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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Letters on County Fairs.

Our County and State Fairs" is the title of the weekly letter issued by the deputy commissioner of agri- cuture, in which it is estimated that both county and state fairs are of in calculable benefit to the agricultural interests. It is stated that stock growers, fruit growers and others learn the best points about stock and products, and are benefited in many tend the fairs and study the exhibits, and it is stated that nothing educates so rapidly as an actual demonstra- tion of what others in the county and state are doing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
\ CRY IF FIRE"
 CAUSES 4 PANIC A Stampede Starts When the Film Blows Up in a Moving
 Picture Show.
VICTIMS DIE IN THE CRUSH
Women and Children Are Trampled Down and Srothered to Death
 in Frantic Rush.

Cannonsburg, Pa.-Twenty- six dead from suffocation; 9 seriously injured, 30 suffering from minor hurts. That is the amount of human till exacted by an ineXcusable panic at a nov ing picture show in the Cannonsburg opera house, when someone cried out false alarm of Fire" after the fuse in the moving-picture machine had blown out. There was a momentary flash and hiss. but that was all. It was enough, however, to start the panic. The house was crowded with women and children. They all rushed to the hall leading to the stairway and got damned on the stairs. Few thought to use the fire escape. Many were knocked down and trampled on. Most of the dead were smothered in the mass of persons who fought to gain the street.
 The picture theater was on the sec ond floor of the building and 700 peo- pie had just started to leave their seats after the first show, when the blowing out of the fuse started a cry of fire" from back in the theater.
 Just around the turn in the crooked second floor hallway were 150 peo- pie waiting to take their places for the second show. Into this closely packed hall iammed the 700 from within the house, and in trice nearly 1000 persons, three-fourths of them women and children, crowded into the narrow, steep, ill-lighted stairway leading to the street
 As the first man out neared the foot of the stairs he tripped and fell; those immediately following fell on top of him, and in few moments the comparatively narrow stairway was damned with dead dying and madly fighting men, women and children.
 Inside the theater the rest of the people screamed and fought in their mad effort to reach the exit. Those who could not reach the stairway were more fortunate. for there was no vestige of fire after the flash follow ing the blowing out of the fuse, and those who remained inside were not harmed
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Earth Tremors at New Orleans.

New Orleans.-A noticeable dis turbance lasting for several minutes was recorded on the seismograph at Loyola college in this city few days ago. The instruments indicated a shock centered only a few hundred miles from this city. The maximum vibrations measured five mllimeters. Many Are Seeking Arkansas Lands.
 Monticello.-Many prospectors from Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma are now in Monticello seeking farms. The real estate men are being kept busy showing the visitors around. Most Of them are well pleased and are buying places with the intention of moving down this fall. Good crops and cheap lands seem to be the draw. ing cards.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
$2,535, ,5c0 Paid in by Collectors.

In round numbers, there has been total of $2,535,50o paid into the state treasury by the county collect ors this year, although very little of this amount is now in the treasury, and it has been estimated that by No vember 15 the strong box will be as empty as the proverbial last years birds nest. In addition to this, about $102,000 has been paid in on the fran chise tax. The following amounts in round numbers were paid in by col lectors in advance of the final set clement: To credit of general rev. enue fund, $165,250; to credit of gen. eral revenue fund by liquor license, sS3,150; to credit of all other funds, $88,900. The amounts paid at final settlement by collectors are as fol- lows: To the general revenue fund, $427,S00; to general revenue fund by liquor license, 5000; to all other funds, $1,767, 300, total in round numbers of $2,535, 500.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Nem Hehrides, Masacres.

Victoria, B. CA reign of terror in the New Hebrides, including massa- cres. cannibalism and general attacks on missions, is reported by the steam CT Marama, which arrived here from Australia. The joint administration of the British and French in the is lands is declared to be in a chaotic condition. Three French sailors were captured by the natives and later eaten by cannibals. The French war ship Kersaint is now on the way to the islands.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Ask Sale of Coal Land.

