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The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS.
Many Fine Fairs Have Developed Since the Establishment of the State Fair-Ft. Smith
 to the Front.

Since the establishment of the Arkansas State Fair, the spirit of grogress has grown all over the state. Many county and district fairs have been founded and are growing year by year. This is as it should be. The State Fair does not regard them as com- petitors, but as helpers and feed- CTS to the parent institution. Among those which have come into being this year is the Arkan- sas and Oklahoma Fair and In- ter-state Exposition at Ft. Smith. It's first exposition will occur October 10 to 2I inclusive, fol- lowing the State Fair at Hot Springs. The enterprising peo- pie of Ft. Smith, with their usual reputation for doing things" have provided attractive fair grounds and buildings, and the secretary, Mir. Glen Fleming, has shown fine tact and a fund of energy in planning and projecting this fair. They announce $I5,ooo in premiums and high class line of attractions, including great fireworks spectacle for four nights, by the Pain Co, entitled The Battle in the Clouds" The Ft. Smith people are expecting a great fair, and the State Fair wants to help them, and will help them.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Will Proceed to Rrina Suit.

State Auditor John K. lobe has certified to Attorney General Norwood the list of 126 delinquent corporations in Arkansas who have not paid the franchise tax, and the attorney gener- al will proceed at once to bring suit for collection of the tax. One of the biggest corporations that are delin- ern railroad, which owes the state S6,70S26 and a penalty of s1,699.56. The Dierks Lumber & Coal Company is assessed $1,124 and penalty of $28+. It is supposed that the Cotton Belt intends to make a test case of the new franchise tax law by refus- ing to pay it's tax.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
SCHOOL POPULATION FOR
 THE YEAR 1911 IS GIVEN
A Gain of 1892 Is Shown Over Last Year, an Increase of 2
 Per Cent.

The scholastic population for thi year in Arkansas Is 5S5,7 This total has just been verified from the re ports by State Superintendent Cook and is based on the annual school cen sus taken July this year.
 This is a gain of 1l,S92 over last year, or an increase of fully two per cent.
 Last year the increased tax assess ment and unusually large fines aug mented the common school fund to an unprecedented extent This year with no increase and no unusual sources of revenue and the marked increase in population. the per capita apportionment must necessarily be less than the amount last year, which was s2.09,
 This year, however, with the appor- tionment for state aid to High Schools and small forest reserve funds in some counties, the apportionment will az gregate about two dollars from the state for each school child.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Commission lssues Order.

Order No 1914 has been issued by the Arkansas Railroad Commission. This order is in regards to the clean. ing of passenger coaches. and is very explicit in it's demands. This rule is to take effect November 10 of this year, and only one of the good rules issued by the commission this year. It is expected that this rule will have a good deal to do with the betterment of the sanitary conditions of the rail road coaches of Arkansas.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
New Volume of Acts of General Assembly Has New Index
 System.
EXTEND RAILROAD CHARTER
Educational Board Is Seekinq Infor matlon of High Schools for
 State Aid

In the 1911 volume of the acts of Arkansas, just issued, some changes and improvements will be noted. One of the biggest conveniences is the act number carried at the top of each page, which makes it much easier to find the beginning or closing of any particular act This improvement was made at the suggestion of Dana her & Danaher, the well known Pine Bluff attorneys, and the idea has been endorsed by numerous other lawyers and county and state officials.
 Another improvement is an improy- ed index and table of contents, the feature being gotten up in more con venient form. The general or public acts are printed in one volume, in cluding those of the regular and ex- traordinary session. The Turer- Jacobson revenue act is printed in this volume.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
PRINCIPLES OF NATIONAL
 EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
A" measures Looking Toward Better Health Conditions Are. Endorsed
 by the Association.

