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The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Want to Come to Arkansas.

A letter has been received at the agricultural department from Orlan Clyde Cullen of St. Paul, Minn. who represents large colony of Russian Caucausians, wanting to purchase 5000 acres of land in Arkansas, and would visit the state on an inspection tour. The colonists desire well-watered prai- rie land, suitable for general farming and stock raising and are prepared to pay cash for it. In answering the letter Agricultural Commissioner Tuck CT said that there was tract of land in Arkansas county that he thought would be suitable for the purposes of the colony. He also stated that desir- able land could be had in other coun- ties, and that he would make the ne eessary inquiries, so that he would be able to present him with a number of tracts from which to make a selection when he visited Arkansas. The col onists are from the Russian Cauca- sus, and are honest, sober and indus trious, and are physically one of the best races in Europe, and would make desirable citizens. They will bring with them from Europe some of their horses and Angora goats and sheep.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Fees Of County Treasurers.

In reply to request for a construc- tion of the law regarding the fees which county treasurers are entitled to. asked by T. B. Cook, treasurer of Little River county, Attorney Gener- al Kirby gives it as his opinion that, Tn ali cases where the amount re- ceiyed does not exceed S1 900 in any one year. i per cent, on all sums over s1 GOO, not exceeding per cent, to be paid out of the respective funds" From the language of section 3508 of Kirby's Digest 1t is evident that the legislature did not intend the different funds should be taxed so much per cent, but that the amount of revenue collected should be tolled per cent on the first thousand and per cent on the remainder as treasurer's fees, and the treasurer is not entitled to a commission of per cent on the first Sf000 on the particular funds and 2 per cent on the remainder of them, but only to his different per cent up on the whole amount of the revenue. and ? per cent on all but slt000 and i per cent upon that
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
FORREST CITY. ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 51 19o7
Peonase Charge Against Him.

James Turner, who lives about four miles out of Wtlmot. has been arrest ed by deputy United States marshal. charged with holding negro oy the name of Roberson in peonage. It is alleged that Turner held Roberson in custody to work out a debt Turner is said to have liquidated for Roberson In the way of fine. During the day. it is alleged, Roberson was chained to plow, with the chain around his neck. so that he would of necessity -be compelled to guide the blow. Al night, it is alleged, Roberson was chained in a corn crib and the crib locked. One night he filed the chain and got away. Tn a letter to the Uni ted States attorney Roberson says his life was in danger. and that though the neighbors had offered to reimburse Turner, he refused the money and said he would work Roberson to death.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
F. O. Butt Pardoned.

Festus Orastus Butt, former state senator from the Twenty-fourth dis trict. convicted on the charge of bri- bery and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and to pay fine of S2o0, has been pardoned by Acting Governor Pindall, after serving less than five months of his sentence Gov. Pindall's reasons for granting the par don are given in a communication to Mrs. Butt in which he tells her that he thinks her husbands disgrace has been sufficient, and that he is less guilty than others who have escaped, and for him to remain longer in prison would not increase his disgrace. but would only add to the suffering of the family. There are three other indict- ments against him which will be talk en to Perry county on a change of venue. and which will come up in the August term of court.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Government Agent at Harrisburo

5udge B. L. Stine of Kansas City. special agent of the Department of Agriculture was at Harrisburg recent iy. His mission was to investigate the subject of fever infection among the cattle of Craighead Poinsett and Mis- slssippi counties, with view to the department removing the quarantine line below Poinsett county, which at present is located on the boundary be tween Craighead and Greene counties. In order to secure this change it will be necessary for the department to place an inspector in each of the coun. ties designated who will make close investigation into local conditions, and If the cattle of that section are found free from the fever ticks the quaran- tine lines will be removed from those counties.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
INSURANCE INVESTMENTS.
How One cohpany's Assets Are Dis. tributed in the South and West.

