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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
ABUSf0f PUBLICITY
 ACT IS CfNSUR[D FIRM STAND IS TAKEN
BY EDITORS AGAINST EFFORTS TO BRING THE LAW INTO
 DISREPUTE.

Little Rock, Jan. 18.-The next two annual meetings of the Arkansas Press Association will be held in Tex arkana, according to the decision of the executive committee of the asso- citation, which held meeting in Lit tie Rock Monday afternoon after the djournment of the mid-winter meet ing of the association. TeXarkana had asked for the 1916 meeting at the Harrison convention last spring, with the understanding that efforts would be made to have it joint ses- sion with the Louisiana and Texas associations Both the other state as- sociations had agreed on other meet ing places a year ahead, consequently they could not meet with the Arkan- sas association in 1916, but expressed desire to do so in 1917. The Louis jana association will meet in Shreve- port in 1917 and will spend one day with the Arkansas association if it meets in Texarkana at the same time. The Texas editors agreed to meet in Texarkana in 1917.
 When these facts were put before the editors Monday afternoon, efforts were made to switch the 1916 meeting place from TeXarkana, but the Tex arkana editors were game and insist ed that they be permitted to enter tain the association two years The matter was then left to the executive committee to decide.
 As Texarkana had virtually been decided upon for 1916, there were no other invitations before the executive committee, and they decided to ac- cept the invitation from TeXarkana for the two years.
 The annual excursion will be held out from Texarkana on the Cotton Belt, with possible side trips to Mag nolia, Fl Dorado and Huttig.
 The publicity act was discussed at length by the association, and specific instances of apparent abuse by the editors in certain counties of the act, were reported The association appointed a committee to take up the matter of these overcharges, and if necessary to institute suit to see that the law is not misused. The mem bers of the association were appar- ently unanimous in their praise for the act, and what dissatisfaction has been found with itS was charged to
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
BROUCH DfNOUNCtS
 ACTS Of GOV. HAYS
IN ADDRESS HERE TODAY
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR SAYS MACHINE CONTROLS
 STATE POLITICS.
From Monday's Daily.

Dr. c. H. Brough, candidate for governor, delivered his campaign ad- dress before large and enthusiastic audience at the Grand Theatre here this afternoon. He was introduced by Mayor J. Frank Jones. His ad- dress was along the usual lines, con- taining a severe indictment of the po- litical machine which he said was controlling Arkansas politics and '3was bartering off the states birth right, like Esau of old, for mess of political pottage." The most pro- nounced departure from his address was Dr.. Brough's charge that "the patronage and pardoning power of the governors office was being traded off in an effort to elect Earle Hodges y Dr. Brough said the governors office was being made a political clearing house in the interest of the politicians who were trying to eject Hodges. He said that Governor Hays had ap- pointed relatives of his family to po- sitions carrying salaries of over $13,- 900 and said that if elected governor, he would recommend that the legisla- ture pass an anti-nepotism law, which would apply to the governors office as we'll as to all others.
 Dr. Brough said that it was cur rently reported that the St. Francis Levee Board and Little Rock polit- ical ring had decided to vest all pat ronage in a committee of five, in the event of Hodges election.
 He stated that the paramount is- sue of the campaign was "a govern ment of the people, by the people and for the people against "gov- ernment of machines, by machines and for machines" He charged that MT. Hodges, in recent speech at Fordyce, had made the boast that al though there were hundreds of men in Arkansas more competent to fill the office of governor than he, yet the machine had decreed his election and that they would put him over, and that Hodges had frequently boasted that he would bet any man in the audience a five dollar hat that he would be the next governor of Arkan- sas because of the backing of the political machine. pr. Brough said that he would be delighted to meet Hodges and Judge Smith on any stump in Arkansas and that he would gladly accord them an equal division of time at any of his appointments, provided they both were present.
 Dr. Brough's address was frequent Iy punctuated by applause.
 Oscar H. Vim of Little Rock, can didate for railroad commissioner of the Northwestern District, also was present and made an announcement.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
"Y' CAMP AICN ON
 AT CAPITAL CITY

