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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
PLAN 10 COLLECT
 EXTRA 5-MILL TAX
FEW OBJECT TO PAYING
COMPLETES COUN. TRY ITINERARY AND TAX
 BOOKS ARE HERE.

While no tabulation of the assess ed value of property owned by tax payers who have signed the agree ment has been made, directors of the Conway school district are of the opinion that fully the required 75 per cent majority has been secured to pay an additional voluntary five-mill tax for the relief of the school here, and have arranged with Sheriff w. w. Bishop to collect the extra levy from all who are willing to pay it. A spe- cial receipt in duplicate has been or dered made and will be given to all who pay the additional tax. The sheriff, in accordance with his state ment some weeks ago, will charge no commission on the funds thus receiv- ed, which will be paid directly to the board for the use of the district.
 The extra tax is imperatively need ed to continue the school, which un- less relief can be secured will either have to be closed or seriously curtail- ed, and members of the board express the hope that no one will refuse to pay it. The extra levy will amount to only 50 cents on the $100 of assess ed value, or probably not over 15 cents on each S100 of actual value of property owned by the taxpayers.
 Sheriff Bishop yesterday completed his round of the country townships in the county, which has kept him out
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
!. N. JONES DEAD.

J. Newton Jones, 34 years old, died of pneumonia last night at his home, six miles east of Conway. He is sur- vived by his widow, seven children, one sister and four brothers. Fun eral services will be held at the resi- dence tomorrow morning at II o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. Clarence Dawson, pastor of the Conway Chris tian church. Burial will be in New Liberty cemetery, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World lodge, of which he was a member.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
CENTRAL "Y" ENTERTAINS.

The Y. w. c. A. of Central College entertained the Y. M. c. A. of Hen- drix College and the Y. w. c. A. and Y. M. c. A. of the Normal Monday night with a Valentine reception. The parlors, halls and dining hall were appropriately decorated with hearts and cupids Delicious refreshments were served in red heart shaped bas- kets. About 250 guests were present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
MELLVILLE'S COMEDIANS.

Melville's Comedians, who have just finished a run of 32 weeks in Little Rock, will open six nights engagement at the Grand Monday night. The opening play will be "The Country Boy" High-class com edy will be introduced between the acts. The DeArmond sisters, who play leading roles, have played in Conway on numerous occasions, and
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16

are well known to local theater- -goers. The entire company of 25 actors are said to be high-class entertainers. The admission to each performance will be 15, 25 and 35 cents. Seats will be on sale at Florence Drug Co.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
NORMAL RECITAL.

A heavy advance sale of seats for the Normal students recital at the Grand tomorrow night is reported. The sale was opened this morning at Florence Drug Go. The entertain
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
OIL PRICES SOAR.

The price of gasoline today ad- vanced one cent per gallon, according to c. NJ. Pyle, local agent of the Standard oil Company of Louisiana, The price of oil on the tank wagons is 2l cents per gallon and at filling stations, 22 cents per gallon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT.

Observations are taken at , D. m. !; temperatures are therefore lowest and highest from p. m. to 5 p. m. Rainfall is for date given, from mid night to midnight.
 Report for week ending Febru- ary IA:
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16

of the office for more than a month. and now has the tax books in this city. Today he has the books in the
 First ward and tomorrow he will be at the Third ward, after which the books will be open at his office at the courthouse until April 10.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16

ment promises to be one of unusual merit. Special features rarely con- tained in the program of students re citals have been arranged. Twelve numbers will be given, including so- los, duets and quartets, and numbers by the girls and boys glee clubs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
NORMAL COACH BOOKS
 THREE GAMES FOR GIRLS

The State Normal girls basketball team will go to Clarksville February 25 for three games, two with Cum berland College and one with Clarks- vile high school. The Normal maid ems have a clean sheet this season, winning every game played.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-16
REYNOLDS IMPROVING.

