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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
MPRISONED STUDENTS
ON 'HUNGER STRIKE"

BERLIN, March ia hunger strike"
IS proceeding among a number OF stu
dents imprisoned at I.emberg. GaNcia
Tor rloting al the university
AS a protest against their treatment
ana long Imprisonment before trial. the
students. who number seveuty-nine. re-
solved 90 refuse all food, following the
example Of Russian political prisoners
In Siberia.
Their voluntary starvation has had
The effect OF making the minister Of
Justice give orders that their trial shalt
be hurried forward
Inc riot at the university was an anti
Polish demonstration. The Polish pro-
iessors were attacked, and the rector s
study and other rooms were wrecked.
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which ended in panic. Hartman had
his brokers on the floor selling stocks
fiercely, but for every one that sold
there were two Of his brokers buying.
and before the day was done he had
covered his short lines at enormous
proht, and calmly waited the next
move Of the Morgan combination.
The new Secretary Of the Treasury
offered 10 purchase $4,000. 600 OF
bonds. Now, il happened that the
National City Bank oWneG about all
these bonds available. and h was first
at the counter for the Government
cash.
When the showdown came late on
Thursday night At meeting up
town. the MOTgan-Carnegic-B Baker COM
bination discovered that it had pur-
chased about 600. 900 shares Of Union
Pacific, Delaware and Hudson, Chicago
Northwestern. Illinois Central and
Baltimore and Ohio. but that Hartman
seemed 90 have as much stock as
when they started
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RAISULI A MAN OF PARTS.

The wOrld-tamOus bandit RaisulI. the
scOurge Of Morocco received a solid
education IA religion at Tetuan. He had
good looks. an adventurous disposition
cruel nature. extreme courage. and he
1orsOOk the path of holiness for the more
lucrative calling OF cattle robber. In
Morocco this is not an altogether dis
honorable profession. and Raisuli speed
ily achieved a name for himself
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CAUGHT FOR MILLIONS.
HARTMAN REMAINS
WALL STREETS BOSS
Standard Oil Blocked

Checks running into the mil
lions were presented at Standard
Oil banks to be certified. To ap-
preciate the weight of such a
blow, it must be understood that
the minute a check is certified the
bank is compelled to hold in re-
serve every dollar represented by
the check, and dares not use it
for any purpose.
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Compelled to Call Loans.

The moment these checks were certi-
fled the Standard on people knew that
money would go soaring TO 10. 20 and
perhaps 30 per cent. They were COM
PEELED to call loans from their friends
to restore the cash balances while hold
ing these millions Of idle money for the
Morgan people.
They saw the trick before the first
card had fallen from the hands Of the
other side and instantly warned their
friends not 20 buy stocks and not TO
borrow money for few days. as there
was going TO be a squeeze.
On Wednesday the furious selling
commenced. The Morgan people danced
in glee for they believed they had
their enemy cornered. They knew that
z H. Hartman personally was car
Tying about 100000 s0ares Of stocks
and they knew that 100000 shares of
choice securities were lodged I'm the
vaults Of the NatiOnaI city Bank.
They were surprised on Wednesday
night at the calmness Of the Stand
ard oil party. and especially Of Harg1-
man, who, while deplOring the panic.
was quietly gathering in the stocks
which his enemies were shaking loose
from the dear public with the aid OF
the Administration at Washington.
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Morgan Gathered Great
Blocks of Hartman
Stocks.

OF the Rockefeller banks at once. Checks
running into the millions were presented
at Standard Oil banks TO be certified.
To appreciate the weight Of such a
blow, it must be understood that the
minute check Is certified the bank is
compelled 70 hold in reserve every dol
lar represented by the check and dares
not use it for any purpose, although il
still is compelled TO remain custodian
CT the funds
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KAISER DEPRIVES COLONEL
OF HIS MILITARY TITLE

bEkLIN. March ia great sensa-
ton has been caused by tie feet f5st
colonel Gaedke. the weIl-known milf
tary critic, has received notice that ne
is deprived OF the right to style himself
colonel any longer
This order cmauated from the Kaiser.s
military cabinet and by the express Or
derS OF the Kaiser himself Colonel
bdtdhe has sent letter To the judicial
that ne Will refuse To COM
ply With the order. and that ne consid-
crs the deprivation Of his title without
any trial an illegal act"
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RAN SHOPT OF FuNDS-

