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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Pounding the Preacher.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Hurt moved into their new home on College Avenue yesterday. Last night about forty members of the Bap- tist Church and other friends sur prised them by walking into the house unheralded. Each visitor brought an armful of things from the grocer, and deposited them in the dining room and kitchen. MT. Hurt says that he was so much surprised that he believes he forgot to say Thank you. He wish es the Log Cabin to convey to the friends the heartfelt appreciation of himself and Mrs. Hurt for the many gifts and for the kindness of heart which prompted them.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

Mrs. E. R. James is visiting at Vilonia.
 W. s. Shaw of Hamlet is in the city today.
 Herbert Martin of Martinville is in the city.
 Rev. E. A. Tabor of Little Rock is in the city visiting relatives.
 Mrs. w. l.. Durham has return ed from a visit to Plummerville friends.
 Miss Beulah Holmes and Birdy Nance of Fourche will attend the Normal.
 Mrs. Nora Clements left this morning for visit to relatives at Malvern.
 Mrs. P. B. Haskins left this morning for Little Rock where she will visit for few days.
 Rev. Bob Cook has closed meeting at Perryville and is now at Pleasant Grove, near Aplin.
 Dr. w. T. Mcdonald and daughter were in Conway yester- day en route to Little Rock.
 w. H. Montgomery of Green brier called this morning and sub scribed for the Daily Edition.
 Prof. 0. D. Longstreth and family have moved into their home in the Davies & Garvin addition.
 Mrs. Charles Etzback and child ren of Little Rock are visiting in the city, the guests of MT. and Mrs. Caspar Dunn.
 c. A. Simmons has begun the erection of a nice residence on the lots in the Davies & Garvin ad-
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
ENROLLMENT
 REACHES |3O
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

The enrolment at Hendrix Col lege has reached I3o, according to statement made by President Anderson last night. This is few less than last year at the same time, said the president, but there are two or three facts in this connection that makes the prospects decidedly better. In the first place, the lowest classes of the academy have been abolished and this has forced me to deny admis- sion to 5 or 20 boys who desired to enter these classes. Again, there are a considerable number of students in the city who have de- layed their matriculation, and in addition to this there is large number of students who are teach- ing summer schools and who will enter within the next two or three weeks.
 We have a decidedly larger number of students i'll the college proper, continued President An derson, and fewer in the academy. Every member of last years s junior class has returned and the senior class is composed of ten members, a larger number than for several years y
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
COTTON PICKING GOING ON
State Farm Crop Will Not Exceed Boo
 Bales, Says Superintendent.

Little Rock, Sept. 18.-Cotton picking is now going ahead with rush on the state farm, and 24o convicts are gathering i'll at least 100 pounds day to the convict. The gin at the farm has not been started to going yet, as sufficient cotton has not been picked to keep 1t going. The gin turns out about SO bales per day when running, and Supt. McCook want to get all the sheds full before beginning the ginning. Supt. Pitcock, who has just returned from the farm, says the crop will not exceed 500 bales this year, on account of the sipe water and rains of the spring. The penitentiary board will this year sell the cotton as it is brought in1 without waiting for higher prices, actuated by political motives.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
To Daily Subscribers.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

Many of our Daily subscribers will not want to continue to sub- scribe for the weekly edition, as the matter published in both ot 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 OH 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., 1908-09-24
Certain Results
MANY A CONWAY CITIZEN KNOWS
 How SURE THEY ARE.

Nothing uncertain about the work of Doan's Kidney Pills in Conway. There is pleanty of pos tive proof in this the tettimony ot the citizens. Such evidence should convince the most skeptical sufferer. Read the following statement:
 J. A. Thayer, carpenter of south Conway Ark says: II am firmly convinced that Doan's Kidndy Pills are all they are claimed to be. For nearly two years 1 had a great deal of trouble from my back, it it was very painful for me to make any sudden movement or do or to do any lifting, and often felt so miserable that 1 would have to sit down and rest. was speak ing to an acquaintance one day of my trouble and he advised me to give Doan's Kidney Pills a trial, saying that they would surely cure me. 1 had little faith in the rem edy, but decided to try it and see if I could get relief. procured a box at White sdrug store and be- gan its use. The results were all that could be desired. In a short time my back was as strong as ever and I could do a hard day $ work without the slightest incon- venience.
 For sale by all dealers: Price so cents. Foster Milburn Go. Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan s- and take no other.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Central's Primary Department.
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

