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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-22

Standing in n grove of stately trees
is the spacious Colonial brick house.
1t suggests a comfortable home rather
than a show place. Landscape artists
with their formal and other gardens
have never had n chance at the
gp.Nnds OF the old place, which was
built ninety-six years ago. Old-rash-
toned flower beds arranged with Che
artistic carelcssness of the lover OF
nature are pretty details as one drives
under the hospitable arch gate anu
up the private roadway that leads
from the main turnpike, originally tho
old Indian trail that was the thorough
fare through the mountains linking
east and west
A broad, comfortable piazza and an
arched door of the Georgian type is
an effective frame through which ono
catches the first glimpse of the old
Colonial hall with it's winding stair.
Here are family portraits and NINA
ture In their charming original
frames. several pieces OF furniture
that are priceless antiques, and on the
landing at the head OF the stairway oc-
cupying conspicuous place of honor
is the family spinning wheel, brought
over from England several centuries
ago.
The drawing-room and great living
room opening off either side of tho
hallway, are treasure storehouses of
antiques that would delight q con.
nosieur. In the dining hall the mag.
nihcent old mahogany furniture is
we'll set off against walls done In Nat
tior blue.
The outhouses, formerly given ovcr
to tho slave house servants, have been
transformed Into bachelor quarters to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-22

gross. generally, with idleness
Look at the farmer. he shouted
He produces the food upon which we
live. The honest laborer. toiling home
at eve to his humble supper, furnishes
the motivepower for this great civili-
cation. The storekeeper furnishes the
storehouse and the weaver tho cloth
that goes within tho storehouse All
these do their share. Why should we
in Congress delay? What are we pro-
ducing?'
Instantly the Southerner was on his
feet, courteously requesting recogni-
ton. After gaining permission to
speak, he turned to the excited Repub-
lican and said:
~ will .enlighten the gentleman If
he 80 desires.
81 DO said the Republican.
Then. said the Southerner. Il will
tell the gentleman on the other side
of the chamber that Congress produces
more talk. per capita. than any organi-
cation in the world"
Payne Recalls Reed.
Serene Z. Payne ranking minority
member of the Ways and Means Com
mittee. recalls this as the quickest re-
tort he ever heard in Congress:
Many years ago Representative
Springer, of Illinois, was debating on
the floor of the House During the
course of his speech he made several
remarks of rather variant nature
without apparently realizing the blum
der that he was making. After he had
talked about ten minutes. Tom Reed
arose and interrupted him.
The gentleman from Illinois, said
Reed. has made three distinct state
mentS of a contradictory nature
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-22
SENATOR JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS
BY JOHN ELFRETH WATKINS.
Washington. D. c

NVIHAT is the wittlest retort or the
w most humorous story you ever
heardr'
have been asking this question
OF a list OF public men. moro or less
noted as wits and humorists. Perhaps
the idea may stimulate some literary
hack TO make n much more complete
compilation Of American humor and
supply a want long felt in these days
when readers are being overfed with
the lurid. the morbid and the tragic.
The memory OF practically every mem
Der and ex-member of our various
legislative bodies, Federal. State and
municipal stores UP some samples OF
original repartee which doubtless will
be lost TO posterity unless preserved
in printers ink
In Washington the man who doubt
less hos the greatest fund OF stories Of
orisk repartee In debate on the floor Of
Congress Is Speaker Champ Clark. He
recalls singing retorts that have ex-
cited not only uproarious laughter, but
threats OF personal encounter
The retort which he considers as per.
haps the most effective was made BY
Senator James Hamilton Lewis. when a
member OF the House. Lewis's oppo.
nent had been the aggressor. and had
been doing all of the vicious digging.
Lewis. ms usual, was all suavity.
The Speaker tells the story in this
way:
IT was one OF the finest bits OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-22

