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The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
NJ COMPLAINT BY
 ARKANSAS NEGROES
THEREFORE SUPREME COURT DE- cLiNES TO TAKE UP THE
 GOING LIQUOR ACT.
BACK TO THE CIRCUIT COURT
Arkansas Supreme Court. Holding Act Constitutional, demanded Case
 for Further Proceedings.
yestern Newspaper Urlon News Service.

Western Newspaper Urlon News Service
 Little Rock.-Because the negroes of Arkansas have not raised the ques- tion of being denied constitutional right, the United States Supreme Court has declined to pass upon the constitutionality of the Going liquor li- cense law. Associate Justice Willis Vandeventer, before whom Attorneys Morris Nj. Cohn and Joseph w. House Jr. of Little Rock made their applica- tion to be granted an appeal from the ruling of the Arkansas Supreme Court, also ruled that the decree of the Ark ansas court was not final because the the Circuit Court for trial. Messrs. Cohn and House represent the firm of Tcpf & Wright of Argenta.
 Under the law an appeal could be granted by a justice of the Supreme Court sitting in chambers, but it is un- derstood that after a conference last ing for several hours with Associate Jastice Vandeventer, du; ing which the validity of the Going act was attacked by the two attorneys, the jurist refus- ed to grant an appeal to test the con stitutienality of that law in the appli- cation made in the case of l.. D. Me Clue vs. Topf & Wright
 The application to the United States Supreme Court followed the refusal of Chief Justice E. A. McCulloch to grant the saloon men writ of error to sup port an appeal to the highest court.
 The Arkansas Supreme Court held that the law is constitutional and re- handed the case to the Circuit Court for new trial.
 Unless the negroes of Arkansas peti- tion against the Going law declaring it denies them voice in deciding, upon saloon licenses, there is. .4itt1f proba- >biiffiry that tire U1l 'g.i5d States supreme Court will pass upon the law.
 The Arkansas Supreme Court held that the exclusion of the negro did not invalidate the law because such an ex- clusion was within the police power of the legislature.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
NUMBER s
FLOOD SPREAD HAVOC ALONG THE CIMARRON THREE LIVES LOST AND PROPER TY LOSS WILL REACH HALF
 A MILLION.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Oklahoma City,-Three lives

ohlduOIld Nlty.-l HI66 lives IOSt.
 Twelve large railroad and one large wagon bridges over the South Cana dian and Cimarron rivers in Oklaho- ma gone out.
 A property loss which will exceed $500,OO0.
 Bottom land crops for miles along the Canadian and 200 miles along the Cimarron in West Oklahoma destroy ed
 Train service through Central Okla homa, east and west, and paralyzed for two days
 Telegraph and telephone communiC ton in a large section between t. two rivers in Western Oklahoma is Ct off
 This is the toll of the floods which Sunday and Sunday night rushed down the two most treacherous streams in Oklahoma.
 The reported dead: ". F. Werner, bridge superintendent Rock Island railroad, headquarters Fl Reno; W. F. Noland, Geary, Rock Island bridge car penter; Leo Lininger, Geary, assistant bridge worker | Three lives were lost in the South Canadian near Bridgeport. Six men, standing on the Rock Island railroad bridge while train of box cars was being pushed onto the bridge to weight it down, were swept into the river when the waters carried away the bridge. The string of box cars was swept away. Those men saved tell thrilling stories of their experiences. The damage to four Rock Island bridges wholly or partially carried away will exceed $200,0 and the damage> to the other railroads will exceed $300S000. Along the South Canadian Siver nine of IS bridges were partially oT totally wrecked. Along the Cimarron west of Guthrie only two of six remaine' when the waters began to recede.
 Hundreds of thousands of acres farm land were inundated from two farm land were inundated from two miles along the courses of the S Canadian river and the CimarroH in western Oklahoma. The damag not be estimated
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
State Convention of Elks.