In the early part of the summer arrangements were made for se- curing trained kindergarten teacher for the College, but we were disappointed at the last mo- ment. We have an idea that the College ought to keep abreast of the times, if it asks the parents to send their children there. We have therefore perfected plans whereby regular courses in kinder garten, manual training, school drawing and reading under the regular expression teacher, will be installed this year.
 This means work under special ly trained teachers of primary work, art, expression and music. We hope enough parents will ap- preciate the advantages offered to justify us in the expense.
 w. w. RIVERS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
ANCIENT LAND DEEDS FILED
Patents for Land Issued by
 James Monroe
Filed for Record with Recorder Ledbetter to Clear Title to Faulkner County
 Property.
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

Some ancient Conveyances of real estate have just been filed with Recorder A. M. Ledbetter at the court house.
 They consist of copies of five United States patents to Faulkner county land and were filed for rec ord by Banner & Co. to provide the first link in the chain of title to the property.
 Four of the patents were signed by James Monroe and were appar ently issued to soldiers of the war of 1872 as a reward for their ser vices in that struggle. These four instruments are dated from 1921 to 1923 and were issued to the following:
 Robert Gladden., northeast quar- ter section 2I, 5, g.
 Louis Thompson, southeast quarter section 9, 6, IA.
 Wm. w. White, northeast quar- ter section 6, 6, I2.
 Dennis Gahan, southeast quar- ter section 6, 6, I2.
 The fifth patent filed is one is sued by James Buchanan in 1859. It was issued to GiddonS B. M. Simmons and transfers from the government to him 40 acres, the northeast quarter of the southwest ol1arter section 6. 6. I2.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

M. L. Grisham and son are here from Heber today.
 Col. A. V. Swaty of Little Rock is in the city today.
 l.. B. Atkieson is in Little Rock today on business.
 ]. D. Stiensick was in the city from Linder yesterday.
 Col. J. T. Harper of Enola is in the city today on business.
 C. H. Sumption returned from a trip to Kansas City this morning. Mrs. J. M. Ligon left this morn- ing for Little Rock to visit friends. Capt. Robinson, an itinerant
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Dispositions in Spring Park Case.
 FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

Sam Frauenthal returned last night from Heber, where he has been taking depositions in the case of the town of Sugar Loaf Springs against Max Frauenthal and others. The property in liti- gation is the park containing the various springs which have given Heber suuh a reputation as a health resort. The town claims the park as public property while this claim is resisted by the de- fendantS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
GRIFFIN ACCEPTS INVITATION
Will Speak in "Uncle Joe" Can
 non'S District.
Former Union Secretary Will Assist in Ef- fort to Defeat Speaker of the
 House
 FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

Ben l.. Griffin, former secretary of the Farmers Union, this morn- ing received an accepted an invita- ton from the national Democratic committee to deliver ten speeches in the congressional district of Jos eph c. Cannon of Danville, Illi-, nois, speaker of the house of rep resentativeS.
 MT. Griffin will leave early in October to take up the work as- signed him.
 The selection of MT. Griffin for this post is regarded as a high honor, as one of the hardest fights in the entire national political arena is that which is being waged to defeat "Uncle Joe" Cannon, the greatest obstructionist in leg islation affecting the rights of the people who has ever held sway over the national lower house.
 MT. Griffin left this morning to speak at a Union meeting at West fork, Washington county. Next week he will go to Hampstead county on a similar mission. He expects to devote his time in the future to Union lecture work and the editorial policy of his paper, the Arkansas Union Tribune.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24

Arkansas politician, was in Con- way today.
 George A. Freeman has rented the residence used for the Central cottage home last year.
 Percy Peminter came up from Little Rock yesterday evening for a visit to Conway friends.
 Dr. ]. R. Auten of Columbus, Ark, is visiting Dr. w. $. Han- ner and family here today.
 Rev. w. T. Martin has returned to.his home at Leslie after attend ing the opening of Hendrix.
 Mrs. w. Edgar Holman of Lit tie Rock is the guest of MT. and Mrs. L. C. Holman here this week.
 Dr. w. T. Watkins of Lacrosse, Ark. is in the city today and will probably move his family here in few weeks.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Jones of Houston are here today to enter their daughter, Miss Elsie Spore, in Central College.
 Miss Nellie Marshall of Lexing- ton, Mo-, second assistant piano teacher in Central College arrived yesterday evening.
 Miss Bessie Clark, who has been attending a business college at Lit tie Rock, is here to assist her fath- CT in taking some dispositions.
 Ernest Douglass, who has been working for the International liar vester Co.,, at St. Louis, has re- turned to his home in this city.
 S. Boyd left for his home at Les lie this morning after making ar engagements to enter his son, Malt land, in Hendrix for the coming session.
 Mrs. BraCkwell, daughter and grand daughter, of Arlington, Tenn, are visiting at w. A. Gib- bons'. The baby is MT. and Mrs. Gibbons granddaughter.
 Mrs. l.. l.. Smith will make her home with her son-in-law, J. D. Collier, and care for his little children who recently lost their mother.
 In giving the Central College faculty the other day the name of Mrs. Aida Harnwell, teacher of voice, was inadvertently omitted. Mrs. Harnwell has been a mem Der of the faculty for several years.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24

dition recently purchased from Mrs. NJ. F. Hardin.
 Prof. NJ. F. Dickinson, state secretary-treasurer of the Farmers Union, resigned the principalship of the Perryville public schools in order to accept hispresent position, and the board of that place has not yet been able to secure another teacher.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Local Personal
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.
 Joe Leinhart is in Argenta on business today.
 w. c. Russell of Austin is in the city today. H. H. Beekman of Gleason is in the city today.
 Mrs. w. T. Mosley of Morrilton is visiting in the city.
 Raymond Palmer of Republican went to Little Rock today.
 A. T. Rotenberry of Little Rock is visiting in the city today.
 w. A. Wilson of Lollie is a new subscriber to the weekly edition.
 Mrs. ]. F. Fleming of Morrilton is visiting in the city this week.
 E. F. Times is having his resi- dence painted on Conway Boule yard.
 w. w. Honea and son of Beebe visited Oscar Honea and family here yesterday.
 Mrs. F. A. Mabry left this morning for Little Rock where she will visit for few days.
 Roger Weems returned last night from month s visit in Nash vile, Tenn, and other points.
 Miss Eunice Ringgold of Mor- riIton arrived this morning for a visit to relatives and friends in this city.
 Dr. and Mrs w. C. Dunaway are up from Little Rock today.
 F. E. Brown, prosecuting attor- ney of this district returned to his home at Des Arc Wednesday eve ming.
 Rev. w. B. Pinson of Vilonia left this morning for trip in the interest of the Arkansas Holiness College.
 Miss Hettie Kuykendall, who has been visiting in Oklahoma for the past several weeks, has return ed home.
 Miss Beatrice Powell of Beatrice, Tenn, music instructor at the State Normal arrived yesterday evening.
 ]. A. Frisby, wife and daughter of Morrilton have arrived from Morrilton and are located at the Commercial hotel.
 Dr. ]. NJ. Muse and family have moved back to Conway after living several months on his place near Round Mountain.
 Seth Livingston and wife of Milo, Mo-, and Mrs. Myrtle Me Laren of Rockford, III. are visit ing relatives in this city.
 Miss A. c. McIver of Greens boro, N. C., arrived this morning. She will have charge ot the de- partment of history in the State Normal.
 Governor Elect George w. Don aghey and Bruce T. Bullion reached home last night after a few weeks of strenuous campaign ing. MT. Donaghey is we'll pleased with the Democratic majority in this state. He will spend the next few days at home taking things easily.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
CIRCUIT COURT ADJOURNED
Eli Forte Indicted for False
 PretenSeS.
Special Grand Jury Made Final Report this Morning and were Discharg-
 ed by the Court.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

