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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
Pass Municipal Court Bill.

The Adamson municipal court bill for Little Rock and Argenta was passed. Its provisions had practically been agreed upon. It reduced the sal aries of the three municipal judges from $2,400 to s2,000 per year each, gives the Hill township constable one clerk, and does not affect Big Rock township constable. The feature of the bill is the equitable provisions for paying the cost of the courts. Here. tofore the county has borne the entire cost. The bill would have half the ex- pense borne by the city out of the fees of the courts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
SPLIT OVER COUNTY
 JUDGE SALARY BILL
MEASURE PROVIDES FOR IN. cREAsING COUNTY JUDGES
 SALARY TO $5,OOO A YEAR.
AMENDMENT IS OFFERED
Senator Adamson Declared That He Has Been Urged To Pass Bill, But Does Not Believe People of Coun-
 ty Want To See Salary Raised.
Little Rock

Another breach between Senators Adamson and Jones, Pulaski county senators, occurred on the floor of the Senate, when Senator Adamson offer ed an amendment to the Trawick bill that provides for increasing the sal ary of the Pulaski county judge from s3,600 a year to s5,000 year.
 The fight, in which there was con siderable oratory, ended with the adoption of the amendment which provides that the question of an in crease shall be voted upon by the peo- pie of the county.
 Senator Jones gave notice that he would move to reconsider the vote by which the amendment was adopted, declaring that he hopes to reach some sort of an agreement with the other member from Pulaski before the amendment finally is attached to the bill. He said he hoped to have the automatic reference provision strick- en out and the bill passed with pro- vision that it can be referred to the people if they desire-and not re- ferred as a requirement. of the meas ure.
 Senator Adamson declared that he had been urged to pass the bill, but said that he did not believe the peo- pie of the county wanted to see the county judge paid such salary.
 Senator Jones asserted that the county judge now is getting less than several of the clerks, and only as much as the chief deputy of the sheriff and collectors office. He said that no effort was made to change any of these when the Pulaski county salary bill was passed He pointed out that the present county judge, Lee Miles, is an attorney, and is deserving of a higher salary than $3,600. The bar as sociation, he said, had approved the proposal of an increase.
 While Senator Jones opposed the amendment, he urged that it be post. poned so that an effort might be made
 p reach an agreement between House and Senate members representing the county. Senator Adamson said that two of the four representatives were opposed to the bill, and asserted that these two were not in the House cham Der when the bill was passed on. He added that there was no chance 9t him agreeing to compromise that he favored submitting the ques tion to the people, if the bill had tc go through.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
Pass Mothers Pension Bill.

The Cazort bill, permitting county courts to grant pensions to dependent widowed mothers having no children over IA years old, was passed Amend ments had been adopted in the house and Senate exempting the following counties: St. Francis, Crittenden, White, Union, Desha, Arkansas, Scott, Polk, Lonoke, Prairie, Lincoln, Tzard, Nevada, Mississippi, Randolph, Hampstead, Clay, Boone, Perry, Drew, Sharp, Bradley, Lafayette, Baxter, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Jefferson, Carroll, Washington. Logan, Lee. Mon- roe, Fulton, Hot Spring, Clay, Miller, Stone and Independence. There was no opposition to the bill
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
WITH TIE LEGISLATORS
Want chanIain To Pray.

want Chapiain o Pray.
 MT McFerrn invoked the rule that the speaker might declare motions dilatory in his judgment, and MT. Brooks supported him. The speaker ruled subsequent motions and points Of order as dilatory and ordered the clerk to read the amendments. The reading proceeded while pandemonium prevailed, and above the strident shouts a score of voice were heard singing, How Dry I Am; Nobody Knows How Dry I Am" The speaker ruled the second amendment adopted and Mir. Hardage appealed again from his decision, on some techncal point. MT. Brooks moved to lay the appeal on the table. which was adopted with a thunder of ayes. MT. Hardy of Faulkner, who has one of the strongest voices on the floor, pleaded above the din and turmoil for someone to send for the chaplain to pray for the house, and dozen members gathered around him and famed him with newspapers while he shouted
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
To Probe State Hospital.

