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The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES


 We miss Lois, Gladys and Maxine Crow from our number this week. They have moved to the country.
 On Monday of this week, we en- rolled five new pupils. They are: Wlnlfred, Neoma and Dorothy Yates, of Illinois, Ebert Stephens and Mil dred Hope. John Durham returned.
 George and Allen McCarroll, who have been with us for few months, last week returned to Van Buren.
 We are glad to note such excellent work being done by the girls of the domestic science department. Re- gently each has prepared and served meal in her own home.
 Supt. Womack is in Kansas City this week attending the Department of Superintendence of the N. E. A. He will return Thursday. While he is away MT. Short is in general charge.
 We are sorry that Miss Mary Ham, ilton is not yet able to be at her work. We are fortunate to secure the services of Mrs. Louis Moore, whom we find a very efficient helper in time of need.
 We had very pleasant surprise at chapel on Thursday, the 22nd. All the school assembled in chapel as usual on the days for general chapel. After the usual preliminaries, and some patriotic songs, the superin- tendent announced that Miss Wilson of room 12 would tell us the story of "Old Glory" Miss Wilson was called to the stage and stood in front of a large American flag and told of the occasion when our flag was first called "Old Glory" The story was we'll told and highly appreciated. Many of us never knew before why our flag was named "Old Glory"
 Lloyd Anderson, from room six, is missing few days on account of sickness. We hope that he may be able to return soon.
 Minnie Ethridge leaves for an ex- tended visit to Atkins and Oklahoma.
 We sympathize with Edith Hick- man, one of our former pupils, who recently went to Little Rock for an operation. From there she went to Bonneville Sanitarium.
 The domestic science girls of the high school will have a display of their work in Deals window on Fri day and Saturday. Home made cakes will be on sale Saturday for 35 cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
COSTLY TYPE OF ROAD
 IS NOT TO BE SOUGHT

Washington, Feb. 27.-The sec retary of agriculture has given out a statement to refute the report that states desiring to obtain money for roads under the federal aid act, which appropriates $85,OO0,OOO, must build only expensive roads, and to make 1t clear that no particular kind of material will be required or favor ed by the department of agriculture to the detriment of other materials.
 There is not the slightest truth in such a report" said Secretary Houston. "This department, which is charged with the administration of the federal road act, has placed ab- solutely no restrictions, either di- rect or implied, upon the kinds of highways to be constructed. States may submit for approval any kind of road, even an earth road, and approv- Ial will be given if the construction be substantial in character, suitable for the needs and meets the terms ot the federal act. To give state legis- lators and highway officials the i'm.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
Where All Places Meet.

The giant log hotel at Glacier Park has Indian tepees, Alaskan totem poles, Japanese lanterns, Turkish baths, and an Alpine-clad set of wait- resses. A solitary Jap with ram- shackle 'rickshaw meets the trains. The hotel is like the railway, for it is as international as the meat sauce I had in Spokane, which is called Inter- national because, with spoonful of that on the tongue of man, no one nation can hold him. Without leav- ing the train one can go to Inverness or Ayr, Carlisle or Riga. Devils Lake is near Church's Ferry, and from Karlsruhe to Genoa is only 19 miles. Calais and Glasgow, Madras and Zurich are all possible in a few hours, and stop at Havre (pro- nounced Have'er) is made on the way to Bombay. Bremen and Hamburg are vis-a-vis, but it seems discordant soon after to slide into Norfolk. Con- centration is the keynote all along the line. A single day at Glacier Is the experience of a lifetime.-The Christian Herald.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27

of this marvellous power by consult Ing Mime. KIRON, the master mind and high priestess of the occult world. Her readings are guides to. success, health, wealth and happi. ness, giving you warnings of trou- ble ahead and foretellng the most favorable periods for your prospec- tive enterprises. She reveals to you knowledge of your true self. show ing you your individual adaptions. With the aid of the information gained from her you can marshal your every effort upon the correct object thus doing away with the loss-. es incident upon dilatoriness and misapplied effort. Her readings and advice assist to harmonious and suit. able marriage. In fact, through the advice and knowledge gained bv a careful and scientific reading, through the mingled sciences of
 palmistry and clairvoyancy, you may, nay you will, be able to make your life the complete success which nature intended it should be-.
 Madame KIRON is giving all an opportunity to consul her for the, nominal sum of 50 cents. All busi-
 ness treated in sacred confidence.
 Office hours 10 a. m. to 9 D. m.. daily. Remember that she is located at 3O1 North Railroad avenue. Con way, Arkansas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
What Monarehs Like to Eat.

