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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
MARIANA WATER
 PLANT INVOLVED
CITIZENS SEEM LCATH TO GIVE UP TO ARKANSAS LIGHT AND
 POWER COMPANY.
SOL0NS AUTHORIZE SALE
1t Is Probable a Tentative Arranqe. nent Will Be Made To Operate the Plant Until Conditions Become
 More Settled.
Marianna.

MdIldnnd.-
 At an adjourned meeting of the Marianne city council the question of disposing of the municipal water works system to the Arkansas Light and Power Company was given consid- eration. More than two years ago the council and water commissioners turned the water system over to the light and power company under contract to later sell the plant to the company for $20.000, contingent upon the passage of a special legislative enactment authorizing the city author ities to sell the plant The Legisla- ture passed bill providing that a pc tition signed by a majority of the property owners in point of valuation must first be presented to the council before it could dispose of the plant. In the meantime the light and power company has been operating the water plant, collecting all the revenues and paying all expenses. The matter has now reached point where the com pany wants to know whether it is go- ing to become the owner of the plant or if the commissioners of the water district intend to take the plant back. In OTs1er that the matter may be brought to a conclusion the council requested the mayor to appoint com mittee to prepare for publication an article giving history of the con- tempfGted deal to sell the plant, and r3. f1I1 of this article to cause petitions to be circulated among the property own- CTS giving them an opportunity to ex- press their sentiments on the proposi- ton to sell. It is practically certain the property owners will not agree to the sale of the plant At recent mass meeting it developed that nearly every man in attendance opposed parting with the municipal water sys-. tenn. It is proposed to reorganize the district, refund the outstanding in- debtedness, take in new territory, make extensive improvements on the plant and supply an abundance of good water to all the people in the city. However, it is probable a tentative arrangement will be made with the light and power company to operate the plant for the city until conditions become more settled before launching the reorganization plans.
 Mayor Dupuy appointed Aldermen R. T. Nixon and Max D. Miller, and J. E. Stevenson, one of the water com miScionerc on inc committee tO Dre- pare the article for publication. They will be assisted by o. G. Norment, city clerk.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
b|G INCREASE IN
 ASSESSED VALUES
SIX REPORTS OF COUNTY AssEs SORS INCOMPLETE AND RE
 TURNED FOR CORRECTION.
AVERAGE GAIN IS s895,634
Total Assessed Valuation of Property in 1916 Was $45o,o91, ,234 and With Estimated Increase This Years
 Total Would Be $51o,o91,234.
Little Rock

IlIUlt IIOCh.- Of the 75 counties in Arkansas whose assessors were asked by the Arkansas Tax Commission on Sep tember l to forward to the commits sion at their earliest convenience ab- stracts of the assessments of their from 12. Six of these were incom- plete and had to be returned for com pletion.
 In the six counties whose returns were complete the assessed valuation of property in each for 1917 and for 1916, showing the increase in the to- tai assessment in each, follow:
 Ashley County-Total assessed val uaton of property for 1917. $6,913,- 197; for 1916, S6,265,S3S increase, S647,359
 Drew County-Total for 1917 s5,- 795,949; for 1916, S4,537, $50; increase, s1,25S,299
 Grant County-Total for 1917. S2,- 660,503; for 1916, $2,377943; increase, $2S2,5OO
 Perry County-Total for 1917, s.. 257,13S; for $191G $2.S41, APO; increase. $415.718.
 Phillips County - Total for 1917, $13,576652: for 1916, $10,975,925; in crease, $2,600,727.
 Stone County-Total for 1917, S1,- 42S,7CO; for 1916, $1,259,549; increase, s169,151
 The average increase in the aggre- gate assessment in these six counties is $S95,634, and if the same ratio is shown in the reports of other coun- ties increased assessment this year over that of 1916 will be about s60- 100000. The total assessed valuation of property in Arkansas in 1916 was s450,091 ,234, and with the estimated increase tI~is year the total for 1917 would be S510,091 ,234.
 The totals in each county should include the assessments certified to the various counties by the Tax Com mission, which in the aggregate for this year is s117,367.3 .399. being an increase over the assessment by the commission in 1916 of $16, ,047.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Ask Writ of Mandamus.

