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The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
SAN JOSE SCALE
State Horticultural Society to Ask Legislature for a Spraying Law.
 Next Meefinus at Little Rock

Siloam Springs,-A resolution asX- ing the legislature now in session to pass a compulsory spraying bill was passed by the Arkansas State Horti- cultural Society at it's concluding ses- sion. It has been found by investi- gation that all of the orchards with but few exceptions throughout the entire state are badly infested with the San Jose scale and from the eX perience of growers who have been troubled with it, it has been decided that unless some steps are taken to check it's ravages it will be only a few years until every orchard in Ar kansas-both apples and peach-will be destroyed. Secretary Logan gives out the following statement in regard 10 fruit conditions in Arkansas, bar ring the ravages of the scale.
 From the present indications, as gathered from fruit growers from every section of the state, it seems hat the Elberta peach crop in north ern Arkansas, including the northern tier of counties, as we'll as southwest Missouri, has been entirely wiped out by the recent cold weather but no damage is reported to the apple crop so far, the apple buds being in splen- did condition with a fair prospect for a good crop. Some little damage to the Elberta peach crop is reported from Van Buren, Gainesville and oth- CT points in that section, but the damage is only slight, and will not materially affect the crop. The re- ports from Mena, Grannis. De Queen and Horatio show that no damage so far resulted to the peach crop in that section"
 Little Rock has been chosen as the next meeting place of the society, to be held on the third Tuesday in Janu- ary.
 Secretary Logan, who for several years has been secretary of the asso citation, has resigned from that office. The following officers were elected: w. H. II. Shibley of Van Buren, pres ident; Al C. Ford of Siloam Springs, vice president; Prof. E. Walker of Fayetteville, secretary; J. w Vestal of Little Rock, treasurer.
 A feature of the session was an ad. dress by John N. Tiliman, president of the Arkansas State University. Ad- dresses were made by George T. Tip pen of Springfield, Mo, and Prof Ernest Walker of Fayetteville.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
New Light and Water Plant.

Pine Bluff.-The big new water and light plant of the Pine Bluff cor poraticn has been completed and was tested by the city officials and mem bers of the City Council The test vas most satisfactory, the capacity of the plant far exceeding expectations and even the claims made by it's builders. The new plant is the most modern in this state, it is said, and cost several hundred thousands of dolla"s. The old water and light plant has been abandoned It covers half block of ground and the reservoir, with a capacity of 3.000,00O gallons of water, occupies another half block adjoining. Te contract with the city is to furnish 100000 gallons of wateg per day and the test Tuesday demon strated that the new plant can eycc3d that amount at least 20 per cent.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
IN THE SENATE.
Bills introduced.

Senate Bill No. 5S Henderson, providing that a widow shall receive one-third of all the lands with which her Husband died seized unless oth- erwise provided for by deed or will. Referred to judiciary committee.
 Senate Bill No. 69 (Glover), to amend section 5940 of Kirby's Digest. Under the amendment an indigent pensioner shall not own property ill excess of $500. Present act makes the limit $400. Referred to commit tee on judiciary.
 Senate Bill No Ca (McKnight), to repeal section 6612 of Kirby's Digest, which permits a railroad company to charge p cents for receiving or dis charging passenger at other than regular stations. Referred to com mittee on railroads.
 Senate Bill No. Fl (Rowland), to require real estate agents and brok- CTS to obtain a written authority from the owners to sell or barter real property. Referred to committee on judiciary.
 Senate Bill Nc. 72 (Fletcher), to
 
 of trustees of the University of Ar kansas Governor to be an ex-off1cio member of the board wiIh a vote in case of a tie. Referred to committee on education
 Senate Bill No. g (McKnight), to prevent the illegal sale of whiskey or other alcoholic liquors. Bill pro vides seller must give purchaser a bill of sale. Referred to committee on temperance.
 Senate Bill No. n (Arnold). to amend sections 4064-67-71 of kirby"s Digest, inspection of oils and 4..us Makes inspectors fee 10 cents per barrel. Referred to committee on judiciary.
 Senate Bill No. 75 (DeRositD, to establish State Board of Embalmers and provide for the licensing of em balmers. Bill eXcepts all embalmers who may be actively engaged in the business at the passage of the pro- posed law. Referred to committee on public health
 Senate Bill No. 76 .(Rasco), to pro- tect the eulverts and bridges on the public highways. Makes it a mis- demeanor for traction engine to be run over bridge without first plank ing the bridge with boards of a de- fined measurement. Referred to com mittee on public roads.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
GENERAL NEWS.