In connection with it's withdrawal from Texas, along with many other companies. rather than to submit to the new law which requires that 759o of the reserves on Texas policies shall be invested ip securities of that state, which securities shall be deposited in the state and subjected to heavy taxa. ton, In addition to the large tax now imposed zon fife insurance. premiums. the EqnHabfa Life Assurance Society has made public the distribution of it's assets, at the end of the second year Of the new management. The Equit- able now haB S10 ,95S, 900 invested in Texas, which, is twice as much as the new law requires, but the manage ment decided that to submit to the additional taRation would be an injus- tiee to itsf policyholders in other states, which impose no such penalty on the thrife of their citizens.
 The Equithble's report shows that more than t796 of it's total reserves are now invested in the southern and western states, while only 359o of it's total insurance is carried in these states. It's investments are distributed as follows: Ala, s3,099,00O: Ariz.. $974 ,0Oo; Ark. s4,03S,0O Cal, $5.- 142,000; Col, $5,222 900; Fla, s4,924,- 900; Ga. $4.O4s.OOO; Idaho, s5,197 900. H., s12,617,000; Ind Ter, s443, 900: Ind, $6,S36, 900; Iowa, $3.690,O0O Kan. sas, 1887 900; Ky, s2,631 900; La. $3,054 GOO; Md, s2,2O7 900; Mich, s6,- 009, 900; Minn.. g ,O65, 900; Miss, s767,- 900; Mo. ss s.197. .000; Mont, $1 .S90 900: Neb., s7526, 900; New, $64000O; New Mex, sl,376,000; N. C., $1,649,0 900: N. D.. $677 900; Ohio, s11 ,634 900; Okla. $1,006000; Ore, $1.15S.000; S. C., s975 900; s. D., s1.305, ,000 Tenn. $1,- 909 900; Utah s2,134,00 Va, $6,592,- 900, Wash, $l,202 900; w. Va. $5, ,523,- 900; Wis, s2,3f2. 900; Wyo., s3,367 900.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Targets for Anqlers.

Not long ago several wood disks, one foot in diameter. painted white, and each provided with line and lead weight were placed in the pool in Central park. this city. by the Anglers club for targets for fly and bait-casting. As granitoid walk adjoins the eastern end of the pool. and the targets furthest from the casting platform are near this walk, thousands of park visitors worry the lives out of the policemen and park employees with questions relative to the purpose of the white disks. They have been asked if the strange things are early lilypads and-everything un. der the sun an idle lounger can i'm agine. One of the patrolmen told me the other day that his naturally sweet temper had been ruined since the ap. pearance Of them things" But the most curious questions of all was fired at me one day as watched the anglers practicing
 Are those tin cans used in fish breeding?"' asked the visitor.
 What cans?' I queried. not grasp ing his meaning.
 Why those tin cans in the lake?"
 "Oh, No, those are targets. For. est and Stream.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
si6hs FOR PAST SHOWS,
mfk Twain Regrets Vanished Joys of
 Other Days.

Where now Is Billy Rice7 He was fy to me. and so were the other stats of the nlggei show-Billy Birch. Dasid Wambold, Rackus and a de- hgbtful dozeni of their brethren who mFie life Heasure to me 40 years ago and later Birch. Wambold and baekas are gone years ago; and with thtfn departed to return no more for eVqr. l suppose, the real nigger-show he genuinei nigger.show, the ex- trSagant njgger show-the show which to me had no peer and whose peer has not yet arrived. in my ex- perience. We have the grand opera: and l have witnessed and greatly en- loved, the first act of everything which Magnet created, but the effect on me has always been 80 powerful that one act was quite sufficient: whenever l have witnessed two acts l have gone away physically exhaust ed. and whenever I have ventured an entire opera the result has been the next thing to suicide. But If l could have the nigser.show back again, in It's pristine purity and perfection. I should have but little further use for opera. It seems to me that to the elevated mind and the sensitive spirit the hand-organ and the nigger.show art standard and summit to whose rafefied altitude the other forms of musical art may not hope to reach Mark Twain, in North American Re yicw
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Woman Convicted of Biaamy.

