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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
Committeeman
MEET SATURDAY
POLITICAL INTEREST HIGH
ELECTION OFFICERS EXPECT
ED TO BE NAMED AT SAT-
URDAY'S MEETING.

Much interest is felt in county Do
litical circles over the meeting of the
Democratic County Central. Commit
tee, which will be held at the court
house in this city next Saturday at
1880 p. m. At this meeting the COM
mittee will fix the time and adopt
rules for the county Democratic pri-
mary election, and present Indications
are that the effort to have the COM
mittee reverse the precedent OF former
Years and select the judges and clerks
at the same meeting will be successful,
those .favoring the plan pointing out
that it would thus save an extra meet.
ing of the committee and be as fair,
for one as for the other candidate.
Tuesday. January 8, seems 70 be the
date. which will in all probability be
decided upon for the county primary,
and the rules, adopted will doubtless
be the same as in previous years. =
The personnel of the central con1T
mittee, which was chosen at the state
primary election in March, 1912, is as
! follows:
Benedict. F. Raney.
: Benton-P. V. Hamilton.
Bristol. H. Lester.
Cadron-Frank Farris treasurer) !,
George Shaw (secretaryl, Dave Stew
art and C. E. Durham.
California;. J. Rowlett.
! Clifton-T. N. Ford.
..Cypress-Lem Scott and G. w.
Jones.
Danley-J. o. Naylor.
Eagles. 4. McHenry.
! East Fork-H. G. Nixon.
| Enola-J. c. Jobe.
Hardin-S. S. Wilson.
Harve-Dr. Tom Mabry.
| Mathews-T. N. Cardin.
Mountain. H. Tackett.
Mt. Yernon-A. Hendrickson.
| Newton-M. E. Connell.
Palarm-J. B. Grady and DR.. T. B.
Snoddy.
! Pierce Creek. F. Martin.
| Union-A. L. Nichols (chairman).
Walker-Dr. w. w. Martin.
Wilson,. J. Fortson.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03

addition. E. NJ. Balmaz, Conway,
Ark, Route No. 4. d6t%
One $3.50 piano, used a little more
than one year, at greatly reduced
price. See us now if you want a
chance at this. S. E. Anderson.
Charles w. Cox, former postmaster
of Conway and now in the United
States revenue service, is visiting at
the home of Col G. w. Bruce in this
city.
STRAYED-One yellow heifer, 5
years old, branded L on right hip.
Reward for return or information
leading to recovery. Latimer Bros,
Vilonia, Ark. 16wtf
Rev. o. E. Goddard has been trans
ferred from the pastorate at Musko.
gee, Okla. church to the First Netho-
dist church at Galveston, Tex, accord
ing to information received here this
morning.
r. A. Reynolds has returned from q
trip over the state in the interest of
the fertilizer company he represents.
He states that he will enter actively
into his campaign for tax assessor
next week.
w. C. Faubion of st. Louis, Mo-, adj
vertising representative of the South
western Telephone and Telegraph Co,
was in the city this morning looking
over the affairs of the local system.
Mr.. Faubion was well impressed with
Conway, and complimented the city
upon the new improvements now un-
der construction.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
day on business.

day on business. s
The roads from Mt. Vernon to Con-
way are very bad in places, and with
more rain and travel will soon be i'm.
possible.
James A. Davis is preparing tn
build a new barn.
Mrs. Warden has rented her farm
to Lester Hatfield and will move with
her two boys soon to their home in
Little Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Landers and Mrs.
Jones and daughters of Quitman visA
ed at Hotel Sanders last week.
Christmas goods are coming in al
ready for Santa Claus to distribute.
Bert Hendrickson and wife last
week bought nice piano through Miss
Minnie Lee Jones for their pretty
daughters Christmas present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

r. c. johnson, %, and Lue Tally,
%, Vilonia. ;
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
RAILROAD LAND SALES.

