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The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Spring Reunion of Scottish Riye.

The spring reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Little Rock was held in Lit tie Rock, beginning Monday morning at o'clock and closing Wednesday afternoon. The sessions were held in the Albert Pike Consistory. At this meeting class received the de- grees up to and including the thirty second, which is the highest that can be conferred by Masons to applicants, The class which received the degrees was organized by Class Director T. A. Simms. The work of conferring the degrees began at 10 o'clock. Monday th2 fifteenth degree was reached, Tuesday the twenty ninth, and on We'd nesday the thirtysecond degree was conferred. The Masons who partici- pated in the comforting of the degrees reported to J. H. Fraser in the dress ing room at the Consistory at least 15 minutes before the work began There Was q large attendance of the IT cn. berShiD
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
WILD AND WARLIKE NONGOTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
 A FERocioUS TRIBE.
Secure in Their Mountain Businesses, They Have Never Acknowledged the Sovereignty of Spain or
 America.

There is one wild warlke tribe in he Philippines that has stubbornly refused for centuries to become at racted or assimilated by the Chris ian inhabitants.
 These people are known as the Hon. gots and are found in the mountains near Baler, says the Manila American. This tribe comes within the jurisdic ion of Tayabas, and according to Gov. Quezon's report, there is one sec ton north of Dagcan inhabited by these people where no Christian has ever penetrated, and where the soV- ereignty of Spain or the United States has never been acknowledged. Gov. Quezon says:
 "The IionSots are found only in the mountains of Baler, from Dipaculan, Diarabasin and Dinadianan to Isa- bela, toward the north, and from the mountains of San Jose de Casigaran as far as Pantabangan and Carranga- Ian, toward the west.
 They are a ferocious race, always on the lookout for an opportunity to
  clement.
 .The road between Pantabangan and Baler is wont to be the scene of these attacks on the part of these infidels on Christian Filipinos.
 During the time of Spanish gov ernment troops were wont to be sent to the mountains to punish the Hon. gots when they assassinated Chris tian Filipinos, and then the former would either surrender or remain quiet for some time, paying a tax of 9 centimos for each male inhabitant over IS and under 50, collectable in tobacco leaves, as they had no money.
 Then their local authorities were appointed from among their number. Practically. however, these authorities appointed by the Spanish government were never acknowledged or recog- nized by the inhabitants of each set clement, those really recognized as such being the leaders whose valor and great ferocity inspired terror in all others. The Ilongots of San Jose, Dipaculan, Diarabasin and Dagcau were the ones unsubjugated by the Spanish, and as no Christian has been there their number cannot be esti mated, but it is known that they are more numerous than the Tlongots who were subjugated from the in- formation given by the latter.
 "Their warlike arms are the arrow, the campilan a wide bolo, very light and well sharpened. about two and half hand-breadths in length), and the lance. Their defensive arm is a shield three feet long by one foot wide, called calasag.
 Their attacks arc always charac- terized by treachery, they lie in wait in the bush and ambush their victims; from their hiding place they use their lances, and when wounded dis patch their enemies, taking their heads and leaving the body where it fell. The head is carried away and preserved as trophy of war feast being celebrated upon the arrival of the head at their settlement.
 For an Ilongot to marry it is nec- essary that he first bring the number of heads of Christians or infidels that his future father-in-law may designate, which heads must have been cut off by the suitor himself"
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Liang's Diplomatic Answer.

One of the surest indications of the revolution of sentiment taking place in China is the popular movement to- ward the education of women. One of the strong advocates for the new departure is the present Chinese min ister at Washington, Sir Liang, whose American school life, when for part of the time he was under the instruction of woman teachers, gave him a lasting respect for feminine intellectual DOW. CTS. Shortly before he left China for Washington Sir Liang had an inter- view with the empress dowager and the subject was brought up. q have been advised said her majesty, ito introduce schools for girls into the empire. But I have noticed that as soon as women begin the pursuit of learning they are seized with the mania for meddling in politics" Sir Liang was equal to the occasion. Your majesty's subjects rejoice" he replied, that the 4O0,OOO,00 of China have for their ruler an educated wom- an"
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Arkansas Presbyterv in Session.

