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The age-herald., 1901-04-28
Mr Wildcot and Mr. 0pl go Bunting.
By R. F Ayres Copyright 1901 by Robt Howard Russe)

gathering spruce gum. which Is always thickest on stormy nights. but it was raining so hard that neither MT. Wildcat nor Mir. Owl could see distinctly. Mir. Owl bounced on Mir Possum. crying in loud voice. Come on, partner, I've caught one this time'' MT. Wildcat jumped into the branches of tho tree, and in a minute was on the limb where Mir. Owl had lit; but Mir. 'Possum had caught MT. Owl by the neck, and he showed him right Into Mir. Wildcats face and then climbed to the top of the tree so as to be out of the fuss. He did not know what it was that had caught him, but from the racket he heard from beneath him he concluded he would be better off at home, and started at once. forgetting all about his spruce gum.
 Mir. Wildcat and Mir. Owl had fallen to the ground and were fighting furiously, for each thought that the other was the game that he had caught. Mir. Owl clawed out
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up, so that he could see the new moon over his right shoulder. But the rain fell so fast that Mr. Wildcat could not see who or what it was. He was determined to catch it any how, and sprang on Judge Bears back, cry ing In his deepest voice, Come on, partner; I have caught him." Judge Bear was fright ened almost to death, for he could not tell what sort of thing was on his back, stick ing long sharp claws into him. He sprsng into a tree and climbed up as fast as he could. When he was little way above the ground Mir. Owl bounced upon his back, cry ing in his deepest voice, "All right, partner; I have him fast This frightened Judge Bear so much that he fell right out of the tree on the ground, almost squashing Mir. Wildcat and Mir. Owl who were underneath him. Then Judge Bear arose and tore through the bushes like train of cars, for getting in his fright all about seeing the moon over his right shoulder.
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with any glue In their composition should avoid warm water as you would the plague. But three of my men-foolhardy fellows ventured too near and toppled in."
 "Mercy." screamed Miss China Doll, "how excIting Did the poor dears drown?" No" rejoined the Colonel, you couldn't drown a wooden soldier if you were to try ever so hard. Poor fellows! A fearful feet mean fearful fate-oyertook them, how ever The warm water melted the glue that fastened their feet to the little round disks on which they stand, and when we fished the fellows out they couldn't stand up; and am afraid they never will be able to walk again. unless our oemmander-in- chief, Andy-you know we're called the Andy Light [ Infantry-should take enough interest in their case to have 'em repaired"
 Dear. me-" thought Andy, with pang of remorse, 'I'll mend the poor fellows the very first chance I get. I never thought that wooden soldiers might have feelings"
 But you haven't told us how you lost your arm,, cried Miss China Doll.
 "Oh, yes," replied the Colonel, with that i easy, indifferent manner all great heroes as- ssume. Tt was really very trifing mat ter. We had. just reached the top of the Doersill range of mountains when we were surprised by sudden attack on the part of the wild animal. Before had chance to order a charge the beast seized me in his short teeth and began tossing me in the air and then catching me-"
 How horrible!' cried Miss Waxie.
 "Of course, my men did what they could to effect a rescue" went on the Colonel. But with one blow of his paw the beast had knocked my entire company fiat on their backs and senseless. In the course of his savage enslaughts the animal bit of my right arm. After a while he got tired of tossing me about and ran away
 What kind of an animal was it?" asked Miss China Doll
 ..It was one of the canine species" replied the Colonel. land one of the most ferocious rvecimens have ever seen"
 .why. that must have been my fox ter Tier Tags!% broke In Andy, with . laugh.
 The Colonel looked up. and turned very sale under hls red painted cheeks.
 ..Bless Rel:' he muttsred. nsrvously. "My essrs densssita hs beSss. bewinE ierkIly ts
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 One evening as he was starting out on search for something good to eat, MT. Wild cat met Mir Owl MT. Owl was also in search of something nice for his supper, and after they had talked for while, they concluded it would be a good thing for them to be partners, as both hunted at night.
 We ought to do a great deal better to- gether than either of us alone," said Mir. Owl
 "We should catch more game than we could eat agreed Mr. Wildcat.
 When I am hunting" said MT. Owl, 'I find animals in the trees that run down to the ground and hide in the bushes so can not get at them. Now, you could catch them as they come down to the ground Yes" said Mir. Wildcat. "and when am hunting find birds on the ground that fly into the trees, so that I can't get at them, for when climb down after them they fly to another tree. Now, you could catch them
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A TALENTED LITTLE BOY.

