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The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14
Needs Creek.
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Some prophecy for a bad crop this year.
 Farmers are up with their work and waiting for a good rain.
 Some hogs and cattle were bitten by a mad dog here last week, but later were killed.
 R. Glenn, of Greenbrier, was i'll our vicinity Sunday.
 MT. Young says he don't like the overseer's job very much.
 Miss Hattie Bailey made flying trip to Greenbrier Saturday.
 All day singing at Salem church the third Sunday in May. Every body invited to come and bring dinner.
 Mrs. Newberry died Tuesday, May I7, and was buried the Sth at Spring Hill cemetery. She leaves husband and two children to mourn her loss.
 J.J. Lowry and family went to Conway Tuesday.
 o. E. Surratt and R. M. Lowry  went to Conway Tuesday on busi- ness.
 Mrs. Cato is very i'll with pneu- monia and typhoid fever.
 Cotton is not looking very well owing to the cool weather.
 E. Loveless went to Little Rock this week with load of marketing. May 10.
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Public School Commencement.

The commencement exercises ot the Public High School began last Sunday with an appropriate and very able sermon on character building by Rev. J. B. Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist church at Morrilton. This gentleman was selected by the class because he was the pastor of the church i'll this city several years ago and known to be an able minister. A large concourse of people were out to hear the sermon at the new Methodist church. The building was we'll filled i'll the main church part and also ill the Epworth League room and the gallery. The sermon was pronounced an excellent one.
 Other exercises, mainly exam- nations, will go on until Friday which will be the big day, as the graduating exercises take place at that time.
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The city marshal requests Us to say that those borrowing tools from. the county are expected tC return them. There are some tools out of place now. Those having them are requested to re turn them at once, or sooner.
 The manager of the Merry-Go- Round announces that Monday and Monday nights and Saturday nights will be reserved for colored people. All the rest of the week will be for white people. At night the machine will start at 4 p. m. and close at TO p. 1n., sharp.
 D. Hamling, a substantial Ger man citizen living on the Hess place east of town, died May IA, at o'clock a. 1n., and on the fol lowing day was buried at the Cath olic cemetery i'll this city. He leaves some children, his wife having died a few years ago.
 A tramp stole a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. When he appeared ill court he explained that he saw in the advertisement that it was "easy to take,' so he took it. Discharged" said the judge "I will go and take some myself" It is easy to take and is perfect laxative. Sold by c. J. Hamilton.
 Dr. and Mrs. M. M. Inman, of | Ouitnlan, were here Monday after noon enroute to the State Medical Association at Hot Springs. This couple was married Monday before starting from Quitman. They were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. G. s. Brown while in this city and took supper with them.
 Miss Florence Newman, who has been a great sufferer from mus cular rheumatism, says Chamber lain's Pain Balm is the only reme- dy that affords her relief. Miss Newman is a much respected resi- dent of the village of Gray, N. Y., and makes this statement for the benefit of others similarly afflicted.
 This liniment is for sale by w. H. Martin x Go.
 Knightsville, Ind, April p, 'oS. Pepsin Syrup Co.,, Monticello, III.
 Gentlemen:-I have been sell ing Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin ever since it was first introduced to the trade. It is the best seller l ever had on my shelves and gives the best satisfaction to my custom CTS of anything I ever offered them. Where I sell it once they invariably return for more. As a laxative or as physic 1t is par eX- cellence, the most pleasant and satisfactory preparation have ever sold. Yours, G. H. CAME. Sold by C. I. Hamilton.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14
 Regular Team Won.

A highly exciting game of base ball was played at East End Park Monday afternoon between the Business Men" and the regular Conway team. The game resulted ill a victory for the regulars, with a score of 32 to IS.
 A large crowd witnessed the game from the new grand stand and cheered the many excellent plays. One of the features of the game was the sensational fielding and base-running of Doctor Han ner's bird dog, ''Jim.'' The game also developed the fact that the Regulars" would do we'll to take one or two of the Business Men on their team.
 The Conway team will play the Hendrix nine next Monday after
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant re- lief to corns and bunions. It's the greatest com fort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet, blisters, callous and sore spots. Aliens Foot Ease is certain cure for sweating, hot aching feet At all druggists and shoe stores 25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad- dress, Allen S. Olmstead, I.e Roy, N. Y.
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Beware of a Cough.

