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The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
BRIEF MENTION.
The Texarkana handle factory is to be enlarged to d S25,0 plant.

The Texarkana handle factory is to be enlarged to s25.oo plant.
 NJ. G, Blanchard, of Lula, Miss, died at Helena. He took lauda- mum to ease cramps, with fatal result.
 Wm. Lawson, aged 90 years. an employe of the Cotton Belt shops at Pine Bluff, dropped dead from heart disease.
 Anthony Cross, a colored mech anic, was killed at Helena by the collapse of house which was being torn down.
 Jordan Bell, Jr., charged with wife murder, was convicted in De- sha circuit court and sentenced to be hanged
 J. S. Rodman X Co.,, dry goods merchants at Helena, made an as signment. Liabilities, $6,500, as- sets, $S,000
 Two hundred thousand feet of lumber belonging to the Stoudt Lumber company, at Ola, was de- stroyed by fire on the 9th inst.
 Frank White, an alleged horse thief, was shot and probably fatally wounded by Grant county farmer, who was trying to effect his arrest.
 J. G. Buffers steam laundry and residence and the Russellville bot ting works plant were destroyed by fire on the l7th. Loss, about $2, 900, with only S4o0 insurance.
 John Freeman, colored, 15 years old, accidentally killed Mattie Da- vid at Fort Smith with a pistol which he didn't know was loaded.
 The chief of police of Fort Smith was fined $l5 in police court for violating city ordinance.
 A planter from Mississippi named Blanchard had a narrow escape from death at Helena. He was suffering from cramps and swallowed a large dose of laudanum.
 Major w. c. Crawford, an ex- Confederate veteran and prominent citizen of Newport, was found dead III his room at the above place on the 18th. He was in his 18th year.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

County Judge Kavanaugh, of Pulaski County, has announced that he will issue no licenses for saloons in the suburbs of the city of Little Rock or in the country districts. Judge Kayanaugh is a man of strong will power and will do what he says. The people of that county without police protec- tion can rely upon his promises. The citizens should vote the traffic out of the county so they will not be dominated by it. There is no free government where the whisky traffic is conducted. It controls almost everything.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Gave Himself Up.

William McLelland, who escaped from the Kansas penltentiary in 1889 after serving three years of d tiye-year sentence, and has since been living in Arkansas, recently surrendered to the warden of that institution and stated that he had come to serve out the balance of his time. McLelland came to Arkan- sas soon after escaping, is married and has five children He states that he has been saving money and that his family has plenty to live on until he gets out again. He says that his conscience troubled him constantly of late years, and that he decided to brave all and return to the peniteatiary and serve out his time. -
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Granted a Respite.

Gov. Jones granted a suspension of the death sentence of Chas. Col bert until August 3lst, in order to give his attorneys time to prepare an abstract of the testimony ad duced at the trial, to be presented with an application for commutation of the sentence. Colbert was con victed at the spring term, 1899, of the Sebastian circuit court, of mur- der in the first degree and was to have been hanged August 2ed.
 Hon. Henry H. Myers, of Brink ley, has been appointed register of the United States land office at Little Rock.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Cotton Needs Rain.

The crop report for the week end ing August l4th, Arkansas section, shows that while scattered showers occurred during the week, as a rule cotton is badly in need of rain, and in some sections has been injured by the hot southwest winds, causing it to shed rapidly. Early corn is gen. srally made and the crop is fairly good Late corn is also being in- jured by the dry. hot weather. Late Irish potatoes are doing fairly well.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Even With Them.

An old mans wit is apt to be dry and that of all old soldier is no exception.
 A veteran who was boasting of his prowess during the Civil War was asked, How many of the en- emy did you kill anyway"
 How many did I killo How many did l kiln" repeated the vet eran, slowly. Well, I don t know exactly how many, but I killed as many of them as they did of me.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Sentences Passed.

In the federal court at Fort Smith Judge Rogers passed sen- tences as follows: J. T. Clayborn, illicit sale of whisky, Newton coun- ty, sixty days in jail, fine $loo. w. NJ. Hammond, Carroll county. same offense, ninety days and $loo; Mack Churchill, Scott county, thir- ty days in jail and fine $loo; B. F. Parks, same offense, thirty days and $100 fine; c. W. Cochran, Pope county, cutting government tim Der, forty-fve days in jail and $l25 fine.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
ouartette of Alleged counterfeiters.

Will Pleas, J. L. Neighbors, Chas~ Washington and Tom Wyrick were lrrested near Hot Springs by Dep. lity United States Marshal Sud 1eth and lodged in jail on the charge of counterfeiting Recently much spurious coin, nickels, halves and dollars, has been circulated in ths Springs, and it is believed by the above gang. A trunk belonging to the gang which was captured con. sained several counterfeit dollars.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Sued the Ice corrpanies.

