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The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
KANSAS, FRIDAY, OCT. II, 1912.

the hills fired a volley and charged.
 The rebels, not expecting an at tack from that quarter, were taken by surprise. Many of them fled; others stood and tough, fiercely with machine guns and rifles. The onward rush of the American troops could not be stopped. In 37 minutes they had gained the crest of the hill.
 The fierceness of the fight could be judged by the fact that flo insur gents were killed and 15 wounded Only 15 were taken prisoners.
 In the charge, four marines of Com pany c, under Captain Fortson were killed by the fire of a machine gun and eight were wounded.
 Two or three of the wounded are in a serious condition, including Lieut.. Martin, who was shot in both feet.
 All of the killed and eight wounded men were in this company, which was advancing through a gulch, down which the machine gun was trained. Eventually, a bullet struck the ma chine gulf, putting it out of commis- sion.
 The rebels fought like tigers and number of Americans in other com panies were wounded slightly.
 Having effected the capture of Cayo- tpe, the guns were turned on Bar rance, which was taken without much trouble by the American forces. The rebels retreated to the city of Masaya.
 The government forces had formed in line waiting for the word to advance and attack the city This was done immediately on the capture of the two hills. The federals gained an en- trance to the city and threw up bar ricades.
 Then began fighting in the streets with the rebels massed at the church in the plaza. The federals finally drove them within the walls of the church. They succeeded in breaking down the church door with well di- rected shot from a heavy gun and rushed inside.
 The slaughter was terrible Prac- tfeally all the rebels were killed or wounded, and many of the federals shared like fate
 General Zeledon made his escape from Masaya wounded, but was over, taken about 10 miles away by squad of federal cavalry. In a fierce en- counted, which followed he was kill ed General Zeledon is the insurgent officer who bombarded Managua in August, bombardment which result ed in the death of 136 women and children.
 Cayotepe hill is noted in Central American warfare as impregnable. It was never captured by assault until the Americans took it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Harrison to Get Shops.

Little Rock.-According to w. 8. Holt, one of the receivers of the Mis- souri and North Arkansas railroad, ar ticles of agreement will be signed within the next few days locating the new Missouri and North Arkansas shops at Harrison. In addition to do- hating land for the shops the town of Harrison has agreed to furnish a cash bonus of S5,000 Although it will not be definitely known what the shops will cost until plans and specifications have been completed, it is estimated that the shops and equipment will rep resent and expenditure of between s175,000 and $20O,OOO. The land and cash donated by the citizens of Har- rison would represent in cash between S25,000 and $30,O00, according to MT. Holt
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North C. lay tor th first 50 day, eafter.
 Oregon, & eoy, but the pay shall not exceou in the aggregate $l20 each for any one session.
 Tennessee, $4 per day for the first 75 days.
 Texas, not exceeding $5 for the first 60 days and not exceeding $2 thereafter
 New Hampshire, all members seas onably attending and not departing without license, receive $20O for the term.
 Idaho, s per day, but the amount in the aggregate shall not exceed $500.
 Rhode Island, $1 per day, no time limit
 Kansas, $3 per day, but in the az gregate the amount shall not exceed $50.
 Connecticut, $500 per term.
 "A careful comparison of the pro- visions of Amendment No 13, with similar constitutional provisions of other states, will show that the time limit as fixed by our amendment is | about the average and the per diem is above the average. Those other states appear to be getting along very well and what could be done anywhere else could be done in Arkansas"
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Accused Man Bound Over.

Pocahontas.-The preliminary hear ing of Tom Timer, who shot and killed John R. Davis at Swarts, has been finished. and the accused was bound over to await the action of the next grand jury. He was placed in jail here with his son, Dee Timer, who is charged with being an accomplice with his father. It is charged that the cider Timer fired into the wine cellar, in front of which the tragedy took place, with Davis gun, in order tc make it appear that Davis had fired first. An empty shell was found in Davis gun. The circumstances and the prominence of the two men indi- cate that the case will be long hard fought legal battle.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Strike Breakers Are Elonned.

