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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
W. 0. W. DEGREE TEAM
 GOES TO ADA SUNDAY
With We'll Drilled Company Capt Jones Hopes to Capture Another
 Prize This Year.

The degree team of Conway lodge No. 35, Woodmen of the World, in charge of Captain A. L. Jones, will entrain Sunday morning at 5:27 for Ada, Okla, to participate in the com petative drills of the various teams of Arkansas and Oklahoma, which will be staged August and 10. The local team has spent much time mak- ing preparations for the contests. Those who have watched the boys drilling highly commend their work. With only few months practice last year, the Conway team carried off high honors at the annual encamp- ment held at Norman, Okla. With more than a years training, Captain Jones he expects his charges to bring home the bacon from the Ada meet. The team will wear their new uni forms, which are the best on the market.
 Following the encampment, several members of the team expect to visit in Galveston, Tex, and other points. The personnel of the team follows Captain Jones, L. P. Lewelling, J. w.
 Welch, J. L. McNeese, Earl Davis, E. M. Rogers, w. P. Salter, S. T. Simpson, w. H. Smith, James Pow CTS, w. M. Guy, F. E. Morgan, Elias King, J. M. Henderson, Jules Carter, John Martin, J. V. Major, C. S. Har- mon, J. A. Milan and Anton Yeager.
 Will A. Berry, consul commander
 w. H. Duncan, advisory lieutenant and w. N. Jones, banker, also will
 make the trip.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
SCHOOLS
 10 OPEN SEPT. 4 FACULTY IS ANNOUNCED Important Changes Planned by Su- perintendent WOmack in Primary
 and High Schools.
Editor Log Cabin Democrat:

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 You may announce the opening of school for the first Monday in Sep tember. It is little early, but it is necessary to get out of the way of the closing exercises of the other schools.
 The faculty next year is as follows: B. A. Short, Miss Maggie Denison, Misses Alice Berry, Maud Atkins, Gussie Carmical, Minnie Flippen, Margaret Stephens, Ida Bragg, Edith Wise, Agnes Maddox, Mary Hamilton, Caroline Muth, Ruby Becker and Mrs. Ida Burns.
 Some important changes will be made in the organization of the school, particularly in the primary grades and in the high school. The time schedule will be changed in the pri- mary grades to equalize opportunities better, and arrangements will be made to supervise the study activities of the high school pupils. The pur- pose is to give the teachers opportun- ity to assist the pupils while prepar- ing their lessons and to follow up class instruction so as to insure the fullest measure of success
 Algebra will not be taken up in the eighth grade as formerly. Our strongest emphasis in that grade will be placed on the thorough mastery of the common branches, particularly l 1-1fh m at l6 md civil government.
 Greatly increased emphasis will be placed on reading and composition in the high school. Our pupils read enough, but their reading is not of the right sort, as rule, and they make no use of it. The plan is to have a separate period for reading and dis cussion, theme writing, etc. This will take the place of the unsupervised h- brary work of last year.
 During the year the superintendent will make careful survey of the town to discover, if possible, just what Conway pupils need to study in school. Hundreds of men and women in all walks of life will be interviewed on the subject of the school-its course of study, organization, discipline, etc Then, as far as possible, the work will be changed so as to meet the needs of those who are supporting the school.
 The fate of amendment No. 12 is uncertain. We had better make the best possible use of this school year, for we don't know what year may bring forth. The teachers have spent hundreds of dollars this summer in preparation for better work. They are doing and will do their level best to give Conway the best school in it's history.
 J. P. Womack, Supt. 1907 Linden Ave, Nashville, Tenn,
 August 1, 1916.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03

29. The entertainment consisted in an Arkansastown game, rock, music and other games. The Arkansas song was sung and delightful re- treatments were served. Those pres ent were: Messrs. John T. Buchholz and E. E. Cordrey of the Normal School, MT. w. P Davidson former Hendrix student, Mrs. w. P. David son formerly of Central College fac u'ty, Miss Roxie Clark, Misses Bonnie and Bennie Clayton, Miss Darder Moose of Hendrix, MT. and Mrs Irving Ball formerly of the Normal School Charles Black of Hendrix, w Morgan of Greenwood, Ark, B. P Clayton, Sam M Clark and c. c Blair. Other Conway students who were not present but are in the Uni versity, are Joe Youngblood, Frank Brown and Lloyd Mitchell, former Hendrix students.
 The state of Arkansas has probably been represented in Chicago this summer by the largest number of students which she has ever sent to a graduate university, there being an enrolment of eighty-three from the state. She stands we'll among the other southern states as to enroll ment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
 CREDITORS.

