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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
FOOD SURVEY PLANS
 ARE MADE PUBLIC
ALL SUPPLIES IN NATION IN GUIDED IN CENSUS-TO BE-
 GIN WORK AT ONCE.

Washington.-A nationwide food survey, authorized under the first of the food laws recently enacted by Congress, will be started immediate ly by the Department of Agriculture.
 Plans for the census, announced, show that it will cover nearly 100 items of food and will include sup plies on the farms, in warehouses and stores and even the stock in the fam fly pantry. A quick survey will be taken first of the supplies of IS of the principal articles of diet and pro6- ably can be completed in three or four weeks, to be followed by cohn- plete census after the crops are gath cred. All of the figures will be as of August 31.
 Information gathered by the depart ment will be turned over to the food administration, which will base its op- erations largely on the statistics sup piled After the survey is finished monthly reports will be prepared on the supplies of the principal foods. The work will be carried on princi- pally by the bureau of markets, the bureau of crop estimates, the bureau of chemistry and states relations ser vice of the department. Both actual inventories and estimates will be en- ployed. Estimates of the food and feed products on farms will be made for the whole country by the bureau of crop estimates through aS,G00 pick ed co-operators in the field.
 Information regarding stocks in wholesale, jobbing, storing, manufac- turing and other commercial estab- lishments, including large retail houses, will be obtained by requesting from each concern statement of the exact amount of each of the various products held by it. Comprehensive lists of such establishments compiled by the bureau of markets within the last few years will be employed in this work.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
.RUSS|A's FUTURE
 Is BEING SHAPED
CONFERENCE IS OPENED AT MOSCOW BY PREMIER
 kERENSkY.
CAUTIONS AGAINST DISORDER
Building in Which the Council Is Meeting Is Surrounded By Close Chain of Soldiers, With Officers
 Every Few Yards.

Moscow.-The State Council which promises important results in the na- tional life of Russia which opened in the Grand Opera House with that sol emnity and old Russian pomp espe- cially characteristic of Moscow The theater district was crowded with slghtseers and interspersed among the members of the council were seen the characteristic Russian types, in-. cluding Tartars in peaker caps white robed Mullahs from the Volga, Georg- lans robed in cloth of gold, cassockS and dignitaries of the Greek orthodox church, who had arrived for the ecu menical church congress, which be- gins Tuesday.
 Despite the one-day strike pro- claimed by the Bolsheviki in protest against the council as a counter-reyo- lutionary expression, the city is quiet. A few incipient attempts by the Bol- sheviki street corner orators to or ganize demonstrations were suppress ed by the crowds.
 Precautions were taken against dis
 
 orders and the council threatens to show a rigor in this respect unknown even in ante-revolutionary days. The building in which the council is meeting is surrounded by close chain of soldiers, with officers every few yards. The soldiers are picked men from regiments of the Signal Corps or cadets training for officers. The chambers under the buildings are occupied by soldiers with fixed bayo- nets. Members and invited guests before being admitted have their tickets examined by nine different military posts.
 The proceedings began with speech by Premier Kerensky, lasting an hour and half, pronounced in nervous and impressive voice, which aroused tremendous applause, mainly from that part of the theater occu- pied by the democratic organizations and members of he cabinet, but the Duma members and the Moscow in dustrial deputies also at times par ticipated M. Kerensky spoke reso- lutely emphasizing the role he had played in recent events and his de- termination to guide events in the future
 The premier was greeted with wild applause, when, early in his speech, speaking of the dangers from the ex- treme left, he declared; "All at tempts with armed force against the peoples power will be crushed with blood and iron
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Mann For Postponement.

