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The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
WOODROW SCHOOL HOUSE.

School will close here Friday. It has been decided not to have night program. The little fellows will have speeches in the forenoon and the entertainment for the public will be in the afternoon, and everyone is cor dially invited. There have been en- rolled 73 and an average daily attend ance of about 45. The school term has been five months and has gone through without "hitch," and if there has been single complaint we have not heard it. We hope to have as good term next session.
 B. c. and Clyde Hogan who are stu dents of the Vilonia high school, in- formed us that they would play the Normal ball team at Conway Satur- day, and the Conway high school some time in the near future.
 The match spelling between Naylor and Vilonia won't come off, says Prof. J. M. c. Vaughter.
 w. L. Howard, the photographer, paid our central here 25 cents and wants to be advertised as the "best" artist in Arkansas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
J. P. WoMAcK.

this matter, as we all admit we need good roads if we can get them.
 Our school is progressing nicely under the management of H. H. Mel ton and Miss Lizzie Thompson.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. Mobbs returned home Friday from Jonesboro, where they attended the w. o. w. conven- tion.
 MT. and Mrs. H. Robinson were at Little Rock last week.
 Prof H. H. Melton and Miss Lizzie Thompson visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
 L. A. Patton is on the sick list.
 Several from here attended the Blount trial last week.
 Farm work is being hindered by rain.
 Dr. J. J. Stephens and son, Ben, of Springfield were here Friday.
 The new road law is being discussed and MT. Condray "cussed" freely here now, and it seems as if they will both be buried here together on the 31st. However, we should study this closely and be able to vote intelligently on
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
MT. OLIVE.

We had three or four days of very pretty weather last week, and got a little high ground broken but it rained again Monday.
 The people here are badly behind with their work.
 We are in favor of bond issue to build permanent roads with proper restrictions and regulations, but as we understand the present road law passed by the legislature, there are some bad features Tn it, as it seems there is no limitations or restrictions in regard to the expenses, and nc one to be responsible for the same It seems the commissioners and as sessors have a right to just keep rais- ing the tax as they see fit, which might become burdensome to the peo- pie. Also some other features We dc not endorse, which we will not men, ton at this time.
 c. c. Morgan and Jas. York made a business trip to Conway last week
 Several of our young people went to the school closing at Beryl last Friday night and report a nice time
 Prof. Perry and his singers came over Saturday night and did some good singing for us.
 Rev. Kelly filled his regular ap-
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

the w. o. W. convention at Jonesboro. He reports a good time.
 H. T. Grimes took 10 bales of cot ton to Conway last week.
 R. M. Thompson has five acres of cori planted, It is of the "all sea- sons variety, and will doubtless yield a good winter crop.
 Rev. Martin preached fine sermon Sunday on Gods Land Promise to Abraham" He will conclude the sub- ject the second Sunday in April.
 In circular sent me by the road commission l note that they are fgur- ing on building about 100 miles of road, if the Condray road law is adopted. It is natural to suppose that they will begin building those roads at Conway. Suppose they build two east and west, and two north and south, across the county. How far out from Conway will they go? Only 12 1-2 miles. Because there would be eight pieces of road leading out from there, and eight times 12 1-2 miles is 100 miles. Now, would like to know how much us people living in the sticks" would be benefited by such road system We would be con- pelled to haul our produce from 10 to 15 miles over the worst roads in the county, in order to reach those wonderful "pikes." Some think it would be fine to have trunk roads as they call them, leading across the county, but you must remember that 100 miles would only make two roads, for the county is about 50 miles across each way. Now Mir. Farmer, sit down and figure just how little such road system would benefit you and then rise up and assert your inde- pendence by voting her down.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
UNION VALLEY.

Farm work is progressing slowly, as the week opened up with another rain.
 There is a great demand for seed corn and peanuts, and I hope they all will be lucky in securing seed for this crop.
 Rev. Reedy and Rev. Harmon, the Holiness preachers from Vilonia, preached at Union Valley Sunday and Sunday night. It begins to look like they were going to resurrect the church, which has been dead for some time.
 Dave Thompson preached at Mar GUS Hill Sunday. The singing class re-organized and had some good sing ing in the evening. We'll, how are you correspondents going to vote on that road law? l for one shall vote against it, as we are already paying a road tax and just so long as we keep still and make no objection these unjust laws will be enforced upon us. All non-land hold CTS should vote against that law, as the tax will affect the landlord so much that l fear it will be a disad- vantage to the tenants in the long run.
 ! would like to see a letter from all the correspondents on this subject in the next issue and see how they stand.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
STONY POINT.

