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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
FLOOD SITUATION e :
IS STILL SfRI0USS'
RELIEF OF THE REFUGEES |
IS PROBLEM WITH WHICH Of
FICIALS ARE CONFRONTED.
AID FROM GOVERNMENT.

Little Rock, April 17-While some
of the guages report the river fall
ing, the flood situation is not greatly
improved in eastern Arkansas, ac-
cording to advices received by Cover
nor Donaghey. Tuesday he directed !
the Black Rock militia company to-
proceed to Jonesboro to take charge
of the great army of negro refugees.
He received a telegram from Presi-
dent o. N. Killough of the st. Fran
els levee district, to the effect that
there was a slight fall perceptible in
the river above Memphis, and adding:
This will close the series of daily
bulletins unless something more de-
velops. 1t is believed that no further
disasters will occur in this district.
Our entire attention is now directed
toward caring for the flood sufferers.
This board extends the deepest thanks
for the unfailing support of the cit
les of the district in the battle with
the unprecedented flood. To the rail-
roads and telegraph and telephone
companies is also extended sincerest
thanks. We are now calling on the
government for assistance in closing
the gaps to keep out the water from
the annual June RISE"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
ALL INSANE ARE
NOW CARED FOR
SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
NEW ALIENIST HAS REVOLu-
TIONIZED ARKANSAS HOS
PITAL FOR INSANE.

Little Rock, April 13.-Since last
September, there has not been re-
quest for admission to the state insane
asylum that has been turned down,
and there are now so unoccupied beds
at the institution, the first time in its
history.
Not later than July /, it will be pos
sible to announce that Arkansas is
the only state in the United States
that is prepared to care for all its in
sane The new annex will then be
opened for patients, and no more will
it be necessary to confine the unfortu-
mates at their homes, in jails, or pri-
vate sanitariums. Nowhere in the
country can they be given more thor
ough and scientific treatment than
here in Arkansas.
This has been accomplished under
the direction Of DR.. J. L. Greene, late
of Illinois, elected chief physician and
alienist. His arrival marked the def
mite beginning of a complete revolu-
ton in the Arkansas hospital. A place
OF detention has become an institution
where the unfortunates are treated
physically as well as mentally and the
per cent of cures will be greatly in
creased
One of DR.. Greene's first steps was
to establish complete hospital with
graduate nurses in charge, provided
with the best surgical equipment. The
hospital was also completely reorgan-
lied to improve its sanitary condition,
and now it is spotlessly clean and an
ti-septic throughout. DR.. Greene has
made it possible to secure better re-
suits at greatly reduced cost in money
and labor.
A new steam cooking equipment has
been installed with which over 1000
meals are prepared every day. The
kitchen has the most modern and sani
tary equipment, with rolled concrete
floors, sanitary bases for all furnish
ings, and is flushed clean after each
meal. Since last September over 300
patients have been received, and $50
returned home cured. There were
when he came 1,130, now there are l.
162, and present room for 60 more.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
RECITAL AT CENTRAL
AN ENJOYABLE Event
ORGANIZATIONS OF CENTRAL
AND HENDRIX PRESENT
FINE PROGRAM
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
What is declared by many compe-
tent judges to be the finest musical
entertainment ever presented in Con-
way, was rendered by the organiza-
tons OF Central and Hendrix colleges
at Centra Auditorium last evening, in
the presence of large audience.
Nearly every number was enthusiast
ically encored, the Hendrix glee club
being called back four times on its
appearance The program follows:
Bugle Story, Lyric and Glee Clubs.
La Czarina, Mazurka Russo, Cen
trail Orchestra.
Give Me My Own Native Isle, Hen
dirk Glee Club.
Violin Solo, w. G. Utermoehlen.
De Coppah Moon, THE Melapoia." :"
Hark the Trumpet, Hendrix Quar-
tette.
Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana)
and Vision of Salome Waltzes, Cen
trail Orchestra.
l Hear You Calling Me, J. Abner
Sage, Jr.
Away! Away Hendrix Glee Club.
The Vikings, Lyric and Glee Clubs.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
TEDDY TOO LATE TO
SAVE This TOWNSHIP

