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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05

the banks needed 70 obkkli6hH "a sjafr.
amount Of ready cash, they Would
have to sell these bonds at Sacfiii-
flee, impairing to some extent their
capital.
The country needs an enormous
amount spent to pake extensions and
improvements on~the railroads. But
railroad securities and trolley lines
have become unpopular with investors
so that these companies have to pay
high rates CT interest : That makes
equipment and Improvement OF SER
vice cost very high.
In order to attract capital needed,
the people who have savings to in
vest must be assured that their mo-
ney will be safe in these securities.
There must be some guarantee that
the public will permit them to earn a
fair return on their money. 1t must
be established that the man who in
vests his money to help these enter
prises develop the country, is en-
titled to get his money back without
depreciation and to haye a fair in
terest return.
On the other hand, investors should
not expect the big dividends they
used To get. They should not look
for the handsome melons" that were
formerly distributed with such free
dom.
When railroad and other public SER
vice corporation securities are made
safe and stable, even with moderate
rates CT interest, then they will be-
gin to attract capital again. 1t will
be possible to place them on a basis
where they can give better service.
This can never be under the present
system Of government control or pro-
posed government ownership.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05

The people who say the soldiers are
sick of their uniforms have not seen
the girls at the dances hanging
around the men in khaki.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05

1t is not explained how the rail-
roads and sewers are going to be
built if immigration is prohibited, but
probably the school teachers, minis
tiers, newspaper reporters, and poets
may be willing to do it for the wages
such work pays.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05

In accordance with the spirit of the
times, it is expected that our children
will soon demand pay for going to
school and will walk out when their
demands are net complied with.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05

Now that the saloons have closed,
it is noticed that many men dc not
fined it so necessary to go down to
their offices and work in the evening.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05

Is. apd by country as II is, one, united, and
entire. let Il be a truth engrayen on our
hearts let II be borne on the flag under which
country. one constitution. one destiny. "-Daniel
Webster,
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05

The Germans rightly claim their
army was unbeaten, as it ran sc fast
no one could catch up with it to beat
it.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-05
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So
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
PRESIDENT WILSON
 0N JOURNEY HOME
SPENDS DAY RESTING FROM STRENUOUS LABORS OF
 PEACE CONFERENCE
NAMES A NEW AMBASSADOR
To Speak in Boston On Arrivai-Es. corted By BattIeship and De stroyers-To France Again
 Soon.

On Board the U. $. George Wash Wilson spent the first day of his re- turn trip to America resting from his strenuous exertions which marked his last few days in Paris, excert for announcing the appointment of Hugh c. Wallace of Seattle as Amer ican ambassador to France and the dispatching of telegrams arranging for brief ceremonies in connection with the speech he expects to make at Boston on February 25.
 The steamer is heading for the southern route in fair weather. The escorring French warships signaled farewell soon after leaving Brest, and the United States dreadnought New Mexico and several destroyers Will be the escort of the George Wash ington until the Azores are reached. At the Azores the ship will be met by numerous American destroyers and conveyed home.
 Despite the hard work which he will engage in during his brief stay in the United States, the president is already planning to begin his re- turn journey to France immediately after the adjournment of Congress. It is expected that he will select a successor to Thomas w. Gregory Tn the attorney generalship of the Unit cd States before the ship reaches home waters.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
ARKANSAS SAILOR
 SAVES TWO LIVES
LIEUT. COOK oe FIT. SMITH BUSHES INTO GAS FILLED
 ROOM AFTER MEN
WAS A SUBMARINE TEST0R
Boat Was Under Water When Mem bers of Crew Were Overcome By Strange Gas Which Flooded
 Rear Compartment.

