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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
The State Press on fhe
 State Normal Location

While there is general disappoint- ment on account of Benton fail- ure to land this prize, most every one has accepted the result philos- ophically, with a feeling that there may be something else brought here at later time. The citizens now know what they can do in regard to raising money. We know our power. And if it is asserted the town will progress as never before. Everyone should remember that no matter where the school is located it is the ir school, and one that will do much to raise the standard of the teach CTS in the state, and will also tend to take the state out of it's present backward state. Benton put up a splendid fight for the school, and the enthusiastic workers in the cause should feel encouraged that they did so we'll. The people of moderate means did nobly when it came to subscribing to the fund. Our wealthy citizens did not do their part or it would have been an easy matter to have put up $75 ,ooo and thereby increased our chances for securing the school. Benton Times Courier.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Russellville Congratulates Us.

The location for the state nor nal school has been selected by the board, and the minds of our people have again reached a nor maj state. We did not win the school, but no one in Russellville has cause to be ashamed of the ef- fort we made to secure it. Our people came together as a unit from the time the school was first mentioned and the men who devoted their time and energy to the soliciting of subscriptions, those who gave literally of their means, and everyone who in any way aided the town in making showing that favorably impressed the members of the board, even tho it did not secure the school, are to be commended for their en- ergy and enterprise.
 At this particular time, no town in the state needed the school more than Russellville-no town would have been benefited more by the school than Russellville. But we have lost an honest fight, and be 1t said to cur credit that we had the good will of all our competitors throughout the struggle and from expressions from citizens from the various towns in the race we feel safe in saying that each and every one of them wanted to see the school come to Russellville in case they could not get it themselves. We conducted the fight in an honest, open way, and by so doing won the respect and good will of all.
 Naturally, we thought we had the most suitable location for the school to be found in the state, but the board of trustees thought oth- erwise. No one in Russellville has any complaint to make oi their decision, but all congratulate our neighbor town upon her good fortune and hope to see the town and the school prosper as both de- serve. The normal school will be the greatest impetus ever given to educational interests in Arkansas, and Conway, being a model little fcity insofar as civic pride and inn provements are concerned, health ful and centrally located, is most desirable location for such an in- stitution.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Little Rocks Lost Opportunity.

Little Rock missed an excellent opportunity to increase her popula- tion, and at the same time add con-. siderable prestige to the city as an educational center when she let the state normal school go to Con- way. Conway, however, will be greatly benefited by Little Rocks lack of progressiveness. Conway is nearer us than Little Rock, nevertheless according to the na ture of things Little Rock should have had the school, but by her own negligence and lethargy let Conway take a long stride forward that might have gone to our cap ital city. Wake up, Little Rock , and do not let this happen again. IF Casa Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Won on Her Merits.

Conway has won the location for the state normal school provided for by the last legislature. Con- way is a good town and won on her merits and enterprise in bid ding. The point the Herald ob- iects to is the locations of the state institutions in one corner of the state.
 These educational and eleemosy- nary institutions are paid for and sustained by the people of the whole state and it is manifestly un- fair and detrimental that one sec ton of the state should reap all the advantages of their location. The hawking for bids indulged in
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Malvern Sorry for Bentop.

Conway has landed the normal school. We are very sorry our sister town, Benton, did not get this plum. She made a noble fight, however, and can draw con- solation from the fact that her cit izens are alive to her interests and are willing to pay for good things. Malvern Times-Journal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
SCHOOL DISTRICTS CONDITION
Directors Find It in Good Finan-
 cial Shape.
Additional Taxes From State and District Levies Under New Law Will Soon
 Provide Building Fund

