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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

ATTORNEY GENERAL ARBUckLE
HANDS DOWN DECISION Ex-
PLANNING NEW LAW.
COUNTY JUDGES EMPOWERED
It is Also Held That No Assessor Can
Change His Assessment After They
Have Been Turned In, Even If An
Error Is Discovered.

l4illlt NUN
BY the act Of the recent Legislature
abolishing Equalization Boards the
power of passing on appeals of prop.
erty holders from the action Of tax as
SCISSORS is in the hands of county
judges, according 70 an opinion of At
torney General John D. Arbuekle. re-
ouested by County Judge Lee Miles
and received by him.
Mr.. Arbuckle holds that any error
or injustice may be corrected by the
county Judge. provided the aggrieveG
person shall file his petition with the
court during the term next succeeding
the assessment No appeal filed after
the adjournment of the term of court
may be allowed, and no petition for
adjustment may be entertained after
the fourth Wednesday In October of
any year.
Another question passed upon by
the attorney relates to the payment Of
tax upon property destroyed by fire
Immediately and before the time when
payment of taxes should be made. The
dllOIHtN general IOluS llldl tic LiA
must be paid. as the assessment is
made upon the state OF the property
at the time of assessment and not for
future periods.
The attorney general also holds that
no assessor has the power to change
hs assessments after they have been
turned in, even though error is dis
covered In such case the tax must
be paid, but the property holder may
go before the County Court and sub
init proof. which, if satisfactory. the
court may issue an order for the re-
funding of the tax found to be IN
error.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Incorporation Matters.

Articles of incorporation were filed
by the George E. Shelton Produce
Company of 422 East Markham street.
authorizing a capitalization of $50, 900.
of which $4,000 is paid in. The com
pany will engage in a wholesale and
retail produce business. and is au-
thorized to handle groceries, dry goods
and other merchandise.
The ceKausler Company of
Tongin Spur. Lee county, capitalized
at $4,000, will engage in the real es-
tate business.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
New Bookkeeping System.

Form record books and voucher
books are now being prepared by the
Auditorial Department for use in the
state departments and institutions.
and are expected to be ready at an
early date. The record books will be
used for disbursement reports OF ap-
preparations made By the 1917 Legis-
lature, and will include all expendi-
lures of the present biennial period.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Mexicans Insult EIau.

Ell Paso-Two Mexicans caused a
small riot when they insulted the
American flag by throwing it on the
pavement in the Mexican quarter and
stamping on it. Francisco Aguilar,
said to be a captain in the Carranza
army, was fined 5000, and his COM
panion, a resident of Ell Paso. VINO
was less active, was fined 500.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Norfolk. Va.-Captain Kehrer of the
Austrian steamer Budapest. seized by
the United States authorities at New.
port News. admitted he wrecked the
engines and machinery of the steam.
err He is detained at the local Immi
grafton Bureau.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
POSTPONE Bridqe PAGEANT.

Memphis, Tenn.-The pageant
planned to be held next month in cele-
bration of the completion of the Hara-
the Mississippi river here, has been
postponed until after the termination
of the war. The bridge was construct
ed at cost of approximately $4,000
600.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Members of the State Guard on
duty at the state capitol fired eight
shots at an unknown intruder.
The man approached the building
from the west side, and was going to-
ward the military department He
was ordered to halt by Charles Crit
fin, sentinel No attention was paid
to the order. but when ordered the
second time, according to militiamen,
the intruder turned and fed, running
north. Griffin, on sentinel duty on the
west side of the building, opened fire
at the fleeing man, and the shots at
tracted Joseph Levy. sentinel on the
north side of the building. The two
guardsmen fired eight shots at the
man as he disappeared in the dark
ness. The capitol also contains the
state arsenal.
An important announcement relative
to status of militiamen who fail to
pass the physical examination was
made The men unable to pass the
examination will be mustered into the
federal service, their status remaining
the same as those men passing After
being mustered in they will be given
discharges and furnished with trans
portation to their homes.
Eleven men of Company f failed in
medical examination Several, on sec
ond examination, may be passed,
however, on waivers granted on slight
physical defects.
Orders have been received by mill
tia officials to dismantle and seal all
amateur wireless plants of the state
which already have not been dis
mantled.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Put Pen On Cash Basis.

Plans were begun at a conference
between Governor Brough and George
w. Rogers, c. p. Perrie and Charles
S. Mccain, local bankers. representing
the Little Rock Clearing House, by
which the penitentiary will be put on
a cash basis. II is estimated that this
would reduce penitentiary expendi-
lures by $4,000 during the biennial
period that will end with the coven-
ing OF the 1919 Legislature.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
First Regiment Modified.

