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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30
CALLS JURY'S ACTION
A FREAK VERDICT
TEXARKANA PAPERS COM.
MENTS ON RECENT CON
WAY TRAGEDY.

Under the heading "a Freak Yer
dict" the TeXarkanian comments edi-
torially on a recent Conway tragedy
as follows:
THE verdict of the coroner's jury
at Conway in declaring that John H.
Pitcock was justified in killing Heg-
gins Gibson, a youth of 10 years,
whom Pitcock found partially disrob-
ed in room with Mrs Pitcock, will
most assuredly work harm to the
state.
people are not anxious to locate
in commonwealth where human life
is held at such low value.
There will be those who will say
that Pitcock acted according to the
'unwritten law in staying the man
who despoiled his home, but a consd-
Grafton of the circumstances will fail
to justify this verdict.
THE woman in the case, mother of
two half-grown children and evidently
ten years the elder of the 19-year- old
Gibson, must have been fully aware
of the consequences that might follow
her surrender to the advances of this
boy. 1t cannot be claimed for her that
she is either ignorant or innocent; or
lacking in that knowledge whereby she
may have been led to her undoing with
closed eyes. To the mind of great
many people Mrs. Pitcock is more cul-
pable than the dead boy.
Careful thinkers will hesitate,
however, before condemnng the wom-
an altogether. She must have loved
the man whose wifi she became; if
that love died during the twelve years
of wifehood and motherhood, the rea-
son must be sought for elsewhere than
in the charms that might have been
possessed by young Gibson. There
must have been something
great though indefinite thing that
women value greatly-lacking in the
married life of this woman that caus-
ed her to turn to a 19-year-old boy,
whom she led to his death.
people may justify the Staying of
a man who deliberately sets out to
ruin the home of another; they may
approve the wreaking of vengeance on
the wolf who plays upon the passions
and leads astray an ignOrant-lf not
innocent-girl, but they are becom-
ing intolerant of this practice of de
claring free of guilt men who Stay 9TH
ers and then seek escape from the le-
gal consequences of their act by play
inc to maudlin sentiment and declar-
inc It was for the honor of the home.
This is rot. The father of children
who realizes that their mother has
turned elsewhere for the love the faith
er has neglected to bestow; the man
who really would save his children
from the blur of a shadow upon their
mothers name, would suffer in 81
lence his disappointment rather than
take a step that publishes the shame
to the world.
"ln the great majority of cases the
woman is equally culpable with the
man and the husband should not be
held blameless."
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30
King Again is Given
Poor Farm Contract

County Judge J. A. Lea has again
entered into a contract with }. ID.
King for the care of the county pau
pers during the ensuing fiscal year.
The contractor is required to board,
lodge, clothe and give medical atten-
ton to the paupers and is given the
use of the county poor farm and SS
per month for each pauper he keeps.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30
Change in Management
of Telephone System

The Conway Telephone Company
will change hands next Monday, Cash
Ter L.. H. Pyle of the Bank of Con-
way assuming entire ownership and
management of the system from J. A,
Frisby of Morrilton, to whom he sold
the exchange two years ago.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES

Presbyterian Sabbath school al
GAS. Preaching at IL a. m. and 8 p
M, by the pastor, Rev. A. NJ. Mac
Lauchln.
Sunday school at 9:45 a
m. Preaching at II a. m. and p. m.
by DR.. J. f. Cooley.
Baptist Sunday school at the usual
hour. On account of the heat, there
will be no preaching services in the
tabernacle.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30
Many are Converted at
Revival in Morrilton

Morrilton, July 3O.-The revival
meeting which has been in progress
here for the past two weeks by Rev.
Marion Nelson Waldrip has stirred
the town greatly. Up to last night
there had been over 500 professions of
faith and about 200 additions to the
various churches of the city.
egal blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30

Good results always follow the use
of Foley's kidney Pills. They give
prompt relief in all cases of kidney
and bladder disorders, are healing,
strengthening and antiseptic Try
them. For sale by Burr Walthall.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30

