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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
STAIf MEETING OF
 LIVESTOCK MEN.

Little Rock, Nov. 25.-It is an- nounced that the Arkansas livestock exhibition and sale will be held in Little Rock, February 6-8. It is al. ready attracting a great deal of at- tentlon among the farmers and live stock growers of the state. The sale Is beng promoted by Dr. R. M. Cow, state veterinarian, and the Livestock Growers Association, of which Dr. tow IS secretary. Arrangements have already been made for the exhibit of at least seVonty-fve head of short horn, Aberdecn-Angus and Hereford cattle, and there will also be num- her Of pure-Lred dairy animals on ex- hibition
 The purpose of this exhibit and sale,' says Dr. Cow, lis to give the Arkansas farmers who recognize the value of pure-Lred livestock a chance to tuy annals of the best blood straius at nome at reasonable prce Every effort is being made c have the best exhibit ever held in the state"
 In addition to the cattle, there will he number of purebred hogs on ex- hibit and for sale.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
POPE COUNTY PEOPLE
 INVITED 10 BANQUET
Ten Thousand Persons Will Be Guests of Russellville on Thanks
 giving Day.

Russellville, Nov 27.-Thirty-six head of prime beef cattle have been killed and fires will be started in the barbecue pits tonight, preparing eats for the 10000 people who are expect ed to be guests of the citizens of Rus sellville for Thanksgiving dinner. Or ders for 4,000 loaves of bread have been placed with local bakers and sev- eral wagon loads of sweet potatoes will be roasted in the pits beneath the cooking meat. A representative of the Pathe Film Company has arrang- ed to be here and make views of the event for his company.
 The Thanksgiving dinner is being given by the business and professional men and citizens of Russellville, and more than $2,000 has been made up to defray the expenses. The invitation Is extended to every person in Pope county and the Russellville band will start tomorrow on tour of the coun- ty, going into the highways and hedges and urging the people to come.
 The colored people are invited, and especial tables will be provided for them The dinner will be served on Jefferson street on a double row of tables extending three blocks through the business center of the town. It will be served buffet style and the menu will consist of barbecued meat, roast sweet potatoes, pickles, bread and coffee.
 A program of exercises appropriate to the occasion has been prepared, the principal feature of which will be an address by Congressman II. NJ. Jaco- way of the Fifth Arkansas district.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
PROPOSE NEW CODNTY,
 10 BE NAMED "fDFN'

Little Rock, Nov. 27-Thc Dallas county seat squa1ble, which has been before the legislature in different phases for a number of terms. finally ended hy second county seat being established is to break out in new place at the coming legislative scs- s.oa The new effort is to have a separate county created and Bearden wants to be the county seat. Prince ton recently won the second county seat in contest from Sparkmar. a re" ra.Imal town.
 Ih. eeaeaen a5.aee.es would talc g strip o1 north tauoas. s.ea off the west e.1 of Dallas and that part 4uasala cast af the river 2" ma, up the nev csm.v. Ae the ..ut Ia this proposed county is all fertile. lhe name or Eden is eoeees.-
 v for tae c9lar Y its boom does not die in infancy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
PRICES UNCHANGED.

No change was noted in the prices of cotton and cottonseed on the local market today the figures remaining 20 1-2 cents a pound for lint and $57 per ton for seed. In response to very strong cables, the New York market advanced this morning to about 10 points above the previous high rec ord for the season, but the advance was not maintained, and January con- tracts closed at net loss from Sat urday of about 15 points.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
MRS. T. F. FORREST.

Mrs. Lillian Forrest, wife of T. F.. Forrest, former county examiner of Faulkner county, died Wednesday at Colorado Springs, Colo, following a long illness from tuberculosis. The body was shipped to Conway, and taken to Vilonia, her former home, for burial. Mrs. Forrest was formerly Miss Lillian Downs. She is survived by several brothers and sisters.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
BANKS CLOSE THANKSGIVING.

On account of Thanksgiving, a legal holiday, the Bank of Conway, the Farmers State Bank and the Faulkner County Bank will remain closed Thursday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
TATUM- MOORE.

Miss Rena Tatum, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William Tatum of Quitman and Hugh Moore, son of the late Dr. Avery E. Moore and Mrs. Moore of Enders, were married Saturday after noon at o'clock by Rev. Williams. pastor of the Quitman Methodist church, at the parsonage. Mr. Moore formerly lived in Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
RURAL CARRIER EXAMS.

