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The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Failed to Convict.

The first case for violation of the Sunday law was tried recently at Fort Smith and resulted in a victory for the defendant, Frank Brun, a con- fectioner. Prosecuting Attorney Me Donald was elected on an anti-Sunday violation platform and publicly stated that it was his intention to bring suits against all who sold goods wares and merchandise" on Sunday. He even intimated that progressive euchre, where prizes were offered, would fall under the ban, and as a consequence progressive euchre has been eliminated from social functions. In the Brun case witnesses expressed the opinion that the goods sold by Brun were necessities. Brun testified that he supplied families with ice cream, cakes and bread, which other wise would have been made in the household. The jury was out about five minutes and returned a verdict of not guilty. There are a number of other similar cases to come up for trial
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Excitement ever We'll.

Considerable excitement was occa- stoned at Siloam Springs by the re- port that gas had been struck on the Bell place two miles west of that town, while drilling a well at that place. A tin funnel was placed over the curbing and lighted match ap- piled, but it was found that the air was being drawn into the well at the time, instead of coming out. One day recently the air came out of the well with such force as to blow the hat off the head of any one leaning over the well, and the roaring could be heard some distance away. A cloth saturated with coal oil and lighted was thrown into the well, the force of the air holding it in suspension at the top of the curbing until consumed The well has been drilled to a depth of 45 feet
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
John L. Gurrie Now in Jail.

Deputy Sheriffs Al Chichester and Barney Stiel of Little Rock have re- turned from Springfield, H., with John L. Gurrie, former president of the Central Trades Council, who is charg- ed by indictment with embedding $1,000 of the funds of the local union nancial secretary. It is charged the offense was committed September l., last. Gurrie was not able to furnish bond and is now confined in jail. The date of his trial has not been set, Gurrie was formerly one of the most prominent union men in Little Rock. He was employed for time in the Iron Mountain shops in Argenta.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
THE HOUSE..

Wednesday morning Allen II. Hamilton. of Lafayette county was elected Perman- ent Speaker, the 25th ballot
 Mir Hamiter was escorted to- the chair and after short speech the oath of office was administered by Judge Battle.
 Other officers elected by the House are as follows:
 Chief Clerk-Ed L. Lucas of Yell
 Sergeant at -Arms-J. E. Findley of Law renee.
 Assistant Clerk-Walter Parsons of In dependence.
 Journal Clerk-J. B. Higgins of Faulk- ner.
 Committees were appointed to notify the Senate and the governor that the House had organized and was ready for business.
 A resolution by Mir Rowell providing each congressional district was adopted.
 The house completed Its organization by electing Miss Maggie Terry of Forest City, postmstress Miss Grace Reinhardt of Des Arc, expressing clerk Ed Stanley of Dal- las county assistant Journal clerk Miss Minnie Wood of Clark county, enrolling clerk Rev F. Garrett of Cleveland county. chaplain: J. s. Hawkins, chief janitor pages 1st district, Pat C. Clark 4th dis trct, Grady Forgy; 9th district, John Burlington.
 The following bills were introduced
 House Bill No. 1, by Mir. Ross, provides for a two-cent railroad passage fare, (Read twice and made special order for Friday morning.)
 House Bill No. by Mir Abercrombie is railroad fellow servant measure. (Read
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

