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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

llsh poets place at least 264 books,
many of them containing good poetry,
in the hands Of the public every year
On this the Academy comments that
few of these 264 volumes contain good
poetry, many Of them contain very
moderate verse, most Of them are neg
,igible from a critical standpoint, and
few of them contain doggerel that is
imply pathetic, written by persons
who never had and never will have
the remotest idea of what poetry is or
means, that is to say, real poets are
few and their output very slim.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
OIL the Machine.

When the sewing machine is not
running well It is frequently because
there is a collection Of dust in the
bearings. When this is the case, the
machinery should be moistened with
kerosene, then turn the balance wheel
backward and forward. After the
bearings have become clean oil the
machine with regular machine oil
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Scientific experiments demonstrat-
ing that caffeine is fatal to rabbits
and that nicotine paralyzes the optic
nerve, should impress the public.
Hereafter no truly humane persons
will give the rabbits coffee for their
breakfasts, nor put cigars, smoking
or chewing tobaccos in their own or
others eyes.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

The mines department OF Canada is
preparing an official announcement
that the effective smelling Of Cana
dian ores is a commercial possibility.
The iron business has undergone
revolution every few years for more
than a century. Is another due? VIII
It result in tie general adoption Of
electric smelling?
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
PLANS A MARRIAGE CURB
Helen r. Robinson to Introduce Bill
In next Assembly Requiring
Health Certificates.

Denver, Colo.--IIelen Ring Robinson.
who was elected Colorado's first wo-
man state senator at the last cleo
ton, will introduce a bill at the next
assembly requiring health certificates
before marriage. 1t is understood that
Mrs. Robinson has the backing Of
prominent woman club members.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
2e4 POETRY BOOKS A YEAR
That is London Reviews Estimate Of
Output OF Season In Eng
land.

London.-A statement recently made
daily paper that present-day
British poets are few, and their out
sut small" is taken exception to BY
several literary reviews, one Of which
Rys that e6 books Of poetry were re-
selved by it for review during thr" =
mouths, and infsSs that modern En v
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
Hears Ceremony Over Phone

Newark, O.--When Arthur Zell OF
Rochester, ~ Y, and Miss Aurelia A.
May of New York were married here
the groom's father at Waynesville, o.,
100 miles distant, heard the ceremony
read over a special long distance tele.
phone.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

A Texas editor declares that he had
read the Congressional Record regu-
larly for two years. Perhaps he is
taking it as remedy for chronic
case of insomnia
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

IN New York there is a man who
has been married II times. Nobody
except New York waiter could pay
EHmony to ten women.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
His snakeshIn.

Charlie, two and one-half, was play
ing in the yard. A snake ran across
the walk. 90" he called eAcitedly,
here is nothing with a tail on It,"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

New York immigration officials are
OBTAINING man who speaks nothing
but Latin and Greek. That man
should have landed at Boston.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

A college professor has solved the
mystery Of the curve ball, but 1t takes
q horny handed lowbrow to hit em
where they amt.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

A naturalist informs US that the lob
ster is becoming extinct, but the two
legged variety we have with US al
ways.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Bossy, the hygienic COW, now looks
hangrily upon her owners straw hat
that will soon be hers to devour.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

London has hotel that has gained
4zme through its onions. Certainly
smart bid to fame.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
In the Old Way.

The world isn't growing much wiser
Men continue to climb fences and drag
the gun after them.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Getting the speed mania is one form
OF insurance against old age.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
:. M. HERMAN FOR COUNTY
 JUDGE.

