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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
ELECTRIC CONCERN
 10 ASSIST SCHOOL

In a half-page advertisement in to- days Log Cabin Democrat announce ment is made that for three days be- ginning tomorrow the Reynolds Wheat Electric Company will give 10 per cent commission on all sales of electrical goods and apparatus to The fund being raised by the School Im- provement Association for the benefit of the Conway public school. he association held a meeting yesterday at which it was agreed to accept the offer of the electric company and to put on a city-wide campaign for tAe sale of electrical goods during the three days. Captains were appointed for each of the wards and these will appoint canvassers to visit the resi- dences and solicit the sale of such articles as are handled. Special ef- forts will be made to induce all Co purchase an extra supply of electric lamps in order that the schol may realize the commission on these sales.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
WOOSTER.

J. w. McKaskle of England was here last week.
 Rev. G. M Ford of Fordyce was here last week visiting his brother, T. N. Ford
 We had heavy rain here Sunday night, and some cooler weather
 Jim Robinson and o. V. Woodrome of Greenbrier were here Saturday.
 Arlin Hankins and Arvile Glover left last week for England, where they will pick cotton.
 Russell Fuller returned from Eng land last week after one whole days cotton picking, and says they have long days down there,
 A. J. Pearson has completed his job on the road, where he has been er- gagged for about 12 months.
 School will probably open here Mon day, October 10, as the cotton is practically gathered here.
 H. Rbinson and J. T. Benton were out fishing last Friday and report plenty of fish.
 nr. NJ. c. Burnet and family went to Conway Tuesday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
MERCHANTS AGREE
 TO CLOSE AT 6::3O

The Agreement to close business houses at 6:30 p. m., the year around except Saturday night was signed by the principal business houses of the city and was made effective last night. While not unanimous, the agreement represents the principal business firms in Conway and is evidence of their progressivenes. Employees of the firms signing the agreement are also benefited by the shorter hours allowed them. It was said that the same volume of business can be ham, died without the necessity of night hours, while the public will not be put to any inconvenience by the change. Signers to the agreement are:
 s. c. Smith, W. M HarreH & Com pany, B. T. Deal, Panich X Selby, D. o. Harton, New York Store, The Fair Store, The Craig Company, Frauen- thai X Schwarz, Camp Brothers, A J. Thompson & Sons, B. Frank, Mrs. F. L. Hinton, Drummer Hardware Company, Cole & Company.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
HENDRIX REPLIES
 10 ACCIE ELEVEN

The Russellville Aggies at the same time they have developed what they admit to be one of the miracle teams of the present, have also clung tenaciously to the old saying: As long as the light holds out to burn. the vilest sinner may yet return" All of which is by way of preface to the quotation of a statement from Hugh Crjtz, president of the school, to Hendrix College on April 15:
 'l hereby declare all athletic rela- tons With Hendrix College at an end, and wish to call off the football game which was to be played next fall"
 Accordingly, the local college is talk ing Mr. Critz at his word and despite endless propaganda emanating from Russellville more or less aspersive of the Hendrix attitude, the challenge cf the Farmers has gone unanswered. Prof. NJ. J. Russell, chairman of trc HendrlX committee on athletics, stat ed that NIT. Critz' letter is consider ed sufficient ground for the stand taken.
 To reclte piece of ancient history, Hendrix and the Aggies last spring had series of baseball games scheiul- ed, orders from the Arkansas Athletic Association to cancel it. Whereupon, the Aegies retaliated by cancelling the grid meet scheduled this fall. If press notices and other advices from Rus seilville are credited, the Miracle Boys are anxious to undo what has been done or rather, redo what has been undone.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
See w. w. Boyce about your plumbing. All work guaran. teed. Phones 565 and 527.