The house, by vote of 68 to 13, passed the bill by Mir Davis of Co., lumbia to appoint joint committee of three representatives and two sen- ators to investigate charges relative to the management of the State Hos pita1 for Nervous Diseases. There was little discussion of the bill, which had been thoroughly debated previously. The bill carries an appropriation of s2,000 to pay for the expense of the investigation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
$7Oo,o0o For State Hospital.

MT Harrison of the Budget Con- mittee introduced new appropria- tion bill for the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, carrying S700,000, which is $229,OOO less than the amount originally asked for. The bill provides that patients who are able to pay for their maintenance shall be charged one-third of the cost of their support, or S5 month, which is es- timated, will produce about S75,000 annually.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
Pass Bill To Continue Probe.

The Senate passed by unanimous vote the Greenhouse bill providing for the appointment of a committee to continue the graft investigation" to employ stenographer and attorney, and assist the prosecuting attorney of Pulaski county in bringing any guilty persons to justice. There was no de- bate on the bill, which carries an pa propriation of $7,5O0 for expenses of the committee.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Mo- of of
 Robbns)-Authorzng roadb
 H. coumbia) Appropriang $ 900 O the Assembly,
 No threet o
 No at
 (Kng-Authorizing in
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
Fix Proseeutor,s Salary.

The Trawick bill fixing salaries for the office of prosecuting attorney of the Sixth judicial district was passed. It fixes the salary of the prosecuting attorney at S4,600 per year, allows one deputy at S3,000, one deputy at S2,4OO, a stenographer and clerk at S1,500, a deputy for Perry county at $1,000 per year, and $1,500 per year contingent expenses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09

The Venezuelan government by law has prescribed a standard of purity for butter and has forbidden the sale of any that is adulterated.
 Sweet butter Is preserved without a particle of salt inside gourdlike con- tainer made of cheese. The whole remains fresh and edible for years.
 Damascus is the oldest city remain ing in the modern world. It is first mentioned in Scripture in connection with Abraham Genesis 14:15), whose steward was native Of the place (15, 9
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
Kill Panama-Pacific Refund.

There was another hard fight on the Dill by Senator Duty to appropriate S22,00 to pay the Panama-Pacifc Ex- position Commission. MT. Doyle and MT Gentry led the fight against it, and MT Josephs and MT. Norf1eet for it. 1t was defeated 36 to 50. MT. Gentry moved to reconsider the vote and lay that motion on the table, which prevailed, AT to 30
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09

son is determined to throw the full weight of the United States into the scales on the side of the allies.
 This nationwide sentiment was manifest as the German people "di- gested" the speech of the chancellor in the reichstag. It was the first time in pr. Bethmann-Hollweg's career that he voiced criticism of America's attitude in this war.
 For two and half years he had been constantly under the fire of his opponents, the "Tirpitzites," for "ca- tering to America"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
CONVERSATIONS

Glycerin was once by-product of the soap-making industry, the disposal of which gave the manufacturers some concern.
 Railway traffic in Spain is to be placed under the control of committees headed by the director general of the public works.
 A new club has been started in New York for women more than sixty years old, which already has membership nf more than 130.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
WILLING TO FIGHT AMERICA
Chancellor HoIIweg's Speech Regard ed as Preparing People of Ger
 many for Conflict.

Berlin, March 2.-Declaration of war on Germany by the United States would be no surprise to the German people.
 It is no exaggeration to say they look for 1t and would be rather sur prised if it did not come.
 They are convinced President Will
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
s1o,ooo To Fight Increased Rates.

The Carter bill, creating a commits sion to purge the Confederate pension rolls of persons not entitled to pea- sions, was passed without discussion. The Moncrief bill, appropriating $10,- 900 to enable the Arkansas Railroad Commission to fight the Memphis rate decision of the Interstate Commerce Commission, also was passed without opposition. Its passage was urged in a special message from Governor Brough.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
Aardaue Bill Passes.

The Hardage bill regulating the manner of assessments of insurance companies was passed after several roll calls, necessitated by confusion and members changing their votes. There were only six votes against it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
s1aa. 100 For peat.mute Institute.

