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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
London In White.

After few visits to the White City one feels rather dcsirous of white washing the whole of London. Why not? White Is an admirable back ground for color. Our blue sky be- comes bluer and our gray sky looks more beautiful behind if. while a gold en sky makes white buildings delight ful. If we could only make the whole city white. to begin with. and then gradually and sparingly color, what a beautiful city London would be,-Brit- ish Architect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
GOING TO SMASH
Bicycle Records in Six Day Race Arc Sill Being Shattered
 jn New York.

New York, Dec S.-With eleven teams still in the race the bicyclists who started just after midnight Mon- day morning on the six days grind at Madison Square Garden, were whirling along to-day well in advance of the best previous record for the distance. At the end of the thirty second hours the eight leading teams had covered G62 miles, g laps, the three fin secopd position were only one lap behind the leaders, and Faber and LaFourcade were bring ing up the rear with 657 miles, 5 laps, to their credit. Four of the sixteen teams which started in the race have dropped out of the con test.
 The score at ? o'clock this after
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
START ON FULL TIME
The Much Needed Rain Has Helped
 the Factories.

Mechanicsville. Conn, Dec S. Owing to the rains of yesterday and the night before which have filled up the mill streams throughout this sec tion factories in the villages along the French river started an full time to-day, about 1900 hands being af- fected. Mills in other parts of the county. at Ashland, Jewett City and Voluntown, gives employment to several hundred hands also went on full time to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
The Earth's Changes.

The surface of the earth is under going steady transformation, largely through the agency of man, but per lhaps nowhere is the plant and animal avfe of the region being more rapidly knerseded than In New Zealand. The
 ,atve Polynesian race. crowded by
 Europeans, is becoming extinct Many
 If the imported animals run wild and
 multiply rapidly at the expense of the \uative species. even the streams being S,y.d with European and American rout, which grow to great size.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08

Ladies and children's coats are going at anuary prices at Miller & Peck's. See the prices they have put on fur coats.
 J. B. Mullings & Son carry many articles that will make gifts for la dies as we'll as men.
 Jones, Morgan & Co say they can furnish you a holiday suit at $15 that will be a beauty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
SchOolmaser Dies Suddenly.

Washington, Conn, Dec S.-Wil- liam C. Brinsmade, 50 years of age, head of the Ridge school here, died suddenly to-day from heart trouble He was a brother of John C. Brins- made, now at the head of the Gun nery school. He leaves widow and a daughter. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08

A dispatch from Washington said yesterday that President Roosevelt had appointed Rufus Thayer ot the District of Columbia as judge of the United States court at Shanghal Tn succession to L. R. Wilfey Judge Wilheys resignation, according to the Washington dispatch was under stood to have been voluntary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
Keeping Up to Date.

Yes" said the housewife yours is . sad story. But 1t isn't the sc me story you told last year"
 Well lady" answered Plcdding Pete, you surely wouldn't expect . man to go all dat time an not show any imprcvemenfr-washingto Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08

The Democrat office Is open every evening until o'clock and on We'd nesday and Saturday evenings until g. People who desire to pay suD- scription or other bills, or to leave job work or advertisements will be attended to evenings if they can not call during the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
Magazine Free of Charpe

Pay your subscription now and be in time for the Democrats big offer for 1909. The Evening Democrat delivered to your door and the Cos mopolitan Magazine for $5 a year OF 42 cents month, payable in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
KILLED WIFE AND CHILD.
LabOrcr Goes Insane and Runs
 Amuck With a Revolver.