Mrs. Jennie Van Pelt of Crawford
 county, whose husband is hopelessly insane, married John Ferguson of Huntington, and week later both were arrested on a charge of bigamy, and the woman was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. The women is the mother of four small children, and has had hard strug- gle to support them. She married Fer guson, not knowing that under the sta tutes of Arkansas insanity does not furnish grounds for divorce. Imme- diately after the conviction each jury man, the judge and all the court off cials signed petition to Governor Pindall praying that executive elem ency be extended her. and that she be permitted to provide for her children.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
State Capital Notes

Little Rock.-The question has been raised as to whether election eommis. sioners are allowed s2 per day from each town in which municipal cleo. tlons are held and tho opinion of Al terney General Kirby has been sought by ]. r. Brady of Black Rock. Law renee county. 10 settle the matter. In his answer MT Kirby says: "Eleetiou commissioners are only entitled to g. per day each, for each day actually engaged in the duties of their office. and since the municipal elections are held upon the same day. they would not be entitled to more than g. per day each merely because separate cleo tions are held in each municipality. They do not have the right to charge each municipality with B per day for each days service performed in the holding of the municipal elections, but they can only charge for the services for the whole number of days required to hold the election at s2 per day. This charge should be allowed and paid ratably by the cities and towns in which the elections are held, or it might be paid by first one municipality and then an. other at succeeding elections, and then each municipality in it's turn would bear the burden of the payment of the per diem of the election commissioners at their election. Certain it is that when one municipality has paid the whole bill for their per diem for hold ing municipal elections, another can not be compelled by them to pay the bill for the same services. The mum icipalities may fix their own method to divide and adjust the payment of their said per diem"
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Corporation Affairs.

The Southern Compress Company of Monticello. The capital stock of this concern is s24,525. all of which has been subscribed and paid. The Set tlement bank of Settlement Capital stock $20,000 of which s10,000 has been subscribed. The Melbourine Min ing Company of Melbourne. Izard coun- ty. filed a certificate announcing the surrender of it's charter The Citizens Building and Loan Association of Lit tie Rock filed a certificate showing that at recent meeting of It's stock holders the capital stock of the com pany was reduced from 5000, ,000 to $500 ,000
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Swept to His Death.

T. J. Adams, young man living in the northern part of Crawford coun- ty, was drowned in Lee creek recent ly. He was returning home from Uniontown with companion in a farm wagon. The two men drove into the stream and were allowing the team to drink. A hard rain had fallen further up the mountain an hour be- fore, and a wall of water, fully four feet high, swept down upon them Adams companion escaped, but Adams, with his team and wagon were swept down stream. The body of the young man has not been recOy' cred.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
To Populate Reform School.

Superintendent Chestnut of the Re form School has sent out letter to the county judges of the state ac- quainting them with the fact that the law not only authorizes but re. qulres them to send certain children to the Reform School, and it is expect ed that the population of the school will soon be greatly increased The law as passed by the recent legislature requires That the county judges of the various counties in the state of Arkansas be, and they are hereby au- thorized and required, to have brought before them all children between the know and who are reported to them to live in notorious resorts of bad char acter, or who frequent the company of lewd, wanton or laScivious persons or whose parents live in or keep houses of ill-fame. or habitually frequent the same; and if such judge is satisfied from the proof offered that such child is not being properly cared for, and that it's moral, mental or physical wei fare is being neglected to that extent that it will probably grow up in pau perism, lewdness and crime, the said judge shall take charge of such child and by proper order commit it to the Reform School. if there is a vacancy from his county, or find 1t suitable home, as in his judgment will be to the best interest of the moral men tai and physical welfare of such child"
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
scripts Filed.

