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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
S28,OOO BONFIRE ON FOURTH
Cancelled Warrants Burned by
 Commissioners.
Report of Board Gives Especial Praise to Retiring County Clerk for
 Excellent Work.

Celebrating the conclusion of the labors by making bonfire of S2S,- 82o.77 in cancelled warrants, the board of commissioners of accounts of Faulkner county filed their re- port and adjourned on the morning of July 4.
 The erstwhile valuable slips of paper which were consigned to the flames consisted of SIS, 5,254.55 in county scrip and SIS, 56o.22 in school warrants, all of which had been previously checked with the books of the county treasurer and county clerk and cancelled.
 The report of the commissioners shows balance in the hands of the treasurer of S8,762 SS in cur rency and Se4I.68 in county scrip.
 Highly prasing the records and accounts of all the county of fcers, the commissioners paid es- pecial praise to the retiring county clerk, J. H. Hartje. The coun- ty clerk having the task to keep all accounts witht he various coun- ty officers of the county" says their report, "such being his du ties, we were constantly at work in the discharge of our duties, in his office and among his records, allow us to state that, as he is a retiring officer, he has left his re- cords so neatly and accurately kept that the county may we'll be proud of them and that he and his children may point back to them with pride.'
 The board was composed of John Ingram, Frank Raney and F. M. Morgan.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
Lee-Caplinger.

At the home of the brides par ents, Dr. and Mrs. C. ]. Hamilton, Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, {, William Leroy Lee of Dardanelle was married to Miss Amelia Bar ton Caplinger, Rev. J. B. Steven son pronouncing the ceremony. MT. and Mrs Lee departed on the morning train for their home in Dardanelle, where MT. Lee Is en- gagged in business.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
COURT MEETS NEXT MONDAY
Short Session of Circuit Court is
 Expected.
Will Quinn, Former Employe of Halter Bros, Files Suit for $5ooo for
 Personal Injuries.

The July term of the Faulkner circuit court will convene in this city next Monday. Judge Eugene Lankford will preside. It is not expected that the session will be a lengthy one, as the docket is com paratively light, and it is thought that continuances will be asked tor in several of tie cases set tor trial. The docket as prepared by Circuit Clerk A. M. Ledbetter, was pub lished in this paper June 25, and consisted of 2S criminal and 36 civil cases. Since that time three additional civil suits and the trans cripts of five cases appealed from the mayors court of this city have been filed.
 The murder cases of A. B. Hall and A. B. Winter will probably come to trial at this term and will attract much attention.
 Suits for Personal Damages.
 Will Quinn has brought suit in the circuit court of this county against F. U. and A. A. Halter for SIPS damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained while in the employ of the defend ants. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff was engaged in haul ing bricks for the defendants to be used in the state normal building, and while stacking the bricks, the pile against which he was stackiug fell upon him, breaking five ribs and otherwise seriously injuring him. It is alleged that the accl- dent was the result of negligent and careless stacking of the bricks by the defendants. The plaintiff asks for S3ooo damages for bodily pain and mental anguish suffered, S2ooo for permanent injuries to his earning capacity and SI25 for loss of time occasioned by his injuries.
 F. B. Murphy, as administrator of the estate of John H. Downey, has filed suit S5ooo damages against the St. l.. 1. M. & s. rail- way company for the death of Downey, who was a switchman in the railroad yards at Argenta. The complaint alleges that Dow ney's death was caused by being struck by a trestle while perform ing his duties as switchman.
 c. J. Arnold has filed suit in the circuit court against Jerry Da- wis for an alleged debt of $IS6 50.
 Suits in Chancery
 In the Faulkner chancery court Jesse Pendergraft filed suit for di- vorce from his wife, Daisy Fender graft, to whom he was married in the Indian Territory in 1906. He alleges desertion since January 4, 1907.
 Martin & Harton have brought suit in chancery court to recover $343.13 and interest from Isaac M. Campbell and ask for the foreclos- ure of mortgage on certain lands given as security.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
Reception.

