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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
BAPTIST INSTITUTE CLOSES.
Profitable Week Spent in Meeting Held at
 Little Rock Last Week.

The Baptist workers institute adjourned last Friday after having been in session at Little Rock dur ing the week. Rev. J. J. Hurt, pastor of the local Baptist church, who presided over the meeting, said of the work of the institute:
 This meeting, which has been in progress in Little Rock all the week, has been very largely attend ed. The workers came from all parts of Arkansas, and most of them remained throughout the meeting. Some notable addresses were made. One of these was by Rev. H. H. Street, pastor of the Baptist church here several years ago. Of course Dr. Gambrell was interesting each time he spoke, and his addresses were thought-provoking at all times. Baron Uxkuhl, of Russia, was a distinguished visitor. He was converted only short while ago. A revival wave swept over his section, and many of the peas ants were converted. Those on the Baron's estate pursuaded him to attend one of their meetings. They began to pray for him, and finally he was converted. Then he began to preach. Now he is in this country to secure money with which to erect and equip Baptist Theological Seminary for his peo- pie. The Baron is handsome in appearance, is highly educated, and delivered one of the finest ad- dresses we ever heard on the Bap- tist position as the Russians under stand it. He is indeed our broth CT. We came away from the h. stitute with this distinct impression; the Baptists of Arkansas have as fine a body of preachers as can be found in any southern State. We honestly believe this.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
STATE CAPITOL COMMITTEE
Judge Prince Thinks it Should
 Be Honest.
State Capitol Investigation Should be Con ducted in the Open Instead of
 Behind Closed Doors.
Editor Log Cabin Democrat:

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 The people want this dealing beneath the board" stopped. All this scandal that has been going on for years, about building the state capitol, should be exposed by our present legislature. I am in favor of Geo. w. Donaghey, and as many more as have specific charges to make against the con- tractors, being allowed to file them before said committee, and then and there with counsel prove the charges and make the people fully acquainted with every step taken. If the investigation is to be fair and honest, then let it be with doors wide open, instead behind barred doors.
 When we look at this matter as it is, we find the state capitol was let several years ago to contractors for nearly a million dollars, and find two years ago these contractors put up S2I 100000 to corrupt the legislature, and that we have one senator serving a term in the penl- tentiary for handling some of that money and a number more indlct- ed for the same offense; and now find that the parties that are to handle the funds, demanding that the state put up million dollars more to overhaul the first letting of the contract-suggesting all kinds of changes and these changes to be made by the same gang that first made now confessed failure to properly let the state capitol. Ii the wise architect and "de gang could not plan, construct and let a proper building in the beginning, what assurance that they will now do so?
 All this talk of work behind bar. red doors, as. a grand jury, appears to be "cut and dried" and looks very much like "white-wash."
 I am in favor of building state capitol and if it cost two million dollars, all right, but do not want the state to pay out two million dollars, one million of said sum to go into the pockets of confessed grafters, and perhaps as much as million of said sum to go into the state capitol.
 must admit that I do not sec much chance for fair deal, before committee that wishes to hide the investigation.
 What can we do? What ough we to do? What will the State o Arkansas do to save the state iron such infamy? Yours,
 P. H. PRINCE.
 Conway, Ark, Feb. 25, 1907.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
Applies for Superintendency.

]. H. Hicks, formerly of this city and now of Lonoke, is an applicant for the position of super intendent of the new reform school at Little Rock. The election will be held by the penitentiary board next Monday. Friends of MT. Hicks in this city are circulating a petition in his favor and the peo- pie of Conway would be much pleased to hear of his election.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
HARRIS BROTHERS ARRESTED
Report to That Effect Sent Out
 from Cabot.
Alleged Robbers Caught Near Cabot Said to be Men Wanted for Murder of
 R. E. White in This County.