In the afternoon eighteen holes or
golf or several sets OF tennis may be-
played or p fishing party and a pic
nc tea in the woods may be on the
pragram. Or perhaps It IS a paper
horseback ride of anywhere from
eight to fifteen miles. with tea at one
OF the old farm houses before return
at sunset. Dinner at THE Meadows.
is usually followed by n general exCs
dus for dancing and supper engage
ments that keepyup the interest until
midnight.
During the annual show, which lasts
three days. Mrs Lewis is busy wo-
man as the leading figure. She pre-
sides "a the gracious hostess OF box
party, whicn may include President
OF the United States. Senator'S, famous
statesmen, and cosmopolitan thronE
representing society from New York.
to far away San Francisco: later sho
is seen in the ring showing OF D.
hunter driving tandem. or tooiinE
coach. and In the evening, II II ii
the night OF the annual horse shcw.
ball, she is the star OF the dance, "a
the leader Of the cotillion 8
One who is so thoroughly and srts-s
cesstully society woman and con- >
petitor Of men In their own field
would be great advertisements tor
the cause, were she a suffrasette.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-22

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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
CENTRAL COLLEGE NOTES.

Miss Eunice Wright of Mabelvile, a former student of Central College, is visiting friends at the college for a few days
 Senator K. F. Friedell of Texarka- na, a friend and former class-mate of pr. J. W. Conger, president of Central College, was guest of the college Wednesday night and made an inter- esting talk at chapel Thursday morn- ing.
 Judge J. E. Galloway of Arkadel- phia, brother-in-law of Mrs. John w. Conger, was a guest at Central Fri day night. Mrs. Conger accompanied him home today and will visit friends for few days.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

The Arkway theater will be com fortably heated for tonight's attrac- ton. An unusually good program has been received and tried out. (adv.)
 Miss Mabel Vann of Fort Smith, who has been travelling over the south in company with Miss Hettie J. Dun- away, arrived last night from Little Rock and is visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. J. Gardner.
 At the regular meeting of the Woodmen Circle next Monday night, report of the convention, which has just closed at Hot Springs, will be made by Sovereigns Ettie McCulloch, Annie G. Cureton and Rosa L. Hicks, who were delegates from this grove All members are urged to be present.
 Dr. A. c. Millar, president of Hen dirk College, was called to St. Louis last Sunday to attend the funeral of an aunt, who has been long an invalid, and who has passed peacefully away. We did not know her, but she could not have been less than a greatly good woman and yet be true member of that family.-Western Methodist.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
HAPPY VALLEY.

J. H. Gore returned from a visit to relatives in Illinois Sunday. H. G. Williams and family visited Bailytown Saturday night and Sun- day.
 S. w. Cardin and family visited relatives at Enola Sunday.
 w. F. Matthews and family spent the day Sunday with relatives on Turkey Creek.
 w. L. Farris has r.oved from Enola lack to his old home place.
 Several of the Happy Valley boys ttended the closing exercises of Prof. Smiths school at the Blair school house Friday night, and report nice ime.
 Prof. Whit Morgan has been en- ployed to teach our summer term of school.
 MT. Morgan and Miss Nefia Hardy were married Sunday, Rev. Biggs saying the words that made them one. We wish them smooth sailing through life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
WOODROW SCHOOLHOUSE.

l.. l.. Fiddler is still teaching his inging class here It is free to all Wednesday and Saturday nights. Our ast item had it Friday night.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. J. H. Jones,
 girl.
 Tie Cabot telephone line that we rave been telling our readers about, is ID and going, and is almost perfect. Ut is giving better service to Little Rock and other points.
 J. H. and G. w. Jones and w. c. Snow have done some clearing this winter.
 Miss Edith Jones visited Misses Nettie Phillips and Docie Champion Sunday and returned with them to the Nilonia Training School.
 Joe White called in his neighbors last week and had his house re-cov- cred.
 Marcus Whorton had his name put n central's telephone directory here. Keep up the line, boys, and you will get good service.
 Time to plant corn, but none plant cd here yet.
 J. H. Jones is a new subscriber to the Log Cabin Democrat.
 March II.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
DONAGHEY KEEPING QUIET.

Little Rock, March 15.-The only man who is not talking in the effort to straighten the gubernatorial tan gle, is Private Citizen c. W. Dona- ghey. The former governor sits in his office and listens to the reports of the combat, with a smile which reaches from ear to ear, and which would not come off if an acid bath was used up- on it. The former governor has a de- cided preference in the contest, but he holds his feelings in leash, waiting for two years to tell the "peeple" what he thinks about any question.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
CATO.
March l.