Isaac R. Reynolds, who was injured in difficulty with O. s. Russ yes- terday, is reported to be suffering somewhat from his wound today, but no serious consequences are antici- pated, and it is thought he will be able to be out in few days.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04
BIG EXPLOSION OF ALLIES
AMMUNITION in NEW YORK
Small Loss of Life, Some Fire DAM
age, StOrehouses Wrecked and
q. Glass Strewn i'm Streets

NEW YORK.-Property loss esti-
mated at $25,000,0O0 was caused
early Sunday by a series Of terrific
explosions of ammunition awaiting
shipment to the entente allies and
stored on Black Tom island, a small
strip of land jutting into New York
bay off Jersey City. The loss of life
is still problematical tonight. 1t will
not be determined definitely until
there has been opportunity to check
up the workmen employed on the
island and on boats moored nearby.
Two are known to be dead and at
least two mor are missing. Scores
of persons were injured, some of
them probably mortally.
The detonations, which were felt
in five states, began with a contin-
uous rapid fire of small shells, trinit-
rotoluene and other high explosives,
followed by the bursting Of thous-
'ands Of shrapnel shells, which liter
ally showed the surrounding country
and waters for many miles around.
Fire that started soon after the
first great crash. which spread death
and destruction In its wake, destroy
ed 13 Of the huge warehouses of the
National Storage company on Black
Tom island, in which vas stored mer-
chandise valued at between $12,-
5000 and $15,000,000.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04

meet political ~exigencies by its naval
program. But it has imposed on the
country an incompetent naval admin
istration.
I'VE demand protection on both
our western and eastern coasts. We
demand thoroness and efficiency in
both arms of the service. 1t seems
to be plain that our regular army is
too small. We are too great a
country to require our citizens who
are engaged in peaceful vocations the
sort of military service to which they
are now called"
OF the present prosperity, Mr..
Hughes said:
Eve are living in a FOOLS para
disc" 1t is, he said, a prosperity
brought about by the abnoraml con-
ditions of war.
For the protection of the indus
tries and workingmen of the United
States against the competition of IAN
energized Europe" Mr.. Hughes said,
it was plain that We must have pro-
lection, upbuilding policies. Other
measures, too, should be applied, he
said, notably the upbuilding of a mer
chant marine.
Advocates International Tribunal
To make peace lasting and effec-
tive when the present war shall end,
Mr.. Hughes advocated the formation
of an international tribunal to dis
pose of controversies of a justifiable
sort, backed by the cooperation of
the nations to prevent war before
peaceful methods of adjustment.
Mr.. Hughes also declared for the
conservation of the just interests of
labor" for conservation Of natural
resources and for a national budget.
"Our opponents promised economy,
but they have shown a reckless ex-
travagance. 1t is time we had fiscal
reforms"
Mr.. Hughes closed with an indorse-
ment of the Republican platform,
adopted by the national convention
and a formal acceptance of the nom
ination.
The large audience which crowded
Carnegie hall to capacity cheered for
several minutes when Mr.. Hughes ap-
peared shortly after 8 o'clock. The
nominee recognized Theodore Roose-
welt in one of the boxes, waved to
him and Mr.. Roosevelt clapped his
hands in acknowledgment.
Senator Harding, of Ohio. chair
of the notification committee,
was cheered at every reference to
the name of the nominee and a Re-
publican victory in November.
When he had finished the band
and the crowd arose and
cheered again.
Mr.. Hughes was frequently inter-
by laughter and applause.
After delivering his speech he was
host at a reception to the notification
and the invited guests to
the notification ceremony.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04

