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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
UNKNOWN MAN IS
FATALLY BURNED

On Monday night about 10 O'Clock a
car loaded with cotton standing at the
cotton platform at Perry was discov-
cred to be on fire. As quickly as pos
sble the car was run beneath the wa
ter tank, but not until the top and
siles were burned through. When the
ire had been partially axtinguished
the body of man was seen lying on
top of the burning cotton. When re-
moved the body was so badly charred
IS to maze recognition impossible, but
it is supposed to have been that of a
man giving the name of Johnson, who
had been in Perry during the day and
who said his home was at Little Rocks
1t is thought he had climbed into the
car previous to its being sealed for the
purpose of stealing ride and that in
lighting his pipe or cigarette had
ignited the cotton, thus suffocating
and partially cremating himself The
body was buried at Perry after cor
orner's jury had rendered a verdict
according to the above cts.-Perry-
vile News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
GAS FRANCHISE
HANGING FIRE

Little Rock, Nov. Representa-
tives of the Arkansas Natural Gas
Company, which proposes to pipe gas
from the Caddo fields up through the
state to Little Rock, and supply many
towns en- route with the gas, met with
committees of the council yesterday
.ufternoon end talked franchise for an
hour or more. but nothing resulted, 1t
seems as though the councilmen desire
the promoters to show something be-
fore the franchise is given. They want
IA cheap rate for fuel gas in large
quantities and This the promoters have
not so far showed any inclination to
place in definite terms. The company
offers 80 cent gas to residences, with
10 per cent discount for the prompt
payment of bills, and intimate fac
tories will got gas cheaper The coun-
-iTmen desire to know how cheap, and
The price has not been given. Moth
ing was accomplished at the meeting
yesterday, and another meeting will be
held next Monday. The couneilmen
all show desire to get the gas as
cheap as possible, a large bond that
the streets will be kept IN repair when
the company tears them up, and also
that the city will receive a percentage
Of the gross receipts Of the company,
as is paid by the different public util-
ity corporations of the various cities.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
INJURIES PROVE SERIOUS
TOM NJ. LEE MAY NOT RECOVER
FROM KNIFE WOUNDS-IN
CRITICAL CONDITION.

Tom Lee, negro working on the
Little plantation on the Arkansas riv-
er, is reported to be in a critical con-
dtion as a result of injuries inflicted
on him with knife about 10 days ago
by Sam Mckee, also colored. 1t was
stated this morning that the proba-
biities are the injured negro will not
recover, Mckee and Lee became in
volved in a fight over a disagreement
to the affections of dusky damsel on
the river. Mckee claims Lee was com
ing at him with a gun when he slashed
him with the knife.
Mckee was arrested following the
fight and placed in Jail to await the
outcome of Lees injuries. The exam
ining trial will be held before Justice
of the Peace c. G. Patrick.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
CANDIDATES CUT
CANVASS SHORT

Only nine speaking appointments
will be made in the county by the can
didates before the primary to be held
January A, 1910, according to an
agreement reached by them here this
afternoon. The canvass proper will
last only one week, the one imme-
diately preceding the election, but
each Saturday between now and that
time viii also be utilized.
f. H. Mccarthy, chairman of the
Democratic county central committee,
by request of the candidates, presided
at the meeting. The session was en-
tirely harmonious, the short campaign
apparently suiting all of the aspirants
for Office, After discussing the cam
.paign, the following appointments
were unanimously agreed upon:
Saturday, December Providence.
Saturday, December II Oakland.
Saturday, December 18-Naylor.
Tuesday, December % Wooster.
Wednesday, December 29-Guy.
Thursday, December 30 Holland.
Friday, December 81 Mt. Vernon,
Saturday, January -Vilonia.
Monday, January Conway.
1t was agreed that the speaking will
oegin at 10 o'clock IN the morning at
each appointment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
CLAIM STRAIN
OF INSANITY

