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The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
STATE CAPITOL NEWS

Four Candidates for U. S. Senate.
 The announcement to the effect that Congressman Joe T. Robinson of Lonoke would be a candidate for United States senator at the next Democratic primary two years hence has caused no small stir in state po- has caused no small stir ill state pc litical circles. According to the dope now, there may be a four cornered race for senator and com ment now is centered in the question as to who will be taken out of the race by the customary diminishing process The four candidates now on the slate are; United States Sen ator Jeff Davis, Governor George W. Donaghey, eX-Congressman s. Brun- didge and Congressman Robinson. As there would be a clash of interests if all four of these candidates op- posed one another in the race. poll ticians do not hesitate 10 express the belief that the race will never be a four-cornered affair. Following the prediction ventured a few days ago to the effect that Governor DOnag- hey would be candidate 10 succeed Jeff Davis, the opinion was expressed by one or two politicians that the governor would not make the race, but it is the opinion of a majority that he will Thus far the governor has remained silent in the matter It is reported that MT Brundidge has determined to make the race.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Marianna Is GroMinn.

Marianna.-The opening of spring is bringing the usual number of new buildings into the city. The Beazley building, on Poplar street, is nearing completion, and when finished will be one of the handsomest structures in town. On West Main street E. Mark ley has removed his old building, and the foundation is being laid for a two story brick, which will be occupied by the Luers-Govan Drug Company when finished. Another building is being erected on the west of Nc Culloch block.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Governor Pardons Tom Piokin.

Tom Pipkin, who, together with his brother, Ike Pipkin, was convicted in Polk county in 1906 ot the murder ot J. B. Hudgins and sentenced to 15 years in the peni,entiary, has been granted a pardon by Governor Don aghey. According to evidence ob- tained since the trial, it was shown that Ike Pipkin did the killing and he was pardoned by a former govern or. These facts were presented to the governor more than a year ago in a petition signed by some of the best and most responsible citizens of Polk county. Ike Pipkin was pardoned two years ago, and had served a shorter term in the penitentiary than his brother Tom. It appeared to the gov guilty than the other, hence he grant ed the pardon to Tom Pipkin. Tn addition to this,' said the governor, Tom Pipkin has been model pris- oner and has rendered the state val uable service in connection with the work of construction on the state cap itol The superintendent of the peni- tentiary also recommends the pardon, and states that he believes the grant ing of pardon to him would mean great deal to the government of the penitentary and would encourage other prisoners to follow his exam n1e'
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Governor Grants Pardons.

Governor Donaghey has granted pardons to Chris Stremper and Adolph EIser, who were convicted re gently in the Franklin county court on the charge of selling native wine within three miles of the public school at Altus. Each was fined S25. The supreme court recently decided that il was not in violation of the statutes for a person 10 sell native wine in five gallon packages in prohi- bition territory, and it having been represented to the governor that the Franklin county circuit court has mis- interpreted the law, the pardons of the two defendants were readily granted. The action of the governor in the two cases was recommended by Assistant Attorney General Ree- tor. The governor also granted a pardon to William F. Peak in order to restore to him his citizenship Peak was convicted in Scott county in 1890 on the charge of grand lar ceny and sentenced to q year in the penitentiary. Having served his term and become a good citizen the par don was granted upon the request of many prominent and influential citi- Zens of Scott county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
FIND CLUE TO sHIREYs DEATH
Clerk May Identify Man Who Bought
 Gun He Was Killed With.

Hoxie.-A school teacher named Ell lis, residing at Minturn, where lived A. w. Shirey, the wealthy merchant who was assassinated on March &, while out strolling through the woods half a mile from town, came across a new gun stock. He returned 10 town and reported his find Next day, together with several citizens, he made a search of the woods, finding the gun barrels and breech, and one loaded and one empty shell.
 On the day of the assassination a gun of the description of the one found was sold by the Grimes Hard ware Company at Walnut Ridge. The clerk making the sale does not re- member to whom he sold the gun, but thinks he could identify the man. It was found near where the horse rid den by the assassin was tied
 On May the sale of personal prop erty of this estate, selected by the widow, amounting to about s20,O00, will be held.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Building Alumni Hall.

An interesting booklet on Tender son College at Arkadelphia has just been received by the department of education, showing the progress be- ing made by that institution and what it proposes to do under the eli ergetic lead of President John il, Hinemon Among the things pro- posed is the erection of an alumni hall This building is now being con structed and an appeal is made to the college alumni throughout the state for aid in its completion. The structure is to be a very handsome building, with stately Greek portico, and is to be utilized for gymnasium, literary halls. r. M. c. A. work and science hall.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Sending Out Tax Notices.

