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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
U. H. BAILEY OUT
 OF JUDGES RACE ILL HEALTH OF WIFE FOR WITHDRAW AL OF FORMER CLERK AS
 CANDIDATE.
From Mondays Daily

From Mondays Daily
 The latest development in county politics is the announcement today by J. H. Bailey of Conway of his with drawal from the race for county and probate judge Mr. Bailey's action comes as quite surprise to his friends, who felt that he had an ex- cellent chance to win the nomination, but he states that the condition of his wife's health will make it impos- sible for him to make a vigirous campaign. Mrs. Bailey was stricken with paralysis some weeks ago, and while she has improved it has become evident to MT. Bailey that her condi- tion is not such as would permit him to leave her and make a canvass of the county.
 In the opinion of many of his friends, MT. Bailey is peculiarly fitted for the position he sought, hav- ing had much experience in the building of roads and having also served as county clerk and county treasurer, and they will learn of his withdrawal with much regret. He wishes to thank all who had intended to support him and to assure them that he appreciates their support as much as if he had remained in the race and been the successful candi- date.
 Mir. Bailey's withdrawal leaves two candidates in the race for the position, and it is hardly considered probable that anyone else will enter. The next county judge will, in all probability, be either Elias L. Smith of Walker township or I. G. Williams of Conway, the only candidates now in the race.
 Whether the opposition which arose several days ago to the second-term candidates of w. w. Bishop for sheriff and A. M. Ledbetter for cir cult clerk will develop into races for these positions, is still somewhat prob lematical. Since announcing that he would be a candidate for sheriff, w. E. Clibourne has re-entered his work as state game warden, temporarily suspended by court action, and has made no further statement. J. M. Downing, who stated that he was considering the matter of entering the race for circuit clerk, has not yet made a definite announcement, as IS also the case with J. s. Johnson, for mer sheriff, who several days ago stated that he would probably get in the race for tax assessor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
l7,47l BALLS ARE
 C|NNED 10 JAN. 10
CROP OF lS.OOO INDICATED
GINNINGS IN FAULKNER DUR ING LAST PERIOD ARE
 VERY LIGHT.

According to the detailed report of the United States census bureau IT, All bales of cotton were ginned in Faulkner county prior to January 16 this year, comparing with 22,589 to the same date last year, 24,534 to the same date two years ago and 2O,295 to the same date three years ago.
 The ginning during the period from January l to 16 this year, was unusually light, amounting to only 166 bales, as compared with 280 bales last year, 743 bales in 1914 and 94 bales in 1913.
 The present indications are that the total ginnings in the county will be the smallest since 1911, when 18,- 027 bales were ginned, and possibly may lack a little of reaching that figure. Aside from 1911, the small est yield in recent years, was that of 1909, when only 14,639 bales were ginned in the county.
 Between January 16 and the final report on March 1 last year, there were ginned 45O bales In the same period in 1913 the ginnings were 39O bales. It is hardly possible that more than 800 to 600 bales remain to be ginned this year, and the total crop will doubtless be very close to 18,OOO bales. This, however, is at least 2,OOO bales in excess of the av- craze expectations of local cotton men early in the present cotton sea son.
 Faulkner county's total ginnings for the past seven years have been as follows: 1909, 14,639; 1910, 19,- 539; 1911, 1S,O29; 1912, 2O,685; 1913 25,3O6; 1914, 23,039.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
DAMAGE 10 PEN
 FARM IS S25,0OO

Little Rock, Feb. 9.-Capt. Burkett of the penitentiary commission re- ports that the flood waters are reced- ing from the state convict farm at Cummins. He estimates that the total loss at the farm will not ex- ceed S25,OO0. A few of the minor buildings at the front camp, which was hardest hit, were not washed away, as at first reported. The front camp is located inside a new levee that is being built and when it is completed it is believed the farm will be safe from any ordinary flood. It may even be feasible to repair the old levee which broke last week, as a protection against ordinary rises. The $50 acres between the two levees may then be utilized for pasture land.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
REPORT ERRONEOUS.

