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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
RUSSIA WAR AIMS
 SIMILAR 10 U. s.
BORIS BAKMETtEFF SAYS HIS COUNTRY Witt STICk-HEADS
 COMMISSION TO THE U. s.

Tokyo-"I am immensely satisfied with conditions in Russia, including Siberia,' said Prof Boris Bakhne- tieff, the new Russian ambassador to the United States, on arriving here. "T think the new regime is carrying on the work of organization success fully and will soon be able to launch an offensive against the enemy"
 Prof. Bakhmetieff is at the head of 8 special commission of 40 on it's way to the United States. He repudiated the idea that his country would make 8 separate peace. The reorganized provisional government of Russia, which had wisely incorporated labor elements in it's membership, was Ge- voting it's efforts to organizing the national life, he said, and especially to strengthening the army Difficult ties have occurred, but they had been exaggerated. and it was unreasonable to assume that the ancient autocracy could be overthrown without encoun- tering resultant obstacles.
 During the trip from Petrograd Prof. Bakhmetieff said he was i'm pressed by the desire of the people to cooperate with the government and continue the war to the victory which was essential to the salvation of Rus Sia.
 He found local committees at work everywhere At Irkutsk and VlaGi- vostok governors have been elected and they are controlling the situation ably.
 "Russias war aims are similar 10 Americas" he continued, "as sister democracies they are fighting hand in hand I am going to America with complete diplomatic powers. l shall take up questions of munitions, sup plies and finance.
 "I need scarcely emphasize eur pro- found appreciation of Americas help at the hour of the upbuilding of our democracy"
 Among the members of the commits sion are Gen. Ropp, who will be at tached to the American Army; M. Louonpoff, railroad expert; M. No ritzky, representing the finance min istry; M. Borodin, representing the ministry of agriculture, and M. Oran- ovsky, an artillery expert.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
AbsoIved From Bond.

By proclamation the governor ab- solved J. R. Adams of Hot Spring county from payment of an $500 bond. forfeited when his son, s. F. Adams, for whom he was surety, broke bond. The younger Adams was under in- dictment and Vawaiting trial when lie left the county, forfeiting his bond and suit was brought against the fatb- CT. s. F. Adams later returned, was tried and is now in the penitentiary for two years sentence. At the unanimous request of the trial jury, the governor remitted the S25 fine as sessed against j. w Arnold of Sc. bastian county. December 13, 1916, for a violation of the overdraft law.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
MEN FARE WELL AT
 FORT LOGAN ROOTS
SICK REPORT AT PRESENT TIME IS LESS THAN ONE PER CENT
 ON MEN IN THE CAMP.
ONLY 18 MEN IN HOSPITAL
Commander Lewis Says Conditions Best He Has Observed During His Connection With Army-Com-
 nnttee Is Named to Aid.
Little Rock

Lltt1e ROCK
 The various administrative depart ments at Fort Logan H. Roots are un- dergoing a thorough reorganization. According to orders issued, nine as sistants have been installed in the quartermaster's department under Capt Kenneth P. Williams. The cap tains in the officers reserve corps in the quartermaster's department have been assigned to the following branches of work:
 Capt Alonzo L. Littell, command of quartermaster's corps detachment and public buildings Capt. Henry Hallaur. transportation; Capt Robt. D. Kerche- val, officers and training camp mess; Capt. Joseph c Miller purchases; Capt Paul D. May, police and camp clothing and sales depot; Capt. Fred eric L. Lathrop. finance; Capt. Frank M. Kane, motor trucks; Capt. Charles H. Kunz, subsistence.
 With a total of only about IS men confined in the hospital, and several Ol lll6Se dS d result OI dCClutiitS, NgOa. Lewis, commander of the hospital de partment of the training camp at Fort Roots, stated that the percentage Of sickness is the lowest that he has even seen during his service with the army. The sick report at the present time is less than one per cent of the men in camp.
 Barring the accidents, the most se- rious of which occurred to Private E. Marshall Pendergast of the First Arkansas, which neeessitated the am putation of his foot by Mai. Cole. sur geon, the most frequent cause of sick ness is malaria. Col Lewis states that the camp site itself seems free from malaria, but that many Of the men who came here for training had ma lara in their system when they ar rived.
 Col Lewis. Col j. B Clayton, Mai. Cole and Capt. Lull are the four regu- lar army surgeons in charge of the camp hospital Added to these to per form the hospital duties are three doe tors who enlisted in the reserve oai- cers' training camp and who are now at the hospital, Forest P. Baker, N. g. Culpepper and E. G. Gordon. The following five others of the officers reserve corps reported: James r. Dewey, Murray c. Stone, .Wm. T. Fitzsimmons, Oliver s. GiIliland and Horace A Lowe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
NUMBER f4

