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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
COURT BUSINESSES
 PERJURY CHARGE

A charge of perjury against George
 Doss and one of subornation of per
 jury against Spencer Whitaker were dismissed by Justice of the Peace E. Kuykendall at the courthouse this afternoon. Doss, who is 41 years of age, obtained license and married C. +. Fruit, the affidavit for license Addie Pruitt, 15-year-old daughter of stating that the girl was F years of age. Pruett and his wife, however, have never lived together, her father and Deputy R. D. White pursuing and overtaking the couple about five miles from the city, immediately after the ceremony had been performed. Suit has been brought by Pruett in chan cery court to annul the marriage, on the ground that the girl being under IA the marriage was void.
 At the trial today the girl-wife was not permitted to testify, how ever, because she is still the wife of Doss until the ceremony is annulled. The court stated that the case was dismissed for the reason that County Clerk J. A. Lea testified he did not read to Doss the affidavit which he signed to obtain the license, nor did he formally administer the oath to him.
 Spencer Whitaker, charged with subornation of perjury, signed the marriage bond with Doss and is all legged to have aided in the elopement. With the dismissal of the charge aginst Doss, there was nothing to sustain charge against Whitaker.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight, unsettled; Sunday, fair; continued high tempera- ture.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
COMMISSIONER HAS
 FOUR LAND SALES

Four sales of land under decrees of the Faulkner chancery court were made at auction at the courthouse this afternoon by A. M. Ledbetter, commissioner of the court. The sales were as follows:
 J. D. Collier vs. Emma Horton and J. H. Imboden, north half southeast quarter, 19-5-13, east of railway, 20 acres; sold to J. D. Collier for $25O.
 Friedman X Company vs. Henry Hacker ct al, southeast quarter northwest quarter, 28-4-12; sold te Friedman X Company for $40. $. G. Smith vs. w. L. Johnson ct al, southeast quarter southeast quarter 3l-5-12, sold to w. L. Johnson fol S20O; northeast quarter southwest quarter, 32-5-l2, sold to Dr. T. B Snoddy for $35O.
 J. s. Johnson, administrator estat, of Michael Anderson, deceased. vs k. M. Broyles ct al, part of nortf half northeast, 22-5-l4, 60 acres, solt to G. L. Banner for $710.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
WELL KNOWN BAPTIST
 PREACHER SUCCUMBS
Rev. H. H. Melton Dies After Two Weeks Illness of Typhoid
 Pneumonia.

Rev. Henry H. Melton, 40, well known Baptist minister and pastor of six rural churches in Faulkner county, died at his home in this city at o'clock this morning after two weeks illness of typhoid d-pneumonia. MT. Melton was born at Cabot, Ark, December P, 1875. He was ordained as minister in January, 1910, and at the time of his death he was serv- ing as pastor for Baptist churches at Oak Bowery, Reeves Schoolhouse, Pleasant Valley North, Vilonia and Sulphur Springs. He was a member of the Vilonia camp, Woodmen of the World.
 He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Frances, and three brothers, w. T. and H. L. Mel ton of Cabot and G. A. Melton of Fort Worth.
 The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services will be con- ducted by Rev. L. M. Sipes, pastor of the First Baptist church, and the burial will be at Oak Grove cemetery. The following will serve as pail bearers: w. w. Westmoreland, w. F. Thomson, D. F. Tucker, J. M. Hen- derson, R. F. Adams and Grover Turner.
 MT. Melton had many friends throughout the county who are deep ly grieved at his untimely death. He was valuable man to his church which will keenly feel his loss. Dur ing his minister last year there were 27O additions to the churches of which he was pastor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
NORMAL SCHOOL
 ANNUAL APPEARS

The second volume of the Scroll, the annual publication of the students of the Arkansas State Normal School, is just off the press of the Conway Printing Company and is being dis tributed to subscribers today. The edition is much handsomer than the first volume issued a year ago. It is bound in gray ooze leather, the stamping in purple leaf completing the Normal colors. It consists of 13S pages, beautifully illustrated with halftone engravings and etchings and contains complete history of the scohol and student activities for the school year just ending. Included in the book is a panoramic view show ing the entire student body, with all of the Normal buildings in the back ground.
 The volume is dedicated to Pres. J. J. Doyne, head of the institution since it's founding, for six years state su- perintendent of public instruction and for 36 years a teacher in the schools of Arkansas.
 The staff, to whom the success of the publication is due, is composed of Charles M. Reaves, editor; Bernard Bruce, business manager; Hubert Mlnton, assistant business manager: Miss Nelle Thorburn, art editor; Miss Mary Bonar, junior representative; T. w. Adcock, sophomore represen- tative, and Horace M. Lewis, fresh man representative.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
5. E. Anderson
ARE WE SELLING YOU ICE?

