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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
THE HOUSE..

The House got down to business Mon day and IS bills, covering wide range of subjects, were introduced. Among the most important were:
 By Mr Black Providing that no money be appropriated for maintaining the pre- paratory department at the university or Arkansas.
 By Mir Duaney Providing for the regu- lation of the revocation of liquor licenses aThe county court is given full power to Irevoke licenses for good cause By Mr. Foster; Providing for a penalty for the shipping of liquor into any, sec. liquor is prohibited It also provides for the attaching a label to all shipments of liquor, showing 1t to be liquor.
 By Mir Hamilton Providing for furnish ing of artificial limbs for eNconfederates. Two thousand dollars is appropriated for the purpose read once.
 By Mir Jackson For the election Of cotton weighers in the counties Of White, Howard. Garland Polk. Montgomery, Col umba, Nevada and Clark.
 By Mir. Leigh: For the regulation Of child labor in this state. No child under 10 years of age will be allowed to work about any mill factory mine or other place of business. It Is provided, however that cases where a widow or aged or inhrm father may be allowed to work upon a
 By Mir. Martin of Yell To prevent lob bying In the legislature.
 By Mir Moore To prevent dealing in futures same as the measure introduced in the Senate today.
 By MT McCracken Providing that old Confederates making application for an increase of pension may be re-eXamlned
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
NOTICE OF SALE.
Arkansas Cotton oil Co.,, Plaintiff,

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 Mayfower Gin Company, Defendant.
 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance q, the authority and directions contained in ths decretal order of the Faulkner Chancery Conrt made in the above entitled cause, the unds- signed as receiver of said Court, will offer fo- sale at public outcry to the highest bidder 2, the door of the Faulkner county court house in which said court is held, in the city of Con- way within the hours prescribed by law for in dicial sales, on Feb. 22 1907, the following de. scribed property, to-wit:
 A tract of land situated in Faulkner countv Ark described follows, to-wit: All of tHs Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of section thirty (30) lying west of the Little Rock and Ft Smith Railway Company's right of way as now established, in Township four CD North Range thirteen (l3) West, containing four acres more or less.
 Also the following described personal proper. ty, to-wit: Three 70 saw Outlet gins, one 4S P Atlas boiler, one s H. P. Greenwald engine one 20 inch grist mill, together with puiieys belting shafting and all other equipments nee, essary to make complete outfit, and all other machinery and property now upon said prem. ises being the Mayfower gin plant as it now exists at Mayhower, Faulkner county, Arkan- 
 Terms of Sale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of per cent per annum from date of sale until paid and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the pur. chase money.
 Given under my hand this 24th day of January 1907. D. P. VALLEY g. Receiver
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31

Representative w. A Black of Sebastian county, who introduced a bill to abolish the preparatory department of the Uni, yersity of Arkansas, said that he offered inc measure in the interest of the uni yersity "rhe maintenance of a prepara- tory school in one county, wherein the enrolment is 549. is a manifest injustice to the other "A counties in the state" con finued MT. Black. "The state of Arkansas Is able to support one institution that should measure up to the standard of otEer state universities, but this cannot we'll be done by associatlng and maintaining pri- mary classes therein
 The bill requiring railroads to accept mileage books or tickets from the holder regardless of their having been transferred by the original purchaser, was introduced by Senators Goodwin and Martin. and found favor on the first preliminary dis e4ssiop.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
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To Fight Increased Freight Rates.
.--OF - ARKANSAS

The Pine Bluff Board of Trade has signified it's willingness to support Little Rock merchants in any action to oppose the proposed freight rate which will apply from Mississippi river points to Pine Bluff, Little Rock and Fort Smith, and increases the rates from to 10 per cent. thus caus- ing a big loss to merchants and ship pers. The Board of Trade has pro- tested against this rate to the raiE road officials but the replies have not been satisfactory, and it is expected that the Little Rock and Pine Bluff organizations will take the matter be- fore the Interstate Commerce Com mission for adjustment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
For Arkansas Rivers.