Good old roast beef is the most Ia vorite dish of the queen of Holland, She is also partial to mutton. The czar of Russia has great fondness for all kinds of fish, especially codfish, sea. oned with oil, pepper and garlic. He once remarked to a late president of France that he could feat codlings twice day"
 The kings of Italy and Spain both have weaknesses for sweets, such as whipped cream, chocolate and tarts, King Victor Emmanuel is also fond of the Italian national dish, called polen- ta. This is kind of meal porridge, The late pope considered polenta to be his favorite dish. He was an exceed ingly plain eater. The remarkably aged emperor of Austria has a craving for the peculiar dish of calves tongues in red wine. The German emperor is exceptionally susceptible to the temp. tation of well-buttered toast.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
Giqantic Coalship.

The largest coalship in the world the Milazzo-recently docked in New York. She was designed by an Italian, Capt. Emilio Menada. who has earned reputation for himself as an inven- tor of transporting machinery. The Milazzo can hold 14,0OO long tons of coal and 4.5OO tons of oil. She is a veritable storehouse of intricate ma. chinery. Coal cars run on tracks in her vast interior.-Popular Science Monthly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
She Is a Woman
 of Strange Powers
Mme kiron the Great Cairvoyant Continues to A.tonh the People of Conway by the Ease and Accuracy With Which She is Enabled to Read Their Past
 Present and Future

The faculty that the madam dis plays in accomplishing through her own nichols, that which seems inn possible to others, has been the talk of the town for the past week, and many who have heretofore been skeptical regarding clairvoyancy have gone to Mime. KIRON to test her merits and all seem convinced that there is more to it than is ordinarily supposed.
 For instance, she unhesitatingly and accurately tells each caller the past, present and future, and in such a convincing way as to leave no room for doubt. No other clairvoyant who has ever visited this city can lay claim to as many successful readings and there are many of our best citi- zens who can vouch for such claims Those who have heretofore maintain ed that there is nothing in clairvoy- ,ancy are ready to acknowledge their mistake and now put the same con, .fdence in what she tells them in re- gard to the future that they have been compelled to show for her readings in what has passed.
 If you are not fully satisfied with your present conditions or circum stances; if you long for greater sue. cess, or money; if you are not able te influence others to the extent you desire, you are advised to learn more
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
RIGHT TO SOIL OF BRITAIN
InItla<lve of Duke Of Sutherland May Be Followed by Other Large :
 Landowners.

The titles of the British nobility to their great landed estates rest largely upon military service performed by their ancestors. Such a title always has been good in England, and will be better now that one of the greatest land-owning nobles in the kingdom has attested his belief that British sol diers now fighting for their country are winning an equal claim to share of the land, tho Kansas City Star ob- serves.
 The duke of Sutherland owns 1,35S,- 600 acres of the soil of England. Per- sonally he did not win any of it by the sword, but his ancestors helped their sovereigns subdue Scotland and his house has not wanted for elbow room since. The duke has now con- veyed back to the government the ab- solute title of 12lOOO acres of this land and has stipulated that it shall be cut up into small farms and bestowed upon British soldiers and sailors after the war. The duke evidently takes the view that their right to it is just as good as was that of his ancestors, who won 1t by the same means.
 Here is perhaps solution of the land problem in England. Back in the days of the Henrys and the Edwards man who stood near to the king and was brisk with the sword could easily win for himself good landed estate. Having won 1t, he hastened to fence 1t in and put up signs warning less fortunate persons off. The result is that England is pretty well fenced in today-and Englishmen pretty we'll fenced out. But after the war, when couple of million Englishmen come home, having performed exactly the same service that the ancestors of the owners of the fenced-in land per- formed, why should there not be the same recognition of such service? In. deed, when Mir. Tennant, secretary for Scotland, announced the dukes pur. pose in the house of commons a mem- Der asked the right honorable gentle man if heNcould get other landlords to follow the dukes example. To which MT. Tannant replied that he then and there extended hearty invitation to other landlords to do likewise. Clear, hear.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
NEEDS CREEK.