Attorney General 'Jcsf Davis has filed suits against the Independent
 Ice Company, Little Rock Brewing land lee Company, Littie Rock Ice ltompany and North Little Rock
 Ice Company, praying judgment
 a,ainst the defendants for 5000
 damages, for being members of an li ice trust The state alleges that lthe defendants are members of pool, trust and combination organ ized to control the price of ice in Little Rock, which is punishable by
 fine of not less than $200 or more | than $5,000. The suit Is brought under the antitrust act of 1899.
 The attorney generals assistant,
 who filed the suits, made this state
 ment: "There has been universal complaint about there being an ice trust. 1 know nothing about 1t, ex-
 cept what the people say, and that all the companies charge the saiiie price. After q conference with Mr. Davis we arrived at the conclusion that we would bring a suit against all the ice companies of Little Rock, and do all we could toward breaking up the condition of affairs said to exist there. relying on the people
 who are doing the complaining E
 assist us in making the proof. If
 trust does exist and the people will assist us in making the proof against it, we assure the public that
 we will remedy the evil and make them pay the stautory penalty. It is up to the good people of Little Rock, and if they will give us their support we will do the rest"
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

The Little Rock Northern peo- pie still have three Corps of survey orsSin the field between this point and North Arkansas. They are making splendid progress, and news comes from Quitinan today of the announcement having been made there last week that active construction work would begin on this line within the next sixty days. These Little Rock North ern people havesnot thus far asked for any bonus and they have no purpose to serve in making such announcements. We should not be surprised to see active work be gin OH this road at any time. We have more faith in its construction than in any line proposed in many days. Little Rock Democrat.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Officer Shoots a Woman.

Mary Coleman, colored, was shot md mortally wounded by police man at Helena. In attempting to arrest the woman she got hold of the officers pistol. He borrowed another and pursued the woman. and when within few feet of her she began firing at him. He returned the fire and she fell with three bullet, in her abdomen.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Reported Suicide.

News was received at Little Rock by letter on the 18th inst. of the death by suicide in St. Louis of Hon. Geo. NJ. Street. chairman of the Pulaski county democratic cen tral committee, and prominent merchant. Mir. Street left Little Rock July 26th for St. Louis to at tend to some business The letter bearing news of his fate was mailed at St. Louis August 7th. In this letter Mir. Street stated that he would commit suicide by drowning in the Mississippi river before the missile could reach its destination.
 A gentleman well acquainted with Mir. Street has written a letter to friends in Little Rock in which hp says he met Mir. Street in St. Louis several days after he is sup posed to have ended his existence, and it may be possible that he has simply decided to begin life over in some other part of the world un- der different name. and took the course he did to cover up his ldep tity in the future.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

Those who oppose the road tax are telling the farmer that he is taxed enough, therefore he should not favor the additional tax. If they vote for u road tax they force those who have not been contribut- ing one cent to pay for keeping the roads in good condition. A voting of the tax will place part of the road-working upon the wealth of the county, while now it all falls upon the farmer.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Accidentally Shot Himself.

Chris Mcclure, aged IA, was ac cidently killed near Magnolia. He was out hunting and spied squirrel in tree. Walking around the tree to get better view of the squirrel, he ran into yellow jackets nest. He broke to run and some brush caught his gun, jerked it back and discharged the entire load in his back and side.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Died From Grief.

Mrs. J. H. Kershaw. mother of the young man convicted at Prescott a few weeks ago of arson and sen- fenced to term in the penitentiary, died suddenly. She was most ex- cellent woman, and it is thought grief over her sons waywardness hastened her death.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Slot Machines Must Go.

Prosecuting Attorney Gray has given warning that all cigar stands and saloons in Little Rock operat, ing nickel-in-t -the-slot machines will be prosecuted. Heretofore these machines have been operated upon payment to the city of $5 per month for each machine, which netted | revenue of about $200 a month.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

If the people of Faulkner County vote the 3 mills tax for roads, the railroad will pay nearly SI ,ooo per year toward keeping up the roads of the county. Every merchant in Conway will pay large amount toward maintaining the roads, thus removing part of the burden that has fallen entirely upon the farmers, and at the same time mak- ing better roads than we have had. We estimate that large firms like Frauenthal & Schwarz, Martin & Harton, $. G. Smith, J. s. Moore & Son and w. M Harrell & Go. would each pay from S2oo to S25o per year.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Captured in St. Louis.

Frank Peyton, under arrest at St. Louis for burglary, has confess ed that he robbed number of safes ill this state. Peyton was travelling for safe company, and when ha made a sale he would secure the combination, and at some time in the future enter the store and help himself to what money there might be in the safe. About a year ago safes at Little Rock and Hot Springs were robbed in the above manner, and it is supposed Peytor did the work.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Injunction Made Permanent.

