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The TransVaaI Today.

The conditions today IN South
Africa are simply appalling" she
says. Our people are downtrodden
snd mistreated BY the English. The
invaders OF our land impose enormous
Dxes in the hope that We viii be COM
peeled 70 sell our lands FOR a song
The burden OF tax on ny property
N the Orange river Is very heavy.
but am holding on 10 that land. and
all continue 10 60 so.
There viii be another war be-
tween the Beers and the English with
m a few wears. and IN the struggle
which is bound TO come and for which
my people are preparing. the invader
Is going o. he driven out Of our fair
land and my people Will again enjoy
their former rights Tho only reason
we finally gave up in the other war
was the fact that the British soldiers
were killing women and children and
were conducting an inhuman warfare
''The American people have no idea
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Defeated. But Not Conquered.

The spirit Of the Beers was not
crushed when they agreed 20 the peace
or Vereenigung and brought 10 an
end the South African war. On the
contrary. they had copies of the dOcu-
ment printed and distributed them
among the burghers.
They call it their charter" They
have never acknowledged that they
were conquered by Great Britain in
their stubbornly fought war. To them
the peace was simply the making of
terms
The Dutch form the majority OF the
white population or the TransvaaL, as
in the rest of South Africa. They in
crease In numbers as rapidly as the
black race whose masters they are.
In the Transvaal they form so pc,
cent OF the white population. while in
several OF the other provinces they
are still more in the majority. They
have intelligent and progressive lead
ers. and they are winning over many
OF the British residents OF South
Africa l. their ideas OF a government
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OF one or her riding gauntlets as
trophy OF the war.
While never actually wounded IA
Battle, or struck by a bullet. she was
knocked insensible by the butt OF a
scared sentry's gun, one moonlight
night, as with four other sharp shoot
ers she crept toward the British en-
campment around a grass-covered
kopje. The frightened sentinel, after
smashing her over the head. ran to-
ward the outpost, giving the alarm,
but Same Kruger. carried by her
fellow-men, was hurried TO the horses
which were tethered nearby. placed IN
the saddle. and led OF al a gaHop,
easily distancing the few guards who
ANSWERED the alarm.
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Children Who
Never Saw a Dime

W E have closed up for the
NM winter here in Dawson
V v City. Alaska. and q few
words about ourselves may
not be unappreciated where We have
friends writes Mrs. Childs 10 the
Chicago InteT-Ocean.
This isn't. the old Dawson you read
about a few short years ago. From
"a summer Indian village and fishing
camp Dawson has grown into a thriv-
ing town. with a summer population
OF over 500 and a little less than half
that many In winter. Here are
churches, schoolhouses. banks, cleo
trio light plants. wholesale and retail
stores. and two up-to-date newspaper
which sell for 3 cents a copy. The
dwellings are either OF frame or logs.
the latter predominating, for, after all.
the log house Is the more comfortable
ana the more easily heated. Many OF
our log palaces were built IN the DAYS
of 1897 and 1858. when carpenters were
paid so a day for their work. The
average size OF the log cabin is 10
by "A feet. and while they are comfort
able, but little provision is made for
light, the windows being exceptionally
small
There were no shingles in these so
called early lays" so the roofs were
covered with earth. upon which grass
has grown. preventing the water from
soaking through. IL is odd TO see
these roof lawns" in many parts of
Dawson, and perhaps the oldest sight
of all was one roof that was last
summer converted into a vegetable
garden wherein the owner raised
T.H.rH D. NnaalH n
almost grew a pumpkin. The expert
ment did not go unObserved BY some
of the Dawson housewives. One OF
them declares that her roof shall next
summer bloom forth with flowers.
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Briton sooner or later must learn that
he is dealing with race far more
indomitable than the conquered and
assimilated Celt The Dutch. although
but handful OF people. in the long
run always have beaten their enemies.
They haven't taken II out in whining
and grumbling.
A prominent English writer, Archi-
bald r. COlquhOun. who has recently
spent some time studying the condi-
tons among the Beers. says: True
patriotism is not lacking" And he
adds.
They are now playing an intelligi-
BILE game. and can best be met by
fFankness."
The leaders Of the Beers all the
while are keeping the spirit OF Dutch
natiOnalism alive in the hearts of the
people and waiting for the opportune
time to strike for their country and
their freedom.
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Miss krroor = War Hero.

