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Evening star., 1914-07-31

the little kingdom at the end Of the
second Balkan war.
Prepares for War.
The ink had hardly dried upon the
treaty Of Bucharest when Bulgaria set
to work preparing for the future war
that shall tear that agreement asunder
Macedonia that are inhabited by Bull
garians.
call the attention of the statesmen OF
Belgrade to the fact that Servia. facing
as she does her inveterate and powerful
enemy, Austria, could i'll afford to lose
the support Of the Slav state at her
back by an act Of spoliation. The Ser
vians realize today. perhaps. that they
did themselves no service when they
raj ally across the Bulgarian frontier.
And 1t must not be supposed that
Bulgaria, despite its defeat by COM
bination Of five nations, is Incapable OF
give q good account Of Itself. The
Servians who won their victories over
their former allies at enormous cost,
are probably in a better position than
even the Greeks to give full value to
a possible attack upon their rear by
Action Would Not Surprise.
Bulgaria in the event of an outbreak
of actual hostilltties with Austria.
There is excellent reason to believe
that Czar Ferdinand, in his watchful
waiting under the present circum-
stances. is acting in a complete under
standing with the Austro- Hungarian
war office. In fact, 1t would surprise
nobody conversant with the situation
IL the Bulgarian army-the army that
defeated the Turks at their point OF
greatest strength-should begin rapid
mobilization.
For the purposes Of the pending in
ternationai wrangle. Bulgaria Is the
fourth member of the triple alliance.
Whether a bulgarian army of 100000
men shall take the field in cooperation
with the diplomatic activities of the
triple alliance will depend upon the de-
velopments of the near future.
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CANAL WOULD BECOME
ASTRATEC|c HIGHWAY
Part Great Panama Waterway VIII
Play in General European
Conflict.

II the threatened general conflict in
Europe actually takes place. the Pan
anna canal will become the strategic
highway Of the world, according to the
opinions Of diplomats in Washington
at the present time.
The canal is to be open to commerce
in two weeks. in any case. and because
of impending events In Europe much
speculation is going on in Washington
today as to the part the great isthmian
waterway will play in the great war.
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NEPHEws GET ESTATE.
Will Of Charles A. johnson Is Of.
fered for Probate.

The will Of Charles A. johnson. dated
June 80. 1914. was offered today for pro-
bate. He leaves his entire estate to his
nephews. Charles A. johnson and Henry
W. johnson. in trust to pay the net in
come to another nephew, Samuel T.
johnson for life. On the death Of the
beneficiary the estate i5 to be distribut-
ed among Mary B. johnson, Inez N.
Norton. Charles A. johnson. Henry W.
johnson and the children of Samuel T.
johnson. The trustees are also named
as executors.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
Guns Being Mounted on Canadian
Steamer by British Government.

HoNGKONG. China, July 81.-Most
active preparations are going on here in
view Of European eventualities.
The Canadian Pacific steamer Empress
Of Asia has been chartered by the British
government and guns are being mounted
on board.
At the dock yards work Is proceeding
night and day and double guards have
been placed on duty.
All the troops have been confined to
barracks and leave has been stopped.
The British battleship Trump today took
her war stores and prepared for action.
All the boundaries Of the colony are
guarded by outposts.
PEKING. July 3L-The British feet to-
day deserted Wei-Hei-Wei and sailed al
midday with sealed orders, thus fulfilling
its long standing orders. Tho British
considered the place not worth defend
Ing.
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II Austrisn-servian dimculties become

II Austrian-Servian diniculties become
general
Treaty stipulation provides that the
Panama waterway, like the Sueg canal
shall be absolutely neutralized. II
shall be free and open TO the vessels
of commerce. and Of war of all nations"
and shall never be blockaded. nor
shall any right of war be exercised nor
any act Of hostility be committed with
in It."
Liability Of Search.
1t was suggested here that large
part of the commerce which now is
passing through Suex might be divert
ed to Panama with fighting craft.
The liability of search would he
hazard to Suez and Mediterranean COM
merce IL the present heavy war clouds
hurst. and it was pointed out CONNER
cial activities might be more and more
curtailed as the parties to the conhict
defined more and more sharply the
commodities to be included in contra
band of war. =,
While the vessels OF war as well OF
commerce Of belligerents may Freely
use the canal exact rules have been
devised to maintain the strictest neu-
trality of the waterway. The transit
Of war vessels must be made with the
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o. s. OFFICERS ARE RECALLED
Naval Men in Switzerland Must Re
turn to America.