Last night Sam Baker. after emptying
his bottle. decided 70 AXE trip %
Europe This morning ne was around
trying TO borrow a chew Of tobacco
Kelton (WyoJ Gazette.
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10 a few of the great ones in wall
Street. was drafted for service. J. 2.
Morgan, through his remarkable lieu
tenant. Thomas F. Ryan, arranged the
plan Of campaign. and to George +.
Baker, president of the First National
Bank, was intrusted the delicate matter
of financing the enterprise.
According 10 Wall Street whispers. the
actual plan Of campaign was conceived
some weeks ago. and al that time all
the millions in cash that the combina-
ton could secure were deposited in the
banks controlled by Hartman and his
friends of the Standard oil party.
Morgan Sold 100000 Shares.
The Morgan people unioaded vast
quantities Of stock. They believed they
were unloading them on the Standard
OIL people, and perhaps they were. Nor
gan is said 70 have sold 100000 shares
through J. r. Eeene. Keene is said 10
self on top Of that. With these prelim-
inaries attended TO the last cards were
played.
Morgan sailed for Europe. leaving pos
tive orders behind. and, by putting him
self I'm mid-ocean. placed IL beyond the
control Of himself or anyone else TO
change the program
on Tuesday the Standard oil people
discovered the trick which was 10 be
played. for the trick was extremely sim
pie and could have but one meaning
all the millions OF cash deposited by the
Morgan combination were checked out
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NV WORK FoR CENSUS BUPEAU.

The next thing the Government should
do is TO relieve the Census Bureau Of
whatever work il has on hand and order
it 10 devote all its energies 10 counting
the trusts that have been buste d.-CIeve-
land Leader.
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Furious Drive on Hartman.

On Thursday the Morgan people.
worried at the refusal Of Hartman TO
call for help, starred that furious
drive on Reading and Union Pacific,
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
BOARD OF TRADE EXCURSION
Advertising Trip for Conway Be-
 ing Made.
of Board of Trade and Lo- cal Firms on Business Campaign
 Through Border Counties.

An advertising campaign, for the purpose of extending the limits of the trade territory of this city and setting forth the advantages of the Conway markets, Is being made this week by representatives of the Board of Trade and several local firms, through Conway, Cleburne, Van Buren and White counties, The party left Tuesday morning, loaded with folders, circulars and other printed advertising matter, the first hack bearing the sign, Conway, the Best Cotton Market on Earth. "
 Those in the party were w. N. Owen, secretary of the Board of Trade; A. F. Kuykendall, R. A.. Reynolds and Chester Markham, are representing Frauenthal & Schwarz; Jesse Witt, representing s. c. Smith; $. R. Ethridge, rep resenting the Bank of Conway; T. R. Douglass, representing w. M. Harrell & Co.,. A. H. White, rep resenting White Drug Co.,; J. s. Carter, representing J. F. Vein mann; J. P. Smith, representing the Log Cabin Democrat, and w. L. Durham, representing the Con- way Times.
 The object of the trip is to show the people of the territory covered that Conway is the best place in which to buy their goods and to sell their produce, especially cot ton. It is we'll known fact that Conway buyers paid from three to four dollars a bale more for cotton last year than any town in this section of the state. There is, however, a large section of country really nearer to Conway than any other trading center, whose trade has largely been going to other points. The local Board of Trade hopes to convince these people that Conway is the most advan- tageous point for them to trade. The roads to this this territory have been improved, new bridges built and this city made more ac- cessible than formerly.
 The party will spend about ten days on the trip.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
STRUCK BY ENGINE SUNDAY
Capt. W. w. Martin Makes Narrow Escape
 from Serious Injury.

