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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28
LOCAL NOTES.

I Komblum of Chicago is here today.
 Fulwood Smith of Beryl is in the city today.
 w. K. Henry of Guy is in the city today.
 E. T. Williams of Greenbrier is in this city.
 s. s. Salter is in the City of Roses today.
 c. s. Harrell of Cato was in the city yesterday.
 William Stewart of Cato was here yesterday.
 A. D. Brockman of St. Louis is in the city today.
 F. A. Pittard of Little Rock is in the city today.
 Rev. Alex McPherson went to Little Rock today.
 Mrs. J. E. Little and children are visiting at Benton.
 w. H. Bedford of Boston is regis tered at the Commercial.
 Dr. J. F. Pairett of Cato was here on business yesterday.
 c. H. Hogan of New York is visiting his family in this city.
 !. D. Voss and G. l.. Killough of Fl Paso are in the city today.
 Coal for sale. Phone I62. sI-tf w. L. ROBINS. P. H. Stubbs of Chickalah is visiting his son, J. H. Stubbs, in this city.
 Miss Irene Whitmore of Searcy is visiting Miss Lillian Anderson in this city.
 Russell Doyne of Little Rock is spending today with his parents In this city.
 Order your Xmas photos now at Lemons Studio. Good work guaranteed.
 Mrs. F. L. Balmat has returned to Little Rock, after visiting rela- tives in this city.
 Prof. H. s. Traylor, superintend- ent of the Bonneville schools, is visiting in the city.
 Mrs. J. R. Williams, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. A. J. Harue for the last two weeks, returned to her home at Ozark to- day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28
Q. C. K|RTCH REPAIR SHOP

o. C. Kirtch is still in Con- way, Mending, Darning, Altering, Washing, Replac- ing Buttons, Changing Col ors and doing frst-class Pressing. Kirtch is relia- ble and much respected by the white citizens of Con- way. He is here to stay and would thank you very much for your patronage. I buy and sell secondhand clothing.
 PHONE NO. Il6
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28

Why not buy that boy of yours pedigreed Scotch Collie puppy for a Christmas present? They make the handsomest and most intelligent pets and are an orna- ment to the home. Write to the Clarksville Collie Kennels, Clarks- vile. Ark, for descriptions aud prices. d-3t'
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28
To Daily Subscribers.

Many of our Daily subscribers will not want to continue to sub
 scribe for the weekly edition, as the matter published in both of them is of course the same. Those desiring to discontinue the weekly will please notify this office. Sub scribers paid in advance on the weekly edition will be given credit on the daily for the amount due them, and those in arrears should pay what is due on the weekly be- fore discontinuing it. If
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28
Claims Allowed.

The claims of coroner J. H. Pence for holding the inquests over the bodies of John Preston, who was killed by train, and Grant Oglesby, who was shot by Frank Price, were allowed today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28
Hogs for Sale.

Four sows for sale, two will make early meat, others about February. I. L. Lipe, first house east of J. M. Rotton's, north part of town.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28
Holiday Excursion Rates.

For points in the southeast holi- day excursion tickets will be plac- ed on sale at Conway station Dec. Io to 2I inclusive, return limit Jan. uary F. The rates will be the same as those made last year.
 I. w. JAMES, Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28

The second attraction of the Hendrix lecture course will be giv- en next Monday evening when Miss Emma Dee Randle, imper- senator and monologist, will appear.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-28
Real Estate Transfer.

