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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
MAN TAKES SECOND PLACE
Many Ways in Which He Is Inferior to the Partner of His Joys
 and Sorrows.

A man can't do two things at time. A woman will broil steak and see that the coffee does not boil over, and watch that the cat does not steal the remnant of the meat on the kitchen table, and dress the youngest boy, and set the table, and see to the toast, and stir the oatmeal, and give the orders to the butcher, and she can do it all at once, and not half try.
 Man has done wonders since he came before the public. He has navi- gated the ocean, he has penetrated the mysteries of the starry heavens, he has harnessed the lightning, and made it light the great cities of the world
 But he cant find reel of thread in his wife's workbasket; he can't dis cover her pocket in dress hanging in the closet; he cannot hang out clothes and get them on the line the right end up. He cannot hold clothespegs in his mouth while he is doing it, either. He cannot be polite to somebody he hates. He cannot sew on button. In short, he cannot do hundred things that women do almost instinctively.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
Ready For 1t.

He was travelling in the South and had to put up overnight at second rate notel in western Georgia. He said to the clerk when he entered: Where shall l autograph?'
 Autograph" said the clerk.
 Yes, sign my name, you know"
 "Oh, right here.
 As he was signing his name in the register in came three roughly clothed, unshorn rellow immediately recognizable as Georgia crackers. " One of them advanced to the desk.
 Will you autograph?' asked the clerk, his face aglow with the pleas ure that comes from the conscious ness of intellectual superiority.
 Certainly, said the cracker, his face no less radiant than that of the clerk; mines rye. The Argonaut.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
TRAVELLERS TO BECOME
 INSURANCE FRATERNITY

Little Rock, Jan. 1.-The Arkan- saw Travellers, a fraternal organiza- tion of travelling men, numbering about 1000 members, through it's president, Sam B. Henderson, has placed before the state insurance de- partment a proposition of making the chief object of the association mutual life insurance.
 At present the members are permit ted to elect as to whether they become associated with the death benefit feature. President Henderson has prepared a new constitution which will require all members to join this division, considering it one of the most important features of the or ganization. Now each member of the division pays S1 when another mem- Der dies. Under President Tender sons new constitution, $500 will be paid to the beneficiary of the deceas- ed member, by some bank which is to be made custodian of the fund, inn mediately upon notice of death. Un- der the old system the members have been receiving about S300.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
DANGER IN FOOLISH CUSTOM
Use Are Hereby Warned of Possible Infection.

That the penholder, such as most of us frequently use in hotels, post of fees, banks and other public writing rooms may be as deadly a carrier of disease germs as the roller towel and public drinking cup, is the suspicion for which the boards of health be- lieve they have found ample grounds.
 The next time you use one of these public penholders you will notice, if you examine it carefully, that the wooden handle is covered with little dents. These dents are the imprint of the teeth of persons who have used the pen before you; and as the mouth is the favorite port of entry for dis ease, each dent is usually full of mi crobes.
 To expose yourself to sickness and death, therefore, all you need to do is to bite on the penholder. Every time you do this, you take into your mouth the germs which scores of other persons have left by similar bites.
 Health officials plan to secure legis- lation abolishing the public penhold- CT. In the meantime they urge the public to try to break itself of the al most universal habit of holding pen in ones mouth while folding letter or plotting a check.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
WHERE LITTLE MEN WIN OUT
As Rule They Have Much More As surance Than Their Fellows
 Who Are Big.

AS a rule, big men are shy and lack ing in assurance. A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, fills them with something like terror. The woman who appeals to them is usually some sparkling, vivacious, fairylike creature with kittenish ways and roguish glances. The little man, on the con trary, is seldom burdened with humil- ity. He is being of great aspira- tions and stupendous ambitions; he believes in himself, which is the req son why he generally can get the woman of his choice to smile upon him. The dainty, wee, T1tianlike wom- an possess no charm for him.
 "A nice little thing" he says of such a one. Fall in love with her? Oh, no! She isn't grown up enough to inspire the tender passion.
 He likes a woman to be one or two inches his superior and thoroughly ma ture. He dreads any trace of the bread-and butter schoolgirl. His ideal resembles the strong, heroic women Shakespeare has pictured, full-blooded and vital, full of character and spirit, with a fair spice of temper.
 The big man dgeads woman's tongue. He is alarmed at the light ming of her eyes when they flash in anger; but the little man is amused, and rather likes it. That's one of the subtle secrets of the little mans mas tery. Tall and willowy, with the prom ise of richer, rounder curves as the years go by, is the ideal of the little man. He admires regal carriage, a touch of hauteur and, above all, style. New York Weekly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06