The appropriations for Arkansas carried in the river and harbor bill is as follows: Ouachita and Black rivers, Arkansas and Louisiana $140,7SO, con- tinuing, $200,0O0; Arkansas river, $35,- 900; Arkansas river at Pine Bluff, $1OO, ,OOO; White river, $30,00O; upper White river. $73,5OO; Black and Cur rent rivers, $1S,O00; St. Francis and l. Anguille rivers. $12,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Gas Field Near Van Buren to be
 Developed.

F. G. Kerr has been granted franchise by the city council o1 van Buren to supply the city with na- tural gas for a period of fifty years; The franchise provides that he shali first develop the gas fields in the vlcln' ltv of Van Buren and Crawford coun- ty, and, should he fail to md gas there, he is allowed to pipe 1t from the Sebastian county fields
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
New Corporation at Brinkley.

The American Lumber Company, incorporated under the laws of Wis consin, with a capital stock of $50,- 900, has filed articles with the county clerk of Monroe county and will en- gage in business at Brinkley, doing a general numbering business.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Baby Choked To Death.

A bean became lodged in the throat of the 18-months-old baby of Robert Mccoy, living on farm north of Fort Smith, and the little fellow chOked to death before medical assistance aOuld be secured
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Died From His Injuries.

T. M. Holland. an old man, who, it is alleged, was assaulted by William Dow, a'negro, near Batesville, died from the result of his injuries. Hol- land was returning to his home in the eastern part of town when he met Dow, who, it is said, threw a rock at him, striking him in the head.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Jeffr,es Brothers Exonerated.

Clarence and Will Jeffries, charged with the murder of Lucy. the wife of Clarence Jeffries, by drowning her in the waters of Laura bayou, have been exonerated. All the evidence against them was circumstantial.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31

The Commercial Club of Malvern, has opened negotiations with an cleo trical woodworking manufacturing company of Chicago, for the location of a factory there. It was through the efforts of this club that the Ong Chair Company was located there early last year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Shot While Stealing Ride.

Lewis Tucker, a negro, who, it is said, was a desperate character, was killed by Brakeman w. M. Scrog- gins near Brinkley while stealing a ride Scroggins was discharged on plea of self defense.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
To Build Temporary City Hall.

The City Council of Texarkana has decided to erect an $8000 temporary city hall on the site recently pur- chased for that purpose. It is the present purpose of the city govern ment to later build a city hall to cost between $5OOO0 and $75,000 on the property.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
1887 Men Hurt.

1887 men, employees of the Iron Mountain Railroad Company, have been injured in less than nine months. No estimates have been made for the whole year, but it is believed the num- Der would exceed 2,000 Nearly all Cross and Arpanta
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
A. A. Mosley Dead.

A. A. Mosley, a prominent farmer liv- ing near Houston, died recently after an illness of several weeks. He was an old resident of Faulkner county and held the office of justice of the peace in his township continuously for more than twenty years.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Died at Advanced Aoe.

Mrs. E. N. Evans died at Eureka Springs recently, at the age of S1. She had been a member of Rebecca Lodge for fifty years.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Killing Follows Dispute Over Settle
 ment.

Ed J. Britt was shot and instantly killed by Dick Bell at White Cliffs, twenty-two miles north of Texarkana. Both men were farmers and friends and the shooting was the result of dispute over a settlement about some corn.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Yardmaster Is Killed,

c. E. Hartley, yardmaster in the Denning and Coal Hill yards at Coal Hill, was thrown from a car recently. Two pairs of trucks passed over his legs, inflicting injuries from which he died a few hours later
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Veteran Editor Dead.

