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The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09
STAND BY THIS EMBLEM

racy, a liar, hypocrite ana II whit
ened sepulcher.
We heard a fomer woman senator
of Colorado make n patriotic address
the other day. Her name was Mrs.
Agnes Riddle. The lady was patri-
otic in the orthodox way. She had
fire and eloquence, and love of flag
and country. She urged young men
to enlist, housewives to ecOnomize
and everybody to be loyal. If
speeches of that sort do any good,
then certainly Mrs Riddle performed
her allotted task well. But it was
something of an anticlimax to have
her tell her audience that the only
reason which stimulated all this fine
exhibition of patriotic cfervor was that
a ajority of congress had voted for
war, and she believed in the majority
ruling, tho her private judgment was
opposed to the action of congress.
That is one difficulty which this
government faces. There are several
feeders in congress who do not be
lieve that the presidents war message
was n correct statement of the situa-
tion. Under these conditions it is no
cause for wonder that legislation goes
slow, that delays are frequent. that
needed war measures are opposed.
Two of these leaders, Mann and
Stoce, not to mention others, were
avowed partisans of Germany up to
the time that the president delivered
his message. The Democratic leader
in the lower house, Claude Kitchen,
is opposed to the war on principle
of some kind. This, to n certain de-
gree, explains the slow progress of
the legislative branch.-Herald Dem
Orrnt
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09
A Noted Kentuckian Passes Away

A late issue of the Owensboro, Ky.
Inquirer, reports:
Col. James +. Stone, for the past
several years connected with the
Limited States treasury department,
tat for many years previous to that
clerk of the Kentucky house of rep
resentatives, is dead at his home in
Brooklyn, New York, He has been
ill for the past two months and sew
eral times since his life had been de-
SPARED of.
The Inquirer further says, NO
Democrat in Kentucky was better
liked and better known than Col
Jim Stone" Deceased was an uncle
of our fellow townsman, Dr. r II.
Taylor.
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09
"H must be fresh
or it will not
work

and yet, while It is one OF the most
valuable and frequently used of medi-
cines. compound syrup of hypophos-
phites is very frequently stale and
generally inactive when sold" So says
Doctor Thomas Orde Smith.
A. Phi. Compound Syrup of the Hypo-
phosphites is better than others. be-
cause 1t Is freshly made by the drug
gists who are Chemist Members of the
Associated Pharmacists. and no others
sell 1t. A. Phi. Compound Syrup of the
Hypophosphites is a general stimulat-
ing and constructive tonic for run
down. overworked. weak, nervous. dis
couraged men and women and deli
cate children. 1t allays nervousness:
restores the appetite; brings sleep
dlrpels 1.-The blues" and commonly tones
up those who are generally "out OF
Sorts" or are suffering from change OF
life: premature old age: alcoholic, TO-
bacco or other excesses. or generally
lacking in vigor. 50 cents or $1.oo per
bottle.
Made. sold and guaranteed by
The hGeeker Pharmacy
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09

When things come to the worst
they will mend.
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09
A Mastery Job

Even the Chicago Tribune, ardent
exponent of everything Rooseveltian
in nature, commends the president
for his decided announcement con-
cerning Col. Roosevelts proposal
The Colonel will not raise an army Of
100000 unframed enthusiasts, nor
will he lead his army or any part of
it to France-and the Rocky Noun
tain News is the only paper in the
United States which is bitterly crit
ical of the president because of his
decision. Mr.. Shatfer's devotion to
the Sage of Oyster Bay is IL beautiful
thing but silly.
Few men could have refused Col.
Roosevelt's melodramatic offer with
the tranquility which marked the
presidents public announcement. He
must have restrained himself by
sheer force to keep from poking fun
at the doughty one who wanted to
have the credit of winning the war
as another trophy for his hunting
room.
Let it be said that the Colonel ac-
cepted disappointment with fairly
good grace. but he proved that his
offer was based more on self-esteem
than on any sincere desire to serve
when he refused Gov. Whitman
offer of n commission in the New
York state troops, which unquestIon-
ably will see active service. The
command of state troops doesn't ap-
peal to one who had hoped to lead
the worlds most dramatic war
movement.
Anyhow be that as it may, the
Coloners great army of fighters has
sbanded-that-is to say, the Colonel
has canned his press agent and has
betaken himself back to Oyster Bay
to brood in silent but bitter disap-
proval of the whole darned war
Greeley, Colorado, News.
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09
Stomach Troubles and COnstipa-
ton

