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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Skidoo for the Hogs.

Nashville, Arkansas, June 3o.- This is the last day of grace for members of the swine family on the streets of Nashville. In order to improve the sanitary condition of the town the city fathers have ordered that from this time forth all hogs be kept off the streets. It has been the custom tor some time to allow them the freedom of the public highways, but they have taken undue liberties until the patience of the citizens and author lties has become exhausted. It is thought that a general cleaning will be started in the near future to make the town more attractive.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
NO INCREASE IN JUROR FEE
Faulkner County Not Affected by Act h.
 creasing Pay to S3 per Day.

Faulkner county jurors who have been summoned for service at the forth coming term of circuit court may be disappointed to learn that the act increasing the pay of jurors from B to s per day does not af- feet this county. The opinion was general that the law applied to all counties in the state, but an investigation by The Log Cabin Democrat discloses the fact that Faulkner is one among 26 other counties which are exempted from the provisions of the act.
 As the circuit court expenses constitute the heaviest portion of the county's burden, the fact that this additional cost has been saved will doubtless meet with approval.
 Another change made by the recent legislature in regard to jury service is that any man over S years of age or over IS exempt from serving on jury should he desire to offer the fact as an excuse.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Local--Personal

B. F. Stermer is in Little Rock,
 w. w. Rivers is in Little Rock today.
 Hulls for sale. w. l.. ROBINS, phone I62. I45-tf Henry Lipsmeyer of Dixie is in the city today.
 l. s. Carter went to Little Rock this morning.
 Four milk cows for sale. See D. O. Harton. 5t' NJ. E. Mitchell went to Little Rock this morning.
 H. B. Ingram went to Little Rock this morning.
 Jesse Cage and wife of Holland are in the city today.
 President J. J. Doyne returned from Bentonville last night.
 Mrs. Ed. Erbacher is visiting her daughter in Little Rock.
 Rev. J. H. Glass is spending the day with Little Rock friends.
 Cremoline kills lice on all animals and poultry. Greeson Drug Co.
 Cottonseed hulls and meal for sale. Phone I62. w. l.. Robins. Use Cremoline for barb wire cuts and old sores. Greeson Drug Co., Mrs. M. J. Maddox has returned from a visit with Little Rock friends.
 Mrs. R. ]. Randell left this morning for visit with relatives and friends in Oklahoma.
 The residence of Wm. J. Grum- mer in the southeastern part ol the city is nearing completion.
 Mrs. c. w. Harrison and little Miss Margery left this morning for a two weeks visit at Auvergne.
 Mrs. Madie Wade of Amory, Miss. is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Henry T. Whiddon ill this city.
 Mrs. C. N. Weems left this morning tor visit with relatives and friends at Ft Smith and Fay etteville.
 For dental work call on Dr. Teas in Halter building on west side of square. Office phone 257, residence 2IS. dwIm
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Music Lessons.

Mir. and Mrs. Ensminger are practical musicians and under stand their business thoroughly. Tn are exact and correct i'll their system of teaching the Nio- lin, Trombone, Bass Violin, Banjo and Guitar.
 Will begin class next Tuesday Those desiring to enter please ad- dress Prof. Chas. l.. Ensminger Conway. Ark, by Mon day nigh, or call phone 6S.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Garter to Make a Speech.

James $. Carter of this city, who has announced that he will be candidate for sheriff at the next Democratic primaries, states that he has accepted an invitation to make his first speech at picnic to be given at Funston in about two week, It will be Jim maiden ef- fort at public oratory and he looks forward to the occasion with con siderable tr~ pidatlon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
MORRILTON DISTRICT MAP
I.R. Scott Completes Church Map for
 Presiding Elder Glass.