As live merchants-and the Ice man is as much merchant as your grocer-we want all the good steady customers we can get. We are cour- teous, dependable, responsible and we sell purer Ice, better Ice, than any one. Buy 100 pounds of ours, put it where you want to; put 100 pounds of anyone else's by the side of it, and if ours don't outlast the other fel- lows your summers Ice for nothing. Worth trying to say the least of it. If you are not dealing with us, give us trial. Let us convince you of these facts. Enroll in our big army of satisfied customers. You will never regret it.
 Remember, will give a 1000 pound ice book to the first person delivering a slip of paper showing what letters of the alphabet has appeared in my ads the greatest number of times dur ing two weeks ending May 26, and a 300 pound book to the second person. Hand your estimate to Jo McCuloch at the Conway Motor Co. garage The books will be awarded May 27 at 1:30 p. m.
 R. B. McCulloch
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27

science exhibits the visitors repaired to the campus, where the children of the training school gave Maypole dances, and amid flowers and fairies crowned their queen. Just as the sun was setting the group of children, clad in white with rainbow colors graceful ly wound the brilliant colors in the in- tricate folds around the five Maypoles, singing and dancing like woodland sprites, making picture long to be remembered.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
INTERESTING EVENTS
 ARE HELD AT NORMAL
Many Visitors Enjoy Art and Domes tic Science Exhibits and Train
 ing School Exercises.

Uunder the supervision of Miss Mary Bernard, instructor, the annual art exhibit was given yesterday after noon at the Arkansas State Normal School. Many very pretty and really excellent pictures were on display, and the art gallery was thronged with
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

w. F. Venable, 37, and Ester Nc. Corkle, 23, Vilonia.
 N. r. Cox, 50, Marche, and Mrs Sannie Moran, 39, Menifee.
 Avery Jolly, 21, and Eliza Ward IS, Vilonia.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-27

One of the most thrilling episodes of 1.-The Broken Coin," featuring Francis Ford and Grace Cunard, will be shown tonight at the Arkway.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27

winter is over it will be no surprise if he. leads the field of contenders for Jess Willard's title. It is true the newcomer is rather light for the g1- gantic champion, but he is plenty big enough for the others. At that he is a six footer who scales around 175, and within a few months he will be carrying 180 pounds of fighting weight. hat really is heavy enough At 180 pounds a boxer combines speed, force and strength in just the right quantities to get the best results.
 Miske took the leave" out of the Cave Man (Bob Moha) in Brooklyn recently. He handled the ferocious looking Moha like a baby. Photo shows Miske in fighting attitude.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
A BOWLING BATTLE FOR HONOR AND CASH
Live Oaks and Tigers to Decide
 Who's Who for $25

The unexpected has happened. The 1 Live Oaks have a competitor for the l leadership in the City league and one 1 that will give them a fine fight for the 1 honor. The l.. O.s looked last week 1 as if the sailing was serene for them ] to cop the pennant, but an upset un- 1 looked for arrived in the game with 1 the Wanderers, and as a result, the 1 Live Oaks went down to a three time defeat, thereby enabling the Tigers to tie them for the honors. This week S schedule brings the teams together and as a result of the rivalry, a side bet of $25 has been put up by both teams which will be contested for Wednesday evening. On the occa- sion of the meeting of the teams earl fer iii the season, the Live Oaks were victorious taking the odd game in three, but to annex the victory it re- euired Thompson to tie the high sin Slc score record. The Tigers look upon this as being outlucl1ed and ex- pect to reverse the outcome Wednes- day. Those intending to witness the game should get their seats early, as a packed house is looked for.
 Johnny Wright is now the high average bowler in the league, with a mark of 102. c. Larson and Rogers are right up there after him with 1O1 marks with Thompson and Brennecke but two points behind the lead. Lan- tone continues to hold the high three string score with 357 and is also tied with Thompson for high single score Al. The Wanderers have not as yet been displaced for the high team or high string honor.
 In the Red Mems league, the War riors have a slight lead with the Braves crowding them for leadership. The Sannaps and the Scouts are bat sition, a tie now existing. J. Wright age honors, with 96. While Pete Flu are a number of players who will be found in the rear of his average at present.
 The Trinity five of the Methodist Baraca league have secured good sized advantage in the race, although the Athenians are putting up hard fight for the position. The standings, schedule for this week and the aver ages follows:
 Schedules For the Week.
 Monday-Middletow vs Wander CTS; New Britain Machine league Tuesday-Berlin Construction league ] and Paper Goods league.
 Wednesday-Live Oaks vs. Tigers, s25 match; Baraca league.
 Thursday-Opena alleys.
 Friday-Red Mems league; Skinner |, Chuck league.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
Beating Colgate.

