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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
TRANQUILITY DISTURBED
 AT THE DUNAWAY zoo
Theodore and WOof-Woof Have Dis agreement and Teddy Gets Taste
 of W. H. Wits Leg.

The domestic tranquility of the L. oharp DunaWay zoo was interrupted the other day, when Teddy, alias Theodore, the pie-eating bear. and Woof-Woof, the wolf, agreed to dis agree over the proper length of the respective chains eholding each to his mooring. AS a result w. H. Witt, father-in-law of MT. Dunaway and official keeper of the zoo, is suffer- ing from bruise and small flesh wound on his right leg, administered by the teeth of Teddy, and Duroc, the fox, was temporarily A. w. O.. L.
 Here's how it all happened:
 Teddy, the wolf and the fox are enjoying the summer days in the front yard at the Dunaway home on Faulkner street. The bear and the wolf are chained to stakes a few feet apart, and usually are on friend ly termsf passing the day frolcking together. On this occasion, however their chains became entangled, and wound received by MT. Witt is not trying to put something over him. and a free e-for-all ensued Mr. Witt attempted to separate the combat ants, but Theodore slipped out of his halter and whirled on MT. Witt, bit ing his right leg below the knee.
 After winning the first round, Teddy refused to be re-haltered until someone hit upon the plan of taking advantage of the bears desire to ride in automobiles. The door of an old Chevrolet standing in the yard was opened, and Teddy promptly leaped in and quietly permitted the halter to be slipped over his head. Meanwhile the red fox had disappear ed, but was recaptured at the home of Fletcher Smith, when it attempt ed to obtain a meal from MT. Smith's s chicken house.
 Although a little painful, the wound received by MT. Witt is not serious, it was said, and he is able to use the injured member without in convenience.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
S0L0NS FASTENING FROM WASHINGTON
(By the Associated Press)


 Washington, Aug. 25.-Having ad- journed at an early hour this morn ing for a 30-day recess, senators and members of congress are today hurry ing away from Washington to snatch a brief period of rest and recreation during the latter end of the heated term. Congress will reconvene on Sep tember 21.
 In the closing hours of the session the s48,500,000 shipping board defi- ciency bill and the billion dollar farm export credit bill were enacted into law. President Harding arrived at the capitol shortly before midnight and signed these two measures in the presidents room off the senate chamb- CT.
 Defeat of the anti-beer bill was ren- dered certain when the house, by a vote of 146 to 129, concurred in the senate recess resolution The resolu- tion, which was passed by the senate several days ago, left congress with no choice but to quit at midnight. As a result, the ''wets' were able to talk the anti-beer bill to death.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
\f0r1QS Of By Elmo Scott
 Great Scouts ps,,on
e, Western Newspaper Union.
CAPTAIN SAM BRADY AND HIS
 FAMOUS LEAP

Capt. Sam Brady was a member of fighting family which made history on the Pennsylvania border during the Indian wars after the Revolution. Captain Brady's greatest exploit took place in Ohio. He had been captured by the Indians aDd carried to the San- dusky Towns, headquarters for all the Ohio tribes, where the savages pre- pared to burn him at the stake.
 He was stripped, bound to post and slow fires kinded around him. for the Indians hated him so much that they wished to torture him as long as possible. Brady was a powerful man and he strained at his letters until they were loosened slightly. Then with final effort he snapped the last bond, leaped across the barrier of flame and, seizing sQuaw, pitched her into the fire.
 Before the Indians could recover from their surprise, the scout escaped from the village and plunged into the woods, hotly pursued by hundreds of <savages. Finally he came to the Cuyaboga river, near the present site of Kent in Portage county.
 At this place the river flowed be- tween steep, rocky banks, 22 feet across from side to side. The scout was trapped. There was no other place for miles up and down the river where he could ford 1t. The Indians were closing in on him and his only chance of escape was to try to leap across the chasm.
 Brady could hear the savages yell Ing in the woods only short distance away as he ran back toward them to get good start. Then turning he sped for the brink and putting all his failing strength into final Spurt, he sprang for the opposite cliff. His jump was a little short and he struck the bank few feet below the edge. The Indians stopped in amazement, then as the scout scrambled up over the edge, they opened fire.
 They wounded him in the leg delay ing his flight, and in short time were on his heels again He came to lake and plunged in. Stopping beneath the broad pads of a water lily, he breathed through a hollow reed while the saw ages hunted in vain on the shores of the lake, They found his bloody trail to the waters edge and, believing that he had drowned rather than be cap tured again. gave up the chase.
 Soon afterward Brady reached Fort Pitt in safety. He had many more thrilling adventures before his death on Christmas day, 1795, but his 22-foot leap across the Cuyahoga was the greatest feat of all.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
PETITE 10 ADDRESS
 CONWAY CITIZENS