Fort Smith,
 A story of heroic deed performed by an Arkansas boy of Fort Smith Tn by w H. Martin and W J. Echols, who have just returned from d trip to California. which included the na- val base at San Pedro.
 The hero of the adventure was Lieut.. John Cooke. son of former Mayor c. M. Cooke. and great nephew of Admiral S. B. Luce, of the United States Navy. Lieut.. Cooke enlisted in the navy 12 years ago. His brother, Charles NJ, secured an ap- Pointment to the Naval Academy and the younger brother followed in his footsteps through the ranks By steady application and ability, John Cooke rose to the rank of lieutenant at the beginning of the war and con- mander of submarine. One of his cuties was to test the subs in their trial runs. A few weeks ago, so the Fort Smithians were told by an or ffcer at the San Pedro station, Lieu tent Cooke was instructed to take & sub out for another trial trip, the first run not having been satisfac- tory.
 While submerged something wen, wrong and the rear compartment was filled with gas. rendering the men employed there unconscious. LieI- tenant Cooke, detecting the presence of the gas, put on gas mask and rushed into the compartment to the rescue of his men The gas was a strange one and the mask offered no protection to the officer He struck to his mission, and brought the men into forward compartment and safety, but he was so weakened by the effort. that he fell unconscious just after getting the second of the men 10 safety, one of the two men was an Arkansas boy. but his name was not learned by the Fort Smith fans.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
LEAGUE PLAN IS
 REPORTED READY
IS CONSIDERED AS PRACTICALLY APPROVED BY ALL MEMBERS
 OF SPECIAL COMMISSION.

Paris.-The plan for a League of Nations, which may now be consider ed as practically approved by all the members of the special commission, provides for small body of repre- sentatiyes of the great and small countries which will govern the So eiety of Nations, meeting every two or three months in place that will be internationaliZed The meeting place was not indicated, but during the discussion members of the con- mission spoke of Constantinople CT some island.
 Each country will provide list of experts in international law from which body will be chosen arbitrators when disputes between nations are submitted for settlement
 If the country which the decision of the arbitrators places in the wrong does not accept the ruling of the ar bitrators and has recourse in arms, not only the forces of the other con- tending party in the dispute, but the forces of all members Of the Society of Nations in position to help will take up arms against it.
 The covenant establishing the rules of the Society Of Nations does not make it compulsory for all the con tracing parties to go to war to help one of their associates.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
VICTORY LIBERTY
 LOAN IS PLANNED
SECRETARY GLASS APPEARS BE- FORE HOUSE COMMITTEE AND
 MAKES STATEMENT.

Washington.-Secr Glass told tee that it was apparent something must be done to make the bonds or notes of the Victory Liberty Loan more attractive than their Qredeees- sors," and asked that Congress give him authority to fix interest rates and determine exemptions from taxa uon. according to financial condi- tions when the loan is f1oated in April.
 The head of the nations financial system also urged that authority be given the War Finance Corporation to make advances to exporters not 10 exceed s1.000,000,000, and that the purpose for which the treasury may make loans to foreign governments be broadened. MT. Glass said both provisions are necessary to restore the country's foreign trade and would tho allies.
 MT. Glass told the committee that at the rate disbursements were being made, it is apparent that only rad ical reduction in the -emaining months of the fiscal year could bring the years expenditure within the s1S,000,000. 900 which former Secre- tary McAdoo had hoped would cover the governments expenses.
 Cash disbursements during the first 10 days of February showed a very gratifying decrease" but MT. Glass said that heavy payments ol informal war contracts are being held in abeyance until Congress acts on pending legislation. Under these circumstances and with floating debt of s5,OOO 100000 in treasury cer- tificates, increasing approximately $1 400 ,006,00O a month, he thought the committee would not be surpris- ed by his recommendation for au- thorization of an additional S5,000,- 0OO000 issue of bonds. There re- main unissued under previous legis- lation slightly in excess of $5,000,000,- 900.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
u. S. To Deport Undesirahles.

