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The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-17
Peculiar Letter To Postmaster.

Postmaster Holt, of Little Rock, is kreceipt of the following letter from s A. Bennett of Conway, Miss: "Can yu give me the name of they old sidi- n hoo lived in your town in the ties. I had an uncle hoo dide on about that time hoo was rich, so i'd by the name of mikeagle Turner.
 e was lawyer and a bachler. If ley information I would be glad to P" The postmaster has not been ple to furnish the desired informa- pn.
 Old Woman Thrown From a Car. Mrs. s. c. Tutman, who lives with er son-in-law, Lewis Prior, was |rown from a street car at Seventh ad Main streets, Little Rock Wednes- ly afternoon and sustained danger ls injuries in striking the pavement. er shoulder was dislocated one el- lw bruised and a big gash cut in !e back of her head. She was rem lred unconscious by the fall, and Rs taken to her home in an ambu-
 Dee. She recovered consciousness
 Fer several hours but her condition <regarded as very critical
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-17

Board Postpones Morrow Hearing.
 The State Board of Charitable Insti- tutions met Tuesday in adjourned ses- sion and decided two matters of more or less importance. It was decided to postpone the hearing in the case of Emma Morrow, the girl who charges that she was assaulted while an inmate of the deaf Mute In- stitute by another inmate of the in stitution. The hearing of the case will take place at the next meeting.
 The board also decided to move it's headquarters and that of Secretary Hampton from the second floor of the Fulk building to the third floor of the Masonic Temple, Fifth and Main streets. A suite of three rooms will be rented there. The headquarters will be moved as soon as convenient for Secretary Hampton.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-17
State Capital Notes
State Treasurers Report Compiled.


 State Treasurer James Yates Thurs day announced the regular quarterly report for his department. The report showed that the general fund is in em- barrassing circumstances, as it has been for some time, while the other funds are in about the usual condi- tion. The report is as follows: General revenue fund. 8 44,634.09 Common school fund .... 25,359.72 State capitol fund. ...... 207,S84.60 Permanent school fund .. 1884, ,142.63 (lncludlng currency,
 bonds and coupons)
 Confederate pension fund 10,192.21 Sinking fund. ............ 201,345.42 Tax due counties fund.-. 21,S40.15 Tax due cities fund .. 522.13 Penitentiary fund. ....... 3,55S95 Fertilizer fund .... 1915 State school interest fund 67644 U. of A. endowment fund 2O1,753.75 Qncluding currency,
 bonds and coupons.)
 Teachers fund. ..... 155.14 Total ................S .S2, ,602 ,073.3S The coupons referred to represent the unmatured interest for P years on state bonds.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-17
Postoffice Inspector w. w. p;cks

POStOfhCe Inspector w. w. I!CkSOn of St. Louis, Mo, Thursday received telegram from his deputy George s. Bassett at Fort Smith Ark, to the effect that Jim Macks and Tom Vance are under arrest there on 8 charge of robbing the postoffice at Charleston, Ark, on the night of February P.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-17
Painting of Senator Davis Removed
 From Governors Private Room.

The painting of United States Sen ator Jeff Davis no longer remains in on the east wall of the private office of Governor Pindall. Instead it is on the east wall of the general waiting room outside the governors private office, occupying the space formerly occupied by the painting of Arkansas war governor" the late Governor Henry M. Rector, whereas the paint ing of Governor Rector hangs above the fireplace in the inner executive chamber.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-17

CudIlD6I.
 Clyde E. Lowry, state librarian, has resigned his position, his resignation taking effect May l. His successor has been appointed, states Secretary of State o. c. Ludwig, but MT. Ludwig stated Tuesday night that he was not ready to give out the librarians name.
 MT. Lowry resigns to take up law practice. It is said that he intends to practice law in Little Rock. He has been state librarian under MT. Ludwig for the past three and one half years, and is well known throughout the city and state.
 Auditor of State Avery E. Moore was notified Tuesday that two insur- ance companies operating in Arkansas had merged The American Fire In surance Company of Little Rock bought out the Capital Fire Insurance Company and the two are now under one head
 The suggestion has been made by state officials that the fountain in the state house yard be repaired, and it will likely be acted on within the next few weeks The fountain has been allowed to run down until it is any thing but a beautiful object in the state capitol yard. It is full of weeds and when cleaned out thoroughly will be able to bubble forth in all it's glory. The water about the base of the foun- tain is stagnant. This will be removed and the basin thoroughly cleaned. Fish may be installed in it when the water is turned on.
 At the last meeting of the present City Council Monday night, which was it's first meeting in the new city hall, Mayor w. D. Lemon, at the close of a message to the council, rendered his resignation, which was accepted by the council.
 Immediately after the action ac- cepting Mayor Lemons resignation, Alderman l.. N. Whitcomb of the Fourth ward placed in nomination his colleague, J. H. Hollis, to serve as acting mayor. There were no more nominations, and Mr. Hollis was unanimously elected by the council.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20