B. F. Stermer has sold to o. J. Owen 12o acres of land lying in the Tupelo drainage district, the consideration being SI2o.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

though was quite convinced IN my own
mind that nothing serious was the matter.
She complained Of palpitations OF the
heart"
And attacks Of giddiness."
Due entirely 10 indigestion. She upset
herself and me-yes. you did, indeed. La
vinia-- But Dr. Snelgrove effected a rad
ical cure with sixpenny worth OF bi-
carbonate of soda Since. we have never
been without it,
I have brought small package for
Mr. Vennable," added Miss I.avinia-
This IS not a case FOR bi-carbonate Of
soda Mr- vennable is suffering from
valvular disease Of the heart, which has
become organic"
''AIr- Tisdale told you thatT'
Miss Nennable repeated TO me what he
had said
OH The aunts looked down their
aQuiline noses. their long upper Iips
heightened perceptibly. Then Miss Pris-
ella said, tartly- We felt that our niece
was assuming q grave responsibility when
she turned her fathers house into a hos
pital for contagious disease
ing"
Really" Both ladies shifted a we'll
1--- 4--tl 4tt--tE- An u - Ike the dear
man % say SO Sister. perhaps we ought
70 De moving on We shall make light OF
this-er-indisposiJion for poor JOYS sake"
Ihey bowed formally Suddenly, Char
teris experienced a burning desire TO I'd
set their snug little apple cart
II Mr. Neunable should not recover"
Good gracious exclaimed Miss La
vinla-
Miss Priscilla drew herself Up with
certain complacency- From the first she
had been quite sure that Mr.. Charters
was not a member Of a county family. A
question ike this from a stranger indf-
Gated distressing ignorance Of the usages
Of good society
In such an event sne replied. aus
tereiy- ''an event I would prefer not 10
discuss. Miss Fenuable. no doubt, would
De made the object Of our particular care
Good-by, Mr. Charters"
'Good-by.' said Hugo. If might ven
ture 70 make a suggestion. don't speak
lightly Of this seizure he emphasized
the word grimly. 'as an indisposition, for
it's unhappily nothing OF The sort
be went on. leaving the ladies' open
nouthed with astonishnent
What they had said. however. concern
ing joys future provided him with food
Tor reflection As an object of particular
care upon the part OF the aunts. joy
would be miserable OF course she was
going 20 marry Burgess. buff she
1icn'r2 He had a dreadful vision OF her
Gagged growing old in captivity. and mute.
For she would never sing her fathers
songs TO the auuJs- Would she have cour-
age 20 fy away from her beloved forest
" ould she be the same Joy eisewhere2
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
Mrs. CIeveIands Romaae.-

he romance Of President C1svela-d's
marriage was one Of the NOS. interesting
IN our Presidential history. relates re
Kansas City Times. L was the first mar
rage Of President OF the United States
while IN Office Mrs. Clevelaud+s fsrbs-
had been law partner Of the President
and when he died his daughter. then =
young sirl, became AIr. Cleveiaad's ward
At the tnle Of the marriage the Pres,6sr
Was forty-ni-e and his bride only twenty
two Such a disparity in years IS orsi-
narily frowned upon. but the c,1-cuus-
stances OF this match were extraordinary
Mrs Cleveland became one OF The rnost
charming nistresses the White FFo4se
has ever had She bore herself with sreat
dignity. reserve. and distinction. vet was
quite as democratic as her station vror1Id
Justify her IN being Her attitude toward
her husband was at ali times wholly ar
emDlary- She exalted him. but without
os1enca-ion and without IN the least be-
httling herself In private life she main
tained the reserve, even the seclusicn
tnat her distinguished husband sought
Throughout Mr.. CIeveland's illness. IN
their common Joys and sorrows. IN her
husbands long period OF suffering. and
now n her own Bereavement she has Sc.
an admirable example OF wifely devotion.
patience. and dignity.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
4 GAME THAT TWO CAN PLAY
BY w. era WFORD SHERLOCK

