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The border vidette., 1908-03-21

Our new stock of Re- cords comprise 2 over 4.0OO, 10 and Is inch and a complete as- sortment of Red Seal.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
LARGE CROWDS ENJOY
SKATING.

Since the lake froze over last week
large crowds OF people have been enjoy
ing ti,e excellent skating that has pre-
vailed, which has been the fneet for q
number OF years.
On Sunday especially almost every
body that could ekate seemed to be on
hand to enjoy the sport. and merry
time was had. During the day it 10 esti-
mated that in the neighbo'hood OF 700
people were on the ice. in the afternoon
about 800 or 400 being present at one
time.
The ice WAS free OF snow and as smooth
as glass, and everybody went in to make
the most of it, and a jollier crowd would
have been hard 10 find. The opinion
WAS expressed many times that some.
thing should be done towards keeping q
patch Of the ice clear of snow, so that
the healthful pastime might be enjoyed
Is long as the ice lasts.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
Lap YEAR DANCE.

The dance gives last Tuesday night bv
Friendship camp, No 1878. Royal Neigh
bors OF America, was one Of the most
successful Of the season. 1t was a leap
year dance through and through, the
men being allowed to choose partners
but twice during the evening, and the
novelty Of the arrangement proved very
satisfactory to the dancers, especially to
the ladies' who were thus allowed the
privilege Of seeking their own partners.
The recer tion committee consisted Of
Mrs. Clarence Davis, Mrs. Campbell,
Mrs. Harry Lands, Mrs. F. NJ. Collins
and Mrs. VIM. Ferguson, while the floor
was in charge Of Mrs. Percy Dodds and
Mrs. Harry Landis.
The program consisted of "a numbers,
and the music was furnished by Kelley's
six.piece orchestra.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
TO INSTALL TELEPHONES
Town Council Holds Special Meeting
to Confer With Buyer Of
Franchise.

The town council held special meet
ing Monday night, the officials present
being Mayor Long, Clerk Maiden and
Aldermen McCabe, Robinson, Little
and Baker.
The meeting was called chiefly for the
purpose Of conferring with Carl Green
regarding the installation Of telephone
system, Mr.. Green having made a deal
for the purchase OF the Grinneil- Edwards
franchise.
The members Of the council expressed
themselves a. favorable to Mr.. Green's
project, provided certain amendments
we're made in the franchise, which Mr..
Grsen agreed to, and these amendments
will he voted upon at . special election
to be held at the same time as the regu.
lar town election in April.
Tho amendments desired are. first
changing the length of time Of the fran
chise from 80 to Is years. and, second
providing strike. clause, allowing the
city to step in and operate the systen
in case it should be shut down at an,
time by q strike.
Mr.. Green expressed his desire to .get
10 work on the system at once, and esti
mates that with favorable weather il
can be installed within about 80 days.
Mr.. Green has made canvass Of tht
town and estimates that about 60 or K
people will install telephones to begir
with, and, Of course, expects an increase
Of business later On to follow the natura
growth Of the town.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
OLNEY
oSeee,S0ooeee

Fred Shattuck, the old reliable trap
per, was in town yesterday.
Peter DeGroot went to Whitefish We'd
nesday on business
VIM. Hackshaw, who has lived here
the last 80 years, is down in the lower
valley this week.
Crystal Fisher. our efficient teacher
paid her parents visit in Kalispell Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. Hellenga returned to Eureka te
take charge of the planning mill, which
has resumed operations there.
Percy, Clar.ey and John Carlin will
leave soon for the east.
MIR. VIM. Hackshaw has gone to Lup
fer for few days.
J. McGreevy. assistant road master
WAS in Clney ON business Saturday.
With saw and p laning mill in sight
the school prospecting; and a prospective
mine that shows good surface indicat ion'
Olney will vet be heard from in the nea
future.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
LEVEL Is RUN ON RIVER.