"The Objects and Purposes of the Arkansas Advancement Association" will be the subject of an address to be delivered by Virgil C. Petite, Little Rock banker and president of that or ganization, at the First Presbyterian church tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Those who have heard Mir. Petite speak will vouch for the statement that his address will not be dull or un- interesting for a moment. Although business man, he is an orator of no small ability and his talk is one which will inspire patriotic zeal in the heart of every loyal Arkansan.
 MT. Petite this morning telephoned Frank Farris, county chairman of the Arkansas Advancement Association, asking that a special invitation be ex- tended to the ladies of the city and county to attend the emeting.
 The church is equipped with electric fans and is one of the most comfort able buildings in the city in hot weath- CT. No collection will be taken at the meeting and every citizen is urged to be present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
ANNOUNCE COUNTY INSTITUTE PROGRAM

The Faulkner County Teachers In- stitute will be held at the Arkansas State Normal School here beginning Monday, September 5 and continuing through Friday, September 9, County Superintendent A. A. Parsons, Jr., will be in charge of the institute.
 The daily program will begin at S:3O o'clock each morning and con- tinue until 3:30 p. m., with one hourt at noon for lunch. MT. Parsons said today. A special program beginning at 1:30 o'clock Friday, the last day of the institute, will consist of di- rectors' meeting, followed by an ad- dress on the directors responsibility by President B. w. Torreyson of the State Normal. The institute will be closed following a round table discus sion Friday afternoon.
 Included in the daily programs will be discussions of rural projects by T. M. Williams, county agent, and Mrs. c. D. Turner, home demonstration agent. Mir. Williams will also give demonstrations in pruning, and ter race building. Mrs. Turner's work will include actual demonstration of selecting laying and non-laying poul- try, making dress forms, and grad ing.
 The following daily program has been arranged by MT. Parsons:
 l. Devotional exercises, local min- isters.
 ?. Discussions on class room man. agenent, led by Prof. C. c. Denny.
 3. Practical Rural School Projects, TT. M. Williams, county agent.
 4. Moving Pictures-Education films.
 4. Health Problems, State Health Department.
 }. The Teaching of Languages, Prof. Denny and Prof. Akridge.
 6. Club Projects, Mrs. c. D. Turner, home demonstration agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
OIL CONCERN SUES
 ROAD CONTRACTORS

The Pierce Oil Corporation of Vir- gini, today filed suit in the Faulkner circuit court against the Lewelling Construction Company for $399.33, al- legged to be due them for supplies of various kinds. The plaintiffs also asked that writ of attachment be issued pending the outcome of the suit. The attachment was issued to- day, it was said. The Lewelling Com pany has the contract for the hard-sur- facing of the three highways under construction in this county, the con- tract having been awarded them by the Oliver Construction Company, general contractors for the building of the highways.
 A suit for divorce was filed today by Mrs. Eva Radley against her hus- band, Rev. E. T. Radley of Gillett. inhumane treatment and desertion are given as grounds for the complaint. The plaintiff also seeks custody of their two-year-old son, Edward, Jr., temporary alimony, and Judgment for S65O alleged to have been loaned the defendant. The couple were married in March, 1918, and lived together until August 24, 1920, the complaint states.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
HENDRIX OPENING
 NOT TO BE POSTPONED

A report that the opening of Hen drix College has been postponed one week is being given some circulation over the state, Dr. C. J. Greene, act ing president of the college, said to- day. Just how the rumor started is not known, but he said he had received several inquiries about the postpone ment. The report is without founda- tion, he said, and Hendrix will open for the fall semester Tuesday, Sep tember ', as announced in the cata- logue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
HONOLULU PROSECUTOR HIGH BATTING AVERAGE
By the As>.Cated Press,