A. w. St. John, editor of the Mena Star, died suddenly of heart failure at Clarksville, while presiding over the sessions of the Arkansas Horti- cultural Society of which he was vice president.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Given 21 Years.>

J. A. Weaver, who was charged with the murder of Riley Campbell at Pocahontas, has been given 21 years in the penitentiary after hotly contested trial The killing occurred in field and the victims two small sons were the only witnesses.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Charges Against County Officials.

The Little River county Grand Jury
 preferred charges against former County Judge F. B. Arnett and for mer Sheriff J. H. Hawkins, and sev- eral present and former township officials, accusing them of irregular ities in office and violations of the law in various matters while in office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Organization to Build Roads.

The farmers between Fayetteville and Huntsville are organizing to build macadam roads between those two points and Goshen. It is expected that Fayetteville citizens will contribute S20,000 toward the construction of the road to Huntsville.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Seriously Injured.

Mrs. M. Phipps, who lives near Huntsville, was seriously injured re- gently by plaster falling from the ceiling of her room. She was sit ting in a chair when the clustering fell upon her, injuring her head and shoulders c
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Injured in Lumber Mill.

D. S. Mann, the foreman of the Val ley Pine Lumber Company at Havana, was caught in a wheel and his right leg broken. His leg was taken off at the knee. Mr Mann is a prominent citizen of Havana and is the. justice of the peace for Riley township.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Governor Little Suffers Collapse.

Governor John s. Little has suffered a physical collapse after the nervous strain of the ardous campaign through which he has just passed, and physI- clans have ordered him to his home at Greenwood for complete rest of several weeks
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Arkansas Rivers Get Sa57, 500.

It is reported at Washington that Arkansas share in the river and har. bor appropriation bill, which will be reported this week, will be $357, 300. This is said to be the largest sum ever set aside for the state by any one Congress.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Get ii Gents for Cotton.

The general manager of the Far mers' Union at Charleston has sold 1000 bales of Union cotton at Il cents, middling. The cotton had been held at this price by the farmers com prising the union.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Installed Electric Plant.

The McCoyRitchie Lumber Com pany installed an electric light plant in their mill at Mountain Air recent ly. The dynamo furnishes the con- pany with 175 sixteen-candle lights.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will meet the tax payers of Faulkner county, Ark, for the purpose of collecting the real, personal and per capita tax for the year 1906, at the following times and places:
 California township, Thursday, January 3l, and Friday, February l, till l2 o'clock NJ, at Guy
 East Fork township, Saturday, February 2, 1907, at Spring Hill church.
 Hardin township, Monday February 4, 1907, at Greenbrier.
 Matthews township Tuesday. February 5, 1907, at Ingram Springs. Benton township, Wednesday, February 6, Benton township, Thursday, February E 1907, at Beckett school house. Mt. Vernon township, Friday, February 8, Harve township, Monday, February Il, 1907i at Holland.
 Enola township, Tuesday, February, 12, 1907, at Enola.
 Newton township, Wednesday, February B. 1907, at Naylor
 Bristol township, Thursday, February II, 1907, at Bristol.
 Cypress township, Friday, February Is, 1907, at Cypress Valley church.
 Cypress township, Saturday, February l6, 1907, till 12 M, at Vilonia.
 Palarm township, Monday, February IS, 1907. at Rocky Point.
 Wilson township Tuesday, February 1o IoO7 at Bridge Creek school house.
 Wilson township. Wednesday, February 20, 1907 till l2 o'clock M, at Cato.
 Pierce Greek township, Thursday, February 21 1907 at Chadwick. Danley township, Friday, February 9, 1e07, at Mayfower.
 Benedict township. Saturday, February g, 1907, at Lavender school house.
 stone township, Monday, February 25, 1907, at Cadron Gap.
 Cadron township, Tuesday, February 26, to April 10, 1907, at Conway, at which time the books will be closed
 All persons desiring to pay real estate requested to bring correct tax receipt of some former year so that mistakes may be avoided.
 VIM. M. BRADY, Sheriff and Ex- Officio Collector, Faulkner couu- ty Arkansas. December 10, 19Oo.l PETITION FOR SPECIAL SCHOOL. DISTRICT. We, the undersigned househoders of the counties of Faulkner and Pulaski, state of Ark ansas, do hereby petition the legislature of the State aforesaid for the formation of Special School District to be constituted of the follow ing lands, to-wit:
 In Faulkner County
 The s. H of Sec. B. all of Sec. 26 and 27, the s. # of Sec. 28, all of B, 54 and s. All of the above lands situated in Twp. 4 N. Range F West. In Pulaski County
 All of Secs 2, }, 4, and 10, the s. W. A of the N w. A of Sec. l, the w. # of the s. w. F of Sec. l, the N. # of the N # of Sec Il. All of the above lands are situated in Twp. }, N. Range F West in County of Pulaski Privileges of transferring either in or out of T. B. PROCTOR, 21-3t THos. HARRIS | and others
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Judge J. w. Jones Dead.

