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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24

speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having regard to the traffic and the use of the way, or so as to endanger the life or limb or iniure the property of any person.
 Section 8. Every motor vehicle shall carry during the period from sunset to one hour before sunrise, at last two lighted lamps, showing White lights, visible at least two hundred feet in the direction toward which each motor vehicle is proceed ing, and shall exhibit at least one lighted lamp, which shall be so situ- ated as to throw red light, visible m the reverse direction. The lens of the two front lights of each motor vehicle shall be so dimmed or frosted that the glare from the lights will not obscure the vision of the driver ot another vehicle coming in the op- posite direction.
 Section 4. That all persons run ming the engine of any motor vehicle while standing still or operating motor vehicles on the streets in the corporate limits of the City of Con- way, Arkansas, shall provide and use muffiers on said vehicles so as to deaden the sound of the exhaust from said engine.
 Section 5. No one shall be allowed 1 to use more than twelve inches of any pavement outside the fire limits for parking purposes, and no vehicle shall be parked nearer than thirty feet of any fire plug in the corporate limits of the city of Conway, Arkan- sas.
 Section 6. Spot lights of any de- scrlptlon on any vehicle operated within the corporate limits of the City of Conway, Arkansas, are here by prohibited.
 Section z. Any person, firm or cor poration violating any of the provis- ions of any of the above sections shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than one dollar nor more than twenty-five dollars.
 Section 8. That all Ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict here with are hereby repealed, and this | Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Or dinance shal be in full force and eff feet from and after it's passage and publication.
 State of Arkansas, County of Faulkner We, w. D. Cole, Mayor, and Geo. Shaw, Jr., Recorder, respectively, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing. Ordinance was duly passed by the City Council of the City of Conway, Arkansas, at an adjourned meeting of said Council held in the City of Conway on the 20th day of June, 1921.
 w. D. Cole, Mayor. Geo. Shaw, Jr., Recorder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24
C0NFERFFS AGREE
 ON NAVY MEASURE
(By the Associated Press)

Washington, June 24.-The bill car rying appropriations of 7,OO0,OOO and authorizing a personnel of 6O0,000 men for the navy was agreed upon late yesterday by the house and sen- ate conferees. It is a compromise between the senate bill, carrying $4S6, 6,0O0,000 in appropriations, and the house bill, which fixed the sum at $396, 6,00O,000.
 As drafted by the conferees, the bill now goes to the house for approv- al and then to the senate, if adopted by the house.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24
SUNNY GAP.

We are having real hot weather.
 Some people around here are lay ing by corn. There is lots of cotton to chop yet.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Southerland were out Sunday showing their new baby.
 Canning berries is the most imror- tapt work with the women folks now.
 Let's all go to the all-day singing next Sunday at New Liberty.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24

One 1920 Ford Good Condition-Good Tires Will Sell Cheap Two 1918 Chevrolets Bust Overhauled, Good Condi-
 tion.
 $25O Each
 for quick sale.
 One 85-4 Overland in first-class condition, just re- painted-For Quick Sale
 $375.00
 One 1918 Chevrolet > Good Runner. For quick sal
 $175 y If you even dream you are in. terested in a good used car come to see us. We will sell you one so cheap you can't help but buy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24
ORDINANCE NUMBER ALA.

An Ordinance to be entitled, "An Ordinance to Require Dealers in Ice to Weigh the Quantity Sold at the Place of Delivery"
 Be 1t ordained by the City Council of the City of Conway, Arkansas:
 Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation here after to sell or barter ice in any quan- tlty in the corporate limits of the City of Conway, Arkansas, until they have first weighed the same at the place ot delivery upon standard scales.
 Section ?. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation sell ing or bartering ice in the corporate limits of the City of Conway, Arkan- sas, to charge or collect for a great CT quantity of ice than the quantity actually delivered.
 Section 3. Any person, firm or cor poration violating any of the pro- visions of Sections One or Two of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than five dollars nor more than twenty-five dollars.
 Section A. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after it's passage and publication.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24
State of Arkansas, County of Faulkner