One of the first acts ot President Jo Frauenthal of the special school district of Conway was to begin an investigation of the financial con- dition of the district. It had been currently reported that the district was considerably in debt and 1t was on this account the old board decided to eliminate the two upper grades of the nigh school. This action, however, was rescinded by the same board after the seven mill tax was voted in May.
 The investigation was completed this week and the board has issued an exhaustive statement of the f. nances of the district. The state ment shows net balance in the treasury amounting to $25oo. g, to which will be added the apportion- ment from the state, estimated at SI35o co. On the estimated ex- penses of next years session, this will leave an apparent deficiency of about $Iooo, but this is not talk ing into consideration the increas- ed revenue which will come as a result of the levy of a seven mill district tax and a three mill state tax, as well as the usual increase from enhancing property values and growth of population.
 New Building Possible.
 The increased revenue from the district and state tax will make the erection of a handsome new school building easily possible within the next two or three years. If the expense of the school can be kept within its present limits, a sufi- cient balance will be left on hand each year to provide sinking fund to pay interest upon and retire $2o, GOO or $25 GOO worth of build ing bonds. The state normal which will be located here will also be of considerable assistance to the dis trict in holding expenses down. This institution will, it is expected take about 100 pupils from the dis trict for the model school to be conducted in the normal and pro- vide them with the most expert in struction, thus relieving the public school of that number.
 Report of Directors.
 The report of the directors is given in full below:
 The following financial state ment shows the condition of the school district of Conway, as de- termined by a careful and ex- haustive examination of the books of the county treasurer and com parison of the same with the books of the secretary of the school board:
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Equalization Board Named

Acting Governor X. o. Pindall On last Saturday announced the appointment of the various equal ization boards of the state. The board named for Faulkner county is composed of David Stewart, E. A. Dunn aud A. z. Harris.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Long Bicycle Trip.

I. H. Parker arrived in Conway on a bicycle Monday. He had l,
 made the trip from Cottonville;' Tate county, Miss on his wheel, The distance is about POO miles and he had been on the road SIX days He was on his way to Pope coun-
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
U. 6. V. REUNION NEXT WEEK
Veterans Will Meet at Tunnel
 Near Conway.
Big Gathering of Old Confederate Soldiers Expected Thursday and Friday
 of Next Week.

Final plans have been perfected by the Confederate veterans of Jeff Davis camp for the biggest reunion ever held in the county. Grounds have been prepared at the west end of the railway tunnel, 2H miles northwest of Conway, where an abundance of water, fine shade and other advantages for camping are to be had. The reunion will be held Thursday and Friday of next week.
 Gen. Chas. Coffin of Batesville and and Congressman Joe T. Rob inson of Lonoke, as well as a num- Der of local orators will deliver ad- dresses. Music will be furnished by the A. o. U. w. band of Con way and there will be cold drink stands, swings, merry-go-rounds, dancing pavilions and other forms of amusement. Ice water will be furnished free to everyone.
 Following is the program which has been arranged for the occa- sion:
 First Day.
 O a. m. m.-Enrollment of veterans All veterans will enroll their names, companies and regiments as soon as they arriye at the reun ion grounds.
 10 a. m - Opening services. Song by Anderson's quartette. Prayer by Rev Stonewall Ander- son.
 Io:3o a. m.-Welcome address, Hon. I M. Campbell. Response by Col c. w. Bruce.
 ? D. m.-Address by Gen. Chas. Coffin.
 D. m,-Speaking.
 5 D. m.-Grand parade of vete- rans and old rebel drill.
 S:3o p. m.-Address, Hon. Jas. l.. George. Campfres and "reminiscences by veterans. Second Day. 7:3o a. m.-Roll call. Decoration of graves.-Veterans will form in line and march to Stone cemetery, thence to Cadron Gap cemetery, thence to Oak Grove cemetery, where the graves | of deceased Confederate soldiers will be decorated. /.
 Io.a. m.-Address, Hon. Joe T.. Robinson.
 II am: m:-Speaking.
 I to4 D. m General handshak- ing by veterans.
 The program will be interspersed with music by the band.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Ice Dealers Raise Prices.

The ice dealers of Conway raised their prices this week. Ice has heretofore been selling for s5o cents per ahundred delivered In any quantities. The new prices are so cents in 100 pound quantities, 70 cents per hundred for 50 pounds or over and one cent pound for smaller quantities.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Marriage Licenses.

