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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
LITTLE PROGRESS
IN RAISING MONEY
MILITIA MAINTENANCE
ENOUGH TO PAY FOR ARMORY
RENT ALL THAT is ASKED
OF CONWAY CITIZENS.

Capt. Lyman Cunningham of the To-
cal military company reports slow
progress in the raising of enough
money by popular subscription to pay
armory rent for the company during
| the next two years, or until the next
legislature meets, at which time it is
hoped the solons will provide for the
future maintenance of the state
guard. This is surely worthy cause
land should be supported by all our
Icitizens. If ever a state guard was
needed, it is now, for the purpose of
Ipatrolling the Mississippi levees. IN
der present conditions the militia is
mot available, no appropriation hav-
ing been made for maintenance This
mornings Arkansas Gazette contains
THE following editorial on this CUES
ftion:
1--WE saw how when Omaha was
swept by tornado Nebraska state
troops were sent to the city to do pa
troll duty and preserve order. We saw
how the National Guards of Ohio and
Indiana were called out to help the
authorities cope with the situation
produced by the floods in those states;
and how Illinois troops were sent to
Cairo when the rising waters threat
ened the protecting dikes of that city.
"And now we see the Blytheville
company of the Arkansas National
Guard patrolling eastern Arkansas
levees. These state soldiers are Civ
ing their services free of charge and
asking only that they be allowed to
use military property, such as tents
i and other equipment. Moreover, the
companies at Ell Dorado, Warren,
| Morrilton, Beebe, Lonoke and Conway
have offered their services to Cover
nor Futrell to patrol the levees.
"The reason many members of the
last legislature voted to stop the regu-
lar appropriation for the Arkansas
National Guard was that they thought
the necessary money could not be
spared. But we believe the course of
events has already shown without TAX
ing account of emergencies that may
'arise in the future, that Arkansas can
not afford not to maintain its Nation
al Guard"
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
PAUL GILMORE.

Paul Gilmore will be seen at the
Grand theater next Tuesday night in
"The Havoc" H. S. Sheldon's power
full dramatic triumph. "The Havoc"
which ran all last season at the Biiou
in New York, proving one of the big
hits, represents wide sweep to which
American audiences have been accus-
toned. 1t does not make heroes of
the principals of lawless passion, but
shows the havoc wrought by illicit
love. The theme of the play is a mer-
ciless arraignment of the so-called
modern thought which has been
preached to American readers by au-
thors of erotic novels and by morbid
minded dramatists whose plays writ
ten from the European point of views
have been exploited on the American
stage. Mr.. Gilmore's new role brings
into play every quality of the actor
managers natured art.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
EX-POLICE JUDGE
FILES DEMURRER
ASKS THAT SUIT FILED CHARG.
ING FALSE IMPRISONMENT
BE DISMISSED.

Little Rock, April 10.-Through
Vaughan & Akers, ex-Police Judge w.
M. Tweedy yesterday filed demurrer
in the second division of the circuit
court to the complaint of Mrs. Fran
ces Edwards, in which she sued to re-
cover $4,000 for false Imprisonment
by Tweedy when he was police judge.
The demurrer asserts the complaint
does not give facts sufficient to con-
stitute a cause of action, and asks
that the complaint be dismissed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
PROGRAM POSTPONED.

The United Daughters of the Con
federacy met yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. T. NJ. Moore on Cen
ter street. On account of the small
crowd present, caused by the inclem-
ent weather, the "Shiloh" program
was postponed until the next regular
meeting.
1t was decided by those present to
give tea next Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Moore.
After the regular routine Of busi-
ness was dispensed with, dainty
luncheon was served.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
MORE RIVER
LEYEFS BREAK
ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI
DESPERATE FIGHT is BEING
MADE TO HOLD WATERS
WITHIN BOUNDS.

