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The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Practicing Basket Ball.

Last Saturday was a red letter day for basket ball playing in Green Forest, three games having been pulled off in which the girls of three highs schools, Harrison, Green Forest and Eureka Springs participated.
 In the forneoon Green Forest en- gagged Harrison for the second time and again the home girls come out second best.
 In the afternoon, Harrison played Eureka Springs, the latter being beat en quite as bably as the home team was by the little giantesses from the metropolis of Crooked creek valley.
 Following this game Green Forest defeated Eureka Springs, this par tially redeeming themselves for the poor scroe made in the games played with Harrison.
 All three were prounced good games by those who know what good game of basket ball is, and both partici- pates and spectators seem to enjoy the proceedings to the limit, not with standing the fact that the weather was but little bit less than fierce for such recreation.
 The big contest comes off at Har- rison next Saturday and Green Forest is going down with the expectation of showing the Harrison Misses thing or two about basket ball yet.
 The teams participating in the con- test Saturday were made up as follows:
 Harrison: Mary Newman, Muriel Engles, Agnes Newman, Edith White side, Ida Crumpler, Clyde Greenhaw. Referee, Miss Van Vie; umpire, Miss Williams.
 Green Forest: Snowdie Cox, Bertha Duty, Elsie Walker, Kate Rhodes, Ola Stephenson, Dee Whitaker. Referee, z Miss Van Vie; umpire, Miss Williams.
 Eureka Springs: Gladys Mccall, Margaret Barnett, Inez Kelley, Jack Whitehead, Hazel Cole, Dorothy Brush. Referee, MT. Steed; umpire, MT. Little ton.
 The Harrison team has been well trained. MT. Steed is considered one of the best coaches in the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
NEW AND NOTES
 IF TIE CAPITAL
HEAVY RAINS CAUSE LOSS AND INCONVENIENCE TO CITY OF
 LITTLE ROCK.
SEVERAL TOWNS ISOLATED
Downpour Was GeneraI-9.56 Inches Fell in 18 Hours-Gas Main
 Broken.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock.-The capital city last week had a taste of what flood means to some cities and towns. A rainfall of 9.56 inches in IS hours caused the suspension of nearly ali railroad traffic on account of washouts and overflows. The city of Little Rock depends chiefly on gas for fuel and this was cut off by a break in the main near Benton, Ark.
 It is at a point where the 16-inch pipe passes through Hurricane creek, two or three miles north of Benton. Ordinarily small stream, the creek was swollen to a depth of about b feet.
 While taking only few hours to repair the break the problem was get ting to it as there were no trains able to leave the city for several hours
 As a result of the break 1000 Little Rock homes were without fuel and ap- proximately 1000 men were thrown out of employment in the 40 factories where natural gas is used as fuel
 Hotels and restaurants were hit hard when the gas supply failed. At practi- cally all of them, natural gas was used for cooking, and they were obliged to hastily secure gasoline stoves when the gas supply failed. It was impos- sibie to cook much on these, and the menus were considerably curtailed
 A total of 23 roofs on downtown business buildings were inspected fol- lowing the record downpour of rain. In all cases the rain was found to have been driven through the metal Joints in the roofing material and in several cases slight damage result ed. That several downtown business houses have been weakened by water seeping through their foundations was also the opinion expressed.
 The inability of the storm sewer system to carry off the great amount of water throughout the day was evi- denced at the foot of every grade in the city Manholes spouting water like small geysers could be seen weighted down with heavy rocks to prevent possible accidents. One such artificial spouter at the foot of the hill at the Union station threw column of water two feet in diameter to a height of five feet.
 Little Rock alone was not the only one to suffer but the state in gen. eral experienced heavy rains.
 Some towns and cities were com- pletely isolated from the outside world by the stopping of railroad traffic Hot Springs only had one telegraph wire working for several days.
 At Benton 300 passengers were ma rooned by washouts on the railroads.
 Following the rains came a drop in temperature that caused the friut growers a good deal of worry.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
CALL NOT CONTEMPLATED
Gov. Futrel Says He Sees no Neces.
 sty for Extra Session.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock-The suggestion has been made that Governor Futrell call the General Assembly in extraordinary session for the purpose of providing means for caring for the flood suffer CTS of eastern Arkansas, for making an appropriation for the maintenance of the Arkansas National Guard and for such legislation as may be re. garded necessary to take care of cer- tain financial interests of the state.
 q am unable to convince myself of any necessity that would warrant me in issuing a proclamation for conven. ing the general assembly in extraor- linary session. I pay attention, of course, to all suggestions, but this is one that does not appeal to me at this time as one that should be adopted. I expect and intend to do all within my power as governor of Arkansas, under the law, to relieve the distress of citizens of the state in any local. ity'
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
State Institutions Appraised.

