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The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
SECOND BIG BATTLE
 HAS SETTLED D0WH
HAVE MORE THAN HELD THEIR OWN.
EMPEROR OFF TO RUMANIk
German Troops Are Still Being Poured Into Finland-Russian Authorities Have Notified German Government
 That Treaty Is Being Violated.

New York.-The second phase of the great battle along the Somme, which the Germans began last Thursday. has died down. It lasted less than three | days, and the fighting has resolved it- self into more or less isolated engage | ments in which the French and Brit ish allies have more than held their own.
 The attention of the Germans for the present is mainly directed at the lower end of the battle zone, which apparently they are attempting to en- large for the purpose of getting elbow room in which 10 move their masses of troops.
 Meanwhile, General Foch- the com mander in chief of the allies, is biding his time, meeting the German assault with powerful resistance and here and there conforming his lines to the nee essities of the battle. It is confidently stated at Paris that General Foch will not be drawn into any false move where each move is of such vital i'm portance-but will strike with his re- serves at the moment chosen by him.
 There may be some significance in the report that the German emperor, after a conference on the Western front with his chiefs. Von Hindenburg and Ludendorff. intends to proceed to Rumania. At the outset of the great Germans offensive, when it was sweeping the allied forces before it, notwithstanding their tenacious resist ance, Emperor William, it was an nounced officially from Berlin, was In supreme command. This announce ment was regarded at the time as eyi- dence that the emperor expected complete and decisive victory
 The official communication from German headquarters deals with the events of Saturday, when strong Brit ish infantry forces stormed the Ger man positions around Beaumont-Ham el and Albert, and French divisions brought up from other fronts" at tackled the Germans on the western bank of the Avre. These engagements, according to the German report, re- suited in failure for the allies
 On the other hand. Field Marshal Haig's report says that a German at tac kon the British line opposite AL bert was repulsed and that British counter-attacks in Aveluy wood placed the British in positions formerly held by them.
 German troops still are being pour cd into Finland and although the Rus sian authorities have made no furmal protest. they have notified the Ger man government that exception is talk on to the violation by Germany of pro visions of the Brest-Litovsk treaty
 Polish soldiers have been interned in Hungary, their legions having been dissolved by the Teutonic military au- thorities because of wholesale treas on in the ranks"
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Food Exports Immense.

Washington. - Exports of food stuffs in February showed no decline ir value, as compared with the same month last year, despite the shipping tie-up. due to paralysis of railroad transportation. The exports amounted to S110,000,000 and the total for ti.c first eight months of the fiscal year was sS03, ,466,73S. In February. 1877, foodstuffs sent abroad were worth S9.000,0 and for the first eight S759, 300, ,o00.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Meat Prices Advance.

Chicago.-Prices of the better cuts of meat were increased by about l2 cents all over the country, it was an- nounced by representatives of pack ing concerns. The increase was due to the lightness of cattle receipts, it was said, and is customary at th;s time of the year. Abolishing meat less days had nothing to do with the increase, it was said
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
PARTIES LOOK FUR
 POLITICAL STRAINS
BOTH APPROACHING THE FALL CAMPAIGN WITH CONSIDER
 ABLE UNCERTAINTY.
PROBLEM FOR REPUBLICANS
How to Support the War Loyalty and Vet Criticize the Administration Daniels Not Glad Baker Put Up His Lightning Rod.
By ARTHUR w. DUNN.

shingtOn.-Judging from the talk that Is heard around the halls of con. gress. both parties are approaching the congressional campaign this year with some trepidation and a great deal of uncertainty. Everything like poli- tical straw Is considered carefully and the results of any election analysed with particular care. The elections in four districts in New York received the attention of the politicians and both sides tried to see whether there was any comfort for them as Il fore east of what the people might do next November when the entire congress Is to be elected. And strange to say, neither side claimed very much comfort out of it. The Democrats elected four Democrats to succeed Democrats, al- though 1t was said that one district might possibly have been considered Republican on account of boundary changes. Had the Republicans car ried that district or any other they would have considered 1t q very favor able straw showing the wind blowing In their direction.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
TOLD IN 4 FEW LINES.

ITO the Soldiers of Camden" an original poem read by Miss Barbara Belzner, and Forty Stars. sonnet read hy Miss Elizabeth Holmes. were features Of the dedication of a ser ivce flag bearing 40 stars raised in honor of the former students of the Camden High School now serving the colors of the United States
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Army Hearb Good.

Washington. The health of the army in the United States continues good, the War Department announced although bronchitis and influenza complicated with pneumonia in many Northern camps, increased the nonef. fectise and death rates slightly over the preceding week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Finance Bill Passed.

Washington Congress disposed of the war finance corporation bill when the house adopted the confer ence report agreed to by the Senate. It makes possible the organization of a $500, 900 900 corporation, with power to issue s3,0O0, 900, 900 of bonds, with the secretary of the treasury and four others as incorporators.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
More Ships Are Built.

