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Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-10

there will be found some of the grizzled mementoes OF
the old days. Perhaps you may find him engaged in a
social game of cards, or discussing the early steamboat
days-a man with a wide SLOUGH hat, a splendid gray
beard and a look of prosperity. In common with all
Saxon frontiersmen, the old pioneer is a man misplaced
in these times, but in his day he was the true representa-
tive of that sturdy valor which is now decaying IN wealth
and luxury. There will be no more of him while the
world stands and his name on the prairie he first titled
with his toll is overwhelmed in modern wonder.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
MONEY READY FOR
BASEBALL FRANCHISE

Little Rock, Nov. 30.-President II.
C. Rather of the Little Rock Baseball
Association yesterday afternoon re-
ceived a letter from j. W. lleisman,
president of the Atlanta club, and who
has led the fight to get Little Rock out
of the Southern League, informing
him the Little Rock club could draw
on Chattanooga for the $12 800, the
option price on the transfer of the Lit
tie Rock franchise to Chattanooga.
President Rather replied that Little
Rock preferred Chattanooga to send
in the money, Little Rock does not
recognize President Heisman as the
agent of Chattanooga, and will deal
direct with Chattanooga if that town
makes good and purchases the Little
Rock franchise. Something will be
done one way or the other in the next
few days, for the option expires De
cember 10.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30

fcndant was a forgery and asked to
have it Cancelled and the property dis
trbuted according to law. The princi4
Ipal point in support of their claim was
the alleged fact that the deed was
written on a blank which was not
printed prior to 1901 and possibly not
! for several years afterward, although
it was dated in the early part of 1898,
and the defendant testified that it was
executed at the time it was dated. The
plaintiffs also offered testimony to the
effect that the signature of S. L. A.
| Whceiis was not genuine.
The defendant offered evidence Of
witnesses who stated that they had
heard NJ Strickland, ST., say that
he intended to give his son all of his
lands at his death, and other circum-
IstantiaI proof of the validity of the
deed. The expert testimony Of Dir. G..
II. Hoffman Of Little Rock, whose
mysterious disappearance, coupled
with stories of alleged bigamY and of
his being prince Rudolph of Austria"
was the subject of considerable dis
cusson in the public prints recently,
was introduced in evidence. DR..
Hoffman testified it was his opin-
ION that the deed was not the original
Gled by the defendant, but was re-
traced copy, although he stated that
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
KOREAN BOY TO
ENTER HENDRIX

Hot Springs, Nov. 30.-The young
Korean, who is to be educated at Hen
Dirk College at Conway, arrived in
Hot Springs Saturday. Several weeks
ago Rev. Forney Hutchinson, pastor
of the Central Methodist church at
Hot Springs, sent to Korea for one of
the young sons of that country to be
educated in Arkansas. The youth is
Is years of age and appears to be a
bright young fellow. He will remain
in Hot Springs until the second term
opens at Hendrix in January. The
expense of the young mans trip and
of his education in this country will
be borne by the congregation of the
Central Methodist church. After the
Korean receives his education it is eN-
perted he will return to his native
land and teach his fellow countrymen.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
University on a Novel Plan.

The American university at Wash
ington is beginning the erection OF
buildings to cost $2,O0O,0O0. The
Methodists hope to crown their edu-
cational system with this post -gradu-
ate institution.
In two respects the American uni
versity will be unique. says the Edu-
cational Review, in that 1t Will be the
only educational institution in the
United States which will confine its
instruction to postgraduate studies
and will not have any undergraduate
schools attached to its scheme OF edu-
cation, and that the university will not
enroll any students until every build
ing is erected and the total assets,
property and endowment, amount TO
at least sl0,O00,000, The buildings now
being constructed are for the law de-
partment. the colleges of medicine,
technology art and great museum.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
DECLINE TO BUY
COLLEGE PROPERTY

Little Rock, Nov. 30.-The PROPOSE
tin made by the board of the College
of Physicians and Surgeons for the
sale of their property at Lincoln and
Riverside, to be used for Baptist
state sanitarium. was declined by the
commission appointed at the recent
Baptist state convention to arrange
for such an institution.
The commission met at the First
Baptist church, Twelfth and Loui-
siana streets, yesterday afternoon.
After short discussion it was de
cided that while the Baptists Of Ar
kansas should have sanitarium to
cost not less than 100000, it was not
eXpedient at this time to accept the
proposition made. 1t was decided in
stead to solicit bids for location Of
such an institution, to be submitted to
the next state Baptist convention.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
QUILT TO BE GIVEN AWAY.

