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Evening journal., 1907-09-30

LONDON, Sept. 20.-Countess MOntlg-
nose. divorced wife Of the Crown Prince
OF saxony. now King Frederick Augustus
Of Saxony. and young Italian pianist,
signor Enrco Tosell. were married at the
Registry office in the Strand. this city.
The ceremony which united the Countess
and signor Toselli took place without
wedding gayeties and with the slightest
fermalities permitted by the English law,
IN the presence of half a dozen English
people.
Louise Antoinette Marie, Countess
Montignose. formerly Louise Anteinette
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08

F. Bailey, John Clark, William Bryant,
Bruce Karr, Louis Bryant and Master
Harlo Karr and Harry Bryant. The
evening being very pleasantly spent
with musical and literary program.
At 10:30 the guests all partook OF a
sumptuous lunch. The color scheme
being white and yellow. Mrs. Bryant
proved herself a charming and enter
tanning hostess. The guests departed
at 1890, wishing Miss Eliza White
pleasant journey and may she find
as many friends in her new home as
she has left behind.
Mrs. Mary Karr was taken sud,
denly i'll Friday evening, but is much
improved at this writing.
The Slayton Jubilee Singers are ex-
pected in Gunnison November 16.
Mrs. Hester Bryant entertained at
her beautiful home Thursday evening
in honor of Miss Eliza White.
Miss Eliza White departed Friday
morning for Grand Junction, Colo, to
reside. We regret her departure very
much as she will be greatly missed
among the society people OF Gunnison.
She being an ardent worker In society
circles. but our loss Is Grand juno
tons gain.
Mr.. J. j. Bates OF Salida passed
through our city Saturday evening on
his way home.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08
ASPEN ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard McGrew leave
this week for Denver for an indefinite
stay as the Bungalow will close for
six months or more, they having had
charge Of same for the past two years.
Mr.. Floyd Hale met with pain
full accident while trimming flowers
last week, the knife slipping and cut
ting his hand so as to cause the doc
tor to put several stitches in.
In letter from Mrs. Geo. Robinson,
who is at present In the capital city,
she writes she is enjoying the social
season very much.
Mr.. Hannibal Brown again has
charge of the Elk club in Aspen.
Mrs. Laura Brown will leave some
time this week for a few days visit
with friends in Glenwood Springs.
The roller skating craze has struck
Aspen. Both white and colored at
tend In great numbers.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08
eUNNIsoN, COLO, NEWS.

Mr.. W. E. McHenry and Mr.. ]. H.
Adams of Ouray passed through our
city Monday evening on their way to
Trinidad.
Mr. Richard Evans left Monday for
Pueblo.
Mr. William Thompson went out
angling Sunday and caught quite a
string. He is getting to be quite a
fisherman.
Miss Lila Bryant is indisposed this
week
Mrs. Hester Bryant gave farewell
party Thursday evening at her beau.
tiful home in honor of the departure
of Miss Eliza White. Those present
were: Mrs. Susan Bryant, Mrs. Ra-
chel Clark, Mrs. Mary Karr, Mrs. W.
H. Hayden, the Misses Eliza White,
Agnes Clark, Eliza Thomas, Adrian
Karr, Ora Karr, Lila Bryant, Richard
Bryant, F. Shavers. w. T. Thompson,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08

The Halloween social given by the
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lyceum was
quite success.
Mrs. P. A. Samuels has returned
home from a two weeks absence
East. Her many friends are glad to
welcome her home.
Rev. Green, who was sent here by
the A. NJ E. Conference. preached at
the mission Sunday.
Miss Hattie Gudger had the mis-.
fortune to sprain her ankle last
Thursday. We wish her a speedy re-
covery.
Mr.. w. Bert Turner has opened
band studio on Washington street
where harmony and composition is
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Offord gave
luncheon party in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker Of Pittsburg. Pa, at the
residence of Mrs. NJ. Wagner Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Offord, Mr.. w. Bert
Turner, Mrs. NJ. Wagner, Mr.. c. H.
Wagner.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08
Coming BLIND BOONE Coming
SHORTER CHURCH DEC. 3

