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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
HARD FIGHT WITH SNAKE.

In a stiff fight with a snake over which he had run with wheelbar- row, Charles Prettyman came off victorious at Lewes, Del, and killed the reptile, which measured over four feet long and was as big around as mans wrist. Prettyman was wheeling barrow of fish up from the beach in the dark, when his bar TOW wheel passed over something which began to hiss at him. In a moment he felt the snake around his leg and the fight began. Prettyman finally managed to kick the snake loose, when it sprang back at him. In his whirlwind battle he found a loose club, and eventually killed the hi@ fellow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
KAYANAUCH'S BEE
 IS STILL BUzz|NC
I. E. ROGERS.

Little Rock, Sept. l1.-It was inti- mated in certain quarters of the city that former sheriff c. c. Kavanaugh, brother of Judge w. Nj. Kavanaugh, would in a short time announce for governor. It is known that for some time MT. Kavanaugh has been writing letters over the state, feeling of the political pulse, but it was thought he had given up the intention of becom- ing a candidate. He declines now to make a definite announcement as to his plans.
 When seen yesterday afternoon Governor Donaghey stated he did not believe he would have opposition, but if he was to be opposed, he would rather have a Pulaski county man than any oher, as there would be some glory in defeating a man from this section of this state, and he would certainly make good job of it. Gov ernor Donaghey gave Former Sheriff Kavanaugh credit for being a nice young man personally, and stated he knew he had many friends, which would make the race all the more in teresting between the two. Governor Donaghey still insists, however, that he will have no opposition.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
PRES. COLE TALKS
 OF NATIONAL UNION

Little Rock, Sept. 11.-President Cole of the Arkansas Farmers Union
 was in Little Rock yesterday after noon for a short time, returning to his home at Fayetteville from Birming- ham, Ala, where he attended the meeting of the National Association President Cole stated the convention was the greatest ever held by the far mers, and as it worked along the lines which had been discussed in the diff ferent state organizations, and per fected those plans, will be of untold value to the different states. He said the warehouse proposition is to be broadened, and upon this will depend much of the farmers success in the future. President Cole expressed himself as being firm in the belief that the farmers have reached the gether and not have part marketing their cotton at the expense of the few who agree to plant a less acreage, in- creasing their crop instead, as has been done in the past President Cole is great believer in the diversi- fication of crops, and believes the lee turers of the organization, with the boys corn clubs, better roads, which will permit the farmers to reach the market easier, will work this out, so that the farmers will have at all times something to sell, and keep out of the old one crop idea.
 President Cole is much pleased with
 the reelection of President Charles
 Barrett of the National organization
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
PATHS NIGHT OF TRIUMPH.

It was at Madrid, writes Adelina Patti in magazine. al the close ol a gala night, that, to my aStoniSh- ment, 200 beautiful canaries were at signal, released and tiuttered toward me. Each was adorned with colored bow at its throat and made wondrously beautiful spec tacle. l managed to capture two of these charming little songsters and press them to my lips This was not all of my triumph. The duke of Alba presented me from his box with beautiful wreath, while the countess Montiio, the Empress Eu- genie's mother, threw me an eX- quisite bouquet, and the members of the Jockey club launched on the stage twelve laurel wreaths made of velvet and satin leaves with golden berries So, you see. had no rea- son to complain of my reception in Madrid. have had. perhaps. more tumultuous receptions elsewhere, but never, l think, any which .c3ched me more.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
SIGNING PETITION
 FOR WATERW0RKS
SENTIMENT UNANIMOUS
Improvement District will be
 Easily Organized.
Canvassers for Signers to Petition Report o5 Per Cent of People Approached
 Cheertully Sign.