the case of young Walter the play
wright, who awoke from a nightmare Of
adversely to find two of his plays the
rage of the theatrical seasan of last year
in New York
Walter was formerly a newspaper re-
porter on New York dailies a hard.
grinding livelihood valued only as q
step to something better His ambition
lay toward dramatic writing, and he
wrote several plays without being able
to induce managers to produce them.
His attention to finer writing overshad-
owed his interest in newspaper work to
such an extent that he often found hini-
self out of a position and without funds,
on account of the time required in try
ing to gain a hearing for his plays. For
several months before his first play
paid in Full was produced, Walter
had been sleeping benches in the
parks and eating whenever he conquered
his pride to approach a friend.
The next morning after its perform
ance New York was agog with the an
nouncement of a great dramatic sue
cess, hailing the arrival of a new dra-
matte writer of genius-Eugene Walter.
With royalties pouring in he was now
living in palatial apartments, faring like
a king, and managers were seeking him
out to negotiate for his next play. Soon
he drew forth his second play, 'The
Wolf" and 1t was announced for imme-
date presentation. Many critics who
had admitted the worth of his first effort
predicted failure for the second, or, at
least, were ready to pronounce 1t such.
feeling that the first was masterpiece
that would be hard to live up to. But
1.-THE Wolf" was even a more striking
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
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FROM POVERTY TO
FAME AND FORTUNE
YOUNG EUGENE WALTER, POET,
AUTHOR AND PLAYWRIGHT,
LEAPS FROM ONE TO ANOTHER
IN A SINGLE NIGHT.

No page in romance was ever more in
teresting than the story of Eugene Wal
ters rise as a dramatist. 1t Is the old as
pect of the genius in the garnet. From
time immemoral, not only fiction, but
history as well, has been adorned with
the familiar figures of talented authors.
poets, artists, musicians, scientists and
inventors struggling for recognition with
poverty as the handicap, and some Of
the greatest achievements of the bright
est minds have been accompanied with
hunger and want. If it happens thus ip
the story books, it is always spectacu-
lar and gratifying finale for the hero to
finally win attention and approval sud-
denly for his work, jumping from penury
to affuence. AS these things are told in
novels so they happened in real life in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
Summer Resorts and the Law.

From the New York World. u
Atlantic City's moral and legal PROB
lens are similar to those of other pop
ular resorts, as Coney Island, Saratoga
and Long Branch Are the same moral
code and sumptuary legislation to be
applied to a recreation and vacation
Mace as to a hame and business COM
munity? Are la IS to be enforced only
in the communiS as which desire en-
forcement and neS them least?
Governor Fort IS confronted with
the refusal of the Atlantic City author
tiles to enforce the law. Three grand
Jurors were engaged every Sunday In
violating the liquor law. Other grand
Jurors violated other laws. They nat
urally refused to indict themselves or
their fellow-offenders. The mayor, the
sheriff and the chief of police refused
to act
On Coney Island the law is violated,
but not defied. To the American view
Il Is is a great distinction. If the mayor
and police commissioner of New York
were openly to announce their refusal
to enforce the laws against gambling
and Sunday liquor selling on Coney
Island the case would be parallel. In
New York the governor could remove
them. He could appoint new sheriff,
direct the calling of a special grand
jury and send an upstate Judge to con-
duct the court. In New Jersey the gov
ernor has not the power of removal,
but Governor Forts threat to call
special session of the legislature and
send militia to enforce the law was
made Atlantic City's officials back
down.
There is more Sunday liquor selling,
more gambling and more immortality in
New York than in Atlantic City. Yet
on the records of the criminal courts
here appear just about as many con-
victions and imprisonments for such
offenses as on the court records of
Ocean county, New Jersey.
After all, is open defiance so much
worse than hypocritical pretense of
obedience?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
GETS HIS LIVING
OUT OF HIS FRIENDS

From Smart Set.
It is generally considered that the ac-
complished social CRATER. who has sue
cessfully solved the problem on 'How
to Live Well on Nothing a Year. is lin
tied to large cities. But If you will stop
to think a moment you will be able to
recall from your own experience that
there is no town so small, no farming
district even, which does not boast a
man who is always wanting a pocketful
of nails or a woman who wants a CUP
of sugar and pinch of tea, which never
by any chance are returned.
This is, of course, its crudest FORM
In towns it runs more to copying the
clothes and hats of those fortunate
enough to get their fashions from occa-
sional trips to the city; to borrowing the
new songs and stealing new ideas, until
it must be more of a burden than a joy
to be prominent in a town where such
liberties are taken, with or without per-
mission.
But for the highest exemplifcation of
real social graft, commend me to the
persons who, either from motives Of
thrift or stern necessity, must get the
bulk of their living out of their friends
In the dear oldfashioned hospitality,
where the latch-str1ng always hangs out
to friends, we are sometimes compelled
to entertain unwelcome guests and make
the best of 1t.
There are few of us so poor-spirited
that we would grudge meal or two even
to people we don't like.
But the form of social graft most in
vogue at present is the polite but firm
pressure which compels us to pay for
small Injuries for persons we care moth
ing about; pressure which we can ill
afford and which robs the act of all the
graciousness it might possess, if ours
were voluntary generosity. For the
friends of a social CRATER are literally
held up.
This is not an exchange of courtesies.
1t is petty larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20

