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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
MINOR CARTER DIED THURSDAY
Respected Citizen Has Gone to
His Reward.
Peaceful End of Confederate Veteran, who
Lived in Conway for Nearly
Thirty Years.

Early last Thursday morning,
Minor Carter, an honored and re-
spected citizen of Conway for
nearly thirty years, died, at the
age of "a years. The end was not
unexpected and his death was
peaceful. His illness dated from
the civil war, during which he
fought valiantly on the side of the
Confederacy, and was the result of
exposure and wounds received in
that great struggle, but his naturally
virile constitution held it in check
until the past few years, since
which time he has rarely been
able to leave his home.
The funeral was held Friday
afternoon. Services at the resi-
dence were conducted by Rev. R.
H. Cannon, assisted by DR.. J. f.
Godbey and DR.. J. A. Anderson.
The body was then taken in charge
by the Masons of Green Grove
lodge, who concluded the cere-
monies at Oak Grove cemetery.
Mr.. Carter was born April IA,
1884, near Collierville, Shelby
county, Tenn. and moved to Mis-
sissippi when a small boy. He
was married to Miss Susan r.
Saunners, October 6, 1854, who
died Sept. 3 1894. His second
marriage on December I, 1896,
was to Mrs. M. c. Rice, who sur
wives. Mr.. Carter was the father
of no children.
Mr.. Carter moved to Conway
January 1, 1880, and for several
years was active in the business
life of the town. Failing health
caused him to retire from busi-
ness about fifteen years ago. Dur
ing his long life here he always
stood for the upbuilding of Con-
way from every standpoint. He
was a consistent member of the
Methodist church for many years.
A good man has gone.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
TO QUIT LUMBER BUSINESS
Halter Bros Sell Out Plant to Simmons
Adams and Stewart

Halter Bros. have sold their
planning mill and stock of lumber
in this city to c. A. Simmons, J.
NJ. Adams and D. Stewart, who
will take charge of the business on
Sept. I. The deal was consum-
mated Saturday and involves $1,000
to $4,000.
F. U. and A. A. Halter, COM
posing the firm of Halter Bros.
have operated the plant here for
about ten years and have built up
large business. They expect to
devote their time in the future ex-
cluslvely to contracting.
The lumber yard of c. A. Sim
mons in the eastern part of the
city will be consolidated when the
new firm takes charge and for the
present the business will be con-
Quoted on its present location.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
WANT ACCURATE WEIGHTS
Farmers Union Urges Ginners to Install
Sealed Scales and Guarantee Weight.

One of the most important &C
tions taken at the recent meetrng
of the Faulkner County Farmers
Union was the adoption of reso-
luton requesting the ginners to
put in sealed scales and attach their
tag to each bale glnned in order
that the weights may be guaran-
teed. The matter of weights has
always been mooted question,
and it is the purpose of the coun-
ty Union to secure accuracy at
the gins so that they may know
exactly how many pounds of cot
ton they have before it is put on
the market.
The resolution adopted by the
county Union, a copy of which
was furnished this paper by Sec
retary Z. H. Edwards, is as fol-
lows:
Resolved, that we as members
of the Faulkner County Union re-
quest our public ginners to put in
sealed scales and attach ginner' S
name and weights of cotton to tag
as a guarantee that his weights are
accurate.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
REYNOLDS OPENS CAMPAIGN
Spoke to Crowd of About Twenty People
at Wooster Monday.

Addressing a crowd of about
twenty people, Isaac R. Reynolds,
the Republican nominee for county
judge, opened his campaign at
Wooster Monday. He reiterated
his statement that he had been So
licited by Democrats to make the
race and indicated that he expected
to receive some support from that
source.
Mr.. Reynolds charged that Judge
Lea was now building five "politi-
cal BRIDGES" intimating that the
completion of the bridges recently
contracted by the county was not
seriously contemplated at the price
named.
He also strongly opposed Amend
ment No. 10 and devoted consid-
erable part of his speech to this
measure
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
Waiting on References.