To fill the position of rural carrier at Vilonia, a civil service examina- ton will be held at Conway on Sat urday, January 13. The examination will be open only to male citizens who are actually domiciled in the territory ia postolfice in Faulkner county and who meet other requirements of the gov ernment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Pearl Cornett, 21, and Patsy Ack- lin, IS, Conway.
 Joe Mitchell, 27, and Mamie Coh- ems, 28, Conway
 Guy Sullivan, 22, and Eunice Col ins, 16, Cato.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
SHRINE CEREMONIAL.

The annual fall ceremonial session of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will be held Thurs day, Thanksgiving Day, at Al Amin temple, Little Rock. Among the Con.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
COMMITTEE TO MEET.

The executive committee of the Conway Commercial Club will hold a meeting tonight in the club rooms to consider questions of much impor- tance to Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27
w. 0. w. MEETS TONIGHT.

An important session of Conway Camp No. 35, Woodmen of the World, will be held tonight at 7:3O o'clock in the Woodmen hall, on Railroad ave- nue. All members are urged to at- tend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-27

way Shriners who expect to attend are Col. J. E. Little, Prof. w. o. Wilson, J. w. James, J. B. Greeson, F. D.. Hicks, L. B. Atkeison, J. H. Pence, R T. Johnson and William A. Wilson.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
RYNDAM STOPS A DAY
TO LET SURGEON WORK
Holland America Liner Ar.
rives With Belated We'd
ding Gift for President.

A belated wedding present for Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson arrived yesterday
on the Holland America liner Ryndam.
II was in charge Of j. Edward Kncoth,
an American who has been travelling In
Austria-Hungary. and II was concealed
In a sack OF papers and documents sent
BY the American Consul At Bucharest to
Secretary Of State Lansing.
The Ryndam was halted at Falmouth
while the British authorities took of
1000 sacks Of mail from Germany. Aus.
tr1a. Hungary. Bulgaria and Turkey
Another delay Of one day was caused
by an operation for appendicitis per.
formed In mldocean on Miss Willy Tach-
ner. a second cabin passenger. DR.
Homer q. Duncan. the ships urgeo
was assisted In the operation by DIT
John Ramsey, a dentist from Berlin, and
Miss Charlotte Wood. a raine nurse
from Buffalo. who were among the pas.
sengers. The weather was stormy a,
the time and the ship was stopped In
order TO avoid the tossing OF the waves
during the operation.
Thirty-nine passengers from the steer.
age were taken or at Quarantine and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
BALTIC BRINGS HERE
SS5,O00,oOO IN SPECIE
DR.. Philip Newton Says Car
Has 1000. 600 Men in
Field.

Among the passengers brought in yes
terday by the White star liner Baltic
from Liverpool was DR.. Philip Newton
Of Washington. d. c., who went ABROAD
At the beginning OF the war and Nolun-
teered his services to the Russian army
He returned wearing the uniform or a
brigad!er-general and the Cross Of ST
Anne. bestowed on him by the car.
Among the other passengers We're Mrs
Grant Dun. q. u. +. Leith, Reginald Nc
pougsll. :. W. Richardson, George C.,
Riggs and William +. Tams The Baltic
brought 3.ts2 bags of mai so2 parcels
ana s3j, O00, oO0 in specie, said tn be tn"
u, gest shipment ever brought to his
port.
Gen. Newton said that at the begin
mug Of Institutes he was attached %
Che Furty-seCond Regiment of the sixth
Army, and MAS with It during the re-
treat from Warsaw.
I'VE started that march with $4,000
men and officers he said. "only $500
survived il. The rest were killed.
wounded or captured, But Russia nov
II in a better position than ever. She
has lust drafted 5000. 900 men. bringing
her army in the field up to 1000, 900
men. and she has a well trained reserve
force of 1000, 900 more. Russia has
plenty OF ammunition from England
France, the United states and Japan.
Another Baltic passenger was Capt,
Norman u. Thwaite of the Fourth ORA
COON Guards, who anne to get n special
lists treatment for a Wound he received
Of Yprcs. Capt. Thwaite was a Teservist
and Joined his old regiment at The be-
ginning OF the war. At Yrres a bullet
struck him on the chin, turned and
buried itself in his neck. As he Was
being lifted out of the trarch "A shell
smashed II and it collapsed, hurytng the
In the accident he received
Internal injuries which cdi2ed him to
come here. His services won him the
military cross for valor. which was
pinned on him AZ Buckingham Palace
by King George. Since his injury he
has been training men AMI officers at
IOndun and salisbury Plain, and he said
the rush caused by the de rInd for new
men was SO great that he has personally
had 1000 officers and 10000 men under
his instruction,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
PRESIDENT AND BRIDE
AT HOTEL RECEPTION
MOuntainPerS Attend and One
of Youngsters Is Kissed by
Mrs. Wilson.

