski and Perry II is pro vided that Pulaski shall pay $4,60o, Perry S200 and the state $200. a total of s5000 The prosecutor woId he allowed one deputy at $3,000, one at se,400, one clerk or stenographer at sl.500. and one deputy in Perry eeun- tv at S1000 He also would have S1.- 300 for contingent expenses, of which Pulaski would pay Sl,300 and Perry s200
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Occupation Tax Bill Passed.

Three bills of importance 10 Little Rock and Pulaski county were passed. The Brooks occupation tax bill was passed without opposition. It would permit the city councils of cities of the first class 10 pass ordinances by a. two-thirds vote leyying license tax upon businesses and professions. The ordinances would be voted upon at special elections before becoming eff fective. No person working for wages by the day, week or month would be subject to taxation The bill was designed as a revenue meas ure for cities which suffered from the loss of liquor revenue when the statewide prohibition law became eff feetive.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
FOURCHE DRAINAGE
 LITIGATION ENDS
CLAIMS OF $3o,ooo AGAINST PRO JECT ALLOWED BY PULASKI
 CHANcERY COURT.
FIVE PER CENT ASSESSMENT
E. L. M'Haney, Receiver, Directed To Advertise Tax Levy, and w. S.
 Boone, Chancery Clerk, Appointed l To Assist in Making Collections.
Little Rock

Little ROCK An order was entered in the Pulaski Chaneery Court at Little Rock ylr- tually ending litigation of fours years standing in the Fourche Drainage Dis trict controversy. The decree entered allowed clans against the district for preliminary expenses aggregating nearly S30,000 and providing for a special tax levy of five per cent of the original assessment
 The five per cent assessment, which will completely cover the expenses in cured by the district before the act creating it was repealed, will be di- Xded into four equal payments, pay able annually. The first payment will be due March Is and must be paid within 50 days, according to the terms of the decree
 Those who desire to do so may make the entire payment in one year. For those who do not, the payment may be extended over four years. the last being due March 15, 1920.
 F. l.. Macheny, receiver, is directed to advertise the tax levy. and W. s. Boone. chancery clerk. is appointed to assist him in making the collec- tions, under the terms of the decree
 Among the larger claims allowed by Chancellor Martineau as legitimate preliminary expenses of the district are those of Lund & Hill, engineers, for $10,206.95; Coleman & Lewis, at torneys $3,O0o and Isham Randolph, $1,365 Other smaller claims are for publication of bids, assessors fees, printing and ineidentals
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Defect Local Bridue Bill.

MT. Josephs of Miller and MT Phil lips of Little River had tilt over a bill by NIT. Phillips to amend Act 16, approved January 29, to exempt Little River county from the Red River Bridge District MT Phillips asked that the act might be amended to permit the submission of the proposi- ton to vote of the people He said he had remonstrances from 436 citi- zens of Little River against being in cluded in the district MT Josephs made an argument against the bill and it was defeated. 25 to B.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Consider Actuarial Repeal Bill.

The Senate reconsidered, IS to Ii. the vote by which the Smith bill to abolish the Arkansas Actuarial Bu- reau had failed 10 pass. but efforts 10 pass the bill were blocked by the Joint rule requiring all house business TO be disposed of on Tuesdays and Frl- days before the consideration of Sen ate measures The vote on reconsid- eration came as a special order There was no debate on the bill. The mo- ton to reconsider the vote was made and action upon il postponed. The first vote was upon a motion to table the motion to reconsider.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
En spite of the fact that rom 2

En spite of the fact that rom standpoint of political, commercial and social importance all of our citi zens commonly referred to as the big fish," including the president. L. c. Marshall, were absent in Little Rock where they had been attracted by their interest in the proceedings incl dent to the hearing before the house levees and drainage committee of the sunken lands refund bill, most important and profitable meeting of the Forrest City Commercial Club was held by the small fry" which had re- mained at home
 Dr. j. 0. Rush, first vice president of the club, presided and after hear ing a brief statement from Dr. D. o. Rridgeforth as to what had been done at the previous meeting, the mem bers present went into a lengthy dis cussion of the much mooted levee and drainage projects now being promot- ed by the citizens of Southeast Mis- souri and which are said to threaten, if completed as planned, the St. Fran. cis Valley with more water than 1t can care for under present conditions as cited in recent warning with ref erence to these Missouri projects sent out from Washington by Con gressman T. H. Caraway.
 The clubs attitude toward the Mis- souri schemes was liberal rather than antagonistic and there was no dispo- sition on the part of the meeting to take any harsh or drastic steps to hinder or force the citizens and tax payers of Missouri to abandon im portant work looking to the improve ment and development of their fertile farming area. It was also pointed out that the citizens of Missouri could not be interfered with by law in their drainage operations so long as they were digging ditchces and canals in conformity with the natural topo- eraphy of the land and. along these lines, it was the senses of the meeting that the club secure the necessary data from the War Department at Washington from which 10 determine the exact extent of the damage, if any, which would result to the farm ing lands of the St. Francis basin in Arkansas by reason of the compile ton of the contemplated work in Mis- souri.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Millionaire in Jail.

