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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
$ SILLY OLD SUPERSTITION
ee!ief Connecting Friday the Thir- teerth With Disaster, However,
 Seems to Have Strong Hold.

Every time Friday falls on the thir- teenth of the month there are head lines in newspapers owned and edited by intelligent and decently educated persons connecting this conjunction of dates with ill luck and misfortune. The reason for the practise does not clearly appear. It may be that in some cases the persons perpetrating these scare heads know no better and really think that disaster may be ex- pected when Friday and the thirteenth come together. There are people of good abilities and even high standing in the business world who are haunt ed by this ancient superstition; but 1t is fair to suppose that in most cases it is a mere journalistic trick to at tract attention, or even a joke not supposed to be seriously taken by anybody. The truth is. however. that for many thousands Of people who are educated enough to read the news papers such paragraphs are as seri- ously taken as all account Of an earth quake CT a blizzard n the Vest The practise feeds cn superstition. encour- ages it and does more harm than thoughtless editors know, Many use less fears, anXieties and regrets would be avoided if all such surerstitions could be swept out of the popular mind The harm they do is incalcu- lable, and their effects are seen in all the most important concerns of the common life especially in morals and religion, to the enrichment of the spe- elous swindlers who make the public pay a heavy tax on it's superstitions.- Christian sister.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
DISFRANCHISEMENT.

Roland r. Krebs lumber dealer, brings this story from the south
 There was a hot local campaign on in Mississippi town where the ne- .groes numbered five to one against the whites. The Democrats put through a rule requiring each voter to show a poll tax receipt for S1. The Repub- licans immediately paid the poll tax for every negro voter in the com munitg. The Democrats sent a hur- ry-up call for the County Chairman and dolefully put the situation before him.
 The County Chairman learned that there were two circuses, one showing 10 miles away and the other in closer proximity to the scene of the cam paign. He brought both shows to the town .he day before election and plastered the town with posters an- nouncing that poll-taX receipts would be taken for admission to either cir GUS.
 The next day the circuses had all the poll tax receipts and the Demo- cratic victory was easy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
One Disacvantsqe.

It was the day that Uncle and Aunt Lewis had set apart for their annual visit to the city and amoEg their va. ried and prospective purchases was Q clock
 Now" said the dealer, I've have an elegant line of clocks Here is something particularly attractive When the hour begins, bird comes out from the top and sings Cookoo! For instance, turn this hand to seven o'clock, and the bird comes out and sings Cookoo.' seven times"
 "Waal, waal' Don't that beat all" cried Uncle Lewis, enthusiastically Mother, let's have one."
 But mother was more conserva. tive.
 No, no!" she replied, meditatively still eying the clock longingly. That sort of thing might do for folks that have got lots of time on their hands, but it'd take me half the forenoon every day to take care of that bird"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
Family Pride That Kills Ambition.

The discovery of carpenter whose father, grandfather and great grand father practised the same craft has been commented upon in several newspapers, and at Lamberhurst, in Kent. England, there is a family who have been innkeepers for four cen turies. In countries where the caste system prevails such a record would be thought utterly insignificant Grant Dun notes in his diary the answer made by punkah-puller in Madras to an English lady who suggested that he might improve his position Mem sahib, my father pulled punkah, my grandfather pulled punkah all my ancestors for four million ages pulled punkahs, and before that the god who founded our caste pulled a punkah for Vishnu"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
COMMISSIONER s SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance oi the authority and directions contained in @ l4e Gecfetai order of the Chancery Court of Faulkner County, made and entered on the 26th day Of March A D. 1914. in certair cause No. l6471 then pending therein he tween J. M. Bailey A. C. Bailey and Cleo shelby, compIainants. and Clellie Horton. Ar me shelby, Lulu Shelby. Jessie West. Ray West Ruth West, Louden West Callie West ana AIhe West defendants, the undersigned as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for safe at public Vendue to the highest bidder. at the east door, or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held in the County of Faulkner, at one o'clock D. m on Saturday, the 9th day of May, A. D. 1914 the following described real estate towit:
 The south half of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section eight (81 Township Five t5) north Range eleven t1l) West, containing 20 acres
 And the fractional east part of the eas hal ot the southwest quarter of section eioh+ lsl Township Five t5) north, Range eleven tIi) Nest. more particularly described az follows; Beginning at the quarter section corner between sections eight and seventeen . running thence north 25 chains; thence west eight chains thence south 25 chains; thence east eight chains to point of beginning, con- tanning twenty acres more or less. in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale: On a credit of three months the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate pi sl% Der cent per aunum from date of sale until paid. and a lien heing retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1914.
 J. H. HARTJE, t34W4t4 Commissioner iq ChanceTy
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
HIS NATIONALITY MADE PLAIN
Auditors Shrewd Comment on Hear ing Peculiar Statement Of CeIe-
 brated Astronomer

