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The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
WHY THEY GOT NO MAIL.

An official of the post office de- partment at Washington tells of a new post office that was established in a small town in the south. A na- tive of the place, the proprietor of a grocery, was installed as postmaster, It was not very long before com plaints were filed with the depart ment that no mail was being for warded from the new office, so an in- spector was detailed to investigate the matter. When he called upon the postmaster and asked why no mail had been sent out, the former pointed to a large mail bag hanging up in a corner and said:
 "The mails in that bag; l ain't sent it out yet because the bag ain't nowheres nigh full"
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
BEEBE.
From the News, Sept 6


 The Doss Hotel is undergoing considerable repairs this week.
 Miss Ruth Norville, a well known young lady of this city has accepted a position as book keeper for an Argenta mercantile firm her services beginning Monday.
 w. T. Pittman has sold his saw mill, which is located on Cypress creek, four miles east of here, to s. C.. David who will continue to run it for all there is in 1t.
 Dr. E. H. Abingdon was called to North Carolina by telegram one day last week on account of the serious illness of his wife, who had recently went to that state for the benefit of her health.
 Reports from the country adja- cent to Beebe are to the effect that the cotton crop is not going to be as heavy as was anticipated earlier in the season. It seems that the over abunance of rain during the month of August was quite a det- riment to this growing crop.
 The campmeeting here drew the largest crowd to Beebe last Sun day that has known to have been here in many a day. They came by trains, wagons, buggies, horse back and foot, and despite the great crowd, peace and quietude prevailed throughout the entire day.
 A. c. Ward has disposed of his blacksmith business and accepted a position as salesman with Worth ington Bros.
 J. A. Canada, White county's next Sheriff, accompanied by his family, spent last Sunday in Beebe attending campmeetlng.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
CASA.
From the Democrat. Sept. I.

Dr. J. H. Pearce, who was stricken with paraylsis some time ago was carried to Little Rock yes terday for treatment. We trust he will rapidly recover.
 The Fourche Valley Baptist Association will convene in Oct ober, and let the Casa delegation go prepared to bring the next meeting to this place. Let Casa be known as one of the most wide awake and enterprising towns in the county.
 Casa township went dry by a large majority. Out of I24 votes cast on this question, 97 were against license.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church have ordered seats for the Methodist church which is nearin completion.
 Casa is making preparations to entertain the delegates to the Sun day school convention which is to be held at this place oil the 4 5, 6 and / of October.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
LONOKE.
From the Democrat, Sept b.

From the Democrat, sept 0.
 Judge Chapline went to Des Arc Tuesday to preside over over circuit court in session there.
 The first bale of cotton was brought in Wednesday, Sept. 5, by Silas Jones (col). It was raised on the Clinton Duff place place about } miles northeast of town.
 Mrs. Tobe Lindsey, a widow, living about seven miles from Lonoke, lost two of her children Saturday both of whom died of congestion. They were buried Sunday.
 Mrs. Elcan, of Brownsville, had her shoulder fractured Sunday when she and two of her sons were thrown from a buggy ill a runaway. Neither of the boys were hurt. The mother is doing nicely and her many Lonoke friends trust that no serious com plications will arise.
 Miss Eunice Mcdowell, lady principal of Central College at Conway, was here Friday in the interest of that excellent institu- tion.
 The local Lonoke Lodge No. 9, K. of P. is holding some enthus- iastic meetings regularly every Thursday evening, and are in- creasing their membership. There were two candidates in the first and one ill the second degrees Thursday evening. There will be work i'll the second degrees Thursday evening. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.
 Preston McCrary is at home on a month $ vacation. He has just returned from a cruise on the Arkansas of the waters border ing the New England states. He will report for duty on the 29th of this month at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.
 Jadk Wright and Nose Mitchell were in Little Rock Sunday alter noon and went out to the state penitentiary to see the person who was brought there from Jefferson county recently supposed to be Pat Lacy. Wright waited on Pat Lacy here about two months nine years ago when he was wounded and in jail, ana identifies the man iu Little Rock as Lacy. He is positively identified by the scar from the wound he received in this county on Bayou Meto. Lacy showed Mir. Wright this scar from the wound, and would only ans wer questions asked him, seeming a little too nervous to lead i'll the conversation while MT. Wright was present.
 Ike Clark of Hammilton, was painfully but not seriously hurt by an encounter with wolf one day last week. He shot the ami mel breaking one ot its limbs and as it couldn't escape the dogs a fierce struggle between them ell sued. Clark attempted to cut the wolf's throat when it clinched its teeth into his left wrist, biting ell tirely through it, and holding on tenaciously until it died. pr. $. J Breitz dressed the wound.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
THE MAJORITY.

