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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
DON'T LAY BY"
CORN TOO EARLY
By L. A. Markham.

Many farmers, | find, are planning,
even now, to lay by corn very soon in
order to get it out q the way of the
cotton. Is this good practice? Is it
sanctioned by the experience and meth
DDS of our best FARMERS and leading
agriculturists?
Without presuming TO say at just
what stage corn should be laid by, it
is quite safe to assert that most of us
quit cultivating too early. There are
at least two good reasons why cult
walton should, in majority of cases,
be continued till later date One is
that it is necessary to prevent the
growth of weeds and grass. Often the
corn is severely injured by this noX-
ious growth; and the average corn
field is simply nursery for the propa-
cation of grass seeds to give trouble
to the cotton or other crops the next
year The other, and even more i'm
portant reason, is that it is necessary
to conserve the moisture of the SOIL
Corn requires a great deal of water,
especially at fruitine time Yet how
often where corn has been laid by
early do we see the ground baked and
dry in the hot weather following rains,
allowing the moisture so much needed
by the fruiting corn to escape into the
atmosphere. But even where there has
been no rain and the ground is cover
ed by mulch this needs to be stirred
every eight or 10 days, for the capil-
larry action of the soil moisture will
render a mulch porous in that length
Of time.
| The civilizations should be continued
at least till the corn is tasseling. They
should be very shallow, however-just
deep enough to nicely mulch and pull
verize, say two inches of the surface.
This can be done with harrows, spring
tooth cultivators or similar imple-
ments.
| In contending for prolOngation of
the cultivating season of corn, we are
supported by the example of our best
corn-growers, south as we'll as north,
and by carefully conducted scientific
Experiments in this state. In expert
ments on the Mena sub-station in 1912,
Prof. Lassiter, by giving one extra cul-
tivation to part of his corn, increas-
ed the yield sufficiently to pay several
times for the work. have not the ex-
act figures before me, but where it was
not given, all other conditions being
the same in both cases, was certainly
more than 10 bushels to the acre. Prof.
Lassiter Of Fayetteville can supply ex-
act information.
Try an extra cultivation or two this
year.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
TAX COMMISSIONERS
AIDING ASSESSORS

Little Rock, June 19.-The Tax
Commissioners are covering the state
thoroughly during the assessment sea-
son for the purpose of aiding the as
SCISSORS in getting all the property of
the state upon a so per cent basis. Mr..
Gates has during the last two weeks
visited all the counties of Southeast
Arkansas requiring attention, and Mr..
Martineau has visited Benton, Wash
lngton and other counties in North
west Arkansas. Judge Brown will 20
out next week.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26

hours. 1t was feared for while the
injury would prove fatal, but the COY
is reported better today and will prob
ably recover.
The robbery occurred near the Oil
mill on Mill street about 10 O'Clock
Sunday night. Young Snow says as
he approached dark corner man
with his face masked with handker-
chief suddenly stepped out, threw e
pistol in his face and demanded ms
money. AS it happened the boy had
only 25 cents in his pocket and the
highwayman took the coin and allow
ed him to go.
The more serious misfortune &C.
CURED yesterday, when Snow was
blowing at the Conway Strawberry
Co.'S farm. He was bending over to
shorten the traces attached to the i'm
plement, when the horse kicked with
terrific force, the hoof striking the boy
on the lower left side. He fell over as
if he had been killed and did not re-
gain consciousness until last night.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
f. |. SMITH TO run
AGAIN FOR JUDGE

Elias l.. Smith of Walker township
announced while in the city yesterday
that he would again be a candidate
for county judge when the next Demo-
cratic county primary is held. 81
came out too late to win the last time"
said Mr.. Smith, $50 / am announcing
in plenty of time this year." Mr..
Smith did not enter the race until
three weeks before the election was
held in 1912, but received very
creditable vote, being defeated by j..
W. Holt.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
CITY BEAUTIFUL
TO ELECT OFFICERS