The members of the Baptist church and their friends are cor dially invited to meet their pastor, Rev. ]. J. Hurt and his bride at the home of MT. and Mrs. Hay don Friday evening from eight to eleven o'clock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
pINDALL DISApPOIkTS CROWD
But Catholic Picnic is a Success,
 Nevertheless.
Two Thousand attend Fourth of July Gel ebratiOn Here-BeryPs Big
 Patriotic Rally

Although Governor X. o. Pin dall after accepting an invitation to sepak here on the fourth, changed his mind and went to Memphis to witness the Little Rock Memphis ball games, the Cath olic picnic here last Saturday was a decided sue cess. Two thousand people were present and if there were any who were disappointed by the govern OTIS absence they were apparently satisfied with the oratorical efforts of Col. c. w. Bruce, Judge P. H. Prince and Hon. Isaac M. Camp bell, who on short notice, made brief but eloquent addresses. One of the other orators, Hon. T. Havis Nixon of Pine Bluff was detained at home by illness. The speech of Rev. Father Keith, the young priest of Little Rock, how ever, was a gem of oratory. His subject was The Catholic Citizen and His works of Charity.''
 All of the stands and games were we'll patronized and the com- mittee is more than pleased with the financial results of the picnic.
 The winners of the events of the day were as follows: Slow mule race, John Walters mule and Morris Zermatten, rider; climing greased pole, John Phillips; wheelbarrow race, Jules Favre.
 Gala Day at Beryl.
 Beryl, July 6.-Special Cores pondence. The celebration of the fourth of July at this place was a pronounced success, the weather being clear and pleasant and everything in readiness for the oc- casion. At an early hour the peo- pie began to gather and by ten o'clock at least 1000 were on the ground.
 After music by the Greenbrier band under the leadership of MT. Bailey, there followed the open ing song, "Nearer, my God, to Thee" led by Allen White and prayer by Rev. w. F. Blevins. Jesse Wilkerson in a few we'll chosen words then extended welcome to all.
 Hon. M. E. Dunaway was then introduced and delivered very able address on the traditions of the fathers and the hope of our Democracy. Next came Hon. Chas. c. Reid, who made the most masterly effort ever listened to in this section of the country, his sub ject being patriotism. He held the large audience spellbound un- til after the noon hour.
 At the close of the address a sumptuous dinner was spread and all ate to their full satisfaction, the fragments left being sufficient to feed as many more.
 At 80 o'clock the crowd was called together by the bands ex- cellent music and Prof. s. S. Waters was introduced, who said some strong things about the com- mon school work, his remarks be- ing we'll received. Last, but in no sense least came the address of President Stonewall Anderson, who made strong plea for educa ton.
 As a whole the exercises were a great uplift to the community.
 The best of order prevailed throughout the day and the celebra- ton will long be remembered by evervOne who attended.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
Sheriff Settles With State.

Sheriff w. M. Brady and his deputy J. s. Johnson went to Lit tie Rock Monday and made his settlement with the state as tax col lector.
 MT. Brady has the distinction of being the first sheriff ia the state to receive his quietus from the state auditor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
Apple Awarded Contract

s. M. Apple has been awarded the contract for a SIo, 900 school building at Searcy. The building will contain four rooms on the first floor and an auditorium on the second.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
REUNION OF OLD SOLDIERS
The Blue and the Gray of Four Counties to
 Camp Together at Damascus.

w. M. Allison, as chairman, and M. B. Linn, as secretary, nave issued an announcement of a re- union of old soldiers, both federal and confederate, to be held at Da- mascus August B and I4. Every body is invited to attend and is urged to bring supplies for camp ing and two days festivities.
 The committee on arrangements will meet at Damascus July IS, when the program will be formu- lated and other arrangements com- pleted, after which more detailed notice will be given.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
Grunder Bennett Dead.

Grunder Bennett died at his home in this city Friday at 6 o'clock of consumption, after long illness, at the age of 35 years. He was a son of Green Bennett, who died here several years ago, and is survived by his wife and three children. The funeral was had at Oak Grove cemetery Saturday afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
pr. G0dbey to Preach.

Dr. J. E. Godbey will fill the pulpit at the Methodist church next Sunday at the morning and evening services, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. ]. B. Stevenson.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-09
Infant Girl Died Sunday.

Maud, the Io-months- old daugh- ter of James Dunn and wife, four miles north of Conway, died Sun day of dysentery. The body was buried Monday at Macedonia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
MINISTER A rRrFLE MIXED UP.
Consequently There Was an Awkward
Perhaps In Funeral Grafton.

