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Evening star., 1903-10-03
LONDON's CIVIC FLAG.
What the Signs and Devices Mean-A
Wat Tyler Trad1 lion.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
When the familiar red and white flag OF
the city of London waves over Brussels
the mayor of that town having expressed
a wish to see it floating proudly beside
his own-the good people Of the BelgIarf
capital will doubt be considerably puz-
zied to know what meaning attaches to its
markings, and especially to one, woven in
red, in the top left-hand corner. We refer
TO the dagger" as it is generally called
the presence of which, by the way very,
few of those who were either born or live
within the sound of Bow Bells can explain
SoH-'e might go far as to state that the
strangely employed weapon had some
th1ng to do with Wat Tyler but even they
would be incorrect although 1t must be
admitted that they have been most con-
sstently misled on the point.
The flag is a reproduction of the shield
Which occupies the center of the city arms
and it has been commonly believed that the
dagger was added to the req cross by
Richard II ''in commemorauon of Wat
IyIers lnsurrection and the death of the
rebel in Snithfield by the hand of the VAL
liant mayor" The belief in this tradition
has no doubt, been fostered by an inscrp-
ton still to be found on a statue of Sir
William Walworth, preserved on the STAIR
case at F1shmonger's Hall. 1t runs:
BTaye pnsoH, Waiw9rth & Knight Lord Mayor, Vt Slew
The King, therefore, did give in lieu :
The dagger to the Citye's armes
In the 4th Year of Richard II, Ammo Domni 1881.
i'ok Soiiti liiiS ldctS are IdT moro
stubborn than even the brave knights
blade and the dagger is. forsooth, no dag
ger at ALL but g representation of short
sword emblematical of st. Paul the patron!
saint OF the corporation. This view has
been supported by a careful examination Of,
an interesting series of bosses still existing
in the eastern crypt at Guildhall. They,
are of early date. and among them are
representatives of the shield and dagger
while one bears two swords crossed saltire-.
wise, which is taken another emblem
associated with the apostle. In addition to
these there is an historical fact which puts
all question as to Wat Tylers connecticut
with the dagger beyond doubt. The new
seal upon which the perfectly craven
shield appeared (and which would have
taken at least four months to design and
engrave) was brought in by the mayor on
April II. 1881 or two months before the
death of Wat Tyler, which occurred on
June Is in the same year. e
Mr.. Arthur Charles Fox-Davis. the WELL
known author of Public Arms also says
the Wat Tyler story is a fine piece Of.
fiction" but adds that even this wild
legend was surpassed by the fury with
which arti-popery fanatics attacked Sir
Stuart Knil one occasion in the belief.
that he had placed ST Peters cross upon
the city arms. They were so shortsighted,i
says the author. that they mistook the
sword for a cross and turned the wrong
way uo =
Those quaint people, the heralds, describe
the flag as Argent, a cross gules in the
first quarter, sword in pale, point up~
ward of the last
Evening star., 1903-10-03