The annual session of the Arkansas Presbytery of the Southerns Presby- terian church is in session at Little Rock with representative from more h one hundred Presbyterian churches present. Among other mat ters discussed at this session will be the question as to whether the Arkan- sas Presbytery will favor the idea of the Southern Presbyterian church sending representative to the coun- cil of Presbyterian churches, at which the following churches are now rep resented: Northern Presbyterian. Uni ted Presbyterian, the Associate Re- form Presbyterian and the German Reform Presbyterian churches. Mat ters pertaining to denominational comity are taken up at the council meetings, which take place annually. The council is now composed of 76 representatives
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Specimens of Antimony.

Specimens of antimony ore, sent by W. G. Conboy of Gillham, Sevier county, are on exhibition in the agri, cultual department at Little Rock. The bed of ore from which the speci. mems are taken is in the northern DOT tion of Sevier county, where it ia stated, there is a very large deposit. in paying quantities, and easily work. ed. Anthony is a metal that enters largely into commercial use It con. StltuteS the base for silver plating and is usea in type metal and in the manufacture of babbit.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Payment of Liquor Licenses.

The collectors of 43 counties in Ar kansas have paid into the state treas ury collections on account of liquor li- censes. Last year the licenses paid by the liquor dealers of Arkansas amounted to about $12S,0s0. This year the collections will not be as large, but the decrease will not be as much as many believe it will be on account of so many counties going dry at the recent general election. It is estimat- cd that the collections this year will run from S125 900 to $150,00
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
New Railroad Incorporated.

The State Board of Railroad Incor- poraticn met recently and examined and approved the articles of incorpo ration and granted a charter to the Antoine Valley Railroad. The road is capitalized at $150,0o0, divided into 1,500 shares of S100 each. The road which will lay entirely within Clark county, will extend from Graysonia situated on the Gurdon and Fort Smith Railroad, to Philadelphia. dis. tance of about 27 miles, The corpor- ation has a 15-year franchise.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
~AS ARKANSAS N ATE NEWSQ
e Insurance Suits Filed.

re Insurance Suits Filed.
 3nal suits to the number of i've been filed by Prosecuting SRhoten in the Circuit Court, Division, against insurance ss. either operating directly or y in the state of Arkansas for riolationS of antitrust statute. of $14, 4,000,000 is demanded. lpanies sued are: The T. and ance Company of Dallas, Tex l,000,000. The Commonwealth Company of Dallas, Texas 0,000. The Seaboard Fire and Insurance Company of Gal pr $3,000,000. Ill like manner ent Insurance Company of Conn, is alleged to have agent for the T. and c. h.
 Company of Dallas, and a for $3,000,0o0 is made. The Universal for $3,000,O00. The
 Insurance Company of B, w. Va, for $1,000,000 and
 Association of Philadelphia l0,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Weather Damaoes crous.

oldEyinds and the rain that l. sweeping over the state for week have had d ruinous ef- the Farming industries of the aection. The fruit has been
 the, corn tkat has been plow-
 ANd worked out has been
 ne most part and from pres sarances the wheat and oat l be a failure this year. The rop will have to be replanted sr. The strawberries are rip st, however, and there is an y large supply this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
New Line Assured.

From all indication there is no doubt but that the proposed railroad from Comal, on the White river bracch of the Iron Mountain, to Dodd City and thence to Kingdom Springs in north Marion county, passing through mineral belt, will be built. The projectors of the line have ask. ed for $15,O00 as a bonus, and the money is said to have been raised. It is thought that work on the new line will be started within a short time.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Man and Boy Shot.