MOBILIZATION of the First Arkansas
Infantry at Fort Roots has been com
pleted with the arrival OF the First
Regiment Band of Hope and Com
pany of Warren. The regiment has
approximately LOO men and So off,
GERS.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

The College of Agriculture and the
agricultural extension service of the
University of Arkansas has issued
circular giving the vital points in the
report of the conference that met in
st. Louis TO consider the agricultural
situation. This circular tells in con-
else form what to do and how to do it.
1t will be mailed out this week .
almost 10000 farmers in all parts of
Arkansas.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
BRIDGE Guard Shoots Man.

Cairo, Ill-A man was shot and
wounded on the Thebes bridge over
the Mississippi river by a member of
the Illinois National Guard. He had
refused to halt when challenged by
the guard He said he was Z. II.
Reeee, a blacksmith of Murfreesboro,
III
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Citv To Give AirpIane,

Charleston, S. CAS- a display OF
It's patriotic spirit, Charleston viii
give an $4,000 airplane TO the govern
ment as an expression from the Cit
zens. Fred c. Peters. collector 81
port, is the originator of the move
ment
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
One Ship Not oamaaed.

Newport News-Tne prompt action
in Selling the German steamer Area.
dia while the crew was asleep fore
stalled any attempt to damage he
ship. Guards were stationed in the
engine room and forecastle before the
Germans were awakened. The ship
is in good conditions.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
School Elections Same.

In response to many letters from
school districts relative to the laws
governing elections in such districts
John d. Arbuckle. attorney general
sent out several letters briehng the
laws. Mr.. Arbcukle said that the last
Legislature made no change in the
manner of holding school elections.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
POSTPONE Sims, Trial.

The trial of former Senator Samuel
C. Sims of Hazen. under indictment
for bribery and soliciting brides. or.
iginally set for April IA. was postpon-
ed by agreement in First Division Cir
cult Court. May is the new date
for the trial.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Surveyors began the survey OF the
misunderstanding Highway from
McGehee south. This work will be
pushed rapidly. and several crews OF
engineers will be put to work this
week and the work will be rushed to
completion.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Celebration PLANNED.

Paris.-A great national demonstra-
ton to mark the entry of the United
States into the European war was pro-
posed TO the French government. II
was suggested that the demonstration
should be of popular character. in
order to enable all the French people
to participate.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Relief For BeIOians.

Washington Ex-senator Sterling Of
South Dakota introduced bill to ap
propriate s25 100000 for the relief OF
Belgians made dependent by the war
to be disbursed by the American re
lief commission
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
No Cold STORAGE Euqs.

Washington-Pra the entire
stock of eggs held in storage through
the winter was exhausted March
only 5000 cases remaining from the
1 900, 900 cases held last August 1, thS
federal Bureau of Markets announced
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Mould Mobilize Bows

Topeka, Kan.-Immediate mobiliza-
ton of 10000 schoolboys between the
ages of Is and 20 to get maximum
food production from Kansas this
year and next is urged in statement
by ]. c. Mohler, secretary of the
State Board of Agriculture.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Restrict Cotton Maxine.

Stockholm.-As the result of Ameri-
cas- entrance into the war, represen-
tatives of Sweden's cotton mills have
decided to restrict production sharp.
ly in order 70 afford employment as
long as possible to the operatives.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Panama Offers To Aid.

Panama.-The president of the Re-
public of Panama. DR.. Ramon Valdez.
signed a proclamation committing
Panama unreservedly to the assist
ance of the United States in the de-
Tense of the canal.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
paws Hiuh For Ducks.

Albany. n. Y,-Henry c. Phipps
paid the State Conservation Commits
sion $4,000 in settlement OF fines
against him of illegally trapping will
ducks at his estate at Wantaugh. L. I
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

r. l.. Brawner. editor and publisher
OF the Heber Springs Headlight, a
weekly newspaper. has purchased a
linotype, which will be installed in
the near future
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Had Property In Texas.

Waco, Tex. Won BethmannH oll
veg, German imperial chancellor
sold part of the property he has own
ed in Waco for many years to A. Col
win. a cotton man, for s7,700.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Washington readiness
to pilot the administra ton Leader
Kitchin announced his war projec,
through the House
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

S. A. McAdoo of Central has com
pleted arrangements to build a coal
mine on the William Ebenborn prop
erty, two and three-quarters miles
south of Central.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Residents of Ell Paso community
are planning to practice practical pa
triotism by raising the largest crops
of corn, potatoes, cabbage, sorghum
and hogs ever produced here. School
children will raise acres of potatoes
and tomatoes.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
City MaY Sell Food.