The following sales of railroad land
have been made during the past few
days by Local Agent w. H. Duncan
VIM. II. Moore, Cleburne, Tex, 80
acres near Greenbrier, $3.50; c. H.
Herring, 40 acres near Damascus,
$3.50; NJ. NJ. Shumate, Greenbrier, 40
acres near Conway, $3.50; Elmore
jackson, 40 acres near Menifee, 1920 (;
T. w. Scott, 80 acres near Cato. 5000.
Mr.. Shumate plans to put in a sawmilI
on the tract bought by him.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
4 Petty Bad Nix Up

often occurs in that old style closed
in plumbing. Those dark closets are
such handy places in which to store
the irons, hammers and things like
that. Sooner or later there is trouble.
Why not have us install a new mod
ern sink in your kitchen. It's cleaner,
healthier and cheaper in the end.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
Ill" DRAMATIC CLUB
WILL PRESENT COMEDY

The dramatic club of Conway High
School will on Friday night, December
10, present comedy in three acts, en-
titled "A Spoiled Darling" the pro-
'ceeds of which will be used by the
Conway School and Civic Club in es-
tablishing domestic science depart
ment at the high school. The enter
tainment will be given in the high
school auditorium, beginning at
o o'clock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
COKER TRIAL FRIDAY.

The trial of Joe Coker, indicted for
murder in the first degree for the kill
ing of DR.. John Harrod of Olmstead,
will begin at Little Rock Friday.
Coker will be represented by r. G..
Bruce and George Shaw of this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
UNION PRAYER SERVICE.

The week Of prayer, being observed
jointly by the home and foreign mis-
sionary societies of the Conway Meth
odist church, is meeting each after
noon in the Epworth League room at
8 O'Clock. Although the weather has
been unfavorable, the attendance and
interest as good.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

c. H. Yancey to z. T. Newberry,
north half northeast, 24,6-13, and
fractional west half northwest, 1875
II; $500. ,
w. H. Hooks to James r. Hooks
north half southeast, 17-4-12, and
southwest northwest, 16-4-12; $1,000
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
Personals

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The Grand for pictures.
D. L. Young is in the capital city
today.
K. L. Saye of Vilonia was in the city
yesterday.
L. S. Dunaway returned to Little
Rock this morning.
DR.. l. N. McCollum went to Little
Rock this afternoon.
There are only Is more shopping
days until Christmas.
Col. G, w. Bruce is spending the
daytin the capital city.
Mrs. H. S. Traylor is shopping in
the City of Roses today. -
William Van valkenburg returned
to Warren this morning.
Mrs. John Erbacher is quite i'll at
her home on Clifton street.
Judge P. H. Prince is transacting
legal business in Little Rock today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Hovis of Cali
fornia township are visiting in Con-
way.
Thomas Grooms has just completed
new cottage in the Anderson ad-
dition.
Plenty of cottonseed meal and hulls
On hand. Telephone 207. W. L. Rob-
ins.-d6t
For Rent-After Jan. /, two store
houses on North Front street. John
Hartley.-60-dtf
December 6, afternoon and night, at
Central College, the Y. w. C. A. ba-
zaar will be held.-d1t
Lost-Bunch of four keys on ring;
one Mosler key Reward for return
to J. r. Piercey.-d3t*
Soft lump coal, screened and free
from slack, S. per ton. z. B. McCul-
loch. Phone 122.-dtf
E. E. Jones, merchant of Mt. Yer
non, after brief illness at the Hines
hotel, is out again today.
"A Fish with a Storage Battery in
its Brain" Patheplay, educational,
will be seen at the Grand tonight.
Mrs. Harry Legg returned to Lit
tie Rock this afternoon, after visit
with Mrs. ]. N. Legg on Robinson
avenue.
G. NJ. Anderson, an Arkansas pro-
tege, will be seen in the leading role
of the feature offering at the Grand
tonight
Rev. D. j. Weems, field editor of the
Western Methodist, arrived this
morning for a visit with his family on
Clifton street.
Don't fail to attend the Y. w. c. A.
bazaar at Central College Saturday
afternoon and night. You viii assist
in worthy cause.-d1t
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Lots
3, 4, 5, 6, Z, 8, 9, 10, block Is, Burns
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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled weather tonight
and Thursday; probably rain.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
DIRECTORS MEET TONIGHT.

The directors of the Faulkner
County Fair Association will meet to-
night in the Office of Manager J. A.
King at 1880 o'clock. Important bust
ness is to be transacted, and all direc-
tors are urged to be present. ,
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-03
GERALD r. WATSON.

Gerald r. Watson, aged three years,
died last night of congestion, at the
home of his parents, near Greenbriek.
Funeral services were held this after
noon. Burial was at Carriers Gene
terv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Sons of N. A. Baker, Maryland
Farmer, Witness Tragedy
Caused by jealousy.

