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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

A curious incident Of the closing
scenes Of the American Civil War is
related by a correspondent OF a st.
Louis newspaper. After General
Grant had received General Lees
terms of surrender at Appomatto1 and
accepted them, ONE one-not General
Grant-ordered the firing Of a salute
OF one hundred guns in token Of vic
tory. The salute General Grant quick
ly stopped. ac he wished that every
means should be taken to spare the
sensibilities Of the brave men who had
surrendered. The proceedings went
on quietly, and the surrender was
completed. All was over. and peace
had succeeded war, when q strange
and irregular fusillade Of musketry
was heard from the field of battle.
More than that, the air about the field
was filed with whistling bullets. What
had caused a %re-opening Of hostilities?
Simply this-the muskets of the Con-
federate soldiers had been allowed to
remain stacked on the field. So sud
denly had the fighting ceased on the
morning of the 9th of April that thous-
ands Of pieces were left loaded. In
some way the dry spring grass on the
deld caught fire, and the blaze ran
amongst the stacked guns. They were
heated to the point of explosion, and
soon the fusillade began. Most of the
pieces were pointed upwards, and the
bullets rose until their force was spent,
and then fell upon the ground. Others
e pointed at An angle, and sent their
bullets far. On that spot the ground is
to this day strewn with bullets, and any
one may pick them up who will. This
was the only salute which celebrated
the surrender Of La
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
THE GREATEST KINDNESS.
Mrs Pryor Gives Some Practical SuyRes-
tions for SeasonAble Chnrities.

Aa1 SoulS ETHCIlCAl uKR03s
tions for SeasonAble Charities.
consider the highest and most char
liable Of acts that kindness which re-
fnstates and places in a position Of
usefulness the man Of genius and re-
nnement, who may have, through sud
den and unforeseen misfortune, been
deprived Of lee and opportunity to
serve his fellow man. My reasons for
this are these: The capabilities Of such
persons to be eminently useful is
great. The ignorant and vulger
demand. and should receive our help
when they suffer, but their possibili-
ties Of usefulness are small by COM
parison with those Of educated and re-
fined men and To educate
them and raise the lower to the the
higher place is a grand charity; but
Its results must be more or less doubt
fui. The torch put by charity into
their hands may become e beacon Of
light and may become an engine of
destruction. But the great soul that
has been smitten by undeserved mis-
fortune will, if reinstated, never FALL
OF Its highest duty. The charity that
inspires anew such a spirit has an ad-
0ltlonal claim to be considered the
highest, because the help must be at
tained, with infinite delicacy and Sc
crecy. There can be no counsel be-
tween the left and right hand; no re-
ard can come from the applause of
the world. 1t requires greatness Of
soul to perform a grand act Of charity
In secret, and greatness Of soul for a
noble man or woman to receive it.
Robert Hall says: Il reckon the high
est beneyolence to be that extended TO
the unfortunate gentleman, for, in ad-
ditlon to the pangs of poverty, he feels
the stings of an outraged s%ensibility.
SARA A. PRYOR
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
A Pretty Book Cover.

The covering Of books with chamoiA
silk, or fine linen has come to be 4
positive art. BY means of 1t, q paper
bound volume may be transformsd
into something rich and dainty by q
pair Of clever hands at home A Vol
IN copy of "Old Love Letters" waa
e not long ago which had been
charmingly decorated by the outer alp
which was made of what is called
"sad-colored" silk. On 1t the tito had
been embroidered in subdued tints. A
true lovers knot encircled the words,
and from it a few scattered forget-me-
nots were dropping. The effect was
exquisite, and yet 1t was done By no
experienced embroiderer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
CHAPTER xIII.-(continued).

: The girl could not solve the problem.
but the thought was most startling and
brought with it many suggestive posi-
bilitics that We're most disturbing. Yet
gradually out of the darkness she drew
. sort of comfort in her dawning en-
hghtenment. Two things she had to go
on In her strange premises, he had said
ne did not write the letters, and his hair
was not h same. Who Their was he?
Her husband now undoubtedly, but
(? And if deeds and hair could
ehange so materially, why not spirits?
At least he was not the same as she
nad feared and dreaded. There was so
much comfort.
And at last she lay down and slept.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
A Remarkable Cat.