Judge John w. Jones, well-known citizen of Hot Springs, died at his home in that city after an illness of more than six months. He had served two terms as county judge and six years as police judge, and was at the time of his death, justice of the peace of Hot Springs township.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Child Shot Himself.

William Clark, little four-year-old boy, shot himself in the nose while playing with a Flobert rifle at his home in Fort Smith, and physicians consider the wound a dangerous one.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Fatally Injured In Runaway.

A. N. Middleton, foreman of the sales department of the Ehrman stables at Little Rock, was thrown from his buggy recently in a runa- way, and was fatally injured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Shootina Sequel of Robbery.

James Embree, one of the men charged with having drugged and rob- bed Mrs. Will Garner at Hot Springs of $22O in cash, and jewelry valued at $1,000, was shot and mortally wounded by Will Garner husband of Mrs Garner.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.

The tax book for the collection of the spec;., assessment upon the real property in Electrie sas, has been placed Tn my hands. Ail owna.. of real property lying in District are required s pay their assessments to me April lst 1907 " such payment is not made action will be co,. menced at the end of that time for the collect;o. of said assessments and for legal penalty and costs. VIM. M BRADY
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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Jefferson County Valuation.

The assessed valuation of Jeffer- son county according to the list as completed by the county clerk is: per sonal property, $5,15S,1O6, and real estate, s7,4O7,55O, making a total of s12.565.656.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Express Office at Marked Tree Robbed.

The express office in the Frisco de pot at Marked Tree was entered by burglars recently and a number O. valuable articles and sma a.. .,. -. of money was stolen.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Railroad Man Kills Himself.

J.H. Moon, a machinist in the local Iron Mountain shops, at Texarkana, was found in a dying condition In a rooming house on West Broad street and died in a few minutes after medi- cal aid reached him. Death was due, according to the physician, to lauda- mum poisoning An empty bottle which had contained this drug, together with large quantity of carbolic acid apd trough on rats," was found Tn ms room. Domestic troubles are believed to have caused the suicide. He left letter addressed to his father-in-laW, giving certain directions concerning his family.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31

The contract has been awarded for the building of a $17,O00 court house at Eureka Springs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Old Resident Dead,

Cullen Chriswell. an old Federal sol dier, who has lived in Eureka Springs for the past sixty-four years, died recently at his home in that city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Changed Hands.

The De Queen light and ice plant has been sold to Texarkana capital ists. The new company will at once install another large boiler and will further increase the capacity of the plant
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Lost His Lea.

David Mann, an employee in the sawmill at Havana had his leg hor- ribly mangled by its coming in con- tact with a large circular saw, and the leg had to be amputated above the knee
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
DisIocated His Shoulder.

Henry Bolton, 12 years of age. who lives in Texarkana, dislocated his shoulder recently, while playing crack the-whip with a number of boys in the school yard
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
An Old Lady Injured.