Little Rock, Feb. 9.-State High way Commissioner w. B Owen, who attended the Jefferson highway con- ,ention in Kansas City last week, re- ports that an erroneous statement was made in the press about it. The convention did not decide that the highway should not be located in Ar kansas. But it was put up to the state to construct the road along the lines laid down for a continental highway of the proposed type, and if completed within the ensuing two
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
WILL NOT ORDER
 AUDIT OF BOOKS NOT NEEDED: ,:SAYS.nOLT TO EXTRA EXPENSE UNLESS
 SHOWN CAUSE.
From Fridays Daily,

From Fridays Daily
 Unless some specific reason can be shown why it is necessary, will not order an audit of the county judges books and accounts" said County Judge J. w. Holt today. Judge Holt stated that several persons had re- gently suggested the matter to him, since the supreme court last week de- cided that it lies in the power of the county courts to order audits of the county's accounts and employ experts for that purpose. Conway county is already having such an audit made of it's books, and in several other coun- ties the matter is being agitated.
 "There is no necessity for it in this county, however," said Judge Holt. All of the county scrip was called in, cancelled and reissued only a short time ago, and everything was found absolutely correct. Since that time the board of commissioners of ac- counts, composed of men who thor oughly understood the work, made a complete investigation of every item of the county's accounts and report ed the books to be straight and cor rect. Under these circumstances, ] would regard it as an unnecessary and unwise expenditure of the pubic funds to employ several high-prlced expert accountants and put them to work for an indefinite time on the county's books, and l shall take no step in that direction unless 1t can be shown that there is specific need for an investigation"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
CANDIDATES PLAN
 2.WEFkS CAMP PA|CN BEGINNING MARCH llTH
COUNTY ASPIRANTS DECIDE UPON SIXTEEN SPEAKING
 APPOINTMENTS.
From Saturdays Dailo,

From Saturdays Daila.
 A two-weeks speaking campaign of Faulkner county, to begin at Woos- ter March II and end at Conway March 25, was decided upon at a meeting of the candidates held at the courthouse this afternoon. Several of the candidates were absent from the meeting, those from the northern portion of the county being kept away by high waters, and the matter of conducting a campaign was virtu- ally lett by those present to Judge P. II. Prince and Prof. c. c. Jones, can didates for representative.
 The itinerary of the candidates, as adopted here this afternoon, is as follows:
 Wooster, March II, p. m.
 Greenbrier, March 13, l p. m.
 Republican, March IS, 7:3O p. m.
 Guy, March IA, p. m.
 Enders, March 15, 1 p. m.
 Beckett Schoolhouse, March 15, 7:30 p. m.
 Mt. Vernon, March 16, p. m.
 Enola, March IT, l p. m.
 Holland, March IS, l p. m.
 Naylor, March 20, 1 p. m.
 Vilonia, March 21, 1 p. m.
 Cypress Valley, March 21, 1:3o r. m.
 Cato, March P, p. m.
 Saltillo, March 23, p. m.
 MayAower, March "A, 1 p. m.
 Conway, March 25, 1 p. m.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
SURVEYS NEW ROAD.

Little Rock, Feb. S.-State High way Engineer Hugh Carter is at De Queen, where a meeting was held last night to make plans for the con- struction of 25-mile improved road across Sevier county, north and south. It is designed to be link in the proposed Jefferson highway. A conference is being held at Mena to- day for the purpose of considering plans for the construction of another link of the highway across Poulk county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
years it will be recognized as a link of the Jefferson highway.
MRS. T. c. HASKINS.

From Saturdays Daily
 Mrs. Annis E. Haskins, 68 years old, wife of T. c. Haskins, died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Rupert B. Haskins, PIG North Faulkner street, after short illness. She is survived by her husband, one son, two sisters, Miss Virginia M. Branner of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. V. J. Dewey of Sher- idan, Iowa, and by one brother, N. B. Branner of Des Moines. Funeral arrangements will be deferred until the arrival of relatives. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery, the ser vices conducted by Dr. T. A. Amber, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr. F. s. H. Johnston, pastor of the First Methodist church.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
BOOTH MOORE A PHYSICIAN.

