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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-19
IF DEWEY HAD
SAILED AWAY.
How Battle Of Manila
Changer Worlds Current.
Intrest Of United States In Affairs
Of the World Have been Acad-
emic Rather than Real

In itself an engagement where .ht
risk was SO slight and the loss OF iifs
small the battle OF Manila is hardly
worthy TO be ddgnified with the name
Of battle; in it's consequences so greaa
the sea fight in the harbor of Man
ina ON May 1. 1898 may rank among
the decisive battles Of the world
Unlike the battles that have turnet
the current OF the worlds HISTORY N
destroyed no empires, 1t wrecked nc
dypasties 1t stagd the march OF nc
Worldwide conqueror. There was nc
Darius or Hannibal or Alexander rtc
be overthrown. But 1t brought great
people out of their political isolation
and thrust them into the maelstrom cd
world politics.
When the cable brought TO Wash
ingtou the announcement fnoan DEWEY
that he had destroyed the Spanish f'eel
and held Manila under his guns, no
one could foresee that he had scored
deeply ON the pages OF history. I'm
consciously he had done what for 125
years all the genius of statesman
ship had labored 90 prevent. A bluff
naval officer, with no political ea-
ganty I'm the hands of fate was a
greater instrument OF destiny than
the genius of craftsmanship. States
manEhip calculated and hoped, shat af
ter having done his work we'll and
Dewey would heave an
Choir and leave the Philippines to
their fate; for Dewey's instructions
were to destroy the fleet of Spain,
which was as ridiculous terror to
overs,rung nerves as a jack O. laIJ5ern
at midnight in a chnrchyard Dis ito a
yokel. But Dewey was a sailor and no
poll ician. Whree he had destroyed
he remained. He waited for the dn-
struotions of his superior officers, and
then ct was too late. Fate had spok-
en- before officialdom acted, and for
good or evil the United States were
in the philippines.
Had Dewey sailed away much poh-
teal HISTORY since then would have
been unwrdten. In The first place
the United SAFES would not have been
an Asiatdc power; its interest in the
affairs of the far East would have
been academic rather than real. Had
Dewey lief, after the hattie 1t is doubt
ful If the Uni ed States would have sent
a contingent to take part dn the sup
preston OF the Boxer uprising and the
relief of he besieged legations. Had
Dewey returned to Hongkong dt is al
most certain that Mr.. Root and Baron
Taxahira would not have appended
their signatures TO a document that
marks an epoch in the political hds-
tory of the United States, and must
have such far-reachinlg world conse-
Quences that DIS Importance cannot
be overestimated.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-19
Scared with a Hot Iron.

or scalded by overturned kettle-cut
with a knife-bruised by slammed
door-injured by gun or in any other
way-the thing needed at once is
Bucklen's Arnica Salve TO subdue i'm
Illumination and kill the pain. It's
earth's supreme healer, infaiable for
Boils, Ulcers. Fever, Sores, Eczema
and Piles. 25c at all druggists. m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-19
INDIGESTION IS
ENDED FOREVER.
All Stomach Misery VaniSheS
Five Minutes Later.
Eat Your Favorite Foods Without
Fear Of Dyspepsia or any Other
Stomach Distress.

Why not start now--to-dsy, and for
ever rid yourself of Stomach trouble
and Indigestion. A dieted stomach
gets the blues and grumbles. Give it
a good eat, then take Papes Diapepsi
to start the digestive juices work
ing. There will be no dyspepsia or
belching of Gas or eructations OF undi
gested food; no feeling ikea lump OF
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-19
Notice..

BY order of the Ohio County Fiscal
Court, parties owing subscriptions on
the Hartford & Owensboro pike are
directed to call ON John T. Moore,
Treasurer of Ohio cunty. and settle
same at their earliest convenience.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
Three Crops Tn One Year.