Memphis, April 10.-After a day of
torrential rains and a stiff wind, one
levee gave way before the flood waters
'of the Mississippi early last night and
at q half-dozen other points a des-
perate fight is being waged to hold
the turbulent waterway within
bounds, with the odds against the
flood fighters. Admittedly, the levees
are weakening. The water, already
at an unprecedented height, is pound
ing against the dikes with increasing
force, and whether the embankments
can longer withstand the pressure. is
problematical.
The levee near Wilson, Ark, went
out late last evening, said to be due to
the desertion of about $50 negro la
borers this morning.
With roar that could be heard for
a mile or more, about 100 feet of the
earthen revetment collapsed into the
Stream, and it was by narrow mar
gin that the workers along the levee,
who kept up the fight to the last min
ute, reached place of safety. The
gap widened rapidly and as the water
came through with mighty current
frail negro cabins were tossed about
like so many playthings, trees were
swept down and carried away, but so
far as can be ascertained, all of the
of the immediate vicinity
of the break reached places of safety.
At late hour last night the gap
was about 300 feet in width and wild
ening rapidly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
ARCfNTA VISITED
BY 100000 FIRE
COTTON OIL MILL BURNED
PLANT COVERING TEN ACRES
CONSUMED IN As MINUTES
ORIGIN UNKNOWN.

Little Rock, April 10.-The plant
of the Rose City Cotton Oil Company,
one of the largest in the south, located
east of Argenta, was destroyed by fire
early Wednesday morning.
The loss is estimated at 100000,
S5 per cent of which is covered by in
surance, according to the officials.
The plant was consumed in about
As minutes. One small building and
the office escaped destruction.
Nathan Lewis, the night watchman,
discovered the fire a few minutes be-
fore II o'clock. 1t was confined at
that time to bales of bagging and
waste matter upon the floor of the
plant alone, and as the whistle of the
plant could not be blown because of
lack of steam, he made an effort to
put out the blaze. Failing in this, he
called T. o. Branch, the manager.
Their conversation was interrupted
by fire melting the telephone wires.
Inc WdCSliiidil IleH turned TO tne
fire, which had leaped from the ware
room to the loading sheds. Sixteen
barrels of oil, IS bales of cotton and
500 bales of Intel were consumed.
The fire then spread to the boiler and
engine room, and few moments later
reached the two-story main building,
which was soaked with oil.
Mr.. Branch reached the scene of
the fire only in time to see the sheet
metal walls, released from their sup
port, fall with the roof in all direc-
tions. He said that the damage would
easily reach 100000, but could not
tell the exact amount of the insu-
rance. No action will be taken in re-
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
ARKANSAS BOYS APPOINTED.

Washington, April 10.-Announce-
ment was made at the office of Con-
gresham w. S. Goodwin of the Sew
enth Arkansas district, yesterday, of
the appointment of Thomas Harper
of Stephens, Ark, as an alternate at
the Annapolis Naval Academy and of
L. S. Wheels of Strong to cadetship
at West Point.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
ATTEND CLUBS CONVENTION.

Mrs. 10 Frauenthal, president of
the Arkansas Federation of Women's
Clubs, and Mrs. o. O. Florence, cor
responding secretary, are attending
the sixteenth annual convention of
that organization at Hot Springs.
Mrs. B. L. Harton, Mrs. Sam Heili-
gers and Miss Laura Harton are also
in attendance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10
NORMAL-"HIGH" TODAY.

The State Normal and High School
baseball teams are playing their first
game this afternoon on the Normal
field. Both teams are playing good
ball this season, and a colse contest is
expected.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10

gard to the rebuilding of the plant
until the officers hold a meeting. The
officers are Justin Matthews, presi-
dent, and Oliver P. Robinson, secre-
tary and treasurer.
The plant and grounds cover an
area of 10 acres.
The cause of the fire is not known.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10

Thus far, ex-Judge Tweedy has not
answered the complaint filed against
him by j. Nj. Webb, who sued for 500
900 for libel.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10

The Nelson Drug Company have re-
ceived their handsome new soda foun-
tain which is being installed today at
their new quarters, 315 North Front
street
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-04-10

