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The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
 The Meters Record,

A representative of the gas depart ment called on a householder and in- timated that he was afraid something was wrong with the meter. From the official point of view, of course, meters can only show one fault, and the symp- tom which had cast suspicion on this meter was that it had registered less during the quarter than in the core spending part of the previous year. But the lady of the house has a con- vincing explanation of the decline.
 You see," she said, my daughter was engaged last winter. She got married in June."
 The official, who was evidently a parent himself. was quite satisfied and the meter left the court without a stain upon it's high character.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new to housewives something they have wanted all their lives, but never could get before. It makes 1t pos sible tc do the heaviest, hardest washing in less than oue-half the time 1t took by old methods and 1t eliminates all rubbing and mus cular effort. No washing machine is needed. Nothing but thi simple little preparation, which Is absolutely harmless to the finest fsbres- white, colored or woolen. It makes the hardest task of the week pleasant pastime- t delightful occupation. You will be de- lighted at the clean, spotless, snow white clothes that come out of the rinsing water; and all without any effort on your part. The Magic Washing Stick does Il aIl-and emember, without injury to the most delicate goods, colored or white, woolens, blankets, lace cur tains, etc. Contains no acids, no alkalies, no poisonous ingredients to make It's use dan gerous. IS washIngs $ cents
 Sold by all Druggists and Grocers every where. If yours doesn't handle it, show him this ad-, he'll get it for you. Or send 25c in M s'1N1's Se \ RICHARDS CO.,. Sherman. Texas.
 sptJakETT. FARRELL Gso CO, Ls ssss. :. hsss
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
No Insult Meant.

Shortly after a certain marquis received an important governmental position he was overwhelmed with '-e---;i,,r letters. the result of the re mafkaDle Stattl lf4enrs=- corning his unbounded generosity
 Among the letters he received was one which became a standing joke among his friends. It was from 9 woman who wanted a sewing machine and her letter commenced thus:
 Dear Sir-A year ago you came te our town to make a speech. I went out to hear you, and l have been i'll ever since"
 The fact was the lady caught cold on the occasion In question, but she certainly did not refer to the matter in very diplomatic language.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
TENDER SENSITIVE SKINS
Quickly Soothed by cuticura. Moth
 Ing Better. Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by hot bath with Cuticura Soap. Many com forting things these fragrant super creamy emollients may do for the skin, scalp hair and hands and do it quickly, effectively and economically. Also for the toilet, bath and nursery.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept KY, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ad
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
Mean Disposition.

Before engaging rooms in your house." said the bachelor, 'I want to know if there are any families with crying babies staying here"
 "I'm afraid there is," replied the landlady; but We"
 Well, I was just going to say" con tfnued the other, that if there are, want you to put me in the room next to theirs, I want to wake up ill the night and hear their trouble, so that I can congratulate myself again that Pm not married"
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
RESINOL SURELY MAKES
 ITCHING ECZEMA VANISH

There is immediate relief for skins itching. burning and disfigured by eczema heat-rash, or similar torment ing skin-trouble, in a warm bath with resinol soap and a simple application of resinol ointment. The soothing, healing resinol medication sinks right into the skin. stops itching instantly, and soon clears away all trace of erup. tion, even In severe and stubborn cases where other treatments have had no effect After that. the regular use of resinol soap Is usually enough to keep the skin clear and healthy. Ev. cry druggist sells resinol ointment and resinol soap.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

whether the revenue to coma ;r+o 'iie stale treasury in the next 20 dav, Will De sufficient to take un all ont. sldhdlnS state warrants is mactior no" confronting state officials It bod oeen thought when all county collec. 'oIs had settled and all franchise tax collected there would be a ba]ance ot approximately $1O0,OOO in the trea surv a1ter all warrants were taken m An oiiielai check was made of the settle. "ents' and this showed that while more than half of the counties have settled the amount of outstandine war. rants has not been reduced onebo1s A Few weeks ago the outstanding war. rants amounted to s76S,OO the high. est 1n many years.
 The reason the amount does mt de. crease faster despite the large amounts pala ln IS that more are being con. stantly issued to provide for inc rur. hlng expenses of the state government ana institutions; $32,2S9.84 was maid iilto the treasury from four county col. lectlons and fronchise tax. But S14 9o2.14 In warrants was issued, and mus the amount of outstanding war. rants reduced only S17,3S4.7O in snito or the four settlements. Two of the largest counties in the state have still to setIe with the state treasury. Pu- laskl County is expected to pay in ap- proximately $SO,O0o to the general revenue fund and Sebastian County $35,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
Not Guilty.