Fordyce. August 27.-There is no question but what E. A. Acru- man, who resides near here, is do- ing intensive farming on large scale on a small tract of land. He has already raised fine crop of oats on it, corn is flourishing at the present time and he expects to harvest crop of peas this fall. Before planting the oats last Feb ruary Mir. Acruman broke the ground three times, going down several inches each time. After harvesting the oats he plowed the stubble under and planted corn. While laying it by he planted the peas broadcast in the corn and has an excellent stand.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
RUSSELLY|LLE DAM
 NEARS COMPLETION

Russellville, Aug. 27,-The fin ishing touches on the big dam across the Illinois river here are being put on and the improvement will be completed in the course of few days, according to statements of interested parties today. The river has been damned in order to secure an immense reservoir for both water and power purposes. An artificial lake more than a mile long with water power val ue of great capacity has been made. The race for the dam was com, pleted several weeks ago and four turbines have been arranged for 1t so far. More can be added later as needed.
 A plant for electric lightning will be supplied with power from the dam and an electric line from here to Dover, to be operated by the power stored at the dam, has been proposed. In addition to this Rus sellville will secure its water sup ply from the lake back to the dam.
 Senator Jess Martin has baen very much interested in the work, He states that in his opinion the completing of the dam will set an example for other cities in the state by demonstrating the fact that the cheapest and most satis- factory power sources are, in many instances, not being used.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
CONNECTS ESCAPE
 AT WITS CAMP

Little Rock, Arg. 27.-Eight desperate negro convicts made their escape from a stockade car in the Rock Island yards at 8 o'clock last night, and up to this time none of the men have been recaptured The men took advantage of the noise made by a passing freight train to force an exit to the car and they had been gone for some time before their escape was dis covered by the night watchman on duty. The camp from which the prisoners escaped was in charge of Warden Andrew Witt of Conway. He is working about 70 men on track laying work.
 Four of the convicts are murder CTS, who were serving sentences ranging from IS to 2G years, and four were serving sentences of 5 or 4 years each for lesser ofenses It was stated at the penitentiary that the men were all considered dangerous and desperate.
 The convicts who escaped are as follows:
 J. H. Bennett, serving three years from Bradley county.
 Herman Perkins, serving four years from St. Francis county.
 Bud Dees, alias Charles Thomas, alias Black Diamond" serving four years from Miller county.
 Mark Bailey, serving I5 years for murder from St. Francis coun- ty.
 Freeman Martin, serving 2I years for murder from Bradley county.
 Moze Taylor, serving 2I years for murder from Monroe county.
 Wade Burton, serving q years for murder from Miller county.
 Will Jackson, alias James Kel ley, serving three years fo burglary from Woodruff county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27

J. w. JAMES, Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
$. $. WATERS.
 Superintendent.

It is probable that the second waterworks petition will not be started tor several days, or until the real estate assessment for rpoo has been filed the by assessor with county clerk. The amount upon which the cost of the improvement depends, as we'll as the value of the property owned.by the signers of.the petition, will be based on this years real estate assessment, the books for winch have not yet been entirely completed. Ass essor w. w. Bishop stated today that the as sessment would be filed by the middle of next week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27

and doNnot like to be annoyed with matters that have not come through the proper channel.
 No machinery has yet been made but that some friction exist ed, nor do we expect that our school will be run without it, but it is certain that it can be greatly diminished by cooperation on the part of the teachers and parents. Some have assumed that teachers are, or ought to be superhuman; or that some other teachers would be better than theirs. Teachers are but human, and are made bet ter by better treatment. Get ac- quainted with your teachers and let them get acquainted with you. Visit their rooms often and give them your best efforts at coopera- ton and if possible cause the child to feel that the teacher $ in full sympathy with it.
 We have an up-to-date building and it is all important that each parent should urge his children to keep it free from any mark or abuse of any kind. You can do much along this line.
 With malice towards none, with charity for all, let us work for our children's good, for the good of our town and country. Do right and trust the Lord and the victory is ours. Any other plan or policy is defeat.
 $. $. WATERS,
 Superipte nd o,,f
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
FAULKNER COTTON CROP
I6, ,66o Bales is Average Ginning
 for Ten Years.
Highest Was Last Year, 2o,35I Bales While Preceding Year, With I3,2so
 Bales, Was Lowest.

