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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
PRESIDENT HARTzOG REPLIES
Denies That He Questioned Fair
ness of the Judges.
Regrets That CONTROVERSY Has Arose and
Says Ouachita Accepts Decision
without Protest.
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

The article entitled Hendrix
Students Indignant" which was
published in Mondays issue Of
this paper and stated that Presi-
dent Hartzog of Ouachita claimed
that the judges in the recent state
oratorical contest were unfair in
rendering their decision in favor
of Hendrix, has been emphatically
denied by President Hartzog, in a
letter which was received by this
paper this morning. Below is the
letter which was written by Pres.
Hartzog:
Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
Ny attention has been called to
an article In The Log Cabin Demo
crat containing the following state
ment: The ill-natured insin-
uation of unfairness which is said
to have been made publicly by
President Henry S. Hartzog in ref
erence to the recent oratorical con-
test, is causing great deal of in
dignation among the Hendrix
College students and the matter
is constant subject of discussion
on the campus. He openly charg-
ed the judges with unfairness in
their decision.
l trust you will give me an OF
portunity to correct this misrepre-
sentation. In chapel talk to the
Ouachita students | said that il
nv Judgment Mr.. Moses delivered
the best Grafton, and added that it
seemed to me that an overwhelm-
ing majority of the audience
thought the same way. | most
emphatfcally deny, however, that
l have at any time, publicly or
privately, made any insinuation or
open charges against the fairness OF
the judges. In my talk to the
students stated clearly that the
| Judges were honorable and scholar
ly gentlemen above reproach or
suspicion. was informed that
the judges used the grading in
stead of the ranking system IN
making up the averages. Since
then, however, the marks have
been published and show that by
either the ranking or grading
system Hendrix College would
have won first place.
Ouachita College accepts the de-
cision without murmur or pro-
test and we extend our congratula-
tons to the eloquent young gentle
who represented Hetdrix.
I am sorry to learn from your pa
per that with the tension 80
high between the two colleges
coming contests will be bitterly
fought" l believe in rivalry, but
would regret to see spirit of un-
seemly wrangling. There is no
bitter feeling on the part OF our
student body toward Hendrix. We
rejoice in its continued growth.
Very truly yours,
HENRY S. HARTZoG,
Arkadelphia, May IL. President.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
Editors on Excursion.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

A party of about fifty members
of the Arkansas Press Association
passed through this city last night
Oh the junket following the annual
meeting at Fort Smith. The editors
will spend two days on a trip up
the White River railroad visiting
the progressive towns and viewing
the magnificent scenery along that
route.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
Col. Alciatore Lectures.
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

Although counter attraction at
the public school kept many from
attending, good crowd was present
at the State Normal last night to
hear Col. H. +. Alciatore of the
Little Rock weather bureau deliver
one of his popular lectures. While
his address was of a scientific ma
ture, it was couched in such sim
pie language as to be easily under
stood, and was interesting and in
structive to all who heard it.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
Services Largely Attended.
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

The services at the Presbyterian
church yesterday morning and
last night were largely attended
and two very interesting sermons
were preached by Rev. A. M.
MacL auchlin.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
Ouachita Here Again.

Ouachita will return from Clarks
vile Wednesday morning and will
play Hendrix a game in the after
noon. They will also play the
Normal school on Thursday.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
LAOD FREED OF
MURDER CHARGE

Pine Bluff, May I4.-Within
three minutes after leaving the box,
the Jury at $50 o'clock last night
returned a verdict of not guilty in
the case of the state against E. P.
Laid, who was charged with
murder in the first degree for kill
ing John Scott, a sawyer in his
employ, at Laid, Ark. October "a
1905, Two grand juries which
met following the tragedy failed to
indict Laid, and since that time
the case has been continued from
term to term. Mrs. Emma Scott,
wife of the man Laid killed, Sc
cured a judgment for $4,000
against him in the federal court,
for damages sustained by the death
of her husband.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
9TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Adjourned Yesterday at I2:45
O'clock.
Session Has Lasted 100 Days-Senator
Simms Delivers Closing Address
to Senate.
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

