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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
WIFE OF PRESIDENT
 HAS PASSED AWAY DIED AT5P.M. THURSDAY
BRIGHT'S DISEASE, FOLLOWING INJURY, COSTS LIFE OF MRS.
 WOODROW WILSON.

Washington, Aug. Mrs. Wood row Wilson, wife of the president of the United States, died at the White House at o'clock Thursday after noon after an illness of several months. President Wilson and all members of the family were at her bedside.
 During the last hours of her life physicians administered stimulants in the hopes of saving her life. Mrs. Wilson suffered two relapses during the morning and remained conscious until within a short time before her death.
 Members of the family were con- stantly at her bedside. The president had been with her every moment he was not absolutely demanded else where by the European crisis. Thurs day he cancelled all engagements and remained within call
 Months of constant illness, which began with nervous breakdown, az gravated by a fall on the White House floor with an injury to her spine, and then Bright's disease had weakened the patient. White House physicians, called in consultation, re- luctantly admitted they had little hope. On the personal request of the president no neGs of Mrs. Wilson's illness was published until it was seen that the end was near.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
JUDGES RESPOND 10.
 LANKF0RD'S CALL.
ASSOCIATION IS FORMED
JURIST READS PAPER STRONG I.Y CRITICISING CRIMINAL
 LAW AND PROCEDURE.

Little Rock, Aug. 10.-The Associa- tion of Judges of Circuit and Chan cery Courts in Arkansas was organlz- ed Saturday at meeting in the Pu- laski county courthouse. The feature of the meeting occurred when Judge Eugene Lankford of DeVall's Bluff read a paper criticising the practice in trial courts and the penal system of the country in general.
 Governor Geo. w. Hays was made temporary chairman of the organiza- ton, after which Judge R. J. Lea of the first division of the Pulaski cir cult court was elected permanent president and Judge J. P. Henderson of the Garland county chancery court secretary.
 The following were appointed a committee to suggest such changes in the rules of practice in criminal and civil cases as are needed and re- port to the association at it's next meeting: Judges Eugene Lankford, J. P. Henderson, Hugh Basham, c.. w. Hendricks and William B. Driver.
 The paper read by Judge Lankford recited his reasons for calling the judges together. He said the meeting was called that the judges of the courts of Arkansas might reason to- gether and ascertain, if possible, if the courts of the state and the law are accomplishing that which they
 %n if not what should be done to remedy the defects.
 Judge I.ankford said that courts and lawyers think too much in legal terms and not enough in common sense English. He explained that what he had to say in this connection must not be considered in any sense as criticism of the integrity of any of the courts. His criticisms were direct ed at the criminal laws and procedure and the penal institutions, which, he charged, "are disgrace to thinking, reasonable men in this civilized age. To say that we are 100 years behind the times in our criminal procedure and the treatment of criminals IS put ting it too mildly" he said.
 "Commerce, mechanics, chemistry, and all the practical arts and sciences are changing methods and procedure every day to suit the thought and ne- cessities of modern demands, but the courts keep on citing authorities and precedents that hampered justice Tn the courts a hundred years ago. =. The miscarriage of justice by whlc6 many criminals escape conviction through the technicalities of the courts was commented on by Judge Landlord, who cited many examples.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
DONACHEY MAY
 RENTER POLITICS "LAYING' FOR ROBINSON FORMER GOVERNOR EXPECTED TO OPPOSE JUNIOR SEN
 ATOR IN 1918.
By A. w. Parke.