Wakefield, Mass, Dec S.-Hiram l.. Badger, labOrer, went violently insane this morning and during his frenzy killed his wife and little daughter He then rushed through the center of the town shooting pro- miscuously into the stores. One man was slightly wounded. He was final ly captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08

An area of high pressure is central this morning over the lower Missis, sitvpi valley. It is producing pleas sn} weather with temperatures in uaarly all sections east of the Rocky ulountains. Freezing temperatures sktend as far south as Atlanta, Ga, fine lowest temperature reported was A2O below zero at White river. Cana da.
 The temperatures are rising rapid Iv in the extreme northwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with low temperaturs tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night; colder; Wednesday fair; light so moderate west to southwest winds.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
BOARD OF TRADE
 IS PROGRAMMED

At we'll attend ed meeting of the Conway Board of Trade held last night, reorganization was perfected by the election of new officers and from the spirit manifested in the meeting there is every indication that the work of the Board will be prosecuted vigorously i'll the fu- ture.
 The members present elected the following board of directors for the ensuing year: Capt. w. w. Mar tin, Jo Frauenthal, w. M. Harrell, Pres. s. Anderson, A. E. Living ston, G. l.. Banner, l.. C. Holman, G. w. A. Wilson and Frank E. Robins.
 Capt. Martin was reelected president of the organization by the directors, but declined to serve and Jo Frauenthal was then chos- en for the position. w. M. liar re]l was elected vice-president and G. L. Banner secretary.
 The board of directors will meet again Friday night to make ar for the employment of a permanent secretary and the col lection of dues to pay the expenses ot the organization.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
FRED DONNELL
 ACQUITTED

Fred Donnell of Little Rock, who has been on trial for the killing of Tom Pugh, was acquitted this morning, the jury shortly before ten O Jock returning a verdict of not guilty. J. R. Donnell of this city, brother of the defendant, received a telephone message in, forming him of the acquittal.
 Donnell shot and killed Pugh in the Farmers Exchange saloon in Argenta in June, 1905. Pugh, who was commonly called Sugar Foot" had been drinking, it is legged, and refused to pay for some drinks re bought from Donnell, who was the bartender. Pugh, it is alleged, drew knife, and start ed to climb over the bar. Donnell shot him four times, three of the bullets lodging in Pugh's body and one grazing his shoulder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
ADDITIONAL COACH GOES ON
Railroad Also Agrees to Build Track to
 Union Warehouse Here.

Railroad Also Agrees to Build Track to
 Union Warehouse Here.
 At a meeting of the railroad commission held at Little Rock yesterday two matters of interest to Conway were passed upon, and in both instances the Iron Mountain company agreed to give the relief asked for.
 The first was request for an additional coach on passenger train No. Io3, which leaves Conway for Little Rock at GAO P. m., and No. Io4, which leaves here for Fort Smith at 10 a. m. The represent atives of the company admitted that the additional coach was nec- essary and agreed to put it on at once.
 The oficia S of the company also reported to the commission that they would extend the side track on the east side of the depot at Conway to the Farmers Union warehouse, the warehouse officials agreeing to furnish the ties and do the grading. The distance re- quired to be built is only few rods.
 It is regarded as somewhat re- markable that the company admit ted the necessity of additional coaches, when it is remembered that they protested against the act requiring them to put on an addi- tional accommodation passenger train little over a year ago, stat ing that it would make business on the through trains unprohtable.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08

with me. He had started to Da- mascus to have his mules shod. When we got to the forks of the road I asked my father if he was coming across tue creek. He said he was as soon as he could get his
 mules shod. When we parted at the forks of the road near E. l..
 Milligau's I heard gun fire. l
 looked back and saw l.. E. Milli- gan gong east from the lane with a gun in his hands. My father fell from his mule dead. When my father fell I started to him. l..
 E. Milligan drew his gun on me. I told him not to shoot me, he had done killed my pa. He then ran of in an easternly direction. My father was about E or 30 feet from me when the gun fired. My fath- CT had Winchester rife on his shoulder the last time I noticed him. That was when we parted. If my father drew his gun I never saw 1t. 1 turned due west before the gun fired. I was west of my father and Milligan was east of him. One or more of the shot hit my hat. There was no shot in the stock of the gun my father had when he left home this morning. I just heard one shot fired. This all occurred ill Faulkner county, Ark"
 The verdict of the coroner's jury was as follows:
 "We, as jurors, find according to evidence that J. C. Herring came to his death on Oct. ?, I9cS, at the hands of l.. E. Milligan by near l.. F.. Milligan's home in Walker township, Faulk- ner county, Arkansas. The body of the deceased J. C. Herring not having been moved prior to the inquest"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
FROM THE
 CAPITAL CITY

