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Evening star., 1915-02-08
WHY KA|SER'S SHIPS
DON'T GIVE BATTLE
Grand Admiral Won Rooster
Explains Theory of German
Naval Strategy.

BERLIN. via London, February s.
Grand Admiral Won Koester. president
of the Germany Navy League. in an
address at Kiel University yesterday
discussed the conditions governing the
part that Is to be played by the Ger
man navy In the present war. He de-
clared that the relative strength of the
German fleet compared to the Anglo
French Russian fleet is perhaps 1 to 4
The British, he added, perhaps esti-
mated German lust for battle SO high
ly that they had said to themselves
Some day they will come and We shall
be able to assume battle In a situa-
ton favorable for u.s."
Another possibility, Admiral Won
Rooster declared. was that the British
have a higher regard for the German
fleet than Nelson had for the French
or the Spanish. That the offensive
spirit Of the Germans Is greater than
the British. the admiral continued, can
Justly be assumed when one recalls
that the Germans took an offensive
against England's east coast, whereas
the English have not dared to approach
the German coast.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
.CONGESTED FREIGHT
COLLECTORS PLANT
Unusual Conditions at New
York and Other Ports Sub
ject of kilograms.

Congestion of freight at the ports Of
New York, Baltimore and Norfolk is
the subject of kilograms from the
collectors Of customs of those ports.
made public by the Secretary Of the
Treasury. Grain is not moving out of
New York for lack of shipping: the
elevators of Baltimore are loaded to
capacity with grain; merchandise con-
signed to both coastwise and foreign
consignees. but intended for export
destinations. is collecting at Norfolk
and not moved for lack Of ship bot
toms to carry it away.
Discussing the unusual congestion at
New York, especially with regard to
grain, Collector Malone says:
Explanation Of this congestion was
that the export movement could not be
effected because Of shortage of tom
mage. The congestion applied to ware
house elevators. as well as cars and
lighters, but no marked congestion Of
coastwise trade was discernible."
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Writes Love for Wife; Kills Self.

TSomas Holland, thirty-seven years
oid. 1893 D street southeast. committed
suicide at the Central Union Mission
yesterday morning by taking poison.
He left a note addressed to his wife,
which contained a declaration of love
for her and the statement that he was
unable to live without her.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

J. c. Lynn. a private banker Of Glen
wood. Ala. has returned to his place
Of business after an absence Of sew
eral weeks, and announced he would
begin settling an Indebtedness said to
amount to about $4,000. After Lynn
left town a note was found in his safe
saying: Don't worry. I will do right
some day by ALL
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Struck by a car of the Emory Grove
line near Reisterstown, Baltimore
county. Edward NJ Mckenzie. forty
five years old. of Reisterstown, sus-
tanned injuries which resulted in his
death His skull was fractured and
an arm broken.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

J. P Morgan & Co. of New York. re.
Gently appointed commercial agents
for the British government in the pur-
chase of war supplies. have selected
Edward r. Stettinius, president Of the
Diamond Match Company, to take
charge of this work.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Urges Christian Example by Parents

The necessity Of Christian example,
especially on tho part Of parents. was
emphasized yesterday by Rev. James D.
Buhrer In his morning sermon at the
First Trinity Reformed Church. The
Ladies' Aid Society, Mrs. Catherine
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Reception to International Heads.

A reception to William E Wall, Som
erviile. Mass, president of the interna-
t:onal association. and other officers of
the international organization is to be
held in the parlors Of the Raleigh
Hotel tomorrow evening. The recep-
ton is to be followed by dancing. 80
\ sightseeing tour of Washington and
nearby points for the woman visitors
OF the convention. has been planned for
tomorrow afternoon by the woman's 8
auxiliary of the local executive COM
mittee. ---
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Elevators Filled to Capacity.