Augusta, Ga-Four strikebreakers were dragged from a trolley car near North Augusta by sympathizers with the strikers of the street railway em- ployes. One of the men was shot in the hip. All were severely flogged. It was necessary to remove three of them to the city hospital. Attempts of the company to have the ear brought back into the city have been, frustrated by strikers and their friends, who declare the car cannot be moved until the strike is settled.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Two More Aviators Killed.

Berlin.-Aviation week at Johan- nistal was concluded after two more deaths had been added to the long list of fatalities among European avia- tors in the last two months. A mono- plane driven by Ernst Alig and carry- ing a mechanican, suddenly fell from a height of 600 feet when a wing col lapsed. The mechanican was thrown from the machine at a height of 450 feet and his body landed on the ground clear of the wreckage. Alig fell with the monoplane and was killed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
NORWOOD DUETS UNFOUNDED RUNQR Makes Statement Saying Act Passed al Last Election
 Is Constitutional.
LEGISLATURE MUST APPROVE
All Laws Have Been Compiled With in the Printing of the
 Amendme nts.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock-Attorney General Nor wood issued a lengthy statement rela- tive to the reported unconstitutional- ity of the amendment limiting legisla- tive sessions 10 60 or 75 days.
 He says:
 "The law provides that the returns upon amendments shall be opened and counted in the presence of the general assembly in Joint convention assem- bled, and if it shall appear that ma jority of the electors voting at such election adopted such amendment then the speaker shall declare such proposed amendment duly adopted by the people of Arkansas.
 .The suggestion that the speaker will refuse to perform this formal and mandatory duty is monstrously absurd,
 The question of the manner of publishing an amendment is not one to be determined by the joint session, but even if it was, Amendment No. 13 was properly published.
 
 and orders for the initiative and for the referendum shall be filed with the secretary of state, and in submit ting same to the people, he and all other officers shall be guided by the general laws, and the acts submitting this amendment until legislation shall be specifically provided for.
 eff an act had not been passed pro- viding the manner of submission, it would have been necessary to have ad- vertised Amendment No. 13 for six months, as provided by the constitu- tion, but an enabling act was passed, and this act specifically provides the manner of publishing the proposed laws and amendments to the constitu- tion and measures referred, and Amendment No. 13 was published as provided by this act.
 'The question can not be raised 'sat upon this point the enabling act Is In conflict with the constitution as 1t stood previous to the adoption of Amendment No. 10, because Amend ment No. 10 authorizes the legislature to provide the manner of submitting acts and amendments to the constitu- tion. This question is not like the question as to the number of amend ments that may be submitted, because there is nothing in Amendment No 10, either directly or by implication, repeating the provision of the consti- tuition which limits the number to three, and Amendment No. 10 did not authorize the legislature to make pro- vision as to the number that might be submitted"
 Members of the coming legislature visiting Little Rock last week eX- pressed satisfaction at the results of the election limiting the legislative sessions to 60 days. They say that the new law will have wholesome ef- feet, as it will virtually prohibit the consideration of local legislation by both the senate and the house.
 For the past ten years local bills have taken about two-thirds of the time of the legislature. The members discussing the matter stated that it is very likely that hereafter leeielative sessions will be confined to 75 sdays, as the new law permits an extension
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of 15 days with the consent of the ma. jority of all the members elected to both houses. Heretofore more than majority of the members of the gen eral assembly have voted to extend the sessions.
 Under the new order of things both houses will hold a caucus before the legislature convenes, and select all officers from presiding officer to pages. This alone will save four or five days in useless balloting for em- ployes. Four years ago the house spent nearly three days in balloting for sergeant-at-arms only. There were 32 candidates for the position at that time and all had a respectable fol- lowing. It has been the custom of the senate to hold caucus on the morn ing of the day that the legislature met, and before that body was called to order all the principal officers had been selected, and only one ballot was required to carry out the mandate of the caucus.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
NEGRO MADE POLICEMAN
Mayor Taylor Appoints Paul Chaney
 at Request of Negroes.

