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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-17
Today All Western Kansas Fights
LOng-Legged Pest.
ARE USING POISON BRAN-MAsH
County Commissioners Back of the
Organized Fight to Save Crops
Distribute the Dope
Free.

Dodge City, July 14.-About one
thousand Ford county farmers were
up early this morning, each armed
with fifty to one hundred pounds
of poisoned brain, fighting the grass
hoppers that have done so much
crop damage in this county the last
three weeks. For lack of better
name, the insect poison is p'opu-
larly referred to as "grasshopper
DOPE" a mixture of paris green and
bran, the result of several years.
experiments carried on by the agri-
cultural. school and entomologists of
Kansas.
Early last week the county COM
missioners of Ford county author
lied the respective trustees of town
ships over the county to distribute
a small quantity of the grasshopper
poison to every farmer in the whole
county who would avail himself of
the opportunity to make the expert
ment. Monday, July IA, was ap-
pointed to be the day on which an
organized fight against uhe pest
should be begun.
Great Bend, July 14.-Hay grow
ers here have begun the use of
poisoned bran mash to exterminate
grasshoppers in an alfalfa field
north Of town and yesterday sent
out 500 pounds of bran. oranges.
lemons, arsenic, paris green and
syrup. The proportion of poison
used is one pound to 100 pounds
of the bran. They mix the ingred-
tents, then drive over the field in
q wagon, scattering It broadcast,
taking care to throw IT where horses
or cattle will not get it in such
quantities as to prove dangerous.
Many districts are affected SER
iously BY the hoppers in this part .
Of the county. There are some
places. where the pest do not seem
to have done eny damage and some
whore they have taken everything
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-17
WHITE SLAYER WILL BE
TRIED IN NOVEMBER

Junction City. July 16.-M. Soule,
charged with white slavery, waived
preliminary hearing before U. s.
Commissioner Chase yesterday and
was bound over to the November
term Of the grand jury at Fort
Scott. His bond was $4,000. which
he has not been able to furnish. The
Geary county Jail was designated as
his place Of confinement.
soula was arrested at concordia
two weeks ago on 3 warrant sworn
out by United States Attorney Rob
ertsOn Of Topeka. It Is alleged that
soule took an Is-year-old girl to
Kansas City with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-17
ROBBERS TUNNELED IN
ATTEMPT TO ENTER RANK

Coffeyville, July 16.-Yeggmen
attempted to rob the Citizens state
bank of Delaware. Ok. about sixteen
miles south Of here at / o'clock this
morning. They tunneled through
the brick wall of an adjoining store
into the bank. One charge OF nitro
glycerine wrecked the vault.
The expolIson aroused the town.
The robbers escaped but without
getting any money. They are still
e large
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-17

dens are being ruined, while the
long dry weather threatens short
age of water and pasturage.
In Topeka no rain has fallen for
fourteen days. This is the second
time in history that this section Of
Kansas has not had even trace Of
rain for two weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-17

Aiunal v1nlE a0.an0.qa Ahnn.h HAhsAs. W. ssls
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-17

There will be vim and enthusiasm Saturday
than there the first day of the SALE 1t simply
of the people knowing about the great merchan-
disc
Prices almost shamefully reduced.
To those of you who here last Saturday urge
YOU come again this Saturday. You'll be agreeably
surprised.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
CORN-LEAF BEETLE
IS REPORTED ACTIVE

