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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
UNABLE TO SEE THE JOKE
Indiana Men Indignant at Trick Which
Caused Them to Travel Far
Out Of Their Way.

During a recent period of rainy
weather and bad roads in Brown
county, some young men played a
joke on many travellers on the Bel
mont-Bloomington pike. At a
swampy place in the road the mud
had become very deep, but was not
impossible. The young men found
a COW that had died. They cut off
her head and tail and placed them in
the mud hole, making it appear that
the COW had mired down and died.
Hundreds of travellers in all kinds
Of vehicles came to the mud hole
and ON seeing the cows head and
tail protruding from the mud, would
turn around and drive back and take
an old road, five miles out of the
way, to get back to the main pike.
After learning of the joke, several
of the victims we're so indignant they
went to Nashville and consulted a
lawyer with view to prosecuting
the jokers. They were advised to
let the matter drop.-lndianapolis
News
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
RARE FIND OF INDIAN RELICS
Discovery Recently Made in Georgia
viii Undoubtedly Prove Interest
ina TO Antiqusrians.

What is said to be the most varied
and remarkable collection Of utensils
used by the primitive Indians, to-
gether with the red mans bones, that
has ever been unearthed in the VI
cinity of Augusta, Ca, during the
present century has just been discov-
cred by Chester E. Story, who has
made close study Of ethnolOgy and
anthropology.
This find was made by Mr.. Story
while walking on the banks OF the
Savannah river. He was attracted
to the scene of the discovery by what
seemed to be a strange-shaped mold
of clay protruding from the earth at
point where a construction gang
had been making excavations for the
river levee.
Using his fingers, Mr.. Story un-
earthed a clay pipe almost intact.
He dug deeper in the soft earth and
soon brought forth quite collection
of bones, bric-a-brac and utensils OF
various sorts. In the list he had the
following: Fourteen arrowheads, one
spearhead, two celts (tomahawks)
two pipes, pottery fragments, flakes
of flint, human bones and teeth, ami
NAL bones (leg of deer and a boar''
tusk).
Beneath the pile, which was founc
in an area of less than five square
feet, Mr.. Story unearthed a bed Of
Goals. Many of the Goals had come
near the surface and we're mingled
with the bones.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
ODD VIEWPOINT.

One woman in the audience had
her own IDEAS about Julian Eltinge,
the famous impersonator of feminine
types.
"Wouldn't it be great fun to be
married to a man like that?' she
said to her husband.
"You mean because he is good
looking?"
"No; YOU are good-looking enough
to suit me-"
"Then what do you mean?"
"Think what a novelty it would be
to be able to dress in the Paris gowns
your own husband wears to work. =
Youngstown Telegram.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
inactivity Causes Constipation.

Lack Of exercise in the winter is a
frequent cause of constipation. You
feel heavy, dull and listless, your
complexion is sallow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb. Clean up this
condition at once with DR.. King s
New Life Pills, a mild laxative that
relieves the congested intestines
without gripping. A dose before re-
firing will assure you full and easy
movement in the morning. 25c. al
your Druggist. Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
Maybe.

Something should be done for bald
headed men,"
"Yesf'
They don't get a square deal in this
world"
Perhaps not"
But Just wait. Some of these days
a corking good love story is going to be
written about hald-headed hero"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
Sunshine and Shadow.

Even the judge wept when the
chorus girl plaintiff told the story Of
her life"
II dare say ehe gloom in that court
room was profound"
Eyes. But everybody was soon smil-
ing again when her lawyer began read
ing love letters written TO her by the
millionaire defendant"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
INCONSISTENT.

"And you won't buy that antique
chair | got from you ten years ago?'
mo, it would be of little use to
me in its present condition"
"What do you mean? It's more
antique than ever now."-Louisville
Courier-JOurnal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
WHAT'S IN A NAME7

"Who is that misunderstanding
girl, the one with the high forehead
and the square jaw"
Eff"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
HIS sNARL.