Cordova, Alaska.-Secretary of the Interior Fisher arrived here from Catalla and was accorded a rousing welcome by Cordova. He was pre- sented a memorial asking that the coal lands of Alaska be sold in the same manner that other government lands were disposed of. The memo rial sets forth that the withdrawal from entry of the coal lands has com pletely paralyzed progress in the territory.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Cotton and Corn Damaoed.

Plummeryille. = W. A. Jones, . planter who lives here, will lose 2,000 bushels of corn and $3,000 worth of cotton, as a result of the recent rains. His plantation is 15 miles northwest of this place, on Point Remove creek. Representative Criswood, whose farm is on Cypress creek, two miles north of this place, says that 200 acres Of corn and cotton on his farm are un- der water and that he is not able to estimate his loss. It is claimed that 1000 acres are under, and it will be impossible to make an estimate of the loss until the water recedes
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
STATEH0USE NOTES
ASK BIDS ON KEEPING
 OF ARKANSAS FUNDS
TREASURER CROCKETT FORMAL. " NOTIFIES THE BANKS
 OF THE STATE.
Each Senatorial District Entitled to a Bank-State Must Be Secured
 by Bonds or Deposit.

State Treasurer John w. Crockett, acting under the state depository law, passed by the last legislature has sent to the banks of Arkansas formal notice that he is ready to receive bids for the keeping of the state funds in accordance with the new act
 All bids by banks desiring to act as state Repositories must be in the hands of the state treasurer by De- tober 22, at which time they will be opened by him, in the presence of the governor and the attorney gen eral, and the selections made for va rious senatorial districts. Each sena- torial district in the state is entitled to one of these banks, providing the proper showing is made as to sol vency, etc., and the bid for payment of the interest is satisfactory.
 This would provide for thirty-four such banks in the state, should one qualify in each district. Under the new law not less than three per cent must realized by the state on all money let out to the depository banks, and no bank will be allowed an amount of the state funds in ex- cess of its paid up capital stock. In addition to this, the state must be secured either by bond or by the de- posit in the state treasury of United the amount of the deposit
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Crowds to Land Openinq.

Murfreesboro.-The opening up to settlement of upward of 50,000 acres of cut-over lands in this county is at tracing land seekers and spectators to this place in increasing numbers. Most of the lands to be opened lie along the Little Missouri valley high lands, from this place northward to the Montgomery county line, where the country rises to a mountain range, suitable only for pasture and timber.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Texas Oil Wells Are Closed.

Galveston, TeXas.-Fifteen or twen- ty producing oil wells in the Texas field have been shut down by the op- orators because they claim the impor- tation of oil from the Mexican fields has cut the prices to below profit for the Texas product. The importation has suddenly increased in alarming quantities since the death of John w. Gates, head of the Texas company, which was said to have purchased a large interest in the Pearson oil fields in Mexico at an estimated cost of $25 ,0O0, ,00o.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Fourteen Cars of Beef Cattle.

DeWitt.-Fourteen carloads of beef cattle have Eeen shipped from Dewitt within the past four days. Ten cars were shipped to Cuba by S. D. Jack son, buyer, who purchased the en- tire lot from Vittitow Brothers of this city. Two carloads were shipped to St. Louis markets by R. A. Cannon, and two more to the same market by L. w. Holdridge.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Hot sprinas Western Sold.

St. Louis. = Announcement was made here that the Memphis, Dallas & Gulf railroad had purchased the Caddo & Choetaw and the Hot Springs Western railways. both of which operate small mileage in Ark ansas. The purchasing road has a length of II miles and those acquir- ed will add 35 miles. It is proposed to build short stretch of road from Ashdown to Hot Springs and later to extend the main line from Ashdown Ark, to Dallas, Texas. The road is owned by St. Louis interests.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Breaking Mail Box charqed.

TeXarkana. = Three young white men, Dick Coleman, Goodwin Frank and Jesse Cornelius, were arrested before United States Commission ,r Somervel, charged with breaking open mail box on rural route No. 6, out Of Hope, in Hempstead county, neal Guernsey. After hearing the evidence. the commissioner held the accused to answer to the next federal grand jury in bond of $250 each, which was furnished.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Breaks Lea in Wrestlino.

