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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
FOLLOW HIGHWAY ENGINEERS ADVICE DONACHEY'S SUGGESTION SAYS STREET IMPROVEMENT SHOULD BE UNDER EXPERT
 SUPERVISION.
From Fridays Daily.

Don't spend any money putting a rock unsuitable for road purposes on the streets, and don't spend any money at all until you have secured the ad- vice of competent engineer said former Governor Geo. w. Donaghey, who was in the city on business yes terday afternoon, referring to the pro- posed plan of building macadamized streets in Conway.
 MT. Donaghey expressed himself as being highly in favor of building per manent streets. He has large prop erty interests here and still considers Conway his home, although for busi- ness convenience has been continuing to reside in Little Rock since his last term as governor expired.
 q am> afraid the sandstone in the hills north of Conway will not make a satisfactory macadam," he said. Sandstone will rapidly disintegrate when exposed to wear and does got bind together as does limestone. The best material for this purpose is called trap rock, and I doubt whether any of it can be found in the immediate vicin- ity of Conway
 But whatever is done, no money ought to be spent until you get the best expert knowledge possible, not only as to the quality of the stone, but as the depth it should be laid, the grades, drainage, etc., all of which are highly important in road building"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
HENDRIX BOARD
 ENDS IFS SESSION CLAUD NELSON ELECTED
TO TAKE PLACE OF PROF. STA PIES, GRANTED YEARS
 LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

From Wednesdays Daily
 The board of trustees of Hendrix College, which was in session all of yesterday, adjourned at 6 o'clock yes terday afternoon, after a day of strenuous labor. Of the 33 members of the board 13 were present, as fol lows: George w. Donaghey, James Thomas, F. S. H. Johnston, R. E. L. Bearden, M. N. Waldrip, J. B. Steven. son, ST., w. s. Cazort, Forney Hutch inson, A. E. Holloway, J. D. Ham, monds, T. D. Scott, E. R. Steel and R w. Mckay.
 The board granted to Prof. T. s Staples, head of the department of history, one years leave of absence in order that he might continue his stud. ies at Columbia University of New York. Claud D. Nelson of this city who was graduated from Oxford Uni, versity, Oxford, England, two years ago, and who took postgraduate work last year, was elected associate pro- lessor of history to fill Prof. Staples position. MT. Nelson is now teaching at Columbia, Ky. He will receive the degree of bachelor of arts with the class of 1914 at Hendrix College.
 All the present members of the fac ulty were reelected, and Prof. L. E Winfrey, associate professor of mod ern languages, was raised to the rank of professor. The salary of Athletic Director w. M. Headrick was increas- ed S2OO.
 It was decided to decrease the num- Der of members of the board from B to q, and a committee composed of Dr. J. H. Reynolds, James Thomas, J. F. Parish and F. s. H. Johnston was appointed to nominate new board. The charter for the new board was presented to the board and was con- firmed, and will be filed with the sec retary of state.
 The board created an office of aud itor, whose duty it will be to audit quarterly the books of the financial agents of the college. The auditor was not elected, but it was specified that he shall be an expert accountant.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
SHM SHRHSON

terday afternoon from a Asiness trip to Perry county.
 Rev. R. A. Robertson returned this morning to his home at Dyer after spending several days here.
 Mrs. John R. Haynes and children of Lake Village are guests of her sis ter, Mrs. w. s. Hammer, on Prince street.
 Mrs. l.. N. BOlls and children re- turned last night from a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. G. McMillen, at Prescott.
 Rev. J. B. Stevenson returned this morning to Fayetteville after attend ing the meeting of the Board of Trus- tees of Hendrix College.
 For Sale-A nice six-room resi- dence, good well, barn and other out houses, ground 1O0x150 feet, two
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
FIRE LOSSES IN
 ARKANSAS HEAVY
LOSS EXCEEDS PREMIUMS
INSURANCE COMPANIES DE- CLARE STATE HAS BEEN AN
 UNACCEPTABLE FIELD.

