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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Fifty-Eiqht Suits.

Fifty-eight damage suits, aggrega- ting about $125,000, were filed in the. Jefferson circuit court at Pine Bluff recently, against the St. Louis South western Railway Company, commonly known as the Cotton Belt, for losses sustained in the big fire which occur red in that city on February 13, 19O7.- The allegations in the various suits are the same and in substance claim that the fire originated from sparks from an engine of the defendant com pany. Some of these suits were insti-- tuted by the property owners in the burned district for losses sustained over and above the amounts of insur-- ance received by them. Some of the plaintiffs had no insurance. The others are brought by various insur- ance companies under the powers or subrogation contained in their policies for the amount of insurance paid to- each of the insured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
First Mayor of Hermitage.

N. P. WadsVorth, who was recently elected mayor of the comparatively new town of Hermitage, was in the city recently, and received his com mission from the secretary of state. The municipal election at Hermitage was held few days ago. The other officers elected were: pr. w. P. Rea- sor, treasurer; J. w. Creed, recorder; J. P. Lansdale, M. A. Jackson, E. A. Baker. Dr. G. l.. Wilson and E. C.. Young. Mayor Wadsworth says that many improvements are going on in the building line, among which is the erection of a s5,000 school building. Hermitage is one year old and has a population of about 600.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Sues For S5,OOO Libel.

Philip Dart, a blacksmith, has filed suit against the Daily Texarkanian of Texarkana, for the sum of $5,000, which he alleges he has been damag- ed in character and reputation. by reason of an item which appeared in the paper about three weeks ago giv- ing an account of plaintiffs arrest on a warrant charging him with aggra- vated assault upon his step-daughter. The plaintiff alleges that part of the allegations, as printed in the article, are untrue and libelous.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
To Investigate Water Conditions.

A resolution will probably be pres ented at a meeting of the Pulaski County Medical Society, to be held early next month, to ask the federal government to send an expert from the Marine Service to Little Rock to investigate water conditions with a view to determining suitable source of supply. The committee which some time since inspected the plant of the Home Water Company, will, it is said, present resolution favoring another source of supply. The source, however, could not be determined, it is thought, until after a thorough investigation, both as to the volume of water in some other stream and it's meteorological condi- tiOD
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Widow of Ex-Governor Dead.

Mrs. Mary Kim Roane, widow of the late John Selden Roane, fourth governor of Arkansas, died recently at her home at Tulip in Dallas county. The Roanes liver near Pine Bluff until 1867, where Governor Roane died, after which Mrs. Roane returned to her old home in Tulip, where she has since resided. In her young woman hood she was one of the belles of Arkansas and was held in high es- teem.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Merchants Will Give Prizes.

The Board of Trade at Morrilton has decided to establish trades day" on the second Tuesday in each. month, the first one to be held on' October 8. Ten thousand buttons have been ordered with Meet me at Mor- rilton on the second Tuesday" inscribed thereon. There will be .. big barbecue given on this day free to- everybody. Each merchant in Nor rilton will make special bargain sales on these days, and prizes of merchan-. disc and cash will be offered to the farmer bringing the largest load of produce, finest team, best grade Of cotton, corn, etc.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
MINIMUM OF THE FARMERS.

The growth of the Farmers Union is one of the wonders of these times, From a quiet but earnest talk in which five farmers participated 1t has grown to be a mighty organization, numbering 100000 members In 2S States. The South is fairly covered by it, and it remains today an organi- zation of farmers, by farmers, for farmers. There are few CT no dema. gogues or politicians in it. It stands fo1 everything that will help the farm CT. and the South has no organization that is more efficient today or that promises to be more helpful in the future. It aims to induce the farmers who grow cotton to act as one man in the marketing of their chief cash crop, and it's success in that direction has been satisfactory and beneficial.
 The organization sitting at Little Rock has just placed a 15-cent mini mum upon the new cotton crop. There are plenty of men who will attack this minimum, but the assailants are not farmers. The farmers think that when all other products are command ing higher prices, cotton should bring 15 cents. The farmers are entitled to a larger compensation in an expen, sive era, and the law of supply and demand is supporting them in thetr reasonable demands. The minimum named at Little Rock was not hurried ly or earelessly determined. It is the result of a cautious and comprehen- sive survey of the entire situation, and if the members of the union will stand Loyalty up to it, surprising good may flow from it. The prosperity of the South is tied up in the proposition and cordial cooperation on the part of the members of the Farmers Un- ion can carry it to a glorious consum- on.-Birmingham AgeHerald.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Will Transfer Convicts.