to convalescents. In speaking of this
Senator Dubois said that one feels
rather obligated to get out of the
hospital as 500 as it becomes safe
to move because of the other per-
sons waiting for the roms, delay be-
ing a very serious matter with them,
perhaps.
Would Take no Anaesthetic
The senator's operation was a very
delicate one, the removal of a goitre
from the neck, and requires the ut
most skill for success. He was luck
lily in a hardy physical condition, and
being known to the Mayos thru his
friend Senator Pedigrew, did not
have to wait. He underwent the OPP
Grafton the following morning after
his arrival and moved out of the
hospital in IL days. But for a couple
of weeks more he felt more or less
weak and ill so remained at n of
the con~valescent hospitals and was
very comfortable. He said that in
the operating room there was not
the slightest sign or suggestion of
tools, knives or threatening appara-
tus. Two assistant physicians and
two trained nurses stood by to help
DR.. Mayo as he performed the intri-
cate task of operation. The senator
would not take any anaesthetic so
they let him have his way. He calm
ly walked into the room, noticed how
nice and restful it seemed, talked
with the operating physician during
the operation and spent some time
wondering why a large mirror was
hung above his head a little to one
side SO he could not q anything in
1t. Afterwards he learned that in
little alcoves and stalls screened off
in the same room visiting physicians
sat and watched this operation with
all eyes. The Mayo doctors might
we'll be said to be public operators.
Continued Care
After the operation the doctors
still maintain personal care OF ones
case. The operating physician and
the assisting physicians drop, in to
see how things r going several
times a day. A trained nurse Is in
constant attendance and keeps a card
record of the hours as they pass, SO
that ones day is pictured for the
doctors when they come; at a glance
they know how the patient has been
all day.
The Mayos, themselves, notwith-
standing the splendor Of their repu-
are kind, companionable and
interested in each case personally.
They go by their first names. In
their work they are at the very sum-
NIT of achievement, looked up to by
medical men even more than by lay
men. They are in a position to Judge
each man aside from world values
and they are full of sympathy.
Hope for the Desperate
Knowing that there Is such a ref
uge as Rochester, Minnesota, not
many miles from st. Paul and Min
neapolis, where hope lives for even
the most desperate, where there is
promise of help for the stricken
the knowing about 1t is in itself a
relief to one; it subtracts some fear
out. Of humanity, which is a great
work indeed. Saving $3.50 lives
every year should be quite a salts
faction in itself. The Mayos r big
men in every sense.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04

Speaking of a dentist conclave,
Teeth Route to Long Life" in a
headline, reminds one of survival of
the fittest in the days of the Ichthy-
osauria.
Villa is in a position to know what
the world will think of him after
his death anyway.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04
BASE BALL EXCURSION
TO DILLON, MONTANA

The Oregon Short Line will run a
special excursion train from Black
foot to Dillon, Montana, and return,
Sunday, August 6. Round trip tickets,
So. See posters or o. S. l.. agent
for further information. adv.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04

Politics looks so tame in face of
the European eruption that the can
didates scarcely take the trouble to
butt into the game, or come out in
the race; but they'll pull thru some
how.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04
Waiting Lists

The rooms at the hospital r full
all Of the time and many patients
have to wait several days before they
can be operated upon and have a
room to go to. Just so soon as n
is well enough to move out there
are comfortable hotels in the city
where facilities are especially suited
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04

to con~valescents. In speaking of this
Senator Dubois said that one feels
obligated to get out of the
hospital as soon as it becomes safe
to move because of the other per-
sons waiting for the roms, delay be-
ing a very serious matter with them,
perhaps.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-28
THE LIMIT

He was a very small boy. Paddy
was his dog and Paddy was nearer
to. his heart than anything on earth.
When Paddy met swift and hideous
death on the turnpike road his moth
er trembled to break the news. But
it had to be, and when he came home
from school she told him simply:
Paddy has been run over and
killed"
He took it very quietly; finished his
dinner with appetite and spirits I'M
impaired. All day it was the same.
But five minutes after he had gone
up to bed there echoed through the
house a shriIl and sudden lamenta-
ton. His mother rushed upstairs
with solicitude and sympathy.
Nurse says" he sobbed, that
Paddy has been run over and killed"
But, dear, 1 told you that at din
ner and you didn't seem to trouble
at all.
mo; but-but II thought you
said daddyr'- Tit-Bits.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-28
VOCAL CULTURE

Americans don't sing as they
in Europe"
mo. But you ought to hear us
Ter at a baseball game"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-28
The Souphound

Is this a futurist picture of nine
o'clock Monday morning in a Chi
nese laundry? No, Nicholas, it's a
souphound giving an imitation of a
leaky faucet. Here, take this UNI
brella and Turkish towel and Wen
go over and examine it.
What's the matter, is it mad at
the soup? Just look at the way it
bends over it and gets a half-neIson
on the bowl, and listen to it gargle!
1t ought to take the soup on the
lawn but then too much watering
isn't good for grass. Did you ever
see or hear a horse that had lost it's
back molars drink out of trough?
Delightful sound, isn't it? Just like
wringing the starch out of a table
cloth. Well, the souphound has it
faded three weeks from Sunday
when it comes to the Niagara.
Besides soup it renders the vocal
stuff with mush, soft-boiled eggs and
coffee. It's the same cookoo that
pours its coffee in a saucer and takes
a shower bath with each inhale.
Gosh, Al, take me away quick be-
fore I go down for the third time.
can't swim.
$1,000
BnIAHIMH I'D EATLED
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-11-29

