The Green Forest tribune., 1917-08-24

III progress.
 You do not have to go far, however, without being reminded and that forci- bly, that there is great war on hands. The thousands of military uniforms to be seen on the streets impress the thought upon you, while placards in public places admoaish you" No War Talk Here," and to "Obey the Law and Keep Your Mouth Shut. So far as observed the suggestion was faith fully observed, but the jabbers of num- berless foreign tongues were heard which may have been cursing our gov ernment black and blue so far as my understanding went. Lights are not permitted to burn in tall buildings, while all attics and observatories are closed.
 was placed in pretty close touch for a short time with the fashionable element of New York, when a friend thoroughly ''onto the ropes and entl- tied to move in that strata on account of his financial prestige took me for whirl over the city and gave me glimpse of the movements in the bus- ness center. It is great sensation that one feels for the first time as he enters car to join the immense throng of cars, coaches and busses that line Fifth Avenue every minute the day f,,l soon established feeling of security and sightseeing soon engaged my atten- ton altogether We weaved our way through the crowded streets for miles, finally to turn out of the rush for whirl around Central Park and down Riverside Drive which overlooks the picturesque Hudson for many miles.
 This was great. We passed General Grants Tomb, with its glowing letters "Let Us Have Peace," that greets every passer-by. Somehow those words of the famous general have special significance at this time. A floral wreath placed upon the tomb by the hand of General Joffre short time previous, was still in tact.
 As an appropriate finale to this light ming manner of seeing New York my host turned us in at the Waldorf -Astor ia for lunch, where in language com mon to the country press, we enjoyed "sumptuous repast, and l was giv- en splendid opportunity to observe New York people from very high perch. It was truly an event, but an experience am sure that would nev CT have taken had 1 been footing the bills.
 1 am frank to admit my inability to tell you much about New York. Space would forbid had 1 the data compiled in comprehensive way. There are thousand places of amusement about New York. Even the people who have lived there all their lives have seen a comparatively small portion of the great city. A glance at New York is about all that any person residing outside the city could possibly get without invest ting several hundred dol l lars in securing stock of information of questionable value.
 Next week I will tell you something of my observations about the histori cal scenes in Philadelphia.
 Berryville
 Without doubt the crop conditions of l Carroll county were never better at this season of the year.
 c. o. Freeman was here from Com merce first of the week. He says he is doing a fine grocery business there.
 A. E. Leathers was appointed fore man of the Grand jury and it is said the work of that body is moving along with dignity and dispatch.
 Will and Ed Ledbetter left Monday night for their home in Oregon after spending a week here, being called on the account of the death of their fath CT. Will says he will make more than 15, GOO bushels of wheat this year, besides his other usually large crop of hay.
 The engineers are busy at work making preliminary survey of the proposed Jefferson Highway. It is likely that the south route will be adopted between here and Green For est as it is said that there is some op- position on the north route while there is none on the south route.
 A, J. Russell, special attorney of the government, has been instructed to take an appeal to the District Board at Fort Smith in all claims for exemption on account of dependency. The Dis trict Board has power to recall any certificate of exemption issued by the Local Board.
 One Of the most important cases tried Monday was the case of Ed Atkinson for making an assault on Prof. Terrier last year. He vas fined $l0O in the J. P. court and appealed his case to the circuit court where he was fined $110.00 and all costs.
 Circurt ceart started off with little excitement. Two prisoners awaiting trial on felony charges broke jail Mon day morning at breakfast time and made their get away, but in less than an hour. Sheriff Johnson and Constable Ernorn an h al Iharn safelu lndund behind