Miss Jennie Hooks of Ingleside vis- ted relatives here Sunday.
 Mrs. Nash of Little Rock was here one day last week.
 Our school closed here Friday with real nice exercise.
 George Black and wife are the hap py parents of big boy.
 Ray Short and wife have a new girl.
 Mrs. Price from Tip Top visited her daughter, Mrs. Kelley, here part of ast week.
 The party at L. F. Dubose's Satur- day night was enjoyed by all the young folks.
 Miss Florence Proctor closed her chool at Tip Top Friday.
 Mrs. Pairet went to Hot Springs to- day to visit her sister and attend the Woodmen Circle convention.
 W. D. Springer went to Little Rock today
 Dr. Pairet is in Little Rock today.
 Misses Gladys Green and Frankie Clements went to Jacksonville Sun- day to visit MT. and Mrs. Head.
 There were four of the pupils in UT school who completed the public
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
CANEY.

Born, to MT. and Mrs. Will Fulmer March 6, daughter.
 Mrs. J. Fluckiger was visiting her aughter Sunday.
 Messrs. McNair of Little Rock and Prlier were here last week supervis- ng the planting of Lespedeza clover. Mrs. Southerland and family of Sunny Gap were visiting her mother here Sunday.
 Grover Phillips has ordered tele- hone installed and will soon be on he Caney rural line.
 March II.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of thanking our friends and neighbors for their generous assistance during the sick ness and death of our daughter and sister. Language fails to express our feelings. It is only grateful hearts that can appreciate such great sym pathy and acts of kindness. You will always have tender place in our hearts.
 w. G. AND B. c. GRAY.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
METHODIST SERVICES.

Rev. John Anderson of Little Rock, bother of Dr. Jas. A. Anderson of this city, will preach at the Methodist church tomorrow morning at II o'clock. Rev. Anderson is connected with the Western Methodist and is a forceful minister.
 Rev. c. s. Rennison of Hendrix Col lege will fill the pulpit at the evening hour.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
Personals
Don't spit on the sidewalk.

Don't spit on the sidewalk.
 "Down in Dixiep'-dtf (adv.)
 Barnes-Photos. Phone 93.--tf
 Mrs. S. J. Lea is visiting in Little Rock.
 The Arkway will be "warm' place tonight. {adv.) Leo Hamberg is visiting relatives at Lonoke.
 Pathes Weekly tonight at the Grand theater. (adv.) Typewriters for rent. J. D. Duna. way.-dtf (adv.) Rev. F. S. H. Johnston has gone to Morrilton.
 Coming, "Down in Dixie," by High School seniors.-dtf (adv.) Miss Pearle. White of Morrilton was in the city yesterday.
 For Rent-Four-room house. Ap- ply to J. w. Holt.-dtf (adv.) Watch for the date of the High School seniors play-dtf (adv.)
 Mrs. S. G. Smith has returned from visit to friends at Little Rock.
 For Rent-Five-room house. Phone No. or Greeson Drug Co.-dtf
 Wanted-Board and room. Can give reference; phone 59.-1t*-adv. H. M. Rector of Rector's Spur is transacting business in Conway today. Plenty of cottonseed meal and hulls. See me when ID need or telephone POT or 162. (adv.)
 w. J. Gardner returned from Mor- rilton yesterday, where he has been attending court.
 Attorney and Mrs. J. Bruce Cox of Little Rock are visiting Col and Mrs. c. w. Bruce on College avenue.
 Wanted-Desirable tenants for two or three nicely furnished rooms. Ap- ply 204 Caldwell street.-d3t (adv.)
 Mrs. J. A. Pence invites her friends to call and see her new pot plants and hardy shrubs.-151dtf (adv.)
 For Sale-One $40 Victrola, with $25 worth music; almost ne1o-$25 Call at this office-dtf (adv.) N Little Miss Mabelle Harris of Plumerville is here visiting her friend, Miss Hattie Mae Gardner.
 For Sale-A bargain if taken at once, two feather beds. Apply at Con- way Printing Go. Phone 21. (adv.) Deputy Sheriff c. o. Payne return ed from Little Rock yesterday. He carried an insane negro to the asy- lum.
 See the Battle of Lulle Burgas fought recently in the Balkan war said to be one of the greatest scoops in picturedom, at the Grand theatel tonight. (adv)
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

resentatives in the house of the Ar kansas legislature, Hon. G. M. Cornell and Rev. W. W. Gibson. These gen. tlemen have stood Loyalty in their places during this session of the leg islature, and have recorded their votes alright on every moral question: Western eMthodist.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
AUCTION SALE OF BOOKS!