J'pon the conclusion of Gov. Davis mes sage he was presented with mammoth bouuet of flowers and chest or silver ware, which Representative u. l.. Meaue who made the presentation speech, salu came from the governors many friends in the St 1ty-fve counties in the state. Tn expressing his thanks, Gov. Davis was deeply affected, and with tears in his eyes said that he knew not from whence came the flowers or the silver; that Jeli Davis could be led by kindness, but had never been driven or bulldozed; that in appreciation of this friendly and vaiuaple token he could only say that his friends could at all times have the best he had
 At the conclusion of the inaugural ad- dress. and taking of the oath by Governor Little. he was presented with large num- Der of floral tributes, and was occupied for the remainder of the day in receiving concentrations of friends and members of the Legislature.
 A half hour after Gov Little had taken control of his office, he was presented with the bond of Secretary of State, O. q. Ludwig which had been approved pre- yious to presentation in an unofficial man ner s'rhis is ready for you now, sald Secretary Ludwig. as he congratulated the new governor and presented ms Dond Gov. Little thanked Secretary of State Lud- wig and placed his approval to the bond, N-S-~- ernor of the state.
 Senate Bill No IT was called up for amendment, and was amended to read in effect that each day of operating pool or billiard room within hve miles of the University of Arkansas should consti- tute separate offense under the provisions of the bill.
 Mr. Ross who introduced House Bill No. 1. offered similar bill at the last session which was passed by the House and turned down by the Senate
 Of the bills introduced in the house, the most important was 2-cent railroad messenger rate measure by MT. Ross of Hot Springs county. It was read twice and made a special order for Friday morn ing. The bill provides that the fare for roads fifteen miles long shall be Q cents fifteen miles and less than seventy-fve miles 3 cents over seventy-fve miles in length, 2 cents per mile.
 Hon. Allen H. Hamiter of Lafayette county is to date, in receipt of one hun dred and sixtythree telegralns and letters gcongratulating him upon his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives. rNrbey have been received from his frlends in al, sections of the state and are evi- dence of the popularity of the Speaker Ill all parts of Arkansas.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
University Bonds,

Treasurer K. c. Key of Fayetteville reports that the university bonds, amounting to 5000, will be due on July 1, against this indebtedness the city has on hand in the sinking fund s7O76.70 and tax levy for this year of mills, which will make a revenue of about 5000, making a total of $12,O76.7O that the city will have on the 1st of July with which to pay off the bonds. The council voted recently to invest the $9076.70 in improvement district notes, which bear 6 per cent interest and are due July 1. This will further increase the citY's resources about 21O.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25

The House adjourned Saturday at II o'clock as tribute to the hundredth anni- versary of the birth of Gen. Robert F. Lee.
 Speaker Hamiter says that if he discovers any lobbyists about the hall he will take steps for their removal.
 resolution by Mr. Meade has been adopted in the House whereby 5000 copies of the messages of eX-Governor Davis and Governor Little will be printed.
 NIr. Mcdaniel offered resolution Sat urday, which was adopted providing for the appointment of an additional page to serve the Speaker
 Speaker IIamiter has ruled that here after no bills will be introduced during the morning hours except by unanimous consent.
 MT. Killough offered a resolution in the House Thursday afternoon providing for the appointment of a committee on levees to consist of nine members, which was adopted.
 Janitors of the House of Representatives have been selected as follows:
 J. w. Hawkins. Clark county, chief janitor Charles Hale. Sharp county S. R. Gray. Madison county: William Hol- bert. Saline county, and w. $. Booth of Columbia county.
 Attorney General Kirby holds that the law provides that the ballot for United States Senator shall be taken on the sec ond Tuesday after the organization of the General Assembly, and that as that body did not become organized until Wednes- day, January 16, the ballot should be talk en on Tuesday, January 29.
 resolution by Mir Shannon declaring it the sense of the House that the trans action of business be expedited in order that tke session might not continue more than sixty days, brought forth cries of "No' from several of the members. MT. Hunt, who was in the chair ruled the motion out of order
 Senator R. R. Adams of Grant county, who was expelled from the state Senate, drew his salary Saturday. He was allowed three days pay and his mileage. The per diem amounted to SIS and the mileage SIP, making a total of $50 paid to him for serving the three days before he was expelled.
 When the Senate convened Thursday morning Gov Davis transmitted mes sage announcing the appointment of the following as members of the State Uni versty Board Hal NJ. Norwood of Mena to succeed w. II. Langford. C. G.Y Hambs of Prescott to succeed Dougal McMillan and NJ. L. Davis of Dardanelle. to succeed Henry Stroup. The Senate deferred con frmation of the appointments.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Portrait of Governor Davis.

