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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
AMONG THE
 LAWMAKERS
To Abolish Convict Lease System.
By J. H. HAND.

To Abolish Convict Lease System.
 After a long debate the house adopted a resolution prohibiting the hiring out of convicts after July 1. The penitentiary board asked the leg islature to give an expression of sem timent on the question of hiring out the convicts, as the board had under consideration a proposition to contract 200 'convicts at $1 day until October 1, and would make a contract unless otherwise advised by the representa- tives of the people. The senate re- fused to take any action on the mat ter, on the grounds that state officials should run their official business with out calling on the legislature for ad vice. In the house the discussion waxed warm and earnest on both sides. MT. Davis of Lafayette sup ported the leasing out of the prison CTS, because, he said, it would bring in a revenue of about $36,000 annually to the state. Speaker Milwee made a strong argument against any more convict lease contracts, saying the Democratic platform places a ban on same, and he thought it the duty of the legislature to abolish the practice now and forever. Representative Brown of Cleveland thought the whole matter had resulted from political fight and that the legislature ought to keep hands off. One rorce was asking the legislature to kill the lease sys- tenn and another as urgently insisting that it be continued. To him it looked like just move to give some man platform to run for office on later. Representative Grant of Jackson was in favor of acting at once to forever abolish the system, and in reply to the revenue feature of the question showed that more revenue could be produced for the state by the convicts working on the farm than by being hired out.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Stepbrother Kills Girl.

Eureka Sprilgs.-Word has been received from Beaver, small settle ment ten miles west of Eureka Springs, of the tragic death of Miss Grace Weddington in her home. The young girl was i'll and was lying on a bed
 when her stepbrother, Gray Dunlap, entered the house on his return from hunting trip. The young man step ped to the bedside, shotgun in hand, to inquire as to his sisters condition, when gust of wind blew the door against the gun, discharging it. The charge lodged in the girls head.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Mayors Son Held Up on Way Home.

Fayetteville-About 9:3O o'clock at night Bruce Rollins, aged IS years, son of Mayor Rollins of Fayetteville, was sandbagged and robbed while re- turning from town to his home. The culprits secured little over $5 from their victim. Two blows were struck. The first one was warded off, but the last was effective. While the blow was a severe one, no serious effects are anticipated
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Prospects Are Flatterinu.

Prescott.-Reports from over this section indicate good crops of all kinds this year. Good rains have been had in nearly all sections, and plant ing is far in advance of last year. Nearly all the farmers have finished planting corn and oat sowing has been about completed. One commendahle feature which is noticeable among the farmers of this section is the atten- tion given to stock raising.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Farm for White Convicts.

Little Rockville penltentiary board adopted resolution asking the legia- lature to authorize an expenditure of S1O0,O00 to purchase a criminal farm to be worked exclusively by white con- victs. The board renewed a contract with w. l.. Reaves for the lease of 200 convicts for ninety days. Governor Donaghey opposed the renewal of the contract
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
To Put Legislators on Salaries.

Representative Scrimpshires joint resolution placing the members of the general assembly on salaries was called up and referred to the commit teen on constitutional amendments. It provides that the salaries of the legislators shall be $1,000, with 10 cents per mile mileage and $2 per day additional for the speaker of ths house and president of the senate. Representative Brown offered an amendment reducing the salary to $750, which was also referred to the committee.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Makes Capital Punishment Optiona
 With Jury,

Makes Capital Punishment Optiona l
 With Jury.
 The Partain bill, which has passed the house, gives juries the option of assessing the death penalty or life imprisonment on convictions for mur- der in the first degree The measure was stubbornly fought and ably de tended. The fight against the bill was led by MT. Barker and seconded by Representatives Going of Poinsett Henley of Baxter, Hurst of Washing ton and Bellamy of Lawrence. The chief opposition raised was that to do away with capital punishment would invite mob law and thus cheap en the courts of the country. That the fear of death as punishment is all that deterS many from commit law of an eye for an eye and tooth for tooth is just law.
 In defending his measure MT Par tain called attention to the great number of acquitted and so few con- victions in murder cases and assigned as reason that juries are loath to take a mans life and will turn him loose before they will assess such penalty, although they may believe him to be guilty, while if they were authorized to impose a less barbarous punishment many convictions would occur where the accused are allowed to go free and be menace to society. I kz Little of Mississippi and Brown of Cleveland also made strong speeches in support of the bill
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
prenopder.pce of Evidancs