Judge s. H. Mann of Forrest City, who will be one of the prominent members of the coming constitutional convention as delegate from St Francis county. stated that he will in troduee a resolution Immediately af- ter the organization of the convention calling for an adjournment until next May. Judge Mann says that on ac- count of the unsettled conditions caused by the war the convention should not attempt to write a new constitution at the present time and should adjourn immediately after the organization. Judge Mann is an ar dent supporter of Judge John L Moore of Helena for president of the conven- tion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
SENATE DISCUSSES
 P0PE'S PEACE PLAN
SENATOR OWENS BELIEVES TEU. TONIC AUTOCRACY ARE CON-
 ING TO ITS SENSES.

Washington.-In the first speech on the general subject of the war and prospects of peace delieyered in the Senate since the publishing of Pope Benedict's peace proposals, Senator Owen of Oklahoma declared that the fact that the pope, with the approval of Austria and apparently with the approval of Germany, proposed "simul- taneous and reciprocal diminution of armements" seemed to promise that the Teutonic autocracy was coming to it's senses.
 "We will help them reach a con- dition of sanity" he added, "by null tiplying our war efforts and by eo-ordi- hating every nation in the world in this struggle against the war domina- tion of the Teutonic powers"
 The senator spoke in support of his joint resolution proposing an interna- tional government and police to main tain peace and competitive armaments and the ambitions of military dynas- ties.
 "Seven-eights of the people of the world he said, are at heart op- posed to the ambitions of the Prus- sian military autoeracy, and the Unit ed States should strenuously take steps to induce every neutral nation to combine with the entente allies in making war on Prussianism.
 There is some reason to believe, . hn ~ ,l- are about to awake from their dreams, and that even the military group may be coerced by German opinion.'
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Calhoun Man Pardoned.

Collin Turner who shot and killed Joe Hunter at Tinsman, Calhoun coun- ty, March 1S, 1915, was granted a conditional pardon by Governor Brough. the condition being that he forfeits his pardon if he again is con. victed Of felony Turner was con victed at the January term of the Calhoun Circuit Court of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Violations Decrease.

During August, says John H. Page, commissioner of agriculture, feed in spectors visited 1S1 towns, 645 feed dealers and 56 fertilizer dealers in Arkansas. Thirty-three shipments, amounting to about 270,0O0 pounds of feed, were withheld from sale, as compared with 5OO.OOO pounds for the month previous. The reasons for withholding were improper tagging, lack of tax tags, short weight, mis- branding, and excessive rock in poul- try feed In most cases the irregular ity was remedied and the feed releas- ed for sale It was found necessary to prosecute only a few cases. Sev- eral shipments of feed were returned to the shippers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Atterd Food Conuress.

Governor Brough appointed J. W. Ieiskell of Little Rock, A. Bertig of Paragould and J. E. Rogers of Mag nolia as delegates to represent the state at the food congress to be held in Philadelphia September 14 and 15 The discussions will be on such topics as comparative food values. price control, production plans for the next year. the food problem of the neutrals and the food problems of our allies Every state in the union has been asked to participate.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
NUMBER 26
Ne cd Rice kiarvesters.

The rice growers of Arkansas coun. ty and adjoining counties are making efforts to secure about S60 men TO assist in harvesting the rice crop, tine work on which will begin about tHs middle of September. W. c. Sprague, deputy state labor commissioner. who attended the recent meeting of the Arkansas Rice Growers Association at Stuttgart says the rice growers de- sire 10 employ Arkansas farm hands and will mol go out or the state 10 secure the labor unless compelled 10 do SO Nr. Sprague said that persons desiring to secure employment in the rice fields may dc SO by communicat- ing with him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
N. A. Peyton Pardoned.

Governor Brough granted pardon 10 N. A. Peyton, convicted at the March term Of the Prairie County Cir cuit Court on a felony charge and sen teneed to one year in the penitentiary. A statement from the governors or- fee said the pardon was endorsed by the circuit judge and prosecuting at torney of the district and number of the best citizens of Eoneke and Prairie county. and that the mother of the girl wronged testified positive ly to Governor BroHgh that Peyton was not the guilty person.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Appoints DeIeoates.