Hor STRINGS, Va. Jan president
Wilson and his bride met at q New
Years reception this afternoon the So
journers here and many mounta!neers.
who came afoot orion horseback to the
hotel. The mounta!Herrs got a particu-
larly cordial greeting, one OF the tow
headed youngsters winning the distinc-
ton of "A kiss from Mrs. Wilson.
The m~ountaineers led their wives and
children to the Presidential couple and
stammered their congratulations.
Among the visitors was Michael Dem
mis- O'Farreil. who lives twenty miles
down the valley. Mike is "A Republican.
but was glai to meet the President. he
said.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt did
not appear at the reception. Only "a part
of the Hartman party was In line.
The President received from Secre-
tary of state Lansing a telephone re-
port to-day on the sinking OF the liner
Persia. The Executive had planned to
return home Wednesday. January 5,
but II the situation develops seriously
he may shorten his visit.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
MAY SETTLE TITANIC SUITS.
Holders Of RI8.sOA,II2 Claims Ex'
pectcd 20 Take aa8A,OOO.

ssOsuetS u FsOs"VNss ts"s"a" ma
pectcd In Take ea8A.OOO.
In expectation Of a decision by United
States Judge Julius NJ. Mayer In the
White star Lines proceedings to limit
It's liability for the Titanic disaster. at
torneys for the line deposited S11e.bG5
with United States Commissioner OIL
christ yesterday. This sum represents
the value OF the wreckage recovered from
the steamship disaster. plus the pr sem
ger and freight moneys taken on the
fatal trip. with interest up to date.
Under the United States Admiralty
statutes the monetary responsibility Of
ship owners n computed on that basis
unless the ship In sunk with the knowi-
edge Of Its owners or through careless
ness.
II therefore Judge Mayer should hold
that the officers Of the Titanic took full
precautions In navigating the vessel and
that the owners took the proper mean
TO safeguard the lives Of the passengers
before the ship sailed tho $1is.525 will
be distributed pro rata among claimants
who have demanded reimbursement TO
the extent Of 1 6.S04.ii2 for loss of
life or property or personal injury.
There Is a strong possibility. however.
that the claimants. through their attor-
neys. may make the Judges decision un-
necessary by accepting the White Star
Lines offer Of Ss64.0o0 in settlement Of
their claims
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
SAYS AMERICANS HAVE
A CORNER ON RUBBER
London Paper Calls 1t a Sean.
dial That Mcnaccs Allied
Nations.

Special cable brspnfch 10 The srS.
IoNroN. Jan. . tSunday).-The Daily
Erprcss gives prominence to an article in
which III alleged that American merchants
have secured a corner on rubber. This
is a great scandal" the paper says.
"whicH requires the urgent attention OF
the Government
Rcmark!ng on the fact that the price
OF rubber has doubled within the year
the paper says that there Is very little
truth IN the rumor that a Amer
lean pool has cornerei the market to pile
NJ rubber for German use at the end OF
the war.
The whole business" says the ar
ticle. us an American rig and as Great
Britain and her allies are using 30 per
cent. of the rubber the rig Is against
them"
The paper urges the Government 10
fix "a maximum price OF two shillings
a pound on rubber. as at this price
rubber can be produced at a profit. and
10 discourage direct shipments Of rubber
to the United States by prohibiting Eng
fish ships from carrying II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
FIRE IN ~SKYSCRAPER.
blaze at 30 aud ~ Liberty street
Causes Two Alarms.

Fire broke out this morning about 2
O'clock In the twelve story building II
20 and 81 Liberty street between Mas
sau and Williams streets. running
through to Maiden lane.
The fire apparently started In the
elevator shaft and mushroomed at the
ffth floor, where it broke through 20
the street. Two alarms brought APP
uaratus IN plenty. The building was
occupied principally by nee
brokers. On the first floor is Summers
Il Harris, A water W. was used ef-
fectively TO carry the high pressure hose
lines 70 the burning floor level.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
Dr.. W. r.. Matthews hOsen ~
Acting Head Of Department

ALBANY, Jan. DIR. Willimr. +. Mat
thcws, Deputy Health Officer OF tn.
Port Of New York. was designated by
GOV. whitman to-day as acting head
OF the department, pending the appoint
ment Of DR.. O'Connell's successor. DR..
Matthews had been In charge Of the
office during DIR. O'Connells illness.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

sent to HOFFMAN Island suffering from
chicken pox.
Among the passengers wal Herman
Schoening of San Francisco, who said he
had gone to Germany In the interests OF
his firm to buy the secret Of the manu-
facture of aniline dyes. This secret he
said he mad with him and predicted that
in n short while tho United states will
be Independent Of the foreign market
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-17
Standing of Organizations
DISTRICT NO. l.