E. L. Hewlett, of Hot Springs, sec retary of the Arkansas Association of Elks, spent Wednesday in Little Rock going over with the local entertain ment committee the plans for the big state convention which will be held in Little Rock June s, and 10.
 Secretary Hewlett states that Hot Springs will come with the 6etermina- tion of carrying off the prizes for the largest and best uniformed delegation. The Hot Springs marching club will come on a special train over the Rock Island railroad. Five cars have been asked for to carry the Hot Springs delegates and their band. The Hot Springs Elks will come on the first day and remain during the entire con- vention.
 The big Elk parade will take place Wednesday, June 10, and every lodge in the state will be represented by a marching club, headed by decorated automobile. There are only two lodges of the state not members of the as sociation, and they are expected to affilia tc hefo2caa-tha annual convention.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Birds Are Farmers FriencA.

The U. $. Department of ASricul- ture, which is making a campaign in Arkansas as well as throughout the South especially against the killing of insectivorous birds, announces that the insect pests are destroying annual ly $500, ,000,000 of the farm products of this country.
 Birds are considered enemies of in- sect life," says Federal Game Warden E. V. Visart, "our Congressmen are being flooded with letters from men who care nothing for the agricultural interests, but are willing to sacrifice the interests of our farmers that they may be permitted to slaughter the wild life at will, simply to satisfy their de- sire to kill, asking that the appropria- ton for the protection of birds be not allowed
 Tt is safe to say that not letter from farmer of this country has ever been written opposing such an appro- priation, but on the other hand, the farmer who is posted as to the value of birds are posting their farms against the killing of such birds.
 It would be a blow to the agricul- tural interests of this country should Congress cut off the small appropria- tion offered for the protection of bird life.
 If the federal government can exer- else jurisdiction over harmful mi grants for the benefit of the public in general, then in legal principle it can also exercise the same jurisdiction over beneficial migrants for the bene- fit of the farmer"
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
An Arkansas Man Honored.

Fayetteville-This city is proud of the honors that have come to former student at the University of Arkansas. The president of the Rock Island rail road issued an official circular giving notice of the appointment of NJ. l.. Bell
 effective May 1. as general solicitor of the Rock Island system. This places MT. Bell at the head of the legal department of the railroad. MT. Bell is a native of Pine Bluff, and gradu- ated with high hono?s from the Univer- sity in 1898, at the age of IS years.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08

thorities on international law in MeXi- co. He is one of Huerta's closest ad- visers and it has been said in Mexico that he was in the combination with Huerta and Felix Diaz, which disposed of the Madero government The other Huerta delegate, Senor Augustin Gar ga, is young lawyer, secretary to the vice president under Porfirio Diaz.
 The delegates will be merely ad- visers.
 Vera Cruz Outposts Threatened. General Funston reported to the War Department that outposts of the Mexi- can Federals around Vera Cruz had renewed their demand for the surren- der of the waterworks surrounding the Leity- eity------------------,----,---
 General Funston visited the water works and found the situation quiet. No shots were fired and the Mexicans fell back at the approach of the Ameri- cans, but General Funston regards the situation as threatening.
 He ased what steps the United States government purposes to take in view of the threatening attitude of the MeXicans.
 Zapata Threatens Mexico City. A proclamation dated May 1 and signed by Zapata, published Monday in the Vera Cruz Mexican papers an May 5 would attack Mexico City. It alyso condemns General Huerta and General Aureliano Banquet to death.
 Zapata's proclamation is regarded as disposing of reports that he and Gen eral Huerta are acting together and that Zapata is moving on Vera Cruz with his followes.
 Gen. Jose Velasco May Revolt. The outbreak of another military re- volt in Mexico, headed by General Jose Refugio Velasco, who recently was driven out of Torreon by Francisco Will la, would not cause any great surprise in the Federal capital according to con- servative observers. General Ve- lasco is said to be discontented con- cerning the failure of the government in Mexico City to support him proper ly in the defense of Torreon and he is said to have declared that he would never again lead column of troops against the rebels.
 The fall of Torreon and the subse- quent disaster to the Federal troops are asserted by General Velasco to have been entirely due to the failure of the War Department to heed his ap- peal for small arm ammunition at a time when he says it was perfectly feasible for it to have reached him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08