The committee appointed by the
prospective stockholders to exam
inc the proposed woolen mill here
made partial report Monday, stat
ing that they had examined the
machinery at Nashville and found
it as represented by the owner, ],
A. McMahan. AS soon as the
committee hears from some refer
ences given by Mr.. McMahan a
final report will be made, and if
this is also favorable a stock COM
panv will be organized and the
woolen mill installed here.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
BRYAN-K CAMPAIGN FUND
Good Start Made by The Log
Cabin Democrat.
Dollar Contributors to be Furnished But
tons-Beneft at Electric Theatre
Friday Night.

Following the example of cities
throughout the country, the peo-
pie of Conway are making contri-
buttons to Bryan Kern popular
campaign fund. With the assis-
tance of A. J. Witt, Jr., The Log
Cabin Democrat has secured vol
untary contributions amounting to
S4I.oo and no canvass has been
made of the city.
Every contributor will be given
a lapel button bearing the picture
of Bryan and the words 81 Gave
My Dollar-Did You?" The funds
collected by this paper will be sent
to the Arkansas Gazette, to be for
warded to Governor c. N. Haskell
of GutHfie, Okla. treasurer of the
national Democratic committee.
Writing to this paper in regard
to the fund, Hon. c. S. Collins
says in part: This is the peoples
fund, the goodwill fund. No
more, no less than SI.oo and it has
it has no relation to apd must not
interfere with more liberal subscrip-
tions which patriots of means may
be prompted to make through the
regular committee. One of the
triumphs of the present situation
is that such papers as the Gazette,
Commercial Appeal and Courier
Journal have come over on our
side. This change of front is sim
cere. They are making straight
and heartfelt fight for Jefersonian-
ism side by side with Bryan. 1t
would be worse than folly for us
on account of old rivalries and
jealousies to reject the splendid
machinery they, at last, offer us to
raise a democratic fund in a demo
cratic way This has been impos-
-sible heretofore because they were
not in sympathy. If the county
papers will take the idea up the
Arkansas dollar will be a revela-
ton and will solve the question as
to the independence of the people
for all time.
List of Contributors.
The following is list of sub
scriptions made to the fund being
raised by The Log Cabin Demo-
crat, all of which has been paid:
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING
Several Transfers of Property Made Here
During the Past Week

The following real estate trans
fers were made during the past
week through the firm OF Durham
& Holman:
A. F. Kuykendall to Charles
Staal, 40 acres three miles west Of
Conway; consideration $500. Mr..
Staal is moving to this place from
Michigan.
c. N. Menty to S. NJ. Apple,
lots 2I, 22, %, 3S, SO and 40, in
block 43, Robinson plan; cOnsid-
Grafton, S525.
E. w. Jenkins to Durham &
Holman, lots on Duncan street
consideration, $500.
Durham & Holman to John
Muth, the Owen place south of
Conway; consideration S165o. Mr..
Muth is moving here from Penn
sylvania and will run a poultry
farm.
The new residence OF Herman
Imboden on College Avenue is
now completed.
Work has begun on a handsome
new residence for H. O. Moore in
the Boulevard addition.
The residence of Mrs. Plant, op-
posite the Normal campus, is near
ing completion.
E. F. Park is making an addi-
ton to his residence on Olive
street
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20

is the first time in the history OF
the nation that a presidential cam.
paign fund has been raised in this
manner, and it was started at the
suggestion of Mr.. Bryan himself.
Probably one million dollars is
necessary to meet the legitimate
expenses of the campai gn. Hun
dreds of speakers must be employ
ed, millions of pieces of literature
distributed. The Republicans will
raise several times this amount by
few days canvass of Wall street.
The Democratic fund will come
from the people. Naturally the
man elected will be under obliga
tions to those who contributed
funds to make his election possible.
Electric Theatre Benefit.
Conway and Faulkner county
people who so desire may give
the Bryan benefit big boost and
at the same time secure an hour
fine entertainment by attending
the moving picture show at the
Electric Theatre tomorrow (Fri-
day. night. Manager w. N.
Owen offers to give practically all
the net proceeds of the evenings
entertainment to this fund, aud in
addition will present some fine
views of Mr.. Bryan on the screen,
and six of his recent speeches on
the most important issues of the
campaign will be given on the big
new phonograph. One extra reel
will be shown, making three in
all, and the admission will be
only ten cents.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
TO BE COMPLETED ON TIME
Contractors will Finish Normal Building
in Spite of DELAYS.