Architect James R. Scott has just completed map of the Nor rilton district, Arkansas confer ence of the M. E. church, south for presiding Elder J. H. Glass. The map shows every Methodist church in the district, as well as places where services are held without a church building County roads, railroads, rural routes, streams and other data are also shown on the map.
 The Iorrilton district is com posed of all of Van Buren, Conway and Perry counties, nearly all ot Faulkner and Pope, about one third of Cleburne and small part of White county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
LADIES WILL ENTERTAIN
Presbyterians to have Lawn Party and
 Silver Tea

The ladies' aid society of the Presbyterian church will entertain the young people of this city as we'll as the old with a lawn party and silver tea at the home of Mrs. To Frauenthal Friday evening, Iuly ?. Cream and cake will be served and ice cold drinks will be dispensed at Rebekah $ well. The entertainment will begin at 6 and continue till 10 p. III. Everybody is cordially invited to come and bring a friend
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Attendance was Good.

In speaking of the teachers ill stitute held in this city last week, County Examiner T. F. Torres states that the attendance was the best ill the history of the county. The enrolment reached I39, he says, and the average daily atten- dance during the five days was 100.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Usual Dividend Made.

The directors of the Bank of Conway will meet tomorrow for the purpose ot checking up the accounts of the bank and declaring the semi annual dividend. Cashier l. II. Pyle states that the usual five per cent dividend will be de Clared
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
TO DEDICATE COURTHOUSE
Paris Citizens Plan Three Days Celebra-
 tion to be Held at an Early Date

Paris, June 3o.-A three days celebration is being planned here to commemorate the completion of the new Logan county court house, which is expected to be finished within the next month. Gov. Geo. w. Donaghey has been in vited to deliver the dedicatory ad- dress.
 The court house is being con structed by Halter Brothers of Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Building New Tank.

The Drummer Hardware Go. is building 2Soo-gallon tank for the Conway Cotton Oil Go. to increase their storage capacity for cotton seed oil.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
Picnic Speakers.

Jamas A Gray, a we'll known Little Rock attorney, and Rev. Father P. Zell of this city will de- liver addresses at the big picnic to be held at the fair grounds next Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30

Mrs. Eugene Wilson and two children of Fayetteville arrived this morning for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Burns, in this city.
 SPRAYED Prom old Bartley place on Tupelo lake, dark brindle COW, white streak down back about six years old, wearing brass bell. Reward for, return to Alex Salter. Conway, Ark. Rt. ?. It.
 B. B. Barker is moving today to his residence in the Davies & Gar win addition, He has rented his residence opposite the courthouse to the Hines hotel and it will be used as an annex to that hotel.
 Mrs. Bishop wiH Demon Sfrafe the new Perfection Store JuIyI. from 2 till , ?. to fhe ladies attending.
 STRAYED-From my place six miles east of Conway, one gray Jersey male yearling, IS months old, marked split in each ear and overbit i'll left. Reward for infor- nation leading to recovery.
 2t* JOHN K. SIMMONS. Rt..4
 Isom G. Williams of Clifton township, who was i'll the city yes terday, stated that he would prob ably be a candidate for the state senate at the forthcoming Demo- cratic primaries. MT. Williams was a candidate for county clerk at the last primary election, but be- came seriously ill during the cam paign and practically withdrew from the race. He has many friends who wish him success in his aspirations.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
MIGHT BE WORSE.

"How Tillie's clothes hang about her, Why,, they don't fit her at all :"
 But think how much worse she would look if they did. Life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
NOT HOPELESS

My wife can cook" said the bene- diet, proudly.
 'Don't worry. Maybe she won't, y answered the bachelor.-Life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
To Enclose Ditch.

The railroad company has un- loaded carload of large tileing, which it is understood will be used in enclosing the ditch on the east side of the track along the public square.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
WEATHER FORECAST

New Orleans, La, June 3o.- Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy; showers tonight and Thursday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
w w MARTIN rru;dert B. L. HARTON cashier The Faulkner County Bank
 CONWAY ARKANSAS
B. L. HARTON, cashier

The BANK keeps your books If you the treasurer ot lodge church. society," class administrator of estate or guardian and under the necessity of making reports o your frequently wish to suggest to you the adVlsa blity your depostng with ALL of your receipts and making ALL your disbursements by checks Your depos its will represent your receipts, your checks will account TOT your disbursements and your bank balance Will always be vour balance on hand equipment such has been suggested by years of experience and give our patrons accurate and expeditions service.
 Call In and talk the with
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30
FORCE OF HABIT.