Our columns today carry the an- nouncement of K. NJ. Merriman as a candidate for the office of county and probate judge at the coming Demo- cratic primary. He needs no introduc- tion to the people of this county, hay ing served them in this capacity from 1882 to 1888. He was first appointed in 1882 to fill the unexpired term of L. c. Lincoln, who resigned, and thereafter was continuously elected in 1882, 1884 and 1886.
 When he first went into office, coun- ty warrants were worth from 12 1-2 to 15 cents on dollar and the county nearly $75,000 in debt. At the expir- ation of his term in 1888 he left the county practically out of debt, and county warrants worth their face value of 100 cents on dollar. Judge Merriman proposes, if honored by election, to devote his entire time and attention, as he did before, to the ad- ministration of county and probate matters, believing that the duties of this progressive and growing county cannot be properly attended to other uico
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
THE HOOKWORM SURVEY.

One of the best investments Faulk- ner county ever made was the small sum appropriated for the purpose of
 making a survey of the county to as- certain the prevalence of hookwOrm disease. Of course the larger portion of the expense was borne by the com- mission established by John D. Rocke- feller several years ago, but aid from this commission is available only when the county co-operates.
 The court appropriated $500 in scrip, which several public-spirtted men of Conway cashed at 75 cents on the dollar, price considerably above the market value. Of the $225 thus realized, pr. W. P. Jacocks expended $197.37 and turned back into the
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
torney for four years.

He is a man of strong legal attain ments and fine personality. Begin ming the practice of law in 1894, he has become one of the most successful practitioners in this section of the state. He was member of the leg islature from Faulkner county in the session of 1899 and was reelected in 1901. During this service he was a member of the committee which draft ed the act creating the railroad com- mission and was the author of one of the first fellow-servant bills, his meas ure passing the house but being de- feated in the senate. Later practical the same bill became law.
 In 1908 he was nominated for prose- cutting attorney of the district, receiv- 1 ing more than double the vote of his nearest competitor. He was reelected ] in 1910 and retired without seeking reelection at the end of his second term. His record in this position con- stitutes one of the best reasons why , he should be promoted to the office he now seeks.
 Since it's formation in 1873 Faulk- ner county has never had the honor of supplying a circuit judge and there has never been but one candidate for the position from this county. With the exception of Arkansas county, ev- cry other county in the present judi cial circuit has elected judge since the district was organized.
 As was indicated by the action of the Faulkner County Democratic Gen. tral Committee in unanimously en- dorsing him for the position, MT. Clark will go into the race with the united support of the Democracy of his home county, and his friends here believe he will receive the nomination by large majority.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
county treasury S27.63 in cash.


 Dr. Jacocks examined 2,456 per sons for hookworm disease, the cost to tts county for each examination being about eight cents. He administered 2S5 free treatments to 103 persons found to be infected with various forms of intestinal parasites.
 This of itself is large benefit to be received at so slight cost, but the greatest advantage will be derived from the educational feature of the survey, Dr. Jacocks speaking at 25 city and rural schools in addition to the talks made at the dispensaries. The result of the survey is certain to be a marked betterment in the sani- tary conditions of the county.
 Another fact of which we may well feel proud is that less than one per cent of those examined were found to be afflicted with hookworm disease. In some counties in Arkansas the per centage has run as high as 60. The county can congratulate itself that this scourge of the south has not yet invaded our borders to any consider able extent, and with the knowledge we have gained as to methods of pre- vention and cure. there is no need that the disease should ever become prevalent here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
GEO. ". CLARK FOR CIRCUIT
 JUDGE.

The Log Cabin Democrat takes much pleasure today in presenting the formal announcement of Hon. Geo. w. Clark of Faulkner county as candi- date for judge of the Seventeenth ju- dicial circuit of Arkansas, subject to the Democratic primary to be held the last Wednesday in March.
 MT. Clark is peculiarly product of this judicial district, being native of Lonoke county, one of the comp0rb e1ts of the circuit, and having lived since early manhood inc Faulkner county. Even more closely identify ing him with the district is the fact that he served as its prosecuting at-
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.

