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The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
Judge z T. Wood for Chancellor

In to days Monticellonian will be found the formal announce ment of Judge z T. Wood, as a candidate for reelection to the Office of Chancellor, for this District, which position he now so honorably and acceptably fills.
 Judge Wood is one of South east Arkansas ablest lawyers and most honorable citizens. He is, at all times, a gentleman, pn the Bench and off of it, and his uniform courtesy to lawyers and litigants, in his Courts, has won for him the esteem of all who have business therein. The humblest citizen can approach him for counsel and advice, and with the assurance that his legal rights will be protected when submitted to his court for adju- lication. It is safe to say that no man ever served the people, as Judge, who stands higher in their estimation than does Judge Wood.
 He is absolutely fair, just and honorable, and his decisions have, generally, been affirmed by the Supreme Court of the State, when appeals have been taken.
 There is not man in South- eastern Arkansas who has a wider acquaintance than has Judge Wood, and it safe, also, to say there are none who have nore warm and true friends. His qualifications for the office ire universally recognized, his standing as an upright, honest citizen is unquestioned, and should the voters of his District see proper to honor him again aith the office, he will serve them justas we'll and faithfully in the future as he has in the past.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
Business Notice.

As has been the usual custom of this office, there will be nc Monticellonian issued next week on account of the Christmas hol. idays. This will be the last is. sue of the paper until January, 1918, and we now thank our friends and patrons for their pa tronage during the present year and solicit a continuance oi same in the future. Wishing each and every one of our friends a merry Christmas and happy new year we will say good-by until next year.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

I, John w. White, SheMff and Gel, lector of Drew County, will be at the following places on the dates given for the purpose of collecting the revenues of the county:
 Clear Creek Township, Old Planters. vile, Monday, January 7th.
 Spring Hill Township, Myhand School House. Tuesday, January 8th.
 Live Oak Township, Florence, We'd nesday, January 9th.
 Franklin Township, Selma, Thurs day, January 10th.
 Cominto Township, Cominto, Fri. day, January 1lth.
 Collins Township, Collins, Monday, January 14th.
 Bartholomew Township, Baxter. Tuesday, January 18th, Dermott Lum- Der Company Mill, Tuesday Jan. 18th.
 Franklin Township, Tillar, Wednes. day, January 18th.
 Live Oak Township, Winchester, Thursday, January, 17th.
 Bartholomew Township, Blissville, Friday, January 18th. s
 Bear House Township, Midway, Monday, January 2lst.
 Veasey Township, Prairie Grova Tuesday, January 22nd; Ladelle, Wy nesday, January 23rd; Lacy, Thursd January 24th.
 Crook Township, Ozment S House, Friday, January 25th.
 Saline Township, Green Hill day, January 26th; Wilmar, and Tuesday. January 28th and
 Everyone is requested to last years tax receipt with them ., ,. JOHN w. wflrE' o0iia 1l-21 If.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
MONTICELLO, ARKANSAS;

MY DEAR SIR AND FRIEND:-
 Mp official duties demand my attention, hence I shall not be able to get around to see you, nor shall I be able to attend the public speakings, so I adopt this method of extending to you my gratitude for your loyal support and friendship during my official career.
 In performing the duties of this office Chancellor of the Sec ond District of Arkansas) I have been compelled to decide against many good people and have, no doubt, made some enemies, but l have tried not to allow any in- fluences to control my decisions and have endeavored to be guid- ed solely by the principles of
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Stockhold- CTS of the Union Bank and Trust Company, of Monticello, Ark, will be held at the office of said Bank on Tuesday January 8th, 1918, at 10 O'clock A. M., for the purpose of electing a Board of eleven Directors, for ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may be brought up before the meeting.
 JAMES A. JACKSON,
 Cashier.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21

The war news of last week was anything but encouraging. The cowardly and dishonorable conduct of the Russians permit ted the Germans and Austrians to withdraw their forces from the Eastern front and hurl them with great force against the Ital- ians, and, also, the French and English on the Western front. While the allies lost some ground to the Germans they have practi- cally held their own, and the en- emy has paid a high price for little gains made. If Russia had remained true to her pledge this war now would have been over, but as it is it will take another year to end the German rule.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
Win a Battle for C Christmas.

