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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
HIGH AUTHORITY PRAISES NORMAL U. s. EDUCATORS REPORT HAS, GIVEN STATE EXCELLENT SERVICE, WRITES DR. J.
 l.. McBRIEN.

Dr. Jasper l.. McBrien, one of the bureaus specialists in rural education, working under the direction of Hon. P. P. Claxton, United States Commis- sioner of Education, spent one week last December in a study of educa- tional conditions in Arkansas, Dr. McBrien writes as follows concern ing the State Normal School;
 "Under an act of the legislature of 1907, the Arkansas State Normal School was established at Conway. Here too is located Hendrix College, the leading Methodist. school of the state, with an endowment of $300,000, which makes it's future secure. Here also is Central College, the only Bap- tist institution of its kind in the state, for girls.
 'It was December II, in company with Supt. Cook when l visited the Normal School. It opened it's first session in September, 1908. Since that time it has enrolled over 1,6OO students, and has graduated about 125. This is the work of five years. And yet more than one thousand teachers, according to President Doyne, abandon their work in this state. after one year of effort, either because they recognize the fact that they are not suited to the work or something more to their taste invites them. Their places must be filled by others. These figures show us all too clearly and too forcefully the her culean task placed upon this one State Normal School.
 'It is giving the state excellent ser vice considering what the state has given it for maintenance. But the state can and should do more by this school. In this state as in almost every other state, the problem of sup plying the schools with professionally trained teachers is the paramount issue in public education.
 "An eighth grade education admits students to this school. The course of study is so arranged that those who desire may take a rural course covering two years, mainly reviewing the common branches, and taking a few high school subjects, being syp- plemented by elementary psychology, school management and methodology, with the privilege of doing practice and observation work in the train ing school.
 "The regular course covers a pc ,riod of four years, about one fourth of which is devoted to pedagogy. The seniors are required to do some prac- tice teaching under proper supervision
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
BERYL.

We are having some cold weather at present.
 There is but little farm work being done here at present.
 There was a large crowd at the so- ciety last Saturday night and all re- port nice time.
 Miss Ollie Dawson put in an appli- cation for assistant teacher of Beryl school last Saturday, and spent the night at J. R. Giddens'.
 Crawford Giddens attended church at Vilonia Sunday.
 February p.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

J. A. Dennis to Carl Clements, 3 acre strip off south half south half east half southwest, 35-4-12; $60.
 A. P. Dollahite to J. T. Canada, un- divided one half interest in lots 2, block 2, Robinson's plan; S400.
 Max Mayer to same; same; $400.
 Heirs of Vitula Harrison to w. D. Cole, Jr., lots 1, 5 and 6, block 70, Boulevard addition; $200.
 P. H. Prince to Clifton E. Hoss, lots 1 to 8, inclusive, block AT, Rob inson's plan; $100.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
MARRIAGE LICENSE

J. A. E. Cobb, 24, Holland, and Tilda Bell, 20, Enola.
 James Freeman, 23, and Lena Thomas, P, Conway.
 Dudley Kelley, 26, and Georgia Butler, 20, Conway.
 James White, 21, and Ola Anthony IS, Enola.
 Walter Boydston, 21, and Eva lew, IS, Mayfower.
 Amos Ashcraft, 29, Grape, Ark, and Lena Witenberg, 23, Little Rock.
 l.. R. Lederick, 21, and Cora Nay Tor, 19, Mayfower.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
CITY AND COUNTY
 10 BUY CRUSHER FOR PERMANENT STREETS FIRST STEP IN THAT DIRECTION TAKEN AT CITY COUN-
 GIL MEETING.