"Come on. Hiram don't you want
to see the ossifed mani"
"Naw. | kin show you a whole
town Of EN-"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
STONE WALT

Novice Why do they call it Wall
street?
Loser-Bump up against it and
you'll find out.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
NOT m HER SET.

as your wife going TO give any
parties this winter1"
II don't know,' answered Mr.
Cumrox. "She never invites me-"
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
ALLIES NEED HALF A
 BILLION A MONTH
PRACTICALLY ALL WILL BE SPENT IN THE UNITED
 STATES.

Washington.-Pre reports to the Treasury Department, upon which Secretary MeAdoo will base his recommendation to the president as To the size of the first bond issue un- der the s7000,000.00O war finance law indicate that the United States will DC called upon to finance the allies 10 the extent of at least S400, 100000 and possibly $500, 900 month.
 The tentative program also calls for the expenditure of virtually every dol lar of the borrowed money in this country for foodstuffs. munitions, coal, clothing, railway equipment and other supplies.
 The estimates, still incomplete and subject to revision, indicate the fol lowing entente needs:
 For Great Britain, $200, 900, GOO to s250, O00000 month; for France, from S100,000000 to $125,000,000; for Rus sia sum undetermined, but up to $l00,000,000 a month. depending large ly upon the ability of manufacturing plants in this country to meet her de- mands; for Italy, about $50,000,000 month.
 Should these requirements be met in their entirely the $3,000 100000 availa- ble for lending the allies would be ex- hausted in from six to seven and one half months. It is likely, however, that the preliminary estimates can be pared down to point where the huge loan could be made to cover require ments, possibly for one year.
 Indications were not lacking that MT. McAdoo would consider favorably the suggestion that he offer within 10 days another s250,000,000 block of treasury certificates to the banks of the country through the federal re- serve banks.
 Should the government decide to finance the allies to the extent of S500.000,000 month, approximately $l,000. .0000 900 would be needed to meet requirements prior to June 30, when the first proceeds of the bond issue probably will be available
 Secretary McAdoo is favorably in- clined to the liberal use of the certifi- cates of indebtedness as a means for easing the strain upon the country's finances in connection with the bond issue.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Incarceration Matters,

The National Underwriters Com pany of Indiana filed articles of ineor- poration under the laws of Arkansas. naming Frank Kincaid of Little Rock agent. The company's assets in Ar kansas are less than s10,00o
 The Rand-McNally Company of H. linois brought the list of foreign pub. fishing companies who have filed ar. tieles e incorporation under the laws if Arhahsas within the past week LID to six Robert E. Wait of Little Rock was named agent
 \ certificate of dissolution of the LitIe Rock Oil and Gas Company, a local corporation, was recorded in County Court by w w. Dickinson. president, and R. H. Thompson, secre- tary.
 Bacharach Cigar Co.,. Little Rock, s 900 capital. sl.000 subscribed, David M Bacharach president-treasurer. E. L. Ehrman vice president, Leon II. Glass secretary.
 Buick Auto Sales Company, T. l.. Lovett president. named changed 10 the Pine Bluff Buick Auto Sales Com pany.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Washington. Both Senate and House voted approval of the admins tration's proposal to raise a great war army on the principle of selectiye eonscription, voting down by over whelmng majorities the volunteer army amendments around which op- ponents of the administration plan had centered their fight.
 In the Senate the vote on the volun- teer amendment was 69 to IS and in the House it was 279 to 9S, supporters of conscription marshaling a strength which surprised even administration leaders.
 Whether Congress finally would ac- cept the staff's recommendations re- garding the ages between which con scription should apply appeared more uncertain. In the Senate the bills stipulation that men between 19 and 25 should be liable to the draft was changed to make the minimum 21 and the maximum 27 The House voted down all proposed changes in the mil itary committee recommendation that the limits be fixed at 21 and 40.
 Among the more important amend ments adopted in the house was one empowering the president to exempt from the draft in his discretion, per sons engaged in agricultural work; another would require each state 70 furnish quota of men apportioned onanr1i.ao o fa r+, other provides that mo bounty shall be paid to induce any person to en- list and that mo person liable to military service shall hereafter be permitted or allowed to furnish suo- stitute for such service"
 In the Senate there was a lonS de- bate over the proposal to prohibit the sale or possession of intoxicating ll- quor during the war. Several amend ments were adopted, including one to make it unlawful to sell or give liquor to officers or men in uniform or to members of Congress or other off cials, and then the Senate reversed itself and adopted a substitute simply forbidding the sale of liquor to sol diers in uniform and giving the presi- dent wide discretionary authority to make other prohibition regulations.
 Another long debate was evoked over amendments by Senator Thomas and Lafollette to exempt from con seription those having aconscien- tious objections" to military service. Roth were defeated without a roll call, and the bills exemption proposals left unchanged.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
ARKANSAS INFANTRY
 LEAVES FORT ROOTS
ERECTS ITS TENTS ON NEW CAMP SITE, oNE-RALF MILE
 OF OLD LOCATION.
PROMOTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED
Supplies and Ratiens For Troops Not at Fort and For Troops To Arrive Later Are Received Daily-4,G00
 Additional Men Expected.
Little Rock


