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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
NUMBER 19.
DEATH CLAIMS
 FRED H. PHILLIPS
COMMISSIONER OF MINES, MAN. UFACTUREs AND AGRICuL-
 TURF SUCCUMBs.
Mir. Phillips Illness, Which Was Caused by Malaria and Rheuma-
 tjsm, Was of Short Duration.

Little Rock-After a brief lines lasting only a little more than week. Fred II. Phillips, state commis- sioner of agriculture, died at St Win cents Infirmary. His malady was di- agnosed as malarial fever. attended by acute articular rheumatism. Up un- til two weeks ago MT. Phillips attend cd directly to the duties of his office IS commissioner, although his health had been somewhat indifferent. Ten days ago he was forced to retire en- tirelv from the work of the office. He went to the infirmary, where he underwent treatment for the fever, which, ill the meantime, had seized upon him. Subsequently an acute rheumatic condition set up. eompli- eating the ease, and although he bat lied bravely for life, with times when it appeared that he had rallied finally and would recover. {, relapse occurred and death came suddenly,
 AIr Phillips was only g years oil, the youngest commissioner of agri- culture in the United States, and since the beginning of his tenure of office made rapid strides toward bringing the department to a condi- tion where the bureau is proving or immeasurable benefit to the farmer Late in February of this year he be gan sending out weekly letters on subjects of practical benefit to the farmers. These have been published regularly in the newspapers Of Ar ansas. It was he who started the bread and meat campaingn," his idea being that every farmer should raise his own bread and meat, in stead of planting nothing but cotton.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
"BuIIpen" Slides Down Mountain

buIlPen oliueS DoWn Mountaln.
 Waynesville, N. C.-Four convicts were killed, 12 seriously injured and 14 convicts and three guards slightly injured in the collapse of "bullpen" near Waterville, N. C., in the heart of the Smokies, the only remaining mountain pass to the East. The pen was built entirely of heavy logs, and the weight of the roof caused it to collapse The structure slid down the mountain side for 65 feet The fact that every convict was burdened with ball and chain rendered the vic tins helpless, and is responsible for the great number of injured
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Fire Causes S5o.ooo Loss.

Leslie.-Fire destroyed the Linker hub factory and swept through the Williams Cooperage Company's yards here. It destroyed several thousand slaves of the heading oil house. The loss amounts to $50,000 covered by insurance The barrel plant barely escaped, and at one time it was thought the cooperage office was doomed
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Edgar Cooke Is a Free Man.

Cincinnati, Ohio. = Not guilty" was the verdict returned by the jury trying the case of Edgar $. Cooke of Chicago, who was charged with em- bezzling $24,00O from the Big Four railroad. The trial was the last of three in connection with the S643 900 shortage of Charles l.. Warriner, Gin einnati treasurer of the road, who is serving a siX-year sentence in the Ohio penitentiary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Contract for New Jail Is et

Benton.-The contract for the new jail building for Saline county was awarded to a local construction com. pany for S13 500. The building is to be completed in five months. It will be a two-story red brick, modern in every respect, including electric lights, waterworks, bath rooms and steam heat. No woodwork of any kind will be used in the construction, and the roof will be of tile
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
To UnvelI ". 0. ". Monuments

Helena,-At the specially called me, ting of the local camp of w. o. w. for the purpose of discussing mat. ters in general as pertaining to this order, and also to decide upon a day for the "unveilins ceremony" of the four monuments recently erected in Maple Hill cemeter: here, Sunday, July ?, was the day selected by the or ganization, One of more speakers will be secured for the day, which promises to be of great interest.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
GUARDIAN IS NOT AN AGENT
Arkansas Supreme Court Rules There
 Is Difference in Term.

