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The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
To Protect Pearl Fisheries.

Dr. George F. Kunz. who is aiding the development of Arkansas diamond fields. is also actively engaged in pushing the movement to save the Western pearl fisheries from destruc- ton. A few years ago mussels, from which pearls are obtained, were plen. tiful in all the Western rivers, but owing to their promiseuous slaughter by the fishermen the number is being rapidly diminished New York dealers headed by pr. Kunz, have recently sent petition to the proper authori- ties at Washington asking that con- ditions affecting the mussels be inyes- tSated and steps taken to prevent their total extermination. Federal commissioners have already started on trip to investigate the Arkansas pearl fisheries of White river. After making this trip report will be issued on the subject and it is thought that the industry will be placed under federal control in a short time
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
State Guard Encarpnent.

The annual e1campment of the &r. kansas National Guards will be held at Hot Springs the first two weeks iu October. during the State Fair. The eneampment will be held at the Oak. lawn race track, and the tents and officers quarters will be pitched in the enclosure made by the mile cir eular race track The regimentaI camps will be at the northern part Of the grounds. and al the end of each of the company streets a water hydrant will be installed The drill ing field will be immediately in front Of the grandstand During the en- campment two sham battles will be given, one on the night of October ,. when the attack will be planned as d reproduction of the fall of the Alamo. and the other on Tuesday, October S. will present the charge up san Juan hill
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Will Be Exposed to Weather.

Tn the construction of the new State capitol. h per cent of all bills paid the contractors has been withheld to insure the proper construction of the building according to the architeetur. al provisions. About S650.000 has so far been allowed the contractors, and the amount held back, exclusive of the work done since the last meet ing of the commissioners. and which has not been audited, will closely approximate sl00.000. If the contrac- tors should undertake to enclose tho building. the chief expense would be the installation of the windows, doors and skyliShts. All this work would of necessity, be required to be done In q substantial manner, so that it would not have to be done over again. and it is estimated that fully S75,000 would be expended in this work alone. With the other contracts. which they are working on. and future work, which they may secure. IL is not believed that Caldwell X Drake would undertake to hamper themselves finan- cally by tieing up nearly $200.o00 of their resources for term of pos sibly two years. This would mean that unless a special session of the legislature was called, the building must remain open and exposed to the weather for nearly two years.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Arkansas Desf-mute Institute.

Supt. Arthur c. Mashburn, of the Arhaa asas Deaf Mute Institute. located at II itle Rock. is making a great enor1 to get the name and address or the parent CT guardian of every deal fhild In the State, between the ages lqf and ai, who has not attended the State school at Little Rock and would greatly appreciate the Sanding in of such names and addresses by anybody who is inter estedl in afflicted humanity and has such pnformauon. This is free school for all the deaf children of the Statetof sound mind. There are 20 regulF literary teachers and 3 instrlctors of trades and professions. The 4afldings and grounds are worth S390P00.00 and 299 pupils attended the dchool last year. There are physt9an an altrisr, a dentist and two rained nurses to care for the. pupilf ffn case they are sick. These are baid regular salaries just like the faehers. Four women are with the girls 10 look after them during the time they are not in the school. and one sits up in their bedroom all night to care for them, A man Is constantly with the large boys to see that they behave themselves and a woman is always with the little boys to care for them and give them mothers love. The next session of the school will open October 2. Besides teaching them the common school branches they are taught the following trades. To the girls-Dress- making, tailoring, cooking. house. keeping, fancyneedle work, basket weaving, typewriting bookkeeping and art. To the boys-Printing. painting, cabnet-making, turning, car pentry. shoe-making, harnessmaking tailoring, paper r-hanging, clustering, kalsomining. concreting, art type writing and bookkeeping. Everything Is free to the children, except cloth ing and travelling expenses, and even these are free to all whose parents are too poor to pay 1t themselves. There is colored department of the school about 900 yards away from the
 whites in which deaf negro children aro fanuhf
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
charoe compIicity in Murder.

