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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16

setting forth alleged irregularities in other counties where the results as announced are not favorable to him.
 Judge Kirby declared that he would throw no obstacles in the way of a complete and thorough investigation, in fact he is anxious for the books to be opened everywhere, that all pos sible light might be thrown upon the election. But he nor his counsel had yet been able to get view of the poll books, tally sheets and ballots in the Poinsett county election, and he thought the issue would never be set tied until these had been examined that the truth may be known. Senator Clarke, while he made no charges of irregularity, said that a casual examination had revealed the fact that in Kirby counties more votes had been cast than there are poll-tax receipts reported. If Poin- sett county is to be opened on that question, he insisted that the same course should be pursued in other counties.
 There was a preliminary test vote in the committee on the selection of a member to take the place of w. H. Rector formerly of Fort Smith, now of Little Rock. He nominated Vim cent Miles of Fort Smith, Clarke man. J. D.. Head of Miller county, nominated Joe M. Johnson of Ash down, Kirby man, and Miles was elected by vote of 15 to 10.
 The subcommittee to tabulate the returns are J. H. Parker of Ouachita, Vincent Miles of Fort Smith, June Wooten of Pulaski, w. c. Hutton, the secretary, and w. F. Coleman of Jef- fersOn.
 In his contest Judge Kirby repre- sents that according to the official re- turns from all the counties with the exception of Poinsett, as declared by the chairman and secretaries of the various central committees, he has re- ceived a majority of all the votes cast of 855.
 Senator Clarke denies there was any change made in the Poinsett county, or any fraud perpetrated, and that the county cast 1521 votes for him and 45O for Judge Kirby.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
BOARD RECEIVES
 BIDS ON PAVING

From Tuesdays Daily
 About six or eight bids on paving the business district of Conway are expected to be received late this after noon by the commissioners of Street Improvement District No. 1 of Con- way, but it is not considered probable that the contract will be awarded be- fore tomorrow. Several contractors from out of town are here to submit bids, and there will also be bids by two or three local contractors.
 The board is composed of H. B. In- gram, Jo Frauenthal and w. H. Mar rcll and Prof. G. H. Burr is engineer for the district.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
ish from the Fourth ward.

ish from the Fourth ward.
 Through the courtesy of Postmas- ter A. J. Stephens we have been fur nished with a statement of the gross receipts of the Morrilton postoffice, showing the increase during the past eight years. Based on this increase the postoffice has now been advanced from the third-class into the second class. For the year ending March 31, 1906, the receipts total $5,087.97. In 1908 the receipts increased to $5,- 931.62. In 1910 they reached $6,- 2S1.77, and in 1912 went to $7,323.12. The office during these years was un- der Postmaster G. H. Taylor. During 1913 Postmaster Stephens succeeded to the job and for the year ending March 31, 1914, the receipts show a total of $8,081.51.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
CHURCH FOUNDATION
 WORK IS PROGRESSING

Good progress is being made on the construction of the foundation walls of the new Methodist church. The outside footings have been completed and concrete for the partition foun- dation walls is now being poured. The contract for the labor on all brick work for the building has been awarded to Courtney & Adams, who have the foundation contract.
 The brick work will be started at once and the building pushed to con- pletion as rapidly as possible.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

B. B. Barker to J. D. Collier, lots 1 to 4, Anderson's addition; $40O. Lot 3 and part lots 2 and 4, block 35, Rob- inson's plan; $1,OO0.
 Joseph Geza Dely to Geza Soos, southwest northeast, 11-5-13; $23O.
 J. w. James to B. B. Barker, lot 4, block 8, Robinson's plan; $55O.
 Ed w. Moore to Arthur A. Dunn, southeast northwest and southwest northeast, 21-6-13; $7OO.
 J. Frank Jones to George Harrod, north half lot 106 and all lot 1O7, Fid- lars survey; $1,OOO.
 w. D. Cole, IT,, to B. T. Ingram, part lots 1 and 8, block 5, Harrison's addition; $400.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
MORRILTON NEWS
From the Headlight, April 9.