 Master Robert Bruns, little child but years old. son of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Bruins. of Alameda, Cal, is, perhaps, the latest and most wonderful musical phenomenon. This little babe possesses a true ear for music, and his talent for harmony enables him to render accurately the most difficult selections handled by trained voices. The grand composition of Gauls Holy City, is given by this gifted child in perfect tone and without the loss of note
 The little fellow showed his marveious gift as soon as he could lisp word. when about 10 months old.
 His parents are not willing to exhibit tho boy before the public, and really seek to prevent his development in this way, fear. ing his organization, which is the mose delicate. nervous character, may bec6mo permanently injured.
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"It's this way" explained the camel, when the two had shaken hands, or paws. ''The tin mouse was in our class at the Geological College. That old lummox of giraffe was a freshman when the rest of us were sopho- mores. So, of course, we're bound to see mousie win for the sake of class spirit" "of course,' cried Andy, growing inter ested.
 Just then a shot was heard, and Andy, with the others, rushed to the track, for the race was on.
 It certainly was crawl" they came along so slowly. The giraffe was slightly in the lead when they came near to where Andy stood
 Suddenly the lion stepped to the edge Of the track and began dropping little white squares along the way. Then he went bacx and took his place again behind Andy What were those things you just put OH the track?' asked Andy.
 Han sandwiches" replied the lion, with a grin. Just you wait till the racers get up to them and see what happens"
 They had not long to wait, for even hug dred yard crawl does not last for ever.
 The tin mouse, dccidely in the rear, plodded along bravely. while the clumsy giraffe, with his stupid, smiling face, kept gaining with every inch.
 When the first sandwich was reached, however, his eyes lit up with gentle joy and he stopped to eat. Immediately all his friends yelled at him to go on, but he only went on eating the faster.
 Then some one called out, Foul! a foulv The giraffe raised his head for moment ''Fowl? No, only ham," he murmured, and then went on eating.
 As the tin mouse crossed the line a win. ner, terrific hubbub arose, the like of which was never heard outside of a menag- erie. The noise seemed to blend into one piercing. increasing scream and-Andy sud denly awoke and sat up In bed, to hear the : o'clock whistle at neighboring factory still blowing. W
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as they fly up into the trees."
 "Just so V said Mir Owl and they agreed

as they fly up into the trees."
 Just so," said Mir. Owl, and they agreed to start that very night.
 The night was very dark, and it was rain ing heavily when MT. Owl and Mir. Wildcat began to hunt. Both Owls and Wildcats can see in the dark, but neither can see very well when the rain is falling, for their eyes get moist and misty, just like grandpa's spectacles when he enters warm room after being out in the cold. They hunted and hunted. MT. Owl flying among the tree tops, while Mr. Wildcat searched among the bushes. At Inst MT. Wildcat saw something move ahead of him, and he knew that he had found some game. IL was Judge Bear, who was waiting for the weather to clear
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Here Is a picture of one of the Admirals who served so galiantlys in oursnavy, and won so many victories over the sEnglish, French and Algerians. The artist has left his face blank, so you can name him after your favorite admiral who served in the wars of 17T6. 1s12 or 1865. See If you can draw
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The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-07
Unsuccessful Attempt of Bandits.

