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prison. At my right stood an in
mate clerk. highly intelligent. in for
'high-grade' financial crime. At
my left was a more elderly person.
the clerk 1 think. Seated. in shirt
sleeves in a chair in the corner. was
the steward or butcher of the work.
house. who had dropped into the
office.
1--WE discussed with pleasant in
formality the local problems, the
conversation being more or less gem
eral. Prison appropriations. the
mental attitude of the public, and
even the difference between Repub-
licans and Democrats in various
States. ran the gamut OF dissection.
one would rarely find such sym
postum in institutions OF a more
formal character. 1t was almost as
though a friendly stove had occu-
pied the center of the room, our
chairs gathered around it.
"There can hardly be many secrets
in that worlShouse. There must be
constant discussion. The warden is
remarkably frank in his comments
and opinions. The most that could
happen to him would be to lose his
job. He does not hesitate to voice
his emphatic protests against the
pronounced economies Of the legis-
lature, and the ignorance of many
as to what he isstrying to do.
IRVINE IN Teach Lesson
"The time is coming when this ca
pacity for good conduct must be
turned in that workhouse into more
varied channels of efficient organiza-
ton Of industry and into compre-
hensive methods of running an all
round prison. An emotional be-
ginning OF great promise has been
made. Progress is being made at
that workhouse in spite of Delaware.
Reversing the more usual process,
the reformation Of Delawares pen
ology is coming, not through insis-
tent public opinion, not so much
from outside re6ormers,' but from
within. The struggle is not to get
the warden to do things he ought TO-
but to get the people. the judges
and the legislature to see the great
unfairness in permitting such ply
sical and social treatment as has
obtained in the New Castle County
Workhouse to go on. Warden
Plummer is trying to teach the les
SON."
In conclusion. Mr.. Lewis add
these observations;
''To get into stet, mentally, witt
the times. the people of Delaware
must lose the whipping-post mind
The first symptoms Of the new
day will come when they begin t
deny that they have such a mind"
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P.O. FORCE in
WELFARE BODY
Hays Approves Plan of
National Council to Meet
Monthly at Capital
LOCAL BODIES
IN LARGE CITIES

WASHINGTON, July 11.-Organi-
zation among postal employees Of
national and local councils for the
consideration OF matters affecting
their working conditions, health and
general welfare. will be undertaken
in the near future. Postmaster Cen
eral Hays, the announcement said,
has approved the plan which was
suggested by DIR. Lee K. Frankel,
in charge of the departments well
fare work.
1t is planned to have employees
in the various branches Of the postal
service elect representatives to the
national council. which will meet
monthly in Washington. In cities Of
sufficient size to Justify local organ
izations, according to the announce
ment. councils, composed OF the
postmaster, or a supervisory off,
cial appointed by him, and repre-
sentatives of letter carriers, postal
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big demand for ice cream in South
Jersey as elsewhere and in the last
fortnight dealersssay tonssof thesdeli-
cacy have been consumed. 1nde-
pendent manufacturers threaten TO
break the market. .as a local manu-
facturer is now selling icescream re-
tail at 40 cents a quart and a big
dealer in Woodbury. has reduced the
price to 35 cents. The ten-cent
plate of cream is also coming back
to its own in small South Jersey
towns where local makers are SELL
ing their cream at a lower price,
Evening journal., 1921-07-11
PRINCESS ANNE'S NEW
FIRE-FIGHTING OUTFIT

PRINCESS ANNE, Md, July IL
Princess Anne will soon boast of one
Of the finest and most up-to-date
fire-fighting apparatus on the East
ern Shore south of Salisbury. The
new engine and hose wagons are ex-
pected TO arrive within a few weeks.
The entire community is solidly be-
hind the movement for better fire.
fighting apparatus and the money is
being speedily raised to pay for it
Recent fires in Princess Anne,
Crisfield, Marion and other Somer-
set county towns have aroused the
county commissioners and town COM
missioners with the result that with
out any appreciable objection the
new fire protection was ordered
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clerks and other employe groups
will be organized.
The announcement quoted Mr.
Hays as declaring, in commenting
on the plans of the welfare depart
ment:
"A consequent Improvement Of
the postal service Of great public
benefit is certain to result from these
'get-together' meetings Of officials
and employees. Through the delib-
erations Of these councils OF off,
cials and employees much can be
accomplished without the aid Of leg
islation."
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ICE CREAM PRICE
WAR ON In JERSEY

