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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
ARMY PUZZLE IS
 STILL DISSOLVED
TAFT ASSURES DIAZ THAT THE MANEUVERS HAVE NO
 SIGNIFICANCE.
This Explanation Is Received With More or Less Skepticism in
 Some Qua rters.

Mexico City.-Denying that the United States is preparing for inter- yention in Mexico, President Taft sent to President Diaz a telegram in which he says the military maneuv- CTS have no significance which should cause concern to Mexico.
 In some quarters, nevertheless, the explanation was viewed with more or less skepticism.
 New York.-The Mexican ambassa- dor to the United States, the United States ambassador to Mexico and the Mexican minister of finance all pro- fess themselves unable to offer any explanation of the movement to the Mexican border of a formidable Unit ed States army. All alike were un- willing to believe intervention i'll Mexico is imminent.
 The MeXicans do not disguise theit anxiety or the fact that the latest re. ports from Mexico brought word that the people there were restless and puzzled
 shington.-Officers who set the machinery going for the great gath ering of United States troops and warships from end to end of the Mexican border have now sat down to watch the thing work From all directions trains carried soldiers, horses, field guns and ammunition toward the places of rendezvous.
 Official Washington still insists for publication that the sole purpose of this sudden and unexpected display of the military resources of the na- ton is to engage in field maneuvers and practice of officers and men in land and naval activities under serv- ice conditions.
 The conumdrum over which the un- informed are puZZling is the ques- ton of the real attitude of the Mex ican government toward this unpre- eed ted display of war resources at it's doorstep. Not a word of an au- thoritative character is obtainable on that subject It is the general be- lief, however, that the Diaz govern ment was not in the least taken by surprise in the matter. Cordiality of the relations between the Taft and Diaz administrations was expressed when the two presidents met on the international bridge last year and have not been diminished by any happening since, and it is taken for granted that the unprecedented mob- ilization of troops within a few steps of the Mexican soil would never have been effected without suitable inter change between the two governments to preclude the possibility of mis understanding.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
jdnudf J ;,

Walter L. Fisher of Chicago, vice president of the National ConserVa- tion Association, was appointed III Ballinger's stead.
 The retirement of MT BallinSer brings to a close tae most sensation al incident thus far of the Taft ad- ministrltion. It began with diff ference n conception of policy to- ward the treatment of public lands. especially the forest preserves, De- tween Mr. Ballinger and Clifford Pin chot, then chief forester Of the United States. Open warfare broke out when charges relating to MT. Ballinger'S administration of public lands, especially to the treatment by the general land office of the so-cailed Cunningham coal lands claims i'll Alaska were filed with the president by L. R. Glavis, then a field agent of the land office. As result or these charges, Glavis was dismissed from the service by order of the president. Mr. Pinchot later espoused Glavis' cause, and he too was dis missed by the secretary of agrlcul- ture, likewise under orders from the president. From that time on the battle ragged with increased heat aud finally eliminated in a congressional investigation, in which the majority found for Ballinger and the minority found him guilty as charged. Thls report was never acted upon by congress-
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
WIRELESS FOR THE
 STME UNIVERSITY
THE INSTITUTION WILL SOON BE IN TOUCH WITH EVERY
 SECTION OF COUNTRY.
Young Electricians at the University Are Doing All the Construction
 | Work Necessary.

Fayetteville.-Only a few more weeks now and the University of Arkansas will be in touch with every of wireless telegraphy. A wireless station is being erected under the di- rection of the department of elec- trical engineering, and it is expected that communication will be carried on from either coast.
 The aerial has been constructed, the wires running from the power room of the engineering hall to the towers on the main building of the university. The standard government receiver will be used, which permits the operator to hear the words dis tinctly These receivers are strung to receive messages from 5000 to 5000 miles. It is believed that con- munications can be gotten with al most every station in the United States, and, if the instruments can be properly tuned, Arkansas will be able to communicate with ships at sea.
 The work of constructing the new station is being done by Paul L. Mar dis and F. s. White, who are doing postgraduate work. The young cleo tricians are building all of their tun- ing coils and condensers in the lab oratory at Fayetteville.
 This will be the only wireless sta tion in Arkansas, and it is the in- tention Of the authorities of the uni versity to make the station perma- nent, providing the board of trustees will permit
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
LeuisIators Will Attend Reunion.

An important communication was received from the executive commit tee of the Confederate Reunion com mittee, inviting the members of the general assembly to be present at the reunion and assist at the enter tainment of the visiting Confederate veterans. After the resolution had been read, Senator Friedell moved that the invitation be accepted, and the motion was carried by an en- thusiastic vote in the affirmative
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Amend Raney's Insurance Bill.

