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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-28
PROF. FISHER
 ON THE TARIFF
DUTIES HELP MANUFACTURERS
 THE MOST, HE SAYS.

"You working people are receiving the rewest possible deal under the present tariff system Professor Will lard C. Fisher of Wesleyan University told the Hartford Socialists, in the course of a lecture on Labor Costs and Tariff Duties. Sunday after noon.
 He said, in substance:
 The whole present social order is, in practice, in fragrant contradiction with it's theory. Me are told that all but the facts, as we find them, are that everything Is shaped up for a small, favored class The theory of many manufacturers and capitalists seems to be that as much prosperity will drfbb1e through to the working classes as they deserve or can Happre- ciate.
 The average Christian claims to be self-sa crificing in a general way, and willing to devote himself to the good of others. But will the average fac tory owner, as Christian, feel that it is his duty to deprive himself to the extent of having his wife wear her furs for two years, or of driving his own motor car, for the sake of keeping his men at work in slack times, or not reducing their wages?
 ''In the tariff duties, things are shap- ed, for the few, not for the masses. The workingman is told that the tar if is for his protection, but the figures show that the tariff duties, in many cases, are double in percentage, the  in spite of the fact that the advocates of the present tariff policy claim that the rates cover the difference Of cost between the wages paid labor in foreign countries and in the United States.
 trThe government figures, submitted by the manufacturers themselves, show that the amount paid in wages aver ages about 20 per cent. of the value of the goods produced, taking that value the cost of raw materials, with 10 per cent. added to cover interest on the capital invested in the manufac- turing plant and depreciation.
 ''In 1909 there were, in the United States, 6,615,000 wage -earners. There was SIS, ,OO0, GOO, 900 capital invested in the plants in which these men worked. The mill value of the goods produced was about $2G, ,O00 GOO, GOO, the raw ma terial cost about SIP, GOO, 900 900, and the wages paid totaled $3, ,427 ,00O, 600. By a simple process of arithmetic, we see that the amount paid in wages is about IT per cent. of the cost of production. When the salaries of the executive of ficers, clerks, and other salaried work CTS are added, the percentage rises to about 20.''
 Professor Fisher read a variety 4of wage cost to total production cost in a number of industries, and compared these figures with the tariff figures. In Connecticut, he said, the showing is slightly better than in the country as a whole. Here the percenptage of wages to labor cost is about 25! The average yearly wage of the Connecti- cut factory worker is $522, the pfofes- sor said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-28
THE LITTLE GREEN HOUSE

(By Cora Hartman) A little green house stands Far away in a wood. Builded by childish hands And it's filled with all things good. Powered in a leafy tree, Hidden by a curtain green So no roober eyes can see, Where it's cheery windows gleam. There's a little golden key, That unloclxs and lets Us through And we're happy as can be And there's only room for two.
 Filled it is with every toy Every book you'd like to view. Every game to please a boy And a childish groWn-up too. And the larder's never bare,
 Shelf and cupboard, loaded down. Boasts and buildings always there. Fruits and bonbons all abound. And there's just two easy chairs.
 Lined with velvet cushions green. And up the little stairs A little siIken couch is seen. And so-when we're feeling rather blue And been sadly misunderstood, We hie us just us two, To the little green house in the wood
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-28
Notice

For forty-seven years we have been conducting business at the same oId location. corner of Main and John Streets. ridgePOrt, Conn.,, and our Private Bank has been established tfleoHe continuously. We have rece1Veu and maid ont on demand without no tie- millions of dollars of money de- posted with us and we continue to fecesve money subject to deposltoS check at sizfzx. Op which we allow three per cent. per annum. credIfett to each account monthly. We solicit the accounts of individuals business men. Irrns and corporations, and ali who want a bank account where they can deposit money, checks or dra1ts' and leave 1t for one day,One week, one Vv1<sxtI1- or one. year. and draw interest on it for any time it is left with us We give to the. business our careful personal attention as the oldest firm of private bankers in this state.
 TT r, WATSON & GO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-28
JUDGE PLATES FUNERAL
 IN MERIDEN TOMORROW