An unsuccessful attempt was made to hold up and rob the little town of Queen City, sixteen miles south of Teyarkana, April 25, by five masked men. The men went to the shingle mill of c. l.. Cabe, which was in charge of Night Watchman King. They covered him with pistols and disarmed him 4 tramp named Woods was sleeping at the mill The men told King and Woods that they were going to tie them to the railroad track and then capture the night policeman and rob the town King and Woods were taken to the track, but while the robbers were getting the ropes ready broke away Woods was shot twice by the culprits and is dead, Citizens were attracted hy the shoot- ing and after a pitched battle the robbers took to the woods.
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The Conway Democrat felici- tates itself over the prospect of say ing the state $Io,ooo by reason of the agitation of the capitol archi- tect tee matter. A saying of any sun, we cannot help believing, obtained at the expense ot the bro Ken iaith oi the state is not ot ov- srwhelming value. We are per saaded our contemporary has not lrrevocably committed itself to the theory that any saving to the state IS to be commended however SC cured. Helena World.
 We understand there was no contract to pay Mann 5 per cent. He agreed to take whatever was reasonable and customary, but shargsd 5 per cent: The legisla- !are hses the pay at 4 per cent. Where is the broken faith"f We oelieve that the agitation caused The reduction and that the reduc- flon was just.
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A dispatch from Washington says that number of Democratic senators and representatives have about completed arrangements to visit the Philippines. The party which will sail on the United States transport Engless, from New York, for Manila, the latter part of June consists of Senators Bacon of Georgia, Harris of Kansas and Turner of Washington. and Rep resentatives Smith of Illinois, Gaines of Tennessee, Mercer oi Nebraska, McCleary of Minnesota, Dinsmore of Arkansas, DeArmond ot Missouri, and Burleson of Tex as. The party will be gone about tour months.
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There is great excitement i'll Texas over the recent oil develop ments. Ten wells are spouting oil near Beaumont and others are ex- pected to begin to flow ill a few days. They are prospecting ill many parts of the state. The ex- citement is spreading to other states and prospecting is going on. Arkansas is excited and has pros pectors boring holes in the ground in parts of the state. The earth will be bored as full of holes as sitter bottom.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-07
NEWS OF ARKANSAS.
Governor Releases Bondsmen.

Gov. Davis last week granted re- lief to s. R. George, John Cravens. and Nick Kyle, of Bonneville. sure ties on the bail bond of c. c. Smith for $500. He also relieved J. B. Ed wards. II. T. Hampton and w. D Mcintosh of d 5000 peace bond. In the early part of 1899, at Paris. To. gan county, one W. D. McInturf was placed under S1 1000 bonds to keep the peace toward one Chas. Anderson, Edwards and Hampton and his wife, Laura G. MeInturf, be- ing sureties. Edwards wife and Mrs. Mclnturf were sisters. It was but short while before McInturf violated the peace bond and in Aug nst, 1899, judgment for l,0f0 was given against the sureties, Mrs, Me lnturf being released by reasou of her ccverture. Afterward McInturf was indicted for perjury alleged to have been committed in the first trial before the justice of the peace when he was put under the peace bond In the third trial for perjury, one Wm. Westmoreland being q witness against them, Mclnturf was ac- quilted A feud was the result ot this trial and a few days later, in January, 1900, Mclntlirf wus killed by ,Westmoreland. He was arrested and bound over to the grand jury
 The only witness to the shooting was one c. c. Smith, resident of Indian Territory, and he was placed ill jail so he co9,ld be found when 'the trial was called, Georoc Kyle and Cravens took pity on Smith and signed $500 bond for his release Smith immediately skipped out and has not been seen since. At the trial Wcstmoreland was convicted of murder in the second degree ane sentenced to 2l years, which he Is now serving, though his case is in supreme court. In January, 1901, judgment was rendered against George, Kyle and Craycns for the $500 bond, but Kyle and Crayens have left the state, making George liable for the entire bond.
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Reduced Rates.

