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The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Record Breaking Cotton Crop.

Arkansas las just closed it's rec ord breaking season for the number of cotton bales ginned. Its output for the season of 190S-1909 was 1,052, 900 ba.es, in cluding lintars, which is the first tin in the history of the state that 8 million bate crop has been harvested. Of this vast num- Der of bales Little Rock is one of the foremost interior cotton markets of the south, handling 271,756 bales, which, at an average price of 10 1-16 cents per pound, represented SIP, 114,490. The output of the state was, at the average price, worth $52,926, 120.
 It is yet too early for planters and cotton men to make much more than a guess on the states crop of the staple this year, but owing to the reduced acreage, the drouth and the hot winds, which caused the plant to shed and many bols 10 open pre- maturely, an estimate of 750,000 bales has been put on the crop by conservative planters and buyers. An average increase of 5 cents a pound is being paid this year, and will in measure offset the loss caused by a crop shortage.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Contempt Case Rehearinq.

The contempt case of Superintend- ent j. A. Pitcock. in which he was fined recently by the Pulaski county chancery court for disobeying the or ders of the court in taking from the Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing company certain convicts, whose re- moval was ordered by the peniten- tiary board, was presented again to the supreme court on a petition for a rehearing.
 The origin of the case was a suit by the Arkansas Brick and Manufact- uring company against Superintend- ent J. A. Pitcock and the members of the penitentiary board who or dered MT. Pitcock to take from the brick company the conVicts in their employ and return them to the walls of the penitentiary. The brick com pany filed petition in the chancery court to restrain MT. Pitcock frons carrying out the. order of the board. The court failed to obtain service upon Mr. Pitcock, who, it was al legged, purposely evaded service and was cited to appear before the court and show cause why he should not be cited for contempt. The proceed ing resulted in his being fined $500 for contempt of court, on which an appeal was taken to the supreme court. The latter court set aside the order of the chancery court on the ground that it had no jurisdiction in the case.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Arkansas Thinker Interests.

The timber in Arkansas has made hundreds of inaneiers. Years ago the forests of this stare furnished the first foothold on the ladder eX- tending to financial fame for many present capitalists and lumber kings in the north, east and southwest. The extensive lumber interests of Arkan- sas were discovered and being oper- ated years before any other resources of Arkansas were developed but de spite that fact there suil stands in this state millions of dollars worth of the most valuable timber in the world, and to all appearances the timber resources have scarcely been touched. From cities and towns throughout the state where there are as many as eight and ten lumber mills running the year round, eating up thousands of feet of lumber a day, come reports that there is still enough timber to supply those plants for twenty or more years. Hardly day passes but the news is brought to the capital city that some new IulllDtI Jlcilt IIeLo foleti tII OpCIclNlOtlh1 in the state. Arkansas stands near the head of all states in the posses sion and production of timber.
 The last government report shows that Arkansas leads in the produc- tion of red gum and hickory, is sec ond in the production of ash and cot tonwood, fourth in yellow pine and cypress and eighth in clm and tupe- 10.
 At the time the report was issued Arkansas stood sixth of all the states in the amount of lumber pro duced For the year 1907 Arkansas produced 1,9SS,5o4,000 feet. There were 1,146 mills in operation in the state. Since then the production and number of mills in operation has been greatly increased. Two thou sand mills is considered a very con- serYatiVe estimate of the present op- erations.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Alumni Meeting Arranged.

Little Roek-Tlio boosting com mittee" appointed by the Alumni as sociation of the University of Arkan- sas law school last June met in Lit tie Rock recently, and the following arrangements were agreed upon:
 All members of the faculty, past or present, all graduates and all stu dents of the law department of the University of Arkansas will hold the first annual reunion at the auditori- um of the board of trade, which was kindly rendered free of charge to the Alumni association for this purpose, at 10 o'clock Thanksgiving morning. At this time Attorney J. Bernhardt, '96, of Dumas, Ark, historian of the Alumni association, will make his re- port concerning the present location and other information concerning each member of the association, bas- ing the same upon information which he has been engaged in securing through correspondence since the first of last June.
 This meeting will adjourn at noon to take lunch at some designated place, where the noon hour may be spent in listening to "reminiscences from representatives from former classes.
 It is probable that section in the bleachers will be reserved for the members in attendance who may wish tO on to tho fpOthall oama he- tween the University of Arkansas and Washington university of St. Louis.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
CHEAPER MONEY NEEDED.
H. L. Remmel Urges New York
 Bankers to Invest.