coma probably has been cleared away, if the official text of Aus tria's reply to the second American note conforms to press dispatches from London saying the communica- tion announces that the submarine commander who torpedoed the steam CT has been punished. Punishment O. the submarine commander for failure to take into account the panic pre- vailing aboard the Ancona before tor pedoing the vessel apparently meets the principal American demand: It would be assumed such an incident would not happen agaln.
 The remaining demands, that repa- ration by payment of indemnity be made for the injury of loss of life by Americans, would be subject for diplomatic adjustment if the other points at issue were disposed of.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
Why We Draw Back.

Our human intercourse is constant ly being thwarted by our conscious ness of consequences. It is especially the case when we are young. Young people feel that they can hardly have an intimate conversation without it's ending in a promise to correspond, or an invitation to visit.
 If we keep this attitude as we grow older, the consciousness that a mo- ment's intimacy may entail so much makes us pause before taking the fate full plunge.
 How often do we draw back in a moment of expansion because we re- fleet, Shall we feel the same way to- morrow, or next month";"
 How many friendly impulses do we restrain because we are afraid some thing more will be expected of us!
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
DOGS NO MATCH FOR BUCK
Animal at Bay ProvcI Itself Master of Pack That had Been Put on
 Its Track.

Animals of different species do not often fight one another because they cannot comprehend or guard against an attack different from that used by one of their own kind.
 The predatory beasts in many cases overcome their prey, not because they are very much stronger, but because of the fear and confusion that their strange method of attack rouses 1n their quarry.
 For example, a dog of a fighting breed charges like lion, and nearly every member of the deer tribe, in- cluding even the elk and moose, flies from him in panic; but when one of these animals learns the real power of the dog it is different matter.
 Hobart Ames kept number of deer in park at his winter home in Ten nessee, among them a buck with a fine set of horns. The buck came to dogs, and any unfortunate dog that got into the deer inclosure did we'll to escape with his life.
 The buck had learned that no dog could withstand the charge or the thrust of his horns, and running from them was the last thing he thought of. On the other hand, the dogs were greatly puzzled by an animal that ought by all rules to run away, but a.d not.
 One night the big buck jumped out of his yard, and MT. Ames' foreman put the dogs on the deer's track and found him in thicket quarter of mile from the house. There was a fight, and then the dogs were seen coming home at top speed, followed by the enraged buck.
 His hair was turned the wrong way and his eyes burned redly as he charged every dog he could overtake. Several of the hounds were badly hurt and all of them were scared.
 They fled to their own quarters, and 1t required the combined efforts of the kennel men and stable boys to rescue the pack Probably if single one of the hounds had learned to fight deer at bay his example would have been followed by his mates.-Youth's Con- panion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
Worry.


 Worry is the great American habit. AS a national pastime baseball is a poor second. Our peculiar civilization makes it chronic. We are the cham pion woIriers of the universe. The Ali rican is happy; oriental fatalism pre- vents a dissatisfaction with the Asiat- ic; the European, in peace, is usually content. But we worry because Jones next door has an automobile. Our brethren of the other continents would merely accept Jones as superior be- ing and let it go at that. We don't.
 So we go on worrying because Jones has an automobile, because Mrs. Jones has a new gown and because we may have some trouble scraping together the money for next months rent and food bills. And we know all the time that worrying won't ever get us the motor car, the gown, or pay the rent; in fact, it takes away whatever little joy there might be in living. We know that it impairs our health, destroys our efficiency and spells our chances of ever attaining anything. Yes, worry is a great thing-for doctors and un- dertakers! s!-Wilkes-Barre TimesLead- CT,
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
AUTOMOBILE TAX
 DUE JANUARY l5
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
 The annual license tax of S1O on automobiles, will become due on Jan uary 1 and must be paid not later than January 15, Sheriff w. w. Bishop announced today. One-half of the tax goes to the state for the use of the highway commission, while the other half goes to the county. In response to a request by Sheriff Bishop last summer, the late Attor- ney-General w. l.. Moose rendered an opinion that the county's portion of the tax might be paid in county scrip. This question, however, has never been passed upon by the courts.
 Licenses were issued during the year 1915 to about 75 cars in Faulk- ner county. This means, it is be- lieved, will be greatly exceeded in 1916.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
The Great Missouri River.

