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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
Teaching Teacher.

1t was an arduous task for the
teacher to drill into her youthful
pupils the principles OF arithmetic.
Now listen" she said. In order
to BE- subtracted things must BE- OF the
same denomination. You cant take
three apples from four peaches, nor
eight marbles from twelve buttons It
must be three apples from four
apples, and so on. Do you under
stand?'
Most or the children seemed to
grasp the idea. However, one little
younEster in the class raised "a timid
hand.
Please, teacher" he inquired.
couldn't you take three quarts Of
milk from two cows?"-The Youths
Companion
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Sunday school 9.15 a. m. Morning
worship 1890 o'clock Subjec+ OF
sermon: Eternity in the heart. Ep-
worth League 6.45 p. m Evsning
worship 7.3O o'clock. The Easter
message in Scripture and song. Special
music by the choir at the morning
and evening services. Prayer )teet-
ing, Wednesday, 7.30 d. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10

YES" said the retired insurance
agent, 81 once induced man to take
a $4,000 life insurance policy, and
the very day after he got the policy Inc
dropped dead" Il expect you wished
your persuasive powers had not been
30 successful?" well. hardly. You
see, married the widow. New
York World.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
County Commissioners.

The board met on Monday and
Tuesday OF this week, and disposed
of the following business.
Theodore Blizzard was appointed
constable Of Berrett district fol two
years.
"a special pension OF $5 was granted
to Frederick Zahn, Westminster dis
trict-
"a number OF bills were passed and
paid.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
Brahnl----&eIlers.

MIR. Elmer @. Brehm, son of Jacob
Brehm, Oh near Westminster, and
Miss Mary G. Sellers. daughter OF
Joshua Sellers, Of near Westminster,
were married last Sunday evening,
April 9Th, at the Salem Lutheran
parsonage, by the pastor. Rev. wv. F.
Hersh The bride was dressed ln d
handsome white suit and the groom
wore the conventional black.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
SeIl-HHterbrick.

On April Q, 1914, at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage, this city, by
Rev r. Emory Bennett, MT Sterling
r.. Sell and Miss Algia .. Hilterbrick.
both of Littlestown, Pa, were mar
ried.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10

Patient-"Will get well, doctor?"
DOctor-"It II impossible for You to
die" Patient-"Why are you 50 GER
tain2' Statistics say that
only one in a hundred with your dis
case RECEIVERS. I have had SO cases,
and a. they Ill died you must re-
coYer.r-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10

NO Willie," said fis mother, "no
more candy tonight Don't you know
you can't sleep on a full stomach7"
That's all right, Mamma" Said
Willie. 81 can sleep on my back,
can't I?,'-American Boy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
Marriage Licenses.

Harry X. Utz, Westminster, and
Mary Taylor, Patapsco.
William W. Boone and Mary R-
Smith, both Oh Baltimore.
Elmer G. Brehm and Mary G. Sell
err. both OF Carroll county.
Joseph r. Croft and Viola 8. Smith,
both of Gettysburg, Pa
William H. Walker and Rachel J-
Leppo, both or Carroll county.
Harry w. Marshall and Sarah y
Warehime, both Or Miller's. Md
Wellington M Penn and Edna j.
Feeser, both OF Silver Run
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
Grace Lutheran Church.

Holy Communion 1880 a. m- Easter
entertainment entitled, Beauty for
Asbes," by the Sunday school. at 7.30
I'D. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10

Carpenters, masons and painters
are busily engaged at present
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10
Orphans Court.

Monday, April 6th--H- Newton De-
Vries and Harry r. DeVries, execu-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-10

Walter Shoemaker, Of Harvey, Nd,
was in Hanover, Pa, Tuesday.
Mrs. j. David Crowl and son Ernest,
Centre street, spent Monday last in
Baltimore
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
BULL DOG STAFF IN
 COMMERCIAL APPEAL

4 cut of the staff of the Hendrix College Bulldog, the new publication established this session, appears in to- days Memphis Commercial Appeal. Accompanying the cut is the following text:
 "The Bulldog, a bimonthly news paper founded last September by the students of Hendrix College. has won for itself place among the live forces of the college and has received much praise from the press of the state for its makeup and contents. Much of the credit for the success of the jour nal is due to James J. Harrison, the chief editor, and the publishing board An advisory committee from the fac ulty also assists in editing the journal The men shown in the staff photo are Top row-D. L. Purkins, James J Harrison and H. T. Steel. Second row Roy Farr, c. D. McSwain and M c. Bevens. Third row-J. R. Holmes and Silas Fulmer."
 The Bull Dog, however, is a semi monthly instead of bi-monthly pub hcation, appearing on the 10th and 18th of each month.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
GIRL SACRIFICES HER
 LIFE TO SAVE FRIEND
FRANCES SPANKE RESCUES MARY OBERLE AS TRAIN
 APPROACHES.