The first step toward the construc- tion of permanent streets in Conway was taken at last nights meeting of the city council when a resolution was adopted authorizing a committee to purcahse a rock crusher, after County Judge Holt had agreed on behalf of the county to appropriate $500 for this purpose out of the city's share of the three-mill road tax. The commit tee to make the purchase is composed of Aldermen R. B. McCulloch and Wellington Robbins and Judge Holt.
 Judge Holt was present at the meet ing and stated that he endorsed the plan suggested by Alderman McCul- loch in a recent communication to the Log Cabin Democrat for the construc- tion of permanent streets in Conway and was willing to cooperate with the city in the installation of a rock-crush- CT. Alderman J. K. Donnell moved that the proposition be accepted and committee be apointed and given power to purchase the necessary ma chine.
 The plan of the committee is to buy a crusher and install it at the Cadron Gap or some other nearby hill where there is an abundant supply of stone It is planned to operate the crusher with electric power carried over wires from the municipal electric plant. The committee has already be- gun an investigation of the matter and will probably be ready to report with in few days.
 The ordinance abolishing or reduc- ing the salaries of the various city officers, introduced at the previous meeting by Alderman McCulloch came up for it's second reading and final action upon it was postponed until an adjourned meeting, to be held next Thursday night. The author of the measure explained that it did not eff feet the present administration and could not be construed as a reflection upon it, but that it was merely in- tended to cut down expenses and leave more money for use upon the streets. He said the mayor, treasurer and re- corder should be as willing to sacri- fee their time for the city as the al- dermen, who have never received any compensation and that there are plenty of patriotic citizens willing to shoulder these burdens without salary. Alderman Donnell pointed out that the proposed ordinance did not effect the treasurer's salary and said he desired to offer some amendments, but was not ready to present them. It was then decided the matter should go over until Thursday night. Mayor Duncan, who is a candidate for re- election, stated that he would be will ing to serve without salary and one of the councilmen quoted Frank Jones, another candidate, to the same effect.
 The council allowed accounts amounting to $60.80, including $30.8O for a bill from the Conway Lumber Co.,, $25 for night marshaPs salary and $5 for court stenographer's fees in circuit court.
 For Sala-A 6na duear-old Jack
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
RUBY OAKLEY LOWERY.

From Tuesdays Daily
 Ruby Oakley Lowery, aged six years, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Lowery, died of pneumonia last night at her home near Greenbrier. Funeral services will be held this afternoon. Burial will be at Needs Creek ceme- tery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26

John T. Erwin, Jr. former student
 of Hendrix College, was in Conway this morning en route to the Univel , sity of Arkansas from his home at Crossett, where he has been visiting.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
Deposits and Credit

This bank has always made it rule to lend money to live farmers who are really making an honest effort to get ahead In the world. Thousa sands of our country's most successful farmers have dated their finan- cial success from the help they secured at this bank This bank has always con- sidered that it was public institution and such that it owed debt to the county as we'll as to the men whose investment made it possible
 We are proud of our record. Our county has made wonderful advancement in recent years and we feel justified in taking at least some of the credit There is no de- nying the value of the assistance that an accommodating bank renders commun- ity. But we can't lend to every one, no matter how good the security. We must take care of our depositors first. So you see readily that the best way, to place yourself in line for fnancia help is to be come depositor at this bank. You will find it pleasure to transact your bus mess here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
MARGARETTE B. HANNA.

From Tuesdays Daily.
 Marguerite B. Hanna, 18-months- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Hanna of this city, died of pneumonia at o'clock this morning. The body will be taken to Holland for burial. Interment will be at Oakland ceme- tery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26

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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26

For Sale-A fine 4-year-old jack Dr. E. O. Brannon.-28wtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26

ReS. J. Clarence Dawson is in Nor rilton today.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
FRESH TROOPS FOR BOTH SIDES
ALLIES HAVE FRENCH ARMY or
100000 AT PARIS.
Germans Have Reinforcements Com
ing to Aid-16o,0o Men Under
Won Boehn.

Paris, Sept. 16.-The French army
of 100000 fresh troops is being held in
Paris ready to be hurled against the
German line in case it covers and
braces for a counter attack.
1t is officially reported that a new
German army has started on it's
march of relief 1t is commanded by
General Won Boehn and consists of
three or four corps, numbering from
100000 to 100000 men. This army
has appeared in Belgium in the vicin.
ity of Renaix.
The army of General Won Kluck, the
disastrously defeated German right,
has been forced back until their lost
ground now covers nearly 20 miles.
This army has marched 500 miles in
the past month, most of the distance
under Ere and is almost completely
exhausted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
SERB INVADERS WELCOMED
Pursue Austrians After Capture Of
City of ZemIin-Continuous
Artillery Duel.