Superintendent J. A. Pitcock has received orders from the Penitentiary Board to transfer at once 175 con- victs, 115 from the Dickinson camp, and 60 from the Reaves camp, to the state convict farm in Lincoln county The prisoners are to be used in pick ing the cotton crop on the farm. It is estimated there are now about 300 bales open on the farm. The Board expects the farm will produce enough cotton tiris year for the stste to reaf' sze from the sale about s75,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
AIleoed Breach of Contract

The transcript in the case of Ora ham & Bordley against H. c. Harris and Lille R. Harris and Sample & Hoaglan, on appeal from the Monroe Circuit Court, has been filed in the Supreme Court The action is for al legged breach of contract in the build ing of a residence in Clarendon, the amount of damages claimed being s2,- eos. The lower court rendered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff for s4;55cc7.50, from which judgmept the defendsnts appealed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

It is so important that good seed be planted that we can't refrain from again telling you that you ought to now pick out the seed for the next years crop Good seed is as import ant as good breed among the stock. You have had the need of good breeds exemplifed so often that you do not need any hint along that line, but so many planters go on planting poor seed that a little jar right here ought to do good.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
( ARKANSAS A ESTATE NEWSQ
Gold Discovered In Arkansas.

Gold, believed to be in paying quan- titles has been discovered in Mont gomery county, about a mile and a half northeast of Womble. Messrs- Blair and Thompson made the discov
 cry on their farm. J. J. Thompson was formerly miner, having worked in the pit in this and several other states. Finding what he believed from indications to be gold-bearing rock, he traced the leal to a bluff on the farm. Then he blasted off a num- Der of specimens and sent them to a firm of assayers in Los Angeles, in whom he had perfect confidence. Blair and Thompson recently received the result of the assay, which showed that the rock tested carried gold in the proportion of $11.SS to the ton, with traces of silver. The rock is dark colored, streaked with layers of quartz. A shaft has been sunk to the depth of 15 feet and the owners say that the ore shows greater richness as the depth increases. They have sent specimens of this deeper ore rock to be assayed and are now awaiting report on it. Mr. Thompson claims to be sufficiently familiar with gold bearing rock to reconize it when he sees it, which facts led to the dis covery He believes Montgomery county contains gold, silver, lead and zinc in paying quantities and that all that is needed is capital for the de- volopment of her mineral resources.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Pardons Granted.

Acting Governor Pindall has grant ed pardon to James Traylor, con- victed in the White county circuit court on a charge of murder in the second degree, and sentenced to fif- teen years in the penitentiary, but whose sentence was afterward re- duced to five years. Traylor killed Sutton Thompson near Fl Paso, in White county, while the two were en- gagged in an altercation, and it was the opinion of the judge and prosecuting attorney that he should have been con- victed of manslaughter. Believing that the ends of justice had been sub- served in the case, Gov. Pindall grant ed the pardon. Pardons were also granted by the governor, to Tom Ren- fro of Sebastian county in whose fa- vor Congressman Ben s. Cravens had a great deal of information and testimony; Sam Peoples, ne- gro, convicted in the Jefferson cir cult court on a charge of murder in the second degree about a year ago; J. w. Langhorn, convicted in the Ben- ton Circuit Court in September, l9O6, on the charge of forgery, and Mason Atkinson, convicted recently in the Columbia Circuit Court on the charge of aggravated assault and fined $50.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
BeIdinq Guard Officers.

Gen. w. K. Surride, commanding Arkansas National Guard, has ap- pointed Lieut.. Col. Reuben Dye of Forrest City to take command of the provost guard known as the Bedding Guard, at Hot Springs during the en- campment at the Arkansas Fair. The Bedding Guard will be an organization similar to the Jefferson Guard which officiated at St. Louis during the Col umbian exposition. It will consist of about 800 officers and men, about 75 of whom win be on daily duty. Col. Dye will report at Camp George K. Bedding at Hot Springs September 29, and will remain on duty until October g, and perform all the duties required by the commanding officer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Why, just go along like other sen sible people, and if it to your best ill., terest in the long run to order your goods from abroad, do so; if 1t seems to be the best thing to buy at home do that, always remembering that it i3 well to have home markets, not for the support of lot of unnecessary people who must have their living off of you, but for the use such market Is to you.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
How have you behaved by your pa

How have you behaved by your part ner this week? Remember that the first thing the Union contends for is EQUALITY, and on no other thing does it insist so strongly as on equal division of the products of labor Give her all the improved helps you can and then remember that the household work is a mighty uninteresting field at best.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Transcript in Damage Suit.

