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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
CEREMONY WAS IMPRESSIVE
Bestowal of Southern Crosses
of Honor
Upon Confederate Veterans by the U. DC.
at the Court House
Yesterday.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

The Southern Cross of Honor
was bestowed on twenty four Con-
federate Veterans of Faulkner Co.
yesterday afternoon by the Robert
E. Lee Chapter U. D. c. Forty
four crosses had been ordered, but,
owing to the inclement weather,
many of the veterans could not
come out to receive them.
The ceremony was interesting
and impressive. 1t was a moving
and inspiring sight to see the vet
erans, many of them grey-haired
and feeble, and some still disabled
by old wounds, coming forward
as their names were called, to re-
ceive their Crosses of Honor from
the hands of the Daughters of the
Confederacy, as loving recogni-
ton of their years of sacrifice. 10y
atty, and sublime devotion to their
country.
The courtroom was decorated
with the Confederate colors and
red and white roses. The program
was as follows;
Opening song - My Country,
tbs of Thee.
Invocation-Dr. Godbey.
Song - Onward, Christian Sol
diers.
Address-P'of ]. J. Doyne.
Poem-The Veterans Cross of
Hon.r. - Read by Rev. J. B..
Stevenson.
Rules for Bestowal of Crosses OF
Honor-Read by the President,
Miss Nellie G.. Randell.
Presentation of the Crosses by
the President, each Veteran COM
ing forward at roll call.
Song-God be with You Till
We Meet Again.
Benediction-Rev. ]. ]. Hurt.
Mr.. Doyne's address was fine,
and fitting TO the occasion. Mr..
Hurts introduction was exceeding
| ly interesting, and almost a brief
address in itself. The invocation
by Dr. Godbey was very beautiful.
The poem read by Mr.. Stevenson
was much enjoyed by the audience.
The beautiful music on the cor
net furnished by Messrs. Moose and
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
ANOTHER GIN
ACCIDENT
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

Another accident in a gin oc
cured late Saturday afternoon, in
which Will N. King of Pickles
Gap was seriously injured. Mr..
King was caught in revolving
shaft and whl1led around several
times before the machinery could
be stopped. His most serious in
jury was a deep cash in the right
leg about seven inches long, and
he was severely bruised all over
the body. His condition is still
serious, although it is thought he
has a good chance for recovery.
This is the fifth gin accident re-
ported in this county during the
present season.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
BOY ROBBED BY
CARD SHARPS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

Henry Dunn, an I8-year-old boy,
was robbed of $40 by two sharps at
the depot in this city last night. An
ancient card trick was the scheme
used to deprive young Dunn OF his
money, which was the proceeds of
a bale of cotton he had just sold for
his mother. The boy was ap-
preached by two men who were ap-
parently trying to make bet be-
tween themselves. One said that
he mad no money and advised Dunn
to take the bet. This was refused.
but when the sharp said "lend me
$40 for minute, them" Dunn took
out his money and the crook
grabbed it and ran off into the
darkness. The boy had exhibited
the money at the entrance to the
Electric theatre, and it is supposed
that the sharps saw it and followed
him to the depot. Dunn was able
to give fairly good description of
the two men who robbed him, but
the officers have not yet been able
to locate them.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12

past season are expected to be pres
ent. The work of the past year will
be reviewed and plans for continu-
ing the work next year will be dis
cussed.
The work in this county under
the supervision of Col. A. ".
Swaty has been highly successful.
Seed cotton which thirds itself"
is usually regarded as making a
good turnout, but it is stated that
the average percentage of lint in
the cotton raised on the demonstra.
ton farms is about 40 per cent.
The corn is said to have turned
out equally we'll.
About thirty farmers in this
county undertook the demonstra-
tion work this year and it is thought
that a much larger number will
cultivate land under the govern
ment supervision next year.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12

Keifer and the vocal, led by Mr..
Kirby, added greatly to the pleas
ure of the occasioo.
1t is regretted that owing to a
mistake the response for the Vet
erans by Col. g. w. Bruce was
omitted from the program.
The Veterans who received the
Crosses of Honor were:
]. U. Brady, B. B. Barker, G. w.
Bruce. T. J. Bullion, w. D. Cole,
w. S. Cooper, M. c. Canada, G.
M. Easterwood, w. I. Fason, w.
K. Gately, D. R. B. Greenlee, R.
E. George, w. S. Harrell, ]. R.
Kelsey, w. A. Loveless, w. w.
Martin, T. A. Maddox, w. A.
Paul, Polk Potts, H. H. Propst,
D. L. Smith, H. F Wilson, J. K.
Wimberly, =. -. Patrick.
The veterans whose applications
for crosses have been filed and who
have not yet received them will
have to apply in person or send a
written order to the president OF
Robert E Lee chapter at Conway.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
WOULD PRESERVE
OLD CAPITOL
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

