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The searchlight., 1912-12-20
THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING.
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% W.

esss ~ Boys ssd oir's Game - Hang
u w.
000t children hang ~ thstr sock
Ass at Christmas. bsl tsW know the
eeigin Of the custom. Long aso In
Italy lived good ~ NScAoAaa, who
used b 60 about tARowtnG knitted
pursss allsd WifA coin into u win
COWS Of ths poor. Thsss pussss wsre
lons and looksd not unllks Q 0soeiess
otOeking. In time IL psopas hung
tAsss purses oat 10 sscstvs eslns be,
1oss Chrtstmaa whsa csans vsrr
scarce toys wsss ~ - eAso epe the
eAildEsa
ns custom wsoe - - coantrse~
1AftAsr oortA. whers sod O. Nicholas
became 0anta ClauaL Whs0 IL long
knlttsd purses paaaed ost a - sock
ines tAsmseivss were employed Be-
eauss a the cold the stockinO were
nOt A1ng outslde. but hsa6As u great
eAimnsys. through whtch 4 vas sup
possd tAe saint came. 10 III form
- legend and tAs e1ses0 came
acFoes the 80 b Ames1ea.
Now. how maay childsso en- ss0em
~ this when they haAg - thsir
sosekihp this CArisemas svsf
The searchlight., 1912-12-20
A Non.Partisan ConVen-
tiOn.

The Searchlight editor had a
,,Ik RECENTLY with several leading
men OF the Progressive party In 'h'S
vicinity. and they were OF the oP'n-
ION that a bipartisan conN'hloh
should be called 10 meet at some
agreed point in the proposed ne"
county of Sheridan for the purpose
of placing a non-parusan OF com
bination ticket for county ofncers
in nomination. This would eilmi'
nate all partisanshiP and party
feeling from the campaign and the
contest could center on the coun-
ty seat proposition alone
We also interviewed several OF
the leading Republicans and Dem
ocrats OF Culbertson, and tihs plan
seems to meet the approval oi all.
Delegates to this convention could
be chosen at a mass meeting held
in each voting precinct tor that
purpose, and the number OF dele
gates from each precinct should
be based upon the total vote OF
that precinct at the last general
election, say ore delegate for every
twenty votes cast.
II this plan IS adopted, the con
vention should he called TO meet
early IN February so as to allow
foil month tot the county seat cam
paIgn. The SearChnght wou d
like an expression from the other
papers in the proposed new county
o. this proposItion. after they have
The searchlight., 1912-12-20

The Review of Reviews ior the
month OF December says: "The
approximate popular vote for Pres
ident gave the Democrats 5000.
900, the Progressive 4, 400, 600 and
the Republicans 3, 500, 600. The
ProgressIves regard themselves as
Young ana growing party aud
believe that the future is theirs"
The searchlight., 1912-12-20
A CHRISTMAS TREE
THAT WALKS
T would surprise most children II
. Christmas tree came walking
ont Of the nexf rnom On Christ