The Missouri is one of the great rivers of the United States. It's total length IS about 2,400 miles, and that part above the crossing of the North ern Pacific has a length of about i,160 miles. The total area draIned by this river is 52G155 square miles. a terri tory as great as that embraced in the states or New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware. Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Caro- lima, Tennessee, South Carolina, Geor- gia. Alabama and Mississippi.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
COMMERCIAL BODIES
 TO UNITE JANUARY

Little Rock, Dec 30.-The commer- cial and industrial promoters of the city are getting together. For sev- eral years there have been Board of Trade and a Chamber of Com merce, not working against each other, but often not working in har- mony. For some time it has realized that this was not desirable condi- tion, and that all should work to- gether. At last this is to be realized The boards of directors of the two organizations have agreed upon a working basis of consolidation, and after January 1 will become the Board of Commerce.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
How to Cure
 Coughs and Colds.

Just the minute Dr. Kings New n;. covery touches the cold germs they baa;s D.s. to shrivel and die. Your irritation cesssl esln The cough eases and you begin to ~s. better. Dr. Kings New Discovery ;S ;ss. sel laxative enough to expel the dead ges.u Juss and poisonous secretions. D4S
 The ingredients in Dr. Kings Nev n;. covery make it an excellent cough D-s, ans cold remedy. Don't endure the arraN anu ance of coughs and colds. Don't kee+, Y suffering. Don't take the risk of ro,a p ua serious illness. Take Dr. Kinp,s Na' Discovery. Watch your eating and hab;.a" " You will find your cough and cold unda. easy and natural control and be assnrsd ss of speedy recovery. At all druggists u
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
JURY SEATS PLACED.

The new seats for the petit jury have been put in place by Sheriff w. w. Bishop and the court room is be- ing cleaned up and put in readiness for the session of circuit court, which convenes here Monday, January 10. The jury will occupy revolving chairs which are screwed to the floor to pre- vent removal and are provided with comfortable cushions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
MORRILTON CITY
 PRIMARY MONDAY

Morrilton, Dec. 31.-Monday is the day set for the city election and much interest is being shown in the race for some of the offices, particu- larly that of aldermen of the several wards.
 It is noticeable that number of new men are in the several races and an exciting day is expected. Mayor J. A. Frisby is opposed by J. o. Aston, while City Treasurer A. c. Stover has w. H. Ashley as an opponent. Marshal T. R. Wells has c. H. Snyder in the race against him, while the office of city recorder is not contested.
 In the first ward, as aldermen, John Patton, c. A. Perryman, Jim Scanlan, Charles Earl, J. w. Massey and Ed Gordon are seeking election; in the second ward J. M. Scroggin, J. w. Jones, Calvin Sellers, $. K. Douglas and A. w. LaVasque are candidates; in the third ward s. H. McClung, Dr. A R. Bradley and J. w. Adams are running, while in the fourth ward Sam Scott, J. D. Ken nedy, c. L. Parish and Earl Watson are in the race. J. s. Moose in the first ward; w. L. Wood in second ward and Charles Rayburn in fourth ward are unopposed for committee men, but in third ward V. V. Hell lums is opposed by George Brooke.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
MAY Bt UNABLE 10 OBTAIN FERTILIZER PAGE CHARGES POLITICS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRESENT DILEMMA IN FERTILIZER
 SITUATION.