 The First Arkansas Infantry, sta- toned at Fort Roots the past month, broke camp and erected it's tents on the new camp site, one-half mile north. Barracks for the officers re- serve corps will be erected on the old site of the First Pigments camp.
 Two promotions in the First Regi- ment were announced. k. k. Mobley of Hope, on the national guard re- serve, was transferred into active ser vice and appointed second lieuten- ant L. A Durham, sergeant in the Blytheville company, was promoted to scond lieutenant, vice Fred B. Smith. kaamoted Lieut. Mobley succeeded Cell Dildy, promoted. Neither of the new second lieutenants has been a. signed.
 Supplies and rations for the troops now at the fort and for troops to ar rive later are being received daily. Erection of buildings is beginning in earnest, and within the next 10 days the camp will be ready to receive at least 4,000 additional men.
 l.. P Berry Jr, of Marion. adjutant general of the state during Gov. Pin dall's administration. and w. H. Bur nett of Earle passed the examination to enter the officers reserve corps, which will begin training at Fort Roots May S.
 Although nothing officially has been received from Washington. it was being predicted that recent develop ments indicate Fort Roots is to be made a permanent training camp, and that large number of troops will be stationed there continually.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
GERMAN SUBMARINE
 SUNK BY U. s. SHIP
CAPTAIN RICE SAYS AMERICAN SHIP MONGOLIA FIRED FIRST
 GUN OF WAR OF U. S.

London.-Captain Rice of the Amer lean Steamship Mongolia, which has arrived at the British port, told the Associated Press that the Mongolia had fired the first gun of the war of the United States and sunk German submarine
 The naval gunners on board made a clean hit at 1000 yards. The peri scope was seen to be shattered.
 The submarine, Captain Rice said, was about to attack the great liner in British waters on April 19. He declar- ed there was absolutely no doubt that the U-boat was hit and that there was every reason to believe it was de- stroyed.
 Even more pertinent fact as re- gards the ultimate fate of the subma- rine was that the shell disappeared immediately after the hit was made. The captain stated that shell always ricochets in the water and can be seen again unless it finds it's mark Oil also was seen on the water after the sub marine disappeared. The Mongolia was going at full speed and was long distance away when the spray and foam subsided, but from the bridge the officers observed the spot through their glasses and they are confident the submarine was sunk.
 The periscope was sighted dead ahead on the last afternoon of the voyage. The captain gave the order for full speed ahead with the inten- tion of ramming the submarine.
 The periscope disappeared and few minutes later reappeared on the ships broadside. The gunners fired, hitting the periscope squarely.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Tor est Legality.

MandamHs proceedings to test the validity of the 10-juror law passed " appeal case in the Supreme Court. Circuit Judge Hendricks of Little Rock recently declined to accept 10juror case in the case of c. A. Shiffer against the Minnequa Coope-- age Company, in which the 10 jurors returned verdict for the defendant. Judge Hendricks held the ninejuror law unconstitutional.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
LIGHTNING KILLS
 SON IF MINISTER
J. C. D. HARP, NINETEEN YEARS OLD, OF RECTOR, IS A
 BOLT VICTIM.
WAS SITTING IN WINDOW
Ills Companion, Henry Gibson, Sit ting Beside Him, Was Not Hurt, Save a Slight Shoek--Lads
 In Barn At Time.