Ehomas P. Gore, democrat, was reelected United States sen stQr by the Oklahoma legislature in oint session Wednesday. The vote: 3ofe, SC; Dennis Flynn, republican,
 The New Mexico legislature Tues lay adopted a memorial to congress, Isking for the immediate passage of Itatehood measures. John H. Woodbury, '.the beauty |Octor," shot and killed himself Mon- lay at Sea Cliff, his home on Coney Isle, N. Y.
 The treaty between the United ftates and Great Britain concerning |hef boundary waters between this |0uhtry and Canada were ordered RXorably reported to the. senate at a 'aeeting of the committee on foreign |elHtions.
 GOvernor T.. M. Campbell was in |Qgurated as governor of Texas for a |eeond term Tuesday. His inaugural odress wes brief. Renatcr Cummins was reelected
 uesday by a unanimous vote of the
 Spnblicans of both houses of the
 Aa legislature.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
Moro Gets Telegraph.

Cotton Plant.-The NJ. and N. A. rail- way has installed a telegraph station at Moro, and now Cotton Plant has wire connection clear through to Hell ena. R. w. Andrews, division freight and passenger agent, with headquar- ters at Helena, was here this week, and says that the line will be con- nected in White river bottom, and then a train is expected to be put on for through connection for Kansas City, making close connection at Jop- lin for that place. This line is rapidly assuming railroad appearances in and around this place.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
Two Wives Claimed Him.

Haub and Catherine Roy. both of St. Louis, claiming the body of Henry Haub, saloon keeper of St. Louis, who died suddenly here, Coroner Rol- dolph made the award to the former, who held a certificate of maria ge dated St Louis, Sept. }, 1905. Each woman had stated that the man was her husband and insisted that she be given the body to take back to St, Louis for interment. Haub died sud denly and an inquest was held for morphine poisoning, but on state ments of physicians the theory was abandoned after the examination be- gan
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
TO TALK ON GOOD ROADS.
Governor Scheduled to Discuss Road Building With Convict Labor at
 State Convention.

Gov. George w. Donaghey will ad dress the sixth annual convention of the Arkansas Good Roads Associa- tion, which will convene in Little Rock January 26 and 27, on "Convicts and Good Roads" About 200 dele gates from all parts of Arkansas are expected to attend the convention. A large number of county judges and mayors have signifed their intention of attending. and have sent 10 Secre- tary E. L. Carter the names of dele gates whom they expect to be pres ent at the convention.
 The annual election of officers of the association will be held during the convention. The members of the association probably will take an ac- tive interest in the passage of sev- eral new laws. A new bond amend ment. against which the same objec- tions urged against No. 10 cannot be made, probably will be suggested by the association.
 The first meeting each day will be held in the auditorium of the Hotel Marion, and the second and third meetings in the hall of the House of Representatives. An automobile ride over Pulaski county macadam roads will be feature of the meeting on the afternoon of January 26. An eff fort is being made to induce local automobile owners to extend the use of their machines to the members of the association. A number of Little Rock automobilists have already granted the use of their cars for the proposed ride.
 An address by Mayor W. R. Duley on Municipal Need of Power to Issue Bonds for the Making of Public I'm provements" will be feature of the night session, January 27.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
TWO KILLED IN DUEL.
Hot Springs Saloon Keepers Shoot
 Up Billiard ParIor.

