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The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
Many Towns Attacked

London. - A record number of air raids were made into German terri tory during July The total is sad authoritatively 10 be 96. The bombs dropped amounted to S1 tons.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
Sent In Portn Rico.

San Juan, Porto Rico-Brig. Gen. Edward R. Chrisman, formerly sta toned at Panama, has arrived here to take command of a brigade of draft troops. now in training.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Under the direction of Mrs. A. NJ. Mckenn, superintendent Of Woman's Work, the Johnson county Chapter of the American Red Cross has recently sent 1,346 finished garments and q large box of clothing for Belgian re- lief 10 the Southwestern Division Headquarters at St. Louis, Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
Russian Official Slain.

Washington. - An official dispatch from Switzerland quotes the Stross- burg Post as reporting the president of the District of Wenden, in Livonia, assassinated.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
American Ace Honored

Paris.-Official .Journale announces that the American Ace. Lieut.. David Putnam, has been decorated with the Military Medal.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Farmers are warned by county agents not 10 allow live stock access to forage cane which has been stunt ed by the drouth, as samples sent to the experiment station at Fayetteville have shown prussic acid poison in the cane. Cane which has been stunt ed by frost also contains the poison.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
W c 6. Sales S58O. GOO oOO

Washington. - The American peo- pie have bought s580,00O,00O of War Savings and Thrift stamps, treasury reports showed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Tom Frazier, timber man whose mill is on Buffalo river in Baxter county. sets lines at night for cat fish and in addition to the bail attaches quart bottle containing about 101 lightning bugs. He says the fish arc attracted by the lightning bugs and take the bait He has found the plan Very satisfactory
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
FIRES.

Twelve stores at Marianpa Ark were destroyed by fire, entailing loss of $750,000.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The last car load of cantaloupes was shipped from Blevins early last week. During the season 200 car loads were shipped from points along the Prescott and Northern railroad. with Blevins as the distributing point. Although the crop was short one-half because of the drouth, the farmers of this vicinity realized about s175000.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

J. D. Byrne. merchant at Higg;n- son. shows his patriotism and his an- ti-German sentiment in an unique way. On his business stationery he has printed these words: "I hereby pledge myself never to knowingly buy anything made in Germany"
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Nose Gravett of Dewitt took a dip in Littl Lagrue last Sunday and on coming out found possum taking a nap. It was a lady possum He cap tured the ,possum and took it home. A short time after he reached there nine little 'possums came out of their mothers pouch to get acquainted with their new residence
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Leroy Hines and Jasper Lawson while squirrel hunting near Warren recently. came across a monster rat tlesnake and killed it. The snake was feet II inches in length. was II inches across the broadest part Of it's body and 3 inches across the wid- est part of It's head It had 13 rat ties
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

On account of war conditions the annual Old Austin Homecoming and three-day picnic. which was to have been held August II, 15 and 16, has been postponew.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Judge ]. | Allen, delegate from Polk county to the Constitutional Convention. is at Eome at Mena, and says that in his opinion there has been little accomplished and he does not expect the constitution as framed will meet the approval of the people at the polls
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

carload of Irish potatoes was re- gently shipped from Everton to the Harrison market by the Everton Min ing and Development Company of Camp Eunice
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The Rev. Guy Davis, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Morrilton, has been granted a months vacation by his congregation, and left for south east Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

negro blacksmith of Batesville who has been working there for 40 years. celebrated his seventy-ffth birthday recently by shoeing eight horses all around.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Arthur West of Mobley. Sharp county, came to Evening Shade. che county seat, to register recently. AL though he had lived in the county all his life. this was his first visit to Evening Shade.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The Faulkner county singing con vention at its meeting two weeks ago raised funds sufficient to support d French orphan for one year.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Complaints are coming in from va- rious parts of Franklin county that pears are falling off the trees very badly, caused by dry weather and ex- cessi.e heat.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