AS means of raising money to as
sist in the entertainment of the state
Woodmen convention here next year,
the ladies of the local Woodman Cir
Gle are arranging to offer as a prize
a handsome silk quilt made by the
ladies, which won the blue ribbon at
the recent state fair. They are SELL
ing regular tickets to the Electric
theater at the usual price 10 cents,
and with each ticket sold free chance
to draw the quilt is given. The date
of the drawing will be announced
later The ladies will canvass the city
to sell the tickets, which may also be
obtained from Jesse James at A. f..
Livingston's store. d3t
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
COUNTY PAYS FOR BLANKS.

Little Rock, Nov. 30 Receiving a
letter from Floyd Walker, sheriff and
collector of Ashley county, asking if
the state did not pay for tax receipts
the same as poll tax receipts, Attor-
ney General Norwood yesterday after
noon replied quoting the substance OF
an act of the legislature of 1909, which
provides for these receipts being paid
for by the county. Attorney General
Norwood says some Of the county
lcvying courts might have overlooked
an appropriation, but the act now al
lows the counties to pay for all blanks
used by county offices, which it did moi
do before.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
20. l.. HONEA FOR CONSTABLE

We announce in this issue the can
didacy of Oscar l.. Honea for sec
ond term as constable of Cadron town
ship, subject to the action of the
Democratic voters on January A. Mr..
Honea is now serving his first term,
and believes that his record is such as
to entitle him to the Democratic priv
ilege of holding another term He re
fers anyone who desires to investigate
hih record to the justices of the peace
under whom he is serving as to the
manner in which he has performed his
duties. Mr.. Honea is well acquainted
in the township and has many friends.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
DIR. THOMAS A PASTOR.

Among the appointments made by
Bishop HendriX in the Little Rock
conference yesterday was that of DIR.
James Thomas to be pastor Of First
church in TeXarkana, which he had
previously served for four years be
fore becoming commissioner of educa-
tion FOR Hendrix College. DR.. Thom-
as will also continue to serve in the
latter capacity. Rev. A. c. Millar,
former president of H,adriX College,
was returned for his fourth year as
presiding elder of the Little Rock dis
.u'ct. Rev. J. y. Hammons, formerly
.cf Convey, and q Hendrix graduate,
was given one of the best appoint
mcnts in the conference. presiding eld-
er of the Pine Bluff district Few
changes of Importance We're made in
the location of the preachers.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
STRICKLAND DEED
DECLARED Valid
IS HELD NOT A FORGERY
CHANCELLOR WALLACE HOLDS
NJ. STRICKLAND OWNER OF
FATHERS LANDS.

After spending the entire day hear
ing evidence and arguments in the
case, Chancellor J. G. Wallace at 10
o'clock last night rendered a decision
holding the deed under which NJ.
Strickland, Jr., is in possession of
about 700 acres of valuable land to be
valid and dismissing for want of
equity the complaint of G. X. Strick-
land and other heirs, who sought to
prove the instrument a forgery.
Most of yesterday was taken up in
arguing a motion for continuance
which was made by the defendant 5
attorneys, Senator jeff Davis and j.
II. Harrod of Little Rock, and Sam J.
Crabtree of Beebe and which was re
sisted by Judge p. II. Prince and r.
W. Robins for the plaintiffs. Late in
the afternoon Chancellor Wallace
overruled the motion for continu-
ance and stated at the time that he
would declare the deed invalid, but
the counsel for the defendant request
ed the court to 90 into further hear
ing of the case, on the ground that the
evidence had not been fully presented,
the issue then before the court being
only the motion for continuance. This
request the court granted, and on final
bearing the court declared the evi-
dence insufficient to warrant the can
scellaton of the deed and sustain the
charges that the instrument was
forged.
No chancery case in recent years
has perhaps excited the interest which
has been manifested in this suit, in
volving as it does a charge of forgery
in which NJ Strickland Jr., formerly
prominent citizen of this county and
now mayor of Beehe and a banker of
that town, was implicated. Matthew
Strickland, Sr., one of the weathlest
farmers and country merchants of the
county, died at Bristol, where he had
made his home for many years, on
March 2, 1908. He left surviving him
as his heirs M. Strickland. Jr., the
defendant and his only living child;
G. r., Milton Clara and Ollie, four
children of his son, Oliver, who died
in 1888; and Mary +. Brown, Dora
Brady, p. Y, r. A., W. W., G. c. and
Estella Richards, seven children of his
daughter, Gillian Strickland Richards,
who died in 1890.
Twelve days after the death of his
father, M. Strickland, Jr., filed for
record deed conveying to him 7l5
acres of land in this county at the
death of NJ. Strickland, Sr.' the gran
tor. The instrument was dated Feb
ruary 20, 1898, and was witnessed by
and acknowledged before S. l.. A.
Wheels, justice of the peace, who
died May 10, 1900. The deed was not
signed by the grantor's wife, Ann f.
Strickland.
The plaintiffs in this case, consist
ing of all of the other heirs, filed q
suit in circuit court, which was later
transferred to equity, in which they
charged that the deed filed by the de
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
BEARS REPORTED PLENTIFUL

