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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-06
La Pita Slide Removed.

"The slide near La Pita, caused by
the Ohspo diversion breaking into the
canal in August, 1872. involving about
5000 cubic yards. has been nearly re-
moved a double dixie now separates the
canal from the diversion channel.
Between Empire and Bas Obispo
there are half dozen or more small
slides. which the shovels are busy
clearing away Apart from these, and
the cleaning up or the bottom, which
viii probably he done by hand, this
part Of the canal Is nearly finished. In
some OF the slides, where the shovels
are working close up against a nigh
bank Of loose material, the work is at
tended with a certain amoust Of peril,
on account Of the danger of a sudden
land slip. The engineer and craneman
ar kept constantly on the alert for
signs OF danger, and back their ma
chimes away from the spot al the first
manifestations"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

seized at the Tennessee line by officers
of Obion county yesterday. 1t was
from Louisville and consigned to Bot
to & Blanchi, wholesale liquor dealers
of Memphis. 1t is the first instance
of the enforcement of the new Webb
law.
The news caused a panic among
Memphis liquor dealers. It is impos-
sible to get the details of the seizure
from Union City, but the act is said
to have been instigated by the Tenn
perance Anti-Saloon League, which is
planning a big demonstration before
the legislature which meets on March
Is.
Governor Hooper is said to be in on
the deal, and prohibition literature
has been mailed broadcast over the
state The seizure of the liquor is
said to be part of a general plan OF
the prohibitionists.
At the store of Botto & Blanchi il
was admitted they had heard that g
carload of whiskey from a Kentucky
concern, shipped to the local jobbers
had been seized.
Botto stated over the telephone that
he had not been notified authoritative
ly as to the seizure.
He said he had telegraphed the dis
tillers about the matter, but had no
heard from them. He denied an!
knowledge of test of the new law.
Local liquor men spread a repor
yesterday afternoon that the seizure
was planned by them to test the new
law They say it can be beaten o
evaded. To settle the matter now ant
for all time they say they will carr.
the test to the highest courts of tn
land.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

finance committee. 1t was plain sail
rg until an item appropriating $780,
600 for the purchase of a farm for
the experimental station was reached.
There was additional provision by
which the trustees may spend $4,000
on a farm, paying $4,000 in cash.
Senator Toler made motion to strike
out this section, stating the university
an rent the necessary ground for an
ether two years, when the state viii
robably be able 20 make the pur-
base, and out it went.
The next item was $4,000 for the
ollege staff for two years, and when
was read Senator Ferguson offered
an amendment to cut it in half. See
ng the humor the senate was in, SEN
ator Going forestalled further reduc-
ions by postponing further consider
alton of the bill until Friday, when
he Ferguson amendment will be con-
idered.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
MRS. HAYDON ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. J. Hayden very elegantly en-
tertained at her home on Center
street last evening with a 6 o'clock
dinner consisting of five courses. The
occasion was in honor of Miss Rosina
Walther of Little Rock, who is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Durham.
After dinner was served the guests
were escorted to the Grand by Mr..
and Mrs. Hayden, and after the show
all returned to the residence of Rev
Jas. A. Anderson, where delightful
music was furnished by Misses Pau
line Durham and Laura Anderson
and J. A. Sage. Those present were:
Misses Rosina Walther, Pauline Dur
ham, Laura Anderson and Angie
Walton of Central College, and
Messrs. j. A. Sage, George Shaw and
letcher Smith.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

.eautiful in its fittings of cluny lace,
the center of which was placed a
arge white cake, topped by tiny white
andes in honor of the birthday of
he hostess, being surrounded by all
sorts of toothsome dainties Lovely
hand-painted place cards were used.
This charming hostess was ably as
sisted in serving her guests by Miss
Ruth Hartje and little Miss Irene
Harrell After luncheon the guests
were assembled in the library and
hall, where very unique contest was
held Miss Ida Waldran succeeding
in getting the prize, a hand-embroid-
cred apron, and Mrs Harris the guest
prize, a beautiful embroidery bag.
Those present were Mesdames j. F.
Anderson, Jim Harris, G. S. Brown,
W. NJ Harrell, r. H. Maddox, S. E.
Anderson, J. H. Hartje, S. G. Smith,
C. E. Durham, L. H. Pyle, Sam He'll
gers, F. E. Robins, Effie Lincoln, d. L.
Young, R. G. Bruce, W. B. Stark, W.
H. Gist; Misses Ida Waldran, Adele
Knittle, Floy Smith, Bess Thompson
and Rosina Walther.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
9Th SUNDAYMFETINC
GREENBRIER ASSN.
AT OAK BOWERY CHURCH,
NINE MILES SOUTHEAST OF
CONWAY, MARCH $3.50.

