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The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
WILL AID IN RAISING TAXES,
Believed That Faulkner County Tax Payers Will Increase Assessments.

Conway w. W. Bishop and his deputies are on the last lap of their rounds of the county and will reach Conway in a short time to remain during F business days. Re ports from the places visited by che assessor are to the effect that there has been a healthy increase in the assessment, and this increase is ex- pected to be augmented when the as sessor begins to list Conway proper ty From statements made by sev eral of the largest taxpayers it is thought that there will be a voluntary increase of from 15 to p per cent in the assessed valuation of Conway real and personal property. This action will not be taken from a fear of sum- mary proceedings by the equalization board or the state tax commission but because of the admitted fact that the assessments of the past have been rather low and the further fact tha. the local school district will need an increased revenue to main- tain the school at it's high standard and at the same time take care of the bonds issued for the construction of the new building, which has just been completed.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
THE CORN GROWERS PRIZES.
State Committee Decides to Offer $500 to $500 and All Contests to Be
 Held Before Octber i,

Little Rock.-At the meeting of the state committee of the Boys Corn Club in the office of the state superintend- ent of public instruction last week 1t was decided to offer from 10 to 15 prizes to cost from $500 to $500 Dr. C. F. Adams, director of the college 0f agriculture of the university and member of the committee, offered through the college a prize of the value of $50, the prize to be a trophy to be awarded to the county whose Boys Club make the best exhibit A committee composed of s. NJ. Apple, J. A. Evans and Joe Moore was ap- pointed to complete the arrangements for the selection of the prizes, the number to be not less than 10 or more than 15, the amount to be ex- pended for them not to exceed $500 Or to be less than $500 The commit tee already has to the credit of the prize fund, which will not be included in the amount of the expenditure just authorized, the $50 given by the Col iege of Agriculture and S100 given by the State Bankers Association, the amount to go to the winner to pay ais expenses to Washington, where he will be the guest for a short time of the Agricultural Department of the United States. The secretary of the committee was instructed to request all the county committee to hold their contests not later than October 1, so that the exhibits aworded county prizes might be sent to Hot Springs in advance of the meeting of the state fair 10 be properly arranged and clas- sifed.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
DRAINAGE DISTRICT OPENED.
Work to Begin Soon on Ditch to ] Drain 1000 Acres.

OQnway-After having been delay om various causes for about two ysNs, work on the excavation of the big ditch in the Tupelo Drainage Dis trict, lying from four to ten miles southwest of Conway, will begin with in a few days. The bonds of the dis trict have been sold to the Lesser. Goldman Cotton Company of Little Rock and the money with which to pay for the work is now on deposit in a local bank It having been found impracticable to let the work of dig ding the ditch out by contract, the directors of the district will have it done by day labor. The only thng they are now waiting on is tho Hay. ing by" of crops, so that men and teams can be easily secured, and a big force will be on the job by the middle of this month. The ditch will be started in the lower end of the district, where it will drain into the Arkansas river, and it is thought if the weather is at all favorable it can be completed during the present sum- mer and fall Governor Donaghey, who with H. R. Ingram, are the larg- est owners of and in the district, has been looking over the proposed ditch and is enthusiastic over the benefits expected to result from the drainage. About 1000 acres in all will be either reclaimed entirely or benefited by the drainage system. The majority of the land is now entirely unfit for cultivation, but when drain ed is expected to be as rich as any river bottom land in the state. The reclaimed and is expected to add at least 2,500 bales to the annual produc- ton of cotton of Faulkner county, which would represent about three times the entire cost of the drainage project.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
MAN AND WOMAN ROB.
Both Attack and Beat Victim Into
 lnsensibiIity,

Van Buren.-Grappled about the waist by woman and struck from behind by a man, Lewis Hester of Rudy, nine miles north of here, was beaten into insensibility and robbed of s20 shortly after dayliyht on the morning of the 30th while going from his home, mile from town, to his business. Hester lay unconscious for nearly an hour and when he came to he made his way unaided to Rudy. where medical assistance was given. His condition is considered critical. The robbers escaped, but they are believed to be surrounded in a pas ture near Mountainburg, II miles far ther north. Hester, who conducts cold drink stand at Rudy, made practice of taking some money vith him to his business every mcrning. Although the man and woman were unknown to him and are believed to be strangers in this section, they ap- parently were aware of his custom.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
New Enterprise Incorporates.