After 100 days of active session
the thirty seventh general assem-
bly, of Arkansas came to close
yesterday at I2:45, and was mark
ed by fitting exercises in both
branches. The closing exercises
in the house began at 80 O clock,
when Mr.. Parks of Lafayette pre-
scented Speaker Brown with hand
some loving cup from the house.
Mr.. Parks complimented in the
h CHEST terms the service and record
of Mr.. Brown as speaker. The
speaker responded by compliment
ing the legislature, both on its
work and personnel. "In conclu
sion," he stated, 'let me say that,
should we not meet again here,
may we meet again in the sweet
beyond, where St. Peter may give
each of you the recognition you
deserve.
Higgins is Complimented.
Mr.. Martin then presented Chief
Clerk James B. Higgins of this
city with beautiful smoking set.
He complimented Mr.. Higgins
and declared that he was man
"who could keep track of thods
and bills. He also stated that no
man had ever approached the desk
to determine ballot because he
questioned the honesty of ]. B.
Higgins. Mr.. Higgins responded
in few words, thanking the house
for the gift.
In The Senate
The closing exercises in the SEN
ate were interesting from beginning
to end, one of the most pleasing
features of which was the scholarly
closing address of Senator John G..
B. Simms of Chicot county, for
merly of this city, which was l.
lowed by prolonged applause from
every portion of the house.
The senate chamber, lobby and
gallery were:flled with spectators,
among whom were many ladies,
residents of Little Rock and visi-
tors from abroad, all CT whom con-
tributed generously and enthusiast
tically to the applause.
Presentations Made.
All officers and employees of the
senate received valuable remem
brances, presentation speech by
one of the senate being delivered
IN each instance, followed by one
of acceptance on behalf of the ben
efciary
President Jess M. Martin, Sena-
tor Alexander F. Yopp and Geo.
H. Trevathan, secretary of the SEN
ate, being specially remembered
in the distribution of gifts. Sena.
tor Martin received a handsome
solid silver service from the mem
bers of the senate and silver bowl
from the employees.
Greeson Receives Umbrella.
]. Bruce Greeson of this city,
journal clerk of the senate, was
presented with a handsome gold
headed umbrella for efficient ser
vice.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20
Best Stomach
Remedy Free

1t is an old saying that If the stons-
ach is sound the whole body is SAFE
because SO much depends upon the
proper working of the stomach. Many
persons find themselves with dis
order of the stomach which pro-
duces dyspepsia or a peculiar state OF
biliousness.
II you suffer from both stomach trouble
and constipation you are on the way 10
ditions come appendicitis. rheumatism
skin diseases and similar disorders, pc
cause the waste matter that should nave
been dispelled from the system through
blood and vitiated it. What Is needed ac
this point is not simply violent cathartic
tablet or salt. which usually does m9rs
tonic like DR.. CaIdwelTs syrup Pepsiu.
which people have been using for theso
ailments for nearly a quarter Of a cen
fury; 1t cured J. c. Lanham. OF War
standing, also William Voll Of 903 Eiiis-
son St. Louisville, KY, who had the
trouble for fifteen years.
However, II you have stomach trouble
you want to know from personal expert
ence what DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
will do for you. If so, send your name
to the doctor and free trial bottle WIN
be sent you. You are urged to SEND ZOE
the free bottle, as the results from 1t WIZ
be the best recommendation OF DIT; Calo-
wells Syrup Pepsin. Then you Will do as
over two million people did last year-go
to your druggist and buy a regular bottle
at so cents or 81, according to the size
you prefer. We could mention hundreds
and hundreds of families who are never
without it. You can never tell when some
member of the family will need a laxa-
tive, and then no time should be lost
taking DIR. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin.
II there is anything about
(HA your ailment that you don't
W understand. or II you want
"a ~ - any medical advice. write
~ ~ to the doctor, and he viii
answer you fully. There Is
no charge for this service.
- The address is DR.. w. b.
~ Caldwell 500 Caldwell bldg,
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20

Miss Mae Ferguson Of Little
Rock Is the guest of Miss Della
Pence.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20

Laid is we'll known by many
Conway citizens, formerly being
in the single and timber business
in this county. He was married
in this city about 20 years ago.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1909-05-20

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be this it stops falling hair. Then il
goes one step further-it aids nature in
restoring the hair and scalp to healthy
condition. Ask for "the new kind"
Made By the J. C. Aver Co., Lowell, Msss-
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Tho weekly issue of the''FRE1E
PREssE FJER TEXAS has po-
sitively the largest circulation
of all German papers published
In the State of Texas. 1t is
mailed to $50 post-offces. and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
CONTRACT DEEDS
 NOT TAXABLE

Montgomery, March 10.-(Special. )-At- torney General Garber has ruled that certain deeds used in Calhoun county which are supplemental to the mortgage in cases of trade, are not to be chargable for record fees. The deed recites fur ther consideration of promissory notes ex- ecuted by parties at interest, and are in addition to the main contract, being used to strengthen the contract. Hence they are not held to come under the mortgage tax provisions
 The opinion of the attorney general, given to Assistant Examiner H. Y. Brooke, follows:
 T have received your letter of Jan uary T. inclosing a sample of a deed used in Calhoun county, and upon which when offered for record the judge of probate does not collect the record mort gage tax. The deed under discussion, in addition to the cash consideration ex- pressed in said instrument recites a fur ther consideration "of - promissory notes executed by the said party of the second part, bearing even date with this instrument and due and payable as fol- lows, etc. Then follows a description of the notes with the date of maturity of each.
 '1n reply to your inquiry as to whether a deed of this character Is subject to the record mortgage tax required under sub division z of paragraph Co of section 2OS2 of the political code, 1t is my Judgment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
PUPILS RECITAL
 AT THE HUDSON

