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The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Negro Faces Grave Charce.

Charged with swindling, Dr. J. S. An derson, negro, is in jail at Camden, having been arrested at Hot Springs.
 The negro was practicing medicine across the river from Camden and boarding with another negro named Sterling Morris. He told Morris a cousin of his was in the grain business at Grant, Okla and if Morris would send to him for a carload of corn he coulj get it at 9 cents bushel Morris went to Camden and sent a registered letter containing $137.40 tor the corn.
 A few days after Anderson disap- peared. The corn did not come, and now it is alleged that Anderson went to the Oklahoma town, had himself identified and secured the money Armed with warrant for his arrest, Sheriff Chidester located his man and took him in. The United States off, cers have been there trying to secure Anderson. He is charged with using the mails for unlawful purposes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Tries to Escape; Burns to Death.

Attempting to break jail by starting a fire which soon spread beyond his control, negro named Russell was Thursday morning burned to death, besides causing the jail at Dumas to be destroyed by fire. Upon hearing the prisoners frantic cries for help at about 1:30 o'clock Thursday morn ing, citizens residing in the vicinity of the jail rushed to the scene to find the structure in flames, but they were unable either to approach the build ing for the purpose of releasing the prisoner, or for preventing the de- struction of the jail. Only prompt action on the part of the townspeople who were attracted by the negro's cries, and the fact that the jail and courthouse are separated by a mum. Der of large shade trees are respon- sible for the fact that the court house too, did not fall victim to the cremat- ed mans misguided action.
 Russell was bound over by Squire Cook Wednesday morning to await the action of the Desha County Grand Ju. Try on the charge of stealing. He was to have been ordered to the county jail at Arkansas City, but was lodged temporarily in the jail at Dumas. Al ter an incarceration of nearly an en- tire day, the prisoner devised an in- genous method of escaping from the clutches of the law Accordingly he started a fire in the southwest corner of the building and in that way soon burned fairly large opening in the wall. However, as the door was open the iron grating alone being locked the resulting draft through the cell famed the flames into a large sized confagration and it was but a short time before the fire had passed be- yond the control of the negro. Be- coming frantic when he saw that un- less outside help was forthcoming he must be cremated, Russell began to call for help. His cries were heard for several blocks and citizens hur- red to the scene. By that time, how ever, the flames were issuing from all parts of the jail and the marshal was foiled in his attempt to unlock the door of the cell.
 The charred remains of the negro were found Thursday morning after the flames had spent themselves.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
State Capital Notes
Criminal Cases Set for Trial.

Many felony cases pending in the Pulaski Circuit Court, Judge Lea's di- vision, were set for trial Thursday, dates being selected by Roy D. Camp bell, prosecuting attorney. Court will open Monday, September 2S, and ac- cording to the calendar so far ar ranged, the court will be busy from the start
 The cases set down for trial are for the most part old felony cases. Including the poodle cases, the docket has about 100 indictments. The cases set for trial will occupy the attention of the court up to and including Oc- tober 21; hence if any poodle cases are tried next term they will probably not come up before November
 The calendar as arranged follows:
 September 2S-John Robinson, em- bezzlcment and grand larceny.
 September 29-Walter Watson, un- natural crime; A. J. Sanders, election fraud
 September 30-John Jackson, Hen- ry Flemons, Ben Thompson and Inez Green, three cases accusing unlawful transactions relative to school war rants.
 September 3O-Gus Medley, grand larceny and receiving stolen proper ty.
 false pretenses and carrying a pistol.
 October 2-Leo Maxwell, charged with murder of Thomas Busby.
 October Erred Donnell, charged with murder of Tom Pugh.
 October 7-Georgia Ellis, charged with an assault to kill on William Stewart
 October 3-E. M Meyer, receiving stolen property and grand larceny (two cases).
 October 9-E. B.. Burns and A. A. Polk. false prtenses> and grand lar ceny. John Grice and Will Hurst, grand larceny John Grice and Charles Stewart, false pretenses and grand larceny
 October 14-Joe Tillman, charged with murder of George Brown.
 October 16-Sonny Brown, charged with assault to kill Sam Brassfeld.
 October 17-Will Johnson, burglary and larceny.
 October 19-William Ross and Hen- ry Ross, selling property subject to lien.
 October 20-A. c. Alberts, alias J. J. Smith, alias Albert Bierman, false pretenses and grand larceny.
 October 21-Wesley Parker, seduc- tion
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Farmers Body in River.