It rained again here Monday as usual.
 Sid McClain and family visited rel atives in Wooster Monday night.
 Luther T. Holloway transacted bus mess in Conway Wednesday,
 A. A. Moore made trip to Conway last week.
 C. l.. Steinsiek transacted business in Conway Wednesday.
 Clyde Causey of Conway is visiting relatives here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Price have been on the sick list for the past week.
 Jordan McMahan and family of Wooster were the guests of Henry Reed and family Sunday.
 Collins King of Wooster was in our midst Sunday.
 Luther Holloway, who has been bookkeeper for H. Robinson for several years, is going to make crop this year. Luther says he is going to help Faulkner county feed herself in 1915.
 Dr. M. c. Burnett has rented some land and is going to make crop. He, too, wants to help Faulkner county feed herself.
 It seems that the road bill will be defeated in this part of the county from the way people talk. We farm CTS do not believe in saddling tax on our children for the benefit of a few merchants and automobile owners.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
TEN MEN UNDER
 DEATH SENTENCE

Little Rock, March 2c-The exc cution of Clay Sims, negro with a long criminal record, at the state penitentiary Friday morning, leaves ten men in the prison who are under the sentence of death They are Clar- ence Dewin and Joe Strong, white, March 23; Walker Owens and John Hall, negroes, Craighead county, on April 2; Jim Harris, negro, Lafayette county, April 30; Sam Derrick, white, Monroe county, May 2S; James Riv- CTS, negro, Poinsett county, May 31; {;
 Lem Stevens, negro, Lee county, Gil lespie Glover, negro, Pulaski county, and Neil Mclaughlin, white, Frank lin county, days of execution not set.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
JEFFRIES SCHOOL HOUSE.

Rev. H. H. Melton filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sun day.
 Sunday school was organized at the First Baptist Church of this place Sunday morning. The school will be held at 10 o'clock every Sunday morn- ing.
 Several of the young people of this place attended the school closing at Beryl Friday night. All report a fine program.
 Joe Jones and wife of Conway vis- ited J. H. Hall Sunday
 R. N. McHenry and family visited his mother, Mrs. Mary McHenry of near Vilonia, Sunday.
 Marcus Hall of Tennessee, visited his brothers, J. H. and w. M. Hall, the past week.
 Several from this place attended the Blount trial last week.
 Loyce Jeffries has purchased new cultivator and also new buggy.
 Mrs. Susan Edmonson of Little Rock IS visiting her sister, Mrs. A. B. Jeffries.
 The prayer meeting at Volley Wright's Wednesday night was a success.
 Uncle Tom Hamilton of Vilonia was in our midst Wednesday night.
 Miss Pearl Ruple of Holland at tended church here Sunday.
 Howard and Fred Avery and Maurice Hall went to Vilonia Sunday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

Next, by multiplying the cost per pupil per branch per year by the num- Der of years the pupil takes a given branch, the total cost of the course is determined. This is based on the as- sumption that the ratio between en- rollment and salaries is to remain con- stant from year to year.
 Next is table showing the cost to the district of graduating a pupil. The maximum cost is given. The cost of any given course can be easily figured by taking the totals of the branches pre- scribed for that course. This total, divided by II, gives the average cost per year of schooling child in Con- way public school. Any patron who is interested in knowing what the education of his children is costing the district can easily satisfy his curosity by multiplying the number of his child ren by l7.3 and calling the product dollars. This is the average cost per year.
 One item figured in table number 8 is that of maintenance. The cost to the district of interest on bonds, insurance, fuel, repairs, janitor, etc., ;, averages $6 30 per child, counting the total enrolment. That is. while child is going through the eleven years of his course, the district spends on maintenance for him alone S69. 30. This sum added to the minimum cost of showing the cost of teaching the var ious branches per year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

These figures, while only appproxi mately correct, will, we think prove interesting and instructive to our patrons who are interested in knowing somewhat of the use made in the school of the public funds. We think it but fair to inform the public as fully and as accurately as possible of our use of the funds placed at our disposal, and for this reason we have prepared these tables with especial care to be as ex- plicit as possible. It is possible that a careful accountant might find errors, but we are sure that the results as worked out are substantially correct Now let us note the the tables in some detail.
 The first one shows the whole number of pupils taking each branch. This, of course, is based on the total enrolment for the year. (March first was taken as the date when the enrolment for the year should be complete)
 In the second table we have the same data expressed as percentages. It will be noted that 80 per cent of all the pupils take writing, 100 per cent take English, etc., the percentages being ex- pressed to the nearest integer
 The third table shows the percent of salaries applied to various branches, while in the fourth is shown the amount of money spent each year in teaching each branch. These figures were ob- tained by taking the percent of the
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

