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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22

goes on at this rate, therell be another
breakdown before she gets home"
And, Serve her right, tool" he
growled. vindictive.
But for all his indignation he ac-
knowledged sneaking wish that he
might be at hand again, in such event,
a second time to give gratuitous serv-
ice to his gray lady.
Analysing this frame of mind (not
without surprise and some disdain of
him who weakly entertained it, he
crossed the drive and struck in over
the lawn, shaping his course direct for
the front entrance of the house.
By dead reckoning the hour was
two, or something later; and a chill
was stealing in upon the land, waited
gently southwark from Long Island
sound. All the world beside himself
seemed to slumber, breathless, in
sensate. Wraith-like, gray shreds of
mist drifted between the serried boles
of trees, or. rising, yelled the moons
wan and pallid face, that now was low
upon the horizon. In silent rivalry
long and velvet-black shadows skulked
across the ample breadths of dew
drenched grass. Somewhere a bird
stirred on its unseen perch, chirping
sleepily; and in the rapt silence the
inconsiderable interruption broke with
startling stress.
In time-not long-the house lifted
into view; squat, rambling block of
homegrown architecture with little to
recommend it save it's keen associa-
lions and its comfort At the edge of
the woods the lord and master paused
indefinitely, with little purpose, sur
veying idly the pale, columned facade,
ano wondering whether or not his en-
trance at that ungodly hour would
rouse the staff of house servants. If
it did not-he contemplated with mild
amusement the prospect of their sur
prise when, morning come, they should
lind the owner in occupation.
Zimmerman was right" he con.
ceded; ANY"
The syllables died upon his lips; his
gaze became fixed; his heart thumped
wildly for an instant, then rested still
and instinctively he held his breath
tip-toeing to the edge of the veranda
the better to command a view of the
library windows.
These opened from ceiling to floor
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
Didn't Propose 70 Hurry.

His Wife, just can't bear to see
you smoking, John. The doctors say
1t il slow poison
Her Husband-Well. I'm not going
to take quick poison Just to please
you and the doctor.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
An OhKtacIe.

II don't see how you can. manage
to keep these women's unions togeth-
er as long as the present style OF hair
dressing continues"
What has hair dressing to do with
the unions?"
Doesn't 1t make all the placeg
where women work rat officesT
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
A Lost Opportunity.

why are you 30 sad?"
Mrs. Hawkins was buried today"
Was she? / didn't know that you
and she were close friends"
We weren't, but II l had known
about 1t in time 1t would have been
such a good chance to see what they
have In the house"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
Real Cause for Alarm,

Muller Ito his friend whose wife
has run away)-My poor friend, SYM
pathize with you.
Huber-Why. have you heard that
she has come back again 7-Fliegende
9latter.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
A Doubtful Benefit

Il can't understand Miss Pimply's
conceit. Ugly as she is. the seems to
think she has advantages over the
other girls"
so she has one advantage over tho
others"
What is that?-
she doesn't have to look at her
face unless she wants to-"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
Proficient In Both.

Proficient In Both.
Does Gayboy speak more than one
languagef"
20, yes, he converses nuently in
two-ordinary English and the lam
guage he uSss when he's riding In the
smoking car"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22

II am getting very abssnt-minded.
THAT sor"
Yes; I went into butcher shoY
for shave this morning"
Il went into barber shop and got
butchered"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
Observation OF Pa.

Little Willie-Say. pa. what's the
difference between public servant
and any other kind?
Pa-The difference. my son, is that
the public servant tries to hold hiF
Job longer than the other kind.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
Mad About IL. Too.

MY mission. Miss Elderly, Is saving
young men,"
We'll. you needn't come shopping
around here; ] haven't got one"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
Certainly Something Wrono.

"Oh. mamma" exclaimed little Ne.
tie one day, there must be something
the matter with the baby; he isn't
cryingI"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22
Copyright 1907. The Bobbs-Merrin Coz
SYNOPSIS.