Calico Rock.-Dr. E. B. Milburn and c. E. Roe of this place were the participants in a friendly wrestle. pr. Milburn fell and in some way wrench. ed his leg so badly that it was broken just below the knee. Neither of the men know just how it was done, as both say it was so quick they could not tell. Dr. Milburn is a practicing physician in this town aud Roe is a medical student.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
seekinq Arkansas Farm.

R. M. Anderson of the Nashville Banner of Nashville, Tenn, visited the agricultural department and while there stated that the tide of immigra- tion is turning toward this state, and that his purpose here now is to get on the ground floor and locate fine farm somewhere in the state. MT. Anderson stated that he had been reared on the farm and was anxious to get back to the soil. He found that Arkansas offered the best oppor- tunities of any state of which he knew, and so came to this state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Articles of Incorporation.

The Peoples Bank & Loan Company of LewisviIle has received a charter from ttg secretary of state to engage in the general banking business. The capital stock is given as $50,000, of which $25,000 has been subscribed. The Black Diamond Drug Company of Helena also received charter to en- gage in the drug business. The capi- tai stock of the company is $10,000, of which s3,5OO is subscribed
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
666 Passencers Detained

Philadelphia. = Six hundred and sixty-six passengers aboard the North German Lloyd steamship Branden- burg, which reached this port from Bremen, are detained because a wom- an in the second cabin may have cholera. The suspect is Mrs. Elizabeth Pletner, 56 years old, of Baltimore, who has been travelling in Europe
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Natural Gas Turned On.

Philadelphia. Arkansas Pipe Company has just turned on the gas into this city which has been delayed for several weeks by the sewerage system and also by the water com pany placing some new mains. The citizens of Philadelphia are very much enthused over the prospects of cheap fuel and already a great many business houses and residences are using same.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Strenuous Liquor Fight on in Maine

Strenuous Liquor Fight on in Maine.
 Portland, Maine.-The people of Maine will vote on September II on the question of whether constitutional prohibition, which has existed for more than 25 years, shall be retained. Constitutional prohibition, in which Maine was a pioneer, was first adopt ed in 1884. For 17 years the prehib- itory law remained undisturbed by serious attack, but in recent years repeated efforts have been made to resubmit the measure to the people, and in the state campaign last year resubmission was chief issue.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Given Chance to Reform.

Fort Smith.-Because United States Judge Frank Youmans believes George Powell, aged F years, of Bid vile, Ark, can become a good boy and because the boy promised to re- form, Powell will not face trial for robbing the Bidville postoffice The boy confessed to the crime, and after his arrest, he promised to lead bet ter life in the future. He blamed bad companions for his downfall
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Reouire Sweeping of Cars.

The Arkansas railroad commission in few days will issue an order to have improvements made in the sweeping of passenger coaches in transit. It will be required of the companies to use something to avoid the raising of dust while sweeping. The Iron Mountain has signified it's willingness to comply with such an order, and it will be taken up with the other lines operating in this state. In addition to sweeping, it will be required of all railroads to supply each seat with cuspidor.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
One Killed in Georgia Race Riot.

Jackson, Ga.-One white man is dead and several others injured as the result of race riot caused by a quarrel between two negro bellboys over the division of a tip from a de- parting guest at an Indian Springs ho- tel. The hotel night clerk sought to nave the negroes arrested, and the latter fired upon Sheriff Crawford and
 nine deputies when they approached the negro disputants. Jess Singlely, a deputy, was killed. Deputy Con nor was shot through the thigh and Deputy Thornton was shot in the leg.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Commission Meets September 6.