Ft. Smith, May 9.-Frances Spanke, aged IA, of Hartman, paid with her life for her heroism in turning back to save her friend, Mary Oberle, aged 9, of Starksville when the girls were run down by train on a trestle near Clarksvile Thursday night. T h e Spanke girl sustained injuries that caused her death within a few hours. The Oberle girl, although badly in jured, will recover.
 The Spanke girl was visiting the Oberle girl. They were crossing the trstle when the train rounded curve and was almost upon them before they discovered their danger. The girls began to run and the Oberle girl caught her foot between the ties. The Spanke girl, who was in the lead re- turned to her aid and extricated the child. The train struck them the next moment and both were knocked from the trestle, a distance of 20 feet.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
HAYS WILL WITHHOLD
 LEYEE APPOINTMENT

Little Rock, May 12.-lt IS an- nounced at the executive office that the governor will not make the ap- pointment of members of the St. Francis Levee District Board until after the meeting of the Democratic state convention at Pine Bluff, June 5. The terms of eight of the "A members of the board expire this year, and Gov. Hays will appoint their successors. Those whose terms expire are: James A. Lovewell of Mississippi, Marion w, Hazel of Poinsett, F. w. DeRossitt of St. Francis, H. A. Black of Cross, M. F. Roleson of Lee, R. c. Horner of Phillips, J. A. McBee of Marion and w. M. Armstrong of Craighead.
 While the governor has made no an nouncement as to his reason for de- laying the appointments, his we'll known wish that the St. Francis levee district be wholly divorced from poli- tics is generally accepted as his req son for adopting this course.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
OBITUARY.

James A. Ryan was born April 3, 1869, near Ripley, Tenn, and depart ed this life January 30, 1914. He was married to Miss Georgianna Hammock December 9, 1901. Born to this union were II children, six girls and five boys. Five girls and three boys sur vive him. He was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, eight children, one sister and two brothers and many friends to mourn his death May God give his heart-broken widow grace to walk in cheerful resignation through the valley of mourning ano bring her at last to join her husband in that home prepared for all the faithful in Christ Jesus.
 A FRIEND.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
CONSTIPATION SAFELY
 AND EASILY OVERCOME
NO NEED TO RISK UNPLEAS- ANT, OFTEN DANGEROUS CAL LIVER TONE TAKES ITS PLACE.

You can now profit if you wish by the experience of many people who have found an easy, pleasant remedy to take the place of calomel for con- stipation, sluggish liver, etc.
 Dodson's Liver Tone is best to take instead of calomel and has brought the brightness of health into many households. It has none of the dis agreeable and often dangerous after effects of calomel.
 The Greeson Drug Co. positively guarantees to refund purchase price (5Oc) of Dodson's Liver Tone in case you are not entirely satisfied after using it and as they will recommend this remedy as a strictly vegetable liquid, containing nothing harmful you run no risks of any kind in trying it now.
 Dodson's Liver Tone never leaves bad after-effects, but works easily and naturally, without pain or gripe and without interfering at all with your regular habits. diet or occupa- ton. (advt.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
RAILWAY DECLINES
 TO SELL ?. Q. SnE
rrnn Tuesdays Daily.

rrnrn Tuesdays Daily ;,,
 That the St. Louis, Iron Mouiltaii, II & Southern Railway Co., will not sei' any portion of the square at conway as a site for the proposed oillce puilu- ing was the information gwen out this morning by Division Superln- tendent of Van Buren, who was here la short time this morning. MT. WIG man stated that he had been advised that the company was unwilling tP dispose of any of it's property within the city of Conway.
 This means that the square as a compromise location for the postof1lce will have to be abandoned. At sue inspector from the treasury deparV- ment who was here a few weeks age agreed to withhold a recommendations until it was ascertained whether a portion of the square would be avail able. It is understood that all other bids for the location had been With drawn except the lots owned by JIG Frauenthal, on the southeast corner of Main street and the public square
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
ASSESSOR BEGINS
 ROUNDS ON JUNE s.

