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The Conway log cabin., 1901-04-30
Murdsrers Escape Tail.

Jordan Bell, the negro wife mur- dcrcr. who was sentenced to be hung on the 26th of October last, and whose case was taken to the supreme court, and there reversed and re- handed to the Desha circuit court for d new trial, and Peter Strind- gins, another negro, who killed an old negro about two weeks ago, b-eke jail at Arkansas City on the Sth inst. These were tlte only two prisoners in the jail, and they had been placed in the hallway of the cage They made their escape by lifting the iron door from its hinges with a broom and nails and going out through hole in the cell ing
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that persuant to an or. der and decree of the Faulkner Chancerv Court made and entered March 27, 1901 in certain cause tNo. 19S) therein pending, wherein Ida E. rranenthai IS plaintiff and $. NJ, Apple and Mat ue NJ Apple are defendants, as the same ap. pears on page S4 of chaueery court record No q 9i Q, sad ,a county, will proceed on Monday. May lS, ioi, between the hours prescribed for judi Faulkner county, Arkansas, to offer for sale at pubic outery to the highest bidder to satisfy said decree, the following real estate situated in Faulkner county, Arkansas, to-wit:
 Lots number one, two. three and four all in block number sixty fo1D in the Boulevard addition to the Town of Conway in Faulkner county, Arkansas, to satisfy the terms of said decree. Terms Of sale; On credit of three. months, purchaser to give bond with approded security, bearing interest al the rate of ten per cSnt per annuin from date until paid. and fen VII VII oe retained on the property sold tc secure the payment ofthe purchase money.
 NJ. (, VAUGHrRR iosT Commissioner in Chancery
 SAM FRAuESrHAL, Sol for Plaintiff
 April IS, 1901.
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Educational Notice.

The following notice has beer sent out by the department of edu cation at Little Rock:
 "In accordance with the provis ions of recent act of the genera assembly, the following changes are made ill the time tor making school reports:
 CT. Directors must take the enumeration between the Ist ant 2oth of July.
 "2 Directors must file annua reports with county examiner or or before the 2oth of July.
 B. County examiner must filt his report with the state superin tendent on or before the 10th O. August.
 "A. County examiner must filt his enumeration report with the county clerk on or before the roth of August.
 $. The state apportionment will be made on the first Monday i'll September, upon the enumera- ton of 1901, instead of that ot 1900, as heretofore.
 Tn accordance with the pro- visions of another act of the gener. al assembly, directors are required to file their reports of the annual school meeting with the county clerk within twenty days after the school meeting"
The Conway log cabin., 1901-04-30
Tuesdays Ball Game.

A large crowd witnessed the bal gamebetween the Hendrix College and Conway teams at East End Park Tuesday afternoon. The game re. suited in victory for the college men, with a score of 6 to 8, though it was hotly contested throughout Good playing was done on both sides and with little more prac. tice they can put up very inter esting game. They will play again next Monday (April 2e) af- ternoon.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-04-30
< 1IssHS CURE FOR N, A CURES WHERE ALI ELSE FAILS. CT
 Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use To ES in time Sold by druggists. e1 CONSUMPTION

Dr. F. B. Stobaugh and son were here Wednesday, having just returned from visit to Harrison, Ark. He reports that town on quite a boom, but the objection he would have to 1t as a place of residence is the prevalence of pneumonia there.
 Paine & Go. groceries are the very best that can be obtained on any market and we can fill your orders completely, as we have the best assorted stock in the city. Call phone No. and give your or ders, which will be greatly appre- ciated. I4tf
 Ed Erbacher has contracted to work in Potts & Akines butcher shop. He is one of the first butch CTS of Conway and is thoroughly acquainted with every detail of the business. Customers will be pleas ed to know that MT. Erbacher has accepted this place.
 Miss Jeanette Alexander arrived Wednesday from Quincy, Ill.,, to visit for time her sister, Mrs. w. R. Sturgiss, who resides a few miles southwest of town. This young lady was here last year and made many friends, who will be pleased to again welcome her.
 Miss Gertie Douglass gave par ty Thursday night to a number of her friends. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and con versation. Miss Gertie proved her self a charming hostess and the time passed away all too soon for those present. Refreshments were served ill two courses.
 Our attention has been called to a copy of the Sunday Republic of St. Louis, which contains half tone portraits of Miss Ruth Ste plan and five other Arkansas beau ties. We mention Miss Ruth spe- cially, because her home is in this county. She is a beautiful young lady and the accomplished teacher of articulation in the Deaf Mute Institute at Little Rock.
 Capt. w. w. Martin, the road commissioner, returned "Wednesday from trip around to the various road districts. He reports consid- erable work being done and that generally the people are pleased with the workings of the system. He says so much money had to be paid out for suitable tools this year that they will not make the pro gress that will be made ill future years.
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Lost or Stolen.
ternoOIl