To urge the governor-elect to
recommend in his message to the
legislature the preservation OF the
olp state capitol, committee OF the
Arkansas Federation of Woman S
Clubs called upon Hon. George
w. Donaghey yesterday afternoon.
The committee is composed of
Mesdames ]. r. Bowles of Fort
Smith, P. D. Scott of Van Buren,,
P. H. Prince and 10 Frauenthal of
Conway, and Miss Clara Emo of
Van Buren, but Mesdanes Bowles
and Scott were unable to be pres
ent at the meeting.
The committee called attention
to the historic Importance of the
old CAP itol, and to the fact that the
recent state convention of the A
F. w. c. had passed resolu ions
favoring its retention and preser-
vation by the state.
Governor-Elect Donaghey, while
not definitely committing him
self on the subject, gave the com
mittee encouragement and suggest
ed that they take the matter up
with the members of the Legislature
direct in order to create Sentiment
favorable to the preservation OF
the capitol.
Mr.. Donaghey, however, stated
that he understood that the state
had an offer of 81 so, 900 for the old
capitol and grounds and said that
the legislature might deem it best
to sell them and use the proceeds
in the completion of the new cap
itol.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
TAG DAY NETS
AN Even SIO0
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

When the proceeds of tag day
were footed up this morning it was
found that exactly SIoo was real
lied for the benefit of the public
school from contributions made on
the streets yesterday.
The ladies of the School I'm
provement Association. who had
the matter in charge, worked hard
all day yesterday, AMI everyone
was given an opportunity to wear
a tag signifying thet he had con-
tributed to this worthy cause.
Travelling men, visitors in the city
and passengers on, the trains all
were tagged" and practically
everyone good naturedly came
across.
The proceeds will be added to a
fund which is being raised by the
association for the purpose of fit
ting up an emergency room in the
new public school building, and
beautifying the interior of the
school.
Miss Dovie HartOn was awarded
a gold hat pin for securing the
largest amount of money on tag
day
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
Carnival Here.

The Modern Carnival Co. has
arrived in this city aud will re-
main the balance of the week.
The company has six different
shows, ferris wheel, etc. 1t is To-
Gated on the lots east of the depot.
Two free acts afternoon a-d night,
including high dives from Io5 foot
ladder. Excellent band concert.
Col. Clarence Smith is in charge OF
the carnival.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
100000 BALES
C|NNED TO NOV.|
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

The census report of the cotton
ginned to Nov. /, 1908, issued at
Washington this morning, shows,
in round numbers, $500, 900 bales
ginned to the date named. This is
more than two million bales in ex-
cess of the amount ginned to the
same date last year, when 6,I28,.
s62 were ginned to Nov. 1. The
amount ginned to the same date in
1906 was 5000, 395, and in 1905,
6,457,5o5.
The amount ginned in Faulkner
county to Nov. was I3 ,4o3. This
is ia bales more than the amount
entire ginned d 1ring the preced-
ing season, which was 1920.
The average amount of the sea
sons crop ginned in Arkansas to
Nov. for the past three years is
SO per cent, and, taking this as
basis, the report would indicate
crop of nearly 10000 bales in this
county. AS matter OF fact, how
ever, the season is much earlier
than usual this year, and the per-
feet weather of this fall has result
ed in the cotton being gathered
much earlier than ordinarily.
Those in position to make esti-
mates state that about three fourths
tf the Faulkner county crop has
been ginned.
The market was but little influ-
enced by the report, advancing
about three points. Cotton today
is bringing s34 cents.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
THREE BUSINESS HOUSES
Halter Bros. to Erect Two and DR.. Brown
One in the Near Future.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

In order to obtain two adjacent
building sites on the west side OF
the public square, Halter Bros. to-
day exchanged lot which they
purchased at commissioners sale
Saturday with S. M. Apple for an
ether lot adjoining it on the south
and adjoining one of theirs on the
north. They will begin at once
the erection of two two-story build
ings on these lots. These, with
the four others now in process of
construction, will make six hand
some two-story buildings on lots
which were residence property two
months ago.
DR.. George S. Brown has begun
work on his new building on Front
street, adjoining ]. A. Pence's
building.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
PENALTY SUITS
ARE ORDERED

Little Rock, Nov. II.-Special.
The Arkansas railroad commission
today ordered that penalty suits be
brought against all trunk lines for
enforcing increased rates in viola
ton of the commission orders.
The railroad attorney will apply to
the federal court for an injunction,
claiming that the com mission can
not bring suit without announcing
new rates.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
HIGH SCHOOL
DEFEATED
FROM TUEsDAY's DAILY.

