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The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
SCHOOL PER CAPITA s22.55.
Cost for Each Pupil at State Cspi-


 Little Rock-The average cost of maintaining a schoolboy or schoolgirl in the schools of Little Rock for the past year was $22.55, according to the figures compiled by Frank Witten- burg, auditor of the School Board books. The whole cost of maintain ing the city's schools for the year ending June 30 was $121,375.79. The average cost per pupil was much re- duced by the inclusion of the figures for the negro schools. The total amount spent on them was 23,376.12, or $16.29 for each of the 1,435 pupils, while $97,999.67 was spent on the 3,946 white children, an average Of $24.83. The greatest average for a single school was $42.24 Der pupil for the high school. The least for white schools was $1S.18 for the E. H. Par ham school and for negro schools the least was $13.30 at Pilgrims Rest
 The enrolment total of the city schools was 5,3S1.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
DilPs Whereabouts Mystery.

Benton.-Earl Dill is believed by Benton people now to be in Arkadel- phia, despite the statement given out in Little Rock that he is 800 miles away. He was brought with his mother to Benton from Haskell, four miles from this city, by w. J. Cara dine, his uncle, with whom they have been staying since Dill fed from Lit tie Rock, following his acquittal on a charge of assault on Miss Ray Burk- halter at Little Rock They came in covered wagon, Dill and his mother sitting in the rear of the vehicle. Friends stopped and talked with Car adine while they were on the way to Benton.
 The local agent of the Iron Noun tain railroad says he sold two tickets to Philadelphia to an old man whose description corresponds to that of Caradine.
 Caradine, however, declares that he took the boy to Little Rock in the covered wagon. He says Dill was anxious to go home, although he broke down and cried every time he got new accounts of the threatenings in Little Rock.
 Caradine says that DiIls brother m-law, George E. Cockmon of Little Rock, came here last Frieay and ad- Vlsed him to stay in the clear yet a while.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
RIFLE TEAM NAMED.
List of Guard Members Who Journey
 to Camp Perry

to Camp Perry.
 Dardanelle.-Much interest is dis played in the announcement of the personnel of the rifle team which was selected by General Green and Major Compere to proceed to Camp Perry, and there represent the Arkansas Guard at the national shoot.
 The members of the team are as follows: Captain, Major E. L. Com pere; spotter, Major l.. B. Jett; coach, Major Ed. Lucas of Ola; range officer, Captain C. ]. Little of Blytheville; team man, Sergeant Ma jor J. W. Armstrong of McCrory; Lieutenant Roy Griffin, Chester How ell, Thomas Howell, Lieutenant Fred Manville, J. P. Lovis, Lieutenant Gay lord, Captain ole Rankin, Captain M. E. Tucker, Captain N. o. Baldwin, Captain F. B. Crawford, Private Bur gin, Captain s. R. Hall, Lieutenant J. K. Boles and Captain R. B. An drews.
 Major Compere announces that the men were selected from the record sheets of the recent rife range prac- tice held over the state
 The drills of the regulars in camp have been watched with interest by the guardsmen drawn up around the parade ground in regular formation. The calisthenic drill was especially attractive, the entire battalion of reg ulars going through the movements.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Governor on a Melon waaon.

A chat in the statehouse corridor recently reported tells of Governor Donaghey's experience in holding the reins over balky pair of mules hitched to a melon wagon
 Governor Donaghey was passing along the street and encountered the farmer, who was having a time with his fractious mules. The governor stopped and the farmer asked him to hold the mules while he went into residence and disposed of a melon
 Passersby looked on in amusement to see the governor steady the mules when car passed It did not bother him in the least, however for he kept right on whistling, and when the gov. erncr departed the farmer was none the wiser, for he did not inform him he had requested the governor of Ar. kansas to hold his mules.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
State Capitol Notes.

Secretary of State Ludwig is con templating a pleasure trip to Salt Lake City, Seattle, Los Angeles and other points of interest.
 A transcript has been filed In the case of w. H. Lewellen vs. the Cur don & Fort Smith Railway company regarding the alleged destruction of some farm property in Pike county, near the Antoine river Lewellen wanted $1,700 damages, but the court found for the railway company
 State Printing Clerk Earle Hodges, who accepted an invitation to deliver an address at the old Confederate soldiers reunion at Mammoth Spring, was compelled to cancel the engage ment because of pressing business in the pension department. The war rants will be sent out about Septem- Der 15.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
NUMBER 23.