Phone % for butter. 26o-ot
For dog collars see Bolls Bros. 1t
Typewriters for rent. J. d. Duna-
way.
]. A. Burgin of Cato is in Conway
today.
T. A. Graham is in Little Rock to-
day.
Rooms to rent. Inquire of w. j.
Lennon. tt
Rev. G. G. Davidson of Russellville
is in the city today.
Fine Collins and Baskets at low
prices at J. Favre's. At
Miss Lutte Stevenson left this
morning for visit at Lamr.
Walter George of Magazine is here
to visit his father, r. l.. George.
Billy Kersands' minstarel show is
advertised to be in Conway August 4.
For Sale-A good piano in first
class condition. See V. B. Ray, at
Layman hotel.
Mrs. Mary Austin and son and
daughter of Fayetteville are visiting
her sister, Mrs. B. T. Deal, and fam
lily in this city.
Constable NJ A. Jobe of Mt. Yer
non, who brought Lee Harris to Con-
way and committed him to Jail yester-
day, returned to his home today.
Presiding Elder J. H. Glass left
this morning and will hold quarterly
conferences at several towns between
Conway and Russellvile during the
next few days.
Prosecuting Attorney George W..
Clark and Court Stenographer K. T.
Evans left this morning for Lonoke,
where they will attend circuit court
openenig at that place Monday. They
expect to be absent about two weeks.
You can see more Kings, Queens,
Princes, Dukes, Lords, Ladys, etc, in
one bunch tonight at the Airdome
than you could in a lifetime of travel.
This picture is genuine in every par
ticular and taken from the actual
event.
President A. C. Millar of Hendrix
college is spending today in Conway.
DR.. Millar states that he will come
here to remain permanently about
September l, though his family will
remain in Little Rock until some time
later.
Rev. J. B. Stevenson will close re-
vival meeting at Leslie tomorrow and
together with Mr.. and Mrs. V. g.
Craig, who have led the singing, is eX-
pected to return home Monday OF
Tuesday Reports from Leslie state
the meeting has been very successful
Rev. Stevenson will conduct two OF
three other revivals during his leave
of absence from the pastorate of the
pastorate of the Methodist church
here.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30

Mrs. j. B. Stevenson and daugh-
ter, Miss Lutte, have returned from
a visit to Morrilton friends.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30
1t Locks
Just Like
New

This was the expression of lady
when she called to get brooch that
she had left to have repaired.
The brooch was polished and refin-
ished and the work was properly done
and she said it was really new again;
and the price charged was so small 1T
also surprised her.
How many old pieces of jewelry
have you got laying around that few
cents would make just like new?
Bring them in and give me trial.
| will please you.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30

Bids for Concrete Sidewalk
to be laid by the City will be
received by me at my office
at 10 o'clock a. M, Monday.
August |, 1910.
w. H. DUNCAN, Mayor
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1910-07-30
Personal

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Phone % for butter. 265-St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

boats. These bring the oysters to the
market here. where they are sold.
Last season the prices paid tongers
ranged from 25 to 80 cents per bushel. ex-
cept in the early part of the season. when
they sold at better figures. At such
figures oystermen say, much hard work
must be done to make catch that will
pay for the days work.
Marketing Oysters.
The run boats load varies with the
weather. light In warm and heavy in
cold weather. The load Is brought to
this market to be disposed Of. sometimes
by the cargo to big dealers or sometimes
In small lots to small dealers or Individual
purchasers.
According to reports from the oyster
producing country along the lower river.
the outlook is for a good season. Spat.
the seed of the oyster which floats about
In the water until 1t comes In contact
with some hard object to which it clings
and grows, has been plentiful this sum
mer. The beds in the river are thought
to be full Of marketable oysters.
For several seasons the Potomac oyster
has been particularly fine In quality, RI
valing the product Of the most celebrated
beds in Chesapeake bay. They should be
this coming season moderately low IN
price.
At the oyster wharf preparations are
being made for the opening Of the sea-
son. The oyster houses are being put in
order, tubs gotten out. and shucking
benches are being overhauled. When the
bivalves begin to come In the dealers
will be ready to handle them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
The Reason.

A LITTLE girl OF six years who, with
her mother and ten-year-old brother.
Beverly. is spending the summer in a
suburban town through which a small
creek takes its way. came to her mother
in tears the other afternoon.
Mamma" she cried. while the tears
streamed down her cheeks. Beverly and
that little Owen boy next door have got
the kitten and they are throwing IL in the
creek, and just as soon as 1t swims out
they throw 1t back again
And little Pauline wept afresh at the
thought
The indignant mother hurried down TO
the stream in the wake Of Pauline, who
led her to the bank where small Bev-
erly and his companion had just flung the
miserable kitten out into the water again.
Beverly she exclaimed, I'm asham-
ed of you. torturfng q poor little kitten
like that. Your little sister. Pauline. has a
kind heart, and she came with tears In
her eyes and told me about your shame
full conduct Why do You not try to be
kind-hearted. as she is?''
1T wasn't any kind-heartedness that
made Pauline go and tell you." returned
Beverly. as he fshed out the dripping
kitten. TT was because Owen and were
taking turns 1t throwing It In and We
wouldn't give Pauline q chance to throw
II In herself!''
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NEARLY OYSTER TIME
Season will Begin Next Thurs
day, September l..
LONGING Is LAWFUL THEN
Dredging Not Authorized Until
October !.
PROSPECTS ARE FOR BIG CROP
Potomac Product Has Been Especial
ly Fine for Several
Years Now.