Honolulu, T. H., Aug. 25.-The United States district attorneys of flee for the district of Hawaii can boast the highest batting average in the attorney-general's department in obtaining convictions under Volstead prohibition enforcement law, accord ing to letter reaching the district attorney from the attorney general re- gently.
 Despite occasional whispers of wide spread violations, the district attorney has a record of 96 per cent convictions in the prohibition cases.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
MEDICINAL BEER
 ORDER WITHHELD
tBy the Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 25.-A decision to withhold the issuance of regula- tions for the prescription of beer as medicine has been reached by Secre- tary of the Treasury Mellon, it was announced today. The promulgation of beer regulations will be deferred pending congressional action upon the Stanley bill, on which the house and senate failed to reach an agreement before recessing last night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
S|NN F|FN REPLY
 SENT 10 LONDON
(ny the As-ocra,ea rress)

London, Aug. 25.-The reply of the Sim Fein to the British offer of a dominion form of government for Ireland, the draft of which was com- pleted by Edmon de Valera last night, is en route from Dublin to London by a personal messenger, it was an- nounced here today.
 No information concerning the de- tails of the Irish reply has as yet been made public.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
SURY|Y|NCFORMFR OFFICIALS ARE FEW RANKS THINNED BY DEATH Only Four Ex-Govern0rs and Small Number of Other Retired State
 Officers are Living.
By Clio Harper.

Little Rock, Aug. 25.-The recent
 death of Col. Ransom Gulley, former state treasurer and r. D. English, former clerk of the supreme court, calls attention to the fact that the number of surviving state officers is very small. This may be in meas ure accounted for by the fact that frequently officers are advanced in years when elected. But, whatever the reason, the fact remains that there is rapidly diminishing the num- Der of those who have served the state in official capacity.
 There are only four regularly elected surviving ex-governors, not counting those who are listed as tact ing" They are: George W. Dona- ghey, now engaged in banking busi ness in Little Rock; Joe T. Robinson, in the United States senate; Charles H. Brough, on the chautauqua plat form, and Geo. w. Hays of Little Rock. The "acting" governors are more numerous and include Clay Sloan, J. c. South, M. P. Huddleston, o. N Killough, John P. Lee, John Ike Moore, K o. Pindall, Allen H. Hamter, James T. Robertson, Lem Kendall, John w. Moncref and Ben E. McFerrin.
 There are three surviving secreta- ries of state: B. B. Chism at Paris, Earle w. Hodges now in California and Tom J. Terral of Little Rock.
 There are six surviving auditors of state: c. B. Mills, now living in south ern Missouri; Clay Sloan of Lawrence county; John R. lobe, secretary of the board of control; M. F. Dickinson of Little Rock; L. L. Coffman of Okla homa and Hogan Oliver of Little Rock
 State treasurers have not fared so well, as there are only two survivors: James L. Yates of Bonneville and R. G. Mcdaniel, superintendent of the Confederate Home.
 There are six surviving attorneys general: w. E. Atkinson, chancellor of the Ninth district; E. B. Kins worthy, attorney for the Missouri Pacific in Little Rock; Robert L. Rog CTS and William F. Kirby of the Lit tie Rock bar; Hal L. Norwood of Mena and John D. Arbuckle of Okla homa.
 There are three still living who were formerly state superintendents of public instruction: Junius Jordan, principal of the Pine Bluff schools; J. J. Doyne, principal of the Lonoke public schools, and J. H. Hinemon, who is teaching in Clay county,
 Guy B. Tucker, deputy state audi tor, and John H. Page of the Little Rock Board of Commerce, are the only surviving commissioners of az riculture.
 Joseph M. Hill of the Fort Smith bar is the only surviving chief jus tice, while W. E. Hemingway and Samuel Frauenthal of Little Rock are the only associate justices. The Rev J. V. Johnston, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Philadelphia, is the only reporter of the supreme court and the recent death of Colonel English took the last of the surviving clerks of the court.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
PROBATE COURT SALE.