Little Rock, Jan. 4.-In his weekly letter to the newspapers Commission CT John H. Page says that it will probably be impossible for Arkansas farmers to obtain commercial ferti- lizer this year, and he planes politics in the legislature for the unusual sit uation. His letter follows
 As a result of the failure of the last legislature to appropriate money for the printing of tags and the en- forcement of the fertilizer inspection law, it is likely that the farmers will not be able to buy commercial ferti- lizer next season. The law requires the commissioner of mines, manufac- lures and agriculture to furnish fer tilizer tax tags to the manufacturers. when paid for at the rate of 25 cents a ton The tag money IS paid to the state treasurer and kept in sepa- rate fund, and cannot be used for any other purpose except paying the eX- penses of fertilizer inspection, etc. There is now in this fund $16,294.71. When the manufacturers buy the tags they, of course, add the cost to the price of fertilizer, and indirectly the farmers pay this inspection tax.
 The fertilizer inspection proved good thing and prevented the sale ot worthless fertilizers. The law au- thorizes me to appoint four inspectors to take samples and have them ana lyzed to see if they come up to re- ouirements. However, the last legis- lature failed to make an approprla- tion from the funds on hand to car ry on the work or to print tags, con sequently, I have been unable to have any inspection done since March 50, 1915. The fiscal year ended Septem- Der 30, and after that date new tags for the season of 1915-1916 were re- uuired. There being no approprla- tion, I have no funds with which to have the tags printed. The law makes it a fnable offense for an of- ficial of the state to buy anything for the state on a credit Hence, l am unable to furnish the tax tags. If fertilizer is sold without tags, 1t will be violation of law, punishable by fine of from S100.00 to $5OO.0O. Under these circumstances it IS not likely that the fertilizer people will undertake to sell fertilizer.
 If, as result of this complication, the farmers who need commercial fertilizer should be unable to get it, their interests will suffer. am pow erless to relieve the situation, how ever much I am disposed to do so. It was grevious mistake upon the part of the legislature to fail to make the appropriation. l feel that it is but fair to say that the fault was en- tirely that of the senate. The mem- bers of the house passed the appro- priation, but the senate refused to ac- cept the appropriation amendment and, through the conference commit tee, it was killed. It is also but fair to say that Senators Lundy, Futrell, Ruff, Wagner, Ferguson and Repre- sentative Wood of Sebastian county, are entitled to the greatest amount of credit, if any is due, for killing the appropriation, and bringing about the present dilemma. It is also but fair to other members of the senate to say that a roll call was never al lowed to be taken.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
NEWS OF CONWAY
 FIFTEEN YEARS AC0

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 (From the Log Cabin, Jan. 1. 1eo1,
 Cole & Go. have bought a fine neu delivery wagon"
 A false alarm of fire broke m services at all the Conway churches Sunday night, December 30.
 John Hartley was closing out his grocery business.
 We learn that W. B. Hines has sold out his interest in the Grand Central hotel at Fort Smith,"
 "The Methodist, Baptist and Pres byterian Sunday schools each had Christmas tree Christmas eve"
 We are now starting in on a new century. Just as soon as we get through with one we jump into an. other"
 "Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Livingston of Bienville, La., visited the family of A. E. Livingston during the holi- days"
 Wednesday, December 27, 1900, E. Todd Buck and Miss Callie Grisard were married at Abilene, Tex. The bride was daughter of J. J. Gris- ard, formerly of Conway.
 William J. Drummer visited his fathers family here during the holi- days. Will is working at Platts- mouth, Neb., now"
 1 Christmas day was an ideal one when quality of weather is consider ed. People were seen sitting out on their verandas.'
 Two hundred and seventy-four marriage licenses were issued in Faulkner county during 1900.
 Prof. G. H. Burr of Kansas City spent a few days in Conway last week. He was here to assist the council committee in Investigating the electric light plant.
 Jesse Long, pioneer citizen of the county, died at his home few miles southeast of Conway.
 "Menifee House, who has been in Rush Springs, l. T., for several months, spent Christmas with home folks in this city He and Ed Bruce are practicing law in Rush Springs and we learn they are doing we'll e. w. Sammons will resign the position he has held with the light plant for five years and take charge of the Conway Telephone Company's business January l."
 "A. R. Witt of Van Buren, former ly of Conway, is being mentioned as a candidate for trustee of the state charitable institutions
 The city council passed an ordl- nance extending the fire limits
 "The young people of Conway en- joyed a number of social entertain ments during the holidays. The fol- lowing entertained: Miss Susie Voris, Miss Mary Harton, Miss Lizzie Ran dell, Miss Alice Maddox, Fri Living. ston, Miss Bessie Hartje, Miss Nen Douglass, Cecil Dickerson, Miss Line Moore, Misses Charlie Jones anu Della Pence .,
 civilian H. Prince of Fayettevlns, visited here during the holidays WIZ is attending the University of Arkan' sas."
 Fire Sunday morning, Decemoei I23, destroyed five frame buildings IT cluding Walton & Sons livery barn. three negro cottages and an unocGu. pied building, on the south end ol V' public square. 1.o
 '"Sam Sarason has bought 'o Rosenberg's stock of dry goods anu has moved into Rosenberg sVanu w. M. Harrell & Go. will open siD cery store in the building vacated " Mr. Sarason." .a
 "Countv Clerk T. J. Bulllon an Deputy Clerk J. H. Hartje have lusff finished a very accurate map all Faulkner county. The map shows ,;s the divisions, townships, school us tricts, etc, as well as the railroad ' public roads,
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
STOP THAT HACKING COUGH.

