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The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
GOVERNOR NAMES PEN INVESTIGATORS
CHARGES TO BE PROBED
EX-GOVERNOR DONAGHEY, DR. ALONZO MONK AND SHERIFF
 HUTTON APPOINTED.

Little Rock, Aug. 10-Former Gov ernor George w. Donaghey, Dr. Alonzo Monk, presiding elder of the Little Rock district of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, and W. G. Hutton, sheriff of Pulaski county, will form the commission to investigate charges that prisoners at the state convict farm have been ill-treated, ac- cording to announcement yesterday by Governor Hays. The commission will leave today for the state farm at Cummins. It was charged by the Rev. l.. Tomme, former chaplain of the institution, that prisoners have been treated in an inhuman manner.
 T appointed this commission at the request of the Penitentiary Commis- sion,' Governor Hays said, although the members of that body had noth- ing to do with selecting the members. I selected men in whom I believe the people of the state have the utmost confidence and they will make com- plete investigation of the charges made by the Rev. MT. Tomme. have furnished the members with a copy of the charges he made in a speech at Levy and they are to look into each of these charges. The com mission is provided with stenogra- pher to take testimony and other evi- dence."
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
STATE MAY SOON
 BE OUT OF DEBT

Little Rock, Aug. 13.-The time for the payment of the annual fran chise tax expired August 10, but last year delinquents were not certified out until ten days later. It has not been announced when the deiinquents will be certified this year. Up to last night total of $159,656.09 had been paid into the treasury, and it is expected that at least $1O,OOO more will be paid. Last year $165,OOO had been paid when the delinquents were certified.
 The outstanding warrants against the state were reduced to $192, 2,316.55 yesterday. No warrants are being presented now, and 1t is surmised that all not redeemed are in the hands of the sheriffs who have not yet settled with the state. If this be true, then the state will have paid it's debts within the next ten days or two weeks, but will not have any thing to run on until taxes come again.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
23-MILE ROAD PROPOSED
WOULD BE ON NORTH SIDE OF ARKANSAS RIVER IN JEFF
 ERSON COUNTY.

Pine Bluff, Aug. 10.-A tentative route for a 23-mile macadam road on the north side of the river in Jetfer- son county has been mapped out by County Judge c. M. Philpot and a number of large property owners Tn the proposed district. Circulation ot petitions to form a road district will be begun Wednesday and Judge Phil pot, County Highway Engineer Il. II. Humphreys and property owners Will make trip over the proposed route. The road will start four and one-halt miles north of the new free bridge, where it will tap another road lead ing to the bridge, lead northeast through Sherrill and Tucker to Ferda. One spud will lead southeast from Tucker nd another sortheast from Sherrill Ind join at a bridge to be built O, Wabbaseeka bayou. The road vii go through Gethsemane and to the aoke county line, where it will tap modern road leading to lit tie Rockx h
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
COMPRESS DIAL
 CONSUMMATfD
From Mondays Daily

From Mondays Daily
 One of the largest deals ever effect ed in Conway took place today when the old stockholders of the Conway Compress Company, with the excep- tion of J. w. James, transferred theil stock to new company, which will continue the business under the same name. About half of the stock was purchased by Joe Newburger of the Newburger Cotton Company of Mem phis and A. D. Goldman of the Les ser-Goldman Cotton Company of St. Louis, the remainder being acquired by Frauenthal X Schwarz and s. G. and s. T. Smith of Conway. The total capital stock of the company is $50,000.
 After the stock was transferred the company was re-organized by the election of Jo Frauenthal, Charles Frauenthal, S. G. Smith, s. T. Smith, J. w. James, A. D. Goldman and Joe Newburger as directors. The di- rectors elected Charles Frauenthal president, S. T. Smith vice president and J. w. James secretary and treas urer.
 The old officers were D. o. Harton, president; J. w. James, vice presi- dent, and G. L. Banner, secretary and treasurer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
MODEST BEN GRIFFIN
 WILL NOT MAKE RACE
UNION LEADER HOWEVER, AD- MITS HE IS WELL EQU1PP-
 ED FOR JOB.

