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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-02
MAKES FEDERAL APPEAL
'Thaw Asks That His Canadian Expe-
rience He Inquired Into.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
WaBhinNtOn Ocfnhar

Especial to The Times Dispaeoh.]
49, Washington, October 1.-Harry K.
Thaw sent an. appeal to the State De-
partment to-day through Senator
Cllver. or PennsylYania, asking that
the denial Of Justice by Canada be In
quired into. Senator oliver will trans
init the letter TO the department to-
morrow.
Thaw recites his entry into Canada,
ms arrest hearing. tho appeal from
the order Of deportation. and the fssu-
anco of the WRIT of habeas corpus. his
forcible removal to the United States,
and continues:
These facts. as respectfully sub
rnitted. reveal a gross violation of the
treaty rights Of an American citizen,
will establish precedent by whlch
the treaty rights OF American citizens
IN Canada Will bo most seriously in
Il feel that this affair must be con-
sldered In purely impersonal spirit
IN order to have 1t properly adjusted.
What happened to me may happen to
any defenseless American citizen"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-02

Madrid, October 1.-The International
here to-day, under the presidency OF
Marquis Manuel Garcia Prieto DIAL
hucemas, The United states Is rep
resented by about n dozen delegates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-02
Tnft,. nelntiYc 4. nridc.

Newburgh. =. Y, October 1.-Lteu-
tenant Wister NJ. Shubb. United States
Army. and Miss Edith Taft, OF Mont
gomcry Orange County. were married
to-day. The bride Is relative OF for
mer President Taft
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-02
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Cotton manufacturers Talk Only About
Thcir Own RMsincaH.

Their Own Business.
Atlantic Clay. y. j., October 1.-Tech-
nical papers relating to the business
were read at the morning session to-
day OF the semiannual meeting OF the
National Association of Cotton Manu-
facturers which opened here last night.
Deccia musns, the sizing for cotton
wraps, the results OF moisture tests
upon American cotton at the cotton
house, Havre. France, and
the second report of the committee on
conditioning OF cotton yarn and cloth
We're on the program for discussion
when the meeting hegan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-02
Transfer Tax Fails orr.

Albany, n. r. October I-Stock
transfers in New York fell off almost
one-third In tho fiscal year Just ended.
y year ago the stock transfer tax for
the previous year was s3G53.O37. This
years report showed collections of only
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-02
PARDON NOT ASKED
Protests From ,Inny Sources Appear
AGninSt OrchnrtI's Petitions.

AkninSt UrchnrUN PetItfOns.
Boise, Idaho. October 1.-As a re-
suit OF protests from all over the State,
no pardon for Harry Orchard con-
fesscd slayer OF former Governor Frank
Steunerburg. was asked by the Met
ropolitan Church Association OF Wau-
kesha, Wis, to day when the State
Board of Pardons met.
Orchard insisted that the petition
be delayed. He is serving a life term,
and has been in prison since January,
1906
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-02

(Continued On Second Page.)
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
FIRE DEPARTMENT PARADE
Little Rocks Modern Department and
 Old Volunteers Celebrate.

Western Newspaper Union News serv;c
 Little Rock.-The capital city lasC week celebrated the opening of the new central fire station and the in- stallation of the new automobile fire fighting apparatus.
 A big parade was held in which the old volunteer fire fighters participated. The parade was in four divisions. In the first division were the old volun- teers drawing along the old hose reels in use half century ago. In the second division were the horse drawn equipment now in service. In the third division were the new automo- bile apparatus consisting of eight ma chimes which cost the city many thous- ends of dollars, In the fourth division rode the city officials, Governor Hays and MT. Futrell and citizens in autc- mobiles.
 Two interesting objects in the pa rade were two old department horses which have been in the service for IT years. One, the chiefs old horse, has answered over 5000 fire alarms dur ing his term of service, the other horse is still in active service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
UNITED STATES WILL BENEFIT
Commission Preparing Report of For
 eign investigation.