does not need 10 marry for money. He
occupies the best suite Of rooms IN the
Ocean villa, has his own automobile, and
spends his money just lavishly. He's not
marrying for money, that's sure"
Neither is Miss Morrison" -etorted
Warren She's not plain. but Just the
reverse, IN my opinion; much better look
Ing for woman than Fairchild is for a
man"
Despite these and sundTy other adverse
criticisms. however. the course Of true
love ran smoothly. and on the appointed
Gay Lawrence FairChild and Beatrice
Morrison were married A short trip to
Niagara was planned and then the bridal
couple returned 10 Ocean villa
Beatrice said Fairchild tie morning
after their return to Ocean villa, Z viii
have TO ask you TO loan ne a thousand
until I get my remittances. I'm a little
short OF ready money"
"A thousand Lawrence.'' exclaimed
Mrs Fairchild in establishment why.
never had that much money in the
world
'WhatI' shouted FairchIld. rising IN his
surprise and staring In blank amazement
at his wife You never had q thousand
dollars in your life? Why. I thought
That I was wealthy. didn't your
"
Well, you never made q greater mis-
take in your life. Lawrence" Then.
with evidences OF rapidly approaching
tears. she added. You didn't marry me
for my money, did you, Lawrence7"
No, not exactly-that is-you
know" stammered Tairchud, discon-
certed by the news as well as by HIS
wife's agitation 7 thought you were
pretty well fixed. you know. Those
seven Saratoga trunks and all those
fetching gowns you wore certainly IN
dicated wealth
Those gowns were left to ne when
my Aunt Clara died" sobbed Mrs. Fair
child, Historically. 7 made every one
over myself and took the few hundred
dolla-- she left me % come he-e for the
summer. was only poor girl. work
ing In a Chicago department store be-
fore married you never told you
was rich. and I'm sure you can't say
did"
No, you never did, but I thought vou
were, all the same" returned FairchffJii
who had pulled himself together by this
time and was facing her with a grim
smile upon his lips. Z guess it's about
time for & perfect understanding. Bea-
trice, I'm as poor as Jobs turkey. or
poorer, II that was possible All I have
In this wide, wide world is a small
in a Boston store"
But the automobile and the money
you spent Ike water?" gasped his wife, !
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

You won't keep ne waiting long. vii
you. BestTice?" urged FairchiId. Long
engagements seldom terminate happily. "
Don't they?" inquired Miss Morrison,
provokingly- 7 have never had any ex-
perence"
Neither have l. returned Fairchnd IN
dignantly; 7 speak from observation.
Don't keep me n suspense, but name the
day. won't your"
Why. Lawrence. we're Just engaged. -
opposed the girl coyly. we shouldn't Z
talk about marrying for q year at least
Tn coming 70 Chicago next month. -
declared Fairchild emphaticauy. "and
shall expect you 10 be all ready TO marry
me then"
I'll never marry in Chicago" asserted
Beatrice positively 7 Just hate that
town"
Then why not marry me he-eZ" plead
ed her lover. taking her hand and gazing
earnestly into her dark blue eyes. You
have no relatives TO consult. nor have /
We can do as We please and no one can
object"
oh. that would be impossible. Why, 1
wouldn't have tine to get ready"
You don't need any more clothes, II
that Is what you mean" argued Fair
child You had seven big saratogas
with you when you came 70 Ocean villa
and have worn a different gown every
time have seen you which has not been
seldom. 10 say the least"
7 know, but" Fairchild. however
would listen TO no objections and pleaded
so eloQuently that Miss Morrison finally
agreed 70 marry him the following
Thursday.
The news OF the approaching wedding
was soon circulated among the guests Of
the fashionable Ocean villa and many
were the congratulations and well wishes
TO the prospective bride and
groom These manifestations OF RSSS
feeling were not unmixed with some
races OF envy
Z don't see what Mr. FairchiId sees
4 that Beatrice Morrison" declared
Amanda Sparks. who had entertained
more than a friendly regard for the pros
1ective young benedict. She's as plain
as pipe stem. and all her clothes don't
give her the slightest style"
It's her money he's after asserted
Leslie Warren, who had made dfIigent
inquiries into Miss Morrison's financial
Standing. Mrs Rockingham says she's
IS rich as can be. owns all sorts OF land
md warehouses in Chicago
Mr. Fsirchild Is very wealthy" as
'erted Miss Sparks, Indignantly. and
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

