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The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
NEWS OF THE WEEK
AN EPiTOME OF THE MOST iM PoRTANT EVENTS AT HOME
 AND ABROAD.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH
A Carefully Digested and Condensed Compilation of Current News
 Items, Domestic and Foreign.
CONGRESS.

Speaker Cannon announced the ap pointment of Representative Enget bright, of California, to place on the committee of mines and mining. vice MT. Williamson, of Oregon, re moved. The speaker based this ac tion on the ground that MT. William son had failed thus far to attend a single session of the Fifty-ninth con gIs. He has been convicted of par tfipation in land frauds in Oregon.
 Senators Foraker and Culberson en- E ged in a sarcastic debate on the dis c Arge of the negro soldiers by the p Ssident, the Texas senator defend II the president. Senator Culberson d slared the race issue the most vital al I important question before the A 1erican people.
 Anator Beveridge reintroduced his gt 1eral child labor bill as an amend m 1t to the District of Columbia child la Or bill, desiring to secure action du Ing the present session. He gave nc 6e that he would speak on the sub- jet < January fl.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11

gressive, and Little Roc. Fort Smith, Pine Bluff and Newport,all have GOV cred new territory and lold it secure. ly.
 'The bank clearances ,f Little Rock have increased $10000,00 over 1905 Mercantile inquiries hae been great. CT than ever before, vnieh indicates a great increase in he volume of business.
 "The records show tat the number of failures in Arkansa: for 1905 were 352, against 351 for 1e6. And while the failures are nearlythe same, the number of new tradersmanufactur and other commercil enterprises have been growing, an taking these into consideration, is sows a relative decrease of commercia disasters. Of these failures, 52 occrred in Little Rock and 15 in Argnta. Most of these failures were sail and unim, portant.
 Local records shy that there were 346 new concns that went into business in Litt Rock during the year 1906, and oH BOP concerns discontinued during tat time, which shows healthy incree and general activity.
 "Argenta shows S:new concerns which went into busilss in that city and 6S discontinuance
 During the year sDstantial head way has been made oward the up building of Little Rocin many ways. One of the handsome hotels in the Southwest has been tilt. The first modern steel skyscrer has begun erection. The new lion station is now in the course C erection. and, when finished, will bone of the fin est in the South.
 "The state capitol Hiding is now approaching completit and when fin ished will compare farably with any | in the country. TT commanding site of the new capl adds greatly to the beauty of tn city, and pre- sents an imposing aearance.
 Last, but not lea survey has already been made an interurban electric railroad, andhe financing of the enterprise has zen practically completed on termand condition usual for enterprisesf such import ance and magnitude.
 "A new jobbing trict has been established in the Ter end of East Markham street, andandsome build. ings have been erect with spacious and modern up-to-da equipments.
 "In the vicinity offs district new and up-to-date cold stage plants have been built, with morn equipments, which greatly facilit, trade in tropi- cal fruits and perishle merchandise. New storage houseare being built for the receiving a forwarding of merchandise, grain a other commo- dities.
 "Everything poin to large volume of businessor 19o7." T
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
SCHOOLS TO TEACH MILLING.

Recently several schools have been established in Russia, modelled largely after the more successful schools in Germany, for the education of millers. The course of instruction, besides the
 Russian language, includes the fol lowing subjects: Mathematics, phys ics, electro-technic, technology, chem istry, machine building, milling, mill engineering, drawing, booking. The schools aer divided into three grades or classes, and the pupils spend one year in eacht class, the complete
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Mines Closed Down.

No attempt will be made at present to reopen mines in the semi anthra- cite district at Spadra, which were closed following the recent decision Of the Supreme Court holding the screen act passed by the last legislature con- stitutional. About ten or twelve mines at Spadra and in the immediate vicin- ity are affected, and between 800 and 600 men are on strike. Most of the miners are leaving and going to other fields which are not affected by the present trouble.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Met With Horrible Death.