Nish, Servia, Sept 16, via London
The following official statement was
issued yesterday:
"On our northern front after TAX
ing Zemlin, our troops still continued
successfully to pursue the offensive.
The hurried nature of the fight of the
enemy at Zemlin can be estimated by
the quantity of provisions, equipment,
arms and ammunition and other war
material found in the town.
Our troops were received with in
describable enthusiasm in Zemlin. A
tie deum was sung for the victory of
the Servian army. The railroad as far
as the station in Belgrade has been
repaired and is ready for use in the
transportations of troops.
"A continuous artillery duel is TAX
ing place on the northern 'front.'"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
FOR EMERGENCY CURRENCY

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE emer-
gency currency bill, amending the
Vreeland-Aldrich act, so as to make
Is instead of 80 per cent the amount
of commercial paper to be accepted
from banks as security for emergency
currency, passed the senate without a
roll call and now goes to the house.
The senate added several amend
ments to the bill. One amendment
adopted by vote of 80 to 10 provides
for the issue of emergency currency
through state banks and trust COM
panies to insure wider distribution for
the relief extended Senator Hoke
Smith, of Georgia, proposed the amend
ment, which was generally supported
by southern senators who declare that
only by issuing emergency currency to
the state banks could the needed cir
culation be brought to the small farm
er and small merchant. They assert
ed the national banks could not or
would not loan emergency currency at
reasonable rates to the small producer
who most needed it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
SLOWNESS NOT DfSQUIETING
SO Says Petrograd Report Concerning
Russian Movements in East Poland
Germans Are Fortifyine.

Paris, Sept. ia dispatch from
Petrograd to the Havas agency says
the Russian invasion of Bukowina, the
Austro-Hungarian crown land in west
ern Hungary is proceeding unopposed
Placards have been found every
where in the country announcing Aus
trian victory.
The Germans are strongly fortify-
ing Kalisz, Russian Poland, the CORE
spondent adds, and the city has been
surrounded by barbed wire entangle-
ments and mines.
Kalisz has been renamed Grossgar-
ten.
A semi-official communication says
the slowness of the Russian operations
in East Prussia are not disquieting.
The affairs have been only minor ones
which were alternately successful and
unsuccessful. They have no impor-
lance in such gigantic struggle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
DEMOCRATS CAPTURE MAINE
CURTIS WINS OVER HAiNEs BY
400 VOTES.
Progressive Candidates Not In the Run
ing-AIl Congressman Are Re-
elected, Say Unofficial Returns.

Portland, Me-, Sept 16.-Mayor
Oakley C. Curtis of Portland, Demo
crat, was elected governor of Maine,
over Governor William T. Haines of
Watervilie, who was candidate for a
second term, by margin of 200
votes, according to unofficial returns.
All the 521 cities, towns and planta-
tions, except 81 small places, whose
vote is not expected to change the re-
suit, had been tabulated. The vote
was 56,179 for Hams and 5S,877 for
Curtis. Halbert p Gardner of Patten,
the Progressive candidate, received
17,147 votes.
The four Maine congressman, Asher
G. Tinds, John A. Peters and Frank e.
Guernsey, Republicans, and Daniel j.
McGillicuddy, Democrat, were reflect
ed, according to the same returns.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
p TRAINLOADS OF SPOILS
Great Quantity of Booty Gathered by
the French at Marne-Much
Taken Elsewhere.

London, Sept 16.-Twenty-one train
loads of booty collected on the Marine
battlefield have been brought into
Vincennes since Sunday morning,
says a Reuter- dispatch from Paris.
The spoils of war include IL guns,
seven motor wagons filled with ammu-
milton, four mitrailleuses, three aero
planes, two large fiat cars piled with
helmets, rifles, swords and cartridges,
besides gun carriages and wagons of
different kinds.
1t is estimated that since the begin.
ming of last week about 80 guns, 80
mitrailleuses and 40 wagons have
been captured from the Germans, in
addition to considerable quantity Of
ammunition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
CracoW Has Fallen.

