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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Plot To Sink Ships.

Christiania, Norway y-lnvestigation of the conspiracy having for an ob- ject the sinking with German bombs of a number of Norwegian ships, has been completed, according to the Iii denstegn, and action taken against seven Finlanders and two Germans. They are accused of havig transport ed many explosives from Germany to Norway and stored them at three places in Christiania The accused were paid by the German espionage headquarters at Stockholm.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
INJUNCTION FILED
 AGAINST NEW ROAD
INJUNCTION IS ASKED IN FAVOR OF MEN WHO HAVE HOME
 STEADED.
CLAIMS IS UNSURVEYED LAND
This Is Another of the Number of Suits Which Have Been Instituted in Regard To Lard That Is in the
 Bounds of Sunk Land Company.
JoneSboro.-


 The United States government has filed an iDf lction suil ;n 1he district court in l nesboro against s. P. BogR> ank of Brookland,' H. E. Fisl frank Simons, and the St. Francis Valley Land Company which involves considerable of what the government claims is unsurveyed land and that the parties claiming title have none. It is sought to enjoin the defendants from interfering with the men who have homesteaded this land. This is another of the number of suits which have been instituted in regard to this land that is in the bounds of the Sunk Lands Company, which is so familiar to the people of the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Record-Breakinq Check.

New York.-A check for $96,111,- 111.11 the largest recorded in the New York Clearing House, drawn by J. P. Morgan & Co, for the credit of the minister of finance and receiver general of Canada in settlement of the $100,000,000 loan recently foated for the Dominion by a syndicate head cd by the Morgan house, was paid here by the Liberty National Bank.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Wins Temporary Order.

The Judgment against Walker V. Powell, who was convicted on the charge of conspiracy in connection with the legislative bribe cases, and sentenced to one day in jail and the payment of fine of S1OO, in First Division Circuit Court last June, was set aside until the further order of the court by Judge Guy Fulk, acting for Judge Robert I. Lea of the Cir cuit Court by the consent of all con- ee1ned.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
"Goes 1t. Mir. Jack.

Of all telegrams of congratulations received since the commissions of the student officers were announced. few are valued more than the one received by Capt. John Parker of Monroe, La, a former member of the First Troop, from his oiG negro nanny. Goes fl, Mister Jack l know you come back with the kizer's he'd. Carrie Young, is the sincere but somewhat blood thirsty telegram Aunt" Carrie sent. Captain Parker said that the old neg ress. is so years old and has been in his family all her life Captain Par ker was sheriff of his parish for eight years, but came to the training camp from Honduras. where he was pay master for a large fruit company.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
mhezzler Is Pardoned.

pardon was granted J. W. P. Johnson. a Fort Smith negro. who was under sentence of one years im- prisonment for embe2zlement. John son, who is 6 years old. was convict ed June ? of embedding funds of a negro lodge. of which he was treas urer. The pardon petition was sign cd by the trial judge. prosecuting at torney 10 of the trial jurors and all the county officials.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Coal Dealers Warned.

Washington.-Coa dealers who in crease their prices for anthracite more than 10 cents a ton before Sep tember will be considered by the Federal Trade Commission as openly declaring policy of "profiteering, Indications are that bituminous coal prices will be reduced in the future to the consumers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
No More Apnointments.

Applications for commissions in the Arkansas regiments still are coming into the governors office. with nothing doing. A few persons seem to believe that the governor still has authority to appoint brigadier gen eral, captains and lieutenants, but that authority vanished upon the rec ognition of the Arkansas troops by the federal government.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
incorporation Matters.

Barton Creamery, Barton, capital S30OO; J. T. Eddins president, w II. Gibson vice president, Peter G. Deisch secretary-treasurer
 Springfield Light & Power Co.,, of Springdale, capital S50,OOO; George D. Locke president, r. L. O'Neal vice president, H. L. Hughes secretary treasurer.
 Superior Coal Company, Coal Hill, capital $6000; J. L. Post president Chas. Schmidt vice president, R. A. Schmidt secretary-treasurer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
To Produce VeoetabIes.

Charleston, S. C.-Gen. Leonard Wood has recommended to the War Department that tract of from 120 to 150 acres at each cantonment in lis department be set aside for the cultivation of vegetables to supply the soldiers tables and his plan is said to have received the endorse ment of Herbert c. Hoover.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
WiH open BIds Auoust 3f.