Assessor w. N Jones has announc- ed his intinerary for the assessment of taxable property in Faulkner coun- ty for 1914. The assessor Will make his first appointment at Wooster, Clifton township on Monday, June s, and will spend one month in the rural townships, closing his trip at Benedict township on July 8. After appoint ments at the First and Third ward precincts in Conway, Assessor Jones will have the books and lists open at the courthouse from July II to July 25, inclusive.
 Only personal property and per capita taxes are to be assessed this wear. it being the off year for real es~ tate assessments.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
MANY FILE SCRIP
 AT LAST MOMENT

County Clerk J. A. Lea and Deputy Wyatt Newpern were kept in tkeir office until nearly midnight last night waiting on belated holders of Faulk- her county scrip, who had waited un- til the last moment to file their war rants for cancellation and reissue. SJ many filings were made during the afternoon and night that the totals had not been footed up this afternoon. A total of 364 filings were made, the great majority of which, however, were for small amounts, ranging from 50 cents to $5. Clerk Lea stated that the total will hardly exceed his esti- mate of yesterday, about $43, 300.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
MOTHERS DAY
 SERVICES HERE

From Saturdays Daily
 The Mothers Day observance in Conway will be featured by free lec- ture to be delivered under the aus pices of the combined iyceum course by Granville Jones, who lectures al the high school tonight. MT. Jones will speak at the Baptist church to- morrow afternoon, his subject being "The Making of Prodigal."
 May 10 was officially proclaimed as Mothers Day by Governor Hays yes terday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
COMMENCEMENT AT
 HOLINESS COLLEGE

President c. L. Hawkins of Vilonia, who is in Conway today, states that preparations are being made for the commencement exercises of Arkansas Holiness College. The exercises will begin on Saturday, May 23, and end on Wednesday, May 27. Prof. J. w. Stoxe of Greenville, Tex, will deliver the commencement sermon and the baccalaureate address. There will be two graduates from the literary de- partment, Jesse s. Simpson and Miss Elba Simpson, and one from the ex- pression department, Miss Annie Montgomery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
SINGER AND SPEAKER
 WILL VISIT CENTRAL

Upon the invitation of Dr. J. w. Conger, Miss Harry Eddins of Tusca- loosa, Ala, who is now leading the song service at the Second Baptist church in Little Rock, and Mrs. Mary Tupper of the Southwestern Univer- sity at Fort Worth, Tex, will pay a visit to Central College tomorrow. At the chapel period at 9:30 a. m. Mrs. Eddins will sing and Mrs. Tupper will deliver an address to the stu dents. Dr. Conger states that all who desire are cordially invited to be pres ent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
COLD HURTS BERRIES.

The continued cool weather IS still damaging strawberries at Conway, causing them to ripen slowly and also resulting in some rotting. About 50 pickers were laid off at the field of the Conway Strawberry Co. today, leaving nearly 100 at work. The sec ond car of the season will be shipped tonight. It is now thought the crop will be considerably shorter than was expected at first. the freeze last month having damaged the berries to a greater extent than was indicated at the time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
WOUNDED CONVICT
 IS IN PEN HOSPITAL

Little Rock, May S.-Jim Franks with half lung shot out, is recover ing in the penitentiary hospital. He was serving a seven year sentence for assault to kill a Rock Island brake man. He escaped last September after serving P months of his sen tence. He was found five miles east of Bonneville about week ago, and captured by Chauncey Darks, dep- uty sheriff, after he had been shot and wounded He had been hiding in the woods near his home for some time, but he had the reputation of be- ing a bad man, and his neighbors would not inform on him.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
ALUMNI BUILDING
 COMMITTEE MEETS