Those on the sick list this week:
Mrs. P. A. Samuels, Mrs. Thos. Brown
and baby boy Lawrence.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08

Much fun was had by the young peo-
pie from the beauty contest" Mr.
A. S. Newman offered large box Of
choice candies as the prize. The win
much laughter the judges decision
was read as follows: I'VE, the under
signed, have decided that All Coons
Look Alike To U.s. Messrs. c. Hines,
Conner. w. A. Jones"
The Masons were hosts at a whist
party Wednesday evening, given at
the |. o. o. F. hall. An elegant sup
per was served in the dining hall and
all present did full justice to the many
dainties. An enjoyable time was had
by all.
Miss Oreta Hines is home again,
after four months visit In Missouri
and Kansas.
The A. NJ. E. church choir has been
organized as follows; Organist. Miss
Bessie Price: chorister. Miss Anna
Newman; first soprano. Miss Edna
Price; second soprano Miss Minnie
Smith; first alto. MIS- Oreta Hines:
second alto, Mrs. N. Scott: contralto.
Miss Dora Newman: tenor, Mr.. NJ.
Hines; basso. Messrs. n Scott and c.
Hines.
Mrs. NJ. Alexander has been very III
at her home on East Main street. but
Is rapidly improving.
Miss Bessie Price entertained at
luncheon Sunday In honor Of Miss n.
Smith and Miss 4. McNaire.
Mr.. T. Fields has returned from
Denver, bringing the sad news OF the
death Of his wife. She leaves
mother. husband and a daughter and
host OF friends to mourn her.
Mr.. Howard Robinson, popular
young man OF Colorado Springs. is
expected In the city soon.
Mrs. ]. Mapp entertained the
Misses Smith and McNaire at II
I O'Clock breakfast Saturday.
Mrs. Jennie McGruder, the well.
known cateress. met with an accident
last week, losing a part OF one Of her
| fingers.
The Progressive Literary Society
was reerganized Nov. 1st for the win.
ter. officers for the ensuing three
months were elected as follows:
President. Mrs. j. Maps; vice-presi.
dent Miss Oreta Hines: secretary,
Mr.. c. Marshall; corresponding sec
retary, Miss Bessie Price: treasurer,
Mr.. J. Mapp; critic, Mr.. T. p. Gan
gon; editor Society Journal, Miss
Dora Newman; chaplain Rev. Smith;
sergeantatarms, Mr.. F. Butler.
The Carnation Art Club will meet
with Mrs T p IanpOn Nov NJ
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08
GRAND JUNCTION, COLO.

Rev. Smiths family has arrived in
the city from Cripple Creek. They
were very agreeably surprised by 4
pound party Friday evening, after
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08
BOISE, IDAHO.

The Halloween social given by the
D. Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lyceum was
quite a success.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-08

Mr.. j. J. Bates OF Salida passed
through our city Saturday evening or
his way home
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
LYCEUM COURSES PLACED
Conway Bureau Places Thirty-Five Courses , in Arkansas Towns.

Prof. l.. c. Perry of Hendrix College returned Saturday from a trip through the state which he had been making in the interest Of the Educational Lyceum Bureau ot this city. While this bureau was organized only last year, it has already secured a list of the best talent, not only in the south, but in the northern and eastern states. Prof. Perry reports that he has succeeded h placing these courses in 35 Arkansas towns, the bureau con6ning itself for the pres- ent to this state. By thus confin- ing itself to a small territory, the bureau is enabled to place star ly- ceum attractions at much lower cost, on account of the saving in travelling expenses. It is also ex- pected that the annoying postpone ments so common to lyceum courses will be eliminated in this bureau, owing to the short distances which the talent will have to travel be- tween dates.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
COTTON SCHOOL TO CLOSE
Three Months Session Ends Tomorrow Closing Exercises Tonight.

