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The log cabin Democrat., 1912-12-09
OLD STATEHOUSE FOR DISPLAY HALL JOHN il. PAGES PLANS COMMISSIONER OF AGRICUL- TURF TO BE CUSTODIAN
 OF BUILDING.
BY CLIO HARPER.

Little Rock, Dec. 9.-For several years the disposal of the old state house has been an open question at each session of the legislature. Bills for it's preservation in perpetuity for the benefit of the people of the state have been introduced, and invariably by representatives from counties oth- CT than Pulaski. While there have been some advocated the sale of the building, it is unquestioned that the preponderance of sentiment is in fa- vor of retaining it to the state.
 Senator w. c. Rodgers, who is this week acting governor, is among the most earnest advocates for the pres ervation of the historic relic, and he declares that he wil never vote in favor of selling the building for com mercial purposes. There is too much of this commercial idea entering ev- erything now. Let us give some at. tention to something else" says he.
 One of the difficulties that have .eX- isted heretofore seems to have been the best use to make of the building and grounds. Several propositions have been advanced. It has been suggested that it be turned over to historic societies to be used as mu- scum; that it be made a state hospital or that it be turned over to the uni versity medical school. Some would even retain the building, but remodel it and rent it out as offices. None of these plans seemed to meet with ap- proval, however, and the lawmakers have never been able to get very close together.
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APPOINTS
 CONWAY MAN

Byron Harwell has accepted posi- tion as secretary to John H, Page, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, and will assume his duties about the first of January, 1913. Mir. Harwell is splendid young man and will be greatly missed in Conway, He is a student in Hen dirk College and holds a position with the Faulkner County Bank. He has taken an active part in church work and is now president of the Epworth League,
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STATE UNIVERSITY
 NEEDS MORE LAND
FOR EXPERIMENTAL WORK
PRESENT GROUNDS WHOLLY INADEQUATE FOR AGRICUL-
 TURAL DEPARTMENT.

Little Rock, Dec. 9.-In checking up the different departments of the Uni versity of Arkansas, getting ready to ask the legislature to provide for the needs of the various ones, Prof. Key holds finds the agricultural depart ment is one of the most neglected of the institution. Arkansas has no land upon which to conduct experiments in farming, and President Reynolds will deal with this in his annual report. asking that the idea of renting for an experiment station be done away with and land adjacent to the university be purchased. Rent is so often increas- ed that it soon becomes prohibitive and the farm must be moved, thus los ing the valuable experiments which have been projected involving several years.
 "The land now in our possession is wholly inadequate" says Dean c. F. Adams of this department, "and it seems incredible that Arkansas should permit its college of agriculture to maintain instructional and research work on such small farm. The four state agricultural schools have four times as much land as We, and the state colleges of other southern states have 10 times the amount. All these states and institutions know the foun- dation of a college of agriculture is a good farm"
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-12-09
COMMISSIONER FACES PLAN.

But now John H. Page, commits loner of agriculture, comes forward with suggestion that is meeting with very general response, and practically no opposition has so far been developed to it. In a word, he proposes that the old state house and grounds he turned over to the farm CTS of Arkansas. He would make the commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture custodian of the building and grounds, and responsible for their care and maintenance.
 This could be done without appro- priating one dollar from the general revenue. 1t would be self-sustaining through the feed and fertilizer inspec- ton departments. It is estimated that the net receipts from inspection for the year 1913 will be $50,O00 It has been about $40,000 this year. This amount, if appropriated for this ex- press purpose, would be sufficient to repair, remodel and maintain the building and grounds, pay fo,' the col lection of exhibits and provide a clearing house of information and ex- ample for the farmers of the state, which they have never had.
 Under this plan, the commissioners offices would be located in the build ing, and quarters would be provided for the U. S. agricultural agents, the boys and girls corn and tomato clubs, horticultural and agricultural societies, a headquarters for the Farmers Union and an assembly hall for the meeting of these and kindred organizations. Not only this, but buildings could be erected in the rear for the display of improved farm ma chinery and implements by manufac- turers, a permanent exhibit for the benefit of all who come to the city. Even system of cold storage for perishable products might be worked out, without in any way detracting from the attractiveness of the build ing, There are many things which might be introduced for the benefit of the farmer, and would give him a sense of ownership in the property that it is something specifically set aside for his use,
 By this method the people would be relieved of all burden of expense in connection with it. The revenue for the purpose is already provided, in the payment of fees for Ire inspection of commercial feeds and fertilizers,
 According to my plan,' says Com missioner Page, the old hall of rep resentatives can be fitted up as hall for public meetings of farmers or ganizations and similar societies. The entire building can be used by the de- partment to advantage and an exhibit of the states resources can be made
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that will be creditable in every way
 nd be worth thousands of dollars more to the state, because it will be down town where it will be seen by five times as many people as would see it in the new capitol.
 q find that several states have sep arate buildings for their agricultural departments. There is no reason why the future development of the state may not enable the agricultural de- partment to reach as great propor- tions as that of any state in the un- ion. l have received much encourage
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-12-09
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr and Mrs. D. o. Harton an- nounce for Tuesday, December "A, the marriage of their daughter, Dove, to Thomas Starling Staples. Miss liar ton is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs, D. o. Harton. She is a highly accomplished, beautiful young woman and her charming grace of character has won for her a host of friends. Prof Staples holds the chair of his tory in Hendrix College, and is one of the leading young educators of the south.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-12-09
Remission 5 and 70 cents
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
 ARE DRAWING CARD
SAYS DR. H. S. HARTZOG, FORM FIR PRESIDENT OF STATE
 UNIVERSITY.