Most people like to tell their im- aginary troubles.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
"I SUFFERED AWFUL PAIN

in my womb and ovaries, {" writes Mrs. Naomi Bake, of Webster Groves Mo, "and my menses were very painful and irregular. Since taking Cardui l feel like new woman, and do not suffer as did
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
DEAF-MUTE INSTITUTE.

Arthur G. Mashburn, -Superinten- dent of the Deaf-Mute Institute at Little Rock has announced that the next session of that school will open on October 3rd, and urges every good citizen to take posonal interest Ill getting deaf children in the state to enter that splendid institution of learning.
 There are many children in the state whose parents do not know that there is school for them, and many others whose parents know of the school but do not know how to pro- ceed to get them in school, of the splendid advantages of it, or the necessity of an education to their deaf children. The boys are taught printing, tailoring. carpenter work, shoe-making, harness-making, cabi- net-making and painting. The girls are taught all kinds of sewing, house work and art. Every good eiti- zen ought to aid them by seeing that their parents send them to school. Any information concerning the school may be obtained by writing Arthur c, Mashburn, Superinten- dapt Doof Muto Institute ittle Rock, Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
CALL OF THE WILD.

My missus Is awfully jealous" 'Is that so?'
 Yes, she wouldn't speak to me for three days after I hugged that hunts mans wife"
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
MORRILTON.
From the Democrat, Sept. !.

Mrs. H. V. Crozier received a telegram "Wednesday announcing the serious and perhaps fatal ill ness of her grandmother of Camp, bellsville, Ky. who IS 90 years old.
 Lorian Greer of Conway visited her many friends here last week.
 Miss Freddie James, of Conway is visiting Miss Baird on Shady Lane.
 Miss Willie Anderson, of Con- way, is visiting her many young friends here.
 Hon. Geo. w. Donaghey, the big contractor of Conway, was here yesterday on business.
 School opened here yesterday yesterday with all enrolment of 345. Prof. Mckinney is an able instructor''and has splendid corps of assistants, and it is our duty to assist in every possible way to make this a banner year in success.
 Mrs. Clarence Wren, wife of our foreman, came up from Conway Sunday and will make this her home. She is an elegant lady and we gladly welcome her to Morrll- ton
 H. H. Gibson returned Tues day from a visit to his old home at Coakstown, Ireland. He had a delightful trip and brought back many views and souvenirs of the Emerald Isle.
 Miss Irene Garner will leave in few days for Mariana, where she will teach music this winter Miss Irene is a fine musician and her labors i'll Mariana are sure to be highly appreciated.
 Prof. O'Daniel came up from Little Rock Tuesday morning to attend the shipping of his furni lure to that city, where he will teach this winter. He is strong educator, and will make friends with the Little Rock people.
 Dr. Gordon has sold his hand some residence on Church street to Dr. Bradley, of Plummerville, who will move here about Janua- ry We are not advised as to what Dr. Gordon intends doing, but understand he is talking of going to Florida, but we trust he will decide to remain here. We are glad Dr. Brady and his es- simable family will move here and are sure our people will give them a genuine welcome.
 The council has ordered con- crete side walks laid where there are now no walks from the Bolton Brick to Malone & Mosley's cor ner and from Scanlin's woolen mills to Lochowski's corner on Railroad avenue. This is the way to build up town.
 w. A. Isgrig, of Conway was here Wednest y in the interest of a Cotton Oil Company.
 While playing foot ball at the school pround Wednesday moru- ing Lawrence Bogard had the misfortune to get his arm broke He was just recovering from the same arm having been broke and to now get it broke again seems indeed bad
 Judge Moose informed Us yes terday that after his term of office expired as circuit judge he would associate himself with Reid X Straight in the practice of law. He is one of the best lawyers i'll the state and will if possible add to
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
BORDER COUNTY NOTES
 NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORS, COLLECTED FROM
 THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES.
the recognized ability o. the