Collector Ryan. at Baltimore. report
ed that the Pennsylvania railroad had
placed an embargo on grain consigned
for export at that port. Elevators are
loaded to capacity with stock. and there
are 4.260,000 bushels of grain on the
railroad tracks awaiting removal.
Otherwise conditions at Baltimore were
normal. Mr.. Ryan said.
Collector Hamilton reported from
Norfolk that there is much congestion
of merchandise consigned to both
coastwise and foreign destinations at
that port. His report follows. in part:
Warehouses Are Congested.
There are in warehouses and under
shed at Norfolk at the present time
S5.556 bales of cotton. valued In Ger
many at $5.47S.160. There is great con-
gestion in warehouses. under shed and
on cars of general export merchandise
freight, consisting principally of to-
bacco lumber. -four. cottonseed oil. etc.
The congestion has become SO great
that in some instances foreign lines.
though sending out more general cargo
ships within an Immediate week for
Glasgow, Liverpool and London than
for any combined period OF three
months, have been compelled to refuse
offered shipments.
There 1S great ana serious HieeF
ruption to export coal business on
Hampton roads by reason of the fact
that ships are not available.
this being especially true in the case
of export coal business to Mediter-
ranean, South American and ports on
the west coast Of Africa. Freight rates
out Of Hampton roads on coal to South
American ports have lately been quoted
as high as several dollars per ton on
coal valued at $2.70 per ton. making
shipments absolutely prohibitive and
destroying business"
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Amber is believed by the TURKS 10
be an infallible guard agat the In
furious effects of nicottnc. hence Its
extensive use for mouthpieces ofpipcs.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Confidence in tho Fleet.

I'VE are full Of the hrmest conf
dence in our feet" said Admiral Won
Koester, "but we know that q sea bat
tie means death or victory and that a
destroyed feet cannot be replaced In
the course Of the war, even II 1t lasts
for years. We must, therefore. under
Evening star., 1915-02-08
The Nelu Spring Skirts.

tailored Skirts Skirts, Skirts New
gored Skirts. New Fourtiered Skirts. New Dressy Skirts
Materals-Sk Popns Cudda Cloth Gabadnes Wool Poplins
French Serges, Corduroys, Tweeds Novelty Cloths
Coo-Navy Blue Black Newport Tan, Sand Putty Batleshp
Gray, Tan and Gray Mixtures
Tailored skwit plain and mannsh pockets most of them with
Princess the fashion, finished belt
$5.75 to $500.
Corduroy Skirts for Sport WearA very smart collection of
sport models In strictly tailored effects with masculine pocket.
md attached belts plain crushed belt flare
effect White batehp sand putty brown and navy blue
$575 each.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Preparations were completed today
for the 31st annual convention of the
international Association of Master
House Painters and Decorators, the
opening session of which is to be held
at 9 O'Clock tomorrow morning in the
large ballroom of the Raleigh Hotel.
At a meeting of the executive commit
tee tonight arrangements for the con-
vention are to be gone over and every
thing is to be made ready for what is
expected to be the largest convention
of the organization ever held.
Reservations, etc, already received
assure the presence in Washington,
when the convention opens, of more
than 1000 delegates. associate members
and visitors. Nearly 800 rooms have
been engaged at the Raleigh Hotel, Of
fetal headquarters of the convention,
in addition to which extensive reserva-
tions have been made at other DOWN
town hotels.
Workmen and members of the local
executive committee were busy today
installing the monster industrial ex-
hibit which is to be a feature of the
convention. This exhibit, located in
the room opening off the large ball
room. embraces samples of every ma
tSI ld4 uSSQ III luc pdlullIS anu QeCOTdl-
ing industry the Individual exhibits
beginning with the crude materials
from which oils, pigments, etc, are de-
rived and concluding with the finished
product.
Newman Will Welcome Delegates.
George H. Markward, president of the
local organization. is to call the con-
vention to order at 9 o'clock tomorrow
Cove G. Johnson, Oliver p Newman,
Commissioner of the District of Colum-
bia. is to deliver an address of well
come, after which President Markward
will extend the official welcome of the
Washington association to the dele
gates and visitors. Routine business
will complete the morning session.
At tomorrow afternoons session P.
J. Brankin of Philadelphia is to speak
on The National Governments Re-
sponsibility for the Industrial Training
OF American Youth in the Skilled In
dustries and Arts" This address is to
be followed by short address by P
p. Claxton. United States commissioner
OF education. The report of the inter-
national associations committee on
trade schools and apprenticeship, with
a discussion of the report, will COM
plete the business of the afternoon ses-
sion This discussion is to be par
ticipated in by Frank ]. Rice. mayor
OF New Haven, Conn; DR.. T H. Beede,
superintendent of the New Haven pub
lie schools, and Frank L. Glynn, direc-
tor of the Boardman apprentice shops,
New Haven.
Reception to International Heads.
reception to William E Wall, Son.
erviile, Mass. president of the interna-
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Lofier. president. 10 to give q musical
social tomorrow evening In the church
hall. :
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Recalls British Threats.