Arkansas Supreme Court Rules There
 Is Difference in Term.
 Little Rock, Ark.-That a guardian is not an agent in the common and accepted sense of that term, and par ticularly as applied in Kirby's Digest of the Statutes of Arkansas, is the holding of the State Supreme Court ip an opinion handed down in the case of H. A. Parker vs. Earle Wilson, from Monroe chancery court
 It was not an unanimous opinion, however, Chief Justice McCulloch taking sharp issue as to this construc- tion of the term in a dissenting opin- ion. The case involved the right of guardian to a stay of judgment, after judgment had been entered against him in favor of his ward
 Parker was guardian for Wilson, and a judgment had been entered against him. He contended that he was entitled to stay of judgment Counsel for Wilson contended that under the sections of the statutes Parker would be prohibited from SC, curing such stay as the section pro vides, among other things, that the agent may be entitled to a stay of execution on a judgment rendered for delinquncy, etc. The provision, ac- cordinG to Wilson's counsel, applied to Parker because he was a guardian, and therefore, as said counsel con- strued his relation to his ward, Parker was an agent.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
cattIemen to Meet at San Antonio

San Antonio, TeXas.-Secretary Henry M. Taylor of the International Cattlemen's Association issued call for a meeting in San Antonio during the International Fair next Novem- Der. The object of the association is to secure uniform live stock sanitary regulations on the part of the gov and Canada
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
clarksvilIe VIII Own Lighting Plant.

Clarksville.-At a mass meeting at the court house, it was decide. to put in a municipal lighting plant, a sew craze system and waterworks. The plan is to purchase from Col. E. T. Mcconnell the wires and poles of the old plant, which was burned in Jan uary. The work will be commenced in a few days and will be completed in six months.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Federal Grand Jury Is Busy

Fort Smith.-The federal grand jury here indicted Charles Wilson and Thomas Fern, charged with dynamit. ing the safe in the postoffiee at Bonneville, Logan county, March % last. Indictments were also retarned against Mrs. Margaret Brannon Of Mena and her son, Bert, charged with "bootlegging," and Sam Collier of this city on a like charge. The woman is i'll at her home in Mena with small. pOX
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
A Rich Cotton caroo Is Saved

Norfolk, Va.-When the hatches on the Italian steamer Mongibello were opened it was found that the fire in the hold had been eXtlnguished. The Mongibello is bound to Genoa. She carries a cargo or cotton, oil, phosphate and palm leaves, valued at $500,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Shot While Trying to Make Peace.

Magnolia, Ark.-Dr. w. H. Horn, well-known physician, was shot three times at Taylor, near here, by Tom Franks, while attempting to play the part of peacemaker. Franks and a man named Picker became engaged in an altercation, and Dr. Horn ran up and grabbed Pickler's arm with the intention, it is supposed, of stop ping the fight. Franks and Dr. Horn had trouble previous to this incident, and it is supposed that Franks ex- pected Dr. Horn to take hand in the affair, and accordingly shot him three times with a revolver.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
"Trust Bustinoy Comes Hiob

ashington.-"Trust busting'' cost the government $S45,1S4 in disburse- ments to special assistants to the at- torney general and to district attor- neys between March 5, 1909, and May 31, 1910, according to a report which the department of justice has just transmitted to Chairman Beall of the house committee on expenditures in that department.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
To Investiqate Postal System.

Washington.-The senate passed the Bourne resolution authorizing an investigation of the postal system of the United States and to determine what changes are necessary in the present methods. The investigation is to be made by the senate commit tee on postoffices and post roads, with especial attention to the possible establishment of parcels post.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Ohio SoIons Are Indicted.

Columbus, Ohio.-Indictmen have been returned against State Senator Andrews and Rodney J. Diegle, who are jointly accused of having solicited bribes Diegle was assistant ser geant at arms of the senate. Other indictments against legislators are said to be pending.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Starts a New Newspaper.

Cotter.-A newspaper to be known as the Norfolk Times will make it's initial appearance this week. It will be published at Norfolk, small town about eight miles east of here This makes five papers for Baxter county, The new paper will be edited by F,. Moss, formerly of Leola, Ark
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Convicts Rescue Family.

Quitman, Ga.-William Lewis, q farmer, and his family owe their lives to convicts working on the road, who rescued them from their burning home. Some of the conyicts saw the Lewis house burning and, breaking away from the guards, hurried to the rescue. They aroused the members of the sleeping family and carried the drowsy children to safety. A movement has been started to obtain a pardon for the convicts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Railroad Winner in Suits.