Col. Roosevelts brief stop at Con-
way Saturday afternoon will be few
hours too late to prevent solid Taft
delegation beng sent from Cadron
township to the Republican county
convention, according to local Repub-
lican leaders. The former president
is not expected to reach this city until
late in the afternoon, and the Repub-
ican township meeting will be held at
the courthouse at o'clock. At that
time IL delegates to the county con-
vent;on, which will be held here April
"a, will be elected, and it is predicted
that these delegates will be instructed
for Taft, whose administration Will be
endorsed. We're the visit of Col
Roosevelt to precede the township
convention, some doubt is expressed
as to whether the meeting could be
held in line for the adm nistratlon,
but, as it is, it is thought there will be
no difficulty in securing a Taft dele
cation.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18

they are not valid, and the teacher
cannot legally collect his salary. Su-
perintendent Cook says:
Institute work is of special inn
portance at this time to the teachers
of Arkansas. Conditions are rapidly
improving throughout our public
school system; particularly is this
true of the rural schools. New laws
govern the school administration, new
opportunities for progress have been
opened up, new studies have been add
ed to the course of study, more prac-
teal methods of teaching are being
called into parctive, new responsible
ties have been placed on the public
schools and the teachers. The June
institute offers peculiar opportunities,
for keeping abreast with local col II
TONS" Dce
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
COL. ROOSEVELT
TO SPEAK HERE
WILL STOP AT CONWAY
FORMER PRESIDENT TO MAKE
SHORT SPEECH HERE SAT-
URDAY AFTERNOON.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Theodore Roosevelt, former presi-
dent, will make brief stop in Con
way and speak from the rear plat
form of his special train Saturday
afternoon between and 8 o'clock
This information was received this
afternoon by Cashier l.. H. Pyle of
the Bank of Conway, an ardent
Roosevelt admirer, from j A. Conner
of Little Rock, president of the Ar
kansas league of Roosevelt clubs. The
exact time and length of the stay of
the distinguished visitor will be an
nounced later.
AS this will be the first time a man
who has been president of the United
States has ever stopped in Conway, it
goes without saying that large
crowd will be present to greet Col.
Roosevelt here.
Col. Roosevelt is scheduled to de-
liver an address at Wichita, Kan, on
Friday night. He will leave Wichita
on the regular train for Fort Smith,
where special train will be waiting
for him. Col. Roosevelt will speak
from his train at various stations in
Arkansas along the Fort Smith road,
and will arrive in Little Rock between
5 and o'clock Saturday evening. He
will remain in Little Rock until 12:45
o'clock Sunday morning.
Col. Roosevelt will speak at 8
o'clock Saturday night at the Audito-
rum in Little Rock. The building
will be lavishly decorated for the oc-
casion, and a number of brass bands
will be engaged.
President Conner and other men,
bers of the Roosevelt Club will meet
the colonel at Fort Smith and accom-
pany him to Little Rock. At the I'm
ion station there he will be met by a
committee of 200 members of the
Roosevelt Club.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
ADVISES FARMERS
TO USEFfRTILIzfR
OVERCOME LATE START
DEMONSTRATOR SAYS CULTI-
WALTON MUST BE RUSHED
THIS YEAR.

From Wednesdays Daily.
A liberal use of commercial fertiliZ-
er is urged by County Demonstration
S. B. Webb as a means of overcom-
ing the late start the farmers have
in their work this year. Mr. Webb
has been Ill for several days with
rheumatism and left this morning for
Little Rock for few days treatment,
after which he thinks he will be ready
to resume his regular work. Before
leaving he asked the Log Cabin Dem
ocrat to convey this message to the
farmers.
81 have investigated the matter and
find that all the commercial fertilizers
handled by local dealers are reliable, ="
said Mr.. Webb, land farmers are per-
fectly safe IN buying them. Of course,
some are perhaps better than others
and the character of land has much to
do with the kind that should be pur-
cased, but with their late start, it will
pay to use any good fertilizer that
will hasten the crop to maturity.
Don't be in too big hurry to
plow," Mr. Webb said. 1T is far bet
ter to wait until the soil is sufficiently
dry, even if it does make you late get
ting your seed into the ground. Pre-
pare a good seed-bed and in drilling in
fertilizer cover it with layer of soil,
so that the seed will not come in di-
rect contact with the fertilizer. Use
at least 800 pounds of fertilizer to
the acre, applying one-half of the
amount before planting and the other
half when the plant begins to square.
"Another thing l would impress
again upon the farmers is to cut down
their cotton acreage and raise plenty
of feedstuffs. Don't think that the
overhows in the Mississippi bottoms
is going to make a short crop and a
high price this fall. These overbowed
lands will be richer than ever after
the water goes down, and cotton
planted as late as June l will make a
big crop"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
FIRE COMP PANIES
HOLD MEETING