An estimate for gravel road f2 feet wide and 1851 miles long. cost ing ss6,322.22, for Howard county. has been made by the State Highway Department.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The Fort Smith city commissioners authorized a loan for s60,00o for mu- nicipal purchases between now and April 1 next year
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

MT and Mrs. Jack Barnwell cela- brated the eighteenth anniversary of their wedding recently. One of the articles of food was blackberry jelly which was presented to the Barnweils OH their wedding day It was in perfect state of preservation.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Four Saline county girls have re- sponded 10 the call for nurses and have registered during the past week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The Dewitt Enterprise says a num- Der of valuable horses have died in the vicinity of Dewitt lately. The deaths are caused by the horses feed- ing on the dry and dusty grass be- side the roads.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

W. H. Morgan, who says his farm is the poorest in Mississippi county, has on his place patch of corn which has from three to seven ears on each stalk
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Maj. Clare Cargile. son of Dr. Charles H. Cargile of Bentonville, is not yet 24 years of age. and is said 10 be the youngest major in the Unit ed States.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

W. T. Gulledge. of Philadelphia, who is operating mills in Louisiana, sus- tained serious loss by fire at his plant at Shelton.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Twins were born to Mir. and Mrs. Tom Morgan of Coy, few days ago. These make II children in the fam fly and are the second twins born to MT. and Mrs. Morgan.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

W. B Morgan, who lives eight miles west of Magnolia, is praising the patriotism of young turkey gob- bier on his place. The gobbler is now sitting on nine hen eggs.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

C. H. Cole, an experienced dairy man of Mena, warns farmers against feeding green fodder to cattle during the drouth. He says 1t contains prus- sic acid, and has killed many cattle.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

/ The Jackson county Sunday school convention will hold its annual meet ing at Swifton the latter part of this month.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Since the loss by fire of the Sloan Springs plant of the Ozark Cider and Vinegar Company the headquarters of the company have been removed from Siloam Springs to Rogers.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

An old Bible which he took from a federal soldier in the seven-dav bat tle of Richmond was exhibited by R. P. Mutt at the Blue and Gray reunion held at Ozark last week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

A communication received at Rus sellville from Roy l.. Black. who, with other Russellville men, reached Flu rope July g, says that his division was nearing the scene of real fighting.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

A baby boy at Blytheville had suf- fered with pain in his nose for three months. but all efforts to ascertain the cause of it failed Finally the child was taken to doctor, who dis covered a shoe button embedded ia the nose
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
BRIEFLY RELATED.


 The last car load of cantaloupes was shipped from Blevins early last week. During the season 200 car loads were shipped from points along the Prescott and Northern railroad. with Blevins as the distributing point. Although the crop was short one-half because of the drouth, the farmers of this vicinity realized about s175000.
 Nose Gravett of Dewitt took a dip in Littl Lagrue last Sunday and on coming out found possum taking nap It was a lady possum He cap tured the 'possum and took 1t home. A short time after he reached there nine little 'possums came out of their mothers pouch to get acquainted with their new residence.
 Tom Frazier. a timber man whose mill is on Buffalo river in Baxter county, sets lines at night for cat fish and in addition to the bail attaches q quart bottle containing about 101 lightning bugs. He says the fish are attracted by the lightning bugs and take the bait He has found the plan Very satisfactory.
 Leroy Hines and Jasper Lawson while squirrel hunting near Warren recently. came across a monster rat Ln l. was 4 feet II inches in length, was II inches across the broadest part Of it's body and 8 inches across the wid- est part of It's head It had 13 rat ties.
 Judge ]. I. Allen, delegate from Polk county to the Constitutional Convention. is at Eome at Mena. and says that in his opinion there has been little accomplished and he does not expect the constitution as framed will meet the approval of the people at the polls
 MT and Mrs Jack Barnwell cela- brated the eighteenth anniversary of their wedding recently. One of the articles of food was blackberry jelly which was presented to the Barnweils on their wedding day It was in a perfect state of preservation.
 Since the loss by fire of the Sloan Springs plant of the Ozark Cider and Vinegar Company the headquarters of the company have been removed from Siloam Springs to Rogers.
 An old Bible which he took from a federal soldier in the seven-day bat tie of Richmond was exhibited by R. P. Mutt at the Blue and Gray reunion held al Ozark last week.
 Maj. Clare Cargile. son of Dr. Charles H. Cargile of Bentonville, is not yet 24 years of age. and is said to be the youngest major in the Unit ed States.
 The Faulkner county singing con vention at it's meeting two weeks ago raised funds sufficient to support d French orphan for one year.
 Four Saline county girls have re- sponded to the call for nurses and have registered during the past week.
 The Fort Smith city commissioners authorized a loan for s60,00o for mu- nicipal purchases between now and | A pril 1 next year
 W. T. Gulledge of Philadelphia, who | Is operating mills in Louisiana, sus- .ained serious loss by fire at his plant 1t Shelton.
 The Jackson county Sunday school will hold it's annual meet ng at Swifton the latter part of this month.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The small crop of Jonathan ap- ples is being sold for about s4 T bushel at Gravette. Late varieties in some orchards will be very good.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