John Richardson, son of a promin- an1 planter living at Blytheville, shot and seriously wounded Claud Griffith, a l6-year-old boy, land was in turn
 shot down by Edgar Spraggins, at whom Richardson had fired twice in an effort to kill him. Griffith, with unusual presence of mind, knocked the gun down after Richardson had placed it against his heart, and re- ceiyed the charge in his knee. Rich ardson was shot in the side and the extent of his injuries is not known.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Evaporation Affairs.

White River Zinc and Lead y have filed articles of incor- and agreement in the office of yof the state showing a capital
 $500, 900, of which $3,000 has bscribed. by the corporators. K is divided into 12,000 shares ach. The headquarters of the will be at Melville.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Growing Old Comfortably.

l find l am called an old man by other people, but 1 get along myself without thinking of this or talking about it, uSless some correspondent asks me to, writes Edward Everett Hale, in the Circle. Thus, 1 am lame; but I do not say I am lame because I am S4. 1 say 1 am lame because 1 had a fall, precisely as should have said it if I were B years and months old at three minutes after three in the third month of the year.
 Or, in brief, if you can get along without thinking of yourself much, it will probably be comfort to your. self, and it will certainly be comfort to your friends.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Merchant Kills Farmer.

John L. White. a general merchant living at kingsland, shot and instant ly killed John Webb, farmer, also of Kingsland. The cause of the trag- edy, it is said, is due to the atten- tions recently paid by the deceased to the divorced wife of White, iron. whom he had been legally separated about six months ago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Shot Without Warninq.

". H. Hayes, a negro residing near Helena, shot and killed Een Jones, an- other negro recently. The shooting is the result of a feud between the two men. Hayes is said to have made some sighting remarks regarding the wife of Jones, with the result that the latter severely thrashed him. Since that time the two negroes have been enemies. "A
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Four Claim Man as Husband.

William Underwood was arrested at Hot Springs on charge of uttering worthless paper. Since his arrest the chief of police has received several telegrams from women in Chicago who allege they are his wives, and de- sire him held for bigamy. There is a woman living with him in Hot Springs who also claims that distinction. In all, four women allege that they are the better halves of Underwood.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Relic of the Civil War Found,

A fifty-pound shell was unearthed by laborers engaged in grading a street in Helena recently. The shell was found at depth of about five feet. It is believed to have been fired from one of the big guns of Fort Curtis during the battle at Helena, July f. 1863.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Fell Into Firery Pit.

E. M. Tray, manager of the Finne. gan Hide Company, at Texarkana, while looking over the ruins of a building recently destroyed by fire, stepped upon what he thought was a solid brick floor. The brick gave way under his weight and he fell into a hole four feet deep, in which was a hot, smouldering fire of wheat and grain, and was seriously burned.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Child Swallows Six-Penny Nail.

The two-year-old child of Bea F. Smith of Calico Rock died recently from results caused by the swallow ing of a six-penny nail. The child complained of it's throat and at times would almost strangle. An emetic was given and the child vomited the nail, which had lodged in the bron- chial tube, causing inflammation which produced toxine poisoning. The child died within a few hours after vomiting the nail
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Crippled Woman Fatally Injured.

Mrs. w. W. Linsey of Helena, who was run down by an electric car in Little Rock two years ago, and 50 severely injured that it was necessary to amputate her right leg, fell down the back steps of her home recently, and received injuries which the phy- sicians believe will prove fatal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Bottle Long AfIoat.

The greatest length of time which any bottle has been known to re- main afloat is 21 years. A bottle containing message, which was thrown overheard by an American sea captain off Newfoundland in 1878, was picked up off the west coast of Ireland early in 1899.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
To Build New Roa d.

The right of way for the Brinkley and Western Railroad has been SC. cured and everything is now ready for letting the contract for the con- struction of the line. The road will pass through one of the best cotton producing sections of Arkansas. It will be 2S miles long and will be an independent line. When the road is completed it will have connection with the Rock Island and will have complete service with the Iron Noun tain or business in that section of the country.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
lcGta ntly Killed.