Little Rock, Dec. 9.-The greatest advertising feature Arkansas has to- day, and the chief attraction to people moving out of the older states, accord ing to pr. Henry S. Hartzog, is the improvements made in the secondary schools of the state. Dr. Hartzog was formerly president of the University of Arkansas, also of Ouachita College, and is now representing the Charles Merrill Publishing Company, with headquarters in St. Louis.
 Missouri lost many people in the past decade" says Dr. Hartzog, "and many of these came to Arkansas be- cause the country schools are progress sive and we'll equipped. The farmers are moving away from the older states, selling their land for high prices and going to states where land is cheap. They select the states which are making the most progress in edu- catonal matters, and Arkansas stands without peer in advancement of this nature, and the whole world is begin ming to recognize it"
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-12-09
KNIGHTS
 ELECT OFFICERS

The annual election of officers of the Catholic Knights of America was held at St. Joseph's hall yesterday afternoon at o'clock and the follow ing officers were elected; President, A. A. Halter; vice president, w. J. Drummer; recording secretary, J. J. Heigel; financial secretary, John Drummer; treasurer, A. Lachowsky.
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ment and believe the plan will become popular with the people,"
T. L. Daniel of Palarm is in town

T. L. Daniel of Palarm is in town today.
 Throughout our stock are many choice and desirable gifts from the finest to the most inexpensive, yet all grades The Best of Their Kind. Re- member that We represent all things as they are and regulate the price by the true value of the article. J. J. Livingston. Jeweler and Optician.
 (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-12-09

At congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church yesterday morn ing, L. B. Atkeison, Faber D. Hicks and Clyde Hancock were unanimously elected trustees of the church to sue ceed A. J. Witt and John Sloan, de- ceased, and s. M. Apple, who is now living in Little Rock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
CALLS ATTACK COWARDLY
Postmaster Pearre of Cum
berIand Strikes Back at
His Enemies.

CUMBERLAND, Md, December 21.-
Postmaster William Pearre was at his
desk in the post Office today, having re-
turned from Baltimore.
Mr.. Pearre said he knew nothing of
Charles II. Holtzman being named as his
successor, except from the newspapers
and friends in Baltimore. He said he had
received no notice Of his removal, of any
complaints about him or of any change
in his relations to his office. No such in
formation had been received by the as
sistant postmaster here George c. Shuck.
and he was proceeding in the discharge
of his duties today as usual.
But" said Mr.. Pearre, Il must accept
the situation as a fact. and have only
this to say in regard to its political as
pect: 1t is IA mean and undetermined way
to take advantage of sick man, and will
profit none Of my political enemies. nor
those Of my brother, George a. Pearre,
who are avaiing themselves of the death
of Senator Rayner to railroad me out of
an office / have filed to the satisfaction
of the government and with the approval
of most of the patrons of the office.
Il do not care to name individuals, be-
cause l have Just learned of this coward
~ action, and may be mistaken as to
those who brought it about; but do say
that had not Senator RaNncrS unfortun-
ate. deatil-a loss to the nation-created Il
vacancy, no such action would haze been
taken
Now" said Mr.. Pcarre. passing the
political side which. l presume. is Wei
known to my fellow citiZcnS, ! want to
state few facts which my files prove.
when l was appointed second time,
two years ago. First Assistant Postmas-
ter General Grandtieid, i'm speaking to my
brother, said that the reports from his
inspectors showed my administration to
be one of the best in the country. and,
even though my health was poor. he was
pleased at the reappointment. To show
his grounds for this approval. he showed
Col Pearre the inspectors letters. Since
then the Office has been referred to as
one of the model offices, and its business
has rapidly increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
OVER FORTY THOUSAND
WORKING UPON CANAL
One-Seventh of Entire Excavation
Still Remains to Be
Completed.