From the Headlight, April 9.
 Thurman Rowlett and Ben Quinn of Conway were guests of friends here Sunday.
 Faber Spires came up Saturday from Conway, remaining over Sun- day with Floyd Stephens.
 The senior class of Central College, at Conway, presented a play, Irish Girls from Cork" at the Auditorium in this city Thursday night, being greeted by a fair-sized audience. The entertainment consisted of Irish folk dancing, Irish songs and Irish readings, all participants rendering their numbers with ease, the program being pleasing indeed.
 Tuesday was the date for the city election and so quietly did it pass off that not one versed in the matter would never have suspected such to be a fact. There was no opposition to the Democratic ticket, and as a result little interest was taken, the vote polled being small in every ward. J. A. Frisby as mayor, A. c. Stover as treasurer and Clifton Moose as recorder were all reelected for sec ond term, while Thad Wells succeeded Landor Gordon as marshal. John Patton and L. Kleinschmidt were elected aldermen fro mthe First ward, J. W. Jones and W. T. Mosley from the Second ward, Sayle Me Clung and ]. w. Adams from the Third ward, Sam Scott and c. L. Far
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
OLD CITY COUNCIL
 WINDS UP AFFAIRS
MORE SIDEWALK ORDERED
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AP. PROVED AND ACCOUNTS
 ARE ALLOWED.

Holding it's final session, the re- tiring city council of Conway met last night, passed an ordinance re- quiring the laying of over mile of concrete sidewalk, approved the re- ports of the municipal officers, allow ed the accounts and adjourned sine die.
 The new council will meet and be sworn in tonight.
 The sidewalk ordinance, which was passed unanimously under a suspen- sion of the rules, provides for four feet concrete walk to be laid along several streets in the eastern and southeastern portion of the city, with short sections in two other parts of Conway. The streets affected are as follows: West side Court street, Oak to Van Ronkel, 1 block; west side Harrison street, Van Ronkel to Mill, blocks; east side Chestnut street, Main to College avenue, 4 blocks south side Fifth street, from Hark- rider street east one-quarter mile; south side Fourth street, from Fac tory street east one-eighth mile; west side Davis street, College avenue to Simms street, blocks; east side Lo- cust avenue, Deer to Oak street, 5 blocks. The walks are required to be constructed by the property owners within 90 days after the passage of the ordinance.
 Marshal w. E. Clibourn's final re- port showed collections from fines $38.5O and licenses $55. Mayor Dun- can reported the assessment of $21 in fines during the past month. Treas urer c. H. Newbern's report was in substance as follows: Balance on hand January 13, $1,348.79; advanced from taxes by Sheriff J. s. Johnson, $500; received from other sources, $156,35; total, $2OO514. Paid out during quarter, $1,2O1.O8; balance on hand, $8O4.06.
 The balance reported by the treas urer was reduced to $234 .49 by the al lowance of accounts amounting to $569.57, as follows: w. E. Clibourn salary, $50; w. H. Duncan, salary $50; w. H. Duncan, fares to Van Buren for two indigents, $7.68; Opie Hartje, salary. s1O; R. G. Bruce salary, $25; c. H. Newborn, salary $12.5O; c. s. Deal, salary, $12.5O; C. w. Jones, sidewalk material, $1O3.- 35; s. w. Loveland, plumbing, $2.93; S. c. Smith, supplies, $1; Conway Lumber Co.,, $1S.2O; B. G. Wilson surveying, $5.50; time checks casheo by treasurer. $232.7O; J. J. Hiegel lumber, $S.96; John Durham, salary S125O; J. B. Higgins, expenses of holding city election, $47.75.
 On the recommendation of the i'm provement committee the council re. fused to grant the petition of the Standard Oil Co.,, for the erection of oil depot on the railroad right of way between Deer street and College avenue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
HODGES A DIRECTOR OF
 NEW REFORM JOURNAL

Little Rock, April 11.-Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges has been elected a member of the board of di- rectors of the Little Rock Publishing Company. This is the corporation organized more than year ago for the publication of a reform paper. It is announced that the company is preparing to begin the publication of a weekly paper in few weeks.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
PAVING CONTRACT
 IS NOT AWARDED
From Wednesdays Daily