Friday-10:30 a. M, devotional
services, by pastor; II a. M, intro
ductory sermon, by G. NJ Ford; 2 p.
M, "The Duty of the Pastor to the
Church." P. H. Glover; 2:30 p. M,
"What is Taught by the Parable of
the Talents" J. o. Cantrell p. M,
what Responsibility is Attached to
Knowing the Lords WILL" H. P
Glover; $3.50 p. m., What are the
Teachings of the Bible Concerning
Eternal Punishment" H. Sanders; S
p. m, preaching by J. o. Cantrell.
Saturday, a. M, What is the
Baptist Usage in Organizing New
Churches, and is there Practice Scrip
tural?" P H. Glover; $3.50 a. M, SIS
there other Requirements than Re-
pentance and Faith in Christ, in or
der to Salvation? If not What are
Good Works Essential to-" Otto
Wilmington; 1890 a. M, DUTY OF
Church to PASTOR" G. M. Ford; IL a
M, preaching by Otto Wilmington; Z
p. M, "Does the Bible Teach Degrees
in Reward?" B. C. Adams; 2:30 p. M,
"Place, Purpose and Power of Per-
sonal Work." H. H. Melton; 8 p. M,
"Was the Holy Ghost Temporary
Gift, and Why Cannot the World Re-
ceive it," E. T. Herring; $3.50 p. M,
as the Doctrine of Apostacy True?
If Not, Why Not?" R. L. Hendrick-
son; 8 p. M, preaching by Otto Whit
tington.
Sunday-9:3O a. M, song service;
10 a. M, "Christian Education" j. w.
Conger; II a. M, preaching by h. ID.
Melton; 3 p. M, preaching by B. C.
Adams.
COMMITTEE.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
KNIFE APPLIED
TO U. OF A. BILL
MANY REDUCTIONS MADE
FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF
BILLS is POSTPONED UNTIL
FRIDAY MORNING.

Little Rock, March THE battle
axe brigade has begun its work on
the University of Arkansas appropri-
alton bill in the senate. On motion
of Senator Lundy, this appropriation
bill was called up Thursday and the
senate, in committee of the whole, be-
gan the consideration, item by item,
of the S475,000 approved by the joint
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. they cannot reach the dis
portion OF the ear There is only way to
cure deafness and that by constitutional remedies
Deafness IS caused by hflamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachan Tube. When this
Tube IS infiamed you have rumbling sJund or i'm
perfect hearing. and when ID Is entirely closed Deaf
is the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and :ns tube restored TO its normal cond
ton, hearing viii be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten caused by Catarrh. which Is nothing
but infamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness tcaused by catarrhl that cannot be cured
by IL us Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY d Co. Toledo
Sold by Druggists. ne.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
MRS. LIGON ENTERTAINS.

At her beautiful home on Robinson
avenue, Mrs. J. NJ. Lyon gave an ele-
CANT seven-course buffet luncheon to a
number of her friends Saturday aft
ernoon, in honor of her house guests,
Mrs. j F.. Anderson of GAINESVILLE
and Mrs. jim Harris of Plumerville.
For the purpose the home was beau
fully decorated in cut-fowers and
rowing plants. The dining table was
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
MRS. LINCOLN ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. Efie Lincoln entertained a
number of her friends to a most en-
joyable theater party last night, in
honor Of the visiting ladies and their
hostesses. After the show, all went
to her elegant home on Robinson ave-
nue., where she entertained with
games, after which delicious refresh
ments were served. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. c. E..
Durham and guest, Miss Rosina Wal
Their; Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ Lyon and
guests, Mrs. Jim Harris and Mrs. ].
F Anderson; Mr.. and Mrs. W. N.
Owen and guest, Mrs. Reyburn Peay;
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Smith and guest,
Miss Adele Knittle; Mesdames d. l..
Young and W. II. Martin; Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Pyle; Misses Ida Waldran
Dorothy Pyle, Pauline Durham, Bess
Thompson, Floy Smith, EVE Shaw,
Laura Harton; Messrs. H. B. Ingram,
Frank Farris, Jesse Lincoln and
Fletcher Smith.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
PASSES NORMAL
MAINTENANCE BILL

