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The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Proud of Ills Longevity,

M. Joseph Madarsy, aged ninety eight, and the oldest member of par liament in the world, wishes it to be known that he is not thinking of re- signing his seat in the Hungarian reichstag, as his political enemies re- port He declares in an interview that he means to sit until he Is hun dred at least, and after that to live until he becomes the oldest man in the world In order to make sure of this, he carries constantly with him a list of all the accredited centena- rians living, and marks them off as they dia
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
obliqinq.

A young man who had never testi- fled before was called before the court as witness in certain case He was somewhat fiustered over the at tention that was being paid him, and mumbled his words so that the young woman stenographer could not hear them distinctly. He was told to speak plainly and to turn toward the stenog- rapher.
 Speak to the stenographer," said the prosecutor
 At that the young man arose and with a deep bow to the lady said, How do you do?"-Satire.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

Little Rock.-The following peti- tions recently presented to the Arkan- sas Railroad Commission will be brought up for consideration op October 9. Petition of citizens of Bar. nett, asking that it be made a regu. lar flag stop for passenger trains. The petition of citizens and shippers of Hamburg, on the Valley division of the Iron Mountain railroad and the Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf rail road, asking that the aforementioned roads be required to provide adequate connecting switches
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Two Pardons Are Granted.

Little Rock.-Two pardons were granted by Governor Donaghey, one to c. T. Wise of Sebastian county, who had been convicted of burglary and grand larceny and served his term in the penitentiary the pardon being issued to restore to the defend ant his citizenship; the other to Will lie Mitchell, convicted in Union coun- ty on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Mitchell is suffering from tuberculosis, from which he is not expected to recover.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
A Pen and Ink Shakespeare

Woodrow Wilson, on a recent visit to Atlantic City, referred good humor- edly to his rather illegible handwrit- ing
 But my hand is nothing" he said. "to that of Horace Greeley
 Poor Greeley once quoted from Shakespeare in leading article, 'Tis true, 'tis pity, and pity 'tis, tis true.
 "This appeared the next day:
 Iris two, 'tis fifty. 'tis fifty, 'tis fifty-two."
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Move for chanaa In Time.

The French ministry of public works Is endeavoring to have the govern ment adopt the system of reckoning time on railways by the use of the hours from 1 to "A, instead of 12 noon to 12 midnight. This system has al- ready been adopted by many conti- mental railways and has been in op- eration for years on the Canadian Pa cific railway.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
|PUTNA AM FADELESS DYES
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A Standpatter.

Norman White, who is again in the political ring-this time as Bull Moose-is telling story to tighten up his tariff opinions. Here is the story:
 A new baby arrived at a house. A little girl had been the pet of the family. Every one made much of her, but when there was new baby she felt rather neglected.
 How are you, Mary?" visitor ask ed of her one afternoon.
 "Oh, Pm all right" she said, except that think there is too much competi- tion In this world."-Lowell, Mass, Sun
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Confederate Home Fund Exhausted.

Little Rock.-The expense fund for the maintenance of the Confederate Home has become exhausted, and special meeting of the State Charities Board was called to arrange for ob- taining the funds necessary to pay the expenses of the institution until an appropriation can be made for the purpose by the next legislature. The amount appropriated by the general assembly of 1911 for the home was s30,O00, the last of which was ex- hausted last month.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
4 WONDERFUL DISCOVERY,

In this age oY TeseafcD and experiment., sl nature is ransacked by the cAfor. and hap
 man. Science IS indeed Haae giant stridea In tb2 past century, ard among thar--by 10 means least mportant-oisco cries in medicine Is that of TheT.pon hich bas b. used with great success in of those who sufer from kidney, bladder, nervous diseases, chronic weaknesses ulcers skin cruptions, piles, &c, there is doubt in fact ltseems evident from the big stir created amongst specialists, that ITERATION Is destined to cast into oblivion al. those questionable remedies that were formerly the sole reliance ot medical men It is of inipos- In this short article, but those who would like to know more apout this remedy that has effected SO should send M addressed envelope for ERER book to London, Eng and decide for themselves whether tho New French ReLiedy HEHAPi1N" No. !, So 2 pr No Is what they require and have been ekina in vain during life of misery, suffering, ,ill hnalth and unhappiness Therapion Is sold by druggists of
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
The Educational stsp.Ladder