Little Rock, Nov. 30.-Col. Ed Rod
dy of the state auditors office, has re-
turned from a visit to his home in Au-
gusta, and reports bears running over
everything in the bottoms of White
river in Woodruff county. He says
during the past week DR.. Fletcher,
Coutny Judge Summers and others
went out to trail bears which had been
seen in the bottoms and killed three,
running another across the river so
that it was killed by some negroes
soon after it landed on the other side.
The hunters have been trailing a big
bear with one toe off, which has been
seen in those parts for several years,
but they have never been able TO get
close enough to take a shot at bruin
since he left one of his toes in a trap
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
With the Rural
Schools
(MRs. c. II. NELSON. EDlToR.)

(Under this heading each week
The Log Cabin Democrat will devote
column of space, or so much there
of as may be required, to the inter
ests of the rural schools of Faulkner
county. Mrs. c. II. Nelson of Con
way. who is now teaching at Mayhow-
er, has been appointed editor Of the
department, and will supply from such
communications as may be sent her
matter for this column. Teachers, di-
rectors and others interested in school
work are invited to forward commu-
nicatons, discussions OF school prob
lens, reports of their schools and
other similar matter to Mrs. Nelson,
who will prepare the matter for pub
lication and make such comments upon
them as may seem appropriated
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
CHANCERY PROCEEDINGS.

Proceedings in chancely court this
morning were as follows:
G. W. James, assignee, VS.. Prudie
Birdsong ct al. Commissioner report
of sale filed, confirmed, deed presented
and acknowledged.
r. S. Smith VS.. Frances Smith
Commissioners report of sale filed
confirmed, deed presented and ac-
knowledged. Judgment for $53.15 on
intervention of c. A. Simmons & Co
Nerna Havens VS.. Ed Havens, Dis
missed on motion of plaintiff.
State of Arkansas ct al. VS.. Chas
Lehman ct al. injunction issued by
court in chambers dissolved.
H. c. Baker VS.. Fannie B. Durham
ct al. Custody of child Ida. shifted
from Fannie b. Durham to its grand
father, Spence Lay, with liberty OF
each parent to visit child at reason
able times, and Spence Lay ordered
not to take child out of custody OF
cOurt without leave.
John w. Suter VS.. Edna p. James
Motion sustained to make answer OF
defendant more definite and defend
ant allowed 10 days to file amended
answer.
Ira Hallum ct al, exparte. Dis
abilities removed for special purpose
of conveying interest in lands de
scribed in petition.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30

Corbelle Pickett to be given at Cen
trial College at the conclusion of her
lecture next Friday night. All mem
bers of the chapter and all Confed-
crate veterans are especially invited
to attend the reception.
The admission to the lecture will be
75 cents at the door, but tickets may
be obtained from Miss Randell, Miss
Pence or any member of the L, d. c.
committee at 80 cents each before Fri
day night. Orders for tickets may be
telephoned to these ladies at any time.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
TRoUBADoUR STAFF ELECTED