her tears sUbsiding as she gazed at him
N utter bewilderment- Everybody said
you we're immensely rich
mats what they said about Won my
GEAR, returned FairChild sertent{0rslv
As for my automobile. IL was borrowed
IT0n a friend who went abroad for the
summer and as for the cash I have been
wasting so extravagantly. It was the ssv-
lngs OF years I made up nv mind IN
nave one good time this summer. and Sc
now II felt to be rich. so I lust came
down here
with the purpose OF marrying q rich
sI4r suppose interpOsed his wife
struggling 10 regain her composure
10 be frank, that was nv uurposa
admitted Fsirchild laconicaiiv. .rDfdn,r
you ccme here with the design OF max
lng a good match?-' Mrs. FsfrrbfId
nodded Well, continued her husband
brightly, we have both drawn blank
N the marriage lottery 50 far a. money
IS Concerned, haven't we2 We are mar
RED nevertheless. and money OF no
money, I love you. little woman. Let rs
be happy, anyway"
Money isn't everything, Lawrence
whispered Mrs Fairchild tenderly: '.yze'yA
had our good time. and now we have
each other"
Copyright. 1s0s. oy Honu suz1el
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
GHOSTS IN CAPITOL
Not Less Than Fifteen Well Authenticated Cases
of Wierd Happenings Recalled.

was discharged finally for drunzsaness
No faitA. -here-ora- Is 20 be placed in his
swO1a statement, which Ezz sctusnv
made. 70 the e1ecJ that on a certain oc-
easion he passed through the old Han OF
Representatives-now Statuary HaT-snd
saw IN session the Congress Of ls4s. with
John Quincy Adams and many other men
whose names have long ago passed into
history Il was. 4 the word Of this W.T.
ness IS 20 be believed. a phantom Iegls-
iative crew, resembling in kind. II not IN
character, the goblins which Rip Van
mike encountered on his trip 20 the
summit Of the STORED Cats<iUs.
But. 70 come down 10 things that are
well authenticated and sure. counpara4fZ-a-
y speaking, the basement Of the Capitol
IS ne part Of the building chiefly haunt
ed Beneath the hall OF the House Of Rep-
resentatlres strOIs by night a melancholy
specter. with erect figure. q great mus
tache, and his hands cIasped behind him
y no ne is nobody has ever surnised He
might be, judging from his aspect q for
eigner in the diplomats service. but that
IS merely guess Watchmeu a. night have
approached him in the belief that he vas
an intruder, but he has faded from sight
instantly, Ike a picture on a magic Ian
tern slide
At precisely 12:So OF the clock ev.rv
night, so il IS said. the door OF the roam
occupied BY the Committee On Military
and Militia Of the Senate opens sfienffv
and there steps forth the figure OF Cen.
Logan. recognizable by his long black
hair military carriage. and the hat he
was accustomed TO wear in life Logan
was the chairman Of this committee ard
I report be credited. lie is still supervis-
ing its duties
livery morning several darkies come 70
scrub the corridors beneath the Senate
wing when that body IS IN session. and
= Il IS n winter and the early hours are
dark-the first thing they do Is 10 turn on
the electric lights The darzies are awful
II afraid Of the ghosts, and particularly
OF the specter OF dead negro VINO was
Formerly one OF their own number. He
took part in the matutinaI scrubbine. and
since his demise he has keep on az il in a
pnantasmal way that IS calculated 10 be
extremely diss agreeable 10 real 1--we colorad
persons The swash OF spectral water.
distributed from a phantasmaI pau BIZ q
viewless brush. is unpieasantIy audible
on occasions.
But there are all kinds OF ghosts around
and n the big marble building. ard they
are seen by prohibs and ants alike
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
FEWER STRAY HAIRPINs.
Mr- PhligminthrOvv Learns n Few
Things About HafrdressinE.