 Little Rock, Aug. 12.-There is one politician in Arkansas who has been literally "sawin' wood and sayin' nawthin" for the past two years who can be counted on two years hence to jump back into the arena and create as much of a furore as he did eight years ago when he jumped from private citizen to chief executive of Arkansas. It would not take map of the middle western state to name George w. Donaghey as the solution to this riddle. The carpenter-govern- or of Arkansas is by no means po- litical dead one, and though he has been in retirement for two years, and will remain there two more, he can be counted on to furnish much of the entertainment when the big show is staged in 1918. He will at that time lock horns a second time with Joe T. Robinson, seeking a place in the United States senate. Ex-Governor Donaghey has not stated that he is to cast his hat in the ring and go after Senator Robinson's toga, but every political sign on the horizon bears such a forecast.
 Gov. Donaghey has been living two years in peace. He has returned to the old life of a contractor, putting up buildings and smoothing out the ruts worn in his finances by three strenuous campaigns for state office. The former governor has been drain ing valuable farm lands and buying bank stock, but at the same time he has managed to visit around consid- erable, and keep in touch with the people.
 Political prophets believe that if Gov. Donaghey announces soon enough that he will oppose Senator Robinson, there will be no other can didates in the field, leaving to these two second campaign over Arkan- sas. Times have changed, likewise conditions, since Joe T. Robinson overwhelmingly defeated Gov. Dona- ghey, who sought a third term as governor. Gov. Donaghey in that campaign TeIuScu d JolIlC ucOdoC, oiiN has ever afterwards regretted it, for he had confidence that he could hold his own with the oratorical congress- man who sought to be chief executive of the state. He will hardly refuse such a tender second time, so the dear people of Arkansas would have campaign worth looking forward to, with at least half a dozen candl- dates for governor, too. If a joint campaign was arranged all around 1t would be an all day speaking or all candidates could net be heard. Gov. Donaghey was never a splitter of hairs, and his friends or enemies were for or against him strong. There was no half way ground. Since he retired from office many of his old enemies have become his strongest admirers, but the man who beats Sen ator Robinson will need friends, and lots of them. He is not so dead pollt- ically in Arkansas as many would have it believed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
APPOINTED COMMISSIONER.

J. A. King, secretary of the Faulk- ner county fair, has been appointed by Governor Geo. w. Hays as the commissioner from Faulkner county for the Panama exposition to be held at San Francisco next year. His du- ties will be to secure contributions for the Arkansas exhibit and also to col lect specimens in this county to be displayed at the big fair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
GOOD PROGRESS ON PAVING.

From Saturdays Daily.
 Good progress was made this week on the street paving, the East Oak street section of the district being now practically completed. The streets will be closed to traffic IA days after the paving is laid in order to give the concrete ample time to set and harden.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
FAIR COMMISSIONERS
 MEET WEDNESDAY,

Little Rock, Aug. 1.-The commits sioners named by Governor Hays, to represent the various counties in fer the Panama-P Pacific ha le been called to meet tomorrow for the purpose of organiz- ation, and to make plans for the rais- ing of the necessary funds.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
ARGUE GUARANTY ACT.

Little Rock, Aug. 1.-The bank guaranty act injunction case is being argued in Pulaski chancery court, be- fore Chancellor Martineau. The ar gument began Monday and will con- clude today. It is thought the de- cision of the court will not be long delayed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13

J. A. King secretary of the Faulk- ner county fair, is in Little Rock to- day to attend a meeting of the Pan- anna exposition commissioners.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13

Mrs. D. o. Harton, ST., and son, |Balfour. left last night for New York, where Balfour will undergo an opera
 tion
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.

St. L., I. M. & s. Ky. Go. to E. F. Owen, northeast southwest, 22-4-13; $320.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-13

pr. G. D. Huddleston of Lamar lsI transacting business in Conway to- day.
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PRINCESS SHOT BY A MOTH
Accused Husband Saved by Remarka-
Bile Evidence Introduced in
italian Court.

There seems to be no good reason
for doubling the story that set free a
Neapolitan prince accused of murder.
1t was the locally notorious case Of
the Princess Caravella. at Naples, in
Italy. After giving a dinner party she
proceeded to her room to snatch a few
minutes of rest IN order to refresh her
self for a dance.
She was discovered lying dead on
her bed, with a pistol wound in her
heart. Her husband, Prince Caravella,
had been noted for his jealous dispo-
sition; and, as it was certain hat no
stranger could possibly have been in
the princess room, suspicion pointed
TO him and he was arrested. The pis-
tol was found lying near the murdered
woman which in itself was favorable
to the prince, for no murderer, unless
he courted detection, would thus leave
the weapon to be discovered. In spite
OF this, it was probable that things
would have gone hard with the ac-
cused but for the shrewdnesss OF a
naples police officer. This man care
fully examined the bedchamber and.
lying on the floor by the bedside. he
found enc of those large moths that
abound in Italy. A lighted candle had
stood on a table by the bed. and the
moths wings bore evident marks OF
having been badly singed against the
name
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Enormous Demand for Matches.