Next to that of governor, the office of secretary of state is the most inn portant official position in Arkansas. The secretary of state, in addition to being given numerous duties of an in- tricate clerical nature, is empowered with many important executive func- tions. He is member of most of the executive boards and frequently has the deciding voice in settling policies of far-reaching consequence to the state.
 In Earle w. Hodges the people of Arkansas have had for the past three years a secretary of state who is at once qualified for the duties of the po- sition and worthy of the trust which 1t carries with it. Through his con- potency the office has been ably ad- from a clerical standpoint, and his integrity has caused him to be faithful to the people in his admins rative capacity.
 In seeking a third term, MT. Hodges $ violating no precedent of the Demo-
 ratio party, which elected o. C. Lud- wig to three terms in this position. He is good man, a safe man for the place, and the state had better retain him for another two years rather than make the experiment of elccting some one else.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
|NTFRURBAN FOR
 LITTLE ROCK SURE
ALL PARTIES ARE AGREED
MAYOR TAYLOR SUBMITS PLAN WHICH MEETS GENERAL
 APPROVAL.

Little Rock, Dec. 16-Mayor Fay
 Tor Monday night submitted the re-
 suits of his negotiations on the Pine
 Bluff interurban proposition to the Icity council for it's consideration. The
 contract which he has worked out with the representatives of the inter
 ested corporations is one that meets
 their approval and that, it is believed
 of nearly all the members of the city council.
 The plan contemplates the granting of three franchises, all of which were introduced last night, to the Inter- City Terminal Railway Company, the
 Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Eastern Traction Company, and the Little Rock Railway and Electric Company. ! It is probable that these ordinances will be put through within the next week or 10 days, as there is no furth- CT need of delay, all details having been worked out to the satisfaction of |all parties concerned.
 C. C. Kavanaugh, president of the Pine Bluff interurban, in a letter to the mayor says: "We believe now the ordinances as proposed will overcome most of the objections heretofore rais- ed by both parties to the controversy, and which, if passed by the city coun- cil and approved by yourself, will in- ssure the building of Pine Bluff in- terurban."
 President W. NJ. Kavanaugh of the Little Rock Railway and Electric Co.,, says: "If the ordinance, as agreed upon between us today is passed our company will accept the same.'
 The Inter-City Terminal Company is required to strengthen the free bridge, control the present or future lines of the Argenta street railway company. build connection across the free bridge, secure and make use of downtown loop of not less than If blocks, permit the interurban to use it's lines, give $20,0O0 bond, be- gin actual construction of it's tracks in 15 months, and complete same in four years.
 The Little Rock. Pine Bluff and Eastern Traction Company is requir- ed to arrange for the use of the Inter- city lines, give a s20,000 bond, and complete it's lines to Pine Bluff in six years.
 The Little Rock street railway com- pany agrees to permit the use of the downtown loop, and provide trans fers on the Inter-city lines for seven cents between all points in Argenta and Little Rock, except that five cent fare shall apply from all points on the loop to all points in Argenta
 For the concession necessary to se- cure the transfers, the city agrees to amend the ordinance of the Little Rock street railway so that six tickets for 25 cents are not to be sold until the population of Little Rock becomes
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
WHERE WAS THE OFF'ENSE?

