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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07
STRANGER HANGS
 SELF AT SALT|LLO
HIS IDENTITY UNKNOWN
Knots Rope to Tree and Around Neck and Jumps-Had Fort Smith
 Bank Checks.

Two negroes walking through the Palarm creek bottoms about two miles southwest of Saltillo Sunday morning discovered the lifeless body of white man suspended from the limb of a tree. From appearances, the suicide had knotted the rope to the tree and around his neck and then had jumped No papers on his person disclosed his identity. Residents of Saltillo said the stranger had been there about eight or ten days, but had talked to no one He slept in the woods.
 Coroner J. A. Pence, who went to the scene Sunday afternoon, made thorough search of what few papers were in the pockets of the suicide. The papers comprised some station cry taken from the New Commercial Hotel at Piedmont, Mo-, and several old and much worn checks drawn up- on the City National Bank of Fort Smith in December, 1919, and Janu- ary, 1920. The checks were mostly for small amounts, with one for S32. They were all signed by IS. R. Ner- fit," as well as the signature could be deciphered.
 Clothes worn by the suicide were four pairs of overalls and a jumper. His coat, badly worn and dirty, was found on the ground near the tree. These garments with the papers com- prised his effects.
 No inquest was held over the body as it was evidently a suicide and no motive could be found for a possible crime Mir Pence directed A. Whit son, a blacksmith near there, to make a box for the remains and to bury. An inquiry was also addressed to the City National Bank to ascertain if IS. R. Nerfit" was known there.
 The stranger was last seen in Sal tillo Saturday morning. He disap- peared then Mir. Pence said the sui cide's face and hands were grimy and dirty and it was necessary to remove a part of his clothing to even estab- fish his identity as white man. The limb from which the stranger made his death Jump was less than elgnl feet from the ground and his feet touched the earth when the body was found.
 Death probably came from broken neck and not strangulation. Before MT. Pence reached there, the body had been partially examined by Deputy J. A. Summers and others.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07
HARLANS ADVERTISE
 BY CLEVER POSTERS

Some of the cleverest pieces of car- tooning seen here lately are the post CTS being displayed in the show win dows in the business district of Con- way advertising the Harlan Minstrels to be given next Monday night, March IA, by the Harlan Literary Society of Hendrix College.
 These posters are all drawn by hand, Chester ("Red") Bryant of FL Dorado, student in Hendrix, being the artist. Red" like many other famous artists, slings his pencil and brush with his left hand, and each one of the posters are original. There are about 75 posters on display, and the variety of illustrations is an evil dence of his creative imagination.
 The minstrel will be given at the Grand theatre Monday night. Mem bers of the ceast are rehearsing night and day, and the stunts will be un- usually good. One of the novelty acts
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

Watch for the Woman in Green; Genikerfizz, -3-5d6t.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stark are vis- itors in Little Rock today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07
BISHOP IS GREETED
 BY BIG AUDIENCES

Two impressive services were held hunday at the First Methodist church with Bishop E. D. Mouzon, the pre- siding officer of the church in Arkan- sas, as the speaker. Sunday morning Bishop Mouzon led "decision day service, which was concluded with an appeal to young men and young wom- en to pledge their lives to definite Christian service. The chancel of the church was filled by those who re- spounded. The service was climax to a series of sermons at the church by the pastor, Rev. c. M. Reyes, and chapel talks made at the college dur ing the past week.
 Sunday night Bishop Mouzon preached on the call to the ministry, digressing from his subject to pay high tribute to Woodrow Wilson. The bishop declared that many of the writings of the former president were worthy of a prophet such a Isaiah, one of the greatest of all time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07
COURT MATTERS.