ReCtOr.- J. C. D. Harp, nineteen. son of the Rev. J. A. Harp and wife, was struck by lightning and instantly killed while sitting in the barn at the home of NJ A. Gibson. a resident of Leonard q small town six miles east of Rector Young Harp was in company with Henry Gibson. and the two had gone to the barn to feed the stock when a cloud came up. They remained at the barn and were sitting in window about eight feet from the ground when Harp was struck He fell out the window, striking large block of wood which broke his neck Gibson was not hurt, save slight shock
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
". E. Laseter Returns.

w E.. Laseter, state supervisor of rural schools, returned from trip through Little River, Sevier, Howard and Pike in the interest of the cam paign for county superintendency i'll those counties. The question will be voted on in the school election. Satur- day, May 19
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Pays Delinquent Taxes.

Attorney General John D. ArbuCRle received a check from the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf railroad for SIS, ,S59 3s, representing the company's delinquent taxes, penalties and costs of suit for 1915. R. w Wilson of Monticello, as special attorney for the state secured judgment for this amount in the How. ard Chancery Court, and final settle ment was made. About onefourth of the gross amount will go to the state and the remainder will be apportioned among eight counties, as follows: Sc. vier, $66t.16; Hampstead, S6f8.43; Pike, s3.55S.37, Montgomery, s1,. 221.5S; Garland, $3,51129; Clark, s1.. 13S.99; Howard, s1,9916O. These amounts are exclusive of the court costs and attorney fees MT. Arbuckle returned the check to Nashville, where it will be distributed to the counties, which in turn will settle with the state.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
TOLD. IN A FEW LINES.

John R, Fordyee of Little Rock, son of Col. s. w. Fordyce, received in structions to open a campaign for en- listment in the engineer reserve corps of the United States army Hc was recommended for appointment by the chief engineer of the Wa Depart ment, notice of his selection stated.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Orders New Tax Books.

State Auditor Hogan Oliver placed a rush order for tax and assessment books in conformity with the town ship assessment act, to be used in the assessments beginning June | pro- vision in the act provides that the tax extst Ions must be made on the same DOCKS used by the assessors. Hitherto it has been the duty of the county clerk to copy the assessors lists for the use of his office and of the collector.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Assessors Meet May 10.

The meeting of the tax assessors of the various counties of the state, which was to have been held at the capitol April 26, was postponed to May 10 on account of the absence of the members of the Arkansas Tax Commission, who are conferring with the county assessors throughout the state
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Build Annex To Hospital.

I. P. Williams of Paroquet, Jack son county, was awarded the contract for the construction of the annex to the Confederate Home Infirmary, his bid being $9,7S0. The contract was awarded by the Board of Control. TRere were 13 bidders, the highest bid being s13,994 The contract for painting the building was given to Lawley X Rowe of Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
ConQicts To Raise Food.

Salt Lake City, Utah-Followin the suggestion of Governor Balnberg- ar that prisoners confined in the state penitentiary for minor offenses te released in order that they may work on farms. the State Pardon Board granted pardons to half a dozen con victs and pardoned several others. Most of the men agreed to hire out with farmers.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Russia Safe As An Ally.

Washington.-Fu encouraging reports from Russia came in a dis patch to the State Department telling of the effect of President Wilson's war address and declaring that Russia un- der the new democratic provisional government is no more likely to aban- don the war without achieving her ob- jeet than is the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
EnisconaI Fund Great.

Bosten.=The reserve fund of the Episcopal church fund, of which S5.- 100000 was sought originally has pass ed $7,500,000, Bishop William Law renee announced In time, Bishop Lawrence said, the overflow will go to aged or disabled clergy or to the wid- ows and orphans of clergymen.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Earl Beal, alias Thin Rind,' wa, arrested and put in jail at Eearle to await action by federal officers. It i, alleged that when he was offered 2 small flag to wear on his collar he threw the emblem down and cursed the government. He has a wife and two children.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Will Leave For Washinoton.