In the matter of Charles V. Douglass,
 bankrupt.
 To the creditors of the said Charles V. Douglass, Conway, Arkansas, bankrupt, notice is hereby given, that on the 1st day of August, 1916, Chas. V. Douglass was duly adjudged a bankrupt, and the first meeting of the creditors will be held at the office of the referee, in the Fulk building, in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, on the 18th day of August, 1916, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; at which time and place said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt, and transact sue hother business as may properly come before said meeting.
 Chas. c. Waters, Referee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
HEAVY RAIN HERE.
 BUT NOT GENERAL

While one and twenty mine hun dredths of rain fell in Conway late yesterday afternoon, the heaviest precipitation since early in June, the rainfall was not general in the county and the eastern section, which has al ready suffered worse than any other portion of Faulkner, received very lit tie moisture. A report today from Vilonia stated that only a little sprinkle occurred at that place and at the SlxMile store on the Beebe road it hardly laid the dust. North of, Conway, however, there were good showers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
MAYORS CONFER ON
 NEW CONSTITUTION REVENUE PROBLEM ACUTE
Mayor Taylor of Little Rock Believes Constitutional Convention Needed
 to Solve Taxation Question.

Little Rock, August 3.-A confer ence of mayors and other city officials of Little Rock, Hot Springs, Texar- kama, Fort Smith, Jonesboroe, Para gould, Helena, and few other cities, is being held today in the office of Mayor c. E. Taylor for the purpose of discussing the problem of revenue for city purposes. It is probable that larger meeting will be called for a later date.
 Mayor Taylor is one of the ardent advocates of a new constitution" favor a constitutional convention, " said he, land 1 believe the peoples minds are now nearly ripe for such a convention. do not doubt that the people of most of the counties would send their very best men to such a meeting and that it would be repre- sentative of the best thought of the people. l would be willing to take our chances before such convention are interested in placing our munich palties on a safe and sound financial basis would submit only such meas ures for consideration as would ap- peal to the conservative judgment of the convention. l have given the matter much study and have had many conferences with men of vari- ous minds concerning needed legisla- tion on this subject. feel that there is no reason Arkansas should not have the best and safest bonding law of all the tsates. Every restric. tion and safeguard should be pro vided, and such a measure, when de. vised and made effective, would ma terially reduce and equalize the bur. de nof taxation
 Unless the friends of any proposed amendment should file initiative pc titions before the meeting of the leg, islature in January, the legislature may submit three amendments or other matters, thus again blocking the way for submission and vote until 1920. The conference of city off cials will decide whether it is best to initiate another bond amendment to be voted on in November, 1917, O, to center all efforts upon a constitu- tional convention for the summer of 1917. That some remedy is impera tive all progressive citizens admit.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
SHADY GROVE.

Crops around here are badly dam aged by the drouth.
 Miss Pearl Langston, who is very low, is reported better at this time.
 Mrs Allen Ross of Holland died last Wednesday and her remains were laid to rest in Bethlehem cemetery. She leaves her husband, two daugh- ters, Mrs. Stewart of Guy and Mrs. Meda Howard of this place, one son and host of friends to mourn her death.
 Joe Nichols and wife visited at Fay- cite Lees Sunday.
 Mrs. Flora Mathett visited at Stony Point Saturday night, the guest of Miss Hattie Wofford.
 A large crowd of young folks enjoy- ed an ice cream supper at John Smiths Saturday night.
 Mrs. Julia Matchett and children are visiting at Mayflower this week, the guests of her son, Elmer.
 Mrs. Ada Seay visited Mrs. Oracle Dawson Sunday.
 D. Matchett has been trying to rent R. l.. Dawson his corn crib for this year.
 August |.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
CONWAY STUDENTS IN
 CHICAGO UNIVERSITY
Miss Clayton and Clark Entertain Them at a Party-Arkansas
 Delegation is Large One.

Chicago, August 1.-Probably the people of Conway will be interested to know that Conway is sufficiently we'll represented at the University oi Chicago this summer to justify a Conway party of residents and school people of Conway The happy party were entertained at the pleasant home of Mrs. Joseph G. Spring on 5e31 Drexel by Misses Bonnie Dale and Bennie Dell Clayton and Miss Roxie Clark, Saturday evening, July
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
DAVENPORT RENOMINATED.