The afternoon session was like a calm ofter storm. A bill appropriat- ing s13S,100 for the support and main tenance of the Deaf-Mute Institute was passed without amendment or de- bate. MT. Andrews offered an amend ment to increase the salary of the as sistant nurse from $500 to $500, but Speaker Cazort urged the house to stand by the Budget Committee and pass the bills without amendment un- less they forced an extra session.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
Now Villa Is ILL AQain.

Fl Paso.-Francisco Villa is i'll in the mountains near San Andres, Chi huahua and unable to direct the cam paign which he planned against Chi huahua City and Juarez, say Ameri- cans arriving here from Madeira and Pearson, Chihuahua
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
ss4o,ooo For Aoeie Schools.

The appropriation bill for the four district agricultural schools was pass ed without opposition. It carries ap- proximately $34O,000 for the biennial period.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
To Control Price of Nitrate.

Santiago, Chile.-A group of nitrate producers are understood to be en. deavoring to bring about a combina ton to control prices of the product.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09

carranza Was Offered Financial Sup port in Attempt to Reconquer Texas, New Mexico and Arizona - Won High Official at Japanese Ambassy at Washington Denies Receipt of kaiser's Proposal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-09
President Confirms Note.

Washington, March 3. - Senator Swanson of Virginia announced in the senate today that he had been au
 thorized by the president to state the Zimmerman note of January 19, 1917, inviting Mexico to join Germany in war against the United States as pub
 lished this morning was textually cor
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
SOLONS TO GO ABROAD
Congressman Plan Visit to West
ern Battle Front.
Delegation May Make Trip to War
Zone II Congress Reaches Ad-
iournment Next Month.

Washington Sept. l9.-if congress
adjourns next month. several congress
men will visit Europe and the western
battle front. Members already are
planning a trip either with or with
out official status. Should some OF
the official invitations be accepted.
some members plan to go in a body
at their own expense, asking Speaker
Clark to head the delegation.
Progress of the conference on the
war tax bills slowed down as the o
important disputes were approached.
House conferees stood out strongly for
retention of second class mail rate in
creases. and the senate members ap-
p~arently we're disposed to accept some
provision for a postage increase. As a
compromise the Conferees considered
the so called Hardwick plan, Endorsed
by the postotice department. to in
crease rates on advertising portions
only of newspapers and periodicals
II was reliably stated that the on
ferees have definitely agreed to clint
nate the house provision for a general
10 per cent tariff increase and to strike
out the house section, estimated to
raise $4,000, 900 from inheritances.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
WAR FUND

In South Dakota the War Library
Fund is making good progress. Some
counties have already raised their
amount.
Sheriff Miner has enlisted the ser
vices Of his deputies and the various
townships and municipalities of
Brookings county will make a gener-
GUS contribution.
This general work in the county is
to be supplemented in the City of
Bookings by a free-will Offering to be
made Monday, Sept. "a.
Remember that every cent goes q
buy good books and care for service.
The cost of the campaign Is borne by
q special fund from the Rockefeller
Foundation. The buildings are to be
provided by Carnegie.
subscription blanks have been
placed at the banks of Brookings. and
other business places.
Every dollar subscribed will place
the giver's name in one of the books
five dollars in five books.
other nations are supplying their
soldiers with books. The Germans
send out travelling Libraries of thous
ands of volumes from the Royal Ii
brary. In Great Britain four volun
tcer organizations are providing Ii
braries for the Tommies.
Of our this is not the only need
the soldiers have and big as a mil
lion dollars sounds it is only a dror
in the bucket to the sums expended
on war. And the boys appreciate the
books and magazines. One fellow
writes that he has read more in six
months than in his whole life before
Another says that boys who never hat
been in the habit of reading are call
ing for books.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
CAPTAIN WEEDS BRookINos GIRL
Continued From Page One)

dies getting leave of absence from
the high schools where they are teach
ing to attend the ceremony.
All the friends of the happy couple
will join the Register in wishing them
a happy and useful life. The proprie-
tor of this paper takes special pleas
ure in extending his personal %congrat-
ulations, as Lewis Weber and he were
person friends years ago at Waterloo,
Wisconsin.
After the wedding Company c, in
order to keep up its reputation of
never being behind when duty calls,
marched to the residence of Mrs.
Caldwell and called the captain out
to express their congratulations. This
was done by Corporal Mathew Clark
in a few well chosen words. The cap.
tain showed his appreciation of their
good will by ordering them to go
down town and smoke at his expense,
A b~ystander reports that the captains
exact words were that he was glad
to see them there anu would be glad
to see them get away from there as
fast as they could. They went and
they smoked.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
FROM LOCAL BOARD