In spite of delay of two weeks
on account of failure to receive
mill work, F. U. Halter of the
firm of Halter Bros. says that the
State Normal building will be COM
pleted within the time required by
their contract or by Sept. I. He
states that if the mill work had
been received when promised the
building would already have been
turned over to the board.
The stairway was received yes
terday and is being put in place.
After the doors are hung only a
few finishing touches will be need
de to make the building complete.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
GALA G. o. P. DAY AT ENOLA
Republicans Plan Big Doings at That Place
Next Tuesday.

lon Tuesday, Aug. 2o, Hon. H.
L. Remmel, Hon. H. H. Myers
and other prominent speakers will
be present and deliver addresses at
the Republican rally at Enola.
This will no doubt be the greatest
gathering of people ever witnessed
in the northern part of Faulkner
county.
The party leaders hint that they
are making an effort to secure the
services of one OF Ohio's favorite
sons who not only has national
reputation, but is known through
out the world as a famous orator.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
Phelps Stock Invoiced.

J. Bruce Cox of Little Rock,
receiver of J. I. Phelps, bankrupt,
came up Monday and made inven-
tory of the grocery stock of Mr..
Phelps. The first meeting of
creditors will be held at Little
Rock August 20.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
Electric Theatre to Move.

w. N. Owen has rented the
building of DR.. Geo. S. Brown on
Front street adjoining Robinette's
and will move the Electric Theatre
to that place about Sept. IS.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
Delinquent Assessment Lists.

County Clerk J. H. Hartje is re-
Cetving the assessments made in
the various townships by the de-
linquent assessors. J. A. King
made the assessment in Cadron
township and has returned over
100 lists.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
Card of Thanks.

Mrs. Mary c. Carter desires to
thank the kind friends who minis
tered to her husband during his
last illness and who comforted her
with their sympathy upon his
death
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
Forte's Store Burned. .

The general merchandise store of
H. w. Forte, former citizen of
Conway, was burned at Fourche
last Friday, entailing heavy loss
partially covered by insurance.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
COURT HOUSE FENCE SOLD

Appearance of Grounds is Improved by
Removal of Fence.
Acting as auctioneer, Judge J.
A. Lea last Saturday sold at public
outcry the plank fence enclosing
the court house grounds. The
purchasers were A. J. Witt, R. c.
Ludwick and c.. w. Bruce and the
total amount paid was $500.
By Monday night the fence was
all removed and the grounds al
ready present far better appear
ance. 1t is Judge Lea's intention
a little later on to grade the grounds
and enclose them in a concrete
coping or iron fence.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
A Plea for an Innocent Girl.

Editor Log Cabin Democrat: In
defense of my daughter, Minnie
Utley, who, it was rumored, was
under bond for disturbing public
worship at Black Fork, 1 wish to
say it is grand mistake and we
think it is doing her great injus-
tice. She has not been to the
place in more than year, and at
the time they claimed she was dis
turbing worship, she was at Con-
way attending the teachers insti-
tute. MRS. F. d. UTLEY.
Greenbrier, Aug. II.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20
WILL Be DECIDED NEXT WEEK
Executive Cor .nittee to Fix the
Union Headquarters.
Meeting will be Held Here as Soon as Bond
of New Secretary Treasurer
Has Been Prepared

