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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
GILCHRlST AT PEN!TENTlARY
Put to Work Immediately and Ex-
 hibits Strength Of Man.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Earl Gilchrist, the "kinkey-haired babe," has been shorn of his kinky locks and supplied with a coal scoop with which to unload a car of coal at the state penitentiary. Despite his long confinement in the Pulaski county jail the penitentiary authori- ties say that Earl exhibits as much strength as man who had been been accustomed to manual labor for ten years. Warden w. H. Martin stated that he was greatly interested in Earl and that he would see to it that Earl was supplied with a sufficient amount of work.
 When commanded to move about Earl does so in double-quick time and if he keeps up the rate that he has started, the officials say that he will never cause them any trouble. When given a chance at the mess hall the officials say that he devours three times the amount the ordinary men require for meal. When asked how he liked the change from the Pulaski county jail to the penitentiary, he said: Dis hear sho' makes CT man outer yer"
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
ARKANSAS BEATS WEST
Equals California Soil in Productive QuaIities-Beats Western States.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock.-James l.. Jones, form erly of this city, who is now in Tus- con, Ariz., for his health, in a. letter to J. R. Vinson, secretary of the Southern Trust Company, says that in his travels through other Southern and Western states, there is none that offers the Inducements that Ar kansas does to the investor or has a brighter outlook for the future. Mir. Jones says:
 "The more I see of other states, the more in love I am with sly own state. This western country is the worst overrated place on earth. Ar kansas soil is more productive than even that of California, and if we had their perpetual summer. we would be superior to any state in the union. am glad to see Arkansas SO exten- sively advertised. She is attracting widespread attention, and I hear her praise everywhere"
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
INTEREST IN GOOD ROADS
Inquiries Being Received Regularly
 Concerning Construction.