Next Thursday. September I. marks the
opening Of the oyster season of 1910-11
on the Potomac.
Whether or not the old saying, "in the
months without the r. oysters deadly poi
son are" has anything to do with the
season opening September 1 is regarded
a. open to debate. 1t is a fact. however,
that from the end Of April to the begin
ming OF September the demand for these
bivalves Is light in this city.
Many dealers shut up shop during the
summer months and do not resume BUSH
ness until the middle OF September. Many
who are fond OF oysters say they are
good all the year around. be the weather
hot or cold.
In all the tributaries OF the Potomac.
from lower Cedar point to the mouth Of
the river. men who get their living from
the waters are engaged In overhauling
SoD1s and oyster-taking paraphernalia.
Early next Thursday morning they will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

trail OF the foreign corporations which
are doing business in Virginia. When
1t fell to his lot to draw the contracts
for the supplying OF books for the public
schools the idea occurred to him that the
concerns which were selling the books
for the pupils Of this state should be
made to pay fees for the privilege on the
ground that they were corporations doing
business In Virginia. He thereupon made
a demand on them for entrance fees for
business here.
The claim has been made that they are
engaged in interstate business. but Judge
Williams the attorney general. cannot
see the matter I'm that light. and has
called on them to settle. This means that
about $4,000 will come to the Golfers OF
the state IL his contention is right In
this particular, and carried further along
the lines which he is now considering.
there is no telling just how much other
concerns will be required to pay.
Raps Court-Martial.
Gov Mann has given a rap to a recent
rt-martial in this city. which imposed
a fine Of So on Sergt. Frank l.. Atkinson
OF the Howitzers for absence from his
command without leave at the recent en-
campment at Gettysburg. Sergt. Atkins
was under the impression that his en-
ployers. the Richmond branch of the
American Locomotive Works, objected TO
his leaving the city, and he was left I'M
der the belief that IL he went his place
would be filled in his absence.
He did not go. and the court-martial
was ordered The object was really to
obtain the status or affairs. and 10 lei
the public Judge of the attitude of the es-
Establishment IL the reports were true. The
court found the man guilty Of abserfce
without leave, and the fine was imposed.
The officers disapproved the finding. and
Gov. Mann holds that the finding Is farci-
cal. and not promotive OF discipline or
calculated to inspire respect for the sol
diary of the state, and he has disapproved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Too Slow.

WALTER BROOKINS. after q superb
w flight at Atlantic City. said of an
aviator:
II think he has infringed lot OF pat
ents. OF course he talks very plausibly.
For all that he is in the wrong.
"He Is as much In the wrong as the
plausible real estate man to whom an
Atlantic City cottager said:
~ took this cottage from you because
you represented IT to be only three min
utes' walk from the ocean. As a matter
OF fact It is fifteen minutes walk in
stead Of three. I'm disappointed in you.
SIR
Well said the real estate man. I'm
disappointed In you. too. I took you for
one Of those real rapid walkers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

Virginia will be held in Norfolk in Oc-
tober. and the order has gone forth that
there will be one sponsor for the grand
camp and one from each congressional
district. And there Is some disappoint-
ment and considerable displeasure over
the order. Each camp has heretofore had
a sponsor. and some OF the camps were
not represented, but the sponsors were
there to be entertained. There is no way
to reverse the order until the grand camp
shall convene and formally dispose OF the
question. The old soldiers have long
complained that the sponsors have
monopolized the reunions and that as .ne
old men have but a short time to live
they are entitled to some Of the atten-
tons which have been enjoyed by the
ladies.
Long Hunt for Murderer.
Nearly eleven years ago H. NJ. Seaton.
the town sergeant of Middleburg, Lou
doun county. was attacked by two negroes.
Harrison Thompson and his brother. Mr..
Seaton was cut and stabbed by the men
in such a manner that he died from his
wounds. Harrison Thompson was known
to he the instigator of the crime. and he
made his escape, after killing the officer.
The other man was caught. and when
placed on trial was given eighteen years
in the penitentiary.
The sheriff Of Loudoun has never given
UP the hunt for Harrison. A reward of
$500 was offered for the negro, and Of
this sum 500 was offered by the state.
At the request OF the county onicers
the reward has been renewed. and there
Is a belief that the officers have gotten
trace of the man. and that he Will be
apprehended within a short time He will
have to answer q charge of murder when
he is brought back to Virginia The
sheriff gives no intimation of where the
man may be, but the chances are that
Harrison will come back to Virginia and
stand trial for his crime.
Money From Corporations.
Attorney Oeneral Williams Is on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

the findings and ordered Atkinson to forth
with rejoin his command.
Following the encampment there has
been more trouble, worry and confusion
among the soldiers of the state than for
more than q year. To what IT may be
due is not known. but there have been
courts. inquiries and Investigations ga
lore, and another has been ordered by
the governor in connection with the de-
layed payments. II is persistently reported
that others are to follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

This illustration shows you the best
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Every contrivance and convenience to save
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See display in our window, then come in and
let us show you the best Kitchen Cabinet you
ever saw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
Favors Curfew Law.