w. A. Hooks has brought suit in chancery court against T. A. and NJ. L. Walker and J. P Kirby to fore close on lien for $500 given as part payment on tract of land bought by the defendants on December II, 1919. The plaintiff alleges failure to pay as stipulated in the contract.
 School District No. 20 through E. M. Rayburn, w. M. Cummings and J. w. Brewer brought suit against R. E. Flowers and others, alleging the ille- gal payment of $125 to Flowers from funds of the district. The directors assert the defendant wrongfully and unlawfully drew the money from the district on July 26, 1920, and that it has not been repaid.
 Petition for foreclosure was filed by the Faulkner County Bank & Trust Company against J. C. Brady and wife and B. A. Hardin. The plaintiff alleges an indebtedness by Brady and Hardin of $31.55 from a note dated March 10, 1920. A note executed by Brady and wife, the plaintiff alleges, is basis for debt of S1,150 with interest from February ', 1920, minus certain credits set forth in the complaint. The plaintiff asks that the mortgages given as se- curity be declared first liens upon the property in question, and asks public sale unless the indebtedness is retired,
 An attempt by L. J. and H. E. Me Forlin to foreclose on a series of notes given by one Hershey in 1918 to Jack Long, Jr., as part payment on a cer- tain tract of land, is legally opposed in chancery suit filed by A. J. Moss. The consideration in the sale was S1,- 200 and the final note for S100 was due January 1, 1921. The notes were later transferred to L. J. and H. E McForlin. There is now due the holders $525, and the plaintiff alleges that extension of time was granted January 1 before the attempt to fore close on the series was made.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

Wanted to rent, fve-room house with modern conveniences. Phone 4O7 -3-7d2t*
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

Genikerfizz and the Woman in Green. Wait and watch 5d6t
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

Wanted to rent, five-room house with modern conveniences. Phone 407 -3-7d2t*
 Mrs. Carl Rice of Springdale is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lillard Bolls in this city.
 Carl Henderson went to Little Rock this morning to report to the Tray elers for spring work out.
 For Rent-Three-room house four blocks east of depot. See w. A. Keathley or phone 574-3-7d3t*
 Let us fill your car with gas at 25 cents per gallon. Use our free ser vice. United Motor Co.-2-16dtf
 Mrs. Charles Ramsey returned this morning to Fordyce following a visit to her mother, Mrs. M. J. Maddox.
 Mrs. H. T. Davidson and daughter, Miss Marie Davidson, spent the week end in Little Rock, the guest of rela- tives.
 For Rent-Two rooms for light housekeeping and one bedroom fur nished. Mrs. s. E. Newton, phone 592. 3-7d2t William A. Wilson of Little Rock state editor of the Arkansas Gazette is spending the day with his parents Judge and Mrs. w. B. Wilson.
 Found-A sum of money. Owner may obtain same by describing and paying for advertising. See Homer Stewart or phone 343.-d1t*
 Wanted to rent, by reliable parties. two unfurnished rooms adjoining bath; must be close in; not for light housekeeping. Phone 407.-3-7d2t*
 Mrs. G. E. Oyler, who is "A years of age, returned this morning to her home at McRae, following a visit of two weeks to her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Kelly.
 Judge George w. Clark and w. H Prince, court stenographer, went last night to DeVall's Bluff where the win 1 ter term of Prairie circuit court was opened this morning.
 Capital City Orchestra will furnish dancing music in and out of city at any time. BOT Rock street. Call Main 9292, Little Rock, Manager, Walter Keathley.-3-7dtf
 Harold Henderson of Cabin Creek arrived this morning to enter the State Normal School. Henderson is the first string catcher on the Bear 1 them, and was one of the mainstays of the football team last season.
 For Sale-One William and Mary mahogany dining room suite; one ma hogany living room suit, four pieces; one solid black walnut hand made, 60-inch serving table; all same as new; also a violin. Phone 319.- 3-7d3t*
 Charles J. Erbacher and family and Mrs. Erbacher's father, w. M. Lea, returned Saturday afternoon from Stuttgart, where they have resided the past two months. MT. Erbacher has sold his business at Stuttgart and 1 the family will again make their home here.
 River Land For Rent-50 acres rich sandy land. Third and fourth-with main dwelling and one room house both on river front. Quarter mile from good school. Also 35 acre hill farm one mile from river. Good house pasture, etc. See Frank Troutman on Cr;bbe forn, A,.l,opcos ,,;,,or Q 5JSt$
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07
w. o. w. DEGREE TEAM.

Go. H, 52nd reg, w. o. w. Camp No. 35, will meet Monday night March 6, at 7;30. All members are expected to attend and any who wish to take part are invited.
 E. M. Rogers, First Lieut.. 35d2t J. H. Powers, Second Lieut..
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07
BAPTIST SOCIAL.