GENEVA, Switzerland. July 8l.-Sev-
eral American naval officers on leave in
Switzerland were recalled today on or
ders from Washington. The Swiss gov
ernment has ordered q partial mobiliza-
ton and the troops are ready to defend
the neutrality Of Swiss territory.
Food has risen In price from 10 to %
per cent. and the Swiss government in
anticipation Of the outbreak Of war is
accommodating large quantities Of wheat
and corn for the military and the people.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
.A|RMEN |N1ERESTED|N
AVIATION DURING WAR
Americans Expect the Practical
Valr- saoWn as
Never Before.

NEW YORK. July 31.-Members Of the
Aero Club Of America are watching with
keen interest for news Of the work of the
aviation corps in the war between Aus
tria and Servia. They expect that the
general. practical value Of air craft In
time of war win be shown as never be-
fore. Aeroplanea were used by the
italian army In Tripoli by. the French
in Morocco and by the different armies
in recent Balkan wars. but never to the
extent that is likely to result during the
present crisiA. Austria, with her six
dirisiblss and more than 100 aaroplanes.
has big advantage over her opponent
Her pilots are among the best in the
world.
plano records. The. little power has
twenty machines and one dirigihle. It is
known. is privately owned there.
ment Is said to be patterned after that
used by France and Germany. The
Hotchkiss rapid-fire gun is installed on
many Of the machines
Number Of Available Aircraft.
A conservative estimate made by a
member Of tho Aero Club on the number
of air craft that would be called into
use in the event Of a general European
war is 1890.
More than 500 moro are on the reserve
list, and in the event Of emergency 2S0
air craft. privately owned and on which
the governments have no ties, could be
commandeered.
Capt Thomas 8. Baldwin. the veteran
aviator. who recently returned from a
tour Of the principal aeronautio centera
Of Europe, said today that the German
and Austrian aerial forces were the best
In Europe
Comparison Of Machines.
They have developed the water-cooled
motor system to perfection" he said.
while the French have given most at
suit is shown in recent world records for
aviation that have been won by the
Germans. for duration. distance and alti-
tude. including the long-sought flight
lasting twenty-four hours without stop.
''The. German and Austrian machines
climb high and fast go far and land well.
all advantages sought by military air
men. Their good qualities give confidence
to the pilots. SO 1t Is not surprising to
see them carrying of the principal
worlds records. leaving out speed
These hish-speed machines do not land
well on rough ground. Some Of them
come down at such speed that they run
mile before they can stop. For mill
tary purposes they are Of little use.
Another reason for the German and
Austrian superiority Is that their pilots
fly by instrument. not by guesswork."
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JAPAN WATCHES AND WAITS.
Will Aid England if Far Eastern In
terests Are Menaced.

TOXIC. July 31.-Japan's attitude on
the European crisis may be described
as one OF watchful waiting. Should
Great Britain become involved in the
war and British rights and interests in
eastern Asia or India be menaced or at
tackled. it is stated that Japan. in full
filiment of her alliance with Great
Britain. will assist that country. How
ever. If the war is limited to Europe.
Japan probably will remain Neutral
Several of the newspapers say the
withdrawal of Russia forces from the
far east would afford Japan an oppor-
tunity to extend her innuence in Asia
A suggestion has been made here that
Japan and the United States slmu4ta-
neousiy essay mediation in the Euro
pean crisis.
The first japanese fleet is lying in
Toxic bay. The second feet Is en-
gagged in torpedo practice of the coast
of Korea.
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least possible delay nd with only such
intermissions as rnky result from tbs
necessities of the service.
No Hostile Action in Canal.

No bclligerent may embark or disen-
bark troops. munitions OF war or warlike
materials in the canal except IN case OF
accidental hindrance of the transit. and
in such case the transit shall be resumed
with all possible dispatch
The treaty provisions prohibiting an.
act of hostility In the canal preclude any
war vessel from exercising the right o.
search on a commercial vessel In transit
through the waterway and this Prov
sion likewise protects all ships within
three marine miles of either terminal.
What may happen to vessels carrying
contraband. either on the high seas OF
tho Atlantic or Pacific, is their own &C
count War vessels may not remain III
the three-mile terminal limit longer thar
twenty-four hours and the treaty supI
lates that a vessel OF one bellige!ent
shall not depart within twenty-four
hours from the departure OF a vessel oi
war OF the other belligerent."
Evening star., 1914-07-31
WOOL SUITS-WASHS SUITS STRAW HATS.