Sir David Gill, the Scotch astrono- mer, was no dry-as-dust scientist. His greatest contributions to science. per haps, were his measurements of stel- lar space, and to bring home to his audiences just what progress had been made in this branch he frequently told a good story on himself.
 He was speaking once on the aceu- racy of mechanical operations as com pared with those of fifty years ago. He pointed out that half a century ago an error of a second of are was con- sidered very SIT all quantity in meas uring the distance of a star, that being equivalent to the measurement of the diameter of three-penny piece situate mile off whereas we could now measure within cae-hun- dredth of a second of arc, W..icn was like measuring three-penny piece at a distance of one hundred miles,"
 Then a voice was heard from one of Sir Davids listeners.
 "Ye'd know he's a Scot" said the voice. "Na'an else'd bother his head about a three-penny bit hundred miles of"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
RULES FOR CONSERVATIVES.

Acting under law of 1912 the New Jersey State Board of Health has is sued the following rules, which are to be followed by all consumptives in that state:
 l. All persons suffering from pull monary tuberculosis (consumption) shat effectively destroy their sputum (spitl.
 ?. All persons suffering from run ming sores due to any form of tuber- culosis shall burn all soiled dressings immediately after removal
 3. The room occupied by a tuber- culosis patient shall have at least one outside window.
 i. No person suffering from pull monary or other communicable form of tuberculosis shall handle food des- ignated for the use of others except when necessary in the performance of household duties. unless the food be wrapped in such a way as to protect It from contamination or unless some necessary subsequent process of prep aratlon such as cooking will steriliZe 1t and prevent it's carrying infection to the consumer.
 ,. The manufacturing of any kind of goods for commercial purposes or the performance of any work known as shop work" in the home of any person suffering from pulmonary or ther communicable form of tubercu. Iosls, is prohibited, unless the product IS such as can be sterilized, and unless sterilization is done in strict accord ance with the requirements of the local board of health
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of expressing our appreciation to our friends and neighbors who were so kind and help ful during the sickness and death of our dear daughter and wife and sis ter. Leila; also to those who remem- bered her with the beautiful flowers. Long will you be remembered for the good deeds done and the kind words spoken during our bereavement. Proy- ing the blessings of God upon you, We are, sincerely,
 W. T. Merriman and Family.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
BIRTHS GREATLY
 EXCEED DEATHS

Little Rock, April 18.-From re- ports received in the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the Board of Health, there were 2,927 births in the state during the month of March, and 1 ,671 deaths. compared with 2,507 births and ,572 deaths in February. All the counties are represented, but some of them are incomplete, as shown by the fact that Chicot reports only one death and one birth Desha one birth and five deaths, and Stone IA births and one death.
 For Faulkner county 59 births and p deaths were reported.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
TIME FOR TAX PAYING
 IN CLEBURNE EXTENDED

Through the efforts of Sheriff J R. Walace a proclamation has been made by Gov. George ". Hays extending the am.t on tax paying time in Gle hume county until April 2. which Twin ae a great benefit 10 the people of th section who have not been able to get around to this important bus mess get this year
 Up 10 this date there have only been about 3,000 tax receipts made and the total made last year was about 36o0, which would mean that there are fully 600 persons in the county yet to pay
 Il is hoped that those who nave not paid will try to attend to it before the 25.-Heber Springs Jacksonian.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
lQnorant Rutcher