State of Arkansas, County of Faulkner. We, W. D. Cole, Mayor, and Geo. Shaw, Jr., Recorder, respectively, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance was duly passed by the City Council of Conway, Ar kansas, at an adjourned meeting of said council held in the City of Con- way on the 20th day of June, 1921.
 w. D. Cole, Mayor
 Geo. Shaw, Jr., Recorder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24
HARDING IS HOST
 TO WEST BANKERS
(By the Associated press)

Washington, June 24-Problems affecting railroads and agriculture are said to have occupied President Hard ing and western bankers at their din- ner at the white house last night. No formal statement in regard to the dinner was made.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclu- sively entitled to the use for repub- lication of all news dispatches cred ited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper, and also the local news published herein. All rights of republication of special dispatch es herein are also reserved.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-24
TROOP TRAIN HITS
 BOMB; THREE DEAD
fBy the Associated Press)

I
 Belfast, June 24.-Land mines SUD- posed planted by Sim Feiners today wrecked troop train between Belfast and Dublin, killing two soldiers and one of the train guards. Many sold iers were injured. Explosion of the land mines completely wrecked the train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Contributed by M. L, w.

My Beloved Wife-Forgive me, for
give me, before we leave each other for
eve in this world.
Dearest wife. my one great hope and
desire is to meet and ask your forgive
ness of the way ] treated you. Yes. my
only joy was when l was going around
with other women. but now abandoned
by them all. Yes, dearie, every roman
l ever wen with has abandoned me and
/ am now left alone mostly all day and
night to think of the past. Tonight in
a small room in a country hotel ! sit
and think of the mean and loathsome
way in which ! treated you; yes, dearie,
you. who was ready to forgive me at
any time.
The time has come, sweetheart, and l
want your forgiveness. Do you think.
dearie. we could start life over together
in a loving and happy manner? If so
let me know at once. Your devoted
husband, JAMES.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

A gentle tap came on her bedroom
door the afternoon following her disoov-
cry.
"Daisy?"
Eyes, Miss Kelly"
my patient in No. 6 wishes to speak
to YOU"
Never was there a happier couple than
John and Daisy as they chstted, laughed,
yes, and wen cried together. Suddenly
John coughed. will you get me a glass
of water, Daisyl" As quick as 4 fash
she was off. When she returned John
was in a sitting posture. with a daisy in
each hand.
"Now, before ! drink, wen play this
little game" he said, passing her a daisy.
when / say three we'll begin. Onel
twol threel You love me, you love me
not-you love me, you love me not"
they went on in quiet tones. but this
time Fate had designed a better ending.
you love me"
Putting his arms about her, John whis-
pered in her ear, You do love me, don't
you dear?"
THE Eyes" was scarcely audible.
Then you were wrong. after all,
cause daisies will tell"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Contributed by l.. A.. X.

Dearest One-If / should be asked
which / would rather have, all the
money in the world or. your love. l
should not hesitate a moment dear l
should choose you just as you are, for
you fill my heart and satisfy me.
! often wonder why / love you so
much, for | am sure my love for you is
no ordinary feeling.
First, / love you because you are my
ideal of all that is good and true. Next
! love you because you interest me, and
you are hungry to belong to someone.
also love you for what you repre-
sent; for that always appealed to me.
And. dear one, a woman loves in pro-
portion to her capacity for suffering,
and we both suffered
How | wish | could see you againl
How do you accoun for this dear?
Every night | am awakened suddenly.
1t seems as if someone kissed me light
ly on the forehead. / lie awake a few
minutes and think of you. and although
/ miss you SO much / do not feel sad,
for you seem sonear to me always. My
heart feels warm, glad and happy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
4 An Important Engagement

banged a ~thunderous finish to this OUT
burst For a moment Bob stood dazed,
then started to follow her, but realizing
the hnality of the banged door, he reach
ed for his hat and coat and went home.
Many weeks passed, and n after
noon found Bob in the office Of Frank
Sears, Alice's big, jolly brother, and one
of Bob's club friends. He wa lonely.
but his pride kept him from mentioning
the misunderstanding with Alice, and
Frank ncver once referred to it
The phone rang. and Frank answered.
In a moment Bob knew that he was
speaking to Alice. The thought of her
voice so near made him forget every
thing. He realized vaguely that Frank
was writing something down. Present.
ly he said good-by.
Big doings at the house tonight"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