Hey, you big busher!" yelleld an excited fan as the pitcher of the home team issued his fourth successive base on balls, forcing runner across the plate Where did you learn to pitch In correspondence school?'
 If the pitcher heard, he made no sign, but another spectator sitting near the excited one administered a stinging rebuke.
 You talk like fish, he said scornfully. What makes you think that dub ever learned to pitch any where?"
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
After a Catch,

A man with a small mesh net was seen returning to his bungalow.
 Been out after the speckled beau ties?" asked a neighbor.
 No, I'm going in after mosquitoes" replied the net bearer, with vengeance in his tones.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
Not Likely.

"A curious thing happened to me this morning." began the man who al ways told long-winded stories.
 Did somebody stop to listen to one of your yarns?" inquired the other, reaching for his hat.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges announced that George Thornburgh Of Little Rock, editor of the Masonic TroWel, has agreed to be member or the committee to audit his office, and that Clay Sloan of Black Rock, randolph County, has been asked to DC member of the committee. Mir. Hodges said he felt sure Mr. Sloan VIII accept. The third member of the ommlttee is to be selected by the other two. MT. Hodges said if these *ished to have the legislative commit .ee select the third member, he would nave no objection. He would have ID ooJectlon, either, he said, if the com nlit1ee employed the same accountants employed by the legislative committee to do the work.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
MANY WAR ZONE HOSPITALS

Have ordered Aliens Foot-Ease, the antseptc powder, for among the convalescent troops. bath Aliens Foot Ease gives refreshing rest and comfort and prevents the feet, getting tired or foot-sore: Try it TODAY. Don't accept any sub stitute Sold Everywhere. 25c For FREE sam pie, address. Allen s. Olmsted. LeRoy. N. Y-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
IN SUCH PAIN
 WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything Until Re- stored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound.
Florence, So. Dakota. -"I used to be very sick every month with bearing

d wn pains and backache, an d h 6 d h e a d a ch e a good deal of the time and very little appetite.
 The pains were so bad that I used to sit right down on the floor and cry, be- cause it hurt me so and I could not do any work at those times. An old wo-
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

l. F. Thomas, accountant, formerly employed by the legislative committee appointed to investigate the state de- partments, filed suit for $25 1000 by his attorney, Hal Norwood, against the Ga zette Publishing Company and the members of the legislatures inyesti. gating committee, George w. Garret. Monroe Smith and U. A. Gentry. The ground of his complaint is an article published in the Gazette on June 19. in which were two affidayits that had been given to the committee by A. J :. McAmis, formerly an employe of the state auditors office.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Demands of the State bank depart ment on stockholders of the defunct Merchants and Mechanics Bank of Ar genta that 25 per cent of the 100 per cent assessment recently announced be paid apparently were ignored by the several stockholders. None of them had paid the assessment and at- torneys for the bank department were preparing to file suits.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

An erroneous impression prevails in certain parts of the state as to the dis position of the state common school fund for this year. Many letters are being received making inquiries rela- tive to the suit filed several weeks ago seeking to enjoin the state treasurer from paying out the funds to the credit of the common schools of the state under the annual apportionment law.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Female suffrage, says an old bach elor, is caused by scarcity of hus- bands.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Most particular women use Red Cross Ball Blue. American made. Sure to please. At all good grocers. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take Groves

Old Standard Groves Tasteless Il Tonic is equally valuable as Gem eral Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. so cents. - Adv
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

The man who is known merely as his wife's husband usually deserves to be-
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

