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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
DISTRICT
 BOARD ELECTED COUNCIL FINDS MAJORITY In Valuation Signed for District No. 6-MayOr Announces New
 Board of Health.

Finding that the second petition contained a majority of approxi- mately $20,000 in the assessed valu- ation of Street Improvement District No. 6, the city council last night adopted resolution so declaring and elected Joe L. Rector, J. M. Adams and W. F. Whiddon as a board of improvement for the district. No propertyow in the district ap- peared to protest against the suffi- clency of the majority and the coun- cil was informed that every one was strongly in favor of the improve ment. The board is expected to meet and organize at nearly date, and proceed to let contract for the paw ing as soon as possible. It is under stood that Benton gravel will be used for the paving.
 The district will provide for the i'm provement of little more than one mile of street, bringing the total paved streets in Conway to approxi- mately seven miles. The paving will begin at the present terminus of the concrete paving on College avenue at Center street, run west on College avenue, north to Robinson avenue, east to Donaghey avenue and north to Caldwell street, connecting at Cald- we'll street and Donaghey avenue with the western terminus of the paving in district No. 3.
 At last nights council meeting, Mayor J. c, Dawson announced the appointment of the following city board of health: Dr. c. H. Dickerson, Dr. J. s. Westerfeld, Dr. c. D. Hud- dleston, J. c. Clark and o. O. Flor ence.
 Accounts amounting to S199.58 were presented and allowed. The next regular meeting of the council will be next Tuesday night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18

this afternoon on the Teachers grid iron. However, if the rain continues, Coach Estes said he will resort to blackboard drills.
 The coach has not received reply to his letter to the Monticello Aggies' coach for a game there Saturday, to take the place of the cancelled Little Rock College bout. Earlier in the season Monticello asked Coach Estes for game, but none was arranged.
 The game on the following Satur- day, October 21, with the Jonesboro Aggies, promises to be a thriller. The Aggies have split 50-50 on the grid this season, losing 20-to-0 clash with "Ole Miss" the team that last Friday wolloped the Hendrix Bulldogs, 51 to o, and winning a shutout affair from Arkansas College last week. The Pedagogues are put ting in all available time preparing for the melee, which will be staged on the local field. It will be the Normal's first battle on local soil this season.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
THURSDAY CIRCUS
 DAY Al CONWAY BIG CROWD IS EXPECTED
GOllmar Brothers United Shows {, Give One Performance at the
 Fair Grounds.
Tomorrow is circus day.

Tomorrow is circus day.
 It is the day of days for all the kiddies-and most of the grown ups
 Gollmar Brothers big united shows will arrive in Conway from Russell vile early tomorrow morning. Doubt less there will be large reception committee" of youngsters awaiting them, and turn the keys of the city over to them. Many of the larger little folks will be ready to water the elephants for free pass to the cir GUS, while others will "officiate' in the big parade, which will take place shortly before noon.
 The fathers, who are in the habit of going to the first show to see if it is any good" will have to rake up another excuse, as there will be but one show here No night perform ance will be given, long jump to meet appointments the next day nec- essitating the cancelling of the night performance.
 The parade will be made over the down town streets, starting at the fair grounds, where the main exhibi-
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
SOUTHWEST S.S.
 MEETING SUNDAY

The southwestern section of the Faulkner County Sunday School con- vention will meet Sunday at Salem church, two miles west of Conway. Delegates from all schools in the dis. trict are expected to be present. An interesting program has been pre- pared for the occasion, each school taking part. Following is a partial program: Address, Duties of the Teacher" Prof. R. E. Womack; vocal solo, V. G. Craig; address, -Four Corners of the Sunday School" Prof. w. o. Wilson; address, "Organixed Class Work" T. R. Douglass; How to Create Interest in Sunday Schools," Prof. A. J. Meadors; address, Amend ment No. 2" Prof. J. M. c. Waugh ter; address, Duties of the Sunday School Superintendent" Clyde Hand cock; paper, Growth of Salem Sun- day School" Miss Anna Reeves; well come song, members of Salem Sum- day school; address, "An Evergreen Sunday School" Leonard Turner; papers by Misses Lottie Webb and Georgia Hopkins.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18

