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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Common School Fund Is About
100000.

Prof George B. Cook, superintend-
ent of public instruction, estimates
that the common school fund to be
apportioned to the schools will reach
$1,000,000 He gives as his reason
that the levy this year is one more
mill than was levied last year, at
which time $677,O00 was paid into the
state treasury by the collectors of the
various counties. There were $4,000
children reported in the last school
census, which made the per capita
S1.27. This year the per capita will
be nearly 81, according to Professor
Cook.
Reports of the county examiners are
now beginning to come in, and all
must be received by the superintend-
ent of public instruction before
August 10, because the information
as to enumeration must be tabulated
for the use of the State Board of
Common School Commissioners,
which meets September l to appor-
ton the fund among the various
schools, and this leaves but twenty
days in which to do the work.
1t is believed that the enumeration
this year will show increases over
last, but the per capita will also be
much larger.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Penslon Increase Likely.

From present indication there will
be an increase in pensions to be
granted by the state pension board at
its meeting this year. There are now
more than 5000 pensioners ON the
books, more than 100 from each of the
IS counties, and there are few who
will be disqualified, and there are
others who, for some reason, failed
10 make the proper showing in their
lest application, who are this year
filing corrected papers.
At the last session of the legisla-
ture an increase of a fourth of mill
was made in the pension levy, and it
was hoped at the time that the in
crease was made that it would pay
dollar for dollar upon the pensions
allowed by the board, but this Will
scarcely by the case, according TO
those who are interested in the mat
ter. The increase in the number OF
petitioners will offset considerable OF
the increase in the amount received
from the levy, and it is estimated that
there will be a considerable increase
in the apportionment this year, but
that it will not reach par.
The clerks of the various counties
are now forwarding to the office OF
State Auditor Moore the certificates of
old pensioners, showing the pension
ers are living and not able to support
themselves, and Earle w. Hodges,
state printing clerk, is engaged in pre-
pairing these for revision by the State
Pension Board which will meet IN
September.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
SAVAGE FLING AT AUDIENCE.
Inebriated Orator Resented Disapprov.
al of His Condition.

Like many a statesman Of the
past" said Senator Beverage, "he
drank too much. And one Fourth OF
July morning, on a platform hung
with flags and flowers before tho
courthouse of country town, facing
an audience of farmers and their fam
lilies that had come from miles around,
the statesman arose to deliver the In
dependence day Grafton in slightly
intoxicated state.
He was not incapable Of an ora
ton, but his unsteady gait, his flushed
face and disordered attire spoke i'll
of him, and the audience Kissed.
"He held up his hand. They were
silent Then he laughed scornfully
and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, when a
statesman Of my prominence consents
to appear in such a little, one-horse
town as this, he must be either drunk
or crazy. prefer to be considered an
inebriate. Washington Star.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
State Capital Notes
Boil WeeviI Found Near Little Rock

Boil WeeviI Found Near Little Rock.
What is believed to be one of the
largest boil weevils that has come
under the observation of the state
agricultural department was left at
that Office Saturday by c. W. Turbe-
vile of No. 1924 Izard street The
weevil was found in an orchard not
far from his place.
The two sons of Mr.. Turbeville dis
covered the insect in a basket of
plums they had gathered in a field
on Fourche about quarter of a mile
from their residence. It is believed
the weevi had been feeding on the
plums in the FOurche orchard It is
nearly twice the size Of the ordinary
cotton boil wcevil, ana for this reason
it was suspected at first that it must
be of another species, but closely re-
lated to the dreaded cotton WeeNil
It's actions and movements were i'll
every respect similar to those of the
weeyil The wings and sharp-pointed
bill correspond exactly to those of the
other, and in addition to this there
was a tiny gray streak down its back
similar to the one found on the backs
of the cotton boil weevil
At first William Slca4ard. deputy
commissioner of agriculture and Joe
NJ Moore, fertilizer inspector of the
department, had their doubts as TO its
being a ger-uine boil weevil 1t was
the size of the insect that caused the
two officials to hesitate in pronounc-
ing it a cotton boil weevil Placing
it under a magnifying glass, these
doubts were removed and both de-
clared it to be a boil weevil and the
largest they had ever seen.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
LYDIA e. PsNKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

For proof of this statement read
the following letters.
Mrs. Barbara Base, of Kingman,
Kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
"For eight years l suffered from the
most severe form of female troubles and
was told that an operation was my only
hope of recovery. l wrote Mrs Pinkham
for advice, and took Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and it has saved
my life and made me well woman"
Mrs. Arthur r. House, of Church
Road, MoorestoWn. n. j., writes:
81 feel it is my duty to let people
know what Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has done for me. I
suffered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
operation was necessary. My husband
objected az urged me to try Lydia
E. PiniAa etab BILE Compound,
and to-day d.. - { strong"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Treasurer Holds School Fund.