This city can boast OF many wonder
full things, but one of the most wonder
ful and uncomfortable stories reached
the cal OF a reporter recently. The au-
thor OF the story is a direct descendant
OF George Washington and his verac-
lty IL beyond question. A few days,
ago his daughter lost a valuable ear
ring. When the loss was announced
the entire family and even the neigh,
oors secured the grounds about the
II and even the streets for blocks
beyond. but the search proved fruit
less, and the earring had seemingly
disappeared forever.
The family wherein the loss occurred
are possessors Of u large and handsome
tabby cat. The animal is a great net
Of b family and it has the run OF tho
entire house. One of its habits in to
crawl into bed with the children at
early morning. Yesterday morning.
pussy, as was her usual wont, came tn
the children's chamber on her morn
ing rounds. but she seemed to be in
great distress. At times she would
try to dislodge from her throat some
thing that troubled her greatly. Sud
denly she gave a c%onvulsive yasp and
rom her mouth dropped the diamond
earring.
When the discovery was heralded
throughout the house, pussy was tina
heroine Of the honr.-Derby Trans-
.rlpt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Heard Acros. the styx.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Cleopatra seems cross this morning"
remarked the first shade.
you can't blame her for that" an
swered the second shade.
Whats the matter?,
AS one OF the most famous
OF the vampire business the world has
ever known, 1t vexes her to see how the
movies are ch%eapenins her art"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Continued next week.
There wa. : Rea.on.

From the Richmond mes-Dispatch.
Grubbs-I'm told Jinks' cook has left
him, but he seems perfectly cheerful.
can't understand It.
Stubbe-That's because you never dined
With links while the iite cook was OF this
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

McFingle-"Mrs. Gophast Is a rras.
widow. isn't she?"
McFangle-"I knew 1t. Why"
Mcfingle-"Her husband died Of hay
feyer."-Lawrence American.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
DECLARES IABORER IS
 WORTHY Or HIS HIRE
s. E. ANDERSON SAYS CITY OF TIGERS SHOULD BE PAID
 FOR SERVICES.
From Fridays Daily
 Editor Log Cabin Democrat:

From Fridays Daily
 Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 Understand I am not a candidate, and what l shall say is from the heart and not the head or because it puts anything into my pocket. l have never gotten anything that was worth much without paying at least req sonable price for it and l believe this rule works in public matters as we'll as private.
 I do not believe it is just to the officials we elect to fill our city offices to pay them much less than half what is due them, and 1 am also sure it is very unjust to ourselves.
 Take for instance the office of may or, and we have never had put one Captain Martin, and will very likely never have another one. We have plenty of men who are as patriotic in pirit for the interest of our town as he was, but they do not happen to be so we'll fixed in financial way as not to need pay for their time. And here comes the trouble-there are many good men who are enthusiastic when entering upon the duties of the mayors office and do their whole duty for time, but there soon comes a time when they realize that they
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
EAT WITHOUT FEAR
 OF INDIGESTION OR
 SOUR, ACID STOMACH
INSTANT RELIEF! "PAPE'S DI- APEPSIN" ENDS YOUR STOM-
 ACH TROUBLE FOREVER.

Wonder what upset your stomach which portion of the food did the damage-do you? We'll, don't bother. If your stomach is in revolt; if sour, gassy and fermented into stub- born Jumps; head dizzy and aches; belch gases and acids and eructate undigested food; breath foul, tongue coated-just take little Pape's Dia- pepsin and in five minutes you won- der what became of the indigestion and distress.
 Millions of men and women today know that it is needless to have a bad stomach. A little Diapepsin oc- casionally keeps this delicate organ regulated and they eat their favorite foods without fear.
 If your stomach doesn't take care of your liberal limit without rebel lion; if your food is a damage in stead of help, remember the quick est, surest, most harmless relief is Pape's Diapepsin which costs only fifty cents for a large case at drug stores. It's truly wonderful-it di- gests food and sets things straight, so gently and easily that it is really astonishing. Please, for your sake, don't go on and on with a weak, dis ordered stomach; it's so unneces- sary.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
.PEDACOCUFS' LACK OF
 TEAMWORK IS COSTLY
COACH ESTES TRIBE LOSES TWO TO CAPITAL CITY LADS,
 43 TO 27 AND 45 TO 23.

