The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13

The date is February II. Then the patron saint of lovers and open ally of artful Cupid will receive his an- nual tribute, and Uncle Samuel grav-ooated messengers will worN overtime bearing to blushing maid ems the overflow of fond masculine hearts. Then on February 15 the world will take its customary turn | on its axis and its inhabitants will resume the worship of more sordld gods.
 | Examinations are announced by the Civil Service Commission for Little Rock to secure eligibles fer the position of lantern slide o0lOrist and that of testing engineer. The hrst named position is for a woman. The examination will be on March 23. | The other examination, which Is on March IS, is to fill vacancy in the Department of Agriculture as engl" neer in timber tests.
 Official advices have been recelyed from the office of the second assistant postmaster general at Washington that orders have been issued for the | establishment of a mail service on the new Gurdon and Fort Smith Northern railroad between Gurdon and Womble, the new town developed by the building of the road. The or der will go into effect February l1.
 G. w. Eskew, S2 years of age, and Mrs. G. W. Reynolds, 66 years of age. were married at Junction City Thursday. Both have splendid homes, the groom's home being on the Ar, kansas side of Junction City, the brides on the Louisiana side. The mill machinery for the new box factory at Mena is being shipped to that place from Granms. A sa"- mill will be the first to be installed. The company has already received orders for a large number of egg cases and cracker boxes.
 Floyd Garrison, 4 vars of age ac' cidentally slot Allen Davidson, 0 years old, at Caney with target IT. fe. The ball entered the left side and came out just above the hip, producing a painful, but not ncces- sarily fatal, wound.
 Efforts are being made by the cit zens of Helena having in charge the arrangements for the Mardi Gras celebration, to induce the govern ment to send a gunboat to Helena, to remain there during the festivi- ties.
 s. A. McIIenry, a farmer living near Paragould, dropped dead re- gently while saving wood near his home. Mr. McHenry was about 60 years of age, and only short time ago arrived at Paragould from lllin- ois.
 The Odd Fellows at Berryville have let the contract for the con- struction of two-story building, the second story of which will be used as hall. The lower story will be used for business purposes.
 The Woodmen of the World camp at Batesvillc is making arrangements to organize brass band to be com posed of members of the camp. The organization will include some of the best musical talent in Batcsville.
 Sixteen floats to be used in the Mardi Gras celebration at Helena, have arrived in that city from Natch- ez. The floats are the same that were used in the New Orleans Mar di Gras celebration last year.
 During their absence from home a burglar entered the residence of Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Minton at Hot Springs and stole a lot of wearing apparel, including Mrs. Minton's wedding dress.
 Thieves entered the residence Of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Standley while the family was absent from home and stole about S15 worth of jewelry and several dollars in money.
 Newton Mullins barn near Bod cav, together with large quantity of feed, was destroyed by fire. The fire is believed to have been of in-