Late yesterday afternoon Judge Eugene Lankford entered an order continuing the trial of J. A. Cart wright until the next January term of the Faulkner circuit court.
 The case was continued on mo- ton of the defendants attorneys, Judge P. H. Prince and George Shaw and it was agreed by the de- fense that a change of venue would not be asked for when the case comes to trial
 In granting the continuance Judge Lankford said he had hoped to finish the hearing of the case this week, but that the grand jury had required one more day to find the indictment than he had antic- ipated. Under the most favorable circumstances he said, both sides could not announce ready before Friday noon and jury could hardly be completed before Satur- day noon. The judge is com pelled to be at De Vall's Bluff for a regular term of court on Monday <, so thai only half day would be left for the trial.
 Cartwright's defense will be in- sanity, according to statement made by Judge Prince this morn- ing. We are concealing noth- ing" said the judge. We do not deny the killing. Cartwright is clearly insane and his act is the act of an insane man. We shall have ample testimony to establish this fact at the forthcoming term of court. ,
 The special session of circuit court adjourned this morning after hearing the final report of the special grand jury impanelled to examine the case against J. w. Cartwright.
 While in session the grand jury also investigated the case against Eli Forte, colored, and this morn ing returned an indictment charg- ing him with obtaining goods un- der false pretenses. Forte is is charged with trading to E. T.. Edwards of this city heifer which did not belong to him in buying a sewing machine from Edwards.
 In it's final report the grand jury stated that they had examined 2I witnesses and found two true bills, both for felony. The jury was discharged with the thanks of the court.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Laundry Business Growing.
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

That Conway would rather pat ronize a home institution than a foreign will be readily shown by the increase in business of the Conway Steam Laundry. The laundry does frst-class work, be- ing much better than some turned out by the large city, laundries.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Normal Students Arriving.
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

A good many students have ar rived in this city during the past few days who will enter the State Normal at its opening next Mon- day, and many more are expected by that date. President Doyne says that the prospects are very fattering for a good attendance on the opening day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Residence Burns at Hamlet.

The residence of Tilden H. San son at Hamlet was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The origin of the blaze is unknown. The house was a total loss. but MT. Samson saved most of his household effects The house was insured for S4oo and the contents for SIoO.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Suit in Chancery Filed.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

Carl Meier this morning filed suit in chancery court against Elizabeth R. Bruce for the fore closure of lien of $500 upon a piece of property located in Hark- riders addition to this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
New Fixtures at Grummer's.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

An unique and attractive method of displaying their wares in the shelves has been adopted by the Drummer Hardware Co. Each shelf is enclosed by a hanging door covered with green baize and surrounded by a brass moulding. On the outside Of this door is at- tached a sample of the article con- tained in the shelf.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Harris Will Contest.
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

N. c. Harris will contest the election of J. E. Oliver as sheriff of Perry county, according to the Perryville News. Mir. Harris claims that Ledwidge township re- ported 34 votes, 10 for Harris and B for Oliver, while the judges re- turned only 2I regular ballots and irregular. The official returns gave Oliver a majority of 5.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Water Getting Low.
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

Water in the well at the city light plant is getting very scarce and the plant has been compelled to shut down for a few hours sever al times recently. Arrangements are being made to pump water from the railroad well, which it is thought will afford an ample supply.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Laying Concrete Sidewalks.
FROM FRIDAYS s DAILY.

Mrs. M. F. Underhil1 is having an S-foot concrete sidewalk laid in front of her buildings on Oak street.
 A 5-toot concrete sidewalk has just been completed in front of the residence of w. c. Gragson on DOnaqheY avenue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Holding Examinations.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.


 Prof. T. F. Forrest, county eX- aminer, is holding the quarterly examination of teachers in this city today. About 5 teachers are taking the examination.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Bank Making Improvements.
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

The Faulkner County Bank is making some handsome improve ments in the way of decorating their walls. The outside walls are being repainted and the inside walls are being covered with bur lap.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Engine Cylinder Bursted.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

The steam cylinder was cracked and the cylinder head blown of the small engine in an accident at the electric light plant Wednes- day night. The damage is probably about S4oo.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Stores Open at Night.
TBoM SaTURDay,S nArTY

All the leading stores are now keeping open at night, which is a sure sign that business is picking up The merchants are all look ing foreward to a good business this tall. Printer sink helps along.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Suit for Divorce.
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

H. C. Rock this afternoon filed suit in chancery court for divorce from his wife, Melvina Rock, al- leging desertion. The parties are Colored.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
Buys Restaurant.
FROM FRIDAY s DAILY.

J. A. Boydston has bought the Ramos restaurant and will continue the same at the old stand. He will open for business tomorrow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
TO START MORNING PAPER
"Buck" Woods or Beebe will Begin Pulp
 fishing Daily at Argenta.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

T. NJ. Buck" Woods, at present editor of the Beebe News, will shortly begin the publication of a morning newspaper at Argenta, according to a statement made at Little Rock yesterday. The office will be equipped with linotype and new press and folding ma chine.
 MT. Woods formerly lived here and was at one time editor of the Log Cabin.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
For Sale.

I have all kinds of hogs and pigs for sale. JoE LUYET.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
These Will Make Life Worth Living

not coming to Sunday school any
more?'
"'Flaid," grinned the Chinese pupil.
Afraid? But what are you afraid
of"
This leap year."-Cleveland Leader
He Has To, Poor Fellow.
Man was made TO mourn quoted
the moralizer.
You bet he was" rejoined the de-
moralizer. N"If mourning wasn't COM
pulsory he wouldn't do it."-Chicago
News.
The Way With Heroes.
Heroes do some queer stunts
"How's that?"
This book says He wiped his per.
spring brow on the porch and rang
the bell."-Houston Post.
u Was Not the Ring.
Vanilla Beane--How odd, That
solid gold ring of yours makes a black
mark around your finger
Hazel Nutt-The ring didn't make
that mark! That-that's dirt!
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
1908 Persons
Killed in Railway
Accidents in 1907

THAT the accident record OF Amer
lean railroads, even though there Is
popularity included In II much that
does not belong there, Is appalling,
no one will deny. certainly not the
officials whose duty IL is 10 operate
these railroads and TO whom the fear
full cost OF life makes its daily and
hourly appeal The latest official rs
ures-widely published on the an
, thority of the interstate commerce
commissioning familiar. but none
the less astonishing. They show thai
l0,61s persons were killed and 97,106
injured during the last year officially
reported" writes Julius Kruttschni,t.
director OF Maintenance and Opera
ton OF the United Pacific System AID
the Southern Pacific Company. in the
July Apple;on's.
Yet appalling as these totals are,
it0is in my opinion the duty OF rail
road managers rather 10 give them
greater publicity than TO minimize
or conceal them. They concern
US all, railroad men and pub
lie alike. They point TO conditions
OusUl W NC IcncuAcQs w nat
every railroad official must wish 10 do
is to enlist the cooperation OF the
public In a duty which the railroads
are making earnest efforts TO fulfill
but In which SO far they have not
had the hearty cooperation which Is
necessary from the public
THE first step must be a clearer
understanding OF the conditions to be
bettered-a truer appreciation OF the
causes OF accident which are to be
removed. Before turning to this
however. may point TO one hopeful
fact and clear away misconception--
namely, that the conditions tend 20
get worse, and that accidents grow
more frequent. AS q mater OF fact.
on the railroad with which | am most
familiar, the Union Pacific. not only
the percentage OF accidents, bat also
the absolute number of accidents has
been reduced. In 1906 the number
of employees, passengers, and others
killed In all accidents was ia; In
1907 II was los. Similarly the mum
Der injured Yves reduced from 1883 IN
1906 TO 1,104 in 1907. Yet in the
same time the number of passengers
carried increased by 1887 per cent,
or, stated In technical terms, this re-
duction In accident was accomplished
In the face OF an increased traffic
equal to 132.523. 036 passengers car
ried one mile II may also be said
In passing that the betterment was
due to the higher efficiency OF the men
as much as to greater use OF safety
appliances, although on these devices
the company has expended in the past
two years s3,042.309.