VII UpGH bIu5 NUnUSt oT.
 The Board ef Trustees of the State Normal School met in the office of the state superintendent of public instruc- ton to consider the completed plans for the new administration building at the State Normal School. After some minor changes and alterations the plans were approved and the ar chitect, John P Almand, was author ized to advertise for bids for the erection of the building The bids will be opened on August 31.
 The election of a teacher of mathe- matics 10 take the place of Prof H l.. McAlster. resigned, was postponed until the next meeting.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
NUMBER 7
To Be With olo Friend.

in order to be luder the command of ar old friend and fellowtowns- man. Harry A. LitEeton. formerly of Eureka Springs, but recently of Cam bridge O., enlisted in ta- First Ark, ansas Infantry. IT. s. A., and was as- signed to the machine gun company. Nr Littlcton was neighbor ot Col
 c. T. James, commanding officer ot the regiment. in Eureka Springs. and recently was student officer at Camp Benjamin Harrison. For sever. al years he was director of public playgropnds in a large section of Chicaeo. and was physical director of the public schools O. Cambridge, o. Tn conjunction with Chaplain Gee. Nil. Littleton will work out an athletic program for the regiment Other re- cruits received were Robert C. Car roll Of Milo and Evan Kelley of Levy for Company K and John W. Mangrum of Bonaqua. Tenn, fer Company L
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Annoints Sam -Latkit1.

Sam Latkin of Little Rock was ap- pointed clerk to the attorney general by Attorney General John D. Ar buckle. MT LatBin succeeds ]. E. Harris, who recently accepted the po- sition of title attorney for Arkansas for the Federal Land Bank at St. Louis.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
No More Wheat Futures.

Chicago-In response to a notice from Herbert c. Hoover, food admin istrator, that the government would purchase of wheat at in terior terminals, beginning Septem- Der 1, the directors of the Board of Trade here voted to discontinue all in wheat for future de- livery after August 25, 1917.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Wilson Dubbed "Naiser."

Washington.-Mem of the Wo mans party paraded before the White House with another banner addressed to Kaiser Wilson" A passing naval blueiacket snatched the banner from the women and carried it away, say ng he wanted it for a souvenir.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Receive Text Books.

]. L. Bond, state superintendent of public instruction. notified the super intendents and principals of Arkan- sas schools that the textbooks adopt cd by the State Text Book Commits sion for use in the grades have been received by the state depository and are ready for delivery to merchants throughout the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Annolnts Ccuntv yudoe.

X. c. Brooks of Harrison was ap- pointed county and probate judge of Boone county, to succeed Claude 2. Crumpler, resigned to enter military service at Leon Springs officers training camp. Mir Brooks WAS for merly a justice at Harrison and for 16 years president of the Harrison School Board
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
To Probe Race Riots,

Washington. = Senator Sherman's resolution for congressional investiga- tion of the East St. Louis race riots was ordered reported by the commit tee which is required to authorize the necessary expenditures.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Military Office Abolished.

The office of nspeotor-instructor of the Arkansas National Guard soon will be thing of the past, according 10 orders received by Capt. A. w. Lane, U. s. A., who formerly was as signed to that duty.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Pays Franchise Tax.

The Rock Island paid it's franchise tax, amounting to $6,512.35, into the state treasury. The total amount of franchise tax received by the state treasurer to date is about S225,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Reappoints Jack Bernhardt.

Jack Bernhardt of Arkansas City was reappointed a member of the State Board of Education by Govern CT Brough. who is ex-officio chairman of the board
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Raise the Age Limit To 70.

Rocky Mount, N. C.-The Atlantic Coast Line will employ men up to 70 years of age for the duration of the war. The company heretofore has employed no one more than 40 years old
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

In a public letter Dr. II. B. Hardy, representative from Faulkner coun- ty, gives his views on compulsory dipping of cattle Dr. Hardy says that he is by no means in favor ot the law, but the best thing to do is abide by it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
EnVoys Meet President.

Washinston-Dr Friedtiof Nansen, head of the Norwegian mission, was presented formally to President Will son by the Norwegian minister.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Plan Sand-Clay Road.

Plans for a sand-clay road from Ashdown 10 Walnut Bayou, via Rich mond in 34lttle River county, were sent to the commissioners of the dis trict by the State Highway Commis- sion. The road will be 12 feet wide and II miles long. The estimated cost is S2G.0t1.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Several orchard owners around Rogers are arranging to have their orchards inspected and certified un- der the new state law by J. L. Hewitt, chief inspector.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Train Quartermasters.