pointed from New York, although 1t would
be natural that the heads of the govern
ment finances should be chosen from the
financial district. Fairchild was the last
Secretary Of the Treasury chosen from the
state of New York, and even he, at that
time, was not Wall street man, although
now he Is at the head of trust company.
Whenever Wall street, therefore, seeks to
influence political action 1t generally tries
to do so silently, though the end it may
have in view may be of advantage to the
entlre country. AS rule, said dis
tinguished public man to me a few months
ago, and his words were the expression of
an honest opinion, Wall street is right
on financial questions and it's leadership in
regard to them should ordinarily be fol-
lowed. What is best for it is commonly
best for the business interests of the whole
country. But when 1t departs from prin-
clples. as 1T sometimes does, 1T must be
sternly and courageously opposed. Moth
Ing is worse than Wall street using its
power of organized capital in an effort to
control the policies of the nation in a way
opposed to truth and equity"
Business and Elections.
Those interested in the subject of the eff
fect Of politics upon business need only
study the trade statistics of the presiden-
tial years. In nearly every case they re-
veal the unsettling influence of political
uncertainty. In 1876, when the election was
closely contested, there were, as compared
clearingS, reduced bank loans and reduced
circulation. The election of 1880 caused
reduction in bank clearngs and loans. The
election of 1884 contributed to the unset
tlement of business, which was the result
of panic. There were reduced bank clear
ings in 1888 and stagnation in 1896. In 1900
transactions were reduced by the political
contest. Only in 1892, year when, as
President Harrison said, business reached
what was then 'fts high water mark" did
the statistics of trade reveal no bad effects
of political agitation. The tariff was long
the principal issue discussed in presidential
campaigns. and necessarily the possibility
of a change in customs duties suffi-
cient to cause much disturbance to busi-
ness In the last two campaigns the finan-
cial question has been uppermost, with SIM
liar results. 1t looks as if next year there
would be a combination of the tariff, the
currency and the trust issues.
Election Wagers
For many years Wall street has been a
center for betting political contests. The
stock exchange prohibits betting on it's
floor, but large wagers are made outside.
Even as far back as 1892 bets were laid in
Wall street on elections. In recent years
the stakes have, at times, reached high
figures and several brokers have made
considerable money in acting as agents for
the placing of bets. The betting very often
is a fairly accurate forecast of the result
of the contest. SERENO S. PRATT.
Evening star., 1903-10-03
THE NEW CHEMISTRY
Recent Discoveries in Science SHAKING
Old Theories.
From the San Francisco Bulletin.

From the San Francisco Bulletin
Partisans of the classical education, after
long period Of despondency are looking
up again. For some years they have been
on the defensive and their tone has been
apologetic They lost battle after battle
with the 'moderns." The natural SCIENCE
branches were gradually elbowing Latin
and Greek out of the scholastic curriculum.
From being the essential studies, without
which there was nothing, and according to
which all students were graded the classics
fell to the inferior position of mere cleo
tlVes. Science was triumphant and even
rampant. Professors of physics and chem
lstry. who were wont to be humble of old
grew proud and naughty and lifted their
eyebrows when they were kind enough to
address a professor of Greek or Latin Even
in conservative England the last ditch of
the classical forces. the ancient public
schools. which for centuries had been cram
ming the youthful gentry with Greek and
Latin. were driven by public opinion to
create modern Sides in which the study
of the classics was replaced by that of
physics, chemistry and other natural
sciences.
There were not lacking arguments In de-
fense of the classics, but the defenders felt
In the back of their minds that they were
upholding an anachronfsm which time and
destiny would sweep away in spite of all
logic. The natural sciences, we were told.
were in harmony with the modern spirit
They not only educated the mind but filled
it with useful information; that is, with
hard facts. What use was it to be able to
conjugate a Greek irregular verb in COM
parison with knowing all about the mo-
lecular construction of matter? Better
know the atomic theory than the uses of
Greek particles.
But now what echoes from the laboratory
are these in the popular magazines? What
is this talk of abandoning the venerable
atomic theory? What is this radium that,
despite its prodigious radio-activity, loses
;v,av 1in11 10 1es
amount according to Becquerel's calcula-
ton, or rather Becauerel's guess of one
gram in billion years per square cent?
meter of surface? The New Chemistry"
which has become hack phrase in the
scientific periodicals. sounds strangely in
our ears We had thought that the truths
of science, once determined We're inlmuta-
BILE. Can 1t be that all these thousands of
students on the modern side have been
filled with false learning which they must
now discard as rubbish?
Evening star., 1903-10-03
Works "Under Cover.