The consumption of matches has
reached amazing proportions. Accord
ing to the Lancet. about $4,000. 900
gross OF boxes are consumed per An
mum, 63 per cent. of which were OF the
strike anywhere" and 81 per cent OF
the safety variety. This is 2,55Z, ds0,-
600 boxes and more than 500, 600, oGp,-
000 matches. Friction matches wec-s
first used in 1888.
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that anything could excuse lis friends
curse with the widow.
You're not sore at me. Bob. are
you?" Broadway pleaded.
I've said my say. You've heard my
opinion"
do you think everyone will feel
that way about it?"
"Of course"
Broadway was distressed beyond his
feeble power of explanation. Pacing
up and down. he moaned:
IF it wasn't for those debts! II 1t
wasn't for the bills | owe!"
You don't know the exact amountT'
No"
why haven't you added them up"
Il haven't had time. I've been-too
busy"
Doing WHAT"
Now, don't give me the third de
gree, please. Look here! I'm SO nery-
Gus hat I'm trembling like a leaf"
Where are those bills?'
"In the little room, in my desk"
Would you mind if | looked them
over"
No; l wish you would. You Will
do that, Bob" He was az eager as II
examination OF them by his business
headed friend would mark each one
take your advice and call this thing
off. What am l going to say to Mrs.
Gerard?"
You won't have to say anything.
I'll handle her"
well, what would you say to herr"
will you please leave that to me-
Go over there and sit down. Do some
more thinking. You've got many a
think coming to you, young fellow,
Tm going to see how much You
the world"
And Broadway did exactly as he or
dered, looking after him almost as a
child might after some one had as.
sumed full charge of tangled. juvenile
affairs.
Suddenly he realized that some out
standing bills would not be among the
mass which Wallace was examining.
He would try to get them in. He
wished to know the worst, now that
he was at Il. He went over 70 the
telephone and called up a certain ia
nous restaurant. After he had told
| the manager to make ont his bill sor
the previous evenings entertainment
| ard let him know the total, he sat
waiting. with the receiver glued tight
to one ear, and, when Rankin entered,
called him to him.
You'd better look around for an.
other job. Rankin"
The butler almost tainted. Hasn't
my service been satisfactory. sir?"
"Oh. yes; everything has been all
right; but, you see. Rankin. I'm going
TO leave town. I-er-expect to do q
lot OF travelling"
lie gazed at Rankin %anxioualy. ,ie
hoped this would be easy. The worry
on his face and the cramped position
necessary to listening at the telephone
and watching the butler closely gave
him a pltiful expression. ha looked
! a. II In pain.
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CHAPTER V.=Contirued.

I've been through there on the
gain"
That's bad enough. Guess what |
Uffered! | got of the train! Oh, you
can't realize what I've been through,
Bob, I've made a blum and pretended
20 be happy all the time; but. believe
ne, old pal. there have been times
when I've started for the Br6oRTyh
~oridge-and | won't tell you about a
bottle OF poison and a gun full of lead
which | considered using. didn't care
about the money I'd spent; what wor-
Red me was that running In debt, day
after day, with no chance Of repay
Ing"
But you kept on accepting credit"
And 1t was wrong-dead wrong
But-well, l guess It must be in my
blood. | couldn't help IT."
How about your uncle?"
Broadway laughed. a ~cackling, scorn
gul laugh.
Hes a rich man. Have you tried
him?"
Yes; tried him and found him
guilty. | wrote ard told him | was
short OF ready cash, after | had spent
the pittance that he paid me for my
interest in the Jones gum. ! asked
him If he wouldn't lend me, say. ten
thousand dollars"
IBID he answer7-
sure, he answered. Sent me a pack
k.SD nc thN ~, ny,A ~, n1yIDA. aC1,ur
:his and forget your troubles He's in
europe now. He's worth a million. If
les worth a nickel, and he bought me
put for practically nothing!"
%"Stingy?"
"Stingy? He's go mean that every
time he's asked to have n drink he
Gakes a cigar and then saves up the
aigars, puts them In old boxes, and
gives them away for Christmas pres
npts.'
Where have you been getting
enough for tips and pocket money!"
Il sold that big French car | said
Gas in dead storage. And do you re
member that | said I'd lost a lot of
tewelry? | hadn't, had pawned 1t.
Eow's my work, en-"
You're a wonder! I've got to hand
II 10 you. But why didn't you conhde
Ia me long agor"
Il didn't have enough courage to
ronfide in anyone. | could only keep
on hoping that some miracle would
happen. I've thought Of nothing ex-
cspt money and how TO get It.
And, Bob, last night, at that ban.
Caet table. | sat looking at Mrs. Ge-
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FROM uIP PLAY OF GEORGEM.C CONAN