Lost-On business streets, lady's black plush, roll brim sailor Re- ward for return to this offce-d1t*
 Lost-Airdale pup, months old, black and tan. Reward for return to Mrs. Pittman at postoffce.-10 5d3t
 For Sale-Ford touring car. 1919 model, in excellent condition. See N. T. Hollis at the Hendrix College in- firmary
 For Sale-Splendid residence lot, facing either on Center street or Robinson avenue, adjoining my resi- dence. J. w. Conger.-10-5d5t
 Pres. B. W. Torreyson and daught- CT, Miss Elizabeth Torreyson, will leave Friday night for a visit to rel atives at Washington, D. C., and in Virginia.
 forgot in the big ad that Dad likes waffes. Buy him one-no, not waffle, but an electric waffle iron from Reynolds X Wheat Electric Shop.-d1t
 Just received fresh shipment of cakes and crackers. school girl pick les, eyaporated peaches and prunes at reduced prices at Hiegel Thessing X Moix Phone 46l we deliver.- l0-4d2t
 Our battery department is in bet tier condition than ever before and if your battery is in bad shape give us a chance to rebuild or charge them for you. Lincoln-Jones Electric Co., -9-10dtf.
 Cotton Pickers Wanted Big boil Rowden cotton, easy picking; will send wagon to Conway for pickers and furnish houses for them; pay 75 cents per 100 pounds. Henry w. Gibbs, Ledwidge, Ark.-10-4d2twlt
 Dr. John Hugh Reynolds returned today from Memphis, where he attend ed the conference of college and uni vcrsity presidents on the revival cam paiens among educational institutions of the Southern Methodist church.
 Rev G. G Davidson, presiding el- der of the Fort Smith district, re- turned this morning to Fort Smith after a visit to relatives here and a conference with Rev. R. C. More head on the Christian education move ment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
DfCOMPOSfD BODY
 OF INFANT FOUND

Digging up leaf mold for use in State Normal yesterday afternoon dis covered the decomposed body of an infant buried in box in woods lot just south of the city limits and near the Normal campus. Officers were notified and the body was turn ed over to Coroner J. A. Pence, who has not yet decided whether an in- quest will be necessary.
 Officers today expressed the belief that the body was that of an infant born about September l to Audrey Office, who with her mother, Mrs. Cora Office, was held by Justice G. M. Easterwood to the grand jury on a charge of manslaughter, after hav- ing been arrested on September Is on a charge of burying the infant without an official permit. Later, on affdavits by Mrs. Office, Justice Easterwood issued warrants for the arrest of Walter Brooks on an alleged misdemeanor charge for burying the oouS "llIioul d permit, anu ol Duu Hill, now of Coal Hill, on an alleged felony charge, for carnal abuse. Brooks denied any connection with the case. His trial was set for to- day, but was continued until Monday. Hill, according to letter received by Deputy Constable Jack King from a Johnson county constable, made his escape after being arrested and has not been recaptured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05

FOR SALE-Five lots in Hays Ad- dition. Conway. Would trade for late model Ford coupe or touring car. Box 473, Paris, Ark.-9-30d4t
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
FARM LOANS.

Money is beginning to loosen up again and if you are contemplating making a farm loan this fall, make application with me now, before the roads get bad. lam still at the Faulk- nor County Abstract office.
 9-26dtf. R. C. Christner.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
AT THE GRAND.

Scrap Iron,' Charles Rays latest starring vehicle to be released by Associated First National Pictures, Inc, will be the attraction at the Grand theatre Thursday,
 It is a screen version of Charles Van Loans popular Saturday Even ing Post story of the same name. The story is one of a young man who is forced to become a boxer for a night, and abounds in heart interest.
 Scrap Iron" is said to be partic- ularly fitted to Charles Rays his trionic ability, and advance reports indicate that it is one of the best pro- ductions he has yet made since be- coming an independent star.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
ELIJAH HUTTON.

Elijah Hutton, aged 78, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. J. o. Cart. in Pine Mountain township, last night at o'clock, succumbing to infirmitles incident to old age. MT. Hutton was Union soldier during the civil war and was also a veteran of the Indian wars of the early 70's. The funeral was held at Oak Grove cemetery at 7 o'clock this afternoon, with services by Rev. J, c. Dawson.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
JOE DURHAM.