The National Education Association IS just now sending out a pamphlet containing the full text of the resom. tions adopted at the San Francisco meeting this year, which set forth the declaration of principles of the organi- zation.
 The following Is a brief outline:
 1--The necessity of training public school pupils for good citizenship and usefulness.
 2-More money should be expended for public schools
 3-Congress should increase the ap. propriation for the National Bureau of Education.
 - Suitable ethical instruction should be given in the public schools.
 5-Favor all measures which tend to secure the health of the growing child.
 6-School houses, rooms and appli. ances should be standardized
 7-The school site should become recreation centers of the community outside of school hours. S- Compulsory school attendance laws should consider the mental and physical development of the individual child, rather than its age alone. S-Fayors vocational training in tho public schools. 10 - Requests the Panama Pacific Exposition to provide a complete child welfare exhibit. 11-Girls and women should have complete educational advantages. 12-Endorse School Peace League movement to secure World Peace Tribunal
 13-Need to investigate and relieve conditions surrounding the teaching body of the nation. 14-Sends greetings to fellow teach CTS of Great Britain and Ireland.
 15-Appreciation of the great pro. gross made by the National Bureau of Education under the able leadership of Commissioner Elmer Ellsworth Brown, and pledged support to his suc- cessor, Commissioner Philander P. Claxton
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Poultry Clubs Create Interest.

Much interest is being shown in the organization of the Arkansas Schools Poultry Club. This movement was started following the organization of the State Poultry Club, and according to the president, Geo. B. Cook, super irterdent of public instruction. is cer. tain to prove success. The purposes Of this organization are to promote and develop the poultry industry in Arkansas, to awake a deeper school interest on the part of the school children, to give a more practical trend to school life and and to bring school and home life closer together.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Warrants Cause Confusion.

Many of those entitled to draw pen s!ons for service in the Confederate army are confused about the manner of drawing their money and go out to the auditors office both for their war rants and money. It was stated that the warrants must be secured from the various county clerks, to whom they have been sent by the auditor, ana the money drawn at the state treasury. After making out the war rai ts and mailing them to the various county clerks, the auditors office finished its official duties, and has no further relation with the pension.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
R|G INCREASE IN
 SCHOOL PROPERTY
Arkansas Owns Over $10,000,. 900 of School Property--- BOP New Buildings
 Last Year.

The total valuation of public school oroperty in Arkansas. from the statis- :,,, for the year ending June 30, 1911. s7.S72,s55.92. With the value of the sfats University. the Branch Normal, and state Normal School, the four lyr,cultural schools, the Blind School, ,hs Deaf Mute School. and the Reform school added, the total value of state school property is over $1o,ooo,eoo.oo.
 During the year BOP new school houses were built, 35 brick and 267 frame, at a total value of $667 ,553.54. or an averaGs valuation of $2.210.00. The total increase in the value of pub ,ic school property for the year Is fu,ly 5000, 100000. the largest amount for any one year in the history of Ark ansas schools.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Demonstrators Kept Busy.

Concerning the request of George C. Pye for two farm demonstrators for Pulaski county, Deputy Commis- sioner of Agriculture Hutchins said that this was an index to the fact that the farmers are awakening rapid ty to the value of improved methods and their desire to learn is overtaxing the already large number of demon strators. MT. Hutchins explained that Arkansas already had 49 farm demon. strators, which is more than any other state except Texas, and the fact that the farmers of the state are demand ing even more shows what great strides are being made in Arkansas
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Bio Enrolment at University.

Fayetteyille.-The University of Ar kansas opened at Fayetteville with the largest first days enrolment since 1908. In 1909 the first days enroll ment was 2SO; last year ,270. and this year it reached 296. tt is the greatest increase noticed for years. considering the fact that all are col lege students. Conservative members of the faculty predict that the enroll ment will reach 1000 by the first of October
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Secretary Hodges Issues licenses.