Little Rock, Aug, 17.-Ben L. Grif- fin, organizer and lecturer of the Farmers Union, will spend this week in Union county. He will address meetings of farmers at Lisbon, Mid way, Scotland, Shuler, Fl Dorado and Pleasant Grove. Mir. Griffin says he has received a number of letters from farmers in various sections of the state urging him to enter the gubernatorial field. He says he has no intention of seeking the nomina- tion, but feels confident that he would make a better chief executive than a host of those mentioned for the place.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
COLORED HOLINESS MEETING
 AT CONWAY.

The colored Holiness public tent meeting will begin August P, lasting 10 days or more. All are welcome, both white and colored, that come to the meeting for good, and that give attention to the service and good be- havior, otherwise you are not well come, not wanted, and we would rath- CT you would stay away. We will ar range special seats for the white peo- pie that come for the good of the services. Services conducted by Pastor Justus Bowe and others. 11-d1tw2t*
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
PENCE & SONS
 NEW QUARTERS
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
 The large brick building on the corner of North street and Railroad avenue, recently purchased by J. A. Pence from Andy Hess, is being over-- hauled and remodeled and will be converted into a handsome undertak- ing establishment, into which thst business of J. A. Pence & Sons wilT' be moved next week. A new modern front will be placed in the building and the interior has been partitioned into suitable and convenient rooms, which will be elegantly finished. The rooms will include, besides offices, re- ception room, showrooms and work shops, chapel in which funeral services may be held and a morgue.
 The building at 303 North Front street now occupied by the undertak- ing firm will be occupied by Bolls Brothers harness and bicycle busi- ness, which will be moved from their present quarters in the Moore build ing at 213 North Front street.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19

lent satisfaction, and as an educator he stands among the best in the state. His knowledge of the law adds to his qualifications as a law-maker, and if elected representative the voters will at no time have cause to regret their choice. His acquaintance with the voters of the county is widespread, and he will run some race.
 Benjamin Hairston, 17-year-old son of r. and Mrs. W. L. Hairston of this city, sustained a crushed foot Monday afternoon by falling under a fast freight in the yards at Russell vile. He was rushed to the hospital there and it was necessary to ampu- tate the injured member eight inches below the knee. He stood the shock well and is recovering rapidly, being expected home in a day or two. Ben was on his way home from Cabin Creek, where he had been picking peaches, and together with some other boys was riding an extra freight train. He claims that he was pushed from the train when the Russellville yards were reached, and in falling his foot slipped under the wheels.
 A petition was filed with County Judge Eugene Rhoden on Wednesday morning, containing 218 signatures business men of Morrilton and tax payers of the south part of the coun- ty, asking that the county maintain and operate free ferry across the Arkansas river at Lewisburg It is proposed to buy the ferry now 1T operation, owned by Mrs. B. G. White the money to be donated by business interests, the county to be at absolute
 ly no expense toward purchasing the ferry. From outside sources we learr that $3,000 is asked for the ferry but Mrs. White will donate $500 o1 that amount herself Should Judge Rhoden see fit to grant the request of the petitioners, the quorum court of the county would then be asked tc make an appropriation therefor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
CITY OF CONWAY
 MINUS A MAYOR

For the next week or 10 days the city of Conway will have neither mayor nor an acting mayor in charge of its affairs. Mayor J. Frank Jones and family, who are spending several weeks in the east, are not expected home for several days, and Recorder and Acting Mayor George Shaw, Jr., left yesterday with a crowd for a 10 days outing at Pinnacle Springs. court at present, however, and it is probable that either the mayor or re- corder will return to the city in time for the next meeting of the city coun- cil, August "A.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
ALLEGED CHECK
 FORCFR IN JAIL