P. d. Scott of Van Buren was here
yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
WILSON MEETS CABINET
Expects to Resume His Regular
Activities To day.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE President met
the Cabinet in the study OF the White
House this forenoon and discussed ode
nartmental affairs. but was not improved
enough. I'm the opinion OF DR.. Cary !.
Gravson. his physician, 10 go into the cN-
ccutivo Offices II is expected, however
that he will be able To resume active
work tomorrow.
Before the Cabinet meeting the Freal-
dent received Charles e. Moore, OF
the Panama Pacific Exposition. who was
introduced by the Secretary Of state. ana
promised that nc would send special
message to Congress urging an appropria-
ton for 2 government building at san
Francisco for tho exposition.
If the Presidents health permits he VIII
assist on Thursday in the planting OF an
elm tree In front OF the White House "
replace the large elm blown down during
the storm in August.
Tentative plans have been arranged for
the President and his family 10 spend the
holidays at Augusta, Ga, II Congress
takes a recess. Ii is not certain that the
President will leave Washington during
the holidays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
Admiral Howard Must Quit
Carabaos if He Heads
Asiatic Squadron.
PHILIPPINE SATIRE
BRINGS APOLOGY
Wilson's Indignation Unabated,
However. and Courts Martial
May Follow.
From The Tribune Bureau !

Washington. Dec. l6.-The Secretary OF
War has about finished his task of col
lating the evidence I'm the case OF the
Cardiac dinner and the dlsrespect shown
there. which aroused the indignation OF
the President 1t is expected that some
decision will be reached in day or TWO
concerning the punishment to be ntlcted
,Ipon those officers of the army, navy anu
marine corps who had 10 do with the
damn damn, damning" OF the insur-
rectos, the construction Of the battesh,ps
"Friendship." Fellowship" and "Pifhe
and who. particularly, were responsible
for description Of the dinner given 10
the newspapers in advance. which are
construed Ito show the lack OF sympathy
for recent developments and tendencies III
the Philippine government
This last thing is now considered the
most serious affront OF all. II Is not IKE
", however. that any officer VIII surfer III
consequence. as DR.. Joseph NJ. Heller
secretary OF the Washington corral OF inc
Military order Of the Cardiac. has an
nounccd that he was responsible for the
material furnished the newspapers Ut
Heller was member OF the volunteers
He Is out OF the service now, although nc
is still a member Of tho medical reserve
CORPS. IL is believed that he is beyond
tEp reach OF a court martial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
WILSON A DESP0T,
DECLARES GILLETT
Spells System Breaking Down
Civil Service, Says Massa-
Chusetts Member.
from The Trlhunc Rureal


Washington. Dec. l6.-The return 10 IN"
spoils system 10y the present administra-
ton was as>ailod In tho House to-day BY
Representative Gillett. OF Massachusetts,,
ranking minority member Of the Com
mittee on Reform in the civil Service.
Mr. Gillett also asserted that Democrats
i'm both branches Of Congress arc abso-
lutelv subseryicnt to White House don't
nation. and with the new administration
loss than ono wear old an unprecedented
condition exists as regards the relations
Of legislators 20 the White House.
Mr. Fizccrald. of New York made %
general denial 81 Mr.. Gillett's allegations.
while other Democrats remained silent
Under tho lash OF tho Massachusetta
member who said
Nine months Of this administration
have Disclosed IT'S policies and methods.
There are some prominent distinctive
features. ON, is the dominant force and
despotism Of the President so FAR. his
Will has been law In the legislative as
wei a. tho executive branch and he
might bc called a great party leader OF an
autocratic boss according as the speaker
was friendly or hostile. Another feature
which might perhaps h. expected an"
logically deduccd from such absolute
leadership ard disciplined obedience mas
been display ~ partisanshlp and "
..r.ad for spoils m,Namplnd i'm recent
history"
Mr.. Gitet reviewed the growth aud ul-
innate popularity OF the civil service syS-
tom. which. he asserted. is now being
broken down 10y the Wilson admlnstra-
ton.
Although two Of the three Civil Service
commissioners were Democrats, IN It's
oagerness for PATRONAGE this adIninlStra-
ton at once removed two OF them one
Republican and one Democrat Mr.. Gill
lett declared fortunately the third was
a Democrat. and had shown such eminent
ability and fitness that his promotion 10
tbe Craftsmanship could not be denied
III is not often that an administration
can dispose for a useful partisan purpose
of an Office that must be filled by mem
her of the opposite party. but the Rcpuoh-
can commissioner whom ! mad always
found an exceptionally able and eihcieht
official was removed and his place hllcd
bv a citizen of the State of Washing
ton. recommended by a Republican Sena-
tor. and that Senators vote has steadily
favored every important administration
measure.
Nov. al the outset OF an admlnistra-
ton eager for spoils," he continued, the
satisfactory experience of seven years
has been ignored the party platform
abandoned and. Tor the first time since
lSs3. the legislative and executive
branches have combined to remove from
tho classified service large classes of Of
O., which have been included for years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
SOUL TRAFFIC FILM LEGAL
Court Sees Nothing Wrong,
Though Inspector Dryer Did.