II was at the funeral of a man who
had left his young and attractive help
meet a widow for the third time. At
the time of his death their clergyman
was away on a European trip. and in
this emergency the Rev. DR.. Blank
was called upon.
A neighbor instructed him hastily
as to the admirable qualities of the
deceased, his benevolence, piety and
kind disposition, and gave him vari-
Gus points as to his family relations.
During the funeral discourse no out
slider would have suspected that the
Clergyman had not been a lifelong
friend of the dead man. When, how
ever, he came to mention the widow
In his prayer, it was evident that his
data in regard to her had become a
trife confused. He said:
And now we commend to thy care
this widowed handmade, who has been
bereaved again and again and again.
Then hesitating an instant, he added:
"And perhaps again"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
First Had Itching Rash-Threatened
Later With Blood-Poison in Leg
Relied on Cuticura Remedies.

about twelve or fifteen years ago
l had a b~reaking-out, and it itched,
and stung so badly that l could not
have any peace because of it. Three
doctors did not help me. Then l used
some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint-
ment, and Cuticura Resolvent and
began to get better right away. They
cured me and | have not been bothered
with the itching since, to amount to
anything. About two years ago l
had la grippe and pneumonia which
left me with a pain in my side. Treat
ment ran it into my leg, which then
swelled and began to break out. The
doctor was afraid it would turn to
blood-poison. l used his medicine
but it did no good, then l used the
Cuticura Remedies three times and
cured the breaking-out on my leg. ]. f.
Hennen, Milan, Mo-, May Is, 1907"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
NAME WAS A COMPROMISE.
Explanation of Remarkable cogno-
men Of Nevada Town.

A Nevada nan having extensive
mining claims in the goldfield region
tells of a lucky strike that was made
last year lear Carson City, a strike
that proved to be of such promise that
a goodly sized camp Immediately
sprang up around it.
The two principal mine owners
were, respectively, an lrishman and
a Jew, and as a compliment to these
leading citizens the camp decided to
leave to them the bestowal of a suit
able name upon the new community.
There followed many conferences
b~etween'the two, none of which result
ed in an agreement. The Irishman
stood out for a name that would sug-
gest his native isle, while the Jew was
just as insistent, on his part, for a
name that should be suggestive of the
chosen people. This deadlock con-
tinued so long that the rest of the
camp grew restless, and finally insist
ed that there should be a compromise.
So the new camp was called "Tipperu-
salem. "-Lippincott's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
Austrana's Wild Oysters.

Oysters are sometimes regarded as
dangerous but they are not usually
considered savage. A Queensland
Judge, however, has decided that they
are wild beasts. Before a royal com
mission on the pearling industry,
which has been sitting at Brisbane, q
witness stated that eight years ago he
had laid 1000 900 shells in the neigh
borhood of Friday island. The Jap
anese stole the shells, and the district
court Judge held that as pearl shell
oysters were wild animals there was
no penalty for stealing them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Little Woman in Blue.

Sally b. ready skill soon had the an
kle rubbed to comparative ase She
prescribed bed; but Miss Hamilton de-
clared for the banquet even if she
must be carried there, and gladly ac-
cepted Stella's offer of help with the
dressing.
Miss Hamilton's lingerie was hardly
less costly and dainty than my lady's
of to-day. White silk hose and satin
slippers; multiplied skirts more lace
than cambria; the combination of lace
and blue silk tissue that was the filmy
little gown-with careful hands Stella
unpacked and laid them, a snowy
heap, on the bed.
The toilet went slowly. Stella had
been taught a decent respect for the
human body; and her innate love of
beauty and order had blossomed into
an honest personal neatness. But
such complicated h~air-dressing, such
~caressing of eyebrow and lash; such
critical attention to hands and nails;
the bathing, hot and cold; the rub
bling and patting of cheek and arm, be-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08