Whether the headquarters of
the Arkansas Farmers Union will
be moved from Conway is matter
that will be decided by the execu
tive committee of that organiza-
ton, which will meet here some
time next week. The meeting
will not be held until the official
bond of the newly-elected secre-
tary-treasurer, Prof. M. F. Dickln-
son, is ready for approval, so that
the committee can at thef same
time check out the retiring secre-
tary- treasurer, Ben L. Griffin.
The rules of the order require
that official bonds be made in a
bonding company and for that
reason the bond will not be COM
pleted for several days.
Those in a position to know be-
lieve that the headquarters will
remain in Conway. Mr.. Dickin-
son is in favor of Conway, provid-
ed it cannot be moved to his home
town, Paragould, and it is thought
that the committee would not re-
gard it a good policy to establish
the headquarters in the extreme
northeastern corner of the state,
but will defer to Mr.. Dickinson s
second choice and permit him to
keep the office here.
The New Secretary.
Editorially the Paragould Soil
phone says of Mr.. Dickinson:
The election of Prof. NJ. F. Dick
inson as secretary-treasurer OF the
Farmers State Union of Arkansas
comes as pleasant surprise to
his friends in Greene county. Prof.
Dickinson was recently elected
president of the Greene County
Union and was elected as a dele
gate to the state union at Little
Rock, which met last week and
held an animated session, largely
attended by delegates from ali parts
of the state. Prof. Dickinson has
been an active participant in the
workings of the union locally since
its organization, but he was little
acquainted over the state, had not
thought of being candidate for a
state office when he went to Little
Rock, and no thought of being
elected to one, but in the delibera-
tions Of the body he made an i'm
preston on the delegates. He is
a man of commanding presence,
good talker, we'll posted on union
ism and when he took the floor he
captivated the delegates by his
force and sound reasoning"
Messrs.: Griffin and Dickinson
will leave August 81 to attend the
national union meeting at Fort
Worth, Texas, Sept. I.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20

Was organized little over five years ago, and dur
ing this time it has accumulated NET UNDIVID-
ED PROFITS amounting to SIS, ,ooo oo-this
with its CAPITAL of $50, ooo. 90 makes it, in this
respect the LARGEST of any Bank in Faulkner
County.
We proud of the success of our Bank, and
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 our policy of conhnug most
of loans to home people, it has not the
statewide reputation that some older banks claim
to have. We are not, however, solicitous for such
reputation, but VERY ANXIOUS to be
known by every man, woman and child IN Faulk-
ner County, and have them customers.
AS public institution feel great interest
in the development of our town and county-well-
knowing that continued success depends large
ly upon the prosperity of all the people through
out our county.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-20

The following is a list of sub
scriptions made to the fund being
raised by The Log Cabin Demo-
Graf. all of which has been paid:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
PLANS TO WIPE OUT
10000 GRoGsHoPs,
Bill in Parliament Looks Toward Re-
sumption of Government
Monopoly.

London, Feb rs. Chancellor Of the
Exchequer Asquith introduced the licens-
ing bin in the House Of Commons yes
terday. This is the principal govern
nleiit measure for the present session
aud owing to the vast money and
labor interest involved, it is attracting
great interest
The chancellor declared that in the
opinion OF the government all effective
reform in this field must aim at the
attainment of two principal points,
namely, progressive reduction Of the
executive facilities now allowed for the
retail sale Of Intoxicating liquors and
the gradual complete recovery BY the
state, with due regard for existing in
terests, Of its dominion over and its prop
erty in a monopoly which il had inn
providently allowed to slip from is con-
troll.
As explained by the chancellor, the
bill provides for the compulsory redue-
ton within a specified period and on a
uniform scale OF the number Of regular
saloons licensed throughout the country.
The number Of saloons to be licensed
Is based mainly upon the density Of the
population. III cities 1t Is proposed to
allow one saloon for every 400 persons
This regulation II il estimated will
wipe out some 10000 licenses, about one.
third Of the present total.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
DEATH OF S. S. GAINES.
Had Been Proprietor of Stevens House
at vcrgennes For "a Years.

Nergennes, Feb. ass s. Gaines, one
Of the best known hotel men in Yer.
mont, and proprietor Of the Stevens
house for thirty, four years, died at 2
o'clock yesterday morning of kidney
trouble. The funeral Will BE- held Sat
urday, at the Episcopal church, ut an
hour to be determined later
Dir. Gaines had been in poor health
foI several months and had been con
fiend to his bed for only twenty four
hours. He was born in Panfon. August
-. 1s43. and was united in marriage
with Miss Josephine Tousley January
20, 1867. After conducting farm in
panton for five years, Mr. Gaines renov-
ca To this city and engaged IN the hay
business. In 1878, with Noah Bristol,
ne established feed store. later buying
out his partners interest In 1874 he
bought the stevens house, which, under
his management, has been made one Of
the best Of the smaller hotels in the
state.
Mr.. Gaines IS survived BY his wife,
hut leaves no children. He was mem
Der Of the Masonic fraternity. The
only public Office he held was that of
road commissioner for two years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
WHY HE DOES IT.