Mansfield (formerly Hungarian) Cough Balsam heals the infamed and lacerated membranes and quiets the tickling nerve that lie underneath the infected portions. Invaluable for ba- bies. Price 25c and soc. CD
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
MRS, CLAYTON'S LETTER
To Rundown Nervous Wonlen

To Run-DOWn NeTVUuS .,,o,s
 Louisville, Ky.-"I was a nerFOn cor. wreck and in a weak, rundown ctr trg dition when friend asked me me IT have Vinol. I did so, and as result think gained in health and strength. | w,ord Vinol is the best medicine m the srster, for a nervous, weak, rundown " C. and for elderly people. '-Mrs' V"
 CLAYTON, Louisville, Ky. nd iron
 Vinol is a delicious cod liver anu over- vel tonic without oil, guaranteed t3 elized come all rundown, weak, deI.'a Su colds conditions and for chronic coughS'
 and bronchitis. T,
 Florence Drug Co.,, Conway, AiA'
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
Keep out of Drafts. Avoid Exposure. Eat and Live
 Right and Take Dr. Kings New Discovery.

You catch cold because your system is below normal and finds itself unable to throw off the cold germs. To recover you should first take a remedy to kill the germs. Then be careful of your eating. Avoid exposure. Go to bed early and save your strength in every possible way. To kill the germs take Dr. Kings New Discovery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
COULD SCARCELY / WALK ABOUT

believe would have died if hadn't taken it.
 After I began taking Cardui, l was greatly helped, and all three bottles re- lieved me entirely.
 fattened up, and grew so much stronger in three months, felt like an- other person altogether"
 Cardui is purely vegetable and gentle acting. Its ingredients have mild, tonic effect, on the womanly constitution.
 Cardui makes for increased strength, improves the appetite, tones up the ner- vous system, and helps 10 make pale, sallow cheeks, fresh and rosy.
 Cardui has helped more than million weak women, during the past 50 years. It will surely do for you, what it has done for them. Try Cardui today.
 Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co, Ladies' Ad- vlsory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special lr- str7lctioRs on your case and o. page book. Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain wrapper. Jos
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
AUSTRIAN ANSWER
 TO AVERT BREAK

Washington, Dec 31.-Danger of a break in diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and Austra- Hungary over the sinking of the An
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING
 PAINS.

"Femenina" is the wonder worker for all female disorders. Price $1.00 and soc. CD
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
Same Game.

"A fake beauty doctor is pursuing the same line of business as gar dener'
 Whats that?' tIsx yit~ Grating peaches" Ns Fa4j
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
And For Three Summers Mrs. Vim cent Was Unable to Attend to
 Any of Her Housework.

Pleasant Hill N. C.-w suffered for three summers" writes Mrs. Walter Vincent, of this town, "and the third and last time, was my worst.
 l had dreadful nervous headaches and prostration, and was scarcely able 10 walk about. Could not do any of my housework.
 also had dreadful pains in my back and sides and when one of those weak, sinking spells would come on me, l would have to give up and lie down. until it wore off.
 was certainly in a dreadful state of health, when l finally decided 10 try Cardi. the woman's tonic, and firmly
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06

Frank H. McCarty oI Holland, iua a mer chairman of the Faulkner oo', ;s tv Democratic Central Committees | in the city today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
WEAK, PANTY HEART, AMI
 HYSTERICS

can be rectifed by taking "Renovine," a heart and nerve tonic. Price, 50c and $1.00.-Adv. (4}