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The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
|'ATEE REFORM
 REVENUE LAWS
ID, eS H!LlMAN BROUGH ['eeEs PLANS FOR LEG- !, ATIVE ACTIVITY.
DECREASE LEVY
,uitaIe Assessment Aimed covernor-elect at Coming Ia, of Legislsture-Turner- Lobson Bill Again in Favor.
Little Rock:

ltOShs
 in Little Rock Dr. c. H.
 Democratic nominee for gov
 stated to number of his
 bat he expects to devote much
 lime during the early days of
 ming legislature to the prepara
 q bill seeking to improve the
 laws of the state. Dr. Ia idea is to give the state a ,nuitable assessment law and
 ,ame time decrease the tax if can possibly be done. It is
 mgh's intention to consult the .Anciers of the state and oth- E,o have had experience in as. properties. Governor George Inaghey several years ago stat \ the revenue bill prepared un- direction while he was gov was the only just and equitable stion available. This bill, it e remembered, was known as hrner-Jacobson bill, and was by the legislature during Gov, Donaghey's second term with |nergency clause attached. On submitted to the voters of the at the election held two years it was overwhelmingly defeated Q polls. Governor Donaghey, advocated the adoption of the ire on nearly every stump in the was also defeated for renomI- l. He stated at that time that eople did not understand the ation, but would some day rally support of the bill. It now that Governor Donaghey's pre- will be fulfilled, as it is the l belief that the Turner-Jacob- Il, or something on that order, iansas' only chance for relief it's present financial dilemma. Il defeated by the people pro- to tax all real and personal ty at it's full value, which would corresponding decrease in the ". In brief, the proposal to )se who are able to bear the and give relief to the less .te citizenship of the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
AN ARKANSAS EPTFOME.

The Bank of Jonesboro's deposits passed the $1,000,000 mark, the high est ever reached in northeastern Ar kansas. The bank is the oldest and largest in this section. Officials of the bank say the figures will run much higher before the cotton is all sold and the rice crop marketed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
ROUMANIANS DRIVE
 TEUT0N FORCE BACK
ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL STATE MENT INVADING UNITS ARE
 PUSHED BEYOND BORDER.

Bucharest.-Roumania troops are pushing back the invading Austro- German forces on the Pennsylvania frontier At Predeal, according to the official Roumanian statement issued the Roumanians drove back Teuton units beyond the border. The Rou- manians also claim to have gained ground in the Bran defle.
 In the Trotus Valley, the statement adds, the Roumanians forced the Aus 1 tro-Germans to retire and took 600 prisoners and 12 cannon.
 Another Roumanian detachment, at l tacking from Gooasa in the Trotus .Qebco surprised the Teuton troops and toe < / ! prisoners and some machine guns.
 The official statement follows:
 "On the north and northwestern fronts there have been artillery ac- x 55al,,1 5. .,yqig9sS < sysa Bioa4 3
 "One Of our @.5achmencs. cause by way Of Lampris Mountain to Agas, in the Trotus valley, attacked the enemy with the bayonet and destroyed 12 of his cannon and limbers. It fore ed the enemy to retire and captured 600 prisoners.
 Another detachment, attacking from Goioasa, in the Trotus, surprised the enemy, taking 300 prisoners and capturing some machine guns.
 Tn the Uzul valley we repelled enemy attacks. In the Cituz valley fighting continues with extreme vio- lence. Minor engagements took place in the region of Vrancea. On the iron tier, at Table Butzi, there were light engagements. In the Buzeau valley artillery fighting is under way. The situation is unchanged at Bratocea and Predelus
 At Predeal we drove back beyond the frontier small enemy units which were advancing toward Chabucepul and Taurului. We gained ground in the Bran defile.
 ''The indications from Drago-Slavele are that the small enemy columns which had advanced toward the Scara Pass have been stopped
 "On the remainder of the front the situation is unchanged.
 "On the southern and southwestern fronts (Dobrudja and the Danube line) the situation is unchanged"
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Spain Bars Submarines.

London.-The Wireless Press has received word from Madrid by way of Rome that the Spanish government has given definite orders prohibiting the revictualing of submarines in Spanish waters. Several torpedo boats have arrived at Palma and are pa trolling the Balearic islands in the western Mediterranean.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Governor Pardons.