Struck by the pilot of locomo- tive engine and thrown from the track, Capt. w. w Martin made a narrow escape from a serious if not fatal injury at the depot in this city Sunday evening. He had started across the tracks from the Hines hotel when the southbound passenger train pulled into the station. Standing for minute on the sidetrack and watching this train, he failed to notice the north bound accommodation train, which was coming toward him on the sidetrack, and did not hear 1t on account of the noise made by the other train.
 He says he heard a sharp whis- tie and at the same instant felt the pilot of the locomotive strike his legs, throwing him between the two trains. The engine, however, was stopped almost instantly and the only injuries resulting to Capt. Martin were few slight bruises. His many friends have been con- graduating him upon h1s narrow escape from a horrible death.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
CENTRAL OPENED YESTERDAY
First Days Attendance is En-
 couraging. Enrolment Expected to be Unusually Large-Program of the Opening
 Exercises

Another years work was begun at Central Baptist College in this city yesterday morning, with a very encouraging attendance of students. All members of the fac ulty except two were present and these were expected to arrive last night.
 The opening exercises were held in the chapel yesterday morning, attended by a large number of Con- way citizens. An opening prayer was offered by Rev. J. B. Steven son, who also made a few appro- pfiate remarks. Rev. J. J. Hurt made a short address, emphasizing the necessity of work upon the part of the students. Prof. o. l.. Dun away of Prescott spoke for a short time along educational lines. Dr. J. B. Searcy, editor of the Baptist Advance, then made a forceful talk, full of good advice to the new students of the college.
 The opening announcements were made by President w. w. Rivers, who stated that he was much pleased with the prospects of the college for the ensuing session. He said that the number of new students was larger than usual, while a large number of former students were detained from various causes but would enter during the next week.
 The new members of the faculty for the session are the following:
 Prof. o. O. Florence, business manager and teacher of mathe- matics and science.
 Miss Savage of Tennessee, teach CT of modern languages.
 Miss Ethel Boler of Pontotoc, Miss. teacher of music.
 Miss Leta Moomaw of Indiana, teacher of art and expression.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
PRICE FOR COTTON
First Bale Brought 20 I-2 Cents
 Per Pound.
Raised By w. ]. Caid of Holland and Sold to Frauenthal & Schwarz at Board
 of Trade Auction.

The highest price ever paid for cotton in Conway was received by w. J. Caid of Holland last Friday, when he sold the first bale of the season at 2o15 cents per pound, Frauenthal x Schwarz being the purchasers.
 The bale was auctioned off to the local buyers under the auspices of the Board of Trade, Col. C.. w. Bruce acting as auctioneer. Every cotton-buying firm in the city was represented. Starting at I5 cents, the bids rapidly reached 20 cents and was sold at 2o1a, as above stated.
 This is two days later than the first bale was received in Conway last year, one day later than in 1905 and the same date as in 1904. September 4, 1oo6, the first bale was brought in by w. H. Moseley, one mile north of Conway, and sold to Frauenthal & Schwarz at II cents. September 5, 1905, J. C. Clark of Holland brought in the first bale, which was sold to Martin & Harton at II12 cents. September 6, 1904, the first bale was raised by T. B. Padgett on the McCulloch farm north of the city and sold to Frauenthal & Schwarz at 121a cents.
 Morrilton received her first bale this year one day earlier than Con- way, but it brought only I5 cents per pound.
 The bale raised by Mir. Caid weighed 400 pounds and was classed as strict middling.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
"Coin" Harvey for Donaghey.

Hon. w. H. ("Coin") Harvey of Monte Ne, a Democrat of na- tional reputation, has written a very flattering letter to MT. Dona- ghey, endorsing his candidacy. .'Of all the men that l can think of at present, who is likely to an nounce for the office, you will find me a staunch supporter of your self" he writes. "I take no active interest in politics, but do feel concerned in seeing men of princl- pie and action-men who get re- sults-in office, and this little township l am sure will show up we'll for you"
 MT. Donaghey is well pleased with the prospects ot his candl- dacy. During the past few days he has received hundreds of letters of endorsement from all parts of the state. "These letters, said MT. Donaghey, "are as surprising to me as they are gratifying. l have had no previous experience in pol itics, but I know that these mes sages, coming from the sources that they do and containing such unqualified and cordial expressions of support, cannot be meaningless. There is hardly a county in the state from which 1 have not had most encouraging reports. l have tried to look at the situation from an unbiased standpoint and not get unduly elated at the prospects, but as the situation stands today l do not see how I can fail to win.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
MISS FERN LEIGH MARRIES
Was Welded to an Indian Territory Con
 tractor Last Week IL