The committee III charge Of the
"bring the lake to town" proposition
has had a level run FROM the lake to the
site Of the proposed new dam in White
fish river, which shows a fall of about
% inches between the lake and tlamsite
The river at present is A inches deep
in the deepest place and "a feet wide
In order to raise the water to a sufficient
height at the lake outlet to allow of the
free passage Of hoats, it will require q
dam in the river about Ave feet higi,
above the water.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31

When the vast amount Of work done
by the various committees is taken into
consideration, the statement is q credit
able one, for there are many small ex.
pense accounts which could have been
properly charged against the lake fund,
but which do not appear in the report,
for the reason that they were paid by
those who were doing the work.
Some of those most Interested in the
project have put in many days of their
time and naturally went to considerable
other expense in the futherance Of the
plan, for which they have Received no
remuneration whatever.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
D0RMIT0RY COMPLETED.

The dormitory building which has
been erected here by the railroad CON-
pany was completed this week. and is
now ready tor occupancy. 1t 10 we'll
built structure, with steam heat, baths,
hot and cold water and all the usual i'm
proysmsnts in modern building.
II is understood that the Shaffsr News
Co. OF st. Paul is 10 have charge Of the
place, and will probably soon open the
building to the public.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
FIREMEN CALLED OUT BY
FAKE ALARM

An alarm OF fire was turned in about
8 o'clock last Fridav night, at the in-
stigation OF Fire Chief Joe Maughan.
who wanted to test the promptness OF
the department.
Night Marshall Brooks sounded the
alarm. and in less than one minute after
the signal was given hose cart turned
the corner Of Second street and Central
avenue, closely followed by the hook
and ladder brigade. 1t was not put ur
job, either, on the part Of the members
Of the department, except the chief
and none Of the boys suspected that the
alarm Was not genuine.
The marshal had hardly stopped shoot
ing before firemcn could be seen running
for the hall from al directions. ant
there was not ditch in the work any
whore, with the exception that q few o
the members who live some distanc'
from the hall did not hear tho alarm
and which showed that bell or whistl'
that can be heard alt over town i
needed.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31

Typewriter supplies at The Pilot Office.
Ribbons, oarbons and paper Of various
kinds.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31

NJ. E. f. Chamberlain, OF Clinton,
Main, says of Bucklen's Arnica Sslve.
"It does the business; have used it for
piles sad it cured them. Used it for
chapped hands and it cured them. Ap.
oiled it to an old sore and it healed ii
without leaving = scar behind" Csc. Ut
Percy F. Dodds' drug store.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
RAILROAD WORK.

Among the improvements which will
be made this year upon the Great North
ern in this county is said to be large
amount Of ballasting, which will be done
from Rexford west.
Considerable new steel will also be
laid to replace any which may be found
to be worn.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
NE. CHURCH SERVICES.

The services of the NJ. Il. church are
held % follows: Sunday morning SER
vices commence at II o'clock. Theme
Back to Christ" Evening service at
8 o'clock. Theme: "Returning Home"
This service will be preceded by = cong
service commenting . 7:46. Epworth
League devotional service at s AS. Sun
day school IN the ,s,orning at 10 O'Clock.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening At
7 80 O'Clock. Y
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.>
W. B. YOUNG, Pastor.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
SOCIAL AND CIVIC CLUB
MEETS

The annual business meeting Of the
Social and Civic club was held at the
club rooms Monday night, for the eles-
ton OF officers and the transaction OF
other business. 1t Was decided to reduce
the membership fee from $40 to Is.
The attention OF tho meeting was then
called to the fact that rumor had been
circulated about the community 10 the
effect that the Social and Civic club was
to be consolidated with q boat club
which is being organised, and the follow
ing resolution was presented:
"Be il Resolved, That it is to the best
interests OF the Social and Civic club, on
full consideration and discussion of the
matter, that it continue its work and ex-
istence along the lines whore it is has
heretofore worked, and the matter of
possibly associatine itself with or CO.
operating with boat club organization
ia deemed unwiss and inexpedient. Be
it further
Resolved, That 40 an exponent Of en-
terprise and aegressiveness in the town,
We heartily approve Of any organization
such as the contemplated boat club, and
feel sure that it wifi meet and fill pro
per purpose 40 an organisation apart
from our own"
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected 90 follows:
4 President-Silas Shut.
Il Vice President-E. A. Southwick
Secretary-treasurer-C.J J. DesJardins
Another meeting Of the club il called
for tonight.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-01-31
REPORT OF LAKE FUND
Statement h Made Showing How
Much Money Has Been Collected
and How Spent.