Wash Amps, proprietor of negro hotel at Helena, has been arrested on the charge of complicity in the murder of J. NJ. Scott, late city editor of the Helena Daily World. It Is stated that on the night of the murder two negroes, a man and woman. had room in Amps hotel, the window which opened immediately over the spot where Scott was supposed to have been murdered by someone sta toned in this window. The Amps woman stated that about 10 o'clock on the night of the murder she was or, dered by Amps to move the two negroes in this room, stating that Il was wanted by some white men; that she obeyed the order of her husband, and that she heard one of the men say Here is dollar for the room We won't need it long" As to the idertity of these two white men noth- ing is known, and the officers will not talk
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
State Capital Notes
Orders Work Stopped.

The Board of State Capitol Com. missioners has decided To take no steps at present toward having the supreme court pass upon the points involved in the opinion of the attor. hey general, notwithstanding the fact that the commissioners are reported to concur in the belief that the attor- hey general has made mistake in his construction of the law. Neither will the Board make any request Tor special session of the legisIa turc. The idea of testing the attor- ney generals opinion in the courts was rejected by the Commission because there are no public funds available for defraying the costs of the litigation.
 In the event of the state audi tor and state treasurer refusing to honor warrants against the school and pension funds, it Is thought Governor Pindall will be forced to yield to the pressure and convene the legislature in special session to remove the dis abilities which affect these funds. In that event, the restrictions will also be removed from the capitol fund so that work may be resumed. After due consideration of the matter the Board decided to instruct the contractors to discontinue construction work on the new capitol until funds became avail able for payment.
 As forlorn hope, the capitol com missioners in their instructions to the capitol contractors suggest that they continue with the work of building promising that if they do, the commis sioners will urge the legislature to pay all bills that may be rendered to the commission, and which the com mission audits and alulows As the contractors are now owed nearly $100,000 and as the cost Gf enclosing the building so that it would be pro teeted against the weather would be S75,000 more. it is not believed that the contractors will give the sugges- tion much consideration.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Higher Price for Cotton.

While in Arkansas recently. Harvie Jordan. president of the Southern Cotton Association, said: On account of the drouth, boil weevl and the scarcity of labor the cotton acreage is possibly not as large as 1t was last year. The total value of the 1906 crop was approximately $S00.o00. .000. This year it should be billion and will If the national Executive Commit tee fixes a higher price at it's meet. ing at Jackson. Miss, next month. There is no question but that there will be d material advance, and I think that it will not be less than F 1-2 cents 8 pound, and it may be 15 eents.9
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30

which becomes effective January l. 1908, is entitled An Act Preventing the Manufacture or Sale of Adulter ated or Misbranded or Poisonous or Deleterious Foods, Drugs Medicines and Liquors and for Other Purposes. Violation of its provisions shall sub ject the offender to a fine of not to exceed 5000 for the first offense, or sentence to one years imprison ment or both such fine and imprison ment, with heavier penalties for sub sequent offenses.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Boil Weevil Pest Checked.

Commissioner of Agriculture Guy B. Tucker states that Arkansas is now remarkably free from the boll weeyil. It has been only in recent years that the weeyil was discovered in Arkan- sas, and because of fortunate circum- stances, with the weather as the prin- cipal factor the boil weegi has been confined to limited area in the southern tier of counties. Continued hot weather and an absence of rain, where the pest had made it's appear
 anee. combined to eradicate the worm. In warm, cloudy days, and in a damp atmosphere the weevil best propo- gates. Those surroundings are neces- sary for the development of the pupa
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Increase Efficiency of Schools