"In reply to query by S. B. Cotton
Of Marshall, Attorney General Will
liam F. Kirby has rendered an opinion
to the effect that the school funds
of county are to be held by the
treasurer Of the county and paid out
by him upon lawful warrants drawn
by the school board for legitimate ex-
penses Of the district, and that a war
rant drawn for deposit" need not be
honored by the treasurer. The at
torney generals opinion is that the
treasurer of the county is the right
full custodian of the funds of the coun-
ty, and that should this fund be de-
posted to the credit of the school
board, to be used by it as it became
necessary, the money would not be in
his custody.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
REGULAR Burial Place.

A well-known English bishop some
time since lost his third wife. A cler-
gyman who had known the first wife
returned from Africa and wanted to
see the grave. He called at the cathe-
dral and saw the verger.
Can you tell me where the bishops
wife is buried?"
We'll, sir" replied the verger. II
don't know for certain, but he mostly
buries EN- at Brompton."
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Two Hurt by Train.

While driving across the Rock
Island tracks at the Arch street cross
ing Monday, w. d. Perry and son,
Leon, of Ironton, nine miles south of
Little Rock, failed to hear the ap-
proach of the Hot Springs-Memphis
train and the engine struck the
wagon, injuring both occupants. The
father sustained a fracture of the
right collar bone and the son was
bruised, but not seriously They were
put on the train and brought to rhe
Choctaw station, whence they were
taken to st. Vincent's Infirmary.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Names Drainage Delegates.

Governor Pindall has appointed the
three remaining delegates TO the Irri-
CATION Congress to be held at Albu-
querque, n NJ, September 20 to
October 8, as follows: George B.
Pugh, Little Rock; Joe p. Eagle, Lon
oke; Senator A F. Yopp, Hazen.
Governor Pindall will accompany
the delegation and will render what
ever aid possible TO the organization,
but may deliver an address to the
effect that Arkansas needs drainage
rather than irrigation.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Land Sales Not Reported.

The clerks of eight counties in Ar
kansas have failed thus far to report
the lands sold for taxes in 1905 to l..
L. Coffman, state land commissioner,
as they are required to do under the
law The list of forfeited lands from
II counties have been filed with Com
missioner Coffman, but he cannot
complete his lists until those from the
eight remaining counties are received.
The counties from which lists have
not been received are Sebastian,
Prairie, Searcy, Desha, Newton, Dali
las, Clay and Clark.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Fisherman Fined $50.

William Brooks was fined $50 and
.osts in Justice e. H. Sanders court
for fishing in the river above the
Barring Cross bridge, at the mouth OF
Worthen bayou with a hoop net hay
ing a mesh of unlawful size. His
mesh measured 8 IL inches, whereas
the law requires one of 4 inches John
Serio, an Italian fisherman, was the
principal prosecuting witness in the
case, and after the hearing he was
arrested on the same charge.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Pardon Granted.

Tom Norwood, convicted in the
White county circuit court at the July
$500 term on a charge of burglary
and grand larceny and sentenced to
four years in the penitentiary, has
been granted a pardon by Governor
Pindall The pardon was granted at
the request of the prosecuting at
torney of the district, who wanted
Norwood as a witness in several inn
portant criminal cases.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
FACTS FOR SILK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
It Does II.

The remedy that cured your mother
and your father Of chills twenty years
ago is sure good enough to cure
you and your kids at the present time.
Cheatham's Chill Tonic did it and will
still do it. It's guaranteed.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

Mrs. Calder (reading an ADJ
Shopping by mail, How ridiculous!'
Mrs. Ascum-Why SO?
Mrs. Gadder-Why, how can one
shop by mail? You can only buy things
by mail.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Rev. A. c. Millar to Report July 80.

Rev. A. c. Millar to Report July 80.
The Board of Commissioners OF the
state penitentiary held an informal
meeting Tuesday at which Rev. a. c.
Millar was present to arrange for an
official meeting of the board at which
The latter would be given an oppor-
tunity to present his report of the
investigation he has made regarding
conditions at the state convict farm
in Lincoln county. There were pres
ent at the meeting Governor Pindall,
Attorney General w. +. Kirby, Secre-
tary of States O. C. Ludwig and Com
missioner Guy b. Tucker. 1t was the
expressed desire OF those present that
Dr.. Millar should not make his re-
port except at a time when every
member of the board should be pres
emit The only absent member was
State Auditor A Z. Moore. president
of the board. who is detained at his
home at Enders, Faulkner county,
ON account OF the sickness of one of,
the members of his family.
1t was announced that Dr. Moore
would be able to attend a meeting of
the board July 30, at which time it
was agreed the meeting should be
held and that DR. Miller should file
his report DR.. Millar volunteered his
services to continue his Investigations
so as to embrace the several convict
camps in the state. but as there had
been no complaint of the management
of these camps or the treatment of
the prisoners employed in them, no
action was taken upon the suggestion
None of the members of the board
questioned Dr. Millar regarding the
nature of his report. All preferred
that he keep all matters relating
thereto to himself until the full meet
ing of the board on July 30.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
The Wife Did 1t All.