coupled with reports that there is growing undercurrent of feeling in Mexico City against the Huerta gov ernment is interpreted here as fore shadowng change in the situation in the Federal capital.
 Close observers here of the govern ment situation believe Senor Portillo's resignation may clear the way even- tually for the appointment of a foreign minister, who, under the Mexican con- stitution, could succeed General Huer- ta as president. When Venustiano Carranza declined to treat with Gen eral Huerta, he might consent to en- ter into negotiations with his success sor and +hus facilitate mediation.
 J Continueu rebel r 'r' 7s in the north and the outcome of the attack on Tamplco may bring about rapid change in Mexico City.
 While the Federal capital is report ed quiet, refugees arriving here from the seat of government declare the populace there is beginning to learn that General Huerta had been deceiv- ing the people all the time by issuing false reports of Federal successes over the Constitutionalists.
 News of the peaceful way in which the Americans are occupying Vera Cruz, it is said, has spread to the capi- tai and has convinced Mexicans there that the American invasion of the port is not for conquest or aggression. Flu gitives declare the capitals inhabitants fear the coming of Francisco Villa more than that of the American troops.
 After Saturdays acute alarm all is quiet here now. Strict orders were issued from headquarters for the American soldiers and marines in Vera Cruz and vicinity to remain in the same positions and not to advance or to bring on an encounter with the Mexicans.
 During the alarm at the water works at Fl Tejar attachments of ma rines and bluejackets were prepared for immediate landing. Field guns were put into readiness for convey dHCe dSIlOTe, put at the last moment the fact that there was no need for assistance from the fleet, all orders were cancelled.
 Official reports declare not a shot was fired, but other reports insist that shots were exchanged. The threat to take Fl Tejar is regarded here as hav- ing been made by one of the junior Mexican officers and not by General Gustavo Maas himself.
 Lieutenant William E. Selbie of the Fourth Infantry with a corporal and some of his men proceeded to the break in the railroad where it was torn up by the Mexican troops and was astonished to find squad of Mexican infantry. They were friendly and in formed the Americans that troop train had gone out along the other line and it was in that direction that the battle if any must be in progress.
 Saltillo, principal city of the state of Chihuahua, is reported to have been evacuated Monday.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
WINNERS OF THE B|G TRACK MEET HENDRIX AND LITTLE ROCK SCOR- ED THE HIGHEST AT
 PINE BLUFF.
LITTLE ROCK WINS FIRST
Fort Smith Was at First Declared the Victor in the Secondary
 Divisions Contest
Western Newspaper Union News Service.


 Pine Bluff-Hendrix College of Con- way won the Arkansas college track championship by scoring so points to 62 for Henderson-Brown of Arkadel- phia in the state athletic meet.
 Little Rock was declared the victor ion. The score as determined by tEe Executive Committee of the Arkansas Athletic Association was: Little Rock, A: Fort Smith, 42. On the field it had been announced that Fort Smith had won, 13 to 42.
 The dispute arose over the one-mile relay race, in which the Little Rock relay team finished third. The ofli- cials disqualified the Little Rock lads. This moved the Magnolia Agricultural the Fort Smith team fourth place and one point.
 The Executive Committee decided that the Little Rock team should not have been disqualified. This gave them two more points, making their total A. It also moved the Fort Smith team back to fifth place in the relay race and took from them the one point they had been given as winners of fourth place. This reduced their total points to AZ.
 The total points in the two divisions were as follows:
 College Division.
 Hendrix, so; Henderson Brown, 62: Jonesboro Ageies, 10; State Normal, ;, and Arkansas Conference College, 2.
 High School Division.
 Little Rock, 4S; Fort Smith, 42;; Portland, 24; Magnolia Aggies, 15: Russellvile Aggies, 10; Atkins, [, Pine Bluff, 3; Monticello Aggies, l; Cros- sett, 2, and Lonoke, 1. A. Wilson, the long-legged speed-d1 moi from Hehdfix, was tlle individdal champion in the college division. He won the half-mile, the mile and the | two-mile races, and had there been a five-mile race he would have won that, too. Apparently, running is sort of habit with this young man. He also was second in the 120-yaSd high hurdle race, bringing his total of points to IS.
 In the high school division, Paul of Fort Smith was individual champion. He was first in the pole vault, first in the 120-yard high hurdles, first in the 220-yard low hurdles and second in both the 1o0-yard and the 220-yard dashes. His total was 21 points.
 In the college division, Watson ot HenGerson-Brown set new mark of 52 1-2 seconds in the quarter-mile run. The old mark was "A 1-5 made by Steed of Henderson-Brown in 1910.
 In the secondary division, Parker of Fort Smith lowered the half mile rec ord to minutes 1-5 seconds. The cid record of minutes 9 4-5 seconds was made by Goodwin of Warren in May, 1912.
 Ward of Fort Smith reduced the mile record to minutes 51 Is seconds The old record of minutes 56 4-5 sec onds, was made by Murta of Fort Smith May 4, 1912.
 In the pole vault, Paul of Fort Smith tied the record of 10 feet inches made by Russell May of Little Rock April 24 1909
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Ne,v pearee at State Normal.