The temporary injunction grant ed several months ago against the Plum Bayou levee board, to pre- vent the collection of levee tax on certain property in Jefferson, Pu- laski and Lonoke counties, has been made perpetual. The plaintiff claim the assessments would be in- equitable, and that the act creating the district, which was passed by the last legislature, is unconstitu- tional. The matter will be appeal ed to the supreme court.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Aged Physician Assaulted

Dr, Hebron, an eged physician oi Hot Springs, was assaulted and badly beaten by footpads near his resi- denee. The thugs called Dr. Hebron to the door, stating that he was wanted professionally at the house of neighbor. As soon as he reached q dark place in the street he was bounced upon. Ed Young and Bud Elble were arrested and Dr. Hebron identified them as his assailants.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

Copies of Manila papers received at the war department eoiatsin d let ter purporting to be from personal friend of Aguinaldo, which states that the Filipino chief does not take advantage of the amnesty proc lamation because some time ago he gave orders to his followers to break up into guerrilla bands. The am nesty order excepts those who yio- lated the laws of war, and the letter states that Aguinaldo fears he. would be in the excepted class shonld he undertake to surrender under the amnesty proclamation.
 The interior department has is- sued a warning to citizens against having anything to do with any col onization scheme proposing to se- cure vast tracts of lands in the Xii owa and Comanche country in the Indian Territory. Several compa nies have been sending out pam phlets seeking members, claiming that lands have been received for colonies in the Territory, when in fact, said lands have never been opened to settlers. Steps will be taken to stop the sending of such circulars thrsngh the mails.
 Railroads in Virginia are having great deal of trouble from the op- eratien of the separate coach act. A Pamunky Indian has brought suit for damages on account of the in dignity of being classed with com mon colored men; sensitive white man threatens suit because an h. dian rode in the white compartment; and now litigation impends on the ground that a white guard in charge of colored prisoner bound for the penitentiary was requested to occu py the '.colored car with his charge.
 The killing of policeman in New York City by negro caused one of the worst race riots ever ex- perienced in any part of the United States The officer was attempting to arrest the negro for some minor offense when he was cut to death with razor. The news of the mur- der spread rapidly and soon mob of several thousand gathered and began to attack every negro who showed himself on the streets. For more than three hours the rioting ragged, during which tise about fifty negroes and number of whites were badly injured, and many off them will die. |
 One officer who attempted toI make burly negro move on was terribly slashed by the negro whol used razor, It took over 2,0o0l officers to quell the trouble and force the mobs to disperse even af-l ter every negro was off the streets or in hiding.
 A. F. Chandler, of Fort Worth Tex, who raised the first AmericanI flag in Manila, and who WAS dis abled in battle, has been granted al pension.
 Farriar Jones and Bonnie Iurner,l young couple living near Clinton Mo. were found dead in u buggyI near the roadside. They left motel stating that as they could not bel married on account of the groomi being out of employment, they had decided to dis together.
 Gen Pic del Pillar, the Filipinoi msurgent leader who recently sur rendered. says he would like tol raise a regiment of native FiliplnosI to serve the United States in ChinaI
 Eleven persons were instantly killed and eleven others badly in ured at grade crossing near Slatington. Pa. by Il lasmuger train on the Lehigh & New England tailroad crashing into an omnibus. But three occupants of the vehicle .caped
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
NEWS OF THE WORLD.