1t Is no more easy to unite Wall street in
regard to any issue of politics than it is
any other part of the country It is a mis-
take, however. to suppose that it Is devoid
of patriotism. On the contrary the street
has several times given practical proof of
its love Of country. During the civil. war
its loyalty to the Union was never ques-
toned. and it gave practical proof of it
when the government had to float its war
issues of bonds. But Wall street is un-
popular. Its open and united advocacy of
any candidate would be handicap to him
in a campaign in most parts of the country.
Roosevelt only increases his popular
strength, and for this reason 1t has tried
to hide itself, and sought to attack him
street that 1t has been many years since
Secretary Of the Treasury has been ap-
Evening star., 1903-10-03

THAT was an awful case of stage fright
I had" said the amateur after the final
curtain.
YES" replied the critic, ''the audience
was greatly disappointed"
"Yes? Did you hear any comments?'
"Oh, yes; several people remarked that 1t
was too bad stage fright wasn't sometimes
fatal."-Philadelphia Press.
Evening star., 1903-10-03
Punished a Tyrannical Judge

stance in Vigan was Spanish creole who
had made himself intensely disliked among
the natives by his aristocratic ideas. lie
exacted the most abject respect from the
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07
BERRYyILLE SHORT sToPs.

County Seat Happenings Noted by Our Special Correspondent. w. R. Sneed and wife of Green Forest were in town Monday.
 The attendance at Clarke's Academy continues to increase.
 J. P. Fancher of Green Forest transacted business here Satur- day.
 c. E. Bobo returned Monday from business visit to Kansas City.
 Sheriff Tom Morris is taking care of court at Eureka Springs this week.
 w. J. Meador visited his old home near Green Forest Saturday and Sunday.
 The Berryville Mill Go. have commenced their stone storage building near their plant.
 Mrs. John Woosley has pur- chased the residence of Mrs. J. c. Locke on North Main street.
 G. w. Walker of Kings river was in Berryville Monday making arrangements to move back to town.
 Mrs. Robert Kendall and chil- dren of Eureka Springs visited her parents here s Saturday and Sunday.
 T. J. Hillard and wife of High Park, Colo, are here looking over the country with 8 view of locating.
 Just three more weeks of tn e Berryville public school. The i closing exercises will be very in- teresting.
 Mrs. A. E. Lewis of Springdale, who has been visiting relatives here since Christmas, returned home Sunday.
 Mrs. Dr. DobEey and little daughter of Vinita, I. T.. are here visiting the families of John Att kinson and James Crawford.
 Harley Jackson and wife and Mrs. Frank Boswell left last week for St. Joseph, Mo-, where they expect to reside in the future.
 Mrs. J. R. Neff went to Spring. field Saturday in response to a telegram announcing that her daughter, Miss Cleta was serious ly ill. On her arrival she found her much improved.
 A. s. Bobo and J. R. Perkins are making some good improve ments on their business houses by building new awnings, new side walks, papering their rooms and otherwise brightening them up by painting.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07
NOW 50 CENTS A YEAR
The "Week1y Arkansas Dem.
 OCratD Set the Pace.

With this issue we call attention to the display advertisement of the Weekly "Arkansas Dem- ocrat," in which is announced for the first time the extremely low price of 50 cents as the an nual subscription price for a weekly state paper published in Arkansas.
 The Democrat Company as- sures us that their weekly will contain all of the splendid fea- lures now appearing in their semi weekly issue, which will be discontinued March 1. The weekly at 50 cents a year to con- tinue and subscribers now paid in advance to be given advance credit according to the amount they have paid in advance. Fifty cents will now pay for one years 8 subscription and new subscribers will receive the semi weekly as long as It continues without extra charge. No orders will be taken without the money.
 The Weekly Democrat makes a special feature of it's Picture service, it's Farm News, Questions and Answers and Special Stories for home reading, besides printing all of latest news of the week the world over and the latest market reports and state news. During the sessions of the legislature it's report of happenings there will be worth the annual subscription price alone. Every postmaster is their authorized agent.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07
ADVERTISING RATES.

Display ads. 50 cents per single col ,,mn inch per month. Ten per cent dis count on large or on long time ads.
 Locals, 5 cents line each insertion; If number of insertions are not specified when given, they will be run until or dered out.
 All job printing, cash on delivery. Collections for advertising made month y.
 All obituaries, resolutions of respect, or similar matter, exceeding one hundred and twenty words, will be charged for at the rate of cents line.
 All notices of entertainments, suppers, socials, etc., where pay is demanded, will be charged same rate as other ad- vertising matter, 5 cents line.
 Original poetry, 10 cents line, strlct- " cash ill advance.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07
A Favored Locality.