Samuel C. Sims of Hazen, former state senator, recently convicted in First Division, Circuit Court, of ac- cepting a bribe during the session of the recent legislature, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and 10 pay fine Of $l 500 by Judge R. J. Lea of Little Rock The punishment was fixed by the jury convicting Sims.
 When Sims was called before the bar to receive his sentence, he walk cd rapidly to Judge Leas desk, ac- companied by his wife. who stood be- side bm while fhe court pronounced the sentence No word passed be- tween the court and the defendant, the sentence being delivered in the most formal manner.
 His attorneys had filed a motion for a new tr'al. which Was overruIed, an appeal asked for, which was grant ed Sims bond being fixed at $10,000
 Sims and former Senator I. c. Bur- Gess of RusseiIvi11e were arrested February @ They were charged with accepting bribes in connection with & Senate bin relating to the reg ulation of trading stamps. Burgess confessed and was one of the leading witnesses iR the prosecution of Sims. who was convicted May g. after the jury had been out three hours
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
luvida Sims Is Freed.

In response to pleas made by former Governor George w. Donaghey, Mr5. Minnie U. Rutherford-Fuller and oth- CTS, the governor pardoned Luvida Sims, negress, sentenced from Faulkner county in 1913 to 5 years in the penitentiary for complicity in an assault on a 15-yearold white girl. Seven others were convicted as prin- cipals and accessories, but were par doned by former governors. The pros. ecuting witness, it is alleged, has ad. mitted that she gave false testimony. The pardon also was recommended by Judge Eugene Lankford, who tried the case - ~g
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Fees Must Be Paid.

Because of the passage of the act by the recent legislature placing the clerk of the court upon a salary and requiring him to account to the coun- ty for all fees, Chancellor Martineal has issued an order requiring that all fees should be paid upon the filing Of the complaints, etc.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
To Euild Staei Shirs.

New York,-Maj. Gen. Geo ". Goethals, speaking at the annual din ner here of the Iron and Steel Insti- ute. declared that the proposal To build 1000 3o0O-ton wooden ships in IS months lis simply hopeless" For that reason, he said, it had become necessary to turn to steel as well as wood.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
U. S. Buys Army Shoes.

ngton.--Contracts for 3,45o,- 900 pairs of shoes for the army and navy were awarded through the Ma be completed within eight months and the average price per pair will be s4S5. The contracts, awarded to competitive bids, were distributed among 27 firms.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
To Inspect Warehouses.

O ENspeCt WdTETUU5eSa
 With a view to bringing the work of the warehouse bureau of the State Commission of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture up to the highest standard, John H. Page, head of the commission, left for New Orleans 10 spend a week or more inspecting warehousing and handling of cotton at that place and at Atlanta, Mobile and Montgomery. The most effective cotton warehouse systems in the world, MT Page says. are at New Or leans and Atlanta.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

suit was filed in CHaueery Court hy Attorneys Murphy and stalleup fer Gregory and Thompson. Little Rock. that promises to develop into the moss important litigation in the Hot Springs courts in years. There are 120 de- fendants in the suIt, which seeks to dissolve ownership in what is known as the Fairdale and Forrest Hill addi7, tions, which comprise more than 1000 acres.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Another German Promise.