Little Rock, Nov. Backing up
the theory of temporary insanity and
a hereditary tendency toward mental
unbalance, the relatives o. w. y. Ellis,
on trial for The killing of N. P Willis,
took the stand yesterday and unfolded
the painful story of family attiictions.
An indisputabiA hereditary strain of
insanity was proven to exist on the
mothers side of the family, and men,
tai weakness was established on the
fathers SIDE.
Every line of evidence offered by
the de 'ense converged toward the idea
of insanity, with the single exception
of the proof that Ellis held a special
policeman's commission in Pine Bluff,
accounting for his carrying revol-
ver. Witnesses testified that Ellis
acted unusually on the night before
the killing and the morning of the
tragedy. Others claimed that his gen
eral demeanor had changed from
fore the killing from worry over pri-
Fate matters. Character witnesses
swore to the previous good reputation
of the defendant.
An accident to Ellis in a football
game in Little Rock in 1901, when he
was a member of the University of
Arkansas eleven, broke into the trial
today. The university was playing
the Little Rock Athletic Association,
and during the second half, Ellis was
Knocked unconscious by a blow behind
the ear. He was carried from the field
TO the Gleason hotel and did not re
gain consciousness until midnight In
the next game, shortly afterwards,
with the Kansas City Medics, at Fay
ettevil!e, he was again knocked un-
conscious by blow on the head and
put out of the game The contest was
on Thanksgiving day and was the last
in which Ellis took part, as he grad
uated the following spring.
The testimony was admitted on the
theory that an accident that might
have affected the defendants mental
is competent.
Three or four other incidents of Ell
lis early life were also admitted by
the court as rejecting on his sanity.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
FOOTBALL TEAM RETURNS.

Coach w. W. Parker and the Con-
way high school team returned last
night from Hot Springs, where they
played the high school Thursday.
Coach Parker says the game was one
of the cleanest and most sportsman
like he ever Witnessed. He attributes
he defeat of his men in part to the
big turkey dinner they got after
reaching Hot Springs. eve missed
connection at Little Rock" he said,
"and arrived at the springs just in
time to eat the big dinner they served
as, jump into our uniforms and hurry
TO the field. As a result our men We're
so slow they could hardly run and our
hosts had no trouble in defeating u.s."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
FEE GRABBING
OFFICIALS RAPED

Hot Springs, Nov. 27.-A rap at the
'reverue' system employed by magis-
trates under the law of Arkansas, as
axempthed by the conduct of a num-
ber of justices of the peace in Garland
county, was taken by the grand jury
which has just adjourned.
The methods of finding the gam
blers, saloonl,eepers and other law vio-
lators, as practiced by magistrates,
are designed, in the opinion of the
grand jury, rather to fatten the purse
of the law and "jestice" dispensers
than to engender Il respect for the law
and to encompass its proper enforce
ment
In many instances women of the I'M
derwerld have been periodically fined
in amounts agGfegating nearly $50 in
each case, Of which amount fat
share would 90 to district attorney,
another juicy bit to the constable and
a third "stice' to the magistrate in
the shape of lawful fees, while the
lne the munificent sum of one lone
some dollar would go to the Golfers
of the county to help the taxpayers 10
uiId ma maintain jaiis, poorhouses
end ,ouits Of justice.
The Grand jury contented itself with
ra'HHg public attention to the condi-
t.on. The remedy rests with a new
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
FEW VIEW ECLIPSE.