The State Bank Department is en. gagged in examining the fl building and loan companies In the state ard the two companies out of the state doing business in Arkansas. w. T
 Maxwell, deputy commissioner, re- turned from Denver, where he made an examination of one of the foreign companies. The fl investment com- panies in the state also are to be ex- amined. An annual audit of all If thace- companies is required under the state law 's7s-----=--
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Letters to the School Boards of cit les having high schools that formerly received benefit from the state aid act. recently declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, were mailed by Geo, B. Cook, state superintendent of pubic instruction. Mir Cook called attention to the increase in the high school enrolment in the state from 4,o0O to 16,000 made during the time the state aid law was in effect, and urged the boards to cooperate in working for the passage of a new state aid law
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
A la Bible.

If I kissed you on one cheek, wha would you do?"
 "Td turn the other cheek, also"
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Practice generally discovers what theory did not know.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

The average brass band is harmless until 1t begins to play.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Speak but little and let that little be the truth.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Always use Red Cross Ball Blue. Delights the laundress. At all good grocers. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Reports of Confederate pension ap- nlicants received from F county clerks in the office of the state auditor show 213 new applications. Ninety seven pensioners in these counties died last year, leaving total increase of 116 this year The State Pension Roard meets August ? to act on the applications.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30
||[C0ND LEvEE ROW
 |AC|NG PEN BOARD
FOR LINN-AUBURN IN
 sVn"c TO BUILD LEVEE THAT .n,, aISECT STATE FARM.
uoRK HAS BEEN STARTED
-;.eion Will Not Work on Long
 '' lake District Pending the Settlement.
Little Rock

second improvement district com.
 n.ot,on has arisen at the state con- l..t farm at Cummins, according to
 M s.,o,s of the penitentiary. Recently s ho.rd for the Linn-Auburn district -.ounced it intends to build a levee '1.. will bisect the farm and leave So-o than 5000 acres in a basin with ..a. M drainage. Last week the directors ', the Long Lake Drainage District jailed on the commission to complete ss mart of 5000 worth of labor it yas to perform for the district. The .,umission has hesitated to comply s.c.use. should the Lfnn-Auburn dis .,ict he allowed to continue it's plans, tbe state will receive no benefits from ,bs Long Lake District.
 The Big Lake Levee Board proposes Nh dredge large ditch that would drain Big Lake and a part of the state farm. To pay the states share of the oost the commission agreed to fur ,,sh the labor to clear the land, where tbe ditch is to be dug. Work on the Mitch already has been started.
 The commission is making efforts to ,rbItrate the Linn-Auburn levee mat ts, An engineer will be taken to tbe state farm next week in an effort to convince the Levee Board that leyee can be built without rendering useess half of the state farm. A con. ference between the Penitentiary Con- mission, the Linn-Auburn Levee Board and the engineer probably will be held this week The commission will not work on the Long Lake district Commissioner John T. Burkett.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Suit to restrain County Judge T. w. Storey from paying out money on ac- counts made under the provisions of Act No. 3, the Publicity Act, has been brought in the Stone County Char- cery Court by Senator w. o. Edmond. son The petition alleges the Quorum Court of the county has made no al aowanee for the payment of money under the act. Senator Edmondson has been active in movements against the publicity act, which became a law by initiative petition in 1914. During sho last session Of the legislature he introduced one bill to abolish rne act, che to submit the measure to vote of the people and one to amend it by re quiring the publication made under it.. The amendment carried. The bill to repeal the law failed to pass in the Senate and the bill for resubmissioll died in the house.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Prof. E. Lussky, an instructor in herman in the University of Michi- ean' mas been appointed head of the uerllah Department in the University oi Arkansas for the year 1915-16. MT. Aussky IS a graduate of the University VI hilnois, and has done four years postgraduate work in Illinois and uicnlgan universities. He was for merry head of the Department of Ger Aiah In Lake Forest University.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

c 'isilors to the state convict farm at o0itiiiins this year have remarked 4.s ~ .'le economy being practiced aa pie Dy means of diversified farming, e. 'eiilhe and the raising of supplies no use Tn winter. A visitor at the o. '.elliary, at the southwest limitg ,r;., ''e,ie Rock, might be impressed ,;a 'iie same idea along different At an expense of less than $100 tue iunds of the institution inl- ,sO eilents have been made this year ,.. at hrst sight would appear 10
 cost several thousand dollars.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Improvements costing approximate lv S1.5O0 probably will be made on the girls dormitory at the Branch Normal cat Pine Bluff, according to George B. Cook. state superintendent of public instruction, and a member or the Roard of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, which has control of the institution.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

