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The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
BRUCE BULLION IS
 SOME FISHERMAN
BUT THEY WEREN'T BITING GOOD AND HE CAUGHT
 ONLY 400.

Little Rock, June 20.-Rruce Bull lion, private secretary to the gover nor, disclaims distinction as a fisher man or a piscatoria lraconteur. But by his own admission, he is entitled to consideration as both After the stren- uous duties attendant upon d double barreled legislative session, he went to his home in Conway for few days recreation When questioned about his fishing expedition, he replied that it did not amount to anything. "There's nothing to tell about it, he protested modestly. During the two days we were there," said he, when pressed for story, i've did not catch over 400 fish, and all of them were small Why the smallest did not weigh more than three pounds"
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
STATE FAIR 10 BE
 THE BEST EVER"
HOT SPRINGS SUPPORTS IT
CITIZENS OF RESORT PLUCkI LY RESUME BURDEN, DE-
 SPITE HEAVY LOSSES.

Hot Springs, June 20.--After long delay waiting to see if the legislature would render the state aid expected to assist the people of the various counties in making creditable exhibits, and paying part of the expenses of getting such exhibits to and from the fair, only to meet disappointment, the fair association determined to carry forward the work, and to excel this year all former efforts. The citizens of Hot Springs, with that enterprise and pluck characteristic of them, have rallied to the association with a spirit of enthusiasm and liberalty never be- fore manifested. Notwthstandine the fact that the citizens of Hot Springs in founding and maintaing the state fair for the past six years have put into it $70,0OO more than it earned, they feel that it's beneficial eff fleets have already been so great, and that it's object and purposes mean so much to the state at large, as a de veloper of our marvellous resources, and so much as a means of exploiting them to the outside world, that the idea of abandoning it on account of lack of legislative appreciation of it's worth, could not for moment be en- tertained.
 The new officers elected for this year are Harry M. Wescott, president, and J. L. Wadley, secretary. The work of projecting the fair is we'll under way. From the flood of inqui- ries and application for space already coming in, the indications are that the exposition this year will be a rec ord-breaker, in point of excellence and attendance.
 The catalogue and premium list will soon be ready for distribution, and copies will be mailed on application to the secretary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
SETTLEMENT OF
 COLLECTOR FILED FOR THE TAXES OF 1910
PERCENTAGE OF COLLECTIONS SLIGHTLY BETTER THAN
 LAST YEAR.

A percentage of collections slightly better than that of last year was made by Collector J. s. Johnson for the tax es of 1910, according to the collectors annual settlement, which has just been prepared by Deputy County Clerk w. F. Whiddon. The collector was charged with total of $8O, ,261 .57, as compared with $79,213.05 last year, and of this amount he succeeded in collecting 97 3-4 per cent, as com pared with 97 53-100 last year.
 The collectors commissions totaled $2,O69.97, against $1,945.27 last year. his commission percentage figuring ? 637-1 ,00O.
 On account of a decreased assess ment, the city of Conway will receive a slightly less sum from the revenue of 1910 than from that of the previous year. The net amount the collector IS to turn over to the city this year is $4,024.48, as compared with $4,097 60 last year. The taxes for district school purposes in the entire county, howev- CT, is somewhat larger, the net total being $20, ,756.33, an increase of $627 : S5 over last year.
 The net amounts, according to the
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20

Referring to the statement publish ed above, President D. o. Harton and the directors have issued the follow ing announcement;
 "The financial condition of the school district of Conway shows de- felt of $6,658.10, which has been ere ated by an annual dehcit of a little more than $2,000 each year for the past three years. Sine. the cost to run un eight .''onths' schG4l next year, together with other obligations which must be met, will amount to approxi- ma 'cly $12,00G, and the income will not be more than $10,000, it will be seen that at the end of next year. should We be able to run so long on q credit, we will be practically behind one year financially. This is rather serious condition and a condition which must be relieved
 "There are, of course, different ways to get relief; one is to have no school for one year. This, however, would be the last remedy to be con sidered and to the minds of the school board should not be considered at all. We are already getting one month less of school each year than most of the towns in the state in our class. The welfare of too many children are at stake, and if we can pay thousands of dollars for the location and main tenance of other schools and colleges, which We are glad to do, it would be ridiculous to entertain an idea of shortening the term of our pubil" school, which after all is the one in which we are all most greatly inter- cSted. The nn'y way to make the in- come what T should be and put it on permanent basis is to make a good liberal raise in the assessment of our taxes, which we trust will be gladly done by our patriotic people.
 And, while the remedy just men toned is the correct one, it does not relieve the condition for the present
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20