Increase Efficiency of Schools.
 Circular letters have been sent out by Superintendent of Public Instruc. ton Doyne to the county examiners asking them for closer cooperation with the state office in educational analrs. Superintendent Doyne par tleularly desires the assistance of the school directors in the furtherauce of school work. The letter follows: The year closing June 30. 1907. marked progress in the work and worth of the public schools of our state, and l feel that the interest vou have taken in the educational affairs of your county has been, in large measure, instrumental in bringing about this improvement There is much, however, that may yet be done and it is the desire of this department to aid you in doing yet greater things for the benefit of the children of our commonwealth. The school directors have not yet been fully enlisted, and In many instances. are not alive t
 
 to them. In a few counties efforts have been made to organize the di= rectors and have them meet at stated times for the discussion of matters pertaining to their office Why not do this in your county. if it has not been done? l would like to send out a circular letter to the school direct ors of the state, calling their attention to this and other important matters, provided can have your cooperation Should the circular be prepared, will you endeavor to place one in the hands of each director in your county. preparatory to effeeting an organiza- tion later on? will be glad to hear from you, with suggestions at your earliest convenience
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Wolves in Craiqhead County.

I. C. Crockett and son, W. R. Crock cit. while hunting a few miles from Needham, in Craighead county, killed four wolves. They had killed a mum Der of squirrels and were returning home when they heard noise behind them which proved to be the howl, ing of four full-grown wolves, that were evidently attracted by the smell of the blood from the squirrels. Eaca man had q Winchester and they killed all four of the wolves. A. great mum her of these animals are reported to be prowling about the eastern part of Craighead count
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
State May Borrow Money.

Some means which will permit the disbursement Of the common school fund and the Confederate pension fund. without the necessity of call ing d special session of the legisla- ture to pass all emergency appropria tion bill. will. it is said he devised by Acting Governor Pindall. What his move will be he refuses to state until he has made an investigation and determines something feasible.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
state University Football.

Ire State University football team has arranged the following stiff sched- ule for the coming season: September 2s. Haskell Indians, Fayetteville; October ,, Ottawa University, Fayette- vile; October P. Kansas City Medics, Fayettevile; October 19, St. Louis University. St Louis; October 30, Texas University, Fayetteville; Nov, ember 6. Louisiana University. Baton Rouge; November 9. Tulane, New Orleans; November II. Hendrix, Con. way; November IS, University of Ten. nessee. Little Rock; November 28. open date.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
By Steamer to St. Louis.

Although plans have not been def. nitely arranged in Little Rock, it Is certain, unless something unforeseen should arise. that 100 people from the city will go on the steamer $. $. Brown to St Louis to greet President Roosevelt there on October ard will accompany him to Memphis, where he will make an address before the Lakes-to othe-Gulf Deep Waterways Association Governor Pindall, the Arkansas delegation in Congress. and many prominent citizens from all parts of the State will accompany the delegation from Little Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
To Can Fruits and Vegetables.

A movement has been started at De Queen to establish an extensive canE.ry, which will handle fruits and vegetables and give employment to {, large number of persons. The De Queen Bee declares that many grow- CTS in that section have demonstrated that there is a better profit in selling canned peaches than in disposing Of them in their natural state at the hIgnest market prices.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Open Season for Deer and Turkey.

Sportsmen throughout the state are making preparations for the open hunting season. The open season for deer is September 1 to February I; for wild turkeys. September to May 1 for quail, November 1 to March l; for prairie chicken, Novem Der only There is no closed season for ducks, snipe. geese and other migratory birds, nor for rabbits. tn der the state laws, the shipping of any game outside the state is pro hibited and the sale of all game is prohibited, excepting the squirrtl, l, bear and rabbit. No nonresident can hunt, but no license is required for residents.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
New Farmers Union Gin.

The plant of the Farmers Union Gin and Milling Company at Para gould, being erected under the di. rection of \. s. Snowden. president of the company. will be completed by the end of the week It will consist Of four buildings. giu'>4fouse, mill cot ton house, cotton seed house, and probably warehouse. Among the equipments will be a 40-bale gin and a 1.o00-bushel capacity corn mill
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Arkansas' Rank in lumber.

