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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
PROSPECTS ARE ENCOURAGING
Attendance and Interest at Gen.
 tral College Good.
Special Departments are Crowded With Students s-CommerciRl Course is
 AIIanged

President w. w. Rivers is very much encouraged over the pros poets of Central College since its opening two weeks ago. The en- rollment is very satisfactory and the special departments are crowd ed with students.
 "The growth in the music de- partment, said President Rivers to the Log Cabin Democrat yester- day, 'has been such as to require an additional piano. There are thirteen pianos kept busy all day long with practice, and at least third of our students do not take practice in the college. The pub lie is recognizing the advantages offered by the college-superior instruction given by teachers who devote their whole time to the sub- feet, the enthusiasm gained by contact with others in same work which is so necessary for begin ners especially, and the opportuni- ty of getting before the public in recital work, which gives conf- dence and proficiency.
 "The art department is larger than at any time last year." continued President Rivers. The work is in the hands of Miss Moomaw. She is a graduate of Rollins Institute, Virginia, and the Students Art League of New York. A kiln has been ordered and it will not be nec- essary for those taking china paint ing to send away to have their work fired. Miss Moomaw has had great deal of experience i'll all the different lines of art work and I am proud to offer the lovers oi art in Conway such rare opportun- ities and unreservedly commend her to those who want to take any line of art work.
 We have had quite number of students to enter since the open ing. Counting those that have already entered and those that have written that they will be here be fore Saturday there will be ten new students for this week. There art nearly 100 registered for specia work.
 "A night class will be organized in stenography or typewrlting t' accommodate the young men O young women from town or Hen drix if a sufficient number appl, to justify it. Stenographers are Il demand now and the demand l increasing. This is an opportunl ty for one to fit himself tor a posi- tion at nominal cost and at tn same time continue other work The class must be organized short Iv if at all v
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Teachers Examined,

The following is list of teach CTS who took the examination re- gently conducted by Examiner T. F. Forrest in this city: Miss Mary Melton, A. F. Wilson, F. K. Wray, J. c. McRaven, Miss Min nie Cullum, Mrs. Lona Shell, T. F. Rowlett, J. o. Merriman, J. A. Batson, Joseph Day, w. A. Webb1 G. w. Stewart, Maggie Sewell, G. C. Hopkins, K. B. Wood. There were six applicants for first grade, nine for second and three for third.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Delegates Appointed.

The following delegates have been appointed to attend the state meeting of the government agri- cultural demonstrators which will be held at Little Rock Sat urday, October ?: R. K. Wilker- son, Beryl; s. s. Wilson, Green brier; J. A. Batson, Wooster; G.. w. Dalton, Enola; Frank w. Jones, w. A. Stark, J. E. Little, Joe Leinhart, Lawrence Halter, J. H. Stubbs, Ben l.. Griffin, Con- way; A. Q. Melton, Cato.
 A meeting will be held in this city October 24, at which Col. A. V. Swaty will deliver an address. Col. Swaty is anxious to establish a large number of experimental farms in this county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
DICKENS RECITAL MONDAY
William Sterling Battis to Open Hendrix
 Lecture Course, October ,.

The first attraction of the Hen- drix lecture course will be Will liam Sterling Battis, the imperson- ator of Dickens characters, who appears in the Hendrix auditori um, Monday evening, October 7. MT. Battis comes with the highest endorsements, and we feel warrant ed in assuring our people rare literary treat: MT. Battis does not read selections from the books. He has dramatized the stories, and presents them in dramatic form, impersonating all the characters; virtually playing the whole drama himself.
 On this occasion he will present Charles Dickens, who wrote to i'm prove the conditions of the people, and to call attention to the neces- sity of reform in many places through the medium of a pleasant story. He has made every student of English literature acquainted with many types of character; he tells you about them. MT. Batt1s makes you see them and know them better, giving each character a lively personality. He has few equals as an interpreter of Charles Dickens.
 : MT. Battis is an actor of extend ed experience, and a student ot fine literary perceptions, and in the works of Charles Dickens he has a field replete with interest and ln- struction. His dramatic recitals are his own dramatizations, and used by no other platform artist.
 The admission will be so cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
COTTON RECEIPTS VERY LIGHT
Shortage at Conway is Over
 Fifty Per Cent.
Falling of General Throughout the State Crop Late as Well
 as Short E44s

