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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
TARIFF REFORM
 NOW UP TO TAFT
COALITION INTENDS TO LEAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DELAY
 WITH PRESIDENT.
Taft Accredited With Being as De- fermined as Ever to Veto Bills
 That Are Passed.

hington.-General tariff legisla- ton at this session of congress, so as to leave the responsibility for any delay in tariff revision squarely upon the president, is the slogan of the Democratic Progressive Republican coalition in the senate and the Dem ocrats in the house. The president is accredited with being as determined as ever to veto any tariff bill passed by congress prior to the submission of the report of the tariff board to congress at the regular session in December.
 Meantime, the Democrats, continu- ing to press their revision measures, are wondering what the president will do when the wool bill, emerging from conference with lower duties than the LaFollette final compromise, goes to the White House for approv- al or veto. It is the most remarkable situation with respect to tariff legis- lation that has arisen in a long pe- riod. Despite the apparently author itative declarations that the president will refuse to place his approval on the tariff bills, some of the Demo- crats, even Speaker Clark, still ex- nress the opinion that the president may yet approve revision legislation The Democratic leaders, encouraged by the effective results of the combi- nation of their party With the insur- gent Republicans in the senate, are becoming more confident that the tariff schedules passed by the house will go through the senate in some form.
 The wool tariff revision will be in conference early in the week, and compromise measure on the basis of 30 per cent ad valorem on raw wool will be reported out probably The combined Democrat-Insurgent Repub- lican forces are confident it will run the gauntlet of both houses and be the first revision measure to go to the president as the test of his veto disposition.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
EIGHT COUNTIES DELINQUENT.
State Auditor lobe Threatens the
 Hardly Ones.

tdfuy OneS.
 Little Rock.-State Auditor lobe has notified the collectors of eight counties that unless they make set dement's with the state at once he will dispatch messengers to the county seats for explanations. The tardy counties are Clay, Craighead Little River, Miller, Perry, Pope, Yell and St. Francis. The sheriff of St. Fran cis has notified the auditor that he can make his settlement most any time, but the department has heard nothing from any of the other col lectors. Of the counties that have settled fifty-one have been given quietus.' Fifteen are tied up over small deficiencies in their settlements or on account of small balances due to unreturned polls, etc. It is prob able that the counties yet to pay will not add more than $35.00 or $40, ,OO0 to the general revenue fund, if that much. There is at present about $100,000 in that fund, so that, with Il the counties heard from, there 'ill not be to exceed $150,000 in the general fund on final settlement.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
State Capitol 1 News Notes 1
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COTTON HULLS ARE EXEMPT, BUT CORN CHOPS MUST
 PAY.
Attorney General NorWood Rules on the Feed Stuffs Tax
 Measure.

That the new commercial feed stuffs law passed by the last legislature does not apply to cotton seed hulls but does apply to corn chops is the holding of Attorney General Norwood, in an opinion rendered following a request by Commissioner of Agriculture Sloan that the new act be construed on these two important points.
 This ruling is particularly important to manufacturers of the products in question, as it means that an inspec- ton fee of 25 cents per ton will be required on all corn chops sold in the state, but relieves the manufacturers, jobbers, agents, etc, from the pay ment of the inspection fee on cotton seed hulls. Considering the vast amount of these products handled in Arkansas, the ruling becomes of especial interest
 In construing the act, Mir. Nor wood holds that the object to be ac complished by a law must be consid- ered and that it would be unreason- able to presume that the lawmakers intended to declare cottonseed hulls concentrated feeding stuff or to "re- quire what is apparently useless in spection."
 AS to corn chops, Mr. Norwood thinks that the law clearly intended that the provisions requiring inspec- tion of crushed ear corn should apply to crushed shelled corn (chops) as we'll
 Soon after Commissioner Sloan came into office the question of tax on feed stuffs came up and in reply to direct inquiry by interested par ties he ruled that hulls should be paid on at the rate carried by other products. There was considera ble objection to this ruling, and Commis- sioner Sloan sent the matter to the office of the attorney general for an opinion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
STEEL PRODERS
 AFTER MORGAN
HE WILL PROBABLY BE SUBPOE- NaED ON HIS RETURN
 FROM EUROPE.
M.SchaWb Also Wanted Later-WilI Be Asked to Tell of Steel Prices.
 Stanley Gets New Data.