hit than its predecessor, and the fact
that the two are enirely different in plot,
style construction and treatment con-
WINGED the skeptics that both were the
work of a dramatic genius.
paid in Full a problem play Of
everyday life in New YORK, created the
impression that Eugene Walter was
salutary discovery" and a literary star
on the theatrical horizon: and "'rhe
Wolf" a powerful poetic and realistic
drama of the Hudson Bay country and
it's denizens, made this impression a GER
tainty and proved that the first success
was no accident
THE Wolf has finished its triumphal
season in New York and is now being
seen for the first time in the other large
cities of this country. 1t is one of the
early bookings at the Jefferson-Sep-
TENDER 2S and 90
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20

Bubbling out of the side of the great
White mountain, without help of man or
machinery, courslng down by gravity into
the reservoir, and then through the pipes
spreading out over the valley into the
homes of some 1000 people, natures life
giving stream cares for the little city of
Jacksonville.
There is something distinctive about this
water works system which runs itself
Perhaps nowhere else in Alabama does
one feel the force of nature in every
thing, the force that turns the big wind
mill, that nurtures the growing cotton,
and seems to run the town.
But back Of every stream in the broad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
No Error!
From the Delineator.

From the Delineator.
Herbert had way of telling make
believe stories about the things he
saw, and his mother wished to con-
vince him that they were not true. So,
one day, when he saw dog pass and
began story about a grizzly bear, she
babe him run away and pray God to
forgive him for telling an untruth.
Very soon he returned and ex-
claimed
God says that's all right mother
He thought it was grizzly, too"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20

valley, there is a fountain head. Hidden
under the identity of everything which
stands for the new Jacksonville there are
men, bending over desks day in and day
out, planning, leading the current of
life which is weaving and welding the
product of stream and field.
So after all mighty nature alone is
permanent and there Is a story of beauty
In the hills of old Calhoun county which
may. perhaps, be a revelation to the peo-
pie of Alabama. The town in itself is
one of the noblest of the old models. Stu
ated on big knoll in the middle of the
valley. the town square with its mineral
well in the center, it's red brick bank
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20

on one corner the new white postoffice
on another, Stevenson's big department
store and several other new structures,
fringed in with the old time relies of the
town, tells the tale of the years.
Far out the broad avenues, the next
Oldest town In the state presents numer-
GUS colonial homes, with broad, well kept
grounds avenues Of monster trees, and
scenes of natural beauty and historic
Importance.
The roads in every direction, while re-
vealing the verdant growth of healthy
soil, turn a magic film of constantly
changing scenes that rival anything in
all the south. However, one road leads
through untold marvels to the very eli
max of the pastel
The road itself is perfect piece OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
Fought and Bled.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"Uncle George, did you do any fighting
in the Spanish war;
Yes, my boy; ] was fighting nearly
all the time. Those mosquitoes down in
Florida, where we camped. were the
fiercest things you ever heard Of
But weren't you in any battles. uncle"
ooh, yes; we had a few little skirm-
ishes over in Cuba. of course, but
thought you wanted me to tell you about
real war and bloodshed-''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20

mountain, fitting memorial to the hand
iwork of of Gen. John F'orney, its builder
Always at an easy grade. but gradually
rising as it turns back and forward
skirting deep ravines full of ferns, colored
with snow on the mountains and all
the matchless hues of gay creation, 1t
gives now and then little landscape
glimpses of far away blue mountains be-
yond great fields of green.
But on the whole, the four miles of it's
travel are pictures near to natures
bosom. Winding up to within half
mile of the summit, the horses are
hitched, and the climb begins up rugged
me untain path. Pausing just before
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
A Modern Picture.