Little Rock-W. F. McCabe, repre-. senting the new Penitentiary Board, old board, have completed their ap- praisement of the value of the state penitentiary property. According to their report, the total valuation of the property is $524,335.3S, as follows:
 Total valuation of grounds, improve ments and equipment at the walls, $100,000; value of state farm improve ments, etc., $310,000; electric light plant, $33,000; live stock, $3S,250. Ap- praisement was also made of the Re. form School property. The apprais. CTS fixed the total value of the build. ings, ground and equipment at $3S.20e.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Still Sending Checks.

Little Rock. - Automobile owners continue to send their checks for pay. ment of their state license to the sec retary of state, despite the fact that the act of the recent legislature re. duires the payment of these licenses to the various county collectors or sheriffs of the state. Under the old law the license was $5 and was pay. able to the secretary. The act of the Irecent legislature, which was approv ed by the governor on March 31, fixes the license at $10, and requires that thei payment shall be made to the coPnty collector or sheriff on or be- Nsqfe April 1t'
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
WINS IN DEBATE
Forensic Contest Held at Fayetteville.
 Lose to Louisiana

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Fayetteville. - The University of Arkansas team won the annual debate of the Pentagonal League from the University of Tennessee here. News was received here that the team repre- senting Arkansas in debate against Louisiana had lost at Baton Rouge.
 These debates are held annually be- tween Universities of Arkansas. Lou lsiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Tex as. The home team supports the af- firmative and the visitors the nega- tive. The subject this year was:
 Resolved, That plan for a nation al reserve association, as proposed by the United States Monetary Csmmis- sion, offers desirable remedy for the defects in our banking and curren- cy system"
 The debates this year are arrang- ed as follows: Arkansas vs. Tennessee at Fayetteville; Louisiana vs. Arkan- sas at Baton Rouge, Mississippi vs Louisiana at Oxford, Miss, Texas vs. Mississippi at Austin, Texas, and Ten ressee vs. Texas at Knoxville Tenn
 Arkansas at Fayetteville was repre- tented by I. c. Hopper and Fred Kel- Ter, while R. NJ. Mcconnell and o. I. Sarris represented Louisiana. The judges were the Rev. J. L. Bishop of Fayetteville, Judge Mccain of Musko- gee, 0kla., and w. R. Wilson of Fay etteyille. Arkansas victory gives the university standing of 75 per cent
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
To Hold Entrance Examinations.

ashington--Boards of army off cers have been ordered to meet at the various army posts throughout the United States April %, for the mental dates for admission to the United States military academy at West Point. A number of Arkansas lads have recently been appointed to West Point, and they will report at o'clock upon the above date at Fort Logan H. Roots for examination.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Volume 26
Here is a Model Boy.