President 0. L. Gregory of Paris. Tex. says that the Ozark Cider and Vinegar Company xill not rebuild their plant at Siloam Springs this year. owing to tho increased cost of lumber and machinery.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The Garrison avenue bridge project at Fort Smith has been referred to the army engineers by the National Finance Board at Washington.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Three carloads of wheat have been bought at Eyerton and shipped to Ar kadelphia by the ArkadelHt.i Brs.-ss-s Company during the past wc.A.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
BRITISH TANK INJURED EIGHT
Tank in Detroit Lives Up to Its Repu-
tation Goes Through Brick Wall.

Detroit-They will have to find
something harder than brick wall to
test the mettle of the Britannia. The
big tank stuck its nose up against
the wall of a factory building being
demolished on Third street, between
Larned and Congress. Thursday noon,
snorted few times and, presto, there
was no wall.
Three times Britannia demonstrated
that the wall did not exist as far as
it's being a barrier was concerned. The
tank faced its task with deservedly
contemptuous attitude toward the wall.
IL didn't bother to take running
start, but ambled up to the wall until
its twin noses touched and bricks
and then stopped. Then a couple OF
chugs, a grinding of the treds and the
wall was reduced to broken bricks
and mortar.
Premature explosion of three bombs
shot from the tank during Thursdays
parade injured eight people. Seven
were taken to Receiving hospital. None
was seriously hurt.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
Nation Wide Movement.

Washington-A nationwide conspir-
hcy between manufacturers and con-
tractors agents in Washington to So
ltcit government war orders under
agreement to pay commissions illegal
~ to the agents, was disclosed Mon
day by the department of justice.
simultaneously with the announce
ment raids were made on hundreds Of
manufacturers business offices
throughout the United States in search
of papers showing scope of the illegal
practice, and four Boston business men
were indicted in Washington on
charges of acting as contingent fee
agents.
Even before results of the raid were
fully reported here Monday night Of
ficials indicated they had evidence
that scores, perhaps hundreds of con-
tracts have been made with manufac-
turers, who were under pledge to turn
over to contract commission agents in
Washington, New York and elsewhere,
= percentage OF their profits.
Officials said the manufacturers
were led to enter into the agreements
by assurances OF the agents that they
had special influence" with army Off
GERS or others, in charge of letting
contracts, and under threat to use that
influence against the manufacturers.
Evidence was said to have been secur-
ed that some OF the agents already have
made their thousands in commission
fees.
This development led to investiga-
ton of relations between certain army
officers and these agents, and although
there is no definite indication that
these officers are knowingly involved
In the conspiracies. Secretary Baker
is making a thorough investigation in
cooperation with the department of
justice, and Monday night authorized
the statement that he would go to the
bottom of any suspicious cases.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
TO HARMoNIzE WITH HOUSE
Grounds Surrounding Structure Must
Be Laid Out Solely With That
Object in View.