If all the citizens in this territo. ry who give gold pieces for Christmas give, this year, instead, a United States War-Sevings Certificate, the Govern ment can place great guns on the right spot, at the right time, to save Ameri. can lives abroad.
 War Saving Certificate Stamps are s5 Government Obligations. They bear 4 per cent. COMPOUND interest, and are the best investment in the world. They cost S4.12 this December. The interest rolls up just by keeping them. They are better than gold. Let us fur nish you with them instead of gold pieces for Ghristmas.-Comme Loan & Trnst Company.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
equity and justice.

equity and justice.
 have told no one that would not be a candidate for re.elec- tion. When my opponent was thinking of entering the race he consulted me about the matter and I told him, at that time, that 1 was going to run. Afterwards, however, 1 had put into The Monticellonian that was con- templating retiring at the end of my present term, and presume that from this statement the idea got out that I would not be a candidate for reelection. I assure you that l have made no promise to nor formed any combination with anyone.
 .. When my friends over the district learned that I was think ing of retiring many of them urged me not to give up the work, and that it is my duty to allow the people to say whether or not I shall retire.
 If I have made you a faithful officer and you feel that 1 ought to3continue in the service I shall appreciate your vote, and promise that I shall endeavor ito be faithful to the trust. Yours Sincerely,
 z. T. WOOD.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
M. H. Burks Commits Suicide.

Mir. M. H. Burks, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this county, committed suicide by jumping into we'll, at his home two miles South of this city, yesterday morning. An in- feebled state of mind is attribut- ed as the cause of the act.
 The deceased is a member of one of Drew county's oldest and best families, and is survived by quite a number of relatives in this section.
 We are not advised as to the funeral arrangements at this time.
 The Monticellonion extends spmpathies to the sorrowing relatives.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
GinnerS' Report.

There were ll,54 bales of cotton counting round as half bales, ginned in Drew County, from the crop of 1917, prior to December l, 1917, as compar- ed with 12,8A bales ginned to Decem- Der 1, 1916.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
For Circuit Clerk,

To the Democratic Voters of Drew County:
 herewith announce myself as a candidate Circuit Clerk of Drew county. subject to the ae ion of the Democratic Primary Election, and will kindly appreciate your support. Respectfully. ND GOTHAM
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
tElection May 18th, Ials.,
 For Chancellor.

We are authorized to announce Hon. E. c. Hammock, as a candidate for Chancellor Of ihe Second Chsncery District of Arkansas; subject to the action of the Democratic Prima- ry election. adv
 We are authorized to announce Judge z. T. Wood as a candidate for reelection to the of- flee Of Chancellor of the Second Chancery Dis- triet of Arkansas subject to the action of the Democratic Primary election. adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
For Sheriff,

We are authorized to announce MT. John W, White as a candidate for rec lection to the of- fee Of sheriff of Drew county. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
For County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce Mir. W. H. Hardy as a candidate for County Clerk of Drew County. subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary. adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
For Assessor,

We are authorized to announce Mir. Turner
 Wells as a candidate for reelection to the l office of Assessor of Drew county, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
W arnjns Order

In the Drew Chaneery Court. Corine Coleman Plaintiff, Ike Coleman, Defendant. The defendant Ike Coleman, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Corine Coleman.
 Witness my hand and seal of said fourt, this the 9th day of Dec. 1917.
 H.c. Burks, Clsrk.
 By Gordon Lambert, c. 1l-7 it h. | V. atty
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-21
-N~cE

The 1918 assessment forl VI and Light Improvement trict No. l of Monticello, ArR is filed in my office for your il spection.
 w. H. HARDY,
 City Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02