year, and the board of directors are considering some plan by which the school may be made self-supporting for three or four months of the next term.
 "A mass meeting will in all proba- bility be called in the near future for the purpose of considering this mat ter. In the meantime any sugges- tion will be cheerfully received and considered"
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
ACCEPTS PRESIDENCY
 OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL
PROF. RIVERS GOES TO COL LEGE FOR WOMEN AT
 HATTIESBURG.

After having under consideration since his resignation as president O. Central College several fiattering of fers, Prof. w. w. Rivers today dec,d- ed to accept the presidency of the College for Women at Hattiesburg, Miss, and will enter at once upon the duties of that position. This college, Prof. Rivers states, while only four years old, is one of the strongest in Mississippi and is the largest south of Jackson. It is located in a town Of about 10000 inhabitants The col lege is provided with a large main
 building and two dormitories, with ac-
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20

The number of uncollected poll tax es is unusually large this year. There were 1859 assessed and only 4,3s7 paid. Of these uncollected 562 are re- ported delinquent and 40 enormously assessed.
 The settlement will be presented to the county court for approval on Mon day. July 3, after which Collector Johnson will make his settlement with the state auditor and county and city treasurers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
SCIENCE PROFESSOR
 10 LECTURE TONIGHT

Prof. John T. Buchholz of the science department of the State Nor maj will deliver lecture at the Nor maj auditorium tonight on Niagara Falls" The lecture will be illustrated with stereopticon slides. It will be ad- dressed especially to the students of the summer school, but the citizens generally are cordially invited to 1t tend and no admission fee will be .harged
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
ANOTHER FIRST BLOOM.

In last nights mail the Log Cabin Democrat received from F. D. Utley of Hardinville a cotton bloom which he states opened in his field on July 16, the same day that the first bloom appeared on the J. E. Little planta- tion, as was reported yesterday. MT. Utley writes that cotton which was worked out early seems to be doing reasonably we'll, while corn is needing moisture.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
ANOTHER SHOWER FALLS.

Another fine shower fell here short ly before 3 o'clock this afternoon, and if the same amount of precipitation occurred all over the county it will be sufficient for several days. The showers were predicted in yesterdays weather forecast, but the prediction for tonight and Wednesday is for gen erally fair weather.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20

collectors settlement, due the various funds, after deducting delinquents, er- TOTS and the collectors commissions. are as followc.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20

commodations for about 250 girls. The trustees are eXpending about $30,00 on improvements on the build ings and equipment during the pres ent summer.
 Prof. Rivers will leave tomorrow for Hattiesburg.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
SCHOOL DISTRICT
 FACES A DEFICIT
REVENUE IS INSUFFICIENT
BOND ISSUE FOR NEW BUILD ING CAUSES ANNUAL DE-
 FICIT OF OVER S2,OoO.

That the school district of Conway IS m condition somewhat similar to the state of Arkansas and faces a de- hclt of approximately one years reve- hue, IS the substance of a statement issued today for the board of direc tors, who state that radical steps must at once be taken for the relief of the districts financial situation. The an nual deficit, according to the state ment, which has been incurred for inc rast three years since the new S40.- 900 building ha sbeen erected, is over 5000 and now amounts to total ol S6, 6,65S.l0, the revenue for next year haVlng been anticipated to that cv tent. Taking the expenditures of the past year as basis, it requires ap. proXimately 5000 to meet the in terest and principal of the building bonds and deferred payments for fur, alture and apparatus falling due, and about S7,0O0 for the salaries and maintenance of the school. The reve- nue for the next year, it is estimated will not exceed $10,000, and the ad- dition to the deficit, the directors state, will put the district practically one year behind by the end of another year.
 For the permanent relief of the sit uaion the directors state that the only remedy is liberal increase in the as sessment of the property for taxa tion, but in order to avoid immediat financial embarrassment, they are un- decided as to What would be the best course to pursue and are planning to call a mass meeting of the citizens for the consideration of Che matter.
 The financial statement of the school district, as prepared by Secre tary s. E. Anderson, is as follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20