Ir these days. wheu the poor cror prospect is one of the princi- pal themes of conversation, the question. what Is the average cot ton crop of Faulkner county, is ire quently asked. The receipts of cotton on the Conway market is not a reliable criterion of the coun- tvs crop. Ten years ago this city received less cotton than was raised in this county, while last year it received over 5000 bales more than was raised in the county.
 The most reliable data available are the statistics of the United States census department covering the number of bales ginned each year in each county of the cotton states, According to these figures, there have been ginned in Faulk- ner county in the 10 years from 1899 to 1908, inclusive, I66 ,6o4 bales. counting round bales as half bales, there being about 2,Soo round bales pressed during the first four years of this periodo This makes an average of I6, ,66o bales ginned in the county each year.
 It may be somewhat surprising that the crop of 1907 was the small est ln the 10 years, only J3,28o bales being ginned that year. This is 637 less than was ginned in 1901, the year of the greatest drouth in the period, when IA ,o26 bales were ginned. The largest number glnned during the period and also the largest during the his tory of the county, was the crop of last year, 20, ,35I being the num- Der.
 Counting round as half bales, the number of running bales gin ned in Faulkner county each year is as follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
LINOTYPE MACHINE
 SOON 10 BE FIBRE

The Log Cabin Democrat today received notice that the new Mer- ganthaler Linotype machine re- gently ordered for this office was shipped from Brooklyn, New York on August B. Unless delayed en route the machine will arrive here within the next 10 days and will be erected and put in operation at once.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
Will Get It if we Go After It.

A petition has been presented to the Conway city council asking that the entire city may be thrown into an improvement district for the purpose of building water works. Conway is unfortunately situated in regard to water supply, but many towns have overcome greater difficulties, and if the ma jority of her property holders want water they will get it, even if they have to be supplied from our reservoir on the Illinois river. - Russellville Courier Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
IS WANTED
Supt. Waters Writes of Conway
 Public Schools.
Urges that Parents Assist in School Work by Enforcing Compliance
 with Rules.

Supt. $. s. Waters, who is spending the summer in Fayette- vile, writes the following letter i'll regard to the Conway public schools, which open here Monday, October 1
 Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 The chief aim in having a school is to educate cur children, educate them in such way as will best enable them to promote their own interest when they are thrown upon their own resources iu years to come and in such a way that they will promote the interest and prog ress of the country in which we live and of which we boast; that they may be able to measur. arms, so to speak, with their competitors anywhere, everywhere, and at all times. To this end we as teachers shall labor. To this end the course of study, rules and regulations have been arranged. We have seen too much school work to even think that the teachers alone can do all this great and responsible work. Common sense views of life, systematic, congenial work 7, and tue spirit of friendship are all powerful agents for accomplish ing the desired results. Great teachers do not teach us anything, v said Emerson, they merely change our mental attitude. They arouse, animate and inspire us ' They vitalize our dormant ener- gies. Concerning this influence of mind on mind, we know but little. t is like electricity, we see it's manifestation, but know nothing of its substance. Therefore, we earnestly ask. yea, urge and ex- pect the hearty and full coopera- tion of every parent and friend in Conway and let us all aim together for the accomplishment of the one supreme and great end above men toned. With your help the work becomes easy and success is cer- tain; without it we can do but lit tie and the end of our purpose is in a measure lost.
 We ask our patrons to see that their children attend school prompt ly and regularly, that they do the work assigned them to do at their homes, that they render perfect and willing obedience to the teach CTS while in school and as they go and come; in other words, that they follow going to school as they would any other business, and eX- ercise the same energy and tact for their success in this calling as they would in any other. Our disci- pline will be firm, rigid, and i'm. partial There will be no favorites, no pets.
 Should at any time the ideas of parents and teachers come ln conflict, do not complain to your neighbor, nor in the presence ol your children, Perhaps a mistake has been made (we ali make them). If it is worth mentioning at all, go to the teacher or super intendent first of all in the spirit of kindness and lay the matter before him. He will be glad to correct an error if such has been made. He is the agent of the board and if the matter is of such importance and cannot be adjusted by the superin- tendentent, he will appeal in your behalf to the board. The members of the board are men of business
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
WANTED