A big ten-wheel engine on the Iron Mountain at Helena, while being taken to the round house, ran into an open switch and turned over. Herbert Warden, the night hostler, was pin toned under the engine and died a horrible death. On the engine were Warden and his helper. When the en- zine ran into the open switch, the helper jumped and saved himself. Warden remained with the engine and fell under it. Bruised and with the hot steam escaping on him, he beg ged those about him to shoot him and end his sufferings. Jacks were placed in position and while the men
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
ChayIebeat Springs to Be Made Sum
 mer Resort.

Chaylebeat Springs, in the eastern portion of Nashville, said to contain medicinal properties ofs very high order, and especially beneficial to per sons suffering with stomach or kid ney troubles, has been purchased by the Brown-Henderson Company and will be made into a summer resort.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Held Without Bail.

The hearing of the testimony in the preliminary trial of P. E. Tabor, the alleged Cotton Belt express robber has been completed at Texarkana, and the defendant has been bound over to await the action of the Grand Jury, sand committed to jail without bail.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Killed on Railroad.

L. M. Bennett of near Blytheville was killed on the Frisco Railroad by being run over by train. His head was completely several from the body, which confirms the officers in their be- lief that it was a case of suicide.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Work Progressing Rapidly.
Aged Arkansan Dead.

Mrs. Nancy McElroy who has been an inmate of the Logan County poor house until two weeks ago when she was removed by her daughter, died recently from la grippe. She was born in Marion County and was 99 years old at the time of her death.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Enjoined From Collecting Taxes.


 Chancellor J. M. Elliot of Pine Bluff has issued temporary restraining order to enjoin the directors of the Plum Bayou Levee district from en- forcing the collection of taxes for 1906, assessed against residents of the district. The su,t was filed some time ago by number of citizens of the district against the directors of the Plum Bayou Levee district. The complaint sets forth the state ment that the Plum Bayou levee was constructed in the counties of Lon oke, Pulaski and Jefferson but that about three miles below the esd of the levee is wlAt is known as Old river and that in time of high water the river will back up into this place and flood the lands lying within the levee district.
 It alleges also that the levee pre- vents the water which falls in this district from emptying into the river and thus floods the country. It is alleged that the the lexee is not a benefit to the land of the plaintiffs and they prayed that the directors be enjoined from collecting the levee tax assessed against their property.
 Report of Land Sffice. The first quarterly report of L. L.. Coffman, commissioner of state lands, has been completed, showing 21,136.45 acres were handled during the month. The total amount of money received was $9,610.64, while $1,015.61 was re- ceived in county scrip. The report showing transactions for the quarter ending December 91, except for county scrip, is as follows:
 Acres. Money. Fees .............. $1,5S7 OO Swamp land sold.... 104.61 130.77 Internal improvement
 land sold. ........ 24O.00 300. % Forfeited land sold 6,127.63 6,653.23 Forfeited land re-
 deemed 4,ooo.lA olo.oi ( Forfeited town lots
 sold .............. 122.97 Forfeited land Gonat-
 GU .... .O,1oo.oo
 Forfeited land deeded
 to actual settlers, 3,775.54
 Desha County Warrants Burned. The commissioners of accounts and county judge of Desha county met re- gently at Arkansas City, for the pur- pose of burning all cancelled county warrants. The amount of the war rants burned was as follows: county warrants, $30,058.16; school warrants, $14,479.52; road warrants, $6,711.96. Arrested for Counterfeiting. Deputy United States Marshal J. A. Brown, of Batesville, arrested Tom Allgood, Bernett Piles, Oliver Crevis- ton and Ben Throckmorton, near Den mark, on charge of. counterfeiting. The officer has been on the trail of the men since August, but deferred mak- ing arrests in order to secure neces- sary evidence. There has been some spurious coin in circulation in that vicinity for some time, and it is thought these arrests may break up what might have developed into a aig gang.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
ccvington Case Set For Trial.