The Farmers Union cotton school, which has been in session in this city for nearly three months, will close tomorrow, and the closing exercises will be held at the court house tonight. The public is invited to attend these exercises. Addresses will be de- lived by T. w. Wells, George w. Donaghey, Ben L. Griffin, Arnes Oldham, J. Aston Clapp, w. B. Stark and J. R. Williams.
 From fifty to eighty students have been in attendance at the school throughout its session. It was the first school of the kind es- tablished in the state and its work has been watched with much in- terest. Everyone connected with the school is enthusiastic over the results accomplished, and 1t is gen. erally believed that the cotton school at Conway will be a per manent feature for many years to come.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
SCHOOLS OPEN ON SEPT. 3c
New Teacher Elected by Board Monday to
 Fill Vacancy.

At meeting of the school board of the special district of Conway in this city Monday 1t was decided to begin the session of the public schools on Monday, September 30, the session to continue for eight months.
 Miss Mary E. Gatewood of By halia, Miss. was elected to fill the vacancy in the faculty, caused by the resignation ot Miss Nettie Murphy. Miss Gatewood holds a state license from her state and has also had two years special normal training in Oxford Univer- sity. She will be assigned to the high school work.
 Miss Gatewood IS a cousin of Mrs. E. w. Jenkins of this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
DEPUTY H. $. TRAYLOR RESIGNS
Will Become Head of Bonneville
 Schools.
Prof. W. A. Crawford Appointed Deputy State Superintendent of Public h.
 structiop to Succeed Him.

Prof. Henry S.. Tray1or, deputy superintendent of public instruc- tion, has rendered his resignation to Superintendent J. J. Ooyne, effective September I6, to become superintendent of the city schools at Bonneville, this state.
 Prof. w. A. Crawford, superin- tendent of the city schools of Ark adelphia, has been appointed to succeed Professor Traylor, effective September IS.
 Prof. Traylor was for several years a citizen ot Conway and his many friends here are congratulat ing him upon his success in educa tional work. The school board of Bonneville has been making wig orus efforts for some time to secure the services of Prof. Traylor. This district is one of the wealthiest in the state, having recently erected a $25, ,ooo building, and 1t is stated that Prof. Traylor will receive a salary of $2oo per month.
 In speaking of his resignation, Mondays Little Rock Democrat says:
 Professor Traylor has been con- nected with the public school sys- tenn of the state for a number of years. He came to his present po- sition from Hazen, this state, where he was 1n charge of the schools. He received his education at Ark ansas Cumberland and Hendrix colleges, and is considered to be especially well fitted for the super intendency of the Bonneville schools, where new buildings have recently been erected, and where the board is determined to build up schools second to none in the entire southland. Here he has added greatly to his especially large number of friends, all of whom will regret deeply his de- parture. '
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29

3. When a contestant wins ln section contes. once he is not al- lowed to enter said contest again, for the simple reason that 1t would dishearten the new contestants. Instead of drawing a new map, he was back again with the same lit tie map he drew when he was about IS years old, so if it had been marked as No. l he would have won another prize on it, and that would have been unfair.
 Now, if this young man had not gotten the prize once, and had drawn a map according to rules o1 contest he would not have been ruled out.
 ] guess this is enough on this line, as l only wrote this to en- tighten those who are opposed to contests, or, in other words, to en- tighten those who have that little skum over their brain in regard to contests.
 Respectfully,
 ED UTLEY.
 Greeubrier, Ark. Auq, 26.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
R. V, M'FhRLANE ANNOUNCES
Says He Will be in Race for
 Governor.
State Capitol Commissioner Makes An nouncement When Definitely Informed
 of Mr. Donaghey's Candidacy.