London.-Merehan tonnage built in shipyards of the United Kingdom during the year ending March 31 was double that built in the year ending March 31, 1917 In the last year, ac- cording to table issued by the Brit constructed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

w. E. Halbrook of the State De partment of Education, who has been schools on Boston noun tain in the southern part of Newton county, section of the country known as "Loafers' Glory" says vast stores of food products are going to waste there or are being fed to stock because of the inaccesibility of the place to a market.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Three EaQIes a Day.

Washington.-With the first of the Eagle boats, the new type supersub marine chasers for the navy schedul ed for launching in June, Henry Ford, the builder, has assured Secretary Daniels it will be possible under great stress to turn the craft out at the rate of three day.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
EuIqarians Not Aidinu.

Washington.-A report to the State Department from American Consul General Murphy at Sofia, declared that no Bulgarian troops were moved to the Western front for tire big Ger man offensive. It had been said that Bulgarians were fighting in the west alongside Germans and Austrians.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

A. w. Milling county demonstration agent and manager in Franklin coun- ty of the food and feed campaign is filling 16 appointments in the north ern part of Franklin county. He has spoken to about 5000 persons He has organized several come unity clubs. each with larzge membership.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
To Mark IL 6 planes

Washington. = Markings for Amer ican airplanes, adopted by the Signal Corps. and announced, call for a red. white and blue bull's-eye of three con. centric circles on the wings, and yer tical red, white and blue stripes on the rudders.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

While peaches received a knockout blow to farmers near Mountain Home by the cold weather in December and January, plums, cherries and apples will make full crop Strawberries are beginning to bloom and black berries and raspberries are beginning to bud
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
So Considerate

Mother-Even if your friends don't like Little Leftover I hope you are careful not to say anything in her pres ence to hurt her feelings.
 Elsie-Oh, yes mother, we're very careful. Whenever she comes near We always move little way off from her and whisper.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
New Loan To Britain.

Washington. to the allies in the last year were raised 10 more than ss,OOo.0O0.Oo0 by a loan of s2Oo.. 000,000 10 Great Britain. That nations s total credits from ,he United States now are $2.72o.OO0. 900 and all the al lies s5.16o, ,6000O0.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Plan Express Mercer

Washington. Merging of the ex- press companies under new eorpo- ration, to operate them as a unit and work out a basis for distribution of profits, is under consideration by the Railroad Administration and represen- tatives of the companies.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

According to an opinion handed down by Attorney General Arbuckle. nonresident owners of property whe fail to assess in the time required by law must pay the minimum tax as- sessment penalty upon each item of their property delinquent
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Adiutant General Lloyd England annougGed the following appoint ments fsJf Home Guard officers, efiec- tiev at once: Capt T. H. Berry, First Lieut.. w. E. Galloway and Second Lieut.. A. B. Robertson, all assigned to the Home Guard company at Ri- son.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The Sam Ireland place, 10 miles southeast of Newport, in Jackson county, was sold by F. w. Pearson of Bradford for M. Hutchins of Illonois. The price paid for land and timber was S27,000.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Z Reports from the frut-growing dis tricts of Arkansas uphold the state ment made several weeks ago that the peach crop this year will be al most a total failure as result of the severe cold of last winter The out look for apples is good,
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The schools of Crittenden county are organizing into different clubs. There are clubs for the sale of thrift stamps. for raising pigs. chickens. calves. etc. Then lately an agricul- tural club has been organized at Earle.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Governor Brough announced the ap- pointment of Jacob NJ. Gates of Lo- noke as county and probate judge of Lonoke county, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Judge F. c. Holt.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
u 6 auiafnr kilInd

Paris.-Phelp5 Collins of Detroit, Mich, member of the Lafayette flying corps. was killed in an air fight on the French front March 13.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Alrnlane Mail En1,te

Chicago.-An airplane mail route soon will be established between Chi cago and. St. Louis, Postmaster VII liam B. Carlile announced.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
u. s. Troops Al Verdun.

With the American Army in France American forces are now occupying sector on the Mouse heights south of Verdun.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
soIo,s Appeal Is Denied.

paris.-The Court of Cessation re- jected the appeal of Bolo Pasha from the sentence Of death.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

E. W. Gates, manager of the Cros- sett Cattle Company. sold 300 head of two and three-year-old steers to the Mcclure Cattle Company of Monroe, La The cattle were shipped from ranch near Crossett.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The commencement exercises at the State Agricultural school at Jonesboro will begin April 2S and conclude May 9 The school closes early this year to let the students go home to work oD the farm.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