From Saturdays Daila.
 Coach Dan Estes basketball quintet dropped pair or games to Lit tie Rock high school yesterday afternoon and last night, at Little Rock, 43 to 27 and 45 to B, princi- pally because of lack of teamwork on the part of the Conway boys. At the end of the first half of each game the Little Rock team was only two points to the good. In last nights game, the Normal quintet was leading five minutes before time was called, but the team went to pieces and their op- ponents, taking advantage of their miscues, started rally which result ed in victory for the local team.
 Glover and Legg, Normal for wards, starred in both contests for the Educators, while Captain Sloan and McCarron did the best work for the Little Rock youths.
 The games closed the season for the Normalites, who now will devote their attention to baseball and track athletics. Practice will begin in each branch Monday afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
DON'T SCOLD, MOTHER! THE CROSS CHILD IS
 BILIOUS, FEYERLSH
LOOK AT, TONGUE! IF COATED CLEAN LITTLE STOMACH,
 LIVER, BOWELS.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with sour waste.
 When listless, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomachache, indigestion, diar- rhoea, give teaspoonful of Cali fornia Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the foul waste, the sour bile and fermenting food passes out of the bowels and you have a we'll and playful child again. Children love this harmless fruit laxative" and mothers can rest easy after giv- ing it, because it never fails to make their little "insides" clean and sweet.
 Keep it handy, mother A little given today saves a sick child tomor- row, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for a 50 cent bottle of Cal ifornia Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Remember there are counterfeits sold here, so surely look and see that yours is made by the California Fig Syrup Company" Hand back with contempt any other fig syrup.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
BLACKFORK.

The play, "The Fruit of His Folly" was not rendered Saturday night on account of the death of "Uncle' Tom McGinty. The play will be given next Saturday night, March 4. Ad- mission, 10 and 15 cents.
 Several of the young people attend ed the play and box supper at Green brier Friday night and report a nice time.
 Miss Bertha Perry visited her grandmother, Mrs. R. A. Blythe, at Centerville Sunday.
 Cleve Johnson and wife visited at Enders Sunday.
 Ross Shumate will work with J. H. Sarver this year.
 J. E. Dempsey was in Conway last week on business.
 Miss Maggie Strickland and En- met Wilson were married last Thurs day. We wish for them a happy voyage through life.
 March l.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
STATE TICKET TO
 CLOSE ON TUESDAY
BALLOT A LENGTHY ONE
ELECTORS TO VOTE FOR FIRST TIME ON NATIONAL
 NOMINEES.

Little Rock, Feb. 25.-The state ticket will be closed next Tuesday night. That is the limit that has been placed by the state committee on guessing, uncertainty and vacii- lating candidates. The several hun- dred near-candidates who have been % prominently before the public for the last eight months will then retire for a year and half before they again seek the lime-light and ephe- neral publicity.
 e At this time there is no indication of any further change in the lineup for the various state offices. There will be further entries for delegates to the national convention. There will be several new features on the ballot in the March primary. For the first time in the history of the state, Arkansas voters will express a direct choice for president and vice president, national committeeman and delegates to the national convention. An agreement has been reached with reference to the printing of the names of candidates for governor. on the ballot. There are three candi- dates and 75 counties. Each man is to be given first place on the ballot in 25 counties.
 The chief interest, politically, now centers in the arrangements that are being made for the joint political campaign to be conducted in the state by Dr. Brough and Secretary Hodges, and probably Dr. Smith, be- ginning at Little Rock March 13. That will give two weeks for what is expected to be period of cam paigning reminiscent of the palmiest days of Jeff Davis.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
PRFPS WIN FINAL
 IN HENDRIX SERIES
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturday's Daily.
 The series of inter-class basketball games at Hendrix College came to a close yesterday afternoon, when the Props rang up victory over the Juniors, 23 to 10. The Seniors for cited to the Freshmen.
 The game was anything but drag ing. There were thrills aplenty for he spectators. While the Props kept ahead of their more learned oppon- nts, still the losers several times tarted forward march which threatened to bring home the bacon.
 Craig and Holmes starred for the Props, while Hudson and Ross did he brilliant work for the Juniors.
 The standing of the teams follows: Sophs, Props, Juniors, Freshmen, eniorS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
HAVE YOU WEAK LUNGS,