Little Rock, March 6.-The senate
this morning passed the Normal main
tenance appropriation bill for $780,
$50. This is for the necessary run
ming expenses during the next two
years. The governor yesterday signed
the appropriation bill, carrying $47,-
500 fer the completion of the girls
dormitory and the erection of a CEN
trail heating plant.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
PARDONS TO FAULKNER MEN

Little Rock, March Gov. Robin
son has granted a pardon to restore
the citizenship of Noah eagle, Lon
and Luther Earnheart, and Cecil Nc
MILAN of Faulkner county, so that
they may be permitted to testify.
They were convicted of petit larceny
on a charge of having stolen water
melons "off the person" of one j. c.
Mallett.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
BRUNDlDCE Announces
WILL ENTER SPECIAL ARKAN-
SAS GUBERNATORIAL CON-
TEST AT PROPER TIME.

Little Rock, March Sword came
from Searcy yesterday that former
Congressman S. Brundidge of that
city had made up his mind to enter
the contest for governor at the spe-
cial election, to be held some time in
May or June. 1t is generally conced-
ed all over the state that Mr.. Brun-
didge would make very strong cam
didate, as his friends throughout the
state are anxious for him to give
them an opportunity of correcting
what they consider a mistake in the
election for United States senator to
succeed Senator Jeff Davis. They
claim that Mr.. Brundidge was emit
tied to the position, as he received
more than $4,000 votes in the race
against the late Senator Davis for re-
election.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

The lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. H. Newbern on Center street was
the scene of much merriment last eve
ming, when their accomplished daugh-
ter, Miss Pauline, was hostess to quite
number of her friends in commence
ration of her birthday The palatial
residence was beautifully decorated
with profuseness Of spring violets, the
birthday flower. Miss Newbern was
ably assisted in entertaining by her
mother and Mrs. G. S. Brown
Progressive rock at seven tables
was the feature of entertain
ment until a late hour, when each
guest was requested to write friend
ly toast to The Hostess and Her
Birthday After the ever vacillating
service of the muses. was invoked for
quite time in vain endeavor to
even partially express their individual
sentiments, the productions were read
in contest In consequence of his po-
litical ability being judged the best,
Du Val Purkins was awarded hand
some book, Pictures of Memory"
Following this unique form of rival
ry, dainty course of cream and
birthday cake was served. A small
bouquet Of violets tastefully arrang-
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
HENDRIX Y. N. c. A.
IS BEING REFITTED

From Mondays Daily
The Y. M. C. A. room at Hendrix
College will be overhauled and new
furnishings will be installed this
week. The walls will be re-papered
and new curtains and about 200
chairs will be put in. The improve
ments will cost about $500. A special
service of dedication will be held in
the hall on next Sunday week.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

Mrs. J. Hayden entertained Satur-
day evening with bridge party, in
honor Of Mrs j. F. Anderson and
Mrs. jim Harris. At the closing of
the games Mrs jim Harris was pre-
ented with the guest prize, beauti-
full hand-painted plate. Mrs j. NJ.
Lyon cut consolation, which was an
Their pretty plate, and she gracefully
presented it to Mrs J. r. Anderson.
Delicious refreshments were served.
Miss Dorothy Pyle gave an elegant
6 O'Clock dinner Saturday, in honor of
Misses Addie and Vashti King of Cen
trail College and Rosina Walther of
Little Rock A beautiful centerpiece
embroidered in pink and white was
placed in the middle of the table, on
which was a cut-glass vase filled with
pink carnations and ferns. Covers
We're laid for 10. Dainty place cards
were used. After dinner very en-
joyable contest was INDUCED in, end
ing in Miss Ruth Wise winning the
prize, a pot of hyacinth. Miss Pyle
then took her guests to the theater,
and returning home, delightful music
was had. Those present We're: Misses
Rosina Walther, Addie King, Vashti
King, Doris Owen, Pauline Durham,
Ruth Wise and Aline Stephens.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

Take HERBINE for indigestion. 1t
relieves the pain in a few minutes and
forces the fermented matter which
causes the misery into the bowels
where it is expelled. Price, SOC. Sold
by Nelson Drug Co. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

Walter Terry has moved into the
Schwarz place on Locust avenue.
Center Link lodge No. rs, l. o. o.
F., will hold its regular meeting to-
night.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13
IN SOCIETY
From Mondays Daily.