Chicago majority of the City
Council wants the City of Chicago to
engage in buying and selling ice, coal
and food as a war measure.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

The company of the Arkansas Ma
tional Guard being organized at Mon
ticello has enlisted IS and the men
from Hamburg and Crosset will in
crease it to 80.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

A mass meeting was held at Nc
Gehee for the purpose of beginning a
campaign for raising feed and food on
farms, vacant lots and back yards.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Bonds of Road Improvement District
No. 1, to the amount of $4,000 were
sold to the Lawrence County Bank
at Walnut Ridge for 101. 40. District
No sold $4,000 worth of bonds to
the same bank at 101.05.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

]. w Williamson of Guion has late
ly discovered large deposit of high
grade manganese on one of his farms
a mile below here.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Submarine Base On Canal

Washington.-An estimate of ST..
573,950 for a submarine base on the
Atlantic side of the Panama Canal was
submitted to the Senate.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

The Tallette school closed with
graduating exercises. The two grad
yates are n M. Brown and Miss Lucy
L. Graves. The commencement ad-
dress was made by DR.. j. B. Byrd OF
Fort Smith.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

During the last few days cattle in
this section of the White River coun-
try are being driven to the open range.
Grass has made a strong growth and
the range is in good condition.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Sixty students of the Arkansas
State Normal at Conway volunteered
to join company of guards. r. f.
Womack and G. Daniel Estes of the
Normal, who have had military train
ing in the University of Arkansas,
will be in charge.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

chautauqua association has been
formed at MeGehee. with NJ A Tuck.
er, president, and S P. Dixon, secre-
tary-treasurer. McGehee will have a
five-day chautauqua, beginning June
s. Advertising and ticket selling conf
mittees have been appointed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
Taxpayers Granted lime.

Gov Brough extended taxpaying
time until April Is in the counties Of
Spring. Mississippi. Howard, Benton
and Nevada.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

E. B. Treece, manager of the Elec-
trio Theater at Marshall has contract
ed for a course of lyceum entertain
ments to Begin next fall.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

James Armstrong. who left Magno-
ia for Oklahoma about II years ago,
and who is now a member OF the
Court of Appeals of Oklahoma, is now
many times a millionaire. according TO
the Oklahoma City News, because Of
an oil gusher producing many thou
sands of oil daily which has been
brought in on his land southeast of
Newkirk.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

A food and feed" campaign for
Cross County was given substantial
impetus at Wynne when the farmers,
merchants and bankers met to dis
cuss ways and means for the county
to feed itself
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Preparations are being made for the
third annual contest of the Northeast
Arkansas Contest Association. which
will be held in Newport April 20 to p.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

A contract for 100000 leather gun
sings for the United States army,
costing more than $4,000. was award
ed by the government at Rock Island,
ILL.,, to the Voss- Barbee Manufacturing
Company of Little Rock.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Marshal Walter Smith of Beebe seiz-
ed a gallon of alcohol, consigned to a
local man.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Drilling on the well of the Ozark
Oil and Gas Company has ceased, o
await the arrival of more casing. At
100 feet the drill is in salt water.
II is believed that gas is present, and
it is said that the brine is oily.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

The FL Dorado Foundry and Ma
chine Company has received a letter
of thanks from the War Department
for the offer of the use of the plant
if necessary during the present war.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

An appropriation of 81 200 for fight
ing cattle ticks was made at a spe-
cial meeting of the Crawford County
Levying Court held at Van Buren,, in
response to a request made by Judge
Starbird There were but three votes
against the proposition
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Viola Hall, aged 16 years, OF Fay
etteville, was sentenced by Judge
Frank A. Youmans of the United
States District Court TO Is months in
the girls industrial school at Wash
ington. 1t is alleged she stole let.
ter and forged an Endorsement to q
money order in the letter to cash the
latter.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

The citizens of Ouachita. Columbia
and Lafayette counties have organic
ed to build about so miles Of hard SUR
face road.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

c. NJ. Henderson and Arthur Hen
derson, living at Vaughn, three miles
south of Centerton. received the high.
est price on record for scrub cattle
recently when they sold bunch to
Ketchum fOkla.) stockmen for an
average of $40 a head.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Ruby Winsted, formerly Of
Yoacum, Ark, is now one of the sue
cessful merchants of Reeds Springs,
Mo.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

A home training camp is being or
ganized in Helena. Spanish War vet
Grams were asked by the business
men to make the necessary prepare
tons, and men who have had college
military training are aiding in the
WORK.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

The Lesser-Goldman Cotton Com.
pany of st. Louis, has bought a site
and will begin at once to erect a new
cotton compress and four warehouses
at Fort Smith with a capacity of S.
600 bales each.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

The Rockwell Manufacturing Com
pany, whose plant at Camden burned
recently, has definitely decided to
rebuild.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Plans for the organization of home
guard are being made by Attorney ].
A. Weas, who has been appointed re-
cruiting officer in Argenta. Blanks for
enlisting may be received from Mr.
Weas. Men desiring to enlist must
be above the age of 35.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

A buzzard, wearing small bell
hung around it's neck, was seen near
Nimrod.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Owen Kendrick of Cotter was
the first woman to pay her poll tax In
Baxter county.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-04-19
County JUDGE Named.