the recognized ability o. the firm.
 H. B. Marshell and Miss Bessie Garner were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride S mother, Rev. F. M. Wylie officia- ting. They are both very popu- lar and their host of friends will join us in wishing them a long happy and prosperous life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
WRITE US A LETTER

in strictest confidence, telling us all your troubles. We will send free ad- vice Gin plain sealed envelope). Ad- dress: Ladies' Advisory Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co.,, Chatta- noogs, Tenn.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
Reduced Rates.

Round trip tickets Conway to St. Louis and return SI6.o5, Chi cago and return S25.o5, on sale daily to and including September 70. Final return limit October 3I. Reduced rates to numerous other points. For further information see l.. F. VILLARS,
 if Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
NO ONE TO ASK.

Ethel-I wish l could find out if he has any bad habits. Edith-Can you not?
 Ethel-No. He hasn't a friend in the world
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
Enr Twenty Years.

Other chill remedies have sprung up, -four ished for a brief season, then passed away even from ruenory-but for twenty long years Cheatham's Chill Tonic has been Tn the field cf action The reason is simple. It has merit It actually cures Chills and Fevers while the ma
 jority of others merely promise to- one oottie guaranteed to cure any one case. Z-Tt
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-09-13
ARE YOU?

Are you one of those chaps that men would rather shake than shake hands with?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
Market Decidedly Dull and Prices
on The Decline.
HILL RAILROAD STOCKS LOWER
Regardless Of Favorable News From
the Miners, the Coalers Do Not De.
velop Strength - United States
Bonds Are Advanced a Quarter.
NIy Assncintod prcssl

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-The rcvcrs.
al i'll the direction of prices today from
that OF yesterday did not alter the fact
that The stock market WAS similar in
character to that OF Yesterday The
dealings were highly professional and
rather limited in scope.
The news regarding the prospects
Tor the settlement of the labor con
trUNcrSy in the coal trade was more
hopeful than inat of Yesterday Read.
ing, however failed 10 hold ills advan-
tagc ON that score and shared in tn.
general decline. III" Hin railroad
stocks were comspicuuIsly weak and
moved widely on the decline. Many
rumors circulated of AN alleged hitch
IN tho much discussed plan for the
sale oi ore lands to the United States
Steel Corporation
Time loans were reported firm ana
quotably higher The continued
strength OF the Wabash issues i'll
face OF the general. weakness. was due
To ruinurS oil reiunding bond issue
and al an alleged plan for an outlet
to New York. The closing tone was
weak and at conspicuous losses FOR the
day.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales.
par value. $3,5l0.u0G
United States IS and old Is adj
Nanccd III per cent. on call and the
new is declined Ii per ccut. ON call
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your Trou-
bles--A Newport News Citizen
Shows How to Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. Ii suflerin. frcm II lame.
weak or aching back they think that
II Is only Il muscular weakness: when
urinary trouble sets in they think il
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with all the other symptoms OF kidney
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
TIME FOR DRASTIC ACTION.