New York. = Fifty-four aliens, in cluding "A Industrial Workers of the World, nine anarchists and other un- desirables who were brought here from Seattle and other Western cit ies by order of the secretary of la- bor, were locked up in the detention pen at Ellis Island to await deporta- tion to European countries.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Would Revise Penalties.

ington.-lnstances of severe sentences imposed ty courtsmartial upon soldiers found guilty of minor offenses were reeited before the Sen ate Military Committee by Brig Gen. Samuel T. Ansell, acting judge advo- cate general, who appeared to urge enactment of law authorizing re- views of eourt-martial sentences by the judge advocate
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
British To Have Uaroe Claim

London.-The British delegates at the peace conference have been defi- nitely instructed to claim an indem- nity which will include the cost of the war as well as the damage actu- ally caused, it was announced in the House of Commons by Andrew Bonar Law government leader in the com mons, in reply to a question.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Wireless Craft Success.

Washington. Army and navy ex- experts have reported the device Of John Hays Hammond, Jr., for radio control of surface craft to be sent laden with explosives against enemy ships, a success and predict similar results with submerged craft show ing above water only wireless an. tennae.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Sailor Is Heir To s4.ooo. GOO

Chicago.-Daniel H. ToIman. IS years old apprentice seaman at Great Lakes naval training station. has been identified as missing heir 10 the fortune of Daniel H. Holman, mil lionaire loan agent, who died a year ago. The Red Cross is helping the bluejacket in his fight for fortune estimated at $4,000,000.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
To Procure Names of Army Officer.

Washington. Senator Chamber lain announced in the Senate that the Military Committee will obtain from the War Department the names of army officers who in court-martial proceedings have imposed extreme lenses.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Eber% presidept of Cerr.nv

Basel-The German National A. sembly has elected Frederick Ebert president of the German state bv vote of PIT out of 379 votes-a ma. jority of 102. Herr Ebert accepted the election. Count von Posadowsky- Wehner received 49 votes.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Col. c. D. James, commanding off cer of the old First Arkansas Infan- try, which was formed into the 153rd Infantry of the 39th Division when sent to Camp Beauregard. is Tn Lit- tie Rock on 30 days leave from Camp Lee, Petersburg. Va. The col enel arrived from France at Newport News, Va, on January 29. He ;S visiting his sister Mrs. w. c. Win ters. 1916 Scott street.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Says Reduction Would Be Bad.

Washington. Any disposition of the railroad problems that would re- suit in lowering wages would threat en national disaster, said A. B. Gar retson, president of the Order of Rail- way Conductors, before the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

The silver service to be presented to tho Battleship Arkansas consists of Il pieces, the service is said to be one of the handsomest ever giv- en to batteship. Three periods are represented by engrayings-tho pioneer period. the Confederacy pe- riod and the period of today. Tho great seal of the state of Arkansas. as we'll as that of the United States Navy appear upon most of ths pieces.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
uou.. p..se. Deficiency Bill.

Washington. = The House bill pro- viding for reduction of $15,000,000,- 900 in war appropriations and con tract authorization, and making de- flciency appropriations of s295,0o0,- 900, was passed by the Senate with out a record vote.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Mrs. Eleanor Slage. supervisor at large for oeeupational therapy in the United States army hospitals, with headquarters in Washington. visited Camp Pike and started the work in the Base hospital, instrueting the vocational workers in the educa- tional department regarding the re- construction work to be given the men.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Want Army of 5OO,oOO Men.

Washington.-A temporary mili- tary establishment of 2S,579 officers and 509.9O9 enlisted men is provided for in the annual army appropriation bill reported to the house by the Mili- tarv Committee. The measure car ries sl.117,2S9,400
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Germany Will Borrow From |.

Geneva. The Lauzanne Gazette says Germany is preparing to raise large loan in the United States as soon as peace is signed. The dispatch adds that the money is to be used to pay for expected raw materials from allied countries.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Life Mask of Commissioners.

Paris-The United States govern made of every member of the Ameri can commission to the peace confer ence
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Corporations To Be Allowed Aoa;.