Robert Johnson of Beryl was placed in jail last night on a charge of forging a check for SIS and cashing same at Sam Sarason's store in Con- way. The check was drawn on the Farmers State Bank and the name signed to it was that of Wallace Graddy. When presented at the bank the forgery was detected Justice of the Peace G. M. Easterwood today set Johnsons preliminary hearing for Thursday, granting him bail in the sum of $500. Unable to make the bond, he was remanded to jail. John son is about P years of age and is married.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
NORMAL SCHOOL
 PROSPECTS BRIGHT
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
 President J. J. Doyne is busily en- gagged at his office at the State Nor nal answering inquiries and corre- spondence from prospective students of the school. He said today that prospects for a large attendance at the eighth annual session, which opens September 20, are unusually bright, and the indications are that the institution will be filled to it's ca- pacity At the last regular session more than 300 were enrolled and this number was sufficient to crowd some of the departments and tax the facil- ities of the school. With another dormitory or two and a main build ing, there is little doubt that the State Normal would in short time double it's present enrolment, but the present financial condition of the state made it impracticable even to ask an appropriation for this pur- pose during the legislature of 1915.
 Prof. J. T. Buchholz and Prof. E. E. Cordrey of the department of science at the Normal are putting in their vacation in reftting and en- larging the water and gas equipment. of the science rooms and making other improvements about the build ing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
BOIL WEEV|L IS
 FOUND ONlR|YER
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
 Circuit Clerk A. M Ledbetter, who spent yesterday on his farm on the Arkansas river, brought back with him last night several specimens of genuine Mexican boil weevils, which he states are becoming unpleasantly numerous in his cotton field. The ground between the rows, MT. Led better says, is almost covered with punctured squares, but the plants are we'll loaded with grown bolls, so fairly good crop seems assured, any way.
 Sporadic invasions of the boil wee vii have been made in Faulkner an- nually for the past eight or ten years, but they have never caused any great damage, such as has been sus- tained in cotton, fields farther south. Some of the local cotton planters are of the opinion that this county IS too far north for the boil weevil to pro- pogate in dangerous numbers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19

Constipation is the starting point for many serious diseases. To be healthy, keep the bowels active and regular. HERBINE will remove, all accumulations in the bowels and put the system in prime condition. Price soc. Sold by Greeson Drug Co.-Adv.
 For Sale-Good 4-room house, front and back porches; good well and all necessary outhouses; one bloc from depot. See A. P. Dolla- hite.-d&w2t
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
MORRILTON NEWS

From the Headlight, Aug. 12.

From the Headlight, Aug. 12.
 Miss Maude Van Norman spent last week in Conway visiting rela- tives.
 The next annual fraternal gather ing of the Christadelphians will be held in Morrilton during August ot next year.
 Miss Kate Thompson, who for the past three years has been a valued assistant in the Headlight oce, is having vacation this week. She spent from Saturday evening until Tuesday with friends in Conway.
 Peach shipments have ceased from Morrilton for the season. From financial standpoint the season was not success. Thirty-six cars were shipped from this station, the price paid ranging from 60 to 40 cents per bushel. Lack of skill in picking and packing handicapped the owners to great extent, but knowledge gained this year will tend toward success next year. Owners have also learned that care must be given orchards, and though experience comes high we must have it.
 Prof. w. J. Peterson, attorney-at- law. is an avowed candidate for rep resentative at the coming primary. For the past four years he has been superintendent of schools in Morrill, ton. resigning at the close of the past term to enter upon the practice of law. As an instructor he gave excel
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
BROUCh NAMES
 CAMP PAICN HEAD

Little Rock, Aug. 1.-The political lineup is beginning to assume shape.
 The first notable conference of the supporters of any of the candidates for governor was held here Monday, when about 100 supporters of pr. Brough, from various parts of the state, got together to go over the situation.
 Joe w. House, Jr, of Little Rock was announced as campaign manager for pr. Brough, and Senator C.. c.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
HOW TO RUN A FAIR.

Faulkner county has decided to have no fair this fall. The county fairs have always been losses because they tried to do too much with the available funds. If counties would be satisfied with pure fairs, and elim- mate horse racing, carnivals and all other noxious, vicious grating dew ices, then the fairs would prove sue cessful and beneficial. = Morrilton Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19

lIlvert of Fort Smith and T. P. Mur- fF of Little Rock as assistants. It vls annou3 heed that the campaign fpm now bn is to be conducted with tfagging lvigOr.
 IA report was current in the hotel lobies that Congressman Carraway hsd decided definitely not to enter th race fbr governor. A telephone nrssage from the Park-Harper News SCvice to MT. Carraway at Jones' bGo, was answered in the following wrds:
 Fl have made no statement and have authorized no one to make any fd me. 1 do not know when l shall do so.'
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
THANKS, BRO. TURNER.