Master John Butt has been over from Eureka Springs the past week visiting at the homes of his two grand fathers John is one of the most perfect little gentleman it has ever been our pleasure to know. To use a common term, he is as smart as a whip, having broad information upon current events and withal it a gentle man in his bearings. He has the boy hood qualities of man who makes his mark in the world
 In an interview with The Tribune editor, John expresses himself as very well pleased with the record President Wilson has made so far, but he says it is too early yet to have an opinion as to the success of the general policies of the new president. John would have been better pleased to have seen Bryan nominated and elected and still better suited had Champ Clark been chosen, as he thinks the latter better repre- sents the progressive southern and western democrats.
 Although he is but eleven years old, John is student of finance, studying the question from the practical stand point of experience. He smiled broad ly when he informed us that he is SUD- porting himself now, that is he buys all of his clothing and provides his own money for such luxuries as shows, candy, pea nuts. etc.
 In addition to his school duties, John finds time for much renumerative en- ployment. He holds job as carrier for the Daily Times-Echo, from which he earns $2.25 per week, occasionally winning an extra quarter by making the largest collection for the week of any carrier.
 John is not miserly in his disposition, but he practices economy with some system. He has nice little bank ac- count and is the holder of bill pay able on former mayor of the city on which he collects the limit of legal in- terest, and from it banks $5 semi-an- nually.
 With all of his staid qualities, John is fond of boyish sports and enjoys him. self among the kids quite as well as he does among the grown-ups.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Coughs and Consumption

Cough and colds, when neglected always lead to serious trouble of the lungs. The wisest thing to do when you have col that troubles you is to get a bottle ofetDr. Kings New Discovery. You will g relief from the first dose, and finally the cough will disappear: o. H. Brown, of Muscadine, Ala. writes: My wife was, down in bed with an obstinate cough, and honestly believe had it Gots sbeen for Dr. Kings New Discovery, she would not be living today" Known for forty-three years as the best remedy for coughs and colds. Price Soc and LOO. Recom- mended by Shaffer's Dryy Store. ss
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
little Rock.-Mayor H. M. Jackson

Little Rock-Mayor H. M. Jackson of Paragould telegraphed Governor F'utrell asking him if it would be proper for him to appoint Dr. Olive Wilson as health officer of Paragould. Mayor Jackson stated that Dr. Wilson is in every respect qualified for the position, but desired to know if her sex would bar her. It was the opin- ion of Governor Futrell that Dr. Olive Wilson was in every way professional. ly qualified for the position, but he is in doubt whether he would have the right to authorize her appointment.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Eureka Springs Confident.

The girls basket ball team and those accompanying them to Green Forest Saturday, report a good time, not withstanding their defeat. They at tribute their defeat to conditions for which they will be better prepared when the final test of strength comes. Harry Littleton, coach, thinks the trip to Green Forest did them good, since it took away the nervousness natural to those who have never played against any team except their own school mates. Harry says our girls will win at Harrison "dead sure" The Green Forest, team treated the bunch roy aliy.[ Eureka Sprmgs Time Ech8.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Lived With Broken Meek.

Imboden.-After living 13 days with broken neck and suffering excruiat- ing pain all the while, Miss Mollie Brooks, aged 19 years, died at the home of her brother, J. J. Brooks, two miles north of Imboden in Randolph county. About two weeks ago Miss Brooks was thrown by spirited mule which she was riding to Imboden, and sustained a broken neck and several other minor iniurieS
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Capitol Case Set for Trial.

Little Rock.-The damage suit of Caldwell & Drake, former state capi- tol contractors, against Gov. George W. Donaghey and the members of the state capitol commission, was set for oral argument in the supreme court for April 21. The erstwhile capitol contractors are asking for $250,000 damages, claiming that the commis. sior CTS are responsible for carrying our the act of the 1909 legislature in ordering heir discharge as contrac tors.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Flour to Foreign Countries.