The body of Wal Heron, a farm. CT, who lived four miles east of Dan- vile, was iound Friday in Petit Jean river. Heron was last seen alive Mondady of last week and was with his son-in-lay Adam Cook A club was found on the bank of the stream and bruises on the face and head of Heron indicated he had been struck The coroner's jury has rendered a yer dict alleging that Heron met death at the hands of Adam Cook.
 On Monday night Cook reported to Herrons family that Heron had gone to Waveland and would not be home for a day or two. Shortly afterward Cook took his departure and has not been seen in the community since.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
May Be Much-Wanted Man.

The police are holding a man who gave his name as Herbert E. Lee, as a suspect. As yet no specific charges have been placed against him. His arrest was the result of correspon- dence between here and Chicago, De- tectives Morgan and Wick taking him into custody at noon Saturday.
 For the past three months several magazine publishers have been en- deavoring to apprehend man who was going over the country, particu larly in Arkansas and Missouri, offer ing to send several wellknown maga- zines for price that was ridiculous ly low. He would collect the pro- posed subscription price and then leave, the patrons never receiving any of the publications.
 Lee will be held pending furth- CT investigation to connect him with the frauds.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Falls From Train and Drowns.

Clint Ruff, a young business man living at Walnut Lake, fell from the caboose of an Iron Mountain freight train while crossing Walnut lake Sat ufday night and was drowned The body was recovered several hours later.
 Ruff was subject to epilepsy and had had an attack early that morn ing.
 Saturday night he and number of companions boarded the freight, Ruff getting into the caboose from side entrance, while the others climbed on top. They rode only beyond the tres tie and got off, when they heard a splash in the water, but heard no cry. The presumption is that as Ruff was entering the car while it was on the trestle a recurrence of the attack made him lose his grip and that he fell backward into the water
 The young man was nephew of the Roberson brothers and managed their store at Walnut Lake.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
YErNzTh1-Kar1 srrnz.asxE- " NEWS OF ~ ARKANSAS
Holt confesses Killing of Murray.
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Holt Confesses Killing of Murray. John D. Holt was arrested in the mountains near Lincoln by Deputy Sheriff Shelby Todhunter, and lodged in jail at Fayetteville Wednesday morning, charged with the murder of John w. Murray near Lincoln, Sun day afternoon. He has confessed the crime in all it's cold -blooded details, but does not seem to realize what it means. He constantly refers to the fact that Charlie Buck killed man from ambush and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, and was pardoned after five months. Buck was sent up from Washington county and was pardoned a few months ago, and the consideration of the case evident ly had much to do with Holt's crime Holt is 23 years of age and intelli- gent His father is merchant at Lincoln, and has besides one of the best farms in the county.
 Two weeks ago Murray charged Holt with stealing watermelons and gave him to understand that if he did not quit it, he would whip him This preyed on Holt's mind and threatened to ruin the reputation he had estab- 1ished as bully, and he shot Murray from ambush in order to save his rep utation, figuring that, according to Bucks case, he would get five or six months in the penitentiary. This is the only theory that has been ad- yanced.
 An interesting coincidence is that Murrays grandfather was shot from ambush and killed in Ohio 40 years ago by man named Holt
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Bradshaw Case Goes Over.

The celebrated Bradshaw case will not come up for trial at Magnolia un. til the February term of court, the jury chosen to render a verdict as to ter deliberating for three days. The members were discharged Tuesday.
 Bradshaw is alleged to have shot and killed his own daughter because she married a man against his wishes. At the trial this week his attorneys demanded jury to decide as to their clients sanity
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Settles Kinship Problem.

The question as to whether the step-mother of a school director can serve as a teacher in a public school has been settled by an opinion of Attorney General w. F. Kirby, espe- cially in one particular case. The di- rector, in requesting the opinion, stated that his father was dead, and, this being the case, the attorney gen. eral ruled there was no kinship be- tween the director and the step-motn- CT, consequently the latter could be employed as a teacher in his district. Had the father been alive the attorney generals ruling would have been otherwise
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Promise Surprises in Rates.

It was stated in railroad circles Monday by high officials who were averse to being quoted by name at present, that when new tariffs were adopted as permitted under the tenn porary injunction, the people will doubtless be surprised to find that the transportation companies have been most reasonable, have injured no shipping interests and have merely made increases sufficient to cover losses now prevailing. That it will require a month to arrange new tariffs for freight business was their belief
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Fire Caused By a Cioarette.