The transcript in the case of W. T.
 Young against the Rock Island, Arkan. sas and Louisiana Railway Company and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pa cific Railway Company, on appeal from the Union Circuit Court. The action IS for damages on account of the kill ing of stock The transcript In the case of Jacobs & Garrett against Will Bentley and others; on appeal from Monroe Circuit Court, being a suit on repleyin The transcript in the case of H. Y. Ames against g. D. Hig. ginbotham; appeal from Craighead Circuit Court, being q suit for $3,000 damages. The transcript in the case of John s. Kelley ond others against J. F.. WoCten and others; appeal from Polk Chancery CoHrt The action was brought to cancel the sale of Mena Hendrix Academy property. The tran script in the case of R. F. Forest against Jennie Sparks; appeal from Benton Circuit Court, being a suit for legal services. The transcript in the case of R. P. Powell and s. M. Powell against A. s. Fowler; appeal from Pull aski Circuit Court, being a suit on ao- count of alleged advances on insur. ance contracts The transcript in the case of Sarah M Swafford against the Pine Bluff and Western Railroad Com pany, on appeal from the Grant Circuit Court The case is one in which plain tiff sues for $2,000 damages alleged to have been sustained on account of being carried beyond her destination. The lower court rendered a judgment in favor of the praintiff and the defend ant railroad company appealed
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Abandons Search for Ore.

B. De Londe of Duluth, Minn., has abandoned his search for high-grade manganese ore, after 19 months pros pecting in North Arkansas, and re- turned to his home. During the time mentioned he has prospected the coun- try pretty thoroughly from Batesville to Mena, and while he found some high grade ore, there was not enough of it. so he says He shipped six cars Of ore within that time, amounting to nearly 300,0 ,000 pounds, to Chicago.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Wreck On Frisco.

A southbound cannonball on the Frisco was wrecked at Johnson Sta tion, five miles from Fayetteville, as the result of washout, and ten peo- pie were injured, the most serious be ing Dr. Weems of Van Buren who sus' tained a fractured thigh, a dislocated shoulder. broken rib. severe cuts about the head and neck and probably a fractured skull. The injuries to the others were confined to cuts and bruises
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
North Arkansas Apple Crop.

The apple crop of north Arkansas will this season bring the farmers of that section more money than ever be- fore in the history of the industry, both because of the increased acreage and the handsome profit that will be realized. Even now apples are sell ing in the orchards at $70 to s100 per acre, and $2,000,000 is considered a conservative estimate of the value of the apple and peach crop in Washing ton county alone. This prosperous state of affairs is brought about by the scarcity of the product in the ter ritory which is in immediate competi- tion with this part of the state.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Shootinq Near Monticello.

Matt Mcdaniel was shot by Frank Closeup near Monticello recently. The shooting was the result of some stock belonging to McDaniel breaking into the field of Closeup. It is claimed by Closeup that Mcdaniel was advanc- ing on him with a hoe, but this is de nied by the wounded man. Mcdaniel is in a dangerous condition.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Little Rock Day at Exposition.

The advertising manager of the Jamestown exposition has written a letter to Mayor Lemon of Little Rock, in which he asks this city to agree to a day to be set at the exposition and known as Little Rock day. If the in vitation is accepted the Board of Gov ernors agree to obtain special railroad rates and to send representative of the board to Little Rock to make ar rangementS.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Will Pay 60 Per Cent.

The claims of the depositors of the Bank of Newport, represented by Sen ator Clarke, totaling abNt s1os000, will be settled on a compromise basis of 42 per cent net. which with the IS per cent net divided paid out by the receivers, makes total of 60 cents on the dollar.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Leslie Extensio

The extension of the St. Louis and North Arkansas railroad from Leslie is being pushed, several hundred men being hard at work. The grading has been completed for IS or 40 miles and about 10 miles of steel rails laid. All the right-of-way has been cut out be- tween Leslie and Searcy, with the ex- ception of six miles between Heber and Settlement in Van Buren county. The completion of this road means a great deal to this section of the state, and it is thought a branch from the main line will be built on to Little Rock within the next two years.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Robert DolIins Killed.

J. D. Dafran shot and killed Robert Dollins, near Waldron recently, and then sent his son to tell Dollins' peo- pie of the killing. The shooting was the result of an old quarrel. Dafran claims that he shot in self-defense as Dollins was advancing on him with a knife.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Pardons Granted.