Muskogee. Okla.-W. J. Creekmore of Joplin, Mo, reputed to have made more than s2,O00,0o0 in the liquor bus mess, occupies cell No. 1 in the fed eral jail, having begun to serve a two year sentence imposed upon him in the United States District Court here forcement officer and conspiring to violate the United States liquor laws.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
NEWS OF THE LEGISLATORS
To Remain "Aggie" School.

To Remain "Aggie' School.
 Senator Whittaker's bill to provide for vocational training in the four dis trict agricultural schools was amend cd over lis protest after a brief fight. The bill provided that the name of the Jonesboro school be changed 10 the Arkansas Agricultural School and Polytechnic Institute" Senators smith, Ponder and Cabaniss object d 10 giving the Jonesbero school a name different from the other ereat- eed under the same act Senator Smiths motion to place the bill On second reading prevailed and the bill was amended Senator Whitaker urg- cd that the change in the name should make no difference as the other pro- visions Of the bill applied 10 all alike
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Brazil Warns Germany.

Paris.-A wireless dispatch receiv- ed here from Berne, Switzerland, says the Brazilan minister at Berlin. by order or his government, has warned Germany that Brazil will hold her responsible for the fate of three Brazilian vessels approaching the war zone. These vessels left Brazil since the declaration by Germany of her submarine blockade.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Cache Declared Non.Naviqable.

The house passed the Mathis pill to accept the declaration of Congress that Cache river is a non-navigable stream. This was over the protest of Representatives French of Poin. sett. Brinton of Craighead and others. who insisted that the stream should be kept open, and if the bill were passed no appropriation could be re- ceiyed from Congress. MT. Mathis in sisted that bridges of more value than
 the stream which is not subject to navigation, and cannot be made so by S4.00G d year out of the pork barrel"
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Funds To Fioht Rate Case.

The Bush bill authorizing the Ar kansas Railroad Commission to con- tinue in the federal rate cases which were postponed last year because of lack of funds, and appropriating S20,. 00a for this expense passed as amend ed, limiting the amount of attorney fees to S10.000.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Fund For Probe Asked

Washington.-Co Congress was asked by the Federal Trade Commission for ar appropriation of s400,o00 for the food supply and price investigation to be undertaken by the commission at President Wilson's direction. The appropriation has been approved ny the president, and preliminary work by the commission already is under way.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
AudltorlaI System Bill Passes.

The Sims bill to provide for a sys- tenn of auditing for all state offices and departments WAS passed It pro. yides for the work to be done under the supervision of the State Bank De partment. The house previously pass ed the Smead bill. providing for a state comptroller to be appointed by the governor Both bills are designed 10 reach the same end and the gov ernor will decide which is to become law
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Support For President

New York-Support of the govern ment in the adoption of vigorous and adequate measures to protect our citi- zens and defend their rights on land and sea and to provide for the de fense of the country" was pledged to President Wilson by the National Ex- eeutive Committee of the League to Enforce Peace
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Make Students Officers.

State College. Pa.-Students e Pennsylvania State College who have had military training have been ask. ed to apply for commissions in the United States Marine Corps Cap- tain A. E. Ahrens. IT. & A, detailed to State College as professor of mili- tary science, announced that he had been instructed by the War Depart ment to bring the matter to the at tention of the graduating class.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
BILLS APPROVED BY GOVERNOR.

  No 1 tMoncreProvidng for borrowing s75ooOo place St a a B. of tn collect of 2 (Meador)Esabishing Clark a drain ageD Dstre o be as of
  No )- 1911 the and Iawren District No
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Aanpton Roads Closed

Norfolk. Va.-Hampton Roads fenced by a great steel net, is closed to all shipping at night under an or der issued by Rear Admiral Mclean, eommandant of the naval district. Certain known American vessels in the coastwise or Chesapeake Bay trade will be permitted to enter or de- part up to o'clock at night, but other craft will be barred after dark ness until daylight.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
To Aid Women Workers.

Arkansas and Representative Heating of Colorado introduced identical bills to prohibit interstate shipment of goods made in whole or in part by women employed more than eight hours a day or more than six days a week
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Promotion On Merit

Washington-An executive order directing that appointment of postof fee inspectors be apportioned equita- bly, among the states and the politi- cal parties. that promotions be made only on merit basis. was issued by President Wilson on the recommen- dation of Postmaster General Burle- son.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Discuss Hospital Probe Bill.