James s. Davenport of Vinita, Okla, whose early life was spent at Greenbrier, this county, was renomi- mated to congress from the First Ok lahoma district at Tuesdays primary. Mir. Davenport was a member of the first congressional delegation from Oklahoma after statehood and with the exception of one term has served continuously since that time. MT. Davenport has several relatives living here
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
CONCRETE CULYERTS
 ARE BEING INSTALLED

Concrete culverts across several small streams in the vicinity of Con- way are being installed by F. L. Scull of this city, under contracts awarded him by County Judge J. w. Holt. Places where culverts have already been installed are on the road from Conway to Cadron Gap, north of the Leigh place and at Joe Hyatt's and on the new road to the river west of J. E. Little's. MT. SculI has also been gwen contracts to build culvert on the Beebe road one mile east of Con- way and one at Beaver Fork, on the Wooster road. These culverts, Judge Holt says, are much more economical than wooden structures, the life of which is usually four years or less, while the concrete culverts are prac- tically indestructible.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
NEGRO IS ARRESTED
 FOR ASSAULT TO KILL

Fletcher Morris of Martinville, a negro indicted by the recent grand jury on charge of assault with in tent to kill, was arrested today by Deputy Sheriff Roy Hendrickson and placed in jail in default of $500 bond. Morris is alleged to have shot Ernest billiard, another negro, with pistol last November.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03

Dr. Louis c. Bernays of Little Rock, who is spending today and tomorrow in Conway on his regular rounds, will leave shortly for a vacation trip to the north and east. His next visit to Conway will be about October 15.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
yesterday morning. The funeral was held at Macedonia cemetery yester- day afternoon.
BALLASTING CREW HERE.

The crew which is reballasting the roadbed of the Iron Mountain railroad from Little Rock to Coffeyville reach ed Conway today and the stone bal last is being spread along the tracks through this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
FILE SUIT ON NOTE.

Suit was filed today in the Faulk- ner circuit court by c. c. Hughes against w. M. Witcher and c. w. L. Harrod, asking judgment for bal ance of $l06 alleged to be due on a note for SAG executed by the de. fendants on February 26, 1913, to J
 D. Rowlett, who the complaint states transferred the note to the plaintiff
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICE

Prayer meeting tonight at the Presbyterian church at o'clock Subject, Some Elements of True Prayer This will be the last of a series of five talks on prayer. Choir practice at 7:15 tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-03
MARSHALL BLACKWELL

Marshall Blackwell, three year old son of MT. and Mrs. R. D. Blackwell Of Cadron Gap and twin brother of Wilson Blackwell, died of meningitis
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
ANTl-PIGGlNG LAW TO
GO TO HIGHER COURT

Minot, Sept. 1.-THE mandamus or
der issued by Judge Leighton, of the
district court, directing Secretary Of
State Hall to place the anti-bootleg
ging bill passed by the last legislature
on the referendum ballot at the No.
vember election, will be carried to the
supreme court, the decision Of the dis
trict court merely being the prelimin-
airy step in the litigation.
The bill makes it a crime to in any
manner aid in the procuring of intoxt-
cants, either by writing an order for
another person for liquor to be deliv-
cred; to act as the messenger in such
delivery or in any manner aiding i'm
the procuring of the stuff.
The attorney general held that some
of the signatures to the referendum Pc
tition were illegal and that when these
were taken off there were not suffi-
cient number to have the measure
placed on the referendum ballot. The
court holds that all the signatures
must be considered legal until the.
state shows that they are not.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14

Valley City; fifth and sixth grades,
Agnes Welles, of Elmwood, Wis.,; third
and fourth grades, Eva Atkinson, Of
Valley City; primary grades, Emma
Battles, of Seymore, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Dennstedt and
children came up from Valley City in
their auto Wednesday morning. They
have leased rooms of j. C. Schmirler
and will stay here until they go south
for the winter.
Elmon Miller came up from Edgeley
Wednesday and will spend a couple
Of weeks with his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. J. S. Miller. He will resume his
studies at jamestown college when
the season opens Sept. 10. He plays
halfback on the football team and
looks forward to a lively season.
The Misses Blanche and lola Mutt
were visitors at the George Hatch
farm a few days last week.
l.. Russell on Friday purchased the:
new Star cafe and took possession i'm
mediately upon the purchase.
| Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Foster, of James,
twn, were over-Sunday guests of the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. M.
Kribbs.
Adolph Luther, who spent several
weeks here looking after his farming
interests, left Tuesday for his home
in Fargo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
Valley City Will Invite
1917 VIC. Here