Little Rock, October 8.-Com- plete returns from all counties of the state on the liquor question are now in, the complete returns be- ing received from Pike county yes terday, thus winding up the list of outstanding counties. The totals show the vote for license in the September election to have been 67,73I, with vote of oo,o65 agair st license, leaving a majority of 22,934 against liquor, or gain of more than 6,ooo in the past two years. The Anti-Saloon League is elated over these figures, saying it shows how tn. sentiment is chang ing, and means state wide prohibit tion within the next two years. The majority for prohibition in the 1906 election was only little over I6, ,ooo. The Anti Saloon League refuses to submit to the returns on Hampstead, Fulton, Miller and Pulaski counties, claiming they will eventually gain these through the contests now on file u ere, or through three mile petitions. With some of these, and Sevier, St Francis and Arkansas counties gained, the leaguers count the years work very profitable one.
 In Pulaski county the liquor in- terests have not started counter petitions to the three-mile petition on file in the county court, as has been reported, for their agents have been over these petitlonsy copying them in full, and say they do not contain anything like a majority of the adults living with in three miles of the Peabody school house. They claim the pc titions, when the names of those who have petitioned to have them removed, those who claim their names were secured through fraud, duress or false representa- tion, are taken from the list, there will only be about 1000 signers left. From the present indications, the liquor people will not start counter petitions, depending upon showing the petition handed in does not show the required ma jority.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
MILL|CAN HELD
 WITHOUT BAIL
NO PRELIMINARY TRIAL HAD
Committed to Jail by Acting
 Coroner.
Testimony of Son of Joe c. Herring and Verdict of Coroner's Jury Filed
 with Clerk Today.

The expected preliminary hearing of l.. E. Milligan, who is charged with the killing of Joe C. Herring at Martinville October 2, failed tc be held yesterday. Sheriff Brady took Milligan to Martinville, where the hearing was to be had before Justice of the Peace E. l.. Smith, but Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I. M. Campbell filed a motion with the court stating that Milligan had been held by the verdict of the coroner's jury and was therefore not entitled to preliminary hear ing. This motion was not resisted by the attorneys for the defendant, Col. G. w. Bruce aud R. G. Bruce, aud was granted by the court, after which a commitment as acting cor oner was issued and Milligan was returned to jail last night. Prose- cutting Attorney-elect Geo. w.. Clark also represented the state in the proceedings yesterday.
 The only manner in which Milli- gan can be admitted to bail now is through habeas corpus proceed ings, and his attorneys give no in- timation as to what will be their next move in the case.
 The evidence of Charlie Herring, who was the only witness whose testimony was committed to writ ing at the coronor's inquest, was filed with Circuit Clerk A. M. Led better this morning. It is in full as follows:
 II am 25 years old. I am the son of J. c. Herring, deceased. On the 2nd day sf October, 1908, l left home about sun-up to go to pick cotton across the creek about IA miles from home. As I went I had to pass MT. l.. E. Milligan. When I left home my father was
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08

Clay Sloan, while in the city yesterday, announced he would be a sure contestant in the race for secretary of state in 1910. J. D. Clary, Guy B. Tucker, and R. F. Milwee are others who are consid- ering making the race. MT. Sloan says he will not contest against R. F. Milwee, who is now chairman of the State Democratic committee, If he enters the race.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
Frank Kennedy, Cotton Plant.