MAD Dan Maitland, on reaching his
New York bachelor club, met an attrac-
tive young woman at the door. Janitor
O'Hagan assured him no one had been
within that day. Dan discovered a wom-
ans finger prints in dust on his desk.
along with a letter from his attorney.
Maitland dined with Bannerman, his at
torney. Dan set out for Greenfields to
get his family Jewels. During his walk
to the country seat, he met the young
woman in gray, whom he had seen leav-
ing his bachelors club. Her auto had
broken down. He fixed il.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22

The Doctor-It is absurd to describe
her as an imaginative writer. Why,
she has no imagination at all.
Bronson-How do you knowf
The Doctor am the family physi-
clan, and she hardly ever thinks she
needs my services.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-22


quick, deep hiss of breath. Some
thing had put the burglar on guard.
Another instant wasted, and it
would be too late. The young man
had to chance it. And he did, without
further hesitation stepping boldly into
the danger zone, at the same time
making one final, desperate pass at the
spot where the switch should have
been-and missing it. On the instant
there came a click of a different cali
Der from those that had preceded it.
A revolver had been cooked. some
where there in the blank darkness.
Maitland knew enough not to move
In another respect the warning came
too late; his fingers had found the
switch at last, and automatically had
turned it.
The glare was binding, momentari-
ly; but the flash and report for which
Maitland waited did not come. When
his eyes had adjusted themselves to
the suddenly altered conditions, he
saw, directly before him and some six
feet distant, woman's slight figure,
dark cloaked, resolute upon it's two
feet, head framed in yelling, features
effectually disguised in motor mask
whose round. staring goggles shone
blankly in the warm white light.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21

Present Debts Will Deplete Finan
 1t now appears that there will be little left out of the present years collection of the state capitol tax, after the debts of that fund are paid. Whether the collection of taxes pro ceeds under the present law or the Tuner-Jacobson measure, the total collection for the year will be less than $200.0 900, and it is reported that the warrants outstanding against the fund will almost take up this amount. At the beginning of the year there was nearly $100,000 outstanding against the fund, and this, it is un- derstood, was largely exclusive of the $75.000 deficit which was cured by an act Of the last legislature. It was at first intended that this 5,e00 be paid out of the general revenue fund, but the legislature finally decreed that as it is a state capitol obligation. it should be paid out of the state capi- tol fund. Combined with the war rants outstanding under the old con tract, this would virtually take mp the capitol tax for the current year. At any rate, it is not believed the income from the tax for the year would more than offset the present obligations and provide for the removal Of the supreme court and the treasurers office, this removal being authorized under an act appropriating S30,000 from the capitol fund to provide for fitting up the two departments in working order
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
Girl Drowned in Creek.

Fort Smith.-Ida Hampton, aged IA, was drowned and her father, Charles Hampton, and Sam Hickson, all of Central City. narrowly escaped similar fate while trying to ford Big Naehe Grass creek at a point two miles from Central City. Hampton who was unable to swim, saved his life by clinging to one of his horses, The horses swan near a tree and sank; Hampton grabbed a limb ot the tree and pulled himself out. Hick. son swan to shore, after hard strug gle. The girls body was recovered by a searching party about eighty yards from the point where she sank. Hampton's team of horses also were drowned. The creek had been on a rampage several hours owing to the heavy rains near Greenwood.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
OSssOoo @ g ss Sees.
 All Over Arkansas
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355,eoo ACRES ARE NOW OPEN
Little Rock Government Land Office
 