We know what kindergarten is for; it is to educate children for the pri- mary grades.
 We know what the primary grades are for; they are to educate children for the grammar grades.
 We know what the grammar grades are for; they are to educate children for high school.
 We know what the high school is for; it is to educate children for col lege.
 But what does college fit you ror?- Life
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
New Party to Make Campaign.

Little Rock.-According to the plans of the local Progressive headquar- ters to make things lively after the general election in this state, the Bull Moosers are now arranging a strenuous itinerary for the champions of their cause to cover Arkansas, and forts will be rewarded by the election of at least two electors.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

Little Rock-The regular monthly report for August, prepared by the department of public works, is as fol- lows: Building permits inside the fire limits. 12; valuation, $33,695. Building permits outside fire limits, 65; valuation, $79,S99. Total, TT per mits; valuation. s113,594. Sidewalks, 37 permits for 4,5S5 linear feet, valued at s2,751.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
American Tools Preferred.

A favorite sport in New Zealand, as also in Australia and Tasmania, is com petition in wood chopping and saving; and in these contests, which attract a great deal of interest, the champion ships are always won through the use of American tools. In fact, the expert woodsman working for a prize would never think of using any other kind of tools.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Compensation.

A fairly prominent local pugilist was injured several months ago in an au- tomobile accident and had three ribs broken. Fully recovered, he was dis cussing the incident recently with friends.
 ''I got $100 out of the auto owner" he said. Had to give the lawyer bali and it cost $56 for doctors bills, but made them pay $100 for the thing, any how"
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Don't Take Caiomel Bonds Pills Are Better
They do not sicken or gripe.

IuHy UU HUL SIChVu UT BIIpV.
 They do not tear you to pieces"
 They do not leave you constipated.
 They are small, mild. effective. Why waste time and money on unknown and expensive purgatives?
 Just take one Bonds Pill at bed time for that headache, biliousness, torpid liver, etc., and wake up well! All Druggists, 25c. or send to Bonds Pharmacy Co.,, Little Rock. Ark.
 A free sample on request. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
YOUNG WIFE
 SAVED FROM
 HOSPITAL
Tells How Sick She Was And What Saved Her From
 An Operation.
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. -" Three years ago l was married and went to house.

Keeping. l was not fe e lin g we'll and could hardly dra g myself along. had such tired feelings,
 my back ached, my sides ached, I had bladder trouble aw- fully bad, and I could not eat or sleep. Ihad headaches, too, and became almost a ner- voI1s wreck. My doc
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Accident Marred Tournament.

An extraordinary accident marred the military tournament held at Dur ban (NataD during a recent sword v sword competition. Sergeant Wright, of the Carabineers, who was opposed to Quartermaster-Se Rapkin, of the same regiment, received his oppo- nent's sword between the ribs, on the left side. The weapon snapped, and left the sharp end in the wound The injury was pronounced serious, but not dangerous.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Poor Smith.

You look as if you'd been in a fight, Smith"
 NO. I've just been initiated into society"
 What society,""
 My mother-in-law's.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Minor Rookkeenina Item.

A small item was overlooked in the bookkeeping department of the United states navy. It was the charge for guns installed on the battleships Flor ida and Utah. The item was for the trifiing sum of s1.800,0O0.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
COLD FLOODED AND

Chills: Rev. James Reed, Gainesville Tex, wrote: 'I have used your Cheatham S Chill Tonic in my family and can recommend 1t to everyone affected other remedies aied." Price 60c. Sold and guar anteed by all dealers A. B Richards Medicine Co.,, sherman, Texas Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

Little Rock-E. o. Johnson has been appointed treasurer of Desha county, to succeed his father, J. s. Johnson, who died September 8.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
It's Own.