New York.-It was made known of representatives committee of in Guiry into the United States Steel Cor poration that the committee is now very desirous of hearing personally from J. Pierpont Morgan with regard to the absorption of the Tennessee Coal & Iron Company by the steel | corporation in 1907. That subpoena will be issued within a few days for Charles NJ. Schwab, former president of the United States Steel Corpora tion, also was made known Mr. Schwab has just returned from Flu rope.
 Since so many important witnesses have defended MT. Morgan for his part in the negotiations which led to the consummation of the Tennessee Coal tS Iron requirement. by the steel corporation, the desire of members of the committee to hear MT. Morgan
 
 attorney for Oliver Payne, who first urged that Mir. Morgan be called in to suggest the Tennessee purchase by the steel trust, strongly defended Mr. Morgan before the committee and de- nounced intimations that a conspiracy existed at that time. MT. Ledyard also intimated in his testimony that an effort was being made in the investi- gation to manufacture political capi- tai.
 'The best man to defend J. Pierpont Morgan for his part in the Tennessee Coal & Iron transaction,'' said Chair man Stanley, lis MT. Morgan himself. l sincerely hope Mr. Morgan's engage ments in Europe will not deter him from appearing before the investiga- ton is concluded. Mir. Morgans own story of that transaction and the mo- mentous events at the time of that financial panic and the effect of the steel stock transfer in the midst of it are certain to be of great value"
 That the great New York financier will be subpoenaed to appear before the committee when he does return there now seems little doubt.
 MT. Schwab will be examined prin- cipally about steel prices and the steel corporation's power in steadying the market prices of steel products throughout the country.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
DENY AUTHORITY
 OF NORWOOD
SAYS THAT HE HAS NO RIGHT TO BRING SUIT TO REDUCE
 THE RATES.
Since the Suit Was Filed Many Com.
 panies Have Reduced the Rates.

Little Rock.-Answer to the com plaints filed by Attorney General Nor wood with the interstate commerce commission charging that the express companies operating in Arkansas and carrying Arkansas consignments are maintaining excessive rates have been filed with the state legal depart , ment by several of the express con- panies. Copies of the answers have been received at the attorney gener- ais office.
 Among those received is that of the Wells-Fargo Express Company, which attacks the right of the attorney gen eral to bring the suit. Each com pany files it's own answer, some set ting out one answer and others another, but all of them are brief. Attorneys for the companies reside in New York City.
 Attorney General Norwood is not inclined to coincide with the Wells Fargo contention that he has no right to institute action against the con- panies. He would have the right on ly and very little weight is attached to this defense by the state legal de- partment.
 In his complaint before the inter- state commerce commission MT Nor wood charged that express companies operating in this state are charging from 25 to 75 per cent greater rates on Arkansas business than on other business, such being a discrimination against Arkansas points.
 Since the filing of these suits many Of the companies have given notice of general express rate reductions throughout the country. What effect this will have on the Arkansas litiga- tion is not known yet, nor has any date been set by the interstate com merce commission upon which the suits may be heard.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Posse CVerzealous.

MuskGgee, Okla.-A telegram mes- sage from Weeletka states that the eagerness of citizens to avenge the murder of Ray Boatright and the criminal assault upon his wife has probably been the means of the as- sassin making his escape. Five hun dred armed men swarming over the scene made it impossible for blood hounds to keep the trail They fol- lowed trail up the mountain side to a cave where a hat, coat and shirt were found The men, following the dogs. seized the garments to make identification, but failed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Rival Forces Clash in Mexico

El Paso, TeXas.-Open warfare be- tween the followers of Lores Magon, the Los Angeles Socialist, and the soldiers of Maderos army of libera- tion came at the T. o. ranch, seventy five miles south of Sierra Blanca, Texas, in Chihuahua A band of sev- enty-five Magonistas raided the T. O.
 ranch, owned by Morris & Co.,, pack CTS, of Chicago. All of the employees, including five of the American fore men, were taken prisoners by the So- cialistic soldiers a-d were being held when the provisional soldiers arrived.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Cholera Fear OWindling.