lohn Orr of Miller county, under
 Atence of two years for grand lar
 ay, and J. L. Tilley of Conway
 Fnnty, sentenced to six months ifor
 kposing of mortgaged property.
 Cooper Hall was by the governors
 Defamation relieved of a $50 fine
 sessed against him in, mayors court
 Kingsland for carrying concealed
 (eapons.
 Newton Fitzgerald of Sebastian
 funty, sentenced to one year for band larceny; Will Kirk of Desha ounty, who had been given twoiyears pr the same offense, and jZettle +hompson of Ouachita county, under Ientence of two years for forgery. W. M. Timmons of Lincoln dounty, Pnder sentence of one year for as- Fault with intent to kill Tirnmons Eas convicted at the September term \ the Lincoln Circuit Court. j. W. Watson of Lonoke county, Fho had been convicted of embezzle- Bent and sentenced to t"o1 years In ne penitentiary in August.
 John Coleman, sentenced to two 'ears for manslaughter at ne August erm of the Howard Circuit Court At he time of the killing he had been married about five months. lie hfed nto crowd that was giV!ng him harivari.
 By executive proclamation pr. E. .. Cox of Pike county was relieved or
 $50 fine for carrying a pistol; yer lon Layne of Drew county or $zo me for violating the overdraft laW' nd Mead Fentress of Sebastian coun- of a $100 fine for aggravated as- quit. Fentress was pardoned rom he penitentiary by Governor Hays one time ago.
 A. C. Duke Rohl of Jefferson coun- 7, under one-year sentence for sell ig liquor, and Dave Gros e of unlon' Tho had been given two years TOT
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Dove From U-53.

EdgeWater, N. J.-The police are holding prisoner a white dove with a band of yellow on it's leg hearing the inscription, "U-53," the number of the memorable raid off Nantucket The dove fiuttered in the window of a business office here. Its captors do not know from whence it came.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Build Many Miles of Road.

| According to the report submitted t@ Governor Hays by State Highway Commissioner w. B. Owen, surveys, plans and specifications for 1,333.70 miles Of proposed improved roads, to cost S3,605, ,753.7S, were made by the department during the year ending October 4.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
So5O.OOO For Paintino,

New York-Henry c. Prick has bought Rembrandt's painting, An Old Woman Refiecting Over the Lee ture," for $250,OOO. This makes the fourth Rembrandt in MT. Frick's art collection, and is said to bring the amount he has spent for art works in the last year up to approximately S2, 300, ,OOO.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Prohi Special Is Stoned.

Detroit.-A stone was hurled by an person against the rear window of the prohibition special train observation car just outside Fort Wayne, Ind, showering broken plate glass over Ira Landrith, the pro hibition vice presidential candidate, and other members of the party, but injuring no one.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Prices of Seed Nary.

A variance of S10 per ton in the priJe of cotton seed at Branch and at oWhction City is noted in reports re- cyiVed by field agents of the Bureau of Mines, Manufactures and Agricul- tllre. Dr. George l.. Sands, who is 1n FEanklin county, finds cotton selling at Branch at 161a cents and seed at $40 At Junction City A. A. Gordon reports cotton at IT cents and seed ait $50.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Governor Hays, in a speech at Ham burg, vigorously opposed proposed amendment No. F, which would give school districts the right to vote 12- mill tax for school purposes and is be- ing advocated by all educational agen- cies in the state, and reiterated pre- vious differences that he may seek the nomination for United States senator in 1918. A large part of the address was devoted to his record as govern or. He defended his acts and called attention to the improved financial condition of the state, which, he said, was brought about solely by his veto of more than S600, 900 of the amounts appropriated by the last legislature.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Fear Industry Menaced.

Washington.-It is said authorita- lively that should the operation of German submarines develop prolong- ed paralysis of American trade in the Atlantic or any injury to vital Ameri- can interests abroad issue may be raised regarding the international law questions.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Incorporation Matters.

Articles of incorporation were filed ing to Hampstead county plans for of Indiana. The assets of the com pany are given as $430,000 and the value of it's property in Arkansas as S1.000. Lee Grim of Little Rock is named as agent for service.
 Articles of incorporation Were filed by the East PalesFly Rubber Com pany of Ohio. The kt tbpany is prin- cipally engaged inh hgea manufacture of tires and it's assets are given as S297, ,59617.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
AhrIinu Found Guilty.

Jerseyville, Ill.-Anton Ahrling was found guilty in the Jersey County Circuit Court of having killed his wife and then burned her body in thelr home near here February 4. The jury sentenced Ahrling to IA years in the penitentiary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Assurance By Carranza.

Atlantic City, N. J.-Supplemental assurances from General CarranZa that he is beginning new and viz orous campaign against Villa were received by his representatives on the Mexican-American Joint Commis- sion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Cook Calls Committee,

George B. Cook, state superintend- ! of public instruction, has issued |all for meeting of the committee i the State Board of Education, ap- ented to investigate the Little Rock fool district enumeration.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Wells Earno Earninus.

New York-Earnings of Wells Far 20 & Co. from it's express business in the year ended June 30, amounted to s35,430,621, gain ot $6,S70,S35 over the year before, report made public here showed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Guardsmen in Eiaht

San Antonio, Tex-Private | Knedsen, c Company, Third Illinois Infantry, is in serious condition at the base hospital here as the result of a knife wound received in a fight between several soldiers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Timber to be used in making hubs at the new hub factory building at Mountain View is arriving daily and is being stacked in the yard. The mill is almost completed and will bs in operation soon.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Ten Die In Collision.