Sheriff c. :. Kavanaugh yester- day afternoon served upon O. c. Ludwig, secretary of state, another summons to appear before the cir cult court next Monday and give testimony in the mandamus proceeding of c. Greaves, who is contesting with C. H. Sumner, Democrat, for the senatorship in that district, which has been brought against the election com missioners. Secretary Ludwig is at loss as to what he will be called upon to testify to, but says he will be on hand in Hot Springs Mon day, as he is getting 10 enjoy his weekly trips to the health giving city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08

Business is decidedly lively to- day about ill Republican circles, fixing fences for the big pow WOW of the of the state executive com mittee tomorrow, when a successor for w. R. Reeves, who resigned as receiver of the land office at Har- rison, when elected as prosecuting attorney in that district, will be chosen. The wire pulling in this has become sc strong, on account of the prominence of the appli- cants, and the gre't number of them, that the big boss himself, Gen. Powell Clayton, who is a member of the committee, has telegraphed from Washington that he will be on hand when the roll is called in the Lincoln club rooms tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. The committee will se- lect at that time successor for Receiver Reeves from among J.W. Freeman, Perryville; Jack Henly, Marshall; John R. Aday, Marshall; Edward F. Payne, Melville; B. F. Bondenhamer, Mountain Home; and w. P. Speer, Jasper.
 So active have the applicants f T the petition of register of the land office here, from which Harry H. Myers has resigned, hat this ques- tion may also be decided at the meeting tomorrow, md it was the activity of Scipio Jones, neg lawyer of this city who is one applicants for the appointment that is bringing Gen. Clayton post haste from Washington. Scipio Jones, and about twenty prominent negroes of Little Rock and other cities of the state, called yesterday afternoon on Capt. F. H. Tucker, chairman of the executive commit tee, and H. l.. Remmel, one of the most prominent Republicans of the state, and presented the claims of this candidate. After hearing the speeches, the commit teemen promised the candidate should have due consideration when the committee took up the matter of a successor for Henry H. Myers to recommend an appoint ment.
 The committee will be presided over by Capt. F. w. Tucker to- morrow, and on account of the keen interest, it is expected that all of the F members will be present.
 The applicants for the office of register are: Scipio A. Jones, Eben w. Kimball, James Coates and w. B. Ferguson, Little Rock; !; E. G. Sevier, Perryville; and
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
Furs 1

Mrs. George H. Burr will take orders at catalogue prices for the celebrated Albrecht furs. Cata logues sent to persons specially in. terested, upon request. Orders may be given at place of residence or by phone, No. I23.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
To Play at Little Rock.

The State Normal School will pay the Peabody High School at Little Rock Saturday. Pref. o. D. Longstreth is coaching the Nor mai school team.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
"Best in the United States.

Editor Log Cabin Democrat: You will please find enclosed check tor SI.oo, for which please send me the best county paper in the United States, and oblige.
 Yours truly,
 F. C. SIMS. Essie, Texas, Oct. 4, 1908.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
Wanted.

One dozen Brown Leghorn hens of full blood. Reasonable price paid for same.-I. l.. LIpE, care Log Cabin Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, October 8.-Fore- cast to p. III. tomorrow: Tonight and Friday generally fair and cooler tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
Normal Wins First Game.

In football game yesterday af- ternoon the Arkansas State Normal School won from the public school by score of 30 too.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08

Marriage License Issued.
 County Clerk J. H. Hartje yes- terday afternoon issued a marriage license to Abe Tillman and Mrs. P. A. Grigley of Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
Estate

For Sale-I5 acres, # mile east, Vilonia public school, on Beebe road, good house and improve ments. A big bargain if taken quick.
 For Rent-4 room cottage, cor ner Cald we'll and Center St. S813 per month in advance.
 Other lands and town lots for sale. Buy railroad land before the price is advanced again. Buy be- fore January Ist, 1908. w. III. Duncan
 Conway. Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08

OldI .3I3o Cotton is selling at 8H today. Price of seed, S12.oo per ton.
 Up to noon today 2rS6 bales have been shipped from Conway.
 Number received since yesterday noon. ISI.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-08
DAILY COTTON REPORT.