The Hendrix second team de.
feated the Conway High School in
a game of football yesterday after
noon by the score of II to 5. The
high school played better than
their opponents but lost on fun
bles. Moose for Hendrix made
two touchdowns and Harton one,
all made on fumbles by the school
team. Moore made the touch
down for the high school, but Ed
wards failed to kick goal. Hen
dirk made the required ten yards
on downs but once. Time of
nalv>s, 20 and IS minutes. Ref
cree, Robertson. Umpire, Isgrig.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
FARMERS MEETING CALLED
State Agent Evans to Speak Here
Nov. 20.
Governor-Elect Donaghey and Congressman
Reid Also to Deliver
Addresses

On Friday, Nov 20, a big meet
ing of the farmers will be held at
the court house in this city, at
which address will be delivered by
State Agent J. A. Evans of Shreve-
port, La, Governor Elect George
w. Donaghey and Congressman
Charles G. Reid.
The object of the meeting is to
stimulate interest in the govern
ment demonstration farm work in
this county, and all farmers who
engaged in this work during the
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
Chancery Court Adjourns.
FROM xoNDAY,s DAILY.

Chancery court adjourned late
Saturday afternoon, after spending
the day in hearing the arguments
in the drainage district case. All
of the testimony was presented to
the court, and it was agreed by the
attorneys that written briefs would
be filed with the chancellor. A
decision is expected within about
twenty days.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
Fruit and Blooms.
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

George Stermer brought to this
office this afternoon branch from
common haw bush which bears
ripe fruit, green leaves and bios
SONS. Mr.. Stermer, who is a close
observer, says that he has never
seen fruit and blooms on a haw
bush at the same time before.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
To Baptist Convention.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

The following will represent the
Conway Baptist church at the an
nual meeting of the State Baptist
Convention which meets at Fayet-
teville tomorrow: Rev. and Mrs.
John J. Hurt, Mr. and Mrs. W. w.
Rivers and Col. G. w. Bruce.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
COe Case Dismissed.

Little Rock, Nov. Special.
Judge Trieber this morning or
dered the charges against c. t.
Coe dismissed, holding that his
syrup was not labeled in such a
manner as 10 violate the pure food
law.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
Sheriff Serves Warrants.
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

Sheriff w. M. Brady has filed
with Circuit Clerk A. M. Ledbet-
ter returns on 1S indictments is
sued by the grand jury last July
All of the parties indicted have
been placed under arrest and have
given bond.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
White Prisoners Moved.

Little Rock, Nov. Special.
On account of the claim that the
convict farm was not fit place to
work them, the penitentiary board
this morning ordered all the white
prisoners on the Cummins farm to
be returned to the penitentiary
here.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
County Court Meets.
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

Judge ]. A. Lea held short
session of county court this morn
ing, allowing few claims against
the county.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12

Cotton is selling at S.S5 today.
Price of seed. $I2. 90 per ton.
Up to noon today oS2I bales have
been shipped from Conway.
Number received since last re-
port, 1880.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
Total..-..-..............$8S3 o6