Admiral Won Koester declared that the
course of the naval war up to the pres
ent had caused him great surprise. He
added that the British secretary Of state
for the navy seven years ago declared
that Germany would wake up some
morning and find her feet gone. He also
recalled the utterance OF Winston Spen-
Ger Churchill. first lord Of the British
admiralty. in speech at London last
September. in which the German fleet
was designated as luxury" and in
which he said that II the warships did
not come out and fight they would be
dug out like rats in hole
after these sayings" Admiral von
Koester declared. ''one expected other
things from the British fleet than 1t has
accomplished. I am almost tempted to
believe that the spirit Of Nelson no long
er lives in it-''
In conclusion the admiral said the fact
that Admiral Fisher. the British frst sea
lord, had not changed the plans that
were being pursued by Prince Louis Of
Battenberg. the former first sea lord.
'can be taken as showing Englands In
tention to dictate terms Of peace even
tually with its fleet
Evening star., 1915-02-08

all conditions, be cautious in our pro.
cedure and allow ourselves 70 be In
cited to no deed which might eventu-
ate in our defeat.
For what would be the situation II a
sea battle took place tomorrow in which
each one OF our ships took a hostile ship
to the bottom with it, and perhaps some
others? Then we would be without q
fleet and England could proceed grad
ually in its attacks against our coasts
Of England in our colonies that no city
would be spared. Our coast from Emdeu
to Memel would be most severely threat.
ened. Landing attempts. II they were
sufficiently well prepared, could succeed
at places most uncomfortable for US.
Our fleet must protect us under al
conditions and may accept battle only
when It can reckon on victorr."
Evening star., 1915-02-08


inspecting these
Soft dependable popli light
blue, blue black.
Exceptionally Neat and Attractive Dresses
$1295 to $1875 EACH
Evening star., 1915-02-08
The Ne.uest Waist Styles.

The week has increased spring displays good number
brought charming ideas.
Collars nearly of high
silks mostly Crepe de Chine, Geogette
Radum Willow Silk effective
binatio o andsh
the flesh,
white embroidered black
$295, $780, $3.95, $500 and $5.75.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Fur Coats, Fur Sets, Fur Muffs Reduced.

Some people are skeptical about buying
Furs at reduced prices-no one need hesitate
here. Every fur we offer is guaranteed.
Fur Goats. -.
$a7soo Real Seal cpat. ..................s .s,es'oo
$1,000 Persian Lamb Coat .$IIa.So
$1ssoo Mole coney Coat................ $500
5000 Freneh Seal Coal. at................. $500
$500 Black Pony Coat. .$aa.so@
Evening star., 1915-02-08
$3.50. Were $500.
$19.75. Were $500.

both
diversity styles The elegance rich silk chiffon vev the
Of combinations
best models from famous French with mod
and beauhexuse
be black Sizes &c.
andp
for tea andh
Evening star., 1915-02-08

l Handsome Three
piece Suit, made Of
broadcloth, silk plush
and trimmed with chif-
fon and gold lace; size
38. Reduced from SIPS. }
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
: MORE WITNESSES
HELD FOR PERJURY
IN NEGRO MURDER Case
SIX NOW AWAITS TRIALS IN
CONNECTION WITH AGUS
NEELEY CASE.

