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The Springdale news., 1907-08-09
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JOHNSON.


 But they will not fold their pinions
 Ir the little cage of Song
 which is why the usual lot of verses have been missing from the Johnson items recently.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Lavenue, ot Fort Smith, are spending q few days with relatives here.
 Mrs. Linda Maxey and daugh- ter, Mrs. T.. NJ. Reed, returned Sunday evening from short visit 10 Carter. Ark. Mrs. Reed resides in Kansas City. but K spending few weeks with Ark ansas relatives.
 Yesterday was the opening day for the fail term of public school down at Stony Point where Misses Maude and Grace Moneyhun are teachers this year. This district is one of the old time districts and a long list of teachers have spent weary hours within the old white school house-and before the building of the present house the old split log benches and log walls et=,,e i farm
 house hides the place
 Where stood the old log school house and
 uo iamIi4aT face
 Is smilin there III welcome beneath morn There's h9idge across the 1iyer and we've
 crossed, and said Goodbye
 Misses Jessie and Robbie Stokenberry. of Elkins, stopped off al Johnson q couple Of days of last week while on their way home from a visit to relatives at Joplin, Mo, where they sojourn- ed q week.
 ]. k Bryning returned yester- day from d short visit with his parents who reside at Spring field, Mo Ben Johnson, IT,. at tended 10 the Frisco business while Kern was away.
 Fred and Allan Weyer. former Johnson lads. are d visiting here from Dallas. Tex, where they are working for street railway company. The boys have been away from Johnsan for a long time and now are sober faced married men instead of the mis- chief loving lads whose local doings were blended with the happy hours ot youth and e. stasy.
 Capt. Wm. Mayes and wife ale enjoying a visit from his three widowed sister>-in-law. Mrs. Sam Maye>, of Elm Springs, Mrs. Robert Maye>, of Farmington and Mrs. Joseph Mayes, Of Fayette- vile.
 Tae Johnson band journeyed out west of Mount Comfort to White Rock school house where they furnished music for a big country picnic last Saturday.
 Wn. Broadrick has just con- p.eted : flew brick chimney and intends to enjoy the comforts of an open ire place during the ehilly Gay> .. the coming winter.
 Ire Johnson public sehool viii open Monday August 2e. ard before that date the directors want to get well dug on the sehool grounds. 90 here is a chance for job for some good well digger.
 fis the time of year for pro traoted meetings and Rev. Gil more is holding one al Grand View NJ F. church and Rev. Roberts k engaged at Zion. Sc local folks can take their choice ard journey to either place
 The Gillenwater property : vacant at present. the Gillen- water family having moved to Fayetteville last week. This place is where Far Haven Park will be located when Johnson gets to be the future metropolis.
 Joe White and lot Q more fellows were away several days of last week on jolly fishing trip-but no great luck attended their sport-and we are not con- doling with em-cause there'll Il
The Springdale news., 1907-08-09

Oscar Fraker is visiting nome folks. He has been located at Nida, !. T., for some time. Ee expects 10 return fhis week.
 MAGGIE.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-09
LONESTAR.

D0 WORRY
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
SUES FOR VALUABLE LANDS
Iohn w. Mcleod Claims Interest
 ill Property Here.
Two Hundred and Forty Acres, Worth Probably $3o, ,ooo, Involved in
 Suit Filed Yesterday.