instruction for the same length of time, shows a total cost of graduating pupil Sl95. 20.
 Finally there is the item of books paid for by the patron. If pupil should buy new book for each branch and take every branch offered, his book bill for eleven years would be s42. 5. As matter of fact, no pupil never does either. He does not take all the branches offered, he inherits old books, he buys secondhand books. he borrows from school mates or teacher. he gives old books in part payment for new ones-iii many Of these ways or In all Of them he manages to reduce the book bill. Prehaps it would be pretty near the truth to say that the book bill of the average pupil is less than s25. co for the eleven years. In New York, where the school furnishes tho books. the bill is between $2O. % and S2l co for the entire course. That, of course, means that all books are bought at wholesale Gin train loads, if you please) and are rebound when they be- come backless and ragged.
 AS we stated at the outset, we do not claim infallibility for these figures, but we invite the public study them, forwe believe such a study on the part of our patrons can but be helpful in promoting better understanding between them and the school authorities.
 J. F. WOMACK.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

Ing time of a given branch per day is of her whole day (six hours.) For
 instance. A teacherIgets $495. co year. She spends 40 minutes a day teaching reading. Since 40 minutes is one ninth of the day, one ninth of her salary, or Soo 00 goes to the teaching of reading. Now when we take all the amounts in all the rooms spent for reading, we get the total amount spent for reading. And this amount, divided by the number of pupils taking reading will give the cost per pupil per year of reading.
 The next table is an approximate statement of the cost to the district of the supervision of the teaching force by the superintendent. The reason we say approximate is because we can- not possibly divide his time for super vision with absolute fairness. He may spend many times as much time in one room as another or with one class as with another. A dozen considerations may influence him in the apportion- ment of his time. But these figures are approximately true on the assump- tion that his time is equitably divided. How were these items obtained? Simply by dividing that part of his salary which is estimated to belong to supervision on the basis of the percent ages in table 3, and then by dividing the results by the corresponding figures in table one. The sixth table follows, teachers yearly salary that her teach-
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
WOOSTER.

Rev. Herring filled his regular ap- pointment at Bethlehem Saturday and Sunday.
 M. G. Green moved Mir. Williams and family to the mountains last week.
 w. J. Meggs and family will move to Guy this week.
 Mrs. Melvin Guy of Conway was visiting relatives here last week.
 Mrs. J. w. Wiley is dangerously ill at this writing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
ENOLA.

Luther Thompson and wife attend end the school closing at Centerville last Friday night.
 Leonard McCaig and John Tullas have gone to Bigelow hunting work
 Tommy Cardin and family were visiting R. M. Thompson Saturday night.
 Odie Shock was initiated into the mysteries of woodcraft Saturday night.
 Theo. Shilling has returned from
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
NOT FEELING JUST RIGHT"

When you get tired early in the day. have and over-full feeling. bilious, have bad breath or suffer from indigestion or constipa- tion. you will find Foley Cathartic Tablets quick and comfortable in action They are wholesome and health giving Mir L. L. Levy, Green aBy. Wis. says: They do not gripe and their effect is quick and sure. The finest cathartic ever used.' For sale by Greeson Drug Co-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

pointment here Sunday evening, the subject being Christian Perfection J which was ably delivered.
 The attendance at Sunday school is improving as the cold gloomy weather is giving way.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
WELCOME INFORMATION.

Most middle ageC and women are glat to learn that Foley Kidney Pills give reei from languidness, stiff and sore muscles anC joints, puffiness under eyes, backache, bladder weakness and rheumatism They give results Contain no harmful drugs. For sale by Gree son Drug Co.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

W. T. AzbelI. ex-posrmas,er of Edwards port. Ind. writes 'I suffered from severe trouble with my kidneys and back First bat tie of Foley Kidney Pills gave me relief Thousands testify that backache, rheumatism. sore muscles. aching joints and bladder weak ness vanished when Foley Kidney Pills were taken. For sale by Greeson Drug Co.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
FINANCIAL SURVEY OF CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL 7v6ife7

Number pupils taking each branch ...-....... Per cent of pupils taking each branch .................
 Per cent of salaries spent on each branch. teaching only No. dollars spent annually on each branch Cost of supervision per branch per pupil per year ............... Cost of instruction per pupil per branch per year Total cost instruction per pu- pil per branch per year '-.. Total cost per pupil per branch for the whole course Cost to patrons for books for whole course .=...........
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23

Mulberry, where he will deliver an educational address.
 If you need Fire, Cyclone or Rent Insurance, see me. I represent Old Line Companies. Mrs. Rosa L. Hicks Phone 59 or 80.-154-d6t
 Representative R. E. Miller of White county came up with Repre- sentative Farrar Newberry last night to hear the Hobson lecture.
 R. A. Gibbon and family returned to their home at Argenta this morning after a visit to his brother, w. A. Gibbon and family of this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
Personals

