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The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
Van Says Jeff is Beaten.

A Ft. Smith News Record re- reporter interviewed Col. Van deventer the other day and got so far into the Colonel's confidence as to learn that Jeff's efeat is a cinch. Here is what the News. Record says:
 ''The anti-Davis vote in the last primary was 10000, and we had that. to start on. We have gained, even the Davis men con- cede we have made gains, and our vote will be increased over that of the last primary more than 5000.
 It is we'll known fact that A. 900 or :, 1000 vo tes we'll distributed would have de feated Davis in the last race. With the gain of more than 15,000 that has been made, Davis will be bringing up the rear, some ten thousand in the minority. That does not very much look like he was going to sweep the state like wild fire, does it?
 One of the features that MT. Vandeventer is laying a great deal of stress upon is the pardon ing of Bcb Simmons, who ran a blind tiger at Newport a long time. Simmons was twice pardoned by Gov. Davis. The last pardon was for fines that amounted to S3,- 300. The prosecuting attorney turned a trump card by sueing Simmons for his fee and forcing the bank to produce Simmons de- posit slips. These were d revel- ation to the people of Newport for they showed that Simmons was doing business that enabled him to bank S38, ,000 a year.
 Mr. Vandeventer related this incident and then turning to the governor thrust the shaft home by asking:
 "Do you think anybody be- lieves you pardoned Bob Sim mons for nothing?"
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
Do Good-it Pays.

A Chicago man has observed that, Good deeds are better than real estate deeds-some of the latter are worthless. Act kindly and gently, show sympathy and lend a helping hand. You can not possibly lose by it.. Most men appreciate 8 kind word and encouragement more than sub- stantial help. There are persons in this community who might truthfully say: My good friend, cheer up. A few doses of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy Will rid you of your cold, and there is no danger whatevee from pneu- monia when you use that meai- cine. It alway cures. 1 know 1t for it has helped ne out many q time" Sold by Green Forest Drug Go.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
Fair Commissioners are Pleased.

The Arkansas Democrat says the Arkansas Worlds Fair com mission is we'll pleased with the progress it has made and the success that has thus far attend ed it's efforts in every direction. All the exhibits are now assured, and are being prepared on a sys- tematic plan. Many of the states are using the methods of the Arkansas commission as model, for the indications are that Ar kansas will make showing which will compare favorably with the exhibits of states where much larger appropriation was voted. The state building is nearly half done, and is a very creditable structure of pleasing architectural effect. It has fine corner location, with Iowa, h. diana, Missouri, Connecticut and Kansas for it's neighbors. Every thing is ready to let the contracts for the space is assigned in the different building. In all the important departments this state has secur ed 5,O0O-foot spaces. Special attention is being paid to all that class of exhibits calculat- ed to stimulate immigration and investment. Senator John P. Logan will have the horticul- tural display completed by Nov ember 10. He has gone after the great sweep stake prize for ap- pies in way that looks like a foregone conclusion.
 The. 1O0-pound watermelon that is being kept in cold storage is in a glass by itself. J. H. Hinemon, superintendent of education; A. H. Perdue, superintendent of mines and metallurgy; and H. T. Bradford, superintendent of agri- culture and forestry, all have their work we'll in hand.
 The commission promises that the Arkansans who go to the fair next year need not be ashamed to say where they are from, but that they will return home proud CT of the old commonwealth than ever before.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
Beautiful Complexion.

Are spoiled by using and kind of preparation that fills the pores of the skin. The best way to se- cure a clear complexion, free from sallowness, pimples, blotch- es, etc., is to keep the liver in good order. An occasional dose of Heroine will cleanse the bowels. regulate the liver, and so establish a clear, healthy complexion. soc at Poynor & Morrow 8.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
A Thoughtful Man.

M. M. Austin of Winchester, Ind, knew what to do in the hour of need. His wife had such an unusual case of stomach and liver trouble, physicians could not help her. He thought of and tried Dr. Kings New Life Pills and she got relief at once and was finally cured. Only 25c, at Poy- nor & Morrow's Drug store.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
NUMBER 335
WHITTAKER IS A HUSTLER.