Dr. Booth Moore has arrived in the city from New York and is visiting with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. k. Moore. Dr. Moore has attended one of the nations largest medical col leges in New York, Columbia Univer- sity, and graduated from that insti- tuition last June. He has just finish ed hospital course in New York and is preparing to enter upon an active practice of his profession, for which he has been so eminently fitted. Many friends in Searcy have hoped that he would decide to locate here, but it is hardly probable that he will do so.- Searcy Citizen.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
MODERN BUSINESS
 BUILDING PLANNED
F. U. HALTER TO BUILD
HANDSOME BLOCK BY FRAU ENTHAL & SCHWARZ ALSO
 A PROBABILITY.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays UA1U
 A modern business and office building at the southeast corner of Front and Oak streets, to cost from s25,0OO to $35,00O, is certainty and two other big building projects in the same block are at least possibilities for the present calendar year.
 F. U. Halfer today confirmed the report that he would improve his property at Front and Oak streets, regarded as the most valuable corner in the city, with modern building which will be a credit to the city. It will be three stories in height, 75 feet by 100 feet, in the rear joining MT. Halter's new two-story building which fronts on Oak street MT. Hal ter said that unless the cost proves to be prohibitive the new building will be of entirely fre-proof con- struction. The outside walls will probably be white brick and all the interior walls and floors steel and concrete. The owner also hopes to have marble wainscoting throughout the building. It will be provided an elevator, heating apparatus and all modern conveniences and appli- ances.
 MT. Halter has notified his tenants, V. G. Craig, the Greeson Drug Con- pany and E. w. Rogers, to move out of their buildings about May or June and secure temporary quarters else where. The entire buildings now on the lots will be razed and no part of them will be used in the new build ing.
 The same business frontage will be further "citifed" in the near future by the erection of an immense mod ern business building by Frauenthal & Schwarz, whose big store now oc- cupies five buildings adjoining on the south the lots to be improved by MT. Halter. This will also be three story building of the latest and most convenient department store. Plans for the structure have already been drawn by Architect c. l.. Thompson of Little Rock, but the firm has not vet decided when the building will be commenced. It may not be reached this year, member of the firm said today, but it is one of their plans for the near future.
 It is very probable that the Oak street frontage of the same block Will be improved during the present year by Postmaster H. B. Ingram, who owns all the lots fronting on the south side of Oak street from the al lev to Chestnut street. About 75 feet of these lots is now vacant and 1t IS understood MT. Ingram plans to erect fine two-story building on this ground.
 There has been considerable talk ot the organization of company to construct a modern hotel building here this year, but nothing definite
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10

has yet been done toward it. Anoth- CT possibility is the government building, bill for which has been in troduced in congress. Quite a num- Der of new residences are said to be contemplated, and, in all, 1916 prom ises to be year of unusual building activity in Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
LEVEE INSPECTOR HERE.

Little Rock, Feb. 1.-Alfred G. Henry, chief of the Division of Riv- CTS and Levees of the United States Weather Bureau at Washington, D. C., was in consultation with Section Director Cole yesterday afternoon. He came to Arkansas to make an in- vestigation of the flood conditions now prevalent in the state, and left last night for Pine Bluff.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
RERNICE FERNE THOMPSON.

From Tuesdays Daily
 Bernice Ferne Thompson, six-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wln- fred Thompson, died at 1 o'clock last n;obt Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning, conducted py Rev J. Clarence Dawson, pastor or the Christian church. Burial Will De n Oak Grove cemetery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
MADE ENTERED APPRENTICE.

From Wednesdays Daily. Edward J. Heiligers last night was
 made an Entered Apprentice Mason !by Green Grove lodge No. 1O7, Free
 and Accepted Masons. The lodge will meet again at 2 o'clock tomorrow night to confer the first degree upon la candidate.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
TO GIVE RECEPTION.