As the Panama canal nearS completion
and less than one-seventlI of the entire
excavation remains to be completed the
working force is Increasing greatly in
number. There now is at work on the
canal and the railroad the largest force
in the canal HISTORIAN army of 4O,15a
persons. OF these, except a few hun
dred women and children, all are men,
and 5.S16 are white Americans.
High-tension currents of electricity are
to be used in operating the canal ma
chinery and perhaps the Panama rail
road. if il is decided to electrify that line
Surveys are under way for the towers
which are to carry the two million fee,
OF copper wire across the isthmus, over
which will be sent electricity at a ten.
sion of 44UOO volts.
Gatun dam is almost completed; a few
thousand yards of earth remain to be
dumped upon ii, and the lake side must
be paved with rock, but the great bulk
of the work is done
Orders have been sent from Washing
ton to the isthmus officials to take pos
session of all the land in the Canal Zone
and to cancel all private titles.
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Ex.Presidents and the Law.
To the Editor Of The Star


In connection with your editorial Thurs.
day on the decision of the President to
accept the Yale professorship offep3d him.
the following extract from a book by Jesse
Lynch Williams. entitled Mr.. Cleveland
A Personal Impression. may be Of inter-
est to you and the public at this time:
He believed in wholesome activity. ex-
erting ones God-given faculties; in work
for works sake, aside from the other
normal satisfaction of profiting by ones
own labor-not that of others. That was
why he felt so strongly about the anom-
alous position of these poor ex-Presidents
of ours'-men trained and habituated for
energizing, fitted by remarkable expert
ence for great usefulness. suddenly cast
to one side. Long before he was per-
suaded to sum up his views formally
upon this question he used often to talk
about it informally. Something ought to
be done he would say. plaintively, s..s &
ing his head. AS 1t is now, nothing seems
to be dignified enough for them. Now.
there was Harrison. He went into the law.
The first time he got up to argue ciIse
in court everybody laughed: it seemed so
queer / know how ii is. I went back into
law myself when ! left Washington the
first time. ! walked into the Supreme
Court, and there on the bench sat two
judges l had appointed myself. No, 1t
doesn't do. So fellow has to re-
main q loafer all the rest Of his life sim
ply because he happened to be President.
1t isn't right. 1t isn't fair"
WINGROVE BATHON.
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Scouts Busy Selling Tickets.
BELASCO ILL OF COLD.
Theatrical Manager a Sufferer fol
Past Eight DAYS.

PHILADELPHIA. December 21.-Suf-
fering from a severe cold and an attack
of neuralgia. Mr.. David Belasco, the the
atrical producer and manager, of New
York. is very i'll in the st. James Hotel
in this city, and has been for eight days.
1t is believed that with careful nursing he
will be able to return to New York to-
morrow.
With the players whom he presented in
the new play for children. The Good
Little Devil" which had it's premiere in
the Broad Street Theater here last Thurs
day night. Mr.. Belasco came to Philadel-
pha on the previous day, and, as is his
custom. worked over the production until
late the night before it was produced.
He was able to attend the premiere of
the play. which is by Nine. Rostand. wife
of MIR. Edmond RoStand, the French poet
and dramatiSt, and her son, Mr.. Maurice
Rostand. Immediately after the first per-
Torrance. however, he became much
worse and at the solicitation of friends
he retired to his apartments in the St.
James He has been in bed since that
time by orders of his physician.
Mr. William Elliott, Mr.. Belasco's SON.
fn-law. is with the manager as are his
secretary, Mr.. William Hard, and nurse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
FINDS ONE-MONTH-OLD BABY.
Railroad Man Discovers Infant
Wrapped in Blanket.

The cries of one-month-old boy
shortly before am. yesterday I'm.
the rear of 100 T. street northeast at
tracted Floyd Springer. a brakeman OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Mr.
Springer. who, with a number of other
employees of the railroad. occupies the
house as a bunkroom, took the child into
the place. 1t wrapped in n heavy
wooden blanket and pinned To- the blanket
was a note. The writer stated the child's
name is Jesse and that ii is one month
old The note requested that good care
be taken of the child and that the writer
would call for 1t later.
The police of the sixth precinct were
notified and removed the baby to the
Pounding Hospital No clue has been
obtained by the police as to the identity
of the person who abandoned the child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
TRADE WORTH $50, ZOO, GOO.
Exports and Imports Between U. S
and Russia Evenly Divided

Trade between the United States and
Russia during the calendar year 1912 ag.
gregate about $5OOO0.OOO, against less
than One-half that sum a decade ago,
Figures just compiled by the division OF
statistics of the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce, Department of Com
merce and Labor, indicate that the i'm
ports from Russia in the year which ends
with this month will approximate $685.
100000 and the exports to that country
about $25. 100000.
The principal articles forming this
trade are, on the import side, hides and
skins. WOOL furs and furskins flax, leo
rice root, fusel oil, vegetables and seeds.
On the export side the principal articles
are raw cotton, agricultural implements,
manufactures of iron and steel. copper
cars and carriages. and leather and man.
ufactureS thereof.
Russian official figures of trade with
the United States differ materially from
those of our own government showing
trade with that country, due to the fact
that considerable quantities of cotton
and other merchandise originate in the
United States are imported into Russia
from certain European countries and ac-
credited to the United States. while GER
tain Russian exports destined for the
United States are accredited to adjacent
European countries to which they pass
from Russia en- route to the United
States.
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Sues Railway Company.