New York.-Further encouragement to the belief that the danger of an invasion of cholera is now small, came with the arrival of an Italian liner reporting "all we'll" The vessel IS the Duke di Genoa from Naples with 71 passengers in the cabins, 546 in the steerage and crew of 1SS men, and it was reported that none of the SO5 persons on board had been sick during the voyage. The steamer Der lin and Verona are still held in quar- antine. The patients in the quaran- tine hospital are improving, and there are no new cases.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Limit Is Up on August IS.

Evidently the people are well satis- fiod with the laws as passed by the last legislature, as up to this time they have not asked that any of these be referred to them for their opinion, as may be done under the initiative and referendum act. August 13 will com plete the 90-day limit in which bills can be submitted from the end of the regular session, and up to this time there has been but one petition filed with the secretary of state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Plume Saved; 8 Lives Are Lost.

Pecos, TeXas.-Efforts to save the Hume of the Barstow irrigation canal which crosses the Peccs river have cost the lives of three men, who fell into the raging flood. The Hume, it is believed has been saved thus avoid ing a loss of S100,000.
 Reports from Carlsbad, N. M, de- clare that the Pecos is on the worst rampage since 1904 The river. swol- len from rains, was made a raging torrent by a cloudburst. The railroad track was washed out for two miles. and service has not yet been restored.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Accused of Impersonation.

Fort Smith.-George w. Flood, aged 51, of Dallas, Texas, charged with i'm. personating government officer, who was arrested here last week by United States Deputy Marshal w. P. Dean on request of United States Mar shal Green of Dallas, was given a preliminary hearing before Commits sioner Armistead. He was bound over to the grand jury of the Dallas dis trict for the January term of court, and his bond was fixed at $1,000. This he was unable to give, and he was lodged in the government jail.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Saves Train With His Shirt.

Bellefontaine, Ohio.-With q shirt torn from his back, Robert Cook of Degraff Jagged the Big Four flyer at Quincy Curve, probably saving the 150 passengers aboard from death. The Quincy Curve is the sharpest on the Indianapolis division, and Cook, while walking along the track, dis covered a broken rail. He ripped off his shirt and, running half mile up the track, Jagged the train.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Standard Oil Wants Time.

St Louis.-A decree modifying the original order for the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company was filed in the United States circuit court here. The notifications extend until De- cember 21, the date for the dissolu- ton of the corporation. and the privi- lege of asking for more time should the company find itself unable to wind up its affairs by that time is granted
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Judne Forces Editor to ApoIoaize.

Dalton, Ga.-BecaNse of an editor ial which recently appeared in the Dalton Citizen, Judge Fite had Editor Shope arrested and forced him to apologize. The judge took excep- ton to the closing lines of the edi- torial, which read: Yet the people vote for Fite and keep him in office They do it on the grounds that they want to be amused when they attend court. Really, we think the. price too high, and suggest that for amusement the picture shows or circus be pre- ferred"
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Contracts in Dem and,

The superintendent of public in struction is having an increased de- mand for blank teachers contracts, which is due to the act passed by the fast legislature requiring that con tracts with the $500 teachers over the state be made in duplicate, one of which will go to the school board. one to the teacher and one to the county treasurer The county treas urer is to pay the salaries of teachers. in accordance with the contract filed with him, and cannot pay the war rants without copy of the contract, which will make it obligatory that signed contracts be made with the teachers Many teachers are employ ed in two schools a year and blanks are required for each contract.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
l-ona Drouth in Kentucky

Louisville, Ky.-In many sections of Kentucky, especially in the central and eastern part of the state, the worst drouth known in years is play ing havoc with the crops. In several counties streams and cisterns are dry and drinking water is scarce. Flem- ing has called on neighboring counties for help and 10000 barrels of water have been shipped there Tobacco and all other crops have been severely affected. It has been five weeks since any rain of consequence fell in cen tral Kentucky.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
General Fund Growino.