Washington.-Great will be the profit to the farmers of this country and ultimately to the consumer from .he three months tour of Europe re, gently completed by the federal com mission in conjunction with the Ameri- can commission appointed to study agricultural conditions, particularly rural credits, farm land loans. CO operative farming, and other things agricultural, according to Harvey Jor dan of Atlanta, Ga, one of the five commissioners appointed hy President Wilson.
 MT. Jordan Is in Washington to meet the other commissioners and arrange for the report to be made to congress It is expected that this report, and also that of the American commis- sioners, some 60 in number, will be ready for tke regular session of con gress
 Tn three months we accomplished a great deal,' said Mir. Jordan. We did this by appointing subcommittees, which visited different parts of Flu. rope. In this way we covered Italy Hungary, Holland, Austria, Belgium Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Eng land, Ireland and Germany. The fed eral commission made particular study of rural credits and farm land banks and loans, but we gave genral attention to farm conditions and the system of cultivation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
MEXICAN TENSION
 RELIEVED BY LIND
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE AR RIVEs IN MEXICO CITY WITH
 OUT MISHAP.
STATEMENT BY MINISTER
Has Great Faith in the Reasonable ness of the Judgment of the
 United States"

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 shington.-Distinct relief was ap parent in official circles here over the course of events in Mexico. The state rtent of Frederico Gamboa, the new Mexican minister of foreign relations that he had great faith in the reason ableness of the judgment of the Unit ca States,' holding the conviction that the difficulties between the two coun- tries soon would be adjusted" pro- duced a very fayorble impression in administration circles. Secretary Bry- an commented optimistically on it and White House officials also were pleas ed.
 President Wilson pointed out to call CTS what seemed to him conspicuous efforts on the part of some persons unknown to him through published misrepresentations to involve the United States in intervention. He re- iterated that the attitude of this gov ernment toward Mexico in the present situation was one of peace and friend liness only.
 The safe arrival in Mexico City of John Lind, personal representative of the president and officially designated as adviser to the American embassy, | ended some tense moments in the sit uation. Administration officials look forward hopefully to a favorable re- | ception of their efforts to suggest measures of peace in ending the strug, gle between the contending factions 1 ill Mexico.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

Washington.-Con Oldfield called in person upon Secretary of State Bryan last week and requested that the State Department make in quiry through it's consular agents re- garding the safety of MT. and Mrs. Seymour and two small children and Mrs. Susan B. Taylor, formerly of Inn boden, Lawrence county, Ark, who are within the distressed zone of Mexico. No word has been received from the Taylors during the last 60 days and many friends of the family in Arkan- sas are anxious for their safety. MT. Oldfield has received number of re- quests to try and locate the Taylor family, who moved to Mexico two years ago. The State Department will do everything in it's power to discover the whereabouts of the Arkansans.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
:WS ANU NUIto IF TIE CAPITAL
GUINNESS MEN AND CITIZENS OF LITTLE ROCK HONOR RETlR-
 ING GOVERNOR.
STILL LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
MT. Futrell Commended for His Ad. nninistration-Presen With
 Gold Headed Cane.