On Wednesday evening of last week at S:3o o'clock, Miss Fern Leigh of this city was united i'll matrimony to Mir. w. P. Brooks of Antlers, I. T., at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. C. E. Leigh, Rev. J. B. Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist church of this city, pronouncing the cere- mony. The wedding was attended only by the immediate relatives and friends ot the brides family.
 Miss Leigh is one of Conway's s pretty and accomplished young la dies and MT. Brooks is a timber contractor and was several years ago a student in Hendrix College. Mir. and Mrs. Brooks le t Thurs day for Hope, where they will visit MT. Brooks parents, and after a trip through Texas will go to Ant lers to make their home.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
ASSESSMENT IS UNCHANGED
Board of Equalization Comments Work of
 Assessor w. w. Bishop. v

The board of equalization for this county, composed of D. Stew art, E. A. Dunn and A. Z. Harris, met at the court house Monday and adjourned Tuesday without having made any change in the assessment. The following resolu- tions were adopted by the board: We have examined the books ol the assessor showing the assess ment of real and personal property for the year 1907.
 As whole we have found in our judgment the property fairly equal ized as to assessment.
 The assessment of the real prop erty shows an increase of $S2 1892 over the last assessment.
 The assessment of personal prop erty shows an increase of S5I,o4s over the last assessment.
 We are passing through very hard season. The rate of taxation is high and we see no reason fol raising the assessment at this time and burdening the people; there. fore be it
 Resolved, that we confirm the assessment as made by Assessor Bishop and that we commend As. sessor Bishop for the neatness and correctness of his books and the fair assessment he has made.
 Resolved, That we thank Clerk Hartie for the assistance he has given us.
 Resolved, That we adjourn.
 DAVE STEWART,
 E. A. DUNN,
 A. /. HARRIS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
ELECTRIC THEATRE TO OPEN
Moving Picture Show to be Given Here
 Tuesday and Friday Nights.

The Electric Theatre" will open in this city Friday night, and moving picture. shows will be giv- en each Tuesday and Friday night throughout the fall and winter or as long as the patronage Justifies. The Hines sample room, two doors south of the postofice, has been seated and will be used for tbe en- tertainments for the present. Four new reels of pictures will be pre- sented at each show.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
ENTHUSIASTIC FOR DONAGHEY
Conway County Citizens Promise
 Support.
Say They Will Give Him Majority Riv- aling That of Faulkner-Mr. Dona-
 ghey Pleased With Prospects.

Declaring that Conway county would give George w. Donaghey a majority for governor which would rival that of his home coun- ty, where he will get practically every vote, committee of eight or ten prominent citizens of Morrilton came to Conway Tuesday night to personally invite MT. Donaghey to make the opening speech of his campaign at Morrilton October 7.
 "The people of Conway county are almost unit for Donaghey, said one of them. We are going to give him bigger majority than Faulkner.
 The visit of the committee was preceded by two petitions, one containing over 800 names and the other over 200, pledging the SUD- port of the signers to Mir. Dona- ghey's candidacy and inviting him to making his first speech at Nor rilton. To the first of these peti- tions Mir. Donaghey made the fol- lowing reply, accepting the invita- tion:
 Conway, Ark, Sept. 7, 1907. Messrs. J. H. McClung, C. C.
 Burrow and Others, Morrilton,
 Arkansas:
 Gentlemen;-I have your peti- tion containing some 500 names of Conway county citizens asking me to open my formal campaign for the office of governor of Arkansas, in the city of Morrilton on October 7. Indeed I thank you for this demonstration of your inteies in my candidacy, and I shall take pleasure in complying with your request. In doing so, however, I wish to make this statement in advance so that no one will be dis appointed. I am not an orator, have never studied that art and know nothing of the hourishes in public speech so easy to the law yer or others accustomed to appear before a public audience. l am only plain business man and can make no claims to the distinction of a platform entertainer or great political spellbinder, but concern ing the reforms so much needed for the interest of the taxpayers of Arkansas, l have convictions too strong to remain idle. l ViH find some way of expressing them to the voters of Arkansas.
 Again thanking you for your kindly consideration, and promis- ing in every way possible, if elect ed governor, to merit the conf dence you have expressed in me, 1 am, Yours truly,
 GEO. w. DONAGHEY.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
INJURED IN A RUNAWAY
Ed Erbacher Thrown From a Buggy and
 Seriously Hurt Tuesday. s