Little Rock, March 2O.-The an- nual returns of the fire insurance companies for 1913 demonstrate that Arkansas is a very unprofitable field for their operation. During the year the companies received in premiums a total of $3,O66,228, and during the same time paid to the insurers in fire losses a total of $4,233, ,768.16, the loss ratio being $143.6.
 In addition to the losses, the ex- penses for the year were $1,134,614, and the losses and expenses exceeded the premiums by total of $2,3O4,134
 For the five years from 1908 to 1913, inclusive, the total premium re- ceipts for the state have been $11,- 298, ,993, and the losses have been $10,- 747,172. The expenses for that pe- riod were $4,18O,567, showing bal ance of $3,628,746 of losses and ex- penses over premiums.
 An analysis of the records shows that for the entire 34 years since the establishment of the Insurance De- partment, the premium receipts have amounted to $39,981,79 while the losses and expenses for the same pe- riod have been $40,709,742, showing that fire insurance has always been conducted in Arkansas in an actual loss.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
"OLE MISS" CANCELS
 FOOTBALL BATTL{.
PLAY OUACHITA COLLEGE
COACH HEADRICK ARRANGES GAME WITH SOUTHWEST
 ERN UNIVERSITY.

Athletic Director w. M. Headricl of Hendrix College today stated that the football game to have been played at Memphis, Tenn, on November 21 between Hendrix and the University of Mississippi, has been cancelled by "Ole Miss" Mississippi will play Ouachita College of Philadelphia or that date.
 The cancellation of this game caus ed much consternation upon the part of the Hendrix fans, as the Bulldogs wefe anxious to meet the Mississippi ans on neutral grounds because o1 gross charges of unsportsmanshiE made by Coach Driver and his team after the game played here last fall in which Hendrix was victorious.
 Coach Headrick has arranged for 2 game between Hendrix and South western University of Georgetown Texas, his alma mater, to be played on Hendrix field November 10. This game is looked forward to with much interest by the Hendrix men, as Coach Headrick is pupil of Coach Arbuckle formerly director of athletics of Southwestern, but now of Rice Insti- ute, at Houston, Texas. The coach has scheduled a game with Tender son-Brown College of Philadelphia, to be played at Philadelphia on Novem, Der 26, Thanksgiving Day.
 The following schedule has been completed by the coach:
 University of Arkansas at Fayette- vile, October 3.
 Arkansas College of 'Batesville, at Conway, October IA.
 Southwestern University of George town. Texas, at Conway, November
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
The insurance on the buildings was increased from $30,00O to $5O,OOO.

increased from $30,000 to $50,00O.
 The president of the college was authorized to set aside a day to be known as Donors Day." at which time public exercises will be held in honor of those who assist the college financially.
 A loan board, composed of F. s. H. Johnston, B. l.. Harton and James Thomas, was appointed. Before any amount of the endowment fund can be loaned it is necessary for the rec ommendation of w. B. Hubbell, regis trar of the college; the sanction of the college attorney, J. c. Clark, who ex- amines and draws up all legal docu- me:ss for the committee, and the sanction of the board of trustees. The college attorney will sit with the board henceforth.
 Steps toward raising funds for ad- ditional buildings were discussed, but no definite action was taken by the board. The executive committee of the board will meet in June to tran sact such matters as may be pre- sented.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
NORMAL STUDENTS
 TO PRESENT PLAY

The Normal Dramatic Club, com posed of the students of the State Normal, will present a play, entitled "Mr. Bob," at the Grand theater Fri day evening. The proceeds of the en- tertainment will go to memorial fund for the Normal. Tickets will be on sale at Greeson's Drug store, be- ginning today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
W o TT e E !!