,rcation occurred between Bill md J. Stephens at Stephens east of Grannis, over some
 made about Stephens wife or and Stephens shot Taylor Winchester rifle, killing him
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
ice Commissioners Report.

nee Comni iSSioner'S Report.
 nnual report of the state in-
 commissioner, Avery E.. las just been published. The ihows that during the year gre Were p stock fire insur- npanies doing business in the ne mutual fire insurance con- five Farmers mutual aid as s, B legal reserve life com- I accident and miScellaneous e companies and 26 fraternal e sOcieties. The experience the fire insurance companies lclOss ratio for the companies
 period of 26 years to be 5S.8 um and the expense ratio to ated at 37 per centum.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
lptkalists at Pike City.

V Eastern capitalists have uepecting in the vicinity of ' with the view of selecting a
 which to bore for oil. They sded that oil in paying quanti- be procured at depth of less Do feet.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
J. J. Crews Injured By Saw.

J. J. Crews was injured by saw at the Roger Meiser factory at Para gould recently. He was removing dust from under the saw with his foot, when his limb was caught and ampu. tated just below the knee, the foot falling on the opposite side of the saw
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Negro Drowned at Helena.

negro man, known as Steve, was drowned at the coal fleet in the har. bor at Helena recently.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Two Men Wounded In Fioht.

M. Bloom. butcher, living at Wynne, engaged in fight with MT. Glispie, an express agent, and struck him over the head with his meat cleaver, inflicting a serious wound. After Gilispie was wounded he shot Bloom, but only made slight flesh wound in his shoulder.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
-atatIy Cut By Negro.

McFalls, a well-known and nt citizen of Humphrey, Ar county, was fatally s,ashed razor by Will Higgins, a ne- is said that the trouble, which led in the cutting, had been
 for several days. The ne- !e his escape.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Accidentally Killed Himself.

Lon Wilson of Harrison, accidental ly shot himself recently. He was rid ing in a wagon and in some way a shotgun lying in the bed of the wagon was accidentally discharged, the loads in both barrels entering his body and infiicting wounds which resulted in his death a short time later.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Beautiful Pearl Found.

f the most beautiful, as well 3 one of the most valuable, yer taken from an Arkansas was brought to Little Rock
 It was found near Cotter, @ river. It is a round pearl, lite,f lustrous and without a weighs 10 grains. The own lght it to the city to find a and finally sold it to Chas. for Sl. 900.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
New $1oo.ooo School House,

A new $100,000 school house is be ing erected at Hot Springs on the site of the old court house.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
! Company Organized.

lpany has been organized for pose of establishing d can tury at Markley. The factory e capacity of 10000 cans
 . MI be in operation by the
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Developing Diamond Fields.

The promoters of the diamond fields in Pike county are installing $1O,OOO worth of machinery for the purpose of crushing the rock which contains the gems.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Caught By Cars.

c. A. Buffam, night foreman of the Iron Mountain switching crew at Van and his body crushed just above the hips.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Mining Operations at kinqsdon.

Mining operations at Kingston, Ma. rion county, have been resumed and arrangements are being made to build an electric line from the mining camp to Flippin.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Two Men Killed Near H.b.r

Two violent deaths occurred near Heber recently. A man by the name of Davis was killed by falling limb and Charles Campbell was drowned in Red river.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Oistillery Established.

A small distillery has been estab. lished at Rutherford, Independence county. The plant has daily capa. city of four bushels of mash or thir teen gallons of liquor.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Officer Shot By Negro.

John Rabb, a deputy sheriff of Helena, was shot by a negro whom he was attempting to arrest. The bull let took effect in the officers should. CT ahd shattered the bone. The negro made his escape.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Bore For Oil.

|auy is being formed at Mon- p9re for oil. It is proposed tsQO0 by the sale of shares Ealie of $100. The exact
 he well has not yet been
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Arkansan Killed In Wreck.