Petrograd, Sept. 12.-Cracow, the
strongest Austrian post in Galicia, and
one hich INSTRUCTED the advance of
the huge Russian center army upon
Breslau, it's next objective, is report
ed to have fallen before the furious
attack of Russian cavalry and infan-
try under cover of the disastrous fire
of the heavy siege guns.
The forts to the east and north of
the city were shelled necessarily un-
til finally the Austrian guns were ST.
fenced and the city was occupied by
the Russian troops.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
100000 Soldiers Across c,nsd.

Toronto, Sept. 12.-Ninety train.
loads OF Sikh and Ghoorkha soldiers,
numbering 100000, the flower of the
native East Indian army of Great
Britain, have been passing through
Toronto and North Bay, bound for
France. A portion of this army, which
is merely the vanguard of further
troops from India, sailed from Que
bee on the Megantic on Saturday,
Aug. 20, and landed in Liverpool last
Sunday morning. The remainder pro-
ceeded across the Atlantic on special
transports.
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. .
WAR SEEN IN BRIEF.

A furious battle il reported rag
ing north Of the river Afsne where
five of the seven German armies
composing the army of invasion of
France are hurriedly throwing up
earth works against the Onrushing
allies who are In superior force.
The German crown prince, repulsed
near Verdun, Is commanding these
decide the fate of the German in
vasion of France.
} Vienna, London, Berlin and Pc
trograd claim victories for the Rus
sian, Austrian and German armies
; in east Prussia. A Vienna Telegram
to Rome claims the Austrians have
defeated the Russians, taken q
large number of prisoners and cap
tured much ammunition and many
stores.
ROumanians are urging Italy to
join In common cause against Aus
trfa, according to dispatches re-
ceived from Rome yesterday. The
anarchists of Italy 1T a meeting
yesterday denounced the neutrality
of the Italian government, and
voted to stand by the triple en-
tente.
MOntenegrin and Servian troops
have combined to resist the inVa-
sion of the Austrian army In San
jakOf NOvibazar and the Occupa-
ton of Tashlija, north of NOviba-
ed at Rome. The Austrians were
forced to retreat after several en-
counters.
The first land encounter between
Japanese and Germans in the Far
East has resulted I'm the invaders
capturing the town of Chino.
Sir Edward Grey, In his reply to
recent remarks of the imperial Ger
man chancellor, says Britain would
have protected Belgium against
any trespassers and that her stand
now fs similar to that taken I'm
1870 when Bfnmarck, however, saw
fit to respect the neutrality of Bel
GUM.
The German garrison in Brussels
has been increased to 5000.
) London and Petrcgrad dispatches
claim another crushing victory for
the Russians over the Austrian
army I'm Russian Poland. 1t IL as
serted that In the various engage
ments the cars soldiers have TAX
en- an aggregate of 10000 Austri-
ans prisoners and captured 1000
field pieces.
Pekin hears that $4,000 Japanese
Tung peninsula.
United States awaits reply from
Emperor William as to Germans
Willingness to discuss peace terms.
Rome correspondent wires that
a COnstantinOple dispatch says the
powers, including Germany, have
rejected the Turkish governments
abolition of her treaty rights with
the other nations.
Servians take the Austrian town
of SemIfn, opposite Belgrade, from
W hfch the enemy had been bonn
harding the capital daily.
The British prime minister has
called for more men to serve the
country and when the govern
ment's plans are completed the Bri-
fish army will number 1,S54,OOO
men.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
Open DYKES: Save Antwerp-

Antwerp, Sept. liking Albert has
gone to the front to direct the Belgian
sive all along the line. The Germans
have been compelled to abandon all Of
their efforts to besiege this city. The
opening of the dykes and the flooding
of the lowlands was a complete sur.
prise to the Germans. They fed,
abandoning their artillery, which was
completely mired. At many points
the gunners slashed the traces of their
horses and used them to escape,
Many were drowned.
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Dispatches from Constantinople by
way of Rome to Washington announce
that the foreign ambassadors, includ-
ing the German representative, have
informed the Turkish government
that the powers cannot accept abolu-
tons of the treaty rights accorded for
eigners. The American state depart
ment is without official advices.
The Austro-German right wing, OPP
Grating near Tomaszow. is routed and
fleeing in disorder, says the Morning
Posts Petrograd correspondent. The
Russians have cut off this army and
surrounded it on front and flank. The
right wing has been ordered to sur
render. The bulk of their supplies
are lost.
Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia
cousin of the emperor, was wounded
by shrapnel bullet, according to an
official Berlin dispatch, which has been
forwarded by the Amsterdam CORE
spondent of the Reuter- Telegram COM
pany. The bullet penetrated the thigh
but is not believed to have injured the
bone.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
Peace Moves of Pope.

