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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
ANSWERS OPPONENT OF LAW
w. B. Pack Discusses Effect of
 County Stock Law.
Says he Knows Prposed Law will be a Benefit, as he has Tried Both
 Systems.

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 Please allow me space in your valuable paper to reply to an article by MT. Bass of Vilonia regarding the rights of the honest farmer - If it is the right of an honest farm CT to pasture the land that he does not pay taxes on, please tell me where the right of the man who does pay the tax comes in. l want to tell Bro. Bass that he had better be careful how he informs that rich landowner how much profit there israising hogs on those rocky cliffs, or they might put in pasture themselves and raise hogs He can see by the books of the shipping points of the county that we do ship an immense quantity of the "razor' S" thin sides, and that the honest farmer of Faulkner county doesn't buy much.
 No, gentlemen, if Bro Bass will kindly go about some he will see that there Is spirit of progress abroad in the land and that we must move onward and upward with the times. We have now pass ed the age when it will profit a man to sit still and wait on the OK to make his living. Bro. Bass free ly acknowledges that stock such as he has is not worth much, but he hopes to get them off at pro fit, if they were raised on the other mans grass. And he says if we get the stock law he will be forced to give them away at half price. Now, Bro. Bass, if we do get a stock law, let us get together and create market for hides, for the freight on bones is too.
 According to your statements, the merchant and railroad are fur nishlng you a pasture and when they demand their rights, which you acknowledge, then you kick. You say you are forced to pay S5 to S an acre for this land for a pasture. If it is not worth anything then why do you demand the privilege of pasturing on it, and if 1t is worth anything why do you kick. Bro. Bass, the command ment says, Thou shalt not covet hat is thy neighbors. "
 I know that stock law will prove a benefit to Faulkner county, for I have tried both systems and know whereof I speak. Every man who has given the subject deep thought knows that the ex- pense of keeping fence around farm overruns the profit.
 Now I would be pleased to have Bro. Bass inform us why he de mands the priviledge of pasturing on the other mans land, and where his rights come in.
 w D. Pack.
 Kendall, Ark. Feb. 22, 1909.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
Public School Notes.

Washington's birthday was celebrated yesterday by several of the different grades with readings, recitattons. songs, etc. Prot. (. l.. O'Daniel conducted chapel ex- ercises for us and made fine talk about Washington.
 In the afternoon the high and grammar schools played the first game of ball this season. The score was 7 to 6 in favor of the high school The feature of the game was the playing of Simmons for the high school and Goad and Allison for the grammar school The batteries for the high school were Moss, Wilson and Simmons, for grammar school, Charles and Goad.
 Our new building is almost con- pleted now and as soon as the new seats arrive we will be ready to move into it.
 The Lanier society held its reg ular meeting last Friday morning instead of the afternoon on account of the high schools getting half holiday. l.. H. Moore acted as president an account of Miss Curtis being absent.
 Only six tardies in the entire school last monthl The grades which had tardies were first, sec ond, fourth and seventh. All the rest received the half holiday. We are not going to have a single tardy this month.
 Among the visitors last week were J. H. Stubbs, w. A. Isgrig, Jr r, J. T. Deal, Howard James and Wm. J. Clark. w. A. w. 10.
 Conway, Feb. 23
 Rupert Haskins and family of Little Rock are visiting relatives in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
MADDOXVILLE.

After long absence we find ourselves at our same old post as corresponds nj of The Log Cabin Democrat.
 A small cyclone visited part of out neighborhood last Saturday night. It did considerable damage to J w. Pres ley's barn, and other outbuildings. The storm was followed by a blizzard Sun day night and light snow.
 Up to the present time the farmers of this place have done more blowing than usual.
 w. T. Maddox is on the indisposed list this week.
 Mrs. A. Maddox is having her resi- dence residence rebuilt which will add much to the appearance of her premises when finished.
 MT. and Mrs. C. w. Plant were called to Rose Bud Wednesday by the illness of MT. Plants mother.
 Mrs Sallie Adkisson, who has been visiting her sons at this place, returned to her home near Mt. Vernon the first of the week.
 s. B. Blackmon is working for MT. Taylor at Rose Bud this week.
 The health of our community is req sonably good at this writing.
 February 20.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
Doctors to Build Office.