II will cheerfully say that Cham
berlain's Tablets are the most salts
factory remedy for stomach troubles
and constipation that ] have sold In
thirty-four years drug store service" !"
writes S. H. Murphy, druggist, Wells
burg, N. Y. Obtainable everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09

Send The Herald to your friends
In the East.
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09

The man who will not admit the
word failure in his thoughts is
sprinkling salt on the tail of achieve
ment.-Backbone
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09
How's This1

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
y. J. CHENEY Z CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known F. J.
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his Grm.
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
sent free. Price Is cents per bottle. Sold
By an DfuSIfsts.
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09

LOST = DECORATION DAY,
mans long overcoat; small gray and
black check; cut up the back for
horse back riding. Finder please re-
turn to this oifice.-Arthur kincher
je2
The Meeker herald., 1917-06-09

Hope, child, tomorrow hope, and
then again tomorrow, and tomor-
row still! Trust in future day
Shakespeare
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
SECRET AGENTS
 TRAIL MASTER SPY
IT IS SAID THEY HAVE CHEW THAT WILL LEAD TO ARREST
 OF AN ORGANIZATION

Washington.-The secret agents ot the government are on the trail of the master spy"
 Convinced that spy organization of high efficiency, under the control of a master executive, is responsible e" 'ho oontinued munitions expIo- sions and fires which reached their y4-......, -44= IAe:- -44uuySCone disaster, Un- cle Sams army of spy catchers were seeking the center of the network of plots. Evidence discovered in con- nection with the Eddystone explO- sion, while closely guarded, is known to have shown that the disaster was engineered from distance by well organized conspiracy. Department of Justice agents refuse to discuss their discoveries, but it was stated that they have found the trail that they hope will lead to the arrest of the head of the spy organization.
 In this connection it was stated that the continued bomb plots and ln- cendiary fires, with their consequent losses of life, will probably lead to the fixing of a death penalty for such crimes Under the presidents war time authority he would be able to impose the death penalty on enemy aliens plotting or consummating such crimes. A simple proclamation would inaugurate capital punishment.
 The decision of the spy catchers that the spy activities are centralized and under efficient control, led to the revival of reports that German gov ernment official or army officer was in the United States in disguise, direct, ing the plotters. Capt. Hans von Pa, pen, the German military attache who was withdrawn from this country tt | the request of the government for plotting activities, was mentioned in this connection. Won Papen was re. ported to be in the United States se- cretly a short time before war was declared, but the secret agents were unable to locate him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Form Marketing Association.

The first application for authority to establish local warehouse and mar keting association was received at the Bureau of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture from Magnolia, Columbia county, the home of Representative Bonnie Davis, author of the warehouse and marketing bill. The proposed warehouse will be located at Magno- lia, and the association will be capi- talized at $5,000 It will operate un- der the name of "Columbia Ware house and Marketing Corporation. .' The application was signed by James c. Brown, John T. Suter, w. D. Coch- ran, Fouche Jack and R. M. Formby.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Revenue From Hotels.

E. R. Wiles, state hotel inspector, said that practically one-fourth of the revenue due the state from hotels, restaurants and rooming houses under the inspection act, between S2,500 and $3,000, has been paid. The number of establishments within the jurisdlc- tion of the hotel inspector is estimated at 2,500, and MT. Wiles said that the act should produce annually between $10,000 and s12,000. He will leave next week to make a preliminary in- spection of all hotels, restaurants and rooming houses, and expects to be gone until the latter part of August.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
U. s. MERCHANT SHIPS
 TO DOMINATE OCEAN
SHIPPING BOARD PLANS 1000 VESSELS OF 5000 TO $500
 TONS EACH.