Joe Durham, two-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. John Durham, died at thelr home at noon today, after sev- eral days illness. Funeral arrange ments had not been announced this afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
NOTICE, $. I. 4

This work we are undertaking needs the cooperation of every mem Der of the S. l. A. Each ward of the city will be canvassed by men bers in it. Will you be worker in your ward? If so, phone No S and offer your assistance. We need 1t. Do this at once Mrs Hugh Pence.
 President of s. 1. A.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
Fill every light socket.-1O-5d3t

Fill every light socket.-10-5d3t
 Visible Gasoline. Phone 66.-9-Sdtf The best grade of flour always on hand at Holt & Sons.-928dtf
 Boy wanted-willing to work. An ton Worm, the Tailor-10-5dtf
 For Rent-Two furnished rooms. Call 243, B. C. Thomason.-1O-5d5t*
 For Rent-Two rooms. furnished for light housekeeping. SOP College avenue. Phone 533.-l0-5d4t*
 Lost-Chain with key attached, near hotel Finder please return to Mrs. w. B. Hines.-10-4d2t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05
SHAKESPEARE CLUB.

The Conway Shakespeare Club will meet Thursday afternoon at 3:30 O clock at the home of Mrs J. H. Rev holds, with Mrs. J. I. McClurkin as hostess. Miss Ida M. Waldran w;ll address the club.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05

Dr, and Mrs. J. Z Bailey returned this morning from Little Rock. They were accompanied by little John Bailey, who has spent some time with relatives in Texas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-10-05

Mrs. Howard Malone of Plumer- vile is spending the day with her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. M. Walthall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24
Water Sports for Crowds
At Summer Resort Parks

Glasses for free instruction in
swimming are being formed at the
brighton Beach Baths, with capable in
structors in charge Children will re-
ceive instruction on Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday mornings.
Luna Parks attractions continue to
hold first place with Coney Island
tourists who wish to boast when they
go back home of the chutes they have
shot, the SCENES they have ridden and
the tethered air flights they have
taken.
"Hoop-ls," new waite sport, has
just been inaugurated in the pool at
Palisades Park. The equipment re-
quired is the inner tube of an auto
mobile tire, with the rest left to the
imagination of the players. Although
certain rules have been worked out by
drank Harrigan, chief instructor of
swimming, no one so far has followed
them, because it is too much fun to
play it through to the individual ideas
of the group playing. And invariably
a pleasant time was had by all pres
emit"
Down at Steeplechase Park honors
are carried off this week by Bimb,,
the smallest clown in the world who
directs the fun making at the Steeple-
chase Theater. The children Of one
of the city institutions presented the
little comedian with grotesque uni
form. in which he will appear while
presenting his new tricks to his voun.
guests.
At Starlight Park the Russian SYM
phony Orchestra, under Modest Alt
schuler, will give series of eirht pop
ulas concerts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24
Watson Barratt,
Designer of Sets
I'm The Last altz'
A>~<Y< %ESw

The three gorgeous settings seen in
1.-THE Last Waltz" the Oscar Straus
operetta, ct the Century Theater, are
the work o. Watson Barratt, who,
while comparative newcomer in the
field of scenic art, has established
himself as a painter and designer with
d breadth of vision, an imagination
and facile technique.
In exotic atmosphere, sweep of de-
sign and splendor of color, "The Last
Waltz" settings rival even the scenic
inyestiture of the Diaghileff Ballet
Russo. As the immense stage of the
Century has been utilized, exceptional
scope has been afforded Mr.. Barratt.
The modern impressionistic manner
has been followed, reliance being
placed upon draperies and curtains
to convey the Oriental note in keeping
with the atmosphere of the story. AS
the action is laid in mythical king
dom in the Balkans there has been no
restriction upon the Imagination of
Mr. Barratt. The manuscript called for
warm, vivid colors, and the artist has
combined reds. oranges and blues with
striking effect.
i am firm believer in contrast and
emphasis in stage settings" said Mr..
Barratt at his studio in the Century
Theater. II executed my first act set
ting--a drawing room in a castle-in
comparatively quiet tones. The second
act called for much holder colors and
| employed cerise and gold with q
touch of onyx. The scene is a ball
room in Balkan castle. Through a
bay window at the rear mountains can
be seen. CandelaDra, hanging lamps
that suggest lighted toy balloons, two
winding stairways and heavy cerise
oraperies add to the picture. Here |
had to steer a difficult course between
the garish and the exotic. I had to
convey at all times q mi-barbaric
note Of richness and vividness without
offense to the good taste of the spec
tators." For the third act, which rep
resents another drawing room, Mr..
Barratt utilizes curtains, draperies and
pillows of deep orange, blue and red
with arresting effectiveness.
Mr.. Barratt designed also the set
tings of "The Whirl of New York."
"Sinbad," "Cinderella on Broadway"
and THE Passing Show of 1919" Be-
fore he achieved distinction in scenic
art he had won laurels as a magazine
whose work was featured
in Harper's, Scribner's, The Century,
Life and Judge, and was at one time
collaboration of Howard Pyle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24
May Murray Joins List of
Independent Producers