THE Inside of the White Slave Traf-
fc." motion picture film. which has been
shown I'm several theatres in this city, re-
ceived legal sanction yesterday. Alfred p
Hamburg, manager Of the Park Theatre
Columbus Circle. was taken before Mag
istrate Ten Eyck. in the West Side court
because Inspector Dwyer complained that
the pictures were dangerous to the morals
OF girls.
Hamburg enlisted I'm his defence Mrs
o. II. p. Belmont, Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait and Mrs. Inez Milholland Boissevaln.
The magistrate and the party or social
workers watched the films at noon and
then went back to court
Mrs Gait testified that, in her opinion,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
Aid Asked for Poor Couple.

man and his wife who have cheer
f,Iv horne the hardships that nave
COMO IN them i'm an effort to keep
home of their own are now hhaoIe 10
earn anything. Five dollars week is
all that is needed 10 allow them to re-
main together The Charity Organi@a-
ton society asks for $3.50 to supply THIS
,,,,,,,,, during the coming six months.
Gifts may be sent to the Office OF me
societ,. No. IO5 East ed street. the
society acknowledges the following con-
tributions:
- Y THOMPSON 81. Mrs. Carrie ).
Caldwell. 81. Mrs. Grace ;. wallace 20
H. T.. r.. s..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17

the pictures we're useful as warning 70
girls. Mrs. Boissevain was also favor-
able. The magistrate talked with Mrs
Belmont before hearing the case. but she
did not take the stand. Miss Margaret
Luther, secretary Of the Florence Crit
tenden Home, thought that the pictures
might be dangerous for certain types OF
girls
Magistrate Ten Eyck decided there was
nothing in the films which violated any
law The pictures were produced by the
Sociological Research Film Corporation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
Feared Gang Rescue in Court.

Fearing an attempt al rescue. Magis-
tstc Campbell in Essex Market. or
dered the courtroom cleared yesterday.
when Abraham Roth and three members
" his gang were erraigned on a charge
OF holding up the proprietor Of res
taurant. Sixty men left the room and
stood outside the door Of the building.
Police reserves were summoned TO drive
the crowd away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
Root Reiterates Argument.

I'm reply To Senator owen. Who de-
Tended tho administration bill Senator
Root reiterated today the criticism THAI
il opens the way 20 tho imitation Of th"
currency Congress he sad, leaves e.
the proposed Federal Reserve Board the
whole matter Of expanding tho curronof.
and the members OF this board VIII hc
subject to pressure no; only ron iu"
peoplc OF the country but from members
Of Congress Il is not 20 he expected he
added. I'm view OF tho fact that they owe
their appointment 90 an administration
which appear 20 be IN favor OF expand
ing the currency, that they will resist
this influence when occasion arises.
Nh Root also criticised the Democrats
Who have been laying upon the New
York banks the responsibility OF the panic
OF 1904 he quoted figures from the re-
port OF the Controller Of the Currency 10
show that the country banks. In tho panic
Of that year were boarding their reserves.
while the New York banks. 10 come 10
their aid. had reduced their own resources
10 a point far below the legal limit.
1T view Of these facts" he said. III
comes with bad grace from Senators on
tho other side to make the charge that
the New York banks, which were pouring
out their life blood 10 save the SITUATION
were responsible for the panic
The bank deposit guarantee provision
was the subject OF extended debate to-
day. Senators Bristow and Nelson speak
ing in favor OF it. Senator Weeks spoke
tonight in opposition 10 H. The Demo
cratic leaders still hope that the currency
hill yill I've passed on to-moro" or
Thursday. but il appeared tonight that
the fnal vote would not he taken before
SATURDAY, night
Administration forces defeated another
attempt TO amend the bill when they
laid on the table IN amendment by Sena-
tor Hitchcock. proposing 10 Increase the
Federal Reserve Board from seven to
nine members. The motion carried 80
10 3d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
New Subway Ready Next Fall.