Sorry" said the constable, "but I'll have to arrest ye-you been drivin' along at the rate of 50 miles an hour" !"
 You are wrong, my friend" said the driver. T wasn't, and here's a ten-dollar bill that says I wasn't
 All right" returned the constable, pocketing the money. With Il to one against me I ain't goin' to subject the county to tn expense of a trial" -Harper's Weekly.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Conger May Head Central College.

Conway.-The executive board of Central College has announced tho election of Dr. John w. Conger of Little Rock to the presidency of the college, to succeed President w. W. Rivers, whose resignation was tender. ed last week. Dr. Conger is known throughout the state as one of the most energetic and efficient school men that Arkansas ever had.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Advance for IeIeoraphers

Chicago-Wage differences between the Illinois Central railroad and It's telegraphers were adjusted, and the key men win an advance in salary ap proXimating $60 man a year. The total increase granted is $79,204 a year, which, it was stated at the rail road offices, would be about evenly divided between the 1,500 telegrapners working for the road.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Farmer Suffers Loss of S18,O0O.

Pine Bluff, Ark-Sixty-eigh head of fine mules, $500 bushels of corn. 25 tons of hay, tool house, stable and all contents were destroyed by fire on Leo M. Andrews place, ,ix miles east of Pine Bluff. The total loss is $1S,000, with no insurance The origin of the fire has not been learned
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Accept Depot Plans.

Rogers. - Superintendent Tylers plans for the new Frisco depot at Rogers have been accepted by the committee, and work will begin on the construction of same abouteAugust 1. The new depot will be built of brick and stone and will be a handsome structure, 149 feet long and thirty feet wide.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Names Deputy Prosecutor.

SheTidan.-J. s. Utley of Benton, who has been appointed by Governor Donaghey as prosecuting attorney ot this district, to fill the unexpired term of Judge J. B. Wood, who was cut off in the new district recently created by the legislature, has appointed Robert R. Posey of Sheridan as deputy pros ecuting attorney of Grant county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
The Spanish Cabinet Resiqns.

Madrid-The4 cabinet of Premier Canalejas has resigned. The resigna- ton was due to dilemma in which the ministry was placed by the de- bate on the Republican motion in ia vor of a revision of the court-martial, which resulted in the condemnation Of Francisco Ferrer, founder of the modern school
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

The masculine part of the world Is kicking against the proposed new fashion of tight trousers. Men with fat legs object on the score of com fort; men with thin legs object on the score of betrayal and men whose legs give an optical demonstration of the concfave or convex revolt at being made guys. But we will have to come to 1t; unless we are so revolutionary As to disregard the fashion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Perfect Reunion Plans,

Little Rock.-The program for the exercises of the Confederate reunion were completed by the selection of Major George l.. Basham to deliver the address of welcome for the local Confederate veterans, and Professor II. s. Hartzog on the part of the Sons of Veterans. A meeting of physicians was called to perfect the medical de- partment to be observed during the re- union, of which Dr. J. H. Lenow will be chief, Dr. Milton Vaughan in charge trained nurses service and P. H. Reu- bel, ambulance service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
An Old Man Bitten by Rabid Doq.

Wynne.-W. J. Wood, an old man residing within two miles of this city, was bitten by a mad dog and taken to Memphis for treatment The dog was killed just after inflicting the wound on MT. Wood, and as far as can be learned here, had bitten no one else. The wound made by the dog was quite serious one
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Denied Ruef Petition.

San Francisco.-The state supreme court denied the petition of Abraham, Ruef for rehearing on the motion vacating it's original order to rehear his appeal against the judgment and sentence of the trial court sentencing him to fourteen years Imprisonment on a charge of bribery.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

A minister in Washington state reused the feminine population by saying that women are worse liars than men. He has no exceptions, since the protests began to come in, that they are going to lie like ladies in expressing their opinion of him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Sends Draft for $1O.OOO.