"The new singer in the choir pitches all her music so high"
 But, you know, he came from a baseball team.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30

For Rent-Five room residence with large lot and good out-bulld- ings, just in front of the courthouse. 2t See B. B. Barker.
 TYPE WRITER FOR SALE Either a No. 5 Blickensderfer or Royal, practically new.
 247 Ii ;. +. ANDERSON
 Ben l.. Griffin left this morning for a trip to Russellville, Darda- nelle and Atkins. He will speak at the latter place tomorrow night.
 Be sure and attend the Oil Stove Demonstration Thurs day July '. We serve ice ere am G cake, Free, ? to ; ?. xn. to the ladies attending. 247-2f Drummer HdW. co.
 Mrs. J. J. Doyne returned last night from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Carroll D. Wood, at Little Rock. Mrs. Wood returned with her and will visit here several days.
 Holly Grove No. 95, w. C. will hold a called meeting at their lodge hall tonight at s o'clock. Officers and members of the de gree team are especially urged to be present.
 MT. and Mrs. Harvey Lucas of Star City arrived last night and Mrs. Lucas will spend several days with her sister, Mrs. Ida c. Stan- ley. MT. Lucas returned home this morning.
 The death of Mary, the I6 months old daughter of MT and Mrs, Eugene Sandefur, died in Little Rock Saturday. MT. and Mrs. Sandefur have many friends in this city who sympathise with them i'll their bereav ement.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30

Jack-I see fetching gowns are ad' vertised What is fetching gown. anyway?
 Belle-One that can fetch girl husband.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-06-30

Old papers for sale at this office.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
BRowNLow AT NORFOLK.
"Like Getting Money from Home,
Only You Don't Get Any"

as
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 22.-Editor
Keowee Courier: write you few.
lines to-day to let you know how
am getting along and that have ar
rived here In the dear United States
again. am getting alone fine-just
as fine as split silk; having a good
time ard enjoying good health.
Our Trip Over.
We went from Trinidad, Cuba, on
December 81; sailed over the Carib-
bean sea to Batabano, Cuba, dist
ance of $50 miles; then we took a
train and came to Havana; stayed
there three days and had a good
time, taking in the sights in the city
and everything that was worth see
ing. When We left there we took
the United States ship Prairie.
Three hundred of us boarded her,
and we were a jolly crowd as we
sailed the Atlantic. We went to
Philadelphia from Cuba, stayed
there two days, taking In the sights
OF, the Quaker city. We had to coal
the ship while there. Perhaps all
those who read this will not under
stand what coaling a ship is, but If
you ever coal one you will soon
learn what 1t Is and how to do 1t.
I'll say 1t is just like getting money
from home only you don't get any.
We only had to put 120 tons on her.
When she was coaled we sailed
from there to Norfolk. All are sta
toned here, and we find this very
nice place. We have fine barracks
here. l am enclosing post card
OF the barracks, so you can see for
yourself that it Is fine place. Best
wishes for you and ALL
F.. B. Oelkers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27

WANTED.-Second hand bags and
burlap; any kind, any quantity, any
where: we pay freight. RICHMOND
BAG CO., Richmond, Va. $50
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Savannah Loses A. c. l.. Shops.

Savannah, Ca, Jan. ga COM
mittee of the best known business
men of Savannah yesterday failed to
impress Vice President and General
Manager j. r. Henley, of the Allan
tic Coast Line, Of the need for leav-
ing the roads shops here intact, and
the road will move 1000 Of Savan-
nah's population to Waycross, where
the central shops are to be installed.
Ihe actual number of workmen to go
Is $50, but with their families this
will mean big slice off the city. A
few workmen will remain here.
The removal viii be accomplished
gradually, and will be completed
within three or four weeks.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Bale of Cotton Caused Killing.