Western Newspaper Union News Service. Little Rock.-The business and pro fessional men of Little Rock rendered retiring Gov. J. M. Futrell dinner at th Hotel Marion last week. Seventy fiveNqf the most prominent citizens of Li.Tle Rock were in attendance. The sIheakers commended Gov Futrell's sn sministration very highly and ex- essed the hope that the people of kansas would in the near future re- him to the gubernatorial chair.
 le or two of the speakers regretted MT. Futrell did not become can in the late special election, for
 g Ghe clause in the constitution sprohibits members of the legis- from accepting any other office E the time for which they are d for senator or representative. ". Futrell is one of the holdoyer Rrs, he was ineligible to enter Nbernatorial contest, but he is resident pro tenn of the senate,
 karries with it the title of lieu
 Bovernor. MT. Futrell was pre-
 with a gold headed walking
 ring the banquet.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
ARKANSAS MAN
 IN WASHINGTON
LITTLE ROCK BANKER coNFERS WITH SECRETARY McADoo
 REGARDING LOAN.
FULL SHARE IS PROMISED
Official Is interested in State and Future Wefare-Gets Aid of
 Congressmen.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Washington.-R. D. Duncan, vice president and cashier of the State Ma tional Bank of Little Rock, who was in Washington representing the Little Rock Clearing House Association to obtain a share of the $50,000, 900 that will be let the banks of the United States to move the crops this year, had an extended conference with Secretary of the Treasurer McAdoo, at which conditions in Arkansas were thorough ly discussed
 Mir. Duncan said that Secretary Mo Adoo is greatly interested in Arkan- sas and the future financial welfare of the state.
 MT. McAdoo promised the Arkansas hanks should have their full share of the $50,000, ,000 fund to finance the crop movement there.
 Mir Duncan called upon the entire membership of the Arkansas congress sonal delegation and received a prom ise from them to accompany him to call upon Secretary McAdoo and back Eim up in his demands for a large sum for Arkansas with which to move the crops.
 While Little Rock has been official ly designed as the only city in the state where the banks will be named Gs Repositories of the crop moving fund, it is expected that the Little Rock banks will lend considerable sums to the banks at Pine Bluff, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, Texarkana and other cities in the state in order to fa- cilitate the movement of crops.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
TO STUDY CONDITIONS
Official Will Gather Statistics on
 Malaral Fever.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock.-As a result of a two days consultation between Dr. R. H. Von Ezdorf, surgeon in the United States Public Health Service, who ar rived here last week to make a study of the malarial conditions in Arkansas, and Dr. Morgan Smith, secretary of the State Board of Health, both Dr. Smith and Dr. Von Ezdorf decided that September l would be the best time to begin the work Dr. Ezdorf left Little Rock but will return later to begin a thorough investigation to determine the prevalence and the distribution of malaria in the, state, and the breeding places of malaria bearing mosquitoes. He also will make blood examinations of persons suffering with chronic ma laria
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Iudne u. M. Rose Dead.

Little Rock.-Judge Uriah M. Rose 79 years old, prominent Arkansas jur ;st and representative of the United States to the Second International Peace Congress at The Hague in 1907 died at his home Tuesday morning. after a lingering illness, due to old age. For years Judge Rose was rank ed not only among the foremost law yers of Arkansas but of the United States, and his opinions have beeu translated into many foreign Ian guages. He was prominent in politics and for several years was National Democratic Committeeman for Arkan sas, but steadfastly refused public of fife, deciir'ng election to the United States Senate, when he was assured of his electOn
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
To Devote Dav to Roads.

Arkadelphia.-A meeting of the good roads enthusiasts of Philadelphia was held to plan the building of a pike from Brown Springs to Arkadel- phia, a distance of 12 miles, and 1t was decided to adopt the plan which has been used so uccessfully in many other communities that of having a Good Road Day" at which time every body joins and spends a day working a specific stretch of road under th supervision of expert road builders. Tuesday, August 19, was decided upon as the Good Road Day"
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
No Special Session.

Little Rock.-It is practically cer- tain that Gov Hays will not convene the legislature in special session and will follow the precedent set by the two predecessors, who were requested to convene the legislature in special session in order to assist the St. Francis Levee Board in floating an additional bond issue. It was stated that the levee board will ask Gov. Hays to call an extra session of the legislature in order to remove several restrictions placed in the act author izing a bond issue by the last legisla- ture. It is stated that it is impossible to sell the bonds under the present law.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Little Rock.-As his last official act

Little Rock.-As his last official act before surrendering the gubernatoria' chair to Gov. George w. Hays, Acting Governor J. M. Futrell pardoned J. ( Robinson Of Monroe county found gui' ty and fined $200 for bootlegging, an6 Henry Green of Crawford county, serv ing a term of 21 years in the stat penitentiary for a serious statutor charge. Robinson was tried and con yioted in the Monroe Circuit Cour February 22 last. Green was sent Ill tom Crawford county November 2l 1903.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Clarke to Have Opposition.

Little Rock.-Already the political pot is beginning to boil. It is almost certain that Sen. James P. Clarke will be opposed by, two or more candidates for his office. Sickness was said to be the only reason that prevented ex Governor Donaghey from announcino last week. Judge W. F. Kirby is ex. pected to announce his candidacy soon and Judge Joseph M fill is spoken of as a possibility.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
New Little Rock Paper.