The Southern Land and Timber Company, incorporated under the laws of Missouri, has filed copy of it's articles of incorporation with the secretary of state and paid the fee necessary to operate in Arkansas S Tke company claims to have S30,000 assets, S20,000 liabilities and S9,000 invested in Arkansas. It names T. E. Morrison as it's agent in Arkansas and will maintain offices at Havana, Yell county.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
FIREWORKS ARE CUT OUT.
Newton Act Forbids Use of Cannon
 Crackers and Toy Pistols


 Crackers and Toy Pistols.
 Little Rock-The Newton act pro- hibiting toy pistols or cannon fire crackers is Arkansas, enacted by the recent legislature, will curtail con- templated celebrations on July this year. The new law provides that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to give away, sell or offer for sale or to make or manu- faeture any toy pistol or frecracker- commonly known as cannon crackers or gun that shoots a blank cart ridge" It also makes it unlawful for anyone to receive, own, carry or shoot such pistol or cracker. The act pro- vides that any violation shall be deemed misdemeanor punishable by fine of from B to $50. It is prob- able. however, that the law will re- ceive but scant attention this year, as it is not generally known that there Is such a statute.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
VAN BUREN COUNTY MEETING.
Farmers Union Has a We'll Attended
 and Interesting Session.

Clinton-The Van Buren County Farmers Union met this week at a well attended gathering The pro- gram included addresses as follows: Present Outlook for the Union" William Hardy; Our Warehouse System" E. Hall; Fertilizers" O. P. Nixon; Things Union Accomplished in Lase Legislature" George Hatch ett An Ideal Local" c. Oldham; What We Owe to Our Children" j. Smith; Economy at Home," s. A. Sandage; Should Agriculture Be Taught in the Common School?" w. E. Halbrook; Wife in the Union Pa per-" Mrs. w. E. Halbrook.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08

was contended by the dealers that the sale was made in Oklahoma and not in Fort Smith, that Russell had ordered the whisky-to be sentt Fort Smith. The supreme court holds that the receipt of the order and it's ae- ceptanee by the whisky dealer at Fort Smith with their consequent consign- ment of the goods to him, constituted the sale, and that it was 8 complete transaction when the goods were de- livered the agent at Fort Smith, with the bill of lading made out to young Russell as the consignee.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
VITRIFiED BRICK PAVING.
MarTanna VIII Arrange For Street
 Improvement District.

Marianna.-At a meeting of the city council recently. J. E. Stevenson, E. J. Beasley and R. L. Mion were ap- pointed commissioners of Paving Improvement District No. l of Mari anna, recently created by ordinance. It is proposed to pave with vitrified brick or some other acceptable mate rial, all of the streets in.the business section of the city and Mississippi street, from the business section to the Iron Mountain station, in all about $500 lineal feet. A competent engi- neer will be employed, specifications drawn and the contract awarded as soon as possible The credit for this improvement is due the Marianna Commercial Club.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
YOUNG MAN DROWNED.
Meets Death in Sight of His Wife of
 Only Two Weeks.

Sloan Springs.-Larry Hill, a farmer, living near Siloam Springs, was drowned in the Illinois river re- gently in sight of his young wife, whom he married two weeks ago. Hill who could not swim. went into the river with several of his neighbors, his wife and several other women having accompanied the party to the river Before entering the water his wife remarked jocosely that he should learn to swim before going into the river. Hill replied that was exactly what he was going to do. Plunging into the river, Hill waded about a few minutes, finally getting into deep water, where he was carried down by the current. His body was recov- cred half hour later.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
ARKANSAS IS IN LEAD.
Odd Fellows in State Gain More Mem bers Than Any Other State
 Branch,

Siloam Springs.-John P. Paul oi Siloam Springs has received a com munication from John B. Goodwin of Baltimore, grand secretary of the Sovereign Lodge, l. O. O. F., saying: 'kkake pleasure in advising you that N Jurisdiction leads in the net gain in ordinate membership for 1908 among all other jurisdictions on this continent. This is the second time that Arkansas has received that dis tinguished honor in Odd Fellowship, the first time being in 1906.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
Corporations Are DissoIvino.