Claiming that he is the owner Of a one-fitth interest ln 24o acres ot land adjoining Conway on the west side, John w. Mcleod, by his at- torneys, Judge R. B. Wilson and I. T. Bullock of Russellville, yes terday filed suits in the Faulkner circuit court for this valuable prop erty.
 The land in suit comprises the northwest quarter and the north half of the northeast quarter ot section II, township 5, range IA, and embraces land on which are located the homes of w. H. Julian, G. w. SammonS, Mrs. Caroline V. Burns, Mrs. Matte Moore, L. N. Bolls, J. (. Hamilton, R. l., George, E. T. Office and J. w. Firestone, who are made defend ants in the suit The property in question has a value of probably S5O, 900.
 Mcleod claims that he is the grandson of Elvlra Hogan, at one tune the owner of all the property, and the son of Elizabeth Hogan, !, wife ot A. M Mcleod. Elvlra Hogan, it is claimed, died leaving five heirs, one of whom was the the plaintiffs mother. Gleen Ho- gan, her brother, is alleged to have bought all the interests except that of Elizabeth Hogan, and subse- quently sold the property to other parties. Elizabeth Hogan is said to have died when the plaintiff was an infant, without having depos- sessed herself of her interest i'll the estate. Her husband lived until about a year ago, having, 1t IS claimed, life estate in the proper tv of his wife, and at his death his son claims 10 have come into an absolute interest in the property.
 Mcleod is now about 35 years of age and lives in the southern part of the state. The filing Oi the suit has caused considerable interest and much speculation as to its probable outcome.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
GEORGE w. DONHGHEY

WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT.
 Up to Tuesday night Conway merchants have bought cotton as follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
NOTES OF DONAGHEY DAY.

Senator Jeff Davis came up from Little Rock to hear the speaking. He sat close to the speaker and ap- parently listened with much inter est, but made no public speech himself.
 Hon. Paul McKennon of Clarks- vile was at Morrilton. He is a candidate for prosecuting attorney in his district, which includes Con way county.
 Senator Hal Noswood made a fve-minute address at the close of MT. Donaghey's speech and an- nounced himself a candidate for attorney general.
 Norman Coyle of Coal Hill had an arm broken while sliding to a base i'll the ball game. He is a former Hendrix student.
 Col. C.. w. Bruce captured the crowd with short speech of thanks to the people of Conway county for the courtesy shown to MT. Dona- ghey, which he delivered when the speaking was interrupted by rain storm.
 Another barbecue was given at Morrilton Tuesday, in celebration of series of trades days" which will be held in that city the second Tuesday in each month.
 Hon. John M. Oathout, we'll known in Masonic circles and a prospective candidate for a state office, was among the visitors.
 Hon. A. $. Hays, the jovial lawyer and politician of Russell vile, heard the speaking.
 Messrs. Biggs and Caraway of Little Rock reported the speaking for the Gazette snd Democrat re- spectively.
 Secretary of State o. c. Ludwig greeted a number of his old friends at Conway Monday as he passed through to attend Donaghey day at Morrllton. MT. Ludwig was for several years editor of this paper and counts his personal friends here by the scores. He is candi- date to succeed himself as secretary of state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10

schools in our state. l will in every way foster every school provided for the states boys and girls.
 I believe that the benefits of an educa- ton should be given to all the children of the state. I would favor free text books being furnished to all orphan children unable to buy them. This could be looked after by the directors of each district.
 Labor and Capital
 The fact that a great majority of the people of Arkansas are engaged in agri- cultural pursuits rather than manufac turing, has caused the relations between labor and capital i'll our state to be less strained than in many other places, and we have not witnessed many of the se- rious troubles that have occurred from time to time in other states. In fact practically all of the controversies of this character that we have had, have been confined to the disputes between railroad companies and their employees, and the owners of coal mines and the miners. Capital Is always organized, generally i'll the form of corporations and it is evident that the man who labors has but little chance to redress his grievances and right his wrongs if he is forced to rely on his individual effort. This being so, it follows as a matter of course that organizations of laboring men are not only justifable, but abso- lutely necessary for their own protection. Very many of the differences between la bor and capital grow out of honest mls- understandings, unimportant at first, and becoming serious only when bad temper and inhamed passions reject the counsel of prudence and deliberation. In my judgment public opinion is the most effective weapon that can be used in the settlement of labor troubles. If labor has meritoriouS claim when 1t seeks to have a grievance adjusted, If justice is on its side, and 1t will present its case fully and fairly at the bar of public opinion, in nine cases out of ten capital will be forced by public senti- ment to grant the demand. Of course, it may occur that all other resources will fail and nothing is left but to strike; then the right to strike IS as sacred as the right to work.
 Having labored with my hands nearly all the years of my life, 1t is not neCes- sary for me to say that l am the friend of all who labor, and that l will gladly cooperate in any and every movement that will improve their situation and better their condition. It is but ques- tion of justice at last. It is nothing but just that the capitalist should have fair return on his investments; 1t IS equally just that the man who labors should have remuneration for his toll to the end that his children may not grow up i'll ig noranee and his old days be spent in l poverty.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
Church of Christ.