his arm. He was rather badly funked
BY this uncompromising attitude.
wait a minute, Bob" he urged.
Don't go off like that. That was an
awful thing YOU just said to me. II
had a wild night. Give me a chance
"a think"
All right" said Wallace, not very
g%raciously. GO ahead-think! It's
about time you began to think
He sank into a chair, his gloomy
face regarding Broadway with small
favor, his angry fingers tapping on a
table top.
Broadway was very nervous. Reali-
cation was becoming vivid Of the fact
that he had not been wholly admirable
in his general curse.
Don't you suppose I know It's a
shabby thing to do?" he urged. But.
great Scott. look at the fix I'm in"
Wallace made a gesture OF negation.
II vas clear that he refused to grant
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What was more important still. some
of the powdery dust from the moths
wings was found on the trigger of the
pistol, and the pistol had lain in such
a position that it covered the princess
heart. 1t was clear, argued this astute
detective, that the moth had burned its
wings and had fallen on the table
where, writing in agonies, its wings
had struck the trigger of the pistol,
and the pistol had been thus fired 1t
was noted that the trigger worked with
exceptional ease.
1t should be remarked that these
Italian moths are larger than any with
which we are familiar in Canada. On
this evidence the prince was acQuit
ted.
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rard. thinking Of her millions and won
dering what she'd say to me if | should
tell my story, trying to pluck up nerve
enough to take her into my confidence
and see II she wouldn't help. That's
how 1t started. | didn't realize what
I was doing; but must have been
staring at her for ten minutes when
aAe called a waiter who, presently
handed me a note"
"rWhat did 1t say? Was It from her?'
"yes, and 1t said: Why do you stare
q me so?'"
did you answer NJ"
Eyes"
What did you say!"
"Oh, couldn't help tt was dec-
,erate said Because ! love your"
SAND she ~aEswsrcd?"
1--we 700. too
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WITH PHOTOGRAPHS
SCENES IN THE PLAY
OGoNICTZ 80 S/ an L-LNNI~|-T IC77-"0'E -

When Rankin said resfect.@..}
that, if Mr.. Jones was travelling he
should like to trayel With a.-, JacA
son was annoyed.
I'D like t 0 have YOU. Rau&.".' h
said weakly, but, You see, ! expect
to locate in-er-m Japan. and I've
got TO have some one who understands
the language"
That was a poser. He congratulated
himself. That would settle Rankin
and get rid of him with no hard feel
ings. He was really rather fond Of
Rankin.
BIT no. Il speak Japanese very
well, sir" and the extraordinary but
Ter, with a calm which youched for his
veracity. 81 was in service with two
Japanese for over five years, and il
you think OF China, sir. or Russia"
Fortunately for his masters diff
Guilty maintained cOmpOsure. two
things happened to distract attention.
He got his message on the telephone,
and the ringing doorbeIl removed Ran
kin.
But the young spendthrift's calm
was brief. What's that, again" he
asked the restaurant man anXiously.
"Er-what? Twenty-three hundred and
twenty-three dollars? The
what? Oh, the vintage, Is
that so? Er not at
all. Twenty-three hundred is all right.
1t would be the same to me If you had
ssid-er-twenty-three thousand"
Having hung up the receiver, he
sagged down in his chair d~isconsolate-
ly.
'Twenty-three. Twenty-three," he
nurmured. And the butler
speaks Japanese! | can't win a bet!
III never forget this day"
He rose and paced the room, then
paused and gazed at the wall calendar.
THE thirteenth Of the month. No
wonder"
He threw the offending Harrison
Fisher girl into the CRATE, as Rankin,
returning, announced a persistent Wis
itor who had declared that he would
wait when he had been assured that
Mr.. Jones was out. Jackson examined
the mans card.
Peter Pembroke," he unused, puz-
zled. Where have heard the name
before"
"He appears to be a man of some
Importance, sir"
And he knows I'm in?"
Rankin nodded.
oh, we'll; bring him in. 1t can't be
any worse" He called to Wallace.
Bob, Oh, Bob, When YOU get that
total add twenty-three hundred and
t~wenty-three dollars to it."
What FORE
"Thuh-vin-tage," Broadway an
swered bitterly, as his visitor came in.
"Of course you expected me-" were
his first words. My name is Penn
broke"
Broadway was puzzled. Expected
you?"
Didn't Judge Spotswood wire you
that I'd CALF"
"Spotswood?"
Yes, Of Jonesville."
"Oh, ! know whom you mean, OF
course. No; he didn't wire"
That's strange. | talked with him
over the long-distance phone less than
an hour ago. and he told me he had
wired you early this morning"
No" said Broadway definitely.
II can't understand it."
Hold on. Rankin did hand me a
wire. | didn't read it," Broadway
searched the table, then his pockets
and finally discovered the crumpled
his watch.
You have my deepest sympathy,
Mr.. JONES' said Pembroke u%nctuous-
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Timber Carried by Tornado.