Little Rock, Jan. 18.-A party of 150 representative business men of the state are this week endeavoring to raise $13,500 to pay the expenses and other debts of the Y. M. c. A.. The campaign will be continued all the week. The canvassers are work ing in pairs. There are IA teams of six members each, besides the cap tains, executive committee and others who are assisting in the work At the first meeting of the workers at a luncheon at the Hotel Marion Mon- day noon subscriptions of $3,400 were reported. The workers are divided into two camps, Col R. c. Hall being the general in command of the Citi- zens Committee, and Mayor Taylor in command of the Business Men.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20

ignorance. The committee was also instructed to issue statement which will set the workings of the law fair ly before the people, the association going on record in condemnation of any act which might be unfair, or fa- vor any class of the people.
 The constitutional amendment which would limit the active member ship to those actively engaged in the newspaper business, was hardly dls- cussed, being referred to committee to be considered with the completere- vision of the constitution. This com mittee of which J. A. Livingston ot Russellville is chairman, will make a report at the Texarkana meeting m May. at which time the convention will either ratify or reject thelr ef- forts.
 One of the principal features ot the days work was the adoption or of a resolution for a Newspaper Week, at which time all newspapers of the state will issue special edltlons' setting forth the resources of Arkan- sas for distribution in other states. V. A. Beeson, Clio Harper and J. A. Livingston were appointed as this committee.
 The committee to look after the ed ucation of the public as to the valu- able features of the publicity act is composed of Fred Heiskell, E. C. Johnston and J. L. Wadley of Tex arkana.
 About 75 members of the assocla- tion attended and among them were many who have not been attendlng past conventions. Ten new members were elected.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
RATES ARE UNCHANGED.

While the statement in the Log Cabin Democrat a few days ago that the scavenger franchise of G. L. Phillips had been renewed by the city council for another year at the same rates as were charged in 1915 was correct, the figures given wer incor- rect. There is no change in the rates of last year, with which everyone con cerned in familiar.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
PLAN REDUCTION
 OF LIGHT RATES CITY PLANT BOOSTERS
DEBTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS PAID, LOWER RATES ARE
 PROBABLE.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
 Supt. E. V. Leverett and the coun- cil committee on light and water plant are at work on a new schedule of rates for electric current which will provide for reduction of possibly as muc has 0per cent in the present rates and will become effective inn mediately after the approval by the council. The reduction will probably be made contigent upon prompt pay ment of bills at the superintendent's office.
 The matter has been under consid- eration for some time, but it was not thought advisable to make any reduc- tion in rates until the indebtedness incurred when the plant was remod- eled and new machinery installed, about two years ago. The total cost of these improvements was between S12,OOO and $15,000 and this has now all been paid out Of the earnings of the system, the last note having been settled within the past week.
 Supt. Leverett spent Sunday and Monday inspecting plants and secur- owned plant at Hope and the plants of the Arkansas Power Company at Malvern and Philadelphia. He says the electricity rates at these cities will average about the same ac Con- ways old rate. but the rates for wa ter at Philadelphia and Hope are al most double those at Conway. MT. Leverett says that he gained much in- formation which will be of value of deciding upon the schedule of rates at Conway.
 While the books and income of the plant indicate that reduction of 20 per cent may be made in the electric ity rates without mourning a deficit in operation, it apparently will leave but a small margin, and there is dis position upon the part of some of the members not to make too radical change at once. It is believed that no new machinery will be needed for several years. as the plant is equip ped with double units, either of which will carry almost 100 per cent more than the load now handled, but some members of the council believe it would be safer to accumulate sur plus to be used in case of emergen- cies and to provide for depreciation of the plant, rather than allow all the profits to be paid out in the form of reduced rates to the consumer.
 A reduction of 20 per cent will mean that the average consumer in private residences, whose bill has been less than $5 per month, will be given service at 12 cents instead of 15 cents per kilowatt hour. Larger consumers of electric lights would re- ceive service as low as about 8 cents per kilowatt hour, and the rates to power consumers would also be cheaper. It is not planned to make ny reduction at present Tn the rates
 or water, as the plant has just with
 the past year come to be self-sus- taining.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
ANOTHER SNOW FALLS.