James Robinson, 2I, to Laura Wright, IS, Mayfower.
 Galee Hogan, 25, to Pearle Hay nie, 16, Faulkner.
 Wilson White, 2I, to Matte In gram, IS, Lollie.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Improying Residence.

c H. Newburn is building an add;tion to and otherwise improv- ing his residence on center s''ee''
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
on hand before the school begins about S4ooo. 900.

on hand before the school begins about S4ooo. 900.
 The expense for teachers for the
 next school term will exceed
 that of last year, and will be
 $575 % per month -......... .$46oo oo Incidental expenses will ap-
 proXimate .......... ......-.. ...-....... 400 oo Total expenses about oo
 This will leave an apparent de fciency ot about $Iooo. co and cor rects the erroneous. impression that the district lis $2ooo co behind. "
 The recently voted tax of seven mills will increase the receipts of the district at least $I6oo co, and If to this is added the usual increase of $500 co or $4oo. co per year that occurs, and one mill additional state school tax, we feel sanguine in predicting that our statement one year hence will show nearly $66oo. co on hand to begin the fall session of 1908.
 JO FRAUENTAAL, Pres.
 A. J. WITT, Secty.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25

Every warrant that has been 1s- sued by the district has been paid :; so the above sum of $25o923 rep resents the net amount belonging to the district To this amount will be added the state apportionr ment tax, which will approximate SI35o. co; so the district will have
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25
Conway the Most Desirable Location.

The decision of the board will be approved, probably, sby nearly every reasonable minded citizen of the state. All things considered; Conway is the most desirable loca- tion for this, the most important school in the state. Conway is, to begin with, one of the best towns in Arkansas; and, as teachers from every county in the state are to be trained in this school it is but fair, that it should be centrally located, so Conway comes ill ahead on this score, being only seven miles from the geographical center of the state The good people of Con- way gave eighty acres of land and cash bonus Of S5I,753,oo for the school to be located there, which is no small gift. But she IS mak- ing of it a good investment, as this sum will be brought to the city every year in the trade ot the thousand or more students who will gather there and spend their money for board, books, clothing, etc. not to mention the advantage to the city, of the moral and intel lectual influence of thousand of the most progressive young men and women of the country as a part of its society. -Bellville News.
 Benton's Lament.
 The news that Conway had been selected as the location for the state normal school was re- ceived in Benton shortly after twelve o'clock last Saturday after noon. Everyone was keenly dis appointed, as it was generally ex- pected that we stood chance to secure this great educational insti tuition, and with the many advan- tages that this city had to offer 1t was supposed that 1t would not take the board of trustees loug to decide in favor of Benton. But such was not the case. Conway was able to make the board be- lieve that they were the only place suitable for the school. Their ar guments and other means em ployed had the desired effect, and railroad facilities, good water and a healthy location were not con- sidered, and the school was locat- ed in one of the "boggyiest places in the Arkansas valley.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25

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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-25

State vs. Cliff Wright; nolle pros. State ,s. F. E. Cotton, selling liquor, jury trial; verdict not guilty.
 State vs. Jake Spencer, giving away liquor; dismissed.
 State vs. John w. Best, selling liquor; dismissed.
 State vs. L. E. Milligan, peace bond, permitted to stand on same bond till next term.
 State vs. ]. c. Herring, same State vs. J. E. Griffin, perjury continued during good behavior.
 State vs. Sam, Leo and Leslie Grafton, assault to kill; continued. State vs. Luther Grisham, sell ing liquor; jury trial, verdict guilty; fined $5o.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05
Notice of Election,