Elwood. Neb.-Ten men were killed and II others seriously injured when a train on the Burlington railroad crashed into freight caboose il which the men were riding, 12 miles east of here.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Open New Dallas Station.

Dallas, Tex.-Dallas' new union tor minal station, erected at cost of SS., 100000. and requiring three years 70 construct, was formally opened to railroad traffic and the public.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

]. ] Osl, farmer of near Deann, sold a bale of long staple cotton at Hope for 26 3-4 cents. The bale weigh ed 673 pounds and brought $176.66. The seed added 3905, making the to- tai $21546.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Harrison's new reservoir for the city water system has been completed and the lateral mains are being laid The reservoir has a capacity of 250, 00O gallons and is over 200 feet above the business section.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Chicago.-Three-year old Gerald Keeting placed his mouth over the spout of teapot and inhaled the steam. His throat and lungs were scalded so badly that death resulted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
Canada Wheat Crop Off.

Ottawa, Ont.---The wheat crop Of Canada for the present year will be only 159, ,123,000 bushels, as compared with 373,303,600 bushels in 1915, ac- cording to an official statement.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
C e A prosnerotIs

New York.-The Chicago and Alton railroad earned, for the year ending June 30 last, $16,325,000, an increase of s2,G9,OOO, according to report made public.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

It is believed Cotter will have an electric light and power plant soon. The city council of Cotter has granted a franchise for the installation of a plant to l.. D. Goodrich and others.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

The canning factory at Ruddells, operated by the White River Canning Company, is completing it's third car. The fall crop of tomatoes is heavy, but it is probable frost will kill them before they all mature.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Resolutions strongly condemning Act No. 2, the local option act, were adopted by the Conway band of Gid cons. The resolutions were introduc- ed by E. F. Edwards of Conway, state president.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

w. l.. Gardner of Mountain Home nrobably is the champion turnip fais- CT of Stone county. He is exhibiting two turnips that weigh 15 pounds, the largest seen here this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

H. H. Moose, county and circuit clerk of Carroll county during the ear ly sos, has written to a friend at Flu reka Springs asking about some mon ey which he says is owed to him. He writes: 'I am S1 years old and have no income. Wife and only child, Katie, are in a hospital of the Ma sons. Both are invalids and both are blind. My other two children are dead" Many people who think they are the victims of misfortune may change their views when they read this.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

More than 15,OO0 cattle have been dinped this year in Franklin county, and it is believed that Franklin coun- tv will be released from the tick quar- sntine by the government.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
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The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

The Ashdown City Council set the week beginning October 30 as county fair and trades week All kinds of products will be exhibited at the fair. There will be many amusements pro Yided.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Many wagons loaded with families and household goods are journeying through Johnson county from west to east. The travellers say crop failures out west have caused them to return east. Many are locating in Arkansas, while others go on to Mississippi and
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

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The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

The members of the M. E. Church. South, of Junction City gave public banquet in honor of their pastor, the Rev. w. D. Sharp, who was Al years old October F. The banquet was a surprise J. M Mcdonald was toast master and the Rev. w. c. Hilliard was the principal speaker. Pastors of the other churches spoke.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

A bond issue of S23,OO0 was sold at Pine Bluff to D. R. Francis & Bros., of St. Louis by the commissioners of Drainage District No. 6. the bid of the Francis firm being $102.03
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

A jury in the St Francis Circuit Court at Forrest City decided in fa- yor of the railroad a suit for S100,O ,O0O, brought by relatives of Storey Woods and his father against the Iron Noun tain. The two men were killed by a train several months ago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

and Grave er 79,2S1,73, gravel, la, were dug
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Lieutenant Roy Stevens of Company I, Second Arkansas Infantry, now sta toned at Deming, N. M., is at Tex arkana to secure recruits for his com pany, and will be there 10 days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

The Eagle Corners schoolhouse at siloam Springs was destroyed by fire. Moot of the books and furniture were lost. The insurance expireo le" days before the fire.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Edna Leister, 15-months-old daugh- ter of MT and Mrs. Edward Lesiter of Paris, died from strychnine poison ing. In some manner unknown to the parents the child got hold of tablets containing the poison and died soon afterward.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

At mass meeting presided over by Mayor Barker of Montrose, a con tract with Radcliff Chautauqua was signed for a three-day Chautauqua, the date to be agreed upon later.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

M. F. Whitaker found near Harris burg recently a bee tree which pro duced 115 pounds of honey
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Marshall Baker, a negro, died near washington recently at the age of 104 ,,oors Old Hampstead county resi-. dents say that the negro's age was oiven at 53 years at the end of the Civil war.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27
other southern states.