PITMAN. N. J., July Lice
cream prices have begun to melt"
in South Jersey. Independent manu-
facturers are leading the way in price
reduction. Most of ice cream ship
ped in from Philadelphia and Cam
den is still selling at from SO cents
to 60 cents a quart, while before the
war plenty of the same quality of
cream was available at from 80 to So
cents a quart, retail.
Extreme hot weather has made a
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tinues Mr.. Lewis. "Of these. ITS
men were in the shops; 10 were on
the upper farm of $40 acres; is on
the lower farm of 100 acres; there
were 22 women in desultory work;
and the rest of the population was
'on maintenance work The in
mates had sentences ranging from
five days to life. There had been
two hangings during the last year.
Run ON "Shoe String"
''Wardens of large, modern pris-
ons visiting New Castle, would re-
gard it as being run on a shoe
string The payroll includes the
warden, deputy warden. two women
guards, three engineers, three farm
ers, and about eight men guards.
Wages are low. and the workhouse
presents In not a few aspects. an al
most poverty-stricken appearance.
The cell-blocks are fairly modern.
OF typical steel inside-cell construc-
tion. But the hospital is totally in
adequate in space, though with an
interested Wilmington physician in
charge; the mess hall is dark and
insufficient, particularly as to
kitchen. There is no substantial eff
fort at education and schooling of
a reformatory standard.
"The two farms. operated by in
mates, are encouraging. though as
yet they have not shown profits,
save, as Mr. Hilles states. in health
and in the opportunity for outside
work
Hunanizing the Prison.
"The operations at the work
house showed for the year ending
November. 1920. a loss OF SAL, 900,
Warden Plummer has a big job be-
for him. There is need of compre-
hensive reorganization of the plant
Industrial efficiency will be a bis
problem. The contract system now
pays a miserably small sum, and out
Of that is paid to each working pris-
oner for each working day, fifteer
cents. Some prisoners earn be.
tween SIS and $40 a month. But
the work done-machine sewing OF
mems shirts-leads nowhere for the
men who do It; for there is no de-
mand outside the prison for male op-
orators trained to such work.
"In short. the big thing that hai
happened at the workhouse during
the first year OF the new regime, hal
been the humanization of the prisor
in spite OF whipping post, the con
tract labor. system and an old plant
Occasional entertainments hav'
been introduced. The auditorium
shows the marks of amateur scent
painters. There is now a band tina
practices four times a week and 4
used on Saturdays, holidays and tn
like.
'@rhe magazines and newspaper
have a term, not OF reproach, but o
Characterization, for a certain kin'
Of spirit and description in literature
They call It 'small-town-stuff.' It
the tale OF the roadside garage, tn
farmhouse crises. the corner grocer
| gatherings, the strenuous local holi
day and concert by the cornet band
Progress From Within.
$50 It is with the New Castl
County Workhouse. 1t Is not
prison at all. compared with Ne'
York. or Indiana. or Minnesota. In
formahty, immediateness, lack O
system are typical features. Della
ware has made it a kind OF dump
heap of himan outcasts. Wardei
Pmmmer Is making It an expert
ment station in human capacities.
Il stood in the warden's cute
Office. discussing with hir1 the phe
nomena OF the morning tour OF tn
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Ewes Weak?

If your eyes are weak and work.
strained; your vision blurred, if you
find it difficult to read and must
wear glasses, go to your druggist
and get a bottle of Bon-Opto tab
let's. Drop one in a fourth of a
glass of water and bathe the eyes
two to four times a day. Stronger
ewes, clearer vision, and sweet relief
will make you tell your friends about
Bon-Opto.
Note: Doctors say Bon Optic strengthens eye
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MOOSE TO AID CHURCH.