Little Rock.-On the request of the negro business men and taxpayers in the West Ninth street district, Paul Clancy, negro, has been appointed as partolman and assigned to night 1uty on West Ninth, between Spring and Cross streets. Mayor Taylor says the district has grown so much of late that in line with his policy to extend the police system as much as possible. he decided to put a patrolman in this district. Clancy is the first negro to receive an appointment on the police force under the present city adminis- tra.on, although Sam Spight, a negro, was for many years a detective under former administrations. Clancy is a blacksmith and a native of Little Rock The mayor says he has confidence in his ability to guard the safety of the negroes in this district, which in cludes a number of negro stores and hotels. The negroes who asked for better police protection, recommended Chaney.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Fees Are Due.

Little Rock.-Sam M, Taylor, the Democratic nominee for congress from the Sixth district has filed his certi- ficate of nomination and paid the fee to the secretary of state. Congress man Floyd Is the only other nominee who has done so, and Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges announced that it is time for congressman and presi- dential electors to take these neces- sary steps. Congressional nominees are required to pay fees of $10 for each county In his district. and the
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Turkey Offers Concession.

London-What may prove to be an important development in the Balkan problem comes from Constantinople in the form of a statement that the porte has announced it's willingness to put into execution article 23 of the Berlin treaty relating to a greater measure of selfgovernment of Rou- melia and Macedonia. It is stated by the porte that the details are to be settled by consultation with the Euro pean Roumelian committee, which comprises several countries.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Finds Old Deed

Pocahontas. = While looking over some of the old records for this coun- ty Frank Massey, found a record of a warranty deed that had been made by John s. Moore to Thomas s. Drew, governor of Arkansas. This deed was dated February l, 1881, when Ark. ansas was territory, and Randolph county was part of Lawrence coun- ty. This deed specified 320 acres of land just across Black river from Pc. cahontas, the consideration being S400. This land is some of the finest in this county, and is now worth $1OO to $50 per acre.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Train pitched Catches Fire

TeXarkana.-A freight train on the Cotton Belt, westbound went through a bridge spanning a creek, 20 miles south of here. Fifteen cars loaded with merchandise went into the ditch and a considerable portion caught fire and was destroyed, including one car of whiskey and one car of beer. The total loss was heavy, but the amount has not been estimated.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Shot in Arm Accidentally

Imboden-Henry Rush, an 1S-year- old boy of Sidney, Sharp county, suf- fered serious accident when shot gun, which he had loaded and placed in his wagon before starting on trip ito town, was unexpectedly discharged the shot tearing his right hand and ed medical aid soon after the accident. which prevented the wound from be- ing fatal. It is believed that his arm twill have to be amputated.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Conditional Pardon Granted.

Little Rock--Governor Donaghey granted conditional pardon or parole to John R. Peter, who was convicted Of statutory crime in Crawford county and sentenced to 21 years in the peni- tentiary. The governor declared, is expla.ation of the parole, that he had petitions from 90 per cent of the peo- pie in the community where Peters lived, and the pardon was granted on condition that Peters remain in the state and that no petition signed by 10 per cent of the people is presented asking that he be reincarcerated.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Young Man confesses Theft

Little Rock.-Amounting in value to probably $500, silyerware and mer- chandise, taken in the last few days, from number of Pulaski Heights residences, was recovered by local de teetives. This recovery represents the pluhder stolen within the past few days by Alvin Dunscomb, young man of probably 20 years, who was arrest ed at his home, Seventh and Martin streets recently. The young man confessed to the thefts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
To Enforce spittino Ordinance

Little Rock.-One of the most dan gerous violations of health regulations in Little Rock at the present time. according to Chief Health Officer o. K. Judd, is the splitting or expectorat. ing in public places and on street cars. Special dispensation was granted, Dr. Judd by the board of health to take steps immediately to enforce the or. finance prohibiting this act and to see hst penalties are assessed against the violators. There is penalty of $10 or splitting in public places.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Arkansas Bonds Popular.