tion will take place. The doors to the show will open at l o'clock D. m., and the performance starts one hour later.
 Gollmar Brothers have reputa- tlon for staging one Of the best at fractions in the country. They carry many side shows, all of which are said to be absolutely free from in decency. It is one of the largest circuses on the road, travelling in a special train of about 50 cars.
 Today's rain will not continue through Thursday, according to the weather forecast, which predicts partly cloudy weather for Thursday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
WILSON CAMP PA|CN
 FUND Rf.OPFNFD

In response to request from Hen ry Morgenthau, chairman of the f. nance committee of the Democratic National Committee, the Log Cabin Democrat will reopen it's popular subscription list for the Wilson pres idential campaign fund. The list closed last Saturday night with $153.50 collected and all of this has been forwarded to the national treas urer. A letter received from MT. Morgenthau, however, urges that this paper continue it's efforts and forward contributions week by week from now until the end of the campaign. In his letter MT. Morgenthau says in part:
 There is a feeling of confidence among the managers of the camapign in behalf of President Wilson. Re- cent indications have been favorable. Encouraging reports have come from every section. Reason and logic are our side. There is just one fear Republican money. The Republican campaign is being conducted with a disregard for expense that has not been witnessed since the days of Mark Hanna. How effective will be this power of money cannot now be approximated. We cannot hope to match dollar with dollar in the strug- gle, but we do need money with which to meet proper and legitimate expense. The collection of a cam paign fund is therefore a matter of urgent and immediate necessity"
 E. L. King, Democratic nominee for
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
FAv0RS
 FEWER PENSIONS

Little Rock, Oct. 18.-Gen. Jon- athan Kellogg, state commander of the Confederate Veterans, has com pleted bill which will be introduced in the next session of the legislature, making material changes in the Con- federate pension act. Gen. Kelloge's bill provides for commission to pass upon all petitions for pension, and hs figures it will make a saving of $lOO,OO0 per annum to the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
COACH ESTES SIGNS
 TWO MORE RECRUITS
Normal Trainer Finds Promising Football Material in COwger
 and Smith.

Two 180-pound huskies reported to Coach Dan Estes yesterday after noon, and although they are green" " the coach said he expects them to develop into valuable players. They are Cowger and Smith. The coach will use them in the line, probably at guard, to block big gap that de- veloped in last Fridays setto with the Ouachita Tigers. The loss of the Tiger battle is attributed to the weak ness of the line.
 A hard scrimmage is booked for
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
STENOS ARE EXAMINED.

A competitive examination for stenographers and typewriters is be- ing held today at James Business Col lege by Charles Hendrickson of St Louis, a member of the civil service commission. Three applicants are be- ing examined.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18

constable, has our thanks for con- trlbution of $l, bringing the total to Sl54.50. Can we not send at least enough from Conway to bring the total to $200 by next Saturday?
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-18
G0NFfDtRA1fS OPEN
 ANNUAL REUNION