The Log Cabin Democrat is inform ed that at Sundays meeting of the business mems Bible classes at the Presbyterian church, Mayor w. H. Duncan severely criticised this paper for withholding from publication a communication by him regarding an alleged violation of the Sunday clos ing law; and that the mayor informed the audience that if he were the editor of a daily newspaper in Conway he could accomplish many reforms in the morals of the community.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is very little concerned whether Conway drug stores keep open and sell soda water and cigars on Sunday or not. In the opinion of this paper there are numer- ous matters of considerably greater importance which might engage the attention of the municipal authorities. And it is also true that almost the on- ly people who could not conduct bet ter newspaper than any editor are those who have had some experience in the newspaper business.
 But we prefer that the people should judge as to the gravity of the Log Cabin Democrats offense against public morals in failing to publish the mayors communication. In order that they may do so, the communication, exactly as written, is published below, and is followed by the Log Cabin Democrats news story as it appeared:
 "It having been called to my atten- tion by numbers of citizens of Conway that MT. K. D. White was running his store wide open on Sundays in direct violation of city ordinance, on yes terday I saw for myself that such was the case and today had him before me and fined him one hundred dollars for such offense, ascertained to be true from personal observation.
 "W. H. DUNCAN, Mayor"
 The news story of the affair as it appeared in the Log Cabin Democrat was as follows:
 "An appeal to circuit court will be taken by R. D. White of the White Drug Co.,, from fine of $10O and costs imposed upon him in the court of Mayor W. H. Duncan yesterday, for Sabbath breaking. In statement sent to this paper Mayor Duncan de- clares the fine was assessed after per sonal observation of the alleged viola tion of the Sunday ordinances and up- on complaint of number of citizens. The fine is the maximum penalty un- der the ordinance. Mir. White states that he does not deny keeping his drug store open on Sunday, but declares that the law, as construed by Attorney General w. l.. Moose, does not forbid the sale of soft drinks or cigars by drug stores on Sunday. The appeal will probably come up for trial at the January term of the Faulkner circuit court"
 We shall be pleasedato have any one point out just what was omitted from the mayors communication that should subject the Log Cabin Demo- crat to such criticism as the mayor is ! said to have administered.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
SIGN ARTICLE FOR
 RELIGIOUS DEBATE AT MORRILT0N JAN. 18TH REV. STURGEON AND FATHER BON1FACE AGREE ON TIME OF MEETING.

Morrllton, Dec. 5.-ArrangementS were completed on Monday assuring Morrilton of religious debate in Jan uary that will prove of statewide. if not national, importance. The articles of agreement are fully explanatory and are published in full as signed up by the two principals, Rev. Otis L. Sturgeon and Father P. Boniface: ITO Whom it May Concern:
 "We, the undersigned, agree to de- bate publicly in Morrilton, Ark, the question:
 Resolved That the Roman Catho- lie Priesthood is a Lecherous Bunch of White Slavers.
 "The following are the conditions of the debate:
 q. Father Boniface shall deposit $500 with the Bank of Morrilton, Ar kansas, which shall be forfeited as follows: $100 shall be given to Otis L. Sturgeon in case Father Boniface fails to appear, and $400 if Otis L. Sturgeon wins the debate, by proving to the jury that the charge is correct.
 "2. Otis L. Sturgeon is to deposit s1Oo for the security of his appear ance, which amount shall be forfeited to Father Boniface if Mir. Sturgeon fails to appear.
 8. The forfeit money in both cases is to be deposited with the Bank of Morrilton, the first day in Decem- Der, 1913.
 A. The jury is to be composed of 12 Protestants of Morrilton, Arkan- sas, one to be chosen by Otis L. Spur geon, one by Father Boniface and these two thus chosen shall jointly choose 10 others. This jury shall de- eide for or against, on the face of the evidence produced. @
 "5. This debate shall be held at Morrilton, Arkansas, beginning in the second week in January, 1914, on Tuesday evening of the 18th. The hour of beginning each debate shall be at 7:30 o'clock p. m.
 "6. Three copies of this aggree ment shall be made and duly signed before notary public by the two par ties concerned herein. These copies shall be in possession of the following: One copy shall be in the possession of Otis L. Sturgeon, one in the posses sion of Father Boniface and the third in the possession of the Bank of Nor rilton.
 v. A chairman selected by the jury shall conduct the debate and shall possess all the powers of presiding judge. ...,.
 "8. The prosecution shall take up the first hour of each evening, the de Tense the second, and this process shall throughout the debate until each theme is completely covered. When both parties have finished they shall be given a like time each evening to complete the rebuttal, and said re- 'uttal shall be based upon the original debate only. Time shall be given for 'he jury to prepare their verdict which shall be rendered the night following he last rebuttal ,.
 "Signed:
 "OTIs l.. STURGEON,
 "For the Prosecution.
 "P. BoNIFACE, o. S. B.,
 "For the Defense
 signed m my presence, notary. public, this December I, 1913. (SeaD A. c. STovE1, ". F."
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

. ON account of the heavy rains this fall, it is said that the country roads in Faulkner county have in some cases got into as bad condition as the prin- cipal streets of Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
THE THEME I AIMED TO TELL.
BY FIBER L. DAWSON, CANDIDATE FOR
 TAX ASSESSOR.
1 never studied Latin,
 I never studied Greek, 1 fooled away my boyhood days
 Up and down the creek.