Meriden Jan 2s-The funeral of United States Circuit Court Judge James P Iatt, who died here, Sunday, from throat trouble, will be held Wed nesday from his home, 13O Lincoln St. The services will be simple and will be in charge of Rev. A T. Randall, rector of St. Andrews Protestant Epis- copal church Several of the United States circuit court judges and repre- eentativee from the State bar will at tend.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Green Forest Carroll Arkansas Friday Aph25,19
kAF5h5 LAW STUDIED
Arkansas Officers Investigated En-
 forcement of "BIue Sky" Law.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Arkansas Blue Sky" law will soon be in perfect working order. State Auditor John M. Oath out and J. J. Beavers of the insur- ance department made a visit to Kan sas where they gathered information of the Kansas "blue sky law, of which the Arkansas law is copy.
 The Arkansas officials were told that since the "blue sky" law became effective in Kansas two years ago, wild cat" investment companies have avoided the Sunflower State and the citizens there have been saved mil lions of dollars as a result. The va l1dlty of the act not once has been questioned in the Kansas courts.
 Copies of statements required filed by investment companies in Kansas will be printed at once and used in Arkansas. These statements cover wide scope of information pertaining to the finaincial responsibilities of all companies and their promoters and make is difficult for wild cat" com- panies to be foisted upon investors in this state.
 The new Arkansas law provides that all investment companies which fail to file statements in the auditors of flee shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $5,00o.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
GOV. FUTRELL PARDONS BOY
First Time Executive Has Exercised
 Pardoning Power.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Gov. Futrells first pardon was issued last week to boy who had committed his first offense and was repentent
 The boy came to Arkansas a few weeks ago to seek his fortune, follow ing break with his father, and in- stead of riches he found many hands outstretched to help him when he stepped from the Harrow path of righ- tousness.
 The name of the youth was withheld at the executive office, because the lad is a member of the prominent Iowa family and his adventures of the last few weeks are unknown even to his closest friends.
 Upon his arrival in Arkansas, the boy went to Sevier county in search of employment There he met youths of his own age and through a brief association with them he was induced one night to burglarize store. The Iowan was the only one af the party caught and his straightforward story of the robbery before the grand jury won him friends who later worked in his behalf after he was sentenced to four years on the state farm.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
CHILD DROWNS IN TUB
Mother Answers Telephone, Returns
 and Finds Baby Dead.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-While preparing to give bath to her 17-month-old son, Mrs. A. c. Becker was called to the telephone and when she returned to the bathroom she found the baby drowned
 Physicians were called immediate ely and they used a pulmoter for several hours but were unable to revive the child.
 The accident occurred at the Becker home, 2314 Battery street. The man. her i'll which the water was turned on during Mrs. Becker's absence at the telephone remains a mystery. It is presumed that the infant, left alone in the tub, playfully turned the faucet, unconscious of the danger and thus was the cause of it's own destruction Friends of the family emphatically de- nied current rumor that the child's older brother, Arthur, turned on the water in the bath tub.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
AUT0ISTS ARE DELINQUENT
Many Motor Car Owners Have Not
 Paid 1913 Tax.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock.-Lists compiled by as- sessors, showing the number of motor cars in the various counties of Arkan- sas, indicate that many owners of au- tomobiles have failed to pay the 1913 tax on motor vehicles, although the tax is past due. Assessors's lists, for example, show the following: Nevada county, 25 cars, IA paid: Bradley coun- ty, cars, five paid; Desha county, 30 cars, 6 paid Mississippi county, 86 cars, paid; Faulkner county, 24 cars paid; Hampstead county, 55 cars, II paid; Arkansas county, 175 cars, 40 paid. Taxes have been paid on only 500 cars in Pulaski county.
 Under the new state law the motor tax is due and a penalty of S3 for failure to pay the license may be made effective any day. An ample fee aslo is provided for sheriffs who collect delinquent taxes. Refusal of owners to pay the tax, under the new law, makes the car subject to seizure
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Missionary Unlen Meets.