The cotton receipts at Conway for the present season are extreme ly light, less than half that of the two previous years. The same condition, however, exists through out the state, and is attributed to the fact that the crop is late as we'll as short.
 The receipts up to yesterday af- ternoon are 447 bales, as compared with o7S last year and 94I for the corresponding week in 1906.
 Up to yesterday noon Conway merchants have bought the follow ing number of bales:
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
PUBLIC SCHOOL IS CROWDED
Nearly Goo Enrolled at Opening
 Monday.
Seating Capacity Short by s Seats-In- teresting Opening Exercises are
 Largely Attended.

Largely Attended. 12
 A most suspicious opening oi the Conway public schools was had Monday-auspicious except for the fact that the seating capac- ity of the white school was over taxed by the number of pupils en- tering school, being 5 short. The enrolment reached nearly GOO, be- 47S at the white school and Io5 at the colored school
 Temporary arrangements have been made to provide for the in- creased attendance, but the neces- sity of new school building is be- ing realized by everyone interested in the school.
 Interesting opening exercises were had, beginning at 9 o'clock Monday morning, in the presence of two or three times as many wis itors as usual. After a scripture reading by Rev. c. H. Maury and prayer by Rev. J. B. Stevenson, Dr. ]. E. Godbey of Hendrix col lege made twenty-five minute ad- dress. He compared the school facilities of his younger days with those of today, commenting on the the wonderful improvements that have been made.
 Hon. George w. Donaghey was the next speaker and strongly ad- vised the necessity of character building, his remarks being ad- dressed to both teachers and pupils. He also referred to the fact that a new school building was one of the necessities of the immediate future.
 President Jo Frauenthal of the school board also made a few re- marks, pledging the support ot the directors of the school.
 The usual announcements as to the rules of the school and duties of pupils were made by Superin- tendent s. s. Waters, and the work of enrolment was begun.
 The enrolment by grades up to yesterday morning was as follows:
 High School, 49; Supt. Waters and Prof. Roger Stevenson, teach CTS. Eighth grade, AZ; Miss Min nie Flippen, teacher. Seventh grade, 50; Miss Bessie Lair, teach CT. Sixth grade, 4s; Mrs. J. B. Wallace, teacher. Fifth grade, 93; Miss Maggie Oenison, teacher. Fourth grade, o3; Mrs. Mary Aus tin, teacher. Third grade, AS; Miss Alma McCullocb, teacher. Second grade, Al; Miss Mary Hamilton, teacher. First grade, "A; Miss Florence Hamilton, teach CT. Total enrolment, 47S.
 Colored School Opening.
 At the colored school Io5 pupils were enrolled at the first days ses- sion, and the interest manifested was greater than ever seen before. E. T. and Inez Madison are the teachers. At the opening several talks were made by the older col ored citizens.
 Supt. Waters made an address to the colored people at the C. M. E. church Sunday morning, urging upon the necessity of educating their children.
 The New Teacher.
 Prof. Roger Stephenson of Nor rilton was elected by the schooI board last week to fill the vacancy in the high school teaching force. He is highly recommended as z SDlendid instructor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Welded in Oklahoma.

Miss Mollie Wright, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. s. L. Wright of this city, was married at Chatta- nooga, Okla, to Jesse Kirby last Sunday. Mir. Kirby is a son Of D. F. Kirby of Granite, Okla, a former citizen of this county. The many friends of the couple here wish them much happiness.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
THURSDAY OCTOBER 3, 1907
BIG FIRE NEAR PERRYvILL E
Former Faulkner County Citizens Suffer
 Loss of $Io,ooo.

The shingle and saw mill plant belonging to John Reynolds and $. l.. Vancleve, located two miles south of town, was totally destroy ed by fire on Thursday night, Sept. 26. The fire caught from slab pile from the mill, which they had on fire to burn the refuse out of the way. Their hose and water pipe was under the rubbish and as they had not completed their water works they failed to get any insur- ance, and the fire destroyed their plant, valued at SIo, 900. The mill and machinery was mostly new and of the most modern make. The fire was discovered before 1t had made much progress but it was too far advanced to save the mill. We, with many other friends regret to hear of their loss.
 Some of the machinery can be repaired and used but most of the plant will have to be replaced all new out and out. A large number of hands are thrown out of work till the mill is rebuilt.-Perryville News.
 Messrs. Reynolds and Vancleve are both former citizens of Faulk- ner county, and for several years were in the lumber business near MouQourar
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Durham Gibbon.

w. o. Durham and Mrs. Minnie Gibbon of Hamlet were married Thursday evening of last week, Rev. G. M. Ford officiating. MT. Durham is one of the county s most worthy young men and his bride is we'll and favorably known.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Masonic Meeting.