Governor Brough appointed the fol. lowing delegates to represent Arkan. sas at the National Congress of the American Prison Association, at New Orleans. November 1923: W, A Co ker, Tucker; John T Burkett. Little Rock; John s1cQuistion, Cummins; Mrs. E. J. Erickson, Pulaski county; Miss Erie Chambers, Little Rock; Miss Julia Houston, Pine Bluff; Miss Eula Riddick, Pine Bluff: Grover C. Hardin, Fort Smith.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Manning Is Pardoned.

Governor Brough pardoned J. R. Manning, who was convicted last September in Union county of murder in the second degree and given a 10- year term in the penitentiary. Man ming has been confined in the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases since his conviction.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
To EnIarqe Base Hospital.

Maj. John R. Fordyee, contracting quartermaster at Camp Pike, received orders from the War Department to double the capacity for the base hos pital Instead of base hospital for 500 beds plans will be changed to l. 900 beds, each building to accommo- date about 35 beds.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

z. P. Franchiseur of Grannis has two sons of draft age. On registra- tion day he accompanied them to Grannis, saying he wanted both of them to serve the country. His son in-law, who was 31 years of age on the day before that set for registra- tion, also registered. All three will fight for Uncle Sam and in this they have the hearty support of MT. Fran chiseur.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Will Test Draft Law.

Washington-Petit for hearings in the appeals testing the constitu- tionality of the draft law were filed in the Supreme Court for four residents of St. Paul, Minn., who were found guilty of attempting to evade the law and sentenced to serve one year imprisonment.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Best Rooms For Soldiers.

The Little Rock Board of Commerce voted to raise an additional S50,06O to establish and maintain rest rooms, drinking fountains and comfort sta tions in the business section of Lit tie Rock for the use of soldiers who are on leave from Camp Pike. visitors and residents The board of com merce had already raised S250,0O0 ;c secure the cantonment for Little Rock
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Many Have Hook Worm,

hington.-Discovery of hook worm infection in 47 out of 75 militia recruits recently mobilized has caus- ed Public Health Service authorities to recommend prompt examination of all units of the National Guard and National Army, especially those from the South.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Incornoration Matters.

The Paragould Wholesale Grocery Company has increased it's capital stock from $1O0OO0 to $150.0OO.
 Hurt-Heaton Grocery Company, ParagouId, has added w R Owens and J. R. Perkins to its board of di- reetors.
 National Distributing Company, Little Rock $25,OOO capital, to esta5- fish retail book and stationery store: incorporators, like Kempner W. A Hicks, Roy L. Thompson, Horace c. Mitchell, Chas. Cover and L. Perry.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Copenhagen.-A renewal of strike agitation in war industries, evidently on the part of extreme Socialists, is reported from Berlin. A semi-ofIical notice says circulars are being dis tributed in intuition factories advo- eating a walkout.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
To Burn Grain Crops,

Boise, Idaho.-The Industrial Work CTS of the World are preparing to use phosphorous with which to burn grain fields and grain held in storage throughout Idaho, Oregon and Wash ington, according to information sent to sheriffs of Idaho by Harvey Alfred, director of the Farm Markets Bp- reau
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
More of Prussianisnn.

Geneva. Switzerland.-New re- ceived here from Munich, Bavaria says that several German-Amerieans are fighting with the Bavarians, some as volunteers and others, under com pulsion, Germany considering her na- tionals wherever they may be natur- aliZed. as Germans.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Praises ". A. Klinn-

Governor Brough Wrote letter to Wilkes Wainbolt of Washington, di- rector of the Red Cross work, compli- menting w A. kling for his excellent Red Cross campaign work in Arkan- sas. He suggested that MT. Kling be made supervisor of agents or direc- tor of campaign work in the different state He said that Dr. Frank Vinson- haler state head of the Red Cross, coHcurred in the recommendation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Wilson Loses His steno.

Trenton, N. J-Charles Lee Swem, private stenographer to President Will son, was passed by division draft board No. as physically fit for mfi- tary service in the National Army. He said he would not file a claim for ex- emption.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
New Text Books.