The City Beautiful Association will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Sam He'll
gers tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock for the purpose of electing Off
GERS and discussing plans for the next
year.
A report of the past year by the
president, Mrs. G. H. Burr, will APP
pear in the Log Cabin Democrat to-
morrow.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
s. !. A. PICNIC AT
GUY SATURDAY

A picnic for school benefit will be
given at Guy on Saturday, June %.
Many interesting speakers are expect
ed and a general good time is offered
you. At this meeting the teachers of
the Northwest Section of the County
Contest will decide upon a place for
the preliminary contest for the North
west Section. Teachers, come and help
us decide this matter.
J. c. GRAY,
Chairman of Northwest Section.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
BYRON SNOW MEETS
With 7 MISFORTUN Is
HELD UP BY HIGHWAYMEN
AND SERIOUSLY HURT BY
KICK OF A HORSE.

Misfortunes did not come Singly in
the case of Byron Snow, 17-year-old
son of w. J. Snow of Conway, this
week. Sunday night as he was going
home from church, he was accosted
by a robber, who pointed pistol in
his face and relieved him of his
change. Yesterday afternoon he was
kicked in the stomach by horse and
rendered unconscious for over four
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
CONTEST AUTOMOBILE
BROUGHT TO CONWAY

From Thursdays Daily.
r. d. White accompanied repre-
of the Little Rock Ford
agency here yesterday afternoon, with
the new Ford touring car, which is the
capital prize in the Conway merchants
and Log Cabin Democrats voting con-
test. The car will be on display at
Mr.. Whites drug store for the pres
ent, and contestants are invited to call
and inspect it.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26

A regular morning operation of the
bowels puts you in fine shape for the
days work. If you miss it you feel
uncomfortable and cannot put vim in
to your movements. For all bowel ir-
regularities HERBINE is the remedy.
1t purifes, strengthens and regulates.
Price, so cents. Sold by Nelson Drug
Co.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
CHILDREN'S DAY SUNDAY.

Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.
Vilonia, June 24.-Next Sunday
will be observed as children's day
here, with interesting exercises at the
Methodist church. The program will
consist of recitations, quartettes, sing
ing and Sunday school addresses. Din
ner will be served on the ground. Ev-
erybody is invited to attend
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
SELLS RUSSELLVILLE HOUSE

w. D. Bryant of this city has sold
to 2. V. Lytle, a former resident of
Conway, his residence property in
Russellville. The consideration was
81, 500. Mr.. Bryant moved to Rus
sellville to make his home last year,
but decided to return to Conway.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
DIVORCE SUIT FILED.

L. C. Clouette today filed suit for
divorce from NJ. C. Clouette. The
plaintiff alleges the defendant insisted
upon his maintaining her two chill
'dren, which he was unable to do.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26

Farm Loans-Loans made Oh inl-
proved farms and plantations for FIVE
or 10 years at reasonable rates; money
ready vixen loan is accepted and aD-
stract of title perfected. Large loans
solicited Judson Caperton, -Adona,
Ark,-41-w4t
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Arthur J. Bolls, %, and Lila Burns,
III, Conway.
Dan E. Dixon, %, Wooster, and
Beulah Belle Taylor, 18, Greenbrier.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26
PARNELL CASE CONTINUED.

On the motion of the defendant, the
preliminary hearing of 3. f Parnell,
charged with assault with intent to
kill his own children, was continued
yesterday afternoon until Thursday
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26

Miss Alice Robinette has returned
from visit to friends at Little Rock.
Prof. w. B. Hubbell was in Little
Rock Sunday.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26

Simpkins' Early Prolific Cottonseed
for sale. A. M. Ledbetter.-wtf-36
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1913-06-26

ture is concerned, will officially begin
at |:oI trail time, tonight.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
DANGERS SHOWN BY PICTURES
Railroad Has Photographs Taken to
Illustrate How Accidents Occur
and May Be Avoided.