Elder H. $. Kline, of Van Burer county, will preach in the Christian chapel in Conway, next Lordsday IGa. m. and 7;3O p. III. Brother Kline s recommendations as a min ister and Christian gentleman are frst-class, and he draws good audiences wherever he breaches Morning theme-"The Home ot the Soul, Night-"The Rivel of Knowledge.
 A. L. DEARMOND.
 J. CLARENCE DAWSON
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10

George w. Donaghey, Democrat ic candidate for governor of Arkan- sas, delivered the opening address in his campaign before large gathering at Morrilton Monday at- ternoon. In two hours speech he outlined the issues upon which he will make his race, and, despite unfavorable weather conditions and the fact that it was almost the first public address ever made by him, he made a most favorable impres- sion upon the people.
 Monday was "Donaghey Day at Morrilton. Purely as volun- tary act and out of friendship for their neighboring county candi- date, the people of Conway county had invited him to address them, had extensively advertised the event and had prepared splendid oldtime barbecue to feed the great throng that attended.
 There were probably not less than 10, 900 people in Morrilton at the hour which the speaking had been advertised to begin. The new city park was filled with people from every county in the central section of the state, who had come to hear their favorite in the race for governor. About 25o citizens of Conway were present and a large number from other parts of Faulk- ner county.
 A heavy rain the night before kept thousands of others from at tending. The rain again began to descend in torrents just at the hour the speaker was to appear, dispers- ing perhaps three-fourths of the crowd in the park, the remainder taking refuge in the baseball grand stand.
 At two o'clock, however, large assemblage gathered in the grand stand, and the speaker of the day was introduced in pleasant speech by Congressman C. C. Reid. MT. Donaghey had been speaking but twenty minutes, when another shower fell, accompanied by con- siderable windstorm, forcing him to discontinue his address for about fifteen minutes.
 In spite of these upfavorable con ditions, however, MT. Donaghey, who disclaims any pretensions to oratorical ability, finished h s speech in a manner which proved that he needs only a little prac- tice to become finished orator.
 MT. Donaghey's Speech.
 MT. Donaghey spoke as follows: Fellow Citizens, Ladies and Gentlemen:
 In opening my campaign for Governor 1 desire in the first place to express my \ gratitude to the gallant citizens of Con way county for the honor they did me when they invited me to open my cam paign in their midst. The good people of Faulkner county also join me in these expressions of appreciation, for the hon or thus conferred upon one of their cltl- zens. To the citizens of this county and the many adjoining counties, composing this vast multitude, who have come here to encourage me by their presence, l am profoundly grateful. If should be vic torious ill this contest it will be the ob-
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
(Continued on sixth page. )
Married at the Courthouse

J. F. George Gunter of Fredrick town, Mo, and Mrs. B. V. Budde, daughter of P. D. Smith of nesl Conway, were married at the court house Monday, Rev. J. R. Gid dens officiating.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10

Price of cotton yesterday, I2 cts. to 121a cts; same date last year, IO:4O cts.
 Number of bales received during week ending Tuesday, 4I3.
 Number received same week last year, 1901.
 Total number of bales shipped since September I, +OI; number to same date last year, I76o.
 Price of cotton seed yesterday, SIG co per ton, last year. SII.oo.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10