Ed Erbacher, proprietor of To- cal meat market, was thrown from his buggy in a runaway accident Tuesday afternoon and seriously injured. His twelve,year old son, Will, was also thrown from the vehicle, but escaped injury.
 The accident occurred on the west side of the public square. The singletree of the buggy be- came detached and fell against the horses heels, frightening him and causing him to run away. MT. Erbacher fell heavily on his face and side and was rendered uncon- scious for several minutes, and was unconscious at intervals throughout yesterday. Dr. J. S.. Wester6eld, who is attending him, says that MT. Erbacher suffered a concussion of the brain, but does not regard his injuries as perma- nent or fatal unless unforeseen com plications should arise.
 Another unfortunate feature of the accident was the loss of MT. Erbacher's pocketbook, containing about SISo. He had put the mon ey in his pocket before leaving his shop, intending to go to the bank to deposit after accompanying bis son on a delivery trip, but since the accident no trace of the money has been found.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
Sudden Death at NayiOr.

Naylor, Ark, Sept. Io.-Mrs. Alden Chism fell dead in the yard at her home last Thursday night. She had just finished preparing supper and, complaining of feeling i'll, had gone out into the yard. As she did not return, her husband began to search for her, and was mortified to find her lifeless body on the ground. She leaves a two- months-old infant.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
WANT PARDON FOR TRAYLOR
White County Citizens Petition
 Governor.
Prosecuting Attorney Andrews Said ts Favor Pardon For Slayer of
 Sutton Thompson.

Little Rock, September o.-A monster petition from White coun- ty in the interest of Jim Traylor, has reached this city and will be p.esensed to the governor at an early date. The petition is signed by many influential citizens of White county, who desire the gov- ernor to release the young man, Traylor was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to the penitentiary for IS years. It was appealed to the supreme court of the state and after a thor ough hearing reduced the sentence to five years. It is stated that the prosecuting attorney, P. R. An drews, said he would be willing to ask for his release after service of one year. He has served IT months in the penitentiary, which, with his good behavior time, makes a year and strong effort will be made to have the governor release him.
 Superintendent J. A. Pitcock of the penitentiary stated today that Traylor is a model convict, that he never has the least bit of trouble with him, and that his conduct is excellent. The petition is long one and is signed by many men of influence in the county.
 Jim Traylor was convicted for the killing of Sutton Thompson, whom he stabbed with a knife in drunken brawl near Fl Paso. It was brought out at the trial that neither of the parties bore any i'll will toward the other previous to the difficulty. Col. G. w. Bruce of this city, who is Traylor's attor- ney, confines the above report from Little Rock, and states that Circuit Judge H. N. Hutton, who sen- fenced Traylor, will also recom~ mend his pardon.
 s. c. Smith returned last Thurs day from his summer trip.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
Marriage Licenses.

During the past week County Clerk J. H. Hartje has issued mar riage licenses to the following:
 w. P. Brooks, s, Antlers, l.. T., to Miss Fern Leigh, 21, Con- way.
 Toney Brannon, 20, to Miss Rosa Mcdonald, Y, Conway.
 James Cantrell, P, to Miss Lil- Ter Glenn, Ie, Greenbrier.
 H. M. Woodland, 24, Houston, to Miss Ida Thompson, 22, May flower.
 Belt A. Pogue, P, Chattanooga, Tenn, to Miss Ora E. Townsend, 24, Conway.
 w. H. Harkrider, 36, to Miss Cora Seago, 26, Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
Injured Negro Put of Train.

A negro named Bean Bagley was put off the night train here Sun day night, badly wounded by a pistol ball. The trainmen stated that they discovered him on the blind baggage" near Palarm and he had no money to pay his fare. The negro claimed that he had paid his fare to Fort Smith and was shot in Argenta after boarding the train. He is being cared for at a negro hotel in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
Observations Taken in This City for Week
 Ending Tuesday Night.

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 For publication in your paper l furnish herewith record of meteor ological observations taken by the undersigned as cooperative ob- server of the weather bureau of the U. $. department of agricul- ture during the week ending Sept. 10, 1907, at Conway, Arkansas. The instrumental readings are from government standard instru- ments exposed in the manner rec commended by the chief of the weather bureau.
 Yours Respectfully,
 G. H. BURR,
 Too~a-o+ +i1,a 01cary-a-