Austin, Tex-Foreign corporations busted from Texas five years ago un- der antitrust legislation are permit ted to resume business in the state a bill being passed finally in the Sen ate A similar measure has been passed in the House
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Paris To London Ru Air

London.-The British Air Ministry announces that the British servYce machine made record flight be- tween Paris and London, covering the distance in one hour and 50 min- utes.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
General Strike Called Of.

Tacoma, Wash.-Following tn, de cIsion of the Central Labor Council, the general strike is off in Tacoma and members of the unions who went out in the sympathetic strike went back to work.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

A meeting of Benton County stock men. members of the Northwest Ark ansas Shorthorn Association, was held at Bentonville to make plans for the coming spring sale, to be held by the association
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
kina Georae uraes Reforms.

London.-King George. in opening the new Parliament, urged quick and decisive action on reconstruction measures and asked Parliament 10 "spare no effort in healing the causes of the existing unrest"
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

A plan to tax all automobiles in Jefferson county s3 each, in addition to the regular state tax. for 12 years to create a fund for rebuilding the Free Bridge road, is suggested by Mayor Simon Bloom.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
u. S. Asked To Send Delegates.

Washington. The United States has been invited through the Uru- guayan legation to send delegates to the second pan-Ameriean congress for the welfare of the child, to be held at Montevidio.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Viscount Grey Is Blind.

London. The eye trouble with which Viscount Grey, former British secretary of state for foreign affairs, has been afflicted for years. nov has eliminated in total blindness.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Act No. 76, s. B. No 123 (Hartjs) Appropriation for State Normal School.
 Act No. TT, S. E. No. -s7 (Ponder and others Appropriation for ths purchase of farm for State Hospital for Nervous Diseases.
 Act No. IS, s. B. No. 177-(Roddy) Fixing salary of county treasurer of Woodruff county.
 Act No. 72, H. B. No. IA Good ~in)-Making it the duty of the County Court of each county in Ark ansas at the January term of the Cir cult Court and the same term of the County Court every two years after, to receive propositions from any bank, banker or trust company de- string to be depository of public funds.
 Act No. 73, H. B. No. 23 (Choatel- Providing for,separation of offices Of sheriff and collector, and fixing sal ary of collector, and to increase cou- pensation of circuit and county clerks in White county.
 Act No. "A, H. B. No. 219 (Ander- son)-Validating the creation of Road Improvement District No. 5, of Little River county.
 Act No. 75, H. B. No. 227 Jordan) Amending Sections and 12 of Act No. Il of 1917.
 Act No. 65, H. B. No. 38 (Niven)- To create a road improvement dis trict in Jefferson county.
 Act No. B. S. B. No 93 (Ward)- To repeal section 1 of Act No. 102 of 1917.
 Act No. 54. H. B. No. 134 (Fisher) An act to aid the Jonesboro-Nettle. ton Road District.
 Act No. 55, s. B. No. 1s5 (Rhodes) Creating the Crittenden County Road Improvement District.
 Act No. a6, H. B. No 210 (JacksonD Creating three road improvement districts in Dallas county.
 Act No. 57, H. B. No 130 (Doyle)- Appropriate money for newspaper advertising.
 1hSe ANo. oo, IT, D. 2NO, A1E VI oi ucitt Creating Cypress Drainage District in Arkansas county.
 Act No. 59, H. B. No. 147 (Meador) Making the county judge of Clark county ex-off1cio road commissioner.
 Act No. 50, H. B. No. ITS (Seam- ster)-Creating stock law in Benton county.
 Act No. 61, H. B. No. 194 (Dalton) -Appropriating funds to pay deficien- cy of Deaf.Mute Institute
 Act No. 62, S. B. No. 116 (McFar- lin)-To fix salaries and regulate fees of officials of Benton county.
 Act No. 63. S. B. No 16s Great house)-Appropriating funds for maintenance and support of the Uni versity of Arkansas and for other purposes.
 Act No. GA, S. B. No 95 (McGough, Preventing the dissertation. mutila- tion or improper use within the state of Arkansas of the flag or insignia fthe United States or of the state of Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Cotton Consumption Announced

