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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08
SENATE Will BE
DEMOCRATIC ONE
WILSON VOTE INCREASING
ILLINOIS AND KANSAS ADDED
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
COLUMN.

New York, Nov Uncertainty
as to the electoral vote of California
and illinois, as developed by belated
returns from both states, was the
chief center of interest yesterday and
last night, although the counting of
ballots in several states still was un-
der way.
Late last night it became apparent
that Illinois had wavered from Roose-
welt to Wilson by safe plurality of
l5,O43, and that Roosevelt had won
California by bare plurality of l3O
votes. More complete returns may
give Wilson the coast state. which he
claimed Wednesday at an estimated
plurality of 10000.
The swaying of the California vote
yesterday caused the hopes of Pro
gressives to rise and fall alternately.
Early in the day Colonel Roosevelt
was thought to have carried the state.
Then gradually Wilson crept up un-
til he had plurality. Several hours
later, this plurality was wiped out,
land Roosevelt was given slight lead.
which Progressives asserted would
not be overcome.
Control of the senate in the sixty
third congress now is practically as
sured to the Democrats. Concedinp
to the Republicans the legislatures of
all states still in the doubtful column
last night, the Democrats will have a
vote of AS, or one-half of the entire
membership of the senate, with a
Democratic vice president in the
chair to cast the deciding vote in case
of tie. Seven states are yet to be
heard from definitely. A senator
from one of these would give the
Democrats clear majority, and it is
possible their strength will be even
further increased by winning in sew
eral
Kansas has been added to the Dem
ocfatlc column in the past "a hours.
The states in which the complexion
of the legislatures is yet to be decided
are: Illinois, Michigan, New Hamp-
shire, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennes
see and Wyoming. Ordinarily. Ten
nessee could be relied upon to help the
Democratic party, but the factional
fight there may prevent in this crisis.
In Illinois, there are complications
growing out of the multiplicity of
parties, rendering it uncertain wheth-
er there will be senatorial election.
In that state there should be chosen a
successor to the deposed Senator Lo-
rimer, as well as to Senator McCul-
lom, whose term expires on the 4th of
next March. If there should be no
election the effect would be to favor
the Democrats by reducing the mem
bership of the senate to "a, of which
number the as already chosen would
be working majority.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08

1t costs approximately SIS per pu-
pill to maintain the school as it is at
lpresent. 1t is also safe to say that
at least so per cent of the cases re-
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08
COUNTY RETURNS
ARE COMPLETED
JACOWAY LEADS TICKET
DEMOCRATS CARRY EVERY
TOWNSHIP BUT FOUR IN
FAULKNER COUNTY.

Returns from all the townships in
Faulkner county are now in. The ie-
suit shows that the Democrats carried
every township in the county but four
Benedict, Mathews, Enola and
Walker. Congressman H. NJ. Jaco-
way lead the ticket, carrying the
county by very large majority.
The following are the returns from
all townships not previously re-
ported:
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08
MRS. DONAGHEY ENTERTAINS.

A number of Conway friends of
Mrs. G. w. Donaghey have received
invitations to a reception to be given
by her at the Hotel Marion November
81, from 8 to o'clock. Quite crowd
from Conway will attend and enjoy
the hospitality of the first lady of the
state.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

J. Albert kirven of Columbus, Ga,
announces the engagement of his
daughter, Annie, to Fred Gordy, the
marriage to take place at the home of
the bride November 26. Mr.. Gordon
is manager of the Plunkett- -Jarrel
Grocery Company, and will continue
to make this city his home
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08

Lost--On street Friday, a ladies'
watch, open-face, gold-filled, brass
chain. Finder please return to this
oiilce.-4o-2t (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08

See Big Hearted Sim at the Ark
way tonight. He is the most liberal
fellow you ever saw. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08

Cecil Steel went to Morrilton to-
day.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-11-08

G. H Lucas of Martinville spent
the day with Doyle Clibourn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
JOE RIVERS TO COME EAST FOR
 BOXING BOUTS