Little Rock, Oct. lS.-The annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans of Arkansas opened We'd nesday morning at the Hotel Marion, with about 100 in attendance. Gen. Jonathan Kellogg is presiding, he being state commander. A musical and ball will be given for the Vet erans by the Sons and Daughters of Little Rock, at night, with lunch con and automobile on Thursday af- ternoon.
 The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Arkansas division, is also holding its annual meeting, and new state com mander will be selected. The Sons will also make plans to increase the number of camps in Arkansas during the year, and to take an active part ip the reunion to be held in Washing ton next May.
 J. L. Bond of Little Rock, Demo cratic nominee for superintendent of public instruction, was in Conway a short time last night conferring with local members of the committee in charge of boosting the school tax amendment
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23
DEADLOCkLOOMS IN MEXICAN
 FARLEY
Polk and Arredondo yet Un- able to Agree; Fessimism Grows in Washington Ov- CT Conference
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WASHINGTON, July 22. - Acting Secretary Polk held his fifth confer ence today with Eliseo Arredondo. in an effort to arrive at an amicable a. greement of the questions between the United States and Mexico
 The fact that no announcement fol- lowed today's meeting was construed to mean that satisfactory reply had not been received from Mexico City to amendments the Washington gov ernment has proposed to the commis- sion plan proposed by General Car ranZa
 It was intimated today that contin- ued delay in arriving at an agreement as to the form and scope of the ne gotiations has served to render some officials less sure of the ultimate re suits of the negotiations between MT. Polk and Mir Arredondo. It is now practically certain that no agreement is to be expected before the middle of next week. It was stated semi-official ly today that the operations of bandits in the Parral region, said to be head ed by Villa himself, in no way affect ed the diplomatic discussions with the defacto government.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23
PROPOSED BILL FOR VOTERS |S
 POPULAR
William Adamson, Mayor of Douglas, Writes of Merit Contained in Measure to Reform Legislature

There has never been more pop u1ar initiative measure suggested to the voters of the state than the one which proposes an amendment to the state constitution for the rearrange- ment of our legislative representation, says the Douglas International. As,
 for instance, the seven members of the legislature from Cochise county would be chosen from seven districts,
 so laid out as to contain not less than 1500 voters By this method the
 principle of home rule would be ap-
 piled in the formation of our future legislature. In the selection two years ago there were two senators and sev- en members of the house of represen- tatives chosen in COchise county. Douglas, the largest voting district Tn the county. only secured one repre- sentative whiie the Warren district,
 with only a few more votes, secured one senator and four members Of the legislature. Such unequal representa- ton could not occur again anywhere in the state with the adoption of the amendment proposed by the nOn-par- tisan legislative league, with head
 quarters in this city. The petitions for this initiative measure have been sent forward to the secretary of state and the amendment will appear on
 the ballot in November. With these petitions which were circulated all , over the state went the following ar gument in favor of the amendment, submitted by Mayor w. M. Adamson,
 of this city:
 The proposed amendment to our state constitution providing for the election of members of our state leg islature by legislative districts is not an innovation: it is in effect in many of our states. It is based on the same principle and follows the same rule that has been in effect since the for nation of our government in the cleo tion senators and representatives to our national congress. Senators
 are elected from the states at large.
 representatives from congressional | districts
 In this proposed amendment the | apportionment is so made. and it is definitely stated. that no county shall have less representation in the state Legislature than it has at present. but it provides for an increase in the | representation when the population of the county iustifies it. The ccnsti- tutionaI provision now in effect does not make any allowance for Increase nr population in that state. The proposed amendment gives each county equit-
 able representation, and provides
 system of home rul eby which every
 section of the state can have It's rep resentation in the legislature. so that each particular locality of 1900 voters | shall have a representative to look
 after its interests.
 | When vo II consider the diversified
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Fouaht Against Affliction

M-. Riley suffered his first violent attack of paralysis July 10, 1910.
 He seemed 10 be in good spirits. He was stricken a second time. This stroke caused a complete paralysis of his right side. He suffered severe ly as the stroke wore away son D. what. Mir. Riley's determination to battle the illness was shown at that time when he set about laboriously to learn to write with ms left hand.
 In Excellent Spirits
 For several years MT. Riley has spent his winters in Florida, where he went accompanied ty members of his household. He returned only last May and never felt better" as he expressed it. on his arrival. Since that time he has been in excellent spirits and seemed unusually strong. pr. McCulloch said MT. Riley had been able to go 10 his publishers frequently and was out in his auto every day even as late as Friday. The combination of his spirits and bodily strength seemed convincing that he was far from being on the verge of a fatal illness.
 Mourned by Millions
 Available records indicate he was born in 1853 but he was reticent as to his exact age One of the most
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MEXICAN PRESS SAYS
 J. $. WITHDRAWAL ON