Washington.-The shipping boards program of building a fleet of 1000 wooden ships of 5000 to $500 tons each to meet the loss of tonnage by submarine warfare and thus help to defeat the German undersea cam paign has been formally approved by President Wilson. The first ship will be ready within five months and the board will call upon the treasury for from $10,000,000 to S15,000,000 within the next few days.
 Fifty million dollars already has been authorized by Congress for the work of the board.
 Chairman Denman announced that the boards plans had been virtually completed and that the preliminaries to the construction of the big fleet were in full swing.
 Contracts have been let with the builders, arrangements have been completed for the supply of standard ized lumber parts, the labor problem has been settled at least partially, and unless there is an unforeseen hitch by October the shipyards on the Atlantic and Pacific will be turning out the new vessels at the rate of two or three a day to be leased to private shipping concerns.
 The great fleet will fly the Amerf- can flag and each vessel sailing to the war zone will be armed. The pro- gramme calls for the building of 2O0,- 900 tons of shipping monthly. The builders will be encouraged to complete
 the vessels speedily and plans have
 been made to make partial payments of vessels where necessary from
 month to month.
 Revival of the coast-to-coast trade through the Panama Canal is one of the objects toward which the board is
 working. Several old army trans
 ports are to be put in this service
 shortly, and other vessels will be add
 ed when they can be spared from
 overseas traffic. Chairman Denman said there was no foundation for pub
 lished reports that the board might
 abandon this plan.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Want Site Donated

Unless some town, commercial or ganization, county or public spirited citizen in the state will donate site for the proposed boys industrial school, plans for both the boys school and the girls industrial school will fail, members of the board of the two schools said. The recent act of the Legislature authorizing the establish ment of the school appropriated only s40,200 for the maintenance of both, and the construction of the boys school The items are for mainte- nance of the girls school for two years, 5000; maintenance of the boys school for two years, s26,200; and for the purchase of site and the construction of buildings for the pro- posed boys school, s5,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
SEVEN BILLION WAR
 MEASURE IS PASSED
OWING TO GENERAL PAIRS AND ABSENTEES ONLY 389 VOTES
 ARE CAST FOR BILL.
FIVE AMENDMENTS ADDED
Authorize Five Billion in Bonds, of Which Three Billion Will Be Loan ed To Entente Countries, and Two
 Billion Treasury Certificates.

hington.-Without a dissenting voice the House, amid plaudits of members and the galleries, passed the seven billion dollar war revenue au- thoriZation measure. One member, Representative London of New York, the only Socialist in Congress, voted present"
 Owing to general pairs and absen- tees only 3S9 votes were recorded for the bill, but both Democratic Leader Kitchin and Republican Leader Mann announced that all of their members would have voted affirmatively if they .. had been present. The formality of a roll call would have been dispensed
 with if several members who voted | against the war resolution had not in sisted upon having the opportunity ot recording themselves in favor of pro viding money to carry on hostilities
 now that the nation is at war.
 The bill authorizes $5,000,000,000 in
 bonds, of which 5000, 0,000,000 will be loaned to entente countries, and the issuance of treasury certificates for
 $2,000,000,0 900 ultimately to be met by increased taxation. Passage of the
 measure never was in doubt during the two days it was under considera
 tion in the House and favorable ac tion by an overwhelming vote is as sured in the Senate.
 Discussion in the House was con | fined chiefly to proposed amendments
 Five of these were added, four oi
 which were agreed to by the ways
 and means committee, and none ot
 which materially changed the intent of the bills framers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
ASSESSMENT BASIS
 OF FIFTY PER GENT
ATTORNEY GENERAL ARBUCkLE HANDS DOWN DECISION FIX
 PLANNING NEW LAW.
COUNTY JUDGES EMPOWERED
1t Is Also Held That No Assessor Can Change His Assessment After They Have Been Turned In, Even If An
 Error Is Discovered.
Little Rock