A social will be given Tuesday night, March s, beginning at s o'clock at the home of MT and Mrs. W. B. Clayton on Caldwell street for mem- bers and friends of the senior depart ment of the First Baptist Sunday school.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

itors in Little Rock today
 We can vulcanize your auto tires. Conway Overland Co.-8-28dtf
 Genikerfizz and the Woman in Green. Wait and 5d6t.
 Mrs. John Hugh Reynolds of Nash vile is the guest of friends here. The Woman in Green will eb in town soon. Drink Genikerfizz-3-5d -5d6t Pres. B. w. Torreyson of the State Normal is spending the day in Little Rock.
 For Sale or Rent-Modern house See c. L. Morgan at the courthouse -3-5d4t.
 Sixty acres of land for rent; two houses Call or see Roy McClendon. -2-12dtf
 For Sale or Trade-A few milch cows. Erbachers Market. Phone 90. -2-16dtf.
 Miss Vida Adams and Miss Lois Van Deusen are spending the day in Little Rock.
 For Rent-Four acres with good house, barn, garden, etc. Durham X Co.-2-12dtf
 Willis flight will do your garden,
 m Q Call 116.-3-5d6t*
 Let us fill your car with gas at 25 cents per gallon. Use our free ser vice. United Motor Co.-2-16dtf
 Plumbing-I am again in business in Conway. Temporary location at Dawson's lumber yard, phone 112. Residence phone 565. First class work guaranteed w. w. Boyce.-22dtf.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

will be little poster illustrating by young Bryant. He will show how It's done' and every illustration is a laugh producer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

C. w. Hamilton will do your gar dening. Phone W. c. Hamil at 239 -3-7d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-07

Taxi, phone 381.-2-22dtf
 Jitney, phone 410.-6-2dtf
 T. M. Moore is in Little Rock today We make abstracts. Durham & Co.-2-12dtf
 Born, Sunday, a daughter, to MT. and Mrs. Thorp Ray.
 For Sale-Grey reed baby buggy. Phone 117.-3-7d3t
 Mrs. J. Hugh Pence is spending the day in Little Rock.
 Attorney H. D. Russell is visitor in Little Rock today.
 o. o. Florence is a business visitor in Little Rock today.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-04-23
FAVOR MEMBERSHIP OF ago
Representatives Have Begun Com
promise Movement to Boost
Membership to 400.

n.-Representatives who
made an unsuccessful attempt last
session to increase the size of the
House to 4S3 members have begun a
compromise movement to boost the
membership to 400. Chairman Seigel
Of the census committee said there
was growing sentiment in favor Of
an increase and predicted a member.
ship of 400 would meet with APP
prevail. A number of representatives
from states that would lose seats il
no increase were authorized and who
voted for maintaining the present
size of the House, now favor COM
promise he added.
During the last session the House
voted to hold its membership to ABS,
reappointed on the basis of the 1920
census. The bill died in the Senate.
Mr.. Seigel said he probably would in
troduce a bill soon to increase the
number of representatives to 400.
He already has introduced a resolution
calling for a constitutional amendI
ment that would permanently limit
the size Of the House to 500 members.
Representative Blanton, Democrat,
Texas, has introduced bill reducing
it's size to 304 members.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-04-23
Eleven Bodies Recovered.

Texarkana, Tex.-At least IL ner-
sons are known to have been killed
more than 80 injured, some probably
fatally, and heavy property damage
caused by tornado that swooped
down upon stretch of rural territory
near here.
According to reports trickling in here
over hastily repaired telephone and tel
egraph wires, the storm struck east of
here and moved northeast. cutting n
swath miles wide and 10 miles long
Sniloh, six miles east, and Tripenta.
villages, seemed to have borne the
Drunt OF tnes~tYisting wind in this
locality, although because of impass-
able roads relief parties found it inn
possible to investigate thoroughly.
Eleven bodies, several of them those
OF negroes, had been brought to Tex
arkana and the meager reports re-
ceived here indicated rapidly mount
ing list of injured. No estimate was
available as to the property loss. but
1t was believed it would be tremen-
dous.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-04-23

COL. SMITH TO CONFERENCE
Believes It a Starter to More Extern
slVe Cooperation by America in
Fixing Reparations.