portrait of Governor Davis, paint. ed by F. Harold Hayward, has been placed in position on the wall of the governors private office, over the desk of the retiring governor. The portrait is in oil, and is an excellent likeness of Governor Davis. Portraits are now hanging in the governors office of all the governors of the state. It is the custom of all governors to have these paintings made on retiring Governor Davis has served six years as governor and will be succeeded one day this week by Hon. John s. Little.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Bees Rout Ball Players.

The First Baptist Church Sunday school held it's annual picnic the other day at Brookside Park, says the York Gazette. A baseball game was broken up by number of bumblebees. which attacked the players so fiercely as t0 leave fond remembrances.
 A nest located in the vicinity of shortstop was not discovered until late in the game, and then one of the play CTS molested the bees, with the result that three of the playerS were stanS
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Sentenced to Penitentiary.

Freeman Martin who is under indict- ment at Warren on a charge of mur- der, has been sentenced to 21 years in the penitentiary The crime for which he was sentenced was commit ted in April He and his wife had separated and on the night the crime was committed he went to her house and demanded an interview with her. She refused to see him and he forced an entrance into the house and it is alleged, shot her He made his escape, but was captured in Louisiana and brought back to Warren for trial.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Maj. Gen. Haynes Retired.

Maj. Gen. w. H. Haynes, command ing the Arkansas State Guard, ten- cred his resignation as commander of the guard to Gov. Jeff Davis re- gently. The resignation becomes eff. fective January IS. On that date Gen. Haynes will be retired from com- mand of the guard and will be en- rolled with honor on the retired list of the guard.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25

A concurrent resolution by Mir. Beck for the appointment of committee to visit the University of Arkansas was adopted
 House Bill No. s was drafted by Coun- ty Judge Falconer of Sebastian county. and is similar to a measure that was intro duced in the last Legislature by MT Beck.
 resolution by Mir. Black of Sebastian for the appointment of standing com mittee of nine members on natural gas and pipe lines was adopted.
 By Senator I.ee-Provding for the ap- pointment by the president of the Senate of committee of three to view the jour nal at intervals and report if the work was being properly done. Adopted.
 Senator Legate. the single Republican member of the Senate. offered concurrent resolution No. 1. endorsing the action of President Roosevelt in the discharge of the three negro companies of the Twenty fifth Infantry that participated in the Brownsville rioting. The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the senate.
 By Senator McKenzie-A resolution pro- viding for committee of three from the House and two from the Senate to visit the state university at Fayetteville and make a full investigation of the admins traton of affairs there, and examine fully the books of the secretary and treasurer. hYtp6
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25

