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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
DIR. HALE'S TRAINING.

Dr. Hale was brought up, so to speak, in a printing shop and news paper office. Compassion, reporter. editorial writer. editor, he saw all grades of the service from the sim- pie days of ''the Advertiser newspa- per" with slight accent on the first and the penult. That Advertiser, edited by his father, was "most re- spectable daily;;"' we are not sure that it wasn't the most respectable institution in the universe and that the Boston Athenaeum or Kings Chapel wasn't frivolous and plebeian by the side of it. He tells hemself of dispute between his father and friend of his father as to the day of the week when he (Edward) was born. On a Wednesday, said one. On a Saturday, said the other. Born on Wednesday, but the Ad- vertiser didn't find it out till Satur- day" was the plausible and tri- umphant reply of the fathers friend. I.eisurely and pleasant days, before the telegraph; journalism of the primitive and golden age
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
RETARD PROGRESS OF MEXICO
Immense Landed Estates, Which Own CTS Refuse to Subdivide, Arc
 Hindrance to Country.

It has been said that 400 families in Mexico control the bulk of the land. We know that two, those of Terazzas and Del Rio, own between some 10,O00,000 to 12,000,000 acres in the states of Chihuahua and Du- rango. The Terazzas estate is of 7,000,000 acres. On it a herd of 75,- 900 cattle is maintained. Express trains on the Central are hours in crossing it, and several railroad sta tons are located within its borders. These enormous 'haciendas" con- tribute practically nothing to the support of Mexico, and, because their owners will not subdivide them into workable units, it is difficult to ob- tain the proper sort of immigration on which Mexico would flourish agriculturally. It is the idea of the advanced party in Mexico to tax these lands both for the revenue which they ought to be yielding, but, more directly, to impel the ''hacien- dos' to split up their estates. Mexi- co will never make much of a show ing until this ancient form of land ownership is abandoned. Charles F. Speare, in the Review of Reviews.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
II its treatment of railroads.

Why not have an inter-munlcl- pal marathon to decide which city in the state is entitled to use the appellation, "Athens of Ark ansas?" Only four-Fayetteville, Searcy, Philadelphia and Con- way-now claim the title, but but there are several other towns with aspirations in that direc- tion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
DAILY EDITION

You have to go away from home to learn the news. We notice in Brother Dick Brug- mans column of "News of Ark ansasn inthe Gazette that The Log Cabin Democrat on Thurs day "commenced the publication of a weekly edition of the paper. " But maybe it's only a weakly" paper that we have been pub- fishing for the past 30 years.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

The statement of the Missouri Pacific railway for the fiscal year just ending shows a considerable decrease in the earnings of the system. But the Iron Mountain, which operates mainly in this state, made good increase in its net revenue. Evidently the state has not been unduly severe
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

About the only way the peo- pie of the state know that gam bling houses are in operation in Little Rock is the frequent an- nouncement by the municipal authorities that they are going to be closed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
ARTISTIC SEPARATION.

"Poor Gladys is almost heart broken over the breaking of her en- gagement."
 "Then why did she dismiss her fance?"
 Because Gladys is so harmonious and artistic, and as blue is her color, she found that his red hair would not go with the most becoming gown she had"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
HOW JOKES ARE MADE.

"All the worlds stage" re- marked the party of the first part.
 "But you're no matinee idol," re. torted the party of the second part.
 I wish 1 had an understudy to dc my work, said the party of the third part.
 And the moral is that you can evolve any kind of joke from such a starter.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
School Contest.

Beryl. Aug. 2S A large crowd is present at Rodens mill today to attend the preliminary school con- test, at which the contestants for the county contest during the fair will be selected Several schools are at the meeting with full repre- SentationS..
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
WARNING ORDER.

In Faulkner Chancery Court Theodore Thessing, Plaintiff,
  Pearl Glover Hettie Moore, Frank Glover, Savoyer Glover. and Margaret Glover, De- feudants
 The defenda nts, Pearl Glover, Hattie Moo'e Frank Glover, Savoyer Glover and Margaret Glov 1T. are hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the com plaint of the aintiff Theodore Thessing, Witness my hand and seal as Clerk of the uaulkuer 'hancery Court on this 27th day of August, 1909
 A. NJ. LEDBETTER, Clerk. w. Robins Solicitor for Plaintiff.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

Another racing motorist was killed yesterday. As long as the speed-maniacs conhne their killing to themselves the balance of the world will have little com plaint to make.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
MEASURED.