Paris.-Col. c. D. Smith, formerly
American member of the Austrian sec
ton of the reparations commission
has been instructed to attend the con
ference to be held in Porta Rosa, near
Trieste, April 80, to consider meas.
ures for the relief of Austria, in an
unofficial capacity, according to in,
formation received by the former
American representatives On the
reparations commission here.
1t was learned in official French cir
cles that France had sent an invitation
to the United States TO have Col
Smith attend the conference as he was
one Of the initiators. France has re-
ceived his selection with ratification,
believing this to be the forerunner of
participation by the United States in
solution Of the general question OF
Preparations.
Cognizance is taken by the Temps
in it's leading editorial Of reports that
a new reparation plan for Germany Is
being transmitted to the United States
through the Vatican, a move which its
characterizes as an attempted diver
sion by Germany to escape payment
to the extent of her abilities.
There is much ado in Berlin con-
corning the offers which the German
government is reported 20 have trans
mitted to the United States govern
ment, says the Temps.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-04-23
FLOODS FOLLOW IN
WAKE OF TORNADO
MISSISSIPPI AND ALABAMA SUE-
FER FROM HEAVY TOR
RENTAL RAINS.
DEATH TOLL MAY REACH 100
Washouts on Railroads Reported
Red Cross Sends Relief Into
Stricken Responsiveness
see Suffers Loss.

emphis-Torrential rains, follow
ing in the wake Of the storm which,
starting in Texas and sweeping a
path across Arkansas, Mississippi and
Alabama and into Georgia, claiming a
total of approximately 100 lives, have
Increased the. suffering, particularly in
Mississippi and Alabama.
The Tennessee river at Riverton,
Ala, has riven IL feet in the past "a
hours, and flood warnings were issued
throughout the Tennessee river valley.
Streams in Mississippi were overflow
ing. These heavy rains are estimated
to have damaged truck crops 20 per
cent throughout the state, while the
city of Jackson reports damage of
100000 to streets and bridges, and
the damage to private property in that
vicinity Is around half a million dol
lars. Points not affected by the tor
nado, in Alabama and Mississippi,
have suffered severely in the rains.
The Gulf & Ship Island Railroad re-
ports its lines washed out in several
places between Hattiesburg and Jack
son and between Lumberton and Co
lumbia.
Many of the storm-swept sections
are still shut off from wire connec-
ton with surrounding country, and
reports Of additional casualties are
slowly coming in from relief parties,
sent out to the devastated regions.
The list of dead and injured, &C
cording to reports available as soon
as received, Is as follows:
Texas-Avinger, six; Atlanta, one,
and probably three near O'Farrell.
Queen City, Cass county, two dead,
three missing, believed dead.
Arkansas-Pike county, one dead,
four probably fatally injured, and 20
less seriously hurt; Yell county, one
dead, two probably fatally injured,
and eight hurt less seriously; Miller
county, 10 whites and seven negroes
dead; % seriously injured, a number
Of whom are expected to die; Pope
county, three dead, and a number Sc
riously injured; Hampstead county.
20 whites and 81 negroes dead; IA Sc
riously injured, several fatally. When
reports are received from a number
Of sections hit by the storm which
have not been heard from, the number
of dead in the state is expected to ex-
coed 20.
Mississippi-Five dead at Steen,
one at Stontag, one at Rural Hill, and
one killed in railroad washot near
Moselle.
Alabama - Five dead at Cave
Springs, near Tuscumbia, five at
Ralph, Lamar county, and one in Dali
las county.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-04-23
STORMS THREATEN
At BATON ROUGE
MOVE STARTS TO TURN MUCH OF
SEVERANCE LEVY INTO GEN.
ERAL FUND.
PROPOSE LEASE TAXATION
Barring Use of Natural Gas in Carbon
Black Making Is Asked-BIow
Aimed at Support of Farm
College.