4 total of 325 licenses for automo- piles has been issued by Secretary oi State Hodges to Little Rock citizens, and over thousand in all. Among the machines in Little Rock, there are 50 different makes of buzz wagons" " That advertising has proven beneficial may be seen from the fact that there are many companies representing by just one machine in the city, while there are ten companies represented by ten or more different machines. Thre are five companies represented by more than 20 machines and two companies with more than 30 ma chimes.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
A Mystery In Art.

One of the most wonderful things to be seen at the Arkansas State Fair will be the celebrated painting known as "'The Shadow of the Cross" shown in all the large cities and which has mysti- fled scientists and ministers. 1t is a potrait of Christ, which when shown in dim light develops a plainly visible cross. The artist did not put 1t there, or never in- tended to do so, but this pheno- mena was discovered after it was painted. It draws thousands wherever shown.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Board Seeks Information.

B. w. Torreyson, secretary of the State Board of Education, has sent out blanks for reports from the va rious high schools which will receive state aid. The blanks call for infor- nation concerning the number Of class rooms, teachers and students, in formation as to the qualifications of the various teachers and other facts concerning the courses, salaries paid, and whether or not tuition is paid by any of the pupils. The note is ap- pended that the reports must be filled out and forwarded to Mir. Torreyson before the money granted to the schools can be placed to their credit
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
RHEA FILES MOTION.
Accused Mob Leader Occupies Atten-
 ton of Supreme Court.

W. s. Rhea, charged with leading the mob that killed Constable Vital Archard near Dumas in May last, through his attorneys, X. o. Pindall and Col. Geo. W. Murphy, has filed a motion in the Supreme Court, asking the court to require the production of all the testimony affecting the Rhea case. This includes the testimony given in the habeas corpus proceed ing before Chancellor Martineau, of which s. J. Hunt, one of the attorneys for the state, refused to furnish a transcript upon the order of the court and was adjudged guilty of contempt and fined $5,000 and sentenced to six months in jail, Mir. Hunt appealing to the Supreme Court for a review of Chancellor Martineaus action.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Nobody Wants Double-T Thirteen.

Another snag has been struck by the automobile clerk in the depart ment of the secretary of state. This time it is the number 1913. There Was plenty of trouble experienced in letting rid of 13 and 23 when the automobile licenses were being Is. sued. but doublethirteen is sure enough jonah nobody seems to want FOOT 1913, although the clerk has reached that number and is willing. rot to say anxious. to unload 1t on some automobile owner.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Court Is Asked to Render Decision

The Supreme Court has been called upon to declare whether or not act 321 of the acts of the general assembly of 1909, relating to the formation of special school districts in other than incorporated towns, is valid. The val ldity of the act is attacked by citizens of Common School District No. 13, of Greene county, in protesting against the formation of Oak Grove Special School District in that county, the formation of which took with it part of Common School District No. 13.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Railroad Charter Extended.

Col. Sam Q. Sevier, president of the Gulf, Magnolia and Northern Rail way incorporation, railroad in Southern Arkansas, appeared before the state board of railway incorpa- tion and asked for an extension of Is months time on the charter of the road. After considering the progress made by the promoters of the new line the board decided to grant the additional time.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Governor Receives Endorsements.

Governor Donaghey states that he is daily receiving communications from business men. planters, and oth, CTS, over the state, endorsing the plan for cotton convention. which has been called for next week, following the general plan launched by commis- sioners of agriculture at the Mont gomery meeting some weeks ago. The outlook, he says, Is for large attendance and careful considera- tion of some cotton-holding scheme that will result in firm price for the cotton staple.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Legal Writ for Custody of Children.

S. F. Clark, superintendent of the Odd Fellows Orphans Home at Bates. vile. filed in the Supreme Court a letition for a writ of certiorari in a erred through a writ of habeas corpus the possession of her five children, ranging in age from five to IA years, respectively, the children having been
 previously placed in the institution
 at the request of the mother. The petitioner alleges that the father of the children is dead, that the mother is without means to provide for them.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29

The large attendance at the county institutes this year indicates that the teachers are coming to realize that the law positively requires institute. or summer school attendance on the part of every teacher. no matter what grade of license may be held, in order for the license to remain valid and the teacher be able legally to collect wages for teaching tn the public schools. -
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
To Clean oil Paintings.