Gov Brough appointed Sam Parsley
county Judge of Madison county to
succeed S. L. Young, who died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

nery Store" twill prove an interesting trip For the sunny spring days banded Panamas for the kid dies most unusual at 250 These banded in the prettiest and newest of spring colors. Mir. Loeb t'klaxons' warning that the last of those remarkable auto hats for LOO will be sold today They remarkable hats too, for 100. Sports coors of silkette in hobby plaids and figures. Made just for autoing and fit the head snugy for auto tourists. It's always problem choosing becoming millinery for the young miss of 1G thereabouts But simplify that problem with splendid assortment of new two tone models in large shapes with satin crowns priced 375.
 The tailleur will agree that the South American Panamas in mannish blocks, and the Jap Bangkoks, natural and in spring colors, very smart and reasonable at prices which range from 1000 to 15.00
 And it is remarkable what pretty dress hats there here at prices ranging upward from 8.75 These are daintily trimmed with flowers gibbons and combna- tions many blacks, many colors, many shapes.
 (2d FIoor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
St. Patrick s Day Favors and Novelties Fourth Floor Put the Spirit Into St. Patrick s Day Parties With DennisOn's S St. Patrick Day Novelties
 (4th FIoor)
Kayser's silk gLoues SIPS, offer a full season
 Of seruice

This is one season when women should not experi- ment in gloves-ther are so many unreliable qualities on the market that they should safeguard their purchase by buying Kayser's superior gloves, guaranteed and beau- tiful.
 The 1.25 Kayser gloves offer a wide assortment of new colors, along with black and white. Some of these have fancy wristlets and many have the very desirable heavy fancy stitched backs in contrasting colors.
 (Maln FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Bed spreads S1.5O

63x9O dimity bed spreads especially adapted for sum- mer wear, for leepin g porches, bungalows, etc. At 1.50 each many good house keepers will not be satisfied to buy one of these spreads.
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Spring neckwear
 SIPS

Stylish new collars in all the
 sports colors, including shad- ow lawn, the new shade of green. These are embroid- cred, hemstitched and lace trimmed, in the new square back shape. (Msln Floer)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Store Closes 6 D. m. Saturday 9 D. ID.
Lunches at the Fountain
 (NIain Floor
Mems Spring hats $2 Hats that .ue ask you to see-but tt tOonf be
 necessary to ask you to buy them

According to the ordinary 200 hat standard here is hat for 200 that is head and should CTS above any you've seen before.
 Not bit of trouble for you to step into the Store for Men and be convinced what help and saving it will mean in the future to know where to go for real style and value Tn mems hats.
 The new ones we are showing now are in the blocks that sit on mans head as if they belonged there And in each good shape the color choice offers pearl, seal tan, green slate and black. 's'''s ''f "s'-'''' ''''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

In the third place shoe filters taught to fit shoes scientifically and would rather miss sale than permit accept pair of shoes that would cause trouble Aside from the physical pain shoes that do not fit properly cannot possibly properly, it is to advantage well as yours to insist proper fitting Among the models showing today permit to suggest the fol lowing for you:
 Colonial pumps of black glazed kid forepart and white ld quarter heel and buckles 7.50.
 white kid opera pump, made by Laird Schober, with turn sole and Louis heol, 8.O0
 patent leather turn sole pump, with white throat and trimming, turn sole, Louis heel, 600. white kid dress pump with white metal ornament turn sole and Louis heels, 750.
 white kid opera slipper with black sole and black trim ming, very smart turn soe Louis heel 75O. black kid high tongue effect pump offering perfect ft one of Laird Schobers finest models 800.
 white eignskin nump opera type, square throat turn sole, Louis heels, 5.00 Sma'n r00V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Here s an unusual Spring union suit for
 women for 59c

A union suit as good in qual- ity as was ever before sold at this moderate price. Closed style, shell knee, in all regu- lar sizes.
 Also at 59c splendid line of pink union suits of good quality lisle and all regular sizes for women. (2d Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Yelling by the yard
 35c and Csc

At 35c we offer our Challenge veil. It is the best that money can buy at moderate price, and in style, design and service the most remarkable veil we have ever had for 35c the yard
 At 65c our by-the-yard yelling offers choice of springs newest colors and meshes. Some bordered, some in allover designs.
 Crepe chiffon auto Deils hen1n1ed and hen1stitch- ed, full size, complete range of colors, SI.75
 (Second FIoor)