son?" The white head was proudly
erect. Methods and weapons of war
fare have changed since my time, but
the nations greatest asset-its manhood
and womanhood-have not changed and
will never change. As a Denmore it
was fitting Jack should choose the most
exacting-most dangerous service-the
aero corps"
Reba eonvulsively clutched the arms
of her chair. HE never told wen when
l tainted him most cruellyi"
A peculiar smile twisted the thin lips.
That is the Denmore way, grille. A
Denmore never talks about a task until
it is accomplishment not always then.
When Jack excused himself from the
dinner party. it was not because the
martial atmosphere was unoongenial.
The day previous his plane became frac-
tious and-well, only a stole like Jack
would have remained out of bed after
such a shaking-up. And today. when
you thought him too indolent to play
tennis, it was because his injured arm
proved sitter than he imagined when
he dressed"
"Oh, how small-how heartless / must
have seemedl"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

forever. To think that we are so many
miles apart, we who have been more or
less together for years, have conhded in
each other, have cried and laughed to-
gether, and now we must satisfy our
selves with letters, which bring us as
as our imagination will carry us.
| suppose God has fated it so, there
fore we must nj complain, but endure
as best we can. Dear boy. words could
explain but mildly the longings | have
to see you. 1t is unfortunately true we
were not together as much as we might
have been, but you know that l have
never felt toward anyone as / have to-
ward you. and ! never shan.
All, those very happy days spent to-
gether shall always be such sad recollec-
tons to my mind! You know why, dear;
| need not explain. How foolish of me
TO cry while writing this letter. ! must
end now, as my tears will prevent me
from finishing this letter. Very devot-
eddy, your pour toujours.
ALICE S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Contributed by G. r.

My Dearest and Only One-Just came
in, and now for a little chat with you.
| think you will be glad to know the
pleasure and comfort your picture has
given me, when | entered my room and
saw your beautiful face smiling. l
didn't feel so much alone, ! felt as if
you were near and really cared. After
a hard days work. upon arriving home
to find a loving message from you
makes life seem so much more worth
living for. Your letters are just beau
tiful, dear, and | love them SO. that I'M
less ! see the boy himself before many
more days I'm afraid l will begin to
like the letter better than the boy him.
self. Your letters. dear, are a great
source of pleasure to me, for they
speak frankly and always with no sign
of change. Will they always be 50,
dearest?
You've no idea how different | felt
after reading your letter received this
p. m. l tead it and reread it. over and
over again. until | could have repeated
it by memory. 1t made me happy, yet
tears were in my Eyes. for it recalled
those happy days we spent together
which are now gone, dear, and gone
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Love Letters That Win

than l ever dreamed l could, and you
would make it a heaven on earth for
me, for you are the only ray of sun
shine / eve had in my life, and l need
you so much. All my life ! have longed
for a home with you.
Answer this letter, little girl, and make
the dreary days a little brighter for me.
We are no longer young, and you always
tried to make things a little easier for
me. Try it again. You were such a
loving. impulsive girl; what a grand. no
bic woman you must be.
If / have misspelled any words, re-
member the age | left school to shift for
myself. How many times l bless you
for all your goodness to me, and pray
God to answer my prayers and bring US
together again, if not in this world. dear
in the next, never to part. Every yours
from boyhood to eternity. LEWIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

There, there, girlie-the old man un-
derstands and-so does jack"
The light had been subdued- Now.
Grandfather Denmore switched on the
electrolier. On the threshold stood a
very bashful but ~strikingly handsome
Jack, in army aviator's uniform.
AS he advanced into the room, Reba
caught a familiar CLEAN of white. She
strove to speak but no words came.
Then, from the "nosegay" on GRANDPA
Their Denmore's desk, she drew a red
and blue flower. A mist swan before
her eyes, as she reverently intertwined
the fresh blooms with the trooping
white one.
Denmore smiled happily. Then gently
but firmly he made Reba face the light
For shame, little woman" he said
very softly. There were no tears in
your eyes today when you spoke as a
soldiers daughter-there must be none
this day week, when you become a SOL
dier's bride"
As he ceased speaking, like a benedic-
ton from the distant camp. sounded the
most soul-stirring of bugle-calls. Clear
and sweet it cleft the still night air
"taps"-the soldiers good night"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Contributed BIZ ]. L. C.