If a report sent out from Cabot Monday is correct, Frank and Hen " Harris, who are wanted in this county for the murder of K. E.. White, are under arrest at that place, charged with robbing the store of D. M. Doyle at Fl Paso. The dispatch is given below:
 Cabot, Feb. 25.-The arrest of two men charged with robbing the store of D. M. Doyle at Fl Paso, White county, has resulted in the identification of one of the two prisoners as one of the Harris brothers, who are under indictment on a charge of murdering R. E.. White, prominent resident of White county, in 1905. A man known as Bud Thompson, who went to the aid of the two men charged with robbing the store at Fl Paso, was identified as the other one of the Harris brothers, but he escaped before he could be arrested.
 When Doyle's store was bur glarized at Fl Paso last week Doyle, accompanied by Otis John son, went on the trail of the bur glars. They caused the arrest ot two men near Cabot. One of the men gave his name as Will Gray and the other as T. B. Harris. When arrested Gray telephoned to Bud Thompson, asking him to come to his aid. Thompson went to Fl Paso in response to the call, and when the party reached Fl Paso several persons identified Gray and Thompson as the Harris brothers, who were charged with the assassination of White two years ago. It is said that when confronted with the charges the men confessed that they were the Harris brothers. :"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
SHERIFF COMPLETES ROUND
Larger Amount of Taxes Than Usual Col
 lected on Tour of County.

Sheriff w. M. Brady and Depu- ty J. s. Johnson have completed their rounds of the county for the purpose of collecting taxes, their last appointment being at Stone precinct Monday. MT. Brady re- ports unusually large collections from his trip, over S1o,ooo having been gathered in during the four weeks the collectors |. ..were out. They also issued over 1000 poll tax receipts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
DRINK CAUSES KILLING.
Former Conway Boy Shoots Cousin at Ro-
 land Saturday.

Little Rock, Feb. Milliard Mainard of Roland, who shot and killed Will Davis Saturday night, was brought to Little Rock yester- day afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Sol Wormser and placed in jail. He is charged with unjustifable manslaughter and will probably give bond today and be released.
 Coroner Vaughter held an in quest yesterday morning at Roland and decided that Mainard should be held to the grand jury. Wit nesses to the affair stated that Davis and Mainard, who are cous- ins, went into an eating house op- erated by James Davis at Roland. It is alleged that Mainard had been drinking and that he drew a g caliber pistol out of his pocket and placed it beside him. Davis said to Mainard, so the testimony show ed "put up that gun" Mainard refused and Davis made dash for the pistol and so did Mainard. A scuffle ensued and the weapon was discharged twice, both balls taking effect in Davis body just below the heart. It is said that the death of Davis was instantaneous.
 Deputy Sheriff Wormser, who brought Mainard to Little Rock, says the young man is grief-strick- en. He declared to the deputy that he remembered absolutely nothing concerning the affair. He declared that Davis and himself have always been on the best of terms and were chums.
 Mainard Released on Bond.
 Little Rock, Feb. 26.-After hearing the testimony of eye-wit nesses to the shooting of Will Da- wis, which occurred at Roland last Saturday night, Judge Lea fixed the bond of Milliard Mainard, the alleged slayer of Davis, at s, 900, and Mainard was released from custody. Mainard was represent ed by Gray & Oracle, his attor- neys, and the state was represented by Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton. The state did not ask that Main ard be held without bond.
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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
Play lby Baraca Class.

A two-act play, entitled Among the Breakers" will be presented at Central College Monday evening, by the Baraca class of the Baptist church. The play will be given entirely by local talent, and the members of the class promise to give their audience a good enter tainment. The admission will be 34 and 50 cents, the proceeds to be used in building a Sunday school room to the Baptist church.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
To Build New Residence.

B. B. Barker has let the contract to E. w. Jenkins for the erection of new fve-room cottage in the Daviess & Garvin addition. MT. Barker will rent the residence east of the court house now occupied by him.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28

Price of middling yesterday, Ioc; same date last year, oAc.
 Number of bales received during week ending Tuesday, I23.
 Number received same week last year, I33.
 Number shipped during week ending Tuesday night, B.
 Total number of bales shipped since Sept. I, IS, ,7oo; number to same date last year, I3,4S3.
 Price of cotton seed yesterday. SII.oo per ton.
 c. w. Middleton was up from Little Rock yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
Dr. Brooks Locates Here.

Dr. C. c. Brooks, well known optician of Hot Springs who has been here for the past few days, has decided to locate in this city. He will open an office in the Hart ley building, north of the Layman hotel.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
Sam Heiligers Moves.

Sam Heiligers is moving his stock of groceries this week into the building recently vacated by s. Goldstein.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
Nancy Clifton Dead.