Many notices of corporations dis solving are being received by the secretary of state. The companies are dissovling rather than pay the annual franchise tax, especially if they are not operating at the present time. Last year the secretary of state was unable to punish those who neglected to pay their tax, but the recent legislature appropriated S100 to use in prosecuting those who fail. cd to pay the tax.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
Now Issuing Receipts.

In pursuance O. the order issued recently by Federal Judge Trieber compelling the Iron Mountain and the Cotton Belt to issue receipts to purchasers of tickets and shippers of freight, the Iron Mountain has inaug- urated the new system. Heretofore, the two roads have been taking the names of the purchasers of tickets but have been giving no receipts.
 The railroads are required to give receipts to patrons so that, in the event of the dissolution of the in- junction secured in the United States
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
LITTLE ROCK MAN ARRESTED.
Attempt to Be Made to Force Father
 to Provide for Family. II

NS NftNC iNl dElIlJt .j
 Little Roek.-On the allegation that he lies around and does nothing while his wife works in laundry and his children are obliged to go to negroes for food and shelter and are sparsely clothed, John P. Blake of this city was arrested by Humane Officer w. NJ. Rankin on a charge of cruelty to children. The arrest in- wolves Q new application or the new law against cruelty to children and is regarded as a test case. If the Humane Society is successful in it's prosecution this class of cases will be followed up by the society's agents all over the state, and wide spread change may be effected. The complaint against Blake was made by neighbors who objected to the plight of the children. They alIege that the only provision made for the chill dren is made by the wife from her wages in the laundry, and charge that Blake permits their condition and is making no effort to care for them.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
LITERARY SOCIETY IS FORMED.
RussellviIIe Will Have Debatinq
 Society

Russellville-A literary society was organized at Russellville by the election of Ernest Lemley, president; Robert Tillman, vice president; Ben Butler, secretary. A debate, the sub ject of which was, Resolved, That Immigration to the United States Should Be Prohibited" was one of the features of the evenings program, the affirmative being represented by Ernest Lemley and Buel Montgomery, the negative by H. V. Sewall and Gar land Stokes. The judges decision was in favor of the affirmative. Mu- sic was furnished by the juvenile orchestra and addresses were made by Circuit Judge J. H. Basham, Su- perintendent w. A. Crawford and Judge J. T. Bullock.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
Explains Corporation Laws.

Secretary of State Ludwig has com pleted a booklet explaining the cor poration laws passed by the last leg islature. One is to require corpora tions to pay an annual franchise tax another fixes the fees to be paid by all corporations doing business in the state, and a third making it mis- demeanor, punishable by a fine Of $500, for the failure of the president or secretary of any corporation to file annual statements with the county clerk. Heretofore the law made the president and secretary liable for all debts of the corporation.
 All corporations with a capital stock of less than s50,OOO are required to pay a fee of S25 for filing their articles. Corporations with a capital
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
Told at the Capital of
 Arkansas

Two Liquor Dealers Lose.


 The supreme court handed down two opinions of great importance to the liquor traffic, and in both in stances lost.
 The first decision was in the case of Lindley Marshall and Lancaster ys the state, involving several points relative to the sale of liquor in pro- hibition territory, the court affirming the decision of the Fulton circuit court in declaring that the sale of liquor in the case is in violation of the three-mile law and is therefore illegal
 The other opinion was the case of Harper & Wilson of Fort Smith vs. the state, charged with selling liquor to minor, boy named Russell. Upon conviction the parties appealed and the conviction was affirmed It
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
LATE COTTON ESCAPES.
Boil WeeviI Does Not Injure Anything
 But Early Plants.