The Register publishes the follow
ing just as received from the Local
board and believes that the notice ex
plains itself:
Notice!
Regarding Afhdavits of Head of
Family. Supporting Claim for Dis
charge of men called for Military Ser
vice: The local board for Brookings
county warns all persons making af.
fdavits to be very careful that they
know absolutely the financial circum-
stances of the man called for service,
before signing any papers.
I'VE will investigate all affidavits
and any persons making false or mis-
leading statements will be subject TO
the penalties prescribed by law.
Information: Persons filing an ap-
MUST notify the local board of the
same. or they will not be acted upon
until the said local board is notified,
this may cause you grief, so notify the
said local board of a claim on Indus
trial Grounds Of an appeal from the
decision of the local board. when you
send the papers to the district board.
Regarding Appeals to the President
of the U. s.: All appeals to the pres
ident must be sent to the said district
board and the district board will for
ward the said appeals to the presi-
dent. in case you send the appeal to
the president it will be returned to
you.
Kindly publish the above in your
first issue of the paper.
LOCAL BOARD,
Brookings County, S. d.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
No Peace Until AISaCe-l0rraIne
is Restored to Republic. is
Declaration Made.
STAND TAKEN IS FIRM
Proposal Of Germany 10 Make Terri
tory Independent Ouchy Decried
in Poincare Message Reply
ing 10 Protest.

Washington. Sept. 10. Frances
unalterable determination TO restore
Alsace-L Lorraine to the republic was
reiterated in a cablegram received here
from President Poincare by Daniel
Blumenthal, former Alsatian deputy
to the German R~eichstag, who recently
came to this country at the instance
Of the French government to lay the
Alsatian situation before President
Wilson. The message said:
The government OF the republic
firmly IS resolved to obtain for Alsace-
Lorraine her return to the French faith
erland-a restitution fully justified by
the sufferings endured for 46 years
and the heroic sacrifices OF her sons
who have died g%loriously for the cause
OF liberty"
President P%oincare cahled in re-
Spouse TO a protest Of Alsatians in no
boken. y. j., against the German pro
posal 10 make Alsace-Lorraine an in
dependent duchy.
British Seaplanes Hit Teuton Base.
London. Sept. l9.-British seaplanes
have struck an effective blow against
Germany's naval base on the Belgian
coast. the admiralty announces. The
raiders dropped bombs promiscuously
upon "A fleet OF Teuton d~estroyers and
trawlers.
"Oue large destroyer was hit amid
ships and one. probably two. OF a
group of four trawlers was sunk the
statement says.
"On the same night British and Ger
man |seaplane FLASHED on patrol cruis-
es. one of the German machines was
shot down in flames. Shortly after
ward another German aircraft was
bagged.'"
italians Repulse Austro-Hungarians.
No spectacular operation on a large
scale is reported in the official COM
munications from ~belligerent capitals.
On the Bainsizza plateau, northeast OF
Gorilla, the Italians have repulsed sue
cessfully four determined attacks by
the AustrO-Hungarians and captured
80 prisoners. Increased artillery ac-
tivity is reported from the Carnia sec
tor, northwest of the lsonzo fighting
zone.
Field Marshal Haig's campaign OF
attrition during the breathing spells
between major operations continues in
raids at three points between Arras
and ST. Quentin the British entered the
German trenches. inflicted casualties
and destroyed mortar emplacements
and ammunition dumps.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20