The case of A. w. Covington, presi- dent of the last state senate, has been set for trial January 28. The indict- ment on which Senator Covington will be tried charges that he committed perjury in his former trial, when he testified that he did not receive $6,000 from M. D. L. Cook to be used to se- cure the passage of the state capitol bill. He was tried at the June term of the Pulaski Circuit Court year ago on charge of bribery. The jury was out three days, returning yer dict of acquittal at the end of that lime
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Failure to Resurvey Arkansas Coal
 Lands.

J. c. Branner, member of the United States Geological Survey, former state geologist of Arkansas, has ten dered his resignation as member of the government geological survey, charging that this department is a gi- gantic scientific trust" The resigna- tion came about through the efforts of Professor Branner to have the coal mines of Arkansas resurveyed and recognized by the scientists of the government. Professor Branner is now connected with the Leland Stan ford University in California.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11

course extendin,ver three years. Pupils who attd a milling school for two years ar5liged to serve on ly the same per in the army, in- stead of servinae customary four years, while studs who have passed through the c,lete course are obliged to servey one year in the army.-Consnlarports.
 All! THER THE RUB.
 What do yoaean by phonetic spelling?"
 Spelling entir by ear."
 Whose ear?"
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
General Revenue Ed In Arkansas
 Treasf.

The report of Sta Treasurer Tip ton for the quarter ding December 31, shows that therwas $190,S46.14 in the general revle fund at the beginning cS busineJanuary l, 1907. This is about $1500 short of the amount in the gen.l revenue fund January 1, 1905, iua few days be- fore the opening ohe last General Assembly. On Jan'y l, 19O5, there was in the general enue fund $361,- 433.44. The expen of running the state government VI the legislature in session was su two years ago that State AuditoIoore was com pelled to send outrcular letters to sheriffs over the .te asking them to pay in their paof collections to the state prior to king their settle ments with the cdy court in July. Had he not donelis, there would not have been sufent funds in the general revenue fl at the close of the legislature to salaries of state officials. With bul90,S46.l4 in the general revenue d at this time, Auditor Moore is the opinion that unless something done before June l, there will be icit of moro than $l00,O0O in the zeal revenue fund.
 On January 1, l, there was S170,- 39S21 in the geil revenue fund. With no legislatu during The year the general revenmnd Jn2e 90, 1906, was about $12,00Q
 The quarterly cement of Treas urer Tipton shoM big increase in the penitentiary- osit. The deposit on January 1, w554,519.ll. There is total of $G44.G4 in money in the state treasurThe remainder of the $2,SS7, ,431.44 aged by the audi tor to the treasurs in county scrip, city scrip, audito certificates, Gov ernor Jones' not8 and per cent bonds and coupon
 The statement ows the amounts in the various fls as follows:
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11

were at work to release him DrS. lFnk and Rightor administered morphine to relieve his sufferings, while buck cts of cold water were used to cool the heat to which he was exposed. Warden was finally rescued from his position under the engine and con veyed to his boarding house, where he died shortly after.
 Governors Son As Secretary. Although Governor-elect John S.. Little has not made public his list of appointments, he has authorized the statement that he will appoint his son, Paul Little, as his private sec retary. Paul Little was in charge of the Little Rock headquarters for his father during the primary. He is the oldest son of the governor-elect, and is at present cashier of the Bank of Sebastian County at Greenwood.
 New Postoffice Building at Pine Bluff.
 The plans for the new $75,00o post office building at Pine Bluff are being prepared at Washington, and work on the structure will begin not later than March 1. Bids for subcontracts will be advertised for within the next 1 few days. The appropriation for the building was made by the last Con gross. The building will be one of the best of it's kind in the Southwest when completed.
 To Work convicts on Public Roaos. A petition is being circulated by County Judge Willis of Poinsett coun- ty asking the legislature to enact a law providing for the working of the state convicts on the public roads, This petition is being signed by almost everyone to whom it is presented, i and it seems to be the general opin- ion of the people of this county that this is the proper way to work the | roads.
 Work Progressing Rapidly.
 The work on the extension of the Missouri and North Arkansas Rail- road from Leslie to Paragould is be- ing pushed by several hundred men, Railroad camps are being put in all | the way from Heber to Leslie, and business is improving all along the road.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
Ashley County Valuation.