T would surprise most children II
. Christmas tree came walking
out Of the next room on Christ
mas eve-surpr1ss them even
more than to see Santa Claus hop out
q The chimney. for most children
rather expect to see Santa Claus. but
they do not expect to see Q Christmas
tree that can walk around. Such q
one can be contrived. and this is a
story Of the way to do Il. First II Is
necessary to have Q living person on
the inside. whom we will call the
'anger Of the tree. She should he
quite a tall girl
From dark green undressed cambric
cut long. plain cloak that will reach
from neck to feet Make q peaked
hat, like q large eornucopia. out of
lightweight cardboard. Cover the hat
with some Of the green cambric, allow
ing . cape Of the material to fall from
hat to shoulders at the back.
Get three Quires Of moss green tissue
paper Cut II into strips six inches
wide and cut each strip into a rather
coarse fringe, leaving a heading Mt the
top two and half inches wide.
Beginning at the bottom. sew the
fringe around the cloak. allowing Il to
reach Just to the edge Of the cloth.
Above the first row Of fringe and
overlapping II sew the second row.
bringing its lower edge within two
inches Of the bottom edge Of the first
row.
In this way put on row after row OF
fringe. always overlapping 1t. until the
cloak IL entirely covered Then cover
the hat and Its cape In the same man
ner.
Take q light wooden hoop. one Of
In hoop time. and. turning the edge
Of the cloak up once. fit the hoop In
the fold and hem the edge over II
This will hold the cloak out firmly mt
the bottom. and II should hang smooth
and straight from the shoulders. with
. generous lap where II closes In front
Sew the fronts together. leaving an
opening only large enough to slip over
the head.
Now suspend the cloak on a waist
hanger In such a way that YOU can
reach It from all sides and proceed TO
decorate.
Around the bottom sew a row of
small bells, and here and there all over
the cloak sew large dress hooks. nn
which hang the fragile glass orna,
ments and small presents. Pin on the
tinsel decorations aud strings of pop
corn with safety pins and leave the
finishing touches until the angel has
entered her tree
The tall hat tipped by its bright
star. may be completely trimmed aud
put safely away until needed. All
decorations and presents must I've light
,n weight.
On the eventful night let the Christ
mas tree angel slip into the tree. aud
after II is nicely adjusted hang around
her neck strings Of colored glass balls.
and suspend from the hooks the glass
ornaments and presents Put the peak
ed hat on her head, and the Living
Christmas Tree win be ready for her
0rst appearance
The searchlight., 1912-12-20
Real Christmas WostAo6

TIE greatest snovstorm IN ths
. experience Of England began
falling Dec. "a. l6S& and con-
cnusd during Chrisemas day.
Ths snow In some places rsaehed
Q aspth Of forty test Al travel
vas blocked Thsss vas no com
Duntcation. not even bstween
hsoses. and avalanehas buried
oaAy people h ths11 avelflngs.
wAsRs they we're isuosoL
The searchlight., 1912-12-20

~ @ wUv0O Va
eyergroen In TIE
l,arlor were Ms
Iletoe-
Alico-What did
lou tell hint
Mabel - why.
what could IL II
| told hin, tt was
he might try to
kiss ~. and II I
toh hin & Was
aot - = sneh Q
eA 49,
The searchlight., 1912-12-20
SANTA CLAUS in THE CITY
By JAMES A. CDCERTON
CUyrisht . Anne PrsssAs Assocatoa
By JAMES A. EDCERr0l
CUysaght. 1914 BY American Press A,

IN days Of yore old Santa Claus
Had Q delightful time
The cflimneys all were big and vide
Through which he had to climb
But nowadays our modern ways
Afford him little ease.
When he climbs through our skinny f3sep
He has IN awful squeeze.
They cay he has an ample form.
Win birth profound and vast
And first thing anybody knows
Some day he'll get stuck fast
But this Is not the worst of it,
For how can Santa crawl
Into q modern city fat
That has no 1ues at allf
The searchlight., 1912-12-20
The Eversreen Boob

Nabel-That nearsighted Mr.. Boob
0etually asked me on Christmas night
The searchlight., 1912-12-20
G.. l.. JACOBS
THE PHOTO POSTCARD MAN

AMATEUR SUPPLIES AND FINISHING FINE HOME
PORTRAITS, GROUPS AND VIEWS
CULBERTSON MONT.
The searchlight., 1912-12-20

His bursting pack upon his back.
He Chambers up the walls.
Climbs ladders like a steeplejack.
To make his midnight calls.
And once some city children saw
roly poly shape
On Christmas eve 60 past their fiat
Upon the fire escape.
With buildings twenty stories high
And fats on every floor.
More girls and boys who want more toys
Than ever were before.
The way poor Santa Claus Is worked
Is certainly Q shame.
But he Is such Q good old sport
He never quits the game.
lf buildinss should arow taller yse
And still more eiris and boys
Keep beins born. each one to sse
lopser list Of toys.
] do not know how Santa Claus
Can visit such . mob.
But. IN be bound he will be found.
As always. on the job
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
BARNEY.