That the organization of water works improvement distrlct VII be easy mater, only that of giving the people an opportunity to s;gn the peti- tion, is the opinion of the canvassing committee, who today began their first real work toward securing the consent of a majority in value of the property
 owners in Conway to complete the or ganization of the district Although it was Saturday and everybody was busy, approximately one-half of the required amount of assessed values was signed up this morning. Among the signers were several, but by no means all, of the larger property owners, but who are as free to attach
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
YESTERDAY WAS
 ANOTHER HOT ONE

With a maximum temperature of l04 degrees, yesterday was the hottest September day for many years, and one of the warmest of an intensely hot summer. Although autumn, ac- cordng to the calendar, is less than two weeks away, there was not day in July or August last year as warm as yesterday. heavy cloud came up in the afternoon, attended by showers, north and east of Conway, and though no rain fell here, the at mosphere was cooled off to some ex- tent. Today the heat has been some what less intense. No change in tenn perature is predicted, generally fair weather being forecasted
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
THE FAD FOR OUTDOOR LIFE.
Question Whether Getting Close to Nature" Idea Is Not Being
 Somewhat Overdone.
Indoors is gong.

Indoors IS gong.
 Supper was the first regular meal to follow the open-air suggestion, country supper on the piazza m the warm summer evening. That also was delightful, of course, and not at all alarming. All nations and ages have practiced the sport of occa- sonal festive rcpasts out of doors when the weather has permitted. But breakfast was not long in fol- lowing suit: and, when dinner, that most conservative. conventional or meals. succumbed to the outward pressure and spread its congeallng gravies in the chilly air. we were in for the thing in good earnest. the new custom was on. No longer a matter of times and seasons. the weather had nothing to do with il now; and in really jealous families the regular summer dining-room was out of doors. Summer dining room-that sounds well since sum mer and warmth go together tra- ditionally. But not always actually in New England, where bleak rains overtake the world now and then, and clearing northwest winds come racing keenly. It was soon essential to introduce new fashion in dln- sner garments; oyercoats. sweaters and heavy shawls, felt hats and mulllers.
 Excuse me while 1 run upstairs to get a pair of mittens?'
 Finish your soup first, dear; it will be quite cold if you leave t."- Zephine Humphrey, in Atlantic.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
Sunday at
 the Churches

Methodist-Rev. J. B. Stevenson, the pastor, will preach at the morning hour, and Presiding Elder J. H. Glass will preach at 8 p. m. The regular quarterly conference will be held by Rev. Glass Monday night.
 Baptist-Rev. J. o. Cantrell of the Greenbrier Baptist Association, will preach at the tabernacle at both hours, the pastor, Rev. J. J. Hurt, being out of the city.
 Presbyterian-The pastor, Rev. A. M. McLauchlin, will preach at both the morning and evening hours.
 Christian Usual Sunday school services.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
NEGRO CATCHES
 A HUGE TURTLE

John c. Hamilton, who is in charge of the lower end of the Tupelo drain age ditch, is in town today, and re- ports the capture of a huge turtle in Turner lake yesterday by a negro named Tom Griffin. Griffin saw the turtles head protruding through the mud and water and lassoed it with a trace chain. It required the combined strength of Turner and his boy to drag the "varmint" to the shore. The turtle weighed ninety-four pounds and nearly all of the force of ditchers are today enjoying the delicacies of turtle SouD
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
their names to the petition as are the

their names to the petition as are the smaller ones.
 Capt w. w. Martin and c. L. Bah ner spent a short time in d canvass this morning, approaching every prop erty owner, whether large or small, they saw They state that fully 35 per cent of those solicited signed the petition, and the few who did not sign have not refused, but have asked for more time to think over the matter.
 The committee held meeting yes terday afternoon and decided to have an abstract made of the city real os- tate assessment, in order that they may proceed more intelligently to se- cure signers. In the meantime, bow ever, the subcommittee will continue the canvass which was begun today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
NEGRO STRIKES
 WIFE WITH GUN

The northwestern part of negro town was stirred up considerably last night, when it became known that Elam Johnson, eolored, had attempted to kill his wife by beating her with q shotgun. However the injuries she re- ceived are not serious. Johnson has been ill for some time, and became fretted at his wife, and when she crossed" him he picked up the gun and began the assault
 Johnson was arrested this morning by City Marshal J R. Charles, and his trial is set for Monday next before Mayor A. J Witt Johnsons bond for appearance was fixed at $250. which he made.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
BOARD TO MAKE TRIP.