From me in Conway on Tuesday the 23rd inst, a long back pocket book containing about S5.oo i'll money and a number of railroad passes. These latter cannot be us- ed by another but are quite valua- ble to me. Any one finding same please return to Jno. c. B. Simms of Conway or to me.
 BISHOP BROWN,
 Little Rock, Ark.
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DOES TT PAY TO Buy CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all right, but you want something that will relieve and cure the more severe and danger ous results of throat and lung troubles. What shall you do2 Go to warmer and more regular eli mate? Yes, if possible; if not pos sible for you, then in either case take the ONLY remedy. that has been introduced in all civilized countries with success i'll severe throat and lung troubles, Boschee' s German Syrup" It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays inflammation, causes easy expec- toration, gives a good nights rest, and cures the patient. Try ONE bottle. Recommended many years by all druggists in the world. For sale by all druggists.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-04-30
Sentenced to Twenty Years.

Will Walker, colored, who mur- dered his mother-in-law and wound ed his wife in North Little Rock March 17th last, entered d plea of guilty when placed on trial last week and was sentenced to twenty two years in the penitentiary.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-04-30
Strawberries, the first of the sea-


 Strawberries, the first of the sea son, were being sold on our streets last "Wednesday by J. c. Higgs.
 Wash Cliburn has been licensed to run a shooting gallery i'll Andy Hess old shop on Front street. MT. and Mrs. James Ligon, the newly welded people, left last Wednesday morning for their flu ture home at Abilene, Tex. Miss Ola Shackleford, who has been boarding at Col. Simm's and attending Central College has gone to her home i'll South Arkansas. George Briant, salesman foi M. M. Harrell x Co.,, who has been sick for several days, has just gone to his home at Hope, Ark. County Judge w. H. Duncan was out couple of days on the roads of the county with Capt. w. w. Martin, returning Wednesday. County Examiner J. w. White has finished his school at Cato and will teach this summer at Cadron Gap. He expects to move to this city.
 H. P. Thompson, of near Woes ter, was here Wednesday and Thursday with corn for sale. A farmer with corn for sale is all right.
 Miss Alice Maddox entertained number of her young friends at a party Thursday evening at the res idence ot MT. and Mrs. $. C.. Smith.
 Paving has been done on the sidewalk on Front street during the past few days, this almost com p1eting the sidewalk to Hendrix College.
 Dr. and Mrs. Louis Ragsdale, of Pottsville, were here Thursday wis iting the family of Dr. J. s. Wes- terfeld. They went from here to visit friends i'll Texas.
 Sam Heiligers has sold the lots across the street immediately in front of his residence to Amos Hal ter, who will build a handsome cottage upon 1t soon.
 Charley Paine, constable of Un- ion township, brought ill Sue Johnson, col, charged with grand larceny and held to the grand jury. Susie gave boud for S2oo.
 An enjoyable dance was given at the house of Jas. McCook, war den of one of the convict camps on the river, last Thursday night. Several from Conway attended.
 The annual school election of di- rectors and to vote on a school tax will be held at every school district on the third Saturday in May. Go out and express your sentiments.
 E. w. Can't and l.. E. Beard have formed partnership for the purpose of sprinkling the streets. The town has been canvassed and we understand enongh i'll subscrip- tions has been secured to insure the sprinkling.
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Badly Crushed.

W. J. Marshall, railroad con ductor, living at Van Buren, had both feet badly crushed at Sallis, I. T. He attempted to cross the track by crawling under car, when the train started up and caught him.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-04-30
Three Engines for Sale.

l have for sale at bargain on terms to suit the purchaser, three steam engines in good condition. Two of these engines are 20 H. P. each and the other is 25 H. P. Also one Kingsland & Douglass saw-rig and one frst-class wood lathe. Address or call on me at Conway, Ark.
 7tf H. l.. THOMPSON.
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Filed Articles of Incorporation.