Mrs. c. E. Durham delightfully."- en-
ertained the Robinson Avenue and
locust Avenue sewing circles and 9TH
r friends Friday afternoon, in honor
of her guest, Miss Rosina Walther of
Little Rock Music was rendered by
Mesdames S. w. Rogers, Harry Legg,
j. F. Jones and Miss Mabel Legg. A
two-course luncheon was served
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

ed adorned each plate, being the i'm
pressive favors Of the evening. Those
present were: Misses Akin, Cureton,
Livingston, Lehman, Adkisson, Craig,
Nettie Vaughn, Hartje, Wilson, Owen,
Canada, Aubrey, Mary Vaughn,
Clark, Newbern and Messrs. Nc
Swain, Hearn, Erwin, Wilson, Ellis,
Johnson, Young, Heifgers, Hill,
Cliff, Weems, Johnston, Hough and
Purkins
Madams ". D. CoIe, Sr., and w. D.
Cole, Jr., entertained the three sew
ing circles and the Musical Club at
the charming home Of the latter on
Prince street yesterday afternoon.
More than 80 guests were present
and delicious luncheon in two cours-
es was served. Those who assisted in
receiving and caring for the guests
were: Madams B. L. Hartop, R. T.
Cole, w. S. Hammer, G. H. Burr, j.
NJ. Lyon, G. W. A. Wilson, ]. R.
Piercey, W. H. Smith, s. E. Ander-
son, F. E. Robins and Misses Laura
Harton, Mabel Legg and Irma Will
kins.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-03-13

B. T. Deal has returned from st.
Louis.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-01-31
The Horoscope

What the Ferris wheel was to the
Chicago exposition. and the Eifle
Tower was to the Paris exposition.
as an advertising feature the "Aere-
scope" a wonderful and novel con-
trivance that will raise passengers
to an elevation of 268 feet, which
is four feet higher than the eleva-
tion reached by the Ferris Wheel.
promises to add to the attractive
ness Of the 1915 Worlds Fair.
The "Aeroscope" cons lists of crane
arms 24O feet in length mounted on
at over so feet high. The crane
arms are made up of two parallel
rivited trusses. The short arm is
20 feet long and carries counter
weight to balance the weight OF the
long, or 200 foot arm. which carries
the cage for passengers. The cage
is double-decked and the operator
who controls it is located in the
center Of the upper deck.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-01-31
Introduces four Bills

Representative Capron introduced
four bills in the state legislature
last week. three of them OF local
moment. and the other applying
throughout the state.
House Joint Memorial, No. 80,
reads:
We, your memorialists, the Sen
ate and House of Representatives
of the State of Washington in legis-
lative session assembled Tin the thir-
teenth reg liar session. represent
and pray as follows:
Whereas. During the interim be-
tween the years 1859 and 1877 Uni
ted States troops were stationed on
the island of San Juan, State of
Washington; that several OF the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-01-31
Game Fund Law Opposed

Editor Islander: In a recent issue
Of one Of the Seattle papers MOTTO
ed that our representative at Olym-
pia had introduced a bill authoriz-
ing the county commissioners of
this county to transfer the moneys
in the Game Protection Fund to the
Road and Bridge Fund.
There may be some method in
this Madness" but being half Eng
lish it is naturally hard for me to
see the Ioint Of a joke, and I GER
tainly cannot see this one. One
thing, however, is clear. even to
me. and that is that if this thing
is allowed to go through the joke
will be on the sportsmen of San
Juan county.
The Game Protection Fund is
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-01-31
better price for my produce" sal d