For the following occasions the St. l.. I. M. & s. Ky. will sell re- turn tickets at one third fare on the certificate plan:
 Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas, Texark- ana, Ark, June 25. Limit of cer- tifcate, June 2S.
 Southern Baptist Convention, New Orleans, May 9 to I6, one fare plus E. for round trip. On sale May 7 and 8. Return limit May 20.
 Trienniel conclave, Knights Templar, Louisville, Ky, August P to 3I, one fare plus S2 for round trip. On sale Aug. 24 to 26. Return limit Sept. ?.
 International convention Baptist Young Peoples Union of America, at Chicago, July 25 to 2S, one fare plus S2 for round trip. Tickets on sale July B to 25, good for return until July 30. Extension to Aug ust 3I for fee of 50 cents.
 For the Pan-American Expo sition at Buffalo, N. Y., the Iron Mountain By, will sell round trip tickets from Conway for S4I.Io.
 J. w. JAMES, Local Agt.
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Headquarters United Sons of Confederate Veterans, Army of the Trans Mississippi Department.- General Order No. A.
 Complying with the requirements of the general constitution of U. $. c. ", the following general order IS hereby issued. to-wit: Commanders of all camps of the IT. s. c. V. with in the trans Mississippi department, including all territory west of the Mississippi save Louisiana, are or dered to call their camps together without delay and elect delegates and d sponsor to the next annual na- tional encampment to be held In the city of Memphis. Tenn, on May 2Sth to June l, 1901
 Division and brigade command CTS of the different states, territories and brigades of this department are commanded to be present with their staff at said reunion and appoint q sponsor to represent their respective states or brigade districts at said re- union. They are also ordered to is- sue and cause to be published throughout their respective com mands an order similar in suh- stance to the above. Full inform ation as to how to form camp may be obtained by applying to these headquarters. Towns and cities that have not camp are asked to organize at once and be represented at said national convention.
 Veterans are asked to urge their sons and grandsons to form camps without delay. It must be firmly understood that no camps delegates will be seated at this reunion unless it pays to Gen Biscoe Henderson, commander in chief, at Louisville Nv, it's annual dues, 10 cents ps capita, for all of its comrades,
 Ry order of Brant Kirk,
 Lieut. Gen in Command.
 By Felix D. Robertson, Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff.
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On Thursday Gov. Davis ap- pointed the following gentlemen as capitol commissioners, subject to confirmation by the joint assem- ply; Thos, Cox, Dardanelle'J F.. Martin, Conway; N. w. Norton, Forrest City; Ex-Gov. J. P. Eagle, Little Rock. So far as we know these are all good men. We are especially pleased with the ap- pointment of MT: Martin. He is a practical business nan of large ex- perience and will watch closely the interests of the state.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-07
Officers Chosen.

At the annual meeting of the Ark ansas Federation of Women's Clubs held at Pine Bluff, Mrs. L. R. Tru lock was chosen president, Mrs. Vim NJ. Neal, Helena, first vice president Mrs, ?, D. Scott, Van Buren, second vice president; Mrs. P. Dowdy Searcy, recording secretary; Mrs. F NJ, Williams, Hot Springs, cores, ponding secretary; Mrs. J K Barnes, Fort Smith, treasurer; Mrs Joseph Frauenthal, Conway, audi tor The next meeting will be held at Fort Smith in April, 1909.
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Chaffee on the subject in acord ance with orders previously issued Gen. Chaffee will relieve Gen Mac Arthur of the command of the mili- tary forces in the Philippines on June 30, and the present expectation is that a general civil government will be established in the archipelago about that time.
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Arkansas Soldiers Promoted.

Among the 5SS lieutenants recent ly named for promotion was includ- .d the following from Arkansas rillman Campbell, Augusta; Solo mon Jeffers, Mulberry; Robert W, Reynolds, Lake Village; J. NJ. kel- SO, Jr., Magnolia: J. L. Long, Sprindale. John W. Ward, Fort smith; Walter c. Hudson, Pine Bluff.
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There will be eight graduates in the Conway public school this ses- sion, as follows: Carrah Dell Bolding, Cecil Harrod Dickerson, John Singleton Donnell, Daniel o. Harton, IT,, Claud Leigh, Lucy Livingston, Frank w. Mitchell, Hester Wilcox.
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The legislature has passed law which authorizes the circuit judge to appoint stenographer who shall receive SI ,ooo per year. The counties composing the district are; Arkansas, Monroe, Faulkner, Lon oke and Prairie.
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The man, Callahan, arrested and tried at Omaha as one of the kid nappers of young Cudahy was ac- quilted by a jury, but the judge before whom the case was tried be- lieved the man was guilty and up braided the jury.
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Beryl.