Doctors George s. Brown and J. s. Westerield have let the con tract for one story brick building to be built on their lot just west of the railroad on the public square, in which they will have their offices. The contract was let to s. M. Apple and work will begin on the build inq at once,
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
Card of Thanks.

It is with feelings of profou nd gratitude that we, through your paper, thank our neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and words of sympathy during the sickness of our infant son, John Wesley, last week, which termin- ated in his death last Sunday at 2:I5 a. m.
 MT. and Mrs. w. w. Kirk patrick.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23

out, that is too absurd to deserve comment.
 Now l want men who are better able than myself to discuss this proposition pro and con, so that the people may act intelligently on it. To my knowledge there are features on both sides not yet dis cussed. Then the voice of the ma jority should be recognized.
 J. M. HendriCkson. Republican, Ark, Feb. 20, 1909.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
TWO MINUTE TITLE TALKS
XVI Why the Deal Fell Through.

He didn't know the exact acreage, for no survey had ever been made.
 The land had never been ab- stracted; but the title he thought was good, for he had bought from old man Bill Jones, an honest man.
 Come to find out-his deed was not on record; he would file 1t at once. The patent he had never seen, but would look that up too
 Here was an old mortgage the clerk found "unsatished, yet it surely had been paid.
 The buyer wanted the farm if the title was good, but being from Missouri he had to be shown.
 So the deal fell through.
 Moral: Get an abstract and be 6 ady.
 B FER & COMPANY
 Abstracters Conway, Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
PICKLES GAP.

Lon Chisler returned to his home in Oklahoma after an extended visit with relatives here.
 Rev. Hugh Flippen preached at Ma cedonia Sunday.
 MT and Mrs. Thornton Of Conway spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. J. A.. Dunn.
 Messrs Blackwell, Day and Reynolds are putting up quite lot of wire fence.
 MT and Mrs. Newt Lee visited Ness Lee and family Sunday.
 MT, and Mrs. J. II. Dunn visited Mrs. Fugat Saturday night.
 The tacky party at Mrs. G. B. Brew ster's Saturday night was greatly en- joyed by all present. Miss Margaret Butts and Jesse Fugat won the prizes.
 Last Friday closed the third month of our school.
 Luther and Jack Loveless of Linder attended the party at Mrs. Brewster s Saturday night.
 Miss Etta Ruple is seriously ill with pneumonia.
 February 23.
 Lemons Studio oper every day. Ct
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
Tea Was Profitable.

The senior and junior aid socie- ties of the Baptist church met yes terday afternoon and found that the net receipts of their Valentine tea on February I3 was $50 70.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
U. C. V. to Meet.

A meeting of Jeff Davis camp No 2I3, U. c. V. is hereby called to meet at the courthouse on Sat urday, March 6, at D m, for the purpose of electing two delegates and two alternates to attend the re- union at Memphis, and the trans action of other important business.
 T. J. BULLION, Com.
 K. A. REYNOLDS. Adj.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Feb. 23.-Tonight and Wednesday generally fair and colder; freezing Wednesday morn ing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23

Get your old papers for house. cleaning and shelving from us.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23

Lemons Studio oper every day. good work guaranteed. Front St. Conway, Ark. 45t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
To Play Return Game.

The State Normal girls basket ball team will go to Little Rock Saturday to play return game with St. Mary's Academy. Coach Longstreth takes upon himself the blame for the loss of last Saturday s game, saying that, after apparently having the game won, he took out several of the best players, and states that he expects the next game to result in a victory for the Normal. The probable lineup for the Normal Saturday will be as follows: Forwards, M Msses McAn- nally and Owens; center, Miss Jen- kins; side center, Miss Matmuller guards, Misses Harrod and Nc Kamey.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23
SOCIETIES IN OPEN SESSION
Franklin and Harlan Societies Observe
 Washington's Birthday.