My Dearest Hubby-Words on paper
can not tell you how glad and thankful
l was to receive a letter from you. War
rem, dearest
1t is five years since we parted. Do
you remember? And for what reasonl
Namely. your utter refusal to allow me
to become an actress.
Yes. dearest hubby. ! have seen much
of the world, and it has taught me a
great lesson, and that is. that the love
of the world is very cruel and selfish"
and rue love is missing.
My stage career has brought me into
contact with men whose one ambition
seemed to be the wrecking of women's
lives. But Kitty. as you always called
was not bought by their foolish and
sinful money. She remained a faithful
wife to the one man she loved.
Now that l know you still love and
care for me. Warren. Kitty will say
good-by to the footlights and return
home to where hubby and true love
exists. Your loving wife.
KATHERINE
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
g Stories of Adventure and Love -

posting The provisions On the kitchen
table.
How dare you come back here1 I
told you / did not wish to see you
again" Her eyes flashed and she con-
tinued: Il thought you were Frank. /
am expecting him every moment with
provisions from the market ! am CIV
ing a supper tonight. and I shall be very
busy. I have no time to waste talking.
Good night. Mr.. Warner.
Bob, however. proceeded to undo the
packages, and replied pleasantly. well,
you're a nice sociable little girl. Alice"
Then continued gravely, "Your brother
had an important engagement tonight.
and / happened to be in the office when
you called up. He told me all about
your banquet and I thought I'd help
him out by doing this little errand. l
see. however, hat my pains are not ap-
preciated." he ended sadly. although his
eyes were dancing.
"Nhy of course your thoughtfulness
is appreciated, Bob" exclaimed Alice
impulsively, "and just to prove it here's
a big" (deleted by eensor) and so the
long quarrel was over.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

picking up the list and preparing to
leave. Glad to be able to ave you the
trip. I'll do my best to fill these orders
satisfactorily"
"All right" said Frank, laughing.
thank you. Good-by and good luck"
An hour later Bob stood on the door
step of the Sears home, laden down with
all manner of delicacies. He rang. and
to his surprise, the latch clicked without
any inquiry as to who was there. Bob
entered, thanking Providence that he
had got that far so easily. Remember
ing a former encounter in the hallway
he moved along carefully. Beyond the
kitchen door there was a din of pans and
dishes and small feet hurrying to and
fro and the odor of good things cook
ing. He paused a moment, then delib-
erately opened the door. There stood
the fsirest cook that ever mixed dough.
deep in the mysteries of biscuit making,
a funny daub of -four ornamenting her
chin. She stopped and stared at Bob in
amazement.
How did you get in here9s" she ask
ed at last.
by the front door," replied Bob. de-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

ut certainly will"
well, Daisy, I'm very sorry that l
will not be able to see you before /
leave the city. Good-by."
why, what's happened, where are
you going?" she screamed exeitedly.
Hello, Johni"
But there came no answer. He had
gone.
More miserable than ever. Daisy re-
turned to her room. Picking up the
newspaper, she scanned the first page,
then the second. What was it on the
second page that caused her eyes to
bulge almost II of their sockets, her
hands to tremble? The newspaper had
revealed to her the fact that her Har-
old, a divorced man, had eloped with 4
millionaire's daughter. 1t was indeed a
terrible blow.
The following year proved to be most
torturing, for people would insist on
bringing up that detestable subject
Harold Logan. She could stand it no
longer. With a leaden heart Daisy
sought an interview with one of the di-
rectors of the hospital, who assured her
he would do the best he could to find
her a place elsewhere. Thus it was, one
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

