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Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
THE REoRGANIZED NEW YORK
 LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The new Board of Trustees of the chosen by the policyholders under the Armstrong laws, has taken charge of the companys affairs and has begun the work of reorganization.
 In choosing the principal officers of the company, the Board has adhered to the idea that a life insurance con- many should be managed by life in- surance men. The new president is Darwin P. Kingsley, a college bred man of good New England stock, who has been in the companys service in a variety of capacities for a period of nearly twenty years. In the parlance of life insurance, he began with the rate book and has advanced step by step up to his present position.
 The first vice president of the con- pany is Thomas A. Buckner, who has served the company for more than quarter of a century,-indeed has never had any other business connec- tion.
 Associated with these men are others long trained in the company's service, each an expert in his own de- partment of work. Vim. E. Ingersoll, who has for many years had charge of the comDany's great business in Europe, is one of the second vice pres dcnts, and will continue at the head of the company's office in Paris.
 Rufus w. Weeks, who has been in the company's service for nearly forty years, ranks next to MT. Buckner as vice president, and continuous as chief actuary of the company.
 The policyhclders have expressed their belief in this company in no un- certain terms. The upheaval iii life in- surance within the last two years has resulted in a great deal of misunder- standing and policyholders, alarmed on matters which were not very clear to them, have been disposed to give up their contracts at heavy sacrifice. This has not been true in the New York Life to any great extent. The com pany had 00,000,000 insurance on it's books when the life insurance in- vestigation began, and while the laws of the State of New York now do not permit any company to write over $50, 100000 a year (which is about one-half the New York Life formerly did), the company's outstanding busi- ness still exceeds $2,000, 100000
 Policyholders generally will be still further treasured by this action of the Board, as it places at the head of the of thorough training and unexception- able character.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
State Capital Notes

Little Rock-The question as to whether the work of construction shall continue on the new state capitol is being freely discussed. The members of the commission appear to be in a quandary as to whether they can go ahead with the work after the original appropriation of Sl,000,000 for the construction of the capitol is exhausted. It was expected when the bill passed the legislature 1n 1903 that the cost of the building would not go over the million-dollar limit. Some of the commissioners are of the opinion that when the million dollars shall have been spent their hands will be tied and that the work on the building must cease. For this reason they instructed the contractors
 to roof the building and put in win dows as soon as possible. This was done for the purpose of preventing the disintegration of much of the work which would necessarily entail upon the state a great and useless eXpence. The question has been re- ferred to Attorney General Kirby, and the commission will abide by his dicision. If the attorney general an swers in the affirmative there will be ample money to finish the Caldwell & Drake contract, with the exception of building the copper dome which the commission has decided not to build. There is now in the capital fund $105,000. In July it will receive $140,000, and in July of next year $145,00O, a total of $390000. In any event, however, the commission would not expend all of this money because with the eXpediture of $17O,000 in ad- dition to the $1,000,000 the Caldwell & Drake contract would be completed with the exception of the dome, and the commission has no authority to do any work except that already con tracted for. This $170,000 would be spent, in the main, for floors, tiling, doors. woodwork, and other interior finishings. If the attorney general de- cides that the commission cannot spend more than s1,000,o00, the capi- tai cannot be made ready for occu- pancy within the next two years, and Caldwell & Drake's contract cannot be wholly completed, as the commission will have no authority to draw on that money in excess of total of $1,000,000
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Woman Suicides.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June-A report from Trion, Ga, says: Mrs. Henry Reynolds, daughter of W. F. Cannon, an employe of the Trion Manufactur ing Company in the cotton mills here, committed suicide by leaping in front of a passenger train of the Central of Georgia Railway Engineer Ayres stated that the woman had concealed herself in ditch near stock gap, and when the engine was within rail length. she made leap to her death. It was impossible for him to stop the train. Mrs Reynolds leaves a husband and 6months-old baby.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Paid Franchise Tax.