A bootlegeer was captured at Wal nut Ridge recently. A special Grand Jury was empaneled. he was indicted, tried and sentenced within an hour end few hours later was in the pen itentiary at Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The Wesley Glass No. of the Meth. odist church at Fl Dorado dedicated a service flag recently in honor of their members who are in the service. The class has also recently bought lot of war savings stamps.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Headquarters of the United States Good Roads Association and the Bank head National Highway were estab. 1ished in the Hotel Marion at Little Rock by J. R. Rountree, secretary of both organizations.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

A patriotic rally was held at Sa- lem, which was largely attended \ public dinner was served by the wo- men in the court house yard.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The Ouchita Chapter Red Cross made shipment to the division headquarters in St Louis the past week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The Extension Committee of the were at Quitman recently and organ iZed q branch society of about 70 members.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The State Highway Department sent out preliminary plans for the construction of 4S5 miles of graveled load in Cross county, from Wynne south to the county line The esti- mated cost is s260 GOO.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

group of Republican members were discussing the difficulties under which they are laboring at the present time. We must show the people why the Democrats should be turned out and Republicans put in." sagaeiously remarked one of the men. We have a rather difficult task" remarked an- other. We must support the war: that Is not only our desire but our duty, but in supporting the war we can criticize the methods of carrying 1t on"
 That received sanction until another man with wise old head remarked that It would be very difficult for the people to distinguish between criticiz- ing the methods of the war and criti- cizing the war itself. At the same time the Republicans believe they can point to their record In support of war measures to prove the laya.ty of the party.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

farmers meeting was held at Mountain Home recently and organiz- ed county poultry association.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The amount necessary to pay off the mortgage on the Henderson, Brown Methodist College at Arkadel- phia was oversubscribed at least s15,- 900.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Oak Grove school. near Winthrop. has contributed S5S,S5 to the war camp community fund and II smile age books.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Henry Snead, convicted in the Gar land County Court of sellSg liquor and sentenced to the penitentiary for one year, filed an appeal in the Su- preme Court.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Some cotton gins in Sharp county are still at work. It is said that nev- CT before has the ginning of cotton in Sharp county continued to so late a date.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The school at Leola closed with an interesting program
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The Truck Growers Association of Washington will plant cantaloupes from April to 5 and will also grow Irish potatoes on a large scale.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Mrs. A. L. Watkins, home demon stration agent, has organized a com munity canning club at Watts.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Several years agS there happened to be severe criticism in the public press upon one cabinet officer. Then. suddenly. another cabinet officer was the shining mark of those who write and speak and say things about admin istrations The man who had been so severely criticized came into n cabinet meeting. smiling and seemingly well pleased with everything. He went up to his cabinet colleague and shook his hand.
 "Mr. Secretary" said he. allow me to thank you from the bottom of my heart for erecting your lightning rod"
 Everybody enjoyed the joke. Secre- tary Daniels. who had been target for at least four years. or until he demonstrated that he had the navy in proper fighting trim, was asked If he was not pleased because Secretary Baker had recently run up light ming rod" and was catching the shafts and bolts which were formerly direct ed toward the navy.
 NO, SuIu DhliitiS, DtfdNSP tn1Dk that thts criticism of Baker is unjust. Besides," he added with twinkle in his eye you see I had got used to it."
 Power and responsibility change the point of view of statesmen as we'll as of politicians. It was former Speaker Reed who told the Democrats upon the eve of their assumption of full control of the government in 1893 that they would find themselves con fronted with the "eternal verities'' and that they could not manage the government along the lines which they had advocated when they were the minority party. If is not strange that the Democratic party, particularly un- der the stress of great war. has greatly modified it's attitude in one very important particular. The view of the majority in regard to the rights of states has considerably altered.
 Senator Frelinghuysen of New ter sey called attention to this change and said that It was remarkable how the two parties have changed sides" and that the Democrats were for central ized power and the Republicans for states rights. This fact has been demonstrated on several occasions during consideration of measures which have granted more power to the national administration and. as con- sequence taken from the state~s h con. siderable portion of the power which they heretofore possessed.
 Vice President Marshall. in com menting upon this feature. said 1t was natural that the party in power should be drawn to and centralized around the national government and that the party out of power should make its stand for the rights of the states and against centralization.
 Quite frequently allusions are made to the work of Secretary McAdoo. In the senate not long ago Senator Shaf- froth explained why something had not been done in the state department because the secretary of state was C very busy man.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The play, "The Womanless We'd ding" was given at McCrory High School recently. The receipts amount ed to $7S
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Franklin Fort, assistant to Herbert c. Hoover. national food administra- He urged the people to go absolutely upon what he termed wheat fast"
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Bids are open for carrying the mail between Mountain Home and Cotter by automobile. The service will start July 1.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Pulaski countys quota in the forth coming Liberty Loan will be S2,S03.- 75O, 1t was announced.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The s. I. A. of Ozark has made a contract with the Community Lyceum Bureau for seven numbers for next season.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Quite frequently allusions are made to the work of Secretary McAdoo. In the senate not long ago Senator Shaf- froth explained why something had not been done in the state department because the secretary of state was C very busy man.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The National Association of Super visors of State Banks, will hold it's annual convention in Hot Springs, May g, 10 and II.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

