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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-30

81 FflEhE col RT OF TIE DlHfhiCi bt
Columbia, holding Probate Court No. l786 Al
Hinisiltion--ThiS is 10 give notice that the sub
scribeTs q the District Of Columbia have obtained
from the Probate Court Of the District Of Columbia
letters testsmentaFy on the estate of John T. NarDe.
late Of the District of Columbia deceased Al persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned 10 exhibit the SAINT with the vouchers thereof.
legally authenticated 10 the subscribers on or beore
the 18th DAY OF DECEMBER. A ID. 1911; ether
wise they may by law be excluded from al benefit
0f said estate Given under our hands this lith dag
Of December. 1910. THOMAS O. EARNELL $50
Vermont avenue northwest. SAIAIE l.. NARNEl1L,
Ion Ninareenlh street northwest Attest. (seal-l
JAMES TANNER Register Of Wills fGT the Dis
trid Of Columbia. CLERK Of the Probate Court
WALTER c. CLEPHANE and MALCOLM K.
VARNELL, Attorneys del6,90
SUPREME COURT or THE DISTRICT or CO.
lumbia, holding Probate Court. Estate Il JOHN
Dag. Seeeased No. 1879. Administration Docket.-
Application having been made herein for probate Of
The last Will and testament OF said deceased ana
for letters testamentary On said estate. hy Mary L
Thompson and BelTa a. lockwood. 1t Is ordered,
this 18th day Of Deepmber A d. 1910. that John
+. Day (supDOsed 10 have died in New jersey about
six wears ago. Anna Monitor tsUppused to BE- living
in near Atlantic City. \. j.. and all unknown
heirs-at-hw and next Of kin, and all others oon-
cened. appear in said court on TUESDAY, the
2ith dag Il January, A D. 1911, at 10 O'Clock a m,
% show cause why such application should not be
granted. Let notice hereof b published in the
Washington Law Reporter ard The Washington
Herald once In each 81 thr successive weeks before
the return day herein mentioned-the first publication
TO be not less than thirty days before said return
day. ASHLEY NJ GOULD. Justice. Attest; (Seall
JAMES TANNER, Register Of Walls for the Dis
trict # Columbia Clerk Of the Probate Court.
BELVA LOCKWOOD. Attorney del6N,D
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The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
SAYS MUCH wntAI IS sflNe eRewN
George R. Brown Enthusiastic Over
 Prospects in Northwest Arkansas,

Little Rock.-Secretary George R. Brown of the Board of Trade has re- turned from a trip to northwest Ark ansas, where he spent most Of his time looking over crops in that sec tion. He brought back a large ear of corn which he says is typical of the crop of that district He stated that crops in that section are in splendid condition and that large yields are expected from the whea+, corn, hay and other staple crops. There will not be much fruit. as that crop was damaged by the late cold weather In the spring Mir Brown also visited the wheat belt of Ark ansas, near Leslie, and looked over 8 good deal of the wheat in that vicinity. It is said to be wonder ful country for the growing of wheat
 Not only is the quality of the wheat good, but large yield is secured.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
State Capitol
 News Notes
THE STATE TAX COMMISSION TO ASSESS THE NEW PIPE LINE
 IN ARKANSAS.
This Will Be a Novel Experience for the Commission, No Pipe Lines
 Ever Being Considered Before.

Judge J. E.. Hampton, chairman of the State Tax Commission, is at Tex arkana to take up with the county assessor there the question of as- sessing the property of the Prairie Gas & Oil Company. which is build ing a pipe line through southwest Arkansas.
 This is a novel assessment in Ark ansas, nothing in the nature of pipe lines having ever been up for con- sideration as thing of value before. The oil company is building cut of Oklahoma through Sevier, Little River and Miller counties into Lou isiana, and the property interests are considerable The assessors and the tax commissioner of the pipe line prefer to have the State Tax Commis- sion take the matter up owing to its novelty, although the duty of assess ing is really with each county as sessor. After the property has been valued the commission will certify out to each county assessor the val nation of line in that county, just as is done in the case of railroad com. panies. The commission has closed the assessment of railroads for the year, and will probably certify out the pro rata valuations to the sever al counties next week. The increase in valuations over last year is eX- pected to reach s2,000,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
DRAINING THE
 ARKANSAS DELTA
100000 SQUARE MILES WILL BE RECLAIMED AT A COST
 OF $500, ,0oo.
Magazine Writer Describes Conditions as He Found Them on Visit
 to This State.