remarked Frank to his gloomy friend.
"It's Alice's turn to give the prize sup
per. You see, she belongs t. a cooking
club, and they've started a competition
offering a grand prize to the member
getting up the fastest supper-cooking.
serving, careful selection and combina-
of dishes, considered. There will be
three judges to decide it, and the win
ner will be announced when the last
member has given her supper. Alice has
had her nose in a cook book for the last
month, thinking up dishes hat none of
the rest are likely to have. She's set
her heart on winning and let me tell
you Sis is one fine little cook. She just
'phoned me a list of things that she
wants brought home fresh. so I'll have
to hustle over to the market and out
home in order to get back in town to
keep an early appointment. She's serv-
ing the feast at z. There's no time to be
lost"
Bob's face frightened at a sudden
thought. "Say, Frank, let me do that
shopping, will you, please?"
why, l wouldn't want to trouble you
way Bob" he replied.
mo trouble at all" returned Bob.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

meant to make a long stay) monopoliz-
ing him proved more annoying every
day. Even Tabs" her big. white.
sleepy-cyed angora kitten. failed to be
comforting on the long evenings when
she sat in the cosey little living room,
for Bob's armchair stood before the
hreplace-empty. Little wrinkles of dis
content were gradually growing between
her prettily arched brows. as the days
passed, but Bob never noticed them or
dreamed of their cause, and he had so
many funny stories to tell of the West
erners' quaint impressions of the East.
Nearly two weeks had passed since
he had seen Alice. Then n evening
he came. As he passed through the
dimly lighted hall, a white object ran in
front of him, and in another unfor-
tunate moment his foot closed on Tabs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
have to be lived through. l realize so

have to be lived through. l realize so
deeply that a woman's love is a great
part of her life-the best part-but that
a mans love for a woman, while it
hghtcns the burden of his work, beats
with his heart and cheers the darkish
days, must be laid aside when that work
must be master Of his thoughts.
dream of you by night. and day car
ries on the dream, so l live with you,
for you. all the days of the year.
God grant. that when our lives arc
Joined in a perfect union, We shall in the
years before us live truly as one. work
together. help each other without stint,
having no sense of sacrifice. Then shall
call ourselves worthy of each 9TH
er's devotion and feel ourselves forever
blest. Your devoted and loyal
SWEETHEART.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

very hot summers day Daisy found
herself speeding along to a new land to
resume her life work in one of the
smaller private hospitals of the West. 1t
Just seemed as if her heart would break;
alone in the world without relatives or
friends.
A short time after her arrival at the
hospital, the stiffness of the night was
broken by the honk-honk of approach
ing automobiles. In less than ten min
utes everything was excitement at the
hospital-three men seriously injured.
At noon. about a week following the
accident, while passing one of the pri-
vate rooms. Daisy glanced in and there
saw two of the dearest little twin lads
each with a bouquet of daisies and but
tercups. Going to a chest rear by she
produced two very pretty vases, filled
them with water, and then noiselessly
entered the room where the two chill
dren were still holding on to their Wild
flowers. When leaving. Daisy glanced
at the patient, whose eyes had been riv-
eted on her ever since her entrance.
How she ever left without collapsing
when she beheld John staring at her,
was a hard puzzle to solve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

lu clock in the Denmore library. AS the
last sonorous stroke died away Reba
entered unannounced. She tiptoed to
where Grandfather Denmore sat in
communion with his favorite author.
Reaching over his stopped shoulders she
playfully closed the book.
After the first greetings, the kindling
flame in the faded blue eyes partially
prepared Reba for his solemn words:
"The old world still rocks with the woe
of strife. You are a soldiers daughter
"a statesman's niece. You can COM
prehend the complex position of Dur be-
loved country-the clouds which may
threaten her at n moment" The old
voice wavered ever so little. you see
the tattered Union flag above the bust
of Lincoln and the Empire States dear
emblem above Jack seniors portrait?
More precious are those faded bits of
silk than the rarest tapestry money
could buy. Their sacred memories will
go with me to the grave and beyond
when | meet Jack and tell him how his
boy kept the faith"
A little cry escaped Reba. Il did not
know Jack was inter ested-"
rs he not a Democracy grand