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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
MOUNT OLIVE.
Dec. s

Some sickness in our community at present.
 Several of our farmers killed their hogs the past week.
 C. C. Morgan went to Conway last Friday with cotton.
 J. D. Davis, accompanied by Walter Allen, went fishing last week and re- turned with fine lot of fish.
 G. w. Weatherly carried cotton to Conway last week.
 N. J. Henderson and wife visited A Stephens and family near Vilonia Sun day.
 Mrs. A. C. Wilkerson of Beryl visited in our community last Sunday.
 B. F. Reddick carried fine load of hogs to Conway last week.
 N. l. Henderson has remodeled part of his residence, which adds much to its looks.
 J. l.. Hevington visited near Saltillo yesterday.
 Miss Boeman of Chadwick, who has been visiting her daughter at this place for the past few days, returned home Saturday
 The writer has been on the sick list for the past few days but is better at this writing.
 Henry Lock visited in Beryl commun- ity last Saturday. Dec.S.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
QUITMAN.

The public school at this place opened last Monday morning with an enroll ment of 2Io, 40 of whom are boarding students. We have one of the best schools of its kind in the state and we invite all young men and young women who expect to attend a school Of our kind to come to this town.
 Black Bros, the dentists from Heber, are in town doing some deutist work. They will remain here for a while. g l. M. Eavins has sold his stock in Dawes Bros. store to c. w. Phillips. MT. Eavins expects to go to Texas.
 Dr. Allison of Bee Branch is contem- plating moving to this place.
 Street Commissioner, ]. H. Ward has been doing some much needed work on the streets of this town.
 At mass meeting of the citizens of this place at the town hall last Monday night, the following resolutions were passed:-Be it resolved that the citizens of Quitman will attempt to raise bonus of S5ooo, provided, that the M. and N. A railroad company extend line through this place and establish a sta ton here.
 w. w. Albright, the station preacher of this place for the coming conference year, preached his first sermon at the Methodist church Sunday morning to a good crowd
 w. M. Owen, the R. F. D. carrier of Greenbrier route number I, was in town last night. Dec. s
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
HAMLET.

This is fine hog killing weather and lots of people in this community are taking advantage of it.
 Most pc ople here are through picking cotton.
 There was singing at J. R. Holmes Sunday night.
 Frank Paul went to Conway today.
 Nal Jones moved his family from near Conway, to the old Dunaway place near here Monday.
 Ed Cooks new residence is nearing completion.
 School is progressing nicely under the careful management of Prof. Bull lion
 Mrs. Jim Jones was quite sick Sunday.
 Cleve Naylor, who left for Heber last Tuesday morning, returned the same evening and reports the town on a boom.
 Will Hazel and mother went to Con way today. Dee. g..
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
CENTER POINT.
Dec. Q.
Ifnir and cnnl

Fair and cool.
 Health good and plenty 10 eat and wood to make a fire.
 School opened here Tuesday morning with John Walter Sowell as teacher. There were 37 scholars and II patrons present. Talks were made in the inter est of the school by w. P. Berry, Allen White, G. D.. Sowell and Ed Emison.
 Born to Thomas Bass and wife, fine boy.
 K. T. Montgomery and wife passed through here Saturday for Fl Paso to see her brother, J. T. Booth, who will leave in few days for southern Texas.
 The following officers were elected in the Fl Paso lodge of F. & A. M. last Saturday:-Allen White, w. M.; John Vanfelt, B. w.; C. E. Bush, J. w.; ]. w. Riley, secretary; P. M. Doyle, treasurer Bud Sullivan, tyler.
 George Brown has moved back from Little Rock to his farm.
 Rev. H. F. Harvey was married on Thanksgiving day.
 Lafayette Gunter has moved to the John Simpson place near Beryl. Dec g.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
PLEASANT VALLEY.