better price for my produce" sal q
the protected manufacturer.
Revise it any way you like, SO
long as you cut off none of my pro-
fits," said the monopolist.
"Revise it so as not to offend any
of the people who make campaign
contributions" asid the politician.
'Revise it according to the judg-
ment Of experts who have studied
it" said the college professor.
Don't let experts have hand in
it. whatever you do" admonished
the practical" man.
Revise it in such way as not
to hurt business. 'said the business
man.
"Revise it upward. It's too low"
said the stand-patter.
Revise it downward. It's too
high" said the Democrat"
"Abolish it, said the Free Trad
er.
Gentlemen, said the newIy-elect-
ed President, 81 have heard your
pleasure in the matter of the Tariff.
Anybody wishing my job for the
next four years may have it. p
Brooklyn Times.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-01-31

unlike any other fund d-not al
extra load on the already "over
burdened Taxpayers" but simply
(mCre or less) voluntary contri
button by the sportsmen of the
county, to be used for the protec-
ton and propagation of the game
and in paying the salaries of the
game wardens. etc.
No one is made, or even asked
to contribute to this fund unless he
wants to, so that it works no hard
ship on anyone, and as it is not
in a true sense, a county fund,
cannot see why the county commits
sioners, or anyone else, should tbe
authorized to juggle it to suit
themselves. as has been done two
or three times in this county al.
ready. This fund belongs to the
sportsmen, and if it bothers any
person in the county to see it Flying
idle," as a certain lty said OF it
to me recently, why not call meet
ing Of the sportsmen of the county
who are alone concerned, and find
out their pleasure in the matter,
instead of saying eve" will do thus
and so with it.
Personally / am not a taxpayer
or property owner in this county at
the present time, and am not even
a native born American citizen, so
do not usually 4'butt in" on ques-
tions of this kind. But as have
lived in San Juan county. on and
off. for the past 20 years and have
been taxpayer and property own
er most of that time. lin fact, some
one or more Of my family have
owned property and paid taxes in
this county continuously for the past
"a years and still own 20 acres on
Orcas island.) and as ! make my
living in Friday Harbor and spend
my money here my principle being
never to purchase anything outside
Of the county that / can get in it.
(which is more than some of our
chronic howlers do) ! feel that my
interests are here and that ! at least
have q right to express my opinions.
am just as much interested in this
matter as anyone else and my year.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-01-31

ly contribution Of 81 90 to this fund
is just as large as any other persons
contribution.
This idle" fund which seems to
bother some persons so much might
be put to good use by purchasing
some grouse and stocking the ISL
ands. Even the rankest crank could
have no objection to these harmless
birds. as they do not destroy crops,
as the pheasants are accused Of
doing, but live in the thickets.
They are fine game birds, and
would be a valuable asset to our
county.
Another thing we might use some
of this ''idle" fund for would be in
stocking our lakes with fish. as
Whatcom county has just done.
Bass or catfish would thrive in
Sportsman lake. and the Orcas ISL
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-01-31

soldiers died and were buried there
in a blrying ground during that
period; that said burying ground
has been entirely neglected. with
fences falling down and stock run
ming over the graves;
Therefore, be it resolved by the
Senate and House of the State of
Washington, That the Congress of
the United States be requested to
make such an appropriation as is
necessary to reclaim such graveyard.
fence it properly and keep it in re-
pair.
This is in line with the suggestion
in last weeks Islander from George
Hazard, and it is hoped may bear
fruit.
House bill, No. 103 is:
An Act. Granting the county
commissioners the authority to fix
and impose a license on the owners
of dogs. providing for the manner
uf collecting the same, creating a
dog license fund. designating the
purposes for which said fund shall
be used. providing for re imbursing
the owners Of sheep and angora
goats for damages done by dogs,
and authorizing the transferring of
said fund 20 the road and bridg e
fund.
House Bill, No. 1O4, is
An Act. Amending section 5
chapter Al. Session Laws of 1911 j.
providing for the immediate care
and treatment of injured workmen
and relating to workmen under
twenty-one years of age.
House Bill. No. 1O5, reads as fol-
lows:
That whenever it shall appear to
the board of county commissioners
Of San Juan county that q sum OF
money remains in the game fund OF
said county in excess Of the amount
required to protect and propagate
game animals, then and IN tnat
event. the said board Of county COM
missioners shall be, and they hereby
are, authorized to order the county
treasurer Of said county to trans1er
such excess amount Of money from