Whereas, at . regular session of the MAYOR
ana board OF Aldermen of the town Of Collar, La,
held on the list day Of October 1907, an Ordinance
Vas passed calling for an election to be held on
NOV H. 1897, for the purpose Of asc ertainine the
sense OF the property tax payers with reference
TO bonding the town Tor the purpose OF ineurrfng
debt for the purpose ssof constructing water
works plant In and for said town, the title Of
which shall vest in the municipality; TO levy and
assess special taxes on the property subject to
taxation In said town for thirty years: t. ma
the principal and interest on said bonds. said in
deotedness to be incurred tt, be Sixteen Thousa nd
Dollars. and said negotiable bonds to be issued
therefore shall run for a period OF thirty wears.
ana snai bear fntesest at the rate OF Ave per
cent per annum, and the tsx to be levied and ss
s ssns 20 pay said Bonds to be 1--WE mills per
. NOW. therefore 1t is ordered that nm eIcsit6u
be held at the Court House In the town OF Crlf,,x
Ls, ON NOV 18th. 1897. between the hours Of setfn
q m ana ak p. m. under the provisions of Art
~ OF the constitution OF lsss and Of Act ia of
is00 The election TO be held BY Conn issB, ners
ana a. Clerk appointed by the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen of the town Of C:oIfax. La
Cotax, La. October 1907
4. =. CAMERON,
o a. "iALfa Ans. Mayor.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05
Grand Jury Sitting.

Judge W. F. Blackman, accompanied by Dis
trict Attorney Jno II. Hunter arrived In Colfax
on last Monday, and the following grand Jury
was empanneled to inquire into crimes and mis-
demeanors viz:
j. w. Duncan, Foreman.
James NJ Foster, w. F. Corley,
d. u. Lincecum. Dock Wiliett
A. II. Keen Nm McIlwain.
J. II. Blackshear. NJ. J.. Virgins.
H. Rambo. +. J. Walker.
G. Z. Compton, Clerk.
Among the attorneys present were +. q. II I'd
son. of Monroe, w. c. Roberts and John C(verton
OF Alexandria, Joel L. Fletcher. of Rustoii, G. H.
Mccain. OF Montgomery and members of our
local bar. w. B. Clarke. j. b. Roberts and Jno.
A. Williams.
The attorneys occupied the day in prelimina aries
for court next week. his honor giving them an
extra hour Tuesday morning To finish their skir-
mishing. when court was adjourned, the grand
Jury being left In session to pursue their iabors.
TO report after court convenes next Monday,
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Estray Notice.

Taken mp Ivy s. X. Smith and "a.
trayed before me the undersigned
authority, one white work OK. abont
I'D years old, branded 6 on hip, mark
ed crop split In the right ear. 8 un.
derbits and upper hack In the left
ear. will weigh about 500 pounds
dressed Appraised by 1. A. Hay
and i. o. Nugent to be worth so.
Unless owner comes forward, prOyes,
property and pays all legal costs,
said stock will he sold ON Monday.
the 9TH day of October. 1907. at IL
O'Clock a. m, at my Office miles
north Of Iatt postOffice. La, to the
last and highest bidder.
j. ID. JOHNS. !.
j. p. Of the 4th ward OF Grant.
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Platform Of Principles.
To the Voters OF Ward Six:

promise II elected az police Juror to serve the
people of ward six for the very best interest Of
all. I win help make laws that win allow all q
living chance am opposed to the making OF q
hog law In this ward. as think we have plenty
Of room for hogs to run at large. and 1 think
there will be much more next year. for think
half Of the lands In ward six viii lay out next
year. do not think it right to take advantage
OF the poor. for they need all the help they can
get. and II You want them to be honest do not
take advantage OF them and Cypress them.
Follow the commandments of our Lord, DO
unto Others as you would have them do unto
you" Your obedient servant,
l. McMILIS
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A Most wortnv Article.

When an article has been on the mar
ket for years and gains friends every
year, it is safe To call this medicine a
worthy one. Such as Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup. 1t positively cures
coughs and all pulmonary diseases.
One OF the best known merchants IN
Mobile. Ala, says: "For five years my
family has not been troubled with the
winter coughs we owe this to Billiards.
Horehound Syrup. know it has sav-
ed my Children from many sick spells. I"
Sold by Crescent drug store.
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Notice of Final Communications.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La.
August q, 1907.
Notice Is herehx uivan that