Railroad Company Files Transcript.
 The transcript in the case of Dora V. Evans against the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway com pany, appealed from the Franklin county circuit court, has been flied in the supreme court. The plaintiff sues the company for $3,000 damages alleged to have been sustained on account of the fail,4re of the com pany's train to stop at Poping, to which place she had purchased a tick ct. The complaint alleges that she was taken to Ozark, and, being com pelled to ride in an open hack from Ozark to Poping, she contracted ca tarrhal fever. The lower court awarded her a judgment for $S7 and the railroad company appeals.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Conoke Rice Mill Ready.

Lonoke.-Work on the big rice mill here, one of the la gest in the state, is progressing rapidly, and by the time the rice crop is ready to be har vested will be ready to handle the immense crop that will be grown in this section.
 An immense 300-horsepower Corliss engine is being installed to drive tho machinery, and the huge boilers will soon be ready for use.
 The Lonoke Rice Milling Company has an authorized capital of S100,00J and paid up capital of more than $50,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Counting the States Cash.

Colonel Ransom Gully. formerly state treasurer, has been named b. Governor Donaghey as expert ac. countant to make the annual count of the money in the state treasury. in accordance with the statute which requires that each year an expert uc- eountant shall be named to go through and check up the cash in the state vaults.
 The money counted represents yhe total funds of the state to the credit of all tha various funds.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Oil Trace at Nashville.

Nashville.-A strong trace of oil has been found in a well that is be- ing put down for the Nashville Ice, Coal and Light Company. although the well has only attained depth of 300 eet. Contractor Ferguson, who is drilling the well, and who was one of the pioneers of the Texas oil field, states that the indications are "ery strong, but that it would be necessary to go much deeper befors an idea could be had as to the qualr tity.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Will Assess Mortgages.

Hot Springs.-Rube Gillian, asses sor of Garland county, has announced that he will assess for taxation every mortgage fled fer record in the cir cult clerks office in Garland county. The records of the office relating to mortgages are now being copied by Mir Gilliam's deputies. Since the be- ginning of the work 1t has been as- certained tnd5 many persons have re. corded mortgages for large amounts whose assessments call for only the payment of poll tax
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
G. w. EzeIrs Body Found.

Pine Pine Bluff Biif if te tbody of George w. Ezell, 32 years old, a member of the stave manufacturing concern of J. B. EzelPs Sons, who have large interests at Tarry, Lincoln county, was taken from the Arkansas river at the foot of Tennessee street, where he is believed to have thrown him. self because of grief over the death of his little daughter
 The body was found by Eugene Ellsberry, brother-in-law of Ezell, and the Identification was complete.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Held for Illegal Selling.

Little Rock-Four residents of Montgomery county were arraigned before United States Commissioner on charges of selling liquor without having paid the government tax. George Jones and D. A. Huey were held to the grand jury and sent to jail in default of $25O bond. Jack Davis and George Brewer were dis charged. Deputy Marshal Bickers, who arrested these four men, also brought in w. H. Hopper, who was indicted in 1907 on a similar charge, but had never been arrested. Hop per was placed in jail in default of bond.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
FISH oVERTURNs BOAT.
Alligator Gar Causes Death of Two
 Negro Men.

Forrest City.-A monster alligator gar caused the death, by drowning, of two negro men at the cutoff 20 miles south of Madison on the St. Francis river. The news was brought here by men who came to procure dynamite to use in an effort to re. cover the bodies.
 The negro men, whose names were not learned, were crossing the river in a batteau when the great gar rose to the surface at the bow of the boat. causing it to overturn The men were unable to swim and sank before help could reach them. Alligator gars, many of them of great size. have been unusually numerous in the river this summer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
JaiIer Shaves-Prisoner Escapes.

Harrison.-While the jailer here was getting shaved, Grover Stacy, a prisoner, who was convicted at the present term of the circuit court of burglary and grand larceny, dug his way through the brick wall with a chisel and escaped. Stacy was cap- tured :t Flippin, Marion county, by Lafayette Ellison, dentist of Head Hilf who will receive the $50 reward offered by Sheriff Keif.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Call Made for School Reports.