Most Wide wake Real Estate
 Man in Northwest Arkansas.
 Green Forest has the liveliest real estate bureau on the line of the St. l.. & N. A. railroad.
 Irwin Whitaker is doing more effectual work in advertising the real resources of this country than any other individual or firm who is engaged in the busi- ness in Northwest Arkansas.
 He is the only man engaged in this character of busine ess whose whole time and energy is devoted to it. By his persistent efforts to show the products of this section to people who might become interested, he has attracted at- tention to the whole state.
 Mr. Whittaker's office has been converted into a regular exposi- tion hall, showing the products of nearly every variety of fruits, grain and vegetables, raised in the country. While they are so fine as to almost astonish the natives in some instances, they are all genuine home-products, Mr. Whitaker being able to give the names of the producers and, if needs be, can show the inquirer the exact foot of land upon which each product was grown.
 A photograph made of his dis play just before tearing it down for the Berryville fair shows & collection of farm products tha5 would reflect credit upon any of the foremost agricultural regions of the United States, to say noth- ing of his magnificent showing of apples.
 The work Mr. Whitaker is doing is building name and fame for Green Forest and sur- rounding country that will live for years, and our people ought to show their appreciation of his work by lending him every possi@ ble assistance.
 So far Mr. Whitaker has not found his venture here in the realty business very profitable from 8 financial point. In fact, it is more than probable that he has spent more money in adver- Using and showing the products of the country to the people than he has realized as profits from all the sales he has made. But the real estate business, like the country, is to be developed yet. and the profits will certainly come to MT. Whitaker in the way of market for the lands he has listed after awhile. He did not expect to do 1t all in a day, and the patience and persistence he has employed in his business since he come here about two years ago is almost astounding to that class of people who want to SOW one day and reap the next.
 If the people will assist Mr. Whitaker in the work he is do- ing to the extent of lending his business their moral influence and keep out of the way when he has a prospective customer in the field, we believe he will suc- ceed in not only getting some much deserved pay for the work he is now doing, but will accom- plish a great deal for the building up of the country, by inducing people of energy and capital to come and help us build up one of the all around richest countries of the great Southwest.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
Ran Ten Penny Nail Through His Hand,

While opening box, J. c. Mount, ofThree Mile Bay, N. Y, ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand. "T thought at once of all the pain and soreuess this would cause me- he says, land immediately applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and occasionally afterwards. To my surprise it t}removed ail pain and soreness and tbe injured parts were soon healed.' For sale by Green Forest Drug Go.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-10-31
HAS MADE GOOD SHOWING
Reeves Canning Factory Closed
 Down for the Season.