The general revenue fund in the state treasury has passed the $100,- 900 mark and is steadily increasing. Sheriff T. A. Norris of Sebastian county turned in sill, 1,504.42, of which amount $20,000 went to the general revenue fund, and the sheriff of Sharp county made a partial sediment of $13,540, about $3,000 of which was for the general revenue. In addition to these amounts several hundred dol lars were collected on the franchise tax. The treasury officials are being kept busy.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Rebels Surround Capital.

Port Au Prince.-The reyolutionists encompass the capital. President Si- mon appears to recognize the ineyit- able, but if he has left the palace, the fact is unknown. Gen. Leconte Is at the head of the invading forces, which has come within three miles of this city. In the crisis Simon has had the forethought to lease his pri- vate residence, situated in suburb, to a man named Archer, who is an American citizen, in order to insure its protection in case of pillage. Busi- ness is at standstill
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Mistrial in Murder Case.

Imboden, Ark.-The case of Pearl Smith, charged with the killing of Dr. o. w. Roberts at Reyno last win ter. which was tried at the July term of the Randolph circuit court at Pc cahontas, resulted in a mistrial, and has been continued until the January term of court On the final ballot. the iury stood II for conviction and one for acquittal. The case has attracted much attention, and has caused no little interest.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
$500 Pearl Found.

Black Rock, Ark.-H. Turner, while pearling in Black river, cut out 40 grain white ball pearl which he sold to Boswell Umstead of the firm of Ulmstead Bros., pearl buyers, for $500. Another pearl was sold by Dave Stark, negro, for $130, which was pur- chased by Henry Staus. A number of people are pearling on Black river and several smaller finds have been reported recently.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Real Money in Treasury.

There was about $80,OO0 in the general revenue fund at the close of business last week, which sum will be increased rapidly from now on. as the franchise tax has begun to come in, and there are more than a dozen counties to settle yet In the early part of the fall the railroad assess ments will begin to come in also. Treasurer J. W. Crockett will be obliged to hold the income derived from the automobile license law until the next legislature decides to what fund the money shall go, as the au- thors of the bill failed to provide fur ther than the money should be turn ed into the secretary of state
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Drajnaue Work Stops.

Harrisburg.-Th Deed Timber lake dredge boat has shut down on ac- count of low water and will not be operated again until the wet season begins. MT McWilliams has sold his contract fer the Brushy lake canal to other parties and they are now put ting in a big steel dredge to complete the contract
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04

Defaulting Banker Tires of Exile.
 San Francisco, Cal.-Carey A. Man ker, 65 years old, arose from his bed in water front lodging house here and surprised the proprietor by de claring: T am a fugitive banker from Pearl, III. I embedded $45, ,000 from the Bank of Pearl wrecked the institution. 1 am starving and I want to give myself up. have been hunt ed since 190S." Manker was turned over to the police.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Is Freed on the Unwritten Law.

Anson, Texas.-A verdict of not guilty was returned by the jury try ing Dr. J. M. Alexander, a physician of Abilene, Texas, on a charge of murder, for killing R. L. O'Neal of Milwaukee at Stamford, on June 20 Alexander objected to O'Nears atten- tions to Mrs. Alexander.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Cholera Cases in France.

Perpignan, Franee.-Several we'll defined cases of Asiatic cholera have occurred in the department of Herault with one death. The disease has been traced to fruit imported from Italy. The health authorities have taken all possible precautions and do not con slider that there is danger of the spread of the disease.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Newspaper Man Accused of Murder.