Conway merchants have bought cotton up till noon today, as fol- 1ou,c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-13
China Sends WI
To Win America
From Japanese

Minister WI is on his way back 90
America. and there is diplomatic wonder
why lie was sent here again. He sailed
today. An interesting sGrmise IS afoat
10 account for his restoration 10 favor
and the American mission.
This story goes that Mr. WI has been
sent 10 feel out the relations Of this
nation and Japan 20 ascertain IL it
isn't possible TO establish an entente be
tween America and China, under which
China viii have some guarantee Of the
good VIII and friendly interest OF the
United States in case or differences be
w cen Japan and China China Is fear
full OF the aggrcssions Of Japan, and is
cultiyatiug friendships. The United
states always did take kindly 10 Mr..
WI. and IL is strongly suspected that he
has been sent here l.. cultivate sciu
better relations. with an eye all the time
on Japan.
The United States has been especially
jealous OF Japa nese agEresslons and
cIcsed-d00r policy In AIaucuuria. Re
Gently. I'm pursuance Of this policy.
Japan forbade China to build a rail-
road there. This has strained reIa-
lions at a point where China hopes for
American sympathy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-13
MEMORY OF LINCOLN
HONORED BYG. A. R.
Vice President and Speaker
Cannon Principal Speak
erS at Services.

Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker
Cannon were the principal speakers at
the celebration of the ninety-ninth an
niversary Of the birth Of President Lin
coin at the Church of Our Father, un-
der the auspices Of the Department of
the Potomac, G.. A. r.. and the United
States Historical Society, assisted by
the Women Relief Corps Of the De
partment Of the Potomac. last night.
Vice Presi1 cut Fairbanks did not ar
rive until after the exercises nae start
ed and Just as he began his speech
Uncle joe Cannon came dom the
aisle and was loudly applauded by the
large audience. Mr.. Fairbanks re-
marked that Mr.. Cannon was the mod
ern Lincoln" Mr.. Cannon replied that
Il was hardly fair 10 take advantage of
President Lincoln in that manner, the
latter being unable to defend himself.
Paying a high tribute to President
Lincoln, the Vice President said that
the occasion was full OF deep slgnif-
canoe ana interest. Tonight hundreds
Of audiences are paying homage to
Lincoln's memory" he said. His birth
was not heralded in the courts of the
world, but at his death the world wept
at HIS bier
Speaker Cannon said that in a thOus-
and years only two Presidents viii be
rown-EYashiugton and Lincoln. ut
is wonderful how the majority Of senti-
mcnt Of the American people leads TO
practical results when votes are cast.
Inc said. Lincoln was a practical re-
suit. Some people declare he was
brought up by a Divine Providence, es-
pecially for this work; ] VIII not quarrel
with them. as fully agree with them "
Representative II. +. DriscOll Of syria
Cuse made a stirring address, and paid
q glowing tribute 80 the memory of
Lincoln at the social gathering Of the
New York state Club iU pythidn Tenn
DIE last evening. Au iI-C-CStinC and
entertaining musical and literary pro-
gram was arranged by Pros dent Conn,
and rendered by talented members Of
the club. The iiOOr was cleared at 10
o'clock and dancing followed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-13
Capt. O'DrisColl Better;
Fell on His Way Home

Capt 3. J. O'DrisCOI. sixty years old.
living at 1908 T street northwest, a clerk
IN the War Department who was taken
TO the Casualty Hospital from -Four
teenth and East Capitol streets at .
o'clock this morning unconscious, is not
in as serious condition as was at first
supposed. His jaw is fractured slightly
ana his head is cut and bruised. The
theory that ne was mUrderousIy as
Saulted in this sparseIy populated part
Of the city was discounted by the police
today.
Captain O'DrisColl had been 20 the
banquet OF the Loyal Legion last night
and left Tor his home after 1 O'clock
lie left a Washington railway electric
car at ths corner of Fifteenth and East
Capitol streets shortly before o'clock
this morning. Later a telephone mes
sage was received by the hospital that
man was lying in the street in al IN
conscious condition.
1t IS thought that Captain O'DriscolI
slipped on the Icy pavement and the
injuries he sustained when ne fell rem
dered him unconscious. His condition
today is materially improved.