Mir. and Mrs Joseph Frauenthal will give reception at their beautiful home, "Gruenwald," this evening, complimentary to their niece, Miss Edith Baridon of Montreal, Canada, who is spending the winter with them. About 25O invitations have been is- sued, and it will be the largest social gathering of the season.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
STEPHENSON TO REFEREE.

Prof. O. W. Stephenson of the State Normal, who will referee the basketball games in the state tourna- ment at Texarkana March 8 and 4, left last night for Hot Springs where today he will officiate in the game between the Vapor City high school five and Stuttgart high.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
SOUTHMAYD APPOINTED.

Little Rock, Feb. 5.-L. H. South mayd, Jr., of Van Buren, was ap- pointed special county and probate judge of Crawford county to hear the case of the State vs. Josh Standridge, the regular judge being disqualified.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10

pr. Moore is well known in Con, way, where he attended Hendrix Col lege several years.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10

friends in this county. His opponent is G. Otis Bogle of Brinkley, Monroe county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10

Christian Science services Sundays at 204 Faulkner street, p. m. Sub ject, Spirit" All are welcome.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Willie Walker, 30, and Mrs. Lula
 Logan, 20, Damascus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
SUSPECT FIREBUC
 IN REGENT BLAZE ON EASTON FARM
E. P. Mills Loses Heavily When Barns Are Consum-
 ed Hurt Saving Horse.

TWO large barns, two sheds, three horses, two pigs and a number of farming implements owned bv B. p. M1IIS or EaSton were destroyed bv fire early Tuesday morning entailing a loss of several thousands of dollars The fire is believed to have been the work of an incendiary who has been operating in Fairfield, and Westport and who has now transferred his ac- tivities to Easton
 The barns which burned adioined each other. The fire started in the Ioft or the horse barn and was dis covered by Mrs. Mills who was arous- ca by hearing the horses snorting and klck1ng. The flames were then bursting through the roof Mrs. Mills aroused the family and Mr. Mills and ms sons started to get out the horses. TWO were led out and one had to be dragged out. The three other horses and the pigs could not be saved.
 One Of the horses stepped on Chas Mills left foot and crushed 1t so bad ly that amputation may be necessary. Dr. W. J. Nolan of Westport is treat Ing MT. Mills. The horses that wera gotten out of the barn were burned and inhaled much smoke Two of them contracted double pneumonia and may die. They are now under the care of veterinary
 Neighbors attracted by the blaze came to give what assistance they could. They formed a bucket bri- gadei from the pump in the farmyard but in spite@of their efforts the flames spread until both barns and all the outbuildings were destroyed Of MT. Mills farming implements only the moving machine and hay rake were saved At one time it was neces- sary to pour water on the house to keep it from burning A strong wind famed the flames until the barns were consumed
 MT. Mills is as yet unable to esti- mate the extent of his loss He had only small amount of insurance on his property. He believes the fire was the work of an incendiary. When he locked up the barns for the night everything was all right and there was no fire in either barn which might have communicated to connbus- tile material There was a small quantity of hay in the barn adtoin- ing the horse barn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
STOMACH UPSET?
Get At the Real Cause-Take
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets.

That's what thousands of stomach sufferers are doing now. Instead of taking tonics, or trying to patch up a poor digestion, they are attacking the real cause of the ailment-clogged liver and disordered bowels.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse the liver in soothing, healing way. when the liver and bowels are per forming their natural functions, away rgoes indigestion and stomach trou- bIes.
 mouth, tongue coated, appetite poor, lazy, don't-care feeling. no ambition or energy, troubled with undigested food. you should take Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with Olive oil. You will know them by their olive color. { They do the work without gripping, cramps or pain.
 Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief, so you can eat what you like. At 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. The Olive Tablet Com pany, Columbus, O.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
r.. M. c. A. BOYS TO HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT
 THE NATIONAL CAPITAL,

Many parents in this city. wonder ing what they shall do with their boys during the Easter vacation, are glad of a chance for them to have an ed- ucaionaI tour to Washington, D. C.. from April 18th to the 2eth. The cost will be very reasonable, and the party will be conducted by the secre- tary of the r. M. c. A. Boys Divf- sion. Visits will be made to New York, Philadelphia, Mt Vernon and i Washington. At Philadelphia the boys will stop over to visit the Mint, and in Washington the boys. will have the opportunity of visiting the Con- gressionaI Library, the White House, and other places Of historical and ed- cationa1 value. A special coach will be reserved for the party and a guide has been procured from the Transcon- tinentaI Tourist Company who will ac- company them At present about fif- teen boys have signed up. Every boy in the department who can afford it should ask the secretary about it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
EYE TROUBLE IN MODERN LIFE.