A woman got off train coming up
from the south; she carried baby in
one arm and a suitcase and bundle
with the other. 1t was in the night
and the platform was dark. AS she
started for the station lights, some
considerable distance from the plat
form, she tripped over one of the truck
tongues and fell, seriously injuring
both herself and the child she was car
rying
For the purpose of showing train
men and the general public the dan
gers that lie in thoughtlessness the
management of the Frisco road had
number Of photographs made exhib-
iting the dangers of this character as
they occur almost every day.
TIE brakeman who plays with death
while adjusting a coupling is given to
see the foolishness of his actions. The
switchman who swings himself
through string of cars while they
are in motion is pictured. The care
leesly kicked. car that goes rolling
down over a grade crossing is shown
about to smash an automobile with
three or four persons in it. The brake
man who insists on standing between
the bumpers of two cars while ad-
justing the couplings is shown just
how easily death may come to him.
Kansas City Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
HAD SOME WAY TO TRAVEL
Thirsty Man Had Not Thought of Pos
sibilities When He Made Con-
tract With Guide.

After North Carolina voted to be a
dry state its citizens became very sus-
picious Of strangers.
One day commercial traveller went
up to an old negro in a little town in
the eastern part of the state and said
to him:
Say, uncle, If you will lead me to
some place where / can get drink
I'll give you S."
The old darby looked him carefully
over, accepted the two plunks, and
said: "All right, boss, just foller me. y
He led the thirsty one through the
town, on through the suburbs, into the
country, and then started due west
After they had traversed about five
miles in silence and still nothing in
sight, the man asked:
Look here, Nose! Where are we
going after this drink"
Yves gwine over into Kentucky
boss; we can't git nuthin' in dis state.
Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Tortured Doe a Suicide,

With wildcat on her back, ripping
her neck, and weakened by the loss of
blood, big doe killed herself and the
cat near Clearfield, Pa, the other day
when she ran in front of fast moving
freight train and stood on the track
quietly awaiting death and relief from
her tormentor
The big doe was seen by the train.
men as she swan Moose creek and
crossed the tracks of the New York
Central railroad a few miles below
here. At that time the cat was not in
sight. After the freight train had
rounded sharp curve about quarter
of a mile from where the doe was first
seen the engineer saw her emerge from
the woods with giant cat fastened tc
her back and neck.
For an instant the doe hesitated
and then with big bounds she dashed
straight for the track and stood in
front Of the oncqRlng train. Before
the heavy train could be brought to g
standstill the life of the doe and hel
enemy had been snuffed out.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18

erage and has accomplished its task
within a period of 20 years.
Quite how long a well built locomo-
tive will last in running order is hard
ly known, says an exchange. Six
years ago the famous Lord of the
Isles was "scrapped" at Swindon. She
was one of the famous Great Western
broad gauge engines and was built in
1912. She was in perfect running
order up to the end of her long life
of more than 60 years.
A carriage, If well used, has a very
long life. In the Museum of Coaches
at Lisbon is a coach In which King
Edward drove during his visit to Lis.
bon ten or twelve years ago. The
coach was built in 1921.
Ex-President Roosevelt owns and
uses phaeton which was made to
his grandfather's order at least n
years ago. 1t is very comfortable and
as good almost as the day it was built
Only last year the steamship Seal
left Bideford for Durham, a voyage Of
5000 miles. The Seal was built al
Southampton in 1916 and in 1923 was
driven from her mornings at Poole in
a fearful gale and found in a turniI
field
Steamships seldom last more thar
40 years. OF those built between 1917
and 1885 there is not, we believe, 8
single one afloat The life of the mod
ern steel ship is much shorter thar
that of her wooden predecessors. Al
for warships, they are usually scrap
ped at the age of 20.
OF all machines made by man none
can compare for long life with the
clock. The life of clock is as mucf
longer than that Of any other ma
chinery as the life of man is Longer
than that of a dog.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Electric Locomotives.