Little Rock.-"The Arkansas Journ- al' new evening newspaper will com mence publication sometime during September. The company which will p2blish the new paper was organized mere than year ago. Recently If was announced that all the stock had 1een subscribed The company is capitalized at S1O0 0O0 R. B. Young
 formerly of the Memphis Press" is one of the heavy purchasers of stocs apd will assume the guidance of the taper in the capacity of manager
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Officers Would Succeed Selves.

Little Rock.-Judge Joe Asher, of Pulaski county who is serving his third term as county judge, will be a candidate to succeed himself, as also will Chancery Clerk J. s. Maloney, Circuit Clerk Dan D. Quinn, Assessor Robert G. Pillow, Sheriff w. c. Hutton, Treasurer Henry o. Vogler, County Clerk Herbert s. Turner, Coroner Mar tin P. McNeil and Surveyor F. H. Con way. Virtually all the officers, ac- cording to Democratic precedent, are due to serve another term, inasmuch as they are completing their first term.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Asks Money of Railroads.

Fort Smith.-Petitions demanding $12,000 from the Iron Mountain rail way and s10,000 from the Missouri and North Arkansas railway were sent to Texarkana and Harrison, respect lively, by United States Prosecutor Bourland of this city, to be filed Both suits charge the railways with viola tion of the so-called 16-hour law and with failing to provide safety appli- ances as prescribed by law The sum of $1,o00 is asked on each of the 22 counts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Orders Freiqht Depot Built.

Little Rock.-kcting favorably upon the petitions of citizens of Argen a, the Arkansas Railroad Commission is sued an order instrucring the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway tv hr,iid a modern freight depot at Fourth and Magnolia streets, in the rear of the city hall. The railroad company will be allowed 60 days to erect the structure, which must mod ern throughout
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
EnnLishmen MettIed.

London.--The Bristish government, nettled by the comment of certain American newspapers concerning Great Britain's recognition of Presi- dent Huerta, declared that the con- ment is based on misconcep ion of tion that the influence of powerful in terests was used in bringing about recognition
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Appoints Scott County Representative

Little Rock.-Governor Hays ap- pointed Ben H. Johnston of Scott coun- ty to serve the unexpired term of H. R. Cantrell in the House of Represen- tatives. Representative Cantrell re- signed his seat in the house recently to accept the postmastership at Wal GrOn
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Iillman Wins in Primary.

Fayetteville.-The elimination con test here between Idge J. N. Tillman and Senator P. A Rodgers resulted in a victory for Judge Tillman by vote of 240 to 1S1. This is a very large vote for this city and both candidates pcllcd their full strength. When the candidates agreed to the preferential primary they also agreed that the loser should qut the race for Congress and use all his efforts and influence in aiding the victor
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Fall Fatal to Farmer

porch caused the death of N. B. Ash croft, GA years old, at this home near Prattsville. MT. Ashcroft walked onto his porch and fell to the ground. Phy- sicians were called and declared that he had been internally injured He died later.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Littfe Rock Death Rate Low.

le Rock.-Dr. o. K. Judd, chief officer, filed his report for July ne Department of Health, show ? death rate during the month he smallest of any city in the States. During the month ere 62 deaths in the city, 40 Of were of persons who resided in Twenty-two deaths occurred various hospitals, being out-of- ttients.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
conservationists Oppose suffragetes.

hington.-Conscious that the ti- tie of their organization, the National Association Opposed to Woman Suf frage,3 was too lengthy and cumber. someI to carry in'u the fight against ''Vot9s for Women" members an nouneed that they would be known hereafter as "Women Conversation. ists.t They propose to work to offset the [ 1sibde effect on Coneress of tn meet 70 recently of the Ma ional Coun gil q WoYen Voters, and they ar iookEg forward to hard battle
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Heat lniures Crops.

Tuckerman- The extremely hot weather of the last few days has dam. aged the crops in this section. Unless ain falls soon much of the cotton will shed its fruit. The plant is now heav- ly laden and under favorable condi- tions bumper crop Is assured.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Larue Crop Predicted.