Okal BOOO,o w
An ordinance fixing a city tax
on theatres, moving picture shows.
etc., in amounts from $40 per
month to $75 per year was reported
favorably by the judiciary commit
tee and, under a suspension of the
rules, was passed by unanimous
vote.
Light Plant Report.
Chairman McCulloch of the
light plant committee submitted a
report showing the financial con-
dition of the city light plant. The
report shows the outstanding in
debtedness of the plant to be
$4293. 33., as follows: Accounts
payable, $I94s32;J. H. Stubb's
note and interest, given to pay for
new machinery. $I32o 20; balance
on purchase price of plant, includ-
ing interest to date, $Io3o.oI.
Against this indebtedness on open
account, Treasurer J. A. Pence
states that there is between 5000
and $500 due the plant for light
service.
The report goes into detail to
show the actual running expenses
of the plant and it appears that the
plant is making good profit above
the cost of operation. the indebted
ness being incurred in the exten-
sion of lines, the purchase OF new
machinery to meet the growing de-
mand for service and otherwise
permanently increasing the amount
invested in the plant. According
to the report, the average
cost of operation per month for the
IL months ending Sept I, 1908,
was $354 so, as follows: Fuel.
S2o2 90; salaries, SI42. SO; oil, ETC.,
$40.
The average monthly collections
from consumers during the same
period amountsd to S534. SO, hus
showing an average net profit OF
$3.50 So.
Lack OF capital with which to
make the Improvements and addi-
tions demanded by increased con-
sumption Of electricity has serious
ly handicapped the management OF
the plant and caus d them not only
to pay a large amount for interest,
but to forego exte. sion of lines to
several places where profitable bus
mess could I e obtained
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
COUNCIL ELECTS
A. J. WITT MAYOR
VOTE a TO 3 IN HIS FAVOR
w. B. Stark Also Nominated for
the Position.
Much Business Transacted at Last Nights
Meeting of the City
Council.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

At the conclusion of busy ses-
sion last night the city council
elected A. ]. Witt as mayor to fill
the vacancy caused by the resigna
ton of Frank E. Robins, which
went into effect on October %.
When a motion was adopted to
go into the election of a mavor,
Alderman Lee Schwarz nominated
w. B. Stark, and Alderman B. 7.
Bullion nominated A ]. Witt.
After considerable discussion the
roll was called by Acting Recorder
Bullion, and the vote stood as fol-
lows:
For Mr.. Witt. Alderman Mar
tin, McCulloch, Bullion and Act
ing Mayor Hartje-4.
For Mr.. Stark. = Aldermen
Schwarz, Holman and Newbern
).
Mr.. Witt Is visiting at Ola, and
the news of his election has been
wired to him, but at q p. m moth
ing had been heard from him
Mr.. Witt served as mayor for
one term in 1895 90. He has also
held the Offices OF sheriff and coun-
ty treasurer Of this county, and is
we'll known throughout the county.
Accounts Allowed.
The following accounts were al
lowed by the council:
Salaries ...........,.---.......... ..---$ 81. so
Miscellaneous accounts. so
c. H. Sumption, sidewalk
and crossings-..-.--...... 1873
Ark. Cor. Metal Co., cul-
verts..... -. - -........... I52. .o8
Halter Bros, street cross
ings .......... 49,. .-...... 500.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
ONLY Five Years Old
The Faulkner
County Bank

Was organized little over FIVE years ago, and dur
ing this time it has accumulated NET UND1VID-
ED PROFITS amounting to $I8, 900 oo-ths
with its CAPITAL of $50, 900 90 makes it, IN this
respect, the LARGEST of any Bank in Faulkner
County.
We are proud of the success of our Bank, and
we are very thankful for the confidence the people
have shown in us by their liberal patronage
Owing to the few years that our Bank has
been in business, and policy of conhning most
of our loans to our home people, 1t has not the
statewide reputation that some older banks claim
to have We are not, however, solicitous tor such
reputation, but we are VERY ANXIOUS to be
known bv every man, woman and child in Faulk-
ner County, and have them customers.
As public institution we feel great interest
in the development of our town and county-well-
knowing that our continued success depends large
ly upon the prosperity of all the people through
out county.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-11-12
DAILY COTTON REPORT.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

Conway merchants up to noon
today have bought cotton as
follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Monday, Oct 5-Battlefields of the Civil War pictures.
 Tuesday, Oct 6-Mildred & Rou> clere.
 Wednesday. Oct 7-"5o Miles From Boston"
 Thursday, Oct s-Republican ral- ly.
 Friday and Saturday. Oct and 10 The Wall Street Detective"
 Tuesday, Oct l3-Yiddish play.
 Thursday, Oct 15-"The Straight Road"
 Friday. Oct 1e-"Paid in Full"
 Saturday. Oct. 17-"Uncle Toms Cabin,"
 Monday, oct 1s-"Mrs Temples Telegram.
 Tuesday. Oct 2o-"strongheart. {" Wednesday, Oct 21-Li1 Nose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05
COMING EVENTS