D. s. Harrison, an aged resident of Leola, fell from wagon recently and has been paralyZed since.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Beginning Sunday. April IA, and continuing through to Sunday. April 21. no member of the Ozark Methodist Sunday school of Franklin county will eat any wheat or wheat products.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Work is progressing rapidly on the new administration building at the State Normal at Conway.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The State Highway Department ap- proved plans for the construction of 25 miles of road in Craighead coun- ty to connect Lake City, Nettleton and Bay
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

The Beebe Red Cross unit has sent a large box of clothing to the Belgian Relief Committee. This is the second box sent since the first of the year
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

'The secretary of state is pretty busy" remarked Senator Norris of Nebraska. but as compared with ths burdens which have been placed by inv upon the shoulders of the secre- tary of the treasury. the burdens of the secretary of state are infnitesi- nal"
 Further along in the discussion Nor ris remarked that the secretary of the treasury was having his own way and a motion to change a provision In pending bill could not prevail. be cause we have got Into the hab.. of doing things according to the rules approved by the secretary of the treas ury, and I suppose that we will con- tinue along that line"
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

( The annual movement of radishes
 from Hampstead county has begun 4 with the shipment of about 20 barrels V by express last week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Io4oht county, to llit NdCdHCy caused by the death of the late Judge E. c. Holt.
 A bootlegeer was captured at Wal nut Ridge recently. A special Grand Jury was empaneled he was indicted, tried and sentenced within an hour Gnd few hours later was in the pen itentiary at Little Rock.
 The State Highway Department sent out preliminary plans for the construction of 4.S5 miles of graveled load in Cross county. from Wynne south to the county line The esti- mated cost is s26,00o.
 Some cotton gins in Sharp county are still at work. It is said that nev- CT before has the ginning of cotton in Sharp county continued to so late date.
 Henry Snead, convicted in the Gar land County Court of sellsg liquor and sentenced to the penitentiary for one year, filed an appeal in the Su preme Court.
 The Truck Growers Association of Washington will plant cantaloupes from April to 15 and will also grow Irish potatoes on large scale.
 The State Highway Department ap- proved plans for the construction of 25 miles of road in Craighead coun- ty to connect Lake City, Nettleton and Bay.
 The Beebe Red Cross unit has sent a large box of clothing to the Belgian Relief Committee. This is the second box sent since the first of the year.
 D. s. Harrison, an aged resident of Leola, fell from wagon recently and has been paralyzed since.
 Beginning Sunday, April IA, and continuing through to Sunday, April 21. no member of the Ozark Methodist Sunday school of Franklin county will eat any wheat or wheat products. The annual movement of radishes from Hampstead county has begun | with the shipment of about 20 barrels by express last week.
 Joseph Ault aged s4, of Evening Shade, is suffering with an attack of whooping cough.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Joseph Ault, aged S4, of Evening Shade, is suffering with an attack of whooping cough.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

I let the students go home to work oD the farm.
 The Extension Committee of the Red Cross Chapter of Heber Springs were at Cuitman recently and organ iZed q branch society of about 70 members.
 A patriotic rally was held at Sa- lem which was largely attended. A public dinner was served by the wo- men in the court house yard
 The Ouchita Chapter Red Cross made shipment to the division headquarters in St. Louis the past week.
 Oak Grove school. near Winthrop. has contributed S5S,S5 to the war camp community fund and II smile age books.
 The play, "The Womanless We'd ding" was given at McCrory High School recently. The receipts amount. ed to SIS.
 The s. l. A of Ozark has made a contract with the Community Lyceum Bureau for seven numbers for next season.
 Mrs. A. l.. Watkins, home demon stration agent, has organized a com munity canning club at Watts.
 A farmers meeting was held at Mountain Home recently and organiz- ed county poultry association.
 The school at Leola closed with an interesting program
 The amount necessary to pay off the mortgage on the Henderson, Brown Methodist College at Arkadel- phia was oversubseribed at least s15,- 900.
 Bids are open for carrying the mail between Mountain Home and Cotter by automobile. The service will start July 1.
 Pulaski county's quota in the forth coming Liberty Loan will be S2,S03, 750, it was announced.
 Franklin Fort, assistant to Herbert C. Hoover. national food administra- tor, lectured at Forrest City recently. He urged the people to go absolutely upon what he termed a wheat fast"
 The National Association of Super viscrs of State Banks, will hold it's annual convention in Hot Springs, May g, 10 and II.
 Work is progressing rapidly on the new administration building at the State Normal at Conway.