TeXarkana.-The cases of the state of Arkansas against the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern hallway Company, claiming penalties aggre- gating about $40,000 for failure to provide shelter for its yard en- ployes at this place, ended in the circuit court in a victory for the defendant.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Blue and Gray to Meet in Memphis

Memphis, Tenn.-At a meeting for organization of the Fall Festival As sociation, and accepting the charter, unanimous decision was reached by members of the festival committee to hold in connection with the festival. September 26, 27 and 2S, a meeting of the Blue and the Gray. Confeder- ate veterans and G. A. R. members the country over will be invited. There will be no attempt at a joint reunion, but the idea will be to bury the hatchet between the "old boys" who fought each other 50 years ago
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
File Transcript in Damage Sui

A transcript has been filed In the case of the Stuttgart & Rice Belt Railroad vs. Frank Kocurek. This is an appeal from the southern division of the Prairie circuit court, in which Kocurek was granted $4,0S0 damages to land over which the railroad runs. Kocurek alleges that seven acres Of his land are rendered unfit for rice cultivation without the erection of costly machinery through the fact that the right of way lies over it and that he is further damaged by hay. Ing had his shade trees cut down.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Former Governor Knott Is Dead

Lebanon, Ky. - George Proctor Knott, former governor of Kentucky, and prominent for many years in con- gress, died at his home in this city at the age of S2 years. He had been enfeebled and partially blind several years.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Establish Plate Glass Rates.

Washington.-In the case of the Memphis Freight Bureau against the St Louis & San Francisco railroad and other carriers, the defendants were ordered to put into effect by August 1 the 35cent rate on plate glass from Missouri points.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Senator Lorimer Will Fiqht liar,

Washington. n.-Senator Lorimer Of Illinois, who came to Washington to vote on the popular election of sen ators resolution, is to return to Chi. cago immediately. He announced his willingness to appear before the Lorimer election Investigating com mittee on his own behalf. The sena. tor is preparing to fight the case wig. orously. He said he had retained as his counsel former Judge Eldridga Henecy, who looked after his inter ests in the previous senate investi gation,
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
 New Life Conopanv.

The secretary of state issued charter to the Mid-Continental Life Insurance Company of Muskogee, Okla, new company. It's assets are placed at $293,000, capital stock S2SS,. 900 and surplus $49,000 Joseph l.. Duncan of Fort Smith is named as state agent and agent for service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
S5,0OO,OOo Worth of Timber Burned

Victoria, B. C.-The destructive forest fire in Hokkaido province, Japan, briefly reported by cable May 20, ragged 13 days and burned an inn mense area, causing a timber loss estimated at S5,0OO,000, according to reliable advices just received here.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Good News Bay Is Well Named.

Nome, Alaska.-A stampede is on to the Good News Bay district south of the Kuskogwim, where rich placer grounds have been discovered. SeV- eral hundred prospectors have gone from the Iditarod and many are going from ho re.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
ElaVti Has a ReVolution.

Kingston, Jamaica.-Advices re- ceived here by mail describe condi- tions in the northern part of Hayti as serious. Fighting there has been desperate, the government forces have been scattered, and the rebels are having things their own way.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
One Brother Kills Another in Quarrel

One Brother Kills Another in Quarrel
 Texarkana.-Dan Merideth and his brother, Friedell, farmers, living D miles northwest of here, quarreled over business matter, and the form. CT shot the latter three times, onca through the head and twice through the body, from the effects of which death resulted two hours later.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Neuro Given a Hiqh Office.

Washington.-Afte fight wageG against him by Southern senators for has confirmed William H. Lewis, the Boston negro attorney, to be assist ant attorney general of the United States.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Harvestinq Wheat at Beebe

Beebe.-The wheat crop in ., nite county is unusually good this year and is now being harvested The oat crop will not be so good this year The growing crops are needing rain very badly, and especially corn.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Excursion Steamer Burns.

Paducah, Ky.-The steamer John L. Lowery, with 50 eXcursionists on board, burned to the waters edge at Hamlettsburg, H., opposite Smithland, Ky. It is feared that several persons lost their lives.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
C. w. Post Loses His Contention.