Anent the recent ruling of the rail- road officials placing ban on cigar cite smoking by employees, it was pointed out by railroad men here Tuesday that a cigarette caused the loss by fire of the Union depot at Memphis which had cost s1S,000. A cigarette stub was carelessly thrown on the floor in a baggage room, start ing the blaze. About 175 trunks in the baggage room were destroyed. Fifty of the trunks were brought there an hour before by Rock Island train.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Plans for Opening Normal.

President J. J. Doyne of the State Normal School was in Little Rock Tuesday on business connected with the opening of the school President Doyne said that the school would open on time, September 21, for the enrolment of pupils and the formai dedication of the institution at II a. m. Wednesday, September 23. On this occasion all the members of the state Normal Board will be present, when the building will De formally Il transferred to the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
James Keith Is Dead.

James Keith, one of the wealthiest and best-known citizens of Little Rock and a resident of this city for the past 45 years, died at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning at his home, over Ill West Fourth street. Death was caused principally by old age. MT. Keith had been i'll only about three weeks. Up until his last illness he enjoyed fairly good health, and was actively engaged in the real estate business. Even dur ing his illness he attended to some matters of business.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Names Farmer Delegates.

Governor X. o. Pindall has ap- pointed delegates to the Farmers Ma tional Congress which will be held at Madison, Wis, commencing Tues day, September 14.
 The delegates appointed were: D. M. Goodlet of Ozan, A. J. Craig of Jamestown, J. H. Keel of Newport, T. R. Corley of Marmaduke, c. J. Walters of Atkins, Joe Tilley of Rhea. Ed Stockburger of West Fork, Hugh Rogers of Prairie Grove, W. F. Tate of Camden, w. U. Balkman of Paris, Clay Sloan of Black Rock, E. w. Cherry of Tip, Joe B. Paine of Van Buren, John Skillern of Fayetteville and Reuben Cole of Dardanelle.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Escaped Convict Captured.

Deputy Sheriff s. T. Stinson of Bliss vile Wednesday took to the jail at Monticello Henry Brooks, negro, who escaped from the penitentiary, and was captured near Morrell the day be- fore.
 Brooks escaped from the state pris- on in July, 1906. He was serving a fiye-year sentence for mansIaughter having killed another negro. He was sent up from Drew county
 At the time he was captured he was going under the name of Alex Hull.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
John Pantlin's Injuries Fatal.

John Pantlin of Hackett, Ark, died at the hospital at Fort Smith Saturday evening, the result of injuries receiv. ed in an unknown manner. PantIiu was found by freight crew Friday night along the tracks between Bo nanza and Hackett suffering with a fractured skull. He was taken to the hospital at Fort Smith and died a few hours later.
 It is the belief of his friends that he has been waylaid and robbed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
To Plan State Encampment.

At meeting of Omer R. Weaver Camp, United Confederate Veterans, a committee of 12 was appointed to ar range the entertainment plans for the state convention, which will be held at Little Rock October 14 and 15. On this committee are B. w. Green, James Collins, w. M Watkins, Dr. J. H. Lenow, J. F. Smith. Dan w. Jones, George L. Basham, J. M. Stew art, w. c. Radcliffe, A. J. Snodgrass, Theo Hartman and R. B. Christian
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Accused of Selling illegally.

George Moffet of Wooster, Faulk. ner county, was before United States Commissioner W S. Allen Thursday on charge of selling liquor at retail without paying the special tax He was held to await the action of the Federal Grand Jury. He made $250 bond and was released.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Biq SaIa of Timber Lands.

MT Clarke, Michigan lumbelman, Der lands near Caddo Gap, and will erect planer and sawmill and will employ large number of hands, in tending to clear the land as rapidly as possible.
 He is at present on the ground, ar ranging leases and additional track age with the Gurdon and Fort Smith railway so as to facilitate the ship ping of the product
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Pope County Man Discharged.

Noel Shuffield of Pope county was given preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner w. s. AL len on the charge of selling liquor without paying the government tax. No discriminating evidence was pre- sented that would warrant the com missioner in holding the defendant and he was discharged.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Chas. tliaqinbotham Killed.