Mrs. J. F. Barr, "A years of age, while walking on the pavement at Springdale was run into by two girls on roller skates, thrown to the ground and severely injured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Killed By Train.

Charles Ring, watchman at the White river bridge near Augusta was killed by the fast west-bound tram recently. The bridge had been open ed to allow a gasoline boat to pass up the river, and for some reason could not be gotten back to it's place in time for the train. which had ai- ready whistled for the bridge. Ihe watchman signaled for a stop, but It seemed to him that the train was not going to stop and he stepped upon the track in front of the approaching train, which was nearer than ne thought, and before retreat could De made the engine had struck him, the front trucks passing over ms oouy' killing him instantly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Shooting Into Neqro Cabins.

Claude Dougherty, a white man, is in the Miller county jail, on a charge of shooting into negro cabins at Cookers sawmill. six miles southeast of TeXarkana.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Lost Mine Found.

It is reported that James Spencer has found the long lost traditional lead mine about three miles north of Har- dy, on Forty Islands creek, on the land of H. c. Denny, at or near the point where the old Pocahontas and Salem road crossed the creek
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31

one of the largest appropriations ever asked of the Legislature was requested son, which in accord with the report of the trustees of the University of Arkan.: sas, asks for a total of about one-half million dollars for new buildings and for the maintenance of the state university.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Zinc Output in North Arkansas.

le total output of the north Ar ox zinc fields is estimated at D. &rounds for the year ending
 Y, 1996, as against a total f . r the preceding year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING, AT wALDRoN.
UniQue Auditorium.

The Pleasant Ridge Literary Society at Pleasant Ridge has built unique auditorium, in which it is now hold ing it's meetings. The building is 50 by 30 feet, constructed of logs, and oc- cupies an imposing site on the top of one of the Ozark mountains.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
Mail Pouch Robbed at Cotter.

The mail pouch thrown on the north-bound train a few nights aso at Cotter was cut open and 1t is salo a package containing $6,OOO consigned to the Cotter bank was stolen. All valuable mail matter was taken rom the pouch. On account of the late ness of the hour the mail was iell on the depot platform, no one oeins there at the time to receive it A number of letters containing nothing of value were torn open and iouhu scattered over the ground not Tar from the depot. The authorities nave m clue to the robbery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31
yudoments Awarded in Damage Suits

The following judgments were ren- dered in the Logan County Circuit court recently against the WesterI Coal and Mining Company in favor of the parties named; Lee Garner, s1OO; Eugene Nichols, $1OO; freu Kergen, $1OO; Lee Kergen, s1OO; Guy Jones. minor, by H. T. Jones, his next friend $50; A. T. Jones, in his own right as father, s5O Lloyd Rowe, oy Eva Rowe, his next friend, $loo' Eva Rowe in her own right as mother S0V. The parties asked for $2,oOO damages ae result of a powder explosion ID the companys mine at Denning on the 26th day of last March.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31

President John I. Moore, who ruled when Mir Lambert was first admitted that he was prlma facie a senator, voted Monday for the adoption of the report of the com mittee. but afterward told Mir. Lambert on the floor of the Senate that if he would secure an appointment from 'Governor Lit tie pending the result of a special election, instead of an appointment for the full un. expired term, he would vote In favor of reseating him and giving the Ninth dis trict representation under that condition. Other members have made similar state
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31

Members of the Senate Wednesday en- gagged in a two-hour discussion with re. gard to charges of bribery made In con- nection with the bill in the last Legisla- ture making an appropriation of $500 GOO for the new state capitol, and at the end 1t was evident that any endeavor to make an appropriation for the completion of the capitol will be vigorously opposed unless the present contractors, Caldwell X Drake are deposed. In the discussion personalities were freely lndulged in by the senators.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-31

A motion by MT. White to suspend the rules Tuesday in order that he might in troduce the newspaper and stamp bill was lost by a vote of 45 ayes to II noes two-thirds majority being necessary.