Beginning 7:30 tonight, at 315 N. Front street, large stock of the best books of many publishers, will be clos ed out at auction in Conway. Sales 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. daily. Bookworms are invited. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
MRS. CHISLER DEAD.

A telegram was received here today .nnouncing the death last night of Mrs. Geo. w. Chisler of Ada, Okla. Mrs. Chisler was the wife of Geo. w. Chisler, former postmaster of this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

Wilkerson's parents, County Treasur- CT and Mrs. R. K. Wilkerson. The bride-to-be is beautiful young wom- an with host of admiring friends. MT. Marble is engineer at the ice plant and is young man of sterling quail ties. They will make their home in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

The rain last night will retard our farm work for several days.
 Jack Snoddy, who is attending school at Vilonia, visited his parents here Sunday.
 March II.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

school studies They were Master Tony Office, Fred Hogan, Grover Pairet and Miss Beulah Proctor.
 There was singing at MT. Hogan's Sunday night. March II.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
PARISHES CONDITION SERIOUS

The condition of Prof Parish, who was taken ill Saturday with hiccoughs, is unimproved, and little hope for his recovery is entertained.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
COMPLIMENTARY.

We had the pleasure of call yes terday from two of our Methodist rep
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

We admit that for $2o to $25 you find clothes in other sors that equal Styleplus Clothes in style, ft fabric and workmanship But you can't match them for anything else The clothes revelation. The makers have the largest clothes equipment in the country and for GA years have specialized mems clothes at med
 price They the largest buyers of wooens in America They operate their plant by scientific manage
 Economies n force throughout their organization into big figures. These economies that Style plus Clothes $I7 made of alwoo special patterns
 They that every is hand tailored buonholes handmade; canvas and tape thoroughly waer-shrunk,
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

Miss Kenon Wilkerson and Max ". Marble will be married Sunday even- ing at ' o'clock at the home of Miss
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

Furniture repairing, up holstering, buggy painting and grinding of all kinds.
 J. II. Barada, in Apple Bdg
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15

that you save $3 to $8 Try suit to-day and see how well it makes you look. Spring ,Snlts Plain and fancy serges chevots cas- smeres and worsteds, domestic and important effects Extreme, modified and conservative styles Soft roll of permanent roll lapels.
 Bkue Serge Sbecial of Bradford English Twill. Made of the highest quality Australian wool.
 The weave is very fine and the color is absolutely guaranteed against fading
 No other store in town can sell you Styeplus. Come ill to-day while the spring assortment is largest
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-15
CONWAY COUPLE TO WE'D.

w. G. AND B. c. GRAY
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-13
Anousen,ents
AT THE DIXIE.

Some of the very best pictures ever
shown at this theatre will be given
the public during the present week,
commencing today with Carlyle Black
we'll in "The Daughter of the Sheriff."
Tonight Broncho Billy &c. M. Ander-
SOM will be seen in one of his great
Western dramas, "Brocho. Billy and
the Outlaws Mother" and to the
lovers OF Western plays this will be
treat. Other favorites tonight are
Arthur Johnson and Lottie Briscoe in
pretty comedy drama, THE Artists
Romance" and 1t is needless to say
the ladies will thoroughly enjoy this
feature of the night program.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the regular
extra special feature day at the Dixie,
and a really sensational two-reel fea-
ture will be seen. 1t is THE Great
Steeplechase," thrilling, gripping
race drama of the turf, with all the
intrigue of the stables. the excitement
of the race, the thrill of the accident
and the glory of the winner graphic
ally told in the best two reels ever
shown in any theatre. Every foot of
this great feature contains a heart
throb for every spectator in the the
atre. A delightful love story is woven
into the riot OF action, relieving the
intensity of the plot. You had better
not miss this one.
The balance of the week is filled
with a number of exceedingly fine pic
lures which will make an unusually
strong week from a spectators stand
point at the ever popular house.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-13
GRAND TOTAL, $1,22l,S75.OO