Business will shortly begin to take on a lusty revival in the office of the secretary of state. Notices for the payment of the annual franchise tax are being sent out to the thousands of corporations over the state, and d neat return in the sum of about $60,- 900 is expected by the first of June. Already a number of corporations have paid their franchise tax for the ensuing year, some having paid as early as March.
 This tax is required of all corpora tions, foreign and domestic, operating in Arkansas. and is graduated ac- cording to the capital stock of the company
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
STATEHOUSE NOTES.

J. T. Hester of Paragould, John A. McElroy of Boles and J. c. Conway of Little Rock have each been com missioned a notary public by the sec retary of state.
 The transcript in the case of Re becca Waldroop against Edward Rud- dell and others, appealed from Sc bastian county chancery court, has been filed in the supreme court. The action is for an injunction to restrain the defendants from operating a coal mine and cutting timber from certain ment of the lower court being in fa- vor of the defendants.
 The case of Mary Pratt against the District Grand Lodge, c. U. o. of O. F., appealed from the Saline county circuit court, has been filed in the supreme court The suit is for the collection of an insurance policy amounting to $250, the judgment of the lower court being in favor of the plaintiff.
 A meeting of the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas will probably be held at Pine Bluff the latter part of May The board will inspect the branch state normal, which is maintained there for ne- groes.
 The Southern Loan and Trust Co., Of Atlanta inpOrnOrated upder the laws of Georgia, has filed a certif icate of it's articles of incorporation with the secretary Of state and paid the fees necessary to do business il Arkansas. The company is capital ized at s500.0a0.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Reck Gets s1 ROO Judoment

Little Rock.-M. Beck of Stuttgart obtained judgment in federal court here against J. Lindsey of Des Moines. Iowa. This is the first case growing Lindsey rented a farm from Beck and planted in in rice. Lindsey was under contract to dig the wells and furnish the power for irrigation. but he failed to do so, and it is alleged the crop was cuined
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Insane Asylum Is Too Small.

The state insane asylum has again grown too small fo: the uses intend ed, and the state board is now look ing about to ascertain the best way to relieve the situation. There are ROW 1,l00 insane people in the state institution, more than there ever has been, and there are more in the coun- ty jails of the state and confined in other places, because of the fact that there is no room at the state insti- tuition. Only last year the capacity of the institution was materially in creased by the completion of a new ward building. This space has been filled and there is again large wait ing list. The board has indicated it's willingness to hear from various To- calities as to the inclination of such localities to donate land or money or both, and other things of value in the nature of material-briek, lumber and the like-to form a beginning ol another institution.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
.hiikers Return on Train.

PrcsCo!t-Two companies of nil tary students from Ouachita college marched here from Arkadelphia, q distance of 50 miles but the 75 ooyg, under the command of Capt. Jack son, boarded an Iron Mountain train for home, not caring to take the re turn hike. Blake's band, of the col lege, accompanied the students on the march. Other hikes, but not of such a distance, will be taken.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Millmen Crushed by Timber.

Jonesboro.-Will Vines and Hans Miller, young men employed at the H. D. Alfrey milling plant at Cash, are in St. Bernard's hospital here. suffering from injuries received at the mill when heavy piece of tim Der kicked from a blaming machine and struck them Both of Vines arms were broken and he is believed to have suffered internal injuries. The two victims were brought in an automobile to this city.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Artesian Well to Supply Rice Field.

New Gascony- arteaian well on the plantation of j. NJ, Oracle near here has been inspected by an inter- ested crowd from Pine Bluff, includ- ing several newspaper men. The well. which is 21o feet deep, is sit uated on the plantation, and, with it's flow of 2,4o0 gallons a minute, will amply suffice for the rice culture which is being instituted there this year. Rice planting has now begun and 400 acres will be devoted to the staple. The supply of water is pumped 10 the land by rotary sue tion pump. steam power being used, and the land can be covered in a very short time after the pumps are started
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
EDITORS MEET MAY 24.
Earle w. Hodges Has About Com
 pleted the Arrangements.


 Little Rock.-Earle w. Hodges, sec retary of the Arkansas Press Associa. ton, has issued an address to the members of the fraternity, notifying them of the annual meeting, which will open in Morrilton on May 24 and continue three days. The citizens Of Morrilton are making extensive prep. arations for the entertainment of edi- tors and their wives. MT. Hodges has about perfected arrangements with the railway companies for short ex- cursion to immediately follow the press meeting. It is the intention to visit all the towns between Morril- ton and Fayetteville and spend one day in the latter city, visiting the university. If it is desired. excur- sions will be extended to points of in terest on the North Arkansas road as far as Eureka Springs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
FINDS HIS LoNG,Losr DAUGHTER
Abraham Price to Again Meet Child Believed Lost in JohnstoWn Flood.