There was a good attendance of the
members of the Conway volunteer
hose copanies at the courthouse last
night. A committee was appointed to
draft bylaws for the organization
and report at another meeting to be
held April 25. 1t was decided to pc
tition the city council to install tele-
phone at each hose shed and arrange
with the central office to answer these
phones first in case of fire. A signal
by the electric light plant whistle to
show in which ward a fire is located
when the alarm is turned in was
agreed upon. After a series of short
whistles for an alarm, the location
VII be designated by one long blast
for the First ward, two for the Sec
ond and three for the Third ward.
The companies decided not to elect
captains, leaving them to be appoint
ed by the chief, J A. King, who will
announce his selections in few days.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
s. s. CONVENTION
AT RUSSELLVILLE

Several Conway people will attend
the annual Arkansas Sunday school
convention, which will meet at Rus
sellville tomorrow and continue in ses-
son until Sunday night. Prof. S. c.
Parrish of this city, former superin-
tendent of the teachers training de
paltment of the association, is on the
program for an address Sunday
morning. DR.. Hugh Cork of Chicago,
DR.. r. P Sheppard of Chicago, DR..
w. NJ. Virgins of Texas and several
other notable men and women from
out of the state will be in attendance
at the convention.
A rate of one and one-third fare for
the round trip IS offered by the rail
roads to those desiring to attend the
convention, and about 500 visitors are
expected to be present.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
PfRISHED IN
TITANIC DISASTER
ONLY 668 WERE RESCUED
SURVIVORS ABOARD CARPA-
THIA INCLUDE FRAUEN-
THAI RELATIVES.

From Wednesdays Daily.
According to the latest reports from
the terrible d saster of the sea, in
which the mammoth liner Titanic was
sunk after a collision in mid-Atlantic
waters with an iceberg, only S68 per-
sons were saved out OF a total of 2,1S0
souls on board the ill-fated ship, these
being mostly women and children. The
rescued were only those who could be
carried in the Titanic's 20 lifeboats,
who were picked by the Carpathia,
the first vessel to reach the position
Of the sunken ship. Wireless reports
from other ships stated that they ar
rived too late to be of service" thus
causing the hope that others not IN
the lifeboats might be saved, to be
abandoned.
The names of 328 survivors were
sent by wireless from the Carpathia
yesterday since which time weather
conditions have been such that the
wireless messages could not be re-
ceived. These names include DR.. and
Mrs. Henry Frauenthal and Mr.. and
Mrs. l. G. Frauenthal, relatives of
the Conway family bearing the same
name, who, it was first feared were
lost.
The following is an approximate
tsatement of the Titanic disaster:
First cabin passengers, 325.
Second cabin passengers, 2S5.
Third-class passengers, no.
Total number of passengers, 1920.
Members OF the crew, $50.
Total passengers and crew, 2,1S0.
Total number probably perished, l.
312.
Total number of known survivors,
328.
Approximately 20 lifeboats manned
by seven members of the crew, each
lao.
Total, S6S.
Carefully compiling the available
lists, the record of the named surv:v-
ors of the disaster stands gn:fcant-
ly thus:
Men, 10; women, 233; children, 16.
Total, 328.
Of the remaining $40 known sur
vivors it is estimated that not more
than 100 were seamen-required to
man the boats. This would leave ap-
proximately 440, and in the ordinary
proportions of women and children in
the steerage, where the passengers in
the Titanic's care numbered 40, 1t
seems probable that the greater part
of these 440 were women and their
little ones.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
l8,029 BALES IS
FAULKNER'S CROP
CENSUS BUREAUS REPORT
GINNING IN COUNTY A DE-
CREASE OF 1,510 BALES FROM
PREVIOUS YEAR.
From MonGa.y's Daily.