Joe Rivers, the Spanish-American lightweight, who came so close to de- priving Ad Wolgast of his crown, is said to be a high-strung, nervous fel- low with a striking personality that in- stantly wins friends for him.
 Rivers has not been spoiled by his suddenly acquired fame in the ring.
 He is growing more popular on the Pacific coast, where his followers pre- dict that if he ever gains the cham pionship he will be one of the most popular fighters who ever held the ti- tie. Rivers ability to make friends was shown by the actions of the crowd in his bout with Wolgast.
 As for his ability in the ring, many of the fight critics on the coast think he is certain to be the next champion He is said to be cIeverer and strong CT than Wolgast. It was only the de- termination and grit of the cold. phlegnatie Dutchman that enabled him to offset the superior skill and speed of Rivers.
 Rivers may come East for bouts now that Wiolgast has refused to take ain on again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
SAM MILAN
 BEATS OUR BOYS IN SLOW CONTEST
(By Wagner.)

Sam Mclean should worry. Here is the Glastonbury rent collector who hasn't won game in the last 12 starts. He takes his roundhouse curve into the box at Newfield Park and mOws down the Mechanics by s to 3. It is such a long time since Sam saw a victory that he asked Lemmy Lenlieux the score after the last man was out ~ xS%@ as ~S4gtS<&-< af-@
 But Waterbury deserved to win The Spuds played errorless ball and got their hits with men on bases. The Mechanics were hstless in their move ments and showed no ability to hit in the pinches. Chief Snyder, who has been pitching about three games a week lately, could not fool the Spuds. He had better control than usual, however, and passed only one.
 Red Fisher and Jack Spratt were the only Mechanics who did much with McLeans0 9Red grabbed a. pair, of sim gles and Spratt made the same conn bination. He also received a pass Bill Glennon got supply of tobacco for the winter league by pollnGs home run in the second. The Water bury outfielder is free sw1nger ana it's generally a. long clout or a strike out for him. Warner was on first in the second inning when Glennon swatted a liner to left. The ball was lost in the underbrush and Glennon made the circuit. He received an or der for five pounds of Bull Durham and went on his way rejoicing.
 After the visitors had made two runs Bridgeport got one in the second on Spratt's hit, Slows sacrifice and Eley's two bagger down the left foul line. The Mechanics tied the score in the third on successive singles by Snyder Fisher and Baker. After that Bridgeport couldn't tally again, but the Spuds picked up three more.
 Ruell's triple and Warmers single produced one in the fourth. Another came in the fifth on Spratts error, Nichols sacrifice and Ruell's single. The final run was made In the sew enth on Lemieuxs hit, a sacrifice and Russells wild throw.
 The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
THORPE DUG UP BY GOVERNMENT
 AGENT IN WEST

While the aborigine, Jim Thorpe, IS draping his 1.-the form upon the crest pf the athletic world as an all around champion by virtue of his victory in the pentathlon and decathlon at the Olympic games it is interesting to note KIRk had it not been for a. Govern ment Indian agent one or America best athletes would have been guid- ing a plough across his fathers pro Guctivs acres near Keokui1 Falls. Okla. instead of competing for points for the United States.
 Alex. Grain, a. Government agent at Wewoka, Okla. claims to have discov- cred Thorpe while he was still boy and to have been influential in sending Thorpe to the Carlisle Indian School, where he showed his ability as an ath- aete-- Jim was the youngest son, and although his brothers had been gradu- ated from Carlisle 1t was not the in- kention of his parents to send him to hhe school up to the time that Grain EeaIized the boys athletfc prowess.
 The Thorpes live on a ranch near Keokuk Falls. Okla, and several of the athletes brothers and sisters reside khere also. The citizens of the place, Rs well as the athletic authorities of Oklahoma City. plan to give the abo- Figine great reception when he ar Efves from Stockholm.
 During the last football season, which marked Thorpe's third year at Carlisle, he attracted considerable att nention by his sensational playing on Soldiers Field against Harvard, when rhe Indians trounced the Crimson by a score of IS to 5. Thorpe was not lonly proficient in football, but also in baseball basketball and hockey. He can play any position on the diamond.
 Thorpe is 2S years 4old and weighs between ITO and 1S0 pounds. He stands trifie over feet and neither drinks nor smokes. He is always in perfect physical condition, doing little routine training, but keeping himself fit by proper care and exercise of the body. He has been elected captain of this falls eleven at Carlisle. He is a. full blooded Sac and Fox Indian, and has announced that he will return to his native State, Oklahoma, when he i5 graduated from Carlisle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
OLD CY YoUNG'S 22ND
 BASEBALL ANNIVERSARY.