1T isn't often that I have faith
enough in the medicine put up IS otner
people to be willing TO offer Go refund
the money if it does not cure said
druggist D. I. Davis t. one Of his many
customers. but / am glad to sell Dr.
Towards specific for the cure Of consti
patton and dyspepsia on that plan.
"rhe Howard Co, in order TO get a
quick introductory sale, authorizes me
70 sell the regular fifty cent bottle Of
their specific for half.price. 25 cents.
and, although ] have sold a lot Of Il, and
guaranteed every package, not one has
been brought back Is unsatisfactory.
There are sixty doses IN vial that
can be carried in t0e vest pocket or
pure, and every one has more medicinal
power than a big pin q tablet or a
lumber OF mineral water.
n am still selling the specific al half
price. although I cannot tell bow long l
shall be able to 10 50. Any person who
Is subject 70 constipation sick headache,
dizziness. liver trouble. Indigestion, ar
general played out condition, ought
to take advantage Of this opportunity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
CUT AT cLAREMoNT.
Wages Of Paper Company Employees to
Be Reduced.

Claremont, Feb. ri. The Claremons
Paper company has given some II its
men notice Of an intended reduction III
wages, to begin March j The cut win
practically affect the entire force. The
vice president Of the local Brotherhood
Of Papermakers, union No. 142, said:
I'VE are to hold a meeting Sunday to
discuss the situation The paper com
pany gave Us an eieht.hour schedule last
summer unsolicited and we feel grateful
for the same.
George a. Tenney. treasurer Of the
Monadnock cotton mills. denies the ru.
NOR that a M per cent cut down has
taken place at the mills. but savs that
d more equal adjustment 81 prices 81
quilts has been made The girls who
we're reduced were affected but fen
cents, while as many more we're raised.
The new scale Is desired to equalize the
earning capacity Of he operatives, and
only the quilting department Is affect
ed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY M IrALY.
instruction Only to Pupils Whose Par
ents Wish It.

Rome. Feb. 2s.- discussion In the
Chamber Of Deputies Of religious teach
ings in the schools Is approaching an end
Signor Rava, minister of education, YES
terday delivered speech on the subject
in which ne declared that the govern
n.ent aims to respect the liberty Of
conscience, which is the chief character
istic Of the separation of church and
state. The government considers It its
duty, he said, to respect the faith Of
All and not to impose upon any state, as
neither a religious nor an anti-religious,
an agnostic nor an atheist state Is I'M
competent in the matter of religion.
Signor Raya went on to say taat tns
demand Of the opposition to secuarize
schools already had been fulfilled, as
there was regulation establishing thar
religious teaching be impaired only to
children whose parents have expressed
a desire for such teaching.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-28
SHOULD BE HERO.
NOT A CRIMINAL"
Captain van Setback Hopes That the
President win Pardon Him
From Prison

New York, Feb. 2S. William n Van
Schaick, the aged captain Of the steam
boat General Slocum, which was burned
in the East river in Jnue, 1904, received
linal commitment to Sing Sing yester.
day He said:
Il did all could when got the warn
ing that the vessel was on fire. u
had done otherwise, there would not
have been soul to tell the terrible
tale Of the destruction Of the boat
There was but one thing for me 70
do, and that was TO beach the burning
boat al North Brother island, which |
did. In doing 80, | risked my life,
and to-day, instead OF being a criminal,
should be considered a hero.
Il hope for pardon and if do not
get one | am not in America. | am
sorry that the penitentiary doors are
about to open for me, 50 old as ! am,
but / willingly bow 70 the majesty OF
the law. ] am satisfied that ! am but
a victim OF circumstances"
Capt. Luther y. Dow Of the Pilot,
Masters and Mates association, left yes
terday for Washington with petition
to the president to pardon Capt, Van
Schaick.