Salisbury, Nd, July 5.-Presuma bly,
frenzied by jealousy. excited by a
gypsys warning that a dark men who
often passed that way would take his
wife from him, Nelson A Baker, a
well-to-do farmer living about two
miles from Pittsville, blew off tho
head Of his spouse, Mrs Annie Baker,
with shotgun in the presence of his
children. Then the latter. fearful that
he would also kill them in his MUIR
derous fury. sought safety in flight,
and neghbor. coming along In a
wagon. WAS attracted by the shot.
Baker walked out into the open field
a short distance from the house,
dropped on one knee. extracted the
empty shell from the gun. put in a
loaded one and blew out his own
brains. Part of the mans head was
torn away by the charge. In both in
stances death was instantaneous.
The youngest son, Frank, aged ten
years. was standing beside his father
in the kitchen door when he shot the
mother. while the four older boys,
ranging in age from twelve 10 twenty
years, were making ready a large
lunch basket, which the family were
packing 10 take with them on an out
ing 10 Ocean City.
Frank declared that no angry words
passed between the parents. and that
when his father ieveied the gun at his
mother he thought the parent was only
joking The mother was washing her
hands and face, preparing to dress and
stood with her side toward the hus-
band.
Papa opened the kitchen door about
o'clock" said the little fellow, "and
asked:
What are you going to do about
IT, Annie?'
oh. Nelse" mamma said
Before she could say anything more
he pointed the gun at her.
thought he was playing with her
and II was just fun. for we were going
on picnic but he shot the gun, and
mamma fell down on the floor. Papa
turned toward me. I was afraid he
might want to shoot me like he did
mamma; and ran away. l hollered to
Father didn't say n word when
ran away. but ran out on the porch.
My brothers were there. but they ran
away. too. ! don't know what hap
pened after that"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
LIGHTNING BOLT
HITS STREET CAR
Conductor Thrown From CLAY
Street Car by Flash During
Electrical Storm.

During the electrical storm that
struck the city last night, a bolt of
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany at Twenty sixth and Broad
Streets and after Knocking the CON
ductor from the runningboard passed
On into the rails without doing further
damage; The conductor, unhurt by the
electricity, injured his leg in the fall
TO the street. His wound was not OF
any consequence. however, and after
recovering from his shock the car was
continued on its run.
car badly frightened the handful OF
passengers. but gave them no more
than slight electrical shock The
passage OF the bolt was SO rapid that
aboard could move. Passengers scram
bled pell-mell from the car to the as
distance OF the conductor, who was
lying on the ground
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CLERKS AT DESKS
FOR HALF A DAY
President and All Of Cabinet,
Except Secretary Wilson,
Out of the CITY.

Washington. July 6.-Despite the
fact that the clerks in the ten govern
ment departments were denieT fun
holiday to-day, the President and ali
but one or the department heads were
out OF tho city to-day. Nico-prcsi-
dent Marshall was In the city FOR a
few hours. leaving early this after
noon Secretary Wilson, OF the De-
partmcnt of Labor, was the only Cabi-
net m.Snber here. Secretary Bryan, of
the State Department. left early for
the Rappahannock Valley. Virginia.
where hc Is to spend the Weekend.
President Wilson IS at his summer
home, near Cornish y. ii. Secretary
McAdoo. OF the Treasury, is out of the
city. but IT is not announced where
he is.
Other members OF the cabinet are at
The places named telow:
Secretary Garrison, or the War Do
rarth'ent. at Srrlng Lake. n. j.
Attorney General McRcynolds, In
New York
Postmas,erGe Burlcson. at
Cape May. y. j.
Secretary Daniels. Of tho Navy De-
partmenl, at Ralaigh, \. G.
Secretary Lane, Of tho Interior Do
partInent. at Old Point Comfort Va.
Secretary Houston, of the Depart
mcnt of Agriculture, at Martins Vine
Is.
Secretary Redheld. of the Depart
m.nt II Commerce, at Blue Ridge sum
nit.
Close mt O'Clock.
All the government departments
closed at o'clock this afternoon. The
departments viii be closed half day
Saturdays during July. August and
September.
Several Of the departments closed at
! o'clock last Saturday and thereby
gave their employees an extra half day
holiday, bu' to-daya closing marks the
first general Saturday half holiday.
Although government clerks would
have liked TO have the entire day as q
holiday. such as Is the case in a large
percentage OF the business establish
ments OF tho city. they are glad. never
thc!css Of the o'clock closing to- day.
After conference between the Prcsl-
dent and the department heads II was
deemed inadVisablc TO close the depart
mcnts entirely to-day, because OF the
press Of business. and accordingly
Uncle Sans employees had to come back
10 their desks and work for Il period Of
four hours
These four hours OF work have pre-
vented the government clerks from
having a three-day holiday. and while
the refusal OF The President and his
Cabinet TO close the departments to-
day has not greatly disappointed many
employees, ~ has been source OF grea,
sorrow TO those who desired to leave
the city for a three-day trip.
Many government clerks took their
families TO nearby water and noun
tain resorts Thuvday night for a
three day outing. The bread winners
OF the family returned to Washington
this morning IN ;.rne 10 be AT their
desks at II o'clock. and this afternoon
again left the etty
This morning found tho working
forces OF some government Offices de-
pleted as many c!erks got OF" to-day
and had their absence chalked up
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! MAKING BATTLE
FOR BETTER RATES
Especial to The Times-Dispstch