From Saturdays Daily
 The building committe of the Hen- drix College Alumni Association is holding a meeting here today, arrang- ing for the payment of the cost of the new presidents home, which will be completed within a few days. The home will be paid for out of donations made by alumni and former students of the college. The building committee is composed of T. E. Helm of Little Rock. Rev. E. R. Steel and G. l.. Banner of Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
PACKERS STRIKE
 IN BERRY FIELD
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
 Following the dismissal of II pack CTS at the field of the Conway Straw berry Go. this morning, the entire force of nearly 100 pickers went tenn porarily on a strike, at the instance, it is stated, of the discharged em- ployes. After they had the situation explained to them the majority of the pickers went back to work, but the de- lay will cause the company to lose some of the berries, as no picking will be done on Sunday.
 Next Monday the season will open in earnest, and it is expected that from one to two cars will be shipped daily through the week. More pickers can be used at the Conway field next week. but little children will not be employed.
 The second car for the season was shipped out last night, but only part of car will be loaded today, and 1t will be sent to Morrilton to be filled. About half of yesterdays car was sold on the ground at $2 per crate. The re, mainder were consigned by the Truck Growers Association and the proceeds vii ldepend upon the price obtained in the market. The continued cool weather is delaying ripening, but the quality of the berries is improving.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
BULLDOGS AGAIN
 DEFEAT FARMERS
WIN THINNING GAME, ,3-2
OWEN PITCHES BEST GAME OF HIS CAREER, ALLOWING ON
 LY THREE HITS.
From Mondays Daily. '

From Mondays Daily.
 Pitching the best game of his career as Hendrix hurler, Flynn Owen, the lanky youth chosen by Coach Head rick to win Saturdays game from the Russellville Aggies, covered himself with glory by allowing the visitors but three safe hits and making 15 of the opposing batsmen lay down the pole at the plate. He was most effective at times when his opponents threaten ed to score. His curves were work ing just right, and never before has he had the speed and control that he had Saturday. For nine full innings Owen retired the side without hit. With the score 2 to 2 in the tenth frame, E. Wright of the Aggies reach ed first on an error, with none out. Owen immediately got busy and struck out the next two batters and the third grounded to short.
 Hendrix scored one run in the first round. Legg was hit by a pitched ball. Mitchell sacrificed him to sec ond and he came home on Young's hit to right. Another tally was annexed in the fourth frame. Young led off with fierce rap to right for three sacks and scored on Cooks hit to third.
 The winning run was made in the eleventh. Legg whiffed, but Young again connected for triple and raced home when Nance laid down a bunt to pitcher.
 Both of the Farmers runs were made in the fifth inning. Wells was safe at first on Hutchinson's error He went to third on Owens tumble of A. Stroup's grounder, Stroup going to second. Fincher famed. T. Wright walked, filling the bags. A. Wright rolled to McAnear, who muffed the ball, A Stroup and T. Wright chasing home
 "Nub" Young's batting and Owen pitching were the features of the game. Young connected for two triples and single out of five trips to the plate.
 Score by innings. R H E Hendrix. 1OOOOOO1-3 8 2 Aggies 2OOOO0O-2 3
 Batteries - Hendrix, Owen, Cook and Nance; Aggies, E. Wright and Echlin.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
WHEN YOU ARE NERVOUS

you have the first symptom of a rlNl-dowu system, and nervous people too often con- silence, while, / neglected, this condition often foreruns more serious trouble.
 If those so afflicted would stop taking medicine containing alcohol or drugs which menace the foundations of health, and just take the pure, strengthening nourishment in Scott S Emulsion, it would create new blood to pulsate through the organs, refresh their bodies and build up the whole nervous system. It is rich, sustaining nourishment, free from wines, alcohols or drugs. Shun substitutes.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
CONTRACT FOR FAIR
 CATALOGUE AWARDED

Secretary J. A. King of the Faulk- ner County Fair Association has awarded to the Conway Printing Go. the contract for printing the cata- logue for the sixth annual county fair to be held here the first week in Os- tober. It is expected that the cata- logue will be ready for distribution about June Is. A larger number of copies than ever before will be print ed this year, and the catalogue will be put in the hands of the farmers of the county earlier in the summer than any previous catalogue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
RETURNS TO CAPITAL.