A cough is not a disease but a symptom. Consumption and bron- chitis, which are the most danger ous and fatal diseases, have for their first indication persistent cough, and if properly treated as soon as this cough appears are easily cured. Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully successful and gained it's wide rep utation and extensive sale by its success i'll curing the diseases which cause coughing. If it is not beneficial it will not cost you a cent. For sale by w. H. Martin & Go
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14

Those who left Monday evening for Hot Springs to attend the State Medical Association were: Dr. G.. $. Brown, Dr. J. s. Westerfeld and Dr. w. R. Greeson. Dr. Brown has a place on the program.
 Attorney J. c. Clark, of Quit man, has decided to locate ill this city for the practice of law. He expects to move here sometime during the summer. He is good citizen and will be heartily well comed by all our people.
 s. M. Apple was at Little Rock Monday, where he went to close a contract for the erection of the Lonoke High School building. He did not sign the contract be- cause of the absence of the archl- tect, but it is understood he has the contract.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14

l. s. Brundage has merry go-round' on the A. J. Witt lot west of the railroad. Mrs. Mary Moore and Mrs. I. $. Mobbs were here the first ot the week from Greenbrier.
 G. E. Hilliard has finished the building of St. Joseph's hall ill the southern part of the city.
 Albert Lachowski has recovered from spell of slow fever which has kept him down about two weeks. /
 Miss Lula Kelsey was here the first of the week from the neigh borhood of Sunnyside school house.
 George o. Agee was ill town Monday. He has position now as telegrapher oil the Choctaw railroad.
 "Uncle' Johnny Suter was a pleasant visitor last Saturday. His crop is i'll good fix because he blows deep.
 E. w. Can't was called to Hot Springs Monday evening to attend his wife who is reported quite sick at that place. We have just received line of the latest and most up-to-date Millinery Goods.
 5o-2t J. E. MARTIN X Co.
 MT. Allen, representing the Modern Tonties, is having great success. It looks like he is going to get a big lodge here. Have you seen our line of beau tiful summer Dress Goods? Be sure you do so before you buy. 5o-2t J. F.. MARTIN X Co.
 Miss Mary Frazier, formerly of this city, is now stenographer and typewriter i'll the office of the Dick I erson Hardware Co.,, of Little Rock.
 l.. s. Dunaway will work three months soliciting advertising i'll Little Rock for the Youth s Forum new paper just started i'll that city.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14

Billiousness is a condition char acterized by disturbance of the digestive organs. The stomach is debilitated, the liver torpid, the bowels constipated. There is a loathing of food, pains in the bow els, dizziness, coated tongue and vomiting, first of the undigested or partly digested food and then of bile. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets allay the disturb ances of the stomach and create healthy appetite. They also tone up the liver to healthly action and regulate the bowels. Try them and you are certain to be much pleased with the result. For sale by w. H. Martin & Go.
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A Cashier Testifies.

Pepsin Syrup Co.,, Monticello, III. Gentlemen:-Aft twenty years of aches and pains caused by con stipation brought on by sedentary habits, l found more relief i'll two bottles of -Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin than all of the hundreds oi other remedies l have tried, and I take pleasure ill giving you this testimony, believing you have the finest preparation made for stomach troubles. Yours,
 D. F. LANCE, 4 Cash. Wabash K. R., F. St. Louis. Sold by c. J. Hamilton.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14
Picnic parties are frequent now

Picnic parties are frequent now. Pure cream cheese at Paine & Co.'S. 3tf
 Menty now keeps the famous Eupion Oil. 3tf
 Buy cream of wheat from Paine & Go. 45-tf
 c. G. Patrick, of Lollie, was in the city last Saturday.
 Waverly Bishop was here the first of the week from Greenbrier. I. w. Buckner is doing some work in Andy Hess wagon shop. Mrs. Markham is having some improvements made on her hotel. Mrs. Dr. Powers and daughter, of Mt. Vernon, were ill town Mon- day.
 Uncle" Billy Milan, of Lin der, was in town the first of the week.
 Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin aids digestion. Sold by Dr. C. J. Ham, ilton.
 Bran, oats, corn, corn chops, hay and wheat for chicken feed at Coles. 4o-tf
 K. NJ. Norwood was i'll town the first of the week to purchase a wagon.
 The kids" will spend their last nickle for ride on the flying jenny"
 Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures constipation. Sold by Dr. C. J. Hamilton.
 We were favored by light rain Sunday. It helped vegetation but was insufficient.
 Buy your flavoring extracts from Paine & Co. We handle the best cake colorings, etc. Att
 The sick will have chance to recuperate while the doctors are out of town attending the Medical Association.
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Costs only cent more than the common kinds. Gives coffee the pound than any of its many limitations entities you to definite part of some useful artic each package.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-05-14
A Bargain in a Home.