ISHtTIH1 70 TIC Tlmes- Dispatch.
Asheville, ~ c.. July 5.-With the
avowed intention Of making n fight for
better freight rates on lumber and
lumber products In Western North
carolina. about forty leading lumber
western counties OF the State met at
the Langren Hotel yesterday and or
ganiZed the Western Carolina Lumber
and Timber Association. A constitu-
tion and bylaws were adopted and ON
GERS were elected. w. O.. Riddick. of
the Azaleo Woodworking Company. OF
AZnlea. was elected president OF the
new organizations: A. G. Dickey. OF
Dlckey. & Campbell Company, Incor-
porated, OF BLACK Mountain. was elect
ed vlcc-prestdent; w. b. McEwcn, OF
the Given Lumber Company, OF Ashe-
vile. was elected treasurer The ok
ecutive committee Is composed of the
ray. .Asheville; w N. Cooper, Asheville:
~ j. Warren. Asheville; G. X. Belts,
Stackhouse. II. p. Johnson, Asheville !;
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CAMP IS DESERTED,
AND VETERANS ARE:
HURRY|NG HOME
(Continued From Flrst Page.l


placed on the pedestal already erected
by Virginia on Seminary Ridge to re-
ceive 1t. The forms of the two great
commanders on the battlefield OF
other while time endures. Behind us
a little way, at the clump OF trees. Is
a monument which marks the high
tide of the war on this field This
grand celebration OF she attteth ami
versary of tho battle of Gettysburg
marks Il high tide OF peace between the
North and South which shall never
recede while Americans love liberty
and the Union
The cornerstone ot monument
will be laid on Putin Bay Island in
commemoration of the centennipFs or
Perry's victory over the British S.ssi
on Lake Erie.
Such monuments possess an edu\
tpnal value which cannot be measurt
by what they cost They teach the
young Americans to believe that we
can have no fears for the future or
our country.
should not q peace monument be
raised on this battlefield OF Gettys-
burg; monument in conlmemoration
of this Union between tho soldiers
who fought for different principles ana
fought bravely from 1851 10 1S65 by
and through which has been forever
established that this nation under
God shall not perish.
I'VE should highly resolve TO do all
that in us lies to influence the Con-
gress and the State 10 erect a peace
monument, which shall be higher ans
grander than any other now here or
hereafter erected on the battlefield OF
Gettysburg.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
ELI1s GATHER AT ROCHESTER,.
Charles A. White. Of Chicago.

Doomed for Grand Treasurer
Rochester, N. Y, July 5.-The first
big delegation of Elks to reach Roches-
ter for the forty-ninth annual grand
lodge session, which will convene here
Monday, arrived this morning from
Chicago. The Elks came on the white
Special" bringing Charles a. White
Der of Illinois boosters and Western
Elks, who are here to further Mr.
Whites interests as a candidate for
grand treasurer
A small delegation from Denver came
yesterday and launched a boom for
Denver's claim for the 1914 convention.
The convention Will last six days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
SEE MOTHERS MURDER
AND FATHERS SUICIDE

against their annual leave BY getting
excused for today they were enabled
10 take a three-day holiday at the cost
OF one Of their regular annual vaca-
ton days. for all clerks who got on
for the four hours to-day were charged
with an entire working day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Hospital Attendant Murdered,