Reidsville, Ca, Jan. 1S--Early this
morning George Andrews, one of the
most prominent white farmers in
Tattnall county, and very wealthy
gentleman, living west of the Ohoo-
pee river, shot and instantly killed
Asa Rountree, another white man.
They began quarreling over bale
OF cotton, which Rountree had made
on one Of Andrewss places. Roun-
tree wanted to sell the cotton, and
Andrews wanted him to pay him
what he was due him first. Roun-
tree got his gun and shot at Andrews.
The load Of shot entered mule be-
hind which Andrews was standing.
Andrews then shot Rountree and
killed him.
Andrews is quiet man, and has
never had any trouble with any one
before.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
CONFER GETS 1 CENT DAMAGES.
Alabama Governor Sued Montgomery
Advertiser for $4,000.

Birmingham, Ala. Jan. 21.-A
jury in the city court has awarded
Governor d. b. Cromer damages for
one cent in his suit for $4,000 dam
ages against the Montgomery Adyer-
tiser. The trial lasted one week, but
the jury was out less than half an
hour.
The Governor claimed damages
1908, when he was candidate for
Railroad Commissioners. The adver-
tisement was an affidayit made by e.
A. Dickert, in which 1t was stated
that Mr.. Conner had offered to pay
him personally for work done at his
mills by the Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad Company.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
THE NAUGHTY ANDERSON e1RLs
They Followed Suit as Long as Posi-.
BILE, But Couldn't Trump.
(Anderson Mail.),

Two Anderson girls planned to
have some fun out of young man
who had asked permission to call on
them, by initiating everything he did.
When he entered the room his first
act was to smooth his hair The
girls carelessly stroked theirs. He
looked puzzled for moment, and
then blew his nose. They did like
wise. He then arranged his tie and
yawned. They followed suit, and by
this time the smiles and dimples
could not be mistaken, so he deter
mined to put an end to the business.
Calmly STOPPING down he rolled up
his trousers, That ended Il.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
NEW SCHEME TO CHECK SPEED.
Bump-the-Bumps" Devised to Force
Autos to Slow Down.

New York, Jan. 23.-."Bump-the-
bumps" is the latest plan Of the Long
Island Railway Company to force au-
tomobilists to check the speed OF
their cars at crossings. If the pro-
Ject Is success. hummocks will be
erected on each side of the tracks at
all crossings on the road on Long
Island. No exception is to be made
where crossings are already protect
ed by gates or fiagmen, as It is said
that some Of the more reckless driv-
ers even attempt to dash past. des-
pite the flagman's warnings. The
bumps will be N inches high.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
COME OFT AND MAKE YOUR
TAN RETURNS.

The Auditors office will be open
from the 1st day Of January, 1909,
to the goth day Of February, for the
purpose of receiving returns of Per-
sonal Property for taxation is Oco-
nee County, South Carolina, for the
year 1909. For the convenience of
Taxpayers the Auditor or his depu-
ties will also receive returns at the
following times and places:
Henry's Store, Friday, January 20.
Cannon's Store, Saturday, Jan. 80.
NJ. H. Lees Store, Monday, Feb. /.
Tugaloo Academy, Tuesday, Feb. 2.
Madison, Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Richland, Thursday, Feb. 4.
Returns will be taken at all places
from 10 o'clock in the morning until
3 O'Clock In the afternoon.
Every male citizen between the
ages of 21 and 60 years, except ex-
Confederate soldiers and those inca
pable OF earning support from
being manned, or, from other causes,
shall be deemed taxable polls.
Note all transfers of real estate
since making your last return: from
whom acquired or to whom sold.
All taxpayers are required to
give the number of their School Dis
trict They are also requested to
state whether the property Is situ-
ated In town or country.
1t Is absolutely necessary to make
all returns before the 2Oth of Feb
ruary. After that date SO per cent
penalty for non-returns is prescribed
by law. R. w. GRUBBS,
Auditor Oconee County, 8. G.
December 16, 1908. 51-2
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
w. Nj. Browns
Livery, Sale and
Feed Stables.