Frank P. Fogg in the National lowing to say regarding Arkansas;
 Those who recall the early edu- cational reports about Arkansas will remember that the state was said to be largely an impenetrable swamp. Remembering this, and being eager to visit the firing. line of the great system of drainage, we accepted the invitation of Judge D. Hopson to vis- it Corning. where the Western Clay Drainage District work Is rapidly be- ing put through.
 "A drive of about miles with MT. James R. Rhyme, the civil engineer in charge, revealed a fine agricultural large dredge boats. The dreige is built upon an immense flatboat, which was constructed and launched after pit at the upper or starting point of the drainage system had been dug for it's reception. After putting in the machinery the work of dredging began.
 The Marion Dredging Machine is used, and scoops about two and . quarter cubic yards Of earth, roots and stumps at every lift, and these lifts are made on a general average of one per minute. The ditches are upwards of 60 feet wide at the top and proportionally wide at the bot tom, and the excavation must be 11 feet in depth.
 Two hundred and fifty lineai feet of ditch are cut every 24 hours, and by shifting crews the work continues night and day The excavation is done entirely by contract Already more than 20 miles of dltches had been cut, with S6 remaining to be accomplished, and the contract in cludes seven miles of levee for the protection of several sections of land where the outlet approaches the Black river.
 Taken altogether, over 8 hundred square miles Of very fertile agricul- tural land is to be redeemed from the swamps at cost of $500, ,000, or $500 per square mile When one compares this low cost with the usual expense for irrigating an equal amount of arid land, the result is so apparent in favor of retaining land by drainage that no argument should be necessary"
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
DESPERATE BATTLE AT HOT SPRINGS
Sheriff Houpt Dangerously Wounded
 and His AssaiIant Is Killed.

Hot Springs.-In desperate battle between Sheriff Houpt and his broth- CT, Sid Houpt, and George and Os- car Chitwood, members of sup posed gang of horsethieves iron. Montgomery county, Sheriff Houpt was shot and dangerously wounded by George Chitwood, who in turn was shot and instantly killed by Sid Houpt
 The two desperadoes walked into the courthouse and notified the sher. if that they were not to be molested They were heavily armed and the sberiff and his brother were unarmed at the time. The desperadoes backed out of the office, keeping the sheriff covered with their guns. AS soon as they were gone, Sheriff Houpt and his brother armed themselves and started in pursuit When the Chit woods reached the center of the courthouse yard they turned and commenced firing at the officers. Their fire was returned, and Q run ming battle ensued, in which Sheriff Houpt was shot through the lung.
 A few minutes later Sid Houpt shot and instantly killed the man who had wounded his brother, and then secured a horse and gave chase to the other Chitwood, pursuing him for some distance, but was unable to oyertake him, and returned to the city and organized posse, which at once took up the hunt, but the des- perado made his escape, although he is believed to have been wounded, and his ultimate capture is regarded as certain.
 The attending physicians say that Sheriff Houpt has about one chance in ten Of recovering from his wound.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Fruit Growers to Orqanize.

Jonesboro.-The fruit and truck growers of Craighead county have decided to organize an association and wifi meet in Jonesboro Septeln- Der 10 for the purpose. Ever since the campaign that resulted in secur- ing one of the agricultural colleges for Crsighead county increased inter- est has been taken in the promotion of the agricultural interests of the county. The object of the associa- tion will be for the protection of it's members and to increase interest in the growing of fruit and vegetables and berries in the county.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
R. R. COMMISSIONS RULING REVERSED
Judge Rogers Decides Important Case
 in Favor of Frisco Railroad.

Fort Smith.-Judge Rogers of the federal court handed down an opin- ion in the case of the state of Ark ansas against the Frisco railroad, in which he held that the state had no power to make a rule such as that under which the state Is trying to en- force a penalty of S3,000 from the Frisco railroad, because the rule in question conflicts with the rule of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The case concerns a shipment of lime from Johnson, Ark, to DeQueen, Ark, over the Frisco road. The Frisco shipped the lime by way of Oklahoma, the entire distance of the transportation of the lime being 200 miles and the rate 23 cents. The Arkansas Railroad Commission said the lime should have been shipped entirely within the state, the shortest possible distance of such shipment being 40 miles and the rate pro vided by law being 12 cents. The contention of the Arkansas Railroad Commission is that the shipment comes under tae rule of the commis- sion reading as follows: "In case or failure on the part of the shipper to give routing instructions, 1t shal! be the duty of the railroad receiv- ing the shipment to forward it via such route as well make the lowest ratas
 It was this rule which the decision Of the court declared unconstitution. al. The railroad holds that the rate Of F cents is confIscatory
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
No ~Independent Democrats s.r

The department of the attorney general has held that there is 10 such nominee as an Independent Demo- crat," and that if Democrat does not run as the regular nominee of his party he must run as an independ- ent strictly. The opinion was given to settle the question as to whether or not J. c. Brown could be placed on the ticket as an Independent Democrat or the Peoples candi date" According to the attorney general, he cannot be so certified. Judge Brown was the opponent of Judge H. w. Wells in the Tenth iu- dicial district. Wells has been cer- tified as the regular nominee.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Railroad Valuation Takes Big Jump.