The regular monthly meeting of the
w. C. T. U. was held at the home Of
Mrs. William Greenwood Friday after
noon. Some unfinished business was.
transacted and Mrs. S..H. Cook was re-
elected as president. This union, in
connection with the Scandinavian w.
G. T. u, decided to extend an invita-
ton to the state convention of 1917 to-
meet here and it is hoped that group
of enthusiastic delegates from here to-
Grafton next month may be able to Sc
cure this honor for Valley City.
AS the work of the fiscal year draws
to close much interest centers about
the work of the various departments.
and some interesting reports are be-
ing prepared to be sent to the state
officials.
The next meeting will be held at the.
home of Mrs. G. C. Chaffee and will be
in charge Of Miss Lockwood and Mrs.
N. C. Macdonald, who will present the
medal contest work and the suffrage
work respectively in an interesting
manner.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
KiLLDEER ELEVATOR BURNED

Killdeer, Sept. THE Killdeer
Equity elevator burned to the ground
in a terrific blaze last night. The fire
evidently started on or under the drive
way from an unknown origin and after
it once started spread rapidly. The
total loss is estimated at $4,000,
which is we'll covered by insurance.
The department and citizens were
able. to save the Powers elevator and
the Occident elevators. The railroad
company had large number of cars
on the track, but succeeded in getting
them out of the way.
The valuation of the building is
about $1,000 and there was 10000
bushels Of grain in the elevator. In
view of the fact that this elevator
company has always done large bus
mess it is expected that it will be re-
built at once.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
ENJOINs PURCHASE OF GRADER

Darlington, Sept. 7.-Sherlff Nor
gan yesterday afternoon served pa.
pers on Bert Strahley and R. H. Foul
ston enjoining them from accepting or
paying for the $1,000 road grader re-
Gently ordered by Darlington town
ship. The injunction was secured
from Judge Coffey and is a temporary
order. A hearing is set before the
judge at Jamestown Sept IS, when it
Will be decided if the Injunction is to
be made permanent.
The action is brought with Geo.
carroll as plaintiff. Mr.. Carroll is
one of the supervisors and Messrs,
Strahley and Foulston the other men,
bers of the board.
The grader was purchased after a
petition had been circulated and lib
orally signed by taxpayers in the
township. The plaintiff contends that
petition is not legal authority for
the expenditure of township money
and that the proposition must be sub
mltted to vote of the people.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14

100000 bushels; production last year
(final estimate), 359,103,00O bushels.
Hay
State-Preliminary estimate, 807, 900
tons; production last year (final esti.
mate), 100000 tons.
United States - Preliminary esti.
mate, 86,200,000; production last year
(final estimate), 85,225,00O tons.
Prices
The first price given below is the
average on Sept this year and the
second the average on Sept. l last
year:
State-Wheat, 1913 and 80 cents per
bushel; corn, u and 81; oats, 36 and
20; potatoes, 80 and 81; hay, $40 and
S5.l0 per ton; eggs, 10 and 16 per
dozen.
United States-Wheat, 131 and IS
per bushel; corn, 1876 and 77.3; oats,
49, and 1856; potatoes, 100 and sos;
hay, $1O.40 and $1,000 per ton; cotton,
l4.6 and 8.5; eggs, 2O.3 and 1877 per
dozen.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT

Washington Sept. "a summary
of the September crop report for the
state of North Dakota and for the
United States. as compiled by the bu
reau of crop statistics (and trans
department Of agriculture, is as fol
lows:
State-Sept. l forecast, 100000
bushels; production last year Gina
estimate) 100000 bushels.
United States--Sept. /, forecast, 2,
710,0O0OOO bushels: production las>
year (final estimate) 3,054,535 ,O0(
bushels.
All Wheat
State-Sept. 1 forecast. 40,O00,OO(
bushels; production last wear Gina
estimate), 151,970,OO0 bushels.
United States-Sept. forecast, Gil,
100000 bushels; production last yeal
final estimate), 1,011, 100000 bushels
Goats
State-Sept. / forecast, 58,OOOOO(
bushels; production last year Gina
estimate), 98,000,O00 bushels.
United States-Sept 1 forecast, 1,
230,0O0,00O bushels; production last
year (final estimate), 1,54O,362,OO
bushels.
Barley
State-Sept l forecast, 26,300,00C
bushels; production last year (final
estimate), 44,800,0 bushels.
United States-Sept 1 forecast, 1874,
C00,000 bushels; production last year
(final estimate), 237,OO9,OOO bushels
Rye
State-Preliminary estimate, $685..
600 bushels; production last year iii
nal estimate), 100000 bushels.
United States Preliminary esti
mate, 41,S84,O00 bushels production
last year final estimate), 1890 600
bushels.
State - Sept. l forecast, 7,75,OOO
bushels; production last year (final
estimate), 6,534,O00 bushels.
United States-Sept. l forecast, H..
100000 bushels; production last year
(final estimate), 13,845,OOO bushels.
Potatoes
State - Sept. l forecast, 7,75O, 900
bushels; production last year (final
estimate), 100000 bushels.
United States-Sept. forecast, 31S,.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
BANK ING ON THE BARN

We grant that b0yhood's dreaming
puts halo round the place,
For boys and barns run harnessed
to the whole big human race.
But, deeper than the romance of those
golden yesterdays,
Are thoughts of work and profit in
hundred farmer-ways.
1t stands there through the seasons
like sort of treasure chest,
Stuffed full of garnered earnings of
tn cleanest an tn best;
And life's great magic secrets of the
seed and of the soil.
Lies just beyond it's portals, as our
recompense for toll.
Old barn, you house ambition, and
tn hopes of happiness;
The very gates Of fortune are tn
doors Of you, guess.
Man tills his little acres and he cuts
his little grain,
But when he starts to saving is he or
his way to gain.
The sun may do it's duty and the
showers and the earth,
And all Gods farming chalice prove
tn wonder Of it's worth,
But, you, old barn, your portion is tt
save against the storm,
And make the days of plowin' take
money-clinking form.
You bulge with grain a-plenty, vol
are corpulent and quaint;
You face the sunlit valley in a nice
new coat of paint
Your hay-lofts stream with yellow
Cup there, twenty years ago)
| read my Injun, stories, STEPPED in
timothy, l know.
Your bins are filled to brimmin'-
nothing better in the land,
Each nook and Granny answers to the
hungriest demand.
TIL good Lord watches over and pro-
tects you, for us all,
Till other crops are gathered to an
other seasons call.
w. Livingston Larned,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14

This is a good time Of year for all
who make purchases for fall and WIN
for TO consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF buy.
ing at home. The home Merchant anu
we can vouch for the Valley City mer'
chants, have carefully prepared to
meet your wants. Their stocks OF new
merchandise are complete, and the
prces are as reasonable as can be
found ANYWHERE Don't be SO unfair &c
YOUR home merchant as not to tell MIN
YOUR wants and first give him chance
to furnish what you want. Inc
chances are that he can supply 1t ana
at the right price. The home merchant
pays taxes and contributes to the IN
terests of the city. Give him the ben
eft of your patronage.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
LICENSED YAPPERS

The democratic state platform has
a plank or recommendation to license
editors. What is more necessary is a
license for the irresponsible yappers
who 20 around yelping about imagln'
arv wrongs. The offerings OF editors
are mt in black and white and the pub
fishers of the paper are held RESPONSE
BILE. Why not apply the brakes to po'
litical mouthers who hide behind the
skirts of a political organization?
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Judge o. H. deS. Irgens reports the
following marriage licenses issued
from the county court this week:
Sept 2-S. Arthur Nesse, of Nome
and Miss johanna Gjesvold, of Rari.
tan township.
Sept 5-James G.. Blackman, OF
Beaver City, Neb., and Miss Myrtle
H. Whalfan, of Fingal.
Sept 6-Albert O. Norberg, of Hast
ings, and Miss Clara Giste, Of Skandia
township.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-09-14

1t seems apparent that John Burke
has his work cut out for him. II the
nonpartisan vote that went to NC
Cumber in the primaries stays with
him at the general election, and with
Macarthur DETECTING what votes he
can from the democratic candidate for
the U. S. senate, Mr.. Burke is due for
an emphatic beating.