Reeves Canning Factory Closed
 Down for the Season.
 J. B. Reeves canning factory has closed down for the season and MT. Reeves has furnished THE TRIBUNE with few figures on the output and expense of put ting in the plant, operating, etc., which, we are sure, will be in- teresting to many of our readers.
 In the first place, MT. Reeves declares, the crop of tomatoes, like apples, has been exceedingly poor this year. Rating it by the small crop he raised last year, he would call this years less than half crop. The late frost laid all the plants low, making it necessary to commence new again on the first of May; the long con- tinued wet weather during May and June almost drowned out the last prospect, and the early frosts cut the crop great deal shorter than it would have been.
 All these adversities considered along with the fact that the whole thing was lergely an experiment and managed by inexperienced men might we'll be considered an excuse for failure; but such is not the case, as may be plainly seen from the following figures which, while approximate in some instances, are conservative:
 Mir. Reeves expended for his plant total of S3277, for empty cans S280O, for labels S2O0, empty cases S350, hired help $500 and incidentaIs S2OO.
 With these expenses incurred, Mir. Reeves has put up from forty five acres of tomatoes of his own and twenty acres of other parties 2OOO cases of "A cans each of tomatoes, and 600 cases of apples. The tomatoes he has already sold, and delivered, all except one car, at S1.7O per case; from the ap- ples, he will realize S1.50 per case; thus the gross income from the output of his plant is S43O0. Of the empty cans, labels and eases he has left over enough to run him another season such as the one just closed, having on hands fully $500 worth of these goods.
 From these figures it can easily be seen that the business has been exceedingly profitable un- der the circumstances. Mr. Reeves has realized almost two- thirds of the cost of his plant over and above the cost and operating expenses.
 The. plant was in operation about two months, running at about one- fourth of it's capacity, on account of not having suffici- ent material upon which to work.
 It is estimated by MT. Reeves that his plant can easily take care of the products of 300 acres of tomatoes and he expects to have fully that much at his command next season, which would be al- most four times as great total output as has been had this year.
 Parties who have raised toma- toes to sell to the cannery this year have realized about S20 per acre for their crop, and all are we'll pleased with the result.
 Raising tomatoes at 15 cents a bushel pays better than anything else they have tried that can be grown in a single season. All will increase their acreage next year and several other parties say they will engage in the business, making it evident that the desired amount of tomatoes will be grown to run the plant to it's full capac- ity next season.
 Ran Ten Penny Nail Through His Hand
 While opening a box, J. C..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
JELKS ON LYNCHING
STATEMENT ABOUT THE DELLA
 WARE INCIDENT.
Replying to Philadelphia Newspaper Governor Says Wilmington Crime Would Be Impossibble in
 Populous Section Here.

In response to a telegraphic inquiry as to his opinion of the course of the au- thorities of Wilmington, Delaware in neglecting to arrest and punish the mem bers of the mob which burned at the stake George White. negro, Governor Jelks replied yesterday to The Philadel- phia North American that such horrible affair had always been impossible in popu- lous communities in Alabama.
 Tn his telegram of reply Governor Jelks stated that lynchings of any kind are very improbable In either the larger or smaller communities of Alabama.
 The North American appears to be col lecting a symposium of executive opinions on the horrible occurrence in the suburbs of Wilmington, Del, city Of 5000 in habitants, where negro was burned in the presence of 5000 people
 The Governors reply in full was as follows:
 Montgomery, Ala. June 25, 1908 'The Forth American. Philadelphia, Pa:
 "A number of years ago horrible af' fair like this one at Wilmington took place in Alabama, casting a shadow over one of our sparsely settled rural com munities. Such a gruesome affair has always been impossible in any populous section of this State and lynchings of any kind are very improbable now in either the smaller or the larger communities oi Alabama.
 That murderers should be punished ir Delaware as in Alabama rational persons must agree"
 "w. D. Jelks." Govednor Jelks would rot, further dis cuss the Delaware incident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
OFFICIALS PROMOTED
SOUTHERN RAILWAY MEN GO
 HIGHER.
George Robertson of Montgomery Removed to Atlanta-To Be Sue ceeded by J. J. Stevens.
 Other Changes.

George Robertson, for several years so- ticiting freight agent of the Southern Railway in Montgomery, has. been pro- noted to Travelling Agent of the Southern in Atlanta. MT. Robertson is one of the most pop ular of the local railroad men and his promotion which carries with 1t sub- stantial increase in salary IS gratifying to a wide circle of his friends. MT. Robertson's promotion was made, known in an official circular received here yesterday. The official circular con- tains number of other promotions and transfers, which the circular states be- comes effective July 1.
 The circular Is as follows: Y. Atlanta, Ga, July l. 1903. "Effective this date, the following ap- pointments are made:
 "R. L. Simpson. Commercial Agent. Chattanooga, Tenn, vice H. L. Miller, promoted.
 "J. L. Cox Commercial Agent. Colum- bus, Miss, vice R. L. Simpson, promoted George Robertson, Travelling Freight Agent, Atlanta, Ga, vice J. L. Cox, pro. noted.
 "J. J. Stevens. Soliciting Agent. Mont. gomery, Ala, vice George Robertson transferred.
 "J. B. Andrews, Travelling Freight Agent, Raleigh, N. C., vice H. Tyler Smith, transferred.
 Ed A. Neil,
 General Freight Agent Lee Meelinng.
 Assistant Freight Traffic Manager Approved:
 "F. O, Sowell,
 Freight Traffic Manager" As will be observed Mir. Robertson vii be succeeded by J. J. Stevens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
INSTALLED OFFICERS
JOINT CEREMONY BY MASONIC
 BODIES.
Interesting Occasion at the Temple by Montgomery and Andrew Jackson Lodges-Names of
 New Officials.