Little Rock Government Land Office
 Reports
 Little Rock-Guy w Caron, in charge of the Little Rock government land office, states that on JuIy 1 there were 355,0Oo acres of government lands i'll Arkansas that are open to homesteaders. This does not include the St. Francis river sunk lands, com prising 160, GOO acres, or the lakes, which cover about 10000 acres
 Including these, there are 495,010 acres of lands to be eventually home steaded.
 The following are the counties con taining lands that may be homestead ed and the number of acres in each county:
 Clay, 160; Cleburne, 10,9G0; Conway, 2,84O; Crawford, $500: Deeha. so; Drew 120; Faulkner. 2,520; Franklin, 6,7G0. Fulton. |, GAO: Garland, 1.2S0: Grant 280; Greene, f26; Independ- ence. S.440: IzaGd. 5,840; Johnson, LEGO; Lincoln, 360; Logan, 9,S40: Lawrence, 1,0f0; Monroe. 160; Perry, 1680 Pope, 2.4S0; Pulaski, 720; Ran dolph, 9,S40: Saline, 3,300; Scott, r. 500; Sharp, 23,240; Van Buren, 10,- 640; Sebastian $50; White, 1,640; Yell, 4.70O
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
DISCRIMINATION
 IN EXPRESS RATES
NORWOOD SAYS ARKANSAS SHtP. PIERS ARE NOT GIVEN A
 SQUARE DEAL.
Nine Compa nies Made Defendants lr Suit Filed With Interstate
 Commerce Commission.

Little Roek.-The complaint of At. torney General Nor wood against eer. tain express companies making ship nientS to and from Arkansas, in which it is alleged that excessive and un. reasonable rates are charged ship pers, was filed before the interstate commerce commission at Washington The express companies included in the complaint will have 20 days in which to file an answer, after which the commission will name the time and place for a hearing. Mr Nor wood stated that he did not know whether he would be able to appear before the commission. He is assisted in the case by Luther Walter, specia counsel for the interstate commerce commission.
 In his complaint Attorney Genera Norwood stated that discriminatory rates are made by the Adams Ex press Company, American Express Company, Great Northern Express Company, Northern Express Company Pacific Express Company, Southern LIhPi Soo CO1ilBohy, oliCOd oIllCo FLA press Company, Wells-Fargo Express Company and Western Express Com pany, between points in Arkansas ano points in other states, and on ship ments made from other states to Ar kansas. The complaint specially setG out the express rates charged upon fruits and vegetables shipped from Arkansas points, upon which reduC tions are asked. Suits by the state9 of Oklahoma, Kansas and Indiana were submitted at the same time that the Arkansas case was submitted.
 The complaint sets out the express rate between more than 100 points in Arkansas and the principal cities and markets of other states, and alleges that the rates ana charges as set forth and the classification and ex- captions applicable thereto are unjust, unreasonable and in violation of sec tion l of the act to regulate com merce; that said rates are urjustly discriminatory between shippers To- cated in Arkansas and shippers To- cated in other states of the United States, shipping to the same destina. tion, in violation of sections 3 and 1 of the act to regulate commerce.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
New inheritance Law.

The recent attack on the inheri- tance tax law by the administrators of the Sparks estate in Fort Smith, in which the constitutionality of the act Of 1907 was questioned, recalls the fact that the last general assem- bly, enacted a new law regulating the collection of inheritance taxes, repeal ing the act of 1907 and curing all the defects pointed out in the attack made by counsel for the Sparks heirs Even had the supreme court held the act of 1907 unconstitutional, it would not have affected the levy and collec ton of taxes on inheritance as pro- vided for under the new law How ever, the court sustained the old law, and in doing so saved the state a con siderable revenue eolleetible from the Sparks estate. The new law was drawn by Attorney General Norwood. Its language is concise and it is be- lieved leaves no ground for attack as to it's constitutionality. Moreover, whereas the old law exempted from the operation of the inheritance tax all that portion of bequests of the third class, that is, to strangers, in excess of S50,000, the new law makes no such exemptions The entire es- tate is taxed
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
RAIN IS GENERAL;
 CROPS EXCELLENT
REPORTS SHOW COTTON IS DOING WELL AND THAT A BUMPER
 CROP IS EXPECTED.
Early Corn Gut Short, but Bette Than Exproted, While Late Corn
 Is in Excellent Condition.