A leading eastern railroad is to put
in service on the New York terminal
division ten new electric locomotives
which will be the most powerful of
their kind in existence says Power.
Although weighing only 100 tons,
which is Is tons less than those now
in service, they will be more power
full, as the whole weight is carried on
the drivers Normally they will de.
velop 1,400 horse power continuously
and will be capable of developing as
high as 5000 horse power for short
periods. They will exert sufficient
tractive effort to haul train weighing
1000 tons at sixty miles an hour.
One of these locomotives has al
ready been thoroughly tested out and
the remaining nine are being finished
as rapidly as possible. On both divi-
sions of this road they are now oper-
ating 1870 electric trains a day and the
equipment as been in operation for
more than six years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Tired of Bossinq.

When Mary went home to Ireland
for visit to the old farm, after a
four years course in general house
work in America, she found a new
baby brother. And he was thot
spoiled you couldn't live in the same
house with him." recounted Mary to
her old mistress. Such raisin as
he had had towld me mother twas
different altogether from the bringin'
up of us older children. Twas do this,
an we done tor got a whippin'
But with the little wan now-if she
says to him do this he says, No,
don't want to- an never bulge does
he make. But my mother was not set
back by my scoldin'. She just sayed
oh, well, wait until you've lived as
long and as much as l have, and you
will get tired of bossin', too"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Woman Runs a "Diner."

The woman station agent has long
ceased to be a novelty. She is a per.
manent and valuable fixture in many
communities Each day, however, we
hear of some decided innovation. To
Miss Carrie Benton of Cincinnati be.
longs the unique distinction of being
the first woman placed in charge of
a dining car in the United States
Miss Benton makes round trip every
day. She entered the employ of the
dining car service in a station restaur
ant. After gaining a knowledge of the
culinary art, Miss Benton made her
first run. The innovation of placing a
woman on dining car was watched
with interest by the leading American
railways. The success of the expert
ment was recognized from the outset
Robert D. Heinl, In Leslies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
W. N. w., BOSTON, NO. 2s-1s1s.
Boy'e View of Policemen.

A boys view of policemen is thus
quantity expressed in the examination
papers of the Albert Street school,
Bulwell, Nottingham, England
"One of our well-known men in the
large towns is the policeman: he is q
very large man, and looks very smart
in his suit of blue.
''lf he sees boy who ought to be
at school, he tries to catch him and
take him to school, where he is pun
ished.
His duties are many. At night he
walks quietly down the streets in case
there are any robbers. He
carries lamp about with him to see
where the robber escapes. If the rob-
Der hides, he will be traced. The po-
liceman carries staff, a whistle, and
some handouts in case he needs
them"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Cost of Railroad Construction,

There is some agitation concerning
the building, by the United States gov.
eminent, of two main lines of railroad
through Alaska. The government en-.
gineers estimate that the roads can be
built for $4,000 per mile. even with
ne difficulties that are to be encoun.
tered in that country. When the gov,
eminent builds it is not given to cheap
construction, therefore it Is fair to as.
sumo that the engineers, who are the
best the country affords, have not es.
timated on poor and cheap work. II
the government can build a road UP
there in the arctic regions, under the
enormous difficulties that such con.
struction would entail for $4,000 per
mile, 1t is certain that most of the pri.
yate constructed roads in the United
States have cost first and last at least
twice as much as they should have
cost
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18

cannot praise your Vegetable Compound
too highly. Every woman should take
1t at that time. l recommend it to
both old and young for female trou-
bles. - Mrs. EMILY SUMMERsGILL,
Swarthmore, Pa
Baltimore, Md. my troubles began
with the loss of a child, and l had hem
orrhages for four months. The doctors
said an operation was necessary, but 1
dreaded it and decided to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The
medicine has made me well woman and
] feel strong and do my own work. -
Mrs. }. R. PICKING, 1860 Sargent St.,
Baltimore, Md.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
malls which we publish are genuine, is it
not fair to suppose that if Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has the vir-
tue to help these women it will help any
other woman who is suffering in like
manner?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
MADE MATTER OF REJOICING
Distinguished Passengers to
Gorgeous Celebration.