Hewitt-Couldnt you get the per-
son you called up by telephone?
Jewett-Oh, yes.
Hewitt-But l didn't hear you say
anything.
Jewett-It was my wife I called.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Sentence COMMITTED.

Acting Governor Pindall has lessen
ed the term of Imprisonment of Rich
ard Robbins of Sebastian county by
ten months Robbins was sent up
from Sebastian county for four years.
on charges of burglary and grand
larceny
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
State Normal School Expenses $66, 500

State superintendent George B.
Cook has completed his estimates Of
the approximate cost of the building
and equipment of the State Normal
School at Conway and of its running
expenses for the first year of it's
operation, all of which will come with
in the amount of the appropriation
and the donations, leaving a margin.
uneXpended, of about $1,700
There were two donations to the
school, one from Conway amounting
TO Sol. 1913, and one of 81 500 from the
Peabody Board which, with the legis
lative appropriation, makes a total of
$66, The Peabody donation of
$500 is for the payment of the salary
Of teacher of agriculture
Superintendent Cook estimates the
aggregate expenses will be as follows:
Building, 50,602. 80; expense of facul-
ty, $11,010; general expenses, $4,0S7.-
20; expenses of board meetings for
year, $500 The total expense, $66,500,
leaving an approximate balance of
about $1,000
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

If there is any one thing that a
woman breads more than another it
is a surgical operation.
We can state without fear of a
contradiction that there are hun
dreds, yes, thousands, of operations
performed upon women in our hos
pitfalls which are entirely unneces-
sarY and many have been avoided by
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

The eyes of a man looking for a
wife rest longer on the girl who can
manufacture pie than on one whose
long suit is piano humping.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
A Sample p?

Il found a hardwood splinter in this
JAM"
Hum. I've often heard Of these
forest preserves"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

Aliens FOot-Ease, Powder
For swollen sweating feet. Gives instant relief The
orig nal powder for the feet. Csc at all Druggists
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces IN
nammaion, aays pain, cures wind collie 2Sc bottle
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYST

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESs
CHILL TONIC. You know what you taking
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle
showing is simply Quinine and Iron in tastelesa
form, and tho most etfectual form. For grown
people and children. Soc.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

FITS, ST Vitus' Dance ana Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by Dr. Hines Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise. Dr.
H. H Kline, Id. 93l Arch Street. Philadel phis Pa
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
Your Druggist Will Tell You

That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes,
Soothes Eye Pain and Sells for SOC.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30
capudine Cures INDIGESTION Pains,

Sour stomach and heartburn no matter
from what cause. Gives immediate relief
Prescribed by physicians because it IL
pure and effective. Trial bottle 10c Regu-
lar size Csc and SOC at all druggists.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

The right kind Of q doctor leaves
we'll enough alone.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

The fear Of death is never strong
in him who has learned how to live.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

When money begins to talk people
sit up and take notice.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

A two-faced woman Is more danger
Gus than a bare-faced lie.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-30

Msyor-Frank r. Robins.
Recorder-Opie Hartje.
Treasurer-W. ]. wilkins.
Aldermen-First ward, Leo SchwarH and L.
c. Holman; second ward, w. W. Martin and c.
H. Newburn; third ward, Bruce 7. Bullion and
K. b. McCulloch.
City Council meets second and fourth Tuesday
nights in each month.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-08-13

A Withholding man rushed into a
dentists Office. nearly upsetting the
butler at the door.
DO you give gas heref" asked the
newcomer
I'VE do" replied the dentist
Does II put fellow 10 sleepy"
1T does"
Sound sleep. so you can't wake
him up9"
Yes"
you could break his jaw or black
his eye and he wouldn't feel it7'
He would know nothing about IT,"
How long does he sieepg"
About minute. or probably little
less"
4 expect that's long enough. Got
Il all ready for fellow 70 fakeg"
Yes: take a seat In this chair and
show me your tooth.
Tooth nothing." said the excited
caller. beginning rapidly 10 remove
his coat and vest. Il want you 70 pull
porous plaster on my back"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-08-13