Mrs. Mary M. Bullbeau filed a pe- Bond and others, as members of the State Normal School Board, asking that writ of mandamus be issued directing the boarl to issue to the plaintiff a voucher upon the state au- ditor for S200, the amount alleged to be due her as a teacher at the State Normal School at Conway.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
To Name More Delegates.

Governor Brough announced that the complete list of delegates from eastern Arkansas to the Bankhead highway convention, which will meet in Little Rock September 1920 has not been appointed, and that he is now preparing the list. He also said that it is earnestly desired that the 137 delegates from eastern Arkansas who attended the Bankhead highway meeting held recently at Birmingham, Ala. should attend the Little Rock meeting.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Attorney Is Accused.

Chicago.-Joseph Rosenburg, said to be an attorney in New Orleans, was arrested here by federal agents. charged with attempting to induce members of the Exemption Board in New Orleans to relieve one of his clients from military duties. He has waived eXtradition and will be return ed to New Orleans for trial He de- nied all charges and asked for a speedy trial.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Hearinq On Monday.

The Arkansas Tax Commission an nounced that, beginning Monday and on every Monday thereafter for the next eight weeks, the three commits sioners will give a hearing to all per sons interested in matters pending be- fore the commission. The object is to give a hearing to those having pe- titons or protests to present regard ing their assessments. After Monday, November 1, there will be no sessions of the commission, as the members will be out of the city, engaged in field work.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Pension Warrants Mailed.

Hogan Oliver, state auditor, mailed to the county clerks the state war rants for tho payment of Confederate pensions. There are 11,O21 Confede- rate pensioners in the state, who will each receive $7925, the pro rata of the pension of $100 The a~gregate amount of the pension warrants is SS73,41425.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Guantanamo At Cost.

Washington.-Cha and ly- ceum entertainments will be provided at cost for every army camp and can tonment within 10 days under tho newly organized Redpath Activities Commission. headed by Harry P. Harrison of Chicago, it was announc- ed, by the Commission on Training Camp Activities.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Incarceration Matters.

Busey Warehouse Company, of Bu- sey, Columbia, county, capital $1,000
 Kilgore Mining Company, of Ponca, capital s20,000, of which $8,000 is sub scribed; Isaac Kilgore, president; E A. Minicus, vice president; H. R Southland, secretary; Thomas Baker treasurer.
 G. G. Colquitt & Co.,, Magnolia dealers in produce, s5,000; G. G. Col quit, president; Henry Leigh, vice president; G. B. Cunningham, secre tary treasurer
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
County School Fairs.

J. L. Bond, superintendent of pub lie instruction, has just received an nouncement and programs for county school fairs to be held in Baxter and Yell counties. The last day of the county fair in Yell county is school day and large numbers of county schools will be represented on that occasion. The Baxter county school fair will continue for two days and it IS expected that all rural schools in the county will be represented.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Fort Smith Strike Ends.

Ben D. Brickhouse. state labor com, missioner, returned from Fort Smith where he went to adjust the differ. ences between the Holland-American Canning Company and their 60 wom- en employees Mir Brfckhouse said the trouble had been adjusted to the satisfaction of both the canning com pany and the employees. An increase in wages was agreed to and no ob- jection was interposed to the women becoming members of the union.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
ALL OVER ARKANSAS.

Several Benton county fruit men are selling their apples direct to the consumer Some are only offering especially choice boxed fruit, sent to the consumer by express. while others are accompanying cars of fruit to the market and selling the apples ill any amount desired.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Should Receive Books.