''Why do they call it Labor day?" inquired the mystified foreigner.
 It's labor's day off," explained the native.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

A man must draw the line some where, but the chances are he will get on the other side of 1t later.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Kid Stuff.

Mother-Now, Willie, wash your wrists and neck as well as your hands and face.
 Willie-Who's comin' t dinner?
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At al good grocers. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
Hard to Manage.

q never see you eat corn on the cob"
 No. I always avoid laborious food"
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

On the Honeymoon. She = Edward, don't look at the scenery all ehe time. Look at me now and then.---Fliegende 3laetter.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

Some people would rather make an effective appearance than good appearance.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

City Cousin-The hotel you were stopping at, was it on the American or European plan?
 Country Cousin-Waal I don't jest exactly know, but think 1t must hey bin on tn get-rich-quick plan.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20

The man who shoots at random never hits the target.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-09-20
No. 666

This is prescription prepared especial ly for Chills and Fever. Five or six doses will break any case of Chills and Fever, and if taken then as tonic the Fever wils not'return. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and does not gripe or sicken. zsc.
New-York tribune., 1912-04-20
MRS. LUCIEN p. SMITH.

Mrs. Lucien =. Smith. daughter OF KEEP
resentative James A. Hughes, of West Nlr-
ginia, who was returning on the Iltanlc
from her honeymoon and is now "A Wldo"'
was still under nurses care yesterday
She told the story of the Titanjc's disaster
as she had seen il 20 her father, and TINS
story bore eloquent testimony to the nero
Ism displayed by her husband and Edgar j.
meyer, who remained on the sinking snip
with him and found his grave in the ocean
There was one thing that Mrs. smith
could neither forget nor forgive. and that
VAS the fact that the boat into which she
hsd been put with Mrs. Edgar j. Meyer
contained twenty-three women and only
one man. and that although there was
room for at least twenty more passengers
neither nCr husband nor Mr. Meyer was
put into the boat
was asleep when the Titanic struck
ana the shock did not fully waken me-
SAID Mrs. Smith my husband came In
lew moments later and told me TO get
dressed. had worn an evening gown for
olnher. and he got out some heavy cloth
hg' telling me TO put that On. There was
no hurry, he urged all the time and he
TOOK up an apple and ate it while l was
dressing was about TO put on low shoes
New-York tribune., 1912-04-20
MISS ELIZABETH ALLEN.

J. Bruce Ismay displayed great courage
during the terrible ordeal on the Titanic
according 10 Miss Elizabeth Allen, OF st.
Louis. who, with two relatives. Mrs. Ed
ward Roberts and Miss Z. A. badill.
reached the Carpathia They are at tho
Hotel Gotham. Miss Allen said they would
resume their journey to ST. Louis In few
days.
Il think Mr.. Ismay showed the greatest
brayery and consideration. said Miss Al
len Yesterday. II want to say also that
there was no panic on the steamer.
I'VE were in the first boat TO be picked
I'D by the Carpathia. but we were not on
rho first one to leave the Titanic. l heard
two pistol shots fred. but the weapons
were discharged into the air our boa'
shipped no water at all. IL was hours
after we were taken aboard before the last
Of tho Titanics lifeboats was picked up
I should say # was around o'clock
Miss Allen was graduated from Nassar
College in 1904 and as there are large
number OF the members OF that class In
this city inquiries from most Of them were
made Yesterday. She will return TO Europe
In June. she said. She left this country
last June and had been travelling In Eu-
rome most OF the time before starting fo'
New York.
New-York tribune., 1912-04-20