The Forestry Service of the govern nent has recently completed it's tab dated report of the total lumber pro 1uction of the country. It shows that nearly two billion feet of lumber eut by the mills of Arkansas during
 he year 1906 Only five states in the Union made a better record, and Arkansas is eclipsed by Mississippi, he fifth state in production, by only abom a million feet. In the output 9f the red gum, cottonwood and Hick. ory Arkansas is first, third in the production of ash. and fourth in cypress and yellow pine.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
No Relief for Capitol.

No relief will be given 10 the state capitol commissioners. As far as tho state officers are concerned, the new state house will be permitted to stand exposed to the weather. Governor Pindal is particularly emphatic in his position on the matter He says that there is blight on the building and that the voters of Arkansas would not stand for an extra session to pass an emergency appropriation bill for it's completion The opinion of Attorney General Kirby is recog- nized as the law. and no suggestions are offered as a solution of the prob lem.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Receiver Asked For.

John F Rutherford and wife have brought suit in the Jefferson county chaneery court against the Bluff City Lumber Company. and ask for the appointment of receiver to take charge of the lumber eompany's affairs Property estimated al s1.50o, 900 is involved, and some sensational allegations are made in the complaint
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
It's First Anniversary.

The town of Hermitage, Bradley county, has just celebrated it's first an. niversary. Where the town now stands was almost an unbroken forest a year ago. Today the town is thriy. ing and has d population of 400 or more. The business houses have been built in a substantial manner.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Pensioners Getting Anxious.

Confederate pensioners throughout the state are beginning to be alarmed over the question of whether they are going to receive their pension this year Several of the state officials have received letters asking whether there was possibility of some means being devised whereby the fund could be expended. County school exam iners have also written to the state superintendent of public instruction asking to be informed of the probable outcome of the matter. State Auditor Moore holds the key to the situation, and an announcement from him that he would issue warrants as his prede cessors in office have done, would probably be followed by State Treas urer Yates, who would pay them as presented. The actions or both off cers would be governed in all proba bility by the position that would b. taken by their bondsmen. If the lat ter were convinced that they would not be in danger of complications they would not hesitate to indicate their willingness to have the money Daid
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Madison County Apples.

It is estimated that the receipts from the sale of apples in Madison county this year will not be less than sl00,000. Dried fruit, 1t is believed. will net the farmers about s25,000. The fruit industry in Madison county is greatly hampered on account of the lack of transportation facilities.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Boots Worn bv Great Protector.

In London the other day a pair of riding boot worn by oliver Cromwell were sold for $43 They were discoy. cred 90 years ago during some exca- yations at Canonbury tower, Islington
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Measure of success.

No man is sent into the world to be a lasting failure Every man who is doing his best according to the light that is in him and the opportunities offered him is a suecess.-NauGhan.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Arkansas Pure Food Law.

A digest of the pure food laws of Arkansas, as prepared by the Secre- tarv of State. has been printed in pamphlet form and distributed by the Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures and Agriculture. The act of 1907,
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30

the month to rainfall the month ending with the 27th
 
 of temperature hottest A unenptedy till the 2St 96 S14 which
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
Active Head of State Guard.