Conway. board of trustees of the State Normal college announced that the degree of bachelor of instruc- ton will be granted in the future in addition to the licentiate of instruction degree now granted. The new degree will be granted to those completing two years additional work in addition Ito the four-year course now required for the licentiate degree. The diploma for the degree will be equivalent to a teachers professional license for life in Arkansas and otRSr states.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
State Board to Meet.

A meeting of the S1ate Board of Education has been called by Secre- tary B. w. Torreyson for May 25, for the purpose of designating high schools that are to receive state aid for the year 19l4-15. Application blanks are being sent to all schools, and these should be filled and return ed at an early date. Should any school that desires to secure aid fail to re- ceive the blanks, they will be furnish ed on application. State aid has prov en great aid to education.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Agriculture for Teachers.

The Department of Education is working on the preliminary plans for the summer teachers institute and nor mals to be held throughout the state A new feature this year will be the assistance that has been promised by the College of Agriculture of the State University. Experts will be assigned to tie various institutes to give in struction along the lines in which they have specialized. The agricultural schools will also be asked to assist in their own districts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08

Misses Shea and Peterson. micro. scopists in the employ of the Rocke. feller Hook-worm Commission, have completed their work with pr. E. A. Campbell in Hot Spring county, after five weeks, and returned to Bowling Green, Ky. Dr. Campbell completed his survey of Hot Spring county last week, and this week begins in Little River county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Trades Excursko. Great Success.

The three days excursion of Little Rock merchants and manufacturers, through Southeast Arkansas last week, was great success. Many cities and towns were visited, and at every point the eXcursionsists were royalty en- tertained. Schools, civic and conner cial organizations, and officials every where turned out to meet them. Gov. Hays and Mayor Taylor accompanied the party, and made speeches at the various stops.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Fatal Storm in Illinois.

Chicago.-Storms which swept vest ern Illinois and eastern Iowa Monday night killed William Filler, 75 years old, of Alexis, H., and Herman Burrell, 90, of Stronghurst, Ills. At Comanche, Iowa. Early Jurgenson, young warm- CT, was killed by falling tree and John Nader, fishing in the Mississippi river, was drowned.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Paying in General Revenue.

Thirty-one counties have paid into the state treasury total of S203,S4 on the general revenue since the call was issued by State Auditor Coffman April 25. This has reduced the balance of the unpaid outstanding warrants to s693 3,4077S. The highest point reach ed in unpaid warrants was on April 23, when it amounted to $79G,765.72.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Stock Yards Conference.


 Governor Hays accepted an invita- ton to address the meeting of live stock men at the Chamber of Com merce Wednesday, May 6, when the matter of organizing the Little Rock Independent Stock Yards will be con- sidered. Mayor Taylor also will make an address and John H. Page, commits sioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, has agreed to speak on the importance of the live stock in- dustry in Arkansas.
 Advices being received almost daily now indicate that several hundred business men, stock raisers and bank CTS will be in Little Rock for the meet ing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Threat Carried no AIarn.T

threat to break the oil reservoir above Tampico and destroy the town if American warships entered the Pauco river caused no stir at the navy de partment. Officials said the Unitf States has no intention of sending
 vessels into the river at this time.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
conferrinq With Tax Officials.