Mrs. Putton-Ayres had picked up a few French phrases which she worked into her talk on every possible oc- casion. Entering the butcher shop one day, she inquired If he had any bon vivant"
 "Boned what, ma'am?" asked the butcher, puzzled
 Bon vivant, she repeated. That's the French for good liver, you know, ," Boston Transcript
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
TEACHERS MEETING
 4 GREAT SUCCESS

Little Rock, April 1S.-The state convention of the Arkansas Teachers Association, closing today, is the most successful ever held by, the organiza- tion. The large attendance, about 1,500, has demonstrated the wisdom of changing the time of meeting from the Christmas holidays to the Easter season.
 Mrs. Ella Flagg Young superin- tendent of the Chicago public schools, delivered 8 lecture last night at the high school that was heard by an aud fence overfowing the large auditor ium. Other prominent educators from outside the state were also on the Friday night program.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
BAPTIST SERVICES.

There will be no meeting at the Baptist church tonight. Services Sun day as follows: Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching by Rev. Sledge at II o'clock a. m. His text will be Lord, Remember Me When Thou Comest Into Thy Kingdom" In the afternoon at o'clock MT. Sledge will speak on "Son, Behold Thy Mother" :" Services at 8 o'clock p. m. as usual. Baptizing at the evening hour. You are cordially invited to attend all these services.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Improvement of Street I'm provement District No. l of Conway Arkansas, has let the contract for the paving of the following streets in said district, to-wit:
 Front street and the east side of the public square from the northwest cor ner of lot ' of Tyler's addition to Con- way to the southwest corner of lot II, of block 13, of Robinsons Plan of Conway; North street from the east line of the right-of- way of the St. L., l. M. X s. Ky. C., to the east line of Spence street; Oak street and the north side of the public square from the west line of Court street to the east line of the right-of- way of the St. L., l. M. X s. Ky. Co.,
 And it is the intention of said Board to begin the work of said pay ing. And all persons and corpora tions are hereby notified to make ex- cavation for the laying down of ser vice pipes and conduits for water and pipes for sewerage to the prop erty line of said streets within 30 days from this date, and the laying thereof after said time shall be pro hibited except in the manner and un- der the penalties provided by law. This 18th day of April, 1914.
 H. B. INGRAM.
 Chairman,
 W. NJ. FARRELL,
 Secretary,
 JO FRAUENTHAL. Board of Imp 1ement of Paving Dis >> trict No ] of Conway. (d2t)
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
STEREOPTICON LECTURE.

At Central College tonight at o'clock Rev. w. H. Sledge will give stereopticon lecture on the moun- tains and mountain folk of eastern Kentucky. This territory is the home of the feudists and Mr. Sledge has conducted meetings in this section, hence his lecture will be very inter- esting. The views, of course, will be true to nature The admission fee, 10 cents, will go to the senior benefit.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
C. DUM FUNERAL SUNDAY.

Funeral services for the late Gas par Dunn, Sr., who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Rev. Peter Zell will be in charge. The active pall-bearers will be Wm. J. Drummer, Herman Imbo- den, Jake Schichtl, Theodore Thes- sing, August Hein and Fred Nahlen,
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
Near Kind.

"Is there any meat in that 'allow's argument for racing bets?' asked the legislator. sternly.
 We'll admitted the pleader for bets, cautiously there may be q few stakes in it."
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
COUNTY WARRANTS.