The state educational department has issued call for the dozen or more reports which have not been made by county examiners. The de partment is pleased with the general tenor of the reports, which show that there is more interest taken in the public schools at present than ever before. A better school attendance, more interest sn local institutes, higher salaries Tor teachers and g disposition to obtain q higher grade of instructors are encouraging
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Bold Jail Delivery.

Paragould.-Cecil Holmes and Jess Kingston effected a bold jail delivery from the city prison by saving their way to liberty. They were the only prisoners in the holdover and were laying out fines to the amount of $76. The implements used in the work were carried off by the prisoners, but it is the supposition of the officers that a saw was used, indicated by the work on the cell door.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Tax Commissioners Busy.

Pine Bluff.-J. B. Hampton of For dyce and D. A. Gates of Little Rock, members of the State Tax Commis. sion, recently created by an act of the Legislature, are spending several days at Pine Bluff looking over rail- road properties, including the local Cotton Belt shops, and conferring with the tax assessor.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Travelling Man Breaks Lea.

Pine Bluff-V. G. Wiley, a travel ing hardware salesman from Mem phis, walked into an open elevator shaft at the Jefferson hotel and fell from the third, floor to the ground, resulting in a broken leg. His es- cape from fatal injury is considered almost miraculous
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Three New Corporations.

ilit iNSV WI fSi HtiOitS.
 F. E. Champion company of Fort Smith, capital stock $10,000, of which $6,000 has been subscribed, which will engage in the manufacture and sale of brooms, brushes and other ar ticles.
 Southern Engineering company ot Texarkana, capital stock $1,000, $500 of which has been subscribed, which will engage in the sale of automo- piles, motor boa;s and ether electri- cal apparatus.
 The Cotton Plan~ Manufacturing company of Cotton Plant, with cap ital stock of $S,000, all of which has been subscribed. The company pro poses to manufacture al kinds of lumber, handles, wagon material and operate a cold storage.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Dairy Company Chartered.

The Little Rock Dairy company, in- corporated under the laws of Tenncs- see, has filed a certificate of it's in corporation with the secretary of state and paid the charter fees nee essary to enable it to do business in Arkansas. A. NJ. Thompson of Little Rock is named as the agent of the company in this state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Big Money In Onions.

Eureka Springs. Suther- land, farmer living on Kings river near this place, expects to realize this year a net profit of $500 an acre on a field of onions. The yield, from present indications, will be not less than 800 bushels per acre.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Steel Bridqes Over caddo.

Arkadelphia.-Th contract has been awarded for the construction of steel bridge across the Caddo river four miles north of this city A steel bridge is also to be erected at the Runyan ford near Amity, on the same stream.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
New Law Governs Physicians.

NeW Law SOVe'HS UnySiCidHS'
 The new law governing the licens' ing of physicians to practice medi' cine in Arkansas is now in effect. One of the minor features of the statute is that the boards are re- quired to hold but two meetings, as against four under the law previously effective. However, the boards may nviid "s many special sessions as the members may deem necessary.
 The various boards are authorized, under the amended statute, to make agreements of reciprocity with the boards of other states, whereby phy- sicians examined here may be li- censed in other states without the necessity of an examination.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Heat Prostrates Soldier.

ardanelle.-Private Inman of Si- loam Springs dropped on the parade ground, overcome by the excessive heat, during guard mount.
 It was decided because of the heat to alter the plans for the review by the governor and to hold the review at the camp instead of marching the men to town.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Two Investors Under Arrest.

Beebe-Two partles claiming to come from Fl Dorado, after having been in Beebe for several days look ing over the ground with the ex- pressed purpose of establishing a liv- cry stable, were placed under arrest when they gave bogus check for $225 to Lee Rogers in payment for team.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Wanted to Whip Judqe.

Warren.-B. H. Johnson, a mer- chant at this place, when fined $10O and costs in Mayor Culbreath's court for selling beer, invited the judge into the street for a settlement" ," The mayor added $10 more for con tempt.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Queer Coins Discovered.

Helena.-Fifteen counterfeit silver dollars were deposited in the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Company at Helena by various customers Many coGnterfeiters of this coin and of $5 gold pieces have been in cir culation in Helena
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Prisoners Fill Jail.

Forrest City.-Four alleged boot leggers and blind tiger keepers were captured here. The county jail is crowded with prisoners now, 12 being held for circuit court, which convenes next month, and two being Cross safe keeping.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
Dry Dock at Helena.