But 70 was during t.e war I'm the
Transvaal that AUss Kruger, who Is
only Jwenty-eieht wears old. accom-
pIished her Creates deeds. Her love
for her country and her devotion 10 its
cause was typical o. the Beers, who
are filled with the Dutch national
spirit.
when the war broke ont she disap-
peared from her farm land home and
Joined a company Of Boer sharpshoot-
ers Of which her brother was leader.
She made no attempt 20 conceal the
fact that she was sirl and though
lighting side by side with the men,
was always given a tent or shelter by
herself
Miss Kruger figured in several OF the
fercest pitched battles against the
British. AT spion Kop, with the body
Of crack shots 10 which she was at
tacbed. on her favoFite charger.
Goosen. she cireied the British ranks
IN a lightning dash. picElHs oIt Off
GERS for pot-shots-
whether she actually ever killed a
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they are fully prepared. 70 make the
great effort which shall leave them
once again a free people.
Their leaders are keeping them filled
with the idea OF national unity. and
are trying to guide them in the forma-
ton Of various patriotic movements.
The Dutch In South Africa admit
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graphs" himself and just what he is
going to do. as the man who Is al
ways trying 10 be smart never falls
10 do.
lie keeps stil, makes no conhdanJs,
and, when he moves he strikes sud
nenly and irresistibly. He is game
TO the end. There is no hysterical
come on. ys'-first-intO-b attle-and-
hrst-out. about your BOer. He has no
''blun" whatever, is dead in earnest.
and when in a contest. stays IN.
II is true that the Beers quote Bible
phrases freely. They are fed on this
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" terms with British officials there.
but all the while watching for the
timely moment when ne can step TO
the front and call upon his. country
men TO gather around the standard of
liberty, which he will raise When
that day comes. be il in the near or
distant future. Great Britain must
prepare for war more costly and
more destructive OF the lives OF Brit
ish soldiers than the war which closed
in 1902 at Vereenigung.
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Real Character OF the Beers.

Many people have wrong or a hay
impression Of the real character OF the
Beers. They picture him as a pious
upright, GOd-fearing man, who could
not be brought to commit "a dishonest
act. And Vet. according To one good
authority, simplicity In a Boer is as
unusual as guilelessness in an ORR
entail"
True. your Teuton and especially your
Boer. has a comparatively heavy man
ner; ne isn't like the average type of
some other nationalities. always CHAT
tering, strutting. staggering, blufhng.
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that the behavior of the British
administrator Lord Miner. to them
individually, was kind, and his
actions in the main of benefit. But
as regards US as a nation his policy
has been deyiiish."
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Muck.Rakers Among the Beers.

The truth Of the matter is. says one
historian. that they do not trust their
nearest friends II a Boer wants 10
borrow money he goes 10 a stranger
rather than TO a near acquaintance.
lie does not believe that a man can
act with wholly disinterested motives.
There are plenty of ''muck-rakers
among the Beers. Public men are
freely accused of dishonesty and per
sonal ambitions.
Instead Of answering a question di-
rectIy. the Boer has the habit OF get
ting around il by asking another ques-
ton This trait is inherited from a
race OF traders who were always driv-
ing sharp bargains.
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against the British IN the TransvAal
This Dutch Joan OF ARC 10 Miss
Same Kruger. a grHndniece OF the
famous ola Bosr president. Dom Paul
KT lEeT.
She Is nee IN Denver Col. and open
~ declares that the time ts soon com
Ing wfssn her oountrymen win rise and
throw OF the British yoke they are
zsarfng with such 81 viii.
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The Beers Waiting

Others than Same Kruger, who have
been carefully observing the Beers and
the doings in the Transvaal since
the British. occupation. have seen that
the Beers are merely waiting until
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Their Most Prominent Leader.

SHUTS. the daring leader OF flying
columns in the late war. is the leading
hgure in the Transvaal today. He is.
however, keeping well in the back
ground. in the meantime practiclng
law in Pretoria and keeping on friend
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Their Love Of Liberty.

The Dutch and the Beers, who are
merely transplanted Dutchmen. are
among the most intensely Hberty-lov-
ing peoples OF the world The
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food from their infancy. and in their
homes are taught to repeat passages
from Scripture at the family prayer
meeting. This has given the impress
sion that they are as a nation living
examples OF the golden rule
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COOlie Labor in the Transraal.