New York. Nov. 1.-Five members Of
President Wilson's cabinet endorsed
woman suffrage in statements made
public here today by Mrs. Norman d.
r. Whitehouse, chairman Of the New
York State Woman Suffrage party.
Following are extracts from the state
ments:
Josephus Daniels
Josephus Daniels, secretary of the
navy:
The mothers of men train their
BOYS for citizens and II they are to
be trusted with the early education
and shaping of the character of the
BOYS, is there any reason on earth why
they should not be trusted with the
BALLOT"
Franklin x. Lane
Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the
interior:
II see no reason to fear woman suf-
frage. IT has not worked disaster in
California. AS a matter of political
philosophy, suffrage cannot be put
aside and as matter of wise policy it
is not to be denied"
David F. Houston
David F. Houston. secretary Of ag-
riculture:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
Pro=German Short Selling Is Now
Banned on n. Y. Stock EXCHANGE

conduct, complete details regarding
stocks borrowed and loaned, or Dor
rowed for customers. including names
stock borrowing being the basis of
short selling the committee will thus
, be able to determine whether future
transactions on the short side are of
| legitimate character
"Vieious Selling" Cause
The Board of Governors had no 9TH
er official statement to make on the
! matter than announcement of the new
regulations, but a spokesman for the
board intimated that the market had
been depressed by vicious selling or
selling from German interests" He
said that there was no intention to
place a ban on legitimate short SELL
ing, but that the committee was in
vested with full authority to proceed
against any members whose actions
may be open to criticism which might
go as far as the publication of the
names OF offenders.
The fall in stocks began about three
months ago but the severest breaks
have occurred. it was noted in Wall
Street today since the announcement
Of the Italian reverses a few days ago.
These daily declines have finally car
r:ad stocks down in many instances
TO lowest levels in 90 years. 1t is
pointed out in some quarters that the
New York Stock Exchange. now be
ing the foremost securities market in
the world. the depression of stocks
would he an object which German pur-
pose would naturally seek TO estab-
lish
The spokesman for the governors of
the exchange indicated that the ex-
change was working in complete har-
mony with the government" though in
what way the federal authorities had
taken the question up with the ex-
change was not disclosed.
Some observers have credited the de-
cision of the government to dispose
Of German owned property as one
reason for the more recent breaks but
selling Of This kind would not partake
Of bear operations, it was pointed out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
FIRST COAL SUPPLY
TO WAR WORK PLANTS

Washington, Nov. i.--Regulations
designed to restrict the use of coal
i'll industries considered non essential
to the conduct OF the war will be put
into force soon by the fuel admins
tration. The plan under cOnsidera ton
provides FOR a classification of indus
tries in the order of their importance
and the issuance of general order
to coal producers directing them to
supply first manufacturing plants en-
gagged in war work
Domestic Consumers Ahead Industry
Domestic consumers We're supplied
ahead of all industries and the reg
ulations will contain special provisions
for taking care of their requirements.
An upward revision Of coal prices
for mines which contain unusually thin
veins and for mines in the hands of
receivers to permit them to operat e
at profit is probable within few
days.
Directors of the National Gas and
Electric Association protested today to
Fuel Administrator Garfield against a
proposed order limiting the supply of
coal for electrical display signs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
Five Members President Wilson's
Cabinet Declare for Equal Suffrage

The patriotism. self-control and in
telligent action of women in the pres
ent emergency lend additional sup
port to the argument and should dis
pei any doubts fair-minded men ma
have entertained as to the wisdom of
enfranchising them"
William G. McAdoo
William G. McAdoo, secretary of the
treasury
The time has come when suffrage
should be given to the women of Am
erica. 1t should be given promptly
it should be given ungrudgingIy; it
should be given gladly. The women Of
the United States have in every way
since this war has broken out, shown
themselves qualified for the right of
suffrage"
William c. RedfieId
William c. Redield, secretary of
commerce:
Il am an earnest believer In suf-
frage for women. There are large sec
tions of our public affairs In which
women-merely because they are wom-
en-are experts. The cause of educa-
ton Is one OF these matters: another is
the whole question Of dealing with the
liquor traffic in various forms: also
questions Of child labor and Of women
In industry"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
NORWAY PROTESTS
GERMAN ATTACK
ON STEAMSHIP =