Little RoGk.-Following the long drouth of May and June, reports from all parts of the State show that rains have been general and that crops, es- pecially cotton. are in excellent con- dition. A bumper cotton crop is eX. peeted, while corn has done a great deal better than was expected three weeks ago. The yield of early corn, it is reported, will be somewhat cut short, but late corn is exceptionally good
 There are some reports of damage by boil weeYil, but the area is limit ed, and the strenuous efforts of farm CTS to eliminate the pests have re duced their damage considerably. Gardens that were considered lost before the drouth was broken have responded wonderfully to the good rains and they are now looking good and vegetables are now beginning to come in.
 Aeording to reports, cotton is fruit ing nicely and while the stalk is not as large as it has been in previous seasons, it is hardy and we'll able to hold all of the bolls that it can bear Crops are generally cleared of grass and weeds and they are given the very best opportunity to respond to the good rains that have been falling in most parts of the state
 From most places reports are that while abundant rains have fallen, they have not been too heavy. Cot ton is at least three weeks earlier this year than in many previous sea sons and the result is that picking will be begun much earlier. This means that much of the crop will be placed on the market sooner than in most previous seasons.
 Most of the fruit is in good condi- ton, but where it Eas damaged by the drouth the rains came too late to benefit it much. In orchards and eornfields many farmers have soWed coWpeas and there is expected to be a larger yield of those than has ever been known in the state. Experts have advised the planting of peas and in most instances the advice has been needed, with the result that farmers are more than pleased with their eX. pertinent.
 Taken altogether, the season since the drouth that lasted through Il portion of May and the most of June, has been one of the best that farmers in this state have ever experienced.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
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ALLEGES FRAUD IN THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
 BILL.
Attorney Declares Measure Signed by Governor Was Not Passed
 by Legislature.

That fraud was practiCed-perhaps with the pest of intentions-=in secur- ing Governor Donaghey's signature to the bill providing for the creation of state board Of health is the sub stance of a report submitted to Mayor Charles E. Taylor by Attorney C. w. Hendricks of Little Rock. Attorney Hendricks had been retained by the board of health to Investigate the le- gality of the bill.
 In his report, Mf. Hendricks sur prised the mayor by stating that as result of his investigations he has discovered that the bill which passed the senate and house of representa- tives is not the same bill that was signed by the governor He says that the bill which passed the two houses of the legislature was lost--probably by the enrolling committee. As this was during the last days of the legis- latiVe session and there was no chance to get the bill passed again, he says that a well.knoWn Little Rock physician who was much interested in seeing that the bill passed con ceived the brilliant idea of furnishing the enrolling committee with what he asserted was copy of the bill. From this copy Mr. Hendricks says the en- rolled bill was made This, he de- ciares, was presented to Governor Donaghey about Il o'clock on the night of the last day on which enroll ed bills could be presented to the governor. He declares that Governor Donaghey. naturally supposing that the bill was in perfectly legal form, signed it.
 When this original legislative stunt of supplying the original bill by copy was pulled off, the fact that the senate bill had been amend ed in the house was overlooked, . says Mr Hendricks in his report TO prove this he quotes from the house journal the ame4,iment to the bill that was adopted by that body. He then quotes from, the bill that WAS sisned by the governor showing that this house amendment had been omit ted by the overzealous doctor who furnished the enrolling committee with the copy.
 After reading MT. Hendricks re- port, Mayor Taylor said:
 "Mr. Hendricks report establishes the fact that the bill is null and I believe that the counei will recognize our present municipal board"
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
Newspaper channes Hands.

Hot springs.-The Daily Bulletin, an afternoon paper of this city, has again changed hands, passing from the control of J. P Burks to John A. Riggs. Some months ago Mir. BurlIs, who was editor of the Bulletin when it was the organ of the re- form element of Hot Springs, bought the paper at commissioners sale. Mir. Riggs was interested in the transac- tion as one of the bondsmen. The transfer of the Bulletin was made at the request of MT Burks and was authorized by an order issued in chan eerY court by Judge Henderson. MT. Riggs assumed charge. He will have associated with him Robert o. Sehae- fer, who established the Bulletin for the reform fight few years ago and who will now act as general mana ger, and Walter M Ebel, city editor under MT. Burks' management, has been appointed editor
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
Can Not Give Aid in Stanley Trial.