Nancy Clifton, an aged negress who had lived in this city for about 30 years died last Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
Another Report

Center Point, February 25.- Especial correspondence. )-Frank Gray Harris and Barney Harris broke into Dave Doyle's store at Fl Paso last Tuesday night. Ali ter securing lot of goods they left and were traced the next day to their home near Austin, and were arrested and brought back to Fl Paso. They made full con- fession and one of them said he helped to rob the same store about a year ago. Sheriff J. A Canada was at Fl Paso collecting taxes at the time and took charge of the prisoners and carried them to jail at Searcy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT.

Up to Tuesday night Conway merchants have bought cotton as follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
MIX. OWEN NOT RESPONSIBLE
Conway Postmaster Says He had Nothing
 to do With Change in Mail Service

Postmaster O. J. Owen stated the other day that he is coming in for a good deal of unmerited criti- cism over the objectionable changes which have recently been made in the rural mail service. These changes, he says, were made upon the recommendations of Inspector E. R. Cochran, who made per sonal inspection of all routes last summer. The patrons supplied on the rural routes from Vilonia and Beryl are raising great objections to the service they are getting, and those who know the circumstances believe they are justihable in their complaints.
 The postofflce at Naylor will be discontinued tomorrow, March I. The mail formerly addressed to this office will be delivered by rural route No. ? from Vilonia.
 The time of departure of the Holland mail route has been changed back from 7:3o a. Ill. to leave after the arrival of train No. Io6 in the morning. Holland, Mt. Vernon and Enola are supplied by this route.
 Petition for Fence District Withdrawn.
 The hearing on the petition of certain citizens of Clifton and Un- ion townships for the establishment of fencing district in those town ships, which was held before County Judge Lea last Monday, come to an abrupt end, when, after several witnesses had been examined, Col. G. w. Bruce, attorney for the pe- titioners, asked leave to withdraw the petition and have the matter dismissed, which was done.s Frau enthal & Robius represented those of the land owners who opposed the establishment of the district.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28

Mainard formerly lived in Con- way and attended school at this place. He also has relatives living here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-02-28
The Harris-White Fued.

The killing of R. E. White, with which the Harris brothers are charged, is supposed to have oc- cured as result of fued between the two families, who were neigh bors and distant relatives and for merly lived near Mt. Vernon. On Sept. 27, 1904, Dave c. Harris, father of the two boys mentioned above, was assassinated within one mile of his home, a single load of buckshot being fired into his ab- domen. The Harrises accused the Whites of this crime, but they were acquitted at all examining trial on account of the insutfclency of evidence against them.
 A few months later, Dec. 8, 1904, R. E. White and his son, Bay, were fired upon from ambush, while passing along road near Mt. Vernon with load of cotton. Several shots were fired, and R. E. White was almost instantly kill ed, while his son was slightly in jured. While the perpetrators of this crime kept themselves con- cealed, it was generally thought that the crime was committed by the Harris boys, who immediately left the country and have never been apprehended, unless the par ties arrested at Cabot are proved to be they.
 Indictments for murder in the first degree against Frank and Henry Harris were found in the Faulkner county grand jury in January 1905. It is thought that they will be brought to this coun- ty to await trial, if it develops that they have been apprehended.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-21
PORTER SLABS BOY
OBJECTS TO YOUTHS
SLEEPING IN BAR ROOM.
Accused Locked Up on Complaint Of Vic
TINS Mother-Will Face Charge
Tomorrow.

Antonio Pomenetto, a porter in the sa-
loon of Otto Karst, 533 Ferry street, Is
locked up in the Third Precinct Police Sta
ton charged with having stabbed Michael
McDonough, is years old. of 146 Bowery
street, in the back at Z o'clock this morn
ing. Pomenetto will be arraigned tomor-
row morning.
According to the story told Captain
Christie, McDonough and another boy
named Joseph Nunski, who lives near
McDonough, went In the saloon a little
before 6 o'clock, and were there only a
few minutes when both Of them fell
asleep. The porter finally noticed them,
and waking both told them it was not a
clearinghouse and requested them to dis
appear.
Neither made a move that looked like
getting out, and the porter started in to
use force. Nunski got out without much
of a struggle, but McDonough renamed
obstinate, caught hold of the par railing
and held on. This enraged the porter, who
drew a knife and plunged 1t into the boys
back. McDonough then gave up the fight
and ran from the place to his house, where
he tainted just as he got inside.
He was revived and then told his mother
what had happened. She gave MN spcn
doctor. Thinking that the latter would
answer the call without delay she went
to the Third Precinct Police Station and
told Captain Christie her story. The por-
ter was Immediately arrested. When Mrs
McDonough arrived home she found her
boy still without medical assistance. tne
police ambulance then took him to st.
James's Hospital and after remaining
there for about two hours he was dis
charged.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-21
CIGAR MANS ERROR
LAW REQUIRES DAILY EN-
TRIES OF SALES.
carmini Thought Monthly Records
Would Do ant Gets Himself
into Trouble.