Arkadelphia.-As evidence of what Arkansas industries are doing in a cosmopolitan way an Philadelphia milling company, an enterprise financ- ed and controlled by local capital, manufacturers of high grade flour and grain products, is now filling an or der of 66 cars of flour and feed to be exported to points in Germany, Italy and Cuba. The largest order is for 36 cars of high patent flour to go to Hamburg, Germany. The other ship ments are p cars of flour and grain for a firm in Genoa. Italy, and eight cars of flour, meal and feed for Hay ana, Cuba.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
DR. bROUGH WILL NOT ENTER RACE MENT WANTS TO RETAIN
 CHAIR IN UNIVERSITY.
SAYS THE TIME IS TOO SHORT
Could not Reach the Voters of State and Discuss All Issues of the
 Campaign.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Forty per cent of the St. Francis basin is under water due to two breaks in the Mississippi lev ees, one at Graves and the other at Wilson.
 A strong fight was made at both points to hold back the water. At the Wilson break it was said that if the negro laborers had not deserted the levee might have held against the flood
 With a roar that could be heard for mile or more, about 100 feet of the earthen revetment collapsed into the stream and it was by narrow margin that the workers along tie levee, who kept up the fight to the last minute, reached a place of safety. The gap Wldened rapidly and as the water came through with mighty current frall negro cabins were tossed about like so many playthings, trees were swept down and carried away, but so far as can be ascertained, all of the 1nhabitant of the immediate vicinity of the break reached places of safety.
 AS result of the break at Wilson, parts of Mississippi, Poinsett, Cross and Crittenden counties will be flood ed and, with the water coming through the crevasse at Graves, bayou, about 40 per cent of 600,000 acres of the St. Francis basin will be flooded. Tn fnp wi <,f Ix1p land, and Wilson, settlement of about 250 lumber workers and their families, was the most important town that was swept by the first rush of the water.
 R. B. Lee Wilson, owner of the lum Der mill at the town named for him narrowly escaped being swept away when the levee broke He was in per sonal command of a crew of levee workers and was caught below the break. He confiscated horse from q nearby pasture and rode around tht water, reaching the town almost as soon as the workers driven from the embankment
 IuC NlSlupIllS Icllcl SpIll boats out through sloughs to Ed monds, Ark, where backwater threa ems to maroon hundreds living in that place. They were brought to Mem phis, and those who had no means of support will be taken care of at Camp Crump.
 Fully 4,000 people were homeless in the flooded sections back of the break at Graves bayou. More than 200 man. aged to make their way to the Mont gomery plantation, four miles west of the levee. They are living on two mounds. Their provisions were said to be scarce.
 The War Department at Washing ton has authorized Governor Futrell to utilize the services of three companies of the Arkansas National Guard in the protection of the levees in east ern Arkansas if their services should be absolutely required. It is the opin- ion of the war department, however, that no emergency has yet arisen to require the ordering of the companies to the district threatened with flood The question as to whether the mili- tiamen should be sent to eastern Ark ansas is left to the judgment of the governor of Arkansas. Should their services be required the war depart ment has agreed to supply the rations needed for the members of the organi zation dispatched to the flooded dis trict for service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Another Big Drainage Prof feet.

Little Rock,-The Bayou Meto Drainage District, created to drain an area of S0,000 acres in Jefferson and Arkansas counties and to provide for the deepening and widening of the Big and Little Bayou Meto rivers, will be organized at Pine Bluff April 19, in the Jefferson County Circuit Court, according to Asa c. Oracle of Little Rock Strong opposition which was manifested toward the district when the movement first was begun, has been almost entirely eliminated.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Dentists Select Little Rock

Little Rock.-This city was chosen as the permanent meeting place of the association by the members of the Arkansas Dental Association. Officers were elected for the ensuing year and the board of state dental examiners Eamed, they will be commissioned by Acting Gov. J. M. Futrell or his suc- cessor in office.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Urued to Use Hydrant Water.

Little Rock.-Dr. o. K. Judd, chief health officer, advised the public gen. erally not to use well or spring water for drinking purposes after the flood but to use city water instead. Dr, Judd said after flood such as that of last week, spring or well water likely would contain much impure mat, ter, which would make it unfit for drinking purpoSes
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Primary to Be Held June 21,

ansas will hold a primary on June 21 for the nomination of candidate for governor of Arkansas to fill the uneX. pired term of Joe T. Robinson, elected to the United States senate, and the special election will be held to elect Mr. Robinson's successor on July B.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
For Burns, Bruses and Sores

The quickest and surest cure for burns, bruises, boils, sores, infiam- nation and all skin diseases is Buck lens Arnica Salve. In four days it cured l.. H. Haffin, of 1redell, Tex, of sore on his ankle which pained him so he could hardly walk. Should be III every house. Only 25c. Recommended by ataffer's Drug Store.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
TaIIest Man Dies.

Texarkana. - Joshua Stephens, farmer and known as the tallest man in this section, died of pneumonia at lis home, four miles east of here. He vas so years old and seven feet in height with his shoes off
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
Raising Funds for Fair.