The total increase in valuation of railroad property in the state over last year, as fixed by the Arkansas Tax Commission, will probably be between $2,0o0,000 and s4.000,O00, ac- cording to various estimates and ru- mors. The commission has practi- cally completed it's task of assessing all the railroad property in the state and the announcement of the result Is expected some time this week. The increase will not mean a very large amount of additional revenue to the state from the railroads, but it is understood that the commission believes the railroads are already as sessed very near to 50 per cent of the true valuation basis, and it is the intention of the commission not to assess any class of property above that basis until the tax levy is lowered
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
TO HAVE STATE PROPERTY SURVIVED
Persons Occupying is Without Author fty Will Be Proceeded Against.

Little Rock.-For the purpose of establishing the exact boundaries of all pieces of property in Little Rock which belongs to the state, Governor Donaghey intends to employ sur veyor whose duty it will be to sur vey all of the states property. The surveyor will be paid out of the gov ernor's contingent fund. The gov ernor will then investigate cases where it is said that some of the states property is being occupied by private individuals without authority to do so and in the event such cases develop the matter will be turned over to the attorney general. The latter will also likely be called upon for an opinion relative to the deed involving the old state capitol prop erty. Governor Donaghey interpretsl the deed to mean that the solid block on which the old capitol building stands shall be used or disposed of at the will of the state, but that a small tract of land between the old statehouse and the river front shall pass out of the possession of the state whenever the state abandons tho property.
 The strip of land in question lies between the Water street line and river bank It is 300 feet long and 100 feet wide at one end, tapering down to a point at the other The strip is practically without commer- cial value. The governor interprets the deed to mean that the strip shall remain in the possession of the state so long as the other property is oc- cupied by the state, in order that there could be no Instructions be- tween the river and statehouse. This has not been followed out to the let ter, however, as the piece of prop erty is already traversed by a rail- road and is partially occupied by a sand-dredging establishment.
 Property belonging to the state in connection with the new state cap- itol grounds, old penitentiary and charitable institutions will also be carefully surveyed and any encroach- ments on the property investigated.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
RAILROAD TAP LINE SUIT IS SPARED
Application for Injunction Against
 Rock Island Is Filed

Little Rock.-Suit to compel the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail- way to grant division of rates on shipments delivered from the plain tiff's road was filed in the United States circuit court here by the Mall yern & Freo Valley railroad
 The filing of this suit marks the beginning of the campaign in Arkan- sas in which the tap roads are fight ing for the return of condition which has existed until a short time ago. Under recent ruling of the Interstate Commerce Commission. trunk lines were relieved of the ne- cessity of granting a-s33i$>ffks.:ar sk -..es with the tap lines.
 The case probably will be hard fought and the outcome will be awaited with interest all over the country.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Three Indicted for shirev Murd.,.

Walnut Ridge.-The special grand 1ury empaneled to investigate the charge against J. C. Langston for the murder of A. w Shirey on March $, returned three indictments and ad- 1ourned. J. c. Langston was indicted for the murder of Shirey. Attorneys w. P. Smith and w. T. Blackford were indicted as accessories to the crime. Both are wellknown attor. neys and their indictment has caused sensation. Bail is asked for. Jesse Hill, brother of Mrs. Shirev. was indicted as an accessory some time ago. This makes four indict- ments returned in this case.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Studies Arkansas Forests.

Washington, D. C.-To determins what lands in the national forests in Arkansas can be thrown open t1 homestead entry under the forest set clement act, Prof. George L. Clothicr of the University of Mississippi has begun a scientific investigation of the national woodlands in Arkansas. Ho will make an exhaustive study of tho soils and timber, and, basing its ac- ton upon his report, the government will open the lands better adapted to agriculture than to the growing Of trees.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
New Railroad Is Chartered.

The State Board of Railroad Incor- poration has granted a charter to the Prescott & Reader Railway Con- pany, which proposes to construct railroad from Prescott, in Nevada county, to Reader, in Ouachita coun- ty, in a southeasterly direction, distance of 20 miles. The cost of the construction of the road IS esti- mated at s2,000 per mile. The con- pany is capitalized at $200,00O.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Prizes Are Awarded to Editors.