Little Rock.-The Womans Presby- terial Missionary Union which held it's annual meeting here last week came to a close with the election of the fol lowing officers: Mrs. H. N. Street, Little Rock, president; Mrs. NJ. E.. Green, Little Rock, vice president; Mrs. A. M May, Little Rock, record ing secretary; Mrs. T. M. Moore, Con- way, secretary Assembly Home Mis- sions; Mrs. Charles Dunaway, New port, secretary Foreign Missions; Mrs. Sanders, Walnut Ridge, secretary local Home Missions; Mrs. H. P Hopkins. Argenta, secretary of Christian Educar tion and Ministerial Relief; Mrs. B. w. Torreyson, Little Rock, secretary of Sunday School extension and peo- ple'S work.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
5. 5. ASSOCIATION
 HOLDS CONVENTION
MANY IN ATTENDANCE AT BATES. VlLLE-IMPoRTANT BUSINESS
 TRANSACTED.
MEETS IN JONESBORO NEXT
Several Others-Officers Elected.

Western Newspaper Union News Service. Batesville.-The Arkansas Sunday School Association met in Batesville last week in one of the most success ful meetings ever held. About 1000 delegates and visitors attended the meetings. Interesting programs were rendered by many able speakers. Tho special feature of the session was the elementary work of Sunday schools. The speakers were J. L. Alexander, an international worker; Miss Minnie Allen, field worker in the junior department, and Mrs. Mary Bryner of Chicago.
 The following committees and off cers were chosen:
 Committees on Nominations-D. w. Richey, A. Friedman, E. B. Hemp stead, Mrs. w. B. Ferguson and W. A. Lindsey.
 Committee on Resolutaions-Th Mary Fuller of Augusta, Mrs. Lucas of Van Buren, Prof. McMurray of War ren and Mrs. Henry Cooley of Jones' boro.
 Committee on Bylaws and Consti- tution-H. F. Lufkin, Little Rock; R. A. Dowdy, Batesville; o. P. Stark. Russellville; H. c. Pugh. Little Rock; A. A. Macdonald. Fort Smith. The officers are: President, J. B. Finney, Huntington; first vice president, R. o. Dowdy, Batesville; second vice presi- dent, O. P. Stark, P. K. Roots, Little Rock; secretary, H. G. Pugh. Little Rock; treasurer, George Thornburgh, Little Rock
 The new members of the Executive Committee elected at this session whose terms expire in 1916, are: John B. Gregson, Jonesboro; J. D. Arnold, Little Rock; Mayor Charles E. Taylor, Little Rock; and Rev. W. S. Hickman, Texarkana; the Rev. H. W. Steen, Prescott; De E. Bradshaw, Little Rock; c. H. Hing, Pine Bluff; D. c. Hastings, Crossett.
 Jonesboro was selected as the place of next meeting.
 Jonesboro was probably the best rep- resented city in the state at the con- vention, and the people from that city worked hard to secure the convention and their city won on the first ballot. Other cities that competed were Lit tie Rock, Rogers and Pine Bluff.
 More than $2,500 was pledged to car ry on the association work.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
pardaneIIe Gets s1oo Gift.

Dardanelle.-The city of Dardanelle Is S1O0 better off financially and none here knows why. George F. Upton, publisher of the Dardanelle Post-Dis- patch, received the following anony- nous letter from Little Rock accom- panied by $100 in currency: Fifty dollars of this money belongs to the town of Dardanelle; the other fifty be- longs to the Dardanelle School Dis- trict. It doesn't make any difference why it does or where it comes from. You will please give it to the proper authorities and acknowledge receipt of the amount in the classified col umns of the Gazette"
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
BEZDEK WILL LEAVE U. OF 1.
Arkansas Institution Is Too Badly
 Crippled.

