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The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18
Plugs at the Springs.

Says dispatch from Hot Springs: The pugilistic season will open here in two weeks with contest of twenty rounds between Jack Bonner and Jim Scanlan, under the auspices of the Hot Springs Athletic associa- ton in its arena at Wilmington park. Bonner has offered to fight Scanlan, and arrangements are now in progress for the match The Hot Springs Athletic assoeition is in receipt of inquiries from pugilists all over the country, and the game promises full share of attention i'll sporting circles this winter.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18
NEWS OF ARKANSAS
First Biennial Report Filed.

The Arkansas railroad commits sion has filed it's first biennial re- port with the government. The re- port shows the following track mileage in the state: Main line, 2,3S2 65 miles; branches and spurs, 784. 75 miles; total, 3,167.4 4 miles ]; new line constructed during the year, 1S1.2S. This is the mileage of thirty-nine roads.
 The total freight and switching earnings for the year in Arkansas were, $4,616,703 .57; passenger earnings, $1,92S,941. .6S; total pas senger and freight earnings from operation, $6, ,545,6 ,645 .25; operating expenses, $6,744,954 AS; net earn ings, $1,16O,135. 7G; deficit from operation, $1,359, ,444. 94. The fol- lowing roads show deficit: Arkan- sas Central, $16,222 ST; St. Louis. Iron Mountain & Southern, $744,- 152.51; St. Louis Southwestern, $513,3S4.79; St. Louis X North Arkansas, $9,2S0. .o3; Eureka Springs, $12,635. .39; Ultima Thule, Arkansas & Mississippi, $13,07s.sS White River, Lonoke & Western, $970. The expenses cover inter and intra-state business, and the earnings include intra-state alone.
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A Peculiar Sea.

Sir John Murray recently showed how remarkably the Black Sea differs from other seas and oceans. A surface current flows continu- ously from the Black Sea into the Mediterranean, and an under cur rent from the Mediterranean into the Black Sea. The latter current is salt, and being heavier than the fresh water above 1t remains stag nant at the bottom This water will not support life, and the Black Sea contains no living inhabitants below the depth of about 100 fath- oms. The deeper water when brought to the surface smells ex- actly like rotten eggs.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18
Awarded Damages.

In Pulaski circuit court J. H. Gum, administrator of the estate of w. S. Yowell, was awarded $500 against the St. Louis Iron Noun tain & Southern railroad In Aug ust, 1899, Yowell, who was in the employ of the railroad on a wrecking train, was killed by contact with d wire of the light and water com pany, which was stretched across the railway track in Pine Bluff, being thrown to the ground from the derrick upon which he was working. He left two children in Illinois and J.H. Gum was appointed adminis- trator.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18
Disastrous Explosion.

The store house of W. W. Han kins, two miles south of Pine Bluff, was completely wrecked by the ex- plosion of a keg of powder. Two small boys, Joe Hankins, a son of the proprietor, and Jim Kelly, were playing in the rear of the building when one of them dropped a lighted match in keg of powder. The ex- plosion which followed carried the boys through the roof and they were afterward found near by, terribly burned. J r. Bono, a planter, who was passing tue store. was badly hurt by flying debris.
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Chadwick.

Dr. Matthews, of Saltillo, visited here Tuesday.
 c. H, Jeffries, of Oakland, passed through Chadwick Tues day on his way to Conway with cotton.
 C1aud Flack, his mother and Master James went to Little Rock Tuesday.
 Col. G. w. Bruce, of Conway passed through here Monday.
 Bud Smith has returned from an extended visit to Mississippi.
 D. G. Harrison and son, James, went to Little Rock Wednesday on business.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M. Jeffries spent Wednesday and Thursday in Lit tie Rock looking up holiday goods.
 Less Webb, of Cato, was visiting relatives here the latter part of the week.
 MT. and Mrs. Flavius Martin left Friday afternoon for Sevier county, where they will reside in the future.
 Will Vestal and mother, Mrs. Ross, of Saltillo, passed through here Tuesday on their way from a visit to relatives in Little Rock.
 MT. Henry, the deputy sheriff, was here the first of the week tacking up notices in regard to tax collecting.
 Messrs. Brockington and Baren- tine lett Friday afternoon on a pleasure trip to Little Rock.
 MT. Burgin has nearly completed his residence and will soon move in.
 Interest i'll our school work is growing steadily under the man. agement of Miss Bessie Easterwood. Nearly the full number of pupils in the district have been enrolled.
 Dec. I3.
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The United States Senate has recently demonstrated that, while the majority or the members oi that body are Republicans, they are still Americans. Hays treaty with Great Britain, which is noth- ing more nor less than reversion of the Monroe Doctrine, has been defeated and the subservient attl- tude of the present administration towards England has been severely rebuked. It is extremely gratify- ing to the American people to know that while our president and secre- tary of state are Anglomaniacs, their Senate still possesses some o1 that sentiment which has caused the freebooter of nations to be twice driven from our shores.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18
Three Engines for Sale.

l have for sale at bargain on terms to suit the purchaser, three steam engines ill good condition. Two of these engines are 20 H. P. each and the other is a5 H. P. Also one Kingsland x Douglass saw-rig and one frst-class wood lathe. Address or call on me at Conway, Ark.
 7t H. l.. THOMPSON.
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Found q Gold Nugget.