Another light snow occurred at Conway this morning. The fall last ed nearly two hours, but was only suf- ficient to whiten the ground and was rapidly disappearing this afternoon. Snow or rain and warmer weather are predicted for tonight and tomor- row.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
NORMAL STUDENTS
 PRESENT RECITAL
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
 One of the most appreciated pro- grams given this session at the State Normal School was presented at chapel this morning by Miss Nelle Wilkerson, soprano, and Miss Elenor Johnston, reader, pupils of Mrs. l.. w.. Harrell, director of music and read ing in the institution. The follow ing program was given: Where My Caravan has Rested" Miss Wilker- son; "Lady Clair," Miss Johnston; "A Warm, Sweet Rain," Miss Will kerson; "Pats Letter" Miss John ston; Somewhere a Voice is Call ing" Miss Wilkerson; "A Black smiths Story" Miss Johnston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-20
BIC JUMP IN
 PRICE OF SEED

From Wednesdays Daily.
 The price of cottonseed on the To- cal market took a big jump today, ad- vancing from $36 per ton to as high as SAP. The market is unsettled, however, prices ranging from $39 up. Only a few loads are being marketed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
FIELD OF POLITICS

Throughout the Fairbanks district 1t IS not generally known that at the next ter ritorial election the voters will be called upon to elect an attorney general for Alaska, but such is the fact, the office having been created by the last session of the leglSla- ture. At the present time there IS no at torney general, but J. H. Cobb of Juneau is acting as chief counsel for the terri tory, attending to some of the duties that will be imposed on the attorney general. I he Republican convention at Seward on April 19 will choose a candidate for this cffice. and the Democratic convention to be held at Juneau will select candidate also. On the Republican side of the house there has been little talk regarding the office and in the Interior no possible can ddate has come forward. Whether or not any of the coast Republicans are after the job is not generally known, J. Il. Cobb of Juneau is actively out for the Demo cratic nomination, it is said, and probably will be the choice of that party. At the election next November the people of the Fourth division will have an opportunity to vote for delegate to congress, terri tori&l senator, four representatives to the legislature and an attorney general. At the following regular election the territorial treasurer will be added to the lIst.-F air banks News Miner
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
A GOOD SUGGESTION

The following editorial from the Ruby Record Citizen of recent suggestion which we'll receive the attention of the people this district and adjoining regions The difficulty of communication Fairbanks all of the and the fact that the transaction of business here must of cesy depend upon the of the officials and interests Fairbanks district all make for the necessity of creating division which shall the vast territory mentioned As 10 the heaquarcrs officials of the suggested dvon ltayod naturally would be centrally located and probably the greatest number of persons would be benefited by locating and other officials here But this question need not necessarily made issue present. could be determined an case the desired arrangement made without friction probably The article is 2s follows
 ditarod Pioneer of January mention made of te fact that precinct has been established and United states commissioner appointed Reindeer City, lower klskok"ln Pospecors and others knowing something of the country w doubtless surprised learn that the Canyon Greek mng sec cn is nced in the new precinct and that the precinct rart of the judicial division Such stated fact and the court for the Canyon Creek section therefore Val ~ As h a ordinary business the district court concerned people the kukokwm watershed virtually shut Valdez al of the year by Of the d'5 and the natural obstacles intervening
 This IS one more why judicial division should formed nbodytng the Kukokwm and its watershed the In watershed the ditarod and its watershed the koyukuk and its watershed and the Yukon and its watershed from the t anana the mouth of the The country thus roughly outlined immense in and possibilities of wealth Tn mineral hh fur and all things that make prosperous homes Alaska It includes sections superior to all others in Interior Alaska for he establishment of agriculture It making steady progress under conditions harder than any imposed people unt the The thing that would confer the geates benefit the present time would to make of it judicial division with headquarters at accessible and convenient point.
 The hancap placed upon the people living these regions presen great be borne The federal auhori
 depend inspiration upon capitals of the divisions and the capitals of the divisions far these people sympathy justice anything but deron and The governmental machinery of the Fourth division costly beyond anything o the kind anywhere Two divisions could be run at less federal expense than the Fourth division and
 division would be immensely beneficial the people we'll conducive to economical efficient and satisfactory admin sration.
 "The time approaching when delegate congress is to be elected anG here question which any candidate could be judicial dilislOn.'
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
Sutherland 3 Possible Candidate