 harleston.-Abraham Price, a coal miner residing here, is on his way to Piitsburg, Pa, where he will meet his daughter, whom he has not seen since the memorable Johnstown (Pa.) flood.
 Price was living with his wife and daughter in that city at the time of the flood. Wife and daughter disap- peared in the deluge and Price heard nothing from them. He thought they had been killed Heartbroken, he de- posted sum of money with friends to pay for the burial of his loved ones if they were found. Then he came 10 Arkansas. Recently Mayor John son received letter from Prices daughter asking that inquiries be made for her father. He was located and left at once fer Pittsburg.
 Price received no word of his wife nor details of how the daughter es- capped the flood
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Pine Bluff Gets Bar Meet,

Little Rock.-A delegation of Pine Bluff citizens, headed by Colonel Sam Taylor, appeared before the executive committee of the Arkansas State Bar Association and secured for that city the annual meeting of the association. The committee, several weeks ago, se- lected Little Rock. but reconsidered it's action. June 1 and 2 are the dates for the convention.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Deaf Mutes Graduate.

The forty-first annual commence ment exercises of the Deaf Mute In stitute will be held in the assembly hall of the institute this week. The following are the graduates: Annie May Cecil, Prescott; Judith Agnes Dennis, Little Rock; Anna Maud Har- ris, Conway; Sarah Elizabeth Her rington, Newark; Eva May Jones, Warren; Margaret Lou Neal. Cleye- land; Clara Gertrude Sherrill, Guion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
For Assistant Chief Clerk.

Ebert Smith of Washington, Hemp stead county, journal clerk of the last house, announced while in Little Rock a few days ago that he would be candidate for assistant chief clerk of the next house, to succeed Ed Stanley of Fordyce, who, it is un- derstood, will be a candidate for sec retary of the senate. MT. Smith held his first legislative position during the last general assembly as journal clerk.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Violated the "Jim Crow. Law.

Pine Bluff.-F. F. Dicks, a negro preacher who was arrested for creat. ing a disturbance on a street car, af. ter be persisted in violating the Jim Crow" rules, entered plea of guilty to a charge of disturbing the peace and was fined $1 and costs. He was to have been given preliminary hearing before Magistrate Frazier, but by a plea of guilty avoided hear ing. The fine was paid
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Public Utilities Men Meet.

Pine Bluff.-The third annual con vention of the Arkansas Association of Public Utilities Operators met here. B. c. Fowler of this city, the president, presided. About twenty delegates attended the meeting. A movement was inaugurated looking toward the organization of tri-state association, comprising the states of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Nixon May Run for Congress.

Pine Bluff.-T. Havis Nixon of this city is being mentioned as a probable candidate for congressman from the Sixth district. Joe T. Robinson of Lonoke will he candidate for the United States senate to succeed Jeff Davis. MT. Nixon recently made a successful race for prosecuting attor- ney, attracting attention throughout the county
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
ARKANSAS WANTS slsHoPRIc
AsheViIe Conference Delegates to Try to Elect One of Their Number.


 Little Rock.-When the delegates from Arkansas to the general confer ence of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, leave May for Asha- vile, N. C., it will be with the inten- tion of electing one of their number as Q bishop of the church. A large delegation will be sent and three of the prominent members in this state are talked of as prospective bishops. pr Stonewall Anderson, retiring president Of Hendrix college, has been considered, as well as Dr. o. E. God dard, the new president of Hendrix. Dr. T. E. Sharp, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, is another who has been talked of as a candidate for the bshopric. The delegation from this state will prob ably unite on one Of these three and bend their efforts to win this honor for Arkansas
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Sunday School Dav May 22.

Sunday schools over all of Arkau- sas will observe on May 22 the day set aside for the observance of the worlds Sunday school work, falling on the same day as the Worlds Sun day School Convention in Washing ton, D. c. A program, which will be followed on this day, is being pre- pared by Rev. H. A. Bowling, gener- al secretary of the Arkansas Sunday School Association, and when issued it will be sent to the various Sunday schools over the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Woman Manages Liaht Plant.

ttgart-Mrs. Anna B. Stoops of this city is attending the public util- ities meeting in Pine Bluff. Mrs. Stoops bears the distinction of be ing the only woman managing an electric and waterworks plant in the state of Arkansas. She is numbered among the towns most enterprising citizens
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Threatens to End Life, Anyway

Arkadelphia.- matter if you do save me now, I shall take my life, ' were the words with which Nick Me- Neil of this city greeted a physician who had restored the young man to life after he had taken a large quan- tity of laudanum and strychnine. He is single and has no relatives in this part of the country.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
PLAN TO ADVERTISE COUNTY.
Lawrence County Will Be Represent,
 ed at National Land Exposition,

Walnut Ridge.-The citizens of Lawrence county met in Walnut Ridge and organized a publicity bu- reau for the purpose of advertising the county at the United States Land Exposition to be held in Chicago next November Six hundred dollars will be raised in this county for the pur- pose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
To Muster in New Company.