The trend in motion picture pro-
duction is toward the independent and
isolated production, in the opinion of
Robert q. Leonard, who, with his
wife, Mae Murray, recently began pro-
duction of series of pictures in the
Amsterdam Studios, at 344 West Forty
fourth Street. MIR. Leonard directed
Miss Murray in several of her former
screen vehicles, including "The Gilded
Lily" which recently was released.
Mass production does not make for
artistic success" says Mr.. Leonard.
Great portraits are not painted in
job lots; literary masterpieces are not
done by the dozen. Legitimate stage
productions of unusual merit almost
invariably have been given the un-
divided attention of their producers.
Canning factory is the name be-
ing applied to motion picture studios
by those who would rdicule the
SCREEN" continued Mr. Leonard, land
if this is a just criticism, ii seems
to me the best means of avoiding it
Is through the individual production
unit.
I'm an organization where several
pictures are made simultaneously ore
man, or group Of men, chooses the pro-
ductions for all the directors, one man
designs all the sets for all the pro-
auctions, and there is, of necessity
similar Standardization in all de-
partments. Under such conditions it
Is only natural that individuality has
suffered
Perhaps the most important point
IN favor of the isolated production
unit is the fact that human beings
are by nature initiative animals. Most
Of us are unconscious plagiarists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24
Interesting Chat and Stage Gossip for Paygoers
I'm Which Miss Crews Settles
Some Vital Points of Order
If You Care to Know Whether She Prefers the Stage
TO the Screen, You May Gain Faint Idea
by Reading What She Has to Say

ed and I always oFnk I'm earning my
money SO easily and I feel sorry for
everybody who isn't on the stage!"
"One of the stock questions, you
know, is which do you prefer-the
stage or the screen? But | think that
was fully covered earlier in the eve
ming. You do prefer the stage, don't
you?" We shan't print what Miss
Crews said because 1t might hurt her
chances with some movie magnate who
is about to make her an offer of S.
600 week to make some society COM
edies for him and she might change
her mind. 1t has been done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24
Wbe Gholution of q 5tar
an1t Denntngton

Among the names blazing in electric
lights on Broadway Is that of Ann Pen
nington, bright particular star of
George Whites "Scandals." now at the
Liberty Theater. Ann might almost be
called child of the stage, for, al
though she does not come of theatri-
cal family, she started her career be-
fore the footlights when her years were
scarcely more than a dozen.
She halls from Camden, N. j., which
everybody knows is across the river
from Philadelphia, and she lived Just
short distance away from the Dooley
klds-Johnny, Ray, Gordon and Will
liam-and they all went to the same
school and played together after school
hours.
"Penny''-every one who knows Ann
well calls her penny to ride
across the ferry, on matinee DAYS. to
Philadelphia, and from lofty perch
IN the galleries of her favorite theaters
see all the great actresses when thew
came to the City, of Brotherly Love.
envy them. clench her little fists and
assert her indomitable purpose to be
an actress herself some fine day.
At that period of her career penny"
had decided that she would be a great
tragic actress, but the fates had ruled
otherwise, because she stopped grow
ing, and who ever heard of little tinv
girl like Ann moving audiences to
tears! She then concluded that she
would become dancer instead, and
induced her parents to send her to a
school where stage dancing was taught
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24
Jessie Bonstelle to Appear in
Stock In New York This F.r
She Has Established Splendid Record With T..
Companies in Buffalo and Detroit; Sixteen
Consecutive Seasons in One Civ

When one has been called mot an
actress, not q manager, but an institu-
tion," it may safely be asserted that
ones position in the theater is one of
definite significance.
Jessie Bonstelle is the one. and the
title was given her in Buffalo, where
she is playing her sixteenth consecu-
tive season. Sixteen seasons and six
teen hundred performances in one city!
1t makes a record unprecedented in
stock annals. If length and loyalty of
theatrical service makes an institu-
ton But that is the least part of
the Bonstelle legend. The name of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24
''Jugggglingg Bill''
Fields Becomes a
Strait ht Comedian