Although the weather was un- favorable a large crowd was present last night at the annual joint open session of the Harlan and Frank lin literary societies which was held in-the Hendrix College aud ;torium. The session was held in observance of Washington's birth day and has been an annual event in the college for nearly quarter of century.
 The program by the young men showed careful preparation and good oratorical ability. Music by Misses Della Pence, Julia Robins Verdie Maddox and Beatrice Pow ell added much to the enjoyment of the occasion.
 The feature of the evening was all address by Dr. o. E. Goddard of Muskogee, Okla, which was one of the finest ever heard in Conway. The program follows:
 Piano Solo, Valse des Fleurs- Miss Della Pence.
 Defamation: "Men and Mem ores of the South 10. l.. Cole.
 Grafton: "A Race of Gods Ira T. Winfrey.
 Vocal duet: Good Night Little Girl, Goodnight" Misses Robins. aud Maddox.
 Debate: Resolved, That the United States Should Permanently Retain the Philippine Islands. ''-- Affirmative, Franklin society, Ed T. Wayland negative, Harlan so- ciety, Alfred Irl Winsett.
 Vocal solo, Selected - Miss Beatrice Powell.
 Literary address: Lessons from the life of George Washington '- Rev. o. F.. Goddard
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-23

Rupert Haskins and family of Little Rock are visiting relatives in this city.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-21

The following statement has been
made by Secretary Ballinger:
There was no controversy between
Mr.. Pinchot and myself at the meeting
Of the irrigation congress in Spokane
| was invited there to make an adj
dress ON the work of the interior do
partment as it affected matters T.,
which the irrigationists are inter ostoa
l delivered the address as requested
on the attitude of the ADM pistration
toward the reclamation Of the arid
lands of the west, l did not enter in
TO a defense of my course as compared
win that of an official in another de-
parlment' Those who expected a
were disappointed so far
% was cerned-RICHARD
BALLINGER.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-21
MIDDLETON FOLKS
NARROW ESCAPE
Middleton, Idaho, Aug. IS.

Middleton, Idaho, Aug. IS.
Special to The Caldwell Tribune:
Rev. Mrs. Dickinson of Middleton,
who is well known in Canyon county,
had narrow escape from serious in
jury in a runaway Monday of this
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey and two
children, with Mrs. Dickinson, were
driving from Grand View to Noun
tain Home, when one of the horses
began kicking the other. The inside
trace got wound around his leg, then
both horses started to run. Mean
while Mrs. Dickinson had jumped out
of the hack and grabbed the kicking
horse by the bit. Mr.. Bailey was
pulled out over the dashboard and
thrown to one side, luckily escaping
injury. Mrs. Bailey with her baby in
her arms was still in the hack, when
both horses began kicking, breaking
the doubletree, the pieces flying close
to Mrs. Bailey's head, but none of
them striking her. Freeing themselves
from the hack, the frightened horses
started for Mountain Home, Mrs.
Dickinson still hanging on to the bit.
until the bride gave way and she was
thrown to the ground and aside from
severe shaking up, she said she
was still in the ring The horses be-
coming entangled in the harness, were
finally stopped by Mr.. Bailey. What
to do next was the question. There
they were on the desert, twelve miles
from any dwelling. But Mr.. Bailey,
in an ingenious way, patched up the
doubletree with rope and baling wire,
gathered his scattered party together
and proceeded to Mountain Home
But in spite of his efforts the double
tree broke in two several times, ne
cessitating repairs, they finally
reached Mountain Home at eleven
o'clock at night. Mr.. Bailey led the
team and they were ten hours on the
road.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-21
REPORT ON
SEATTLE FAIR