 The railroad commission of Arkan. sas has announced the docket of mat ters to be considered at the next regular meeting of the commission on September 6, which is as follows: Application of the Gould Southwest ern railway to discontinue the spur track to the Luckett and Sloan mill; application of the Gould Southwest ern railway in regard to rates; pe- tition from Goodwin, asking for ad- diticnal train service by the Rock Is. land at that point; the notice to all lines in regard to the sweeping of coaches in transit, and the providing of a cuspidor for each seat on pas senger coaches; the sanitary condi- tions at the passenger depot of the Iron Mountain at Pine Bluff; peti- tion from Thomas, asking that the Missouri & North Arkansas railway provide depot facilities, and a peti tion from Belfast, on the Pine Bluff Western line of the Iron Mountain, asking that the railroad company be required to install an agent at that point.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Widows of Chicago Bremen Win.

Chicago.-Widows of the 24 fire men killed in the stock yards fire Of December 22, 1910, won victory in their fight in the courts for an i'm mediate distribution of the relief fund of $211, ,000, raised for their benefit following the terrible fire. The re lief committee is given 30 days in which to convert the securities pur- distribution. The relief committee had invested the fund and sought to distribute the annual income among the beneficiaries.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
centlpedes at statehouse.

Statehouse officials and employees are becoming alarmed over the ap- pearance of centipedes in the new capitol, as two of the insects have been captured on the first floor of the building in the past 30 days. The first was caught on the terrace out side the office of Auditor lobe, while the second was captured near the front entrance, evidently bent on in- specting the new building along with other visitors
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Recovers Stolen JeWelry.

Memphis, Tenn.-Sheriff Amos Jar man of Phillips county, Arkansas, ar rived rom Helena on a hurry-Rp mis-. sion to identify his watch and other heirlooms he missed from his resi- dence after a robbery more than g. month ago. The local police recov- cred the jewelry in a local pawnshop. Jarman was overjoyed at recovering the watch, which was worH by several generations on his fathers side.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Governor Issues Commission.

Governor Donaghey issued a com mission to w. J. Driver, well-known attorney of Osceola, as judge of the second division of the Second judicial district, under the provisions of act No. 157, by Senator Turner, dividing the Second district into two circuits, approved April 4. The issuing of the commission by the governor was a mere formality, as Judge Driver was named in the act creating the circuit as judge of that circuit.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Hold Primary September 27.

Corning.-The Clay county Demo cratic central committee held meet. ing at the courthouse, in this city, tc determine the time for holding the primary election to nominate candi- dates for the various offices for cleo ton in 1912. After some discussion it was decided to hold the election on September 27. Every township was represented except Bennett.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
ALL OVER ARKANSAS
WILL DIG A DRAINAGE CANAL.
Land Owne~ of St. Francis County Would Prevent Overflow of Lands.

would PreNent overflow Of Lands.
 Forrest City. - Interested parties, land owners along the proposed route. and others, are making ready to or ganize an improvement district for he purpose of digging a drainage ca. nal along what is known as the Sloni- ker road beginning at the west cor. poration limits and running due west to LAnguille river on section lines. It is said there are no obstacles to be removed along the route, thus mak- ing it less expensive than usual The land owners generally favor the en- terprise, such a canal being greatly needed. The damage to growing crops, lands and improvements by reason of the recent heavy rains has been far in excess of the cost of the proposed canal, and these people pro- pose to prevent a recurrence of this unfortunate state of affairs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Farmers Will Build Pike.

Ravenden Springs.-The people of this place will have a good roads day in a few weeks, and 400 men will build a turnpike from here to the Frisco railroad at Ravenden Station. This health and pleasure resort is fast coming into prominence and three families from Memphis and homes at this place. The three hotels have been full nearly all the summer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Property Values Increase.

Forrest City.-Assessor John Hall of St. Francis county has just made up his assessment roll of the real property of the county. His books show that the total value of real es- tate assessed in the county this year is $3,945.225 an increase of $200,G00 over last years assessment.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Meat Prices Goinn Up.

Kansas City. - Increased price of meat which the packers prophesied would result from this summers drouth has arrived and prices are still on the up grade. Wholesale price of the best grades of beef has jumped three cents in the last sixty days Pork also is on the advance.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Overflow Causes pamane.