Up to date the secretary of state has received $S70 on account of the franchise tax required by the Combs act. The corporations that have paid this week are: Aver & Lord Tie Com pany of Chicago, S100; Great Western Oil Company of Little Rock, $25; Ouachita Valley Bank of Camden, $25 American Building and Loan Associa. tion of Little Rock, $100; the Law. renee Lumber Company of Chicago, $10; Illinois Hardwood Lumber Com pany of Illinois, $10. Equitable Pow. der Manufacturing Company of Hi nois, $25. Little Rock Railway and Electric Company, $10O w. w. Will son Slave Company, $25 Bank of Clarendon, $25. Hunt Real Estate Company of Fort Smith, $10. The Bank of Bonneville, S10. Mercantile Trust Company of Little Rock, $50 Weber-Farrel Lumber Company of Lit tie Rock, $50. Lesser-Goldman Cot ton Company of St. Louis, $100. Adler Goldman Commission Company of St. Louis, $50 The M. M. Cohn Company, of Little Rock, $25. Farrell Bros. & Watkins Lumber Company of Little Rock, $25. Bank of Commerce of Lit tie Rock, $25. Dickinson Mill Com pany of Little Rock, $50. Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing Company of Little Rock, $50.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Georgia Legislature.

Atlanta, June.-The Georgia legisla- ture will meet this week in ty days. Among it's first duties will be the canvassing of the vote for gover- nor, cast last November, when Hol1e Smith was c"osen chief executive. His inauguration will occur at noon Sat urday, June 29. After taking the oath of office before the joint session of the two legislative branches, Governor Smith will deliver his inaugural ad- dress in the open air from a platform on the capitol grounds. The event will be made the occasion for the gather ing of Smith Clubs and supporters from all parts of the state.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Revenue From Franchise Tax.


 The Combs law which was passed by the recent legislature requiring all corporations doing business in the State of Arkansas, whether foreign or domestic, to pay a franchise tax the amount based on capitalization, on or before the first of July of each year, has already brought some revenue to the state treasury, six cor porations having paid to the secre- tary of state $375. So far no objec- tion has been made to the payment of the tax, nor has it been suggested in any quarter that any question would be raised as to the legality of the act. There are more than 10,000 corporations subject to the payment of the tax. The law provides that com panies having an authorized capital stock of not over $25,000 are each required to pay an annual tax of $10; those having $25,000 and not over $100,000 stock, $25. those having more than $100,000 and not over $500000, $50; and all over $5O0,000 stock, $100. The companies having paid the tax before the time fixed by law are: Waters-Pierce Oil Company of St. Louis, $50; American Washboard Company of Cleveland, O., $50 An heuser-Busch Brewing Association of St. Louis, $50; Gulf Compress Com pany of Memphis, $100; Wells-Fargo Express Company of New York, $100; College of Physicians and Surgeons of Little Rock. $25.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27

Attempt to Revive He"P-ero"'"S'
 The agricultural department of the rrisco road is taking steps to revive the che bemp-growing industry in the Ozark sountry. With this object in view, w. 6 White, land commissioner of the rrisco-Rock Island system, has gone to kentucky to confer with colony of Kentucky hemp growers to locate in inc Ozark region of Arkansas. There are two colonies in Kentucky composed of hemp growers, which Mr. White will make an effort to locate in Arkansas. Most of the hemp grow are in Kentucky are renters who, MT. White says, are paying $15 per acre rental for land that is not nearly 80 nroductive as the lands in the Ozark unfit that can be purchased outright at s10 per acre,
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Plea For State Capitol.

Judge Trieber, in an address deliv- cred recently in the city of Little Rock made an earnest appeal for the preservation of the old state capitol. In closing his address he said: "It is the only historic spot left in our state which can best connect the past with the future; it has been the era dle of our statesmen; it has been the home, at some time or other, of every great public man which the state of Arkansas has produced; within it's walls our laws have, for nearly 70 years, been enacted, construed and ex- ecuted. Let all strive to save this historic building for future genera tions. As the city of Philadelphia is preserving Independence Hall for the nation, let Arkansas retain it's historic old state house for it's own people.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Drink the Cause.