The bill by Mir. Davis of Columbia to provide for the appointment of committee 10 investigate charges with reference to the administration of affairs and treatment of patients at the State Hospital for Nervous Dis. eases, was taken up. MT Davis said that conditions are such that there must be an investigation to protect the good name of the state. He said he believed it could be completed in 15 or 20 days.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01

-Four business houses and two resi- dences burned church and six other dwellings caught. brick store badly damaged and the stock injured by re- moval. is the toll of a disastrous fire al Kensett, four miles east of Searcy supposed to have been caused by sparks blown from an engine or from a kiln for refuse at stave factory The fire ragged fiercely for two hours, the flames being spread by high wind. The stores occupied one block. Tine dwellings burned are two blocks away, and other buildings at great CT distance.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Fix comnissioners, Fees.

The house passed bill by Senator Ponder to regulate the fees that shall be paid throughout the state to com missioners in chaneery for making sales The only opposition was on the part of MT Stevens and a few others, who considered the rates too low. The bill provides for the follow ing scale of fees 10 be paid commis sioners: $f to s5o0 sales, s10; $500 to S2.500; $t5: $2,50o to 5000. s20, S5.- GOO to $10.000, $25: s1O.000 to 10000. S3o. s20.ooo to S35.000, s35; $35. GOO or more, one=tenth Of one per cent
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Is Financially Prepared

Washington.-The nations finances are mobilized to meet any situation, in the opinion of the Federal Reserve Board, whose precautionary measures undertaken upon the severance of di. plomatic relations with Germany are believed to cover every contingency that may arise.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Would Create New States.

Charleston, w. Va.-A resolution was introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates to create new state from Ohio. Brooke, Hancock and Marshall counties. to provide suffi- cient revenue to pay the Virginia deht judgment.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Agree On Vocational Rill

Washington.-The Senate agreed to the conference report on the admins tration vocational education bill and il now goes to President Wilson for approval. A system of education in agriculture. trades and industries is to be administered, in cooperation with the states.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Pass HlqhWaY Bill.

The bill of MT. Shockley of Saline for the organization of the Little Rock and Hot Springs Highway Dis trict was passed unanimously The commissioners named are: E. o. Bag ley of Pulaski, ". s. Sorrels of Gar land and George F. Buzbee of Saline.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Continues Relief Work.

Berne, Switzerland-Th Swiss Federal Council has proposed that leading Swiss citizens be ready to continue the Belgian and French re lief work if the American Relief Com mission retires from Belgium and northern France.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
To Bridge The St. Francis.

Hr, Elliott of Lee introduced a bill to provide for the organization of an improvement district in Marianna and Lee county to build bridge over the St. Francis river near Marianna.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
TOLD IN 4 FEW LINES.

Machinery, including boiler, steam drills and large air compressor. for an up-to-date development plant. were unloaded at Melville for the Twink ling Star mine. six miles north. The who have had prospect work going on for several months with good results. A shaft is being sunk to the ore levels demonstrated by drilling A mill is contemplated.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
diS1rict

w. F Eatman. of the Harrison Land Office, says that nearly all homestead. CTS who received permission to ab- sent themselves from their hone steads last winter are now returning to work their places. The govern ment allows them five months vaca- tion each year
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Add 1s7 Pensioners To List.

By the Special Pension Committee. to enroll the names of 1S7 veterans and widows on Confederate pension list at s100 a month.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01

Officials of the Cotton Belt rail road passed through BeardeE on a tour of inspection They made care fnl survey of the Bearden gravel pit, ard think they will again open this pit for ballast
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
pisappointed. Kills Self.

Chicago.-Earl Albert. aged II, shot and killed himself because his mother would not allow him to attend a co fereGce ot boy sceuta
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Paper Plant On Fire

Watertown. N Y.-Fire in the mill of the International Paper Company caused upward of s1oOOOO damage uo the plant.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01

Is is expected that several miles of paving will be laid at RusselIville dur ing the coming spring and summer Two paving districts have been or ganzec and sanctioned by the City Council
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01

The committee in charge of the di- rection of the proposed north and south highway through Polk county has called a meeting at the office of its chairman, Judge J. J. Alley, at Mena, al which it is expected steps will be taken to circulate petitions for the formation of the improvement district.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01
Navioation Is Resumed

Madrid, via Paris s-Navigation be- tween Spain and the Philippine Is. lands has been resumed
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01

The Forrest City Commercial Club received a carload of Glenside Short horn cattle-14 heifers and Is bulls. 10 be distributed among the leading farmers and stock men of St Francis county as the first step in the im- provement of the live stock in this section.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01

The Pekin Stove Company is un- loading a new stave mill at Alpena Pass. It will be installed in big body of white oak IS miles southwest of this place The product will be shipped from this place.
The Monticellonian., 1917-03-01

David A Gates, deputy commissions CT of internal revenue, is being urg- cd by a number of prominent citizens in Desha county to permit the use of his name as a delegate to the com. ing constitutional convention Mir Gates legal residence is in Desha county