To cleanse the surface of oil paint ings. and remove dust and sol. marks. first dust the surfac, thoroughly of light particles of dust Then prepare bath of warm water and add there to grated potato grated fine, and we'll rub this over the paintings till clean. Afterward wash over with . light studs of warm water and castillo soap. using a sponge. and finally rinse in clean soft water and dry with a soft cloth or chamois.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Rector Not a Candidate.

Assistant Attorney General Rector states emphatically that he is not a candidate for attorney general, despite will not be a candidate for any office ir the next election, but will return to his home at Fort Smith at the ex- pira tion of his term and resume the practice of law.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
o.834 Teachers In State.

The Department of Public Instruc- ton has just completed an interesting schedule showing the number oi teachers employed in the public schools of Arkansas, as complied from the reports of the various county eX- aminers for the year, which is as fol lows: For the year ending January 20, 1911: White teachers, 3,690 males, 4.153 females. total of 7,S43; negro teachers, S53 males, 1,13S females, total of 1891. he aggregate total of teachers employed in the state Is 0.s34.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
OrIuln of Pillow lace.

A European legend Of the origin of pillow lace gives the credit for its discovery to Barbara Uttman of Nuremberg Germany. in 1881. This Is antedated. however. by two vol umes of a book on lace printed in 1857 in Venice. copies of which are in the Malta National library. Val letta. and which explain several we'll developed pillow lace patterns.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
How to Fin Fault.

Find fault. when you must find fault, in private; and some time after the offense. rather than at the time. Tho blamed arc less inclined to resist when tiey are blamed without witnesses; both parties are calmer and the accused party Is struck with the forbearance of the accuser. who has seen the fault and watched for a private and proper time for mentioning 1t.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
According to the opinion of Assist.

According to the opinion of Assist ant Attorney General w. H. Rector, unless the Turner-Jacobson revenue act is submitted to the people for ref, erendum vote, it will probably be necessary to have another school cleo. ton on the fourth Saturday in Octo- her to conform to new law. This act, however, not having the emergency clause and having been passed by the extra session of the general assembly, will not become effective until Sep tember 10th, even if it is not sub mitted
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Most Gigantic Fireworks Dis play Ever Shown in
 State
OLD PIONEER DAYS AGAIN
Two Hundred and Fifty People to Take Part in the Production Burning Villages, Daring Cavalry Charge, Etc.

In line with their announced intention 10 spare no expense in giving the visitors to the State Fair not only the best and big gest industrial exposition ever as sembled in the state, the manage ment has provided for the great est line of high class entertain ment ever before attempted. Everybody has seen 2fireworks, that IS, the ordinary programs from the Fourth of July kind up to the best usually shown at state fairs. But that to be seen at the Arkansas State Fair Oct. oth to I4th will be out of the ordinary and far beyond anything ever be- fore attempted in this state. When you see fireworks pro- gram costing from $5oo to $I, 500 you see something pretty good, but to witness a gigantic pyro- technical display costing $5,ooo is quite another thing.
 Alter long negotiations, the fair management has closed with the Gregory Fireworks Co. of Chicgo to produce their great spectacular performance entitled Pioneer Days every night dur ing the fair. This is the most ex- citing and thrilling event ever produced in the fireworks line, and has only been shown in the larger cities and states, where it has always drawn crowds by the hundreds of thousands.
 It will be staged GOO feet in length in front of the grand stand, showing typical pioneer village, with realistic scenes after nightfall, during the perilous times when our forefathers were battling against the ferocity of wild beasts and savages in blaz- ing the way for civilization.
 Two hundred and fifty people, costumed to depict the style of the times, and carry out every natural feature of such histori- cal event, will participate. Sud denly the outpost guards rush in firing, and give the alarm of an Indian night attack. The sturdy settlers fly to arms and prepare for resistance. Everything takes on action. A courier speeds away on horseback, fighting through the line of savages, to bring the nearest federal garrison to the rescue. Meantime the battle has opened with great fury and the struggle for life is on. As it rages, the Redskins, outnumber- ing the villagers, gradually close in on them, the killed and wound ed falling here and there. Houses and wagons are burned and all the most thrilling scenes of such a bloody battle to the death are reproduced with startling effect and most realistic features. Finally, and in the nick of time, troop of cavalry dashes up, shouting, and opens a deadly fire on the Indians, slaughtering many of them and routing the band. The remaining brave men of the village and the women and children are saved, but the village is doomed to destruction by the flames. There follows the most pyrotechnic display ever shown in the South
 During this great spectacular performance more than 1000 rounds of ammunition are fired, besides $ pounds of dynamite at each show. The company carry elaborate electrical apparatus and the rapidly changing electrical effects are startling. This one
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29