At the last meeting OF the citizens in
terested in the project to "bring the lake
to town" it was ordered that state
ment be prepared ehowing the amount
OF money collected by the committee,
and how the same had been spent, and
showing the balance on hand at the
present time.
The report is herewith presented. as
rfollowe:
Purchase price OF old dam. ..$I176.0O
Recording deeds ............... $50
Abstract of title Of old dam. go. 1900
Livery hire 80. 1000
Expense Of work Of removing
old dam les. .O6
Powder, fuse, etc.. ............. 28.O6
Railroad fare, telephone mes
cages, etc. 1900
Attorney fees. es............... $500
Total expense to date ....... .$1439. 60
Total amount collected on sub.
scriptiOn.. .................. l65O.OO
Cash on hand. d................$ 2lO.40
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Continued on Page I. WOULD GUARANTEE WATER
Texarkana Man Offers to Drill
 ArteSian We'll
And Guarantee Flow of Water Sufficient for the Operation of Waterworks
 in This City.

One of the chief difficulties in the way of installing waterworks in this city-in fact, the only req son why waterworks have not been long since installed-is the absence of sufficient supply of water. To pipe water from the Arkansas riv- CT, seven miles away, would be a prohibitory expense until the town grows larger, while as yet no one has evidenced enough faith in the underground water sources to drill a we'll and ascertain if a sufficient supply can be obtained.
 l.. B. Clifford of Texarkana, how ever makes the Board of Trade a proposition to guarantee artesian water in any quantity desired from 50, 900 to 15O, GOO gallons per day, if given the contract to drill the we'll. He proposes to bear all the expense of drilling the we'll, and to charge nothing for his work If he fails to secure water in the quantity contracted tor. He asks, however, that the steel casing and necessary lumber be furnished him.
 MT. Clifford has done much work of this class and is known by some of our citizens as a man who fully carries out his contracts. He owns some immense we'll drilling machinery and is fully prepared for the work. He has written Secre- tary Owen of the Boarc of Trade that he will be in Conway the lat ter part of this week to talk over the matter with the Board and see if deal cannot be perfected.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Continued on Page 4) REMOVE AWNINGS AND POLES Council May Order Them Taken
 off Main Streets. Electric Light Boards Report Referred to Special Committee-Other Pro-
 ceedings ot Council.

By unanimous vote the city council Tuesday night instructed the city attorney to draft all or dinance providing for the removal of all wooden awings and telephone and electric light poles from the main business streets of the city. and to submit same to the council at its next meeting. It was ap- parently the idea of the council that nothing except iron bracket or folding cloth awnings should be permitted on these streets.
 The report of the electric light plant board was read before the council. After a considerable dis cussion, a motion prevailed to ap-. point special committee to ex- anime the books and audit the re- port. The mayor appointed on this committee Alderman Wal thall, Newborn and Recorder White.
 The petition of Andy Hess to erect frame building on block IS and of Martin x Harton to erect a shed on block I9 were reported favorably by the improvement committee and on motion the peti- tions were granted, Messrs. Wal thall and Robins voting in the negative.
 Salaries and accounts for the month amounting to 800 45 were allowed by the council.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13

argument of counsel on the part of the petitioners and the remon- strants, and being well and suf- fciently advised as to all matters of fact and law arising herein, doth find: That more than six quali- fled voters having freehold inter est in the territory proposed to be annexed actually reside within the limits prescribed in the petition, as hereinafter set forth, and that said petition has been signed by ma jority of the qualified voters hav- ing a freehold interest in lands sit uated in the territory proposed to be annexed and residing therein, and that said petition has been signed by ajority of the land owners of said territory proposed to be annexed; and that said terri tory proposed to be annexed is
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Christian Endeavor.