For the benefit OF the building
fund of st. Elizabeth's Church. the
Moose Minstrels will give a per-
formance on the lawn of the church
tomorrow evening. The minstrels
entertained at the recent Moose
convention at Toledo. o.
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WORKHOUSE WHEAT
UUUVVn nIE uUl

Damage caused the wheat crop
OF the workhouse farm by the dry
spell is not considered serious. Much
progress is being made in the
threshing of the wheat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
BRIEF CHANCERY
 SESSION CLOSED CONVENE AGAIN DEC. l5 Court Docket Largely Routine With Small Number of Orders
 Cases in Detail

Routine cases largely composed the docket for the special sitting of chan cery court, adjourned Tuesday after noon by Chancellor J. NJ. Atkinson of Clarksivlle. The court was adiourne subject to recall on December 15. Proceedings of the sitting yesterday were as follows:
 w. l.. Whitten vs. Cora livery, re- port of sale filed and confirmed.
 D. w. Harrison ct al vs. Cora Will son, fee of $50 allowed George F. Hartje, to be taxes as costs in thi 5 case and paid by parties interested.
 Georgie Hendrickson vs. Jesse Love. lady, attorney fee of $50 allowed George F. Hartje; commissioner deed approved.
 S. D. Landers vs. J. NJ. Berryman, deed by receiver approved in open court.
 Frank Glover vs. Bruna Glover, suit dismissed by plaintiff at his cost.
 John Simpson vs. Fred Simpson, suit dismissed at his cost.
 Eva Radley vs. E. T. Radley, motion to modify prior order filed; temporary alimony changed to $25 monthly, and plaintiff ordered to have baby meet father at the home of w. NJ. Brady ar any time the defendant may re- quest.
 w. K. McCuistion vs. Thomas love proof of publication of warning order filed; report of attorney for non resident defendants filed; decree per precedent
 M. E. Bean vs. .ease McIver ct al proof of publication of warning ordc, filed, and report of attorney ad 'iteG for nonresident defendants; decree per precedent.
 Minnie E. Bowman vs. Henry C Bowman, decree for divorce and maid CT name restored to plaintiff.
 Joe May vs. M. .t. May, decree fol divorce.
 Jesse Cox vs. Florence Cox, decree for divorce
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
MAYO SAYS SURGERY
 ENTERS NEW PERIOD
(By the Asssclated Preasy

Philadelphia, Oct. 25.-Surgery is advancing into new era opened by the world war, Dr. William J. Mayo of Rochester, Minn., told the Ameri- can College of Surgeons at the open ing of its annual congress here Mon day night.
 1.-The great war brought to a close period in scientific surgery, of which the late Dr. John B. Murphy of Chicago was the most brilliant ex- ponent," said Dr. Mayo, in delivering the John B. Murphy oration on surg cry.
 "This period was characterized by the advancement of the principles of surgery, investigation of the rela- tion of micro-organism to disease, and the development of clinical medi- cine on pathologic basis.
 "As a result of many causes, of which the profound influence of the great war may be counted as one, we see, perhaps dimly, that surgery is taking on a new aspect.
 "It is no longer possible for the individual surgeon in the face of the enormous amount of new and as yet unorganized knowledge, to cover the ground that Murphy covered"
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
MID-WEEK SERVICE.

A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present for the mid-weeil service tonight at the First Metho1- ist church. The service begins at 7;30. The first period of 30 minutes will be devoted to devotional exercises with a short meditation on the 19ta psalm. Following this there will be period of group study and discus sion for all who ay wish to take part. One group will discuss together the problem of disobedience among children. All parents should find this interesting and helpful. Another group will study the temptations of Jesus; another, the work of th, Methodist church; and a fourth, The mission field in Africa.
 c. NJ. Reyes, Pastor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
ASK COUNTY HELP IN POULTRY SHOW LOVING CUPS AS PRIZES Special Booster Meeting Called Next Tuesday to Stir Interest,"
 Catalog Issue.
Editor Log Cabin Democrat:

l Editor Log Cabln Dcmocrat:
 As the date for the annual poultry show is drawing near, we are anxious to know and see where we stand Fo.' this reason, the Faulkner County Poultry Association will hold special meeting in the Conway Comm 4r ,ial Club rooms at }. h. on November 1.
 You need not be a member of the association to attend this meeting but there is no reason why you are not or cannot be member. At present there are no dues, fees or the like, the expense has been borne by a few of the officers. If you are poultry mar or woman, you are urged to be present and help us to discuss the matter over, also become better acquainted with the association. Probably few knew that there are at present three loving cups, and the prospects of fourth, offered for members of the associa- tion to compete for. You cannot af- ford to miss the opportunity to con- pete for these cups, so come to this iiiSCtiHS 'tiiu JOll uo OIle Ol tHeSc CuO" are offered by the Conway Conner cial Club. The Rotary Club has also promised us one. Lhe association will give one and Charles s. Stifft of Little Rock will give us one. By this you see that the business men have taken a great hand in this show and now tt is up to the poultry men to make t the grandest show ever held in this part of the state.
 Another nice feature of the show is the association will furnish uniform coop so each pen will have the same chance of display. Sc you don't have to worry about making a coop, or be- ing afraid that your birds will not have a chance with the bird in tho fancy coops, as all will be alike.
 The handsome catalogue describing the show, the rules and displaying, th- ads and greetings of the Conway bankers and merchants, is now ready for distribution. If you cannot be ct the meeting or have not received ono |of them, write Elmer Palter. show superintendent, who will gladly send you one.
 We want to see vcu at the meetjn~. Ialso you and your birds at the show So do not disappoi It us.
 A Member.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26