I have for sale at very low price a residence and large lot or Front street near Hendrix College.
 It is on a corner of two promi- nent streets. This is a real bar gain for somebody. Don't all come at once, but if you want to avoid the rush come early.
 5o-4t J. w. UNDERHILL.
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L. H. Pyle lost a fine jersey COW last Sunday morning. The even ing before she was apparently in good health, but died next morn ing.
 Try the new remedy for costive- ness, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Every box guar anteed. Price 25 cents. For sale by w. H. Martin & Go.
 President Millar, of Hendrix College, has returned from Nash vile, Tenn, where he attended a meeting of the board of education of the M. E. Church, South.
 There will be an entertainment given by the Vilonia holiness school at the tabernacle Friday, June 7. The exercises will begin at 7:3o p. Ill. J. N. SIMPSON.
 Strayed. From Conway, one sorrel, blazed face horse about six years old, lame in one fore leg. Any information leading to his finding will be appreciated.
 5o-tf SAM HEILIGERs.
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Unveiling Postponed.
Conway Ptg. Co.,:

Conway Ptg. Co.,:
 Please say that on account of rain the unveiling of the monu- ment at the grave of J. P. Worsham was postponed until Sunday, May 26, at 5 p. III. Members will meet in lodge room at I:3o p. III.
 l.. E. BEARD, Clerk of Conway Camp No. s, w. o. w.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
READY TO LEA We PEKING.
END OF NEGOTIATIONS EXPECTED IN
TWO WEEKS

Washington. July REORGANIZATION of the
amplest kind Of the encouraging news that has
come to the press from Peking relative to the
settlement of the financial problems that have
engrossed the attention of the ministers there
for many weary months has just come to hand
from the Special Commissioner. Mr.. Rockhin
He adds 10 the general items already reported
the news that the ministers will be ready TO sign
a protocol within two weeks that VIII result IN
the speedy withdrawal from China OF all foreign
troops except the legation guards and those who
will occupy the strategic points to be held under
the treaty to protect the road between Peking
and the sea.
The Russian Government has signified its in
tention of not further pressing the question at
present of the eventual increase Of the import
customs duties beyond per cent. the present
figure IL is agreed that in case the revenues Of
China are not sufficient for the payment of inter
est and principal the powers are 20 examine the
revenues and determine what changes are nee
essary in order to supply the deficiency. The
imperial maritime customs are to be included In
this arrangement. The British Minister is salts
fed with this arrangement. and the whole
question of financial measures is therefore set
tied.
The 45OOOOOOO taels constituting the in
demnity is to be converted into gold at the
equivalent or the tael VaIue on April L last IN
case the import dues are subsequently in
creased the free list will have to be abolished
except for cereals; but it is understood that
compensation will in that case be asked for.
probably the financial participation of China in
improving the water approaches of Shanghai
and Tien-Tsin. All the other principal points of
the negotiation are settled and 1t is ex-
pected that the results will be summarized in
the final protocol within two weeks, and that all
the powers will become sgnatOries.
In connection with the indemnity payments, a
question has arisen whether the United States
Government will take it's share of the bonds TO be
issued by China in American gold in pounds
sterling The disposition of this government is
to take the money In the form that will be the
least burdensome to the Chinese Government
and in the interest of uniformity Ii Is probable
that the payments will be made In pounds ster-
ling
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
SENT OFF WITH ENTHUSIASM.
SCENES ON THE CLYDE AS THE sHAMRoCN
AND THE ERIN SAIL