Dalton, Ga, June.-John Carroll, a here, was shot and killed by Harris Holland, friend, while the two were returning home late Saturday. Car roll had just secured a marriage li- cense and was to have been married shortly. It is said the two had been drinking and became involved in a quarrel, which resulted in Holland shooting Carroll. Holland has not been arrested
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Pardons Passed Upon.

Acting Governor Pindall has par doned Milliard Mainard, Jr., of Roland township, who was convicted of invol- untary manslaughter for the killing of his cousin, Will Davis, and sentenced to 20 days in the penitentiary. At the same time the governor denied pc titions for pardons to Jett Lewis, con second degree in the Hampstead Cir cult Court; Milton Roper, convicted on a charge of grand larceny in the Benton Circuit Court; Bill Draper, convicted of the illegal sale of liquor in Bradley County, and James Mum, charge of procuring liquor for another.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Robert Baker Shot.

Robert Baker was shot and serious ,v wounded by Roy Blanks at Poca- hontas. The trouble grew out Of a misunderstanding between the two men It seems that after they had met and agreed on a settlement of the trouble Baker turned and started back to his work, and when he had pro ceeded a few steps was attacked by Blanks with stones. Baker picked up stone to defend himself and was shot in the side by Blanks with a 92-caliber pistol.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Ambiquous.

At the death of much-loved pas tor some years ago the vestry of prominent New York church resolved to place a tablet to his memory in the vestibule of the church, tells Harper's Weekly. In due time the tablet appeared in it's place, where it still remains. It has caused not few smiles; for, after reciting list of the former pastors virtues and la bors, it closes with the quotation:
 Now the people of God have rest"
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
White Boy Kills Negro Lad.

William Rear, the 14-year-old son of farmer residing about five miles north of Greenwood, shot and killed Leonard Calthrop, aged 12, a negro lad, whose parents reside on farm adjoining that of the Kears. It is claimed that the boys father instruct ed his son to kill young Calthrop should he trespass upon the Rear place, and the boy followed his fath CTS instructions.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Transcripts Filed.

There has been five transcripts fil- ed in the Supreme Court this week. The first was an amended complaint in the case of the Chapman x Dewey Land Company against the Board of Directors of the St. Francis Levee District and H. M. Fickinger, on ap- peal from the Mississippi Chancery Court. The transcript in the case of John Congleton and H. l.. Schultz against Milton Robbins and others, on appeal from the Montgomery Chan cery Court The suit is to set aside deed of conveyance to certain tract of land in Montgomery county. The transcript in the case of H. L. Schultz and G. Cox against J. M. Wattenbar- ger and others on appeal from the Montgomery Chancery Court. The suit was brought to enforce the provisions of an alleged contract for the transfer of a certain tract of land in Mont gomery county. The transcript in the case of Percy w. Calhoun against the Gurdon and Fort Smith Railroad Com pany and the Halhoff Construction Company, on appeal from the Pike Circuit Court The suit was brought for $10,000 damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff for injur' ies received while at work for de- fendants, in the construction Of bridge across the Antoine river. In the lower court plaintiff obtained a judgment for $5 5,000 The transcript in the case of s. J. and w. Wilson against the St. Louis and North Ar kansas Railroad Company, on appeal from the Boone Circuit Court. The suit is for s150 alleged damages for failure of defendant company to de- liver to plaintiff in good condition two carloads of sheep and hogs In the lower court plaintiff secured the judgment asked for.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Pharmacists Exams.

At a recent examination before the State Board of Pharmacy the follow ing applicants, having made the re- quired grade, were duly enrolled as registered pharmacists in Arkansas: A. P. Bradshear, Paragould; w. J. Gillespie, Greenwood; J. R. Clay, M. D.. Leslie; Chas. C.. Hanna, Morrill, ton; Daniel J. Johnson, Shreveport, La. (colored); c. R. Ousley, M. D., Greenwood A. J. Tatim, Blytheville; Mrs Lula Baker, Prescott; E. o. Ora ham, Monticello; w. l.. Judkins, Ma niIla o. Finch, Parkdale; c. M. Gib- son, Dewitt; R. S. Toler, Sheridan; R. F. Jungkind. Little Rock; J. F. Gill, M. D., Fordyce; c. R. Neil, Little Rock; Carl Bordeaux, Monticello; w. M. Jones, Magnolia; w. c. Snow, Evening Shade. Governor Pindall has filled the vacancy on the state board by appointing w. l.. DeWoody of Pine Bluff as member
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Father and Son Drowned.