From the New York Globe.
He knelt at her feet--a scion of one Of
the oldest families of titled Europe. He
was prince of the blood, and her father
stuffed sausages successfully.
Sweetheart" he cried, be anime, be
anime, be a-mineP'
you mean" she murmured sweetly
"you mean, be a mint, prince-a mint,
not a mine"
Nevertheless the estates were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-28
MUCH PURITY AT AUBURN
 SAYS MANAGER TOM BRAGG

Montgomery, April 27.-In speaking of the purity of Auburns athletics, Mana ger Bragg is quoted as follows
 For instance, we have at Auburn this year a man whose ability as a baseball played is not equaled, in my mind, by q single player on the team this year. His record as an athlete is commonly recog- nized by his fellows as one ofs signal ability And his class average is good He is not allowed to play because last summer he played in a game of baseball in town neighboring that of his home. He could not play in his home town be- cause there was no team there last sum- mer.
 But our idea is to hew closely to the line. We do not wish to put ourselves in the position where even circumstances might indicate that a man has received compensation for athletics. We don't pro- pose to even burden our sister colleges with the necessity of producing proof. All appearances of professionalism will be avoided. The man I speak of was unwill- ing himself to sign an eligibility blank. knowing that he had violated the letter of the law, but not the spirit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-28
5fubbs DeteatS Clements
 Former Nakes FaSt Time

Robert stubbs. the local champion mo- toreyelist, ran away with Thomas Cle- ments. the champion of England and France, yesterday afternoon at the Fair grounds
 Eaglishman had no chance to win and his exhibition brought out the fact that either he was afraid of the curves at the Fair grounds. something was radi- cally wrong with his machine. CT he IS not what his press agent claimed for him.
 Stubbs did some magnificent racing. His time for the five-nie event was 5:Sl 12. He went b miles in 16:47. He went ten miles in 11:32. He covered the ninth mile in the 15-mile event in :02
 Clements fell down completely in all of his races against Stubbs. although he rode an eight horsepower machine against Stubbs' four horsepower Indian. In his effort to lower his best time of mile in one minute flat he never did get his ma chine to run with any satisfaction. In the five-mle match race Stubbs beat the Englishman Is miles, covering the dis tance in 5:30 1-5. In the 10-mile match race against Stubbs Clements machine broke down on the quarter or the third lap. Stubbs finished the race in Il :32. The 15-mile race was equally disappoint- ing. Clements managed to drag out 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-28
TEDDY IS PLEASED
 WITH THE RESULT
ACCEPTS APPROPRIATION FOR TWO BATTLESHIPS WITH PROM IsE OF EQUAL NUMBER EVERY YEAR.

Washington, April 1.-Two battleships a year is what the President says he has accomplished through his fight for his naval programme. Had he been victori- ous in having four ships authorized at this session the United States could have dictated terms of disarmament to the na- tions of the world This statement made tonight, IS understood to reveal the Pres ident's source of strength in the naval fight, which has been waged so strenu- ously.
 Furthermore two ships this year, with the promise of two ships each year to follow, which the President has accepted as a bona fide stipulation on the part of the Senate means simply a programme which will place the United States in the front rank of naval progression, but which fails to place it in the position of Gictating acessation of naval aggression.
 That the President. on the whole, is pleased with the result of his efforts with Congress on this subject was made mani fest tonight; that he firmly believes in the ability of the United States to dictate the naval policy of the world in the future, through demonstration of ability to overwhelmingly outstrip rival con- struction, is generally manifest
 IreSluenC hooSeNeIl wanted Iour Ddllle- ships this year. He got two. With the two he obtained the promise that two more would be forthcoming each year. This means considering the dimensions of the battleships which modern construc- ton dictates that the United States shall keep fully abreast of the naval armament of any other nation.
 The friends of the President are flushed tonight with what they regard as a signal victory for his international policies and the details of this victory are freely given and declared to reflect the exuberance of President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-28

laps during which Stubbs overlook and passed him three times. Stubbs' time for the b miles was 16:47 S-5.
 The five-mile match race between Rich ard Gayle and Ernest w. House was perhaps the most interesting event of the programme. The two riders ran neck and neck during the greater part of the race and House won by only a few feet. His time was 7:35.
 Following is the summary of the races:
 First Race Ffye-mile. for single cgln- ders not over 24 horsepower: House, first; Gayle, second; Mathis third. Time, 6;27 2-5.
 Second Raee-Five-mle handicap open to all: Stubbs, first: House, second; Gayle, third Meager fourth; Rodenbee1, fifth. Time, 6:11 2-5.
 Third Race-Ten-mile handicap open To all: Stubbs, first; Gayle, second; Meagher, third; House, fourth. Time. 12:17 3-5
 Fourth Race-Fivem match race: Stuggs, first Clements, second. Time, 5:30 1-5.
 Fifth Event-One-mile exhibition by MT. Stubbs: Time. 1:03.
 House, first Gayle, second Time 7:35. Seventh Race-Ten-mile match race: Stubbs. first; Clements, second. Time, 11:S2
 Eighth Race-15-mile match race: Stubbs, first; Clements, second Time, 16.47 3-5.
 MT. stubbs' time for the ninth mile was 1:02.