The Little Rock correspondent of the Memphis Commercial Ap- peal has the following item in Tuesdays paper:
 The authoritative announcement of George w. Donaghey of Con way for governor in today's Com mercia1 Appeal, will doubtless cause considerable stir iu state pol itics. Mir. Donaghey has been mentioned frequently of late ID connection, with the office, but to- days publication is the first author itative statement coming from him. It is generally believed that MT. DonagheYie candidacy will receive considerable support from the Far mers' Union, as the leaders oi that organization have openly es- poused his cause for some time.
 When informed of MT. Dona- ghey's decision to make the race, R. w. McFarlane, one Of the state capitol commissioners, authorized the Commercial Appeal to state that he would be candidate and formally make announcement o1 that fact in few days.
 MT. Donaghey has spent the past six years criticising the state capl. tol commissioners and the capitol contractorssfor what he terms Fin. ferior work on tue building" " and it is the natural result of the con troversy that a member of the cap itol commission should oppose him in his contest for governor. This means that four candidates are al ready seeking the nomination They are Attorney-General Kirby former Superintendent ot Public Instruction J. H. Hinemon, George w. Douaghey and R. W. McFar' lane, with seventy-one counties yet to be heard from.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Contests are FaiI
or Log Cabin Democrat;

Editor Log Cabin Democrat;
 We noticed in last weeks is- sue some dissatisfaction in con- tests that are for school boys and girls in our county. But we are glad to know that these diSsatis- factions are only among people that have no interest in schools or someone that has failed to win the prize.
 The writer in last weeks issue seems to think the contests are un- fair from the simple reasons that two years ago he won in the sec ton map contest, but failed in the county contest on account of par tiality shown toward the one that did win; and also says that the prize awarded on that day had the the winners name engraved upon it. Now, Bud, that is too thin. There never has been prize with contestants name engraved on 1t. He also claims it unfair to rule him out of section contest. l ask the question: Why was he ruled out? and answer it by saying it was the rules of the contest that did 1t, and not the judges, for it is their place to enforce laws and pass the sentences, just as our officers do in our country today.
 The reason this young man was ruled out was for the violation of three rules:
 l. The map was too small.
 ?. The map must be colored with what we call drawing pencils, and print must be with lead pencil, but his map was painted up in water colors and in ink.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
COUNTY CONTEST SATURDAY
Annual School Meeting at HOl-
 land.
Prize Winners of Four Sections of ths County Will Contest for Prizes in
 Elocution and Map-Drawingr

The annual county educational contest will be held at Holland next Saturday, when the prize winners of the four section contests which havet already been held will meet to contest for the grand prizes.
 This will be the sixth Os these contests, which have been held annually with increasing success.
 There will be three distinct con- tests, one in Reclamation by the boys, one in recitation by the girls and one in map-drawing by pupils ot both sexes. Gold medals will be presented to the winners in each contest and scholarship. in Hen drix College to the boy who wins the Reclamation contest and 3 scholarship in expression at Gen. tral College to the girl whss wins the recitation contest.
 Holland, where the contest win be held, is in the central past of the county, and if the weatlDer is favorable the meeting will dotsbt- less be attended by thousands Of people. A large number from this city are preparing to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
CLAIM GAS WILL BE FOUND
Still Hope to Make Strike at
 Plumerville.
Promoters Deny that Wells There Have Been Permanently Abandoned End Expect to Find Gas.

John B. Jones, the Little Rock promoter who is prospecting for gas by drilling wells near Plumer- vile, denies that these wells have been permanently abandoned, but says that new machinerey will be obtained and the wells carried to a greater depth. H. G. Fair, drill ing contractor who has been doing the work, gave out a statement last week that there was no hope of finding gas in this region, but this statement is denied by MT. Jones.
 The Morrilton Democrat IS also optimistic over the gas prospects at Plumerville. Commenting on the statement of MT. Fair, which was published on The Log Cabin Democrat last week, the Democrat says:
 MT. Fair has tried to drill two wells near Plumerville, and has failed in both. One we'll caved so bad it had to be abandoned and the last one he lost his drill in at depth of over 22oo feet, and after he had struck good flow of gas, said to be equal to any of the Fit. Smith wells. It has always been our understanding that gas was found under a rock strata that was un- level and not under a level strata as Mr. Fair states. It is generally believed by gas men that a strong pressure. of gas always forces the rocks to an angle, and If force is not too strong gas will be found but if too strong then the gas leaks out and is lost. But these same conditions exist in the Ft. Smith field. and the early prospectors en- countered the same troubles as the prospectors here are having. Sev- eral wells were bored in that field before gas in commercial quantities were found. At one of the old wells on Mazzards prairie near where the wells are now, a hole was dug several hundred feet and the drill was lost in about the same manner as the recent trouble at Plumerville, and was never re- covered. Wells were dug in several places in that section, and lots of money spent in an effort to find gas but without effect, and for several years the project was abandoned. We believe gas is here and whether the present companies goes on or abandons the field will not change our opinion. There is gas here and its only a question of time until it will be found and used. MT. Fair does not say that the field will be abandoned, but from the tone oi his interview we take 1t that he has been released from further work here. We trust the prospect ors will get another drill outfit into the field at once, man 1t by men who understand the business and develop the field and make this the banner part of the best state ID the Union.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
DENY uNFAIRNESS OF CONTEST
Correspondents Refute Charges
 of Enola Boy.
Say That No Partiality Has Been Shown But Only Rules of Contest
 Observed