AT a hearing yesterday afternoon be-
fore United States Commissioner Bige-
low in he latter's office, 1876 Market
street, Vincenzo Carmini, a cigar
manufacturer, of Cone street, Orange,
was continued in bail to await the de-
cision of the commissioners. Carmini is
charged with failing to properly make
entries of his daily sales, and when
the internal revenue inspector made
his round two weeks ago he was re-
fused admittance to Carmini's office
by the l~atter's sisters.
When the official did get to the books
he discovered that Carmini had neg
lected to make proper entry of sales
of cigars, which the Inspector declared
showed Carmini over 1000 short of
what he should have on hand If the
stamps used IN the cigar boxes were
any criterion.
At h examination Assistant United
States District Attorney Stryker repre-
ssnted h government, while Franklin
w. Fort appeared for the defendant.
The defense was a new Interpretation
of the laws governing the case in
point. Lawyer Fort claimed that his
client was at liberty to make all en-
tries of sales on the last day of the
month instead of daily, but this was
denied by the prosecution. and the law,
when referred to, showed that 1t reads
f'daily reports of sales must be en-
tered OF the books of cigar manufae-
|turers."
While no attempt at defrauding the
government was disclosed, 1t was held
that there was still a violation of the
internal revenue laws, and Commits
sioner Bigelow decided to hold the
matter over until next Tuesday for de-
cision.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-21
Architect Must Pay Back
to City $500. Declares
School Commissioner.
STEP TAKEN BY SMITH
Determined That the Present
Board Shall Unravel Snarl
About Plans Which Didn't
Fit Appropriation--Lively
Developments Hinted.


School Commissioner J. Edward
Smith announced today that he had
taran .+ans IN Gre Architect Nathan
.r--- - H. n1an. fo, the
"Ss VIZ ~
proposed manuai training anu eN
nical high school, for the return OIL the
$751; 500 paid Mr.. Myers for the plans by
the CITY.
rhe poar6 of school Estimate al
- o.oo ooo -. 49, areotio, ~ tho
ios'e" y.OV -..
hlsn SCHOOL, aHu III TIC eoi
Architect Myerss plan was selecteu py
the schoolhouse committee of the
Board Of Education, and when the, bids
were received 1t was found that to
erect the school according to the plans
would necessitate the expenditure of
approxfmateIy $500, 900, or twice the
aro,,nt of money on hand for the pur-
nose.
Previous to receiving the bids the
scboolhouse COMMITTEES allowed the
architect to draw $500, one-half the
amount allowed him for the plans on
a 4 ner cent. basis. figuring on a total
Of s400. 600. for the erection of the
h,,;,dtng
Morv s+or,ov ,oaet,nps of the COM
y,ittea were held and the architect re-
fused n draw new MANS or refund the
ronev WITH +ba res,,lt that the COM
~,o,ttee decided To ask the Board of
SchooI Estimate for an extra appro-
nriation of several hundred thousand.
This scheme was abandoned when 1t
ryas irtimated RI the committee that
The request would be refused. After
that the COMMITTEES met weekly for sew
aral montha hut found II imnossible to
ge+ aro,,nd tbe nroblem. and before the
fsst erection nassed q resolution LAYING
tba noatter over until next wear which
mean+ bardin the muddle as a legacy
~ the next committee.
AZ he recent election the referendum
for a small annointive school board
ona of nine members-becam a law.
and Tho nresent elective body will cease
~ renort, after the frst of the wear.
al rafuse to allow this matter TO be
aronned hv the nresent schoolhouse
committee declared Commissioner
Smith WIN is a member of the com
mittee. I'll Ia a shame that it has not
.been settled before this. and to allow
tba noatter ia he taken I'm by the small
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-21
HORSE SCARED
BY AUTO IN
MAD RUN
Driver Injured, Wagon
Smashed and Animal KILL
ed Many Near Collision.