Albert Willis has filed suit to recover
$4,000 damages from the Capital Trac-
ton Company for alleged unlawful ejec-
ton from a car. Willis says he was pas
senger November q last, and offered a
conductor a fve-dollar bill in payment
of fare. The conductor refused to accept
the bill, and forced Willis to leave the
car. to his great humiliation. Attorney
Needham c. Turnage appears for the
plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
SIX BADGE WINNERS
Presentation to Boy Scouts at
Chase's Theater Tonight.
PASS TESTS IN FIRST AID
Regular Exhibit to Follow the
Vaudeville Program.
PROGRAM THIS AFTERNOON
Troop No. 10 to Participate in Scout
Maneuvers-Sales
of Tickets.

The Boy Scout organization of
this city is in arrears to the extent
of $1,000. In order to carry on it's
work during the coming season
5000 is needed.
+. b. Chase. i'm an effort to re-
lieve the financial condition of the
organization. arranged to devote
this week at Chase's Theater to a
Boy Scout benefit. Mr.. Chase will
turn over to the treasurer of the
Boy Scouts of the District all
money received from the sale Of
seats for the week above the actual
operating expenses.
In order to receive the fullest re-
turn from the benefit Boy Scouts
are now selling tickets. In addition
to the regular vaudeville perform
ance an exhibition drill by Boy
Scouts will be given at the theater
each afternoon and evening during
the week.
Every dollar received by the
treasurer of the Boy Scout organi-
zation provides the organization ex-
penses for one scout for one year.
Application for seats should be
sent to post office box 313.
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States Benefited.

The states which profit are Arizona,
california. Colorado. Idaho, Kansas. Mon
ana, Nebraska. Nevada. New Mexico.
Eorth Dakota. Oklahoma. Oregon. South
Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The organic acts creating many of the
states provided for the conversion of
TART of the monies derived from public
land sales to- the specific purposes of ed
ication. road and canal building and
Nher improvements. The share per
aiming to these states varies from 10
and > per cent each. The states which bene-
Ii are Alabama. Arizona. Arkansas. Cali
.orn!a, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
MADE RESERVE FOR BIRDS.
Desecho Island, East of Porto Rico
Good for Nothing Else.

Desecheo Island, fourteen miles east of
Porto Rico, is made a bird reserve by
proclamation of the President just signed
Secretary Fisher of the Interior De-
partment made recommendation that
the island be made a bird preserve. Upon
this suggestion the President acted
Eleven species of birds, eight of them
aquatic are found on the island. There
Is no water, nor is any part of the land
available for agricultural purposes. The
geological survey, however, which inves-
tieated conditions. found 1t a natural
habitat for birds. many probably valu-
able for food purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
FUNDEXCEEDS$5,6OO,OO
Money Paid Into the Treasury
From the Sale of Pub
lie Lands.

From the proceeds of the sale of pub
Tic lands for homestead and other pur-
poses the general land office of the In
terror Department paid into the public
treasury last year. To the credit Of the
exclamation fund. $500. 42sL5'I. and to the
states entitled TO such division of mon
VS. derived from this source, for purpose
Of education, and for making public
oads and other improvements. SEE, $50 a.
sixteen states are entitled to share
In the money derived from sales of pub
&c lands, fees and commissions. Zach
" these divides with the government
he revenues derived from public land
transactions within its own borders. The
act providing for such diversion of the
funds for rcclamati ton purposes was
made law June II, 1902. and was retro
rative from the first of the fiscal year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-21
DRY DOCK PROGRESSING WELL
Formidable Obstacles Overcome at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

After many formidable obstacles, the
engineers on the great naval dry dock
at Pearl Harbor. which will be the ma
reliance of the Pacific fleet in defending
the Pacific coast in case of war, are now
making satisfactory progress. Indica-
tons are that the dock will be ready for
service early in 1915. While the date
is later than that originally fixed. there
have been changes of plans to accom-
mOdate vessels of 1850 feet the limit of
the Panama canal locks and difficulties
were experienced in finding suita BILE
foundation in the coral rock.
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Injured in Crash With Car.

Zachariah Miller. colored, was treated
at Emergency Hospital yesterday for
injuries to his shoulder. arm and right
side. Miller was seated in an under
takers wagon. and just after his vehicle
passed through the Rhode Island avenue
gate OF Harmony cemetery 1t was struck
critical.