account of a recent attack upon a Carranza supply train between Palo- mas and Santa Ysabel. west of Chi huahua. IL announced that five Car ranzistas were killed and five wound ed. A passenger was killed and a Nil- lista prisoner and a woman wounded, while the Villistas lost eight killed and seven wounded. it was said.
 Train service from TOrreOn to the border is again becoming normal. A train which left Torreon Wednesday arrived at Juarez early today.
 The passengers asserted that con ditions in that section were quiet at the time of their departure. They added that the green corn crop had been the savior of the people. but there was still lack of foods. but the new corn prevented actual fam inc. which was threatening the ceh- tral and northern states. particularly the district around TorTSpn.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23
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FL PASO. July 22.-A two column story, purporting to be a dispatch from Fl Paso. announcing the with drawal from Mexican soil of the American expeditionary forces, was printed July 19 in Fl Democrata of Chihuahua City copies of which reached here today. The story said that the action was taken upon or ders of General Baker" American secretary of war. and added that he had announced that the guardsmen sent to the border will now be sent to their respective states. lt also asserts that General Pershing himself requested that the Yankee forces be withdrawn" Withdrawal of the troops was ordered. it was stated. be cause the causes wbich brought on the Mexican crisis no longer exist
 The same paper contains a detailed
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23
Ambassador Rice Visits Polk in Effort to Justify Discrim- mating Against United States Firms
CITES CIVIL WAR
 PRECEDENTS
All Commercial Intercourse Intended for Confederates
 Prohibited by Lincoln, is
 Claim
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WASHINGTON, July 22.-Antici- pating protests to the state depart ment from the firms and corporations named in the British blacklist, Sir Ce- ci Spring Rice had another confer ence today with Acting Secretary Polk. in which the subject was in- formally discussed.
 As in the case of the allied block ade. precedents established by the United States during the Civil war are coming up again to be used for justification. The allies have found that President Lincoln on August Is. 1861. issued a proclamation declaring that "all commercial intercourse be
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diana poet, oieo tnlS evening.
 INDIANAPOLIS, July a.
 James Whitcomb Riley died to
 night at 10:50 o'clock while only
 MT. RileY's nurse, Miss Clementia
 Trough was awake in the poets
 house. He had asked for drink
 of water and reclined on his bed
 aaain. Miss Clementia resumed
 her vigil and, noticing that the
 poet seemed not to be resting
 easily, approached his bed. MT.
 Riley died before she reached
 his side.
 Mir. Riley's death was due to paraly- sis He suffered violent stroke about 7:30 o'clock this morning and the of his household were great Iy alarmed, but under Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch's ministratiOn, the poet seemed to be improved and early this evening was regarded as much better. Information was given to the pub lie that MT. Riley was in no danger, but within a few hours he was dead. Members of MT Riley's family were summoned immediately. They are his Henry Eitel; his neuhew. Edmund H. Eitel and his neice, Miss Elizabeth Eitel.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23
2. . \ ' \ '. .f v WINDSTORM WREcKS
 DOUGLAS CAMP