Commendation of the Penltehtiary Commission's efforts to improve the sanitary conditions of the state farm ie contained in report of Dr. C. w. Garrison. state health officer. The re- rort includes recommendations for a number of improvements and states that the commission has been handf- canned because of high waters
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

lhe State Bank Department issued second warning to newspapers con- .'ihihg the printing of advertise "ehts or stocks and bonds offered for s"'e ny companies net qualified under .ne state laws. Recently several pa pefS ln the state published advertise AnentS or a concern in Louisiana
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

l., -Aofe than 20 pensioners in Pulasi- 1 i Nounty, whose names were on the t.' 'dS' year, have not been located m .,ii' year by Count Clerk Herbert g. ,aa a'Aer' and have not filed an affida- ,s ol Adlgency required by an act of tue 1915 legislature.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

No attempt will be made to enforce Ina child labor law on farms this fall, according to J. C. Clary, state labor commissioner.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

One huadred and thirteen Pine Bluff ond Jefferson County residents will got Confederate pensions this year, according to a list compiled and sent to the State Pension Board at Little Rock Of these 19 applied for pen sions this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-30

The Pyatt Mining Company of Har- rison. capitalized at S1O,OOo, filed artl- cIes of incorporation in the offlce or the secretary of state
Evening star., 1915-07-11
BALL CLUBS CHEAP
Prices Set on Franchises Now
Are Very Low.
DEPRESSION is GENERAL
Slump Base Ball Is in Held Re.
sponsible for Unusual
Conditions.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, July 10.-Just how much
the present base ball depression has
deprecated the value of base ball
franchises would afford an interesting
table of statistics. If one were able to
get down t. concrete figures. Some
idea of the situation may be gained,
however, from isolated cases, and that
is especially true in the American As
socIation, where two clubs avowediy
have been in the open market
The st. Paul club, on which an op-
ton for s115.000 was given during the
winter, was kicked around for months
with none willing to assume the bur-
ton by the Norton syndicate with an
option to purchase, which Is supposed
to be at about the figure named. This
s115.0oo figure. however; did not repre-,
sent merely franchise, players and good
will, but also included the real estate,
which is given a conservative valua-
ton of 1000. That leaves $4,000 for
the players and franchise.
The Toledo club is on the market.
The purchase price is said to be $780,
coo. This sum includes $4,000 paid on
the property on which the ball club
has an option to purchase, and the
modern plant, which is said to have
cost more than 100000. In other words.
the franchise and players are rated at
about SAG, 900.
The low quotation on franchises also
pie of Indianapolis, who won ten
straight games, has just been sold.
The purchase price of cash and players
was not announced.
Evening star., 1915-07-11
IS some ONE KEEPING
O'DAY OFF DIAMOND?
With Good Umpires Lacking, His
Friends Wonder Why He
Is Idle.
special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. July 10.-Who is keeping
Hank O'Day, umpire extraordinary, out
of base ball? 1s there a boycott
against one of the greatest umpires
the game ever knew?
, Hanks friends are beginning to ex-
press themselves on this subject. In
year of wretched umpirng it seems
strange, they say, that a man of
ODay's ,undisputed ability should be
idle. Since last March he has awaited
the call to the diamond, but, although
three major league presidents have
paid high tribute to his worth Hank
remains unemployed.
President B. B. Johnson of the Amer
lean League has announced that he
would like to have the veteran umpire
join his staff, but he has never been
able to find a vacancy, despite the fact
that he has been hard pressed for good
umpires.
President Terer of the National
League has testified to the standing Of
Hank in the national game, figurative-
bosom, but with all the bouquets toss
ed Hanks way, he is still without
job.
According to friends of O'Day the
mystery is deep enough for Hank to
speak up one of these days. They say
the umpire has been given raw
deal somewhere, but they don't know
just where. President Gilmore said he
would consider himself lucky if he
could land the arbitrator, but some
thing has prevented.
Evening star., 1915-07-11
WYNKOOP HIGH GUN.
Kills SO Ont of 100 Birds at Ana
lcstan Club Weekly Tourney.