Col. w. K. Surridge of Black Rock has been appointed brigadier general of the Arkansas National Guards by Acting Governor Pindall. Col Sur ridge has had long military training and has made good record as co! onel of the First regiment. So far as completed the Governors $ staff and official roster of the State Guard are as follows; Governors Staff-Thomas (. TrimDle, Jr., Lonoke; Berry King. Harrison; l.. r. Berry. Jr., Marion, Abner McGehee, Jr., Little Rock; Guy B. Tucker, Little Rock; Reuben c Dye. Forrest City; Harry l.. Ponder, Walnut Ridge, Richard Rice, Benton vile. All members of the Governor staff are commissioned with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
 General Headquarters-Pau Little, adjutant general, Little Rock; John E. Martineau, assistant adjutant general Little Rock Eugene Jett, assistant quartermaster general and chief ordnance officer. Little Rock.
 Brigade Headquarters William Surridge, Black Rock, brigadier gen eral. William NJ. Stoddard, Jonesboro, inspector general Roy D. Campbell, Little Rock, judge advocate. 0. B. Gordon, Prescott. paymaster general Harry N. Pharr, LaGrange, chief Of engineers. G. L. Grant, Newport chief of signal corps k. L. Russell Leslie. surgeon general.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-30
When We Fly.

When We get airships every woman will continue to want to fly little higher than any of her neighbors
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-19
William Oakley Is Dead

William Oakley Il Spanlsh-Amerl
can war veteran, died in the hospita
at the National soldiers Home yee
tcmay few hours after he had heor
taken there from the Dixie hospital
Oakley was sent Ia the county jaii
several davs ago. hut was found t.
be III and Sheriff Curtis had him re
moved to the Dixie He was founc
TO be entitled TO treatment In the
Home hospital and Yesterday the
sheriff took him to that institution
Oakley was from Washington. He
was suffering from u brain disease
DR. George w McAnister. the Jail
physician, attended the sick man.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-19
ANOTHER ROUTE MAPPED OUT
Bethel People to Have Daily Mall De
livcrcd IN Near Future.

Mr. II. l.. Mitchell, inspector of the
ruml delivery system returned To
Washington yesterday, after having
spent several days in Hampton or
Official business. Mr. Mitchell came
here to look into the application for
a rural free delivery route in Chesa.
ponlc district and when he left he
stated that lie had decided TO recon
memo that the route he established
The new route viii extend out ic
Bethel and will prove II great con
vci.icncc to tho people. 1t will cover
about % miles of territory.
Postmaster l.bbey has been ar
dent in his desires tn give the locai
pconln the best services possible and
with tho assistant of Mr.. ID. l.. Sou
On he took Mr.. Mitchell over the en-
tire route mapped out
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-19
Wines and Liquors

Wines and Liquors
belong to the lost tribe that stray
ed away from Dublin before Moses
sailed ON the Red Sea. I'm price
cutter. I'm Il money-maIcr; I'm the
one that sells all straight Whistles
retail at wholesale prices. The fol
lowing high grade loo Whistles |
sell for SC Il drink: Paul Jones Pure
Rye, Sherwood Rye WhislSey. Carroll
Springs, pure Maryland Rye Whiskey,
Ovcrholt Rye Whisllcy, Parkwood Rye
Whlskoy. All of the above nameu
Whiskies are strictly high grade:
watch my prices il you dare. beat
ME II you can. Whlskey in bulk ut
following prices:
Old Nick Pure Rye, 1a pit, CSC;
gallon $500
Leonards Favorite. " pit, zoe;
gallon 800
Hunters Baltimore Rye, Il pit.
25c: gallon Observation-Disclosures. 400
Maryland Club, Il pit, 25c; gal
lon !. :. :. :. :. ). !. 400
Paul Jones Pure Rye, u pit. zoe;
gallon :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. 2.75
Star A. Rye, gallon. ........ 200
Moss Rose, gallon. .......... 200
hardwood Pure Rye, gallon. -. 200
Jefferson Pure Rye, gallon. $50. 1.75
Kentucky Bourbon. gallon. -. 1.4O
Double stamp Gin. gallon. 49,. 200
The following brands of Califor-
ria Wines. Port Sherry. Ca
tawla, Claret, Blackberry at
25c per at, per gallon, 75c.
Pride of North Carolina, 4
years old, gallon. ........... 200
kummeill, per gallon. .......,. 200
Carroll Springs. gallon. ....... $50
NXXX Baker Rye, gallon. ....... ESQ