Memphis, Tenn.-A. NJ. Keisker, the sports editor of the Memphis Press, an afternoon paper, is held on the charge of having shot Wm. Schumme, a plumber, in local rooming house, inflicting wounds which caused the plumbers death soon after his re- moval to the hospital. The quarrel is said to have been over a woman.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Acquisition for Paul Ashton

A acquisition was sent to the gov ernor of Missouri for Paul Ashton, who is wanted in Washington county on charge of grand larceny. w. A. Gregg has gone to Missouri to escort the prisoner back
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Aaed Woman Travels Alone

Paragould.-Mrs. Sarah Yantis May, aged 80 years, of Clinton, Ky, is visit ing relatives in Paragould. Mrs. May, in spite of her advanced years, is one of the most active women in the SouSl. She travels all over the coun- try unattended.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Can't Save Empress of China.

Tokio.-It is believed that there is no hope of saving the Canadian Pa press of China, which struck on submerged rock of Ava peninsula While trying to make the port of Yo- kohoma.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
First Examiners Report.

The department of education re- ceiyed the first of the annual re- ports of the county examiners, which are required to be turned in before August 10. The report just received was by Joe George. county ex- aminer of Baxter county, and shows the valuation of school property to be $3,969, enrolment 1922, average daily attendance 1907, number of teachers 8S, number of school houses 63 and valuation of school property $33,035.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
choctaw Indian Lands to Be Sold.

Muskogee, Okla.-J. George Wright, commissioner of tfe Five Civilized Tribes, announces that 10000 acres of pine lands in the Choctaw Nation, containing 44,000000 feet of lumber, will be sold at Bohoma, McCurtain county, at public auction, October 31
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
May Fight Franchise Tax.

There is a rumor current to the effect that the four big railroads oper- ating in Arkansas, the Iron Mountain, Cotton Belt, Rock Island and Frisco, will bring spit to contest the fran
 chise tax law, statement of which is now being prepared. The tax commis- sioners stated that they had not re- ceived any intimation from the off cials of the four roads mentioned that there would be a contest, but it is known that S. H. West, general at torney for the Cotton Belt, with head quarters in St. Louis, has been making inquiries with a view of ascertaining the total assessment against these four companies, which has led some to believe that possibly the four roads will consolidate in suit to test the law and that MT. West is the leading counsel. The railway companies are working now upon preparing their statements for the tax commission, which has been found to be difficult work, owing to the fact that reports must be made by school districts, and the boundaries of these have been difficult to locate in some instances.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Postal Bank Doinq Nell.

Searcy.-The postal saving bank at this place is doing good business, according to Postmaster R. s. Coff- men,
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-04
Plural Lines Must Pay Tax.

The tax commissioners have return ed to the city from various parts of
 the state, where they have been as sisting the assessors in their work,
 and will be in the office for several days. The commissioners came in to hear the representatives of several i railroads, who are having difficulty in
 making their statements as required
 oy law, owing to the fact that assess
 ment by school districts is required
 which involves a vast amount of work
 the first year. It is announced at the office of the tax commission that all private as well as public telephone systems must pay the required tax There are many rural neighborhood | companies that are included in this
 ruling, which own the wire and tele- phones and few of which are incorpo-
 rated. These will be required to pay the assessment the same as other l telephone lines.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-09
Estate WEDDINGS

Announcement has been made of the
wedding of Miss Margaret Hall Of
Lansford and Sam Burk of near Max
bass to take place in the near future.
Miss billy Lanphear and George D.
Pells we're united in marriage at the
home of the groom's sister in Dick
inson, Wednesday morning, August 2.
The marriage of Miss Johanna Oal-
Leiser and Mathew Erhardt was SOL
emn.zed at St. Joseph's church in
Dickinson. Tuesday.
Mrs. Susanah Claybrock was re-
united to Albert Claybrook in the
Methodist church at Bantry, last
Thursday evening.
Wednesday evening at five O'Clock
occurred the wedding of Miss Anna
bel McCune and H. L. Spinney at the
home of the brides parents in Cando.
Miss Sarah Wright, formerly of
Cando, was married to Harry Coleman
at Williston, July %. They will make
their home at Minot.
Last Wednesday, Mr.. Robert Tidd
and Miss Hilda Gruwell, of Fleake
were united in marriage by the Rev.
Alex Douglas at the Congregational
parsonage at Mott.