Little Rock, May 16.-According to
the Bureau of Entomology of the U.
IS. department of agriculture, the
southern corn-leaf beetle has been dis
covered in Arkansas.
"This insect" writes f. Nj. Webster,
investigator, "breaks out spasmodical-
ly in various parts of the country, Of
ten totally destroying hundreds of
acres of corn but not, to our knowl-
edge, occurring two years in success
sion in destructive abundance in the
same locality. We have been carrying
on Investigations of this species for a
number of years land are quite anx-
ious to learn of the occurrence of a
destructive outbreak so that we may
complete our Investigations and find
out the best methods of preventing its
ravages."
| The pest has been reported. on the
lrm of j. w. Lindley at Kenyon,
Jackson county, and Mr.. Webster ad-
vises that E. O. C.. Kelley, investiga-
tor at Wellington, Kan, will make a
personal investigation. Mr.. Lindley
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
PRACTICE SCHOOL
A BOON TO CITY
AID TO PUBLIC SCHOOL
NEW FEATURE OF STATE NOR
NAL WILL BE WORTH
MUCH LOCALLY.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Perhaps few Conway people realize
the benefits that will be derived local
ly from the State NormaPs practice
school," work on the building for
which has just begun.
Since the inception of the institu-
ton it has been planned to conduct
such a school as part of the curric-
ulum of the Normal, the idea being
that the art of primary teaching
could be more successfully impaired
to the Normal students by actual dem
onstration than by textbooks alone,
but until this year no appropriation
to carry on the work has been avail
able. During the summer terms an
attempt has been made to conduct a
practice school, but it has been seri-
ously hampered for lack of building
and equipment.
At last, however, the construction of
a model school building has begun on
the Normal campus; one of the most
efficient primary teachers in the state
has been secured, and regular work
in the practice will begin with the
opening of the session next fall.
According to Pres. ]. J. Doyne, it
is planned to teach the first seven
grades. In each of these seven grades
about ten pupils will be selected
among Conway children, and will be
given an opportunity to receive the
most skilful and modern training un-
der conditions as nearly perfect as it
is possible to make them. Besides the
regular textbook work, there will be
classes in the various branches Of do
mestic science, such as cooking, needle
work and housekeeping, and in man
ual training.
The pupils who are selected for the
practice school will be fortunate, but
those who must continue to attend the
public school will also be benefited, be-
cause the removal of about 70 children
from the overcrowded grades of the
public school will make it possible for
better and more efficient work to be
done in that institution.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22

reported the pest to Commissioner Of
Page as follows, and Mr..
Page took it up with the department:
"Our neighborhood is very much
alarmed over what is known here as
wire worms. They made their appear
anee here eight or ten years ago, but
did little harm until two years ago. l
lost about so acres of cotton last year,
cannot tell how much ! will lose this
year, as they are more numerous than
ever before. There must be something
done and done quickly or the agricul-
tural interests of my neighborhood
will be ruined.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
PREVENTS CHANCE
OF MOB VIOLENCE
SHERIFF MOVES NEGROES
SEVEN PRISONERS QUIETLY
TAKEN TO PENITENTIARY
FOR SAFEKEEPING.
from Tuesdays Daily

From Tuesdays Daily
Keeping secret his plans until the
last moment, Sheriff j. S. johnson last
night removed the seven negroes held
in the Faulkner county jail on charges
of assault and white slavery to the
penitentiary at Little Rock for safe
keeping.
The officer took this action as a pre-
cautiOnary measure against the posi-
bility of mob violence. The examining
trial of the negroes before Justice of
the Peace G. NJ. Easterwood is said
to have left little doubt as to the guilt
of all the negroes arrested on the
charges, and when this became known
it caused a renewal of threats of mob
violence. Sheriff johnson said, how
ever, he had intended all along to re-
move the negroes as soon as he coulS
legally do so, but they were not com
mitted to his custody until the exam
lining trials had been held. In order
to avoid the possibility of interference
in his plans, he had stated, however,
that he expected to allow the prison
ers to remain in jail here.
Arrangements were made with Sta
tion Agent J. W. James to hold the
evening train to Little Rock at the
station and the prisoners were not
started from the jail until the train
had reached the depot. Chained to-
gether and guarded by half-dozen
armed deputies, the negroes were
quietly brought down and loaded on
the train, few outsiders knowing
what had been done until the negroes
were we'll on their way toward the
capital city.
Sheriff Johnson was accompanied
by D. Stewart, C. O. Payne and R. G.
Bruce.
Circuit Clerk J. H. Hartje this
morning received from Circuit Judge
Eugene Landlord the formal order for
the special term Of the Faulkner cir
cult court, which will be convened
here on Monday, June 2, for the trial
of the cases. The clerk is instructed
to issue venires for the summoning of
special grand and petit juries to serve
during the session.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
VOTE AGAINST
SUPERINTENDENT
SCHOOL ELECTION RESULT
LESS THAN 100 VOTES CAST IN
CONWAY DISTRICT ON LAST
SATURDAY.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily
County supervision of schools seems
to have been overwhelmingly defeated
in Faulkner county at Saturdays
school election, judging from scatter
ing returns received today in the office
of County Clerk J. A. Lea. In six or
eight districts reporting the vote
against the proposition was almost
unanimous, while in the Conway spe-
cial district, where it was expected
that superintendency would receive a
large vote, it carried by margin of
only one.
The lightest vote in many years was
cast in the Conway district, total Of
only 95 being pOlled. There was no
opposition to j. WV. James and J. E,
Little for reelection, and they receiv-
ed the full VOTE No votes were cast
against tax and only two for less than
seven mills. The vote by wards was
as follows:
First Ward-For directors, J. w.
James, SO, j. E. Little, 80; for seven
mill tax, 26; against tax, O; for SUI
pervision, IL; against supervision, 21.
Second Ward-For directors, J. w.
James, "a, j. E. Little, "a; for seven
mill tax, "a; against tax, 0; for super
vision, 12; against supervision, 8.
Third Ward-For directors, j. w.
lanes, 80, J. E. Little, 80; for seven
mill tax, "a; for fve-mill tax, 2;
against tax, o.; for supervision, 21s
against supervision, Is.
Totals-For directors, j. w. James.
95, J. E. Little, 95; for seven-mill tax.
"a; for five-mill tax, 2; against tax, o.
for supervision, As; against supervis-
/ ion, Al.
Out of 21 districts reporting to
County Clerk j. A. Lea up to this aft
ernoon, not one voted in favor of coun-
ty supervision at Saturdays school
election, and in the majority of cases
the vote against the proposition was
Unanimous.
Seventeen of the 21 districts voted
seven-mill tax, three voted five mills
and one voted two and one-half mills,
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
PRES. DOYNE BUSY.