Little Rock, Sept. 18.-Six men now
wait trials either as accessories or for
perjury in connection with the MUIR
der of Agus Neeley, aged negro of
near Wrightsville, last December, for
which w. R. Fisher, Ashley Ward and
Andrew Holmes are serving life SEN
fences at the state convict farm. The
latest arrests were those yesterday
afternoon Of Lis Jackson Of near
England and Luther Sheppard OF
near Keo, who were taken by Consta'
BILE Tom Tolson of England on charges
of perjury. In addition Earl Price
of near England and John Phillips
formerly of England, but recently of
Desha county, are charged with per-
jury, and Will Hare and James Bur
kett are in the county Jail accused as
accessories to the murder.
Neeley was killed at his home the
night of December Is, 1914. After
two trials w. R. Fisher, Ashley Ward
and Andrew Holmes were sentenced
to life Imprisonment for the crime.
Jackson and Sheppard are alleged
to have sworn falsely in the trial of
Fisher, Ward and Holmes in attempt
ing to prove an alibi for the three.
Earl Price and John Phillips gave
similar testimony.
Jackson and Sheppard were brought
to Little Rock between l and 2
o'clock by Constable Tolson. Jackson
furnished bond for 81 900 and was re-
leased. Sheppard is in Jail. They
will be given hearing with the other
four men at 2 p. m. September "a.
Hare and Burkett were also wit
nesses in the trials of Fisher, Ward
and Holmes. They then lived near
England. After the last trial both
left the vicinity of England. Hare
was arrested about five miles from
DeValls Bluff several days ago. Bur-
kett was caught about Is miles from
Conway a few days later. Both are
alleged to have assisted in plotting
the murder and robbery of the old
negro, and to have waited with horses
across the river from the negro's
home while Fisher, Ward and Holmes
committed the murder.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
COUNCIL CONFIRMS
ASSESSORS WORK
ANTICIPATING DISTRICTS
COMMISSIONERS EXPECTED TO
PROCEED WITH PAVING
NO. 4 AND NO. 5.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
After making slight reductions in
two assessments, the city council at
an adjourned meeting last night con-
firmed the assessments of benefits in
street paving districts No. 4 and No.
5, and the commissioners of the two
districts are expected to proceed at
once with the work of disposing of the
bonds and awarding contracts for the
paving. ya,.--~.,o~- a. e
Several complaints as to the assess
ments had been filed and at it's meet
ing Tuesday night of last week the
council referred the protests to spe-
cial committee compose9 Of Aldermen
Wellington Robbins, j. R. D6nnell and
w. J. drummer, adjourning t6 meet
again last night. The recommends
tions of the committee were adopted
by the council without a dissenting
vote. The assessment against Gen.
trail College was reduced 35 per cent
and that of a residence on Center
street and Robinson avenue, owned by
Misses Nellie and Bessie Randell, was
also slightly reduced. No other petit
tions were granted, the council de-
Gliding that if inequalities existed they
could not be adjusted without a re-
vision of the entire assessment, and
that this could be done by the boards
of assessors a year hence, when they
meet for the annual readjustment of
the assessment.
There is a possibility that an APP
peal may be taken to the courts in
district No. 5, DR.. H. E. Cureton,
chairman of the board of improve
ment for that district, was present at
last nights meeting and made
strong appeal for reduction of the
assessment against his residence
property, which was denied. He pre-
scented a statement from the assessors
to the effect that the amount of his
benefits. should be reduced about one
third.
DR.. Cureton said today, however,
that he did not intend to take the
lead in bringing any legal fight
against the district. "My action will
be governed by that of other aggriev-
ed property-owners in the district,
he said today. eff they want to take
the matter to the courts, / may join
with them, but l have not definitely
decided upon any course OF action
yet"
If no further delays occur in thte
organization of the district, it is be-
lieved that the paving can be odne
before the winter season begins. Oc-
tober, November and December are
sal dto be the most favorable months
for concrete work, and unless delayed
the paving projected in both districts
could doubtless be completed within
that time.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
BIG ENROLMENT
GAIN Al NORMAL
50 PER CENT FIRST DAY
INCREASE is MOST GRATIFYING
OPENING EXERCISES
WEDNESDAY.


A gain of so per cent in enrolment
for the first day is shown over the
first day of the preceding session at
the Arkansas State Normal School,
President J. ]. Doyne announced to-
day. Registration is continuing at
rapid rate and at noon today had
reached more than 1870. The enroll
ment will easily pass the 200-mark
by the end of the first week, President
Doyne stated, whereas a year ago
only ISL enrolled during the first
week.
The increased attendance is very
gratifying to the friends of the Nor
NAL, especially since no canvass for
students was made during the sum-
nner, there being no appropriation
available for that purpose. The in
stitution starts out with brilliant
prospects for the most successful ses-
sion in its history, and the facilities
for accommodation of students will
doubtless be taxed to their fullest ca
pacity long before the session ends.
Informal opening exercises will be
held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
There will be few short addresses
and all interested in the Normal are
cordially invited to be present.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
; DAYS. RACING
PROGRAM PLANNED

No less than Is race horses will
be seen in action on the fair ground
tracks Friday, Saturday and Monday,
according to B. NJ. Berkshire, a prom
inent horseman from Hot Springs,
who has in training at the fair
grounds a string of five racers. In
teresting cards have been prepared,
the races to be started at 2 o'clock
p. m. each day. Both running and
harness races will be staged, and pre-
miums will be given to the winners.
Among the animals that will be en-
tered are those owned by Mr.. Berk-
shire, Chick" Stein, doc" Watson,
George w. Clark, R. D. Howell, and
others.
The track is in excellent condition,
and some unusually fast exhibitions
are expected to be pulled off. An adj
mission of 10 cents will be charged,
which includes seats in the grand
stand
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
JUDGE J. s. THOMAS
DIES AT LITTLE ROCK
FORMER JUDGE OF FAULKNER
CIRCUIT COURT EXPIRES,
AGED ~.