1t is probable that very few Con
way people saw the lunar eclipse
which occurred early this morning.
The eclipse began at l:11 o'clock and
was total at 2:14, the face of the moon
being entirely covered by the shadow
of the earth until 1886 this morning,
and passing entirely out of the shadow
by 5:3S. While the eclipse was occa-
sionally obscured by passing clouds,
the spectacle was a grand one to those
who rose during the small hours of
lhe night to view it,
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27

feet. 1t was soon discovered the girl
was seriously injured, and DR.. Brad
ley was telephoned for, but she was
dead before the doctor, arrived. A ne.
gro man was also slightly injured,
The hand Of affiietion seems to berest-
ing heavily on Gabe, as he has lost his
wife and daughter and two mules
sinee August. He is said to be good
negro and has lived on the Dowdle
farm about 25 years. Morrilton Dem
ocrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
LIGHTNING BOLT
KILLS NEGRO GIRL

A 15-year-old daughter of Gabe
Henry, colored, living on the Dowdle
farm, four miles west of town, was
killed by lightning Mono When
the rain came up Monday aAg, 10
or 20 negroes who were W, skng on
the levee went into the house to get
out of the rain and had been in. there
only a short time when bolt of
lightning came down the chimney,
knocking the entire crowd off their
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
ENLARGED FORM
FOR DAILY EDITION

On account of the crowded condition
of our advertising columns, the Daily
Edition appears today as a seyen-col-
umn paper, instead of six columns as
in the past The enlarged size will be
continued as long as the advertising
patronage justifes it.
This issue also contains two extra
pages, one of which carries full-page
announcement Of Norwood & Camp,
which it will pay everyone to read.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
MAYOR WITT TO RUN.

Although his formal announcement
has not VET been made. Mayor A. J.
Witt stated thu morning that he is a
.andidatc for circuit clerk Of the coun-
ty. J II. Fartje Of Conway and J. II.
Hail of Eagle township have already
/ nnounccd for this position, and |. G..
Williams is still considering the mat
er of offering for the office, and may
get into the race.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
BIRDSoNG PLACE SOLD.

As commissioner in chancery, A. NJ
l,edbetter this afternoon sold under a
degree Of chancery court the Birdsong
place, southwest of Conway, to Joe
Dauehcrty, whose bid was $1,000.
There are 100 acres in the place, which
is said to be well improved
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
SPECIAL NOTICE

to friends of United Daughters of the
Confcderacy;
The u. d. c. are financially inter
ested in the success of the entertain
ment 10y Mrs. Pickett at Central Col
,epe December 3. Tickets in advance
from members of L. D. C. can be Sc
cured at so cents. Admission at the
door, Is cents. Season tickets for
Central Normal lecture course, 81.
Mrs. P.cIett only makes two stops
IN Arkansas. We are fortunate to be
favored.
For tickets or information telephone
Mrs. j. A fence OF Miss Randell.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
THREE OUT FOR MARSHAL.

Although the municipal campaign
viii probably not open until after the
county primary, prospective candi-
dates for the oliiceof marshal are be-
ginning to be mentioned. 1t is
thought probable that Marshal J. r..
Charles, Night Watchman John Dur
ham and former Marshal ]. A. King
win all be in the race for the posi-
ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
ONE ACCIDENT MAKES TWO.

TeXarkana, Nov. 27.-As sequel to
remarkable series of accidents, Mrs.
Morgan, a widow of J. l.. Morgan of
Bon Ami, La, will soon file suits
against two railway companies. J. l..
Morgan Of Hope, Ark, brother of the
deceased, WIS run over a few days ago
by train and lost a limb, He was
brought to Texarkana hospital, and
that accident led to another which
cost his brothers life under car
wheels. The brothei came from Loui-
siana to see the injured man and was
struck by an Iron Mountain switch
engine in the yards of the Texas &
Pacific railway company bnd instantly
killed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27

is liatle to prove costly TO him. ast
Sunday Coroner Hodges was ealled to'
Higgins to hold an inquest oyar a re
gro who was shot there the night be-
fore. In probing 70 ii,id- the csaurse of
the bullet, Dir. HODGES evidcntlyspois-
oned his hand, which began to swsIf
next day, becoming very painful. TN
hand is now twice its mai 1a1lise and
The swelling continued 4 tlis
arm. 1E
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