and sent us final greeting. They called
out TO US that they would soon be with us'
Fortunately for US there were two Eng
lish women who understood the handing
Of oars Four Of us rowed while the sailor
steered and we went some distance ava!
from the Titanic
Our boat left the Titanic al about l@:S''
and up 10 that time everything seemed
calm and orderly on board, except thdt
there was no system in the nllins ana
manning Of the lifeboats.
when we were taken on board the Gar
pathia | watched Mr.. lsmay getting OH
board. He was taken 10 a speclal state
room and every attention was given TO
him while the women had to walt. I"ere
was even a notice placed on the door OF MS
stateroom reading: Please don't disturb
while surgeons and stewards eXerted them
selves TO be of service 10 him. MeanWhile
| had to sleep for time on the moor IN
passaGeWsv.'
U.s. Representative Hughes said that II any
negligence on tire part Of any official of
the line can be proven the guilty man
should be punished as severely as the law
permits
Mrs. Smith is only eighteen years old and
her husband was twenty-four.
New-York tribune., 1912-04-20
YOUNGEST SURVIVOR HAPPY
Baby Departs, Not Knowing Why
Those Who See Him Weep.

When the Montreal Express left Grand
Central Station yesterday morning IL nau
aboard the youngest survivor OF tue IL
,oric disaster. Travers Allison, eleven
months old. enjoyed that distinction ana
.ho u,,Ie fellow was none the worse 1or
his narrowing experience.
Hudson j. Allison. Montreal banker
his wife and two children were on the
rri,anic The baby was the only survivor
Of the Allison family. and he was in charge
of his nurse.
When on Thursday night the nurse ana
her precious bundle entered the Hotel Man
haitian women and men In the lobby wept'
Yesterday morning when Baby IraVefs was
taken out the unconcerned little survivor
had no conception Of the manner In whlch
his orphaned plight was playing on the
continents OF many persons in the MOTEL
And would you believe It," said an Of
aciai of the hotel. the youngster slept
nearly all the time he was in the lifeboat'
an the nurse said lie was here only a
few hours. but there wasn't person here
vho went to bed Thursday night without
q lot of thinking about that little chap"
The hurried launching OF the lifeboat
IN which the nurse and baby took refuge,
the nurse declared. was responsible for the
sonaratlon of the family and consequent
death OF the others.
Mrs. Allison was standing at the rail
waiting TO get into the boat with the other
mild Lorraine, when it was suddenly low
ered and she and the child were left
standing beside Mr.. Allison.
No other chance to enter a boat ever
came
Master Allison was In the lifeboat Ave
and one-half hours before being picked up.
George b. Allison and Percy W. Allison
are brothers of the lost father, and ].
Wesley Allison, who is director of the
New York Central Railroad, is cousin.
New-York tribune., 1912-04-20
TITANIC AT TOP SPEED
Survivor Says Liner Was Being
Pushed to the Limit.

Asked TO relate his experience In escap-
ing from the sinking Titanic with his wlfes
one Of the first cabin passengers VINO re-
ouested that his name be not mentionen,
said he, with the other survivors. thankco
God that he was safe once more on shore'
When asked for his opinion about tho
sneed Of the ship when she struck the ices
bcrs. The Tribune's informant said:
Judging from what had observed our
ing the passage and from the fact tnas
there was no fog. 7 should say that her
speed was about the maximum, which IS
said 10 be twenty-one knots. Overhead 10
was clear. but there was haze on the
water lust sufficient to veil An iceberS-
which looks black at night-fron the view
OF those on the lookout
Few realize the fearful responsibility
that rests upon the skipper OF an ocean
liner whose orders are TO make schedule
time al almost any cost. The owners de-
mand IT. the passengers demand II. ana
sometimes In obeyfng orders the unexpected
happens Brave Captain Smith has ooeyed
his last order. Too much praise cannot be
given 10 the crews OF both ships
New-York tribune., 1912-04-20