Great excitement prevailed in the vi
entity of Clinton and Elizabeth ave-
nues and Quitman street at 7:45 o'clock
this morning, when a horse attached 20
a wagon laden with brick owned and
driven by John Varona, 20 years old,
of 1853 Malvern street, SHE'D at a pass
ing automobile at Elizabeth and Clin-
ton emu and dashed wildly down
Clinton avenue toward Quitman street.
Varona did all in his power to check
the animal, but without success. lie
shouted to pedestrians who were wait
ing for cars IN the various corners,
and several had narrow escapes Driv-
crs of other vehicles bound in both III
rections had to use rare judgment in
preventing a collision.
When Quitman street was reached Var
ona was inclined to believe that II he
turned his horse into it that the incline
at that point would tend toward bringing
him to Il halt, but instead the runaway
bolted and ran into a large tree on the
corner. Varona escaped with the breaking
of his left arm ut the wrist. He was
thrown head foremost over the seat to the
ground and this prevented him from other
injuries, for had he landed on the side
walk q few feet from Where he fell he
would probably have been killed.
He was picked up by Policeman Con-
lon, who sept in a call for the ambulance,
and Varona was removed to st. Barna-
basis Hospital. His arm was attended to
and he went home.
The right fore leg of the horse was
broken and Sergeant McGovern, who re-
ceived a report of the accident from Con-
Ion. notified the Humane Society. which
sen one Of its men to shoot the injured
animal.
The brick was strewn over the roadway
and the wagon was a complete wreck. In
discussing the accident Varona stated that
he had driven the horse for some time AMI
%viously.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-21
HOPING THAT
FORT WILL
SPEAK
Of Statement
at Dinner to Senator's To-
morrow at Lakewood.


From the fact that 1t is the duty
of the Senate to confirm most of the
appointments that will be made by
Governor-elect John Franklin Fort, it
is assumed that the next Governor, at
the dinner to the Senators tomorrow
night in Lakewood, will say something
about the filling of the places. Up to
the present time there has been con-
siderable mystery on the coming APP
pointments owing to the silence of the
Governor-elect.
There has been some talk of the pos
sible appointments, of course, especial
ly regarding Supreme Court Justice
ships. as has been printed in the
EVENING STAR. The Governor-elect
has refused to say a word more about
this feature than upon other questions
relating to appointments. and it is
likely he will not say anything posi-
tive until he is inaugurated.
Senator Everett Colby, who has been
in the South for some time hunting, is
expected home today in time to go to
Lakewood tomorrow for the dinner.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-21
GOESTOCOURT
SHE LANDS
IN CELL
WOman's Desire to See JUS
tiCe Done Is Realized
in a Way.

Ellen Reilly's welI-developed tongue,
pugilistic temperament and renegade
propesities got her "in bad favor with
Judge Howell today, in the Third Pre-
cinct Police Court. She was living in
the house at 50 Oliver street, which is
owned by William p. Woodbridge, whose
home is next door. He came to court
this morning osteDsibly for the purpose
of inquiring into his privileges as a
landlord. lie put Ellen in the ''unde-
sirable citizen class, and said she had
turned his property into a disorderly
house and that Ellen possessed a per-
ennial jag"
Excuse me. your honor" Ellen
blurted cut, II just want to tell you
that I'm a decent and respectable
I never took but a glass of
beer in my life" She then attempted
to deliver an grafton against her neigh
bors, and succeeded in getting in a
few blows before she was quieted.
Ellen was indisputably and unmistak-
ably intoxicated. 1t had been testified
that Ellen was uproariously drunk at
3 o'clock this morning, but the one she
had in court was not a hold-over. 1t
a fresh one. And she would have
gotten away with it had she held her
tongue and remained in her seat.
Her landlord merely wanted to know
If he could nave her di-spossessed, and
it was while Judge Howell was explain
ing the law to him that Ellen became
excited. urged on by John Barleycorn,
and thereby attracted attention to her
condition. For hat single mistake she
will serve thirty days in jail. She had
no business in the courtroom today.
and went there only to see that Justice
did not go astray. She thinks it did.