Perry Huff, of Garland county, while walking over a tract of land several miles northwest of Hot Springs, found a piece of white e,,:.rtz in a small creek containing a. nugget of almost pure gold, the value of which has been placed by experts at s5. The discovery has created much excitement.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION No os,a

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Lit
 tie Rock, Ark., Oct 20 loOO
 Notice is hereby given That the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to that said proof will be made before the County Judge q Faulkner County at Conway. Ark. on Dee. ], l1o viz Wm 4 Hinsley, II. k No, 2ii7s Tor the s H. N. E, ', Sec. 2S. T. N. K. l4 w
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz John Stone, Wash Greeae K. R. Townsend, J. D. Townsend. all of Conway, Ark. HI MrxFRs Repisfer
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A Close Race.

The contest for marshal for the western district promises to be quite interesting. Hon. Ben Foreman, of Miller county, and Hon. s. F. Stahl, the present incumbent, are candidates for the position, which pays something over $5,000 per year Chairman Remmel says the state committee will meet at Little Rock early in February, when the matter will be settled.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Conway will be held at theiI. office in the town of Conway, Arkansas, on Monday, Jan. ', 1901, for the purpose ot electing seven.directors, and the transaction of such other Business as may come before the meeting.
 l.. H. PYLE, Asst Cashier.
 Conway, Ark, Dec. II, 1900.
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Sentenced to Two Hours.

John Lay was convicted before g justice of the peace at Marshall oi attempting to bribe his wife and hel father and was sentenced to two hours in jail. Lay tried to induce the two above named to leave the county to keep them from testifying in criminal case.
 The contract for new court house at Fl Dorado has been let.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18

The great need of some protec- ton against fire was again empha- sized Sunday night. If there had been any provision for fighting fire MT. Imboden's house could easily have been saved. If we can't get water-works we should have a chemical engine, a bucket brigade, or something of the kind.
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BRIEF MENTION.

T. J. Forden, of near Hardy, was thrown by vicious horse and killed
 Judge T. c. Beard, prominent citizen of Lonoke, is dead. He was 7S years old
 1, The Bank of Evening Shade, at the town of that name, will open for business Jan. l.
 John Duke was fatally injured by a delayed dynamite blast at mine near Eureka Springs.
 The gin building of Sid Wood, near Sarassas Landing, Jefferson county, was burned. Loss, S3,000.
 The senate has confirmed the ap- peintlncnt of Hon. H. H. Myers to be register of the land office at Little Rock.
 This is the season of weddings, and consequently the ministers and license clerks are enjoying pros perity.
 The Little Rock city council offers to donate the site for a federal jail should congress decide to locate one at that place.
 John Whitford, 60 years of age, was found dead in the depot waiting room at Newport. Ills death was due to alcoholism.
 The machinists on the Cotton Belt railway have been granted. an increase in wages from S3 to S3 50 per day of ten hours.
 Flippin Hill was convicted at Texa1kana of the murder of his brother and sentenced to twenty-one years ill the penitentiary.
 Rev. R. $. James, rector of the Episcopal church at Eureka Springs, was stricken with paralysis on the 10th and is now helpless
 The little child of Green Ward low, of near Teyarkana, was fla tally burned by its clothing becom- ing ignited from a fireplace. J. B. Goodbar, of Memphis; F. c. Goddard and C. NJ. Coburn, of Bos- ton, were convicted at Wvnne for hunting in this state without li- cense.
 During the season just closed 90,- 900 bushels of green apples, 552,000 pounds of evaporated apples and thirty-seyen cars of strawberries were shipped from the town of Rogers.
 All stories of the alleged absorp- tion of the Little Rock X Hot Springs Western railroad by the Missouri Pacific are positively de- nied by the officers of the former company.
 The 11-year-old daughter of An thony Sheppel. residing near Stutt- gart, died last week from the effect of injuries received in the cyclone which passed over that section about a month ago.
 At meeting of Bishop Fitz- gerald's consnlters of the Catholic diocese of Arkansas and Indian Ter itory, Rev. J. E. Werdel, of Jones' boro, was chosen as bishop consulter, vice Rev. Smythe, deceased.
 Judge Duflie, of Garland county, declares slot machines shall not be operated in Hot Springs, and that upon information filed in his court, he will order every such device found in a public place burned in the street | by the officers.
 FostoIlices have been established in this state and postmasters ap- pointed as follows: Kyle, Critten- den county, Mollis Washburn, post mistress; Fruit, Boone county, Jo- seph II. Fruit, postmaster.
 The taxable property of this ste te increased in value from 1890 to 1900, according to reports in the state auditors office, about two mil lion dollars, the figures for 1890 be. ing Sl19,lfl,99s, against $1s9.93G.- 050 for 1900.
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The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18