A special meeting of the Mason ic lodge in this city was held Sat urday night, at which the degree of fellow-craft was conferred on ]. B. Greeson. Under a special dis pensation from the grand master, MT. Greeson will take the master s degree at meeting next Saturday night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Five Members Added.

Five new members were added at the morning service at the Bap- tist church Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. J. J. Hurt, has just closed a successful revival at Hol- land, which had been in progress for about eight weeks.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
Government Report Out.

Government Report Out.
 The government report of the condition of the cotton crop at the close of the month of September was issued yesterday morning. The report estimates the condition at 67.7 per cent. as compared with 72.7 per cent. last month, 7I.6 same month last year and ten year average of 67.S per cent.
 The market declined about 30 points when the report was receiv- ed
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Tohn Dunaway, IT,, has won a trip to Jamestown by writing a large amount of life insurance dur ing September.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03

Residence Property Sold. s. P. Beck has sold his residence property on Clifton street to F.. P. Nelson of Cabot, who will move to this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-10-03
NOTHING

That is what the rich man
 wants, what the poor have,
 the miser spends and the
 spender saves.
 We do not want anyone to be a miser, for every man owes himself the necessary comforts of life, but you don't : want to be known as "spend CT" by your associates. It may sound fiatteling, but the - man who has bank account and saves at least small part of his wages stands head and . shoulders above the spend thrift i'll any community. : You can save some of your : earnings if you willard this : bank will be glad to assist ], you in the undertaking. You can open an account here with one dollar-deposit as often as you wish, any amount you like.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-30
a swIss NIouraowN-57ll.

eravats, jabots and plastrons, collars.
and so on-are important aids In build
ing up toilet representative Of the
last word of fashion. Fascinating
among the simpler articles are the
scarfs OF embroidered muslin which
are sometimes used for fichus and
again are wound around the neck In
loose fashion, with the ends confined
at the belt and allowed TO meander
down the skirt These sheer fabrics
may be tribes. but they are unlimited
In variety aud unlimited they may
also prove In the matter OF cost, v
Dotted swiss IS being greatly used
for nightgowns this summer, and It is
really dainty and attractive fabric
for this purpose. In this pictured in
stance the gown Is Of swiss, trimmed
with frilIs Of embroidery and beading
threaded with ribbon. serving the dou-
bic purpose Of trimming and regulating
the neck size JUDO CHOLLET.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-30
a Bod Sten.