The oficers-elect of Montgomery Lodge, No. Ii, and Andrew Jackson Lodge No. l73, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. were Jointly installed Wednesday night. the occasion being the annual festival in June.
 Grand Secretary George A. Beauchamp acted as Worshipful Master and Grand Marshal D. W. McIver was the Marshal. Deputy Grand Master Henry H. Matthews was also present.
 The following were duly and constitu- tionally installed:
 Montgomery Lodge, No. 1-A. A. Ross worshipful Master; Leo Kline. Senior Warden; W. J. Chambers, Junior War den; s. Gassenheimer, Treasurer: w. H Dingiey, Secretary; Abram J. Messing Senior Deacon; Tilford Leak Junior Dea' con; M. W. Wolff. D. A. Castleberry Stewards; Sam Cohn, Tyler Andrew Jackson Lodge. No. lS3-J. w Terry, Worshipful Master; R. s. Teague Senior Warden; G. A. Dennis, Junir War den; L. J. Anderson, Treasurer; J. D Carter, Secretary; Rev. N. L. Anderson | Char plain; Phil McRae. Senior Deacon; J H. Stratford, Junior Deacon; W. O. Gar side, J. M. Kline. Stewards; w. H. Tice | Tyler.
 The ceremony of installation was mos interesting and made solemen and impress sive by the excellent manner in which
 was done by the acting Master | There was a large attendance and tn refreshments after the ceremonies wer
 much enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26

though the State had accepted his ser vices as counsel and derived benehts re- curing therefrom.
 This was in effect the ruling of Judge Sayre on the pleadings of the defendant in the cause. He, however, allowed the case to go to the jury under the plea or general issue, where practically the same defence was set up by counsel for MT. Macdonald as was set up in their de- murrers and pleas. ,a'
 The defendant, under the plea of gen. sral issue, made the point that any em- ployment of the Back Tax Commissioner as set up by the State, was ultra wires since 1t has not been shown that the as- easements against the Tulane estate were made or by direction of the Back Tax Commissioner: and the Back Tax Con- missioner therefore had no right to em- ploy counsel. If he did employ Mir. Mac donald as counsel even under legal au- thority, he became the counsel, not for the State of Alabama but for the Back Tax Commissioner.
 It was further insisted by counsel for the defendant that as the motion Is pred icated under statute upon the fact that the defendant was the attorney for the State of Alabama. 1t does not lie in the mouth of the State to dispute this state ment Orif, as insisted. that he was only the attorney for the Back Tax Commis-
 
 account of a variance between allegations and proof
 The counsel of MT. Macdonald are seek ing to establish the fact that he was em ployed by the State as it's counsel to con duct the litigation against the Tulane es tate, that the Governor had the right tt make this employment. and that MT Macdonald under contract with the Gov ernor is entitled to reasonable eompensa ton by way of fees and also to reclaim an amount out of the funds collected.
 Two witnesses were yesterday afternoon examined. Judge W. J. Wood and Col onel Harvey E. Jones, the former Baci Tax Commissioner and the present Baci Tax Commissioner. The testimony o Judge Wood dealt with the conduct of th' prosecution of the case by MT. Macdon aid, as his counsel.
 Colonel Jones testified that he hat made demand on the defendant to pay t the State Treasurer s7,706.4S collected. in stead of $1,S56.4s paid to the Treasurer. The court recessed late yesterday after noon ;,.i .:'o o'clock today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
BEssEMER SAVINGS BANK V. ROS
 ENRAITM GROCERY CO.