Hot Springs.-Burt Waycasey and Bud Robbins were shot and instantly killed in a billiard and pool parlor. at 232 Third street, following an al tercation in which Rufe and Nick Wheatley, well known saloonkeepers of this city, were the other partici- pants. The Wheatleys had just step ped in the door and exchanged but few words when the shooting began. Rufe Wheatley surrendered a 45-cali Der pistol, from which three shots had been fired. Nick Wheatley was not arrested. Waycasey died under billiard table, and Robbins stagger- ed to the walk, where he fell. A 41- caliber pistol dropped from his hand as he was shot. Rufe Wheatley re- ceived blow over the head, appar- entity with a pistol, which will not prove serious. Nick Wheatley receiv- ed a cut on the arm. At the jail Wheatley refused statement. All men have families and are widely related in this city.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
TRUCK GROWERS MEET.
Speakers Dwelt Largely on Methods
 of Renewing Worn-Out Lands.

Texarkana.-The Texarkana Truck Growers Association held an impor- tant and highly interesting meeting al the west side ely hall. There was c large attendance of farmers from the surrounding country.
 Addresses were made by A. D. Me Nair of the United States Agricul- tUral Department, Prof Walker from the government experimental farm at Fayetteville. and Professor Nelson of the Agricu Iui'al and Mechanical Col lege at Fayetteville
 The speakers dealt for the most part with methods ot fcrtilizing poor and worn-out lands, and also with the best methods for growing fruits and vegetables.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
Cows Remain Unsold.

Little Rock-No action has yet been taken in the matter of the dis posal of the herd of cows at the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases. The cows are said to be afflicted with tu- berculosis, and it was suggested that they be sold This plan. however, met with considerable opposition on the part of some of the members of the Stat Beoard, from the fact that such disposal of the herd would be impracticable because no one would buy the COWS.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
Favor Prohibition Law.

England.-A meeting was held at the First Baptist church of the citi- zens of England for an expression Of opinion in reference to requesting the present legislature to enact state wide prohibition measure. The meet ing was unanimously in favor of il and adopted a resolution providing for a petition to be circulated asking the legis, ,ature to pass the act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
Will Take Up Senatorial Contests.

The Boles-Holland senatorial con test will probably be disposed of by the Election Committee this week. The contest went to the committee in a formay way last Friday. In this case the merits were threshed out in Sebastian county and the committee will make it's report from a review of the record If the case is complet- ed this week the Greaves-Sumpter con test will be taken up. The committee has been empowered to summon wit nessess and administer oaths and the contest may therefore be long-drawn out
 In the Senate last week 52 bills were introduced and the resolution stitution embracing the doctrine of calling for an amendment to the con- the initiative and referendum was adopted and ordered transmitted to the house. The adoption of this amendment was probably the main work of the Senate from statewide viewpoint, as two years ago the pro position was defeated. On the final vote on the resolution all of the senators present, except Senator Toney voted for the resolution, and according to the expressions of the senators, they were carrying out the wishes of the people of the state in adopting
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
To Enforce 2-Cent Rate.

The introduction of a bill by MT. Winn of Pulaski, which, the author claims, will make it possible for any person in the state to bring suit against any railroad or railroad rate law in any court, was the chief event of the day His bill is as follows:
 Section 1. That section G620 of kirby's Digest of the Statutes of Ar kansas be, and the same is bereoy, amended 50 as to read as follows:
 '.Secti0n 6620. Any of the persons or corporations mentioned in sections 6611, G6612, 66613 and 66614. or any agent or employe of such person. or corporation. or any agents or employees of such persons or corporations, that shall charge, demand, take or receive from any person CT persons aforesaid any greater compensation for the transportation of passengers than is in this act allowed or prescribed. shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than $1,000, nor moro than s5.000.'
 Sec. ?. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are here by repealed, and this act shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage
 The originl sections of the digest provided for the enforcement of the three-cent rate, but the amount was reduced to two cents by amendment in 1907 MT. Vim in his bill failed to call attention to the sections as amended and an amendment offered by MT. Glover of Hot Springs, which was accepted, was added to the bill. The amendment provides for the in sertion of the clause, "as amended by the acts of 1907"
 The bill was read twice and referred to a committee
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
Threw Stones aft Train.