Western Newspape; Union News Service
 Fort Smith.-Hugo Bezdek, famous as athletic coach of the University of no circumstances will he remain with that institution after his present con- tract expires. Coach Bezdek announc- ed emphatically that he had decided to leave Arkansas and that he will be- come athletic instructor of the Univer sity of Oregon, with whom he already has signed a contract. Following the announcement of Coach Bezdek some weeks ago that he had resigned and had accepted the position of atheletic director with Oregon, 1t was stated the Board of Trustees of Arkansas had hopes of making him proposition that would cause Bezdek to remain with the Razorbacks.
 Bezdek stated that he could enter tain no proposition from Arkansas. '1'm done; that's all there is to it. he declared. "I'll leave Arkansas in June and will remove to Oregon just as soon as I can straighten out my affairs. There is no proposition that I would consider to remain in this state. By this, I mean that I have firmly decided to make a change.
 q have labored under extraordinary circumstances at Arkansas with the atheletic department the worst crip- pied institution of the university. have done everything in my power to secure finances to give the university what it needs in an atheletic way, but
 my efforts in that behalf have been failures. I regret that I am leaving, but under the circumstances I believe it is the best for my interests. I wish the university unbounded success"
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
TWO ARE IN RACE
 F0R G0vERNORSH|P
STEPHEN BRUNDIDGE, OF sEARCY AND GEO. w. HAYS OF CAM
 DEN, CANDIDATES.
CAMPAIGN TO BE CLEAN ONE
Mud Singing" Is Put Under Ban. Aspirants Put Up $75o Expense
 Checks.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Two candidates for governor are now assured. The last day for candidates to announce for office was Tuesday and only Ste phen Brundidge of Searcy and George w. Hays of Camden had announced.
 Up until few days ago there were several prospective candidates who, however, at the last moment failed to announce.
 MT. Brundidge challenged MT. Hays to a joint canvass of the state. MT. Hays declined on the grounds that there was no important issue before the people and he did not consider it necessary. MT. Brundidge will do his heaviest campaign in South Arkan- sas, the home Judge Hays. MT Hays will reverse the order and campaign in MT. Brundidge's stronghold, north Arkansas.
 The present campaign promises to be an exceptionally clean one in re- spect to mud singing" both candi- dates having announced their aversion to such methods.
 In filing notices of their candidacy with the State Democratic Central Committee, MT. Brundidge and Judge Hays each gave checks to the amount of $750 to be used in defraying partial ly the expenses involved in e&e pri- mary election. The committee will ap- portion the $1,500 among the 75 coun- ties of the state according to the num- Der of votes boiled in the last gen. eral election.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Will Improve Rural Schools.

The strategic point in carrying out any work or plan looking to the im- provement and betterment of the rural schools is the county superinten- ent. Efficient system of schools for that county.
 In summarizing the work of a county superintendent an eminent school authority in a recent address said in part:
 ''The work of the State Superinten- dent must be done and his plans ex- ecuted largely through the county superintendent. No local and per manent plans for the improvement of public schools, township meeting, etc. can be set on foot and successfully carried out save under the leadership of an energetic county superinten- dent.
 "All campaigns for the education of public sentiment on educational questions and for the advancement of the work of or, at least, to only partial or temporary success without the active help and direction of a county superintendent knowing his people, knowing the conditions and needs of his county and enjoying the confidence of teachers, officers, childrens and patrons.
 ''No real county system, composed of large number of separate schools unified and correlated in their work, each pursuing properly arranged and wisely planned course of study in the subjects required, and the whole system fitting into it's proper place in a great state system, can ever be worked out save through the aid and under the diretcion of a county SUD- erintedent with an adequate concep- tion of his work and with an ability to do it.
 In those counties of Arkansas where county superintendency has been ad- opted and where county superintedents are at work, rural school conditions are being greatly improved.
 Every county in the state that has not yet adopted county superinten- dency will vote on this important question at the school election this year. The prospects are that many new counties will adopt this plans of work for their schools at this election.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Lends Commission Old Picture.

Little Rock.-Mrs. D. R. Wing, 719 East Capitol avenue, has loaned the Arkansas History Commission large bird's-eye view of Little Rock as it appeared in 1871. The streets are clearly marked off and labeled. A number of historic landmarks, then standing but which have since fallen into decay or have been destroyed, are accurately indicated. The building and grounds of the old St. Johns Col lege are shown. The City park with a number of buildings in the vicinity of the old arsenal and which since have been removed are outlined.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Volun
n1nE F.ssss Plans to ExhibipBFA>sssss Resources.