From Wednesdays Daily
 Only three bids were submitted for the paving of the business district yesterday afternoon and the board of improvement adjourned without awarding the contract. The names of the bidders and the amount of their bids have not yet been made public, but it was stated that the cost of the paving under the bids submitted would range from about $2O,000 for concrete to about $30000 for concrete and brick.
 The board will meet again within two or three days and at that time give the bids further consideration.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

Ike Haney, negro arrested Satur- day night by Night Marshal John Durham, charged with cutting Bob Wilson, another negro, during a free for-all fight which occurred at a dance on the east side, this afternoon was fined $10 and costs by Justice of the Peace George M. Easterwood Haney pleaded not guilty, claiming he knew nothing of the occurrence.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
 TO BE EXHIBITED

An exhibition of original paintings by American artists will be on display in Conway on next Monday and Tues day. The exhibit will be accompanied by MT. Ericson, an artist from Chica- go. This is the first time Conway has had such an opportunity and the committee, composed of President Reynolds, Supt. Womack, Prof. Buch- hoiz. Mrs. Frauenthal and Mrs. Glenn. have been instrumental in pro- curing this educational advantage for Conway. We are sure they will have the support of the entire community. An admission of 15 cents will be charged.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
MRS. LEILA CHAPMAN DEAD.

From Wednesdays Daily.
 Mrs. Leila Chapman, aged P years, died last night at 9 o'clock at her home, two miles west of Conway. Flu neral services will be held this after noon, conducted by Rev. Otto Whit tington. Burial will be at Macedonia cemetery. She is survived by her husband.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16

For Sale-Purebred Duroc-Jersey pigs. Call or write J. s. Crook, Con- way, Ark, Rt. 1.-w2tF
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-16
SEEKS TO LIMIT
 INVESTIGATION

iContinnSA From First Page.l
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
A- N. E. liOn Church

There will be lecture in Owls hall at 7.45 p. III. Sunday by Rev. A. J. Tobert. Subject or topic, "first stage or phases ot the Bible" Come and hear it. C. +. meeting at 6.30 p. m. led by Brother Hall Topic, "An example of humility John l3, 3:l6.
 A missionary day, Aug. 30th. Ser vices at Owls hall at s and '7.45 P. m The pastor k asking all lovers of good work to give him 10 cents per week to help him on his work as a missionary worker in Putnam and surrounding country. Now this is a financial ap. peal 10 Putnam and vicinity to help in the work. This donation of 10 cents from everyone can be sent to r Oak street or pastor will call.
 Don't forget the lawn party in liar risviIle on Charles Monroe's lawn the 27th. Benefit of mission cause. Do- nations will be thankfully received from friends.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
Mrs. Bertha MeiNIer

Word has been received in Putnam of The death in Holden, Mass, Tues day of Mrs. Bertha (tenn) WeiXler. Mrs. Weixler was born in Putnam, ,'the daughter of MT, and Mrs. Charles N :. Fenn and attended the public and High school here. She married MT. Arthur Ballard and after his death MT Weixler, who was je~eler in Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
Eaual Franchise Lawn Party

The Putnam Equal Franchise Lea gue held very successful sunset meet ing Friday, that was in effect garden party on the lawn of NJ ITS. J. B. Tatem, Jr. The lawn was hung with Japanese lanterns, and the veranda from which the speakers delivered their addresses, was trimmed with bunting and draped with flags, the event was in honor Of Lucy Stone's birthday, the journalist, lecturer, and pioneer and sutfragIst who was born in ISIS and for many years carried on the struggle for Two. mems Rights as the cause was named in her day.
 Mrs. W. J. Bartlett, president of the League, opened the meeting with a few brief words of welcome after which she introduced the speakers. F.. II. Johnson and W.J. Explicit gave five minutes each to telling why men want women to have the vote. Mrs. Car roll Miller of Providence gave an in teresting addreSs on the subject ot women's indireetintiuence which some opponents of women suffrage claim is better instrument for good than the vote could he. ffom hes own expert. ence wijh Legislation in the interest of children in Rhode Island, Mrs. Mtiiet proved that indirect influence k by nc means comparable to the vote as a means of promoting good laws.
 At the close of the meeting ice cream
 and cakes were sold. The proceeds of the snle, and also the generous contri- button from the audience, were devot. ed to the campaign fund for the vest ern referendum states. There are seven states, North and south Dakota, Mon tana, Nevada, Nebraska, Missouri and Ohio, where the question of woman suffrage will be before the electors this ! fall. Suiiragists all over the country have been raising funds the past week to assist their campaign.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
Two lire Alarms Answered