William Bennett, roadmaster for the Missouri and North Arkansas Rail road, was drowned in Buffalo, near Harrison, together with his 14-year old son, Gordan Bennett. They, with others. were fishing, when the boy went into the water beyond his depth. The father went to his sons rescue and both were drowned.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Accidentally Saved.

Smithfield, Tex, June.-Louis M. Dougherty of this city was one of the young seamen who attended the ball at Hampton Roads, after which the launch in which they were returning to the batleship Minnesota was sunk with tragic results. Dougherty would have drowned with his companions but for the fact that he was acciden- tally left ashore when the launch with it's ill-fated passengers started back to the vessel
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Now Using Natural Gas.

Natural gas has been turned into the IS miles of gas mains in Van Buren. The gas supply is taken from a single well drilled one and a half miles east of the city, and is ample to supply the city with fuel, both for manufacturing and domestic purposes. A second well, however, is being drill ed about two miles north of the first well, with every prospect of bringing in very heavy flow.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
EXAMPLE OF TRUE cHlvALRY.
Modern Lover Proves Himself Equal
 to Heroes of the Past.

There was a moment of profound silence. He was the first to speak
 You are richer than I am," he fal- tered, with emotion
 She bowed her head, replying noth- ing. But now the true nobility of his character manifested itself.
 Yet for all that I am no better than you are!" he cried, and folded her to his breast.
 And when, her conscience accusing her, she tried to tell him that not only her father but four of her uncies were Pittsburg millionaires, he sealed her lips with kisses. and would hear nothlng-Puck
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Railroad Subscriptions.

A subscription list for the purpose Of building a railroad from Mt. Ida to Womble is being circulated. Twelve thousand dollars has been subscribed and $lO,O00 more promised. It is be- lieved a sufficient amount can be rais- ed to cause it's early construction, in the event the Gurdon and Fort Smith railroad should not come this route.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Satisfied.

A seedy-looking loafer, having or dered and eaten large and sumptu- ous dinner, explained to the waiter that he had no money.
 The waiter immediately told the restaurant proprietor, who sent for policeman.
 The proprietor, going up to the un- welcome guest, explained that he had sent for policeman.
 Thank goodness! you didn't send for a stomach pump!" the seedy one replied. with huge contentment.-Il- frustrated Bits.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
To Present City. With Fountain.

The National Humane Alliance of New York has offered to donate to the city of Little Rock beautiful drinking fountain on condition that the city authorities express a desire on the part of the city to receive the donation and offer a fountain site that is acceptable to them. It is six feet granite, with bronze trimmings. The feature of the fountain is large drinking bowl, six feet in diameter, made of one piece of granite. The fountain is built in five pieces, which together weigh about five tons, and is valued at $1,000.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Shot Firer Injured.

J'scph Smorliski, shot firer in the mines at Denning, was severely in. jured recently while preparing a shot He had lighted the fuse of shot and hearing an explosion, thought his shot had gone off He went back to pre- pare another shot when the one he had lighted exploded, throwing masses of stone and slate against him, inflict' ing injuries which may prove fatal.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Oldest Known Human s.Ino.

The oldest living human being ot authentic record is Mrs. Mary Wood of Hillsboro, Ore, few miles west of Portland. Mrs. Wood is 120 years old. She was born in Knoxville. Tenn. May 20 17S7, which the re> ords at Knoxville still show When she was 65 years old she rode the en- tire distance across the continent from her old home in Tennessee to her present home in Oregon.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Delinquent Tax Sale.

In the sale of lands in Jackson coun ty recently, for which the taxes were delinquent, the bidding was so spirit ed that in a number of cases the buy CTS paid the taxes for one-fourth oi the lot. The number of tracts or lots advertised for sale was about 215, but before the date of sale the taxes hao been paid on all except SS. However net a single lot or tract went back to the state, everything being sold foi back taxes.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Emery Raines Killed.