When the Horticulturists come to Green Forest next week they will find one of the prettiest loca- ton for city in all the Ozark region. They will find a town surrounded by as fine grade of fruit land as is to be found in Northern Arkansas, not only for peaches and apples but all kinds of small fruit as well.
 They will find a town so sit uated that it's future growth can not be impeded by the natural topography of the country im- mediately surrounding the town. They can easily observe that the town has a wide range of trade territory and that with the fruit indus try properly developed, the town must necessarily continue a healthy growth for many years to come. They will find that most of our farmers own more land than they need and that the surplus land can be purchased at surprisingly low figures when compared with the similar grade of fruit lands as is found in Washington and Benton counties. They will also find that our people are anxious to welcome experienced fruit men into the community, with the hope that their presence and their Knowledge of fruit raising will lend an impetus to the early de- yelopment of this county into a fruit section equal to that of our sister counties on the west.
 Fruit possibilities is not the only thing the horticulturist will find when they visit Green Forest. Aside from being a general farm ing country they will observe that all other industries that are usually pursued along with hor- ticulture such as raising poultry vegetables, etc. .,can beprofitably engaged in.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

HENRY YoUTSEY has made a complete confession of the mur- der of Goebel in Kentucky three years ago. If his story is true former Governor w. E. Taylor helped to plan the deed. Taylor is now resident of Indiana and the governor of that state will not recognize requisition papers for his delivery to the authorities of Kentucky.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

Land Office at Harrison, Ark, Jan. 20 1902 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Judge Clerk at Berryville, Ark, on Feb D. 1908, viz: William s. Harryman 2236 for the 1-2 Ne 1-2 Se Sec l Twp 70 N R JAW.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
 John Pinkley l.. Cook G. w. Barnes and J. G. Ingram all of Maple, Ark.
 JOHN l. WoRTHINaToN, Register.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07
and Office at Harrison, Ark. Jan. as. 1904.

Land O1hce at Harrison, Ark, Jan. 28, 1906. Notice Is hereby given that the following to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Register x Receiver at Harrison, Ark, on March z 1903. viz: ' - Alfred w. Bradshaw H E 24f99 for the Ne Be SW Ne X Sc Nv Sec 28 Twp 1g N K 23 w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz
 Simp Sims, Geo. Jackson, P. York and Byron McMahan, all of Rule Ark
 John I. Worthington, Register.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

AN unrelentless protest is being urged against the seating of Senator elect Shoot of Utah, because Of his beliefin polygamy. St will be remembered that Rob- erts of that state failed to get his seat in congress for the same reason few years ago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

ONE of the most recent English inventions is clock with phon ograph attachment which re- minds business men and others oi appointments and important mat ters to be attended to at the prop CT time.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

THERE are specifies for all di- seases, but somehow or other they do not prevent people from dying The undertakers need not just yet be looking about for a change of occupation for fear of having nothing to do.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

SENATOR MCLAURIN declares the race question is becoming more and more serious with the growth of new generation which has never known slavery.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07
TIMBER LANDS!

We want million acres in tracts ranging from $40 acres up. Titles must be perfect. Dis tance from railroad no object. What have you got?
 OHIO TIMBER LAND CO.,.
 Little Rock. Ark
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

CHICAGO democrats have start- ed Q move to launch 8 boom for William R. Hearst for the demo- cratic nominee for president in 1904.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

A LAW requiring musicians to secure licenses from the state be. fore they'can teach has been in troduced in the Illinois legisla ture.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

A BILL has been introduced in the lower house of congress tc increase the salary of president from $50 1000 to S1O0, ,OOO annually
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

JUDGE WILLIAM R. DAY of Gan ton, Ohio, succeeds Justice Shiras o-a the supreme bench.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07
St. L. & N. A. R. R.