me announcement that tho inter.
State Commerce Commission is viii.
out power i" prevent unjust discrin,.
'hatioh III favor "f the Standard OH
Cohpan! should furnish the only ar.
snihehi necessary IN behalf of rate
legislation at The earliest possibl.
moment The opponents OF such
legislation have claimed that The
proper enforcement Of .hc laws now
on he statute books wolld preclude
'hc necessity for further legislation
The decision rendered IN the cas-.
brought 20 conclusion yesterday ny
& dismissal Of the petitions for re
lief shows pretty conclnsiycly that
me power 70 control The raie sIiua
iIUn and 10 prevent nnjnst discrimi.
nation docs not now rest with IN.
commission
Starring VITA Tia; proposition II
naturally follows that Congress
should take She steps Dcccssary Ia
make The theoretical power Of In,
commission a real power Which max
&c exercised in behalf Of people VIII.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28

If the railroads find that their eX-
cursions arc proGi;less they would
be wise to cut them off. but the
action should be taken OF tina,
ground alone and not through piQuc
al being forced To adopt Il two.cent-a.
mile passenger rate. Such talk as
has been INDUCED in certainly will
not help TO strengthen the railway
contention in the minds of the aver
age man WHY should the common
everyday user of the railroad train
be forced To pay three and four cents
mile for transportation in ordcr
tina; The road may he able 10 haul
Two or three other persons on a hul.
iday lark" Il, less than one cont Il
mile Most persons would prefer
TO have the thing cvcncd up and to
let each passenger pay his own
jus; share of The burden.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
Hampton News and Advertisements
OFFICIALS OF STEAMSHIP
COMPANY At OLD POINT
Members of Traffic Mems Association
Will Convene in the Hotel
Chambcrlin.

Officials of the steamship compa.
Mes are at Old Point for the purpose
Oi attending the annual meeting of the
Traffic Mems Association. in Hotel
Chamberiin today. The sessions will
be secret.
Just what business will be taken up
at the session of the men who make
inc rates Tor the passenger end oi
the steamship business could not be
learned last night IT is regarded as
significant. however. that the traffic
men are here just while the discus
sion of the twu-ccnt railway rate bill
Is going on in the Virginia legislature
Among those already ON the ground
are General Manager and Vice Presi-
dent John &. CallaIan, OF the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company
and Mr.. w. Ii. Callahan. the general
passenger agent oil the same company
President w. l. .Gillaudcu. of the
Old Dominion Steamship Company is
also among the arrivals. r..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
NEGRO HOLDS UP TRAIN.
Drunken Black Man Thought Crew
Took His Money.
lBy Nssnciatrl Prcss.l

Wy ASSutlhIcu lNTtSS.l
NEW BRUNSWICK. y. J.. Feb. -.
Charles Oliver. drunken negro.
with Il revolver in each hand. held M
a Jersey Central passenger train for
twenty minutes this morning al
Bound Brook before he was captured
by Mrashai FlamnIcr at the muzzlc
OF II revolver.
Oliver fell asleep holding his peck.
ctboCk i'll his hand. Upon The train
arriving M Bound Brook the man dis
covered his pockctbook gone. which
hr said. contained $50.
He charged the tranmcn with the
theft ANA covered the baggaGcmastcr
with two revolvcrs. When the con.
dmctCr attempted to pull the bell rope
The negro aimed at him
Marshal Hammer finally captured
The negro aud got him OFF the train.
The negro was freed because The Of
iiccr mad no warrant and the town
has no lookup
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28

%RA HE largest aud handsomest as
ia sortment OF the advanced
ia styles of Woolens for the com
Ing Spring and Summer Sea.
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The line embraces all the novelties
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All garments are made with the
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that we can please you in every par
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We hope To have the pleasure Of
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careful and prompt attention. thank
you for past patronage and hope for
continuance of same. Respectfully.
S. MAR8ACk. The Baltimore Tailor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
Entered at the Newport News, Va.
Postoffice m second-class matter.
WEDNESDAY. FEB. IS. 1906.
THE APPEAL OF JOHANN Hocu