<T 55e75 : K s';;'' Fvory ns4s9s ees9s infflhe5 3fflh s,d,ence .t prohibition rally at ClalSNille voted to work against the adoption of Act No. ?. Judge Basham was the prin- cipal speaker. The Rev. D/H. Col quette of Little Rock also spoke.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Plans are progressing for the better babies contest at Batesville late this month.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Capt. Thomas Rogers of Paris, com. manding Company E, Arkansas Ma tional Guard, at Deming, N. M, ar rived at Fort Smith on months fur tough.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

The residence of Mrs. C. E. Stuart at Columbus was destroyed by fire last week. The house was a two story structure of 10 rooms, and was built more than 75 years ago. It was a fine type of Southern ante-bellum architecture.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

The Prescott Civic League has serv- ed notice on the two local garages that they must remain closed on Sun days or be prosecuted, and the man. agers announced they will comply with the demands and refuse to make any repairs on automobiles or assist distressed cars on Sunday.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

A two-acre cotton patch in the Big o,,o district of Mississippi county has been half picked and has furnish ed 4OOO pounds of fine cotton, accord ing to the Blytheville Courier Eight baIes to the acre is considered good, even in Mississippi county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Fire was discovered in a bale of cotton in box car in the Iron Noun tain yards at Newport. The bale was one of several that had been saved when the Littleton gin caught fire on October 4. The fire had smouldered in the bale nine days before it broke into a blaze.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Robert Perry, wealthy Colorado ,,ine owner. who was kidnapped by hand of bandits recently, is a cousin of Mrs H. D. Ravenscraft of Mena.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

Every person in'no' rs@- Yadience at { a prohibition rally at ClalaVille voted to work against the adoptfSn of Act No. ?. Judge Basham was the prin- cipal speaker. The Rev. D/H. Col quette of Little Rock also spoke.
 The canning factory at Ruddells, operated by the White River Canning Company, is completing it's third car. The fall crop of tomatoes is heavy, but it is probable frost will kill them before they all mature.
 Harrison's new reservoir for the city water system has been completed and the lateral mains are being laid. The reservoir has a capacity of 250,- GOO gallons and is over 200 feet above the business section.
 Timber to be used in making hubs at the new hub factory building at Mountain View is arriving daily and is being stacked in the yard. The mill is almost completed and will bs in operation soon.
 ]. J. Osl, a farmer of near Deann, sold bale of long staple cotton at Hope for 26 3-4 cents. The bale weigh ed 673 pounds and brought $176.66. The seed added 39.05, making the to- tai s215.46.
 Resolutions strongly condemning Act No 2, the local option act, were adopted by the Conway band of Gid cons. The resolutions were introduc- ed by E. F. Edwards of Conway, state president.
 The Ashdown City Council set the week beginning October 30 as county fair and trades week. All kinds of products will be exhibited at the fair. There will be many amusements pro yided.
 A bond issue of S23,000 was sold at Pine Bluff to D. R. Francis & Bros., of St. Louis by the commissioners of Drainage District No. 6, the bid of the Francis firm being $102.03.
 Lieutenant Roy Stevens of Company l. Second Arkansas Infantry, now sta toned at Deming, N. M., is at Tex arkana to secure recruits for his com pany, and will be there 10 days.
 M. F. Whitaker found near Harris burg recently a bee tree which pro- duced 115 pounds of honey.
 Plans are progressing for the better babies contest at Batesville late this month.
 Capt. Thomas Rogers of Paris, com. manding Company E, Arkansas Ma tional Guard, at Deming, N. M, ar rived at Fort Smith on a months fur tough.
 The Prescott Civic League has serv- ed notice on the two local garages that they must remain closed on Sun days or be prosecuted, and the man. agers announced they will comply with the demands and refuse to make any repairs on automobiles or assist distressed cars on Sunday.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-10-27

R. R. Grobmyer of Forrest City re- ceived car of pure bred hogs. He will use them to start a herd on his plantation south of the city.
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No Simple Lite At Ayr.

The simple life" finds no sympa
thetic atmosphere in Scotland and
above all. not in the "Auld Ayr" q
Robert Burns
Aud Ayr, wham ne'er town surpasses
For honest men and bonnie lasses
George Ferguson Munro is news
paper person who writes articles for
Scottish newspaper. Munro wanted t
live free, untrammeled. outdoor life
He began last spring. He wandered
over hill and dale, doing nothing. find
ing enough to eat and drink. lying on
shaded hillside reading u good book
He interfered with no one. The eactd
was his bed. the starry sky his roof
When 1t rained be Went into a barn
Yet for leading this simple life he wal
taken by the rough hand OF the IN"
as vagabond and sentenced by thu
magistrate Of Ayr to three months
hard Observation-Disclosures News.