Hendrix College students are al
ready planning the third edition OF
their annual publication, the Trouba-
dour, which is expected to be fully up
to the mark of the artistic volumes
heretofore issued by them. The fol
lowing staff has been elected for this
year: Edtor-in-chief, NJ. w Riggin
business manager, W. B. Hubbell; lite
rary editors, N. II. Irvine and c. D.
Nelson; art editors, Miss Florence
Hamilton and W. f. Tate; athletic ed
tor, S. H. Scott; advertising manager
J. F. Simmons; circulation manager
w. X. James.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30

The editor has kindly given this col
umn for the use of the rural schools
of the county
Teachers, members of school boards
and patrons are all asked to contribute
articles relating to the betterment of
present conditions. There are many
subjects of Importance, discussion
of which would be profitable.
If you are doing anything out of the
ordinary routine in your district, tell
about it. Perhaps some other district
is in need of your ideas and plans.
How did you secure your nice new
window shades? How did you start
your library? What plans have you
for securing regular attendance and
eliminating tardiness? What do you
know about the actual practice of self
government or the school city idea?
DO we need uniformity of books for
this county? Should the compulsory
attendance law apply to this county?
Would county superintendency benefit
the rural schools?
All the teachers are requested to
send reports of their schools.
MRS. c. II. NELSON.
MayAower, Ark, Nov. 30. 1909.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30

tiers nave been received recently by
State Land Commissioner l.. l.. Coff-
man from T. F. John of Colthorps,
Texas, asking for information con-
cern the grant of land upon which Lit
Tie Rock is located, as well as that
upon which the old state capitol build
ing is situated. Commissioner Coff-
man has no idea why the man con-
tinues to write concerning the land
unless he intends to make claim to
the entire city and statehouse, too,
asserting that he is one of the heirs of
former owners.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
ALABAMA VOTES WET.

The special election held in Ala
bama yesterday to vote ON the consti-
tutional amendment forever prohibi-
ing the sale of liquor in that state re-
suited in a sweeping victory for the
antis. 1t was claimd this morning
that the prohibitionists had carried
only six of the 81 counties, and tn,
majority against the amendment
would be fully $4,000.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
SHOW WAS A SUCCESS,

A large audience greeted the high
school senior class last night to wit
ress the presentation of their play,
After the Game The show was a
distinct success, the parts being we'll
carried out and the crowd thoroughly
enjoyed the entertainment. The play
as given under the direction of Mrs
c. H. Hogan. About $40 was realized
which will be used in improving the
library as a memorial by the class of
1910.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
WILL NOT MAKE RACE.

W. T. Picrcey of this city, who has
been frequently mentioned as a prob
able candidate for county treasurer,
stated this morning that on account
of his wife's poor health he would not
be able to enter the race. Mr.. Piereey
says that he has received much en-
enlargement to become a candidate and
feels that the opportunity would have
been a good one for him, but Mrs.
Piercey's health is such that he could
not leave her to make the campaign.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
ARKADELPHIA WANTS DEPOT.

Little Rock, Nov. 30-The Arkan-
sas railroad commission is this after
noon holding a session at Arkadelphia,
where the station has been box ear
since the depot burned The commits
sion went to Arkadelphia in response
to a petition from the citizens, who
complain of the depot facilities, and
an order for a new depot is antici-
pated.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
DIES SITTING IN CHAIR.

T. j. Purcell died while sitting in a
chair at the county paupers' home this
morning. He had been committed for
only about two weeks, being an invalid
and having no means of support. He
was afflicted with dropsy and is
thought to have contracted pneumonia,
which was the immediate cause of his
death.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
EVIDENCE WAS
SENSATIONAL

Little Rock, Nov. 30.-A sensational
feature Of the Ellis trial this morn
ing was the evidence Of Chancellor
Elliott of Pine Bluff on behalf of the
defendant. He stated that he had
seen a letter written by Willis to his
little daughter. charging that her
mother was an impure woman Chan
ccllor Elliott, testified that after read
ing the letter he had told Ellis that a
man who would write such a letter
should have his neck broken.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
NORMAL GIRLS TO PLAY.