The Alaska Daily Dispatch of Juneau re gently contained handsome t@ocolumn portrait of Senator Dan Sutherland, fl lowed by the lines reproduced below. in the meantime the only campaign Senator Sutherland seems to be engaged in Is con ducted underground:
 Ruby, Jan 13.-Since coming here Dan A. Sutherland has been fortunate in his mining ventures and already is possessed Of tidy fortune This, taken in connec ten with the fact that he may become a candidate for delegate to congress and the choice of James Wickershan, insuros him making a territory-wide campaign in case he runs. It is realized that it costs some money to campaign in Alaska, and Mir Sutherland will not be handicapped on tha, score. as he is well able to finance his own campaign. Ruby Record-CiUzen.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
ALCOHOL SPECIALS DROPPED

The "alcohol specials' as the last owl cars were famiharly called by roysterers, were withdrawn on many of the street rail way lines beginning early this morning, says the Seattle Post -Inteligencer. In a more digniGed way the traction company gave notice of the new schedules in the following announcement:
 "The encouragement of car service sched- ties operated after midnight will become effective due to changed traffic conditions since the first of the year
 To be blunt, since the dry law became effective fewer of the "boys" remain out late at night. At least this is advanced as the reason for the decrease in the traffic cn the owl cars recently. Because of the scarcity of passengers the company finds hat it is not necessary to run late cars on all lines.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

Delegate Wickersham recently introduced bill in congress appropang 200OO0 for the Ruby Long Creek road The good loss know who had been
 as the Commercial Club of that city had knowledge of it. The Record Citizen February 26 contains the following which may or may not an explanaton "A letter received Ruby recently of the coast boom towns tells of inter view with Delegate Wckcrsham that did into the papers The interviewer old timer in the North who thoroughly comprchenls hc trend of affairs the Interior ard the sion was last November when Wickrham Wash ingon The cltimer quoted in part follows: had talk with Wick the Ruby road but he unable to do anything he said l told him hat it of road, Ruby and that he had er forget Fairbanks fer shcrt while and look other spot the Interior also told him of the opinion that the center of population would steadily itself from Fairbanks and that the people world distribute themselves the Panama and the Yukon, and Ruby had offer them; that spending the money needed for roads at other bridges Fairbanks going cen him any votes good will from the that ncglected'
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
UNCLE SAM AS FAIRY c0DMoTHER

(Lnalakeet Correspondence Nome Industrial Worker
 Uncle Samuel surely fairy godmoher the aliens that ccntro renectshle minority of the reindeer He passes cia law enabling here under treaty rights made with their for that purpose and treaty rights the law of the land them the reindeer business un der that they teach the natives and how does work cut? The rich deer but many without market end the aliens rich in deer and and ophoe
 their large enough for their herds jump through and into the loving of capital.
 Writing of capital reminds that ny cl and valued friend afet Lndberg has received from King aakon the Order of St Clef lusrious conduct towards Norweg2ns. st. Olaf con verted the natives of Norway Christianity the eleventh ty and their To have the honor conferred upon deemed honor Unaaklee the place where aet his with the reindeer but he left the herers many friends who consider the hcnC ferred upon him honor conferred them Only few he roamed the hills the deer and bass the sunshine of kings smile Ny soul doth magnify the Lord fer he hath put down tue mighty from their and exalted them of low degree.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
FOOL CRITICISMS FROM ABROAD"
lIndiananOliS News