TRAIN GOING WEST DUE AT GREEN FOREST No. 2. Mail and Express, daily, 5:46 D. m
 No % Mixed 5.03 a. m. RAIN GOING EAST DUE AT GREEN FOREST No. l. Mail and Express, daily, 10:16 a. m
 No. 21. Mixed, H:l9 p. III.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

THE agricultural department at Washington declares that it costs this nation $500, 100000 every year because of bad roads, and that we actually carry a mud tax of over S2,000,000 for every working day in the year. If this is so, and one can hardly doubt such eminent authority, there is nothing that would pay such quick returns on the investment as the expenditure of a few mil- lions in the making of good roads.
 THE Senate has made public the Panama Canal treaty, by which the United States secures the right to construct and main- tain a waterway across the isth- mus. Under the provisions of this act the United States will pay to the Panama Canal Com pany the sum of S40,000, ,0O0 for all rights, franchises, concessions, plants and other property, real and personal, owned by that con- pany, also the 68, ,863 shares of the Panama Railroad Company own ed by or held for the use of said canal company. The concession for constructing the canal and the rights of this government to the property for 100 years, with the privilege of having the lease renewed, and the payments of S250,O in gold annually for the lease, beginning nine years after the date of ratification, and S10,- 900, ,O00in gold upon the exchange of ratification of the treaty. With the ratification of this treaty and the payment of S40,O0O, ,0OO to the Panama Company the United States comes into possession of a canal route 46 1-2 miles in length, IA miles of which are already excavated-leaving 32 1-2 to ex- cavate.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-02-07

See Anerica's most unique the New Orleans M ardi | Only one fare plus two doll ar the round trip by the "f a Island System" Choctaw, O' homa & Gulf R.. R. Tickets, be limited twenty five days date of sale. -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-06
Telling the Truth to children.

The ordinary child loves truth as he
does flowers and sunlight He trusts
others and Is himself to be trusted TIN
he learns fraud and deception from his
elders. This is a principle which
should be recognized by young parents
who are welcoming the first little ones
into their homes. They should make
up their minds not only never to de-
ceive their children by word or deed,
but also to insist upon the same rule
being carried out by nurse girls and
other domestics How many times one
oyerhears thraat9 made To children
which make ones heart ache for the
poor little creatures.
one day this summer a mother and
grandmother entered a railroad train
with q baby girl Of less than two years.
II was very warm In the car and the
child was sleepy and fretful. The two
women Joined forces in thinking up
every horrible threat possible with
which to Brighten the child into quiet
They told her the policeman was COM
ing. the conductor would throw her
out OF the window; the ragman was al
most here with his black bag, and that
they would go away and leave her
alone unless she was still. When Il
was time for the train TO start. the
mother had to leave the baby with the
grandmother who was evidently TAX
ing her TO her home in the country
As she went she told the child she was
going 10 get her a banana and some
candy and such promises with no
thought OF fulfilling them seem as bad
as the threats,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-06

of Miss Han, by the teachers Of the
public school, at the Eureka hotel Mon
day evening a very delightful evening
was spent and delicate light luncheon
helped sound out a merry social time.
peW
A farewell party was given at the
home OF Mir and Mrs. Irwin Sprlggs
on Monday evening, by the Daughters
Of RebecCa, In honor Of Mr. and Mrs.
Conrad kopman and Mr.. and Mrs, Al
Moore An impromptu program con-
ssting Of Rotations, songs, etc, fur
nished entertainment during the even
ing Progressive high five was INDUCED
In, Or. j. W. Dryborough carrying of
first prize for the gentlemen and Mrs
Chas. Fields for the ladies. An elegant
menu was served during the evening
Mr. and Mrs Kopman go to the Pacific
coast to spend the summer.
One OF the most successful social
events of the seasoa was the card party
given at the l. o. O. r. han last Tues
day night by the members Of the degree
Of honor Not only was the affair a
grand success socially, but the financial
end came up to the expectations of the
most sanguine and too much credit cam
not be bestowed upon the committees
having charge Of the work In the card
playing prizes We're won by the follow
ing; Miss Ruby Bubb and Mr.. PaXman
first prizes Mrs. Aragona and Dennis
DoWney consolation prizes.