s'Al1 that Brown needs now for a cham pionship season. advises one writer, s.'is victory over Colgate"
 The opinion seems to be widespread that Brown will accomplish this re- suit. But it is by no means the fore gone cinch that most sideliners be- lieve it to be.
 Admitting Browns unusual strength it is just as we'll to remember that Colgate also has a fine team this, year --one of the best in the East. Two of the best football judge that we know of told us after the Yale Colgate game, which Yale won, that Colgate was at least two thouchdowns better than Yale, despite the result.
 The Colgate array overlooked a number of changes against Yale. Ii may not overlook as many against Brown.
 And with things breaking gently in her favor, Colgate has the stuff to beat any eleven in the land.
 Brown has conquered both Yale and Harvard But Brown still has her hardest game to play.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
POLICE STOP CAME.

New Haven, Nov. 27.-The timely appearance of the police prevented 8 free-for-all fight in the football contest between the Nutmegs and Naples at Bakers oval yesterday af- ternoon. With the Nutmegs leading by a 3 to score at the start of the third period, the players became in- volved in an argument over a referee s ruling and the feeling ran so high that sergeant Michael Connolly of the Grand avenue precinct took matters into his own hands and stopped the contest. An estimated crowd of 2,000 people witnessed the abbreviated con- test
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27

New York. Nov. 27.-Un1esss all signs are misleading Billy Mislxe,. the St. Paul heavyweight, who has been doing such great work in the ring of late, will be the sensation of the sea- son among the big fellows It is long since a heavyweight of such promise has been uncovered as this quiet wes- terner, who arrived in New York without any blare of trumpets and proceeded to make good in a way that astonished all who have seen him in action.
 Miske is matched with Jack Dillon and also for a return match with Battling Levinsky, whom he defeated so decisively recently. Before the
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
.SCHUPP IS LEADER IN EFFECTIVENESS
Young Giant SouthpaW Tops List
 With Alexander Second

New York, Nov. 27.-The most ef- fective pitcher in the National League last season, according to the official rating of John A. Heydler, secretary of the parent major circuit, published , for the first time today was Ferdie Schupp, the wiry southpaw of the Giants.
 This young gentleman, who graced McGraw's bench several years before he received an opportunity to take his regular turn, was largely respon- sihle for the wonderful finish of the Polo Grounders and the twenty-six consecutive victories accumulated.
 Schupp, of course, for the seasons all around individual effectivenesal does not begin to compare with Alex ander the Great, of the Phillies, be- cause Ferdie completed only eight games; as compared to thirty eight for Grover Cleveland.
 Remarkable Showing. ..
 Yet Schupp took part in no less than thirty contests, pitching 140 ein- nings. He is credited with nine vic- tories and only three defeats, @ win~ ming percentage of .750. Alexander won thirty y-three and lost twelve for an average of .733. But Schupp, per game of nine innings, allowed only nine-tenths of one earned run.
 Alexander, next in effectiveness permitted 1.55 runs per game of nine innings. Marquard, of the champion Dodgers, was third best, allowing 15S earned runs per game. Rixey, Coop CT, Pfeffer and Cheney all allowed less. than two earned runs a game. The least effective pitcher in the National League was Babe Adams of the Pi- rates. He was nioked on an average of five and three-quarters runs per game.
 Speaking of pitchers, however Alex ander has set a mark that is likely to ] stand for many years in the matter i of shut-out performances. He turned l in no less than sixteen victories of l this variety in 1916. Alexander also set the seasons record in strike-outs 167. Toney, of the Reds, with eleven 1 strikeouts holds the individual game record. Braves Best Walters. The Boston Braves were the luclxi-- est team at drawing bases ongbalIs or were the best walters, If you pre- fer it that way. Stallings' team aver
 aged 2.77 passes per game of nine in- nings. New York, with 2.30, was ! sixth in the list. The Dodgers were
 not such good walters as the Giants even, beating out St. Louis only in 1 the number of passes.
 Brooklyn and New York made LID for this lack of luck through reliabil- l lty with the stick. Brooklyn players struck out less often than those of any other National League team New York was close second to the champions. .
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
NUTMEGS ARE CHAMPIONS
Tigers of Hartford Relinquish Claim to Title Losing 12 to O-Larson's Playing Features.