London Nov IAN E1ehanse Tel
egraph dispatch from Copenhagen says
Norway has presented a note to Ger
many in connection with the sinking of
Norwegian steamships in convoy of
neutral merchantmen which was at
tackled by German cruisers in the
North sea last month.
The note calls attention to the FAC,
that year ago. after :he sinking OF
Norwegian steamships IN the Polar
seas, Germany WAS notified TIA. the
Norwegian people would consider any
new case of the kind a Violation OF The
laws of humanity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
Enveloping Movement Fails

Tile advance of the enemy although
it has been remarkably fast. was not
quick enough to carry out the purpose
Of the military commanders of en-
Nelopne the Italians and putting them
out of battle from the Carnio Alps to
the head Of the Adriatic sea.
The Italians lost heavily in men and
guns captured-the latest German Off
cial communication asserting that
more than 1900 men and 1900 guns
We're taken by the Teutonic allies-and
also suffered terribly from hardships,
due to bad weather and lack of food
as they made their way across the
country to the Tagliamento with their
rear guards everywhere harrassing the
enemy. But Gen. Cadorna declares that
with morale of his men still splendid,
the success Of the invaders soon will be
made nil
Continued on Page 2-Coi. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
Carnegie Endo v m e n t
Calls on All Pea Ice Low
ers to Aid in War
PEACE AND NOT
CONQUEST is AIM
Path TO Durable International
Peace Now Blocked by Ger
many. Says Carnegie Execu-
tive COmmittee-Loyalty to
Allies Is Urged

New York, Nov. AT a meeting Of
the Executive Committee of the Carne
gle Endowment of International Peace
held here today at which were present
Elihu Root Nicholas Murray Butler
Henry S Pritchett. \. p, Montague
Austen G. Fox and James Brown
Scott, the following declaration was
unanimously adopted:
For Prosecution Of War
1.-THE trustees Of the "arneSi. In
dowment for International Peace, :,>-
senbled in annual meeting at Wash
ington, D. G.. on April i''-1 last, ac-
Continued on Page 2-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
The Official Announcement

This official announcement was author
Jed
THE navy department has received dis
patches stating that the transport FIN
land was torpedoed while returning from
foreign waters The damage 10 the ship
vas slight and she returned to port UNI
der her own steam. The Finland was
under escort. but no sign of the torpedo
or the submarine was seen.
The Finland is one OF the largest steam
ers tlving the American nag. Before 60
ing into the army transport service she
nlied between New York and European
ports in the international Mercantile
Marine COS, service under the Red Star
and other lines The vessel has gross
tonnage of 1906 and net tonnage of 77ll-
she normally carries a crew of 251 men.
The Finland was built in Philadelphia III
1909. tIer home port is New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
Col. McGraw Discharged

tlkins, w. Va, Nov. Col. John L.
McGraw, former West Virginia mem
her of the Democratic National com
mittee. who has been under indictment
for embezzlement in connection with
the failure of the Bank of Grafton
several wears ago. was discharged III
court here late today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
GERMAN WARSH|P
is SUNK IN SOUND
VESSEL STRIKES MINE

Copenhagen Nov. IA German war
ship has been sunk in The Sound, accord
irg to a dispatch from the National
Tidende from Mainoe, Sweden. It is re-
ported that the vessel struck a mine.
odies Washed Ashore
This report is considered to confirm a
dispatch from Mamo some time ago say
ing that torpedoboat destroyer had rur
into A mine at the southern end Of This
Sound and that the bodies Of German
sailors had been washed ashore at variouJ
points
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02

Congratulations Sent to
Kennebec Workers
County Gets II Per Cent. Over Quota
Estimated by State in Food Pledge
Campaign-"Spiendi Example Of
Patriotism and Organization" Says
State Director Moore