Had you realized. ." said Nh Prlfcr-f-
throw. that you don't see anything Ike
SO many hairpius around IN the streets
now as you used to- There vas 4 time
when wherever you went where Daop-a
were 70 be found you were sure 70 md
hairpins scattered.
Z never actually saw = r7s-7f, z-,-
out OF a woman's head. but YOU know that
they did drop. in fact. women seemed 20
shed Eairpins Is they vent along. for -or
saw them or the Sidewalks OF IN the
streets anywhere But now DO you know
that you see not nearly 50 ma-y2 Il Is
fact. hairpins on the sidewalks. once seen
there IN such plenty, are now rather q
rarity. and a gracious woman OF nv sc-
cUaintance has kindly explained II 10 ne
Women, she tells ne. don't wear now
nearly 50 many hairpins Of the oI6-fasr-
ioned kind as they ones did They v-ez-
now more tortoise shell OF bone OF ceTlu-
ioid hairpfns. which hold heavy coils o.
nair better than the slender steel hairpius
did. and which feel better. lool, better
and are nicer generally 10 uss- This ac-
counts IN some measure for the disappear
ance OF the oid-fsshioned hairpin from
tEe streets Less commonly used Il e
naturally less commonly lost
and then she says that while the Old
fashioned steel hai-pTn. once universally
used was made OF straight wire and i
WoTSed out Of the hair easily. n these
modern days hairplns have been improved
Ike everything elss. and they are now
made OF wevy or twisted wire. hsirnirs
that don't work out so easily. tha- stsv
IN peter. ard 50 are less likely 70 5roo
out 10 be found. as 50 many hssrpi1s
once were lying around IN the street
And egain. the gracious lady tells ne.
though they 90 now generally wear bone
hairpins. women nav now also v-sa- f9--
pinning up frizzes and stray locks OF hair
an getting that right?-great numbers
o. extremely light, small. fine wire hair
pms, that may be Of twisted wire and 50
less likely 10 come out but which. II thew
olo crop out. 70 be lost IN the street, are
SO small and light that they would scarce
y be likely 70 catch the eye, and 50 wo,,Id
pass quite uuuoticed.''
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
CHAPTER XVI.

Within a few days the parson was down
stairs again Tisdale a I'd Hugo were the
only persons 70 perceive that the outward
signs OF the lesion were visible On joys
face rather than on his
she ought 10 have 4 change" said
Hugo.
Ny dear fellow. THAI Is QUITE irnpossi-
ble- Who would look after the parson."
7 might
It was characteristic Of TisdaIs that he
accepted suggestions. even as the i'm
mortal Pooh Bah accepted brfbes from
any hands. however humble. And always
ne acted when men Of years and expert
ence might be taking matters under con-
siderat!on- Now he said abruptly:
DO you mean that Charte-ssF' And
Hugo answered as curtly: "Of course. I
do"
Then shan 60 my best 20 arrange II"
She ought to have q jolly fortnight IN
town
Yes. yes Mrs. Giles 8fottisfont VIII be
delighted 70 give her q good time
Hugo found himself wfncinE al .he
lady's name He wondered Il she who
had been MOIlie Savernake would recoz-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
GERMANY Foresfn

From the s6eutinc Aner1csn.
The German empire has nearly s. 600 o5o
acres Of forest. OF which s1s Der cent he
longs to the state. Is Der cent 10 the
Crown, ISL per cent TO communities Is 8
per cent to private persons. Is per cent TO
corporations, and the remainder 10 insti-
tutions and associations There Is q. little
over three-ffths Of an acre Of forest for
each citizen, and though hfty-three cubic
feet Of wood 10 the acre is produced IN a
-ear, wood imports have increasingly ex-
ceeded wood exports for over forty years
and s0O0oo.Ooo cubic feet. valued at so
ooo,ooo. or over one-sixth Of the hone co1-
sumption is now imported each vea-
Gslnlany.s drains on foreign countries arc
IN the following order Austria-Hunparv
lS, 10000 tons; Russia and Finland IS
oo0.oO tons; Sweden, 5oS 900 tons: the Unit
ed states. 5000 tons; Norway. 4s. 900 tons
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
Buttons as Cleyrs 70 Crimr,.