We'll, the weather is mighty cold and everybody is killing hog or two.
 Caste Keathley has taken up his work as assistant teacher in the free school here.
 R. R. Brady has had bran new din ing room pt tuo his house, which adds very much to its convenience.
 Little Violet, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Burton, has been very sick this week.
 The P. V. P. s. literary society will give an entertainment at the school house, Friday night before Christmas. Everybody is invited to come and share the enjoyment with us.
 A musical entertainment was had at w. ]. Wanslee's Saturday night. A large crowd was in attendance and "sweets" were passed around and every 0 ne had such nice time that, when ths hour came to go home, they were all sorry to leave.
 Miss Altha McWharta and Ida Harlan visited friends and relatives at Bristol Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Ruby Munns, Lizzie Gist, Mary and Bernice Graham visited MT. and Mrs. O. A. Graham.
 Otho Dist of Little Rock visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
 Prof. Henry Langford, who is teach ing school at Mt. Olive, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
 Rev. Ward Burton and wife have a fine young man at their house now.
 Dr. Reynolds has very fine lemon tree about five feet tall, which bore one dozen lemons this spring, some of them being nearly four inches in di- ameter and very fine ill flavor. Who is going to beat Pleasant Valley?
 Bedford Burton and wife spent Satur- day night with MT. Wanslee and family.
 Dec &
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

mother, two brothers and two sist CTS and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Brother Clarence Dawson of Conway conducted the services.
 Mrs. Ledrick is quite sick.
 Mrs. Cribbs of Little Rock passed through May flower Monday going out to her farm on the river.
 Dr. Martin was in Mayfower Monday He says that he thinks there will be no trouble i'll getting the levee district formed since the overflow on the river.
 Our school is progressing nicely with MT. H. II. Milton as teacher.
 Little Floyd Martin was out Sunday with some other boys and limb from a tree they were cutting down struck him in the back and hurt him very badly No bones were broken but many bruises were inflicted. Dec. S.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
DAMASCUS.

Mir Bartlett and son, Albert, of the gin and mill firm of Yancey & Barrett, have gone to Little Rock to get some repair work done on their machinery.
 M. B. Marchant made business trip to Settlement last week.
 Thad Privit has sold his town proper ty to C. F. Gordon and will leave in a few days for Collins county, Texas, where he expects to make his home.
 M. B. Marchant has bought the real property of William Colley, } miles north of town; consideration, $500 cash.
 Damascus high school is still increas- ing in numbers every week and both teachers and pupils are doing some good work.
 No sickness has been reported in the communi'g this week.
 Hog are still dying in this community from the effects of cholera. Dec. 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

In all probability Judge Trieber will tomorrow hear the application of the Jonesboro, Lake City x Eastern railroad for all injunction against the tariff of the railroad commission. This railroad has been on the list of those charging the rough material rate which it now wants removed, though it YVES placed upon that list at its own re- quest.
 Two railroads of Arkansas the Missouri x North Arkansas, and the Louisiana & Arkansas refuse to apply for injunction against the commission rates. They asked to be freed from the joint tariff agreement, and this was done, and they are satisfied with the commis- sion's S rates.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
LOCAL NOTES.

Xmas candies Piercey x Sons. It
 Dill pickles at Piercey & Sons. It
 Virgil Hinkle was in Mayflower yesterday.
 I. w. White is spending the day in Little Rock.
 A fresh keg of bulk olives at Piercey & Sons. It
 w. ]. Bryant went to Little Rock yesterday.
 A fresh barrel of cranberries at Piercey X Sons. It
 A. C. Wooerome of Greenbrier is ill the city today.
 Judge P. H. Prince is in Plum erville on business.
 H. F. Buhler went to Little Rock this morning.
 Mrs. w. B. Hines is visiting at Little Rock for few days.
 Highest market prices paid for hides. E. PREACHER.
 If you want something good ill the olive line see Piercey x Sons. It A large assortment of Christmas post cards and booklets at Free mans. o-t ID. Martin of Martinville passed through here yesterday enroute to Little Rock.
 Order your Xmas photos now at Lemons Studio. Good work guaranteed.
 Miss Hattie Beck of Forrest City is visiting the family of c. H. Rob inette in this city.
 Judge w. H. Duncan makes an attractive real estate proposition in today's Daily. Read his ad.
 Dry I6-inch block wood, s. sol per cord delivered. Leave orders at meet market. E. PREACHER.
 w. A. Isgrig returned to Little Rock this morning after pleasant visit with his family in this city. WANTED-At once, fat beef cattle and fat hogs.
 E. PREACHER.
 No prayer meeting will be held at the Methodist church tonight on account of the revival meeting at the Presbyterian church.
 Mrs. G. w. Hines and little daughter, Juanita, have returned to their home at Bonneville after a visit of several days in this city.
 Superintendent w. J. Murphy of this railroad division passed through Conway this morning on the way to his headquarters at Van Buren.
 John C. Stovall, B, and Missie Allen, IS, Conway, were granted license to marry by County Clerk J. H. Bailey late yesterday afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

I. M. Walters of Beckett School house was pleasant caller at our office this morning. "The Log Cabin Democrat is the best county paper I ever saw" he said, as he paid his subscription over a year in advance, "and l am not the only one who has this opinion. l have heard many of my neighbors say you are certainly getting out a splendid paper. '
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09
MAYFLOWER.