President J. j. Doyne of the State
Normal is one of the busiest men in
the state just at present. Besides his
duties at the Normal, he has accept
ed engagements to deliver commence
metnt addresses for various schools
over the state for almost every day for
two weeks. In addition to this he is
giving editorial supervision to the
special June number of the Arkansas
Teacher, 10000 copies of which are
being printed.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS
HENDRIX PRESIDENCY

For the purpose of informally dis
cussing the matter of filling the va
cancy in the presidency of Hendrix
College, occasioned by the resignation
of DR.. A. C. Millar, Chairman George
w. Donaghey of the board of trustees
came up from Little Rock last night
and held conference with local mem
bers of the committee. Several names
are said to be under consideration by
the committee, but it is not probable
that any announcement as to their
choice will be made until the one Sc
lected his signified his willingness to
accept.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
2 COMMENCEMENT
SERMONSSAMfD DAY
CENTRAL and HICHSCHOOL
CONFLICT IN CLOSING EXER-
CISES FOR FIRST TIME IN
HISTORY OF SCHOOLS.
-orn Tuesdays Daily.

For the first time in the history of
COnWay;s educational institutions
there will be a conflict in the COM
mencement exercises of two of the
schools. Commencement sermons for
both Central and the Conway high
school will be delivered next Sunday,
May 25. While the sermons will be
delivered at different hours, that for
the high school VIII occur at the same
time as the annual missionary sermon
of Central College.
The baccalaureate sermon for Cen
trail College will be delivered at the
First Baptist church Sunday at II
o'clock a. M, by DR.. B. B. Bailey of
Texarkana. At 8 o'clock p. M, the
annual missionary sermon will be de-
ivered at the same place by Rev. O..
j. Wade of Little Rock
Dr.. George H. Steen, pastor of the
Conway Presbyterian church, will de-
liver the annual commencement SER
mon for the Conway high school at
the Methodist church at 8 o'clock Sun
day evening.
A concert will be given next Friday
evening by the pupils of the public
school, in the public school auditorium.
All of the grades except the tenth and
eleventh Will take part in the concert.
The address to the graduating class
will be delivered in the auditorium
Friday evening, May 80, by Prof. c. j..
Greene of Hendrix College.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
SPECIAL Term TO
CONVENE JUNE Z
cant BE HELD EARLIER
JUDGE LANKFORD FINDS TO
BEGIN COURT NEXT MONDAY
WOULD BE ILLEGAL.
From Fridays Daily