 Western Newspaper UniAp News Service.
 A request just received by the com missioner of asrga Ire from a citi- zen of Leslie, ap'ss for such in formation as <3Ip put him in connec- tion with the gnited States engineers who are cooperating with communi- ties in laying sections of good roads for demonstration purposes is taken by the commissioner as an indica- tion of general interest in the good road movement. This is true especi- ally since it comes from the mountain section of the state, and is merely one of many inquiries that have been received within recent months relative to improved highways.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
TRAVELLER VISITING CAPITALS
Will Receive $1o,oo0 If He Proves He
 Visited Each State.
estern Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock.-Blithly following a wheelbarrow containing press notices, a handkerchief and seals of three states, Allen Edwards entered Little Rock. He is tagging along after the wheelbarrow through every state and the capital thereof. He has visited three states capitals up to date-In- diana, Illinois and Missouri. Little Rock is fourth, and he sighed con- tentedly as he scratched those states off his list and sighed again when he noticed the rest of the list.
 MT. Edwards started from Elwood, Ind, September 4 of the present year. If he returns to Elwood, after visit ing every capital in the union, and has the proofs neatly arranged in his scrap book, he will be presented with $10000 worth of real money.
 He started out with no money and must work his way hither and thither and earn whateer he can.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
STATE FARM IS BUSY
Running Gin Night and Day to Keep
 Up With Pickers.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 In order to keep pace with the har- vestjng of the cotton crop at the state farm, where nearly 600 convicts are engaged in picking cotton, the pnni- tentiary officials have been running the state farm gin night and day. First the gin turned out 50 bales for the straight 24 hours run The plant has three gin stands, all in fine condi- ton.
 About 200 bales have been ginned already. This is decidedly more than half the anticipated crop, as it is now members of the board that the crop will not exceed 1,4O0 or 1,450 bales.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
MONTHLY PARDON LIST
Several Get Clemency-one Who
 Stold Sandwich.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Eleven pardons were granted by the governor and large number re- fused. Major Johnson, who was con victed August 15, 1911, in the Argenta police court On the charge Of petit larceny following the theft of a sand. wien, was among the number receiv- ing pardons. Johnson had been fined $50 and sentenced to 50 days impris- onment.
 The cases considered and pardon granted.
 Otto Bowen, convicted on the charge of involuntary manslaughter. Joe Villines, of Searcy county, con victed of manslaughter. Walter Ali son of Searcy county, burglary and grand larceny. w. F. Payne Pu- lasM county, bigamy. Walter Brown of Saline county, assault with intent to kill Charles A. Nulick of Pope county, bigamy. Hugh Williams of Bone county, giving liquor to minor. Moses Parker of Sebastian county, false pretenses. Joe Lake of Wood ruff county, forgery.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
s IOPMEN CHARGE INTRIGUE
Say Read Discharged Men Sc They Will Have to Take Strikers Jobs.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Argenta.-ADout 300 men, compris about 40 per cent of the operating force of the Iron Mountain shops in Argenta, were discharged. It is said that Argenta business interests will not be seriously affected, as most of the men discharged had recently come to the city.
 However, bitter feeling exists among men in the shops It is open ly charged by them that the cutting down of the force is a part of a plot to throw as many machinests as pos sible out of employment in order to aid the Illinois Central Railroad, whose machinests are now out on a strike. They declare that the rail. road officials believe that these men, thrown out of employment on the verge of winter, will be ready to ac. cept any employment they can get and will be attracted by the places made vacant by the Illinois General strike.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
QUORUM COURT CRlTlClSES
Criticises Judge and Extravagances
 of Juvenile Court.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 I,ogeTS.-1he quorum court ot Ben ton county met at Bentonville chiefly as a body of inquisition, and the present county judge, w. A. o. Jones, was criticised for alleged ex- travagence. The bridge over White river at Van Wrinkle ford, for which a strong campaign had been waged by the people of the east end of the county, and the business men of Rogers, was voted down by a close majority. The juvenile court was criticised as another form of extra vangance. No appropriation was al lowed for the payment of the in- debtedness of the new county jail at Bentonville. The payment of uncol- lected constable fees was refused.
 The appropriation of $400 for farm demonstration work in the county to meet the government requirements was authorized
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
MUCH LAND fOR
 KOMESTEADING Arkansas Has Many Thousand Acres of Land for the
 Asking.
MOST ALL HEAVILY TIMBERED
Climate Is Not to Hot and not Too Cold to Work Twelve
 Months Year.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Llttte Locn.-Guy W. OdrOn, regis ter of the United States Land Ofhce, has issued a bulletin which states that on July 1, 1911, there were 155,- 900 acres of government land i'll Ar kansas open to homestead entry, but not for sale. Most of the land, the bulletin states, is fairly rough and covered with pine of hardwood tim Der. Attention is called to the sue cess attained by raising fruits of all kinds, berries and vegetables, also tc extensive crops of peaches, straw berries, potatoes, tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables in the central western counties of the state. The Arkansas climate is featured as mot too hot in summer and mild in win, ter, permitting F months work in the year for the farmer"
 The following is a list of the coun- ties and the number of acres in each county that were open for home stealing:
 Clay, 16O; Cleburne, 1O,960; Con. way, 2,S40; Crawford, $500; Desha. so; Drew, 12O; Faulkner, 2,520; Franklin, 6,76O; Fulton, 11,64O; Gar land 1,28O; Grant, 280; Greene, 12o; Independence, $40; Izard, 5,840, Johnson, 1I,760; Lincoln, 360; Logan, 9,840; Lawrence, 1.O40; Monroe, 160; Perry. 1880; Pope, 2,4S0; Pulaski, 720; Randolph, 9,840; Saline, 3,360; Scott, 7600; Sharp, 23,24O; Van Buren, f0,64O; sebastian, $50; White, 1,640, and Yell, 4,160
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
AGED BANKER IS SENTENCED
Received Deposits After knowinq
 Bank Was lnsolvens.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Fayeteville.-The jury in the case of R. s. Morris, the aged president of the defunct Bank of Siloam Springs, and who was placed on trial here on the charge of receiving de- posits at the bank after he knew 1t was insolvent, returned a verdict of guilty, He was sentenced to serve three years in the state penitentiary.
 There are still eight charges against the defendant, but the cases have not been set. Fred A. Davev. former cashier of the bank. was found guilty of a smilar charge. There are also several charges against him still pending. Notice of an appeal has been given in the case of Davey, and it is stated that MT. Morris will appeal his case to the supreme court.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
FAMILY STARVES TO DEATH
Members of Religious Sect Entes Compact to Purge Their Souls"