Fort Smith.-Crawford county will this year raise one of the largest crops ir her history, according to repre- sentative of cotton buying concern ol St. Louis, who has just returned from a toVr of the county. The pro- Guct is estimated at 10000 bales The high water mark was reached in 1907 when Crawford county raised 21,000 halaq
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Pope County Sinqinq Convention.

Russellville.-The program has been issued for the annual meeting of the Pope County Singing Convention, to be held at Center Valley grounds, seven miles north of Russellville, Au- gust 15, 16 and IT. The convention is organized in almost every township in Pope county, some of the town ships having several organized classes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
MORE MONEY FOR ARKANSAS
State Agent Watson Says Conditions
 Excel in This State.

/l Newspaper Union Jews Service
 X ,Aington.- Thirty agents and ersN engaged in boys corn clubs, en- Jagged in farmers cooperative demon stration work throughout the South, have concluded a weeks conference Agriculture. c. w. Watson, state agent Arkansas, in charge of farm de- Astration work, and w. F. Haden, W. J. Jernigan, government de
 Aators for Arkansas, who have
 Mattendance at the conference,
 "a to Little Rock.
 Ir Speaking of agricultural condi- ~ tons Arkansas and the work of the government farm demonstrators, MT. Watson said that Arkansas will get an appropriation of $34,000 for extending farm demonstration work next year, which is an increase of $1,000 over last year.
 "The increased appropriation, said MT. Watson, "is due to the wonderful interest that is being taken in scien- tific farming methods in Arkansas and on account of the liberal donations made by the merchants and people generally to improve farm conditions. There is better cooperation in Arkan- ernment is paying higher salaries to it's demonstration agents in Arkansas than in any other state"
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

FulN4-, sti ationll violation; another to prisoner sent to the county farm for carrying pistol another to a convict charged with manslaughter, who was on parole so that he could care for who had served 10 years for a charge, gwhen the maximum sentence for his offense is five years. This negro was sentenced to 21 years. In addition a number of the pardons were merely revocations of fines paid by bootleg gers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
15 PARDONS ISSUED
Mr. FutreIl's Term in Govern. ! lCffice Establishes Record.

Newspaper Union News Service Rock.-During Acting Gov ltrell's five months in the gov. hffice he established a mini ord for pardons issued. In all bardons were granted.
 number six pardons were is- pys on the condition that they lom violating the state laws. issued to a forger, another to
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
Peach Crop Moving.

Siloam Springs. = Shipment of peaches is on here in full blast. It is believed that 100 cars will be shipped from this point
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
One Rice Farm in Jackson County.

Tuckerman.-A. J. Goetz, farmer of three miles east of Tuckerman, has the only rice farm in Jackson county. He has 600 acres planted in rice and says good yield is indicated
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

Plans for the improvement of the state capitol grounds have arrived in Little Rock and will be considered by the commission August 20.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

The old Little Rock race track, To- cated at the foot of East Ninth street, containing T acres, was sold at auc- ton by Chancery Clerk J. s. Maloney, acting as commissioner for the court for $25, ,200.91
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

Jonesboro is preparing to pave two more miles of streets.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

Mrs. w. T. Potter of Hoxie was awakened by hearing burglars in her room and when she"screamed she was slapped in the face.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

Machinery for the new electric light at Heber Springs will be placed in position in a few days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

The entire Jonesboro Board of Health resigned because of friction with the council.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

Miss Floy Wells, 23 years old was fatally burned at Charleston when her dress caught fire. Miss Wells was ironing, and when her cloth became ignited her mother attempted to smother the flames, but the young woman was so badly burned that she died later
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

The body of woman. wrapped in canvas and sewed in a sack was dis covered in the Mississippi river near Arkansas City.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15
ARKANSAS BRIEFS.

A white infant was left on the front porch at the home of an old negro in Warren. All efforts to locate the per. sons who left the child were futile. The child was taken in charge by County Judge J. D. Singer, who gave the child to Pete Belongy, who says he will adopt it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-08-15

A laborer in Argenta was arrested on a charge of passing forged checks He produced an alibi by proving he vas in prison at the time the checff were passed.