The county clerk of Ashley county has completed his work on the tax books and turned them over to the collector. The total valuation of both real and personal property amounts to s4,208,922, which shows marked h. crease over last assessment.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-11
contract for New Union pepot Let,

Murch Bros. Construction Company of St. Louis have secured the contract for the new Union station at Little Rock The structure will cost between $250,00O and $300,000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-12-13
3sl5e. ~ llL'
Simple Simon's Part in
a Christmas Dinner

carried away. One of the two. hand
some young gobbler, Col. Robertson
and his grandson would call for on
Thursday Proudly and stifay the
young turkey strutted up and down
the now roomy cage, and gobbled his
protest from morning till night at the
top of his voice Simon lay at his,
ease in the basin and blinked at his,
irate companion as if the air around
him did not fairly reek with garlic.
Whenever the turkey came too near
in his swollen pride it was only neces.
sary-for Simon to open his mouth and
extend his tongue. =
At last the Colonel came for his
turkey and bore him away, still pro-
testing volubly. Only Simon and an
understood hen turkey remained
1T amt much of a turkey. that's =
fact acknowledged Farmer Martin as
he and Mary Ann passed the pen Fri
day evening.
'She amt worth much Wouldn't
you ruther I'd kill her than Simon to-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-12-13
Christmas superstitions.

There are many Christmas supersd.
tons long held as articles Of faith
that are to be recalled, says Country
Life. How that oxen kneel in their
stalls at midnight on Christmas eve.
in alteration Of tho Nativity, and for
one hour have the power Of speech
for that one hour, too. the lost spirits
have rest Judas sleeps. Herod ceases
to clank his chains. the daughter az
Herodias may pause in the dance, IN
which she is condemned to spin for.
ever. and Pilates ghost ceases IT'D
wanderings on Mount Pilatus. TWAS
believed, too, that the sound Of church
bells could be heard wherever Z
church had stood, though no trace 70.
NAMED. and that, on that pregnant
night, one sleeping in a manager would
see his future in Q vision.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-12-13

morrow" tentatively queried Mary
Ann with her eyes on Simon, who ran
to the bars to see if more food was
forthcoming
Goose is good enough for me, and
Simon amt no money value, Mebbe
that turkey will fatten up 'gainst
spring and make a right respectable
mother hem replied Farmer Martin.
"She's not likely to unless she
makes a better fight for her victuals,'
Mary Ann returned. Pears like Simon
gets most Of EN- in spite of all can
do. He's SIGH a fool he don't know
when he's got enough Most seems a
pity to kill such silly critter,"
That night Mary Ann had every
thing in readiness for the morrow.
planning to rise early and prepare
Simon before breakfast, for even Mary
acknowledged that goose is hard to
dress. II
About four o'clock in the morning
she was aroused by an unearthly,
quaclking and hissing Hastily throw.
ing quilt around her shoulders and
plunging into her shoes, she rus he'd TO
the chicken yard. A man fed toward,
the fence with q bloody turkey In one
hand. -. -,
drop that, drop that" yelled Mary
Ann, hurting the cloths stick at him;
and bearing down upon him at full
speed as he neared the barbed wire
fence. =" 'f@:%:., 2t} !
gu The thief threw himself over. but
b hts trousers and D turkey Wing cdgsht
on barb. Gaunt Mary Ann: in her
; motley quilt. doomed up before him.
,srmed With q chicken trough. With
= desperate wrench be freed himself.
b but be lost his prize. i gf .n.4Hs :5H,t
= Mary Ann grabbed up the turkey.
Its head had been wrung OF: She ran
frantically to the coop. 1t had been
overturned. g...es,s >ra :>rs 4r.: fe
~ He's stole Simon, he's stole ST.
mont" walled Mary Ann as Farmer
Martin appeared, hitching Up his trou'
,sers. :, = ~. .u.i ,:.~f,a -, ~, ls,e,6
- Suddenly familiar sound smote
her ear, CHANGING VI" She caught
q glimpse Of Simon quacking merrily
and waddling rapidly through the
rusty weeds in the direction of the
corn pen. W. 49,. .s.<- ,@ :@ezaf
well, l reckon we'd better have
turkey for Christmas after all: Amt
no use OF losin' two fowls" said Farm:
er Martin. after relieving his feelings.
La" muttered Mary Ann. as she
watched Simon blissfully quacking
and gobbling in the middle Of the
corn pen. II do believe Simon amt
such a fool after all."-N. Y. Herald.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-12-13
Christmas HobuobIins.