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 In last weeks issue of The Log Cabin Democrat there appears an article by Garlic Reynolds, stating that he is thoroughly convinced that the contests are conducted on unfair and biased methods.
 This is in regard to the contests among the public school students of this county in declamation, reef tation and map-drawing. He gives two reasons" in support of his statement: CD He states that two years ago the winners name was. engraved npon the gold medal for the best map previous to the decis- ion of the judges. This, he says, shows that it was "set selection. " Co He states in his article that he deems it unfair and for no other purpose than to show favoritism, to rule a contestant out, until he O: she has once reached the capital prize, as he was done at Enders.
 l reply to reason No. I, l must say he is mistaken. The medal for the best map two years ago was awarded to the writer of this arti- cle and upon examination l find there is not, and never has been, any name save that of the donors engraved upon it, and as the donor of this medal was the Faulkner County Bank, cannot understand how anyone could have mistaken it for that of the winner or any other individual. It is likely that MT. Reynolds did not see the medal and has been misinformed.
 In regard to reason No. 2, l am not sufficiently conversant with the methods of such contests to speak authoritatively, but it seems to me that the great body of teachers, in whose very fertile brains the sys- tenn originated and details were carefully thought out, did the proper thing when they made it prohibitive for a winner in a sec ton and loser in county contest to go back and again compete for the prize he has previously won, and hence again be a competitor in the county contest. The system was or, ginated for the development and training of as many students as possible, and not for the perfect ing of a chosen few. Of course there can be but one winner in each branch of study at the county contest So, if the winners of the various sections were to appear at the county contests in succeeding years the opportunity of cultivat- ing other and perhaps better talent would be materially lessened. Be- sides, If the winners were to begin the race anew, as they should do if they ever afterwards entered any part ot the race, they would stand a good chance to lose honors they had once gained.
 Respectfully,
 T. C. HENDRICKsON.
 Republican, Ark, Aug. 2o.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Several Deals in Local Realty hEads Bur
 ing the Past Week.

w. R. James has sold to G. w. Donaghey 75 feet fronting oc-s west side of the public sq4are of this city. The considerations was 5000, $Ioo of which Mr. James contributed to the state normal fund.
 R. M. Clibourn has sold to w. N. Owen his residence property on Prairie and Front streets the consideration being $1ooo.
 Prof. T. J. Bullion has seld IS acres of the Clifton place, oE the northern edge of the city to Mrs l.. E. Beard.
 Samuel Bunch has sold So acres of land near Mayhower for eon- sfderation of $4oo.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
OPENING UP NEW ROADS.
County Judge Lea Extending Roads to Van
 Burep County Line

County Judge J. A. Lea spent part of last week in the northwest ern part of the county inspecting the rights of way of some new roads which will be opened up to the Van Buren county line. Work is now in progress on these roads and they will be completed in time to be used this fall. One of these roads runs north from Batesville church to the county line, a dis tance of about two miles, while the other ruIis north from Guy. A new bridge will be built across the north fork of the Cadron at Hart wick's mill.