Mrs. Frankie Applewhite, formerly Miss Frankie Dickens, died Friday night at Fourche, and was brought here Sunday and laid to rest in the May flower cemetery. She is survived by a
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

that he leave the state, never to re- turn, and if he again takes the mo- ton he must be hanged to save the world, let the steps to secure legal execution be taken in another state. With the personal entreaty of Secretary of State Lud- wig and Commissioner Tucker be- hind the movement for a pardon for Skaggs, he will probably be at liberty within a short time after Gov. Pindall returns from Washing ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

Three members of the state cap- itol commission, John B. McCaleb, Batesville; R. w. LcFarlane, Greenwood; andJ. M. Flenniken, of Camden, Leyhman Kay secre- tary of the board is also in the city and it is expected meeting will be held today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

James Goodman, 22, and Jamie Castleberry, IS, colored, of Gleason obtained license to wed today, and were married at the courthours by Rev. J. R. Giddens.
 D-SaIeSnen to sell Our 6Uaranfeed Oils and Paints. Experience unneceS= sary. Extremely profitable offer to right party. The GLEN REFINING Company, CIeVeIand, ohio. It
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

The I5o bales of cotton on hand was sold by the penitentiary board yesterday afternoon for 10 cents per pound. The cotton sold to P. P. Byrd by Attornny General Kirby, who secured mere than the market price.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-09

The first supply of the Red Cross Christmas stamps has been receiv- ed in Little Rock, and thousands of them are being used on letters of individuals and business concerns of Little Rock who are doing this much to aid the national fight against tuberculosis. The stamps are of very neat design, being some what larger than an ordinary stamp with a holly wreath with a red cross and Merry Christmas in- side. The stamps are supplied by the different stores of the city, and thousands will be used here in or der to contribute as largely to the movement as possible.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
BROKE THE RECORD
FOR BRUTALITY
John Randall Drove His Wife Through
the Snow, Beating Her With
Club Until She Dropped Dead

Asheville, y. G.. Feb. John Ran
dali. who was arrested last week and
lodged in Jail at Marshall, for the MUIR
der of his wife. has been taken to
Asheville for safe-keeping. The sheriff
feared an attempt to lynch the pris-
oner at Marshall. Sheriff Cole who.
with Deputy Sheriff Sprinkles. brought
Randall here. becoming convinced after
his arrival that his prisoner might not
take him farther west, and took hir,
to Waynesville.
The crime with which Randall is
charged was one of the most brutal
ever committed in this section of the
country. Randall. with his wife and
three sons. lived at Barnard. Madison
county. There had been some disagree
ment between the husband and wife.
after which Randall left and went to
Marshall. Mrs. Randall. fearing vio-
lence when her husband returned. left
the house and went to abe home Of rel
ativeS, some two miles away. CDOn
his return home and finding that his
wife was at the home of her uncle.
Randall at once started after her. After
forcing an entrance into the house
where his wife was. he beat her Sc
verely. in spite of the protests of her
aged uncle, who was threatened with
death If he interfered.
Randall then compelled his wife to
start with him for their home, beat
ing her almost continually with a club
while he drove her before him. In
several places the snow on the ground
was stained with blood, showing where
the woman had been knocked down
and then dragged to her feet again.
Within few hundred yards OF her
home, Mrs. Randall fell. with her skull
fractured in two places, her head being
crushed in and her face beaten almost
beyond recognition.
When Randall returned home alone
his sons feared that their mother had
been foulIy dealt with and at once
started after hex. They found her ly-
ing in the snow a few hundred yards
from the house Sheriff Cole was noti-
fed and pending the arrival the boys
kept their father under surveillance all
night. The next morning Randall was
taken to Marshall and lodged in Jail.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
IDEAS ACQUITTED
ExTampa Jailer Justified for Shooting
an Unarmed Negro