If your COW has obstructed teats, be very cautious about inserting milk tubes, probes or quills. Nothing of the kind should be inserted in a cows teat, excepting as last resort; and then only with the most extreme care and cleanliness.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
State Press Day at the Fair.

Tuesday, October roth, will be State Press Day at the Arkansas State Fair in Hot Springs. The editors will be there from all over the state and will have full charge of the morning program, with noted speakers for the occasion.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29

attraction is worth double the cost of visiting the fair, but is only one of the many things to be seen.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29
Love l. All.

When Socrates was asked why he had built for himself so small . house. he replied. Small as 1t Is. ! wish l could All 1t with friends." These. indeed. are all that = wise man would desire to assemble: for . crowd is not company. and faces are but gallery of pictures. and talk but tingling cymbal. where there Is no love.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29

A fowl that will not fatten when heavily fed on corn is not in good physical condition.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29

Soils destitute of bumus and nitro gen are impotent to produce clover.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-29

If too many rich table scraps are fed to the hens in confinement look out for soft-shelled eggs.
 Sell to private customers and dc liver on a certain day. Never fail to be there at the appointed time.
 FH The boar should be we'll fed, but not allowed to get too fat.
 Be careful about feedlhg horsss {n: clined to heaves too uch hay. pl hay that is dusty. ~N
The Detroit times., 1911-02-10
Fielding Makes Strong
Talk For Reciprocity

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 10.--The Can
adam house yesterday afternoon be-
gan the debate on the reciprocity
agreement with the United States.
rhe great interest in the measure
was indicated by crowded galleries
and an unusually large attendance oil
members.
The result OF the afternoons dis
cussion was a declaration by Finance
Minister Fielding that parliament
would put the measure without delay
with a provision that II should come
into force as soon as the United
States had taken favorable action. and
declaration for the opposition By
Mr.. Borden, conservative leader, that,
after a 40-year development struggle,
Canada had reached a position where
reciprocity and increased trade with
the United States was no longer de-
sirable, but that Canada should con.
tinue TO seek British markets with
her surplus products.
At the opening of the session
French conservative nationalists at
tempted to defer the discussion. f..
ID. Monk declared there had not been
enough time for proper study OF so
large a question and moved an amend
ment regretting that the measure was
being submitted without proper con-
sideration.
For the government, Mr.. Fielding
replied that. the question was not new
and there had been no undue haste in
its presentation.
at is the reciprocity agreement of
1854 over again, with comparatively
little change he said. 1T promises
prosperity 10 the people of Canada and
this house would make a grave mis-
take and do grave wrong n II re-
fused to take advantage OF IT.
1T Is not plain sailing. There are
selfish. interests on both sides of the
lips swho will oppose g.. but against
these must be placed the benefit
which win accrue 20 the great mutt
tude