Remember Wm. Cady, the baggage man, is still here and will call for your trunks day or night. Residence phone 321, Headquarters, 100. If
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-06-20
MIDDLE AGED AND ELDERLY
 PEOPLE

Use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in all cases of kid ney and bladder troubles, and for painful and annoying Irregularities. For sale by Greeson Drug Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN,
Mr.. Albert stuart, Nonagehariah'
,e.d-End of a long and Useful Lille.

Mr.. Albert stuart. NonaSehariah'
nead-End of long and Useful Life
Mr.. Albert Stuart, one OF the oldest
and most esteemed OF our citizens, died
at his home ct one o'clock this ailer-
noon. The deceased was IN his 9oth
year. ~. e
He leaves sister, Miss Sallie Stuart
The deceased was son Of the late
Charles T. and Anne L. Stuart, and was
born on July S, 1921, He was brother
Of the late Charles E., Henry L. and
w. d. Stuart.
Albert Stuart was one OF the foul
sons OF the late Charles I. Stuart, 4
prominent barrister OF Alexandra
during the first half of the nine
teenth century. After haNng re-
ceiyed his legal education ne oe
oan The practice of law in Alexandra
an1 continued in that profession up
to few years ago "nen 'he
we;oht of years and the result OF an
ooni1lent compelled him to rellnqulsh
the activities OF a profession in which
he had passed nearly three quarters OF
= century. While one OF the best read
LAWYERS in Virginia, he was also one OF
the brightest scholars. The great ma
jority Of young men after having passed
through colleges leave their Latin and
Greek behind them, and their insight
into those tongues soon yanlshes. 1t
was not SO with Albert Stuart. He
carried away with him all he ever ac-
ouired and continued his studies
throughout his long life. 1t has been
said of a certain congressman that his
knowledge OF Latin is SO thorough.
that he could talk to Cicero we're he
living. There is no doubt that Albert
Stuart could have convcrsed with Taci-
tus and other men OF letters OF the days
Of the Caesars. His knowledge OF an
Gent and modern history (profane and
sacred) was enormous and his power OF
application quick. He drew the PHI
losophy Of history from the dry annals
and his mind was y perpetual feast. He
read the higher class OF fiction, too,
and was ever ready to apply the
wisdom often found in good novels.
For several years past numbers who en-
loved his intimate acquaintance have
missed Albert Stuart. He was knock
ed down by an electric train some time
ago and had narrow escape from be-
ing killed. IIc had since that time
been confined to bis home and his
friends and acquaintance with whom
it was his wont to stop and converse
often expressed their regrets at not be-
ing able to again meet him on the
streets. Albert Stuart occasionally
wrote articles for the Gazette. His
productions we're always read with a
relish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
RENEWED HIS BOND.

CITY Treasurer Robinson on Saturday
o.. hing renewed his bond to the COM
m,lwcalth Of Virginia, the City Conn
eli. and the city school board. Mr..
Rd1inson's surety had been the Nlr-
gina Safe Deposit and Trust Corpora.
tioa. which was placed in the hands OF
rec iyers Thursday, but a renewal OF
the obligation was necessary anyway
before January /, and he found no
dii!i:ulty in securing bond elsewhere,
Several city officials Of Alexandria who
were bonded by that corporation 10
small sums immediately prepared LOT
the emergency, and either sought . 1',-
yatc bondsmcn or arranged win oonu-
ing companies elsewhere. IL Is ne-
LEV i here that no complications with
the state will result from the failure OF
the trust corporation, which was
chartered bv the state.
Treasurer Robinson went to Rich
mond this evening TO file his new state
bond with Auditor Donahoc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
CHILDREN'S HOME.