Little Rock.-H. L. Remmel of this city was one of the speakers at a conference of representatives of the United States Mortgage & Trust company in New York recently, and spoke on The Necessity of Reason able Rates for Money in Rich but Undeveloped State."
 Mir. Remmel declared that the ne cessity for cheap money in such a commonwealth is a SC f-evident prop Qsition and urged that companies which are now loaning money in Ar kansas go still fur,her ill making loans in order to meet the necessi- ties of a rich but undeFeloped sec tion of the southwest.
 The commercial credit of our mer- chants and tradespeople compares favorably with any other state. But. like all rich and undeveloped states, we need more cheap money" said Mr. Remmel. The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance company has been loaning money in Arkansas for the past twenty years, has loaned as high as $2,000,000, and has never had to foreclose a mortgage. Ar buckle Bros have made liberal loans with like results.
 "In many states where the consti- tuition permits the issuance of bonds for practically any and every pur- pose the people are often persuaded to vote upon themselves burdensome taxation. The new state of Okla homa is now passing through an era of bond issues. If thev hold them selves within reasonable limitations great benefit will follow. otherwise they will suffer penalty of taxa tion which will be handed down as a disagreeable heritage for their children In Arkansas tie people are handicapped by not being permitted to issue bonds for either state, coun- ty or municipality.
 'The progress of the state has been much hampered because of this restriction, but the people are out of debt and the value of our taxable property increased, from 1898 to 1908, $123,000 Our railroad mileage has increased from 5000 to 4,S00 miles in these same ten years.
 We are permitted, however, to is- sue street district improvement bonds, levee district bonds, drainage district bonds and school district bonds. This enables us to secure cheap money for development and improvement
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Insurance Suit AnneaIed

The transcript in the case of Chas. Mckee, receiver for the Security Fire Insurance company of Little Rock, against R. E. Wait and other directors of the company, appealed from the Pulaski county chancery court, was filed in the supreme court
 The suit was brought in the chan cery court by the receiver for the collection of $50000 against certain directors in the company, and the decree of the lower court was in fa- vor of the receiver for about $6,000 on certain notes The directors of the company appeal to the supreme court, asking that the decree of the chancery court be set aside on the ground that the notes were pur- chased by the defendant in good faith.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
WONDERFUL RICE YIELD.
Poinsett County Leads the Country
 in New Cereal Culture.

Marked Tree.-Although compara- lively d new industry in this section, the rice industry of Poinsett county produces larger yields than any sec tion in this state, or iG any other state approximately in the rice belt of the entire south, as he following statistics prove:
 South Carolina-27 bushels to the acre.
 Lousiara-2S bushels to the acre.
 Texas-32 bushels to the acre.
 Lonoke County, Ark.-60 bushels to the acre.
 Prairie County, Ark.-40 to 50 bushels to the acre.
 Arkansas County, Ark.-40 to 60 bushels to the acre.
 Poinsett County, Ark--90 to 100 bushels to the acre.
 There is no pen that can do jus tice in describing a field Of growing rice in Poinsett county. This grain grows so prolific that no jack rabbit could make it's way through a field.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Road Must Be Completed.