Frank Robins and wife, of Con- way, were in Atkins Friday. They made the trip from Conway to Rus sellville and returned in their tour ing car. The Chronicle acknowledges most pleasant call. Robins is hustler and is making the Log Cabin Democrat one of the best papers in the state.-Atkins Chronicle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19

St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 17.-Receivers have been asked for the Missouri Pa cific Railway Company and the St. Louis, Iron Noul1Ja.n and Southern extensive railway systems in the United States, which, although sepa- rate companies, for many years have been operated as one system.
 The petitions asking for the ap- pointment of recG-yers were filed by the Commonwealth Steel Company of St. Louis, through Clarence H. How ard, it's president. They were pre- sented to United States District Judge D. P. Dyer in chambers.
 1 The petitions, while separate in form, contain many similar allega
 tions. It is set forth that the de- 1 fendant companies are unable to meet
 their many outstanding obligations, that interest charges upon bonds and other indebtedness for the last fiscal year are due and cannot be paid, that ! the companies are unable to meet these obligations, and that there are other large amounts of money which will be required in the operation of the roads as common carriers which 1 they will be unable to procure be- cause of conditions caused by the European war, and because of the inn credit of the roads.
 The petition against the Iron Mountain alleges that the defendant road is indebted to the petitioner $55,335 for material, supplies and equipment, and that the defendant has refused to pay it. It is alleged that the defendant is subject on it's properties to mortgages and other liens, and that certain equipment owned by it is subject to liens and reserved rights of the vendors, which mortgages secure indebtedness ag- gregating more than $140,000,000 principal It is also charged that the annual interest charges payable on the indebtedness amounted, in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, to more than $6,700, ,000. It also is set forth that the net income derived by the road from it's operation and all other sources during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1915, applicable to the payment of such capital expendi- lures as will be necessary in the oper- ation of it's lines, and to meet interest payments, was less by S2,750 ,000 than the same period in the previous year.
 It is charged that the requirements of the roads for the year ending June 30, 1915, for capital expenditures and interest charges, were in excess of the net income, and that the reven- ues and resources of the company will be inadequate to meet such eX- penditures and charges.
 In the case of the Missouri Pacific the petitioner alleges that the defend ant is indebted to it S145, 5,276.O4 for materials, supplies and equipment. The petition recites that the Missouri Pacific lines are subject to mortgages and liens aggregating Ns70,00O, ,O0O; that the interest charges fer the fiscal year ending June 30, 1915, amounted to S7000,000, which is due and un- paid. It is alleged that the net in come of the road is inadequate by S1 .3OO,O0O to meet the requirements of the capital expenditures and inc terest charges maturing at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1915.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
MANY ARE PRESENT
 AT FIRST SERVICE
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
 With an attendance of about 400 at Sunday school and about the same number present during the church period, the first services in the new Methodist church here were held yes terday. The services were held in the basement auditorium, the main and Sunday school auditoriums be- ing incompleted. The pastor, Dr. F. s. H. Johnston, delivered the initial sermon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
CITIES ON GULF
 COAST ISOLATED
Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.

Special to the Log Jab1n Denocrat.
 Dallas, Aug. 17.-Galveston and other Texas coast cities are still iso- lated by the hurricane which destroy ed means of communication last night. At midnight, when the wires went down, the wind was blowing 75 miles an hour, water filling the streets, the light and power plant out of commission and the people of Gal weston were fleeing from the city on every train. Practically every town along the Texas gulf coast reports similar conditions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
ODD FELLOWS TO MEET.

A stated meeting of Center Link lodge No. 75, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Wood men hall, on South Railroad avenue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
SUBMARINE SINKS
 SHIP: 1000 DROWN
Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.

Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.
 London, Aug. 17.-The British transport ship Royal Edward was sunk in the Aegan sea by German submarine today. One thousand men were drowned when the vessel went down.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
DECISION MEANS SUCCESS.