The garden surrounding residence
must harmonic with the structure. IL
the latter be a palace the grounds
should have palatial treatment; II a
simple cottage or bungalow OF modest
appearance, quiet, simple, almost
rustic scene may be made to sur
round the domicile. This argument
may be followed out to its natural con-
clusion by the thought Tor statement)
that If one inhahits a natural cave no
gardening would be necessary or even
advisable. Soaring firm this basis to
the other extreme, it will readily be
seen that a magnificent home must
have liberal and harmonious treat
ment or it, as well as the grounds,
must suffer. Large residences of
pretentious or classical architecture
should be at once planted about with
a certain amount of large and preten-
tious trees.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
GRACE LUSK GIVEN 10 YEARS
Shot and Killed Mrs. Mary Newman
Roberts, June ~, 1917.

Waukesha, Wis.-Grace Lusk was
sentenced to Waupon for 10 years by
Judge Martin Lueck for the murder
OF Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts, June
81, 1917.
AS the judge was pronouncing SEN
tence, Miss Lusk, who was standing
at the bar, released her hold, and fell
backward in a dead faint. She had
10 be carried out of the court room.
Before sentence was pronounced,
Judge Lueck had determined that
Miss Lusk was sane at the present
time. He based his opinion on ad-
vices of the insanity commission,
which he had appointed to examine
her mental state.
Sheriff Bert Morris said that he
would take Miss Lusk to Waupon by
automobile Wednesday morning. All
thr9e slienists appointed by the court
testified that they found Grace Lusx
sane. both now and at the time she
shot and killed Mrs Mary Newman
Roberts year ago. Miss Lusk was
calm when she descended the Jail
stems. but broke into fury when she
saw Sheriff Bert Morris, who was
witness for the state in the trial.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
The Solo Hon

The late Capt. Vernon Castle was
very popular with the flying cadets un.
der him. No teacher of flight was ever
more affectionately regarded.
Captain Castle had CHEEKY way
with him. A cadet one morning await
ed rather nervously in the flying field
his "solo hop" as the first flight alone
is called. Captain Castle, noticing the
cadets perturbation. slapped him gaily
on the shoulder and said:
Cheer up, man. Don't be nervous.
You'll come down again. There's no
known instance Of an airplane ever
failing to come down."
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
MEXICAN EDITORS VISIT DETROIT
Claim Democracy Is What That coun-
try Is Always Fighting For.

Detroit-That Mexico is fighting for
life and liberty, that she has the same
purposes in view for Mexico as had the
Revolutionary fathers for America in
1776, the same love for democracy
which prompts America now to stake
her all for the freedom of the world,
and that out of all the seeming tur-
moil in that country, misunderstood
largely by the United States, will
come a state of peaceful brotherhood
between the two countries, was The
keynote of addresses made at ban
quet to visiting Mexican editors in De-
troit club Thursday night.
Senior Manuel Carpio, editor Of La
Voz de la Revolusion, Havana, Merida,
Yucatan, was the first speaker, follow
ing an introduction by Toastmaster
George G.. Booth. "In Mexico. as In
this country" he said, there are diff
ferent opinions of Carranza. Some
damn him and others bestow praise.
But Senior Carranza, like your presi-
dent, Woodrow Wilson, is prompted by
good intentions. Both have stormy
paths to tread.
MANY of you people in this country
ask why we fight-why the revolutions
in Mexico. That is because you do
not understand us. We believe In lib
erty and that is what we are fighting
for"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
GRACE LUSK GIVEN 10 YEARS
Shot and Killed Mrs. Mary Newman
Roberts, June p, 1917.