'T had a very vivid dream last night that there was robber in the house."
 ''Did you arouse your husband ?"
 "Yes, and he said to turn over and go to sleep; that there wasn't a robber besides the gas meter within five miles of us. Houston Post.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

By the way, isn't it about time for another postottlce ln- spector to come along and re-lo- cate the Conway postofice?
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

Russellville announces that $35o in premiums will be award ed at their "county fair" We are still awaiting the publication of Morrilton's county fair pre- mium list.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
EXPECTED BACK.

Prisoner-Can I speak with the convict, Smith, for one moment?
 Jailer-No, he has just left after finishing his time. But ask me again in about a week.-Fliegende Blaetter.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

Waterworks for Conway will cost a good deal of money. Sc do dirt, disease and fire.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28
Personal

Wm. Starrett is spending few days in Little Rocl. LosT-Gold dollar cuff button. Please return to this office. Z. Frank Blair i> visiting his daughter, Miss Clyde, at Atkins.
 LosT-A gold dollar cuff but ton. Please return to this office.
 Soda pop delivered to any part of city. Faulkner Co. Bottling Go. Phone 2so.
 Several from this city are attend ing the county contest at Roden's Mill today.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. B. Nalthall have.returned from few days stay at Pinnacle Springs.
 Miss Myrtle ani Hiram Charles are attending the county contest at Roden's Mill today.
 Mrs. Henry Whiddon and chil- dren lett this morning for visit with friends at Atkins. Mrs. w. K. Greeson left this morning for a weeks visit with friends at Alboy q, Texas.
 Miss Myrtle Greeson left this morning for three weeks visit at Fl Paso. Tex and Tuscon, Ariz.
 Mrs. Fannie Far ner has re- turned from visit with MT. and Mrs C M. ArmisteJ at Argenta.
 Mrs. C. w. Cox aud son, Her bert, have returned t) their home in Little Rock, al CT visit in this city.
 w. w. Newman of Holland is in ,he city today aud became sub scriber to the Log Cabin Demo- crat.
 F.. V.Johnston has returned from Little Rock, where he has been at tending the Fla -mers' Union cotton school.
 Mrs. 5. G. Sm tn and daughter, Miss Leila, have returned from a months stay at Mt. Nebo and Johnson.
 Misses Viv all and Allie Hill have returned from visit with Dr. and Mrs. A (. Millar at Lit tie Rock.
 Mrs. J. M. Herndon. mother of Mrs. Geo. H. Burr, and Herndon Burr have just returned from a visit at Aust Il Texas.
 Manager Fiauk Paris of the Faulkner County Fair Association went to Little Rock this morning in the interest ot the fair.
 An enjoy able party was given few young folk, last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. U. Phelps in honor of Miss Ethel Stewart.
 John M. Rowlett of Guy was in the city yesteI eIday and left on the evening train for Hampstead cour- ty, where he will visit for a month.
 Rev. Alex McPherson left this morning for Lamar, where he will attend the dedicating services of the new Baptist church at that place.
 Mrs. Lewis E. Hutchins, who has been visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. F.. Moore at Enders, left this morning for her home at Van Buren.
 Prof. Lewis E. Hutchins closed successful school at Enders Fri day. He was here last night on his way to Van Buren, where he will teach next year.
 I | satisfactory arrangements can be made, we shall provide for piano lessons to be given in the public school building to those who want music. See me at home after September 10.
 d4t s. s. WATERS, Supt.
 w. F. Condray, a prominent young lawyer of Little Rock, is visiting his sister, Mrs. w. B. Clayton, in this city today. Miss es Bonnie and Bennie Clayton will accompany him home this after noon tor weeks visit.
 Secretary Treasurer M. F. Dick inson and Assistant Ray burn Fry are attending great Farmers Union meeting at Paragould today. MT. Fry will return tomorrow. but Mir. Dickinson will not be back until after the national meeting at
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