Pine Bluff-Conducto John Thomp son of the Cotton Belt service, who brought the north-bound Texas-St. Louis passenger train into union sta tion. reports that the train was stoned at Films switch, few miles south of Camden. Ark. A negro was seen to throw several large rocks at the coaches, and one of them crashed through window and barely missed striking a woman passenger on the head The officers of the railroad company were notified and are work, ing on the case
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29

Governor Donaghey has positively refused to grant pardon to Byrd Epps. a Woodruff county negro con- at the August G90S) term of assault and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. The petition for Epps' pardon was signed by several infiu- and Was accompanied by letter from d former circuit clerk, both of whom stated that they believed that the de. fendant was innocent of the crilns for which he was convicted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
With The Legislators
Speaker Browns First Bill.

Speaker Brown left the chair Mon- day afternoon and fought gamely and successfully for the passage of the only bill introduced by him thus far this session, it being a bill providing for the reduction of number of chal- lenges in felony and misdemeanor cases. He fought against strong field in which MT. Parks of Lafayette and other house leaders among whom were MT. DuLaney of Little River and MT. Martin of Yell, lined up against him and several times during the discus sion, which continued about an hour and half, spectators who filled the gallery and lobby, judging from the applause of the representatives, be- lieved that the speakers measure would be defea ed It carried how ever, on roll call vote, 65 to 27. Interest in tho fight, which was a goodnatured one from start to finish, was intense.
 The debate was also significant inas- much as it represented in many re- spects battle between states at- torneys and attorneys who do not re- present the state, but who, on the other nand, usually are lined up against the prosecuting attorneys.
 A resolution asking the attorney general to determine the validity of the bond of Caldwell & Drake and also ascertain the financial worth of the firm and further requesting the at torney general to report his findings to the house. was adopted Another resolution condemning prize fighting was adopted.
 A bill providing for the appropria- tion of $40,O00 for the construction of an agricultural school at Conway was introduced. Another providing that suit may be brought against a corporation of $50,000 or more capital stock in a county adjoining the one in which the company has it's offices or is operating was also introduced
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
To Start Through Service Jan. s1.

It was announced by the Rock Is- land officials that the through train from Monroe, La, to Little Rock would be installed January 31, much earlier date than was at first expected. The train from Monroe will connect with No 46 at Little Rock and will provide through ser vice to Memphis from Monroe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29
Primary Election Measure.

Senator Rowland's bill to regulate the primary election of Arkansas is a drastic measure and 300 copies were ordered printed. In the first place the bill provides that all primaries shall be legalized and all the elections laws shall apply, except that all officers of ,ne election shall be of the same poli- tical party. The bill contains pro vision that all candidates Tor county offices must file, after the primaries and with the county clerk and itemiz- ed statement of what it cost each candidate to make the race. The bill makes it a misdemeanor for nay per son, who is a candidate for office, to give to any person, or promise to any person, the gift of any valuable thing for support. It also makes it un- lawful for any person to solicit any valuable thing from person running for office.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-01-29

Some genius has figured out that a bee will on busy day draw sugar from 12O.000 different clover heads.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-10-09
COMMENCING THE COUNCIL

We. the civic committee. Of the
Woman's Club. wish to express our
hearty approval Of the action taken
by Mr.. Helvensfon in introducing an
ordinance to prevent dealers selling
or Offering for sale fruit that has not
been protected from flies and other
insects. Our committee requested tbs
cooperation of the city council in this
matter some time ago and 1t Is In
deed gratifying to know that IL has
not been forgotten. We wish now to
highly endorse Mr.. Helvenston's
actions In introducing such An ordi-
nance and trust that its utmost i'm
portance viii be impressed on the
minds of others and that II will not
only be put through but Enforced with
out delay. Surely there can be moth.
ing Of greater interest to us all than
the health Of our city, and yet what
would be most unwholesome than
fruit or vegetables that have been ex-
posed to the flies. The most careful
dealers cannot protect their goods
from such unless It Is screened.
Woman's Club Civic Committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-10-09
JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS
AGAIN CONTROLS sEAeoARp