There is not so much sickness in this community at present
 Bert Woodruff and Starling John- ston are convalescing from a spell of pneumonia. Several of the young people at tended the play at Greenbrier Sat urday night and reported nice time. Several people from Bailey's Chapel, Holland and Greenbrier at- tended the exhibition at this place Friday night.
 Our teachers have returned to their homes. We were sorry to see the school close, but they will teach for us in the summer.
 Misses Thelma Sherer and Ruby Cowan, Ronnie Brannon and Levi Tyler attended singing at Spring Hill Sunday.
 L. V. Sherrer and Miss Cora Glover went to Naylor Sunday.
 w. I. Kidd and J. A. Glover went to Conway Saturday.
 J. J. Lowery and sons went to Conway in their car Saturday.
 The writer attended singing at Spring Hill and they have an invi- tation to come to Needs Creek next Sunday evening to singing. Every body come and let's have good singing.
 Mrs. Bonnie Lowery is sick at this writing.
 Eabry,orxy O7
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
DIVORCE SUIT FILED.

Jesse Sumler has filed suit in chancery court for divorce from
 Ozella Sumler, alleging cruel treat
 ment and other grounds.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27

~. r,mal A successIui sneer .A.'''s IaIm o .alaaAe hu the clOck
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27

of xylol and cedar oil. They became beautifully transparent. The vascular system stood out distinctly, and in many fine photographs has seemed to be always the same for any one kind of fruit, regardless of the place of growth, but his differed much in the different varieties. The structural diff. ferences are very striking in both the flesh and the core of the fruits that were brought under observation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
To Classify Fruits.

The internal structure of fruits is likely to give a useful means of classi- flying the various kinds, and may prove of value in showing the relationship of varieties. In his novel experiments, Prof. E. J. Kraus of the Oregon Agri- cultural Sse1,'ege, has cut thin sections from the center of mature specimens of various apples and pears. The sec tions were first dehydrated with alco- hoL and were then soaked in a mixture
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27

Jules Falk, famous violinist, will appear tonight at Central College under the auspices of the junior class of Hendrix College and the senior class of Central College. MT. Falk appeared in Conway last year, and his recital was declared to have been one of the best ever given here. He will be accompanied by Malcolm Maynier, pianist.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27
flows This |?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for are ease Of Catarrh that cannot oe cured by .1ally Catarrn Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY d co. Toledo O. We. the undersigned, have known +. J. Cheney for the last l5 years and believe him perfectly hon. orable In all business transactions and fnan cialy able to carry out any obligations made ty his firm.
 NATIONAL BANK COMMERCE.
 Toledo, Ohio. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 75 cents pes bottle. Sold by all Druggists Tax lIalls Fs mily Pills for const,pation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-27

pression that this department favors only costly types of roads or dis eliminates in favor of any particu- lar material results not only in spreading isunderformation but in placing barriers in the way of states which wish to avail themselves of federal aid in road construction"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