From Montays Daily.
According to a report of the United
States census bureau released tor
publication today, the total number OF
bales of cotton ginned, excluding In
ters, from the crop of 1911 in Faux
ner county, Arkansas, was 1o,029.
This is a decrease of 1910 from the
ginning of the 1910 crop, which was
1859 bales, and an increase of 1890
from the ginning of the 1909 crop,
which was 1869 bales. The ship
ments from Conway this season al
ready exceed by over 1000 bales the
total ginning in the county.
According to the bulletin, the total
number of bales g;nned in the state,
counting round bales as half bales and
excluding linters, was 908,014, com
pairing with 798,156 from the 1910
crop and 697 ,603 from the 1909 crop
Mississippi county, with 54,0S4 bales,
had the largest ginning of any county
in the state the past season, the next
largest being Crittenden county, with
42,9O5. Several counties in the state
raise no cotton at all. The smallest
number IN any county in which cotton
is ginned, was Newton, with GA bales.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
HOLLAND SCHOOL ENDS
SUCCESSFUL SESSION

Holland, April 1.-THE Holland
public school closed Friday night:
Prof. A. A. Parsons was principal
and Miss May Wilmuth, assistant.
The program was a very interestlrLa,
one, consisting of dialogues, recit&~
tions and declamations. Prof. j. M.
C. Vaughter of Naylor delivered
very able address on the necessity of
of an education, also delivered the
diplomas to the graduating class.
Those who graduated were Miss Flora.
Patrick, Messrs. John James, Phocion'
Tarlton and Wiley Lewelling. PROT
Parsons then delivered the medals in
his room to Miss Nettie Smith for
scholarship and to Miss Evalyn Bark
er for department. The medals in the
primary room went to Miss Margue-
rte Mcdonald for department and to
Master Jennie Fleming for scholar
ship. Prof. C. D. Goode and class
furnished excellent music for the oc-
casion.
We are informed that Prof. Par
sons will again teach for the good
people of Holland next year, with
Miss Blanche Wilson as assistant.
Mrs. E. F. Edwards returned this
morning from visit at Pottsviue.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
DATES FOX FAIR
ARE ADVANCED
From TUESDAYS Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
At a meeting of the directors of the
Faulkner County Fair Association
held in the office of Manager }. A.
King last night, it was decided to ad.
vance the dates of the fourth annual
far to the second week in October, in
stead of the first week, which was the
time of the three previous fairs. The
fair will open on Tuesday, OCTOBER g.
and close on Friday night, October IL.
This will put the Faulkner county fair
on the week between the White county
fair at Searcy, October IA, and the
Conway county fair at Morrilton, Oc-
tober 1919.
Manager King was instructed to
proceed to get out the annual cata-
iogue, and a number of other prelim-
mary matters was discussed at the
meeting.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18

student in Central College, were mar
ried on their arrival in Little Rock
by Rev. P. c.. Fletcher. The elope-
ment had been carefully planned and
with the exception of few intimate
friends of the couple who assisted
thin in carrying out their plans, no
one knew anything of their intentions.
Miss Bryant appeared IN the concert
at Central last evening, and it is stat
ed that she had previously secured
permission to leave this morning for
visit to her home. 1t is also under
stood that the parents of neither of
the young couple were aware of their
intentions to marry. Mr.. Bateman is
son of J. T. Bateman, a well known
business man of Clarendon, who IS
one of the trustees of Hendrix Col
lege.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Once again the Great Ruler of the
Universe has called from us one of
our most beloved members, in the
death of Brother Edward E. Robins,
which occurred on the morning of
March 25, 1912. Center Link lodge
No. rs, |. o. O. F., lost one of its
best and truest members.
Brother Robins was born in Ashley
county, Arkansas, February 6, 1878,
and came to Conway with his parents
in March, 1898. After reaching his
manhood he united with this lodge
and has since then been one of it's
truest and best members. By his pure
and upright life he endeared himself
to his brethren of this lodge and all
who knew him.
We cherish the memory of our de-
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18

parted friend and brother, and to his
bereaved mother, brother and sister
we extend our sincere and heartfelt
sympathy, and We hope that they may
be reunited in that bright land be-
yond, where parting comes no more.
Our brother, fare thee well
Thy mortal race is run,
And thou art gone to dwell
Beyond the setting sun.
Resolved, That a copy of this reso-
luton be spread upon our minutes
and that copy be furnished the
members of the bereaved family and
the county papers for publication.
Respectfully submitted,
E. V. JOHNSTON,
J. r. DONNELL,
J. B. HIGGINS,
Committee.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
MANUALS FOR JUNE
INSTITUTES ARE OUT
LAW REQUIRES ATTENDANCE
BY EVERY TEACHER FOR AT
LEAST ONE WEEK.