Little Rock
 By the act of the recent Legislature abolishing Equalization Boards the power of passing on appeals of prop erty holders from the action of tax as sessors is in the hands of county judges, according to an opinion of At torney General John D. Arbuckle, re- ouested by County Judge Lee Miles and received by him.
 Mir. Arbuckle holds that any error or injustice may be corrected by the county judge, provided the aggrieveG person shall file his petition with the court during the term next succeeding the assessment. No appeal filed after the adjournment of the term of court may be allowed, and no petition for adjustment may be entertained after the fourth Wednesday in October of any year.
 Another question passed upon by the attorney relates to the payment of tax upon property destroyed by fire immediately and before the time when payment of taxes should be made The attorney general holds that the tax must be paid, as the assessment is made upon the state of the property at the time of assessment and not for future periods.
 The attorney general also holds that no assessor has the power to change his assessments after they have been turned in, even though error is dis covered. In such case the tax must be paid, but the property holder may go before the County Court and sub init proof, which, if satisfactory, the court may issue an order for the re- funding of the tax found to be Tn error.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
BOYS AND GIRLS 0F
 ARKANSAS WILL AID
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND WO- MEN, GIRLS AND BOYS IN
 CAMPAIGN.
10000 MEMBERS IN CLUBS
Agricultural Preparedness Clubs" To Have Emblem as Mark of Distinc- tion-Divisions of Ten Suggested
 For Efficient Work.

Little Rock
 One hundred thousand women, girls and boys of Arkansas will be mobiliz- ed as quickly as possible for food pro- duction, according to w. J. Jernigan, state leader of the boys and girls az ricultural clubs, and Miss Emma Archer, state agent for the home dem onstration forces, who have been ap- pointed by federal authorities to su- pervise the work which will be con- ducted in the state. In speaking of the plan for mobilization, MT. Jerni- gan says:
 "This idea is not altogether peculiar at a recent meeting in St. Louis urg- ed wide extension of agricultural clubs. It is true the clubs in Arkan sas are already doing a great deal of work, but we will follow the Eecom- mendation of Secretary Houston and an effort will be made immediately to double the membership of the Arkan- sas clubs, which number 10000 al ready. Letters have been sent to bankers and merchants throughout the state to urge them to finance new members by furnishing money for the purchase of pigs, poultry, seed and implements. Already great numbers have responded to this call.''
 The women and girls in country and town will take part in the growing of rdn r., been made to teach them methods of canning and marketing products. In many instances small towns will be asked to make arrangements to dry surplus products which the producers do not care to put up in tins or glass. Miss Archer urges all the house wives of Arkansas to collect and con- serve all glass containers, regardless of size or shape, and hold them until they may be disposed of for the use of those who will put up food prod ucts. All jugs and other vessels of like nature, as well as tins, should al. so be kept.
 Plans have been made to give the boys and girls who engage in the gar den work official recognition MT. Jer- nigan has adopted a button which will be used for official recognition This button will have on it the American flag in the center and on the border the words Agricultural Preparedness Club" Every boy and girl now belong ing to the agricultural clubs in the state will be entitled to one of these buttons and every city or town boy and girl who enlists in the army of food preparedness will be granted the permission to wear this button On condition that the work undertaken is completed. Gov. Brough has prom ised to officially recognize the buttons.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
NUMBER z
issues e52 Licenses,

Since January 1, 1917, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has is. sued artificial bait licenses to 575 resi-. dents of the state and 4 nonresidents, and 360 resident hunters licenses, and three to nonresidents, receiving total of S1,O135O in fees. Resident licenses, both for fishing with arti- icial bait and hunting are $110, and nonresident hunting and fishing li- censes are $5. No license is required for live bait fishing by residents Of Arkansas. The number of licenses will increase greatly later, officials of the commission say, because the fish ing season will not open until later iE the spring, and there is very little hunting until fall. Last year 3,90S li- censes were issued for artificial bait fishing alone
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Substitute For Flour.