The Choctaw Oil Company, head quarters at Fort Smith, has filed ar ticles of incorporation with the sec retary of state The capital stock is S1OO,O00, of which $lO,0o0 has been paid in. The company pro poses to develop the oil and gas ter. ritory tributary to Fort Smith.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-04-30
LOCAL NOTES.

Cotton is selling for and 6A The long yellow days are almost here.
 This is a good time to drown fishing worms.
 The Hendrix students declamated last Tuesday.
 J. s. Tucker was here Thursday from Greenbrier.
 I. $. Wofford was here Tuesday from Greenbrier.
 A. I. Julian, of Greenbrier, was in town Thursday.
 James Fleming was here We'd nesday from Holland.
 Eupion Oil makes clear, steady light. Buy it at Menty's. 3tf
 Burn Eupion Oil-the safest and best. For sale by c. N. Menty & Go. 3tf
 Dr. ]. E. McMahan, of Kendall, was pleasant caller last Wednes- day.
 Herby Moore and wife now re- side in this city at the Smyers place.
 Mrs. John R. Wright, of Cam den is visiting the family of Dr. A. E. Moore.
 Paine & Go. for Elgin butter crackers, cheese straws and fine able cakes. I4tf
 Philip Yeager has become the father of fine girl. She arrived Wednesday.
 D. o. Harton has been doing considerable fencing around his residence lot.
 Go to Paine & Co., for the purest, freshest and best groceries. Tele- phone No. 8. I4tf
 This is ideal weather for the tramp. He will begin his migra- ton to the north.
 Thomas Markham, mail agent, came up Thursday for few hours during his lay off.
 Mrs. E. ]. McCracken and Miss Elzie Benton, of Greenbrier, were in town Thursday.
 Mir. Gordon, travelling represen- tative of Carl & Tobey, Little Rock, was in town Thursday. He resides at Morrilton.
 The dollar pitcher and the checker player are now in the height of their glory.
 Hogs are getting very scarce in this city. Only an isolated one can be occasionally seen.
 More residences for rent are needed in this city. We do not know of one that can be had.
 Miss Sadie Nixon, of Morrilton, who has been visiting Miss Bertha Paine, returned Thursday to her home.
 A dance at the Paine residence was enjoyed by quite large num- Der of the young folks on Wednes- day night.
 "Uncle" Johnny Blair returned Thursday from trip to Texas, where he visited his son, Dr. J. c. Blair, at Kerens, Texas.
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Rnahed the liz ,s.

Assistant Postmaster spolfor9. at Stamps, is under arrest, charged with tampcring with the mails. \ man named Bass, mailed ! cheek at Stamps fer $45 and t was stolen. When arrested Spoflord acSnogl- edged stealing the check ard cash ing t al Camdcn-
 A. \. Morris, merchant at Fl Dorado, was killed in a runaway.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
Society's Doings.

After the officers hop tonight, Mrs.
Lloyd, wife OF Lieut. -Comdr. +. Lloy d
Jr., U. s. NJ, will give dinner party at
her home in the Naval Academy in
honor Of their guest, Mr.. Dick, of New
York.
There will be an officers hop at the
Naval Academy tonight. at which num-
ber of out-of town guests are expected to
be present. The officers hops are al
ways better attended than the cadet hops
and supper is usually served.
Mrs. Anna Burton letters gave cadet
tea this afternoon at her residence Col
lege Avenue and Prince George street.
The guest of honor was Miss Pray. of
California, who is visiting Mrs. letters.
A large number OF the younger set were
in attendance. The tea was beautifully
appointed. and Mrs. Jeffers. the charm
ing hostess she always is. entertained in
her own inimicable style.
Mrs. William c. Ridout, wife of DR..
Ridout, gave beautiful reception yester-
day afternoon at her home on Duke OF
Gloucester street. Mrs. Ridout was as
sisted in receiving by her daughter. Mrs.
Lyon OF Howard County, Miss Perkins,
Mrs. Fell and Mrs. Colahan. The re-
ception was largely attended by naval
officers and their wives and daughters,
and residents of the city
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
PRESENTED WITH A SWORD.
Warrant Maohinist John b. Busch Honored
BY His Shipmates