London.-The German Admiralty has promised safe passage through the barred zone to all neutral vessels in English ports on July 1, provided they carry distinctivel signs and fol- low indicated routes, 8lceording to a Reuter- dispatch from Berlin by way of Amsterdam.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Anroints County Judge.

Governor Brough appointed James A. Thomas of Morgantown county judge of Van Buren county, succeed ing B. G. Smith, who resigned on ac- count of failing health Judge 3nom. as was born in MorgantoWn in 1S79 and has been county and circuit clerk
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
No Women Aviators,

San Diego. Cal.-No women are to be taken into the American military aviation service, the regulations be. ing explicit on that point. according to announcement made by Capt. Her bert Dargue, chief inspector at the army aviation school here
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
To Pen Without Guard.

Lee Feel of Randolph county pre- sented his commitment papers to tho clerk of the Supreme Court. and Jeff where he will serve three years sentence for a statutory crime. Feel was sentenced January IT.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Spanish Sailors Lost.

London.-A Reuters dispatch from an unnamed port says that all hope has been abandoned of the rescue of the missing from the sunken Spanish liner c. de Eisaguirre. The victims include 12 women and five small chi,- dren.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Receive Railroads Tax.

Taxes amounting to $3,4S6.10, due the state from the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf railroad, were paid. A judg- rnent was rendered against the rail road in the Howard Chancery Court some weeks ago, and the entire amount more than $11,000, due as 1915 taxes, was sent to the treasury, hut was returned to Nashville to be pro rated among the eight counties where the tax accrued. The amount received is the states share of the judgment.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Restores CjtiZcnship.

By proclamation, the governor re. stored the citizenship of J. F. Judklns Of Pope county, who has served a years sentence in the penitentiary for obtaining money under false pre- lenses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
No Troops To Russia.

Tokio.-The Foreign Office has 'n- formed the Associated Press that there is no truth in the report that Japan will send troops to Russia 10 reinforce the Russian army. It is said that Russia does not need men, but munitions and supplies.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Ea~oIs nIaGro Students.

C&pJain A w. Lane, U. s. A., in- structor inspector officer for the Ark aneas National Guard, who will begin enrolling negro applicants for admis- sion to the negro officers training camp at Des Moines. Iowa, sent out letters to a number of well known ne groes throughout the state giving them Information concerning the camp and asking their cooperation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Resources Increase.

An increase of S2G, 100000 In tho aggregate resources of Arlansss banks from March 7, 1916, to May l, 1917, is shown in the compilation ot reports from banks operating under the state bank department showing their condition May l. The statement was completed by John M. Davis, bank commissioner.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Villa Men Surrender.

Mexico City.-General Murguia, commander of the Mexican forces m Chihuahua, reports that 531 followers of Villa have surrendered to him. h. cluded in the number were two gen erals and 169 other officers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Sims Made Vice Admiral.

Washington.-Rea Admiral Sims, in charge of American naval opera tions in European waters, was formal ly appointed a vice admiral by Pres. ident Wilson.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Bonds On Easy Terms.

St. Louis.-Employes of the Liggett < Myers Tobacco Company may puv- chase Liberty bonds to the amount of $200000 and pay for them in 100 weekly installments. The company purchased $1.OOO,OOO worth.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
LincoIn's Cousin Dies.

Bloomington, nI.-Solomon Hanks, the only surviving full-blooded cousin of Abraham Lincoln, died at the home of his daughter here, aged S4.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
ARKANSAS IN BRIER-

\ ehautauqua will be held in Cros- sett, beginning June 10, and lasting five days Several strong attractions will be offered, including Kilties band, the Milano serenaders, the Berkeley seXtet and Ali Taylor. broth CT of the late Governor Bob" Fay Tor
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
TOLD YfI ! E-Yg LINES.

Oklahoma oil interests are actively securing oil leases in Montgomery county, conditioned on wells being sunk as soon as a satisfactory amount of acreage is leased.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
No Money To Greece

Washington.-Th Post Office De partment suspended the issuance of money orders for Greece and the pay ment, after June 1, for orders drawn on that country.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Another bone dry law suit was pulled off at Yellville before Justice w F. Noe A. J. McCabe, who had replevined shipment of alcohol from the express office when the agent re- fused to deliver the package was up held by the court and the jury
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Germany To Declare War

Rio de Janeiro.-A Noticia says that in German circles it is asserted that Germany will declare war on Brazil within two or three days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

customers has subscribed for $4010 of the Liberty Loan bonds
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Constable Is Appointed.