Charles Wildly. a young attendant at
the Mohansic State Hospital here, was
found murdered in his bed yesterday.
mates Of the institution Wildy's room
was, entered duringethe night and his
skull was crushed, apparently by a
heavy, sharp pointed weapon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
BRYAN TO SPEAK
AT ASHEV WILL

Asheville. y. C. July 5.--Accepung an In
viiation 10 deliver the principal address Al,
me opening OF the new 81. 6oi. 800 hotel. the
Grove Park Inn erected here by the e w
Grove estate. william Jennings Bryan. Sec
FethTy OF state wired to-day 10 the effect
that ne would arrive IN Asheville Saturday
July -. the date OF the opening. Senator
Luxe Lea, OF Tennessee. VIII follow Secretary
Ihe Secretary Of state VIII be introduced by
Governor Craig.
on Sunday. July 10, Secretary Bryan Will
speak at HendersonviIle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
VOTE ON CAUCUS
PLEDGE DELAYED
BY OPPOSITION
CONTINUED From First Page)

instance, mica, which is manufactured
in North Carolina, Is taxed higher than
in the present law, and coal tar dyes,
which are manufactured in Mr. Harri-
sons district in New York. are we'll
taken care Of"
Senator Smoot said that while he had
not consulted yet with the other Re-
publican members of the Finance Com
mittee. no did not think they would
attempt to make an extended report on
the tariff bill. but would contine them
selves TO n brief adverse report.
Senator La Toilette. II is understood,
VIII not present an entire substitute
tariff bill, as was at first supposed but
he Will coniine himself to Il number OF
the schedules and will cxemplify his
ideas OF the tariff in these
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06

New Orleans, La, July 5.-Less than
$1,000 was obtained by the robbers
who held up the Illinois Central south
bound train near Tallahatchie, Miss
early Friday, according to G.. F. Nosler
general agent Of the American EN-
press Company in this city, who said
to-day that the money in the wrecked
safe had been checked up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Boy Badly Injured.

Especial 10 The Times Dspatchl
Asheville, y. c., july 6.--Ralph the four
year-old son OF NJ Hendrix. the proprietor
OF the British Wooden Mills store on South
Main street, was seriously injured yester-
DAY afternoon In front OF his fathers place
OF business when he run down by
street car. His skull was fractured and he
Was otherwise severely injured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06

Harry Campbell. Andrews; Louis Carr,
Pisgah Forest; Charles E. Quinlan.
Lakewood.
The object OF the organization. as
set forth in the constitution. is the
promotion Of the welfare and inter-
ests and the protection Of all the mem
hers Of the. organization against unfair
dealings OF all kinds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
administrators Jaotiee

!, - - ~,.--. = >-S.~->~>r>>e
tfatrix OF tho estate OF Miss Nellie M
Dolan, l hereby notify all persons
having claims against said estate to
present same for payment; and those
and settle.
MRS ANNIE q. McaRAw. N
1895 West Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Weston Renche. Decot,,r

DECATUR, Ind, July 5.-Edward Pay
on his walk from New York to Mime
apolis. Will spend Sunday In this CITY.
One of his feet is giving him trouble,
and he had to stop at Wren. O., ten
rest to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Dihihenn Rotifes.
The Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company
Richmond. Va. June 81

Richmond. Va. June 90, 1913.
D1V1DEND.-TIlE DIRECTORS OF
this company have declared a semi
annual dividend of i've per cent
t$l.25 per share, and free from taxi,
payable July LIST next. TO stockhold-
ers OF record June 90, 1913
Transfer books closed from this
date to July 18th. inclusive. Dlvi-
dend Will be mailed to stockholders.
Changes OF address should be noti-
fled the company.
WIN. II MCCARTHY. SECRETARY.
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co.
Office OF tha Tran sura,.

Wilmington, ~ c.. June IS, 1918.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Company
has declared a dividend OF three and
one-half per cent on the common
capital stock OF that company. nav
able at the office OF the treasurer, at
Wiim!ngton \, e, on and after July
June 10. 1913. The transfer books
are closed from the 10th day OF June.
1913. to the 18th day of July. 1913.
both inclusive.
JAMES F.. POST,
Treasurer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06

HAVE PAID OUR STOCKHOLDERS
SIPS in dividends for each 800 in
vested; 81 dividends paid Save 81
20 $40 regularly and receive 500 to
Investments. COMMERCIAL GUAR
ANTEE CO. Bankers. % North Ninth