Governor Broueh and Superintendent Bond on behalf of the State Text Book Commission, request that the central state depository and all coun- tv Repositories should receive all us able books presented by students or by their parents, and should give them the benefit of the 30 per cent ex- change provided by law.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
ARKANSAS IN PRIEF

The Bald Knob Fruit GroWers' As sociation met at Bald Knob and held a very enthusiastic meeting. Raising of wheat was the main theme of dis cussion. A lPrge number of the far mers said they would raise wheat the coming year. Arrangements were mac to get prices or seed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Applicants for registration in Cres- cent College and Conservatory for Girls at Eureka Springs for the ses- sion of 1917-18 are now being given positions on the waiting list as the limit of enrolment of 80 girls has been exceeded.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
CIehurne County Judge.

Governor Brough. appointed J. R. Baker of Heber Springs county judge of Cleburne county to succeed J. L. Riddle, who resigned to engage in the banking business. MT. Baker was born in Cleburne county and served two terms as clerk of the county and several terms as justice of the peace at Heber Springs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Student Airmen Killed.

San Diego.-Edward T. Walsh Jr., and Theodore B. Lyman! student avia- tors at the North Islandf Military Avla- tion School, were killed when their plans collided about 1,5O0 feet above ground Both men we're Californians.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Postnones Combinations.

hington.-Because it has de- terred mobilization of negroes in the National Army, the War Department postponed the graduations at the ne- gro officers training camp at Fort Des Moines. Iowa. until October 15.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Ground Glass in Eond

St. Louis.-Federal agents are seek. ing the persons responsible for ground glass which has been found in cer- tain brand of breakfast foods Inves- tigation WAS begun after Alfred Mey- CT, IA years old, had been made i'll by the food.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
w. W. Spend Freely.

Chicago of the records of the l. w. w, seized here in the fed eral raids. has revealed that the Chi cago office of the organization dis persed, between January l and August l. of this year, $100,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Reassures Osficials.

Governor Brough announced that it will be his policy to allow any state official, who has been elected from his county or congressional district to the constitutional convention to serve without danger of forfeiting any off. cial position he may hold.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Navy About Filled In

Washington.-Exce for skilled mechanics, no more will be accepted by the navy for probably three months. Secretary Daniels said the number of men now is above 100000, including reserves.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Socialist Sees Peace.

Washington,- n,-Representative Lon don of New York. Socialist, spoke on peace in the House. He said hope for the end of the war is becoming brighter.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The Perry County Council of Agri- culture will hold a countrywide meet ing at Perryville to discuss the pro- position of increasing the acreage of wheat in this county. J. B. Dunn is chairman and J. T. Chain secretary of the council.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The contract for the S7000 federal postcffice building in Rogers has been awarded to Charles Weitz Sons of Des MoineS. Iowa. IL is to be con- pleted by Stepmebr S. 1918.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Certificates All Taken.

Washington.-Th offering of $30O O0O. 900 of short-term treasury certificates, which has closed has been oversubscribed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
His Twelfth AirnIane

Grand Headquarters of the French Army in France.-Sub Lieut.. Raoul Lufbery, the American aviator, flying with the Lafayette escadrille, brought down his twelfth German airplane.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
MeninnitiS In Camn-

Nevada, Mo.-A case of spinal men, ingitis has appeared in the camp of 10000 Missouri National Guardsmen here, it was said at brigade headquar- terS.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Both Gentry and Decatur will have fairs this fall. Decatur will also have a poultry show and large number of entries are for the cash prizes are eyDected
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Under direction of Harry F. Kapp Of Little Rock. district agent of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, and County Agent J. H. McCully, campaign is being waged through out Pike county in an effort to get the farmers to increase the wheat acre age.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

A dog belonging to Whitney Curl of Hot Springs, deputy sheriff, found the palm of a hand believed to be- long to a large man. The find" was brought to the officials in the court house for investigation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Dr. J. c. Foreman has been appoint. cd instructor in economics and socio- logy in the University of Arkansas for the year 1917-17, vice Prof J. s. Waterman. who has gone into the United States army.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
Neoro Is Given Pardon.