August q, 1907. (
Notice is hereby given that
w. RILEY KELLY
Tor heirs % Martin X. Kelly, deceased.
OF Hargis, La, has fled notice Of his
intention to make final cOmmuta-
ton proof In support of his claim.
viz: Homestead Entry No. 1882.
made Oct. 10, 1904. for the northwest
quarter Of northeast quarter, section
30, township 3 north, range 4 west.
La. Mer.. and that said proof will be
made before Register ana Receiver,
at Natchftoches, La. on Oct. Is. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation, of the land. viz.
l.. M. Nichols. X. l.. Dean, Nj. Z.
Jackson. and l.. f. Drewitt, all of
Hurgis, La.
j. ERNEST BREDA.
aug3l Register.
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forget-baby is restless, can't sleep. at
night, won't eat, cries spasmodicaiiv. A
bottle OF Whites Cream Vermifuge never
fails to cure. Every mother should give
her baby Whites Cream Vermifuge. So
many times when the baby is pale and
fretfuf. the mother does not know what
to do. A bottle OF this medicine would
bring color TO his cheeks and laughter
to his eyes. Give it trial. Sold by
Crescent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05

singular and very painful accident occurred
last Saturday to little Bennett the ten year old
son OF DIR. W. J. Roberta The little fellow BY
Inhalation got sand bur In the vocal chords of
his throat. destroying the power of speech and
INJECTING intense pain. DR.. Roberts took his son
to Alexandria for relief but the doctors there
hesitated to perform the necessary operation,
and he went on to New Orleans for treatment.
The bur was removed. and the little fellow is all
right again. except he Is weak in speech. but IT f.
thought this will get all right.
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McMILI.s.

Mrs. W. b. Clarke. who with her child left for
Columbia on saturday. sept. slst. win remain at
that place for few weeks. After which she will go
to Monroe. which il to be her future home. Mr.
Clarke viii remain Ia Coifax to attend our two
weeks term of conrt after which he will make
his nnal arrangements for removal. We regret
to zee our long time feiends move away and can
congratulate Monroe on their addition to that
eOmmu nifv
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Notice to Probate WIN.
Thirteenth District Court, Grant Parish. state
o! Louisiana

Succession Of Joseph Bills No 2o65
Notice Is hereby given that Al J. Morats has
nied IN this ONCE an application to probate the
last VIII and testament Of Joseph Bills, deceased.
aad IN pursuance to said petition an order has
peen issued out OF said Court, assigning the same
10 O'Clock =. m, before Hon W. r. Biackman
Judge of said Court 80
lou are therefore hereby NOTIFIED to file sueb
same will be duly probated as prayed for
Witness the Hon W. r. BIackmau judge ,of
the 18th District Court. Given under my of1cial
Der, A. ID. 1907. JAMES u G,6uGNy :
Clerk OF the Thirteenth District Court
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For Chronic pIarghoea.

while 10 the army in 1853 I was
taken with chronic diarrhoea." says
George M. FELTON,, of South Gibson, Pa.
Il have since tried many remedies but
without any permanent relief until Mr..
A. w. Miles Of this place persuaded me
to try ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, one bottle of which
stopped il at once" For sale by Valley
drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05

Assessor j. A. Harvey spent two or three days
In Coifax this week, and while here made arrange
ments with Deputy r. r. letter to keep the regis
tration books open at the court house for all to
register who wish TO do So and for those who
wish to change their voting place to have the
change made
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05

The statement of the new verda
State Bank will be found among our
advertisements this week. This
bank makes u good howing for the
short period since IL started. having
got 10 $l5,43 Ia deposits Ia it's thirty
days existence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05

on an inoffensivc citizen is frequently
made in that apparently useless little
tube called the appendix" Its gener-
ally the result of protracted cOnstipa-
ton. following liver torpor. DR.. Kings
New Lite Pills regulate the liver, pre-
vent appendicitis, and establish regular
habits Of the bowels. &c at Crescen:
drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05

Out OF sight. out of mind.r is an old
saying which applies with special force
to = sore. burn or wound that's been
treated With Bucklen's Arnica Salye.
Its nut OF sight. out OF mind and out OF
existeDce. Piles too and chilblains dis
appear under its healing influence.
Guaranteed by Crescent drug store. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-10-05

Prospective candidates will bear
In mind that they now have just
twenty-fOur days to get I'm the race.
II they wait until after October 18th,
Ii will be too late.