St. Louis, Mo.-United States Cir cult Judge Dyer sustained demurrer to the injunction suit filed by C. w. Post of Battle Creek, Mich, against the Bucks Stove & Range Company, Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor, to restrain them from carrying out an agreement by which the Bucks company was 10 maintain a closed shop and the union labor boycott against it was lifted by the federation. Coupled with the in junction suit was plea for damages for the Bucks company amounting 10 $750,000. Post is a minority stock holder of the company.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
County Institute Closes,

Paris.-The annual county institute has just closed here. There were 136 teachers in attendance, and the in stitute was the best that has been held in this county for several years.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Has Gnne fnr Machiner,l

Cotter.-E. B, Griswold to whom the city has granted a 3O-year fran chise to operate an electric light plant, has gone to Chicago to see after getting the necessary machinery fol the power house.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Rain in Texas Helps Cotton.

Gainesville, Texas.-Much rain has fallen here and the prospects are good for more rain. Myra, Hood Valley View, Woodbine and Era, in Cook county, reported showers, which will be of great benefit to cotton.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Buys Arkansas Paper.

Siloam Springs.-J. F. Coss of Clin ton, Okla, has purchased the Herald Democrat, weekly publication, from A. w. Perrine of this city.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Gardens Are Ruined at Harrison,

Harrison.-The dry weather has al. most ruined gardens and pastures. Corn is needing rain badly, while berries are entirely ruined. The oat crop is short and wheat is not as good as last year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Drouth Iniures Corn at TilIar,

Tillar.-No rain has fallen here since April Corn is badly damaged Cotton is not hurt, but unless it get, rain soon the damage will be great.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Secretary Knox Receives Ratification

Secretary of State Knox, in a let ter to Secretary Hodges, acknowl- edged the receipt of the resolution passed by the Thirty-eighth General Assembly ratifying the income tax amendment to the federal constitu- tion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Hoos Are Dvino From Cholera.

Arkadelphia.-Hun of hogs have died around Philadelphia in the last few weeks. The cause seems to be what is known as black tongue and cholera.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
Governor Issues Five Acquisitions.

Five acquisitions have been issued by Governor Donaghey on the gov ernor of Tennessee for persons al legged to have sold liquor illicitlv in Crittenden county. They are: Adolpb James, Johnnie Wells, Frank Morris. John W. Padgett and John Lawless. The persons wanted have not been indicted, and the acquisitions are is- sued on information.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-06-23
More Earthquake Shocks in Mexico

Mexico City.-Four earthquake shocks have just been recorded by the seismograph in this city. No re- ports of serious damage have as yet reached here
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-30
SAYS U. s. PAID $2,450 FOR
PORTRAIT WORTH $3.50
Artist Makes Charges Before House
Committee and File Clerk 10
Summoned

WASHINGTON, May 29.--Charges
that an $3.50 portrait OF former Secre-
tary OF State Day cost the state de-
partment $2,450 we're made before the
house committee on expenditures IN
the state department today by Albert
Rosenthal, a portrait painter.
Rosenthal told the committee that
he received personal check for $3.50
from former Chief Clerk William H.
Michaels, OF the state department, and
that the voucher drawn on the depart
ment, as turned in by Michaels called
for S2,450. This discrepancy was dis
covered when Rosenthal .endeavored
to sell the department a portrait Of
former Secretary Hay, and was told
that his price $2,400, as shown by the
record OF the Day portrait, was exorbi-
tant. Rosenthal protested he had
only received $3.50.
The committee. confused by this
adjourned Immediately
after issuing a summons for Thomas
Morrison, file clerk Of the department,
and the vouchers In question.
Michaels Is now consul-general at
Calcutta receiving a salary OF $4,000
per year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-30
NORTH WOODWARD is POPULAR.
Lots In New Subdivision are Finding
Ready Buyers.