What we say about the goods we sell may be accepted with some doubt But what others say of us must carry
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26

CONTIGUOUS. That's why we have built such strong business. Our reputation and future depends upon each sale we make. Therefore, we are mighty care ful what we sell. Nothing but honest merchandise leaves our store.
 Our stock is complete, consisting of headwear for children, misses and ladies'; footwear for the entire family in all styles and leather; ladies' and child ren's ready-wears, beautiful assort- ment, piece goods in all of the newest shades and weaves.
 Gentlemen, we haven't forgot, we have complete line of everything you want to wear. The prices to cover the above merchandise is extremely low. want to break our record. So we are
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26

The Woman's Home Mission So- ciety will take orders for cake, serve banquets, furnish refreshments for entertainments at reasonable prices. Phone orders to Mrs. w. N. Owen. Phone 53.-155dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26

Henderson-Brown College of Arka- delphia, at Philadelphia, November 26.
 Hendrix will also play the Agricul- tural College of Jonesboro and the University of Arkansas at Conway but the dates have not been decided upon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
Log Cabin Democrat

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE CONWAY PRINTING co. FRANK E. ROBINS, Editor. SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER YEAR, Invorioby in Advance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26
Personals

From Wednesdays Daily Wm. H. Prince is in the capital city today.
 B. o. Phelps is spending the day in Little Rock.
 Mrs. w. B. Stark is a Little Rock visitor today.
 J. J. Livingston went to Little Rock this afternoon. Mrs. Nettie F. Hoss is spending the day in Little Rock.
 Mrs. M. F. Hardin is shopping in the City of Roses today. Rev. J. B. Stevenson, presiding elder of the Fayetteville district at tended the meeting of the Board of Trustees at Hendrix College yester- day.
 Robert M. Hutchins, deputy com missioner of agriculture, returned to Little Rock this afternoon, after mak- ing number of speeches in Faulkner county in the interest of the boys and girls club work.
 In response to a telegram stating that her mother, Mrs. Etta Hardin, was dangerously ill, Mrs. J. R. Wright and twin boys, Richard Lewis and John Hardin, left this morning for Okolona. Mrs. Hardin is at present making her home with her oldest son at Okolona, and has been confined to her bed for the past six weeks with heart trouble. From Thursdays Daily z. F. Blair went to Little Rock this morning. Vernon Gates of Little Rock is in Conway today.
 Miss Kate Rowe is visiting in the City of Roses.
 MT. and Mrs. o. o. Florence are in Little Rock today.
 Rev. w, c. Graham, chaplain at the penitentiary, is in Conway today.
 Miss Virginia Turner of Morrill, ton is spending the day in this city. J. D. Dunaway, IT.. returned yes
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26

blocks from Hendrix College. See or write Mrs. E. J. Witt, Conway, Ark, for further information. wifi
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-26

This year we want to break our record So we are going to cut the prices.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23
SULPHUR-THE GREAT
HOME REMEDY

Mr.. Warren c. Cares. l08 So. Ohio
Ave, Columbus, Ohio, writes as fol-
lows: Il suffered intensely from
Eczema which covered my body
and arms. After trying three physi-
clans and one skin specialist and 20
different ointments and lotions, &C
cidentally learned of Hancocks Sui
phur Compound and Ointment l tried
them and the first application gave me
instant relief from that awful itching.
| persisted in their use and In one
week | had hardly trace of the erup-
ton" If any reader questions this
testimonial as not being bona fde and
unsolicited, an inquiry sent to the ad-
dress above, enclosing postage VIII
convince anyone beyond question.
Hancock's Sulphur Compound and
Ointment are sold by all dealers. Han
cock Liquid Sulphur Co, Baltimore
Md.-AdV.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23

one girl al home who was as lonely as
themselves.
She has her pick Of the beauI.
There's always three or four on her
steps OF an evening They vie with
each other in inviting her to the near
by resorts. trolley rides or strOlls.
When she is doubtful about going
about with this one or that one who
had been paying attention for months
past to girls she knew. her aunt rents
her hesitation. IF he finds the girl
at home more attractive IL is she to
whom he will propose"
There's more than a grain OF truth
in such reasoning. II isn't always love
and lovers which make up the duty or
a girls life. She may be able to min
lister to the comforts OF those at homo
this season. Perhaps they may be
taken from her the next year. II
there's only one who can be spared Tor
a fortnight's change Of air and scene
in the country, it should be the tired
overworked mother Of q family who
should be persuaded to go instead OF
the pretty, young daughter, who has
life before her 1t is wrong for WON
an to feel downhearted over what can
not be helped. Always make the best
OF a season at home. Hidden bless
ings often come to US in disguise.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23
One Hundred Years Ago.