Gardiner, Me-, Nov l.
Lewis A. Burleish, Augusta. Me.
kennebec county goes over the top:
1853 reported for first four days of cam
paign. Devote every energy to getting
every family in your district before Sat
Lrday night.
II. H. STEVENS.
The following telegram received last
night by Hon. Lewis A. Burlegh from II.
II. Stevens of Gardiner, secretary of the
kennebec county food conservation com
mttee. showed that this county had done
itself proud and passed its maximum in
the food pledge campaign.
kilograms Of Congratulation
Food conservation headquarters of Ken.
nebec county received the following tel
egram Of congratulation on Thursday:
81 per cent quota for three days. Con-
CALCULATIONS on this splendid example of
patriotism of your people and results of
your organization and work. w. b.
MOORE, State Campaign Director"
Another telegram reads: "Congra tula :
tons. Am proud of the work which you
have done Today has put us over tn.
top Z. F. HAZARD, County Chair
man"
Kennebec county has exceeded the quo
ia assigned by the state during the first
Continued on Page 2-col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
GERMAN ENVElOPINC MOVE
FAILED ON ITALIAN FRONT
Although Italians Lost
100000 Men and 1900
Guns Morale of Men Is
Splendid 1t ali a n
Cavalry Already in
Action East of the
Tagliamento Brit
ish Capture Beersheba

The greater portion of Gen. Ca
dorna's Italian army apparently has
crossed the Tagliamento river and
probably now stands on the western
bank in new line of defense waiting
to give battle there to the Teutonic AL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
Casualties Negligible

With the mon back in hilets, it is
now permissible to mention for the
first time that the casualties We're
negligible. In fact more men are suf-
fering with trench feet" than. with
wounds.
From military standpoint, the eX-
perience gained by the Americans is
considered Of a very high value in the
training contingents which are vet to
arrive on French soil 1t was a tired.
dirty. wet, mud-caked body of men
that returned to bllets. The men had
only two clear days while in the
trenches. They We're covered with mud
from their hats to their shoes Before
anything else they required a bath,
first with gasoline and then with wa
ter
Today the sun shone brightly and the
returned soldiers spent most of the
time summing themselves and their be-
longings. Some of the fields in This
section of France are covered with
blankets. parts of uniforms and equip
ment. Clouds of red dust arose in these
places when later the owners started
to brush. Tonight the returned bat
talons are clean and ready to so back
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
PRICE DROP
Predicted at Once on
Canned Vegetables
viii Be One Result Of Licensing
Wholesale Dealers-Many Canned
Vegetables Bought at Low Prices
Last Spring, II Is Said = Profiteers
Liable to Forfeiture of Licenses

Washington, Nov. IAN immediate
drop in prices on canned vegetables
was predicted by the food administra :
ton today as result Of putting int'
operation the license system for whole
sale dealers. Many canned vegetables.
it was said, were bought by dealers Al
low prices last spring and can he solo
al less than the present market prices.
Profiteers Liable to Forfeiture
Dealers charging more than rea
sonable profit are liable to forfeitur"
Of their license to do business.
Continued or Page 2-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
RUSSIA WORN OUT
OTHERS SHOULD BEAR


'''F9sFad. Nov. Russia entered the
'aF's and she is now worn out by
'' strain Premier Kerensky today told
|'a' Associated Press. He said that Rus
'''n' as her right that the other
no" should shoulder the burden
n I'll. war
e' Nerenssy declared that Russian
''''' opinion was agitated by the oues-
ton:
~ the British fleet now that the
''"a' feet is out in the Baltic"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
RESIGNATION OF
SENATOR CR0NNA
rs DEMANDED

velya y. D, Nov. THE National
American Association, an organization
whose announced purpose is to pro-
mote loyalty to the government was
crss nized today and immediate petit
lions we're circulated asking FOR the
-es,rnation Of United States Senator
Gronna OF North Dakota,
War Opposition Basis
Tn. petitions cite Senator Grona
opposition to war measures as the pas
is for his resignation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-02
new BATTAL!ONS
or AMERICANS
ARE IN TRENCHES

With the American Army in France
Nov. 1.-(Ry the Associated Press
The first battalions Of Americans in
the trenches have been relieved by
others. Relief, which is considered one
OF the critical periods. when the en-
envy by Smelling the approaches to the
positions may mfic, heavy damage
was accomplished successfully. APP
parently the enemy was not aware of
what was going on.