To introduce our large and complete Fall line of beautiful wool dress goods, silk and fancy waist ings. The latest up- to- date New York City pat terms. Handsomest line of material on the mar
 ket Dealing direct with the mills you will ind our prices low. Profits 5000 to 80 % weekly. Samples and full instructions packed i'll a neat sample case shipped express prepaid. No money required, Exclusive territory. Write for par ticulars. Be first to write. STANDARD DRESS GooDs Co, Dept 8 Binghamton. N. Y d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
STORE BEING REMODELED
w. M. Harrell & Co. Making Extensive
 Improvements.

The ladies and gents furnishing stores of w. M. Harrell & Go. are being remodeled this week, pre- paratory to putting the most exten- sive line of goods that the firm has ever carried in these departments. Handsome new clothing cabinets and a number of show cases will be installed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
Reduced Rates.

Arkansas State Fair, Hot Springs, Oct. 7 to I3.-For this oc- casion we will sell round trip tic kets to Hot Springs for S2.65. On sale Oct. 4 to B, inclusive; return limit, Oct. I6.
 J. w. JAMES, Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-27
Old papers tor sale.

The family medicine in thousands of homes for 52 years-Dr. Thacher's Liver md Blood Syrup
The Washington times., 1909-10-12
FLAT RECLAMATION
WANTED BY CITIZENS
Northeast Association Would
Remove Dangers of
Typhoid.

Members Of the Northeast Washing
ton Citizens Association are taking an
active interest in the reclamation OF the
AnacOstia flats. Resolutions indorsing
the movement were adopted at a meet
ing Of the association last night. DR.. L.
D. Walter said that he attributed the
majority of typhoid fever cases in the
District to conditions along the East
ern Branch.
J. Clinton Hart. of the Columbia
Heights Association. read resolution
adopted by that association asking Con-
gress to provide Tor the erection of a
normal school on the site already pur-
chased at Eleventh and Harvard
streets The resolution was adopted.
Ths following officers were elected: e.
n. Tucker, president; DIT. L D. Walter.
frss vice president; DR.. Starr Parson.
sec end vice president; S. Sauerbutts,
secretary; w. G. Land. financial sec
Rotary; A. IT. Holston. treasurer. The
following executive committee was also
reelected: John Fleming. William A
Linton. F. D. Foster. and Mr.. Frizzell
The Washington times., 1909-10-12
TERRORIST REIGN"
THREATENS SWEDEN
Thousands of Starving Strik-
ers Growing Desperate.
Attempt Outrages.

STOCKHOLM. Oct. 12-Desperate
and starving strikers, of whom there
are $4,000 in Sweden, are believed to
be on the verge Of a terrorist reign"
in Stockholm and to be responsible for
a number of dynamite outrages that
have been attempted in the last few
days.
Within the last twenty-four hours
the police have picked up i've boxes
of dynamite from the street car
tracks, thereby averting the blowing
up of crowded street cars.
Dynamite charges, with fuses at
tached, have also been found In or
near a number Of public buildings
Several OF the government buildings
have been thus threatened. Every
government building and other public
building of consequence is now un-
der a special guard.
Until the last few days the strikers
had not engaged in any violence. but
their condition has grown so des-
perate that they can no longer be held
under repression. The government is
again being importuned either to force
the big manufacturers TO furnish en-
ployment TO the horde Of idle men
or 20 supply government work for
their employment
The Washington times., 1909-10-12
ITALIAN POLICE
TO PROTECT CAR
Ruler Given Assurances of
Safety During Visit to
Rome.