Write Rev. J. M. Workman, Presi- dent Henderson, Brown College, Ark adelphia, Ark, today for reservation. Special information on request. wtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
FIRST SERVICES
 IN NEW CHURCH
From Saturday's Da-ly.

From Saturdays Da'W
 The first services in the handsome new Methodist church in this city will be, held tomorrow morning. The base ment has been practically completed, and until the Sunday school and main auditoriums are completed, it will be used for both Sunday school and preaching purposes. No services will be held at night, however, on account of the electric wiring being uncoupled.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19

Mrs. T. W. Allinder and children of Clarksville, are guests at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. J. s. l.. Wright, on Garvin avenue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-19
RECt|V[RSH|P FOR
 MISSOURI PACIFIC
PRESIDENT BUSH NAMED
RAILWAY SYSTEM PLACED IN RECEIVERS HANDS BY
 FEDERAL COURT.
Special to the Log Cspln Democrat

sptCfHI tU 'TIe I1oH CHDIh Den1ucrHt
 St. Louis, Aug. 17-President Benjamin F. Bush was today appoint ed sole receiver for the Missouri Pa cifc-Iron Mountain lines, by United States District Judge D. P. Dyer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
FARMERS WILL
PLANT LARGE
GRAIN ACREAGE
TURNING OVER GROUND ON SUM-
TER FARMS.

Never in my long experience as a
farmer here have | seen the cotton
fields picked clean of the staple dur
ing October" said prominent farmer
to the Times Recorder today. "The
crop is all out of the fields and in many
localities farmers are planting wheat
and oats where the cotton stalks grew
| two weeks ago. The stalks are being
turned under the sod and thus threat
ened danger of boil weevil attack is
eliminated"
1t is a fact that grain planting is
now proceeding at rapid rate, and
the acreage, both in wheat and OTIS, will
be large.
Farmers will not be influenced by re-
cent good prices of cotton to curtail
their grain crops, and they will plant
largely during October and November.
Oats and wheat planted in the fall u.s.
TALLY make good crops, while spring
oats, as rule, are not worth the trou-
Bile and expense of planting. The yield
Is usually very poor and but a poor
apology for the heavy grain grown
from the better fall planting
While commercial fertilizer is very
scarce, and prices higher than hereto .
fore, it is said by Americas dealers that
the nitrate of soda promises to be
much cheaper in the early new year.
As a "top dresser" for oats and wheat
it gives fine results and farmers here
are urged to plant grain with the ex-
pectation of applying nitrate of soda
as the main fertilizer when the crop
begins its growth.
Sumter county raised fine crcops of
wheat and oats this year, and should
do even better next year, with the ex-
perience gained in having grown wheat
this year, crop not largely planted
heretofore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
AMERICAN WOMAN HAS
HOSPITAL IN BELGIUM

BUSBRUGGE, Belgium, Oct. %
While rushing through Belgium three
cars full of officers and correspond
ents stopped at the unique field hospi-
tai conducted by Mrs. Mary Borden
Turner, of Chicago.
1t is constructed of portable sections,
electrically lighted from plant in a
motor-lorry, nine long wooden build
ings in all, with operating room and
X-ray plant, its own laundry, and most
of the features of a permanent hospi
tai
When the party arrived American
ambulance drivers were removing ten
men who had recovered sufficiently to
be taken to hospitals further away
from the firing line. After tour f
the wards, Mrs. Turner entertained the
party at tea in her own little wooden
Office building and talked Of the work.
When Dunkirk was bombarded, my
friends at home were worried because
We are so much nearer the Germans.
but it is so satisfying to be where we
can see such results. And these I'M
complaining soldiers are splendid We
have 1S5 here now. The only COM
planning one is a British soldier. He
hurt his ankle badly playing football,
He said he was ashamed to go back
with that kind of injury, so we are let
ting him stay. AS rule, we move
farther to the rear all who can go, to
make room for those brought in from
the trenches"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
LITTLE BABE IS CALLED
BACK To ITS NAkEF
the trenches

Americas friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pilsbury, of Gulfport, Miss, will
regret to learn of the death of their
intant on Wednesday last, the little
life having passed out after brief So
iourn here Mr.. and Mrs. Pilsbury are
former residents of Americas, and have
many friends and relatives here.