Gourock. July 27-shamrock II, accompa-
MED bv the Erin, sailed at lo:2o O'CLOCK thiS
morning for New-York Great enthusiasm was
disnlayed as the challenger departed
Captain Sycamore desired to go out unuer
canvas and he was favored with light, east
erly wind sufficient to keep the flags streaming
in the direction the yachts had to sail The chai-
lenger cut a strange figure with her stuh'eo
spars and scanty canvas as she lay ready u
start At 10 O'Clock Sir Thomas Upton ana MT
Watson boarded her, and few minutes iater
tho challenger's moorings We're slipped, her head
sails broken out, and Shamrock IL shppeo
away on her voyage across the Atlantic Ihou-
sands Of persons gathered along the shore and
on the pier at Gourock and greeted the yacht
dararture with a great outburst of cheering.
again and again renewed Hats and handker-
chiefs were waved. guns saluted and steam
whistles and sirens shrieked. The Shamrocks
crew were all mustered deck and, led by Sir
Thomas gave hearty response to the greet
ings. For miles along the shore crowds occupied
every vantage point, and the cheers passed from
group to group until the challenger, with her
racing flag at the masthead and the Erin. with
the Stars and Stripes flying at her fore, disap-
peared from sight.
Sir Thomas Upton remained aboard the chal-
lenger until she was off Cumbraes. when he re-
turned a tug. Before leaving he addressed
the chaIenger's crew. thanking them for what
they had done already and wishing them god
speed on the voyage and successful finish to
their task. He said they had the best boat II
was possible to provide for them and that Mr.
Watson had done his part we'll, partly for love
of his profession and partly for love Of the old
flag the boat went to represent. They had
stiff fight before them. continued Sir Thomas
but the opponents they went to meet were gen
erous. Whatever the result of the races might
be. he knew the best yacht would win, and II
any favor were shown it would not be TO the dis
advantage of the British boat.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
OF TWO CAPITALS.
Continued frem first page.

te.est has been benefited. If the success OF
the Steel Trust in avoiding overcoming the
resistance Of organized labor be complete, IL VIII
be a fresh argument for the amalgamatlon OF
British capital invested in railways ana great
industries and for the Introduction OF ma
chinery of the newest type and the reduction oi
working expenses as necessary requirements W
American competition.
CSoodwood and Cowes are attracting the fe"
fashionable stragglers remaining in London. and
engagements for country houses in Scotland are
ALREADY made There is a wedding at st. Peters
Eaton Square, this afternoon where Lord AYES
ford gives away his youngest daughter. Miss
Muriel Finch, to the bridegroom. Mr.. William
wcrthngton and it is almost the last fashion
able function of the season. Rain interferes with
garden party at Syon House which is the final
effort for the entertainment of the British con-
eress on tuberculosis. The season has ended
drearily and the opera boxes viii go begging
during the few remaining nights.
The report of the joint committee Of the Lords
and Commons on transit questions in London
is a melancholy remainder that there is no CEN
tral authority for working out the greatest
metropolitan problems. 1t withholds informa-
ton Of the greatest importance and deals main
ly in safe and harmless generalities. 1t recon-
mends the construction of a thorough under
ground electric line from Hammersmith to
Piccadilly Circus, with extensions TO the Man
sion House and Islngton, and suggests the es-
Establishment of some form Of controlling power
over the whole system. The traffic conditions
and prospects of metropolitan and suburban
transit will not be materially changed by this
hazy parliamentary manifesto. l. n. f.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
THE SHAMROCK SAILS.
CHALLENGER AND HER ESCORT, THE
ERIN LEAVE THE CLYDE
FOR NEW-YORK.
SIR THOMAS IIPToN'S LAST EFFORT TO
WIN THE AMERICAS CUP-CHANCES
OF WATSON'S BOAT
Copyright: 1901: By The New-York Tribune)

Copyright 1901 BY The New-York Tribune)
IBY CABLE TO TRIBUNE.l
London July 27.-Shamrock II left the
Clyde today for New-York under small spread
Of canvas. and will probably be towed by the
Erin the greater part of the way. The dis
matches from Glasgow describe the enthusiasm
of the send-off and the confidence which is felt
on the Clyde respecting her chances of winning
the Cup There are no signs of public interest
here in the contests. The sporting press Is silent
and there is no comment outside Sir Thomas
I.iptons circle of friends. Experts assert that
the yacht is ten minutes faster than the pre-
vious challenger over the Sandy Hook course,
but mathematical tests of this kind are mainly
guesswork She Is faster at every point OF sail
ing without doubt. Sir Thomas Upton S frlehus
describe this as his final attempt to win the
Gun. since he has resolved never to try again
- he ne defeated with Watson's boat.
n a
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
TOLSTOY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