Little Rock.-The bond dealers and attorneys for bond companies in all parts of the Unlted States have been writing to Earle w. Hodges, secre tary of state, the last few weeks ask ing about the fate of the bond amend ment submitted at the last general election. They seem to favor invest ment in bonds in this state, and the most of ths-n stated that they were anxious to purchase Arkansas bonds under the proposed amendment.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Reports Crops Are Good.

Helena-L. B. Howard, agricultural demonstrator of Phillips county, re- turned af'er several days inspection of the crops of the state, and reports that both cotton and corn are doing exceptionally well and that picking will begin generally throughout the state this week. Mr. Howard says the corn crop is fully 25 per cent in advance of what it was this time last year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Killed by Switch EnnLne

Jonesboro.-Earle Clarke, 19 years old, of this city, was run down and mortally injured by switch engine in the yards here. The young man is said to have walked around freight train which had blocked Main street and stepped in front of the switch en- giae, which was backing in the direc- tion of the freight. Immediately after being injured he was taken to a hospi- tai, but died within two hours.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
People interested in New Road

Pine Bluff.-Much interest is taken by the people of Jefferson county in the proposal to build a macadam road which will extend from Pine Bluff to Little Rock on the north side of the Arkansas river, as outlined at a con ference by Judge c. NJ. Philpot of lief ferson county, Judge A. ]. Walls of Lonoke county and Judge Joe Asher Of Pulaski county, and the highway engineers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Hostiiities Have RanIIn-

Constantinople.-An engagement has taken place at Berana, near the Mon tenegran frontier, between Turks and Montenegrans. The Montenegrans were repulsed, according to advices received here. The Turkish govern ment, it is understood, views this affray as practically the beginning of hostilities. Assim Bey, minister of foreign affairs, has gone to Roumannia to seek the support of that state in the Balkan difficulty.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Fourteen Are Sentenced

Pine Bluff.-Thirteen negroes and one white man. against all of whom true bills had been reported by the grand jury, were permitted to enter pleas of guilty. Judge A. B. Grace sentenced them to terms in the peni- tentiary, ranging from one to 21 years In all, the sentences given amounted to IA years.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Hanqinu Tree Ordered Removed

Fort Smith.-An enormous cotton, wood tree, in the shade of which as many as five or six men were hanged in a single day when the United States court here had jurisdiction over the bad men and desperadoes of old Indian territory, has been ordered re. moved.
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Carlisle.-Rice harvesting Is now well under way and the farmers can see now that they have better than an average crop. There is very little red rice this year and with the pres ent prices, everyone interested in rice feels much better over the outlook than ever before.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Boy Attempts Suicide.

Fort Smith.-Buster Maxwell, aged 10, of Ozark, swallowed quantity of morphine in an effort to commit sui eide. He swallowed too much of the drug and will recover. The child's mother is critically ill and the boy said that he expected her to die. He did not care to live without her, he said
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11

Ozark. = w H. Felker of Ozark bought cabbage that weighed 25 pounds from wagon on the street. The cabbage was perfectly formed. It was raised on Mulberry mountain, in this county. It will be among the Ozark exhibits on the Arkansas on Wheels train.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Lumber Man Under Arrest.

Little Rock.-Chief Deputy Sheriff with w. B. Archer, who was indicted by the Pulaski county grand jury on charges of passing worthless checks amounting to several hundred dollars Archer was formerly manager of the Malvern Lumber Company and is well connected in St. Louis and Mobile. He was placed in jail in default of bail
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Van Buren.-The body of Carl Triece, youth apparently about 2t years old, was found between the tracks in the Iron Mountain yard here. The coroner's jury returned { verdict that he was killed by train The youth was identified by paper found in his pockets.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Resigns After 25 Years in offio.

Dardanelle.-samuel C. Albright has been appointed justice of the peace for this township, vice Esquire S. L. Strayhorn, who rendered his resigna- tion, after having served for more than 25 years in this office
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title Rock.-The National Hom.