t. assume that want sugar locked away in
a safe with my name on it, while hundreds
If families are unable to buy it at any price p
And as | glanced through the card a secoad
time its tone offended me even more than
its immoral content: TO show you our ap-
probation In a small way Our valued
customers Have been taken care Of In
thinking of you tonight Are studying your
interests That reiterated note Of fawning
altruism-it was sickening. And through
sheer contrast there leaped to my lips those
ringing words Of Walt Whitman's:
"T speak the password primeval-I give
the sign of democracy;
BY God, | will accept nothing which al,
cannot have their counterpart of on the
same terms
"'As if 1t harm'd me, giving others the
same chances and rights as myself-As
if il were not indispensable to my own
rights that others possess the same
"But, alas. The man whom in imagination
was addressing, for all his appreciation
III other directions, would hardly appreciate
Walt Whitman. Indeed, he would probably
he at loss so much as TO understand the
fnger that his thoughtful offer had engen-
6ered. And reverting from a mood that had
come dangerously near TO seif-righteousness.
] chastened myself with the reflection that
the man whom had been mentally revling
v ould in private life probably be just a.
ready TO share his last pound Of sugar with
me as ! would mine with him. How could
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

TIME SUGAR famine is still in OPP
Grafton. Many sugar bowl has
been in condition similar to that
of Mother Hubbards cupboard for weeks.
Most housewives have had experiences of
their own at the grocery store-drab,
grim experiences, with, however the &C.
casional fringe of light. Harold Goddard,
in "The New Republic" describes in this
way some Of his own sugar sensations:
"A few mornings ago ] took out OF the mail
the following card from large grocery frr
with which | have done some trading:
APPRECIATION
We are glad to have had the opportunity
recently TO show you our appreciation in
small way. You have realized, Of course,
that all Of our valued customers have
= been taken care OF on sugar and ut no ad-
vance in price, while hundreds. Of fami-
lies have been unable TO buy IL at any
price. In thinking Of you tonight We
put a little away In the safe with your
name on II. so you need feel no anxiety
during the sugar famine.
We want you 70 feel that we are study
ing your Interests In every possible way.
Sincerely, -- ----------
IAN innocent little document. Yet when
pet IL down my blood was boiling. who n .
you, you Internal scoundrelT felt like say
ing 20 the author OF IL, II only I could hav,
got holGof him at the moment; who are you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

old girls offences? She would speak Russian
when ordered to speak French, or she would
sulk and pout when told to be nice to her
brother and sister, or, perhaps later, she
might refuse to learn her grammar lesson,
which she hated Her mother would sermon
ize her till Katyas little heart 'softened like
butter and the tears streamed down her
cheeks. She would 90 to bed full Of good
resolutions, but when the next day came again
4, he would speak Russian when hidden to
speak French.
From earliest childhood she was wildly
impressed by the sharp contrast between the
condition of her fathers hundreds of serfs
and that of her own family. Sometimes she
would seize a little peasant boy by the hand
and hurry him into her beautiful home, lead
ing him through the exquisitely furnished
rooms till she found her mother, sitting in
the parlor, reading or knitting. Then she
would beg her mother to look at the poor
little fellow, whose legs were so skinny, his
stomach so big, his face so dirty and hollow,
and his clothing nothing but rags. To her
mother this seemed natural. The unnatural
thing was for a rich little girl to drag dirty
peasant child into her mothers parlor.
"Her mother had taught her to be kind and
courteous TO the servants, and she loved to
pass her time with them: but whenever her
mother found her among them she drew her
away, saying, 'Katya, this is no place for you
"She wrote in after years: we lived in a
large house, richly decorated and handsomely
furnished surrounded by beautiful parks and
gardens. It was always open TO receive visits
from other families Of the nobility, who were
scattered about the district where we lived,
and to guests from other parts of the en-
pire, especially during the great fetes which
were given several times year
"'But the life of the manor house was not
the only one to attract the attention of
child with vivid imagination, warm heart and
active mind. Scattered about my fathers es-
tate, as about every other landed proprie.
tors dwelling were so-called villages, long
streets of miserable huts, where lived great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Cadorna's Successor