Mr. John Ii. Husch. warrant machin,
ist at the United States Naval Academy,
who recently passed successful exami
nation for warrant officer. was yesterday
evening presented with handsome sword
and belt by the crew at the Naval Acad.
emy. The presentation speech was made
by John NJ. Schwallenberg, and was re-
spondsd TO with much feeling by Mr..
Busch. The sword is handsomely made
The Toledo blade is beautifully carved
in designs OF stars. eagles and dolphins.
On one side is engraved the following
Presented TO John H. Busch by his
shipmates at the u. 5. Naval Academy. Z"
The hilt is OF fish skin. mounted with
gold rope, and is in the shape of cable.
On the hilt is an eagle and thirteen stars.
The grip is a dolphin head. The scab-
bard is also very handsome. and con-
tains hooks with twists of gold rope
Around the end OF the scabbard is curled
a dolphin's head in gold, Mr.. Busch is
very popular among his shipmates, and
the presentation of the sword is an evil
dence OF good fellowship.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
School Notes

Work is progressing in all departments
OF the public school. The pupils have
gotten down to hard study and enter
into the work with zest
: There is friendly rivalry for marks
and class standing, and the attendance
IS very good barring few absences
caused by sickness among children of a
few families represented at the school.
Yesterday in a spelling match at the
school in Grade 3, A.. Miss Brady teach
er. Richard Knight stood throughout the
match of 1919 words, and most of them
difficult for children of his age. Richard
is very bright boy, and as he only en-
tered school in October, his work has
been remarkable. The little fellow spelled
all the class down, not missing single
word.
The Manual Training Department is
doing good work, some of the children
manifest great interes. in the weaving,
folding, cutti0g and carving.
The two newly appointed teachers will
enter upon their duties Monday One
will act principally in the capacity of
teacher in higher mathematics in the
Ninth Grade, and the other will assist
The principal in his Office work, do the
typewriting and act as substitute. Both
will relieve over crowded classes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
Academy of Music.

Mr. Joseph Jefferson, the Dean of the
American stage, comes to the Academy
OF Music, Baltimore, next week His
repertory as usual includes the familiar
"Rip Van Winkle" on Monday, Tues
day and Thursday evenings and We'd
nesday and Saturday matinees; "The
Rivals" on Wednesday and Friday even
ings; on Saturday evening his double bill
Cricket on The Heart and "Lend
me Five Shillings."
1t will be welcome news to thousands
of Mr.. Jefferson's admirers to know that
he is in splendid health and strength and
good for many years OF active work. His
supporting company this season is an ex-
cellant one and includes Folliott Paget.
Blanche Bender, Georgia Mendum, Dolly
Madison, Jessie Sweet, Myrtle MoGrain,
Boyd Putnam, John Jack. Joseph Jeffer-
son, Jr., Henry L. Keane, William Win
ter Jefferson, George Denham, Henry
Odlin and others What more can be
said about Mr.. Jefferson than is contain
ed in the above? Present indications
point to large audiences during Mr.. Jeff.
erson's engagement. Mail orders will re
ceive prompt attention. Seats on sale
Thursday at prices ranging from $500 to
20 cents,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF NAVY.
Recommendations For The Naval Academy
Wants The Number Of Cadets
Increased-The Age
Limit OF The
Cadets,

The report of the Secretary OF the
Navy for the year ended June 3oth last
has been completed for transmission 20
the President. Regarding the Naval
Academy the Secretary says
Favorable consideration is invited to
the report OF the Board OF Visitors to this
Institution and TO its recommendations
81. That the title OF 'midshipman,
which is full of historic associations, be
restored and substituted for naval cadet. /.
~. That the probationary course tor
naval cadets be reduced"
Also to the repor; OF the Chief of the
Bureau OF Steam Engineering and to its
recommendations
"I. Tha; an engineering experimental
laboratory be established at the Naval
Academy for the use Of the cadets in
their studies.
~. That a post graduate course Of
instruction in engineering be authorized.
Also to the reports OF the Chief Of the
tendent OF the Naval Academy and TO
their recomme mendations
al. That no cadet shall hereafter be
appointed whose age is under Is or over
IS on October Ist OF the year OF entrance
to the Naval Academy.
"2. That the salaries OF the civilian
professors at the Naval Academy be re-
vised.
"3. That training vessel be built for
the Naval Academy sufficiently large to
accommodate the entire corps OF cadets.
The Secretary recommends that the
number OF cadets at the Naval Academy
be increased 50 per cent, as recon-
mended by the General Board, and that
there be appointed annually by the Presi-
dent ten at large. Upon recommended
ton of the Superintendent of the Naval
Academy the department decided, in the
interest Of the convenience OF candidates
for admission as we'll as of the Govern
ment, to have examinations for admis-
sion to this institution conducted by the
Civil Service Commission at or near the
homes OF the candidates Instead of at the
Naval Academy as heretofore. The
wishes of the department were cordially
acquesced in by the Civil Service Com
mission, and this new method OF exami.
nation has been put in operation with
succe ssful results.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
An English Author Wrote :

