The log cabin Democrat., 1908-02-13

Andrews of Imboden was electeu president, and James Rlchardson' secretary. There was a large a'- tendance from Randolph, Greene Clay and Lawrence. Dr. Lettson vas instructed to go at once to Washington in the interest ot the association. which raised $3,Ooo to carry on it's work. A vote of thanks was given Commissioner Guy D. Tucker for his interest in the meet ing.
 F. E. Copen, who was removed as mayor of Waldron by the Clty Council. after charges of embezzle- ment were brought against him, has sold his home and household goods and with his family has left that community. So far as IS known no criminal action has been brought against him by the county authorl, ties. Copen's career was unusual in that he was elected mayor by this Democratic town, although ne is Republican. He went to "alo- ron from Virginia.
 The Benton County Cattle Grow ers' Association is still raising a fund with which to pay the expense of maintaining a special quaratlne in that county. At the meeting of inc association at Bentonyille Satur- day 22 townships reported having raised $S44. The association au- tnorized the offering of a reward or S25 for the arrest of any person who illegally drives any cattle across the quanatine line. Mrs, Laura Braley, wife of M. C. Bralev, member of the Board of State Charitable Commissions, who died at her home at Fayetteville, Saturday, was formerly Miss Laura Havgood, whose father was one ot the pioneers of Washington county. She was G2 years of age and spent nearly all her life in Washington county. She is survived by her hus- band and five children.
 The attendance of cotton growers at the meeting called for Van Buren Saturday afternoon was not as largely attended as hoped for on &C., count of the inclemency of the weather. No action was taken in regard to the scale of the cotton now stored, although the sentiment was very strong for the holding for the minimum price of 15 cents.
 At the call meeting of the Judson- ia Fruit and Vegetable Growers As sociation recently the association de- cided to raise tomatoes this year in such quantities that they may ship in car load lots. The members agreed to raise about 40 acres of tomatoes this year and all the other members who can do so were requested to raise as many as possible.
 A valuable saddle horse belonging to Walter Snapp of Harrison lost the sight of one of his eyes, which was recently pricked by barbed wire. The eye was removed by veterinary surgeon and an artificial one insert ed in its place. Without close in- spection the difference between the genuine and artificial eye cannot be detected.
 The electric light service was re- stunned in Van Buren Sunday morn- ing after two nights of darkness. The damage done the company by the blowing down of its smokestacks Friday evening was much greater than was hrst supposed, and It Will he several days before the damage is entirely corrected.
 The farmers in the eastern por-
 ion of Crawford are far advanced in the work of preparing for the coming seasons crop. A grea- deal of ground nas been broken dur ing the past two weeks. It is not believed there will be any reduction in the cotton acreage in that section of Crawford county.
 Ethel, the 2G-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Garner, was burned to death at Felsenthal Sat urday evening, her clothing catca- ing fire from a red-hot stove while | bpr m Ot har nod c+onnol .I.1