The Nutmegs of this city are the football champions of Hartford coun- l ty. A brilliant victory oyer the Tigers 1 of Hartford at Fraternal field yes- terday afternoon attained for the 1 locals the honor. The game was wit messed by one of the largest crowds of the season. the visitors sending a 1 big delegation who made their pres ence known by songs and cheers. The hero of the battle was Chief Larson who played one of the best games ever l witnessed on a local field. Time and
 again this player would be found in
 the thickest of the fray. and his run of forty yards for the second touch down was the scintillating feature of the day. The final score was e12 to O.. 1 The teams battled through the first
 half without score, although the
 locals rushed the ball to the two-yard line where the visitors braced and
 took the ball on downs. The playing was fast and furious with the home boys outplaying their opponents. Con- siderable difficulty was experienced
 with the crowd jamming it's way on
 the field. but this is characteristic of 1 be expressed.
 | ANcSSl'1A6 Cl1S pdlI OH LHG kIChOlls the Nutmegs began a series of rushes aided by a fine run by Breen which brought the pigskin to the ten-yard line where two smashes by Nelson
 placed the ball over the line for a
 touchdown, Scott failed at the at
 tempt for a goal. The locals kicked
 off to the Tigers who after advancing
 few yards on the first rush, fumbled
 and Larson grabbed the ball and
 romped across the line for the second
 score. He failed to register the ex-
 tra point for goal The visitors ap
 peared to be outclassed and were
 never dangerous after this. At times
 the game resembled a debate rather
 than football game, when kicks and
 arguments were plenty. For the home
 team Larson, Nelson, Breen and Kop-
 lowitz were the stars while Ashmore,
 Kent, Robinson and Captain Lawson
 excelled for the losers
 megs is trying to arrange a game for
 Thanksgiving afternoon with the An
 nex eleven, to be played at St. Mary's
 playgrounds. The Annex team do not
 appear to be in the same class with
 the Nutmegs, their best games being
 played through the medium of their
 press agent. However as they are
 shouting about the local champion
 ship, it appears as if the Nutmegs
 will have to trounce them thoroughly
 to prove they are superior.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
SIT. ILLINOIS WIN.

The carpet bowls team, of St. Elmo lodge K. of P. strengthened it's hold on second place Saturday evening when the w. l.. Morgan lodge, K. of P. team was forced to accept 49 to 31 defeat. The results on the 1'inks follow: Rink l, skip Ptolomey St. Elmo lodge 19; skip Clark, w. L.. Morgan lodge II; rink 2, skip Hall, St. Elmo lodge IA; skip Dolan, w. L.. Morgan lodge II; rink 3, skip Blood good, St. Elmo lodge 1e; skip Bar bour, w. L. Morgan lodge g.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
SOLDIERS CELEBRATE
Cadets Return to West Point Causes TriumphaI Demonstration-Jon Chosen Captain.