Charley Higginbotham, son of Judge Rufus Higginbotham, of TeXarkana, fell from a scaffold at a sawmill, where he was employed near Capti, Louisiana, Friday afternoon, and, in falling on his head, fractured his skull He died three hours later, while be- ing taken to a sanitarium at Shreve-
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Suspects Tried at Fort Smith.

Two men who give the names of John O'Brien and R. C. Collins, and who are charged with robbing the Hammett & Katter wholesale house Of $1,500 worth of silks three months ago, were arrested at Fort Smith Sat urday
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
$1oo Reward Offered.

A reward of $100 was offered We'd nesday by the governor for James Miller, who is wanted in Columbia county on the charge of killing Newt Cover Miller was indicted in Febru- ary, 1907, but escaped the authori- ties.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
Killed Deer on State Farm.

Hunting is good on the state farm EX-Chief of Police J. J. Hawkins kill. ed big buck Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday morning the feat was duplicated by Attorney General w. F. Kirby.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-09-18
New Head for Academy.

Prof. Chas. E. Scott of Waldron has teen selected as principal of the MagG- zine Ouachita Academy, which opens September %
The new South-news., 1908-03-28
PROFIT AS WELL AS LUCK.

Time Honored Adagc Regarding the
Horseshoe Improved BY the Chinese.
A time-honored adage has It that
an old horseshoe IL = symbol OF luck
China, the mother of inventions. has
found In this cast-oh Z source Of
revenue Of decided interest to Ameri-
cans. Vice-Consul Ernest vollmer
states that one of the constantly
growing imports into the Chinese
Province Of Shan-Tung through the
port Of Tsing-Tan IL old horseahoes
which leads him to give the following
particulars:
One steamer alone In Novem ber
brought 500 tons Of this scrap iron
from Hamburg, The market for
these wornout shoes seems to be a.
most without limit. Chinese iron
dealers buy the hofseshoes and sell
them to knife and tool manufacturer
all over the province. II 10 claimed BY
the Chinese that the temper Of this
class OF frcn makes 1t the best oh.
tainable for other tools. The reason
ascribed for this is that the constant
beating the shoes have received
under the feet OF horses has given
them a peculiar temper absolutely un-
obtajnable in any other way. and
that tools made from them are su-
perior to all others.-New York Tri.
hume
The new South-news., 1908-03-28

Norris Sellers Laxuey. sne ! ~ns
1lcatana niIlionalre Who Is dsyo.lns
himself to the theatrical business
sald At . dinner apropos OF his new
theatre II Nex York:
Z tAink that theatricals Offer a nne
neld Ssr sArcwd investors- They are
very steady. They are not as the
slave trade was during the Civil War.
"Peshaps you have heard of the
slave vbo wanted to buy his free.
dom. This Was before the war. and.
since he was q very good slave. his
master would not sell him 10 himsel.
at any price.
But a. the war approached its
end the master not unna.urai'v
changed his mind. He sent for the
slave one morning. and asked him
II he Was still OF the same mind
about purchasing himself
The slave scratched bis head. lock.
ed At the ground and faltered.
"'wcll. Master Henry. All did wan.
ter buy meself. sbut Az been a-study-
In erbout II right smaht lA,ely. sab
an Ah done come TO de cusNn da,
in desc tiphes u!sgah prop'ty sm too
onsartin sab. to put any money in.
-Washington Star.
The new South-news., 1908-03-28

For many weeks the Irritable mer-
chant had been riveted 70 his bed
by typheid fever. Now he was con-
valesciug. He clamored for some
thing 70 eat. declaring that he was
starving.
"Tansrrow you may have some
tAine to eat." promised the doctor.
The merchant realised that there
would BE- q restraint to his appetite.
yet 10 saw. in his vision, . modest
steaming meal placed at his bed.
side.
"Here II your dinner" said the
nurse next day. as she gave the glow
erins patient spoonful OF tApioca
pudding, and the doctor emphasizes
that everything else you do must be
in the same proportion"
Two hsurs later the nurse heard I
frantic call from the bed chamber.
"Nurse," breathed the mAP heav-
ily, II want to do some readings bring
me = postage stamp.'-HtSper's
Weekly.
The new South-news., 1908-03-28