a.
II always has been and always VIII
be true that scientists can but point
the way aud practical men must dem
onsfrate in a practical way all new
Developments along the line Of Inn
provemenf IN agricultural and breed
Ing problems. our experiment stations
are doing excellent work and are not
only introducing new ideas. but are
also oondemning practices that were
considered good by those who thought
they were right but had no way OF
demonstrating their propositions. Prac-
deal men should be slow 70 discredit
the work OF these institutions and
should work in harmony with them Tor
the general upllft OF the cause pa.rh
they are all trying to better. The ac-
cesslblllty OF the work done at these
stations makes Il easy for every one
20 keep IN close touch with the work
being done. The bulletins issued are
checrfuliy sent to all who viii apply
for them without cost TO the recipient.
40 that there "a no excuse for any one
not knowing just what is being done
By these hard-worising scientists who
are always glad to spread the news
OF new discoveries or new ideas II
you are not getting these bulletins regu-
larly from your own experiment sta.
ton II Ia your own fault.-National
stockman and Farmer
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-08-13

story of an Amateur Ponitryman-
About the most sensible fand
might add. also, the most profitable
beginning ever saw made In the poui-
try business was by a young clerk VINO
lived IN the suburbs Of a nearby city
lie sustained severe attack OF the
hen fever" and. as Is the usual occur
renee, became enthnsed over the "enor-
nous profits 10 be made with poultry
He did not. however. allow MS
enthusiasm 10 get the best OF the Del
ter judgment. and cause him 20 resign
his cIerksliip and Immediately embark
In the poultry business on more OF
less extended scale. as has 30 frequent
~ occurred: but. instead. be held on 10
his clerksLip. fixed up good. COMFORT
able little house on back lot. bought
a dozen STANDARDIZED hens ana
rooster al dollar a head. OF neigh
boring fancler. and thus made ms
start.
This was early in the spring; during
the spring and summer be furnished
the family table with eggs and chick
ems. and. besides, Matched and raised
something like hundred young CHICKS.
Out OF these he retained twenty-five OF
the best pullets for breeders. and. OF
course. M The same time enlarging his
house room: and 80. by the next sprine'
we ind that his business has. from nat
ural causes. trlpled itself. and all this
time our friend has been steadily ana
rapidly gaining In practical knowledge
Of the business.
This natural increase continued Tor
another year OF two. and by this ume
be had his business so firmly establish
ed on a paying basis that ne was JUST
iied In buying a small farm out al me
edge Of town. and then and there De-
coming a rull-nedged poultryman. max
ing this his exclusive occupation
Speaking OF profits. be recently told
me that he scarcely managed 10 meet
expenses the first year, the second
year he slightly more than kept even,
while subsequent years have not failed
10 show nice little sum on the right
side Of the ledser.-outing.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-08-13

AS result sof plans which have
been matured by Secretary James VII
son Of the department of agriculture,
there win be established shortly In his
department at Washington a denatured
alcohol school. This will include a
small but complete distilling outfit, in.
Guiding watts. worms engines and other
necessary apparatus. while 1t win be
the aim OF the secretary and his spe-
cialists 10 give practical demonstra-
ton OF what denatured alcohol is. how
It is made and FROM what products to
all visitors at Washington who may be
interested In the subject. Dr. II. w.
Wiley. chief chemist Of the depart.
ment, has been assigned to the job.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-08-13

what are you paying for poetry
today" the long-haired man inquired
The editor glanced at the closely
rolled manuscript in the visitors
hands.
"Tn have to consult the janitor. !"
he said. I'VE are not buying heay-
lly at present. Just little now and
then TO accommodate our friends. But
we never buy 1t in less than ten-pound
lots"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-08-13

Marshall Field. Sd. according 70
story nov going the rounds. bids fair
20 become a very cautious business
an old lady in a Lakewood hotel. he
said:
Can you crack nuts ?"
mo. dear. the old lady replied; Il
Lost my teeth ages ago
Then" requested Master Field. en-.
tending Two hands full OF pecans.
please hold these while so and get
some more
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-08-13

The squash bug never lays its egg
on the stem, unless by accident, bui
the under side OF the leaves The egg
are OF dark chestnut color. giobu-ar
In form. and exist in clusters They
may be found by turning up the leaves
when the eggs may be crushed. An
other insect deposits It's eggs on the
stem: this is the borer. The larvae
as soon as Matched. eat into the stem,
and are then difiiculf TO dlslodge. One
OF the most efiectnal remedies against
enemies OF the squash is solution OF
saltpeter. which Is prepared by dis
solving teaspoonful in quart Of
water and sprinkling It over the plant
though sawdust. saturated with tur.
pentlne. is also used on the ground
around each plant with success.