Fort Smith.-In compliance with an urgent appeal from the state for funds Chief Clerk Thompson of the sheriffs office mailed to State Treasurer John W. Crockett bank draft for $10,0O0 as part of the states portion of taxes collected in the Fort Smith dis trict
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Robbers Get SAG. .OO0

St. tersburg.-Robbers held up Q train at Widsow, a small station on the Warsaw and Granica line and se- cured $40,000, which was to have been used for the payment of railroad em- ployes. Two passengers were wounded by the robbers, who escaped
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
For Constitutional Convention.

Representative Martin of Faulkner introduced a bill calling for a consti- tutional convention, to convene in the state capital November 27, 1911. The bill calls for an election of del. egates on the 5th day of September next. Each county is to have one del egate, while several of the larger counties are allowed one to three ex- tra. One delegate is to be chosen from each congressional district and two from the state at large Each member is to receive $500, regardless Of the length of time the convention may continue, and $S0,0O0 is appropri- ated to defray the expense.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Iron Mountain May Build.

Van Buren.-With the approach Of the completion of the Fort Smith-Van Ruren free bridge it is currently re, ported that the Iron Mountain railroad will within the next sixty days begin operations to erect a handsome new passenger station at the foot of lief ferson street.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Senate Passes State Game Law.

After the hottest debate of the ses- sion the game law was passed in the senate by vote of 15 to II. It pro- vides for the appointment by the gov ernor of state game warden, who in turn appoints ten deputies in vari- ous sections of the state. The salary of the game warden is to be $2,400 and the salaries of the deputies $1 200 Under the provisions of the bill they must make their salaries out of the license collected from nonresident hunters and from fees made from the enforcement of the law.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

A St. Louis woman left instructions in her will that her dog should be shot, and buried after her death. Thus do we gradually climb up from the days when men caused their wives to be buried with them.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Builds $1o,ooo Cotton Gin.

Scranton.-A. F. Kincade has closed the contract, all papers being signed up, for a cotton gin to be erected here at cost of $10,OO0 He also has asked for franchise for an electric system.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

read in the papers the other day of man who got divorce because the woman he married was a pick pocket. It seems to me that is eS- tablishing something of precedent What wife isn't?
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

: A Massachusetts alienist says that everyone sometime in life Is on the verge of insanity. The smart ones are those who manage to make this pe- riod connect with crime, so as to get the benefit of the latter with the for mer as an excuse.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Katy Shops Open Again.

Sedalia, Mo.-Work has been re- sumed in the shops of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway here. Sev- eral hundred men have been idle since March "A, following disagreement as to the working schedule
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

A fat mems club in New England has discovered that few fat men are criminals, and that most good-hearted and right-minded men tend to take on flesh, for they are naturally men of stout hearts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

McAIister Is Found Guilty of Murder.
 Forrest City, Ark.-The jury in the case of c. w. McAlister, who has been on trial for a week on a charge of murdering B. F. Kirby in August, 1910, brought in verdict of murder in the first degree.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Second Tuberculosis Patient Cured

Booneville.-The second cure of tu- berculosis at the recently established state sanitorium here is repofted in the case of Miss May Zufall of Van Buren, Ark. She was discharged, after being confined in the sanitariuin less than six weeks.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Boy of 16 Files Divorce Suit

Fort Smith.-George E. Hood. aged 16, filed suit for divorce from Anna Hood. His petition contains only one charge-that he was not legally able to contract marriage when he secured the license.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Plague Is Severe Tn Java.

msterdam.-Reports of a serious outbreak of the plague are coming from the southeastern part of Java It is stated that $50 cases, of which 224 proved fatal, have occurred in va rious districts there.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

A chicken in Ohio has swallowed s200 diamond ring and it's owner re- fuses to have the culprit killed. The only way out of it is to set the chick en in ring and wear 1t.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Girl students are smarter than men" opines the president of Vassar college. But men made better foot ball players, and what Is college without a football team?
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

The Marys of England are combin- ing for the purpose of buying Queen Mary a coronation gift. The Queen stands chance to get manicure set or a photograph album.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Dates for Meeting Fixed.