The transcript in the case Of A. 5. Rush against the St. Louis, Iron Noun tain and Southern Railway Company, on appeal from the Miller Curcuit Court, has been filed in the Supreme Court. Plaintiff alleges that in Oct ober, 1905, Mrs. Rush, his wife, was a passenger on an Iron Mountain train for TeXarkana; that when near the station one of the trainmen announced the arrival of the train at the place. The train came to a standstill, he al leges, and his wife. on reaching the platform, the servants of the company having left open one of the doors of the steps, and the train starting up, she was thrown violently from the platform under the wheels of the train and was Killed. Defendant sued for $25.000 damages, and was given judgment for $5,000 in the lower court. whereupon the defendant com pany appealed
 The transcript in the case of the Waters-Pierce Oil Company against the City of Hot Springs was filed in the Supreme Court. The plaintiff was recently fined $25 in the Garland Circuit Court on the charge of violat- ing Hot Springs ordinance requiring the payment of vehicle tax.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Found Pay Dirt.

The Schell Mining Company has found rich deposit in it's mine near Yellville at a depth of S4 feet, the jack being valued at $45 per ton. The and carrying on all other work in con- nection with it has been $4,S00. The company now expects to sink the shaft sixteen feet further, and will then erect d s12,000 concentrating plant.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

The way to unitAlize is to unionize. This means that you are to unite with those in the same line of business for the mutual betterment of all in that line. It also means that you ought to have sense enough to keep out of all sorts of entangling alliances with those who may want to use you as a cats paw for raking out choice, juicy chestnuts for their own delectatiOn
 The point of this lies in it's practical application to things that have been, and are even now, being pressed by schemers who want to use the Farm CTS Union to carry out the ends that have no comomn benefit to the farmer
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

If you are at all interested in living a full, well-rounded life, the meetings of the local offer you a grand opportu- nifty to do this. It is the place to be of use to your less fortunate fellow man; it is the place to pour out the good ideas you have stored up, and it is the place to be filled with the ad- vanced thought of your thinking neigh bOr
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

It is feature of pride to many To- calls that not year is allowed to pass which does not show at least one tree about the meeting place planted for each member of the local. That is a mighty good idea, isn't it? Le it be- come common
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Assessment Gain.

Newton county did away with the equalization board by an act of the last legislature and the assessment on personal property alone this year shows a gain over last year of $300,- GOO, also a substantial gain on real property.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

It is funny what lot of politicians are becoming advocates of the Farm CTS Union. The same fellows a little while ago were not so friendly and had some remarks to make about "an- other bubble"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Boat on White River.

The business men of Des Arc have been seriously considering the matter or putting a boat in White river. stock company has been formed for the purpose of buying and operating steamboat, and it is thought that the boat will be in commission about October l.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Don't act the usual fool this year and buy some of the new-fangled fruit trees that will revolutionize the world. Buy good tried stock from reliable and well-known nurserymen. You might do a little experimenting, but do it in a small way, and let your ex- periments be a side-show, and not the main tent"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Sues Street Car Company.

Miss Lilie Orton of Pine Bluff has sued the street car company for $5,625 damages for injuries she re-. ceived by jumping from a car during a panic among the passengers caused by a broken cable.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Seriously Wounded.

Hiram Gam was seriously wounded by being stabbed in the breast by Will Murphy at Rust. The quarrel which resulted in the stabbing began with conversation in which each young man was good natmredly roast- ing the other.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Mashed Head To Pulp.

While loarding a wagon with logs near Poluca, Randolph county, one of the logs fell on Phillip Spinnenweber young man 25 years of age, mash. Ing his head to a pulp.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Young Wife Suicides.

Mrs. H. c. Brown of Ashdown. who was married last February at the age of IA, committed suicide at Fort Worth few days ago. No cause is assigned for her rash act
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Hurt in Runaway

Flave Carpenter, Jr and James Stones two young men of Philadelphia, were thrown out of buggy in a runaway recently, and both of them were seriouly injured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION
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OF AMERICA