Cold and fair; temperature six de grees above zero. Health is very good in this community. ...J. R. Blessing and wife made trip to Con way last week. . Mr. Boose, MT. Bootlegger, MT. Tiger or some other venomous beast has been here in our midst the last week, from the trail he has made. .. .Oat sowing is the topic of the day among the farmers. Our school has been a great success under the principlaship of E, NJ. Brown, It will close Friday night with an eX- hibition which we hope will be a sue cess. :. 7. The farmers are very badly behind with the preparations for a crop. :. James Sanders made a trip to Conway last week. P. M Mitch ell and wife visited J R. Blessing Saturday night.
 February '.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
LOLLIE.

J. E.. Little of Conway was on his plantation few days last week. Great preparations for farming are being made at this place. Miss Hat tie Gibbs of Little Rock spent Sunday with J. A. Billings and family w. M. Qualls has been confined to his bed for some time with a car buncle ....J. H. Glenn is visiting his parents at Benton this week. pr Muse of Conway was here on busi- ness the past week. .. MT. Mabry of Argenta is expected to move to this place this week. A large attendance at school is being had since the pretty weather, Dr. Matthews went down to Rocker the latter part of the week .... Miss Myrtle Huey was in Con way last week. .. On account of bad weather We haven't had any Sunday school here for a while, but are to re. organize Sunday =. Rev. R. A. Rob ertson will fill his regular appoint. ment here the third Saturday night and Sunday W. M King is oul new mail carrier now. We are hop. ing when the roads get better we vii get daily mail.
 February '.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
SCHOOL STOPPED
 BY BURSTED PIPE

A steam pipe which was frozen up and bursted by the recent cold snap caused the Conway public school to take forced vacation today. The pipe leaked so badly yesterday that it was found necessary to close down the steam heating plant while the re- pair was being made The plant was again put in shape today, and the building will be comfortably warmed for the art exhibit tonight
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
EBENEZER AND BALLARD.

Our schools in district 70 have en- rolled 88-54 at Ebenezer and 34 at Ballard. Raymond Moore will close his school at Ballard February 16. ... We had another severe cold wave here Saturday night and Sunday. It was only above zero. .. Joe Simon of Bells, Tenn, entertained the peo- pie at the residence of E. P. Snow Friday and Saturday nights with a moving picture show. All seemed to enjoy it fine. We hope MT. Simon will come back again. We enjoyed his stay J R. Huddleston visited Collie Snow Monday night. He says he believes he will give a leap year party and see which one will get him ... Bernice Hogan of the Section has been employed to finish the winter school at the Magness Academy . .. Mr. Wilcox has moved back into oul neighborhood. It is February, but no farming done here yet, and accord ing to the groundhog, we won't fol some time yet to come Hello, Beryl We are very anxious to read your items again. So give us the news.
 February '.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
 NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT

Tom Thumbs Wedding" will be the feature of a unique entertainment to be given under the auspices of the School Improvement Association at the high school auditorium Friday night. Tiny pupils from the kinder gartens of the city will play the parts of bride, groom, minister, etc. In ad- dition, there will be some excellent musical numbers and readings by the leading talent of the city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07

Meets first Saturday night on or before each fud moon, j, W. Holt, w. NJ; W. H. Duncan. secretary.
 Conway Chapter No. so. R. A. M.-Meets third Thursday night in each month. J. W. Westeriied, r. H.; J. E. Greeson, secretary.
 Conway Camp No. 85, w. o. W-Meets second and fourth Monday nights. R. E. Mc- Cuilucn, (. C.; r. M Morgan, clerk Center Link Lodge No. 75, A O. o. F. Meets every Friday night. W. l.. Nhitten. N c.. ". N. King secretary.
 Conway Encampment No .J9. l. o. o. F. Meets first and third Saturday nights. J. s. Johnson C. P. Wellington Robbins. scribe. kehe-ah Lodge No. -, |. c. 0. F-Meets second and fourth Thursday nights, Mrs J. $ Westcrheld, N. G.; Miss Letha Hartje. secretary
 Holly Grove Lod0e No. 95. Woodmen Circle
 Mrs. II. r. Cureton. guardian, Mrs. Lula Moore. clerk
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
Personals
Hartford Life is better.