"' WIS VI o'ANNs
 Among the pardons granted the past week by Acting Governor Pindan are: Sterling Stovall, convicted on the charge of manslaughter i'll the Arkan. sas Circuit Court in November. 1906. and sentenced to two years in the pen. itentiary The following is the en. dorsement on the petition by Governor Pindall: This Is q case in which the minority of the jury were correct, and inasmuch as they base their com promise on the ground of saving coun. ty expenses and not to shirk respon- sibillty, think their plan should be carried out and therefore l grant the pardon Y. H. Rogers, convicted in the Lincoln County Circuit Court, Sep. tembeI $, 1903, on the charge of grand larceny and sentenced to one year In the penltentiary. Tn this case" says the governor. 'l hesitated long time. 1 think, however, if the case had been reviewed in the Supreme Court 1t is doubtful If the element of criminal intent would have been found to have been freely established. However. as the three helpless children of the de fendant are now waifs on the commun. fly they need their father more than the state, and l will send him back to them" Sando Walker, convicted of petit larceny in a justice court of Fay. etteville, December 9, 1904. and fined $l0, was granted pardon in order to restore his citizenship.
 Acting Governor Pindall closed the week by granting two pardons. one to J. H. Stewart and the other to Dave Scull, both of whom were convicted in the Woodruff County Circuit Court in February, 1907, on the charge of grand larceny and each sentenced to serve enc year in the penitentiary.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Acquisitions for Four.

Acting Governor X. o. Pindall re gently issued acquisitions upon the governor of Mississippi for Arthur Vessey, Steve Gilley, Joe Gilley and Willie Blunt The defendants are wanted in Desha county, where they were recently indicted on the charge of stealing a raft of logs in the Mis. sissippi river at Arkansas City.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Blind Pupils 10 Remain.

About IS pupils at the Blind School will remain at the institution during the summer. as will also Prof. T. A. Futrall. the superintendent, who will remain in order 10 look after the build ings and grounds until his successor assumes charge in October.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Boy Killed By Fall From Tree.

A little 7-year-old son of Kerr Cash. who lives three miles east of Pea Ridge, fell from a tree which he had climbed in search of birds nest, and sustained injuries from which he died several hours later
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Honest Mans Excuse.

Yes, said the honest dealer, head ing up the barrel of apples he had just packed. there's always room at the top. That's why generally put the biggest ones in the top row."
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
School Elections.

In reply to a request of Superinten- dent ! ]. Doyne, Attorney General w. F. Kirby gives it as his opinion that in school elections it is not necessary for the woids for tax" and against tax" to be printed on the ballot to make it legal. except when held under the general election law.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Sardine Sandwiches.

Skin and bone one can of sardines: mash to a paste, adding oil from can, the yolks of two or three hard boil cd eggs, a dash of lemon juice. olive oil enough to make a smooth paste. and sprinkle of cayenne; spread on thin slices bread. one side buttered
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Neuro Shoots Uncle.

Leo Maxwell, a negro living at Lit tie Rock, shot and almost instantly killed his uncle. Thomas Busby, with whom he resided, because he was not paid money which he claimed was due him.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Dronned Dead Tn Field.

Miss Virga Corbin of Havana, drop ped dead in the field while hoeing cot. ton with her father and sister. Her death was due to the bursting of a blood vessel in her head.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Hamburu Steak.

Season the meat with salt and pep per and very little finely minced onion. Add one-third the quantity of bread crumbs and one or two beaten eggs Roll into balls, cover on each side with flour. and brown well on each side in hot butter
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Wilt Build Warehouse.

The Farmers Union of Marvell. Phillips county, will build a s2,000 warehouse. The building will have a storage capacity of l ,500 bales.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Pay Day at Institutions.

The last day of the month being pay day at the various institutions. there was disbursed Saturday the sum of t13, 3,433.37.