Morrilton.-The committee appoint ed by the Board of Trade on the best write-up of Morrilton given by the editors of the Arkansas Press Asso- citation after their visit here in May, have made their report and the awards have been made as follows: First prize of S25 to Walter E. Will Hams of the Monroe County Citizen at Brinkley; second prize of s15 to Sharp Dunaway of the Gazette at Little Rock; third prize of s10 to Miss Ada Hite of the Saturday City Item at Fort Smith.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Rogers Daily Post Changes Hand,

Rogers.-E. N. Vinson has sold his interest in the Rogers Daily Post U, E. Audigier of Little Rock, and the paper will be continued under the management of Kruse & Audigier. The paper was established the first of the year by John Nance and Ernest Vinson, Ed Kruse having purchased MT. Nance's interest in April Mir. Audigier for the past three years has been foreman of the Arkansas Demo crat, and previous to that time was for seven years connected with the Arkansas Gazette.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
votina Larger School Taxes.

County Examiner Spence of Drew county has filed his report with the Department of Education. Professor Spence says that school conditions are very gratifying in his county and that one of the most satisfactory in- dications is the disposition to vote an increase in the local school tax. His report shows total enumeration of 9.047, with enrolment of 15,s2O;
 teachers, 173; new buildings; to- tai buildings, 113, valued at S111 ,59S.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Four Negroes Jailed for Arson.

McCrory. = Four negroes were jailed here for arson. They are ac- cused of having set fire to the Py. thian hall, in which the negro school was being held. Bloodhounds were placed on the trail immediately after the fire and followed 1t to the home of these negroes.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Two Dredae Boats Planned.

Little Rock.-Plans for two new dredgeboats to cost s15o,OOO each have been forwarded to the war de. partment at Washington by a Ltttle ROCK architect. The boats, when completed, will ply between LittlS Rock and Ozark and from Little Rock to the mouth of the Arkansas river.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
carILee Wins Before sec. Lud,xia.

Little Rock.-The long drawn out controversy between warning Demo cratic factions in Cross and Woodruff counties over the Democratic sena torial nomination was settled by Secretary of State Ludwig announc- ing that he would give the certift cate of nomination to Elmo CarlLel of Augusta. MT. Ludwig issued . lengthy statement of the case, con cluding with the statement that as he construed the law MT. CariLee had fairly won the nomination and was entitled to the certificate.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Low Rate for Arkansas State Fair.

St. Louis.-A rate Of one fare soz the round trip to the Arkansas State Fair to be held at Hot Springs in October will be offered by all rail- roads operating in that state. The decision to make this rate was reached by the passenger traffic managers of the Arkansas lines, who met in this city for the purpose of conferring in the matter.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Fruit Brings Good Prices.

Rogers.-Jonathan apples are sell ing at $3.75 barrel The yield is fair and the quality is good. The Elberta crop has been marketed and sold at s1.50 per bushel More than so cars were shipped from Benton county this season. The cantaloupe crop is still being marketed. About 700 acres were planted in cantaloupes in this county this year.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Dennis Escapes Aaain.

Mammoth Spring.-For the second time William Dennis, who broke jail at Salem last week and was recap tured at West Plains, Mo-, few days later, escaped from the officers who were conveying him to jail While all hands were busy elsewhere he quietly slipped out of the mail hack and made good his flight through tho woods.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
TubercuiO.i. sanatorium Open Sept. i

TubercuIosis Sanatorium Open Sept.
 The formal opening of the new Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Bonneville will take place Sept. l, according to Secretary Meriwether of board of trustees of the sanatorium, The board has just met and fixed the date for the formal opening. Dr. Meriwether states that there are now six patients in the sanatorium and that there are 40 applications The institution will be able to accommo- date 76 patients, and it Is expected that every place will be filled with in a short time.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Negro Business Men comIno Her.

New York.-The National Negro Business Mems League, which was presided over by Booker T. Washing. ton and attended by HOO negroes from all over the country, selected Little Rock, Ark, as the meeting place for the 1911 convention.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Yell County Collector Settles.

w. L. Tatum, sheriff and collector of Yell county, has made his final settlement for the year with the state auditor He paid into the state treas ury $30,224.97, distributed among the several funds as follows. General revenue, $7,452.91; common school, $13,633.22; Confederate pension, s6,- S31.40, state capitol, $2.277.44.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
Runaway Boys Lose Interest in Tr,v.,

Murfreesboro.-"We had started for Oklahoma, but we have lost interest ln that state now. We're ready to 20 home to our mothers" This from three runaway lads who were stop ped by Sheriff Rogers while on their way to Oklahoma. The boys all lived at Graysonia and seemed will ing enough to return home.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-08-25
One Thousand Too Many indictment.

Corning, Ark.-Through an error [ recent dispatch from this place said that the grand jury here returned 1,008 indictments This was about one thousand more than the real nun Der, which was 3S. This is not . lawless community.