Senator Raney's insurance bill was amended providing that insurance companies may do business in the state where they can establish the fact that they have as much as $50,- 900 assets above liabilities, on the payment of l per cent of their gross profits as tax to the state, and on filing a bond for $20,000 to cover losses in the state. The amendment also provides that such insurance companies shall employ a resident agent.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
CHILD IS CREMATED AT GREENWOOD
Sidney Young, Three Years Old, Per- ishes in Blaze Which He Started.

Greenwood-Sidn Young, three years old, was burned to death at the home of his parents here, when he set fire to a house in which he and the three other children of the family were playing. The mother rescued three of the children and be- came so excited that she ins.sted the baby, five months old, was still in the building. She attempted to go back into the burning building, but vas restrained by neighbors.
 After the house was burned to the ground the body of the child, three years old, was found in the ruins. It is believed that the mother knew another child was in the building, but that in her excitement she mis- took which one it was.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
$4o,ooo for State Fair.

Senator Williams bill appropriating $40d00 for the Arkansas State Fair was passed by the senate by a vote of 22 to ,, without discussion except by Senator Williams, who explained the need of the appropriation if the fair would be kept up to the high standard aimed at. The promoters of the fair have as yet been unable to declare dividend, but each year sees the fair larger and better, and it is believed that should the legisla- ture make the appropriation it will be only a very short time until the Arkansas State Fair will eclipse any similar enterprise in the South It is customary in a majority of the states for the general assembly to foster such enterprises. which are statewide in their scope, and the re- sultant good to the states is fncalcu- lable.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
With The Legislators
Eta
 SSS
Propose to Build a Long Turnpik

Propose to Build a Long Turnpik
 Senators Melee and CarlLee intro duced a bill in the senate which provides for one of tae most system attic turnpike highways in the state. The pike will extend distance Of 82 miles through the counties of Woodruff, Cross and Crittenden. It is estimated that the cost of the con struction of the road will be about $350,00O, of which amount Memphis is expected to contribute about S100,- 900. It will begin at Augusta, Wood ruff county, and will be constructed eastward through Cross county by way of Wynne and Parlzin, thence through Crittenden county, by way of Earle, to West Memphis.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
May Close Three Shelters,

Fl Paso, TeXas.-M Mining officials have served notice on the Mexican officials in the state of Durango that if they do not permit the railroads to carry dynamite, 5000 men will be thrown out of work in the state of Durango alone by April 1. Since the instruction broke out, the tTanspor tation of dynamite has been prohib- tied in Mexico. The closing of these mines will mean the closing of the smelters at Chihuahua, Velardena and Aguas Calientes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
To Publish Vouchers.

Senator Covington introduced a res olUtion requesting the publication of the list of vouchers upon which war rants were drawn upon the state cap itol fund since the passage of the act of 1909, appropriating $795,O0O for the completion of the new state cap itol which was adopted
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
To Permit Liauor Ads.

Senator Robertson introduced a bill amending the act prohibiting the ad- vertising of liquors in prohibition territory. At present, liquor houses advertise their goods by means of circulars sent through the mails and in newspapers published outside the prohibited districts. The amendment enables newspapers in the prohibited districts to carry the advertisements of liquor houses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Death Sentence for Wife Murderer

Malvern, Ark-In the circuit court here the jury in the case of the state Of Arkansas against Monroe Duncan, charged with shooting and killing his wife in the western part of the county, January 29, 1911, rendered verdict of murder in the first degree, the penalty of which is death
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Eighteen Out of 53 Veterans Dead.

Conway.-Eighteen Confederate pen sioners of Faulkner county have died since last August according to Adju- tant R. A. Reynolds, member of the county pension board, who has just examined the rolls for the pur- pose of getting up report for the reunion. The pension boards report last August contained 5 names, and of this number only 35 are now alive. Of those who have died, II were sol diers and seven were widows Of soldiers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Women Not Held for Murder.

Charlotte, N. C.-Annie Stevens and Dora Wilson, who have been in carcerated in Mecklenburg jail for a week, charged with the murder of A. G. Vim, travelling man from New Orleans, were acquitted of any complicity in the crime by Judge Biggs, the evidence showing that Winn took his own life.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Iron Mountain Road Hard Hit.

Little Rock.-The supreme court handed down three decisions a few days ago which cost the Iron Noun tain railroad $30,000 exclusive of the costs. William Booth of White county was given $17,0GO, Lige Vann of Lonoke $10,000 and c F. Wiggon of Hot Springs $1,250. All were per sonal injury cases.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Would Amend Burglary Laws.