Do colds settle on your chest or in von. bronchial tubesf Do coughs hang on M ~ are you subject to throat troublesp
 Such troubles should have inmsa;.. treatment with the strengthening noua.e of Scott's Emulsion to guard aUs;s.s consumption which so easily follows '
 Scott 8 Emulsion contains pure cod l;r.. oil which peculiarly strengthens the a ". piratory tract and improves the quality Of the blood; the glycerine in it soothes snS M heals the tender membranes of the thross
 Scott's is prescribed by the best special ists. You can get 1t at any drug store
 scott Bowne. Bloom6ead. NJ.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
OHIO W0MAN'S WISH For Tired. Weak, Nervous Women

Bellefontaine, Ohio.-"I wish every tired, weak, nervous woman could have Vinoi, for I never spent any money in my life that did me so much good as that I spent for Vinol. l was weak, tired, worn out and nervous, and Vlnoi made me strong, well and vigorous after everything else had failed to help me, and 1 can now do my housework with pleasure. Mrs. J. F. LAMBORI.
 We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic, for all weak, run down, nervous. debilitated conditions.
 Florence Drug Co.,, Conway, Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
F YEARS RECORD
 OF WEATHER HERE PROVES CLIMATE MILD
INTERESTING DATA ON CLl- MATIC CONDITIONS PRE-
 MAILING AT CONWAY.
From Thursday's Daily
 By Prof. NJ. J. McHenry.

By Prof. M. J. Mcdenry.
 Systematic records of the wealth CT have been kept at Conway for the past 32 years. The first maximum and minimum thermometers were in troduced into the state about 1870 and were distributed to the .subsi- diary stations at the beginning Of 1889. Hence record temperatures can be compared only since 1887. The rainfall record is complete.
 The highest temperature on record is 112 degrees, occurring on August 12 and also on August 13, 1899. Cur iously enough, the lowest tempera- ture on record is found in this same year 1899, on February IS, being 15 degrees below zero. The average or mean temperature for period of 22 years is 60.7, thus proving the mild ness of our climate.
 Likewise the prevailing wind direc- tion gives evidence of our climate. In every month but two the prevailing direction of the wind has been south- erly, that is, from the south, south east or southwest. In January and December it is northerly. This IS a 12 years record.
 Covering a 22 years record, the earliest date of the last killing frost in spring is February 26, 1905; the latest date of the last killing frost in spring is April 10, 1904, and also 1914. The earliest date of first kill ing frost in autumn is October II, 1906; the latest date of first killing frost in autumn is November 26, 1902.
 The average rainfall for 32 years is 32 inches. The greatest rain fall for any year is TITO inches, in 1890. The least for any year is 26.SO inches, in 1885. The greatest for any month is 1492 in January, 1913, though in December, 1884, there were 1491 inches.
 The local observers have been the following; previous to 1892 the ob- servations were in charge of the state weather service, and I have been unable to find the names of the observers previous to that time:
 A. P. Robinson, 1892-1896; w. M. Bruce, January, 1897-June, 1897; R. B. Haskins, June 1-12, 1897; G. c. Millar, June 12, 1897-July, 1899; Wm. J. Millar, August, 1899-Novem- Der, 1899; w. M. Bruce, December, 1899-April, 1900; D. Y. Thomas, May, 1900; D. Y. Thomas and Wm. J. Mil lar, June, 1900; Wm. J. Millar, July, 19OO-January, 1901; G. L. Harrell, February, 1901-May, 1901; Wm. J. Millar, June, 1901-September, 1901; i; G. L. Harrell, October, 19O1May, May, 1902; Wm. J. Millar, June, 1902; A. A. Bagwell, July, 19O2-Aug- ust, 1902; c. H Burr, September, 19O2-May, 1908; V. D. Hill, June, 1903; G. H. Burr, July, 19O3-Febru- ary, 1915; M. J. McHenry, March, 1915-June, 1915; R. H. Weems, July, 1915-August, 1915; M. J. McHenry, August, 1915-present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
(. Q. P. COMMITTEE
 CALLED 10 MEET

From Thursdays Daily.
 The following official call for a meeting of the Republican County Central Committee was issued today: A meeting of the Republican Coun- ty Central Committee of Faulkner county is hereby called to meet at the courthouse in Conway, on Monday March 6, at 1 p. m., for the purpose of calling a county convention and to transact such other business as may properly come before the committee. All members are urged to be present in person.
 J. M. Garrett, Chairman.
 G. E. Owen, Secretary. Conway, Ark, Feb. 23, 1916.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02

are neglecting their own work or the work of their employer and necessa- rily this enthusiasm wanes and later we begin to criticise the results of our own short sightedness.
 Therefore, let us pay for what we want and then we may not only ex- pect it but be in a position to demand it.
 s. E. Anderson.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
TEACHERS SMOTHER
 SEARCY HIGH GIRLS