Helena.-The immense dry dock for the Helena shipyard has arrived at that port. The dock is a huge affair and fully equipped for the sue cessful handling of the largest steam boats on the Mississippi river
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20
keeIey Institute Incorporated.

Keeley Institute Ineorporated.
 The Keeley institute of Arkansas, of Hot Springs, has fled articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The object of the institution is to treat and cure the opium: liquor and tobacco habits and neurasthenia. The capital stock of the company is $30.000, all of which has been sub corihod
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-08-20

Will Entertain Lumber Dealers.
 Little Rock.-Little Rock will en. certain the state convention of the Lumber Dealers on Sept. r.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
j. A. SHORES, C. c.
LEM WRAY, Clerk.


Harmony Grove No. 400, Wood
men Circle of Waxahachie, gave a
reception at the w O. w. hall We'd
hesday afternoon III honor of Mrs.
J. b. Salmon, guardian, and Mrs. w.
w. Walston, adviser. two of their
much loved sovereigns and officers
who are soon to leave them for their
new homes, Dallas and Sherman
respectively. After short talks by
both of these sovereigns which were
beautiful and touching, all joined In
a few minutes social chat, and many
were the expressions of regret In
giving up these loyal sovereigns and
all wish for them much joy and hap
niness in their new homes. Delight
full punch and waters were served
which terminated this most pleasant
vet sad afternoon for all.
PAST GUARDIAN.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30

THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
t~>>
DEGREES OF Divorce Granted.

The following DEGREES of divorce
were granted by District Judge
Hawkins Tuesday and Wednesday,:
Carrie Dolezal VS.. Joe Doiezal;
Mary Rhodes VS.. Joe Rhodes; r..
Belmear VS. G. Belmear; Ocie Me-
Donald VS. Mary Mcdonald; Maud
Brown VS.. f. ]. Brown; Mary Hood
VS.. Jesse Hood; Ella Guy vs.. Ward
Guy; J. l. Butler VS.. Amanda But
Ter; May Roberts VS.. w. c. Roberts;
Frank Robinson VS.. Mile Robinson;
Sophronia Harris VS.. Davis Harris;
Francisco Vasquez Gonzales VS.. Je-
sus Gonzales; Ben Green VS.. Ida
Green; Clemma Powers VS.. r. +.
Powers; Lawrence Arcore VS.. Mile
Amy Arcore; Mary Jane Gilliland
VS.. Jerry Gilliland Nelson James
VS.. Dilca James; Flora e. Ray VS..
Chas. H. Ray; Alice Cofieid VS.,
Goldshoro Cofield; Lula Atkins VS..
Roscoe Atkins; Isaac Lewis VS.. Car
oline Lewis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30

1879 acres out of the r. de la Pena
grant; $500.
d. II. Thompson to Ruth White,
lot in Waxahachie; SIS.
d. II. Thompson to f. S. Camp
bell lot in Waxahachie; $50.
h. S. Campbell to Ruth White, lot
in Waxahachie; 5000.
T. f. Hamm to G. E. Walker, lot
in Mountain Peak; 1864.
Mrs. +. J. Battles to H. w. Ed
wards, lot in Mountain Peak;
$207.6S.
7. J. Cole to l.. Fowler and F. ID.
Fowler. so acres of land; $2,950.
R. F. Mayfield to Ellis county
about 4 acres of land; 1852. This
land is located near the OWL
la and Sardis road and is to be open
ed as a gravel pit by the county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
Woman Divorced; Hubby Fined

A divorce for the plaintiff and a
fine for the defendant was the re-
suit of a suit for the annullment of
the marital ties which was heard in
the district court Wednesday. The
style of the case was Arrella Lewis
VS.. VIII Lewis, the principals being
descendants of Ham. The woman s
annlication was Gased on cruel treat
ment and the evidence adduced in
the trial of the case corroborated
her charges A complaint alleging
aggravated assault was filed against
the husband and he was arrested
that day at Palmer. Thursday morn
ing he entered a plea of guilty in the
county court and was fined $25.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
Testifies After -Four Years.

Carlisle Center, N. Y, G. b. Bur
hans, writes: About four years ago
| wrote you that / had been entirely
cured of kidney trouble by taking
two bottles of Foley's Kidney Rene
dy, and after four years ! am again
pleased to state that I have never
had any return OF those symptoms,
and l am evidently cured to stay
cured" Foley's Kidney Remedy will
do the samefor you. B. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
Real Estate Transfers.