Changes in textbooks for the grades of the Little Rock public schools will be made in all grades ex- cept the Seventh and Eighth, which are to become a part of the Junior High School, and are exempt from the law, the same as high schools.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Mexico 70 Float Loan.

shington-Mexico is preparing to float at home the S125. .0O0,OO loan which she has been endeavoring to obtain in the United States to reha- bilitate her finances
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
"HeIp War Or Resion ,'

Chickasha. Okla.-Algar Melton, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee wired Senator T. P. Gore of Oklahoma, requesting him to help win the war or resign"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
John W. Garrett Named.

WashIngton.-John w. Garrett of Baltimore was nominated by Presi- dent Wilson as minister to The Meth erlands and LuXemberg
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
AN ARKANSAS EPITOME.

Mrs. ]. H. Gregory of Good Springs. Cleburne county. has a dinner plate which is 47 years old and which not only has withstood various travels in several states, but has gone through a tornado and is still without crack.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
SEQ .nnn 900 Mar Loan,

Washington.-A loan of $50,000, ,000 was made by the government to Great Britain. This brings the total ad- vanced to the allies up to $1,966, ,400,- 900.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Eaoles To Milwaukee.

Buffalo, N. Y.-Milwaukee was chos- en for the convention of 1918 by the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the closing business session of the nine teenth annual convention here
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Dutch Commission Next.

The Hague.-The commission from the Netherlands to the United States to discuss embargo questions, con corning this country. has left Euro pean fort for New York.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Towns Name Chanued

Richmond. Ind.-Permission to change the name of East German town, Ind, to Pershing was received by Frank Gipe, postmaster of that viii lage, from the Postoffice Department.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Social Side To Camp.

number of prominent Little Rock women organized federated commit- tee to provide recration and entertain ment for the female relatives of the 10000 soldiers who will be in train ing at Camp Pike
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Alfred l.. Eichenberger, who died recently at Ozark, was born in that town in 1850 and lived there from the day of his birth to the day of his death
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
se.426. .s72 To War Work.

New York.-The Rockefeller foun- dation has appropriated $6,426,S72 for war work, since January l, 1917, it was announced.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

The Citizens Service Company will install an 1S-ton ice plant and a 100-ton storage plant at Ozark Con struclion will begin within 50 days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

The Rison school will open it's ses- sion of 1917-1S Tuesday. September Il, with Thomas H. Berry. A. B.. as superintendent.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
S1oo.Ooo.ooO 1-o Russia.

Washington.-Another credit of $100 000, GOO to Russia was made by the American government.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Lamar shipped this season 71.442 bushels of peaches. and if loaded 400 bushels to a car there would have been 1855 cars.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Marianna is suffering because she has not better railway passenger ser. vice. Two of the passenger trains have been taken off-the Helena to knoble trains.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Marshall has two roller mills and is the only town in Arkansas that can boast of this distinction.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31
Draft Law Held Valid.

Mount Airy, Ga. -yFederal Judge Speer held the selectit te draft law con stitutional.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

The Rogers Red Cross is making 40 pillows for members of Company H, Second Infantry.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

A stave mill is being erected at Rison to cut the vast quantities of gum 10 be found in that section.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

White & Coble of Helena have just purchased plantation of 1,242 acres in Mississippi county for $120,000 The plantation was sold by Hollipe. ter, Shonyo & Co. Another import ant land deal in Mississippi county was the sale of 1,150 acres by J. C.. Sudbury to F. G. Florida of Sweet water, Tenn, for S70,000 This plan tation lies on Little river.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

NThe new city hall at GilIett is near ing completion
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

J NJ. Putnam. Todd Webb and Frank Patterson of Pea Ridge left for Holder and other north Missouri points. 10 puchase a car of thorough bred Shorthorn cattle for breeding purposes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