TO overcome the welI-grounded and
reasonable objections OF the more intel
ligent to the use Of secret, medicinal COM
T., some time ago, decided to make bold
departure from the usual course pursued
by the makers Of put-up medicines for do
nestle use, and SO has published broad
cast and openly to the whole world, q fun
and complete list Of all the ingredients
entering lnAsshe composition Of bis widely
celebrated hcdlet6es. Thus he has taken
his numerous patrons and patients Unto
bis full gonfj6ence Thus too he has re-
moved hisNhedicines from among secret
nostrRps~of doubtful merits, and made
themGfacncdtGs of KHoiO1, Composition.
KY this bold stem DE Pierce has shQMn
tlAt his formulas are OF Sllc exc lle1He
thai he Is not atra.ld .tQ subject them q
llleSl- -$cgntlny
OF DR. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery the
famous medicine for weak stomach, torpid
liver or biltousness and all catarrhal diseases
wherever located, have printed upon IL, IN
plain English. full and complete list Of all
the ingredients composing tt, but a small
book has been compiled from numerous
standard medical works q all the different
schools OF practice. containing very numer-
Gus extracts from the writings OF leading
practitioners OF medicine, endorsing IN The
strongest possible tfTnls. each and every ingre-
dent contained In DR.. Pierce's medicines.
One Of these little books will be mailed free
to any one sending address on postal card or
by letter, to Or. r. ". Pierce, Buffalo. N, Y.,
ana requesting the same From this little
book IL win be learned that DIR. Pierce's med
icineS contain no alcohol narcotics, mineral
agents or other poisonous or injurious agents
and that they are made from native. medici-
nal roots OF great value; also that some OF
the most valuable ingredients contained in
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak.
nervous. over-workod. rundown nervous
and debilitated women, we're employed. long
years ago. by the Indians for similar ailments
affecting their squawa. In fact. one OF the
most valuable medicinal plants entering into
the composition OF DIR. Pierce's FAvorite Pre-
scriptiou was known to the Indians as
oSquaw- Weed Our knowledge OF the uses
OF not few Of our most valuable native. me-
dicinal plants was gained from the Indians
AS made up by improved and exact pro-
cesses, the nFavoIftc Prescription Is most
efficient remedy for regulating all the worn-
anly functions correcting displaceInents as
prolapsus. antevefsion and retorverson,
overcoming painful periods toning up the
nerves and bringing about perfect state OF
health. Sold by oil dealers ~ sn9diciuea
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-30
He Is Now Being Doomed for
Presidency
WOULD HOLD SUPPORT
Of DemOcrats-Strong Defender of the
State Rights PrincipIe--Threat
Against Charter Alarmed the
Railroad Company.

Raleigh, N. c., July 30.-As an out
growth of the victory of Governor Rob
ert B. Glenn over the Southern railroad
and the Atlantic Coast line, on the two
and quarter cent rate law, boom for
him for the presidency is already under
way. There is strong talk among politi-
cal leaders here that a Southern leader
of presidential size has appeared, and of
presenting his name as the favorite son
of North Carolina before the Democratic
National convention next year.
kilograms from Democrats in many
other states that have been pouring In On
the governor all day have strengthened
the idea among his friends. II is even
said by some of them that William j.
Bryan, who has kept in close touch
with the situation since Governor Glenn
locked horns with Judge Jeter G. Prich-
ard Of the Federal court, would give way
ito Governor Glenn If there was pros
pect Of the nomination of Southern
man. The chief Bryan supporter in this
city says that Governor Glenn typilies
the issue of the preservation OF the rights
of the state from the eneroachment of
the Federal authorities more certainly
than any other Democrat The Demo.
Gratis iii the state have been divided for
some time, but al are rallying about
Governor Glenn.
A leading banker Of this city say that
the threat to forfeit the charter OF the
North Carolina Railroad company was
one of the most powerful reasons why
the railroads agreed to the dictation Of
Governor Glenn The governor had de-
cided to call the Legislature in extraor-
binary session for the purpose Of enact
ing legislation to compel the Southern
railway to obey the rate law, and law
affecting this road undoubtedly would
have been passed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-30
The Times Daily Short Story.

lie Thought Il moment then said,
There was no temptation under the
circumstances
mo temptation! How compliment
tary!i'
Il mean that knowing / would incur
your displeasure IL kissed you
wouldn't think OF doing So"
"Ohr'
He was sitting on wicker chair be-
side her hammering the ground with
his racket absently.
what are you thinking aboutT' she
asked.
Il once kissed girl in hammock, /"
he said, .'and / wasn't engaged to her
either, She was asleep, just ais you
were. | kissed her three times, and
the third time she awoke. She knew
very well I'd kissed her"
what did she do?"
''She didn't do anything"
"And what did you do2"
Il didn't do anything either at the
time. But that evening It was moon
light. She went TO sleep on the wicker
lounge on the porch--and-- kiss
ed her again"
1t was now her turn to do the think
ing.
II suppose" she said presently, ''that
30 long as you had kissed her once be-
fore
Three times"
1T didn't make SO much difference
about the fourth kiss that Is, from
you-and since she was asleep 1t
wasn't her fault anyway"
III You should 60 to sleep on the
wicker lounge on the porch tonight and
l should kiss you, you wouldn't be to
blame, would your
Certainly not But your
"Oh. maybe I'd be to blame, but
since you didn't know anything about
1t there wouldn't be any harm done.p
Il don't know about that"
The moon shone down on a corner
OF the porch covered with wistarla, or,
rather, the moon shone on the wistaria
while the corner was In deep shadow
This distinction may seem tribal, but
1t Is not in this case, for on wicker
lounge in the corner a girl lay asleep.
True, one tiny ray struggling through
the vine touched her lips. He was sit
ting beside her This time he was In
the hammock.
Asleep" he asked in low tone.
There was no reply.
Tie bent forward and kissed her.
She awoke
81 believe you kissed me-" she said.
81 did not A ray of moonlight was
kissing you right on the lips. kissed
the ray"
ooh. In that case
1T wasn't so bad, was It'll"
IL suppose So" But she looked trou-
bled.
well, since you seem to have some
doubt about 1t you might make 1t all
right by marrying me-"
And she did. r. a. mitchell
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-30
WHAT TO WEAR.
4 Charming Demiseason Gown--New
Sunshade--Neek Adornments.