table, which had been arranged to represent Pandora's box. When the table was uncovered delightful ar ray of fruits, cakes, candies and nuts added to the program of refresh ments. After this the students as. sembled about the great open fire place and toasted arshmallows and told stories.
 Dr. and Mrs. Conaer make a won derful host and hostess. The students acclaim it as one Of the most sue cessful events of the season.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
TWO BOOKS WRITTEN
 BY CENTRAL GRADS

Two graduates of Central College have entered the literary field and their productions are now being sold by the Woman's Missionary Union. Miss Amy Compere, we'll known to many Conway people, is author of Going Somewhere" a story of her childhood days in Africa. It is re- ceiving much favorable comment. Mrs. Una Roberts Lawrence has written a volume dealing with pioneer mis- sionaries of Southern Baptist, "The Kings Own,' which is also being widely distributed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
PREMIUMS OFFERED
 AT WOOSTER FAIR

Wooster, Oct 26.-Arrangements community fair to be held here on next Saturday, and much interest is being manifested in the event. Many valuable premiums will be awarded. A feature of the fair will be a sale of registered Poland China hogs by II. Robinson & Son.
 Among the premiums to be award ed and the names of donors of prem iums are the following: Largest ex- hibit by one person, Prof. J. F.. Hall man; best piece of fancy work, Mrs. Elsie Patton; best type of dairy COW, N. C. Robinson; best hog to age, V. G. Craig, Conway; best spring bullet, L, T. Patton & Son; best 10 ears of corn, J. U. Burrchfields best two light rolls, Mrs. Caspar Dunn, Con- way; best fifth grade map, C. c. Jones, Conway; best rooster. Mrs. Mary Patton; largest hog, A. L.. Glover; best male hog under two years, H. Robinson; best spring gilt, R. o. Robinson; best two loaves light bread, Mrs. Dollie Robinson; 1; best club work record, L. k. Hollo way; best calf under one year, H. M. Elliott; best calf under two years, Tean Browning; best pound of but ter, D. F. Patton; best pen of poul try, J. M. Glover; best display of honey, Dr. M C. Burnett. Ribbons for the various prizes were donated by W. M. Harrell & Company of Conway. Other prizes will be open for other exhibits.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
ENTERTAIN STUDENTS.

The students of Central Coiieqe were entertained Monday night at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Conger. The home was beautifully decorate d n the Central College colors, old gold and brown. Several games, including a geography test, were engaged in, the prize going to Miss Ruth Estes.
 After the games, refreshments were served. First there were sandwiches and later four young ladies were chosen to uncover the dining room
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
INJURED IN FALL.

w. R. Shamrock sustained severe injuries yesterday when he fell from the scaffold on which he was paint ing his residence on College avenue His injuries were given treatment and he is reported as resting well today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-26
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-01-19
POWER OF LEADERSHIP.
Often Happens Most Intelligent Per-
SON is the Least Forthputting.

You can give boy the best col
lege and technical education that the
country affords. But if he can not
impress his personality on others, il
his is not able to make them respond
TO the courses of action which he
suggests, he will be only a passive
figure. And yet all the while he may
have excellent ideas.
On the other hand, many. people
secure conspicuous positions who
seem TO have little general intelli.
gence. In politics they are particu-
larly successful through an ingrat,
iating manner. In business they Otter
go a good way on bluff. They some.
how strike note of confidence that
wins assent and personal following
1t often happens that the most in
telligent person is the least forth.
putting. In his broad view of pros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-01-19

and cons. he sees objections evea to
his own ideas, and these shake his
confidence in any proposition he may
be advocating. Meanwhile the empty
headed man, who can see only one
side of an idea, speaks with such
bold confidence that he commands
his following.
Hence one of the first aims of edu-
cation should be to give young PEG
pie this power Of forceful expression
of their thought They need 10 get
over the shy hesitation which mod
est person feels at putting forth his
ideas for the criticism of others.
Oral recitations are very valuable
in helping students acquire the con-
fidence to back up their ideas. Writ
ten tests have their value, but they
do not give the self assurance that
some quiet people need. Dramatic
work, debates, declarations, these
develop confidence. Many a commune
~ suffers, because it's most inteili-
gent people have not acquired the
power of leadership. " ...-.,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-01-19
N&z1z Fasts $ DAYS.