"No shade, no shine. no fruit, no flow.
ers, no leaves,-November' Many
Americans would add no freedom from
eata,,k, which is so aggravated during
this month that it becomes constantly
troublesome. This is abundant proof
that catarrh is a constitutional disease.
Il is related to scrofula and consumption.
being one OF the wasting diseases. Hood 5
Sarsaparilla has shown that what is capa-
BILE OF eradicating scrofula, completely
cures catarrh and taken in time prevents
consumption. We cannot see how any
sufferer can put of taking this medicine.
in view of the widely published record of
its radical and permanent cures. 1t is
undoubtedly Americas Greatest Medi-
cine for Americas Greatest Disease
Catarrh.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
South River BRIDGE.

South River bridge is still innpassa-
bic Cat the draw, and greatly hinders
trafci in the lower sections of the county.
Gen. George n. Steuart who travels the
road frequently said to a CAPITAL re.
porter yestarday that i, took him three
hours and 20 minutes to cross the bridge
yesterday afternoon Gen. Steuart speaks
very highly of Joe Stailings and the three
men who manage the scow and convey
passengers from one side of the draw to
the other, and says they do the best they
can under the circumstances. 1t is hoped
the repairs to the bridge will be complet-
ed before the Christmas holidays wher
the roads are so much used.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
Strikes A Rich Find.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debili
ty," writes +. j. Green. of Lancaster
N. H., "No remedy helped me until
began using Electric Bitters, which die
me more good than all the medicines
ever used. They have also kept my wife
in excellent health tor years. She say:
Electric Bilters are just splendid for ie
male troubles; that they are a grand ton
ic and invigorator for weak, run dowr
women. No other medicine can take it.
place in our family" Try them. Only
so cents. Satisfaction guaranteed BY
Feldmeyer Bros. City Druggist.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16

Market street where it intersects Glou.
cester street has been raised considera-
bly, by the lowering in the grade of the
latter street. The rise where these streets
ntersect is from foot TO fourteen inches
and the street still remains closed to traf-
fic much to the inconvenience of those
who are compelled to drive arosnd sever.
al blocks out OF their way. The grading
of Market street at this point should be
done at an early date, as the closing oi
the street greatly hinders the delivery oi
goods to residents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16
A Village Blacksmith Saved His Little
Sons life

Mr.. H. H. Black, the well-known viii
lage blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sulli-
van Co., N. Y, says: "Our little son,
FIVE wears old, has always been subject
10 Group, and so bad have the attacks
been that we have feared many times
that he would die. We have had the
doctor and used many medicines, but
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is now our
sole.reliance. 1t seems to dissolve the
touch mucus and by giving frequent dos
es when the croupy symptoms appear
we have found that the dreaded Group it
cured before it gets settled" There is
no danger in CIV ing this remedy for is
contains no opium or other injurious
drug and may be given as confidently to
babe as to an adult. For sale by Feld-
meyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-16


Transfers of Property at The Court House
During The Past Week.
DEEDS
Ssebobm, Augusta NJ. E. to Schulz.
VIM. A. lot in Eastport. Con. sI75.
King, Virginia to Gard ner. Cecilia A.
I24l acres in First district. Con ST.
46s.
Pinden. Robert NJ. to Pirdell. Mary
F.. property in Eighth disul t. Con
$500,
Simpson. Alice e, al to Buckly. Belle
F.. property iu Second district. Con.
$500.
Evans, Alex, Jr. to Evans Alex. prop
erty on Tabernacle street, Annapolis.
Cor. $500.
Hall. F. Waters. trustee. to Kennedy.
]. Hall, 10 interest in Weems farm.
Con s37I SO.
War6eld, Margaret E.. to Flanagan,
Dewitt { $50 acres in A. A. county.
Con 100.
Chesapeake and Columbia Investment
Company, to Smith Thos. W. property
in Arundel on-the Bay. Con. $40.
RELEASES
Alnut. Anna b., to Crane, w. c.
Glen Burnie S & L Asso.. to Brooks,
VIM. w.
Garter Jno. M. trustee to WArfeld
Launcelot.
Glen Burnie S. & L. Asso., to Snow
den, Thos.