All signs fail in dry weather also all crops.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-28

Get the Daily.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
DIG UP THE TREASURE.

the Louvre which millions of dollars could
buy of the three four priceless art treasures OF
until the early part of the last century lay buried
doubtless have struck the observer
rather a UNI affair
Decatur streets story too, only the story now but
half told Originally great thoroughfare claiming the homes
citizens the rumble of big and the CLEAN
fashion fell somehow into neglect and finally into
dshonor 1t lay buried But it nevertheless the
same street. potentially speaking that had BEEN 1t still
ran into focal still the direct route to the
thriving township whose bears and the logical trade
all the intermediate country Today of the
cs It's from those inappropriate and
conditions which have bet would thousands
of dollars in Atantas volume of trade.
again calls upon council and all the departments
city get busy at Decatur street, 20
drive Migrants pull down its fire traps clean its dirty
give the chance entitled to- With half such
chance of greatest horoughfaes Peters
street striking example of what has been accomplished in this
same particular within brief year two Its character
as that of Decatur street in certain portions
the police the health officers and the fire chief
began rgy city ordinances Peters street eaped into
new values there have increased from fifty to
sventyve per 1t huns with stable business from morning
to night
year. Let's get busy and produce results
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
OUR pUNcTURED FAITH.

sharpest deceit is this 1t will
faith only future explorers but also in those
cherished roughandtumble odmers like Captain Kidd and
Davy Crockett If this guleess eyed gentleman with the missing
frooh and cnbbd has faxed under noses
then pray what have for his predecessors dead
years scued forever beyond the gauntlet of
Copenhagen university2
Since 1900 A D. trusting world has tngled over
the exploits of the fearless Corte In all innocence of mind
story he burnt his ships Vera Cruz But
did reayf whispers imp of skeptcism which Dr. Cook
has What proof have that the tale wasn't rumped
up way back Spain? And there Capt John Smith de
had For generations he has been headner Ill
But now--uncanny thought-we feel a
suspicion sneang his affair with Pocahontas
simply audaciou invention to get money from
hackers in London Even the boodspattered ship
of Captain Kidd begins to pale the light of this ncreduy
all his oas and cusses he have been the true
hearty villain he claimed to be.
coudaod be skeptcal toward the politicians Of yore
being robbed of faith in those whom
depended hri-ths costly theft indeed and
which bring against Dr. Cook Nor
cheerful Hereafter some
bodbewered person. chewing drops and smeared with
bubber dashng civilization after of absence
and says south POLE shall throb with Wild
prmeva oyH Shall make rhymes the victory OF mind over
matter fling about his canred neck and make
him an LII We shall not twtch single eyelash
We shall only base fashion and mutter as we thrust aside
the newspaper extra-'Dr Cook.
We are glad that justice Commander Pery who
has spent part his life seeking the pole with such
fotude courage sorry that Dr. Cook has, to
appearances proved fraud He has deepened the
cynicism of an age cynical Oblivion becomes him we'll
Already prototype Malvoo he has sailed into the north
of my ladys good favor he will hang like ce
Dutchman's beard.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
SUCH STRENUOUS TOYS.

nursery trinket is often the key nations taste and
tendencies Consider for instance the strenuous fashion in
American this Once time we had Noahs ark
seda But have flying machines and motor
and whrrng engines and Of these pathngs must
if it appeal the boy girl 1t must be capable
of motion either by wheels and springs or batteries
You choose of the latest Zeppelin model
There every conceivable type of automobile There steam
ships which scud the bath tub the Lusana does the Atlantic
There fire and trucks and ladders that tear the
back porch mady Chief Cummings Whitehall street
There wireless systems of telegraph and all the beasts which
Colonel Roosevelt in Africa Commodore Peary sighted
in the polar circle.
Indeed nursery be upodate and speedsmtten
this Christmas the big world itself Even the dolls have taken
their after the style of the ballet beauty and to
cutting would make their demure old sawdu
grandmothers and crack Verify we are nation OF
hummers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
AS TO CENSUS ENUMERAToRS