On this day the Court, nay1ng uneer consid- ration the matter of calling Iu outstanding warrants of Faulkner County for cancellation. 1essue and classification, and the Court being well and sufficiently advised. doth md ana deem 1t eNpedlent that all outstanding War rants of Faulkner County should be called in Tn order to cancel, reissue and classify the same, and in order to ascertain the true amount of the indebtedness of this County; it Is accordingly by the Court considered ordered and adJudged that all outstanding warrants Of Faulkner County be and they are hereby called in, in order to cancel, reissue and class fly same, and in order to ascertain the true amount of the indebtedness of said County and all persons and corporations holding or owning any of the outstanding warrants of + Faulkner County hereby ordered and re- qulfed to present said warrants to this Court for cancellation reissue and classification on the second Monday in May, 1914, at the Court house in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas {; and the Clerk sof this Court is hereby ordered
 to furnish the Sheriff of Faulkner County with
 true copy of this order within 10 days after he adjournment of the present term of Court
 and thereuPon said Sheriff shall notify the
 holders of sad county warrants to present same to said Court at the time and place hNed aforesaid, for cancellation, reissuance and Iassitlcauon, by putting up at the Courthouse door and at the election precincts in each
 township in Faulkner County at least 30 days before the second Monday in May, 1914. a true copy Of this order and by publishing same in
 newspapers printed and published in the State
 of Arkansas. for two weeks in succession the la : Insertion to be at least 30 days before the ~'tpt. Eo;adsy in May 1914 and all persons
 ia 'Nv4 saS wsrrand of Faulkner County
 -''s aAaa Aazs rsfuse to present same as
 .-.e..--i s>. tni. order shall thereafter be for or barred from deriving any benefits from
 said warrants,
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18

~dJourned on the 2Sth day of January 1914 m witness whereof, have this day set my aena 1e5a and affixed the seal of said Court at my ol.ic3 1,. III the Courthouse. in the City of Con- day of January 1914 '" 'i'i' %'th t25-wtf) TIA
 Clerk of the Faulkner County Conr.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
ROCK CRUSHER HERE.

The rock crusher purchased some weeks ago by the city council and County Judge Holt arrived this after noon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18
CERTIFICATE.

State of Arkansas County of Fau,.ner
 ], J. A. Lea. Clerk of the County Court of Faulkner County, Arkansas, do hereby certify that on January 2s, 1914, a regular day of the January, 1914. term of the said County Court of Faulkner County, said Court was opened n due form, Honorable John w Holt, Judge presiding, and J. $. Johnson, Sheriff of Faui her County. and J. A. Lea, Clerk of said Court, being in attendance; and l do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the order made by the County Court of Faulkner County said January cellaton, reissue and classification, as same now appears of record in Record Book IT. nage 379, of the proceedings of said County Court. And l do further certify that said
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-18

T the Matter of Calling in Outstanding War rams of Faulkner County for Cancellation. Reissue and Classification.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-17
Public Sale

l will offer for sale to the highest
and best bidder at nay farm, four
miles east of town, on Friday, April
"a. at 8 O'Clock the following des
cribed property:
One Percheron mare, five years
old, with mule colt, one
mare, 5 years old, with foal; one
mare, II years old; one 5.year old
driving horse; one milk COW; eight
head of cattle; one Old Hickory
wagon; one 2-horse hack; buggy
and harness, nearly new; household
and kitchen furniture; also some
corn; and probably other articles.
TERMS OF SALE-All sums of
$500 and under, cash; all sums
over $500 eight months time with
interest bearing note and good
security. ]. E. Keeble.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-17
A Scientific Hog Farm

Mr.. G. F. Striplin OF Maryville,
in the employ of the Agricultural
Department of the Federal govern
ment, came down Friday and went
out to J. A Kile's to plan an ar
rangement for a hog farm. Mr..
Striplin lays out these farms in keep
ing with the instructions furnished
by the Federal Department of Agri-
culture. His services can be had
free of charge to give instructions
along any line of farming. With
the present high price Of meat, and
the indications for still higher prices
notwithstanding the administrations
promises to the contrary, a hog
farm, properly conducted, will be a
paying proposition. - jacksonville
Tribune.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-17
Old Land Mark Gone

j. G. Bittle, who bought the old
w. w. Everett home across the
street from the K. & A., depot is
being torn down, and large two
story brick will be erected on the
site. This is one of the oldest if
not the oldest in our city. This
house was built in 1867, by man
by the name Of Grundy Walen.
The timber used was hand made.
Eleven years ago Mrs. DIR. Ross lost
her band gold wedding ring in the
building which lodged between the
ceiling Of one Of the upper rooms.
The ring was found and will be re-
turned to the owner. In another
place, mice had built nest out of
paper money. The building which
he will erect, will have three large
store rooms, and the upstairs will
be used for hotel.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-17
Boot Leggers at Work