viii Toney, %, Conway, and Eliza
beth Howard, 19, Under
Thomas Lyons, 55, Republican, and
Mrs. Ida Hensley, 2S, Damascus.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Nov. Tonight
and Sunday, unsettled weather; rain
tonight or Sunday; colder Sunday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
RULES OF THE HOUSE

in advance
EVERY CHILD MUST HAVE A TICKET.
The doors will be open 1870 p. m.
During the regua season the evening performance will
begin at 8:l5 p. m.
Patrons requested to he in their before
tain raises and to retain their coupons until
of the performance.
Ladies will their hats, be requested do so
by the usher.
Tobacco chewing will not be tolerated
We reserve the right of admission.
All articles found in the theater by any of its employees
will be returned to the managers Office where may
direct inquiry Patrons of the theater who find articles left
in the seats parti uary enjoned leave the same
with some empoye of the house
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27

Legal blanks for sale at this office
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27

NhIch confines him 70 his bed The
blood poisoning was contracted in
neeplar manner, and Dr. Hodges
close attention to his duty as coroner
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27


ages of 6 and IL, WI lite ths
best ad for the sale ol Piun;
either Conway publi y other
school or college. A
will offer two kinds Of Esixea
better prizes for the five best nds y
five second prizes for the fve secsn
best ads. There will be ten rG{ixly
given in all. Let everyone try.
RULES.
No ad shall be composed Of more
than rs words and none less thd
words. Fes3
Each ad will be graded on t. fol-
lowing points flour points in alk{
Composition, spelling, punctl3G
and school spirit brought out u ne
wording of the ad.
Bring or send your ad to nay n
on or before Wednesday, Deeen1b
at 1880 o'clock, and there efiH - !
record made and placed in SAl6d
box.
The winner will be ann0u1
4:30 Monday evening III fj a
store. 49, ,|}s \
Each winning ad win ka ~ d
in the paper. y z
Let every pupil from to I1a yeafs
try. NJ &
Each I'd will be marked with the
age Of the writer, which will be con
sidered BY the. judges. NJ
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27

Legal blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-27

for the ten girls or boy
Conway public schoq
ages of 6 and IL, WI
best ad for the sale
either Conway publ
school or college.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-15
DRUNK-GRAZED COOK
GOES ON RAMP AGE
NAVAL VETERAN FILLS UP AND
BECOMES 0UARRELS0ME
Frank C. Maitland ReViVes Old Grudge
with Fellow Cooks and Much
Damage Is Done with
Razor

SAN PEDRO, Dec. 14-Celebrating
with the money from his pension
check which he cashed yesterday,
Frank c. Maitland, a marine cook
and a naval veteran who was on the
u. S. S. Trenton at the time of the
Apia disaster in Samoa, filled up with
sufficient liquor last night to make
him quarrelsome, and on reviving an
old grudge with fellow cooks at the
rooms of the Marine Cooks and Stew
ards union in the Griffin block, flour
ished a razor and in the mixup badly
cut up the back of, w. S. Fletcher, a
cook.
Alex Burgess, cook aboard the
steamer Carlos, now in port, inter
fered and was severely cut in the
knee Others in the place were then
afraid to interfere and Maitland es-
capped, but was captured within an
hour by Officers II. c. O'Howell and
c. II. Grow. who found him in the
northern part of San Pedro.
In his preliminary examination be-
fore Justice Stieglitz this evening he
was bound over to the superior court
and remanded to Jail in default OF
$500 bail The charge against him IL
assault to commit murder.
Maitland is commonly known here
as Jack Morgan.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-15
LONG BEACH
Circulation Dept. No. Pine street,
Home phone see.
Correspondent. Sunset phone Main 0o8,
TWO FISHERMEN HAVE
MUCH EXCITEMENT
JEWISH AND SEAL GO FOR
THEIR BAIT
Clarence Owens Boat WhirIed Round
During Battle, While William
Hayes Falls Over
board