-sE.zrz. u-Stil refusing to
zEzz .11ss az.azgss Ter husband has
10 ---. Ms Ernest 5. Harring
11r MY entered the thirty-eignth
Ia Il ~ reported fast. She per-
zl-=r = phyzicizn 10 see her, but
-zE-s=3 rs efforts 10 administer
-sz5c5-=s- She insisted that God had
eol1 .=r 70 fast ard pray, and re-
gez-s5 sEs vas determined to force
L=E n-stzz5 into the church.
TIE Lori talked TO me on May
. and told her 70 do this she~Raid,
for vale Try husband Is not a bad
Zzz re has TO religion and he said
this would b q means OF converting
+ hzEa-
! The physician said he found bel
pulse and temperature normal II.
also said she had not lost flesh.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-01-19
PLANNING FOR GOLF CLUB.
Possibility of DEBORAH Having Fine
Course Here This Year.

There is a possibility now that a
fine golf course will be opened in
DEBORAH this year. The proposition
is getting under way now. Last week
Messrs. G. F. Baker and A. Leytze
were out soliciting members and Sc
cured in the neighborhood of twenty
FIVE, who signed up to join the club.
The grounds that are expected to
be used are thirty acres of land,
owned by Patrick Roman, joining the
City Park. This ground will be rent
ed by Mr.. Roman for the club pur-
poses, and would make a most de-.
sirable golf course. There is also
some talk of building a Country
House on it.
This golf course would be a very
fine addition to our beautiful city
park and fine tennis grounds, which
were established there last year. The
move is a good one and we hope to
see it realized.
The dues for the first year have
been placed at SIS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-01-19
CARMEN WAS GREAT.
Wonderful Opera Given Here Last
Wednesday Evening

The Ralph Dunbar production o
the opera Carmen at the Grand il
DEBORAH last Wednesday evening
was about the finest attraction eve
put on here, and a representative
audience was present to witness it
many being present from Calmar, Os.
sian, Ridgeway, Frankville and other
nearby places.
The producing company was an ex-
EXCEPTIONALLY high class one. A superb
orchestra of twelve members render
ed one of the finest musical pro-
grams ever heard at the Grand. Four
local Grand opera house orchestra
musicians played in the orchestra
with the company's musicians. The
music was difficult, but the locals
were equal to the occasion, as they
always are, and carried their part
through to perfection. Those playing
were Messrs. NJ. j. Soukup, E. L.
Amundsen, D. H. Hill and VIM. Toe
biason.
The expense of getting this COM
pany here was very heavy, and while
no money was made Managers Weis-
er & Bear of the Grand had the
pleasure of giving their patrons a
real company of high class artists
in a real opera, and the thanks of
every patron of the Grand is due
them for their efforts. Few cities,
the size of DEBORAH, have the privi-
lege of enjoying the many high class
that DEBORAH does. The
of the Grand have had
long experience in booking attract
ions, and while, perhaps they may
fall down once IN a while, il is al
ways their intentions to give re
patrons the best ob1si1zt}e
in meFiterioEs a-r-arlUEs.
That Carmen pleased thf EalEass
IAsI " ednesday y puL1lnE x E--R-E-
Miss Lorna Doons Jackson a. -E-
men, the gypsy CIR. EauE Iss- -7az
in q superb manner HlC B.z S-Ez 1=-
lightful all through
James Stevens a. s-Z-g- L
tureador, sang IL uUzE .sE---zs-l--
uble manner and -sITSI--Ez- IT,
audience. RE II vItnnlr uEE--. g-= *
the highest class SHIRE E= IL
pearinG here.
Taken all in al -E-a1 rs 81
&c luz Eus --G== E-o
were fortunate suBart - E-=-C VII
long remember II