It will be just twenty-five years to- morrow since Denton Tecumseb Young, generally known as Cy. pitch. ed his first big league game. old Cy started his career in the big show or Aug. 3, 1890, in a Cleveland uniform, hits. The Ohio metropolis was ther in the National League. To-morrow will be the first anniversary of Cy's advent into baseball circles that he has not been actively engaged in play ing the game. This year the veter- an attempted to get into condition te pitch for Boston, but discovered thai commission, so far as drawing g. pif league salary is concerned, and decid- ed to retire He has saved enough money to make him independent, and so has not had to go back to the bushes. but is using the good ffghs arm that won so many games for Cleveland, Boston and St. Louis ir newspaper. Cy was forty-hye years old last March. and by sticking to ths game to that age broke all Osler i'm it's for big league pitchers. Cy played his first professional ball with the Canton, O., Tri-Sfate League team Ir 1890, and the same year was bouehi by the Cleveland Nationals for $50
 
 1899, going to the St. Louis Cardinals in that year. He jumped the Nations League when the American circuit wa and joined the Boston cluf of Ban Johnson's league in 1901. H remained with the Bean City team un- til 1909, when he was traded to Cleve- land. Just a year ago, almost on ths of his first game wi1 that city turned Old C. adrift. giving him an unconditional re lease. The same week he signed witt the Boston Nationals. and this Sprinf he made earnest efforts to get back ts his old-time form. He couldn't ds it, and so baseball lost it's oldest vet eran. Cy's name is gone from ths box score, but it is not forgotten Bobby Caruthers, Amos Rusie. Jcs Corbett, The Rreitenstein, Charlh Nichols-tfese and many other greE pitchers have come and gone durfut Old Cy's career. And now his tirns has come
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
M'ARTHUR WHO WON MARATHON
 IS MOUNTED COP

A curious athletic anomaly is pre- sented by Kennedy Kane McArthur, winner of the classic Marathon that blistering hot day at Stockholm last month. Apparently the strength, speed and endurance that kept him in front even to the very end while competi- tors, the pick of the world dropped falnting and even dying by the way side, came not from running but from riding horseback. He is a South Af- rican mounted policeman, continually in the saddle, patrolling the waste veldt. This is strange enough, but stranger still is the fact that he is a he has never had reason to believe the weed had any deleterious effect on his physical condition.
 Kennedy Kane McArthur was born in Dernock, County Antrim, Ireland, six miles from the Giants Causeway thirty years ago. When he was eigh- teen years old he joined the Irish Rifles, and with his regiment went to South Africa to fight the Boers. After the war, liking the country, he de- eided to stick. and he settled in Bloom fontein. He became a mounted po- licenan, following that calling to this day. His beat is on the veldt 6,00O feet above the sea level, and in pa trolling it he has to be in the sad dle many hours each day.
 Until he settled in South Africa, Mo- Arthur had done practically no run ming. There, however he became in- terested in association football, and it was in playing this game that he first learned to use his legs for anything save walking. One day a youngster challenged him to a 100-yard dash Me- Arthur lost and suggested a half-mile race. At this distance he won, and he developed considerable speed, so he specialized on this event. Then he tried the mile. A year later he won the $50, mile and four-mile champion ships of the Cape in 2:01 1-5; 4:41 and 21.50. No Marathoner of note has ev- CT shown such speed at these distan- ces. Ten miles has been turned by McArthur in 523S. The American rec ord, held by George Bonhag, is but 2 Is seconds faster.
 McArthur weighs 165 pounds. He is a six-footer, has strong features, with deep-set blue eyes, and his whole body is finely muscled. Four years ago he defeated Hefferon who was second to Hayes at London in 1908 in the South African trials for the Olympic team, but the selection committee looked up- on this performance as an accident, and McArthur was not sent to the games. Otherwise there might have been a different story to tell about that famous event. His record for the full Greek distance (26 miles 395 yards) is hours 40 minutes.
 McArthur was undismayed by his re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
IN MAJOR LEAGUES