'OOlie Labor in the TransTaRL.
Great Britain has given the BoeTs
"a new cause OF grievance by the intro
duction OF coOlie labor fer the mires
These men. who are practically slsves.
are brought 10 South Africa on con
tract They are, as 4 RUE, men who
have belonged 10 the criminal class
In their own country. No sooner 90
they arrive at the mines than they be-
gin 10 commit all sorts OF outraEss
At night time they are supposed 70
remain IN the pens, which are buHt
for them around the mines, but they
escape from these and rob and pilrsr
In the surrounding country Baer
farmers suffer very much from these
depTedations. They are banding them
selves together to form sort OF a
police protection against these foreign
robbers
The losses which the Beers sustzin
on account OF these frequent thefts or
property combined with the heay taxes
which they are obliged 20 ray on their
land often Obliges them 10 sell their
property 10 the rich English mining
companies. But in spite OF this oD-
preston they are not disheartened.
and they are waiting patiently for the
movement when they are ready 10
shake on the calling English yoke.
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Dutch JOanOf Arc,
a Talented MuSi-
clan, Who Is
Working for the
Beers Cause,
Says Her COun-
trymen Have
Been Preparing
OlIICC lIIc IGdCG
to Throw Off
the Obnoxious
British Yoke.

BEAUTIFUL young woman
who played the part OF an
Amazon IN the Boer war IS
sounding the tocsln OF
another and probably even
more determined uprising
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Traits That Are PraisewOrthy.

one of the most conspicuous virtues
OF the Beers is their hospitality. IL
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this agricultural people. You are
judged BY yourself, not by your wealth
or title. You are freely made welcome
10 The very best that the home affords.
ana # you have TO take pot luck
no apologies are made for lack 0r
style or scant supply.
Deep love Of country and dogged de-
termination are the two most promi-
nent traits Of the Boer. and when he Is
again ready 10 take up arms against
the hated English ruler. these two
traits viii help him 70 conquer.
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man or not. r. not positively know
as she never would tell. but she ad-
mits wounding six She proudly ex-
hibits a bullet hole through the edge
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entirely independent Of Imperial
Britain
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10

Had San Antonio the modern street system, 1t would be beauti- ful city, but its very crooked and narrow passways hinder the pro- gress of the business center very badly. But all new streets now being made are straight and have the proper width.
 The gardening of the adjacent country is great industry, and to say that during today as I visited the different parts of the suburbs of the city that I saw number of wagons being loaded with the diff ferent garden vegetables indicates that the climate is mild indeed.
 c. o. DALTON.
 December 20, IoO6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
PRETTY CHINESE GOLD FISH.

The fish was no bigger than sil- yer dollar. Its color was bright gold, and it has beautiful, bushy, golden tail.
 "That," said the pet stock deal- CT, "is the finest aquarium fish in the world, a Chinese brush-tailed gold fish. It is handsome, healthy and long-lived, and if you were trust magnate I'd advise you to give one to your little girl for Christ mas present.
 "A good brush-tailed gold fish," he concluded, ''costs $250 or $500, and some fine specimens have sold for as much as $7O0 apiece"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
WHEN FOOD BECOMES POISON.

If one were to say that thousands of people regularly and almost sys- tematically poison themselves with food it would strike the average layman as extravagant. The opin- ion of the layman, however, cuts no figure when compared with scien- tifc deduction of one who has cara. fully observed the facts.
 How many people are there who select their food with care, eat it at the right time and in the proper way to insure good digestion and subsequent absorption of just tho physiologically correct amount ot nutriment required to repair tho waste incurred by the duties of everyday life? There are very few.
 Some starve themselves, but the great majority go to the other ex- treme and constantly overeat. Ono eats too much at regular meal timeA while another eats less, but feeds more frequently. In either case the digestive apparatus is overtaxed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10

At Robinette's you will find the largest and most complete line of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, Cut Glass, Fancy China Ware, Umbrellas, Clocks, etc. ever brought to Conway. Remember the place.
 ROBINETTE'S.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
Chaudoin Case Up Again.