The Christian Endeavor services of the Presbyterian church will be conducted Sunday avening at / 80 O clock by Miss Thresa Sloan. Aside from the regular program some special features have been ar ranged, consisting of a song by the Hendrix quartette and an address by R. H. Cannon on the subject of Foreign Missions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13

which l sternly refused and, that, too, in defense of my organization, as it is non-political body that I have vowed my allegiance to, and will protect, as far as it is possible for me to so; this I leave to the membership, who have three times honored me with the election to the honorable position which I now hold. This being the case. when my attention was called to the utterance in the speech of MT.
 Kirby as reported from Lonoke, I felt 1t duty that I owed to my self, and especially to the Farm CTS Union, to answer these slander- our implications, and hence I sub- mltted the question to the state Executive Committee, and asked their advice as to what I should do. Their answer to me was, that
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Arrested a Bad Man.

Deputy Sheriff Cal Stewart ar rested George Newborn on a freight train here Monday. New bern is wanted in Conway county. He escaped from officers at Plum erville, who had arrested him for severely beating an old man near that place. He was taken to Nor rilton Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Bradley.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Receives Many Compliments

"The best dinner that I have ever partaken of in many a day, " was the remark made by those who were registered at the Laymau Hotel last Sunday, and the pro, prietor, MT. Wood, says that he is endeavoring to make his table bet ter every day, and especially the turkey and chicken dinners OH a Sunday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
URGES CROP DIVERSIF|CATION
Correspondent Advises Reduced
 Cotton Acreage.
Failure of Farmers Union to Realize Price Demanded Pointed Out as
 Lessson.
Editor Log Cabin Democrat:

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 Now that the cotton crop of Q, and 'o8 is about all marketed, 1 appears to the writer that the Far mers' Union has made "an i'm mense failure" in the matter O controlling the present market anc that everything should now be pu in order to prevent such an occur renee in the coming season.
 The money panic may have pre- vented the Union realizing its de. mands, or to say the least, 1t may have been factor in its failure. Ali business must suffer in times of such depression as we have had this fall. Another reason perhaps is lack of frmness ou the part o1 those who were able to hold for the minimum price.
 But the fact remains. We are "swamped" so far as the present crop is concerned. Therefore the writer thinks it is high time that the farmers were planning and ar ranging for the future. Consider ing the effect of panics, combines and trade stagnations that may oc- cur the writer eau think of no bet ter way Of insuring our minimum than to decrease the acreage.
 Profits on cotton in 1907 and 'oS will be realized by about three classes of farmers.
 First, those who have a surplus of labor in their immediate fam lies and have pushed this labor to its utmost capacity. By then be- ing economical and doing without the luxuries and some of the com forts of life, the "chink" of few spare dollars will perhaps delude the head of the house" into be- lieving he has gotten a fair price. He forgets that his sum is the az. gregate earnings ot John, Henry Sam, James and the grown girls assisted by the little ones, and is ready to bow to King Cotton agair when spring comes.
 Second, the large .andholder by the mere force of his acres eff pro ductive) will realize some clear money sufficient for his taxes anc interest on the value of his farm.
 Third, the independent smal farmer who raises cotton as sur plus only.
 This is by far the better plan fol all as we could then have our liv' ing and would not be forced fol the sake of bread to sell our pro duce at low price.
 Diversifcation, therefore, is the only remedy and in conclusion say that our motto for the coming year should be more hog and hominy and less cotton. y
 CITIZEN.
 Cato, Ark, Feb. 9, 1908.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Epworth League Reception

The Epworth League has issued invitations to a book reception, " which will be held at the league parlors next Monday evening. Those who are invited are expected to bring a book or its equivalent for the league library. A short program will be rendered by league members at the beginning of the evenings entertainment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Government Seed Here.

The cotton seed to be used on the government demonstration farms i'll this county arrived here last week and are being distributed to those who have arranged to cul- tivate land under government su- pervision. The seed are of the Early Triumph variety. About I5O bushels were received.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
JUDGE LANKFORD VERY ILL
Circuit Judge of This District is Strirken
 with Pneumonia at Lonoke.

Lonoke, Feb. II.-Judge Flu gene Lankford of De Vall's Bluff is very sick at this place with pneu- monia. He came here 10 days ago and opened circuit court and was stricken with la grippe, which developed into pneumonia. Judge Lankford had just returned from Lawrence county, where he had been holding court, and had con- tracted a very severe cold.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
SUITS IN CHANCERY COURT
Ten Suits Filed During the Past
 Few Days.
Of This Number One-Half are Suits for Divorce-List of Complaints Re-
 gently Filed.