Governor Brough issued a pardon to Jim Johnson, negro, convicted in the spring term, 1917, of Union Circuit Court, of grand larceny and sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Fred Seaborn, driller from Qua paw. Okla, began active work drilling in the Kruse gold mine near Rogers. which was already down to a depth of 242 feet.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

At meeting of the Northwest Ark ansas Home Products Fair Associa- tion directors at Rogers the dates for the annual fair was set for Octo- Der IT, IS and 19, at which time $500 VII be paid in cash premiums.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

c. w. Butts and T. L. Brummett of Pine Bluff have purchased from A. l.. Bartmess of Dermott 1000 acres of good bottom land near Dermett, pay ing $20,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The quartermaster corps inspectors acceDted 35O horses and mules secur- cd for the government by Knott &: Galloway of Fayetteville
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Thomas B. King. for some time field agent of Galloway College, has ten dered his resignation, and on October l will become general field agent of the Tri-State Hospital at Memphis.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
SWEDEN WILLING
 TO MAKE AMENDS
FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS NO MORE GERMAN MESSAGES
 WILL BE TRANSMITTED.
ASKS GERMANY TO EXPLAIN
Departure of Count Wraneei At Mo- ment When His Government Was Embarrassed By Washington Dis
 closures Caused Sensation.

| Stockholm. Sweden realizes the Se- riousness of the situation created by the recent disclosures at Washington regarding the transmission of Ger man dispatches and expects to take all steps possible to put matters right, Foreign Minister Lindman told the Associated Press during an informal patches had been stopped, he said, and Germany had been asked for an 1 explanation of the abuse of the privi- | leg formerly extended
 | In the course of his discussion of the affair with the correspondent Ad- miral Lindman brought out the fol | lowing points:
 First-That the Swedish govern ment was not, as alleged in certain quarters, taking the affair lightly, but on the contrary realizes fully the se- riouS aspect of the situation and in tended to do everything possible to settle the problem.
 Second-That transmission of dis patches on behalf of Germany had been stopped absolutely from the mo- ment when the disclosures were brought to the foreign minister's at tention and would under no circum- stances be resumed.
 Third-That had the Swedish gov ernment had the slightest idea of the nature of the dispatches which the German government was transmitting the messages would never have been transmitted
 Fourth-That strong representa- tions had been addressed to the Ger man government on the abuse made of this practice, accompanied by re- quest for explanation to which, how ever, no reply had yet been received,
 London.-Count A. Wrangel the Swedish minister to Great Britain, and the Countess Wrangel left Lon- don for the continent on q few weeks leave of absence. Count Wrangel had long conference with Lord Robert Cevil, the British under secretary for foreign affairs. presumably on the sub feet of the Swedish-Argentinian dis closures. w. F. Bostroem, counsellor of the Swedish legation here, will take charge during Count WrangePs ab- sence.
 The departure from London Of Count Wrangel lon holiday" at a moment when his government was embarrassed by the Washington dis closures caused considerable sensa- tion in tho capital. Some of the even- ing newspapers made the news of the Swedish minister's departure the feat ure of the day.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The Marion County Fair Associa tion has decided to hold a two days exposition at Melville. October 12 and 13. The last day will be in conjunc tion with the Marion county school fair
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

J. NJ. Putnam Todd Webb and Frank Patterson of Pea Ridge have purchased and placed on their farms a carload Of registered Shorthorn breeding cattle. They will soon buy another carload.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The eighth annual session of the State Horticultural School at Jones' boro opened with a large number of boarding students also many from the city and county and other states.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Work on the Earle sewer system has begun in earnest. J. w. Wells and w. A. Caradine of Memphis are in charge. Already the septic tank, 1OOx20x7 40 feet is being completed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
NUMBER 29