when he stopped me and made me wear
high ones. He even got my gloves.
When We reached the head Of the stair
way he led me into the gymnasium and
made me sit down with him. He said that
in my marriage vow | had promised to
obey him, and that this would be the only
occasion that he was ever going to exact
He then told me what to do and promised
that he would soon follow me in another
boat. after all the women and children had
been taken off
Captain Smith assured US that there
was no danger. The Titanic could not sink
for at least twelve hours, he said and nv
that time several steamers would roach us
I'VE were led to the lifeboat Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar ]. Meyer were there and Mrs
Meyer and / put into the third lfebos, |
saw that there was plenty OF room in the
boat and I asked Captain Smith to Iet NV
husband and Mr. Meyer into the boat Inn,
the captain replied thu, under no circpm.
stances would he permit man TO eo into
a lifeboat before all the women and cbu-
dreu had been taken off.
"There was no food and no drink in the
boat and the only man in II. besides two,-
tvthree women, was sailor who seemed
/ 20 no under the influence OF drink
NV husband and Mr. Meyer stood bv
New-York tribune., 1912-04-20
DENOUNCES
WHITE STAR DISCIPLINE.
Boats Unprovisioned and None
Knew How to Lower
Them.
HUNDREDS DIED IN BERTHS
Shock So Light Many Were Ig-
norant of Danger Until
Water Entered the
Cabins.

Mrs. George y. Stone. OF Cincinnati, con-
ilned TO her bed in room at the Hotel
Nolcott yesterday as result OF her nerve
wracking experiences on the Titanic, told
story TO representative of The Tribune
in which she bitterly arraigned the man.
agement of the White Star Line for falling
to have drilled the Titanic crew in the ru-
diments of launching, manning and equip
ping lifeboats
She said that while giving all the credit
I'm the world to the officers and men who
displayed such ch,valrous bravery she
could not overlook the fact that, in her
opinion, scores of the heroic lives lost in
the wreck were ruthlessly wasted a sacri-
flee to inefciency
Had there been any sea running at all.
instead of the CLASSY calm that prevailed
at the scene of the wreck" said Mrs. Stone
yesterday. mot single passenger from
the Titanic would have safely reached even
the surface of the water in the lifeboats.
The men tolled off for that duty did not
even know how to lower the boats prop
erly The boats were not provided with
food. water. compass or lights. The boat
was i'm had no crew to man the oars, and
finally il was lowered away with but
twenty-five women and one man In II,
when its capacity was fifty. 1t could have
carried even more than fifty, but 1t was
shame to lower that boat with but
twenty-three persons I'm 1t when brave men
were needlessly giving up their lives to no
PURPOSE standing on deck and watching il
leaving them"
According 10 Mrs Stones story, ono man.
AT least. saw the utter folly Of letting the
beat go so slightly loaded. and he let him
self down 10 the water by the loose davt
ropes and was pulled aboard. She did not
know who II was. but it appeared later
| that it was Major Penchen.
The entire lack of life drill OF any kind
on the Titanic was apparent in every detail
OF the wreck" said Mrs. Stone. I'm the
first place, there was no proper warning
conveyed to many Of the passengers, and
I have absolutely no doubt that many of
them were drowned in their berths The
| shock of the collision with the iceberg was
slight, at best and I'm cabins at distance
from tho point OF contact was probably
| unnotceabe. In my own cabin 1t was
| barely jar, but | was not resting easily
and I aNoke. | went on deck. and, just as
a matter of precaution, ! made my way
up TO the boat deck thinking that | would
reassure myself and my maid. Up there
found men of the crew beginning prepare
tions TO launch the lifeboats, and | knew
| then the accident was serious. went back
TO my cabin and threw on my heaviest
clothes because the weather was bitterly
cold
| Back 10 the boat deck then, and We
| found that ono hOst had haen launched
looked down 10 the water and could see
empty spaces in that first boat. There
were men standing around the boat deck
but there was no panic, no confusion
| everything was proceeding so quietly that
II was hard TO appreciate the seriousness
| Of the situation.