From Fridays Daily
A special term of the Faulkner cir
cult court will be held in Conway ON
Monday, June 2, for the purpose of
trying the cases of the negroes con-
fined in the county jail on charges of
violations Of the white slave and age
of consent laws, according to an
nouncement made by Circuit Judge
Eugene Lankford over the long dis
tance telephone last night.
When his attention was first called
to the matter by County Judge j. w..
Holt, Judge Lankford agreed to call
a special session of the court for Mon
day, May 10, but further investiga-
ton showed that a term held at this
time would be illegal and convictions
secured at this time could not be sus-
tained.
Judge Landlord called up Sheriff j..
S. johnson last night and explained
why the special term would have to be
deferred until June g. The law pro-
vides, the judge stated, that 10 days
notice must be given to hold a special
session, and that such a session can
not be held within 10 days Of any reg
ular term of court in the district Ten
days notice would bring the time up
to less than 10 days before the Ar
kansas county circuit court is due to
convene at Dewitt, the regular session
opening at that place on Monday,
May 26.
Judge Landlord promised, however,
that the notice of the special session
will be issued at once, and that he
would conclude the regular term at De
Witt within one week, permitting the
court and the prosecuting attorney to
come to Conway on June 2.
Sheriff johnson states that the
judge suggested taking the negroes to
Little Rock for safe-keeping in the
meantime, but the sheriff assured
Judge Lankford that all talk of mob
violence had subsided, and he thought
there was no further danger of an out
break.
Another arrest in the case was made
this morning, when Rob Smith, negro
janitor of the Grand theater, was jail
ed. His name and description were
given the officers by the prosecuting
witness this morning
A petition asking Governor Futrell
to offer reward of 500 for the ar
rest of Robert Threet, was sent down
by last nights mail, and it is believed
the governor will issue a proclamation
offering the reward today. Citizens
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The marriage of Edward G. Reid
matten of Conway to Miss Theodore
Dehmer of Little Rock was solemniz-
ed at st. Edwards Catholic church in
Little Rock this morning at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Reclamation is the son of Mrs.
Mary Reclamation of this city and has
been a valued employe of the Log
Cabin Democrat for several years.
His bride is the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Theo. Dehmer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reclamation left Immediately af-
ter the ceremony for Hot Springs,
where they will remain week before
returning to Conway to make their
home.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
GIRLS HfROISM
AVfRTS TRADCEDY
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The courage and quick wit of Miss
Leona Prothro probably saved the
lives of her parents and herself this
morning. ]. H. Prothro, his wife and
Miss Prothro were attempting to
cross the railroad ahead of the west
bound passenger train at the North
street crossing at 10 o'clock, when the
horse became frightened at a hand
car and stopped dead still, with the
buggy across the main track. The
train was approaching rapidly, and
when the engine was only a few yards
away, the young lady jumped out,
caught the bride and literally dragged
the horse and vehicle out of danger.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
URGES FARMERS
TO TRY ALFALFA
JOHN Il. PAGES LETTER
SAYS THEY WILL FIND 1T TO
BE A MOST PROFITABLE
CROP.