Herman Wilson, a young man liv- ing at Texarkana, was killed in railway wreck near Salt Lake City recently.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
aIIed In Mine.

york in a mine at Hunt
 Rall Bell was killed by a Epn him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
|ples of Lamar pead.

Rs died at his home in Ely of cancer on his face.
 known in Johnson coun-
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
Perhaps Sixteen.

While you see a girl who Etf people know how old
 Is usually 17.-So..ler-
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26
The Man Without Defects.

Aman who shows no defects is a fool or a hypocrite, whom we should mistrust.-Joubert.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26

Only few matters were considered i | the House Friday. Most of the time was taken up with local bills. after w:.ich Sen ate business was taken up. Seversl special orders were disposed of and the Univer- sity Deficiency Bill was taken Cp This bill was passed through the Committee of the Whole and is now going r. fore the House. The item to appropriai, S26 300 to pay back salaries to teachers wis adopted and several other items were cc nsidered.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26

Throughout the entire day Tuesday the galleries and all available seats on the % witness the fight on the Lee Browning insurance bill which was admitted to bt cne of the fiercest floor fights that had been waged at this session. This crow, did not represent focal people. but visitors from the ranks of business llen through ,ut .he entire state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26

Local bills of minor importance occupied almost the entire time Of the Senate Friday, with the exception of the poll-tax bill of Senator Cloud which seeks to regulate the issuing of poll tax receipts. This bill seeks to prevent the wholesale paying nf poll taxes by politicians or others for selfish interests anl is said by some of the Sena- tors to be one of the best bills passed by the Serate.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26

By vote of 42 to 36 the Browning Lee bill passed the House Tuesday after q contest that had been waged on the floor from the hour of being called to order until j o'clock in the afternoon. and which had been orderly session until the roll call had been announced A twenty-min- ute interval of disorder reignpd follow ing the announcement. until it required a roll call vote to adjourn the body
 The bin by Mir. Haley which places the liability for loss or damage to freight or express on the initial carrier was passed without discussion or Gisszyt
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26

As the Legislative session draws to a close there is talk every afternoon in the House, where the greatest congestion ex- the members have to date been against any such procedure One member of a former assembly said Thursday of night sessions .'I think if the legislative journals were looked over it would be found tha. all the worst legislation ever placed on our statute books was done in the darkness of night. Members go home tired and will not re, turn There is always a bare quorum of one and the laws enacted at such sessions Is not the voice of the Legislature in fact"
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26

Retaliating against the St. Louis SoutL western railroad for taking advantage of the fact that It's Texarkana passenger depot is just over the state line, and for refusing to sell tickets from that city to points in Arkansas under the terms of the 2-cent passenger rate. the House Monday gave two hurried reading to bills intro 'lced by Messrs. Hamiter and Owens which demand that this line erect depot in Tekarkana on the Arkansas side of the state lines where tickets may be purchased under The new rate law. Appl'ca- tons had been made from many points in this state for tickets to TeXar kama and in each instance the company charged tho regular Scent rate because their Texarkana terminal was out of Arkan sas Persons in Texarkana were also un- able to secure the 2-cent rates to points i? Arkansas over the line,
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-04-26

Senator Goodwin's bill enlarging the pow CTS of the Railroad Commission to the extent that this body will have authority to fix freight rates in equal sums over con meeting lines when more than one line k used in shipment was taken up by the Rail road Committee In the House Wednesday Thursday with the report that it pass without amendment Senator Goodwin appeared be fore the committee explaining briefly the purpose of the bill. and attorneys for the railroads were also heard. In his eXplana- tion Senator Goodwin stated that often ap- parently different lines were really operated by the same stockholders, and that he be- lieyed this bill would prevent higher rates being charged on one line than charged on another through this method of operating the lines