WOOL SIUTS-WASHS SUITS-STRAWH HATS.
The Boys Shop Clearance
D.scloses Deep Reductions.
Clearance now object; all thought OF proht mas
vanished and entire energy devoted to
clearance of these summer lines
There is good choosing in all assortments
At s7.75-Wool Suits that have been up to $1,000.
Every suit Norfolk style. Every one from our
own stock styles and rich and handsome patterns
Patch pocket and stitched belt styles and the desirable
box-plaited effects Browns gray bue-grays and checks
At 05c-Russian Blouse Wash Suits that were Sa SU.
Plain blues and and fancy striped materials, IN
variety combinations Military, eton and sailor col
lars. Sizes 2H to-.
AT SOC. z5c and Sa-Straw Hats that were ST to S4.
All styles, all and sizes, in Boys and Little
Chidrens Straw Hats
Secnd6o st.
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FOR SATURDAY.:
A Special Sale of Women's
White Hosiery.
35c pair: 3 for 100.

Fine Gauze Lisle Thread Hose,
pure white. with double soles,
high spliced heels and double gar
ter tops. We have 40 dozen pairs
of these hose, and they are of .
quality that regularly sells at SOC
Special, 35c pair; 3 for $r.oo.
Main noor, @ ct.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
Switzerland Issues Notes.

BERNE. Switzerland. July 3L-Ths
Swiss government has authorized the
issuance Of twenty-franc notes on ac-
count OF the international situation.
ACTIVITY AT HONGKONG.
Evening star., 1914-07-31

It pays to read the want columns o.
The Star. Hundreds OF situations ar'
filled through them.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
DUTCH ARMY TO MOBILIZE.
Queen Wilhelmina Of Holland Issues
Urgent Decree.

THE HAGUE. July 31.-Queen VIII
helmina of Holland this afternoon issued
an urgent decree ordering the general
mobilization Of the Dutch army.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
GIRLS SUMMER
HATS
Reduced to $l.oo each.
Have been selling $500 to
$500.

Assortments have been en-
larged for tomorrow's selling.
New and effective Lingerie styles
of laces, embroideries and rib
bons, also the Soft White Straw
Braids. Mostly all white, but
some show dainty colorings in
small flowers or ribbons.
'S1.OO each. Were $500
to $500.
Third nooe, ct.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
NEW LINEN COAT DRESSES,

Special at $6.75 each
style versions in these Popular Linen
Coat Dresses some with mitarke the shoulders
others plain and sen sleeves and with the fash
onabe Russian tunc plated yoke the hip, while
have the plain goodng falls in slight fulness They
all stng becoming dresses possessing the very latest style
green All of them button down the 'front.' from the neck
to bottom of skirt:
Specially priced at $6.75 EACH
Evening star., 1914-07-31

A sale of Shirts that
typifies the Wood
ward & Lothrop quail
ity and value STAN
dards. Fine, fresh and
perfect new Shirts OF
this seasons make, at
a very low price. The
combination of quality
and value is an un-
matchable one. Its
merit is proven by the
success of previous
sales.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
JAPAN MAY Join .:: :..:
IN WIDE CONFLICT

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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
Children Crv
 FOR FLETChER'S c A s STORIA
FAMOUS KANSAN WAS
 BORN IN LOG CABIN
DR. w. A. M'KEEVER SPEAKER AT HENDRIX CONFERENCE
 FOR MINISTER'S.

President Reynolds has succeeded in arranging with a number of able speakers for the Conference for Min isters, June SIP, one of the most noted of whom is William A. Me Keever, professor of philosophy and child welfare, University of Kansas. He has an interesting history. Born in one room log cabin in Kansas, he grew up on Kansas farm with seven brothers and one sister. He farmed, attended rural schools, later graduated from the University of Kansas and of Chicago. He has taught country schools and for many years has acted as professor of phil osophy and child welfare at the Uni versity of Kansas.
 Prof. McKeever is an author of note, his best known works being the Home Training Bulletins" which have been read throughout the En- glish speaking world, and have been translated into many foreign tongues His "Psychologic Method of Teaching" and his Farm Boys and Girls are widely read books.
 Professor McKeever has been a close student of country life and is platform man of national fame. It will be great treat to hear his ad- dress at the Hendrix Conference. He will also deliver the commencement address June 10.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
DOUBTS RAILWAYS
 SELLING ?. Q. SITE