Hartford Life is better. If
 Wood of all kinds. Phone 265. 3t* J. H. Stubbs left this morning for Atkins.
 Typewriters for rent. See J. D. Dunaway.
 Wm. Scholle of Vilonia is in the city today,
 Albatross Flour, the best on earth, at Gibbons. dtf
 Mrs. James A. Anderson is in Lit tie Rock today.
 MT. and Mrs. Harrell Gist are in Little Rock today.
 Land to rent near town. Apply to Dr. E. o. Brannon. dtf
 VIM. CADY, the baggage man. Phones 321, 113, 192.
 W. H. Lilly of Higden is visiting relatives here and at Wooster.
 One of the greatest pictures ever made-Sing Sing. Sc it tonight.
 Homer Wilkins has returned from Hope, where he has been working for some time.
 See Sing Sing in moving pirtures tonight at the new theater. lower floor Masonic temple.
 w. B. McDuffie of Braggs, Okla, is looking after some of his interests here this week.
 The Locust Avenue Sewing Circle is meeting this afternoon with Miss Elsie Harrison.
 Sing Sing, the great New York prison, shown in 5000 feet of moving picture film tonight.
 A car of hulls and meal just re- ceived and will be sold cheap. w. l.. Robins, phone 162. dtf
 For Sale-A good secondhand soda fountain and all necessary equip ment. See Menty & Dollahite. dtf
 pr. J. E. McMahan and A. A. Moore of Kendall are here today. Dr. McMahan stated that he expected to move to Conway about the first of next month.
 Ten years in Sing Sing prison in moving pictures tonight; 5000 feet. Starts at ' o'clock and will run till II, giving four complete shows. All should come out. Eleven thousand people saw this one night at Jones' boro. We'll worth your time to come out.
 A Victrola concert will be given in connection with the art exhibit at the Conway public school tonight. Come and hear some fine music while you see reproductions of the worlds greatest works of art. Exhibit will open at p. m. It
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
MT. PISGAH.

Jim Boydston and family visited at his fathers Saturday night |. |. Miss Mallie Lynch of near Chadwick visit ed her father, MT. Wheeler, Satur- day. .. Brother Gipson preached an interesting sermon at Antioch Sun day and visited at s. Nichols Sunday night. .. Mir. Jeffries says he wishes the hens would go to laying. He wants a cake. s. Nichols and wife went to Conway one day last week shopping .. Esquire Kaufman is re- ported right sick at this writing . George Harper of Argenta visited his father the past week . John Kelley is going into the stock business. He is putting up a large pasture. .. Mrs Ozzelar Sumler of near Vilonia visit ed her father, Dock Harper, last week.
 February '.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
CENTER POINT.
co s--zssaas---lz=as--

After another blizzard Saturday with a cold Sunday, it is getting warm again. =. Many horses and mules have died in this settlement. John Walter Sowell lost a good horse last week, Freeman Laird lost a mule and Will Ray lost a horse and mule, which is hard on those parties, as stock is high and blow time here. Dr. Burns has sold out at Vilonia and moved to A. Boardmans. w. P. Berry has gone to peddling again.. The school here has been extended two weeks longer Potato planting would commence this week, but the ground is frozen too hard to blow up.
 February '.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
Log Cabin Democrat

PUBLISHED DAILY BY THE CONWAY PRINTING co. FRANK E. ROBINS. Editor SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER YEAR.
 Inuariably m AdUGnce. Entered at the postoffice at Conway, Ark. as second-class mail matter.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07

Sold :n Conway by GREEsoN DRUG co.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
CHILD DIES OF
 BURNS AT GUY

Bessie, the 3-year-oId daughter of George ". Sims of near Guy, re- ceived burns Sunday which resulted in her death few hours later, ac- cording to a report received here to- day. The child was left alone in a room and her clothing caught fire from a heating stove.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
DIRECTORY.
STATE.