By Senator Arnold Senate Bill No. 20 An act to provide for the working of the public roads of the state through contract, where taxes are levied for road tax.
 By Senator Lambert. Senate Bill No 30-An act requiring long distance tele- phone lines to make physical connections with local telephone lines.
 By Senator Rowland. Senate Bill No 31---An act providing for the announce ,ment of amendments to the constitution, to be made through the Speaker of tine House in joint session recorded in the office of the secretary of state, and rati- fled by the governor by publication in the public press of the State.
 By Senator Browning Senate Bill Mo- 32-An act creating a high school board to be composed of the governor, secre- tary of state, chief justice of the Supreme Court and superintendent of pub lie instruction. The sum of S25,000 to be appropriated for the aid of the high schools of the State to be disbursed through the board and providing how it shall be done.
 By Senator Holland. Senate Bill No 33-An act making it unlawful to manu- facture, sell or offer for sale any patent medicine or remedy which contains alcohol ehloral, cocaine. or other poison without having the label affixed stating what per cent of the poison is contained in the medicine.
 By Senator Floyd. Senate Bill No. 34- An act prohibiting the operation of bucket shops the dealing in futures in grain cotton. stocks or other commodities where delivery is not contemplated.
 By Senator Montgomery. Senate Bill No. 35-An act granting the right of trial by jury in municipal courts, and provid- ing for change of venue from such courts. Changes of venue to be taken to justices of the peace. and fines or penalties under convictions to revert to the municipality.
 By Senator Martin. Senate Bill No. 36-To repeal section 229 of the digest in reference to the election of road overseers in Polk county.
 By Senator Simms Senate Bill No. 31-An act to protect minority stock holders in business and mercantile cor poratons in the state demanding that the majority shall purchase the minority stock if agreement of terms can be reached, and if not to give the right of appraisal to the Chancery Court providing that stock shall not be appraised under such condi- tions for more than 90 per cent of it's value.
 Indications are that the Ninth district will not be represented in the Senate dur ing the present term of the Legislature. the special committee having reported ad- yersely upon the appointment of William l Lambert, the appontee of Governor Davis, to fill the vacancy caused by the expul- sion of Reuben R. Adams.
 Following the report President Moore re- versed a ruling he had made previously to the effect that William Lambert was prima facie a member of the Senate, but withheld final decision on the case until Monday.
 The Senate joined the House in joint ses- sion Friday to hear the message of Gov. Davis, and the inaugural of Gov. Little. Adjourned until Monday morning.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
A Double Murder.

A negro named Marshall Trimm, is alleged to have shot and killed Will liam Connor and wife, both negroes at their home near Fort Smith Trimm, it is said, was infatuated with Con- nor's wife and tried to induce her to leave the country with him, which she refused to do. Trimm, it is alleg- ed, concealed himself near the front gate and fired upon the couple with a shotgun, infiicting wounds which later nrOYed fatal
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Shot While Huntinq,

While out hunting near Mammoth Springs, a 11-year-old son of F. M. Rainer, was accidentally shot The boy, in company with Otto Harbister, aged IT, was hunting. The elder boy was carrying the gun. He fell, the gun was discharged, and but for a rail which intervened the boys head would have been blown off. Only one shot took effect, however, and the boy will probably recover.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Shot Sister-in-LaW.

Jesse Boutwell, shot and injured his at Hot Springs. during a family quar- rel. The shot entered Mrs. Boutwelfs head just below the left cheek bone, coming out at point just behind her left ear
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Pacific Express Company Fined.

The Pacific Express Company made two shipments of squirrels from New port to Memphis and was fined $100 for each offense.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Worked a Double Game.

Leroy Hagan, who has been employ ey as bookkeeper of the Cotton Belt Eating House at Pine Bluff, is al legged to have collected S103 on dia- mond ring which he was trying to dispose of for another man, and
 skipped out with both money and ring.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Drillinu for Gas.

The first drilling for gas ever under taken in Plumerville was begun recent ly. People for several miles around came in to see the work started. The well is now 35 feet deep and drills quired depth is reached or gas is fOund
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Killed During Friendly Tussel.

Charley Morris and Robert Thomp- son, lifelong friends, were engaged in a tussel over a gun at Eagle Mills, when the weapon was accidentally dis charged, killing Thompson. The jury returned a verdict of accidental kill ing, exonerating Morris of any blame.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Timber Worker Found Dead,

John Riley, a timber worker, was found dead recently at his home near Swifton. He is alleged to have been drinking, and while trying to kindle fire, his clothing caught from the sparks, and he died shortly after.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Claims Platform Was Defective.

Robert F. Young, travelling sales man, has filed suit against the Pine Bluff and Western Railroad Company for 5000 for injuries alleged to Have been sustained by falling from the platform of a train at Sheridan. He claims that the platform was defective.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
A. E. Boqua Charged With Forgery.

Information has been filed which will result in the arrest of A. E. Boqua of Fort Smith on a charge of forgery. MT. Boqua is a prominent real estate dealer, and the charges against him relate to real estate transaction in which he is alleged to have made out fraudulent deeds.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Apple Production.