Dr. George S. Brown was today notified that the beard of trustees of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanita- rum will meet in Little Rock on Sept. 20, and from there go on trip of inspection to visit the various places which have been offered as sites for this institution.
 The Board will require about week to make the trip.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
STANDING TODAY
 IN QUEEN CONTEST

Miss Dorsey Morgan takes the lead in the voting contest for the county fair queen at this mornings count. There was one new entry in the con test, Miss Ruth Hartje, who received quite good vote. Interest in the se- lection of the queen of the fair is rap idly increasing. The following is the standing of the contestants today: Miss Dorsey Morgan, Conway ... .890 Miss Verna Hartley, Conway =. .620 Miss Jewell Snow, Vilona ..... 600 Miss Turah Ellzey, Linder. .495 Miss Minnie L. Jones, Mt. Vernon 490 Miss Elsie Adkisson, Mt. Vernon ITS Miss Ruth Hartje, Conway .....L5
 A coupon good for five votes IS printed in each issue of The Log Cabin Democrat, and votes may De obtained with purchases made of any of the following business houses Drummer Hardware Company, J. J. Livingston, White Drug Company, Menty X Dollahte, Shaw X Akin, Will son Bros. & Livingston and Mrs. John Ingram.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
A. H. C. WILL OPEN
 ON NEXT TUESDAY

Vilonia, Sept. II (SpeciaD-The next annual session of Arkansas Holi- ness College will begin next Tuesday Sep. 14. Nearly all the teachers have arrived and several students are here already. Fred H. Wendell, president of the college, says the outlook for the coming session is good, and expects the largest attendance in the history of the institution.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
MAX FRAUENTHAL PLACE
 SOLD

John Schichtl of Marianna today purchased from Max Frauenthal of Heber, the residence property of the latter situated on Locust avenue and Deer street. The consideration was $2,200. The sale was made through c. E. Durham's real estate agency.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11

A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Fred D. Wore of Clarksville Sunday. Mrs. Wore will be remembered here as Miss Mary Walker, former local edi- tor of the Arkansas Farmer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
soup.
REVIVAL TO BEGIN.

The revival services by Rev. I. F. Harris are expected to begin Monday night. The services will be conducted in tent located on the old Presbyte- rian church lot.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
SPECIAL VOTING OFFER.

Beginning at o'clock this after noon and continuing until Il o'clock tonight, the Palace will give ticket good for 10 votes in the queen contest with every five-cent cash purchase. This offer is good only during the hours stated.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11
GUN CLUB SCORE.

At the regular shooting of the Con- way Gun Club yesterday afternoon the following score was made:
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-11

Grace-That player got angry when he hit three times at the ball and missed it.
 Frank-Yes; he does seem put
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Helen
Emery, daughter of Archbishop Emery
of the Episcopal diocese of California,
despite the strong unfavorable public
opinion, is said today to be preparing
to flee from the city and wed Gungiro
AOki
1T is not Christian to object to a
marriage because of the difference in
race" said Mrs. Emery, the girls
mother. christianity teaches that all
souls are white
Friends of Aoki are said to have Of
fered him one thousand dollars If he
will forsake his plan to marry the girl.
The girls father still remains away
from the family home, in Corte MADEIRA.
Recently Mrs Emery sent message
to her son, Charles, asking him how
he viewed the approaching nuptials.
The answer was:
Dear Mother-You know how love
niger"
The Emerys have been socially iso-
lated since the announcement Of the
girls engagement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24
.b0NDSMEN
CANT I FIND
THEIR MAN
George Beaman Fades From
Sight and Efforts to
Locate Him Fail.
CONVICTED FOR
MATTRESS THEFT
Must Be Produced Tomor-
row Morning or Money
Will Be Forfeited.
CONVICTED FOR
MATTRESS THEFT

Although diligent search has been
made by the bondsmen of George Bea-
man, who are Frank Tierney, j. S. Nc
Clellan and Eliza Baker, no trace of the
man can be found and if he is not pro-
duced in the superior court tomorrow
an order having been published March
% to this effect, the sum of $3.50, that
was put up for him, will be forfeited.
Beaman broke into a house near
Touchet station some time ago and
stole a fea her bed. For this he was
convicted and sentenced in the supe-
rior court, but not liking the decision,
appealed the case.
1t Is now apparent that the higher
tribunal sustained the motion of the
lower court which has issued an order
to the bondsman demanding that Bea-
man be produced tomorrow morning
for sentence or the bond of $3.50 will
be forfeited.
Il has been stated that Beaman was
heard TO remark: 'They will have to
go some if they expect to see me ap-
pear before another court" and be-
cause of this utterance, a strenuous
search is being organized by the par
tiec most concerned
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24
IRE AUTO
FOR C| TY
DEPARTMENT
The City Council Authorizes
Clerk T. D. S. Hart
to Advertise.
WANT BIDS FOR
NEW EQUIPMENT
Will Make Walla Walla' s
Fire Department Equal
to Any in Northwest