Plans to ExhibiNEfhfsas Resources.
 Mayor A. L. Kinney has received from John H. Page, commissioner of agriculture, prospectus of the Arkan- sas allied industrial commission exhibit car, with a subscription blank for the maintenance of the car. Commits sioner Page is the secretary of the commission. He reports that many subscriptions have already been re- ceived, and the project is assured.
 The commission will, when sufficient funds are subscribed, contract for an 84 foot exhibit car which will be filled with Arkansas exhibits and tour all sections of the United States, remain ing out the entire year. The sub- scribers are requested to contribute to the maintenance of the car for a term of five years.
 Commissioner Page has secured much information on the kind of car needed for this business. and has selected a solid steel structure with a bevel plate exterior, and on one end platforms, thus requiring the visitors to enter side doors at the center, and pass through the exhibits, all of which are in one end of the car The other end of the car will be utilized for offices bed rooms, dining room, kitchen and bath.
 Each visitor to the car will be given a card to fill out, showing his name and address, after which he will be presented with large souvenir book on Arkansas. containing 200 four color ed illustrations and 50 additional pages of descriptive matter. The book will be bound in pig skins and bear the Arkansas coat of arms on the back. It is figured that 100, ,O00 of these will be distributed each year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Old Eyesore Removed.

Little Rock.-One of the eyesores that detracted from the beauty of the removed. This was the old cellhouse of the penitentiary that has stood for many years. This old building was left standing when the old peniten- tiary was demolished to take care of the convicts who were working on the capitol building. The statehouse grounds are now ready for the land. scape gardner.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Acquitted of Triple Killing.

Marianna-Will Lynn, planter of this county, who shot and killed three negroes on the streets of Marianna more than a year ago, was acquitted al hearing in the Lee County Circuit Testimony showed that Lynn and the negroes, who had been employed by > him on his plantation, had had many olarrels and that the negroes had threatened him on several occasions.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Fear Felt for Watchman.

Little Rock.-The mysterious disap- pearance of Henry Benson, watchman and prospector for the Big Bear Min ing Company, whose proprety is locat- ed about 20 miles west of Little Rock. is the cause of much apprehension among his friends, who fear that he may have met with foul play or have lost his way after leaving Little Rock for the camp, on the afternoon of
 eAnosGay, April 2. Mr. Benson was sfti efa 90 and 60 years of age.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Falls From Window. Uniniured.

Little Rock-The 19-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Bray, had a miraculous escape from instant death when he fell IA feet from a second story window. The child had been playing near window and climbing out on the ledge, lost it's balance. A physician was quickly summoned, but the little one apparently did not sus- tain any considerable injury as a re- suit of the fall
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Boy Killed by Freiqht Train.

Conway-Buster, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans was struck and instanly killed near his home at Tank Lake by local freight train. Te lad was playing beside the track, and did not see the approaching train. The step of the tender struck him on the head, knocking him some distance The train was moving at a rate of 30 miles an hour.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Killed While Huntinu.

Batavia.-Charlie Ffreball, lad IS years old of Batavia was killed by the accidental discharge of a shotgun while hunting near here. The lad climbed on a stump with the weapon trailing and the gun was in some man ner discharged, the load of shot strik- ing him in the stomach.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Collectors Respond With Money.

Little Rock.-Answering the cry oi distress of Auditor Oathout the collec tors of Arkansas counties responded and within a week turned $109, ,996.94 was in the treasury with only half the counties heard from. However, this sum was not allowed to be idle long for warrants were outstanding against the general revenue fund that soon reduced it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Kills Two Bid PeIicans.

Pocahontas. Oscar Williams, a farmer living two miles east of Poca- hontas, killed two pelicans. One measured eight feet from tip to tip and the other measured seven feet Seven pelicans were seen together on a lake near the Williams home.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
To Try for Road.

Paragould.-Citizens of Paragould and Green county have decided to make a bid for the government post road to be constructed in Arkansas under the direction of a government engineer. According to the conditions of the proposition the citizens must raise $20,000 in order to get an ap- propriation of S10,o00 from the gov ernment
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-25
Creating Fellowship.

Pocahontas-A number of the pupils received California Poppy plants from students of the Sacramento High School The purpose of this work Is to create greater interest in nature and to lead to a broader fellowship and spirit of national patriotism by associating schools in widely separat- ed communities.