Little Rock, May 19-State Com
missioner of Agriculture John H.
Page believes in alfalfa. In his week
ly letters to the farmers of Arkansas,
issued yesterday, he urges the raising
of more alfalfa as hay crop. The
commissioner says:
Il hope to see the farmers of Ar
kansas raise more alfalfa. The value
of alfalfa as a hay crop and as soil
builder has become well established by
this time. Mny farmers are growing
it proftably. There are many in
stances in all parts of the state. Yet
many farmers hesitate to grow alfalfa
for fear that it will not grow on their
farm. Do not hesitate nor delay; if
you are not growing it, prepare to put
in an acre or two this fall.
II say prepare, for now is the time
to begin your preparations. Of course
there is always more or less prelimi-
nary talk, but let us assume that the
preliminary talking has already been
DONE Now is the time to begin actual
preparations for sowing seed next fall.
Set apart the land you want to sow to
alfalfa, and prepare it well. See that
it is we'll broken. Then disc and roll
and then disc again. Pulverize thor
oughly and kill out every bit of vege-
talon. Then plant to cowpeas. Sow
thick and try to get good stand.
'If weeds grow among the pea vines
do not allow them to seed, but go
among the pea vines and pull or cut
the weeds. When the peas are ready
for hay, cut them and cure them. You
may let a second growth come if you
like, but be sure to watch the weeds
and grass. Keep them cut so none
will 90 to seed. In the fall rebreak
your land and disc it. Put it in
splendid fix; make fine seed bed and
pulverize and free from all weeds and
grass. Get the soil in good condition
and ready to plant by the mildle OF
October. Then sow the alfalfa.
"Be sure to take pains in selecting
the seed. Good seed is essential. Be
careful where you buy and have moth
ing but the purest and best. Do not
accept mere guarantee, but investi-
gate where and by whom the seed
were grown. Give them a good trial
If you do not get a good stand do not
be discouraged, but try again next
wear on the same land. 1t may take
the third year sometimes to get good
stand. but when you do get good
stand you will never regret the ef-
ort."
"Do not make the mistake of trying
a new place every year. The first nor
the second effort will not always be
satisfactory in stand, but if you con-
tinue your efforts on the same spot,
YOU will find that eventually the soil
will become inoculated and you will
most likely get a good stand.
"JOHN H. PAGE,
commissioner"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22

in this Office last Thursday. They are
up to their eyes planning for a great
church at Conway, concerning which
community Bishop Hoss said in our
hearing and before the church extern
sion board last week at Dallas that
Conway is the most important center
of Methodism in Arkansas, not forget
ting Little Rock, Fort Smith, Hot
Springs, Texarkana and some other
important places. The Conway peo-
pie will build worthily, as they always
do.-Western Methodist.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
U. d. C. MEETS.

Robert E. Lee chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, met
afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. H. Z. Cureton. After the busl-
ess of the chapter had been disposed
{, Shiloh day was appropriately OBJ
erved with special program. Straw
erries, ice cream and cake were
arved
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

G. f. and Mary A. Hilliard to P. w.
Echlin, lots 3. 4, 13, IA and Is, block
33, Robinson's plan, $3.50.
V. w. Mum to w. A. and M. E.
Gibbon, south half lot 5 and lot 6,
block II, Vaughan's addition, and lot
24S, Bahner & Co.'S map; $500.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22

of Conway yesterday raised $50 as a
supplemental reward for the negro's
arrest.
Two other negroes are also being
sought in connection with the case.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-05-22
CONWAY IMPORTANT
METHODIST CENTER

DR.. F. S. H. Johnston and Rev. +.
R. Steel spent little while with us
Smyrna times., 1913-01-01
F Sale

FAR. uf SO acres. acres in
timber, balance in good clear land.
Nice 8 Room House, fine shade and
water. Large Stable and Granary,
large Implement Shed, Wagon and
Carriage House, Poultry, Meat and
Milk House, all buildings in good
conditions. 31a miles from R. X.
Owner must sell. Price S., 900.
FARM of 100 acres, 90 acres
clear, balance in timber. Good 6
Room House, Stable for 6 Horses
and 8 Cows, Granary, Wagon
Shed, Poultry and Meat House.
Located a miles of Smyrna. Price
$4,5oo.
l have several Town Properties
for investments.
Money on hand to loan on Mort
cages.
Live Stock and Fire Insurance
placed with the best Companies.
Come talk the matter over OF
buying a home with me before pur-
chasing.
II. G. JONES
SMYRNA, DEL
Smyrna times., 1913-01-01
caustio.

'Yes," said the bride of a week,
"Jack tells me everything he knows,
and | tell him everything l know"
"IndeedT" rejoined her ex-rival, who
had been left at the post ''The silence
when you are together must be oppres-
nive."
Smyrna times., 1913-01-01
Very ENCOURAGING.

"Every time I've called on Miss Glib
bleson lately she's been out" COM
planned young Mr.. Fathead. 81 never
seem to have any luck"
"Cheer up answered young Mr..
Nerveen gayly. 'Tll tell you how to
make sure she's at home. Come with
me the next time call. ."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Smyrna times., 1913-01-01
Do Not Have Sore Feet.

An Aliens Foot Ease powder in the foot-bath
gives instant relief to Chilblains and all foot
sches Then for lasting comfort shake Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder in your shoes.
All Druggists, DC
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