Under an order of the FaulI.- probate court, three lots in the southwestern part of the city, be- longing to the Sam V. Glenn estate, were sold at auction yesterday by Mrs. s. V. Glenn, administratrix, to H. L. McAlister, the consideration be- ing $7O0. Forty acres of land near lined, belonging to the J. G. Garrett estate. were also sold.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
fRy the Associated Pressl

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 25.-The
 Jefferson county grand jury today re- Icessed until September 6 without
 completing the investigation of Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson, who was yester- day held without bond to await the
 action of the inquisitorial body for
 the killing of James Coyle, Cath 'olic priest of this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
MISSISSIPPI FIRE
 RISK SUITS LOST
tBy the Associated Press)

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 25-One of the most important steps in the billion dollar antitrust suits of Mississippi officials against old line fire insurance companies was taken in the chancery court of Kinds county today, when Judge Stocker dismissed 55 of the 62 cases brought against the com panies.
 The courts order stated that the cases were dismissed for want of evi- dence.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
BODIES OF WAR DEAD
 IN PERIL FROM FIRE
tBy the Associated Preasl

Hoboken, N. J., Aug. 25.-Federal agents are today making an inves- tigation of fire which last night de- stroyed two ocean piers here and threatened the destruction of the bodies of 800 American war dead, to- gether with the steamship Leviathian which had carried them across the Atlantic and was docked here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
NEGRO INSTITUTE SEPT. 5.

The county institute for the negro teachers of Faulkner county will be gin Monday, September 5, County Superintendent A. A. Parsons, Jr., said today. The institute will be held in the negro public school at Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
FOIL CONSPIRACY
 TO SHAY OBRFCON
(By the Associated Press)

Mexico City, Mex, Aug. 25.-Dis- covery of a plot to assassinate Pres ident Obregon last night resulted in the arrest of General Lopez, com of a small body of Mexican troops, the chief of police of Mexico City announced today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
Ready for the Undertaken.

"Vell, doctor, uf got to die, l die content. My life insurance is ten thousand dollars"
 q think, with the aid of stimu lants, can keep you alive for a week longer"
 "Dont do it, doctor. Der bremi um comes due der day after tomor row"
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
ALLEGED SLAYER'S
 SON-|N-LAW HELD
(By the Associated Press)

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 25.-Piedro Gussman, whose marriage to Miss Ruth Stephenson caused the killing of Father James Coyle by Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson, was arrested today and was held as a suspicious person, on request of J. E. Martin, superin- tendent of police.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
SAYS SMALL WILL
 SEEK REELECTION
(By the Associated Pressl

Springfield, H., Aug. 25.-Govern- or Len Small will be a candidate for reelection as chief executive of Illi- nos in 1924, Senator Richard Meents, one of the governors political allies, announced today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclu- sively entitled to the use for repub- lication of all news dispatches cred iteG to it or not otherwise credited in this paper, and also the local news published herein. All rights of republication of special dispatch ss herein are also reserved.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
SHIP GIVEN BURIAL
 SERVICE BY WIRELESS
tBy the Assocrated Press)

Liverpool, Aug. 6. (By Mail.)- During a recent voyage of the Car mania from America, request was received in the ships wireless room from another vessel asking for the transmission to her by wireless of the words of the burial service.
 The reason for this unusual request was that a fireman on board the Canadian government steamer, Ca- nadian Trapper had been taken Ill on the voyage and had died and the cap- tain discovered that there was no copy of the prayer book on board.
 The Carmania operator telegraph ed by wireless the whole of the burial service.
 666 has more mutations than any other Fever Tonic on the market, but no one wants limitations.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25

If you have guests telephone their names to the Log Cabin Democrat, so that mention may be made in the local columns of their visit in the city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-25
tBy the Associated Press)

Peoria, H., Aug. 25.-Piedro Guss- man, arrested at Birmingham today is wanted at Peoria for the murder of his first wife. Gussman disappear Jed shortly after she was killed.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-12-16
The SANTA PARTY
How Lots Of Christmas Fun May
Be Had by Boys Club.
Zach Lad Provides One Present, Made
by Himself, for Old Kris
KringIe's Bag.