Baton Rouge, La.-Storm clouds
lowered over the Constitutional Con-
vention when that body took it's usual
weekend adjournment. The issues
that indicated the approach of a series
Of storms were:
l. Demand Of the parishes with nat
ural resources for a slice of the sew
GRANGE tax fund.
2. Movement by some of the dele
gates to divert a large portion of the
severance taxes into the general fund.
3. Proposed taxation of oil, gas and
other mineral leases on a basis Of pro-
duction.
4. Attempt to prevent the greater
agricultural college from getting the
benefit of severance taxes.
s. Opposition in certain quarters to
The proposed tax of 1 mill after 1924
tor the support and maintenance of
the greater agricultural college.
6. Efforts to prohibit the use Of nat
Hral gas in the manufacture of carbon
black
The fight over a division of the sew
srance tax presents several angles
One is the demand of parishes with
natural resources that they be per
mitted to bite into the severance tax
plum. Another is the declaration from
Governor Parker that there was tacit
agreement with those who are paying
the severance tax that it would not be
Increased. Still another is the pro-
test of the interests affected that
raise in the tax would be breach of
faith. And still another is the atti-
tude Of parishes receiving no revenue
from natural resources. These par
lshes contend that the natural re-
sources belong to the entire state, and
e there is to be a division of the sew
erance taxes, these parishes wish to
get in on the "divvy."
Another group wants the severance
tax money to go into the general fund.
OIL and gas land owners who have
been notified by the assessing author
tiles that they will be taxed for 1921
on a basis of production are seeking
to pass the taxation buck to the par
ties who hold the leases. Land own
ers object to the tax hoist because,
they claim, the leaseholders are the
ones who are making the money.
Therefore, they want the leases taxed
on a basis Of production. To this the
leaseholders offer violent objection.
They claim the severance tax load
that they are carrying is enough.
A small group is making a fight
against the greater agricultural col
lege. Also, there is a crowd OF dele
gates opposing the tax of l mill after
1924 for the greater agricultural col
lege and the State University and con-
ferences were held Friday but nothing
tangible resulted. The negotiations
viii be resumed when the convention
reasembled next week.
The taxation committee is expected
to take up all of these questions next
week.
While the taxation rows are in prog
ress. there is another one over in the
conservation committee. Mr.. Barrett OF
Caddo. Mr.. Madison Of Morehouse,
and Mr.. Joffrion of Avoyelles have
opened war on the carbon black COM
panies operating in the natural gas
fields of North Louisiana. Mr.. Bar
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-04-23
MONDELL BELIEVES
SALES TAX DOOMED
PREDICTS LIFTING" INSTEAD OF
A "SHIFTING" OF PRESENT
TAX BUDRENS.
NO SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
House Leader Declares Objectionable
Features Can Be Eliminated
Hearings Will Start
Soon,

Washington-Congress will refuse
to enact sales tax legislation, Repre-
sentative Mondell of Wyoming, re-
publican leader of the House, declared.
Mr.. Mondell also reiterated his previ-
GUS declaration that there should be a
lifting instead of shifting" of tax
burdens. He indicated his belief that
Objectionable taxes can be repealed
without providing any substitutes, not
withstanding President Harding's dec
laration in his address to Congress
that relief from tax burdens can come
for the present only through a read
justment of taxes and that the reve-
nue. from internal taxation must be
kept up to- level of at least $4,000
100000 annually for the next two
years. which is approximately what
present tax laws would yield.
There is not going to be any GALES
tax" said Mr.. Mondell. There won't
be any for two reasons. First, sales
tax under the American form of gov
a war or emergency measure, and Sec
ond, for the reason that what the coun.
try needs and is demanding is a lift
ing and not a shifting of the tax bur-
den, and therefore there must be no
additional taxes"
Representative Mondell declared
that the floating debt must be con-
sidered a part Of the war debt and fl
nanced as such. He said it should be
carried along until refunding opera
tions are necessary in connection with
the Victory loan and then absorbed in
q long term bond issue. 1t is on the
question of the disposition of the
floating debt that there Is difference
of opinion as to the amount of reye-
nue. needed from taxation.
1.-THE time has come" said Mr.. Mon
dell In a final thrust at the sales tax
'to repeal some of our taxes rather
than to be cudgelling our brains
searching for new methods Of taxa
ton"
Present prospects are that the hear
ings before the Senate finance COM
mittee on tax legislation will not start
until the emergency tariff bill is out
OF the way.