At the semi-annual meeting of the
Horticultural Inspection Board held
in Occur d'Alene City, August IL,
1909, reports of an unfavorable ma
ture were given as to the exhibits at
the Alaska Yukon-P Pacific Exposition.
The Board by unanimous vote APP
pointed a committee to go forthwith
and investigate conditions and make a
report to the State Board of Horti-
cultural Inspection, the Governor, the
press of Idaho and to the commission
ers of each county, as to the actual
conditions existing there.
TO THE HONORABLE STATE
BOARD OF HORTICULTURAL
INSPECTION:
We, your committee, beg leave to
submit the following report:
Ada county has a very creditable
exhibit, consisting of grains and
grasses in sheaf, grains, fruits both
fresh and preserved, honey, wine and
small vegetables, to which is being
added daily.
Twin Falls county at this time has
very incomplete exhibit, although
several shipments are being made,
and no doubt better showing will be
made in the near future.
Bingham county has a small exhibit
consisting of the product of the mills,
some grains in sheaf and in sacks,
and few samples very creditable as
far az it goes.
Bear Lake and Bannock counties
have very small and incomplete ex-
hibit.
Nez Perez county has very fine
exhibit, containing grains, grasses in
sheaf, fresh fruit, bottled goods and
vegetables, together with the mining
exhibit of Idaho and Nez Perez makes
a very creditable showing.
Latah county's exhibit consists of
very creditable showing of grains,
grasses and grains in small bottles
sent in by j, H, Foney of Moscow.
Kootenia county has a fine exhibit
consisting of grains, grasses in sheaf,
fresh fruits and processed fruits, A
very creditable exhibit of lumber pro-
ducts, scenic views and mineral pro-
ducts.
The counties of Ada, Kootenai and
Nez Perez deserve much credit both
for their exhibit and the energy they
are displaying in bringing products of
Idaho to the notice of the world at
large. Shoshone's mining exhibit is
and extensive.
Washington county has a small but
attractive exhibit of grains and grass
IS in sheaf.
The state exhibit of grains, grasses
IN sheaf and grains in jars is very
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-21
Sec. BALLINGER
CHANGES ruling

Secretary Ballinger of the Interior
department has directed that his rul-
ing of June 10, 1909 be set aside and
the recall of the circulars directing
the registers and receivers of the
United States land office to hold that
entries under a reclamation project
could not be assigned in the event the
residence requirements of the law as
to residence had been fully complied
with unless all the water charges had
been paid.
This is one of the matters which
was taken up with Secretary Bal
linger on his recent visit to Idaho by
the settlers under the Payette-Boise
and Minidoka projects and which the
secretary announced at that time he
had not given his personal considera-
ton, stating that although he had
signed the order which had been pro-
mulgated by the commissioner of the
general land office he did not remem-
Der ever having seen it. This he
explained was due to the vast amount
of business transacted by the depart
ment which compelled him to depend
in many matters upon his assistants
Secretary Ballinger promised to re-
consider the question and if legal
make modification of the ruling
Monday an order was received by
the register and receiver of the Unit
ed States land Office cancelling the
former circular, previous to the is
suance of which many such assign
ments had been made, acting upon
the authority of published ruling
by Secretary Garfield, which, how
ever, had never been promulgated by
the commissioner of the general land
office. In view of the fact that the
order received Monday was in the
nature of cancellation and recall, it
is expected that a future ruling, more
definite, will be Forthcoming. The
letter follows:
WASHINGTON, July 80, 1907
Registers and Receivers, United
States Land Offices--Sirs: The cir
cular Used by the general land Office
on June 10, 1909, entitled, "Instruc-
tons relative to final proof, reclama-
ton proof and payment of construc-
ton charges on, and assignment Of,
homestead entries under act of June
II, 1902" is hereby cancelled and re-
called by order of the secretary.
Very respectfully,
S. w. PRoUDFIT,
Acting Commissioner.
FRANK PIERCE,
Acting Secretary.
Approved July 80, 1909.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-21
BOTH PHONES
Alb MAIN ST.
RunaWays in Caldwell.

c. S. Mcconnell, the Ada county tru-
ant officer, and Rev. 0. P. Christian,
who is in charge of the Children's
Home at Boise, brought Verda Lynda
and Dick Bowman, the two runaway
Nampa children, to Caldwell Thurs
day. They were taken before Judge
Hagelin, who committed the girl in
charge of Rev. Christian and the boy
will be given in charge of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Bowman. The
couple appeared very much uncon-
cerned while awaiting for the Judge
to decide what should be done with
them.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-21
crease.