Fort Smith.-The Commercial League announces the dates for the annual convention here of the Arkansas Med ical Association as May g, 10, II and 12.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

An Evansville, Ind, widow has just annexed her ninth husband Massa- chusetts spinsters may be informed, if they wish to have particulars, that she Is 70 years of age-and wealthy.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

The report that German plumber has been raised to the Prussian nobil- ity by the kaiser leads us to believe that some foreign correspondent has been hitting the pipe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

A Chicago lady wants divorce be- cause her husband shut off her charge account at the department stores. It probably comes under the head of cruel ana inhuman treatment.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Pittsburg woman wants a divorce because her husband treats her sister too affectionately. Yes, younger sis ter; why ask superfous questions?
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Hopkins professors have discovered that water is valuable anesthetic. Before long someone may prove that it is equally good for drinking pun poses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

prominent railroad man says that Europe leads the United States in the number of railroad wrecks. She's welcome to the prize for this line of endeavor.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Two French vaudeville critics re- gently fought duel. They should have stuck to the pen, which in the ory at least Is considered mightier, anyhow
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

yassar college has celebrated her f1ftieth birthday, and has silenced all cynical critics by not claiming to be a day younger than she really Is.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

There is no use in fighting the 1n- eyitable. 4 prominent college Is add ing to it's courses one to teach men how to cook.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

woman of S4, living on Long 1s- land, saws her own wood. And no body rebukes her for entrenching on mans sphere of activities.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Now that Dr. Wiley has taken unto himself wife we are curious to know whether she can make the pies that mother used to make.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07
Severe Critic.

Alice-I like Tom immensely and he's very much the gentleman; but he does like to talk about himself!
 Grace-Yes, dear, your knight hath a thousand Ps.-Puck
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Milliners tell us that small hats will be the fashion this year, but it Is not likely that the prices will be any small CT than usual
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

No divorced woman or actress who has married a peer will be presented at the English court. This is very hard on the actresses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Household troubles; Headache. Tooth ache, Earache, Stomach ache. Hamlins Wizard Oil cures these aches and pains so why don't you keep a bottle in the house
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Germany has ordered another Zeppe- lin airship. Germany must have de cided to keep on trying until she gets a good one.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

When the beehive is ready there will be plenty of bees to make honey.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

Edison has just lost 35-year-old suit. It ought to be out of style by this time, anyhow.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

A plumber has become a Prussian lord, and the ice men of Berlin are Jealous.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

The Elberta peach crop and the AL berta wheat crop are friendly rivals, and both are full of promise this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

The Czar of Russia has bought newspaper. Now, he'll get acquainted with some real troubles.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

It's no use church advertising the Bible when 1t is dodging its bills.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-04-07

It is possible to buy cement house with roof garden for $2,500. We sup pose the cellar would be extra.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19
SLACK WIRE PERFORMER
AN ARTIST

The -.a,k wire artist who performed ss tae Eagle saloon last evening. VIII rar.af hIs tricks again tFIs eveusrg.
 All who witnessed the young man perform his featz clam he is the best wh" sEsr came North. The event be- Ing free th" Eagle Will h,. packed this evening at o'clock
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19
SEEN AND HEARD

Moller of MoiI-r N Inc, 8 setting used to his new stor, formerly u.,u. pied by the Northwestern Comm-r, ,a. Company. The store up on the corner IS closed and a large sign has been placed In the windows iuforrulus the people he has moved into hi- new guar ters down town
 W. E. Bartholomew, rhe popular clerk with the Northwestern Commer- eisl Company for many years. is nos with the Snake River Grocery
 The steamship Senator Is expected this evening but il may be toward morning when the boat drops anchor
 number of old timers departed Yu the Northwestern, people who have mol been out for years.
 The food supply for Nome his Rlu- Ter is not liable to run short for all the merchants have put in a soodly supply not caring to have shortag, such as was experienced last sprlng
 The children were enjoying thu good skating yesterday afternoon. but the rain had to come on and Sppn their pleasure also the lee
 The wind ID affairs ot the .pen sea son are being given. and the dance given by the A. B.'s Tuesday evening proved very popular.
 On Friday night the Federated church will give s~mI-farewell en- tertainment for the open season and several who will tske part win leave for the states. A large number af ps,- pie are going from the alynuce sale Of tickets and the entertainment uU be one of the best given here in Nome. iu
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19