I. B. Lawton, secretary of the Ben ton County Horticultural Society, esti mates that 3,OOO,Oo0 bushels of apples were raised in Benton county last year. They brought in the market $676,290, the average price being $1.50 barrel. On account of the low price he estimates that 100000 bush els were wasted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Fined for Sellina Liquor.

J. w. Best, an old man of 7S, was fined $50 at Conway for the illegal sale of whiskey. Another case against him fer the same offense was contin- ued during good behavior.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Killed by Fall.

Sam Glover. a lineman, employed by the R. B. Tyler Construction Com pany of Jonesboro, fell from the top of 30-foot pole while working on the line of the Home Telephone Company, and died from his injuries thirty min utes later. His fall was caused by coming in contact with a live wire.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Fruit Growers Association.

The Fruit Growers Association of Siloam Springs held meeting in that city recently. President c. A. Ford strawberries during the season of 1906 was $12,697.42. The number of crates shipped was 10,316 The price for picking strawberries this. year was fixed at IA cents per quart.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Thieves Secure $6.O00.

Charles F. Hartley, a retail grocer of New Albany, Ind, was robbed of $6,000 in the door of the day coach of Rock Island train at the Rock Island passenger station in Little Rock by four men who had followed him from Hot Springs. Two men have been arrested and are held in connection with the robbery, but the other two escaped.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Neuro Kills His Nephew.

William Simon, Jr., negro who lives near Fl Dorado, accidentally shot and killed his little 6-year-old nephew. Simon was on his way to investigate commotion in the chick en house, when his little nephew ran ahead of him and by some means the the load entering the child's body killing him instantly.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
M. A. Fain Gets Verdict in Damage Suit.

M. A. Fain of Paris, who sued the Arkansas Central railroad for $2,000 has been awarded $275. Fain, who is deaf, was knocked off the track by a moving engine about two months ago. The engineer saw the man in time to stop, but supposing he would move off at the sound of the whistle, al lowed his engine to move forward with the above results.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Get Extension of Time.

A certificate has been filed in the office of Secretary of State Ludwig by the Southside Coal and Railway Company, asking for an extension of the charter granted to this company eighteen months ago. The company proposes to construct a railroad from Paris to Dardanelle and to operate coal mines. The certificate yjtates that the company has already eXpend- ed $3S,oo0 in surveys and work pre- paratory to beginning actual opera tions. The certificate was brought before the Board of Railroad IncOr- poration at it's recent meeting and granted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
New Discovery.

The Cement Building Block Com pany of Fayetteville has discovered a material in the western part of Washington county. near Lincoln, which from tests made, seem to in- dicate that it is far superior to the material from which Portland cement is made. Blocks made of the stuff resisted heat and withstood other tests.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Curious Springs.

Boggs' Springs, near Hatton Gap, possesses about 50 springs that are said to be wonders, all of which pos sess medicinal qualities. Within ten feet of each other are two springs, one white and the other a black sulphur. The place is to be made health resort and the locality is being improved for that purpose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Killed By Train.

Andy Bell. negro, was struck and instantly killed by train at TeXar kama.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Wealthy Citizen of Holly Grove Dead.

J. H. Atkins, a wealthy and promi- nent merchant of Holly Grove. died re- gently at Hot Springs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
H. kinq White Dead.

Mayor H. King White of Pine Blun is dead after an extended illness.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Killed Bv Train.

Arthur Faunce, aged 21 years. was run over by train at Fayetteville recently.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-25
Fears for Peach Crop.

In the memory of the oldest citizen no such weather has been known in and around Bonneville as now pre- vails. The gardens present fine beds of volunteer mustard lettuce, and on- ions, strawberry vines are blooming and fruit trees are budding. This is one of the states most productive peach areas and fear is entertained that the swelling of the buds will cause them to fall a prey to the first killing frost.
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