A fire alarm from box l2 called out the fire deparIment shortly before two o'clock Monday morning for a fire in the cellar of the store of Samuel Ken. ick on Elm street The fire burned up through the floor and in the partitions but no great damage resulted. The groceries in the store were damage by smoke and water How the fire started is not known. Reuick is in Brooklyn jail and the store was closed under several attachments by creditors. The cellar was full of boxes and other in- tlamible material, Over the store k a boarding house conducted by J. F.. Kennedy, MT. kennedy,s children were awakened by the smoke and awakened their parents. Mir. Kennedy rang the alarm. The occupants went out after dressing but went back to bed after the fire had been eNtinguish- ed. The department had answered an alarm for chimney lire Sunday after noon at the house of J. k Baldwin, South Main street. The only damage was the burning of small hole tn the roof.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
First Bariist Church

Bible school attendance dropped 10 s5 sunday on account Of the heat and SO many being away on vacations.
 James McAndrew ably led the 5. Y. P. U. Sunday evening. Miss Douglas rendered a beautiful solo, playing her own accompaniment. Next Sunday Miss Bowen will lead, the topic being "Our Social Life for Christ" Luke 24: l3-35.
 Rev. Floyd L. Carr of Roslindale preached on "The power Of an endless life" and "Love's commendation" last Sunday, two uplifting, inspiring idis- courses. We are having good supplies, MT. Wards sermons the :week previ- ous being excellent.
 Rev. Warren L. Atheriol Of West Springfield will be the speaker next Sunday
 The Young Ladies Mission club meet with Miss Elsie Rouse Friday evening at 7.30
 Come and hear Rev. Kenneth Mac Arthur next Sunday.
 No services at our church August 36.
 All-day sewing meeting with Ms. Henry Chandler Wednesday, Aug. 26.
 Miss Mary Arnold will lead the E. P. T.. Sunday evening.
 Rev. W. L. Athefton, formerly of West Woodstock, preached two good sermons Sunday.
 Newton A. Ballard had charge Of the young peoples meeting Sunday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
orECiAL 10 WOMEN

The most economical. cleansing and
 germicidal of all antiseptics is
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
Grand Fair and Bazar

Preparations are nearly complete for the grand fair and bazsr to be held in St. Mary's hall, Sept. lst, 3rd and 4th, for the benefit of St. Mary's parish. The hall will be elaborately decorated and there will be booths of all kinds. Entertainment of nature Co suit young and old will be abundant with good music and many other features. The public is cordially invited to RI. tend and a good time is assured 10 ali.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
Methodist Episcopal Church

The pulpit was supplied last Sun day by Rev. Samuel Thatcher of Jew. ett City. The union service will be held at the Congregational church next Sunday and the following Sun day, Aug. 80th, at this church.
 Quite a number of our people, in- eluding the pastor and family, are attending Wilimantie Camp Meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
Advent Christian Church

sunday serviees-moning service al l0.50, Sunday school at noon, evening service at o'clock,
 Prayer meeting on Thursday even. ing al 7.45 o'clock.
 Rev, MT. Stones subject for Sunday morning will be "Nho Is Who In the evening his subject will be "rhe Important Need of the Hour"
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21

A healthy man Is king in his own right; an unhealthy man an unhappy slave. For impure blood and sluggish the market 30 years. Sl bottle. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
NOTICE Sealer of Weights and
 Measures

For the convenience of the people of Putnam and vicinity who have any dry or hquid measures to be tested, | will begin Putnam, Friday, Aug. 3l, from a, m. to l2 m. and . to , p. m. in the office of captain of police in the municipal building. The law in re- gard to measures reads as follows:
 Any person who has any weighing or measuring device which has not been sealed by the sealer of weights and measures within one year shall be fined not less than SD nor more than s2aO or imprisoned for not more than three months.
 CHAS. J. JOHNSON, Sealer of Weights and Measures for
 Nindham County.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-21
George L. Waters