For years--at least long before the
coming of the Volstead law. C.
Fields hiccupped his inebriate way in
and out of the scenes of Ziegfeld's an
nual summer pleasantly, "The Follies,"
juggling hats, canes, tennis balls, golf
balls, hat racks, plates, dishes and cigar
boxes. He was fixture, and every
year he had a surprise for Broadway
audiences.
This year at the Globe, where "The
Follies" is playing, Mr.. Fields is re-
vealed as a straight comedian. He
does not juggle a single juggle. Fields
has always been a comedian, but he
didn't know it until Mr.. Ziegfeld sug-
gested to him that he was just as good
without his juggling as he was with it.
anyway, Bill, Pm going to try you
at it," Mr.. Ziegfeld told Fields six
months ago. And Fields was glad to
be relieved of the grind of juggling re-
hearsals, but he approached his new
sphere with great misgivings. He
didn't think he could do it.
But he did.
Just now Fields does not believe h.
will ever go back to juggling, but Of
course he will, for juggling, as any
juggler will tell you, is sort of habit
forming industry-once started, you
juggle all your life.
Fields began to juggle at the age
of eight. He has juggled around the
world, appearing at various times, in
London, Berlin, Paris. Melbourne, New
Zealand, China, japan and Cuba.
He first ran away with a circus, but
his parents yanked him back when he
was two days out. He had hired out
as assistant to cannon ball juggler,
when his parents wanted him to study
law.
Fields finally did take a job in
drugstore, sweeping out and running
errands and waiting on customers
when the boss went to dinner.
One day the boss returned, walked
behind the prescription case, and then
his hair did splendid imitation of a
comedy fright wig. 1t stood on end.
Fields was juggling three bottles of
powerful acids. When the druggist
crept out and walked around the block
expecting to return to find his assist
ant beyond human help he found him,
instead, at the cigar counter juggling
cigar boxes.
That ended Fields's career as a phar-
macist, and after playing few small
time vaudeville houses he went to Eu-
rope. 1t was in Paris that Ziegfeld
hrst saw him and put him in "Thc
Follies." where he has been for eight
years.
In the present edition of that sum-
mer revue Fields is showing that he is
real straight comedian. In the scenes
with Raymond Hitchcock, Ray Doolev
and Fannie Brice he holds up his end
Of the fun making with them all.
1t is great relief" says Fields.
Ito get away from juggling for lust
one season. had to keep practicine
at least six hours day. had to keen
the hours of an athlete, and, all in all,
1t was tough existence. feel that
1 am at last having real vacation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24

and picked out one that was presided
over by W. G. Wroe. Professor Wroe
found penny" an apt pupil, and when
nc gave his little entertainments Ann
was always in the front row of his
pupils.
She appeared for short time in
The Polish Wedding" and in "a Barn
yard Romeo" but neither of these
things enjoyed long life and so she
was soon out again looking for an
other job. 1t was then she had an in
terview with Mr.. Ziegfeld, jr., who Of
fered her chorus place in the "FoI.
lies"
While with the "Follies," Ann one
day went to a moving picture studio
Just for fun and with the same mo-
tive had try-out before the camera
The film firm made her fatterinp Of
fer, which she accepted and was the
star in five pictures, some of which
are still being shown on the screen
The pictures in which she appeared
Just for fun" were Susie Snowflake u
The Rainbow Princess" "The Little
Boy Scout" "The Antics of Ann" and
sunshine Man" She might have re-
rained in the cinema drama hal she
chosen to do so, but decided that she
would rather dance before Broadway
audiences, and when George White or
ganized his first scandals" companv
Ann accepted his offer to become it's
star. She is now in her third season
with the Scandals" and there can be
no doubt that penny" is one of the
rost popular of the little women" Ct
the, American stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-24


other fellows methods and ideas will
creep into our work if we are thrown
together.
In studio where several directors
work side by side this condition de-
velops. l have seer one director fall
into the same pit another man had dug
for himself, merely because of an un-
conscious adoption of the others n, eth
DDS.
Although we have ample space in
our new studios to produce several pic.
lures simultaneously, we intend to do
one production at time, and hope to
do it thoroughly. And we will not rush
through. because there will be no time
schedule on any Of our pictures.