STATE. Goveinor-G. w Donaghey Secretary-Ear W. Hodges Auditor-John R. lobe Treasurer-John w. Crockett. Attorney General-Hal l.. Norwood Superintendent of Public Instructon--Geo B. Cook
 Land Commissioner-R. H. Dye. Commissioner Mines Manufactures and Ag- riculture-Clay Sloan.
 CONGRESSIONAL. Congressman. Fifth Distrct-H M Jaoo- way.
 JUDICIAL.
 SUPREME COURT. Chief Justice-E. A. MeCulloch Associates-J C. Hart, Carroll D. Wood. w. F Kirby, Samuel Frauenthal.
 SEVENTH CIRCUIT. Judge-Eugene Landlord. Prosecuting Attorney-George W. Clark.
 COUNTY. Representative-G M. Connen Judge-J. A. Lea.
 Judge-J. w. Holt. Sheriff and Collector-J. s. Johnson. County and Probate Clerk-J II. Bailey. County and Probate Clerk-J. A. Lea. Circut Clerk and Recorder-J. II Hartie Treasurer-R K. Wilkerson. Assessor-W. N. Jones. Surveyor-D. o. Harton. Jr. Surveyor-B. G. Wilson. Cofoner-J. H Pence. Examiner-J. M. C. Vaughter.
 CADRoN TOWNSHIP. Justices of the Peace-W F. Wilson, w T. Wilson. E. Kuykendall. l., E. Atkeison, D. L.. Smith.
 Constable--O. L. Honea.
 TERMS OF COURT Circut-Second Monday in January and July. Chancery-Fourth Monday in March and September
 County-First Monday in January. April. July and October. Probate-Thrd Monday in January. April. July and October. CITY. Mayor-W. II. Duncan. Recorder-Ope Hartie. Treasurer-C H. Newborn Aldermen--Frst Ward. F. F. Robins. W. J. Grummer Second Ward c. D. Dickerson. W. D. Cole, Jr.; Third Ward, W. R. Hairston. N. C. Martin.
 City Council meets second and fourth Tues day nights in each month.
 CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES. M. E. Church. South-Services every Sunday at II a. and l5 D. Prayer meeting. Wednesday D. Rev. E. R. Steel, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a. m; M J. Russell Stu perintendent. Epworth League, Sunday at 80 D. m. Byron Harwell, president.
  at Il a. and :30 D. m. Rev. J. S. Hens ley, pastor. Sunday School at 3O a. m. Wiley Mosley. superintendent | BaptistB Church-Services at II a. m. and i ' 80 D. m, Prayer meeting. Wednesday 30 l D. m. Rev. J. J. Hurt, pastor Sunday School, 80 a. m. J. J. Doyne, superintenG- ent. | Catholic Church-Hgh mass. 30 a. m, Catechism at ? 80 D. m, and Prayer meeting with benedicton at :00 p, m. every Sunday, Low mass every morning at 80 except Tues day and Friday. Children's mass. Tuesday and Friday 30 a. m. Rev. P. Zel, pastor. St. Josephs Society meets in hall north of church fourth Sunday at II a. m. Fred Nahlen, Jr., presidents August Hain. secre- tary. C. K. of A. meets every second Sunday at II a. m. W. J. Drummer, president J. J. Heige secretary.
 Christian ChCrch-Services every Sunday at 10 a. m.; preaching at 80 D. m: Rev. j. | Clarence Dawson, pastor. | Woodland Lodge No. II. K. of P.-Moels every Wednesday night J. B, Higgins, C. C. w. H. Duncan. K. of R & s. Green Grove Lodge No l07, F. & A. M
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
February '.

A dress form moulded from your own figure enables you to fit and make your own dresses with ease and style. Made to order by Miss Spain at Mrs. D. D. Golfers. Please call any time for information and fittings. dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-02-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Log Cabin Democrat is autho rized to announce the following ay candidates for the offices named, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary election, to be held February Is, 1912: For Mayor
 w. B. HINES.
 w. H. DUNCAN.
 J. A. KING.
 S. E. ANDERSON. For Recorder
 OpIE HARTJE. For Treasurer
 c. H. NEWBERN. For Marshal
 J. R. CHARLES.
 w. E. CLIBOURN.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-01-19