She noticed proudly that he wore his
clothes with an accustomed ease, saw
also that he was the only man In the
room who could fifty escort the dainty
woman who floated by his side, a sum-
mer cloud in her filmy white draper
les.
Miss Hamilton seated herself de-
murely and exchanged s%alutations with
the gentleman at her right. Alfred
seized that moment for a word with
Stella.
"Why didn't you wait for us? |
haven't your permission to mention
u engagement, but l wish Miss Anna
bel to suspect it. Yet you make it i'm
possible, Stella"
She thought of herself entering be-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08

fore lotion, powder, and a wee touch of
rouge went on; the examinations at
each stage with hand glass and mir
ror, Stella holding one of the lamps
which she continually adjusted to new
angles of refiection-this was an amaz-
ing revelation to her of Eve-old fem
mine alteration at the altar of self
adornment.
A rap at the door and the hearty
voice of Mr.. Croker called from with
out: "How's the ankle, Amabel? How
soon will you be ready?"
Better, thank you, Uncle Charley.
You may come for me in five min
utes. | can do by myself now" she
contiued to Stella as her uncle walked
down the hall. TITS splendidly kind of
you to help me, and so beautifully. If
you aver need work ! can get you a
position as lady's maid. I'll give you a
fetching character"
Stella WINGED, yet chided herself
for it. She knew Miss Hamilton was
only Gin fun" Still, how could this
d~elicately reared city girl believe such
a big, awkward creature as herself
capable Of filing any but a mental po-
sition? The real unkindness for which
Miss Hamilton failed to apologize, the
scant minutes she had left Stella for
her W toilet, went unnoticed; for
Stella was too generous a giver to
count the cost of her givings.
In her own room she smiled to her
self while she quickly made ready,
coiling as usual her thick waving hair,
but adding her golden combs;" slip.
ping hurriedly into her simple white
gown and its simpler Accomplishments.
A cluster of tiger lilies, an offering
from fiower-loving Vic Wah, caught
her eye. She pinned them on her
breast, and fastened downstairs, meet.
ing Sally B. and Viola in the hall.
"Oh, here you be! What made you
SO late? | was jest comm fur you. |
see they've reserved a seat on both
sides o. AL vincent's. Ones fur you,
J reckon. I'm sittin' third from Char
ley Crocker--big bugs Is next to him
-an'-cut my shoostrings! You look
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip Of the
overland Maii' through the ROCKY
mountains. ''Uncle Billy" Dodge, stage
driver. Alfred Vincent a young ,ge man T hev
come across the remains of a massacre.
Later at Anthony's station they nnd tne
redskins have carried their destrucuve
work there also. Stella Anthony, daugh-
ter of Anthony, keeper of station, is in
troduced. Anthony has been kllleo.
Vincent is assigned his work in unearth-
Ing plans of enemies of railroad pelng
built. Vincent visits town where railroad
men are working on the road and receives
token Of esteem from Stella. TIT OLD
stage driver decides to work close 10
town in order that he nay be able 10
keep fatherly watch over the young
woman. Shs is engaged as a tutor for
Viola Bernsrd, daughter of hotel land
lady. Vincent visits society circles OF en-,
emies of tie Central Pacific railroad ana
learns their secrets. He returns to Stella,
each showing signs of love for the other:
Phineas Cadwallader, pushing, a railroad
opposing Central Pacific, reaches mining
town She writes to Alfred Vincent his
boast. Plying his attentions Cadwaiiader
insults her and she is rescued by Gideon,
her fathers servant. In turn he proposes
marriage, is rejected, leaves her declaring
be will return the sort of a man she Will
love. Vincent shows up" San Francisco
and washoe road and Is praised by gov
ernor and heads of Central Pacific. Be
ing known as agent of c. r. he decides
to retire to position OF a brakeman IOr a
short time. Stella hears from her lover,
Gideon, and of his phenomenal success.
Finds letter of importance involving plans
of opposition road. "Uncle Billy returns
in terrible suffering from long mountain
trip. Plot to destroy company's ship
Flora is unearthed and discriminating evil
dence against Cadwallader on charge OF
wire tapping is also found, the letters
found by Stella being deciphered by
Brakeman Alfred Vincent, who arrives
on scene. Impending disaster to Central
Pacific is averted by protecting the
Flora and sending the ship laden with
iron for railroad camp. Phineas Cad
wallader faces prison on charge of wire
tapping and has interview with Gov.
Stanford, sponsor for Central Pacific.
Phineas signs statement, promising that
he will enter the governors cause and
the latter tells him of a perfect chain
Of evidence connecting him with plot to
blow up Flora" Support of San Fran
cisco and Washoe railroad is under
mined by, sale of a link to Central Pacific.
Stella and Alfred show love for each
other despite hostility Of Gideon. Ball
and dramatic performance proves big
social occasion In railroad town. Alfred
and Stella pledge their trOth n former
is compelled to leave on company bust
ness. Mrs. Bernard leaves for scene of
husbands recent Strike" leaving Stella
in charge. Again the girl repulses
Gideon's advances. In showing Miss
Hamilton, a niece of a railroad official,
about the camp, Alfred somewhat neg
lects Stella, who shows pain at treat
ment,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08