Plenty Of good Mules and Horses
that need to be sold.
Buggies, Surveys and Wagons;
Saddles, Brides, Collars and Blan-
kets, Whips, Robes, etc.
Just received a car load of High
Point Buggies and Surveys.
This Is the incest lot of Buggles
and Surveys ever shipped to Wal
halla. Every one a Beauty" and
they are sold under my personal
guarantee.
also have special line Of Light
Two-Horse Wagons-in fact, any
thing In the Buggy or Wagon line.
Brown has 1t, or Brown gets 1t.
Come and let me show you before
buying. make the prices and terms
to suit.
w. Nj. BROWN,
WALHALLA. s. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Although Wounded Kills Negro.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 1S.-Bare-
headed and coatless, with blood
streaming down his face from
wound inflicted few moments be-
fore in a murderOus attack by Walter
Farmer, negro, Herman Scharff, of
the Lewis Transfer Company, Of this
city, to-day killed his assailant after
a running fight of two blocks at the
bayou on North Second street. Mr..
Scharn became involved in quarrel
with the negro over the payment of
money for work performed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
SPECIAL REQUEST.

We ask each OF our subscribers to
look at the date on the label of his
paper, and IL subscription is in ar.
rears, or If 1t is about to expire, send
us remittance. The postal laws
are very stiict in this matter. IL is
much easier, too, to keep your sub
scription paid up than to let it stand
for long periods and then pay several
dollars at q time.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
DANGER IN RATS.
French Scientist Says Rodents May
Make Earth Uninhabitable.
(Leslie's Weekly. }

~ riShCh scleHtlSl, LIZ "A. Calmet-
te, perceives in rats one of the great
est dangers to the existence of the
human race. He predicts that If
mankind does not before long en-
gage in universal warfare against this
vermin the world will In time be-
come uninhabitable. He SAYS that
while different countries have differ
ent breeds of rats, which are not
dangerous and which are, sometimes
even useful, the migratory or sewer
rat, which civilization has evolved
and which follows men into every
cline, is serious peril to mankind.
This breed Of rat was first mentioned
in history In 1920. 1t originated in
Persia and India, but invaded Europe
In the eighteenth century, having
been driven out of its old domain
by famine, which it had itself large
ly caused. Millions of rats crossed
the River Volga Volga in 1927, the
rodents reaching Prussia in 1850 and
Paris three years later. Efforts were
made to exterminate the unwelcome
invaders, but thoguh many thousands
of them were killed, the plague did
not seem to be lessened. It was not
until 1855 that the sewer rat first ap-
peared in the United States, but by
1900 1t had spread all over the coun-
t
This migratory rodent Is just now
destroying in the West Indies, the
Azores and the Cape Verde Islands
every year hundreds Of thousands of
dollars, worth of coffe, oranges and
bananas. A certain island in the
River Humber, in England, was for
merly covered with a fine growth of
grass, which sustained 5000 head Of
cattle. The island Is half mile from
the mainland, but one day fifteen
years ago 1t was reached by rats,
which swan out to it, and to-day the
Verdure of the island has been so
honeycombed by the rodents that it
can no longer be cultivated. In a
number Of the Channel Islands where
there are many thousands of rats,
only few ferns and mosses grow.
The animals there live 90 crabs which
exist In great numbers. Rats go on
grabbing expeditions at low tide and
capture the shellfish by btingoff their
legs. They then carry the bodies to
their burrows. The sewer rat Is at
home In sea water, and will swim
from wharf to any anchored vessel
that takes its fancy, crawling aboard
by means of the anchor chain. 1t
Is estimated that rats yearly do $1O,-
100000 damage in the cargoes of
vessels and in warehouses on docks.
Rats are omniverous, eating every
thing from meat and poultry to the
bark of trees. and they sometimes at
tack children and old people. They
carry disease germs from one part of
the world to another, and extraordi-
nary precautions have to be taken
against them in various ports. Rats
multiply with terrific rapdiity, a sim
gle pair within two years showing
over 900 descendants. DR.. Cal
mette says that If something drastic
is not done soon rats will yet be the
only animals left on the globe.