Little Rock, May 7-R M Hutch ins, deputy commissioner of agricul- ture, has returned to the Little Rock office, after three months spent in field work, in which he addressed 150 audi .ences' on the use of fertilizers. Depu- ty Hutchins will spend the most of his time in the Little Rock office in the future, but will occasionally make outside trips, when invited to address gatherings of farmers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
M'DAN|fL MUST
 SERVE l5 YEARS

Little Rock, May 12.-The supreme
 court yesterday affirmed the convic- tion of George Mcdaniel, who was given a 15-year sentence in the Scar cy circuit court for the killing of Har- ry Brown.
 According to the testimony, McDan- iel had been drinking and went to Ar genta in company with an Indian by the name of Cloud to secure some whiskey.
 When he went back to Beebe that night he and Cloud were joined by Brown, who was the two marshal.
 They left Cloud at his tent and start ed for the home of Brown to spent the night. Brown was found dead.
 McDaniel's defense was that he was under 21 years of age, and that he had been drinking for several days. He did not intend to kill Brown and would not have done so had he not been drinking, he claimed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
COLORED TEACHERS
 RESIDENCE IS BURNED

from Tuesdays Daily.
 The residence of J. R. Anderson principal of the colored public school in this city, one-half mile north of Preston, was destroyed by fire at II o'clock this morning. The origin of the fire is not known. Anderson was in school here when notified by tele- phone of the fire He said the house was worth about $1 200 and he car ried $500 insurance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
INSPECT RAILWAY
 FOR FIRE HAZARD
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daly.
 Travelling in gasoline motor car, Missouri Pacific Fire Inspector W. J. Barton of St. Louis stopped off at Conway to look over the new passen- ger station and the railway company's other property here. MT. Barton goes over the lines twice each year for the purpose of inspecting electric wiring, flues, oil storage, etc, in order to cor rect defects and reduce the fire haz- ard. He is being accompanied on his trip over the central division of the Iron Mountain by Supt. c. B. Wild man and Trainmaster G. B. Howden of Van Buren.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
HENDRIX BULLDOGS
 TO PLAY HENDERSON
from Tuesdays Daily.

from Tuesdays Daily.
 The Hendrix Bulldogs Friday will go to Philadelphia for two-game se- 'ies with the Henderson Brown Red dies, the games to be played on Fri day and Saturday. The teams have met twice this season, each nine win ming game. The state collegiate championship depends largely upon the result of this series, as Henderson and Hendrix are strong contenders for the honor. McQuistion probably will pitch the opening game for the Bulldogs and Owen the second.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
DR. MUSE TO GRADUATE.

Dr. J. M Muse will receive diplo- ma fro mthe medical department of the University of Arkansas at it's commencement exercises in Little Rock Thursday. He has been practis- ing his profession for several years, but lacked a few points of completing the work required for diploma which he performed during the past session.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
SUES FOR RENT.

John Hartley has filed suit in the court of Justice of the Peace l.. B. Atkeison against Jesse Brady, George Ethridge and Thomas Canada for $72.50, which amount the plaintiff claims the defendants are due him for rent of a wagonyard. The case will be heard Thursday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
Children Cry
 FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA
GRADUATING RECITAL.

Invitations have been issued to the graduating recital of Miss Fay Liv- ingston, which will be given at Gen. tral College Monday evening, May II. Miss Livingston will be assisted by Miss Mary Cureton, violinist; Miss Zulu Ward, pianist, and Prof. w. G. Utermoehlen, cellist and accompanist.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
FLETCHER LECTURES.

From Tuesdays Daily
 Rev. Philip Cone Fletcher of Tex arkana last night delivered his lec- ture, Hove, Courtship and Marriage" |" at the High School auditorium to a small but appreciative audience His talk was filled with humor, pathos and advice on the art of love-making. The audience applauded frequently.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14

McDaniel is former citizen of Faulkner county and has court rec ord in this county, having been indict- ed for number of minor offenses and on one felony charge. He was never convicted, however, on any of the charges preferred against him here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
SATURDAYS LETTERS
 COME IN "BUTTFRED''

That the parcel post has some dis advantages along with its undisputed convenience and utility was shown at the Conway postottice Saturday after noon, when the tirst-class or letter mail from train No. 120 came in all nicely "buttered" Some clerk had evi- denty thrown a package of butter in with the letter mail and the warm weather did the rest.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-14
TAX BOOK HERE.

County Clerk J. A. Lea today re ceived from Auditor l.. l.. Coffman the real estate tax book for 1914 in this county. On this book will be ex- tended the taxes to be collected next year.