A~'nuiuorIg. T.ra''o Los LHras
E...a stage 'ro Leaves Combs ho
eel % D.. m dt|..
Henry i"ul- baggage nnd all other
thing;
lie comes ~ YOUR caiiin. ~ bats on
,hcir wings.
Ills MOTTO T. prompuncss; his service
~ tine:
NtNI-TIiI,IE.NIN
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-11-29
Betterment League
To Beat the Bushes
Again Very Shortly

The civic nr,'erm,n' i,,aa, ~n
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-11-29
THE WEATHER

tt Tonight flIr.
-lIlutt colder portion
ThuI-lt. fan
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-11-29

TrN thu Nnn,r-Icnk ani Nou ~"
diving ON the Great Hhitc
Way. NY \ UIi,i,-. \gcnt
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-12
MARKET FALLS WITH
 SENSATIONAL Sp. ED
One of the Sharpest Breaks Ever Known on the Cotton Market Sends Cotton From 79 to 96 Points Lower.

New York, Dec. 11.-One of the most sensational breaks in the his tory of the cotton market followed the publication of the governments S crop estimate today. In less than five minutes there was a decline of prac- tically one cent pound, and before the break was checked March con- tracts had sold at 17.50c-$810 per bale under the high point of the morn ing and more than $19 a bale under the high records established just be- fore Thanksgiving. A rally of about 60 points followed in the last half hour, with March contracts closing at 1S.11c, and with the general list closing scarcely steady, at net de- cline of 79 to 96 points.
 The market was extremely nervous and irregular before the report was published. There was some disposi- tion to cover recent sales in advance of the estimate, which caused rallies from time to time during the morn ing, but every bulge seemed to meet long cotton and the selling was pro- noted by reports of advancing marine war risks and the easier Liverpool cables.
 After opening 12 to 19 points lower, prices rallied quite sharply on reports of relatively steady interior spot mar kets, with active months selling about 6 to 10 points net higher. This ad- vance carried January up to 188Sc, March to 1912c and May to 19.33c, but before the report was issued prices had worked some p to 30 points under last Saturday nght's cloising figures and following it's pub lication January broke to 1740c ana May to 17.S0c.
 For time selling, which came iron all directions, appeared to be abso lutely overwhelming, but the worst O the liquidation subsided, after the de cline of 138 to 155 points from Satur days closing figures and trade inter ests were big buyers on the closing rally of about 5 to 65 points iron the lowest.
 Cotton closed steady, at the decline
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-12
COTTON CROP FALLS
 BELOW THE AVERAGE
Storms and Insects Reduce the Total Yield to 11,511,000 Bales, Which is 126,000 Less Than October Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Further re- duction in the estimated size of this years cotton crop was recorded to- day in the Department of Agricul- lures report putting the production of Il, ,511 ,000 equivalent 300 pound bales, exclusive of linters. That is 126,000 bales less than forecast aftre the last condition report in October.
 Indications at the beginning the growing season were that crop of approximately 14,266,00O bales would be produced, but storms and insects wrought havoc with the growing plant as the season progressed. The aver age planted was the fourth largest on record. E3
 The average price per pound paid to producers of cotton on December was 1916 cents. At that price the seasons crop is worth $1 1,079,3 ,351 ,616, exclusive of the value of inter cotton and seeds.
 Last year 1,191, ,S20 equivalent 500-pound bales were grown and dur ing the five years, 1910-1914, the av- craze was 14,259,231 bales. The re- cord crop was grown in 1914, when 16,134 ,930 bales were produced.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-12
ARK ANSAS RAILROAD ASSESS
 MENTS LESS THIS YEAR

Little Rock, Dec. 12.-The State Tax Commission has just announced that the total assessment of railroads in Arkansas for 1913 amounts to $S5,S62,376, as compared with $S6,- 519,09l for 1915, reduction of $656,- 715. In explanation of the reduction, Commissioner Dye said;
 "The assessments were made upon the basis of returns made on Dec. 31, 1915, before the present era of pros perity began. There never were so many demands, by all the roads, for reductions in the assessments, and we consider that the result is most satisfactory when it is considered that so many trunk lines and short lines are in the hands of receivers"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-12
"GUODfELLOW's CLUB
 ORGANIZED HERE
vuch and Everlasting Good May Be Accomplished by You if You Will Only Jar Loose" and Help This Royal Bunch.