=>'~~ DISTRICT MOI.
a of
Complete Motion
Organization Campaign Manager Votes.
Campbesown Schools Prof Cobentz $50
EdoradO School. Prof Hocomb 2O7,8OO
X of P, New Madison. Harry Hartman 191,50O
Pythian Sisters New Kessler 24,5OO
williamsburg School Prof Harley 10000
DISTRICT No.
Franklin Webster
North of these.
Complete Photograph and
b
Webster High School Prof Grouse $4,000
Red Men, Fountain City, Geo Rupe 2O125O
Whitewater School Prof Ranck 21O5O0
Williamsburg School Prof. Cloyd 100000
Bethel School Mabel Sourbeer. 1928O0
Odd Fellows Lynn p. M. Taylor 19055O
DISTRICT NOS.
the North and West of these.
Commissions will
Hagerstown Progressive Club Mrs A. Jones. 2O795O
Economy Schools M Arson Lindsey. 2O345O
East School, Jeff. Twp Prof Daughery. 1259O0
DISTRICT NO.
West and South of these.
Jacksonburg School Prof. Myers 19415O
Milton Booster Club Kate Hoshour
Willing Workers Society,
East Germantown Mrs Henry Bertsch
Odd Fellows, Dublin Perry Wilson 1000
Moose, Cambridge City Eric Locke .186,6OO
East Germantown School Grace Kirby 19625O
Christian Church. Cambridge Leon Allison $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
OPEN SEASON TO
HUNT Wild DUCKS
Illinois SpOrtsmen Can Start Shooting
Tomorrow. the Privilege to Con-
time Till March 81.

According to statement made by
E. E. McDole, deputy game and fish
warden, hunters in this state may start
shooting wild ducks tomorrow, and
the open season will continue until
March 81. when the birds will again
be protected under the state laws.
According to the annual report of
the last fiscal year, July /, 1914, to
July /, 1915. the game and fish COM
mission of Illinois is self-sustaining
for the first time. showing a balance
of over $4,000 on hand. Rock Island
country, which is in district No. 2,
made splendid showing, ranking we'll
up with the leading counties in the
state. Approximately 2,527 resident
hunting licenses and nine nonresident
hunting licenses were sold here during
the last fiscal year, netting $2,0S3.02
District No. 2. which includes this
county. recorded 134 arrests, the fines
totaling $2,222.65, and justice costs
1910, making the grand total
S2,610.65. And this showing was made
in spite of several epidemics of the
hoof and mouth disease in several of
the counties in this district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
SKI JUMPERS IN
MEETING At CARY
Heavy Snow Peyents New Marks in
Trials at Illinois Slide Before
Crowd of 5000.

Chicago, Feb. 14-There was plenty
of snow. loads of sunshine, mild wealth
er, 5000 ski bugs, three-quarters of
them from Chicago, close to fifty rid
ers and plenty of ice. Even with these
conditions for which the hoppers had
been praying over a week, neither
Ragnar Omtvedt, winner of the pro-
fessional class nor Krist Jellum, ANA
teur leader, was able to soar to a new
record at the annual ski tournament
of the Morse association, which was
staged at Cary, H., yesterday. Two
hundred and eighty-five markers gave
Omtvedt his first place.
Although Omtdevdt cleaned up in
the point table, Henry Hall, national
ski champion, took the honors for the
longest jump with a hop of 131 feet.
Lars Haugen of Chippewa Falls had
two leaps Of 135 feet on his card. but
80 points were deducted in each case
because he was unable To keep upon
his feet. Omtvedt's best Jump of the
day was for 128 feet.
Einar Jensen of Chicago turned out
a Jump OF 122 feet in the amateur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
KID WILLIAMS WEBS
A BALTIMORE MISS

Baltimore. Md, Feb. 14.--kid Will
liams. bantamweight champion, has
signed another contract, This time
without the knowledge of Manager
Sammy Harris. The bantam king has
entered the bonds of matrimony with
a Baltimore girl. Nothing would tempt
Williams to divulge his wife's maiden
name. The first inkling Harris received
of his proteges latest move was In a
telegram just before his fight with
Pete Herman in New Orleans last
Monday wishing the best of luck and
signed Vita
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
STRAYER SHOOTS
HIGH IN SINGLES
Local Bowler Rolls Way TO Top in Tri.
State Bowling Tourney at Is
land City Alley.
FITzGIBBONS is LEADING TEAM
Meet Is Opened Officially Saturday
Night by Mayor McC0nochie, Who
Throws the First Ball.
tBY TEN STRIkE).