question of whether negroes should be appointed
census numeratos yesterday
a of the supervisors held in Atlanta
ground apprehension in this Since
however subject has been preached is well enough point
profit anyone whom experience may have failed
enghten censusang this quarter of the would
altogether mpraccabe and unfortunate job for the negro
Public in this obvious
1t should be sufficient remind the director
the avowed policy of the administration opposed
to any dstastefu southern people Time again
Taft avowed his purpose of making such appoint
ments would merit the approval
interests irrespective of lines and of rang from
appointment that would CRATE upon the community which
might be made
More than this competency is desired above all things
taking of the competency in the
the of the work Both of these
be impossible attachments for negro enumerators
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24

specas than within the realm of the and their ports
gulf coast than Boston harbor is
We know of the customs and the people beyond the
mayan than do of those the southern half OF
continent Go into library and will find long lists
of books and China and JAPAN but scarcely single
authentic Central American South
1t time inform ourselves School children should be
taught the geography and politics of these neghborng lands
before grown and these lands will
part of their daily practical United States citizens
The has wisely pursued temperate and cautious
policy meddng with Central American affairs but it would
that supervision to be forced The
action last Saturday of Ncaraguan appealing to the
American Conto let Zelaya the country
UNPUBLISHED for his outrageous reign mack of the theatrical
perhaps but nevertheless significant of the serious feeling and
of the needs of those people Secretary Knox has ntmated that
the dictator be held personally responsible for the death of
American citizens right that he should be- But it of
arreag Importance that enforce the compact devised
Secretary and do something the continuous
of Central American countries by such pcarons Castro
and Zelaya.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24

took with them Jews and Christians to
the platform of the Temple. surround
ing the Mosque of Omar, and gave vent
to their joyous feeling. Jews took
Christians and Turkish political allies
into the sacred precincts Of their Syna-
gogues. Every difference of faith was
forgotten in the common joy. OF course
this religious union lasted only for day
and now the old lines are drawn again,
but they are not as taunt as they used
to be, and never again will they mean
death to the trespasser. Turkey is free
and the Holy Land is delivered from
curse of despotism.
Not free in the sense that we Ameri-
cans know freedom, for the habits OF
centuries may not be overthrow en-
tirely in a moment, but free in the sense
that for the first time the spirit of lib
erty and of universal brotherhood is
permitted to influence the minds Of the
people. The railroads, the telegraph. the
newspaper and the schools, not have
their opportunity to remake and remold
the Holy Land in the light of true holt
ness.
At this Christmas season every Ameri-
can Christian, Protestant and Catholic,
and every American Jew should rejoice
that it was the American influence, more
than all else besides, that made possible
these good tiding of great joy" The
American Missionary College Of Syria
furnished the basis of education which
made the Young Turk movement posi-
BILE. The American Catholics in Jerusa-
lem did their part in bringing to the peo-
Die the knowledge Of free institutions.
And, more indirectly but none the less
effectively, 1t was the American influ-
ence in opening the Empire Of Japan
to western civilization that gave the Ash
ats people a new sense Of power, and
which impelled the Turks in the Near
East to emulate the example of the vic
torious Japanese in the Far East.
Not since the Wise Men of the East
saw the Star of Bethlehem, not since
the Angelic Host charmed the shepherds
with their heavenly chorus. not since
Jesus was laid in the manger, hos there
been such a happy Christmas in Pales-
tine as will be celebrated this month.
All Christendom will join with the Chris
tians of the Holy Land in the repetition
Of the good tidings 'Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good will
toward men,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
THE INITIATIVE IMPULSE.

An epidemic of shoplifting in
Boston dry goods stores has led
Prof. Hugo Munsterberg, Har-
wards bold psychologist, to ac-
count for this weakness through
an ingenious, one might say
chivalric, theory.
= tSome women" he explains,
care less able than men to re-
strain the initiative impulse.
When they see other women buy
: ing, pretty things they want to
have similar pretty things, and
some of them cannot resist the
temptation to take them
1t is doubtful that the profes-
sor's philosophy will bring any
very vital consolation to the mer-
chant. Yet it is a refreshing
change from the kleptomania
theory, however sound that may
be. 1t also recalls the recent as
sertion of an actress that from
the time they are six until they
are sixty women are forced to be-
have as though life were nothing
but stage. Men can be natural.
she said; women must not be.
This is as cynical as Professor
Munsterberg's idea is gracious.
In the meantime it would be in
teresting to know what effect
either Of them is having upon the
department store evil.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
Foreign items