THE CHIEF CAUSE FOR ALARM is THE NOV
EIIsT's EXTREME WEAKNESS
St Petersburg, July 27.-Count Leo Tolstoy who
has been dangerously ILL., continues to improve, but
his physicians unable clearly to dia gnose his
trouble.
You good folks" Count Tolstoy said to his doc
tors, know all that medical science teaches. but
unfortunately, that science itself knows nothing
all"
A few days ago Count Tolstoy said TO a friend,
Tine carriage is already at the door. and l must
CO.
Then, later, after ne had slightly improved, he
said. 'Oh, am allowed to wait awhile
The chief cause for alarm concerning Count Toll
stoy lies In his extreme weakness. His body is
enaciated and his skin is sallow; his eyes alone
tam their briliancy, while his mind is perfectly
clear.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
A NEW CABLE CONNECTION.

Washington July 27.-According to Consul
Fowler, at Che-Foo second cable has been
laid between Che-Foo and Taku connecting
Peking with the outside world. This action was
taken on account of the cable between these
ports having been seriously interrupted. The
nature OF the damage the consul does not state
He says he believes the Germans have had their
lires from Shanghai and Tsin-Tau duplica ted
There are now three telegraph offices there. the
joint cables. the German and the Chinese Qand
lineS), says the consul
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28

plays the dramasc critic Of 1.-The Daily Mali
says Americans will speedily have their revenge,
as Beerbohm Tree, Julia Nelson and George Alex
ander going to produce plays by Clyde Fitch,
while Mr.. Henderson, another American play
wright provides Charles Wyndham with his next
attraction. Mr.. Frohman is seeking theatre for
the production of Are You a MasonT' the Ly-
Theatre presents American version of
Sherlock Holmes" while 'Ben-Hur' is announced
for production.
Alice Nielsen has confirmed the report to the
effect that she Is going into grand opera. Miss
Nielsen says she will Immediately go to Italy for
two months study of Italian and French and the
study of two operas
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
IN MEMORY OF KING HUNBERT.

PREPARATIONS AT ROME FOR AN IMPOSING
CEREMONIAL.
Rome, July 7.-The royal family of Italy the
provincial authorities and numerous visitors are
arriving here daily TO attend the memorial services
which to be held July 29 the anniver-
sary of the assassination OF King Humbert. Queen
Dowager Margherita OF Italy arrived here this
morning and King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena and Queen Maria Pia of Portugal and other
royalties are on their way. IL is anticipated that
ten thousand visitors viii be in Rome next Mon
day TO witness this imposing ceremony. which win
include national pilgrimage to the Pantheon and
which, IL is expected Will be of immense proper
lions.
King Humbert assassinated about 10 o'clock
I'm the evening of July %. 1900, at Monza Italy by
Gaetano Bresci. an anarchist. who had lived In
Paterson N j.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
THE DISASTER AT BATOUM.

NOT so BAD AS AT FIRST REPoRTED-Loss OF
LIFE SERIOUS. HOWEVER
Batoum. July IA search OF the debris Of that
portion OF this city wrecked by explosion on
July Is discounts the alarming earlier reports as TO
the damage and loss of life resulting from the ex-
piosion. Thirty buildings known 10 have
been wrecked in the vicinity OF the exploded rnaga-
zine. and many civilians killed or injured.
Thirty soldiers injured and three officers
killed. The magazine did not contain petro-
leurn. The disaster occurred In the Of
iowa
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
ENTHUSIASM AT B4YREUTH

Berlin July 27.-The celebration at Bayreuth of
the quarter centennial of the erection of the wag-
ner Theatre awakens much interest. The produc-
ton last evening of The Valkyre'' aroused phe-
nomenal enthusiasm. especially for Herr Krauss in
his Interpretation OF the part of Slgmund. Such
applause had never before been heard In Bayreuth.
Herr Nfemann rushed the stage and kissed
krauss The orchestra was conducted by Herr
Richter, and Nine. Patti present at the per-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-28
NOTES FROM THE WEST INDIES.

Kingston, jamaica. July 21.-In consequence of
the establishment of free trade between Porto
and the United States, the Jamaican Government is
being urged to further and secure The ratification
OF reciprocity conventions pending between Ja-
maica and the United States
Preparations have already begun to send joint
West Indian contingent from British West Indian
possessions to the coronation of King Edward In
London next year.