Miss Jessie Bourne's Normal girls completely smothered the young maidens from Searcy high school Saturday afternoon, winning a rag ged battle by the score of 35 to B. Searcy never had a ghost of a show The Teachers began at the beginning shooting goals and kept it up with clocklike regularity until the final whistle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
KINGS BLOOoHCUNDS
 AFTER ATKINS THIEF
From Fridays Daily-

From Fridays Dafly-
 Constable R. w. King and Deputy Eugene Martin went to Atkins this morning, carrying MT. Kings three blood hounds, where they were sum- moned to assist in learning the iden- tity of the burglar who broke into a house last night. It is reported that numerous burglaries have occurred in Atkins during the past weeks, and the officers have been unable to ap- prehend the guilty ones.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
MISS CLAYTON HOSTESS
From Saturdays Daily

From Saturdays Daily
 Complimentary to the seniors of Central College, Miss Bonnie Clay ton, member of the class, last night gave rock party at her home, 6O3 Caldwell street, which was attended by 26 couples. Miss Inez Brock and Byron Shaw scored the highest num- Der of points. Ice cream and cake in the class colors were served.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
ANOTHER STRIKE
 IN KELLER FIELD
SECOND BIG GAS WELL
BROUGHT IN BY CLEAR CREEK CONCERN-CONWAY FRAN
 CHISE SOUGHT.

With the bringing in second big gasser in the Kibler field last night, producing as much as the discovery well, which has a riow of 15,000,0O0 to 10000, ,0S0 cubic feet a day, the Clear Creek Gas and Oil Company has requested members of the Con- way city council to hasten the passage of a franchise for the distribution and sale of natural gas in this city. A letter received today from Attor- ney G. c. Hardin, who represents the company, to a member of the local council, states that the company de- sires to get it's affairs in position without delay to make disposition of the immense quantities of gas. You can understand" the letter states, "that at best it will take few months to get pipes laid from here to your town. There is not any doubt but that they will have gas in great abundance and they desire to get it On the market. The towns and cities the other side of Little Rock are pass ing the ordinances as they have been presented"
 The ordinance granting the com pany a franchise here has been pend- ing in the council for several weeks. It has been read the second time, and an adjourned meeting is set for next Thursday night, at which time the measure will come up for final consid- eration. The franchise, which is not an exclusive one, is to run for 50 years, and the maximum rate for gas is fixed at 25 cents per thousand cubic feet The maximum. rate in Little Rock is 40 cents and in Arka- delphia, Malvern, Benton and other towns on the Iron Mountain, supplied from the Caddo, Louisiana, field, the maximum rate is 50 cents.
 The story of the second big gasser brought in last night is told in the following dispatch from Fort Smith: :
 Fort Smith, Feb. 28.-Another big gasser was brought in in the recently discovered Kibler field of Crawford county by the Clear Creek Oil and Gas Company of Fort Smith tonight
 According to information received by Scott Robertson, secretary of the company, the we'll is as big as the Clear Creeks No. 1, the discovery we'll, which has a capacity of between 15,OOO,0OO and 2O,OOO,OOO cubic feet. No. ? we'll is located on the c. A.. Andrews farm.
 The top of the sand was reached at 2,245 feet and when J. A. Burke of Tulsa, the drilling contractor, advised Secretary Robertson of the strike that the bit was one screw or six feet in the sand.
 The we'll will be permitted to blow off during the night and will be shut in tomorrow. Owing to the darkness no effort was made tonight to insert packer or tubing.
 Drilling No. well began January 5. The heavy rains in the latter part of that month caused delay of near ly two weeks. A week ago Sunday the tools were lost and this caused delay of two days.
 No. l we'll was spudded in Septem- Der 28 and was completed November 13. The top of the sand was reached in the discovery we'll at 2,275 feet and the we'll was drilled in 15 feet more. It is the intention of the Clear Creek company to drill No. 2 to greater depth.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-03-02
Children Crv
 FOR FLETCHER'S c ASTo RIA
ADJUDGED INSANE.

Robert Skinner, young man of Mathews township, was adjudged in- sane by the county court yesterday and was taken today by Sheriff w. w. Bishop to the state hospital at Little Rock