Christmas time in Greece is known
as the season Of the Twelve Days be-
cause over there it's observance lasts
for that length of time.
The children are early taught that
during the Christmas period ghosts
and .hobgoblins are abroad in the
land, and they must be very careful
Of their actions, for fear of punish
ment
Santa Clause, with his good things,
does not seem to be very popular in
that country. It is on New Years
eve that everyone makes merry and
that sweetmeats and gifts are given
between friend and friend.
Gaily dressed children go about
from house to house. singing and
playing, and in return for their en-
tertainment are given figs, nuts and
candy, and sometimes other kinds
Of food.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-12-13
Santa Claus in Foreign Tongues.


Germany - st. Nicholas, Kriss
Kringle.
Holland-Sunder Klass, Stint Mica
laas, Sinter Klaas.
Switzerland-Samik
observation-disclosures Klas.
VOrarlberg-Zemmik
Alsace Lorraine-Knecht Ruprecht
France-Le bon papa, lie bon de
Noel, petit Noel
Austria-NiklO or Niglo.
Russia-Elka (ir-tree).
Italy-BambinO.
Poland-Giviazdka (little starr.
Observation-Disclosures.
Observation-Disclosures
Christus-barneJ.
ireland-Niamb NicklausA.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-12-13

T. c. Cord u returned SATURDAY
evening from short trip to st. Paul.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-07
DOinqS of the Great Scientist
And His Root Ju ice
THE WHOLE COUNTRY is BEcoM-
ING AROUSED.

tfrom Logansport Daily Reporters
The longer the Root Juice people
remain in Logansport the more re-
markable seem the results obtained
from the use of the great discovery
that is now exciting the people all
over the country on account of the
many wonderful cures it has made
and is making. Yesterday, over a
dozen cases of rheumatism were re-
ported greatly benefited. A number
also reported great relief in severe
cases of Catarrh. Stomach and Kid
ney troubles. One of our citizens
said that six doses of Root Juice had
convinced him that it was the great
est remedy on earth for indigestion.
as he was entirely relieved of an
acute attack of indigestion after TAX
ing six doses of the great medicine.
As so much talk is being created
elsewhere about Root Juice, the peo-
pie of Richmond are becoming inter-
ested and the Root Juice people have
been urged to send some of the Root
Juice instructors to this point 1t is
probable that by Saturday the invi-
tation will be accepted We are told
that the wonderful demonstrations
will be conducted by the Root Juice
Scientist and lady assistant In Lu-
ken's drug store
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-07
MIDDLEBORO.

Middleboro, Feb. 6, (Spl) Mrs. c.
Fl. Little and Mrs. Dora Little were in
Richmond on Friday, shopping and
took dinner with Mrs. Mort Little.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brooks of
Richmond were guests of relatives
on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Reid entertain
ed at dinner on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas- Little and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norm Carrot and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brooks were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ohm Van
SAINT on Sunday.
Next Sunday is the Rev. Ruley's
regular appointment in the afternoon.
The Sunday school Bible meetings
are increasing in attendance and in
terest, Mrs. Elva Baker acts as lead
er of the meeting next Sunday night
Mrs. S. E. Banner and Mrs. a. J..
Little visited Mrs. Orville Boyd's on
Wednesday.
Joseph Cox was in Richmond Sat
urday.
Mrs. Henry Seiweik has been sick
the past week with grippe
Mr. Trembel of Winchester is Wis.
iting relatives here.