From Tuesdays Daily
 Although he stated that 1t was a matter entire y outside of his juris- diction, Superintendent c. B. Wild man of the Central Division of the Iron Mountain railway, is inclined to doubt that the company will be will ing to sell portion of the square in this city for use as postOffice build ing site
 MT. Wildman said he was unable to state what action would be taken in the present case, but the policy of the company had been not to dispose of any of it's right-of-way for any purpose. The company, he said, had been at a great disadvantage in many eases to secure enough room for it's actual needs and it's policy was rather to acquire more ground than to dis pose of what it already held.
 MT. Wildman while here had a con- ference with the board of the sewer district relative to the matter of run ming lines under the company's right of-way.
 The superintendent said the paving to be done here would be worth more than even the sewer system. He seemed much pleased with the public improvements at Conway. The new passenger station just completed here he stated, is the largest and hand somest which has been erected on the division during his administration.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
CHICACOANS INVESTIGATE
 GAS AND OIL PROSPECTS
WILL DETERMINE SUPPLIES OF VARIOUS WELLS IN
 THIS STATE.

Little Rock, April 21.-Commission- er Page announced that a corps of New York and Chicago geologists have beer for several weeks making a thorough investigation O. the oil ard gas prospects of the state.
 They have already inspected Ash ley. Bradley Union. Calh94L and ChicoU counties, and will sooa visit Conway, Searcy, White aal other counties. Mr. Page says they will make an investigation of any place where information is furnished him showing a reasonable prospect for either oil or gas. They propose to investigate every hole that has been sunk for oil or gas and compile his tory of them.
 Before they have finished they will sink test wells wherever it seems to be justified, and expect to spend half a'million dollars in determining where either may be developed in commer-
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
SHAKE II OFF
RID YOURSELF OF UNNECES- SARY BURDENS-A CONWAY
 CITIZEN SHOWS YOU HOW.

Don't bear unnecessary burdens.
 Burdens of bad back are heavy.
 Get rid of them.
 Doans' Kidney Pills are for bad kidneys.
 For lame, weak and aching backs.
 Local endorsement proves their worth.
 Mrs. I. A. Julian, Conway, Ark, says: "A dull, steady ache across my Joins was the first symptom of weak kidneys in my case In the morning I was lame and stiff and it was hard for me to stoop at times. l felt all worn out. Doan's Kidney Pills were highly recommended to me by a friend and l got box. They helped me very much and l haven't had a bad attack of kidney complaint since. Doan's Kidney Pills not only helped me, but did equally as good work for others of the family
 Price 50c at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Julian had Foster Milburn Co.,. Props, Buffalo, N. Y. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
FOR STOMACH TROUBLE
John w. Skillen of Sidney, Ohios
 Has Found a Remedy.

Experts declare that the reason stomach disorders are so common in this country is due to nasty and care- less habits of eating. Stomach troubles and rundown conditions usually go together.
 John w. Skillen of Sidney, Ohio. says: q had a bad stomach trouble for years, and became so weak that could hardly walk or do any work. My appetite was poor, and 1t seemed impossible to get any relief. Since taking 'Vinol' I find a remarkable im- provement in my health, my digestion is much stronger, and I have gained in weight. I would not be without Vinol"
 Vinol makes weak stomachs strong because it strengthens and tones up the weakened, tired and overtaxed nerves of the digestive organs. Vinol Is easily assimilated by the weakest stomachs, and is delicious to the taste.
 Try a bottle of Vinol with the un- derstan6ing that your money will be returned if it does not help you
 Florence Drug Co.,, Conway, Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
ROMANTIC COURTSHIP
 WINS MORRILT0N GIRL
HER NAME ON STRAWBERRY BOX LEADS TO A HAPPY
 MARRIAGE.

A name written two years ago on a box of Conway county's matchless Klondike strawberries shipped into the north yas the means of winning a husband for Morrilton girl, says the Morrilton Headlight. The middle of last week John Kaiser of Alton, Iowa, came to town for the purpose of meet ing Miss Etta Stilwell, only daughter of Mir and Mrs. Tom Stilwell, whose name he had found penciled upon a strawberry box bought many months before. A correspondence was begun then and friendship developed into love, so, on Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Rainwater, a friend and neighbor, the young couple were married by Rev. R. E. L. Bearden. They left Monday morning for their future home, where the youn gman is engaged in business, and the good wishes of all go with them. The bride is most deserving young lady, quiet and unassuming, but with noble traits of womanhood that will make of her a worthy helpmate.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
RECORD BROKEN
 BY RELAY TEAM
HENDRIX RUNNERS SWIFT
CLIP IA MINUTES OFF LAST YEARS RECORD IN LITTLE
 ROCK RUN.
From Thursdays Daily.