Waukesha, Wis.-Grace Lusk was
sentenced to Waupon for 10 years by
Judge Martin Lueck for the murder
of Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts, June
21, 1917.
AS the Judge was pronouncing SEN
tence, Miss Lusk, who was standing
at the bar, released her hold, and fell
backward in a dead faint She had
10 be carried out of the court room.
Before sentence was pronounced,
Judge Lueck had determined that
Miss Lusk was sane at the present
time. He based his opinion on ad-
vices of the insanity commission.
which he had appointed TO examine
her mental state.
Sheriff Bert Morris said that he
would take Miss Lusk 10 Waupon by
automobile Wednesday morning. All
three alienists appointed by the court
testified that they found Grace Lusk
sane, both now and at the time she
shot and killed Mrs. Mary Newman
Roberts a year ago. Miss Lusk was
calm when she descended the jail
steps, but. broke into fury whom she
saw Sheriff Bert Morris, who was
witness for the state In the trial
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
Nation Wide Movement.

Washington-A nationwide conspir-
acy between manufacturers and con-
tractors agents in Washington to So
licit government war orders under
agreement to pay commissions Illegal
ly to the agents, was disclosed Mon
day by the department of justice.
simultaneously with the announce
ment raids were made on hundreds Of
manufacturers business Offices
throughout the United States in search
Of papers showing scope of the illegal
practice, and four Boston business men
were indicted in Washington on
charges of acting as contingent fee
agents.
Even before results of the raid were
fully reported here Monday night Of
ficiaIs indicated they had evidence
that scores, perhaps hundreds of con-
tracts have been made with manufac-
turers, who were under pledge to turn
over to contract commission agents in
Washington, New York and elsewhere,
a percentage of their profits.
Officials said the manufacturers
were led to enter into the agreements
by assurances OF the agents that they
had special influence" with army Off
GERS or others, in charge Of letting
contracts, and under threat to use that
influence against the manufacturers.
Evidence was said to have been secur-
ed that some of the agents already have
made their thousands in commission
fees
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
Austrians Defeated in Alps.

Rome.-Beaten to a standstill in the
mountains, the Austrians on the third
day of their great drive in Italy flung
themselves with redoubled fury
against the Pave front. They were
able, at a tremendous cost in blood,
only to creep forward. The menace
OF their advance on Treviso and
Venice is we'll held. The enemy Is
still on the west side OF the Piave:
he has captured Capo Sile and showed
his lines forward west of Sandono Di
Pave.
Such are the me3ger results OF
three days incessant assaults, costing
mountains of corpses, in the greatest
military gamble OF the war that was
to carry the Austrians by storm into
the rich and fertile plains OF north
ern Italy, where they were to find the
food that is becoming scarcer and
scarcer at home, where their women
and children are crying for bread and
peace.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-06-27
f1Nll[ TOWN
Helps !
TOO FEW ARTISTIC RoADSIDES
In That Respect II Must Be Admitted
That the United States Is Far
Behind Europe.

The advantage and pleasure to be
derived from an artistic roadside seem
so apparent that it would appear I'M
necessary to comment on the matter,
but when we travel about and see our
highways with their bordering improve
ments we are forced to the conclusion
that the appearances are not sufficient
ly appreciated.
Streets of the usual box-type or
clapboard houses may be found In and
about most of our cities. That they
are devoid Of any artistic conception
is particularly proved when we con-
trast them with the roadsides which
may be seen in charming variety
throughout the most progressive Euro
pean countries.
The awkward boxlike type shows a
lack Of thought beyond merely filling
out the physical requirements, where
as the European type shows grace
full treatment of the roof lines and
grouping Of the chimneys.
In countries where the general sur
roundings are so artistic 1t becomes
the natural habit to follow the preva-
lent examples, so that the idea when
once started has natural growth.
Architectural design may be artis1
tically and economically applied to all
classes of buildings, Notwithstanding
the general opinion that such thought
is only applicable to expensive con-
struction. When we arrive at a prop
er appreciation of the artistic roadside
we will not hesitate to insist on archi-
tectural treatment of all construction
work of whatever class.