CUHStdDIs TS FppOINIeC.
 Ed Crawford was appointed consta- b1e of Neal township, Mississippi county, to fill the vacancy caused by failure to qualify of the constable elected in November.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
Cuha To .lssIIe Bonds.

Havana-President Menocal has signed a decree authorizing issuance of S30,000,0O0 of government bonds for a war loan.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
French Steamer Sunk.

New York.-The French Line steam. CT Mouse was torpedoed and sunk while bound for Havre
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08
More Rifle Clubs.

Four more Arkansas rifle clubs have been admitted o membership in the National Rife association, according 10 word received ny Lloyd England, adiutant general Ihe clubs are the Brown Home Rife Club at Camden, the Bldorado Rifle Club the Magnolia Rife Club an& the Nashville Rife Club.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

The young ladies of Earle organized themselves into knitting club for the soldiers
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Strawberries so large that only 4t of them were required to fill qxart box were displayed at Judsonia .ast week
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Construction work on the water and sewerage system at Malvern will oe- gin within a few days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

The water works and sewerage bonds for Walnut Ridge have been sold The money is in local banks and the Moreno Burkham Construc- tion Company of St. Louis began put ting in the system.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Steps have been taken to organize Red Cross society in Rogers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

T'ho Pooho Bulletin. established and edited by s. A. McNish, was sold to William M. Carter, a wellknown citi- zen of Beebe, who will continue it's publication at the same place.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

The contractors for the waterworks system of PocahoIsas have begun ac- tive work in installing the system.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Strawberry grocers of the Judsonia vicinity shipped 81 carloads of Der. ries last week. Thus far this season more than 300 carloads have been shipped.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

4 movement has been started at Pine Bluff 10 have the ro-au stores observe a half holiday one afternoon of each week during the summer.
 The berry crop around McRae sec ton of White county is very fine and at least 100 carloads will be shipped. The berries are unusually large.
 Ike Fuller was convicted at Leslie in justice court of violating the bone dry law and was fined $1O0 and sen teneed to 30 days in jail
 Each of the four banks of Jonesboro has subscribed for themselves and their customers about $2O,0OO in Lib erty Loan bonds.
 There was sugar famine at Noun tain Home last week, not a pound of sugar being for sale at any store in the town.
 T.. l. El lChSOn Ol bdlNpSIOu, IGX1S, has bought the S0-acre fruit farm of l.. D. Mclean a mile west of Rogers and already occupied the place.
 w J. Snow, farmer who lives near Green Brier. exhibited three strawberries weighing four ounces last week.
 Paragould is discussing the advisa- bility of making an effort to secure an auxiliary military training camp in formation having been received there that the army administration plans the establishment of such a camp within the territory which reports to Fort Logan H. Roots Paragould hears that from 5000 to 15,O0O men would be put in the auxiliary camp
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

T. Jennings of Omaha, who Is known as the strawberry raiser Of North Boone county picked a berry from his patch which he says he thinks will be a state record for size this season. It measured 6 1-2 inches in circumference.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

The trustees of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce adopted reso- lutions endorsing Little Rocks eff forts to have an army concentration camp located near the city. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and to the Lit tie Rock Board of Commerce.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Lewis Carg1e, temporarily residing in Fort Smith, was the first Conway county citizen to register under the selectiYe draft provision of the war army bill His card vas sent to the local office on May 9.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

William E. AIsey. 27 years of age, weighing fl pounds and measuring 52 inches in height, registered at the county clerks office at Fort Smith un. der the provisions of the seleetive draft law. His home is at Hugo, Okla. He is an electrician and is with show playing here. He swore he was the sole support of a mother and sis ter. He was born at Magnolia, Ark
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Ike Fuller was convicted at Leslie in justice court of violating the bone dry law and was fined S1O0 and sen teneed to 30 days in jail
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