Circuit court. ............ S4ooo County court. .........e.. 1900 Probate court ......... 50 Justice of the peace COurt.... 75o Keeping prisoners in jail.... 65o Assessment and tax books. .. I5OO Roads and bridges. ......... 5000 Keeping paupers rs........... o5O Working prisoners on roads. 25o Other legal expenses. ....... Io5O
 County Road Districts. The court ordered several changes in the boundary lines of road dis tricts. Wilson and Pierce Creek townships were consolidated into one district, a5 was also Benedict and Danley. Bristol was taken from Mt. Vernon and added to Newton and Enola was taken from Mt. Vernon and made new dis trict, leaving fifteen districts in the county instead of sixteen as before. The districts are as fol- lows:
 No. I.-Cadron and Stone.
 No. 2.-BenediCt and Danley.
 No. 3.-Wilson and Pierce Creek
 No. 4.-Mt. Vernon and Noun tain.
 No. 5.-Matthews.
 No. 6.-Palarm.
 No. 7.-California.
 No. S-Hardin and East Fork.
 No. 9.-Clifton and Union.
 No. Io.-Walker.
 No. II.-Benton.
 No. I2.-Harve.
 No. I3.-Cypress.
 No. I4.-Lewton and Bristol.
 No. I5.-Enola.
 w. R. McHenry was nominated to succeed himself as county road commissioner, but motion was at once made to abolish the office of commissioner. After considerable discussion the roll was called, and the motion was earned by d vote 1 of 20 to7. The court then adjourn | ed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
County Appropriations Made.

VVuHey NPP10P11oe1000 1@e<oe'
 The clerk reported that the tax able valuation of real and personal property in the county was S3,II2,- ooo; that a tax of five mills on this valuation for county purposes would amount to SIS, 56o, and that % per cent of this sum would be SI4, ,oo4. Taking this as a basis, the court appropriated the county revenue as follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
COURT ABOLISHES THE OFFICE
County to Have No Road Com
 missioner.
Quorum Court in Session Here Monday Also Changes Several Road Districts
 Taxes Levied.

The Faulkner county quorum court, in session in this city Mon day, abolished the office of county road commissioner, made changes in the boundaries of several road districts and, without a dissenting vote, levied the usual state, coun- ty, road, school and city taxes.
 Twenty-seven justices of the peace were present when the court was called to order by County Judge J. A. Lea. The following answered the roll-call: J F. Rainey, J. F. Campbell, W. B. Wilson, w. A. Ray, A. C. Hovis, J. W. Wright, l.. E. Grunder, s. H. Matthews, J. T. Ingram, J. w. Hammock, A. Hendrickson, J. M. Rickett, E. B Adkisson, R. K. Wilkerson, J. F. Martin, Job Stone, J. w. Hiett, T. L. McMillan, M. B. Linn, E. L. Smith, J. J. Fortson, A. Q. Melton.
 Action Surprise.
 The abolishment of the office of road commissioner was to a certain extent surprise, although cor respondents have frequently urged this action in letters which have beenspublished in The Log Cabin Democrat, and there has been con siderable discussion of the matter. The motion to abolish the office was carried by vote of 20 to 7.
 When the court was called to or der County Clerk J. H. Hartje rean the annual report of the coun- ty judge, which is published else where in part. The clerk also read his own report and that of the sheriff, w. M. Brady. These re- ports were ordered filed.
 The court proceeded to levy the taxes for 1907, the motion on each levy being carried unanimously. The taxes levied are given below:
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-10
Penitentiary System.

Iregard the lease system of handling the states ConviCtS as an evil Tn every way. It is relic of barbarism. It is in conflict with the claims of honest labor. Then the idea of hiring the states con victs out at fifty cents per day when the state has to feed, guard, house and
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-10-01

three altogether who form a powerful
trinity. An outline of the play can hard
ly convey to the reader the many pretty and
interesting scenes that are in it, but there
is sufficient assurance that the story is en-
! tertalning and that it is beautiful tribute
to the friendship which one man bears
for another, In the production William
Ingersoll will be seen as "Dick," and
Josephine Lovett as phyllis"
Egyptian enchantresses and sirens
moulded along the lines of Cleopatra,
who so long ago charmed the Roman
Antony into forgetfulness of faith, have
furnished character in the drama that
has permitted many clever actresses tC
reach stardom probably the most noted oil
whom was the late Fanny Davenport In
General Lew Wallace's stirring historical
romance, ben HUI" just such charac
ter stands out in strong contrast to that Of
the modest Jewess, Esther. Many prom
inent actresses have We'd with one another
to secure the role of the seductive Iras
Since the original staging of "Ben Hur'
the character has been cleverly portrayed
by Corona Ricardo, Sylvia Lynden, Ma,
Burgess, Dorothy Rossmore, Mabel Morti
mer and Annie Irish, but Notwithstanding
all these illustrious predecessors in tn,
role. its present portrayal by Helen SINCE
lacks nothing by comparison; in fact
many noted dramatic reviewers who saw
her enact this role last season in Chicago
Boston and New York city have predicted
for Miss Singer brilliant stage career.
'Ben Hur" will be seen at Taylor
opera house, Trenton, October 10. II anC
IL, with special matinee on Saturday
October 10.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-10-01

shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. On
the return from the church a wedding
breakfast was served the relatives. Mr..
and Mrs. Clauss will reside here.
After fight that lasted for more than a
year, Lawyer George M. Bacon has sue
ceeded in collecting his bill of $3.50 for
salary as solicitor for the Township Com
mittee during 1906
Henry Taubel was elected township COM
mltteeman, and Bacon was employed by
MS political opponents to prevent Taubel
from taking his seat because he had not
been sworn in within 10 days after election.
Taubel took the oath two months after
election, was seated by the committee and
then succeeded in securing the discharge
OF Bacon as township solicitor. Bacon
produced contract expiring In 1907,
made before Taubel's election, and to pre-
vent lawsuit the committee did without
the services of counsel until the Bacon
contract expired. Friday night at its
regular meeting the Township Committee
ordered the bill paid
Another chapter was added to the fight
on Thursday at tax sale. When Bacon
failed to collect his salary he refused to
pay his taxes. and his property was put
up and sold Thursday. All was bid In by
his attorney. A little farther down on
the list were six lots owned by Henry
Taubel, who could not get clear title
and allowed the taxes to run behind so
that the township could sell him the lots
with the doubt removed from the title.
They were put up first for the shortest
number of years. but no bids were made.
Then the lots were offered in fee, and
bought in by Magistrate Charles Zeig-
Ter, who was acting for Taubel A min
ute later William Woodruff, attorney for
Bacon. bid thousand years on the lots
This would have entitled him to the lots
for that length of time. To further com
plicate the matter, William Wilkinson,
tax collector, accepted payment for the
lots from Woodruff after he had given
Zeigler receipt for his payment under
the sale In fee, which gives clear title
and Is in accordance with the last tax
law.
With two purchasers holding receipt
for the same pieces of property the Town
ship Committee is in a quandary as to
just what action to take. Zeigler alleges
that the lots are his, while Bacon also
holds the receipt.
Mr.. Taubel said today: Bacon had US
cornered on the salary question, but the
lot matter is personal fight. The lots
are mine, and his bid was illegal because
it was too late"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-10-01
NOTICE OF MEETING FOR ExAMINA
IN TON OF TEACHERS.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a
meeting of the County Board of Examiners
of Burlington County, for the examination OF
candidates for teachers certificates in Cap
tain James Lawrence school, Burlin gton, on
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, OCTOBER A
and 8, 1907.
Each applicant for a certificate should be
present as early as nine O'Clock A. M.
The questions.wil be given in the following
order:
FRIDAY.
Third Grade-a. m. ~ arithmetic, (2) geo
graphy, (3) penmanship, az photography
(5) grammar, (6) reading.
SATURDAY.
Third Grade-a. m. ~ Theory and practice
~ school law, i3l United States history, (4)
civics. p. M, (5) elementary composition, (6)
temperance physiology.
Second Grade a. m. ~ Theory and
practice, ~ school law, (3) history of educa-
ton, (D elementary algebra; p. M. (5) compo-
sition, (6) bookkeeping, az physiology.
First Grade-a. m. ~ Algebra, ~ school
law, (3) history of education, az plane geo
mentry; p, M, ~ physics, (6l general history
Special Enthusiastically ID Theory
and practice, ~ school law, (3) kindergarten
~ drawing, ~ manual training, (6) physical
training, az music, 49, ancient languages, (9)
modern languages, Q0) Intentional geometry.
HERMAN A. STEFS,
County Superintendent