It SnOuld De Kept Tn the mlndS or all that the safety of the cotton raiser lies in the same line of quantity-produc- tion that hedges the manufacturer about. When it is evident that there is coming an overproduction of any manufactured article, the shops ar range for a slowing up. This is the only safety in the matter of profitable production. The machinery is put to making something else, or it stands idle until trade picks up and the de- mand is enlarged. This is the only sensible thing to do under such cir cumstances. In two ways this keeps up the price. The first is by not ere ating surplus that would either have to be held at a loss or unloaded at a sacrifice, and again it keeps the price in condition of fixity, thing which cotton planters have striven for for many years. This lesson should sink deep into the minds of those whose interests are in the cotton fields. If too much cotton to reasonably supply the demand is raised, it must either be held and the interest, insurance, shrinkage, etc, must come out of the price it finally brings, or else it must go at such a sacrifice that somebody will buy it for sheer cheapness. It makes no difference how much soph- istry interested people may weave around the holding and warehouse proposition, these are self-evident frlthc Tho ir 11cnf1l in. stitution, and it should be fully used to avoid dumping the whole crop into the market in heap, as has been the custom heretofore, so congesting the market, the yards, the transportation facilities, and so depicting the money market that those who buy must do so at a sacrifice, thus lowering the price for time. That is the end and aim of the warehouse proposition and anyone with common sense enough to lead blind goose to water ought to know this. Whatever will inevitably affect the price of anything offered and usually sold on the market will affect the price and demand for cot ton. The remedy is dear easy: Don't plant too much cotton. It is the duty of the union to look after this matter. It should be in position to know what is the probable acreage, and it should deal this information out to it's members, and they should act upon it in the same way the manufacturers act about their production. They have blazed the way to profit-making busi- nesses, and if the farmers have the sense to follow your leader" they will exercise the same sense that is exercised by the manufacturers. They will diversity, and not diversity by simply changing from one crop to an other, but they will plant a variety of crops, and can thus meet a varied mar ket, thus catching an even average of all the market. This is what unionism is built for
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Have you put thorn into the flesh of the vehicle and implement trust lately? Build a good shelter for all your implements and every tool on the place, and you will cut your bill in two, and the trade of these blood suckers in two at the same time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Don't let the fellow who is waiting to see whacher goin' to do" wait any longer. Get him in and put him on the first principles Educate him and broaden him so that he will be of use to somebody.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
German Colony.

The efforts began some months ago by the Rev. George Kirschke of the German Lutheran church to promote the establishment of German colony in and near Mena are bearing fruit. Already a goodly number have gone there and bought property.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

The man who lives off of speculation is of no benefit to the human race. Let him starve into some useful occu- patton. Only the man who does neces- sary or work of art can be of use as a worker, and that one whose employ ment is not in necessary lines is a drone, and he is burden.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

You can't be a good Union farmer unless you are keeping up with the times. You can't keep up unless you read the newspapers. Take time to keep in touch with what is going on in the world
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Two Men Shot.

Eddie and Winfield Wise, brothers, were shot to death at Huttig by c. B. and E. o. Dukes and Henry Wheeler, of Cecil, La, who claimed that Eddie Wise had wronged their sister.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Killed by EaIIinQ Tree.

Edwin Vowell, of Marmaduke, son of Mat Vowell, and a promising young man of 22, was killed recently by a tree falling upon him while engaged with his brother in cutting timber on the farm of his father two miles south of Marmaduke.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

I believe that we cannot live better than in seeking to become better nor more agreeably than in having clear OnScience-Socrates
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Caterpillars Strip Trees.

The caterpillars in Phillips county have stripped the pecan trees of their foliage but so far. the oceans them selves seem to be uninjured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

If you go out and solicit few men to join your local, you will become a better union man. You will thus class ify and enlarge your reasons for the existence of the organization, and you will be led to get out of it more of the benefits it can bestow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

There will never be a time that things are right until the intention of Nature and Natures God are exem- plified in the even distribution of land air and water to all men alike. The man who can bring the germ that will start this great reform will go down in history as one of the greatest liber- ators that have ever lived.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Oh, yes, the Farmers Union is trust, but we are trusting ourselves this time. We are not going to do anything oppressive, but we will have to have "ours" sure.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

We may look TOT some speculation all along the line, but the play with cotton is pretty well over It will go up sometimes and it will go down sometimes, but the old-time toying with fortune on the market''is about ended
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Clean out all the fence corners and fence rows so as to get rid of the wee vii hatcheries
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

This is the week to make your split log drag, and all the balance of them will be good for it's use.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

If your local meeting drags, it may be that you have done nothing to liven it up.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Don't get scared at the wild pitch ings of the speculator. If you hold your cotton and keep your eating truck, we can't see how the poor dew il is going to accomplish your ruin very soon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

No bad man is on the habit of liv- ing on fruit and among flowers of his own culture. Did you ever notice this?
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

It is the builder and not the destroy CT who benefits the human race.