Sdn ISOt SitS Alu l1 oldFlcy | Tldl.
 In reply to a communication from Prosecuting Attorney Paul Little of Sebastian county, relative to the eff forts being made to secure the return of J. NJ. Stanley from Oklahoma to Sebastian county on a charge of kid naping, Assistant Attorney General Rector states that the attorney gen erals office will be unable to send a representative to Paul's Valley, Okla, to prosecute the case in any manner, owing to lack of contingent funds. Stanley was arrested through the efforts of Sebastian county off cers but declined to return to Ar kansas without reQuisition papers, These were issued by Governor Dona- ghey and honored by Governor Cruce, but Stanley, who is an attorney and well versed in law, still fought the case, securing his release on habeas corpus writ. As it would require money to carry on the legal fight for the return of Stanley to Arkansas, the matter was taken lp with the state legal department
 pr. Stinson New Superintendent.
 The state board of charaties elect ed Dr. H. c. Stinson as superintend ent of the Confederate Home at Sweet Home to succeed Capt. F. G. Swaim
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
TO TRY pocroR FOR MURDER.
Killing of Hog Started Qua rrel, End
 ina Fatally

Searcy.-Dr. A. G. Harrison, the Kensett physician, was given hear ing before Justice Harlan, charging him with the killing of Will E. Park CT, farmer, near Kensett The doc tor shot and instantly killed Parker The doctor run over one of Parkers hogs with an automobile and killed it and an alteration followed, but the doctor paid Parker for the hog. Park CT swore out a warrant for Dr. Har rison for assault, and during the trial Dr. Harrison fired five shots, all talk ing effect, while magistrates court was in session. Dr. Harrison was re- leased on a $5,000 bond and the mat ter will go before the grand jury.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
Grading Poinsett Roads.

Harrisburg.-A road grading ma, chine has just been received here on trial by County Judge J. c. Mitchell The machine is operated by a trac- ton engine and is capable of throw ing up about 100 cubic yards of dirt per day. If the machine proves satis. factory to Judge Mitchell, and he makes the purchase, we will expect a great deal of good road to be built by him within the next year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
Say Husband Is vjndjotive.

Jonesboro.-James Davis of Lake City was tried and acquitted on a charge of putting out paris green poison to kill the stock and cattle Of his wife, from whom he has been separated Tor some time About d year ago he was arrested and tried charged with burning his wife,s house, but was acquitted. It is stated now that he is to again be arrested on another charge, in which it is thought the testimony is strong enough against him to convict.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
Dismiss Night Rider Case.

Conway.-Upon the third failure of the prosecuting witness, Will McLain, tc appear in court, Justice Of the Peace w. B. Wilson dismissed the charges of night riding" which had been preferred against Robert Blythe. Chris Blythe, Phil Dillaha, Jim Hog gard and Rufus Woodward of Math ews township. The five men were alleged to have entered McLain' S house one night last December. taken him out and given him a severe beat ing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
confedera te Reunion.

Waldo.-The Southwestern Confed crate Veterans reunion will hold their yearly encampment near Me Neil from the 25th to the 18th oi July. Much money has been spent for the improvement of their own re union grounds, and a fine programme is being arranged that will be of in terest to both young and old. The sons of the Confederate veterans will take an active part in the reunion and Wednesday, the 26th, will be de voted entirely to the sons.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-21
 Bic lumber Stuff.

Helena.-E a contract in which thousands of dollars were rep- resented, suit was entered in this dis trict of United States court by G. w. Simms & Co.,, plaintiff, of Memphis, Tenn, against the Forrest City Box Company of Forrest City, Ark, the proceedings being instituted for tie recovery of thousands of dollars, the alleged damages resultant from breach of contract