Attorneys Bruce T. Bullion and R. G. Bruce left Tuesday for Paris, where their client, Singleton Chau- doin, charged with embedding funds of the Spaulding Buggy Go. /, is on trial. R. c. Dickerson, Hen " Frauenthal and w. B. Hines were sub-penaed from this city as witnesses and are also attending the trial.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10

Guitars, V1ollns, Mandol1ns and Banjos at bargain prices at Pat Pope's Music store, opposite Lay man Hotel, Conway, Ark. 7-tf
 Don't fail to see what we have in bargains. These prices are strictly cash consideration. That's why we are making them so low.
 s. E. ANDERSON.
 We are changing this ad. and our prices are changed-they're lcwer-but the grades are as good ever. Malvern Lumber Co.,. sales office, St. Louis; mills, Perla, Ark.
 Many China pieces and sets which usually cost you SI.5o to S2, we are selling as long as they last or till 18th inst at 67 cents.
 S. E. ANDERSON.
 Next Tuesday our reduction sale closes and many have taken ad- vantage of the extreme low price already. You are next. Come on. s. E. ANDERSON.
 ]. E. Harris of Enola was in the city Tuesday. He is a new resi- dent of this county, having recent ly moved here from Bennington, I. T.
 Doctors Brown & Westerfeld were called to near Center Ridge, Conway county, last Friday, to as sist Dr. Jones of Plumerville in performing an operation on a pa tient.
 LOST SRAYED or STOLEN On Christmas morning, one white and liver spotted pointer dog, 5 months old. Will pay liberal re- ward for return of same to Opie Hartie at Conway. 2O2t.
 Mrs. Will Rowsey, who will be remembered here as Miss May Ed rington, and two children, and Hope Tabor, all of Little Rock, spent New Years with Misses Nel- lie and Bessie Randell.
 Elias Kuydendall and family left last week for Deport, Texas, where they will make their home. MT. Kuykendall has resided i'll this county for many years, and his friends regret his departure.
 Rev. l. ]. Hurt has not an- nounced his decision in regard to the call extended him from an Ok lahoma City Baptist church. His many friends still hope that he will remain with his present charge.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. R. H. Taylor and daughter~of Coalgate, l. T., are visiting relatives and friends in this city. MT. Taylor was once prominent business man of this city, and this is his first visit to Conway since leaving here twelve years ago.
 Rev. J. w. Hammer, a we'll known Methodist minister ot Franklin, Tenn. father of Dr. w. s. Hammer of this city, died at his home last Saturday. Dr. Hammer was present during his fathers last illness and returned to Conway yesterday.
 Miss Lillian Anderson and Mes sers R. w. Robins and Fletcher Smith went up to Morrilton Fri day morning to artend a progress sive luncheon given by Miss Erma- lee McClung in honor of Miss An derson. A very enjoyable evening was spent by those who were pres ar1t
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
LOCAL NOTES.

crs Bush of Vilonia was here Monday. \ c. V. Douglass was up from Lit lie Rock Sunday.
 Miss Floy Smith has as a guest Miss Reeves of Searcy.
 Mrs. I. R. Donnell is improving bAer several days illness.
 Mrs E. A. Bolton returned to her home in Lake Village Tues lay.
 Sloan East left Tuesday morning or Oklahoma, where he has pos ton.
 Polk Potts is able to be out gain after a severe spell of pneu- honia.
 Mrs. E. G. Majors and Mrs. Mary Wyatt are visiting at Plum rville.
 | Mrs. c. H. Lehman returned Sunday from a visit to relatives at Black Rock.
 Euell Walthall and sister, Miss toy, returned Saturday from Che otah, l. T.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Pat Pope gave kn enjoyable party at their home Saturday evening.
 Frank Durham has returned to Little Rock after visit to his par {nts in this city.
 W. s. Martin and w. G. Kelly bf Vilonia were appreciated callers It this office Tuesday.
 Irish potatoes for sale, 85 cents Der bushel. Geo. Simon, IT,, IH piles east of Conway. 2t
 Deputy Clerk w. s. Allen of the United States district court of Lit le Rock was in the city Sunday.
 Mrs. Renfroe and sons, who pent Christmas at Rison, have re- urned to their home in this city.
 Mrs. s. c. Wilkerson and Mrs. ". E. DeLong of Morrilton visited trs. J. c. Lay a few days last Eeek.
 Rev. C. H. Maury and family lave returned from Jonesboro, Fhere they visited during the hol Hays.
 Ernest Douglass left Tuesday for tittle Rock, where he has accepted
 position with the Hollenberg Music Go.
 Mrs. Jennie V. Hicks and daugh- er, Miss Nelle, have returned from visit to relatives at Lonoke and .lttle Rock.
 Mrs. Barton has returned to Con- Fay and will make her home in pe Gregory residence on North ront street.
 Mrs. F. E. Perminter is moving Pls week to Little Rock, where }e will make her home with her pn, Percy.
 For Rent-Six room two-story Fsldence on College avenue, two cres Of rich land enclosed. See E. Witt at Frauenthal x chwarz' store. I9-2t* SALESMEN WANTED to look after UT interest in Faulkner and ad- fcent counties. Salary or con- Plsslon. Address The Harvey Oil Fo., Cleveland, o. It
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
Real Estate Transfers.