Gen. Chaffee cabled the war de- partment that the allied forces en- tered Pekin August 18th and inn mediately surrounded foreign lega- tions, whose inmates were found safe. The Chinese offered stubborn resistance. Japanese troops were the first to enter the city.
 Ex-Senator John Jay Ingalls,, of Kansas, is dead.
 The Gaithwaite nitroglycerine factory, three miles from Mnncie, Ind, was demolished by an explos- ion.
 A telegraph system connecting the, Klondike mining country with the outside world will soon be com pleted.
 Sidney Whittice, of Pana. Ill.,, shot at his wife, the bullet missing her but striking and killing his sls- ter-in-law, Miss Drennan.
 Reports from Visayas Islands show there has been increased ac- tiyity among the Filipino insur- gents there during the last six weeks.
 Nine persons who sought shelter under some trees in New York City during storm were struck by light ming. Four of them were fatally injured.
 Gen. DeWet, the wiley Boer com mander, continues to elude the Brit ish, and is again actively engaging the enemy with an army of 5000. In the district through which Dew ct passes those who have took the oath of neutrality are compelled to again take up arms.
 During, the fighting at Yang Tsun on August 7th, owing to q ter rible mistake, the British and Rus sian guns were turned on the trenches occupied by the Fourteenth United States Infantry. Several were killed and 10 wounded before the error was discovered.
 Baroness Von Kettler, whose hus- band, the German ambassador at Pekin, was murdered by Boxers, is reported safe in the German lega- ton at Pekin. The baroness is an American, and it was reported she was murdered at the time her hus- band met his fate.
 The Germen meat bill prohibiting the importation of American canned meats goes into effect October 1st The main provision of the bill is as follows: "The importation through the customs houses of meats in air tight, sealed cans or other vessels. of sausages and other mixtures made from finely cut meats, is pro- hibited" "
 Counsel of Neely, who is accused of embedding Cuban postal funds, and against whom there has been proceedings for extradition to Cuba, applied to Judge Wallace at Alba ny, N. r., for writ of habeas cor pus, which was denied. However. an appeal was taken to the United States supreme court, which cannot be heard before the middle of De- tober. In the meantime Neely will be kept in custody at Albany.
 Hail almost totally destroyed I0.- coo acres of wheat in shock in North Dakota.
 Capt. W, L. Murphy. one of the heroes of San Juan hill. WAS killed m the Philippines last week.
 Fifty thousand dollars of the Slo0,o0o appropriated by the Ken lucky legislature to defray the ex- penses of arresting and prosecuting those responsible for Goebel's ,as- sassination have already been ex-
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

Somewhere between the new Methodist church and Mrs. F. NJ. Hardin $ residence, six silver hearts, lacked on piece of black velvet ribbon. A liberal reward will be paid for the return of the sasne to Miss May Hardin. tf
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Captured and Brought Back.

Ben King, alias Frank Williams wanted in Woodruff county for mur- der, was captured last week at Jop- lin, Mo. On June goth. at Howe Station, King and another negro got into difficulty, and a shot fired by King at his adversary missed it's mark and struck and killed a negro woman.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Col. T. D. Tomson.

Col. T. D. Tomson died at his home near Camden on the 18th, af- ter short illness. Col. Thomson was raised in Ouachita county, join ed the Confederate army at the breaking out of hostilities, and served throughout the conflict as colonel of one of the Arkansas regi- ments.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
How An Attorney Lost a Client.

A Little Rock attorney was called upon by colored woman who de- sired him to defend her on charge of grand larceny. While talking to the woman the attorney was sur Iprlsed to discover that she wore 8 valuable ring that had been stolen from his wife. Instead of pleading her case the lawyer filed another charge against her.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
.1 removes 1t.

The weather is rather too warm for the heated discussions that are going on between the Gazette and Democrat, of Little Rock, over coupon contests. Better keep cool, gentlemen.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

Rev. w. E. Thompson is caus- ing considerable sensation in Little Rock by his crusade against the Sabbath breakers. He has already had the saloons closed on Sunday and is now going for the drug stores, ice cream stands, etc.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21

Caleb Powers, the Republican Secretary of State in Kentucky un- der Republican rule, has been tried and convicted of being access sory to the assassination of Gov. Goebel and sentenced to the peni- tentiary for life. Ii guilty he richly deserves the punishment. If he is guilty there are many others that were in the conspiracy and they are also guilty. About the same evidence can be secured against the entire gang and the conviction of many others may be expected.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Not Apathy, but Dissent.

Chairman Hanna of the Repub- lican national committee should prepare for the shock of learning i'll November that the apathy which he already sees was not the apathy of Republican over-confdence, but of popular dissent from the new and American doctrines of Re publicanism. It is based on dis trust and will speedily develop into open and widespread detection. The promise now is that there will be no general apathy " manifes- ted on November 6, but tremen- duous Democratic enthusiasm in- stead, under which MT. Hanna, his creature, Mckinley, and the trusts will go down in de feat. Louis Republic.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
Negro Badly Slas he'd.

In fight at a lumber camp ir Jefferson county, Bill Mays liter ally cut Jesse Adams to pieces Mays used large hunters knife slashing Adams in the chest, shoul. ders, legs and stabbed him several times in the stomach. Both mel eolored.
 Col. Gilbert Knapp, a proJa;nem nlanter of Lonokp count, .i .
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
BURNING.

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 es the Admiralty from
 August 1e, as follows:
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 panese that street fighting
 tinues Ill Pekin, part ot on fire.
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 RUSSIANS DEFEAT CHINESE. St. Petersburg, Alg ao.-Gen. Orloff, chief of staff to the Russian forces in China, reports to the Russian war office the defeat of 1000 Chinese after a hard fight, the capture of Yuk Shi Pass and the occupation of Meduchei. An imperial ukase has been issued prohibiting the exportation of arms and ammunition to China.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-08-21
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