Little Rock.-Former ongressman P. D. McCulloch and Editor J. D.. Wood of Marianna appeared before the state board of railway incorpo- rators in opposition to the boards action in granting the Iron Mountain an extension of six years in which to complete the Memphis, Helena & Louisiana road from Marianna to Memphis, as stated in recent dis patches. The board took the matter under advisement, but it is practical ly settled that the board will rescind it's former action and compel the Iron Mountain to proceed at once or forfeit the franchise. Governor Don aghey was in favor of acting at once, but in difference to the wish of one of the members of the board action was postponed for few days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
MASONIC HOME
 IS DEDICATED
CHIEF JUSTICE MCCULLOUGH PRESIDED OVER IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES.
BIG CROWD AT BATESVILLE
Hon. Sam M. Casey, c. A. Bridewell and John T. Hicks Made Addresses Distinguished Masons in Attend ance-Program Pleasing to All Present.

Batesvile.-The grand lodge Of Masons for the state of Arkansas met here in special session for the purpose of formally dedicating the Masonic Orphans home, recently completed here A large crowd was present from all over the state, in cluding all the grand officers, and a sp.endid meeting was held.
 Grand Master Edgar A. McCul- tough of Little Rock, chief justice of the supreme court. convened the lodge, and march was made to the front of the administration building, where the dedication exercises were held
 The following program was rem dered:
 Invocation-Gra1d chaplain.
 Music-Odd Fellows Orphans home band.
 Presentation of the Orphans Home Charles E. Rosebaum, president board of trustees
 The Dedication-Edgar A. McCul- tough, most worshipful grand mas ter.
 Address on behalf of the city of Batesville-Sam NJ. Casey.
 The Board of Trustees-C. A. Bridewall, vice president board of trustees.
 The Home and It's Mission-John T. Hicks, secretary board of trus- tees. ] S
 Poem-Fay Hampstead, poet laur- cate of Free Masonry
 A barbecue dinner, served on the ground, followed the aDove exercises.
 The buildings and the furnishings of the hame were a revelation to those who had not seen them before, and evoked continued praise. The home is splendidly situated on a beautiful eminence near town, and is composed of three separate build ings, erected at cost of $60,000.
 The necessary funds were fur nished by voluntary donations from the different lodges and individuals throughout the state.
 When opened formally for inmates the institution will accommodate 200 children.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Collecting Inheritance Taxes.

Attorney General Hal l.. Norwood has paid into the state treasury $1,- S2550, the amount collected through proceedings in the JeHerson county probate court on account of the in neritance taY The suits were insti- tuted by H. K. Toney, who was re- gently appointed special attorney for that purpose by the attorney general
 This tax is being collected under an old act, winch has heretofore never been enforced. It is estimated that about $25, 1000 will be collected this year on account of the inheritance tax, all of which will go into the general revenue fund of the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
The Rice Industry.

The people of Arkansas are just awaking to the importance of the rice growing possibilities in this state. Six years ago there was not a rice field in Arkansas. Today there are probably 25,000 acres of rice fields in this state, and the present indications are that within the next few years rice will be second only to cotton in importance as a product of Arkansas. Northern investors and farmers, as well as the people of Arkansas, have only begun to realize the great future that is in store for the rice growers of Arkansas, and there is greater rush toward the Arkansas prairies right now than at any previous time since the first eX- pertinent in rice growing was made. It is regarded as practically certain that the rice acreage wtI be practi- cally doubled next year, and no one can foresee what the production of the cereal may be in the next five years.
 Starting ill the vicinity of Carlisle, in Lonoke county, six years ago, the rice fields have been extended until they today cover a large part of two or three counties and a considerable area in two or three others. It was announced recently that at least one thousand acres vii be put in rice in Poinsett county next year. The acreage will be greatly increased in Cross eomltg, whore the first crop was raised during the past two years, and there will be a marked increase in the acreage in Lonoke, Prairie and Arkansas counties, where the industry has been most highly developed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Capitol Case Set.