DOUGLAS. Jr:y 9. - The New Jersey brigade camp is a mass of wreckage, the result of a wind storm which tore through the company streets tonight, ripping tents from their moorings, lifting frame hospital and coEip pany build ings bodily and throwing them across the state highway into the pig ditches between the camp and the railroad tracks.
 Tons of quartermasters sup plies were uncovered and soak ed in the rain that accompan- jed the storm and the light ming. telephone and telegraph lines were burned out by an electrical disturbance which followed in it's wake.
 Killed By Wires
 The body of Q foreman at the Warren Rock Crusher plant was found in a mass of tan gled power wires near Sixth Street and the power had to be shut off. leaving the town in darkness until it was taken out.
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THREE KILLED BY TRAIN
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 HARMONY, Minn., July 22.-Mar- tin Smith. a farmer near here, and two harvest hands whom he had em- uloyed late today, were instantly killed tonight when Milwaukee pas senger train struck the farmers au- tomobile at a grade crossing few miles from FaiTmont
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23
LARGE BANDIT FORGE
 IS HEADED FOR TEXAS
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PRFSIDIO. Tex. Iulv 9 2-Placido ViIIanueva. the outlaw who raided several American ranches few months ago. is reported here tn h9ve reached Carro Blanco. about 70 miles south of Oiinaga. with Isrge force The report says that he is headed miias south of Pulvo. Texas.
 Villanueva's hand is said 10 hav- participated in tho Glenn Springs raid and the raid on the Pool ranch, near Shafter. where some horses were stolen.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23
Teutonic Forces Reported in Disorderly Flight, 12,000 Falling Prisoners to Cars Men
WARS GREATEST
 BATTLE LOOMING
Russians Great Drive Across Stokhod River Towards Kovel May be Turning Point of War
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LONDON, July 22-The entente al lied offensive which swings between the western and eastern fronts with almost clock-like regularity, and in a manner almost completely to pre- vent the central powers from making any considerable transfers of troops front to front, now is centered on the Russian flont The forces under Gen eral Sakharoff have taken the offen- sive energetically and their victory in the salient formed by the junction of the Lipa and Styr rivers. southwest of Lutsk today appears to be much more important than either the off cial claims of Petrograd or the Aus tro-German admissions of yesterday indicated.
 Teutons in Flight
 General Sakharoff has the enemy retreating in disorderly flight before his forces. Having forced the passages of the Styr mad Lipa, the Russian troops already are beyond Berestechk, having in two days fighting taken prisoner from the Austro-Germans 300 officers and 12.000 men. In addition the Russians have captured a Quan- tity of war booty.
 26,oO0 Prisoners
 The number of Austro- Germans cap tured in the operations on the eastern front since July Is now totals 26.0O0.
 By his success in driving the Aus tro-Germans from the Styr-Lipa sali- ent. General Sakharoff has established his forces firmly on the right bank of the Lipa up to about 20 kilometers (about 13 miles) above its confluence with the Styr.
 Greatest Battle Near
 Meanwhile General KurSpatkin is still pressing forward against the forces of Field Marshall vOn linden berg on the Dviua front. south of Rig" and north of Morgan. According to military critics in Petrograd. battle is in preparation in the neighborhood of Kovel, the objective of the Russian drive across the Stokhod. which will nrove one of the most important con flicts of the whole war.
 The British newspapers give greai prominence to statements published in the French press and credited to General Joffre and Sir Druglas Haig the British commander. The former is reported as saying that the entente allies now have the whiD hand over the central powers while General Haie says the supreme decision of the wal must be made on the western front
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-23

22-Up tonight of today San Francis of police working with the placed the death dealing inc march but at midnight
 
 
 the polio were inc lined to believe him.
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BOMB KILLS AND INJURIES A IN PREPAREDNESS PARADE AT SAN FRANCISCO
!. :. x ,. < E x # F B 2 ? 2 LOWER CALIFORNIA
 SOUGHT BY GALES

DOUGLAS, July 22.-General P. Elias Gales, military gover- nor of Sonora, declined to com ment today on the newspaper reports that he was to send an army of four thousand soldiers from Guaymas to La PaZ in Lower California, to, subdue Governor Cantu.
 Men known to be in his con fidence said today they had been unable to learn anything about the movement. but that between eight and ten thou sand soldiers have been moved from northern Sonora to the Guaymas district.
 General Gales denied that he had been summoned to Mexico City and said that he had no intention of going there. <. ss * < * * * * * * * *