After the war is over many those London and Paris foolish criticisms of this have been widely exploited will thank God that the United States in spite of all prOvocaton kept of the war such shall be the The nations of Europe will need the sustaining power o wealth credit and industries and all the help that give rebuilding the places We have therefore, duty the world this matter and shall hope and try perform it. Perhaps without significance that for policy approaching has been raised either house of Yet there representative who offer for adoption declaration of The Amer people themselves their principles tra
 ons and ideals than they have been during the last seventeen months. They will walk in the of peace till there i'm reratye fer fighting There has been yet
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
QUICKLY ARRANGED

A lady who had just received an interest ing bit of news said to her daughter: Mar jorie, dear a new baby has just come to aunties house, and now mamma is the oaby's aunt, papa is the baby's uncle, and you are its little cousin" Well" said Marjorie wonderingly, "wasn't that ar ranged quick ?"-Boston Transcript
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
Doesn't Want Governcrship

The Seward Gateway, which, however, ia not a very reliable paper in any way, states that Wiclersham told Charlie Heron that
 he would not be a candidate for governor ful at the next election Which broached the subject first Nome Industrial Worker
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18
Ra3s VIII Nominate Wick

From all information obtainable from all parts of the territory, it appears that Dele gate Wickersham will be the Republican nominee and that either George Griggsby or some man unknown at the present time will be the contestant -News-Miner.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

Passenger (to colored porterl- Excuse me, but please tell me when the breakfast car opens
 Colored Porter-We's just had our cof- fee and rolls, so it's all ready for the guests n0M-Iudge
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

Val: for the big show! At Chicago June 7 Two rings News
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

The limits to which men go their desire record saticna the benefit of the moves aply illustrated in the following from Eastern exchange Many will be glad that the horse urnured: Mounted a horse, Arthur Davis motion picture rode of pecpce eighty three feet high into chasm in the Adrondack The wild leap erm naed in pool of water which dotted by sharp ugly of rock Caapud from the great height both horse and rider
 struck the the In the perpendicular descent rider and horse turned OEeaus One Of the live camera men assigned to take pictures of the unusual and daring tainted and horse fell Davis shed of the pool the bottom Of which he and the horse touched and was rushed in special Pullman a New York city hospital It found he had received broken leg and bruises lie will recover. The horse uninjured and ashore.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

As ali instance of the arrogance of bencfcares of the whose enterprises have been nuured the expense of the people of the United Stats for the t owing quoted: In hearing before the committee naval affairs held February S. manufacturers informed the com
 that Uncle Sam attempted either purchase plate build them, the manufacturers would increase the price $200 per almost 50 per than charged Several of the committee members them most critical exannacn and expressed terms their opnons of the manufacturers Notwithstanding the threat manufacturers the committee voted unanimously in favor of the plan and will 5 report to the senate.'
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

If demands for laraon compiled with those submarines may soon become I O. U boats-Philadephia Inquirer.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

Taken by large this country has had but President who received the unqualified approval of Colonel Roosevelt
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

According w. Morgan Sinister Europe laughs at pro- If Europe laugh of anything all these days is welcome.-Chicago News
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

Ohio paper says there will be typographical in This dsposes printers and proeaders with fell swoop.-Detroit Free Press
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

What this country needs strong permanent nonpartsan ari composed of RepublcanBoson Transcript
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

The enthusiasm which has suddenly developed in favor Of Roosevelt for President reflected the Republican primary held ditarod last Saturday night. TEey will endeavo forget of the compliments they have paid the o in the
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

Some of those German who proclaim they will Germany after the will lose their longing for the Fatherland when the rates North American
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-18

Germans complain that American ammunition is dead han that of French and English make which after all be unfortunate discovery for foreigners to make.