The completion of the Erie was the
most important event in the history
Of railroad building down to that time
"a matter of national consequence.
Recognition Of this fact was made
when in May, 1851. a special train
carried on a two days trip through
the mountains and valleys OF southern
New York, sweet with the leaves and
blossoms OF early summer, President
Fillmore, four members OF his cabinet
and other guests of national distinc-
ton.
Daniel Webster, majestic even I'M
der his heavy burden OF age and i'll
health, was secretary of state in Fill
more's cabinet and rode on that first
through train. He made the journey
in rockingham dashed to fat car,
that he might lose nothing of the
scenery and the sweetness of the
fresh verdure. Nor was he too feeble
to enjoy the great barbecue at Dun.
kirk, where oxen and sheep were
roasted whole, pork and beans were
cooked in vessels holding fifty gallons
each, bread was baked in loaves ten
feet long and two feet thick, SO heavy
that two men staggered under their
burden, and the whole was served at
a table 300 feet long. spread under q
specially built shed along Railroad
street from Deer to Lion street. II
was a great day for New York state
and the nation, and it was great day
also for President Fillmore, who found
the pork and beans especially to his
taste.-Wells Fargo Messenger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Saves the Trunks.

pany reports that it has proved very
etficacious. The photograph shows it
In use at one of their stations.
The cushion is composed of four
strips of hardwood to which are ~.
inch clout nails, driven through the
strips of wood and clinched to the
hose by means of an iron rod inserted
while the nails are being driven. The
cushions are 221a inches wide by A
feet inches long-Popular Mechan,
les
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
N, Med Of the Moment.

An old darby was encountered by
the expedition sent by Uncle Sam for
the relief OF sufferers by the Missis-
sippi floods. Uncle Eph was in a
dilapidatetd looking skiff or dugout
which he was having considerable
trouble to keep afioat. He was busy
padding with one hand and bailing
out his craft with the other when the
relief boat came within hailing dis
lance OF him:
Hello there. unclel What do you
want?"
Nothing but wings, boss" was the
answer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
SAVED FROM
T. OPERATIONS
Two Women Tell How They
Escaped the Surgeon'sK Knife
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Swarthmore, Penn. - For fifteen
years 1 suffered untold agony, and for

one period of nearly
twoyears / hadhem-
orrhages and tn 9
doctors told me I
would have to un-
dergo an operation,
but l began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e ia Bile Com
pound a nd a m in
good health now. I
a m all ov err the
Change of Life and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
TO END BAGGAGE SMASHING
Simple but Effective Device, 1t Is Be-
Ieved, Will Save Trunks From
Demolition.

Baggage smashing will soon become
one of the lost arts if the simple and
effective device shown in the accom-
panying illustration is put into gen.
eral use. The cushion, or mat, upon
which the trunk descends in unload
ing, recently was adopted by the Cum
berland Valley railroad and that COM
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Why Druggists Go Insane.

Little Lolas mother had sent her to
the corner drug store for stamped
envelope, giving her three pennies
with which to pay for it.
We'll, little girl" said the drug.
gist, what can l do for your"
IF you please, sir" answered Lola,
politely, my mamma wants three
cents worth of stamped antelope"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Modern Proverb.

Lo! Behold the man who eateth
and drinketh gluttonously in the hot
weather, how he perspireth like unto
a cake of ice on hot stove, cuss him.
-Meditations of Jerebiah of Joppa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18

pany has just
completed a dis.
lance of 10000
miles. An Eng
lish locomotive
travels on an av
erage only about
10000 miles 6
year, so this won
derful perform
ance is equal tc
100 years service
on an ordinary
basis. AS a mat
ter of fact, the
engine in ques
ton has beer
worked five times
as hard as the aY
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18

We know persistent salesman who
wonders if it would be worth while
to show st. Peter the latest card in-
dex system.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18

When a man can travel as far on
his nerve as others can on an excur-
sion ticket the railroads are sure to
lose money.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-18
Misunderstood.

He married a woman with princt
pie"
"Yes-and now he lives on the In
terest."