A cheap substitute for wheat flour has been discovered by F. M. Spence of Cherry Valley. Cross county, in the form of four made from sorghum seed at about half the cost of wheat flour. MT. Spence sent samples to John H. Page, commissioner of mines, manu- factures and agriculture, and after testing it in batter cakes, biscuit and cake, MT Page has pronounced it a perfect substitute. Sorghum seed is usually sold at S1 or s1.50 @ bushel, and wheat is now bringing more than $2 a bushel Usually surplus sor- ghum seed has been used for stock feed, but with the demonstration that it is a fine product for human con- sumption, MT. Page is advising farm CTS to hold their surplus.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
U. S. Is In No Danger.

Washington.-The War Depart ment's comprehensive border reports show no indication of a general north ward movement of Mexican troops and officials have no fear of an at tempt at invasion. Recent investiga tions have shown, army officers say that the Mexicans in that section are too poorly organized and equipped tc do serious damage.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Celebration Planned.

Paris.-A great national demonstra- tion to mark the entry of the United States into the European war was pro posed to the French government. It was suggested that the demonstration should be of popular character, in order to enable all the French people to participate.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
PoStpone Bridde Paoeant.

Memphis, Tenn.-The pageant planned to be held next month in cele- bration of the completion of the Hara- han railroad and wagon bridge across the Mississippi river here, has been postponed until after the termination of the war. The bridge was construct ed at cost of approximately $4,00o,- GOO.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Predicts Increase in Fertilizer.

John H. Page, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, is advising Arkansas farmers to take immediate steps to secure without de- lay all commercial fertilizer they will require during the summer and fall. MT. Page predicts a heavy increase in the price of fertilizer, if not an actual shortage, because war conditions will cause an increased demand for ni- trates and sulphuric acid in the man. ufacture of munitions of war. To pro- vide against a shortage MT. Page is advising farmers to conserve carefully all barnyard manure.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Mexicans Insult FIaq.

Fl Pasa.-Two Mexicans caused 3 small riot when they insulted the American flag by throwing it on the pavement in the Mexican quarter and stamping on it. Francisco Aguilar said to be captain in the Carranza army, was fined $200, and his com, panion, a resident of Fl Paso, wha was less active, was fined $100.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
First Reqiment Mobilized.

Mobilization of the First Arkansas Infantry at Fort Roots has been com pleted with the arrival of the First Regiment Band of Hope and Com pany l of Warren. The regiment has approximately HOO men and 55 off, cers
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Incorporation Matters.

Articles of incorporation were filed by the George E. Shelton Produce Company of APP East Markham street authorizing capitalization of $50,O ,OO0, of which s20,000 is paid in The com. pany will engage in wholesale and retail produce business, and is au, thorized to handle groceries, dry goods and other merchandise.
 The Boyee-Kausler Company of Tongin Spur, Lee county. capitalized at s25,000, will engage in the real es- tate business.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
New Rookkeepina System.

Form record books and voucher books are now being prepared by the Auditorial Department for use in the state departments and institutions and are expected to be ready at an early date. The record books will be used for disbursement reports of ap- propriations made bg the 1917 Legls- lature, and will include all expendi- lures of the present biennial period.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Put Pen On Cash Basis.

Plans were begun at a conference between Governor Brough and George W. Rogers, c. P. Perrie and Charles s. Mccain, local bankers, representing the Little Rock Clearing House, by which the penitentiary will be put on cash basis. It is estimated that this would reduce penitentiary expendi- lures by $36,00O during the biennial period that will end with the coven- ing of the 1919 Legislature.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
School Elections Same.

In response to many letters from school districts relative to the laws governing elections in such districts, John D. Arbuckle, attorney general, sent out several letters briefng the laws. Mir Arbcukle said that the last Legislature made no change in the manner of holding school elections.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-04-20
Admits Damaging Ships,

Norfolk, Va-Captain Kehrer of the Austrian steamer Budapest, seized by the United States authorities at New port News, admitted he wrecked the engines and machinery of the steam CT. He is detained at the local Imni grafton Bureau.