GENERAL ARMANDO DIAZ, who re-
" places General Cadorna as COM
mander in chief of the Italian armies, is
comparatively little known outside OF
military circles, though he has had dis
tinguished career.
Rated as one Of the ablest Italian mill
tary leaders, for years he was connected
with the General Staff. AS a colonel he
served in the Libyan war, whose plan OF
campaign was largely of his own devising,
and was severely wounded.
He is a Neapolitan, fifty-six years old.
He was educated at the military college at
Naples and at the celebrated military
academy at Turin. He laid the founda-
ton of his reputation in the Abyssinian
campaign. After the Libyan war service
he was promoted to the command OF the
23d Army Corps on the Isonzo, following
brilliant successes achieved in his leader
ship of division operating on the Carso.
ITO his solid talent as an organizer"
says an Italian dispatch, sis joined great
personal pride and volcanic energy. Diaz
abhors lame excuses, is intolerant of petty
personal squabbles, and hence is not only
loved, but also feared by his men,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

the voice of Socialists" constitutes the
latest effort of the authorities to suppress
the alleged seditious utterances of "The
Masses"
The magazine was barred from the
mails last summer for anti-conscription
preachings. Less than a month ago Mr..
Eastman, in an application to Postmaster
Burleson for the restoration of its mail
privileges, stated that the magazine was
perfectly willing to abide by the regula-
tons recently laid down." continuing:
at has no intention of publishing, and will
refrain from publishing amy matter intended
to interfere with the operation or success OF
the military or naval forces of the United
States, or to promote the success Of its enc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
The Sugar Shortage in the Light of Human Document

rlied the one who had superintendent the
division, cheerfully, probably there1l be
some more tomorrow" The reporter OF the
scene had the curiosity to step into the store
and inquire whether there was q likelihood
of more sugar tomorrow. at looks extreme
" doubtful Just at present" said the clerk.
Evidently that little girl had too trustfui
a disposition. She had an excess Of faith
and deficiency Of prudence. And yet, some
how. those last words Of hers, oh, probably
there1l be some more tomorrow echoed in
ny mind until they called up mot by con-
trast this time) one of the hardest and moss
paradoxical sentences into which human
words were ever cast: Take therefore no
thought for the morrow; for the morrow
rhdl take thought for the things Of itself
and ! went and got my Bible and read the
whole of the familiar passage in which W"
ere urged to take no thought, saying, What
shall we eat? or. What shall we drink! OF.
Wherewithal shall We be clothed! For after
FL these things do the Gentiles seek The
child is the best philosopher. Is il possible
that that little girls casual remark. taken
with her conduct, throws some light on that
Tcrplexing passage, making Of il something
more than the insane apotheosis Of improvi-
Gence that on the surface II appears to be-
Does IL contain Il hint Of how our society
has got to be made over, II life, as distin-
guished from mere living. is to be possible
for the masses Of mankind! However that
may be, Of one thing am certain. That card
IRON my grocer and that child the city
cgrbstone are the poles OF the world"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

know. indeed, that on the battle field he might
not prove a second Sidney? Only, just now,
he happened TO be, not on the battlefield or
even in private life, but in the grocery bust
ness; and his card accordingly was not an
example of individual avarice or depravity,
Tut revelation rather of the serene uncon-
sc;ousness of the commercial mind OF the
reaning of democracy. And particularly
Illuminating one, too, think.
an fact, if to put much into little be a
sign of literary art, the author Of that card
deserves to rank. after his fashion, with Walt
Whitman II Whitman's lines call US like a
buglc into the future, this unknown authors
lines sum up with epic comprehensiveness
the present. Into them is packed the whole
philosophy of the captalistic age that IS
Easing; the doctrine Of special privilege Of
having a friend at court, of getting in on the
ground floor, of having the necessary sugar
locked away in the safe so that those on
the inside may be taken care Of and need
Feel no anxiety during the 'famine'-for
which small favors the valued customer pays
the usual price
There, imprisoned in n hundred words, 10
the spirit which for two centuries has been
turning business into proftcering. politics
into corruption, international relations into
imperialism and intrigue. That spirit,
whether Mt n council Of war in Potsdam or in
. grocery store in Philadelphia, is the etern u
foe of democracy. ..
"A day or two after receiving word that |
was to lose no sleep over my sugar bowl, ran
on the following item in my paper: