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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
AFF|RMS
WADDELL CASE
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

ne supreme court yesterday
renderee decision affirming the
Judgment of the Faulkner circuit
court in the case Of the City OF
Conway against Charles w. Wad-
dell book peddler who was fined
in the mayors court here last sum-
mer. The court upholds the right
of the city to enact such ordinances
but holds that the amount of license
required in the Conway ordinance
is excessive.
A synopsis of the opinion, which
was rendered by Justice Wood, is
given below:
Chas. w. Waddell was charged
with the ofense of selling articles
and books in public place in the
city of Conway without having a
license therefor, and was con-
victed in the mayors court. On
appeal to the circuit court, the or
dinance under which he was con-
victed was held void. The city
appeals to this court, and the in
quiry is as to the validity of the
ordinance.
The ordinance in question is en-
titled IAN Ordinance to Regulate
and License Street Peddling," etc.
and provides that it shall be un-
lawful to sell or attempt to sell,
peddle or attempt to peddle, any
goods, wares, merchandise, etc.
without first obtaining a license
therefor from the city of Conway,
for which fee of SIS per day is
fixed. A violation of the ordi-
nance is made a misdemeanor,
punishable by fine.
Cities and incorporated towns
have power, under section 5439,
Kirby's Digest, to license, fegu-
late, tax or suppress hawkers, ped
dlers, etc. The evidence shows
that appellee was peddler within
the meaning of this statute and ordi
nance. The express language of
the ordinance shows that it's pur-
pose is, not to suppress peddling,
but to regulate and license !" it;
and the tax of SIS per day is man
ifestly for the purpose of both reg
ulation and revenue.
1t is inconceivable that it would
require the sum of SIS per day to
reimburse the city for the expense
of issuing the license and an eff
fcient police surveillance of the
business; and the amount is still
unreasonable when, in addition to
the above, it is considered as tax
for the purpose of raising revenue
for the city. This court has held
that in considering such ordin-
ances the fees required therein will
be presumed to be reasonable un-
less the contrary appears on the
face of the ordinance or is estab-
lished by proper evidence. In
the present case, however, the or
dinance is void on its face. Con
sidered as ordinance to license and
to tax for regulation and revenue,
and as such it must be considered,
the fee of SIS per day is plainly
unreasonable, and no presumptions
as to its reasonableness can be in
dulged in. Judgment affirmed.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
CAPITOL WORK
IS CONDEMNED
EXPERT ENGINEERS REPORT
5000, 900 Required to Replace
Defective Work.
Governors Charges of Gross Fraud in
Work on State Capitol Again Full
ly Sustained.

Little Rock, March 24.-Special.
SO great was the fraud commit
ted by Caldwell & Drake in the
construction of the state capitol
building that it will require about
$500, 900 to replace the defective
and inferior work with material
called for by the specifications, &C.
cording to the report of the govern
ment expert engineers who recent
ly inspected the building. The re-
port, which was read in the house
this morning, states that it will re-
quire 81 900, 900 to properly COM
plete to capitol.
The report endorses the greater
part of the report of Major Sewall
and fully substantiates the charges
which have been made against
the contractors by Governor Dona.
ghey. the architect, George R.
Mann, is severely criticised for his
failure to see that the contract and
specifications were complied with.
The report is very lengthy COW
ering 81 pages of closely written
paper. 1t embodies the finding
of the tests and also investigation,
recommendation and comment O
other reports made on the new
state capitol. Photographs also
accompany it to illustrate certain
points.
Only Good Work is in Basement
The report sets forth that the
stone work in the basement is
good, in general, but that in other
parts of the building it is not. It
is also stated in the report that the
steel grinders in the building are
insufficient to carry the proper floor
loads; that the steel columns are
inadequate; that the steel in the
gallery framing is too weak; that
the floors are weak and incapable
of carrying loads expected; that the
floors in some places are sagging;
that the improper kind of concrete
has been used in the floor con-
struction; that in case of fire some
of the floors would fall of their
own weight; that the thickness of
the floor slabs is inadequate; that
the metal lath partitions do not
conform with the architects de-
signs; that plain copper, instead of
corrugated copper, has been used
in the construction of the domes
above the house and senate cham
bers, and that the plastering is in
poor condition.
Following the reading of the re-
port Representative j. w. Davis of
Desha county introduced bill ap-
propriating $3.50, 900 for the COM
pletion of the state capitol building.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
Hurt in Railway Accident.

Two women were seriously in
jured in a railway accident just
north of Argenta yesterday after
noon, when the Russellville ac-
commodation struck a frightened
horse which they were driving to a
buggy. The injured women were
Mrs. w. L. Pressler, whose hip
was broken, and Mrs. ]. M. Grubbs,
who was badly bruised.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
NEWSOME BOUND OVER
Negro is Held to Grand Jury on Charge
of Grand Larceny.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

Will Newsome, a negro, was
bound over to wait the action of
the grand jury, in his examining
trial before Justice of the Peace
w. B. Wilson this morning, on a
charge of grand larceny. New
some, it is alleged, stole the
sum of SIo.Io from Joe Martin
another negro, on the Little plan
tation near Lollie. When arrest
ed the negro denied the charge
but upon searching, the amount
stated above was found on his per
son. He was committed to Jail in
default of bond.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

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morning to the following parties:
Homer Terry VS.. Rena Terry;
plaintiff also given custody OF the
child.
Pine Brady VS.. John Brady.
M. L. Wilson VS.. Virgie Wilson.
Emma Cheatham VS.. Richard
Cheatham.
L. l.. Shaw VS.. Neal Shaw
The following cases have been
dismissed:
Leana Moore VS.. Marshall
Moore.
Vim. Cole VS.. Eliza Cole.
L. R. & F. S. Ry., George
Stermer and Frank Stermer (three
cases) VS.. Drainage District No. 2.
Annie Woodward VS.. Edward
Woodward.
Will Treadway VS.. Robert Hart.
Grandville Brown VS.. Matte E.
Brown,
Minnie Massery VS.. Antoine
Massery.
S. D. Jenkins VS.. w. L. and E.
w. Wilmouth.
w. M. Harrell & Co. VS.. J. 7.
Phelps.
Halter Bros. VS.. J. T. Phelps.
J. c. Mum VS.. Laura Grafton.
The following have been con-
tinued for the term:
H. E. Carmons VS.. Cora Car
mons.
Ry. Co. VS.. A. B. Thompson.
City of Conway VS.. G. E. Hill
lard.
B. J. Brown ct al VS.. Central
Baptist College.
F. NJ. Dowdy vs. G. M. Spruce
ct al.
Maggie Garrett VS.. James B.
Garrett.
G. R. Strickland ct al VS.. M.
Strickland, Jr.
Other Proceedings.
J. E. Little VS.. J. R. Causey ct
al; referred to the clerk to adjust
accounts.
Mrs. Van Meeks VS.. John
Meeks; defendant discharged from
custody and case set for hearing at
adjourned term.
w. M. Owen VS.. w. M. Brady,
sheriff. Answer of defendant and
motion to make Faulkner county
a party filed.
Philip L. Patrick ct al, ex parte.
Decree for sale of lands for parti-
ton.
Annie Taylor VS.. George Taylor.
Def endant cited to appear and
show cause why he should not be
punished tor contempt of court in
failing to pay allowances granted
plaintiff.
Mrs. T. c. Hamilton, ex parte.
Decree authorizing petitioner to
sell interest of minors in real estate
for reinvestment.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.
Today being the the third day
of the session, DEGREES were render
ed in several cases in chancery
court this morning. Judge Wal
lace will probably adjourn court
tonight until the first of May,
when an adjourned session will be
held to dispose of unfinished busi-
ness.
Divorces were granted in the
following cases:
Robert May VS.. Matte May.
Mary Louis VS.. Nose Louis.
G. w. James VS.. Sarah J. James.
Lila Harvey VS.. Jas, 7. Har-
vey.
L. A. Cox VS.. Lafayette Cox.
The commissioners report Of
sale was filed and approved and
deeds acknowledged in the follow
ing cases:
J. V. and f. H. Majors VS.. c.
7. Hamilton, ct al.
A. c. Hovis ct al VS.. E. w.
Hovis ct al.
J. M. Adams ct al VS.. Mary D.
Thines ct al.
Martin & Harton VS.. Clara
Burnsldes ct al.
]. B. Moore VS.. w. A. Woody et
al.
Carl Meier ct al VS.. Elizabeth
r. Bruce.
In the case of Belle Rogers ct al
VS.. Jane Taylor ct al, exceptions
were sustained to the commission
err S sale, and a resale ordered.
Louisa J Burke VS.. J. w. Cam
mock. Decree restoring lost deed.
Eliza Hopkins VS.. L. w. Hop
kins. Reconciliation OF parties
1..l ooea Il ,pcnI
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
FLOOR BEING REMODELED
Electric Theatre will Have an Inclined
Floor by Tonight.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

The floor of the Electric Theatre
is being remodeled today and will
be ready tor use tonight. The
floor will be inclined and the seats
re-arranged. The walls are also
being repainted. Manager Owen
states that some other improve
ments will be added and that he
has Just made contract for some
of the finest pictures ever produced
and will show them just as fast as
they can be received.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
HOLDS VIOLATION
MUST Be SHOWN

Little Rock, March 24.-Special.
Attorney General Hal L. Nor
wood this afternoon issued an opin-
ion, in reply to request from the
house, in which he holds that un-
less the state can show a violation
of the contract by Caldwell &
Drake it cannot discharge them
from work on the state capitol.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
Recarpeting Church.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

The ladies of the Methodist
church have purchased a handsome
new carpet for their church and
are having it put in place this week.
On this account there will be no
prayer meeting services Wednes-
day night and the teachers meet
ing will be held at the pastors
home.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
Want Poultry Show

Camden, March 23.-Raisers Of
fancy poultry in Ouachita county
are figuring on organizing poul-
try association to give an exhi-
bition this fall.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25
Y. w. C.. A. ORGANIZED
At The State Normal School-State Or
ganiZer Here.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

A Y. w. c. A. was organized at
the Arkansas State Normal School
this morning by Miss Dabb, state.
organizer for Arkansas and Mis-
souri,. 1t will hold weekly meet
ings. Miss Dabb addressed the
students of the Normal this morn
ing and will also make another
address this afternoon at 4 o'clock
at which time the organization will
be completed.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-03-25

in a creditable manner the duties
of the high Office to which he has
been appointed,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

footed to see the man from Fountain
City. He met him st the front cf IL
livery barn Say pard" said osP
country cousin. that Was the hardest
Job ! ever had: IL took me Just four
hours to get the hoy. but I landed him
all right after = chase around . forty
acre lot for all that time" Chase
WHAT" asked Tooker. Come hack
and I'll show him 20 you." and With
that he led Tooker back TO the rear
and showed him \ good sized buck
with plenty OF age. but somewhat the
worte for wear. Tooker 10 accustomed
to any sudden lar but that killed
him. There was his cherished bus
In the shape of a buck. DWiEEtoo
happened In as that time surpstsed 10
find Tooker with a worried look and .
vacant stare. Whats the mAtter:"
asked Dwiggins. Matter" said
Tcoker. does that look like buS!"
Il thought you said buck, Charlie. and
here he is. but let's keep this quiet
and I'll pay the $l.O0 and you can cpea
up a box Of cigars to give the boys"
That was DwiESins' reply. The buck
was conspicuous by his absence In Tie
parade.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10
A Modern MQl7iQQe