Saturday is not usually regarded in Hot Springs as a day favorable ia meetings of commercial organizations, but last Saturday proved the excep- ton, for the Business Mems League was crowded with representative citi- Zens who tendered President Cyrus Avery and Secretary F. Bee Guthrey of the Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa, Okla, most cordial welcome to Hot Springs and listened most attentively to the report they made on the prog ress of the Hot Springs-Pike's Peak Highway. which is being built under the direction of the Albert Pike High way Association, an organization formed at Tulsa several months ago by good roads advocates of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and oth- CT states.
 This was the initial official visit of | Messrs. Avery and Guthrey to the Arkansas spa. The former, having | business in Little Rock, reached Hot Springs Saturday morning, while Mir, | Guthrey and party. who had made the trip from Waldron, Ark, through Montgomery county, coming by the way of the county seat, Mount Ida arrived the night before. The meeting was for the purpose of hearing re- port from Messrs. Avery and Guthrey as to the progress the promoters of the Hot Springs-Pike's Peak Highway had made from Tulsa towards the | Colorado resort.
 That Oklahoma and other states through which the proposed highway will run are keenly alive to the import ance of this big improvement in the road building line was indicated by the officials of the Tulsa Chamber of | Commerce. The route from Tulsa, it was stated. had been decided upon through Oklahoma, leading towards 1 the Colorado terminus. and much of the road was now being constructed. Coming south from Tulsa to Fort 1 Smith. the route was also mapped out, but from Fort Smith to Hot Springs nothing definite has been decided upon. It has been the custom of those who have charge of this project to base routes on the amount Of good road work that respective communi- ties anxious for the attention of the Albert Pike Highway Association show. and in this respect the vicinity of WalGron, judging by what was 1 heard, are Ion fire" for the highway.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The catalog announcing the fourth annual fair of Jackson county, has been issued. The date for the fair is October 16 to 19, inclusive.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Federal and state aid to the extent of about $t0,000 for the reconstruc- tion of 59 miles of dirt roads in Faulk- ner county is being sought by County Judge E. L. Smith Of Conway.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The Elberta Fruit Company of Les. lie. shipped ear of apples from it's orchards near there last week to San
  Antonio, Texas.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

G. S. Stewart with the Missouri and North Arkansas as industrial agent, organized the Higdon Agricultural Improvement Association at Higden with 43 members.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

l.. B. Jones & Son of Madison sold what is known as the Young farm of 764 acres, on Linden island, for S90 an acre. a total of $6S,7S0.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

]. c. Eberly of Sulphur Spri1Nys has been shipping from s75 to s1OO worth of cantaloupes per day for the past two weeks. He reports that Ozark cantaloupes bring more on the Kan sas City market than the Rocky Ford melons.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Edwin Wells of near Branch ex- hibited an ear of corn at Ozark that had 2S rows of grain and 260 grains.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The parochial school for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Morrilton has opened with an increased attend ance,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Farmers in the vicinity of McRae have organized the McRae Hay and Grain Growers Association. The acre. age pledged is 10 times the acreage planted in any previous year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21
On Library Council.

Governor Bfeugh appointed Mrs. J F. Andrews of Harrison a member of the State Library War Council for Arkansas.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Mrs. Nancy Blanton, aged 99, the oldest person in Miller county, and perhaps the oldest in southwest Ark ansas. called at the courthouse at Texarkana, in person, as is her GUS tom, to get her pension warrant.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

Willie Law, 11-year-old son of Dave Law of Warren, lost three fingers and one of his thumbs when dynamite cap exploded in his hands. He touch ed match to the explosive. which he found while playing in the street. The boy was rushed to a physicians office, where an operation was performed. His condition is not regarded seriius.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

A large number of farmers and strawberry growers mct at Bald Knob and organized the Bald Knob Fruit Exchange.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

T. A. Binford of Brownsville, Tenn. has been employed as superintendent of the Earle school in place of Prof. Ellis, who resigned to go to the train- ing camps at Little Rock.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The canning factory at Leslie shipped a car Of tomatoes to Oklaho- ma last week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-21

The funds of St. Francis County Road Improvement District No. 3, amounting to s200,O00 from the first bond issue, has been deposited in the Planters Bank and the Bank of East ern Arkansas at Forrest City desig- mated as Repositories by the commis- sioners of the district.