The girls basketball team of the
State Normal School will play the
girls of Morrilton high school at Nor
rlton next Saturday afternoon. The
boys basketball squad of the Normal
will meet to organize tomorrow after
noon.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
Waistcoats for Dogs.

Fancy cold weather waistcoats for
pet dogs, made by experienced tail
crs, is the announcement that meets
the eye in a London west-end shop.
rhtse waistcoats are made in all the
latest colors and of the finest mate
rials. They are braided and beauti-
lully finished, and must take hours to
manufacture. Charms in the shape of
,irrors, tiny brushes with the dogs
.ouoaram on the back. and SILVER
N4.Gs axe other novelties advertised
on icy wear.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
STRAYED From my place on Ar

STRAYED From my place on Ar
kansas river, mare mule; blue or
mouse-coIored, name cut off short, tail
long; about 10 years, weighs about
500 pounds. Reward for information
leading to recovery. w. f. Hardin,
Route 3, Conway. w-2tf
Legal blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
NORMAL COMMITTEE MEETS.

President J !. Doyne is today at
tending the regular monthly meeting
of the executive committee of the
State Normal board at Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
RECEPTION FOR MRS. PICKETT

The local chapter of Daughters of
the Confederacy have planned an in
formal reception for Mrs. LaSale
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Nov. 9o.-T Tonight
and Wednesday, unsettled weather;
local rains tonight or Wednesday.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30

Legal blanks for sale al this Office.
Legal blanks for sale at this Office.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1909-11-30

TO CLAIM LITTLE ROCK.
Little Rock, Nov 80. Several let
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26
WHICH DO You THINK7
some Remarks On the oaestfOn- De
Americans Hurry, Or Merely
Concentrated -

Henry Van Dyke recently delivered a
series q notable and widely discussed lee
lures On The Spirit Of America al TIE
SOrbOn-e in Paris The lamar American
Magzzi1e publishes the fourth one OF these
IN thu form Of AZ article. It's subject Is
~WEl-Power. Work and Wealth. 4 the
course Of whicn Prof Van Dyke has 70
say ire following IN regard 70 TIE prevail
ing impression IN Europe that Americans
are Always il 4 rush.
Ths hig stimuIztson q viI-Power in
America has lad TIE effect q cuickenizR
the genera pace Of Mfs 70 a rate that a.
way azurntshes ard sometimes anaoys rhe
EUrOpean visitor The movement Of things
ard people Is rapid -tncsssanr bexiIter-
ing There IS a rushing uds in tne streets
Il nervous tension in the air Business Is
transacted WITH sTtrt Dispatch and close
attention The preliminary compliments and
eou-tEstss are eEtzfnatsd wheche- ycz
want u buy a paper Of pins or a thous-
ard shares q stock IL Is done quickly I
remember WAITING Al hour IN the O-romau
sank AZ Damascus. once 70 Er a thousand
francs CT ny letter Of credit TIE polite
director give re coffee and delightful talk
IN NeE YORK the us-scc--u would nor
lave taken i've mrGrz- bur there would
have beer no coffee Or conversation
I The American moves -ap56-y. buc L
you should infer from tbs fact t-at he s
always In a hurry yCC would make n MS
taxa His Fundamental philosophy = that
you must be quick s0Eeriues Z ycu dom
ash % be hurried always You must cor
dense YOU must eliminate you must save
tine on ErLs things in order that YOU may
have more tine for TIE larger things. Re
s-ys-s-ar-zes MS correspondence hIs Office
work al the details u MS bustnsSs. not
FOR the sake Of system bEr for TIE sake
q getting through Win lis work In MS
office hangs 4 motto This Is Ny Busy
Day" He does not arrive a. tha railway
station fifteen MINUTES before TIE d@uarr-
Ire Of hts train because ne has something
e4se that he EOuId rather 90 with those
fifteen Minutes He does not Ike % soecd
Al hour n the barber-shcp. because ne
wishes 70 get cut 70 rs country club n
god tine Ter 4 game Of Euit and a
shower ba-n zfterEa-d He likes 70 have
tul Ess IN which ore thing connects WIKI
another promptly ard neatly. without N
necessary intervals His Characteristics at
uuuds Is lot that CT a nan IN 4 hurrv.
bur Est q q MAJ conczt-a1ed On n.
tang IN hand 70 save tine