De Wet doesn't seem a bit dis couraged by the great number of British soldiers i'll South Africa. Just let him go on capturing a reg ifnent of the enemy every week and he'll be satisfied.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18

Alger will not feel so lonesome now. Hay will soon join him in un-innocuous desuetude.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-18
Holiday Announcement
c. H. RoBiNETTE

The best, the newest the handsomest stock oi holiday goods! An elegant assortment of Jewelry ana Novelties Silver goods i'll flat and hollow-ware, plate and sterling All kinds of Fancy Clocks, Watches, Watch Chains Diamonds Diamond Kings, Diamond Pins Latest Brooches, Lorgnete Chains, Silver Hat Marks Shirtwast Sets ill gold and silver, Philippine Shell Novelties.
 Musical Goods--I have some very fine lllstru- ments and invite everyone interested in this line to come and see me. High class goods not high priced.
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Frank Marian Under Arrest.

Frank Marian, alias Beckley, was arrested near Benton by a deputy United States marshal on the charge of sending obscene matter through the mail. It is alleged that the ac- cused addressed obscene epistles tc his wife, who resides at Hot Springs and from whom he separated several months ago. Marian was taken be- fore a commission at Hot Springs and bound over to the federal grand jury.
 An unknown negro was found dead at a railroad camp near Ark adelphia.
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Two Big Stocks to Select FrOm.....

have two stocks on dspay-one at the old stand ill the City Drug Store and another at Mrs J. w. Hicks Millinery Store on the corner just north of the postofice. It will be easy matter to buy but you had better come early before the line IS broken
 Engraving Free a wsr sw9 ete 'f,S bought
 Fore xtra only Sc each
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Cuts and Bruises Quickly Healed

Chamberlain's Pain Balm ap- piled to cut, bruise, burn, scald or like injury will instantly allay the pain and will heal the parts in less time than any other treatment. Unless the injury is very severe it will not leave scar. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism, sprains, swellings and 1ameness. For sale by w. H. Mrrtin & Go,
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Lowney's delicious candies at Caspar's. 4o-3t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
THE WATER QUESTION.

1t has been a long and tiresome pro-
cess, but Topeka will some day own a
water plant of its own.
The litigation with the water COM
pany has been a series of blunders since
it was originally commenced seven
years ago. This may not be the fault
Of any one person. 1t has dragged
through several city administrations
Different city attorneys have tried their
hands at it, but the result has always
been the same. After repeated post
ponements the city has been defeated.
One of the chief causes of the trouble
has been the disposition of lawyers to
play to the grand stand" They have
wasted a great deal of talk in telling
how the New Jersey corporation was TO
be annihilated only to find that the
wrong kind of an action had been COM
menced.
The people of Topeka want the city
to own the waterworks. It is probably
not far from wrong to say that at least
four-f fths of the people are in favor
of the municipal ownership of the water
supply system. The voters have given
voice to their sentiments by appropri-
ating $4,000 to build a new plant OF
buy the old one.
Topeka has a city administration
which is enthusiastically in favor OF
carrying out the will of the people, but
it has been compelled to await the
pleasure of the courts The members
of the council and mayor have been
ready to do what they could to place
the water plant where it beIongs-ir
the control of the city, but they have
been unable to surmount the legal val
before them.
The franchise of the water company
win expire next year. There will ther
/ be no water company with a. charter il
/ the way. 1t is time that active step:
1 be taken, for q year will soon pass, anC
the city must be in a situation to steI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
THE PosToFFIcE coMBINE.