Last April the National Crittenton
Association withdrew all financial sup
port from the Childreu's Home; since
then the board OF managers, composed
entirely OF residents Of our city, as
sumcd entire charge. As an evidence
Of this, the name has been changed
from the Crittcnton Home, to The
ChiIdren's Home Of Alexandria, and a
sign bearing the new name now adorns
the front. OF the building on Duke
street. Although this home has nevor
been engaged in rescue work, it is
greatly indebted to the late Mr.. Chas.
N. Crittcnton, not only for the build
ing, but for the financial help SO freely
and kindly given for many years be-
fore his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
RINGING OUT THE OLD YEAR.

The year 1910 became back num-
Der at twelve O'Clock Saturday night.
1t was tollcd ont in due and ancient
form and IFS successor G9ll) rang III.
When the clock in the City Hall steeple
began to strike the midnight hour
bellies in all sections OF the city pealed
fort.,, as did also steam whistles, while
explosives were heard in all quarters.
Thu; din continued for about half an
hour. Many people were on the streets
and merrymakcrs were gathered 10
houses in different parts OF the city.
The weather accompanying the IN
duc.ion OF the new year was gloomy,
and rain began to fall, turning INTO
slect and pedestrians had much trouble
in making their way on the icy pave
mentS. There were 10 changes IN con-
ditions during the day and but few
people were on the streets.
The watch meetings i'll the First
BAPTIST and Trinity NJ. f. Churches
we're we'll attended and the services were
appropriate and impressive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02

PERSONAL.

Mrs. Gardner L. Boothe is this even
| ing host OF 4 reception at her home on
south Columbus street in honor OF
guest, Miss Dimmock, OF Norfolk.
Mr.. ]. Lloyd Uhler, who spent the
holidays with his parents, MIR. and Mrs
George Uhler, left yesterday for his
home in Pittsburg.
Mrs. Clarence G. Leadbcater with
her little daughter have gone to Ian
caster, Pa, to visit her parents, MI
and Mrs. Milton Alexander.
MIR. Lewis Ansley, Of Columbia, ..
c.. is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Al
bert Smoot, at her apartment in the
Fairfax.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Smoot
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Webb, OF Baltimore, have
returned to their homein this city.
Miss Helen Stockdell who has been
visiting Miss Fannie Burke on Wolfe
street, has returned to her home IN
Richmond.
Mr.. Frederick ?. Russell has gone to
Boston on legal business.
Mr.. A. Leroy Gemeny and Mr..
Leonard Marbury S. Knight, OF the
University OF Virginia, who have been
visiting their parents during the bolt
day season have returned to the univer-
sity. Mr.. Gemeny will be one OF the
graduates of the civil engineering de
partment this summer, and is said to
be one OF the bright young men of the
University of Virginia.
Mr.. G. w. Lewis has returned from
visit to relatives in Clarke county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
QUARTERLY MEETING.

The district quarterly meeting OF the
Free Methodit Church will be held in
the church on south Lee street, on
January 26-29. The following is the
programme:
Thursday, January 2G, 7.S0 p. m.
Salvation meeting.
Friday, January 81, 1880 a. M
Pastors will relate experience in pas
toral calls and personal work done since
conference. Work attempted and re-
suits. Letters from pastors who cannot
come will be read. At $50 p, m.
Ten minute talk from pastors on The
secret of keeping myself blessed al the
time and TO what extent fasting IS an
aid to that end" At 730 p. m. Re-
vival effort with sermon.
Saturday. Quarterly conference at
80 a. IN. At $50 p. IN. Sermon by
Rev. J. w. Masedale on Holiness as
a second distinct state. At 100 p. m.
Salvation meeting.
Sunday. Regular quarterly meeting
service at 1890 a. m, $50 and t.3o
p. m. 80,
D. ]. Santmier, district elder, will be
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
THE RECENT BANK FAILURE.

Today being holiday, but little news
could be learned concerning the recent
failure OF the Virginia Safe Deposit and
Trust Corporation. Examiner Coates
and the employees, however, were today
at work going over the accounts in or
der to make a statement OF the affairs
OF the corporation rs SOON as possible.
The receivers still persist in the state
ment that their belief is that the deposl-
tors Of the bank will receive their
money.
Efforts are being made to have the
bonds written by the bonding depart
ment of the corporation taken over by
a strong company fully able to protect
any losses. il there should be any, but
none are anticipated.
1t is already known that in operating
the bonding department OF the corpo.
ration over $780, 900 was earned over all
expenses and losses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
NEW YEARS EVE SOCIAL.