Hattieville.-Point Remove river is higher at this point than it has beea in 16 years. Several thousand acres of farm lands are inundated, and the loss to farmers will be heavy. Cotton has been damaged most, and the loss will probably reach 1000 bales. Corn has not suffered So much.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Prospectinu for MinersIs

Berryville.-Mining operations have been quietly going on in three shafts within radius of five miles of Berry, vile. The indications which were found by the prospectors led them to believe there are rich deposits of mineral here.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Pope Continues to Gain.

Rome.-The pope continues to gain strength. He visits the Vatican gar dens daily where he strolls for brief periods It is observed that before his illness the pope was distinctly lame, but now he walks with less ap- parent difficulty.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Slew 1a.Months.old Child.

Fort Smith.-Louis Jensen, aged IA, who shot and killed Mary Jack son, an 1Smonths-old negro child, was arrested charged with murder. The boy claims to have been shooting at target when bullet hit the child.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Ship 5eo Bushels of Potatoes

McNeil.-Five hundred and sixty bushels of Dooly yam potatoes were shipped to various points from this place by J. S. Pfttman The ship ment was delayed 10 days on account of rainy weather.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-09-01
Permits for Insurance Company.

Secretary of State Hodges has is. sued permits to the Lloyds of Eng land with headquarters in New York and the United States Health & Life Insurance Company of Saginaw, Mich
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-26
NINETEENTH MAN KILLED
IN DALLAS THIS YEAR
Failure to Deliver Telephone Message
Caused Fatal Shooting.
tBy Associated Press.l

Dallas, Texas, May 26.-Frank Lam
dry fred two shots which took effect
in the neck and breast of L. NJ. Tay-
lor, manager of the Dallas transfer
stables, this morning, the wounds
causing death in a few minutes. Ian.
dry escaped and officers are in pur-
suit
The trouble is said to have been
caused by the failure Of Taylor to de-
liver a telephone message from Ian
dry yesterday.
This is the nineteenth killing in Dal.
las during the current year.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-26
SMITH HEADS SOUTHERN
POULTRY ASSOCIATE ION
GBy Associated Press.l

Atlanta, Ca, May 26.-With the
election yesterday of Governor-elect
Hoke Smith as president, the Southern
International Poultry Association was
established. 1t was determined to have
forty-six state associations, including
one in every Southern state.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-26
MEMORIAL DAY
AUTOMOBILE RACE.
Thirty-one Cars Had Qualified at Noon.
Best Known Drivers Are
on Hand.
[By Associated Press.l

indianapolis, Ind, May 26.-Up to
noon today thirty-one motor cars had
qualified for the big Memorial Day
automobile race. Those that have
qualified include the best known
drivers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-26
WINS $4,000 AVIATION PRIZE
With Kisses and Flowers Thrown in,
by Flight from Paris to
Madrid.
[By Assoclated Press.l

Madrid, May 26.-Pierre Yedrine,
the French aviator, arrived at the
Spanish capital from Bourgeois, France
at S:06 o'clock this morning, being
the first contestant to complete the
third stage of the Paris-to-Madrid av
iation race.
Reaching the judges stand, he was
covered with showers of roses and
kissed repeatedly by women.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-26
D|Az
HAS RESIGNED
De La Barra Took Oath as Provisional
President This Morning-Peace
Restored in Capital.
[By Associated Press.l

Mexico City, May 26.-Francisco
Leon De La Barra, the Mexican for
eign minister and former ambassador
to Washington, took the oath of office
as provisional president Of Mexico this
morning in succession to President
Porflrio Diaz, who resigned yesterday.
De La Barra will continue in the
office until a general election can be
held
Order prevailed in the capital last
night and this morning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-26
FOUR ALLEGED AS
SASS|NS ARRESTED
All but One Of Party Who Ambushed
San Augustine Lumberman
in Custody.
IBy Associated Press.l

San Augustine, Texas, May 26.-
With the arrest OF Henson Coulter and
two sons and Elisha Ware, the au-
thorlties say they have but one addi-
tional warrant to serve before having
in custody all the parties charged with
the murder OF Arch Lynch, the lum.
herman alleged to have been killed by
men in ambush near his mill Wednes-
day.