A second attempt, which this time mite the dipping vat at Naylor, 20 miles from Conway This is the sev- enth vat dynamited in Faulkner coun- ty. The vat was demolished. Al though no arrests have been made, officers say they have evidence that will duplicate several men.
 The vat was about 100 yards from a church in which services were being held. When the explosion was heard the congregation was kneeling in prayer, but before the preacher could pronounce the benediction the church was nearly empty. Two young men had driven car in front of the church and as soon as the people be- gan coming out they started for Con- way. About 1 o'clock in the morn ing they reached the home of Ed Moore, who has pack of blood hounds, and asked him to take his dogs out there. He asked who would pay for the trip and they said they did not know. He asked who sent them. They said that they had come of their own accord. Becoming sus- picious, MT. Moore called Dr. w. A. Mcdonald, supervisor for this county, and was informed that a car with two men had just arrived at Dr. McDon- aids house with authority from the people at Naylor to bring the dogs.
 Deputy Sheriff J. l. Summers, MT. Moore and his dogs and Dr. McDon- aid, accompanied by the two cars, started for Naylor. The officers reach ed the scene ahead of the two young men who had first called MT. Moore.
 Before leaving Conway, however, the young men, learning the other men were here, then tried to discour- age MT. Moore from taking his hounds to Naylor, saying that everybody at the church had walked around the vat by that time But fortunately the vat had been guarded and the people kept away from the scene.
 Immediately upon arriving at the vat, the dogs picked up trail and followed it to the home of one of the young men who had come after the hounds without authority. Later the dogs picked him out of the crowd, it is said ,and would have attacked him had it not been for MT. Moore.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

The Overcup correspondent of the Morrilton Headlight says news story in the Gazette telling of the coming of glass factory at Fort Smith reminds him that the first glass Morrilton in 1885. It did not last long,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

"Co-operation between farmer and business man is the salvation of the farmer" John F. Nicholson, market ing expert of the University Exten- sion Division, told the Fort Smith Noon Civics Club.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

A company made up largely of St Louis capitalists and some residents of Nashville, in Howard county. are planning to locate a large manganese and iron ore smelter in Nashville to handle the ore from the mines in north Howard county. The company will spend S5OO,OO on the plant.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

The "air-line' good roaders. re- turning to Forrest City from Mem- phis, bring back enthusiastic reports.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

A tomato weighing two pounds and three ounces was exhibited by the Rev. E. W. Williams at Searcy.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Police Judge J. R. Stewart and City Clerk w. A. Lee of Pine Bluff have been instructed by the City Council to go to Little Rock and acquaint themselves with the workings of the Municipal Court in that city as Mu- nicipal Court will be established in Pine Bluff January 1, 1918, under an act of the last legislature.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

A serious accident occurred at Camden at the Martin Free Bridge when span of mules became fright ened, backed a wagon through the iron railing, throwing three young la dies to the ground, more than 30 feet below.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

A large huckster business is being done in Earle. Apples, melons and vegetables of nearly all kinds are on the streets for sale.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Monroe J. Blocker of Fort Smith, a 1ineman, touched wire charged with 2,300 volts of electricity and is alive. He was at work on the top of a poie when he came in contact with the wire. He was rendered unconscious and fell on a transformer, which caused short circuit and saved his life.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

Crops around Harrell have been greatly benefited by the recent heavy rains. Farmers are predicting unusual ly heavy yields of all crops.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

The Mushrush Lumber Company of Weiner let the contract for their new rice warehouse at Waldenburg. Jess Brown is architect and general man. ager of the warehouse. Storage ca-
 pacity of the mill will be 100000 bushels.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

The village of Nimmons shipped g. TOO gallons of blackberries to the towns of Kennett and Piggott this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-31

o. R. Ewing of the firm of o. R. Ewing X Co.,, certified accountants of Memphis. accompanied by staff of assistants, J. A. Ross. J. R. Clinton and R. A. Tucker, have arrived at For rest City and are making an audit of the books and records of the off, cials of St. Francis county.