oh. my dear friend. how pleasant il
feels to be able to congratulate you on
your daughters wedding without any
hidden doubt. He 10 % good: he has
proved IL. Why do you cry: Few
mothers are ~ fortunate ~ you are
How happy you look. dear: And
you are right. First. II makes VOC
look better and then-you have chosen
well. indeed. I wish all young girls
might get . husband like yours. fcs
you are sure OF being loved"
You are really too fortunate, deaf
boy. much more than you deserve
Your bride Is beautiful. talented and
altogether charming. 1t 10 no sacri'
flee to give up ones freedom when one
has every guarantee OF happiness"
All these phrases mean in plain Eng.
lish that 1t 10 . poor young girl who
has married a very rich man.
4 wonderful carriage lined with sill
and drawn by white horses draws NJ
| and the couple drive off on their wed.
ding trip. just AZ q clerk in q dark o:
flee is engrossing the marriage con
tract signed the night before:
In case Of a divorce the bride shall
be entitled to an alimony of twenty.
| five Thousand francs a year. no matte.
whether she be the guilty party or no.
/ but il she contract a second marriage
| the said alimony shall then and Their,
cease"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

The wedding ceremony was set for
hig noon and the invited guests began
to assemble in the church at a quarter
Of one. Why come earlier. it is
enough IL the two families are there for
the ceremony proper. The priest was
able to finish his sermon without rails.
ing his voice to drown conversation
He compared-not for the first time
the union of the two to the union Of
Christ with the church. He congratr-
lated them on the happiness In store
for them-to be one flesh and one soul
in the eyes OF the Lord. to see them
selves surrounded. like q grapevine by
its branches. by children and grand
children. to grow old together. to live
together in perfect harmony until they
were to leave time for eternity.
At a sign Of the usher with the heavy
silver chain the two young people
stood up, went up to the altar. and face
to face with God. who Furnishes the
smallest untruth. they swore to be
faithful to each other In word. thought
and deed until death them did part. -
And the servant of the Lord with rails
ed hand ratified this solemn oath
In the meantime the guests begin to
arrive in q current. which moves 70.
wards the church and fills the vestry
to get a glimpse of the procession. II
see the bride and groom sign the big
books and to offer congratulations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10
les, California, where they will make
their future home.

les, California, where they VIII make
their future home.
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shAkEsPEARIAN REctTALs.
Two enjoyable events for the week
will be the recitals to be given In
this city Monday and Tuesday even.
ing by Mr.. John F. Howard OF Bos-
ton, Mass, for the benefit OF the Mar
garet Smith Home for the Aged. Both
recitals will be held in the st. PauPs
Episcopal Parish house. Monday ev-
ening Mr.. Howard will present Shake
spears Julius Caesar and on Tuesday
evening Hamlet will be interpreted.
The affairs will begin at eight-Hfteen
o'clock. Carriages may be ordered for
ten o'clock.
GO TO PtTTseURG.
DR.. and Mrs. L. s. Mann of North
Ninth street. will leave Monday for
Pittsburg where they will attend the
centennial celebration of the First
Christian church to be held there this
week.
y - -
IS At MUNciE.
Miss Opal Lovin went to Muncie,
Ind. Saturday to visit friends and at
tend the ball game.
- - II
ARE GUESTS HERE.
Mrs. T. e. Booher and daughter
Maurine of Lebanon. Mrs. John How
ard of Charlottesville and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred J. Rhorer of Marion are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Arm
strong of East Main street.
- - -
HAVE BEEN VISITING HERE.
Miss Bonnie Wills and Miss Anna
Althaus left today for Greenville, O.,
after a few days visit with friends
in this city.
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A GAY WEEK.
The past week has been a notable
one as a number of social functions
had been arranged for the Fall Fes-
tival, Wednesday. Thursday and FRI
day. Thursday evening a banquet
was held at the coliseum for visiting
editors, the honor guests being Gov
ernor and Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall
After the banquet an informal dance
was given for the officers of the Tenth
Infantry. An orchestra furnished the
dance music. The grand festival ball
however was held Friday evening. A
large number If persons attended.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10
7. p. A.
Notes
BY 7. c. II.
Post c is always a prize winner.