New York, Oct. s.-The reorganiza-
ton committee Of the Seaboard Air
Line railway. at meeting yesterday.
with the board Of directors, increased
the directorate to nineteen members.
Three directors. Thomas F. Ryan, Of
New York. Maj. J. H. Dooley Of Rich
mond, Va, and William H. Garrett,
of Norfolk, Va. were not reelected.
The following were elected to I'LL
their places and the three positions
created: l. F. LOree, John B. RAM
say. John Shelton Williams. ]. Will
lam Middendorf, Franklin c. Brown
and Hennen Jennings.
As at present constituted the board
has apparently preponderance of
members friendly to John Shelton
Williams, between whom and Thomas
F. Ryan there was a contest for con-
troll some years ago. The annual
meeting of the company will be held
Nov. 18th and until then, 1t Is under
stood, nothing will be done toward
electing a president to succeed w. A.
Garrett. who resigned that office and
also as general manager when he re-
tired from the directorate last sum-
mer,
Mr.. Williams was former president
Of the railway and Mr.. Middendorf
former vice president,
Messrs. Williams. Ramsay and Jen-
nings were members Of the committee
which formulated the plan for the
adjustment Of the company's affairs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-10-09

Mr.. e. 8. Upham Of Lake Weir. who
was IN town yesterday, made the
Star . pleasant call and spoke inter-
estingiy Of st. Petersburg, where he
In nov . property owner. A. an IL
lustratjon In the advance in lots. he
referred to Mr.. Pomeroy, who some
years ago was . partner Of Mr.. n. II.
Baum In the Oxford Crate company.
then located In that town. He sold his
interest In the crate factory to his
partner. Mr.. Baum. and went to St.
Petersburg. where he purchased 40
acre tract Of land on which was To-
Gated . very ane orange grove. Since
then he sole half Of the land for
nearly - much a. he gave for the 40
acres and now he has sold half dog
en- lots that have brought him money
enough to reimburse him for the orig
inal purchase price. Mr.. Upham said
lots that sold last year for 500 are
now being disposed Of for $3.50. He
said d. Petersburg had Q very sue
cessful tourist season last year, the
town being 30 crowded that people
actually rented their bath rooms for
sleeping apartments and the indica-
lions are now that Notwithstanding
the large Increase Of new buildings.
the crowd OF winter tourists win be
larger than ever.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-10-09

The hotel man at Eustis who order
ed 5-gallon can Of oysters yester-
day from Crystal River will be great
can to find II almost empty. 1t met
with an accident at our depot, fall
Ing to the ground from the express
truck. The can was partially crush
ed and most OF the oysters were
dumped into the dust and sand. The
attendant attempted to gather a few
stray bivalves up with his hands, but
these will be decidedly gritty.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-10-09
PARKER AND RITcH SETTLED
THEIR TROUBLE WITH PISTOLS

Lake Butler. Oct. 9.-Meeting at the
depot here yesterday after quarreling
at drugstore, c. A. Ritch and John
Parker simultaneously drew their pis-
tolls and began firing before citizens
could interfere. Ritch was hit by the
first shot fired by Parker and died al
most instantly. Parker was fatally
wounded and placed on a train bound
for Jacksonville for the purpose of
securing medical treatment. but died
on the way.
What started the quarrel In the
store is not known, but Is supposed
to have been over some minor matter
or some trifing deft. Ritch was a
we'll known resident Of Lake Butler
and Parker was a travelling man of
Gainesville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-10-09
NOTICE OF ANIMALS iMPoUNDEp

To Whom 1t May Concern:
This Is TO certify that I have this
day placed in the city pound the fol-
lowing described animal which has
been found running at large within
the corporate limits Of the city of
Ocala, contrary to the ordinances of
said city: One little black bull about
lS-months- old, marked straight split
in each ear.
The owners thereof. or their agents.
and all whom il may concern, are
hereby. notified that IL the animal Is
not claimed and all expenses Of TAX
Ing and impounding thereof are not
paid within three days from date
hereof. to-wit: on the 18th day of
October. 1909, / will sell the same to
the highest and best bidder, said sale
to take place between the hours Of
IL a. m. and 3 p. m. On this day at
the city pound in Ocala, Florida.
c. A. Dinkins,
Marshal City Of Ocala.