THE curious modes which women
affect now began as far back as 1873,
which is a period we should hardly
wish to copy in most respects. a
dance not at all unlike the tango was
in vogue at that time, and had many
exponents, who danced in loose bod
ices opening in V shape from the
shoulders almost to the waist Skirts
were slit and we're often made OF
transparent gauze.
We may return to the gowns of that
period, which were without waists
having simply a girdle to the BUST
with skirts caught up rather short IN
front and slightly trained at the back.
In 1900 women wore sandals and
bare feet. Corset belts were only
about two inches wide. Some gowns
were caught up to the knee with large
canoes. Soon fashion overreached IT.
self. and then came crinolines, pointed
footgear and unnaturally small waists
Are we coming to this?
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23

quickly, This place has done very
we'll up to the present
AS long as it suits us and has
suited US from the day l brought you
here a bride, | refuse to bulge an
inch-just because it would please the
girls to make a change declares the
father.
I'VE owe it to our daughters to do
the best We can by them" urges the
wife We must find place BY May
moving day. | have already signitied
that we don't want this house any
longer The landlord has rented it
and new tenants move in May L"
Despite fathers explosive language
he has to scurry about to find a new
home There's two of the girls in the
market. That means a double parlor.
There must be a porch as well, for
summer sparkling, well-appointed
dining room on the first floor, for the
general run of young men include din
ing time with counting time.
Before father gets through with his
calculating, he finds that the new
domcile requires a couple of servants.
The old,fashioned furniture which did
duty while the girls were growing
must so to the secondhand shop,
Mother declares she won't have a
stick OF 1t about the house to shame
the girls. Pa makes an eloquent, man
ly plea to save the carpet around
which so many fond memories cluster.
1t was the first thing they saved up
money for when they went to house
keeping He is quickly frowned down.
Ma declares the parlors must have
hardwood floors and handsome rugs,
which can be rolled up and put aside
when fashionable dances are held at
the house. The girls must entertain,
no matter how we pinch and save for
it," she says. Pa signs and wishes
they were all boys. But when the
girls run up to him, fling their soft
arms about him, press their sweet
young lips to his, he wouldn't ex-
change those girls for sons If each
one of them was crowned king.
One glance into the girls happy
eyes and he feels that he could make
any sacrifice to suit them. The bird
lings are not in the home nest for
long. Why remain in a house that
don't please the daughters? Therell
be a great deal of May fitting, but
change of scenes, sight of new faces,
will be exhilarating as new wine to
the old folks. For the girls 1t will
bring new romances-another blith-
ing by the next May.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23

A little nonsense now and then
Is reIished by the wisest men
No matter how staid and sedate
man may be. he wouldn't be human II
he didn't have a foolish, romantic
streak somewhere in his heart tie
inherited 1t from his parents. who
looked and loved, else he would NOT
have been here to. make reality of his
own day dreams.
The stern man may say all that he
likes about the frivolity Of women;
that the woman is not yet born VINO
could cause him one extravagant
heart throb. With much bravado, he
assures YOU that he Is perfectly salts
fed with his life. But when the spring
comes on he begins to feel KIND
lonely. Not but that there are plenty
of women turning toward him with
beguillng smiles, yet the time IS not
ripe for his heart to respond.
AS the weather grows warmer and
the long. sweet cloyer-scented eve
nings begin to work their influence,
his icy nature undergoes a change.
The woman whom he frowned at in
her furs and costly wraps he now
looks at from out Of the side OF his
eyes. He thinks how much better she
looks in her plain, inexpensive sum-
mer garb, and he would not be averse
to an introduction.
He is agreeably surprised to see her
Of
gone to spend his two< weeks vaca-
ton. They come to know each other
through mutual friends. He finds her
bright, vivacious jolly good company
to pass the morning with on the piazza
or strolling with a merry party. She
is quite a different person, however.
when they are out alone together for
a~lnoonlight walk.
Even a very plain woman looks her
best under the silveFy moon and CLEAN
of the shining stars. Her voice drops
to a musical, more tender key. The
very touch OF her finger, clinging
lightly to his arm Is like a caress.
Her presence is magnetic. The glance
of her bright eyes is alluring. What
wonder that the man strolling by her
side forgets the VOWS he has made
hundred times to live and die bach
elor.
He succumbs to the witchery Of the
time, the place and the girl. and in
romantic moment proffers her his
heart and hand. No wonder 1t has
been said that moonlight works mad
ness in his brain. Most men can keep
firm control over their hearts though
the sun shines ever so brightly. Yet
nine times out Of ten, they have been
known to yearn for love and to be
loved under the influence of the low
er's moon. But what difference is it
as to how it happened so long as
they follow natures plan and marry
at last Every mans heart is to be
won. but it takes the right woman to
touch the tender chord. Even she
must wait until the psychological mo-
ment, that foolish, delicious moment
when love oyerfows his heart.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23
GOOD CHANGE.
Coffee to Postum.