Alfred Craven, chief engineer of the
Public Service Commission, reported at
a meeting of the board yesterday that
the Fourth avenue subway, Brooklyn
would be ready for operation October J..
1A14
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
Would Be seventy.two Then.

These Senators saw 1T 70 intimate that
nv motive in making the argument ala
make was not merely the desire to con-
tribute what could TO the fair and inielIi-
gent discussion of the merits OF this Dill
but that there was also motive OF per
eonal ambition colorins my judgment ana
affecting my utterances. That is not
very cogent argument in itself. for what
a Senator SAYS here is 10 be judged by
the weight of what is said rather than
by any motive he may have in saying y.
Nevertheless, have this 10 say about
it-and ! should not say it were II not
for the fact that public statement has
appeared. coming from the senior Sen
ator from New Hampshire CMr. Cal
linger). and that this public statement
has been commented upon in this cham
Der and in the public press. the substance
Of the statement being that under some
circumstances ! might be candidate for
the Presidency Of the United States.
II shall always be grateful. sir. for the
friendship and the good opinion OF the
Senator from New Hampshire and for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
Raid Coiners; Two Men Held.

Captain John Henry Of the local
secret service led a raid yesterday on
an alleged coiners' workshop i'm Mulbcr-
Try street francesca Serrctiello and
Michele Danna, who were captured, were
held as cOunterfeiters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
q. Altmtatt & On.

The Special Sale of Furs
now i'm progress, will be continued dur-
ing the remainder of the present week,
presenting a remarkable opportunity
for purchasing Wonen's Fur Coats,
Muffs and Neckpieces
at very special prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
French Lingerie Department

large Reductions have been made i'm the
prices of Fand=embroidered Night Robes
Cher1fses, Drawers, Corset Covers and Conn
bination Garments, i'm d number of styles
about to be discontinued. Special values Will
be offered this day "wednesday I'm
Night Robes aU SleYU
Chemises a0 loSS
Combination Garments al &.5U
gif1h Aur,u,r, 34tb a,,h 18th strrrts. Nrm Vnrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
Apology Sent President.

committee. consisting Of Rear Nd
miral Thomas u. Howard. who has been
elected grand paramount caranao' Major
General j. r. Aleshirc. quartermaster
general of the army. and Brigadier GEN
eral Frank Mcintyre, chief Of the Bureau
Of Insular Affairs and representing the
committee which had charge OF the din
ncr. addressed letter to-day 10 the Soc
rotary Of War and the Secretary OF the
Navy expressing their regret over INC
criticism tho dinner had aroused. This
apology. obviously meant for tho Prcsi-
dent. who ins,igatcd tho investigation.
becomes a part Of th" record. The COM
mitteo called ON Secretary Garrison this
morning and ON Secretary Daniels this
afternoon and delivered the letters. after
which they discussed tho whole situation
Jus, how Tar the President viii 20 IN
discipliuing the officers whom he considers
10 have been guilty ~ disrespect remains
to be seen. There arc many officers who
DO not believe II possible that he VIII 90
to the length OF ordering courts martial
but ~ the White House a more severe
view " the matter IS taken, and IT Is
stated almost positively that the Prcsi-
den, does contemplate going 10 the eN-
trcine Of trials by military cour, in order
TO demonstrate the extent Of his dis
pleasure. n is possible however. that he
Will ultimately void when all the facts
arc thoroughly explained. and close the
incident ty issuing = rcprimand to the Of
nccrs deemed guilty.
T., appears certain that the orsaniza-
ton OF the Military order OF the Carabao.
a. such. will he impaired. Secretary
Daniels has suggested 10 Rear Admiral
Howard that hc do not accept the office
OF grand paramount carabao. to which
IA, was elected on Thursday and which
once he s. supposed 10 assume To July.
IL is understood that Admiral Howard
will follow this suggestion. II is con'id-
cred likely that other naval officers VIII
take their cue from Mr.. Dsniels's attitude
toward Admiral Howard and leave the