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Chicago.-Details of a ghastly sui. eide compact involving a whole fam- fly were brought out by the pohee, following the discovery of the ema- eiated forms of Herman Letch, his wife, Anna, and their 12-year-old son, Herman. All had ben dead several days. Followers of a religious creed, self-promulgated, the parents had forced themselves and their son to do without food to purge their sinful soul of lust" until starvation wiped out the whole family. From a physi- clans examination, it was evident the boy was the first to die.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

A special meeting has been arrang- ed at Augusta November 16. to hear the controversy in that town of a large number of petitioners against the present traffic arrangements of the Iron Mountain and praying for better freieht facilities for loading and unloading at the junction, New Augusta, where the Augusta travel is handled. A line known as the Angus ta Tramway and Transfer Company, with it's own tracks and trains. now handles the freight between the june ton and the city, a distance of mile and half.
 It is desired by citizens of Augusta that this monopoly be done away with.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Former Congressman Arrested.

New York.-Harry Marcy Coudrey, Democratic congressman from ths Twelfth district of Missouri until tho last term, was arrested in this city by agents of the department Of jus tice, on an indictment returned against him and eight other officials of the Continental Life Assurance Company by the St. Louis federal grand jury, charging him with using the mails to defraud
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Suffraqists Not Satisfied.

San Francisco.-TheW Women's Initi. ative League of California, which plans to bring the question of a wo- man suffrage again before the voters, this time with the women themselves empowered to vote, has opened headquarters here and will start can vassers out to obtain signatures to a petition asking reconsideration of the constitutional amendment recent ly adopted. It is the leagues purpose to bring the question up at the presI. dential election next year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Areenta Man Has Tropical Fruit

Argenta.-J. A. Wilson of Argenta has banana tree from which he has gathered large bunch of bananas. The fruit is not thoroughly matdred, but it's taste is good MT. Wilson also has a lemon tree from which he has gathered 15 lemons, two of which weighed 22. ounces each. The lemon tree is planted in large tub, and ip winter it is kept in the house and in sumrley lis removed te tho yard.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Arkansas a Diamond Producer.

Washington, D. C.-Arkansas and California are the only diamond pro- ducing states in America, according to a report just issued by the Geo. logical Survey. Two hundred stones, valued at $295,797, were produced during 1910, the largest number com ing from Arkansas. The total output of the diamonds produced in this country does not equal one days out put of the Cape Town mines.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
All Over Arkansas
sessssssssssassesessasseS

Jonesboro.-The Ohio Handle fac tory that was sold recently under a decree of the ehancery court by the receiver, c. L. Kennard, and pur- chased by the First National bank, was recognized, a number of the leading men of the city taking stock in the new company, which was cap ttalized at $8,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Hot Springs.-Chief of Detectives w w. Wiley has handed in his resignation, and it is understood he will accept the position of chie' deputy under Sheriff Hale This ac- ton on the part of Wiley has oc- casioned considerable comment. as he is one of the most popular officers in the employ of the city. and his stauchest friends are criticising him for entering the sheriff's employ.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Prescott-The Arkansas railroad commission met in this city to re- ceive petitions and hear arguments favoring the two locations suggest ed fer the sale of a new railway sta tion. Most of the evidence presented favored the location of the station at the junction of the Iron Mountain with the Prescott and Northwestern railway. The commission took the matter under advisement and will render a decision later.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Commission Investiqatlna Fayors.