he APPEAL OF JOHANN HOCH
Commenting upon the case OF til,
late Johann lioch, hanged in Chicago
lor wife murder. the esteemed Wash
ington Post takes vigorous exception
TO the appeal system in force in
Illinois, which undoubtedly is similn.
to That in existence in most other
states Our contemporary says
"Hoch was executed for ii crime that
demanded the extreme penalty of Tho
law Bus had his execution occurred
on the day, six months ago. that was
sci ior H. he would have been hang
cd because he lacked the $500 re.
p'lircd to cover the cost Of IN an.
peal That amount of cash was fur.
nishcd AZ almost the last moment, by
stranger who read in a Chicago
paper in another city and State, that
unless the money Was forthcoming
lloch would have no chance Of AN
appeal, bul would be sent hence at
The hour named in the sentence OF
the court. Had there been any other
convict in the Cock county jail
sentenced to die that day and had
ne ia'.cd I" eci tie money put up.
he would have been hanged. Would
1t nave been possible Tor him or lis
friends as he went to The scaftnld
while iiGch gained an extension Of
NE ANA chancc OF escape from
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
JONES MUST GO TO PRISON.
Man Who Murdered His Mistress Dc
MED New Trial.
(By Associated PreSS)
(By Associated Pr

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 27.-Thc Su-
prcme Court oil Appeals of Virginia.
with all the Judges cGncurring. has
denied writ OF error in the case Of
Captain T.. w Jones. of the Virginia
National Guard. convicted of the muir
der OF Maude Cameron Robinson, for
merly of Selma. y. c.. and given is
years in the penitcniiary.
This means that Captain Jones must
accept the sentence OF the jury in full.
unless after the expiration of half of
his sentence he should be- allowed ii
conditional pardon under the Virginia
law governing such pardOnS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
No Pardon For Old Neuro,

Governor Swanson today refused ia
pardon Elisha Mayo. an antc-bcllum
negro, who was convicted in the po.
lice court in this city on ;hc charge
OF selling whskey on Sunday. and
sentenced To II term in Jail Cover,
nor Swanson is avcrsc tn pardonin.
any person convicted of selling intoxi-
eating drinks on SUNDAY
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
D, 3. HENDERSON is DEAD.
ExSpeaker Succumbs to Paresis At.
ter Nine Months illness.
(By Associated Press,

DUBUQUE. IOWA. Feb. Ebay.
Id B. Henderson, formerly speaker
OF the House of Representatives.
died Sunday at the Mercy hospital
from parcsis. which attacked him
nine months ago.
Colonel Henderson began to sink
ON Friday afternoon. rallied Saturday
morning. but in the afternoon lapsed
INTO nnconsciousnoss and failed rap.
IDLY until the end came. All of his
family. except son in California.
were at the bedside, hut Colonel Hen
dcrsun was unable 10 recognize any
one but his wife since week ago.
except on Friday. when he partly re-
GAINED his mental faculties.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
Baltimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE. MD. Feb ~ Flour
dull and unchanged
Wheat. dull and lower: spot CON
tract. 81 LEAST 81
Corn: steady. 10 stats rs; south.
"rn white corn iiai7 1t
Oats. steady; No. > mixed, 3ia
81 -
Butter. firm and unchanged: fancy
imilarion, @la22; do. creamery. 29a30:
do. ladlc. lSal?; store packed. 15al6
Eggs. firm at Ii.
Cheese. firm and unchangcd large.
September. II 1T: November. III:
medium. September II Ii; Novcm-
Der. IL; small. Hall -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28

Chairman Hull should MOI bccom"
excited over that airship proposition
Or course. no one has felt inclined 10
bclicv" that the experiments under
way would be Of practical benefit to
til" army or anyone else; hui Il MINT
ber of worthy scientists must have
tn" assistance given from the public
treasury or else they nigh, be tempt.
ed To use their own money
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
SIX KILLED IN ODESSA.
Anarchists Use Bombs Against Police.
House Bomba rded
by Associated Press.)

ODESSA. Feb. 27.--Policc this morn
Ing raided the residence Of three an
archists. who threw bombs which kill.
ed police cOmmissary and The JAM
tor of the binding and his wife Cos.
sacks were summoned and bombardcd
the house. killing all three of the an.
iUchislS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-28
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