D.. Mr. aud Mr-. F. N. Redwood. M.- Han.u Lush Cha- Nuessler, n-,or Carlson Mrs Frank Roach $. S.ppa.o Prank Ftzmar,yu. Alexander Aa.n 'p, Benjamin. J. T Mcintosh and aHr Ea Taruutzer. Harry F. Da- si-. Nr- s Curtis Nr- E. E. spin u} }. MnHal.tt T AI Glove, Mrs. .' E. Uatt.-aeIa \ J prItehard j.. J.. co., j. A Westhy. N. e. David. ID. G. T Mu"r. char.,- H.r~cun,rg. Max t,gs.ha.r- Wm kahln B M Nc C.nu. Mrs E Harris llr-. t. W. Mn.r. Mike Hayden Nr-. pauu. B. Reed q J Leeds. \ F. nnau nr, Z...... r.t, i..r~.m P. x Wood. e. \ Mn,M E. M Ha,Ew-I. AIr- AL Alal J. I- Goodwin. Mrs. C. l. Clark. E. T M"utg"uoy W. q Edwards. w. Law- Sah-. KJ,Izb-rg and Iil steer eag
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19
LARGE PASSENGER
 LIST NORTHWESTERN

The steamship Northwestern ai tle Alaska Steamship Company 4.pa.,,d last evening with large load ul pa-- seugers from Nome and sL Michael The men employed by the Northern Navigation Company. on the Yukon river during the summer season. took passage on the boat, which made a special trip To relieve the congestion.
 Many Nomeltcs departed ou tho steamer for the outside a number be- lieving they are quitting the country for good. or at least they SO reported
 The following Is the passenger list.
 Mrs. Roy Davenport. Christian I,,r- son, Mrs. A Gibson and children. r. A kleaver Prank Ric,. G F. Blair Ed Lacey. N H LaSuurd Mug >H- son. Geo r. Waring C. A iaylr. L. II. Eisenlohr, W S Trust Mrs. Code. Mir. and Mrs. F. W. QuIgley. Wm w..
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19

t.l. particular l,ue Of work
 The Clark Company win al-o - fa.r last show Hf th.. season on Saturday night. s" O.. events are fall- H- thick and fast
 Three more steamers tu depart Tor th. outside then th, large ice Hoes and co" ,uug winter The Senator. CorwIn and Victoria. not counting the Dux- bury and nue 0r two other vessels. They ".I take out s Iarg. number of people. hat the camp VIII have nearly The sam" number a. last Wln- ter
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19
END OF SEASON SALE.

Of Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases. If you are going out or need . good Trunk, Bag or Suit Case this is your oppor- tunlty 10 save 20 per cent on the price. S6.oo Trunk, Bag or Suit Case SAYS $500 Trunk. Bag or Suit Case ... se.5o 5000 Trunk. Bag or Suit Case s7.75 Sl2.oo Trunk, Bag or Suit Case $500 $500 Trunk. Bag or suti Case s1t.5o 5000 Trunk, Bag or Suit Case sts.oo S25.oo Trunk, Bag or Suit Case $500 5000 Trunk, Bag or Suit Case s22. 50
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19

Visiting Cards at Nugget Office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-10-19
SENATOR DUE Tals EVENING.

The steamship Senator of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company was heard from last evening and Inc captain stated he expected to reach Nome sometime during the night Ten o'clock being the hoar set. but the vessel may arrive sooner ar later according 10 the condition nf the sea she encounters .a ths boat hears the land