A tornado transported timber a "a.
lance OF about six miles IN Wales, NJ
Gently. The timber and ether debris
were found by a farmer, On top of q
mountain In Brecknockshire. where h
must have been carried by the severv
storm that swept through the country
q short time ago.
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Is. as he was tearing off the envelope
end.
Have l." Jackson was surprised.
You most certainly have, sir.
knew your uncle very We'll. \ fine and
able man
I'm? Er-yes. He is abroad"
Pembroke nodded with an JUNCTION
rapidly increasing. Yes. How sad
that II should happen while be WAS
among mere strangers"
jackson looked al him. not compre-
hending in the least, and then turned
his attention to the neglected te!e
gram. il read:
Gable from Mr.. Graham, London,
England. announcing your uncle's de
mise. received late last night. His last
will and testament made prior TO his
sailing places you in possession OF the
estate. His entire fortune. his bust
ness, his every earthly possession he
leaves Internationally to you. his
nephew and only heir. Shall | come
to New York, or expect YOU here? Penn
broke will call on you today. Answer
at once
Broadway scarcely had the strength
with which to raise his head after he
had read this mighty news. So his
uncle had relented at the end!
Great heavens"
I'm awfully sorry for you, young
man" said Pembroke sympathetically
I,oEcnp uyoc cnrpr{cnJ EViAnpf1U
the man knew nothing OF the treat.
ment which his uncle had invariably
given him while he still lived. You
are?"
"Ah, yes; but 1t is something
through which We must all go in this
life
What? Go through all he had?
Never. III never go through all OF
that if I once really get it,"
He was worth his weight in gold"
said Pembroke, still sympathetically.
How much did It total, do you
know" asked Broadway practically.
That | can't say. We offered MIN
twelve hundred thousand for his bust.
ness and goodwill less than two
months ago. The proposition still
holds good, Mr.. Jones. We stand ready
to close the deal in forty-eight hours.
I-er-realize that in your time Of
trouble and grief it is hardly right to
discuss business, bat it is vitality i'm
portant that we bring the matter TO q
closing point by Saturday noon, as we
are considering, at the same time, the
purchasing of the Sprucemint com
pany. Our preference leans toward
the Jones gum, but
Broadway, wide-eyed and speechless
for the moment, gazed at him with
dropping jaw. Wait a minute. Wait
a minute. Who is we" Who stands
ready with this Offer"
The company Of which | have the
honor to be second vice-president, Mr..
Jones-the Consolidated Chewing Gum
Company Of America"
Jackson approached him with an air
so serious that it was almost fearful
This change in the aspect of affairs
what overcome.
Hold on. Let me get this clear.
Your people want to buy the Jones
Gum?"
I'VE do"
For twelve hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars?"
The top price"
After an instant's pause in which he
licked his lips with nervous tongue,
and stood poised as II to spring upon
his visitor: where's the money?
Have YOU got it with you?"
II can get my lawyers together with
In an hour, if you are ready to close
the deal"
ITO BE CONTINUEDD