4 Charming Demiseason Gown--New
Sunshade--Neek Adornments.
Not as sheer or as crisp as gauze are
the panama voiles, yet they are trans
parent and have a certain wirA effect
that makes them charming materials
for summer gowns. A model In palest
silver gray, rather simply executed,
shows skirt which has seam down
the middle OF the front and is of cir
cular shape and barely escapes the
ground 1t Is mounted upon taffeta
petticoat in slightly darker tone Of
gray.
The ferrule is the most important
part OF the stick of the summer para
sol, and in the ultra designs the handle
IL actually placed at what IS usually
the ferrule end
The innumerable fashionable trihes
for the neck-the lace and muslin
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-30
What Game Of a Mss.



[original.l
August had come. The musical sea.
son was at its height. The grasshop.
per chirpcd all the morning. the locust
sang In the afternoon, while the tree
toad was preparing for an engagement
evenings.
Within the dropping boughs Of cop
per beech hung a hammock, and in
The hammock lay a girl. There was
not bit Of color in her attire, from
me lace about her neck to her white
shoes. She had promised him game,
but It was very hot. and instead Of
going on to the grounds her steps had
been detected to the hammock.
What's that triangulating on the
tennis court? White trousers like d
pair Of diyiders give an appearance Of
triangulation. The owner of the
trousers is lazily dancing tennis bali
on a racket He wonders why she
doesn't come. Presently he strolls to-
ward the house to look for her. He
doesn't find her on the porch, so he en-
ters the hall and calls to her. No an
swer. He returns to the porch and
stands looking out at anything, every
thing, nothing. Then he catches sight
Of something white moving under the
branches Of the copper beech. He tri-
angulates there, moving with more
animation than before, and, lifting a
bough, looks under the green roof. She
sleeps. Intent on the lovely sight be-
fore him, 1t doesn't occur to him that
the vibrations had stopped rather sud
denly SO still is she that life is evil
dent only by the rising and falling Of
her bosom. The mouth is In an adnira-
BILE position to be kissed, the head
thrown back and partly over the ham
mock's side. The birds above sing
love songs to one another; the insects
on the lawn give fantasia in the
same strain. The maxwell, the man
stoops and kisses the girl.
She does not awaken, and he kisses
her again.
Thrice be kisses her, and the third
time she moves. Then after a bit she
opens her eyes and blinks at him.
why, where did you come from?"
From the tennis court, where you
were to have joined me-"
TITS too hot for tennis
Il think SO too. Much pIeasanter
here might have won a pair Of
gloves"
"You wouldn't do that"
"WhyT
Because you are gentleman"
would you never have forgiven
met"
"Never-that is, unless we had been
engaged"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-30
VERMONT BIBLE SOCIETY.
Work May Be Taken Over By Stata
Sunday School Association.

Burlington, July BOA meeting Of
the executive committee of the Vermont
Sunday School Association viii be held
at the office of the state secretary here
next Thursday. The matter Of contin-
uing the work Of the Vermont Bible So
eiety viii be discussed and it is possible
that the association may vote to take
over the entire work of that society. A
meeting of the Bible society win be held
on Wednesday probably at Waterbury, to
take action upon the death Of Rev. Mr..
Elliott, for SO long in charge Of the
work and TO see about securing success
sor or to transfer the work to the Sum
day School association.
The latter is now engaged in taking
q religious canvass Of Lamoille county
for the Bible society, under the direc.
ton Of Miss Balch, home department
secretary.