SOCIETY NEWS

This department is edited by Mrs. Ria l.
Ziegler and anyone having social news OF
interest win confer a favor on the Reglstrr
by 'phoning Mrs. Ziegier. BIG.
Surprise Party-Some Of the old
friends and neighbors of Mrs. Lind.
says planned and successfully car
ried out a pleasant surprise party for
her on Friday afternoon to help her
celebrate her natal day. Social chat
and fancy york were enjoyed until
the serving of the fine supper which
the self invited guests had brought
with them. A beautiful tea set was
left with the favored hostess.
Five O'Clock Luncheon-On FRIDAY
Mesdames Heintz and Linn enter
tanned very charmingly many of their
friends at a five O'Clock luncheon AZ
the beautiful home OF Mrs. Heintz
Beautiful bouquets centered the Ia
bles, and at each place was an art
hcial rose holding nuts. The delicious
menu was served in three courses.
Complimentary very enjoyable
social event of the past week was the
informal party given by Mrs. Stod.
dart on Saturday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. l.. Mccoy of Florida, who ha-
been a house guest of Mrs. Stoddart
for a few days. Social i%ntercourse
and fancy work were the pastimes,
and later a dainty lunch was served.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
German p,otters in Philippines.

Washington, Sept. 19.-That German
intrigue has stretched out its talons
into the Philippine islands and sought
by the United States. Conrad Andre,
German vice-consul for Cebu and other
islands, was detained on a charge Of
trying to create a disturbance"
which was in reality ar instruction.
Taken to Manila to escape an angry
mob, Andre was held there for some
time and then released for want Of
positive evidence. though he is still
under careful government watch.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
MEN WHO ARE EXEMPT

Final disposition has been made in
the cases of the following men who
had exemption claims before both the
local and district boards:
Roy b. Witzell, serial number 1888,
is exempt until November 1st.
John T. +. Dinwoodie, serial num-
Der $50, is exempt until December
31st.
Broe Axel Berglund, serial number
54S, is exempt until December 31st.
r. d. McKercher, serial number
1929, is exempt until June 1st, 1918.
Rolla Z. Hawkins, serial number
1884, is exempt until further notice,
These men will report themselves
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
Allies Buttlng In. Says Swedish Paper.

Stockholm, Sept l9.-The losses OF
the Conservatives in the election ap.
p~arently are not affecting the Consetv-
alive press. The Aftenblad asks If it
is impossible to unite the Swedish peo-
pie, SO as to give a ~resolute mo" 10
the Allies, who, IL says. seeks to inter.
fere In Swedish affairs. The news
paper opposes a change in the min.
istry, saying that in such an event
Sweden would soon suffer the fate Of
Greece by becoming a mere messen.
ger boy for foreign powers" The ar.
ticle is causing much comment.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
WILL NOT CLAIM BELGIUM
Germany Abandons Original Purpose
is Report.

Amsterdam. Sept. 18.-in connection
with the report published in the Tages
Zeitung that Germany had decided to
abandon all claims to Belgium, the
Koeinische Nolkes Zeitung says:
1--WE, too, have received similar in
formation from which il may be con-
cluded that last week a decision about
Belgium was reached in conformity
with the English views"
Matthias Erzberger. a Clerical Cen
ter member of the reichstag, speaking
at Biberach, said:
The foundation of peace must be
no c%onquests OF any kind. We are ad.
vancing with long strides towards
such a piece-peace built upon the
basis of the reichstag peace resolu.
ton"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-09-20
100000 IN LUMBER BURNS
Fire Sweeps Yards Of Big Lumber
Company.

Minneapolis. Sept. 19.-Fire. believed
Of ~incendiary origin. has destroyed
10000, 900 feet of lumber in the yards
OF the Red River Lumber company at
Westwood, Cal. The Red River COM
pany has headquarters in Minneapolis.
T. b. Walker is president.
The loss Is estimated at 80, 000, 900.
About 100000 900 feet Of lumber were
saved. The Red River company is the
largest in Lassen county, California.
An Investigation OF the cause OF the
FIRE is already under way.
The Minneapolis Office received tele-
grams bearing the news of the fire.
According to A. ID. Walker, secretary
OF the company. the loss is we'll Gov
cred by insurance.