Not guilty was the verdict brought
in by the jury in the Deas murder trial
yesterday afternoon. The eX-aSSis-
tant jailcr was Immediately surround
cd by a circle of friends who conS-at-
ulated him warmly. The case went
TO the jury shortly after noon and it
took only short time to reach 4 le-
ciSiOn freeing Deas. Closing addresses
were made yesterday morning. hy Cot.
by States Attorney H. s. Phillips for
the state. The defendant was ably rep
resented by Attorneys Sam FLETCHER.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CURED

One who suffer; from chronic con-
StipatiOn is in danger of many serious
ailments. OrinOS Laxative Fruit Syr-
up cures chronic constipation as it
aids digestion and stint lateS the liver
and bowels. restoring the natural ac-
ton of these organs. Commence TAX
ing it today and you will feel better
at once. OrinO Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauSeate or grippe and is very
pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes
Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17

Robt. McNamee. r. +. J.. Chancev aud
H. e Rowden The defense was made
on the ground that Charlie StrOn". tie
negro killed by DeaS. had made cor
tain threats against Deas and ut the
time that Deas killed the negro he had
made Il motion toward his hip pocket
as if to get a pistol. the fact afterward
developing. however that the negro
WAS Tampa Times. 10th.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
IF YOU KNEW

The merits of the TeNas Wonder. you
would never suffer from kidney. blad-
der or rheumatic trouble. 81 bottle two
months treatment Sold by druggists
OF by mail. Send for testimonials. DR.
E w. Hall. 1926 Olive street, St. Louis
Missouri.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
TORPEDO BOATS ~
At TAlCAhUANo1

TalcahuanO: Chile. Feb. 1.-THE.
american torpedo boat fiotilla arrived
here yesterday, taking about six and q
half days for the passage from Punta
Arenas
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
Bio Railroad Washout

F'olcy'S Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels the
cold from the system as it is mildly
laxative. 1t is guaranteed. The gem
uine is in the yellow package Sold
by all dealers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
IA GRIPPE AND PNEUMONIA

Foleys Honey and Tar cures la
grippe, coughs and prevents pneumo-
mia. Refuse any but the genuine in the
yellow package. Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17

WANTED-Student nurses at the
Marion County Hospital. Reply by
letter or in person to w. v. Newsom,
N. D., secretary, Ocala, Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
RAGING RIVERS ARE RAMPANT
The Winter Rains Have SweIIed the
Alabama, Ohio, Maumee and
Tennessee to Inland

FLOODS
Pittsburg. Feb. l6.-TOledO reports
that the Maumee river has reached the
food stage causing great damage to the
easements Of business houses. An ice
gorge formed below the city and if it
holds considerable damage will result.
Pittsburg reports show the danger
mark OF % feet was passed at noon
yesterday with the exception of a
thirty foot stage by morning.
The water had reached the stage Of
rs feet at 10 o'clock last night. The
lowlands OF Greater Pittsburg are sub
merged, railroads and street car lines
are crippled. and a great number Of
families were compelled to move their
household goods to the upper stories.
Policemen on the north side of Pitts
burg are patrolling their beats in
skiffs
Above the Danger Line at Knoxville
Knoxville, Feb. l6.-Reports indicate
that the Tennessee river is expected to
reach fifteen feet above low water
mark by morning. and this morning it
Smaller streams are still rising.
Alabama Farms in Danger
Atlanta, Feb 16.-The Alabama riv-
er is rising rapidly and farmers are
busy hedging against the overflow that
seems inevitable. AS the lands along
the shores is AL low and ground has
been broken for new crops, heavy loss
is expected.
Big Railroad Washout
Cincinnati. Feb. 16.-FlOOd conditions
prevail at various points on the Ohio
river and tributaries with the expec-
tation of the danger line being passed
within few days. Damage is being
reported from Springfield. Dayton
Hamilton. and upper points. over half
u mile of the track Of the Big Four
railroad near Harrison slid into White
water river. tying up traffic in this
section. The lower part of Harrison is
under water and several families were
compelled To move.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-17
SEAMEN WITH
NERVES OF STEEL
Have Volunteered to Stand in the
Florida's Turret When II Receives
the Blow of q 12-lneh Shell