Word has reached Putnam of the death at his home in Richmond, l.. L., of George l.. Waters, aged So, who was born in Woodstock and lived in Putnam when A boy. MT, Waters went to New York when in his teens aud became manufacturer of watch eases. He frequently returned to hts cid home for visits with his sister, The last survivor of the immediate family, Mrs. Mary F. Marsh, of Grove street. Besides his sister he leaves wife.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-01-01
BENSON TRACT WILL Be
MADE INTO PLAYGROUND

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan 1.-Co-in-
cident with his return from the East
A. S. Benson announced that his faith
er, s. Benson, the noted oregon tim
herman, capitalist and good roads ad-
vocate. had bought about 220 acres
of land embracing the famous Gordon
Falls, and would make of 1t scenic
playground. where the people could
go in the summer months and see the
beauties with which nature has en-
dowed Oregon.
The Gordon Falls. which are In
close proximity TO Multnomah Falls.
are considered by many to be even
finer than the latter. because the ap-
proach is more beautiful and the
falls themselves. even though not 80
great in volume. are more pictur-
esque. At a height of about 1900 feet
there Is an enormous punch bowl.
where beavers have been seen at work
white the last falls are about G5" feet
In height
Mr. Benson's intention is to beautify
the place something along the lines of
the famous Busch gardens at Pasa-
dena and to allow the public abso-
lutely free access at any and all times,
though maintaining possession of the
property. In this connection the
ground in the front of the falls will
admit of higher development than
that at Multnomah Falls. where the
spray in the winter would permeate
the walls Of any structure that might
be erected there.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-01-01

David J. Lewis. member OF the
House OF Representatives from Mary
land, has introduced bill for the
government ownership of telegraph
and telephone lines. He was the au-
thor of the bill for the parcels post,
which now works successfully
This action was taken by the Mar,
land congressman following the an
nouncement by Attorney-General Nc
Reynolds that an arrangement had
been made by him and officials OF
the American Telephone Company for
II to give up its stock In the Western
Union Company. The ownership o.
Western Union stock by the telephone
company was believed to be In vio-
lation of the Sherman act, but the at
torney general and President Wilson
undertook a peaceful settlement In
preference to fight in the courts.
The bill Of Mr.. Lewis is In line with
the report of General
Purleson, who advocated government
ownershop of the wires. Despatcher
from Washirgtn, however. Indicate
that the president will not indorse the
recommendations of his cabinet ON
Ger
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-01-01

TORREON. Mex. Jan. l.-Wher
Pancho Villa, who swept the federal
forces from Juarez and then led his
victorious troops south to Chihuahua,
taking that city, the largest in the
northern part OF Mexico, wanted a
wife he merely went back to his old
bandit methods to get one. He chose
an American woman and ordered hei
to wed him on the spot. She dlo
according TO the story here.
But SO far she has not complained
to any American consul, and no ac-
ton has been taken by the United
States government.
Villa, at the head of some Of his
troops, entered the American Cloth
ing Company office and saw the young
woman cashier Of the place. He de-
cided that he wanted to wed her. and
the story goes that he sent Tor
priest, who was compelled to per-
form the ceremony. The affair Gre
ated little comment here at the time
for II was merely another illustration
OF the methods of villa when he waa
bandit and since he has risen to
power as an insurgent against the
government.
When villa left Torreon on hi
northern campaign his wife rode be.
side him In the finest carriage he had
been able to seize. She seemed con-
tented. It Is understood she has as'
companied him on his campaigns evei
since, and Is now with him In Chihu'
ahua.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-01-01
REPORT SHOWS LOCAL LIBRARY IS IN
MOST HEALTHY FINANCIAL CONDITION

During the year 1913 just closed.
there were 2496 people holding cards
and making use of the Pendleton pub
lie library which is soon to become
the Umatilla county library. and dur
ing the twelve months 1892 books
and periodicals were borrowed from
the library by these patrons. A total
of $3.50 new books were added TO the
library bringing the total number of
volumes up to 4773.
These figures are taken from the
annual report of the librarian to the
library board and of the library
board to the city council, made last
evening The library commences the
year with Il balance on hand in the
general fund Of $1299.25 and In the
special expense fund Of $15.1S. The
tax levy voted by the city and the
county, with this balance. will place
the library In a healthy financial
condition.