Capt H. B. Pratt, formerly of Lo- General B. w. Green of the Arkansas National Guard would muster in a new signal corps company which Captain Pratt has organized, as soon as he returns from Mobile Captain Pratt stated that he now has 45 men and that the company will be mus tered in with that number. It is the intention, later, to enroll about 13 more men.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Will Establish a DistilIery.

Fort Smith.-W. H. Hughes & Co., have purchased the old veneer plant near Fort Smith and will convert the will call for an investment of about $10,000 and will he used for the man upfacture of whiskey. It is eXoec ed the distillery will be in operation within tha next so days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
To Establish a Steel Plant.

Fort Smith.-The Equitable Pow der Company of Fort Smith is ar ranging to establish a steel plant for the manufacture of stel kegs. It is estimated that the plant will use ev- cry month from S5000 to 100000 pounds of sheet steel.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
To Build. a New School.

Prairie Grove-By the decisive vote of 120 to 50 the electors of the school district of Prairie Grove au- thorized the school board to issue bonds not to exceed $20,000 for the purpose of erecting new school building ready for the fall term of school
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
rheater Company oruanized.

Fort Smith.-The Majestic Theater Company of this city, with paid-up capital of $1O,O00, has filed articles of incorporation with county clerk The articles give the company au thority to buy, lease, rent and estab- fish theaters, moving picture ma chimes, films and printing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Board Awards Contract.

In anticipation of the abandonment of the old penitentiary, the peniten- tiary board has awarded two con tracts for material for an office build ing on the site of the new peniten- tiary. The contract for lumber, amounting to $1,6S5, was awarded to the Niemeyer Lumber Company and the contract for the milling work amounting to $500, to the Charles T. Abeles Company. The work on the building will be commenced as soon as the material is placed On the ground.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
May Install Water and Light Plant

Way TNsVaT1 Water and ETant FTaft-
 Waldron-PIans for the establish ment of a municipal water and light plant at this place are being perfect ed. E. w. Can't Of the Sequoyah En gineering Company of Fort Smith is preparing the plans for the plant. L, J. Center, Hubert J. Hall and w. A. Bates have been appointed a com mittee to submit the propositions of the engineer to the town council.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
They Want Weather Service.

Fort Smith.-Business men of this city are circulating a petition which will be forwarded to Congressman Cravens protesting against the pro- posed discontinuance of the weather and crop bulletin service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Methodists Meet at Humphrey

Humphrey.-TheP Pine Bluff district conference, M. E. Church, South, con- vened here Rev w. c. Davidson of Pine Bluff preached the opening ser mon.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Marion Ice Company Incorporates.

The Frisco Ice Company of Marion has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The cap ital stock is placed at S25,000, all of which has been subscribed. The in- corporators are c. w. Copeland, Ton ny Howell and J. T. Copeland
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
Yeous Enter BrookIand Bank.

Jonesboro,-Yeg eggmen entered bank and the postoffice at Brookland, but obtained little booty. Watches were taken from two residences.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
All Over Arkansas
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RESORT PLANS FEDERAL RULE.
Hot Springs Movement FaVors Gov
 errrnen. Cnn+rnI of City.

Hot Springs Movement FaVors Gov
 ernment Control of City.
 Little Rock.-Harry H. Myers, su- perintendent of the Hot Springs Res ervation, while in Little Rock this week, stated that movement was on foot in Hot Springs providing for change in the government of that city. The plan would place the town under the federal government, by commissioners. The next legislature will be asked by the citizens to cede jurisdiction 10 the government This done, congress will be asked to accept the terms of the state and to pass laws placing the town under federal control
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-06
New Industry at Hope.

i1opo.-The Hope Metal Frame and Screen Manufacturing Company, cai'. ital stock $20,O00, has been organized Lere.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-08-26
On Some Ministers.

The worst O. these here shepherds
is, my boy, that they reg'larly turns
the heads of all the young ladies
about here. Lord bless their little
hearts, they think it's all right, and
don't know no better; but they're the
victims O. CANNON, Samivel, they're
the victims O. CANNON. Nothin' else,
and wot aggregates me, Samivel, Is
TO see EN- awastin' all their time and
labor in making clothes for copper-col-
ored people as don't want 'em and TAX
ing no notice of ~lesh-colored Chris
tians as do, If I'd my way, Samiyel,
I'd just stick some O. these Sere lazy
shepherds behind a heavy wheel-bar-
row and run 'em up and down a
l4-inch plank all day. That I'D shake
the nonsense out of 'em, If anythin'
vould:-Mr. Weller. Quoted by Charles
Dickens.