Weather dry, needing rain. Cotton planting about over. Bad stands of corn are reported. The fruit crop is assured. Small grain is looking we'll. Rev. J. M. C. Vaughter, of Con- way, preached all interesting ser- mon at Mt. Olive Sunday.
 Col. J. G. B. Simms, of Con- way, delivered an interesting 1ec- ture to the Sunday school at Mt Olive Sunday morning.
 Wiley Cox and family were here Saturday and Sunday visiting MT. Clarke Wilkerson.
 w. R. McHenry, road overseer of Dist. No. 5 is working the Con way and Beebe road this week by this place.
 There is a telephone line being built this week from Fl Paso to Vilonia. Why not continue the line via Beryl to Conway?
 The Mt. Olive grave yard was nicely cleaned off last Tuesday. A large crowd was present and as- sisted i'll the work ill the afternoon. The ladies decorated the graves
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Ladies, Have You Seen

Or heard of Solid Cuevee Silver Tableware? This is the new metal that is rapidly superseding sterling silver for spoons, knives, forks and other tableware. It is exactly the same metal through and through, has no plating to wear off, looks just like sterling silver, is harder and will wear longer. It costs about one-sixth as much. It is not for sale in stores, but every lady in this vicinity can obtain a set of these Solid Cuevee Silver Teaspoons, warranted to wear for twenty-five years, without paying a cent. Write for this free offer at once, before 1t is withdrawn. QUA KER VALLEY MFG. Co.,, Morgan and Harrison Sts., Chicago.
 r. S.-Cut this notice out and return it with your request. This is impOrtant.
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Volunteers Royalty Received.

Seven members of the Thirty third volunteer infantry returned April 9 fo Fort Smith, and were given rousing reception They are: Walter Graham, George Shib- ley, Joe Parker and Tony Eher- hardt, Fort Smith; Tom F. Dildy, Chas. Reynolds and Robt. E. Cooper, Huntington.
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same.

Twelve hundred machinists went ont on a strike May I, at Buffalo, N. Y. to secure nine hour day at present pay. It is expected.that this strike will spread until the whole United States and Canada is
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the senate

Minister Conger has arrived from China and is now at his home ill Iowa His friends are urging him to make the race for governor ot that state and he is inclined to do
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-07
President Mckinley is being re-
 ;,,ed with marked distinction as he masses through the South on his .o,,r across the continent.

The appropriation bill as passed carries Sso, GOO for the rebuilding of +be Deaf Mute Institute instead of sr1o.ooo as at first prosposed by the senate.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-07

We now have law to prevent agents from selling lightning rods, steel ranges, clocks, pumps, car riages and vehicles unless they first procure a license from the county clerk, paying $2oo for the
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-07
Overseer McCarty Killed.

Andrew McCartv, oversecr of a plantation near Helena, was shot and fatally wounded by two negroes, Andrew Ball and an unknown. Me Carty undertook to suppress d ditii- cultv that was in progress between some negroes when he was shot by Ball and the other negro three times. Both of the murderers es capped.
 Chas. Brown and E, l.. Conley, president and cashier respectively of the First National Bank of Van eouver, Wash. committed suicide by shooting themselves with a revolver Both men had been speculating in stocks, and wrecked the bank of which they were officers. They went to a point a few m.les from town, where their bodies were found. Both men used the same weapon.
 Adit. Gen Corbin authorizes the statement that no material changes will be made in ihe army in the Philippines until after the war de- parsment has heard from Gen
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Session Closed.

The annual session of the Ark ansas Eclectic Medical Society closed at Little Rock on the 18th. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; President, R. L. Smith, Russelkille; first vice president, c. F. Heffington, Corley second vice president, J. W. Lewis, Drakes: corresponding secretary, Y, J. Daniels, Magazine; recording see= retary, !. L. Vail, Little Rock treas urer, c. F. Pierce, North Little Rock
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Charged With Bigamy,

Dr. NJ l.. Collins, alias Wiley Johnson, was arrested at Van Buren on a warrant charging him with mgamy, A brother of the dos: tor reported him to the officers, ana new Collins claims his hr9ther has seven living wives
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The first game of the Southern L ague was between Little Rock and Memphis. the former winning hy I score of 6 to 1.
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James Haney, of Bentonville, a noted Odd Fellow, is dead iis was b3 years of age
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