Marion, March 10.-(Special. )-Monday night a pupils recital was given at Jud- son college to large and appreciative audience; the programme which was com posed of 21 numbers was given by the first anr seond year pupils in piano, pipe organ, voice and violin. The onening num- Der. ''Hallelujah" chorus from the Mes siah (HandeD, arranged for two pianos, was given by Misses Mcbride, Moody Gholstons and Aldridge. The playing of Misses Collum, Scarborough and David was given with considerable conception, while the organ number of Miss O'Neal was re- ceived with considerable evidence of ap- preciation by the audience.
 Especially noticeable were the vocal se- lections rendered by Misses Terry Carver, Dawson and Griffin Miss Lucy Dickinson of Birmingham sang two little songs, "Dainty Little Love" (Newcomb). and lin Blossom Time (Needham), while Miss Virginia Cheek of Woodlawn gave an excellent rendition of CWhite) "The Spring Has Come"
 The violin quartet by Misses McMurray, Bailey, Colts, Heard Dansby and MT. Taylor was a distinct number on the pro- gramme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
ALBERTYILLE HAS
 ELECTRIC LIGHTS
CURRENT IS TURNED ON IN NEW PLANT BY THE DAUGHTER OF E. o. M'coRD, PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.

Albertville, March 10.-(Special. 1.-The completed its plant here and the lights were turned on Monday evening at 6 o'clock. Miss Minnie Lee McCord, the daughter of E. o. McCord, president of the company, moved the switch that re- leased the current to the light bulbs over the city. The ceremony marks a great stride forward in Albertville and the people welcomed the innovation with enthusiasm.
 A. L. Tate and Miss Maggie Allbritten sprung a surprise on their friends Sat urday night by driving to Guntersville and having Judge Carter make them man and wife. MT. Tate is local mana ger of the Bell Telephone company and while he has been in Albertville only d short while has made many frie<ds who heartily congratulate him. The bride is the second daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. A Allbritten and is a young lady of many charms. MT. and Mrs. Tate are at home with the brides sister, Mrs. James Morgan.
 Miss Dora Pettey and s. J. Johnson of Neville were quietly married Sunday aft ernoon at the residence of the bride parents, Rev w. K. Simpson officiating. The bride is an accomplished young lady. and for the past two years she has been a popular teacher in the schools of this county. MT. Johnson is a prominent merchant of Neville and he and his bride will reside there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
STRANGE MAN ON ISLAND
 MAY BE TOM EDMONDSON
By WILL w. NELSON.

Decatur, March 10.- (Special)-On a lonely island in the Tennessee river, sev- eral miles below Decatur there lives a strange and mysterious white man with a negro family according to stories told by Tennessee river steamboat men. When this man arrived on the island, how he came there and where he came from are questions of a mysterious nature that no one has been able to answer. The man himself will not answer them or tell what his name is. It is believed, however, that he reached the island in a skiff, but from where and when? It is said that he does not appear to be crazy, but Is strange and mysterious in his actions, so much so that the white people would have noth- ing to do with him, and the negro family through sympathy took him in and gave him bed and board. The man, it is said, has a growth of several weeks beard on his face.
 By some this strange man is thought to be Tom Edmondson. who was supposed to have been murdered and his body ere mated with other members of his fam fly at woodland Mills, this county, on NONenDeT i5oo. lio'oC "AiO ieR'S SSS-A this man and who have read descriptions of Tom Edmondson say the descriptions of the two men are the same.
 It will be remembered that a few days ago Bob Clements was tried and con- yicted of the murder of Nettie Edmond son. the daughter of Tom Edmondson, and it will also be remembered that there are other indictments against Bob Clem- ents for the murder of other members of the Edmondson family. Bob Clements was given a lifetime sentence in the state pententiary but he is still in the county jail in Decatur awaiting an appeal to the supreme court.
 Ever since the murder of the Edmond- sons and the cremation of their bodies in the fire that destroyed their residence and barn. many people have been of the opinion that Tom Edmondson did 1t him self and then escaped. This was the yer dict rendered by coroner's jury that in yestigated the case. and this was the opinion of Circuit Solicitor D. c. Almon and many others at the time the crime was committed, and this IS still the opin- ion of many people. This was the theory of the defense set up by Bob Clements attorneys in the trial of his case few days ago.
 So far as Tom Edmondson is concerned no trace whatever has ever been found of him. either dead or alive. In the ruins of his home the charred remains or rom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11

that an instrument of this character does not fall within the terms of this statute. It Is not mortgage a deed of trust or contract or conditional sale, or other instrument in the nature of a mortgage . The instrument effectuates a conveyance of the title to the property, and the ven dor's lien which arises as an incident of the transaction, does not spring from the deed, but Is a lien which attaches under the law for the balance of the pur- chase money. Neither the instrument itself nor the recitations or conditions thereof secure any. indebtedness. The amount of the deferred payments, repre- senting the balance of the purchase money, is an indebtedness secured by the vendors lien arising out of the law and not from the deed, and is subject to the tax imposed on solvent credits.
 "I understand that the probate judge has required the holder of the notes, such as are described in a deed of this kind to pay the record tax when they are presented for record I am of the opinion that this practice of the judge of probate is contrary to law. I am inclos- ing a copy of an opinion on this subject delivered to the state auditor on June 15, 1907, and suggest that you submit it to the judge of probate for his considera- tion."