J. c. Wynkoop was "high gun" yes
terday afternoon at the weekly tour
ney of the Analostan Gun Club. as he
killed SO birds out of 100. Fifteen
marksmen, including three visitors of
the club, were on the firing line.
Wynkoop also led in class a of the
spoon event, with score of forty
seven out of fifty. AS he could not
take two prizes Wynkoop was awarded
a silver spoon as winner in class A.
He broke fifteen targets straight in the
first event. and made a perfect score
of twenty in the third frame.
C. S. Wilson and \. v. Parsons tied
for first prize in class b of the spoon
shoot, as each broke forty-three out of
fifty. Wilson won the shoot-off, with
twenty-five down against Parsons
twenty-one out of twenty-five. Fl. l..
Remington was best in the class c, as
he smashed thirty-four targets out of
fifty.
three-cornered tie resulted for the
high average prize in the spoon shoot,
when A. p. Stine. f. S. Ford and w. d.
Delaney each killed 80 pigeons out of
100. Ford won the shoot-o with
twenty-four dead ones TO his credit
out Of twenty-five, while Stine and De-
laney each got twenty-five.
The scores:
Evening star., 1915-07-11
EXCITING TENNIS BATTLES.
Commerce, Aggies and Navy Win
ne1s in Departmental League.

Commerce. Agriculture and Navy were
the winners in the Departmental Ten
mis- League yesterday afternoon, the
hrst-named beating Smithsonian. 80;
winning four out of five
from Labor-State, and Navy clinching
it's hold on first place by beating
Treasury, Al. The summaries:
COMMERCE. ;; SMITHSONIAN. 0.
Team 1-CoInmerce Edwards Mueller) defeat
ed Smithsonian ,Fi:ch-Tolman,. Ga, 2-6, 6-3.
Team 2-Commerce lAsgce-Pirlps) defea ted
Smithsonian bryant Tnsi. G-i: d.
Team a-Comnierce lWi,mer- Wilhelm, defeat
ed Smithsonian iButnau- Springer, G-1. 60.
Team i-Commerce Uiritin-Me-lca, defeat ted
Smithsonian CIitIaan- Riggesl. 6-1, 6-1.
Team 5-tommercc U.cwis-Schramml defea ted
uIitchcock-JuddJ, 81. 6-3.
AGRICULTURE, 4: ABQR-STATE, I.
Team 1-Agriculture &C. =. Doyle Kellerman,
defeated Iabor-State Skinner Flourneyl, 5-G,
Ct 90.
Team 2-Agricultlra BARRIER Iathrop) defeated
I abor- state Smith HID, 90. G-1. G-2
Team 3-Agriculturc tClarE-Weightman) de-
feated Labor-State decker Whitney,, 81, 2-G.
G-3
Term 4-Labor-State Nettleson SchnareJ de
f.ated Agriculture Sherman Cross, e., Sc.
6-3
NAVY, 4; TREASURY, 1.
Team Navy GIancock Robson, defeated
Treasury ARMSTRONG -Ncwhyl, Go. GO.
Team 2-Trearury tacmey- Barman) defeated
Navy odd Clifford, 6-i, 6-5.
Team 3--\avy Ualder-Button, defeated Treas
Team 4-Navv Distributions, defeated Treas
ury ,Bradford-Van Housen), Cd, Ga.
Team 5-Navy Uehmnn-JOhnston, defeated
Treasury crawford Valaer', 6-2. &c, 6-5.