sSlendiferous!" she exclaimed as they
came under the lamp.
Don't she, MAJ" ,echoed Viola.
heartily.
Say, honey, them tiger lilies suits
YOU; an I'd never "a thought it. They
got colors in EN- like yo' hair an
ewes. shores yo're born. Then they're
kinder secret an powerful lookin', like
they could do things to all the other
flowers"
what an odd ideal" Stella said won
deringly.
zig 1t? Well nobody won't git their
secrets a-studyin' of their looks; no
more will they your'n, Stella. Your
face gifts secreter an eleganter every
day" Sally B. never paused for a
word. 1t might not be the right one,
but her meaning carried, as the
message of the master in spite of poor
instrument and laundering fingers.
The band was playing as they en-
tered.
Stella's quick eye noted with sudden
aversion the three reserved chairs,
and the absence of Alfred and Miss
Hamilton. Let me sit OF this side
with you and Viola, won't you, Miss
Sally?" she asked softly.
But there's no seat on this side,
chicken" Sally BIS whisper was far
audible.
A gentleman rose at once and OF
fered his arm, which Stella accepted
to save further confusion. She was
rosy with embarrassment, though nc
other hint of it showed in her stately
walk around the long table. And
Sally B. watched delightedly the fol
lowing of admiring eyes.
Stella was hardly seated when Mis-
Hamilton entered, leaning on Alfred
arm in the dependent style of thu
time.
Miss Hamilton had timed her com
ing to that awkward instant common
to ~banquets, when all await some in
comprehensive delay, and when an,
diversion is welcome. The two walke'
slowly down the long room, Miss Ham
ilton's step and movements so pei
fectly artful that they seemed artles
young women were so trained Their
A hum of admiration went round
t Stella had not before seen Alfred i
evening dress. The night he wor
Romeo's velvet and laces he wa
more splendid; but this conventions
dress, finely displaying his slim figure
= belonged to a world she knew no
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
For a Time, at Least, Boy Would Not
Smoke "Twist."

#-..."H
Mr.. ]. NJ. Barrie, the popular nov
elist and playwright, has glorified to-
bacco more than once, but on a GER
tain occasion he tried to induce q
smoker to desist. 1t happened thus:
Mr.. Barrie returned to his rooms
one day and discovered his page boy
putting hard at a dirty clay pipe,
MY boy" said the novelist, 1T is
very bad for YOU to smoke that coarse
black twist. You will make yourself
old before your time"
And SO he went on till he had deliv-
cred a long and what he believed to
be q telling lecture. A day or two
later the youth left without giving no.
tice, and shortly afterward Mr.. Bar
RE brought some friends to his Nat.
Promising them q special treat, no
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
Gave |. to Them Straight.

At a heavy transfer point on Sixth
avenue, says a letter to the New York
Times, few seats being vacant on a
Twenty-third street car, a youth dart
ed under the arm of a stout woman
and pumped himself down in the seat
she was about to occupy. Glaring,
she hurled at him: IF l wasn't a per-
feet lady I'd swat you one on the
mouth" Another young man arose,
raised his hat, and begged her to sit
down. When seated she beamed upon
aim and said: "Sir, you're a gentle
man; them. others is hogs"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08

went to a cabinet where he kept 9
store of very choice cigars. You car
imagine his chagrin when he discoy
cred that the cigars had vanished, anc
In their place was the page boys clay
pipe and the following note:
Dear Sir: ! agree with you thai
1t is bad for a boy to smoke twist.
will not smoke any more twist till
have finished your cigars"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-08
Was Used TO II.

On a very hot Sunday morning
James was required to accompany his
father to church.
That was contrary to his inclina-
ton.
Father" said he, why need peo-
pie go to church when it is so hot?"
my son." his father replied, Satan
lie around as much in hot weather as
at any time"
oh" said the boy, "but Satan does
not mind hot weather."