Washington.-It transpired that the interstate commerce commission has been quietly conducting an extended investigation into the discriminations and special privileges alleged to be made principally in favor of the United States Ste el Corporation and some of its subsidiaries by railroads which trans .,ort iron ore from ports on the great lakes. Officials of a dozen railroads came here for con- ference with Commissioner Lane who has been directing the inquiry
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Governor Is "cleaning Up.s

Montgomery, Ala-Following an independent investigation made by his representatives into rumors of graft in Jefferson county, Governor Emmett O'Neal removed from office Col. Peyton G. Bowman, back tax commissioner of Jefferson county, and State Prison Physician E. T. Fields and s. J. Yam. Colonel Bow man, according to his closest personal and political friends, was discharged because of irregularities in the con- duet of his office
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Pavinn Contract | ef.

Pine Bluff.-The contract for pay ing between 15 and 16 blocks of street with creosoted blocks was awarded to Shelby & Bateman of Lit tie Rock. The bid of the successful bidders was $57,962, the best out O eight who submitted bids. The con. tract includes the construction of q concrete bridge over the bayou on the street to be paved
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Tax Board Was Puzzled

County Judge E. R. Screeton and the county clerk of Prairie county consulted with Attorney General Nor wood as to the proper course to pur- sue following the destruction of the new set of tax books of the county in the recent courthouse fire at Des Arc Although the question is an un- usual and serious one, Attorney Gen. eral Norwood advised that the old tax lists be extended
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Fort Smith.-The case of R. De mere Lemon, former cashier of the defunct Southern Bank and Trust Company, who disappeared following his indictment after the failure Of the bank, was settled finally in the circuit court. The bonding company that furnished bail for him paid the state $1,S00 of a $4,000 bond.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Wanted President to Endorse Note.

Hot Springs, Va.-President Taft has declined an offer to get into the banking business. The offer came from a man in Connecticut whose name was not revealed. He wished the president to start his banking career in modest way, putting the presidential signature on the back of s3G0 three-year promissory note.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10
Chinese Draft Constitution.

Pekin.-The nat nnal assembly has completed draft of the basis upon which 1t proposes to construct the new constitution of China. It was submitted to the throne and at..,pt- ed immediately The tentative plan provides for the perpetuity of the Manchu dysasty, but the power of the emperor is closely restricted by the constitution, which is to be writ ten by the national assembly and to be subject to amendment by parlia- n, c.,N
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Texarkana-Emma Vim, a negro woman, reported to the officers that her three-month-old child perished in her home when it was burned. An investigation revealed a few charred remains of the body The woman claimed that she was absent from home when the fire occurred.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

TeXarkana.-Dr R. E. Mathis, a chiropraic physician, was tried in the East Side police court and was con yicted and fined $25 on a charge of "willfully and unlawfully pfaeticing medicine without a license.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Waldron.-Alner Bucllner, a mill man of Canthron, had his right arm crushed in a gin press. Dr. Beyil cut the limb off near the elbow and the patient is doing well.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Paragould.-The First District Medical Society met in this city, and the members were the guests of the Greene County Medical Society. Many out-of-town visitors were here and an interesting program was rendered.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Fayeteville.-Fred A. Dayey, cash fer of the Bank of Siloam Springs at the time it failed two years ago, was convicted in the circuit court, charged with receiving money from depositors after he knew that the bank would have to close it's doors.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-11-10

Arkadelphia.-Bishop James H. Me Coy of Alabama visited here for the purpose of installing pr. George H. Crowell as president of Henderson Brown college.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
ron MISS NicHTER.

Last evening Miss Leota Buening
and Miss Norma Runge gave a prettily
appointed party for Miss Clara Mich
ter. the bride-elect of Mr.. George
Zwissler. The affair was held at the
home of Miss Runge in South J street.
All the decorations for the rooms
where the guests were 80 charmingly
entertained were in yellow and white.
chrysanthemums and ferns being used
copiously in carrying out the decora.
tive motif. The evening was spent in
hemming towels which at the close of
the affair were presented to the BRIDE
elect. A delicious luncheon in two
courses was served. The guests were
Miss Anna Ortman, Miss Springer,
Miss Nellie Vogelman, Miss Helen
Miller, Miss Mary Zeyen, Miss Hilda
Gausepohl. Miss Mildred Lichtenfels,
Miss Elizabeth Korves, Miss Edith
Runge. Miss Florence Buening, Miss
Minnie Nichter. Miss Clara Nichter.
Miss Anna Nichter, Mrs. James Dillon.
Mrs. James Oates, and Mrs. Fred Fo-
ley. Mrs. Dillon will entertain We'd
nesday evening for Miss Nichter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
SURPRISE PARTY.