After considerable discussion which
months, the city council last night au-
thorized the install alton in the fire de-
par, ment of a combination chemical
and hose automobile, the city clerk
having been INSTRUCTED, by the report
of the fore committee, which was
adopted, to advertise for bids for the
purchase of the apparatus. Nearly a
year ago the question was first intro
duced before the council when a COM
parative statementswask given showing
the saving that might beeffected in the
maintenance of the department by the
addition of the modern fire-auto which
will do away with much of the month
ly expense.
1t is generally recognized as a fact
that Fire Chief William Metz will ex-
perience difficulty when it comes to
crawling under the combination chem
ical and hose automobile to see what
is wrong, but the chief is looking for
ward with pleasure to the addition of
the machine to the re-f1ghting appa-
ratus of the city.
In speaking of the advantage of the
combination auto over the present ap-
paratus, Chief Metz this morning said
that its installation here would elm
mate the necessity of feeding and
caring for four horses, and would re-
suit in reduction of the force by al
least one, and possibly, two, men. The
saving in less than two years that will
result in the feed and repair bills will
pay for the machine, and in addition
the department will be able TO re-
spond more promptly to alarms, with
double the amount Of hose now carried
by the present hose wagon. The auto
will be supplied with 1000 feet, in ad-
dition to the chemical tanks.
The chemical and the hose wagon
now in use at the central station are
separate vehicles, requiring two drivers
and two teams. With the auto at least
one driver can be dispensed with, and
two teams eliminated One Of the ad-
vantages of the auto chemical is that
it enables the department to respond
with more promptness, especially in
case the run is long one. In case a
second alarm comes in while the auto
is out, it will be the work Of but few
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24
CLARK CRITICAL
in HOUSE TODAY

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Champ
Clark, the leader of the minority in the
house, today declared on the floor that
there is no time for the continued dis
cussion of the tariff. He said the minor
ity had no desire to waste the moment
but wanted a thorough consideration.
He said the tariff was paid eventual
ly by the consumer, and mentioned the
fact that witnesses before the ways and
means committee wanted either an in
crease in the Dingley rates, or the tar
if held in status quo.
Clark charged that the deficit in the
United States treasury is a result of
the Dingley bill. He criticised the re-
publican members who are in major
ity On the ways and means committee
for not permitting democratic MEM
bers to help frame the Payne bill.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24
SHAWL INDUSTRY
AT FIRE STATION
Boys While Away Tedious Hours by
Making Woolen Opera ShawIs
Which Sell at $500 Per.

The fire boys at the central fire sta
tion have added a new industry to the
commercial world of the Walla Walla
valley, and the way they turn out
opera shawls is nothing short of mar
velous. A frame feet square has
been made, on which the yarn, of
which the shawls are made, is strung
by one of the laddies who has become
an expert along that line. Three
quarters of an hour is required for
the preliminaries, and two men sup
piled with needles then take up the
work of tying the 10000 knots neces-
sary to complete the work. In string
ing the threads great care must be ex-
ercised to maintain a uniform taut-
ness, SO that when taken from the
frame the contraction will give q per-
feet figure.
Up to this morning the boys had
made seven of the pieces, and each of
them was a work of art. Four hours
work by two men is required to COM
plete- one of the shawls, and by taking
turn about in tying the knots, the fire
men have been able to average two a
day. When completed the shawls are
four feet square, and exceptionally
handsome in appearance. George
Guthridge, the veteran of the depart
ment, oversees the work.
So great has become the demand for
the woollen pieces that, as soon as rel
atives of the fire boys have been sup
piled, outside parties may be sup
piled at the rate of IS per. Twenty
skeins OF yarn are required for each
shawl, and the demand for that COM
modify has been greatly increased
during the past week through the in
dustry of the men at the central sta
tion. Up to this morning one pink
shawl. one black and five white shawls
had been completed. In case any of
the products of the new enterprise are
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24
REVIVALISTS SAIL
FOR TOUR OF GLOBE
Party Represents Missionaries Of vari'
GUS Boards, Principally the
Presbyterian.