A delightful New Years Eve social
was given at the Colonial last Saturday
night. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Bartlett, Mr.. and Mrs. X.
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Elva Veatch, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Daniels, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. McClintock, Miss X. Finnessey
Miss A. Finnessey, Miss Clara Lewis,
Miss Louise Manchester, Miss Media
Smith, Messrs. Guy and Earl Lewis,
Mr.. G. Baden, Mr.. Howdershell, Mrs
and Mrs. F. ". Smith, and Messrs. ii.
Morarity. F. Morarity and P. Morarlty.
Among the other pleasant gatherings
last Saturday night were those at the
residences Of Mr.. Joseph Moore, CO
Duke street, and Capt. a. d. Deeton:
on north St. Asaph street. Many
friends Of Moses. Moore and Deeton
OF this city and other places were
present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
MANY DESCRIPTIONS.

Quite number OF dissolutions Of
corporations was granted Saturday by
tie State Corporation Commission.
Those concerns which have gone out OF
business or which desire to continue as
partnership made haste to surrender
their papers before the end OF the year.
The law is mandatory, requiring any
corporation existing on the first day OF
the year to be assessed with reslstra-
ton fee and franchise tax.
Clerk 4. 7. Wilson remained in his
office until the last laggard had arrived
and complied with the laT on the sub.
ioot. i Richmond Times Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
COLD WEATHER COMING.

Snow and colder weather is the pre-
dictiol for this section tonight. y
storm which has been lowering over
the Mississippi region has started east
ward and is due in this vicinity this
evening. Following the snow tonight
the temperature will take a drop, and
some OF the most severe weather OF the
winter is promised for tomorrow. The
cold wave will last until the latter part
of the week. when the temperature will
take gradual rise. The cold wave
will extend along tho Atlantic coast
from Maine to Florida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
KICKED BY A HORSE.

Ayouth named Elmer Violet was the
victim Of a serious saccident on south
Fairfay street at an early hour thiSmorn-
ing. Violet was on one OF the Corby
bread wagons assisting the driver
Samuel Studds, in delivering bread to
storekecpers. Studds struck the horse
on his right with whip when the ami
nal on his left kicked. The iron shoe
of the horse struck young Niolet's leg
below the knee and tore the flesh to the
bone. The youth vas taken into Mr,
L. l.. Entwisle'S store and his
wound dressed and later he was sent to
his home where he was attended by .
nhYSician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
All Calendar, Reduced . pes-naD Floor est
Woodward & LOthrOp
AHappy New Year
TO All.

We present compliments the people of Alexandria and
to patrons wherever they may be- desire to extend 70
them the seasons greetings and our most grateful
edgment OF the very liberal support accorded during the
year just ended
The increase in the volume OF our business during the holt
day season-by far the largest in hstoryadded the
of the former months brought the year the largest
selling records have been favored with in
dosement stimulated do what has been done and what
mean to do.
With confidence founded on these facts we look to the
year 1911 with that the public in this
store the efforts that have produced for this city merchan
dsng estabshme unequaled in all that makes great
the home Of the people.
Our thanks and Happy New Year to public, which
has so generously appreciated our endeavors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
TO AWARD DOLL AND SKATES.

As has been stated, Alexandria Coun-
Gil, No. 5, Order Fraternal Americans,
will have Christmas tree at their
entertainment next Thursday night.
In addition to the distribution, the
order will present doll to the daughter
OF the member of the organization
who may hold the lucky number, and
a pair of skates to the son Of a MEM
Der who may hold the winning card.
The doll and skates are on exhibition
at O. Fl. Daniel Il Sons store, ia
north ROYAL street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-02
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL.

The Christmas holidays which were
to have ended Mt the Episcopal High
School near this city on January have
for unavoidable reasons been extended
until January IS. 1t appears that sew
eral light cases Of scarlet fever still ex-
list in that neighborhood and to avoid
any possible risk Of the returning
students contracting the disease, it was
deemed advisable TO continue the holi-
DAVIS az above stated.