West Point, N. Y, Nov. 27.-The
 victorious Army eleven returned home
 at noon yesterday. From the time
 the West Pointers reached the ferry
 landing until their arrival at the mess
 hall their course was a triumphal one.
 The ancient stage coach, drawn by
 600 cadets. hauled the players from
 the dock to the top of the hill, where
 a demonstration was led by Cheer
 Leader Ray Harrison of Rhode Island. Harrison wore a Navy cheer leaders sweater and Captain McEwan wore a Naval cadets fatigue cap, trophies of the Polo Grounds encounter Cheers for Oliphant Vidal, McEwan, and all the other mem bers of the eleven were given. Good Night, Navy!' with faps, was a popular song with the cadet rooters.
 Although some of the players ex- hibit unmistakable signs of rough play, all are in good condition physi- cally. On the way home the cadets elected Lawrence McCeney Jones of Washington, D. C., as captain of the Army eleven for next year. Jones was appointed to the Military Acad
 emy in June, 1914, and is a member of the class of IS. He played left tackle in yesterdays game, and is playing his second year at the Mill tary Academy. He weighs 200, is 21 years of age, and stands feet in height. The new Army football lead CT wears a star on his coat as evil dence of high standing in his class. The new manager of the team is Cadet Charles A. Mahoney of Massa- chusetts, a member of the class of IS. None of the nonresident coach cs who have worked with the team this fall returned to the post. Lieu tenant Charles D. Daily, head coach, will sail Dec. 5, from San Francisco to resume his station in the Hawaiian Islands, where his field battery is To- cated. Captain Ernest Graves, line coach, will go back to Mexico imme- diately, as will Lieutenants Prichard and Merrillat, who assisted in the coaching of the Army's backs and ends Of this years eleven the Army will lose McEwan, Meacham and But Ter in the line and Gerhardt at uuar-
 ter
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
YALE HAS NEW COURSE
Derby Course Adopted by Rowing As- sociation-May Meet Princeton and Cornell

New Haven, Nov. z7.-Oflcial an- nouncement is made today of the adoption by the Yale Rowing associa tion of the course of the Housatonic river above Derby for the spring and fall regattas. Negotiations are under way with Princeton and Cornell. the announcement says to establish the Housatonic river as one of the courses for the yearly triangular race between the three universities. If Princeton and Cornell agree the race will be at Derby next spring and every third year thereafter.
 Growth of New Haven about the water front and increasing shipping on the harbor are given as reasons for making the change as practice on the harbor under present conditions is considered undesirable.
 The announcemen adds:
 "The rowing committee wishes to contradict as absolutely preposterous the rumors that have spread that Yale wished to change the Har- yard race from New London. Yale is satisfied in every way with the New London course"
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
Penn Starts Also.

Pennsylvania, under Bob F'olWell hasn't yet come back to her old days of renown.
 But Penn has started, and, with Folwell in charge, by another year or so the Red and Blue should resume where it left off some years ago when it's coaching system went to smash.
 Folwell has proved to be the man that Penn needs. He has already beaten Penn State and Michigan. If he can lead off Cornell his record will be a notable one.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
GILROY LEADS OLIPHANT.

Washington, Nov. 27.-John Gi1roy, left halfback for Georgetown, scored five touchdowns and kicked six goals from touchdowns in Saturdays game with Bucknell, going ahead of Oil phant of the Army team in the total points scored during the season. Until Saturday Oliphant had led among college players, but his total after Saturdays game was only 112 to Gilroy's 116.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
MORIARTY AN UMPIRE

Chicago, Nov. 27.-George Moriarty been signed as an umpire in the American league, Ban Johnson, presi- dent, announced today. Moriarty finished last season as manager of the Memphis club of the Southern league after starting the season as a candi- date for an infeld position on the Chicago American team.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
FOOTBALL RESULTS.

FOOTBALL RESULTS. Yale 6, Harvard 8.
 Army 15, Navy '.
 Pennsylvania 16, w. Va. Wesleyan 0.
 New York University 6, Co., lumbia 0.
 Mass. Aggies 6, Springfield Y. M c. A. 6.
 Rutgers 21, Dickinson 0. Haverford 10, Swarthmore z. Ohio State 23, Northwestern Georgetown 79, Bucknell 0. Washington and Jefferson Al, Chattanooga O. Holy Cross g, Worcester Tech 6. Minnesota 49, Chicago 0. Wisconsin o, Illinois 0. Purdue 0. Indiana 0. Lehigh 16, Lafayette, 0. Nebraska 34, Iowa IT. Notre Dame 46, Alma 0. St. Johns 6, Johns Hopkins 3. Fordham 6S, Gallaudet 0.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
SOD METZGER RE-ENGAGED

Washington, Pa, Nov. 27.-sol Metzger, present coach of the football team at Washington and Jefferson college, signed a contract yesterday to take charge of the team again next season. The terms were not made public.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-27
FOOTHAID CAPTAIN REELECTED

Chicago, Nov. 27-Captain Paddy DriscoI of the Northwestern Univer- sity football eleven has been re- elected to pilot the team in 1917, it was announced here last night.