A Washington dispatch announces that President Wilson has just made one of his regular trips to Phi1ade1- phia to consult his oculist. Appar- entity he is one of that great number of people for whom 8, regular examin- ation of the eyes has become a, neces- sity. Much reading and work under artificial light and imperfect illum- ination-these common conditions have produced a race subject to eye diseases.
 Our fathers and grandfathers con suited the family doctor or the local watchmaker who kept spectacles as a side line, if convinced that their eye sight was falling But visiting a speci- alist for regular examinations at $1O per, would have seemed folly. They were old stoics, and would endure se- were distress for many years, due to causes that any good ocu1ist could cas- fly rectify.
 If convinced that they must put on ftspecs,'' they would often buy of the first peddler that happened along. They would look over the basket full of glasses that he carried, and select the pair that seemed to feel best. To day in the large cities whole colony of oculists has growkn up with wait ing rooms filled with patients.
 It is pathetic to see the many chi1- dren that suffer rom eye trouble. Frequently one observes them on the street holding a book, close to the eyes. There have been many cases where children seemed stupid in school merely because they were too near sighted to see the blackboard. The teacher never thought of giving them a seat where they could see the work the class was doing.
 It always seems unfortunate for a boy to have to wear spectacles. It holds him back from the rough and tumble of boy life. If the other boys pitch on him, he can hardly retaliate until he has put his glasses away. By that time he may be sent spinning in the dirt, his glasses broken, and a punishment awaiting him at home. But lifelong trouble may result from failure to wear them. Teachers and parents sh ouId look carefully for early indications of such defects, and get good advice about them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
ALFRED J. HAGEN
 TO ENTER LOCAL PLUMBING FIRM
Resigns Position As Clerk of Board of Education, For
 Business.

Alfred sJ Hagen, who for nine years has been clerk of the board of educa- ton. resigned last night. MT Hagen will engage in the plumbing and steam heating business with his father-in- law, M G. Cunningham of West ave- nue. The business which MT. Gun ningham has been developing for humber of years will be reorganized and MT. Eagen will have an interest so that in leaving his present duties with the board of education ,ne is real ly engaging in business for himself
 MT. Cunningham has invented a steam heating system for which there is great demand and his growing bus mess has made it necessary that he take a partner who can relieve him of some of the executive conduct of the business. This position MT. Eagen will fill. MT. Eagen's resignation came as a. complete surprise to the members of the board last night. It appears that President Elmer H. Ravens alone knew that it was to be presented and he did not know until 3 o'clock yes terday afternoon.
 MT. Eagen salary iT $1, 500 per year. He has just been given a raise of $100. No action was taken oh the resigna- ton last night and an effort will be made to have him reconsider it. MT. Hagen said today, however that his mind was made up and that he did not think he would reconsider it. In the event that the resignation is ac- eepted it is likely that Alan E. Aube, now clerk of the board of supplies, will be elected in his place. The change will take effect May l.
 Miss Florence Blackman, sister of Charles c. Blackman, secretary of the Stratford avenue bridge commission, was chosen principal of the Clermont avenue school which will be opened Monday. The school has four rooms and the opening will relieve the con- gestRd condition now existing at the Hall school where the first grade is on half time sessions.
 Three rooms adjoining those now in use in the First-Bridgeport National Bank building will be obtained for the use of Fred C. Smith, the assistant su- perintendent elected last night Su- pervisor Miss Fannie Hurley will also have an office in the building.