Cutshaw, Brooklyn's new second sacker, is making good with a ven geance. He was kept on the bench until recently, and now it would be hard to take him away from the key stone sack job.
 After playing 7s games withouts an error and accepting 158 chances. Out fielder Billy Hunter of the Flint South ern Michigan club made his first mis- play this week. Besides fielding per- fectly, Hunter has been leading the league batters by a comfortable mar gin. He has played in every game this season. Hunter was sold to Cleveland a week ago.
 Larry. Lajoie being out of the game has put quite a crinp in NaplesS Maps hitting and fielding.
 Manager Hank Ramsey of the Troy team may take a team made up of New York state leaguers to Cuba next fall.
 Monte Cross has quit scouting for the St. Louis Browns and is looking for a job as manager of a minor lea que club.
 Barry Mccormick, the former big | ager of the Mansfield team in the Ohio state league.
 Jack Dunn has a great team in Bal~ t1more this season, and the Rochester Hustlers will have to go some if they beat out the Orioles in the Interna- tional league race.
 George 6ChieD Johnson, the big h. dian twirler of the St. Joseph Western league team recently sold to the Chi cago White Sox, won Is out of his first 20 games this season. John McGraw, who has just cele- brated his 10th anniversary as man. ager of the New York Giants says that the late Frank Selee was the greatest manager that ever piloted a big league teany
 The Vancouver Northwestern league club has purchased Archie Persons, the crack gardener of the Bassano team. Persons hit for .37O and was
 the leading batter, in the western Canada league.
 Jimmy Thorpe hasn't anything on the Boston Braves when it comes to the decathlon industry. There the Braves shine is in the baseball de- cathlon-playing 10 different kinds of ball in one afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
FINE MARQUARD
 FOR TWIRLlNG EXHIBITION GAME

Cincinnati. Aug. 2.-"Rube" Mar quard, star pitcher of the New York Giants was fined s25 yesterday by the National Commission for pitching one inning for the Port Chester eN. Y.l independent baseball team.
 Tn so doing, although not in uni- form, the commission holds that he violated its ruling that no national agreement player can play with or against outside clubs during their con- tract period. Marquard had tele- graphed for permission to attend the game, and considered the commis- sion's consent sufficient to pitch one inning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
By ,wagner.)

There is "a shake up coming in the Bridgeport club. It is said that the management realizes the lack of hit ting and has determined to put Chief Snyder in the outfield. Sndyer IS lead ing the team in batting and is hne outfieldef- He is fast in the field ana can run bases, If this change IS made Baker will be shifted to third. He mas played various infield jobs in the American association last season ana should be able to take care of the hot corner.
 With the arrival of Pitcher Sexton, the twirling, staff has been strength ened. Sexton is a good sized chap. lie was secured from Troy of the New York State. league. Troy got Pitcher Bumpus Jones from Rochester and had four other fingers going well. Sexton was with Lynchburg in the Virginia league until the club dls- banded recently.
 Mike Healy, the young Waterbury pitcher, will not be used this season. and will be given thorough tryout next spring. The youngster looks promising, but the management does not think it good policy to experiment with youngsters at this stage of the race. It is also reported that Pitcher Shore from the New York Giants will be secured. Manager McGraw agreed to send Shore to this city some time ago, but the pitcher baked on leaving the Giants and so far has steadfastly refused to change his mind.
 The next home game will take place at Sea Breeze Sunday when the Hol- yoke club will play Bridgeport, It is not known who will be used against the Papermakers, but Eshman or liar rell will work for the visitors.
 Holyoke has signed a pitcher named ShelIenberger, who is with a Twin State league club now. Eddie Haven, the former New Haven and Springfield infielder, is now with sHolyoke.
 Springfield has signed Outfelder Ca- hill, a semi-pro player, and Duffy from an Appalachian league club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
WILL M'CANN RESIGN AS
 MANAGER OF BRIDGEPORT CLUB?
Repon That There is Friction in Local Teams Affairs

uraly he is greatly disappointed at the recent turn of events. But it is known that there were other aspirants for the managership and with lack of CO., operation in the clubs affairs no win- ming streak will ever be started.
 The fans have noticed that for the past two weeks Manager McCann has not been on the bench. He has taken no active part in running the club, and 1t will be noted that during this period the Mechanics have been in a disastrous slump. An injury to his arm was given as the, excuse for Mo Canns absence, but while this would have prevented the pilot from put ting on a. uniform it would not have stopped him from directing the team from the bench or from a nearby seat in the stand.
 Fans are hoping that the misunder- standing will be cleared up and that the Mechanics will start on their win ming way again. Under present con- ditions there isn't much hope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
MORE OLYMPIC HEROES
 ARRIVE FROM STOCKHOLM