Emery Raines, farmer living near Clifford was run down by the Ell Dora do train on the Iron Mountain road recently at Clifford and was instant ly killed. Two sons of the dead man were on the train which killed him. When the train stopped and word went through it that a man had been killed the two young men alighted with other passengers, and were mortified to find that the victim was their fath' or
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Large Peach crop.

The largest Elberta peach crop ever grown Ill Arkansas will, according to iate reports, be produced in Arkansas M .nls year. There are 10000 acres in hioertas, which means 100000 bush eis at an average price of $1.50 per
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
New Route for K. C. s.

A corps of engineers are at work in the vicinity of Prairie Grove stalking off a route which it is proposed that the main line of the Kansas City Southern shall follow. This plan if carried out will mean that the main line will no longer run through Ben ton and Washington counties, but through the Illinois valley, Cove Creek gap, and by Prairie Grove.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Stop Work At WombIe.

The Fort Smith-Gurdon branch of 'ne Iron Mountain has been complet- ca 40 miles out of Antoine to a sta .lon In Montgomery county called womble. No materials are on the scene to continue the line further, put the railroad states that work on 'ne next stretch will soon begin.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Man Killed By Negro EmpIoye.

James Foster, foreman of lumber company at Cache River Bridge "a few miles east of Biscoe, was shot and killed by Tom Hartsell, a negro em. ploye. The negro claims that he fired in defense of his home.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
New Vein of Asphalt.

A new and large vein of asphalt has been found in new well at Cur don, and specimens have been sent to oil experts of Hope for investiga- tion. Signs of oil have been found in boring wells in other parts of the town previous to this.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Wifely Consolation.

One of the physicians at popular winter health resort was looking over his books one day, comparing his list of patients T had a great many more patients last year than 1 have this,' he remarked to his wife. T wonder where they have all gone to-" Well. never mind dear" she replied. you know all we can do is to hope for the best"
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Suit Under the FeIlow-servant Law.

M. R. Lewis, conductor on the Cotton Belt road. has brought suit in the Jefferson County Circuit Court against the railroad company for $2O,- 900, alleging permanent injury sus' tained through the carelessness of the company's employees.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
To Locate Hunaarians.

An effort is being made to purchase between 2,4OO and 5000 acres of land near Pine Bluff on which to settle Hungarian colony The price offer ed for the land is $4.50 and $500 per acre, The land in question lies sev. eral miles north of the city and is sad to be very desirable place for such colony.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Dead Babe on Bridge.

The body of male infant was found on the Barring Cross bridge by some workmen going from their homes in Little Rock to their work at the Iron Mountain shops recently. It is sup posed that the babe was thrown from the window of sleeping car as it was passing over the bridge, hoping that 1t would fall into the water below.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Track Laying Continues.

. nere are still about three miles of M aaek to lay on the Gurdon, Fort Smith u Northern road into Womble. sou. So men are at work and it is be- in ,s'eu the work will be finished with m few days.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Auditors Find Shortage.

The accounts of T. c. Hockersmith, cashier of the Bank of Fulton, who has been missing for few days, were found to be short several thou sand dollars by expert auditors. The amount will be made good by the bonding company.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Found Emerald on Farm.

:, w. F. Moore. who lives near Magnet soNe In Garland county, recently iounu stone upon his property which % peneved to be an emerald MT. .noore believes that he has fortune In the property.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Summer Colony of orphans.

under sthe care of three Sisters of snaflty' 2S children, ranging in ages .'oin to years, all inmates of an ~, v,phanage, at Memphis, are spending Ne summer in Fayetteville. Another party Of the youngsters will arrive "ithln the next ten days.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Dies From Wounds.

Gene Nelson was shot at keo re gently by Andrew Stewart his brother in-law. A load of small shot tore open Nelson's skull knocking out part oi the brain. but notwithstanding this he lived several hours.
Woodruff County news., 1907-06-27
Montana Has Snow.

Butte, Mont, June.- Fourteen inches of snow fell in Butte Sunday, but by nightfall the streets were mass of slush.