The entire trend of the present age is
towards concentration. This is not an
original statement. In fact, it has been
made many times before, but nearly
every day it's truth is corroborated by
some new incident. Trusts and combi-
nations are common in the business
world, and nearly every class of indus
try is organizing" Kansas has grain
dealers association, penmanship
teachers associations, BARRIERS associ-
ations, bankers associations, cattle
mems associations, undertakers' asso-
Citations, besides labor unions and other
organizations too numerous to men
ton
The rural free delivery of the mails is
simply a step in the process of concen-
tration. 1t may not be apparent at first
glance. but it is nevertheless fact that
the rural delivery system is practically
a postoffice trust. 1t wipes out the small
postoffices and concentrates the bust
ness in the larger ones. 1t is by no
means improbable that the time will
come in the not distant future when IN
many parts of the United States there
may be only one central postoffice in
each county, and from this rural deliv-
cry routes will cover the country daily.
The workings of the two routes which
have been established in Shawnee coun-
ty indicate the principle. The Tecum-
sch route covers practically all of Te-
cumseh township and the northern part
of Monmouth. It wiped out Watson
postoffice and concentrated the entire
postal business of that territory at Te-
cumseh- The Mission township route
did even more than that: it wiped out
Seabrook, Quinton Heights and Whit
field postofices, and would have done
away with the Wanamaker office also
had not the postoffice department found
it necessary to shorten the route. All
of the business of the offices abolished
is now done by station B of the Topeka
office, thereby consolidating four post
offices in one.
The difference between the ordinary
| trust of commerce and the postoffice
trust is that the former is generally or
! ganized for the purpose of restricting
! trade and increasing profits, while the
latter is formed to accommodate its
patrons. The commercial trust raises
prices, though it should reduce them
the postoffice trust extends to the farm
er the same postal privileges enjoy
ed by the city resident. The commercial
trust levies tribute upon the public; the
pOstoffice trust utilities it's savings fol-
the benefit of the public.
The postoffice trust will rob the
fourth-class postmasters of their $10O.
a-year jobs, but it will extend to theil
patrons greatly increased mail faciIitie.
by practically taking a veritable post
office on wheels to the door of eacl
farmer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
THE SOCIETY WOMAN

People who talk about the frivolous
superficial lives led by the so-called
society women are often mistaken in
their estimate. There are many classes
of society women and a few of these,
it must be admitted, deem social pleas
ures their main object in life. Many,
however, are earnest, hard working
women with minds above the giddy
whirl of society
During the past quarter of a cen
fury a marked change has taken place
in American society. Formerly little
more was required of women by So
ciety at large than to be agreeable
and look charming. Now all is changed.
Women are expected to be informed on
all topics of the day; to be able to dis
cuss politics, religion and science.
| Woman now has her clubs; her philan-
| thropical works. The one who does not
belong to at least one club is indeed a
rarity. Nearly every one of the fair
! sex is now engaged in some charitable
| work, either individually or as a mem
/ Der of some society.
In Topeka more philanthropical work
| is done by society women than by any
/ other class but much of it is done Sc
| quietly that little is heard of it. There
are Industrial schools, mission Sunday
schools, and various forms of philan-
thropy and charity in which the society
woman is actively engaged All this
does not prevent her attendance at re-
| ceptions, dances and card parties, OIL
| keep her from an active part in the
social life about her.
1t may well be admitted that the
society woman, though often in niche
distinctively her own, is today doing &
share in the worlds great progress to G
| better sphere
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14

population is divided and the factions
are fighting each other. The progress of
the institution and the education of the
eolored people in general. particularly
the important manual training, must
suffer in consequence.
Private individuals have contributed
generously to the support of the institu
ton and the legislature made appro-
priations for the carrying on of the work
with the understanding that the institu-
ton should be conducted in a philan-
thropic manner. That there are any diff
ferences shows that something is wrong.
The institution is a public one. 1t re-
ceives financial aid with the under
standing that the money will be used
for the lettering of the race for which
the work was started; therefore the
public is interested and has right to
demand that the personal interests or
wishes of anyoneshall not be paramount
to the success of the institution which
should tend to better all who are con-
nected with it
Crippled though it is by meager fnan-
cial resources and dissensions among
the colored people, the institution has
done much good in this community. It
would do great good, far greater with
a different feeling manifested In the
few years it has existed, despite its
struggles, it has helped many a young
! colored woman and coIored man to a
better and higher place in the world S
callings. Not few have become self
supporting by this schools work. Do
nestle servants who were able to earn
but dollar or two a week, have be-
come proficient as dressmakers and
cooks, receiving many times their for
mer wages Colored boys have learned
to set type; to garden; to hammer and
saw; to make clothes; to cultivate
| ground and habits of industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
GOOD ROADS.

The reform begun years ago by wheel
men, and those interested in the manu-
facture Of bicycles. is more and more
assuming practical shape. It has even
reached the stage where candidates for
Office are beginning to run on a Good
Roads" platform. This means that their
constituents viii ultimately ride and
drive over the real thing. All that re-
mains is to turn the political plank into
substantial asphalt vitrified brick and
good smooth macadam.
The wheelmen in times past have been
abused and even designated as disturb
ars Of political and private peace, seek
ers after special and important priv
ueges; but today the politicians are fol-
lowing the pathways of those who have
split the air before them on inflated
tires. instead of disturbing the atmos-
phere with the product Of the lungs.