Zanetti? You will find out. Call for Harvester horse feed. d3t The Paramount" pictures are con- ing. Miss Daisy Lea is visiting in Little Rock. Call us when you need a barrel of lime. It w. L. Robins. A good comedy at the Arkway to- night. Telephone 161 for genuine wheat bran. 1t w. L. Robins. Harvester and Velvet horse feed is the pest d3t R. L. McGinnis went tosLttle Rock this morning.
 Corno is the best mixed feed on the market 1t w. L. Robins Mrs. Fanny Hogan went to Malvern this morning.
 Paramount" What is it? The best on earth.
 Everyone should see 'fRome" tonight at the Arkway.
 Gus Bush of Little Rock is spending the day in Conway.
 Miss Lallie Hairston is visiting rel atives in Morrilton.
 Mrs. J. D. Dunaway is spending the day in Little Rock.
 Mrs. Chas. Erbacher is visiting rel atives in Little Rock.
 Sewed soles, 75c. Chas. V. Doug lass. Phone 287. dtf
 Miss Lillian Imboden is spending the day in Little Rock
 Will Cazort of Morrilton is spend- ing the day in Conway.
 Go to J. W. Holt's for the very best blacksmith coal. d4tw3t
 Rip Van Winkle' is here. See him at the Grand tonight.
 Mating at from 12 1-2c and up. w. w. Westmoreland. d3t
 "The Perils of Pauline will be shown at the Arkway tonight.
 Luster Stewart is a business wis itor to the capital city today.
 Best quality sole leather is the only kind we use. Chas. V. Douglass. aft I have some No. 1 Territory hay for sale. Telephone 161. w. L. Rob- ins. It Just received car of genuine Pitts burg lump smithing coal. Your trade solicited. l. N. Field X Son.
 Tone up your home with a few new patterns of wall paper. w. w. Vest moreland. d3t
 All the leading merchants handle Harvester and Velvet horse and mule feed. Call for it. d3t
 For Sale-Several hundred 7-foot split oak fence posts, at 5c each. w. D. Cole, Jr. d2t
 Ex-Governor George w. Donaghey of Little Rock is a business visitor to Conway today.
 Pit Pittsburgh coal for black smiths. Also good for stoves. l. N. Fields X Son. dtfw1t
 Machine sewed soles and rubber heels, best quality goods, $1. Chas. V. Douglass. Phone 287. dtf
 Rev. P. c. Fletcher of TeXarkana IS in attendance at the meeting of the Hendrix trustees in session today.
 For comfort, health and style-you will find it all in Spirella corset. When you need one call phone 342. dtf Mrs. J. w. James returned this morning from Bloomington, H., where she has been attending family re- union.
 Shoes need mending? Let me show you real first class job of work. H. M. Anderson, next door to Arkansas Farmer. dtf It is time for you to be seeing about your refrigerator and ice cream freez- e:s. have them on display. w. w. Westmoreland. d3t
 Supt. J. P. Womack of the Conway public schools left this morning for ><>><>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
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 WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight, fair and somewhat colder, with freezing tempera- ture; Wednesday, fair and warmer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
FACTS ABOUT THE FLY.

FACTS ABOUT THE FLY
 The fly season approaches. Now there are flies and flies-such as the black fly, the blow fly, the bot fly, the caddis fly, the dragon fly, the fire fly, the horse fly, the house fly and the stable fly. It is the last two which we are most concerned about. The house fly is an insect of the order diptera. It is divided into three parst: Head, thorax and abdomen. It has six legs. We often wonder how it can walk upside down and some times think it is because of some kind of suction, but in reality on each foot are two pads which are continually covered with gummy secretion don't forget that.
 He has four wings; only two of these are grown; the other two are smaller ones and seem to keep him balanced. The flea is a wingless type of this same order diptera. The fly breathes through holes in his sides called spiracles, which open into a system of tubes all through his body it is the spiracles and not the wings that make the buzzing sound. Be- cause of these tubes he is so strong that he can support sixty to seventy times his own weight. He has a tongue full of fine tubes which pour out saliva, and if he needs them he has some fine ridges or teeth. He smells through two feathered projec- tions from his head which have several thousand small holes in them, each hole having a nerve fiber connected with it. The hairs of the body point downward, so when we watch the fly rubbing his body downward with his feet he is merely taking a dry bath. Perhaps the most interesting part of the fy's anatomy is the eye. Each eye is made up of about 2,000 six sided parts each at the top of tube. At the base of each tube we find con nected a nerve fiber leading to the brain. He gets one blurred image. Between these two there are three much smaller eyes, making a triangle, but we do not know their use.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-03-23
THE FILTHY FLY--
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