Preseott.-Crops throughout Ne yada county are better than ever at this season of the year For the first time in years the prospects indicate that there will be enough corn raised to supply the county. Cotton pros poets are very promising. but there is much fear from the boil weevil One of the principal revelations Of the crop is the fact that all late cot. ton is uninjured by the pest, while the early planted crop is badly dam aged by the weeyil.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED,
Sunday School Convention At Sulphur
 Rock.

Sulphur Rock.-The county Sunday school convention meets at this place this week It is expected that there will be large attendance at the con- vention, as all the Sunday schools of the county will be represented by delegates, and all denominations win participate in the convention. Homes vii, be furnished the delegates and visitors
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08

Circuit Court last September by the railroad against the 2-cent passenger rate of the 1907 legislature and the freight tariff of the railroad commits sion, they will be able to refund the difference between the fare paid and the fare on the basis of two cents per mile on all tickets between local points in Arkansas.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
Will Insist on Appeal.

State Auditor lobe states that no matter whether the mandamus case of Caldwell & Drake to compel him to issue warrants on certain vouchers issued by the old state capitol com mission is advanced for an early hearing or not he will insist On it being carried by appeal through the supreme court,
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
MONEY IS FREELY DONATED
Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars
 For New Railroad.

Pine Bluff.-Twelve hundred and fifty dollars was added to the Ruth erford road fund recently by the so- liciting committee, and only s7,7OO is needed to secure the required amount, and this sum will be sub scribed, it is confidently believed. when the big mass Teeting is held at the Jefferson county court house to discuss the Parker road proposi- tiNn.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
CLAIMS SIDEWALK RECORD.
Philadelphia Said to Lead the State
 For Towns of It's Size.

Arkadelphia.-C sidewalks are being laid all over the residence and business portion of the city and the brick walks are being torn up. Wide concrete walks have just been completed around the new Methodist church and the contractors are now at work on the walks around the Bap- tist church. Philadelphia claims to have more concrete walks than any city oS its size in the state.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
FREE FOR THIRTEEN YEARS.

Escaped Convict Finally Recognized
 and Captured.
 Texarkana.-Deputy Sheriff CHc Briley of the Texas side of town has arrested and lodged in jail Bill Viii Iiams, an escaped negro convict. The capture was made 20 miles south Of here in the woods. where the negro was employed cutting timber. Will Hams was sent up from Bowie county in 1889 for ten years for robbery. He made his escape from a Missouri, Kansas and Texas convict work train on April ,, 1906, and had been at large ever since He will be returned to the penitentiary at Huntsville.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
Bank CIearinos Increase.

The report of the Little Rock Clear ing House for the fiscal year ending June 30, as compiled, show bank clearings for the fiscal pear just end ing to be far in excess of the previous year. The growth is phenomenal, it being practically s10,000000. or about 15 per cent greater than the bank clearings of the previous year.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
EIGHT MONTHS WORK AHEAD.
Snaeboat to Clear Two Rivers Early
 as Possible.

Corning. g.-Capt. S. L. Camp of the United States snagboat Riverside has river to the mouth of Current, thence up that river into Missouri. About eight months will be required to con- plete the work
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
Acquisition Issued.

Governor Donaghey has issued re- quisition papers for Claude Angle, alias Walter Bowman, who is wanted in Lawrence county on charges of burglary, grand larceny and receiving
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
DISTANCE OF LOCO MILES.
Carrier Pigeons Start on Lonq
 Fliuht.

Prescott-Station Agent Dawson of the Iron Mountain one morning last week at sunrise released six carrier pigeons, shipped in from Buffalo, x. Y, on a test expedition. The birds, after crcling the city, made a straight shoot northeast. It is ex. pected that the trip would take 24 hours. The distance, on an air line, is about 1000 miles.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
NEW FIRM BEGINS.
Has capsaI of s1oo.ooo and Will Alp
 sorb Old Business.

Huttig.-The Huttig Logging Com pany. recently organized with a capi- tai of s100,000, has commenced busi- ness. The officers of the company are: G. Prestridge, president; c. T. Thompson, seeretary-treasuer; R. J. Wilson, superintendent. The new company has taken over the entire holdings of the Culbreath Logging Company at Huttig.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
MERCHANTS ORGANIZE.
Wynne Business Men Perfect New
 Organization.