Paris, SEPT. IA dispatch to the
Havas agency from Rome says the
Tribuna states that the appeal of Pope
Benedict for peace is preliminary to
an encyclical to the bishops on the
same subjects and to an initiative al
ready in the course of execution, with
the different governments asking for
cessation of hostilities and for the
opening of an arbitration congress.
The Tribuna adds that the apostolic
delegate to Washington has been
ident Wilson on the subject of arbitra-
ton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
Japs Favor Russian Alliance.

Petrograd, Sept. 15.-Japanese Off.
cials have declared, according to a
Russian journalist that the whole of
Japan is in favor Of an alliance with
Russia. Travellers returning from
Constantinople and Sofia bring the re-
port that there is a famine in the
Turkish capital. Reports reching here
say that Berlin is trying to give little
importance to the German retreat.
Political circles in Vienna are much
depressed because of the inability of
the German army to give further as
sistance to Austria.
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Make Appeal to Churches.

Washington, Sept. 15.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross has appealed to all re-
ligious denominations throughout the
country to contribute to the European
relief fund, in houses of worship on
Peace Sunday, Oct. 4, the day set
apart by President Woodrow Wilson
for special prayers. The Red Cross
also is planning to observe the Red
Cross flag day." when flags will be
sold throughout the country and the
proceeds used for hospital work being
inaugurated in Europe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
Poineare Treasures BELGIUM.

Bordeaux, Sept. liking Albert OF
Belgium, Monday wired President Ray.
monw Poincare as follows: Belgium
heartily congratulates the French
arms on their notable successes. The
abominable cruelties which our popu.
lation is suffering only increase our
ardor." In reply to the foregoing mes
sage President Poincare wired:
when the hour of reparation arrives,
none will forget what the heroic Bel.
gians haze done for the triumph of
the common cause of civilization and
liberty"
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Germans and Japs Clash.

Chino, Shan-tung Province, China,
Sunday, Sept. Is, via Picking, Sept. 10.
The first encounter between German
and Japanese forces on land occurred
today when there was number OF
sharp skirmishes between patrols OF
the contesting forces at point close
to Chino. Previous to these engage
ments German aeroplane flew over
the district. The Japanese fired on
the machine, but without success. A
considerable Japanese force is report
ed % miles to the north of here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
Steamer Aground; Crew Saved.

London, Sept. 16.-The Belgian
steamer Luxembourg, according to a
Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam,
struck the sand banks of Rassen, off
Westkapelle, iceland, Monday. The
crew was saved by a Flushing life
boat, but the steamer probably will be
a loss.
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it lost heavily in killed, wounded,
prisoners and guns, managed to reform
to some extent and undertake the Of
fensive.
The Germans who REINFORCED the
Austrians, according to latest advices
shared in the defeat. They are trying
to reach the fortress at Przemysl and
the rear guard is endeavoring to keep
off the Russian cavalry which is pur
suing them.
10000 Men Taken.
Austria had in Poland and Galicia
an army estimated at 100000 men
with $500 guns. At Ii mberg, Austria
lost many thousands OF men in killed,
wounded and prisoners. 1t is now
stated, although not officially. that the
total number of prisoners amounts to
10000 and that 45C field guns were
taken besides the guns in the captured
forts, and an immense amount of war
material.
Berlin Admits Defeat.
A dispatch to the Central News from
Copenhagen says that Berlin messages
admit that the chief Austrian army has
suffered an absolute defe It, but claim
it is retiring in good order.
More Germans in East.
Petrograd, Sept. 14.-German troops
brought to east Prussia from the west
have concentrated on the ALE. They
have begun to advance and large col
umns have crossed the line of the Ma
zurian lakes. The Russian advance
guard, while delaying the German ad-
vance has retired eastward.