Washington. Cotton consumed during January aggregated 556.72i running bales of lint and 7,139 bales of linters, the census bureau an nounced.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Revolution in Rounania

Berlin.-A general insurrection is in progress throughout Rouman,a, according to a special dispatch from Vienna
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

C. A. Ford, successful fruit grow CT of Siloam Springs, reports that 90 per cent of the peaches are killed by the recent freeze There will be plen- ty of blooms but the fruit will drop of.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Gas Restrictions Still On

Washington. The fuel admins tration's gas regulations were not canceled by the order suspending price and other restrictions on coal and coke, effective February l.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

At meeting Of Benton county goat and sheep growers resolution was adopted asking the Arkansas leg lslature to pass a special dog law for the protection of the Benton county sheep industry.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Mrs. w. s. Cowles of Pennington. Conn.,. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson of New York city. sisters of the latc Col. Theodore Roosevelt. arrived at Hot Springs in their private car to remain for several weeks.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Ben s. Terry, former editor ana owner of the Benton County Demo crat of Bentonville has moved with his family to Springfield. Mo, where he has accepted an editorial position on the Springfield Leader of that city.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Bradley county farmers will hold a meeting soon to consider the advis- ability of continuing to hold their cotton and also reduce the acreage for the coming year
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

l.. F. Wheelis of Ashdown has been commissioned examiner for Little River county. 1t was announced by J. L. Bond. state superintendent of public instruction.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

A civil engineer of Texarkana has been employed by the street paving committees of Hope to make a survey of certain streets in the city, estab- fishing grades and supplying other necessary data relative to an early start on paving the streets
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

The Benton County Medical Socle- ty elected the following officers at its annual meeting: Dr. W. J. Cur ry Of Rogers, president; Dr. s. k. Hodges, Garfield. vice president: Dr. Clint A. Rice, Rogers. secretary.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Willie Bennett of Warrenton. Ark, and John Mitcalf, of Lamar. Ark, have been released from prison camp in Germany.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21
Italian Queen in Paris.

Paris. = Queen Helena of Italy and her daughters have arrived in Paris.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

The bill of Senator Bone, No. 362, validating and legalizing marriages performed by justices of the peace, is intended to remove any doubt as to the legality of marriage ceremony performed by justice outside tho county in which he resides.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

The Rev. J. David Arnold, who re- gently resigned the pastorate of tho First Christian Church of Fort Smith, has accepted the pastorate of ths First Christian church at Fayette- vile.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

D. E. Richer, orchardist of Spring dale, has been engaged to assist the Agricultural Extension Division of the University of Arkansas in horti- cultural work in northwest Arkan- sas.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Act No. 8, adopted by the people in September. 1914, known as the pub licity act, will be repealed if the Sen ate follows the example of the House in the passage of bill introduced and championed by Messrs. Porter, Fry and Smith.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

The local boards of Arkansas have been urged by Adjt. Gen. Lloyd Eng land to complete their records as soon as possible. so that their final reports may be submittsd to the ad- iutsnt,s oftlca
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Food plus cotton equals prosper ity" This is the keynote of a bull letin just issued by Bradford Knapp, chief of the States Relations Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

A total of 100000 strawberry plants are being put out by W. H. Pope, Who lives one mile south of Searcy. Last year MT Pope marketed over 500 crates of berries, besides making 21 bales of cotton, on his so acres.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

Dr. J. l. Norris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Pine Bluff will go overseas as religious work di- rector of the Y M. c. A War Work Council.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

The Madison county soldiers who are coming home are returning to their old positions. as all places were merely filled by substitutes during their absence.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

By the decisive vote of 5 to 23. the Johnson bill. which would have mado inactive the State Board of Health, was defeated by the Senate.
The Monticellonian., 1919-02-21

The Shinn bill was passed to re- ouire the owners of coal mines 10 provide wash-houses and shower baths for employees. The penalty for violation Is $50 to $100 a day.