Little Rock.-The National Homl Company of Alabama gave notice tha it had surrendered it's license in Ark ansas and will withdraw from tn state. The Arkansas Veneer Com pany of Helena filed an amendmeI to it's charter showing that it ha increased it's capital stock from s2o coo to S40,000
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Cotton Crop Movinq Fast.

Warren.-The cotton crop in this county is moving very fast and at a very fair price. This town, together with Hermitage and Banks, received during the month of September over 1,000 bales on wagons.
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AMERICAN FORCES IN FIERCE BATTLE Sailors and Marines Under Admiral SoutherIand Are
 Victorious. RESERVES IN READI MES s U. S. Takes Drastic Measures to Put Down Revolution and Pro-
 tect Foreigners.
RESERVES IN READi N ES s

Norfolk, Va.-Orders were receiv- ] ed a6 the Norfolk navy yard to ! hold all marines at this station in readiness to sail for Nicaragua in ]
 ten days. The same order, it is { said, was sent to every naval sta
 tion on the Atlantic coast.
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electors must pay fee of $S7.50 each The payment of fees to the state treas urer or secretary of state must be made at least 20 days before election
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Girl Accused of Child Murder.

Newport.-Ada Clary, aged about IS, formerly of Clarendon. is under ar. rest here charged with the murder ot baby, whose body was found here
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Western Newspaper Union News serylcs.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Washington.-In a gallant assault, American marines and bluejackets drove the Nicaraguan revolutionary leaders, General Zeledon, and his forces from Coyotepe and Baranca hills, near Masaya, after 37 minutes of fighting, but in the action four pri- Corps were killed and a number wounded
 The victory of the Americans open ed the way for the Nicaraguan gov ernment troops to assault the town of Masaya, which they took from the revolutionists, and the starving inhabi- tants were relieved.
 Rebel losses were heavy. The gov ernmen4 forces lost 100 killed and 200 wounded. General Zeledon, the rebel, escaped, but later was cornered and killed by a troop of federal cavalry One thousand American marines and bluejackets, under Lieut.. Col. Chas. G. Long, are moving on the city of Leon, the remaining rebel stronghold
 List of American Dead.
 The American marines killed were:
 Private Ralph Victor Robbett, en- listed in St. Louis. His father lives at Nevada, Mo.
 Private Charles Hays Durham, en- listed at Indianapolis. His mother lives at Junction City, Ky.
 Private Clarence Henry McGiIl, en- listed at Boston. His aunt, Mary Her bert, lives at Portland, Me.
 Private Henry Pollard, enlisted at Rochester, N. Y. His mother lives at Medway, Miss.
 Admiral Southerlands dispatches made it plain that the defeat of the rebels was complete. Zeledon, a Me araguan and formerly supporter of Ze- lava, fled toward the Costa Rican boundary to escape. A band of fed eral cavalrymen discovered him some distance from Masaya and gave fight. After they had defeated him and his followers, he was found wounded and died later.
 story or the Battle.
 American marines and sailors as. saulted and captured the insurgent for tress of Masaya, on Barranca and Cay otepe hills. The federal government force afterward defeated the insur- gents in the city and drove them out.
 The two hills, which lie just outside Masaya, have been an insurgent stronghold since the outbreak of the revolution.
 Cayatope is 300 feet high and Bar anca 200 feet. The railroad from Mana qua to Granada runs between, and is commanded by the hills. This fact led the American admiral, w. N. H. Southerland, to demand the surrender of the fortress. This was refused by General Zeledon, commanding the in- surgents.
 The Americans began a lombard ment of the two hills. This continued all day, but apparently with little eff feet. During the night, the American forces moved around to the opposite side, and before daybreak were in po- sition.
 Maj. Smediey D. Buffers battalion of marines was on the east side of Cayoepe, Major McKelvey's command on the northeast and battalion of sailors on the north. Col. John II. Pendleton was in supreme command. At daybreak they had gained a posi- tion 600 yards from the entrench- ments, and as the light came up over
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active a part as he would have liked, but he promised all aid in his power tn help j" the work.