W. A. Strayer Of the NJ. & S. team
in the Merchants league rolled into
first place in the singles in the tri-
state bowling tournament on the late
shift at the Island City alleys yester-
day afternoon with score of $40. This
count will no doubt stand the brunt Of
the attacks for a week at least. Stray
err started rather discouragingly with
ISS count. but he came back with 206
and ended strong with 246 count. E.
Churchill OF Moline shot into second
place in the singles with 5S3 and Jim
Normoyle landed third with 535.
George Nuessli and Shafer rolled
their way to the top in the doubles.
totaling 1043. but this mark is not
expected to stand long. Normoyle and
Finkelstein finished second in this
event with 1908.
The Fitzgibbons five of Moline rolled
into first place in the team event with
1853 count. The Plow boys started
badly in the final game, securing only
1877. II. E Erickson's 259 count was
high and Pa" Churchill shot 220 in
his second game.
The Flynn Mercantile quintet rolled
into second place on the afternoon
shift with 1856. Flynn's men started
and ended we'll and had they secured
any kind of a count in their second
game they would have finished well up
in the money.
The big pin meet was formally open
ed Saturday evening when Mayor Will
liam McConochie shot the first ball
down the alley The mayor was ip
troduced by Carl Ed. who made a few
remarks explaining the nature of the
tournament. The mayor responded by
stating that the only bowling expe-
rience he had had in his long and va
ried career was at the other end of the
alleys. about IS years ago, setting EN-
up" for the magnificent sum of %
cents day.
Geiger's LuXemburgers and Tighe's
Colts were the first two teams 70 take
the floor The appearance Of the Lux
emburgers marked one Of the novel
features OF the tourney. as Geiger's
men roll al the old German style-that
Of throwing the ball with two hands
and ignoring the finger holes. The
Luxemburgers totaled 1864, which is
an excellent score, considering the
style used in delivering the ball. Max
Feinberg was high with 16S.
Tighe's Colts were unable to get
started in three games. finishing with
a total of 1852 All of the men on the
team suffered from splits and Mcneil
was most unfortunate in this respect
Wagner led the team with 542 and
Hamlet was second.
Entries for the tournament are COM
ing in fast, and although the first week
schedule will not be completely filled
up. big finish is looked for in the sec
ond week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
JUSTICE SIGNS UP
UMPIRE FOR SEASON

Des Moines. Iowa. Feb. IA. - Pete
WEIGH, one of the best football ends
ever turned out at East High, and a
member of the Drake squad for three
seasons, will ofiiciate in the Central as
ISOLATION baseball league this coming
season. was the announcement made
by Tom Fairweather, secretary of the
Des Moines baseball club.
The contract mailed by President
Justice of the Central association ar
rived at Fairweather's office.
LOUIS vessel, last year an umpire
IN the City league. will work in the
Central league this season IL dope runs
true TO form.
Vessel umpired many semi-pro
games in the state last year and made
a big hit with his work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14

class, but as he hit the bottom of the
hill he allowed his paws to touch the
ground. This erased the mark from
the books and Gilbert Hagene, the only
Mount Horeb, Wis, man entered, was
placed on top with 100 feet.
Lars Haugen and Fred Bruun were
the riders who trailed Omtvedt in the
professional class, while Gilbert Hag-
ranked second, third and fourth, re-
spectlvely, with the Simon pures."
Henry Hall gave Ragnar the closest
rub, but Lars Haugen was really the
boy who looked like the winner until
he failed on his final trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
CITY BALL MOGULS
TO HOLD A MEETING

l.. Weise, treasurer of the Rock Is
land City Baseball league, announced
today that meeting of the officers
would be held Wednesday night at s
o'clock at the Rock Island house for
the purpose of closing up the business
lor 1919 and to discuss the possibility
OF reorganizing for the coming season.
This amateur league was formed last
year with six teams from the local
factories, playing each Saturday after
noon. The Plow company nine won
the pennant. 1t is likely the league
will be continued next season, in spite
of the fact that Rock Island is TO have
professional ball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
GOLF CLUB HOUSE TO
BE CLOSED 6 WEEKS

According to announcement made
today by J. c. Gemmer, steward, the
Rock Island Arsenal Golf club quar-
tiers will be closed tomorrow and will
not be opened until April J. The house
Is to be repaired and redecorated
throughout and placed in shape for the
opening of the golf season. The work
OF overhauling the golf course will be
started as soon as the weather permits.