BESSEMER SAVINGS BANK v. RoS-
 ENBAUM GROCERY co. Action of Assumpsit.-Appeal from the
 City Court of Bessemer.
 1. Promise to pay the debt of another {: when without influence of the statute of frauds and binding.-When the purchaser of goods agrees at the time of the sale, to pay the purchase money by satisfying debts due from the vendor to third per- son, the promise enures to the benefit or such third person. Is supported by val uable consideration. which takes the promise without the influence of the statute of frauds, and may be enforced by said third person in his own name.
 2. Pleading and practice; when demur- Ter to claim for attorneys fee properly oyerruled.-In an action of assumpsit. where the plaintiff seeks to recover In his complaint, in addition to the amount alleged to be due on the note, the costs of suit and attorneys fees, which 1t Is alleged the defendant promised to pay, demurrer to the part of the complaint seeking to recover the costs and attor- ney's fees should be overruled; demurrer challenging sufficiency of the complaint upon such ground not being the proper way to raise the objection; but 1t should be raised by a motion to strike, or by oo- lection to the introduction of the evil dence. or by request for proper instruc' ton to the jury.
 Reversed and remanded.
 Opinion by Tyson. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
sroNEIv. THE STATE.

sToNEIv. THE STATE.
 Indictment for Murder-Appeal f: om the
 Criminal Court of Jefferson.
 l. Constitutionality of statute; amend ment.-Where an act is entitled An act to amend an act entitled an act to expe- dite the trial of capital cases in Jeffer- son County" such title is sufficient to identify the act proposed to be amended and is adequate as an expression of the subject with which the Legislature pro- posed to deal. although 1t does not set out the date of the earlier enactment pro- posed to be amended; there being upon the statute books of the State but one act having the title set forth in the title of the amending act.
 g. Same; same; sufficiency of title.-The provisions in an act ito amend an act en- titled an act to expedite the trial of capital cases in Jefferson County" with reference to the number of challenges to be allowed the defendant in capital case whereby the number heretofore al- lowed was reduced from twenty-one to ten, (Acts of 1890-91, p. 56D Is obviously covered by and cognate to the subject expressed in the title; and the fact that like provision was in the original act and had been stricken therefrom by repeal, does not destroy the validity of such pro- vision in the later act.
 OL putt Jury III Idpl- tai case; proper proceeding when name of juror inadvertently left out of box.-Un- der the provisions of the act "to amend an act entitled an act to expedite the trial of capital cases in Jefferson Coun- ty.'" and the act amendatory thereof, CActs of 1S90-01, p. 561: Acts of 1s94-95, D. 425) where in the organization of a jury to try a capital case, the name of one of the jurors who had been drawn and sum- moned Is inadvertently left out of the box from which the drawing to make up such trial is made, and this is not dis covered until all the other names had been drawn from said box. the court should. before permitting the talesmen to be summoned or other names put into said box, have a slip containing the name of said juror which was inadvertently left out of the box put into said box and have 1t drawn therefrom as the other names had been drawn; and If a jury which constituted in part the venire for the case. but which was out considering a verdict in another capital case and the names of all of whom had been drawn and laid aside during the drawing for the jury in the pending case, returns into court their verdict, 1t Is error for the court to have the names of all of such 1 jurors who had been absent on the other | case, put into the box together with the | name of the juror which had been inad- vertently left out of the box. and to re- quire the drawing of the jury for the pending case to proceed from the names l so placed in the box.
 f. Indictment for murder; admissibility i of evidence.-On a trial under an indict-
 ment for murder. it is competent for the | State in the examination of one of its , witnesses, to prove by him that the de.
 ceased was a guard of convicts at the time he was killed. and the defendan
 was one of the convicts which the de
 ceased was guarding.
 Reversed and remanded.
 Opinion by Mcclellan, c. J.