Post c is always prize winner.
The Fountain City old relics were
not represented in the Mardi Gras pa
rade, which Is regretted by all the
members of the post.
The boys of the post are under obii-
CATION to VIM. Rossiter and Norman
Brown for the excellent music furnish
ed the post during the smoker last Sat.
urday. These two youngsters fur
nished the boys some excellent music
on the piano and drums.
The showing made by the post in the
Mardi Gras parade was indeed an
agreeable surprise to most every mem
Der Of the post. especially those partic-
ipating in the event At no time did
post c contemplate winning a prize
The boys Of post c wished to see e.-
erything in the FAN Festival a success
and did everything in their power TO
help bring about the results accom-
plishsd. That u the reason Why
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

Post always takes care Of her sick
and infirmed and this was attested 10
when all the members either crippled
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

or sick were provided with a bus that
they might be with the boys In the
Mardi Gras parade and enjoy the even.
ing along with the more active men,
bers. That we must take care Of our
injured. look after our sick aud care
for the oppressed of our organization
is the creed Of every T. P. A. the world
over. We must look after the living
members In every manner possible.
Was it buck or was it q bus that
was wanted:
VIM. NJ. Butler was the only Cam
bridge City member to turn out with
the boys in the parade. We had hop.
ed to see every Cambridge City men,
Der Of Post c in attendance.
Claims paid for indemnities to men,
bers during the month of September
amounted to S20,Wsi.iN. Which. with
the death claims make a total of $40.
OO;.GO paid to members during the past
| month.
The national organization increased
it, membership pa members during
the last month. That was the total
Of new members accepted. Indiana
furnished -. North Carolina 81. Penn
sylvania and Tennessee. rs. Missouri
y. Illinois ~. We must keep ever
lastingly at it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

VERY slippery. the floor." remarked
young man as the hand played a
popular waltz. Its jolly hard 70 keen
on yonr fecs''
"Ca. then. you are irving to keep OF,
my feet. are Your said his PARTNER. II
thought at FIRST it was accidental~-
liverpool Mercury.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10
Did you see the Buck?

J. B. HegSer appeared In the parade
dressed Al he did when he Travelled ths
old dusty road in search OF orders. J.
B.. in days gone by. was considered
road. Those were the good old days
to hear Aegger tell II.
Amount of the relief fund. Oct. 1.
was $.47.7S The Benefit fund. $4l.-
ij4.31. The Reserve fund, <l29.O,4
q. The Expense fund. sl7.642 H.
The greatest tale is yet untold. Post
c has many members that possess
great minds. Some are possessed of
minds that are extremely Inaugural
tive. This later condition was the
cause Of all OF looks trouble. Tooker
was on the hunt OF IN old time bus.
He was told one could be had at
Fountain City-one of the very old
type. That was the very thing want
ed to put in the parade to haul the
cripples. He called up Bro. Dwiggins
OF Fountain City. over the phone and
inquired il a bus could be obtained OF
a certain citizen Of that thriving town
Dwiggins' imagination is somewhat
keener than his sense of hearing and
he understood Took" exactly. al
though the machines Of his factory
had to be stopped to enable him to do
So He arranged with Took" to bring
the cherished prize to Richmond for
the great sum Of 500. That vas
cheap for . good old bus. Friday
morning Tooker was told the couvey
ance was at Shirley's barn and . man
was there awaiting his orders. C. O.
Tooker, the man Of all trades. hot
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

Aftermath society Tuesday afternoon
at two-thirty O'Clock at her home,
corner National and Central avenue.
Mr.. w. K. Bradbury will speak on
the Development OF the British Con-
stitution.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

Post c entered into the Mardi Gras pa
rade, and never for a minute figured
on carrying away q piece Of the money.
The members are feeling good over the
results Of their efforts