Al meeting of some of the bus- aess men of Prescott yesterday after noon it was decided to organize the 4Cood Fellows" Club again this year with a view of reaching every child in the town and community to whom Santa Claus is not likely to come dur ing the Christmas period. A finance committee was selected who will call mon those who desire to help in the work for funds to make the work success The committee is as follows: D. L. McRae, R. L. Blakely, l. A. Blakely. and C. C. Calhoun, and if vou have anything to contribute or any suggestion to make as to the work. please see a member of this committee. A committee in each ward of the town was also selected to find those in need, and if you know of any one who is likely to be overlooked, you should see or telephone member of this committee. This committee by wards is as follows:
 Ward One-M. L. Moore, Geo. F. Cress, Mrs. G. R. Haynie and C. L.. Green: in ward two, C. NJ. Hirst, Mrs. Sarah Suckle. Mrs. w. R. White, Jr., and Mrs. R. L. Blakely; in ward three. ]. D. Cornish, C. U. Brown, Mrs. B.H. Logan and Mrs. John Trevillion; 1; in ward four, Mrs. Dan Pittman, John T. Nichols, Mrs. w. B. Waller and Mrs. Edith Stivers.
 The committee on finance wishes to assure the committees in the different wards that plenty of funds will be provided to meet all requirements for the work.
 The Good Fellows Club reached eighteen families last Christmas, ex- pended over one hundred dollars, and supplied the needs of these families in everything from heavy clothing to small toys and candies, nuts, etc, for the children, and if you could have taken part in this work, you would De our enthusiastic helper now. A meeting of all the above committees will be called the latter part of this week for the purpose of perfectine the plans for the work Your support and encouragement is earnestly solic- tied. Respectfully,
 D. L. M'RAE,
 R. L. BLAKELY,
 I. A. BLAKELY,
 C. C. CALHOUN,
 Finance Committa aC
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-12
PROMINENT COUPLE MARRY
 TO-DAY IN LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Dec. 12.-Miss Madolyn Cribbs Davis and Edward c. Johnston will be married this evening at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Geo. Bry- an, by the Rev. Hay Watson Smith, They will leave immediately after ward for the North and will be at home in the Madison Apartments, De- troit, Mich, after Jan. l. Miss Davis is one of the popular society belles of Little Rock Mir. Johnston was for a year manager of the Western News paper Union, in Little Rock, and is now manager of the Detroit office.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-12
FIRST STATE BANK
 Prescott, Arkansas
$2S7,7OO FOR ARKAN.
 SAS FEDERAL BUDGET
Appropriation For POstoffice Building in Prescott to Cost S35,0O0 Included in Budget Other Cities Share Equally.

Washington, Dec 9.-The annual estimates for appropriations required to meet the expenses of the govern ment during the fiscal year beginning next July amount to the staggering sum of $1, 0,O00,0OO, more than one third of which is required for the mli- tary establishment
 The principal Arkansas items shown in the estimates come under two departments: Treasury and War, and under the general head of Public Works. Those under the former in- clude the completion of the postoflice building at Fordyce, 49,500; mail conveying machinery for the Little Rock federal building, S3,500; com pletion of the postoffice building at Mena, $34 300; continuation of con struction of the postofice at Prescott, $35000.
 All the new Books, Magazines ard parfC1iao1- of uac+n,.1t.r
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-12
1S,00O AUTOMOBILE
 TAGS FOR 1917

Little Rock, Dec 12.-There is be- ing delivered at the office of the State Highway Commissioner 1S,000 automobile tags for the year 1917, The office will not begin issuing them until the first of January At the be- ginning of 1916, the Commissioner ordered 1000 tags, and several other orders had to be made when this supply became exhausted. It is ex- pected that further orders will have to be made next year, as it is be- lieved there will be 26,000 cars in the state in 1917.