LONG BEACH, Dec. 14-An exciting
time was that of two Long Beach
fishermen, Clarence owen and William
Hayes, when they paid their usual
daily visit to owens setline, some dis
tance from the pier. owen found that
two jewish were on his line and that
others of the same species had mado
off with three Of his hooks. He start
ed in to bring one of the monsters to
gaff, and a battle royal ensued.
For over a half an hour owen fought
with the big fish, which whirled the
boat round and round. When the fish
was brought to gaff and subdued by
n succession of blows rained upon its
Uranium the veteran fisherman was
worn out.
In the meantime Hayes, who was
fishing for yellowtail, caught a seal.
1t was a huge fellow. and with many
growls and much plunging it raced
here and there. once it started swift
ly toward the boat and Hayes, in
backward, fell overheard. He
clung to the line and was rescued by
owen. After more lighting the seal
finally was released from the hook.
At the Pacific fish market on the
wharf, where the Jewish was landed,
it was said the monster weighed more
than 500 pounds. The huge head, left
upon the guard rail, attracted the at
tention today Of all visitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-15
LONG BEACH NEWS NOTES

LONG BEACH, Dec. 1.-Letters from TINS
city Will be written almost exclusively II
would seem. for the next few months on the
new booster" stationery On the reverse SIDE
Of which are cuts and reading matter A
shipment Of 1880 sheets was received TINS
morning All Of this has been sold except
5000 sheets, which are left out Of balance
of 5000 sheets placed IN the chamber OF COM
merce TO he disposed Of in small quantities
The local lodge of Elks received with much
@. lusiasm last night the idea of going 10
Pasadena TO attend the tournament Of roses
it is virtually certain that practically all the
Fl<s will go not as a lodge but as indi-
viduals and take part in the parade.
Lee c. Gates spoke on some City Prob
lens at the y NJ. c. A tonight.
Highly complimentary words OF praise FOR
the system in vogue have been received from
the inspectors OF the American Security COM
pany. who examined the books Of the city
officials last week.
MIS-. Betsy Thomas, 81 years old, died last
night at her home, 523 East Fifth street
Funeral services win be held at - O'Clock
tomorrow morning from the Fay d Dickin-
son chapel and burial is 10 be in sunnyside
cemetery.
ia, g. ~ r. will have charge Of the fun
eral services of John E Borden, veteran 81
years old, who died Sunday at his apartments
en- Pine avenue. The body will be taken to
Sawtelle for burial.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-15
Weather Conditions
MARRIAGE LICENSES

HORNE -MII.LER-Pliny W. Horne, age IL
native Of Connecticut, and Muriel G. Miller.
age IS, native Of Illinois; both residents Of
Los Angeles.
PI-RVIS-i.ERCH-R F. Purvis, age q,
native of Illinois, and Amber L. Lerch age
IS, native Of Nebraska; both residents OF
Los Angeles.
McCORMICE- -McFADDEN-Peter Mccormick,
age 2s. native Of Scotland, and Margaret Nc
Fadden, age 20, native OF Ireland; both res
ideuts of Los Angeles.
SpICKARD-B D-BRAINERD Samuel Spickard,
age A. native of Kentucky, and jeanette
Bralnerd age A. native Of Massachusetts,
both residents Of Los Angeles.
NELSON -LEVINI2--Oscar l.. Nelson, age "a,
native Of sweden. and Ida NJ. Levine, age
q. native of Sweden: both residents Of Los
Angeles,
MISREPRESENTATION NJ. White age 2s,
native of Missouri and Ida r. Horn, age p,
native of Iowa. both residents of Los An
geles.
GREEN N-wICKERsHAM-Jes b. Green, age
81, native Of Illinois resident of Sherman,
and Ruth S. Wckersham, age 81 native of
California resident Of Los Angeles.
MASON -ROSS-Tamar Mason, age q, native
Of Texas and Ruth II. Ross age 20, native
Of Georgia: both residents Of Los Angeles,
WARREN EN-HENRY-Nnlard T. Warren, age
81, native Of Michigan, and Ethel NJ, Henry,
age a. native Of Colorado; both residents Of
Los Angeles,
AIBRFCH HT-LINDERMER-M Albrecht,
age 81, native of Germany, and Minna Lind
ermer age ~, native Of Germany; both res
idents of Oakland.
WATERS S-HUNSAKER-Sam Waters, age
70, native of Pennsylvania, and Sarah b.
Hunsaker, age 5S native of Indiana both
residents of Long Bcacvh,
BURNEY Y-NELSON-Percy G. Burney, age q,
native of Texas, and Mamie A. Nelson, age
"a. native Of Missouri; both residents of Los
Angeles.
WATRY- -HAMILTON-Em J. Watry age %,
native Of Illinois, and c. II. Hamilton, age
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-15
GOOD CHARACTER STAMP
GIVEN FORMER EMPLOYEES
Cashier of Williamsburg Plant Makes
Long Statement In His Own
Defense