Fro1n he Westminster Gazette
In the Black Museum at New Scotland
Yard IS fragment Of button round on
the windowsil Of a house which had been
entered by burglars. II was the only cIsw
the police had 10 work on, but IN TIE
hands OF a keen-eyed constable It LED TO
the arrest OF its owner. whom the con-
stable net casually IN the street wearing
the very waistcoat with its broken button
OF which the fragment Tad formed @ -.
The murderer Of NJ, Delarue. IN Besst,o
lane. Hampstead, so-ne years ago. VS.
brought 10 the gallOws through the in
strumentadty OF q macintosh button
found near the body Of his victim.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
Didn,t Want to Henr 7.

From the Phfzdslphia Pubic Ledger.
Seating himself on the porch, he wiped
his perspiring brow.
I am going 70 ask. you the old. old
question: he said TO the girl at his side.
Never mind asking It." she said. win
ing her brow In turn. Yes, it Is hot
enough for me-"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
The Teachers Reward.

4 schOol-teacher. after spending forty
five strenuous moments explaining The
mysteries OF physiology 70 the primary
class. sounded their intelligent attention
by asking the definition Of .'vertebrae.-
4 small and anxious boy on the back. seat
arose and delivered the following.
The vertebrae IS long. wavy bone.
Ny head sits on one end OF it and I sit
on the other
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26

To be continued next Tuesday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-27
SLEEP ON THE RUN
Premier Franco of Portugal,
Constantly Dodges Al
legged SIayerS.
HAVE ARMY TROUBLES.

Lisbon, January 27-Although the
Government, apparently, is master of
the situation, much nervousness is
manifested in official circles follow
ing the plot 10 overthrow the monarch
and establish Portugal as republic
Premier Franco, upon the advice of
the police, sleeps each night in diff
ferent house surrounded by cavalry.
The police have discovered a mum
Der of places where revOlvers and
bombs have been stored by the con
spiratOrs, and these weapons have
been seized. Troops, police and Gus.
toms corps have been assigned to bar.
racks ready for any emergency.
Although the Government claims
that there is no disaffectiOn in the
army. the Sergeants and subalterns OF
several regiments have been shirted
indicating that the plot had ramifica
tons among the soldiers. The tive
leaders. Berger and Chagas. have been
transferred to the fortress.
The police have prohibited rcun
ion OF the Republicans, called to con
slider the electoral question by Senior
WacahdO, leader of the peaceful sec
ton. y Lisbon newspaper declares
that several officers of the Lisbon gar
rison will he sent to the provinces
but the Government denies this
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-27
A CONSTANT WORRY
Band of DukhubOrS Desires to
Appear in the Streets
UndreSSed.
MAKE APPEAL TO RUSSIA.

Duluth. Mimi, Jan. 27,-The band
OF Dukhubors that recently arrived at
Fort William. on the northern coast Of
Lake Superior. from Eastern Canada,
have to be watched night and day to
prevent their appearance in public in
a nude condition. and the local author
tiles are at loss as TO what course they
shall pursue in regard to the zealOts 4
traveller in Duluth from Fort William
said yesterday that the authorities
there are trying 10 arrange with the
Russian government TO bear the eA-
peuse OF transporting the DukhuboT=
back to Russia. bur that nus far their
efforts have been untruitful.
The Russian authorities asked foi
The names of the religioniat~. but The
members OF the sect refuse 10 divulgo
thom.
The Dukhubors are without money
and the people OF Fl. William hav,
cared for them. Recently, however
the town was scaudalized by the 3p
poarancc Of all the DukhuhOrs in tbs
street in 4 nude condition. They wer,
hurried back to their quarters an,
compelled 20 don their clothes.