From the signs on our streets at
night-especially Saturday nights
indicate that the contemptaE le boot
leggers are at work dispensing the
stuff that destroys the lives and
soals o. men, boys, girls and women
Our officers and officials are active
and are kept busy arresting the law
violators along this and other lines,
MarYville is growing by leaps and
bounds, and we are getting a cosmo-
politan citizenship, which embrases
all kinds of people ard it is the duty
of every one who is interested in
the welfare of our homes, town and
community to do all they can to aid
officials in suppressing lawlessness
and vice. There is room in our
city for everything that is pure,
noble and good, but there is no
place for sin and vice. Keep your
eyes open for "booze dispensers"
and other forms of law violations.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-17
College Notes

Prof. McClenahan attended a con-
vention Of the American Chemical
Society at Cincinnati last week.
Prof. Basset made western trip
last week. On Friday and Saturday
he attended a meeting of the Classi-
cal association of the middle west
and south at the University of Iowa,
Iowa City, Iowa, He had the pleas
ure of spending Sunday with his
sister at Waterloo, Iowa and return
ed to Maryville Tuesday morning.
The Tusculum base ball boys Wis.,
tied the hill on Monday and Tues
day for series of two games. Mon
days game was an especially good
one. Both sides played good ball.
But our boys kept their reputation
by defeating them SO. Tuesdays
game promised to be another good
one but it was cut short at the end
of the fourth inning by rain. No
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-17
Reed Huffstetler
Will A. McTeer, Recorder.

On Saturday Evening at the home
Of the BRIDES parents, Mr., and Mrs
j. M. Huffstetler. east of town or
the Sevierville Pike occurred the
marriage of their eldest daughter
Miss Verda, to MIR. Will Reed Of
near Walland. Rev. John Sanders,
performed the ceremony.
Mr.. Reed is one of Blount's enter.
prising young farmers, and enjoys
the respect and confidence of all who
know him.
Mis-. Reed is a charming and &C.
complished young lady. who by he1
winning ways makes friends of all
she meets, and is greatly beloved by
all who have the pleasure of her ac-
quaintance.
We join with host of other
friends in wishing the bride and
groom all the success, happiness
and prosperity this life affords.
They left that night about $50
O'Clock for the home of the groom
near Walland, where they will make
their future home
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-17
A Desperate Character

On last Sunday at the noon hour
i n t. e deep cut on the L. & N.
Railroad near the Aluminium Co.,
Plant, while ]. F. Buel the son-in-
law of Nat Simerly, was walking
along the road, be was accosted by
Bud Asburry, a colored man with q
bad reputation, and assaulted.
Asberry met him, and asked him
what his name was in an insolent
manner, then drew his pistol, showed
it into Buel's face, who threw up
his arm, knocking the gun upward
cutting large cash in Buel's fore
head. They scuffled some time
over the possession of the gun which
Buel succeeded in getting, and
brought the gun to town and turned
it over to Sheriff Hutton.
Deputy Sheriff w. P. Seaton, in
company with Buel started out to
capture Asberry, met him and
brought him to town and lodged
him in Jail, not without a struggle
however. He was very insolent
and unruly, resisted the officer
cursing and swearir g and had to be
tapped over the head twice before
submitting. His trial on several
charges occurred before Esq A. M.
Rule and he was bound to court and
is now in jail.
Before his arrest and after leaving
Buel he went on down to the Proffitt
place where his wife was visiting
her abused and beat her, and
came very near killing his own little
baby.
Asberry is desperate character,
and is now under arrest for st, a'ing
meat from Mrs. ]. H. Cochran, and
has before served time for larceny
Such characters should be PLACID
where they could do no harm.