w. R. James has bought an 8o- acre tract southeast ot Oak Grove cemetery from Fred Fees of Enid Okla, the consideration being S75o.
 w. D. Fulmer has bought 40 acres of railroad land near Roden s mill.
 A. ]. Witt has sold to Frank E. Robins and R. w. Robins a busi- ness lot two doors east of the Con- way Printing Go. building; consid- eratiOn So5O.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
Cotton Receipts Light.

The cotton receipts of the past week were light, only I72 bales be- ing bought in this city. Hardly a dozen bales were brought in by farmers, the balance being sold to merchants by sginners. The con- dition of the roads and bridges was responsible for the light re- Ceipts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
Junior Ladies' Aid.

The junior ladies aid society of the Baptist church met Tuesday afternoon with the Misses Hamil- ton. This society was organized last week with the following of- fcers: Mrs. G. l.. Banner, presi- dent; Miss Sallie Hildreth, secre- tary; Miss Lula Thurston, treas urer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
Made Narrow Escape.

Dr. E. o. Brannon of this city, while attempting to rescue some of his horses on his Cadron farm last week, came very near being drowned himself. Six horses be- longing to him were lost in the overflow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
c. E. Officers Elected.

The Christian Endeavor society elected the following officers for the next six months last Friday night: Miss Theresa Sloan, pres ident; Tom Wren, vice-president; Miss Julia Robins, secretary and treasurer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10

LosT-An overcoat last Mon- day in this city. Finder will be rewarded by returning same to me at this office. C. A. WREN.
 w. J. Snow and J. Walter White of Vilonia were in Conway Mon day. MT. White was on his way to Little Rock, where he will re- sume his work in the medical col lege.
 If you are thinking of buying a piano all we ask of you, for your own sake, see ours before you buy. We handle the Baldwin line, the best on the market, so said the judges at the Worlds Fair both in St. Louis and Paris. The pianos speak for themselves if you only give them a chance.
 s. E. ANDERSON.
 STRAYED-From my place at Vilonia, Ark, on Dec. II, one black horse, I6 hands high, frosty across forehead, collar mark on left shoulder, front feet shod. Re ward for return to me or informa- tion leading to his recovery.
 ]. H. HOLLINGSHEAD, I7-4t Vilonla, Ark.
 LosT-On Little Rock and Quit man road between Enola and En- ders, or between MT. Hardy's and Enders, about Nov. 27, 1906, one black folding pocket book, about ? inches wide and 5 inches long, containing S2o and a S bill. Liberal reward for return to J. H. Cunningham or B. Settlers store, Enola, Ark. I7-tf
 The friends of Mrs. w. D. Ashe of Abbott, Ark, will regret to learn of her very serious illness. A son was born to her about two weeks ago, and, after recovering nicely for a few days, she became suddenly very ill, her mind being affected. Her mother, Mrs. l.. l.. Smith of this city, who was attend ing her, is also i'll. s. G. and liar grove Smith were called to see Mrs. Ashe, who is now under treatment at Fort Smith hospital.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-10
Card of Thanks.

To my many friends who sub scribed and renewed their subscrip- ton to the Log Cabin Democrat during its popularity contest and csst their votes for me, which gave me an actual vote of 63,385 as per the announcements, one and all of you I desire to thank, assuring you that shall ever remember you. I realize that friends are worth more than gold. United we shall stand; divided we shall fall." I assure you that l shall strive to improve my intellect, so as to cause none of you to ever re- gret havin, cast your vote for me, and may Gods richest blessings rest upon each of you.
 I am your grateful friend,
 JEWELL SNOW. Vilonia, Jan. 5, 1907.