From the Wide World Magazine.
A government official I'm Bavaria con-
nected with the forestry department
has a wonderful dog. which is as clever
at climbing trees as cat. III his master
fastens a handkerchief up In the tree
tops the animal will Chamber up after IL
In the nimblest way, and never fails TO
hiring IL down. He was taught by his
mother who was famous as tree
climber The clever animal has won
several medals by his extraordinary
talent, and takes particular delight In
climbing silver birches-not the easiest
tree In the world to scale, for the trunk
is particularly smooth and slippery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28
POLICE TO SAFEGUARD
CHILDREN ON STREETS
Chief Sylvester Advises Force
to Use Persuasive
Methods.

As result OF complaints to the pofics
regarding children playing in the streets
and public parks Maj. Sylvester. super
intendent of police. has issued general
orders TO captains OF the various pre-
cincts in this connection.
You and your command the major
says, "are no doubt familiar with the
several orders and admonitions advanced
as 10 the desire of the department that
the children should be carefully guarded
when they gather In and about school
premises during taking in letting out
and at recess time; also TO the END that
those of tender years should have every
friendly advice as TO their good conduct
i'm public places and. when not Needed.
that parents should be advised 10 correct
them.
Complaints Are Needed.
THE hundreds OF complaints made by
citizens regarding the destruction 81
property by children. playing OF ball In
the streets. jumping on and OF street
railway cars and other vehicles. loafng
in and about downtown places. have each
had your careful attention and ut times
firm action in the face OF tho refusal OF
children or parents TO act as requested.
but your course has generally been kind
and sympathetic. II Is urged tnat IN
doing for the protection of life and limp
and property members of your commanr
exert every influence for betterment ID
that end. -.
when firm action must be had which
encounters criticism. the court must ns
appealed to in order n correct thar
which is wrong and which you find fnse
possible 10 remedy through avoidance ~
Official action.
Urge tire abandonment OF the danger
Gus streets as Fairgrounds and friendlE
intercession will often accomplish the enc
desired
Favors Curfew Law.
In past years Maj. Sylvester has favored
the enactment OF q limited curfew law.
He still thinks something should be done
for the better protection of chiidren's
morals The superintendent OF police sa:s
that death and accident have been caused
by reckless jumping on cars and other
vehicles, and that ball playing on the
street has resulted in complaints on ac-
count of the noise and broken windows
The same hue and cry is raised when
vacant lots are used for base ball and
other games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

AOA6AA6 0S6 ALE sSORSSAASSA
Under the fisheries law Of both Mary
land and Virginia taking oysters with
tongs is allowed in the Potomac from
September l. After September is tong
ing can be done on thu natural oyster
rocks in the tributaries OF the river.
Dredging is not allowed until . month
later. 49,
Formerly it was legal to start both
dredging and longing from September 1.
The system made such tnroads into the
oyster supply that the lawmakers limited
the time for dredging and tonging. 50 as
to give the oyster In the water a better
chance to grow and increase.
The good effect Of this policy 10 now
seen. The supply OF oysters in the Poto-
mac In the past two seasons has been
plentiful and exceptionally fine in quality.
The first cargo OF oysters to reach this
city this season will come from private
beds, and is expected to reach here Thurs
day aboard the schooner Halle x. Be-
fore the end of the week. unless the
weather is exceptionally warm, a half
dozen vessels with Potomac oysters aboard
are looked for at the oyster wharf. foot
OF 18th street southwest.
Hard Life Of Oysterman.
The lot Of an oysterman is hard He
earns the money he gets for his catch.
Long before daylight the oyster tonger
has started for the natural beds. BY the
time the sun is showing over the eastern
hills he Is at work.
Armed with long-handled tongs that
have iron fingers. he feels along the bot
tom of the river Grasping the oysters
on the bottom with this device, he brings
them to the surface.
T6ngs vary in length from twelve to
fifteen feet The labor OF handling them
is great.
II good luck attends the tonger, he may
make a good catch in a few hours. Often
more shells than oysters are gathered up.
He has then his labor for his pains.
AS the oysters are caught they are placed
upon what is known as the culling board
a shallow box without top and only two
sides. When the board is full .'culling''
begins.
In cuiling the catch il gone over. and
all shells and oysters below a certain size
are thrown back into the water. The
fisheries police arrest the oysterman found
with small oysters IN his boat
When the days catch is completed and
culled the oysters are taken to the run
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-28

Mrs. Mary Simpson Pulliam. wife OF n:
p. Pulliam OF Culpeper county. Va. died
at her home near Stevensburg. after q
lingering illness, of cancer OF the stomach.