A large number OF people went ont
Sunday to the new subdivision. which
w. w. Hannah has opened In the
North Woodward district. with the
result that over 100 lots were reserv-
ed. In the gathering were many per-
sons from out OF town, who are said
TO be planning to build houses and
live here
A feature of the new subdivision
is that one street, Eason-aye., Is to
be used for bungalows exclusively.
Some fear was at first entertained
that the experiment would not meet
with success, but the promoters OF
the idea are not encouraged. for many
-reservations-on the street have al.
ready been made. Midland and Edge
wood-aves. are to be reserved for sim
gle detached houses. and some hand
some structures are to 20 up on these
streets.
The sale is to be continued today
and Decoration day, and the office OF
the selling company. located on the
subdivision. will be open each day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-30
HORSE MAKES ASCENSION.
Animal and Rider Do Thrilling Stunt
In BIG Circus.

Among the sensational stunts being
pulled of" this year by the Barnum
and Bailey circus, which is TO hold
forth on the Jefferson.ave show
grounds, the afternoon and evening OF
Monday, June Il, is ar act presented
by Jupiter, the balloon horse"
Jupiter Gomez majestically into the
arena and mounts the platform, which
takes the place OF the usual balloon
basket. There Is no railing on the
platform and II Is just large enough
TO hold the animal. There Is no means
OF securing The horse to this platform.
A young woman, dressed I'm white, the
color of the horse, takes her place In
the saddle Slowly the balloon rises.
The courage OF the ANIMAL and it's
nervy rider makes thrilling picture.
The danger involved in the under
taking Is the uppermost thought In
the minds of the audience. The slight
est nervousness on the part OF the
horse means death to II AMI its rider.
When the great gas bag reaches
the extreme peak of the dome there
is the hiss and sputter of exploding
fireworks. The horse, with its teeth,
has pulled a string operating bat
terry, which ignites hundred rockets,
and they send forth Niagara of fire
stars. Horse and rider are almost
hidden from view In veil Of fame.
The descent Is made In lurid cloud
of fire and white smoNe. A storm o:
applause greets the spectacle.
Another amazing surprise Is the
bicycle End acrebatSS aet OF. e. bqrlie
the First, who though but chini-
panzee, is the greatest circus perform
er in the world. Among other noted
performers appearing in America for
the first time are John Ducander and
his troupe OF horse bell ringeiS the
Fonelli, the Cannon and the Ge)rget-
ty families of acrobats, and the fam
Gus Les Silvas equilibrists.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-30

BRIDGEPORT, o., May c,.-Tom
Lewis has made good his promise to
go back to the mines"-the promise
he made when defeated for reelection
as president of the 100000 members
of the United Mine Workers OF Am
erica.
Lewis was offered big iobs--one at
$4,000 year as editor Of a journal
but they didn't tempt him. He took
Mrs. Lewis on a little vacation trip
and then, just few days ago. shout
dered his pick and shovel--the min-
ers' gifts-and set out for Wheeling
Creek mine, where he worked IL
years ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-30
.PHELAN CLEARS
.CONGEsTEDD0CK
On the lob at z A. M. Judge wades
Through 225 Ordinance Cases
In Morning.

Judge Phelan was the early bird.
Monday morning, arriving In his court
room promptly at q. IN. He heard
exactly 225 ordinance cases during
morning. Despite the eari:ness or the
hour. the courtroom was crowded
when the Judge started the machinery
going. Several violators of the auto
mobile ordinances we're before the
court.
Clarence Rothchild, Ray Abraham
and Joseph Frank were each assessed
Sc. for running their automobiles
within six feet OF street cars.
When traffic officer stopped
Adolph Caille for refusing to respond
to his signal, Mr.. Callle offered 10
wager the officer $40 that he would
not be fined. AS soon as the court
heard this. he fined Caille 30 and ex-
pressed regret that the officer hadn't
seen At to cover the Cailie wager.
Traf1c Ofiicer A. II. Cou,es told the
court he had considerable trouble
with DIR. q. H. Shelton. No. 643
Fourth-ave.. when the doctor refused
to obey his signal. Coates declared
the doctor insisted upon going on
and ran, over the officers foot. The
case was continued until Thursday,
when witnesses will be heard.
Residents on Beecher-st.. near
Twenty-third-st., complained that the
walks are being used by bicylists
Six OF these offenders were in court
and were fined 81 each.
What chance have the woman
got" said the Judge, when the
streets are full Of autos and the side
walks full of bicycles"