THE biggest boy in the club should
j be the Santa Claus. To dress
him up, borrow bath robe, and trim
1t round the collar and cuffs with some
old fur A big fur cap Is the thing
for Santa Claus head, and great
big bag should be provided for him
to hang over his shoulder to carry
the presents In. A paper mask for
Santa can be bought at some small
store for about twenty cents, and a
big beard can be made Of excelsior,
tied up so as to stay in place. Ii
the excelsior can be dyed gray all the
better
Each boy In the club should pro-
vide one present for Santa's bag. 1t
would be better If each boy should
make the present himself. Good things
for such presents are bean bags, base
balls, bats, shiny sticks, tops, mar
bles, short wooden swords, sings
putty blowers, jew's-harps, sOap-bubble
pipes, jack-stOnes, match-safes, candy
chewing gum, and so on.
All the presents for the Santa Claus
party should be handed to commit
tee Of three knights, whose duty II
Is to pack them all neatly in Santa
Claus bag. At the time Of the party
the members of the club should gather
together in the meeting room, and the
committee may meet in a room near
by with the big boy who Is to be Santa
Claus. They must dress him up and
escort him to the club. When Santa
comes in all will rise, and the presi-
dent will say:
Greeting, Santa Claus; the boys
await YOU"
Santa may reply, "Greeting, my chill
dren."
Then Santa passes out the presents
1t is best for the boys to form line,
and for Santa to reach in the bag
without looking and pull out the first
thing that comes to. his hand.
The last present In the bag is Santa
Claus. A good deal Of amusement can
be had at the party If a committee OF
ave boys is chosen to look after the
entertainment. A good plan is to get
up shadow pictures. A sheet is hung
up near one end Of the room, about
five feet from the wall. Behind the
sheet, close to the wall and low down,
Is placed strong light. The knights
and others who are to be the audience
all sit in front, and when everything
is ready all lights except the one be
hind the sheet are put out. The boys
who are to make the shadow pictures
then go between the light and the sheet
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-12-16

It is often very difficult to keep a
child confined to the house amused
But with a modelling material with
which they can make animals, beads
etc, they can be kept amused for hours
Take four tablespoonfuls cornstarch
eight tablespoonful salt and eight
tablespoonful boiling water. Mix the
dry ingredients and pour on the boiling
water, stirring until the mixture is soft
Put on the fire and stir until 1t forms
a soft ball. then remove from the stove
and stir for ten minutes. A little color
may be added, Wrap in oiled paper
when not in use to keep from harden
Ing.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-12-16
THE HOLY MANCER
''Presipio," Instead Of Christmas
Tree, in Italy and Spain.
IL 10 Representation Of the Place
Where Baby Christ Lay in
Bethlehem.

urls and boys Of Italy and Spain,
NJ which are called the Latin cOun-
tries, never hang up their stockings
at Christmas time, nor do they have
Christmas trees. Kris Kringle and
Santa Claus are German saints and
the Christmas tree came out Of the
German forests long, long ago, when
the nations of northern Europe were
forest tribes. 1t is the northern peo-
ples-the Germans, Scandinavians
and English, all Of whom are descend
ed from old Teutonic tribes-who keep
Christmas as Americans do.
Instead. of the Christmas tree,
Italian and Spanish boys and girls
have the presipio "Presipio' means
manager, and it is representation
Of the manger where the baby Christ
lay In Bethlehem 1t is presented In
different ways. Sometimes 1t shows
only the inside Of the barn where the
Baby and His mother lay, with JO-
seph, the Three Wise Men and the anil
mails about. Sometimes 1t shows q
hillside, with the Wise Men coming on
foot or horseback, or on donkeys,
bringing their gifts to the stable Some
times the manger is small-not more
than foot square. Sometimes it Is
large enough to occupy the whole end
of a room. 1t Is built on a board
foundation and is made Of wood, with
earth, pebbles, dried grass and leaves
for the outdoor scenes. The figures
are carved Of wood, or perhaps little
dolls are used, all very carefully and
deliberately dressed by the girls. Some
times brooks and lakes are ingeniously
represented with naper, glass or
isinglass. Sometimes the whole is
rough and rude, but again 1t is very
neatly and beautifully done, and Is
quaint and interesting when all com
plete.
The French, who are half Latin and
half Teutonic in their makeup, mix
the customs of both races In their
Christmas keeping. They build the
manger and they also give the chill
dren presents; only, instead Of hang
Ing her stocking, little French Bah
cite puts out her shoes. The French
call the manger "creche," and in coun-
try villages in France companies Of
children still go from house to house
on Christmas eve, carrying the creche
and singing Christmas carols, Some
times they help to build beautiful
large creche In the village church, over
which they are very proud and de-
lighted.
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