The State Tax Commission is much gratified by the success of their first conference with tax officials, at For dyce Tuesday and at Monticello We'd nesday. County Judges, assessors and members of the boards of equalization rom dozen counties were present at the conference. Commissioner D. A. Gates presided. The subject of uni form assessment upon a basis of fifty per cent was discussed. Monday, this week, the commission met officials at Hot Spripgslpd Tuesday at Hope
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08

Agricultural Commissioner Page re- ports that there is a very considerable shortage of cotton seed throughout the state. This is ascribed to the fact that excessive moisture last season reduced the germinating qualities of the seed, rendering it very inferior MT. Page has located two thousand bushels of good seed, and those who desire to secure a supply will be given the information upon application.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Confirms Arkansas Postmasters

Washington.-The Senate has con firmed the nomination of the follow ing Arkansas postmasters: Alonzo T. Barlow at Huntington; Geo. c. Coop CT at DeVall's Bluff; Arthur R. Hill at Ashdown; T. w. Sparks at Harris burg, Lowell B. White at Benton.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
"L owe. courtship and Marriaqe. :"

Conway.-The Rev. Philip Cone Fletcher of fexarkana will deliver a lecture on Love, Courtship and Mar riage" May 12 for the benefit of the Hendrix College senior class.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Rock Island Compromise.

The Arkansas Railroad Commission, at meeting held few days ago, took up the matter of the Rock Island rate case compromise. A large number of shippers were present. Judge Joseph M. Hill of Fort Smith explained the matter, after which the commissioners and shippers discussed the railroads S proposition.
 It was unanimously agreed that the commission and the states chief at torney, Judge Hill, should be instruct ed to accept the proposed compromise. The case will be heard May 5. It is now the purpose of the commission to act in accordance with the instructions given them at the meeting and carry out the proposed SC clement.
 The commission was instructed by the shippers present to fix the time limit for filing claims at 90 days from date of judgment, or until August 5.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08

Will T. Ward, aged "A years, edi- tor and publisher of the Johnson coun- ty Herald at Clarksville, died April 2S from pneumonia. He was asson of A. M Ward, receiver of the Ua $. Land Office at Little Rock.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
ALL IS QUIET IN VERA CRUZ
Both Armies Marking Time While South American Diplomats Try to
 Adjust the Controversy.

Western Newspapo- Union News Service.
 Vera Cruz, MeX.-PersiStent reports continue to circulate here that General Huerta intends to- retire from the pro- visional presidency of Mexico on con dition that he be assured a safe con duct to port and be placed on board a foreign warship.
 It is declared in some Mexican cir cles in this city that General Huerta was ready to resign week ago, but was prevented by internal dissensions in his cabinet
 The resignation of Jose Lopez Por- tillo Rojas, the foreign minister, and Truxton.
 At Tampico-Cyclops, Des Moines, Dolphin, Birmingham, Chester, Dray- ton, Burrows, Tanning, Beals, Jarvis, Jenkins, Jouett, Cassin.
 At Galveston-Warring Sterrett, Terry, Flusser, Preston, Henley, Reid.
 At Acapulco-South Dakota.
 At Vera Cruz-Arkansas, Florida. Utah. Minnesota, VermoN sey, New Hampshire, SouS Michigan, Louisianaa NorS
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The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Ban Partially Lifted.

Fl Paso.-Additional instruction re- ceived along the border by customs officials and army officials guarding the border placed much more liberal construction on the embargo of arms. The ban has been lifted on evrything with the exception of guns, ammuni- tion, explosives and areoplanes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
Mother and Daughter Slain.

Marionville, Mo.-Miss Ethel CT IS years old. and her mother, shot from ambush while they turning from church last Sund The girl died within a few and physicians say her mothe recover. A posse early the started in pursuit of the -sl ,ieved to bl a former girl. Mario arrested a charged for invest
 
 Big
 Fort SmiA of the Arlf sas and O. ported in river is the We, predicte be reacl and Smith in Canadia keavies Arkans
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
interurban Bonds Approved

At special meeting of the city council Thursday afternoon another step forward was taken inG Pine Bluff interurban. The S20,00 sarety bonds, made in the Southern T1lst Co. by the Inter-city Terminal Go. Ynd the Little P@ q Pine Bluff Traction Co.,, W. &ed. The companies formallS pass
 ktheir
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08
ABOUT MEXICO
sseIs at Vera Cruz, 13 ', 8 at Mazatlan.

American war ships s (not in cluding yes tween ports) are dis ys:
 Yorktown, New Or
The Green Forest tribune., 1914-05-08

Hancock, Prairie, Uereus, Celtic, On tario, Sonoma, Lebanon, Patapsco, Pat uxent, Nashville, Cummins.
 At anzanillo-Raleigh, Maryland
 At TGxpam-Paulding, Patterson.
 At IA Paz-Jupiter, Annapolis, Stew art, Perry.