Wynne.-A retail grocers and mer- chants association was organized at Wynne recently. J. c. Hurnt was elected president; J. C. Hilliard, sec retary and treasurer, and a board of directors including the officers and O. L. Robinson. E. E. Hurt and E. L. Burke
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
s2oo Reward is Offered.

Governor Donaghey has ffered s200 reward for the capture and conviction who was killed April 19, 1909, in De sha county.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
THREE MILES YET TO BE BUILT
One Mile of Helena Street Car Track
 Has Been Completed.

Helena-One mile of the Helena street car line has been completed in accordance with the requirements of the company's franchise. About three niles more of the road remains to be constructed.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
DETAILED REPORT DEMANDED.
Road OVerseers Are Requested to
 Furnish Full Information.

Mena.-B. c. Davis, road and bridge commissioner of Polk county, has sent instructions to every road over seer in the county to furnish him with a detail report of all work done in his district. Mir Davis insists that nothing be left out of the reports.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
VALUABLE VIOLIN OF GREATAeE
James M. Cooper Has Musical lnstru-
 ment Over 15o Years Old.

Melbourne.-James NJ. Cooper, who lives near Melbourne. is the owner of violin that has been the property of the Cooper family for the last 15O years. The instrument has very soft tone and is in an excellent state of preservation.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08

of S5O,OOO and not over S100.000 are required to pay fee of S75 and s25 additional for each additional s100,0Oe of authorized capital stock or frac. tional part thereon.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
COMPANY IS ORGANIZED.
Van Ruren to Have Manufacturing
 Establishment Soon.

Van Buren.-What promises to be- come manufacturing industry of great magnitude was launched here last week by the temporary organiza- tion of the National Ventilated Metal Barrel and Crate Company, a com- pany organized to utilize the A. J. Thrower patent for the manufactur- ing of all kinds of collapsible barrels and boxes The authorized capital stock is fixed at S25OO0, nearly two thirds of which has or will be taken in Van Buren.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
SPECIAL ELECTION QUIET.
Practically No Election in Many of
 the Districts.

a0t'Na'Iy NO EIeClIOH TIT WafIy or
 the Districts.
 Little Roek.-The special election held throughout Arkansas on the 1st for the purpose of filling vacancies in the supreme court and vacancies i'll county and township offices. passed off quietly and attracted practically no attention. In hundreds of town ships no election was held. Where elections were held the vote was un- usually light E. A. McCulloch was elected chief justice and Sam Frau enthal associate justice of the Ar kansas supreme court. They had no opposition.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
AGED COUPLE SEPARATED.
Death Comes to Man and Wife Onl
 Few Hours Apart.

Pocahontas.-Joseph Manning and his wife, aged 75 and 65 years re spectiyely, whose home was near Pc cahontas. died recently the wife dy. ing on the day following the death of her husband.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08

Mena Sends Carload and Expects a
 Heavy Crop

Mena.-The first carload of this seasons potatoes was shipped from Mena last week The potatoes were of excellent quality and netted the shippers 50 cents. The potato yield near Mena this year is expected to run very heavy.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS.
Three New Brick Houses Are to B,
 Erected at Ashdown.

Ashdown.-C. A. Green of Camden. who recently purchased two lots on Front and Keller strets in Ashdown, has decided to build three brick bus mess houses on the site.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
WILL REMOVE SCHOOL,

Sisters of St. Rose Will Install School
 at Hope.
 Hope.-Several sisters of St. Rose of Lima. who have been conducting a school in. Texarkana, are in Hope arranging for the removal of the school to that place.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
NEW FIRE STEAMER A SUCCESS.
In Test Throws a Stream a Distance
 of 125 Feet

Fort Smith.-The Fort Smith fire department tested the new fire steam CT recently purchased by Fort Smith The try-out was a success in every way. A perpendicular stream was thrown a distance of 125 feet.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-07-08
cLoUpRURsT AND STORM.
Old Town Near Helena Damaged by
 Elements

Helena-A storm, accompanied by a cloudburst, did considerable damage in the vicinity of Old Town, near Helena, last week. Two negro cabins and many trees and much fencing were blown down