Senator Watson has introduced a bill to amend the burglary laws of the state and providing a penalty of one to seven years instead of three to seven, as now provided; also de- fining burglary to be the breaking into any premises either in night or day.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Would Regulate Sale of Stock Ecod.

One of the most important bills in- troduced was by Senator Holland, regulating the sale of medicated stock and poultry food and all other medicines fixed or sold for live stock for which there is claimed a medici- nal quality. The bill affects every drug store and every grocery and general store in the state The act provides that each and every lot, bottle of medicine, package or parcel of medicated stock or poultry feed shall have affixed a label showing weight, trademark, name and ad dress of manufacturer and the ingre- dients it contains.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Panic in Russian Theater.

St Petersburg.-A moving picture machine in small theater at Bolog- nie, in the southern part of Noygorod province, exploded and flames shot ID, sweeping rapidly to all parts of he building. There was panic among The spectators, and, according 70 the reports received here, nearly
 100 persons, many of them children. were crushed or burned to death.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
To Form New Judicial District.

After some of the hottest and bit terest debate yet heard in the house, the Whittington-Cockburn bill for the formation of the Eighteenth judicial district from Garland and Montgom- cry counties passed by a margin of 22 votes, and a motion to reconsider was tabled.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Democrats Win in Maine Cities.

Portland, Me.-The rumblings of the Democratic landslide that began n Maine's state election last fall and affected the country at large, continued in the annual municipal elections in II of Maine's 20 cities, when six Democratic mayors were chosen as against three in the same places year ago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
For Horticultural School Tax.

After considerable debate, Senate Bill No 2SS, by Senator White, pro viding for half-mill tax to be known as an agricultural school tax, for the support and maintenance of the four state agricultural schools, was passed by a vote of 21 to Q
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Ia Amend Court Pra ctice

Senator Rodgers of Howard intro duced a bill amending the act relat- ing to pleading and practice in the courts. The amendment provides that no copy of a complaint shall be taken from the custody of the clerk without the order of the court
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Sec. Dickinson to Attend Reunion.

Little Rock.-The secretary of the Confederate Reunion Committee has received telegram from Secretary of War Dickinson accepting the in vitation to be the guest of the cit izens of Little Rock during the na- tional Confederate reunion in May.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Boy, Haunted, Kills Himself.

Johnson City, Tenn.-Taunted by his schoolmates because he shot his school teacher in the back, Charlie Smith, 15-year-old boy, committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid Smith shot his school teacher, J. c. Gray, on February ', because the in structor had chastised him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Decline to Aid Humane Society.

Lacking one vote of the necessary two-thirds of the number of senators voting on the proposition, Senator Oldhams bill appropriating $2Oo0 for the maintenance of the Arkansas Humane Society was defeated in the senate, the vote being l5 ayes, g noes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Concealed Weapon Bill Is Defeated

Representative Gloyers bill making the carrying of concealed weapons a felony came up in the senate. There was no debate over the question of disposing of the measure. A motion to table the bill put quietus upon it by viva yoce vote without oppo- sition.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Neoroes Lose Out in Congress.

Washington, D. c. - examinations for Fl offices, of which 6l are post offices, failed of confirmation in the last session of congress. Two negro presidential appointees head the list They are " illiam H. Lewis of Boston, assistant attorney general, and James c. Napier of Tennessee, register of the treasury
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
introduce New Election Bill.

MT Garrison of Searcy introduced a bill in the house amending the state election laws and giving the minority political party larger voice in the selection of election judges and clerks The bill was read once and an effort made to get it to sec ond reading, but it failed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Would Amend Antitrust Law.

Senate Bill No. BIO, by Senator Williams, amends the antitrust act Of 1905 by repeating the fourth sec ton, which relieves the purchaser of any article or articles from trust from liability for payment of the debt, and amends in various and minor ways several other sections of the act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Railroad Passes for Officials Discussed

Discussion of the pTopriety of the use of railroad passes by state of ficials was much in evidence in the house, during further consideration of the general appropriation bill An amendment was finally adopted strik- ing out the clause authorizing the commissioner of agriculture to use pass, and notice was given that a special bill would be introduced pro- hibiting all officials from using free railroad transportation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
To Take Joker" From Amendment.

To Take Joker" From Amendment.
 Representative Brown of Cleye- land has introduced in the house a joint resolution amending Amend ment No. 10, the initiative and refer endum, by striking out the words county" and municipality" in the last section. This, it is thought, will remove the joker" held by many jurists as giving counties and munic- qualities the right to enact laws. ex- empting them from the provisions of general laws. Under the initiative and referendum as amended by Rep Tesentatiye Brown, the consent of the majority of the electors of the entire state would have to be obtained, through ballot at elections, before such action could be taken by a county or municipality. The amend ment was referred to the committee on constitutional amendments.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Jury in BeIk Murder Case Disaqrees

Walnut Ridge.-The jury in the Belk case was unable to reach a verdict. The vote is said to have stood eight for acquittal, four for convictiln. The jury was discharged. Miss eek was on trial for the mur- der of Miss Nora Owen, on November 27, 1909, having been indicted for murder in the second degree.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Destructive Flames in Pine Forests

Destructive Flames in Pine Forests.
 Lexington, s. GAS the result or one of the most destructive fires that has ever been known In this part of the state, which has been in progress for several days, the turpentine in terests are heavy losers. Thousands of turpentine boxes have been to- tally destroyed. Hundreds of people have been fighting the fire, but brisk wind has prevailed, and the fire now covers hundreds of acres.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Table Old Capitol Resolution.

The concurrent resolution by the house providing for a committee to investigate the proposition to sell the old statehouse came up in the sen ate, where the measure was tabled without debate
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
BALLINGER STEPS
 DOWN AND OUT
tIs RESIGNATION CLOSES MOST SENSATIONAL EVENT OF
 TAFT'S TERM.
". L. Fisher of Chicago Appointed Succe&sor-Trouble Started Over
 Goa Land Claims.

Washington, D. C.-The resignation of Richard A. Ballinger of Seattle as secretary of the interior has been ac- cepted 5y President Taft, in whose hands the resignation has been since January 13.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Income Tax Fails to Pass Senate.

House joint resolution, by Represen- tatiEe Parker, providing for the rat ifieation of the proposed sixteenth amendment to the United States con stitution, which gives the power to congress to levy and collect taxes on incomes, was defeated in the senate. only three votes being east in it's favor. The resolution was called up by Senator Covington, who spoke in opposition to it's adoption He said ii the resolution were adopted and the proposed amendment should become a part of the federal constitution the right of the state of Arkansas to provide for an income tax would be forever gone.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Checker Tournament at Little Rock


 Little Rock.-The second annual tournament for the checker cham pionship of Arkansas will be held at Little Rock during the Confederate reunion. The meeting will be called to order at the Y. M. c. A. building May 15 at 9:30 a.Nm., and after the Arkansas championship has been de- cided, the remaining days of the re- union >R1il be devoted to cross board play between Arkansas players and players from other states. This meet ing will be held under the auspices of the Arkansas Checker Association, and all Arkansas players are urged to send in their names to the sec retary, George s. Watson, 1857 Gaines street, Little Rock, Ark.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
Doctor Sticks Nail in Each Foo,

Batavia.-Dr. H. L. Routh a few weeks ago stepped on the sharp end of a small nail. Blood poisoning set in, and he came near losing his foot He finally got able to walk on crutches, when he stuck a nail in the other foot at about the same place where the first nail penetrated his foot He will now be laid up again for two or three weeks.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-17
sh Capital Punishment.

Would AboIlsh Capital Punishment
 Senator Christian has introduced q bill in the senate abolishing capital punishment in Arkansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17
THRIFT AS HOLIDAY PRESENT
Employees Who Were Given Bank
books increased pesposits TenfoId.

books Increased Deposits TenfoId.
The history of a cash Christmas pres
ent made by a Boston publishing house
to it's 147 employees, which had tn
creased the bank accounts of the in
dividualS $50 per cent in two years,
WIS made public recently. Two years
ago the publishing house deposited So
to the credit of each employee and
presented them with the bankbooks in
stdld of cash.
OF the 147 original accounts ninety
are still kept up, and the total for the
ninety depositors has grown from the
original 81, 80 to 81 ,266, an increase Of
nearly tenfold.
Seventy three depositors are still in
the employ Of the publishing house,
and their deposits have increased from
1865 to S3.42S. The seventeen deposit
tors still remaining on the banks books
that have left the employ of the house
have increased their accounts from SS5
to 1898, the accounts of those remain
ing with the firm and those leaving its
employ showing about the same rela-
tive increase
OF those who have withdrawn &C
counts twenty-Seven are still in the
employ of the company and thirty have
secured other positions, showing that
the percentage of Withdrawals outside
OF the employ of the donor are slightly
higher than among those still remain
ing in his employ.