Almost unheralded, another batch of athletes who were members of the American Olympic team which car- ried off the honors at the recent games in Stockholm, arrived yester- day morning on the White Star liner Majestic from Cherbourg, after hav- ing taken part in several sets of sports in Paris and visits to London and points on the Continent.
 Included in the latest of the ar rivals were Platt Adams and his brother, Benjamin, of the New York ' Athletic Club, who caused the Stars and Stripes to be raised signaling American victories in the standing Jumping contests; Egon R. Erickson, Mott Haven Athletic Club; Harry J. Grumpelt, New York Athletic Club: Leo R. Goehring, Mohawk Athletic Club, and Edward l.. Farrell Boston Athletic Association, all jumpers; Harlan W. Holden, Bates College, half miller; Alfred Voellmeke, Pastime Athletic Club, walker; Harry J. Smith, Marathoner, and the bicycle riders, Alvin Loftus, New York Athletic Club, and John Becht.
 The men were all in good health. and spoke glowingly of the hospitality ex1f the Swedish people. They received the freedom of the City of Stockholm upon the order of King Gustav, who, the boys asserted, left nothing un- done to make their stay in the Swed- ish capital enjoyable. The Grown Prince associated with the American athletes in democratic fashion, and proved to be very popular.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
THIS DATE IN
 PUGlLISTIC ANNALS

1Ss7-Ray Bronson, the Indianapolis lightweight, was born at Webster City. Ia- Bronson is of Scotch-Irish de- scent and commenced his fighting ca reer in the Efoosier capital seven years ago. In 1909 he fought 20- round draws with Packey Mcfarland and Matty Baldwin, both in New Or leans, but in the same year lost to Freddie Welsh. He has few notable victories to his credit, but has held even several great lightweights,
 1906-Jack Blackburn knocked out Billy Burke in rounds at Philadei- phia.
 1909-Sailor Burke defeated Fred Lewis in 2 rounds at Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
ROCKS AND BROOKSIDES
 WILL CLASH NEXT SUNDAY

Only one game will be played in the City League, Sunday. The Yosts are playing out of town and that makes a shorter schedule necessary. The Black Rocks will play the Brooksides at St., Joseph's oval. The Rocks are going along at express train speed now but the Brooksides hope to stop them. Siocum and Meerbach will be in the points for the Brooksides. Whelan, Woodworth and Egan will oblige for the Rocks. The game will be called
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
CBy wagner.)


 ' Well defined rumors are in circula- eion that this is Gene McCann's last g~ar as manager Of the Bridgeport rlub. Many persons on the inside have the idea that the resignation will come before the end of the pres ent season, but McCann when seen hhis morning denied the story.
 It Is known, however, that McCann ns dissatisfied with conditions this year because there has been considerable friction in the clubs affairs. He has mot been able to carry out his own ideas without interference, and the re- suit has shown in the teams playing. A manager must be given a free hand Ef he is tp be successful. In 1910 and as1f McCann was supreme and the club was a steady winner.
 This season, however, things have been different Owner Freeman has been a. liberal spender and is very anxious to win a championship. Nat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
SPORTING NOTES

London, Aug. 2.-The balance of the American Olympic team is sched- uled to leave Southampton, next week, on the Olympic, due at New York about August IA.
 Buffalo, Aug. 2.-Under partly cloudy skies but with the greens in good condition, >7S noted golfers from the United States and Canada return ed to the links at the Buffalo Coun- try Club, today, for the final play for the national championship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

lection by the committee for the 1ses games, but set to work immediately to prepare for the next Oiympiad, ds- fermined that the committee should have no reason to turn him down again. Tn 1910 he convinced his coun trymen of his worth and he was sent to Athens to run in the Marathon of the games scheduled there. On ac- count of international troubles in Greece these games were called off. The same year. he Journeyed to Lon- don to compete in. the Polytechnic Harriers' Marathon and here again he met with disappointment King Ed ward died shortly before the time scheduled for the race 90 this event was called off for a year.