SANTIAGO. Chile, Dec. so.-The cabinet
formed on September Il, with Ismaei Tocornai
as premier and minister Of the interior. re-
signed today.
LONDON. Dec. 2o.-Adyices from
Queenstown and Liverpool say that DR..
Frederick A. Cook was not passenger
upon the steamer Carmania, which ar
rived at the latter port today.
PARIS, Dec. 21.-A special to the Temps
from Brussels affirms that a religious
marriage of King Leopold and Baroness
Vaughan was solemnized at Lasken pal
ace prior to the operation which his ma
jesty underwent.
OTTAWA. Ontario, Dec. n.-During the
ten months ending with October, s919
Americans representing all but three Of
the states and territories of the United
States made homestead entries in Cana
da.
PARIS. Dec. 22.-The police have decided that
Madame Gouin. widow OF the late Jules Edouard
Gouin. governor OF the Bank Of France and
whose body was found under a train near this
city last Thursday, was murdered while she was
occupying an apartment Of the train. The fam
fly have offered reward Of 5000 for the an
prehension Of the murderer.
PoSEN, Prussia, Dec. 2o-The superior PROV
inciaI court today decided that the so-cailed
Count Joseph Kwilech was not the son Of
Count Ignstius Kwilecki nor Of the late Coun-
tess Isabella weieska Kwflecki, but the child
of the wife Of a railroad Waterman named Mey-
err The costs Of the case were imposed upon
the count.
BERLIN, Wednesday, Dec. S.-The i'm
perial postoffice department viii use tho
motor bicycle and the automobile to -
greater extent than heretofore. Rural de-
livered will be FASTENED in districts where
the roads permit by motor bicycle car
riers. The delivery of packages by the
postofice in cities will be almost exclu-
sively by automobile. The department In
tends to accelerate the collection, trans-
mission and delivery of mails by the use
of motors wherever possible.
LONDON, Dec. 22-Lord MonksweH.
president Of the Anti-slavery and Abor-
lgines Protection society, died today.
Lord MonksWell had been frequent vis-
Itor of the United States, and was one
Of the British representatives at the In
ternational exhibitions Of Chicago and 81
Louis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
OUR CENTRAL AMERICAN DUTY

Whatever may be the outcome of the present turmoil in
Nicaragua should impress the United States the need of
and intelligent interest only in that immediate
country all the Central American and Caribbean
When the Panama canal is finished shall have business
well moral responsibilities in that quarter Then shall feel
vivid and personal the effect of those petty but waste
dcators their vanity
avarce We shall then perhaps awaken people to the fo
and which long existed just
Threshold.
AS yet have certainly awakened The church sends
China for Central America Yet
sorey need there than the
Orient We shocked the atrocities of Russia Yet Nicaragua
within the decade presented uger
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
CORSET STEEL SAVES
YOUNG W0MAN'S LIFE

CHICAGO. Dec. "a corset steel prob
ably saved the life of Miss Ethel Eitei-
huber, when a shot was fired through a
bed room window in her home last even
ing in an attempt to kill her
The shades were drawn, but an Miss
EiteIhuber was standing near the VIM
dow. her shadow on the curtain gave the
would-be murderer his mark. When the
bullet struck her she ran into the kitch-
en-, where the other members of the
family were seated, crying: IT am shot;
I am shot"
on.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-24
A REMARKABLE BRIEF

supreme of Illinois brief has been filed which
three devoted to law and hundred to the
medical social and economic aspects of the working woman life
1t in the of certain Illinois corporations against law
recently enacted by the legislature of that state limiting the work
ing hours of women to ten hours day.
Such significant commentary the trend of Amer
thought with reference human rights 1t has been prepared
the aest lawyers of the east and the Its substance
freely quoted justices of the Oregon who
upheld the constutonaty of similar enactment shows that
emphasis coming be placed the facts of life well
upon the technicates of No matter how well law
theory the time approaching when it fall if the
physical and moral welfare of the people against it.