Oct 5, 6, [, S-St Patrick's hall, harvest festival in aid of St Patrick's church.
 Oct. 7-Leavenworth hall, social and dance given by the Laurel Foot ball team.
 Oct S-Old hall. 103 Green street. private apron and necktie dance giv- en by the Brooklyn Business Mems Baseball team.
 Oct 9-Washington Hill Athletic club, social and dance.
 Oct 9-Red Mems hall, Citizens bank building, social and dance given by the Crescents.
 Oct 10-Columbus hall. Nauga- tuck. ninth annual concert and dance of the St Francis T. A. B. society.
 Oct 13-A. o. H. hall, reception and banquet given by Division 5, A. O. H.
 Oct 14-Red Mems hall, Nauga- tuck novelty dance and reception by Kicks dancing classes.
 Oct 14-City hall. supper given by St Mary's Hospital Aid society.
 Oct 14-Music hall, dance of dances given by the Acawanna club.
 Oct 15-oddfellows' hall. sociable and dance given by the Pioneers.
 Oct 16-Music hall, harvest dance.
 Oct 30-At Music hall, reception and dance. by the Merry Trio.
 Oct 2s-Red Mems hall. reception and dance given by the Evermores.
 Oct 2s-Hamilton, hall. social and dance given by the Big Seven Social club.
 Oct 30-Buckingham hall, recep- tion by Algonquin club.
 Oct 30.-Good Will hall. Water vile. minstrel and dance given by Court Welch, No S4, F. of k. Nov 5-Turn hall, Scovill street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05
JACQUES
VAUDEVILLE.

The vaudeville season opened al Jacques this afternoon and Man ager PoIi has arranged a pleasing bill for the first week. The head line feature will be the European sensational surprise act, Circus Pa rodie, with Jean Cleremont. This performer is said to have wonder ful travesty on modern circus and will introduce a number of cleverly trained animals. Emil Hook & Co will be seen in their pleasing sketch, Loves Young Dream" Jimmy Lu- cas, the boy with the dialects, will be seen in number of new im- presentations and other attrs etions on the bills are, Hoey & Lee, the well known parody singers, HatIa- way & Seigel, A-Be-Be, the picture post card album, and others. The electrograph will show new pictures. Polls popular prices. Subscription list for the season now open.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05
"5o MILES FROM BOSTON"

What probably will be considered the most important local theatrical event is the appearance here of George M. Cohan's rural musical play Fifty Miles From Boston, ," which is announced at Polls on Wednesday, matinee and night. Messrs Cohan and Harris, who are directing the tour of the Conan play are confident that their efforts will meet with no little success in as much as they have spared neither time nor expense in making Fifty Miles From Boston" one of the best productions among the large theat- rical output of that firm. Featured among the song hits are "Waltz With Me-; Jack and Jill''; liar rigan"; "Ain't It Awful'; "The Boys Who Fight the Flames; and My Small Town Gal" Prices, mat inee 25 to 75c; evening 25c to $1.50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05

phases of army life during the civil war. One can learn much of the battlefields, of the movement of troops, of the privations of the com- mon soldier and of the fearful havoc and destruction that followed In the wake of the armies. Being actual photographs they throw an accu- rate light on this subject that Is be- yond the power of words to picture. They should prove a great aid to an intelligent understanding of those war days" The latest illustrated patriotic songs will be sung by Charles H. Miner of New Yorh. Special school childrens matinee at 4 o'clock 15c; evening 25, S5 and soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05
MILDRED AND ROUCLERE.

These well known entertainers will present during their engage ment at Polls on tomorrow after noon and evening that bewildering spectacular fantasy The Flight of Princess Iris" with all nes scenery, electrical and mechanical effects it can safely be said to be produced on an elaborate scale. Every eli max is revelation of the new idea. Songs. dances, and many refined spe- cialties are introduced during the numerous scenes are rendered by a company of vaudeville artists. Pop ular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05

dance and exhibition given by Wa terbury Turn Verein.
 Nov 6-Music hall, Citizens Bank building. reception and dance.
 Nov 6-St Anne's Church base ment, grand whist and dance given by young men of St Anne's parish.
 Nov 12, 13-Good Will hall, Wa tervIlle, the great drama, Leah, the Forsaken," for the benefit or St Michael's church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-05
POLI'S
pATTLEFIELps oF CIVIL WAR.

i BATTLEFIELDS or CIVIL WAR.
 Superintendent of Schools B. w. Tinker of Waterbury in speaking Of the celebrated Edward B. Eaton coi- lection of civil war photographs, 200 of which will he thrown on a huge screen by powerful dissolv- ing electrical stereopticon machine al Polls theater, this afternoon and evening, said, The photographs are clear and distinct and have been well selected to show the different