A movement has been started at Pine Bluff 10 have the. retajI stores observe a half holiday one afternoon of each week during the summer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

One of biggest sales of Red Poll heifers ever made in Randolph coun- ty was made by John E. kizer of Po- cahontas, when he sold IT head to L. R. Berry of Melville. Marion coun- tv, for the sum of S1.300.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Each of the four banks of Jonesboro has subscribed for themselves and their customers about $2OOOO in Lib erty Loan bonds
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Citizens of Story, Montgomery county, have organized a wolf club. Each members pays 25 cents on join ing the club and 9 cents additional when wolf is killed The money goes to the person who kills the wolf.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

The berry crop around McRae sec ton of White county is very fine and at least loo carloads will be shipped The berries are unusually large.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

w. J. Snow, a farmer. who lives near Green Brier, exhibited three strawberries weighing four ounces last week
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

There was a sugar famine at Noun tain Home last week, not a pound of sugar being for sale at any store in the town
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Alex Britton of Hamburg arrived here in his automobile, having come overland from Illinois and he says the wheat on Long Prairie, north of Ham, burg. is the finest he saw on his en- tire trip.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

The Mammoth Spring Daily pub fishes a brief story telling of a great naval battle in which ships of the United States and Great Britain met the German fleet in the North Sea and sunk 54 German vessels. It is a good story but it is not true This is one of several bucket shop rumors that have been flashed over the country during the past few weeks.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

E. I. Erickson of Galveston, Texas. has bought the S0-acre fruit farm of l.. D. Mclean a mile west of Rogers and already occupied the place.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

White county holds a record as the leading county in Arkansas for the shipment of strawberries, although ths unfavorable weather has decreased the output somewhat. The increased price for berries. however, has bal anced the decrease in the amount.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

By an ordinance just passed lhe lid will be put on in Mulberry on Sur days hereafter. except that ice can ne sold and meat markets may remain open until g a. m, when they must he closed but may reopen at D. m. Nothing else may be sold
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

The RatesYilIe company of the Ark ans0s National Guard over 1G0 strong, was mustered info service With appropriate ceremonies by Majs Ruff and Little Of the National State Guard.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

Beginning June 1 and until Decem- Der all cattle in Crawford county will be dipped every 10 weeks, also mules and horses infected with tick. in compliance with the state law.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-08

W. ]. Leppert of New Orleans. one of the workers for the American Red Cross. will come to Pine Bluff June s tc give instructions to the members of the Pine Bluff chapter of the Red Cross.
Evening star., 1917-01-21
INTERESTING GOLF NOTES
FROM THE LOCAL CLUBS

authorized to purchase an additional
two-horse roller weighing one and
half tons. which will be used supple
mentary to the lighter one now on the
course
The Bannockburn Golf Club has de-
cided to have the Agricultural Depart
ment make a test Of all seed for greens
Harris. secretary Of the club. He says
a recent test of seed, q large amount
Of which had already been sown, re-
vealed the fact that not only did the
tion. but was an entirely different
brand than that ordered. 1t is claimed
that the wholesale distributors have no
means of testing their stock and are
Harris recommends that all clubs take
the precaution to have seed tested,
since test will save in several ways,
especially In time and labor. The
Merton Cricket Club is said to have
tested some imported seed last year
whiah showed only 90 per cent ger
mination. the standard commercial re-
duirement being 65 per cent germina-
tion. This discovery called for the
sowing of four times as much seed and
proximately four times as much money.
"Rube" Marquard. famous pitcher of
the Brooklyn Nationals. played what he
said was his first game of golf Friday
morning at the Columbia Country Club.
MarQuard. although he did not score
| well. swung his club as II he had had
previous experience.
Jimmie Spencer of the Town and
Country Club. even though not getting
much chance to play. still retains his
low scoring propensities, as evidenced
by the fact that playing with NJ King
| over the Town and Country Club course
last Wednesday, was around In 37-39,
| rs.