Washington A quartermaster corps training camp soon will be es- tablished About 320O officers are required and the camp will accomp,o- date 11.000 to 10000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
STATE NEWS.

The members of the Pine Bluff mo- tor truck company were mustered in to the federal service at the city hall by Captain Klye, II. s. A. Lieutenant Henry Roberts is drilling the men every day at Athletic park, while they are awaiting orders to entrain for the mobilization camp.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Orders license Revoked.

Revocation of the license 6f the Southern Live Stock Insurance Com- pany of Stephens. 0uachita county, was ordered by Bruce T. Bullion, in surance commissioner. because of it's insolvency.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Immune From Suits.

Washington A bill to postpone nearing of any civil suit against a sol dier or sailor until after his term of service was introduced by Senator Overman and referred to the Judi ciarN Committee.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The corner stone of the First In stitutional c. M E. Church at Jones' boro was laid with appropriate exer- cises in charge of pr. Stout, secretary of the Board of Extension of the de- nomination. A large crowd witnessed the ceremonies. The church, when completed will cost about $6000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Troops To Russia Next

Washington.-Pre that the next American troops to go abroad will be sent to strengthen the Rus sian lines was made in the Senate by Senator Lewis of Illinois.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Can't Pay Americans.

Berlin.-The Bundesrath or federal council has passed a measure prohib- iting Germans from making payments to citizens or residents of the United States
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Pershinn VIII Inenect.

Paris. Major General Pershing left Paris for his first inspection of the American training camp. He will be gone few days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Muskouee Mayor Freed.

Muskogee. Okla.-Mayor J. E. Wy and was acquitted by a District Court jury of charges of wilfully neglecting to enforce the liquor and gambling laws of the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24
Efetchef' To Mexico.

Mexico City-Henry P. Fletcher. the American ambassador to Mexico, returned here from visit to the United States.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Sheriff Hurst of Mountain Home is in receipt of a wire from the first lieutenant of Company A, Second Arkansas. of Springdale, requesting him to release Oscar Garten, a mem Der of his company, who is in jai; here on a charge of horse stealing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The Arkansas Ginners Association was organized at meeting at the Board of Commerce Building at Little Rock, with 50 charter members. It is expected the organization will be in- creased to more than 1000, half the gin operators in the state, before the close of the present season.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Charged with crime against IneZ CantreH, a girl said to be only IA GUS was held to the Grand Jury un- der $750 bond by Justice C.. M. Easter wood Bradley filed the bond and was released
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

In an interview with A. A. Web Der, secretary of the White River De velopment Association. he states that the gas discovery near Batesville, in Independence county, is causing great deal of excitement, and that all indications point to gas in commercial volume.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The committee appointed to solicit funds to pay Conway countys part in the preliminary survey of the Harri- son cutoff of the Jefferson highway, raised more than $500 at Morrilton in a very few minutes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The Sunday lid which was on at Morrilton was slipped in order to al- low the sale of soft drinks to soldiers last Sunday, but it has been clamped down again and will remain clamped.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The first bale of cotton of this sea- son arrived at Pine Bluff, having been shipped by Dr. M. M. Norton of Lake Village to the Hammett Grocer Com pany.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The annual reunion of the Blue and Gray will be held at Spring park, He Der Springs, August 23 and 24. A number of prominent speakers have been invited to address the old sol diers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The report of City Treasurer ]. J. Heigel to the council says the funds Of Conway are practically exhausted. Retrenchment plans were discussed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Batesville will be well represented in the second officers training camp at Leon Springs, Texas. which opens August 26 Victor Wade, Duke Ward, Graham Moore, F E. Stein and Sam Moore, all of this city, have been elected and will soon leave for that point.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Lawrence Halter of Conway has been employed by John H. Page, state commissioner of agriculture, to re- arrange the agricultural and hort1- cultural exhibits in the state capitol. He is using many of the products of his own farm in the exhibits.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The first glass ever manufactured In Arkansas was made in Fort Smith when the Radiant Glass Company's plant began operations.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Engineer McGnl of the State Hign- way Commission completed the sur- vay of the new road district running from Cotter to the Missouri line.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Dr. A. C. Haney of Atkins has been commissioned as first lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps. He is the second man from Pope county to receive a commission. Dr. Rye of London was appointed several days ago
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

At recent meeting the Stuttgart City Council a committee was ap pointed with power to purchase site for a City park.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

