The Conway log cabin., 1900-10-09
REPORT OF COUNTY JUDGE.
An Interesting Report of the Years Work to the Levy
 ing Court.
Conway. Ark. Oct. I. 1000.

To the Honorable Levying Court
 of Faulkner County, Arkansas; | Gentlemen:
 In compliance with the law l submit my report as County and Probate Judge for the year ending October I, 1900. In all matters pertaining to the office l have en- deavored to the extent of my abili- ty to perform the duties faithfully and impartially and thereby have incurred the displeasure af some, but take this piece of poetry, viz: Eve allus noticed great success Is mixed with troubles, more or less,
 And it's the man who does the best That gifts more kicks than all the rest"
 PAUPERS.
 |
 When I assumed the office of County and Probate Judge on Oc- tober .3I, 1898 there were three paupers on the poor farm. On January g, 1900, Thos. Kelley was declared pauper and remain ed on the poor farm until March 3I, 1900, when a home with a good man in Conway was secured for him. About Sept. ?, Laura Black, who has been a charge on the County for number of years, died, leaving two inmates, who will remain there till they die, I presume, as their relatives refuse to take care of them. There are at least thirty applications for County aid, but as the applicants are too proud to go to the poor farm they are not fit subjects for help.
 BRIDGES.
 l have had three bridges built since last October and each an swered a long felt want. I have also had number repaired and in all cases have tried to get good work for the least money. An iron bridge should be built across Cadron creek near Kings bridge and I ask all appropriation for that purpose. l have strong petition asking that a bridge be built across north Cadron near Pinnacle Springs and leave the matter to your best judgment. l have bought lumber and nails for repair of bridges and have paid for same out of County General Fund and thereby have saved the County about three to one in price.
 PRISONERS IN JAIL. l have endeavored to keep the jail clear of prisoners and now Since the new road law has been adopted by the voters, County pris- oners can be worked upon the roads to an advantage and at slight expense. l have been una ble to make a good contract for the hire of prisone.s, during the last year, owing to the contractors fear ing that a pardon would be grant ed ill every instanc7.
 RCAps.
 I have tried to tic extent of my ability to arouse all interest in good roads and am gratificd to note that road tax carried at the last election and will do everything ill my pow CT to make the road law preemi- nent success and trust that the Levying Court will look at the question from the same standpoint and that the best man i'll the Coun- ty will be chosen Road Commis- CT as the success of the effort will depend largely upon those ill au- thority and we must not fail.
 COUNTY OFFICERS.
 County officers have been zeal ous and faithful in the discharge of their duties and I have had no trouble with any of them in affairs which concern the county and they all seem to be ardent i'll their efforts to give the county their best services.
 TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. With one or two exceptions township officers have been faith