The case of Caldwell & Drake, for mer contractors for the new state capitol, against the state capitol com mission, in which the plaintiffs sought to enjoin the commission from proceeding with work on the build ing, has been placed on the calendar of the supreme court for hearing January 31, having been docketed in the order in which it was filed in the court. The contractors ask for a hearing before all the justices of the court,
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
BOY HAUNTED DWARF.
Delinquent Used Knife in Alteration
 al Paragould.

al FdTd9OUiG.
 Paragould.-In an altercation on the street John Lawson, boy, was seriously cut with a knife in the hands of Campbell Ozier, a half wit ted dwarf, who lives near this place.
 Ozier is subject to epileptic fits, and is generally regarded as men tally unbalanced, though entirely harmless when not molested.
 The boys of the city sometimes stir him to anger by teasing him. Ozier claims that young Lawson was doing this when they got together in a fight. Lawson grabbed club and Ozier used his knife, slashing Law son three times, once in the head, once in the left shoulder and again in the left arm. The boy came out of the affray bleeding profusely. He was hurried to a physicians office, where his wounds were sewed and dressed. Though painful, it is not expected that they will result seri- ousfy.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
J. c. Moore Gets Appointment.

Commissioner Guy B. Tucker has announced that he appointed Joseph
 c. Moore deputy commissioner of mines and manufactures, to succeed William Stoddard, who recently re- signed to inaugurate his campaign for the office now held by MT. Tuck CT. At the time MT. Stoddard re- signed MT. Tucker concluded that he would appoint his son to the posi- ton, but pending his decision he de cided upon filling the vacancy by the appointment of MT. Moore, who has been connected with the department for several years and who is regard ed as well qualified for the position.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Levee Conference Planned.

Gus Waterman, president of Lin wood-Auburn levee district board, has notified Chairman lobe of the penitentiary board that meeting of the directors of the levy district and others interested had been ordered held at the state farm to discuss ways ana means of strengthening the levees in that locality. MT. Water man states that unless something is done to protect the state farm from future overflows, the farm and ad- joining lands will suuey greatly.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
lola Mine Shows Rich Ore.

Harrison.-George Miller, who is in charge of development work on the lola mine, reports that the drill records show exceptionally rich ore at a lower run than heretofore work ed on that property. The work has been done in the past in drift or tunnel into the mountain side, and several hundred tons have been ship ped which assayed as high as GA per cent. of metallic zinc. A lower level will be opened at once and a heavy run is expected.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
 Biq Money in Cattle.

ellville.-Immense herds of cattle are driven to the stock pens in this city, preparatory to shipping them to St. Louis and other markets. The shipment of cattle from the To- cal market has become leading in- dustry, as farmers and stock raisers in Pope county have realized that raising livestock is a paying propo- sition.
 Attention is also being paid to raising hogs, but they are sold at the local markets.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Reuuisition for Convict.

Governor Donaghey has issued a requisition upon the governor of Ten nessee for the return to this state of Jack Johnson, an escaped convict. Johnson was convicted in Crittenden county on the charge of robbery and sentenced to four years, escaping af- ter he had served only four months of his term.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Reward for Murderer,

Governor Donaghcy has offered a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the unknown person who murdered Marion Clark recently near Ola. Clark was occupying a cabin, and his charred remains were found in the house, which had been burned by the murderer, apparently for the purpose of concealing the crime. Robbery is supposed to have been the motive for the killing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-10-08
Ellis L.odaed in Jail.

Little Rock.-William Y. Ellis, who was indicted by the Pulaski county grand jury for murder in the first degree, accompanied by his brother, arrived in Little Rock Sunday morn ing and walked to the Pulaski coun- t ty jail ia ii and and t the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-12-30
GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY

Hunters are busy tracking foxes.
A lovely Christmas greatly enjoyed
by all
The children are recovering from
the whooping cough.
Dennis Pratt has purchased Mrs.
Addie Elwells farm.
Beautiful sleighing, business brisk,
logging and woodng.
Frank Smith of Elmira, n. Y. spent
Christmas with his people
Thomas Douglas of Bennington is
working for the Charles Becker Co.
this winter.
Olin Rockwell has built large
convenient farm barn in Green Noun
tain Valley.
The farm house belonging to Rob
Valley, burned down recently.
Warner Harrington has moved his
family to South SALISBURY. He is in
the employ of the Eagle Square Mfg.
Co.
Monday the r. f. ID. carrier was
unable to complete his route, roads
being drifted Simeon Dean, the
road commissioner, soon opened them
with force of men.
Mr.and Mrs. Alfred Gallette, who
recently commenced home making
on Park street, Bennington, were
surprised and overjoyed to see Hor-
ace Woodman unload lovely chair
the day before Christmas. at their
home 1t was a gift from the young
ladies and gentlemen employees at
the Eagle Square Co. South Shafts
bury Mr.. and Mrs. Gallett's thanks
are many and hope each giver felt
the happiness they did in the gift
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-12-30
MANCHESTER CENTER

John Mayhew's children are very
ill.,
Mrs. Fred Cook spent Tuesday in
Rutland.
Miss Edna Way, who a position in
North Bennington spent Sunday at
home.
Misses Emma and Martha Bryant
of North Bennington spent Christmas
at home.
Mrs William Haas (nee9 Maud
Fisher of New York spent a few days
with her mother, Mrs f. A. Fisher.
Capt G. II. Sessions has been chos-
en- to install the officers of Skinner
w r. c. on Saturday evening, Jan.
Sth
St Margarets Guild of Zion church
received over $3.50 and netted over
SIG from the sale and supper of Dec
18th and sale on the 18th of Dec
Herbert Mattison, who has been i'll
for several weeks died at his home
Tuesday morning. The funeral will
be held in Zion church Thursday at
l o'clock. Mr.. Mattison was for sew
eral years proprietor of the Colburn
House and was we'll known and re
spected. He leaves a wife, four sons
and one daughter to whom the sym
patty of the community is extended.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Fred b. Convey, formerly
of Manchester, but now of Linden,
n. Y, to Miss Rosetta r. Snyder.
The wedding will take place at high
noon in the first Methodist Episcopal
church of International Falls, Mimi.
After the reception the happy couple
will leave on the evening train for
the groom's home in Manchester.
Mr.. Covey was one of Manchester's
popular and most respected young
men and host of friends extend
congratulations and best wishes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-12-30
EAST ARLINGTON

Miss Nella Cole of North Adams is
visiting relatives i'm town.
Fred Hard is home from Readsboro
for a two weeks vacation.
Edward Mcdonald was home from
Bennington over Christmas.
Miss Pauline Webb has been home
from Rutland for few days.
Miss Julia Buck is home from
North Bennington for few days
The NJ. E. Sunday school held their
Christmas concert Friday evening.
Robert Buck of New Haven Conn,
lis at his home here for short visit.
Mrs. Leroy Beecher of New Haven
Conn, has been visiting relatives in
town.
Roy NJ. Andrew a student at Yale
college spent Christmas at his home
here.
The East Arlington band gave a
concert at Foresters hall Thursday
evening.
Mary w. Hard, teacher in one of
the schools at Pownal, is home for a
short vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Andrew enter
tanned their son Ned of Pawtucket,
r. l., Christmas.
Carlton A. Hendee of Bennington is
visiting his grandmother Mrs. N. L..
Schutt for few days.
The Burr and Burton students Of
this village are spending their vaca-
tions at their respective homes.
Mrs. j B. Mattison and son Ray
mond of Bennington were the guests
of relatives in town Christmas.
Ira NJ Stafford of Burlington is
spending his vacation with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Stafford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Phillips and
son Webb of North Bennington spent
Christmas with his mother, Mrs. S.
Phillips.
The teachers of the Congregational
Sunday school are to give the chill
dren party at Foresters hall Thurs
day afternoon.
Miss May ShufIleton is home from
her school in Bennington, spending
her vacation; also Joseph Shuffieton
of the L. V. M.
Miss Carrie uShudleton's eyes are
improving rapidly from the burns
she received recently by the explos
ion of a gas stove.