A 16 days meeting has just closed at Bethel church at Sharp It was conducted by Rev Eldridge. There were nine conversions.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The editor of the Wilmot Weekly has issued a call to editors in his Congressional district to meet for the purpose of organizing and stabilizine prices for advertising, job work and subscriptions.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The organization of the home guards company was completed at Jonesboro when 100 enrolled for membership.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The First Church of Christ at Poca. hontas has joined hands with the Boys Pig Club of Randolph county with view of raising porlers to as, sist in raising enough money to pay off the indebtedness of the church.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The Baptist Young Peoples Union has presented the guardsmen who are mobilized at Fordyce with pocket Testaments.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Jacob Singer, wno lives near For rest City, has 10-acre vineyard which thus far this year has produced 100 bushels of grapes which were sold at $1 per bushel, and 800 gallons of grape juice, which will be sold at $1.25 per gallon.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The Bowie County (TeXas) Com- missioner's Court at Boston made an appropriatic' of $15,O00 to be used in helping eG ,uild a highway along the state line of Texas and Arkansas, from Texarkana to Red river, a dis tance of about 10 miles.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

A revival is being conducted at the Baptist church at Plumerville by the Rev. r. P. Alldredge of Little Rock. It will continue two weeks.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

To knit sweaters and helmets for the sailors on the battleship Arkan- front, five units have been organized at McGehee. They are composed of women members of the five local churches.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

been employed by John H. Page, state commissioner of agriculture, to re- arrange the agricultural and hort1 cultural exhibits in the state capitol. He is using many of the products of his own farm in the exhibits
 The Bowie County (TeXas) Com, missioner's Court at Boston made an appropriatic' of S15,000 to be used in helping ce ,uild highway along the state line of Texas and Arkansas, from Texarkana to Red river, dis tance of about 10 miles.
 Jacob Singer, wno lives near For rest City, has a 10-acre vineyard which thus far this year has produced 100 bushels of grapes which were sold at $1 per bushel, and 300 gallons of grape juice, which will be sold at S125 per gallon.
 To knit sweaters and helmets for the sailors on the battleship Arkan- sas and for the soldiers at the front, five units have been organized at McGehee. They are composed of women members of the five local churches.
 Dr. E. R. Long, who has been for the past year or so teaching Bible m the college at Sherman, Texas, and who will be at the head of Arkansas College at Batesville next year, has arrived in Batesville with his family.
 On account of the draft law and many other difficulties, it has been necessary to change the original date of the farmers chautauqua at Bates vile from August 23 "A and 25 to August 30, 31 and September 1.
 The Sebastian bridge commission CTS of Fort Smith set August 30 as the date for opening bids for half mil lion dollar concrete bridge to be built across the Arkansas river at the foot of Garrison avenue.
 Earl Best of Dota, Independence county, has been awarded a ton of fertilizer by the Union Seed and Fer tilezer Coompany of New Orleans for having grown one of the banner acres of corn in the state.
 l.. 0. Watson, assistant pathologist in the Washington office, Bureau of Plant Diseases, arrived at Pine Bluff from Florence, s. C., and will make study of diseases of cotton in this section.
 Sam Harper of Fort Smith, sold a farm of 363 acres, located four miles east of Alma, Crawford county, to John l. Humphrey of Mulberry for S25,0G0.
 Crop prospects in Crawford county are better than in years. Recent rains have helped corn and cotton greatly.
 The first carload of watermelons ever shipped from this point was dis. patched Saturday to Coffeyville, Kan.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Plans for the organization of a Home Guard at Mountain Home are under way Robert Russell, cashier of the Peoples Bank, assisted by others, is working on the proposed organization.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The Dunlap Truck Growers Asso citation shipped about 40 cars of can taloupes this year Where is DuElap' It is the first station east of Blevins And Blevins? Blevins is in Hemp stead county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Mayor D. NJ. PiXley of Argenta ve toed the ordinance passed by the Az genta city council prohibiting Sunday picture shows and specifying eXces sive fines for violations.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The Clark County Lumber Company of Smithton has closed a deal witt J. G. Clark of Philadelphia for 2,000,, 900 feet of timber, which will be used in their mills at Smithton.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

The first carload of watermelons ever shipped from this point was dis. patched Saturday to Coffeyville, Kan.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

Crop prospects in Crawford county are better than in years. Recent rains have helped corn and cotton greatly.