The steady demand hy those vh.
nave eutgrsted to this country fron
Earope Is daily creating greater DE-
mand for chieory to improve the "a
vor OF coffee.
X Tact not generally known 2.
Americans that chicory, owing to a..
pecnfar properties. ncufrajircx m.
harmful effects which result from N.
ornkns OF straight coffee as a bev.
eraxe
nov that II Is becoming so difseu,,
70 secure ooGe.s at any price which
Ar" really pala'shle. II Is worth re-
memherins that mixture az ron,,
ana chicory will give bevernr,
which We have diligently soush, Tor
nut SO often failed to find. for IN,
family breakfast. viz. the same good
couee We so much admire In frs,
class restaurants and hotels.
we Aavc our European citixens hy
adoption to thank for this. Used A.
they have been for more than A hun.
cred years to add little chiocry 10
their nnee this was custom sha,
eiuns y tnem after coming TO Amer
lea.
1he'F constant demand for II unor
our mevhants led TO its being import
cd Ia largely increasing onantit,c,
until o'e OF the largest foreign firrr
engaged In preparing Il esfablishcd
great works here in America
since then its use has widened M
III neary all classes are now using A.
dai'y. Because IL improves the tas,.
OF cons aud takes away its bad Of
fects.
Leading merchants are now M,
ting u, their package coiYecs viii
the ADDITION of the proper proportion,
OF cn'cry and plainly labelling tn
package accordingly.
snsures you coffee and chlcor,
OF ~ quality that viii produce a be,
cragi Ike that served In the best no
tells nd restaurants.
The new South-news., 1908-03-28

Aost remarkable grass of the century.
Good Tor three rousing crops annually
One Iowa farmer on 100 acres sold g..
$1,000 worth Of seed and had 800 tons Of
nay besides. 1t Is immense. Do try it.
ron l0c AND THIS NOTICE
send to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis.,. to pay postage, ETC., and
they will NAL you the only original seed
pies Of Billion Dollar Grass. Mscaron,
Wheat, the sly miller mixer, Sainfoin the
dry soil luxuriator. Victoria Rape, the 2Oc
= ton green food producer, Silver King
barley yielding l73 bu. per acre, ETC., etc,
And II ysu send lac We will add a pack
age OF new farm seed never before seen
BY you. John A. Salzer Seed Co. L.
Crosse. Wis. A. c. L.
The new South-news., 1908-03-28

= ~ wdn-Infasnned d tAe wor3d ha,
sIways hssn iur = simple, pleasant ant
abcient Equid laxative resnedy Of known
value; lautivs which physicians could
sanction foe family usc because its com
peaent parts are known 10 them to b<
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable 70 Tie system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its cx-
es''ent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA. the California Fig Svrrp
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on TIE merits Of tho laxative for its remark
able succeas.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the well-Informed.
To ct it, beneficial effects always buy
the genninc nc-msnufsctured BY the Cali
iorniA is Syrup Co. only. and for sale
ding druggisss. Price fifty cents
The new South-news., 1908-03-28

In the English town of Redditch
~ooat 5poe men and women earn
comfortable wages as needlemakers.
They work about 6fry hours week in
model factories. Redditch's yearly
outpu; OF needles is In excess of a.
600. 900.
British Co,umbia's new railroad
from kamloops to Salmon River
forty miles long--vill tap eS5 acres
OF gypsum deposits.
The Kaiser has given another ex-
ample OF his versatility by painting
six miniature illustrations for pic
torial postcards. These paintings will
be reproduced by the thousand and
sold 70. charitable purposes.
In l1SS the first dentists Office in
this country WAS opened In New York.
Before this and for some time after
people went to the physician or
barber TO have their teeth pulled.
heen u,,,,yad ,r nsr -
sprucc furnishes ,hras'sf,hs -, ,,'r
t,,a, .monrt nsaa ana ..,s, wy
ffth The rem,i,,ra arm T. .',
nosaa rr,r.,o.nr -, -, "
balsam '''"' ""'
cd nrot,,s -, ~ ...as, 60
HANKS ~ vau, ". C,., "". s.",e
divided ,bov ou,s a,.. &C.. saa
man worar .rs shns 80 ".'
oils '"e AAe''P'
scendant OF the great Mohawt ch,s,
Joseph Brant ,s lecturirv In rnc,,nd
before largo aud.oncas ~. 49,
in the Sly Nations rasorvo n Csn.s.
and was recart,v anno,r,.s ,~....
by tho person., Is.rna psuSs'
soc,at,or which ~.
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