NEW YORK. Dec. 14.-Men of stand
ing called to the witness stand today
gave certificates of good character to
the six former employees of the Amer
lean Sugar Refining company, on trial
for alleged conspiracy TO defraud.
James f. Bendernagel, cashier of the
Williamsburg plant of the company,
also made long statement in his own
defense. He said he had never had
anything 10 do with the unloading or
Weighing of sugar. He did not re-
member ever having paid out money
TO customs inspectors, he declared, al
though he frequently had to hand them
out permits, which were almost in
varlably enclosed in an envelope.
Bendernagel added he had TO take
his subordinates' statement in certi-
flying to weights of shipments, as 1t
was almost impossible for him to in
vestigate personally the taking OF
weights.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-15
YOUTH USES NOVEL
COLLECTING TACTICS
ISAAC PEARCE CHARGED WITH
INSANITY
Young Man Runs Along Street, Pur-
sued by the Police, Shedding
His Clothing the
While

PASADENA, Dec. 14.--Isaac Pearce
is credited by the police with one of
the most novel attempts to collect
what he honestly considered his due
in the history OF the city, and as a
result the young man tonight faces a
charge of insanity preferred by his
grandmother.
The police were notified this after
noon that young Pearcs was creating
q disturbance at 4OS North Fair Oaks
avenue, where his grandmother, Mrs.
Banty, lives. Police Captain Pierce
found the young man in his under
clothing, a neighbor holding him on
the floor The officer persuaded the
youth to dress, and after conference
with the grandmother, left. He had
been gone but a few minutes when
Pearce left the house and proceeding
down town to the city hall began TO
disrobe The youth ran up the street,
pursued by the police, throwing aside
clothing as he ran. He was finally
captured and the insanity charge was
placed against him. 1t is said that
Pearce was disappointed in his share
of a legacy left the family and that he
hoped to persuade his people to give
him a larger share If he made dis
turbance and got lot of publicity 1t
is also said that Pearce is in i'll health
and becomes Respondent at times.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-15
CLAIM MISREPRESENTATION
IN EXCHANGE OF RANCHES

SANTA ANA, Dec. IA suit for account
inc has been brought against John and Clara
Resh, real estate dealers of Anaheim. by T
I. and Clara Garrison, who charge the de-
fondants with fraud and Misrepresentation
The plaintiffs owned a fOrty-acre ranch near
Anaheim which they placed in the hands Of
the Reshes TO sell at SS000 which $500
mere than mortgages on the place.
The place was finally traded to James B.
Andrews for twenty acres Of land in Wasco
colony. Kern county, the buyer 10 assume
mortgages and no commissions TO be collected
from the Garrisons,
1t IS now claimed by the Garrisons that the
Wasco colony land was never owned by the
buyer, Andrews, but was owned by the
Reshes; also that the Wasco colony land Is
worth but $3.50; that Andrews was willing TO
pay $500 for the Anaheim ranch. Hence
accounting from the Reshes IS asked.