Little Rock, Sept. 22.-Judge J. S.
Thomas, ~, died at the home of his
mother-in-law in Little Rock Tues
day. He had not been ill very long,
having attended the Prairie circuit
court at Des Arc the first week in
September.
Judge Thomas was one of the best
known jurists of the state, and had
for years been prominent in politics.
In the last election he was a candi-
date for circuit judge and was de-
feated by Judge T. C. Trimble of
Lonoke. He was prominent in the
Elks' organization and next Monday
night would have been installed as
exalted ruler of the Clarendon lodge.
Judge Thomas was circuit judge of
the Seventeenth circuit for two terms
and was county judge of Prairie
county from 1882 to 1888.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
union ADDRESSES
BY BEN |. griffin

Ben L. Griffin, former secretary
! treasurer of the state Farmers Union
and now special organizer and lee
turer, is holding series of meetings
in Faulkner county in the interest Of
that order this week. Mr.. Griffin
spoke Monday at Sunny Gap, yester-
day at Browns sch66lhouse and Nay
lor and today at Mt. Vernon and Bar
ney. His appointments for the re-
mainder of the week are as follows.
Union Valley, September %, 1890
la. m.
Union Grove, September 20, 1880
p. m.
Guy, September "a, 1890 a. m.
Cash Springs, September "a, 1890
p. m.
Needs Greek, September IS, 1890
a. m.
Wooster, September 25, 1880 81 M
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
RIVER RISING AGAIN.

Due to heavy rains in Kansas and
Oklahoma, the Arkansas river has
been rising rapidly the past three or
four days and stood at us feet at
Little Rock Tuesday. Cadron Creek
is running up stream rapidly and riv
er water is expected to appear in the
city water mains within day or two.
The weather bureau forecasted that
the river would begin to fall Wednes-
day night or Thursday, and no flood
stages are anticipated.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
CONWAY WOMAN
DECLINES SUICIDE
NOW SEEKS A DIVORCE
PEARL LUYET ALSO CHARGES
HUSBAND is FUGITIVE
FROM JUSTICE. !

Pearl Luyett says that her husband
tried to induce her to enter a suicide
pact with him not very long ago.
She declined and today filed suit for
divorce in chancery court. She
charges cruelty. Moreover, she says
her husband is now fugitive from
justice, declaring that he was arrest
ed and held to the grand jury at
Conway on felony charge, escaping
conviction by fleeing the country.
His name is Joe Luyet. They were
married at Morrilton April 5, 1913
Little Rock Democrat. a..ri:r /
Both Pearl Luyet and her husband
are we'll known here. Mrs. Luyet
was the widow of Bob Hogan and
has married twice since Hogan's
death, the second husband securing
divorce. Luyet was charged by Lu-
Their Thornton, neighbor living near
Preston, with having stolen some
hogs. He was held to the grand jury,
but is said not to have appeared be-
fore that body when it convened. AS
he has not been arrested since the
grand jury met, whether an indict-
mcnt was returned against him cam
not be made public. ~ =.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
w. NJ. HARRELL AND COMPANY

probably would bring a record at
tendance at Russell field, where the
game would be staged, it is believed.
The signers of the guarantee will not
be required to pay the amount they
promise, unless the gate receipts fall
below the amount of the expenses.
Already many signatures have been
attached to the document.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVERTISES.

An advertisement for the Method
ist Sunday school, the first ever to
appear in Conway paper, is publish
ed in today's daily edition of the Log
Cabin Democrat. The new Sunday
school room, with seating capacity
of 800, will be ready for occupancy
next Sunday, and the officers of the
Sunday school are making an effort
to secure an attendance of at least
700 next Sunday.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
300 EXPECTED At
HENDRIX COLLEGE

The enrolment at Hendrix College,
which opened it's thirty-second an
nual session last Wednesday, is far
above expectations, according to Dr.
]. H. Reynolds, president. The en-
rollment is only 25 short of the total
last year, President Reynolds states
He expects the 800 mark will be
reached this year.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1915-09-23
CANNING AGENT ILL.

Miss Myrtle Smith, county agent
for the girls canning clubs, is con-
fined to her home near Cato with a
mild attack of typhoid fever. She
desires ia inform the club girls that
she expects to be on duty in another
week or two and hopes that they will
continue the work which has been out
lined for them.