The destruction by fire of the mess
hall, the temporary kitchen erected
after the hall was burned, and the
main building left the Board of Di-
rectors and the President and faculty
with many hard problems to solve.
The mess hall was destroyed Nov. l,
1911. A temporary hall was imme'
diately erected, and one week after
mess hall burned the temporary kit
chen was destroyed. Gov. Colquitt
gave his approval for deficiency war
rants for 800, 900 for the construction
of new dining hall and that building
is now in course of construction.
The main building was burned May
81, 1912, and the Governor also APP
proved deficiency warrants fol
100000 for the erection of new
main building Work is progressing
rapidly on that structure, also, and II
will be completed by the opening Of
school next fall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-13
NEEDED APPROPRIATIONS FOR A. 8 N.

College Station, Jan. IL: The
Thirty Third session of the Legisla-
ture of Texas will be called upon to
set aside $1,22l,5 SIS for the use ofthe
Agricultural and Mechanical College
during the next two fiscal years be-
ginning Sept. /. This appropriation
will provide for the salaries of the
faculty and other employees; mainten-
ance and support of the institution,
construction of new buildings and pur-
chase OF new equipment and necessary
repairs to present structures and
equipment.
In addition to the appropriation the
Legislature will be asked to take up
deficiency warrants amounting to
$3.50, 900. That amount will provide
for the warrants on the new mess hall
for 100000; main building 100000;
and general deficiency $4,000.
And then there will remain many
things for which the College is in sore
need. These are the things we must
have if the College is to perform its
present functions and continue its
usefulness to the citizenship of the
State" says Col. R. T. Miner, presi-
dent. In this request which we will
present to the Legislature we do not
enumerate what we ought to have or
what we would like to secure, but we
have confined ourselves to the very
necessities of the institution.
A tabulated list of the amounts
needed is given as follows:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-13
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ST. $50 500 Admitted Assets December 81, 1911. witt
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JOE q. REED
will explain different kinds OF policies so rou VII
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-26
OAKLAND NOTES.

The choir of the Oakland NJ. E. church
Will meet this evening to practice for the
rally and every member is requested to
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Lepper of Forest
avenue VIII entertain Mr. and Mrs. G. j.
Lepper, Mrs. Clarence Lepper and daugh-
ter Roberta of st. Louis. and Miss Flor
enG zee Lepper at dinner this evening.
MIS- A h. Packer has moved this week
on Green street from Lawrence street.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. p. Williams of Forest
avenue write they having a grand trip
and left the encampment last Tuesday for
Whitesburg. Tenn. where they will visit
Mr.; Williams sister for a few weeks.
has for her guest today Mrs. Clarence
Lepper and daughter Roberta OF ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Taylor. 1S6 Chester
avenue. will return today from Spring.
town, Ark, where they have visited rela-
tlNes and friends for the past few weeks.
Mrs. Ralph Hum1neH of Springtown,
Ark. will arrive this evening to visit rela-
Mrs. o. D. Henley $50 Oakland avenue,
is entertaining the New Thought club at
her home this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Broomfield have moved
into their new home at 224 Oakland ave-
nue., which they Just purchased.
wife to Stormont hospital the first of this
week for treatment and he was a caller
on many of their old neighbors and
friends in Oakland
Miss Edith Rhodes of western Kansas
IS visiting her brother Harry Heller and
family on Chester avenue.
L. Biscoe of AFTER avenue will leave
Saturday for Virginia. where he will visit
A Kingman of Wabash avenue returned
last night from Nortonville. Kan. where
Mrs. Kimbaii ITO Of valley " Fails L IS visiting
her parents and other relatives in Oak
land for a few DAYS.
eminent position in South Dakota, and
left to begin his new work
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon. 81 Winfield ave
nue.. have just moved from Topeka into
their old home again.