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE navy de-
partInent has under consideration
probably the most startling test Of the
penetrating power OF shells. and the
resisting power of armOr that ever has
been tried in any of the worlds navies.
The proposition is simple. 1t is to
have the monitor Arkansas now being
prepared for the test. fire l2-inch
shell, weighing $50 pounds from a six
ty-ton gun a distance Of two miles and
have it strike the turret OF the Arkan-
sas' sister ship, the Florida, which is
being placed in readiness for the trial.
The astounding part Of the test is the
proposition to have in the turret of
the Florida at the time Of the impact
question of having q crew iii the turret
was discussed at length in the navy
department Saturday. All paper
figures. all statistics so far as weight of
metal thrown, heat generated by i'm
pact, resistance power Of armOr, and
other details would indicate that the
men in the turret would come out :,afe
except for the shock.
A Volunteer Crew
OF course there is no record i'm ex-
istence of monitor. the turret pro-
tected by an eleven inch armor plate.
being struck plumb by a twelve-inch
shell of $50 pounds weight. All figures
are purely theoretical. but the belief is
that volunteer crew can be secured to
remain in the turret at the time of the
impact.
OF course the possibility of missing
is infinitely small All shots are now
fired with machine precision. The shell
will doubtless land just where aimed
for and IL the theory Of the naval ex-
perts holds good. it will be DETECTED
and the earrAk lift pnAnjured.
Admiral Mason. CHIEF Of the bureau
OF ordnance. and Lieutenant Command
er Zellers discussed the matter at
length. The first plan was to place
IL dogs or pigs in the turret and see
the effect on them, but the proposition
of a volunteer crew is now under ad-
visement.
Eyes Of World Watching
Naval attaches from all parts of the
world have heard of the test and are
anxiously scrambling for an OppOrtun-
ity TO witness it, but the department
has declined all applications; in fact.
it is said the test will be made far out
at sea so that observations and deduc-
tons by foreign powers cannot be
made.
So great is the lighting spirit of the
navy and SO courageous the men Of
the line that already news OF the pro-
posed test has leaked out and a volun-
teer crew Is ready
An odd thing in connection with this
is said to be the desire on the part of
the turretmen of the Florida, the ones
to be shot at, to be allowed to return
the compliment and have a whack at
the turret of the Arkansas.
The chiefs i'm charge of the record
breaking work have been instructed -
say nothing to the press and for the
special reason that the result of it is
to be kept solely for the information
of the United States navy.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01

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"Then ons day with ME Is not worth
those many days Of fiardsr" she asst
ed IN pretended establishment
.Ask yourself why those many days
would be doubly empty" he said, SO
seriously that the pointless game be-
gan to confuse her.
"Then"rshe turned lightly from I'M
certain ground-''then perhaps we had
better be about that matter Of the cup
you prize 80 highly. Are you ready,
MIR. Siward? There is much to be
killed yet. including time, you know"
II am not sure" he reflected, lust
exactly what l should ask Of you If
you insist on taking away"-he turned
and looked about him through the
burnt gold foliage-"if you took away
all this out Of my life."
81 shall not take 1t, because ! have
nothing in exchange to offer, you say"
she answered imprudently.
~ did not say SO" he retorted.
/ ''You did, reminding me that the
court is already engaged for a con-
tinuous performance"
WAS it necessary to remind your
he asked, with deliberate malice.
She flushed up, vexed, silent, then
looked directly at him with beautiful
hostile eyes. what do you mean, Mr.
Siward? Are you taking our harm
less, idle badinage as warrant for an
intimacy unwarrantedY
"Have offendedT he asked, SO
impassively that fash Of resentment
brought her to her feet, angry and self
possessed.
..How far have we to goT' she asked
quietly.
He rose to his feet, turned, hailine
| the keeper, repeating the question. And
at the answer they both started for
ward, the dog ranging ahead through
q dense growth of beech and chestnut
over a high brown ridge, then down
always down along leafy ravine tc
the waters edge-a forest pond set II
the gorgeous foliage Of ripening naples
81 don't see," said Sylvia Impatient
ly, chow we are going to obey instruc
lions and go straight ahead. There
must be a stupid boat somewhere
But the game laden keeper shook bis
head, pulled up his hip boots, and
pointed out line Of alder poles set II
the water to mark crossing.
Gam expected to wade?' asked the
girl anxiously.
"This here" observed the keeper, III