 The annual Conway to- Little Rock relay race by the Hendrix College track team was staged yesterday, the distance, 34.7 miles, being traversed in 3 hours, IA 2-5 seconds, or fraction of a second over IA minutes less than last years team ran it. Every man on the team ran his distance in less time than it took last years runner. The team reiayed the following mes sage to the office of Mayor Chas. E. Taylor, in the city hall, at Little Rock :
 "April 15, 1914. Mayor Chas. E. Taylor, Little Rock Ark:
 Dear Sir-By the hand of one of our students 1 am sending you this word of greeting from Hendrix. In doing so 1 extend to you on behalf of the college congratulations for the splendid record you have made as mayor. Hendrix stands for the same ideals that you stand for in the ad minstration of the affairs of Little Rock, and as an Arkansas institution takes pride in the progress of our cap ital city. Very truly,
 'J. H. REYNOLDS" The men who ran and their posi- sitions follow: Purk1ns, Miller, Hud son, Kelley, Muller, Harton, Carter Will Wilson, Taylor, Holmes and A Wilson.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
MRS. GADD NARROWLY ESCAPES IN RUNAWAY
PERRYVILLE COW HERDER STOPS FRIGHTENED HORSE
 WITH LARIAT.

From Saturdays Daily.
 The following story from the Per ryville News will be of special inter- est here, as Mrs. Gadd is former Conway young woman.
 Monday W. l.. Gadd and wife, of Perry, borrowed a young mare of Clifton Carl and hitched her to a buggy and drove over to his fathers at Perryville. Arriving here they unlocked the mare and hitched her. In the afternoon when they got ready to return MT. Gadd hitched her to the buggy and his wife walked couple of blocks to the residence of Egbert Rankin, where she got into the buggy. Mr. Gadd was on the ground at the time holding the mare by the bridle; she became restless and reared up and the throatlatch broke and the bridle and lines both came off when the mare started to run, which left MT. Gadd powerless to stop her. She dashed off down the rough street with Mrs. Gadd in the buggy powerless to stop the frightened animal. Fortunately Ray Holmes, COW herder, happened to be near, and mounted his brother Eds horse and ran after the runaway. He had a lariat on his saddle, and as he ran after the horse and buggy he made the rope ready. After pur- suit of about half mile, and while climbing a hill, he overlook the frightened animal and threw his lariat over it's head and stopped its flight. The mare had Sot struck any thing and had kept the road, and neither Mrs. Gadd or the buggy had been hurt. The mare was led back and the bridle and lines put back on her.
 The citizens Of town had seen the mad dash of the mare and followed, expecting to see Mrs. Gadd badly in- jured if not killed, but were glad to see her not injured. She was appar- ently the coolest among the great crowd that had followed to meet her. While the mare was running she reached over and unhitched the tugs of the harness, hoping that the mare would get free from the buggy, but the backstraps held. No damage was done other than to greatly frighten many people and Mir. and Mrs. Gadd It was a narrow escape, one we wish to never witness again.
 Ray Holmes has since purchased the mare to ride as COW herder, and has also drove her to buggy.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. l.. Gadd and the editor of the News desires to thank Mr. Holmes for the rescue and out come of the exciting chase; there is no favor so great that we would not extend to him.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
TO EDIT
 REFORM JOURNAL

Little Rock, April 21.-The Devel- opment Publishing Co.,, organized over year ago to publish reform news paper has agreed to begin the publi- cation of The Arkansas Progress the first week in June. It will be inde- pendent in politics, non-sectarian, the organ of nobody and no interest, but a weekly newspaper devoted to the interests of good government. David A. Gates, of the State Tax Commis- sion, is president of the company, and George Thornburgh is secretary treas urer. J. R. Taylor, the veteran Para gould journalist, has been secured as managing editor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-23
NORMAL BOOSTERS
 ARE ENTHUSIASTIC

Little Rock, April 1S.-About 300 former students of the Arkansas State Normal School assembled for the fourth annual meeting of the "Boos- ters' Club" at 5:30 yesterday after noon in the high school auditorium.
 Enthusiastic talks were made yb Fletcher McElhannon, Vernon Thomp- son, Allen Webb, Miss Clara Hudson, Prof. c. C. Denney and others. Sew eral selections were given by the boys glee club.
 It was decided to make the booster meeting a permanent feature of the State Teachers Association. The fol lowing officers were elected: E. L. Wray, president; Irvine Greer, vice president; Miss Willie Mashburn, sec retary- treasurer.