Railroads show a greater percen-
tage of gain than any other class of
property, as a result of the action of
the board, the aggregate assessment
being approximately $21,060,000, as
against $19,058,7S4 in 1909. OF this
increase, which amounts to more than
$2,OO0,OO $775,OOO is on the proper
ties of the Oregon Short Line Railroad
company When adjusting the schedule
an increase of $1,000 a mile on main
line property of the trunk line systems
was taken as a basis of assessment,
the maximum applying only to the
Oregon Short Line, east and west;
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
railways. This increase was prorated
on branch lines and the properties of
the smaller roads,
In 1908 the total mileage of the
various railways within the state was
1918. During the year this has been
increased less than 200 miles, the
maximum assessment upon new prop
erty being $4,000 mile
Under the schedule for 1909, the
maximum rate per mile is $4,000 as
compared with $4,000 In 1905 and
$4,000 in 1907.
Practically all telegraph lines with
In the state are controlled by the
Western Union Telegraph company. A
total of 6SSS miles of lines were as
sessed In 1908 at $367,l4O to which
an additional 10 per cent was added
by the board yesterday
Telephone Schedule Unchanged.
The telephone schedule remains
practically unchanged, with the ex-
ception of the assessment of the Pa
cific States Telephone & Telegraph
company property in north Idaho
which was increased so per cent over
last year, the total amount of its
property within he state being very
small Smaller companies which
failed to report their property to the
state board for assessment were PEN
allzed by slight increases IN appralse- |
ments. There are approximately H.
900 miles of telephone lines within the |
state. assessed at $69O,OOO In placing
a valuation upon this class of prop
erty, including telegraph lines. each
additional wire Is rated as a line.
The total valuation of property re-
ported by the various counties was
$97,7OOOOO. BY equalization $500, 900
has been added to this amount, bring |
ing the total up TO sos. 100000 for the |
year 1909. exclusive. of railways, tele-
graph and telephones lines, which
when added, give the state an aggre-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-21

creditable and the quality extra fine;
the same can be said of fruits in jars
as share of the State exhibit.
These are all the counties so far rep
resented.
The school work of the state is sec
ond to none and it deserves much
comment, would our space allow. The
miniature of the Lewiston Normal is
very pleasing and instructive rep
resentation.
The art department in charge of
Mrs. Rossi, is especially fine and it
is one of the most artistic displays in
the grounds.
In passing, we would say that we
understand that many of the counties
not heretofore represented have made
appropriations and will have their
exhibits here very shortly. Had this
been dome earlier, no doubt there
would have been no grounds for com
plant.
The illustrated lecture conducted
by so able lecturers as Prof. H. T.
French and Professor Thompson,
which are attended by thousands each
week, is clear and effective means
by which to educate the people re-
garding the resources and processes
to obtain best results in the irrigated
districts.
The irrigation demonstration farm
also under the direction of Professor
French, although but three weeks old
and very small, does demonstrate full
ly the process of irrigation to the
satisfaction of intended settlers. We
cannot commend this feature too high
ly.
A deplorable condition exists in the
advertising department both for lack
of literature and space for distribut-
ing the same, both beng entirely be-
meath to dignity of the state. This |
should be corrected especially because
the exhibits so far of necessity con-
sist largely of grains and grasses and |
give the impression to the stranger |
that these are Idaho's principal pro-
ducts. The lack of cold storage ex-
hibits makes it absolutely necessary |
that reading matter should, as far as |
possible, make up this deficiency UNI
til this years fruits and vegetables
can be placed on exhibition. Not the
picture books that the children carry
away, but the small pamphlets and
leaflets and something that the inter
ested party can put in his pocket and
refer to later. We understand that,
so far as space is concerned, this de-
ficiency will be corrected and ample
room will be provided so that all the
literature from all the state can be
handled in the best possiblt manner
to make known the resources of our
wonderful state.
We find that those in charge are do
ing splendid and effective work with
the limited resources and appropria-
ton at their command. The hospi-
-ality of the Idaho building is
All of which is respectfully sub
nitted.
ALEX MCPHERSON,
Chairman.
H. P. USTICK,
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