Little Rock, April 17.-State Su-
perintendent Cook is sending to the
various counties the manuals for the
annual Institutes, which are to be held
in June. The law requires the attend
ance of every teacher for full week,
and unless licenses are properly en-
dorsed each year for institute attend,
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
PEOPLES BUILDING SOLD.

Little Rock, April l2.-The incom-
pleted building of the Peoples Life
Insurance Company, which went into
the hands of a receiver last year, was
sold by the commissioner to George w.
Fair, the contractor, for S23.5 500.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
INVITATION TO BAPTISTS.

New Liberty Baptist church, six
miles east of Conway, has extended an
invitation for the next fifth Sunday
meeting of the churches in this coun-
ty, which will be held Friday to Sun
day, June 27-29, inclusive
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18
YOUNG COLLEGE
STUDENTS EL0PE
From Tuesdays Da ;ly.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Leaving Conway on the 6 o'clock
train this morning, ostensibly to re-
turn to their homes, Henry Bateman
of Clarendon, Hendrix student, and
Miss Stella Mae Bryant of Haynes, a
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Imboden and
daughter are visiting friends and rel
atives in Little Rock today
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18

The res dence of Rev. P. Zell on the
Catholic church property in being re-
painted.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-04-18

Mrs. E F. Edwards returned this
morning from a visit at Pottsviue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
NV Farm House Veranda

What can | see and hear as | sit in
the coo1 veranda of my farm home"
1t is different from what you see ana
hear in your own home.
Last night a heavy rain fell. and
everything looks as II It had ben well
washed, and. OF course, everything
looks fresh and lovely.
How the birds are singing. Hear
those pretty black crows darling here
and there and cawtng away SO pref
thy Now they fly up the trees. ana
dart to the ground like an arrow! See
what lovely blue3ay has flown down
from the apple tree. The sun shines
brightly on its lovely feathers as 1t
hops about on the lawn. trying to find
some dainty morsel to eat An tmpu-
dent sparrow Is hopping around, and
sadly interferes with any titbit the
bluetay sees. Master Sparrow has
flown right into my veranda near the
tin where my little cat, IAN" has
left some bread and milk. What a
squeak, It's those noisy little pigs
chasing after grandmother for Stops
In front, on the side. now on tho other
side. What fun they are having, but
their little squeal goes through one'N
ear. It is SO shriH
The frogs have stopped now and &c
have the owls. but you should have
beard them last night. l do not think
any Of them went to sleep at all, they
were all SO busy talking over the rain
There. they are calling me to milk
Good night.
ALMA KEMP.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
The Wise Dog

onoe there was little girl. two
years old. who lived in a small house
near the sea Her father. Mr.. Ray,
had q flne dog, named Tip Top. One
day Mr.. Ray went to dig CLAIMS. and
TIP Top went with him. Mr.. Ray
when he had filled his pail with
ciams. forgot that he had left his
spade stuck In the sand. But Tip
Top did not forget 1t. MIR. Ray took
his pail and went on his way home.
Tip Top thought that he would come
back for the spade. for. II he did not
come back, the tide would rise high.
and higher still, till bye and bye IT
would be so high 1t would cover the
spade with water: and then the spade
would be lost.
When Tip Top saw that Mr.. Ray
did not come back, he barked and
barked, oh, 80 loud. why does he not
como back. and get his spade ?"
thought the wise dog. ut viii be
lost, and swept out far TO sea by the
tide, IL he does not come back and
get it, But Mr.. Ray thought that
TIP Top was barking at horse on
the beach. and soho did not heed him
Then the wise dog thought to him
self. ST must not let that spade be
lost II my master will not take IT..
why. / must take It myself" so Tip
Top went and pulled at the spade with
his teeth. till he pulled IT out or the
sand. and then he dragged 1t home,
and laid 1t at Mr. Rays feet,
ZELIA TOWSEY.