Miss Catherine Lahmann was given
q surprise by number of friends at
her beautiful country home, one mile
east Of Chester, Saturday evening.
Those enjoying the affair were the
Misses Catherine Lahmann, Pearl
Rupe, Agnes Lahmann, Nora Kerlin,
Anna Lahmann of Richmond, Ind, vi
ola Rupe and Gertrude Lahmann;
Messrs. Roy Rupe, Rudolph Hoff,
Frank Kerlin, Carl Hoff and Peck Kill
len of Arlington and Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Hoff and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lab
mann.
Party games, dancing and music
were the musical features of the even
ing. At the close of the evening a deli
cious luncheon was served. Mrs. -Hoff
assisted Mrs. Lahmann in preparing
the lunch. A fine time was enjoyed by
all present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
FOR MISS 0AAR.

Among the many pleasant social
events which have been scheduled for
Wednesday will be the bridge party
to be given in the afternoon by Mrs.
Richard Study at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Oliver Gaar in East Main
street as courtesy to Miss Mildred
Gaar, q November bride.
ENTERTAINED 70 DINNER.
Miss Katherine Dobb and Mr.
Charles Brown were entertained to
dinner Saturday evening by Mr.. and
street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
MEETING CHANGED.

The evening meeting OF the Wo
mans Missionary society Of the First
Presbyterian church which was to
have been held Thursday evening OF
this week has been deferred until
Thursday evening of next week. Mem
bers are asked to please take note OF
this change. The program will begin
1T seven thirty o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
DANCE THIS EVENING.

A dance will be given this evening
in the Odd Fellows hall by Mr.. Ray
mond Grottendick and MIR. Edward
Scharff. Piano and drums will fur
nish the dance music. A number of
invitations have been issued for the
affair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
HAS RETURNED.

Miss Fannie Horrell has returned
from Indianapolis where she visited
with friends for a few days and also
attended the Indiana-lllinois football
game Saturday. Miss Horrell Is a
graduate Of Indiana university.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
MEETS TuEspAY.

4 meeting Of the directors Of the
AT Association will be held this even
ing at seven thirty o'clock in Supertn-
tendent T. A. Motifs once in the High
school. Arrangements will be made at
this time for the opening of the exhibit
OF Indiana Artists in the Art Gallery.
Tuesday November the twenty1rst.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
TO TALK WEDNESDAY.

Mrs. X. B. Schafer, who is secretary
of the Woman's Convention, and edi-
tor of Lutheran Woman's Work, will
give one of her splendid talks at the
First English Lutheran church We'd
is the day for the annual Thank Offer
ing meeting Of the missionary society.
All are invited to attend this meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
RETURNED FROM NEBRASKA

Mrs. NJ. Kendall, Of Chester, has re-
turned from Fremont, Nebraska,
where she has been visiting her son,
Herbert Kendall. Enroute home she
visited her daughter Miss Emma Ken
dali in Chicago. Miss Kendall is at
tending the University of Chicago
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
TO GIVE DANCE.

Wednesday evening of this week the
members of the Jones Saxaphone or
chestra will give a dance in the Odd
Fellows hall. The public is invited
to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
TO CHICAGO,

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Frank Lehman
went to Chicago this morning, where
they will spend several days the
guests of friends and relatives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14
WAS IN INDIANAPOLIS,

Miss Alice Maley spent the week
end in Indianapolis the guest of her
sister, Mrs. J. J. O'Brien.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-14

several parties which are scheduled
for that day. The party will be held
Friday afternoon and Miss Rose Gen,
nett will act as hostess.