Russellville.-A subscription list is being circulated among local business men to raise funds for the annual pre-. mium list for the Pope county fair.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18

For the stomach and bowel disorders of babies McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is remedy of genuine merit. It acts quickly, is pure, wholesome and pleas ant to take. Prices 25c and soc per bottle. Sold by Sttaffer's Drug Stbre.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18

Total ................$ 2,25S,286.06
 The cash in the treasury of March 31 was credited to the following funds.
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18

IOtaI ................ 368 8,86o.65
 There was paid out during the quar- ter the following amounts from the va rious funds named:
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
STATE FINANCIAL REPORT
Only Small Balance on Hand to Meet
 Exepenses.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock-The Burning Board, composed of Governor Futrell, Secre- tary of State Hodges and State Audi tor Oathout, met last week and de- stroyed the warrants issued during the first quarter of the year, amounting to $365, ,S5402.
 The report of the state auditor for the quarter ending March 31, 1913, is as follows:
 United States currency. 5 36S,S65.65 County scrip .......... 1,165.41 3 per cent funding bonds 1,250, ,500.OO per cent funding bond
 coupons .............. eS7,755.OO
The Green Forest tribune., 1913-04-18
United Charities Report.

Total .................$ 365,S54.92
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-08
BIG TENEMENT
THE SCENE OF
LIVELY BLAZE
Part Of Stock of Grocery
Store at Fayatte and Oak
Streets Ruined
FLAMES ARE CONFINED TO
LOWER FLOOR

A fire that threatened the three
story tenement house at Fayette and
Oak streets about $50 o'clock this
morning, damaged the stock of gro
ceries of John Kovestenski to the
extent of about $500. The stock
was covered by insurance. The ex-
act cause of the fire could not be
determined though the wife OF
Charles Kovestenski, who runs the
store, was In the place at the time
the first started and caused the
alarm to be given from box "a at
Lehlgh avenue and Stanford street.
John KoYestenski resides in South
Amboy
On investigation Fire Chief O'Hara
came to the conclusion that the
blaze must have originated from a
pile of several gross of matches
under the counter or from a pile of
old papers In another part of the
store. The building was but slight
ly damaged, only part of the stock
being destroyed. At first the gro
ceries, barrels and boxes made a
bright blaze and it seemed that the
flames would spread to the other
apartments.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-08
JAh|T0R
OF FIREHOUSE
HAS RESIGNED
William Petty of Projections
House Quits Today Refuses
to SIesp There.
VIOLATION OF RULES OF
FIRE COMMITTEE

Following upon the positive de-
mand of the aldermen that firehouse
Janitors must observe all rules gov
erning their position. William Petty
who was a paid janitor in Protection
Hook 81 Ladder Company's house
resigned this morning. Petty has
steadfastly refused to sleep in any
firehouse and for six months or more
1t has been plain that his attitude
would not permit him to hold the
position long. The climax was capped
this morning, when for the third
consecutive day there was no man on
hand to drive the Protection truck
horses when an alarm was being
sounded. After the second consecu-
tive infractiOn in that respect, Petty
was spoken to and advised by mem
Der of the fire committee yesterday.
The young man was shown how it
would be advantageous for him to
obey the rules and especially to be
on hand when required to drive the
truck team.
The fire committee acted upon its
ultimatum recently Issued, that jani-
tors must obey rules or get out, when
the third violation was caused by
Petty this morning. He then resign
ed under pressure. He said after
wards that he misunderstood the re-
quirements when he accepted the
position and was unwilling to do all
the things required by the aldermen.
He was especially unwilling to sleep
in the frehouse in accordance with
recent orders from the fire commit
tee of the council. He declares he
was engaged as a janitOr, not as
paid fireman. and asserts 1t is not
fair to ask man to work twenty
four hours day. He says city en-
ployes are only supposed to work
eight hours a day and that as the
janitors are not paid firemen and do
not receive salaries equivalent to
those of paid firemen it Is unfair to
ask the men to sleep in the houses.
Petty left the position today. Harry
Neall has been appointed temporarily
as his successor. An alderman said
today similar action might follow in
other firehOuses.