John H, Page, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture. and pr. c. W. Garrison, state heahh officers, left for Washington, D. C., 70 confer with government authorities regarding state cooperation in war measures.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
c. c. Reid Is Appointed.

C. C. Reid of Little Rock, former congressman from this district, was appointed a member of the State Board of Charities and Corrections by the governor. succeeding Tillman Parks of Hope. prosecuting attorney Of his district. who resigned on ac- count of other work. Harry Hennigen of Little Rock was reappointed a member of the State Board of Ac. countants for term of three years.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Powder Plant Blows Up.

Birmingham, Ala. = Three powder workers were killed in an explositien in the Coalburg plant of the Aetna Ex plosives Company near here. The cause of the blast is not known. The victims were blown to pieces. Several workmen are believed to have been injured.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Anneals For Ecrn Crop

Washington.-An appeal to the far mers to increase the production of corn in the United tSates to the fullest extent this year in order to meet the increased demand resulting from the war emergency, was made in a state ment issued by Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Thomas Oastler was selected orator and Miss Louise Earl reader and Miss Jane Luce pianist, at a preliminary contest held at the Philadelphia High School. to represent the school in the Camden cup contest and later to com pete in the state meet held in Little Rock early in May.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
No Grain For liuuor.

ashington.-Senator Cummins in- troduced amendments to the espionage bill, prohibiting the use of grain in the manufacture of alcohol during the war and requiring food and clothing to be sold at reasonable prices.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Young Roosevelt To Ely.

Washington. Quentin Roosevelt. youngest son of Colonel Roosevelt, has enlisted in the Signal Officers Re serve Corps. He received his papers at the War Department, and will be sent immediately to the aviation school at Mineola, l.. I.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Reptlisition Granted.

Governor Brough granted the requi sition of Gov James E. Ferguson ot Texas for the return to that state oi Matthew N. Holland on charge oi swindling. The defendant is in GUS. tody at DeQueen.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
 Greece May Enter War.

New York-A cablegram quoting an Athens newspaper with the state ment that Greece is on the point of entering the war as an ally of the en- tente powers was received by the At lantis. a Greek newspaper.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Three Per Cent lnterea..

At a. meeting Of the State Deposi. tary Board, composed of Governor Trough, State Treasurer R. G. Nc Daniel, Attorney General John D. Ar buckle and John NJ. Davis, state bank commissioner, the minimum interest to be paid by banking institutions re- eeiving state money on deposit was fixed at per cent per annum, net. This is practically the same which has been paid for the past four years, but no minimum was fixed.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Memphis Bankers Will Aid.

Memphis, Tenn.-The Memphis Clearing House Association. acting for the banks of this city. sent a telegram to Secretary of the Treasury MeAdoo offering to purchase $10O0.000 of the proposed federal bond issue.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

A. c. Morris postmaster of Heber Springs, is making arrangements to ship water from his farm, six miles east of here. to outside points. The water has been analysed and is said to be superior to the sulphur waters at Heber Springs.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Apportionment of $77,1I1.2e for tick eradication work among the B counties in the infested territory in the state has been made by the Boari of Control of the College of Agricul. ture of the University of Arkansas. The fund includes an appropriation ot s40,000 by the last Legislature and money derived from the five-cent tax in 1916 and 1917.
 The board agreed to cooperate with the Northeast Tick Eradication Con- mission in furnishing men 10 assist in infested counties in that district. The money to be spent in the state is di- yided on pro rata basis of the num- Der of square miles of infested terri tory. The proportionate part for the district will be approximately s3,60o
 Unoin county received the largest apportionment. s2.77092. White conn., ty was allowed s2.670.30. the second largest sum. Pulaski gets s2,033 04
 On account of the limited funds the board will discontinue the practice or furnishing dipping solution free
 Dr. R. NJ. Cow. state veterinarian. and W. c. Lasseter. director of the Agricultural Extension Division. were authorized to decide all matters on tick eradication work in any county and appropriations to be asked of counties for such work. All persons connected with the Extension Divi. sion will be bound by their de,i- sions. Ten thousand copies of a bull. letin prepared by Dr. Cow and Dr. <. F. Wight on tick eradication. inciud- ing the rules governing the work. will be printed for distribution.