During the past few days there have been ten suits filed with Clerk A. NJ. Ledbetter in the Faulkner chancery court. Of this number five are suits for divorce.
 w. w Classon seeks divorce from his wife, Mary L., charging desertion since May, 1902, and al- leging that defendant keeps com- pany with other men. They were married in October, 1901.
 Alice Deihl has filed suit for di- vorce from her husband, J. C., to whom she was married July 4, 1904, alleging assertion since De- cember, 1906. Plaintiff asks for the custody of child born to them.
 John Marshall sues for divorce from his wife, Jane, alleging de- sertion since December, 1906.
 Mary E. King seeks a divorce from her husband, Z. T., alleging drunkenness, cruelty and desertion since July, teo6, and also asks the custody of their son, Jefferson Da- wis King.
 Laura Carter has filed suit for divorce from her husband, William, for the custody of their two Chil- dren and for restraining order en- joining the defendant from injuring her or interfering with her. She alleges grossly inhuman treatment by her husband, drunkenness, non support and states that she lived in great fear of bodily harm from the defendant. The court in cham bers granted the restraining order against Carter.
 Other Suits Filed.
 A. C. Hovis ct al have filed suit for the partition of certain lands belonging to the estate of A. C.. Hovis, ST., deceased, naming E. w. Hovis and others as defend ants.
 A. R. Levy has filed suit for the foreclosure of mortgage executed by M. C. Burkett, deceased, the alleged indebtedness amounting to S235.3 39.
 w. N. Owen has filed suit against Emma Akins for the fore closure of a mortgage on Lots I4 and IS, Block 27, Conway, the al- legged indebtedness amounting to S7Io.I9.
 S. G. Smith has filed suit against the heirs of J. H. Powell, deceas- ed for the foreclosure of vendors s lein in certain lands in this coun- ty.
 w. s. Qualls has filed suit, naming Lizzie Qualls and others as defendants for the partition of cer- tain lands belonging to the estate of J. M. Qualls, deceased.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Baptist Ladies to Entertain.

The senior and junior aid socie- ties of the Baptist church will give a reception tomorrow (Friday) af ternoon at the home of Mrs. j.. Frank Jones, at which free will offering will be made to assist in paying the debt of Central College. All of the ladies of Conway are invited to attend the reception.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
I. A. King for Constable.

J. A. King announces in this issue as a candidate for constable of Cadron township, subject to the Democratic primary. MT. King held this office several years ago and made a good record. He has also had experience as marshal of this city. He is fully qualified for the position and would doubtless make a good officer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Presbyterian Church.

The following named officers will be ordained and installed at the Presbyterian church next Sum- day morning: Elders, Messrs. T. M. Moore and s. M. Apple; dea- cons, Messrs. R. B. Haskins, w. o. Lawrence and H. F. Price.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
PETITION IS GRANTED
 FOR GREATER CONWAY
Sixteen Forty Tracts South and West Sides Added
 to City by County Court Last Monday MATTER CONTESTED BY REMONSTRANTS WHO TAKE AN APPEAL

County Judge A. Lea made order in Monday adding Conway strip of land about quarter mile sides the Sixteen oyacre tracts mile embraced the territory much of which has already been subdvideo into city o
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
RETRACTS CHARGE
 AGAINST GRIFFIN
Attorney General Kirby is Confronted by Secretary of the
 Farmers Union at Brinkey, Arkansas GRIFFIN DECLARES HE NEVER ATTEMPTED TO USE INFLUENCE

Ben L. Griffin the Farmers Union Arkansas oned Attorney General Kirby Bnkley yesterday demanded that the latter the charge which he made speech delivered
 Monday by George w. Donaghy who of Mr. Kbys the Democratic nomination governor
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
Total reCelptS. ..... HI

PrlCe or cotton yesterday, IT I4 c. same date last year, roc.
 Number of bales received during week ending Tuesday, I46.
 Number received same week last year, 52I.
 Total number of bales shipped since September [, I2oSI.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13
WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT.

Up to yesterday noon Conway merchants have bought cotton as fOllOWS.
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