NEW YORK. March 24.-A world
wide religious revival began today
with The sailing from this port Of Rev.
DIR. ]. Wilbur Chapman, with COM
pany of helpers for simultaneous tour
of the globe. The plan is to assist in
the Christianizing of the world by the
twentieth century business methods.
The itinerary includes Australia, China,
Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Eu-
rope. In the party will be Charles M.
Alexander the singing evangelist, who
toured the world with the Rev. DR.. r.
A. Torrey; Mrs. Alexander Robert
Harkness, composer of gospel hymns,
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Asher, the
saloon evangelists" The latter will
take with them the little organ which
was presented to them by the saloon
men of Minneapolis. 1t is a small hand
affair, which they can carry through
the streets. The Rev. DR.. Ford G. TT
man, an evangelist, will also be a
member of the party.
Various missionary boards will be
represented in this movement, but par
ticularly those of the Presbyterian
church, as DR.. Chapman is national
corresponding secretary Of the evan
gelistic committee of the Presbyterian
church The work, however, is non
sectarian in character.
This simultaneous campaign is on
much more extensive scale than that
of Moody and Sankey. Each city
visited will be divided into sections,
with an evangelist or helper for each
section. All the churches, Young Mems
Christian Associations, and other
Christian organizations Will prepare
months ahead for the evangelis and
work with them when they arrive. Dr.
Chapman and Mr.. Alexander will, Of
course, conduct the great central n,eet-
ing in the city hall or auditorium in
each place. but other evangelists and
pas. ors will hold similar services at the
same hour. In the saloons, or In jails
or penitentiaries. Mr.. and Mrs. Asher
will hold services.
The campaign will not only be an
Impetus to Christian churches in the
Orient. but will extend the gospel to
hundreds of thousands who have never
heard the word. In Hongkong alone
more young men pass in and out than
in any port on the globe, and to most
Of them the Christian religion probably
will be new topic.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24
ALLEGED He
VIOLATED
STATELAW
Claim That He Did Not Give
Notice of Contagion to
Proper Officers.
PHYSICIANS MAKE
COUNTER ARREST
War Between Doctors and
City Health Officer
Reaches Climax.
PHYSICIANS MAKE
COUNTER ARREST

Because he says Dr.. FaIes has
failed. neglected and refused to report
to the county health officer, Dr.. Mar
tin Stiles, contagious and infectious
diseases in this city as provided by
statute, which makes it the duty of
all city health officers to make weekly
reports Of such cases, a warrant for
the arrest Of the present incumbent,
Dr.. j. EIIery FaIes, was issued this
afternoon by the county health off,
cere.
The outlying districts of this city
and especially College Place have suf-
fered from the spread of contagious
diseases which have had their start
in this city, and the county official
says he has been seriously handicap
ped by reason Of the failure of the city
health officer to cooperate with him
in this respect
DIR. Stiles has threatened several
times to take this step, as he con-
sidered it the only way in which to
insure the public against diseases of
all forms. realizing that if persons are
lined up in the mater of laws relative
to public health, the. community and
the county at large would be the gain
ers.
Constant Friction.
Since DR.. F'ales assumed his duties
as city health officer, several months
ago, there has been almost constant
friction between his department and
the medical fraternity Of the city, due
to an inability to cooperate for the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-24
Purchased An Auto.

A. r. Johnson, president Of the Third
National bank today purchased a new
dve-passenger REQ touring car. Mr..
Johnson has long been a fancier of the
finer types of motor cars and believes
that his new REQ will fulfill the re-
quirements of pleasure jaunts and
heavy road work. The sale was made
through Arthur L. Lutz who has the
exclusive agency for the REQ in this
territory. Mr. Lutz also handles the
Mitchell and Stoddard- Dayton and re-
ports the automobile trade picking up
very materially this spring