The large army Of persons VINO
have found relief from many chronic
ailments by changing from coffee 10
Postum as daily beverage, is grow
ing each day.
1t is only simple question OF try
ing it for oneself in order to know
the JOY of returning health as realized
by an Ills. young lady. She writes:
81 had been a coffee drinker nearly
all my life and it affected my stomach
caused insomnia and l was seldom
without a headache. / had heard
about Postum and how beneficial it
was, so concluded to quit coffee ana
try 1t.
Il was delighted with the change.
| can now sleep we'll and seldom ever
have headache. My stomach has got
ten strong and can eat without SUI
fering afterwards. think my Wnoie
system greatly benefited by Postum
my brother also suffered from
stomach trouble while he drank col
fee. but now, since using Postum, ne
feels SO much better he would not go
hack to coffee for anything"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read The Road TO
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
REGULAR Postum-must be well
boiled-15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in cup of hot water and, with
cream and sugar, makes a delicious
beverage lnstantly-SOc and soc tins
The cost per cup of both kinds Is
about the same.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23
Natural Query.

A young married man living in Lake
wood has a camera which he Is fond
Of. He takes snapshots Of his bride,
and his bride takes snapshots of him,
and then they have the films developed
and printed and stuck in book and
show them to all callers. Once they
prevailed upon complacent friend to
take picture of the two of them to-
gether. The young husband just loved
this picture-it showed his wife and
himself in an extremely affectionate
attitude. He carried print Of it round
in his pocket.
The other day he was showing the
picture to friend Pm proud of this
one, old man" he explained. Il wouldn't
part with it for any amount OF money.
What do you think of it?'
Him, it's very good of your wife.
Who is the man?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-23
GET WIRELESS BY BEDSPRING
Eastern Amateur Experiments With
Novel Form of Antennae and
Is Successful.

Cyrus II. Flandreaux OF Peekskill,
y. Y, gives the following Interesting
account of his experiments with a
novel form of antennae for wireless
telegraphy:
There are many things used as an
tennae to catch the mysterious cleo
trio wives which carry our wireless
messages through space, and l ind
that the springs of my bed serve as
very efficient antennae. My room is
on the second story of my house, and
by using these springs as antennae l
can easily read the signals sent out
every night by the wireless station at
Sayville, l.. l., although they are not
by any means so loud as when l use
nv outdoor antennae, which are 40
feet above ground, 60 feet long and
consists of four wires on spreaders,
the wires being two feet apart.
The bedspring antennae are best
for use with nearby high power sta
lions Sayyille, L. l., is about h1ty
miles from Peekskill. With my out
door antennae | continually hear the
Arlington (Ea) naval station when St
sends out the correct time signals at
1855 a. IN and at 9:55 p. m; also
the weather reports, Brooklyn navy
ward; New London, Conn; Cape Goa
and others, including amateur stations
too numerous to mention.
II have an all-round good apparatus.
hold a station license and an oper-
ator's license, both issued by the
United States government. My ON
cial call is . V L."