ROME, Oct 12.-It developed today
the Cars reversal OF his decision not
to visit King Victor was due to assur-
ances made to him by the italian police
that they have the anarchists of Italy
well in check and have arrested the
leaders Of the plot TO assassinate the
Russian ruler
An effort was made by the Italian au-
thorities at first 10 discredit the assassi-
nation plot, but it is known positively
the Car considered the situation so
dangerous he cancelled his visit to Italy,
giving as an excuse the delicate health
Of the CZarina
That this was not the reason for tenn
poraTily abandoning the trip is proved
by the fact that now that the Car has
been guaranteed safety ne is coming
without the Empress.
For weeks the Italian secret service
authorities were aware of the plot
against the Cars life, but only within
discover the moving spirits in the
scheme and place them under arrest.
The names OF the plotters are beina
withheld from the public though il is
said that there are half dozen sus-
poets now IN custody The police nov
say that the Gar can come 10 italy
with as much safety as surrounds him
in his palace.
The Gar starts from Livadia tOuor-
row. He viii make the entire Journey
by land.
The Washington times., 1909-10-12
LIBRARY WILL ADMIT
NEW CLASS SHORTLY
Preparing Candidates for Positions
After Regular
Course.

The October bulletin of the Public
Library contains the following informa-
ton for those who are seeking posi-
lions on the Library staff:
The District Public Library expects
soon to admit it's sixth apprentice class.
These classes are composed Of those
who are seeking appointments to Junior
positions on the Library staff To be
admitted 70 the class applicants must
have the equivalent of a high school
education and must pass a written ex-
animation in history. literature. and
general Information. No one Is admit
ted who does not definitely seek a posi-
ton III the Public Library. The course
is six months in length. There are no
tuition fees. but there IS also no re-
Enumeration. The Library does not
guarantee positions TO those who finish
the course, but nearly all who have
completed II successfully during the
last five years have been offered no.
siUous.
As the number required for the next
class is not quite complete, the Library
Is DESTROYS of securing other apDlica-
'uons- Applicants must be In good
health and between the ages Of eighteen
and thirty-five. Circulars Of fnforua-
ton and forms for application NAV be
secured from the Library BY personal
or written application
The Washington times., 1909-10-12
COLUMBUS DAY HELD
QUIETLY IN SCHOOLS
Informal Exercises Are Conducted by Teachers in Com
memoraton Of Man Who Discovered This
Continent.

The life Of Christopher Columbus was
the subject Of many a lesson I'm the
lower grades Of the District schools to-
DAY In commemoration of the greatest
event in the history of this continent-its
discovery by Europeans AZ years ago
today. While there was no organized
effort on tho part of the school author
lies to have suitable exercises for the
day, the teachers of all the lower grades
were glad of the opportunity afforded.
IN several rooms, short exercises IN
which the pupils took part formed
part of the program. The kindergarten
teachers in several schools kept their
little scholars drawing ships like those
of Columbus or cutting them out or
painting the childish conception Of the
famous discovery after IL had been fit
tngIy described
Columbus day is not a legal holiday
IN the District of Columbia. Ten StatesI
have seen ut to so designate # and in
those states, banks will be closed and
The Washington times., 1909-10-12
CHAMBER GATHERS
FOR ACTIVE SEASON
First Meeting of Autumn
Will Be Busy One for
Commercial Body.

Win membership of more than 500
the largest since it was organized
Chamber OF Commerce will hold its first
fall session Of the year tonight.
From the number of important re-
ports which are ready TO be made by
several committees, indications point to
II being one of the busiest meetings the
chamber has ever held.
Some of the matters which have re-
Gently been the subjects of exhaustive
consideration by the various commit
tees are those dealing with the pro-
posed change IN the form of the gov
ernm ent of the District Of Columbia /;
the retrocession of the Virginia portion
OF the District; the amending OF the
building regulations of the District, the
retention of the annex" train between
W washington and Potomac yards; the
securing of the international aviation
meet, and the division of labor between
the Chamber Of Commerce and Board
of Trade
Not all of the committees are ready
TO make complete reports, but IT is
expected the reports that will be made
VIII result IN keeping the members in
session several hours. President VIII
liam +. GUIDE and Secretary Thomas
Grant of the Chamber viii preside over
the meeting. After adjournment a buffet
luncheon viii be served.