1 fooled away my boyhood days
 Up and down the creek. My dear old father, in those days,
 Begged with all his vim, And then he said man he'd raise.
 Or use a hickory limb And so I'm here, I know not why,
 Nor good that I can do. I grasped chance as it passed by
 To serve my country true. As for the riches of this world.
 l do not give a rip, Even though it all was paid
 In Faulkner County scrip. | 5ll lisDl',S' i'-"TT AS for the booze and poodle, boys,
 There is not enough to buy My integrity and pride,
 Or I'd as we'll to die. I'll loan you anything I've got
 Or borrow, either way, And bring it back when am through
 Or wait another day. My opponent I have loaned
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized t announce LOIS A. MUNN candidate fo Constable of Cadron township, subject to tn action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cal in Democrat is authorized to snnounce R. A. REYNOLDS of Cadrcn town ship as candidate for Tax assessor . .. Fanlkner couniy. subject to the action of the Democratic palty,
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce F. NJ. MERRIMAN of Cadron township as a candidate for County and Pro- aate Judge of Faulkner County. subject to she action of the Defsoc ratio party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat Is authorized to sunounse T. J. BULLION of Cadron town chip ga candidate for County and Probate Clerk of Faulkner county, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic ra,ty.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce AUSTIN JOHNSON of Mathews township as candidate for Tax Assessor ol TauILner county. subject to the action of the lemocratic party
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
FOR SHERRY.

The Log Cabin Democrat ia authorized to announce CHAS. o. PAYNE of Cadron town ship candidate for Sheriff and Collector n Faulkner county. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
FOR COUNTY AMI rnosArS cLEsx.

pbe Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce JAS A. LEA es e candidate for re. e3eetion as County and Probate C'erK oi Nnlkner County, subject to the action of the 9enscsratic primary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce A. l.. GLOVER a candidate for Constable of Clifton Township, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to Snnossnce JOHN H. POWERS of Stone town sAin ss a candidate for Tax Assessor of Faulk- oer county, subject to the action of the Dem- ecyatic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat Is authorized ta announce OSCAR l.. H0NEA of CadrOn town ship as a candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Faulkner county. subject to the action oi the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce FIBER l.. DAWSON of Cadron Township as candidate for Tax Assessor of Faulkner County. subject to the action of sne Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized t. announce RUFUS HAYDON of Benedict township as a candidate for Sheriff of Fsulk- aer county, subject to the action of the Dem 9cratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized tc announce D. o. HARTON, JR., of Cadror township candidate for Treasurer of Faulkner County, subject to the action oi the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce E. L. SMITH of Walker township q . candidate for County and Probate Judge of Faulkner county. subject to the action oi he Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The log Cabin Democrat is authorized to aunoupce w. o. DURHAM of Cadron town. ahip candidate for Tax Assessor % oi Faulkner county subject to the action of the Democ ra tic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
The theme I aimed to tell;

The theme 1 aimed to tell; As yet he has not brought it back,
 And I don't think he will. That theme, my friends, was only this
 Assessment fair and just Before he's finished this campaign
 He'll cover it with rust. Elect me Tax Assessor, boys,
 And I will treat you white; An when we've finished this campaign
 Come in and stay all night. d&wlt* (adv.l
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce CLEVELAND R. BERRY of Cad ron township a candidate for Treasurer of Faulkner county. subject to the action os ths Democratic party.