NJ. w Wright to E. K. Atwood,
"a acres of land; $4,000.
C. V. Harp to j. II, McCarter
26.O4 acres out of the S. s. Wilson
survey and S1.05 acres out of the
Thomas Jackson survey; $5,0SS.10.
G. e. Walker to Mrs. f. J. Nor
gan, lot in Mountain Peak; S24O.
J. E. Harville to ]. w. Mitchell
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30

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LOCAL NEWS

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Price of cotton today: Middling,
$12.60 to Sass; in the seed $4.75
to $3.50; cotton seed $26 to $50
per ton.
F. S. tronx & Co. SCI, roofing
cheap tt
! H w. MADISON contractor and
builder. If
F. S. Cronk Co. garage and auto
supplies. 4
See F. S. Cronk Co. for all kinds
of auto supplies. tt
The act today at the Majestic is
positively good one. SO
Hon. Thomas B. Ridgell of Rock
wall Is in the city today.
Bob Carlisle left last night on
business trip to Shreveport.
Buy your pumps from F. 8. Cronk
Co. All kinds. Prices way down. tt
| Come to the Racket Store and get
what you need before it is picked
over. So
DR.. and Mrs. A. b. Small of Dali
las spent last night in the city with
relatives.
Everything at the Racket Store
at cost. Come down and get what
you want. So
When you need \ plumber, call
Bunkley. with F g Cronk Co. Both
Phones "a.
r, NJ. White and family left this
morning for Dallas, where they will
make their home.
A change for the better at the
Majestic today, presenting feature
act, The Cannon Trio. SO
Shipment of Radium Spray just
received in soc and s1.00 tins. Also
atomizers. !. b. Hines. 1913
The Senior Christian Endeayor
will have a social at Mrs. Will Schus-
ter's Friday evening at 1880,
Bulbs of Gala, Easter, and Chin
csc Lilies, Narcissus, Hyacinths,
Oxalis and Freescias, now here.
Bird Forrest. tt
Now is the most pleasant time to
have your picture made. Secure the
best from Mrs C. E. Jackson, Lead
ing Photographer. If
The Baptist church rally will be-
gin Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
All the members of the church and
their friends are expected.
The History club will meet Friday
afternoon at 3:15 at Sims Library.
and all ladies who are interested in
the study of history have a special
invitation.
When you do your fall house clean
ing don't forget the best disinfect-
ant, "Radium Spray" shipment just
received in soc and 800 tins, also
atomizers. ]. B. Hines. 1913
Rev. w. NJ. Nevins, Mrs. T, l..
Scruggs, Mrs. J. b. McCaul and sew
eral others went to Midlothian last
night to attend the meeting of the
Ellis County Baptist Association.
Rev. J. b. Boen is in Dallas today
attending the district convention Of
the Christian church. The district is
composed of ten counties and Mr..
Boen is president of the convention.
Monday afternoon is free to every
body, and those who fail to attend
will miss something of interest. An
excellent program has been prepar-
ed for that occasion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
A Woman Doctor Coming.

DR.. Mary Noble a missionary from
India. will speak at the Central
Presbyterian church next Saturday
at 3 O'Clock p. m. A special invita-
ton is extended to all ladies to at
tend. 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
Warning.

Do not be persuaded into Saking
anything but Foley's Honey and Tar
for chronic coughs, bronchitis, hay
fever. asthma, and lung trouble, as
it stops the cough and heals the
lungs. B. w. Fearis. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
Licensed to Wed.

ID. +. Mcdonald and Mrs. Katie
Hawkins.
]. G. Snowden and Godlie Mont
gomery.
John Beets and Elizabeth Allen.
l.. Arcora and Lizzie Moore.
J. [. Butler and Annie Lott.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
Notice.

Don't forget to pay your $500
street tax today. Today is the last
day. If not paid today, tomorrow
your tax will cost you $500. Do 1t
now SO
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-30
The Birth Record.

James Cassel and wife. Ennis,
September 13, a girl.
Myra Roberts and wife. Waxaha-
chic, September %, boy.
Joe Wise and wife, Waxahachie,
September 4, girl.
G. p Wilsford and wife, Waxaha-
chic, September 2S, a boy.