Rome THE arst Important naval
hattie III the Tnrko. Italian war ocs
CURED in the Red Sea on January I.
with the result that an Italian cruiser
squadron sank seven Turkish gum
boats after d sharp conflict Al large
number Of Turkish seamen went down
with their ships, but others were
rescued BY boats from the Italian war
ships A Turkish yacht was captured
and is being brought to Italy. The
fight was just outside the Bay u
Kunfda, a snall-sized town with
garrison and two forts about 500
miles north OF Alden.
The Turks were believed BY the
Italians to be preparing to convoy q
military expedition which was to cross
Egyp. and Join the Turkish forces IL
Tripoli.
During the combat the Turkish gum
ners displayed utter Incompetence,
their small guns being fired wildly.
The shells from the italian ships
were not directed at the Turkish
yacht Fauvetta which accompanied
the gunboats. and she was the only
unit OF the Turkish fotilla which was
not destroyed during the fight.
The Italian warships which took the
principal part In the battle we're the
cruiser Piemonte and the destroyers
Caribaldino and Artigliere The COM
nlande -chief had received orders to
destroy or capture the Turkish gum
boats.
AS soon as the Italian warships Pie
monte. Garibaldino ana Artigliere en-
countered the Turkish gunboats, q
short distance out of the Bay OF Kun
fida. they sent shots across their bows
and called on them to surrender The
Turkish vessels gave no sign Of COM
pliance and the Italians Immediately
opened terrific IRE, throwing Id q
hail Of shells from their broadsides.
The Turkish gunners replied feebly,
but did not succeed ID striking the
Italian vessels.
All seven OF the Turkish boats were
soon on fire and in few minutes be-
gan to sink.
Boats were lowered from the Italian
Warships which picked up many Turk
ish seamen. but large number were
drowned.
Turkey possessed at the beginning
OF the war "a gunboats Of various
classes. ranging from 1856 to IT'S tons
displacement and armed with small
guns, ranging down from 4.1-inch
Krupp guns to 1-pound guns, but ali
carried machine guns. Their speed
ranges from 10 to % knots.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-01-19
DID NOT SPEAK ron Is YEARS

Maysyille, KY. Though he left
much land and other property to his
wife. Louis Roser. who died Sunday.
had not spoken to her until that day
for rs years This became known az
ter his win was filed Tor probate It
developed that on Sunday morning
Mrs. Roser broke the long silence
when she asked her husband: ..Will
you have cup OF cdiIee2" Il be
lieve / win. was his reply. In few
minutes he was stricken with heart
disease. and died.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-01-19

washington. Friends OF Speaker
Champ Clark claim the first Instructed
presidential delegates for the Speaker
as the result Of the special election In
the Seventh congressional district Of
Kansas. The convention, which chose
George Nicely, Democrat, to succeed
the late e. H. Madison. insurgent Re-
publican III Congress. also elected
presidential delegates instructed for
Speaker Clark. The Clark forces in
Missouri are making strong effort to
secure instructed delegates for the
Speaker from his home State.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-01-19

r workman ii factory Ia hfjn-
epuri gets canght III machine and
loses ali arm. be may sic for dam.
ages hiring 4 lawyer OF q percentage
basis In the course Of yssrs he may
SET verdict SAYS the Kansns CITY
s e. The money that finally comes
70 him Is only fraction Of the amount
awarded Meanwhile the courts are
closged with personal injury cases.
! III the state Of washington Mi. = a..
Harzfeld. president of the public util-
tiles commission, points out. the IN
iured Workman Is III once paid
DEFINITE sum out of d fund collected
~ the state He needs % lawyer.
He gets ell there Is coming to him
and be gets II without delay. That y
The result Of the Washington work
mems compensation act. which was
signed last March. incidentally. Il =
gsfreshin9 10 note tie opinion Of the
Washington supreme court n sustain
Ing the act after the New York court
o. appeals had held 4 somewhat si1n-
Hal law Unconstitutional The opin-
ion. written By Judge Fullerton. con-
siders the New York decision and
says Notwithstanding the decision
comes from the highest court o. the
first state in the Union and e sup
ported BY the most persuasive areu-